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Thundercracker (Armada)

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:''Thundercracker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:ArmadaThundercracker.jpg|273px|thumb|Say, haven't I seen you somewhere before?]]
'''Thundercracker''' suffered from low self-esteem and longed for approval from authority figures to validate his existence. He was willing to work as hard as necessary to gain attention and praise from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], but when all his efforts were ignored or taken for granted, he grew frustrated. Thundercracker felt the need to engage in ever more risky and reckless behavior in an attempt to gain Megatron's notice. Many predicted this would lead to his destruction.

When next we see Thundercracker it is over ten years later, loyally serving under [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] during the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. In the intervening years he became something of a jokester and goofball. This has often gained him the attention that he craves. Though frequently, especially when Megatron is the brunt of the joke, it is far from positive attention. Thundercracker doesn't seem mature enough to tell the difference, but he does know when to get the smelt out of Decepticon HQ before Megatron looks for someone to pummel.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[File:Puppet i look like thundercracker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"I look just like that toy I'm not!"]]

When both the Autobots and Decepticons encountered the powerful [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] on a strange world, they were thoroughly thrashed by the evil [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] look-alike. The Mini-Cons accompanying the Autobots joined together to repair the Transformers and give them extra power. When Starscream gained his new coloration, he stated with distaste that he looked just like Thundercracker. {{storylink|Puppet}}

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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Oliver]] (English), [[Kazunari Tanaka]] (Japanese)|[[Maurizio Fiorentini]] (Italian), [[Ari Wirta]] (Finnish, episodes 1 - 11), [[Marko Ahde]] (Finnish, episodes 12 - 26), [[Vesa Hämes]] (Finnish, episodes 27 - 52)}}

[[File:CybThundercracker.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|He puts the "cracker" in "Thundercracker". A-hyuck!]]

Thundercracker was first seen ten years after the end of the Energon War. Issued with orders from Megatron to look for and attack whatever Autobots he could find, Thundercracker opened a warp gate to Earth. Before emerging, he scanned a nearby Sukhoi Su-35 jet for disguise. He apparently liked it, saying, "Now ''this'' is a shape that can do some damage!"

Thundercracker soon spotted [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] walking through a Colorado forest with [[Coby Hansen|three]] [[Bud Hansen|human]] [[Lori Jiménez|children]]. He attempted to blitz the group with missiles, only to miss completely. He then found himself tangling with an airborne Optimus Prime, whose Super Mode proved impervious to missile fire. When Prime detonated Thundercracker's next missile volley in the Decepticon's own face, 'Cracker beat a hasty retreat via warp gate. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

Later, Jetfire caught Thundercracker harassing two human-piloted fighter planes. Jetfire took several hits from Thundercracker's missiles to keep the planes safe long enough for [[Vector Prime]] to teleport them to safety, robbing the Decepticon of his fun. Thundercracker got some digs in by easily dodging fire from Jetfire's robot mode, but was stopped in shock as Jetfire summoned his [[Cyber Key]] for the first time. He was promptly blasted by the Autobot's newly activated shoulder guns. Thundercracker attempted to flee, only to be hounded by Jetfire. He was eventually shot out of the sky by Scattorshot, and his even his reinforcements were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. {{storylink|Hidden}}

The next time Thundercracker clashed with the Autobots was outside a museum where they were investigating a lead on the Omega Lock. Thundercracker revealed that ''he'' was now able to summon a Cyber Key, resulting in stronger shots. Starscream called for his own Cyber Key, and the battle was going in the Decepticons' favor until Landmine arrived. After a false start, Landmine knocked Starscream down, and then activated ''his'' Cyber Key, creating a gust of wind that not only knocked Thundercracker backwards but crashed one of his own missiles into him. When the Decepticons learned that the Omega Lock in the museum wasn't the genuine article, they opted to retreat from the Autobots' greater numbers. {{Storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}
[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Thundercracker goes to face the Emperor Bulblax unprepared.]]

Thundercracker and Starscream continued to interfere with the Autobots' efforts to locate the Omega Lock, next attacking their foes while they were excavating an ancient druid site in the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]. Though this time, Starscream attempted to fight more strategically, the dim-witted Thundercracker brought defeat on the pair nonetheless. By allowing himself to be lured close enough to the ground for [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] to nail him with a [[Cyber Key]]-assisted blast, Thundercracker put his team at enough of a disadvantage that Starscream opted to call a retreat. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

The Decepticons next attempted in being more proactive in tracking down the Autobots' secret base. While Starscream attacked Jetfire and Optimus directly during the Autobots' next outing, Thundercracker was positioned to secretly trail them after the confrontation. He wound up being duped into following Jetfire to a decoy base, which he destroyed while cackling like a maniac. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After Megatron informed Starscream to use "whatever means necessary" to eliminate Optimus and his Autobots, Thundercracker took this as permission to implement plans of his own. He fashioned a spotlight to project the Omega Lock's "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" into the night sky, and used it to lure the Autobots out into a forest. Having not thought his plan through, Thundercracker quickly found himself being overpowered by the enemy. Starscream happened upon the scene, and instructed his subordinate to leave the thinking to him before withdrawing. {{storylink|Speed}} Continuing their search for the Omega Lock, Starscream took Thundercracker in chasing a lead to west [[Africa]], but came up empty once again. They had more luck when they followed Vector Prime and the Autobots' human friends to the [[Sahara]], where they uncovered a ruined temple and what appeared to be the artifact they desired on open display. After being joined by Megatron, the Decepticons nearly made off with the Lock, only for Optimus to trick Thundercracker into blowing it to pieces! Rationalizing that the true Omega Lock couldn't be destroyed so easily, Megatron deduced that what they had found was yet another facsimile. Thundercracker then made sure to deliver a few taunts towards Optimus before he fled the area. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

While out on patrol, Thundercracker came a [[Joyride (Cybertron)|riderless motorcycle]] speeding down the open road. Recognizing that she was an Autobot refugee, he began firing upon her for his own amusement. Optimus Prime's team intervened just as Thundercracker was about to finish off his victim. Badly outnumbered, Thundercracker flew off... only to return when the Autobots had managed to open a dimension gate to the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], location of the second Cyber Planet Key. Thundercracker struck Vector Prime, badly injuring the elder Autobot before being blasted away by Scattorshot. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

The Decepticons continued trailing the Autobots on their search for the Omega Lock, eventually leading them to the bottom of the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. There, the ancient Cybertronian starship, the ''[[Atlantis]]'', was uncovered. Thundercracker once more went after Vector Prime, only to be booted away by Landmine. His main weapon ineffectual underwater, Thundercracker was unable to stop the Autobots from activating the ship and warping it away. {{storylink|Deep}} The Decepticons tracked the ''Atlantis'' to the dark side of the Moon, and Thundercracker rushed the ship, only to be shot down by its automated defenses. By the time his team had destroyed enough of the ship's weapons to break into it, the Autobots had caught up to them, and kept both Thundercracker and Starscream busy while Megatron dueled Optimus for possession of the Omega Lock. Only Optimus emerged from the ship, Omega Lock in hand, while the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed behind him. Thinking this meant Megatron had perished, the remaining Decepticons left to nurse their wounds. {{storylink|Ship}}
[[File:JetCracker-punch.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Humiliating.]]
Megatron had survived hower, and made contact with his troops on Earth while they were watching the Autobots competing in Velocitron's Planet Cup through a viewing portal. Megatron requested that they help Ransack and Crumplezone in the race, but Starscream argued that, without car modes, they'd be of little use in the competition. Thundercracker was shocked to hear Starscream talk back to their leader is such abrupt a manner. Once Megatron closed communications, Starscream revealed he planned to take over leadership of the Decepticons. Thundercracker showed interest in helping him out. They both approached an Autobot named [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], one of the many refugees hiding out on Earth. Thundercracker roughed him up, but was stopped from finishing him off. The two jets then recruited Mudflap to the Decepticons, preying on his dissatisfaction of spending a life in hiding. With Mudflap’s allegiance secured, Thundercracker volunteered to take the new recruit for a tour of the Decepticon hideout. {{storylink|Race}} The two of them trained in the Fire Dimension for a time, though they both grew eager to head back out into the field and kick some Autobot tailpipe. Though Starscream and Sideways didn't take them along for a mission to the Jungle Planet, Thundercracker grew giddy over having been left unsupervised once more. {{storylink|Savage}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} {{storylink|Trap}} {{storylink|Retreat}} {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} {{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Assault}} {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} {{storylink|United}} {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} {{storylink|Titans}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}}}

Back outside the boundaries of the [[Unicron Singularity]], Thundercracker and the few remaining Decepticons still loyal to Galvatron were given a boost of Omega Lock power, super-sizing them so they could take on the massed armies that had gathered from all of the colony worlds to oppose them. Thundercracker took on Optimus Prime himself to give Galvatron time to achieve his goal. However, Thundercracker was then gang-attacked by [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], giving Prime the opportunity to chase Galvatron into the black hole. Thundercracker continued to fight and very nearly came directly into the path of the singularity-collapsing cannon-blast from the massive [[Ark (Cybertron)|''Ark'' starship]]. {{storylink|End}}

After the defeat of Galvatron and the closing of the Unicron Singularity, Thundercracker realized that Galvatron was going to let him die in the cataclysm that his plan would have caused, so he ran off along with the other now-de-powered Decepticons. When the rocket boosters that were built on the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to push the world back to its normal place in the cosmos began to fail, the four Decepticons arrived, cackling...and helped with the efforts to keep the thrusters upright and functional, deciding to try being on the winning team for once. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

[[File:Thundercracker-Autobot.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker gits 'er done.]]
Thundercracker then spent most of his time on Earth under the supervision of Mudflap, helping rebuild cities damaged by the Singularity's effects. When the Autobots were ready to begin their [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] initiative, Thundercracker went to see off his new "best friend", Optimus Prime. Unfortunately, he ran across his former Decepticon allies, who were sick of trying to fit in and so had built a ramshackle rocket and taken off to form the [[New Decepticon Army]]. The trio shanghaied Thundercracker, who ''really'' didn't want to join them, and took off for parts unknown. They made it as far as [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] before the rocket crashed. Poor Thundercracker wound up with his head buried in the ground, although presumably he wasn't stranded. {{Storylink|Beginning}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====''More than Meets the Eye: Armada''====
Thundercracker was a former Decepticon who left the army centuries ago. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye #3}}

====''Energon'' comic====
{{Unreleased energon comic}}

When Megatron resurfaced on Earth, the Decepticons of Cybertron became bolder and ready to commit acts of civil disobedience against the Autobot government. Thundercracker was one of several Decepticons hassling [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]] when the ghostly Starscream resurfaced. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}}}}
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===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Thundercracker specialized in creating fear among the enemy. He easily abducted the Mini-Con [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]] from the Autobots, but he was surprised at Downshift's speed and willingness to help him wreak havoc among the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Wal-Mart exclusive Thundercracker two-pack toy bio}}

===Toy pack-in comics===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Power Up: The Game''===
{{Note|Thundercracker is one of four Transformers that can be built over the course of the game.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Power Up: The Game}}

===Transformers: Battle Tactics===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Thundercracker-Cybertron.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Thundercracker-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Thundercracker participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in two different bodies:
*''Thundercracker'' — This Epic character first appeared in the "Cybertron Episode 2 - Seekers" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, and 50 cores of this character.
*''Thundercracker Armada'' — This Super Rare character was available as a reward to 100 leagues in the "Armada: Episode 2" medium events.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
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[[File:Armada Thundercracker toy.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|DEAD GRAY EYES.]]
*'''Thundercracker with Zapmaster''' (Max-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Wing-sword, 2 "blast" missiles

: Thundercracker is a [[redeco]] of ''Armada'' [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], transforming into a Cybertronic fighter jet. In both modes, pressing down on his cockpit canopy activates electronic sound effects; in jet mode, it also deploys his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Zapmaster (Armada)|Zapmaster]] if he is stored under the cockpit. Plugging a Mini-Con onto his rearmost [[Powerlinx]] plug releases two spring-activated over-shoulder spring-loaded missile launchers, as well as more electronic sound effects. His left wing detaches and unfolds to form a large sword for use in robot mode. He is something of a rarity in the Armada line, in that he is a redeco that is a new, separate character rather than a "[[Powerlinx]]" upgrade of an existing character.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed to make ''Armada'' [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]].

:In Japan, Thundercracker's toy is simply a "powered up" version of Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Armada'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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===Built to Rule===
[[File:BTR Armada Thundercracker.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Energon cake goes right to his hips.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: For the ''[[Built to Rule]]'' line, Thundercracker was once again a redeco, a new-color version of the Starscream set. He can be assembled into a Cybertronic fighter jet or a robot, or to whatever else you feel like making out of the blocks provided (or any blocks you feel like adding). He came with a building-brick version of Zapmaster. The set features two missile launchers that use a unique "twist-block" pressure-launch mechanism. He was one of the last of the Transformers ''Built To Rule'' toys released at wide retail.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/BTRThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===

[[File:TCracker-CybToy.jpg|right|301px|thumb|This hick's shotgun is built-in.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-02'''
**''Accessories'': Drone rocket, Earth Cyber Key

: Part of the first wave of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' series, Thundercracker transforms into a {{w|Su-37|Sukhoi Su-37}} fighter jet. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his rear fuselage pops up the back panel, revealing a spring-loaded missile launcher. This assembly becomes his left forearm in robot mode, despite being almost as long as he is tall. He came with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''d98d'''" [[tampograph]]ed on the back of it.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Galaxy Force'' release of the toy is slightly different from the later [[Hasbro]] ''Cybertron'' release, mainly the Hasbro version added a Decepticon insignia to the missile-launcher cover.

: This mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie continuity]] [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]].

:Thundercracker's instructions show him with his wings sitting somewhat high and his left arm relying on the stiffness of its swivel to stay up. On the Hasbro version of the mold, a defect makes this swivel loose, and as a result his heavy left arm tends to fall down. This was finally remedied with the addition of a pin for [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]. However, a closer look at Thundercracker reveals his instructions screwed up. His wing assembly is supposed to sit lower on his body, and the left arm is supposed to swivel in farther, locking in place between the chest and the wings.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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*'''Ground To Air Blast Pack: Crosswise vs Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2006)

: In 2006, Target got multiple [[exclusive]] toys and reduced-price multi-packs, among them a set with unaltered versions of Thundercracker and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] for about 75% of the cost of two Deluxes normally.

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*'''Thundercracker with Downshift''' (Tiny Tins multi-pack, 2006)

: Part of a run of Wal-Mart exclusive sets, Thundercracker was also sold in a larger box that came with a special [[redeco]] of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] member [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], plus a special [[Tiny Tins]] carrying tin for the Mini-Con.

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[[File:Cybertron LOC Thundercracker.jpg|300px|right|thumb|"Hey Sarge! They done gave me one of these new-fangled DOUBLE shotguns!"]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

: A smaller, simplified version of the deluxe toy was released in the fourth wave of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' line. Unlike the large toy, this version has two robot-mode fists, and the blaster-weapon is now an arm-mounted double-barreled weapon.

: This mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], and the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] Legends-class [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/LOCThundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Thundercracker at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2003)===
*'''Excellion vs. Thundercracker''' (Multipack, 2007)

: During [[Christmas]] 2007, Wal-Mart got several exclusive double-packs of ''Cybertron'' Deluxes sold under the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' banner. For this series, Thundercracker came packaged with [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]].

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===Legends===
[[File:Transformers-Legends-LG18-Starscream-Super-Mode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Everyone saw this repurpose coming.]]
*'''Armada Starscream Super Mode''' (Deluxe, [[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''LG18'''
**''Accesories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles
{{note|The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Armada Starscream Super Mode toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as Thundercracker in [[Armada Volume 5|''Armada'' Volume 5]].}}

:A redeco of the [[Starscream (Armada)#Generations|''Generations'' Armada Starscream]] figure, based on the super mode coloration Starscream had in the ''Armada'' cartoon. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via [[5mm post]], and can fold up and store on his wings, as opposed to the wings themselves detaching and forming swords. He has numerous Powerlinx plugs on his forearms and turbines, though they do not activate any features. In place of his spring-loaded cannons, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:This mold was heavily [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Generations|Jhiaxus]] and differently retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#Timelines|Skywarp]] and ''Timelines'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Timelines|Ramjet]]. This mold was also the basis for the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Eagle Eye (G2)#Wings Universe|Eagle Eye]].

==Notes==
* According to [[Joe Kyde]], the reason for ''Armada'' Thundercracker's red face was because the gray plastic used to make the eyes is [[unpaintable plastic]], so he changed the original plan from gray face and red eyes to red face and gray eyes.
* According to the ''Transformers Armada The Ultimate 3D Combat Files: Dark Invaders'', Thundercracker is Starscream, upgraded by Unicron. Just no.
* In ''Cybertron'', Thundercracker, like [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] before him and [[Tutor Bot]] after him, is regularly injured for comedic purposes. Something in which Ransack and Crumplezone later join him.
* One of Thundercracker's lines in the episode "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]", as well as several other episodes, is "{{w|Larry the Cable Guy|git 'r' done}}". Seriously.
[[File:Darkness-TCrackerROUD.jpg|thumb|WHEEEE!]]
* Between his "Rain of Ultimate DEEE-struction" in ''[[Darkness (episode)|Darkness]]'' and his [[Super Electric Lightning Thundercrackin' Punch|"Super 'Lectric Lightnin' Thundercrackin' Punch"]] in "[[Ambush (episode)|Ambush]]", Thundercracker seems particularly fond of making up ridiculously dramatic attack names. Strangely enough, the attacks ''themselves'' proved to be effective, but whether this says more about Thundercracker or his target ([[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], both cases) is hard to say.
* In the last episode of ''Cybertron'', Thundercracker showed no signs of hard feelings towards the Autobots, and was even shown working hard on the Space Bridge for them. Even later when he is shanghaied by his former allies, he is shown wearing a rather badly drawn Autobot symbol on his chest. This stands in some contrast to his [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] namesake, who hated anything that couldn't fly but felt doubts when innocent [[human]] lives were in danger.
* Of all the Decepticons in the ''Cybertron'' cartoon, Thundercracker is the only one who stayed loyal to Megatron/Galvatron from start to finish (well, at least till Galvatron betrayed ''him'').

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Thundercracker''' (サンダークラッカー ''Sandākurakkā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jīngtiān Léi''' (惊天雷, "Sky-shocking Thunder")
*''Armenian:'' '''Ampropatweghq''' (Ամպրոպաճեղք, "Thundercracker")
*''Korean:'' '''Thundercracker''' (썬더크래커 ''Sseondeokeulaekeo'')
*''Russian:'' '''Gromoverzhec''' (Громовержец, "Thunderer")

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File:TCracker-CybToy.jpg

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Thundercracker's ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe-level toy. Note the final released version has a Decepticon sigil not shown here. Stock photo from [[Hasbro]]'s official web site.

{{Cybertronstock}}

Clocker (Cybertron)

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{{disambig3|Clocker}}
:''Clocker is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:CGIClockerModel.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|Wears orange? Likes Hot Shot? [[:User:ItsWalky|Hmmmm.]]]]
'''Clocker''' likes [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] whole bunches of lots. Maybe he, [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] should form a club. When he's not idolizing Hot Shot, he's spending time learning from or taking care of the ancient mechanoid [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]].

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Nanae Katō]] (Japanese)|[[Joonas Suominen]] (Finnish)}}

While being troubled by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], Clocker tried to protect the much older [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]. He was knocked over but eventually saved by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Afterwards he worried about Brakedown's condition until Red Alert provided his medical skills to salve the old racer's wounds. Clocker attempted to invite Hot Shot and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] back to his home in gratitude for rescuing them, but overheard the Autobots saying they were from another planet. Hearing about their search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]], he took them on a little tour of the planet at Brakedown's request. Atop [[Mount Stargaze]], he pointed out the track where the planet's champion racer, [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], liked to hang out. If anyone on Velocitron knew something about a prize like the Cyber Planet Key, he informed them, it would be her. Clocker watched on the sidelines as Hot Shot and the evil [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] raced with Override for information on the key and its connection to the [[Cyber Planet Key|Planet Cup]] Override possessed as champion of Speed Planet. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}} He later helped Hot Shot get ready for his race against [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]. He announced the race's start and then went to watch it from the sidelines. {{storylink|Speed}}

[[File:Cyb ep6 autobots meet velocitronians.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Didn't I see you stuffed in a bubble at Walmart?]]
Later Clocker helped Hot Shot ready himself for another race and watched as Hot Shot tested out his speed. Clocker warned Hot Shot not to go too fast, which was advice unheeded. Due to his increased speed, Hot Shot sped out of control. He was about to crash into the wall when Clocker used his [[Cyber Key]] Power to blast the wall open to save him. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} Despite Clocker's help, Hot Shot pushed himself too far in preparing himself for the Planet Cup. After Hot Shot's collapse, Clocker met his teammates, the newly arrived [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Vector Prime]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]. Clocker watched after Hot Shot and helped [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] with his repairs. When [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] started berating Hot Shot for making a mess of his mission, Clocker was quick to defend his friend. Little did he know that Landmine was simply trying to break Hot Shot out of an emotional funk he had fallen into. Clocker himself aided Hot Shot's emotional recovery by reminding him of the good he had done in coming to Speed Planet, and telling him that he considered the Autobot a hero for his noble deeds. Hot Shot came around, and Clocker joined the Autobots in the competition for the Planet Cup. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} During the race he mostly hung back with Brakedown and the other Autobots as they ran interference for Hot Shot. {{storylink|Race}}

[[File:Cyb ep13 hotshot injured.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Clocker auditions for the role of Daniel in a made for TV movie.]]
During the next heat, Clocker led the second group of racers as they reached a narrow stretch, until Ransack was able to pass him due to his small size. When Ransack then used his position to change the direction signs, Clocker fell for the deception and went the wrong way. As the race went on, he grew tired and tried to pace himself, but when Ransack and Crumplezone collapsed a tunnel in another of their cheating endeavors, Clocker, Red Alert, and Landmine stopped to help fight the fires and clear the rubble that resulted. As a consequence, Clocker did not cross the finish line, and did not move on to the next heat of the contest. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep18 woohoo.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|They're Grrrrreat!]]
No longer part of the race, Clocker was content to watch Hot Shot participate in the next stage of the competition. {{storylink|Sand}} For the final heat, Clocker was excited that he could work as part of Hot Shot's pit crew. He kept Coby informed of Hot Shot's mechanical problems throughout the race. This helped lead Hot Shot to victory, leaving Clocker ecstatic. It doesn't explain why Red Alert was rubbing Clocker's head for luck, but to each their own. {{storylink|Champion}}

He did not travel back to [[Earth]] with the Autobots, but they knew that Clocker and Brakedown would help them out if they had to retreat to Velocitron. {{storylink|Retreat}} When Starscream entered Earth's Cyber Planet key into the [[Omega Lock]], Clocker watched as the sky of Velocitron lit up with energy. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

Clocker and Brakedown began looking for [[Velocitron]]'s ancestral colony ship, the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]''. When they finally discovered it Override returned to Cybertron with it for the Autobots to be able to travel to [[Gigantion]]. {{storylink|Warp}} The two were later seen regarding the black hole with [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], as [[Primus]] continued his efforts to hold back the expansion. {{storylink|City}}

As [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] claimed the power of the united Omega Lock, and the threat of the giant black hole reached its apex, Clocker and Brakedown joined Override and the entire population of Velocitron as Autobot warriors standing at Optimus Prime's side against the forces of evil. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} In the battle that followed, Galvatron super-charged the few Decepticons who remained loyal to him. Clocker and the other Velocitron warriors were forced to compete against a giant-sized Crumplezone. {{storylink|End}}

Following the destruction of the black hole, Clocker and the other Velocitronians helped maintain the planetary thrusters which brought [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] back into its proper orbit. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Following another race for the championship of Speed Planet, Clocker remained behind on Velocitron with its new leader, Hot Shot, while Brakedown and Override joined the Space Bridge project. {{storylink|Beginning}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Clocker was a member of the [[Skids Squadron]], a dimension-hopping group of heroes [[#Foreign names|named Skids]]. Their leader, the dimensional investigator [[Skids (G1)#Japanese cartoon continuity|Skids]], summoned them to the [[Legends Universe]] to help fight [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and his cronies. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Clocker likes to hit the [[energon]] overdrive when going into sixth gear while racing, which seems to be a surefire way for him to cross the finish line first. Well, for ''most'' of him to cross the finish line first.

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}}}}
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===''Universe'' toy bio===
Clocker took a job as a data courier for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. He was one of the best at what he does, but [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]] was tasked with stopping him. {{storylink|#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' The Data War toy bio}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Clocker toy.jpg|301px|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Seats the Rescue Rangers comfortably.]]
*'''Clocker''' (Scout, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-12'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, [[exhaust weaponry|left & right side-pipes]], Speed Planet Cyber Key

:Part of the Speed Planet theme, Clocker transforms into a Cybertronic (Velocitronian?) open-topped race car, complete with driver's and passenger's seats (why?). Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his rear assembly pops up a pair of thrusters with pull-out non-firing blaster barrels. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for robot mode. He also has a pair of removable [[exhaust weaponry|side-pipes]] that can also be used as hand-weapons. He comes with a silver-bordered Speed Planet style Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s129'''" stamped on its back.

:The Hasbro and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of this toy go about two different ways of creating the same color layout. Where the Hasbro version is cast in orange and blue plastics and uses ample [[Paint operation|paint applications]] to make parts white, the Takara version is cast in mostly white plastics with some orange, which means his head, both arms and blaster-base use extensive paint to make them blue and orange. The Hasbro toy has a further difference, painting his side-pipes silver rather than the Takara version's unpainted white.

:This mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie universe]] [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]]. It was also [[retool]]ed for the ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' versions of [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|"Axalon Cheetor"]] and [[Tigatron|"Unit 2" Tigatron]]. It was also the model for the non-toy characters that make up the [[Maximal Command Security Force]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Clocker/clocker.htm More information on Clocker at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/unicrontrilogy/cybertron/clocker/ Clocker review with direct comparison to GF Skids at BWTF]''
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*'''Metroplex''' (Bonus bundle, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, left & right side-pipes, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:In late 2006/early 2007, Wal-Mart stores got [[exclusive]] cases of Leader-class ''Cybertron'' toys with bonus Scout-class toys affixed to them, for the price of a normal Leader. Clocker was among these attached freebies, packaged with [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]].
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Movie Clocker toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''The Data War''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Series'': Cybertron Series
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, left & right side-pipes, Cyber Planet Key
:For [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] 2009, Wal-Mart stores received exclusive two-packs containing Scout class figures identical to the previously [[Target]] exclusive [[Movie (toyline)|movie]] releases. Clocker was packaged with [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]].
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Skids''' (スキッズ ''Sukizzu'')

[[Category:Athletes]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
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Brakedown (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T15:12:08Z

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{{disambig3|Breakdown|Brakedown/Breakdown}}
:''Brakedown is an [[Velocitron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:CYB brakedown boxart.JPG|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He has a 10+ in "Old".]]
'''Brakedown''' might be the oldest living inhabitant of Velocitron the Speed Planet. The retired racer sometimes acts like a doddering old fool... okay, he acts like that a ''lot''... which has led a great many to believe he's just a stupid old mech whose transmission has fallen out far too often.

But there's a ton of knowledge inside his head, hard-learned from years and years and ''years'' of racing and winning against the best. He's old because he's hard. His manner is pretty easygoing and peaceful, and he'll often say seemingly innocuous things without thinking that hit others close to home, making them re-examine themselves and their actions. This happens often enough to give the impression that the "forgetful old coot" appearance is all an act, especially since he tends to follow such statements with the self-deprecating "but I'm just an old man, don't mind me." And he's more than willing to put the pedal to the metal and race when needed.

Currently, he's accompanied by the young [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], who has big dreams of being a champion racer himself. How Brakedown got talked into this arrangement is anyone's guess.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Dobson]] (English), [[Kenichi Mochizuki]] (Japanese)|[[Arto Nieminen]] (Finnish), [[Marco Kröger]] (German)}}

[[File:Cyb ep5 hot shot collision.jpg|left|upright=1.15|thumb|Duck could see he was getting too close to the buffers. "Look out!", Duck shouted. But it was too late.]]
Brakedown was one of the oldest living Transformers on [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet. Because of this, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] sent his local hooligans, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], to work him over in case he knew anything about the [[Cyber Planet Key]]. The two punks confronted Brakedown and his apprentice, [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], out in the desert. As they were preparing to rough him up, however, the planet-hopping Autobot [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] intervened on their behalf, driving off the thugs. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} After hearing of the Autobots' mission to find the Cyber Planet Key, Brakedown insisted that Clocker accompany Hot Shot and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] on their search. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

Once Hot Shot deduced that the trophy for the Planet Cup race was in fact the Cyber Planet Key, Brakedown and Clocker did everything they could to help Hot Shot prep himself for winning that race. They removed his self-analysis modules in order to lighten his overall weight. {{storylink|Speed}} Later, however, Brakedown and Clocker decided they had made Hot Shot ''too'' light as he literally started to ''fly'' around the turns. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

Hot Shot continued pushing himself too hard, in both training and upgrades, so that he was seriously burnt out by the time [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the other Autobots arrived on Velocitron. Brakedown allowed them to rest and recuperate at his place while Optimus read Hot Shot the riot act for getting involved with the locals. As Hot Shot began wallowing in self-pity, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] tore him down a little more with some harsh words. Red Alert couldn't believe what he was hearing, but Brakedown explained that Landmine did right; Hot Shot's ego normally wouldn't have let him give up, and Landmine's criticism gave him just the shot he needed to come back from the brink. Brakedown and Clocker agreed to help the Autobots run defense for Hot Shot while he raced for the Planet Cup. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Brakedown and the others tried to keep Ransack and Crumplezone from causing too much chaos while Hot Shot concentrated on beating Override and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]. {{storylink|Race}}

[[File:Cyb ep17 targeting.jpg|right|upright=1.15|thumb|Note this is Dirt Boss, not [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]].]]
The racing continued with a more unusual obstacle route and cityscape for the course. The first obstacle reduced the track to a single, narrow lane through a series of curves. Brakedown flew his old man flag proudly on those curves, taking up the road and blocking Crumplezone from passing him. The veteran racer held strong throughout the race and finished within the top six competitors. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} As the next leg of the tournament began, Brakedown lined up with Hot Shot and the other Speed Planet racers. {{storylink|Savage}} The next race was through the [[Diablo Desert]], making ''heat'' the most important obstacle to overcome. Well, that and the giant sand vortexes of doom. During the race, Hot Shot got himself trapped in one of the quicksand-like pits, and Brakedown came along to rescue him. Brakedown couldn't extend far enough to get Hot Shot from the mouth of the pit, and so he removed the belt from his coolant system to increase his reach. Hot Shot was pulled to safety, but as they continued through the course, the searing heat inevitably caused Brakedown to falter now that his coolant system was down. Hot Shot almost dropped out of the race because he refused to finish without Brakedown, but the old racer reminded him of how important this race, this ''mission'' was to the entire universe. Sending Hot Shot on his way, Brakedown waited in the desert for the rescue teams to pull him out. (Yes, yes, Brakedown had a breakdown. You're so funny for pointing that out...) {{storylink|Sand}} Brakedown continued to work with Hot Shot's pit crew for the rest of the tournament, ultimately ending with Hot Shot's victory and the Autobots successfully collecting the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Champion}}

Though Override actively joined Prime's team in the search for the other Cyber Planet Keys, Brakedown and Clocker remained on Velocitron. After Starscream stole the [[Omega Lock]] and inserted the third Cyber Planet Key himself on Earth, it opened a Space Bridge tunnel all the way from Earth to Cybertron and the black hole, manifesting at Speed Planet and [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] along the way. Brakedown and Clocker were seen warily observing the black hole as it materialized in the skies over Velocitron. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

At Override's request, Brakedown and Clocker were able to locate the legendary starship ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'', which first brought the Transformers to Velocitron millennia ago. The Autobots were then able to use the starship to travel to [[Gigantion]] after [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the ''[[Atlantis]]''. {{storylink|Warp}} The two were later seen regarding the black hole with [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], as [[Primus]] continued his efforts to hold back the expansion. {{storylink|City}}

As [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] claimed the power of the united Omega Lock, and the threat of the giant black hole reached its apex, Brakedown and Clocker joined Override and the entire population of Velocitron as Autobot warriors standing at Optimus Prime's side against the forces of evil. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} In the battle that followed, Galvatron super-charged the few Decepticons who remained loyal to him. Brakedown and the other Velocitron warriors were forced to compete against a giant-sized Crumplezone. Despite the Decepticon's newfound power, though, Brakedown and the other smaller Transformers maintained the speed and maneuverability that defined their planet, and beat Crumplezone back and forth around the track. {{storylink|End}}

Following the destruction of the black hole, Brakedown and the other Velocitronians helped maintain the planetary thrusters which brought the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] back into its proper orbit. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Another race was held on Velocitron to choose the planet's new champion, and Hot Shot won once again. Brakedown decided to join the new Space Bridge initiative Optimus Prime had conceived, and crewed aboard the ''Ogygia'' with [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Brakedown has been training Velocitronian racers for close to a million years. He even trained [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and made sure she became the leader of Velocitron.
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===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
With the help of [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and the application of some Earth technology, Brakedown was upgraded into a form in which he felt one thousand years younger and track-ready once again! {{storylink|#GTS|Brakedown GTS toy bio}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}}}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Brakedown toy.jpg|301px|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Always wins the race to be first in line at the earlybird buffet]]
*'''Brakedown''' (Scout Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-13'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-saber, Velocitron Cyber Key

: Part of the Speed Planet theme, Brakedown transforms into a Velocitronian dragster. His front engine block, which becomes his [[robot mode]] weapon, contains a [[Cyber Key]]-activated flip-out blade, though activating this while the block is in its [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] placement is pretty much out of the question thanks to the positioning of the key jack. He comes with a silver-bordered Speed-style Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s5f3'''" stamped on the back.

: The [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of Brakedown have some slight color differences; among others, the Hasbro version uses metallic copper paint for detailing as opposed to Takara's dark brown. Hasbro Brakedown also has an additional Autobot sigil on his robot mode that the Takara version lacks.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Brakedown/brakedown.htm More information on Brakedown at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Bonus bundle, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Engine-saber, Velocitron Cyber Key

: Late in the ''Cybertron'' line, Wal-Mart got [[exclusive]] cases of Leader-class toys with a bonus Scout-class toy attached to the top. The original Brakedown was one of these freebies, affixed to the original-deco version of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]].

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[[File:Cyb-toy BrakedownGTS.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He has a coffee coupon!]]
*'''Brakedown GTS''' (Scout Class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Engine-saber, Velocitron Cyber Key

: Brakedown was [[redeco]]ed for the late ''Cybertron'' line in blues and grays, an [[homage]] to the first "really old fart" toy-character in ''Transformers'', [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], due to the vehicle mode being a partial homage to Kup's appearance in [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]. He also got a new Key Code, "'''s9k1'''".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/BrakedownGTS/brakedown.htm More information on Brakedown GTS at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
*'''Brakedown''' (Scout, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Engine-saber, Velocitron Cyber Key

:Brakedown was one of several ''Cybertron'' Scout-class toys re-released on ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' card-backs and sold through discount chains like Kay-Bee Toy Works. This release is identical to the U.S. original.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy BrakedownCyb.jpg|righ|thumb|upright=0.85|$4? Must be a senior citizen's discount.]]
*'''Brakedown''' (Scout, 2010)
**''Series'': '''Cybertron Series'''
**''Accessories'': Engine-saber, Velocitron Cyber Key

:Brakedown would see a straight re-release ''again'' in the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' toyline]], though oddly enough not until well after the line had vanished from shelves. Brakedown, [[Brushguard#Toys|Brushguard]], and [[Backstop (Cybertron)#Toys|Backstop]] appeared as a special display in late 2010 at [[Walmart]] stores, with a price tag of a whopping $4 a pop.
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==Notes==
*[[Christopher Colgin]], who co-wrote [[Labrat]]'s profile, envisioned the Brakedown mold for Labrat's pre-beast body.<ref>[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/140167-ama-bish-jesse-jim/?p=3513702 Post by IKY on The Allspark Forums, 2017/05/24]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Autolander''' (オートランダー ''Ōtorandā'')
*''Russian:'' '''Nadlom''' (Надлом)

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Elderly Transformers]]
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Red Alert (Armada)

2019-06-01T15:09:57Z

KS7564: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Red Alert}}
:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Redalertut.jpg|283px|thumb|Red Alert takes a cue from the Quad City DJs]]

'''Red Alert''' was once a fierce warrior. It was not until he was seriously wounded, losing his hand permanently in battle, that he was able to sit back and realize how terrible war is. He is now a reluctant fighter, and somewhat emotionally detached, preferring to repair his friends than tear his enemies to shreds. This does not mean he is now a coward. To the contrary, when a fellow Autobot on the battlefield needs his immediate medical attention, he will be there no matter what it takes. He's a brilliant medic and scientist, but he's also extremely cautious.

His nominal [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], though during the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, he was accompanied to [[Velocitron]] by [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]].

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
Red Alert cheered on [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. During Galvatron's trip to prison, Red Alert alerted the transporting Autobots of an incoming [[Decepticon]]. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 4}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:DWArmada2 RedAlert filtrekshields.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Red Alert, all I'm hearing from you is '[[Pīpō|WOO WOO WOO WOO!]]'"]]
One million years ago, a new faction of Transformers, calling themselves "[[Decepticon]]s" attacked various [[Mini-Con]] villages on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for unknown, but most likely nefarious purposes. Red Alert was under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s personal squad, sifting through the ruins of [[mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village C-52]] hoping to find survivors, though Red Alert was more interested in the fact that the Mini-Cons were using outdated [[Filtrek|Filtrek-A forceshields]]. What had happened to the Mini-Cons was that they had been forcibly re-engineered to "[[Powerlinx|powerlink]]" with the Decepticons, granting the [[bulk]]s increased power, which the Autobots learned first hand when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] attacked [[Cyber City]]. Realizing that they were no match for the Decepticons, Red Alert desperately asked Prime for orders. Knowing that they would be killed if they stayed, Optimus ordered a retreat. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

For a million years the civil war raged on, the once-proud Autobots struggled to defend themselves against the powerful, Mini-Con augmented Decepticons, who were in possession of Cybertron's only remaining Mini-Cons, the others having escaped at the beginning of the conflict. Hope came in the form of a Mini-Con Reactivation Signal detected by Cybertron's Decepticon-controlled communications satellites, which Red Alert was able to hack into. The Autobots resolved to travel to this distant world of [[Earth]] and resolved to fight for Truth, Justice and Freedom. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

[[File:DWArmada4 RedAlert Scavenger yourface.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"From now on, losing is verboten!"]]
Arriving on Earth at the [[Allspark Power Generator Station]], Red Alert attempted to communicate with the indigenous [[human]] species, asking for their help in finding the Mini-Cons, but only managing to frighten them off. [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] jokingly suggested it was because of his face. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Unfortunately for the Autobots, the Decepticons had already arrived and were chasing after [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]'s group of Mini-Cons and their human friends, [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. Just as [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] were about to jump Scavenger, Red Alert and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] arrived to outflank them. Eventually Megatron powerlinked with all of his Mini-Cons and gained the upper hand, but help came in the form of [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]'s group of Mini-Cons, who powerlinked with the Autobots. [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] linked with Red Alert, a chest-mounted disk launcher. At a tactical disadvantage, the Decepticons were forced to flee. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

The Autobots attacked the Decepticons after they'd captured Rad and Carlos, with Red Alert taking on Starscream and tricking him into knocking himself out on Smokescreen's crane. They were ultimately defeated by Megatron and captured, but escaped after the Mini-Con [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] had a change of heart and turned on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}} After establishing a base on Earth on the outskirts of [[Lincoln, South Dakota|Lincoln]], [[South Dakota]], Megatron attacked the human city with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], the forcibly combined form of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]], to goad the Autobots to emerge from their hidden [[Autobase]]. Red Alert tried to contact the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] to no avail, and the Autobots realised the Autobot-allied Mini-Cons must have left earlier to infiltrate the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]]. Despite the considerable tactical disadvantage, the Autobots emerged and fought off the Decepticons as best they could, Red Alert somehow gaining the ability to use his claw rifle without powerlinking with not-present [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Fortunately just as Megatron was about to deal a fatal blow to Optimus Prime, Longarm and the Mini-Cons arrived, powerlinked with their respective Autobot partners, allowing the good guys to free the Air Defense Team and send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

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Soon afterwards, when Red Alert was looking in on the Mini-Cons, he discovered that they had vanished. Again. He thought that as they were free to come and go as they pleased, perhaps they needed some time to cool off after Optimus Prime admonished them for disobeying his orders during the Air Defense Team incident. The Autobots received an answer to the mystery when local news networks reported strange lights in [[Tranquility, Kansas|Tranquility]], [[Kansas]]. Racing there in a [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]], they discovered that the Mini-Cons were being subconsciously drawn to a strange obelisk. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were there as well and a fight quickly broke out, but as they fought, the Mini-Cons (and Rad) were taken into the obelisk and it blasted off to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} With the shuttle destroyed, Optimus Prime prepared to use the [[space bridge]] to go back to Cybertron and retrieve specialised equipment needed to fly to the Moon, but the Decepticon sensors had to be neutralised before he could do so without compromising security. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Hot Shot and Red Alert infiltrated the Decepticon base at Silver Ridge, knocked out [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and erased the space bridge trace data of Prime travelling to Cybertron. Unfortunately, just before Prime returned, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] returned to Silver Ridge, forcing Red and Hot Shot to hide inside a wall panel. Determined not to let the Decepticons learn of their secret Autobase locations on both Earth and Cybertron, Red Alert and Hot Shot blasted the hapless Decepticons and destroyed their computer. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:DWArmada13 Prime RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Doctor, we need your help defusing this atom bomb!" "OPEN THAT SLAG UP!"]]

After the crisis on the moon was diverted, Red Alert picked up an emergency transmission from Smokescreen and Scavenger, who had detected a Decepticon rocket launch pad in Death Valley, [[California]]. At the same time, a Mini-Con escape pod from the moon was detected in [[Alaska]], and Optimus Prime, needing to play politics to keep the Mini-Con refugees on side, decided to deploy the Autobots to the icy north. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} Arriving in Alaska, Red Alert and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] were tasked with cutting the ice that entombed the escape pod with their [[sonic cannon]] while the other Autobots and Mini-Cons defended the area from the Decepticons. Unfortunately, at this moment Megatron attacked the Autobot shuttle with his [[Solar Scalpel]], an orbital superweapon launched from the rocket base in Death Valley. As if they weren't having enough problems, an-over-powerlinked [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] attacked, forcing Hot Shot and Red Alert to intercept. The two Autobots were flattened by the overpowered Cyclonus, until Optimus Prime stepped in and crushed the Decepticon's chest. With the Solar Scalpel destroyed by the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], rescue operations recommenced. Suddenly, Optimus Prime vanished. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

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Returning to Autobase: Earth via space bridge, Red Alert and the others discovered that while Optimus Prime didn't return to their base, they did have ''an'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. While the Mini-Cons postulated that he may be from another dimension, Red Alert did his best to stabilize the mysterious Autobot's condition. Sadly, the Prime briefly reactivated to warn them of the "walls" of reality crumbling and that "chaos" was coming, before expiring. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} With the arrival of the dimension-crossing Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], the Autobots got some clues into what happened to "their" Optimus Prime and the means to search for him throughout the [[multiverse]]. Red Alert and Longarm returned to the scene of Over-Run's appearance on Earth, but could not find his [[null-reality pod]], as it had been seized by the Decepticons. Unfortunately, this search for Optimus Prime prompted Megatron to lead an assault on Autobase: Earth, blowing up the computer in the unwitting Red Alert's face as he was using it. With Optimus missing, Red Alert assumed command and ordered the Autobots to roll out, but the Autobots were swiftly defeated. Red Alert was knocked unconscious by Starscream, but Megatron demanded the right to strike the final blow. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}}

[[File:DWArmada18 TheEnd Autobots Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|"What's the diagnosis?" "There are deep lacerations in the sternum- WHERE ALIENS HAVE TAKEN OVER HIS BODYYYY!!" "HOO-WHAAAAAAAT?!"]]

The Autobots were inadvertently saved from a fate exactly the same as death when a [[Galvatron (G1)|mysterious, powerful Cybertronian]] appeared and took the Decepticons apart, though the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] were forced to intervene to prevent the being from defeating Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} After the Decepticons limped away, a seriously-trashed Red Alert reported to Optimus Prime (who had been rescued and was now on Autobase: Cybertron) on the bad condition of the Earthside Autobots, in particular Smokescreen. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

With this in mind, those who survived Megatron's attack were less-than-pleased when they learned of Optimus Prime's alliance with the Decepticons to defeat [[Unicron]], the Chaos Bringer and eater of worlds. To prevent a fight from breaking out on Earth, Optimus sent them ahead to Autobase: Cybertron, where its less-damaged facilities could be used to save Smokescreen's life. However, Red Alert and the others still thirsted for revenge against Megatron, and assigned [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] to keep an eye on him. When Megatron isolated himself from the other Transformers by landing on Unicron in the hopes of striking a deal with the Choas Bringer, they attacked, sending the Decepticon leader into Unicron's depths as it disappeared from this reality. {{storylink|The End}}
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====''Energon'' comic====
While Optimus Prime waited for a meeting with the High Council, Red Alert, Scavenger and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] were seen travelling on a highway in the center of [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} Red Alert later returned to Earth in response to the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] attacks on four major cities, {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} being stationed in [[Toronto]] where he had to withstand [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebombs]] as well as [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]]'s puns. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Ikuya Sawaki]] (Japanese)|[[Claus Brockmeyer]] (German), [[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish), [[Ettore Zuim]] (Portuguese - Brazilian), [[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Jyrki Kovaleff]] (Finnish)}}
[[File:Base redalert newgun.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Let's go practice medicine"]]
Red Alert and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] were old comrades in the war over the [[Mini-Con]]s on Cybertron, with Red securing victory for his leader many times through his dedication to careful planning and preparation. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} When a beacon from the planet [[Earth]] reached Cybertron in [[2010]], alerting the Autobots and Decepticons to the awakening of the long-missing [[Mini-Con]]s on the far-off world, Red Alert journeyed there with Optimus and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] to investigate. Teleporting to the planet's surface at the same time as the Decepticons, Red immediately engaged [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], protecting the Mini-Con [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the humans he had befriended from the Decepticon. The villains were driven off, but soon returned to menace the humans and their Mini-Con friends again, and Red—now sporting an ambulance [[alternate mode]]—and the Autobots came to their rescue once more. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} Red and Hot Shot shielded their new allies against a blast from [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], which yielded great reward: the explosion unearthed two Mini-Con stasis panels, which Red and Hot Shot activated, gaining new Mini-Con partners of their own. [[Powerlinx]]ing with [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], Red Alert obtained a new laser gun, with which he blasted [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. The Decepticons withdrew, and the Autobots set about the business of constructing a base on Earth out of the Mini-Con's crashed [[Exodus (Armada)|ship]]; after helping explain Cybertronian history to the kids, Red Alert gifted them with a protector in the form [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]]. {{storylink|Base}}
[[File:Soldier redalert disklauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Save the rainbow. Taste the rainbow.]]
On a mission to track down the signal of a Mini-Con panel in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], Red Alert partnered up with [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]]. After some off-roading fun to kick things off, the pair soon got lost and Carlos quickly got tired of Red Alert's humorless personality, but when the Decepticons attacked, Carlos had an up-close view of Red Alert's battle prowess as the medic used a grappling line to evade attacks from Demolishor. {{storylink|Comrade}} Hot Shot also expressed discontent with the officious Red Alert after he scolded him for not pulling his weight, but Red was soon to prove his value to the young Autobot while in [[Antarctica]]: in addition to quickly repairing Optimus Prime's malfunctioning trailer, Red saved Hot Shot's life by taking out [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] with his grapple, saved him ''again'' by clonking Megatron with his disk launcher, saved the ''kids'' from falling to their doom with his disk, ''and'' snatched the Mini-Con panel out of Starscream's hands! {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}
[[File:Carnival redalert and longarm.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|If you don't leave me alone, I will obtain the rights to make an eighth Rocky movie...and I know you don't want that.]]
While searching for a Mini-Con in a forest, Red Alert was the one who deduced that Optimus's trailer could be used to fight a forest fire. {{storylink|Jungle}} He later supervised maintenance work on the Autobot base, {{storylink|Carnival}} and accompanied his team-mates on a mission to the [[Sahara]]. This mission ended with yet another Mini-Con under the Decepticons' control. {{storylink|Palace}} Red Alert was furious when the Decepticons captured their human allies, and had to be physically restrained by Optimus from attacking Megatron as he ransomed the humans for the Autobots' Mini-Cons, but things turned out okay thanks to the efforts of [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] and [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]]. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}}

After working with a disinterested Hot Shot to continue salvaging what they could from the Mini-Con ship, Red joined in searching the caverns beneath a human city for the next Mini-Con, puzzling train passengers by driving through subway tunnels in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} Later, looking for a Mini-Con at the bottom of the ocean, Red helped keep the Decepticons busy while the kids explored the ruins of an undersea civilisation, and carried Carlos to safety when the ruins began to collapse. {{storylink|Ruin}} The Decepticons succeeded in obtaining both these Mini-Cons, but Red Alert finally scored a win for the Autobots when he used his grapple to secure a panel on a volcanic island. The Autobots found they couldn't awaken this Mini-Con, causing Red to wonder aloud about the mysterious nature of the little 'bots, and the legends he had heard that they were the key to peace in the universe. {{storylink|Prehistory}} [[File:Gale redalert altmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] As it turned out, the Mini-Con was part of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, and required its two partners—one currently in the hands of the Decepticons—in order to awaken. The Decepticons soon invaded the Autobot base to bring the sword together, and Red Alert unleashed the base's defense systems on them. When this put their human allies in danger they turned to more tricky tactics, and Red took Starscream out of the equation with the confusing powers of a hall of mirrors. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

With the Star Saber successfully formed an in Autobot hands, Red Alert found the time to tinker, upgrading Laserbeak so that the kids would be able to direct him across greater distances. {{storylink|Overmatch}} He encouraged Hot Shot to train harder with the weapon, then partook in a search for a Mini-Con on a busy highway, helping Optimus hold off Starscream. The Autobots won the day thanks to the arrival of the mysterious [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]; Red was unsure if the newcomer was entirely trustworthy, but considered the search for the Mini-Cons of greater import. {{storylink|Gale}} As it turned out, Red Alert was right: Sideways soon changed sides to the Decepticons, and lured Hot Shot—who had, as Red feared, placed too much confidence in the Star Saber—into a battle on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. Hot Shot lost the sword to the Decepticons, and was returned to Earth, where Red tended to his wounds. {{storylink|Credulous}}
[[File:DecisiveBattle redalert gunarm.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Dead or alive, you're coming with me!"]]
On a mission to a foggy forest, Red Alert and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] battled Starscream and Demolishor, after which Red was tasked with using his grapple to recover a Mini-Con panel from a cliff-face, only to be foiled by Cyclonus. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Soon after, the Autobots were joined by former Decepticon [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], who Red Alert defended to the distrustful Smokescreen and kids by explaining his long-standing friendship with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} Red and Smokescreen supervised the kids when they went on vacation to the countryside, but when a flash-flood swept the area, Red, Carlos and a young boy named [[Shaun]] were buried in a mudslide. Unable to transform with the local news network present, Red Alert had to wait to be dug out by Smokescreen, Optimus and Scavenger, after which he used his grapple to get them all to safety. {{storylink|Vacation}}

On another Mini-Con search, Red Alert tried to snipe Demolishor as he made a grab for the newest stasis panel, but was stopped by Cyclonus. The Mini-Con was recovered by the newest Autobot, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], and Red backed him up when he and Hot Shot took point on the next Mini-Con hunt. Unfortunately, this mission ended in failure for the Autobots, and the Decepticons acquired control of the Skyboom Shield. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Red Alert later took part in a decisive battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, taking out Sideways with a single well-aimed blast. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} He stayed at base for the next battle, but was on hand to repair Optimus's injuries after the fight was over. {{storylink|Vow}} When Sideways sucked the kids into cyberspace, Red Alert managed to extricate them before an evil force within the the digital realm was able to do them any harm. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}} He then put a firewall in place to prevent further incidents, and remained at the base to observe the Autobots next mission alongside the kids. {{storylink|Tactician}} Optimus Prime was badly injured in this encounter, and Red Alert conducted the extensive repairs needed while the other Autobots went into another battle without them. The battle went badly, and Red prepared to join his comrades in action until Optimus forcibly removed himself from the medibay against Red's recommendation and helped win the day. {{storylink|Linkup}}
[[File:Detection redalert bossing around.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Show me your moves!"]]
In another moment of downtime, Red Alert again supervised repairs to the Autobot base, but got fed up of nobody really knowing what they were supposed to be doing and finished the job himself. {{storylink|Detection}} Red stayed at the base with the kids, spectating over a monitor, while the rest of the Autobots enaged the Decepticons and their newest member [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. While the boys went off to search for a Mini-Con panel that activated somewhere in the bowels of the ship, Red and Alexis were contacted by Sideways and informed that the new panel contained one of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], who formed the third Mini-Con weapon, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} When the boys returned with the Mini-Con, [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]], Red Alert took them to the battlefield, and was subsequently injured shielding them from Decepticon fire. His selfless action convinced the timid Sky Blast to act, and he sent out a call that awoke the other two components of the Requiem Blaster. The Space Mini-Con Team combined, and the weapon wound up in Optimus Prime's hands, ensuring an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Desperate}}

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The Autobots called a meeting to determine what to do with the Requiem Blaster, and Red agreed with the other Autobots who voted to put it to aggressive use. Overhearing this decision, the kids helped the pacifistic Space Team run away, and Red joined the other Autobots in searching for them. {{storylink|Runaway}} Understanding the Space Team's feelings, the Autobots decided not to employ the blaster in battle, so Red Alert and Smokescreen stayed behind at the Autobot base to safeguard the trio while the rest of the team went on their next mission. Unfortunately, the Decepticons staged a feint operation that allowed them to attack the under-manned base, overpowering Red Alert, seizing the Requiem Blaster, and fatally wounding Smokescreen with its power. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} Luckily, Red went to work on Smokescreen quickly, saving his [[Spark]] and rebuilding his body anew, giving him new life as "Hoist". {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

Once again, Red Alert remained behind while the other Autobots, acting on information from a turncoat Starscream, invaded the Decepticon base and liberated their captive Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Rescue}} He checked over Starscream's wounds when the Decepticon returned from a later mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} then joined in the effort to construct a [[Axalon (Armada)|new starship]] for the Autobots, making sure to keep the others on-project in his usual straightforward way. Before the ship was finished, however, Starscream defected back to the Decepticons, allowing them to gain control of all the Mini-Con weapons {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} and form the [[Hydra Cannon]], with which they threatened to destroy Earth. Red analyzed the Decepticon weapon from afar, but ultimately it took Optimus Prime sacrificing his life to destroy it. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}
[[File:Miracle grinning red.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Nice shooting, son. What's your name?" "It's Murphy."]]
With Optimus's death, the mantle of leadership fell to a conflicted Hot Shot, and Red Alert helped—though some aggression therapy—to convince him to take the title. {{storylink|Remorse}} The Autobots proceeded to complete their ship, the ''Axalon'', to pursue the Decepticons, but it fell to Red Alert to inform the kids that they would not be joining the Autobots on the journey. While Red was running final checks on the bridge, however, the Mini-Cons swarmed the room, blocking his access to the consoles in a silent protest that convinced the Autobots allow the humans to join them. {{storylink|Depart}} Red helped pilot the Autobot ship when it subsequently took off; a space battle with the Decepticons resulted in short order, during which the Mini-Cons used their powers to resurrect Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Miracle}}
[[File:Puppet redalert blackhole.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|I am fully charged!]]
No sooner were they reuinted with Prime than a worm hole opened in space alongside the Autobots' craft, sucking Red Alert and Hot Shot into its depths. The pair were disgorged on a strange, dead planet where they and a trio of Decepticons found themselves menaced by a sinister clone of Optimus Prime named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Optimus Prime soon arrived to dispatch his dark doppelgänger, Red, Hot Shot and the Decepticons all sustained serious injuries, but were saved by their partner Mini-Cons, who used their powers to heal their wounds, [[spontaneous recoloration|changing the color]] of their armor. {{storylink|Puppet}}

Both factions returned to Cybertron, and during the first battle back on their homeworld, Red Alert and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] remained aboard the ''Axalon'' to protect the kids and Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} A little later, Red caught Hot Shot in the act as he was preparing to depart on an unsanctioned solo mission. Learning that Hot Shot was aiming to make contact with Megatron—now Galvatron—in hopes of uniting the two factions against the danger posed by the emerging [[Unicron]], Red let him go. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} While Hot Shot was off on his mission, Red Alert helped co-ordinate troop movements across Cybertron, {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} recommending the deployment of backup for Hot Shot as his mission took him underground on the trail of Unicron. {{storylink|Portent}}

[[File:Puppet powerlinx redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Red Alert remained aboard the ''Axalon'' with the kids for the next battle, which concluded with the Autobots and Decepticons finally agreeing to combine forces in the face of Unicron's threat. {{storylink|Cramp}} Red stood by Optimus Prime's side for the impromptu ceremony that saw the two armies formally unite, then took part in the first strike against Unicron before withdrawing to the ''Axalon'' to watch the demi-god's transformation from Cybertron's moon to titantic robot. {{storylink|Alliance}} When the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] informed them that the key to stopping Unicron was to free the three Mini-Con weapons powering him, Red Alert brought them and the kids to the underground warp-gate previously discovered by Hot Shot that would teleport them inside Unicron's body. Tremors caused by the battle raging outside caused the subterreanean tunnel to collapse, but Red shielded the kids and Mini-Cons and got them through the portal before he was buried in the subsidance. {{storylink|Union}} He soon extricated himself from the cave-in and returned to the surface, horrified at the devastation. {{storylink|Origin}} Red Alert participated in the final attack on Unicron that culminated in the chaos bringer's apparent destruction when Galvatron sacrificed himself, robbing Unicron of the hatred needed for him to exist. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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=====Alternate timeline=====
In a timeline where the Cybertronians' conflict never left their home planet, the Mini-Cons' influence on the Autobots and Decepticons subjugated the larger robots. Red Alert and the rest of his kind were left entangled in a semi-organic growth spawned from Unicron's cells, and were shut down by Unicron's power. Carlos, Alexis, and Rad appeared before him, visitors from another time, and beheld Red Alert's inert form before shooting off into time once more, eventually leading to Red Alert's fate being prevented. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}
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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Yasuyuki Kase]] (Japanese)|[[Robert Kotulla]] (German), [[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish), [[Samuel Harjanne]] (Finnish, eps. 1 - 39), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish, "[[Fury (Cybertron)|Fury]]" onwards)}}
[[File:Landmine redalert robotmode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Twenty years after the war for the Mini-Cons ended, Red Alert—having gained a [[Accent|new accent]] somewhere in the intervening two decades—was assigned to a remote station to monitor the activity of a colossal [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] created by the destruction of Unicron. From this location, he reported in on the destruction of the planet [[Moriturus]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} With the black hole threatening Cybertron itself, Optimus Prime led the Autobots in evacuating to Earth, but Red remained at his station, preparing a [[gravitron grid]] that could hopefully be used to collapse the black hole in upon itself. Teleconferencing with Prime's forces on Earth for the grid's activation, Red Alert found that his efforts had sadly been in vain, as the grid proved unable to combat the black hole's force. Ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] urged that the lost [[Cyber Planet Key]]s held the key to stopping the singularity, and while the other Autobots were uncertain, Red Alert spoke up on his behalf, convincing Prime's team to focus their full efforts on locating the Keys. {{storylink|Hidden}}
[[File:Rush redalert helps brakedown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Red Alert soon joined his fellow Autobots on Earth, arriving just in time to help [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] reinforce the [[Autobot]]s during their conflict outside a museum. A relic from within the museum yielded up the coordinates to the resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet. Red Alert was sent there along with Hot Shot on a covert mission to locate the key, though Red was not too happy at the prospect of a secret mission with the impetuous younger Autobot. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} Red Alert could see little point in the race-centric society of Velocitron, but was instead far more interested to observe the Velocitronians' unique [[Cyber Key]]s. In accordance with Optimus's instructions, he tried to keep Hot Shot from interacting with the natives, but their mission was barely underway before Hot Shot had disobeyed and intervened in a local dispute. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} With non-interference now a dead prospect, Red helped Hot Shot defeat local bullies [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], then checked over their injured victim, [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]. Initially attempting to pose as native Velocitronians, the pair were found out by Brakedown's young friend [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] when he overheard Red Alert giving Hot Shot a dressing down for his insubordination. With Clocker's aid, the pair were brought before planet leader [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], who offered them information if Hot Shot could beat her in a race; he failed to do so, but Red accused him of racing for his own ego, rather than for the mission. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}
[[File:Rush redalert vehiclemode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
After Hot Shot blew his systems in his next race with Override, Red Alert went scavenging for parts in a junkyward, where he was attacked by Crumplezone and Ransack, who had fallen in with the Decepticons. Although he was able to overpower them, Red was felled with ease by their commanding officer, Starscream. {{storylink|Speed}} Red recovered, but his disposition was not helped by the experience, as he continued to lambast Hot Shot for putting himself ahead of the mission, causing the pair to almost come to blows. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} Nonetheless, Red refrained from confessing their breach of protocol to Optimus Prime when he next reported on their progress. He observed Crumplezone and Ransack beating up [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], and overcame his reluctance to intervene, but was fortunately prevented from having to do so by the arrival of Override. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}
[[File:Detour redalert firefighting.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
With the [[Planet Cup]] about to start—the race which would determined the leader of Velocitron and conferred upon its winner possession of the world's Cyber Planet Key—Red Alert summoned Optimus Prime to the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Ship}} Forced to confess their failure to follow his orders upon Prime's arrival, Red Alert explained the situation, and Prime excused their actions after seeing Override's obstinacy for himself. Red himself participated in the opening heat of the Planet Cup, helping Hot Shot overcome a mechanical hiccup that prevented him from accelerating by dragging him along in his slipstream. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Red and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] guarded Hot Shot's rear for the rest of the race, and despite Decepticon interference, Red progressed to the second heat. {{storylink|Race}} Racing took its toll on the pair during this round of the contest, they dropped out to help put out fires Decepticon meddling had caused. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}
[[File:Ice redalert.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
During training for the next leg of the Planet Cup, Red Alert relayed a distress call from Overhaul on the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to Optimus, and gave voice to the theory he had formed based on observing the Velocitronians' Cyber Keys that the Transformers had been shaped in different ways by the Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Savage}} Red was a spectator for the next race, discovering stowaway Mini-Cons [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] in the crowd. {{storylink|Sand}} In preparation for the final round of the cup, Red had bad news for Hot Shot: the stress on his system from the races so far would require a passenger to ride with him to constantly modify his system. He achieved victory with [[Coby Hansen]]'s help and won the Autobots their first Cyber Planet Key, though this didn't stop Red from good-naturedly ribbing him on the winner's platform. {{storylink|Champion}} When the key was inserted into the [[Omega Lock]], it emitted a signal that Red and the other Autobots followed to the [[Arctic]], though their search for whatever it was pointing the way to was fruitless. {{storylink|Ice}}
[[File:Retreat redalert cyberkeypower.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
After having some of the damage he had sustained during his Velocitronian adventures repaired by Coby, {{Storylink|Honor}} Red Alert put his own repair skills to work giving Optimus Prime a tune-up so that he could battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], leader of Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} Prime won ownership of Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key, and Red Alert and all the other Autobots [[space bridge]]d to Jungle Planet to help fight off Megatron when he tried to steal it. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} The addition of this key to the Omega Lock again directed the Autobots to the Arctic, but Red stayed behind at base while Prime led a small team to investigate. {{storylink|Trap}} Prime's team was trapped in an avalanche caused by the emergence of the Arctic mystery—ancient Decepticons hidden in stasis who had been freed by Starscream—so Red Alert and the other Autobots sped to their rescue, digging them out so they could take the fight to their new enemies. When Optimus was injured in the subsequent fight, Red Alert called retreat so he could tend to his leader's wounds. {{Storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} Seeing no recourse but to retreat to Cybertron with the Omega Lock, the Autobots attempted to leave, but were systematically cut down in their escape attempt by Starscream; Red fell alongside Landmine as the renegade Decepticon smashed through their Cyber Key powers. {{storylink|Retreat}}
[[File:Critical CDredalert.jpg|left|thumb|225px]]
With the Omega Lock in Starscream's clutches, the Autobots had to focus their efforts on recovering it from his island base, only to be stymied by a battle with Megatron at [[Niagara Falls]]. Red Alert, Hot Shot and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] faced off against the Decepticon leader and were mowed down by his "Death Machine Gun". {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Vector Prime transported the grievously wounded trio to a nearby military base where their human allies began trying to repair them, but Red Alert insisted they were too damaged to save. [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] refused to take accept his fatalism, and as Hot Shot and Scattorshot announced their desire to keep living and fighting, he realized how shamefully he was acting. Their hearts [[Burning justice|burning for justice as one]], the three Autobots were able to tap into the power of the Omega Lock from afar, and were reformatted into powerful new forms, becoming the [[Cybertron Defense Team]]. They returned to Niagara Falls to resume their battle with Megatron, allowing Optimus to depart to track the energy surge from the Lock that had reformatted them to Starscream's secret island base. {{storylink|Critical}} After Megatron was repelled, Red Alert and his new team joined the battle on Starscream's island, from which they were sent back to Cybertron to clear the way for the impending arrival of the recovered Omega Lock, {{storylink|Assault}} riding the unstable space bridge with the help of Coby, Lori and [[Bud Hansen|Bud]]. Upon reaching the planet, they discovered it infested with insectoid [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} and set about exterminating them. [[File:Balance red scans jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] {{storylink|United}} Just after they got through wiping them out, the team were confronted with Megatron once more and leapt to battle him, but were easily repulsed by his energy aura. Instead, they just stood back and watched as Optimus Prime appeared to destroy Megatron with the Omega Lock, then used the Lock's power to transform Cybertron into the body of their god and creator [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

After communion with Primus revealed that the fourth and final Cyber Planet Key lay on [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet, First Aid scanned [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s memory banks to uncover the co-ordinates of the planet, which lay in another dimension. {{storylink|Balance}} When Jolt, the other Mini-Cons and the kids were snatched by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] to gain the same info, Red Alert helped Vector Prime trace their whereabouts, {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} eventually locating them on Starscream's starship, the ''[[Atlantis]]''. Red and Scattorshot joined Vector Prime in warping to the ship to rescue their stranded friends. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

[[File:Cyb ep38 this may sting.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ze healing is not as rewarding as ze hurting."]]

In preparation for the dimensional crossing required to reach Gigantion, Red Alert studied Optimus Primes's [[Matrix of Leadership]] and Vector Prime's [[Rhisling|sword]] and distilled a stabilizing "vaccine" from them that would allow the Autobots to endure the reality flux the crossing would subject them. {{storylink|Family}} Red helped to co-ordinate the distribution of Primus's energy so that the god could fend off an attack from Starscream, {{storylink|Titans}} then administered his vaccine to the other Autobots as they readied for departure aboard the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]''. While travelling between dimension, the ''Ogygia'' had its main engine damaged by the ''Atlantis'', but Red Alert and Coby's combined mechanical skills fixed it in the nick of time. {{storylink|Warp}}

Red Alert and the other Autobots proceeded to make contact with native Gigantions and explained their mission, {{storylink|Giant}} but were soon served their first major defeat on the planet when they were bested by Megatron, who had become Galvatron again through the power of the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} After Red helped to rescue Bud from the ''Atlantis'', the Autobots divided into teams to work their way towards the centre of the many-layered planet, where the Cyber Planet Key lay. {{storylink|City}}[[File:Challenge redalert cyberkeypower.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] Red Alert and his Cybertron Defense Teammates took one route together, overcoming the illusions of Sideways and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], {{storylink|Challenge}} besting [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]], but again falling before the might of Galvatron. {{Storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} They recovered in time to join the other Autobots in battle on the planet's lowest level, besting Galvatron and securing the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} Galvatron soon returned to seize the complete set of keys, cutting Red and the other Autobots down in the process and leaving them stranded on Gigantion with no way back to their universe. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} Red Alert and Scattorshot handled the programming side of things as the Autobots attempted to create a new space bridge to return home, but the endeavor met with failure, forcing Vector Prime to sacrifice himself using his powers over space and time to return his allies to Cybertron. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

Upon their return to their homeworld, Red Alert, Hot Shot and Scattorshot engaged the Decepticons in battle to allow Optimus Prime to tussle with Galvatron. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Galvatron then used the Cyber Planet Keys to enlarge his Decepticons to giant size, and the Cybertron Defense Team joined in the effort to take on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], allowing Prime to pursue Galvatron and reclaim the keys. {{storylink|End}} Primus subsequently sealed the black hole, and Red Alert turned his attention to helping in the construction of planetary engines that would move the displaced Jungle Planet back to its proper orbit. He was among the assembled Cybertronians who helped right the engines when they were damaged, saving Jungle Planet, then gathered on Cybertron's moon with his comrades to watch Optimus Prime's final battle with Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

With the war over, the Autobots embarked on a mission to build a new space bridge across the galaxy, linking all their worlds together. Red Alert was among the crew of the ''Atlantis'', ever by Optimus Prime's side. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the end of the war, Red Alert and other comrades of Optimus Prime met with a group of Autobots responsible for fighting off [[Unicron]] and saving the [[Mini-Con]] colonies while Prime's team was busy with the whole Cyber Planet Key business. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
During the war, Red Alert suffered a terrible injury that nearly killed him. This near-death experience taught him to value life in all its forms. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Red Alert's profile}} During one of his many battles on Cybertron, Red Alert defended the main Autobot headquarters from a Decepticon attack alongside [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]. When it was revealed that angry Mini-Cons planned to bomb the base, he and the others retreated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}} A few million years later, Red Alert participated in another battle with the Decepticons, but ended up retreating again as the enemy's Mini-Con augmentations rendered them too powerful. He wondered where the Mini-Cons who escaped from Cybertron had disappeared to, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] told him it was best if nobody ever found out. {{storylink|First Encounter!}}

But it was not to be. Just a short while later, a Mini-Con reactivation beacon reached Cybertron, and the Autobots tracked it to [[Earth]] to protect the Mini-Cons from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. While Red Alert and the others were outgunned by the Decepticons at first, the Mini-Cons pitched in and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] joined with Red Alert, allowing him to shoot down [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} After the Decepticons were chased off, the Autobots stood watch as the Mini-Cons and their new [[human]] friends made their way into some small caves. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} They later decided that the best way to keep the Mini-Cons safe was to send them back to Cybertron, so Red Alert prepared a [[space bridge]] for them. In the end, the Mini-Cons refused to leave their friends, and a Decepticon attack wrecked the space bridge anyway.
{{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

Alongside Hot Shot and Optimus Prime, Red Alert later helped save the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] from Starscream. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}} When the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were planning to nuke their base from the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Red Alert despaired that their space bridge was still offline, so they couldn't prepare a counteroffensive. Thankfully, Hot Shot managed to repair the bridge and used it to send the missiles straight back at the Decepticons. Not Red Alert the scientist, but ''Hot Shot''. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}}

===The Balance of Power===
Red Alert and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] were entrusted with a mission to track down an ancient Mini-Con relic deep in Decepticon territory. The duo ran afoul of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and numerous [[Decepticlone]]s backing him up, forcing Red Alert to send out a distress signal. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] arrived to bolster their firepower in short order, which in turn drew [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] into the conflict. Though Red Alert was willing to do battle with the Decepticon leader himself, Optimus told him to stand down, so he could take on Megatron on his own. As the two leaders clashed, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] uncovered the artifact and activated it, and a portal opened, leading to the Mini-Cons' hiding place. The Decepticons flung themselves into the portal, and the Autobots followed them... to Earth. The search for the Mini-Cons began in earnest on this new world. {{storylink|The Balance of Power}}
{{note|This comic was written as a tie-in to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' video game]], but its details differ from the introduction seen in the game itself. [[#PS2|See below]] for Red Alert's role in the game.}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Red Alert was one of the Autobots teleported to Earth by the warp gate within the remains of a Mini-Con ship. Despite the radical change in scenery, Red Alert continued to do battle against the Decepticons who had been teleported alongside them. The fighting came to an end, temporarily, thanks to the efforts of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

After securing their base on Earth, Optimus, Hot Shot and Red Alert headed to a nearby highway to adopt new alternate modes based on local vehicles. Red Alert took on the form of a four-wheel drive rescue vehicle that was part ambulance, part firetruck, part armored car. When their human allies joined them, Red Alert scrutinized their Mini-Con companions with great interest, as he had only heard of the diminutive robots in old war stories up until that point. Explosions emanating from nearby interrupted Red Alert's observations. The Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The Autobots launched a counter-attack, with Red Alert deflecting a missile the Decepticon Demolishor aimed towards Optimus Prime. A stray shot from Megatron then caused a rockslide, prompting Hot Shot to leave the battlefront in order to keep the children out of harm's way. Red Alert reconvened with him afterwards, only to find that Hot Shot had gotten himself a Mini-Con partner! The children had recovered several Mini-Con panels that had been unearthed by the rock slide. One of the panels responded to Red Alert’s presence, the robot within bonding with him mentally. The Mini-Con then transformed into an additional arm for Red Alert, prompting him to name his new partner “Longarm.” Rejoining the battle, Red Alert used Longarm to lift Demolishor off the ground and toss him at Megatron. Realizing they were outmatched, the Decepticons retreated, though they managed to steal away the remaining Mini-Con panels as they warped off-planet. The children were saddened that the Decepticons had managed to take off with Mini-Cons in tow, but the Autobots assured them that they had done everything they could, and joined them in a "circle of friendship." {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Red Alert was part of the Autobot forces during a battle in [[Yellowstone National Park]]. Following the Decepticon withdrawal, he was able to successfully retrieve a Mini-Con from a mud pit. {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

===''Universe'' comic===
[[File:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm a doctor, not a dimension traveller!]]
A Red Alert hailed from [[Aurex 606.0 Kappa]]. He, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] had just battled and driven off the Decepticons [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], [[Drench (Universe)|Drench]], and [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|Wind Sheer]] when Unicron abducted him. Unicron would have also gotten Longarm if [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] hadn't shoved Longarm out of the way and taken his place. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}} Red Alert and Firebot were subsequently held prisoner in the [[Cauldron]] arena. The quick thinking of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released them, and Red Alert participated in the great escape led by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} However, Red Alert and Firebot's home reality had seemingly ceased to exist, and thus they ended up in [[Aurex 204.0 Kappa]] with another [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] who had also been in the Cauldron. This Smokescreen helped them adapt to their new home. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
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===Cyber Key Code content===
Red Alert fought beside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] until one day [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] used his Energon Saber to cut off his hand. Red Alert has never forgiven him.

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Red Alert's first duty was to defend and heal the sick and injured. Thusly, Optimus Prime sent the Mini-Con [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] under Red Alert's protection to the [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]] (although Dirt Boss viewed it as him doing the protecting). They happily worked side by side to ensure that all who needed protection were safe. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack toy bio}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)}}

When Optimus Prime took to the field, Red Alert served as his dispatcher, alerting him via radio to mission objectives and giving him warnings.

As like the other playable Autobots, Red Alert fights the Decepticons and their army of [[Decepticlone]]s through various location including Amazon, Antarctic, Mid Atlantic, Deep Amazon, Alaska, Decepticons' Starship, Pacific Island, and eventually merged with all the [[Mini-Con]]s which form the [[Matrix Cannon]], and ultimately defeats [[Unicron]] and saves [[Cybertron (planet)|his home planet]].

He is accompanied by [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], his [[Mini-Con]] partner, who also enables Red Alert to [[Powerlinx]].

Based on his specs, Red Alert has the highest skills of all (Despite this, it's safe to assume that he's [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|less popular]]). He has less Mini-Con slots too.

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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Red-Alert-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px|"Dammit, I'm a doctor-" "Not a pawn in this game, we know!" "...am I really that predictable?"]]
Red Alert participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 25 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
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[[File:Armada RedAlertLongarm toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|RED UH-LURT!]]
*'''Red Alert w/Longarm''' (Max-Con, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MC-02'''
**''Accessories'': Claw-missile, disc, blaster hand-attachment, triple-blaster hand attachment

:''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Red Alert transforms into a white Nissan Patrol rescue SUV, loaded up with Mini-Con-activated [[gimmick]]s and electronics. Placing his partner Longarm or any other Mini-Con on the Powerlinx port on his lightbar and pushing it forward triggers flashing LED lights and a voice chip that proclaims "RED-ALERT! WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO!" (The Japanese version only plays the siren sound effect.) Pulling back, on the other hand, releases a spring-loaded missile launcher that flips out his roof and into place over his hood, accompanied by an electronic firing noise. This weapon fires a missile with a hinged grappling claw, and in [[robot mode]], comes up all the way over his shoulder and can even be removed and held in his hand. In either mode, placing a Mini-Con on his hood/chest port causes his grill to spring open, revealing a pressure-firing disc launcher that fires a single projectile when the Mini-Con is pulled back, also accompanied by a "rat-tat-tat" firing sound effect. Red has no left hand, instead sporting a [[5mm post|5mm peg-hole]] in his wrist into which can plug one of two translucent red attachments that are stored in the door-panel on his right leg. The panel of his left leg, meanwhile, unfolds into a Mini-Con repair bay with a flip-up translucent red monitor screen and a port for mounting Mini-Con patients.

:The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version has some slight [[Paint operation|paint application]] differences from the [[Hasbro]] version, mainly a "separated" Autobot insignia and the addition of dark blue paint on his kneecaps.

:This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Sam's Club-exclusive [[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie line]] [[Inferno (Movie)#Toys|Inferno]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/RedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Powerlinx Red Alert toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|ORANGE UH-LURT!]]
*'''Powerlinx Red Alert w/Longarm''' (Max-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MC-12'''
**''Accessories'': Claw-missile, disc, blaster hand-attachment, triple-blaster hand attachment

:This [[redeco]] of ''Armada'' Red Alert, depicting him in his powered-up "Powerlinx" form seen in the "Unicron Battles" portion of the ''Armada'' cartoons, makes him predominantly orange with white stripes and [[tampograph]]ed "RESCUE" lettering, giving him a more beach-rescue vibe. He retains all of the same gimmicks and sounds as the previous version of the mold, and also a redecoed Longarm.

:The Japanese version has some slight paint application differences, mainly additional metallic red paint on his arms (notably his right hand), and the removal of the "EMERGENCY" text on his hood.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Powerlinx Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Built To Rule===
[[File:BTR ArmadaRedAlert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red Alert's left hand is restored by the power of not-{{w|Lego}}.]]
*'''Red Alert w/ Longarm''' (Built to Rule, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Three missiles

:One of the larger ''[[Built to Rule]]'' sets, Red Alert can be built into an emergency SUV, robot, or whatever your imagination can make out of the blocks provided. The set features a large pressure-launch triple-missile "Gatling" cannon. He also came with a [[Longarm (Armada)#Built To Rule|block-version of Longarm]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Built To Rule Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron Red Alert toy.jpg|301px|upright=1.66|thumb|Cut you up, geezer!]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Deluxe Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-11'''
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Red Alert transforms into a {{w|Dodge Magnum}} emergency vehicle. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back of his car mode causes two rear side-panels to pop out and reveal two spring-forward non-firing blasters. This gimmick is retained in robot mode, where they become over-shoulder blasters. He features an unusual transformation sequence where both the front and rear halves of the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] come together to form his legs. His hood halves open to reveal storage space for extra tools (a hammer-head and an opening claw) that can be attached onto his left arm blaster. He came with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Planet Key which, in the Hasbro version, has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''d26w'''" [[tampograph]]ed on the back. Later releases of the mold had slight indents made in the leg pieces to allow them to clip together better.

:The Takara version of this toy lacks the gold paint on the robot mode shoulders.

:This mold was later used to make [[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Toys|Cannonball]], the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie-verse]] [[Crankcase (Movie)#Toys|Crankcase]], and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Timelines|Kup]]. The Kup tooling was also the model for the non-toy [[Kup (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Kup]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/RedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron Defence Red Alert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just what every injured robot wants to see... a giant shoulder-mounted cannon aiming at them. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:GalaxyForce-UltraFirstAid-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That looks a bit more lethal than injection. ''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''[[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Red Alert'''<ref>Possibly because the Western name for the Vanguard Team (Cybertron Defense Team) was decided very late in the game, early batches of this toy available at retail and from online stores were lacking the "Cybertron Defense" portion of the name on the packaging. However, the more widespread version with the full name was found within mere days of the original version's initial retail sighting.</ref> (Ultra-Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-21'''
**''Accessories'': Large missile, projectile, spring-loaded shield/multi-tool arm, clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key

:An upgraded, all-new tooling of Red Alert, he now transforms into a cross between a Russian {{w|R-400 Oka}} mobile ballistic missile launcher and a {{w|BTR-90}} armored personnel carrier. The left side of his vehicle mode has a flip-up non-firing double-blaster, which can also be "used" in robot mode. Inserting a Cyber Key into the rear of the missile rack splits the missile open, activates lights and an electronic beeping sound, and exposes the inner spring-loaded projectile-launching translucent "laser cannon". When the missile itself is "launched"/slid off, it lights up and plays a sound of it taking off.

:In robot mode, Red Alert finally has two normal robotic hands, and he comes with a shield that can be mounted on either arm. When a Key is inserted into the top of the shield, a cannon flips out, and its barrel tip can be equipped with several tools stored in his shins (a spring-loaded hammer-head or a gripping claw), emulating his old multi-tool arm. He has two (nonfunctional) Mini-Con hardpoints in vehicle mode, and two ''different'' hardpoints in robot mode. He comes with a clear [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-Autobot Cyber Key bordered in greenish-blue, and the Hasbro version has the Key Code "'''up0t'''" tampographed on the back.

:The Japanese release features additional red details on the missile, paints the gripping claw blue, and replaces the greenish-blue border on the Cyber Key with silver.

:This mold was also used to make the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Megatron]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Countdown (G1)#Universe 2008|Countdown]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/CybDefRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy RedDirtTins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|First he tried [[Powerlinx]]ing with the [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|other Dirt Boss]]. That didn't go so well.]]
*'''Red Alert with Dirt Boss''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Walmart]] stores, this multi-pack features an unchanged [[#Cybertron|Deluxe-class Red Alert]] with a new [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mini-Con [[Dirt Boss (Armada)#Cybertron|Dirt Boss]], who also came with his own carrying tin.

:[[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]] confirms that the ''Cybertron'' [[Tiny Tins]] exclusives were originally planned with two different [[Race Mini-Con Team|Race Team]] decos in mind, hence the backstory involving one version of the Team being from an alternate universe and the Tins' decos showing the Mini-Cons in silhouette rather than the normal full-color images. He could not confirm what the then-chosen decos were, however, but it seems likely they were re-packs of the two schemes from ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', given the use of "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Team]]".

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[[File:Cyb-toy CriticalPath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|No, we don't know why the path is so critical either.]]
*'''Critical Path Pack!''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:This two-pack of the Deluxe-size Red Alert and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]] toys was made available only at [[Target]] stores, retailing for $16.99. The toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:LOC CD Red Alert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In this instance, the "C" in "ICBM" stands for "cul-de-sac".]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

:A much-simplified version of the "Cybertron Defense" incarnation of Red Alert in terms of detail and articulation, this toy was made available in the third wave of the ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' series. The missile is permanently in its split-open state.

:This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Perceptor (G1)#Classics|Perceptor]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#Universe (2008)|Onslaught]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Legends Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==

===Fast food promotions===
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[[File:Armadatoy happymeal redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Red Alert''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2003)
**''McID number'': '''6'''

:Part of the ''Armada'' Happy Meal promo at [[McDonald's]], this simplified version of Red Alert features a pull-back motor that zips him along in SUV mode. The toy also features [[Powerlinx]] plugs, which enable him to form a "leg" to the really silly-looking [[Mighty Robot]] into which the four Autobots in the range combine; his normal placement is as the left leg.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on McDonald's Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Cybertrontoy burgerking redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)

:Available only as part of Burger King's ''Cybertron'' promotion, this version of Red Alert is a very simplified version of the original toy, transforming into a Dodge Magnum emergency vehicle, devoid of any [[gimmick]]ry... and that includes ''functional wheels''. That's right, this toy doesn't even ''roll'' in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Burger King Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF armada redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Red Alert was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

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*'''Ratchet (Cybertron Mode)''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A rare [[chase figure]] of Red Alert in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the [[Metamorphosis (Armada)|second episode]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was available in the tenth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the Optimus Prime figure from that assortment.
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===Mini Car Collection===
*'''Ratchet''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Red Alert was a redeco of Majorette toy #285—a 4WD patrol car— now bearing the Autobot insignia, the ''Micron Legend'' logo, and an image of the Autobot medic on its hood. The toy came with a pack of gum.

::*''[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/4443/ratchet More information on Mini Car Collection Ratchet at Shmax.com]''

===Battle for Cybertron Game===
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Red Alert was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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==Notes==
*The ''Armada'' Red Alert toy's "WOO WOO WOO" sound effect has since become a famous in-joke within the Transformers [[fandom]]. For a short time, it also became something of an impromptu chant among fans at Transformers conventions. Reportedly, at the start of the [[OTFCC 2003]] [[Hasbro]] Panel, several fans started chanting "WOO WOO WOO WOO!" to the initial confusion of Hasbro designer [[Aaron Archer]], until he realized what was occurring.
*As a result of Hasbro using the "red cross on white backdrop" symbol on the original ''Armada'' Red Alert toy, the [[Red Cross|International Committee of the Red Cross]], who have the symbol [[trademark]]ed and ''vigorously'' protect their claim to it, took Hasbro to court over the use of their symbol. This in turn resulted in the symbol only being dropped from the toy's "Powerlinx" [[redeco]], but also having to be removed from the then-current [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics.<ref name="redcross">[http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2012/04/05/dreamslaves-4-red-crosses/ "DREAMSLAVES #4: Red Crosses"] by Matt Moylan.</ref>
*One concept drawing in the ''[[Micron Densetsu Year Book 2003|Micron Legend Yearbook 2003]]'' depicts Red Alert as having a large siren perched atop his cranium.
*According to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' PlayStation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Red Alert's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:
**Mass: 3,838 lbs
**Robot height: 19' 8"
**Robot top speed: 37 mph
**Vehicle height: 7' 3"
**Vehicle top speed: 155 mph
**Vehicle power: 450 hp @ 6600 rpm
*According to Aaron Archer, Red Alert's head sculpt seems to be based on RoboCop, hence his personality.
*His Cybertron Defense toy's Cyber Key Code info contains a reference to [[The Transformers: The Movie|the '86 movie]]. According to the info, Hot Shot had his arm torn off during the battle with the Scrapmetals. Red Alert mended the arm better than it had been before, even fixing a bad rotator cuff. This references [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s repair of [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] ("You even got rid of a nasty burr on my rotator").

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ratchet''' (ラチェット ''Rachetto''), '''First Aid''' (''Galaxy Force'', ファストエイド ''Fasuto Eido''), '''First Gunner''' (Vanguard Team, ファストガンナー ''Fasuto Gannā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó''' ("Alert")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóngsè Jǐngbào''' (China, 红色警报, "Red Alert")
*''Korean:'' '''Patrol''' (패트롤 ''Paeteurol''), '''First Aid''' (''Cybertron'', 퍼스트에이드 ''Peoseuteu Eideu''), '''Ultra First Aid''' (Cybertron Guard, 울트라 퍼스트에이드 ''Ulteura Peoseuteu Eideu'')
*''Polish:'' '''Alarmus'''
*''Russian:'' '''Paniker''' (Паникёр, "Alarmist")

==References==
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Red Alert (Armada)

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{{disambig3|Red Alert}}
:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Redalertut.jpg|283px|thumb|Red Alert takes a cue from the Quad City DJs]]

'''Red Alert''' was once a fierce warrior. It was not until he was seriously wounded, losing his hand permanently in battle, that he was able to sit back and realize how terrible war is. He is now a reluctant fighter, and somewhat emotionally detached, preferring to repair his friends than tear his enemies to shreds. This does not mean he is now a coward. To the contrary, when a fellow Autobot on the battlefield needs his immediate medical attention, he will be there no matter what it takes. He's a brilliant medic and scientist, but he's also extremely cautious.

His nominal [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], though during the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, he was accompanied to [[Velocitron]] by [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]].

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
Red Alert cheered on [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s defeat of [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. During Galvatron's trip to prison, Red Alert alerted the transporting Autobots of an incoming [[Decepticon]]. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 4}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:DWArmada2 RedAlert filtrekshields.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Red Alert, all I'm hearing from you is '[[Pīpō|WOO WOO WOO WOO!]]'"]]
One million years ago, a new faction of Transformers, calling themselves "[[Decepticon]]s" attacked various [[Mini-Con]] villages on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for unknown, but most likely nefarious purposes. Red Alert was under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s personal squad, sifting through the ruins of [[mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village C-52]] hoping to find survivors, though Red Alert was more interested in the fact that the Mini-Cons were using outdated [[Filtrek|Filtrek-A forceshields]]. What had happened to the Mini-Cons was that they had been forcibly re-engineered to "[[Powerlinx|powerlink]]" with the Decepticons, granting the [[bulk]]s increased power, which the Autobots learned first hand when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] attacked [[Cyber City]]. Realizing that they were no match for the Decepticons, Red Alert desperately asked Prime for orders. Knowing that they would be killed if they stayed, Optimus ordered a retreat. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

For a million years the civil war raged on, the once-proud Autobots struggled to defend themselves against the powerful, Mini-Con augmented Decepticons, who were in possession of Cybertron's only remaining Mini-Cons, the others having escaped at the beginning of the conflict. Hope came in the form of a Mini-Con Reactivation Signal detected by Cybertron's Decepticon-controlled communications satellites, which Red Alert was able to hack into. The Autobots resolved to travel to this distant world of [[Earth]] and resolved to fight for Truth, Justice and Freedom. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}}

[[File:DWArmada4 RedAlert Scavenger yourface.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"From now on, losing is verboten!"]]
Arriving on Earth at the [[Allspark Power Generator Station]], Red Alert attempted to communicate with the indigenous [[human]] species, asking for their help in finding the Mini-Cons, but only managing to frighten them off. [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] jokingly suggested it was because of his face. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Unfortunately for the Autobots, the Decepticons had already arrived and were chasing after [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]'s group of Mini-Cons and their human friends, [[Rad White|Rad]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]]. Just as [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] were about to jump Scavenger, Red Alert and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] arrived to outflank them. Eventually Megatron powerlinked with all of his Mini-Cons and gained the upper hand, but help came in the form of [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]'s group of Mini-Cons, who powerlinked with the Autobots. [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] linked with Red Alert, a chest-mounted disk launcher. At a tactical disadvantage, the Decepticons were forced to flee. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

The Autobots attacked the Decepticons after they'd captured Rad and Carlos, with Red Alert taking on Starscream and tricking him into knocking himself out on Smokescreen's crane. They were ultimately defeated by Megatron and captured, but escaped after the Mini-Con [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] had a change of heart and turned on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}} After establishing a base on Earth on the outskirts of [[Lincoln, South Dakota|Lincoln]], [[South Dakota]], Megatron attacked the human city with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], the forcibly combined form of the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]], to goad the Autobots to emerge from their hidden [[Autobase]]. Red Alert tried to contact the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] to no avail, and the Autobots realised the Autobot-allied Mini-Cons must have left earlier to infiltrate the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]]. Despite the considerable tactical disadvantage, the Autobots emerged and fought off the Decepticons as best they could, Red Alert somehow gaining the ability to use his claw rifle without powerlinking with not-present [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Fortunately just as Megatron was about to deal a fatal blow to Optimus Prime, Longarm and the Mini-Cons arrived, powerlinked with their respective Autobot partners, allowing the good guys to free the Air Defense Team and send the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

[[File:DWArmada10 RedAlert HotShot VENTSURPRISE.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Soon afterwards, when Red Alert was looking in on the Mini-Cons, he discovered that they had vanished. Again. He thought that as they were free to come and go as they pleased, perhaps they needed some time to cool off after Optimus Prime admonished them for disobeying his orders during the Air Defense Team incident. The Autobots received an answer to the mystery when local news networks reported strange lights in [[Tranquility, Kansas|Tranquility]], [[Kansas]]. Racing there in a [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]], they discovered that the Mini-Cons were being subconsciously drawn to a strange obelisk. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were there as well and a fight quickly broke out, but as they fought, the Mini-Cons (and Rad) were taken into the obelisk and it blasted off to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} With the shuttle destroyed, Optimus Prime prepared to use the [[space bridge]] to go back to Cybertron and retrieve specialised equipment needed to fly to the Moon, but the Decepticon sensors had to be neutralised before he could do so without compromising security. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Hot Shot and Red Alert infiltrated the Decepticon base at Silver Ridge, knocked out [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and erased the space bridge trace data of Prime travelling to Cybertron. Unfortunately, just before Prime returned, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] returned to Silver Ridge, forcing Red and Hot Shot to hide inside a wall panel. Determined not to let the Decepticons learn of their secret Autobase locations on both Earth and Cybertron, Red Alert and Hot Shot blasted the hapless Decepticons and destroyed their computer. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:DWArmada13 Prime RedAlert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Doctor, we need your help defusing this atom bomb!" "OPEN THAT SLAG UP!"]]

After the crisis on the moon was diverted, Red Alert picked up an emergency transmission from Smokescreen and Scavenger, who had detected a Decepticon rocket launch pad in Death Valley, [[California]]. At the same time, a Mini-Con escape pod from the moon was detected in [[Alaska]], and Optimus Prime, needing to play politics to keep the Mini-Con refugees on side, decided to deploy the Autobots to the icy north. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} Arriving in Alaska, Red Alert and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] were tasked with cutting the ice that entombed the escape pod with their [[sonic cannon]] while the other Autobots and Mini-Cons defended the area from the Decepticons. Unfortunately, at this moment Megatron attacked the Autobot shuttle with his [[Solar Scalpel]], an orbital superweapon launched from the rocket base in Death Valley. As if they weren't having enough problems, an-over-powerlinked [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] attacked, forcing Hot Shot and Red Alert to intercept. The two Autobots were flattened by the overpowered Cyclonus, until Optimus Prime stepped in and crushed the Decepticon's chest. With the Solar Scalpel destroyed by the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], rescue operations recommenced. Suddenly, Optimus Prime vanished. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

[[File:WorldsCollide2 RedAlert hit.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

Returning to Autobase: Earth via space bridge, Red Alert and the others discovered that while Optimus Prime didn't return to their base, they did have ''an'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. While the Mini-Cons postulated that he may be from another dimension, Red Alert did his best to stabilize the mysterious Autobot's condition. Sadly, the Prime briefly reactivated to warn them of the "walls" of reality crumbling and that "chaos" was coming, before expiring. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} With the arrival of the dimension-crossing Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], the Autobots got some clues into what happened to "their" Optimus Prime and the means to search for him throughout the [[multiverse]]. Red Alert and Longarm returned to the scene of Over-Run's appearance on Earth, but could not find his [[null-reality pod]], as it had been seized by the Decepticons. Unfortunately, this search for Optimus Prime prompted Megatron to lead an assault on Autobase: Earth, blowing up the computer in the unwitting Red Alert's face as he was using it. With Optimus missing, Red Alert assumed command and ordered the Autobots to roll out, but the Autobots were swiftly defeated. Red Alert was knocked unconscious by Starscream, but Megatron demanded the right to strike the final blow. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}}

[[File:DWArmada18 TheEnd Autobots Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|"What's the diagnosis?" "There are deep lacerations in the sternum- WHERE ALIENS HAVE TAKEN OVER HIS BODYYYY!!" "HOO-WHAAAAAAAT?!"]]

The Autobots were inadvertently saved from a fate exactly the same as death when a [[Galvatron (G1)|mysterious, powerful Cybertronian]] appeared and took the Decepticons apart, though the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]] were forced to intervene to prevent the being from defeating Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} After the Decepticons limped away, a seriously-trashed Red Alert reported to Optimus Prime (who had been rescued and was now on Autobase: Cybertron) on the bad condition of the Earthside Autobots, in particular Smokescreen. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

With this in mind, those who survived Megatron's attack were less-than-pleased when they learned of Optimus Prime's alliance with the Decepticons to defeat [[Unicron]], the Chaos Bringer and eater of worlds. To prevent a fight from breaking out on Earth, Optimus sent them ahead to Autobase: Cybertron, where its less-damaged facilities could be used to save Smokescreen's life. However, Red Alert and the others still thirsted for revenge against Megatron, and assigned [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] to keep an eye on him. When Megatron isolated himself from the other Transformers by landing on Unicron in the hopes of striking a deal with the Choas Bringer, they attacked, sending the Decepticon leader into Unicron's depths as it disappeared from this reality. {{storylink|The End}}
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====''Energon'' comic====
While Optimus Prime waited for a meeting with the High Council, Red Alert, Scavenger and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] were seen travelling on a highway in the center of [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} Red Alert later returned to Earth in response to the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] attacks on four major cities, {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} being stationed in [[Toronto]] where he had to withstand [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebombs]] as well as [[Beachcomber (Energon)|Beachcomber]]'s puns. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Ikuya Sawaki]] (Japanese)|[[Claus Brockmeyer]] (German), [[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish), [[Ettore Zuim]] (Portuguese - Brazilian), [[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Jyrki Kovaleff]] (Finnish)}}
[[File:Base redalert newgun.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Let's go practice medicine"]]
Red Alert and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] were old comrades in the war over the [[Mini-Con]]s on Cybertron, with Red securing victory for his leader many times through his dedication to careful planning and preparation. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} When a beacon from the planet [[Earth]] reached Cybertron in [[2010]], alerting the Autobots and Decepticons to the awakening of the long-missing [[Mini-Con]]s on the far-off world, Red Alert journeyed there with Optimus and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] to investigate. Teleporting to the planet's surface at the same time as the Decepticons, Red immediately engaged [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], protecting the Mini-Con [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and the humans he had befriended from the Decepticon. The villains were driven off, but soon returned to menace the humans and their Mini-Con friends again, and Red—now sporting an ambulance [[alternate mode]]—and the Autobots came to their rescue once more. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} Red and Hot Shot shielded their new allies against a blast from [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], which yielded great reward: the explosion unearthed two Mini-Con stasis panels, which Red and Hot Shot activated, gaining new Mini-Con partners of their own. [[Powerlinx]]ing with [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], Red Alert obtained a new laser gun, with which he blasted [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. The Decepticons withdrew, and the Autobots set about the business of constructing a base on Earth out of the Mini-Con's crashed [[Exodus (Armada)|ship]]; after helping explain Cybertronian history to the kids, Red Alert gifted them with a protector in the form [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]]. {{storylink|Base}}
[[File:Soldier redalert disklauncher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Save the rainbow. Taste the rainbow.]]
On a mission to track down the signal of a Mini-Con panel in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]], Red Alert partnered up with [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]]. After some off-roading fun to kick things off, the pair soon got lost and Carlos quickly got tired of Red Alert's humorless personality, but when the Decepticons attacked, Carlos had an up-close view of Red Alert's battle prowess as the medic used a grappling line to evade attacks from Demolishor. {{storylink|Comrade}} Hot Shot also expressed discontent with the officious Red Alert after he scolded him for not pulling his weight, but Red was soon to prove his value to the young Autobot while in [[Antarctica]]: in addition to quickly repairing Optimus Prime's malfunctioning trailer, Red saved Hot Shot's life by taking out [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] with his grapple, saved him ''again'' by clonking Megatron with his disk launcher, saved the ''kids'' from falling to their doom with his disk, ''and'' snatched the Mini-Con panel out of Starscream's hands! {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}
[[File:Carnival redalert and longarm.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|If you don't leave me alone, I will obtain the rights to make an eighth Rocky movie...and I know you don't want that.]]
While searching for a Mini-Con in a forest, Red Alert was the one who deduced that Optimus's trailer could be used to fight a forest fire. {{storylink|Jungle}} He later supervised maintenance work on the Autobot base, {{storylink|Carnival}} and accompanied his team-mates on a mission to the [[Sahara]]. This mission ended with yet another Mini-Con under the Decepticons' control. {{storylink|Palace}} Red Alert was furious when the Decepticons captured their human allies, and had to be physically restrained by Optimus from attacking Megatron as he ransomed the humans for the Autobots' Mini-Cons, but things turned out okay thanks to the efforts of [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] and [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]]. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}}

After working with a disinterested Hot Shot to continue salvaging what they could from the Mini-Con ship, Red joined in searching the caverns beneath a human city for the next Mini-Con, puzzling train passengers by driving through subway tunnels in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} Later, looking for a Mini-Con at the bottom of the ocean, Red helped keep the Decepticons busy while the kids explored the ruins of an undersea civilisation, and carried Carlos to safety when the ruins began to collapse. {{storylink|Ruin}} The Decepticons succeeded in obtaining both these Mini-Cons, but Red Alert finally scored a win for the Autobots when he used his grapple to secure a panel on a volcanic island. The Autobots found they couldn't awaken this Mini-Con, causing Red to wonder aloud about the mysterious nature of the little 'bots, and the legends he had heard that they were the key to peace in the universe. {{storylink|Prehistory}} [[File:Gale redalert altmode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] As it turned out, the Mini-Con was part of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, and required its two partners—one currently in the hands of the Decepticons—in order to awaken. The Decepticons soon invaded the Autobot base to bring the sword together, and Red Alert unleashed the base's defense systems on them. When this put their human allies in danger they turned to more tricky tactics, and Red took Starscream out of the equation with the confusing powers of a hall of mirrors. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

With the Star Saber successfully formed an in Autobot hands, Red Alert found the time to tinker, upgrading Laserbeak so that the kids would be able to direct him across greater distances. {{storylink|Overmatch}} He encouraged Hot Shot to train harder with the weapon, then partook in a search for a Mini-Con on a busy highway, helping Optimus hold off Starscream. The Autobots won the day thanks to the arrival of the mysterious [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]; Red was unsure if the newcomer was entirely trustworthy, but considered the search for the Mini-Cons of greater import. {{storylink|Gale}} As it turned out, Red Alert was right: Sideways soon changed sides to the Decepticons, and lured Hot Shot—who had, as Red feared, placed too much confidence in the Star Saber—into a battle on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. Hot Shot lost the sword to the Decepticons, and was returned to Earth, where Red tended to his wounds. {{storylink|Credulous}}
[[File:DecisiveBattle redalert gunarm.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Dead or alive, you're coming with me!"]]
On a mission to a foggy forest, Red Alert and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] battled Starscream and Demolishor, after which Red was tasked with using his grapple to recover a Mini-Con panel from a cliff-face, only to be foiled by Cyclonus. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} Soon after, the Autobots were joined by former Decepticon [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], who Red Alert defended to the distrustful Smokescreen and kids by explaining his long-standing friendship with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} Red and Smokescreen supervised the kids when they went on vacation to the countryside, but when a flash-flood swept the area, Red, Carlos and a young boy named [[Shaun]] were buried in a mudslide. Unable to transform with the local news network present, Red Alert had to wait to be dug out by Smokescreen, Optimus and Scavenger, after which he used his grapple to get them all to safety. {{storylink|Vacation}}

On another Mini-Con search, Red Alert tried to snipe Demolishor as he made a grab for the newest stasis panel, but was stopped by Cyclonus. The Mini-Con was recovered by the newest Autobot, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]], and Red backed him up when he and Hot Shot took point on the next Mini-Con hunt. Unfortunately, this mission ended in failure for the Autobots, and the Decepticons acquired control of the Skyboom Shield. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Red Alert later took part in a decisive battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, taking out Sideways with a single well-aimed blast. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} He stayed at base for the next battle, but was on hand to repair Optimus's injuries after the fight was over. {{storylink|Vow}} When Sideways sucked the kids into cyberspace, Red Alert managed to extricate them before an evil force within the the digital realm was able to do them any harm. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}} He then put a firewall in place to prevent further incidents, and remained at the base to observe the Autobots next mission alongside the kids. {{storylink|Tactician}} Optimus Prime was badly injured in this encounter, and Red Alert conducted the extensive repairs needed while the other Autobots went into another battle without them. The battle went badly, and Red prepared to join his comrades in action until Optimus forcibly removed himself from the medibay against Red's recommendation and helped win the day. {{storylink|Linkup}}
[[File:Detection redalert bossing around.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Show me your moves!"]]
In another moment of downtime, Red Alert again supervised repairs to the Autobot base, but got fed up of nobody really knowing what they were supposed to be doing and finished the job himself. {{storylink|Detection}} Red stayed at the base with the kids, spectating over a monitor, while the rest of the Autobots enaged the Decepticons and their newest member [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. While the boys went off to search for a Mini-Con panel that activated somewhere in the bowels of the ship, Red and Alexis were contacted by Sideways and informed that the new panel contained one of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]], who formed the third Mini-Con weapon, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} When the boys returned with the Mini-Con, [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]], Red Alert took them to the battlefield, and was subsequently injured shielding them from Decepticon fire. His selfless action convinced the timid Sky Blast to act, and he sent out a call that awoke the other two components of the Requiem Blaster. The Space Mini-Con Team combined, and the weapon wound up in Optimus Prime's hands, ensuring an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Desperate}}

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The Autobots called a meeting to determine what to do with the Requiem Blaster, and Red agreed with the other Autobots who voted to put it to aggressive use. Overhearing this decision, the kids helped the pacifistic Space Team run away, and Red joined the other Autobots in searching for them. {{storylink|Runaway}} Understanding the Space Team's feelings, the Autobots decided not to employ the blaster in battle, so Red Alert and Smokescreen stayed behind at the Autobot base to safeguard the trio while the rest of the team went on their next mission. Unfortunately, the Decepticons staged a feint operation that allowed them to attack the under-manned base, overpowering Red Alert, seizing the Requiem Blaster, and fatally wounding Smokescreen with its power. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} Luckily, Red went to work on Smokescreen quickly, saving his [[Spark]] and rebuilding his body anew, giving him new life as "Hoist". {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

Once again, Red Alert remained behind while the other Autobots, acting on information from a turncoat Starscream, invaded the Decepticon base and liberated their captive Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Rescue}} He checked over Starscream's wounds when the Decepticon returned from a later mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} then joined in the effort to construct a [[Axalon (Armada)|new starship]] for the Autobots, making sure to keep the others on-project in his usual straightforward way. Before the ship was finished, however, Starscream defected back to the Decepticons, allowing them to gain control of all the Mini-Con weapons {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} and form the [[Hydra Cannon]], with which they threatened to destroy Earth. Red analyzed the Decepticon weapon from afar, but ultimately it took Optimus Prime sacrificing his life to destroy it. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}
[[File:Miracle grinning red.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Nice shooting, son. What's your name?" "It's Murphy."]]
With Optimus's death, the mantle of leadership fell to a conflicted Hot Shot, and Red Alert helped—though some aggression therapy—to convince him to take the title. {{storylink|Remorse}} The Autobots proceeded to complete their ship, the ''Axalon'', to pursue the Decepticons, but it fell to Red Alert to inform the kids that they would not be joining the Autobots on the journey. While Red was running final checks on the bridge, however, the Mini-Cons swarmed the room, blocking his access to the consoles in a silent protest that convinced the Autobots allow the humans to join them. {{storylink|Depart}} Red helped pilot the Autobot ship when it subsequently took off; a space battle with the Decepticons resulted in short order, during which the Mini-Cons used their powers to resurrect Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Miracle}}
[[File:Puppet redalert blackhole.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|I am fully charged!]]
No sooner were they reuinted with Prime than a worm hole opened in space alongside the Autobots' craft, sucking Red Alert and Hot Shot into its depths. The pair were disgorged on a strange, dead planet where they and a trio of Decepticons found themselves menaced by a sinister clone of Optimus Prime named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Optimus Prime soon arrived to dispatch his dark doppelgänger, Red, Hot Shot and the Decepticons all sustained serious injuries, but were saved by their partner Mini-Cons, who used their powers to heal their wounds, [[spontaneous recoloration|changing the color]] of their armor. {{storylink|Puppet}}

Both factions returned to Cybertron, and during the first battle back on their homeworld, Red Alert and [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] remained aboard the ''Axalon'' to protect the kids and Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} A little later, Red caught Hot Shot in the act as he was preparing to depart on an unsanctioned solo mission. Learning that Hot Shot was aiming to make contact with Megatron—now Galvatron—in hopes of uniting the two factions against the danger posed by the emerging [[Unicron]], Red let him go. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} While Hot Shot was off on his mission, Red Alert helped co-ordinate troop movements across Cybertron, {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} recommending the deployment of backup for Hot Shot as his mission took him underground on the trail of Unicron. {{storylink|Portent}}

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Red Alert remained aboard the ''Axalon'' with the kids for the next battle, which concluded with the Autobots and Decepticons finally agreeing to combine forces in the face of Unicron's threat. {{storylink|Cramp}} Red stood by Optimus Prime's side for the impromptu ceremony that saw the two armies formally unite, then took part in the first strike against Unicron before withdrawing to the ''Axalon'' to watch the demi-god's transformation from Cybertron's moon to titantic robot. {{storylink|Alliance}} When the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] informed them that the key to stopping Unicron was to free the three Mini-Con weapons powering him, Red Alert brought them and the kids to the underground warp-gate previously discovered by Hot Shot that would teleport them inside Unicron's body. Tremors caused by the battle raging outside caused the subterreanean tunnel to collapse, but Red shielded the kids and Mini-Cons and got them through the portal before he was buried in the subsidance. {{storylink|Union}} He soon extricated himself from the cave-in and returned to the surface, horrified at the devastation. {{storylink|Origin}} Red Alert participated in the final attack on Unicron that culminated in the chaos bringer's apparent destruction when Galvatron sacrificed himself, robbing Unicron of the hatred needed for him to exist. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}
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=====Alternate timeline=====
In a timeline where the Cybertronians' conflict never left their home planet, the Mini-Cons' influence on the Autobots and Decepticons subjugated the larger robots. Red Alert and the rest of his kind were left entangled in a semi-organic growth spawned from Unicron's cells, and were shut down by Unicron's power. Carlos, Alexis, and Rad appeared before him, visitors from another time, and beheld Red Alert's inert form before shooting off into time once more, eventually leading to Red Alert's fate being prevented. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}
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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English), [[Yasuyuki Kase]] (Japanese)|[[Robert Kotulla]] (German), [[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish), [[Samuel Harjanne]] (Finnish, eps. 1 - 39), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish, "[[Fury (Cybertron)|Fury]]" onwards)}}
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Twenty years after the war for the Mini-Cons ended, Red Alert—having gained a [[Accent|new accent]] somewhere in the intervening two decades—was assigned to a remote station to monitor the activity of a colossal [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] created by the destruction of Unicron. From this location, he reported in on the destruction of the planet [[Moriturus]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} With the black hole threatening Cybertron itself, Optimus Prime led the Autobots in evacuating to Earth, but Red remained at his station, preparing a [[gravitron grid]] that could hopefully be used to collapse the black hole in upon itself. Teleconferencing with Prime's forces on Earth for the grid's activation, Red Alert found that his efforts had sadly been in vain, as the grid proved unable to combat the black hole's force. Ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] urged that the lost [[Cyber Planet Key]]s held the key to stopping the singularity, and while the other Autobots were uncertain, Red Alert spoke up on his behalf, convincing Prime's team to focus their full efforts on locating the Keys. {{storylink|Hidden}}
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Red Alert soon joined his fellow Autobots on Earth, arriving just in time to help [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] reinforce the [[Autobot]]s during their conflict outside a museum. A relic from within the museum yielded up the coordinates to the resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet. Red Alert was sent there along with Hot Shot on a covert mission to locate the key, though Red was not too happy at the prospect of a secret mission with the impetuous younger Autobot. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} Red Alert could see little point in the race-centric society of Velocitron, but was instead far more interested to observe the Velocitronians' unique [[Cyber Key]]s. In accordance with Optimus's instructions, he tried to keep Hot Shot from interacting with the natives, but their mission was barely underway before Hot Shot had disobeyed and intervened in a local dispute. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} With non-interference now a dead prospect, Red helped Hot Shot defeat local bullies [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], then checked over their injured victim, [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]. Initially attempting to pose as native Velocitronians, the pair were found out by Brakedown's young friend [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] when he overheard Red Alert giving Hot Shot a dressing down for his insubordination. With Clocker's aid, the pair were brought before planet leader [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], who offered them information if Hot Shot could beat her in a race; he failed to do so, but Red accused him of racing for his own ego, rather than for the mission. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}
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After Hot Shot blew his systems in his next race with Override, Red Alert went scavenging for parts in a junkyward, where he was attacked by Crumplezone and Ransack, who had fallen in with the Decepticons. Although he was able to overpower them, Red was felled with ease by their commanding officer, Starscream. {{storylink|Speed}} Red recovered, but his disposition was not helped by the experience, as he continued to lambast Hot Shot for putting himself ahead of the mission, causing the pair to almost come to blows. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} Nonetheless, Red refrained from confessing their breach of protocol to Optimus Prime when he next reported on their progress. He observed Crumplezone and Ransack beating up [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], and overcame his reluctance to intervene, but was fortunately prevented from having to do so by the arrival of Override. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}
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With the [[Planet Cup]] about to start—the race which would determined the leader of Velocitron and conferred upon its winner possession of the world's Cyber Planet Key—Red Alert summoned Optimus Prime to the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Ship}} Forced to confess their failure to follow his orders upon Prime's arrival, Red Alert explained the situation, and Prime excused their actions after seeing Override's obstinacy for himself. Red himself participated in the opening heat of the Planet Cup, helping Hot Shot overcome a mechanical hiccup that prevented him from accelerating by dragging him along in his slipstream. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Red and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] guarded Hot Shot's rear for the rest of the race, and despite Decepticon interference, Red progressed to the second heat. {{storylink|Race}} Racing took its toll on the pair during this round of the contest, they dropped out to help put out fires Decepticon meddling had caused. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}
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During training for the next leg of the Planet Cup, Red Alert relayed a distress call from Overhaul on the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to Optimus, and gave voice to the theory he had formed based on observing the Velocitronians' Cyber Keys that the Transformers had been shaped in different ways by the Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Savage}} Red was a spectator for the next race, discovering stowaway Mini-Cons [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] in the crowd. {{storylink|Sand}} In preparation for the final round of the cup, Red had bad news for Hot Shot: the stress on his system from the races so far would require a passenger to ride with him to constantly modify his system. He achieved victory with [[Coby Hansen]]'s help and won the Autobots their first Cyber Planet Key, though this didn't stop Red from good-naturedly ribbing him on the winner's platform. {{storylink|Champion}} When the key was inserted into the [[Omega Lock]], it emitted a signal that Red and the other Autobots followed to the [[Arctic]], though their search for whatever it was pointing the way to was fruitless. {{storylink|Ice}}
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After having some of the damage he had sustained during his Velocitronian adventures repaired by Coby, {{Storylink|Honor}} Red Alert put his own repair skills to work giving Optimus Prime a tune-up so that he could battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], leader of Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} Prime won ownership of Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key, and Red Alert and all the other Autobots [[space bridge]]d to Jungle Planet to help fight off Megatron when he tried to steal it. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} The addition of this key to the Omega Lock again directed the Autobots to the Arctic, but Red stayed behind at base while Prime led a small team to investigate. {{storylink|Trap}} Prime's team was trapped in an avalanche caused by the emergence of the Arctic mystery—ancient Decepticons hidden in stasis who had been freed by Starscream—so Red Alert and the other Autobots sped to their rescue, digging them out so they could take the fight to their new enemies. When Optimus was injured in the subsequent fight, Red Alert called retreat so he could tend to his leader's wounds. {{Storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} Seeing no recourse but to retreat to Cybertron with the Omega Lock, the Autobots attempted to leave, but were systematically cut down in their escape attempt by Starscream; Red fell alongside Landmine as the renegade Decepticon smashed through their Cyber Key powers. {{storylink|Retreat}}
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With the Omega Lock in Starscream's clutches, the Autobots had to focus their efforts on recovering it from his island base, only to be stymied by a battle with Megatron at [[Niagara Falls]]. Red Alert, Hot Shot and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] faced off against the Decepticon leader and were mowed down by his "Death Machine Gun". {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Vector Prime transported the grievously wounded trio to a nearby military base where their human allies began trying to repair them, but Red Alert insisted they were too damaged to save. [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] refused to take accept his fatalism, and as Hot Shot and Scattorshot announced their desire to keep living and fighting, he realized how shamefully he was acting. Their hearts [[Burning justice|burning for justice as one]], the three Autobots were able to tap into the power of the Omega Lock from afar, and were reformatted into powerful new forms, becoming the [[Cybertron Defense Team]]. They returned to Niagara Falls to resume their battle with Megatron, allowing Optimus to depart to track the energy surge from the Lock that had reformatted them to Starscream's secret island base. {{storylink|Critical}} After Megatron was repelled, Red Alert and his new team joined the battle on Starscream's island, from which they were sent back to Cybertron to clear the way for the impending arrival of the recovered Omega Lock, {{storylink|Assault}} riding the unstable space bridge with the help of Coby, Lori and [[Bud Hansen|Bud]]. Upon reaching the planet, they discovered it infested with insectoid [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} and set about exterminating them. [[File:Balance red scans jolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] {{storylink|United}} Just after they got through wiping them out, the team were confronted with Megatron once more and leapt to battle him, but were easily repulsed by his energy aura. Instead, they just stood back and watched as Optimus Prime appeared to destroy Megatron with the Omega Lock, then used the Lock's power to transform Cybertron into the body of their god and creator [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

After communion with Primus revealed that the fourth and final Cyber Planet Key lay on [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet, First Aid scanned [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s memory banks to uncover the co-ordinates of the planet, which lay in another dimension. {{storylink|Balance}} When Jolt, the other Mini-Cons and the kids were snatched by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] to gain the same info, Red Alert helped Vector Prime trace their whereabouts, {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} eventually locating them on Starscream's starship, the ''[[Atlantis]]''. Red and Scattorshot joined Vector Prime in warping to the ship to rescue their stranded friends. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

[[File:Cyb ep38 this may sting.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ze healing is not as rewarding as ze hurting."]]

In preparation for the dimensional crossing required to reach Gigantion, Red Alert studied Optimus Primes's [[Matrix of Leadership]] and Vector Prime's [[Rhisling|sword]] and distilled a stabilizing "vaccine" from them that would allow the Autobots to endure the reality flux the crossing would subject them. {{storylink|Family}} Red helped to co-ordinate the distribution of Primus's energy so that the god could fend off an attack from Starscream, {{storylink|Titans}} then administered his vaccine to the other Autobots as they readied for departure aboard the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]''. While travelling between dimension, the ''Ogygia'' had its main engine damaged by the ''Atlantis'', but Red Alert and Coby's combined mechanical skills fixed it in the nick of time. {{storylink|Warp}}

Red Alert and the other Autobots proceeded to make contact with native Gigantions and explained their mission, {{storylink|Giant}} but were soon served their first major defeat on the planet when they were bested by Megatron, who had become Galvatron again through the power of the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} After Red helped to rescue Bud from the ''Atlantis'', the Autobots divided into teams to work their way towards the centre of the many-layered planet, where the Cyber Planet Key lay. {{storylink|City}}[[File:Challenge redalert cyberkeypower.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] Red Alert and his Cybertron Defense Teammates took one route together, overcoming the illusions of Sideways and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], {{storylink|Challenge}} besting [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]], but again falling before the might of Galvatron. {{Storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} They recovered in time to join the other Autobots in battle on the planet's lowest level, besting Galvatron and securing the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} Galvatron soon returned to seize the complete set of keys, cutting Red and the other Autobots down in the process and leaving them stranded on Gigantion with no way back to their universe. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} Red Alert and Scattorshot handled the programming side of things as the Autobots attempted to create a new space bridge to return home, but the endeavor met with failure, forcing Vector Prime to sacrifice himself using his powers over space and time to return his allies to Cybertron. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

Upon their return to their homeworld, Red Alert, Hot Shot and Scattorshot engaged the Decepticons in battle to allow Optimus Prime to tussle with Galvatron. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Galvatron then used the Cyber Planet Keys to enlarge his Decepticons to giant size, and the Cybertron Defense Team joined in the effort to take on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], allowing Prime to pursue Galvatron and reclaim the keys. {{storylink|End}} Primus subsequently sealed the black hole, and Red Alert turned his attention to helping in the construction of planetary engines that would move the displaced Jungle Planet back to its proper orbit. He was among the assembled Cybertronians who helped right the engines when they were damaged, saving Jungle Planet, then gathered on Cybertron's moon with his comrades to watch Optimus Prime's final battle with Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

With the war over, the Autobots embarked on a mission to build a new space bridge across the galaxy, linking all their worlds together. Red Alert was among the crew of the ''Atlantis'', ever by Optimus Prime's side. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the end of the war, Red Alert and other comrades of Optimus Prime met with a group of Autobots responsible for fighting off [[Unicron]] and saving the [[Mini-Con]] colonies while Prime's team was busy with the whole Cyber Planet Key business. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
During the war, Red Alert suffered a terrible injury that nearly killed him. This near-death experience taught him to value life in all its forms. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Red Alert's profile}} During one of his many battles on Cybertron, Red Alert defended the main Autobot headquarters from a Decepticon attack alongside [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]]. When it was revealed that angry Mini-Cons planned to bomb the base, he and the others retreated. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}} A few million years later, Red Alert participated in another battle with the Decepticons, but ended up retreating again as the enemy's Mini-Con augmentations rendered them too powerful. He wondered where the Mini-Cons who escaped from Cybertron had disappeared to, but [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] told him it was best if nobody ever found out. {{storylink|First Encounter!}}

But it was not to be. Just a short while later, a Mini-Con reactivation beacon reached Cybertron, and the Autobots tracked it to [[Earth]] to protect the Mini-Cons from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. While Red Alert and the others were outgunned by the Decepticons at first, the Mini-Cons pitched in and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] joined with Red Alert, allowing him to shoot down [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} After the Decepticons were chased off, the Autobots stood watch as the Mini-Cons and their new [[human]] friends made their way into some small caves. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Deep Trouble!}} They later decided that the best way to keep the Mini-Cons safe was to send them back to Cybertron, so Red Alert prepared a [[space bridge]] for them. In the end, the Mini-Cons refused to leave their friends, and a Decepticon attack wrecked the space bridge anyway.
{{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}}

Alongside Hot Shot and Optimus Prime, Red Alert later helped save the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] from Starscream. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}} When the Autobots learned that the Decepticons were planning to nuke their base from the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Red Alert despaired that their space bridge was still offline, so they couldn't prepare a counteroffensive. Thankfully, Hot Shot managed to repair the bridge and used it to send the missiles straight back at the Decepticons. Not Red Alert the scientist, but ''Hot Shot''. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}}

===The Balance of Power===
Red Alert and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] were entrusted with a mission to track down an ancient Mini-Con relic deep in Decepticon territory. The duo ran afoul of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and numerous [[Decepticlone]]s backing him up, forcing Red Alert to send out a distress signal. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] arrived to bolster their firepower in short order, which in turn drew [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] into the conflict. Though Red Alert was willing to do battle with the Decepticon leader himself, Optimus told him to stand down, so he could take on Megatron on his own. As the two leaders clashed, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] uncovered the artifact and activated it, and a portal opened, leading to the Mini-Cons' hiding place. The Decepticons flung themselves into the portal, and the Autobots followed them... to Earth. The search for the Mini-Cons began in earnest on this new world. {{storylink|The Balance of Power}}
{{note|This comic was written as a tie-in to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' video game]], but its details differ from the introduction seen in the game itself. [[#PS2|See below]] for Red Alert's role in the game.}}

===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Red Alert was one of the Autobots teleported to Earth by the warp gate within the remains of a Mini-Con ship. Despite the radical change in scenery, Red Alert continued to do battle against the Decepticons who had been teleported alongside them. The fighting came to an end, temporarily, thanks to the efforts of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

After securing their base on Earth, Optimus, Hot Shot and Red Alert headed to a nearby highway to adopt new alternate modes based on local vehicles. Red Alert took on the form of a four-wheel drive rescue vehicle that was part ambulance, part firetruck, part armored car. When their human allies joined them, Red Alert scrutinized their Mini-Con companions with great interest, as he had only heard of the diminutive robots in old war stories up until that point. Explosions emanating from nearby interrupted Red Alert's observations. The Decepticons were attacking the Autobots' base! The Autobots launched a counter-attack, with Red Alert deflecting a missile the Decepticon Demolishor aimed towards Optimus Prime. A stray shot from Megatron then caused a rockslide, prompting Hot Shot to leave the battlefront in order to keep the children out of harm's way. Red Alert reconvened with him afterwards, only to find that Hot Shot had gotten himself a Mini-Con partner! The children had recovered several Mini-Con panels that had been unearthed by the rock slide. One of the panels responded to Red Alert’s presence, the robot within bonding with him mentally. The Mini-Con then transformed into an additional arm for Red Alert, prompting him to name his new partner “Longarm.” Rejoining the battle, Red Alert used Longarm to lift Demolishor off the ground and toss him at Megatron. Realizing they were outmatched, the Decepticons retreated, though they managed to steal away the remaining Mini-Con panels as they warped off-planet. The children were saddened that the Decepticons had managed to take off with Mini-Cons in tow, but the Autobots assured them that they had done everything they could, and joined them in a "circle of friendship." {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Red Alert was part of the Autobot forces during a battle in [[Yellowstone National Park]]. Following the Decepticon withdrawal, he was able to successfully retrieve a Mini-Con from a mud pit. {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

===''Universe'' comic===
[[File:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm a doctor, not a dimension traveller!]]
A Red Alert hailed from [[Aurex 606.0 Kappa]]. He, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]], and [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] had just battled and driven off the Decepticons [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], [[Drench (Universe)|Drench]], and [[Wind Sheer (Universe)|Wind Sheer]] when Unicron abducted him. Unicron would have also gotten Longarm if [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]] hadn't shoved Longarm out of the way and taken his place. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}} Red Alert and Firebot were subsequently held prisoner in the [[Cauldron]] arena. The quick thinking of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released them, and Red Alert participated in the great escape led by [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} However, Red Alert and Firebot's home reality had seemingly ceased to exist, and thus they ended up in [[Aurex 204.0 Kappa]] with another [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] who had also been in the Cauldron. This Smokescreen helped them adapt to their new home. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 14/9/2015}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
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===Cyber Key Code content===
Red Alert fought beside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] until one day [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] used his Energon Saber to cut off his hand. Red Alert has never forgiven him.

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Red Alert's first duty was to defend and heal the sick and injured. Thusly, Optimus Prime sent the Mini-Con [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]] under Red Alert's protection to the [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]] (although Dirt Boss viewed it as him doing the protecting). They happily worked side by side to ensure that all who needed protection were safe. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack toy bio}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)}}

When Optimus Prime took to the field, Red Alert served as his dispatcher, alerting him via radio to mission objectives and giving him warnings.

As like the other playable Autobots, Red Alert fights the Decepticons and their army of [[Decepticlone]]s through various location including Amazon, Antarctic, Mid Atlantic, Deep Amazon, Alaska, Decepticons' Starship, Pacific Island, and eventually merged with all the [[Mini-Con]]s which form the [[Matrix Cannon]], and ultimately defeats [[Unicron]] and saves [[Cybertron (planet)|his home planet]].

He is accompanied by [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]], his [[Mini-Con]] partner, who also enables Red Alert to [[Powerlinx]].

Based on his specs, Red Alert has the highest skills of all (Despite this, it's safe to assume that he's [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|less popular]]). He has less Mini-Con slots too.

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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Red-Alert-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px|"Dammit, I'm a doctor-" "Not a pawn in this game, we know!" "...am I really that predictable?"]]
Red Alert participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, and 25 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
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[[File:Armada RedAlertLongarm toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|RED UH-LURT!]]
*'''Red Alert w/Longarm''' (Max-Con, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MC-02'''
**''Accessories'': Claw-missile, disc, blaster hand-attachment, triple-blaster hand attachment

:''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Red Alert transforms into a white Nissan Patrol rescue SUV, loaded up with Mini-Con-activated [[gimmick]]s and electronics. Placing his partner Longarm or any other Mini-Con on the Powerlinx port on his lightbar and pushing it forward triggers flashing LED lights and a voice chip that proclaims "RED-ALERT! WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO-WOO!" (The Japanese version only plays the siren sound effect.) Pulling back, on the other hand, releases a spring-loaded missile launcher that flips out his roof and into place over his hood, accompanied by an electronic firing noise. This weapon fires a missile with a hinged grappling claw, and in [[robot mode]], comes up all the way over his shoulder and can even be removed and held in his hand. In either mode, placing a Mini-Con on his hood/chest port causes his grill to spring open, revealing a pressure-firing disc launcher that fires a single projectile when the Mini-Con is pulled back, also accompanied by a "rat-tat-tat" firing sound effect. Red has no left hand, instead sporting a [[5mm post|5mm peg-hole]] in his wrist into which can plug one of two translucent red attachments that are stored in the door-panel on his right leg. The panel of his left leg, meanwhile, unfolds into a Mini-Con repair bay with a flip-up translucent red monitor screen and a port for mounting Mini-Con patients.

:The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version has some slight [[Paint operation|paint application]] differences from the [[Hasbro]] version, mainly a "separated" Autobot insignia and the addition of dark blue paint on his kneecaps.

:This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Sam's Club-exclusive [[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie line]] [[Inferno (Movie)#Toys|Inferno]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/RedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Powerlinx Red Alert toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|ORANGE UH-LURT!]]
*'''Powerlinx Red Alert w/Longarm''' (Max-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MC-12'''
**''Accessories'': Claw-missile, disc, blaster hand-attachment, triple-blaster hand attachment

:This [[redeco]] of ''Armada'' Red Alert, depicting him in his powered-up "Powerlinx" form seen in the "Unicron Battles" portion of the ''Armada'' cartoons, makes him predominantly orange with white stripes and [[tampograph]]ed "RESCUE" lettering, giving him a more beach-rescue vibe. He retains all of the same gimmicks and sounds as the previous version of the mold, and also a redecoed Longarm.

:The Japanese version has some slight paint application differences, mainly additional metallic red paint on his arms (notably his right hand), and the removal of the "EMERGENCY" text on his hood.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Powerlinx Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Built To Rule===
[[File:BTR ArmadaRedAlert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red Alert's left hand is restored by the power of not-{{w|Lego}}.]]
*'''Red Alert w/ Longarm''' (Built to Rule, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Three missiles

:One of the larger ''[[Built to Rule]]'' sets, Red Alert can be built into an emergency SUV, robot, or whatever your imagination can make out of the blocks provided. The set features a large pressure-launch triple-missile "Gatling" cannon. He also came with a [[Longarm (Armada)#Built To Rule|block-version of Longarm]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Built To Rule Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron Red Alert toy.jpg|300px|upright=1.66|thumb|Cut you up, geezer!]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Deluxe Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-11'''
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Red Alert transforms into a {{w|Dodge Magnum}} emergency vehicle. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back of his car mode causes two rear side-panels to pop out and reveal two spring-forward non-firing blasters. This gimmick is retained in robot mode, where they become over-shoulder blasters. He features an unusual transformation sequence where both the front and rear halves of the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] come together to form his legs. His hood halves open to reveal storage space for extra tools (a hammer-head and an opening claw) that can be attached onto his left arm blaster. He came with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Planet Key which, in the Hasbro version, has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''d26w'''" [[tampograph]]ed on the back. Later releases of the mold had slight indents made in the leg pieces to allow them to clip together better.

:The Takara version of this toy lacks the gold paint on the robot mode shoulders.

:This mold was later used to make [[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Toys|Cannonball]], the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movie-verse]] [[Crankcase (Movie)#Toys|Crankcase]], and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Timelines|Kup]]. The Kup tooling was also the model for the non-toy [[Kup (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Kup]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/RedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron Defence Red Alert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just what every injured robot wants to see... a giant shoulder-mounted cannon aiming at them. ''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[File:GalaxyForce-UltraFirstAid-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That looks a bit more lethal than injection. ''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''[[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Red Alert'''<ref>Possibly because the Western name for the Vanguard Team (Cybertron Defense Team) was decided very late in the game, early batches of this toy available at retail and from online stores were lacking the "Cybertron Defense" portion of the name on the packaging. However, the more widespread version with the full name was found within mere days of the original version's initial retail sighting.</ref> (Ultra-Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-21'''
**''Accessories'': Large missile, projectile, spring-loaded shield/multi-tool arm, clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key

:An upgraded, all-new tooling of Red Alert, he now transforms into a cross between a Russian {{w|R-400 Oka}} mobile ballistic missile launcher and a {{w|BTR-90}} armored personnel carrier. The left side of his vehicle mode has a flip-up non-firing double-blaster, which can also be "used" in robot mode. Inserting a Cyber Key into the rear of the missile rack splits the missile open, activates lights and an electronic beeping sound, and exposes the inner spring-loaded projectile-launching translucent "laser cannon". When the missile itself is "launched"/slid off, it lights up and plays a sound of it taking off.

:In robot mode, Red Alert finally has two normal robotic hands, and he comes with a shield that can be mounted on either arm. When a Key is inserted into the top of the shield, a cannon flips out, and its barrel tip can be equipped with several tools stored in his shins (a spring-loaded hammer-head or a gripping claw), emulating his old multi-tool arm. He has two (nonfunctional) Mini-Con hardpoints in vehicle mode, and two ''different'' hardpoints in robot mode. He comes with a clear [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-Autobot Cyber Key bordered in greenish-blue, and the Hasbro version has the Key Code "'''up0t'''" tampographed on the back.

:The Japanese release features additional red details on the missile, paints the gripping claw blue, and replaces the greenish-blue border on the Cyber Key with silver.

:This mold was also used to make the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|Darksyde Megatron]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Countdown (G1)#Universe 2008|Countdown]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/CybDefRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy RedDirtTins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|First he tried [[Powerlinx]]ing with the [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|other Dirt Boss]]. That didn't go so well.]]
*'''Red Alert with Dirt Boss''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:Available [[exclusive]]ly at [[Walmart]] stores, this multi-pack features an unchanged [[#Cybertron|Deluxe-class Red Alert]] with a new [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Mini-Con [[Dirt Boss (Armada)#Cybertron|Dirt Boss]], who also came with his own carrying tin.

:[[Hasbro]] copy writer [[Forest Lee]] confirms that the ''Cybertron'' [[Tiny Tins]] exclusives were originally planned with two different [[Race Mini-Con Team|Race Team]] decos in mind, hence the backstory involving one version of the Team being from an alternate universe and the Tins' decos showing the Mini-Cons in silhouette rather than the normal full-color images. He could not confirm what the then-chosen decos were, however, but it seems likely they were re-packs of the two schemes from ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', given the use of "[[Race Mini-Con Team#RoadAssault|Road Assault Team]]".

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[[File:Cyb-toy CriticalPath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|No, we don't know why the path is so critical either.]]
*'''Critical Path Pack!''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:This two-pack of the Deluxe-size Red Alert and ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]] toys was made available only at [[Target]] stores, retailing for $16.99. The toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:LOC CD Red Alert.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In this instance, the "C" in "ICBM" stands for "cul-de-sac".]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

:A much-simplified version of the "Cybertron Defense" incarnation of Red Alert in terms of detail and articulation, this toy was made available in the third wave of the ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' series. The missile is permanently in its split-open state.

:This mold was later used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Perceptor (G1)#Classics|Perceptor]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#Universe (2008)|Onslaught]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Legends Red Alert at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==

===Fast food promotions===
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[[File:Armadatoy happymeal redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Red Alert''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2003)
**''McID number'': '''6'''

:Part of the ''Armada'' Happy Meal promo at [[McDonald's]], this simplified version of Red Alert features a pull-back motor that zips him along in SUV mode. The toy also features [[Powerlinx]] plugs, which enable him to form a "leg" to the really silly-looking [[Mighty Robot]] into which the four Autobots in the range combine; his normal placement is as the left leg.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on McDonald's Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Cybertrontoy burgerking redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Red Alert''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)

:Available only as part of Burger King's ''Cybertron'' promotion, this version of Red Alert is a very simplified version of the original toy, transforming into a Dodge Magnum emergency vehicle, devoid of any [[gimmick]]ry... and that includes ''functional wheels''. That's right, this toy doesn't even ''roll'' in vehicle mode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Burger King Red Alert at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF armada redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Red Alert was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

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*'''Ratchet (Cybertron Mode)''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A rare [[chase figure]] of Red Alert in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the [[Metamorphosis (Armada)|second episode]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was available in the tenth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the Optimus Prime figure from that assortment.
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===Mini Car Collection===
*'''Ratchet''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Red Alert was a redeco of Majorette toy #285—a 4WD patrol car— now bearing the Autobot insignia, the ''Micron Legend'' logo, and an image of the Autobot medic on its hood. The toy came with a pack of gum.

::*''[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/4443/ratchet More information on Mini Car Collection Ratchet at Shmax.com]''

===Battle for Cybertron Game===
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Red Alert was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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==Notes==
*The ''Armada'' Red Alert toy's "WOO WOO WOO" sound effect has since become a famous in-joke within the Transformers [[fandom]]. For a short time, it also became something of an impromptu chant among fans at Transformers conventions. Reportedly, at the start of the [[OTFCC 2003]] [[Hasbro]] Panel, several fans started chanting "WOO WOO WOO WOO!" to the initial confusion of Hasbro designer [[Aaron Archer]], until he realized what was occurring.
*As a result of Hasbro using the "red cross on white backdrop" symbol on the original ''Armada'' Red Alert toy, the [[Red Cross|International Committee of the Red Cross]], who have the symbol [[trademark]]ed and ''vigorously'' protect their claim to it, took Hasbro to court over the use of their symbol. This in turn resulted in the symbol only being dropped from the toy's "Powerlinx" [[redeco]], but also having to be removed from the then-current [[Dreamwave Productions]] comics.<ref name="redcross">[http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2012/04/05/dreamslaves-4-red-crosses/ "DREAMSLAVES #4: Red Crosses"] by Matt Moylan.</ref>
*One concept drawing in the ''[[Micron Densetsu Year Book 2003|Micron Legend Yearbook 2003]]'' depicts Red Alert as having a large siren perched atop his cranium.
*According to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' PlayStation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Red Alert's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:
**Mass: 3,838 lbs
**Robot height: 19' 8"
**Robot top speed: 37 mph
**Vehicle height: 7' 3"
**Vehicle top speed: 155 mph
**Vehicle power: 450 hp @ 6600 rpm
*According to Aaron Archer, Red Alert's head sculpt seems to be based on RoboCop, hence his personality.
*His Cybertron Defense toy's Cyber Key Code info contains a reference to [[The Transformers: The Movie|the '86 movie]]. According to the info, Hot Shot had his arm torn off during the battle with the Scrapmetals. Red Alert mended the arm better than it had been before, even fixing a bad rotator cuff. This references [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s repair of [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] ("You even got rid of a nasty burr on my rotator").

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ratchet''' (ラチェット ''Rachetto''), '''First Aid''' (''Galaxy Force'', ファストエイド ''Fasuto Eido''), '''First Gunner''' (Vanguard Team, ファストガンナー ''Fasuto Gannā'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Riadó''' ("Alert")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóngsè Jǐngbào''' (China, 红色警报, "Red Alert")
*''Korean:'' '''Patrol''' (패트롤 ''Paeteurol''), '''First Aid''' (''Cybertron'', 퍼스트에이드 ''Peoseuteu Eideu''), '''Ultra First Aid''' (Cybertron Guard, 울트라 퍼스트에이드 ''Ulteura Peoseuteu Eideu'')
*''Polish:'' '''Alarmus'''
*''Russian:'' '''Paniker''' (Паникёр, "Alarmist")

==References==
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[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Athletes]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

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[[Hasbro]] [[stock photography|stock photos]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe class [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]].

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:''Scattorshot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:ScattorshotPromo01.jpg|right|234px|thumb|He's a little bit country and a lot techno.]]
A former computer-game programmer, '''Scattorshot''' quickly became [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s go-to bot for computer work. But the nervy robot not only doesn't think he's cut out for battle, but believes the mere fact that he's done as well as he has ''in'' battle is just a big setup. He's convinced his good luck will run out on him, and run out at the worst possible moment.

As such, Scattorshot has developed a thing about guns. He likes altmodes with a ''lot'' of them. Maybe with enough firepower, he can prolong that whole karma thing. His companions find him to be a bit pessimistic, but far from hopeless... he may make a great soldier someday if he can just get over that nervousness.

Since gaining a new body and joining the [[Cybertron Defense Team]], Scattorshot has gained more confidence and lost some of his pessimism, now that he has two brothers in arms watching his back. That, and the fact his new body has enough weaponry for him to make his own 'luck'.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Ian Cox]] (English), [[Tarusuke Shingaki]] (Japanese)|[[Maurizio Reti]] (Italian), [[Janne Porkka]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Jari Viitanen]] (Finnish, episodes 40 - 52)}}

When a [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] threatened Cybertron, Optimus organized a planet-wide evacuation to [[Earth]]. But [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] attacked during the exodus. When the Decepticon leader appeared inside the Autobot base, Scattorshot charged him but was quickly knocked away. Later Scattorshot attempted to attack Megatron from behind, only for him to dodge, leading to Scattorshot hitting [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] instead. With the Autobots defeated, he accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

When Optimus Prime and Scattorshot arrived on [[Earth]], the latter scanned his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] off of a billboard advertising a war movie. To Prime's surprise, it was a conspicuous military half-track, and Prime berated him for his choice of a disguise. Scattorshot sassed back that Prime's own vehicle mode of a gigantic fire truck armed with huge cannons sure was a good disguise. Then he pretended that Prime had disappeared for the moment, as he was so good at blending in. He finally laid out the advantages of a half-track, such as off-road, all-terrain capability, relatively high speed in difficult conditions and that nobody would ever think to give him a parking ticket. Prime merely replied "Well... a fire truck is bigger." Scattorshot responded "Wanna race?" before quickly driving off. {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}} He later met the humans [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], the Autobots' newest allies on the organic planet. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

[[File:Cyb ep3 base hologram.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Turn left at the next intersection, my rear. No more using Mapquest.]]
Afterwards, Scattorshot proposed a design for the Autobots' new base on Earth, only for it to be heavily criticized by Lori. An alternate design, provided by Jolt, was held in higher regard by the humans. During the building of the base, Scattorshot noticed the Decepticons approaching Earth once more. The base's stealth coating had not been completed at the time, meaning that the Autobots' efforts would be wasted should the Decepticons come within sensor range of its location. Scattorshot organized the humans and part of the Autobot team in the process of hiding the base, while another group held the Decepticons at bay. The stealth coating was completed just in time, securing the base's safety and secrecy. {{storylink|Haven}} From Earth, Scattorshot witnessed [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]'s attempt to close the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] near [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], which ended in failure. Scattorshot then picked up an [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] communication locating [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Optimus went out to investigate. When Megatron and Strarscream also showed up to cause trouble, Scattorshot left the base and lent his cannons to the fight, blasting Thundercracker out of the sky. {{storylink|Hidden}} After the Autobots decided to focus their efforts on tracking down the Cyber Planet Keys and the Omega Lock, Scattorshot made clear that they couldn't just blindly search the Universe for their quarry. Thus, the Autobots set out to gather whatever useful information they could around the globe, eventually happening upon a lead pointing them towards a museum in Mexico. The Decepticons were tracking them during their search though, and when they attacked again, Scattorshot used [[Cyber Key]] Power to send a volley of missiles towards Starscream. Unfortunately, the artifact the Autobots had tracked down turned out to not be the genuine article, though it did provide them with the coordinates of the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

[[File:Cyb ep5 in space.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Where we're going we won't need...roads]]
When Coby approached Scattorshot, asking if he could take him up into space, the Autobot refused at first. He was eventually convinced by [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] to use the space-bridge to take the boy into orbit, the Mini-Con posturing that it would be a "good-will" mission between humanity and the Autobots. A stray shot from Thundercracker, battling Optimus and Vector Prime down on the planet's surface, wound up impacting Scattorshot's protective force-field during this venture. The blast knocked Scattorshot off the space-bridge itself, disallowing him from bringing himself or his human charge back to solid ground. Though Jetfire was alerted to the situation and tried to stage a rescue, a man-made satellite crashing into the group sent Scattorshot and Bud plummeting down at dangerous speeds. As they began to burn up, they luckily entered a warp gate created by Jolt and were safely brought back at to headquarters. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} After the kids returned from a day out at the movies, Lori and Bud told of how Coby had been rattled by a horror flick. The Autobots had a hearty laugh at his expense. Later that evening, during another encounter with the Decepticons, Scattorshot warned the Autobots that humans were approaching their battleground. Neither side wanted to be discovered by more of the locals, and so the battle was brought to an abrupt end so they could all withdraw. {{storylink|Speed}} When an earthquake struck near [[Rockville]], Scattorshot got a fix on its epicenter under the nearby [[Mount McDermott]]. He then followed Optimus Prime to help the humans affected by the tremor, while keeping a tab on the collapsing mountain remotely. Discovering that a reservoir beneath the mountain threatened to flood the town once the terrain shifted, the Autobots set about draining away the water before this happened. Scattorshot blew open a mine shaft, allowing Optimus access to drain the reservoir. With this task done, Scattorshot forced a more controlled collapse of the mountain with a couple of missiles, saving the Rockville from disaster. {{storylink|Collapse}}

After many false leads, Scattorshot began losing his enthusiasm over finding the [[Omega Lock]], and stayed at the base as coordinator while the rest of the team continued the search. He received a request from [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] for aid in digging through the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]], and relayed this message to Optimus. Predictably enough, this mission too ended in failure. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} Scattorshot continued to receive transmissions at the Autobots' base, including a scheduled communiqué from Red Alert on [[Velocitron]]. He later headed out into the field when word came that an Autobot civilian was being attacked by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Scattorshot was one of the first to deploy against him, using [[Cyber Key]] power to fire grenades at the Decepticon. The civilian led the Autobots to an inscription detailing the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key after being rescued. Thundercracker returned, forcing Scattorshot to use [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s battle station to scare him off again. Unfortunately, he hadn't moved fast enough to prevent Vector Prime from being injured in the assault, leaving the elder unable to open up another dimension gate to the Jungle Planet. Overhaul had already gone through, and was now stranded alone on the alien world. As the Autobots considered this turn of events, Scattorshot received a transmission from another Autobot refugee that claimed to have found the lost seal of [[Atlantis]]. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Scattorshot located the signal as coming from the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. Once arriving at a nearby coast, he was afraid to dive in, but once Optimus took the plunge, he wasted no time following. Along with Optimus Prime and Landmine, he found he had trouble in the water until being taught how to swim by [[Bud Hansen|Bud]]. Once on the ocean floor, he assisted Optimus in clearing away debris from the symbol. Then Megatron arrived, and Scattershot charged at the Decepticon leader but was easily knocked away. As the Autobots and Decepticons clashed, Vector Prime managed to activate ''Atlantis'', in reality an ancient Cybertronian ship, and Scattorshot was carried to the surface by Optimus Prime to mask its signature from human detection. The ''Atlantis'' then disappeared, amazing all of the combatants. {{storylink|Deep}} The Autobots searched the globe for where the ''Atlantis'' had warped to, but failed to yield any results. Optimus eventually deduced that the ''Atlantis'' had been warped behind the moon, only to find the Decepticons already blitzing the ship in space. While Optimus fought Megatron within the vessel for the Omega Lock, Scattorshot and the others fought off Thundercracker and Starscream. The relic came into the Autobots' posssession, though at the cost of the ''Atlantis'' itself. When Vector Prime came into contact with the Lock, it created a space bridge, through which Optimus, Landmine, and Vector Prime left, leaving Scattorshot and the others to return the children to Earth. {{storylink|Ship}}
[[File:Cyb ep19 scattorshotcicle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Was a jolly happy soul.]]

Scattorshot watched Hot Shot race for the Speed Planet's Cyber Planet Key from headquarters. So impressed was he when Optimus and Hot Shot pulled off a combined jumping stunt, that he blurted out that he thought he needed an oil change. {{storylink|Race}} He also caught the race's second heat, {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} and continued to monitor the Autobot teams on [[Velocitron]] and [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. {{storylink|Savage}} After the victorious Autobots returned from [[Velocitron]], Scattorshot was present when [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] added the Cyber Planet Key to the [[Omega Lock]]. He then processed the data that began emanating from it, leading to a set of coordinates on Earth. {{storylink|Champion}} Scattorshot went out with the team toward the coordinates up by the north pole, though he wasn't very enthusiastic over rummaging around in the cold weather. Coming across Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] attacking Coby, Bud, Lori, and [[Lucy Suzuki]] during the search, Scattorshot attacked the Decepticons head-on to draw their attention away from the humans. During the fight, he was hit by a "water bomb" of Starscream's invention, causing him to freeze up. Mudflap then pummeled him while he was immobilized until the other Autobots arrived, having been drawn to his position by a distress signal sent out by the kids. After thawing out, Professor Suzuki formally welcomed Scattorshot and the other Autobots to Earth. {{storylink|Ice}}

Abandoning the search for the time being, the Autobots returned to base for repairs. Bud and Lori approached Jetfire with a request to travel to Jungle Planet, but Scattorshot backed up Jetfire's claim that the untamed world was simply too dangerous for the humans. {{storylink|Honor}} When the situation on Jungle Planet heated up, Scattorshot appeared out of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s newly created space bridge and helped surround [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} Back on Earth, Scattorshot readied the equipment for the entry of the next Cyber Planet Key. He received energy readings going off the chart and was first to notice the Mini-Cons as they were being used as a medium for [[Primus]]. He then kept contact with the team of Autobots who went again to the north pole. {{storylink|Trap}} After Starscream unleashed his Decepticon army, Scattorshot watched as they flew over Earth from the base. He questioned [[Vector Prime]]'s idea of starting a battle with such a large enemy force, but eventually took off to join the battle. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

[[File:Cyb ep25 god mode.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Beaten by a deus ex machina. How embarrassing!]]
Scattorshot was at the Autobot base when he found out that there were many [[Fandom|suspicious people]] on the internet. He later traveled via the space bridge away from Earth. While on the bridge, he shot at Starscream, but was defeated. {{storylink|Retreat}} Scattorshot was one of the initial Autobots to meet Colonel Franklin. Later, when Jetfire encountered Thunderblast, Scattorshot locked onto her until she disappeared behind camouflage. When the Autobot base's lights went out, he was the main worker to get them back on. Afterward he noticed Megatron opening a new warp gate on Earth. When the Decepticons invaded, he triple teamed Megatron with Hot Shot and Red Alert, but was critically damaged by Megatron's new Cyber Key weapon. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Scattorshot laid heavily damaged, but remained conscious while Vector Prime pulled him away from the battle. He kept thinking it was all over until he was transferred to a nearby military base. There the base personnel attempted to fix him with Coby's help. When the kids said they would never give up, the power of Primus came down from the sky and healed all three of the injured Autobots as well as powering them up. Scattorshot then took a new [[alternate mode]] and joined up with the rest of the Autobots who were still battling the Decepticons. When Hot Shot attacked Megatron, he decided to attack Scourge instead. {{storylink|Critical}}

[[File:Cyb ep26 machine gunned.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|ARROWED!]]
Scattorshot assured the kids and the Mini-Cons that they would be able to hold the fort at the Autobot base. He then continued battling Megatron and his forces. After Megatron retreated, he followed to aid Optimus Prime at the volcanic island. He focused his attacks on Scourge with the rest of the Cybertron Defense Team. Afterward he was sent to Cybertron as part of a team to slow down the black hole. He had Coby create a space bridge from the volcanic island to Cybertron for the journey. {{storylink|Assault}} On the way to Cybertron, the team encountered a meteor shower. Scattorshot blasted his way through, stating he would have the most points due to shooting the most obstacles. Upon returning to Cybertron and finding it swarming with [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]], he attacked them, but was quickly dogpiled upon with [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} He continued fighting off Scrapmetal, {{storylink|United}} until the rest of the Autobots arrived as backup. Scattorshot watched as Optimus Prime presented the Omega Lock then kept track of the status of Cybertron as it appeared to be falling apart. He drove via a spacebridge to the moon to finish watching Cybertron's transformation into [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Afterward he set up a connection to talk to Primus. Later, when Red Alert was analyzing [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s mind, Scattorshot was the first to notice Starscream approaching. He directed a volley toward the Decepticon and then fought against the Decepticon onslaught. {{storylink|Balance}}

[[File:Cyb ep27 cyb def team.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Cue spaghetti western music]]
Scattorshot joined Vector Prime to help track down the missing kids and Mini-Cons. He wondered why Coby was not using the communicator that had been provided to him. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} He continued to use the Autobot base computers to scan for some trace of their missing allies. Once they finally picked up a signal, Scattorshot followed in a warp gate created by Vector Prime. They appeared in space near the ''[[Atlantis]]'' only to see it warp away. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

Scattorshot broke the news to the other Autobots that [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] had returned to Cybertron with a nice surprise: a [[Ogygia (Cybertron)|spaceship]] they could travel to [[Gigantion]] in. {{storylink|Warp}} On board he ran a tracking program to find Bud, but the trail went cold. Instead, he found Gigantion. Upon landing, he deduced the air was breathable for the kids. Splitting up into groups, Scattorshot found himself transmitting from the ship and noticed sound emanating from underground. Later in a skirmish with the Decepticons, he battled [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|Giant}} Scattorshot was easily defeated by [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], but recovered. He piloted the Autobot ship and found the Atlantis hiding in a crevasse. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

Scattorshot watched as Optimus battled [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], then followed Hot Shot to go find Bud. He realized that Starscream was powering up the ''[[Atlantis]]'''s guns to unleash it on the city. Later he admitted to helping Coby build his robot suit out of a Scrapmetal. When the Autobots split up into search teams, he and the rest of the Cybertron Defense Force formed team three. {{storylink|City}}

[[File:Cyb ep41 rarely seen rifle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Have gun, will travel]]
They ran into Sideways and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] while searching for the Cyber Planet Key. He listened to Soundwave's story of [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] and was then surrounded by [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]]'s smoke. The enigmatic marauders immediately capitalized on their foes' limited visibility, leading to Scattorshot being hit by Hot Shot, who thought he was Sideways. The confused Autobot then had the dilemma of seeing two Hot Shot arms emerge from the smoke, each encouraging him to take their hand and decrying the other as a fake.

To figure out who to trust, Scattorshot got sneaky. He asked the closest Hot Shot a question about what [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] did before they travelled through space. The Hot Shot answered wrong and Scattorshot fired into that part of the smoke, bringing down Laserbeak and dispersing the bird-drone's fog. With the smoke clearing, he fired upon Soundwave and kicked Sideways down (after tricking his way past the villain's cloning ruse). He then powered up using his Cyber Key and helped the rest of the squad blast a pillar upon Soundwave and Sideways. {{storylink|Challenge}}

Scattorshot and his team looked for a downward passage when they ran into Galvatron and Menasor. After a brief skirmish, they used the [[triangle formation|triangle attack]] to take Menasor down. Then they battled Galvatron at full strength, but were once again beaten down. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} He slowly got to his feet, and after recovering made his way down to the inner part of Gigantion to jion the rest of the Autobots in shooting Galvatron. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}

He watched as [[Vector Prime]] inserted the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. Afterward he updated the team on the status of the black hole. When Galvatron arrived, Scattorshot was defeated with the rest of the Autobots. While Optimus Prime and the other flying Autobots were intercepted by Soundwave and Sideways, Scattorshot opened fire from the ground. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

He later thought it hopeless to build a [[space bridge]] without the Omega Lock, until he realized that they had three starships at their disposal. When feral denizens from Planet X came through the bridge, he unsuccessfully tried to shut it down. Later while in space he timed Vector Prime's reversal of time so they knew when to enter the warp gate. After clearing the tunnel he resynchronized with the normal timestream. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} As the Autobots returned to [[Primus]], Scattorshot noticed he was low on energy. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} In the battle he made fun of [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], sending the oversized Decepticon into a fit. {{storylink|End}}

Scattorshot came up with an idea on how to move [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] back into its orbit, then kept a status on the movement of the planet. In doing so he noticed the damage to one the of the rockets when Galvatron attacked it. When Galvatron and Optimus Prime began their battle, Scattorshot ran to help repair the rocket. He took control in the command center with Red Alert surveying the whole situation. When the repair failed, he joined the rest of the Autobots in manually changing the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Unfinished}} While the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]] was going on, Scattorshot met with Wing Saber right before he left. Later he shared a heartfelt moment as the Cybertron Defense team was splitting up, with him and Red Alert joining Optimus Prime on his mission to the stars. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Family}} {{storylink|Titans}}}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Scattorshot didn't just program video games on Cybertron, he also played them. A LOT. Unlike most gamers, his polygon addiction actually came in handy as he used his knowledge of strategy games to help Optimus make plans for fighting the Decepticons.

===''Cybertron'' comic===
Several months after the conclusion of the Unicron Singularity crisis, Optimus Prime and several of his crew, including Scattorshot, met with [[Optimus Prime (RID)|another Optimus Prime]] and several Autobots who had been defending Cybertron from other threats while the main Autobot forces were searching for the Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
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===''TransTech''===
Scattorshot served as an [[Axiom Nexus]] tour guide for [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:CybScattorshot toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|The goggles, in fact, do nothing.]]
*'''Scattorshot''' (Scout, 2004/2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-06'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, double-barreled gun, Earth Cyber Key

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scattorshot transforms into an anti-aircraft half-track of made-up model. In either mode, he can fire two pressure-launched [[missile]]s. When a [[Cyber Key]] is inserted in either mode, a (non-firing) missile rack opens up on his primary weapons turret. He also comes with a secondary double-barreled blaster accessory.

:He also comes with an [[Earth]]-style Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s67k'''" on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Scattorshot/scattorshot.htm More information on Scattorshot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CD Scattorshot toy.jpg|301px|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Overcompensating?]]
*'''Cybertron Defense Scattorshot''' (Voyager, 2005/2006)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-20'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key

: [[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Scattorshot transforms into a multiple-launch rocket system which kinda resembles a {{w|TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino}} (but not enough to be one). The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in [[robot mode]]. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Key in each half reveals a new weapon: the right side has a slide-out double spring-loaded missile launcher which ends up on his left robot arm, while the left has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel which ends up on his right robot arm. Both key-activated weapons feature fake handles which end up being "held" by his hands in robot mode, although the missile launcher on his right arm needs to be slid forward for him to be able to reach the deployed blaster's handle. He also comes with an extra long blue hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[Powerlinx]] plugs. Thanks to some clever engineering, the launcher turret is capable of full 360 degree rotation despite splitting in half.

: [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''Galaxy Force'' "Backgild" release has slightly different/additional [[paint operation]]s on his robot mode chest, the top, sides and front of the launcher and on the handle of the (non-opening) hatch door in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. The barrel of the flip-out launcher cannon is painted in ocher whereas the Hasbro version's barrel retains its gray base plastic color (both versions have the tip of the barrel molded in ocher plastic), the Takara version's treads are painted in glossy instead of flat black, with the front half of the treads painted from ''both'' sides (the Hasbro version has the ocher base color show on the inside), and the Cybertron Defense/Vanguard Team symbol [[tampograph]] is smaller and in a different position on the launcher.

: He comes with a clear, colorless, teal-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the Key Code "'''v4kt'''" on the back.

: This sculpt was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Dropshot (G1)#Universe (2008)|Dropshot]] and [[Overload (Armada)#Universe (2008)|Overload]], and was given a new head sculpt to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/CDScattorshot/scattorshot.htm More information on Cybertron Defense Scattorshot at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
*'''Scattorshot''' (Scout, 2007)

: The original Scattorshot toy was one of several ''Cybertron'' Scout-class toys also made available on ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' cardbacks, and sold through discount chains like Kay-Bee Toy Works. This version is unchanged from the ''Cybertron'' release.

===Universe (2008)===
[[File:UniverseWarriorsFromThreeWorlds.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Celebrating the 25th anniversary of ''Transformers'' by re-releasing three unchanged toys from three years ago? Well, it's still better than celebrating the 20th anniversary with the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]]...]]
*'''Warriors From Three Worlds''' 3-pack (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This pack of three Scout Class figures contains [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Ransack GTS]], [[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Repugnus]] and Scattorshot figures. These figures are almost identical to their original releases, except for a small size-class code tampograph. This three-pack has been sighted at Family Dollar and Walgreens stores in the United States, in Sainsburys stores in the United Kingdom and in Canadian Tire stores in (where else?) Canada for the 2009 holiday period. In late 2010 it reappeared in the United States at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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==Notes==
[[File:CDScattorshotColorGuide.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Enhanced by an all-new [[mold]].]]
*"Scattorshot" was a name Hasbro had apparently been intending to use for quite some time: Early information from the official Transformers website featured it as a working name for both [[Blight (Energon)|Blight]] and [[Six Shot]] at different points.
*According to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]], the reason both versions of Scattorshot came with extra blue guns was because both versions had a little more left on the "per item" budget than the normal plans called for, so they added the guns for a little more value.
*In the opening-credit roll call of the Cybertron cartoon series, Scattorshot's name is spelled "Scattershot". This is also the spelling used on his Cyber Planet Key content.
*According to Cybertron Defense Scattorshot's color guide, he was originally supposed to sport a blue head, like the Scout Class version. However, there was no room left on the [[sprue]] for the blue parts, hence the head was moved to the sprue for the ocher parts instead. And since the budget for [[paint operation]]s had already been used up, it couldn't be painted over in blue either.
*The [[stock footage]] transformation sequence for Scattorshot's Cybertron Defense body is one of the few in the show to ''not'' perfectly match the toy. The animation model includes shutters (not present on the toy) that slide up to reveal his back and thighs. Similarly, in [[robot mode]], the toy has a large gap on its back (where his head and shoulders are in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]), that is filled in on the animation model.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Backpack''' (バックパック ''Bakkupakku''), '''Backgild''' (Vanguard Team, バックギルド ''Bakkugirudo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sörét''' ("Lead Shot")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jīgūan Pào''' (China, 机关炮, "Machine Gun")
*''Korean:'' '''Backpack''' (백팩 ''Baegpaeg'')
*''Russian:'' '''Pulemjot''' (Пулемёт, "Machine Gun")

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:''Snarl is an [[Animatron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:CYB snarl boxart.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|My, what big teeth I have—on my hand!]]
'''Snarl''' (aka '''Fangwolf''') is a [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] native loyal to his combat teacher; the wise old warrior [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Yūto Kazama]] (Japanese)|[[Pauli Virta]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Snarl2o.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.8|Down!! DOWN, DOWN, DOG!!]]
Snarl and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] were once friends, both training under [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]. At this time, Jungle Planet was a chaotic place, filled with needless and senseless violence. Scourge took it upon himself to bring order to their world, and turned his back to his teacher's pacifist stance to accomplish this task. Though Snarl did not wish to abandon Backstop as well, he accompanied Scourge to better keep an eye on him. Over time, Snarl witness Scourge rise to power, becoming a corrupt dictator in the process. Though Jungle Planet came to know peace, it was the peace of tyranny. {{storylink|Honor}} Snarl and [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] came to be Scourge's bodyguards, both of them defending the dragon's temple from aggressors. Their greatest test came when two alien Transformers, known as [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], arrived on Jungle Planet and demanded entrance to the temple. When the strangers pushed their way past the protesting guards, Undermine attacked from behind, but was quickly subdued by Megatron. As Snarl also transformed to begin his attack, Scourge ordered a cease of hostilities in order to speak with Megatron like civilized beings. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

Snarl did not trust Megatron's supposedly noble motives in his search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s and left the temple to seek out his old master, Backstop. He discovered that his master had rescued an alien named [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], who told a very different story about Megatron's quest for the Cyber Keys. This story prompted Snarl to help this "Autobot" seek an audience with Scourge. {{storylink|Deep}} The audience was granted, and Snarl was among the group escorting Backstop and Overhaul as they walked and talked with Scourge. Unfortunately, the Autobot's aggressive and confrontational demand quickly got on Scourge's nerves. {{storylink|Race}}

Scourge out-classed Overhaul in their duel and, unable to stand back as the Autobot was being roasted alive, Snarl spirited Overhaul away. While they hid within an active volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand the extreme heat of Scourge’s fiery attacks. The Autobot then challenger Scourge to a rematch, with Snarl watching the fight from the shadows. Overhearing him cheer for the Autobot, Megatron attacked Snarl and threw the "traitor" at Scourge's feet. Too injured to fight back, Snarl was rescued by Overhaul this time around, who managed to tap into Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key to upgrade himself into "Leobreaker." {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} [[Vector Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] next arrived on Jungle Planet, and Snarl helped explain what had come to pass for Overhaul to become Leobreaker to the newcomers. Snarl insisted on joining the search for the Cyber-Planet Keys, reasoning that their planet had just as much at stake in the Autobots' mission. Optimus accepted Snarl's request, only for the group to then come under attack by Scourge and his entourage. With Snarl being threatened with termination for his treachery, the Autobots fought against Megatron and his minions, managing to drive them off when Optimus and Leobreaker combined into their "Savage Claw mode." {{storylink|Savage}} The Autobots were lured into another confrontation against the Decepticons by the trickster Sideways. This brawl was brought to an end once more by Optimus and Leobreaker, and the Autobots interrogated Sideways after pinning him down. Sideways offered a story that he was an undercover Autobot agent, but none of the Autobots fell for his lie. He managed to get away from them nonetheless when a call from Speed Planet distracted the whole team. {{storylink|Sand}}
[[File:Cyb ep22 eets your grave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bk_lfs64404 Anger and jealousy turned the king of Pride Lands into a Heartless! ]]]
After going on an off-world mission, Optimus and his troops returned to Jungle Planet to reconvene with Snarl and their other allies. Optimus tried to again parlay with Scourge, only to be met by the tyrant's usual response: he would only honor requests made by those who could best him in combat. Leobreaker and Optimus clashed over which approach they should take towards reasoning with Scourge, their argument ending with Leobreaker storming off. Snarl followed the lion-bot to the volcano he had previously brought him to train, and recounted his past with Scourge to his ally. Somewhat calmed by the story, Leobreaker reconciled with Optimus, and the Autobots agreed to meet Scourge on his own terms. {{storylink|Honor}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} {{storylink|Trap}} {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} {{storylink|Retreat}} {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} {{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Assault}} {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} {{storylink|United}} {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} {{storylink|Titans}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} {{storylink|Challenge}} {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} {{storylink|End}} {{storylink|Unfinished}} {{storylink|Beginning}}}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.7}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:CybertronSnarl toy.jpg|301|right|upright=1.67|thumb|I smell like I sound, I'm lost and found.]]
*'''Snarl''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/sword/missile launcher weapon, 1 missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Snarl transforms into a techno-organic wolf. His articulated tail features a spring-loaded missile launcher that can fire a transparent yellow projectile, making him one of the few Jungle Planet Transformers with a ranged weapon. Inserting his [[Cyber Planet Key]] causes his lower jaw to open and a pair of transparent yellow fangs to extend from his upper mouth. Unlike other Cyber Key gimmicks, this feature does not automatically secure itself into position, so as to allow the user to open his mouth repeatedly with the Cyber Key. However, his mouth can be locked into the open position by rotating down the two pieces of blue 'fur' on his cheeks.

: In [[robot mode]], Snarl is almost his [[beast mode]] inverted, as his robot legs are the beast hind legs rotated, and the torso and arms are the beast torso split and flipped. He is armed with his tail, which has an articulated handle that allows it to be held as either a projectile weapon or a sword. He retains his Cyber Key feature in this mode. He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet type Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''d43j'''" stamped on its back.

: The ''Galaxy Force'' version features yellow claws in wolf form as well as some white lining on his thighs. Surprisingly, these extra paint applications made it less show accurate than the Hasbro version.

:This mold was also used for Fang Wolf Black Version (see below) and [[BotCon 2007]] [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Timelines|Weirdwolf]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Snarl/snarl.htm More information on Snarl at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Black}}
[[File:TDPDarkFangwolf.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Dark in the city...]]
*'''Fang Wolf Black Version''' (Deluxe, [[2005]]-[[September 8|09-08]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/sword/missile launcher weapon, 1 missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: This "Black Version" of Fang Wolf was released under the [[Toy's Dream Project]] exclusive label in Japan, limited to 6,000 pieces. He is a [[redeco]] replacing all of the regular Fang Wolf's colors with black and grey with predominantly silver highlights.

:Exciting, huh? He didn't even get his own packaging, just the normal ''Galaxy Force'' Fang Wolf box with a "Black Version" sticker slapped on the window. Various sources call this toy the "Dark Wolf Version".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/TDPFangWolf/fangwolf.htm More information on Fang Wolf Black Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act371/ Fang Wolf Black Version gallery at TFkenkon]''
{{-}}

===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Fangwolf.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Master of hand-puppet kata.]]

*'''Fangwolf''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''40551 46'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick

: Part of the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Fangwolf can be rebuilt from robot mode into a wolf. He sports [[Knock Out (Prime)#Kre-O|Knock Out]]'s helmet.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Snarl's [[robot mode]] sculpt appears to be inspired by the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Fuzor]] [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]], with both bodies sharing similar details.
* Snarl and Silverbolt also share their English voice actors! Speaking of, according to Scott McNeil at [[BotCon 2006]], had he known up front that Snarl was going to be the character he'd be voicing for the majority of the ''Cybertron'' run, he'd have given him a more interesting voice than "just a [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] variation".
*For some time the official Transformers website had poor Snarl down as a Decepticon before his true allegiance was revealed. Hey, have patience guys, come on!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Fang Wolf''' (ファングウルフ ''Fangu Urufu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Agyar''' (1st dub, "Fang"), '''Vicsorgó''' (2nd dub, "Snarler")
*''Korean:'' '''Wildwolf''' (와일드울프 ''Waildeuulpeu'')

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]

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Snarl (Cybertron)

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{{disambig3|Snarl}}
:''Snarl is an [[Animatron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:CYB snarl boxart.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|My, what big teeth I have—on my hand!]]
'''Snarl''' (aka '''Fangwolf''') is a [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] native loyal to his combat teacher; the wise old warrior [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Yūto Kazama]] (Japanese)|[[Pauli Virta]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Snarl2o.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.8|Down!! DOWN, DOWN, DOG!!]]
Snarl and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] were once friends, both training under [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]. At this time, Jungle Planet was a chaotic place, filled with needless and senseless violence. Scourge took it upon himself to bring order to their world, and turned his back to his teacher's pacifist stance to accomplish this task. Though Snarl did not wish to abandon Backstop as well, he accompanied Scourge to better keep an eye on him. Over time, Snarl witness Scourge rise to power, becoming a corrupt dictator in the process. Though Jungle Planet came to know peace, it was the peace of tyranny. {{storylink|Honor}} Snarl and [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] came to be Scourge's bodyguards, both of them defending the dragon's temple from aggressors. Their greatest test came when two alien Transformers, known as [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], arrived on Jungle Planet and demanded entrance to the temple. When the strangers pushed their way past the protesting guards, Undermine attacked from behind, but was quickly subdued by Megatron. As Snarl also transformed to begin his attack, Scourge ordered a cease of hostilities in order to speak with Megatron like civilized beings. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

Snarl did not trust Megatron's supposedly noble motives in his search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s and left the temple to seek out his old master, Backstop. He discovered that his master had rescued an alien named [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], who told a very different story about Megatron's quest for the Cyber Keys. This story prompted Snarl to help this "Autobot" seek an audience with Scourge. {{storylink|Deep}} The audience was granted, and Snarl was among the group escorting Backstop and Overhaul as they walked and talked with Scourge. Unfortunately, the Autobot's aggressive and confrontational demand quickly got on Scourge's nerves. {{storylink|Race}}

Scourge out-classed Overhaul in their duel and, unable to stand back as the Autobot was being roasted alive, Snarl spirited Overhaul away. While they hid within an active volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand the extreme heat of Scourge’s fiery attacks. The Autobot then challenger Scourge to a rematch, with Snarl watching the fight from the shadows. Overhearing him cheer for the Autobot, Megatron attacked Snarl and threw the "traitor" at Scourge's feet. Too injured to fight back, Snarl was rescued by Overhaul this time around, who managed to tap into Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key to upgrade himself into "Leobreaker." {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} [[Vector Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] next arrived on Jungle Planet, and Snarl helped explain what had come to pass for Overhaul to become Leobreaker to the newcomers. Snarl insisted on joining the search for the Cyber-Planet Keys, reasoning that their planet had just as much at stake in the Autobots' mission. Optimus accepted Snarl's request, only for the group to then come under attack by Scourge and his entourage. With Snarl being threatened with termination for his treachery, the Autobots fought against Megatron and his minions, managing to drive them off when Optimus and Leobreaker combined into their "Savage Claw mode." {{storylink|Savage}} The Autobots were lured into another confrontation against the Decepticons by the trickster Sideways. This brawl was brought to an end once more by Optimus and Leobreaker, and the Autobots interrogated Sideways after pinning him down. Sideways offered a story that he was an undercover Autobot agent, but none of the Autobots fell for his lie. He managed to get away from them nonetheless when a call from Speed Planet distracted the whole team. {{storylink|Sand}}
[[File:Cyb ep22 eets your grave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2|[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bk_lfs64404 Anger and jealousy turned the king of Pride Lands into a Heartless! ]]]
After going on an off-world mission, Optimus and his troops returned to Jungle Planet to reconvene with Snarl and their other allies. Optimus tried to again parlay with Scourge, only to be met by the tyrant's usual response: he would only honor requests made by those who could best him in combat. Leobreaker and Optimus clashed over which approach they should take towards reasoning with Scourge, their argument ending with Leobreaker storming off. Snarl followed the lion-bot to the volcano he had previously brought him to train, and recounted his past with Scourge to his ally. Somewhat calmed by the story, Leobreaker reconciled with Optimus, and the Autobots agreed to meet Scourge on his own terms. {{storylink|Honor}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} {{storylink|Trap}} {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} {{storylink|Retreat}} {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} {{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Assault}} {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} {{storylink|United}} {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} {{storylink|Titans}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} {{storylink|Challenge}} {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} {{storylink|End}} {{storylink|Unfinished}} {{storylink|Beginning}}}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.7}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:CybertronSnarl toy.jpg|302|right|upright=1.67|thumb|I smell like I sound, I'm lost and found.]]
*'''Snarl''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/sword/missile launcher weapon, 1 missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Snarl transforms into a techno-organic wolf. His articulated tail features a spring-loaded missile launcher that can fire a transparent yellow projectile, making him one of the few Jungle Planet Transformers with a ranged weapon. Inserting his [[Cyber Planet Key]] causes his lower jaw to open and a pair of transparent yellow fangs to extend from his upper mouth. Unlike other Cyber Key gimmicks, this feature does not automatically secure itself into position, so as to allow the user to open his mouth repeatedly with the Cyber Key. However, his mouth can be locked into the open position by rotating down the two pieces of blue 'fur' on his cheeks.

: In [[robot mode]], Snarl is almost his [[beast mode]] inverted, as his robot legs are the beast hind legs rotated, and the torso and arms are the beast torso split and flipped. He is armed with his tail, which has an articulated handle that allows it to be held as either a projectile weapon or a sword. He retains his Cyber Key feature in this mode. He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet type Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''d43j'''" stamped on its back.

: The ''Galaxy Force'' version features yellow claws in wolf form as well as some white lining on his thighs. Surprisingly, these extra paint applications made it less show accurate than the Hasbro version.

:This mold was also used for Fang Wolf Black Version (see below) and [[BotCon 2007]] [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Timelines|Weirdwolf]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Snarl/snarl.htm More information on Snarl at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Black}}
[[File:TDPDarkFangwolf.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Dark in the city...]]
*'''Fang Wolf Black Version''' (Deluxe, [[2005]]-[[September 8|09-08]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/sword/missile launcher weapon, 1 missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: This "Black Version" of Fang Wolf was released under the [[Toy's Dream Project]] exclusive label in Japan, limited to 6,000 pieces. He is a [[redeco]] replacing all of the regular Fang Wolf's colors with black and grey with predominantly silver highlights.

:Exciting, huh? He didn't even get his own packaging, just the normal ''Galaxy Force'' Fang Wolf box with a "Black Version" sticker slapped on the window. Various sources call this toy the "Dark Wolf Version".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/TDPFangWolf/fangwolf.htm More information on Fang Wolf Black Version at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act371/ Fang Wolf Black Version gallery at TFkenkon]''
{{-}}

===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Fangwolf.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Master of hand-puppet kata.]]

*'''Fangwolf''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''40551 46'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick

: Part of the fifth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Fangwolf can be rebuilt from robot mode into a wolf. He sports [[Knock Out (Prime)#Kre-O|Knock Out]]'s helmet.
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Snarl's [[robot mode]] sculpt appears to be inspired by the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Fuzor]] [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]], with both bodies sharing similar details.
* Snarl and Silverbolt also share their English voice actors! Speaking of, according to Scott McNeil at [[BotCon 2006]], had he known up front that Snarl was going to be the character he'd be voicing for the majority of the ''Cybertron'' run, he'd have given him a more interesting voice than "just a [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] variation".
*For some time the official Transformers website had poor Snarl down as a Decepticon before his true allegiance was revealed. Hey, have patience guys, come on!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Fang Wolf''' (ファングウルフ ''Fangu Urufu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Agyar''' (1st dub, "Fang"), '''Vicsorgó''' (2nd dub, "Snarler")
*''Korean:'' '''Wildwolf''' (와일드울프 ''Waildeuulpeu'')

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]

Snarl (Cybertron)

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Mudflap (Cybertron)

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{{disambig3|Mudflap}}
:''Mudflap is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Mudflap1o.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Yes! The French: Smelly Arm-pits And All!]]

'''Mudflap''' has anger issues. A former Autobot and friend to [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], this boxing champion was forced to remain hidden on [[Earth]] after the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. This was frustrating for the young Autobot. So frustrating in fact, that when he was approached by the Decepticons, he signed up! Only time will tell if Mudflap's heart is really with the Decepticon cause.

To human ears, Mudflap speaks with a [[Accent|French accent]]. Aside from his pugilistic skills, he's an expert in swinging his massive crane-blade, incorporating it into his free-flying limbs fighting technique.

{{bigquote|What's weeth zeez humans, anyway? Zey are one bunch of deesorderly cats, eh?|Mudflap's world view|"[[Race]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Dale Wilson]] (English), [[Taketora]] (Japanese)| [[Janne Porkka]] (Finnish)}}

Mudflap was an old friend and student of the aging Autobot soldier [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], who practically raised him. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} In 2030 he was one of many [[Autobot]]s forced by the [[Unicron Singularity]] to take refuge on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} He found it somewhat frustrating, being vexed by human behavior, such as putting up traffic lights and then not stopping for them, and the resulting crashes.

One day, while he was driving through the desert outside a city after being agitated by such an incident, Mudflap was approached by the Decepticons [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. When Thundercracker opened fire, Mudflap transformed and fought back, summoning his new Cyber Key to deploy a blade from his crane arm. The battle continued until it looked like Thundercracker would win, at which point Starscream intervened.

[[File:Cyb ep14 mudflap recruited.jpg|left|upright=1.36|thumb|'''Leetle lady n'''-oh, wrong French dude.]]

Starscream told the confused Mudflap that the attack had simply been a test of his mettle, and he'd passed. He then lied to Mudflap that in this situation both Autobots ''and'' Decepticons were trying to gain the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to save the universe, the Decepticons merely trying to do so ''without'' caring about the humans. The puzzled Mudflap accepted Starscream's offer of Decepticon membership, at least for now, and became a turncoat. Thundercracker gave him a lift to the [[Fire dimension]]. {{Storylink|Race}}

The poor bugger found most of his time was spent training, and he would sometimes be deliberately left behind. {{storylink|Savage}} He eventually got to go to Earth with Starscream, where they tried to bully the Autobots' human allies into giving information on the Cyber Planet Keys. Scattorshot interrupted the interrogation, but after Starscream froze the Autobot solid, Mudflap got to pummel him for a while. Once more Autobots joined the scene, Starscream ordered a "tactical retreat" and both Decepticons fled rather than face the Autobots' greater numbers. {{storylink|Ice}} Mudflap was then part of a mission to capture the [[Cyber Planet Key]] of [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} and then got the illustrious honour of being trapped in a big metal ball by Starscream. {{storylink|Trap}}

[[File:Mudflap portal.jpg|right|upright=1.36|thumb|Burning down Sodor Station was the perfect crime.]]
Once freed, he joined Megatron's full-scale strike on Earth to capture that world's Cyber Planet Key and beat on Starscream. In the battle that ensued, Mudflap and Landmine found themselves facing each other; Landmine was horrified and appealed to his old friend to realise what he was doing. Mudflap, not wanting to fight the older mech, tried to get him to walk away and finally attacked in a panic. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} With the two locked in combat, Landmine finally put down his protege with [[Cyber Key]] power and urged him again to reconsider his path. Mudflap refused {{storylink|Critical}} and the fight carried on, only taking a brief break to change battlefields and while Mudflap spent a bit demanding [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] face "someone your own size" instead of [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]. When Landmine and Mudflap began their fight again, both were angrier and more willing to hit out than before. {{storylink|Assault}}

[[File:Cyb ep19 mudflaps new guns.jpg|left|upright=1.34|thumb|"And this ravine is where I dumped the bodies!"]]

Mudflap went on to help Megatron in battle, briefly paused in his villainy when Landmine pointed out [[Cybertron Defense Team|an Autobot team]] was en route to Cybertron and further battling was just endangering their homeworld. The crane was pained by the dilemma... but chose to keep helping Megatron. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

He was withdrawn from Earth and made part of the team that pursued the [[Omega Lock]] across the [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|United}} There, he got to see [[burning justice|completely inexplicable stuff]], Megatron jumping into a time/space vortex, and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] quite happily abandoning their leader. Narked off with the duo, he gave up and went back to Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Unable to trust the Decepticons any longer but unable to return to the Autobots after his actions, Mudflap was left in despair. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

[[File:Cyb ep36 landmine forgives.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.24|He's got the power. So raise your voice and don't be shy, Tes-ti . . .Tes-ti. . .Tes-ti-fy! Testify, testify, come on up and testify!]]

However, in his darkest hour, Landmine came to him again and offered him a chance to rejoin the Autobots. While Mudflap attacked in an angry attempt to be left alone, Landmine refused to fight back; when he told Mudflap he just wanted his friend back, the troubled Transformer collapsed to his knees in tears, apologizing for everything he had done. Landmine told Mudflap that the most important thing was to forgive ''himself'', and he and a group of civilian Autobots welcomed Mudflap back into their ranks. {{storylink|Family}}

When the black hole's growth began to devastate Earth, Mudflap was one of the hundreds of Autobots who began saving humans, noting it was great to be doing something useful for once. He then joined the Autobots in taking the fight to Galvatron himself. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Following the end of the black hole, he fought to save the Jungle Planet and Cybertron from collision. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

After this final victory, he joined his friend Landmine in tracking down Starscream, as a matter of honour. They eventually found him, but the end result is unknown... {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Retreat}} {{storylink|Challenge}} {{storylink|End}}}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron Mudflap toy.jpg|400px|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"Ostie de calisse de tabarnak, why can't I sell?"]]
*'''Mudflap''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-09'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Earth-style Cyber Key

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Mudflap transforms into a blue crane truck. The toy features two Cyber Key gimmicks, but unfortunately, they both suffer from design flaws. Inserting his key into the side of his cab flips out a firing missile launcher, which works fine in truck mode; in [[robot mode]], however, it is slung under his right arm, and the spring-loaded hinge that flips it out is not strong enough to hold it up, meaning that it dangles loosely underneath his forearm. His second gimmick is his ridiculously colossal saw-blade - first, his crane arm is manually extended, opening up the Cyber Key slot in its side, and inserting the key then flips out the translucent green blade. When fully extended, the blade and crane are about three times the height of his body. Sadly, the blade is molded from soft, flexible plastic, and if left undeployed for too long, will warp due to tension from the spring holding it down - and since it comes ''packaged'' undeployed, having been stuck like that since it left China, it comes out of the box warped. Ugh. The mast support is molded of the same material as the blade.

:Mudflap comes with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Planet Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Key Code]] "'''v6t7'''" stamped on the back.

:There are a number of small differences between the Hasbro and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] releases of the toy. The main body color is a purpler periwinkle color, while the crane boom is molded white as in the stock photos, opposed to Hasbro's deep grey. The hydraulic supports are NOT painted, while the front and rear grilles are slightly more detailed. Notably, the Takara release has NO faction symbol. Because the Takara version did not use a flexible kind of plastic, it did not suffer the same flaw as the Hasbro version, and the blade did not bend over time. Takara's instructions also have the key inserted from underneath, so the weight of the missile launching gimmick rests against the pin, and not the spring.

: This mold was going to be [[redeco]]ed to make [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], but was ultimately canceled (for reasons stated below) - and was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] anyway.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Mudflap/mudflap.htm More information on Mudflap at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{anchor|MiniCons}}
* '''Mudflap''' with Bonus Mini-Cons (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessory'': Missile, Earth-style Cyber Key

: A special version of Mudflap was released as a [[Target]] stores [[exclusive]], with a pair of free [[Mini-Con]]s attached to the box. Mudflap came with the Mini-Cons [[Tankor (Cybertron)|Tankor]] and [[Shockwave (Cybertron)|Shockwave]].

==Notes==
* Mudflap was the quintessential [[shelfwarmer]] of the ''Cybertron'' toy line. For whatever reason, he simply did not sell, and eventually ended up at heavy discount in most chains.
* Mudflap's CGI cartoon model limited him to just one Cyber Key Power, omitting the blaster in his left arm. Consequently, he would occasionally be seen wielding either one or a pair of generic hand-held guns if the plot required him to shoot something, or in the case of "[[Ice]]", drop a weapon so someone else could use it.
* Mudflap's transformation was used as the basis for the non-toy character [[Signal Lancer]]'s transformation.
* Despite his name, there isn't a mudflap anywhere on him!
* Mudflap's toy bio completely and totally contradicts his fictional portrayal, stating him to be a Decepticon spy planted on Earth long before the evacuation of Cybertron.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Demolishor''' (デモリッシャー ''Demorisshā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Demolishor''' (데몰리셔 ''Demollisyeo'')
*''Russian:'' '''Bryzgovik''' (Брызговик)

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

Mudflap (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T14:58:53Z

KS7564: /* Cybertron */

{{Picsneeded|Fiction}}
{{factions|autobot|decepticon|cybearth}}
{{disambig3|Mudflap}}
:''Mudflap is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Mudflap1o.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Yes! The French: Smelly Arm-pits And All!]]

'''Mudflap''' has anger issues. A former Autobot and friend to [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], this boxing champion was forced to remain hidden on [[Earth]] after the evacuation of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. This was frustrating for the young Autobot. So frustrating in fact, that when he was approached by the Decepticons, he signed up! Only time will tell if Mudflap's heart is really with the Decepticon cause.

To human ears, Mudflap speaks with a [[Accent|French accent]]. Aside from his pugilistic skills, he's an expert in swinging his massive crane-blade, incorporating it into his free-flying limbs fighting technique.

{{bigquote|What's weeth zeez humans, anyway? Zey are one bunch of deesorderly cats, eh?|Mudflap's world view|"[[Race]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Dale Wilson]] (English), [[Taketora]] (Japanese)| [[Janne Porkka]] (Finnish)}}

Mudflap was an old friend and student of the aging Autobot soldier [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], who practically raised him. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} In 2030 he was one of many [[Autobot]]s forced by the [[Unicron Singularity]] to take refuge on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} He found it somewhat frustrating, being vexed by human behavior, such as putting up traffic lights and then not stopping for them, and the resulting crashes.

One day, while he was driving through the desert outside a city after being agitated by such an incident, Mudflap was approached by the Decepticons [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. When Thundercracker opened fire, Mudflap transformed and fought back, summoning his new Cyber Key to deploy a blade from his crane arm. The battle continued until it looked like Thundercracker would win, at which point Starscream intervened.

[[File:Cyb ep14 mudflap recruited.jpg|left|upright=1.36|thumb|'''Leetle lady n'''-oh, wrong French dude.]]

Starscream told the confused Mudflap that the attack had simply been a test of his mettle, and he'd passed. He then lied to Mudflap that in this situation both Autobots ''and'' Decepticons were trying to gain the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to save the universe, the Decepticons merely trying to do so ''without'' caring about the humans. The puzzled Mudflap accepted Starscream's offer of Decepticon membership, at least for now, and became a turncoat. Thundercracker gave him a lift to the [[Fire dimension]]. {{Storylink|Race}}

The poor bugger found most of his time was spent training, and he would sometimes be deliberately left behind. {{storylink|Savage}} He eventually got to go to Earth with Starscream, where they tried to bully the Autobots' human allies into giving information on the Cyber Planet Keys. Scattorshot interrupted the interrogation, but after Starscream froze the Autobot solid, Mudflap got to pummel him for a while. Once more Autobots joined the scene, Starscream ordered a "tactical retreat" and both Decepticons fled rather than face the Autobots' greater numbers. {{storylink|Ice}} Mudflap was then part of a mission to capture the [[Cyber Planet Key]] of [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} and then got the illustrious honour of being trapped in a big metal ball by Starscream. {{storylink|Trap}}

[[File:Mudflap portal.jpg|right|upright=1.36|thumb|Burning down Sodor Station was the perfect crime.]]
Once freed, he joined Megatron's full-scale strike on Earth to capture that world's Cyber Planet Key and beat on Starscream. In the battle that ensued, Mudflap and Landmine found themselves facing each other; Landmine was horrified and appealed to his old friend to realise what he was doing. Mudflap, not wanting to fight the older mech, tried to get him to walk away and finally attacked in a panic. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} With the two locked in combat, Landmine finally put down his protege with [[Cyber Key]] power and urged him again to reconsider his path. Mudflap refused {{storylink|Critical}} and the fight carried on, only taking a brief break to change battlefields and while Mudflap spent a bit demanding [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] face "someone your own size" instead of [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]. When Landmine and Mudflap began their fight again, both were angrier and more willing to hit out than before. {{storylink|Assault}}

[[File:Cyb ep19 mudflaps new guns.jpg|left|upright=1.34|thumb|"And this ravine is where I dumped the bodies!"]]

Mudflap went on to help Megatron in battle, briefly paused in his villainy when Landmine pointed out [[Cybertron Defense Team|an Autobot team]] was en route to Cybertron and further battling was just endangering their homeworld. The crane was pained by the dilemma... but chose to keep helping Megatron. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

He was withdrawn from Earth and made part of the team that pursued the [[Omega Lock]] across the [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|United}} There, he got to see [[burning justice|completely inexplicable stuff]], Megatron jumping into a time/space vortex, and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] quite happily abandoning their leader. Narked off with the duo, he gave up and went back to Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Unable to trust the Decepticons any longer but unable to return to the Autobots after his actions, Mudflap was left in despair. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

[[File:Cyb ep36 landmine forgives.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.24|He's got the power. So raise your voice and don't be shy, Tes-ti . . .Tes-ti. . .Tes-ti-fy! Testify, testify, come on up and testify!]]

However, in his darkest hour, Landmine came to him again and offered him a chance to rejoin the Autobots. While Mudflap attacked in an angry attempt to be left alone, Landmine refused to fight back; when he told Mudflap he just wanted his friend back, the troubled Transformer collapsed to his knees in tears, apologizing for everything he had done. Landmine told Mudflap that the most important thing was to forgive ''himself'', and he and a group of civilian Autobots welcomed Mudflap back into their ranks. {{storylink|Family}}

When the black hole's growth began to devastate Earth, Mudflap was one of the hundreds of Autobots who began saving humans, noting it was great to be doing something useful for once. He then joined the Autobots in taking the fight to Galvatron himself. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Following the end of the black hole, he fought to save the Jungle Planet and Cybertron from collision. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

After this final victory, he joined his friend Landmine in tracking down Starscream, as a matter of honour. They eventually found him, but the end result is unknown... {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Retreat}} {{storylink|Challenge}} {{storylink|End}}}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron Mudflap toy.jpg|300px|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"Ostie de calisse de tabarnak, why can't I sell?"]]
*'''Mudflap''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-09'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Earth-style Cyber Key

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Mudflap transforms into a blue crane truck. The toy features two Cyber Key gimmicks, but unfortunately, they both suffer from design flaws. Inserting his key into the side of his cab flips out a firing missile launcher, which works fine in truck mode; in [[robot mode]], however, it is slung under his right arm, and the spring-loaded hinge that flips it out is not strong enough to hold it up, meaning that it dangles loosely underneath his forearm. His second gimmick is his ridiculously colossal saw-blade - first, his crane arm is manually extended, opening up the Cyber Key slot in its side, and inserting the key then flips out the translucent green blade. When fully extended, the blade and crane are about three times the height of his body. Sadly, the blade is molded from soft, flexible plastic, and if left undeployed for too long, will warp due to tension from the spring holding it down - and since it comes ''packaged'' undeployed, having been stuck like that since it left China, it comes out of the box warped. Ugh. The mast support is molded of the same material as the blade.

:Mudflap comes with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style Cyber Planet Key; the [[Hasbro]] release has the [[Key Code]] "'''v6t7'''" stamped on the back.

:There are a number of small differences between the Hasbro and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] releases of the toy. The main body color is a purpler periwinkle color, while the crane boom is molded white as in the stock photos, opposed to Hasbro's deep grey. The hydraulic supports are NOT painted, while the front and rear grilles are slightly more detailed. Notably, the Takara release has NO faction symbol. Because the Takara version did not use a flexible kind of plastic, it did not suffer the same flaw as the Hasbro version, and the blade did not bend over time. Takara's instructions also have the key inserted from underneath, so the weight of the missile launching gimmick rests against the pin, and not the spring.

: This mold was going to be [[redeco]]ed to make [[Landslide (Decepticon)|Landslide]], but was ultimately canceled (for reasons stated below) - and was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Mudflap (Movie)|Mudflap]] anyway.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Mudflap/mudflap.htm More information on Mudflap at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{anchor|MiniCons}}
* '''Mudflap''' with Bonus Mini-Cons (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessory'': Missile, Earth-style Cyber Key

: A special version of Mudflap was released as a [[Target]] stores [[exclusive]], with a pair of free [[Mini-Con]]s attached to the box. Mudflap came with the Mini-Cons [[Tankor (Cybertron)|Tankor]] and [[Shockwave (Cybertron)|Shockwave]].

==Notes==
* Mudflap was the quintessential [[shelfwarmer]] of the ''Cybertron'' toy line. For whatever reason, he simply did not sell, and eventually ended up at heavy discount in most chains.
* Mudflap's CGI cartoon model limited him to just one Cyber Key Power, omitting the blaster in his left arm. Consequently, he would occasionally be seen wielding either one or a pair of generic hand-held guns if the plot required him to shoot something, or in the case of "[[Ice]]", drop a weapon so someone else could use it.
* Mudflap's transformation was used as the basis for the non-toy character [[Signal Lancer]]'s transformation.
* Despite his name, there isn't a mudflap anywhere on him!
* Mudflap's toy bio completely and totally contradicts his fictional portrayal, stating him to be a Decepticon spy planted on Earth long before the evacuation of Cybertron.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Demolishor''' (デモリッシャー ''Demorisshā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Demolishor''' (데몰리셔 ''Demollisyeo'')
*''Russian:'' '''Bryzgovik''' (Брызговик)

[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Spies]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

File:Cybertron Mudflap toy.jpg

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Hasbro stock photos of ''Cybertron'' [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]
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Scourge (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T14:54:45Z

KS7564: /* Cybertron */

{{picsneeded|Appearances in fiction, Attacktix toy}}
{{factions|jungleplanet|decepticon|autobot|predaconprime}}
{{disambig3|Scourge}}
:''Scourge is a [[Decepticon]] turned [[Autobot]] and the leader of [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Map-Scourge.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb|Why do my shoulders hurt people?]]
'''Scourge''' believes in survival of the fittest and the rule of the mightiest. Not coincidentally, he sees himself as the top of both these categories. A former student of the now-peaceful [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], he is savage and brutal, and now holds the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] firmly in his steel jaws. Still, his sense of honor shows that somewhere beneath the exterior of the tyrant, some decency beats in his spark, it just needs to find a way out.

He also apparently looks up (rather down) to one of the humans, [[Lori Jiménez]]; because even though she is small, she is brave enough to stand up to big old Scourge. And let's face it, she must have pretty big cojones to do that. Scourge refers to her as 'little sister'.

{{quote|"Strength is what leads the masses, commands their respect! ''My'' strength united an entire world! Now it seems it's not enough?! '''''Impossible!''''' Strength will save my world! Strength ''must'' be enough! It ''must'' be! '''''It's all I have!'''''"|Scourge in the elevator|"[[Scourge (episode)|Scourge]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars Reborn''====
When [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] was sent to [[Animatron]] by [[Logos Prime|Soundblaster]], he came upon Scourge duking it out against a [[Bear Transformer]]. As Scourge grappled with his opponent, he accidently slammed Optimus away with a swing of his tail. {{storylink|Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Trevor Devall]] (English), [[Colin Murdoch]] ("[[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]]", English), [[Norio Wakamoto]] (Japanese)|[[Jarosław Boberek]] (Polish), [[Sepuh Apikian]] (Armenian), [[Gábor Forgács]] (Hungarian), [[Wolf Frass]] (German), [[Marko Ahde]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Cybertron Scourge past peoplesuffer.jpg|left|upright=1.35|thumb|Scourge never stops bragging]]
Long ago, Scourge was a student training under the tutelage of the wise [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]. Frustrated by the lawlessness of his homeworld, as well as the weak rulers' lack of backbone in dealing with the many criminal elements that preyed upon the people of the land, Scourge turned his back on his master's teachings and waged a revolutionary war, with one message to his enemies: bend to his will or be destroyed. Scourge's immense strength and force of arms saw him seize power over the Jungle Planet, but over time, his lofty ideal of bringing peace and safety to a chaotic world gave way to merely maintaining order under his iron fist. {{storylink|Honor}}

[[File:Cyb ep10 quite a menagerie.jpg|right|upright=1.38|thumb|[http://www.mariowiki.com/Smithy "Then we could get rid of all wishes and create a world filled with...WEAPONS!!"]]]
Years later, two strange beings dared enter the grounds of his temple. The leader, calling himself [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], claimed that he was in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, which could save the universe from a [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] left in the wake of [[Unicron|some mythical god's]] destruction. Scourge was interested, but played dumb about the Key's location, seeing that Megatron had an ulterior motive. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Scourge challenged Megatron to a bout so that he could fully gauge the newcomer's power, and found himself suitably impressed by the Decepticon's "Armor of Unicron." {{storylink|Deep}} When, far away, the Autobots claimed the [[Omega Lock]], all of the Cyber Planet Keys began to glow. Scoure witness the Key in his possession light up his throne room, and watched it in curious awe. {{storylink|Ship}} Scourge ruminated on Megatron's behavior, noting to himself that the Decepticon was suspiciously secretive. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}}

[[File:Cyb ep15 overhaul reformatted.jpg|left|upright=1.35|thumb]]

Soon afterwards, another (smaller) [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|outlander]] arrived, telling much the same story as Megatron had, except claiming that the Decepticon had no intention of saving the universe. Unfortunately, his direct, gruff manner got under Scourge's skin and the Jungle Planet leader challenged the interloper to a battle for the Key. {{storylink|Race}} In the ensuing fight, Scourge took a Cyber Key-powered missile to the face, but quickly revealed his own Key ability-shoulder-mounted dragon heads which laid Overhaul low with their ferocious fire breath. Scourge prepared the final blow, but his victim was spirited away by [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], causing Scourge to roar in fury. Overhaul soon returned once more, hell-bent on acquiring the Cyber Planet Key. Initially dismissive of the Autobot, Scourge charged into battle after Overhaul dealt with his guards. When his foe was distracted by Megatron's attack on Snarl, Scourge unleashed his flames once more, only to find that Overhaul could now withstand their heat. Fortunately for Scourge, Megatron chose that moment to toss Snarl into Overhaul, as a "gift" for him. Scourge would have executed the traitorous wolf on the spot, but Overhaul blocked his blow, drawing on the power of the Cyber Planet Key to reformat himself into Leobreaker and fleeing with Snarl. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep21 scourge training.jpg|upright=1.35|thumb]]

Bent on punishing Snarl's treachery, Scourge tracked down the wolf-bot, and had his first meeting with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. The naive Autobot leader wished to talk, but Scourge informed him of his planet's laws and suggested that Optimus battle Megatron's forces to determine Snarl's fate. Optimus refused on the spot, but Leobreaker was spurred into action when Scourge's minions moved to take Snarl away. Scourge observed the ensuing battle and witnessed Optimus and Leobreaker utterly defeat Megatron with their first combination into Savage Claw Mode. Satisfied with their display of power, he released Snarl and left. {{storylink|Savage}}

Having seen the strength of Optimus Prime, Scourge desired a battle against the Autobot leader. His wish was seemingly granted when Optimus contacted him with a challenge, but when the dragon-bot met him in a canyon, Optimus denied ever sending such a message. (In truth, the scheming [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] was behind the message, intent on letting both sides destroy each other.) Nonetheless, Scourge battled Optimus, who struck him down with the power of Savage Claw Mode. Although the Autobots retreated before Scourge could recover, the planet leader was pleased to have felt Prime's strength first-hand. {{storylink|Sand}}

Scourge was one of the Transformers who felt the energy released by inserting the Velocitron Planet Key into the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} He witnessed the Autobots' return to his planet and watched them deal with [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Megatron's]] [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|flunkies]] {{storylink|Ice}} before meeting them personally at his temple. To his dismay, Optimus still refused to fight him, intent on trying to talk the Key out of Scourge's hands. Ironically, Leobreaker shared Scourge's discontent for diplomacy, forcibly separating from Optimus and attacking the dragon. Scourge felled him with a single fire blast, but then stayed Megatron's hand when he moved to finish off the fallen warrior, claiming that Leobreaker was already defeated. Megatron was not terribly pleased by this, but relented and followed Scourge back to his temple.

Some time later, Scourge at last received a formal challenge from Optimus Prime, delivered by Backstop. Confused by Optimus's change of heart, he asked his old teacher what motivated the Autobot leader, learning that Optimus fought for peace and justice-familiar words to Scourge, according to Backstop. Although Megatron advised against the battle, Scourge was adamant, {{storylink|Honor}} and immediately began training by fighting off Undermine and Brimstone while restrained by two pillars. Having prepared himself for battle, he proceeded to wait for his opponent...and wait...and wait. To his dismay, the Autobots were late for the match, making him wonder if Optimus would try to intentionally dishonor him. Eventually, the Autobots did arrive, accusing Megatron's goons of delaying them. When Scourge turned to ask Megatron about this, the Decepticon simply denied everything and left.
[[File:Cyb ep21 jungle planet key.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb]]

Dismissing the issue, Scourge prepared to fight, but found himself confronted by Velocitronian leader [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and Lori, one of the Autobots' human allies. The latter attempted to explain the value of working together over fighting, but Scourge misinterpreted it as a slight against his planet's culture and insisted that the battle commence. However (perhaps motivated by Lori's words or simple arrogance), he did allow Optimus to choose one Autobot to aid him, and the Prime immediately combined with Leobreaker to meet Scourge head-on. Although the dragon forced the 'bots apart by attacking their combination joint, the Autobots reformed Savage Claw Mode on the other side and delivered a punch that laid Scourge out on the floor. He anticipated his own demise, but was surprised to learn that Optimus had no intent to kill him. Nonetheless, he accepted defeat and relinquished the Cyber Planet Key to the Autobots before leaving to contemplate what he had learned that day. Before doing so, he thanked Lori for her words, affectionately calling her "little sister"-much to Lori's dismay. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

When Megatron's forces attempted to raid the temple and steal the key, Scourge remained inside, claiming to have no interest in the larger war around him. He showed concern for Lori when she began coughing on smoke from the burning jungle outside, and was perplexed at her belief that bike helmets save lives. When [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] repeatedly set the forests around the temple alight to keep Optimus occupied, Scourge took action, storming outside and downing the lowbrow jet with a blast of flames. He eventually found himself being examined by [[Bud Hansen|more]] [[Coby Hansen|humans]] as the Autobots regrouped, before finally losing his patience and screaming for everyone to just leave his planet. They at last agreed, and Scourge was left to tend to his realm. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

However, the draconic dictator was soon flying on an asteroid alongside Crumplezone in order to free the Decepticons from a trap laid by the treacherous Starscream. Combining his power with Megatron's, Scourge eventually breached the sphere trapping the Decepticons, and then requested to join Megatron's group on their trip to Earth, in order to see new worlds and experience new things (and get vengeance on Optimus Prime and Leobreaker for his defeat). He greeted Optimus Prime upon arrival, and engaged Leobreaker and Snarl in battle, taking them both out in short order with his dragon mode's powerful fire breath. He briefly battled Optimus Prime before the latter was distracted by Megatron critically wounding [[Hot Shot (Armada)|three]] [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|of his]] [[Red Alert (Armada)|soldiers]]. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} He attempted to bar Optimus' path to Megatron, but was knocked aside by Savage Claw Mode. He soon got back on his feet and was poised to help Megatron finish off the Autobots when the wounded trio returned, reborn into the powerful [[Cybertron Defense Team]]. {{storylink|Critical}}

[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|right|upright=1.35|thumb]]

Scourge continued fighting the Autobots at [[Niagara Falls]], but took a moment to fry Thundercracker for attempting to flee. He then joined Megatron in warping to Starscream's island base and joining a massive free-for-all for possession of the Omega Lock. When all of his opponents fled or challenged different enemies, Scourge decided to give chase to the Autobot leaders descending into the volcano at the island's center. {{storylink|Assault}} He was held up briefly by an electric trap redirected at him by [[Vector Prime]], but recovered in time to squash Sideways underfoot. After another painful encounter with Savage Claw Mode's power, he evacuated the erupting volcano in time to witness Starscream emerge...as a twenty-story giant with an equally massive crown! When Megatron challenged Starscream in a clash that threatened to rip the planet in half (literally), Scourge led the Decepticons in a full-scale attack on Starscream. They got off one combined Cyber Key-enhanced shot before the super-sized jet blew them away. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

[[File:Cyb ep31 yet more nonsense.jpg|upright=1.35|left|thumb]]

When a team of Autobots left for Cybertron with the Omega Lock, Scourge alerted Megatron and joined the rest of the Decepticons in pursuing them. Along the way, he watched Megatron recruit [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] into the Decepticons, although he was shortly informed that Megatron only trusted her as far as cannon fodder. {{storylink|United}} The Autobots escaped at a warped section of the space bridge, but Scourge was able to pass through by focusing his own power. Upon arriving on Cybertron, he mocked Thunderblast for being damaged along the way, but then doubled over from injuries HE sustained during the trip. When Megatron successfully stole the Lock, Scourge joined him in fleeing through a dimension gate, and thus witnessed his leader's battle with Optimus Prime in the [[fire dimension]]. He managed to escape with Thunderblast before the Autobots collapsed the dimension around Megatron, seemingly destroying the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}
[[File:Decepticpile-Balance.jpg|upright=1.35|right|thumb]]

Regrouping with the other Decepticons, Scourge nominated himself as leader. Ransack, Crumplezone, and Thundercracker objected, but the dragon-bot easily defeated all three of them at once. He soon threw them back into battle against the Autobots before tackling Optimus Prime himself. The battle was briefly interrupted when everyone stopped to watch Starscream's (rather pathetic) attempt to destroy Primus. Scourge commented that Starscream had really lost his mind-and then used the distraction to attack Optimus again, restarting the fight. The battle did not go well for the Decepticons, but Scourge refused to back down, even when Thundercracker reported that Crumplezone had been maimed by [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]. Not even he was prepared for what came next-the appearance of a ghostly, darkness-shrouded Megatron above them all! {{storylink|Balance}} He continued fighting Optimus, to the Autobot leader's growing frustration, until Optimus finally broke off to engage the now-reborn Megatron and his [[Nemesis Breaker|new pet]]. Scourge was among the Decepticons making a break for the Omega Lock when the Autobots were disoriented by the collision of Optimus and Megatron's powers. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} He didn't get far before he had to confront the pursuing Autobots again {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}}, battling various opponents across Cybertron {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}.
[[File:Cyb ep37 meet soundwave.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35]]

After Megatron learned of Starscream's survival aboard the ancient starship ''[[Atlantis]]'', and the location of the final Cyber Planet Key, Scourge and the other Decepticons began searching the cosmos for their leader's old rival. Thunderblast led them to the ''Atlantis'', but it warped away before anyone else could board. However, Scourge still found his way to [[Gigantion]] with the help of the mysterious [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], who led the Decepticons through a dimension gate. {{storylink|Titans}} {{storylink|Warp}}

The Decepticons' first clash on the Giant Planet went poorly, largely due to the presence of the enormous native Transformers on the Autobots' side. Scourge found himself overpowered by [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] and blown away by planet leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]], who also soundly defeated Megatron. {{storylink|Giant}} In the aftermath of the battle, Scourge helped his leader hobble down the corridors of the planet, trying to offer comfort by claiming that everyone loses a battle sometime. He later assured Crumplezone and Ransack that Megatron's near-tangible anger was not directed at them, but rather at the ones who so easily outmatched his power. He soon saw his leader literally ''rip open'' Gigantion to access its Cyber Planet Key and followed the newly-minted Galvatron as he devastated the Autobots around the planet. He then witnessed his leader's vengeance on Metroplex and battle with Optimus Prime, and again fell back after Galvatron was injured by [[Sparkdrinker|Metroplex's axe]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

[[File:Cyb ep42 cowardly Scourge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Upon recovering his strength, Galvatron sent his forces-Scourge included-across the planet to find the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|City}} Scourge and Thunderblast attempted to ambush [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], Override, and Lori, only for the latter to give Scourge a severe lecture about the dishonor of his sneak attack (and fighting for Megatron in general). The dragon actually seemed to be rather shaken by the girl's rant, and was noticeably relieved when she left with Wing Saber to take on Thunderblast. Scourge was much more confident during his battle with Override, but when his thrown axe nearly killed Lori and the returning Wing Saber, he quickly made a strategic withdrawal (while Lori berated him for running away). {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

[[File:Cyb-Beastfight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

Scourge next surfaced in another of Gigantion's abandoned cities, where he was confronted by Leobreaker and Snarl. The beast-bots attempted to sway him from Megatron's side by claiming that Optimus fought for the right reasons, but Scourge replied that Optimus only fought for ''change'', not ''improvement''. His patience wearing thin, Leobreaker angrily challenged Scourge for leadership of Jungle Planet, claiming that Scourge's selfishness made him unfit to rule. The fight was intense, but Scourge emerged triumphant. As the dragon prepared to leave, Snarl informed him of the Jungle Planet's suffering due to the black hole, but Scourge revealed that he already knew that, having the same connection to his homeworld as Snarl did. Infuriated by Scourge's demeanour, Snarl joined Leobreaker in attacking, but Scourge defeated them both and left to contemplate his growing feelings of unease about the situation. {{storylink|Challenge}}

[[File:Cyb ep44 scourge.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2|Bud: Why do you pick on people? Scourge: Because I'm bigger than them!]]
Reflecting on Leobreaker's insistence that strength was more than physical, Scourge began feeling both confused and apprehensive, as physical power was all he had to save his planet. His wanderings led him to an old amusement park, where he came across Bud and the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]. The small human was able to have a discussion with Scourge, attempting to illustrate the benefits of creative thinking and teamwork, making Scourge accuse Bud of making things up. When Bud responded that no one said that ''he'' couldn't make stuff up, Scourge finally had an epiphany, realizing that his constant reliance on brute strength had actually made him weaker. To test his realization, he promptly challenged the Autobots to a duel. He was beaten up by Metroplex, Vector Prime, and Sonic Wing Mode Optimus Prime without doing anything to any of them besides slightly scratching the latter's shoulder, but still expressed contentment at the result, laughing softly at the sky above him. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}
[[File:Cyb ep48 planet leaders.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

When the completed Omega Lock opened a path back to the Transformer's home dimension, Scourge arrived to thank Optimus Prime for everything he taught him. Declaring that he had a planet to save, Scourge proceeded to depart for the Jungle Planet, accompanied by his old friend, Snarl. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} Unfortunately, the power of the black hole was unstoppable, dragging the Jungle Planet itself through the space bridge and into reach of the singularity itself. Even as his people were evacuated by the Autobots, Scourge intended to die with his homeworld, forcing Snarl to beat some sense into him. Accused of cowardice and giving up on his people, Scourge at last realized the lesson Backstop tried to teach him so long ago, and told his followers to never give up hope and always go down fighting. As his old teacher looked at him with pride, Scourge found himself bathed in the light of [[Primus]] as his temple rose from the ground and revealed itself as the fourth ancient starship: ''[[Hyperborea (Cybertron)|Hyperborea]]''! Aboard this mighty vessel, he arrived at Primus in time to scare off Galvatron's minions and witness the creation of the [[Ark (Cybertron)|''Ark'']], a symbol of the united Transformer race. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

[[File:Cyb ep50 scourge shake.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]

When Galvatron retreated to the very core of the black hole, Scourge and the other planet leaders approached Optimus Prime, wishing to aid him in defeating Galvatron and reclaiming the key-filled Omega Lock. Although Galvatron used the Lock to make himself enormous and all-powerful, the combined strength of the Autobots defeated him, with Scourge contributing his flames to their final attack. Spiteful even in defeat, Galvatron threw the Lock and keys into the black hole, and Scourge was forced to break off and grab his homeworld's Cyber Planet Key. He beheld Primus' destruction of the black hole at last and then watched the deity reform into Cybertron, now with elements of the Jungle Planet on its surface. {{storylink|End}}

Unfortunately, Jungle Planet itself was still out of place, hovering just above Cybertron. The Autobots worked together to build massive thrusters to push the planet back to its rightful place, and Scourge made sure to thank Optimus once more for all he had done. The plan proceeded without a hitch until Galvatron damaged one of the engines (en route to a final battle with Optimus Prime), changing the planet's trajectory towards Cybertron. When the damaged thruster began falling over, Scourge was the first Transformer to leap up and try to physically push it back into place. With the combined aid of Transformers from all over the galaxy, he succeeded, allowing his planet-and his people-to return home. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

[[File:Cyb ep51 nothing emotional here.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Weeks after the final defeat of Galvatron and the restoration of normalcy, Scourge joined the other planet leaders in an "intergalactic peace conference", where it was decided that a new space bridge project would be made. In preparation for the project, Scourge held a boxing match on Jungle Planet to determine its new leader...and ended up winning. As a result, he sent Leobreaker as the Jungle Planet representative. Scourge would later attempt (rather poorly) to hide his tears at Leobreaker's departure.

Despite his enlightened stance on power, Scourge still seemed to enjoy physical tests, such as lifting very large boulders. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
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==Commercial appearances==
"Bot Shots" Scourge burst into a moving subway car to challenge Optimus Prime to a duel, telling him it was "Go time!" Optimus responded with "Bring it on!" and both crashed into one another at incredible speeds! {{storylink|Commercial#Bot Shots|Bot Shots Dragon Track Commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Power Up: The Game''===
{{Note|Scourge is one of four Transformers that can be built over the course of the game.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Power Up: The Game}}

===Bot Shots Battle Game!===
[[File:BSBG-Scourge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|I totally have [[Windrazor (Prime)|Windrazor]]'s wings.]]

The ''evil'' Scourge was the final challenge that [[you]]r Bot Shot had to face and defeat in [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]'s laboratory. With his defeat, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was liberated from another form of tyranny. Hooray!
{{Note|Scourge is also one of the many random Bot Shots the player can encounter in the game, and he can also be purchased in the "Bot Shop".}}
{{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Scourge cybertron toy.jpg|301px|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Scourge''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-07'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:''Cybertron'' Scourge transforms into a robotic dragon. Pressing the yellow button on his neck activates an electronic roaring sound and red LED in his head. Inserting a Cyber Key into the slot on his back activates a Generation 1 transformation sound effect and flips out two smaller dragon heads, one on each side of his neck. Pressing the yellow button on his neck now activates a laser blast sound (along with the LED lights).

: In [[robot mode]], Scourge is armed with a massive axe formed from his tail which can be held in either fist. Inserting a Cyber Key in robot mode is the same as in [[beast mode]].

: Scourge comes with a gold-bordered Jungle Planet Cyber Key, with the Cyber Key code '''u2m8''' [[tampograph]]ed on the back.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Bruticus (RID)#Universe (2008)|Predacon Bruticus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm More information on Scourge at TFU.info]''

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*'''Flame Convoy - Sky Lynx Edition''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: A ''[[TV Magazine]]'' [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] exclusive item, this extremely rare version of Flame Convoy had a colour scheme based (conceptually) on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Generation 1 Sky Lynx]], and shipped in a plain white version of his retail box.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1098/Galaxy+Force/Blue+Flame+Convoy.html Flame Convoy Sky Lynx Edition at Transformers @ The Moon]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Legends}}
[[File:Cybertron-toy LoC Scourge.JPG|right|upright=1.4|thumb]]
*'''Scourge''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: An extremely simplified version of Scourge, Legends-class Scourge has limited articulation and his tail cannot detach to form his trademark axe.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)#Classics|Trypticon]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hun-Gurrr]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/LOCScourge/scourge.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Scourge at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron CryoScourge Toy.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb| I will cryo freeze you with some English beef!]]
*'''Cryo Scourge''' (Ultra, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, silver Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: Cryo Scourge is a predominantly blue redeco based upon ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. Incidentally, the colour scheme is also reminiscent of the [[Scourge (G1)|original Scourge]].

: Cryo Scourge's packaging marks him as a [[Triple Changer]] for his ability to pop up the two extra heads. ...Yeah, we don't buy it either.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/CryoScourge/cryoscourge.htm More information on Cryo Scourge at TFU.info]''
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===Bot Shots===
[[File:BotShots Spin Scourge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Fear my dragon mustache!]]
*'''Scourge''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''265'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''815'''
***''Sword strength'': '''540'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 single-packs, Scourge transforms into a dragon-like creature on wheels, and is heavily based on ''Cybertron'' Scourge. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into [[beast mode]], where striking the front of the dragon will cause him to [[Autotransformation|automatically transform]], bursting open and spinning into [[robot mode]]. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/BSScourge/scourge.htm More information on Scourge at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots_CryoScourgeLauncher.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|]]
*'''Cryo Scourge''' (Launcher, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BL003'''
**''Accessories:'' Four targets
***''Fist strength'': '''262'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''500'''
***''Sword strength'': '''858'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 launchers, this is a [[redeco]] of the first Scourge toy in purple and blue with bright green wheels, in [[homage]] to the [[#Cryo|Cryo redeco of ''Cybertron'' Scourge.]]

:The second wave of Series 2 launchers didn't reach mass retail in the United States, and were only available online or in discount stores like Ross.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/BSCryoScourge/scourge.htm More information on Cryo Scourge at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BStoy-3packScourge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Scourge / Sergeant Kup / Blitzwing''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''487'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''245'''
***''Sword strength'': '''888'''

:Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, this is an "inverted" redeco of the first Scourge toy, switching his orange and black, making him resemble ''[[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]]. He has a slightly-different paint layout for his dragon head and wings. He came with [[Kup (G1)#Bot Shots|Spin Shot Sergeant Kup]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)#Bot Shots|Super Bot Blitzwing]].

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/BS3pkScourge/scourge.htm More information on 3-pack Scourge at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:CybertronScourge-atx.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Scourge''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF07
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recruit - 12/26 (46%) success ratio
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Striker (Axe)
}}
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:Scourge is a surprisingly small ''[[Attacktix]]'' figure considering the massive and powerful character he's based on. His small axe, small base and low speed make him relatively ineffective against more powerful ''Star Wars'' and Marvel strikers.

:Scourge's "Recruit" power allows you to summon a trooper into play from your backups.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixScourge/scourge.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Scourge at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* The toy's instructions and the show's CGI model depict the yellow spike on Scourge's axe as sticking straight up, parallel to the handle, but the molded detail on the toy indicates that it's supposed to be positioned at a right angle to the handle—it's the opposite, narrow end of the axe blade, y'see.
* His stock photography also shows his axe mistransformed - in this case, ''not changed at all'' from its beast mode configuration.
* In dragon mode, Scourge's voice deepens.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flame Convoy''' (フレイムコンボイ ''Fureimu Konboi'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ostor'''
*''Korean:'' '''Ultra Dragon''' (울트라드라곤 ''Ulteura Deuragon'')
*''Russian:'' '''Knut''' (Кнут)

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Time (episode)

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{{disambig3|Time}}
{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=9
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=10
|title="Time"
|japanese=ベクタープライムの決断
|romaji=Vector Prime no Ketsudan
|translation=Vector Prime's Decision
|image=Cyb ep9 time slip.jpg
|caption=
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Tsuyoshi Masui]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[March 12]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[August 13]], 2005 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The quest for the Omega Lock forces Vector Prime to take the greatest of risks!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep9 laser loggins.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"You love the plane'arium! To not be at the plane'arium causes you great pain!"]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] return from their most recent excursion to the [[Autobot]] base, where [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] inform them that [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] have left with [[Vector Prime]] and the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]], ostensibly to search for the [[Omega Lock]]. This so-called "search" has led them to a tropical island, where Bud and Coby frolic in the surf and Lori relaxes in the shade (not being a fan of the whole "nature" thing), while Vector Prime and [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] actually do all the work. Safeguard scans an [[Atlantis Pattern]] on some ruins just off the island shore, but it turns out to be another dead end. As the kids discuss how the Atlantis Pattern has pervaded popular culture, leading to copies all over the world, they ask Vector Prime to tell them more about the Omega Lock and [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, and he treats them to a holographic history lesson. After a brief interruption by a passing shepherd and his flock, Vector Prime continues to explain that the Omega Lock contains a map to the location of the four colony worlds where the Keys are located. Vector Prime grows frustrated as he recalls Megatron's theft of his map, perpetually putting the Decepticons one step ahead.

[[File:Cyb ep9 hotshot vs redalert.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]

And speak of the devil...[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] has successfully divined the location of the second planet to hold a Cyber Planet Key. While he studies this "[[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]" from afar, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] search for more leads in west [[Africa]], but find only a blue crate.

Meanwhile, on [[Velocitron]], [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] help tune up [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] in preparation for the race for the [[Planet Cup]]. [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] once again accuses Hot Shot of racing for his own ego, leading to a big argument between the two that almost degenerates into a fistfight until Brakedown breaks it up and kicks Red Alert out of the workshop.

Back on the island, the kids start grilling Vector Prime on his powers over space and time. As Vector Prime tells them that his abilities are not what they once were, Safeguard emerges from the sea and reports that unfortunately, the island is definitely a dead end. Bud searches up some more information on Atlantis on his laptop, and the group heads for the location of another pattern in the [[Sahara|Sahara desert]]. Jolt puts in a call to Autobot headquarters for a little assist, and Jetfire and Optimus Prime roll out to join them.

On Velocitron, the tuned-up Hot Shot hits the road for a test drive, but when he activates his [[Cyber Key]], he once again skids out of control and almost crashes through the guard wall. Acting quickly, Clocker transforms to [[robot mode]] and blasts a hole the wall, allowing Hot Shot to careen safely through the gap. Brakedown deduces that they have made Hot Shot too light, and Hot Shot hopes they can fix it, as he is willing to do anything to defeat [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and save the universe.

[[File:Cyb ep9 meteor attack.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

In the Sahara, Optimus and Jetfire arrive as Vector Prime is using his jets to blow away sand and excavate some ruins. Jetfire uses his Turbine Wave to finish the job quickly, revealing the remains of some grand amphitheatre...and what appears to be the Omega Lock itself! Just as the two Primes begin to lift it, however, Starscream and Thundercracker arrive, having following the kids from the island, and a battle erupts. Megatron himself soon arrives to join the fight, and with the added power of their leader, the Decepticons are able to overpower the Autobots, even Super Mode Optimus Prime. The Mini-Cons urge the kids to get to safety, leaving them to defend the Omega Lock alone, and the children regretfully comply. Megatron is highly amused and charges his body with flaming energy before hurling himself at the Mini-Cons. Vector Prime is unable to stop Megatron's meteoric descent, and the Decepticon leader impacts violently, causing a huge explosion that destroys the Mini-Cons.

[[File:Cyb ep9 phoney lock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Shame there's probably no water in the Fire Dimension, that's a lovely vase.]]

The horrified Vector Prime blames himself for leaving the Mini-Cons to protect the Lock alone, and he calls upon his long-neglected powers to rewind time to before the Mini-Cons' destruction. All the combatants realise that time has slid backward, and this time, the Mini-Cons and kids get to safety together. Unfortunately, this means that while the Autobots are occupied tending to the exhausted Vector Prime, who collapses after exerting himself to such an extent, Megatron and Starscream are able to seize the Omega Lock and prepare to take it through a portal to the Jungle Planet. When Optimus Prime takes off after them, Thundercracker tries to shoot the Autobot leader from behind...but at the last second, Prime swerves out of the way of Thundercracker's blast, which hits the Omega Lock and reduces it to so many fragments. Megatron is calm in defeat, however: Thundercracker has inadvertently discovered that this "Omega Lock" was actually an imitation, as the genuine article could never have been destroyed with such ease. Megatron and Starscream pull out for Jungle Planet, while Thundercracker escapes over the horizon, leaving the Autobots to pick up the pieces of their defeat.

A little later, as the sun begins to set, Vector Prime awakens to the concerned faces of the Autobots looking down at him. Despite all this concern from his comrades, Vector Prime is not happy, lamenting his initial failure to protect the Mini-Cons, his dangerous use of his own power, and the fact that Megatron has discovered the location of the second planet. But the kids find the silver lining: With both Megatron and Starscream busy on Jungle Planet, the Autobots can search Earth and find the Omega Lock first.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (2)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] (3)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (4)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (5)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (9)
*[[Vector Prime]] (10)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (11)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (12)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (13)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] (18)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] (19)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (20)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (21) (flashback)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (14)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (16)
|h3=[[Human]]s
|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (6)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (7)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (8)
}}

==Quotes==
"Discussion of my butt aside, we were talking about the lock and keys." 
:—'''Vector Prime'''

"Stop. Don't give Bud any ideas. He might disrupt history altogether." 
"I guess they do say that in every single sci-fi movie ever made in the world." 
:—'''Lori''' and '''Bud'''

"Seems awful elaborate just for a takeoff. Ah, light at the end of the tunnel." 
"This elevator could use a window. First floor—housewares." 
:—'''Jetfire''' and '''Optimus Prime''' comment on the use of stock footage.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*''Cybertron'' inserts a few beats of new music into the opening seconds of the episode, which were otherwise entirely silent in ''Galaxy Force''.
*In ''Galaxy Force'', Vector Prime explicitly notes that his powers over time have weakened due to the black hole's effect upon the fabric of reality. A limitation is also imposed that ''Cybertron'' leaves out: He can only rewind time by exactly one minute, lest the distortion of which he speaks come to pass.
*In ''Cybertron'', Jolt jokes that he is able to stop time, while in ''Galaxy Force'', he is claiming that stopping time is an ability Vector Prime still has.
*''Cybertron'' notes that Starscream and Thundercracker follow Vector Prime and company to the Sahara after hacking into Bud's laptop and discovering their intended destination. In ''Galaxy Force'', it's apparently just coincidence.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===

[[File:Cyb ep9 no shading.jpg|300px|thumb]]
*In the opening scene of the episode, as Scattorshot and Landmine speak to each other, they are both missing most, if not all, of their shading and texture effects. It's like an ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' flashback!
*When Starscream lands in the forest, he is ''crazy'' out of [[scale]] with his surroundings. The trees only come up to his ''ankles''!
*When Safeguard emerges from the water, Vector Prime greets him unusually: "Still nothing...thank you thank you, Safeguard." While the line does match the lip-flap animation, it ''sounds'' very much like two different recordings spliced together.
*After Safeguard lands on Vector Prime's arm, he disappears for the rest of the scene.
*As Clocker leaps down to join Hot Shot after the latter skids off the track, he shouts "Clocker, transform!" ...except he had already transformed about twenty seconds beforehand.
*Optimus Prime's mouth doesn't move when he says "Laugh at this!" (because he doesn't speak in ''Galaxy Force'').
*The blast Optimus fires at Megatron is a huge blue beam as it departs his cannon, but when the angle changes to Megatron swatting it away, it's thin and red.

===Continuity errors===

*What in the blue fudge is the deal with the crate Starscream and Thundercracker find? They track a signal to Africa, and...it's a crate. Why? There's no explanation in either version of the show.
*When Thundercracker prepares to sneak-attack Optimus Prime at the end of the episode, he's in [[alternate mode|jet mode]]. When he activates his Cyber Key Power, however, he's in [[robot mode]]. And then, he's in jet mode again as he taunts Optimus and flees!
*If Vector Prime ''reversed'' time, how does anyone aside from him know it happened? They never experienced it!

===Continuity notes===
* Hot Shot's accident, which almost repeats itself this episode, occurred in "[[Speed]]".

===Real-world references===

* When contemplating time travel, Coby thinks to himself "Whoa, that's heavy.", referencing a phrase frequently spoken by ''[[Back to the Future]]'' protagonist {{w|Marty McFly}}.
* "All in all, it's just a break in the wall!" Clocker cries as he shoots out the guard wall, paraphrasing the lyrics of "{{w|Another Brick in the Wall}}" from {{w|Pink Floyd}}'s albumm, ''{{w|The Wall}}''.

===Trivia===
* Optimus' growling expression as he says "Laugh at this!" has teeth, a departure from ''Cybertron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s usual G1-esque mouths. Toothed expressions will be seen again in "[[Ambush (episode)|Ambush]]".

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 03 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

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[[File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He gives a new meaning to the term "grandfather clock".]]
'''Vector Prime''' is [[Primus]]'s appointed guardian of time and space. Though recorded history pegs him as 25 million years old,<ref>[[Revelations Part 4]]</ref> he has identified himself as 9 billion years old,<ref name="AVP">[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> making the clockwork-covered Transformer one of the [[Thirteen]]. He's so old that in many timelines, the locals have called him "the First Autobot".<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]], 11 September 2015: "Come to think of it, in many timelines, I was not called "Vector Prime" but "The First Autobot." Indeed, this was from time-to-time shortened to simply "Autobot," though usually as an invective hurled at me."</ref> Despite his age, Vector Prime is very powerful, and can warp both space and time, though excessive use of this power can severely weaken him. His powers allow him to traverse the [[multiverse]] at will, allowing Vector Prime to track and record events across a countless number of realities.

Vector Prime was once a holder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]<ref name="AVP">[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> before he left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to guard space and time, a lonely job which isolated him from Cybertronian culture for tens of millions of years. Though he has rejoined the timestream on occasion to protect it from large-scale dangers,<ref>[[Vector Prime: In the Beginning]]</ref> his extraordinary exile has left him emotionally, culturally, and politically disconnected from his race. He speaks in archaic terminology steeped in chivalry from an age long past, which has led [[Transcendent Technomorph|some]] to believe him to be little more than a doddering relic. Despite this disconnect, Vector Prime never forgets that these strange modern creatures are the reason he guards space and time so fiercely. It is the miracle of time that allows these precious lives to continue and flourish across the multiverse.

Vector Prime has a "Guardian [[Mini-Con]]" called [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and is also responsible for the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]].

{{quote|I finally understand the true value of time, for it is the bonds between us that give time its meaning.|Vector Prime's last words|"[[Guardian (episode)|Guardian]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy continuity family===
====Fun Publications comics====
[[File:Vectorprimeut.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Hey, I can see THE DAWN OF TIME from here! Hi, Phil!]]
Vector Prime was created by Primus at the very beginning of its struggle with Unicron, 'drawn from the sublime material of a multiverse at the far end of entropy'. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 5|Vector Prime's profile in Club magazine #5}} During the long dormancy of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]] at the beginning of time, Vector Prime retreated from the march of history to prepare for when his skills would once again be called upon. From this isolation he watched the greatest victories and defeats of the Transformers race across the various timelines, intervening only when his hand was needed to preserve the balance of time. (For example, Vector Prime helped mend [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and repair the [[The Agenda (Part III)|timestorm]] that [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had unleashed in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]].) However, the awakening of Primus and Unicron returned Vector Prime to active service, following the wake of Unicron across the multiverse to prevent or restore what damage the Dark God had inflicted with its contaminating presence.

After the [[The Powerlinx Battles|Powerlinx Battles]], Primus attempted to lock Unicron's essence away in the center of a newborn sun, but this plan backfired and the sun collapsed into a black hole, also known as the [[Unicron Singularity]]. This threatened the multiverse itself, so Vector Prime was called back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots in locating artifacts which would destroy the black hole. {{storylink|Vector Prime: In the Beginning}}

[[File:Vectorprimeutramjet.jpg|thumb|Hey, we got swords. Let's parry.]]
During the Autobots' search, Vector Prime would routinely confer with [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] on their progress. During one such visit, Unicron's heralds [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] attacked Cybertron, prompting Alpha Trion to recruit some extra-dimensional help in the form of [[Sentinel Maximus]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}} No sooner had Maximus arrived than Ramjet and Nemesis came blasting into Alpha Trion's chamber; Vector duelled with Ramjet, but was unable to prevent him from heavily damaging Alpha Trion and destroying [[Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act}} After placing Alpha Trion in a repair chamber, Vector Prime explained to Sentinel Maximus the extent of the peril they faced; it was Ramjet's plan that Nemesis Prime would unleash his [[Dead Matrix]] to destroy their Creator. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}} Deducting that their opponents would likely next strike at the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]], Vector Prime and his allies preemptively traveled there to defend it. Sure enough, another one of Unicron's pawns, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]], soon turned up and attacked the facility. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} Dark Scorponok was felled, but Vector Prime came to realize that the shambling creature had acted as a distraction while Ramjet and Nemesis Prime had made their way towards their true target: the chamber housing Primus's essence, deep within Cybertron. Vector Prime opened a warp gate and traveled with Sentinel Maximus to head off their enemies before the wicked machinations came to fruition. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}} Vector Prime and Ramjet's fight left the chamber and took them high above Cybertron. Ramjet offered Vector Prime another option to his plan: it was within Vector Prime's power to restore Unicron from the Singularity, dooming this Cybertron but saving all others. Vector Prime refused, claiming that they could restore balance to the multiverse without saving Unicron. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} Though Vector Prime was able to defeat Ramjet and seal him away in another dimension, {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} this act weakened him considerably. The guardian of space and time returned to the Autobots on [[Earth]] and left Cybertron in the care of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a Mini-Con who had taken the reins of what remained of Vector Sigma. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

While on Cybertron of [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]], [[Nexus Prime]] decided to tell his companion [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] about the ancient artifact he was trying to find, the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. As he explained to Aquarius that the artifact was originally intended to serve good Transformers, the face of Vector Prime flashed through his mind. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} Eventually, Nexus succeeded in finding all the pieces of the shattered sword, and united the rebuilt blame with the [[Terminus Blade]] with the intention of strengthening the multiverse and making the walls between dimensions less permeable. Vector Prime and the rest of the Thirteen were drawn to this momentous event from across space and time, but as a consequence of Nexus's actions, Vector and his brothers and sisters ceased to exist as multiversal singularities. They were splintered into infinite variations of themselves and scattered throughout the multiverse, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Newman]] (English), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese)|[[Joscha Fischer-Antze]] (German), [[Sepuh Apikian]] (Armenian), [[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Cyb ep47 outside of time.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Twelfth Doctor, Transformerfied]]

Vector Prime spent much of his existence outside the linear flow of time, observing reality from afar. When he sensed the effect of the [[Unicron Singularity]] upon the timestream, he attempted to voyage further into the future to see what the outcome would be, only to strike a barrier which he found he could not pass beyond. Peering through the barrier and seeing only endless nothingness, Vector Prime realized that the black hole would go on to consume all space and time if he did not finally leave the safety of his extra-dimensional realm and re-enter the linear flow of time to help seal it. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Appearing in the skies over Cybertron, Vector Prime immediately made contact with Optimus Prime and his Autobot team, making them aware of the Cyber Planet Keys and how they could stop the black hole. As Vector Prime then synchronized his map of the keys’ locations to the current arrangement of the cosmos, he was approached by the evil [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who exploited Vector Prime's diminished memory of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict and convinced him to hand over the map. Alas, Vector Prime realized his mistake just as the other Autobots arrived to attack Megatron. The villain made good his escape, but not before his lieutenant [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] caused Autobot warrior [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to be caught in the black hole's gravitational pull, forcing Vector Prime to open a portal to save him, transporting him to [[Earth]].

[[File:Cyb ep1 loris shirt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"This is Clara, my carer. She cares so I don't have to."]]

Vector Prime joined with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots in relocating to Earth. En route, Vector Prime explained to Optimus that the black hole threatened not only Cybertron, but would go on to swallow all of creation if not dealt with. He then doubled back, explaining he had to retrieve the cosmic map Megatron had stolen. Optimus Prime insisted on having Jetfire, Hot Shot, and Overhaul accompany him, deeming the task too dangerous for Vector Prime to handle on his own. Vector Prime's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Vector Prime then rendezvoused with Optimus back on Earth, where the Autobots had already befriended three human children. Upon meeting these humans, Vector Prime recognized a symbol decorating the T-shirt of the female, [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], as the pattern of the Omega Lock, the device that focused the power of the Cyber Planet Keys, and deduced that it lay in hiding somewhere on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

Vector Prime then aided his Autobot allies in building their base of operations on Earth. During the blasting that preceding construction, he discovered that the children were able to hear the [[Omega Frequency]], the trans-sonic signal given off by the Omega Lock that was inaudible to the Autobots. This would make them invaluable in the search for the artifact. As the base neared completion, Megatron and Starscream were detected heading towards Earth once again. The base's stealth coating had yet to be fully applied, and so Vector Prime joined Optimus, Jetfire, and Hot Shot in keeping the villains out of sensor range while the rest of the team finished this task. Vector Prime used the power of a Cyber Planet Key to send the Decepticon leader and his lackey fleeing, awing his comrades. Having deemed them worthy, Vector Prime then granted Optimus, Hot Shot, and Jetfire the ability to also summon their own Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Haven}}

Walking in on the Autobots receiving word that the latest attempt at collapsing the black hole had failed, Vector Prime reiterated that they needed to track down the keys to the Omega Lock. The Autobots were doubtful at first, but Red Alert spoke up on Vector Prime's behalf, convincing his comrades that the keys should be their priority. Thundercracker was then detected by the airforce, forcing Vector Prime to help take him down before he caused too much trouble. He saved two human pilots from the Decepticon by opening a temporal portal for them to escape through. Megatron and Starscream then joined the battle, and explained that they had already found the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before they were forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Further studies on the Omega Lock's pattern around the world led the Autobots to a museum in Mexico. While Vector Prime studied the artifacts within it, the rest of the team held off Thundercracker and Starscream, who had been tracking them. This Omega Lock turned out to be merely an imitation, but Vector Prime's scans yielded the co-ordinates of [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet, resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key. Using his sword in conjunction with Optimus Prime's Matrix, Vector Prime opened a portal to this other world, through which Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent as an advance party. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} The search for the Omega Lock next took the Autobots to the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]. They excavated an ancient druid site, only to be met with another dead end. Once more, they were pestered by Starscream and Thundercracker, who managed to isolate Vector Prime and Optimus from their ground-based reinforcements. Though Starscream was fighting more strategically however, the Primes managed to lure their opponents close enough to the ground to overpower them and force them into another retreat. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Vector Prime teamed up with Landmine to continue searching for the Omega Lock, but returned from their excursion with nothing to show for it. That evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Lock's "Atlantis Pattern". Vector Prime and the team sped off to what seemed like a lucky break at last, only to find that the signal had been created by the Decepticons to lure them into a trap. As Optimus took on the enemy, Jolt reported that humans were inbound to their location. As neither side wanted to be discovered by more of the locals, the battle was brought to an abrupt halt, and all combatants withdrew. {{storylink|Speed}}

[[File:Cyb ep9 time slip.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|But where's Cringer, his fearless friend?]]

Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot and Optimus to alert them of an emergency in [[Rockville]]: the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] was about to collapse into an underwater reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the entire town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a plan to drain the reservoir, and the Autobots created a controlled collapse of the mountain to prevent further harm from coming to Rockville. After this plan was successfully implemented, Vector Prime congratulated his comrades on a job well done. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Returning to the search for the Omega Lock, Vector Prime next headed for a tropical island, allowing the children to tag along for a mini-vacation of sorts. This turned out to be another false lead. Before heading off to their next destination, Vector Prime took the time to discuss his temporal powers with the children, informing them that though they might seem impressive, they had become limited in his old age. The group next headed for the [[Sahara]], where they were joined by Optimus and Jetfire. There, they found what appeared to be the Omega Lock on open display within some ancient ruins. But the Decepticons had been following them, and the battle for the artifact had catastrophic consequences: Megatron's managed to kill the Mini-Cons! Distraught over their untimely demise, Vector Prime drew on a greater portion of his powers for the first time in ages. He rewound time to save the Mini-Cons, though the resulting drain on his systems left him too weak to continue fighting. The lock in question was proven to be a fake. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

[[File:Cyb ep11 control room.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]

After rescuing an Autobot civilian from Thundercracker, the Autobots were led to another iteration of the Atlantis pattern. The inscription detailed the coordinates to the next planet where a Cyber Planet Key was hidden: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Vector Prime opened a dimension gate to transport Overhaul and Landmine to this new world, but was struck by the returning Thundercracker before Landmine could traverse the portal. Due to his injuries, Vector Prime couldn't open up another dimension gate, leaving Overhaul stranded on an alien world alone. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Shortly afterwards, another Autobot civilian alerted Optimus Prime's team to another sighting of the Atlantis seal, this time on the ocean bottom in the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. Making their way underwater, the Autobots explored the area. Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons and the children found an entrance leading to a control room, and the elder Cybertronian concluded that Atlantis was in fact an ancient Cybertronian ship that had crashed in Earth's prehistory. In order to keep it out of the Decepticons' reach, Vector Prime activated the craft and teleported it away with only himself, the kids and Mini-Cons aboard. {{storylink|Deep}} Using the children's sensitivity to the Omega Frequency, Vector Prime tracked down the Omega Lock in the bowels of the ''Atlantis''. Though Megatron appeared to claim the relic for himself, activating the ship's self-destruct mechanism in the process, Optimus caught up to his old foe and dueled him for the Omega Lock. Meanwhile, Vector Prime took the children to safety. Optimus emerged victorious. When Vector Prime laid hands on the Omega Lock afterwards, it created new spacebridge network, linking all of the planets hosting Cyber Planet Keys. Vector Prime accompanied Optimus and Landmine to the Speed Planet in response to a distress call from Red Alert. {{storylink|Ship}}

There, he observed [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] try to win the world's Cyber Planet Key in a racing tournament. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} He did not actually participate-mainly because his vehicle mode lacked wheels-but he offered encouragement and advice when he could. {{storylink|Race}} The races were intense enough to get even him worked up, although he did his best to restrain his enthusiasm-to Optimus Prime's mild amusement. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 feed me seymour.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|But whatever they offer you, don't feed the plants!]]

While Hot Shot trained for a particularly grueling track, the Autobots received a transmission urging them to come to the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to help [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], sent there in advance to seek out the second Cyber Planet Key. [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] offered to go, but Vector Prime and Optimus decided to make the trip, as they could open the dimension gate necessary to go there anyway. When they arrived, they were attacked by a massive plant monster, but Overhaul-now in the form of Leobreaker-saved them with his claws. Vector Prime joined Optimus in explaining the black hole's threat to Leobreaker's new friends, [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], but was confused to learn that they had not, in fact, sent a distress signal at all. He then joined the others in confronting world leader [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], battling [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (who had sent the distress signal simply to watch the factions battle) and witnessing Optimus and Leobreaker's first combination into Savage Claw Mode. {{storylink|Savage}}

[[File:Cyb ep9 meteor attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Hitting you where the sun definitely shines.]]

Soon after, Vector Prime and the other Autobots met Scourge and Megatron's forces in another battle, lured into a canyon thanks to Sideways' trickery. He was also among the 'bots who watched Leobreaker's attempted interrogation of the two-faced trickster when the battle ended, {{storylink|Sand}} and returned to Velocitron in time to stop Megatron from stealing the Planet Cup after Hot Shot defeated Override in the final race. {{storylink|Champion}}

While most of the Autobots went back to Earth to investigate a disturbance created by the Omega Lock, Vector Prime returned to the Jungle Planet with Optimus Prime and Leobreaker, intending to secure the second Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Ice}} Their attempt to reason with Scourge failed miserably, leading to Leobreaker separating from Optimus mid-speech and futilely attacking the dragon-bot himself. With the lion storming off in a huff, Vector Prime accompanied Optimus back to Backstop's cave, where he learned of Scourge's beginnings as a student of Backstop's. Vector Prime was also present at the volcano Leobreaker had chosen to seclude himself in, and witnessed his reconciliation with Optimus Prime, the latter at last deciding to face Scourge in battle. {{storylink|Honor}} The Autobots ran into a Decepticon ambush en route to Scourge's temple, and Vector Prime had to use his sword to free the beast 'bots and Hot Shot from a net. He later stood back and watched Optimus and Leobreaker finally defeat Scourge in battle, winning the right to take the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

[[File:Cyb ep22 autobots together.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

Unfortunately, Megatron led his Decepticons on an immediate counterattack, desperate to obtain the Planet Key. While most of the Autobots fended off Starscream and Thundercracker, Vector Prime came up with a plan to splinter the Decepticons. He distributed boxes amongst the Autobots, with the key's location unknown to even them, and bade them scatter to force the Decepticons to spread out. Vector Prime himself came face-to-visor with Sideways, intent on acquiring the "key". The enigmatic jet managed to steal the box, warping around Vector Prime and bypassing Safeguard with his faction-switching abilities, but learned it was a fake when he found naught but a rock inside. He later joined the rest of the Autobots in fending off Megatron and Starscream's attempted theft of the true key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

[[File:Cyb ep22 shell game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

The insertion of the Jungle Planet Key into the Omega Lock transported the Autobots into a strange dimension that Vector Prime identified as the consciousness of Primus. The god himself briefly spoke to them through the Mini-Cons before fading away, and a signal again alerted them to something in the North Pole. {{storylink|Trap}} Unfortunately, what came out of the North was Starscream, Sideways, and ''legions'' of [[Ancient Decepticon]]s, hell-bent on finding the Cyber Planet Key hidden on Earth. Vector Prime soon joined the fray, using his sword to warp in the main Autobot forces to back Snarl up. The Autobots were eventually forced to fall back, but made two new allies in the form of [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

Knowing that Starscream would come looking for the Omega Lock and the other two Keys, the Autobots established a communications blackout, using a direct link to the human telephone network to keep the refugee Autobots calm. Vector Prime soon brought up another worry, however-the children and Mini-Cons were missing! The kids soon returned, bringing the eccentric scientist [[Lucy Suzuki]] with them, but [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s advance transmission about the government's knowledge of the Autobots allowed Sideways to find the Autobot's base. With no other option, Optimus Prime led a full retreat to Velocitron while Evac retrieved the Cyber Planet Key of Earth, but Starscream followed them up the space bridge and launched a one-bot assault to claim the artifacts for himself. Vector Prime was the last to stand in the Decepticon's way, vowing to give up his spark before he relinquished the Lock. Despite being blackened and battered from previous attacks, Starscream still managed to take down the ancient guardian of time, stealing the Lock and all three Planet Keys. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Vector Prime was present at the Autobot's base when it received a strange signal after Starscream inserted the third Cyber Planet Key. Enlisting the aid of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] to decrypt it, he reported that it came from Cybertron itself, instructing them to return the Lock and Keys to the planet itself. Unfortunately, the part about ''what'' happens when the Lock is returned was lost due to interference from the black hole-and worse yet, Megatron's Decepticons were on their way to Earth to settle their own grudge with Starscream. Vector Prime generated a warp to speed his allies' trip to [[Niagara Falls]], and found himself battling the traitorous Autobot [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]. He was shocked to discover that Landmine had practically raised the disgruntled warrior back on Cybertron...and even more dismayed to see Megatron cut down Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot with a single volley from his newly unlocked Cyber Key machine gun. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

[[File:Cyb ep27 giant vector.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtkGtXtDlQA Lets go on a journey / a journey through all time / a TIME that's changing all the TIME / it's TIME to go to TIME!]]]

While others kept Megatron busy, Vector Prime evacuated the fallen warriors, assuring the pessimistic Scattorshot that they'd be fine. Upon returning to the battlefield, however, he grimly informed Optimus Prime that the situation of the trio was dire at best. Thankfully, Hot Shot, Scattorshot, and Red Alert recovered and reformatted, returning as the powerful [[Cybertron Defense Team]]. They kept the Decepticons occupied while Vector Prime warped Optimus, Override, and Evac to Starscream's newly discovered island base. {{storylink|Critical}}

Megatron's forces soon made a break for the island, causing Vector Prime to warp the rest of his team into the fray as well. He and Optimus pursued Megatron into a volcano, and Vector Prime saved Optimus' life by blocking Megatron's shots with his own body. They would have both met their ends nonetheless, had [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] not chosen that moment to join the party as well. In response to Coby's warning that the black hole was distorting the space around Cybertron, Vector Prime would suggest sending an advance team to clear a path for the return of the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Assault}}

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The two Primes continued their descent into the volcano, soon joined by Leobreaker. Vector Prime used a small warp to redirect one of Sideways' traps, hitting Scourge instead of them. When they finally met Sideways in battle, Vector Prime had the novel idea of attaching Safeguard to the warping enigma's back, allowing him to detect where Sideways would appear. When Starscream manifested himself as a giant, courtesy of Primus' stolen power, Vector Prime was trapped in the volcano, unable to move and with his sword out of reach. Wing Saber came to his rescue, and the pair escaped with the Omega Lock after fending off [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} After seeing the Lock off with Leobreaker, Evac, and Override, he continued fighting against Starscream, and witnessed Optimus' combination with Wing Saber into Sonic Wing Mode to defeat the behemoth. {{storylink|United}}

With Starscream defeated, Vector Prime joined the rest of the Autobots in crossing the space bridge to Cybertron. They engaged Megatron, who managed to escape with the Omega Lock, but Optimus Prime battled him for possession of the Lock and keys within [[Fire dimension|Megatron's personal fiery dimension]]. At Optimus' order, Vector Prime used his portal-generating abilities to collapse the dimension in upon itself, forcing Megatron to use all his power just to keep it open. Combining his own power with that of the Lock, Vector Prime fired a beam straight into the occupied Decepticon, apparently destroying Megatron. Vector Prime later encouraged Optimus to place the Lock within Cybertron-and the planet started coming apart beneath their feet. After evacuating the team to a nearby moon, Vector Prime realized that the planet wasn't separating; it was transforming into Primus himself! {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

After Primus revealed that the fourth Cyber Planet Key rested on [[Gigantion]], homeworld of the Recon Mini-Con Team, Vector Prime recounted how he met the diminutive Transformers when they were lost playing hide-and-seek. He joined his friends in confronting the Decepticons (tenuously led by Scourge), and then joined everyone in gaping at Starscream's brazen attack on Primus himself. Vector Prime doubted Starscream's sanity for daring to attack their creator, but Primus' disposal of the treacherous jet allowed Vector Prime to finally regain the Planet Map. {{storylink|Balance}}

Sadly, a series of problems presented themselves after this small victory; Megatron returned in a mysterious ghost-like form, and the Mini-Cons seemingly disappeared along with the children. Vector Prime left to investigate the latter development, and reviewed the security camera footage at their headquarters. Discovering that Sideways had stolen the Mini-Cons and that the children had pursued him, Vector Prime requested Scattorshot and Red Alert's aid in locating them. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} Continuing to work as the battle raged outside {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}}, they finally received a signal from the kids, reporting that they were trapped on the ''Atlantis'' in the shadow of Earth's moon. Vector Prime led Scattorshot and Red Alert through a warp gate to the ship and caught an escape pod carrying Coby, Lori, and [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]]. Unfortunately, the other pod (carrying Bud, Jolt, and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]) was caught in the warp field of the ''Atlantis'' before the Autobots could retrieve it and was teleported away to parts unknown. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

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Predicting that the ''Atlantis'' will be heading for Gigantion, Vector Prime reassured Coby and Lori that their friends would be fine in the warp gate to the planet, thanks to their flexible minds. Transformers, however, are not so flexible, and so Red Alert began working on a stabilizing program, partially based on Vector Prime's sword. Vector Prime would join Optimus Prime in convincing the kids' doubting parents to allow Coby and Lori to join them on the trip to Gigantion. He also denied their fathers' wish to go as well, citing the requirement of an open mind (which the adults had just proven they lacked), but joined Optimus in promising to protect the children with his life. {{storylink|Family}}

With the children's assistance cemented, Vector Prime began rigorously studying the Planet Map for the location of the dimensional rift that led to Gigantion. He discovered the gate just after Primus defeated a superpowered Starscream, {{storylink|Titans}} informing the others that the gate is open for only a few days every year. After again reminding Coby and Lori about their immunity to the warp's effects, he helped load supplies onto the newly arrived ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' starship. After receiving his copy of the stabilizing program via injection (and observing Primus shooting down Jetfire's attempt to avoid getting one), Vector Prime boarded the ''Ogygia'' as it entered the warp, warning everyone that even the slightest moment of doubt or fear could destabilize the tunnel. After an unpleasant encounter with the Starscream-controlled ''Atlantis'', he joined his comrades in blasting a hole through a massive asteroid in the ''Ogygia'''s path before finally arriving in the dimension of Gigantion. {{storylink|Warp}}

After landing on the Giant Planet, Vector Prime joined the search for the Cyber Planet Key, and came up empty-handed. When the Autobots met planet leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] and his lieutenant [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], neither of whom allowed them access to the lower levels of the planet, Vector Prime attempted to create a warp, but found he could not due to security measures around the planet. After a confrontation with Megatron's goons, now including rebellious Gigantion native [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] and enigmatic impersonator [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], Metroplex and Quickmix were more willing to cooperate, {{storylink|Giant}} but admitted that they deleted all data on the lower levels from their memories to escape their past.

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Undeterred, the team set up equipment to help Vector Prime determine the general location of the Cyber Planet Key. Using the Omega Lock, Vector Prime found the Key, but also realized that someone else had drawn power from it. Fearing the worst, the Autobots split into teams, with Vector Prime accompanying Optimus and Metroplex. Unfortunately, this allowed them to be picked off by Megatron, who had used the Cyber Planet Key to upgrade himself. By the time Optimus's team caught up with the Decepticon leader, he had dealt with every other Autobot, completed his transformation, and renamed himself Galvatron! In this state, he struck down Vector Prime with a single blow, and only the combined strength of Optimus Prime and Metroplex was enough to force his retreat. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

When Scattorshot determined that there were four potential routes to the Cyber Planet Key, the Autobots again split up to cover all of the paths. Vector Prime teamed up with Optimus, Metroplex, Bud, and the Mini-Cons to travel down one of the trails. He joined Optimus in pursuit of Ransack and Crumplezone when the bumbling lackeys snatched Jolt, unable to fire for fear of hurting his friend, and gave Coby an approving thumbs-up when he dramatically transformed [[Cobybot|his personal mech]] to save Jolt. {{storylink|City}} After that, the journey was mostly uneventful, save for watching the Velocitronian partners in grime get beaten up and sent off (repeatedly), {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} and meeting up with Lori and Override. {{storylink|Challenge}}

When Bud and the Mini-Cons accidentally fell down a secret passage, Vector Prime remained with the group, as Optimus claimed they would be more effective as a team searching for their lost comrades. When they found their small friends, Bud had given Scourge an eye-opening talk, and the Jungle Planet leader immediately challenged them all to a duel (for reasons only they seemed to understand). Vector Prime was the second opponent, and easily defeated the dragon, who nonetheless challenged the next comer with enthusiasm. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

[[File:Cyb ep45 matrix glow.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Two hearts beat as one..."]]

At last, the Autobots reached the central, organic layer of Gigantion, where the Cyber Planet Key rested in the ancient starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]''. Unfortunately, both Galvatron and Starscream chose that moment to make their appearances, and the former's taunts were enough to force Optimus into a breakdown of self-doubt. Finding his best logic to the contrary useless, Vector Prime was forced to drastic measures: ''punching'' Optimus in the face. Berating his peer for his arrogance, Vector Prime explained that Optimus' men trust him with their lives, but ''he'' has to trust ''them'' to do their jobs. His words snapped Prime out of his momentary funk, and the duo continued on in time to see a super-sized Landmine defeat Starscream and engage Galvatron. The combined strength of the Autobots was enough to send the Decepticon leader into retreat, leaving Optimus to claim the Cyber Planet Key and thank Vector Prime for his support (and comment on his mean right hook). {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}

Vector Prime personally inserted the final key into the Omega Lock, opening a path to their home universe (via opening the planet layers and creating a space bridge). Barring their path, however, was Galvatron, intent on taking the now-completed Lock and achieving his dark plans. Vector Prime moved to stop him, but was aghast to learn that Galvatron could warp-as well as summon a massive blast that sent all the Autobots sprawling. With the Lock in Decepticon hands, Vector Prime made a final attempt to take it back, but Galvatron simply electrocuted the ancient Transformer through his own sword and knocked him back. Perhaps due to this beating, Vector Prime was only able to watch Galvatron's apocalyptic confrontation with Starscream and subsequent escape through the space bridge. He theorized that Starscream (and the two Planet X survivors also caught in the final clash of superpowered Decepticons) had been blasted into ''another'' dimension rather than destroyed, but bigger concerns arose when the gate between universes closed, leaving the Autobots stranded on Gigantion. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

[[File:Cyb ep47 vector prime dies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'll see you in another life, brother!]]

In the wake of this shock, Vector Prime was the only Autobot with any ideas on what to do, but Jolt, seemingly aware of what was coming, insisted against it. Instead, an attempt to create a space bridge generator was made, but Vector Prime was forced to destroy it after it released hordes of [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|bird-like drone robots]]. Optimus assured Vector Prime that he had done the right thing, but it was realized by all that the only way back was through the warp, which would not open again for a year. With no other options, Vector Prime revealed the only way to get back to Cybertron was for him to reverse time to the point where the warp to Gigantion was open. Jolt cut in to point out that the effort would be enough to destroy him-in the conventional sense, anyways. Despite this, Vector Prime was adamant, knowing that the black hole would destroy all of time itself if left unchecked. In preparation for this final act, he released Safeguard, telling his old partner to live on Cybertron with the other Mini-Cons, gave his Planet Map to Bud, and told Optimus Prime that it was an honor to work with him. As the three Autobot starships took off, Vector Prime gave it his all to get his allies back to Cybertron, finally returning them to their own dimension before his energy gave out and his body dissolved into green particles of light. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Primus was aware of Vector Prime's sacrifice and assured Optimus Prime that Vector Prime would live on and that he would be honoured by the closing of the black hole. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

[[File:Cyb ep49 vector ghost.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Remember, the force will be with you. Always...]]

However, as Vector Prime had already explained to the Autobots, since he had existed for most of his life outside of time, he would ''always'' exist there, able to observe the passage of time, even though he could now no longer enter the linear universe. He swore to always watch over Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and would be there for them in spirit when their need was greatest. The first such moment came during Optimus Prime's pivotal moment within the black hole, as he appeared alongside the Autobot leader as he reached for the Omega Lock. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:Vector Primevs.Megatron.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Battling... IN THE NEXT DIMENSION!]]
Subsequently, the black hole was sealed, but Galvatron was not yet through, and challenged Prime to a final one-on-one duel. During the battle, as Galvatron stood poised to deliver the final blow, Vector Prime's Planet Map flew from the pocket of the watching Bud and moved between the two combatants, blocking Galvatron's blow. Vector Prime spoke to Optimus once more, promising to always be there for him, and bestowing upon him the greatest of gifts—his own sword, [[Rhisling]], with which Optimus Prime defeated and destroyed Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Not long afterwards, as the Autobots departed on a mission across the universe to create a new [[space bridge]], Vector Prime appeared to Optimus once more, smiling at his old friend. {{storylink|Beginning}}

Vector Prime was last seen dueling Galvatron in an existence after death.
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====''Galaxy Force'' manga====
When the [[Unicron Singularity|Grand Black Hole]] began to devour Cybertron, Vector Prime opened a warp and sent [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to Earth. When the humans Coby, Bud, and Lori failed to repair Landmine, Vector Prime arrived through a warp and thanked the kids for their efforts before repairing Landmine himself. Vector Prime revealed he was unable to save Optimus Prime, but his despair was distracted by the human children bombarding him with questions about Transformers (sound familiar?). Then Megatron showed up and used his hypnotic powers to mesmerize Vector into handing over the Map to the [[Cyber Planet Key|Ancient Power]]. Luckily, Coby was able to yell loud enough to snap Vector out of it. And then Optimus Prime showed up, alive and well, and forced Megatron into retreat. {{storylink|Touchdown! Optimus Prime}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

====''Beast Wars Reborn''====
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When his brother [[Logos Prime]] plucked the [[spark]]s of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] out of their home dimension following [[Great Reformatting|their deaths]] and brought them into the "Unicron Trilogy" dimension with the intention of choosing one of them to be his successor and the recipient of his power, Vector Prime was forced to intervene. {{storylink|Master of the Game}} Remembering his sibling as a noble being, Vector was horrified to learn that he planned to pass his power to the evil Megatron, and the two did battle on the astral plane. {{storylink|Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall}}

====''Kiss Players''====
[[File:KPVectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|"Scary-Faced Gear Man", she calls him.]]
When the human [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] became scattered throughout across the dimensions after their vessel [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] collided into the "wall of time" while pursuing a mysterious golden hand through the timestream, [[Shaoshao Li]] found herself in the Unicron Trilogy timeline, around [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha|the time of the search]] for the Cyber Planet Keys. Finding herself on the deserted Cybertron, she was set upon by a horde of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]], but was then saved by Safeguard and Vector Prime. He explained what had befallen her, then used his sword to slash a hole between dimensions, from which the golden hand—actually that of Primus himself—emerged to pull Shaoshao through. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama #50}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
====As a multiversal singularity====

[[File:Ask Vector Prime Facebook.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Vector Prime: causing wiki headaches since 2015.]]

At some undetermined point in Vector Prime's life, he took the time to answer a series of questions about himself, other Transformers, and the ''Transformers: Cybertron'' toyline in a recurring feature on Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' website, to be reprised in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]'', and a [[Fun Publications]]-provided Facebook account, called "[[Ask Vector Prime]]". Because of his mastery of time and space, it is impossible to determine when exactly he communicated with our universe, but it may have been during the course of events in the ''Cybertron'' animated series, as he answered questions regarding those events and other characters who he had not met before the series began.

Vector revealed much about himself in these pages, including much new information about his early life. He fondly remembered all his brothers, even knowing how three of them turned into dread monsters, and listened with rapt attention to the [[Liege Maximo]]'s tales of the [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]] and [[Primon]], stories he was not even sure were real or just legends. He and his brothers and sisters spent an extended period of time on Earth in ancient Greece, where the [[holomatter]] avatar he used formed the basis for human legends of {{w|Hermes}}, while Rhisling was likewise interpreted as the {{w|Caduceus}}.

[[File:WatchRoboCard.jpg|188px|thumb|right|Available in the finest vending machines across the country.]]

Following the final falling out between the Primes, after the shattering of the Star Saber, Vector helped hide away the five components that [[Nexus Prime]] had split himself into, then went into hiding in the universe [[Aurex 404.11 Kappa]] and locked away all memories of his trauma. Out of necessity, he took a much simpler form, one that turned into a device similar to a wristwatch. There, he became the Autobot leader and wielded the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. He had a bodyguard, [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]], during his Matrix-bearer days, and the two became [[Transformer romance|close]] despite the difference in rank (and his initial reluctance to act on his feelings for a subordinate). After leading the Autobots to victory in the [[second Cybertronian war (Armada)|second Cybertronian war]] against such foes as [[Devron (Armada)|Devron]], [[Megazarak (Armada)|Megazarak]], and the [[Destructon]]s, he was called on by the [[Chronarchitect]] to help fix damage to Time itself! Reluctantly, he passed the Matrix to [[Guardian Major]].

With a group of fellows, the [[Time Warrior (AVP)|Time Warriors]]—Scorpia, medical officer [[Kaltor]], intelligence officer [[Autoceptor]], and quantum scientist [[Deceptor]]—Vector Prime faced foe and threat innumerable, with some timelines only knowing him as "First Autobot" or, when shortened, "Autobot" as a slur, meaning his watch self has often been mistaken for a person ''called'' Autobot. Eventually the Warriors discovered their true enemy, [[Mogahn the Mass]], an indescribable entity that absorbed entire star systems into itself. In the final battle, Vector found his mind entering the [[Realm of the Primes]] and learning his true identity once more; [[Amalgamous Prime|Adaptus]] gifted him the power to create the mighty sword Rhisling, and he smote Mogahn so hard that his remains went back in time and detonated in [[the Big Bang]]. Now once more aware of his true role in the multiverse, Vector Prime had to say a tearful goodbye to Scorpia. He tries not to remember her and does not like talking about it. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/10 and 2015/07/12}}

In another adventure, the GoBot '''Vec-Tor''' was forced to intervene after the always-mischievous [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] recruited [[Renegade#Gong|Gong]] to destabilize two universes, using the [[Omega Lock]]s far beneath [[Gobotron]]. After warping to a [[Primax]] universe, Vector Prime managed to undo the damage before Unicron could devour Cybertron, allowing history to progress along its proper course. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

Notable other revelations:

*His favorite human authors were [[Peter David]] and [[Alan Dean Foster]], though he seldom had time to read.
*He was a fan of the [[Dinobot (disambiguation)|Dinobot]]s.
*His favorite planet was Cybertron, and his favorite city there was [[Apophenia]].
*He was over nine billion years old, almost as old as the galaxy itself.
*He did not need to shave.
*He used to "boogie down" with [[Disco ball]] when he was younger, but not so much any more. He still enjoyed the symphonies created by the [[Eurythma]] natives. On the other hand, he was not a fan of the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]], since he found their name tasteless.
*He found the [[Viron]] universal cluster to be underrated.
*He was unable to visit the [[Quadwal]] universal cluster.
*He knows which universes have manifested as fiction in Quadwal.
*Despite having traveled far and wide, he could not see why kids loved [[Cinnamon Toast Crunch]].
*He feared the [[Elder God]]s.
*He missed Safeguard, as well as Lori, Bud, and Coby.
*If he had to choose an Earth mode, he would choose a dirigible, though he didn't because he was "not here to blend."
*If he had to choose a beast mode, it would be a large sea mammal.
*He was not a fan of dragons.
*He was definitely not [[Santa Claus]].
*He held several misconceptions about humans, such as how long we could survive decapitation, and whether or not they enjoyed molten boron.
*Though he vehemently dismissed the Decepticon ideology, he did find his species too quick to jump to philosophical extremes, and wished they were more apt to find a middle ground.
*He could view events from elsewhere in the [[Omniverse]], and was impressed by the adventures of [[Benjamin Kirby Tennyson]].
*He cherished his relationship with each of his fellow Thirteen original Primes, though he acknowledged that some of them had gone bad.
*He enjoyed [[Energon Z]] and Stanixian energon wine, but did not care for [[Red Energon]].
*The large glowing hole in his chest was a [[Critias Gate]]way.
*He answered to many names, including [[GoBots|Vec-Tor]], [[Convoy (disambiguation)|Vector Convoy]], Vector Maximus, Vector Maximo, and [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Vector Prima-Vectorum]].
*He was in the process of absorbing the memories and experiences of his [[Vector Prime#Aligned continuity family|Uniend counterpart]], which would eventually alter his physical appearance.
*Since there were constant threats across the multiverse, he had no intentions of retiring anytime soon. If Vector Prime ever got the opportunity to settle down without jeopardizing space or time, however, he would like to become a factory and help build useful things.
*He eventually grew tired of having people ask him about the identities of nameless Transformers, and politely suggested that his audience could ask him more cosmically significant questions.
*In his downtime, he enjoys the art galleries of [[Axiom Nexus]].
*Everyone he ever cares about will grow old and die in what, to him, is just the pulse of a spark. Sometimes, he feels alone even when he's in a crowd.
*He had bravely faced down many threats during his life, but he dreaded the prospect of going up against [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]]'s legal department.
*He found biological functions confusing, and thus he had no wish to become a [[synthoid]].
*His favorite anime was ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force|Galaxy Force]]''. (don't think about this one too hard)
*His favorite character from [[Babylon 5]] was the ambassador {{w|Kosh Naranek|Kosh}}.
*In some universes, Vector is female. She would purchase [[Venus (magazine)|Venus]] as a guilty pleasure more often than when she is male. She sounds like [[Star Trek|Kate Mulgrew]].
*Though he doesn't have a birthday, per se, he suggests that a celebration could be held on [[September 19]], the day he first arrived on Earth (and, not coincidentally, the day [[Fallen (episode)|the first episode]] of Cybertron aired in the U.S.)
*He doesn't like talking about the various conflicts and tribulations that his species regularly undergo. He'd rather discuss music, art, and the beautiful things that he's seen across the multiverse; he rarely has the opportunity to talk about the nature of his work to someone on an equal level.
*His favourite human movie was ''[[Back to the Future]]'', due to the performance of lead actor {{w|Eric Stoltz}}.
*Among his favorite human television shows are [[Doctor Who]], [[Mystery Science Theater 3000]], [[Sliders]], and [[Quantum Leap]].
*He revealed himself as a [[Point One Percenter]] (after the Shroud).

The answers Vector Prime gave on Facebook were delivered at a time when he was living in [[Axiom Nexus]], and was employed to write an advice column position with [[Axiom Nexus News]] in [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]]. {{storylink|Axiom Nexus News Editor|Axiom Nexus News Editor, 2015/05/13}} He was viewed by the TransTech public as a respected if a bit eccentric elder 'bot, but ANN journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] (correctly) suspected that Vector Prime was merely putting on an act. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/06/05}}

At one point during his tenure at ANN, he was kidnapped and tortured by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. While Vector Prime was indisposed, Sideways took over his inventory of unanswered questions, and offered decidedly unhelpful answers. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Ask Sideways|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/27}} He was able to escape the clutches of Sideways when a [[David Willis|particularly infuriating question]] caused the head of the Herald of Unicron to suddenly explode. However, [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] was part of the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|OZSA]] team sent to rescue Vector Prime, and the Mini-Con initiated a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] sequence with Sideways, allowing the Herald of Unicron to escape capture via a [[Dimensional Interfacer]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/07/08}}

After a few decades of recovery in other universes, Vector Prime resumed his advice columnist position in Axiom Nexus but, after [[Nexus Prime]] summoned him {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}, the column fell into the hands of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|a Grimlock]]. After being falsely told that Vector Prime lied about Dinobots and said they looked like jerks, Grimlock snarled "him look like jerks!" and, in a burst of wit, said Vector was ''old''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Grim Grams|Grim Grams, 2015/10/03}} When [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] took over the column, he was dismayed to note that he was filling in for a "filthy Guardian do-gooding dunce" and refused to answer any questions about Vec-Tor. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/18}}

====As a TransTech====
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Newman]] ("Special Guest")}}

Vector Prime returned to Axiom Nexus soon after "the [[Shroud]]" had cut it off from every other universe. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|ANN live coverage, 2015/10/29}} Little did anyone in the city know, this "Shroud" was the product of Nexus Prime's unification of the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] and [[Terminus Blade]], and the Vector who returned was not truly the same being as the one who had left: per the results of Nexus Prime's actions, the Vector who resumed his duties as host of the column was no longer a multiversal singularity, but a single incarnation of the many that now existed throughout the multiverse. This was a TransTech Vector Prime, native to Axiom Nexus, a "mere" 25 million years old, with a unique history of his own as a professor at the [[Academy of Science and Technology]] who had been the teacher of [[Rhinox (TransTech)|the local Rhinox]], and who had come up with the theoretical foundation of the [[universal stream]] classification system. Accordingly, he was left with only unclear memories of exactly had happened, much like a dream, and was no longer aware of his original nature: he believed his exploits as one of the Thirteen had happened to the (possibly newly created) other Vector Primes.

[[Image:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|300px|right|That's Vector's holomatter disguise in the centre, but I got a feeling he'll change it a few times.]]

Briefly leaving his column in the hands of [[Spacewarp]] while he responded to a summons from the city's Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences, Vector Prime's experience with multiversal travel led to him taking part in an Axiom Nexus scheme to try to establish contact with one of the nine fundamental realities: specifically, [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], requiring him to be stationed on [[Nebulos]] as a factory manufacturing [[hoverboard]]s, binary bonded to a local codenamed [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]] and with a bodyguard known as [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]]. He hoped he'd got on well with them!

In the interim, he endeavoured to answer questions and among his answers:

*He has 'dreams' of the exploits of other Vector Primes and believes this is down to an unusual physiology of his. While he has a vague sense of having been greater once, these memories "are but oneiric wisps, gossamer threads that vanish when I touch them."

*He's ''dramatically'' less interested in questions about who came from what universal stream. Stop wasting his time, nerds!

*He has visited a few other realities as a scholar. It was Rhinox that challenged him into getting out into the field.

*The students he remembers the most fondly after Rhinox are [[Perceptor (TransTech)|Perceptor]], [[Apelinq (TransTech)|Apelinq]], [[Proxima (TransTech)|Proxima]], and [[Brainstorm (TransTech)|Brainstorm]], who all did great things in their respective fields. [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]], on the other hand, often challenged him to excel but they did not go on, each believing the other had deep problems. [[Deluge (TransTech)|Deluge]] and [[Herr Fiend]] were frustrating as neither seemed likely to do nice things with their skills.

Not long into his voyage on [[Galaxy Shuttle]], he started to develop tentative feelings for Scorpia. Unfortunately, his trip was interrupted by an abduction. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/19}} [[Spacewarp]] came to his aid on behalf of the wounded Galaxy Shuttle. {{storylink|Transformers: Spacewarp's Log|Spacewarp's Log (2), 2015/11/21 and 2015/11/22}} During the long, meandering journey, he fell in love with Scorpia and they became [[Conjunx Endura]]. He eventually arrived safely at Nebulos. He looked forward to exploring its wonders with his new guide and binary bonded Target/Powermaster, Safeguard. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/14 and 2016/02/15}}

===''Animated'' cartoon continuity===
When the battle between [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] caused the [[AllSpark]] to discharge an energy flare, this massive surge of cosmic power caught Vector Prime's attention. Peering through the dimensions, he observed the growing conflict between these Autobots and Decepticons and recorded his thoughts in a journal. {{storylink|Dispatches}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} When he manifests in this dimension, Vector is known by the grandiose name of "Vector Prima-Vectorum".<ref>Originally an idea of [[Derrick J. Wyatt]]'s that never made it into any official media; later referenced in [[Ask Vector Prime]] (2015/06/24)</ref>

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
After the Fallen was caught trying to harvest a [[Sun|star]] from a system with life, he turned on the other Primes and made war on them. In order to prevent the Fallen from harvesting the star, the remaining Primes (including Vector Prime) hid the [[Matrix of Leadership|key to the harvester]] inside a tomb made of their own bodies and sealed it with their own life essence. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
{{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

{{note|Vector Prime was among the [[Dynasty of Primes]], though it was unclear which exact Prime he was. However, since he simply claims that he was the "handsome one", this may have all been a joke. If not, Vector Prime's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]."}}

===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''Alternity''====
Vector Prime was contacted by his fellow defenders of space and time, the hyper-evolved Autobots known as the [[Alternity]], when they were facing their final hours. At the Alternity's behest, Vector Prime communicated with a race of two-dimensional beings called [[Planicron]]s who were under threat from [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]], and discovered that they were attempting to evolve beyond their two-dimensional existence. To do so, they had to pass through a doorway that took the form of a diagram somewhere on the Earth of [[universal stream]] [[Story of Binaltech|Primax 903.0 Beta]]. A team consisting of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Arcee (Energon)|Elita Seven]], and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] successfully located the diagram, and Vector Prime proceeded to lead the Planicrons through it, successfully evolving them into higher-dimensional lifeforms that took the Alternity's place as defenders of reality. {{storylink|Alternation}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''Transformers vol. 2'' #47]] (mentioned); [[Heavy|''Transformers: Till All Are One'' #9]] (obscured image); [[Origin Myths|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] (full appearance)

Vector Prime was one of the Thirteen Primes, who led the [[Thirteen Tribes]] of Cybertron that formed after the [[Knights of Cybertron]] left the planet. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

After [[Septimus Prime]] perished, Vector ran to his fellow Primes to inform them of the development that the [[The Fallen|killer]] had conquered Septimus's lands and was on the warpath. There was a mixed reception to this news. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} In the era that followed, Vector would come to command the loyalty of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Tempo]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes, except [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], to flee Cybertron. Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] would send one of his [[Regenesis]] ores, [[Ore-1]], to [[LV-117]], a planet associated with Vector. {{storylink|The Crucible}} {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Ceremony}}

In the modern day, Vector Prime's name was remembered in the [[Way of Flame]], the religion of [[Solus Prime]]'s colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
In the 34th century CE, '''Vector Convoy''' was one of the [[Convoy Council]]. He usually abstained from voting the same as his peers. When the stolen ship ''[[Terrastar (BW)|Terrastar]]'' left the Milky Way Galaxy, in violation of the Council's decree, Vector took part in the vote to send [[Astral Knight (BW)|Astral Knight]] and his crew after them. Surprisingly, he agreed, though Astral noted it was with "infinite sadness". {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

====''Power of the Primes'' marketing material====
Vector Prime's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Vector Prime's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Metalhawk / Vector Prime online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Vector Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[File:VectorPrime-CovenantOfPrimus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|"The only mystery worth solving here is how this thing passed its MOT."]]
Stern, serious, Vector Prime considered himself a force of order and balance in the universe, a mere extension of his creator [[Primus]]. His powers over time and space allowed him to create and prevent temporal paradoxes to suit his needs, and even distort reality as he saw fit. His personal artifact of power was the [[Blades of Time]], which he could use to travel through other dimensions. He also had [[Badge of Vector Prime|a badge]], seemingly for decoration.

The second of the Thirteen Primes to be created, Vector was a warrior Prime, joining Prima, Onyx, Amalgamous and Megatronus in the groupings among the Thirteen. After [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] had caused [[Unicron/Aligned|Unicron]] to fall into stasis, Vector Prime created a time loop around the inert form of the Chaos Bringer ensuring he would never awaken. Like the others however, Vector Prime was tainted by a touch of Unicron's darkness, which would mark the downfall of the Thirteen.

In the aftermath, Vector joined with Prima and [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] to create rules and order for a new community and the upcoming birth of the Cybertronian species, thought their rules were found restrictive by the other Primes. Along with Trion and Prima, Vector was greatly confused by the romance between Solus and Megatronus. Despite this however, Vector commissioned a new mandala from Solus.

The end of the Thirteen came after [[Prima]] discovered that Megatronus, [[Quintus Prime]], and [[Liege Maximo]] had worked on a secret "farm" of robotic creatures, which Alchemist found troubling. Suspecting a sinister motive, Prima forced the rest of the Thirteen into a vote on the matter, and Vector voted against letting the project continue. Furious with the results of the debate, Megatronus inadvertently killed Solus in a dispute that [[Liege Maximo]] had orchestrated. Drawn by the commotion, the rest of the Thirteen arrived in time to see Solus's body return to the [[Core]], its passage creating the [[Well of All Sparks]].

Even after Megatronus offered his side of the story, accusations began to fly. The investigation degenerated into a free-for-all brawl between the remaining twelve siblings, which ended with Maximo getting killed by the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]] through uncertain means.

The survivors buried Liege Maximo's remains in a chasm and held a memorial to Solus Prime in deep space. Hoping to put their ugly past behind them, the Primes then turned their attention to Cybertron and their plans for the future. They decided to use [[Onyx Prime]]'s [[Triptych Mask]] to create a new race of robotic beings, as Primus had created them, with Onyx, Micronus, and Optimus travelling into the Well resulting in the creation of a new wave of Cybertronian creatures which the surviving Primes oversaw. Vector Prime's faith in his siblings however had long since been shattered and he quietly retreated to [[Realm of the Primes|another dimension]] when no one was looking.

One way or another his badge wound up in [[Vector Sigma]]'s possession. Millenia later, Alpha Trion would gift it to Sentinel Prime. Millenia after that, Optimus reassembled the Blades of Time.
{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}
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====Aligned novels====
In the past, the once idealistic Vector Prime held the Thirteen together with his idealism, but despaired as his fellow Primes fell to fighting and backstabbing. He could understand a moment of anger that caused [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] to lash out and kill [[Solus Prime]], but when he discovered [[Liege Maximo]] actively scheming against his brothers, he could tolerate no more, and created a miniature pocket dimension for himself. This could only be accessed through the [[Blades of Time]], which were scattered across the Cybertronian colonies and guarded by [[Nexus Prime]]'s fractured selves. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

When he defeated [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]] in combat, [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] noticed he wore the sigil of the noble myth of Vector Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

After discovering and assembling the Blades of Time, Optimus stepped through into Vector Prime's pocket dimension. Vector Prime had been expecting him, and called Optimus "Prime". He agreed to aid the [[Autobot]]s, and seemed surprised that Alpha Trion was still alive. He wondered how many of the Thirteen were still around. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:OneShallRise1-VectorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

At some point, statues of Vector Prime and his brothers were made. They were placed in the chamber of the High Council. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
The [[Uniend]] incarnation of Vector Prime was initially not part of the "multiversal singularity" Vector, as the Uniend Cluster was separated from the rest of the multiverse by a quantum membrane. When this membrane was punctured by the [[Dark Spark]], Uniend Vector began to be absorbed into the wavestructure of the living quantum event that was the singularity incarnation. As this process carried itself out, the singularity Vector began to experience and absorb the memories of the Uniend Vector, recalling how he had convinced [[Ironfletch]] to join the Autobot cause, and briefly worked alongside [[Rampart Punch]] and [[Avatar Brave]]. In particular, he expressed a fondness for his Uniend equivalent's [[Facial hair|beard]], and wondered if he would adopt it into his own facial structure. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Troy Baker]] (English), [[Yasuhiro Kikuchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:BattlegroundsPt1 vector prime.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|He knows about Setsuna Meiou being demoted to a dwarf planet.]]
When the evil of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] threatened to return, endangering both Earth and Cybertron, [[Micronus Prime]] brought [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] before Vector and the other four Primes who dwelled within the [[Realm of the Primes]]. Speaking for the group, Vector announced that they could sense Optimus has not yet completed the necessary preparations that would allow him to safely receive a portion of power from each of the assembled Primes so that he could effectively combat Megatronus, but an impassioned speech from Optimus convinced them to go through with the power transfer. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}}

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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO vectorprime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=.75]]
In [[Fornax 813.0 Gamma|a universe]] built out of blocks, Vector Prime witnessed a Decepticon attack on [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

==Games==
===Transformers Power Up: The Game===
{{Note|Vector Prime is one of four Transformers that can be built over the course of the game.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Power Up: The Game}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
[[File:G2AutobotGenerations.jpg|100px|thumb|Sadly not featured in a hilarious rap-filled commercial.]]
*'''Autobot''' (Watch, 1993)
**''Accessories'': Watchband

: [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] originated in the [[1983]] ''[[Microman]]'' ''[[Micro Change]]'' line as MC-06 Watch Robo, where he was available in four different colors. In [[1993]], he was released directly by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as part of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', alongside [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] and the wristwatches of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]].

:He transforms from a boxy silver chrome robot to a boxy functional digital watch that attaches to a plastic wristband.

:He was [[retcon]]ned into an old form of Vector Prime's in a 2015 [[Ask Vector Prime]] entry.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Autobot/autobot.htm More information on Autobot at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy hasbro and takara vector primes.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|The [[Last Autobot]]'s beiger cousin. (Hasbro Vector Prime at left, with the differently-colored Takara release on the right, and their respective Cyber Keys from top to bottom at center.)]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-03'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Rhisling|Sword]], [[probability torpedo|missile]], [[Zeonomicon|Cyber Planet Key]]

:Vector Prime transforms into a large Cybertronic space cruiser with "solar panel" wings, his shape seemingly taking cues from both the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[starship]] ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' [[Darth Maul|Sith Infiltrator]]. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. In robot mode, raising his right arm triggers electronic laser sounds; inserting his unique [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his <s>fly</s> abdomen in either mode activates a vague electronic charging sound, and replaces his arm-activated laser sounds with those of a clashing sword. He comes with his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and as such is one of the few early molds from ''Cybertron'' to have Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plugs.

: First made available in Japan by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] several months ahead of [[Hasbro]]'s release of the figure, Vector Prime has some significant differences between his two separate releases. Where Hasbro's release features a high-contrast color scheme of stark white and rich chocolate-brown plastics, Takara's uses a softer metallic-tinged grey and burgundy. [[For safety reasons]], Hasbro uses a softer, bendable translucent plastic for Vector Prime's wings and sword, where Takara was able to cast these parts in firmer materials. Finally, there are some [[paint operation]] differences between the two: Takara's version features a burgundy rim that runs all around the figure's wings, extra red circles on his shoulders, silver paint on the thigh vents, and several additional gold details on his forearm guards, helmet crest, and the sides of his legs, while Hasbro's does away with these and adds instead a larger gold application around his midriff and Cyber Key slot, and an Autobot [[insignia]] on his vehicle-mode cockpit. Where Hasbro's Cyber Key is entirely unpainted translucent blue with the [[Cyber Key Codes|code]] "v38g" printed on the reverse, Takara's features a generous metallic silver paint coating and no code.

[[File:VectorPrime toy.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Stock image, "None of the above"]]
: Unhelpfully, [[stock photography|stock photo]]s of Vector Prime depicted a conglomerated version of the figure with Hasbro's white plastic, Takara's burgundy, and all the different paint applications from both versions, as shown left.

: The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] version of Takara Vector Prime replaces the silver paint of his Cyber Planet Key with a light gray.

: This mold was also used to create [[BotCon 2007]] [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/VectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy vprime vs sscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Vector Prime'' vs ''Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Planet Key

: The Vector Prime in this [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] set is identical to the regular-retail version, even though the [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] is not only a mold not available at normal US retail, but is in an entirely new coloration not used for its Japanese release.

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[[File:LOC VectorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|And I'm his poorer cousin who can't afford paint.]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

: As part of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' line, Vector Prime is a miniature, heavily-simplified version of the Voyager-class toy, yet retaining much of the sculpted detailing. He was part of the third wave of product, the first wave to be sold outside of "[[market six]]" stores and in "big box" chains like Toys 'R' Us and Kmart.

: Some stock photos of this figure, including the ones on the back of its packaging,<ref name="locvprime">[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/271/vector_prime Legends of Cybertron Vector Prime's packaging] at Shmax.com</ref> depict Vector Prime with functional elbows. Evidently, a [[design change]] was implemented at some point; on the final release, the arms are cast as one piece, with ''fake elbow joints'' as moulded detail. OK then.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb GFVectorPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Safeguard pimps his ride. Fo sho.]]
*'''Galaxy Force Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Planet Key

: Not to be confused with the ''Galaxy Force'' release of Vector Prime, Galaxy Force Vector Prime is a matte gold [[redeco]] of Vector Prime released near the end of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]]. His transparent blue parts were changed to transparent orange, and he has the same number of paint applications as the original ''Cybertron'' Vector Prime toy. The packaging photography shows the [[prototype]] as considerably more blinged out than the rather yellowish matte gold plastic actually used for the production run.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:JollibeeVectorPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Guardian of Shakes and Fries]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2007)

: Available exclusively from the Jollibee restaurant chain in the Philippines, this small scale, extremely simplified version of Vector Prime was sold under the subline ''Transformers: Cybertron Robot Blasters''. Similar to the ''Legends of Cybertron'' version, the Robot Blasters Vector Prime has an even more simplified transformation sequence and less articulation and paint detailing. However, he impressively retains a significant amount of Vector Prime's sculpted detailing.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 VectorPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Last Autobot [[homage]]: Denied!]]
*'''Vector Prime with Mini-Con Safeguard!''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Key, Safeguard

:Vector Prime is a part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Cybertron Series" and is a redeco of the previous ''Cybertron'' release of Vector Prime, in black, brown, and blue colors. Notably, this is the first Hasbro iteration of the figure to have painted wings like the Takara Galaxy Force version, as well as being the only version with a painted sword blade. Like [[BotCon]] exclusive [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]], sadly, he has been gutted of his electronic features, rendering the Cyber Key pointless. The battery compartment is riveted shut.

:This toy was shipped in extremely low quantities, and as a result was a very rare sight at U.S. retail stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-POTP-Prime-Master-Vector-Prime-with-Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Prime Master, 2017)
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-03'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)#Power of the Primes|Metalhawk]] decoy armor, cannon

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Vector Prime is a [[Titan Master]]-sized mold that transforms from a small robot modeled after [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)#Toys|Metalhawk]]'s inner robot mode into a [[Prime Master]] that can store inside decoy armor modeled after Metalhawk's [[Pretender]] shell, or plug into any Prime Master shell's weapon form, or replace a ''Power of the Primes'' Leader's [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] core. They could also ride Legends Class figures, and can attach to Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, or Voyager Class figures' combined mode.

:In an unusual error, some units of Vector Prime / Metalhawk came with two Prime Masters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/some-power-of-the-primes-figures-shipping-with-two-prime-masters-report/40365/ Seibertron, 2017/12/24: Some Power Of the Primes Figures Shipping With Two Prime Masters: Report]</ref>

:Unlike every other Titan Master / Prime Master, he and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:Attacktix VectorPrime.jpg||thumb|upright=1.1|Go ahead. Ask me again about how well I blend.]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF11
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Vengeance—2525 (77%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
:Part of the first assortment of ''[[Attacktix]]'' Transformers-series Booster packs, Vector Prime is one of the less stable shooters his size. He has three points of articulation (shoulders and waist) which you can use to put him in a more stable stance than his default, though it doesn't look very comfortable.

:Vector Prime appears to have been created as the counterpart to the powerful Decepticon [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] figure. His Special Power is the antithesis of Scorponok's, allowing you to instantly remove up to two of your opponent's in-play [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. Who knew Vector Prime hated Terrorcons so much?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Jollibee===
*'''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
===General===
[[File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Vector Prime goes Super Saiyan.]]
* Like other members of the Thirteen, Vector Prime was once established as a [[multiversal singularity]], existing as one being across all of time and space, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
*"Vector Prime" was the originally proposed name for [[Sentinel Maximus]], going so far as to be printed on Sentinel Maximus's shipping cases.
*During pre-production of the ''Cybertron'' franchise, Hasbro requested [[Don Figueroa]] produce a concept design for Vector Prime. [http://www.unicron.us/tf2007/figueroa/DonceptVector-b.jpg Figouera's design] depicted the character as much older and with a noticeable hunch, and ultimately went unused in favor of his final design.
*One of the earliest known sketches of Vector Prime gave him a vaguely pharaonic head, making him look a fair bit like {{w|Giant Robo (OVA)|Giant Robo}}. This appears to have been coincidental, as [[Aaron Archer]] had no idea what Giant Robo was when questioned about it—although, to be fair, the sketch was not one Archer had done himself.<ref>http://tfu.info/issue12/aaronsdesk.htm Stuff From Aaron's Desk, Day 22</ref>
*According to the [[Hasbro]] panel at [[BotCon 2006]], Vector Prime's head was largely based around the [[Autobot]] insignia. At one point in the design process, a flip-down battle mask identical to the Autobot symbol was proposed.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/naladahc/256973979/in/set-72157594305640507/ BotCon - Friday - Vector Prime's original head]</ref> Also, he was originally going to have two swords, as seen in the image on the right.
*The "Galaxy Force Vector Prime" color scheme appears to have been inspired by a [[GONZO]] CGI color mock-up done before Vector Prime's final coloration was decided. A Hasbro design chart showing this and other concepts was first seen at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2005, and was present at [[BotCon 2005]] later that same year. The image also made an appearance during a slideshow at one of Hasbro's [[BotCon 2006]] presentations, and in Galaxy Force Vector Prime's unlockable online Cyber Key content.
*The released version of the Vector Prime ''Attacktix'' figure featured the Takara coloration of the ''Cybertron'' toy, gray with a metallic burgundy. [[:File:WhiteVectorPrimeAttacktix.jpg|A more Hasbro-release-like white-and-brown redeco]] was seen through various avenues, such as Toy Fair 2006 and Hasbro publicity photos, but ultimately never came out at retail.
===''Generation 2'' "Autobot" watch toy===
[[File:RobotTimeMachineSixModes.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Robot Time Machine in watch, "battle station", "galactic shuttle", "cosmic tank", "solar creature", and robot forms. No, this time we're not joking.]]
*After being released in ''Micro Change'', Autobot was sold by Takara in a line called '''''Watch Q''''' in 1984. The watches who would become [[Kaltor]] and [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] were also sold in ''Watch Q'', as were a bunch of other transforming watches who were never sold as Transformers. Autobot was also sold as part of Takara's North American ''[[Kronoform]]'' line, where he was called "Robot Time Machine" and had the unique honor of appearing in a television commercial that advertised him as being, at the least, a [[Six Changer]] (albeit a highly unconvincing one).
*He has the distinction of being THE prototypical transforming watch toy of the 1980s, with scores of knock-offs produced during that era. Surprisingly, one of these was advertised ''within'' an issue of Marvel's ''Transformers'' series! "[[The Next Best Thing to Being There!]]" featured [[:File:BonkersRobotWatch.jpg|an ad from the Nabisco company]] for a "Robot-Watch" (plainly Autobot, with "Quartz" replacing "Takara" on his chest) at the cost of $3.95 and 3 "Bonkers" candy labels.
*Two versions of Autobot's packaging are depicted in ''[[Transformers Generations]]'', one using his ''Micro Change'' art with an Autobot symbol slapped on and the other with original art. According to the text, the former was a packaging mock-up; the one shown on this page is how he was released.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Vector Prime''' (ベクタープライム ''Bekutā Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Vector Prime''' (메가빅텨프라임 ''Mega Biktyeo Peuraim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Vector''' (Taiwan, 貝克達 ''Bèikèdá''), '''Yǐntiānxíng''' (China, 引天行, "Guide Heaven Walk")

==External links==
*[http://www.insecticons.com/vector-qa-00.html Ask Vector Prime archive at ''In Space, No One Can Hear Starscream'']
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlb0h6qig8&fmt=18 Kronoform Robot Time Machine commercial on youtube]

==Footnotes==
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Vector Prime

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[[File:VectorPrime dvd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He gives a new meaning to the term "grandfather clock".]]
'''Vector Prime''' is [[Primus]]'s appointed guardian of time and space. Though recorded history pegs him as 25 million years old,<ref>[[Revelations Part 4]]</ref> he has identified himself as 9 billion years old,<ref name="AVP">[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> making the clockwork-covered Transformer one of the [[Thirteen]]. He's so old that in many timelines, the locals have called him "the First Autobot".<ref>[[Ask Vector Prime]], 11 September 2015: "Come to think of it, in many timelines, I was not called "Vector Prime" but "The First Autobot." Indeed, this was from time-to-time shortened to simply "Autobot," though usually as an invective hurled at me."</ref> Despite his age, Vector Prime is very powerful, and can warp both space and time, though excessive use of this power can severely weaken him. His powers allow him to traverse the [[multiverse]] at will, allowing Vector Prime to track and record events across a countless number of realities.

Vector Prime was once a holder of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]<ref name="AVP">[[Ask Vector Prime]]</ref> before he left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to guard space and time, a lonely job which isolated him from Cybertronian culture for tens of millions of years. Though he has rejoined the timestream on occasion to protect it from large-scale dangers,<ref>[[Vector Prime: In the Beginning]]</ref> his extraordinary exile has left him emotionally, culturally, and politically disconnected from his race. He speaks in archaic terminology steeped in chivalry from an age long past, which has led [[Transcendent Technomorph|some]] to believe him to be little more than a doddering relic. Despite this disconnect, Vector Prime never forgets that these strange modern creatures are the reason he guards space and time so fiercely. It is the miracle of time that allows these precious lives to continue and flourish across the multiverse.

Vector Prime has a "Guardian [[Mini-Con]]" called [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and is also responsible for the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]].

{{quote|I finally understand the true value of time, for it is the bonds between us that give time its meaning.|Vector Prime's last words|"[[Guardian (episode)|Guardian]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Unicron Trilogy continuity family===
====Fun Publications comics====
[[File:Vectorprimeut.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Hey, I can see THE DAWN OF TIME from here! Hi, Phil!]]
Vector Prime was created by Primus at the very beginning of its struggle with Unicron, 'drawn from the sublime material of a multiverse at the far end of entropy'. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 5|Vector Prime's profile in Club magazine #5}} During the long dormancy of [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]] at the beginning of time, Vector Prime retreated from the march of history to prepare for when his skills would once again be called upon. From this isolation he watched the greatest victories and defeats of the Transformers race across the various timelines, intervening only when his hand was needed to preserve the balance of time. (For example, Vector Prime helped mend [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and repair the [[The Agenda (Part III)|timestorm]] that [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had unleashed in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]].) However, the awakening of Primus and Unicron returned Vector Prime to active service, following the wake of Unicron across the multiverse to prevent or restore what damage the Dark God had inflicted with its contaminating presence.

After the [[The Powerlinx Battles|Powerlinx Battles]], Primus attempted to lock Unicron's essence away in the center of a newborn sun, but this plan backfired and the sun collapsed into a black hole, also known as the [[Unicron Singularity]]. This threatened the multiverse itself, so Vector Prime was called back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to assist the Autobots in locating artifacts which would destroy the black hole. {{storylink|Vector Prime: In the Beginning}}

[[File:Vectorprimeutramjet.jpg|thumb|Hey, we got swords. Let's parry.]]
During the Autobots' search, Vector Prime would routinely confer with [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] on their progress. During one such visit, Unicron's heralds [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] attacked Cybertron, prompting Alpha Trion to recruit some extra-dimensional help in the form of [[Sentinel Maximus]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}} No sooner had Maximus arrived than Ramjet and Nemesis came blasting into Alpha Trion's chamber; Vector duelled with Ramjet, but was unable to prevent him from heavily damaging Alpha Trion and destroying [[Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act}} After placing Alpha Trion in a repair chamber, Vector Prime explained to Sentinel Maximus the extent of the peril they faced; it was Ramjet's plan that Nemesis Prime would unleash his [[Dead Matrix]] to destroy their Creator. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}} Deducting that their opponents would likely next strike at the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]], Vector Prime and his allies preemptively traveled there to defend it. Sure enough, another one of Unicron's pawns, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]], soon turned up and attacked the facility. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} Dark Scorponok was felled, but Vector Prime came to realize that the shambling creature had acted as a distraction while Ramjet and Nemesis Prime had made their way towards their true target: the chamber housing Primus's essence, deep within Cybertron. Vector Prime opened a warp gate and traveled with Sentinel Maximus to head off their enemies before the wicked machinations came to fruition. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}} Vector Prime and Ramjet's fight left the chamber and took them high above Cybertron. Ramjet offered Vector Prime another option to his plan: it was within Vector Prime's power to restore Unicron from the Singularity, dooming this Cybertron but saving all others. Vector Prime refused, claiming that they could restore balance to the multiverse without saving Unicron. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} Though Vector Prime was able to defeat Ramjet and seal him away in another dimension, {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} this act weakened him considerably. The guardian of space and time returned to the Autobots on [[Earth]] and left Cybertron in the care of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], a Mini-Con who had taken the reins of what remained of Vector Sigma. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

While on Cybertron of [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]], [[Nexus Prime]] decided to tell his companion [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] about the ancient artifact he was trying to find, the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. As he explained to Aquarius that the artifact was originally intended to serve good Transformers, the face of Vector Prime flashed through his mind. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} Eventually, Nexus succeeded in finding all the pieces of the shattered sword, and united the rebuilt blame with the [[Terminus Blade]] with the intention of strengthening the multiverse and making the walls between dimensions less permeable. Vector Prime and the rest of the Thirteen were drawn to this momentous event from across space and time, but as a consequence of Nexus's actions, Vector and his brothers and sisters ceased to exist as multiversal singularities. They were splintered into infinite variations of themselves and scattered throughout the multiverse, sentient reoccurring themes each appearing in their own way, if at all, in all the worlds of the multiverse. {{storylink|Out of the One, Many}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Newman]] (English), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese)|[[Joscha Fischer-Antze]] (German), [[Sepuh Apikian]] (Armenian), [[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Cyb ep47 outside of time.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Twelfth Doctor, Transformerfied]]

Vector Prime spent much of his existence outside the linear flow of time, observing reality from afar. When he sensed the effect of the [[Unicron Singularity]] upon the timestream, he attempted to voyage further into the future to see what the outcome would be, only to strike a barrier which he found he could not pass beyond. Peering through the barrier and seeing only endless nothingness, Vector Prime realized that the black hole would go on to consume all space and time if he did not finally leave the safety of his extra-dimensional realm and re-enter the linear flow of time to help seal it. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Appearing in the skies over Cybertron, Vector Prime immediately made contact with Optimus Prime and his Autobot team, making them aware of the Cyber Planet Keys and how they could stop the black hole. As Vector Prime then synchronized his map of the keys’ locations to the current arrangement of the cosmos, he was approached by the evil [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who exploited Vector Prime's diminished memory of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict and convinced him to hand over the map. Alas, Vector Prime realized his mistake just as the other Autobots arrived to attack Megatron. The villain made good his escape, but not before his lieutenant [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] caused Autobot warrior [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to be caught in the black hole's gravitational pull, forcing Vector Prime to open a portal to save him, transporting him to [[Earth]].

[[File:Cyb ep1 loris shirt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"This is Clara, my carer. She cares so I don't have to."]]

Vector Prime joined with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots in relocating to Earth. En route, Vector Prime explained to Optimus that the black hole threatened not only Cybertron, but would go on to swallow all of creation if not dealt with. He then doubled back, explaining he had to retrieve the cosmic map Megatron had stolen. Optimus Prime insisted on having Jetfire, Hot Shot, and Overhaul accompany him, deeming the task too dangerous for Vector Prime to handle on his own. Vector Prime's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Vector Prime then rendezvoused with Optimus back on Earth, where the Autobots had already befriended three human children. Upon meeting these humans, Vector Prime recognized a symbol decorating the T-shirt of the female, [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], as the pattern of the Omega Lock, the device that focused the power of the Cyber Planet Keys, and deduced that it lay in hiding somewhere on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

Vector Prime then aided his Autobot allies in building their base of operations on Earth. During the blasting that preceding construction, he discovered that the children were able to hear the [[Omega Frequency]], the trans-sonic signal given off by the Omega Lock that was inaudible to the Autobots. This would make them invaluable in the search for the artifact. As the base neared completion, Megatron and Starscream were detected heading towards Earth once again. The base's stealth coating had yet to be fully applied, and so Vector Prime joined Optimus, Jetfire, and Hot Shot in keeping the villains out of sensor range while the rest of the team finished this task. Vector Prime used the power of a Cyber Planet Key to send the Decepticon leader and his lackey fleeing, awing his comrades. Having deemed them worthy, Vector Prime then granted Optimus, Hot Shot, and Jetfire the ability to also summon their own Cyber Planet Keys. {{storylink|Haven}}

Walking in on the Autobots receiving word that the latest attempt at collapsing the black hole had failed, Vector Prime reiterated that they needed to track down the keys to the Omega Lock. The Autobots were doubtful at first, but Red Alert spoke up on Vector Prime's behalf, convincing his comrades that the keys should be their priority. Thundercracker was then detected by the airforce, forcing Vector Prime to help take him down before he caused too much trouble. He saved two human pilots from the Decepticon by opening a temporal portal for them to escape through. Megatron and Starscream then joined the battle, and explained that they had already found the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before they were forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Further studies on the Omega Lock's pattern around the world led the Autobots to a museum in Mexico. While Vector Prime studied the artifacts within it, the rest of the team held off Thundercracker and Starscream, who had been tracking them. This Omega Lock turned out to be merely an imitation, but Vector Prime's scans yielded the co-ordinates of [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet, resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key. Using his sword in conjunction with Optimus Prime's Matrix, Vector Prime opened a portal to this other world, through which Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent as an advance party. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} The search for the Omega Lock next took the Autobots to the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]. They excavated an ancient druid site, only to be met with another dead end. Once more, they were pestered by Starscream and Thundercracker, who managed to isolate Vector Prime and Optimus from their ground-based reinforcements. Though Starscream was fighting more strategically however, the Primes managed to lure their opponents close enough to the ground to overpower them and force them into another retreat. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Vector Prime teamed up with Landmine to continue searching for the Omega Lock, but returned from their excursion with nothing to show for it. That evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Lock's "Atlantis Pattern". Vector Prime and the team sped off to what seemed like a lucky break at last, only to find that the signal had been created by the Decepticons to lure them into a trap. As Optimus took on the enemy, Jolt reported that humans were inbound to their location. As neither side wanted to be discovered by more of the locals, the battle was brought to an abrupt halt, and all combatants withdrew. {{storylink|Speed}}

[[File:Cyb ep9 time slip.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|But where's Cringer, his fearless friend?]]

Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot and Optimus to alert them of an emergency in [[Rockville]]: the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] was about to collapse into an underwater reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the entire town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a plan to drain the reservoir, and the Autobots created a controlled collapse of the mountain to prevent further harm from coming to Rockville. After this plan was successfully implemented, Vector Prime congratulated his comrades on a job well done. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Returning to the search for the Omega Lock, Vector Prime next headed for a tropical island, allowing the children to tag along for a mini-vacation of sorts. This turned out to be another false lead. Before heading off to their next destination, Vector Prime took the time to discuss his temporal powers with the children, informing them that though they might seem impressive, they had become limited in his old age. The group next headed for the [[Sahara]], where they were joined by Optimus and Jetfire. There, they found what appeared to be the Omega Lock on open display within some ancient ruins. But the Decepticons had been following them, and the battle for the artifact had catastrophic consequences: Megatron's managed to kill the Mini-Cons! Distraught over their untimely demise, Vector Prime drew on a greater portion of his powers for the first time in ages. He rewound time to save the Mini-Cons, though the resulting drain on his systems left him too weak to continue fighting. The lock in question was proven to be a fake. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

[[File:Cyb ep11 control room.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]

After rescuing an Autobot civilian from Thundercracker, the Autobots were led to another iteration of the Atlantis pattern. The inscription detailed the coordinates to the next planet where a Cyber Planet Key was hidden: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Vector Prime opened a dimension gate to transport Overhaul and Landmine to this new world, but was struck by the returning Thundercracker before Landmine could traverse the portal. Due to his injuries, Vector Prime couldn't open up another dimension gate, leaving Overhaul stranded on an alien world alone. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Shortly afterwards, another Autobot civilian alerted Optimus Prime's team to another sighting of the Atlantis seal, this time on the ocean bottom in the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. Making their way underwater, the Autobots explored the area. Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons and the children found an entrance leading to a control room, and the elder Cybertronian concluded that Atlantis was in fact an ancient Cybertronian ship that had crashed in Earth's prehistory. In order to keep it out of the Decepticons' reach, Vector Prime activated the craft and teleported it away with only himself, the kids and Mini-Cons aboard. {{storylink|Deep}} Using the children's sensitivity to the Omega Frequency, Vector Prime tracked down the Omega Lock in the bowels of the ''Atlantis''. Though Megatron appeared to claim the relic for himself, activating the ship's self-destruct mechanism in the process, Optimus caught up to his old foe and dueled him for the Omega Lock. Meanwhile, Vector Prime took the children to safety. Optimus emerged victorious. When Vector Prime laid hands on the Omega Lock afterwards, it created new spacebridge network, linking all of the planets hosting Cyber Planet Keys. Vector Prime accompanied Optimus and Landmine to the Speed Planet in response to a distress call from Red Alert. {{storylink|Ship}}

There, he observed [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] try to win the world's Cyber Planet Key in a racing tournament. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} He did not actually participate-mainly because his vehicle mode lacked wheels-but he offered encouragement and advice when he could. {{storylink|Race}} The races were intense enough to get even him worked up, although he did his best to restrain his enthusiasm-to Optimus Prime's mild amusement. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 feed me seymour.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|But whatever they offer you, don't feed the plants!]]

While Hot Shot trained for a particularly grueling track, the Autobots received a transmission urging them to come to the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to help [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], sent there in advance to seek out the second Cyber Planet Key. [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] offered to go, but Vector Prime and Optimus decided to make the trip, as they could open the dimension gate necessary to go there anyway. When they arrived, they were attacked by a massive plant monster, but Overhaul-now in the form of Leobreaker-saved them with his claws. Vector Prime joined Optimus in explaining the black hole's threat to Leobreaker's new friends, [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], but was confused to learn that they had not, in fact, sent a distress signal at all. He then joined the others in confronting world leader [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], battling [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (who had sent the distress signal simply to watch the factions battle) and witnessing Optimus and Leobreaker's first combination into Savage Claw Mode. {{storylink|Savage}}

[[File:Cyb ep9 meteor attack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Hitting you where the sun definitely shines.]]

Soon after, Vector Prime and the other Autobots met Scourge and Megatron's forces in another battle, lured into a canyon thanks to Sideways' trickery. He was also among the 'bots who watched Leobreaker's attempted interrogation of the two-faced trickster when the battle ended, {{storylink|Sand}} and returned to Velocitron in time to stop Megatron from stealing the Planet Cup after Hot Shot defeated Override in the final race. {{storylink|Champion}}

While most of the Autobots went back to Earth to investigate a disturbance created by the Omega Lock, Vector Prime returned to the Jungle Planet with Optimus Prime and Leobreaker, intending to secure the second Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Ice}} Their attempt to reason with Scourge failed miserably, leading to Leobreaker separating from Optimus mid-speech and futilely attacking the dragon-bot himself. With the lion storming off in a huff, Vector Prime accompanied Optimus back to Backstop's cave, where he learned of Scourge's beginnings as a student of Backstop's. Vector Prime was also present at the volcano Leobreaker had chosen to seclude himself in, and witnessed his reconciliation with Optimus Prime, the latter at last deciding to face Scourge in battle. {{storylink|Honor}} The Autobots ran into a Decepticon ambush en route to Scourge's temple, and Vector Prime had to use his sword to free the beast 'bots and Hot Shot from a net. He later stood back and watched Optimus and Leobreaker finally defeat Scourge in battle, winning the right to take the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

[[File:Cyb ep22 autobots together.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

Unfortunately, Megatron led his Decepticons on an immediate counterattack, desperate to obtain the Planet Key. While most of the Autobots fended off Starscream and Thundercracker, Vector Prime came up with a plan to splinter the Decepticons. He distributed boxes amongst the Autobots, with the key's location unknown to even them, and bade them scatter to force the Decepticons to spread out. Vector Prime himself came face-to-visor with Sideways, intent on acquiring the "key". The enigmatic jet managed to steal the box, warping around Vector Prime and bypassing Safeguard with his faction-switching abilities, but learned it was a fake when he found naught but a rock inside. He later joined the rest of the Autobots in fending off Megatron and Starscream's attempted theft of the true key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

[[File:Cyb ep22 shell game.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

The insertion of the Jungle Planet Key into the Omega Lock transported the Autobots into a strange dimension that Vector Prime identified as the consciousness of Primus. The god himself briefly spoke to them through the Mini-Cons before fading away, and a signal again alerted them to something in the North Pole. {{storylink|Trap}} Unfortunately, what came out of the North was Starscream, Sideways, and ''legions'' of [[Ancient Decepticon]]s, hell-bent on finding the Cyber Planet Key hidden on Earth. Vector Prime soon joined the fray, using his sword to warp in the main Autobot forces to back Snarl up. The Autobots were eventually forced to fall back, but made two new allies in the form of [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

Knowing that Starscream would come looking for the Omega Lock and the other two Keys, the Autobots established a communications blackout, using a direct link to the human telephone network to keep the refugee Autobots calm. Vector Prime soon brought up another worry, however-the children and Mini-Cons were missing! The kids soon returned, bringing the eccentric scientist [[Lucy Suzuki]] with them, but [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s advance transmission about the government's knowledge of the Autobots allowed Sideways to find the Autobot's base. With no other option, Optimus Prime led a full retreat to Velocitron while Evac retrieved the Cyber Planet Key of Earth, but Starscream followed them up the space bridge and launched a one-bot assault to claim the artifacts for himself. Vector Prime was the last to stand in the Decepticon's way, vowing to give up his spark before he relinquished the Lock. Despite being blackened and battered from previous attacks, Starscream still managed to take down the ancient guardian of time, stealing the Lock and all three Planet Keys. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Vector Prime was present at the Autobot's base when it received a strange signal after Starscream inserted the third Cyber Planet Key. Enlisting the aid of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] to decrypt it, he reported that it came from Cybertron itself, instructing them to return the Lock and Keys to the planet itself. Unfortunately, the part about ''what'' happens when the Lock is returned was lost due to interference from the black hole-and worse yet, Megatron's Decepticons were on their way to Earth to settle their own grudge with Starscream. Vector Prime generated a warp to speed his allies' trip to [[Niagara Falls]], and found himself battling the traitorous Autobot [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]. He was shocked to discover that Landmine had practically raised the disgruntled warrior back on Cybertron...and even more dismayed to see Megatron cut down Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot with a single volley from his newly unlocked Cyber Key machine gun. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

[[File:Cyb ep27 giant vector.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtkGtXtDlQA Lets go on a journey / a journey through all time / a TIME that's changing all the TIME / it's TIME to go to TIME!]]]

While others kept Megatron busy, Vector Prime evacuated the fallen warriors, assuring the pessimistic Scattorshot that they'd be fine. Upon returning to the battlefield, however, he grimly informed Optimus Prime that the situation of the trio was dire at best. Thankfully, Hot Shot, Scattorshot, and Red Alert recovered and reformatted, returning as the powerful [[Cybertron Defense Team]]. They kept the Decepticons occupied while Vector Prime warped Optimus, Override, and Evac to Starscream's newly discovered island base. {{storylink|Critical}}

Megatron's forces soon made a break for the island, causing Vector Prime to warp the rest of his team into the fray as well. He and Optimus pursued Megatron into a volcano, and Vector Prime saved Optimus' life by blocking Megatron's shots with his own body. They would have both met their ends nonetheless, had [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] not chosen that moment to join the party as well. In response to Coby's warning that the black hole was distorting the space around Cybertron, Vector Prime would suggest sending an advance team to clear a path for the return of the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Assault}}

[[File:Cyb ep28 vector takes the hit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]

The two Primes continued their descent into the volcano, soon joined by Leobreaker. Vector Prime used a small warp to redirect one of Sideways' traps, hitting Scourge instead of them. When they finally met Sideways in battle, Vector Prime had the novel idea of attaching Safeguard to the warping enigma's back, allowing him to detect where Sideways would appear. When Starscream manifested himself as a giant, courtesy of Primus' stolen power, Vector Prime was trapped in the volcano, unable to move and with his sword out of reach. Wing Saber came to his rescue, and the pair escaped with the Omega Lock after fending off [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} After seeing the Lock off with Leobreaker, Evac, and Override, he continued fighting against Starscream, and witnessed Optimus' combination with Wing Saber into Sonic Wing Mode to defeat the behemoth. {{storylink|United}}

With Starscream defeated, Vector Prime joined the rest of the Autobots in crossing the space bridge to Cybertron. They engaged Megatron, who managed to escape with the Omega Lock, but Optimus Prime battled him for possession of the Lock and keys within [[Fire dimension|Megatron's personal fiery dimension]]. At Optimus' order, Vector Prime used his portal-generating abilities to collapse the dimension in upon itself, forcing Megatron to use all his power just to keep it open. Combining his own power with that of the Lock, Vector Prime fired a beam straight into the occupied Decepticon, apparently destroying Megatron. Vector Prime later encouraged Optimus to place the Lock within Cybertron-and the planet started coming apart beneath their feet. After evacuating the team to a nearby moon, Vector Prime realized that the planet wasn't separating; it was transforming into Primus himself! {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

After Primus revealed that the fourth Cyber Planet Key rested on [[Gigantion]], homeworld of the Recon Mini-Con Team, Vector Prime recounted how he met the diminutive Transformers when they were lost playing hide-and-seek. He joined his friends in confronting the Decepticons (tenuously led by Scourge), and then joined everyone in gaping at Starscream's brazen attack on Primus himself. Vector Prime doubted Starscream's sanity for daring to attack their creator, but Primus' disposal of the treacherous jet allowed Vector Prime to finally regain the Planet Map. {{storylink|Balance}}

Sadly, a series of problems presented themselves after this small victory; Megatron returned in a mysterious ghost-like form, and the Mini-Cons seemingly disappeared along with the children. Vector Prime left to investigate the latter development, and reviewed the security camera footage at their headquarters. Discovering that Sideways had stolen the Mini-Cons and that the children had pursued him, Vector Prime requested Scattorshot and Red Alert's aid in locating them. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} Continuing to work as the battle raged outside {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}}, they finally received a signal from the kids, reporting that they were trapped on the ''Atlantis'' in the shadow of Earth's moon. Vector Prime led Scattorshot and Red Alert through a warp gate to the ship and caught an escape pod carrying Coby, Lori, and [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]]. Unfortunately, the other pod (carrying Bud, Jolt, and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]) was caught in the warp field of the ''Atlantis'' before the Autobots could retrieve it and was teleported away to parts unknown. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

[[File:Cyb ep36 autobots revealed.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Predicting that the ''Atlantis'' will be heading for Gigantion, Vector Prime reassured Coby and Lori that their friends would be fine in the warp gate to the planet, thanks to their flexible minds. Transformers, however, are not so flexible, and so Red Alert began working on a stabilizing program, partially based on Vector Prime's sword. Vector Prime would join Optimus Prime in convincing the kids' doubting parents to allow Coby and Lori to join them on the trip to Gigantion. He also denied their fathers' wish to go as well, citing the requirement of an open mind (which the adults had just proven they lacked), but joined Optimus in promising to protect the children with his life. {{storylink|Family}}

With the children's assistance cemented, Vector Prime began rigorously studying the Planet Map for the location of the dimensional rift that led to Gigantion. He discovered the gate just after Primus defeated a superpowered Starscream, {{storylink|Titans}} informing the others that the gate is open for only a few days every year. After again reminding Coby and Lori about their immunity to the warp's effects, he helped load supplies onto the newly arrived ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' starship. After receiving his copy of the stabilizing program via injection (and observing Primus shooting down Jetfire's attempt to avoid getting one), Vector Prime boarded the ''Ogygia'' as it entered the warp, warning everyone that even the slightest moment of doubt or fear could destabilize the tunnel. After an unpleasant encounter with the Starscream-controlled ''Atlantis'', he joined his comrades in blasting a hole through a massive asteroid in the ''Ogygia'''s path before finally arriving in the dimension of Gigantion. {{storylink|Warp}}

After landing on the Giant Planet, Vector Prime joined the search for the Cyber Planet Key, and came up empty-handed. When the Autobots met planet leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] and his lieutenant [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]], neither of whom allowed them access to the lower levels of the planet, Vector Prime attempted to create a warp, but found he could not due to security measures around the planet. After a confrontation with Megatron's goons, now including rebellious Gigantion native [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] and enigmatic impersonator [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], Metroplex and Quickmix were more willing to cooperate, {{storylink|Giant}} but admitted that they deleted all data on the lower levels from their memories to escape their past.

[[File:Cyb ep45 save the universe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Undeterred, the team set up equipment to help Vector Prime determine the general location of the Cyber Planet Key. Using the Omega Lock, Vector Prime found the Key, but also realized that someone else had drawn power from it. Fearing the worst, the Autobots split into teams, with Vector Prime accompanying Optimus and Metroplex. Unfortunately, this allowed them to be picked off by Megatron, who had used the Cyber Planet Key to upgrade himself. By the time Optimus's team caught up with the Decepticon leader, he had dealt with every other Autobot, completed his transformation, and renamed himself Galvatron! In this state, he struck down Vector Prime with a single blow, and only the combined strength of Optimus Prime and Metroplex was enough to force his retreat. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

When Scattorshot determined that there were four potential routes to the Cyber Planet Key, the Autobots again split up to cover all of the paths. Vector Prime teamed up with Optimus, Metroplex, Bud, and the Mini-Cons to travel down one of the trails. He joined Optimus in pursuit of Ransack and Crumplezone when the bumbling lackeys snatched Jolt, unable to fire for fear of hurting his friend, and gave Coby an approving thumbs-up when he dramatically transformed [[Cobybot|his personal mech]] to save Jolt. {{storylink|City}} After that, the journey was mostly uneventful, save for watching the Velocitronian partners in grime get beaten up and sent off (repeatedly), {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} and meeting up with Lori and Override. {{storylink|Challenge}}

When Bud and the Mini-Cons accidentally fell down a secret passage, Vector Prime remained with the group, as Optimus claimed they would be more effective as a team searching for their lost comrades. When they found their small friends, Bud had given Scourge an eye-opening talk, and the Jungle Planet leader immediately challenged them all to a duel (for reasons only they seemed to understand). Vector Prime was the second opponent, and easily defeated the dragon, who nonetheless challenged the next comer with enthusiasm. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

[[File:Cyb ep45 matrix glow.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Two hearts beat as one..."]]

At last, the Autobots reached the central, organic layer of Gigantion, where the Cyber Planet Key rested in the ancient starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]''. Unfortunately, both Galvatron and Starscream chose that moment to make their appearances, and the former's taunts were enough to force Optimus into a breakdown of self-doubt. Finding his best logic to the contrary useless, Vector Prime was forced to drastic measures: ''punching'' Optimus in the face. Berating his peer for his arrogance, Vector Prime explained that Optimus' men trust him with their lives, but ''he'' has to trust ''them'' to do their jobs. His words snapped Prime out of his momentary funk, and the duo continued on in time to see a super-sized Landmine defeat Starscream and engage Galvatron. The combined strength of the Autobots was enough to send the Decepticon leader into retreat, leaving Optimus to claim the Cyber Planet Key and thank Vector Prime for his support (and comment on his mean right hook). {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}

Vector Prime personally inserted the final key into the Omega Lock, opening a path to their home universe (via opening the planet layers and creating a space bridge). Barring their path, however, was Galvatron, intent on taking the now-completed Lock and achieving his dark plans. Vector Prime moved to stop him, but was aghast to learn that Galvatron could warp-as well as summon a massive blast that sent all the Autobots sprawling. With the Lock in Decepticon hands, Vector Prime made a final attempt to take it back, but Galvatron simply electrocuted the ancient Transformer through his own sword and knocked him back. Perhaps due to this beating, Vector Prime was only able to watch Galvatron's apocalyptic confrontation with Starscream and subsequent escape through the space bridge. He theorized that Starscream (and the two Planet X survivors also caught in the final clash of superpowered Decepticons) had been blasted into ''another'' dimension rather than destroyed, but bigger concerns arose when the gate between universes closed, leaving the Autobots stranded on Gigantion. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}

[[File:Cyb ep47 vector prime dies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'll see you in another life, brother!]]

In the wake of this shock, Vector Prime was the only Autobot with any ideas on what to do, but Jolt, seemingly aware of what was coming, insisted against it. Instead, an attempt to create a space bridge generator was made, but Vector Prime was forced to destroy it after it released hordes of [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|bird-like drone robots]]. Optimus assured Vector Prime that he had done the right thing, but it was realized by all that the only way back was through the warp, which would not open again for a year. With no other options, Vector Prime revealed the only way to get back to Cybertron was for him to reverse time to the point where the warp to Gigantion was open. Jolt cut in to point out that the effort would be enough to destroy him-in the conventional sense, anyways. Despite this, Vector Prime was adamant, knowing that the black hole would destroy all of time itself if left unchecked. In preparation for this final act, he released Safeguard, telling his old partner to live on Cybertron with the other Mini-Cons, gave his Planet Map to Bud, and told Optimus Prime that it was an honor to work with him. As the three Autobot starships took off, Vector Prime gave it his all to get his allies back to Cybertron, finally returning them to their own dimension before his energy gave out and his body dissolved into green particles of light. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Primus was aware of Vector Prime's sacrifice and assured Optimus Prime that Vector Prime would live on and that he would be honoured by the closing of the black hole. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}

[[File:Cyb ep49 vector ghost.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Remember, the force will be with you. Always...]]

However, as Vector Prime had already explained to the Autobots, since he had existed for most of his life outside of time, he would ''always'' exist there, able to observe the passage of time, even though he could now no longer enter the linear universe. He swore to always watch over Optimus Prime and the Autobots, and would be there for them in spirit when their need was greatest. The first such moment came during Optimus Prime's pivotal moment within the black hole, as he appeared alongside the Autobot leader as he reached for the Omega Lock. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:Vector Primevs.Megatron.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|Battling... IN THE NEXT DIMENSION!]]
Subsequently, the black hole was sealed, but Galvatron was not yet through, and challenged Prime to a final one-on-one duel. During the battle, as Galvatron stood poised to deliver the final blow, Vector Prime's Planet Map flew from the pocket of the watching Bud and moved between the two combatants, blocking Galvatron's blow. Vector Prime spoke to Optimus once more, promising to always be there for him, and bestowing upon him the greatest of gifts—his own sword, [[Rhisling]], with which Optimus Prime defeated and destroyed Galvatron once and for all. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Not long afterwards, as the Autobots departed on a mission across the universe to create a new [[space bridge]], Vector Prime appeared to Optimus once more, smiling at his old friend. {{storylink|Beginning}}

Vector Prime was last seen dueling Galvatron in an existence after death.
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====''Galaxy Force'' manga====
When the [[Unicron Singularity|Grand Black Hole]] began to devour Cybertron, Vector Prime opened a warp and sent [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] to Earth. When the humans Coby, Bud, and Lori failed to repair Landmine, Vector Prime arrived through a warp and thanked the kids for their efforts before repairing Landmine himself. Vector Prime revealed he was unable to save Optimus Prime, but his despair was distracted by the human children bombarding him with questions about Transformers (sound familiar?). Then Megatron showed up and used his hypnotic powers to mesmerize Vector into handing over the Map to the [[Cyber Planet Key|Ancient Power]]. Luckily, Coby was able to yell loud enough to snap Vector out of it. And then Optimus Prime showed up, alive and well, and forced Megatron into retreat. {{storylink|Touchdown! Optimus Prime}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

====''Beast Wars Reborn''====
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When his brother [[Logos Prime]] plucked the [[spark]]s of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] out of their home dimension following [[Great Reformatting|their deaths]] and brought them into the "Unicron Trilogy" dimension with the intention of choosing one of them to be his successor and the recipient of his power, Vector Prime was forced to intervene. {{storylink|Master of the Game}} Remembering his sibling as a noble being, Vector was horrified to learn that he planned to pass his power to the evil Megatron, and the two did battle on the astral plane. {{storylink|Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall}}

====''Kiss Players''====
[[File:KPVectorPrime.jpg|left|thumb|"Scary-Faced Gear Man", she calls him.]]
When the human [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] became scattered throughout across the dimensions after their vessel [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]] collided into the "wall of time" while pursuing a mysterious golden hand through the timestream, [[Shaoshao Li]] found herself in the Unicron Trilogy timeline, around [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha|the time of the search]] for the Cyber Planet Keys. Finding herself on the deserted Cybertron, she was set upon by a horde of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]], but was then saved by Safeguard and Vector Prime. He explained what had befallen her, then used his sword to slash a hole between dimensions, from which the golden hand—actually that of Primus himself—emerged to pull Shaoshao through. {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama #50}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
====As a multiversal singularity====

[[File:Ask Vector Prime Facebook.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Vector Prime: causing wiki headaches since 2015.]]

At some undetermined point in Vector Prime's life, he took the time to answer a series of questions about himself, other Transformers, and the ''Transformers: Cybertron'' toyline in a recurring feature on Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' website, to be reprised in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]'', and a [[Fun Publications]]-provided Facebook account, called "[[Ask Vector Prime]]". Because of his mastery of time and space, it is impossible to determine when exactly he communicated with our universe, but it may have been during the course of events in the ''Cybertron'' animated series, as he answered questions regarding those events and other characters who he had not met before the series began.

Vector revealed much about himself in these pages, including much new information about his early life. He fondly remembered all his brothers, even knowing how three of them turned into dread monsters, and listened with rapt attention to the [[Liege Maximo]]'s tales of the [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]] and [[Primon]], stories he was not even sure were real or just legends. He and his brothers and sisters spent an extended period of time on Earth in ancient Greece, where the [[holomatter]] avatar he used formed the basis for human legends of {{w|Hermes}}, while Rhisling was likewise interpreted as the {{w|Caduceus}}.

[[File:WatchRoboCard.jpg|188px|thumb|right|Available in the finest vending machines across the country.]]

Following the final falling out between the Primes, after the shattering of the Star Saber, Vector helped hide away the five components that [[Nexus Prime]] had split himself into, then went into hiding in the universe [[Aurex 404.11 Kappa]] and locked away all memories of his trauma. Out of necessity, he took a much simpler form, one that turned into a device similar to a wristwatch. There, he became the Autobot leader and wielded the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. He had a bodyguard, [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]], during his Matrix-bearer days, and the two became [[Transformer romance|close]] despite the difference in rank (and his initial reluctance to act on his feelings for a subordinate). After leading the Autobots to victory in the [[second Cybertronian war (Armada)|second Cybertronian war]] against such foes as [[Devron (Armada)|Devron]], [[Megazarak (Armada)|Megazarak]], and the [[Destructon]]s, he was called on by the [[Chronarchitect]] to help fix damage to Time itself! Reluctantly, he passed the Matrix to [[Guardian Major]].

With a group of fellows, the [[Time Warrior (AVP)|Time Warriors]]—Scorpia, medical officer [[Kaltor]], intelligence officer [[Autoceptor]], and quantum scientist [[Deceptor]]—Vector Prime faced foe and threat innumerable, with some timelines only knowing him as "First Autobot" or, when shortened, "Autobot" as a slur, meaning his watch self has often been mistaken for a person ''called'' Autobot. Eventually the Warriors discovered their true enemy, [[Mogahn the Mass]], an indescribable entity that absorbed entire star systems into itself. In the final battle, Vector found his mind entering the [[Realm of the Primes]] and learning his true identity once more; [[Amalgamous Prime|Adaptus]] gifted him the power to create the mighty sword Rhisling, and he smote Mogahn so hard that his remains went back in time and detonated in [[the Big Bang]]. Now once more aware of his true role in the multiverse, Vector Prime had to say a tearful goodbye to Scorpia. He tries not to remember her and does not like talking about it. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/10 and 2015/07/12}}

In another adventure, the GoBot '''Vec-Tor''' was forced to intervene after the always-mischievous [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] recruited [[Renegade#Gong|Gong]] to destabilize two universes, using the [[Omega Lock]]s far beneath [[Gobotron]]. After warping to a [[Primax]] universe, Vector Prime managed to undo the damage before Unicron could devour Cybertron, allowing history to progress along its proper course. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

Notable other revelations:

*His favorite human authors were [[Peter David]] and [[Alan Dean Foster]], though he seldom had time to read.
*He was a fan of the [[Dinobot (disambiguation)|Dinobot]]s.
*His favorite planet was Cybertron, and his favorite city there was [[Apophenia]].
*He was over nine billion years old, almost as old as the galaxy itself.
*He did not need to shave.
*He used to "boogie down" with [[Disco ball]] when he was younger, but not so much any more. He still enjoyed the symphonies created by the [[Eurythma]] natives. On the other hand, he was not a fan of the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]], since he found their name tasteless.
*He found the [[Viron]] universal cluster to be underrated.
*He was unable to visit the [[Quadwal]] universal cluster.
*He knows which universes have manifested as fiction in Quadwal.
*Despite having traveled far and wide, he could not see why kids loved [[Cinnamon Toast Crunch]].
*He feared the [[Elder God]]s.
*He missed Safeguard, as well as Lori, Bud, and Coby.
*If he had to choose an Earth mode, he would choose a dirigible, though he didn't because he was "not here to blend."
*If he had to choose a beast mode, it would be a large sea mammal.
*He was not a fan of dragons.
*He was definitely not [[Santa Claus]].
*He held several misconceptions about humans, such as how long we could survive decapitation, and whether or not they enjoyed molten boron.
*Though he vehemently dismissed the Decepticon ideology, he did find his species too quick to jump to philosophical extremes, and wished they were more apt to find a middle ground.
*He could view events from elsewhere in the [[Omniverse]], and was impressed by the adventures of [[Benjamin Kirby Tennyson]].
*He cherished his relationship with each of his fellow Thirteen original Primes, though he acknowledged that some of them had gone bad.
*He enjoyed [[Energon Z]] and Stanixian energon wine, but did not care for [[Red Energon]].
*The large glowing hole in his chest was a [[Critias Gate]]way.
*He answered to many names, including [[GoBots|Vec-Tor]], [[Convoy (disambiguation)|Vector Convoy]], Vector Maximus, Vector Maximo, and [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Vector Prima-Vectorum]].
*He was in the process of absorbing the memories and experiences of his [[Vector Prime#Aligned continuity family|Uniend counterpart]], which would eventually alter his physical appearance.
*Since there were constant threats across the multiverse, he had no intentions of retiring anytime soon. If Vector Prime ever got the opportunity to settle down without jeopardizing space or time, however, he would like to become a factory and help build useful things.
*He eventually grew tired of having people ask him about the identities of nameless Transformers, and politely suggested that his audience could ask him more cosmically significant questions.
*In his downtime, he enjoys the art galleries of [[Axiom Nexus]].
*Everyone he ever cares about will grow old and die in what, to him, is just the pulse of a spark. Sometimes, he feels alone even when he's in a crowd.
*He had bravely faced down many threats during his life, but he dreaded the prospect of going up against [[Kinetic Solutions Incorporated|KSI]]'s legal department.
*He found biological functions confusing, and thus he had no wish to become a [[synthoid]].
*His favorite anime was ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force|Galaxy Force]]''. (don't think about this one too hard)
*His favorite character from [[Babylon 5]] was the ambassador {{w|Kosh Naranek|Kosh}}.
*In some universes, Vector is female. She would purchase [[Venus (magazine)|Venus]] as a guilty pleasure more often than when she is male. She sounds like [[Star Trek|Kate Mulgrew]].
*Though he doesn't have a birthday, per se, he suggests that a celebration could be held on [[September 19]], the day he first arrived on Earth (and, not coincidentally, the day [[Fallen (episode)|the first episode]] of Cybertron aired in the U.S.)
*He doesn't like talking about the various conflicts and tribulations that his species regularly undergo. He'd rather discuss music, art, and the beautiful things that he's seen across the multiverse; he rarely has the opportunity to talk about the nature of his work to someone on an equal level.
*His favourite human movie was ''[[Back to the Future]]'', due to the performance of lead actor {{w|Eric Stoltz}}.
*Among his favorite human television shows are [[Doctor Who]], [[Mystery Science Theater 3000]], [[Sliders]], and [[Quantum Leap]].
*He revealed himself as a [[Point One Percenter]] (after the Shroud).

The answers Vector Prime gave on Facebook were delivered at a time when he was living in [[Axiom Nexus]], and was employed to write an advice column position with [[Axiom Nexus News]] in [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]]. {{storylink|Axiom Nexus News Editor|Axiom Nexus News Editor, 2015/05/13}} He was viewed by the TransTech public as a respected if a bit eccentric elder 'bot, but ANN journalist [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] (correctly) suspected that Vector Prime was merely putting on an act. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/06/05}}

At one point during his tenure at ANN, he was kidnapped and tortured by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. While Vector Prime was indisposed, Sideways took over his inventory of unanswered questions, and offered decidedly unhelpful answers. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Ask Sideways|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/27}} He was able to escape the clutches of Sideways when a [[David Willis|particularly infuriating question]] caused the head of the Herald of Unicron to suddenly explode. However, [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] was part of the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|OZSA]] team sent to rescue Vector Prime, and the Mini-Con initiated a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] sequence with Sideways, allowing the Herald of Unicron to escape capture via a [[Dimensional Interfacer]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/07/08}}

After a few decades of recovery in other universes, Vector Prime resumed his advice columnist position in Axiom Nexus but, after [[Nexus Prime]] summoned him {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}, the column fell into the hands of [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|a Grimlock]]. After being falsely told that Vector Prime lied about Dinobots and said they looked like jerks, Grimlock snarled "him look like jerks!" and, in a burst of wit, said Vector was ''old''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Grim Grams|Grim Grams, 2015/10/03}} When [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] took over the column, he was dismayed to note that he was filling in for a "filthy Guardian do-gooding dunce" and refused to answer any questions about Vec-Tor. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Renegade Rhetoric|Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/18}}

====As a TransTech====
{{voiceactor|[[Richard Newman]] ("Special Guest")}}

Vector Prime returned to Axiom Nexus soon after "the [[Shroud]]" had cut it off from every other universe. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|ANN live coverage, 2015/10/29}} Little did anyone in the city know, this "Shroud" was the product of Nexus Prime's unification of the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] and [[Terminus Blade]], and the Vector who returned was not truly the same being as the one who had left: per the results of Nexus Prime's actions, the Vector who resumed his duties as host of the column was no longer a multiversal singularity, but a single incarnation of the many that now existed throughout the multiverse. This was a TransTech Vector Prime, native to Axiom Nexus, a "mere" 25 million years old, with a unique history of his own as a professor at the [[Academy of Science and Technology]] who had been the teacher of [[Rhinox (TransTech)|the local Rhinox]], and who had come up with the theoretical foundation of the [[universal stream]] classification system. Accordingly, he was left with only unclear memories of exactly had happened, much like a dream, and was no longer aware of his original nature: he believed his exploits as one of the Thirteen had happened to the (possibly newly created) other Vector Primes.

[[Image:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|300px|right|That's Vector's holomatter disguise in the centre, but I got a feeling he'll change it a few times.]]

Briefly leaving his column in the hands of [[Spacewarp]] while he responded to a summons from the city's Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences, Vector Prime's experience with multiversal travel led to him taking part in an Axiom Nexus scheme to try to establish contact with one of the nine fundamental realities: specifically, [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], requiring him to be stationed on [[Nebulos]] as a factory manufacturing [[hoverboard]]s, binary bonded to a local codenamed [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]] and with a bodyguard known as [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]]. He hoped he'd got on well with them!

In the interim, he endeavoured to answer questions and among his answers:

*He has 'dreams' of the exploits of other Vector Primes and believes this is down to an unusual physiology of his. While he has a vague sense of having been greater once, these memories "are but oneiric wisps, gossamer threads that vanish when I touch them."

*He's ''dramatically'' less interested in questions about who came from what universal stream. Stop wasting his time, nerds!

*He has visited a few other realities as a scholar. It was Rhinox that challenged him into getting out into the field.

*The students he remembers the most fondly after Rhinox are [[Perceptor (TransTech)|Perceptor]], [[Apelinq (TransTech)|Apelinq]], [[Proxima (TransTech)|Proxima]], and [[Brainstorm (TransTech)|Brainstorm]], who all did great things in their respective fields. [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]], on the other hand, often challenged him to excel but they did not go on, each believing the other had deep problems. [[Deluge (TransTech)|Deluge]] and [[Herr Fiend]] were frustrating as neither seemed likely to do nice things with their skills.

Not long into his voyage on [[Galaxy Shuttle]], he started to develop tentative feelings for Scorpia. Unfortunately, his trip was interrupted by an abduction. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/19}} [[Spacewarp]] came to his aid on behalf of the wounded Galaxy Shuttle. {{storylink|Transformers: Spacewarp's Log|Spacewarp's Log (2), 2015/11/21 and 2015/11/22}} During the long, meandering journey, he fell in love with Scorpia and they became [[Conjunx Endura]]. He eventually arrived safely at Nebulos. He looked forward to exploring its wonders with his new guide and binary bonded Target/Powermaster, Safeguard. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/14 and 2016/02/15}}

===''Animated'' cartoon continuity===
When the battle between [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] caused the [[AllSpark]] to discharge an energy flare, this massive surge of cosmic power caught Vector Prime's attention. Peering through the dimensions, he observed the growing conflict between these Autobots and Decepticons and recorded his thoughts in a journal. {{storylink|Dispatches}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}} When he manifests in this dimension, Vector is known by the grandiose name of "Vector Prima-Vectorum".<ref>Originally an idea of [[Derrick J. Wyatt]]'s that never made it into any official media; later referenced in [[Ask Vector Prime]] (2015/06/24)</ref>

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
After the Fallen was caught trying to harvest a [[Sun|star]] from a system with life, he turned on the other Primes and made war on them. In order to prevent the Fallen from harvesting the star, the remaining Primes (including Vector Prime) hid the [[Matrix of Leadership|key to the harvester]] inside a tomb made of their own bodies and sealed it with their own life essence. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
{{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

{{note|Vector Prime was among the [[Dynasty of Primes]], though it was unclear which exact Prime he was. However, since he simply claims that he was the "handsome one", this may have all been a joke. If not, Vector Prime's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novel "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]."}}

===Generation 1 continuity family===
====''Alternity''====
Vector Prime was contacted by his fellow defenders of space and time, the hyper-evolved Autobots known as the [[Alternity]], when they were facing their final hours. At the Alternity's behest, Vector Prime communicated with a race of two-dimensional beings called [[Planicron]]s who were under threat from [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]], and discovered that they were attempting to evolve beyond their two-dimensional existence. To do so, they had to pass through a doorway that took the form of a diagram somewhere on the Earth of [[universal stream]] [[Story of Binaltech|Primax 903.0 Beta]]. A team consisting of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Arcee (Energon)|Elita Seven]], and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] successfully located the diagram, and Vector Prime proceeded to lead the Planicrons through it, successfully evolving them into higher-dimensional lifeforms that took the Alternity's place as defenders of reality. {{storylink|Alternation}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|''Transformers vol. 2'' #47]] (mentioned); [[Heavy|''Transformers: Till All Are One'' #9]] (obscured image); [[Origin Myths|''Optimus Prime'' #10]] (full appearance)

Vector Prime was one of the Thirteen Primes, who led the [[Thirteen Tribes]] of Cybertron that formed after the [[Knights of Cybertron]] left the planet. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

After [[Septimus Prime]] perished, Vector ran to his fellow Primes to inform them of the development that the [[The Fallen|killer]] had conquered Septimus's lands and was on the warpath. There was a mixed reception to this news. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} In the era that followed, Vector would come to command the loyalty of the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Tempo]]. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes, except [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], to flee Cybertron. Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] would send one of his [[Regenesis]] ores, [[Ore-1]], to [[LV-117]], a planet associated with Vector. {{storylink|The Crucible}} {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Ceremony}}

In the modern day, Vector Prime's name was remembered in the [[Way of Flame]], the religion of [[Solus Prime]]'s colony [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
In the 34th century CE, '''Vector Convoy''' was one of the [[Convoy Council]]. He usually abstained from voting the same as his peers. When the stolen ship ''[[Terrastar (BW)|Terrastar]]'' left the Milky Way Galaxy, in violation of the Council's decree, Vector took part in the vote to send [[Astral Knight (BW)|Astral Knight]] and his crew after them. Surprisingly, he agreed, though Astral noted it was with "infinite sadness". {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

====''Power of the Primes'' marketing material====
Vector Prime's [[Spark]] passed into the possession of one of the twelve [[Prime Master]]s; hidden within a suit of decoy armor, they safeguarded the abilities of the Primes until the present day. By uniting with a larger Transformer, the Prime Master could channel the powers of Vector Prime's Spark and grant them unique abilities that varied with each new partner. {{storylink|#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Metalhawk / Vector Prime online bio}}

{{note|For a list of every permutation of Vector Prime's abilities, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this link]].}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
[[File:VectorPrime-CovenantOfPrimus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|"The only mystery worth solving here is how this thing passed its MOT."]]
Stern, serious, Vector Prime considered himself a force of order and balance in the universe, a mere extension of his creator [[Primus]]. His powers over time and space allowed him to create and prevent temporal paradoxes to suit his needs, and even distort reality as he saw fit. His personal artifact of power was the [[Blades of Time]], which he could use to travel through other dimensions. He also had [[Badge of Vector Prime|a badge]], seemingly for decoration.

The second of the Thirteen Primes to be created, Vector was a warrior Prime, joining Prima, Onyx, Amalgamous and Megatronus in the groupings among the Thirteen. After [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] had caused [[Unicron/Aligned|Unicron]] to fall into stasis, Vector Prime created a time loop around the inert form of the Chaos Bringer ensuring he would never awaken. Like the others however, Vector Prime was tainted by a touch of Unicron's darkness, which would mark the downfall of the Thirteen.

In the aftermath, Vector joined with Prima and [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] to create rules and order for a new community and the upcoming birth of the Cybertronian species, thought their rules were found restrictive by the other Primes. Along with Trion and Prima, Vector was greatly confused by the romance between Solus and Megatronus. Despite this however, Vector commissioned a new mandala from Solus.

The end of the Thirteen came after [[Prima]] discovered that Megatronus, [[Quintus Prime]], and [[Liege Maximo]] had worked on a secret "farm" of robotic creatures, which Alchemist found troubling. Suspecting a sinister motive, Prima forced the rest of the Thirteen into a vote on the matter, and Vector voted against letting the project continue. Furious with the results of the debate, Megatronus inadvertently killed Solus in a dispute that [[Liege Maximo]] had orchestrated. Drawn by the commotion, the rest of the Thirteen arrived in time to see Solus's body return to the [[Core]], its passage creating the [[Well of All Sparks]].

Even after Megatronus offered his side of the story, accusations began to fly. The investigation degenerated into a free-for-all brawl between the remaining twelve siblings, which ended with Maximo getting killed by the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]] through uncertain means.

The survivors buried Liege Maximo's remains in a chasm and held a memorial to Solus Prime in deep space. Hoping to put their ugly past behind them, the Primes then turned their attention to Cybertron and their plans for the future. They decided to use [[Onyx Prime]]'s [[Triptych Mask]] to create a new race of robotic beings, as Primus had created them, with Onyx, Micronus, and Optimus travelling into the Well resulting in the creation of a new wave of Cybertronian creatures which the surviving Primes oversaw. Vector Prime's faith in his siblings however had long since been shattered and he quietly retreated to [[Realm of the Primes|another dimension]] when no one was looking.

One way or another his badge wound up in [[Vector Sigma]]'s possession. Millenia later, Alpha Trion would gift it to Sentinel Prime. Millenia after that, Optimus reassembled the Blades of Time.
{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}
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====Aligned novels====
In the past, the once idealistic Vector Prime held the Thirteen together with his idealism, but despaired as his fellow Primes fell to fighting and backstabbing. He could understand a moment of anger that caused [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] to lash out and kill [[Solus Prime]], but when he discovered [[Liege Maximo]] actively scheming against his brothers, he could tolerate no more, and created a miniature pocket dimension for himself. This could only be accessed through the [[Blades of Time]], which were scattered across the Cybertronian colonies and guarded by [[Nexus Prime]]'s fractured selves. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

When he defeated [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]] in combat, [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] noticed he wore the sigil of the noble myth of Vector Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

After discovering and assembling the Blades of Time, Optimus stepped through into Vector Prime's pocket dimension. Vector Prime had been expecting him, and called Optimus "Prime". He agreed to aid the [[Autobot]]s, and seemed surprised that Alpha Trion was still alive. He wondered how many of the Thirteen were still around. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
[[File:OneShallRise1-VectorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]

According to legend, at the beginning of time, [[Unicron]] and [[Primus]] battled each other for eons, with neither side remaining victorious for long. Till, that is, Primus created the [[Thirteen]]. These Thirteen defeated Unicron and cast him into space. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}}

At some point, statues of Vector Prime and his brothers were made. They were placed in the chamber of the High Council. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
The [[Uniend]] incarnation of Vector Prime was initially not part of the "multiversal singularity" Vector, as the Uniend Cluster was separated from the rest of the multiverse by a quantum membrane. When this membrane was punctured by the [[Dark Spark]], Uniend Vector began to be absorbed into the wavestructure of the living quantum event that was the singularity incarnation. As this process carried itself out, the singularity Vector began to experience and absorb the memories of the Uniend Vector, recalling how he had convinced [[Ironfletch]] to join the Autobot cause, and briefly worked alongside [[Rampart Punch]] and [[Avatar Brave]]. In particular, he expressed a fondness for his Uniend equivalent's [[Facial hair|beard]], and wondered if he would adopt it into his own facial structure. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Troy Baker]] (English), [[Yasuhiro Kikuchi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:BattlegroundsPt1 vector prime.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5|He knows about Setsuna Meiou being demoted to a dwarf planet.]]
When the evil of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] threatened to return, endangering both Earth and Cybertron, [[Micronus Prime]] brought [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] before Vector and the other four Primes who dwelled within the [[Realm of the Primes]]. Speaking for the group, Vector announced that they could sense Optimus has not yet completed the necessary preparations that would allow him to safely receive a portion of power from each of the assembled Primes so that he could effectively combat Megatronus, but an impassioned speech from Optimus convinced them to go through with the power transfer. {{storylink|Battlegrounds, Part 1}}

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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO vectorprime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=.75]]
In [[Fornax 813.0 Gamma|a universe]] built out of blocks, Vector Prime witnessed a Decepticon attack on [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

==Games==
===Transformers Power Up: The Game===
{{Note|Vector Prime is one of four Transformers that can be built over the course of the game.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Power Up: The Game}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
[[File:G2AutobotGenerations.jpg|100px|thumb|Sadly not featured in a hilarious rap-filled commercial.]]
*'''Autobot''' (Watch, 1993)
**''Accessories'': Watchband

: [[Autobot (G2)|Autobot]] originated in the [[1983]] ''[[Microman]]'' ''[[Micro Change]]'' line as MC-06 Watch Robo, where he was available in four different colors. In [[1993]], he was released directly by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as part of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'', alongside [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] and the wristwatches of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]].

:He transforms from a boxy silver chrome robot to a boxy functional digital watch that attaches to a plastic wristband.

:He was [[retcon]]ned into an old form of Vector Prime's in a 2015 [[Ask Vector Prime]] entry.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Autobot/Autobot/autobot.htm More information on Autobot at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy hasbro and takara vector primes.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|The [[Last Autobot]]'s beiger cousin. (Hasbro Vector Prime at left, with the differently-colored Takara release on the right, and their respective Cyber Keys from top to bottom at center.)]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-03'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Rhisling|Sword]], [[probability torpedo|missile]], [[Zeonomicon|Cyber Planet Key]]

:Vector Prime transforms into a large Cybertronic space cruiser with "solar panel" wings, his shape seemingly taking cues from both the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[starship]] ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' [[Darth Maul|Sith Infiltrator]]. His nosecone has a spring-loaded missile launcher at the tip. In robot mode, raising his right arm triggers electronic laser sounds; inserting his unique [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his <s>fly</s> abdomen in either mode activates a vague electronic charging sound, and replaces his arm-activated laser sounds with those of a clashing sword. He comes with his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and as such is one of the few early molds from ''Cybertron'' to have Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plugs.

: First made available in Japan by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] several months ahead of [[Hasbro]]'s release of the figure, Vector Prime has some significant differences between his two separate releases. Where Hasbro's release features a high-contrast color scheme of stark white and rich chocolate-brown plastics, Takara's uses a softer metallic-tinged grey and burgundy. [[For safety reasons]], Hasbro uses a softer, bendable translucent plastic for Vector Prime's wings and sword, where Takara was able to cast these parts in firmer materials. Finally, there are some [[paint operation]] differences between the two: Takara's version features a burgundy rim that runs all around the figure's wings, extra red circles on his shoulders, silver paint on the thigh vents, and several additional gold details on his forearm guards, helmet crest, and the sides of his legs, while Hasbro's does away with these and adds instead a larger gold application around his midriff and Cyber Key slot, and an Autobot [[insignia]] on his vehicle-mode cockpit. Where Hasbro's Cyber Key is entirely unpainted translucent blue with the [[Cyber Key Codes|code]] "v38g" printed on the reverse, Takara's features a generous metallic silver paint coating and no code.

[[File:VectorPrime toy.jpg|301px|thumb|right|Stock image, "None of the above"]]
: Unhelpfully, [[stock photography|stock photo]]s of Vector Prime depicted a conglomerated version of the figure with Hasbro's white plastic, Takara's burgundy, and all the different paint applications from both versions, as shown left.

: The Korean [[Mocom Toy]] version of Takara Vector Prime replaces the silver paint of his Cyber Planet Key with a light gray.

: This mold was also used to create [[BotCon 2007]] [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/VectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy vprime vs sscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Vector Prime'' vs ''Starscream''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Planet Key

: The Vector Prime in this [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] set is identical to the regular-retail version, even though the [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] is not only a mold not available at normal US retail, but is in an entirely new coloration not used for its Japanese release.

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[[File:LOC VectorPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|And I'm his poorer cousin who can't afford paint.]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

: As part of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' line, Vector Prime is a miniature, heavily-simplified version of the Voyager-class toy, yet retaining much of the sculpted detailing. He was part of the third wave of product, the first wave to be sold outside of "[[market six]]" stores and in "big box" chains like Toys 'R' Us and Kmart.

: Some stock photos of this figure, including the ones on the back of its packaging,<ref name="locvprime">[http://www.shmax.com/product_details/271/vector_prime Legends of Cybertron Vector Prime's packaging] at Shmax.com</ref> depict Vector Prime with functional elbows. Evidently, a [[design change]] was implemented at some point; on the final release, the arms are cast as one piece, with ''fake elbow joints'' as moulded detail. OK then.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb GFVectorPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Safeguard pimps his ride. Fo sho.]]
*'''Galaxy Force Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Cyber Planet Key

: Not to be confused with the ''Galaxy Force'' release of Vector Prime, Galaxy Force Vector Prime is a matte gold [[redeco]] of Vector Prime released near the end of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]]. His transparent blue parts were changed to transparent orange, and he has the same number of paint applications as the original ''Cybertron'' Vector Prime toy. The packaging photography shows the [[prototype]] as considerably more blinged out than the rather yellowish matte gold plastic actually used for the production run.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:JollibeeVectorPrime toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The Guardian of Shakes and Fries]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, 2007)

: Available exclusively from the Jollibee restaurant chain in the Philippines, this small scale, extremely simplified version of Vector Prime was sold under the subline ''Transformers: Cybertron Robot Blasters''. Similar to the ''Legends of Cybertron'' version, the Robot Blasters Vector Prime has an even more simplified transformation sequence and less articulation and paint detailing. However, he impressively retains a significant amount of Vector Prime's sculpted detailing.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008 VectorPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Last Autobot [[homage]]: Denied!]]
*'''Vector Prime with Mini-Con Safeguard!''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, missile, Key, Safeguard

:Vector Prime is a part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Cybertron Series" and is a redeco of the previous ''Cybertron'' release of Vector Prime, in black, brown, and blue colors. Notably, this is the first Hasbro iteration of the figure to have painted wings like the Takara Galaxy Force version, as well as being the only version with a painted sword blade. Like [[BotCon]] exclusive [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]], sadly, he has been gutted of his electronic features, rendering the Cyber Key pointless. The battery compartment is riveted shut.

:This toy was shipped in extremely low quantities, and as a result was a very rare sight at U.S. retail stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Universe'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-POTP-Prime-Master-Vector-Prime-with-Metalhawk.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Prime Master, 2017)
:*''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-03'''
:*''Japanese release date'': '''[[May 25]], [[2018]]'''
:*''Accessories'': [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)#Power of the Primes|Metalhawk]] decoy armor, cannon

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Vector Prime is a [[Titan Master]]-sized mold that transforms from a small robot modeled after [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)#Toys|Metalhawk]]'s inner robot mode into a [[Prime Master]] that can store inside decoy armor modeled after Metalhawk's [[Pretender]] shell, or plug into any Prime Master shell's weapon form, or replace a ''Power of the Primes'' Leader's [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Power of the Primes|Matrix]] core. They could also ride Legends Class figures, and can attach to Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, or Voyager Class figures' combined mode.

:In an unusual error, some units of Vector Prime / Metalhawk came with two Prime Masters.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/some-power-of-the-primes-figures-shipping-with-two-prime-masters-report/40365/ Seibertron, 2017/12/24: Some Power Of the Primes Figures Shipping With Two Prime Masters: Report]</ref>

:Unlike every other Titan Master / Prime Master, he and his fellow first wave Prime Masters feature backpacks/symbols secured by pins instead of screws.
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:Attacktix VectorPrime.jpg||thumb|upright=1.1|Go ahead. Ask me again about how well I blend.]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF11
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Vengeance—2525 (77%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
:Part of the first assortment of ''[[Attacktix]]'' Transformers-series Booster packs, Vector Prime is one of the less stable shooters his size. He has three points of articulation (shoulders and waist) which you can use to put him in a more stable stance than his default, though it doesn't look very comfortable.

:Vector Prime appears to have been created as the counterpart to the powerful Decepticon [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] figure. His Special Power is the antithesis of Scorponok's, allowing you to instantly remove up to two of your opponent's in-play [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]]. Who knew Vector Prime hated Terrorcons so much?

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Jollibee===
*'''Vector Prime''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
===General===
[[File:VectorPrimeGoldCG.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Vector Prime goes Super Saiyan.]]
* Like other members of the Thirteen, Vector Prime was once established as a [[multiversal singularity]], existing as one being across all of time and space, but that is [[Shroud|no longer the case]].
*"Vector Prime" was the originally proposed name for [[Sentinel Maximus]], going so far as to be printed on Sentinel Maximus's shipping cases.
*During pre-production of the ''Cybertron'' franchise, Hasbro requested [[Don Figueroa]] produce a concept design for Vector Prime. [http://www.unicron.us/tf2007/figueroa/DonceptVector-b.jpg Figouera's design] depicted the character as much older and with a noticeable hunch, and ultimately went unused in favor of his final design.
*One of the earliest known sketches of Vector Prime gave him a vaguely pharaonic head, making him look a fair bit like {{w|Giant Robo (OVA)|Giant Robo}}. This appears to have been coincidental, as [[Aaron Archer]] had no idea what Giant Robo was when questioned about it—although, to be fair, the sketch was not one Archer had done himself.<ref>http://tfu.info/issue12/aaronsdesk.htm Stuff From Aaron's Desk, Day 22</ref>
*According to the [[Hasbro]] panel at [[BotCon 2006]], Vector Prime's head was largely based around the [[Autobot]] insignia. At one point in the design process, a flip-down battle mask identical to the Autobot symbol was proposed.<ref>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/naladahc/256973979/in/set-72157594305640507/ BotCon - Friday - Vector Prime's original head]</ref> Also, he was originally going to have two swords, as seen in the image on the right.
*The "Galaxy Force Vector Prime" color scheme appears to have been inspired by a [[GONZO]] CGI color mock-up done before Vector Prime's final coloration was decided. A Hasbro design chart showing this and other concepts was first seen at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2005, and was present at [[BotCon 2005]] later that same year. The image also made an appearance during a slideshow at one of Hasbro's [[BotCon 2006]] presentations, and in Galaxy Force Vector Prime's unlockable online Cyber Key content.
*The released version of the Vector Prime ''Attacktix'' figure featured the Takara coloration of the ''Cybertron'' toy, gray with a metallic burgundy. [[:File:WhiteVectorPrimeAttacktix.jpg|A more Hasbro-release-like white-and-brown redeco]] was seen through various avenues, such as Toy Fair 2006 and Hasbro publicity photos, but ultimately never came out at retail.
===''Generation 2'' "Autobot" watch toy===
[[File:RobotTimeMachineSixModes.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Robot Time Machine in watch, "battle station", "galactic shuttle", "cosmic tank", "solar creature", and robot forms. No, this time we're not joking.]]
*After being released in ''Micro Change'', Autobot was sold by Takara in a line called '''''Watch Q''''' in 1984. The watches who would become [[Kaltor]] and [[Scorpia (G2)|Scorpia]] were also sold in ''Watch Q'', as were a bunch of other transforming watches who were never sold as Transformers. Autobot was also sold as part of Takara's North American ''[[Kronoform]]'' line, where he was called "Robot Time Machine" and had the unique honor of appearing in a television commercial that advertised him as being, at the least, a [[Six Changer]] (albeit a highly unconvincing one).
*He has the distinction of being THE prototypical transforming watch toy of the 1980s, with scores of knock-offs produced during that era. Surprisingly, one of these was advertised ''within'' an issue of Marvel's ''Transformers'' series! "[[The Next Best Thing to Being There!]]" featured [[:File:BonkersRobotWatch.jpg|an ad from the Nabisco company]] for a "Robot-Watch" (plainly Autobot, with "Quartz" replacing "Takara" on his chest) at the cost of $3.95 and 3 "Bonkers" candy labels.
*Two versions of Autobot's packaging are depicted in ''[[Transformers Generations]]'', one using his ''Micro Change'' art with an Autobot symbol slapped on and the other with original art. According to the text, the former was a packaging mock-up; the one shown on this page is how he was released.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Vector Prime''' (ベクタープライム ''Bekutā Puraimu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Vector Prime''' (메가빅텨프라임 ''Mega Biktyeo Peuraim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Vector''' (Taiwan, 貝克達 ''Bèikèdá''), '''Yǐntiānxíng''' (China, 引天行, "Guide Heaven Walk")

==External links==
*[http://www.insecticons.com/vector-qa-00.html Ask Vector Prime archive at ''In Space, No One Can Hear Starscream'']
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNlb0h6qig8&fmt=18 Kronoform Robot Time Machine commercial on youtube]

==Footnotes==
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Safeguard (Cybertron)

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:''Safeguard is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Safeguard-CybArt.jpg|thumb|275px|Adorably deadly.]]
'''Safeguard''' is [[Vector Prime]]'s faithful Mini-Con partner. He travels with him through time and space, and aids him in his multiversal tasks. Not only is he an expert in data-gathering and translation, but he's also an utterly fearless warrior and will face down opponents many times his size without hesitation.

Sometimes he carries cute, tiny swords.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|SFX}}

Safeguard was originally from [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet, but was trapped in a shuttle pod with the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]] that blasted off and floated aimlessly through space. The lost Mini-Cons were accidentally discovered by Vector Prime, who took them with him on his travels.

He was fastened to Vector Prime's arm in his alternate mode when the ancient Cybertronian came to tell Optimus Prime of the Cyber Planet Keys, and subsequently traveled to Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}} He remained as such, occasionally acting as Vector Prime's blaster, for some time.

Safeguard was sent to investigate underwater ruins off of an island while the [[human]]s played in the surf and Vector Prime sunned himself. They turned out to be just another reproduction, not the actual [[Omega Lock]]. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

When Vector Prime found his way to The ''[[Atlantis]]'', really an ancient Cybertronian ship that had crashed during Earth's prehistory, he dispatched Safeguard to help him reboot the vessel's systems. {{storylink|Deep}}

When Vector Prime sacrificed himself to turn back time and enable the [[Autobot]]s to escape Gigantion, Safeguard remained with his fellow Mini-Cons. Following the Autobots' victory, Safeguard wistfully looked at the launch pad at the Autobot base and imagined he saw Vector Prime taking off. *Sniff.* {{storylink|Beginning}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} {{storylink|Unfinished}}}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Safeguard accompanied Vector Prime on his trek throughout space and time, before eventually travelling with him to the [[Aurex|Aurex Cluster]] to confront the [[Unicron Singularity]]. {{storylink|Vector Prime: In the Beginning}}

They met with [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] to discuss how [[Primus]] was dealing with the proximity of the black hole, and were introduced to the dimension-hopping [[Sentinel Maximus]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act}} {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}} Shortly thereafter the group was confronted by Unicron's heralds, [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act}} As Vector Prime and Sentinel secured the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]], Safeguard was surveying the perimeter when the heralds dispatched [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] to attack them. He evaded the cyber-vampire's grasp long enough for back-up to arrive. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} After Dark Scorponok was defeated, Safeguard remarked to Vector Prime how they had seen this particular spark affliction before in their travels. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}}

Vector Prime armed himself with Safeguard as they combated Ramjet. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}} The sudden arrival of [[Omega Prime]] helped turn the tide, giving Safeguard and Vector Prime the chance to survive their encounter. {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} The struggle drained too much of Vector Prime's space-time powers, however, and he could no longer maintain his looped double existence; he and Safeguard vanished from Cybertron and became only present on Earth, in the company of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}}}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy-Safeguard.jpg|right|301px|thumb|]]
*'''Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-03'''
:The pack-in Mini-Con partner to Vector Prime, Safeguard transforms into a Cybertronic starfighter with a gunbarrel nosecone.

:The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version of the set, released first, uses an off-white base plastic. The later [[Hasbro]] release changed this color to a brighter white.

:This mold was also used to make [[Beta Maxx (RID)|Beta Maxx]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/Safeguard/safeguard.htm More information on Safeguard at TFU.info]''

*'''Roots''' (Change Micron, 2005)
**''Change Micron ID number:'' '''4'''
:Part of the only [[Kabaya]] "[[Change Micron]]" [[candy toy]] assortment in ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)#Galaxy Force|Galaxy Force]]'', this version of Safeguard is actually a new sculpt based on the pack-in version. The most notable difference in the Change Micron version is that the nosecone is cast in the same off-white plastic as his body, rather than cast in burgundy/brown (due to being [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with Vector Prime) and painted to match the body as the original versions were.

*'''Starscream vs Vector Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
:Safeguard also came in a Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] set along with Vector Prime (duh) and a new-deco version of the Voyager-class [[Starscream (Armada)#Cybertron 2|Starscream]] mold. This version of Safeguard (and Vector) is identical to the normal Hasbro release.

[[File:Cybertrontoy-Galaxy Force Safeguard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Galaxy Force Vector Prime''' (Voyager, 2006)
:Just as Vector Prime was [[redeco]]ed, so too was Safeguard, changing to a predominantly bronze color scheme.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Safeguard/safeguard.htm More information on Galaxy Force Safe Guard at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008toy-Safeguard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Vector Prime with Mini-Con Safeguard!''' (Voyager, 2009)

:Part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' "Cybertron Series", Vector Prime and Safeguard redecoes of the original toys in brown, black, and gray.

:This version of Safeguard doubles as the [[Safeguard (TransTech)|''TransTech'' incarnation of Safeguard]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Mini-Con/Safeguard/safeguard.htm More information on ''Universe'' Safeguard at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Vector Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
:A rather oddly proportioned version of Safeguard in starfighter mode makes an appearance as the missile launcher on the Vector Prime ''[[Attacktix]]'' piece.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixVectorPrime/vectorprime.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Vector Prime at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Roots''' (ルーツ ''Rūtsu'')
*''Korean:'' '''Roots''' (루츠 ''Rucheu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Guard''' (Гуард)

==External link==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/Safeguard/safeguard.htm Safeguard at TFU.info]

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''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], packaged with [[Vector Prime]]. Pictures courtesy of [http://www.seibertron.com Seibertron.com]

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Override (Cybertron)

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:''Override is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Map-Override.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Those thighs could crush [[Hot Shot (Armada)|a man]]!]]
'''Override''' is the best racer on Velocitron, and as such is the leader of the planet. She seemingly embodies the culture itself; she is quick-witted, decisive, self-sure and always looking for a challenge. This has its upsides and downsides: while she's brave and determined with a never-give-up attitude, she can also be cocky to the point of arrogant, if not selfish and shortsighted. She entered the great race for leadership by lying about her gender and posing as a male, and has been defending her title and proving herself more than a match for anyone since.

After contact with the Autobots from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], particularly [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], she has matured into a more careful, more compassionate robot, less focused on being the best racer and more focused on being the best ''leader'' for her people... though she still maintains her never-lose attitude and love of high-speed challenges.

She has developed a close bond with the human girl [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], referring to her as "Little Sister", which Lori reciprocates by calling Override "Big Sister".

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Lisa Ann Beley]], [[Nicole Oliver]] (English), [[Jin Domon]] (Japanese)|[[Hannamaija Nikander]] (Finnish)}}
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[[File:Cyb ep5 megatron vs override.jpg|left|thumb|]]
Hot Shot and Red Alert spotted Override when they first came to Velocitron. She overtook them both on the road, leaving both Autobots flabbergasted at her incredible speed. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

During a regular race on Velocitron, Override was making everyone else eat her dust when [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] introduced himself to the Velocitronian leader. The Decepticon asked her where he could find the [[Cyber Planet Key]], and Override challenged him to a race for the information. Megatron accepted, but Override took the victory in a photo finish. Afterwards, she admitted she didn't actually know about the artifact and had just wanted to race a new challenger. Megatron promised that he could tell her all about the Planet Key if she managed to beat him a second time, then took off. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

[[File:Cyb ep6 neck and neck.jpg|thumb|"Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer!"]]
Later, at Override's favorite track on top of a mountain, Megatron again questioned her about the Key. He tried to get the location out of her by offering great reward, but Override was not interested - after all, she already had the [[Planet Cup]], the most valuable object on Velocitron. Megatron copped that the Cup must be the Key he was seeking, and so challenged Override to another race. Just before they began, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], who had been spying on the two, jumped in to compete on behalf of the Autobots. Megatron warned that Hot Shot was part of an evil organization, while Hot Shot maintained that it was the Decepticons who were the evil ones. Override wasn't interested in any of this, and told them to just race.

In the race, Megatron quickly fell into third place due to his [[Alternate mode|car mode]]'s inferior maneuverability. Hot Shot raced well and almost won, but was fired upon by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], who feared Override's wrath if she lost.

Sure enough, Override won, but immediately assaulted the evil duo for assuming she couldn't have won on her own, and they quickly fled. Override complimented Hot Shot on how fast he was and said they could talk about the key next time they raced. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

She raced against Hot Shot again the next day, and gave him a generous head start. This proved not to be enough for Hot Shot, however, as Override quickly closed the gap. Hot Shot managed to tap the power of Velocitron and activated his [[Cyber Key]], giving him a speed boost. The surplus energy burned him out though, and he spun out before crashing into a wall, taking him out of the race. Override cruised to an easy victory and drove off, looking forward to racing him again. {{storylink|Speed}}

She later encountered Ransack and Crumplezone bullying [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]. She tried to help him, only to be brushed off by the victim himself for some reason. Override went on her merry way, unaware that the Decepticons had just gained a new ally. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

[[File:Cyb ep13 override ignores.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Racer X. Unknown to Speed, this is his older brother, Rex, who ran away from home years ago."]]
Some time later, while doing laps of her private race track, she was approached by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], who also asked for the Cyber Planet Key. Prime tried explaining the situation, and even asked if he could just ''borrow'' it, but to no avail. Override told him that she'd heard the same story from both Megatron and Hot Shot; since she had no reason to believe any of them, the trophy would go to whoever won the race.

[[File:Cyb ep14 override victorious.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|]]
The next day saw the start of the Planet Cup, with Override as the favorite to win. She got off to a good start, closely followed by Dirt Boss. Hot Shot suffered from some early technical troubled, but soon managed to pull into third. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} She maintained a strong lead throughout the first heat, finishing first without major interference from the cheaters in the back. {{storylink|Race}} In the second heat, Override was pushed into second just before the narrow straightaway. She caught up to the leader, Hot Shot, on the stairs portion of the course by [[Transformation|transforming]] into [[robot mode]] and running down them. Hot Shot quickly did the same, while Dirt Boss came up quickly behind both of them, his off-road tires allowing him to traverse the stairs easily.

However, Ransack managed to literally leap into pole position by the clever use of springs, and rearranged the direction signs in the city portion to send the leaders on a wild goose chase. Override, Hot Shot, and Dirt Boss all fell for this ruse, but Hot Shot was alerted to the deception by [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]. Hot Shot told Override about the situation, claiming he wanted to beat her honestly; Override was confused by this display, but still took his advice and returned to the correct track.

[[File:Cyb ep15 need you to explain.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|In Japan, this would seem [[Transformer romance#Orientation|slashy]].]]
Soon enough, she once again pulled into first place, but then Ransack and Crumplezone caused the tunnel she was driving through to collapse, trapping her. Hot Shot saved her despite losing first place, again saying it was simply a matter of Autobot honor. This only added to Override's confusion, and she would have lost the race altogether if [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] hadn't pointed out everyone else was passing her. In the end, she finished in a respectable third position. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

Before the third heat, she fitted herself with off-road tires, and practiced a few laps with them. Though Ransack and Crumplezone spied on her, they yielded little useful information out of it. {{storylink|Savage}} When the race began in earnest, she avoided much of the initial drama, but eventually ended up being attacked by Dirt Boss, who was frustrated at the idea of someone else doing well in the off-road part of the race.

She was saved by the accidental aid of Ransack and Crumplezone, who tried to shoot at her but hit Dirt Boss instead. The three villains fought among themselves, allowing Override to claim first place. {{storylink|Sand}}

Override was then among the four remaining competitors, all of whom were chosen by the Cup to compete in the final race. She and Hot Shot easily pulled ahead of Ransack ad Crumplezone, who soon dropped out of the race. The troublesome twosome then tried to steal the trophy, but Override and Hot Shot stopped by to blast them away. They then continued their race, with Hot Shot taking victory in a photo finish. Override was initially shocked, but congratulated him on a well-earned victory and strong competitive spirit.

Just as the force field around the Cup came down, Megatron and his cronies arrived to steal it. Optimus Prime, Vector Prime, and Leobreaker arrived from [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to stop him, with Override also taking part in the battle. She and Hot Shot jointly tripped up Megatron, and Override herself grabbed retrieved the trophy from the Decepticon leader.

With the Decepticons driven away, Override personally presented the trophy to Hot Shot. Impressed by the Autobots' teamwork and collective honor and heroism, Override asked to join them in their quest, and was readily accepted.

She accompanied them back to Earth, and as a native of Velocitron, was given the honor of inserting her planet's Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. As soon as she did, the Lock revealed the location of the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s buried in the [[Arctic]]. {{Storylink|Champion}} Override accompanied the Autobots on their investigation, but they didn't find anything. {{storylink|Ice}} When they got back, [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] repaired some of the damage she had suffered, and she promised to take [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] to Jungle Planet when fully healed. {{storylink|Honor}}

Lori would soon get her wish, as Optimus Prime returned from Jungle Planet and asked Override to accompany him to plead his case to [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]. Override, true to her promise, brought along Lori to represent Earth, over the protestations of the other Auobots; Hot Shot was also present.

When the group arrived on Jungle Planet, they were soon attacked by a group of Decepticons led by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Override engaged Ransack and Crumplezone, but rather than fight, he challenged them to a race. The two villains quickly sped off to try and win, while Override let them go so she could concentrate on the battle.

Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] were quickly dispatched, and so Override and the others proceeded to Scourge's temple. Override and Lori both pleaded with Scourge to do the right thing, but the dragonbot was only interested in dueling Optimus Prime and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]. Prime and Leobreaker won by the use of their Savage Claw Mode and claimed the second Cyber Planet Key for themselves. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

However, Megatron would not be denied, and attacked Jungle Planet with all his gathered forces. To counter his assault, [[Vector Prime]] came up with the idea of distributing several boxes to teams of Autobots, one of which contained the real Key, and the rest were dummies. Crucially, nobody would know which box was which.

Override and Hot Shot paired off, and sped into the jungle with one of the boxes. They were pursued by, surprise surprise, Ransack and Crumplezone, who after considerable fighting and racing actually managed to grab the box. Fortunately, it turned out to be a dud—[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and Leobreaker had the real one. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

With the battle won, the Autobots returned to their base on Earth along with new recruit Snarl, and Leobreaker inserted Jungle Planet's Key into the Omega Lock. Once again, the location of the Ancient Decepticons was revealed, this time to much greater precision. While four of them went off to investigate, Override stayed back at the base as backup. It turned out she would be needed, as Optimus Prime, Landmine, and Leobreaker found themselves trapped in a cave with Starscream and many thousands of Ancient Decepticons. Override, along with Hot Shot and Red Alert, raced out to save them, {{storylink|Trap}} meeting up with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] underground. They saved their comrades, and then returned to civilization to deal with Starscream.

They arrived at the scene of the battle, where Vector Prime and Snarl were desperately attempting to hold off the Ancient Decepticons. Worse, they also came under attack by [[United States military|USAF jets]], who did not realize the difference between Autobot and Decepticon.

Just when things were looking their worst, [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] joined in the fray. They held off Starscream's forces for a while, but were forced to retreat when Optimus Prime was injured. However, some good came out of this—Evac revealed that the third Cyber Planet Key was located on Earth. Unfortunately, it was by then in the hands of Starscream. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

The Autobots retreated, Optimus Prime particularly concerned about human civilian casualties. Override offered to let them set up base on Velocitron, and Optimus Prime gratefully accepted. They moved out on the [[space bridge]], but just before they could pass through the dimension gate, they were attacked by Starscream. Override and the others made a valiant stand, but Starscream eventually proved victorious, claiming the Omega Lock and the two Keys the Autobots had acquired for himself. {{storylink|Retreat}}

As if that wasn't bad enough, Megatron and his crew escaped from the prison in which they had been sealed by Starscream and began to rampage across Earth, together with Scourge. Override took part in the effort to drive them off, working with Crosswise to take down Ransack and Crumplezone. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} She and Evac then managed to distract Megatron long enough for the heavily injured Hot Shot, Red Alert, and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] to be evacuated to safety. The two planet leaders actually managed to beat up Megatron to such an extent that he tried to flee into the [[fire dimension]], only for Optimus Prime to douse the portal before he could pass through. His back to the proverbial wall, Megatron lashed out and floored the two of them, only to be stopped by the timely arrival of the three injured parties, now rebuilt as the [[Cybertron Defense Team]]. Leaving the lads to try out their new guns, Override, Evac, and Optimus Prime drove through one of Vector Prime's portals to Starscream's island base. {{storylink|Critical}}

[[File:Cyb ep28 override rides.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"Speed is in the most desperate race of his life. Will he finish it, or will it finish him? See the next episode of Speed Racer."]]
Evac brought her to the island by a form of water skiing, during which she shot [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] out of the water. On the island, Override dealt with [[Lugnutz]], at one point actually ''riding'' him before passing him to Snarl. She also helped beat up Crumplezone, {{storylink|Assault}} and took part in the first battle against the giant Starscream {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

Partway through that battle, word came from Cybertron that the Cybertron Defense Team was being overwhelmed by vast numbers of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetals]], and so Override, Evac, and Leobreaker left the battle to go help them out, taking the Omega Lock with its three Cyber Planet Keys with them. Megatron and his forces pursued, and Starscream also sent Thunderblast after them. {{storylink|United}} During their flight, they ended up stymied by a badly warped section of the space bridge which they couldn't cross, and the Decepticons quickly caught up. However, the three managed to tap the power of the Lock and, powered up with [[burning justice]], streaked across space to Cybertron, much to Override's surprise and amazement.

Upon arrival, the three found the Cybertron Defense Team desperately fighting a losing battle against the hordes of Scrapmetals. Just after they arrived, Megatron turned up with Scourge, Thundercracker, and Thunderblast, but before they could wipe out the Autobots, Optimus Prime's team came by to save the day.

Optimus Prime defeated Megatron in the fire dimension, and there was much rejoicing. The Autobots then plugged the Lock into the space in the [[Omega Temple]], awakening [[Primus]]. As the planet itself began to transform, Override and Evac grabbed the kids and jumped off the planet. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

When Primus finished his transformation, all the Autobots worked to restore his mind, Override working with Leobreaker. Speaking through Jolt, Primus revealed the location of the last Key on [[Gigantion]]. However, before they could mount an expedition, the [[ghost]] of Megatron restored himself by the power of [[Unicron]] and began attacking. {{storylink|Balance}} Override and the Cybertron Defense Team followed the specter to see what it would get up to. Megatron restored and empowered the injured Crumplezone, who along with Ransack immediately began harassing Override, leading to a tense chase across Cybertron's streets. Crumplezone was finally taken out by Hot Shot, and after a fight between Megatron/[[Nemesis Breaker]] and Optimus Prime/Leobreaker, all the Transformers raced full tilt for the Omega Temple. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} They arrived at about the same time and began duking it out. {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} The Autobots won,{{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} and Override took part in the operation to destroy any remaining Scrapmetals. {{storylink|Family}}

Override then worked with Landmine as part of an operation to re-energise Primus with the Omega Lock and Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], but this plan failed when Starscream stopped by at exactly the wrong time and absorbed a chunk of this power, growing to planet size. Primus himself laid the smackdown on Starscream in a particularly awesome manner; {{storylink|Titans}} after this, OVerride contacted Clocker and Brakedown on Gigantion and had them (and Dirt Boss, apparently) dig up with ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' so that the Autobots could travel to Gigantion.

The Autobots loaded up the ''Ogygia'' and set off on their way, but as they travelled through the wormhole, they were confronted with an asteroid too big to steer around. All of the Autobots combined their Cyber Key Powers to blast a massive hole right through it, allowing them to continue on. {{storylink|Warp}}

On Gigantion, the Autobots met up with [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] and [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]. After reassuring them that they weren't from [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]], an alarm was raised that [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] and the Decepticons were attacking the lower levels. The Autobots and their new friends sped down to investigate, and Override and Evac jointly took on Menasor, eventually beating him. {{storylink|Giant}}

As their search continued, Override was the fourth to be incapacitated by the Cyber Planet Key-powered Megatron, now calling himself Galvatron. She tried desperately to drive away from him, but this time, he was faster than her. However, she was able to warn Optimus Prime, who did manage to defeat Galvatron. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

When she had been repaired, she accompanied the Cybertron Defense Team and Coby (piloting the [[Cobybot]]) in infiltrating the ''[[Atlantis]]'', which Starscream and [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] had piloted to Gigantion in the meantime. They rescued the imprisoned [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]], and then escaped as Quickmix filled with cement the crevasse in which the ''Atlantis'' was parked.

After Bud, Jolt, and Reverb were reunited with the rest of the Autobots, the good guys split into four teams to find a way down to the innermost layers of the planet.

Override was assigned a team with Wing Saber and Lori. {{storylink|City}} They took and elevator to a lower level, where they were confronted by Thunderblast and Scourge. Before any combat could begin, however, Lori began berating Scourge, causing the massive dragon robot to flinch away from the tiny, squishy human until Thunderblast insulted Lori. After that, the robots started shooting; Lori and Wing Saber chased after Thunderblast while Override stayed to fight Scourge, the leaders of Velocitron and Jungle Planet finally coming to blows. This battle resulted in the ceiling getting a massive hole blown in it, and so the two combatants moved to a higher level. Scourge threw his axe at Override and missed, but almost hit Lori, who chose that precise moment to return from forcing Wing Saber to blow up Thunderblast. Terrified of Lori's wrath, Scourge fled, leaving Override and Lori to punch the wall in frustration. However, Lori's punch opened up a secret panel to an information center, where the two of them and Wing Saber were able to learn the story of Gigantion's war with Planet X, as well as the origin of [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} With this new information, they quickly rejoined Optimus Prime's team to tell them the story. {{storylink|Challenge}}

They all proceeded down to the lowest layer, where they found [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] giving a lesson in leadership to Scourge and the Mini-Cons. Scourge let Metroplex and Vector Prime beat him up, after which Override stepped forward to have her turn, but Optimus Prime went ahead of her and thrashed Scourge so badly that there was no point in fighting him any more. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} Continuing their journey, they came across the area where the ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' was said to have lain. Override and Wing Saber sped on ahead to investigate, and found it partially buried in a large lake. Shortly after Optimus Prime's team showed up, Galvatron blew through the ceiling, bringing the remaining Decepticons with him. Wing Saber went back to help Optimus Prime, while Override waited for reinforcements.

Reinforcements soon arrived in the form of Landmine's team. Override and Evac went to join Optimus Prime and aid him in battle, and got smashed by Galvatron. However, they soon recovered and chased Galvatron into the ''Lemuria'', arriving just as Landmine claimed the final Cyber Planet Key and grew to gargantuan size. Landmine proceeded to lay a massive smackdown on both Starscream and Galvatron, with some small help by Override and Evac. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} When Galvatron came back and stole the Omega Lock and the four Keys, Override stood back and watched as he fought Starscream, not wanting to get blown up. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} However, Galvatron still made off with the Lock. The Autobots tried to re-open the portal to their own universe, but they were attacked by a flock of [[Laserbeak drone (Cybertron)|Laserbeak drone]]s, which only dissipated when the machine opening the portal was destroyed. In the end, it required the sacrifice of Vector Prime to return them to their own universe. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}}

Upon their return, Override returned to Velocitron to rally her forces against Galvatron's machinations. Just as Galvatron and his remaining Decepticons were preparing for their final assault on Cybertron, Override arrived with every Transformers on Velocitron (they raced there, naturally), at exactly the same time as the forces of Jungle Planet, Earth, and Gigantion arrived. Primus then merged the ''Ogygia, Atlantis, Lemuria,'' and ''[[Hyperborea (Cybertron)|Hyperborea]]'' into the ''[[Ark (Cybertron)|Ark]]'', to rid the universe of evil once and for all. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} However, Galvatron still possessed the Omega Lock, and used it to enlarge all of his loyal followers as well as himself to enormous size. Override led the forces of Velocitron against Crumplezone, exploiting the fact that the big lug's greater size had negatively impacted his maneuverability to cause him to crash into some asteroids.

Meanwhile, Galvatron fled into the deepest core of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber to pursue, but before he got too far, Override, Scourge, Evac, and Metroplex announced their intention to come with him, each to represent their own planet in the final battle. The humans and Mini-Cons also came. The five planet leaders all attacked Galvatron in a massive joint attack, after which the Decepticon commander tossed the Lock into the very center of the Singularity to prevent anyone getting their hands on it.

The Keys separated from the Lock, and the planet leaders dived for them. Override grabbed the Velocitron Key, driving around an asteroid to get it. The other leaders were also successful, and they successfully combine the Keys with the Lock. This final act complete, they flew out of the Singularity and used the Lock and Keys to fully restore Primus, who blasted the Singularity closed. {{storylink|End}}

However, there were still a few loose ends to tie up. Jungle Planet had been shaken out of its normal location, and Override took part in the effort to restore it. She, along with most of the other characters, also stopped by on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to see Optimus Prime vanquish Galvatron for real this time. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

With evil defeated and the remaining Decepticons attempting to live peacefully, Override attended the first intergalactic peace conference to represent Velocitron. At this meeting, it was decided to follow in the footsteps of the [[Ancient]]s and establish a galaxy-wide network of colony worlds, linked by space bridges.

Override wished to take part in this mission, but could not leave Velocitron without a leader. To that end, she called a [[Speedia|Speedia 500]], which was won by Hot Shot. She formally handed over leadership of the planet to the young bot, and some time later returned to Cybertron. She said a tearful farewell to the kids before boarding the ''Ogygia'' with a large crew of Transformers and departing for parts unknown. {{storylink|Beginning}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the end of the war, Override and others from Optimus Prime's team met with another group of Autobots responsible for fighting off [[Unicron]] and saving the [[Mini-Con]] colonies while Prime's team was busy with the Cyber Planet Key business. Upon learning that Velocitronian resident [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] had been lost in the battle, she promised a memorial would be erected to him on his home planet. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:Override-CybComic.jpg|thumb|100px|Get [[:File:Synthos.jpg|the pic from Synthos' page]] and make a jigsaw.]]
Override led the crew of the ''[[Star Arrow]]'', which was carrying an experimental [[Force Chip]]. The ''Star Arrow'' was attacked above [[Sandokan]] and crashed on the surface. The crew encountered [[Synthos]], a scrap-monster powered by the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan|Dark Heart]]. Override and the other Autobots fled from the monster and hid until [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)|Astrotrain]] attacked. When Astrotrain captured the Force Chip and headed towards Synthos, Override followed. She sought to prevent Synthos's Dark Heart from falling into Decepticon hands, but also desired to save the sentient scrap monster. The Autobots captured the Decepticon shuttle that carried [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] into battle and used it to capture him, Astrotrain, and the other Decepticons. After depositing them on the other side of the continent, the Autobots fled to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with the recaptured Force Chip. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
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===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Override discovered the wounded alternate universe Mini-Con [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] after Mirage fell through a black hole-caused space-time rip in his universe to Velocitron. Override took Mirage in and repaired him. Mirage thereafter became partners with Override, helping her win race after race. They discovered that Mirage's teammate [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]] had been enslaved by the outlaw [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] and became determined to rescue Downshift. {{storylink|#Toys|Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack toy bio}}

Override was tempered by the search for the Cyber Planet Keys, a race for something other than a trophy. Her systems enhanced with components based on both Earth and Cybertron's technology, she returned to the Speed Planet to reclaim her position as leader so that she could rule with the compassion and justice she learned from the Autobots. {{storylink|#Toys|Override GTS toy bio}}

==Games==
===Transformers Power Up: The Game===
{{Note|Override is one of four Transformers that can be built over the course of the game.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Power Up: The Game}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Override''' (Deluxe class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-10'''[[File:Cyb Override toy.jpg|301px|thumb|upright=1.95|I can't drive 55]]
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Planet Key

:Part of the Speed Planet theme, Override transforms into a sleek futuristic race car. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the rear portion of her [[Alternate mode|car mode]] causes two non-firing blasters to flip out into attack position; this assembly becomes a hand-weapon for [[robot mode]], and can also store on her back. Override's transformation is partially spring-loaded; pressing her black "front bumper" automatically flips her torso and arms into position, requiring only her lower body and backpack to be manually configured. She came with a gold-bordered Velocitron-style Cyber Planet Key.

:There are a few small deco changes between the [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions of the toy; Takara's has a gold face, black paint on the chest intakes and blue stripes on the thighs while Hasbro's has an orange face, an Autobot faction sigil on the left side of her chest, a less prominent stripe pattern on the inside shins and gives her Key the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] "'''dy7p'''".

:This version of Override also was available in two different store-[[exclusive]] multi-packs. The first was a Wal-Mart set, including the ''Cybertron''-series [[Tiny Tins]] version of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] member [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]]. The second was a Target-exclusive "'''Drag Race'''" set with [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]].

:This mold was used to make the evil clone [[Dark Nitro Convoy]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Override/override.htm More information on Override at TFU.info]
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[[File:Cyb OverrideGTS toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|]]
*'''Override GTS''' (Deluxe class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Engine-blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Planet Key

:Override's first toy was [[redeco]]ed into a non-show coloration, replacing her white with a light gray, and gaining more black in her scheme. She still came with a gold -bordered Velocitron Cyber Planet Key, though this one has the Key code "'''dj9n'''".

:Early solicitations for this toy used the name "'''Double Clutch'''", suggesting that at one time, it might have been under consideration as being a new character. However, the first ''true'' Hasbro announcement of the toy at [[BotCon 2005]] was that it was Override again.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/OverrideGTS/overridegts.htm More information on Override GTS at TFU.info]
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==Notes==
*In Japan, Override is the ''male'' Nitro Convoy. It was originally intended that she would be male in the [[Hasbro]] version of ''Cybertron'', but [[Cartoon Network]], the channel with the airing rights to the show, felt it needed more female presence in the main cast, and Override was chosen to change genders.<ref>[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/tidbits/botcon2005.txt Steve-o Stonebraker's BotCon 2005 Notes, Version 2 at his Transformers site]</ref>
*Although actress [[Lisa Ann Beley]] is the only one to receive credit as the English voice of Override in the credits of the show itself, the character's voice actually continuously changes back and forth between Beley and the uncredited [[Nicole Oliver]].<ref>[http://www.nicoleoliver.com/resume/NicoleOliver-resume-animation.pdf Nicole Oliver's resumé]</ref> Beley's performance has a little bit of a harder edge to it, but overall, it takes a ''very'' experienced ear to pick out the differences, to the point that it took four years after the show had aired for anyone to realize!
*Override's [[robot mode]] CGI model appears in the viewscreen of the [[Hasbro]] version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Zoom Out 25X]].
*In ''Cybertron'', Lori and Override refer to each other affectionately as "big sister"/"little sister". Being male, ''Galaxy Force'' Nitro Convoy's relationship with Lori is slightly different; he refers to Lori as what essentially translates to "little miss".
*In the first Hungarian dub, Override is ''both'' male ''and'' female. The reasons for this questionable dubbing decision are unclear. Because of gender-neutral pronouns, Override's gender wasn't all that important for quite a few episodes, until suddenly Bud referred to "him" as a "chick". A long hiatus followed without any new episodes airing. When the show finally picked up, much of the supporting cast received new voices, and from that point on, Override became female. Yet the dub didn't even attempt to explain this sudden change. The second dub doesn't have this problem.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nitro Convoy''' (ニトロコンボイ ''Nitoro Konboi'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gázoló''' ("Over-runner")
*''Korean:'' '''Nitrocon''' (니트로콘 ''Niteurokon'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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|disambig=Override (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Override Prime]], the [[Autobot]] bounded to [[Kappa Supreme]] from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Override (Prime)|Override]], the [[Velocitron]]ian from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Override (BW)|Override]], the Velocitronian from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

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[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
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Backstop (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T14:29:28Z

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{{picsneeded|Fiction}}
:''Backstop is an [[Animatron]]ian [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Cyb-Backstop01.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Short, wide rhino seeks chick for long walks on beach, eating parasites off hide.]]
A wise elder of [[Animatron]], the Jungle Planet, '''Backstop''' sought enlightenment beyond the boundaries of his world. But when he returned, he found himself focused not on the things he'd learned offworld, but on the strife of his people. Thus, he attempted to teach a new generation of Transformers what he learned and the ways of peace, only to see his brightest pupil, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], succumb to the evils of tyranny.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars Reborn''===
[[File:Beast Wars Reborn Backstop Optimus Primal.jpg|thumb|left]]
Backstop was an environmental ranger on Animatron. One day, when a [[Optimus Primal (BW)|foreign gorilla Transformer]] was knocked aside by [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] in the dragon's fight with a [[bear Transformer]], Backstop went to the gorilla's aid and introduced himself. {{storylink|Planetfall (BWR)|Planetfall}}
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===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Masahiko Tanaka]] (Japanese)|[[Jari Salo]] (Finnish), [[Wolf Frass]] (German)}}
Years ago, Backstop sought to teach the young warriors of [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] the ways of peace and the honorable warrior. Their planet had long since been ravaged by raiders, and he thought that this new philosophy of "peaceful aggression" would usher in a new age for their people. His students included both [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]]. To them, he was like a father, and his charges saw one another as brothers.

However, their bond was torn apart when Scourge resolved to take the fight to the raiders. Backstop protested this, saying that Scourge would begin a cycle of vengeance that would only lead to more pain. Scourge left his master's side, and Snarl went with him, deciding to stand by his friend rather than his master.

Backstop's words would ring true; after Scourge defeated the raiders, his honor and decency began to fade, and the dragon-bot had all of Jungle Planet in his iron-fisted grip. What had began as a fight for peace turned into a dictatorship. {{storylink|Honor}}

[[File:Cyb Ep11 Backstop Intro.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Because [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] was already taken.]]
Years later, Backstop encountered [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]], who had been weakened by the harsh environment of Jungle Planet. Surprised by the fact that Overhaul could turn into a vehicle rather than a beast (though he did recognize the form), Backstop would later learn that Overhaul was in fact from the Transformers' ancient world of Cybertron. {{storylink|Deep}} With Snarl's help, Backstop managed to secure an audience with Scourge. Overhaul would be able to request the Cyber Planet Key from the planet's leader in order to neutralize a black hole threatening the universe. Unfortunately, Overhaul was too forward in his demands. Though Backstop tried his best to have the conversation remain civilized, Overhaul and Scourge soon came to blows. {{storylink|Race}} Backstop urged Overhaul to stand down from the fight, but the Autobot wouldn't hear it. As Backstop warned, Scourge turned out to simply be too powerful during Overhaul's first bout against him... though by tapping into Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key, Overhaul managed to upgrade himself into the more formidable "Leobreaker." {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[Vector Prime]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] next arrived on Jungle Planet, and Backstop helped explain what had come to pass for Overhaul to become Leobreaker to the newcomers. Backstop became affiliated with the Autobots just in time for Scourge and his entourage to turn up and force the off-worlders from both factions against one-another. Backstop managed to prevent Snarl from being taken away for execution while Optimus and the others clashed, eventually emerging victorious from the confrontation when the Autobot leader combined with Leobreaker into their "Savage Claw mode." {{storylink|Savage}} The Autobots were lured into another confrontation against the Decepticons by the trickster Sideways. This brawl was brought to an end once more by Optimus and Leobreaker, and the Autobots interrogated Sideways after pinning him down. Sideways offered a story that he was an undercover Autobot agent, but none of the Autobots fell for his lie. He managed to get away from them nonetheless when a call from Speed Planet distracted the whole team. {{storylink|Sand}}

Backstop eventually told Scourge's story to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to give him a better understanding of Jungle Planet's hierarchy. With the insight given by Backstop's tale, Optimus resolved to meet Scourge on the dragon-bot's own terms. {{storylink|Honor}} After a time, even Backstop learned that one had to fight at some point, and he went to tell Scourge that Optimus would be challenging him. At the same time, Backstop reminded Scourge that Optimus fought for the things Scourge had forgotten.

Optimus and Leobreaker defeated Scourge, and afterwards, Backstop helped the Autobots in their attempt to get Jungle Planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]] off the planet. He would remain on his homeworld, even after Scourge left to seek vengeance on Optimus, though he did see the effects of the [[Unicron Singularity|Black Hole]] when a [[space bridge]] appeared over his world.

Much later, Backstop joined the multi-world alliance and rushed to help Scourge (who had learned the error of his ways) to right the massive engine that was meant to restore Jungle Planet to its rightful position in space. He then oversaw a tournament to decide the new leader of Jungle Planet and declared Scourge the rightful and honorable ruler.

Afterwards, Backstop decided to join the crew of the ''[[Hyperborea (Cybertron)|Hyperborea]]''. When it departed, he told [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] that "sometimes the path to enlightenment leads away from home."
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Challenge}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} {{storylink|Unfinished}} {{storylink|Beginning}}}}

===Hasbro bio and key code info===
Backstop is a Transformer who once relied on anger until he traveled the galaxy, learning the way of the warrior from [[Bludgeon (Cybertron)|Bludgeon]] and [[Banzai-Tron (Cybertron)|Banzai-Tron]]. He returned and was eventually defeated in battle by Scourge. He sought to destroy the dragon-bot, having learned the true value of life—life that Scourge does not honor.

Eventually, Leobreaker taught him how to play [[baseball]].

{{Note|Hasbro's bio presents a very different image of Backstop from the one portrayed on the show. However, the text in his key-code information is more in line with the TV series and also somewhat ties in with his comment about having seen vehicular Transformers prior in his life.}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
It was on [[Klo]] that Backstop met Banzai-Tron and Bludgeon. Banzai-Tron was an elderly bot, not long for the cosmos, and Backstop became his last student. He learned much from them, not only martial arts but also philosophy. He noted their vehicle forms with interest, but they were reluctant to speak of their history other than to say that their homes "were not worth travelling to." When Banzai-Tron passed, Backstop left Bludgeon to grieve privately and continued his journey through the galaxy, teaching others the lessons he had been taught. His students eventually included Scourge's former bodyguard, [[Shrapnel (Cybertron)|Shrapnel]], as well as the [[Mini-Con]]s [[Dragoyell]], [[Kobushi]], [[Hyakurai]], [[Ichibi]], and [[Mugen]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/29}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.7}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] noted that both the Animatron Autobot Backstop and the [[Mini-Con]] [[Backstop (Universe)|Backstop]] existed in [[Aurex 802.23 Alpha]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 23/6/2015}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:GalaxyForce Saidos toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Yup. Definitely related to [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]].]]
[[File:Cybertron Backstop toy.jpg|301px|upright=1.66|thumb|He has two left feet in every mode!]]
*'''Backstop''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-15'''
**''Accessories'': Jungle Planet-style Cyber Key

: Backstop transforms into a robotic rhinoceros. In either mode, inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his key slot activates his spring-loaded ramming horn, which extends outward (but does not actually launch). He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet-style Key; the [[Hasbro]] version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] "'''stw7'''" on its back. It features minimal articulation in the arms and rather useless joints in the legs, which only move outwards.

: There are several notable differences between the Hasbro and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] releases of Backstop. The Takara version is overall lighter, with a mainly medium-gray body, silvery [[beast mode]] legs, plus coppery plastic and paint deco. The Hasbro version, however, uses a darker gray with a bit of purple tint for the main body, with medium-gray legs and a more yellow-gold on the accenting.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' series]] [[Backstop (TF 2010)|Backstop]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Backstop/backstop.htm More information on Backstop at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act339/ Saidos gallery at TF Kenkon]''
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===Universe (2003)===
[[File:TFU03-toy CybBackstop.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Backstop''' (Scout, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Jungle Planet style Cyber Key

: Backstop was one of several ''Cybertron'' Scout-class toys also made available on ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' cardbacks, and sold through discount chains like Kay-Bee Toy Works. This version is unchanged from the ''Cybertron'' release.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy BackstopCyb.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
*'''Backstop''' (Scout, 2010)
**''Series'': '''Cybertron Series'''
**''Accessories'': Jungle Planet style Cyber Key

: Backstop would see a straight re-release ''again'' in the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'' toyline]], though oddly enough not until well after the line had vanished from shelves. Backstop, [[Brushguard#Toys|Brushguard]] and [[Brakedown (Cybertron)#Toys|Brakedown]] appeared as a special display in late 2010 at [[Walmart]] stores, with a price tag of a whopping $4 a pop.
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==Notes==
[[File:BackstopArm.jpg|thumb|He only wanted a hug.]]

* Backstop's Japanese name is a "coolification" of ''sai'', the Japanese word for "rhinoceros". Think of it as the Japanese equivalent of the name "[[Rhinox (disambiguation)|Rhinox]]".
* Backstop had a normal left arm that unfolded from the back of the rhino very far into the design process, so far as to have a complete sculpt made. According to Hasbro employees, this was changed into his less human-like scooped arm design so that the rhino mode wouldn't appear to have a fist emerging from its rear.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Saidos''' (サイドス ''Saidosu'')
*''Armenian:'' '''Kangar'''' (Կանգառ, "Backstop")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Bujkáló''' ("Hider")
*''Korean:'' '''Saidos''' (사이도스 ''Saidoseu'')

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File:Cybertron Backstop toy.jpg

2019-06-01T14:29:07Z

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[[Hasbro]] stock photos of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] toy. Please note that the robot mode is mistransformed, with the legs/pelvis not pulled out from the torso.

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Crosswise (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T14:28:50Z

KS7564: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Crosswise}}
:''Crosswise is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Cyb Crosswise CGmodel.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Oh, friend John, it is a strange world, a sad world, a world full of miseries, and woes, and troubles.]]
{{picsneeded|TV series screencaps}}
'''Crosswise''' is a monster hunter, and shares the following attributes of all the better practitioners of his craft:

*Lots of weaponry for every occasion,
*A tough, no-nonsense attitude,
*A propensity to dress in kewl black, and
*A super-cool, [[Accent|generic Central European accent]].

He sometimes calls himself Smokescreen, for some reason only a SUPER COOL MONSTER HUNTER could ever understand. Out of his way, peasants!

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Donovan]] (English), [[Kenichi Mochizuki]] (Japanese)|[[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish)}}

Crosswise was descended from the original crew of the ''[[Atlantis]]'', who came to Earth millennia ago to establish the great Space Bridge project. He was one of the few Cybertronians who did not turn towards evil and torment early Humanity. Just the opposite: Crosswise fought valiantly against these "[[Ancient Decepticon]]s" in their monstrous forms, establishing a reputation for himself as a metallic knight and "Monster Hunter". Using specialized technology, he reduced his quarry to their [[spark]] cores, compressing them inside sealed [[stasis pod]] containers and housing them in a prison at the North Pole. {{storylink|Trap}}

For some unknown reason, Crosswise himself was entombed in ice for over a thousand years. He was uncovered by a scientific expedition run by [[Lucy Suzuki]] after her first encounter with the Transformers. The excavation reawakened Crosswise, and he quickly scanned a new sports [[Alternate mode|car mode]] to reformat himself before breaking free of the ice and taking off into the night. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

[[File:Cyb ep23 crosswise vs starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45|left|Just how tougher than me are you?]]
Immediately concerned for the status of his prisoners, Crosswise raced to the hidden ice cavern at the North Pole where he had entrapped them centuries earlier. He quickly managed to make it to the cavern and was relieved to see it was undisturbed. Unfortunately, his haste drew the attention of [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], and Crosswise was drawn into a confrontation with the Decepticons. Hoping to lead them away from the cavern, Crosswise popped off a few shots at the evildoers to get them mad, and then sped away as fast as his wheels could carry him. Starscream wasn't fooled by the display, however, and he entered the caverns, unleashing the Ancient Decepticons in full on Earth once again. {{storylink|Trap}}

Crosswise went deep into the desert to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]'s roost in order to gather support against his foes. He was tracked by Sideways, but together he and Evac made short work of the noisemaker. Afterwards, the duo located Starscream amidst his Seeker ships and presented themselves for battle. Starscream fired off a cheap shot at Crosswise and Evac, but it was intercepted by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] of the Autobots, who had also been warring with the Decepticons. Crosswise and Evac helped get the injured Optimus to safety for repairs and marveled at the fact that their new comrades-in-arms were from Cybertron, the legendary homeworld of their people. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} Crosswise joined Optimus Prime and his team to protect the [[Omega Lock]] and the other [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. They planned to leave Earth aboard the [[space bridge]] and draw the Decepticons away from the humans. Starscream was relentless in his pursuit of the Omega Lock, however, and stormed his way through a dozen Autobots to reach it. He downed Crosswise and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] in a single move. {{storylink|Retreat}}

The return of Megatron left the Autobots with another threat to deal with, and Starscream's theft of the Omega Lock took a back seat to the Decepticon invasion. Crosswise and [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] took to the streets and disabled the partners in grime, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Later on, Crosswise helped [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] against his old sparring partner, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. {{storylink|Critical}} As the fighting continued, the Autobots finally managed to break free from Megatron's men and journey to the volcano in the South Pacific where Starscream was communing with the Omega Lock. Optimus Prime was making a run at Starscream, but a horde of Ancient Decepticons got in his path. Crosswise told Prime to go on ahead and leave the Decepticons to him. After all, in case you hadn't heard, they called him the Monster Hunter! Self-congratulations aside, Crosswise proved to be amazingly effective, downing a dozen Decepticons with as many shots. After that, the only challenge in fighting Ransack was staying awake while doing so. {{storylink|Assault}}

Crosswise continued to aid in the fight against Megatron and the Decepticons. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} When the Autobots managed to retrieve the Omega Lock, Crosswise provided cover fire to distract the non-gargantuan Starscream while Evac and a small team transported the Lock to Cybertron to use against the black hole. {{storylink|United}} All the Autobots eventually made their way to Cybertron to put the Omega Lock into place. Before the ceremony began, Crosswise stood with Evac, Override and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and marveled at standing on their true homeworld for the first time. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He attended the awakening of [[Primus]] and fought against the returning Starscream as well. {{storylink|Balance}}

When Megatron first reappeared after his death, he was little more than a dark shadow. Crosswise, Snarl and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] tried to get his attention with laser fire, but failed. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} After Megatron fully resurrected himself, Crosswise and the Autobots raced to keep him from claiming the power of the now-massive Omega Lock plugged into Primus. {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} He continued to fight randomly with different Decepticons, though characters with newer or bigger roles overshadowed his presence. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}
[[File:LongrackC-Earth.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right|Still forging Shigeru Miyamoto's signature.]]
Eventually, Crosswise returned to Earth to continue his role as Monster Hunter(!) and beloved protector. While Evac joined the other Autobots in journeying to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet for the final Cyber Planet Key, Crosswise remained behind to protect the Earth in their absence, alongside [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and the other civilian Autobots. The Ancient Decepticons had all been recaptured, and Crosswise entombed them once more at the North Pole. {{storylink|Family}} As the threat of the black hole continued to loom ever closer, Crosswise was seen on Earth with Mudflap, regarding it with intense trepidation. {{storylink|Challenge}}

The black hole soon brought down the wrath of God upon Earth, with harsh storms and falling meteors threatening the populace. Crosswise and Mudflap helped organize the civilian Autobots for rescue operations around the globe, but it was all little more than a stopgap measure against the true threat. Realizing they needed allies anywhere they could be found, Crosswise teamed up with Evac again, and the two old comrades journeyed to the North Pole, where they released the Ancient Decepticons from confinement. In exchange for their freedom, [[Lugnutz]] and the rest agreed to fight at the Autobots' side against Galvatron and the black hole. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Crosswise and Evac even teamed up with Lugnutz against his former pal, Galvatron's super-sized floozy, [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|End}}

Once the black hole was closed and Galvatron defeated, Crosswise and the others helped with the planetary thrusters that brought [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] back into its proper orbit. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Afterward, he chose not to join the Space Bridge project with Evac and Lugnutz. Instead, he remained behind on Earth, living a life of peace amidst the humans he had protected for so very long. But if the hydra of trouble ever raised its nine heads again, it would know that his name is Crosswise, the once and future MONSTER HUNTER!! {{storylink|Beginning}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Crosswise toy.jpg|301px|upright=1.66|thumb|I've come to slay your monster.]]
*'''Crosswise''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-17'''
**''Accessories:'' Thruster-cannon, flame-missile, Earth-type Cyber Key

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Crosswise transforms into a {{w|Bugatti Veyron|Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron}} sports car (a very, very expensive limited-production, built-to-order series of cars). Although the design is modified to avoid licensing and legal problems, it is still one of the more realistic models of the Earth vehicles in the ''Cybertron'' line. Unlike the typical look of the real Bugatti Veyron, which usually sports two different base colors, Crosswise's car shell is almost entirely black. (His [[redeco]]s, listed below, change that.) The spoiler contains a spring-loaded missile launcher that can fire a translucent blue flame-shaped projectile. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] in his tailgate makes a pair of missile racks pop up from the engine bay and flip over onto his roof.

[[File:GalaxyForce Autovolt toy.JPG|left|upright=1.66|thumb|What a horrible night to have a curse.]]
: Crosswise features a fairly complex transformation sequence hearkening back to [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] in how the robot wears most of the vehicle like a shell, though Crosswise's [[robot mode]] resembles the classic 'hood-chest' style of Autobot cars. Compared to most other ''Cybertron'' toys (and continuing his favorable comparison to the ''RID'' toys), most of his joints allow an excellent range of movement due to extensive use of ball joints and a relatively unencumbered body design. Inserting the Cyber Key flips the missile racks onto his shoulders beside his head, evoking a similar appearance to Generation 1 characters such as [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. Two more guns are molded into his inner running boards, and can be deployed beside his hips. Crosswise's Cyber Key has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] "'''d9f2'''" [[tampograph]]ed on its back, which when entered into Hasbro's ''Cybertron'' website, reveals additional information about the character as well as the character image seen at the top of this article.

: There are some minor deco differences between the Takara ''Galaxy Force'' Autovolt release and Crosswise. The Autovolt version has entirely gold painted hands, silver detailing on his missile racks, and his roof light as well as more of his rear lights are painted.

:Crosswise was later redecoed into ''Cybertron'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Smokescreen]] and [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action movieverse]] [[Jolt (Movie)#Toys|Jolt]], and [[retool]]ed into [[BotCon 2008]]'s ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Jazz (SG)#Toys|Jazz]] and [[Ricochet (SG)#Toys|Ricochet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Crosswise/crosswise.htm More information on Crosswise at TFU.info]''
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*'''Ground To Air Blast Pack: Crosswise vs Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2006)

: In 2006, Target got multiple [[exclusive]] toys and reduced-price multi-packs, among them a set with unaltered versions of Thundercracker and Crosswise for about 75% of the cost of two Deluxes normally.

==Notes==
*In Crosswise's early appearances on the ''Cybertron'' cartoon, he was called "[[Smokescreen (disambiguation)|Smokescreen]]", as this was an early name for the character that had apparently lasted long enough to appear on dubbing studio [[Voicebox Productions|Voicebox]]'s scripts. The name was soon replaced by his proper one, but the earlier name did provide inspiration for the later Smokescreen redeco of Crosswise's toy.
*Crosswise shares his Japanese name with [[Volt|''Generation 2'' Volt]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Autovolt''' (オートボルト ''Ōtoboruto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Füstfelhő''' (as Smokescreen, "Smoke-cloud"), '''Haránt''' (Crosswise)
*''Korean:'' '''Autovolt''' (오토볼트 ''Otobolteu'')

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[[Hasbro]] [[stock photography|stock photo]]s of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] [[toy]].

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Scrapmetal (race)

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[[Image:ScrapmetalDrone-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The ants come marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah...]]
No one's quite sure where the '''Scrapmetal''' originally come from, or why they look like Transformers. What is known is that they're a dangerous scourge that swarm from planet to planet, devouring ''everything'' in their path, and now thousands of them have infested the abandoned [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]!

Individual Scrapmetal have only a base animal-level intelligence, and by Cybertron standards are small and weak, easily crushed. However, Scrapmetal are almost never witnessed as individuals, only in large swarms that can overwhelm robots far larger than they through sheer strength of numbers, no matter how many of their own dead they skitter over. They appear to follow the orders of a single (barely) sentient [[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|Scrapmetal]], physically identical to his kin, but just bright enough to make the swarm ''really'' dangerous by giving them direction.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Once, they were just a breed of mechanical vermin from Cybertron's lower levels. But the [[Unicron Singularity]] mutated them, and under the command of the power-hungry sentient Scrapmetal, they swarmed the surface of Cybertron!

===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
[[Image:ScrapmetalsAttack.jpg|right|200px|thumb|SWAAAAAAAAAARM!]]

The Transformers knew about Scrapmetal as a planet-hopping scourge, and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] was creeped out by the way they resembled small Transformers. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

The Scrapmetal were first sighted when the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] headed to Cybertron across the [[space bridge]]. Watching from the Autobots' base on [[Earth]], [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] was creeped out by them, as they reminded her of spiders. [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] recognized them as Scrapmetal. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

Despite unleashing their full (impressive) arsenals, the Defense Team were quickly overwhelmed by the creatures {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}, prompting [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to send [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (who was carrying the [[Omega Lock]]) across the Space Bridge to assist them. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and a horde of his underlings followed in pursuit, hoping to acquire the Lock and its three [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]]. {{storylink|United}} The Defense Team, meanwhile, drove off the first wave by themselves anyway. [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] believed they may have come from other planets [[Unicron Singularity|the black hole]] had destroyed. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}

The Scrapmetal regrouped and returned, badly injuring [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Balance}} One of them subsequently attacked Megatron after his rebirth as a ghostly entity, only to have its shots-and itself-devoured by the shadowy mist surrounding his body. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} The Autobots would have to spend a while clearing the pests off [[Primus|God]]. {{storylink|Family}}

A red Scrapmetal husk was later rebuilt into a [[Cobybot|non-sentient drone]] that was piloted by [[Coby Hansen]] and used both in battle and in infiltration of enemy ships.

====''Cybertron'' comic====
As the Scrapmetals swarmed over the abandoned Cybertron underneath the [[Unicron Singularity]], several menaced the new arrival [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] before being destroyed by the corrupted [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]]. Other Scrapmetals were co-opted by [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] in the service of Unicron himself. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}}

The Scrapmetals followed Ramjet into battle when he confronted Skyfall. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} Later, Ramjet used the Scrapmetals to attack Primus's spark core chamber. Although Ramjet succeeded, the chamber's defender [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] destroyed the Scrapmetals following Unicron's herald. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}}

Scrapmetals continued to infest Cybertron's infrastructure, prompting [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to try and fix up [[Vector Sigma]] to aid him in understanding and repairing the planet. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
The [[Praetorian]] tried to use the corrupted [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] to turn all of the robotic life in the [[Vega Sector]] into loyal Scrapmetal. He was stopped by the [[Multiforce]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/01}}

===Waspscream continuity===
In [[Primax 208.06 Zeta]], [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] was given command of the Scrapmetal Drones as one of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] Generals. {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/16}}

===Swindle's Spiel===
[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Scrapmetals among their [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] drones for sale. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Swindle's Spiel|Swindle's Spiel, 2015/10/05}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_ScrapmetalRed.JPG|upright=1.55|thumb|Stop...]]
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_ScrapmetalYellow.JPG|301px|upright=1.55|thumb|...caution...]]
[[Image:Bluescrapmetaltoy.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|...go! ...WAIT, IT'S NOT GREE..."gets run through"]]
*'''Scrapmetal''' / '''Ramble''' {{sic}} (Scout, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-13'''
**''Accessories'': Blade, Cybertron Decepticon-style Cyber Key

: Part of the "Scout"-class price-point, the Scrapmetal transforms into a four-legged "spider tank" with a rear-mounted cannon (see Notes). Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back end of the cannon swings out a removable clear-plastic sawblade-sword from the main chamber of the cannon. In robot mode, the fists can be covered with the tank-mode spikes or "pile drivers". It comes with a [[Decepticon]]-insignia Cybertron-style Cyber Planet Key. The toy can represent either the mindless drone or Scrapmetal himself, making it ideal for [[army-building]].

: In Japan, three different colors of Rumble were made available: red, blue and yellow, produced in equal numbers. For the [[Hasbro]] ''Cybertron'' line, at first only the red version was available with a few minor [[paint operation]] changes. The Hasbro release also has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] '''sf2x''' printed on the back of its Key. Later, the yellow version (with all of the paint operations from the Japanese release) was sold in ''Cybertron'' as well, this one with the Key Code "'''s1j5'''". The two Hasbro releases, despite sporting the same name with no modifiers (such as prefixes or suffixes), came on individual cardbacks not only depicting the correct color, but also sporting individual product code numbers, thus arguably making them separate products rather than [[variant]]s.

: A slight [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of the toy is used for the [[Cobybot|Coby Sen'yō Rumble]]. For [[BotCon 2006]], attendees who signed up for the custom-painting class received unpainted, unassembled red Scrapmetal, with their parts still on the manufacturing sprues (including the Coby head), to be made into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' incarnations of [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Universe (2003)|Rumble]] and [[Inferno (BW)#Universe (2003)|Inferno]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/Scrapmetal/scrapmetal.htm More information on Scrapmetal at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
*Scrapmetal's [[alternate mode]] appears to be based on a mini crawler crane.<ref name="crane">[http://www.minicrane-hire.com/mini-cranes/ Overview of mini crawler cranes]</ref> The toy replaces the crane arm with a cannon, thus making it a "tank" rather than a crane. More importantly, the "legs" on actual mini crawler cranes are actually just stabilizers, whereas the crane in fact ''moves'' on treads. The toy turns them into ''actual'' legs, however.
*It is said that there was once a race of three [[Insecticon (G1)|insect-like transformers]] that had [[Insecticon clone|clone minions]]. Is it possible that the Scrapmetals are descendants of these 'bots?<ref>Scrapmetal's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Rumble''' (ランブル ''Ranburu'')<ref>The [[romanization]] on the toys' packages is "'''Ramble'''". This katakana name is also used for the [[Rumble (G1)|Generation 1 character]], so the actual intention of the name is clear.</ref>
*''Hungarian:'' '''Fémroppantó''' ("Metal-cracker")
*''Russian:'' '''Metalloed''' (Металлоед, "Metal-eater")

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Nemesis Breaker

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:''Nemesis Breaker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Cybertronart NemesisBreaker.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]

'''Nemesis Breaker''' says, "Rarrr!" That's because he's a [[spark]]less creature of rage, seemingly nothing more than a physical manifestation of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron's]] power and hatred, as well as [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker's]] jealousy over [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s usage of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] as his new power mushroom.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
[[Image:Nemesisbreakerutrobot.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Don't blink, he doesn't appear this way real often.]]
When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] returned after his defeat in the [[fire dimension]], he was little more than a ghost surrounded by black fog, part of [[Unicron]]'s shadow spark. As he recreated himself, Megatron also used the remnants of his new-found shadow power to ensnare [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]. His shadow force bled off from the Autobot and took form, creating Nemesis Breaker, an evil clone forged from Leobreaker's primal rage and base animal instincts. Little more than a pet for Megatron, Nemesis Breaker still provided the Decepticons much-needed ferocity, as well as a power-up for his master to form Dark Claw Mode, the mirror equal of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and Leobreaker's Savage Claw Mode. Although Megatron relished in the new power Nemesis Breaker gave him, he still kept his eye on the prize. Megatron and Nemesis Breaker tricked Prime into believing they desired a final one-on-one battle. Instead, the Decepticons pulled out at the last moment and sped off towards the now-towering [[Omega Lock]]. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}}

As the Decepticons approached the Omega Lock, Nemesis Breaker eagerly ran alongside his master. The Autobots intercepted them, but combining into Dark Claw Mode for his master was almost as fulfilling. {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} And ''continuing'' to serve as his master's arm was even more enjoyable! But then [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] called Nemesis Breaker's master, telling him the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' might have information about the last Cyber Planet Key. Nemesis Breaker and his master separated and warped to Earth's Moon to locate the starship, only to see it warping out as soon as they arrived. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

All was not lost, however, as a mysterious stranger named [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] appeared from nowhere and agreed to transport Nemesis Breaker's master and the Decepticons to [[Gigantion]]. Absolutely free of charge. No strings attached. In any case, Nemesis Breaker and the others loyal to his master arrived on Gigantion. Megatron was eager to begin the search for the final Cyber Planet Key, seize ultimate power, and squash the Autobots once and for all! {{storylink|Warp}}

Unfortunately, things didn't work out that way. The inhabitants of Giant Planet were more formidable than Nemesis Breaker's master had anticipated, and their leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] was awesomely powerful. Even combined in Dark Claw Mode, Nemesis Breaker and Megatron were cast aside with impunity by the gigantic foreman. The might of his blows alone shattered the shadow force of Unicron's spark that gave Nemesis Breaker life, and the big evil cat just faded away in a plume of black smoke. {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Nemesis breaker toy.jpg|right|301px|thumb|Gray Cat Strut.]]
*'''Nemesis Breaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005/2006)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''EX-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/whip, Jungle Planet-type Cyber Key

: A [[redeco]] of [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]] in the standard-for-evil-clones scheme of black and dark gray with turquoise trim, Nemesis Breaker transforms into a robotic lion with electronic sounds. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into each of his forelegs/forearms flips down a pair of claws. He can also form something resembling a clawed arm that can be attached to the ''Cybertron'' Leader-Class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Cybertron|Megatron]] molds. He comes with a silver-bordered [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] style Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] "'''v6f5'''".

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version of the toy was released first, as a [[Toys"R"Us|Toys 'R' Us]] [[exclusive]]. (It was originally solicited as a normal retail release with the ID number "GD-14", but supposedly, low sales of ''Galaxy Force'' forced several larger show-toys into being exclusives.) The Hasbro version was released at normal retail, and had numerous small [[Paint operation|paint application]] changes, most notably the Decepticon-sigil "tattoo" being on his right shoulder, rather than left.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]] and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/NemesisBreaker/nemesisbreaker.htm More information on Nemesis Breaker at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*The television CGI model of Nemesis Breaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who had a much more complex and believable "arm mode".
*In "[[Ask Vector Prime]]", Vector Prime stated that Optimus Prime could combine with Nemesis Breaker, "but why would he?" (You got dissed, Nemmy!)
*Although Nemesis Breaker is just a redeco of Leobreaker, he gets entirely new stock footage for his transformation into Dark Claw Mode. Interestingly, he transforms in the reverse way as Leobreaker-his lower body folds up before his upper body, his arms detach one at a time, and he replaces Megatron's left arm (as opposed to Leobreaker [[Primal (Cybertron)|usually]] attaching to Optimus Prime's right side).
*Despite his packaging marking him as being from the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], Nemesis Breaker never even so much as set foot on that world. (This might be referring to the fact that he was spawned from Leobreaker's dark thoughts.) Also, the [[bio]] states that he was created by Galvatron, whose name Megatron did not (re-)assume until after Nemesis Breaker was destroyed.
*The only times he's actually in robot mode that don't involve the Dark Claw transformation are in the episodes "[[Escape (episode)|Escape]]" and "[[Warp]]".
*Like his template, Leobreaker, Nemesis Breaker has three claws per arm in robot and beast modes, but only two per arm in Dark Claw Mode.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dark Ligerjack''' (ダークライガージャック ''Dāku Raigājakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vas Nemezis''' (2nd dub, "Iron Nemesis")
*''Polish:'' '''Nemesis Wielki''' ("Nemesis the Great")

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Overhaul (Cybertron)

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:''Overhaul is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Let's lionize, guys!]]
'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[the Unicron Battles]] and [[the Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]].

He is the [[Relatives|cousin]] of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Dobson]] (Overhaul, English), [[Dave Ward]] (Leobreaker, English), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japanese)|[[Claes Ljungmark]] (Swedish), [[Sami Kuronen]] (Finnish, Overhaul), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, Leobreaker), [[Achim Schülke]] (German)}}
[[File:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]
Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. En-route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map, previously stolen by Megatron. Optimus insisted that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany the elder Cybertronian on this dangerous task. Overhaul's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Rendezvousing with Optimus on Earth, Overhaul met the humans [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] as they approached the Earth once more. {{Storylink|Haven}} In a later battle, Overhaul backed up Optimus against the Decepticons. The evil robots revealed that they had tracked down the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before being forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}} When the Autobots decided to focus on tracking down the [[Omega Lock]], Overhaul preferred to rush out and search for it rather than wait for more information on its location. He and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] arrived late to chase away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] from a museum in Mexico, where the Autobots found their first lead to their quarry: the coordinates of the Speed Planet, Velocitron. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

[[File:Cyb ep3 overhaul stealthbeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's a stealth beam. Get your minds out of the gutter.]]
The Autobots next investigated an ancient druid site in their search for the Omega Lock. Overhaul stood idle while Landmine dug for the artifact, eventually hitting another dead end. The Decepticons continued to pester them during their search, though Overhaul found himself unable to fight back against the airborne villains. He asked Optimus and Vector Prime to bring the Decepticons closer to the ground so he could assist in taking them down, only for Starscream to see through the ruse. Still, the Decepticons had flown down low enough before catching on that Overhaul was able to hit them with a [[Cyber Key]]-assisted blast. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} When Lori alerted the Autobots to a beacon depicting the Omega Lock's "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" emanating from some nearby woods, Overhaul and the rest of the team rushed out to investigate. Upon approach, they found the signal to be none other than another Decepticon trap. Overhaul sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming blinding beam at him. Optimus then took over, only for the Decepticons to retreat when they learned humans were approaching the location. The Autobots followed suit to continue keeping their presence a secret from the locals. {{storylink|Speed}} During an earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team tasked with saving the residents of [[Rockville]] without exposing the Autobots' true nature. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to clear some rubble, allowing several humans to evacuate safely to City Hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Another mission to find the Omega Lock ended in failure. As soon as Overhaul returned to headquarters, more information was unearthed, pointing to the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as a possible location for Atlantis's remains. Overhaul wound up sitting this mission out. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

Together with Coby, Overhaul helped an Autobot excavator who had gotten himself stuck while climbing up a hill. In thanks, the excavator suggested he could help in the search for the Omega Lock. A network of volunteers was organized, and [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] soon happened upon the Atlantis pattern inscribed upon a stone in a nearby desert. On her way to tell Optimus's team about her find, this civilian was attacked by Thundercracker. Overhaul was dispatched to help save her from the Decepticon. The inscription in question detailed the location of the next Cyber Planet Key: The [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric world. Unfortunately, due to further interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded there by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off and explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned that Megatron had already forged an alliance with the planet's leader, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], in his plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

[[File:Cyb ep10 overhaul on jungle planet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sure not in [[Kansas]] anymore]]
Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} The bout did not end in Overhaul's favor, and Snarl had to step in to prevent the Autobot from being roasted alive by Scourge's fire-breath attacks, blowing his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand extreme heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to Scourge's temple for a rematch. Scourge at first refused to waste his time against a "weakling," but after Overhaul made short work of both [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]], was left with no other choice. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged off the attack until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious traitor, but Overhaul jumped in to shield his ally with his own body. Managing to tap into the power of the local Cyber Planet Key, Overhaul was reborn as "Leobreaker." In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep15 birth of leobreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, I'm workin' on my ROAR!]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant monster. After Leobreaker and his allies explained how Overhaul had undergone his transformation, Scourge turned up and pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other. Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack, but tensions escalated when Scourge revealed was going to execute Snarl for his "treachery." Leobreaker leaped in to rescue his friend, and was met by Megatron in battle. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Although he seemed defeated, Leobreaker was able to call upon the power of the Cyber Planet Key once more. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into their "Cyber Claw mode." In this form, they blasted Megatron, forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Savage}}

Leobreaker was approached by Sideways, who lured the Autobots into another confrontation with the Decepticons by claiming a friend of his was in trouble. During this staged confrontation, Leobreaker noticed Sideways spying on the action and pinned him down, demanding an explanation. Though he did not believe Sideways's claims that he was an Autobot secret agent working undercover, he was still ordered to let the trickster go, as Optimus had more pressing concerns to attend to. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 savage claw mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Guardians of the Earth - united, we ROAR!]]
Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge, only for the Autobot leader to try to end the encounter peacefully. Losing his patience, Leobreaker forcefully separated himself from Optimus to face Scourge on his own. Though he struck the first blow, he was unable to best his formidable opponent. With Leobreaker knocked to the ground, Megatron stepped in to finish him off, though Scourge denied him the opportunity; Leobreaker had fought with honor, and earned his respect. Storming off, Leobreaker returned to the volcano where he had previously trained to sulk. Snarl joined him to talk him out of his rut, and shared his history with Scourge. Reflecting on his past as Overhaul, Leobreaker realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him, and the two reconciled. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on their feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

[[File:Cyb-Beastfight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Tonight on pay-per-view!]]
Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In [[beast mode]] he latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} While the supersized [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] taunted Optimus Prime, Leobreaker attacked him from behind. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:InitialT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Be you angels?" "Nay, we are but men!"]]
Leobreaker helped build the rockets to kick Jungle Planet back into orbit. He returned again when the rocket was damaged to help repair it. When Scourge went to stop the falling rocket, Leobreaker followed to keep it up and manually adjust the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime against Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Leobreaker was present at the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]]. To win leadership of Beast Planet, Leobreaker donned a [[Transformer clothing#Capes|cape]] and fought against Scourge. After trading blows, he was defeated by Scourge, who remained in his leadership position. Afterward, he was shocked to see Scourge turn over a new leaf, saying they should fight less. He later said goodbye to Scourge to leave for space as part of Optimus Prime's team. Later he confronted the enigmatic [[Initial T]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
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===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Gas skunk blackarachnia jetstorm leobreaker starscream war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
In [[Zero Space]], as the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature tortured [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] with visions of his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|dead father]], cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Through one, Leobreaker could be seen alongside [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], [[Gas Skunk]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
At some point, Leobreaker convinced [[Vector Prime]] to try some [[Red Energon|red energon]], but it did not agree with Vector Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 25/6/2015}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
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[[File:Overhaul toy.jpg|301px|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms really suck.]]
*'''Overhaul''' (Scout Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

:Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his [[robot mode]] back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). Care must be taken when transforming him back and forth, as the door hinges are disturbingly tight and may lead to stress marks or the door snapping off altogether. In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], which doubles as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm More information on Overhaul at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Leobreaker toy.jpg|301px|thumb|upright=1.4|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

:He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

:This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Leobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Leobreaker at TFU.info]''

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* '''Leobreaker''' with Bonus Mini-Cons (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessory'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:[[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)#Leobreaker|Thunderblast]] and [[Sky Lynx (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Sky Lynx]] were added to the [[size class|Voyager-class]] toy Leobreaker as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] bonus pack for the cost of a normal Voyager. All of the toys are the same as their individual releases.

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[[File:Cybertron-toy LoC Leobreaker.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

:This mold is also used by ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Classics|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCLeobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Leobreaker at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[File:Attacktix Overhaul.jpg|thumb|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOverhaul/overhaul.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Overhaul at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
===Alternate names===
*Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]], including several proposed designs for the head sculpt that would have featured a structure reminiscent of Trailbreaker's characteristic radio-jamming broadcaster on the top of his head. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in a name change and an entirely different head sculpt.<ref name="keycont">[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/codes/index.html Cyber Key Code content] for Overhaul</ref>
*This also explains the upgraded form's name, as the original naming idea was to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get "Trailbreaker", it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form '''Overcast''', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the ''Cybertron'' characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row).<ref name="liocast">[http://www.unicron.com/news_item/274/ Unicron.com reporting on Collectors Club ''Cybertron'' name list]</ref> However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker and even joked that "Leohaul" would "sound kinda funny".<ref name="keycont"/>
*A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.
*Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to ''{{w|Jushin Liger (anime)|Jūshin Liger}}'', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline was also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

===Colors===
*Overhaul's color scheme is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport Generation 1 [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.
*Leobreaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Optimus Prime is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leobreaker and Optimus perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

===Savage Claw Mode===
[[File:Leobreakerearly.jpg|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]
*The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.
*The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm mode'.
*Leobreaker's arm mode can also attach to ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

===Other===
[[File:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|Oh, no, man. [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] has three blades, man. That's only two. That's X-23!]]
*One of the early prototypes (depicted above) also featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.
*Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.
*While Leobreaker cannot wield guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' weapons.
*Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]].

===Foreign names===
====Overhaul====
*''Japanese:'' '''Jackshot''' (ジャックショット ''Jakkushotto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Generál''', '''Generálozó''' ("Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Ultimate Battle")
*''Korean:'' '''Jackshot''' (잭샷 ''Jaegsyas'')
*''Romanian:'' '''Mecanicul''' (Overhaul)

====Leobreaker====
*''Japanese:'' '''Ligerjack''' (ライガージャック ''Raigājakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vastigris''' (1st ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-tiger"), '''Oroszlántörő''' (''The Ultimate Battle'', "Lion-breaker"), '''Vasmacska''' (2nd ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-cat")
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Liger''' (메가 라이거 ''Mega Raigeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jié Shī''' (捷狮, "Fast Lion")
*''Polish:'' '''Megalion'''
*''Russian:'' '''Megalev''' (Мегалев, "Megalion")

==References==
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[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
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Overhaul (Cybertron)

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KS7564: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambigm|Overhaul (G1)|Leobreaker (G1)}}
:''Overhaul is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Let's lionize, guys!]]
'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[the Unicron Battles]] and [[the Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]].

He is the [[Relatives|cousin]] of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Dobson]] (Overhaul, English), [[Dave Ward]] (Leobreaker, English), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japanese)|[[Claes Ljungmark]] (Swedish), [[Sami Kuronen]] (Finnish, Overhaul), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, Leobreaker), [[Achim Schülke]] (German)}}
[[File:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]
Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. En-route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map, previously stolen by Megatron. Optimus insisted that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany the elder Cybertronian on this dangerous task. Overhaul's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Rendezvousing with Optimus on Earth, Overhaul met the humans [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] as they approached the Earth once more. {{Storylink|Haven}} In a later battle, Overhaul backed up Optimus against the Decepticons. The evil robots revealed that they had tracked down the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before being forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}} When the Autobots decided to focus on tracking down the [[Omega Lock]], Overhaul preferred to rush out and search for it rather than wait for more information on its location. He and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] arrived late to chase away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] from a museum in Mexico, where the Autobots found their first lead to their quarry: the coordinates of the Speed Planet, Velocitron. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

[[File:Cyb ep3 overhaul stealthbeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's a stealth beam. Get your minds out of the gutter.]]
The Autobots next investigated an ancient druid site in their search for the Omega Lock. Overhaul stood idle while Landmine dug for the artifact, eventually hitting another dead end. The Decepticons continued to pester them during their search, though Overhaul found himself unable to fight back against the airborne villains. He asked Optimus and Vector Prime to bring the Decepticons closer to the ground so he could assist in taking them down, only for Starscream to see through the ruse. Still, the Decepticons had flown down low enough before catching on that Overhaul was able to hit them with a [[Cyber Key]]-assisted blast. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} When Lori alerted the Autobots to a beacon depicting the Omega Lock's "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" emanating from some nearby woods, Overhaul and the rest of the team rushed out to investigate. Upon approach, they found the signal to be none other than another Decepticon trap. Overhaul sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming blinding beam at him. Optimus then took over, only for the Decepticons to retreat when they learned humans were approaching the location. The Autobots followed suit to continue keeping their presence a secret from the locals. {{storylink|Speed}} During an earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team tasked with saving the residents of [[Rockville]] without exposing the Autobots' true nature. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to clear some rubble, allowing several humans to evacuate safely to City Hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Another mission to find the Omega Lock ended in failure. As soon as Overhaul returned to headquarters, more information was unearthed, pointing to the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as a possible location for Atlantis's remains. Overhaul wound up sitting this mission out. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

Together with Coby, Overhaul helped an Autobot excavator who had gotten himself stuck while climbing up a hill. In thanks, the excavator suggested he could help in the search for the Omega Lock. A network of volunteers was organized, and [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] soon happened upon the Atlantis pattern inscribed upon a stone in a nearby desert. On her way to tell Optimus's team about her find, this civilian was attacked by Thundercracker. Overhaul was dispatched to help save her from the Decepticon. The inscription in question detailed the location of the next Cyber Planet Key: The [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric world. Unfortunately, due to further interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded there by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off and explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned that Megatron had already forged an alliance with the planet's leader, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], in his plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

[[File:Cyb ep10 overhaul on jungle planet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sure not in [[Kansas]] anymore]]
Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} The bout did not end in Overhaul's favor, and Snarl had to step in to prevent the Autobot from being roasted alive by Scourge's fire-breath attacks, blowing his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand extreme heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to Scourge's temple for a rematch. Scourge at first refused to waste his time against a "weakling," but after Overhaul made short work of both [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]], was left with no other choice. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged off the attack until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious traitor, but Overhaul jumped in to shield his ally with his own body. Managing to tap into the power of the local Cyber Planet Key, Overhaul was reborn as "Leobreaker." In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep15 birth of leobreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, I'm workin' on my ROAR!]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant monster. After Leobreaker and his allies explained how Overhaul had undergone his transformation, Scourge turned up and pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other. Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack, but tensions escalated when Scourge revealed was going to execute Snarl for his "treachery." Leobreaker leaped in to rescue his friend, and was met by Megatron in battle. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Although he seemed defeated, Leobreaker was able to call upon the power of the Cyber Planet Key once more. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into their "Cyber Claw mode." In this form, they blasted Megatron, forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Savage}}

Leobreaker was approached by Sideways, who lured the Autobots into another confrontation with the Decepticons by claiming a friend of his was in trouble. During this staged confrontation, Leobreaker noticed Sideways spying on the action and pinned him down, demanding an explanation. Though he did not believe Sideways's claims that he was an Autobot secret agent working undercover, he was still ordered to let the trickster go, as Optimus had more pressing concerns to attend to. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 savage claw mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Guardians of the Earth - united, we ROAR!]]
Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge, only for the Autobot leader to try to end the encounter peacefully. Losing his patience, Leobreaker forcefully separated himself from Optimus to face Scourge on his own. Though he struck the first blow, he was unable to best his formidable opponent. With Leobreaker knocked to the ground, Megatron stepped in to finish him off, though Scourge denied him the opportunity; Leobreaker had fought with honor, and earned his respect. Storming off, Leobreaker returned to the volcano where he had previously trained to sulk. Snarl joined him to talk him out of his rut, and shared his history with Scourge. Reflecting on his past as Overhaul, Leobreaker realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him, and the two reconciled. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on their feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

[[File:Cyb-Beastfight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Tonight on pay-per-view!]]
Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In [[beast mode]] he latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} While the supersized [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] taunted Optimus Prime, Leobreaker attacked him from behind. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:InitialT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Be you angels?" "Nay, we are but men!"]]
Leobreaker helped build the rockets to kick Jungle Planet back into orbit. He returned again when the rocket was damaged to help repair it. When Scourge went to stop the falling rocket, Leobreaker followed to keep it up and manually adjust the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime against Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Leobreaker was present at the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]]. To win leadership of Beast Planet, Leobreaker donned a [[Transformer clothing#Capes|cape]] and fought against Scourge. After trading blows, he was defeated by Scourge, who remained in his leadership position. Afterward, he was shocked to see Scourge turn over a new leaf, saying they should fight less. He later said goodbye to Scourge to leave for space as part of Optimus Prime's team. Later he confronted the enigmatic [[Initial T]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
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===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Gas skunk blackarachnia jetstorm leobreaker starscream war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
In [[Zero Space]], as the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature tortured [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] with visions of his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|dead father]], cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Through one, Leobreaker could be seen alongside [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], [[Gas Skunk]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
At some point, Leobreaker convinced [[Vector Prime]] to try some [[Red Energon|red energon]], but it did not agree with Vector Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 25/6/2015}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
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[[File:Overhaul toy.jpg|301px|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms really suck.]]
*'''Overhaul''' (Scout Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

:Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his [[robot mode]] back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). Care must be taken when transforming him back and forth, as the door hinges are disturbingly tight and may lead to stress marks or the door snapping off altogether. In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], which doubles as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm More information on Overhaul at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[File:Leobreaker toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

:He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

:This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Leobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Leobreaker at TFU.info]''

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* '''Leobreaker''' with Bonus Mini-Cons (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessory'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:[[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)#Leobreaker|Thunderblast]] and [[Sky Lynx (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Sky Lynx]] were added to the [[size class|Voyager-class]] toy Leobreaker as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] bonus pack for the cost of a normal Voyager. All of the toys are the same as their individual releases.

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[[File:Cybertron-toy LoC Leobreaker.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

:This mold is also used by ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Classics|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCLeobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Leobreaker at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[File:Attacktix Overhaul.jpg|thumb|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOverhaul/overhaul.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Overhaul at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
===Alternate names===
*Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]], including several proposed designs for the head sculpt that would have featured a structure reminiscent of Trailbreaker's characteristic radio-jamming broadcaster on the top of his head. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in a name change and an entirely different head sculpt.<ref name="keycont">[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/codes/index.html Cyber Key Code content] for Overhaul</ref>
*This also explains the upgraded form's name, as the original naming idea was to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get "Trailbreaker", it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form '''Overcast''', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the ''Cybertron'' characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row).<ref name="liocast">[http://www.unicron.com/news_item/274/ Unicron.com reporting on Collectors Club ''Cybertron'' name list]</ref> However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker and even joked that "Leohaul" would "sound kinda funny".<ref name="keycont"/>
*A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.
*Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to ''{{w|Jushin Liger (anime)|Jūshin Liger}}'', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline was also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

===Colors===
*Overhaul's color scheme is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport Generation 1 [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.
*Leobreaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Optimus Prime is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leobreaker and Optimus perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

===Savage Claw Mode===
[[File:Leobreakerearly.jpg|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]
*The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.
*The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm mode'.
*Leobreaker's arm mode can also attach to ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

===Other===
[[File:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|Oh, no, man. [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] has three blades, man. That's only two. That's X-23!]]
*One of the early prototypes (depicted above) also featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.
*Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.
*While Leobreaker cannot wield guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' weapons.
*Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]].

===Foreign names===
====Overhaul====
*''Japanese:'' '''Jackshot''' (ジャックショット ''Jakkushotto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Generál''', '''Generálozó''' ("Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Ultimate Battle")
*''Korean:'' '''Jackshot''' (잭샷 ''Jaegsyas'')
*''Romanian:'' '''Mecanicul''' (Overhaul)

====Leobreaker====
*''Japanese:'' '''Ligerjack''' (ライガージャック ''Raigājakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vastigris''' (1st ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-tiger"), '''Oroszlántörő''' (''The Ultimate Battle'', "Lion-breaker"), '''Vasmacska''' (2nd ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-cat")
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Liger''' (메가 라이거 ''Mega Raigeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jié Shī''' (捷狮, "Fast Lion")
*''Polish:'' '''Megalion'''
*''Russian:'' '''Megalev''' (Мегалев, "Megalion")

==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
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[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
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[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]

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:''Overhaul is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Let's lionize, guys!]]
'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[the Unicron Battles]] and [[the Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]].

He is the [[Relatives|cousin]] of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Dobson]] (Overhaul, English), [[Dave Ward]] (Leobreaker, English), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japanese)|[[Claes Ljungmark]] (Swedish), [[Sami Kuronen]] (Finnish, Overhaul), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, Leobreaker), [[Achim Schülke]] (German)}}
[[File:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]
Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. En-route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map, previously stolen by Megatron. Optimus insisted that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany the elder Cybertronian on this dangerous task. Overhaul's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Rendezvousing with Optimus on Earth, Overhaul met the humans [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] as they approached the Earth once more. {{Storylink|Haven}} In a later battle, Overhaul backed up Optimus against the Decepticons. The evil robots revealed that they had tracked down the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before being forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}} When the Autobots decided to focus on tracking down the [[Omega Lock]], Overhaul preferred to rush out and search for it rather than wait for more information on its location. He and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] arrived late to chase away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] from a museum in Mexico, where the Autobots found their first lead to their quarry: the coordinates of the Speed Planet, Velocitron. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

[[File:Cyb ep3 overhaul stealthbeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's a stealth beam. Get your minds out of the gutter.]]
The Autobots next investigated an ancient druid site in their search for the Omega Lock. Overhaul stood idle while Landmine dug for the artifact, eventually hitting another dead end. The Decepticons continued to pester them during their search, though Overhaul found himself unable to fight back against the airborne villains. He asked Optimus and Vector Prime to bring the Decepticons closer to the ground so he could assist in taking them down, only for Starscream to see through the ruse. Still, the Decepticons had flown down low enough before catching on that Overhaul was able to hit them with a [[Cyber Key]]-assisted blast. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} When Lori alerted the Autobots to a beacon depicting the Omega Lock's "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" emanating from some nearby woods, Overhaul and the rest of the team rushed out to investigate. Upon approach, they found the signal to be none other than another Decepticon trap. Overhaul sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming blinding beam at him. Optimus then took over, only for the Decepticons to retreat when they learned humans were approaching the location. The Autobots followed suit to continue keeping their presence a secret from the locals. {{storylink|Speed}} During an earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team tasked with saving the residents of [[Rockville]] without exposing the Autobots' true nature. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to clear some rubble, allowing several humans to evacuate safely to City Hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Another mission to find the Omega Lock ended in failure. As soon as Overhaul returned to headquarters, more information was unearthed, pointing to the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as a possible location for Atlantis's remains. Overhaul wound up sitting this mission out. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

Together with Coby, Overhaul helped an Autobot excavator who had gotten himself stuck while climbing up a hill. In thanks, the excavator suggested he could help in the search for the Omega Lock. A network of volunteers was organized, and [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] soon happened upon the Atlantis pattern inscribed upon a stone in a nearby desert. On her way to tell Optimus's team about her find, this civilian was attacked by Thundercracker. Overhaul was dispatched to help save her from the Decepticon. The inscription in question detailed the location of the next Cyber Planet Key: The [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric world. Unfortunately, due to further interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded there by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off and explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned that Megatron had already forged an alliance with the planet's leader, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], in his plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

[[File:Cyb ep10 overhaul on jungle planet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sure not in [[Kansas]] anymore]]
Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} The bout did not end in Overhaul's favor, and Snarl had to step in to prevent the Autobot from being roasted alive by Scourge's fire-breath attacks, blowing his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand extreme heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to Scourge's temple for a rematch. Scourge at first refused to waste his time against a "weakling," but after Overhaul made short work of both [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]], was left with no other choice. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged off the attack until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious traitor, but Overhaul jumped in to shield his ally with his own body. Managing to tap into the power of the local Cyber Planet Key, Overhaul was reborn as "Leobreaker." In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep15 birth of leobreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, I'm workin' on my ROAR!]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant monster. After Leobreaker and his allies explained how Overhaul had undergone his transformation, Scourge turned up and pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other. Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack, but tensions escalated when Scourge revealed was going to execute Snarl for his "treachery." Leobreaker leaped in to rescue his friend, and was met by Megatron in battle. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Although he seemed defeated, Leobreaker was able to call upon the power of the Cyber Planet Key once more. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into their "Cyber Claw mode." In this form, they blasted Megatron, forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Savage}}

Leobreaker was approached by Sideways, who lured the Autobots into another confrontation with the Decepticons by claiming a friend of his was in trouble. During this staged confrontation, Leobreaker noticed Sideways spying on the action and pinned him down, demanding an explanation. Though he did not believe Sideways's claims that he was an Autobot secret agent working undercover, he was still ordered to let the trickster go, as Optimus had more pressing concerns to attend to. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 savage claw mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Guardians of the Earth - united, we ROAR!]]
Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge, only for the Autobot leader to try to end the encounter peacefully. Losing his patience, Leobreaker forcefully separated himself from Optimus to face Scourge on his own. Though he struck the first blow, he was unable to best his formidable opponent. With Leobreaker knocked to the ground, Megatron stepped in to finish him off, though Scourge denied him the opportunity; Leobreaker had fought with honor, and earned his respect. Storming off, Leobreaker returned to the volcano where he had previously trained to sulk. Snarl joined him to talk him out of his rut, and shared his history with Scourge. Reflecting on his past as Overhaul, Leobreaker realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him, and the two reconciled. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on their feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

[[File:Cyb-Beastfight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Tonight on pay-per-view!]]
Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In [[beast mode]] he latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} While the supersized [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] taunted Optimus Prime, Leobreaker attacked him from behind. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:InitialT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Be you angels?" "Nay, we are but men!"]]
Leobreaker helped build the rockets to kick Jungle Planet back into orbit. He returned again when the rocket was damaged to help repair it. When Scourge went to stop the falling rocket, Leobreaker followed to keep it up and manually adjust the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime against Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Leobreaker was present at the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]]. To win leadership of Beast Planet, Leobreaker donned a [[Transformer clothing#Capes|cape]] and fought against Scourge. After trading blows, he was defeated by Scourge, who remained in his leadership position. Afterward, he was shocked to see Scourge turn over a new leaf, saying they should fight less. He later said goodbye to Scourge to leave for space as part of Optimus Prime's team. Later he confronted the enigmatic [[Initial T]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Gas skunk blackarachnia jetstorm leobreaker starscream war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
In [[Zero Space]], as the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature tortured [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] with visions of his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|dead father]], cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Through one, Leobreaker could be seen alongside [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], [[Gas Skunk]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
At some point, Leobreaker convinced [[Vector Prime]] to try some [[Red Energon|red energon]], but it did not agree with Vector Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 25/6/2015}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
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[[File:Overhaul toy.jpg|300px|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms really suck.]]
*'''Overhaul''' (Scout Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

:Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his [[robot mode]] back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). Care must be taken when transforming him back and forth, as the door hinges are disturbingly tight and may lead to stress marks or the door snapping off altogether. In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], which doubles as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm More information on Overhaul at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Leobreaker toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

:He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

:This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Leobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Leobreaker at TFU.info]''

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* '''Leobreaker''' with Bonus Mini-Cons (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessory'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:[[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)#Leobreaker|Thunderblast]] and [[Sky Lynx (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Sky Lynx]] were added to the [[size class|Voyager-class]] toy Leobreaker as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] bonus pack for the cost of a normal Voyager. All of the toys are the same as their individual releases.

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[[File:Cybertron-toy LoC Leobreaker.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

:This mold is also used by ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Classics|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCLeobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Leobreaker at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[File:Attacktix Overhaul.jpg|thumb|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]
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|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
{{-}}

:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOverhaul/overhaul.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Overhaul at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
===Alternate names===
*Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]], including several proposed designs for the head sculpt that would have featured a structure reminiscent of Trailbreaker's characteristic radio-jamming broadcaster on the top of his head. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in a name change and an entirely different head sculpt.<ref name="keycont">[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/codes/index.html Cyber Key Code content] for Overhaul</ref>
*This also explains the upgraded form's name, as the original naming idea was to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get "Trailbreaker", it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form '''Overcast''', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the ''Cybertron'' characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row).<ref name="liocast">[http://www.unicron.com/news_item/274/ Unicron.com reporting on Collectors Club ''Cybertron'' name list]</ref> However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker and even joked that "Leohaul" would "sound kinda funny".<ref name="keycont"/>
*A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.
*Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to ''{{w|Jushin Liger (anime)|Jūshin Liger}}'', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline was also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

===Colors===
*Overhaul's color scheme is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport Generation 1 [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.
*Leobreaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Optimus Prime is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leobreaker and Optimus perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

===Savage Claw Mode===
[[File:Leobreakerearly.jpg|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]
*The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.
*The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm mode'.
*Leobreaker's arm mode can also attach to ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

===Other===
[[File:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|Oh, no, man. [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] has three blades, man. That's only two. That's X-23!]]
*One of the early prototypes (depicted above) also featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.
*Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.
*While Leobreaker cannot wield guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' weapons.
*Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]].

===Foreign names===
====Overhaul====
*''Japanese:'' '''Jackshot''' (ジャックショット ''Jakkushotto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Generál''', '''Generálozó''' ("Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Ultimate Battle")
*''Korean:'' '''Jackshot''' (잭샷 ''Jaegsyas'')
*''Romanian:'' '''Mecanicul''' (Overhaul)

====Leobreaker====
*''Japanese:'' '''Ligerjack''' (ライガージャック ''Raigājakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vastigris''' (1st ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-tiger"), '''Oroszlántörő''' (''The Ultimate Battle'', "Lion-breaker"), '''Vasmacska''' (2nd ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-cat")
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Liger''' (메가 라이거 ''Mega Raigeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jié Shī''' (捷狮, "Fast Lion")
*''Polish:'' '''Megalion'''
*''Russian:'' '''Megalev''' (Мегалев, "Megalion")

==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]

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Overhaul (Cybertron)

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:''Overhaul is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Let's lionize, guys!]]
'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[the Unicron Battles]] and [[the Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]].

He is the [[Relatives|cousin]] of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Paul Dobson]] (Overhaul, English), [[Dave Ward]] (Leobreaker, English), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japanese)|[[Claes Ljungmark]] (Swedish), [[Sami Kuronen]] (Finnish, Overhaul), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, Leobreaker), [[Achim Schülke]] (German)}}
[[File:CybOverhaul.jpg|250px|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]
Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. En-route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map, previously stolen by Megatron. Optimus insisted that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany the elder Cybertronian on this dangerous task. Overhaul's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful, and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Rendezvousing with Optimus on Earth, Overhaul met the humans [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] as they approached the Earth once more. {{Storylink|Haven}} In a later battle, Overhaul backed up Optimus against the Decepticons. The evil robots revealed that they had tracked down the first of the Cyber Planet Keys before being forced away. {{storylink|Hidden}} When the Autobots decided to focus on tracking down the [[Omega Lock]], Overhaul preferred to rush out and search for it rather than wait for more information on its location. He and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] arrived late to chase away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] from a museum in Mexico, where the Autobots found their first lead to their quarry: the coordinates of the Speed Planet, Velocitron. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

[[File:Cyb ep3 overhaul stealthbeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It's a stealth beam. Get your minds out of the gutter.]]
The Autobots next investigated an ancient druid site in their search for the Omega Lock. Overhaul stood idle while Landmine dug for the artifact, eventually hitting another dead end. The Decepticons continued to pester them during their search, though Overhaul found himself unable to fight back against the airborne villains. He asked Optimus and Vector Prime to bring the Decepticons closer to the ground so he could assist in taking them down, only for Starscream to see through the ruse. Still, the Decepticons had flown down low enough before catching on that Overhaul was able to hit them with a [[Cyber Key]]-assisted blast. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} When Lori alerted the Autobots to a beacon depicting the Omega Lock's "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" emanating from some nearby woods, Overhaul and the rest of the team rushed out to investigate. Upon approach, they found the signal to be none other than another Decepticon trap. Overhaul sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming blinding beam at him. Optimus then took over, only for the Decepticons to retreat when they learned humans were approaching the location. The Autobots followed suit to continue keeping their presence a secret from the locals. {{storylink|Speed}} During an earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team tasked with saving the residents of [[Rockville]] without exposing the Autobots' true nature. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to clear some rubble, allowing several humans to evacuate safely to City Hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Another mission to find the Omega Lock ended in failure. As soon as Overhaul returned to headquarters, more information was unearthed, pointing to the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as a possible location for Atlantis's remains. Overhaul wound up sitting this mission out. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

Together with Coby, Overhaul helped an Autobot excavator who had gotten himself stuck while climbing up a hill. In thanks, the excavator suggested he could help in the search for the Omega Lock. A network of volunteers was organized, and [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] soon happened upon the Atlantis pattern inscribed upon a stone in a nearby desert. On her way to tell Optimus's team about her find, this civilian was attacked by Thundercracker. Overhaul was dispatched to help save her from the Decepticon. The inscription in question detailed the location of the next Cyber Planet Key: The [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric world. Unfortunately, due to further interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded there by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off and explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned that Megatron had already forged an alliance with the planet's leader, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], in his plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

[[File:Cyb ep10 overhaul on jungle planet.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I'm sure not in [[Kansas]] anymore]]
Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} The bout did not end in Overhaul's favor, and Snarl had to step in to prevent the Autobot from being roasted alive by Scourge's fire-breath attacks, blowing his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul tempered himself to withstand extreme heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to Scourge's temple for a rematch. Scourge at first refused to waste his time against a "weakling," but after Overhaul made short work of both [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]], was left with no other choice. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged off the attack until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious traitor, but Overhaul jumped in to shield his ally with his own body. Managing to tap into the power of the local Cyber Planet Key, Overhaul was reborn as "Leobreaker." In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

[[File:Cyb ep15 birth of leobreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I'm brushin' up on lookin' down, I'm workin' on my ROAR!]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant monster. After Leobreaker and his allies explained how Overhaul had undergone his transformation, Scourge turned up and pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other. Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack, but tensions escalated when Scourge revealed was going to execute Snarl for his "treachery." Leobreaker leaped in to rescue his friend, and was met by Megatron in battle. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Although he seemed defeated, Leobreaker was able to call upon the power of the Cyber Planet Key once more. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into their "Cyber Claw mode." In this form, they blasted Megatron, forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Savage}}

Leobreaker was approached by Sideways, who lured the Autobots into another confrontation with the Decepticons by claiming a friend of his was in trouble. During this staged confrontation, Leobreaker noticed Sideways spying on the action and pinned him down, demanding an explanation. Though he did not believe Sideways's claims that he was an Autobot secret agent working undercover, he was still ordered to let the trickster go, as Optimus had more pressing concerns to attend to. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

[[File:Cyb ep16 savage claw mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Guardians of the Earth - united, we ROAR!]]
Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge, only for the Autobot leader to try to end the encounter peacefully. Losing his patience, Leobreaker forcefully separated himself from Optimus to face Scourge on his own. Though he struck the first blow, he was unable to best his formidable opponent. With Leobreaker knocked to the ground, Megatron stepped in to finish him off, though Scourge denied him the opportunity; Leobreaker had fought with honor, and earned his respect. Storming off, Leobreaker returned to the volcano where he had previously trained to sulk. Snarl joined him to talk him out of his rut, and shared his history with Scourge. Reflecting on his past as Overhaul, Leobreaker realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him, and the two reconciled. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on their feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

[[File:Cyb-Beastfight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Tonight on pay-per-view!]]
Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In [[beast mode]] he latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} While the supersized [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] taunted Optimus Prime, Leobreaker attacked him from behind. {{storylink|End}}

[[File:InitialT.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Be you angels?" "Nay, we are but men!"]]
Leobreaker helped build the rockets to kick Jungle Planet back into orbit. He returned again when the rocket was damaged to help repair it. When Scourge went to stop the falling rocket, Leobreaker followed to keep it up and manually adjust the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime against Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Leobreaker was present at the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]]. To win leadership of Beast Planet, Leobreaker donned a [[Transformer clothing#Capes|cape]] and fought against Scourge. After trading blows, he was defeated by Scourge, who remained in his leadership position. Afterward, he was shocked to see Scourge turn over a new leaf, saying they should fight less. He later said goodbye to Scourge to leave for space as part of Optimus Prime's team. Later he confronted the enigmatic [[Initial T]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Family}} {{storylink|Titans}}}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|The Temple of Hell! Overhaul}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.7}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}
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===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Gas skunk blackarachnia jetstorm leobreaker starscream war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
In [[Zero Space]], as the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature tortured [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] with visions of his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|dead father]], cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Through one, Leobreaker could be seen alongside [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], [[Gas Skunk]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
At some point, Leobreaker convinced [[Vector Prime]] to try some [[Red Energon|red energon]], but it did not agree with Vector Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 25/6/2015}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
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[[File:Overhaul toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms really suck.]]
*'''Overhaul''' (Scout Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

:Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his [[robot mode]] back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). Care must be taken when transforming him back and forth, as the door hinges are disturbingly tight and may lead to stress marks or the door snapping off altogether. In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], which doubles as ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm More information on Overhaul at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Leobreaker toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

:He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

:This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)#Timelines|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Leobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Leobreaker at TFU.info]''

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* '''Leobreaker''' with Bonus Mini-Cons (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessory'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

:[[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)#Leobreaker|Thunderblast]] and [[Sky Lynx (Cybertron)#Leobreaker|Sky Lynx]] were added to the [[size class|Voyager-class]] toy Leobreaker as a [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] bonus pack for the cost of a normal Voyager. All of the toys are the same as their individual releases.

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[[File:Cybertron-toy LoC Leobreaker.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

:This mold is also used by ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Classics|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)#Universe (2008)|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCLeobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Leobreaker at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[File:Attacktix Overhaul.jpg|thumb|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOverhaul/overhaul.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Overhaul at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
===Alternate names===
*Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]], including several proposed designs for the head sculpt that would have featured a structure reminiscent of Trailbreaker's characteristic radio-jamming broadcaster on the top of his head. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in a name change and an entirely different head sculpt.<ref name="keycont">[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/codes/index.html Cyber Key Code content] for Overhaul</ref>
*This also explains the upgraded form's name, as the original naming idea was to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get "Trailbreaker", it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form '''Overcast''', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the ''Cybertron'' characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row).<ref name="liocast">[http://www.unicron.com/news_item/274/ Unicron.com reporting on Collectors Club ''Cybertron'' name list]</ref> However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker and even joked that "Leohaul" would "sound kinda funny".<ref name="keycont"/>
*A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.
*Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to ''{{w|Jushin Liger (anime)|Jūshin Liger}}'', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline was also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

===Colors===
*Overhaul's color scheme is based on [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport Generation 1 [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.
*Leobreaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Optimus Prime is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leobreaker and Optimus perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

===Savage Claw Mode===
[[File:Leobreakerearly.jpg|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]
*The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.
*The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm mode'.
*Leobreaker's arm mode can also attach to ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

===Other===
[[File:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|Oh, no, man. [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] has three blades, man. That's only two. That's X-23!]]
*One of the early prototypes (depicted above) also featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.
*Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.
*While Leobreaker cannot wield guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' weapons.
*Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]].

===Foreign names===
====Overhaul====
*''Japanese:'' '''Jackshot''' (ジャックショット ''Jakkushotto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Generál''', '''Generálozó''' ("Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Ultimate Battle")
*''Korean:'' '''Jackshot''' (잭샷 ''Jaegsyas'')
*''Romanian:'' '''Mecanicul''' (Overhaul)

====Leobreaker====
*''Japanese:'' '''Ligerjack''' (ライガージャック ''Raigājakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vastigris''' (1st ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-tiger"), '''Oroszlántörő''' (''The Ultimate Battle'', "Lion-breaker"), '''Vasmacska''' (2nd ''Cybertron'' dub, "Iron-cat")
*''Korean:'' '''Mega Liger''' (메가 라이거 ''Mega Raigeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jié Shī''' (捷狮, "Fast Lion")
*''Polish:'' '''Megalion'''
*''Russian:'' '''Megalev''' (Мегалев, "Megalion")

==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]

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A promotional image of [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Cybertron]] Overhaul, by [[GONZO]].

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Thunderblast (Decepticon)

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:''Thunderblast is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Thunderblast-Galvatron-DVD-cover.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Does anyone find it creepy how she just blends into Galvatron?]]

'''Thunderblast''' is obsessed with power. She craves it, but rather than directly attaining it herself, she instead seeks to gain power by latching onto a male Decepticon who has it. She forms an instant infatuation with the strongest Decepticon she can find... but as soon as the power structure shifts, so does the focus of her affections. She is usually seen clinging all lovey-dovey to [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], ignoring the fact that he has no interest in her whatsoever beyond her ability to follow orders and destroy Autobots (and be used as a disposable pawn if necessary).

Though she's fickle and flighty (and greedy and selfish and opportunistic and vain and overconfident and...) she's not ''stupid''. She knows how to use her wiles to get what she wants and is always looking for suckers to manipulate to her advantage. She knows [[Autobot]]s are generally reluctant to shoot at a female (especially one as pretty as she ''thinks'' she is) and uses that to her advantage as long as she can... at least, long enough to give them a face full of missiles. She's an effective warrior as most are on land but when it comes to aquatic combat, few can match her skill.

She seems to have something resembling an actual friendship with her fellow "demon" [[Lugnutz]], despite his mellow, unambitious nature. And while she's generally disappointed if guys aren't fawning over her, she's found that she wants nothing to do with the geeky [[Shortround_(Cybertron)|Shortround]], who is always head over wheels in love with her. On the other end of the spectrum, she has quickly gained the undying hatred of the [[human]] girl [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]].

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==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Maryke Hendrikse]] (English), [[Natsuko Kuwatani]] (Japanese)|[[Silvia Sarmentera]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Pauliina Virta]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Thunderboobies.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Jeez. Let the animators go home to their wives once in a while, for God's sake.]]

Thunderblast arrived on [[Earth]] in the colony ship ''[[Atlantis]]'' millions of years ago. While the Autobots watched over and guided [[human]] evolution, the Decepticons terrorized the humans, inspiring the myths and legends of old; Thunderblast was the inspiration for the myth of [[Lorelei]] and the [[Siren (creature)|Siren]]s. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Thunderblast's Cyber Key Code text}} These "monsters" were rounded up by the "monster hunter" [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]], who locked up the criminals inside a prison located in the center of the Earth (called the {{w|Hollow Earth|"Earth's Navel"}}) where they stayed until they were released by [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the present day. {{storylink|Assault}}

In the seas of the South Pacific, Thunderblast is out looking for some fun, and scans a human speedboat for an alternate mode. As she is enjoying the sun and surf, Jetfire appears in the sky overhead. They fight briefly, before Thunderblast suddenly vanishes into thin air. Jetfire transmits the info to the Autobot base, where Scattorshot deduces that Thunderblast has disappeared into a Camouflage Shield that is hiding something in the middle of the ocean. Back at Starscream Volcano island base is using as a staging base, to which Thunderblast arrived just in time to witness Starscream adding the Earth's Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

Thunderblast and Lugnutz defended Starscream's volcano-island base from the Autobots and Decepticons... up to a point. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} While Lugnutz decided simply to wander away from the "heavy scene", Thunderblast found herself less than impressed with Starscream and took to following Megatron (whose power was just soooooo dreamy), joining his forces as they journeyed to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], which transformed into [[Primus]]'s gargantuan [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|United}}

[[File:Thunder-OhHi.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Baby, why you make me gotta hit you?]]

There, while admiring her looks in a mirrored satellite, she was interrupted by a super-sized Starscream who gave her the choice to steal the [[Omega Lock]] or get blasted to smithereens. She took the former option but managed to weasel her way out of it by lying to Starscream, luring him planetside, and then telling Megatron that she was ordered to attack him. Starscream arrived and the two bickered until they were interrupted by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. All parties involved rocketed off to fight, leaving her free to wander off unperturbed. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} Shortly afterwards, she tracked [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and Wing Saber, leading Megatron to the missing [[Atlantis]] starship. {{storylink|Titans}}

[[File:ThunderblastVsLori.jpg||upright=1.1|thumb|left|Oh no you DI'INT!]]

When Megatron returned from the [[fire dimension]], Thunderblast and the others continued to follow him all the way to [[Gigantion]]. There, when she teamed up with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] in a hunt for the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]], they ran across an Autobot party consisting of [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], Wing Saber and the [[human]] [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. Thunderblast and Lori very quickly got on each other's nerves, both browbeating Scourge. When Thunderblast took off, Lori scared Wing Saber into following, leaving Scourge and Override to duke it out.

Wing Saber chased Thunderblast through the lower levels, but it was a trap since the Decepticon was leading them to a harbor area and water combat was Thunderblast's element. Wing Saber took a fair pummeling, but Lori noticed a cluster of cranes and she set them up so Wing Saber could lure the overconfident "floozy" (in Lori's words). Thunderblast was crushed under half a dozen massive claws and Wing Saber took the chance to blast her while she was down, the explosion sending her flying away uncontrollably. {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}}

[[File:Thunderblast-Giant.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Thunderblast is on the move, Thunderblast is loose!]]

When Megatron (now Galvatron) and Starscream dueled over the [[Omega Lock]] and the four Cyber Planet Keys, Thunderblast briefly wondered if she was infatuated with the wrong 'bot. But when Galvatron emerged victorious, she happily followed him back to Cybertron. There, she and the few remaining Decepticons still loyal to Galvatron ([[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]) were given a boost of Omega Lock power, super-sizing them so they could take on the massed armies that had gathered from all of the colony worlds to oppose them. After being assaulted (and insulted) by [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]], Thunderblast found herself going up against her old friend [[Lugnutz]]. Though she seemed shocked he'd side with the "good guys", she got over it pretty quickly and had no compunctions about trying to blow him away.

Ultimately, Galvatron's plot failed. Thunderblast realized that Galvatron was going to let her die in the cataclysm that his plan would have caused and she ran off along with the other now de-powered Decepticons. {{storylink|End}} When the rocket boosters built on the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] to push the world back to its normal place in the cosmos began to fail from an attack by Galvatron, the four Decepticons arrived cackling...and helped with the efforts to keep the thrusters upright and functional, deciding to try being on the winning team for once. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

[[File:Cyb ep51 new decepticons crash.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Men never ask for directions.]]

Afterwards, Thunderblast, Ransack and Crumplezone went to each world, trying to find a place to fit in and failing. Thunderblast in particular threw herself at about every strong male bot around but it seemed no one was even remotely interested. When the Autobots were ready to begin their [[space bridge]] initiative, the trio built a rickety rocket, shanghaied the reluctant Thundercracker (who was really enjoying being an Autobot) and took off for parts unknown as the [[New Decepticon Army]].

They made it as far as [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] before the rocket crashed. {{storylink|Beginning}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} {{storylink|Balance}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}}}

===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
Thunderblast interviewed Mini-Cons [[Beta Maxx (Armada)|Beta Maxx]] and [[Caliburn (Armada)|Caliburn]] for readers of ''[[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]'', a trans-dimensional magazine for [[Female Transformer|Decepti-femmes]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:Thunderblast_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|upright=0.5|thumb|Unfortunately, her entire body's a single piece.]]
Thunderblast was among [[Bludgeon (Kre-O)|Bludgeon]]'s troops when they discovered the [[Red Bucket]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
[[File:LegendsBusinessTrip11-villainladies.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left]]
In one of [[Tigatron]]'s dreams, Thunderblast was among the evil female Transformers who sought to kidnap him and fought the heroic female Transformers who sought to protect him. During the battle, she jumped over [[Firestar (G1)|Firestar]] to unleash a barrage at Tigatron and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] with her launcher... and then Tigatron woke up. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}}
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===Ask Vector Prime===
The [[Mini-Con]] [[Thunderblast (Mini-Con)|Thunderblast]] named himself after the Decepticon of the same name, under the belief that others would fear him based on the name's reputation. Surprisingly, it worked several times. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/15}}

===Spacewarp's Log===
Thunderblast, Ransack, and Crumplezone were found by [[Spacewarp]] acting as goons for hire on [[Spensifax System|Spensifax D]] (or A) when the pirate was trying to steal a [[Reciprocating Inverted Subspace Knife]]. Thunderblast was happy to team up with the newcomer against her boss, but was less than pleased when Ransack turned her in. The two then spent some time flying around the Spensifax system, trying to escape, until Spacewarp got away with the RISK and Thunderblast patched things up with Ransack and Crumplezone. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/28}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb-toy ThunderblastDecep.jpg|301px|right|upright=1.67|thumb|"Oh, I think I broke a nail carrying this gun!" *pout*]]
*'''Thunderblast''' (Deluxe class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-11'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, 2 torpedoes, Earth Cyber Key
**''Cyber Key Code'': '''dh62'''


: Thunderblast transforms into a speedboat of undetermined model via [[Shellformer|shellforming]]. She has a small, rotating (non-firing) machine gun and a large missile rack on a rotating and elevating base in this mode. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the back of the missile rack opens it up to reveal a spring-loaded missile launcher which uses the torpedoes mounted under her hydrofoils as ammunition. The rack becomes a hand-held weapon for her robot mode. She comes with a silver-bordered Earth-style Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] '''dh62''' stamped on its back.

: There are several small but significant differences between the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] and [[Hasbro]] versions of the toy. The biggest is that the Takara release has a molding defect that gives her lopsided eyes, a defect that the Hasbro release fixes. There are several small [[paint operation]] changes between the two; the Hasbro version loses the silver on the boat mode torpedo racks, makes her silver upper chest armor a single application (the Takara version splits this in half, leaving her collar unpainted), and adds brighter lavender to the circular details on her chest and boat-mode.

: This mold was also used for [[BotCon 2009]] [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] and was the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' version of [[Scylla#Beast Wars: Uprising|Scylla]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Thunderblast/thunderblast.htm More information on Thunderblast at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy 3pk-SideBrimThunder.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.5|You had ONE JOB, Value Pack. ONE JOB.]]
*'''Sideways, Brimstone, Thunderblast''' ("Value Pack", 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, 2 torpedoes, Earth Cyber Key
**''Cyber Key Code'': '''dh62'''

: Thunderblast was also available in a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] "Value Pack" alongside [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]] in late 2005; all three normally-carded toys were put in a large cardboard "sleeve" that let the bubbles stick out. This set retailed for $29.99... and since Deluxes were $9.99... not much of a "value" there.

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[[File:Chromia Minerva toy.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|Hello, nurse-boat!]]
*'''Chromia White Version''' (DVD pack-in, 2005-[[February 22|02-22]])
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, 2 missiles, Earth Force Chip

: Packaged with limited editions of the ninth disc in the ''Galaxy Force'' DVD series, the white and red [[redeco]] Chromia White Version (クロミアホワイトバージョン) was an odd [[homage]] to the ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Minerva (Masterforce human)|Minerva]]. This release uses the Hasbro version of the mold, with the corrected face sculpt.

: And due to the fact that this was a limited edition figure, later releases of the DVD did not include the toy.

: This deco of Chromia/Thunderblast was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as the Autobot [[Chromia (Cybertron)|Chromia]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/ChromiaWhiteVersion/chromia.htm More information on Chromia at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
[[File:ThunderblastBoobsAndNipples01.jpg|right|upright=1.45|thumb|We were gonna circle the part in question, but we figured you guys were already staring at them.]]

*Thunderblast's CG model has a pair of... well, bluntly, ''breasts'' under her chest armor, complete with protrusions that are pretty clearly meant to be nipples. While she isn't the first Transformer to have [[Blackarachnia (BW)|separate "breasts"]], the nipples are without question something no-one has had before or since. These are only visible in certain shots when the armor lifts up and the camera is looking up from below, most prominently in the episode "[[Memory (Cybertron)|Memory]]". The animators at [[GONZO]] obviously weren't taking enough cold showers.
*Kreon Thunderblast is made from existing [[Kre-O]] parts, like nearly all non-toy robot Kreons in the Kre-O comics. She uses the [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] helmet, 3X1 wing pieces (to simulate her original counterpart's [[kibble]]), a backpack piece, and a bazooka-gun.
*Her helmet seems to be a modified version of [[Elita One (G1)|G1 Elita-One]]'s.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Chromia''' (クロミア ''Kuromia'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Mennykő''' ("Thunderbolt")
*''Korean:'' '''Chromia''' (크로미아 ''Keulomia'')
*''Russian:'' '''Molniya''' (Молния, "Lightning")

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The [[Hasbro]] ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' version of "[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]". 
Photos by [[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]].

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Ransack (Cybertron)

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:''Ransack is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Cyb-Ransack-card.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Wow, what a great audience!"]]
'''Ransack''' is the brains of the Decepticon front on [[Velocitron|the Speed Planet]]... but that's not saying very much at all, since [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] is dumb as a bag of hammers and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] is so fixated on grinding [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] into the dirt he doesn't care about anything else. In fact, Ransack is pretty dumb in his own way, but his gift for motor-mouthed, sneaky weaseling borders on genius.

He's a coward, a sneak, a luckless loser, and small-time chiseler who's had his optics opened to a far greater form of evil and power previously unimagined, yet completely lacks the intelligence to attain it. Sometimes it seems [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] only tolerates him because his antics keep the Autobots distracted. If he has a good point to him, it's that he and Crumplezone seem to actually be friends, even though Ransack clearly takes advantage of his huge partner's bulk to lend muscle to his schemes, or as cover when said schemes almost invariably end up in the gutter.

The only time Ransack acts alone is... in his act. Yes, Ransack has tried stand-up comedy. He dreams of one day becoming a star, but his attempts have been met with little success. Not even his grab for the Velocitronian entertainment industry has caught the eye of Override, his secret crush. Of course, she finds him to be little more than an obnoxious troublemaking moron and is totally oblivious to his "affections".

{{quote|Hey Ransack, it's fun to creep up and attack suckers like them when they're not looking.|'''Crumplezone'''|"[[Balance]]"}}

{{quote|Ha ha ha, that's why I don't mind being called a creep.|'''Ransack''' is unusually honest for a Decepticon|"[[Balance]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Louis Chirillo]] (English), [[Sam Vincent]] (English, "[[Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown]]"), [[Hiroaki Hirata]] (Japanese)|[[Jhonny Torres]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Marko Ahde]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish)}}
[[File:Cyb ep14 little red wagon.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"Aw, man! All my friends are watchin'!"]]
At some point in time, Ransack had entered a relationship with a "cute little scooter," only for him to dump her later on. When Megatron approached him and Crumplezone, they assumed he was related to her, and had come to retaliate for Ransack's callous behavior. After being corrected for their assumption, Megatron quickly cowed the duo into servitude, demanding they act as his guides on the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Under Megatron's command, they sought out clues to the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]], first terrorizing [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] in order to beat the info out of them. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} When that failed (due to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] interfering) Ransack and Crumplezone ran back to Megatron. They two goons cheered their boss on as he raced both Override and Hot Shot for information on the [[Planet Cup]], correctly suspected by the Decepticon leader to be the artifact he desired. But as he drove, Megatron found himself unable to handle the hairpin turns on the racetrack. He began to fall behind, so his stooges decided to shift the odds in his favor by blasting Hot Shot. Megatron didn't win nonetheless, and Override chased off Ransack and Crumplezone for interfering with her race. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

Megatron introduced Ransack and Crumplezone to Starscream, who "borrowed" the pair to test their capabilities. The three of them tracked down Red Alert to a junkyard, and ambushed him there. The Autobot's reflexes proved too quick for either Ransack or Crumplezone to nail him, and when Red Alert retaliated, he sent them both flying off over the horizon. {{storylink|Speed}} Ransack and Crumplezone next met with Megatron with some news: the Planet Cup would take place soon, and if they managed to win this race, they would be simply handed Velocitron's Cyber Planet Key. All they needed to do is cheat their way to victory. Megatron approved of the duo's plan before taking off to attend to other business, though he was sure to blast them a bit first, lest they get any ideas about betraying him. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Using force and bullying tactics, Ransack and Crumplezone convinced [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] to join the Decepticons and help them in their task. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Ransack first tricked Dirt Boss into racing Hot Shot, under the pretense that Override had agreed to race one-on-one whoever would come out the winner. Crumplezone soon grew bored of watching the race, and suggested to his partner they simply skip the middle-man and blast Hot Shot themselves. Ransack offered no objections, and they absconded to a cliff next to the racetrack, raining down lasers towards the road. Hot Shot fought back, and was joined by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Vector Prime]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] just in time to avoid getting offed. Ransack and Crumplezone later spied on Optimus talking with Override, trying to convince her to give up the Cyber Planet Key and receiving the answer she gave everyone else: the only way to get the trophy was to win the World Cup. Ransack and Crumplezone contacted Megatron about this, and their boss told him not to bore him with minor details; they were to report on whoever won the race and otherwise leave him to his own work. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}}

As planned, Crumplezone and Ransack snuck around, trying to manipulate their way through the competition. During the first heat, they first attacked the Autobots directly, distracting them long enough to keep ahead of the group. Though the duo cut an entire bridge out of the track to prevent their opponents from completing the circuit, all contestants managed to arrive at the finish line, running them over in the process. {{storylink|Race}} Despite their cheating, both Ransack and Crumplezone were allowed to participate in the race's second heat. Thanks to his narrow alternate mode, Ransack managed to easily pass other racers during the track's narrow stretch, and took the lead. Taking advantage of the great distance between him and the other racers, Ransack switch some road signs, sending everyone else but Crumplezone down a detour. The others caught onto the ruse soon enough though, and overtook the Decepticons again. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} While the other competitors practiced in-between races, Ransack and Crumplezone spied on Override... by disguising themselves as trees overlooking her racetrack from the otherwise empty bleachers. Despite these "brilliant" disguises, the pair failed to yield any useful information. {{storylink|Savage}} The next segment of the race took the competitors through desert dunes. Ransack and Crumplezone came upon Dirt Boss attacking Override during this course, and for once opted to help their ally. Due to their poor aim they wound up blasting Dirt Boss, sending the monster truck into a rage. Dirt Boss's tantrum landed him into a sand trap, and both Crumplezone and Ransack decided it would be best to abandon him there. {{storylink|Sand}} Both Ransack and Crumplezone were chosen to compete in the final leg of the race, a vast, twisting track deep inside the planet. Despite outfitting themselves with some bouncy springs and nitrous injectors to circumvent the more difficult segments of the track, they blew all their power ''very'' early in the race and were left eating dust by Hot Shot and Override. They decided to attempt to just flat-out steal the Planet Cup, and naturally failed. As second attempt at stealing the trophy met with equal failure, despite the duo returning with Megatron and the rest of the Decepticons as back-up. {{storylink|Champion}}
[[File:Cyb ep22 maskless ransack.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|]]
After their failure to capture the Speed Planet's Cyber Planet Key, Ransack and Crumplezone joined Megatron's forces off-planet attempting to collect the other Cyber Planet Keys. They battled Vector Prime, Optimus, and Leobreaker when they arrived on Jungle Planet, but were quickly thrashed by the later two's "Savage Claw" mode. {{storylink|Ice}} Optimus then met with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and tried to convince Jungle Planet's leader to hand over his Cyber Planet Key through diplomacy. Ransack and Crumplezone, watching from the sidelines, talked smack about Optimus during the meeting... until the Autobot asked them to repeat themselves to his face. They slinked away in response. Reconvening at Scourge's temple, the Decepticons and their allies were joined by [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], who delivered a message: Optimus had finally accepted Scourge's and was ready to meet him in battle.{{storylink|Honor}} When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] gave Megatron a false map that was in fact a trap, Ransack was trapped out in deep space within a steel globe for a while with Megatron, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]].

[[File:Cyb ep40 biggest fans.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|We have returned from Hell! Open the door, Nostalgia Critic-san! Or else the monkey dies!]]
Once freed, Ransack joined his boss on the return to [[Earth]], fighting against both the Autobots and the Decepticons under Starscream's command. The battlefield quickly shifted to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where Ransack narrowly avoided becoming lunch for a swarm of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]... his pal Crumplezone was not so lucky, however. Crumplezone was revived by Megatron shortly after, and the grateful duo continued to follow Megatron, all the way to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet. There... they suffered humiliating defeat after humiliating defeat, pretty much. For a brief moment they had a shot at actually achieving something for Megatron by kidnapping the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], but were outsmarted by [[Coby Hansen]] and his new [[Cobybot]], then subsequently blasted through a few layers of Gigantion by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] using [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] colossal axe "Sparkdrinker", which was really overkill.

[[File:RansackVsGigantion.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.25|The very definition of "can't catch a break".]]
When Megatron-then-Galvatron finally obtained the [[Omega Lock]] and all four Cyber Planet Keys, they followed him back to Cybertron and the edge of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. There, when threatened by hundreds of Transformers from across the colony worlds, Galvatron used the powers of the Omega Lock to make his lackeys gigantic and incredibly powerful. Ransack was thrilled for about five seconds, until he realized he was still the smallest of the crew, and that even at his new size, he was no bigger than the Transformers from Gigantion, who decided to gang up on him, of course.

After Galvatron's plans to accelerate the growth of the Unicron Singularity failed, Ransack and the other now-normal-sized Decepticons left Galvatron, realizing that he had had no intention of sparing their lives from the cataclysm should he have succeeded. They re-appeared on the displaced [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], as the citizens and Autobots were trying to prevent one of the massive planetary engines that was returning the world to its rightful place from falling over. Surprising everyone, they ''helped'' right the engine, having decided to try being good guys and being on the winning side for a change.

Ransack, Crumplezone, and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] journeyed together across each of the colony worlds, trying to find a place to fit in. Ultimately failing, on Earth they cobbled together a makeshift rocket and headed for the stars, shanghaiing Thundercracker before they left, eager to become the [[New Decepticon Army]].

The rocket crashed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], to comedic effect.

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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}}}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Ransack got a new paint job in order to be a spy. However, the pressure was intense someone as twitchy as him. Ransack ran his vocal processor so much that Galvatron considered removing it entirely. {{storylink|#GTS|Ransack GTS toy bio}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:Offworldercop-CMW.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]
A version of Ransack ([[#Police|with police markings]]) was part of the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|Offworlder Zone Security Administration]] and aided his fellow police officers in arresting [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Battletrap]], and [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]]. {{Storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}
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===Spacewarp's Log===
Ransack, Thunderblast, and Crumplezone were found by [[Spacewarp]] acting as goons for hire on [[Spensifax Sytem|Spensifax D]] (or A) when the pirate was trying to steal a [[Reciprocating Inverted Subspace Knife]]. Ransack decided to turn her in, though, much to Thunderblast's chagrin. After Spacewarp got away with the RISK, Thunderblast returned and patched things up with him and Crumplezone. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/28}}

==Games==
===''Roll Out''===
During [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]] of [[Velocitron]], the hooligans Ransack, [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] tried vainly to stand in his way. {{storylink|Roll Out}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Ransackcybtoy.jpg|301px|upright=1.67|thumb|Featuring "Alien Crotch Rocket" mode.]]
*'''Ransack''' (Scout class, [[2005]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-05'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout-class toys, Ransack transforms into a Velocitron-style motorcycle. By inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the cycle mode's back end, a pair of non-firing guns flip out to form thrusters. This assembly becomes his blaster-weapon in [[robot mode]]. He comes with a Velocitron-style Cyber Key; the original [[Hasbro]] version of this lacks the silver paint border of other versions, but has the [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''sc92''' on the back. The [[stock photography|stock photo]] shows his heels as black; they're red on the production toy, probably indicating a [[paint operation]] that would have been over-budget.

: A persistent assembly error for this mold involves the rear wheel; it's installed upside-down, causing the wheel to not sit flush with the rest of the bike, which ends up leaning forward somewhat. See Notes for more details.

:This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2006]] [[exclusive]] [[Rattrap (BW)#Timelines|Rattrap]] (the one use of the mold where the above assembly error was fixed), and it was also used as the model for [[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] and pre-[[beast mode]] [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (seen in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]").

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Ransack/ransack.htm More information on Ransack at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy RansackPolice.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Still funnier than the ''Police Academy'' movies.]]
*'''Gasket Police-Type''' (Scout class, [[October 7]] 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-08'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:In Japan, a special police-deco version of Ransack (complete with "Tokyo Metropolitan Police" text on his gun) was made available as a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] on [[October 7]]th 2005, given out free with the purchase of 4000 yen (approximately $35 USD) worth of ''Transformers'' product.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Destron/Gasket/gasket.htm More information on Gasket Police-Type at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Ransackgtstoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|The "stealth" paint job is no more effective than his normal paint job, but he seems to think it works.]]
*'''Ransack GTS''' (Scout class, [[2006]])
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:Released in the eighth wave of ''Cybertron'' Scouts, Ransack was [[redeco]]ed for the "[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Primus Unleashed]]" portion of ''Cybertron'' in a "stealth" paint job in primarily black and yellow. This coloration was made available only in the [[Hasbro]] line and bears a resemblance to the canceled ''Generation 2'' [[:File:LaserCycleJazz.jpg|Laser Cycle version]] of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]]. He again comes with a silver-bordered Speed Planet Key, this time with the Key code '''s2w5''' stamped on the back.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Groove (SG)|Groove]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/RansackGTS/ransack.htm More information on Ransack GTS at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:UniverseWarriorsFromThreeWorlds.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This seems like a lot of trouble to go through just for ''Ransack''...]]
*'''Warriors From Three Worlds''' 3-pack (Multi-pack, [[2009]])
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:This pack of three Scout class figures contains Ransack GTS, [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] figures. These figures are identical to their original releases, except for a small size-class code tampograph. This three-pack has been sighted at Family Dollar and Walgreens stores in the United States, in Sainsburys stores in the United Kingdom, in Canadian Tire stores in (where else?) Canada for the 2009 holiday period and at Kmart in New Zealand and Australia in the latter half of 2010. In late 2010 it reappeared in the United States at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixRansack.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|WAR FORK]]
*'''Ransack''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF18
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recover -- 14/26 (54%)
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Prodder/Twist and Throw Fork
}}
{{-}}
:Just like his cartoon counterpart, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Ransack is good mates with his pal [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Attacktix|Crumplezone]]. Ransack's "Recover" special power allows him to stand up as long as you have a Crumplezone piece in-play.

:Ransack's weapon is a unique Prodder attack. You can use it as a standard prodder, triggering it to knock an opponent down. You can also position the prongs on an opponent and turn them to throw them. This attack is a compromise on what Hasbro had planned as a corkscrew attack.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixRansack/ransack.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Ransack at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
[[File:RANSACKvh1.jpg|thumb|Note the position of the rear wheel struts.]]
* The development line-art shown on Hasbro's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] website showed the intended assembly of Ransack's rear wheel struts. As mentioned above, on all releases of Ransack [Gasket], the rear wheel struts were swapped. This change raises his rear end up higher in cycle mode but slightly improves Ransack's [[robot mode]] by giving more clearance for arm articulation. Whether this change was intentional or an example of [[misassembly]] is not clear, but the Hasbro version of the mold did compensate for the change by [[retool]]ing his wheel struts to prevent the rear wheel from rubbing against the back end.
** Some fans have swapped the rear wheel struts themselves, as it is only a metal pin keeping them attached to the main body of the cycle. However, this does take a bit of force, plus carries the risk of damage to the strut pieces, which use a softer type of plastic.
** The [[BotCon 2006]] "[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]" [[Rattrap (BW)#Timelines|Rattrap]] redeco of the mold swapped the struts back to match the original line-art.
* Ransack's English-language vocal characterization appears to have been patterned after {{w|David Lander}}'s portrayal of Andrew "Squiggy" Squigman in ''{{w|Laverne & Shirley}}''.
* Ransack's robot mode CGI model appears in the viewscreen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Spy Shot 6]].
* Ransack appears on a ''Transformers: Cybertron'' wallpaper on Monkeybar TV... Yet he's with the Autobots.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Gasket''' (ガスケット ''Gasuketto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Fosztogató''' ("Looter")
*''Korean:'' '''Gasket''' (가스켓 ''Gaseukes'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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|disambig=Ransack (disambiguation)
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*[[Ransack (Animated)|Ransack]], the [[Decepticon]] from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Ransack (Prime)|Ransack]], the [[Velocitron]]ian from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Ransack (IDW)|Ransack]], the Velocitronian from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].}}

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Ransack (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T14:22:16Z

KS7564: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Ransack}}
:''Ransack is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Cyb-Ransack-card.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Wow, what a great audience!"]]
'''Ransack''' is the brains of the Decepticon front on [[Velocitron|the Speed Planet]]... but that's not saying very much at all, since [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] is dumb as a bag of hammers and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] is so fixated on grinding [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] into the dirt he doesn't care about anything else. In fact, Ransack is pretty dumb in his own way, but his gift for motor-mouthed, sneaky weaseling borders on genius.

He's a coward, a sneak, a luckless loser, and small-time chiseler who's had his optics opened to a far greater form of evil and power previously unimagined, yet completely lacks the intelligence to attain it. Sometimes it seems [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] only tolerates him because his antics keep the Autobots distracted. If he has a good point to him, it's that he and Crumplezone seem to actually be friends, even though Ransack clearly takes advantage of his huge partner's bulk to lend muscle to his schemes, or as cover when said schemes almost invariably end up in the gutter.

The only time Ransack acts alone is... in his act. Yes, Ransack has tried stand-up comedy. He dreams of one day becoming a star, but his attempts have been met with little success. Not even his grab for the Velocitronian entertainment industry has caught the eye of Override, his secret crush. Of course, she finds him to be little more than an obnoxious troublemaking moron and is totally oblivious to his "affections".

{{quote|Hey Ransack, it's fun to creep up and attack suckers like them when they're not looking.|'''Crumplezone'''|"[[Balance]]"}}

{{quote|Ha ha ha, that's why I don't mind being called a creep.|'''Ransack''' is unusually honest for a Decepticon|"[[Balance]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Louis Chirillo]] (English), [[Sam Vincent]] (English, "[[Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown]]"), [[Hiroaki Hirata]] (Japanese)|[[Jhonny Torres]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Marko Ahde]] (Finnish), [[Janusz Wituch]] (Polish)}}
[[File:Cyb ep14 little red wagon.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"Aw, man! All my friends are watchin'!"]]
At some point in time, Ransack had entered a relationship with a "cute little scooter," only for him to dump her later on. When Megatron approached him and Crumplezone, they assumed he was related to her, and had come to retaliate for Ransack's callous behavior. After being corrected for their assumption, Megatron quickly cowed the duo into servitude, demanding they act as his guides on the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Under Megatron's command, they sought out clues to the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]], first terrorizing [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] in order to beat the info out of them. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} When that failed (due to [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] interfering) Ransack and Crumplezone ran back to Megatron. They two goons cheered their boss on as he raced both Override and Hot Shot for information on the [[Planet Cup]], correctly suspected by the Decepticon leader to be the artifact he desired. But as he drove, Megatron found himself unable to handle the hairpin turns on the racetrack. He began to fall behind, so his stooges decided to shift the odds in his favor by blasting Hot Shot. Megatron didn't win nonetheless, and Override chased off Ransack and Crumplezone for interfering with her race. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

Megatron introduced Ransack and Crumplezone to Starscream, who "borrowed" the pair to test their capabilities. The three of them tracked down Red Alert to a junkyard, and ambushed him there. The Autobot's reflexes proved too quick for either Ransack or Crumplezone to nail him, and when Red Alert retaliated, he sent them both flying off over the horizon. {{storylink|Speed}} Ransack and Crumplezone next met with Megatron with some news: the Planet Cup would take place soon, and if they managed to win this race, they would be simply handed Velocitron's Cyber Planet Key. All they needed to do is cheat their way to victory. Megatron approved of the duo's plan before taking off to attend to other business, though he was sure to blast them a bit first, lest they get any ideas about betraying him. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Using force and bullying tactics, Ransack and Crumplezone convinced [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] to join the Decepticons and help them in their task. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Ransack first tricked Dirt Boss into racing Hot Shot, under the pretense that Override had agreed to race one-on-one whoever would come out the winner. Crumplezone soon grew bored of watching the race, and suggested to his partner they simply skip the middle-man and blast Hot Shot themselves. Ransack offered no objections, and they absconded to a cliff next to the racetrack, raining down lasers towards the road. Hot Shot fought back, and was joined by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Vector Prime]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] just in time to avoid getting offed. Ransack and Crumplezone later spied on Optimus talking with Override, trying to convince her to give up the Cyber Planet Key and receiving the answer she gave everyone else: the only way to get the trophy was to win the World Cup. Ransack and Crumplezone contacted Megatron about this, and their boss told him not to bore him with minor details; they were to report on whoever won the race and otherwise leave him to his own work. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}}

As planned, Crumplezone and Ransack snuck around, trying to manipulate their way through the competition. During the first heat, they first attacked the Autobots directly, distracting them long enough to keep ahead of the group. Though the duo cut an entire bridge out of the track to prevent their opponents from completing the circuit, all contestants managed to arrive at the finish line, running them over in the process. {{storylink|Race}} Despite their cheating, both Ransack and Crumplezone were allowed to participate in the race's second heat. Thanks to his narrow alternate mode, Ransack managed to easily pass other racers during the track's narrow stretch, and took the lead. Taking advantage of the great distance between him and the other racers, Ransack switch some road signs, sending everyone else but Crumplezone down a detour. The others caught onto the ruse soon enough though, and overtook the Decepticons again. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} While the other competitors practiced in-between races, Ransack and Crumplezone spied on Override... by disguising themselves as trees overlooking her racetrack from the otherwise empty bleachers. Despite these "brilliant" disguises, the pair failed to yield any useful information. {{storylink|Savage}} The next segment of the race took the competitors through desert dunes. Ransack and Crumplezone came upon Dirt Boss attacking Override during this course, and for once opted to help their ally. Due to their poor aim they wound up blasting Dirt Boss, sending the monster truck into a rage. Dirt Boss's tantrum landed him into a sand trap, and both Crumplezone and Ransack decided it would be best to abandon him there. {{storylink|Sand}} Both Ransack and Crumplezone were chosen to compete in the final leg of the race, a vast, twisting track deep inside the planet. Despite outfitting themselves with some bouncy springs and nitrous injectors to circumvent the more difficult segments of the track, they blew all their power ''very'' early in the race and were left eating dust by Hot Shot and Override. They decided to attempt to just flat-out steal the Planet Cup, and naturally failed. As second attempt at stealing the trophy met with equal failure, despite the duo returning with Megatron and the rest of the Decepticons as back-up. {{storylink|Champion}}
[[File:Cyb ep22 maskless ransack.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|]]
After their failure to capture the Speed Planet's Cyber Planet Key, Ransack and Crumplezone joined Megatron's forces off-planet attempting to collect the other Cyber Planet Keys. They battled Vector Prime, Optimus, and Leobreaker when they arrived on Jungle Planet, but were quickly thrashed by the later two's "Savage Claw" mode. {{storylink|Ice}} Optimus then met with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and tried to convince Jungle Planet's leader to hand over his Cyber Planet Key through diplomacy. Ransack and Crumplezone, watching from the sidelines, talked smack about Optimus during the meeting... until the Autobot asked them to repeat themselves to his face. They slinked away in response. Reconvening at Scourge's temple, the Decepticons and their allies were joined by [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], who delivered a message: Optimus had finally accepted Scourge's and was ready to meet him in battle.{{storylink|Honor}} When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] gave Megatron a false map that was in fact a trap, Ransack was trapped out in deep space within a steel globe for a while with Megatron, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]].

[[File:Cyb ep40 biggest fans.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|We have returned from Hell! Open the door, Nostalgia Critic-san! Or else the monkey dies!]]
Once freed, Ransack joined his boss on the return to [[Earth]], fighting against both the Autobots and the Decepticons under Starscream's command. The battlefield quickly shifted to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where Ransack narrowly avoided becoming lunch for a swarm of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]... his pal Crumplezone was not so lucky, however. Crumplezone was revived by Megatron shortly after, and the grateful duo continued to follow Megatron, all the way to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet. There... they suffered humiliating defeat after humiliating defeat, pretty much. For a brief moment they had a shot at actually achieving something for Megatron by kidnapping the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], but were outsmarted by [[Coby Hansen]] and his new [[Cobybot]], then subsequently blasted through a few layers of Gigantion by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] using [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] colossal axe "Sparkdrinker", which was really overkill.

[[File:RansackVsGigantion.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.25|The very definition of "can't catch a break".]]
When Megatron-then-Galvatron finally obtained the [[Omega Lock]] and all four Cyber Planet Keys, they followed him back to Cybertron and the edge of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. There, when threatened by hundreds of Transformers from across the colony worlds, Galvatron used the powers of the Omega Lock to make his lackeys gigantic and incredibly powerful. Ransack was thrilled for about five seconds, until he realized he was still the smallest of the crew, and that even at his new size, he was no bigger than the Transformers from Gigantion, who decided to gang up on him, of course.

After Galvatron's plans to accelerate the growth of the Unicron Singularity failed, Ransack and the other now-normal-sized Decepticons left Galvatron, realizing that he had had no intention of sparing their lives from the cataclysm should he have succeeded. They re-appeared on the displaced [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], as the citizens and Autobots were trying to prevent one of the massive planetary engines that was returning the world to its rightful place from falling over. Surprising everyone, they ''helped'' right the engine, having decided to try being good guys and being on the winning side for a change.

Ransack, Crumplezone, and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] journeyed together across each of the colony worlds, trying to find a place to fit in. Ultimately failing, on Earth they cobbled together a makeshift rocket and headed for the stars, shanghaiing Thundercracker before they left, eager to become the [[New Decepticon Army]].

The rocket crashed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], to comedic effect.

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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}}}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
Ransack got a new paint job in order to be a spy. However, the pressure was intense someone as twitchy as him. Ransack ran his vocal processor so much that Galvatron considered removing it entirely. {{storylink|#GTS|Ransack GTS toy bio}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:Offworldercop-CMW.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]
A version of Ransack ([[#Police|with police markings]]) was part of the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration|Offworlder Zone Security Administration]] and aided his fellow police officers in arresting [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Battletrap]], and [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]]. {{Storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}
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===Spacewarp's Log===
Ransack, Thunderblast, and Crumplezone were found by [[Spacewarp]] acting as goons for hire on [[Spensifax Sytem|Spensifax D]] (or A) when the pirate was trying to steal a [[Reciprocating Inverted Subspace Knife]]. Ransack decided to turn her in, though, much to Thunderblast's chagrin. After Spacewarp got away with the RISK, Thunderblast returned and patched things up with him and Crumplezone. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/28}}

==Games==
===''Roll Out''===
During [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]] of [[Velocitron]], the hooligans Ransack, [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] tried vainly to stand in his way. {{storylink|Roll Out}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Ransackcybtoy.jpg|300px|upright=1.67|thumb|Featuring "Alien Crotch Rocket" mode.]]
*'''Ransack''' (Scout class, [[2005]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-05'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scout-class toys, Ransack transforms into a Velocitron-style motorcycle. By inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into the cycle mode's back end, a pair of non-firing guns flip out to form thrusters. This assembly becomes his blaster-weapon in [[robot mode]]. He comes with a Velocitron-style Cyber Key; the original [[Hasbro]] version of this lacks the silver paint border of other versions, but has the [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''sc92''' on the back. The [[stock photography|stock photo]] shows his heels as black; they're red on the production toy, probably indicating a [[paint operation]] that would have been over-budget.

: A persistent assembly error for this mold involves the rear wheel; it's installed upside-down, causing the wheel to not sit flush with the rest of the bike, which ends up leaning forward somewhat. See Notes for more details.

:This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2006]] [[exclusive]] [[Rattrap (BW)#Timelines|Rattrap]] (the one use of the mold where the above assembly error was fixed), and it was also used as the model for [[Quickslinger (Cybertron)|Quickslinger]] and pre-[[beast mode]] [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (seen in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]").

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Ransack/ransack.htm More information on Ransack at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Police}}
[[File:Cyb-toy RansackPolice.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Still funnier than the ''Police Academy'' movies.]]
*'''Gasket Police-Type''' (Scout class, [[October 7]] 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-08'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:In Japan, a special police-deco version of Ransack (complete with "Tokyo Metropolitan Police" text on his gun) was made available as a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] on [[October 7]]th 2005, given out free with the purchase of 4000 yen (approximately $35 USD) worth of ''Transformers'' product.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2005/Destron/Gasket/gasket.htm More information on Gasket Police-Type at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|GTS}}
[[File:Ransackgtstoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|The "stealth" paint job is no more effective than his normal paint job, but he seems to think it works.]]
*'''Ransack GTS''' (Scout class, [[2006]])
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:Released in the eighth wave of ''Cybertron'' Scouts, Ransack was [[redeco]]ed for the "[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Primus Unleashed]]" portion of ''Cybertron'' in a "stealth" paint job in primarily black and yellow. This coloration was made available only in the [[Hasbro]] line and bears a resemblance to the canceled ''Generation 2'' [[:File:LaserCycleJazz.jpg|Laser Cycle version]] of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Jazz]]. He again comes with a silver-bordered Speed Planet Key, this time with the Key code '''s2w5''' stamped on the back.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] into ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Groove (SG)|Groove]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/RansackGTS/ransack.htm More information on Ransack GTS at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:UniverseWarriorsFromThreeWorlds.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|This seems like a lot of trouble to go through just for ''Ransack''...]]
*'''Warriors From Three Worlds''' 3-pack (Multi-pack, [[2009]])
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

:This pack of three Scout class figures contains Ransack GTS, [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] figures. These figures are identical to their original releases, except for a small size-class code tampograph. This three-pack has been sighted at Family Dollar and Walgreens stores in the United States, in Sainsburys stores in the United Kingdom, in Canadian Tire stores in (where else?) Canada for the 2009 holiday period and at Kmart in New Zealand and Australia in the latter half of 2010. In late 2010 it reappeared in the United States at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixRansack.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|WAR FORK]]
*'''Ransack''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF18
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recover -- 14/26 (54%)
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Prodder/Twist and Throw Fork
}}
{{-}}
:Just like his cartoon counterpart, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Ransack is good mates with his pal [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)#Attacktix|Crumplezone]]. Ransack's "Recover" special power allows him to stand up as long as you have a Crumplezone piece in-play.

:Ransack's weapon is a unique Prodder attack. You can use it as a standard prodder, triggering it to knock an opponent down. You can also position the prongs on an opponent and turn them to throw them. This attack is a compromise on what Hasbro had planned as a corkscrew attack.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixRansack/ransack.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Ransack at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
[[File:RANSACKvh1.jpg|thumb|Note the position of the rear wheel struts.]]
* The development line-art shown on Hasbro's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] website showed the intended assembly of Ransack's rear wheel struts. As mentioned above, on all releases of Ransack [Gasket], the rear wheel struts were swapped. This change raises his rear end up higher in cycle mode but slightly improves Ransack's [[robot mode]] by giving more clearance for arm articulation. Whether this change was intentional or an example of [[misassembly]] is not clear, but the Hasbro version of the mold did compensate for the change by [[retool]]ing his wheel struts to prevent the rear wheel from rubbing against the back end.
** Some fans have swapped the rear wheel struts themselves, as it is only a metal pin keeping them attached to the main body of the cycle. However, this does take a bit of force, plus carries the risk of damage to the strut pieces, which use a softer type of plastic.
** The [[BotCon 2006]] "[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]" [[Rattrap (BW)#Timelines|Rattrap]] redeco of the mold swapped the struts back to match the original line-art.
* Ransack's English-language vocal characterization appears to have been patterned after {{w|David Lander}}'s portrayal of Andrew "Squiggy" Squigman in ''{{w|Laverne & Shirley}}''.
* Ransack's robot mode CGI model appears in the viewscreen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Spy Shot 6]].
* Ransack appears on a ''Transformers: Cybertron'' wallpaper on Monkeybar TV... Yet he's with the Autobots.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Gasket''' (ガスケット ''Gasuketto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Fosztogató''' ("Looter")
*''Korean:'' '''Gasket''' (가스켓 ''Gaseukes'')

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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|disambig=Ransack (disambiguation)
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*[[Ransack (Animated)|Ransack]], the [[Decepticon]] from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Ransack (Prime)|Ransack]], the [[Velocitron]]ian from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Ransack (IDW)|Ransack]], the Velocitronian from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].}}

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Dirt Boss (Cybertron)

2019-06-01T14:21:29Z

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{{disambig3|Dirt Boss}}
:''Dirt Boss is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Decepticon]] and later [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:CYB dirtboss boxart.jpg|300px|thumb|Can't...break...free...from...package...art...!]]
'''Dirt Boss''' hails from Velocitron's "baja" sector, and boy, is he angry. On the racetrack he's outright psychotic, using his oversized tires to eat up ground and crush down anyone who gets in his way. He especially seems to have a major hate-on for Velocitron's current ruler, [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], though why is unknown.

Whatever it was that started this obsession, it's got him so mad he can actually be manipulated by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], of all beings. ''Yikes''.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Donovan]] (English), [[Takayasu Usui]] (Japanese)|[[Bruno Lähteenmäki]] (Finnish)}}

Dirt Boss was the first Velocitronian encountered by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], when he jumped from the plains to the road and used his [[Cyber Key]] to spread his wheels, lowering his center of gravity. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

[[File:Cyb ep13 race to win.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Aren't they meant to be driving ''towards'' the camera?]]

Some time thereafter, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] beat him up in an attempt to persuade him to join the Decepticons. Dirt Boss initially refused, wanting to beat Override without anyone's help; however, when Override herself arrived to save him, he decided to take up Ransack and Crumplezone's offer out of spite. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Unfortunately for Dirt Boss, the troublesome twosome soon tricked into accepting a race against Hot Shot, with the prize being a one-on-one race against Override, but which was actually just a ruse to blow up the Autobot. Dirt Boss didn't take this well, but was still willing to accept their help in the [[Planet Cup]]. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}}

[[File:Cyb ep13 hotshot rammed.jpg|right|thumb|230px|Dirt-powered, not [[Hero (G2)|air-powered.]]]]

In the first Planet Cup heat, he battled Override and Hot Shot for first place, leaving the rest of the racers some distance behind. Due to Ransack and Crumplezone's eagerness to please [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and general jerkiness, they caused him to crash into Hot shot, costing him several places. Still, he was able to recover by going off-road and thus avoiding several corners, allowing him to take third place. {{storylink|Race}}

In the second heat, Dirt Boss quickly fell into third place behind Hot Shot and Override. The racetrack included a "stairs section," and Dirt Boss used his jumbo tires to take a quick pace through it without having to transform to robot mode. He ended up being tricked by Ransack's sign switching trick, sending him on a long detour. However, when Hot Shot told Override about the deception, Dirt Boss overheard, and got back on track by breaking through the roadside wall.

Soon after, Crumplezone tried to collapse a tunnel near the finish line to take out the rest of the pack. Hot Shot smashed through the rubble but stopped to talk to Override, allowing Dirt Boss to power ahead and finish first. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} Between this victory and his large tires, perfect for the upcoming desert course in the next leg of the race, Dirt Boss grew confident that he could win the Planet Cup on his own. {{storylink|Savage}}

[[file:Cyb ep17 dirt boss peeved.jpg|left|thumb|230px|]]
In the third heat, Dirt Boss got off to a swift lead due to his off-road capabilities. Coming upon Hot Shot struggling to escape a sand-trap, he attempted to take him out, but was stopped by [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] and [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]. Dirt Boss then returned to racing and battled for first place with Override. Ransack and Crumplezone tried to help him for once by shooting Override, but they missed and naturally hit Dirt Boss instead. At this insult, Dirt Boss finally snapped and started shooting back, only to get trapped in a sand pit himself, sending him out of the race. Loser. {{storylink|Sand}}

At some point thereafter, for undisclosed reasons, he apparently turned over a new leaf. While still obsessed with defeating Override, he was willing to work with the Autobots for the greater good, which he demonstrated by helping Clocker and Brakedown dig up the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]''. {{storylink|Warp}} He also accompanied them through the [[space bridge]] to the final battle against [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], a journey which he tried to turn into another race, and still got beaten by Override. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} In the battle, he joined the Velocitronian offensive against a scaled-up Crumplezone. {{storylink|End}}

After the conflict had ended, he took part in the [[Speedia|Speedia 500]], but came in second, beaten by Hot Shot. Loser. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Unfinished}}}}

===''Cybertron'' toy bios===
When a space-time anomaly sent an alternate-universe incarnation of the [[Mini-Con]] [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]] to Velocitron, Dirt Boss managed to capture him and used his added power to pillage cities along Velocitron's equator. This naturally drew the attention of Override, who brought along her new Mini-Con partner [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] (who hailed form the same alternate universe as Downshift) in order to free the captive Mini-Con and stop Dirt Boss's rampage. {{storylink|#Toys|Wal-Mart exclusive two-pack toy bio}}

==Games==
===''Roll Out'' online game===
During [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]] of [[Velocitron]], the hooligans [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], and Dirt Boss tried vainly to stand in his way. {{storylink|Roll Out}}

===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[Image:BotShots Dirt Boss.jpg|thumb|right|''Glide past the people as they start to look and stare'']]
Dirt Boss participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron-toy_DirtBoss.jpg|thumb|301px|The green highlights the extra useful wheels that pop out for extra dirt traction]]
*'''Dirt Boss''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-06'''
**''Accessories'': Speed Planet Key

:Dirt Boss transforms into a Velocitronian pickup truck with oversized clear-plastic tires. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his tailgate causes his wheel assembly to push down, making him a little lower and wider in truck mode. ''Wow''. In robot mode, this swings a pair of non-firing pipe "blasters" over his shoulders.

:The [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions have slightly different [[Paint operation|paint application]]s, though the most noteworthy one is that the Hasbro version gives him a Decepticon sigil.

:He comes with a silver-bordered Velocitron-style Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''d3h7'''" stamped on its back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/DirtBoss/dirtboss.htm More information on Dirt Boss at TFU.info]''

*'''Value Pack''' (Multi-toy bundle, 2005)

:Two randomly paired, fully packaged Deluxes (Dirt Boss, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], or [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]]) set in a cardboard "sleeve" were sold at Toys 'R' Us and Wal-Mart stores for somewhat less than the cost of two normal Deluxes.

*'''Dirt Boss with Downshift''' (Tiny Tins multi-pack, 2006)

:Part of a run of Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] sets, Dirt Boss was also sold in a larger box that came with a special [[redeco]] of the [[Race Mini-Con Team]] member [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], plus a special [[Tiny Tins]] carrying tin for the Mini-Con. Dirt Boss himself was unaltered from his normal release.

*'''Dirt Boss / Landmine / Snarl''' (Multi-pack, 2006)

:Late in the ''Cybertron'' line, Dirt Boss got packaged (again without alterations) as part of a special three-Deluxe set with [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] and Snarl, sold for the price of two deluxes, available at Toys 'R' Us stores.
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===Bot Shots===
[[Image:BStoy-3packSuperBotDirtBoss.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Cliffjumper / Decepticon Brawl / Dirt Boss''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 005'''
***''Fist strength'': '''430'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''250'''
***''Sword strength'': '''940'''

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, Dirt Boss is a [[redeco]] of Series 1 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Ironhide]] in translucent purple and opaque bright-green plastic. He turns into a wee pickup truck with a spoiler and [[Autotransformation|automatically transforms]] to robot mode when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a "Super Bot", he has more lopsided stats.

:He comes in a three-pack with [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#3packFlipShot|Flip Shot Cliffjumper]] and [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS23Pack|Flip Shot Decepticon Brawl]]. This mold was also redecoed to make [[Hound (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Blitz Shot Autobot Hound]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BSDirtBoss/dirtboss.htm More information on Super Bot Dirt Boss at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixDirtBoss.jpg|180px|thumb|Uh, wait, this isn't my missile!]]
*'''Starter Set''' (Multi-pack, 2006)

{{attacktix
|ID=TF20
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Warrior
|special=Recruit -- 10/36 (38%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}
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:Dirt Boss was available only in the ''Transformers'' ''[[Attacktix]]'' Starter Set (along with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and two different [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] pieces (robot and jet modes)).

:Dirt Boss uses a back-mounted missile launcher that fires a special two-pronged projectile (not pictured), which is styled after the cannons on his larger main-line toy. The missile's two prongs mean it needs to be positioned just right before firing (you'll want it turned so that both prongs will hit the target) for a knock-down.

:His Special Power, ''Recruit'', lets you put any Decepticon piece in play from your Back-Ups.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixDirtBoss/dirtboss.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Dirt Boss at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Inch Up''' (インチアップ ''Inchi Appu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Rühes''' (1st dub, "Scabby"), '''Kosz Góré''' (2nd dub, "Dirt Boss")
*''Russian:'' '''Gryazniy Boss''' (cartoon, "Dirt Boss")

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Crumplezone (Cybertron)

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KS7564: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Crumplezone}}
:''Crumplezone is a [[Velocitron]]ian [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Crumplezone.jpg|250px|thumb|[http://www.he-man.org/cartoon/feature.php?id=44&fid=51 Trap Jaw] called; he wants his head back.]]
The largest inhabitant of Velocitron (yet speed-wise he can still smoke most off-worlders), '''Crumplezone''' is undeniably the brawn of the gruesome twosome formed with the weaselly [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]. Although he looks like a fighter jet, he actually turns into a car thing.

It's not that Ransack is really all ''that'' much smarter than Crumplezone, it's just that the big lug just tends to leave the thinking to others, going along with whatever scheme his best (and possibly only) friend Ransack has cooked up. Being bad is just ''easier'', and a lot more fun. Plus, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] is less likely to blast him then. He openly admits he's an evil moron, but that doesn't stop him getting redecoed into [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|good guys]].

He really, ''really'' hates [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]. Who can blame him?

{{quote|When he sees our real strength and feels our vengeance, he'll regret beating us over and over and over...|Crumplezone|[[Ambush]]}}

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Mark Acheson]] (English), [[Toshihiko Nakajima]] (Japanese)|[[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish)}}
[[File:Cyb ep4 megatron in pursuit.jpg|left|200px|thumb|THAHNCT NOT GWAUN DURH THIGH TTUH JE'TTT THIN GII]]
Ransack and Crumplezone were the first Velocitronians approached by Megatron upon his arrival on the Speed Planet, and were quickly cowed into servitude. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} Now under Megatron's command, they sought out clues to the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. They first terrorized [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], figuring the elder robot would know something about the artifact, being so old himself. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Their bullying tactics were interrupted by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], who sent the goons fleeing back to their new boss. Megatron, having correctly surmised that the coveted "[[Planet Cup]]" was the Planet Key he sought, questioned [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] about the trophy, only to be goaded into racing her for the information. Crumplezone and Ransack cheered Megatron on as he raced against both Override and Hot Shot (who had joined the race for his own shot at the Key) but soon realized their leader stood little chance at coming in the lead. Crumplezone decided to sabotage Hot Shot's own chances at winnings with a couple of laser blasts, only to be chased off by Override for daring to interfere in her race. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}
[[File:Cyb_ep14_little_red_wagon.jpg|right|205px|thumb|"Who thought this was a good idea?"]]

Megatron introduced Crumplezone and Ransack to Starscream, who "borrowed" the pair to test their capabilities. The three of them tracked down Red Alert to a junkyard, and ambushed him there. The Autobot's reflexes proved too quick for either Crumplezone or Ransack to nail him, and when Red Alert retaliated, he sent them both flying off over the horizon. {{storylink|Speed}}

Crumplezone and Ransack next met with Megatron with some news: the Planet Cup would take place soon, and if they managed to win this race, they would be simply handed Velocitron's Cyber Planet Key. All they needed to do is cheat their way to victory. Megatron approved of the duo's plan before taking off to attend to other business, though he was sure to blast them a bit first, lest they get any ideas about betraying him. {{storylink|Collapse}} Using their fists, Crumplezone and Ransack convinced [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] to join the Decepticons and aid them in their task. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

The duo first tricked Dirt Boss into racing Hot Shot, under the pretense that Override had agreed to race one-on-one whoever would come out the winner. Crumplezone soon grew bored of watching the race, and suggested to his partner they simply skip the middle-man and blast Hot Shot themselves. Ransack offered no objections, and they absconded to a cliff next to the racetrack, raining down lasers towards the road. Hot Shot fought back, and was joined by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Vector Prime]], and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] just in time to avoid getting offed. Crumplezone and Ransack later spied on Optimus talking with Override, trying to convince her to give up the Cyber Planet Key and receiving the answer she gave everyone else: the only way to get the trophy was to win the World Cup. Crumplezone and Ransack contacted Megatron about this, and their boss told him not to bore him with minor details; they were to report on whoever won the race and otherwise leave him to his own work. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}}

As planned, Crumplezone and Ransack snuck around, trying to manipulate their way through the competition. During the first heat, they first attacked the Autobots directly, distracting them long enough to keep ahead of the group. Though the duo cut an entire bridge out of the track to prevent their opponents from completing the circuit, all contestants managed to arrive at the finish line, running them over in the process. {{storylink|Race}} Despite their cheating, Crumplezone and Ransack were allowed to participate in the race's second heat. But because of his wide alternate mode, Crumplezone was left unable to pass any of the other racers during a narrow stretch on the race course. Ransack made it to the lead however, and changed some of the course’s signs to send the other racers on a detour, alerting only Crumplezone to the deception. Despite their ruse, the others caught up to the Decepticons, and overtook them once more. Giving up on winning the race altogether, Crumplezone opened fire on the racers ahead of him while they were in a tunnel, sending debris down on them. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} While the other competitors practiced in-between races, Crumplezone and Ransack spied on Override... by disguising themselves as trees overlooking her racetrack from the otherwise empty bleachers. Despite these "brilliant" disguises, the pair failed to yield any useful information. {{storylink|Savage}} The next segment of the race took the competitors through desert dunes. Ransack and Crumplezone came upon Dirt Boss attacking Override during this course, and for once opted to help their ally. Due to their poor aim they wound up blasting Dirt Boss, sending the monster truck into a rage. Dirt Boss's tantrum landed him into a sand trap, and both Crumplezone and Ransack decided it would be best to abandon him there. {{storylink|Sand}} Having been picked to be part of the final line-up for the Planet Cup, Crumplezone helped Ransack with a "super-duper" tune-up... which involved him mainly smacking his racing partner with a giant mallet repeatedly. The both of them then competed in the vast, twisting track deep inside the planet, but blew all their power ''very'' early in the race and were left eating dust by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and Override. They decided to attempt to just flat-out steal the Planet Cup, and naturally failed. A second attempt at the theft was equally unsuccessful, despite the duo returning with the rest of the Decepticons as back-up. {{storylink|Champion}}
[[File:Cyb ep18 stealing the cup.jpg|left|200px|thumb|[[Hyperdrive (disambiguation)|Hyperdrive]] would be a more fitting name, but then again, Hyperdrive doesn't have ''hairdryers'' for guns.]]

After their failure to capture the Speed Planet's Cyber Planet Key, Ransack and Crumplezone joined Megatron's forces off-planet attempting to collect the other Cyber Planet Keys. When Vector Prime, Optimus, and Leobreaker returned to the Jungle Planet, Crumplezone and Ransack were lying in wait for them, and pounced on the Autobots. Despite believing ''really hard'' in himself, Crumplezone was unable to defeat Leobreaker and Optimus in their "Savage Claw" mode, and was soundly thrashed by them. {{storylink|Ice}} Optimus then met with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and tried to convince Jungle Planet's leader to hand over his Cyber Planet Key through diplomacy. Crumplezone and Ransack, watching from the sidelines, talked smack about Optimus during the meeting... until the Autobot asked them to repeat themselves to his face. They slinked away in response. Reconvening at Scourge's temple, the Decepticons and their allies were joined by [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], who delivered a message: Optimus had finally accepted Scourge's and was ready to meet him in battle. {{storylink|Honor}} When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] gave Megatron a false map that was in fact a trap, Crumplezone was the only one not trapped in it, and he quickly panicked. However, he went to find their newest ally [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], and soon(ish) Megatron was free... and ''pissed''.

[[File:Darkness-DarkCrumplezone.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Back in black AND smarter than a seven-year-old!]]
Crumplezone joined his boss on the return to [[Earth]], fighting against both the Autobots and the Decepticons under Starscream's command. The battlefield quickly shifted to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where Crumplezone ran afoul of a swarm of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]], succumbing to their numbers and exploding. {{storylink|Balance|Balance}}

Near death, he was revived by the ghostly form of Megatron shortly after (in a more powerful body to boot!), and the grateful duo continued to follow Megatron, all the way to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet. There... they suffered humiliating defeat after humiliating defeat, pretty much. For a brief moment they had a shot at actually achieving something for Megatron by kidnapping the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], but were outsmarted by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his new [[Cobybot]], then subsequently blasted through a few layers of Gigantion by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] using [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] colossal axe "Sparkdrinker", which was really overkill.

[[File:Ambush-CrumpAndRansack.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Pain is my friend, fool! ... wait, wait, no. That other thing.]]
When Megatron-then-Galvatron finally obtained the [[Omega Lock]] and all four Cyber Planet Keys, they followed him back to Cybertron and the edge of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. There, when threatened by hundreds of Transformers from across the colony worlds, Galvatron used the powers of the Omega Lock to make his lackeys gigantic and incredibly powerful. Crumplezone ended up facing off mostly against his fellow [[Velocitron|Velocitronians]], including Dirt Boss. Despite his super-size, he ended up running away as he was attacked on all sides. {{storylink|End}}

After Galvatron's plans to accelerate the growth of the Unicron Singularity failed, Crumplezone and the other Decepticons left Galvatron, realizing that he had had no intention of sparing their lives from the cataclysm should he have succeeded. They re-appeared on the displaced [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], as the citizens and [[Autobot]]s were trying to prevent one of the massive planetary engines that was returning the world to its rightful place from falling over. Surprising everyone, they ''helped'' right the engine, having decided to try being good guys and being on the winning side for a change.{{storylink|Unfinished}}

Ransack, Crumplezone and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] journeyed together across each of the worlds, trying to find a place to fit in. Ultimately failing, on Earth they cobbled together a makeshift rocket and headed for the stars, shanghaiing [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] before they left, eager to become the [[New Decepticon Army]].

The rocket crashed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], to comedic effect. {{storylink|Beginning}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} {{storylink|Trap}} {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} {{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Assault}} {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} {{storylink|United}} {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}} {{storylink|Titans}} {{storylink|Warp}} {{storylink|Giant}} {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}} {{storylink|City}} {{storylink|Ambush (episode)|Ambush}} {{storylink|Challenge}} {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}}}
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Intense Race Planet! Velocitron}}}}
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===Spacewarp's Log===
Crumplezone, Thunderblast, and Ransack were found by [[Spacewarp]] acting as goons for hire on [[Spensifax D]] (or [[Spensifax A|A]]) when the pirate was trying to steal a [[Reciprocating Inverted Subspace Knife]]. Ransack decided to turn her in, though, much to Thunderblast's chagrin. After Spacewarp got away with the RISK, Thunderblast returned and patched things up with him and Ransack. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Spacewarp's Log (1), 2015/10/28}}

==Games==
===''Roll Out'' online game===
During [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]] of [[Velocitron]], the hooligans [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], Crumplezone, and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] tried vainly to stand in his way. {{storylink|Roll Out}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron-toy_Crumplezone.jpg|thumb|302px]]
*'''Crumplezone''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-04'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, Speed-Planet Cyber Key

: Part of the "Speed Planet" theme, Crumplezone transforms into a three-wheeled Velocitronian race car with huge turbine thrusters. These thrusters each contain a spring-loaded missile launcher,and can be swung forward in both vehicle and robot mode by plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his key-jack. This also activates electronic sound effects. Unfortunately, due to how large and heavy the turbine cannons are, the springs wear out fairly quickly. This means you'll eventually have to move the turbine cannons manually, neutering the Cyber Key gimmick.

: He came with a silver-bordered Velocitron-style Cyber Planet Key. The [[Hasbro]] version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vj40'''" [[Tampograph|tampographed]] on the back.

: This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2006]] [[exclusive]] [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Timelines|Optimus Primal]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Crumplezone/crumplezone.htm More information on Crumplezone at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron-toy_DarkCrumplezone.JPG|thumb|302px]]
*'''Dark Crumplezone''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, Speed-Planet Cyber Key

:An ''extensively'' [[retool]]ed version of Crumplezone's original toy (approximately 80% of its parts have been changed), Crumplezone still turns into a Velocitronian three-wheeler, but this time his design is much more angular, with a "stealth fighter" look to him. Other changes include a pair of extra black fins (which are removable), and new molded guns for his vehicle mode (in robot mode they point downwards and can't be angled forwards).

:Despite the extensive remolding he has no new gimmicks, instead retaining all of the original gimmicks. The only difference is that Dark Crumplezone has a different sound clip, much shorter than the original's. His silver-bordered Velocitron Key has the Key Code "'''v2r2'''" on the back.

:In package Dark Crumplezone's new fins were not attached to him. Instead, they were in a bag taped to the cardboard insert, in a different place than the packet containing his instructions and missiles. Due to this, and the fact that his instructions don't mention that you need to attach the fins, many fans accidentally threw them out when they tossed the toy's packaging. In fact, chances are that as you're reading this you're thinking to yourself, "Hold on, my Dark Crumplezone doesn't have removable fins." Sorry buddy, but he's meant to. Looks like you threw them out too. Sucks to be you.

:This toy was slated for a Japanese release, but it never happened. Not even an [[e-HOBBY]] [[USA Edition]] release.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/DarkCrumplezone/crumplezone.htm More information on Dark Crumplezone at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008CybOptimusPrimeAndCrumplezone.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Crumplezone''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Series:'' Classic Series
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, Speed-Planet Cyber Key

: This [[Costco]]-exclusive set contains [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#VsCrumplezone|Leader-class "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime]] and the original Crumplezone. Both toys were unchanged from their previous individual releases.

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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Omega Supreme with Crumplezone''' (Battle Master pack, 2006)
[[File:AttacktixCrumplezone.jpg|175px|thumb|Three points of articulation is still more than a Generation 1 toy.]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF25
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Captain
|special=Sacrifice - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=12
|attacktype=Striker (Punch)
}}
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:Crumplezone is the only Transformers series 1 ''[[Attacktix]]'' figure with a base speed over 10, making him a devastating opponent in Transformers-only games. His Special Power ''Sacrifice'' lets you replace any of your Trooper pieces with the formerly-defeated Crumplezone.

:Ransack's Special Power ''Recover'' is dependent on having Crumplezone in play. Crumplezone also works well with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] and any other figures who summon Trooper figures into play. Oddly enough Crumplezone's Captain class means that he can also support [[Skywarp (Armada)#Attacktix|Skywarp]]'s ''Infiltrate'' power, commanding him in battle. What a terrifying thought.

:Crumplezone was only available in a pack with the "Battle Master" [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] piece.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixCrumplezone/crumplezone.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Crumplezone at TFU.info]''
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*'''Dark Crumplezone''' (Booster, <strike>2007</strike>)

[[File:AttacktixDarkCrumplezone.jpg|180px|thumb|Promotional image: final product may vary. Final product may not actually use an old Star Wars Attacktix base.]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF05
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Warrior
|special=Recover
|cost=30
|speed=10
|attacktype=Striker (Punch)
}}
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: A [[redeco]] of the Crumplezone figure, this toy was intended to be a random-packed Booster in series 2. However, the line was canceled before the item could come out.

{{canceledattacktix}}
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==Notes==
* According to the ''Galaxy Force'' Volume 13 DVD booklet, Dark Crumplezone's stats are:
** Height: 5.5 meters
** Weight: 17.7 tons
** Speed: 990 kilometers per hour
* Ransack's nickname for Crumplezone is "CZ".
* Crumplezone (in vehicle mode) appears in the viewscreen of the [[Hasbro]] version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Longview (Movie)|Longview]].... though the decal is upside-down.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Landbullet''' (ランドバレット ''Randobaretto''), '''Armbullet''' (Dark Crumplezone, アームバレット ''Āmubaretto'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Zűrzóna''' ("Chaoszone")
*''Korean:'' '''Landbullet''' (레드블릿 ''Ledeubeullis'')

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