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Geomotus

2023-06-11T01:33:17Z

Liamjamesadams:

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{{disambig2|the IDW character|the Dreamwave character|Geosensus}}
:''Geomotus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers (2019 comic)|2019 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Geomotus-IDW-Hernandez.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|Notable for helping Putt-Putt get home from the Moon in [[1993]].]]

'''Geomotus''' is one of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s most proficient geologists. A dedicated scientist, he's happiest when he's outdoors exploring the vast and ever-changing vistas of his homeworld—whether that's spelunking into the [[Sonic Canyons]] or surveying the [[Rust Sea]] with the assistance of his on-board radar systems—rather than fighting [[Decepticon]]s.

Unlike most Cybertronians, Geomotus is neurodivergent. In practice this means that he's blunt, occasionally withdrawn, and sometimes struggles with social cues—for instance, he sometimes forgets that not ''all'' Transformers are as interested in planetary tectonics or fissure dynamics as he is, and might not appreciate hearing about them in inopportune situations. To help him adjust to unfamiliar or upsetting situations, he carries with him a set of "shapes": handheld blocks that allow him to self-soothe by focusing on something familiar. Despite these eccentricities, the [[Autobot]]s and their allies view Geomotus as a respected colleague, whose meticulous, methodical nature allows him to detect patterns in Cybertron's metallic strata that less careful observers might overlook.

{{bigquote|His mind expresses itself a little differently from others, but sometimes he can see things—'''patterns'''—that most of us can't.|[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]|"[[The World In Your Eyes Part Three]]"}}

==Fiction==
===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|''Transformers'' issue #3]]

[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart3-shapes.jpg|thumb|left|300px|On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your pain?]]

Geomotus was an employee of the [[Academy of Research]] in [[Crystal City]] under the guidance of [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} However, he spent most of his time out in the field with his good friend [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], a fellow geologist he idolized for his pioneering descent into Cybertron's core. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} In the past, he'd worked with the psychologist [[Froid]] to help manage his condition, and his knowledge relating to the geology of Cybertron meant that he was sometimes called on to work with Cybertron's [[Security Operations]] when the need arose—so long as Froid ensured that Geomotus limited his interactions with the notoriously abrasive [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} In the past, he'd also worked with the temperamental [[Termagax]], who enjoyed his company. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

When [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] requested his assistance during the investigation into [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s murder, Geomotus joined her in [[Rubble]]'s apartment; though his brusque demeanour initially confused Rubble, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and Chromia explained his condition to the young Cybertronian before heading out into the badlands. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

While out in the wilderness, Geomotus reported that the surface material was unsuitable for leaving tracks, but noted an unusual pattern of microfissures that he speculated could be the result of excavation. The three chanced across the reclusive hermit [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] near the [[Memorial Crater]]; suspecting that he might know something about Brainstorm's death, Chromia and Windblade were able to catch up to him and question him for information. Unable to pick up that Cyclonus was merely stalling, Geomotus was intrigued by his comments about recent geological events in the area. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} Some time later, Security Operations discovered the presence of an underground Rise bunker beneath the crater, and Chromia called Geomotus for an expert opinion. Although the geologist was preparing for an expedition of his own to the [[Metal Geyser]]s with his friend [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]], he confirmed that the microfissures he'd found earlier were likely the result of careless large-scale excavations. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}}

Landmine and Geomotus made it to the Metal Geysers to conduct their survey before a series of unusual tectonic movements caused the entire region to erupt and melt their monitoring equipment. Seconds later, the pair witnessed the destruction of an immersant [[Titan (group)|Titan]] in the nearby [[Cybertronian Mountains]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

[[File:Tremors-Geomotus.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

In the coming weeks, these unusual seismic patterns would continue to befuddle geologists, and when a series of particularily violent disturbances tore apart the oldest and most geologically stable area on the planet, Highbrow sent Geomotus, Landmine, [[Azimuth (G1)|Azimuth]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] to investigate. While surveying the region, they found that [[Leviathan (G1)|Leviathan]] had stranded herself in a newly-formed canyon before another tremor hit the area and opened another fissure. When they sighted [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] exiting an overturned transport, Geomotus smelled trouble and went back to keep Leviathan company; when the pair overheard the sounds of the conflict, Geomotus watched as Leviathan finally transformed into robot mode to fight [[the Rise]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors|Tremors}}

As the inexplicable tectonic events continued to shake the planet, Geomotus and his fellow academics convened in Crystal City to contact the reclusive Senator [[Straxus (G1)|Straxxus]] in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. Although Highbrow merely wished to secure the mothballed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]s stored in the city, Geomotus was far more interested in discussing Straxxus's latest papers and corroborated the senator's theories regarding the intensifying geological activity—based on Straxxus's calculations, he speculated that a correctly angled groundquake could theoretically destroy the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]'s impermeable layer and cause untold damage to the planet. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}}

[[File:SeaOfRustI-amoredangerousplace.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Y'all gotta get a load of Geo Motus!]]

When increased tectonic activity threatened to crumble the continental shelf that isolated the Sea of Rust from the rest of the planet, Highbrow sent Geomotus and Landmine to plant a network of early-warning sensors that would track any further disturbances. While scouting the shoreline, the pair met [[Termagax]], who offered them sanctuary inside her walking [[House (building)|House]] moments before a Decepticon patrol searching for the [[Enigma of Combination]] spotted her. Geomotus alerted Highbrow of the encounter, and Optimus Prime sent out a team of Autobots to protect Termagax after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] accosted her with a swarm of Insecticons. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}} After eliminating the Insecticons, the Autobots dug in as they expected further Decepticon incursions. Wheeljack encouraged Geomotus and Landmine to clear the area, as non-combatants would be just as threatened as soldiers when the fighting came. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}} As they fled, however, Geomotus received data from their sensors. He called back to warn Optimus Prime the fault lines were becoming unstable, and the subsequent collapse would release the ravenous rust worms back into the planetary strata. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}

During the search for [[Exarchon]], Geomotus and Landmine lent their geological expertise to [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and [[Pointblank]]'s expedition to the [[Sonic Canyons]] while the Decepticons marched on [[Crystal City]]. The group stumbled across one of Exarchon's hidden bases and tripped a group of automated turrets. Amidst the crossfire, Geomotus detected an artificial shaft, and while [[Zetar (G1)|Zetar]] investigated the other Autobots were confronted by Exarchon himself in [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]' body. {{storylink|War's End Part One}} Much smaller than their pursuer, the Autobots huddled in one of the Canyons' cracks before Zetar returned, leading the group down one of his tunnels and into Exarchon's fortress. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} Left in a storeroom with Landmine, Geomotus found solace with his shapes and invited his friend to join in. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}}

[[File:WarsEndPartFour-altmodechase.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

As Exarchon implanted part of his spark into an enormous driller and began his final descent towards the [[AllSpark]], Geomotus and the other Autobots pursued Exarchon underground with the intent of heading the insane conqueror off before he could reach the core of the planet. Using his on-board instruments, Geomotus guided Zetar as he drilled after Exarchon, but when [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] caught up with the group, Geomotus took cover while the other Autobots fought and ultimately defeated Exarchon and his followers. After fleeing the subsequent cave-in, Geomotus and his friends returned to the surface of Cybertron unharmed. {{storylink|War's End Part Four}}

Geomotus made his way to Darkmount and abandoned Cybertron with the others aboard the last ''Ark''. He bonded with [[Subsea]] as they flew their way towards the Winged Moon. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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==External links==
*[https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/03/05/the-transformers-franchise-is-trying-something-new IGN interview revealing Geomotus, 5 March 2019]

[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Geologists]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]

Fossilizer Combiner

2022-05-24T02:13:42Z

Liamjamesadams:

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{{faction|predacon|maximal}}
:''The [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizer]] [[Combiner]] is a character of uncertain allegiance from the [[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Kingdom-Fossilizer-Combiner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hmm, what to do. "Skeleton Warriors" goof or a "He-Man" one. So many choices...]]

The "'''Fossilizer Combiner'''" is the ultimate symbol of [[Maximal]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] skeletal power!

They are composed of Fossilizers like:
*[[Paleotrex]]
*[[Ractonite]]
*[[Wingfinger]]

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
*'''Paleotrex''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
*'''Ractonite''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
*'''Wingfinger''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)

:After introducing ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class [[Wingfinger#Toys|Wingfinger]] and his additional combiner head on the [[Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021]] live-stream, [[Mark Maher]] [[:File:Fossilizer-Combiner-Hasbro-Pulse-Fan-Fest-2021.jpg|showed off an unnamed combiner]] composed of ''Kingdom'' Deluxe Class [[Paleotrex#Toys|Paleotrex]], [[Ractonite#Toys|Ractonite]], and Wingfinger. Why would two Predacons link up with a Maximal? We don't know, but Mark was enthusiastic about a [[fandom]] example of four Paleotrexes combined, so enjoy thinking up your own custom builds!

:Each component does end up with several parts unused if you're going by Maher's example combination, but given the [[Partformer|partsforming]] nature of the [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizers]], you can add these parts to your Combiner.

[[Category:Fossilizers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom characters]]

Conjunx Endura

2022-05-12T21:30:46Z

Liamjamesadams:

[[File:TheGloaming-iloveyou.jpg|thumb|300px|Also, when are you going to take out the trash?]]
A '''Conjunx Endura''' is a [[Transformer]]'s significant other, an individual that they deeply [[Transformer romance|love]]. In [[human]] terms, Conjunx Endurae<ref>Official plural form used by Sentinel Prime in [[Last Light (issue)|''More than Meets the Eye'' #57]]; in ''real'' Latin, it would be "Conjuges."</ref> are the equivalent of spouses; for example, when the life of a Transformer is threatened to the point of unconsciousness, it falls upon their Conjunx Endura to make medical decisions on their behalf.<ref>"[[Before & After]]"</ref> Traditionally, a Transformer chooses a prospective partner through the ritual known as the '''Conjunx Ritus''': four acts of affection and mutual kindness which cement the bond between the two individuals.<ref>"[[The Lopsided Triangle]]"</ref> A bonded pair may be referred to as '''Junxies''' as an affectionate nickname.<ref>"[[Elegant Chaos Part 2: Stet]]"</ref>

Some Transformers think close relationships like these are embarrassing. Bluntly asking a stranger about their Conjunx is considered a bit gauche.<ref>"[[slaughterhouse]]"</ref>

{{bigquote|I've always been terrified that you'd die before I did, because you and me apart strikes me as intensely wrong.|Part of [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]]'s final message to [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|his Conjunx Endura]]|"[[The Gloaming]]"}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===

Back in [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime's]] day, the concept of Conjunx Endurae was known as "Sparkmates". {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}}

Few Transformers have more than one Conjunx Endura in their lifespan, and many don't even have one. [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] was an exception, having had at least four. This may be a unique case as every time one of his Conjunx Endurae died, Chromedome used his abilities as a [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] to remove all his memories of [[Scattergun]], [[Mach (G1)|Mach]] and [[Pivot]] in turn, making it as if they had never existed in order to spare himself the pain. Each time [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] objected and each time Chromedome appeared to agree to hold off, before performing the procedure the moment Brainstorm left the room. This had the side effect of leading Chromedome to believe he was "born dry," the only person in history born without [[innermost energon]]. In fact, he had taken part in the ceremony of leaving a vial of innermost energon next to a friend or loved one so often, he literally had nothing left to give. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

When [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] died, {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} Chromedome planned to remove the memory again, over Brainstorm's by-then ritualistic objections, but a final message from Rewind convinced him not to go through with it. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

Before the war, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] would needle [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] by saying his brother's friend [[Horri-Bull]] was his Conjunx. Needlenose denied it at the time, but millions of years later, he'd angrily tell Tracks that Horri-Bull was the only one he'd ever loved. It is unknown if Horri-Bull returned his feelings. {{storylink|The Transgressors}}

[[File:ChooseMe-engagement.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Some Transformers on the thirteen colony worlds maintained the tradition. Two such planets are [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} and [[Velocitron]]. [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]]'s Conjunx Endura is [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]], an atypically slow Velocitronian. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} The [[Torchbearer]]s [[Dust Up]] and [[Jumpstream]] are Conjunx Endurae. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] are portrayed in a romantic relationship (as usual), but it is unknown if the inhabitants of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] would refer to this bond as a Conjunx Endura. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} The Camien [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]] formed a bond of affection with the [[Firecon]] [[Sparkstalker]], leading the latter to ask her to become his Conjunx Endura, which she agreed to. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

[[Getaway]] described a preliminary set of rituals that would lead to becoming Conjunx Endurae, but as he was trying to manipulate Tailgate at the time, the validity of these rituals is dubious. {{storylink|The Lopsided Triangle}}

[[Lug (IDW)|Lug]] noted that [[Anode]] had made [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] "collapse in front of his Conjunx Endura." Drift was with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] at the time, but awoke in the arms of [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie}} Later in Lost Light, Drift is confirmed to be Ratchet's Conjux Endura. {{storylink|How To Say Goodbye And Mean It: Part 2}} Lug and Anode themselves were later confirmed to be bonded through a "previously in" recap. {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
The songwriter [[Feedback]] of the [[Rock Bot (G1)|Rock Bots]] had three sequential Conjunx Endura relationships since achieving interstellar stardom. His [[syk]]-addiction may have something to do with the rapid spousal turnover. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/28}} [[Vector Prime]] and [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]] became Conjunx Endurae on their voyage to Nebulos. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/14}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The [[Cyberdroid]]s [[Nucleon (TR)|Nucleon]] and [[Kari]] were Conjunx Endurae. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

[[Bazooka (BW)|Bazooka]] and [[Crazybolt (BW)|Crazybolt]] had developed a close bond during their adventures on [[Metascan Omega]], leading acting-captain [[Magmatron]] to wonder if he would have to perform a Conjunx Ritus in the near future. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

==Notes==
*[[James Roberts]] found that both IDW and Hasbro were "supportive and indeed encouraging" about having Chromedome and Rewind as an explicit couple.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts - 01:40:47 to 01:41:24]</ref>
*"Conjunx" is Latin for "spouse".
*An alternate term for essentially the same concept, "'''lifebond partner'''", was given with the [[Cyber Key Codes]]-unlocked bonus content for ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese'': '''Conjunx Endura''' (コンジャンクス・エンデュラ ''Konjankusu Endyura'')

==See also==
*[[Amica Endura]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Transformer culture]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformer culture]]

Scrapper (Animated)

2022-05-09T22:21:41Z

Liamjamesadams:

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{{disambig3|Scrapper}}
:''Scrapper is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:TFAScrapper.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I can give you an estimate by Monday..."]]
'''Scrapper''' is one of the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]. Once, he and his pal [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mix]] were just a pair of construction vehicles, but a pair of [[AllSpark#Animated continuity family|AllSpark]] fragments changed all that. Though not the sharpest tool in the box, he does know construction like nobody's business. Like his compadre, he has an innate knack for grasping construction projects, and upon seeing a set of blueprints can get right to work. He doesn't want much out of life, just some oil to fill him up after a hard day's work and maybe a nice car to catcall. He's not a bad guy at Spark either; he's definitely friendlier than his fellow Constructicons, at least.

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==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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{{voiceactor|[[Tom Kenny]] (English), [[Masashi Endō]] (Japanese)|[[Jörg Hengstler]] (German), [[Alexis Quiroz]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Harold Leal]] (Latin-American Spanish, season 3), [[Santiago Salorio]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Fernando Peron]] (Portuguese, 1st voice), [[Paulo Porto]] (Portuguese, 2nd voice), [[Marco Antônio Abreu]] (Portuguese, 3rd voice), [[Bruno Lähteenmäki]] (Finnish), [[Frédéric Popovic]] (French), [[Marco Pagani]] (Italian)}}

[[Image:RiseoftheConstructicons-Gen2HomageVehicleModes.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"'Ey, see the exhaust pipes on that li'l red convertible?"]]
Scrapper and his good buddy Mix were spontaneously brought to life by [[AllSpark#Animated continuity family|AllSpark]] shards embedded in them. Though not quick on the uptake, the two Constructobots were able to name themselves and quickly hit the ground running...after attractive sports cars. When Scrapper noticed a construction accident about to harm [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], he pulled over with his friend and intervened. Tidying up the construction site with a fair amount of skill, he befriended the large Autobot and pressured him into going off for an oil break...from a nearby oil tanker. After expressing his misgivings about stealing oil, Bulkhead took the two Constructobots to the old auto factory to meet the other Autobots. Scrapper and Mixmaster proved too rough around the edges even for [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet's]] tastes, and their cavorting woke up [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]]. He and Mixmaster shared a laugh over the Autobots' "pet" while [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] asked Bulkhead why he was bringing "strangers" to their base (thus proving to be none too observant in the search for AllSpark fragments himself). Scrapper then went back to drinking oil and so flubbed a catch in a game of oil-barrel-lid frisbee. The disc severed Sari's pigtails, so Scrap found himself and Mixmaster kicked out the factory by Prime.

Dejected, Mixmaster and Scrapper happened upon [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] stealing construction supplies...very ineffectively. Once again, they intervened just before someone could get hurt, saving Blitzwing from getting creamed by the load he was carrying. Scrapper then heard approaching police sirens, which Blitzwing told them was a quitting bell, meaning they could go home. Scrap and Mixmaster indicated they didn't have a home, so their two new buddies offered to let the Constructobots come home with them, saying the pair would be welcome to stay as long as they hauled the heavy trailers of supplies. As Scrapper obligingly pushed the supply containers uphill and out of earshot, he didn't hear Blitzwing ease Lugnut's concerns about [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron's]] disapproval by assuring him that he'd take the two new bots offline once the heavy lifting was done. After the load was hauled, Scrapper was all set for an oily reward, unaware Lugnut was about to use [[Punch of Kill Everything|his signature punch]] upon him and Mixmaster, when Megatron intervened. Scrapper followed Megatron into the Decepticons' inner sanctum, where he noted that the Decepticons had a [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|pet]] as well. Then Megatron had the "pet" show Scrapper the [[space bridge]] schematics. He and Mixmaster immediately knew exactly what supplies would be needed to complete the bridge, as well as where they could be obtained.

The next day, Scrapper and Mixmaster "acquired" (stole) a load of construction materials and were fleeing pursuit by [[Sumdac Systems]] police robots when they ran into Bulkhead again. Stopping the chase, Bulkhead asked them what they were doing, and the Constructobots, being trusting souls, ''told'' him. Scrapper couldn't figure out why Bulky was so upset they were working for the Decepticons until Bulkhead said Megatron was trying to put one over on them. Mix and Scrapper weren't about to stand still for ''that'', and they sped off to settle the score. Their initial complaints didn't go over well, as the Decepticon leader proved far less gentle and jovial, slamming them up against the mountainside near the mine. When he and Mixmaster said ''why'' they were angry, though, Megatron turned on the sweet talk again, spinning a tale of Autobot oppression. This proved a bit high-concept for Scrapper, but then Megatron offered to explain it over a few barrels of oil. This proved far more Scrap and Mixmaster's speed, and soon they were guzzling away while Megatron once again pitched the space bridge project.

[[Image:Constructobots smoking.jpg|right|180px|thumb|I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your circuits down]]
Showing up at the auto factory, Scrapper joined Mixmaster in revealing that they were indeed working for Megatron, since Megatron had better oil. Showing there were no hard feelings, they said they weren't about to hurt the Autobots, just come pick up the AllSpark fragments and be on their way. Optimus Prime objected, but Mixmaster called him a dipstick and knocked over the 98-ton-weakling. A fight broke out, and Scrapper tackled Prowl—without much success. Scrapper picked himself up while Mixmaster ransomed [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] for the fragments. However, once Bulkhead handed over the fragments, Scrapper had no trouble accepting Bulky's offer to have "one for the road." Of course, he didn't know Bulkhead had secretly slipped him and Mixmaster some tainted oil, contaminated by the expired fixative that Bulkhead had saved. As Scrapper and Mixmaster ran off, Mix began feeling a little queasy. Scrapper teased him about not being able to hold his oil, until he started feeling the effects too. The bad oil reacted explosively, knocking out him and Mixmaster so the Autobots could reclaim the fragments. The blast also scrambled their memories, so when Scrapper came to, he didn't know who the big, angry guy was or why he was ranting about someone named Megatron and flinging his wrecking ball at them. Confused and frightened, Scrapper decided to vamoose. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

[[Image:'sHome Constructicons Slip.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"There is too much Coke inside this room."]]
Continuing to function, Scrapper and "Mix" resumed their obnoxious lifestyle, including oil consumption, attacking Marrmaba Brothers, Detroit's downtown auto supply store. Taking 100 barrels of motor oil with them, they quickly became the highlight of the local news, and the Autobots' attention.

Evading the police, Scrap and Mix found the trail of Bumblebee's leaking lubricant and followed it to find the source, no doubt with oil. Arriving at the undefended Autobot base, Scrapper quickly wondered how to bypass the door, but Mixmaster simply unleashed a torrent of acidic liquid, creating "a door" for them to enter. As they entered the base (quickly finding it so familiar), they ran into Sari, left behind by the Autobots. Scrap was subsequently attacked by a barrage of sound from Sari screaming after Mix asked her about where to find some local oil. Sari made her escape and trapped Scrap under a large gate, and was rescued by Mixmaster. Scrapper wanted to make an escape, but Mixmaster told him obviously Sari was hiding some primo oil, and he should grow a backhoe and follow the Autobot sidekick.

Continuing their search, they went into Sari's room and destroyed her handheld communicator, cutting her off from the Autobots. Not finding Sari, who was hiding in her bed, they continued to the Autobots' recreational area, as Scrapper admired the Autobots' large flat screen. Sari came bursting in to attack them with a hockey stick, but her plan sadly did not have a Plan B, and escaped. Mix replied she should come out, they wouldn't hurt her... much. They continued their search and found a stockpile of oil, guarded by Sari. Scrapper knew it was a trap, but was goaded by Mixmaster into getting the oil, and tripping on some oil. Scrap continued to not anger the human, but obviously Mix did not listen, and got pounded by the factory assembly line. After the beating, Mixmaster finally said NO oil could be worth this, much to Scrapper's chagrin, who had declared this all along. On the run from the Autobots once more, Scrap and Mix were intercepted by Blitzwing, who was sent by Megatron to bring them back. After giving them a barrel of the Decepticon premium oil, Blitzwing said there was plenty more where that came from. Remembering this from their prior visit with the Decepts, they then left, with Blitzwing.... {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}}

With Megatron supervising, Scrapper and his buddy Mix later helped the Decepticons finish their space bridge. Their reward was a painful [[branding]] as part of officially becoming Decepticons themselves. When Bulkhead was captured and brought to Megatron, he begged the Constructicons for help, but thanks to the tainted oil having blanked their memories, neither Scrapper nor Mixmaster recognized him. Scrapper later suffered having to haul around some heavy spage bridge parts with Mixmaster while Bulkhead and Professor Sumdac argued over where the parts should go. He soon got sick of it and joined his buddy in an oil break. Before he could relish the moment, [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] and [[Starscream clone (Animated)|a bunch of off-colored lookalikes]] broke into the base from above. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

Megatron ordered Scrapper to provide him backup against Starscream's clones, apparently surprising him enough that he loosened his grip and lost his prisoners. Though Mixmaster had been ordered to find Blitzwing and Lugnut, he got busy plastering Starscreams and Autobots with his cement, so Scrapper found and freed the two Decepticons instead. He later cheered on Megatron's victory (despite having no idea what this "Cybertron" thing was anyway). The Autobot ship itself then arrived to attack, and Scrapper was ordered to help Mixmaster clear rubble from around the space bridge. Things really started to fall apart when the Space Bridge malfunctioned. Scrapper was last seen with Mix, heroically trying to save the oil from a cave-in. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

[[Image:TFAni Threes a Crowd Stop Hitting Yourself.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Stop hitting yourself.]]
With Megatron disappearing in the space bridge incident, Scrapper and Mixmaster spent their free time drinking oil and watching sexy cars take their parts off until Bulkhead approached them with an offer to build another bridge. The Constructicons weren't too keen on working with Autobots, but eventually accepted when Bulkhead told them that no other Decepticons would ever learn about it. While cleaning up in [[Sumdac Tower]], however, Scrapper dug up [[Dirt Boss (Animated)|Dirt Boss]]—a new forklift Constructicon, recently given life by some AllSpark fragments just like Scrapper and Mixmaster. Dirt Boss immediately exerted his dominion over the other Constructicons, but Scrapper was none too impressed by the diminutive robot... until it took control of his motor functions and forced him to beat himself up until he admitted that Dirt Boss was the boss.

However, Dirt Boss had no interest in building space bridges, as he had a grand plan to take over Detroit by hijacking energy resources—a plan Scrapper and Mixmaster agreed on when they realized that oil was a prime energy resource. After the Constructicons spent the night stealing huge amounts of oil, Dirt Boss revealed the next step of his plan: destroying the [[Fossil Fuel]] oil refinery plant, forcing the city to come to ''him'' for their oil needs. While Bulkhead alone failed to stop them, they were soon confronted by the other Autobots. After a one-on-one with Bumblebee, Scrapper accidentally got his drill arm stuck in Mixmaster's mixing drum, causing a few sparks that set fire to the facility. Unable to stop the flames from reaching a giant oil tank that the Constructicons had climbed up on, the Autobots attached a [[plasma dynamic thruster]] to the whole thing, causing it to [[unspace|transwarp]] out into [[Lake Erie]] and explode, with Scrapper, Mixmaster and Dirt Boss still on it. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}}

[[Image:TFAni Human Error Part2 Beachbum Scrapper.jpg|180px|right|thumb|Robinscrap Crusoe.]]
Scrapper washed ashore on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]] following the oil rig explosion, but was separated from his fellow Constructicons. He wasn't alone though. One of the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobot]]s had found him and Scrapper took to treating him like a pet. Naming the giant triceratops "[[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]]" (guess he didn't like Slag), Scrap had taken to a more relaxing lifestyle, when Sari found him while trying to enlist in the other Dinobots help to defeat [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] and save her friends. After promises of some high-grade oil and a few threats, the trio sailed back to [[Detroit]] on a makeshift raft. On the way, some [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|nutso pile of junk]] jumped out of the water and teamed up with them.

After coming ashore, the "[[Substitute Autobot|Substitute Autobots]]" went to confront Soundwave, feeling confident because they not only outnumbered that overgrown music box, but they also had the element of surprise. Of course, when Soundwave burst out of the ground and sent the reprogrammed Autobots out to fight them, they were feeling a lot less confident. At first, the "real" Autobots kicked their substitutes' cans, until some smart thinking from the team's leader left Soundwave's control over the Autobots a bit lacking. Of course, when he was left with no one but Optimus, he regained the upper hand, picking up Snarl by the horns and slamming into the street. Scrap called out the Autobot for cruelty to Dinobots, but was quickly taken out of the fight when the two got crushed by a billboard.

After the Autobots were freed and Soundwave got his skidplate handed to him by Optimus Prime, Scrapper decided heroics was too much work for him (and no overtime), so he decided to take a long vacation. He tried to ride Snarl back to Dinobot Island, but the big lug kicked him off and forced him to drive back. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

''Later, after the Autobots captured the Decepticons and returned to Cybertron, Scrapper discovered that Dirt Boss and Mixmaster had survived the oil fuel tank explosion and was reunited with them. Scrapper's easy island life came to an end when Dirt Boss put him and Mixmaster to work on his newest construction project: building something called "[[Devastator (Animated)|Devastator]]"...'' {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Scrapper branded.jpg|right|180px|thumb|D-did it leave a mark?]]
* Scrapper got his name from the first thing he saw, a sign that said "SCRAP". His buddy Mix thought it was too short, so they both just settled on Scrapper instead.
* Scrapper's alternate mode hearkens back to [[Scavenger (G1)|another Constructicon]], while his [[transformation]] (caterpillar treads into legs, loader into chest) is based on [[Bonecrusher (G1)|yet another]]. This in turn makes his design very similar to [[Scavenger (BM)|another Scavenger]].
* Scrapper starts out in a more standard construction vehicle color scheme of yellow and gray, and only switches to the classic Constructicon green and purple after [[Branding|becoming]] a Decepticon. Apparently, his eyes changed color from yellow to red, too.
* An early head design sketch depicts Scrapper as having a vehicle grill-styled moustache, mirrored cab window "glasses" and no helmet.<ref>Hasbro Design Sketchbook Volume 1 - 2008, p 51</ref>
* In robot mode, the neck of his power shovel comes out of his crotch. This is highly disturbing.
* In robot mode, he can transform his hand into a drill. This is likely a reference to the accessories of his [[Scavenger (G1)|alt mode basis]], where the forearm of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] could be attached with a drill instead of a fist for a sort of battle mode.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Scrapper''' (スクラッパー ''Sukurappā'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''Tulho''' (corruption of ''Entulho'', "Scrap")

==References==
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[[Category:Animated Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]

Roadhound

2022-05-03T03:38:53Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Roadhound is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (Kre-O subgroup)|Dinobot]] from the [[Kre-O]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:KreO-Toy Roadhound.jpg|right|thumb|400px|"A Clamposaurus, why do you ask?"]]
'''Roadhound''' is a Dinobot. He has nothing to do with roads or hounds...that we know of.

==Fiction==
===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Roadhound and the rest of his team for some reason fought alongside the Decepticons in a giant skirmish with the Autobots. As Lazerbolt, they tried to take on [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]. The battle was interrupted when Optimus took the time to recap the events of the [[live-action film series]]. His monologue was cut short by [[Grimlock (Kre-O)|Grimlock]]'s attempt to order a pizza. When the pizza arrived, Lazerbolt joined in on the fighting once more, separating into his component 'bots to try and steal Optimus's slice. {{storylink|Take Us Through the Movies}}

==Toys==
===''Kre-O''===
*'''Lazerbolt''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7830'''
**''Pieces'': '''72'''

:Part of the fourth wave of [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Roadhound can be rearranged from a robot to a sauropod dinosaur with a giant clamp for a tail. Their parts can be merged with that of [[Bullhorn (Kre-O)|Bullhorn]], [[Floodgate]], and [[Freezeout (Kre-O)|Freezeout]] to create the new combiner [[Lazerbolt]].

:They reuse [[Megatron (Kre-O)#Toys|Megatron]]'s helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-ORoadhound/roadhound.htm More information on Roadhound at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* The official Kre-O site lists the combiner as "Icebolt" and their components as Coldsnap, Bullgurr, Gearhead, and Undertow.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150108133040/http://www.hasbro.com/kre-o/en_US/shop/details.cfm?R=FEB88888-5056-9047-F5A4-422E39FCE725:en_US Defunct Hasbro USA listing for "Icebolt" (saved by the Internet Archive)]</ref> It is not absolutely certain, but "'''Gearhead'''" evidently was a preliminary name for Roadhound.

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Kre-O combiners]]
[[Category:Kre-O Dinobots]]

Menasor (G1)

2022-05-03T03:25:53Z

Liamjamesadams: Fixed a Typo.

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:''Menasor is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Menasor studioox.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dennis the Menasor]]
'''Menasor''' was meant to be the ultimate Decepticon weapon, and perhaps he would have been if not for the fatal flaw in his design. His mind was designed to merge the psyches of the five [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] who compose his form. Unfortunately the great depth of resentment the four limb components feel towards [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], plus the extreme differences in attitude that makes them less a team and more a destruction derby, and of course the tiny detail that they're all psychotic, has created a primal psychological rift and left Menasor an unpredictable mass of conflicting, chaotic impulses.

Extremely powerful, highly mentally unstable, and prone to violent tantrums where he lashes out at anything in range, Menasor is not a weapon to point and fire, but a raging monster to turn loose on the battlefield and then get as far out of range as possible.

Menasor is the combined form of all five Stunticons:

*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (torso)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (left arm)
*[[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (left leg)
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (right arm)
*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (right leg)

In some universes, [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]] replaces Wildrider on the team, and sometimes the "[[roller car]]" or [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] act as a sixth component forming a chestplate for the combiner.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger C. Carmel]] (English, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2" only), [[Regis Cordic]] (English), [[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)|[[Zhan Che]] (Chinese), [[Toni Orlandi]] (Italian, second dub), [[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American), [[Willi Röbke]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1''), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, ''The Ultimate Weapon''), [[Christoph Jablonka]] (German, Generation 2 Dub of ''The Ultimate Weapon''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Cosmic Rust"), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Masquerade"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese), [[Paulo Flores]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade")}}

[[File:KtVS2 Introducing Menasor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5| - Don't offend the little ones, Prime!]]
Created by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to counteract the [[Autobot]]s' rule of the road, the Stunticons were powerful in their own right, but were also equipped with a secret ability by the Decepticon leader: they were the second Decepticon combiner team, able to merge into the towering Menasor. Megatron had the Stunticons unveil their combined form to battle the Autobots' new team, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], but [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] had predicted Menasor's existence, and had given the Aerialbots the power to combine into [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. Menasor quickly took the upper hand in the fight that ensued between the two giants, his sheer aggression driving the Autobot combiner back, trapping him in a landslide. Just as Menasor was charging his opponent with intent to impale him on a factory smokestack, however, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] appeared to intercept the Stunticon gestalt's attack. Omega freed Superion, and the two Autobots overpowered Menasor, forcing him to disengage and retreat. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

When the Autobots obtained the weather-manipulating [[Pearl of Bahoudin]], Megatron had the Stunticons merged into Menasor to reclaim the device. His heavy-handed efforts did more harm than good, however, as the Pearl was knocked free from [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s grasp and was swept up into a cyclone of its own making. Megatron abandoned the field of battle, leaving Menasor to menace the Autobots until the Pearl's storms wiped out all life on Earth. Bumblebee, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] tried burying Menasor in a crevasse, but the giant's prodigious strength allowed him to tear free easily, forcing the Autobots back into a corner as he pressed his attack. Moments before the Autobots met their end, the <s>raging jackass</s> champion driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]] hopped a cliff in his specially-designed car, launching it full speed ''straight into Menasor's face.'' Even Menasor couldn't shrug off an impact like that, and went down like a sack of tironium bricks. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:CosmicRust Menasor holds aloft bug.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|By the power of bumblebees!]]
Menasor's size and strength were brought into play when the Decepticons targeted the [[Statue of Liberty]] for destruction, as he could wield the [[Antilla]]n [[Lightning Bug]] heat ray as a hand-held weapon. The Autobots defend the statue, and before Menasor could open fire with the Lightning Bug, a strafing run from the Aerialbots caused him to drop the weapon. His flying foes combined into Superion and the two titans grappling over the weapon until Superion triumphed, throwing Menasor so hard that he splintered into his component Stunticons, giving the Aerialbot combiner the chance to destroy the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:Masquerade Menasors.JPG|left|upright=1.5|thumb|"If you are me, then who am I? This is all way too confusing for me."]]
While gathering up the components required for a new Decepticon laser weapon, the Stunticons wound up being captured by the Autobots. Looking to find out what Megatron was up to, a squad of Autobots used [[camouflage paint]] to disguise themselves as Stunticons to infiltrate the Decepticons camp, but while they were away on the mission, Breakdown managed to shake the true Stunticons free from their cells. The team united into Menasor, who felled their Autobot captors, then smashed his way out of the Autobots' volcano and took off for the Decepticons' temporary base. His arrival confused everyone, as he insisted that the "Stunticons" already present were impostors, but the Autobots were able to maintain their deception a while longer by "merging" into a Menasor form of their own through a combination of [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]'s magnetic powers and [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]]'s illusions. The two Menasors battled, but the Autobots' makeshift combination couldn't stand up to a slash from the true Menasor's sword, and their true identities were exposed. Menasor stood strong in the hail of firepower the Autobots proceeded to unleash against him, but when a cavalry of other Autobots then arrived, the combiner decided he had had enough, and fled. {{storylink|Masquerade}}
[[File:FiveFaces1 Menasor wields sword.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|I'll kill you if you point out that I'm just Motormaster with some cars attached to my arms!]]
When the treacherous [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] rampaged with his new [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] army, Megatron requested the assistance of the Stunticons, only to be rebuffed by Drag Strip. The Stunticons finally decided to take notice when the Combaticons' combined form of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] defeated [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]; at first, the rowdy bunch of cars did not care if Megatron was destroyed, but they realized Starscream would not simply stop at eliminating his former leader. The team quickly formed Menasor, who dispatched Bruticus with one mighty punch. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

In 2005, following their expulsion from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Stunticons retreated with the rest of the Decepticons to the planet of [[Chaar]]. When [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] returned with a pittance of [[energon]] to go around, the Decepticons began fighting over the small handful of cubes, but Menasor held back until a victor had emerged in the form of Devastator, whom he then attacked. Menasor chopped the energy-deprived [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] combiner into his constituent 'bots, but before he could claim his prize, the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] swooped in to snatch up the cube. At that point, [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] arrived to chastise the squabbling Decepticons; Menasor and Astrotrain shared a wearied look as Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s mindlessly chanted their loyalty to the absent [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

In 2006, the Stunticons attempted to attacked a weakened [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who was missing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], as he rescued a falling train. Unfortunately for them, no sooner had they combined into Menasor than [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] blasted their combined form in the back, disabling him before he even laid a hand on Defensor. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese continuity as described above, except the events of 2006 take place in 2010, and many additional stories are inserted into the timeline.}}
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
[[File:FSRLFstorypage combaticon menasor.jpg|thumb|Brutisor, or Menacus. You decide!]]
When Menasor clashed with Superion in the heart of a major metropolitan area, the Stunticon combiner took the upper hand in the fight, but was bested when the Aerialbots separated and bound their opponent with energy ropes, making him an easy target for [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]'s firepower. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 8|Story page #8}} Later, Menasor teamed up with Devastator to wreak some havoc on the Autobots, but the Autobots had some new backup in the form of Defensor. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 12|Story page #12}}

During a later battle with the Autobots, Motormaster combined with the Combaticons to form a variant version of Menasor with [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] as arms, and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] as legs. The Autobots were aghast at the sight of this new menace, {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 13|Story page #13}} but likely not ''quite'' as aghast as they were at the sight of Menasor, Devastator, and Bruticus's [[:File:GestaltTrioTVMagazine.jpg|deformed bodies]] when they later gathered for another major battle. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)#Part 16|Story page #16}}

=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Scramblecity breakdown forms an arm.jpg|thumb|left]]

After the Aerialbots prevented an attempt by the Decepticons to attack the subterranean construction site of their Scramble City project, the Stunticons were called into action and soon combined into Menasor to battle their airborne rivals. When Superion unveiled the full extent of the Aerialbots' [[Scramble Power]], reconfiguring his limbs to increase his power, Menasor shocked the Autobots by revealing that he too had the same ability. The Stunticons had a slightly better handle on the power, too; when [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] forgot his position on the combiner, leaving Superion legless, Menasor disconnected Wildrider and had him take the place of Superion's missing limb, crippling the Aerialbot gestalt. A barrage from the other Autobots severed Wildrider, and the restored Superion toppled Menasor, but the Combaticons then arrived to aid the Stunticons. Menasor and Bruticus tag-teamed Superion, but were both stopped when [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City itself]] was brought into battle to end the conflict. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''Transformers 2010'' story pages=====
[[File:2010storypage mixed up menasor.jpg|thumb]]
Following the return of Galvatron and their alliance with the [[Quintesson]]s, the Decepticons renewed their offensive against the Autobots. Menasor, Bruticus and Devastator joined the Decepticons' newest combiner [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] in battling Superion and Defensor, though Predaking did most of the work as Menasor held back and smirked at the sight of his old rivals taking a beating. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 2|Story page #2}} To fight back, the Autobots had to take the threat posed by Menasor and the other combiners into consideration and develop appropriate countermeasures. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 4|Story page #4}}

In an "imaginary tale" that proposed an alliance between the Stunticons, Aerialbots, Combaticons and Protectobots, a version of Menasor was formed who had Vortex for a right arm, [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] as his left arm, [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] as his right leg, and Fireflight as his left leg. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (story page)#Part 5|Story page #5}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Hōchū Ōtsuka]], [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:HM2 menasor uses hotrod as shield.jpg|thumb|left|''"Made... In... China...?"'']]
The Stunticons participated in Galvatron's siege on Cybertron in the year 2011. They formed Menasor to fight their Autobot counterparts, but were steamrolled by the might and firepower of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. Returning to Earth, they were deployed to stop what appeared to be an attempt by the Aerialbots to steal a cache of Decepticon energon in the desert, but this was a feint to keep them busy and prevent them from interfering in Hot Rod's quest for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Realizing they had been had, the team formed Menasor and sped to Hot Rod's location in the Arctic, but Superion followed and took Menasor down despite his attempt to use Hot Rod as a shield. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

In [[San Francisco]], Menasor assisted Bruticus in using [[buridanka|a carnivorous plant]] to distract the Autobots from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s plans on [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]]. He fought against the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]]' combined form, [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Much later, the Stunticons assembled in the desert as their Ninja Commander [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] began issuing orders. They formed Menasor and took part in the escalating Decepticon war effort as five separate Autobot outposts were attacked simultaneously at Sixshot's command. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:HMep35 sixshot strikes menasor.jpg|thumb|he got hit with a getsuga tensho'']]
Following the Decepticons' apparent expulsion from Earth, Menasor was among the group who secretly did not leave the planet, but who instead withdrew to the sub-oceanic city of [[Lemuria (myth)|Lemuria]], where he oversaw the processing of [[crysmagnetal]] for Scorponok's fiendish [[Death Tower]]s. Following the towers' deployment, he joined the entire Decepticon army in battling the Autobots at the North Pole, where he would have killed [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] if Sixshot hadn't intervened on the boy's behalf, charging the combiner head-on and toppling him. When Scorponok's plan was foiled, Menasor escaped into space along with the rest of the Decepticons as the battle climaxed. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone''=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:MenasorZone1.jpg|left|thumb|Those racecars are, like, 50 stories tall.]]

Menasor was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfited with new armor and weaponry—including a giant shield that he could sling at his enemies, and some kind of funky transparent-green Phantom-of-the-Opera-lookin' half-face mask—Menasor was somewhat dubiously christened the "Intelligence General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} At some point, the Generals schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

Together with Overlord and Abominus, Menasor laid waste to the world of Feminia, destroying the entire planet and nearly killing Autobot leader Star Saber. With the Autobots left in disarray, Violengiguar gathered all nine of his generals together and instructed them to gather the energy sources necessary for him to create a Decepticon Zone: the Energon Z of planet Zone, and the mysterious [[Zodiac]], concealed on Earth. Menasor joined Overlord, Abominus and Bruticus in attacking Zone; the armament of the Autobots' Zone Base was no match for the giants, and Menasor smashed the [[Gasoline Base]] component to pieces with his huge shield. Overlord tore the Energon Z power core out of Zone Base, and the team immediately departed to redenzvous with the other generals and hand over the Energon Z so they could take it with them to Earth. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Menasor was charging into battle against the Autobots when the dimensional intruder [[Grand Scourge]] suddenly dropped in through a tear in space-time. Menasor cared little about the new arrival's identity, moving in to crush him immediately. But with a single swift blow of Grand Scourge's [[Matrix Breaker]] sword, Menasor was split into his individual components. The Stunticons were then forced to combine with Grand Scourge, save Motormaster, who fled in terror. {{storylink|Decepticon Dark Commander Grand Scourge}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Menasor and the Decepticons joined the revolution of the [[Selector]]s against their human masters. The [[Quintesson]]s and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s sided with the humans, and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] attacked all while craving Angolmois Energy. In battle with a scrambled version of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], Abominus crashed into Bruticus and Menasor and stole some of their limb components to make an even stronger version of himself. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:FSRLFmanga menasor.jpg|thumb]]
In the late 1980s, under orders from [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], Menasor joined the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in an energy raid on [[Tokyo]]. Though challenged by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and a unit of Autobots, Menasor made short work of them by punching all he could in the face with his giant fist. His evil was bested, however, when Prime drove up a ramp and punched ''him'' in the face. The blow was powerful enough to force him to retreat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 1|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #1}}

Menasor later attacked a baseball stadium where [[Kenji]] was on a date, intending to turn it into a new Decepticon base. Kenji quickly summoned [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] and [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] to battle the Decepticon, but Menasor was immediately aided by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. After a short skirmish, Decepticon victory seemed in the bag until Menasor got his legs knocked off. [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] then latched onto the stumps and blasted Menasor away, dumping him in the Pacific Ocean, far away from Japan. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
The Stunticons joined the entire Decepticon army in a raid on [[Feminia]] to capture the [[Prime Energy Tower]]. Menasor was formed along with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to oppose the Autobot battalion guarding the tower; they were met by the Autobots' own big soldiers Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme, but with the addition of Predaking to the fray, the Autobots were soon outnumbered. The [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]] were there to save the day, tying Predaking's legs together and causing him to topple over and crush Menasor and the other combiners under his weight. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
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After tearing Superion into his component Aerialbots, the Stunticons merged into Menasor and joined Bruticus in defending [[Trypticon (G1)|Dinobase]] against incursion by the Protectobots. While his men kept the pair busy, [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] used his repair bay mode to fix up the injured Aerialbots, who then blinded the giants with their dazzling "Scramble Shot" fly-by attack. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
The image of Menasor was among a group of holograms of older Decepticons projected by [[King Poseidon]] to deceive and confuse the Autobots under [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s command. {{storylink|Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
Menasor was among the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] recruited by the Decepticons' newest [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Violengiguar]]. Outfited with new armor and weaponry—including a giant shield that he could sling at his enemies, and some kind of funky transparent-green Phantom-of-the-Opera-lookin' half-face mask—Menasor was somewhat dubiously christened the "Intelligence General" of the group, and sent forth to conquer planets in pursuit of Violengiguar's goal of creating a [[Decepticon Zone]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} At some point, the Generals schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

Following the generals' successful destruction of the planet Feminia, which badly wounded current Autobot leader [[Star Saber (G1)|Victory Saber]], a team consisting of Menasor, Bruticus, [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] attacked the leaderless Autobot [[Micromaster]]s on the planet [[Micro|Zone]] and stole their [[Energon Z]] power source, a key component in Violengiguar's plan. As they came under an intimidating amount of firepower from [[Zone Base]], they feld with their prize; the Autobots tried to pursue them into space, but were stopped by [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] and his energy web. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
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On a mission to steal energy from a power plant, the Stunticons formed Menasor to fight off the interfering Superion. With Superion weakened by a blast from the Decepticons' new electromagnetic [[Omega Wave Cannon]], Menasor reconfigured his limbs, positioning Drag Strip and Wildrider as his arms for a [[gravito-gun|Double Graviton Gun]] attack that pinned the Aerialbot down. Unfortunately for Menasor, Metroplex and the other Autobots soon arrived, and the sight of the giant city-bot left the Stunticon combiner momentarily stunned, allowing Superion to right himself. Superion disengaged Slingshot, who knocked Wildrider loose from Menasor and took his place, immobilizing the Decepticon so that Superion could stomp him into defeat. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}
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====''The Animated Movie''====
[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Bruticus, how come we weren't in the movie?"
"Because that would take focus off the [[To sell toys|new Autobots.]]]]
During the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, Menasor and Bruticus staged an attack on [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], occupying the attentions of Omega Supreme, Superion and Defensor and preventing them from coming to the aid of their comrades in the besieged city. {{storylink|Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie trade paperback}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
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{{Wingsnote}}
After Cybertron entered its new Golden Age, the war between the Autobots and Decepticons still raged in space and on Earth. Menasor was permanently destroyed in battle with his nemesis, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Only Breakdown, acting as one of the giant's legs at the time, managed to survive the colossal damage Menasor suffered. He swore revenge against the last surviving [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]], [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]], dedicating himself to finishing the destruction his team had started. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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''Menasor first appeared in a series of dreams experienced by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], in which the young boy saw the Decepticon combiner ambush Superion while the Autobot was distracted after defeating [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] in combat, only to be beaten back and buried in a landslide. Realizing in short order that these dreams were, in fact, visions of the future granted to Buster by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] his brain had briefly housed, the Autobots and Decepticons devised a way to peer into his mind. In this dream-vision, they watched as the Stunticons formed Menasor to combat the Protectobots as they attempted to save humans at the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. Menasor found himself physically outmatched by the Protectobot gestalt Defensor, but back-up soon arrived in the form of Bruticus. While Defensor and Bruticus grappled, Superion arrived to engage Menasor; unfortunately for the Stunticon combiner, his personality problems handicapped him, with Dead End taking objection to being ordered about, leading to him firing his weapons too late to hit Superion and accidentally blasting Bruticus instead. Menasor attempted to flee, but Superion stopped his flight by opening a crevasse under his feet with his [[stress fracture cannon]].'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}}

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''Using these dreams as a blueprint'', the Decepticons constructed the Stunticons and imbued them with life via one of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s, which siphoned off the energies of the Creation Matrix as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] used it to bring the similarly created Aerialbots to life. When the two teams subsequently met in battle over the Autobot named [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and his human passenger, [[Donny Finkleberg]], they merged into Menasor and Superion for the first time. The two gargantuan gladiators shattered a freeway overpass (or was it an entrance ramp...?) before engaging in hand-to-hand combat. Unfortunately for the Autobots, the ever-unhelpful robot hunter named [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] entered the fray for [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] and zapped Superion, temporarily overloading his circuitry and allowing Menasor to administer the coup-de-grace, courtesy of his [[cyclone gun]]. Skids and Finkleberg disappeared in the melee, though, forcing the Stunticons to disconnect and begin searching for them anew. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

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''Later, Menasor attacked a [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]] fuel plant, once again drawing the attention of the Aerialbots. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] and his team were forced to combine into Superion in order to battle the united Stunticons. Unfortunately for Silverbolt, this meant his teammates learned about his fear of heights due to the mental bleedover. Ashamed, he caused Superion to fight back extremely savagely against Menasor, almost injuring innocent civilians in the process.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}
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====Marvel UK future timelines====
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In [[2008]], the renegade Decepticons [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] teamed up with the freelance peacekeeping agent named [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]] to assassinate Commander [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. Cut off from the battle by a set of blast doors, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] summoned Menasor to help him break through and deal with the traitors. The super-robot eventually succeeded, but it was too late. Shockwave was dead, and the Decepticons were forced to accept Scourge and Cyclonus as their new leaders. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}
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===The Special Teams===
A malfunction in the systems of the Autobots' new combiner team, the Aerialbots, caused them to briefly defect to the Decepticons, but when they returned to the Autobot ranks, Megatron was inspired to compensate for their loss by creating the Stunticons. After Starscream collected the freshly-created Stunticons from Cybertron, Megatron ordered them all to rendezvous with the rest of the Decepticon force at the recently evacuated [[Pullen Power Plant]]. The Stunticons merged into Menasor to smash through the Protectobots guarding the plant, but Menasor was unprepared for the Protectobots' own ability to combine into Defensor. Bruticus soon arrived to back him up, but Superion then join the fray; Menasor and Superion squared off, with the Aerialbot combiner successfully damaging Menasor's armor with his stress fracture cannon. Having taken enough lumps for one day, Menasor disengaged into the individual Stunticons and fled. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:WarandPeace4 menasor crush.jpg|left|thumb|Shoot him before his pelvic thrust is fully realized!]]
Menasor was one of several combiner robots based on the original prototype, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. He existed as the combined form of Motormaster's Stunticons, but was effectively forced into retirement by the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]], which outlawed the use of super-robots among the factions. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

At some point in Cybertron's recent history, the Stunticons were deemed psychotic and too dangerous to function in society, and as a result were placed into perpetual stasis lock inside of a [[Detention Banks|prison facility]], much to the relief of security officer [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #6}} However, in the year 2003, in an attempt to create a diversion while he set his final plans in motion, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] had [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] surreptitiously release the Stunticons, unleashing Menasor on an unsuspecting world once again. The deranged combiner ran amok for a while, crushing Defensor and the Wreckers when they tried to stand in his way, until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived and took up the fight. Insulting the individual Stunticons as he battled, Magnus was able to fracture Menasor's mind, causing the five Stunticons' consciousnesses to began to bickering inside his head over whose fault it was that they were losing. Temporarily paralyzed by this mental turmoil, Menasor was left wide open, and Ultra Magnus rammed the combiner in the chest, forcing him to separate into his disabled component parts. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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When a group of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]] members ran into the Stunticons in 1930's [[Chicago]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] warned them about the existence of Menasor. Thankfully, Motormaster wasn't around to form the giant. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

After the Stunticons were recruited into [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s army, Menasor attacked an Autobot peace ceremony, teaming up with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] to defeat [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} He then tracked down Optimus Prime, stomped on a [[Optimus Prime's rescuees|civilian]] Optimus had just saved, and delivered [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] to pass a message on to the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
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Just as the Decepticons were on the brink of a great victory over the Autobots, the tables turned when the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] revealed their long-hidden combined form, [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]]. This misshapen monstrosity's raw power struck fear in all the Decepticons, but the Constructicons, Combaticons and Stunticons found the courage to combine and counter-attack. When the Beast effortlessly felled Bruticus and Devastator, however, Menasor thought twice about going through with an attack, and instead cowered before the monster, begging for mercy. But the Beast had none: it seized Menasor, lifted him above its head, and tore him to pieces. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Mystery of Convoy''===
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====''Alternity''====
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One of a higher-dimensional [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]]'s many pawns in a "[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|game full of death and suffering]]", Menasor was empowered to be pitted against an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|avatar]] of a higher-dimensional [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Alternity|Optimus Prime]], alongside endless hordes of other Decepticons. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

====''Mystery of Convoy'' strategy guide manga====
The five Stunticons confronted Ultra Magnus as he reached the end of the [[Floating City]], combining into Menasor and opening fire on the Autobot. Magnus leapt over their blasts and returned fire, striking the combiner's weak point: the flashing spot in the middle of his forehead. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!|Menasor's Weak Point is His Forehead!}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|''Transformers vol. 1'' #5]]; [[First Contact (IDW)|''Transformers vol. 2'' #39]] (with Offroad & Blackjack)
[[File:EnemiesoftheSystem menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.70|Menasor's only purpose in IDW fiction is get beaten up by everyone and everything.]]
Gestalt technology was the product of [[Nexus Prime]]'s [[Enigma of Combination]] in the ancient past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], and when it was lost, many dedicated themselves to rediscovering it. {{storylink|The Crucible}} Perhaps the most unexpected success was that accomplished by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who stole what little of the technology had been re-engineered, reunited the scattered Stunticons after they were left behind on Earth following the Decepticon evacuation of the planet, and gave them the ability to combine into Menasor. Keeping his accomplishment a secret, Swindle forged a phoney alliance with a splinter group of Autobots led by Hot Rod, but once they had completed construction of the spacecraft to take them off Earth, he revealed his intent to steal the ship and kill the Autobots, and had the Stunticons merge into Menasor before their horrified eyes. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} Fortunately for the Autobots, the combination wasn't seamless, and the Stunticons were left with individualized consciousnesses instead of a gestalt Menasor mind. ''Un''fortunately for Swindle's chosen first target, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], they didn't disagree about killing him...only ''how'' to kill him. The arrival of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] gave Menasor momentary pause, long enough for [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] to recognize how uncoordinated Menasor's mind(s) was, and instruct the Autobots on exploiting that weakness. By selectively targeting the individual Stunticon components, the Autobots forced them to think of their own safety instead of Menasor's, making the giant easy prey. He was overwhelmed by their firepower, and broken down into separate Decepticons before capture. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

The Stunticons' makeshift combination would never function again, but represented a further step in the continuing rediscovery of the technology; Shockwave studied the records of his creation, {{storylink|Shockpoint}} which fed into the Decepticons' subsequent perfection of the process. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} When [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] later took rulership of Cybertron, he encouraged [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] to help him create a functioning combiner of his own, citing Menasor as a particularly worrisome example of a combiner created by an unlikely source. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

[[File:CW-returnofmenasor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.70|Basically the only time that Menasor posed a threat to anyone... for about five minutes or so.]]
After [[The Question|a particularly humiliating defeat]] resulted in [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] leaving the Stunticons, Offroad was brought in to replace him. As the Stunticons were explaining to him how they operated, they were approached by Swindle, who piqued their interest by showing them that he had with him the Enigma of Combination. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Beforehand, Starscream had also arranged for [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] to join the Stunticons, fully aware that the cop's anger issues would affect the personality of a combiner... {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}}

After using the Enigma to upgrade Menasor—allowing the Stunticons to properly merge their minds—the Stunticons combined, and accompanied Swindle to the colony world of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], ready to steal anything of value from its people. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} He appeared in front of the [[Alpha Squadron]] to menace his enemies and when [[Afterburner (G2)|one of them]] tried to arrest him, he stomped the poor bot flat. By this point Swindle realized Starscream had arranged for the Stunticons to play villains so that he could take them down and become the "savior" of Caminus, but his attempts to convince Menasor to stand down were in vain due to Blackjack's influence, which turned the combiner into an unhinged, raging monster. Menasor made short work of both Camien defenders and Starscream's reinforcements from Cybertron, but was finally brought down when Starscream and Optimus Prime deployed the Autobot combiner [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], whose mental stability prevailed over Menasor's blind rage. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}}

The Stunticons and Swindle were incarcerated in Starscream's secret prison while Starscream built relations with the Camiens. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} However, in the interim, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and the Constructicons returned to Cybertron and tried to use [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]] to forcibly sever contact between Cybertron and Caminus, only to bet thwarted when Starscream created the Autobot combiner [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}} Meanwhile, Starscream's advisor [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], also not wanting Starscream to form a Cybertronian empire, was colluding with Prowl. While Starscream gained Devastator's loyalty, Rattrap freed Swindle to cause a distraction while Rattrap freed Prowl. Swindle graciously complied, breaking out the Stunticons and proceeding to lie to them and several Decepticons that a better life awaited them on Caminus. The Stunticons combined into Menasor, leading the charge to Metroplex's space bridge chamber. Menasor tried to enter the portal only for Devastator to oppose him; Defensor and Superion soon joined the four-way fray. During the ensuing clash, a stray shot from Swindle hit the space bridge's control panel and destabilized the portal. Menasor and Superion fell through to an unknown, alien planet and were soon joined by Defensor and then Devastator, who demands that the other three calm down or else he would make them calm down. But then they were joined by the result of Prowl's machinations: the new combiner [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]! {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} The combiners fought as they travelled from planet to planet, and Menasor was subsequently knocked out by Defensor and dragged back to Cybertron, where Windblade and Chromia helped subdue him. {{storylink|All That Remains}}

Later, when the [[Mistress of Flame]] wanted [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] released to Camien custody, she suggested Swindle or Menasor could be handed over instead to face justice for their crimes. Wanting to keep Menasor and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] on his side, Starscream opted to release Chromia. {{storylink|Heavy}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
With [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and [[Devastator (Kre-O)|Devastator]], Menasor attempted to place a giant bust of [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s head atop the Decepticon's solar tower. However, the three were unable to work as a team and sent the tower collapsing on themselves. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
During the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]] in [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], Menasor attacked [[Defensor (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Defensor]] while the Autobot was attempting to evacuate the workers. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Menasor was among the gathered Decepticons standing safely behind [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s force field when the combined forces of the Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] came calling. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Charlie Guzman]] (English)}}
[[File:CombinerWarsTheFallScreen.JPG|thumb|upright=1.5|right|"Hi, I'm Trypticon!"]]
The creation of Menasor and his ilk led to Optimus Prime's realization that the Transformers' civil war had become a never-ending arms race, one that could only end in Cybertron's destruction. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}}

Menasor and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] fought one another, a fight that spilled over to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. Menasor was able to put down his Autobot enemy for good, but was soon set upon by [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Maxima]]. Declaring that combiners were here to stay, he killed Maxima after she blasted him in the eye - but Maxima's sacrifice allowed Windblade to kill the combiner. {{storylink|The Fall}} For this incident, Windblade swore vengeance against the combiners and all who followed them. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Windblade}} Menasor's remains were brought back to Cybertron, where Starscream absorbed them into his giant super-combiner form. {{storylink|A War of Giants}}

For some reason or the other, Menasor and [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] were later brought back to life. Probably due to the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}

Menasor assisted in the reconstruction efforts following the end of the Combiner Wars. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, he and the other Combiners were recruited by the [[Mistress of Flame]] to search for [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} They eventually reached the [[Titan (group)|Titan]], where Menasor got distracted by a flashing button and pressed it, inadvertently launching a [[Emissary (TR)|missile]]. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} When [[Victorion]] took control of Fortress Maximus's weapons and prepared to fire them at Trypticon, Menasor spoke up in protest, noting that the barrage would hit [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] as well, but was overruled. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}}

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When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived at Fortress Maximus and revealed the Mistress of Flame had perished, Menasor and the other Combiners assumed him responsible and attacked. Menasor managed to grab Megatron, but was forced to release him after taking a shot to the face from his [[fusion cannon]]. Once Windblade arrived and the fight stopped long enough for Megatron to explain, Menasor fused with the other Combiners using the Enigma of Combination, turning Victorion into a super-Combiner. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}} Unfortunately, they proved no match for Trypticon and were ultimately forced to separate again, though Menasor was quick to jump back into the fray. He and Computron attempted to attack Trypticon's foot to knock him off balance, later joining the others in attacking Trypticon's fortress mode from all sides. {{storylink|In Good Hands}} When Trypticon swallowed Victorion and the Enigma, he used its power to take control of Menasor and the other Combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Consumed}} Menasor was freed form Trypticon's control after the Titan expelled the Enigma, and he bore witness to the return of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and the death of Optimus. Believing he intended to restart the Decepticons, Menasor was all but ready to kill Megatron, but cooler heads eventually prevailed and he agreed to follow Megatron's lead in hopes of stopping Megatronus. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

Unfortunately, while the others went searching for the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]] in [[Primal Swamp]], Menasor and his team were cornered by [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]]. Though he refused to admit Megatron's whereabouts and tried to fight back, he was eventually restrained by Overlord, who forced him to watch as Rodimus destroyed each of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]'s limbs. Finally cracking, Menasor confessed where the others had gone, only for Rodimus to finish Devastator off and Overlord to crush Menasor's neck, killing him again, causing his spark to float away. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
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Upon exiting the [[Dead Universe]], [[Teletraan I]] was immobilized while processing a massive data upload, {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}} as he was seeing multiple visions of the future, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} one of which included Menasor. An ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' monitor would display the future data again after crash landing on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}
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==Commercial appearances==
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*After some dramatic transforming and posing, the Stunticons and Aerialbots combined to do battle as Menasor and Superion. Superion evaded Menasor's firepower and closed in for a hand-to-hand fight, but Menasor was ready for the Aerialbot combiner and hurled him over his shoulder. Charging in to finish the job, however, Menasor was met by Superion's powerful fist and send reeling backwards to collide with a cliff-face, which collapsed and buried him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*When Menasor was wreaking havoc in a human city, either [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] or [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] stepped forth to oppose him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#2015|Transformers Generations: Combiner Wars commercials}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:MysteryofConvoy Menasor.png|right|thumb|Menasor, famous for... flying in place.]]

Menasor guards the end of the [[Floating City]], in a great dark room with three hovering platforms, firing periodic laser blasts across the room. His armor makes him invulnerable to damage, except for one spot: a conveniently glowing multicolored spot on his forehead crest. Shot enough times there, and Menasor will fall. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

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===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
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When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Menasor and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] stood guard over [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] on the Jail planet. They were defeated and their prisoners were rescued by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the other freed Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
The Stunticons were created in response to the failure of a Decepticon campaign to acquire Autobot superfuel. Realizing they needed a strong ground force, the Stunticons were created by modifying Earth vehicles with Cybertronian technology, and then bringing them before Vector Sigma to be imbued with the spark of life. The Autobots brought the Aerialbots to life at the same time, and the Decepticons found themselves on the losing side until the Stunticons merged into Menasor. The Decepticons lost nonetheless, though they acquired the key to Vector Sigma as a consolation prize. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1 (Legends)|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} Upon discovering that the key could transform Earth's organic matter into metal, the Stunticons merged once more into Menasor to fight against the Aerialbots, who attempted to stop them from transforming Earth into a new Cybertron. Menasor was defeated by Superion. {{storylink|Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Corporal Pig#As Menasor}}
Menasor appears as the third Combiner, unlockable in Challenge Events or with a gem purchase. His head is Corporal Pig's. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Menasor, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Autobots in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Bumblebee, Rodimus, Grimlock, Jetfire, and Optimus Prime, Menasor was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My optic sweep specials make me more ineffective at max level!]]
Menasor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! Menasor could be recruited to a team if all of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[James Arnold Taylor]]}}

[[File:Devastation-Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left]]
After being defeated by the Autobots while they tried to retrieve the [[Plasma Core]], Motormaster brought out the rest of the Stunticons to form Menasor. The Autobots were able to get the better of the combiner, but he still tossed the Plasma Core to a waiting Insecticon that delivered it to Megatron (while rather petulantly complaining that no one defeated Menasor). Menasor appeared again on the ''[[Proudstar]]'' to help Devastator stop the Autobots from reaching the [[Ferrotaxis]], but both of the combiners were sent plummeting over the ledge to their apparent doom. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Menasor_Earth_Wars.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb| Offroad not used, because Menasor doesn't want to seem [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|too familiar]]]]

Menasor was formed after a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Rust Renegades, and Lugnut's betrayal so that he could revive Megatron. Motormaster vowed revenge, but the personalities of the Stunticons clashed, and Menasor couldn't exactly be controlled.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

Menasor can be formed once all 3 to 4 star Stunticons have been collected.

*'''Class''' - Combiner
* '''Weapons''' - Menasor swings around a large sword to heavily damage any building. His sword is capable of deflecting projectiles and damage. When up close, Menasor can also stomp on enemy defenses.
*'''Abilities''':
**'''Blade Dash''' - Dash straight to a target and slash it for heavy damage
**'''Kinetic Barrier''' - Spin your blade, reflecting 75% of all damage dealt to you and dealing damage to nearby enemies
**'''Internal Conflict''' - Deal heavy damage and disable enemies over a large area while losing 20% of your max Health. If this ability kills you, disable the entire enemy base for 10–15 seconds
*'''Cooldown''': 15 seconds to 20 seconds.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:menasor Menasor at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1menasor toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Not [[Masquerade|Optimus Prime and the Autobots in cosplay]].]]
*'''Menasor''' ([[1986]], [[1990]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-55'''
**''Accessories:'' Head, left & right fists, left & right feet, [[roller car]]/chest plate, "blast deflector" waist plate, Motormaster's [[cyclone gun]] and [[ionizer sword]], small Stunticons' individual guns, sticker sheets (both individual packs and giftset)
:Menasor is formed out of all five Stunticon toys, with Motormaster serving as the central body component, and the four smaller team members as limbs, using additional attachments for Menasor's hands and feet, a mask for his head, waist armor, and a chestplate formed from the "roller car" figure included with Motormaster. He is armed with Motormaster's sword and cyclone rifle. As a "[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]"-style combiner, Menasor's limbs are fully interchangeable; any of his limb-components, or any members of the other compatible combiner teams, are able to form either an arm or leg for the giant. Menasor is the smallest, but sturdiest, of the Scramble City combiners.

:Along with Metroplex, Superion, Bruticus, and Defensor, Menasor was designed for an aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line that would have been called ''Jizai Gattai'' ("[[Free-Combination]]"), which was shelved to make way for the ''Transformers'' line. Menasor's five Stunticon components could be purchased either individually, or in a giftset. A Japanese "VS-A" set that would have packaged Menasor with Superion was planned, but went unreleased.

:In his original release year of 1986, Menasor's five Stunticon components could be purchased either individually, or in a giftset. The individual Stunticons were later reissued in [[Europe]] as part of the ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' series in 1990.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Menasor/menasor.htm More information on Menasor at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Menasor and G2 Defensor.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Generation 2 Defensor and Menasor|Yowza]].]]
*'''Menasor''' (unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Head, left & right fists, left & right feet, [[roller car]]/chest plate, "blast deflector" waist plate, Motormaster's cyclone gun and sword, small Stunticons' individual guns
:[[Redeco]]s of all five Stunticons were planned for release in [[1994]], but were canceled, with only a handful of test shots and production samples made, including a small run of [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdowns]] produced as a [[BotCon 1994|1994 BotCon]] exclusive. Given the ''Generation 2'' toyline's handling of other combiners, it is unlikely Menasor would have been released as a giftset even if the individual figures had made it to retail.

:While the number of collectors who own ''Generation 2'' Menasor is vanishingly small in ''this'' universe, at least one collector in [[Unicron Trilogy|''another'' universe]] has managed to snag himself [[Generation 2 Defensor and Menasor|a set]]—Decepticon toy aficionado [[Shortround (Cybertron)|Shortround]]!

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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003MenasorTestshot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Man. He looks like a rolling bruise.]]
*'''Menasor''' (Unreleased Ultra Class, 200?)
:A redeco of ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|Optimus Prime]] (himself a [[retool]]ing of Generation 1 [[Thunder Clash#Toys|Thunder Clash]]) as Menasor was planned as a store exclusive for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe toyline]]'', but was ultimately canceled. It was initially supposed to be Motormaster, but trademark issues forced a name change.

::*''[http://www.iaconone.com/datatrax/datatrax_002.php Unproduced Universe Menasor package art at Iacon One Datatrax]''

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===''Classics''===
*'''Menasor''' (Classic Legends, [[2007]])
[[File:ClassicsLOCMenasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Not [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]].]]
:This black and purple [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybetrron]] [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]] transforms into a Cybertronic truck cab. It was intended to be Motormaster, but the name [[trademark]] could not be obtained. The toy was given the name "Menasor", and the super robot's function of "Super Warrior," effectively making him Menasor, not Motormaster.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Classics'' Menasor at TFU.info.]''
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Menasor.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Not [[Dark Hot Rod]].]]
*'''Menasor''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, [[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, display stand
:A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]] first sold at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2007, Menasor is a redeco of the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titanium Series|Rodimus Prime]], transforming into a Cybertronic Winnebago-ish thing.

:According to this Menasor's bio, he is a single entity built from the bodies of the individual Stunticons and controlled by their psychotic, permanently unified minds. Whether this same backstory applies to the ''Classics'' or ''Universe'' toys is unknown.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/SDCCMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Menasor on TFU.info.]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now, where's my Trucker hat?]]
*'''Menasor''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A7308'''
**''Pieces'': '''90'''
:Part of the third wave of [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, Menasor comes as a set of four component Kreons: Breakdown, Dead End, Drag Strip, and Motorbreath. The Kreons can be built into their robot modes or their vehicle modes, or they can be built into Menasor by taking them apart and combining their pieces.

:Like the entire Micro Changer combiner sets, Menasor comes with only one Kre-O display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing and a ''Kre-O'' logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them into the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention on where you should put the ''Kre-O'' logo sticker. Also, Menasor's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off from the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.

:As Kreon combiners only involve four components, ''Kre-O'' [[Wildrider (G1)#Kre-O|Brake-Neck]] instead ended up as a Series 4 blind-bagged figure. However he can built along with the gestalt if you have any creativity.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/Kre-OMenasor/menasor.htm More information on Menasor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''B6425'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''
:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners, Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor was reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.

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===''Combiner Wars''===
{{anchor|Generations}}
[[File:Generations CW Menasor.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Still not Optimus Prime and the Autobots in cosplay...[[Optimus Maximus (G1)|or is he?]] ]]
*'''Decepticon Dragstrip''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Dead End''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Motormaster''' (Voyager Class, 2015)
*'''Breakdown''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Offroad''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
:*'''Brake-Neck''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
*'''Decepticon Blackjack''' (Legends Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Sword (formed from Motormaster's sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons

:Part of the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Menasor is an entirely new mold Scramble City-style combiner made up of four Deluxe figures ([[Drag Strip (G1)#Generations|Dragstrip]], [[Breakdown (G1)#Generations|Breakdown]], [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|Dead End]], and new member [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Offroad]]) as limbs, a Voyager figure ([[Motormaster (G1)#Combiner Wars|Motormaster]]) as the torso, and [[Blackjack (G1)#Generations|Blackjack]] for the chestplate. He can wield a large, [[5 mm post]] sword formed by connecting Motormaster's smaller sword to his gun and can also hold any of the Deluxe components' smaller weapons. He was announced at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] [[2014]] along with fellow combiner Superion. His stock photo cleverly concealed an online listing image of ''Generations'' Huffer and Blackjack. A few months after the other Stunticons' release, [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|Brake-Neck]] (actually Wildrider, renamed due to trademark reasons) was announced and released shortly thereafter, intended to replace Offroad and complete the original Stunticon roster.

:Menasor is considered the least-stable Combiner of the entire ''Combiner Wars'' line, due to the various design failures that plague Motormaster's design which will more likely than not cause him to fall apart. Such issues include but are not limited to: bad hip articulation due to poorly-designed ratchet joints which complicates his ability to stand any way other than straight and stiff (further complicated by the lack of ankle articulation necessary to compensate), shoulder mechanisms that come untabbed due to weak lock tolerances if the arms are moved, a problematic waist swivel caused by the skirt flap being attached to the stomach instead of the pelvis, and the inability to keep Blackjack securely attached to the chest due to incorrectly-molded sizing in the tabs. Although the hip ratchet problem was (slightly) resolved with an updated re-release of Motormaster that included remolded ratchets, the other problems were not addressed by the rerelease or subsequent redecos.

:Although heavily based on the G1 design for Menasor, the Generations iteration of Menasor instructs the legs to be attached with the car body facing forward, as opposed to facing backwards like the G1 toy. Although the undersides of the Stunticons resemble the G1 toys enough to resemble the G1 design if attached backwards, doing so will rob Menasor of his functional knees, ironic due to the fact the reverse was done to give the G1 Menasor toy functioning knees.

:As a part of the first and second wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Menasor was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-generations-combiner-wars-free-g1-sticker-sheet-with-tru-singapore/32469/ Aerialbot and Stunticon sticker promotion on Seibertron.com]</ref> These sticker sheets did not include stickers for Brake-Neck or Blackjack, however.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Generations'' Menasor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Transformers-Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Shortround (Cybertron)|Shortround]] would have a field day at this.]]
*'''Menasor''' (Collection Pack, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Sword, Stunticon weapons/extremities
:A [[redeco]] of the ''Combiner Wars'' Stunticons, based on their cancelled ''Generation 2'' toys. Well, okay, technically, this set is based on [http://air-hammer.deviantart.com/art/G2-Stunticons-Digibash-471989649 somebody's digibash] based on [http://cybertron.ca/boards/showthread.php?p=76573 somebody's hand-painted recreation] of the cancelled ''Generation 2'' toys, including an erroneous purple and silver Breakdown and some other errors. This set replaces Offroad with Brake-Neck, and includes Blackjack. G2 Menasor is available as a box set, and comes with a collector card and a poster of ''Combiner Wars'' G1 Menasor printed on cardstock paper, both presented inside an envelope.

:This set's Motormaster has the improved hip ratchet joints.

:The second set of stock photos shows Menasor as ''hideously'' mistransformed in combined mode, and some shots also depicted the head with only one horn, the other being broken off.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWMenasor/menasor.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' G2 Menasor at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
{{anchor|UniteWarriors}}
[[File:TakaraTomy-UW02-Menasor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh, no room for Offroad, huh? Well fine, I'll go build my own combiner! With Blackjack! And hookers!]]
*'''Stuntron Combined Soldier Menasor''' (giftset, [[August 22]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-02'''
**''English name:'' '''Decepticon Stunticons Combiner Menasor'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword (formed from Motormaster's sword and gun), 4 hands/feet, 4 small weapons
:Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' iteration of Menasor was sold in a gift set including all five "Stuntrons" (minus [[Runabout (RID)|the Blackjack mold]]) with Wildrider (a retooled Dead End) included instead of Offroad. He has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon. Most notably, Motormaster has more black on his vehicle mode, "Drag Stripe" has red details instead of purple, and Dead End lacks his usual gold stripe. The set also features some minor improvements to the original sculpts, such as improved hip-ratchets for Motormaster for increased stability. In addition, Breakdown's hand/foot/gun accessory (which was designed with the intended Sunstreaker redeco/retool in mind, doubling as his "supercharger" engine) was replaced with another version of Dragstrip's hand/foot/gun accessory, which also increases the symmetry for the hands and feet.

:As the entirety of Motormaster is molded in [[Gold Plastic Syndrome#Other notable instances|swirly plastic]], Menasor/Motomaster's waist can eventually crack and split the torso in half ''over time''.

:Printed on his instructions is the second chapter of ''[[Unite Warriors Offshot]]''. Undocumented in the instructions, ''Unite Warriors'' Menasor's chest can attach ''Adventure'' [[Runabout (RID)|Runabout]] (or his mold mates Blackjack and Rodimus) on his combined mode chest.

:The giftset also included a collector commemorative coin when purchased in select retailers outside Japan.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Combiner-Menasor.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|ゴゴゴゴ (''Menacing'')]]
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*'''Menasor''' ([[2022]])
**'''1 of 5: [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Drag Strip]]'''
**'''2 of 5: [[Wildrider (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Wild Rider]]'''
**'''5 of 5: [[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Motormaster]]'''
:The first combiner figure released in the main ''Generations'' line since ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'', ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' Menasor will be formed by affixing [[Drag Strip (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Drag Strip]], [[Wildrider (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Wild Rider]], and two other Stunticons (presumably Dead End and Breakdown) to the limbs of [[Motormaster (G1)#Legacy|Decepticon Motormaster]]. Being more cartoon-accurate than his ''Combiner Wars'' version, this is achieved via Motormaster's trailer forming the frame of the body. The arm Stunticons lock on to the arms via pegs, and split apart via a mechanism in the arm's frame that allows them to extend. The leg Stunticons mistransform and peg into the back of the leg via 5mm ports. Motormaster himself plugs into the center, out of view.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Ramune===
[[File:Ramune menasor keshi.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Menasor''' (1986)
**''ID number:'' '''3'''
:An unpainted figurine of Menasor was available as part of the second range of [[Kabaya]]'s line of ''[[Transformers Ramune]]'' [[candy toy]]s, tying in with the ''Scramble City'' toyline. Like all figures in the series, Menasor was sold in a [[Blindpacking|blindpacked]] box with fizzy "ramune" candy, and featured a main body was made of hard red plastic, with soft grey PVC limbs articulated at the hips and shoulders.

*'''Menasor''' (1986)
:Later in 1986, in the third ''Ramune'' wave, Menasor was among the characters immortalized as a soft rubber figurine, known as a ''keshigomu'' in Japan. He was available in either red, blue, or yellow colors, and as before, came blindpacked with ramune candy. While similar to the separate range of ''keshigomu'' figures released by Takara that would later be imported by Hasbro as part of their [[Decoy]] promotion, Menasor and his wave-mates saw no American release.
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===Forms Robo===
*'''Menasor''' (1986)
:Menasor was also part of the small ''[[Forms Robo]]'' collection of larger ''keshigomu'', with this chunkier version of the character standing at around twice the height of his ''Ramune'' figure. Like the other figures in this series, Menasor was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green, and yellow.

===Gaia Scramble/Transformers Gum===
[[File:Kabaya menasor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
*'''Menasor''' (2013)
:This incarnation of Menasor is formed by combining the separate Stunticons available in two of [[Kabaya]]'s lines of [[candy toy]]s: Dead End, Breakdown, Drag Strip and Wildrider were available as part of the ''[[Gaia Scramble]]'' line, while Motormaster was released through the ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line. All five figures are snap-together model kits that use stickers for details and come with a stick of gum; Dead End and Breakdown share a mold, as do Drag Strip and Wildrider, each kit affecting minor differences in how they are assembled to differentiate the figures beyond color, which, aside from Motormaster, bear no resemblance to any previous established color schemes for the Stunticons.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2Menasor.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Menasor, Menacing Colossus''' (2019)
**[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], Paranoid Scout
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], Doomed Loner
**[[Drag Strip (G1)|Decepticon Drag Strip]], Cutthroat Warrior
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], Stunticon Leader
**[[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]], All-Terrain Soldier
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Stars: ''25

:One of the titular [[combiner]]s from the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, Menasor, Menacing Colossus can be formed by playing the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Stunticon Enigma]] while the Character cards for all five [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] are in Bot Mode while on the battlefield and/or the KO area.

:Menasor, Menacing Colossus' art is based on the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] version of Menasor, with [[Offroad (CW)|Offroad]] replacing [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]]. Like the Combiner Wars version of Menasor, [[Blackjack (G1)|Blackjack]] is depicted as a chestplate despite not being included in the card set.
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==Notes==
[[File:MenasorEarly.jpg|thumb||upright=.9|Menasor got dressed in a rush this morning.]]
*Menasor's [[instructions]] and [[package art]] depict Drag Strip and Breakdown as his arms, and Wildrider and Dead End as his legs, while the character model used for the cartoon and comic—which has gone on to become the "default" arrangement for Menasor in most subsequent media—makes Drag Strip and Dead End the arms, and Breakdown and Wildrider the legs. An alternate model, designed for ''[[TV Magazine]]'' manga and story pages, seen at the top of this article, makes Drag Strip and Wildrider the arms, and Breakdown and Dead End the legs. Drag Strip's the only one in the same place in every configuration!
*An alternate animation character sheet from the original cartoon exists for Menasor. It features all of the limbs in different orientations (the arms upside-down, the legs upside down and reversed with the car sides facing front) from the final model ''and'' the chest sports an Autobot symbol (!), suggesting, perhaps, that the Stunticon and Aerialbot toy factions may have originally been the other way around. This model was used for the toy [[commercial]] which appeared to introduce the Stunticons and Aerialbots, though with the faction symbol corrected.
*The animators frequently misinterpreted Menasor's character model in the original G1 cartoon. Instead of having the four small Stunticons as his actual limbs (with, for example, his fist directly attached to Drag Strip's form), he was drawn as though the four cars attached on top of generic blocky limbs that extended from Motormaster, which would pretty much negate the whole point of the combining schtick.
**Menasor's original design featured in IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|ongoing series]] features a modified version of this idea; Motormaster's separating parts form the torso, forearms, hands, and feet of Menasor's body, with the Stunticons filling the missing gaps in the body. When Menasor returned after being rebuilt by the Enigma of Combination, his design was altered to resemble the toy featured in the concurrently running ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' toyline, and returns to the traditional combiner limb setup.
**[[File:MenasorDevastationConcept.jpg|thumb]]Conversely, Menasor's appearance in ''[[Transformers: Devastation]]'' combines his classic Generation 1 and ''Combiner Wars'' designs. While combining, the Stunticons instead attach directly on top of Motormaster's limbs before merging with them to form Menasor's limbs. The resulting Menasor design uses the torso and arms from his G1 design, and uses the CW design for the legs, chest and head. Offroad is featured in this design instead of Wildrider, and although he does not appear with the Stunticon grouping prior to combining or when Menasor briefly separates, Blackjack takes the place of the Roller Car on Menasor's chest, materializing directly from Motormaster himself.
*Despite using his ''Combiner Wars'' design, the ''Earth Wars'' iteration of Menasor uses Wildrider/Brake-Neck as a left leg as opposed to Offroad.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Menasor''' (メナゾール ''Menazōru'')
*''French:'' '''Menaseur''' (Canada, limb cards and cartoon), '''Confusio''' (Canada, Motormaster's box)
*''Italian:'' '''Pentacar''' (toyline and season 3), '''Ultrax''' (cartoon)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēitiān Hǔ''' (飞天虎, "Flying Tiger")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Ameaçador''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Megasaur''' (Мегазавр ''Megazavr'')
*''Polish:'' '''Minozaury''' (Minosaurs)

==References==
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{{disambig3|Two head}}
{{noname-nickname}}
:''The two-headed Seeker is a very unfortunate [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Two-headed Seeker - Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo.jpg|thumb||350px|They say two heads are better than one, but how does it fart?]]

The '''two-headed Seeker''' is an abomination of science—er, he? they? is a Seeker who happens to have two heads. Yes, you guessed correctly, this Seeker is [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]]'s fault.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
When [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] arrived at [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s base to request an audience with Optimus's old friend, among the unsettling encounters they had on their way through the base to Megatron's sanctum was the sight of Shockwave working on his latest scientific experiment: a Seeker with not one, but two heads! A glare from the Decepticon scientist kept Bumblebee from gawking for too long. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}
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==Notes==
[[File:Purple Two-headed Seeker.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*According to ''Cyberverse'' story editor [[Randolph Heard]], the creation of the two-headed Seeker was inspired by Shockwave's observations of [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]].<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/RandolphHeard/status/1061729208169164800 Randolph Heard on Twitter, 11 November 2018]</ref>
*The two-headed Seeker's on-screen yellow/brown color scheme differs from [[Francesco Giglio]]'s purple, almost [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]-like concept. Said color scheme, alongside it's dual heads, may trick some into thinking it is another [[Sinnertwin (disambiguation)|certain cybertronian]] [[Twinstrike (disambiguation)|or two]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cartoon-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Seekers]]

Two-headed Seeker

2020-08-23T21:47:26Z

Liamjamesadams: Noting it's similarity to a terrorcon.

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Two head}}
{{noname-nickname}}
:''The two-headed Seeker is a very unfortunate [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (Cyberverse)|Seeker]] from the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|Cyberverse]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Two-headed Seeker - Cyberverse - Megatron Is My Hero promo.jpg|thumb||350px|They say two heads are better than one, but how does it fart?]]

The '''two-headed Seeker''' is an abomination of science—er, he? they? is a Seeker who happens to have two heads. Yes, you guessed correctly, this Seeker is [[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]]'s fault.

==Fiction==
===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
When [[Optimus Prime (Cyberverse)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] arrived at [[Megatron (Cyberverse)|Megatron]]'s base to request an audience with Optimus's old friend, among the unsettling encounters they had on their way through the base to Megatron's sanctum was the sight of Shockwave working on his latest scientific experiment: a Seeker with not one, but two heads! A glare from the Decepticon scientist kept Bumblebee from gawking for too long. {{storylink|Megatron Is My Hero}}
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[File:Purple Two-headed Seeker.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*According to ''Cyberverse'' story editor [[Randolph Heard]], the creation of the two-headed Seeker was inspired by Shockwave's observations of [[Rack'n'Ruin (Cyberverse)|Rack'n'Ruin]].<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/RandolphHeard/status/1061729208169164800 Randolph Heard on Twitter, 11 November 2018]</ref>
*The two-headed Seeker's on-screen yellow/brown color scheme differs from [[Francesco Giglio]]'s purple, almost [[Nova Storm (Cyberverse)|Nova Storm]]-like concept. Said color scheme, alongside it's dual heads, may trick some into thinking it is [[Sinnertwin (disambiguation)|another]] [[Twinstrike (disambiguation)|cybertronian]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cartoon-only Transformers]]
[[Category:Cyberverse Seekers]]

Geno

2020-06-08T02:46:45Z

Liamjamesadams:

[[Image:Samus Aran.jpg|thumb|300px|Geno in Smash!]]
'''Geno''' (♥♪!?) is a strange and seemingly wooden lifeform. With [[Axiom Nexus]] being frequently visited by [[lowtech|Offworlder]]s, it is likely that he is not originally of the [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]] universe.

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
When [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] was showing [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] around [[Axiom Nexus]], Geno was nearby with a [[Samus Aran|orange mechanoid-looking being]]. {{Storylink|Gone Too Far}}

===Ask Sideways===
When asked where Geno and Samus hailed from, [[Sideways (disambiguation)|Sideways]] only questioned why someone would have an absurd name like "♥♪!?". {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime/Sideways src#July 5, 2015|Ask Sideways, 2015/07/05}}

==Notes==
*Geno is a ''Super Mario Bros.'' character who made his debut and only major appearance (due to copyright squabbles between [[Nintendo]] and {{w|Square Enix}}) in ''{{w|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars}}''.

==External links==
*[http://www.mariowiki.com/Geno Geno] at the Super Mario Wiki

[[Category:Real-world cultural references]]
[[Category:TransTech characters]]

Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)

2019-03-17T20:47:49Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{Nav-ABTF}}
{{videogame
|title=''Angry Birds Transformers''
|image=Angry birds transformers.jpg
|caption=It's happening.
|developer=[[Rovio]] & [[Exient]]
|publisher=Rovio Mobile
|date=[[October 15]], 2014 (iOS) [[October 30]], 2014 (Android)
|platforms=Apple iOS 7+ (iPad, iPhone) Android
|ratings=
}}
'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a mobile app for both iPhone and Android platforms developed and published by [[Rovio]]. It is a themed version of the developer's mega-popular mobile game ''{{w|Angry Birds}}''.

As of Febuary 2019, it is still live and still updating with new competitions and characters.

==Synopsis==
The [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers comic|EggSpark]] has landed on [[Piggy Island]], transforming its dueling inhabitants and giving them bodies and powers based on the Transformers: the birds of the [[Flock]] become [[Autobird]]s and the [[Bad Piggies]] the [[Deceptihog]]s. The two sides briefly continue their struggle with these new powers until they are both threatened by another transformed group, the [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbot]]s, who seek to transform all of Piggy Island into metal, backed by countless robotized [[Minion Pig]]s.

Most of the Autobirds and all of the Deceptihogs are captured leaving only [[Red (AB)|Red]] (who has the powers of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]]) free. The leader of the Flock (you know him well) heads out to free the Autobirds ''and'' Deceptihogs, for only by joining forces can they restore Piggy Island to normal!

==Gameplay==
The game is a deviation from the normal ''Angry Birds'' formula, but the core goal, toppling block towers to pop the Bad Piggies on them, is the same.

Once you select an available stage from the map of Piggie Island, your character runs along the foreground at a set speed, as block towers scroll by in the background. By tapping the screen, your character takes aim and fires their weapon. You can also hold-and-drag to fire in a spread (if the character's weapon isn't a single-shot blast), or press the "Auto" button to let the computer do the targeting for you (though it isn't very efficient). The trick is to quickly determine which blocks in the structure are best to destroy/shove to cause a domino effect, toppling them and popping the Piggies by dropping blocks on them or making them fall far enough. (Remember, weaker blocks are not always the best target!) You can also attack the Piggies directly; in fact, some characters specialize in this more direct approach!

Block types include:
:*'''Ice Blocks''': Very weak, easily shattered (1 Coin)
:*'''Wood Blocks''': Fairly sturdy but not hard to break (2 Coins)
:*'''Stone Blocks''': Very durable, better for pushing than breaking (3 Coins)
:*'''TNT Blocks''': Easily-broken crates that explode with a considerable radius, sending blocks flying
:*'''Coin Blocks''': Golden blocks that spit out Coins with every hit. Pretty dang sturdy, but if you destroy them, you earn a lot of Coins (50~250 Coins).

Each stage is also littered with cyberformed scenery with blinky lights that can be blasted to revert it to normal. Doing so sends an [[Energon cube]] hurtling towards the character. If the character is accompanied by an [[Energonicon]], the cube is used to fuel its special power, activated by tapping the icon. If the character is an Energon variant then the character's health will go up about half a heart, at the cost of taking more damage. A full Energonicon cannot make use of extra cubes, so timely tapping to spend the energy before obtaining more is key. As your characters level up, they can store more Energon cubes, up to three, which generally extend the duration of the Energonicon's effects.

Most areas also have random destructible elements that can be blasted. The more destruction you cause, the more Coins you get to buy upgrades and explore new areas. Each level has a set length; you do not have to pop every Piggie to pass, merely survive to the end.

"Survive"? Yeah. Some Piggies are weaponized and will begin to attack shortly after appearing on-screen, even before you can retaliate. Thus, popping these Piggies (or at least upending them to throw off their aim) quickly becomes essential. You can also try to escape attacks and falling Monoliths by transforming to vehicle mode. This speeds you along a bit, but removes your ability to attack or call in partners, plus you can only maintain vehicle mode for a limited time. Attacking automatically transforms you back to robot mode. There are other obstacles that can decrease a character's health bar; lose all your life and the character is picked up by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]; you can then spend some [[Gem]]s to immediately put them back into the fight, or let the timer run out and quit the level. If you quit, you will not earn Piggie points for the level, you do keep any Coins you collected. Health does not restore between levels, so if a character is low you must spend Coins to repair them. This takes them out of the game for a while, in real-time, even when the game is off. You can then repair them instantly by spending Gems, or you can skip all that and immediately restore them to full health instantly by watching an ad (up to 30 seconds long) or scanning their transformable figure (if they have one) with a [[Telepod]].

New stages are unlocked by leveling up your characters, increasing your Rank one point with every level-up. Every 5 or 10 Rank settings lets you clear the clouds away from a new area of Piggy Island. The Caves can only be unlocked by using 10000 Plasma. Plasma can be unlocked by Challenge Events, Daily Quests, Daily Rewards, and Crates.

Cleared stages will slowly earn Coins over real-time. Tapping on the Coins on the map adds them to your bank. After a set point they will not accrue anymore: this threshold is about four hours of real time, the maximum amount hinging on how many character Squads you've completed. There are also randomly spawning treasure chests on the map, tap them to earn various amounts of Gems. However, roaming Eggbots will re-cyberform cleared stages, which removes their Coin bonuses. You can see which stages they are working on, how long the cyberforming process will take, and even interrupt their work (at the cost of Gems), giving you the chance to pelt an Eggbot in-level for extra Coins. Cyberforming too goes on in real-time. Once a stage is re-cyberformed, it can be played again. Note that merely peeking at an in-development will not automatically charge you Gems; you still have a choice to intercept or not.

===Character Choices===
Every stage has a pre-set character you control, based on who you've rescued so far. Every character has a different style of attack, movement speed, and armor rating. Working out the strengths and weaknesses of each character is key to high scores, and in some cases simple survival.

New characters can be added to your roster in a few different ways. In-game, a set of "starter" characters are held captive in ice blocks on the map, one per area, and you must "spend" a specific number of popped Piggies to break them out. You then have to play a short level with that character, and if they make it to the end, they're yours to keep. If not, they are re-frozen, but thankfully you can try again without having to spend all those hard-earned Piggy points again. There are also many, ''many'' other characters who can be unlocked via Space Bridge Missions (see below) or Challenge Events (also see below).

Out-of-game, this is where you can spend actual-factual money, on the [[Angry Birds Transformers (toyline)|tie-in toys]]. By placing one of the figures on a [[Telepod]] and placing ''that'' on your device's camera lens, the game reads the code on the figure and inserts it into the game for a limited amount of time (currently 24 hours). While the characters unlocked this way are only available temporarily until unlocked via Piggie points, there is no limit on how often you can scan the figure, plus any upgrade progress is saved. You can also use this method to power-up already-unlocked characters before a stage or speed up their repairs without spending Gems; again there is no limit to the number of times you can scan (but the effects will not stack).

;Improving characters
Every character can be upgraded multiple times (nominal maximum level for characters is 15, but they can be upgraded further than that in select Challenge Events) by spending Coins and Materials, which (of course) takes them out of play for a while. Each upgrade is pre-set, increasing attack strength, armor strength, or vehicle mode duration. At certain levels, their Energon capacity is increased, and these levels vary from character to character. You can spend much-rarer Gems to make the upgrade happen instantly; the closer the upgrades are to complete, the fewer Gems you need to spend. Upgrading characters is ''vital'' as the levels get harder and harder, not to mention in the phone version you can only unlock new areas with an overall player level, which is raised by upgrading your characters. This isn't the case in the tablet version where you can spend Gold Coins to unlock new areas. You can only have one character undergoing an upgrade at a time.

Characters can also be upgraded inside Astrotrain by customizing them with Accessories. These extra items cost Gems (or Tokens, see "Challenge Events" below) and not only alter the characters' appearance, but they boost stats, or imbue special abilities to weapons. One Accessory can be placed on a character's head, face, chest, arms and back each. Some Challenge Events have special exclusive Accessories you can't buy with Gems! As most Accessories are character-specific, see each character's page for more detailed information.

;Call-in Buddies
[[File:Angry-Birds-Transformers-Call-in-buddy-Energon-Bumblebee-Chuck.jpg|thumb|New characters are frequently "previewed" as call-in buddies before they're properly available.]]
Soon you get the option to have a second character on standby, who you can call in and have the computer control for a brief period. They enter the stage in slow motion with a massive shockwave that does damage to most everything within the blast radius, obliterating Ice Blocks but only damaging tougher targets. These characters will warp out after a few seconds, then you must wait for their meter to re-charge before calling them back in. However, there's a limit to when you are able to call in a partner; once you see [[Astrotrain (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Astrotrain]] fly overhead, your partner's no longer available. On the other hand, the stage is close to over! But if your partner is ''already'' out when you hit that checkpoint, then they will stay active until the very end of the level, nice for really piling on the destruction.

You get to see your partner before you start the stage, and if you don't like that character choice, you can change it by spending some Coins. Partners are either randomly generated (which can let you see characters you haven't unlocked yet), or pulled from the character rosters of your friends if you've connected to the game via Facebook or Google+ or iTunes or whatever the social network stuff the kids are into these days is. If you called on them in the level, you can "thank" them afterward. Doing so gives the other player a nominal reward (either a Gem or 25 Coins), while not thanking them simply tells the other player that while you're grateful for the firepower assist, you don't think they deserve any actual compensation. You jerk. However this seems to be only for your friends if you use the social network support. When you don't have friends or don't believe in social media, you get random users to help, and if people use your characters and you're not friends with them via social network you don't get any rewards if they thank you.
{{-}}

====Featured characters====
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobird]]s
|c1=
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{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Red (AB)|Red]] as:
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
**Energon Optimus Prime
**Ultimate Optimus Prime
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
**Epic Optimus Prime

*[[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as:
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
**High-Octane Bumblebee
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]
**Energon Bumblebee
**Nemesis Hot Rod
**Classic Bumblebee

*[[Terence (AB)|Terence]] as:
**[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]
**[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]
**[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
**[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]

*[[Bubbles]] as:
**[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
**[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]
**[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
**[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Grimlock (G1)|Grey Slam Grimlock]]
**Energon Grimlock
**Goldbite Grimlock

*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
**[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
**[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
**[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]
**[[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]
**[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]

*The [[Blues]] as:
**[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
**[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
**[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

*[[Silver]] as:
**[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]
**Energon Windblade
**[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]

*[[Bomb (AB)|Bomb]] as:
**[[Drift (G1)|Drift]]
**[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

*[[Matilda]] as:
**[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]
**Energon Nautica
**[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]

*Mighty Eagle as:
**[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]*



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'''Accessories'''
*[[Daniel (AB)|Daniel]]
*[[Dion (AB)|Dion]]
*[[Eject (AB)|Eject]]
*[[Guardian (AB)|Guardian]]
*[[Hi-Q#Angry Birds Transformers|HiQ]]{{sic}}
*[[Huffer (AB)|Huffer]]
*[[Metroplex (AB)|Metroplex]]
*[[Pipes (AB)|Pipes]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (AB)|Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Steeljaw]]
*[[Stranglehold#Angry Birds Transformers|Stranglehold]]
*[[Stripes#Angry Birds Transformers|Stripes]]
*[[Sundor#Angry Birds Transformers|Sundor]]
*[[Wheelie (AB)|Wheelie]]

{{!}}}
|h2=[[Deceptihog]]s
|c2=
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{{!}}-
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*[[King Pig]] as:
**[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]
**[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]
**[[Megatron (Movie)|Ultimate Megatron]]
**Dark Megatron
**[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
**Energon Shockwave
**Energon Megatron

*[[Chef Pig]] as:
**[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
**Energon Soundwave
**[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]

*[[Moustache Pig]] as:
**[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
**Energon Lockdown
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
**[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

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*[[Corporal Pig]] as:
**[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction film|Galvatron]]
**Energon Galvatron
**[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]

*[[Minion Pig]] as:
**[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Starscream (G1)|Energon Starscream]]
**[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
**Starscream
**[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
**[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
**[[Strikebot|Strikebot bomber]]

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

*[[Astrotrain (AB)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Professor Pig]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

'''Accessories'''
*[[Balo#Angry Birds Transformers|Balo]]
*[[Beastbox (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Beastbox]]
*[[Brunt (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Brunt]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Frenzy (AB)|Frenzy]]
*[[Full-Tilt (AB)|Full-Tilt]]
*[[Kremzeek (AB)|Kremzeek]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ratbat (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ratbat]]
*[[Ravage (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ravage]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Reflector]]
*[[Rumble (AB)|Rumble]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Sentinel]]
*[[Shrapnel (AB)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Squawktalk (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Squawktalk]]
*[[Wingthing (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Wingthing]]

{{!}}}
|h3=Eggbot Army
|c3=
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{{!}}-
*[[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbots]]
*[[Minion Pig#As the Eggbot Army|Minion Pigs]]
*[[Walking Mortar Tower]]s
*[[Boss Pig]]
*[[Unicron Pig]]
*[[Boss Pig#Boss Bat Pig|Boss Bat Pig]]
*[[Monolith]]
{{!}}}
|nonumbering=true
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Upcoming character.''
:
{{anchor|Squads}}
;Squads
Completing character Squads is the key to bigger earnings, in many different ways. The more Squads you have filled out, the higher the max number of Coins unoccupied map spaces can accrue. Also, any character from a completed Squad earns a 50% Coins bonus once they finish a level. Luckily, any Squads you complete will ''stay'' checked as complete even if new characters are later added to them, so you don't have to worry about losing bonuses with game updates.

During many Challenge Events (see below), you can earn bonuses to your Event scores by using a character from the suggested Squad. For a while the chosen Squad changed every four hours with (mostly) randomized percentages, but currently stays set at a single squad for the duration of the Event, with a x4 score multiplier ''if'' the character has been "Promoted". (If this sounds like it's kind of complicated, well, it ''is'' kind of complicated.)

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Rescue Bots'''
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Heatwave
*Ratchet
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Instruments of Destruction'''
*Soundwave
*Soundblaster
*Blaster
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target: 2006'''
*Ultra Magnus
*Galvatron
*Jazz
*Hound
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Pure Warriors'''
*Lockdown
*Energon Lockdown
*Brawl
*Ironhide
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Seekers'''
*Energon Starscream
*Thundercracker
*Skywarp
*Starscream
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energon Fueled'''
*Energon Grimlock
*Energon Soundwave
*Energon Galvatron
*Energon Optimus Prime
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Variant Versions'''
*Ultimate Megatron
*Ultimate Optimus Prime
*Goldbite Grimlock
*High Octane Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leaders'''
*Bludgeon
*Sentinel Prime
*Grey Slam Grimlock
*Dark Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Valkyries'''
*Arcee
*Airachnid
*Windblade
*Chromia
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Brothers in Armor'''
*Prowl
*Bluestreak
*Smokescreen
*Beachcomber
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Iconic Transformers'''
*Epic Optimus Prime
*Nemesis Prime
*Energon Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Hotrods'''
*Rodimus
*Dead End
*Ricochet
*Drift
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Cybertronians'''
*Shockwave
*Acid Storm
*Sunstorm
*Trypticon
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Wreckers'''
*Wheeljack
*Ultra Magnus
*Rodimus
*Moonracer
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Enslavers'''
*Scorponok
*Barricade
*Motormaster
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Speedsters'''
*Sideswipe
*Red Alert
*Sunstreaker
*Mirage
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energized'''
*Energon Windblade
*Energon Shockwave
*Energon Nautica
*Energon Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Femme Fatale
*Nautica
*Elita One
*Strongarm
*Novastar
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''VIP
*Alpha Trion
|}

===Materials===
[[File:ABTF-screen MaterialSilo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Materials are special items earned by successfully completing stages, Missions, and Daily Quests, stored in the Silo. These are used to create Energonicons (and other prizes) at [[Professor Pig]]'s lab, and to upgrade your characters.

The amount of Materials you can store is dictated by the level of the Silo. The Silo can be upgraded using Coins and Materials, which not only lets you store larger numbers and higher levels of Materials, but increases the number and rarity of Materials rewarded upon stage completion. Any Materials won that exceed the Silo's capacity are converted to Coins. The Silo's maximum level was 15, but a fall 2017 update increased the storage capacity to 25.

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:65%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Material Level'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Autobird Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Silo Maximum Capacity'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Coin Value'''
|-
|Level 1
|[[Birdium]]
|[[Pig Iron]]
|<s>15</s> 35
|60
|-
|Level 2
|[[Autocog]]
|[[Deceptigear]]
|<s>15</s> 35
| 60
|-
|Level 3
|[[Anger Chip]]
|[[Badness Processor]]
|<s>12</s> 22
| 150
|-
|Level 4
|[[Super Rareium]]
|Super Rareium
|<s>5</s> 15
| 600
|-
|}
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===Space Bridge Missions===
In addition to the stages, there are [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] Missions that your freed characters can complete in order to earn Materials, Coins, Gems, or even new characters (Arcee, Airachnid, Prowl, and Bluestreak). There are three Space Bridges difficulties —Easy, Medium, and Hard— progressively unlocked by clearing more of the map of clouds. Each Space Bridge also has three Missions to choose from when open, with three different time requirements: the longer the Mission, the better the potential prizes.

Missions are "played" by selecting up to three characters from your available roster to participate. The Easy Bridge lets you send two characters for free, the other two only one, and sending any more requires Gem spending. Easy And Medium cost 100 Gems per extra character, and Hard 200, and given you ''might'' get back a grand total of 20 Gems even at the highest prize levels that is compltely not worth it. Characters who are taking part in Missions are basically gone for the duration, unable to be played in normal stages (and sometimes Challenge Events) until the Mission timer runs out. You can cut the Mission short by spending Gems.

Every Mission has a "type" icon: a light bulb (intelligence), a magnifying glass (investigation), or a missile (firepower), which helps the player determine which character would be most suited for completing it. The higher the level your character is at, the better the character is and the higher they'll score. Once you have your character(s) selected, you are able to use popped Pigs as "reinforcements" to lower the Mission timer to a minimum of half the original runtime (which can easily cost thousands of Pig points, but those are really easy to amass).

When the Mission is completed, the result screen bar fills up, earning you a key for every "level", up to five total (you always automatically get one key regardless of performance). You also (usually) have the option to watch an ad to earn one additional key. These keys are used to unlock the five prize boxes presented to you. The potential prizes are quickly shown before being wrapped in gift boxes and spun around randomly, thus you must blindly select a present and hope for the best. If you don't have enough keys to unlock all five prizes, you can spend Gems (because of course you can) to collect the remaining presents (10 for Easy, 20 for Medium, and 30 for Hard), but this is really only worth it for unlocking new characters or if you ''really really'' need that [[Super Rareium]] ''right now''.

Given how many characters you can amass, this is a pretty simple way to gather Materials, tons of Coins, and even Gems over time with minimal effort.

===Ads and upsells===
[[File:ABTF-screen BuyGems.jpg|thumb|300px|Keep in mind the average, decent Accessory costs are roughly 400 Gems. Better ones 800~1000 or so.]]
It's a free game, so how does Rovio make its money? By copious amounts of ads (largely for other games) and by enticing you to spend real currency on in-game currency.

The ads can actually have a gameplay effect, in a disturbingly clever move. After completing any stage, you are given the option to watch a short video ad; doing so doubles your end-of-stage rewards. Similarly, when opening a Daily Reward, you can watch an ad to double the reward. Like we already said, upon completeing a Space Bridge Mission, you can watch an ad to obtain an extra key. When choosing a partner for a stage, you will also get a prompt to watch an ad; doing so gives your partner a one-stage stat boost and ups the amount of time they can stay in-play. However, you can only watch so many ads within a set amount of time, so choose which bonuses you go for wisely. You can also watch an ad to repair a character instantly; there does not appear to be any limit to this. And of course, ads may pop up anyway unless a purchase is made.

Spending real monies allows you to buy large numbers of Gems, which are used to buy Accessories, speed up character upgrades and repairs, interrupt the Eggbot terraforming to make a stage playable sooner, and about a billion other small things all over the game. Gem packages range from 150 for $4.49 US to 5200 for '''''$99.99''''' which what the hell who even spends that much money on these things?! And considering that mere ''accessories'', can run up to 1000 crystals, with most of the "buddy character" ones in the 850 range? Yeesh. From time to time there will be "sales" which either cut the prices down a bit or give you more Gems in each package, but come on.

Depending on who you ask, according to many reviewers, if you had to do a wipe or ever lose your files for some reason, you can lose all your progress. People have gotten their characters leveled up to the max. Which costs hundreds of thousands of gold coins or thousands of gems (read: lots and lots of grinding or real monies) only for it to be all for naught. But now that's not much of a problem since you can cloud save your progress with the Game Center on IOS or a Facebook account on Android.
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===Challenge Events===
Starting in late 2015, the game introduced Challenge Events, five-to-ten-day-long themed events with the lure of prizes including unique unlockable characters and Accessories. While sparse at first, by mid-2016 events were popping up ''really'' frequently. Now it's continuous scheduled event after event.
[[File:ABTF-screen ChallengeEvent.jpg|left|300px|thumb]]
Each day of an Event, the player is pit against 19 randomly-selected others at the same level (across the whole player base!) in a race to tally the most points within 24 hours by destroying as many of a specific object or enemy as possible in separate event stages. Entering a Challenge stage takes one "battery" of energy from the Challenge selection; the player starts with four, and spent batteries will recharge after an hour, one at a time. ''Of course'' you can spend Gems to speed up the process and instantly go back to four full batteries, but that cost increases every time: the first recharge costs 10 Gems, the next 20, then 40, 60, 80, then up to 100 for each recharge. Thankfully, that charge resets to the lowest amount each new day of the event.

In the earliest events, players could only take a single already-unlocked character and an [[Energonicon]] into the event with them. Eventually this changed, and depending on the event, you might be able to choose from your entire roster of unlocked characters, only certain members you've unlocked that match the event theme, or even "trial" characters you don't have yet who you can permanently unlock for the first time through the event you're playing there and now. Sometimes you can choose two characters and swap back and forth between the two (with a delay in recall time, of course). In some events, choosing characters from specific Teams and a specific Energonicon will add a percentage bonus to your final score, though given the potential dangers, one must take care to decide if the bonus is worth it if the bonus-giving characters aren't well-suited to taking out the target of choice for the day.

In 2017, the bonus scoring was changed to use "Sparks" won in Daily Challenges and awarded as Event prizes. By spending Sparks, you could "promote" a character, giving them an extra 5% bonus to your score per "rank" at the end of a run. Naturally, the higher the rank, the more Sparks you need. Selecting characters from the bonus Squad (which does not change for the duration of the event) gives them a multiplier to their Promotion bonuses, quadrupling the score.

Challenges are rewarded with Tokens, earned by reaching certain target milestones (milestones and prize amounts now vary from event to event), and according to your rank at the end of the 24-hour period (from 1000 to 100). These Tokens carry over from prior days' challenges up until the end of the promotion, and can be spent on prizes, including new characters, instant level-ups and accessories for select characters, Sparks, and Coins. Accessories are often less costly to obtain in Challenges than via normal Gem purchase. There is a 1-day token exchange period after each event ends, so some can spend the tokens they may have won from the final day's competition... and any ''new'' Tokens awarded through other means during the exchange period.

Originally, the milestones were consecutive 10 to 100. up to 550 tokens each day. Occasionally, mini-events give more token amounts than usual. But with the current token system, the maximum tokens possible per day are about 2000! But the final three milestones are ''impossible'' to reach without ''two'' highly-promoted characters of the same squad and/or hundreds and hundreds of gems!

Tokens are not currently able to be saved between different Challenge Events, but representatives from Rovio/[[Exient]] had raised it as a possibility, especially given how frequent the events have become. A year later, and they haven't done it, so pfffffft.

:''For a rundown of the history of Challenge Events, see [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events]].''
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===Achievements===
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===Daily Quests===
[[File:ABTF-screen DailyQuest.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Starting in September 2016, the game added Daily Quests, which are like the normal Achievements, but on a much smaller scale. Every 24 hours (starting at midnight via the clock on the player's device), eight randomized Quests are opened up, each earning a small prize for completion.

Quests can range from simple stuff like visiting a certain area so many times, destroying enough Pigs or blocks, creating enough items at the Lab, etc, to more difficult feats like pulling off enough slow-mo [[Monolith]] dodges, entering Astrotrain while scrambled, or racking up enough damage while in fast-forward at the [[Piggy Island|Cobalt Plateaus]]. The prizes are similarly random, with Pig Points, Coins, Gems, Materials, and even Tokens (only during Challenge Events) available.

There is also a ninth Quest with a four-part prize, earned only by completing all eight other Quests within the 24 hours.

With the introduction of Sparks, many quests were dropped completely, and others made to appear less frequently. Currently, these Daily Quests are always in the mix:

* Visit the Pig lab and craft something
* Open 5 Crates
* Visit Shockwave's Spire
* Thank 3 buddies after events
* Collect 30 Energon cubes
* Pop 300 of any type of Pig

The final prize is always a generous 10 gems, 250 pigs, 15000 coins, and <s>500</s> 400 spark.
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===Daily Reward===
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===Jenga stage===
Down at the beach, there's the Jenga stage, shaped like the large [[Hal|Grimlock Bird]] Jenga toy that you could buy in stores. This mini-game remains locked until you use an unlocking code found in any of the ''Angry Birds Transformers Jenga'' toys.

Once open, this stage is a fair bit different. First you pick a Driver and a Gunner from a fixed set of characters (unaffected by who you have unlocked or away on Missions or upgrading). The Driver then travels along a path, gathering free-floating Coins and smashing through block towers. There are holes in the path, so sometimes you need to hit the turbo button for a burst of speed to carry you over. The turbo boost will drain quickly, so overuse can leave you dry when the big jump comes up. The goal is to gather as many coins and clear out as many blocks as possible and make it to the end for a higher score. Falling into a pit doesn't end the level, it just ends the Driver's turn and makes the Gunner's turn that little bit more difficult.

The Gunner then runs through a different path further out, and their job is to clear out as many blocks from inside the giant Grimlock Bird frame with their firepower. Naturally, this is easier if the Driver has cleared out the block towers that stood between the Gunner path and the frame. The more blocks that are destroyed or at least knocked completely out of the frame, the higher your score.

So why do this? Your Jenga scores accumulate over the course of 24 hours, and reaching 300 points nets you a prize. Often this is just a sum of Coins, no big whoop. But it's worth checking back every day, because the prize changes every 24 hours, and sometimes it's a small cache of Gems. Spending five minutes to get 10 Gems isn't bad, given how stingy the game can be with giving away the premium currency. Also, what happens in Jenga mode counts towards your Daily Quests: every mile you walk or drive, every block you smash, and every time you finish the "event". It can be a very quick way to knock out a couple of Quests at no cost other than a few minutes' time.

{{note|Bumblebee seems to be the best choice for the Driver, while Bludgeon works best as the Gunner thanks to his wide multi-shot cannon, though characters with rapid-fire attacks can really clean up if they can equip explosive rounds (like Energon Starscream). The available characters in Jenga mode have changed over the course of the game, eliminating certain characters whose weapons are designed for easy mass block destruction.}}
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===Sparkrun===
[[File:ABTFScreen-Sparkrun.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Introduced March 2017, the Sparkrun lets you earn Spark (Only Spark; you don't earn any pigs or coins in this mode) by destroying everything you can in a special extra-long stage that goes through five random areas, with transitions through caves. You select three characters, and should your first 'bot go down, the next one you selected takes his place. You can also use a random character specially power-boosted for the Sparkrun. Promoted characters can also be used to increase the final score, which you'll need as they may not be enough stuff to get all the Spark in the level alone. Earn enough spark and the next difficulty level will be unlocked, each level adding 10 additional Spark to the initial 100, and increasing the damage of offensive pigs.

Gold blocks give the most amount of spark points, so be sure to destroy all of them!

Watch out for pigs with special buffs, like those that deal painfully more damage, regenerate health, shielded pigs immune to small arms fire, fast pigs, and health buffed pigs!

The Sparkrun can be played once a day, but can be reactivated for 100 gems.

As of a June 2017 update, many improvements were made. All enemies and missiles now give points when before only ground pigs and blocks gave points. Spark scoring has been rebalanced, making it easier to earn the max amount of Spark in higher difficulties. A fourth character slot can be unlocked for 1000 gems. And more importantly, the game is much, much less likely to crash in the middle of a Sparkrun. However, as players continued to advance in the game and "max" out their team of four characters at full promotion (140% x4) they realized the maximum difficulty in Sparkrun ended at 160. It was not possible to advance beyond difficulty 160 and the maximum reward of 1690 Sparks were incredibly rare to obtain due to the limited number of points that could be scored (the 5 levels in a Sparkrun course + the interconnecting caverns were completely random).

In a February 2018 update, a fifth character slot was added and available to be unlocked (permanently) for 2500 gems. The difficult ceiling was again raised beyond the previous maximum (160) with increasing Spark rewards. In the same update, the maximum promotion of characters were also raised (increased from 140% to 175%) which made it possible to once again score enough points to obtain the max Sparks available in a single Sparkrun.

===Crates===
In a September 2017 update, Crates were introduced which give various prizes, which fall under five rarities. Steel Crates give common, uncommon, or rare prizes that can be claimed for free every 24 hours or purchased for 15000 coins each; ''finally'' something to spend the coins you've stockpiled in the millions on. Opening ten at a time gives a guaranteed Rare prize. Gold Crates can give rare, epic, or legendary prizes, and can be purchased for 200 Gems each. Opening ten at a time is 5% off and gives a guaranteed epic prize.

Some of the possible prizes by rartiy:
*Common: Coins, 1-star accessory, Pigs, Tokens (~30~), Gems (2-3), Materials
*Uncommon: Coins, Materials
*Rare: Coins(~14500~), Spark, Tokens, 2~3-star Accessory upgrade
*Epic: 3-star accessory, 3-star accessory upgrade, Gems (~200~)
*Legendary: Instant upgrade, new Bot

Speaking of accessories, this update revamps the accessory system; Gem costs are significantly reduced, although this means token costs of accessories in Challenge Events is double the gem cost. New accessories are introduced (and old accessories from waaay back in 2014 are re-introduced). Accessories have five ratings, and can be unlocked or upgraded from crates.
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===Shockwave's Spire===
Thought opening Gold Crates was a gamble? Well this new feature introduced December 2017 is really a gamble! Shockwave's Spire is essentially the same as ''Angry Birds 2'''s Tower of Fortune. There are several floors that each have four cards from which you pick one and get various prizes. The higher you go, the better the prizes and higher the rarity, all the way to legendary prizes at floor 90! And a guaranteed accessory every 5 floors! You can exit anytime and claim the prizes in the stash. '''''But''''' if you pick a pig card, you will lose them all! Unless you pay gems to keep playing. The gem cost will naturally increase significantly each time you make a gambling blunder.

Once you exit, Shockwave's Spire will not be available to play again (not even gem skips!) until the next day.

Be careful not to form certain habits and throw in way too many gems (and money).
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==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* This is the second ''Angry Birds'' crossover game, the first being with the undisputed king of cross-promotion, ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
* This is also the second 3D ''Angry Birds'' title, with prior games using 2D graphics save the racing game ''Angry Birds Go!'' (which also got a [[Hasbro]] toyline).
* You can alter a device's time to make the upgrades, Missions and other timed aspects go faster, although if you go too far or revert to current time, you'll get an error message about "Time travel detected! Your characters have suffered" and you'll be slapped on the wrist by getting them downgraded in relation to how far away from real time you were. So maybe don't do that.

===References===
This game is loaded with tiny jokes and references to Transformers lore.

* The character designs pull from a broad mix of generations. While (obviously) [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] gets the most representation, there are also elements from the [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]], ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]''. Each character also has a number of wearable accessories, many of which are based on wider ''Transformers'' lore. (See individual character pages for the rundown on each.)
*The initial loading screen has numerous nods to more specific (and occasionally obscure) bits of Transformers lore:
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:*"[[Mechanical Difficulties!|Crowning Grimlock]]"
:*"Rhyming with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]"
:*"[[Target: 2006|Targeting 2006]]"
:*"Seeing if we've got [[The Touch]]"
:*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Dueling on dams]]"
:*"Rebuilding [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]]"
:*"[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|Hailing Megatron]]"
:*"Pouring water on [[scraplet]]s"
:*"Practicing [[Metallikato]]"
:*"Crashing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]"
:*"Rebooting [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|Teletraan 1]]"
:*"Spying on [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]]"
:*"Unlocking Lockdown"
:*"Having a taste of our own electro-medicine"
:*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|Satisfying logic circuits]]"
:*"[[Atlantis, Arise!|Enjoying hospitality]] of [[Sub-Atlantica]]"
:*"[[Day of the Machines|Detecting a rat named Megatron]]"
:*"[[Return of the Dino Bot|Thanking the Eggspark for hot, brown water]]"
:*"Trying out [[Jet judo|Jet Judo]]"
:*"De-stinging the Stinger"
:*"Transforming Jazz. Fiddly!"
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* The music for the game was composed by [[Vince DiCola]] (with [[Kenny Meriedeth]]), who did the score for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Pig City events have [[:File:Cybertronsoundwave.jpg|Soundwave lamposts]] and purple Cybertronian shuttles strewn all over the level that can be easily destroyed.
* The (removed) building for friend activity resembles [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s city mode. But it returned in a different location as the new Sparkrun mode.
* Most of the accesories to the charcters are based on different characters, items, and tools from different continuties.

== External links ==
* [http://www.cnet.com/news/angry-birds-transformers-takes-wing-as-new-app-and-toys/ Angry Birds Transformers takes wing as new app and toys]
* [http://transformers.angrybirds.com/ Official Website]

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Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)

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|title=''Angry Birds Transformers''
|image=Angry birds transformers.jpg
|caption=It's happening.
|developer=[[Rovio]] & [[Exient]]
|publisher=Rovio Mobile
|date=[[October 15]], 2014 (iOS) [[October 30]], 2014 (Android)
|platforms=Apple iOS 7+ (iPad, iPhone) Android
|ratings=
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'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a mobile app for both iPhone and Android platforms developed and published by [[Rovio]]. It is a themed version of the developer's mega-popular mobile game ''{{w|Angry Birds}}''.

As of Febuary 2019, it is still live and still updating with new competitions and characters.

==Synopsis==
The [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers comic|EggSpark]] has landed on [[Piggy Island]], transforming its dueling inhabitants and giving them bodies and powers based on the Transformers: the birds of the [[Flock]] become [[Autobird]]s and the [[Bad Piggies]] the [[Deceptihog]]s. The two sides briefly continue their struggle with these new powers until they are both threatened by another transformed group, the [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbot]]s, who seek to transform all of Piggy Island into metal, backed by countless robotized [[Minion Pig]]s.

Most of the Autobirds and all of the Deceptihogs are captured leaving only [[Red (AB)|Red]] (who has the powers of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]]) free. The leader of the Flock (you know him well) heads out to free the Autobirds ''and'' Deceptihogs, for only by joining forces can they restore Piggy Island to normal!

==Gameplay==
The game is a deviation from the normal ''Angry Birds'' formula, but the core goal, toppling block towers to pop the Bad Piggies on them, is the same.

Once you select an available stage from the map of Piggie Island, your character runs along the foreground at a set speed, as block towers scroll by in the background. By tapping the screen, your character takes aim and fires their weapon. You can also hold-and-drag to fire in a spread (if the character's weapon isn't a single-shot blast), or press the "Auto" button to let the computer do the targeting for you (though it isn't very efficient). The trick is to quickly determine which blocks in the structure are best to destroy/shove to cause a domino effect, toppling them and popping the Piggies by dropping blocks on them or making them fall far enough. (Remember, weaker blocks are not always the best target!) You can also attack the Piggies directly; in fact, some characters specialize in this more direct approach!

Block types include:
:*'''Ice Blocks''': Very weak, easily shattered (1 Coin)
:*'''Wood Blocks''': Fairly sturdy but not hard to break (2 Coins)
:*'''Stone Blocks''': Very durable, better for pushing than breaking (3 Coins)
:*'''TNT Blocks''': Easily-broken crates that explode with a considerable radius, sending blocks flying
:*'''Coin Blocks''': Golden blocks that spit out Coins with every hit. Pretty dang sturdy, but if you destroy them, you earn a lot of Coins (50~250 Coins).

Each stage is also littered with cyberformed scenery with blinky lights that can be blasted to revert it to normal. Doing so sends an [[Energon cube]] hurtling towards the character. If the character is accompanied by an [[Energonicon]], the cube is used to fuel its special power, activated by tapping the icon. If the character is an Energon variant then the character's health will go up about half a heart, at the cost of taking more damage. A full Energonicon cannot make use of extra cubes, so timely tapping to spend the energy before obtaining more is key. As your characters level up, they can store more Energon cubes, up to three, which generally extend the duration of the Energonicon's effects.

Most areas also have random destructible elements that can be blasted. The more destruction you cause, the more Coins you get to buy upgrades and explore new areas. Each level has a set length; you do not have to pop every Piggie to pass, merely survive to the end.

"Survive"? Yeah. Some Piggies are weaponized and will begin to attack shortly after appearing on-screen, even before you can retaliate. Thus, popping these Piggies (or at least upending them to throw off their aim) quickly becomes essential. You can also try to escape attacks and falling Monoliths by transforming to vehicle mode. This speeds you along a bit, but removes your ability to attack or call in partners, plus you can only maintain vehicle mode for a limited time. Attacking automatically transforms you back to robot mode. There are other obstacles that can decrease a character's health bar; lose all your life and the character is picked up by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]; you can then spend some [[Gem]]s to immediately put them back into the fight, or let the timer run out and quit the level. If you quit, you will not earn Piggie points for the level, you do keep any Coins you collected. Health does not restore between levels, so if a character is low you must spend Coins to repair them. This takes them out of the game for a while, in real-time, even when the game is off. You can then repair them instantly by spending Gems, or you can skip all that and immediately restore them to full health instantly by watching an ad (up to 30 seconds long) or scanning their transformable figure (if they have one) with a [[Telepod]].

New stages are unlocked by leveling up your characters, increasing your Rank one point with every level-up. Every 5 or 10 Rank settings lets you clear the clouds away from a new area of Piggy Island. The Caves can only be unlocked by using 10000 Plasma. Plasma can be unlocked by Challenge Events, Daily Quests, Daily Rewards, and Crates.

Cleared stages will slowly earn Coins over real-time. Tapping on the Coins on the map adds them to your bank. After a set point they will not accrue anymore: this threshold is about four hours of real time, the maximum amount hinging on how many character Squads you've completed. There are also randomly spawning treasure chests on the map, tap them to earn various amounts of Gems. However, roaming Eggbots will re-cyberform cleared stages, which removes their Coin bonuses. You can see which stages they are working on, how long the cyberforming process will take, and even interrupt their work (at the cost of Gems), giving you the chance to pelt an Eggbot in-level for extra Coins. Cyberforming too goes on in real-time. Once a stage is re-cyberformed, it can be played again. Note that merely peeking at an in-development will not automatically charge you Gems; you still have a choice to intercept or not.

===Character Choices===
Every stage has a pre-set character you control, based on who you've rescued so far. Every character has a different style of attack, movement speed, and armor rating. Working out the strengths and weaknesses of each character is key to high scores, and in some cases simple survival.

New characters can be added to your roster in a few different ways. In-game, a set of "starter" characters are held captive in ice blocks on the map, one per area, and you must "spend" a specific number of popped Piggies to break them out. You then have to play a short level with that character, and if they make it to the end, they're yours to keep. If not, they are re-frozen, but thankfully you can try again without having to spend all those hard-earned Piggy points again. There are also many, ''many'' other characters who can be unlocked via Space Bridge Missions (see below) or Challenge Events (also see below).

Out-of-game, this is where you can spend actual-factual money, on the [[Angry Birds Transformers (toyline)|tie-in toys]]. By placing one of the figures on a [[Telepod]] and placing ''that'' on your device's camera lens, the game reads the code on the figure and inserts it into the game for a limited amount of time (currently 24 hours). While the characters unlocked this way are only available temporarily until unlocked via Piggie points, there is no limit on how often you can scan the figure, plus any upgrade progress is saved. You can also use this method to power-up already-unlocked characters before a stage or speed up their repairs without spending Gems; again there is no limit to the number of times you can scan (but the effects will not stack).

;Improving characters
Every character can be upgraded multiple times (nominal maximum level for characters is 15, but they can be upgraded further than that in select Challenge Events) by spending Coins and Materials, which (of course) takes them out of play for a while. Each upgrade is pre-set, increasing attack strength, armor strength, or vehicle mode duration. At certain levels, their Energon capacity is increased, and these levels vary from character to character. You can spend much-rarer Gems to make the upgrade happen instantly; the closer the upgrades are to complete, the fewer Gems you need to spend. Upgrading characters is ''vital'' as the levels get harder and harder, not to mention in the phone version you can only unlock new areas with an overall player level, which is raised by upgrading your characters. This isn't the case in the tablet version where you can spend Gold Coins to unlock new areas. You can only have one character undergoing an upgrade at a time.

Characters can also be upgraded inside Astrotrain by customizing them with Accessories. These extra items cost Gems (or Tokens, see "Challenge Events" below) and not only alter the characters' appearance, but they boost stats, or imbue special abilities to weapons. One Accessory can be placed on a character's head, face, chest, arms and back each. Some Challenge Events have special exclusive Accessories you can't buy with Gems! As most Accessories are character-specific, see each character's page for more detailed information.

;Call-in Buddies
[[File:Angry-Birds-Transformers-Call-in-buddy-Energon-Bumblebee-Chuck.jpg|thumb|New characters are frequently "previewed" as call-in buddies before they're properly available.]]
Soon you get the option to have a second character on standby, who you can call in and have the computer control for a brief period. They enter the stage in slow motion with a massive shockwave that does damage to most everything within the blast radius, obliterating Ice Blocks but only damaging tougher targets. These characters will warp out after a few seconds, then you must wait for their meter to re-charge before calling them back in. However, there's a limit to when you are able to call in a partner; once you see [[Astrotrain (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Astrotrain]] fly overhead, your partner's no longer available. On the other hand, the stage is close to over! But if your partner is ''already'' out when you hit that checkpoint, then they will stay active until the very end of the level, nice for really piling on the destruction.

You get to see your partner before you start the stage, and if you don't like that character choice, you can change it by spending some Coins. Partners are either randomly generated (which can let you see characters you haven't unlocked yet), or pulled from the character rosters of your friends if you've connected to the game via Facebook or Google+ or iTunes or whatever the social network stuff the kids are into these days is. If you called on them in the level, you can "thank" them afterward. Doing so gives the other player a nominal reward (either a Gem or 25 Coins), while not thanking them simply tells the other player that while you're grateful for the firepower assist, you don't think they deserve any actual compensation. You jerk. However this seems to be only for your friends if you use the social network support. When you don't have friends or don't believe in social media, you get random users to help, and if people use your characters and you're not friends with them via social network you don't get any rewards if they thank you.
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*[[Red (AB)|Red]] as:
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
**Energon Optimus Prime
**Ultimate Optimus Prime
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
**Epic Optimus Prime

*[[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as:
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
**High-Octane Bumblebee
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]
**Energon Bumblebee
**Nemesis Hot Rod
**Classic Bumblebee

*[[Terence (AB)|Terence]] as:
**[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]
**[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]
**[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
**[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]

*[[Bubbles]] as:
**[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
**[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]
**[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
**[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]

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*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Grimlock (G1)|Grey Slam Grimlock]]
**Energon Grimlock
**Goldbite Grimlock

*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
**[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
**[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
**[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]
**[[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]
**[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]

*The [[Blues]] as:
**[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
**[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
**[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

*[[Silver]] as:
**[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]
**Energon Windblade
**[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]

*[[Bomb (AB)|Bomb]] as:
**[[Drift (G1)|Drift]]
**[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

*[[Matilda]] as:
**[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]
**Energon Nautica
**[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]

*Mighty Eagle as:
**[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]*



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'''Accessories'''
*[[Daniel (AB)|Daniel]]
*[[Dion (AB)|Dion]]
*[[Eject (AB)|Eject]]
*[[Guardian (AB)|Guardian]]
*[[Hi-Q#Angry Birds Transformers|HiQ]]{{sic}}
*[[Huffer (AB)|Huffer]]
*[[Metroplex (AB)|Metroplex]]
*[[Pipes (AB)|Pipes]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (AB)|Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Steeljaw]]
*[[Stranglehold#Angry Birds Transformers|Stranglehold]]
*[[Stripes#Angry Birds Transformers|Stripes]]
*[[Sundor#Angry Birds Transformers|Sundor]]
*[[Wheelie (AB)|Wheelie]]

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*[[King Pig]] as:
**[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]
**[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]
**[[Megatron (Movie)|Ultimate Megatron]]
**Dark Megatron
**[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
**Energon Shockwave
**Energon Megatron

*[[Chef Pig]] as:
**[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
**Energon Soundwave
**[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]

*[[Moustache Pig]] as:
**[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
**Energon Lockdown
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
**[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

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*[[Corporal Pig]] as:
**[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction film|Galvatron]]
**Energon Galvatron
**[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]

*[[Minion Pig]] as:
**[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Starscream (G1)|Energon Starscream]]
**[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
**Starscream
**[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
**[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
**[[Strikebot|Strikebot bomber]]

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

*[[Astrotrain (AB)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Professor Pig]]

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'''Accessories'''
*[[Balo#Angry Birds Transformers|Balo]]
*[[Beastbox (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Beastbox]]
*[[Brunt (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Brunt]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Frenzy (AB)|Frenzy]]
*[[Full-Tilt (AB)|Full-Tilt]]
*[[Kremzeek (AB)|Kremzeek]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ratbat (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ratbat]]
*[[Ravage (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ravage]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Reflector]]
*[[Rumble (AB)|Rumble]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Sentinel]]
*[[Shrapnel (AB)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Squawktalk (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Squawktalk]]
*[[Wingthing (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Wingthing]]

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*[[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbots]]
*[[Minion Pig#As the Eggbot Army|Minion Pigs]]
*[[Walking Mortar Tower]]s
*[[Boss Pig]]
*[[Unicron Pig]]
*[[Boss Pig#Boss Bat Pig|Boss Bat Pig]]
*[[Monolith]]
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Upcoming character.''
:
{{anchor|Squads}}
;Squads
Completing character Squads is the key to bigger earnings, in many different ways. The more Squads you have filled out, the higher the max number of Coins unoccupied map spaces can accrue. Also, any character from a completed Squad earns a 50% Coins bonus once they finish a level. Luckily, any Squads you complete will ''stay'' checked as complete even if new characters are later added to them, so you don't have to worry about losing bonuses with game updates.

During many Challenge Events (see below), you can earn bonuses to your Event scores by using a character from the suggested Squad. For a while the chosen Squad changed every four hours with (mostly) randomized percentages, but currently stays set at a single squad for the duration of the Event, with a x4 score multiplier ''if'' the character has been "Promoted". (If this sounds like it's kind of complicated, well, it ''is'' kind of complicated.)

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Rescue Bots'''
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Heatwave
*Ratchet
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Instruments of Destruction'''
*Soundwave
*Soundblaster
*Blaster
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target: 2006'''
*Ultra Magnus
*Galvatron
*Jazz
*Hound
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Pure Warriors'''
*Lockdown
*Energon Lockdown
*Brawl
*Ironhide
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Seekers'''
*Energon Starscream
*Thundercracker
*Skywarp
*Starscream
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energon Fueled'''
*Energon Grimlock
*Energon Soundwave
*Energon Galvatron
*Energon Optimus Prime
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Variant Versions'''
*Ultimate Megatron
*Ultimate Optimus Prime
*Goldbite Grimlock
*High Octane Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leaders'''
*Bludgeon
*Sentinel Prime
*Grey Slam Grimlock
*Dark Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Valkyries'''
*Arcee
*Airachnid
*Windblade
*Chromia
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Brothers in Armor'''
*Prowl
*Bluestreak
*Smokescreen
*Beachcomber
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Iconic Transformers'''
*Epic Optimus Prime
*Nemesis Prime
*Energon Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Hotrods'''
*Rodimus
*Dead End
*Ricochet
*Drift
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Cybertronians'''
*Shockwave
*Acid Storm
*Sunstorm
*Trypticon
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Wreckers'''
*Wheeljack
*Ultra Magnus
*Rodimus
*Moonracer
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Enslavers'''
*Scorponok
*Barricade
*Motormaster
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Speedsters'''
*Sideswipe
*Red Alert
*Sunstreaker
*Mirage
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energized'''
*Energon Windblade
*Energon Shockwave
*Energon Nautica
*Energon Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Femme Fatale
*Nautica
*Elita One
*Strongarm
*Novastar
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''VIP
*Alpha Trion
|}

===Materials===
[[File:ABTF-screen MaterialSilo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Materials are special items earned by successfully completing stages, Missions, and Daily Quests, stored in the Silo. These are used to create Energonicons (and other prizes) at [[Professor Pig]]'s lab, and to upgrade your characters.

The amount of Materials you can store is dictated by the level of the Silo. The Silo can be upgraded using Coins and Materials, which not only lets you store larger numbers and higher levels of Materials, but increases the number and rarity of Materials rewarded upon stage completion. Any Materials won that exceed the Silo's capacity are converted to Coins. The Silo's maximum level was 15, but a fall 2017 update increased the storage capacity to 25.

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:65%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Material Level'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Autobird Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Silo Maximum Capacity'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Coin Value'''
|-
|Level 1
|[[Birdium]]
|[[Pig Iron]]
|<s>15</s> 35
|60
|-
|Level 2
|[[Autocog]]
|[[Deceptigear]]
|<s>15</s> 35
| 60
|-
|Level 3
|[[Anger Chip]]
|[[Badness Processor]]
|<s>12</s> 22
| 150
|-
|Level 4
|[[Super Rareium]]
|Super Rareium
|<s>5</s> 15
| 600
|-
|}
</center>

===Space Bridge Missions===
In addition to the stages, there are [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] Missions that your freed characters can complete in order to earn Materials, Coins, Gems, or even new characters (Arcee, Airachnid, Prowl, and Bluestreak). There are three Space Bridges difficulties —Easy, Medium, and Hard— progressively unlocked by clearing more of the map of clouds. Each Space Bridge also has three Missions to choose from when open, with three different time requirements: the longer the Mission, the better the potential prizes.

Missions are "played" by selecting up to three characters from your available roster to participate. The Easy Bridge lets you send two characters for free, the other two only one, and sending any more requires Gem spending. Easy And Medium cost 100 Gems per extra character, and Hard 200, and given you ''might'' get back a grand total of 20 Gems even at the highest prize levels that is compltely not worth it. Characters who are taking part in Missions are basically gone for the duration, unable to be played in normal stages (and sometimes Challenge Events) until the Mission timer runs out. You can cut the Mission short by spending Gems.

Every Mission has a "type" icon: a light bulb (intelligence), a magnifying glass (investigation), or a missile (firepower), which helps the player determine which character would be most suited for completing it. The higher the level your character is at, the better the character is and the higher they'll score. Once you have your character(s) selected, you are able to use popped Pigs as "reinforcements" to lower the Mission timer to a minimum of half the original runtime (which can easily cost thousands of Pig points, but those are really easy to amass).

When the Mission is completed, the result screen bar fills up, earning you a key for every "level", up to five total (you always automatically get one key regardless of performance). You also (usually) have the option to watch an ad to earn one additional key. These keys are used to unlock the five prize boxes presented to you. The potential prizes are quickly shown before being wrapped in gift boxes and spun around randomly, thus you must blindly select a present and hope for the best. If you don't have enough keys to unlock all five prizes, you can spend Gems (because of course you can) to collect the remaining presents (10 for Easy, 20 for Medium, and 30 for Hard), but this is really only worth it for unlocking new characters or if you ''really really'' need that [[Super Rareium]] ''right now''.

Given how many characters you can amass, this is a pretty simple way to gather Materials, tons of Coins, and even Gems over time with minimal effort.

===Ads and upsells===
[[File:ABTF-screen BuyGems.jpg|thumb|300px|Keep in mind the average, decent Accessory costs are roughly 400 Gems. Better ones 800~1000 or so.]]
It's a free game, so how does Rovio make its money? By copious amounts of ads (largely for other games) and by enticing you to spend real currency on in-game currency.

The ads can actually have a gameplay effect, in a disturbingly clever move. After completing any stage, you are given the option to watch a short video ad; doing so doubles your end-of-stage rewards. Similarly, when opening a Daily Reward, you can watch an ad to double the reward. Like we already said, upon completeing a Space Bridge Mission, you can watch an ad to obtain an extra key. When choosing a partner for a stage, you will also get a prompt to watch an ad; doing so gives your partner a one-stage stat boost and ups the amount of time they can stay in-play. However, you can only watch so many ads within a set amount of time, so choose which bonuses you go for wisely. You can also watch an ad to repair a character instantly; there does not appear to be any limit to this. And of course, ads may pop up anyway unless a purchase is made.

Spending real monies allows you to buy large numbers of Gems, which are used to buy Accessories, speed up character upgrades and repairs, interrupt the Eggbot terraforming to make a stage playable sooner, and about a billion other small things all over the game. Gem packages range from 150 for $4.49 US to 5200 for '''''$99.99''''' which what the hell who even spends that much money on these things?! And considering that mere ''accessories'', can run up to 1000 crystals, with most of the "buddy character" ones in the 850 range? Yeesh. From time to time there will be "sales" which either cut the prices down a bit or give you more Gems in each package, but come on.

Depending on who you ask, according to many reviewers, if you had to do a wipe or ever lose your files for some reason, you can lose all your progress. People have gotten their characters leveled up to the max. Which costs hundreds of thousands of gold coins or thousands of gems (read: lots and lots of grinding or real monies) only for it to be all for naught. But now that's not much of a problem since you can cloud save your progress with the Game Center on IOS or a Facebook account on Android.
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===Challenge Events===
Starting in late 2015, the game introduced Challenge Events, five-to-ten-day-long themed events with the lure of prizes including unique unlockable characters and Accessories. While sparse at first, by mid-2016 events were popping up ''really'' frequently. Now it's continuous scheduled event after event.
[[File:ABTF-screen ChallengeEvent.jpg|left|300px|thumb]]
Each day of an Event, the player is pit against 19 randomly-selected others at the same level (across the whole player base!) in a race to tally the most points within 24 hours by destroying as many of a specific object or enemy as possible in separate event stages. Entering a Challenge stage takes one "battery" of energy from the Challenge selection; the player starts with four, and spent batteries will recharge after an hour, one at a time. ''Of course'' you can spend Gems to speed up the process and instantly go back to four full batteries, but that cost increases every time: the first recharge costs 10 Gems, the next 20, then 40, 60, 80, then up to 100 for each recharge. Thankfully, that charge resets to the lowest amount each new day of the event.

In the earliest events, players could only take a single already-unlocked character and an [[Energonicon]] into the event with them. Eventually this changed, and depending on the event, you might be able to choose from your entire roster of unlocked characters, only certain members you've unlocked that match the event theme, or even "trial" characters you don't have yet who you can permanently unlock for the first time through the event you're playing there and now. Sometimes you can choose two characters and swap back and forth between the two (with a delay in recall time, of course). In some events, choosing characters from specific Teams and a specific Energonicon will add a percentage bonus to your final score, though given the potential dangers, one must take care to decide if the bonus is worth it if the bonus-giving characters aren't well-suited to taking out the target of choice for the day.

In 2017, the bonus scoring was changed to use "Sparks" won in Daily Challenges and awarded as Event prizes. By spending Sparks, you could "promote" a character, giving them an extra 5% bonus to your score per "rank" at the end of a run. Naturally, the higher the rank, the more Sparks you need. Selecting characters from the bonus Squad (which does not change for the duration of the event) gives them a multiplier to their Promotion bonuses, quadrupling the score.

Challenges are rewarded with Tokens, earned by reaching certain target milestones (milestones and prize amounts now vary from event to event), and according to your rank at the end of the 24-hour period (from 1000 to 100). These Tokens carry over from prior days' challenges up until the end of the promotion, and can be spent on prizes, including new characters, instant level-ups and accessories for select characters, Sparks, and Coins. Accessories are often less costly to obtain in Challenges than via normal Gem purchase. There is a 1-day token exchange period after each event ends, so some can spend the tokens they may have won from the final day's competition... and any ''new'' Tokens awarded through other means during the exchange period.

Originally, the milestones were consecutive 10 to 100. up to 550 tokens each day. Occasionally, mini-events give more token amounts than usual. But with the current token system, the maximum tokens possible per day are about 2000! But the final three milestones are ''impossible'' to reach without ''two'' highly-promoted characters of the same squad and/or hundreds and hundreds of gems!

Tokens are not currently able to be saved between different Challenge Events, but representatives from Rovio/[[Exient]] had raised it as a possibility, especially given how frequent the events have become. A year later, and they haven't done it, so pfffffft.

:''For a rundown of the history of Challenge Events, see [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events]].''
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===Achievements===
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===Daily Quests===
[[File:ABTF-screen DailyQuest.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Starting in September 2016, the game added Daily Quests, which are like the normal Achievements, but on a much smaller scale. Every 24 hours (starting at midnight via the clock on the player's device), eight randomized Quests are opened up, each earning a small prize for completion.

Quests can range from simple stuff like visiting a certain area so many times, destroying enough Pigs or blocks, creating enough items at the Lab, etc, to more difficult feats like pulling off enough slow-mo [[Monolith]] dodges, entering Astrotrain while scrambled, or racking up enough damage while in fast-forward at the [[Piggy Island|Cobalt Plateaus]]. The prizes are similarly random, with Pig Points, Coins, Gems, Materials, and even Tokens (only during Challenge Events) available.

There is also a ninth Quest with a four-part prize, earned only by completing all eight other Quests within the 24 hours.

With the introduction of Sparks, many quests were dropped completely, and others made to appear less frequently. Currently, these Daily Quests are always in the mix:

* Visit the Pig lab and craft something
* Open 5 Crates
* Visit Shockwave's Spire
* Thank 3 buddies after events
* Collect 30 Energon cubes
* Pop 300 of any type of Pig

The final prize is always a generous 10 gems, 250 pigs, 15000 coins, and <s>500</s> 400 spark.
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===Daily Reward===
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-Cave-Locked.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-After-Cave-Unlocked.jpg|thumb]]
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===Jenga stage===
Down at the beach, there's the Jenga stage, shaped like the large [[Hal|Grimlock Bird]] Jenga toy that you could buy in stores. This mini-game remains locked until you use an unlocking code found in any of the ''Angry Birds Transformers Jenga'' toys.

Once open, this stage is a fair bit different. First you pick a Driver and a Gunner from a fixed set of characters (unaffected by who you have unlocked or away on Missions or upgrading). The Driver then travels along a path, gathering free-floating Coins and smashing through block towers. There are holes in the path, so sometimes you need to hit the turbo button for a burst of speed to carry you over. The turbo boost will drain quickly, so overuse can leave you dry when the big jump comes up. The goal is to gather as many coins and clear out as many blocks as possible and make it to the end for a higher score. Falling into a pit doesn't end the level, it just ends the Driver's turn and makes the Gunner's turn that little bit more difficult.

The Gunner then runs through a different path further out, and their job is to clear out as many blocks from inside the giant Grimlock Bird frame with their firepower. Naturally, this is easier if the Driver has cleared out the block towers that stood between the Gunner path and the frame. The more blocks that are destroyed or at least knocked completely out of the frame, the higher your score.

So why do this? Your Jenga scores accumulate over the course of 24 hours, and reaching 300 points nets you a prize. Often this is just a sum of Coins, no big whoop. But it's worth checking back every day, because the prize changes every 24 hours, and sometimes it's a small cache of Gems. Spending five minutes to get 10 Gems isn't bad, given how stingy the game can be with giving away the premium currency. Also, what happens in Jenga mode counts towards your Daily Quests: every mile you walk or drive, every block you smash, and every time you finish the "event". It can be a very quick way to knock out a couple of Quests at no cost other than a few minutes' time.

{{note|Bumblebee seems to be the best choice for the Driver, while Bludgeon works best as the Gunner thanks to his wide multi-shot cannon, though characters with rapid-fire attacks can really clean up if they can equip explosive rounds (like Energon Starscream). The available characters in Jenga mode have changed over the course of the game, eliminating certain characters whose weapons are designed for easy mass block destruction.}}
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===Sparkrun===
[[File:ABTFScreen-Sparkrun.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Introduced March 2017, the Sparkrun lets you earn Spark (Only Spark; you don't earn any pigs or coins in this mode) by destroying everything you can in a special extra-long stage that goes through five random areas, with transitions through caves. You select three characters, and should your first 'bot go down, the next one you selected takes his place. You can also use a random character specially power-boosted for the Sparkrun. Promoted characters can also be used to increase the final score, which you'll need as they may not be enough stuff to get all the Spark in the level alone. Earn enough spark and the next difficulty level will be unlocked, each level adding 10 additional Spark to the initial 100, and increasing the damage of offensive pigs.

Gold blocks give the most amount of spark points, so be sure to destroy all of them!

Watch out for pigs with special buffs, like those that deal painfully more damage, regenerate health, shielded pigs immune to small arms fire, fast pigs, and health buffed pigs!

The Sparkrun can be played once a day, but can be reactivated for 100 gems.

As of a June 2017 update, many improvements were made. All enemies and missiles now give points when before only ground pigs and blocks gave points. Spark scoring has been rebalanced, making it easier to earn the max amount of Spark in higher difficulties. A fourth character slot can be unlocked for 1000 gems. And more importantly, the game is much, much less likely to crash in the middle of a Sparkrun. However, as players continued to advance in the game and "max" out their team of four characters at full promotion (140% x4) they realized the maximum difficulty in Sparkrun ended at 160. It was not possible to advance beyond difficulty 160 and the maximum reward of 1690 Sparks were incredibly rare to obtain due to the limited number of points that could be scored (the 5 levels in a Sparkrun course + the interconnecting caverns were completely random).

In a February 2018 update, a fifth character slot was added and available to be unlocked (permanently) for 2500 gems. The difficult ceiling was again raised beyond the previous maximum (160) with increasing Spark rewards. In the same update, the maximum promotion of characters were also raised (increased from 140% to 175%) which made it possible to once again score enough points to obtain the max Sparks available in a single Sparkrun.

===Crates===
In a September 2017 update, Crates were introduced which give various prizes, which fall under five rarities. Steel Crates give common, uncommon, or rare prizes that can be claimed for free every 24 hours or purchased for 15000 coins each; ''finally'' something to spend the coins you've stockpiled in the millions on. Opening ten at a time gives a guaranteed Rare prize. Gold Crates can give rare, epic, or legendary prizes, and can be purchased for 200 Gems each. Opening ten at a time is 5% off and gives a guaranteed epic prize.

Some of the possible prizes by rartiy:
*Common: Coins, 1-star accessory, Pigs, Tokens (~30~), Gems (2-3), Materials
*Uncommon: Coins, Materials
*Rare: Coins(~14500~), Spark, Tokens, 2~3-star Accessory upgrade
*Epic: 3-star accessory, 3-star accessory upgrade, Gems (~200~)
*Legendary: Instant upgrade, new Bot

Speaking of accessories, this update revamps the accessory system; Gem costs are significantly reduced, although this means token costs of accessories in Challenge Events is double the gem cost. New accessories are introduced (and old accessories from waaay back in 2014 are re-introduced). Accessories have five ratings, and can be unlocked or upgraded from crates.
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===Shockwave's Spire===
Thought opening Gold Crates was a gamble? Well this new feature introduced December 2017 is really a gamble! Shockwave's Spire is essentially the same as ''Angry Birds 2'''s Tower of Fortune. There are several floors that each have four cards from which you pick one and get various prizes. The higher you go, the better the prizes and higher the rarity, all the way to legendary prizes at floor 90! And a guaranteed accessory every 5 floors! You can exit anytime and claim the prizes in the stash. '''''But''''' if you pick a pig card, you will lose them all! Unless you pay gems to keep playing. The gem cost will naturally increase significantly each time you make a gambling blunder.

Once you exit, Shockwave's Spire will not be available to play again (not even gem skips!) until the next day.

Be careful not to form certain habits and throw in way too many gems (and money).
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==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* This is the second ''Angry Birds'' crossover game, the first being with the undisputed king of cross-promotion, ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
* This is also the second 3D ''Angry Birds'' title, with prior games using 2D graphics save the racing game ''Angry Birds Go!'' (which also got a [[Hasbro]] toyline).
* You can alter a device's time to make the upgrades, Missions and other timed aspects go faster, although if you go too far or revert to current time, you'll get an error message about "Time travel detected! Your characters have suffered" and you'll be slapped on the wrist by getting them downgraded in relation to how far away from real time you were. So maybe don't do that.

===References===
This game is loaded with tiny jokes and references to Transformers lore.

* The character designs pull from a broad mix of generations. While (obviously) [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] gets the most representation, there are also elements from the [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]], ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]''. Each character also has a number of wearable accessories, many of which are based on wider ''Transformers'' lore. (See individual character pages for the rundown on each.)
*The initial loading screen has numerous nods to more specific (and occasionally obscure) bits of Transformers lore:
{{collist|3|
:*"[[Mechanical Difficulties!|Crowning Grimlock]]"
:*"Rhyming with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]"
:*"[[Target: 2006|Targeting 2006]]"
:*"Seeing if we've got [[The Touch]]"
:*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Dueling on dams]]"
:*"Rebuilding [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]]"
:*"[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|Hailing Megatron]]"
:*"Pouring water on [[scraplet]]s"
:*"Practicing [[Metallikato]]"
:*"Crashing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]"
:*"Rebooting [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|Teletraan 1]]"
:*"Spying on [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]]"
:*"Unlocking Lockdown"
:*"Having a taste of our own electro-medicine"
:*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|Satisfying logic circuits]]"
:*"[[Atlantis, Arise!|Enjoying hospitality]] of [[Sub-Atlantica]]"
:*"[[Day of the Machines|Detecting a rat named Megatron]]"
:*"[[Return of the Dino Bot|Thanking the Eggspark for hot, brown water]]"
:*"Trying out [[Jet judo|Jet Judo]]"
:*"De-stinging the Stinger"
:*"Transforming Jazz. Fiddly!"
}}
* The music for the game was composed by [[Vince DiCola]] (with [[Kenny Meriedeth]]), who did the score for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Pig City events have [[:File:Cybertronsoundwave.jpg|Soundwave lamposts]] and purple Cybertronian shuttles strewn all over the level that can be easily destroyed.
* The (removed) building for friend activity resembles [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s city mode. But it returned in a different location as the new Sparkrun mode.
* Most of the accesories to the charcters are based on different characters, items, and tools from different continuties.

== External links ==
* [http://www.cnet.com/news/angry-birds-transformers-takes-wing-as-new-app-and-toys/ Angry Birds Transformers takes wing as new app and toys]
* [http://transformers.angrybirds.com/ Official Website]

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Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)

2019-03-17T20:45:45Z

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{{videogame
|title=''Angry Birds Transformers''
|image=Angry birds transformers.jpg
|caption=It's happening.
|developer=[[Rovio]] & [[Exient]]
|publisher=Rovio Mobile
|date=[[October 15]], 2014 (iOS) [[October 30]], 2014 (Android)
|platforms=Apple iOS 7+ (iPad, iPhone) Android
|ratings=
}}
'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a mobile app for both iPhone and Android platforms developed and published by [[Rovio]]. It is a themed version of the developer's mega-popular mobile game ''{{w|Angry Birds}}''.

As of Febuary 2019, it is still live and still updating with new competitions and characters.

==Synopsis==
The [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers comic|EggSpark]] has landed on [[Piggy Island]], transforming its dueling inhabitants and giving them bodies and powers based on the Transformers: the birds of the [[Flock]] become [[Autobird]]s and the [[Bad Piggies]] the [[Deceptihog]]s. The two sides briefly continue their struggle with these new powers until they are both threatened by another transformed group, the [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbot]]s, who seek to transform all of Piggy Island into metal, backed by countless robotized [[Minion Pig]]s.

Most of the Autobirds and all of the Deceptihogs are captured leaving only [[Red (AB)|Red]] (who has the powers of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]]) free. The leader of the Flock (you know him well) heads out to free the Autobirds ''and'' Deceptihogs, for only by joining forces can they restore Piggy Island to normal!

==Gameplay==
The game is a deviation from the normal ''Angry Birds'' formula, but the core goal, toppling block towers to pop the Bad Piggies on them, is the same.

Once you select an available stage from the map of Piggie Island, your character runs along the foreground at a set speed, as block towers scroll by in the background. By tapping the screen, your character takes aim and fires their weapon. You can also hold-and-drag to fire in a spread (if the character's weapon isn't a single-shot blast), or press the "Auto" button to let the computer do the targeting for you (though it isn't very efficient). The trick is to quickly determine which blocks in the structure are best to destroy/shove to cause a domino effect, toppling them and popping the Piggies by dropping blocks on them or making them fall far enough. (Remember, weaker blocks are not always the best target!) You can also attack the Piggies directly; in fact, some characters specialize in this more direct approach!

Block types include:
:*'''Ice Blocks''': Very weak, easily shattered (1 Coin)
:*'''Wood Blocks''': Fairly sturdy but not hard to break (2 Coins)
:*'''Stone Blocks''': Very durable, better for pushing than breaking (3 Coins)
:*'''TNT Blocks''': Easily-broken crates that explode with a considerable radius, sending blocks flying
:*'''Coin Blocks''': Golden blocks that spit out Coins with every hit. Pretty dang sturdy, but if you destroy them, you earn a lot of Coins (50~250 Coins).

Each stage is also littered with cyberformed scenery with blinky lights that can be blasted to revert it to normal. Doing so sends an [[Energon cube]] hurtling towards the character. If the character is accompanied by an [[Energonicon]], the cube is used to fuel its special power, activated by tapping the icon. If the character is an Energon variant then the character's health will go up about half a heart, at the cost of taking more damage. A full Energonicon cannot make use of extra cubes, so timely tapping to spend the energy before obtaining more is key. As your characters level up, they can store more Energon cubes, up to three, which generally extend the duration of the Energonicon's effects.

Most areas also have random destructible elements that can be blasted. The more destruction you cause, the more Coins you get to buy upgrades and explore new areas. Each level has a set length; you do not have to pop every Piggie to pass, merely survive to the end.

"Survive"? Yeah. Some Piggies are weaponized and will begin to attack shortly after appearing on-screen, even before you can retaliate. Thus, popping these Piggies (or at least upending them to throw off their aim) quickly becomes essential. You can also try to escape attacks and falling Monoliths by transforming to vehicle mode. This speeds you along a bit, but removes your ability to attack or call in partners, plus you can only maintain vehicle mode for a limited time. Attacking automatically transforms you back to robot mode. There are other obstacles that can decrease a character's health bar; lose all your life and the character is picked up by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]; you can then spend some [[Gem]]s to immediately put them back into the fight, or let the timer run out and quit the level. If you quit, you will not earn Piggie points for the level, you do keep any Coins you collected. Health does not restore between levels, so if a character is low you must spend Coins to repair them. This takes them out of the game for a while, in real-time, even when the game is off. You can then repair them instantly by spending Gems, or you can skip all that and immediately restore them to full health instantly by watching an ad (up to 30 seconds long) or scanning their transformable figure (if they have one) with a [[Telepod]].

New stages are unlocked by leveling up your characters, increasing your Rank one point with every level-up. Every 5 or 10 Rank settings lets you clear the clouds away from a new area of Piggy Island. The Caves can only be unlocked by using 10000 Plasma. Plasma can be unlocked by Challenge Events, Daily Quests, Daily Rewards, and Crates.

Cleared stages will slowly earn Coins over real-time. Tapping on the Coins on the map adds them to your bank. After a set point they will not accrue anymore: this threshold is about four hours of real time, the maximum amount hinging on how many character Squads you've completed. There are also randomly spawning treasure chests on the map, tap them to earn various amounts of Gems. However, roaming Eggbots will re-cyberform cleared stages, which removes their Coin bonuses. You can see which stages they are working on, how long the cyberforming process will take, and even interrupt their work (at the cost of Gems), giving you the chance to pelt an Eggbot in-level for extra Coins. Cyberforming too goes on in real-time. Once a stage is re-cyberformed, it can be played again. Note that merely peeking at an in-development will not automatically charge you Gems; you still have a choice to intercept or not.

===Character Choices===
Every stage has a pre-set character you control, based on who you've rescued so far. Every character has a different style of attack, movement speed, and armor rating. Working out the strengths and weaknesses of each character is key to high scores, and in some cases simple survival.

New characters can be added to your roster in a few different ways. In-game, a set of "starter" characters are held captive in ice blocks on the map, one per area, and you must "spend" a specific number of popped Piggies to break them out. You then have to play a short level with that character, and if they make it to the end, they're yours to keep. If not, they are re-frozen, but thankfully you can try again without having to spend all those hard-earned Piggy points again. There are also many, ''many'' other characters who can be unlocked via Space Bridge Missions (see below) or Challenge Events (also see below).

Out-of-game, this is where you can spend actual-factual money, on the [[Angry Birds Transformers (toyline)|tie-in toys]]. By placing one of the figures on a [[Telepod]] and placing ''that'' on your device's camera lens, the game reads the code on the figure and inserts it into the game for a limited amount of time (currently 24 hours). While the characters unlocked this way are only available temporarily until unlocked via Piggie points, there is no limit on how often you can scan the figure, plus any upgrade progress is saved. You can also use this method to power-up already-unlocked characters before a stage or speed up their repairs without spending Gems; again there is no limit to the number of times you can scan (but the effects will not stack).

;Improving characters
Every character can be upgraded multiple times (nominal maximum level for characters is 15, but they can be upgraded further than that in select Challenge Events) by spending Coins and Materials, which (of course) takes them out of play for a while. Each upgrade is pre-set, increasing attack strength, armor strength, or vehicle mode duration. At certain levels, their Energon capacity is increased, and these levels vary from character to character. You can spend much-rarer Gems to make the upgrade happen instantly; the closer the upgrades are to complete, the fewer Gems you need to spend. Upgrading characters is ''vital'' as the levels get harder and harder, not to mention in the phone version you can only unlock new areas with an overall player level, which is raised by upgrading your characters. This isn't the case in the tablet version where you can spend Gold Coins to unlock new areas. You can only have one character undergoing an upgrade at a time.

Characters can also be upgraded inside Astrotrain by customizing them with Accessories. These extra items cost Gems (or Tokens, see "Challenge Events" below) and not only alter the characters' appearance, but they boost stats, or imbue special abilities to weapons. One Accessory can be placed on a character's head, face, chest, arms and back each. Some Challenge Events have special exclusive Accessories you can't buy with Gems! As most Accessories are character-specific, see each character's page for more detailed information.

;Call-in Buddies
[[File:Angry-Birds-Transformers-Call-in-buddy-Energon-Bumblebee-Chuck.jpg|thumb|New characters are frequently "previewed" as call-in buddies before they're properly available.]]
Soon you get the option to have a second character on standby, who you can call in and have the computer control for a brief period. They enter the stage in slow motion with a massive shockwave that does damage to most everything within the blast radius, obliterating Ice Blocks but only damaging tougher targets. These characters will warp out after a few seconds, then you must wait for their meter to re-charge before calling them back in. However, there's a limit to when you are able to call in a partner; once you see [[Astrotrain (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Astrotrain]] fly overhead, your partner's no longer available. On the other hand, the stage is close to over! But if your partner is ''already'' out when you hit that checkpoint, then they will stay active until the very end of the level, nice for really piling on the destruction.

You get to see your partner before you start the stage, and if you don't like that character choice, you can change it by spending some Coins. Partners are either randomly generated (which can let you see characters you haven't unlocked yet), or pulled from the character rosters of your friends if you've connected to the game via Facebook or Google+ or iTunes or whatever the social network stuff the kids are into these days is. If you called on them in the level, you can "thank" them afterward. Doing so gives the other player a nominal reward (either a Gem or 25 Coins), while not thanking them simply tells the other player that while you're grateful for the firepower assist, you don't think they deserve any actual compensation. You jerk. However this seems to be only for your friends if you use the social network support. When you don't have friends or don't believe in social media, you get random users to help, and if people use your characters and you're not friends with them via social network you don't get any rewards if they thank you.
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====Featured characters====
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobird]]s
|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Red (AB)|Red]] as:
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
**Energon Optimus Prime
**Ultimate Optimus Prime
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
**Epic Optimus Prime

*[[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as:
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
**High-Octane Bumblebee
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]
**Energon Bumblebee
**Nemesis Hot Rod
**Classic Bumblebee

*[[Terence (AB)|Terence]] as:
**[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]
**[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]
**[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
**[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]

*[[Bubbles]] as:
**[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
**[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]
**[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
**[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Grimlock (G1)|Grey Slam Grimlock]]
**Energon Grimlock
**Goldbite Grimlock

*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
**[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
**[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
**[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]
**[[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]
**[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]

*The [[Blues]] as:
**[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
**[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
**[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

*[[Silver]] as:
**[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]
**Energon Windblade
**[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]

*[[Bomb (AB)|Bomb]] as:
**[[Drift (G1)|Drift]]
**[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

*[[Matilda]] as:
**[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]
**Energon Nautica
**[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]

*Mighty Eagle as:
**[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]*



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'''Accessories'''
*[[Daniel (AB)|Daniel]]
*[[Dion (AB)|Dion]]
*[[Eject (AB)|Eject]]
*[[Guardian (AB)|Guardian]]
*[[Hi-Q#Angry Birds Transformers|HiQ]]{{sic}}
*[[Huffer (AB)|Huffer]]
*[[Metroplex (AB)|Metroplex]]
*[[Pipes (AB)|Pipes]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (AB)|Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Steeljaw]]
*[[Stranglehold#Angry Birds Transformers|Stranglehold]]
*[[Stripes#Angry Birds Transformers|Stripes]]
*[[Sundor#Angry Birds Transformers|Sundor]]
*[[Wheelie (AB)|Wheelie]]

{{!}}}
|h2=[[Deceptihog]]s
|c2=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[King Pig]] as:
**[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]
**[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]
**[[Megatron (Movie)|Ultimate Megatron]]
**Dark Megatron
**[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
**Energon Shockwave
**Energon Megatron

*[[Chef Pig]] as:
**[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
**Energon Soundwave
**[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]

*[[Moustache Pig]] as:
**[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
**Energon Lockdown
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
**[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

*[[Corporal Pig]] as:
**[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction film|Galvatron]]
**Energon Galvatron
**[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]

*[[Minion Pig]] as:
**[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Starscream (G1)|Energon Starscream]]
**[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
**Starscream
**[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
**[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
**[[Strikebot|Strikebot bomber]]

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

*[[Astrotrain (AB)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Professor Pig]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

'''Accessories'''
*[[Balo#Angry Birds Transformers|Balo]]
*[[Beastbox (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Beastbox]]
*[[Brunt (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Brunt]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Frenzy (AB)|Frenzy]]
*[[Full-Tilt (AB)|Full-Tilt]]
*[[Kremzeek (AB)|Kremzeek]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ratbat (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ratbat]]
*[[Ravage (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ravage]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Reflector]]
*[[Rumble (AB)|Rumble]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Sentinel]]
*[[Shrapnel (AB)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Squawktalk (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Squawktalk]]
*[[Wingthing (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Wingthing]]

{{!}}}
|h3=Eggbot Army
|c3=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
*[[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbots]]
*[[Minion Pig#As the Eggbot Army|Minion Pigs]]
*[[Walking Mortar Tower]]s
*[[Boss Pig]]
*[[Unicron Pig]]
*[[Boss Pig#Boss Bat Pig|Boss Bat Pig]]
*[[Monolith]]
{{!}}}
|nonumbering=true
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Upcoming character.''
:
{{anchor|Squads}}
;Squads
Completing character Squads is the key to bigger earnings, in many different ways. The more Squads you have filled out, the higher the max number of Coins unoccupied map spaces can accrue. Also, any character from a completed Squad earns a 50% Coins bonus once they finish a level. Luckily, any Squads you complete will ''stay'' checked as complete even if new characters are later added to them, so you don't have to worry about losing bonuses with game updates.

During many Challenge Events (see below), you can earn bonuses to your Event scores by using a character from the suggested Squad. For a while the chosen Squad changed every four hours with (mostly) randomized percentages, but currently stays set at a single squad for the duration of the Event, with a x4 score multiplier ''if'' the character has been "Promoted". (If this sounds like it's kind of complicated, well, it ''is'' kind of complicated.)

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Rescue Bots'''
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Heatwave
*Ratchet
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Instruments of Destruction'''
*Soundwave
*Soundblaster
*Blaster
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target: 2006'''
*Ultra Magnus
*Galvatron
*Jazz
*Hound
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Pure Warriors'''
*Lockdown
*Energon Lockdown
*Brawl
*Ironhide
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Seekers'''
*Energon Starscream
*Thundercracker
*Skywarp
*Starscream
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energon Fueled'''
*Energon Grimlock
*Energon Soundwave
*Energon Galvatron
*Energon Optimus Prime
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Variant Versions'''
*Ultimate Megatron
*Ultimate Optimus Prime
*Goldbite Grimlock
*High Octane Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leaders'''
*Bludgeon
*Sentinel Prime
*Grey Slam Grimlock
*Dark Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Valkyries'''
*Arcee
*Airachnid
*Windblade
*Chromia
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Brothers in Armor'''
*Prowl
*Bluestreak
*Smokescreen
*Beachcomber
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Iconic Transformers'''
*Epic Optimus Prime
*Nemesis Prime
*Energon Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Hotrods'''
*Rodimus
*Dead End
*Ricochet
*Drift
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Cybertronians'''
*Shockwave
*Acid Storm
*Sunstorm
*Trypticon
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Wreckers'''
*Wheeljack
*Ultra Magnus
*Rodimus
*Moonracer
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Enslavers'''
*Scorponok
*Barricade
*Motormaster
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Speedsters'''
*Sideswipe
*Red Alert
*Sunstreaker
*Mirage
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energized'''
*Energon Windblade
*Energon Shockwave
*Energon Nautica
*Energon Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Femme Fatale
*Nautica
*Elita One
*Strongarm
*Novastar
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''VIP
*Alpha Trion
|}

===Materials===
[[File:ABTF-screen MaterialSilo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Materials are special items earned by successfully completing stages, Missions, and Daily Quests, stored in the Silo. These are used to create Energonicons (and other prizes) at [[Professor Pig]]'s lab, and to upgrade your characters.

The amount of Materials you can store is dictated by the level of the Silo. The Silo can be upgraded using Coins and Materials, which not only lets you store larger numbers and higher levels of Materials, but increases the number and rarity of Materials rewarded upon stage completion. Any Materials won that exceed the Silo's capacity are converted to Coins. The Silo's maximum level was 15, but a fall 2017 update increased the storage capacity to 25.

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:65%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Material Level'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Autobird Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Silo Maximum Capacity'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Coin Value'''
|-
|Level 1
|[[Birdium]]
|[[Pig Iron]]
|<s>15</s> 35
|60
|-
|Level 2
|[[Autocog]]
|[[Deceptigear]]
|<s>15</s> 35
| 60
|-
|Level 3
|[[Anger Chip]]
|[[Badness Processor]]
|<s>12</s> 22
| 150
|-
|Level 4
|[[Super Rareium]]
|Super Rareium
|<s>5</s> 15
| 600
|-
|}
</center>

===Space Bridge Missions===
In addition to the stages, there are [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] Missions that your freed characters can complete in order to earn Materials, Coins, Gems, or even new characters (Arcee, Airachnid, Prowl, and Bluestreak). There are three Space Bridges difficulties —Easy, Medium, and Hard— progressively unlocked by clearing more of the map of clouds. Each Space Bridge also has three Missions to choose from when open, with three different time requirements: the longer the Mission, the better the potential prizes.

Missions are "played" by selecting up to three characters from your available roster to participate. The Easy Bridge lets you send two characters for free, the other two only one, and sending any more requires Gem spending. Easy And Medium cost 100 Gems per extra character, and Hard 200, and given you ''might'' get back a grand total of 20 Gems even at the highest prize levels that is compltely not worth it. Characters who are taking part in Missions are basically gone for the duration, unable to be played in normal stages (and sometimes Challenge Events) until the Mission timer runs out. You can cut the Mission short by spending Gems.

Every Mission has a "type" icon: a light bulb (intelligence), a magnifying glass (investigation), or a missile (firepower), which helps the player determine which character would be most suited for completing it. The higher the level your character is at, the better the character is and the higher they'll score. Once you have your character(s) selected, you are able to use popped Pigs as "reinforcements" to lower the Mission timer to a minimum of half the original runtime (which can easily cost thousands of Pig points, but those are really easy to amass).

When the Mission is completed, the result screen bar fills up, earning you a key for every "level", up to five total (you always automatically get one key regardless of performance). You also (usually) have the option to watch an ad to earn one additional key. These keys are used to unlock the five prize boxes presented to you. The potential prizes are quickly shown before being wrapped in gift boxes and spun around randomly, thus you must blindly select a present and hope for the best. If you don't have enough keys to unlock all five prizes, you can spend Gems (because of course you can) to collect the remaining presents (10 for Easy, 20 for Medium, and 30 for Hard), but this is really only worth it for unlocking new characters or if you ''really really'' need that [[Super Rareium]] ''right now''.

Given how many characters you can amass, this is a pretty simple way to gather Materials, tons of Coins, and even Gems over time with minimal effort.

===Ads and upsells===
[[File:ABTF-screen BuyGems.jpg|thumb|300px|Keep in mind the average, decent Accessory costs are roughly 400 Gems. Better ones 800~1000 or so.]]
It's a free game, so how does Rovio make its money? By copious amounts of ads (largely for other games) and by enticing you to spend real currency on in-game currency.

The ads can actually have a gameplay effect, in a disturbingly clever move. After completing any stage, you are given the option to watch a short video ad; doing so doubles your end-of-stage rewards. Similarly, when opening a Daily Reward, you can watch an ad to double the reward. Like we already said, upon completeing a Space Bridge Mission, you can watch an ad to obtain an extra key. When choosing a partner for a stage, you will also get a prompt to watch an ad; doing so gives your partner a one-stage stat boost and ups the amount of time they can stay in-play. However, you can only watch so many ads within a set amount of time, so choose which bonuses you go for wisely. You can also watch an ad to repair a character instantly; there does not appear to be any limit to this. And of course, ads may pop up anyway unless a purchase is made.

Spending real monies allows you to buy large numbers of Gems, which are used to buy Accessories, speed up character upgrades and repairs, interrupt the Eggbot terraforming to make a stage playable sooner, and about a billion other small things all over the game. Gem packages range from 150 for $4.49 US to 5200 for '''''$99.99''''' which what the hell who even spends that much money on these things?! And considering that mere ''accessories'', can run up to 1000 crystals, with most of the "buddy character" ones in the 850 range? Yeesh. From time to time there will be "sales" which either cut the prices down a bit or give you more Gems in each package, but come on.

Depending on who you ask, according to many reviewers, if you had to do a wipe or ever lose your files for some reason, you can lose all your progress. People have gotten their characters leveled up to the max. Which costs hundreds of thousands of gold coins or thousands of gems (read: lots and lots of grinding or real monies) only for it to be all for naught. But now that's not much of a problem since you can cloud save your progress with the Game Center on IOS or a Facebook account on Android.
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===Challenge Events===
Starting in late 2015, the game introduced Challenge Events, five-to-ten-day-long themed events with the lure of prizes including unique unlockable characters and Accessories. While sparse at first, by mid-2016 events were popping up ''really'' frequently. Now it's continuous scheduled event after event.
[[File:ABTF-screen ChallengeEvent.jpg|left|300px|thumb]]
Each day of an Event, the player is pit against 19 randomly-selected others at the same level (across the whole player base!) in a race to tally the most points within 24 hours by destroying as many of a specific object or enemy as possible in separate event stages. Entering a Challenge stage takes one "battery" of energy from the Challenge selection; the player starts with four, and spent batteries will recharge after an hour, one at a time. ''Of course'' you can spend Gems to speed up the process and instantly go back to four full batteries, but that cost increases every time: the first recharge costs 10 Gems, the next 20, then 40, 60, 80, then up to 100 for each recharge. Thankfully, that charge resets to the lowest amount each new day of the event.

In the earliest events, players could only take a single already-unlocked character and an [[Energonicon]] into the event with them. Eventually this changed, and depending on the event, you might be able to choose from your entire roster of unlocked characters, only certain members you've unlocked that match the event theme, or even "trial" characters you don't have yet who you can permanently unlock for the first time through the event you're playing there and now. Sometimes you can choose two characters and swap back and forth between the two (with a delay in recall time, of course). In some events, choosing characters from specific Teams and a specific Energonicon will add a percentage bonus to your final score, though given the potential dangers, one must take care to decide if the bonus is worth it if the bonus-giving characters aren't well-suited to taking out the target of choice for the day.

In 2017, the bonus scoring was changed to use "Sparks" won in Daily Challenges and awarded as Event prizes. By spending Sparks, you could "promote" a character, giving them an extra 5% bonus to your score per "rank" at the end of a run. Naturally, the higher the rank, the more Sparks you need. Selecting characters from the bonus Squad (which does not change for the duration of the event) gives them a multiplier to their Promotion bonuses, quadrupling the score.

Challenges are rewarded with Tokens, earned by reaching certain target milestones (milestones and prize amounts now vary from event to event), and according to your rank at the end of the 24-hour period (from 1000 to 100). These Tokens carry over from prior days' challenges up until the end of the promotion, and can be spent on prizes, including new characters, instant level-ups and accessories for select characters, Sparks, and Coins. Accessories are often less costly to obtain in Challenges than via normal Gem purchase. There is a 1-day token exchange period after each event ends, so some can spend the tokens they may have won from the final day's competition... and any ''new'' Tokens awarded through other means during the exchange period.

Originally, the milestones were consecutive 10 to 100. up to 550 tokens each day. Occasionally, mini-events give more token amounts than usual. But with the current token system, the maximum tokens possible per day are about 2000! But the final three milestones are ''impossible'' to reach without ''two'' highly-promoted characters of the same squad and/or hundreds and hundreds of gems!

Tokens are not currently able to be saved between different Challenge Events, but representatives from Rovio/[[Exient]] had raised it as a possibility, especially given how frequent the events have become. A year later, and they haven't done it, so pfffffft.

:''For a rundown of the history of Challenge Events, see [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events]].''
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===Achievements===
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===Daily Quests===
[[File:ABTF-screen DailyQuest.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Starting in September 2016, the game added Daily Quests, which are like the normal Achievements, but on a much smaller scale. Every 24 hours (starting at midnight via the clock on the player's device), eight randomized Quests are opened up, each earning a small prize for completion.

Quests can range from simple stuff like visiting a certain area so many times, destroying enough Pigs or blocks, creating enough items at the Lab, etc, to more difficult feats like pulling off enough slow-mo [[Monolith]] dodges, entering Astrotrain while scrambled, or racking up enough damage while in fast-forward at the [[Piggy Island|Cobalt Plateaus]]. The prizes are similarly random, with Pig Points, Coins, Gems, Materials, and even Tokens (only during Challenge Events) available.

There is also a ninth Quest with a four-part prize, earned only by completing all eight other Quests within the 24 hours.

With the introduction of Sparks, many quests were dropped completely, and others made to appear less frequently. Currently, these Daily Quests are always in the mix:

* Visit the Pig lab and craft something
* Open 5 Crates
* Visit Shockwave's Spire
* Thank 3 buddies after events
* Collect 30 Energon cubes
* Pop 300 of any type of Pig

The final prize is always a generous 10 gems, 250 pigs, 15000 coins, and <s>500</s> 400 spark.
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===Daily Reward===
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-Cave-Locked.jpg|thumb]]
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===Jenga stage===
Down at the beach, there's the Jenga stage, shaped like the large [[Hal|Grimlock Bird]] Jenga toy that you could buy in stores. This mini-game remains locked until you use an unlocking code found in any of the ''Angry Birds Transformers Jenga'' toys.

Once open, this stage is a fair bit different. First you pick a Driver and a Gunner from a fixed set of characters (unaffected by who you have unlocked or away on Missions or upgrading). The Driver then travels along a path, gathering free-floating Coins and smashing through block towers. There are holes in the path, so sometimes you need to hit the turbo button for a burst of speed to carry you over. The turbo boost will drain quickly, so overuse can leave you dry when the big jump comes up. The goal is to gather as many coins and clear out as many blocks as possible and make it to the end for a higher score. Falling into a pit doesn't end the level, it just ends the Driver's turn and makes the Gunner's turn that little bit more difficult.

The Gunner then runs through a different path further out, and their job is to clear out as many blocks from inside the giant Grimlock Bird frame with their firepower. Naturally, this is easier if the Driver has cleared out the block towers that stood between the Gunner path and the frame. The more blocks that are destroyed or at least knocked completely out of the frame, the higher your score.

So why do this? Your Jenga scores accumulate over the course of 24 hours, and reaching 300 points nets you a prize. Often this is just a sum of Coins, no big whoop. But it's worth checking back every day, because the prize changes every 24 hours, and sometimes it's a small cache of Gems. Spending five minutes to get 10 Gems isn't bad, given how stingy the game can be with giving away the premium currency. Also, what happens in Jenga mode counts towards your Daily Quests: every mile you walk or drive, every block you smash, and every time you finish the "event". It can be a very quick way to knock out a couple of Quests at no cost other than a few minutes' time.

{{note|Bumblebee seems to be the best choice for the Driver, while Bludgeon works best as the Gunner thanks to his wide multi-shot cannon, though characters with rapid-fire attacks can really clean up if they can equip explosive rounds (like Energon Starscream). The available characters in Jenga mode have changed over the course of the game, eliminating certain characters whose weapons are designed for easy mass block destruction.}}
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===Sparkrun===
[[File:ABTFScreen-Sparkrun.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Introduced March 2017, the Sparkrun lets you earn Spark (Only Spark; you don't earn any pigs or coins in this mode) by destroying everything you can in a special extra-long stage that goes through five random areas, with transitions through caves. You select three characters, and should your first 'bot go down, the next one you selected takes his place. You can also use a random character specially power-boosted for the Sparkrun. Promoted characters can also be used to increase the final score, which you'll need as they may not be enough stuff to get all the Spark in the level alone. Earn enough spark and the next difficulty level will be unlocked, each level adding 10 additional Spark to the initial 100, and increasing the damage of offensive pigs.

Gold blocks give the most amount of spark points, so be sure to destroy all of them!

Watch out for pigs with special buffs, like those that deal painfully more damage, regenerate health, shielded pigs immune to small arms fire, fast pigs, and health buffed pigs!

The Sparkrun can be played once a day, but can be reactivated for 100 gems.

As of a June 2017 update, many improvements were made. All enemies and missiles now give points when before only ground pigs and blocks gave points. Spark scoring has been rebalanced, making it easier to earn the max amount of Spark in higher difficulties. A fourth character slot can be unlocked for 1000 gems. And more importantly, the game is much, much less likely to crash in the middle of a Sparkrun. However, as players continued to advance in the game and "max" out their team of four characters at full promotion (140% x4) they realized the maximum difficulty in Sparkrun ended at 160. It was not possible to advance beyond difficulty 160 and the maximum reward of 1690 Sparks were incredibly rare to obtain due to the limited number of points that could be scored (the 5 levels in a Sparkrun course + the interconnecting caverns were completely random).

In a February 2018 update, a fifth character slot was added and available to be unlocked (permanently) for 2500 gems. The difficult ceiling was again raised beyond the previous maximum (160) with increasing Spark rewards. In the same update, the maximum promotion of characters were also raised (increased from 140% to 175%) which made it possible to once again score enough points to obtain the max Sparks available in a single Sparkrun.

===Crates===
In a September 2017 update, Crates were introduced which give various prizes, which fall under five rarities. Steel Crates give common, uncommon, or rare prizes that can be claimed for free every 24 hours or purchased for 15000 coins each; ''finally'' something to spend the coins you've stockpiled in the millions on. Opening ten at a time gives a guaranteed Rare prize. Gold Crates can give rare, epic, or legendary prizes, and can be purchased for 200 Gems each. Opening ten at a time is 5% off and gives a guaranteed epic prize.

Some of the possible prizes by rartiy:
*Common: Coins, 1-star accessory, Pigs, Tokens (~30~), Gems (2-3), Materials
*Uncommon: Coins, Materials
*Rare: Coins(~14500~), Spark, Tokens, 2~3-star Accessory upgrade
*Epic: 3-star accessory, 3-star accessory upgrade, Gems (~200~)
*Legendary: Instant upgrade, new Bot

Speaking of accessories, this update revamps the accessory system; Gem costs are significantly reduced, although this means token costs of accessories in Challenge Events is double the gem cost. New accessories are introduced (and old accessories from waaay back in 2014 are re-introduced). Accessories have five ratings, and can be unlocked or upgraded from crates.
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===Shockwave's Spire===
Thought opening Gold Crates was a gamble? Well this new feature introduced December 2017 is really a gamble! Shockwave's Spire is essentially the same as ''Angry Birds 2'''s Tower of Fortune. There are several floors that each have four cards from which you pick one and get various prizes. The higher you go, the better the prizes and higher the rarity, all the way to legendary prizes at floor 90! And a guaranteed accessory every 5 floors! You can exit anytime and claim the prizes in the stash. '''''But''''' if you pick a pig card, you will lose them all! Unless you pay gems to keep playing. The gem cost will naturally increase significantly each time you make a gambling blunder.

Once you exit, Shockwave's Spire will not be available to play again (not even gem skips!) until the next day.

Be careful not to form certain habits and throw in way too many gems (and money).
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==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* This is the second ''Angry Birds'' crossover game, the first being with the undisputed king of cross-promotion, ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
* This is also the second 3D ''Angry Birds'' title, with prior games using 2D graphics save the racing game ''Angry Birds Go!'' (which also got a [[Hasbro]] toyline).
* You can alter a device's time to make the upgrades, Missions and other timed aspects go faster, although if you go too far or revert to current time, you'll get an error message about "Time travel detected! Your characters have suffered" and you'll be slapped on the wrist by getting them downgraded in relation to how far away from real time you were. So maybe don't do that.

===References===
This game is loaded with tiny jokes and references to Transformers lore.

* The character designs pull from a broad mix of generations. While (obviously) [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] gets the most representation, there are also elements from the [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]], ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]''. Each character also has a number of wearable accessories, many of which are based on wider ''Transformers'' lore. (See individual character pages for the rundown on each.)
*The initial loading screen has numerous nods to more specific (and occasionally obscure) bits of Transformers lore:
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:*"[[Mechanical Difficulties!|Crowning Grimlock]]"
:*"Rhyming with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]"
:*"[[Target: 2006|Targeting 2006]]"
:*"Seeing if we've got [[The Touch]]"
:*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Dueling on dams]]"
:*"Rebuilding [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]]"
:*"[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|Hailing Megatron]]"
:*"Pouring water on [[scraplet]]s"
:*"Practicing [[Metallikato]]"
:*"Crashing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]"
:*"Rebooting [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|Teletraan 1]]"
:*"Spying on [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]]"
:*"Unlocking Lockdown"
:*"Having a taste of our own electro-medicine"
:*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|Satisfying logic circuits]]"
:*"[[Atlantis, Arise!|Enjoying hospitality]] of [[Sub-Atlantica]]"
:*"[[Day of the Machines|Detecting a rat named Megatron]]"
:*"[[Return of the Dino Bot|Thanking the Eggspark for hot, brown water]]"
:*"Trying out [[Jet judo|Jet Judo]]"
:*"De-stinging the Stinger"
:*"Transforming Jazz. Fiddly!"
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* The music for the game was composed by [[Vince DiCola]] (with [[Kenny Meriedeth]]), who did the score for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Pig City events have [[:File:Cybertronsoundwave.jpg|Soundwave lamposts]] and purple Cybertronian shuttles strewn all over the level that can be easily destroyed.
* The (removed) building for friend activity resembles [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s city mode. But it returned in a different location as the new Sparkrun mode.
* Most of the accesories to the charcters are based on different characters, items, and tools from different continuties.

== External links ==
* [http://www.cnet.com/news/angry-birds-transformers-takes-wing-as-new-app-and-toys/ Angry Birds Transformers takes wing as new app and toys]
* [http://transformers.angrybirds.com/ Official Website]

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Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)

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|title=''Angry Birds Transformers''
|image=Angry birds transformers.jpg
|caption=It's happening.
|developer=[[Rovio]] & [[Exient]]
|publisher=Rovio Mobile
|date=[[October 15]], 2014 (iOS) [[October 30]], 2014 (Android)
|platforms=Apple iOS 7+ (iPad, iPhone) Android
|ratings=
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'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a mobile app for both iPhone and Android platforms developed and published by [[Rovio]]. It is a themed version of the developer's mega-popular mobile game ''{{w|Angry Birds}}''.

As of Febuary 2019, it is still live and still updating with new competitions and characters.

==Synopsis==
The [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers comic|EggSpark]] has landed on [[Piggy Island]], transforming its dueling inhabitants and giving them bodies and powers based on the Transformers: the birds of the [[Flock]] become [[Autobird]]s and the [[Bad Piggies]] the [[Deceptihog]]s. The two sides briefly continue their struggle with these new powers until they are both threatened by another transformed group, the [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbot]]s, who seek to transform all of Piggy Island into metal, backed by countless robotized [[Minion Pig]]s.

Most of the Autobirds and all of the Deceptihogs are captured leaving only [[Red (AB)|Red]] (who has the powers of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]]) free. The leader of the Flock (you know him well) heads out to free the Autobirds ''and'' Deceptihogs, for only by joining forces can they restore Piggy Island to normal!

==Gameplay==
The game is a deviation from the normal ''Angry Birds'' formula, but the core goal, toppling block towers to pop the Bad Piggies on them, is the same.

Once you select an available stage from the map of Piggie Island, your character runs along the foreground at a set speed, as block towers scroll by in the background. By tapping the screen, your character takes aim and fires their weapon. You can also hold-and-drag to fire in a spread (if the character's weapon isn't a single-shot blast), or press the "Auto" button to let the computer do the targeting for you (though it isn't very efficient). The trick is to quickly determine which blocks in the structure are best to destroy/shove to cause a domino effect, toppling them and popping the Piggies by dropping blocks on them or making them fall far enough. (Remember, weaker blocks are not always the best target!) You can also attack the Piggies directly; in fact, some characters specialize in this more direct approach!

Block types include:
:*'''Ice Blocks''': Very weak, easily shattered (1 Coin)
:*'''Wood Blocks''': Fairly sturdy but not hard to break (2 Coins)
:*'''Stone Blocks''': Very durable, better for pushing than breaking (3 Coins)
:*'''TNT Blocks''': Easily-broken crates that explode with a considerable radius, sending blocks flying
:*'''Coin Blocks''': Golden blocks that spit out Coins with every hit. Pretty dang sturdy, but if you destroy them, you earn a lot of Coins (50~250 Coins).

Each stage is also littered with cyberformed scenery with blinky lights that can be blasted to revert it to normal. Doing so sends an [[Energon cube]] hurtling towards the character. If the character is accompanied by an [[Energonicon]], the cube is used to fuel its special power, activated by tapping the icon. If the character is an Energon variant then the character's health will go up about half a heart, at the cost of taking more damage. A full Energonicon cannot make use of extra cubes, so timely tapping to spend the energy before obtaining more is key. As your characters level up, they can store more Energon cubes, up to three, which generally extend the duration of the Energonicon's effects.

Most areas also have random destructible elements that can be blasted. The more destruction you cause, the more Coins you get to buy upgrades and explore new areas. Each level has a set length; you do not have to pop every Piggie to pass, merely survive to the end.

"Survive"? Yeah. Some Piggies are weaponized and will begin to attack shortly after appearing on-screen, even before you can retaliate. Thus, popping these Piggies (or at least upending them to throw off their aim) quickly becomes essential. You can also try to escape attacks and falling Monoliths by transforming to vehicle mode. This speeds you along a bit, but removes your ability to attack or call in partners, plus you can only maintain vehicle mode for a limited time. Attacking automatically transforms you back to robot mode. There are other obstacles that can decrease a character's health bar; lose all your life and the character is picked up by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]; you can then spend some [[Gem]]s to immediately put them back into the fight, or let the timer run out and quit the level. If you quit, you will not earn Piggie points for the level, you do keep any Coins you collected. Health does not restore between levels, so if a character is low you must spend Coins to repair them. This takes them out of the game for a while, in real-time, even when the game is off. You can then repair them instantly by spending Gems, or you can skip all that and immediately restore them to full health instantly by watching an ad (up to 30 seconds long) or scanning their transformable figure (if they have one) with a [[Telepod]].

New stages are unlocked by leveling up your characters, increasing your Rank one point with every level-up. Every 5 or 10 Rank settings lets you clear the clouds away from a new area of Piggy Island. The Caves can only be unlocked by using 10000 Plasma. Plasma can be unlocked by Challenge Events, Daily Quests, Daily Rewards, and Crates.

Cleared stages will slowly earn Coins over real-time. Tapping on the Coins on the map adds them to your bank. After a set point they will not accrue anymore: this threshold is about four hours of real time, the maximum amount hinging on how many character Squads you've completed. There are also randomly spawning treasure chests on the map, tap them to earn various amounts of Gems. However, roaming Eggbots will re-cyberform cleared stages, which removes their Coin bonuses. You can see which stages they are working on, how long the cyberforming process will take, and even interrupt their work (at the cost of Gems), giving you the chance to pelt an Eggbot in-level for extra Coins. Cyberforming too goes on in real-time. Once a stage is re-cyberformed, it can be played again. Note that merely peeking at an in-development will not automatically charge you Gems; you still have a choice to intercept or not.

===Character Choices===
Every stage has a pre-set character you control, based on who you've rescued so far. Every character has a different style of attack, movement speed, and armor rating. Working out the strengths and weaknesses of each character is key to high scores, and in some cases simple survival.

New characters can be added to your roster in a few different ways. In-game, a set of "starter" characters are held captive in ice blocks on the map, one per area, and you must "spend" a specific number of popped Piggies to break them out. You then have to play a short level with that character, and if they make it to the end, they're yours to keep. If not, they are re-frozen, but thankfully you can try again without having to spend all those hard-earned Piggy points again. There are also many, ''many'' other characters who can be unlocked via Space Bridge Missions (see below) or Challenge Events (also see below).

Out-of-game, this is where you can spend actual-factual money, on the [[Angry Birds Transformers (toyline)|tie-in toys]]. By placing one of the figures on a [[Telepod]] and placing ''that'' on your device's camera lens, the game reads the code on the figure and inserts it into the game for a limited amount of time (currently 24 hours). While the characters unlocked this way are only available temporarily until unlocked via Piggie points, there is no limit on how often you can scan the figure, plus any upgrade progress is saved. You can also use this method to power-up already-unlocked characters before a stage or speed up their repairs without spending Gems; again there is no limit to the number of times you can scan (but the effects will not stack).

;Improving characters
Every character can be upgraded multiple times (nominal maximum level for characters is 15, but they can be upgraded further than that in select Challenge Events) by spending Coins and Materials, which (of course) takes them out of play for a while. Each upgrade is pre-set, increasing attack strength, armor strength, or vehicle mode duration. At certain levels, their Energon capacity is increased, and these levels vary from character to character. You can spend much-rarer Gems to make the upgrade happen instantly; the closer the upgrades are to complete, the fewer Gems you need to spend. Upgrading characters is ''vital'' as the levels get harder and harder, not to mention in the phone version you can only unlock new areas with an overall player level, which is raised by upgrading your characters. This isn't the case in the tablet version where you can spend Gold Coins to unlock new areas. You can only have one character undergoing an upgrade at a time.

Characters can also be upgraded inside Astrotrain by customizing them with Accessories. These extra items cost Gems (or Tokens, see "Challenge Events" below) and not only alter the characters' appearance, but they boost stats, or imbue special abilities to weapons. One Accessory can be placed on a character's head, face, chest, arms and back each. Some Challenge Events have special exclusive Accessories you can't buy with Gems! As most Accessories are character-specific, see each character's page for more detailed information.

;Call-in Buddies
[[File:Angry-Birds-Transformers-Call-in-buddy-Energon-Bumblebee-Chuck.jpg|thumb|New characters are frequently "previewed" as call-in buddies before they're properly available.]]
Soon you get the option to have a second character on standby, who you can call in and have the computer control for a brief period. They enter the stage in slow motion with a massive shockwave that does damage to most everything within the blast radius, obliterating Ice Blocks but only damaging tougher targets. These characters will warp out after a few seconds, then you must wait for their meter to re-charge before calling them back in. However, there's a limit to when you are able to call in a partner; once you see [[Astrotrain (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Astrotrain]] fly overhead, your partner's no longer available. On the other hand, the stage is close to over! But if your partner is ''already'' out when you hit that checkpoint, then they will stay active until the very end of the level, nice for really piling on the destruction.

You get to see your partner before you start the stage, and if you don't like that character choice, you can change it by spending some Coins. Partners are either randomly generated (which can let you see characters you haven't unlocked yet), or pulled from the character rosters of your friends if you've connected to the game via Facebook or Google+ or iTunes or whatever the social network stuff the kids are into these days is. If you called on them in the level, you can "thank" them afterward. Doing so gives the other player a nominal reward (either a Gem or 25 Coins), while not thanking them simply tells the other player that while you're grateful for the firepower assist, you don't think they deserve any actual compensation. You jerk. However this seems to be only for your friends if you use the social network support. When you don't have friends or don't believe in social media, you get random users to help, and if people use your characters and you're not friends with them via social network you don't get any rewards if they thank you.
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====Featured characters====
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*[[Red (AB)|Red]] as:
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
**Energon Optimus Prime
**Ultimate Optimus Prime
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
**Epic Optimus Prime

*[[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as:
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
**High-Octane Bumblebee
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]
**Energon Bumblebee
**Nemesis Hot Rod
**Classic Bumblebee

*[[Terence (AB)|Terence]] as:
**[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]
**[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]
**[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
**[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]

*[[Bubbles]] as:
**[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
**[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]
**[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
**[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]

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*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Grimlock (G1)|Grey Slam Grimlock]]
**Energon Grimlock
**Goldbite Grimlock

*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
**[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
**[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
**[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]
**[[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]
**[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]

*The [[Blues]] as:
**[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
**[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
**[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

*[[Silver]] as:
**[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]
**Energon Windblade
**[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]

*[[Bomb (AB)|Bomb]] as:
**[[Drift (G1)|Drift]]
**[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

*[[Matilda]] as:
**[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]
**Energon Nautica
**[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]



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'''Accessories'''
*[[Daniel (AB)|Daniel]]
*[[Dion (AB)|Dion]]
*[[Eject (AB)|Eject]]
*[[Guardian (AB)|Guardian]]
*[[Hi-Q#Angry Birds Transformers|HiQ]]{{sic}}
*[[Huffer (AB)|Huffer]]
*[[Metroplex (AB)|Metroplex]]
*[[Pipes (AB)|Pipes]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (AB)|Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Steeljaw]]
*[[Stranglehold#Angry Birds Transformers|Stranglehold]]
*[[Stripes#Angry Birds Transformers|Stripes]]
*[[Sundor#Angry Birds Transformers|Sundor]]
*[[Wheelie (AB)|Wheelie]]

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|h2=[[Deceptihog]]s
|c2=
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*[[King Pig]] as:
**[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]
**[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]
**[[Megatron (Movie)|Ultimate Megatron]]
**Dark Megatron
**[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
**Energon Shockwave
**Energon Megatron

*[[Chef Pig]] as:
**[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
**Energon Soundwave
**[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]

*[[Moustache Pig]] as:
**[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
**Energon Lockdown
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
**[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

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*[[Corporal Pig]] as:
**[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction film|Galvatron]]
**Energon Galvatron
**[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]

*[[Minion Pig]] as:
**[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Starscream (G1)|Energon Starscream]]
**[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
**Starscream
**[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
**[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
**[[Strikebot|Strikebot bomber]]

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

*[[Astrotrain (AB)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Professor Pig]]

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'''Accessories'''
*[[Balo#Angry Birds Transformers|Balo]]
*[[Beastbox (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Beastbox]]
*[[Brunt (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Brunt]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Frenzy (AB)|Frenzy]]
*[[Full-Tilt (AB)|Full-Tilt]]
*[[Kremzeek (AB)|Kremzeek]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ratbat (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ratbat]]
*[[Ravage (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ravage]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Reflector]]
*[[Rumble (AB)|Rumble]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Sentinel]]
*[[Shrapnel (AB)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Squawktalk (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Squawktalk]]
*[[Wingthing (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Wingthing]]

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*[[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbots]]
*[[Minion Pig#As the Eggbot Army|Minion Pigs]]
*[[Walking Mortar Tower]]s
*[[Boss Pig]]
*[[Unicron Pig]]
*[[Boss Pig#Boss Bat Pig|Boss Bat Pig]]
*[[Monolith]]
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Upcoming character.''
:
{{anchor|Squads}}
;Squads
Completing character Squads is the key to bigger earnings, in many different ways. The more Squads you have filled out, the higher the max number of Coins unoccupied map spaces can accrue. Also, any character from a completed Squad earns a 50% Coins bonus once they finish a level. Luckily, any Squads you complete will ''stay'' checked as complete even if new characters are later added to them, so you don't have to worry about losing bonuses with game updates.

During many Challenge Events (see below), you can earn bonuses to your Event scores by using a character from the suggested Squad. For a while the chosen Squad changed every four hours with (mostly) randomized percentages, but currently stays set at a single squad for the duration of the Event, with a x4 score multiplier ''if'' the character has been "Promoted". (If this sounds like it's kind of complicated, well, it ''is'' kind of complicated.)

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Rescue Bots'''
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Heatwave
*Ratchet
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Instruments of Destruction'''
*Soundwave
*Soundblaster
*Blaster
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target: 2006'''
*Ultra Magnus
*Galvatron
*Jazz
*Hound
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Pure Warriors'''
*Lockdown
*Energon Lockdown
*Brawl
*Ironhide
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Seekers'''
*Energon Starscream
*Thundercracker
*Skywarp
*Starscream
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energon Fueled'''
*Energon Grimlock
*Energon Soundwave
*Energon Galvatron
*Energon Optimus Prime
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Variant Versions'''
*Ultimate Megatron
*Ultimate Optimus Prime
*Goldbite Grimlock
*High Octane Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leaders'''
*Bludgeon
*Sentinel Prime
*Grey Slam Grimlock
*Dark Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Valkyries'''
*Arcee
*Airachnid
*Windblade
*Chromia
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Brothers in Armor'''
*Prowl
*Bluestreak
*Smokescreen
*Beachcomber
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Iconic Transformers'''
*Epic Optimus Prime
*Nemesis Prime
*Energon Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Hotrods'''
*Rodimus
*Dead End
*Ricochet
*Drift
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Cybertronians'''
*Shockwave
*Acid Storm
*Sunstorm
*Trypticon
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Wreckers'''
*Wheeljack
*Ultra Magnus
*Rodimus
*Moonracer
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Enslavers'''
*Scorponok
*Barricade
*Motormaster
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Speedsters'''
*Sideswipe
*Red Alert
*Sunstreaker
*Mirage
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energized'''
*Energon Windblade
*Energon Shockwave
*Energon Nautica
*Energon Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Femme Fatale
*Nautica
*Elita One
*Strongarm
*Novastar
|}

===Materials===
[[File:ABTF-screen MaterialSilo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Materials are special items earned by successfully completing stages, Missions, and Daily Quests, stored in the Silo. These are used to create Energonicons (and other prizes) at [[Professor Pig]]'s lab, and to upgrade your characters.

The amount of Materials you can store is dictated by the level of the Silo. The Silo can be upgraded using Coins and Materials, which not only lets you store larger numbers and higher levels of Materials, but increases the number and rarity of Materials rewarded upon stage completion. Any Materials won that exceed the Silo's capacity are converted to Coins. The Silo's maximum level was 15, but a fall 2017 update increased the storage capacity to 25.

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:65%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Material Level'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Autobird Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Silo Maximum Capacity'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Coin Value'''
|-
|Level 1
|[[Birdium]]
|[[Pig Iron]]
|<s>15</s> 35
|60
|-
|Level 2
|[[Autocog]]
|[[Deceptigear]]
|<s>15</s> 35
| 60
|-
|Level 3
|[[Anger Chip]]
|[[Badness Processor]]
|<s>12</s> 22
| 150
|-
|Level 4
|[[Super Rareium]]
|Super Rareium
|<s>5</s> 15
| 600
|-
|}
</center>

===Space Bridge Missions===
In addition to the stages, there are [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] Missions that your freed characters can complete in order to earn Materials, Coins, Gems, or even new characters (Arcee, Airachnid, Prowl, and Bluestreak). There are three Space Bridges difficulties —Easy, Medium, and Hard— progressively unlocked by clearing more of the map of clouds. Each Space Bridge also has three Missions to choose from when open, with three different time requirements: the longer the Mission, the better the potential prizes.

Missions are "played" by selecting up to three characters from your available roster to participate. The Easy Bridge lets you send two characters for free, the other two only one, and sending any more requires Gem spending. Easy And Medium cost 100 Gems per extra character, and Hard 200, and given you ''might'' get back a grand total of 20 Gems even at the highest prize levels that is compltely not worth it. Characters who are taking part in Missions are basically gone for the duration, unable to be played in normal stages (and sometimes Challenge Events) until the Mission timer runs out. You can cut the Mission short by spending Gems.

Every Mission has a "type" icon: a light bulb (intelligence), a magnifying glass (investigation), or a missile (firepower), which helps the player determine which character would be most suited for completing it. The higher the level your character is at, the better the character is and the higher they'll score. Once you have your character(s) selected, you are able to use popped Pigs as "reinforcements" to lower the Mission timer to a minimum of half the original runtime (which can easily cost thousands of Pig points, but those are really easy to amass).

When the Mission is completed, the result screen bar fills up, earning you a key for every "level", up to five total (you always automatically get one key regardless of performance). You also (usually) have the option to watch an ad to earn one additional key. These keys are used to unlock the five prize boxes presented to you. The potential prizes are quickly shown before being wrapped in gift boxes and spun around randomly, thus you must blindly select a present and hope for the best. If you don't have enough keys to unlock all five prizes, you can spend Gems (because of course you can) to collect the remaining presents (10 for Easy, 20 for Medium, and 30 for Hard), but this is really only worth it for unlocking new characters or if you ''really really'' need that [[Super Rareium]] ''right now''.

Given how many characters you can amass, this is a pretty simple way to gather Materials, tons of Coins, and even Gems over time with minimal effort.

===Ads and upsells===
[[File:ABTF-screen BuyGems.jpg|thumb|300px|Keep in mind the average, decent Accessory costs are roughly 400 Gems. Better ones 800~1000 or so.]]
It's a free game, so how does Rovio make its money? By copious amounts of ads (largely for other games) and by enticing you to spend real currency on in-game currency.

The ads can actually have a gameplay effect, in a disturbingly clever move. After completing any stage, you are given the option to watch a short video ad; doing so doubles your end-of-stage rewards. Similarly, when opening a Daily Reward, you can watch an ad to double the reward. Like we already said, upon completeing a Space Bridge Mission, you can watch an ad to obtain an extra key. When choosing a partner for a stage, you will also get a prompt to watch an ad; doing so gives your partner a one-stage stat boost and ups the amount of time they can stay in-play. However, you can only watch so many ads within a set amount of time, so choose which bonuses you go for wisely. You can also watch an ad to repair a character instantly; there does not appear to be any limit to this. And of course, ads may pop up anyway unless a purchase is made.

Spending real monies allows you to buy large numbers of Gems, which are used to buy Accessories, speed up character upgrades and repairs, interrupt the Eggbot terraforming to make a stage playable sooner, and about a billion other small things all over the game. Gem packages range from 150 for $4.49 US to 5200 for '''''$99.99''''' which what the hell who even spends that much money on these things?! And considering that mere ''accessories'', can run up to 1000 crystals, with most of the "buddy character" ones in the 850 range? Yeesh. From time to time there will be "sales" which either cut the prices down a bit or give you more Gems in each package, but come on.

Depending on who you ask, according to many reviewers, if you had to do a wipe or ever lose your files for some reason, you can lose all your progress. People have gotten their characters leveled up to the max. Which costs hundreds of thousands of gold coins or thousands of gems (read: lots and lots of grinding or real monies) only for it to be all for naught. But now that's not much of a problem since you can cloud save your progress with the Game Center on IOS or a Facebook account on Android.
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===Challenge Events===
Starting in late 2015, the game introduced Challenge Events, five-to-ten-day-long themed events with the lure of prizes including unique unlockable characters and Accessories. While sparse at first, by mid-2016 events were popping up ''really'' frequently. Now it's continuous scheduled event after event.
[[File:ABTF-screen ChallengeEvent.jpg|left|300px|thumb]]
Each day of an Event, the player is pit against 19 randomly-selected others at the same level (across the whole player base!) in a race to tally the most points within 24 hours by destroying as many of a specific object or enemy as possible in separate event stages. Entering a Challenge stage takes one "battery" of energy from the Challenge selection; the player starts with four, and spent batteries will recharge after an hour, one at a time. ''Of course'' you can spend Gems to speed up the process and instantly go back to four full batteries, but that cost increases every time: the first recharge costs 10 Gems, the next 20, then 40, 60, 80, then up to 100 for each recharge. Thankfully, that charge resets to the lowest amount each new day of the event.

In the earliest events, players could only take a single already-unlocked character and an [[Energonicon]] into the event with them. Eventually this changed, and depending on the event, you might be able to choose from your entire roster of unlocked characters, only certain members you've unlocked that match the event theme, or even "trial" characters you don't have yet who you can permanently unlock for the first time through the event you're playing there and now. Sometimes you can choose two characters and swap back and forth between the two (with a delay in recall time, of course). In some events, choosing characters from specific Teams and a specific Energonicon will add a percentage bonus to your final score, though given the potential dangers, one must take care to decide if the bonus is worth it if the bonus-giving characters aren't well-suited to taking out the target of choice for the day.

In 2017, the bonus scoring was changed to use "Sparks" won in Daily Challenges and awarded as Event prizes. By spending Sparks, you could "promote" a character, giving them an extra 5% bonus to your score per "rank" at the end of a run. Naturally, the higher the rank, the more Sparks you need. Selecting characters from the bonus Squad (which does not change for the duration of the event) gives them a multiplier to their Promotion bonuses, quadrupling the score.

Challenges are rewarded with Tokens, earned by reaching certain target milestones (milestones and prize amounts now vary from event to event), and according to your rank at the end of the 24-hour period (from 1000 to 100). These Tokens carry over from prior days' challenges up until the end of the promotion, and can be spent on prizes, including new characters, instant level-ups and accessories for select characters, Sparks, and Coins. Accessories are often less costly to obtain in Challenges than via normal Gem purchase. There is a 1-day token exchange period after each event ends, so some can spend the tokens they may have won from the final day's competition... and any ''new'' Tokens awarded through other means during the exchange period.

Originally, the milestones were consecutive 10 to 100. up to 550 tokens each day. Occasionally, mini-events give more token amounts than usual. But with the current token system, the maximum tokens possible per day are about 2000! But the final three milestones are ''impossible'' to reach without ''two'' highly-promoted characters of the same squad and/or hundreds and hundreds of gems!

Tokens are not currently able to be saved between different Challenge Events, but representatives from Rovio/[[Exient]] had raised it as a possibility, especially given how frequent the events have become. A year later, and they haven't done it, so pfffffft.

:''For a rundown of the history of Challenge Events, see [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events]].''
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===Achievements===
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===Daily Quests===
[[File:ABTF-screen DailyQuest.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Starting in September 2016, the game added Daily Quests, which are like the normal Achievements, but on a much smaller scale. Every 24 hours (starting at midnight via the clock on the player's device), eight randomized Quests are opened up, each earning a small prize for completion.

Quests can range from simple stuff like visiting a certain area so many times, destroying enough Pigs or blocks, creating enough items at the Lab, etc, to more difficult feats like pulling off enough slow-mo [[Monolith]] dodges, entering Astrotrain while scrambled, or racking up enough damage while in fast-forward at the [[Piggy Island|Cobalt Plateaus]]. The prizes are similarly random, with Pig Points, Coins, Gems, Materials, and even Tokens (only during Challenge Events) available.

There is also a ninth Quest with a four-part prize, earned only by completing all eight other Quests within the 24 hours.

With the introduction of Sparks, many quests were dropped completely, and others made to appear less frequently. Currently, these Daily Quests are always in the mix:

* Visit the Pig lab and craft something
* Open 5 Crates
* Visit Shockwave's Spire
* Thank 3 buddies after events
* Collect 30 Energon cubes
* Pop 300 of any type of Pig

The final prize is always a generous 10 gems, 250 pigs, 15000 coins, and <s>500</s> 400 spark.
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===Daily Reward===
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-Cave-Locked.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-After-Cave-Unlocked.jpg|thumb]]
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===Jenga stage===
Down at the beach, there's the Jenga stage, shaped like the large [[Hal|Grimlock Bird]] Jenga toy that you could buy in stores. This mini-game remains locked until you use an unlocking code found in any of the ''Angry Birds Transformers Jenga'' toys.

Once open, this stage is a fair bit different. First you pick a Driver and a Gunner from a fixed set of characters (unaffected by who you have unlocked or away on Missions or upgrading). The Driver then travels along a path, gathering free-floating Coins and smashing through block towers. There are holes in the path, so sometimes you need to hit the turbo button for a burst of speed to carry you over. The turbo boost will drain quickly, so overuse can leave you dry when the big jump comes up. The goal is to gather as many coins and clear out as many blocks as possible and make it to the end for a higher score. Falling into a pit doesn't end the level, it just ends the Driver's turn and makes the Gunner's turn that little bit more difficult.

The Gunner then runs through a different path further out, and their job is to clear out as many blocks from inside the giant Grimlock Bird frame with their firepower. Naturally, this is easier if the Driver has cleared out the block towers that stood between the Gunner path and the frame. The more blocks that are destroyed or at least knocked completely out of the frame, the higher your score.

So why do this? Your Jenga scores accumulate over the course of 24 hours, and reaching 300 points nets you a prize. Often this is just a sum of Coins, no big whoop. But it's worth checking back every day, because the prize changes every 24 hours, and sometimes it's a small cache of Gems. Spending five minutes to get 10 Gems isn't bad, given how stingy the game can be with giving away the premium currency. Also, what happens in Jenga mode counts towards your Daily Quests: every mile you walk or drive, every block you smash, and every time you finish the "event". It can be a very quick way to knock out a couple of Quests at no cost other than a few minutes' time.

{{note|Bumblebee seems to be the best choice for the Driver, while Bludgeon works best as the Gunner thanks to his wide multi-shot cannon, though characters with rapid-fire attacks can really clean up if they can equip explosive rounds (like Energon Starscream). The available characters in Jenga mode have changed over the course of the game, eliminating certain characters whose weapons are designed for easy mass block destruction.}}
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===Sparkrun===
[[File:ABTFScreen-Sparkrun.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Introduced March 2017, the Sparkrun lets you earn Spark (Only Spark; you don't earn any pigs or coins in this mode) by destroying everything you can in a special extra-long stage that goes through five random areas, with transitions through caves. You select three characters, and should your first 'bot go down, the next one you selected takes his place. You can also use a random character specially power-boosted for the Sparkrun. Promoted characters can also be used to increase the final score, which you'll need as they may not be enough stuff to get all the Spark in the level alone. Earn enough spark and the next difficulty level will be unlocked, each level adding 10 additional Spark to the initial 100, and increasing the damage of offensive pigs.

Gold blocks give the most amount of spark points, so be sure to destroy all of them!

Watch out for pigs with special buffs, like those that deal painfully more damage, regenerate health, shielded pigs immune to small arms fire, fast pigs, and health buffed pigs!

The Sparkrun can be played once a day, but can be reactivated for 100 gems.

As of a June 2017 update, many improvements were made. All enemies and missiles now give points when before only ground pigs and blocks gave points. Spark scoring has been rebalanced, making it easier to earn the max amount of Spark in higher difficulties. A fourth character slot can be unlocked for 1000 gems. And more importantly, the game is much, much less likely to crash in the middle of a Sparkrun. However, as players continued to advance in the game and "max" out their team of four characters at full promotion (140% x4) they realized the maximum difficulty in Sparkrun ended at 160. It was not possible to advance beyond difficulty 160 and the maximum reward of 1690 Sparks were incredibly rare to obtain due to the limited number of points that could be scored (the 5 levels in a Sparkrun course + the interconnecting caverns were completely random).

In a February 2018 update, a fifth character slot was added and available to be unlocked (permanently) for 2500 gems. The difficult ceiling was again raised beyond the previous maximum (160) with increasing Spark rewards. In the same update, the maximum promotion of characters were also raised (increased from 140% to 175%) which made it possible to once again score enough points to obtain the max Sparks available in a single Sparkrun.

===Crates===
In a September 2017 update, Crates were introduced which give various prizes, which fall under five rarities. Steel Crates give common, uncommon, or rare prizes that can be claimed for free every 24 hours or purchased for 15000 coins each; ''finally'' something to spend the coins you've stockpiled in the millions on. Opening ten at a time gives a guaranteed Rare prize. Gold Crates can give rare, epic, or legendary prizes, and can be purchased for 200 Gems each. Opening ten at a time is 5% off and gives a guaranteed epic prize.

Some of the possible prizes by rartiy:
*Common: Coins, 1-star accessory, Pigs, Tokens (~30~), Gems (2-3), Materials
*Uncommon: Coins, Materials
*Rare: Coins(~14500~), Spark, Tokens, 2~3-star Accessory upgrade
*Epic: 3-star accessory, 3-star accessory upgrade, Gems (~200~)
*Legendary: Instant upgrade, new Bot

Speaking of accessories, this update revamps the accessory system; Gem costs are significantly reduced, although this means token costs of accessories in Challenge Events is double the gem cost. New accessories are introduced (and old accessories from waaay back in 2014 are re-introduced). Accessories have five ratings, and can be unlocked or upgraded from crates.
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===Shockwave's Spire===
Thought opening Gold Crates was a gamble? Well this new feature introduced December 2017 is really a gamble! Shockwave's Spire is essentially the same as ''Angry Birds 2'''s Tower of Fortune. There are several floors that each have four cards from which you pick one and get various prizes. The higher you go, the better the prizes and higher the rarity, all the way to legendary prizes at floor 90! And a guaranteed accessory every 5 floors! You can exit anytime and claim the prizes in the stash. '''''But''''' if you pick a pig card, you will lose them all! Unless you pay gems to keep playing. The gem cost will naturally increase significantly each time you make a gambling blunder.

Once you exit, Shockwave's Spire will not be available to play again (not even gem skips!) until the next day.

Be careful not to form certain habits and throw in way too many gems (and money).
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==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* This is the second ''Angry Birds'' crossover game, the first being with the undisputed king of cross-promotion, ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
* This is also the second 3D ''Angry Birds'' title, with prior games using 2D graphics save the racing game ''Angry Birds Go!'' (which also got a [[Hasbro]] toyline).
* You can alter a device's time to make the upgrades, Missions and other timed aspects go faster, although if you go too far or revert to current time, you'll get an error message about "Time travel detected! Your characters have suffered" and you'll be slapped on the wrist by getting them downgraded in relation to how far away from real time you were. So maybe don't do that.

===References===
This game is loaded with tiny jokes and references to Transformers lore.

* The character designs pull from a broad mix of generations. While (obviously) [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] gets the most representation, there are also elements from the [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]], ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]''. Each character also has a number of wearable accessories, many of which are based on wider ''Transformers'' lore. (See individual character pages for the rundown on each.)
*The initial loading screen has numerous nods to more specific (and occasionally obscure) bits of Transformers lore:
{{collist|3|
:*"[[Mechanical Difficulties!|Crowning Grimlock]]"
:*"Rhyming with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]"
:*"[[Target: 2006|Targeting 2006]]"
:*"Seeing if we've got [[The Touch]]"
:*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Dueling on dams]]"
:*"Rebuilding [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]]"
:*"[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|Hailing Megatron]]"
:*"Pouring water on [[scraplet]]s"
:*"Practicing [[Metallikato]]"
:*"Crashing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]"
:*"Rebooting [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|Teletraan 1]]"
:*"Spying on [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]]"
:*"Unlocking Lockdown"
:*"Having a taste of our own electro-medicine"
:*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|Satisfying logic circuits]]"
:*"[[Atlantis, Arise!|Enjoying hospitality]] of [[Sub-Atlantica]]"
:*"[[Day of the Machines|Detecting a rat named Megatron]]"
:*"[[Return of the Dino Bot|Thanking the Eggspark for hot, brown water]]"
:*"Trying out [[Jet judo|Jet Judo]]"
:*"De-stinging the Stinger"
:*"Transforming Jazz. Fiddly!"
}}
* The music for the game was composed by [[Vince DiCola]] (with [[Kenny Meriedeth]]), who did the score for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Pig City events have [[:File:Cybertronsoundwave.jpg|Soundwave lamposts]] and purple Cybertronian shuttles strewn all over the level that can be easily destroyed.
* The (removed) building for friend activity resembles [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s city mode. But it returned in a different location as the new Sparkrun mode.
* Most of the accesories to the charcters are based on different characters, items, and tools from different continuties.

== External links ==
* [http://www.cnet.com/news/angry-birds-transformers-takes-wing-as-new-app-and-toys/ Angry Birds Transformers takes wing as new app and toys]
* [http://transformers.angrybirds.com/ Official Website]

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Sari Sumdac (disambiguation)

2019-03-10T23:46:55Z

Liamjamesadams:

The name '''Sari Sumdac''' has been assigned to some different characters:

==Major Sari Sumdacs==
<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="200px">
File:Sari Animated.JPG|[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|''Animated'' Sari Sumdac]]

</gallery></center>

==Full list of Sari Sumdacs==
{{disamb|y=[[2007]]|[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]], the good [[technorganic]] human from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2011]]|[[Sari Sumdac (SG Animated)|Sari Sumdac]], the evil technorganic human from ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] Animated''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2012]]|[[Sari Sumdac (Classics)|Sari Sumdac]], the human from ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''.}}

{{disambig}}

Sari Sumdac (disambiguation)

2019-03-10T23:46:02Z

Liamjamesadams:

The name '''Sari Sumdac''' has been assigned to some different characters:

==Major Sari Sumdacs==
<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="200px">
File:Sari Animated.JPG|[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Animated Sari Sumdac]]

</gallery></center>

==Full list of Sari Sumdacs==
{{disamb|y=[[2007]]|[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]], the good [[technorganic]] human from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2011]]|[[Sari Sumdac (SG Animated)|Sari Sumdac]], the evil technorganic human from ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] Animated''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2012]]|[[Sari Sumdac (Classics)|Sari Sumdac]], the human from ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]''.}}

{{disambig}}

Transformers Trading Card Game

2019-03-03T02:16:19Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{picsneeded}}

[[File:Transformers TCG clean logo.jpg|right|upright=1.67|300px]]
The '''Transformers Trading Card Game''' is a collectible card game in which players build teams of both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s to battle other players. The game was revealed in July 2018 by [[Wizards of the Coast]] where attendees of [[Gen-Con]] and [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]] were able to purchase an exclusive set-card pack.

The game uses simple mechanics in which players take turns doing a multitude of things, from drawing cards to flipping their character cards to their alt-modes. As of 2018, there are currently 40 Wave 1 character cards, 81 Wave 1 battle cards, 4 Starter set character cards, 1 [[Titan (group)|Titan]] card, 3 [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] Deck character cards, and 3 Metroplex battle cards. A second wave, branded as "Rise of the Combiners" is planned for release on March 1st, 2019 and adds new characters and battle cards, including [[Combiner]]s that require multiple character cards to use.

==Wave 1==
[[File:Transformers-TCG-BoosterPack.jpg|thumb|150px|Maybe this one will actually have that holofoil Charizard...]]
===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] // Long-Range Scout
* [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] // Merciless Insecticon
* [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] // Insecticon Mind-Controller
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] // Courageous Scout
* [[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]] // Hot-Headed Warrior
* [[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]] // Fearsome Flyer
* [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] // Veteran Decepticon
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] // Decepticon Leader
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] // Freedom Fighter
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] // Sky Smasher
* [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] // Veteran Sergeant
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] // Scheming Second-in-Command}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]] // Special Ops
* [[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]] // Lone Wolf
* [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] // Sneaky Insecticon
* [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] // Bounty Hunter
* [[Demolisher]] // Devoted Decepticon
* [[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]] // Mighty Stomper
* [[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]] // Desert Warrior
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] // Fearless Firefighter
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] // Air Guardian
* [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] // Cunning Insecticon
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] // Military Strategist
* [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] // Insecticon Commando
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] // Sneaky Prankster
* Starscream // Air Commander
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] // Mach Warrior
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] // Weapons Inventor}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] // Skilled Fighter
* [[Cosmos (G1)|Autobot Cosmos]] // Recon & Communication
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] // Special Ops
* [[Straxus (G1)|Darkmount]] // Cruel Overlord
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Decepticon Shockwave]] // Cybertron Commander
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] // Dinobot Leader
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Insecticon Skrapnel]] // Insecticon Leader
* Megatron // Living Weapon
* Optimus Prime // Battlefield Legend
* [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] // Fusion Flyer}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Bumblebee // Legendary Warrior
* [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] // Dark Clone}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating
* Battle Ready
* Brainstorm
* Crushing Size
* Data Pad
* Drill Arms
* [[Flamethrower]]
* [[Force field|Force Field]]
* Handheld Blaster
* Improvised Shield
* Incoming Transmission
* Inspiring Leadership
* Leap into Battle
* Medic!
* New Designs
* Piercing Blaster
* Primary Laser
* Rapid Conversion
* Ready for Action
* Reinforced Plating
* Repair Bay
* Scrapper Gauntlets
* Supercharge
* Zap}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerial Recon
* Armed Hovercraft
* Backup Plan
* Blast Shield
* Body Armor
* Bug Bomb
* Collateral Damage
* Computer Sabotage
* Crushing Treads
* Debilitating Crystal
* Disarm
* Disruption
* Disruptive Entrance
* Emergency Maintenance
* Equipment Enthusiast
* Grenade Launcher
* Jaws of Steel
* Multi-Mission Gear
* Multi-Tool
* Plasma Burst
* [[Great Sword|Power Sword]]
* Ramming Speed
* Rapid Ascent
* Strafing Run
* Swap Missions
* Treasure Hunt
* Turbo Boosters}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Agility of Bumblebee
* Bombing Run
* Cargo Trailer
* Combat Training
* [[Cybertronium bow|Cybertonium Bow]]
* Data Bank
* Dino-Chomp!
* [[Energon-axe|Energon Axe]]
* [[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]] of Megatron
* Heroism
* Hunker Down
* I Still Function!
* [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]] of Optimus Prime
* [[Matrix of Leadership]]
* [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] of Starscream
* One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall
* Peace through Tyranny
* [[Photon bomb|Photon Bomb]]
* Roll Out!
* Salvage for Parts
* Security Checkpoint
* Shock Absorbers
* Start Your Engines
* [[Static Laser]] of Ironhide
* Swap Parts
* Swarm!
* System Reboot
* Team-Up Tactics
* The Bigger They Are
* [[Thermal weaponry|Thermal Weaponry]]}}

===Box Sets===
====Starter Set====
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Bumblebee // Brave Warrior
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] // Veteran Autobot
* Optimus Prime // Autobot Leader
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] // Security Chief}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating (x2)
* Data Pad (x2)
* Debilitating Crystal (x2)
* Flamethrower (x2)
* Grenade Launcher (x2)
* Handheld Blaster (x2)
* Improvised Shield (x2)
* Incoming Transmission (x2)
* Inspiring Leadership (x2)
* Leap into Battle (x2)
* New Designs (x2)
* Piercing Blaster (x2)
* Plasma Burst (x2)
* Primary Laser (x2)
* Ramming Speed (x2)
* Rapid Ascent (x2)
* Rapid Conversion (x2)
* Ready for Action (x2)
* Repair Bay (x2)
* Team-Up Tactics (x2)}}

====Metroplex Deck====
[[File:Six gun.jpg|thumb|150px|Batteries not included.]]
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] // Autobot City
* [[Scamper]] // City Patrol
* [[Six-Gun]] // Heavy Weapons Expert
* [[Slammer]] // Combat Drone*}}
:''* Slammer is a drone, so it doesn’t flip between modes like other character cards.''

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating (x3)
* Backup Plan (x3)
* Combat Training (x2)
* Data Pad (x2)
* Flamethrower (x3)
* Force Field (x3)
* Handheld Blaster (x3)
* Height Advantage (x3)
* Improvised Shield (x3)
* Inspiring Leadership (x3)
* Protected By Metroplex (x3)
* Rally the City (x3)
* Rapid Conversion (x3)
* Supercharge (x3)}}
{{-}}

==Wave 2==
[[File:Transformers-TCG-BoosterBox.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|300px|Your wallet will suffer at the hands of ''Predaking''!]]
===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Firestar (G1)|Autobot Novastar]] // Search and Rescue
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] // Trusted Lieutenant
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] // Arrogant Ruler
* [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] // Combat Assault}}

=====[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] // Menacing Colossus=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] // Paranoid Scout
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] // Doomed Loner
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Decepticon Drag Strip]] // Cutthroat Warrior
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] // Stunticon Leader
*[[Offroad]] // All-Terrain Soldier}}

=====[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] // Sky Protector=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] // Fearless Flyer
*[[Alpha Bravo]] // Airborne Special Ops
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] // Sky High Recon
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] // Aerialbot Leader
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] // Air Warfare Specialist}}

=====[[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] // Sky Destroyer=====
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] // Air Defense
*[[Darkwing (G1)|Blackwing]] // Aerial Attacker

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] // Reluctant Soldier
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] // Fastest Bot in the Galaxy
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] // Doombringer
* [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] // Autobot Architect
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] // Supersonic Interceptor}}

=====[[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] // Ultimate Defender=====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Autobot Hot Rod]] // Impulsive Fighter
* [[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]] // Counterintelligence
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] // Steadfast Brawler
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] // Gleaming Commander
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] // Strategic Mastermind
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] // Bold Warrior}}

=====[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] // Ferocious Hunter=====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] // Aerial Assault
* [[Headstrong (G1)|Predacon Headstrong]] // Ground Assault
* [[Rampage (G1)|Predacon Rampage]] // Savage Hunter
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] // Predacon Leader
* [[Tantrum (G1)|Torox]] // Fueler}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] // Toxic Terror
* [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] // Decepticon Psy Ops
* [[Venom (G1)|Decepticon Venin]] // Insecticon Tyrant}}

=====[[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus]] // Fiery Champion=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]] // Dino Demolitions
*[[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]] // Battering Ram
*[[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]] // Spiked Battler
*[[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]] // Bombardier
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] // Powerful Commander}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Springer (G1)|Autobot Springer]] // Aerial Defense
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing ]] // Relentless Foe
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] // Decepticon King
* [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] // Combiner Hunter}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating
* Bashing Shield
* Confidence
* Cooling Vents
* Energon Slingshot
* Enforcement Batons
* Erratic Lightning
* Escape Route
* Field Communicator
* Field Repair
* Fling
* Handheld Blaster
* Improvised Shield
* Primary Laser
* Rapid Conversion
* Rest and Relaxation
* Security Console
* Spare Parts
* Surprise Attack
* Swindled
* Tech Research
* Testify
* Underhanded Tactics
* Vaporize}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerialbot Enigma
* Attack Drone
* Backup Beam
* Bolt of Lightning
* Bravery
* Cornered!
* Enemy Combat Analysis
* Evasive Maneuvers
* Focus Fire
* Leap of Faith
* Noble's Blaster
* Pep Talk
* Power Punch
* Reckless Charge
* Scoundrel's Blaster
* Scrounge
* Secret Dealings
* Smelt
* Sonic Scramble
* Sparring Gear
* Stealthiness
* Stunticon Enigma
* Superior Cannon
* Superior Jetpack
* Superior Plating
* Universal Network Access
* Vandalize}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerialbot Formation
* Ancient Wisdom
* Bad Attitude
* Bumpers
* Combat Commands
* Crash Landing
* Decepticon Crown
* Defensive Driving
* Dinobot Enigma
* Electrified Spikes
* Energized Field
* Espionage
* Fog of War
* Heavy-Handed
* Inferno Breath
* Intelligence Mission
* Inverted!
* Marksmanship
* Master Plan
* Mining Pick
* Mounted Missiles
* Predacon Enigma
* Press the Advantage
* Recon System
* Sentinel Enigma
* Steamroll
* Stunticon Swagger
* Tackle
* Tooth and Claw
* Unleash Potential}}

===Box Sets===
====Devastator Deck====
=====Devastator // Towering Warrior=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] // Demolitions
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] // Surgical Engineer
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Longhaul]] // Transport
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] // Materials Fabrication
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] // Mining and Salvage
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] // Construction Foreman}}

==Exclusives==
[[File:Booster sdcc.jpg|thumb|150px|"And how do I get ''you''?" "Don't ask!"]]
===SDCC/Gen Con 2018===
====Character Cards====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] // Renegade Warrior
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] // Strategic [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]}}

====Battle Cards====
{{columnlist|4|* All-Out Attack
*Tandem Targeting System}}
===Lootcrate===
====Character Cards====
{{columnlist|4|*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] // Autobot Defense Base}}

==Notes==
* The artwork used on the cards originates from various sources. Character cards, for example largely reuse packaging art and character art from ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'', while the battle card artwork is sourced from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW comics]]. Beginning with Wave 2, some new cards such as [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] featured all new art.

[[Category:Transformers Trading Card Game| ]]

Transformers Trading Card Game

2019-03-03T02:15:25Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{picsneeded}}

[[File:Transformers TCG clean logo.jpg|right|upright=1.67|300px]]
The '''Transformers Trading Card Game''' is a collectible card game in which players build teams of both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s to battle other players. The game was revealed in July 2018 by [[Wizards of the Coast]] where attendees of [[Gen-Con]] and [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]] were able to purchase an exclusive set-card pack.

The game uses simple mechanics in which players take turns doing a multitude of things, from drawing cards to flipping their character cards to their alt-modes. As of 2018, there are currently 40 Wave 1 character cards, 81 Wave 1 battle cards, 4 Starter set character cards, 1 [[Titan (group)|Titan]] card, 3 [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] Deck character cards, and 3 Metroplex battle cards. A second wave, branded as "Rise of the Combiners" is planned for release on March 1st, 2019 and adds new characters and battle cards, including [[Combiner]]s that require multiple character cards to use.

==Wave 1==
[[File:Transformers-TCG-BoosterPack.jpg|thumb|150px|Maybe this one will actually have that holofoil Charizard...]]
===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Hound (G1)|Autobot Hound]] // Long-Range Scout
* [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] // Merciless Insecticon
* [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] // Insecticon Mind-Controller
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] // Courageous Scout
* [[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]] // Hot-Headed Warrior
* [[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]] // Fearsome Flyer
* [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] // Veteran Decepticon
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] // Decepticon Leader
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] // Freedom Fighter
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] // Sky Smasher
* [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] // Veteran Sergeant
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] // Scheming Second-in-Command}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Jazz (G1)|Autobot Jazz]] // Special Ops
* [[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]] // Lone Wolf
* [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] // Sneaky Insecticon
* [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] // Bounty Hunter
* [[Demolisher]] // Devoted Decepticon
* [[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]] // Mighty Stomper
* [[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]] // Desert Warrior
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] // Fearless Firefighter
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] // Air Guardian
* [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] // Cunning Insecticon
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] // Military Strategist
* [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] // Insecticon Commando
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] // Sneaky Prankster
* Starscream // Air Commander
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] // Mach Warrior
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] // Weapons Inventor}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] // Skilled Fighter
* [[Cosmos (G1)|Autobot Cosmos]] // Recon & Communication
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] // Special Ops
* [[Straxus (G1)|Darkmount]] // Cruel Overlord
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Decepticon Shockwave]] // Cybertron Commander
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] // Dinobot Leader
* [[Shrapnel (G1)|Insecticon Skrapnel]] // Insecticon Leader
* Megatron // Living Weapon
* Optimus Prime // Battlefield Legend
* [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] // Fusion Flyer}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Bumblebee // Legendary Warrior
* [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] // Dark Clone}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating
* Battle Ready
* Brainstorm
* Crushing Size
* Data Pad
* Drill Arms
* [[Flamethrower]]
* [[Force field|Force Field]]
* Handheld Blaster
* Improvised Shield
* Incoming Transmission
* Inspiring Leadership
* Leap into Battle
* Medic!
* New Designs
* Piercing Blaster
* Primary Laser
* Rapid Conversion
* Ready for Action
* Reinforced Plating
* Repair Bay
* Scrapper Gauntlets
* Supercharge
* Zap}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerial Recon
* Armed Hovercraft
* Backup Plan
* Blast Shield
* Body Armor
* Bug Bomb
* Collateral Damage
* Computer Sabotage
* Crushing Treads
* Debilitating Crystal
* Disarm
* Disruption
* Disruptive Entrance
* Emergency Maintenance
* Equipment Enthusiast
* Grenade Launcher
* Jaws of Steel
* Multi-Mission Gear
* Multi-Tool
* Plasma Burst
* [[Great Sword|Power Sword]]
* Ramming Speed
* Rapid Ascent
* Strafing Run
* Swap Missions
* Treasure Hunt
* Turbo Boosters}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Agility of Bumblebee
* Bombing Run
* Cargo Trailer
* Combat Training
* [[Cybertronium bow|Cybertonium Bow]]
* Data Bank
* Dino-Chomp!
* [[Energon-axe|Energon Axe]]
* [[Fusion cannon|Fusion Cannon]] of Megatron
* Heroism
* Hunker Down
* I Still Function!
* [[Ion blaster|Ion Blaster]] of Optimus Prime
* [[Matrix of Leadership]]
* [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] of Starscream
* One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall
* Peace through Tyranny
* [[Photon bomb|Photon Bomb]]
* Roll Out!
* Salvage for Parts
* Security Checkpoint
* Shock Absorbers
* Start Your Engines
* [[Static Laser]] of Ironhide
* Swap Parts
* Swarm!
* System Reboot
* Team-Up Tactics
* The Bigger They Are
* [[Thermal weaponry|Thermal Weaponry]]}}

===Box Sets===
====Starter Set====
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Bumblebee // Brave Warrior
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] // Veteran Autobot
* Optimus Prime // Autobot Leader
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] // Security Chief}}

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating (x2)
* Data Pad (x2)
* Debilitating Crystal (x2)
* Flamethrower (x2)
* Grenade Launcher (x2)
* Handheld Blaster (x2)
* Improvised Shield (x2)
* Incoming Transmission (x2)
* Inspiring Leadership (x2)
* Leap into Battle (x2)
* New Designs (x2)
* Piercing Blaster (x2)
* Plasma Burst (x2)
* Primary Laser (x2)
* Ramming Speed (x2)
* Rapid Ascent (x2)
* Rapid Conversion (x2)
* Ready for Action (x2)
* Repair Bay (x2)
* Team-Up Tactics (x2)}}

====Metroplex Deck====
[[File:Six gun.jpg|thumb|150px|Batteries not included.]]
=====Character Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] // Autobot City
* [[Scamper]] // City Patrol
* [[Six-Gun]] // Heavy Weapons Expert
* [[Slammer]] // Combat Drone*}}
:''* Slammer is a drone, so it doesn’t flip between modes like other character cards.''

=====Battle Cards=====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating (x3)
* Backup Plan (x3)
* Combat Training (x2)
* Data Pad (x2)
* Flamethrower (x3)
* Force Field (x3)
* Handheld Blaster (x3)
* Height Advantage (x3)
* Improvised Shield (x3)
* Inspiring Leadership (x3)
* Protected By Metroplex (x3)
* Rally the City (x3)
* Rapid Conversion (x3)
* Supercharge (x3)}}
{{-}}

==Wave 2==
[[File:Transformers-TCG-BoosterBox.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|300px|Your wallet will suffer at the hands of ''Predaking''!]]
===Character Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Firestar (G1)|Autobot Novastar]] // Search and Rescue
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] // Trusted Lieutenant
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] // Arrogant Ruler
* [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] // Combat Assault}}

=====[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] // Menacing Colossus=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] // Paranoid Scout
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] // Doomed Loner
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] // Stunticon Leader
*[[Offroad]] // All-Terrain Soldier}}
*[[Drag Strip (G1)|Decepticon Drag Strip]] // Cutthroat Warrior

=====[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] // Sky Protector=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] // Fearless Flyer
*[[Alpha Bravo]] // Airborne Special Ops
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] // Sky High Recon
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] // Aerialbot Leader
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] // Air Warfare Specialist}}

=====[[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] // Sky Destroyer=====
*[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] // Air Defense
*[[Darkwing (G1)|Blackwing]] // Aerial Attacker

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] // Reluctant Soldier
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] // Fastest Bot in the Galaxy
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] // Doombringer
* [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] // Autobot Architect
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] // Supersonic Interceptor}}

=====[[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] // Ultimate Defender=====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Autobot Hot Rod]] // Impulsive Fighter
* [[Mirage (G1)|Autobot Mirage]] // Counterintelligence
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] // Steadfast Brawler
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] // Gleaming Commander
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] // Strategic Mastermind
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] // Bold Warrior}}

=====[[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] // Ferocious Hunter=====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] // Aerial Assault
* [[Headstrong (G1)|Predacon Headstrong]] // Ground Assault
* [[Rampage (G1)|Predacon Rampage]] // Savage Hunter
* [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] // Predacon Leader
* [[Tantrum (G1)|Torox]] // Fueler}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] // Toxic Terror
* [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] // Decepticon Psy Ops
* [[Venom (G1)|Decepticon Venin]] // Insecticon Tyrant}}

=====[[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus]] // Fiery Champion=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Sludge (G1)|Dinobot Sludge]] // Dino Demolitions
*[[Slag (G1)|Dinobot Slug]] // Battering Ram
*[[Snarl (G1)|Dinobot Snarl]] // Spiked Battler
*[[Swoop (G1)|Dinobot Swoop]] // Bombardier
*[[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] // Powerful Commander}}

====Super Rare====
{{columnlist|3|* [[Springer (G1)|Autobot Springer]] // Aerial Defense
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing ]] // Relentless Foe
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] // Decepticon King
* [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] // Combiner Hunter}}

===Battle Cards===
====Common====
{{columnlist|4|* Armored Plating
* Bashing Shield
* Confidence
* Cooling Vents
* Energon Slingshot
* Enforcement Batons
* Erratic Lightning
* Escape Route
* Field Communicator
* Field Repair
* Fling
* Handheld Blaster
* Improvised Shield
* Primary Laser
* Rapid Conversion
* Rest and Relaxation
* Security Console
* Spare Parts
* Surprise Attack
* Swindled
* Tech Research
* Testify
* Underhanded Tactics
* Vaporize}}

====Uncommon====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerialbot Enigma
* Attack Drone
* Backup Beam
* Bolt of Lightning
* Bravery
* Cornered!
* Enemy Combat Analysis
* Evasive Maneuvers
* Focus Fire
* Leap of Faith
* Noble's Blaster
* Pep Talk
* Power Punch
* Reckless Charge
* Scoundrel's Blaster
* Scrounge
* Secret Dealings
* Smelt
* Sonic Scramble
* Sparring Gear
* Stealthiness
* Stunticon Enigma
* Superior Cannon
* Superior Jetpack
* Superior Plating
* Universal Network Access
* Vandalize}}

====Rare====
{{columnlist|4|* Aerialbot Formation
* Ancient Wisdom
* Bad Attitude
* Bumpers
* Combat Commands
* Crash Landing
* Decepticon Crown
* Defensive Driving
* Dinobot Enigma
* Electrified Spikes
* Energized Field
* Espionage
* Fog of War
* Heavy-Handed
* Inferno Breath
* Intelligence Mission
* Inverted!
* Marksmanship
* Master Plan
* Mining Pick
* Mounted Missiles
* Predacon Enigma
* Press the Advantage
* Recon System
* Sentinel Enigma
* Steamroll
* Stunticon Swagger
* Tackle
* Tooth and Claw
* Unleash Potential}}

===Box Sets===
====Devastator Deck====
=====Devastator // Towering Warrior=====
{{columnlist|3|*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] // Demolitions
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] // Surgical Engineer
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Longhaul]] // Transport
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] // Materials Fabrication
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] // Mining and Salvage
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] // Construction Foreman}}

==Exclusives==
[[File:Booster sdcc.jpg|thumb|150px|"And how do I get ''you''?" "Don't ask!"]]
===SDCC/Gen Con 2018===
====Character Cards====
{{columnlist|4|* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] // Renegade Warrior
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]] // Strategic [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]}}

====Battle Cards====
{{columnlist|4|* All-Out Attack
*Tandem Targeting System}}
===Lootcrate===
====Character Cards====
{{columnlist|4|*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] // Autobot Defense Base}}

==Notes==
* The artwork used on the cards originates from various sources. Character cards, for example largely reuse packaging art and character art from ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'', while the battle card artwork is sourced from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW comics]]. Beginning with Wave 2, some new cards such as [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] featured all new art.

[[Category:Transformers Trading Card Game| ]]

Omega Supreme (WFC)

2019-03-03T00:23:52Z

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{{disambig3|Omega Supreme}}
:''Omega Supreme is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:WFC OmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|So he can make portals now?]]
Striking fear into the [[spark]]s of ''almost'' every [[Decepticon]], '''Omega Supreme''' is the mightiest Autobot of them all. Charged with being the last line of defense for [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Autobot capital, and guarding the gateway to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s core, Omega Supreme is near-unstoppable in battle, relentless in his mission, and fearless in the face of danger.

{{quote|Omega activated. Power: Optimal. Mission: Destroy Megatron.|Omega Supreme, a bot of few words|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Omega Supreme was the legendary [[Guardian robot|Guardian]] of [[Crystal City]]. Having acquired the [[Code Key]]s of Power and Justice, [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] opened the entrance to the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] below the [[Autobot High Council|High Council Tower]] to corrupt the [[Core]] of Cybertron with [[Dark Energon]]. [[Teletraan-1 (WFC)|Teletraan-1]] reactivated Omega Supreme to fly the Plasma Energy Chamber to safety. Omega was horrified to be informed by the [[Communication Grid]] that the [[Decepticon]]s held eighty-five percent of the planet; that only three of the High Council lived and all of them were Decepticons; the [[AllSpark]] had been ejected from the [[Well of All Sparks]]; and Sentinel Prime was dying. He informed [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] he should have reactivated him sooner, though they had no idea he even existed, and Omega acknowledged it was because of Optimus that the Autobots held out for so long.

Omega tried to fly into space, where Teletraan-1 would give him instructions as to where to hide the Chamber, but [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s attacked. Omega blew up two Seekers before his own nozzles were shot at and he reverted to [[robot mode]] and fell back into [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]] was horrified by the Guardian's destruction but fortunately, Omega survived the impact and inspired the Autobots to fight off the Decepticons seeking to gain the Chamber. Omega killed four [[Dark Energon]]-infused Decepticons, but Megatron hammered him in the knee causing him to collapse and allowing a swarm of gladiators to crawl on him. Omega fell, crushing the gladiators, but the Dark Energon left their bodies to power Megatron to the point he could turn Omega on his back. He threatened to slice his throat, but he only wanted the Chamber, and tore it out of Omega's body before escaping.

[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] repaired Omega Supreme, and he was able to fight when [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] emerged in the [[Mithril Sea|Mithric Sea]] when the Autobots left Cybertron on the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. He was left with [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] and his Wreckers to deal with [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s new regime. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

After the evacuation of Cybertron and the fall of Iacon, Ultra Magnus used Omega Supreme as a mobile base of operations when the [[Wrecker]]s and other pockets of Autobot resistance were forced underground by Shockwave. Omega Supreme joined Ultra Magnus, [[Springer (WFC)|Springer]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]], [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]], and [[Rack n' Ruin]] on their mission to rescue Alpha Trion from Shockwave, shelling Iacon's defenses from afar and distracting Decepticon police forces long enough for the other Autobots to reach Iacon's underground levels.

During the [[Quintesson]] invasion of Cybertron, Omega Supreme was one of the first Cybertronians to stand against [[Tyrannicon]]'s [[Sharkticon (Prime)|Sharkticon]] flotilla. Although the Autobot guardian brought his considerable firepower to bear, destroying several Sharkticon ships in the process, he ultimately could not stand against the general himself, who clambered up Omega Supreme and speared him through the head, taking him out of the fight. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

===''The Covenant of Primus''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Omega Supreme is the last of the mighty Omega Sentinels, but was always unique amongst them. Omega Supreme is a free-thinker, and though he is lacking in terms of personality, he is a powerful Autobot that believes he can tip the war in the Autobots' favour. He once totally snatched a seeker right out of the air! {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Omega Supreme was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Fred Tatasciore]] (English)

Omega Supreme was the guardian of the [[Omega Gate]], which gave access to the Core of Cybertron. Omega lay inactive during the war until Megatron's forces invaded [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] seeking what they thought was the [[Omega Key]] (which would allow access to the Core), forcing [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] to activate the false Omega Key and awaken the sleeping giant. His mission: Destroy Megatron.

[[File:WFC OmegaSupreme vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|This thing shoots enough bullets to make danmaku look conservative.]]

Omega followed the homing signal of the false key and destroyed the fleet of Decepticon ships Megatron was using to search for him. As the Decepticons were securing their wounded, the mighty Autobot attacked, destroying their rescue ship and killing the survivors. At first, the Decepticons seemingly defeated the Guardian of Iacon when they destroyed the supports for a section of bridge Omega was standing upon, but the Autobot returned with a vengeance, using his main gun to disintegrate what remained of the bridge and forcing Megatron's squad to flee to safety.

Omega Supreme attacked Megatron wherever he went, destroying a cargo lift the Decepticon rode, smashing his way through a tunnel and laying landmines upon a bridge that was the only route to safety. Eventually, Omega Supreme tracked the Decepticons to an Autobot anti-aircraft battery on a terrace and attacked with his main gun, heatseeking missiles, [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]] and briefly defending himself with an impenetrable energon barrier. However, the Decepticons discerned the pattern of Omega's attacks and breached his armour thanks to the terrace' turrets, forcing him to crash down into a sub-level of Iacon below.

[[File:WFC OmegaSupreme vs Megatron Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Omega Supreme hates glitches.]]

Sure that the Autobot was destroyed and eager to get his hands on the means to open the Omega Gate, Megatron led his squad down, only to find that Omega Supreme had transformed and re-energized himself with energon batteries drawn from underground. Omega Supreme battered the Decepticons with a combination of missiles, laser turrets, his main gun and a powerful arm-mounted tractor beam, until [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] deduced that Omega's defensive weakness were his turrets - destroying them forced the Autobot guardian to draw upon the energon batteries to regenerate. Seizing the advantage, the Decepticons infected the batteries with a charge of Dark Energon, corrupting Omega Supreme's systems when he drained the batteries. While Omega dealt with the Dark Energon with a counter-virus, Megatron attacked, severely damaging the Autobot's armour. Down, but not out, Omega Supreme drew energy from Cybertron's core itself and unleashed a withering multitude of missiles upon the Decepticons. However, with his internal shielding exposed, Omega was vulnerable, and eventually the Decepticons brought him down by blasting his exposed chest cavity. Gloating in victory, Megatron blasted Dark Energon into Omega Supreme's chest, and the Autobot, helpless to fight against it, was corrupted. Omega Supreme was taken underground where he was forced to open the Omega Gate, allowing Megatron to corrupt Cybertron's core with Dark Energon.

The rumours of Omega Supreme and Zeta Prime's defeats spread through the Autobot camp, leaving the Autobots direction-less and dispirited. Just when hoped seemed to die for the Autobots, a new hero stepped up to lead them: [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the last of the [[Prime (rank)|Primes]].

Charged by the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] with destroying the infection to Cybertron's core, Optimus Prime lead a team consisting of [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]] and [[Warpath (WFC)|Warpath]] to the chamber outside the Omega Gate, where Omega Supreme was being imprisoned. There they found the Decepticons torturing the giant Autobot and force-feeding him Dark Energon to prevent him from repairing himself and escaping his bonds. After his captors were destroyed, [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] began repairing Omega Supreme's damage and Dark Energon corruption, but the party were set upon by dozens of Decepticon reinforcements. Just as they were attacked by a Decepticon [[Destroyer (WFC)|Destroyer]], Omega Supreme regained enough functionality to rip the foe to pieces with one hand.

With the present Decepticon threat removed, Omega Supreme opened the Omega Gate to Cybertron's core. However, his systems were not yet fully operational; repairs would have to be completed at Autobot headquarters while Optimus and his team headed down into the depths of Cybertron. {{Storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
[[File:WFCDS Defeat Omega Supreme.jpg|thumb|left|256px|Finally science determined whether a Transformer could soil himself.]]
At the climax of the Great War, Decepticon Leader Megatron defeated and stole the Omega Key from Zeta Prime. Immediately, sirens began ringing, and Omega was awakened, and immediately went for Megatron. Omega Supreme decimated the Decepticon forces in Iacon, much to Megatron's horror and fury. Omega Supreme was left to find the Decepticon leader with Autobots Jetfire and Cliffjumper at his side.

Megatron returned with his team, defeating Jetfire and Cliffjumper, but Omega finally found them, and began to swipe at them through entire walls. Thundercracker observed the titan had somehow grown huger, but Megatron led his hesitant Decepticons onward nonetheless. Omega Supreme fell, and Megatron claimed a decisive victory in the war.

''Presumably,'' the Autobots went to save their giant guardian at one point. Right?
{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|War for Cybertron - Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron'' (PS3, X360, PC)===
[[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] revealed in a datalog that Omega Supreme carried on his duty as guardian of the Core and Iacon fiercely defending both of them until his final confrontation with Megatron, which ended with Dark Energon being poured into him again. This caused him to fall into stasis lock. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Platinum Edition===
[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSOmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (Year of the Snake exclusive, 2013)
** ''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: A [[BigBadToyStore]]/[[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] shared [[exclusive]], ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" Omega Supreme is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Aside from a more traditional gray, red, and yellow color scheme, Omega Supreme now has a new head and a massive, articulated claw arm, both based on his ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' design. The visor on his head can be flipped open, and he features a flip-up cannon at the back of his head. Meanwhile, the claw arm features double-jointed claws and can spin freely. He lacks the electronics and removable [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] component found on previous versions.

:He splits in half to transform into two vehicles: a train engine and a multi-gunned space battleship. The train features a small articulated "claw" on the roof, a large cannon/construction arm on its caboose, and a [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[5mm post|5mm peg]] on each rear side. The battleship has a 5mm peg-hole on either front side of the hull, and comes armed with three double-barreled "laser cannon" turrets, as well as a dual spring-loaded [[missile]] launcher turret with two missiles. The double-barreled cannon at the back can rotate manually, while the two cannons and launcher at the front are geared to rotate together when a red gear wheel, located on the starboard side of the hull/his left arm, is rotated. There are two more Mini-Con compatible pegs on either side of the bow/right shoulder, and an Energon Chip holder on the forward deck. The train can also transform into a crane, while the battleship can transform into an artillery cannon, with both emplacements featuring flip-out handles for other figures to man. Additionally, both vehicles can also combine to form an extremely long "Cybertronian Armored Supertrain". The ship's tower and the clear-yellow canopy at the rear of the train can open, and are meant to accommodate the now non-existent Headmaster component.

[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSSuperOptimusPrime.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Peeakaboo!]]
:Omega Supreme can also combine with ''Platinum Edition'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Platinum Edition|Optimus Prime]] to form what his [[instructions]] call "[[Super Mode|Super Optimus Prime]]". Prime's drones are color-matched to Omega Supreme, and can attach to four connectors on Omega Supreme's body, while Prime himself is inserted into Omega Supreme's chest cavity to replace his head, although the instructions omit many details on just how to achieve this. Omega Supreme's back can actually open up to accommodate Optimus with his body in truck mode, while Omega Supreme's head is meant to sink into his own neck base panel. The panel itself is then flipped to his right shoulder, forming a shoulder-mounted, non-firing missile battery, and one can rotate Omega Supreme's head to form a sunken cannon turret. This base panel has also been retooled from the original version of the mold, being wider, allowing his head to sink in, and featuring 14 sculpted missiles instead of five. His drone connection points are also compatible with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]]'s dis-articulated parts for use as auxiliary weapons.

:His [[packaging]] mentions that his right arm has a "lunging grip" and can function as a "working crane", which are [[gimmick]] call-outs for the original version of the mold, and are things which the new claw arm can't really do. His [[bio]] is also largely ambiguous, but its mention of Omega being a sleeping guardian, coupled with the style of the new head and arm, seem to cast him as an Aligned continuity family version of the character.

: The original version of this mold was redecoed into ''Energon: [[The Powerlinx Battles]]'' [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]].

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==Notes==
* In the ''War For Cybertron'' console multiplayer Escalation map "District", after a certain number of waves, the screen goes dark and Omega Supreme says a random line from the single player campaign. Additionally, in the multiplayer map "Horizon", Omega Supreme can be seen blasting some off-screen Decepticons with his missiles.

* In ''[[The Art of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'', concept art can be seen of ideas that did not make it into the final version of the game. One of these concepts include what appear to be the headless bodily remains of Omega Supreme found within the Sea of Rust. Whether this was intended to be Omega Supreme himself, or simply another guardian resemblant of him is unclear.

===Foreign names===
*''Russian:'' '''Omegator''' (Омегатор)

[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]

Vector Prime

2019-03-02T23:07:00Z

Liamjamesadams:

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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}}

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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}}

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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}}

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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}}

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====''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 ''{{w|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}}

====IDW Generation 1 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}}

The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes except [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] to flee Cybertron. Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 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|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 <strike>fly</strike> 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|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|Oh boy!]]

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}}

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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}}

[[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}}

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====''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 ''{{w|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}}

====IDW Generation 1 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}}

The death of [[Nexus Prime]] at the hands of [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] prompted all the remaining Primes except [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] to flee Cybertron. Eons later, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 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|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 <strike>fly</strike> 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|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)
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|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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Blitzwing (Animated)

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:''Blitzwing is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AniBlitzwingPromoModel.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|That's far enough, Dr. Jones.]]
'''Blitzwing''' not only has three modes (robot, jet, and tank), he also has three alternate personalities (an "Icy" cold strategist, a short-tempered "Hothead", and a total "Random" nutcase) along with the faces rattling around in his head to go with them.<ref>Blitzwing's three personas are named "Icy", "Hothead" and "Random" on his [[Character model|model]] sheets.</ref> He's as liable to have a conversation with himself as he is to say a word to his fellow Decepticons. Pretty much the only thing that keeps him in line is that all three of his personalities are scared to death of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]].

Blitzwing's "dominant", Icy personality is represented by a long, blue face with a monocle and speaks with quiet disdain. His easily angered Hothead personality has a wide, red face, is gap-toothed, and tends to react angrily with violent threats towards almost anyone. Finally, his Random personality's face looks like nothing so much as a black jack-o'-lantern, and may toss out bad puns and jokes, children's nursery rhymes, or random non sequiturs, mostly followed by hysterical laughter. All three personalities speak with a pronounced German [[accent]] and apparently he has trouble flying in a straight line.

Blitzwing's armament varies depending upon which personality is dominant at the time. His calculating personality has an arsenal of ice weaponry, while the Hothead predictably can turn up the heat. When his third personality is foremost, nearly anything can be dished out from either of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. Blitzwing's alt mode is likewise usually dependent on which aspect is dominant at the time. His cold side uses the jet, his angry side uses the tank, and his insane side can use either. However it seems that if he changes personality while in his alt mode, that alt will change with him, and if that's a jet to tank change, he'll fall right out of the sky.

{{quote|Ze name iz Blitzwing, [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|insect]]; remember it! Cause it's ze last thing you're gonna hear before I—express my feelings in song!|Blitzwing switching personalities like we switch shoes|"[[Transform and Roll Out]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English), [[Yūichi Nagashima]] (Japanese)|[[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian, Hothead), [[Rainer Doering]] (German), [[Giorgio Bonino]] (Italian), [[Wellington Lima]] (Portuguese), [[Rodolfo Vasquez]] (Latin American Spanish, all heads during the pilot episode), [[Sergio Aliaga]] (Latin American Spanish, Icy head, seasons 1 and 2), [[Nelson Medina]] (Latin American Spanish, Hothead head, seasons 1 and 2), [[Rodrigo Saavedra]] (Latin American Spanish, Random head, seasons 1 and 2), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish, unknown head), [[Julio Lorenzo]] (Castillo Spanish, unknown head), [[Maciej Walentek]] (Polish)}}

[[File:Animated blitzwing faces1.JPG|left|125px|thumb|"So Arnold, Dietrich, and Blot walk into a bar..."]]
''During the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]], Blitzwing destroyed [[Kappa Supreme]] while she was escorting a supply convoy.'' {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} ''Long after the war ended and the Decepticons went into hiding, [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] experimented upon Blitzwing, rebuilding him into a Triple Changer and giving him the fractured mind he is known for today.'' {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

Blitzwing was aboard the [[Nemesis (Animated)|''Nemesis'']] with the other Decepticons at the time of the [[AllSpark]]'s re-discovery. He partially froze [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]'s arm, commenting on how her demeanor was as unpleasant as her organic [[beast mode]]. When Blackarachnia advised him to blow it out his actuator, Blitzwing angrily demanded that she refer to him by his proper name, or else he would...''express his feelings in song!'' His out-of-tune rendition of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" got all the Decepticons arguing until Megatron entered, prompting Blitzwing to fall silent with the rest.

When it became clear the ''Nemesis'' was going to crash into an exploding space bridge, Blitzwing fled in an escape pod. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}}

''After Megatron's disappearance, the Decepticons held a funeral at [[New Kaon]]. Blitzwing gave the eulogy, in which he vowed that they would destroy the [[Autobot]]s responsible for their leader's demise...and then paint mustaches on their faceplates. [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] was angry with the service, declaring that Megatron was alive and would return. When Blitzwing pointed out evidence to the contrary, Lugnut destroyed the statue of Megatron that Blitzwing had built. This angered Blitzwing, who'd spent six deca-cycles building it, and initiated an exchange of fire between him and Lugnut.'' {{storylink|Dispatches}}

[[File:Everythingmustgo-BlitzwingGlassGas.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|Blitzwing performs one of his famous tuba solos.]]
Blitzwing placed a bounty on [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], intending to punish him for destroying Megatron. ''When Lockdown proposed that Blitzwing pay him for his services with Lugnut's "[[Punch of Kill Everything|P.O.K.E.]]," Blitzwing agreed to the terms.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 4|A Few Loose Strands}} Fifty stellar cycles later, the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] contacted Blitzwing, saying he had Prime. Blitzwing promised that Lockdown would receive payment once Blitzwing received Prime — then his random side asked if he could ''please, please, please'' see Prime turn into a firetruck. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}} ''His conversation was cut short however, when an enraged Lugnut slammed his face into the monitor for daring to commune with the bounty hunter. The pair began scrapping, and things were only made worse when [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] showed up, taking the opportunity to sell each of them a wide variety of weapons so they could pummel each other. It eventually culminated in him selling the pair of them doomsday weapons and unbreakable nemesis shields. Realizing they were being played, Lugs and Blitz put aside their anger, beat the holy hell out of Swindle and made friends again.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 5#Everything Must Go|Everything Must Go}}

Some time after this, Blitzwing and Lugnut followed a beacon to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to find the wreckage of the ''Nemesis''. Noting that [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] was bad at parking, Blitzwing also remembered that this quadrant was the last time they received an update from Lockdown. Concluding that the Autobots responsible for killing Megatron were nearby, the duo went to Earth. Landing at a construction site, the two had similar problems determining the dominant species on Earth as the Autobots did, mistaking Earth's automatons and machines for sentient beings. Lugnut's attempt to interrogate a crane ended up getting Blitzwing hit by the wrecking ball, which convinced the Decepticons to do a more time honored tactic—blow stuff up and hope it forces the Autobots to come out. It worked. During the battle with the Autobots, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] were hard pressed to avoid Blitzwing's energy blasts, but his freeze beam did get Bumblebee off his feet. When Lugnut demanded information on Megatron's location, the Autobots mentioned that he had "turned into a fireball somewhere over [[Cleveland (city)|Cleveland]]". Naturally, Lugnut was displeased, and he used his [[Punch of Kill Everything|super-punch]] to floor the Autobots—and bury himself and Blitzwing under the rubble. When Blitzwing unburied himself, he irritatedly reminded Lugnut of his oft-repeated request for a little warning before the punch.

[[File:LugnutBlitzwingNemesis.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"This was Megatron's ship!" "Oh, cool! Maybe my DVD collection's still in there."]]
Having observed the battle over a live feed, Megatron opted to radio Lugnut exclusively, leaving Blitzwing struggling to work out what exactly was going on. Blitzwing believed Lugnut was only listening to voices in his head, so Lugnut had to take him along forcibly. Uncertain of the number and strength of the Autobots' "reinforcements" (the Detroit Police Department), the pair scanned Earth vehicles for disguises so they could lay low. Icy Blitzwing wanted to scan a fighter jet, while Hothead wanted a tank. After a brief argument, Random suggested that they scan both. That evening, the two Decepticons followed the Autobots to [[Lake Erie]], where Blitzwing froze the lake. When the Autobots submerged, he followed them in tank form. Blitzwing was lured by the Autobots towards [[Teletran-1|their ship]] and blasted by one of its weapons systems. He and Lugnut were left fragmented but functional and floated to the surface, only to be met by Starscream, who offered to repair them in exchange for a pledge of undying allegiance. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

[[File:Megatron Rising 1 Ratchet Blitzwing Key.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Oooh, Autobot-cicles, fresh out of the freezer!]]
Apparently, they chose to serve under Starscream, but still were bickering with each other. When Lugnut began receiving internal transmissions from Megatron again, Starscream was confused, and Blitzwing explained that it was a "technical glitch" that happened. A lot. When Starscream learned that Lugnut thought he was talking to Megatron, he felt threatened and scanned Lugnut, detecting the signals. Starscream ordered both Lugnut and Blitzwing to find the [[AllSpark Key]] while he himself tracked the transmissions.

At the moment, the AllSpark Key was in the hands of [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]. Blitzwing used his ice guns to freeze Ratchet and rip off the arm that was carrying the Key. Afterward, they went to [[Sumdac Tower]] to find Megatron. In the process of greeting him, they revealed Megatron's true Decepticon nature to [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Prof. Sumdac]]. Blitzwing, now understanding what had been going on with Lugnut, inserted the Key into Megatron's head, restoring their true leader. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

[[File:Megatron Rising 2 Blitzwing tank crash.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|He's just as aerodynamic as the next tank.]]
As Megatron proceeded to beat up the Autobots, Blitzwing and Lugnut decided not to intervene and kept an eye on Professor Sumdac instead. When Megatron called his loyal troops to him, Blitzwing looked on as his leader made an example of Starscream. The Decepticons took to the air, locating and attacking the Autobots' ship as it travelled from the lake to the Tower, then from the Tower to [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]], where it was shot down. Blitzwing split off to tackle Prowl, Ratchet and Bumblebee, before being brought down by a combined EMP burst. As Blitzwing rolled around and shelled the Autobots, Prowl noticed that Blitzwing's personalities were connected to his alternate modes and powers. By this time, Blitzwing was back in the air, but Bumblebee taunted the Triple Changer enough that Hothead Blitzwing took over, transformed from jet to tank—and fell into the lake. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

[[File:TFA Blitzwing Jet Altmode.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm gunning for you, [[Snoopy]].]]
The Decepticons set up a base in a mine containing carbon deposits, which would block their energy signatures so they could recover from their encounter with the Autobots without detection. When Megatron announced his new plan to conquer [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Blitzwing felt the plan was crazy, as neither he nor Lugnut had any idea how they would get there. He changed his mind when Megatron explained that they would build their own [[space bridge]] using the specs Megatron had downloaded from [[Teletran-1]] during one of the encounters with the Autobots. However, they would need the captured Prof. Sumdac to help them, as the specs were incomplete. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}}

After Isaac Sumdac developed a device that shielded their energy signatures from Autobot sensors, Blitzwing and Lugnut went to retrieve a tachyon transmitter from the [[Elite Guard]]'s [[Sigma Supreme|ship]]. When they presented it to Megatron, Starscream appeared, tried to kill Megatron—and was killed by Megatron. However, Starscream appeared to survive, and Blitzwing spent the rest of the evening dumping Starscream's body into the river...repeatedly. The next day, Blitzwing and Megatron responded to an AllSpark energy signature which turned out to be a trap laid by Starscream. Blitzwing and Megatron then pursued the traitor, offlining him again. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}}

Blitzwing was later sent by Megatron to track down an AllSpark fragment, with an oddly disappearing energy signature. He froze [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] and much of the surrounding landscape, destroyed a bridge, [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]]'s [[Captain Fanzone's car|car]], and [[Master Disaster (Animated)|Master Disaster]]'s truck before [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] managed to make him leave using Master Disaster's remote. {{storylink|Velocity (episode)|Velocity}}

Blitzwing and Lugnut wound up stuck with the dirty work, collecting supplies for the construction of the space bridge. Foiled by the Autobots, they tried again the next day, hauling heavy trailers up a hill. Blitzwing's foot slipped, and he was nearly offlined by the trailer sending him careening towards a wall. Bracing for impact, his demise was interrupted by the intervention of [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]]. Seeing a good opportunity in the brawny Constructibots, he tricked them into hauling the two trailers to the mine. Though Lugnut stated that Megatron would never stand for this, he reassured the huge Decepticon that the two newcomers would be offlined as soon as the work was done. True to his word, Blitzwing was about to have Lugnut dispatch the hapless bots when Megatron stepped in. He had bigger plans for them. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

When Lockdown announced he had captured Starscream, whose head Megatron had set a bounty on, Blitzwing was among the Decepticons who accompanied Megatron to collect the traitor and apprehended Prowl when he tried to intervene. However, when the Autobots arrived with ''another'' Starscream, it was revealed that both Starscreams were actually [[Clone number 3370318|booby-trapped]] [[Clone number 2716057|sparkless clones]]. Blitzwing followed Megatron in escaping forcibly through the ceiling. However, when Prowl used the upgrades given to him by Lockdown to send the clones into the air, the bombs exploded, not too far from the fleeing Decepticons {{storylink|A Fistful of Energon}}

[[File:TFA Sari no one home Blitzwing Ratchet hostage.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Verrry interesting...but shtupid.]]
When the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] resurfaced, Megatron dispatched Blitzwing to bring them back to the mine, giving him some oil to entice them, and instructing the Triple Changer not to engage the Autobots. During his search, Blitzwing came across the Autobots. Although his Icy personality wanted to continue the search, his Hothead and Random personality decided to engage them. During the battle, Blitzwing utterly dominated the Autobots, and eventually took Ratchet hostage. At that point, Megatron ordered Blitzwing to disengage and resume his search. Finally locating the Constructicons, Blitzwing offered the two the oil barrels he was carrying, and led them back to base. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}}

Soon after the space bridge was near completion, the Autobots found the Decepticons' hideout and attempted to stop them. Blitzwing and Lugnut attacked the Autobots invading their underground base, but they ended up getting [[Stasis cuffs|stasis cuffed]] by [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]]. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}} Blitzwing was later retrieved by Scrapper and joined in on the attack on [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]. His Hothead side was unimpressed with the gargantuan Autobot, and he vowed to damage Omega Supreme so badly he'd need a GPS locator to help him find his still-attached exhaust port. Omega was equally unimpressed with the verbal posturing and headbutted Blitzwing to the horizon. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

[[File:FiveServosOfDoom-CapturedDecepticons.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"So, how often do you transform them for display?"]]
When [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] hired Lockdown to capture Decepticons for him, Blitzwing was one of the bounty hunter's early victims. He was subsequently locked up in the Elite Guard flagship alongside [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm]] and Swindle, and had mouth clamps placed on each of his faces to keep him quiet. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

When the Autobots became trapped in [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave's]] virtual reality, Blitzwing was among the Decepticons who invaded and attack Detroit. Unfortunately for him, Bulkhead smashed through his leg as he attempted to stomp Prowl while Bumblebee pummeled his faces.{{storylink|Human Error, Part I}}

As the Elite Guard headed back to Cybertron with their prisoners, they navigated the ship through an energy storm in outer space, causing a stray bolt of energy to hit the ship and free Swindle, who had been left unrestrained. The greedy Decepticon immediately released Blitzwing and the others from their bonds and provided them with new weaponry. Led by Lugnut, the Decepticons defeated and captured the crew, only for Optimus Prime to transwarp into the ship and release them. The ensuing battle took place outside the ship, where Blitzwing froze Sentinel Prime and threatened to blast his head off if the other Autobots didn't surrender. The plan was a success, and the captured Autobots were led into their own decontamination unit to be frozen. (Blitzwing's crazy side also wanted them grinded up into snowcones.) However, this was the Autobots' plan all along, as [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] had tampered with the freeze-gas pipes, causing Blitzwing, Sunstorm and [[Ramjet (Animated)|Ramjet]] to be frozen instead. The three Decepticons were subsequently recaptured and brought to Cybertron, where Sentinel Prime displayed them during his [[Magnus (rank)|Magnus]]-promotion parade. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

===''Be the Hero'' books===
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Upon discovering that the launch of [[HomeTech]]'s new range of [[Pixie-6]] helpbots was imminent, Blitzwing cooked up a plan to steal a Pixie-6 control sphere. Holographically disguising himself as Optimus Prime, he broke into HomeTech's laboratory and successfully stole a controller, which he modified to be powerful enough to control ''all'' of the Pixie-6 'bots. He intended to wait until they had been sold and installed in every home in America, but the Autobots caught up with him at HomeTech's warehouse. After a brief battle, Blitzwing was subdued, and Prime announced that they would attempt to reprogram him into an Autobot. {{storylink|Prime Suspect}}

===''The Cool'' comic===
[[File:TheCoolBlitzwingKneels01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Everybody knows Triple-Changers speak perfect Japanese!]]

Blitzwing was part of Megatron's band of Decepticons, chasing down the Autobots who had rediscovered the long-lost AllSpark. He was visibly frustrated (though he maintained his "Icy" persona) when Megatron along with the Autobots disappeared through a Space Bridge gate. {{storylink|The Cool Extra issue 3|The Cool Extra #3}}

Through some means, Blitzwing succeeded in obtaining the [[AllSpark Key|key]] and bringing it to the disembodied head of Megatron. Upon Megatron's rebirth, Blitzwing offered to help him destroy the opposing Autobots. Lugnut berated Blitzwing for trying to rob Megatron of a good time, and Megatron agreed with Lugnut, as he wanted the Autobots all to himself. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 5}}

Blitzwing later joined the other Decepticons in intercepting the rogue Starscream from the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]]. When the "Starscream" they were given turned out to be a bomb, Blitzwing and the other Decepticons fled into the sky, only to be caught in the explosion ''anyway'' after [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] launched the clones at them with his rocket packs. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 6}}

During the battle for the Decepticon [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]], Blitzwing attempted to keep [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] from interfering with Megatron's battle against Optimus Prime. The speedsters proved too much for him, however, running in circles around him until his rotating faces got dizzy. They then slapped a pair of stasis cuffs on him, and "random" Blitzwing cried that his arms had "fallen asleep" as the cuffs paralyzed him. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 7}}
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==Games==
===Transformers Animated: The Game===
{{voiceactor|[[Bumper Robinson]] (English)}}

[[File:TFAnimated Game Blitzwing.jpg|thumb|left|324px|Can you guess which one wants to do the victory dance?]]
As the Decepticon armies stood ready to invade [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], two of Blitzwing's personalities were keen to get to bashing Autobots. The third just wanted to do the Decepticon victory dance. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Game}}
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===Transformers Animated: ''Action Packs''===
{{note|Blitzwing is featured as a playable game card. He is a black card, has a value of 9 points, and has the following power: "-2 to all reds in play."}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: Action Packs}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
[[File:Ani blitz.JPG|right|upright=1.4|thumb|"WHY IS IT GETTING SO CROWDED IN HERE?!" "Oh, wait, it's me." ''"And me! AHAHAHAHAAA!!!"'']]
*'''Blitzwing''' (Voyager, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-13'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "flame" missiles

: Blitzwing transforms into a futuristic "Mech-Warrior"-ish tank with two large, spring-loaded anti-aircraft-like guns, and a fighter jet that loosely resembles the Northrop Grumman F-14 Tomcat. His tank-cannons become the jet's thrusters. The [[robot mode]] has three faces, which can be switched around via a knob on the back of the head. Surprisingly against the [[For safety reasons|norm]], Blitzwing's pointy nosecone is molded from rigid plastic. He has a pair of panels on his forearms which are spring-loaded to be able to lie flush in his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s, yet make his arms wider in robot mode (as they tend to be rather flat without them).

: Sadly, his cannons cannot tilt forward over his shoulders when in robot mode. Though promotional photos showed the figure with a gold traditional Decepticon insignia, the final toy used the movie variant in the tampograph.

[[File:Blitzwinganimatedtoyfaces.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|So people who buy enough toys to display them in every mode have to buy five of this guy, right?]]
: Blitzwing also has a minor [[misassembly]] problem, in that his upper arms are swapped. This is the reason his wings cannot press down flush with the rest of the jet fuselage. This can be fixed by pulling off his arms, unscrewing the one screw visible on either forearm, then separating the upper arms and switching them, which makes for a much improved jet mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Blitzwing/blitzwing.htm More information on Animated Blitzwing at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFAnimated McDonalds Blitzwing.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Chip Chase|No one's ever really insane so long as he has courage!]]]]
*'''Blitzwing''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toys, 2009)

: A very simplified (but well painted!) version of Blitzwing that has abandoned his triple changer aspect for simplicity's sake. Although this toy sports Blitzwing's "Icy" face, he transforms into "Hothead"'s tank mode.

:This toy was only available in French McDonald's restaurants. Why they got this singular elusive is anyone's guess.

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==Notes==
* When developing the character who would become Blitzwing, [[Marty Isenberg]] originally envisioned a crazy, Joker-like character who could turn into anything, but was driven mad by his constant shapeshifting.<ref>http://www.allspark.com/2016/09/transformers-animated-story-bible-never-seen-before/ Allspark.com: "Transformers Animated Story Bible – Never Seen Before!"</ref> Obviously, that idea proved unworkable in toy terms, so art director [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] proposed using [[Sixshot]] for the role. When Hasbro deemed a [[Six Changer]] to be too expensive, the Triple Changer Blitzwing was finally settled upon instead.<ref name="artstory">[http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/?p=242 Art & Story interview with Marty Isenberg]</ref> As fate would have it, Hasbro designer [[Eric Siebenaler]] had been itching to do a face-swapping Blitzwing since 2005.<ref>Blitzwing's long design history was detailed at [[BotCon 2008|BotCon 2008's]] Hasbro Design panel.</ref>
* His German accent was a last-minute improvisation by voice actor [[Bumper Robinson]], inspired by the character's name, that went on to influence his entire [[robot mode]] aesthetic; once Robinson had been cast in the role, Blitzwing was subsequently designed to "make him look really German,"<ref name="artstory"/> with his helmet an obvious nod to a World War II-era {{w|Stahlhelm}} helmet and goggles.
* Blitzwing's face-changing [[gimmick]] was in part inspired by {{w|Man-E-Faces}} from ''Masters of the Universe.''<ref>According to [[Hasbro]] employees speaking at the 2007 Comic-ConInternational.</ref> He's not the first Transformers toy to feature multiple rotating faces; [[Alpha Quintesson]], inspired by the five-faced Generation 1 [[Quintesson]]s, holds that distinction. The fiction-only character [[Violen Jiger]] also had three faces that spoke in different tones.
* According to the Allspark Almanac, Blitzwing wasn't always the [[Triple Changer]] we know him as today. His current state came about as a result of being rebuilt by [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] after the Great War, to increase his versatility. This process, however, also had the side effect of giving him three distinct personalities, something [[Springer (Animated)|hinted at earlier]] by [[Derrick J. Wyatt]].
* According to [[Derrick J. Wyatt]], becoming crazy seems to be an inevitability for Triple-Changers, as opposed to an avoidable side-effect or possible risk.<ref>[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-desk-is-mess.html#c5110113958119556634]</ref>
* In the Japanese dub of the series, Blitzwing speaks with a stressed ''American'' accent, rather than a German one.
** His "Icy" personality speaks with (what's regarded in Japan as) a very stereotypical (but polite) American accent; sounding out words slowly, always using the bland but respectful ''-masu'' form and ending nearly every sentence with a proper ''desu''.
** His "Hothead" personality speaks with a "rude" American accent and spouts English words and phrases such as "Hey!", "Now" and often ends sentences with "Man!"
** His "Random" personality mostly loses the American accent and is instead a throwback to actor [[Yūichi Nagashima]]'s previous performance as [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] in ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Super Link]]'' (another character with a split personality/rotating face gimmick).
*Blitzwing's design was used in the [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More Than Meets the Eye'' comic book]] as the basis for a generic member of the [[Titan Hunter]]s, chumming around with [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|that continuity's Lugnut]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Blitzwing''' (ブリッツウイング ''Burittsuuingu'')

==Footnotes==
<references />

[[Category:Animated Decepticons]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)

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{{videogame
|title=''Angry Birds Transformers''
|image=Angry birds transformers.jpg
|caption=It's happening.
|developer=[[Rovio]] & [[Exient]]
|publisher=Rovio Mobile
|date=[[October 15]], 2014 (iOS) [[October 30]], 2014 (Android)
|platforms=Apple iOS 7+ (iPad, iPhone) Android
|ratings=
}}
'''''Angry Birds Transformers''''' is a mobile app for both iPhone and Android platforms developed and published by [[Rovio]]. It is a themed version of the developer's mega-popular mobile game ''{{w|Angry Birds}}''.

As of September 2018, it is still live and still updating with new competitions and characters.

==Synopsis==
The [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers comic|EggSpark]] has landed on [[Piggy Island]], transforming its dueling inhabitants and giving them bodies and powers based on the Transformers: the birds of the [[Flock]] become [[Autobird]]s and the [[Bad Piggies]] the [[Deceptihog]]s. The two sides briefly continue their struggle with these new powers until they are both threatened by another transformed group, the [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbot]]s, who seek to transform all of Piggy Island into metal, backed by countless robotized [[Minion Pig]]s.

Most of the Autobirds and all of the Deceptihogs are captured leaving only [[Red (AB)|Red]] (who has the powers of [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]]) free. The leader of the Flock (you know him well) heads out to free the Autobirds ''and'' Deceptihogs, for only by joining forces can they restore Piggy Island to normal!

==Gameplay==
The game is a deviation from the normal ''Angry Birds'' formula, but the core goal, toppling block towers to pop the Bad Piggies on them, is the same.

Once you select an available stage from the map of Piggie Island, your character runs along the foreground at a set speed, as block towers scroll by in the background. By tapping the screen, your character takes aim and fires their weapon. You can also hold-and-drag to fire in a spread (if the character's weapon isn't a single-shot blast), or press the "Auto" button to let the computer do the targeting for you (though it isn't very efficient). The trick is to quickly determine which blocks in the structure are best to destroy/shove to cause a domino effect, toppling them and popping the Piggies by dropping blocks on them or making them fall far enough. (Remember, weaker blocks are not always the best target!) You can also attack the Piggies directly; in fact, some characters specialize in this more direct approach!

Block types include:
:*'''Ice Blocks''': Very weak, easily shattered (1 Coin)
:*'''Wood Blocks''': Fairly sturdy but not hard to break (2 Coins)
:*'''Stone Blocks''': Very durable, better for pushing than breaking (3 Coins)
:*'''TNT Blocks''': Easily-broken crates that explode with a considerable radius, sending blocks flying
:*'''Coin Blocks''': Golden blocks that spit out Coins with every hit. Pretty dang sturdy, but if you destroy them, you earn a lot of Coins (50~250 Coins).

Each stage is also littered with cyberformed scenery with blinky lights that can be blasted to revert it to normal. Doing so sends an [[Energon cube]] hurtling towards the character. If the character is accompanied by an [[Energonicon]], the cube is used to fuel its special power, activated by tapping the icon. If the character is an Energon variant then the character's health will go up about half a heart, at the cost of taking more damage. A full Energonicon cannot make use of extra cubes, so timely tapping to spend the energy before obtaining more is key. As your characters level up, they can store more Energon cubes, up to three, which generally extend the duration of the Energonicon's effects.

Most areas also have random destructible elements that can be blasted. The more destruction you cause, the more Coins you get to buy upgrades and explore new areas. Each level has a set length; you do not have to pop every Piggie to pass, merely survive to the end.

"Survive"? Yeah. Some Piggies are weaponized and will begin to attack shortly after appearing on-screen, even before you can retaliate. Thus, popping these Piggies (or at least upending them to throw off their aim) quickly becomes essential. You can also try to escape attacks and falling Monoliths by transforming to vehicle mode. This speeds you along a bit, but removes your ability to attack or call in partners, plus you can only maintain vehicle mode for a limited time. Attacking automatically transforms you back to robot mode. There are other obstacles that can decrease a character's health bar; lose all your life and the character is picked up by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]; you can then spend some [[Gem]]s to immediately put them back into the fight, or let the timer run out and quit the level. If you quit, you will not earn Piggie points for the level, you do keep any Coins you collected. Health does not restore between levels, so if a character is low you must spend Coins to repair them. This takes them out of the game for a while, in real-time, even when the game is off. You can then repair them instantly by spending Gems, or you can skip all that and immediately restore them to full health instantly by watching an ad (up to 30 seconds long) or scanning their transformable figure (if they have one) with a [[Telepod]].

New stages are unlocked by leveling up your characters, increasing your Rank one point with every level-up. Every 5 or 10 Rank settings lets you clear the clouds away from a new area of Piggy Island. The Caves can only be unlocked by using 10000 Plasma. Plasma can be unlocked by Challenge Events, Daily Quests, Daily Rewards, and Crates.

Cleared stages will slowly earn Coins over real-time. Tapping on the Coins on the map adds them to your bank. After a set point they will not accrue anymore: this threshold is about four hours of real time, the maximum amount hinging on how many character Squads you've completed. There are also randomly spawning treasure chests on the map, tap them to earn various amounts of Gems. However, roaming Eggbots will re-cyberform cleared stages, which removes their Coin bonuses. You can see which stages they are working on, how long the cyberforming process will take, and even interrupt their work (at the cost of Gems), giving you the chance to pelt an Eggbot in-level for extra Coins. Cyberforming too goes on in real-time. Once a stage is re-cyberformed, it can be played again. Note that merely peeking at an in-development will not automatically charge you Gems; you still have a choice to intercept or not.

===Character Choices===
Every stage has a pre-set character you control, based on who you've rescued so far. Every character has a different style of attack, movement speed, and armor rating. Working out the strengths and weaknesses of each character is key to high scores, and in some cases simple survival.

New characters can be added to your roster in a few different ways. In-game, a set of "starter" characters are held captive in ice blocks on the map, one per area, and you must "spend" a specific number of popped Piggies to break them out. You then have to play a short level with that character, and if they make it to the end, they're yours to keep. If not, they are re-frozen, but thankfully you can try again without having to spend all those hard-earned Piggy points again. There are also many, ''many'' other characters who can be unlocked via Space Bridge Missions (see below) or Challenge Events (also see below).

Out-of-game, this is where you can spend actual-factual money, on the [[Angry Birds Transformers (toyline)|tie-in toys]]. By placing one of the figures on a [[Telepod]] and placing ''that'' on your device's camera lens, the game reads the code on the figure and inserts it into the game for a limited amount of time (currently 24 hours). While the characters unlocked this way are only available temporarily until unlocked via Piggie points, there is no limit on how often you can scan the figure, plus any upgrade progress is saved. You can also use this method to power-up already-unlocked characters before a stage or speed up their repairs without spending Gems; again there is no limit to the number of times you can scan (but the effects will not stack).

;Improving characters
Every character can be upgraded multiple times (nominal maximum level for characters is 15, but they can be upgraded further than that in select Challenge Events) by spending Coins and Materials, which (of course) takes them out of play for a while. Each upgrade is pre-set, increasing attack strength, armor strength, or vehicle mode duration. At certain levels, their Energon capacity is increased, and these levels vary from character to character. You can spend much-rarer Gems to make the upgrade happen instantly; the closer the upgrades are to complete, the fewer Gems you need to spend. Upgrading characters is ''vital'' as the levels get harder and harder, not to mention in the phone version you can only unlock new areas with an overall player level, which is raised by upgrading your characters. This isn't the case in the tablet version where you can spend Gold Coins to unlock new areas. You can only have one character undergoing an upgrade at a time.

Characters can also be upgraded inside Astrotrain by customizing them with Accessories. These extra items cost Gems (or Tokens, see "Challenge Events" below) and not only alter the characters' appearance, but they boost stats, or imbue special abilities to weapons. One Accessory can be placed on a character's head, face, chest, arms and back each. Some Challenge Events have special exclusive Accessories you can't buy with Gems! As most Accessories are character-specific, see each character's page for more detailed information.

;Call-in Buddies
[[File:Angry-Birds-Transformers-Call-in-buddy-Energon-Bumblebee-Chuck.jpg|thumb|New characters are frequently "previewed" as call-in buddies before they're properly available.]]
Soon you get the option to have a second character on standby, who you can call in and have the computer control for a brief period. They enter the stage in slow motion with a massive shockwave that does damage to most everything within the blast radius, obliterating Ice Blocks but only damaging tougher targets. These characters will warp out after a few seconds, then you must wait for their meter to re-charge before calling them back in. However, there's a limit to when you are able to call in a partner; once you see [[Astrotrain (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Astrotrain]] fly overhead, your partner's no longer available. On the other hand, the stage is close to over! But if your partner is ''already'' out when you hit that checkpoint, then they will stay active until the very end of the level, nice for really piling on the destruction.

You get to see your partner before you start the stage, and if you don't like that character choice, you can change it by spending some Coins. Partners are either randomly generated (which can let you see characters you haven't unlocked yet), or pulled from the character rosters of your friends if you've connected to the game via Facebook or Google+ or iTunes or whatever the social network stuff the kids are into these days is. If you called on them in the level, you can "thank" them afterward. Doing so gives the other player a nominal reward (either a Gem or 25 Coins), while not thanking them simply tells the other player that while you're grateful for the firepower assist, you don't think they deserve any actual compensation. You jerk. However this seems to be only for your friends if you use the social network support. When you don't have friends or don't believe in social media, you get random users to help, and if people use your characters and you're not friends with them via social network you don't get any rewards if they thank you.
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====Featured characters====
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobird]]s
|c1=
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*[[Red (AB)|Red]] as:
**[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
**Energon Optimus Prime
**Ultimate Optimus Prime
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
**Epic Optimus Prime

*[[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as:
**[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
**High-Octane Bumblebee
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]
**Energon Bumblebee
**Nemesis Hot Rod
**Classic Bumblebee

*[[Terence (AB)|Terence]] as:
**[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]
**[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]
**[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
**[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
**[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]

*[[Bubbles]] as:
**[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
**[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]
**[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
**[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]

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*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Grimlock (G1)|Grey Slam Grimlock]]
**Energon Grimlock
**Goldbite Grimlock

*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
**[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
**[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]
**[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]
**[[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]
**[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]

*The [[Blues]] as:
**[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
**[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
**[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]

*[[Silver]] as:
**[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]
**Energon Windblade
**[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]

*[[Bomb (AB)|Bomb]] as:
**[[Drift (G1)|Drift]]
**[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]

*[[Matilda]] as:
**[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]
**Energon Nautica
**[[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]]



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'''Accessories'''
*[[Daniel (AB)|Daniel]]
*[[Dion (AB)|Dion]]
*[[Eject (AB)|Eject]]
*[[Guardian (AB)|Guardian]]
*[[Hi-Q#Angry Birds Transformers|HiQ]]{{sic}}
*[[Huffer (AB)|Huffer]]
*[[Metroplex (AB)|Metroplex]]
*[[Pipes (AB)|Pipes]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (AB)|Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Steeljaw]]
*[[Stranglehold#Angry Birds Transformers|Stranglehold]]
*[[Stripes#Angry Birds Transformers|Stripes]]
*[[Sundor#Angry Birds Transformers|Sundor]]
*[[Wheelie (AB)|Wheelie]]

{{!}}}
|h2=[[Deceptihog]]s
|c2=
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*[[King Pig]] as:
**[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]
**[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]]
**[[Megatron (Movie)|Ultimate Megatron]]
**Dark Megatron
**[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
**Energon Shockwave
**Energon Megatron

*[[Chef Pig]] as:
**[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]
**Energon Soundwave
**[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]

*[[Moustache Pig]] as:
**[[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]
**Energon Lockdown
**[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]]
**[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]]

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*[[Corporal Pig]] as:
**[[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Extinction film|Galvatron]]
**Energon Galvatron
**[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]
**[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]

*[[Minion Pig]] as:
**[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
**[[Starscream (G1)|Energon Starscream]]
**[[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
**Starscream
**[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
**[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
**[[Strikebot|Strikebot bomber]]

*[[Hal]] as:
**[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]

*[[Astrotrain (AB)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Professor Pig]]

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'''Accessories'''
*[[Balo#Angry Birds Transformers|Balo]]
*[[Beastbox (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Beastbox]]
*[[Brunt (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Brunt]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Frenzy (AB)|Frenzy]]
*[[Full-Tilt (AB)|Full-Tilt]]
*[[Kremzeek (AB)|Kremzeek]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ratbat (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ratbat]]
*[[Ravage (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ravage]]
*[[Reflector (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Reflector]]
*[[Rumble (AB)|Rumble]]
*[[Sentinel (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Sentinel]]
*[[Shrapnel (AB)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Squawktalk (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Squawktalk]]
*[[Wingthing (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Wingthing]]

{{!}}}
|h3=Eggbot Army
|c3=
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{{!}}-
*[[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbots]]
*[[Minion Pig#As the Eggbot Army|Minion Pigs]]
*[[Walking Mortar Tower]]s
*[[Boss Pig]]
*[[Unicron Pig]]
*[[Boss Pig#Boss Bat Pig|Boss Bat Pig]]
*[[Monolith]]
{{!}}}
|nonumbering=true
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>''Upcoming character.''
:
{{anchor|Squads}}
;Squads
Completing character Squads is the key to bigger earnings, in many different ways. The more Squads you have filled out, the higher the max number of Coins unoccupied map spaces can accrue. Also, any character from a completed Squad earns a 50% Coins bonus once they finish a level. Luckily, any Squads you complete will ''stay'' checked as complete even if new characters are later added to them, so you don't have to worry about losing bonuses with game updates.

During many Challenge Events (see below), you can earn bonuses to your Event scores by using a character from the suggested Squad. For a while the chosen Squad changed every four hours with (mostly) randomized percentages, but currently stays set at a single squad for the duration of the Event, with a x4 score multiplier ''if'' the character has been "Promoted". (If this sounds like it's kind of complicated, well, it ''is'' kind of complicated.)

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Rescue Bots'''
*Optimus Prime
*Bumblebee
*Heatwave
*Ratchet
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Instruments of Destruction'''
*Soundwave
*Soundblaster
*Blaster
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Target: 2006'''
*Ultra Magnus
*Galvatron
*Jazz
*Hound
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Pure Warriors'''
*Lockdown
*Energon Lockdown
*Brawl
*Ironhide
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Seekers'''
*Energon Starscream
*Thundercracker
*Skywarp
*Starscream
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energon Fueled'''
*Energon Grimlock
*Energon Soundwave
*Energon Galvatron
*Energon Optimus Prime
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Variant Versions'''
*Ultimate Megatron
*Ultimate Optimus Prime
*Goldbite Grimlock
*High Octane Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Leaders'''
*Bludgeon
*Sentinel Prime
*Grey Slam Grimlock
*Dark Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Valkyries'''
*Arcee
*Airachnid
*Windblade
*Chromia
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Brothers in Armor'''
*Prowl
*Bluestreak
*Smokescreen
*Beachcomber
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Iconic Transformers'''
*Epic Optimus Prime
*Nemesis Prime
*Energon Bumblebee
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Hotrods'''
*Rodimus
*Dead End
*Ricochet
*Drift
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Cybertronians'''
*Shockwave
*Acid Storm
*Sunstorm
*Trypticon
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''The Wreckers'''
*Wheeljack
*Ultra Magnus
*Rodimus
*Moonracer
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Enslavers'''
*Scorponok
*Barricade
*Motormaster
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Speedsters'''
*Sideswipe
*Red Alert
*Sunstreaker
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Energized'''
*Energon Windblade
*Energon Shockwave
*Energon Nautica
*Energon Megatron
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Femme Fatale
*Nautica
*Elita One
*Strongarm
*Novastar
|}

===Materials===
[[File:ABTF-screen MaterialSilo.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Materials are special items earned by successfully completing stages, Missions, and Daily Quests, stored in the Silo. These are used to create Energonicons (and other prizes) at [[Professor Pig]]'s lab, and to upgrade your characters.

The amount of Materials you can store is dictated by the level of the Silo. The Silo can be upgraded using Coins and Materials, which not only lets you store larger numbers and higher levels of Materials, but increases the number and rarity of Materials rewarded upon stage completion. Any Materials won that exceed the Silo's capacity are converted to Coins. The Silo's maximum level was 15, but a fall 2017 update increased the storage capacity to 25.

<center>
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:65%" align="center"
|-
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Material Level'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Autobird Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Deceptihog Material'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Silo Maximum Capacity'''
! scope="col" width="20%" | '''Coin Value'''
|-
|Level 1
|[[Birdium]]
|[[Pig Iron]]
|<s>15</s> 35
|60
|-
|Level 2
|[[Autocog]]
|[[Deceptigear]]
|<s>15</s> 35
| 60
|-
|Level 3
|[[Anger Chip]]
|[[Badness Processor]]
|<s>12</s> 22
| 150
|-
|Level 4
|[[Super Rareium]]
|Super Rareium
|<s>5</s> 15
| 600
|-
|}
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===Space Bridge Missions===
In addition to the stages, there are [[space bridge|Space Bridge]] Missions that your freed characters can complete in order to earn Materials, Coins, Gems, or even new characters (Arcee, Airachnid, Prowl, and Bluestreak). There are three Space Bridges difficulties —Easy, Medium, and Hard— progressively unlocked by clearing more of the map of clouds. Each Space Bridge also has three Missions to choose from when open, with three different time requirements: the longer the Mission, the better the potential prizes.

Missions are "played" by selecting up to three characters from your available roster to participate. The Easy Bridge lets you send two characters for free, the other two only one, and sending any more requires Gem spending. Easy And Medium cost 100 Gems per extra character, and Hard 200, and given you ''might'' get back a grand total of 20 Gems even at the highest prize levels that is compltely not worth it. Characters who are taking part in Missions are basically gone for the duration, unable to be played in normal stages (and sometimes Challenge Events) until the Mission timer runs out. You can cut the Mission short by spending Gems.

Every Mission has a "type" icon: a light bulb (intelligence), a magnifying glass (investigation), or a missile (firepower), which helps the player determine which character would be most suited for completing it. The higher the level your character is at, the better the character is and the higher they'll score. Once you have your character(s) selected, you are able to use popped Pigs as "reinforcements" to lower the Mission timer to a minimum of half the original runtime (which can easily cost thousands of Pig points, but those are really easy to amass).

When the Mission is completed, the result screen bar fills up, earning you a key for every "level", up to five total (you always automatically get one key regardless of performance). You also (usually) have the option to watch an ad to earn one additional key. These keys are used to unlock the five prize boxes presented to you. The potential prizes are quickly shown before being wrapped in gift boxes and spun around randomly, thus you must blindly select a present and hope for the best. If you don't have enough keys to unlock all five prizes, you can spend Gems (because of course you can) to collect the remaining presents (10 for Easy, 20 for Medium, and 30 for Hard), but this is really only worth it for unlocking new characters or if you ''really really'' need that [[Super Rareium]] ''right now''.

Given how many characters you can amass, this is a pretty simple way to gather Materials, tons of Coins, and even Gems over time with minimal effort.

===Ads and upsells===
[[File:ABTF-screen BuyGems.jpg|thumb|300px|Keep in mind the average, decent Accessory costs are roughly 400 Gems. Better ones 800~1000 or so.]]
It's a free game, so how does Rovio make its money? By copious amounts of ads (largely for other games) and by enticing you to spend real currency on in-game currency.

The ads can actually have a gameplay effect, in a disturbingly clever move. After completing any stage, you are given the option to watch a short video ad; doing so doubles your end-of-stage rewards. Similarly, when opening a Daily Reward, you can watch an ad to double the reward. Like we already said, upon completeing a Space Bridge Mission, you can watch an ad to obtain an extra key. When choosing a partner for a stage, you will also get a prompt to watch an ad; doing so gives your partner a one-stage stat boost and ups the amount of time they can stay in-play. However, you can only watch so many ads within a set amount of time, so choose which bonuses you go for wisely. You can also watch an ad to repair a character instantly; there does not appear to be any limit to this. And of course, ads may pop up anyway unless a purchase is made.

Spending real monies allows you to buy large numbers of Gems, which are used to buy Accessories, speed up character upgrades and repairs, interrupt the Eggbot terraforming to make a stage playable sooner, and about a billion other small things all over the game. Gem packages range from 150 for $4.49 US to 5200 for '''''$99.99''''' which what the hell who even spends that much money on these things?! And considering that mere ''accessories'', can run up to 1000 crystals, with most of the "buddy character" ones in the 850 range? Yeesh. From time to time there will be "sales" which either cut the prices down a bit or give you more Gems in each package, but come on.

Depending on who you ask, according to many reviewers, if you had to do a wipe or ever lose your files for some reason, you can lose all your progress. People have gotten their characters leveled up to the max. Which costs hundreds of thousands of gold coins or thousands of gems (read: lots and lots of grinding or real monies) only for it to be all for naught. But now that's not much of a problem since you can cloud save your progress with the Game Center on IOS or a Facebook account on Android.
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===Challenge Events===
Starting in late 2015, the game introduced Challenge Events, five-to-ten-day-long themed events with the lure of prizes including unique unlockable characters and Accessories. While sparse at first, by mid-2016 events were popping up ''really'' frequently. Now it's continuous scheduled event after event.
[[File:ABTF-screen ChallengeEvent.jpg|left|300px|thumb]]
Each day of an Event, the player is pit against 19 randomly-selected others at the same level (across the whole player base!) in a race to tally the most points within 24 hours by destroying as many of a specific object or enemy as possible in separate event stages. Entering a Challenge stage takes one "battery" of energy from the Challenge selection; the player starts with four, and spent batteries will recharge after an hour, one at a time. ''Of course'' you can spend Gems to speed up the process and instantly go back to four full batteries, but that cost increases every time: the first recharge costs 10 Gems, the next 20, then 40, 60, 80, then up to 100 for each recharge. Thankfully, that charge resets to the lowest amount each new day of the event.

In the earliest events, players could only take a single already-unlocked character and an [[Energonicon]] into the event with them. Eventually this changed, and depending on the event, you might be able to choose from your entire roster of unlocked characters, only certain members you've unlocked that match the event theme, or even "trial" characters you don't have yet who you can permanently unlock for the first time through the event you're playing there and now. Sometimes you can choose two characters and swap back and forth between the two (with a delay in recall time, of course). In some events, choosing characters from specific Teams and a specific Energonicon will add a percentage bonus to your final score, though given the potential dangers, one must take care to decide if the bonus is worth it if the bonus-giving characters aren't well-suited to taking out the target of choice for the day.

In 2017, the bonus scoring was changed to use "Sparks" won in Daily Challenges and awarded as Event prizes. By spending Sparks, you could "promote" a character, giving them an extra 5% bonus to your score per "rank" at the end of a run. Naturally, the higher the rank, the more Sparks you need. Selecting characters from the bonus Squad (which does not change for the duration of the event) gives them a multiplier to their Promotion bonuses, quadrupling the score.

Challenges are rewarded with Tokens, earned by reaching certain target milestones (milestones and prize amounts now vary from event to event), and according to your rank at the end of the 24-hour period (from 1000 to 100). These Tokens carry over from prior days' challenges up until the end of the promotion, and can be spent on prizes, including new characters, instant level-ups and accessories for select characters, Sparks, and Coins. Accessories are often less costly to obtain in Challenges than via normal Gem purchase. There is a 1-day token exchange period after each event ends, so some can spend the tokens they may have won from the final day's competition... and any ''new'' Tokens awarded through other means during the exchange period.

Originally, the milestones were consecutive 10 to 100. up to 550 tokens each day. Occasionally, mini-events give more token amounts than usual. But with the current token system, the maximum tokens possible per day are about 2000! But the final three milestones are ''impossible'' to reach without ''two'' highly-promoted characters of the same squad and/or hundreds and hundreds of gems!

Tokens are not currently able to be saved between different Challenge Events, but representatives from Rovio/[[Exient]] had raised it as a possibility, especially given how frequent the events have become. A year later, and they haven't done it, so pfffffft.

:''For a rundown of the history of Challenge Events, see [[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)/Challenge Events]].''
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===Achievements===
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===Daily Quests===
[[File:ABTF-screen DailyQuest.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Starting in September 2016, the game added Daily Quests, which are like the normal Achievements, but on a much smaller scale. Every 24 hours (starting at midnight via the clock on the player's device), eight randomized Quests are opened up, each earning a small prize for completion.

Quests can range from simple stuff like visiting a certain area so many times, destroying enough Pigs or blocks, creating enough items at the Lab, etc, to more difficult feats like pulling off enough slow-mo [[Monolith]] dodges, entering Astrotrain while scrambled, or racking up enough damage while in fast-forward at the [[Piggy Island|Cobalt Plateaus]]. The prizes are similarly random, with Pig Points, Coins, Gems, Materials, and even Tokens (only during Challenge Events) available.

There is also a ninth Quest with a four-part prize, earned only by completing all eight other Quests within the 24 hours.

With the introduction of Sparks, many quests were dropped completely, and others made to appear less frequently. Currently, these Daily Quests are always in the mix:

* Visit the Pig lab and craft something
* Open 5 Crates
* Visit Shockwave's Spire
* Thank 3 buddies after events
* Collect 30 Energon cubes
* Pop 300 of any type of Pig

The final prize is always a generous 10 gems, 250 pigs, 15000 coins, and <s>500</s> 400 spark.
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===Daily Reward===
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-Cave-Locked.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:Angry-Birds-Daily-Reward-After-Cave-Unlocked.jpg|thumb]]
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===Jenga stage===
Down at the beach, there's the Jenga stage, shaped like the large [[Hal|Grimlock Bird]] Jenga toy that you could buy in stores. This mini-game remains locked until you use an unlocking code found in any of the ''Angry Birds Transformers Jenga'' toys.

Once open, this stage is a fair bit different. First you pick a Driver and a Gunner from a fixed set of characters (unaffected by who you have unlocked or away on Missions or upgrading). The Driver then travels along a path, gathering free-floating Coins and smashing through block towers. There are holes in the path, so sometimes you need to hit the turbo button for a burst of speed to carry you over. The turbo boost will drain quickly, so overuse can leave you dry when the big jump comes up. The goal is to gather as many coins and clear out as many blocks as possible and make it to the end for a higher score. Falling into a pit doesn't end the level, it just ends the Driver's turn and makes the Gunner's turn that little bit more difficult.

The Gunner then runs through a different path further out, and their job is to clear out as many blocks from inside the giant Grimlock Bird frame with their firepower. Naturally, this is easier if the Driver has cleared out the block towers that stood between the Gunner path and the frame. The more blocks that are destroyed or at least knocked completely out of the frame, the higher your score.

So why do this? Your Jenga scores accumulate over the course of 24 hours, and reaching 300 points nets you a prize. Often this is just a sum of Coins, no big whoop. But it's worth checking back every day, because the prize changes every 24 hours, and sometimes it's a small cache of Gems. Spending five minutes to get 10 Gems isn't bad, given how stingy the game can be with giving away the premium currency. Also, what happens in Jenga mode counts towards your Daily Quests: every mile you walk or drive, every block you smash, and every time you finish the "event". It can be a very quick way to knock out a couple of Quests at no cost other than a few minutes' time.

{{note|Bumblebee seems to be the best choice for the Driver, while Bludgeon works best as the Gunner thanks to his wide multi-shot cannon, though characters with rapid-fire attacks can really clean up if they can equip explosive rounds (like Energon Starscream). The available characters in Jenga mode have changed over the course of the game, eliminating certain characters whose weapons are designed for easy mass block destruction.}}
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===Sparkrun===
[[File:ABTFScreen-Sparkrun.jpg|thumb|250px]]
Introduced March 2017, the Sparkrun lets you earn Spark (Only Spark; you don't earn any pigs or coins in this mode) by destroying everything you can in a special extra-long stage that goes through five random areas, with transitions through caves. You select three characters, and should your first 'bot go down, the next one you selected takes his place. You can also use a random character specially power-boosted for the Sparkrun. Promoted characters can also be used to increase the final score, which you'll need as they may not be enough stuff to get all the Spark in the level alone. Earn enough spark and the next difficulty level will be unlocked, each level adding 10 additional Spark to the initial 100, and increasing the damage of offensive pigs.

Gold blocks give the most amount of spark points, so be sure to destroy all of them!

Watch out for pigs with special buffs, like those that deal painfully more damage, regenerate health, shielded pigs immune to small arms fire, fast pigs, and health buffed pigs!

The Sparkrun can be played once a day, but can be reactivated for 100 gems.

As of a June 2017 update, many improvements were made. All enemies and missiles now give points when before only ground pigs and blocks gave points. Spark scoring has been rebalanced, making it easier to earn the max amount of Spark in higher difficulties. A fourth character slot can be unlocked for 1000 gems. And more importantly, the game is much, much less likely to crash in the middle of a Sparkrun. However, as players continued to advance in the game and "max" out their team of four characters at full promotion (140% x4) they realized the maximum difficulty in Sparkrun ended at 160. It was not possible to advance beyond difficulty 160 and the maximum reward of 1690 Sparks were incredibly rare to obtain due to the limited number of points that could be scored (the 5 levels in a Sparkrun course + the interconnecting caverns were completely random).

In a February 2018 update, a fifth character slot was added and available to be unlocked (permanently) for 2500 gems. The difficult ceiling was again raised beyond the previous maximum (160) with increasing Spark rewards. In the same update, the maximum promotion of characters were also raised (increased from 140% to 175%) which made it possible to once again score enough points to obtain the max Sparks available in a single Sparkrun.

===Crates===
In a September 2017 update, Crates were introduced which give various prizes, which fall under five rarities. Steel Crates give common, uncommon, or rare prizes that can be claimed for free every 24 hours or purchased for 15000 coins each; ''finally'' something to spend the coins you've stockpiled in the millions on. Opening ten at a time gives a guaranteed Rare prize. Gold Crates can give rare, epic, or legendary prizes, and can be purchased for 200 Gems each. Opening ten at a time is 5% off and gives a guaranteed epic prize.

Some of the possible prizes by rartiy:
*Common: Coins, 1-star accessory, Pigs, Tokens (~30~), Gems (2-3), Materials
*Uncommon: Coins, Materials
*Rare: Coins(~14500~), Spark, Tokens, 2~3-star Accessory upgrade
*Epic: 3-star accessory, 3-star accessory upgrade, Gems (~200~)
*Legendary: Instant upgrade, new Bot

Speaking of accessories, this update revamps the accessory system; Gem costs are significantly reduced, although this means token costs of accessories in Challenge Events is double the gem cost. New accessories are introduced (and old accessories from waaay back in 2014 are re-introduced). Accessories have five ratings, and can be unlocked or upgraded from crates.
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===Shockwave's Spire===
Thought opening Gold Crates was a gamble? Well this new feature introduced December 2017 is really a gamble! Shockwave's Spire is essentially the same as ''Angry Birds 2'''s Tower of Fortune. There are several floors that each have four cards from which you pick one and get various prizes. The higher you go, the better the prizes and higher the rarity, all the way to legendary prizes at floor 90! And a guaranteed accessory every 5 floors! You can exit anytime and claim the prizes in the stash. '''''But''''' if you pick a pig card, you will lose them all! Unless you pay gems to keep playing. The gem cost will naturally increase significantly each time you make a gambling blunder.

Once you exit, Shockwave's Spire will not be available to play again (not even gem skips!) until the next day.

Be careful not to form certain habits and throw in way too many gems (and money).
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==Notes==
* [[FIRRIB|Frenzy is red, Rumble is blue.]]
* This is the second ''Angry Birds'' crossover game, the first being with the undisputed king of cross-promotion, ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]''.
* This is also the second 3D ''Angry Birds'' title, with prior games using 2D graphics save the racing game ''Angry Birds Go!'' (which also got a [[Hasbro]] toyline).
* You can alter a device's time to make the upgrades, Missions and other timed aspects go faster, although if you go too far or revert to current time, you'll get an error message about "Time travel detected! Your characters have suffered" and you'll be slapped on the wrist by getting them downgraded in relation to how far away from real time you were. So maybe don't do that.

===References===
This game is loaded with tiny jokes and references to Transformers lore.

* The character designs pull from a broad mix of generations. While (obviously) [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] gets the most representation, there are also elements from the [[Live-action film series|live-action movies]], ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]'' and ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]''. Each character also has a number of wearable accessories, many of which are based on wider ''Transformers'' lore. (See individual character pages for the rundown on each.)
*The initial loading screen has numerous nods to more specific (and occasionally obscure) bits of Transformers lore:
{{collist|3|
:*"[[Mechanical Difficulties!|Crowning Grimlock]]"
:*"Rhyming with [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]"
:*"[[Target: 2006|Targeting 2006]]"
:*"Seeing if we've got [[The Touch]]"
:*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Dueling on dams]]"
:*"Rebuilding [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]]"
:*"[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|Hailing Megatron]]"
:*"Pouring water on [[scraplet]]s"
:*"Practicing [[Metallikato]]"
:*"Crashing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]"
:*"Rebooting [[Teletraan (disambiguation)|Teletraan 1]]"
:*"Spying on [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]]"
:*"Unlocking Lockdown"
:*"Having a taste of our own electro-medicine"
:*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|Satisfying logic circuits]]"
:*"[[Atlantis, Arise!|Enjoying hospitality]] of [[Sub-Atlantica]]"
:*"[[Day of the Machines|Detecting a rat named Megatron]]"
:*"[[Return of the Dino Bot|Thanking the Eggspark for hot, brown water]]"
:*"Trying out [[Jet judo|Jet Judo]]"
:*"De-stinging the Stinger"
:*"Transforming Jazz. Fiddly!"
}}
* The music for the game was composed by [[Vince DiCola]] (with [[Kenny Meriedeth]]), who did the score for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Pig City events have [[:File:Cybertronsoundwave.jpg|Soundwave lamposts]] and purple Cybertronian shuttles strewn all over the level that can be easily destroyed.
* The (removed) building for friend activity resembles [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s city mode. But it returned in a different location as the new Sparkrun mode.
* Most of the accesories to the charcters are based on different characters, items, and tools from different continuties.

== External links ==
* [http://www.cnet.com/news/angry-birds-transformers-takes-wing-as-new-app-and-toys/ Angry Birds Transformers takes wing as new app and toys]
* [http://transformers.angrybirds.com/ Official Website]

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[[Category:Mobile Games]]

Home Is Where the Spark Is

2018-05-28T00:48:05Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{episode|
|series=Anitoon
|series2=AniJapan
|image=TFA Home Spark Megatron lives.JPG
|caption="Now you will feel the true power of the Dark Side!"
|ep=4
|ep2=6
|prev2=The Thrill of the Hunt
|next2=Total Meltdown
|title="Home Is Where the Spark Is"
|airdate=[[January 5]], [[2008]]
|written by=[[Michael Ryan]]
|directed by= [[Matt Youngberg]] [[Shunji Ōga]]
|animation studio= [[The Answer Studio]]
}}

'''As the Autobots make themselves at home in an abandoned Sumdac auto factory, Megatron uses the factory's technology to launch an attack on them.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Duelingbanjos.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Cover your shame, Mon!"]]
As an armored car leaves a bank in the dead of night, the [[Angry Archer]] robs it and makes his escape from the cops by snagging onto a fire engine, thinking the police won’t stop a firetruck heading to a fire. It’s the Archer’s mistake, however, because he's hitched a ride on the back of [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]. Prime, playing hero, subdues the thief easily and smiles for evening news cameras.

The next day, in a local park, [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] observes a [[Skippy|cat]] stalking a bird and finds it amazing, only to have his nature watch cut short by awestruck humans and camera-bots. He heads back huffily to the new [[Autobot Earth Base|Autobot headquarters]], an abandoned car factory. The other [[Autobot|Autobots]] are in the middle of installing the world’s largest flat-panel TV in their new home and sharing their views on their newfound stardom. Prowl returns, upset with the constant interruptions, and goes to his Japanese-decorated room. In his room, Prowl lectures Optimus on his fascination with the Earth's animals, only to have that cut short by [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s antics. Annoyed again, Prowl leaps off into a tree.

[[Image:Megsawakened.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I think, therefore I—where the heck is my body?!]]

Meanwhile, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] tries to enter her father's private lab. She uses her [[AllSpark Key]] to open the door, but [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Professor Sumdac]] leaves with her before she can enter more than a step or two, reminding her no one but he is allowed in there. As they depart, residual energy from the Key floats over and reactivates the head of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Once his higher functions take control, Megatron is horrified to discover that he is without a body and is hardwired into some sort of primitive computer. As he searches for answers, he brings up video footage of the last battle between the Autobots and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], including the latter’s confession of sabotaging his leader. Megatron is understandably ticked, and not just at Starscream's betrayal, but on the sheer helplessness of his situation. Not only do the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] believe that he is dead, meaning there is no hope of rescue, but the AllSpark is finally within his reach, and he lacks the hands to take it! While lamenting his lack of a body, he discovers his new power to control machines around him. Picking up a discarded, miniature robot, Megatron decides that it's time to get...proactive.

After trashing her [[Tutor Bot]] using the AllSpark Key, Sari tells Professor Sumdac she is leaving to the Autobot base for a slumber party. Overhearing this, Megatron sends one of Isaac's [[pocketbot]]s to hide in her backpack so he can search the base for the AllSpark.

At the Autobot base, Prowl watches a nature show about caterpillars evolving into butterflies, which he finds fascinating. Bumblebee, of course, isn't interested and changes the channel on him. Annoyed yet again, Prowl pounces on Bumblebee like a cat to prove what he has learned from animals before leaping to a high point to meditate. Later, Bumblebee and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] play high-tech Twister™ with much difficulty; Bumblebee then challenges Prowl to try. Prowl jumps in and easily touches all the spots Sari announces. Having won the game, he leaves to his room. Disgusted that the Autobots could ever get their hands on the AllSpark, Megatron uses the pocketbot to begin searching.

[[Image:TFA Home Spark assembly attack.JPG|left|200px|thumb|It's one thing to rage against the machine, but what do you do when the machine rages back?]]

Sari then tells ghost stories to the rest of the Autobots and, with a little help from the AllSpark Key, succeeds in scaring Bumblebee. Meanwhile, since the pocketbot's search for the AllSpark has proven fruitless, Megatron decides to kill the Autobots and extract info on its location from their lifeless shells. He takes control of the assembly line robots and uses pincers, riveters, a big electromagnet and a die press to pummel the Autobots. Prowl shows up and realizes that the machines are detecting the Autobots by use of motion sensors. He instructs everyone to be still, then strike in order to get to the control panel. However, while the motion sensors can't see him, Megatron can, so he gets caught by the machines as well. With [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] injured, the only bot left free to move is Bumblebee, who manages to listen to Prowl long enough to outrace the machines and destroy the control panel.

[[Image:TFA Home Spark plant ruined.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Housewarming parties are one of the leading causes of death among Autobots. Right after "Decepticons attack" and rust.]]

In a parting gesture, Megatron cuts open a fuel tank perilously close to a fire, but the Autobots team up and launch it into the sky, where it explodes harmlessly. As they wonder who tried to kill them, they discover the pocketbot under Megatron's control, but Bulkhead accidentally smashes it after catching it before they can study it.

Back at the lab, Megatron has a fit over his loss and decides to reveal more Cybertronian technology to Sumdac in order to get a new body.

At the end, Prowl again coaches Bumblebee in the art of stillness while both play a game of high-tech Twister™.
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==Featured characters==
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|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (3)
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] (8)
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*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] (12, video footage)
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*[[Angry Archer]] (1)
*Fan #1 (5)
*[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] (9)
*[[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]] (10)
|c4=
*[[Skippy]] (4)
*[[Tutor Bot]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"HAHAHA!!! Victory is ''mine''! Yon police would ''ne'er'' stop a firetruck from speeding to an emergency!" 
"Only one problem with that theory: ''You're'' the emergency."
:—The '''Angry Archer''''s escape is cut short by '''Optimus Prime'''

"No way, being a star rocks! If the titanium alloy plating fits, ''wear it''. And...I make it look ''good''."
:—'''Bumblebee''', being himself.

"Auut-oh-bot-MegaMegaMega-Meg-Meeeegaaa-Mega-[[Megatron (Movie)|I am Megatron]]!"
:—'''Megatron''' awakening after his fifty-year slumber

"Whoa. Looks like ''somebody'' forgot to defrag his hard drive."
:—'''Bulkhead''', using a dubious computer analogy to describe Prowl's bad mood

"You Autobot fools are the keepers of the [[AllSpark]]? This must be some cosmic joke..."
:—'''Megatron''', disgusted at the Autobots' merry-making.

"What's the matter? We're not ''still'' enough for you? Ynnh—fine! Have a great time in there watching the ''grass grow''!"
:—'''Bumblebee''' to Prowl as the latter heads off to his private quarters (presumably to have a great time watching the grass grow).

"Stillness...then strike."
:—'''Prowl''', as he sneaks past the Megatron-possessed machinery

==Notes==
===Animation errors===
* When Prowl pounced on Bumblebee for annoying him, his paintjob was incorrect and changed to the correct paintjob 3 frames later.
===Continuity errors===
* When the Angry Archer turns around to notice he's being followed by police cars, the bags of money he'd just tied to his waist are nowhere to be seen. They're back in other shots, though.

* Sari says "Right foot on green." during the Twister™ game. The only problem is there are no green spaces in the next shot, just purple, orange and yellow. (After that shot, they seem to appear as normal.) At the end of the episode, the problem is reversed — there are no yellow spaces, but there are green ones.

* During the assembly line's rampage, Ratchet is injured after the explosion of some airborne gas tanks. He remains in a damaged state until the very end of the episode, when, in the close-up group shot of the Autobots, he can be seen completely undamaged before the camera focuses on Bulkhead attempting to grab the pocketbot as it runs out the door.

===Transformers references===
* In a different kind of Transformers reference, the Angry Archer is designed to resemble [[Hasbro]]'s [[Aaron Archer]].
* Similarly, the bank shown in the opening sequence is the [[Izzo National Bank]], named for Hasbro executive and series co-producer [[Joshua Izzo]].
* When Megatron comes online, his first coherent words are "I am Megatron!", the same thing [[Megatron (Movie)|his movie counterpart]] said.

===Real-world references===
[[Image:Twister.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Image courtesy of the Hasbro Holiday 2106 catalog.]]
* Bumblebee's line "I make it look ''good''!" is paraphrased from Will Smith in [[wikipedia:Men_in_Black_(film)|''Men in Black'']].
* A high-tech, Transformer-[[Scale|scaled]] version of [[wikipedia:Twister_(game)|Twister™]] is repeatedly played in this episode.

===Trivia===
* In this episode, Tutor Bot fails to teach Sari about the [[wikipedia:Quadratic_equation|quadratic equation]]. It leads a thankless life.
* According to the ''Animated'' production staff at [[BotCon 2008]], the "b-list" villain of this episode was originally meant to be a humanized version of [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] instead of the Angry Archer. Reportedly, Octopunch would have looked exactly like his G1 counterpart, except with the addition of boxing gloves.
* When Prowl jumps on Bumblebee, Bumblebee, seemingly, [[humanization|blushes due to embarrassment]].
* This episode was adapted in comic book format using screen captures as half of "[[Transformers Animated Volume 3]]", with "[[Total Meltdown]]" making up the other half.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Où est passé le Allspark ?'''" ("Where is the Allspark?")
:*''Original airdate:'' ???

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Megatrons Rückkehr'''" ("Megatron's Return")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[May 24|24 May]] [[2008]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Attacco Nemico'''" ("Enemy Attack")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 11|11 October]] [[2008]]

'''Spanish (Latin America)'''
:*''Title:'' "'''El hogar esta donde esta el spark'''" ("Home is where Spark Is")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 14|14 June]] [[2008]]

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fujimi no Megatron'''" (不死身のメガトロン, "The Immortal Megatron")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[May 8|8 May]] [[2010]]
::* Prowl does the intro
::* '''Cut:''' Sari discovers the power of her AllSpark charged key.
::* '''Cut:''' The key's burst of electricity causes Megatron to come back online and he discovers Starscream's betrayal.
::* '''Cut:''' Tutor Bot's lesson with Sari
::* Prowl and Megatron are featured in this episode's commercial bumper.
::* Dialogue has been added to Prowl's moments of silence.
::* For once, Optimus doesn't yell out "Ultra Axe" when he cuts down the rope when the Angry Archer tries to escape. However, he has "Ultra Cracker" when using his bolas.
::* The parachute sleeping bag meant for Bulkhead became Prowl's.

'''Polish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Dom jest tam gdzie iskra'''" ("Home Is Where the Spark Is")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 12|12 October]] [[2008]]

==Home video releases==
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out ([[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video|Paramount]]) — English and Spanish audio ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] version only). 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Season One (Paramount) — English and Spanish audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2010 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Vol. 2 (Paramount) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Season One ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers Animated'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Animated episodes]]

Home Is Where the Spark Is

2018-05-28T00:47:17Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{episode|
|series=Anitoon
|series2=AniJapan
|image=TFA Home Spark Megatron lives.JPG
|caption="Now you will feel the true power of the Dark Side!"
|ep=4
|ep2=6
|prev2=The Thrill of the Hunt
|next2=Total Meltdown
|title="Home Is Where the Spark Is"
|airdate=[[January 5]], [[2008]]
|written by=[[Michael Ryan]]
|directed by= [[Matt Youngberg]] [[Shunji Ōga]]
|animation studio= [[The Answer Studio]]
}}

'''As the Autobots make themselves at home in an abandoned Sumdac auto factory, Megatron uses the factory's technology to launch an attack on them.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Duelingbanjos.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Cover your shame, Mon!"]]
As an armored car leaves a bank in the dead of night, the [[Angry Archer]] robs it and makes his escape from the cops by snagging onto a fire engine, thinking the police won’t stop a firetruck heading to a fire. It’s the Archer’s mistake, however, because he's hitched a ride on the back of [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]. Prime, playing hero, subdues the thief easily and smiles for evening news cameras.

The next day, in a local park, [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] observes a [[Skippy|cat]] stalking a bird and finds it amazing, only to have his nature watch cut short by awestruck humans and camera-bots. He heads back huffily to the new [[Autobot Earth Base|Autobot headquarters]], an abandoned car factory. The other [[Autobot|Autobots]] are in the middle of installing the world’s largest flat-panel TV in their new home and sharing their views on their newfound stardom. Prowl returns, upset with the constant interruptions, and goes to his Japanese-decorated room. In his room, Prowl lectures Optimus on his fascination with the Earth's animals, only to have that cut short by [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s antics. Annoyed again, Prowl leaps off into a tree.

[[Image:Megsawakened.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I think, therefore I—where the heck is my body?!]]

Meanwhile, [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari]] tries to enter her father's private lab. She uses her [[AllSpark Key]] to open the door, but [[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Professor Sumdac]] leaves with her before she can enter more than a step or two, reminding her no one but he is allowed in there. As they depart, residual energy from the Key floats over and reactivates the head of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Once his higher functions take control, Megatron is horrified to discover that he is without a body and is hardwired into some sort of primitive computer. As he searches for answers, he brings up video footage of the last battle between the Autobots and [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], including the latter’s confession of sabotaging his leader. Megatron is understandably ticked, and not just at Starscream's betrayal, but on the sheer helplessness of his situation. Not only do the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] believe that he is dead, meaning there is no hope of rescue, but the AllSpark is finally within his reach, and he lacks the hands to take it! While lamenting his lack of a body, he discovers his new power to control machines around him. Picking up a discarded, miniature robot, Megatron decides that it's time to get...proactive.

After trashing her [[Tutor Bot]] using the AllSpark Key, Sari tells Professor Sumdac she is leaving to the Autobot base for a slumber party. Overhearing this, Megatron sends one of Isaac's [[pocketbot]]s to hide in her backpack so he can search the base for the AllSpark.

At the Autobot base, Prowl watches a nature show about caterpillars evolving into butterflies, which he finds fascinating. Bumblebee, of course, isn't interested and changes the channel on him. Annoyed yet again, Prowl pounces on Bumblebee like a cat to prove what he has learned from animals before leaping to a high point to meditate. Later, Bumblebee and [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] play high-tech Twister™ with much difficulty; Bumblebee then challenges Prowl to try. Prowl jumps in and easily touches all the spots Sari announces. Having won the game, he leaves to his room. Disgusted that the Autobots could ever get their hands on the AllSpark, Megatron uses the pocketbot to begin searching.

[[Image:TFA Home Spark assembly attack.JPG|left|200px|thumb|It's one thing to rage against the machine, but what do you do when the machine rages back?]]

Sari then tells ghost stories to the rest of the Autobots and, with a little help from the AllSpark Key, succeeds in scaring Bumblebee. Meanwhile, since the pocketbot's search for the AllSpark has proven fruitless, Megatron decides to kill the Autobots and extract info on its location from their lifeless shells. He takes control of the assembly line robots and uses pincers, riveters, a big electromagnet and a die press to pummel the Autobots. Prowl shows up and realizes that the machines are detecting the Autobots by use of motion sensors. He instructs everyone to be still, then strike in order to get to the control panel. However, while the motion sensors can't see him, Megatron can, so he gets caught by the machines as well. With [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] injured, the only bot left free to move is Bumblebee, who manages to listen to Prowl long enough to outrace the machines and destroy the control panel.

[[Image:TFA Home Spark plant ruined.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Housewarming parties are one of the leading causes of death among Autobots. Right after "Decepticons attack" and rust.]]

In a parting gesture, Megatron cuts open a fuel tank perilously close to a fire, but the Autobots team up and launch it into the sky, where it explodes harmlessly. As they wonder who tried to kill them, they discover the pocketbot under Megatron's control, but Bulkhead accidentally smashes it after catching it before they can study it.

Back at the lab, Megatron has a fit over his loss and decides to reveal more Cybertronian technology to Sumdac in order to get a new body.

At the end, Prowl again coaches Bumblebee in the art of stillness while both play a game of high-tech Twister™.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] (3)
*[[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] (7)
*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] (8)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] (12, video footage)
|c3=
*[[Angry Archer]] (1)
*Fan #1 (5)
*[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] (9)
*[[Isaac Sumdac (Animated)|Isaac Sumdac]] (10)
|c4=
*[[Skippy]] (4)
*[[Tutor Bot]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"HAHAHA!!! Victory is ''mine''! Yon police would ''ne'er'' stop a firetruck from speeding to an emergency!" 
"Only one problem with that theory: ''You're'' the emergency."
:—The '''Angry Archer''''s escape is cut short by '''Optimus Prime'''

"No way, being a star rocks! If the titanium alloy plating fits, ''wear it''. And...I make it look ''good''."
:—'''Bumblebee''', being himself.

"Auut-oh-bot-MegaMegaMega-Meg-Meeeegaaa-Mega-[[Megatron (Movie)|I am Megatron]]!"
:—'''Megatron''' awakening after his fifty-year slumber

"Whoa. Looks like ''somebody'' forgot to defrag his hard drive."
:—'''Bulkhead''', using a dubious computer analogy to describe Prowl's bad mood

"You Autobot fools are the keepers of the [[AllSpark]]? This must be some cosmic joke..."
:—'''Megatron''', disgusted at the Autobots' merry-making.

"This looks like a job for wheels on heels!"
(Flamethrower activates, Bumblebee transforms)
"HOT, HOT, HOT!"
-'''Bumblebee'''

"What's the matter? We're not ''still'' enough for you? Ynnh—fine! Have a great time in there watching the ''grass grow''!"
:—'''Bumblebee''' to Prowl as the latter heads off to his private quarters (presumably to have a great time watching the grass grow).

"Stillness...then strike."
:—'''Prowl''', as he sneaks past the Megatron-possessed machinery

==Notes==
===Animation errors===
* When Prowl pounced on Bumblebee for annoying him, his paintjob was incorrect and changed to the correct paintjob 3 frames later.
===Continuity errors===
* When the Angry Archer turns around to notice he's being followed by police cars, the bags of money he'd just tied to his waist are nowhere to be seen. They're back in other shots, though.

* Sari says "Right foot on green." during the Twister™ game. The only problem is there are no green spaces in the next shot, just purple, orange and yellow. (After that shot, they seem to appear as normal.) At the end of the episode, the problem is reversed — there are no yellow spaces, but there are green ones.

* During the assembly line's rampage, Ratchet is injured after the explosion of some airborne gas tanks. He remains in a damaged state until the very end of the episode, when, in the close-up group shot of the Autobots, he can be seen completely undamaged before the camera focuses on Bulkhead attempting to grab the pocketbot as it runs out the door.

===Transformers references===
* In a different kind of Transformers reference, the Angry Archer is designed to resemble [[Hasbro]]'s [[Aaron Archer]].
* Similarly, the bank shown in the opening sequence is the [[Izzo National Bank]], named for Hasbro executive and series co-producer [[Joshua Izzo]].
* When Megatron comes online, his first coherent words are "I am Megatron!", the same thing [[Megatron (Movie)|his movie counterpart]] said.

===Real-world references===
[[Image:Twister.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Image courtesy of the Hasbro Holiday 2106 catalog.]]
* Bumblebee's line "I make it look ''good''!" is paraphrased from Will Smith in [[wikipedia:Men_in_Black_(film)|''Men in Black'']].
* A high-tech, Transformer-[[Scale|scaled]] version of [[wikipedia:Twister_(game)|Twister™]] is repeatedly played in this episode.

===Trivia===
* In this episode, Tutor Bot fails to teach Sari about the [[wikipedia:Quadratic_equation|quadratic equation]]. It leads a thankless life.
* According to the ''Animated'' production staff at [[BotCon 2008]], the "b-list" villain of this episode was originally meant to be a humanized version of [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] instead of the Angry Archer. Reportedly, Octopunch would have looked exactly like his G1 counterpart, except with the addition of boxing gloves.
* When Prowl jumps on Bumblebee, Bumblebee, seemingly, [[humanization|blushes due to embarrassment]].
* This episode was adapted in comic book format using screen captures as half of "[[Transformers Animated Volume 3]]", with "[[Total Meltdown]]" making up the other half.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Où est passé le Allspark ?'''" ("Where is the Allspark?")
:*''Original airdate:'' ???

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Megatrons Rückkehr'''" ("Megatron's Return")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[May 24|24 May]] [[2008]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Attacco Nemico'''" ("Enemy Attack")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 11|11 October]] [[2008]]

'''Spanish (Latin America)'''
:*''Title:'' "'''El hogar esta donde esta el spark'''" ("Home is where Spark Is")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 14|14 June]] [[2008]]

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fujimi no Megatron'''" (不死身のメガトロン, "The Immortal Megatron")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[May 8|8 May]] [[2010]]
::* Prowl does the intro
::* '''Cut:''' Sari discovers the power of her AllSpark charged key.
::* '''Cut:''' The key's burst of electricity causes Megatron to come back online and he discovers Starscream's betrayal.
::* '''Cut:''' Tutor Bot's lesson with Sari
::* Prowl and Megatron are featured in this episode's commercial bumper.
::* Dialogue has been added to Prowl's moments of silence.
::* For once, Optimus doesn't yell out "Ultra Axe" when he cuts down the rope when the Angry Archer tries to escape. However, he has "Ultra Cracker" when using his bolas.
::* The parachute sleeping bag meant for Bulkhead became Prowl's.

'''Polish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Dom jest tam gdzie iskra'''" ("Home Is Where the Spark Is")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 12|12 October]] [[2008]]

==Home video releases==
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Transform and Roll Out ([[Transformers Animated (cartoon)/home video|Paramount]]) — English and Spanish audio ([[Target]] [[exclusive]] version only). 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Season One (Paramount) — English and Spanish audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume One: Blast from the Past (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2008 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Volume Eins: Drachenkämpfer (Paramount) — English and German audio. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2010 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Vol. 2 (Paramount) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2013 — ''Transformers Animated'' — Season One ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers Animated'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Animated episodes]]

Autobird

2018-05-27T20:41:59Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{factions|autobird}}
:''The Autobirds are a faction of cyborgs from ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]].
[[File:Autobirds symbol.png|thumb|right]]

What do you get when you cross the [[Flock]] with the [[AllSpark#Angry Birds Transformers continuity family|EggSpark]]? The '''Autobirds''', feisty feathered friends with buff 'bot bodies.

Under normal circumstances, the Autobirds would be fighting against their porcine foes the [[Bad Piggies]] (who were similarly upgraded into the [[Deceptihog]]s), but the Eggspark also transmogrified the Flock's precious eggs into [[Eggbot (AB)|Eggbot]]s, who are trying to cyberform the whole island. So now the Autobirds must reluctantly work with their enemies to return Piggy Island to its "normal" state.

There are a ''lot'' more Autobirds than there are individual Flock members; each Flock member seems to have been duplicated, plus there are numerous "variants" of several Autobot-analogues running around. Do not think about this too much, you'll only hurt yourself.

==Members==
The members of the Flock have taken on the traits of Autobots from various realities. Sometimes these Autobirds are pretty direct analogues, sometimes they're "mashups" of multiple disparate incarnations.

On top of that, there are several smaller robo-buddies who have joined the team who look to be purely Cybertronian, and may in fact ''be'' the real deals.

{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobird]]s
|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Red (AB)|Red]] as:
**[[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]]
**[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]
**Energon Optimus Prime
**Ultimate Optimus Prime
**[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]
**Epic Optimus Prime

*[[Chuck (AB)|Chuck]] as:
**[[Bumblebee (disambiguation)|Bumblebee]]
**High-Octane Bumblebee
**[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]

*[[Terence (AB)|Terence]] as:
**[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]
**[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]
**[[Ratchet (disambiguation)|Ratchet]]
**[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

*[[Hal]] as:
**Grey Slam [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]
**Energon Grimlock
**Goldbite Grimlock

*[[Bubbles]] as:
**[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
**[[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]
**[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]
**[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]
**[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
**[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]

*[[Stella (AB)|Stella]] as:
**[[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]]
**[[Airachnid (disambiguation)|Airachnid]]
**[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}

*The [[Blues]] as:
**[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
**[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
**[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]

*[[Silver]] as:
**[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]
**Energon Windblade
**[[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]

*[[Bomb (AB)|Bomb]] as:
**[[Drift (disambiguation)|Drift]]
**[[Wheeljack (disambiguation)|Wheeljack]]

*[[Matilda]] as:
**[[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]]
**Energon Nautica

{{!}}style="background:transparent; border-right: 0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Daniel (AB)|Daniel]]
*[[Dion (AB)|Dion]]
*[[Eject (AB)|Eject]]
*[[Guardian (AB)|Guardian]]
*[[Hi-Q#Angry Birds Transformers|HiQ]]{{sic}}
*[[Huffer (AB)|Huffer]]
*[[Metroplex (AB)|Metroplex]]
*[[Pipes (AB)|Pipes]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Ramhorn]]
*[[Rewind (AB)|Rewind]]
*[[Rosanna (AB)|Rosanna]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)#Angry Birds Transformers|Steeljaw]]
*[[Stranglehold#Angry Birds Transformers|Stranglehold]]
*[[Stripes#Angry Birds Transformers|Stripes]]
*[[Sundor#Angry Birds Transformers|Sundor]]
*[[Wheelie (AB)|Wheelie]]
{{!}}}
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Notes==
* Early images of the Autobird insignia have a swollen right cheek for whatever reason.
* The tiny birds who act as "Accessory" characters may be "Hatchlings", baby birds who appear in various other ''Angry Birds'' media.

[[Category:Autobirds]]
[[Category:Factions]]

Depth Charge (Animated)

2018-05-27T16:13:34Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{disambig3|Depth Charge}}
{{faction|autobot}}
:''Depth Charge is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DepthChargeAnimated-model.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Depth in charge of our days and our nights. 
Depth in charge of our wrongs and our rights. 
So I say 
I want Depth in charge of me.]]
'''Depth Charge''' is chief of the TransTech division of the [[Cybertron Police Defense Command]], and his job is on the line. He just got off the phone with the Magnus! He's sick and tired of making excuses for [[Cheetor (Animated)|you]], and you're an embarrassment to the department! You're off the case and off the force! Your badges and your guns, now!

Now! He ain't got all day! He's too young to be too old for this scrap. Now get out of his sight!

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
Though [[Cheetor (Animated)|Cheetor]] had managed to catch the two perps he was after for a moving violation, he destroyed two city blocks in the process. At the end of his patience, Depth Charge transferred Cheetor out of the TransTech district into Iacon Central, where the young bot would be out of his hide and, hopefully, out of trouble. {{storylink|Moving Violations}}

==External links==
*Designer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] revealed Depth Charge's [[character model]] on his Twitpic account on [[February 25]], [[2011]]. [http://twitpic.com/43pwrh]

[[Category:Animated Autobots]]
[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:Security officers]]

Sludge (FOC)

2018-05-27T13:45:21Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{faction|autobot|lightningstrike}}
{{disambigm|Sludge (disambiguation)|Slog (disambiguation)}}
:''Sludge is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobot]] from the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:FallOfCybertron Sludge robot mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[:Category:Things that don't exist|Category: Things that don't exist]]]]

Originally a member of [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]'s [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], '''Sludge''' was left for dead during the experiments that turned the team into the [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobots]]. Though he was able to recover and rejoin the team as their logistics expert, he still harbors much rage over the fact that his own friends never came looking for him.

He is also known as '''Slog'''.

==Fiction==
===IDW Aligned comics===
[[File:GoodIntentions-LightningStrikeCoalition.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|It's totally obvious we're gonna win.]]
Shortly before the [[Great Exodus]], Sludge was a member of the Lightning Strike Coalition, a brutal subgroup of Autobots under the leadership of [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], who reluctantly followed [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s more cautious brand of warfare... when ordered. Swoop was sent to investigate [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s [[energon]] sources but he worryingly disappeared. When the other four coalition members learned that Swoop had been captured by Shockwave at a Decepticon facility in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], they disobeyed orders and went after him themselves. {{storylink|Good Intentions}} Sludge and the others followed Grimlock, secure in his arrogance, who was glad that the fate of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] rested in their hands. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}} The Lightning Strike Coalition stormed the base head-on, encountering minimal resistance... until they ran afoul of the multitude of [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s swarming Shockwave's installation. Despite this new obstacle, Sludge urged his teammates to press on, as he registered a lock on Swoop's signature. He and Grimlock took point while Snarl and Slag kept the Insecticons at bay. Eventually muscling their way to Swoop, Sludge pulled his teammate free from a harness he was being held in. As soon as this was done however, Shockwave appeared in person, backed up by innumerable more Insecticons. These enemy reinforcements overwhelmed the Lightning Strike Coalition. {{storylink|Siege Mentality}} Though Grimlock managed to struggle free and engage Shockwave as his teammates were carted away by the Insecticons, the Coalition's leader proved no match for the Decepticon scientist. Once the whole team had been defeated, Shockwave began in earnest his experiments on Sludge and the others. {{storylink|Last Stand}}

Sludge was then strung up and painfully vivisected.{{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}} Of all the Coalition, Sludge was left weakest from the battle, and Shockwave decided that he would experiment on him merely for practice. After altering the Autobot to have an [[Earth|alien]] [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|reptile]] [[alternate mode]], the Decepticon scientist had the Insecticon [[Kickback (FOC)|Kickback]] dispose of Sludge in the tunnels beneath the facility without even reactivating him. When his teammates, similarly modified, escaped, and dubbed themselves "Dinobots", they did not search for Sludge, believing him deceased, and it was four cycles before he was recovered by an Autobot clean-up crew searching the tunnels for [[energon]]. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 2|Beast Hunters #2}}

After Optimus and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] left Cybertron with the majority of their forces, the Dinobots remained behind with remnant forces led by [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]]. Eventually, when the time for the final evacuation came, Sludge and his comrades helped the last convoy of ships, led by [[Impactor (Prime)|Impactor]], escape Cybertron. As the mission drew to a close, Ultra Magnus told the Dinobots to get to their own craft, but another squadron of Decepticons drew Swoop into taking them out himself. This resulted in Magnus being shot down when he tried to fend them off. Grimlock convinced the other Dinobots to attempt a rescue for Magnus. A [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]], however, managed to get there first and capture him. Swoop was downed and captured in the process, but the rest of the Dinobots were unable to pursue the Predacon immediately; they first had to contend with Grimlock, who had slipped into a berserker rage upon transforming into his beast mode. Grimlock mauled Sludge's arm, but returned to his senses in short order. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 1|Rage of the Dinobots #1}}

While [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] got Ultra Magnus's ship up and running, Sludge examined the bodies of the Decepticons that had fallen while trying to capture Ultra Magnus. He informed Grimlock that the bodies had welding lines, indicating the warriors had been cut up and sewn back together again, just as Shockwave had done with the Dinobots. Though disconcerted by the news, Grimlock led the team out to the Sea of Rust as soon as Snarl managed to get a tracking signal out of the ship's computer.

The Dinobots found the prison in which their comrades were being held atop a mountain. Once they clambered to the mountaintop, the Dinobots took out the guards and engineered a mass jailbreak by stealing one of the guard's key modules. Once reunited with Magnus, they fought their way to the prison's roof, where they met eyes with [[Ser-Ket (Prime)|Ser-Ket]], Shockwave's lieutenant. The Dinobots demanded that she hand over Swoop, but she revealed that Swoop had been re-forged into a Predacon. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 2|Rage of the Dinobots #2}}

Desperate to win back Swoop's freedom, Grimlock challenged Ser-Ket to a one-on-one fight, waging himself and the rest of the Dinobots against the freedom of their wayward teammate. Ser-Ket agreed to his challenge, and Sludge created a fire-ring for them to duel in with the help of the other remaining Dinobots. Grimlock ultimately arose victorious by using his Tyrannosaurus mode's primal rage, and even managed to restore Swoop to his senses with some percussive maintenance. The Dinobots then readied themselves to take their leave, only for Ser-Ket to ambush Grimlock while his back was turned, and carry him up into the skies. Though Sludge, Snarl, and Slug tried to shoot her down, it was Swoop who rescued the Dinobot Commander by taking to the air himself. Ser-Ket was brought down, and Sludge watched on as Grimlock skewered her head, deactivating her permanently. Though the ordeal seemed at an end, the Dinobots were then approached by Shockwave. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 3|Rage of the Dinobots #3}}

Though the Dinobots and Ultra Magnus unleashed all of the firepower at their disposal against the new arrival, Shockwave managed to take them all out by strategic use of a force-field and an EMP. While Sludge and the others were put under guard in a force-field-enclosed cell, Grimlock was brought to Shockwave's operating theater to be stripped of his sentience once and for all. Sludge and the others managed to trick their guards into lowering the force-field holding them captive by pretending to fight between themselves, threatening the continued existence of Shockwave's future test-subjects. They then trounced the guards, bashed their way into Shockwave's lab, and tore Shockwave to shreds. Sludge was especially taken aback over the fact that they had finally managed to dispose of their long-time foe. Unfortunately, he was mistaken; as Grimlock was released from his restraints, a hologram of Shockwave materialized, informing the Autobots that what they had destroyed was merely one of his many avatars which carried out his work around Cybertron. The Dinobots then saw Ultra Magnus off-planet, telling him they planned to stay behind so as to continue helping whatever Cybertronians still lingered on the dying planet, as well as continue their hunt for Shockwave. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}}

After returning from hunting Forged, Sludge joined Grimlock in his throne room to listen to the grievances and petitions of the many 'bots found on their dying world, and taken in under their care. As the session drew to a close, Sludge took Snarl aside and informed him that Grimlock wouldn't be seeing anyone for a while, lest he snap and go mad from the burden of leadership. Heading out to hunt again in order to vent some of his own frustration, Sludge came across [[Firestar (Prime)|Firestar]] being chased down by a swarm of Insecticons. After teaming up with her to destroy the bugs, Sludge brought Firestar to Grimlock, despite his earlier discussion with Snarl. Firestar revealed that she was from [[Last Spark]], a settlement that had previously refused to associate with the Dinobots. Upon hearing this, Grimlock flew into a rage and threw Firestar out of his throne room, despite her insistence that her people were in a dire need of his help. Sludge asked Grimlock to reconsider aiding the settlement, seeing as their race faced extinction, and needed to look beyond old grudges. Telling Grimlock that he knew that coming to Last Spark's aid was the right thing to do, Sludge walked away with Firestar. Snarl joined the pair, insisting that he needed to ensure Sludge returned intact from Last Spark, for Grimlock’s sake if nothing else.

En-route, Firestar revealed to the two Dinobots that she hadn't received permission to ask for their help, but had instead acted of her own accord in the hopes of putting an end to the slaughter of her people, being dealt out by a mysterious entity. Sure enough, Last Spark's leader, [[Airwave (Prime)|Airwave]], was none-too-pleased about the Dinobots' arrival. Though he saw them as little more than monsters, Airwave was talked into allowing the Dinobots to stay and help. Firestar showed Sludge and Snarl the remains of those murdered by the mystery killer. Looking over the bodies' injuries, the Dinobots speculated that Kickback might be involved. They headed out to scope out the Insecticon's lair, and had their suspicions confirmed as Kickback and his followers suddenly descended upon them. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 1|Beast Hunters #1}} A brutal confrontation followed. Kickback taunted Sludge during the fight, reminding him that his fellow Dinobots hadn't initially bothered looking for him after Shockwave's experiments. Sludge had trouble keeping up with Kickback's incredible speed, but eventually manages to land a decisive blow by allowing himself to be stabbed. Before finishing him off, Sludge questioned Kickback, asking why he attacked Last Spark... only to find that the Insecticons had never breached the settlement. Sludge decided to kill Kickback nonetheless before heading back to Last Spark. Once there, Snarl claimed he had solved the case, and went to inspect the settlement's crypt. He confirmed his suspicions that many dead had been drained of their energon before the murders had allegedly started. Airwave soon revealed himself to be guilty of the crimes, and attacked Firestar and the Dinobots before fleeing and turning the rest of the town onto Snarl and Sludge. Firestar wound up slaying Air Wave herself, and cleared the Dinobots' name in the process. Sludge and Snarl then returned home, where Grimlock, in his own way, apologized for his earlier behavior. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 2|Beast Hunters #2}}

The Dinobots later settled in Last Spark to further help the settlement recover from its ordeal. While he was talking with Firestar, Sludge was approached by [[Zoom]], who enthusiastically suggested he go on patrol with the Dinobots. Sludge retorted that the young 'bot simply wasn't ready for the kind of action the Dinobots got themselves into regularly, and walked away. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 3|Beast Hunters #3}} When Grimlock and Swoop left to go on patrol, only to not return on schedule, Slug and Sludge began to worry their leader had gotten himself into some trouble. As they discussed with Snarl over whether or not they should look for their away-team, they were again approached by Zoom, who again volunteered to join up with the Dinobots. Sludge once more turned him down. Last Spark then came under attack from a group of organic dinosaurs. Sludge battled with a ''Tyrannosaurus Rex'', deducing all the while that it wasn't a coincidence that the creatures had shown up while Grimlock and Swoop were missing. Though the beasts were powerful, they were unable to sustain themselves for long in Cybertron's atmosphere, and self-destructed mid-battle. Grimlock later explained that he and Swoop had accidentally released the dinosaurs while exploring one of Shockwave's abandoned labs, and that the creatures had been created from the same templates that Shockwave had used for their beast modes. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 4|Beast Hunters #4}}

While on an Energon gathering mission, Slug and Snarl felt a planet-wide quake rock Cybertron. Barely avoiding getting crushed by the tremor, the Dinobots soon found themselves in a completely restructured cavern after the mysterious event. Sludge managed to convince Slag that heading back to Last Spark and asking for help there would be the best course of action. While they made their way through Cybertron's subterranean maze, Sludge heard someone calling for help. Telling his teammate to stay put, lest they get lost, Slag went to investigate. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 5|Beast Hunters #5}} Slug returned dragging along the Decepticon [[Blackout (WFC)|Blackout]]. He instructed Sludge to patch up their "prisoner" so he wouldn't die before he had a chance to face trial. After a crudely cauterizing Blackout's leaking leg, the group resumed their trek. While traversing a slick and narrow bridge, Slug slipped and nearly dropped Blackout in the chasm bellow. He injured his leg retrieving the Decepticon, and instructed Sludge to go ahead and fetch help without them, as they both would only slow him down. Sludge complied, and quickly ran into Zoom and Firestar. Unfortunately, these two came bearing bad news: Last Spark was gone, and they were its only survivors. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 6|Beast Hunters #6}} Just as they decided that they should head for the surface, the three of them were attacked by a Predacon. Sludge instructed Zoom and Firestar to continue onwards while he battled the creature. But despite his best efforts, Sludge was unable to prevent the Predacon from getting away from him. Following it, he came across a torn-up Zoom, who told Sludge he fought the Predacon best he could. Before the young 'bot expired, Sludge told him that, in his eyes, Zoom was a true Dinobot. Then more 'bots crossed Sludge’s path... this time additional allies: [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]! The four of them rejoined the remaining Dinobots on the surface (including Snarl, who had healed in Sludge's absence) and sent the Predacon fleeing. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 7|Beast Hunters #7}}

The Autobots headed for Kaon together, battling their way through the Forged army. But once the Decepticons had been dealt with, the Predacon resurfaced. The Autobots split into groups to head to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], with Sludge, Snarl, and Bumblebee leading one group of survivors. Swoop drew off the Predacon when it attacked, allowing Sludge and the other to reach Kaon. There, Grimlock announced that Dinobots wouldn't be able to help with Kaon, as they would be building a new city for the survivors: [[New Spark]]. {{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 8|Beast Hunters #8}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Sludge serves under Grimlock as part of the Dinobots. He has yet to understand the strength of his human allies. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Sludge was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
[[File:FOC-Sludgefound.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Well, that can't be good.]]

Sludge and the rest of the Lightning Strike Coalition deserted their posts defending the Ark to look into some mysterious energy readings. He helped steal an Autobot drop ship and together the team traveled to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. Unfortunately the energy readings related to [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's]] recent activities near the [[energon lake]], particularly his efforts on the space bridge and the creation of the [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]]. The Lightning Strike Coalition battled the Insecticons, but while the others were captured for Shockwave's continued experiments, Sludge was left behind. His body was found by [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]], partially dismembered and grafted to the wall of an Insecticon hive. Jazz stated that he was in [[stasis lock]]. Jazz removed Sludge's [[memory core]] while attempting to find out what had happened in the tunnels. Jazz later flooded the tunnels with a highly toxic fluid, quite possibly destroying Sludge's body in the process. What became of Sludge's memory core is unknown.

After escaping from captivity, the newly christened [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobots]] found a hologramatic datacore which projected the body Shockwave had originally planned to give Sludge. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Slog-(FOC).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"Me Slog am playable now!"]]
Slog (FOC) participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who first appeared in the "Grimlock's Escape" stronghold event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Notes==
[[File:FallOfCybertron Sludge dinomode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
* Sludge is the only Dinobot that isn't playable in ''Fall of Cybertron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s multiplayer.
* There's some indication that Sludge was initially planned to appear in the game as either a full NPC or character, including the fact that his model is set up to accept skeletal deformation, which would have only been necessary if the model had to transform (which Sludge never does in the final product, seeing as how he's a stasis-locked body). The model also sports beast-mode kibble, which can be a bit hard to notice in the game.

===Foreign names===
*''Russian:'' '''Slyakot''' (Слякоть, "Slush")

[[Category:Dinobots]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Fiction-only Transformers]]

Airachnid (G1)

2018-05-25T17:57:27Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{disambig3|Airachnid}}
: ''Airachnid is a [[Eukaris|Eukarian]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:ThePriceOfYou-Airachnid.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Everyone was in favor of saving Hitler's brain. But when you put it in the body of a great white shark... ''Oooh, suddenly you've gone too far!''"]]

[[Mnemosurgery]] is a difficult talent to master, and like most rare specialists there's always someone willing to turn their skills towards darker and more pragmatic ends. '''Airachnid''' is one such individual, the kind of unscrupulous 'bot you'd want on your side if you need some dirty mental business done quickly and discreetly.

Haughty and driven by her own ego, Airachnid has ambitions of her own—since her exile from [[Eukaris]]' order of [[Fateweaver]]s, the spider-bot dreams of showing them what she can ''really'' do, using her scientific talents to expand her old tribe's traditions of prophecy and mind-reading. And if Airachnid's subjects die in pursuit of that goal... well, there's always more [[brain module]]s where they came from.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:ThePriceOfYou-AirachnidsVictims.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''Eukaris vs. the Spider'']]
Born from [[Chela]] on the colony world of [[Eukaris]], Airachnid was a member of the oracular Fateweavers, who used their talents to divine the future from the thoughts of other 'bots. This wasn't enough for Airachnid; hoping to discover a more scientific way to advance her tribe's prophetic powers, she used her mnemosurgical abilities to fatally experiment on other Transformers, dissecting their brain modules in the hopes of calculating all the potential variables in the Cybertronian mind and applying it to the art of prophesying. For her crimes, she was exiled from the Fateweavers and banished from Eukaris. {{storylink|The Price of You}}

On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Airachnid came into the employ of Cybertron's High Chancellor [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]], who was searching for more information regarding the whereabouts of [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s brain-damaged body. On Starscream's orders, Airachnid began attacking Decepticons in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] and aggressively probing their memories—a process that proved unfortunately fatal, but turned up no concrete evidence. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

Following the reunited Combaticons' disastrous outing as [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], Starscream took all five of the comatose Decepticons into his custody, and turned them over to Airachnid's care. Hoping to turn the powerful Decepticons over to his side—and cover up his involvement in the disastrous "[[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]]" that had precipitated Swindle's death—he told Airachnid to alter their memories so that they would believe that they had always been working for Starscream, and that their recent misadventure as Bruticus was under Starscream's own supervision. Airachnid noted that it was usually impractical to attempt such a procedure on more than one individual, but, since the Combaticons had combined with one another, their minds would be synchronized and thus easier to manipulate... as long as one of their number was ''aware'' of the procedure and able to explain away any discrepancies to the other four.

Airachnid thus patched Starscream into [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s mind, tempting him with a vision of an idyllic life with Onslaught where the team worked for Starscream as his bodyguards. The Chancellor promised Blast Off that, in exchange for maintaining his cover, Airachnid would alter Onslaught's mind so that he would be develop an infatuation with Blast Off, who had always secretly admired his commander. When Blast Off grudgingly accepted the deal, Airachnid rewrote their memories to comply with the terms of the bargain. She also falsified psychiatric evidence to [[Ironhide (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ironhide]], claiming that the Combaticons were not culpable for their actions as Bruticus and thus would not face trial. {{storylink|The Price of You}}

On her own time, Airachnid familiarized herself with the situation regarding [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Vigilem]] before she fixed up Swindle. When Blast Off and Swindle arrived, Starscream pulled the Eukarian aside to question her about Windblade. Airachnid gleefully informed the ex-Decepticon that the only way to save Windblade would be for a third bot to enter her mind and help her destroy Vigilem but since all three risked dying, only an idiot would even consider doing it. {{storylink|If I Know You}}

Proving himself an idiot, Starscream ordered Airachnid to patch him into Windblade's mind. When the two awoke, Starscream commanded her to leave to which Airachnid atypically displayed medical concern regarding the major neurological event but left anyways when Starscream reiterated the order. {{storylink|Your First Mistake}}

After Starscream publicly confessed to his laundry list of crimes, Airachnid was placed in jail for being complicit. She scratched up her cell and glared hatefully at Windblade when she passed by. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

==Notes==
* Appearance-wise, Airachnid is a straight import of the [[Airachnid (Prime)|''Prime'' character of the same name]]. In keeping with Eukaris' theme, however, this version of Airachnid transforms into a giant spider rather than simply possessing a spidery [[robot mode]], eschewing her namesake's helicopter [[alternate mode]]. Airachnid also has no [[Decepticon]] insignia.

[[Category:Eukaris]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformers]]
[[Category:Mnemosurgeons]]

Sunder (G1)

2018-05-25T17:06:15Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{disambig3|Sunder}}
{{Factions|autobot}}
:''Sunder is an [[Autobot]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Sunder WHERE WERE WE.jpg|thumb|right|300px|In the mood for some nightmare fuel? He's just around the corner!]]

Mnemosurgery is no easy job; some 'bots are not cut out for the task of browsing through memories of patients and analyzing them. Such is the case with '''Sunder'''. A former practitioner of the field, nowadays he's more well-known for having embarked on numerous murders.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Sunder used to be a world-class mnemosurgeon. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} Like many with his skills, Sunder suffered for his profession, which he considered akin to "walking with death," unable to stop despite knowing that the "fatal injection" was getting closer and closer. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}} Eventually, he went insane and embarked on a killing spree, and became known as the '''Tetrahex Ripper.''' {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} He was arrested thanks to information provided by his spark brother [[Sceptre]], who the police found thanks to a profile composed by noted psychopathologist [[Froid]]. Froid became fascinated with Sunder's case and tagged along on the prison transport taking the brothers to [[Garrus 6]]. But nobody could have foreseen what happened next. While imprisoned, Sunder had evolved his skills to the next level, developing the ability to perform "remote mnemosurgery," able to probe a 'bot's mind without physical contact. It was with this ability that he effected his and Sceptre's escape, using it to make the guards forget to lock the doors. Sunder took Froid hostage and fled aboard Sceptre in his spaceship alternate mode, but a barrage of fire crippled Sceptre, resulting in a crash that ended his life. Sunder and Froid survived and forged an unusual partnership: in return for Sunder allowing Froid to study him and his skills, Froid would help Sunder cope with Sceptre's death and provide him with fresh victims. Sunder developed a "taste" for the memories of his victims, "feasting" on their darkest secrets. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

Sceptre's body was repaired and used by Froid and Sunder as a ship, with a cell in which Froid kept his "patient". By now ''thoroughly'' off his rocker, Sunder smeared the words "[[Mortilus]]" and "the death bringer" over and over in various dialects across his cell walls. To better control his appetite, Froid convinced Sunder that he needed to ''see'' his patients before he could feed on them, then removed his eyes to prevent him from doing so, wearing them around his neck disguised as a pair of [[Primal Beads]]. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} For a time, the pair settled on [[Scarvix]], where Sunder's remote viewing powers allowed Froid to learn his patients' memories without them knowing, earning him a reputation as ''the'' most effective (and rich and famous!) therapist on the planet. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

[[File:MTMTE48 Sunder face.jpg|thumb|left|Kids might not have slept when they saw this face.]]

Seeking new victims for Sunder, Froid came to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' in order to obtain patient notes from his old rival [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], but when Rung refused, Froid sought to feed him to Sunder instead. Sunder was denied from feasting upon the psychiatrist thanks to the intervention of [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], but Froid was able to return his eyes, {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} then released him, believing it the "least worst option" now the Ripper knew there was all sorts of food out there. Sunder displayed a new power, mentally forcing Transformers to transform after making them forget ''how'' and thus making them turn themselves inside out. He started with the guards [[Fervor]] and [[Kindle]] and then moved into the rest of the ship, which went under lockdown. Numerous others fell, including [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]]. Karma caught up with Froid as Sunder feasted on his sin and turned him inside-out, after which [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] engaged the monster. Rattled to the point that he ceased affecting the creepy voice and overwrought speech pattern he normally employed, Sunder retreated to the ship's hanger and transformed his brother's huge body into robot mode, which he piloted as battle armor. He took down Thunderclash but Rung, using remote-controlled gun-wielding drone ships, distracted him long enough for [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] to land the final blow by dropping the [[Rodpod]] on him. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

When [[Getaway]] took over the ship, he released Sunder from prison in the hope of using his powers to control the crew: trapping [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] in a memory loop and making everyone think the turfed-out Autobots had left willingly. Sunder agreed in exchange for the disembodied [[Brain module|life cords]] of ''twenty five'' people so he could feast on their memories, and while Getaway almost balked at the price, Sunder's old pal Froid helped swing him around, and thus the Ripper got to eat two dozen potential troublemakers. As a result, everyone was duly mind-altered. {{storylink|The_Plotters'_Club_(Part_2):_Filling_in_the_Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}}

When Getaway needed the crew's memories altered again, Sunder asked for five life cords and then upped it to ten when Getaway refused. They were interrupted mid-haggle by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], who had urgent news for Getaway. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

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==Notes==
*His ''nomme de murder'', "the Tetrahex Ripper", is a nod to {{w|Peter Sutcliffe|Peter Sutcliffe's}} press name of "the Yorkshire Ripper".
*In ''Speak, Memory'', most of his word balloons are creepily black with white text. This is revealed at the end to be a Mortilus impression done to scare people and he has to concentrate on doing it.

[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mnemosurgeons]]

Sunder (G1)

2018-05-25T17:05:56Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{disambig3|Sunder}}
{{Factions|autobot}}
:''Sunder is an [[Autobot]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Sunder WHERE WERE WE.jpg|thumb|right|300px|In the mood for some nightmare fuel? He's just around the corner!]]

Mnemosurgery is no easy job; some 'bots are not cut out for the task of browsing through memories of patients and analyzing them. Such is the case with '''Sunder'''. A former practitioner of the field, nowadays he's more well-known for having embarked on numerous murders.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Sunder used to be a world-class mnemosurgeon. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} Like many with his skills, Sunder suffered for his profession, which he considered akin to "walking with death," unable to stop despite knowing that the "fatal injection" was getting closer and closer. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! Part 2}} Eventually, he went insane and embarked on a killing spree, and became known as the '''Tetrahex Ripper.''' {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} He was arrested thanks to information provided by his spark brother [[Sceptre]], who the police found thanks to a profile composed by noted psychopathologist [[Froid]]. Froid became fascinated with Sunder's case and tagged along on the prison transport taking the brothers to [[Garrus 6]]. But nobody could have foreseen what happened next. While imprisoned, Sunder had evolved his skills to the next level, developing the ability to perform "remote mnemosurgery," able to probe a 'bot's mind without physical contact. It was with this ability that he effected his and Sceptre's escape, using it to make the guards forget to lock the doors. Sunder took Froid hostage and fled aboard Sceptre in his spaceship alternate mode, but a barrage of fire crippled Sceptre, resulting in a crash that ended his life. Sunder and Froid survived and forged an unusual partnership: in return for Sunder allowing Froid to study him and his skills, Froid would help Sunder cope with Sceptre's death and provide him with fresh victims. Sunder developed a "taste" for the memories of his victims, "feasting" on their darkest secrets. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

Sceptre's body was repaired and used by Froid and Sunder as a ship, with a cell in which Froid kept his "patient". By now ''thoroughly'' off his rocker, Sunder smeared the words "[[Mortilus]]" and "the death bringer" over and over in various dialects across his cell walls. To better control his appetite, Froid convinced Sunder that he needed to ''see'' his patients before he could feed on them, then removed his eyes to prevent him from doing so, wearing them around his neck disguised as a pair of [[Primal Beads]]. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} For a time, the pair settled on [[Scarvix]], where Sunder's remote viewing powers allowed Froid to learn his patients' memories without them knowing, earning him a reputation as ''the'' most effective (and rich and famous!) therapist on the planet. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

[[File:MTMTE48 Sunder face.jpg|thumb|left|Kids might not have slept when they saw this face.]]

Seeking new victims for Sunder, Froid came to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' in order to obtain patient notes from his old rival [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], but when Rung refused, Froid sought to feed him to Sunder instead. Sunder was denied from feasting upon the psychiatrist thanks to the intervention of [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], but Froid was able to return his eyes, {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}} then released him, believing it the "least worst option" now the Ripper knew there was all sorts of food out there. Sunder displayed a new power, mentally forcing Transformers to transform after making them forget ''how'' and thus making them turn themselves inside out. He started with the guards [[Fervor]] and [[Kindle]] and then moved into the rest of the ship, which went under lockdown. Numerous others fell, including [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]]. Karma caught up with Froid as Sunder feasted on his sin and turned him inside-out, after which [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] engaged the monster. Rattled to the point that he ceased affecting the creepy voice and overwrought speech pattern he normally employed, Sunder retreated to the ship's hanger and transformed his brother's huge body into robot mode, which he piloted as battle armor. He took down Thunderclash but Rung, using remote-controlled gun-wielding drone ships, distracted him long enough for [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] to land the final blow by dropping the [[Rodpod]] on him. {{storylink|Speak, Memory! (Part 2)}}

When [[Getaway]] took over the ship, he released Sunder from prison in the hope of using his powers to control the crew: trapping [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] in a memory loop and making everyone think the turfed-out Autobots had left willingly. Sunder agreed in exchange for the disembodied [[Brain module|life cords]] of ''twenty five'' people so he could feast on their memories, and while Getaway almost balked at the price, Sunder's old pal Froid helped swing him around, and thus the Ripper got to eat two dozen potential troublemakers. As a result, everyone was duly mind-altered. {{storylink|The_Plotters'_Club_(Part_2):_Filling_in_the_Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}}

When Getaway needed the crew's memories altered again, Sunder asked for five life cords and then upped it to ten when Getaway refused. They were interrupted mid-haggle by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], who had urgent news for Getaway. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}

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==Notes==
*His ''nomme de murder'', "the Tetrahex Ripper", is a nod to {{w|Peter Sutcliffe|Peter Sutcliffe's}} press name of "the Yorkshire Ripper".
*In ''Speak, Memory'', most of his word balloons are creepily black with white text. This is revealed at the end to be a Mortilus impression done to scare people and he has to concentrate on doing it.

[[Category:Comic-only Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mnemosurgeons]]

Knock Out (Prime)

2018-05-25T16:55:49Z

Liamjamesadams:

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{{disambig3|Knockout}}
:''Knock Out is a [[Decepticon]] and later [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:KnockOut-render.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm super, thanks for asking.]]

Sure, [[Starscream (WFC)|other Decepticons]] may scoff at his decision to go with a land-based [[alternate mode]], but '''Knock Out''' couldn't care less. He knows the value of looking ''good'' and isn't afraid to let others know it. It's not simply his own lines he's interested in; he has an appreciation for well-built mechanical bodyforms of all sizes and functions... and a nasty penchant for tearing them apart after he's done admiring them. Slick, sly and snobbish, he's the Decepticons' medic, though he professes both a preference and proficiency for ''dis''-assembly. However, his medical skill has kept him in high demand; he's even performed vital and experimental surgeries on [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]].

While not entirely a coward, Knock Out also knows a good thing or two about self-preservation. When the going gets tough, Knock Out gets going–the opposite direction. He has no qualms with abandoning ship if only to save his hide, even if it means betraying a comatose leader or deserting altogether. He doesn't get the most respect on the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', either. Show him some kindness, and hey, maybe he'll stick by your side.

Both in the operation room and on the battlefield, Knock Out typically works with his brutish partner [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]. Knock Out is the speedster of the duo, swiftly striking his victim's vulnerables with his [[Energon prod]] in debilitating sneak attacks while Breakdown goes the "massive smackdown" route with his raw power.

{{quote|I'm not only an automobile; I'm an automobile ''enthusiast''.|Knock Out explains to Starscream why he took his alternate mode|"[[Speed Metal]]"}}

{{quote|You...painted my paint job! Prepare for surgery!|Knock Out after getting part of the [[Synthetic Energon]] formula painted on him|"[[T.M.I.]]"}}
==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English), [[Ernie Hudson]] (BotCon 2011), [[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)|[[Hu Qian]] (Chinese), [[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian), [[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Stephan Rabow]] (German), [[Milton Wolch]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Do-hyeong Nam]] (Korean), [[Marco Aurélio Campos]] (Portuguese), [[Kimmo Härmä]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:TFPrime KnockOutDrill.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Prepare for valmorification!"]]

[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] called Knock Out and Breakdown to the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' to help fix [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. As they were on an [[energon]] trail at the time, only Knock Out initially turned up at the ship, and he was shocked at Megatron's condition. When Breakdown did join them, it was with news that he'd discovered an [[Energon Harvester]] was on [[Earth]]. As the [[Autobot]]s had already surrounded the museum the device was in, Knock Out and Breakdown organized a diversion at the front of the building. During the fight, Knock Out attacked [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] with his prod, but was flattened by [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] after the Autobot was punched by Breakdown. The two Decepticons sped off into the city after they saw that [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] had captured the Harvester. Knock Out subsequently accompanied Starscream and Breakdown to an energon seam in [[Greece]]. He and Breakdown got the opportunity to fight Bulkhead again, but came off decidedly second-best, and they both fled after the Harvester was destroyed and the other Autobots turned up. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}}

[[File:KnockOutvehiclemode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The 2011 Stryker-Z.]]
Knock Out took to engaging in street racing with the humans. On one occasion, a [[Fast Willy|hapless human]] who scratched his paint job was run off the road by the Decepticon. Despite Starscream's disapproval of his participation in such events, Knock Out continued to cruise around, looking for action, and was eventually drawn to a street race near [[Jasper]]. After the race started, he realized that one of the other cars taking part was [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and attacked the Autobot. He ended up grabbing what he assumed was Bumblebee's human pal, but was actually an unrelated human named [[Vince]]. Making off, he contacted Breakdown and they attempted to spring an ambush on the three Autobots who came to rescue the boy, but after [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] jumped on him, he decided to withdraw to avoid any more damage to his finish. Unfortunately he was caught by Optimus Prime, who ''ripped his door off'' while rescuing Vince. Faced with four Autobots, Knock Out fled back to the ''Nemesis'' only to face a very angry Starscream, who put a few more scratches in his finish. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

Starscream offered him a position as second-in-command if he helped convince Soundwave that they needed to humanely terminate Megatron. Knock Out tried his best, pointing out that the brain activity Megatron was displaying just meant their leader was in a dream state from which he might never wake up. Soundwave remained unconvinced, and after an Autobot incursion severed Megatron's life support, Knock Out was forced to reconnect it. The medic later reported to Starscream that, though Megatron's body lived on, his brain activity had ceased. {{storylink|Sick Mind}}

[[File:OutHead-Knockoutfails.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|"But he came aboard the bow, my Lord!"]]

He found Starscream in the middle of making a speech to Megatron's body and reminded Starscream of his rank. During the enacting of Starscream's new plan, Knock Out stood atop the ship's back, watching as a Vehicon activated a heat ray to melt a glacier. He ordered Breakdown to take care of Bulkhead and Arcee when the two Autobots turned up, but failed to notice Optimus approaching the ship from behind. The Autobot subsequently caused the heat ray to explode. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

With his tenure as second-in-command over, Knock Out went back to his original post as medic. Following Starscream's... "treatment" at the hands of Megatron, Knock Out administered whatever passed for Decepticon medical care. He was surprised to see the patient up and about, thought Starscream claimed to be fine. Some time later, Starscream was back in the infirmary minus an arm, which he claimed had just fallen off. Knock Out tried to interest him in a new, upgraded limb, even going so far as to fetch one from storage, but Starscream announced he was going to get his old one back. He subsequently turned up back at the infirmary with even worse damage, but despite Knock Out's inquiries into what had happened, Starscream refused to talk about it. {{Storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

[[File:TMI-KnockOutpainted.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|You ruined my paint job, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJpsAe70uig DINKLEBERG!]!]]

Knock Out and Breakdown led a squadron of Vehicons to recover a [[Cybertronian data cylinder]] that had been uncovered on Earth, ending up in a pitched battle against the Autobots. The cylinder somehow incapacitated Bulkhead, the closest defender, allowing Knock Out to scoop up the prize then GroundBridge back to the ''Nemesis''. Unfortunately for the pair, the "incapacitation" was the data within the cylinder being ''expelled'', leaving them with an empty prize and an unhappy Megatron. They quickly deduced that the information was within the Autobot's brain. Knock Out and Breakdown tracked Bulkhead to a monster truck arena, where [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] had taken him in the hopes of triggering increasingly lost memories from the Autobot. Bulkhead and the human fled, but Knock Out easily found them with an energy reader to pinpoint the Autobot. Amusement turned to horror when Bulkhead painted a Cybertronian mathematical symbol on Knockout, ruining his paint job. Bulkhead was quickly downed, and Knock Out prepared his buzzsaw to remove his head. Miko tried to take a swing at Knock Out and missed... instead slamming into Bulkhead bodily, which triggered the data's self-defense routines ''again'', and the data beamed from Bulkhead's eyes, rocketing into space. The two Decepticons fled empty-handed once the other Autobots arrived. {{storylink|T.M.I.}}

During their missions carrying energon around, Knock Out and Breakdown were under orders to lead the Autobots on a chase to burn through the Autobots' energon supplies. On one such mission, their Vehicon escort was attacked and wiped out by [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], whom Knock Out assumed was a ringer. Knock Out's inability to locate new energon deposits at a fast enough rate annoyed Megatron, who berated him. They were interrupted by Ratchet, who seemed to be amped up on something. After Megatron defeated Ratchet, he was left to Knock Out to extract a sample. The Decepticon medic did so, and prepared to finish off the Autobot, but was distracted at a vital moment, and during the ensuing fight, the sample was destroyed. Knock Out was able to later find a single drop of the substance that had given Ratchet a power boost. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

Knock Out continued humoring his leader's whims. He reported that the new space bridge was almost ready, they just needed an ample power source. Once the power source was secured, they headed for the construction site, but Megatron abruptly left after ordering them to complete the space bridge, leading Knock Out to wonder if their leader was losing it. {{storylink|One Shall Fall}} He was nonetheless surprised when [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] decided Megatron wasn't coming back. He and Breakdown watched as Soundwave raised an objection and relieved Airachnid of command, and thus were there to welcome Megatron back when their leader indeed returned, though they were all surprised to see he'd brought Optimus Prime back with him. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

[[File:FlyingMindSecondOpinion.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I don't know what's worse, you punching me or your ''paint job! AUGH!!''.]]

Knock Out affixed a new Decepticon insignia to the amnesiac Optimus, who believed himself to be Orion Pax. Knock Out and Breakdown went to a military base and managed to steal a power source for the space bridge, despite the Autobots turning up, though they did inadvertently let Arcee onto the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}}

Sent with Breakdown to investigate a hidden Cybertronian treasure, Knock Out emerged from a cave with the new device only to find Bumblebee and Bulkhead waiting. He sped away, amused by Bumblebee's attempts to follow him without transforming, and managed to elude his pursuer. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} After his success in retrieving the relic, Knock Out inquired to what it did, and Megatron demonstrated the shield generator's abilities, causing Knock Out to leak a little. He was sent with Breakdown to secure the next artifact, and used the generator to hold Optimus and Arcee at bay. This worked until Breakdown landed on him. After Megatron secured the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], Knock Out retreated through the GroundBridge and later watched Megatron unsuccessfully test it. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

Following the crash of the ''Nemesis'', Knock Out reported on the ship's status, and protested against Megatron's plan to bring it back online with Dark Energon. His fears quickly came true as the ''Nemesis'' gained a will of its own. Knock Out discovered it was decoding the data from the Iacon database, and suggested allowing it to continue before the ship put him in stasis lock. When [[William Fowler|Fowler]] and the kids arrived on board to download the Iacon database, they used his body as a ladder to reach the console. After the ship's Dark Energon was purged, he came back online, discovering [[Jack Darby|Jack]] on the console. Ratchet thumped him from behind before he could act, escaping with Jack and the Iacon relic locations. Megatron was furious at Knock Out's failure. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

As part of the plan to send several teams to retrieve the artifacts simultaneously, Knock Out was assigned to find the [[New York City|Manhattan]] relic with some miners and an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] to back him up. After digging it up in the subway system, Knock Out's team was attacked by Arcee and Bumblebee, and with the Insecticon managed to bring them down. He intended to try out their new find on them, but was interrupted by a sweeper train hitting him. He attempted to escape with the relic, being chased down by Bumblebee and forced to fight. However Bumblebee unintentionally used the [[Phase shifter]] to avoid the incoming sweeper train, while Knock Out was scraped along the tunnel wall. Horrified that his paint was heavily ruined, and with the relic in Autobot hands, Knock Out retreated. {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} After returning empty-handed, Knock Out was tasked with examining [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] and found the grenade the Autobots had implanted in the drone. After diving for cover, Knock Out was forced to dispose of the grenade and Megatron ordered him to fix Soundwave's visor. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Triage}}

When [[Hardshell (Prime)|Hardshell]] claimed that he'd offlined Bulkhead, Knock Out argued with him about the effectiveness of Insecticons. Knock Out had finally got a chance to buff his paintwork, lamenting on the difficulty of the task without Breakdown's help, when a fight broke out between the Insecticons and Vehicons, and he was damaged in the crossfire. He took his concerns to Megatron, demanding that the Insecticons be restrained in some way, though Hardshell objected to that idea. {{storylink|Hurt}}

Knock Out was surprised when Breakdown's signal abruptly reappeared, and even moreso when it turned out to be [[Silas|Breakdown with some additions]]. Cylas insisted on meeting with Megatron, though Knock Out was more keen to take him apart in retaliation for Breakdown's demise. He later got the chance when Cylas made the mistake of failing Megatron. {{storylink|The Human Factor}} Knock Out was on the ''Nemesis'' bridge when Optimus attacked the warship with the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Legacy (episode)|Legacy}} After Megatron retrieved the arm of a Prime from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Knock Out grafted it onto his leader and later watched as Megatron forged the [[Dark Star Saber]] from a chunk of [[Dark Energon]]. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

[[File:HardKnocksKnockOut.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I dare you.]]
Knock Out insisted on proving his worth and took the [[Resonance Blaster]] with him to retrieve one of the [[Omega Key]]s. Despite facing Arcee and Bumblebee, he succeeded and returned to the ''Nemesis'' with his prize. He was disappointed when he was stuck analyzing the relic rather than going after the next key. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}}

[[File:InsideJobKnockOut.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Part of the crew, part of the ship, part of the crew, part of the ship!]]
Once they had [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] captured, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to extract the final relic from inside the Autobot. After helping Megatron use a [[cortical psychic patch]] to learn the purpose of the [[Omega Key]]s, his leader ordered Knock Out to use the patch on Smokescreen himself to learn the location of the Autobot base. Unfortunately Smokescreen grabbed the shifter while it was still attached to his wrist and trapped him halfway through a bulkhead—a predicament that Megatron later didn't care to extract Knock Out from. {{storylink|Inside Job}} Megatron changed his mind when he needed Knock Out to perform a cortical psychic patch. As Megatron rummaged through Starscream's memories, Knock Out realized they were incriminating him as well as Starscream. He almost terminated the link, trapping Megatron in Starscream's head, but was stopped by Dreadwing. Megatron later reminded him that the Decepticons must act as one unit. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}

After restoring Starscream's [[Transformation cog|T-Cog]], Knock Out had to leave the room in a hurry to avoid Dreadwing's rage. He returned to trying to discover how the Omega Keys worked, and succeeded with Starscream's help. He later helped Starscream kidnap the Autobots' human friends and transport them to Cybertron for use as hostages. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}} Knock Out handed over Miko in exchange for an Omega Key and took part in the activation of the [[Omega Lock]]. After the Lock's destruction at Optimus's hand, Knock Out tried to lift the mood with a quip, only to be knocked about by Starscream and told to tend to Megatron. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

Megatron sent Knock Out back to Cybertron with a team to search for relics near the Omega Lock. They turned up the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] and also [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who had tracked the recently energy surge. Knock Out took him back to Earth. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}} Knock Out seemed greatly amused by the picture of a dancing monkey Starscream found, and was present when Shockwave brought a cloned [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] through the space bridge. {{storylink|Scattered}} Starscream later explained to Knock Out why he thought the medic had the safer of their jobs. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}}
[[File:PepperSprayKnockOut--MO.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Yes, like pepper spray is in any way going to harm my ''mechanical''--Argh! My optics!]]
Sent to find a Predacon fossil at a museum, Knock Out discovered that Fowler and [[June Darby]] had gotten there first. Though he grabbed the two humans and the fossil, he was unable to contact the ship for a bridge back, so had to resort to driving around. When the two humans escaped into a rail yard, he played hide and seek with them, only for June to hide the fossil on a departing train. Grabbing the pair, he set off in pursuit, and as Arcee and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] joined the pursuit, he finally managed to raise the ''Nemesis''. Four Insecticons were dispatched to help, enabling Knock Out to ditch the two humans and grab the fossil. He returned triumphantly to the ''Nemesis'' to present the bone to Megatron. {{storylink|Plus One (Prime)|Plus One}}

Knock Out's experiments with Synthetic Energon, using Cylas as a test subject, were having limited success until Starscream suggested mixing in a few drops of Dark Energon. The new mix transformed Cylas into an energon-sucking zombie and created a plague which resulted in Knock Out and Starscream being chased through the ship. Confronted by Megatron, they were forced to admit what they had done, and were sent to locate and destroy Cylas. They eventually located him, but he had already been dispatched by the freed Airachnid. After the affair had been resolved, Megatron ordered Knock Out to turn all his experiments over to Shockwave. {{storylink|Thirst}}

Knock Out delivered the first of the Synthetic Energon to Shockwave's off-site laboratory, only to be shocked along with the other Decepticons when [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] revealed his [[robot mode]]. The Decepticons quickly realized that the Predacons wouldn't remain loyal for long, and embarked on a plan to destroy the maturing Predacon clones while blaming it on the Autobots. {{storylink|Evolution}}

Following Ratchet's capture, Knock Out found himself reduced to running errands and fetching equipment. While doing so, he made the critical mistake of letting it slip in front of Ratchet that the Decepticons felt threatened by Predaking's evolution and deliberately let the Autobots destroy the Predacon clones for them. The Autobot managed to dupe him, escaping under his watch. Things went from bad to worse when Predaking went on a rampage after learning of the Decepticons' treachery. Knock Out made the tactical decision to go get the Dark Star Saber for Megatron, but returned to find Predaking had already been dealt with. Of course, just then the Autobots attacked the ship. {{storylink|Synthesis}} While everyone fought the Autobots, Knock Out began packing for a quick escape. Unfortunately the fighting prevented him from getting off the ship, and when the Autobots took control and used the ship to restore Cybertron, he nonchalantly attempted to join them on the bridge, claiming he was "joining the winning team." Miko punched him out for his trouble. {{storylink|Deadlock}}

[[File:PredaconsRisingKnockOutBreakstheImmobilizer.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Birdbrain!]]
Knock Out instead ended up locked up in a cell with the Vehicons. He attempted to negotiate for release by telling Bumblebee that the Autobots could find a map to Shockwave's labs in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. He was still in his cell when Starscream arrived to spring everyone and try to take back the ship. During the revolt, he reclaimed the phase shifter from Smokescreen, however once they reached the bridge, he turned on Starscream, using the phase shifter to grab the immobilizer and knock out his former comrade with it. Unfortunately this meant he was part of the last line of defense against Unicron reaching the Well of All Sparks, and he began to think Starscream's plan to flee might have been the right idea. Luckily fleeing turned out to be unnecessary, as Optimus arrived back in time to defeat Unicron, and Knock Out was present as Optimus sacrificed himself to restore the [[AllSpark]] to Cybertron. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===Toy bios===
Knock Out is the Decepticons' weapon designer, who has spent so long in the murky, underground weapons dealing world that he prefers to ''literally'' be underground. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Energon Driller with Knock Out}} You'll note we didn't say "top weapon designer". That's because ''everyone'' knows that his weapons are dangerous, often malfunction, and his installation methods will mess you up; however, Knock Out's such an awesome salesman that the Decepticons use them anyway! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Deluxe Knock Out}} If a weapon does work properly, Knock Out keeps it for himself. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Cyberverse Knock Out}}

The exception was [[Dark Energon]]: it may have been dangerous and untested, but the power was too great for Knock Out to pass up! Now he's supercharged and out to tear into the Autobots! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Dark Energon Knock Out}} Knock Out also planted the Dark Energon-infected [[Arms Micron]] [[Zori]] at an excavation site as a trap for any inquisitive Autobots, which resulted in [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] being turned into a rampaging, rage-fueled monster! {{storylink|Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|''Arms Micron'' Terrorcon Bumblebee's packaging bio}}

===Titan ''Prime'' comic===
[[File:Knock Out on The Mind Trap!.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He lets his hand do the talking.]]
Knock Out developed a [[neuron refractor]] and took it to [[Zhejiang Province]], [[China]], where he laid a trap in a scrap-metal facility. When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] investigated [[energon]] readings there, Knock Out zapped his mind into the body of a [[Lin-Che|human worker]], and instructed the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] he'd brought to feed Optimus's old body into a crusher. Unfortunately Optimus and Lin-Che managed to reverse the effects of the refractor, and Optimus gave Knock Out a punch on the jaw that sent him running. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.8|The Mind Trap!}}

Aiming to secure Optimus Prime's head, Knock Out and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] attacked a TV studio and took the crew and audience of ''[[Down and Out]]'' prisoner. Once they had lured Optimus and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] there, the two Decepticons forced them to run the game show course, which had of course been modified to be deadly. When Optimus actually succeeded in rescuing the hostages, Knock Out revealed that he'd rigged the place to blow, but unfortunately for him, [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] had secretly tagged along and blew the floor out from under him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.14|It's a Knock-Out}}
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===Eaglemoss ''Prime'' comic===
When Knock Out and Breakdown captured the Autobot Bumblebee, Knock Out stopped his partner from finishing the Autobot off so that they could finish their [[Speed Metal|previous race]] and determine who is faster. Bumblebee went along with the race long enough to blindside Breakdown and dump yellow paint over Knock Out. The blurry and disoriented Breakdown started firing at the first big moving blotch of yellow he saw, diverting the Decepticons so Bumblebee could escape. {{storylink|King of the Road}}

===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
With the Decepticons in chaos following the disappearance of Megatron and the rebellion of the Predacons, Knock Out decided to flee Earth. He soon discovered Shockwave had the same idea, and helped his fellow Decepticon pack up the laboratory, though he wasn't happy about sharing their ride to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with two dormant Predacons in [[Hyperevolution Chamber]]s. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20}}

===''Unite Warriors''===
During a battle with [[Grand Galvatron]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] projected a hologram of Knock Out to distract [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]], having scanned Breakdown's memories and learned of his desire to be reunited with his partner. {{storylink|Sky Reign Chapter}} After the battle was over, Breakdown returned to his home dimension where he was greeted by Knock Out. {{storylink|Baldigus Chapter, Part Two}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Knock Out was one of the [[Decepticon]]s who joined [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] in the ''[[Nemesis (Kre-O)|Nemesis]]'' to chase the [[Autobot]]s in the ''[[Ark (Kre-O)|Ark]]''. After they boarded the ''Ark'', it crashed to [[Earth]] and the [[Transformer]]s fell to a four million year-long sleep. After waking up, Knock Out wondered if the world had any blocks. {{storylink|Kreon Story}}

After Megatron was beaten by Optimus's new "[[Skeletron|See-Through Power]]", the Decepticon leader threw a tantrum and demanded Knock Out come up with his own version. So he did the best he could: putting Megatron in see-through clothing. A pink see-through women's negligee. Thoroughly humiliated by Autobot laughter, Megatron came back to base and knocked out Knock Out with a single punch. {{storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}

Knock Out was one of many Decepticon warriors (accidentally) clobbered then (purposefully) bound and carried to an Autobot picnic by Optimus. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}} Together with [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Thrustinator]] he subjected the [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicons]] to merciless tickling after they lost a battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}} He was then present when Megatron conquered [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

When Megatron wanted a giant golden Megatron head placed on top of his newly constructed solar tower, Knock Out pointed out that the tower had ended up too tall for them to climb. He was then buried in blocks when the Decepticon combiners accidentally wrecked the tower. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} Knock Out invented a helmet intended to power up Megatron, but it had the side effect of transforming him into the crazy [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. The Decepticons were able to return their leader to normal thanks to the Autobots, but Knock Out learned nothing from the experience and was soon offering Megatron new helmets again. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

Knock Out was among the Decepticons caught in a [[space bridge]] accident and sent to a distant world where the Kreons were the size of toys to the human inhabitants. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise! The Transformers Are by Your Side!?}}

===''Adventure''===
Imprisoned after the Decepticons' defeat, Knock Out stripped his fellow inmates of their parts and used them to modify and enhance his own body, becoming "Bloody Knock Out". After escaping, he developed an interest in capturing [[Slug (Adventure)|Slug]] for use as a guinea pig for his experiments. {{storylink|#Adventure|Bloody Knock Out}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Return! The Most Evil Duo}}}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Knock Out was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

==Commercial appearances==
Knock Out reacted with confusion to several of Megatron's answers as he took questions from his adoring public. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime#Ask Megatron|Ask Megatron}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[File:TransformersPrimeTheGame Knock Out.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Why doesn't anyone ever want to play frisbee?"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)}}

As Bumblebee and Raf attempt to escape an energon mine, Knock Out arrived to stop them. The Decepticon medic failed to defeat Bumblebee, but he did keep him distracted long enough for the Autobot's human friend to be kidnapped.

Back at the ''Nemesis'', Megatron had Knock Out evaluate the status of a recovered Cybertronian colossus named [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]]. Knock Out employed his medical training to determine the problem: Thunderwing was suffering from a condition known as "missing pieces".

When the Autobots attempted to infiltrate the ''Nemesis'' and recover their kidnapped friends, Knock Out and Bumblebee raced into combat with each other again. Though he used [[Synthetic Energon]] to enhance his attacks drastically over their prior fight, Bumblebee was still able to hold his own. The fight continued until Knock Out's paint job was severely compromised. Enraged, he rushed at Bumblebee only for the Autobot hero to sidestep, sending Knock Out off the edge of the ship and out of the fight. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}

{{note|Knock Out is a playable character in the game's multiplayer battle modes, but only after he has been defeated on the ''Nemesis'' bridge in Story Mode.}}
===''Transformers Universe''===
[[File:TFU Knockout.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|And this is where I'd put a trophy... IF I HAD ONE!]]
{{Note|Concept art of Knock Out was produced, but he did not appear in the game prior to its cancellation.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Universe}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense''===
Knock Out and the other Decepticons attempted to prevent the Autobots from constructing a [[Pulsar Dish]], which would destroy the [[Energon Drain]] that the Decepticons had built in an asteroid field. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike''===
Knock Out swore that he would destroy Optimus Prime (and look good while doing it!) and squared off against the Autobot leader on an open highway. He lay down many mines on the ground to damage the Autobot, but was eventually defeated. He then ran off, swearing that he would defeat Optimus next time they saw one another. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike|Decepticon Strike}}

==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
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[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutCyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Mercurymon went to some extreme lengths to get himself into a show better than ''Digimon Frontier''.]]
*'''Energon Driller with Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 002'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[July 28|07-28]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''EZ-15'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear, [[Energon Driller]] vehicle
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Vehicles, Legion Class Knock Out is a smaller-scaled version of the character, transforming simply from robot to sports car. He comes with two translucent weapons, a buzzsaw and his battle spear, which can be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]], or peg into various ports on his body in either mode.

:Knock Out is packaged with the [[Energon Driller]], a vehicle with two modes. There are various places on it in either mode for Knock Out to man stations, plus an "Energon booster" can unwind from the center of the vehicle to plug into his weaponry and activate electronic light-piping.

:The Legion Class Knock Out mold was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Cyberverse Knock Out (with Energon Driller) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeCyberverse-KnockOutSingle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm shiny!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 015'''
**''Accessories'': Shockblade

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime'' Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this [[redeco]] of Cyberverse Knock Out has a much more orangey-red coloration. Instead of his own weapons, he comes with a "Shockblade", a purple-ish/blue blade weapon based on Ratchet's arm blades. It features four 3mm posts, and was originally available (in its original colors) with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]], and ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Mirage (Movie)#Cyberverse|Mirage]], while a recolored version was used by [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Quick Blade Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut2/knockout.htm More information on single-pack Cyberverse Knock Out at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeEZCollectionDecepticonSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Decepticon Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP2'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear

: This version of Knock Out was only available in a TakaraTomy ''[[EZ Collection]]'' six-pack with the [[Vehicon (Prime)#EZ6pack|Vehicon]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#EZ6pack|Breakdown]], [[Starscream (WFC)#EZ6pack|Starscream]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#EZ6pack|Megatron]], and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#EZ6pack|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]].

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===Prime===
{{anchor|Deluxe}}
[[File:PrimeRID-KnockOutdeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Don't tell him about his paint job.]]
[[File:Prime-toy KnockOutTakTom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|...or lack thereof.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 007'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-13'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes (Hasbro only), "Gra" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out transforms from a sports car resembling an Aston Martin One-77 into a robot and back! He comes with a [[5mm post|5mm]]-compatible spear that can split at the center to form two wield-able "battle spikes", and the spear can be stored on two 5mm ports on his his back in [[robot mode]], or mount onto the peg-holes on his rear vehicle sides.

: His [[stock photography]] depicts several [[paint operation]]s that were omitted in the final product. Also, in an inverse of nearly every set of Transformers [[instructions]] out there, Knock Out's stock photo is correctly transformed, while the robot mode depicted in the instructions proper is rather hideously mis-transformed, with his shoulder fenders oddly folded down to form an extra large chest and his arms left unfolded, yielding strangely long arms with two elbows.

: In wave six of the ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' episode "[[Loose Cannons]]".

: The [[TakaraTomy]] version, dubbed "'''Medic Knock Out'''" and released in the third wave of the Japanese ''Prime'' line, loses most of the Hasbro version's [[paint operation]]s in favor of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s... which make his car mode "fade" deco especially tragic. He also has several new [[Arms Micron]] 5mm ports epoxied to him; a hood/chest-mounted engine and one on each door/arm. Lacking the [[Hasbro]] version's two-part spear, he instead comes with [[Gra]], a robotic fiddler crab who becomes his spear/prod weapon.

: The TakaraTomy version of the mold was also used to make [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1591.html Arms Micron Knock Out and Gra at Alfes's blog]''

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[[File:PrimeRCtoy-Knock Out.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm gorgeous!]]
*'''Remote Controlled Knock Out''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Remote control

: An electronic Knock Out, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Knock Out from car to robot and trigger his punching action.

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[[File:PrimeDEtoy-KnockOut.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Can now absorb power from glow-sticks.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''004'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes

: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Knock Out is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of Deluxe Class Knockout, being cast in transparent bright green and purple plastics. His stock photography depicts the tip of his spear as painted purple, when the final product leaves it unpainted.

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#DarkEnergon|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]], and [[Starscream (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Starscream]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/DEKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Dark Energon Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy KnockOut.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This building set line is simply fabulous~!]]
*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2013]]-[[March 20|03-20]]'''
**''Pieces'': '''273'''
**''Kreons'': Knock Out, Wheeljack, Driver x2
**''Accessories'': Missile, handgun (10203), knife (10205), clawed staff, pistol (10087), traffic cone x2

: The "[[Street Showdown]]" set comes with a large Knock Out build that features a spring-loaded missile launcher in both forms. In streetcar build, he can seat a single [[Kreon]] figure, mainly the black-suited [[human]] "Driver". Unlike Wheeljack, Knock Out does not come with his own clear "Energon" torso piece. But it does not come with any fabulous details, so why bother?

: The accompanying Kreon figure comes with a clear-purple staff that ends in a toothed claw. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by [[Airachnid#Kre-O|Airachnid]], [[Arcee (WFC)#Kre-O|Arcee]], [[Ripclaw (Prime)#Kre-O|Ripclaw]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Kre-O|Tentakil]], [[Sinnertwin (G1)#Kre-O|Sinnertwin]], and [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Kre-O|Fangwolf]]. The helmet was also used to depict the non-toy characters [[Rampage (BW)#Kre-O online manga|Rampage]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Kre-O online manga|Thunderblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OKnockout/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Autobot-Command-Center.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Command Center'''
**''Set number'': '''5412'''
**''Pieces'': '''461'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (WFC)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], Knock Out, [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]]

: Knock Out is the "mystery figure" in the [[Autobot Command Center]] set, not appearing on the box at all, with a blank silhouette with a "?" on it to indicate one more figure. This Knock Out uses different colors and far more detailed [[tampograph]]s than the "Street Showdown" version, and comes with a small clear-purple pistol.
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===Beast Hunters===
{{anchor|BHDeluxe}}
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Deluxe-Knockout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Rock out with your Croc Out, Knock Out.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 013'''
**''Accessories'': Crocto Claw

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out is a redeco and extensive [[retool]] of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Knock Out, transforming into a heavily-modified sports car with a reptilian theme and a toothy grille "mouth". The 5mm ports on his rear sides have been removed, while another port was added to the roof. He comes with the "[[Crocto Claw]]", a split-jawed robotic crocodile head with a spring-loaded jaw. It can mount/be held via its two 5mm posts, be used as a flail, or it can attach to the rear of the car as a "tail".

:His instructions still depict his completed robot mode with the mis-transformed arms. His instructions also include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20|twentieth chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===''Adventure''===
[[File:TAV-11-Bloody-Knock-Out.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hold on, didn't I already decide to change sides? [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|wait...]]]]
*'''Bloody Knockout''' {{sic}} (2015-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''ID number'': '''TAV-11'''
**''Accessories'': Flail

:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toyline|Adventure]]'' Bloody Knockout is a redeco of ''Beast Hunters'' Knock Out in black, silver, and red.

:He features a scannable badge on his robot mode chest. Scanning the sticker unlocks Bloody Knockout in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' checklist app. While it was possible to scan his badge when he was in package, this was restricted by a dummy sticker.

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutHappyMeal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Where's your famous horsepower? Show me some speed!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''8'''
:Happy Meal Knock Out is a nontransformable sports car! When you press in his grill, double cannons pop out of his hood.

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==Notes==
*Promotional blurbs for the episode "[[Deus ex Machina]]" mentioned that [[Lugnut (WFC)|Lugnut]] would be in the episode. Given that Breakdown acts as a rival for Bulkhead in the finished episode — which [[Lugnut (Animated)|''Animated'' Lugnut]] was played up as for [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] in the original ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Cartoon Network]] promotional material — the fandom concluded that Breakdown was meant to be Lugnut at some point in the episode's production. The Hub's [[Mike Vogel]] challenged this notion at [[BotCon 2011]], claiming that Lugnut had been ''Knock Out's'' original name, which had been changed because "Lugnut" wasn't "sexy" enough for the character. The ''Prime'' Season 1 Blu-ray commentary, however, proved Vogel incorrect and corroborated the original theory: Breakdown's place in the show was originally intended to belong to Lugnut, since a fiercely loyal Decepticon bruiser was desired, but the show creators wanted a land-based Decepticon instead.
*Knock Out's [[license plate]] reads "JOFY 892". Any significance to these characters is unknown.
*Some fans have interpreted Starscream's "you're one of ''those"'' line (referring to his car mode preference), Knock Out's wolf-whistling appraisal of Optimus's truck mode, the vanity about his appearance, and voice actor [[Daran Norris]]' somewhat campy performance to be clues that Knock Out is [[Transformer romance|gay]]. Moreover, the term "knockout" is commonly used to describe an attractive ''woman''. Make of all this what you will, as very little [[Humanization#Sexuality|robotic sexuality]] of any kind is evident in ''Prime'' , outside of a lightly-implied connection between [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and Arcee.
**When asked at [[BotCon 2011]], the ''Prime'' writers said that there ''is'' no designation for gay, or straight, for that matter, on Cybertron, where Transformers are created by the AllSpark, not through sexual reproductions. They also said that Knock Out is a knock out, and that the ''Nemesis'' is a very "don't ask, don't tell" place. And then they jokingly deflected the matter, claiming that Knock Out's mannerisms are not caused by any particular orientation, but are simply eccentricities caused by "a glitch in the AllSpark" the day he was created... which is unintentionally so insulting to homosexuals that it could create an awkward silence in the [[Void]].
*For the live script reading of "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]" at BotCon 2011, Darran Norris was unavailable, so his lines went to [[Ernie Hudson]]. Hearing Ernie, who is quite the buff, deep-voiced dude, attempt Knock Out's particular mannerisms was... interesting.
*Knock Out is, in the Japanese dub of the cartoon, the only character (so far) aware of the existence of the [[Arms Micron]]s. He lets this knowledge slip in "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]", where he offers to replace [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s missing arm with an Arms Micron. Starscream abruptly cuts him off before he can offer a full explanation as to just what an Arms Micron is, demanding his old arm instead.
*Knock Out, like Starscream and [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], enjoys tap-dancing monkeys. And who could blame him?
*Knock Out seems very fond of human culture while disliking humans themselves: displaying a fondness for [[Synthesis|human automobiles]], taking part in [[Speed Metal|street racing]], laughing at the [[Scattered|tap-dancing monkey]] above, and even [[Thirst|watching horror movies at drive-in theaters]].
*Knock Out is the only Decepticon to officially change sides to the Autobots in the ''Prime'' cartoon.
[[File:RiD2015 - Disordered Personalities - I Can't Believe It's Not Knock Out.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Where have you gone, Joe DiKnockoutio?]]
*The animation model for Knock Out's alternate mode was re-used for a generic racer in the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]'' episode "[[Disordered Personalities]]"...and was the ''only'' one of the five "field fillers" in the episode to get an up-close glamor shot. ''Hm''.

===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out has named powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

*'''Medic Mode''' (メディックモード ''Medikku Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': Gra, Gul, Jida, Zori
: Knock Out's box-back "Arms Up" mode has him using the [[Break Scythe]] while wearing [[Jida]] on his back. Pretty simple.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Medic Knock Out''' (''Prime'', メディックノックアウト ''Medikku Nokku Auto''), '''Bloody Knock Out''' (''Adventure'', ブラッディノックアウト ''Buraddi Nokku Auto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jī Dăo''' (击倒, "Knock Out")
*''Russian:'' '''Knockout''' (Нокаут ''Nokaut'')

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Knock Out (Prime)

2018-05-25T16:54:34Z

Liamjamesadams:

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:''Knock Out is a [[Decepticon]] and later [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:KnockOut-render.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm super, thanks for asking.]]

Sure, [[Starscream (WFC)|other Decepticons]] may scoff at his decision to go with a land-based [[alternate mode]], but '''Knock Out''' couldn't care less. He knows the value of looking ''good'' and isn't afraid to let others know it. It's not simply his own lines he's interested in; he has an appreciation for well-built mechanical bodyforms of all sizes and functions... and a nasty penchant for tearing them apart after he's done admiring them. Slick, sly and snobbish, he's the Decepticons' medic, though he professes both a preference and proficiency for ''dis''-assembly. However, his medical skill has kept him in high demand; he's even performed vital and experimental surgeries on [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]].

While not entirely a coward, Knock Out also knows a good thing or two about self-preservation. When the going gets tough, Knock Out gets going–the opposite direction. He has no qualms with abandoning ship if only to save his hide, even if it means betraying a comatose leader or deserting altogether. He doesn't get the most respect on the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', either. Show him some kindness, and hey, maybe he'll stick by your side.

Both in the operation room and on the battlefield, Knock Out typically works with his brutish partner [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]. Knock Out is the speedster of the duo, swiftly striking his victim's vulnerables with his [[Energon prod]] in debilitating sneak attacks while Breakdown goes the "massive smackdown" route with his raw power.

{{quote|I'm not only an automobile; I'm an automobile ''enthusiast''.|Knock Out explains to Starscream why he took his alternate mode|"[[Speed Metal]]"}}

{{quote|You...painted my paint job! Prepare for surgery!|Knock Out after part of the [Synthetic Energon] formula painted on him|"[[T.M.I.]]"}}
==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English), [[Ernie Hudson]] (BotCon 2011), [[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)|[[Hu Qian]] (Chinese), [[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian), [[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Stephan Rabow]] (German), [[Milton Wolch]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Do-hyeong Nam]] (Korean), [[Marco Aurélio Campos]] (Portuguese), [[Kimmo Härmä]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:TFPrime KnockOutDrill.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Prepare for valmorification!"]]

[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] called Knock Out and Breakdown to the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' to help fix [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. As they were on an [[energon]] trail at the time, only Knock Out initially turned up at the ship, and he was shocked at Megatron's condition. When Breakdown did join them, it was with news that he'd discovered an [[Energon Harvester]] was on [[Earth]]. As the [[Autobot]]s had already surrounded the museum the device was in, Knock Out and Breakdown organized a diversion at the front of the building. During the fight, Knock Out attacked [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] with his prod, but was flattened by [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] after the Autobot was punched by Breakdown. The two Decepticons sped off into the city after they saw that [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] had captured the Harvester. Knock Out subsequently accompanied Starscream and Breakdown to an energon seam in [[Greece]]. He and Breakdown got the opportunity to fight Bulkhead again, but came off decidedly second-best, and they both fled after the Harvester was destroyed and the other Autobots turned up. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}}

[[File:KnockOutvehiclemode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The 2011 Stryker-Z.]]
Knock Out took to engaging in street racing with the humans. On one occasion, a [[Fast Willy|hapless human]] who scratched his paint job was run off the road by the Decepticon. Despite Starscream's disapproval of his participation in such events, Knock Out continued to cruise around, looking for action, and was eventually drawn to a street race near [[Jasper]]. After the race started, he realized that one of the other cars taking part was [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and attacked the Autobot. He ended up grabbing what he assumed was Bumblebee's human pal, but was actually an unrelated human named [[Vince]]. Making off, he contacted Breakdown and they attempted to spring an ambush on the three Autobots who came to rescue the boy, but after [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] jumped on him, he decided to withdraw to avoid any more damage to his finish. Unfortunately he was caught by Optimus Prime, who ''ripped his door off'' while rescuing Vince. Faced with four Autobots, Knock Out fled back to the ''Nemesis'' only to face a very angry Starscream, who put a few more scratches in his finish. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

Starscream offered him a position as second-in-command if he helped convince Soundwave that they needed to humanely terminate Megatron. Knock Out tried his best, pointing out that the brain activity Megatron was displaying just meant their leader was in a dream state from which he might never wake up. Soundwave remained unconvinced, and after an Autobot incursion severed Megatron's life support, Knock Out was forced to reconnect it. The medic later reported to Starscream that, though Megatron's body lived on, his brain activity had ceased. {{storylink|Sick Mind}}

[[File:OutHead-Knockoutfails.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|"But he came aboard the bow, my Lord!"]]

He found Starscream in the middle of making a speech to Megatron's body and reminded Starscream of his rank. During the enacting of Starscream's new plan, Knock Out stood atop the ship's back, watching as a Vehicon activated a heat ray to melt a glacier. He ordered Breakdown to take care of Bulkhead and Arcee when the two Autobots turned up, but failed to notice Optimus approaching the ship from behind. The Autobot subsequently caused the heat ray to explode. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

With his tenure as second-in-command over, Knock Out went back to his original post as medic. Following Starscream's... "treatment" at the hands of Megatron, Knock Out administered whatever passed for Decepticon medical care. He was surprised to see the patient up and about, thought Starscream claimed to be fine. Some time later, Starscream was back in the infirmary minus an arm, which he claimed had just fallen off. Knock Out tried to interest him in a new, upgraded limb, even going so far as to fetch one from storage, but Starscream announced he was going to get his old one back. He subsequently turned up back at the infirmary with even worse damage, but despite Knock Out's inquiries into what had happened, Starscream refused to talk about it. {{Storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

[[File:TMI-KnockOutpainted.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|You ruined my paint job, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJpsAe70uig DINKLEBERG!]!]]

Knock Out and Breakdown led a squadron of Vehicons to recover a [[Cybertronian data cylinder]] that had been uncovered on Earth, ending up in a pitched battle against the Autobots. The cylinder somehow incapacitated Bulkhead, the closest defender, allowing Knock Out to scoop up the prize then GroundBridge back to the ''Nemesis''. Unfortunately for the pair, the "incapacitation" was the data within the cylinder being ''expelled'', leaving them with an empty prize and an unhappy Megatron. They quickly deduced that the information was within the Autobot's brain. Knock Out and Breakdown tracked Bulkhead to a monster truck arena, where [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] had taken him in the hopes of triggering increasingly lost memories from the Autobot. Bulkhead and the human fled, but Knock Out easily found them with an energy reader to pinpoint the Autobot. Amusement turned to horror when Bulkhead painted a Cybertronian mathematical symbol on Knockout, ruining his paint job. Bulkhead was quickly downed, and Knock Out prepared his buzzsaw to remove his head. Miko tried to take a swing at Knock Out and missed... instead slamming into Bulkhead bodily, which triggered the data's self-defense routines ''again'', and the data beamed from Bulkhead's eyes, rocketing into space. The two Decepticons fled empty-handed once the other Autobots arrived. {{storylink|T.M.I.}}

During their missions carrying energon around, Knock Out and Breakdown were under orders to lead the Autobots on a chase to burn through the Autobots' energon supplies. On one such mission, their Vehicon escort was attacked and wiped out by [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], whom Knock Out assumed was a ringer. Knock Out's inability to locate new energon deposits at a fast enough rate annoyed Megatron, who berated him. They were interrupted by Ratchet, who seemed to be amped up on something. After Megatron defeated Ratchet, he was left to Knock Out to extract a sample. The Decepticon medic did so, and prepared to finish off the Autobot, but was distracted at a vital moment, and during the ensuing fight, the sample was destroyed. Knock Out was able to later find a single drop of the substance that had given Ratchet a power boost. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

Knock Out continued humoring his leader's whims. He reported that the new space bridge was almost ready, they just needed an ample power source. Once the power source was secured, they headed for the construction site, but Megatron abruptly left after ordering them to complete the space bridge, leading Knock Out to wonder if their leader was losing it. {{storylink|One Shall Fall}} He was nonetheless surprised when [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] decided Megatron wasn't coming back. He and Breakdown watched as Soundwave raised an objection and relieved Airachnid of command, and thus were there to welcome Megatron back when their leader indeed returned, though they were all surprised to see he'd brought Optimus Prime back with him. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

[[File:FlyingMindSecondOpinion.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I don't know what's worse, you punching me or your ''paint job! AUGH!!''.]]

Knock Out affixed a new Decepticon insignia to the amnesiac Optimus, who believed himself to be Orion Pax. Knock Out and Breakdown went to a military base and managed to steal a power source for the space bridge, despite the Autobots turning up, though they did inadvertently let Arcee onto the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}}

Sent with Breakdown to investigate a hidden Cybertronian treasure, Knock Out emerged from a cave with the new device only to find Bumblebee and Bulkhead waiting. He sped away, amused by Bumblebee's attempts to follow him without transforming, and managed to elude his pursuer. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} After his success in retrieving the relic, Knock Out inquired to what it did, and Megatron demonstrated the shield generator's abilities, causing Knock Out to leak a little. He was sent with Breakdown to secure the next artifact, and used the generator to hold Optimus and Arcee at bay. This worked until Breakdown landed on him. After Megatron secured the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], Knock Out retreated through the GroundBridge and later watched Megatron unsuccessfully test it. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

Following the crash of the ''Nemesis'', Knock Out reported on the ship's status, and protested against Megatron's plan to bring it back online with Dark Energon. His fears quickly came true as the ''Nemesis'' gained a will of its own. Knock Out discovered it was decoding the data from the Iacon database, and suggested allowing it to continue before the ship put him in stasis lock. When [[William Fowler|Fowler]] and the kids arrived on board to download the Iacon database, they used his body as a ladder to reach the console. After the ship's Dark Energon was purged, he came back online, discovering [[Jack Darby|Jack]] on the console. Ratchet thumped him from behind before he could act, escaping with Jack and the Iacon relic locations. Megatron was furious at Knock Out's failure. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

As part of the plan to send several teams to retrieve the artifacts simultaneously, Knock Out was assigned to find the [[New York City|Manhattan]] relic with some miners and an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] to back him up. After digging it up in the subway system, Knock Out's team was attacked by Arcee and Bumblebee, and with the Insecticon managed to bring them down. He intended to try out their new find on them, but was interrupted by a sweeper train hitting him. He attempted to escape with the relic, being chased down by Bumblebee and forced to fight. However Bumblebee unintentionally used the [[Phase shifter]] to avoid the incoming sweeper train, while Knock Out was scraped along the tunnel wall. Horrified that his paint was heavily ruined, and with the relic in Autobot hands, Knock Out retreated. {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} After returning empty-handed, Knock Out was tasked with examining [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] and found the grenade the Autobots had implanted in the drone. After diving for cover, Knock Out was forced to dispose of the grenade and Megatron ordered him to fix Soundwave's visor. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Triage}}

When [[Hardshell (Prime)|Hardshell]] claimed that he'd offlined Bulkhead, Knock Out argued with him about the effectiveness of Insecticons. Knock Out had finally got a chance to buff his paintwork, lamenting on the difficulty of the task without Breakdown's help, when a fight broke out between the Insecticons and Vehicons, and he was damaged in the crossfire. He took his concerns to Megatron, demanding that the Insecticons be restrained in some way, though Hardshell objected to that idea. {{storylink|Hurt}}

Knock Out was surprised when Breakdown's signal abruptly reappeared, and even moreso when it turned out to be [[Silas|Breakdown with some additions]]. Cylas insisted on meeting with Megatron, though Knock Out was more keen to take him apart in retaliation for Breakdown's demise. He later got the chance when Cylas made the mistake of failing Megatron. {{storylink|The Human Factor}} Knock Out was on the ''Nemesis'' bridge when Optimus attacked the warship with the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Legacy (episode)|Legacy}} After Megatron retrieved the arm of a Prime from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Knock Out grafted it onto his leader and later watched as Megatron forged the [[Dark Star Saber]] from a chunk of [[Dark Energon]]. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

[[File:HardKnocksKnockOut.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I dare you.]]
Knock Out insisted on proving his worth and took the [[Resonance Blaster]] with him to retrieve one of the [[Omega Key]]s. Despite facing Arcee and Bumblebee, he succeeded and returned to the ''Nemesis'' with his prize. He was disappointed when he was stuck analyzing the relic rather than going after the next key. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}}

[[File:InsideJobKnockOut.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Part of the crew, part of the ship, part of the crew, part of the ship!]]
Once they had [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] captured, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to extract the final relic from inside the Autobot. After helping Megatron use a [[cortical psychic patch]] to learn the purpose of the [[Omega Key]]s, his leader ordered Knock Out to use the patch on Smokescreen himself to learn the location of the Autobot base. Unfortunately Smokescreen grabbed the shifter while it was still attached to his wrist and trapped him halfway through a bulkhead—a predicament that Megatron later didn't care to extract Knock Out from. {{storylink|Inside Job}} Megatron changed his mind when he needed Knock Out to perform a cortical psychic patch. As Megatron rummaged through Starscream's memories, Knock Out realized they were incriminating him as well as Starscream. He almost terminated the link, trapping Megatron in Starscream's head, but was stopped by Dreadwing. Megatron later reminded him that the Decepticons must act as one unit. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}

After restoring Starscream's [[Transformation cog|T-Cog]], Knock Out had to leave the room in a hurry to avoid Dreadwing's rage. He returned to trying to discover how the Omega Keys worked, and succeeded with Starscream's help. He later helped Starscream kidnap the Autobots' human friends and transport them to Cybertron for use as hostages. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}} Knock Out handed over Miko in exchange for an Omega Key and took part in the activation of the [[Omega Lock]]. After the Lock's destruction at Optimus's hand, Knock Out tried to lift the mood with a quip, only to be knocked about by Starscream and told to tend to Megatron. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

Megatron sent Knock Out back to Cybertron with a team to search for relics near the Omega Lock. They turned up the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] and also [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who had tracked the recently energy surge. Knock Out took him back to Earth. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}} Knock Out seemed greatly amused by the picture of a dancing monkey Starscream found, and was present when Shockwave brought a cloned [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] through the space bridge. {{storylink|Scattered}} Starscream later explained to Knock Out why he thought the medic had the safer of their jobs. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}}
[[File:PepperSprayKnockOut--MO.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Yes, like pepper spray is in any way going to harm my ''mechanical''--Argh! My optics!]]
Sent to find a Predacon fossil at a museum, Knock Out discovered that Fowler and [[June Darby]] had gotten there first. Though he grabbed the two humans and the fossil, he was unable to contact the ship for a bridge back, so had to resort to driving around. When the two humans escaped into a rail yard, he played hide and seek with them, only for June to hide the fossil on a departing train. Grabbing the pair, he set off in pursuit, and as Arcee and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] joined the pursuit, he finally managed to raise the ''Nemesis''. Four Insecticons were dispatched to help, enabling Knock Out to ditch the two humans and grab the fossil. He returned triumphantly to the ''Nemesis'' to present the bone to Megatron. {{storylink|Plus One (Prime)|Plus One}}

Knock Out's experiments with Synthetic Energon, using Cylas as a test subject, were having limited success until Starscream suggested mixing in a few drops of Dark Energon. The new mix transformed Cylas into an energon-sucking zombie and created a plague which resulted in Knock Out and Starscream being chased through the ship. Confronted by Megatron, they were forced to admit what they had done, and were sent to locate and destroy Cylas. They eventually located him, but he had already been dispatched by the freed Airachnid. After the affair had been resolved, Megatron ordered Knock Out to turn all his experiments over to Shockwave. {{storylink|Thirst}}

Knock Out delivered the first of the Synthetic Energon to Shockwave's off-site laboratory, only to be shocked along with the other Decepticons when [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] revealed his [[robot mode]]. The Decepticons quickly realized that the Predacons wouldn't remain loyal for long, and embarked on a plan to destroy the maturing Predacon clones while blaming it on the Autobots. {{storylink|Evolution}}

Following Ratchet's capture, Knock Out found himself reduced to running errands and fetching equipment. While doing so, he made the critical mistake of letting it slip in front of Ratchet that the Decepticons felt threatened by Predaking's evolution and deliberately let the Autobots destroy the Predacon clones for them. The Autobot managed to dupe him, escaping under his watch. Things went from bad to worse when Predaking went on a rampage after learning of the Decepticons' treachery. Knock Out made the tactical decision to go get the Dark Star Saber for Megatron, but returned to find Predaking had already been dealt with. Of course, just then the Autobots attacked the ship. {{storylink|Synthesis}} While everyone fought the Autobots, Knock Out began packing for a quick escape. Unfortunately the fighting prevented him from getting off the ship, and when the Autobots took control and used the ship to restore Cybertron, he nonchalantly attempted to join them on the bridge, claiming he was "joining the winning team." Miko punched him out for his trouble. {{storylink|Deadlock}}

[[File:PredaconsRisingKnockOutBreakstheImmobilizer.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Birdbrain!]]
Knock Out instead ended up locked up in a cell with the Vehicons. He attempted to negotiate for release by telling Bumblebee that the Autobots could find a map to Shockwave's labs in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. He was still in his cell when Starscream arrived to spring everyone and try to take back the ship. During the revolt, he reclaimed the phase shifter from Smokescreen, however once they reached the bridge, he turned on Starscream, using the phase shifter to grab the immobilizer and knock out his former comrade with it. Unfortunately this meant he was part of the last line of defense against Unicron reaching the Well of All Sparks, and he began to think Starscream's plan to flee might have been the right idea. Luckily fleeing turned out to be unnecessary, as Optimus arrived back in time to defeat Unicron, and Knock Out was present as Optimus sacrificed himself to restore the [[AllSpark]] to Cybertron. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===Toy bios===
Knock Out is the Decepticons' weapon designer, who has spent so long in the murky, underground weapons dealing world that he prefers to ''literally'' be underground. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Energon Driller with Knock Out}} You'll note we didn't say "top weapon designer". That's because ''everyone'' knows that his weapons are dangerous, often malfunction, and his installation methods will mess you up; however, Knock Out's such an awesome salesman that the Decepticons use them anyway! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Deluxe Knock Out}} If a weapon does work properly, Knock Out keeps it for himself. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Cyberverse Knock Out}}

The exception was [[Dark Energon]]: it may have been dangerous and untested, but the power was too great for Knock Out to pass up! Now he's supercharged and out to tear into the Autobots! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Dark Energon Knock Out}} Knock Out also planted the Dark Energon-infected [[Arms Micron]] [[Zori]] at an excavation site as a trap for any inquisitive Autobots, which resulted in [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] being turned into a rampaging, rage-fueled monster! {{storylink|Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|''Arms Micron'' Terrorcon Bumblebee's packaging bio}}

===Titan ''Prime'' comic===
[[File:Knock Out on The Mind Trap!.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He lets his hand do the talking.]]
Knock Out developed a [[neuron refractor]] and took it to [[Zhejiang Province]], [[China]], where he laid a trap in a scrap-metal facility. When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] investigated [[energon]] readings there, Knock Out zapped his mind into the body of a [[Lin-Che|human worker]], and instructed the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] he'd brought to feed Optimus's old body into a crusher. Unfortunately Optimus and Lin-Che managed to reverse the effects of the refractor, and Optimus gave Knock Out a punch on the jaw that sent him running. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.8|The Mind Trap!}}

Aiming to secure Optimus Prime's head, Knock Out and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] attacked a TV studio and took the crew and audience of ''[[Down and Out]]'' prisoner. Once they had lured Optimus and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] there, the two Decepticons forced them to run the game show course, which had of course been modified to be deadly. When Optimus actually succeeded in rescuing the hostages, Knock Out revealed that he'd rigged the place to blow, but unfortunately for him, [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] had secretly tagged along and blew the floor out from under him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.14|It's a Knock-Out}}
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===Eaglemoss ''Prime'' comic===
When Knock Out and Breakdown captured the Autobot Bumblebee, Knock Out stopped his partner from finishing the Autobot off so that they could finish their [[Speed Metal|previous race]] and determine who is faster. Bumblebee went along with the race long enough to blindside Breakdown and dump yellow paint over Knock Out. The blurry and disoriented Breakdown started firing at the first big moving blotch of yellow he saw, diverting the Decepticons so Bumblebee could escape. {{storylink|King of the Road}}

===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
With the Decepticons in chaos following the disappearance of Megatron and the rebellion of the Predacons, Knock Out decided to flee Earth. He soon discovered Shockwave had the same idea, and helped his fellow Decepticon pack up the laboratory, though he wasn't happy about sharing their ride to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with two dormant Predacons in [[Hyperevolution Chamber]]s. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20}}

===''Unite Warriors''===
During a battle with [[Grand Galvatron]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] projected a hologram of Knock Out to distract [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]], having scanned Breakdown's memories and learned of his desire to be reunited with his partner. {{storylink|Sky Reign Chapter}} After the battle was over, Breakdown returned to his home dimension where he was greeted by Knock Out. {{storylink|Baldigus Chapter, Part Two}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Knock Out was one of the [[Decepticon]]s who joined [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] in the ''[[Nemesis (Kre-O)|Nemesis]]'' to chase the [[Autobot]]s in the ''[[Ark (Kre-O)|Ark]]''. After they boarded the ''Ark'', it crashed to [[Earth]] and the [[Transformer]]s fell to a four million year-long sleep. After waking up, Knock Out wondered if the world had any blocks. {{storylink|Kreon Story}}

After Megatron was beaten by Optimus's new "[[Skeletron|See-Through Power]]", the Decepticon leader threw a tantrum and demanded Knock Out come up with his own version. So he did the best he could: putting Megatron in see-through clothing. A pink see-through women's negligee. Thoroughly humiliated by Autobot laughter, Megatron came back to base and knocked out Knock Out with a single punch. {{storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}

Knock Out was one of many Decepticon warriors (accidentally) clobbered then (purposefully) bound and carried to an Autobot picnic by Optimus. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}} Together with [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Thrustinator]] he subjected the [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicons]] to merciless tickling after they lost a battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}} He was then present when Megatron conquered [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

When Megatron wanted a giant golden Megatron head placed on top of his newly constructed solar tower, Knock Out pointed out that the tower had ended up too tall for them to climb. He was then buried in blocks when the Decepticon combiners accidentally wrecked the tower. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} Knock Out invented a helmet intended to power up Megatron, but it had the side effect of transforming him into the crazy [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. The Decepticons were able to return their leader to normal thanks to the Autobots, but Knock Out learned nothing from the experience and was soon offering Megatron new helmets again. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

Knock Out was among the Decepticons caught in a [[space bridge]] accident and sent to a distant world where the Kreons were the size of toys to the human inhabitants. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise! The Transformers Are by Your Side!?}}

===''Adventure''===
Imprisoned after the Decepticons' defeat, Knock Out stripped his fellow inmates of their parts and used them to modify and enhance his own body, becoming "Bloody Knock Out". After escaping, he developed an interest in capturing [[Slug (Adventure)|Slug]] for use as a guinea pig for his experiments. {{storylink|#Adventure|Bloody Knock Out}}

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===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Knock Out was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

==Commercial appearances==
Knock Out reacted with confusion to several of Megatron's answers as he took questions from his adoring public. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime#Ask Megatron|Ask Megatron}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[File:TransformersPrimeTheGame Knock Out.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Why doesn't anyone ever want to play frisbee?"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)}}

As Bumblebee and Raf attempt to escape an energon mine, Knock Out arrived to stop them. The Decepticon medic failed to defeat Bumblebee, but he did keep him distracted long enough for the Autobot's human friend to be kidnapped.

Back at the ''Nemesis'', Megatron had Knock Out evaluate the status of a recovered Cybertronian colossus named [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]]. Knock Out employed his medical training to determine the problem: Thunderwing was suffering from a condition known as "missing pieces".

When the Autobots attempted to infiltrate the ''Nemesis'' and recover their kidnapped friends, Knock Out and Bumblebee raced into combat with each other again. Though he used [[Synthetic Energon]] to enhance his attacks drastically over their prior fight, Bumblebee was still able to hold his own. The fight continued until Knock Out's paint job was severely compromised. Enraged, he rushed at Bumblebee only for the Autobot hero to sidestep, sending Knock Out off the edge of the ship and out of the fight. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}

{{note|Knock Out is a playable character in the game's multiplayer battle modes, but only after he has been defeated on the ''Nemesis'' bridge in Story Mode.}}
===''Transformers Universe''===
[[File:TFU Knockout.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|And this is where I'd put a trophy... IF I HAD ONE!]]
{{Note|Concept art of Knock Out was produced, but he did not appear in the game prior to its cancellation.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Universe}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense''===
Knock Out and the other Decepticons attempted to prevent the Autobots from constructing a [[Pulsar Dish]], which would destroy the [[Energon Drain]] that the Decepticons had built in an asteroid field. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike''===
Knock Out swore that he would destroy Optimus Prime (and look good while doing it!) and squared off against the Autobot leader on an open highway. He lay down many mines on the ground to damage the Autobot, but was eventually defeated. He then ran off, swearing that he would defeat Optimus next time they saw one another. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike|Decepticon Strike}}

==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
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[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutCyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Mercurymon went to some extreme lengths to get himself into a show better than ''Digimon Frontier''.]]
*'''Energon Driller with Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 002'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[July 28|07-28]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''EZ-15'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear, [[Energon Driller]] vehicle
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Vehicles, Legion Class Knock Out is a smaller-scaled version of the character, transforming simply from robot to sports car. He comes with two translucent weapons, a buzzsaw and his battle spear, which can be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]], or peg into various ports on his body in either mode.

:Knock Out is packaged with the [[Energon Driller]], a vehicle with two modes. There are various places on it in either mode for Knock Out to man stations, plus an "Energon booster" can unwind from the center of the vehicle to plug into his weaponry and activate electronic light-piping.

:The Legion Class Knock Out mold was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Cyberverse Knock Out (with Energon Driller) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeCyberverse-KnockOutSingle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm shiny!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 015'''
**''Accessories'': Shockblade

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime'' Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this [[redeco]] of Cyberverse Knock Out has a much more orangey-red coloration. Instead of his own weapons, he comes with a "Shockblade", a purple-ish/blue blade weapon based on Ratchet's arm blades. It features four 3mm posts, and was originally available (in its original colors) with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]], and ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Mirage (Movie)#Cyberverse|Mirage]], while a recolored version was used by [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Quick Blade Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut2/knockout.htm More information on single-pack Cyberverse Knock Out at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeEZCollectionDecepticonSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Decepticon Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP2'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear

: This version of Knock Out was only available in a TakaraTomy ''[[EZ Collection]]'' six-pack with the [[Vehicon (Prime)#EZ6pack|Vehicon]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#EZ6pack|Breakdown]], [[Starscream (WFC)#EZ6pack|Starscream]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#EZ6pack|Megatron]], and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#EZ6pack|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]].

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===Prime===
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[[File:PrimeRID-KnockOutdeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Don't tell him about his paint job.]]
[[File:Prime-toy KnockOutTakTom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|...or lack thereof.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 007'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-13'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes (Hasbro only), "Gra" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out transforms from a sports car resembling an Aston Martin One-77 into a robot and back! He comes with a [[5mm post|5mm]]-compatible spear that can split at the center to form two wield-able "battle spikes", and the spear can be stored on two 5mm ports on his his back in [[robot mode]], or mount onto the peg-holes on his rear vehicle sides.

: His [[stock photography]] depicts several [[paint operation]]s that were omitted in the final product. Also, in an inverse of nearly every set of Transformers [[instructions]] out there, Knock Out's stock photo is correctly transformed, while the robot mode depicted in the instructions proper is rather hideously mis-transformed, with his shoulder fenders oddly folded down to form an extra large chest and his arms left unfolded, yielding strangely long arms with two elbows.

: In wave six of the ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' episode "[[Loose Cannons]]".

: The [[TakaraTomy]] version, dubbed "'''Medic Knock Out'''" and released in the third wave of the Japanese ''Prime'' line, loses most of the Hasbro version's [[paint operation]]s in favor of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s... which make his car mode "fade" deco especially tragic. He also has several new [[Arms Micron]] 5mm ports epoxied to him; a hood/chest-mounted engine and one on each door/arm. Lacking the [[Hasbro]] version's two-part spear, he instead comes with [[Gra]], a robotic fiddler crab who becomes his spear/prod weapon.

: The TakaraTomy version of the mold was also used to make [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1591.html Arms Micron Knock Out and Gra at Alfes's blog]''

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[[File:PrimeRCtoy-Knock Out.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm gorgeous!]]
*'''Remote Controlled Knock Out''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Remote control

: An electronic Knock Out, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Knock Out from car to robot and trigger his punching action.

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[[File:PrimeDEtoy-KnockOut.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Can now absorb power from glow-sticks.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''004'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes

: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Knock Out is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of Deluxe Class Knockout, being cast in transparent bright green and purple plastics. His stock photography depicts the tip of his spear as painted purple, when the final product leaves it unpainted.

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#DarkEnergon|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]], and [[Starscream (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Starscream]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/DEKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Dark Energon Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy KnockOut.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This building set line is simply fabulous~!]]
*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2013]]-[[March 20|03-20]]'''
**''Pieces'': '''273'''
**''Kreons'': Knock Out, Wheeljack, Driver x2
**''Accessories'': Missile, handgun (10203), knife (10205), clawed staff, pistol (10087), traffic cone x2

: The "[[Street Showdown]]" set comes with a large Knock Out build that features a spring-loaded missile launcher in both forms. In streetcar build, he can seat a single [[Kreon]] figure, mainly the black-suited [[human]] "Driver". Unlike Wheeljack, Knock Out does not come with his own clear "Energon" torso piece. But it does not come with any fabulous details, so why bother?

: The accompanying Kreon figure comes with a clear-purple staff that ends in a toothed claw. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by [[Airachnid#Kre-O|Airachnid]], [[Arcee (WFC)#Kre-O|Arcee]], [[Ripclaw (Prime)#Kre-O|Ripclaw]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Kre-O|Tentakil]], [[Sinnertwin (G1)#Kre-O|Sinnertwin]], and [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Kre-O|Fangwolf]]. The helmet was also used to depict the non-toy characters [[Rampage (BW)#Kre-O online manga|Rampage]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Kre-O online manga|Thunderblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OKnockout/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Autobot-Command-Center.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Command Center'''
**''Set number'': '''5412'''
**''Pieces'': '''461'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (WFC)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], Knock Out, [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]]

: Knock Out is the "mystery figure" in the [[Autobot Command Center]] set, not appearing on the box at all, with a blank silhouette with a "?" on it to indicate one more figure. This Knock Out uses different colors and far more detailed [[tampograph]]s than the "Street Showdown" version, and comes with a small clear-purple pistol.
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===Beast Hunters===
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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Deluxe-Knockout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Rock out with your Croc Out, Knock Out.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 013'''
**''Accessories'': Crocto Claw

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out is a redeco and extensive [[retool]] of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Knock Out, transforming into a heavily-modified sports car with a reptilian theme and a toothy grille "mouth". The 5mm ports on his rear sides have been removed, while another port was added to the roof. He comes with the "[[Crocto Claw]]", a split-jawed robotic crocodile head with a spring-loaded jaw. It can mount/be held via its two 5mm posts, be used as a flail, or it can attach to the rear of the car as a "tail".

:His instructions still depict his completed robot mode with the mis-transformed arms. His instructions also include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20|twentieth chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===''Adventure''===
[[File:TAV-11-Bloody-Knock-Out.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hold on, didn't I already decide to change sides? [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|wait...]]]]
*'''Bloody Knockout''' {{sic}} (2015-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''ID number'': '''TAV-11'''
**''Accessories'': Flail

:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toyline|Adventure]]'' Bloody Knockout is a redeco of ''Beast Hunters'' Knock Out in black, silver, and red.

:He features a scannable badge on his robot mode chest. Scanning the sticker unlocks Bloody Knockout in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' checklist app. While it was possible to scan his badge when he was in package, this was restricted by a dummy sticker.

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutHappyMeal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Where's your famous horsepower? Show me some speed!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''8'''
:Happy Meal Knock Out is a nontransformable sports car! When you press in his grill, double cannons pop out of his hood.

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==Notes==
*Promotional blurbs for the episode "[[Deus ex Machina]]" mentioned that [[Lugnut (WFC)|Lugnut]] would be in the episode. Given that Breakdown acts as a rival for Bulkhead in the finished episode — which [[Lugnut (Animated)|''Animated'' Lugnut]] was played up as for [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] in the original ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Cartoon Network]] promotional material — the fandom concluded that Breakdown was meant to be Lugnut at some point in the episode's production. The Hub's [[Mike Vogel]] challenged this notion at [[BotCon 2011]], claiming that Lugnut had been ''Knock Out's'' original name, which had been changed because "Lugnut" wasn't "sexy" enough for the character. The ''Prime'' Season 1 Blu-ray commentary, however, proved Vogel incorrect and corroborated the original theory: Breakdown's place in the show was originally intended to belong to Lugnut, since a fiercely loyal Decepticon bruiser was desired, but the show creators wanted a land-based Decepticon instead.
*Knock Out's [[license plate]] reads "JOFY 892". Any significance to these characters is unknown.
*Some fans have interpreted Starscream's "you're one of ''those"'' line (referring to his car mode preference), Knock Out's wolf-whistling appraisal of Optimus's truck mode, the vanity about his appearance, and voice actor [[Daran Norris]]' somewhat campy performance to be clues that Knock Out is [[Transformer romance|gay]]. Moreover, the term "knockout" is commonly used to describe an attractive ''woman''. Make of all this what you will, as very little [[Humanization#Sexuality|robotic sexuality]] of any kind is evident in ''Prime'' , outside of a lightly-implied connection between [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and Arcee.
**When asked at [[BotCon 2011]], the ''Prime'' writers said that there ''is'' no designation for gay, or straight, for that matter, on Cybertron, where Transformers are created by the AllSpark, not through sexual reproductions. They also said that Knock Out is a knock out, and that the ''Nemesis'' is a very "don't ask, don't tell" place. And then they jokingly deflected the matter, claiming that Knock Out's mannerisms are not caused by any particular orientation, but are simply eccentricities caused by "a glitch in the AllSpark" the day he was created... which is unintentionally so insulting to homosexuals that it could create an awkward silence in the [[Void]].
*For the live script reading of "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]" at BotCon 2011, Darran Norris was unavailable, so his lines went to [[Ernie Hudson]]. Hearing Ernie, who is quite the buff, deep-voiced dude, attempt Knock Out's particular mannerisms was... interesting.
*Knock Out is, in the Japanese dub of the cartoon, the only character (so far) aware of the existence of the [[Arms Micron]]s. He lets this knowledge slip in "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]", where he offers to replace [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s missing arm with an Arms Micron. Starscream abruptly cuts him off before he can offer a full explanation as to just what an Arms Micron is, demanding his old arm instead.
*Knock Out, like Starscream and [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], enjoys tap-dancing monkeys. And who could blame him?
*Knock Out seems very fond of human culture while disliking humans themselves: displaying a fondness for [[Synthesis|human automobiles]], taking part in [[Speed Metal|street racing]], laughing at the [[Scattered|tap-dancing monkey]] above, and even [[Thirst|watching horror movies at drive-in theaters]].
*Knock Out is the only Decepticon to officially change sides to the Autobots in the ''Prime'' cartoon.
[[File:RiD2015 - Disordered Personalities - I Can't Believe It's Not Knock Out.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Where have you gone, Joe DiKnockoutio?]]
*The animation model for Knock Out's alternate mode was re-used for a generic racer in the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]'' episode "[[Disordered Personalities]]"...and was the ''only'' one of the five "field fillers" in the episode to get an up-close glamor shot. ''Hm''.

===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out has named powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

*'''Medic Mode''' (メディックモード ''Medikku Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': Gra, Gul, Jida, Zori
: Knock Out's box-back "Arms Up" mode has him using the [[Break Scythe]] while wearing [[Jida]] on his back. Pretty simple.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Medic Knock Out''' (''Prime'', メディックノックアウト ''Medikku Nokku Auto''), '''Bloody Knock Out''' (''Adventure'', ブラッディノックアウト ''Buraddi Nokku Auto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jī Dăo''' (击倒, "Knock Out")
*''Russian:'' '''Knockout''' (Нокаут ''Nokaut'')

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Knock Out (Prime)

2018-05-25T16:53:33Z

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:''Knock Out is a [[Decepticon]] and later [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:KnockOut-render.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm super, thanks for asking.]]

Sure, [[Starscream (WFC)|other Decepticons]] may scoff at his decision to go with a land-based [[alternate mode]], but '''Knock Out''' couldn't care less. He knows the value of looking ''good'' and isn't afraid to let others know it. It's not simply his own lines he's interested in; he has an appreciation for well-built mechanical bodyforms of all sizes and functions... and a nasty penchant for tearing them apart after he's done admiring them. Slick, sly and snobbish, he's the Decepticons' medic, though he professes both a preference and proficiency for ''dis''-assembly. However, his medical skill has kept him in high demand; he's even performed vital and experimental surgeries on [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]].

While not entirely a coward, Knock Out also knows a good thing or two about self-preservation. When the going gets tough, Knock Out gets going–the opposite direction. He has no qualms with abandoning ship if only to save his hide, even if it means betraying a comatose leader or deserting altogether. He doesn't get the most respect on the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', either. Show him some kindness, and hey, maybe he'll stick by your side.

Both in the operation room and on the battlefield, Knock Out typically works with his brutish partner [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]. Knock Out is the speedster of the duo, swiftly striking his victim's vulnerables with his [[Energon prod]] in debilitating sneak attacks while Breakdown goes the "massive smackdown" route with his raw power.

{{quote|I'm not only an automobile; I'm an automobile ''enthusiast''.|Knock Out explains to Starscream why he took his alternate mode|"[[Speed Metal]]"}}

{{quote|You...painted my paint job! Prepare for surgery!|Knock Out after part of the [Synthetic energon] formula painted on him|"[[T.M.I.]]"}}
==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English), [[Ernie Hudson]] (BotCon 2011), [[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)|[[Hu Qian]] (Chinese), [[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian), [[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Stephan Rabow]] (German), [[Milton Wolch]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Do-hyeong Nam]] (Korean), [[Marco Aurélio Campos]] (Portuguese), [[Kimmo Härmä]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:TFPrime KnockOutDrill.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Prepare for valmorification!"]]

[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] called Knock Out and Breakdown to the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' to help fix [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. As they were on an [[energon]] trail at the time, only Knock Out initially turned up at the ship, and he was shocked at Megatron's condition. When Breakdown did join them, it was with news that he'd discovered an [[Energon Harvester]] was on [[Earth]]. As the [[Autobot]]s had already surrounded the museum the device was in, Knock Out and Breakdown organized a diversion at the front of the building. During the fight, Knock Out attacked [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] with his prod, but was flattened by [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] after the Autobot was punched by Breakdown. The two Decepticons sped off into the city after they saw that [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] had captured the Harvester. Knock Out subsequently accompanied Starscream and Breakdown to an energon seam in [[Greece]]. He and Breakdown got the opportunity to fight Bulkhead again, but came off decidedly second-best, and they both fled after the Harvester was destroyed and the other Autobots turned up. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}}

[[File:KnockOutvehiclemode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The 2011 Stryker-Z.]]
Knock Out took to engaging in street racing with the humans. On one occasion, a [[Fast Willy|hapless human]] who scratched his paint job was run off the road by the Decepticon. Despite Starscream's disapproval of his participation in such events, Knock Out continued to cruise around, looking for action, and was eventually drawn to a street race near [[Jasper]]. After the race started, he realized that one of the other cars taking part was [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and attacked the Autobot. He ended up grabbing what he assumed was Bumblebee's human pal, but was actually an unrelated human named [[Vince]]. Making off, he contacted Breakdown and they attempted to spring an ambush on the three Autobots who came to rescue the boy, but after [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] jumped on him, he decided to withdraw to avoid any more damage to his finish. Unfortunately he was caught by Optimus Prime, who ''ripped his door off'' while rescuing Vince. Faced with four Autobots, Knock Out fled back to the ''Nemesis'' only to face a very angry Starscream, who put a few more scratches in his finish. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

Starscream offered him a position as second-in-command if he helped convince Soundwave that they needed to humanely terminate Megatron. Knock Out tried his best, pointing out that the brain activity Megatron was displaying just meant their leader was in a dream state from which he might never wake up. Soundwave remained unconvinced, and after an Autobot incursion severed Megatron's life support, Knock Out was forced to reconnect it. The medic later reported to Starscream that, though Megatron's body lived on, his brain activity had ceased. {{storylink|Sick Mind}}

[[File:OutHead-Knockoutfails.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|"But he came aboard the bow, my Lord!"]]

He found Starscream in the middle of making a speech to Megatron's body and reminded Starscream of his rank. During the enacting of Starscream's new plan, Knock Out stood atop the ship's back, watching as a Vehicon activated a heat ray to melt a glacier. He ordered Breakdown to take care of Bulkhead and Arcee when the two Autobots turned up, but failed to notice Optimus approaching the ship from behind. The Autobot subsequently caused the heat ray to explode. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

With his tenure as second-in-command over, Knock Out went back to his original post as medic. Following Starscream's... "treatment" at the hands of Megatron, Knock Out administered whatever passed for Decepticon medical care. He was surprised to see the patient up and about, thought Starscream claimed to be fine. Some time later, Starscream was back in the infirmary minus an arm, which he claimed had just fallen off. Knock Out tried to interest him in a new, upgraded limb, even going so far as to fetch one from storage, but Starscream announced he was going to get his old one back. He subsequently turned up back at the infirmary with even worse damage, but despite Knock Out's inquiries into what had happened, Starscream refused to talk about it. {{Storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

[[File:TMI-KnockOutpainted.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|You ruined my paint job, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJpsAe70uig DINKLEBERG!]!]]

Knock Out and Breakdown led a squadron of Vehicons to recover a [[Cybertronian data cylinder]] that had been uncovered on Earth, ending up in a pitched battle against the Autobots. The cylinder somehow incapacitated Bulkhead, the closest defender, allowing Knock Out to scoop up the prize then GroundBridge back to the ''Nemesis''. Unfortunately for the pair, the "incapacitation" was the data within the cylinder being ''expelled'', leaving them with an empty prize and an unhappy Megatron. They quickly deduced that the information was within the Autobot's brain. Knock Out and Breakdown tracked Bulkhead to a monster truck arena, where [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] had taken him in the hopes of triggering increasingly lost memories from the Autobot. Bulkhead and the human fled, but Knock Out easily found them with an energy reader to pinpoint the Autobot. Amusement turned to horror when Bulkhead painted a Cybertronian mathematical symbol on Knockout, ruining his paint job. Bulkhead was quickly downed, and Knock Out prepared his buzzsaw to remove his head. Miko tried to take a swing at Knock Out and missed... instead slamming into Bulkhead bodily, which triggered the data's self-defense routines ''again'', and the data beamed from Bulkhead's eyes, rocketing into space. The two Decepticons fled empty-handed once the other Autobots arrived. {{storylink|T.M.I.}}

During their missions carrying energon around, Knock Out and Breakdown were under orders to lead the Autobots on a chase to burn through the Autobots' energon supplies. On one such mission, their Vehicon escort was attacked and wiped out by [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], whom Knock Out assumed was a ringer. Knock Out's inability to locate new energon deposits at a fast enough rate annoyed Megatron, who berated him. They were interrupted by Ratchet, who seemed to be amped up on something. After Megatron defeated Ratchet, he was left to Knock Out to extract a sample. The Decepticon medic did so, and prepared to finish off the Autobot, but was distracted at a vital moment, and during the ensuing fight, the sample was destroyed. Knock Out was able to later find a single drop of the substance that had given Ratchet a power boost. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

Knock Out continued humoring his leader's whims. He reported that the new space bridge was almost ready, they just needed an ample power source. Once the power source was secured, they headed for the construction site, but Megatron abruptly left after ordering them to complete the space bridge, leading Knock Out to wonder if their leader was losing it. {{storylink|One Shall Fall}} He was nonetheless surprised when [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] decided Megatron wasn't coming back. He and Breakdown watched as Soundwave raised an objection and relieved Airachnid of command, and thus were there to welcome Megatron back when their leader indeed returned, though they were all surprised to see he'd brought Optimus Prime back with him. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

[[File:FlyingMindSecondOpinion.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I don't know what's worse, you punching me or your ''paint job! AUGH!!''.]]

Knock Out affixed a new Decepticon insignia to the amnesiac Optimus, who believed himself to be Orion Pax. Knock Out and Breakdown went to a military base and managed to steal a power source for the space bridge, despite the Autobots turning up, though they did inadvertently let Arcee onto the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}}

Sent with Breakdown to investigate a hidden Cybertronian treasure, Knock Out emerged from a cave with the new device only to find Bumblebee and Bulkhead waiting. He sped away, amused by Bumblebee's attempts to follow him without transforming, and managed to elude his pursuer. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} After his success in retrieving the relic, Knock Out inquired to what it did, and Megatron demonstrated the shield generator's abilities, causing Knock Out to leak a little. He was sent with Breakdown to secure the next artifact, and used the generator to hold Optimus and Arcee at bay. This worked until Breakdown landed on him. After Megatron secured the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], Knock Out retreated through the GroundBridge and later watched Megatron unsuccessfully test it. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

Following the crash of the ''Nemesis'', Knock Out reported on the ship's status, and protested against Megatron's plan to bring it back online with Dark Energon. His fears quickly came true as the ''Nemesis'' gained a will of its own. Knock Out discovered it was decoding the data from the Iacon database, and suggested allowing it to continue before the ship put him in stasis lock. When [[William Fowler|Fowler]] and the kids arrived on board to download the Iacon database, they used his body as a ladder to reach the console. After the ship's Dark Energon was purged, he came back online, discovering [[Jack Darby|Jack]] on the console. Ratchet thumped him from behind before he could act, escaping with Jack and the Iacon relic locations. Megatron was furious at Knock Out's failure. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

As part of the plan to send several teams to retrieve the artifacts simultaneously, Knock Out was assigned to find the [[New York City|Manhattan]] relic with some miners and an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] to back him up. After digging it up in the subway system, Knock Out's team was attacked by Arcee and Bumblebee, and with the Insecticon managed to bring them down. He intended to try out their new find on them, but was interrupted by a sweeper train hitting him. He attempted to escape with the relic, being chased down by Bumblebee and forced to fight. However Bumblebee unintentionally used the [[Phase shifter]] to avoid the incoming sweeper train, while Knock Out was scraped along the tunnel wall. Horrified that his paint was heavily ruined, and with the relic in Autobot hands, Knock Out retreated. {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} After returning empty-handed, Knock Out was tasked with examining [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] and found the grenade the Autobots had implanted in the drone. After diving for cover, Knock Out was forced to dispose of the grenade and Megatron ordered him to fix Soundwave's visor. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Triage}}

When [[Hardshell (Prime)|Hardshell]] claimed that he'd offlined Bulkhead, Knock Out argued with him about the effectiveness of Insecticons. Knock Out had finally got a chance to buff his paintwork, lamenting on the difficulty of the task without Breakdown's help, when a fight broke out between the Insecticons and Vehicons, and he was damaged in the crossfire. He took his concerns to Megatron, demanding that the Insecticons be restrained in some way, though Hardshell objected to that idea. {{storylink|Hurt}}

Knock Out was surprised when Breakdown's signal abruptly reappeared, and even moreso when it turned out to be [[Silas|Breakdown with some additions]]. Cylas insisted on meeting with Megatron, though Knock Out was more keen to take him apart in retaliation for Breakdown's demise. He later got the chance when Cylas made the mistake of failing Megatron. {{storylink|The Human Factor}} Knock Out was on the ''Nemesis'' bridge when Optimus attacked the warship with the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Legacy (episode)|Legacy}} After Megatron retrieved the arm of a Prime from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Knock Out grafted it onto his leader and later watched as Megatron forged the [[Dark Star Saber]] from a chunk of [[Dark Energon]]. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

[[File:HardKnocksKnockOut.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|I dare you.]]
Knock Out insisted on proving his worth and took the [[Resonance Blaster]] with him to retrieve one of the [[Omega Key]]s. Despite facing Arcee and Bumblebee, he succeeded and returned to the ''Nemesis'' with his prize. He was disappointed when he was stuck analyzing the relic rather than going after the next key. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}}

[[File:InsideJobKnockOut.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Part of the crew, part of the ship, part of the crew, part of the ship!]]
Once they had [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] captured, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to extract the final relic from inside the Autobot. After helping Megatron use a [[cortical psychic patch]] to learn the purpose of the [[Omega Key]]s, his leader ordered Knock Out to use the patch on Smokescreen himself to learn the location of the Autobot base. Unfortunately Smokescreen grabbed the shifter while it was still attached to his wrist and trapped him halfway through a bulkhead—a predicament that Megatron later didn't care to extract Knock Out from. {{storylink|Inside Job}} Megatron changed his mind when he needed Knock Out to perform a cortical psychic patch. As Megatron rummaged through Starscream's memories, Knock Out realized they were incriminating him as well as Starscream. He almost terminated the link, trapping Megatron in Starscream's head, but was stopped by Dreadwing. Megatron later reminded him that the Decepticons must act as one unit. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}

After restoring Starscream's [[Transformation cog|T-Cog]], Knock Out had to leave the room in a hurry to avoid Dreadwing's rage. He returned to trying to discover how the Omega Keys worked, and succeeded with Starscream's help. He later helped Starscream kidnap the Autobots' human friends and transport them to Cybertron for use as hostages. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}} Knock Out handed over Miko in exchange for an Omega Key and took part in the activation of the [[Omega Lock]]. After the Lock's destruction at Optimus's hand, Knock Out tried to lift the mood with a quip, only to be knocked about by Starscream and told to tend to Megatron. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

Megatron sent Knock Out back to Cybertron with a team to search for relics near the Omega Lock. They turned up the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] and also [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who had tracked the recently energy surge. Knock Out took him back to Earth. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}} Knock Out seemed greatly amused by the picture of a dancing monkey Starscream found, and was present when Shockwave brought a cloned [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] through the space bridge. {{storylink|Scattered}} Starscream later explained to Knock Out why he thought the medic had the safer of their jobs. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}}
[[File:PepperSprayKnockOut--MO.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|left|Yes, like pepper spray is in any way going to harm my ''mechanical''--Argh! My optics!]]
Sent to find a Predacon fossil at a museum, Knock Out discovered that Fowler and [[June Darby]] had gotten there first. Though he grabbed the two humans and the fossil, he was unable to contact the ship for a bridge back, so had to resort to driving around. When the two humans escaped into a rail yard, he played hide and seek with them, only for June to hide the fossil on a departing train. Grabbing the pair, he set off in pursuit, and as Arcee and [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] joined the pursuit, he finally managed to raise the ''Nemesis''. Four Insecticons were dispatched to help, enabling Knock Out to ditch the two humans and grab the fossil. He returned triumphantly to the ''Nemesis'' to present the bone to Megatron. {{storylink|Plus One (Prime)|Plus One}}

Knock Out's experiments with Synthetic Energon, using Cylas as a test subject, were having limited success until Starscream suggested mixing in a few drops of Dark Energon. The new mix transformed Cylas into an energon-sucking zombie and created a plague which resulted in Knock Out and Starscream being chased through the ship. Confronted by Megatron, they were forced to admit what they had done, and were sent to locate and destroy Cylas. They eventually located him, but he had already been dispatched by the freed Airachnid. After the affair had been resolved, Megatron ordered Knock Out to turn all his experiments over to Shockwave. {{storylink|Thirst}}

Knock Out delivered the first of the Synthetic Energon to Shockwave's off-site laboratory, only to be shocked along with the other Decepticons when [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] revealed his [[robot mode]]. The Decepticons quickly realized that the Predacons wouldn't remain loyal for long, and embarked on a plan to destroy the maturing Predacon clones while blaming it on the Autobots. {{storylink|Evolution}}

Following Ratchet's capture, Knock Out found himself reduced to running errands and fetching equipment. While doing so, he made the critical mistake of letting it slip in front of Ratchet that the Decepticons felt threatened by Predaking's evolution and deliberately let the Autobots destroy the Predacon clones for them. The Autobot managed to dupe him, escaping under his watch. Things went from bad to worse when Predaking went on a rampage after learning of the Decepticons' treachery. Knock Out made the tactical decision to go get the Dark Star Saber for Megatron, but returned to find Predaking had already been dealt with. Of course, just then the Autobots attacked the ship. {{storylink|Synthesis}} While everyone fought the Autobots, Knock Out began packing for a quick escape. Unfortunately the fighting prevented him from getting off the ship, and when the Autobots took control and used the ship to restore Cybertron, he nonchalantly attempted to join them on the bridge, claiming he was "joining the winning team." Miko punched him out for his trouble. {{storylink|Deadlock}}

[[File:PredaconsRisingKnockOutBreakstheImmobilizer.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|Birdbrain!]]
Knock Out instead ended up locked up in a cell with the Vehicons. He attempted to negotiate for release by telling Bumblebee that the Autobots could find a map to Shockwave's labs in [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. He was still in his cell when Starscream arrived to spring everyone and try to take back the ship. During the revolt, he reclaimed the phase shifter from Smokescreen, however once they reached the bridge, he turned on Starscream, using the phase shifter to grab the immobilizer and knock out his former comrade with it. Unfortunately this meant he was part of the last line of defense against Unicron reaching the Well of All Sparks, and he began to think Starscream's plan to flee might have been the right idea. Luckily fleeing turned out to be unnecessary, as Optimus arrived back in time to defeat Unicron, and Knock Out was present as Optimus sacrificed himself to restore the [[AllSpark]] to Cybertron. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===Toy bios===
Knock Out is the Decepticons' weapon designer, who has spent so long in the murky, underground weapons dealing world that he prefers to ''literally'' be underground. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Energon Driller with Knock Out}} You'll note we didn't say "top weapon designer". That's because ''everyone'' knows that his weapons are dangerous, often malfunction, and his installation methods will mess you up; however, Knock Out's such an awesome salesman that the Decepticons use them anyway! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Deluxe Knock Out}} If a weapon does work properly, Knock Out keeps it for himself. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Cyberverse Knock Out}}

The exception was [[Dark Energon]]: it may have been dangerous and untested, but the power was too great for Knock Out to pass up! Now he's supercharged and out to tear into the Autobots! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Dark Energon Knock Out}} Knock Out also planted the Dark Energon-infected [[Arms Micron]] [[Zori]] at an excavation site as a trap for any inquisitive Autobots, which resulted in [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] being turned into a rampaging, rage-fueled monster! {{storylink|Bumblebee (WFC)#Terrorcon|''Arms Micron'' Terrorcon Bumblebee's packaging bio}}

===Titan ''Prime'' comic===
[[File:Knock Out on The Mind Trap!.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|He lets his hand do the talking.]]
Knock Out developed a [[neuron refractor]] and took it to [[Zhejiang Province]], [[China]], where he laid a trap in a scrap-metal facility. When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] investigated [[energon]] readings there, Knock Out zapped his mind into the body of a [[Lin-Che|human worker]], and instructed the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] he'd brought to feed Optimus's old body into a crusher. Unfortunately Optimus and Lin-Che managed to reverse the effects of the refractor, and Optimus gave Knock Out a punch on the jaw that sent him running. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.8|The Mind Trap!}}

Aiming to secure Optimus Prime's head, Knock Out and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] attacked a TV studio and took the crew and audience of ''[[Down and Out]]'' prisoner. Once they had lured Optimus and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] there, the two Decepticons forced them to run the game show course, which had of course been modified to be deadly. When Optimus actually succeeded in rescuing the hostages, Knock Out revealed that he'd rigged the place to blow, but unfortunately for him, [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] had secretly tagged along and blew the floor out from under him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.14|It's a Knock-Out}}
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===Eaglemoss ''Prime'' comic===
When Knock Out and Breakdown captured the Autobot Bumblebee, Knock Out stopped his partner from finishing the Autobot off so that they could finish their [[Speed Metal|previous race]] and determine who is faster. Bumblebee went along with the race long enough to blindside Breakdown and dump yellow paint over Knock Out. The blurry and disoriented Breakdown started firing at the first big moving blotch of yellow he saw, diverting the Decepticons so Bumblebee could escape. {{storylink|King of the Road}}

===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
With the Decepticons in chaos following the disappearance of Megatron and the rebellion of the Predacons, Knock Out decided to flee Earth. He soon discovered Shockwave had the same idea, and helped his fellow Decepticon pack up the laboratory, though he wasn't happy about sharing their ride to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with two dormant Predacons in [[Hyperevolution Chamber]]s. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20}}

===''Unite Warriors''===
During a battle with [[Grand Galvatron]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] projected a hologram of Knock Out to distract [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]], having scanned Breakdown's memories and learned of his desire to be reunited with his partner. {{storylink|Sky Reign Chapter}} After the battle was over, Breakdown returned to his home dimension where he was greeted by Knock Out. {{storylink|Baldigus Chapter, Part Two}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Knock Out was one of the [[Decepticon]]s who joined [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] in the ''[[Nemesis (Kre-O)|Nemesis]]'' to chase the [[Autobot]]s in the ''[[Ark (Kre-O)|Ark]]''. After they boarded the ''Ark'', it crashed to [[Earth]] and the [[Transformer]]s fell to a four million year-long sleep. After waking up, Knock Out wondered if the world had any blocks. {{storylink|Kreon Story}}

After Megatron was beaten by Optimus's new "[[Skeletron|See-Through Power]]", the Decepticon leader threw a tantrum and demanded Knock Out come up with his own version. So he did the best he could: putting Megatron in see-through clothing. A pink see-through women's negligee. Thoroughly humiliated by Autobot laughter, Megatron came back to base and knocked out Knock Out with a single punch. {{storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}

Knock Out was one of many Decepticon warriors (accidentally) clobbered then (purposefully) bound and carried to an Autobot picnic by Optimus. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}} Together with [[Waspinator (Kre-O)|Thrustinator]] he subjected the [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicons]] to merciless tickling after they lost a battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}} He was then present when Megatron conquered [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

When Megatron wanted a giant golden Megatron head placed on top of his newly constructed solar tower, Knock Out pointed out that the tower had ended up too tall for them to climb. He was then buried in blocks when the Decepticon combiners accidentally wrecked the tower. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} Knock Out invented a helmet intended to power up Megatron, but it had the side effect of transforming him into the crazy [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. The Decepticons were able to return their leader to normal thanks to the Autobots, but Knock Out learned nothing from the experience and was soon offering Megatron new helmets again. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

Knock Out was among the Decepticons caught in a [[space bridge]] accident and sent to a distant world where the Kreons were the size of toys to the human inhabitants. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise! The Transformers Are by Your Side!?}}

===''Adventure''===
Imprisoned after the Decepticons' defeat, Knock Out stripped his fellow inmates of their parts and used them to modify and enhance his own body, becoming "Bloody Knock Out". After escaping, he developed an interest in capturing [[Slug (Adventure)|Slug]] for use as a guinea pig for his experiments. {{storylink|#Adventure|Bloody Knock Out}}

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===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Knock Out was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

==Commercial appearances==
Knock Out reacted with confusion to several of Megatron's answers as he took questions from his adoring public. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime#Ask Megatron|Ask Megatron}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[File:TransformersPrimeTheGame Knock Out.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Why doesn't anyone ever want to play frisbee?"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)}}

As Bumblebee and Raf attempt to escape an energon mine, Knock Out arrived to stop them. The Decepticon medic failed to defeat Bumblebee, but he did keep him distracted long enough for the Autobot's human friend to be kidnapped.

Back at the ''Nemesis'', Megatron had Knock Out evaluate the status of a recovered Cybertronian colossus named [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]]. Knock Out employed his medical training to determine the problem: Thunderwing was suffering from a condition known as "missing pieces".

When the Autobots attempted to infiltrate the ''Nemesis'' and recover their kidnapped friends, Knock Out and Bumblebee raced into combat with each other again. Though he used [[Synthetic Energon]] to enhance his attacks drastically over their prior fight, Bumblebee was still able to hold his own. The fight continued until Knock Out's paint job was severely compromised. Enraged, he rushed at Bumblebee only for the Autobot hero to sidestep, sending Knock Out off the edge of the ship and out of the fight. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}

{{note|Knock Out is a playable character in the game's multiplayer battle modes, but only after he has been defeated on the ''Nemesis'' bridge in Story Mode.}}
===''Transformers Universe''===
[[File:TFU Knockout.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|And this is where I'd put a trophy... IF I HAD ONE!]]
{{Note|Concept art of Knock Out was produced, but he did not appear in the game prior to its cancellation.}}
{{storylink|Transformers Universe}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense''===
Knock Out and the other Decepticons attempted to prevent the Autobots from constructing a [[Pulsar Dish]], which would destroy the [[Energon Drain]] that the Decepticons had built in an asteroid field. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike''===
Knock Out swore that he would destroy Optimus Prime (and look good while doing it!) and squared off against the Autobot leader on an open highway. He lay down many mines on the ground to damage the Autobot, but was eventually defeated. He then ran off, swearing that he would defeat Optimus next time they saw one another. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike|Decepticon Strike}}

==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
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[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutCyberverse.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Mercurymon went to some extreme lengths to get himself into a show better than ''Digimon Frontier''.]]
*'''Energon Driller with Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 002'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[July 28|07-28]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''EZ-15'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear, [[Energon Driller]] vehicle
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Vehicles, Legion Class Knock Out is a smaller-scaled version of the character, transforming simply from robot to sports car. He comes with two translucent weapons, a buzzsaw and his battle spear, which can be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]], or peg into various ports on his body in either mode.

:Knock Out is packaged with the [[Energon Driller]], a vehicle with two modes. There are various places on it in either mode for Knock Out to man stations, plus an "Energon booster" can unwind from the center of the vehicle to plug into his weaponry and activate electronic light-piping.

:The Legion Class Knock Out mold was also used for ''Age of Extinction'' [[Stinger (AOE)#Age of Extinction|Stinger]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Cyberverse Knock Out (with Energon Driller) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeCyberverse-KnockOutSingle.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm shiny!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 015'''
**''Accessories'': Shockblade

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime'' Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this [[redeco]] of Cyberverse Knock Out has a much more orangey-red coloration. Instead of his own weapons, he comes with a "Shockblade", a purple-ish/blue blade weapon based on Ratchet's arm blades. It features four 3mm posts, and was originally available (in its original colors) with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]], and ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Mirage (Movie)#Cyberverse|Mirage]], while a recolored version was used by [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Quick Blade Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut2/knockout.htm More information on single-pack Cyberverse Knock Out at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PrimeEZCollectionDecepticonSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Decepticon Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP2'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear

: This version of Knock Out was only available in a TakaraTomy ''[[EZ Collection]]'' six-pack with the [[Vehicon (Prime)#EZ6pack|Vehicon]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#EZ6pack|Breakdown]], [[Starscream (WFC)#EZ6pack|Starscream]], [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#EZ6pack|Megatron]], and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#EZ6pack|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]].

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===Prime===
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[[File:PrimeRID-KnockOutdeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Don't tell him about his paint job.]]
[[File:Prime-toy KnockOutTakTom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|...or lack thereof.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 007'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-13'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes (Hasbro only), "Gra" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out transforms from a sports car resembling an Aston Martin One-77 into a robot and back! He comes with a [[5mm post|5mm]]-compatible spear that can split at the center to form two wield-able "battle spikes", and the spear can be stored on two 5mm ports on his his back in [[robot mode]], or mount onto the peg-holes on his rear vehicle sides.

: His [[stock photography]] depicts several [[paint operation]]s that were omitted in the final product. Also, in an inverse of nearly every set of Transformers [[instructions]] out there, Knock Out's stock photo is correctly transformed, while the robot mode depicted in the instructions proper is rather hideously mis-transformed, with his shoulder fenders oddly folded down to form an extra large chest and his arms left unfolded, yielding strangely long arms with two elbows.

: In wave six of the ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' episode "[[Loose Cannons]]".

: The [[TakaraTomy]] version, dubbed "'''Medic Knock Out'''" and released in the third wave of the Japanese ''Prime'' line, loses most of the Hasbro version's [[paint operation]]s in favor of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s... which make his car mode "fade" deco especially tragic. He also has several new [[Arms Micron]] 5mm ports epoxied to him; a hood/chest-mounted engine and one on each door/arm. Lacking the [[Hasbro]] version's two-part spear, he instead comes with [[Gra]], a robotic fiddler crab who becomes his spear/prod weapon.

: The TakaraTomy version of the mold was also used to make [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1591.html Arms Micron Knock Out and Gra at Alfes's blog]''

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[[File:PrimeRCtoy-Knock Out.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'm gorgeous!]]
*'''Remote Controlled Knock Out''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Remote control

: An electronic Knock Out, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Knock Out from car to robot and trigger his punching action.

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[[File:PrimeDEtoy-KnockOut.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Can now absorb power from glow-sticks.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''004'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes

: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Knock Out is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of Deluxe Class Knockout, being cast in transparent bright green and purple plastics. His stock photography depicts the tip of his spear as painted purple, when the final product leaves it unpainted.

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#DarkEnergon|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]], and [[Starscream (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Starscream]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/DEKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Dark Energon Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreOtoy KnockOut.jpg|thumb|right|300px|This building set line is simply fabulous~!]]
*'''Street Showdown'''
**''Set number'': '''38771'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2013]]-[[March 20|03-20]]'''
**''Pieces'': '''273'''
**''Kreons'': Knock Out, Wheeljack, Driver x2
**''Accessories'': Missile, handgun (10203), knife (10205), clawed staff, pistol (10087), traffic cone x2

: The "[[Street Showdown]]" set comes with a large Knock Out build that features a spring-loaded missile launcher in both forms. In streetcar build, he can seat a single [[Kreon]] figure, mainly the black-suited [[human]] "Driver". Unlike Wheeljack, Knock Out does not come with his own clear "Energon" torso piece. But it does not come with any fabulous details, so why bother?

: The accompanying Kreon figure comes with a clear-purple staff that ends in a toothed claw. His helmet, which debuted in this set, is also used by [[Airachnid#Kre-O|Airachnid]], [[Arcee (WFC)#Kre-O|Arcee]], [[Ripclaw (Prime)#Kre-O|Ripclaw]], [[Tentakil (G1)#Kre-O|Tentakil]], [[Sinnertwin (G1)#Kre-O|Sinnertwin]], and [[Snarl (Cybertron)#Kre-O|Fangwolf]]. The helmet was also used to depict the non-toy characters [[Rampage (BW)#Kre-O online manga|Rampage]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Kre-O online manga|Thunderblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Kre-OKnockout/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Kre-O-Autobot-Command-Center.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Command Center'''
**''Set number'': '''5412'''
**''Pieces'': '''461'''
**''Kreons'': [[Arcee (WFC)#CommandCenter|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Bumblebee]], Knock Out, [[Ratchet (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Ratchet]], [[Shockwave (Kre-O)#CommandCenter|Shockwave]]

: Knock Out is the "mystery figure" in the [[Autobot Command Center]] set, not appearing on the box at all, with a blank silhouette with a "?" on it to indicate one more figure. This Knock Out uses different colors and far more detailed [[tampograph]]s than the "Street Showdown" version, and comes with a small clear-purple pistol.
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===Beast Hunters===
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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Deluxe-Knockout.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Rock out with your Croc Out, Knock Out.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 013'''
**''Accessories'': Crocto Claw

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out is a redeco and extensive [[retool]] of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Knock Out, transforming into a heavily-modified sports car with a reptilian theme and a toothy grille "mouth". The 5mm ports on his rear sides have been removed, while another port was added to the roof. He comes with the "[[Crocto Claw]]", a split-jawed robotic crocodile head with a spring-loaded jaw. It can mount/be held via its two 5mm posts, be used as a flail, or it can attach to the rear of the car as a "tail".

:His instructions still depict his completed robot mode with the mis-transformed arms. His instructions also include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20|twentieth chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===''Adventure''===
[[File:TAV-11-Bloody-Knock-Out.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hold on, didn't I already decide to change sides? [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)#Japanese release|wait...]]]]
*'''Bloody Knockout''' {{sic}} (2015-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''ID number'': '''TAV-11'''
**''Accessories'': Flail

:''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toyline|Adventure]]'' Bloody Knockout is a redeco of ''Beast Hunters'' Knock Out in black, silver, and red.

:He features a scannable badge on his robot mode chest. Scanning the sticker unlocks Bloody Knockout in the ''Transformers Chronicle'' checklist app. While it was possible to scan his badge when he was in package, this was restricted by a dummy sticker.

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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[File:Primetoy-KnockOutHappyMeal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Where's your famous horsepower? Show me some speed!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''8'''
:Happy Meal Knock Out is a nontransformable sports car! When you press in his grill, double cannons pop out of his hood.

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==Notes==
*Promotional blurbs for the episode "[[Deus ex Machina]]" mentioned that [[Lugnut (WFC)|Lugnut]] would be in the episode. Given that Breakdown acts as a rival for Bulkhead in the finished episode — which [[Lugnut (Animated)|''Animated'' Lugnut]] was played up as for [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] in the original ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Cartoon Network]] promotional material — the fandom concluded that Breakdown was meant to be Lugnut at some point in the episode's production. The Hub's [[Mike Vogel]] challenged this notion at [[BotCon 2011]], claiming that Lugnut had been ''Knock Out's'' original name, which had been changed because "Lugnut" wasn't "sexy" enough for the character. The ''Prime'' Season 1 Blu-ray commentary, however, proved Vogel incorrect and corroborated the original theory: Breakdown's place in the show was originally intended to belong to Lugnut, since a fiercely loyal Decepticon bruiser was desired, but the show creators wanted a land-based Decepticon instead.
*Knock Out's [[license plate]] reads "JOFY 892". Any significance to these characters is unknown.
*Some fans have interpreted Starscream's "you're one of ''those"'' line (referring to his car mode preference), Knock Out's wolf-whistling appraisal of Optimus's truck mode, the vanity about his appearance, and voice actor [[Daran Norris]]' somewhat campy performance to be clues that Knock Out is [[Transformer romance|gay]]. Moreover, the term "knockout" is commonly used to describe an attractive ''woman''. Make of all this what you will, as very little [[Humanization#Sexuality|robotic sexuality]] of any kind is evident in ''Prime'' , outside of a lightly-implied connection between [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and Arcee.
**When asked at [[BotCon 2011]], the ''Prime'' writers said that there ''is'' no designation for gay, or straight, for that matter, on Cybertron, where Transformers are created by the AllSpark, not through sexual reproductions. They also said that Knock Out is a knock out, and that the ''Nemesis'' is a very "don't ask, don't tell" place. And then they jokingly deflected the matter, claiming that Knock Out's mannerisms are not caused by any particular orientation, but are simply eccentricities caused by "a glitch in the AllSpark" the day he was created... which is unintentionally so insulting to homosexuals that it could create an awkward silence in the [[Void]].
*For the live script reading of "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]" at BotCon 2011, Darran Norris was unavailable, so his lines went to [[Ernie Hudson]]. Hearing Ernie, who is quite the buff, deep-voiced dude, attempt Knock Out's particular mannerisms was... interesting.
*Knock Out is, in the Japanese dub of the cartoon, the only character (so far) aware of the existence of the [[Arms Micron]]s. He lets this knowledge slip in "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]", where he offers to replace [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s missing arm with an Arms Micron. Starscream abruptly cuts him off before he can offer a full explanation as to just what an Arms Micron is, demanding his old arm instead.
*Knock Out, like Starscream and [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], enjoys tap-dancing monkeys. And who could blame him?
*Knock Out seems very fond of human culture while disliking humans themselves: displaying a fondness for [[Synthesis|human automobiles]], taking part in [[Speed Metal|street racing]], laughing at the [[Scattered|tap-dancing monkey]] above, and even [[Thirst|watching horror movies at drive-in theaters]].
*Knock Out is the only Decepticon to officially change sides to the Autobots in the ''Prime'' cartoon.
[[File:RiD2015 - Disordered Personalities - I Can't Believe It's Not Knock Out.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Where have you gone, Joe DiKnockoutio?]]
*The animation model for Knock Out's alternate mode was re-used for a generic racer in the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]'' episode "[[Disordered Personalities]]"...and was the ''only'' one of the five "field fillers" in the episode to get an up-close glamor shot. ''Hm''.

===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out has named powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

*'''Medic Mode''' (メディックモード ''Medikku Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': Gra, Gul, Jida, Zori
: Knock Out's box-back "Arms Up" mode has him using the [[Break Scythe]] while wearing [[Jida]] on his back. Pretty simple.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Medic Knock Out''' (''Prime'', メディックノックアウト ''Medikku Nokku Auto''), '''Bloody Knock Out''' (''Adventure'', ブラッディノックアウト ''Buraddi Nokku Auto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jī Dăo''' (击倒, "Knock Out")
*''Russian:'' '''Knockout''' (Нокаут ''Nokaut'')

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Dinobot (BW)

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:''Dinobot is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] and [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

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"You lived like a warrior ans died to an hero." [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/ee52db9e103fd5a8?hl=en&&] ]]








'''Dinobot''' is a Predacon ruled by his sense of honor. He lives to die gloriously in battle. When he aided [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] in the theft of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], Dinobot believed he was in the pursuit of endless glory. But when he and his Predacon peers crashed on what seemed to be the wrong planet alongside a [[Maximal]] exploration vessel, he rebelled against Megatron and joined the Maximal team. It would be an uneasy alliance, fraught with turns of loyalty and turns of Shakespearean phrase. But it also led to strong friendships and even the salvation of all [[human]]ity.

As befits a warrior of his stature, Dinobot is skilled in all forms of combat. He wields a spinning sword and a [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|rotating blade]], both which are his preferred means of battle, though he has been known to use ranged weapons such as his laser eye-beams or a simple handheld gun. He has threatened to use any and all of these on [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], with whom he has an intense rivalry. Deep down, he may respect the rodent, but he'll die before he'll admit to it.

{{bigquote|The question that has haunted my being has been answered: The future is not fixed. My choices are my own. And yet, how ironic, for I now find I have no choice at all! I am a warrior... let the battle be joined.|Dinobot|"[[Code of Hero]]"}}

==Fiction==
===First wave toy bios===
Dinobot clawed his way up to the top through victory after victory. Optimus considers him a natural when it comes to combat expertise. His thirst for battle is unquenchable. {{storylink|Dinobot (BW)#Toys|Dinobot bio}}
{{note|The on-package [[bio]]s of the first wave of Beast Wars toys predate the development of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon and its backstory. They seem to present the characters as a direct continuation of the previous Autobot/Decepticon conflict, with Optimus Primal actually being a new form of Optimus Prime and Megatron being his Generation 1 counterpart, and their battles taking place on present day, [[human]]-inhabited Earth, rather than in the distant past. Once the cartoon launched, the toyline adjusted itself to match that continuity instead, relegating this one to an aborted [[micro-continuity]].}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Keiji Fujiwara]] (Japanese)|[[Yu Zhenbo]] (Chinese), [[Luiz Carlos de Moraes]] (Portuguese, Season 1), [[Jorge Barcellos]] (Portuguese, Season 2 onwards), [[Federico Romano]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Héctor Cantolla]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Mario Zucca]] (Italian), [[Michel Vigné]] (French), [[Uli Pleßmann]] (German)}}

[[File:BWDinobot arrival.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair... wherever the hell we are."]]
Dinobot was one of a group of rogue Predacons and was party to their theft of the Maximal relic, the Golden Disk. They stole a ship and traveled through a transwarp portal, with the Maximal ship ''Axalon'' not far behind. After a heated space battle over a mysterious planet, both ships were damaged, and they fell blazing towards the ground below.

The entire planet was saturated with [[energon]], so much so that Dinobot and the other Predacons required protection. To this end, organic forms were scanned. In Dinobot's case, ''Velociraptor'' remains buried deep within the volcanic soil of their crash site became the basis for his new form. But the levels of energon were just one problem—this planet looked nothing like [[Earth]], their target destination! As Dinobot ventured outside the base, he blamed [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] for this error and announced his intention to take over the Predacons himself. Megatron laughed and had [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] shoot him over the horizon.

Dinobot, cheated and humbled, took his efforts elsewhere. As the Maximals returned to their crashed ship from an outing, Dinobot was there, blocking the rocky bridge that crossed the waterfall surrounding their new base. This time, he challenged [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], and for the leadership of the Maximals. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

[[File:BWPart1 bridgefaceoff.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Ill met by moonlight—er, sunlight, proud Optimus."]]
He and Optimus Primal began their fight. It almost ended badly for Primal when the Maximal commander's foot slipped on the edge of the bridge, but Dinobot saved him, as the Predacon believed that a dishonorable death would mean a dishonorable victory on his own part. They continued, but their battle was interrupted by a Predacon attack. After that clash subsided, Dinobot helped the Maximals, leading them to a victory against Megatron when he tried to obtain the bounty of a mountain-sized cache of natural energon. Optimus accepted him into the fold—not as a leader, of course, but still as a valued team member. This didn't sit well with the other Maximals, particularly [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

Dinobot provided not only brute force but an understanding of the enemy. A short time afterward, Dinobot was standing with Primal and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] on the bridge of the ''Axalon'' around a holo-map of the Predacon base when Primal suggested that Rattrap go on a scouting mission. {{storylink|The Web}}

[[File:Dinobotbulliescheetor.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Come not within the measure of my wrath."]]
However, though he was an asset against the Predacons, Dinobot sowed discontent amongst the Maximals' own ranks. Early on, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] was ordered to his quarters for fumbling the test of an energon monitoring device, and Dinobot suggested to the young Maximal that he secretly test the device himself. This ended in potential disaster when Cheetor unwittingly created an instant-transport stream between the two bases. When [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] used this to infiltrate the Maximal base, Dinobot feigned a desire to team up with him and overthrow Megatron. Lulling him into a false sense of security, Dinobot eventually took care of him with the trash disposal unit—all without firing a shot, and the other Maximals never even knew. {{storylink|Equal Measures}}

[[File:Coc getshorty.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"The course of true love never did run smooth."]]
Dinobot and Optimus Primal investigated an energy signature detected within the [[Standing Stones]], an enigmatic monument of alien origin. After a clash with Megatron and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], the monument came to life and Optimus Primal disappeared before their eyes. When Dinobot woke up, he was in the Maximal CR chamber, as he'd been found stripped down and abandoned outside the base by unknown hands. But that wasn't important-Optimus Primal was gone, perhaps dead! The Maximals quickly tried to select a new leader by [[Democracy|secret ballot]], and Dinobot laughed at them when their vote ended in a tie. No, he would be the new leader-by force, if necessary! However, they were all interrupted by a message from Optimus Primal, who was inside the alien monument. Primal put Rattrap in charge, and the remaining Maximals mounted a plan to extract Primal from the alien construct. After another battle with the Predacons at the Standing Stones, the aliens returned Primal to them, with no explanations. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}

When an incoming [[stasis pod]] carrying a potential new Maximal team member was detected, Dinobot refused to let Primal leave without scouting the area outside the ''Axalon'' first himself. Dinobot was convinced the Predacons would try to remove Primal from the equation, as he was their faction's only flying member, and he was right—the Predacons managed to damage Primal enough to keep him out of the race for the pod. Dinobot stayed behind with Primal while the others made a play for the pod on foot. When Dinobot received a transmission indicating the Maximals were having difficulties, he awoke Primal's [[core consciousness]] to consult him. As a result, the two were able to bounce a signal off one of the planet's moons to the dormant stasis pod, beating the Predacons to the punch. [[Tigatron]] joined the team. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}

[[File:Better Mousetrap Dinobot.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Today is a good day for violence!"]]
Soon after, Dinobot and Primal were investigating a second stasis pod when they were suddenly ambushed by Predacons. The Predacons defeated the two and secured the pod for themselves, bringing [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] online. As this was one in a long string of clever coups, this forced Optimus Primal to consider that their team was suffering from an information leak. Primal scapegoated Rattrap, an accusation in which Dinobot took pleasure. Dinobot was all too happy to destroy the alleged turncoat despite the potential hypocrisy of that act. Rattrap subsequently defected, and in the ensuing battle, was ordered by Megatron to shoot Dinobot, his frequent rival. After some hesitation, Rattrap shot Terrorsaur instead and revealed that the entire situation was a ruse by Optimus Primal to detect the real source of the information leak: stolen Maximal codes. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

Childish infighting between Rattrap and Dinobot inadvertently triggered Rhinox's new security program, [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]], before it could be completed. Dinobot and the other Maximals fled the ''Axalon'', while Rattrap stayed inside to combat Sentinel himself. Later, when Sentinel appeared to have shut down, Rattrap was assumed dead. Each Maximal gave a touching eulogy for Rattrap except for Dinobot, who refused to taint Rattrap's memory with lies. It was soon revealed that Rattrap had not perished, but had instead managed to shut off Sentinel.{{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}}

[[File:Dinobotversusplant.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"I will speak daggers to it, but use none."]]
Dinobot joined Optimus Primal on a mission once again, but this time to explore the planet's native organisms. Dinobot considered this work as being beneath him, and in the process found himself assaulted by one of the planet's flora. As Primal considered this a lesson in respect learned, he found himself attacked by one of Scorponok's [[cyberbee]]s. It injected him with a virus that was intended to make him a coward, but instead removed all his inhibitions. Upon returning Primal to the ''Axalon'', Dinobot oddly found himself agreeing that this new bloodthirsty Primal was not a beneficial change. After he failed to solve the problem with the Predacons diplomatically, as Primal would have wanted, it was decided to let the new violent Primal be the new violent Primal. Ultimately, Primal acquired the antidote and woke up with Dinobot standing watch over him. Dinobot assured him that it was merely his shift, and not indicative of his feelings towards Primal—despite having placed a beautiful plant in Primal's quarters. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

When a Cybertronian probe was detected, Dinobot helped his teammates attempt to contact it, despite the fact he dreaded a return home. After all, he was a criminal even in Predacon terms, and he had no hope for a warm Maximal reception. Somewhat fortunately for Dinobot's potential fate, their attempts to catch the attention of the probe failed when [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] invented the [[Transformation Lock Lens|transformation lock lens]]. {{storylink|The Probe}} The issue was raised again when the Maximals thought that the Predacons had been destroyed. Dinobot elected to remain on the planet while the Maximals repaired their ship and launched it. However, just as Dinobot wandered off to explore the world that had become his, he stumbled across the not-so-dead Predacons, who attacked the ''Axalon'' and grounded the Maximals once again. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

[[File:Dinobot mirror.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"A little more than kin, and less than kind."]]
After Dinobot and the other Maximals were saved from a Predacon attack by Rhinox's ingenuity, Rhinox was abducted by the Predacons and reprogrammed into one of them. Optimus Primal waited for this to backfire on them, and when their plot began to unravel, Dinobot joined the Maximals in infiltrating the Predacon base and retrieving their kidnapped comrade. {{storylink|Dark Designs}} Megatron soon set his sights on Dinobot as well. After Terrorsaur buried Dinobot in a cave, Megatron unleashed a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]] on the unsuspecting Maximals. Ultimately, Dinobot broke free and returned to the ''Axalon'', where he confronted his clone and ate him. Yes. He ate him. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}}

Not long afterward, Tigatron went missing during a routine scouting report. When Optimus Primal noted that Tigatron was the victim of an aerial attack, Dinobot identified the culprits as Waspinator and Terrorsaur. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} Dinobot remained at base with Rhinox while the others searched for Tigatron on a mysterious flying island. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}} Dinobot suffered along with his teammates when the energon dampener was stolen from the ''Axalon'', requiring him and the others to stay in [[beast mode]] to avoid energon surges. Between that and sleep deprivation from persistent Predacon attacks, their innate beast instincts began to take over, and the Maximals went feral. It was only through the instruction of Tigatron that they were able to defeat the Predacons and retrieve the dampener. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

Dinobot was tested again when he, Cheetor, Rhinox, and Rattrap were blinded by a Predacon attack. They were far from base and completely helpless, so Dinobot immediately began to panic. Rhinox was able to calm him and the others and slowly lead them back to base, using their other senses. They were rescued by Optimus Primal and Tigatron at the foot of the base just as they began to slip into [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}} The Maximals were also visited by the wandering spark of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who possessed the body of Waspinator and led a successful attack on the Maximal base, resulting in Dinobot receiving critical damage. Forced out of their base, Optimus Primal surrendered the Maximals to Starscream, under the condition that Dinobot be repaired. In exchange, Starscream ordered the Maximals to attack Megatron. Despite his treachery, Starscream himself was deceived, as Dinobot was not as damaged as advertised. He and Primal were able to eject Starscream from Waspinator's body and retake the ''Axalon''. {{storylink|Possession}}

[[File:Dinobottarantulasrattrapthelowroad.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"Frailty, thy name is Tarantulas!"]]
Once again, the feud between Rattrap and Dinobot led to disaster. Their carelessness indirectly caused Rhinox to be infected with a [[Energon discharge virus|virus]] that caused him to eject energy involuntarily, via hiccups or sneezes or...other means. Optimus Primal ordered the bickering pair to hunt down Tarantulas in his lair and obtain the antidote, figuring they'd either learn to work together or everyone would be destroyed. Unfortunately, the latter wasn't so unlikely an option, as Dinobot and Rattrap's out-of-control behavior toward each other repeatedly sabotaged their efforts to capture Tarantulas. Dinobot was able to grab him just as Megatron arrived, and claimed the spider as a hostage. Megatron did not care and shot them both. Ultimately, the day was saved when Rhinox used his virus against the Predacons, unleashing a mighty explosion from his rear end. {{storylink|The Low Road}}

Despite his increasing loyalty to the team, Dinobot's violent heart occasionally created rifts. Most notable was his reaction to [[Tigatron]]'s pacifism: When the tiger tried to leave the Maximals in grief over the accidental death of his best friend, Dinobot argued vociferously with the "coward". He simply could not comprehend what Tigatron was saying, that in order to stop the fighting, someone had to lay down his weapon. The confrontation with Tigatron revealed more than just Dinobot's warrior ethic. He explained to Tigatron a bit of his motives for turning against Megatron: He feared that if Megatron used Earth's energon supply to wage a new war, Cybertron would burn as a result. Dinobot could only see desertion, and for that he nearly killed Tigatron, who refused to fight back. But Primal interrupted before any damage was done, and Tigatron later came back to battle to save Dinobot from a Predacon attack, making the whole point moot. {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}}

The [[Vok|alien]] mystery that surrounded the planet soon came to a head. When it became apparent that the aliens themselves would visit them imminently, the Predacons surprisingly called for a truce. Tigatron was called to sneak into the Predacon base and find out what had captured Megatron's attention, and Dinobot and the other Maximals staged a non-lethal battle to cover Tigatron's exit, upholding their end of the truce. Dinobot loosened a large boulder out of place, allowing it to crush both Tarantulas and Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} As expected, the aliens arrived. A wormhole opened up over the planet, and a beam shot down to the surface, where another alien device was activated. Rhinox and Dinobot stayed behind at the ''Axalon'' while the others investigated, but were too engaged by the planet's second moon shifting its shape into a horrible [[Planet Buster]] weapon to notice their base had been compromised. Both Rhinox and Dinobot were removed from the equation by Blackarachnia and Tarantulas. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} The Maximals returned to find them both welded to the ceiling by cyberwebs. Dinobot and Rhinox were placed inside [[CR chamber]]s as Rattrap and Airazor went to find their unwelcome visitors. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[File:Dinobotgoldendisks.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend, and borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry."]]
When Dinobot awoke, Optimus Primal was dead, having sacrificed himself to destroy the Planet Buster with a transwarp explosion, and Cheetor and Rattrap had been altered into [[Transmetal]] forms by the resulting [[quantum surge]]. After reluctantly admitting Rattrap's new form was an improvement, he immediately declared himself the new Maximal leader. However, with Primal dead, Rhinox was not in any mood to tolerate Dinobot's outburst and shut him up forcefully. While Rattrap and Cheetor were sent outside to deal with Waspinator and a newly Transmetalled Megatron, Rhinox and Dinobot were stuck with the task of restoring their security systems. They did not account for [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]], who had also infiltrated the ''Axalon''. Thankfully, Rhinox was able to defeat the Predacon and eject him from the ship. {{storylink|Aftermath}}

With the destruction of the planet's second moon and the stabilization of the planet's natural energon reserves, it became apparent to Dinobot that Megatron was right all along; this was indeed Earth, though in the distant past. Dinobot broke into the Predacon base and stole Megatron's golden disks. He knew that they contained information about the future, and this cut to the core of his being: "If the future is indeed immutably foretold, then my demise is but moments from that confirmation, for I could not live if not the master of my fate." Dinobot hid the disks in a remote location and returned to the ''Axalon'', where Rattrap was having a minor meltdown. Rhinox had hooked himself to a machine with little explanation, and with Tigatron and Airazor on a long-term exploration trip, it fell to Rattrap, Dinobot, and Cheetor to hold off the combined force of the Predacons. Worse yet, Megatron had introduced two new [[Fuzor]]s to his team, [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]. Dinobot grabbed what weaponry he could, and with the other two Maximals engaged the Predacons far from the ship, in hopes that they could keep the Predacons away from whatever Rhinox was trying to accomplish. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

[[File:Coming of the Fuzors 2 Dinobot Rattrap.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!"]]
Their efforts, though seemingly doomed, were not for naught. Though Dinobot, Rattrap, and Cheetor fought to near-death, they held off the enemy long enough for Rhinox's gamble to work. He had travelled into the [[Transformer afterlife|Matrix]] and retrieved Optimus Primal's spark. Optimus Primal, restored as a Transmetal from a [[blank]] [[protoform]], dramatically turned the tide, saving Dinobot and the others from what would at least have been honorable deaths. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

[[File:Maximal No More Dinobot bow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Is this a dagger which I see before me, Dinobot, the handle toward my hand?"]]
His desire to discover whether the future could be changed kept Dinobot focused on Megatron's actions. When Predacon installations were placed in a Voyager-disk-like pattern, Dinobot remarked that Megatron's plan proceeded even without the disk's information. Thus, he resubmitted himself to Megatron's command, but the Maximals' influence still showed itself. When he was pitted in a death match against [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] in a bizarre test of loyalty, Dinobot subdued his foe but refused to kill him, offering to train him instead. But Megatron accepted the prodigal son anyway, as long as he returned the original Golden Disk. (He had already given the alien disk to Rhinox.) Dinobot complied. He admitted to himself that by helping Megatron he might be sacrificing his own race, but he had to discover whether his actions were his own or predestined. After the artifact was back in Megatron's hands, Rattrap attacked and was quickly immobilized. As a final test of allegiance, Dinobot was ordered to kill his former teammate. This task proved too much for him, and he turned once again on the Predacon leader. Megatron retreated with the disk in his possession, and Primal was left with the decision on whether to allow Dinobot back into their ranks. Dinobot explained that either way, he would fight Megatron, prompting Primal to forgive Dinobot his treacherous actions. Once welcomed back, Dinobot told Primal of Megatron's ultimate designs for the disks' information. {{storylink|Maximal, No More}}

[[File:BWDinobot decision.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|"To Bay or not to Bay; that is the question, and here is the sunset."]]
As Rhinox and Dinobot scanned known alien sites, they suddenly realized that Tigatron and Airazor were journeying into one. But before they could send a warning, the traveling pair triggered the alien site and were shot into space. Dinobot and the other Maximals were rallied by Optimus Primal to this site, where they confronted the Predacons. Before the fight could begin, the alien site activated again, creating a massive [[Metal Hunter]], and blasted everyone in the area. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}} The Transformers who had not been altered by the quantum surge lay deactivated, but the Transmetals and Fuzors were unaffected by the Metal Hunter's blast. Silverbolt and Cheetor were instructed to carry Dinobot and Rhinox back to the base for repairs. Megatron used the alien disk to activate the Metal Hunter, and the Maximals gained an unlikely ally: Tarantulas. Dinobot, like his fellow Maximals, greeted the Predacon turncoat with bared weapons and only reluctantly allowed Tarantulas to aid them. Subsequently, Dinobot joined an assault on the Metal Hunter itself, a cover for Tarantulas's entry. The Metal Hunter was destroyed. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}}

When Silverbolt went missing during an energon storm while he, Cheetor, and Optimus Primal were investigating [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]], Dinobot suggested they forget the Fuzor and concentrate on the Predacons. The enemy was, after all, minus both Tarantulas and Blackarachnia, while they were only down one member. Primal rejected Dinobot's lack of sympathy. As Primal and Cheetor left to find Silverbolt, Dinobot turned to one of the ''Axalon'''s consoles and began downloading into its database. {{storylink|Bad Spark}}

Unlike Primal, Rattrap was not so forgiving of Dinobot's earlier betrayal. After contemplating suicide and enduring Rattrap's continuing recriminations, Dinobot decided to set things right. He tracked Megatron down and found him testing the original disk which Dinobot had returned. Megatron had discovered a mountain whose image was recorded on the disk, and he had [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] destroy the peak. From a distance, Dinobot saw his greatest hope and worst fear form simultaneously: The disk's image changed. Dinobot's future was his own...but Megatron had virtually limitless power to change it.

[[File:Dinobot funeral.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Out, out, brief spark! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor mech that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more."]]
When the Predacons launched an attack on a tribe of [[protohuman]]s, attempting to destroy the future human race and alter the course of the Autobot/Decepticon war, Dinobot singlehandedly took on all of them. Having already been blindsided by Tarantulas (and having squashed him under a rock in retaliation), he ambushed Inferno, burying his sword in the latter's chest. Blackarachnia banged him up with her machine guns until Dinobot used Inferno himself as a shield, after which he blew away both Predacons with the ant-bot's own gun.

Dinobot proceeded to bombard Rampage from above until Waspinator shot him down (and caused him to land on top of the luckless flier); when Rampage tried to retaliate in tank mode, Dinobot shoved the downed Waspinator into the mad experiment's cannon, causing Rampage to blow himself apart. The backfire sent the warrior flying with severe damage, and Quickstrike was eager to add to his pain. Despite his optic weaponry shorting out, Dinobot still managed to beat the Fuzor, pummeling him with his bare hands before slamming him head-first into a rock.

At this point, his internal computer attempted to engage stasis lock to save his remaining energy, but Dinobot overrode it and turned to face his final opponent: Megatron himself. Mocking the weakened Dinobot, Megatron tallied the score firmly in his own favor: He had unimaginable power via the Golden Disk, he held a lone protohuman hostage, and the severely damaged Dinobot was the only obstacle in his reality-warping plan. Mostly depowered, severely outmatched, and refusing to quit, Dinobot jammed a rock through a stick and attacked with the makeshift hammer. As the protohuman's bonds dissolved, Megatron dropped the disk, allowing Dinobot to shatter it with his last bit of energy.

The rest of the Maximals arrived to drive Megatron off, but it was too late for their comrade. After a final conversation with his allies (including a last insult to Rattrap and a request to have his story told truly and without embellishment), Dinobot's spark left his frame. He was given a hero's funeral, with his body cremated as the Maximal fliers executed a {{w|Missing man formation}}. His legacy remained even with the anthropoids, who found his hammer and used it as a weapon. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

Megatron, because that's the sort of prick he is, created a zombie-esque [[Dinobot II|Transmetal 2 clone]] of Dinobot. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}

Later, to convince Rattrap to let him search for ex-Predacon [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], Silverbolt reminded him he'd trusted the original Dinobot. Rattrap grumped that he'd "regretted it" a few times, but still let his comrade out. {{storylink|Proving Grounds}}

[[File:Dinobotflashesnem1.jpg|left|380px|thumb|Behold, the enemy within!]]
Thanks to the destruction of [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]], the Dinobot clone's spark-brother, Dinobot's consciousness was able to take hold of the clone and make him regain a sense of honour. {{storylink|Transformers Hall of Fame}} {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

{{note|It was not entirely spelt out during "Nemesis" why Dinobot II was regaining Dinobot's memories. The 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame profile for Dinobot stated that the original's spirit had somehow returned from beyond to influence his clone. There was also an unproduced episode of ''Beast Wars'', "[[Dark Glass]]", where Rattrap would have discovered and downloaded a back-up of Dinobot's memories into Dinobot II; while the script never made it past a first draft, "[[Bad Spark]]" had Dinobot backing himself up onto the Axalon.}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Cloud''=====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Wild (Cloud)|Wild}}}}

=====''Beast Wars Diorama Story''=====
Dinobot eventually met up with several [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s from [[Transformers (film)|another dimension]]. A battle broke out between the Maximals, Predacons, Autobots and Decepticons. The other-dimensional Transformers eventually returned to their place of origin and the Beast Wars continued as they were. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story|Beast Wars Diorama Story}}
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====''Transformers: Dinobots'' packaging blurb====
When Dinobot's spark returned to the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]], the "data" contained in his "DNA schematics" returned with him. Later, to combat Megatron's [[technorganic]] virus the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] reformated a small group of survivors using these "DNA schematics" from Dinobot, creating the Beast Machines era [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dinobots}}

====3H comics====
After using the [[Divine Light]] to access [[Primus]]'s power, [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]] reanimated several [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] corpses into facsimiles of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s old subordinates, including one of Dinobot in his pre-Earth vehicular form. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
[[File:Dinobotmtmte8.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Little did we know that there was a giant shovel on the other arm.]]
During the theft of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|He Who Would Be Megatron]] also scanned the historical datatrax of the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s. He failed to notice the approaching guard until Dinobot dispatched him with his sword and insisted they speed up the operation. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
{{BW Shell Game}}
While traveling back to Cybertron at the conclusion of the Beast Wars, Optimus Primal reflected on past battles, including those in which Dinobot fought. {{storylink|Shell Game issue 1|Shell Game #1}}
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====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
While Megatron was being guided through the afterlife by Rhinox, he beheld a vision of himself slaughtering his allies and foes alike, Dinobot among them. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
Near the end of the Great War, several combatants had been reduced to protoforms due to the fallout of a foiled [[Tripredacus Council]] plot. Among those afflicted was [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who's stasis pod "Dinobot" came upon as it was being stored away. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

As [[Magmatron]] surveyed the events that began the Beast Wars, he witnessed several key moments involving Dinobot, among them his duel with Optimus Primal upon the stone bridge leading to the Maximal base. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:Dinobotdawnoffuturespast.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them."]]

After meeting with [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]], "Dinobot", Megatron, and [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]] broke into the [[Cybertropolis Maximal Data Archive]] to steal a [[Data-Con]] which would provide all sorts of information about the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]. As they were making their getaway, Dinobot threw the Data-Con to Dirge (who was unaware of a switch on Megatron's part) before battling a squadron of [[Maximal Command Security Force|Maximal Security Troopers]], ending with a close combat duel with [[9K]] using his then energy-based sword. Dinobot evidently emerged victorious, as he was later seen with Megatron and "[[Scorponok (BW)|Clamps]]". {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}}

Megatron and Dinobot joined [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] in escaping the archives with the Golden Disk, avoiding patrolmen [[Nitrostreak|Unit 1]] and [[Tigatron|Unit 2]]. As Dinobot disabled the former, he protested Megatron's apparent cowardice and dishonorable tactics. Megatron responded by clamping his fist around Dinobot's neck, rebuking him for using the "h" word in his presence. After Dinobot had regained his composure, they made their way to the rendezvous point with the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' and launched into space, where they activated their transwarp drive.

The ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Chromia 10]]'' gave chase, though the latter was destroyed by [[Laserbeak (G1)|unknown]] [[Buzzsaw (G1)|assailants]]. When the ''Axalon'' caught up with the Predacons, Dinobot balked at the idea of fleeing again and managed to fire a few shots at the ''Axalon''. After Megatron taunted the pilot of the ''Axalon'' via videoscreen, Dinobot and the other rogue Predacons on board the ''Darksyde'' disappeared through a transwarp portal, with the ''Axalon'' close behind. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

After [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Dinobot rushed out to assist the Maximals against the Predacons during a plot to launch an orbital weapon. The launching pad was destroyed by Airazor just as Dinobot arrived. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}
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====Razorclaw continuity====
In one splinter timeline of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], minor atmospheric perturbations caused [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]'s stasis pod to crash on the far side of Earth, and absent his presence, Megatron slaughtered all the remaining Maximals except [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/07}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
Following the [[Quantum surge]], Dinobot, as well as many other Maximals, became separated from the rest of the team and left stranded somewhere on [[Earth|Energoa]]. After Optimus Primal's resurrection and escape from Megatron, Dinobot could be seen watching the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] from somewhere off in the distance. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Dinobot eventually got in contact with his Maximal comrades and revealed he was recovering in a [[protohuman]] village. The village was promptly attacked by [[Jaguar]] and Dinobot died defending the protohumans. Optimus Primal showed up and, swearing to avenge Dinobot's death, killed Jaguar in battle. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkeimanga-Dinobot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Who's got two thumbs on one hand except for when I switch to my fists? THIS guy!]]
In the present day, the [[Autobot]] [[Mini Vehicle]]s dug up the bodies of [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)|Hot Shot]] and Dinobot from deep within the earth. As the Mini Vehicles wondered if Dinobot were an Autobot, he woke up angrily, and began to attack the others, hoping to find a worthy foe, until finally Hot Shot (and his [[Mini-Con]], Jolt) faced Dinobot in battle. After seeing Hot Shot perform a series of clever moves, Dinobot suggested the two battle for leadership. However, Hot Shot declined Dinobot's offer and suggested instead they team up and make peace.

Hot Shot returned with Dinobot to Autobot headquarters, where [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] immediately suggesting he and Dinobot fight each other for fun, ruining Hot Shot's ceasefire. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
[[File:Visualize Shot 13.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Visualize Shot 13}}}}
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===''Kre-O'' comic===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-4-Dinobot.jpg|75px|thumb]]
Dinobot had himself a hearty laugh when [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] attempted to replicate [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'s new clear-torso'd power-up via a see-through negligee. {{Storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:AloneTogetherP-Dynobot.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]
On a Cybertron ruled by the decrepit and corrupt Builders, '''Dynobot''' was one of the first Maximals and Predacons to speak out against the system, agitating for change. It was his words that would inspire some of the first seeds of real resistance on Cybertron. {{storylink|Derailment}} Eventually, Dynobot was captured and placed in the maximum security level of the [[Ferromax Detention Center]]. There he stayed until a group of Maximals led by Rattrap broke him out in a daring raid. {{storylink|Alone Together: Prologue|Prologue}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
[[File:LegendsChristmasDinobot.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]

Dinobot was an employee of [[Axalon Trading Company]] whose solution to most problems was to eat them. During one busy day he was being rushed by their boss, Optimus Primal and complained that he needed help if he was supposed to get done any faster. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 4#The Transformation Gap|The Transformation Gap}} When he was introduced to the new junior employee, Rattrap, the first thing Dinobot did was try to eat him. Rattrap wouldn't let this get to him, though, and continued doing his job even while stuck in the raptor's mouth. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 11#The Two's Recent Encounter|The Two's Recent Encounter}}

Dinobot made fun of Rattrap for collecting children's toys, but a defensive Rattrap argued that Transformers could be really difficult to transform and challenged him to transform a [[Mach Kick]]. He was unable to make heads or tails of the toy, so in the end he gave up and simply ate it, to Rattrap's horror. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 11#When We Have Been Social|When We Have Been Social}} Rattrap took revenge by replacing Dinobot's office supplies with ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' toys, forcing him to transform them before he could get any work done. This backfired on him when Dinobot ate these toys as well. On a hot day he demanded Rattrap bring him an popsicle, only to receive a plastic [[Gari Robo-kun]] transforming popsicle instead. Naturally, he proceeded to eat it anyway, leaving Rattrap despairing that he should've seen it coming by now. {{storylink|Prank}}

For [[Christmas]], Rattrap gifted Dinobot the alarm clock Transformer [[Heinrad (BWN)|Heinrad]], which mystified him. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} The tall stature of Dinobot and the other Axalon employees was another source of grief for Rattrap, who disliked his small size. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Dinobot later visited the TransformersFes 2016 event, where he encountered an alternate dimension version of Rattrap. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was among the employees present for the inauguration of the new Autobot-Axalon office building, in actuality a new [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Windblade6-allofus.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]
Dinobot was a resident of the colony world [[Eukaris]], and a member of the [[Scale Walkers|Scale Walker]] tribe. He gathered with representatives of the other three tribes in [[Talon Valley]], in front of a [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] portal, to discuss the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] [[combiner]]s who had invaded three weeks prior. While declaring he would defend his planet from any invaders, no matter the cost, a traveler from offworld arrived through the portal: [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. Dinobot quickly took a disliking to him.

After Rattrap returned to Cybertron with intel, a week later, official representatives from offworld arrived on Eukaris through the portal. Dinobot and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] were suspicious of them, as they heard of how their kind was once driven away and slaughtered by ancient Cybertronians, but amidst their visitors' pleas for peace, [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] was allowed to speak, as she was not actually Cybertronian, but a [[Caminus|Camien]]. The planet's gigantic guardian, [[Chela]], awoke before their eyes to quell this reunion of worlds, and Dinobot and the others attempted to defend the spacebridge from it, but it was summarily defeated by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Dinobot was put off that in spite of the destruction of their legendary guardian, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] still condoned an alliance. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

Dinobot begrudgingly (and adorably) gave a gift to his [[Fur Walkers|Fur Walker]] rival Cheetor on Chosen One Day. {{storylink|Choose Me}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[Thrashclaw]] had a mentor who was a "brown and blue, thick-headed, dynamic" bot who went off with a "[[Megatron (BW)|purple lunatic]]". {{storylink|Life Finds a Way}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]", the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Maximals and their Predacon adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}

Many Beast Wars combatants had managed to construct personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Dinobot's own was situated in the "Polluted Area" of the planet, where a previous conflict had rendered it a gloomy and dilapidated environment. Dinobot joined his fellow Maximals in battling not only an entrenched Predacon threat, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
[[File:BeastWarsPSX-Dinobotstats.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Digital [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|rotate blade]]!]]
Upon having eliminated the Predacon threat, Dinobot was part of Optimus Primal's roll call when he announced that the galaxy was now at peace.

=====Predacon campaign=====
After the Maximals failed to rescue a downed stasis pod in Dinobot's territory, the Predacons took advantage of Dinobot's troops having recently been thinned by a conflict with the Skriix. This left Dinobot vulnerable, leading him to be assassinated by a Predacon agent. In response to Dinobot's death, Optimus Primal launched an unsuccessful attempt on the Predacon ship, which ultimately led to the Maximals' undoing. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

{{Note|Due to the nature of this game, a player may select various individual characters to perform the feats required in every level, and complete the game's narrative. Thus, any playable Maximal can fill the role of protagonist in Maximal Mode, and any playable Predacon can fill the role of protagonist in Predacon Mode. To view the various feats Dinobot can accomplish throughout gameplay in Maximal Mode, it is told on the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|''Beast Wars'' video game]] page, wherein Dinobot fills the role of the nameless Maximal.}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Dinobot was part of Megatron's forces when a huge earthquake uncovered [[Energon]]. He took part in an ambush of the Maximals, so that the Predacons could gain control of this new resource. Also he appeared to have at least two raptor clones backing him up. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsDinobot.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Beware my hand-tail!]]
Dinobot 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 10 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Dinobot-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|250px|Clever Boy. He stole [https://www.gamespot.com/articles/killer-instinct-season-2-the-return-of-riptor/1100-6424228/ someone's] new design...]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

*'''Class''': Tactician
*'''Abilities'''
**''Sword Attacks:''
***20~40% ''Armor Piercing.''
***75~100% ''Armor Piercing with Critical Hits Struck While Blocking''
**60% chance to deal damage to the opponent equal to 10% of their Attack Rating, if the opponent Dashes into the Block the chance increases to 100% and Dinobot inflicts double the damage.
***100% chance to inflict 20~40% Armor Break for 5~7 seconds when opponent’s Dash into Dinobot’s Block.
***Well-timed Blocks gain +20% Block Proficiency.
**''Critical Heavy Attacks:'' 100% Chance to inflict Bleed for 50% of attack as damage over 5 seconds.
*'''Signature Ability - Survival of the Fittest'''
Dinobot despises weakness and will pierce the blocks of enemies with broken armor. If a Blocking opponent is Armor Broken, Dinobot deals 20% more damage through their Block and has a 10~30% chance to deliver an Unblockable Attack.
*'''Special Attacks'''
#'''Triassic Turbulence''' - ''Dinobot and his opponent are sent skyward.'' - 50~70% to inflict a 10~30% Armor Break for 5~7 seconds.
#'''Jurassic Justice''' - ''Dinobot gives his opponent no quarter.'' - 20~40% Armor Piercing; that chance increases to 100% with Critical Hits. 80% Chance to gain Critical Rating Up, enhancing Critical Chance by 20-30% for 7 seconds.
#'''Cretaceous Carnage''' - ''Dinobot finishes his opponent off in a fit of primal rage.'' - 50% chance per hit to Repair 3% of Health over 4 seconds. 100% Chance to gain Critical Rating Up, enhancing Critical Chance by 20-30% for 14 seconds.

'''Synergy Bonuses'''
*Allies – Rhinox - +2~8% Armor
*Enemies – Waspinator - +2~8% Attack Rating
*Swordmasters – Windblade, Drift, Bludgeon - +2~10% Critical Damage for each Sword Attack that isn’t a Critical Hit until the next Critical Hit. +4~12% more Critical Hits in Solo Missions.
*Shieldmasters – Mixmaster - Well timed Blocks against Melee Attacks gain +5~20% Block Proficiency.
*'''Strong Match-ups:'''
**Grindor - Dinobot’s particular skillset make him adept at cutting through the armor of this thick-skinned helicopter.
**Motormaster - Opponent’s that Dash into Dinobot’s Block are afflicted with Armor Break, but Motormaster loves to Dash into his enemies.
** Bumblebee (GS) - Bumblebee is rewarded for dashing at opponent’s and staying near them, but dashing into and hitting Dinobot’s block would be a painful mistake.
*'''Weak Match-ups'''
**Waspinator – Dinobot is perfectly suited to fighting opponent’s that rely on Melee Attacks while Waspinator is adept at fighting from range.
**Mirage- Mirage’s Power Burn can drain Power through an opponent’s Block, bypassing Dinobot’s punishing Block abilities.
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
[[File:BeastWars Dinobot 1996 toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wasn't he in ''Jurassic Park''? (Hasbro version pictured)]]
[[File:BW-toy DinobotTakara97.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Let's hide the legs in beast mode by making them bright translucent orange! (Takara redeco pictured)]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Deluxe, [[1996]]/[[1997]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-4'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|"Cyber-slash" tail weapon]], sword

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' product, Dinobot transforms into what his bio claims is a "vicious ''[[Popular beast alternate modes|Velociraptor]]''". His tail detaches and separates to form a gear-powered, spinning blade weapon, while the central "tail bone" separates to be used as a sword. The entire assembly can store in [[robot mode]] by flipping down the tail-mount and pegging the blade's base to the peg on his lower back. Like all early Deluxe-and-up ''Beast Wars'' toys, he has a "mutant mask", halves of a dino-skull that flip up to cover his more robotic head.

:The original Dinobots shipped on cards with "rocky"-shaped bubbles. Later (and more numerous) assortments moved to a smooth, rounded bubble, leading the first packaging type to become sought-after collectibles on the secondary market.

:Takara's initial release of the toy was identical to the [[Hasbro]] version (save packaging, of course). In January 1997, Takara [[redeco]]ed many of the ''Beast Wars'' toys and re-released them in slightly more show-like tones; Dinobot's pink was changed to tan, his orange robot eyes became red, his flat blue face became metallic blue, his orange dinosaur eyes became white, and his helmet was painted in metallic gold.

:In 1998, [[TV Magazine]] offered a gold chrome Dinobot as a prize. One individual gold Dinobot was awarded, and one other Dinobot as part of a set of other gold Beast Wars toys.<ref>http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-news/story/10280/Revealed+-+Gold+BW+images+and+info.html</ref>



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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Dinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Dinobot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:VS4-DinobotTarantuas.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I prefer to package my toys the old-fashioned way... BRUTALLY!!!]]

*'''Brutal Showdown: Dinobot VS Tarans''' (VS pack, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-4'''
**''Accessories:'' sword, [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|"Cyber-slash" tail weapon]]

:In Japan, Dinobot was available both as an individual and in a two-pack with "[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarans]]". Both toys in this set were identical to their individual, nigh-identical-to-the-Hasbro-versions releases.

:Currently, it is unknown if the later "show-like" redeco of Dinobot was ever released in a VS set.

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[[File:Mcdinobot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Transforms from ''Velociraptor'' to wolfman.]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Happy Meal Transmetal, [[1998]])
**''McNumber'': '''??'''

:Part of the second McDonald's ''Beast Wars'' Happy Meal promotion, [[Transmetal]] Dinobot transforms into a robotic ''Velociraptor''. To tie in with the chrome plastic [[gimmick]] of the retail Transmetal toys, parts of his [[beast mode]] are cast in glittery metallic plastic. Like the other McDonald's toys from this assortment, he shares nothing in common with his previous body other than [[alternate mode]] choice.

:This toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] by [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' to represent an [[Dinobot (Transmetal)|initial prototype]] of Dinobot's evil clone, [[Dinobot II]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Dinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Transmetal Dinobot at TFU.info]''

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[[File:FK-Dinobot-toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Eww...perhaps using the power sander to buff his scales wasn't a good idea.]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Fox Kids Deluxe, [[1999]])
**''Accessories:'' sword, "Cyber-slash" tail weapon

:Part of the first wave of "[[Fox Kids]]" redecoes (so called because of the callout on the package to the Fox Kids programming block where the cartoon had recently moved), this version of Dinobot is more dark brown than the original, with red stripes instead of the original's brown, with a red robot mode face and green eyes. This toy uses the [[retool]]ed mold with the shoulder ratchets and the (unused) "[[rubsign|energon chip]]" space that were created for ''Beast Wars'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]].

:Hasbro solicitations named this toy "Live Wire Dinobot",<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/C30fV9dqOK0/gPO8D3N_PAUJ</ref> but the name never made it to final packaging.

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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/FKDinobot/fkdinobot.htm More information on Fox Kids Dinobot at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars 10th Anniversary===
[[File:BW10Dinobot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He disagrees with everything that ''T.rex'' says, but you know they're best friends.]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Tenth Anniversary Deluxe, [[2006]])
**''Accessories:'' "Energo-drill" sword, spinning blade tail weapon, Transmutate left arm

:This release is yet another redeco of the original Dinobot toy. Though the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' line's aim was "[[show-accuracy]]", the resulting Dinobot toy confused some fans, with its dark brown base color, odd placement of blue, and, mostly, the metallic green on his bone-like decorations. Like the other ''10th Anniversary'' toys, he has a faction symbol tampoed on his body; in Dinobot's case, there's a Maximal logo on the left side of his robot chest. Like FoxKids! Dinobot, this toy has the Energon Chip indent and shoulder ratchets that were added for ''Beast Wars'' Grimlock.

:''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' Dinobot came with the left arm to the "build-a-bot" figure [[Transmutate (character)|Transmutate]], plus a DVD containing the obvious Dinobot-themed episode, "[[Code of Hero]]".

:Unfortunately, Dinobot is ''highly'' susceptible to [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]; basically any part of him is made of metallic gold plastic which seems to have hit their expiration dates around 2013, making him highly fragile.

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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Dinobot/dinobot.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Dinobot at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
[[File:Botcon2006Dinobot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Can you dig it?]]
*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Golden Disk Key

:Part of the five-toy [[BotCon 2006]] [[exclusive]] boxed set (along with [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|Cheetor]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimus Primal]], [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]), ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' "Darksyde Dinobot" is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]] mold, itself a [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]]. Dinobot uses almost all of Longrack's new-mold parts save for the head; Hoist's was a dead ringer for Dinobot in the first place. He transforms into a Cybertronic excavator. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] or [[Cyber Key|Golden Disk Key]] into his shoulder assembly unlocks a shovel-punch attack activated by pressing on the plunger mechanism above the key port. Like Longrack, he does ''not'' come with a [[Mini-Con]] partner. The color scheme is partially based on his ''10th Anniversary'' toy.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ransack (Universe 2003)|Ransack]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/BCDinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Timelines Dinobot at TFU.info]''
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===Beast Wars Telemocha Series===
[[File:Japanese10thDinobot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|At last, I CAN TALK!]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TM-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Dino Sabel, Cyber Shield

:Celebrating Japan's 10th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' (one year later than the West), the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Beast Wars Telemocha]]'' version of Dinobot is yet another (and final?) redeco of the venerable tooling, including the shoulder ratcheting added to the previous Hasbro versions. While definitely more [[Show-accuracy|accurate to the CGI model]] than the Hasbro [[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|10th Anniversary]] version from the previous year, most of its color-scheme decisions favor the robot mode, such as bronze/gold shoulder joints. The result of this is a less consistently colored beast mode than the Hasbro version. It is the first (and only) version of the mold to place deco on the "mutant mask" halves.

:Though there are some colors dropped between the transition from CGI model to toy, Telemocha Dinobot does currently hold the prize for the sheer number of paint applications used on this mold, and by a large margin. Perhaps most significant to many fans, however, is that this version of Dinobot has a mouth, if only in the form of a paint operation.

:This release of Dinobot came with a DVD containing the ''Beast Wars'' episode... "New Weapons of Terror!", the Japanese dub of "[[The Probe]]" and not "Code of Hero".

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::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Maximal/Dinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Telemocha Dinobot at TFU.info (scroll down)]''
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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Dinobotuniversedeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Just in time for the original mold to be practically cheese by now.]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Deluxe, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Tail/missile launcher, missile/sword

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Dinobot transforms into a brown and amber ''Jurassic Park''-style ''Velociraptor'' with a robot mode styled heavily after the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' CGI model, including a face with a nose and mouth. His transformation has been altered to produce more human-like proportions, with his robot legs now becoming the raptor legs and the arms hiding mostly inside the torso. He also sports a fully show accurate robot head which can be raised to a 45 degree angle as well as turn. On his chest is a panel that can swap between a Maximal symbol, a Predacon symbol and a blank third panel (for the beast mode head). His [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] double opposable thumbs can be swapped out for "proper" fists. His tail still detaches and splits to become a weapon, but no longer rotates. Instead, it fires a missile shaped like his sword from the cartoon, which can be held as a sword by either the regular fist or claw hands. The tail can also clip onto his back for storage.

:This toy was also later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Beast Wars Shattered Glass'' [[Dinobot (BWSG)|Dinobot]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Predacon/TFUDinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Universe Dinobot at TFU.info]''
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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[File:Henkei Dinobot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Then I'll be brief! Oh, happy dagger, this is thy sheath. There rust and let me die."]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Deluxe, 2009-[[March 12|03-12]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/missile launcher, missile/sword

:The ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' release of Dinobot is in more traditional colors than the Hasbro version, decoed in brown with several tan stripes, plus blue and golden detailing. Clear red plastic replaces the clear orange found on the ''Universe'' version. Like all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' releases he features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, particularly his missile/sword.
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===Device Label===
[[File:DeviceLabel-Dinobot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sorry, you've been replaced.]]
*'''Dinobot''' (Device Label, 2009)
:Dinobot would have transformed from a working USB laser mouse into a brown and gold mechanoid raptor, but an early [[BigBadToyStore]] solicitation for him was almost immediately supplanted by a solicitation for "[[Trypticon (G1)#Device Label|Dinosaurer]]" (Trypticon), once better information was had.
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-BW-MP-41-Dinobot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What a piece of work is Dinobot! How noble in reason! How infinite in... currency.]]
* '''Dinobot (Beast Wars)''' ([[2018]]-[[July 21|07-21]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-41'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|Cyber Shield]], Dino Sabel, 4 robot faces, beam effect, [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], disc stand, disc adapter, base adapter (beast mode), base adapter (robot mode), base A, base B, base arm

: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Dinobot transforms from a show-accurate ''Velociraptor'' to a show-accurate robot. It scales correctly with the other ''Masterpiece Beast Wars'' figures.

: It also comes with many accessories: first, he comes with his two trademark weapons, complete with the spinning gimmick in the tail weapon working, and the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], which is fully detailed, complete with the "The Sounds of Earth" label being sculpted on. He also comes with 4 different faces for the robot (serious, smirking, smiling and growling); the latter one has clear eyes that can glow via a LED inside his head; a switch will allow the eyes to light up both in red and green, and to complement the latter option the figure also comes with an extra piece that represents Dinobot's eye beams. The light-up feature is fueled by two LR44 batteries (not included). The raptor head can also emote, but needs no extra pieces: a panel on top of the head can be flipped to replace the regular eyes with a second, narrower pair.

: As a last accessory, he also comes with a stand. The stand is formed by a 2-piece base that can be united in multiple directions, the regular arm and 3 extra attachments: one is to hook the Golden Disk on the base, one is for Dinobot in robot mode and the last one is a cradle to place Dinobot's raptor mode on the stand.
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==Merchandise==
[[File:BWmerch-KabayaDinobotkit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hope you like putting stickers over molded detail!]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers 200 piece puzzle''' (puzzle, 1996)
:A [[Beast Wars Transformers Jigsaw Puzzle|200-piece puzzle]] from [[Milton Bradley]] featured art of Dinobot and [[Razorbeast]] fighting [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] and [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. It was very chrome-foil-y! [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-00081.html]

*'''Dinobot''' (candy toy model kit, 1997)
:Part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]] model kits (which included Cheetor, Rattrap, and Terrorsaur), Dinobot is a peg-together model kit. The parts come on pink and yellow sprues, plus there are stickers, instructions for assembly, and a stick of terrible gum. Transformation involves removing the tail, robot legs, and robot arms, and pegging them elsewhere as needed.

*'''Dinobot''' (candy toy, 1997)
[[File:BWmerch-KabayaDinobotfigurine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eat it, other [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] nominees! But don't eat the candy.]]
:A tiny plastic Dinobot figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya. Labeled toy 6 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Cheetor, Rattrap, Megatron, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. They were also available in smokey translucent plastic? [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-01805.html] As always, terrible candy is included.

*'''Dinobot''' (candy toy, 1997)
:A tiny superdeformed Dinobot was also available from Kabaya. It's way too adorable. [http://tfmuseum.com/tf-00714.html]
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===Card games===
[[File:Dinobotmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Dinobot was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Beast Wars Mini-Busts===
[[File:BWDinobot minibust.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Legs are for the weak.]]
*'''Dinobot''' (?)
:In 2006, [[First 4 Figures]] announced a seven-inch tall mini-bust of Dinobot. He was sculpted by Ryan Bailey and was to be limited to 1,996 pieces. He is based upon his animated appearance, mounted on a silver pedestal adorned with the Maximal sigil.
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==Notes==
*Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the ''Kre-O'' comics, Dinobot is made from existing ''Kre-O'' parts. He uses [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]]'s helmet in gold.

===Toy related===
[[File:BWRConcept04.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dinobot's control art. The beast head displays a more rigid grill structure.]]
*Dinobot's original toy was designed to supplant a failed lion Transformer counterpart to Cheetor that ended up being, understandably, too similar to Cheetor. A dinosaur's entry into the Maximals was justified by pointing out that the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] had been good guys in Generation 1.<ref>[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/BC04interviews.html Botcon 2004 Interview with Vinnie D'Alleva], p1-2</ref>
[[File:Dinobottoycommercial.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|An abandoned deco?]]
*In the first ''Beast Wars'' toy commercials, Dinobot had a slightly different deco than the final toy. He was browner, rather than pinker, and had thicker stripes.
*Some fans are inclined to yank off Dinobot's mutant mask pieces, since he doesn't have them on the television show, they get in the way during transformation, and they're easily removable. Ten years later, Hasbro thought so, too, in their stock photography for ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' Dinobot.
[[File:TMDinobotConcept.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Raptor and... squatting Raptor? It's a jet powered squat, surely.]]
*An actual (i.e. non-McDonald's affiliated) Transmetal Dinobot apparently made it to concept art stages, but not much further. Several elements of the design were recycled for Transmetal [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]].
*Dinobot's toy curiously has six toes on each foot. Since his legs form his [[robot mode]] arms, not only does this mean he's left with two thumbs, but also a tiny, barely noticeable finger molded near his wrist. The double thumbs got carried over onto his animation model, yet his in-show beast mode appears to only have three toes. Between all this, it has to be said that real-life raptors had no more than four toes on each of their feet.
*Speaking of inaccuracies, Dinobot's [[beast mode]] barely resembles a [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Velociraptor_dinoguy2.jpg real ''Velociraptor'']. This is most evident by a complete lack of feathers on Dinobot, but it should be noted that evidence of feathers on ''Velociraptor'' was not known until 2007 – although raptors in general were known to have been feathered since the end of the '90s, and in fact, some paleoartists have already been depicting them with feathers since the '80s. The robust head, twisted hands, broad torso and bendy tail (which is only evident in the show) are also seen as inaccurate. All in all, Dinobot's beast mode better resembles the raptors from ''Jurassic Park'', which came out three years before the ''Beast Wars'' franchise, and was likewise accompanied by a toyline from Kenner.
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===Television related===
*At no point in the show do Dinobot and Airazor interact or speak to each other. What a close team. The most interaction they get is standing next to each other at the end of "Before the Storm".
[[File:Dinobotearlycgimodel.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Code of... something.]]
*Several views of preliminary ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' CGI models were available in the Special Features of [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]]'s ''Beast Wars: The Complete Second Season'' DVD box set. Dinobot's early model, like the other preliminary models, took more cues from the toy, such as including the [[mutant head]] and actually looking transformable. Interestingly enough, the preliminary model transformed into the final beast mode model, but since Dinobot's transformation involves swapping out parts, that's not too hard to believe.
[[File:Dinobotearlycgimodel2.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|[[Derrick J. Wyatt|Derrick Wyatt]]'s influence reached back through time.]]
*Australia's ''Beast Wars'' DVD sets from [[Madman Entertainment]] offered images of in-progress Dinobot models from later into production. Even in this late stage, he kept a large amount of his transformation kibble, though the aesthetic flourishes (like the spines on his ankles and the ribs in his torso) began to take shape. And, hey, check out that chin.
*In an interview on Madman's Season 3 DVDs, Scott McNeil revealed that he created the Dinobot voice by using his previous experience mimicking [[Chris Latta]]'s famous performance of [[Cobra Commander]] when replacing him in the role after his death. Since he found the Latta-style vocalisation so difficult to maintain, he tried dropping it two octaves, and thus arrived at Dinobot.
*In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Dinobot spoke with a protracted and emphatic ''-dā'' attached to the ends of his sentences. This is a vocal tick associated with older, archaic forms of speech, signifying his old-timey sensibilities and concepts of honor.

===Fandom related===
*Some fans humorously refer to Dinobot's [[Cyber-slash tail weapon]] as a "Rotate Blade" because of its usage in a [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/ee52db9e103fd5a8?hl=en& terrible fanfic by MG-Dinobot].
*Likewise, fans refer to Dinobot as having a "rigid grill structure", an injoke that came into being because of an [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/307ed3ad2152d304 alt.toys.transformers poster's] somewhat confusing signature that included a quote from ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''. What part of Dinobot is the rigid grill structure is not definitively determined, whether it be the bony pair of robot legs that hang under his toy's beast mode or his, uh, crotch.
*Speaking of Dinobot's crotch, [[Mainframe Entertainment]] once had a little fun with Dinobot's model after hours. "[[:File:Dirkdinobot.jpg|Dirk Dinobot]]" may not be safe for work, but his grill structure here is anything but rigid! Fan James Hooks was responsible for originally posting the Dirk Dinobot image on [[alt.toys.transformers]], thanks to an unknown person from Mainframe Entertainment.
*On [[May 7]], [[2010]], he was unveiled as one of the first five nominees for the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]], the first ''Beast Wars'' character to earn the honor and the only character not to be from 1984 or 1985. A tongue-in-cheek campaign for Dinobot was started by [[David Willis]], with the gag being that he'd never beat the 1984/5 characters. To everyone's surprise, at [[BotCon 2010]]'s Hall of Fame ceremony, Dinobot was unveiled as the winner: he became both the first ''Beast Wars'' character and first fan-voted to be inducted, beating out even long time favorites [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]! As is the nature of online fan communities, this immediately spawned disbelief and outrage in some sections of the fandom, as well as a conspiracy theory about how ''Beast Wars'' fans had somehow ''"cheated"'' or ''"rigged the vote"''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dinobot''' (ダイノボット ''Dainobotto'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Dillonburg''' (狄龍堡 ''Dik Lung Bou'')
*''Korean:'' '''Dinobot''' (다이노봇 ''Dainobos'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kǒng Lóng''' (China, 恐龙, "Dinosaur"), '''Mó Lóng''' (Taiwan, 魔龍, "Demonic Dinosaur")
*''Russian:'' '''Zuborob''' (first ''Beast Wars'' dub, Зубороб), '''Dinobot''' (second ''Beast Wars'' dub, Динобот)

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/ee52db9e103fd5a8?hl=en& "Dinobot's Old Technology" by MG-Dinobot]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?R=3D1EC1EB-19B9-F369-109E-19B934FCADD2:en_US Botcon 2010 tribute]

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Megatron (BW)

2018-05-25T15:57:42Z

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{{disambig3|Megatron}}{{suite}}
:''Megatron is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]], yesss.''

[[File:MegatronBWsourcebook.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|That's the problem with heroes, really. Their only purpose in life is to thwart others. They make no plans, develop no strategies. They react instead of act. Without villains, heroes would stagnate. Without heroes, villains would be running the world. Heroes have morals. Villains have work ethic.]]
'''Megatron''' (aka '''[[Noble (BM)|Savage, Noble]],''' '''Gnashteeth''' and, um, '''Joe''') began with one goal: restoring glory and power to the Predacon race, with himself at the helm. What distinguishes Megatron from the countless others who share this goal is his chutzpah. This is a guy who [[Megatron (myth)|named himself after his faith's equivalent ''of the Antichrist'']]. He is willing to risk ''everything''—time, space, himself—if need be. He's willing to commit omnicide if it will further his goals. And there were times he would have won were it not for [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]].

Megatron is skillful at orchestrating vast schemes by manipulating others into doing them for him—an idle suggestion here, a conspicuously-planted object of interest there. He knows his enemies, and these include [[Tarantulas (BW)|some]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|minions]], inside and out and exactly how to provoke them. He has no friends, only pawns, or occasionally, [[Inferno (BW)|pawns that are too reliable to risk losing]]. Because of this attitude, this superiority complex, he despises working with the very troops he needs to carry out his plans. His hubris does not make him very popular, and so he must rely on power and fear to rule them. In fact, he prefers [[Vehicon (BM)|mindless drones]].

Megatron is a gambler and can sometimes be a ham. (His manner of saying "Yesss..." is practically vaudevillian.) He has a twisted sense of humor and an overdeveloped sense of drama which rule everything he conceives, both long and short term. When he destroys you, he wants you to know that it was he who did this, and just how badly you were had. This is his greatest weakness. Like a Bond villain, he'll gladly boast to the hero at length about how smart and clever he was, giving his victim time to formulate a counterattack (he admits the Predacons sometimes gloat too much). He often sabotages himself by neglecting the quick and easy solutions for the bigger, meaner, and more complex.

He has a [[Rubber Ducky]].

{{quote|The universe cowered once at the name of Megatron and it shall do so again!|Megatron|"[[Optimal Situation]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
[[File:PrimavsMegs toycomic.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Look out Batman, it's Killer Croc!]]

Megatron believed that the Predacon way of life was to prosper or perish, and that the Maximals must be wiped out if the Predacons were to prosper. As for Optimus Primal, he planned to ''eat'' him! {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Megatron bio (basic alligator mold)}}

The Maximals' "[[bio-genetic morphing process]]" allowed them to fuse organic musculature and Transformers technology... so Megatron and his Predacons did the same thing, with the DNA of Earth's most vicious predators! When the Maximals tried to destroy the Predacons' lab, Megatron was waiting in his ferocious alligator form. Mistaken for a harmless Earth creature, he was able to get to the drop on Optimus Primal and summoned in his soldiers [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]].

[[File:Optimusprimalvsmegatronmegandlab.jpg|thumb|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZwhNFOn4ik I drive a Chevrolet movie theatre.]]]
The battle was still lost, leading to Megatron destroying the lab so his enemies couldn't get its secrets. He then fled, vowing to return with new forms and new plans when the Maximals least expected it. {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}}

Megatron eventually succeeded in obtaining ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' DNA, stolen from human research labs, and subsequently used it to re-engineer his body into a powerful new form. Amongst his artillery, he boasted "poisonous paralyzer fluids blasts" that emanated from his [[beast mode]]'s mouth, while his tail was configured into a "powerful pincher claw" capable of slicing an enemy in half. {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Megatron bio (ultra ''T. rex'' mold)}}

{{note|This comic, along with the on-package [[bio]]s of the first wave of Beast Wars toys, predate the development of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon and its backstory. They seem to present the characters as a direct continuation of the previous Autobot/Decepticon conflict, with Optimus Primal actually being a new form of Optimus Prime and Megatron being his Generation 1 counterpart, and their battles taking place on present day, [[human]]-inhabited Earth, rather than in the distant past. Once the cartoon launched, the toyline adjusted itself to match that continuity instead, relegating this one to an aborted [[micro-continuity]].}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
{{main|Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity}}
[[File:Dinobot Clone.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|A picture can tell a lot without words.]]

Megatron was a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] criminal who stole the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], realizing that [[Megatron (G1)|his namesake]] left a message on it pointing to the location of [[Earth]] where, with [[transwarp|time travel technology]], one could attempt to change history so that the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] ended in favor for the [[Decepticon]]s. Despite the interference of the [[Maximal]] ship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', commanded by [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], the Predacons in the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' managed to make it to Earth, although it was not apparent at first. Megatron put his original plans on hold to gather the massive amounts of [[energon]] on the planet that he could use to conquer the universe. His band of Predacons fought Optimus Primal's Maximals in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Despite much plotting and machination, such as the attempted murder of [[human]]ity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Megatron was defeated and brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars}}

However, Megatron was able to free himself from his bonds and arrive on Cybertron before the Maximals did. Using an immobilizing virus and the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] on an unsuspecting populace, Megatron conquered the planet, beginning an era of technological superiority in deadly opposition to the organic. However, the Maximals soon returned and were tasked by the mystical [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] to end Megatron's reign and bring about a widespread evolution into the [[technorganic]]. Optimus Primal succeeded at this task, sacrificing both himself and Megatron in the organic core of Cybertron. {{storylink|Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines}}

When [[Unicron]] began his abduction of Transformers across the [[multiverse]], starting the [[Universe War]], [[Primus]] called Optimus Primal out of the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] to lead his troops against Unicron. This action also freed Megatron's spark, and he returned to his typical plotting nature. {{storylink|Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe}}

In a divergent timeline, Megatron joined forces with the original Megatron in 21st century Earth and with a [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] from another [[Universal stream|universal cluster]]. He was also considered as a recipient of the powers of the ancient Transformer, [[Logos Prime]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Reborn}}

===''Beast Wars II'' catalog===
[[File:MegatronGalvatronBW1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Pwned.]]
On planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron once disagreed with [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] over opinions on galactic conquest, and engaged him in battle over it. At the time, Megatron momentarily let his guard down, and was defeated. Galvatron declared "Your era is over, Megatron!"

Later, Megatron noted that while Galvatron was ambitious, he cared for his underlings—and although he was loathe to admit it, he acknowledged that Galvatron probably had all the regal bearing of a new [[Emperor of Destruction]]. {{storylink|Catalog#Beast Wars II|The next stage of battle advances to the Second War... ...Beast Wars, Transform!}}
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===''TransTech''===
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English)}}

Somehow ending up at the multiversal hub of [[Axiom Nexus]], Megatron hid out under the alias "Joe". When he ran into [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and learned of the [[AllSpark Key]], he pretended to be a heroic character and helped rescue Bumblebee's friends, only to steal the Key. Using his experience with MacGuffins, he swiftly learned how to power himself and create an army. Unfortunately, his army turned on him after learning of bureaucracy and the amount of forms they'd have to fill in now that they were alive. However, before being carried away by his former minions, Megatron promised that he would be back, and that he would get his extremely overwrought and melodramatic revenge. {{storylink|Bee in the City}}
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{{storylink|Bee in the City 2: Electric Boogaloo}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
[[File:MegatronMangaDominatrix01.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|''Megs!'' Kids could be reading this comic!!]]

After killing Optimus Primal in a Transwarp explosion, Megatron was mutated by the resulting Quantum Surge into a Transmetal, as was almost every other Transformer on [[Earth|Energoa]]. With their leader dead and their forces scattered, Megatron wasted no time in plotting an immediate counter-attack on the Maximals. Quickstrike and his drone forces were sent to attack the Maximal base while, with Tarantulas's help, Megatron recovered and resurrected Primal's body as a mindless killing machine.

Through a strange voodoo ritual, Megatron attempted to use his mutated blood to put Primal's body under his everlasting control. However, with the intervention of Rhinox, Primal's spark was retrieved from Transwarp Space and returned to his body. Primal swiftly defeated Megatron in battle. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Recovering from his injuries in a hot spring, Megatron was not pleased when Waspinator buzzed in with news of a new stasis pod landing. Megatron, unable to go after it, swatted the bug away. More than that, he was being haunted by visions of [[Megatron (G1)|his ancestor]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

Megatron later confronted [[Jaguar]], but the rogue Predacon promptly defeated him, severing his head in battle. Waspinator recovered Megatron's noggin and flew away with it. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

Megatron directed Waspinator to the ''Ark'' where he intended to kill the slumbering [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Blackarachnia didn't want to see the timestream mangled, so she kicked his head into a lava pit. There, Megatron floated down to the body of the original Megatron and merged with his spark, taking on a humongous dragon form. He then waited for Optimus Primal to show up and blasted Optimus Prime to pieces in front of his eyes. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}}

Optimus Primal quickly ate Optimus Prime's spark in order to save him and became Optimal Optimus in the process. The two enemies then had a showdown and Optimus prevailed, plucking Megatron's spark out of his body and crushing it like a beer can, killing his arch foe. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}

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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Predacons crash landed in [[Mexico]] around 1,000 BC. A time into their war with the Maximals, Megatron found the village in which the [[Natiltec]] tribe dwelt. After the Predacons had asserted their dominance, Megatron ordered Tarantulas and Waspinator to enslave the male villagers and use them to mine energon. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Aurex 1104.30-JH Zeta]], Megatron's Predacons fought Optimus Primal's Maximals in the war for the [[Mini-Con]]s, which the Maximals emerged victorious . {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/13}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Lil Formers''===
Megatron claimed that he spent so much time in his jacuzzi because a true leader had to be squeaky clean. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
[[File:Legends 13 Megatron.jpg|thumb|]]
The president of [[Tera-Kura Co.]], Megatron once watched [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] party it up after work. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Head of Partying, Cheetor|Head of Partying, Cheetor}} He thought of his company as the rivals of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s [[Axalon Trading Company]], but had all kinds of trouble dealing with his eccentric employees. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!|Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!}} Among them was [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], who Megatron had to punish more than once for talking about or playing with ''Transformers'' instead of doing his job. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Buzz Buzz Buzz, Wasps Flyyy|Buzz Buzz Buzz, Wasps Flyyy}} This changed when he learned that [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], his favorite hostess at a host club, was also a ''Transformers'' fan, at which point he sheepishly asked Waspinator to teach him more about the franchise so he could impress her. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 14#President Mega's Requests|President Mega's Requests}} Through songs and glossary cards, Megatron learned to recite the names of several ''Transformers'' characters, much to Blackarachnia's excitement. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 14#President Mega's Studies|President Mega's Studies}}

[[File:Xmas Megatron.jpg|thumb|left]]
During a lesson on the subject of [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], Megatron latched onto the fact that they'd [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|first appeared in the UK]] and imagined them as English stereotypes, ignoring Waspinator's protests that they were nothing like that. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} Megatron spent that [[Christmas]] lovingly exchanging presents with Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} After watching the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third Transformers movie]] as part of his studies, he acted strange while interviewing [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]], giving the potential new employee a time limit to "appeal to him". {{storylink|Legends Vol. 16#The Results of Mega-chan's Studies|The Results of Mega-chan's Studies}} Megatron was annoyed when Blackarachnia remained at the office to work longer than everyone else, wanting to leave himself so that he could visit his usual club. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 16#Widow-chan at Work|Widow-chan at Work}}

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Megatron listened to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] explain that the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]] he and the others lived in was created by the telepathic powers of the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]], but didn't understand a word of it. To his annoyance, Waspinator took the story at face value and told him that he'd understand too if he'd properly studied ''Transformers'' like he was supposed to. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} As part of a partnership between Tera-Kura Co. and Axalon Trading Company, Megatron invited Optimus Primal and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] to a ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' event, which he mostly just went to buy gifts for Blackarachnia. During their visit, the three tried different food and drink to collect stamps to exchange for prizes, but Megatron messed up the stamping process and made his all blurry. {{storylink|Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report|Deckss × Q-Transformers}}

[[File:LG13 Megses.jpg|thumb|left]]
While holding more job interviews, Megatron was interrupted by a tank driving through the wall, transforming into a robot and announcing that it was another [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]! Knowing nothing of the newcomer's identity, Megatron had Waspinator explain who the other Megatron was, and was actually pretty impressed by his resume. Unfortunately, the new Megatron had no intent of ''working'' for Tera-Kura Co. as the old Megatron had assumed, but sought to ''control'' the company by making himself president. Beast-Megatron protested that ''he'' was the president, but this only led to tank-Megatron declaring himself the chairman above the president instead, nevertheless causing the original to lose control of his company. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 13|Bonus Edition Vol. 13}} To add to this insult, he was forced to have a suit made for Chairman Megatron. {{storylink|LG13 Megatron Sequel#Presidential Inauguration! Lord Megatron|Presidential Inauguration! Lord Megatron}} He was confused by Blackarachnia's cold treatment of their new boss, unaware that she was just trying really hard not to fangirl about working for the "real" Megatron. {{storylink|LG13 Megatron Sequel#Widow-chan's Usual Day|Widow-chan's Usual Day}}

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After a hard day's work, Megatron invited his co-workers for a night on the town, but to his disappointment no one showed up other than the chairman. They then ran into a ''third'' Megatron, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]], at the place they went to eat, and President Megatron listened on in fear as the other two bonded over subjects like Chairman Megatron having killed his [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|old second-in-command]]. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival|The Autumn Megatron Festival}} When the two larger Megatrons drunkenly agreed to conquer the world together, the small beast Megatron was left weakly pleading to his boss that they cut it out and continue their after-work fun instead. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

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Megatron was initially pleased that Tera-Kura was able to sell a ton of clones based on [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], a robot brought to the Legends world by the other Megatron, but got very concerned when they started going on a rampage. His chairman explained that their innate evil couldn't be suppressed, causing Megatron to snap at him, asking why they'd gone ahead and sold them then. He tried ordering a recall of the products only to find customers ''liked'' their evil robots, though he doubted Chairman Megatron's claims that this was part of the plan. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}} Megatron would later gain another employee when Tera-Kura hired [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} The Megatrons went trick-or-treating for [[Halloween]], and Legends Megatron had to remind his counterpart that the tradition didn't involve threatening people with a fusion cannon. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}}

[[File:LG20 Headmaster Megatron.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Megatron was at his usual club when his waiter, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]], was assaulted by Slipstream. {{storylink|LG-16 Slipstream Sequel}} After Armada Megatron's greed powered up the Zamojin and almost destroyed the Legends World, Legends Megatron warned his chairman to be careful with his own ambitions. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} Megatron found himself overthrown when the [[Waspinator (BW)#Cartoon continuity|Waspinator]] of another world took over Tera-Kura Co. and declared himself president, though the intruder quickly left again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was distressed when G1 Megatron was seemingly killed in [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s attempts to return him to his own universe, and pleasantly surprised when the chairman turned out to be okay. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

Jealous that Axalon Trading Company had joined forces with the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], Megatron struck a deal with their Decepticon counterparts to form the "Decepticon Tera-Kura Co." partnership. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} Unfortunately their new allies conspired against G1 Megatron and turned him into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who went on a rampage before returning to his normal self. Noting that the destruction had led to increased sales for his company, Legends Megatron sheepishly asked the chairman if he could do a repeat performance. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} He was later hypnotized into serving [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] for a while. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} Megatron was hired by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] to star in his film ''[[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown]]'' as [[Megalligator]], but upset the director by ad-libbing his lines. During filming, he helped pacify the transtector used for [[Convobat]] by combining with Optimus Primal and blasting it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

Megatron was present when his company was further taken over by [[Devil Z]], who'd bought all their stocks, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} and suffered Devil Z's rage when he was betrayed by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} He was then levitated by [[Apeface]] after he'd mastered [[telekinesis]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}} When [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] attacked the Legends World, Megatron was both impressed and annoyed that Waspinator could identify him. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} He was around when the Decepticon Headmasters constructed [[Godbomber]] at the Tera-Kura, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} as well as when the [[Dimensional Patrol]] showed up and caused trouble for everyone. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

When the Headmasters betrayed the company and came to steal the [[transformation cog]] from their new office building, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Megatron was ordered to hide the device but was caught by [[Full-Tilt]] who stole it. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} The Headmasters used the cog to complete [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and attack the city, and Megatron could do nothing about it but stay at Metroplex and fidget uselessly. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} After Trypticon devastated [[Akihabara]] and it was rebuilt as Neo Akihabara City, Megatron was seen wandering the town. He may have gotten his company back when G1 Megatron moved on to be mayor of the city. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] speculated that the [[Dark Spark]] could have been the essence of Megatron from a timeline where the Maximals failed to stop his plot to absorb all sparks, among other explanations. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/05/18}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[Thrashclaw]] had a mentor who was a "[[Dinobot (BW)|brown and blue, thick-headed, dynamic]]" bot who went off with a "purple lunatic". {{storylink|Life Finds a Way}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Predacon originally known as Gnashteeth was an apprentice and even a friend to the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]] [[Double Punch]]. An amenable, open sort, even towards Maximals, though still egotistical, Gnashteeth was assigned as deputy administrator of the [[Dynamic Energon Distillery]] Plant, a rare position for a Predacon in the Maximal-friendly [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], much less the Builder-dominated Cybertron. Within eight cycles of his posting, having gradually absorbed more and more power from the uninterested Double Punch, he was promoted to administrator. From there, secretly advising Double Punch all the way, Gnashteeth managed to increase all of DED's energy output. Some twenty cycles after gaining the position, he made an appointment with Scorponok, a programmer with several decades of experience at the plant, to talk with him about an incident where the older Predacon had accidentally prevented a severe case of theft. The two talked about Scorponok's algorithms for a whole three megacycles, developing a rapport.

Then everything changed. Double Punch summoned Gnash to his luxurious estate to inform his friend that due to his promotion to the [[Builder Assembly]], he had make someone chairman in his place. And it wouldn't be Gnashteeth. Outraged, the two began arguing, only stopping when Punch snapped that the Predacon should have shown gratitude for being allowed to get as far as he had.

This changed the mechanoid, bringing out his darker side. Some cycles after his first meeting with Scorponok, he summoned him back to his office, to discuss a proposal the analyst had made, one that promised a 10% increase in efficiency, but the time to properly see whether it would work would have taken years, by which time Gnashteeth would be long gone from his job. Furthermore, rushing the process would just get Gnashteeth shot down, and doing it in secret would raise questions as to where the extra energon came from. And then Scorponok idly suggested selling it. Within three solar cycles, the two had no less than fifty-four energon cubes of their own, ready to sell on the border of Iacon. Not satisfied with the meager rate of their first transaction, Gnashteeth decided the two would sell their produce directly to the consumers, using their newly-acquired payment to do it. Despite an initial shaky start, their scheme soon began to grow.

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As the deca-cycles passed, the day came when Gnashteeth was removed from his position at the plant, down to co-deputy administrator with his former deputy [[Budora (BW)|Budora]], their new boss [[Datamine]] expecting the two to jockey for favor, something Gnashteeth had no intention of doing. To make matters worse, one of Gnash's best dealers had been murdered the night before by the [[Kospego (group)|Kopsego]]s. Determined not to be forced out, Gnashteeth had the word spread out that he wished to talk with the gang's leadership. The meeting did not go well. First, the gang leader [[Thunderhoof (BW)|Thunderhoof]] made them wait before making his presence known, then took issue when Gnashteeth tried to smooth things over. Then, after Thunderhoof gave Gnashteeth's hired help the "generous offer" to go for a stroll, he offered to sell the Predacon's wares for much less than their actual worth. Gnashteeth refused, vehemently, earning himself a vicious beating from the Maximal crime boss, though he was spared thanks to Thunderhoof admiring the quality of the administrator's energon (and secretly wanting Gnashteeth under his employ). Gnashteeth's colorful vow to get even with Thunderhoof earned him the mocking title of "Megatron", and a leg removed at the knee.

After thirteen hours in the plant's CR Chamber, the bad news kept on coming: Budora was threatening to oust Gnashteeth, endangering their supply lines. This was the last straw for Gnashteeth, who decided to stop playing by the rules altogether. Rather than take a small sample of the plant's energon, Gnashteeth decided it was best to take all of it. That night, Gnashteeth burgled his former mentor's estate, and killed Double Punch with his own former weapons, framing the Kopsegos for it. After that, the two returned to the plant, where Gnashteeth repayed Budora for his lack of loyalty, and began a meltdown, allowing Gnash and Scorponok to abscond with the energon.

A decacycle later, they met with Thunderhoof again. Only this time, Gnashteeth had come prepared. Before arriving, he'd thought to buy out the gang leader's muscle, and the two turned on their employer, allowing Gnash to fulfill his former promise. As the newly minted "[[Darksyder]]s" celebrated, Gnashteeth informed Scorponok that his former name was no more. From that moment on, he really would be Megatron. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

[[File:NotAllMegatrons-newbodies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Alright. I can see that I will have to teach you how to be...''villains''!"]]

The Darksyders continued to bully their way through Cybertron's underworld, eventually edging out the reigning [[Minion of Unicron (BW)|Minions of Unicron]]. [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]] and his goon squad paid a visit to Megatron after capturing and interrogating a low-ranking nobody named [[Doom-Lock (BW)|Doom-Lock]]. Megatron managed to see off the intruders by outwitting them... and siccing a horde of [[Dropkick (G1)|Dropkick]] drones on the interlopers when they refused to join his growing movement. Cryotek, the sole survivor, grudgingly swore allegiance to the 'bot who had bested him - Megatron returned the favor by sending [[Psychobat (BW)|Psychobat]] to [[mnemosurgery|ensure]] that his newest recruit wouldn't get any ideas.

Urged onward by a mental computer simulation of the original Megatron, the Predacon leader mused on the best way to take advantage of the [[Grand Uprising]] when Scorponok's hubris spurred a moment of self-reflection. The Builders had designed the Maximals and Predacons to run off of conventional energon, forever shackling them to the dwindling supplies controlled by their elders. Reflecting on the native [[mechanimal]] life, Megatron began to wonder if Transformers could process their own energon - and in the process free themselves from the thumbs of the Builders by becoming beasts themselves.

The Predacon leader began experimenting on willing and unwilling volunteers, scrounging materials for his experiments from various illicit sources. The very first test subject, a nebbish sort named [[Overbite (BW)|Overbite]], wound up mutating into a horrific [[oxide shark]]-submarine hybrid, forcing Megatron to put the monster out of its misery. Volunteers two through five didn't end up much better; [[Paralon (BW)|the fifth victim]] of his experiments revealed that the [[Predacon Secret Police|PSP]] had gotten wind of his activities and were currently shadowing the organization. From this mole, however, Megatron learned of the disgraced ex-Autobot [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]], who had conducted similar experiments on himself decades ago, and sent Terrorsaur to bring the Builder into the fold.

Meanwhile, Megtron met with an addled [[Bisk (BW)|Predacon nobody]], whom he used as a catspaw to gain access to the Builder's supply of new protoforms in the ruins of the [[Grand Mal]]. From the purloined protoform, he created [[Inferno (BW)|Formikon]], an energy-independent Predacon with an [[Antroid|ant-droid]] alternate mode. That wasn't enough for Megatron; within a few cycles, he and all of the Cybertronians under his command had successfully upgraded to beast modes. Now that the technology was out in the open, Megatron took the opportunity to delete the original Megatron from his processor, then proclaimed that soon all Maximals and Predacons would adopt this technology–the Beast Wars had begun. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

Sure enough, the Beast Upgrade as it was called spread through the Maximals and Predacons like wildfire, and Megatron became very, ''very'' rich indeed. He used that wealth to securely reinforce the center of his "legitimate" enterprises, which came in handy at the end of the war, during the nightmare of the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]], as he and his inner circle managed to hold off the Vehicon hordes, until Leatherhide and Packrat revealed their new invention: The [[esau]], which saved them all by turning the hapless Wasp into half a Vehicon himself, and allowing him a measure of control over the hordes. Megatron was pleased, declaring that the Darksyders would be able to take advantage of the aftermath.

And take advantage they did. With the addition of a creepy new recruit called Tarantulas, Megatron was a leading figure in the post-war Cybertron, with the Darksyders about the only pan-geographic faction left. When the prospective delegates of the remaining states and factions met, Megatron chose to represent himself, looking for all the world to Lio Convoy like he was going to swallow the room. {{storylink|Derailment}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{charstubfiction| {{storylink|Origin Myths}} {{Storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} {{Storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} }}

==Commercial appearances==
Megatron hid in his beast mode amid a bask of alligators in a tropical river. When Optimus Primal fluttered over him in his bat mode, Megatron nearly managed to snap him out of the air. When his adversary transformed, Megatron did so as well, and the two Transformers began exchanging blows. Though Megatron managed to land a laser blast, Optimus relieved him of his gun with a swing of his sword. {{storylink|Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|Beast Wars Wave 1 Deluxe toys commercial}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]," the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Predacons and their Maximal adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}

Many Beast Wars combatants had managed to construct personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Megatron opted to stay within the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon ship]] as the central hub of Predacon activity. Megatron joined his fellow Predacons in battling not only the persistent Maximal resistance, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
Retaliating after the Maximals eliminated Inferno and halted the experiments on the Skriix the Predacon was performing, Megatron sent his own troops to attack the ''Axalon.'' his aggressions were rebuffed, however, and the Maximals launched a counter-strike. After having secured access to the Predacon ship, the Maximals destroyed Megatron, winning the Beast Wars in the process.

=====Predacon campaign=====
When the Maximals had been eliminated, Megatron was able to fulfill his objective of using the planet's vast Energon resources to destroy Cybertron, and conquer the Galaxy! {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

{{Note|Due to the nature of this game, a player may select various individual characters to perform the feats required in every level, and complete the game's narrative. Thus, any playable Maximal can fill the role of protagonist in Maximal Mode, and any playable Predacon can fill the role of protagonist in Predacon Mode. To view the various feats Megatron can accomplish throughout gameplay in Predacon Mode, it is told on the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|''Beast Wars'' video game]] page, wherein Megatron fills the role of the nameless Predacon.}}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
[[File:N64Megatrons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Tyrannosaurus Jhiax]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]], apparently.]]
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), ? (Japanese)}}

Megatron was captured by the Maximals. Unknown to his captors, however, Megatron sent a message back in time through transwarp in a last-ditch effort to change the outcome of the Beast Wars; back in the past, Megatron participated in a one-on-one beatdown involving nearly all of the other active beast warriors. At the end, he confronted his mysterious doppelganger, [[Megatron X]].

[[File:N64 Megatron.jpg|frame|left|"Dear me: Forget the grand scheme, just walk over and punch Optimus in his ****ing FACE. Yours sincerely, me."]]

Knowing fully that the planet where their war was taking place was in actuality prehistoric Earth, Megatron decided to make the ultimate gamble after gaining the upper hand in a grueling battle against the Maximals. Breaking into the Ark, Megatron murders Optimus Prime while he slumbers, securing victory for both Decepticons and Predacons. However, in the year 2005, the Decepticons, having conquered both Earth and Cybertron, face Unicron. As the Matrix died eons ago, along with Optimus Prime, how can the Decepticons defeat the [[Unicron|devourer of worlds]]? {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)}}

{{note|Each character possessed an alternate ending, displayed if the Nintendo 64 version of the game was beaten with said character. Each character has only their own ending listed on their pages, see the other characters' pages for Megatron's fate in those outcomes.}}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (PS)===
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), ? (Japanese)}}
{{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}
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===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
[[File:DuelFightMegatronGameGuideArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ah am alpha an' omega, da beginnin' an' da end. Ah am dat which is, which wuz, and is yet ta come... an' ya will know mah name is Megatwon when I way my veng-e-ance upon ya!"]]
Megatron battled several other Maximals and Predacons in an attempt to obtain a super-powerful [[energon crystal]] recently discovered on [[Earth]]. He was capable of summoning his lackeys, Waspinator, Terrorsaur, Tarantulas, Inferno and Scorponok in order to aid him in this task.

Megatron could also partake in various other tasks, such as a mission to break a boulder to reveal an energon crystal hidden within before sundown, using a block in a mission to defend himself against various incoming projectiles, and missions to run across a pit-riddled field, sometimes involving hideously large bacteria he had to fend off.

The series of one-on-one battles that ensued ended in a strange duel, when Megatron had to battle his double as a final opponent. Once he defeated himself, he gained possession of the crystal, setting out to defeat his eternal nemesis, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

{{note|Each character possessed an alternate ending, displayed if the game was beaten with said character. Each character has only their own ending listed on their pages, see the other characters' pages for Megatron's fate in those outcomes.}}

===3D Battle-Card Game===
Megatron, in his original ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body, leads a ragtag group of Decepticon warriors from various backgrounds (and/or universes) against Optimus Primal and his Autobot allies. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}

===''Transformers Battle Universe''===
At the edge of time, when the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] needed a new host, Megatron was among several warriors (and [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatrons]]) summoned from the multiverse to battle for control of the prize. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
After a huge earthquake exposed a large amount of [[Energon]], Megatron led his Predacons in an ambush of the Maximals, successfully gaining control of the new Energon supply. As the Predacons harvested this new resource, Megatron set his sights on the Maximal base and the destruction of Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}}

Much later, when a badly wounded [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] stood near death, Megatron offered a piece of his own spark. Accepting this transfusion of sorts, Rampage's life would most likely be saved. It would also ensure that the new Predacon recruit would forever be bound to Megatron's will from that moment forth. {{storylink|When Sparks Fly}}

Megatron eventually managed to conquer Cybertron with the aid of his Vehicon armies, and set his three generals on the Maximals after they returned to the planet. {{storylink|Beast Machines (Legends)|Beast Machines}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
Megatron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Megatron'' — This Super Rare character first appeared in the "Beast Wars: Episode 1" event, and could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, 35 event cores, and 10 cores of this character.
*''Megatron Alligator'' — This Epic character first appeared in the "Beast Wars: Episode 3" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, 100 event cores, and 50 cores of this character.
*'' Megatron Transmetal'' — This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Transmetals: Beast Wars - Episode 1" event.
*''Megatron Transmetal II'' — This Epic character first appeared in the "Transmetals 2: Episode 1" mini events, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Megatron-Transmetal.jpg|thumb|right|400px|In this game, Megatron goes Transmetal at the cost of turning into a tiny ''T-Rex''.]]
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Beast-Wars-Megatron-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|400px| Ah, Yesss!]]
In an unknown time and place, the Beast Wars came to a conclusion. [[Optimus Primal (BW)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Optimus Primal]] planned on going home, with Megatron's future in an iso-containment cell. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Primal Instinct}} As the [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|shuttle]] traveled through chronospace, Megatron, unanchored in time, reverted to his original beast mode, as did Optimus Primal. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|A Stitch in Time}}

They were pulled to 21st century Earth due to [[Shockwave (G1)#Transformers:_Earth_Wars|Shockwave]]'s meddling with the signals the Autobots were using to bring Optimus Primal to their Headquarters. Optimus ordered the transit be aborted, but he faded out before his comrades could hear him. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Mixed Signals}} The two arrived on Earth, where they were forced to party ways when the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] and [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] closed on to them. Megatron ran into [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who assumed the fellow ''Tyrannosaurus'' was himself from the future; the Predacon clarified who he was and fought the Autobot to test his beast mode's strength. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Blast from the Past}} {{storylink|Quantum Beast Leap}}

Elsewhere, Shockwave explained to the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] his completed plan and their new "recruit", but the Decepticon leader was enraged that "a prehistoric throwback" would dare call himself "Megatron".

Despite his reluctance at the presence of another Megatron, Starscream decided to assist the Predacon in his plan to make the original Megatron extinct. They left the battlefield and Grimlock behind.

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 stars
*'''Weapons''': Megatron in his beast mode first uses his fire breath on a target far away. (15 second cooldown) He thens leaps into the air and lands on a defense dealing Area of Effect damage. (10 second cooldown) He then proceeds to bite and smash the target.
*'''Ability: Battle Orders''' - Target their defenses! Friendly bots are given a health shield and prioritize all defenses for a time.
{{note|This ability was fan-voted as a community favorite on the Transformers: Earth Wars BAND page. It has been redesigned from restoring health to bonus health.}}
**'''Cost''': 6 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:beast-wars-megatron| Beast Wars Megatron at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
{{Main|Megatron (BW)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{Main|Megatron (BW)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:BWRConcept35.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Transmetal 2 Megatron's control art. Look! Spark figure! Painful amounts of detail!]]

*Hasbro originally intended [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] to be the new body for Megatron. According to [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/b334d45514e26ab4/bc8e54e9165e0823?hl=en&lnk=st&q=bob+forward+interview+inferno+megatron&rnum=1#bc8e54e9165e0823 a 1997 interview conducted by fan HooksX], [[Bob Forward]] stated: "For a while there Hasbro was planning to make the Inferno toy the new Megatron. We were going to kill Megatron and bring him back as Inferno."

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Megatron''' (メガトロン ''Megatoron''), '''Megaligator''' (alligator, メガリゲーター ''Megarigētā''),<ref>This particular [[romanization]] was used on a Japanese ''Beast Wars'' [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bwtcard_1/img/024.jpg trading card]. As the card otherwise spelled "alligator" correctly in English, it is assumed the single "L" in "Megaligator" was intentional.</ref> '''Beast Megatron''' (''Robotmasters'', ビーストメガトロン ''Bīsuto Megatoron'')
*''European:'' '''Metal T-Rex''' (Transmetal), '''Dragone''' (Transmetal 2)
*''Korean:'' '''Megatron''' (메가트론 ''Megateulon'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kǔng-lúng Wáng''' (Taiwan, 恐龍王, "King Dinosaur"), '''Bàwánglóng''' (China ''Beast Wars'', 霸王龙, "Tyrannosaur"), '''Wúdí Lóng''' (China ''Beast Machines'', 无敌龙, "Invincible Dragon"), '''Wēi Zhèn Tīan Èrshì''' (comics, 威震天二世, "Extremely Prestigious II", literally "Heaven-shaking Might II")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Machines Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Machines Vehicons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Predacons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Emperors]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Ghosts]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Maximals]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Legends Predacons]]
[[Category:Predacon leaders]]
[[Category:Robotmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Rulers of Cybertron]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]
[[Category:Transmetals]]
[[Category:Transmetals 2]]
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Sunstorm (Animated)

2018-05-25T14:50:54Z

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|''The name or term Sunstorm refers to more than one character or idea, all of which are honorable and excellent. For a list of other meanings, feel free to see [[Sunstorm (disambiguation)]].''
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:''Sunstorm is honored to be a [[Decepticon]] from the mesmerizing [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]]''.

[[File:SycophantStarscreamABTCpt1.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"You are a slimy, despicable, rat-hearted, green discharge of a 'Con, aren't you?"]]

'''Sunstorm''', the '''Sycophant Starscream''', is but a humble type of [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clone]], based on the [[Starscream (Animated)|original and most brilliant Starscream]], as well as his flattering, "suck-up" nature incarnate. He will offer his fawning platitudes to anyone within eyesight. All he asks is to offer his meager energy-absorption powers in the services of that amazing genius, Starscream, and he can also beg to please you by blinding your enemies with flashes of brilliant light. Needless to say, that amazing genius Starscream likes him a lot.

Though he would never compare his abilities to [[Skywarp (Animated)|other clones]], this overriding personality trait does not seem to affect his performance as a warrior too badly. He just heaps praise on his deserving victims for their efforts, even when he's somehow winning. He does, however, have a knack for talking when he should be shooting.
Of course, he's not nearly as awesome as [[you]], wonderful article reader. ''You're so cool!''

{{quote|Oh, great and mighty [[Autobot]]! It is an honor to merely bask in your majestic pre-''daaagh!''|—The Sycophant tries his shtick on an unimpressed [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]], "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part II]]"}}

==Wonderful fiction==
===The excellent ''Animated'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Tom Kenny]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese)|[[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian), [[Stefan Staudinger]] (German), [[Daniele Demma]] (Italian), [[Alexis Quiroz]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Kari Tamminen]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:SycophantStarscreamCloseUp.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|My own wiki article? Oh, I am so humbled.]]

Sunstorm humbly succeeded the fabulous [[Clone number 2716057|Clone #2716057]] in Starscream's clone army. His suck-up nature was even more prominent, as he basically kissed the aft of everyone he came in contact with. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

During the space bridge battle, Sunstorm freed the briefly captured but still majestic [[Ramjet (Animated)|Ramjet]] and just barely managed to get a pair of [[stasis cuffs]] on handsome [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]. He made sure to tell the Autobot how ''impressed'' he was with Prowl's use of the cuffs, so much so that he had to try the move out himself.

[[File:Sycophantscream-ABTF.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|All you caption writers are so awesome.]]

He quickly capitulated to the vastly superior Megatron as soon as the tenacious Starscream was beheaded, and even sucked up to mighty [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]... before getting smashed into the dirt and blasted for it. What an honor! {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

When the superbly idiotic [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] made a deal with the great [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] to capture the other Decepticons that remained on Earth in exchange for probably some fantastic upgrades, Sunstorm was one of the first three he captured, though Sentinel received the credit for it. Sunstorm was eager to tell the Autobots about how fantastic his capture was, but Sentinel Prime cut him off by clamping his mouth shut. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom|Five Servos of Doom}}

[[File:TFAni Decepticon Air BoxScream ConeScream.jpg|thumb|left|That Swindle certainly has excellent taste!]]Due to Sentinel's wonderful navigation skills, a jolt from a passing energy field reactivated [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]], who most generously proceeded to free Sunstorm and the other Decepticons. He joined in the battle against Sentinel, the newly arrived [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], and the ace fliers [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], before the Autobots trapped him and the remaining Decepticons in a block of ice. How clever!

During the process, Swindle gave him a [[Sunstorm (G1)|familiar-looking]] helmet to help distinguish him from the Liar. Such generosity! {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}
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===''The Cool'' comic (appropriately named)===
[[File:StarscreamCloneArmyAttack01.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|A most appropriately named comic, if I must say so!]]

Sunstorm joined the rest of his talented cohorts in the [[Starscream clone (Animated)|Clone Army]] in battling their worthy adversaries, [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] for the magnificent Decepticon [[space bridge]]. In fact, their adversaries were ''so'' worthy, the two sworn enemies had to join forces just to defend themselves from the Clone Army! {{storylink|The Cool Episode 7}}

When the better man, Megatron, handily defeated the clones, Sunstorm immediately agreed to follow his command to battle that more than worthy adversary, [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]. Sunstorm and the clones were quickly vanquished by Omega's fabulous arm cannon. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 8}}
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===Splendid toy bio===
Sunstorm is a raving madman bent on destruction, a living battery that can absorb any type of energy. ([[Sunstorm (G1)|Wait a minute...]]) Only honorable Autobot [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has the knowledge to build a device that can stop him! {{storylink|#Toys|Sunstorm VS Autobot Ratchet}}
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==Fantastic toys==
===Animated===
[[File:Ani-toy Sunstorm VoyH.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|right|What a flattering color choice was chosen for me, if I may say so.]]
*'''Sunstorm VS Autobot Ratchet''' (multipack, 2009)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: A Target-[[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of the amazing [[Starscream (Animated)#Voyager Class|Voyager-class Starscream]], Sunstorm transforms into a futuristic, forward-swept wing fighter jet based upon the beautiful [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/ Su-47 (S-37) Berkut Experimental Fighter] and the magnificent [http://macross2.net/m3/macrossplus/yf-19.htm YF-19 "Alpha One"] from the series ''[[Wikipedia:Macross Plus|Macross Plus]].'' This shape allows him to have his faction symbols right-side-up on his wings in [[robot mode]]; a smart design, indeed. He features a pair of spring-loaded missile launchers, available in both robot and [[alternate mode|jet mode]]s. His gauntlets also feature pop-out non-firing "blasters", deployed by pushing the missiles launchers towards his wrists.

: This mold was also used to make [[Skywarp (Animated)#Toys|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (Animated)#Voyager|Thundercracker]], but the latter was canceled, which was probably a wise financial decision.

: Sunstorm comes with wise [[Activators]] [[Ratchet (Animated)#Activator|Ratchet]], who appears to be identical to his individual release.

::* ''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Sunstorm/sunstorm.htm More information on Sunstorm at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Animated-TA35-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Chrome paint? For me? Why thank you, amazing people at Takara!]]
*'''Decepticon Sunstorm''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TA-35'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: In Japan, Sunstorm was available all on his own. Like most Japanese ''Animated'' toys, he features some well-decorated metallic chrome detail and full-color Decepticon insignias. Sunstorm's chrome consists of shiny gold paint on his canopy and wings.

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[[File:AnimatedLegendsSunstormClearOrange.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67| Ooh! Making me orange-flavored was an exquisite decision! I'm delicious!]]
*'''Sunstorm Clear Orange Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

: A redeco of [[Starscream (Animated)#Legends Class|Legends Starscream]] in translucent orange plastic (with some opaque orange parts).

: He was available from select Yamada Electronics stores in Japan, given away for free to customers who purchased ''Animated'' merchandise totaling at least 3,000 yen... '''or''' he was available from Amazon Japan with the purchase of ''Animated'' [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]]. The promotion for him began at both stores on [[July 24]].

:This mold was also used to make [[Starscream (Animated)#ClearPurple|Starscream Clear Purple Version]], [[Ramjet (Animated)#Toys|Ramjet Clear White Version]], [[Skywarp (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Skywarp Clear Purple Version]], [[Thundercracker (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Thundercracker Clear Blue Version]], and [[Starscream Clone Black Version]].
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==Most useful and interesting notes==
* Though the beautiful [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] refers to him as "a suck-up", according to fantastic character designer [[Derrick J. Wyatt|Derrick Wyatt]], his official model-sheet name is "Sycophant Starscream".

*[[Clone number 2716057|A previous sycophantic clone]] did not last as long as the humble Sunstorm. Such a pity!

* Sunstorm's set of colors are generously provided by the devout and formidable [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] Sunstorm, from whom he also gets his name and every single aspect of his toy bio, brilliantly omitting every single sycophantic aspect of his personality.

* In "[[Decepticon Air]]", Sunstorm receives a boxy helmet reminiscent of a Generation 1 [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], so selflessly donated by that cunning, shrewd devil of a business-bot, [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]].

===Beautiful names in foreign languages===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sunstorm''' (サンストーム ''Sansutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tàiyángfēng''' (太阳风, "Solar Wind")

[[Category:Starscream clones]]
[[Category:Target exclusives]]

Seeker (body-type)

2018-05-25T14:39:34Z

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

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

==Generation 1 Seekers==
===List of named Seekers===
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (leader)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*[[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
*[[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]]
*[[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]]
*[[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]]
*[[Acid Storm]]
*[[Ion Storm]]
*[[Nova Storm]]
*[[Red Wing]]
*[[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]
*[[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]]
*[[Wheezing Arrow]]

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

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

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

[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|One for all, and all for one.]]
*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"
:In the "return to [[Great Dome|Iacon]]" scene on Cybertron, five to seven Seekers appear (wide shots depict a group of five, but the close-ups give us seven distinct color schemes.) The first three are (as far as colors are concerned) Skywarp, Starscream (with a deeper voice provided by [[Frank Welker]]), and Thundercracker. In a following shot, we see a lavender Seeker with a flamethrower pack who would years later be named Hotlink; a medium-blue Seeker with white trim, holding his arm gun like a rifle, who would eventually be named Bitstream; a yellow/orange Seeker, who would become Sunstorm... and lurking in the back, a very dark-blue Seeker with white trim barely visible, but there if you look, who is apparently [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]].
[[File:More than meets the eye seeker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More Than Meets The Eye Part 1 Seekers:
Sunstorm, Nacelle, Hotlink and Bitstream.]]
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[[File:MmteSeekers2.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Lots of generic Seekers from this one.]]
*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]" and "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]]"
:The mother lode of unnamed Seekers. Especially if you like variations of blue and lavender. Crowds of them appear at the start of the final battle. At least six different Seekers of various shades and decos of blue and at least four of various shades and decos of lavender (two with black tail fins in jet mode, two with white). Also, a blue variant (seen in the picture above) missing his wings and shoulder vents appears in "Part 3".
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[[File:DivideandCon.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Divide and Conquer Seekers: Ion Storm, Acid Storm, and Nova Storm]]
*"[[Divide and Conquer]]"
:Avert your eyes! One deep blue, one eye-burning bright green, and one garishly bright yellow. This trio is often referred to by fans as "the [[Rainmaker]]s" because they started an [[acid rain]] shower to irritate a group of [[Autobot]]s. The green jet in this grouping was made into the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Acid Storm]] character, whose name was initially supposed to be "Rainmaker", then "Acid Rain". A few years later, the other two received the names [[Nova Storm]] and [[Ion Storm]].
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[[File:UltimateDoom.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Ultimate Doom Seekers]]
*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]"
:Two blue variants and one really nice looking pine-green Seeker appear as part of Shockwave's forces trying to prevent the rescue of [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].
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*"[[Five Faces of Darkness]]"
:One all-gray Seeker, one with [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]'s coloration, and one with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s. There's also an interesting Conehead variant. (All of which appear in the main image above.)
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[[File:NotDirge.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Dark Awakening Seeker]]
*"[[The Transformers: The Movie]]" & "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]"
:One season 1-style [[:File:DirgeseekerTFMovie.jpg|Seeker]] with Dirge's colors appears in jet mode in the attack on Autobot City in the movie, and next to the actual Dirge in the episode.
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*"[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]"
:During the flashback of the "Fourth Great War", an all-black Autobot jet similar to Ramjet's alt mode is briefly seen before exploding. Seconds later, an all-black Decepticon jet similar to Thrust's alt mode is seen. As it flies upwards, the wings appear to be white, though this seems to be an animation error.
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*Puffy stickers
:A sheet of Transformer puffy stickers featured a rare generic with a Starscream-based color scheme. He is pictured above as well.
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*''[[Transformers: Punch-Out Book]]''
:In addition to Starscream, Skywarp, and numerous identical copies of both of them, this construct-it-yourself battle scene features two distinct color schemes. Each features a solid grey body with solid color wings and tail wings: one red, one yellow.
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*''[[Project Brain Drain]]''
:While Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge are named and Skywarp is identifiable, there are numerous unnamed Seekers including a second individual with Thrust-style wings.
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[[File:Returntocybertron-seeker.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Return to Cybertron Seeker.]]
*"[[Return to Cybertron]]"
:This relatively obscure [[Sticker Adventures]] tale gives us a brief glimpse of a Seeker with a Thundercracker/Skywarp mix; blue body, purple tailfins and wing stripes. You can't tell much more about him, given that he is A: partially obscured and B: exploding.
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[[File:PretenderClassicsBoxArt.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|"Classic Pretender" Seekers.]]
*[[Classic Pretender]] [[Package art|box art]]
:The box art (also used for adverts in the Marvel UK comic) for this line of toys shows Starscream attacking his Autobot counterparts alongside three others sharing his [[body-type]]. All have a silver front half in jet mode, while one has green rear fins, one has red and one is in shadow.
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[[File:TFcommagdivebombvsjhi.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb]]
*''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin]]'' [[Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 18|#18]]
:The German comic, well known for its often wacky coloring, contained a Seeker with a [[Jhiaxus (G2)|suspiciously familiar]] color scheme.
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[[File:G2UKWarWithoutEndJetGuy.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb]]
*[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|''Transformers: Generation 2'' (Fleetway)]] [[War Without End (issue)|#1]]
:An unnamed Seeker with a light blue body with white face, light red helmet and thighs, and yellow cockpit cover was hanging around when Megatron boarded the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''.
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[[File:The Ultimate Guide Maccadam's Old Oil House scene.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]
:Acid Storm can be seen to the left of frame, behind the [[Maccadam's bartenders|bartender]], in the image of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]].
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===''Wings Universe''===
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:WingsofHonor-Skyraiders.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|New guys, same ol' body-type.]]
The term "Skyraiders" (see [[#Alternate terms|alternate terms]]) was assigned to the prototype Starscream-like air warriors that [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] developed at the very beginning of the war. The ranks of the Skyraiders did not seem to include any of the usual Seekers, but instead comprised other flying Decepticon characters. In addition to Skyquake himself, the Skyraiders were [[Leozack]], [[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]], [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]], and [[Guyhawk]]. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}} Starscream himself was captain of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]'s Skyraider-Seeker Brigade until he was promoted following [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]]'s death. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}
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[[File:ComingStorm3 shadowcaster.jpg|thumb]]
*"[[The Coming Storm: Part 3]]"

The Decepticon [[Shadowcaster]] appeared to use the Skyraider body-type. One of his soldiers also looked very much like [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]].
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[[File:TheComingStorm4-LordDeathsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|So useful a body type that even the waiters have it.]]
*"[[The Coming Storm: Part 4]]"

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

A generic mostly red-colored Skyraider was among the audience of Megatron's victory over Deathsaurus. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}
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[[File:Red Wing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Red Wing]]
*[[Red Wing]]

:Red Wing was part of a joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] assault on the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army. In the ensuing battle, Red Wing was shot in the back by [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Termination}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Seekers-Trial by Fire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
The Seekers were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. Alongside such familiar faces as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] were also several unidentified Seekers. {{storylink|The Line}} {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} They joined up with [[Cobra]] with the rest of the Decepticons, while the Autobots allied themselves with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. {{storylink|Transformed}} {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} They held a strong animosity towards the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] in particular, and fought against the combining Autobots. {{storylink|Wolves}} All of the Seekers that awoke on Earth were defeated by the Autobots, though the Decepticons managed to score a few fatalities of their own, including [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Trenches}} {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Your First Mistake - Army Building Seekers.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Army-building]]. Army-building never changes.]]
Seekers are elite officers in the Decepticon army, and are expected to fulfill a leadership role on the battlefield in commanding other Decepticon troops. Seekers are expected to show absolute loyalty to the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

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

{{note|Confusingly, the human organisation [[Skywatch]] referred to [[Ravage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] as "Seekers" {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation ''#4''}} while [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] also referred to
[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] with the term {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 14#.22Rebirth.22|''Rebirth''}} {{storylink|Heart of Darkness issue 2|Heart of Darkness ''#2''}}. Neither use has any apparent connection to Starscream's corps.}}
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==Unicron Trilogy Seekers==
According to one minor source in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', when any Transformer converts to a jet, he is called a "seeker".<ref>''[[Transformers Armada: The Awakening]]'' DK Readers book.</ref> But the closest specific characters to the Generation 1 Seekers are this universe's own [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]/[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]/[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] trio. All three even used the same toy mold in their first release, although Skywarp was heavily [[retool]]ed from the others (including getting an entirely new-mold [[Mini-Con]] partner). While new Decepticon-allied jet characters named [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] were released in ''Armada'', they each had their own unique molds. However, whereas Ramjet was simply the Mini-Con partner of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], Thrust was a [[bulk]] who even had a VTOL engine in jet mode, a conehead and vertically-oriented wings in robot mode. Although Thrust's original toy was green, one of his redecos looked much more like his G1 incarnation while the other redeco looked like an inverted version of G1 [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. It was also redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]].

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

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

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

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

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

{{note|Similarly to the IDW cases above, the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|second movie]] would use the term "[[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]]" to refer to an entirely unrelated group of Transformers!}}
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==Animated continuity==
{{Main|Starscream clone (Animated)}}

==Aligned continuity family Seekers==
The Seekers were a pre-existing group long before the formation of the Decepticons. There is some indication that the Seekers are an elite group of the best of the best fliers, although what (if anything) distinguishes a Seeker from any other flying Transformer is open to question. They tend to mostly, though not always, share a common design.

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

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

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

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

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

'''Known Seekers:'''
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Ace Vehicons]]
*[[Bitstream (WFC)|Bitstream]]
*Contrail
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]
*[[Hotlink (WFC)|Hotlink]]
*Jetfire
*[[Nacelle (WFC)|Nacelle]]
*[[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]]
*[[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]]
*Starscream
*[[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]]

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

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

[[File:Seekers ad text.jpg|left|197px|thumb|No, you fool, we're following orders: We were told to scour the countryside, so we're scouring it.]]
Years later, the mystery was finally solved with the discovery of multiple department-store advertisements from the [[1984]] holiday season in which the word "Seeker" appeared. The J.C. Penney catalog (sometimes called a "wishbook") featured a page dedicated to ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' that included this statement in its description of Starscream: "Airplane with sensational F-15 styling scours the countryside searching for Autobots. When they're found, the Seekers set out to destroy them." It also said [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] "sends out messages to the Seekers and other Decepticons".<ref>J.C. Penney 1984 wishbook [[:File:Seekers ad.jpg|(full-page scan)]]</ref> J.C. Penney and (now-defunct) chains Zayre and Dahlkemper's put out ads in November 1984 listing Starscream and either Thundercracker or Skywarp as "Decepticon Seeker". In addition, one of the earliest known ads for Transformers toys '''period''' is a Zayre circular from April 1984 that uses the term.<ref name="savead">1984 "Seeker" ads [http://pleasesavemerobots.com/vstp/vstptf84.html#depl84 (scan at The Vintage Space Toaster Palace)]</ref> The term even appears as late as 1985, in a toy-ordering catalog for (now-defunct) Western Auto, a specialty retail chain for automobile parts and accessories, which lists all the standard Transformers releases from the 1984 line-up, among them the "Decepticon (Seekers) Plane assortment", with Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp depicted.<ref name="westernauto">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/1061758-seekers-term.html]Western Auto toy ordering guide] at TFW2005.</ref>

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

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

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

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

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

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

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:ConeheadSeekerConcept.jpg|thumb]]Besides Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp, generic [[Conehead|conehead-style]] Seekers were encountered by the Autobots during Megatron's plan to cyberform the Earth. There were three types encountered: Warriors (standard), Heavy Weapons (use missiles), and Elites (use swords).
{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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==Toys==
{{note|Because of the bodytype-sharing nature of the Seekers, this section includes only molds that have been decorated as two or more Seeker characters, omitting a large number of molds unique to a single character.}}
===Generation 1===
[[File:Redeco.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The original Seekers.]]
*'''[[Decepticon Planes]]''' ([[1984]])
{{collist|3|
:*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]
:*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
:*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]]
}}

*'''Decepticon Planes''' ([[1985]])
{{collist|3|
:*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
:*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
:*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
}}

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

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

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

*'''[[Action Master]]s''' ([[1990]])
[[File:Thundercrackeram.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Action Master Thundercracker]]
:This non-transforming action figure mold was sold as Starscream, and later redecorated as Thundercracker for the European market.
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MWSkywarp.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Machine Wars'' Skywarp]]
*'''Basic''' ([[1997]])
:A small [[flipchanger]] mold, originally intended for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', was issued as Thundercracker and Skywarp.
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===''Armada''===
[[File:Universe2003-toy_Ramjet.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|''Universe'' Ramjet]]
*'''Max-Con''' ([[2002]])
:An all-new mold sold at the $20 price point was originally issued as ''Armada'' [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], redecorated as ''Armada'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], and retooled as ''Armada'' [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]. The retooled version was later issued as the new character [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] in the 2003 ''Universe'' toyline.
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*'''Super-Con'''/'''Deluxe''' (2003)
[[File:PL_Brown_Thrust.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| ''Armada'' Powerlinx Thrust...who is also Dirge]]
:This mold was released as three different decoes of [[Thrust (Armada)|''Armada'' Thrust]] and as [[Sunstorm (Universe)|''Universe'' Sunstorm]]. One deco of Thrust was repurposed as [[Dirge (Armada)|Dirge]]. This mold is also the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' characters [[Lidar]] and [[Sitrep]].
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFThrust toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Thrust]]
:The ''Smallest'' line, issued in Japan in [[2003]], featured a reduced-scale version of the original Generation 1 Seeker mold.

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

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

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

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

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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie Legends Starscream.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''Transformers'' (2007) Legends-class Starscream]]
*'''Legends'''
:This Legends-class mold is a highly simplified, low-cost version of Starscream in his F-22 Raptor body. As such, he has a greatly compromised transformation sequence due to the smaller parts count, with limited articulation and detailing. In addition to numerous redecoes sold as Starscream, it was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]].
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[[File:Skywarp ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Skywarp]]
*'''Voyager'''
:The mold used for the [[Size class|Voyager]] class [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] figure was retooled and redecoed into [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (as well as a G1 recolor of Starscream.) For the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line of toys, the original mold and the retool were recolored again as [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] and [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] respectively.
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[[File:Movie FAB Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Transformers'' (2007) Fast Action Battler Ramjet]]
*'''Fast Action Battler'''
:The [[Fast Action Battlers]] version of Starscream was recolored into Ramjet in 2007.
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===''Animated''===
[[File:Ani-toy Starscream CloneBlack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Animated'' Legends-class Starscream Clone Black Version]]
*'''Legends'''
:The tiny [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Starscream (Animated)#Legends Class|Starscream]] mold was recolored into clear versions of his (male) clones:
:* [[Ramjet (Animated)#Toys|Ramjet Clear White Version]]
:* [[Skywarp (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Skywarp Clear Purple Version]]
:* [[Sunstorm (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Sunstorm Clear Orange Version]]
:* [[Thundercracker (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Thundercracker Clear Blue Version]]
:* [[Starscream Clone Black Version]]

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[[File:Ani-toy Sunstorm VoyH.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Animated'' Sunstorm]]
*'''Voyager'''
:The Voyager class [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] from [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]] was recolored into a few of his [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]]:
:*[[Skywarp (Animated)#Toys|Skywarp]]
:*[[Sunstorm (Animated)#Fantastic toys|Sunstorm]]
:*[[Thundercracker (Animated)#Voyager|Thundercracker]] (unreleased)

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[[File:Ani-toy Dirge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Animated'' Activators Dirge]]
*'''Activators'''
:Starscream's [[Activators]] mold, a smaller, auto-transforming design based on the larger toy, was (eventually) redecoed into ''most'' of his clones:
:* [[Dirge (Animated)#Toys|Dirge]]
:* [[Ramjet (Animated)#Activator|Ramjet]]
:* [[Skywarp (Animated)#Activator|Skywarp]]
:* [[Thundercracker (Animated)#Toys|Thundercracker]]

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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Chronicletoy ez thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Chronicle'' Thundercracker]]
*'''Legends'''
:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]], Starscream, and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]].
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Alternity'' Starscream]]
:Rather than a jet, this mold transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}} and features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. It was used to make [[Starscream (G1)/toys|the]] [[Skywarp (G1)|usual]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|three]] (as well as non-Seeker [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]). In the ''Alternity'' storyline, these three are known as [[Questor]]s. Y'know, ''quest'' like ''seek''.
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===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:DOTM MechTech Deluxe Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Dark of the Moon'' Skywarp]]
*'''Deluxe''' ([[2011]])
:This all-new sculpt transforms into a surprisingly accurate F-22 Raptor while hiding the robot mode parts much better than previous molds. It was first released as Starscream and later redecoed into [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Thrilling30Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Thundercracker]]
*'''Deluxe''' ([[2012]])
:This mold is based on the Seekers' appearance in [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|''War For Cybertron'']] and [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'']]. Transforming into a jet loosely resembling previous "Tetrajets," it was issued as [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]]. The molds simultaneously represent both [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] incarnations of the characters as well as their IDW counterparts' appearances in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]].
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[[File:TFGenerations Legends Acid Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Generations'' Acid Storm]]
*'''Legends''' ([[2013]])
:This mold is based on based on Guido Guidi's Seeker design from IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|original ongoing series]] and transforms into a hybrid F15/F22. The mold was originally released as Starscream, and was redecoed into Acid Storm, Thundercracker, and Skywarp.
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[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-ArmadaStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Generations'' Starscream (Japanese-version)]]
*'''Deluxe''' ([[2014]])
:Armada Starscream, as the name of the figure implies, is an updated representation of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] in [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] body. Like the ''Fall of Cybertron'' Starscream figure, it also represents Starscream in the IDW Generation 1 continuity, even including a comic book in which he takes this form. It has been retooled into [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who resembled the Seekers throughout his appearances in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2 comics]]. The mold was also retooled into [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]]. It was also redecoed in colors representing Starscream's powerlinx form in the cartoon and Takara toyline; due to the original toy it is based on being released as [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] internationally, it can be unofficially [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as such.
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[[File:Generations Leader TC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|''Generations'' Leader-class Thundercracker]]
*'''Leader''' ([[2015]])
:A heavy retool of ''Generations'' [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], this figure is sculpted to resemble the same design by Guido Guidi as the ''Generations'' Legends-class Seeker mold. Unusually, the retooled version of the mold was initially released as Thundercracker before being later redecoed as Starscream and Skywarp.
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===''Prime: First Edition''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-SlipstreamPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|''Timelines'' Slipstream]]
*'''Deluxe''' (2011)
:The first toy to represent [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] as he appears in [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']], this mold would later be redecoed and retooled into [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] in TakaraTomy's ''Prime'' line, as well as ''Timelines'' [[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]].
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===''Robots in Disguise''===
[[File:RID2015_Warrior_Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Robots in Disguise'' Warrior-class Skywarp]]
*'''Warrior'''
:This new sculpt incorporates influences from both [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]] and [[Starscream (G1)|''Generation 1'' Starscream]], specifically the latter's appearance during the coronation scene in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the G1 movie]]. Aside from differing Hasbro and Takara decos, it was also redecoed as [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]].
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{{charstubtoys|Kreons, Construct-Bots, Bot Shots, etc. All the side-line toys/merchandise stuff}}

==Merchandise==
[[File:HoC 3H Seeker Set.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Starscream (G1)|I]] am [[Thundercracker (G1)|he]] as [[Skywarp (G1)|you]] are he as you are me and [[Air Warrior|we]] are all together.]]

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

:It was issued as Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Sunstorm, and as a six-pack of the three original seekers and three generic light purple [[Air Warrior]]s. It was retooled and redecorated as Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMThundercracker.JPG|upright=0.85|thumb|''Titanium'' Thundercracker]]
:A small, non-transforming die-cast metal figurine, based upon the Generation 1 cartoon appearance of the Seekers was available decoed as either Starscream or Thundercracker.
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===''MyClone''===
[[File:MyCloneRamjet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|''Myclone'' Ramjet]]
:A super-adorable figurine mold of Starscream was issued for this line, and redecorated as the [[chase figure]] Thundercracker. A Coneheads mold was also available, issued as Ramjet and chase figure Dirge, and retooled as Thrust.
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===Palisades===
[[File:PalisadesGhostStarscream.jpg|thumb|Ghost of Starscream statue]]
:Issued in 2005, this six-inch-tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms was sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]]. It was later redecoed as Skywarp, Sunstorm, Thundercracker, and the Ghost of Starscream.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Hero Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|''Robot Heroes'' Skywarp]]
:Another super-adorable figurine of Starscream, this time launching himself into the air. Redecorated as Skywarp and Thundercracker. A Thrust mold from the same line has yet to be redecorated.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Ramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''3D Battle-Card Game'' Ramjet]]
:This release is a 38-point "Uncommon" piece from the [[3D Battle-Card Game]] composed of punch-out parts from two different cards that can be reconfigured to make a robot or a fighter jet. The parts layout was used to produce Movie versions of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (as well as non-Seeker characters [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]) in the initial release and Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in the "Energon Wars" expansion set.
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==Notes==
[[File:BC05InfiltrationCoverSeekette.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|VOGUE!]]
*''Generation 2'' concept art revealed in the ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' book shows an unreleased desert camo variant on the Ramjet toy (previously seen in toy mock-up form) that would have been named [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]].
*A mostly black and grey mock-up of ''Generation 2'' Starscream was also seen from the same source as the Sandstorm mock-up. This toy has "[[:File:G2BlackDeathStarscreamMockup.jpg|Black Death]]" written on the nosecone and may perhaps have also been intended as a new character of that name. In 2012, a production colors [[:File:G2BlackDeathStarscreamProductionColor.jpg|test shot]] of this figure concept was found.
*Another mock-up deco variant of the Starscream toy in [[:File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|jungle colors]] is also known to exist. As with "Black Death" Starscream and previously mentioned desert camo Ramjet, this may have been intended to be a new character.
*Lastly, ''another'' mock-up deco variant of the Ramjet toy in [[:File:WhizBangNavyRamjetRedeco.jpg|cloud camo]] is also known to exist. As with all the above mock-up decoes, this may have been intended to be a new character.
*The Transformers [[fandom]] has long mused upon the possibility of female Seekers (and produced countless {{w|Mary Sue|self-insertion characters}} that are variants on the theme). A piece of [[Hasbro]] concept art of what appeared to be a female Seeker design appeared on the [[BotCon 2005]]-exclusive cover of [[Infiltration issue 0|''Infiltration'' #0]], but the idea didn't fully see fruition until ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], the first '''[[canon]]ical''' female character to share a body template with a Starscream. This development is either great or horrible, depending on your perspective.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetron''' (ジェットロン ''Jettoron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Sōusuǒ Chě''' (Taiwan, 搜索者, "Seeker"), '''Yóují''' (China, 游击, "Guerilla")
*''Polish'' '''Szperacz''' ("Seeker"/"Scout")

==References==
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[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Fan terminology]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Seekers| Seeker (body-type)]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Wings Universe subgroups]]

Ramjet (Animated)

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|''The name or term Ramjet does not refer to any other characters or ideas. You certainly can't read more about them by seeing [[Ramjet (disambiguation)]].''
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:''Ramjet is'' not ''a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]]''.

[[Image:AnimatedRamjetModel.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Derrick J. Wyatt|"No clone army..."]] [[Sam Register|"...definitely no clone army..."]] [[Marty Isenberg|"...absolutely no clone army in this show!"]]]]

'''Ramjet''', certainly not the '''Liar Starscream''', is the [[Starscream (Animated)|original Starscream]], and not a [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clone]].

What? We never said he was the original Starscream.

He does not have a problem with telling the truth. Not every single thing he ever says is a complete lie. Just because what he just said completely contradicts everything he said previously, this doesn't make him an irredeemable bold-faced liar.

{{bigquote|I'm not down! I can escape any time I want to! I... just don't want to.|Ramjet after not getting stasis cuffed by [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]],|and not from the episode "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part II]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor| [[Tom Kenny]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese)| [[Alexander Kovriznyh]] (Russian), [[Stefan Staudinger]] (German), [[Daniele Demma]] (Italian), [[Alexis Quiroz]] (Latin American Spanish, seasons 1 and 2), [[Kari Tamminen]] (Finnish)}}

[[Image:Starscream with Liarscream.jpg|thumb|left|"Argument is an intellectual process. Contradiction is just the automatic gainsaying of any statement the other person makes." "No it isn't." "It is." "Not at all."]]

Ramjet did not first try to assert that he was the original Starscream, then deny he said that, then deny that he was a liar when [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] called him a liar. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

Ramjet managed to do fairly well in the [[space bridge]] battle. He never told his Autobot targets that he wasn't about to shoot them. He was not trapped by [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] in a pair of [[stasis cuffs]], and after that didn't happen he wasn't helped to escape by the [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sycophant]], and he never denied that any of this occurred. When [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] came on the scene, Ramjet did not try to tell the giant his stabilizing servo was unbolted. Had he done so, Omega would have fallen for it and not just promptly kicked the clone a few miles away. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

Later, a stasis-cuffed [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]] wasn't helped at all out of his plight by Ramjet. And even if that ''had'' happened, the clone was being completely honest when he promised not to tell Megatron about Lugnut's humiliating failure. But none of that happened so it doesn't matter. Yeah, that's the ticket. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}}

[[Image:TFAni 5ServosofDoom LiarScream Helpless.jpg|thumb|"Your middle name's Judas, but you tell everyone that it's Jonathan."]]
Long after that, [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] didn't capture the disarmed and helpless Ramjet for [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] in exchange for a gyro-stabilizer. However, Lockdown didn't double-cross Sentinel when Ramjet didn't offer the bounty hunter a better deal earlier. Ramjet didn't break free and stasis cuff the alert Autobot on the spot. As Ramjet didn't try to get away with the armed and dangerous Sentinel, he wasn't knocked out of the sky by [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], who weren't accompanied by [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]]. Even if they did, the battle didn't go in Ramjet's favor and he didn't use Sentinel as a shield against their attacks. Ramjet didn't try to escape again, but Optimus didn't cover his face with foam. Had that happened, he wouldn't have dropped Sentinel head-first into the ground. After [[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]] didn't blast him out of the sky with a fireball, Optimus and Jazz didn't push a scoreboard on top of him. If they did, it wouldn't have hurt one bit, and he wouldn't have been stasis cuffed and hauled into custody. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

[[Image:TFAni_Decepticon_Air_BoxScream_ConeScream.jpg|thumb|left|200px|New helmet? What are you talking about?]]
Later, Sentinel Prime didn't steer his ship through a stormy nebula. Nor did it revive [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]], who wasn't still immobilized from his own slow-down ray. From there, Swindle didn't free and re-arm Ramjet along with the other captured Decepticons. Swindle also didn't give [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm]] and Ramjet strangely familiar helmets to tell them apart. Afterwards, Ramjet and the Decepticons didn't manhandle the Elite Guard. And if they did, they would've captured them before Sentinel sent a coded SOS to Optimus Prime. Fortunately, Optimus didn't appear out of Swindle's chest, and didn't send Ramjet and other Decepticons into chaos. The battle didn't spill out of the ship, where [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]] didn't somehow bombard him with a tornado. Ramjet also wasn't present when [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] didn't capture the Autobots and didn't try to freeze them in the decontamination unit. If he was, he certainly wasn't frozen when Jazz didn't booby-trap decontamination unit. He ultimately wasn't re-captured and sent to Cybertron, where he wasn't paraded around with the jubilant Sentinel. That's [[Thundercracker (Animated)|Thundercracker]] you're thinking of! {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}
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===''The Cool'' comic===
[[Image:StarscreamCloneArmyAttack01.jpg|thumb|right|200px|I've never been in any fancy Japanese comic books! What ''are'' [[you]] talking about!?]]

Ramjet did not join the rest of the [[Starscream clone (Animated)|Clone Army]] in battle for the Decepticon [[space bridge]]. And he was most certainly ''not'' shocked when Optimus Prime and Megatron joined forces to stop him! {{storylink|The Cool Episode 7}}

Ramjet certainly did not get wiped out by Omega Supreme, because he wasn't following Megatron's orders and he wasn't afraid of being destroyed by said warlord. {{storylink|The Cool Episode 8}}

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==Toys==
===Animated===
[[Image:AnimatedLegendsRamjetClearWhite.jpg|thumb|300px|This is always how I envisioned what my first toy would be like.]]
*'''Ramjet Clear White Version''' (EZ Collection, 2010)

: Not a redeco of a [[Starscream (Animated)#Legends Class|Legends-class Starscream]] in mostly colorful clear (with no opaque white parts), whose vehicle mode looks nothing like a futuristic, forward-swept wing fighter jet mashup of the [http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/s37/ Su-47 (S-37) Berkut Experimental Fighter] and the [http://macross2.net/m3/macrossplus/yf-19.htm YF-19 "Alpha One] from the series ''{{w|Macross Plus}}.'' Never heard of either of 'em.

: He was available everywhere ''except'' [[Ito Yokado]] stores in Japan, and very definitely ''not'' given away for free to customers there who purchased ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]]'' merchandise totaling at least 3,000 yen on [[July 24]]th.

:Whoever told you this mold was also used to make [[Starscream (Animated)#ClearPurple|Starscream Clear Purple Version]], [[Skywarp (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Skywarp Clear Purple Version]], [[Sunstorm (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Sunstorm Clear Orange Version]], [[Thundercracker (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Thundercracker Clear Blue Version]], and [[Starscream Clone Black Version]] is spreading falsehoods. That last one definitely sounds like a guy who doesn't exist.

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[[File:Ani-toy Ramjet Activator.jpg|thumb|300px|At long last! [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] finally has a toy!]]
*'''Ramjet''' (Activator, 2010)

: Whatever you might have heard, Ramjet is not a redeco of [[Activators]] [[Starscream (Animated)#Activators|Starscream]], and completely lacks the ability to transform into a futuristic jet with an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, which certainly wouldn't let him transform from vehicle to robot at the mere press of a button. Unthinkable.

: Nobody was ever able to obtain him, since he wasn't an [[exclusive]] "second chance" prize in a ''Transformers''-themed raffle held by Family Mart stores across Japan. He couldn't have been purchased through the mail with a combination of winning E, F, and G prize tickets and 2,500 yen. It was the grand prize for eleventy billion yen and an R ticket. Yeah, that's the ticket.

:This mold could not have been used to make [[Dirge (Animated)#Toys|Dirge]], [[Thundercracker (Animated)#Voyager|Thundercracker]], or [[Skywarp (Animated)#Toys|Skywarp]] even if anyone wanted to (they didn't), because it was stolen by gnomes before anyone was able to do so even if they wanted to, which, as we noted before, nobody did. So there.

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==Notes==
[[Image:LiarStarscreamABTCpt2.jpg|thumb|200px|He isn't angry at Hasbro, he is not about to fire at them.]]
* Ramjet's colors are completely original. They have nothing to do with [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] whatsoever, no sir. It's just a coincidence that he has burgundy wings and a white helmet. He certainly wasn't finally called "Ramjet" in ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac]],'' which is a terrible book nobody enjoys. Also, the name "Liar Starscream" was definitely not on his character model sheet.

*Ramjet's colors are entirely consistent. At no point does his off-white ever look cream.

* Ramjet was not given his Generation 1 counterpart's [[Conehead|cone-shaped helmet]] in "[[Decepticon Air]]". He didn't get it from anybody, especially not [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]]. Absolutely not. And even if he had, it certainly wouldn't have been drill-tipped, because that wouldn't have been awesome at all.

*Ramjet's nosecone is extremely brittle. It hasn't been reinforced at all. There's no way it can survive any midair collisions.

* He doesn't like toast.

* This entire article is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The fact that it's about Ramjet (who ''isn't'' a big fat liar) has nothing to do with anything. So there.

* We never said that this article spoke truth. You can't prove anything!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ramjet''' (ラムジェット ''Ramujetto'')

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Computron (G1)

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{{disambig2|the heroic and brilliant Autobot combiner|his evil and moronic counterpart|Computron (SG)}}
:''Computron is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Computron.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm a Mac.]]
'''Computron''' is the combination of the five [[Autobot]] [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s. Typically, the [[combiner]] process dulls the wits of the individual [[Transformer]]s because the minds of the individual robots are working in tandem and may not mesh well with each other. However, such is not the case for Computron. The Technobots managed to remedy that problem by pooling their intellects as one cohesive force, but in the process, severely lagged Computron's reaction time. Before coming to any decision, Computron must analyze the opinions of every individual Technobot, resulting in his falling behind in battle. In the end, he always makes the correct choice, but more often than not it's too little, too late. Thanks for nothing, brainiac!

Computron is composed of:

* [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] (torso)
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]]
* [[Lightspeed (G1 Technobot)|Lightspeed]]
* [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]

:In some universes, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] and [[Boltax (G1)|Cybaxx]] form an extension of Computron's left arm.

{{bigquote|What a ''nerd''.|[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] on Computron|"[[The Fall]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Computron LoveAndSteel.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|Probability of scaring the crap out of everybody: *sigh*...100%...]]

{{quote|Brawn without brains ill-becomes a warrior, Decepticon! You're too data-deficient to even ''comprehend'' what this acid-pellet gun is doing to you!|Computron to Abominus|"[[Love and Steel!]]"}}

The [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and the [[Decepticon]] [[Horrorcon]]s [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] were busy "terrorizing" the [[Nebulan]] city of [[Splendora]] when the Technobots arrived together with [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] to save the day. Once the Terrorcons combined to form [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] ordered the Technobots to do likewise.

Computron ordered the Nebulans to find shelter, vowing to protect them. He fared well against his dim-witted opponent, first blasting the bajeezus out of Abominus with his primary weapon, then bashing him with a steel I-beam with sufficient force to shatter the Decepticon combiner into his component Terrorcons, who promptly retreated.

Computron stood by as [[Duros]] and [[Arcana]] separated from their Autobot partners to explain to the shell-shocked Nebulans that ''this'' batch of giant alien robots wasn't out to terrorize anybody. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Bert Kramer]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese)|[[Yang Wenyuan]] (Chinese), [[Dario de Castro]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Holger Schwiers]] (German, "Grimlock's New Brain"), [[Peter Musäus]] (German, "Money Is Everything")}}

[[File:GrimlocksNewBrain-ComputronGrimlock.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Probability of showing up wearing the same hat as Grimlock: 42.6363%.]]
After [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] created the Technobots from parts within [[Unicron]]'s head, he revealed that they had the ability to combine to form Computron to counter the new [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. Computron stated that his computation capacity was near infinite, but he lacked the knowledge to use this capacity. Grimlock then transferred his [[anti-electron]]-endowed super-intelligence to the combiner via a [[Brainwave Transfer Device|silly helmet]]. Abominus tried to crush Computron in a powerful hug, but the Technobot gestalt fought back by vibrating violently, forcing Abominus to disengage into its Terrorcon components, who fled away along with Galvatron and the rest of his minions. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[File:Money-is-everything-computron.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

After the Technobots and [[Marissa Faireborn]] rescued space rogue [[Dirk Manus]] from [[Hun-Grrr]], Computron formed in order to evaluate the probability that Manus's tale of a [[Quintesson]] base on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]] wasn't a load of lies. He calculated it wasn't, and was absolutely correct. Computron had a chance for a rematch with Abominus once the full team made it to Titan, as the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] were working with the Quintessons... who were making trade deals for stolen goods with Manus. Computron again defeated Abominus, this time by using a focused blast from a hidden chest-cannon that triggered a mechanism that the Quintessons had installed into the Terrorcons in order to limit the time they could spend in their combined form. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money is Everything}}

Abominus got Computron back when the Technobots were sent to defend [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. Almost immediately after combining, Abominus declared that "Computron think too much" and blasted him, forcing him to disassemble. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

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====''The Great Transformer War'' manga====
[[File:Greattfwar rodimus.jpg|thumb|200px|left|You can ask Computron for the answer, but it'll take a while.]]

Once the Autobots rescued the scientist [[Dalton]] from Decepticon clutches, he immediately began building upgrades in Computron so he could fend off the already-upgraded Decepticon combiners.{{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}} Computron initially mopped the floor with [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], but a squirt of [[Cohesive Control Liquid]] brainwashed him into working for the Decepticons. Luckily, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] retaliated with a "defense spray" that neutralized the liquid. With his mind restored, Computron made short work of Abominus.{{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}
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====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:BirthFantasticDoublePrime-Computron.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Probability to Let that Decepticon alone, 77.90%]]

The Technobots formed Computron to assist [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] in his quest for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Computron occupied the Decepticons while Hot Rod made for Cybertron aboard the [[Trainbot|robot train]]. He tried to crush [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] with his bare hands, but failed. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Later, Computron was assembled to battle with his old nemesis Abominus. He covered the Headmasters' retreat so that they could deal with the threat of the [[Metamorphose|metal-warping meteorite]] unmolested by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}} He also helped defend [[San Francisco]] from [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and their [[buridanka|gigantic man-eating plant]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

Computron assembled on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to attack the Decepticons during Scorponok's leadership rally. The tide turned when Galvatron arrived and galvanized his troops to strike back at the Autobots. Computron was zapped by the rapidly advancing Decepticons, and fled with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} He was summoned again when the Autobots' relief aid supplies for Sandra were in danger. Computron faced off against Abominus, and calculated that the most probable method of defeating his opponent was a slo-mo flying jump kick. It worked. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

When the Decepticons fled into deep space to seek out new sources of energy, the Technobots joined Fortress in hunting them down. Computron was seen battling Abominus on the [[Twin Star]] planets. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} He also confronted [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] on [[Paradise]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

Back on Earth, Computron was assembled several times to deal with the growing number of Decepticon attacks. He was formed in Miami to defend an Autobot energy facility from Abominus and the Decepticons, but was unable to return to Autobot City in time to save Ultra Magnus from [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} As Sixshot's attacks continued, Computron was dispatched to another site as the Autobot forces wore thin. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} Later on, Computron helped Raiden and Defensor demolish an old Decepticon base after the enemy abandoned the planet Earth. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

Computron joined the entire Autobot army in journeying to the North Pole for a climactic battle with Scorponok. He fought against the evil combiners as the battle raged. Along with all the other Autobots present, Computron lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}}}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' manga====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops}}}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|[[Ricky Hayberg]] (''Combiner Wars'', English), [[Matthew Patrick]] (''Titans Return'', ''Power of the Primes'', English)}}
[[File:TF-CW-EP1-Computron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Probability of appearing in a better series: 0.01%]]
Computron fought in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]], and as such was in the crosshairs of the vengeful Camien [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Windblade|Prelude - Windblade}} One of the Combiners loyal to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s ruling council, {{storylink|The Council}} Computron was dispatched by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to apprehend Menasor. {{storylink|Homecoming (CW)|Homecoming}} The subsequent battle saw the two Combiners tumble through a [[space bridge]] to planet [[Caminus]]'s orbit, and their fight continued as they fell to the surface. By the time they landed, Menasor had prevailed, and Computron got stomped in the face and called a nerd. Such is life. {{storylink|The Fall}} In his final moments, the Autobot Combiner transmitted footage of Windblade heading to Cybertron to the exiled [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Duel}} His remains were brought back to Cybertron for examination, {{storylink|Homecoming (IDW)|Homecoming}} where they were subsequently absorbed by Starscream as he unleashed the power of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|A War of Giants}} When Starscream was defeated, Computron was somehow brought back to life along with Menasor. Once Windblade gave [[Victorion]] the Engima, the Combiners left peacefully. {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}

Computron assisted in the reconstruction efforts following the end of the Combiner Wars. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] suggested Computron might have access to historical battle records showing where [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] might be found, so he and the other Combiners were recruited by the [[Mistress of Flame]] to investigate. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} They eventually reached Fortress Maximus, {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} where Computron deduced the [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]'s [[transformation cog]] was damaged, but the weapons systems were intact. Victorion ordered Computron to take control of Fortress Maximus's weapon systems and fire everything they had at [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}} When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrived at Fortress Maximus and revealed the Mistress of Flame had perished, Computron and the other Combiners assumed him responsible and attacked. Once Windblade arrived and the fight stopped long enough for Megatron to explain, Computron fused with the other Combiners using the Enigma of Combination, turning Victorion into a super-Combiner. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}}

Unfortunately, the empowered Victorion proved no match for Trypticon and the Combiners were forced to separate again, though Computron was quick to jump back into the fray. He directed Menasor towards a weak spot in Trypticon's foot in an attempt to knock him off balance, later joining the others in attacking Trypticon's fortress mode from all sides. {{storylink|In Good Hands}} When Trypticon swallowed Victorion and the Enigma, he used its power to take control of Computron and the other Combiners, forcing them to attack Maximus, Windblade and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Consumed}} Computron was freed form Trypticon's control after the Titan expelled the Enigma, and he bore witness to the return of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and the death of Optimus. Though still mourning his former leader's loss, he agreed to join Megatron's quest to stop Megatronus. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}} Unfortunately, while the others went searching for the [[Requiem Blaster]], Computron and his team were cornered by [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]], who promptly killed him again with a single shot through the torso. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
During the war, the Technobots were approached by the genius designer [[Ironclad]], who had an idea to improve their combined form, with him helping to form a special arm. His idea was rejected, but the team used the idea to add Scrounge and Cybaxx, also known as [[Boltax (G1)|Boltax]], to Computron. They hoped Cybaxx's [[Underbase]]-fuelled knowledge and power would help them defeat the unstoppable [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]. It didn't. {{storylink|Lively Pursuit}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Computron animated.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Probability of having been created by Grimlock: 33.635%]]

On an alien world, the Technobots faced the new Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] base, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. They combined into Computron in response to Scorponok assuming its beast mode. Mr. Smart Guy then strode forward confidently, only to get wholloped with a huge boulder thrown by his opponent. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Computron and Scorponok|Technobots and Scorponok commercial}}

{{note|A portion of this animation was re-used for the [[title sequence]] of "[[The Rebirth]]".}}

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==Games==
===The Transformers (PS2)===
[[File:Computron-TransformersPS2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
{{voiceactor|[[Strings Kozisek]] (English)}}
====Decepticon story====
Computron was first encountered in the desert when the Decepticons investigated a drill bit made of a mysterious meteorite. He later defended the [[Enormous Laser Transmission Array]] when the Decepticons invaded ELTA looking for the [[Zel Quartz]]. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Computron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Effectiveness in battle: 30%]]
[[File:Computron-BattleTactics.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Probability of obtaining me: 0.046%]]
Computron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He could be recruited if all five of his component members were at max level.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Computron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Probability of finding pants off the rack that fit: 0.003%]]

*'''Computron''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-91'''

: Computron is formed out of all five Technobots. As a [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]] combiner, each smaller Technobot attaches as a limb into the central body, Scattershot. He is completed by attaching fists, feet, a large chestplate, and head and is armed with Scattershot's rifle. Like [[Bruticus (G1)#Generation 1|Bruticus]], one can leave most of the smaller toys' vehicle mode weapons attached.

:As the combining connection points are on Scattershot's knees, it means there is some baggage around Computron's thighs as Scattershot's lower legs are hanging off them. Also, Nosecone is nominally Computron's left leg, but due to Nosecone's combiner connector being set further back than the hole that the foot attaches to, Nosecone makes Computron look like he's always taking a step forward. When attached as his legs, Nosecone and Lightspeed are two of the very few Scramble City-style limbs who face backwards, Lightspeed in particular due to clearance issues with his feet and Computron's footplate.

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=125 More information on Computron at Transformers-Universe.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Computron/computron.htm More information on Computron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1987/instr_computron.jpg Instructions for Computron at Botchthecrab.com]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy Computron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Probability of replacing the limbs [[Sunstreaker (G1)|with]] [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|different]] [[Mirage (G1)|bots]] (well, except for [[Prowl (Kre-O)|one]]) to form a different [[Betatron|gestalt]]: 50%]]
*'''Computron''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A7030'''
**''Pieces'': '''75'''

:Part of the third wave of [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, Computron comes as a set of four component Kreons: Afterburst, Lightstorm, Scattershot, and Strafe. The Kreons can be built into their robot modes or their vehicle modes, or they can be built into Computron by taking them apart and combining their pieces.

:Like the entire Micro Changer combiner sets, Computron comes with only one ''Kre-O'' display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing and a ''Kre-O'' logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them into the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention on where you should put the ''Kre-O'' logo sticker. Also, Computron's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off from the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.

:As Kreon combiners only involve four components, ''Kre-O'' [[Nosecone (G1)#Kre-O|Nosecone]] instead ended up as a Series 3 blind-bagged figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OComputron/computron.htm More information on Computron at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:TF-Generations-Computron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Probability of being able to do the Mashed Potato: 87.5%]]
*'''Computron''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Scattershot's rifle, shield, Afterbreaker's two rifles, Lightsteed's gun, Nosecone's drill-gun, Computron hands and feet, Cybaxx Targetmaster

:''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Computron is composed of the entire Technobot team, including Scrounge. While Scattershot is redecoed from his individual Voyager Class figure, "Lightsteed" (renamed due to [[trademark]] issues) and Nosecone are redecoed from Deluxe Class [[Streetwise (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Streetwise]] and [[Brawl (G1)#CombinerWars|Brawl]] respectively (with Nosecone using the [[BotCon 2016]] exclusive [[Ram Horn#Generations|General Ramhorn]] figure's drill accessory), whereas "Afterbreaker" (also renamed), Strafe and Scrounge are retooled from ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe Class [[Groove_(G1)#MayMayhemDeluxe|Protectobot Groove]], [[Air Raid (G1)#Generations|Air Raid]] and ''Thrilling 30'' Legends Class [[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|Autobot Cosmos]], respectively. Scrounge can attach to Strafe (thanks to an added peg that's part of the retool), who forms Computron's left arm in the official configuration. The five Technobots are ''generally'' decoed to match their original 1987 figures, but have some occasional hue differences and callouts to details from the cartoon.

:Like [[Victorion#Toys|Victorion]], Computron features new pairs of hands and feet. The hands can be stored underneath the feet's cavity when Computron is not formed, and were later reused as ''Unite Warriors'' [[Ruination_(RID)#Unite_Warriors|Baldigus]]'s hands and feet.

:Computron was only available as part of a box set, including a poster and a collector card based on his packaging art. The set was one of several so-called "Collection Packs" that were "online exclusives" in the United States, available from online retailers such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] as well as the online stores of "big box" retailers such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]. In Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore and Taiwan, the set was available at general retail. In Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, it was sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online.

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=6590 More information on Computron at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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===Unite Warriors===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Computron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Probability of pulling off a Superhero Landing: 0.54%]]
*'''Computicon''' ('''Computron''')<ref>The on-package Japanese name is コンピューティコン (Computicon), but the accompanying English subtitle is "Computron".</ref> (Multi-pack, 2016-[[August 27|08-27]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''UW-08'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons (combine to form a larger gun for Computicon), Techbot weapons/extremities

:Released as part of the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' lineup, Takara's take on "Computicon" is very different from Hasbro's version. Only two of the figures (Scattershot and Afterburner) actually use the same base sculpts, and both sport tooling changes, with Scattershot even sporting a different combiner chest and head sculpt more closely resembling Generation 1 Computicon. Strafe, Lightspeed, and Nosecone are retooled from ''Unite Warriors'' Blast Off, ''Combiner Wars'' Wheeljack, and Rook, respectively. All five figures are retooled and decoed to much more closely match their G1 cartoon appearances.

:Strangely, he does not include the same dedicated hands and feet as the Hasbro version. Instead he opts to use the standard ''Combiner Wars'' hand/foot guns. The packaging and instructions also assign the "wrong" HFG to each Techbot, only Lightspeed is actually affected by this since his HFG has unique tooling left over from [[Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]]. Like previous ''Unite Warriors'' releases, his box gives his Western name, Computron, in English alongside his Japanese moniker, Computicon, in katakana.

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=6596 More information on Computicon at Transformers-Universe.com]''

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==Notes==
* Computron's standard animation model uses Lightspeed's chest as the combiner's back.
* Since the Japanese name for the Decepticons is "Destrons", any Destron subgroup names, such as "[[Combaticon (G1)|Combatron]]" or "[[Stunticon (G1)|Stuntron]]", also ended with "-tron". The association was further enforced by the presence of the individual Transformer names "Megatron" and "Galvatron". Thus Computron's name was changed to "Computicon" for the Japanese market, even though "-con" was normally used in the English-speaking market as a stock suffix for Decepticon subgroup names. {{fact}}

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Computicon''' (コンピューティコン ''Konpyūtikon'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Diànnǎo Jīngāng''' (Taiwan, 電腦金剛, "Computer [[Wikipedia:Vajra|Vajra]]"), '''Jìsuàn Wáng''' (China, 计算王, "Computing King")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Autobots]]
[[Category:Technobots]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]

Stormclash

2018-05-23T22:43:19Z

Liamjamesadams:

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:''Stormclash is a [[Caminus|Camien]] [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Stormclash-charactermodel.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]'s gender-swapped counterpart.]]
Though '''Stormclash''' and her [[twin]] sister [[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] know each other well enough to finish each other's sentences, that's as close as the two get. Stormclash has a staggering proclivity for ruthless violence, which concerns her more pacifist sister. There are very few courses of action Stormclash won't consider, no matter how ugly and aggressive—and if Skyburst is in danger, those courses of action may number zero.

Stormclash can combine with her fellow [[Torchbearer]]s to form [[Victorion]]. She and her sister have a tendency to finish each other's sentences.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:GhostStories-skyburstandstormclash.jpg|thumb|left|250px|To the... Bat-Copter?]]

Stormclash and [[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] accompanied then [[Torchbearer]] leader [[Praesidia Magna]] on a mission to [[Parvus Oppidum]], an all but abandoned mining town that had recently been beset by bandits after their meager energon supplies. Though things were quiet when they first arrived, the bandits soon returned. During the ensuing battle, both Stormclash and Skyburst were attacked by a marauder with a bat alt-mode, causing one of them to crash into the ground below just as it began to crack open thanks to a black hole that had opened up below the town. As the singularity began sucking everything in, Stormclash held onto her sister as they tried to make their escape. Once the marauders and the black hole disappeared, leaving Parvus in ruins, Stormclash and Skyburst looked on in sympathy as their teammate [[Rust Dust]] cradled the lifeless body of her friend [[Fastbreak (G1)|Fastbreak]] in her arms.

Though they had seemingly gone missing after the events at Parvus, neither [[Pyra Magna|Pyra]] or [[Rust Dust]] having had seen them for some time, Stormclash and Skyburst eventually turned up again and were made members of Pyra Magna's team. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

[[File:AnUneventfulNight-SkyburstStormclash.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.6|I'm [[Tomax and Xamot|Tomax]] on the right!]]

Soon after [[Caminus]] entered the [[Council of Worlds]], Pyra Magna and her team were sent to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to search for the remains of [[Crystal City]].

When investigating a commotion, Stormclash and Skyburst were horrified to find this [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|nutter Arcee]] had attacked [[Cityspeaker]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]! The Torchbearers confronted Arcee for this blasphemy and when it turned out she was going to smash the fabled [[Enigma of Combination]], the twins demanded she step off. In the chaos, the group were turned into a combiner named [[Victorion]] and afterwards, the twins remarked how they'd been even more unified than before. {{storylink|An Uneventful Night}}

The Torchbearers opted to stay in the [[Rust Sea]] for a time, still learning to control their new powers. The inhabitants of the wasteland soon learned to avoid them. On one occasion, the team appeared to scare off a group of [[Zombie|zombified]] [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

They remained in exile until [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]], seeking answers about what it ''truly'' meant to be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], decided to visit the group. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Merging into Victorion, the Torchbearers tested Optimus's physical and spiritual resolve. Optimus's agnosticism about the [[Matrix of Leadership]] prompted Victorion to lay claim to the Matrix and vow to build Optimus into a worthy Prime. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

The Torchbearers travelled back to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], where they combined and joined [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]'s forces in quelling a Decepticon riot at the [[space bridge|spacebridge]]. {{Storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} After Optimus declared [[Earth]] a member of the [[Council of Worlds]], the Torchbearers—still combined—took part in a skirmish against [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]]'s splinter force of Decepticons, but had to separate and fall back to the ''[[Skyroller]]'' after [[China]] deployed its anti-Transformer weaponry. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

As a show of good faith, the Autobots began patrolling impoverished and troubled regions around the world; Stormclash and the other Torchbearers would defend a Middle Eastern girl's school from religious fanatics. The Torchbearers would later travel to the [[White House]] after [[Aileron]] went rogue, forming Victorion and extricating the Autobots from the White House lawn. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} The Torchbearers participated in Optimus and [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Soundwave]]'s joint operation on the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. They found, however, that Galvatron had prepared for their arrival by creating a planetary Enigma of Combination from [[G.B. Blackrock]]'s [[Onyx]] tech, and Victorion was subsequently torn apart. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} By the time that the Torchbearers had regained consciousness, the fight had already moved offworld, and the Torchbearers stayed behind to coordinate the extraction effort. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}} The team helped mop up the Decepticon stragglers, {{storylink|White Light}} but the intervention of the [[Earth Defense Command]] forced them to change their priorities and form Victorion to see off the humans. {{storylink|White Heat}}

Over the course of several months, the Autobots settled into their new role as global protectors, unaware that there were [[Miles Mayhem|those humans]] who still saw them as unlawful alien invaders. Stormclash and the Torchbearers were deployed from [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in [[Monument Valley]] to [[Oregon]], where they defended Arcee and [[Jazz (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jazz]] from an unprovoked [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] attack. As Victorion, they used her gravity powers to harmlessly take down human aircraft in the wake of Soundwave's EMP attack. {{storylink|Concorde Hymn}} Victorion maintained guard outside Autobot City as the situation intensified. {{storylink|The New Colossus}} Not long afterwards, the [[Dire Wraith|Dire Wraiths]] and [[M.A.S.K.]] besieged Autobot City for the deposits of [[Ore-13]] beneath. As Victorion, the Torchbearers went up against [[Baron Karza]], but when the [[Microspace]] tyrant released an army of Dire Wraiths from his innards, Victorion split into her components to better deal with the swarm. {{storylink|Valley Forge}}

When Karza had been thwarted, the Autobots and their allies returned to policing an increasingly volatile Earth. Stormclash accompanied her leader to the [[Matterhorn]], where they witnessed a massive alien ship make planetfall. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} It turned out that it contained the nomadic [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s, and, as Victorion, the Torchbearers watched as [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Rum-Maj]] made their introductions. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}

[[File:TheNextDay-helicoptertwins.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

When Prime and Pyra Magna had a falling out, Stormclash and the other Torchbearers silently watched on with some new colonist recruits as Prime attempted to defend his manipulation of their faith. The twins attended Prime's diplomatic summit between humans, Transformers, and Junkions, but negotiations were cut short by a massive [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] attack on the part of the Junkions. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} Once more leaning on their faith in him, Prime simply told his followers to counter-attack, and the twins formed Victorion to tear into the oncoming Junkion attackers. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}} When Optimus had an abrupt change of heart midway through the battle, he was able to broker a new and more permanent peace with the ramshackle aliens. Together, the Cybertronians and Junkions relocated to the [[Marshall Islands|Bikini Atoll]] to begin the construction of "[[Little Cybertron]]," a permanent city for the Junkions. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}} On Pyra Magna's orders, Stormclash and her sister helped extricate some Junkion workers from a collapsed building. {{storylink|The Next Day, and the Next}}

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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
Stormclash gave [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] a lift to the [[Primal Basilica]] before returning to assist with reconstruction efforts. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:StormclashEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}
*'''Class''': Aerial
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 1 star
*'''Weapons''': Seeing as Stormclash is the more violent of the two, she fittingly wields dual Miniguns.
*'''Ability: Air Strike''': Fires 4 rockets at the target building dealing moderately high damage.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:stormclash| Stormclash at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''Generations''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Stormclash.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|How many of this mold do you own now?]]
*'''Victorion''' (Collection Pack, [[2016]])
:''Accessories:'' Sword

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Stormclash is a [[retool]] of Deluxe Class [[Alpha Bravo#Generations|Alpha Bravo]] from the same toy line, with a new head, chest, and forearms, and transforms into a helicopter that resembles an {{w|Aérospatiale Dauphin}}. Stormclash can also form either an arm or a leg for any standard-issue ''Combiner Wars''/''Unite Warriors'' gestalt or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber's]] legs, though she was intended to combine with her teammates [[Pyra Magna#Generations|Pyra Magna]], [[Skyburst (G1)#Generations|Skyburst]], [[Dust Up#Generations|Dust Up]], [[Jumpstream#Generations|Jumpstream]], and [[Rust Dust#Generations|Rust Dust]] to form Victorion, with her weapon forming the blade of Victorion's sword.

:Like the rest of her Torchbearers, Stormclash features a Cybertronic tampograph on her alternate mode, which reads "''Danger comes, the end is near''" on her right.

:Stormclash was only available as part of a Victorion box set, including a poster and a collector card based on the set's packaging art. The set was one of several so-called "Collection Packs" that were "online exclusives" in the United States, available from online retailers such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], and [[BigBadToyStore]] as well as the online stores of "big box" retailers such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]. In Hasbro's Asian markets such as Singapore and Taiwan, the set was available at general retail. In Australia, it was sold at Toys"R"Us stores, whereas in Canada, was both sold at Toys"R"Us stores and available via Amazon Canada. In The United Kingdom, it was available via the UK Toys"R"Us website (but never sold in stores), whereas in Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online.

:This version of the sculpt was also redecoed into [[Lunaclub#Toys|''Unite Warriors'' Lunaclub]].

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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Stormclash''' (ストームクラッシュ ''Sutōmukurasshu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jí Xí''' (疾袭, "Quick Raid")

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Megatron (SG)

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|''This article is about the heroic Decepticon leader. For his evil counterpart(s), see [[Megatron (G1)]], [[Galvatron (G1)]]. For other meanings, see [[Megatron (disambiguation)]], [[Galvatron (disambiguation)]].''
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:''Megatron is the [[Decepticon leader|nice leader]] of the heroic [[Decepticon]]s in the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Megatronshatteredglassprofile.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|In the mirrorverse, math isn't evil.]]
'''Megatron''' was a young mathematician who lectured at a university in [[Polyhex]]. Because of this, he noticed a disturbing trend in the numbers: civil war was certain! His colleagues just called him crazy and laughed it off, but when the maniacal [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] and his evil army of [[Autobot]]s took over [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron had been waiting in the underground, forming a resistance movement to take back Cybertron and keep the Autobots from conquering the universe and plundering it, as they had done to Cybertron.

When an attempted coup by [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]] resulted in [[Cyclonus (SG)|one of his trusted soldiers]] assassinating him, Megatron was resurrected by [[Nexus Prime]] into an even more powerful form known as '''Galvatron'''. Fueled by both the power of the [[Thirteen]] and a vision of a healed, peaceful Cybertron granted to him in the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]], he is now an even more determined and powerful adversary to the evil Autobots, though the betrayal he suffered sometimes still haunts him.

In both forms, he can wield the mighty [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] tank, his weapon of choice.

{{quote|Your tyranny ends here, Prime! Cybertronians will once again know the freedom which is their right!|Megatron|"[[Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:Shatteredglassmegatrondecepticons.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|See? So friendly.]]
There were those who opposed the tyranny of Optimus Prime's merciless Autobots, but they were scattered. But there would come a leader, and Megatron emerged from the city of [[Polyhex]] to unite them. After retaking some of Cybertron, Megatron pushed the odds in his favor by inventing the art of [[transformation]] and renaming his forces "Decepticons." However, Optimus Prime was able to duplicate this technology, and intended to use it to conquer other worlds.

As Optimus Prime built his ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' for this purpose, Megatron and his inner circle planned to derail Prime's attempts at expansion. During a critical moment, the body of what appeared to be one of Optimus Prime's former lieutenants, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]], was discovered by them and brought into their Polyhex stronghold. It was discovered that Cliffjumper had traveled from another universe which mirrored their own. After some misgivings, Cliffjumper agreed to aid them in their assault on the ''Ark'' and lent the technology from his [[glass gas]] towards the cause. On the battlefield, Prime was enraged that Cliffjumper had double-crossed him, and Megatron took the shot that was meant for the strange traveler. Cliffjumper was finally convinced of where he stood and backed Megatron whole-heartedly, and after destroying the ''Ark'' and its launching platform, Megatron critically wounded Prime and called his forces into retreat. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

Sometime later, Megatron led the defense of the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel dump that the [[Decepticon]]s had recently rediscovered. He ended up being injured enough to be taken out of the fight, and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] fussed over and helped repair him. As the situation started looking dire, Megatron considered destroying the fuel dump to keep it out of Autobot hands. Fortunately, [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] called in the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] right at that moment. Megatron was impressed at the squad's skill in beating back the Autobots, but a bit put off by their... enthusiasm.

When the [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]]' appearance further disrupted the fight and sent the Autobots packing back to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Decepticons discussed the now running-loose Dinobots. Megatron agreed with [[Dirge (SG)|Dirge]]'s suggestion that they attempt to capture some of them to bolster their own forces. He ordered Starscream to gather a small force of their best mechs and have them commence the "Dinobot Hunt". {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

A short time before the launch of the Autobots' ''Ark'', Megatron flew out to the [[Temple of Knowledge]], believing he had been summoned by [[Boltax (SG)|Boltax]]. Instead, it was [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] who had lured Megatron into a trap. Ricochet and [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] subdued the Decepticon leader. The Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s hung Megatron over a pit lined with deathtraps and broadcast a ransom to the Decepticons. Ricochet believed that the Decepticons would not follow the ''Ark'' into space without Megatron. However, the Decepticons chose to send a small force to rescue him while continuing the preparations for departure. Optimus Prime also arrived, angry with Ricochet's plan. The Decepticon Micromasters distracted the Autobots, allowing Megatron to escape his prison. Megatron snatched up Ricochet's weapon, Nightstick, but Nightstick took control of Megatron's arm. Optimus took advantage of the situation, grabbing Megatron's own weapon [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] and charging at Megatron. Megatron turned, though, and Rumbler's sword severed Megatron's wrist, allowing him to regain control of his arm. Rumbler returned to Megatron's side and the Autobots retreated. {{storylink|Do Over}}

Using specifications from the Decepticons on Earth, a [[stellar spanner]] was constructed to link to Earth. Once it was operational, Megatron contacted Starscream to coordinate the first transfer. He sent [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]] to Earth as an ambassador, and authorized a troop exchange so half of the Decepticons on Earth could return home. Unfortunately after Shockwave arrived on Earth, the Earth-end spanner had technical difficulties. {{storylink|Transhuman}}

[[File:SGCyclonus Reunification4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Cyclonus is a traitor? Yeah, whatever, maybe in [[Shattered Glass|OPPOSITE LAND.]]]]
When [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticons' base to ask after [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], Megatron welcomed them in, with the proviso that they explain why they were looking for Heatwave and being chased by [[Computron (SG)|Computron]]. After Landquake finished said explanation, Megatron sent [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] to fetch Heatwave. As they waited, he told Aquarius that he looked forward to an alliance between the Decepticons and [[Quintesson]]s. Once Heatwave arrived, Megatron told their visitors that he hoped his "skilled soldier" could answer their questions.

Unfortunately, further discussion was cut short when Megatron was shocked and caught off-guard by Cyclonus opening fire on him, in an assassination plot masterminded by Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} The traitor Cyclonus was escorted away, but it was too late: Megatron was dead. However, Breakaway believed they could return Megatron to life if the four travelers and Heatwave put their hands on Megatron's body. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}}

[[File:NexusPrimeRevivesGalvatron TheComingStorm1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm not sure! I'm afraid we'll have to use... MATH.]]
They were successful, as the gestalt members' ministrations resulted in both them being reborn as Nexus Prime, and Megatron being resurrected as Galvatron. The two went out to face down [[Omega Doom]], who had arrived outside of the Decepticon base.

When Nexus Prime went into space to deal with a deadly missile Omega Doom launched towards the sun during the fight, Galvatron stayed behind and led his Decepticons in a defense against the behemoth. Omega Doom was able to defeat all of his attackers and damage Galvatron, but by that time Nexus Prime had finished dealing with the missile, and laid the smackdown on Omega Doom.

As he later received repairs from [[Mixmaster (SG)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scavenger (SG)|Scavenger]], Galvatron told Nexus Prime he respected the gestalt's choice to leave, and gave him use of the stellar spanner they had retrieved from Alpha Trion's laboratory. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

Galvatron's style of leadership was noticeably different than Megatron's. Even Starscream had difficulty accepting the two as the same being. Galvatron's decision to pardon Cyclonus for the assassination of Megatron was a particular sore point among the rank and file Decepticons. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

When he learned of [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]]'s plan to invade Cliffjumper's home universe, Galvatron dispatched a strike team to warn the heroic Autobots. Unfortunately, Magnus succeeded in destroying that universe using the [[Terminus Blade]], relic of the Thirteen. Only that universe's Earth survived, transporting into orbit near Galvatron's Cybertron. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}} Galvatron coordinated with [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] in bringing their two forces together, and fast-tracked repairs on the stellar spanner to ensure easy travel between their two worlds. {{storylink|Solar Requiem}}

When more refugees from Cliffjumper's world arrived after a detour into the past, Galvatron welcomed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]] and his crew as well. {{storylink|Falling into Place}} Upon learning of an Autobot attack on [[Decepticon City (SG)|Decepticon City]], Galvatron rallied his forces aboard the ''[[Annex]]'' to assist Starscream on negative-Earth. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

[[File:GalvatronDecepticonCityDebark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Isn't a helicopter a bit of a step down from a space jet?]]
Arriving at Decepticon City, Galvatron leapt into the fray and hunted down Optimus Prime for a one-on-one duel. During their conflict, the treacherous Rodimus jumped in between the combatants, ostensibly to claim the credit for taking down the weakened Galvatron. In fact, he dropped a blaster in easy reach of the Decepticon leader, so that when Optimus ordered him out of the way, Galvatron was armed to destroy Prime. {{storylink|Memory's Splinter}} Galvatron's last round of blaster fire finished Prime, and the Autobots beat a hasty retreat aboard [[Sky Lynx (SG)|Sky Lynx]]. Starscream was ready to celebrate, but Galvatron's lingering connection to the Thirteen warned him the danger wasn't over yet. {{storylink|Restoration}}

Flying back to Cybertron, Galvatron discovered he was correct when the planet came to life, becoming the Dark God [[Primus]] who wanted to attack Earth. Galvatron's ship was driven off by Primus's immense power, but the positive-Earth surprised everyone by transforming into a mechanical Light God named Gaea, and decapitating her foe. With Primus destroyed, Gaea offered her planet body as a new Cybertron for the displaced populace. Optimus Prime had been restored by Primus's opposite, Unicron, as the more enlightened Nova Prime. Galvatron accepted his old foe and Nova's Knights of Unicron as guardians of the new order, and the heroic Decepticons and Autobots formed a governance council to oversee their combined people. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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===''Recordicons''===
Megatron was annoyed when Ravage's inability to be an effective guard led the Decepticons to be captured and subjected to a smelting pool. {{storylink|Recordicons#Recordicons #29|Recordicons #29}}

===''Timelines''===
[[File:EpilogueTwo SoundwaveMegatronStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|]]

Megatron was the leader of the heroic Decepticons on Earth. When the Decepticons captured the infiltration robot [[Nightbird (SG)|Nightbird]], their [[Cobra]] ally [[Xamot (SG)|Xamot]] assured Megatron that Cobra fully supported the Decepticons against the evil Autobots.
{{storylink|Epilogue Two}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Autobots were intending to launch from Cybertron in a battleship, Megatron led an attack on their base of operations, and he and his men were able to destroy the Autobot ship. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (Legends)|Shattered Glass}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:ShatteredGlasstoy-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Apparently, he carries around a mini [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] on his arm.]]
*'''Megatron & Rodimus''' (Convention Souvenir 3-Pack, [[2008]])
**''Accessories'': "Rumbler" Tank-cannon, missile, sword-blade

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Megatron is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]-exclusive Ultra Class evil ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Ultra|Galvatron]], with a more heroic color scheme and a new head mold based on an early character model for [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (see below). He comes with [[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]] and [[Divebomb (SG)#Toys|Divebomb]] as a bagged set, limited to 1100 pieces.

:Megatron transforms into a silver and black Cybertronic jet with red accents and blue translucents. Included is the "[[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]]" tank (which is originally a representation of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Megatron's tank form, and a sort-of homage of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]), which can plug onto the top of the vehicle mode and can also fire missiles out of its spring-loaded main gun (presumably meant to be a [[fusion cannon]]). [[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]] can be activated by tugging his transparent wing tips outward, which extends the blue sections, raises the upper gray parts of his wings in an "X-wing" configuration, and deploys the red weapons underneath. In robot mode, Rumbler can be attached to either of his arms as a cannon, or it can be flipped around and have a sword attached to the rear of its turret. Like most convention exclusives, the electronics from this accessory have been stripped out to keep costs down.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SGtoy-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Bwah! Free candy and ponies for all Earth children! Bwah!]]
*'''Galvatron & Thundercracker''' (Convention souvenir 2-pack, [[2011]])
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rotor blades, Cyber Key

:''Timelines'' Galvatron is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Evac (Cybertron)#Voyager|Evac]], and transforms into a gray and purple Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. His rotor blades spin using a geared push-button, and become a spinning-blade weapon mounted on his robot mode's left arm. He has an [[Retractable string gimmick|adjustable tow-hook on a string]], which retracts with the push of a button: this gimmick ends up on his right robot-mode arm. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his back end (backpack in robot mode) swings around a pair of spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers which double as the helicopter's engine exhausts when not deployed (or loaded with missiles, for that matter).

:Galvatron came with ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Toys|Thundercracker]] and both were limited to 1800 pieces. Galvatron's toy was also used for [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'']] [[Blades (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blades]], and [[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]].

:Because of the glorious nature of [[5mm post]]s, Galvatron is capable of attaching the tank included with his previous toy to his arm for additional firepower.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Earlymegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|It's tough to homage anything older.]]
*Megatron's head design is based on the early [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]] [[character model]] seen in the first Transformers [[commercial]], early issues of the Marvel Comics, and Megatron's Marvel ''Transformers Universe'' profile. Likewise, the helmet colors are derived from the Marvel Comics as well, featuring a black helmet on a silver face. The head was designed by [[Dan Khanna]].
*The [[Fun Publications]] photography incorrectly shows the Rodimus/Megatron set as having come with [[Rampage (SG)|Rampage]] instead of Divebomb.
*Megatron using math to predict future trends is based on [[wikipedia:psychohistory (fictional)|psychohistory]] from [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov|Isaac Asimov]]'s [[wikipedia:Foundation series|Foundation series]] of novels,<ref>http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=70915#70915</ref> but if we wanted to be cynical about it, we'd probably point out that it's more likely inspired by its then-recent importance in [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]'s ''Civil War'' crossover, wherein [[Mister Fantastic]]'s usage of psychohistory defined his character arc in the event.
[[File:Galvatronsgcustom.jpg|thumb|200px|Speak softly and carry a big <s>stick</s> tank.]]
*His Galvatron form is based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], but with [[Galvatron (G1)|Generation 1 Galvatron]]'s color scheme. The idea was inspired by a customized toy (right) by Fun Publications' [[Jesse Wittenrich]], who painted a Galvatron using the ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]] he didn't want. He'll be happy to tell you that [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] can still attach to Galvatron's right arm via the pegs there.
*Galvatron's creation is tied to [[Primus]], mirroring Generation 1 Galvatron's [[Unicron]]ian origin.
*While several other characters have received multiple BotCon exclusive toys, he and his pack-mate Thundercracker are the only ones to be "off-theme" exclusives, being ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' toys sold at an ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''-oriented convention.
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Megatron (SG)

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|''This article is about the heroic Decepticon leader. For his evil counterpart(s), see [[Megatron (G1)]], [[Galvatron (G1)]]. For other meanings, see [[Megatron (disambiguation)]], [[Galvatron (disambiguation)]].''
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:''Megatron is the [[Decepticon leader|nice leader]] of the heroic [[Decepticon]]s in the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Megatronshatteredglassprofile.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|In the mirrorverse, math isn't evil.]]
'''Megatron''' was a young mathematician who lectured at a university in [[Polyhex]]. Because of this, he noticed a disturbing trend in the numbers: civil war was certain! His colleagues just called him crazy and laughed it off, but when the maniacal [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] and his evil army of [[Autobot]]s took over [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron had been waiting in the underground, forming a resistance movement to take back Cybertron and keep the Autobots from conquering the universe and plundering it, as they had done to Cybertron.

When an attempted coup by [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]] resulted in [[Cyclonus (SG)|one of his trusted soldiers]] assassinating him, Megatron was resurrected by [[Nexus Prime]] into an even more powerful form known as '''Galvatron'''. Fueled by both the power of the [[Thirteen]] and a vision of a healed, peaceful Cybertron granted to him in the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]], he is now an even more determined and powerful adversary to the evil Autobots, though the betrayal he suffered sometimes still haunts him.

In both forms, he can wield the mighty [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] tank, his weapon of choice.

{{quote|Your tyranny ends here, Prime! Cybertronians will once again know the freedom which is their right!|Megatron|"[[Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:Shatteredglassmegatrondecepticons.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|See? So friendly.]]
There were those who opposed the tyranny of Optimus Prime's merciless Autobots, but they were scattered. But there would come a leader, and Megatron emerged from the city of [[Polyhex]] to unite them. After retaking some of Cybertron, Megatron pushed the odds in his favor by inventing the art of [[transformation]] and renaming his forces "Decepticons." However, Optimus Prime was able to duplicate this technology, and intended to use it to conquer other worlds.

As Optimus Prime built his ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' for this purpose, Megatron and his inner circle planned to derail Prime's attempts at expansion. During a critical moment, the body of what appeared to be one of Optimus Prime's former lieutenants, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]], was discovered by them and brought into their Polyhex stronghold. It was discovered that Cliffjumper had traveled from another universe which mirrored their own. After some misgivings, Cliffjumper agreed to aid them in their assault on the ''Ark'' and lent the technology from his [[glass gas]] towards the cause. On the battlefield, Prime was enraged that Cliffjumper had double-crossed him, and Megatron took the shot that was meant for the strange traveler. Cliffjumper was finally convinced of where he stood and backed Megatron whole-heartedly, and after destroying the ''Ark'' and its launching platform, Megatron critically wounded Prime and called his forces into retreat. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

Sometime later, Megatron led the defense of the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel dump that the [[Decepticon]]s had recently rediscovered. He ended up being injured enough to be taken out of the fight, and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] fussed over and helped repair him. As the situation started looking dire, Megatron considered destroying the fuel dump to keep it out of Autobot hands. Fortunately, [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] called in the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] right at that moment. Megatron was impressed at the squad's skill in beating back the Autobots, but a bit put off by their... enthusiasm.

When the [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]]' appearance further disrupted the fight and sent the Autobots packing back to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Decepticons discussed the now running-loose Dinobots. Megatron agreed with [[Dirge (SG)|Dirge]]'s suggestion that they attempt to capture some of them to bolster their own forces. He ordered Starscream to gather a small force of their best mechs and have them commence the "Dinobot Hunt". {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

A short time before the launch of the Autobots' ''Ark'', Megatron flew out to the [[Temple of Knowledge]], believing he had been summoned by [[Boltax (SG)|Boltax]]. Instead, it was [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] who had lured Megatron into a trap. Ricochet and [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] subdued the Decepticon leader. The Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s hung Megatron over a pit lined with deathtraps and broadcast a ransom to the Decepticons. Ricochet believed that the Decepticons would not follow the ''Ark'' into space without Megatron. However, the Decepticons chose to send a small force to rescue him while continuing the preparations for departure. Optimus Prime also arrived, angry with Ricochet's plan. The Decepticon Micromasters distracted the Autobots, allowing Megatron to escape his prison. Megatron snatched up Ricochet's weapon, Nightstick, but Nightstick took control of Megatron's arm. Optimus took advantage of the situation, grabbing Megatron's own weapon [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] and charging at Megatron. Megatron turned, though, and Rumbler's sword severed Megatron's wrist, allowing him to regain control of his arm. Rumbler returned to Megatron's side and the Autobots retreated. {{storylink|Do Over}}

Using specifications from the Decepticons on Earth, a [[stellar spanner]] was constructed to link to Earth. Once it was operational, Megatron contacted Starscream to coordinate the first transfer. He sent [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]] to Earth as an ambassador, and authorized a troop exchange so half of the Decepticons on Earth could return home. Unfortunately after Shockwave arrived on Earth, the Earth-end spanner had technical difficulties. {{storylink|Transhuman}}

[[File:SGCyclonus Reunification4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Cyclonus is a traitor? Yeah, whatever, maybe in {{Shattered Glass|OPPOSITE LAND.}}]]
When [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticons' base to ask after [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], Megatron welcomed them in, with the proviso that they explain why they were looking for Heatwave and being chased by [[Computron (SG)|Computron]]. After Landquake finished said explanation, Megatron sent [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] to fetch Heatwave. As they waited, he told Aquarius that he looked forward to an alliance between the Decepticons and [[Quintesson]]s. Once Heatwave arrived, Megatron told their visitors that he hoped his "skilled soldier" could answer their questions.

Unfortunately, further discussion was cut short when Megatron was shocked and caught off-guard by Cyclonus opening fire on him, in an assassination plot masterminded by Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} The traitor Cyclonus was escorted away, but it was too late: Megatron was dead. However, Breakaway believed they could return Megatron to life if the four travelers and Heatwave put their hands on Megatron's body. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}}

[[File:NexusPrimeRevivesGalvatron TheComingStorm1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm not sure! I'm afraid we'll have to use... MATH.]]
They were successful, as the gestalt members' ministrations resulted in both them being reborn as Nexus Prime, and Megatron being resurrected as Galvatron. The two went out to face down [[Omega Doom]], who had arrived outside of the Decepticon base.

When Nexus Prime went into space to deal with a deadly missile Omega Doom launched towards the sun during the fight, Galvatron stayed behind and led his Decepticons in a defense against the behemoth. Omega Doom was able to defeat all of his attackers and damage Galvatron, but by that time Nexus Prime had finished dealing with the missile, and laid the smackdown on Omega Doom.

As he later received repairs from [[Mixmaster (SG)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scavenger (SG)|Scavenger]], Galvatron told Nexus Prime he respected the gestalt's choice to leave, and gave him use of the stellar spanner they had retrieved from Alpha Trion's laboratory. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

Galvatron's style of leadership was noticeably different than Megatron's. Even Starscream had difficulty accepting the two as the same being. Galvatron's decision to pardon Cyclonus for the assassination of Megatron was a particular sore point among the rank and file Decepticons. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

When he learned of [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]]'s plan to invade Cliffjumper's home universe, Galvatron dispatched a strike team to warn the heroic Autobots. Unfortunately, Magnus succeeded in destroying that universe using the [[Terminus Blade]], relic of the Thirteen. Only that universe's Earth survived, transporting into orbit near Galvatron's Cybertron. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}} Galvatron coordinated with [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] in bringing their two forces together, and fast-tracked repairs on the stellar spanner to ensure easy travel between their two worlds. {{storylink|Solar Requiem}}

When more refugees from Cliffjumper's world arrived after a detour into the past, Galvatron welcomed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]] and his crew as well. {{storylink|Falling into Place}} Upon learning of an Autobot attack on [[Decepticon City (SG)|Decepticon City]], Galvatron rallied his forces aboard the ''[[Annex]]'' to assist Starscream on negative-Earth. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

[[File:GalvatronDecepticonCityDebark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Isn't a helicopter a bit of a step down from a space jet?]]
Arriving at Decepticon City, Galvatron leapt into the fray and hunted down Optimus Prime for a one-on-one duel. During their conflict, the treacherous Rodimus jumped in between the combatants, ostensibly to claim the credit for taking down the weakened Galvatron. In fact, he dropped a blaster in easy reach of the Decepticon leader, so that when Optimus ordered him out of the way, Galvatron was armed to destroy Prime. {{storylink|Memory's Splinter}} Galvatron's last round of blaster fire finished Prime, and the Autobots beat a hasty retreat aboard [[Sky Lynx (SG)|Sky Lynx]]. Starscream was ready to celebrate, but Galvatron's lingering connection to the Thirteen warned him the danger wasn't over yet. {{storylink|Restoration}}

Flying back to Cybertron, Galvatron discovered he was correct when the planet came to life, becoming the Dark God [[Primus]] who wanted to attack Earth. Galvatron's ship was driven off by Primus's immense power, but the positive-Earth surprised everyone by transforming into a mechanical Light God named Gaea, and decapitating her foe. With Primus destroyed, Gaea offered her planet body as a new Cybertron for the displaced populace. Optimus Prime had been restored by Primus's opposite, Unicron, as the more enlightened Nova Prime. Galvatron accepted his old foe and Nova's Knights of Unicron as guardians of the new order, and the heroic Decepticons and Autobots formed a governance council to oversee their combined people. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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===''Recordicons''===
Megatron was annoyed when Ravage's inability to be an effective guard led the Decepticons to be captured and subjected to a smelting pool. {{storylink|Recordicons#Recordicons #29|Recordicons #29}}

===''Timelines''===
[[File:EpilogueTwo SoundwaveMegatronStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|]]

Megatron was the leader of the heroic Decepticons on Earth. When the Decepticons captured the infiltration robot [[Nightbird (SG)|Nightbird]], their [[Cobra]] ally [[Xamot (SG)|Xamot]] assured Megatron that Cobra fully supported the Decepticons against the evil Autobots.
{{storylink|Epilogue Two}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Autobots were intending to launch from Cybertron in a battleship, Megatron led an attack on their base of operations, and he and his men were able to destroy the Autobot ship. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (Legends)|Shattered Glass}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:ShatteredGlasstoy-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Apparently, he carries around a mini [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] on his arm.]]
*'''Megatron & Rodimus''' (Convention Souvenir 3-Pack, [[2008]])
**''Accessories'': "Rumbler" Tank-cannon, missile, sword-blade

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Megatron is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]-exclusive Ultra Class evil ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Ultra|Galvatron]], with a more heroic color scheme and a new head mold based on an early character model for [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (see below). He comes with [[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]] and [[Divebomb (SG)#Toys|Divebomb]] as a bagged set, limited to 1100 pieces.

:Megatron transforms into a silver and black Cybertronic jet with red accents and blue translucents. Included is the "[[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]]" tank (which is originally a representation of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Megatron's tank form, and a sort-of homage of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]), which can plug onto the top of the vehicle mode and can also fire missiles out of its spring-loaded main gun (presumably meant to be a [[fusion cannon]]). [[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]] can be activated by tugging his transparent wing tips outward, which extends the blue sections, raises the upper gray parts of his wings in an "X-wing" configuration, and deploys the red weapons underneath. In robot mode, Rumbler can be attached to either of his arms as a cannon, or it can be flipped around and have a sword attached to the rear of its turret. Like most convention exclusives, the electronics from this accessory have been stripped out to keep costs down.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SGtoy-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Bwah! Free candy and ponies for all Earth children! Bwah!]]
*'''Galvatron & Thundercracker''' (Convention souvenir 2-pack, [[2011]])
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rotor blades, Cyber Key

:''Timelines'' Galvatron is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Evac (Cybertron)#Voyager|Evac]], and transforms into a gray and purple Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. His rotor blades spin using a geared push-button, and become a spinning-blade weapon mounted on his robot mode's left arm. He has an [[Retractable string gimmick|adjustable tow-hook on a string]], which retracts with the push of a button: this gimmick ends up on his right robot-mode arm. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his back end (backpack in robot mode) swings around a pair of spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers which double as the helicopter's engine exhausts when not deployed (or loaded with missiles, for that matter).

:Galvatron came with ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Toys|Thundercracker]] and both were limited to 1800 pieces. Galvatron's toy was also used for [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'']] [[Blades (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blades]], and [[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]].

:Because of the glorious nature of [[5mm post]]s, Galvatron is capable of attaching the tank included with his previous toy to his arm for additional firepower.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Earlymegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|It's tough to homage anything older.]]
*Megatron's head design is based on the early [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]] [[character model]] seen in the first Transformers [[commercial]], early issues of the Marvel Comics, and Megatron's Marvel ''Transformers Universe'' profile. Likewise, the helmet colors are derived from the Marvel Comics as well, featuring a black helmet on a silver face. The head was designed by [[Dan Khanna]].
*The [[Fun Publications]] photography incorrectly shows the Rodimus/Megatron set as having come with [[Rampage (SG)|Rampage]] instead of Divebomb.
*Megatron using math to predict future trends is based on [[wikipedia:psychohistory (fictional)|psychohistory]] from [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov|Isaac Asimov]]'s [[wikipedia:Foundation series|Foundation series]] of novels,<ref>http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=70915#70915</ref> but if we wanted to be cynical about it, we'd probably point out that it's more likely inspired by its then-recent importance in [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]'s ''Civil War'' crossover, wherein [[Mister Fantastic]]'s usage of psychohistory defined his character arc in the event.
[[File:Galvatronsgcustom.jpg|thumb|200px|Speak softly and carry a big <s>stick</s> tank.]]
*His Galvatron form is based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], but with [[Galvatron (G1)|Generation 1 Galvatron]]'s color scheme. The idea was inspired by a customized toy (right) by Fun Publications' [[Jesse Wittenrich]], who painted a Galvatron using the ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]] he didn't want. He'll be happy to tell you that [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] can still attach to Galvatron's right arm via the pegs there.
*Galvatron's creation is tied to [[Primus]], mirroring Generation 1 Galvatron's [[Unicron]]ian origin.
*While several other characters have received multiple BotCon exclusive toys, he and his pack-mate Thundercracker are the only ones to be "off-theme" exclusives, being ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' toys sold at an ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''-oriented convention.
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==References==
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[[Category:Convention-original characters]]
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Megatron (SG)

2018-05-23T14:51:17Z

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|''This article is about the heroic Decepticon leader. For his evil counterpart(s), see [[Megatron (G1)]], [[Galvatron (G1)]]. For other meanings, see [[Megatron (disambiguation)]], [[Galvatron (disambiguation)]].''
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:''Megatron is the [[Decepticon leader|nice leader]] of the heroic [[Decepticon]]s in the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Megatronshatteredglassprofile.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|In the mirrorverse, math isn't evil.]]
'''Megatron''' was a young mathematician who lectured at a university in [[Polyhex]]. Because of this, he noticed a disturbing trend in the numbers: civil war was certain! His colleagues just called him crazy and laughed it off, but when the maniacal [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] and his evil army of [[Autobot]]s took over [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron had been waiting in the underground, forming a resistance movement to take back Cybertron and keep the Autobots from conquering the universe and plundering it, as they had done to Cybertron.

When an attempted coup by [[Alpha Trion (SG)|Alpha Trion]] resulted in [[Cyclonus (SG)|one of his trusted soldiers]] assassinating him, Megatron was resurrected by [[Nexus Prime]] into an even more powerful form known as '''Galvatron'''. Fueled by both the power of the [[Thirteen]] and a vision of a healed, peaceful Cybertron granted to him in the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]], he is now an even more determined and powerful adversary to the evil Autobots, though the betrayal he suffered sometimes still haunts him.

In both forms, he can wield the mighty [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] tank, his weapon of choice.

{{quote|Your tyranny ends here, Prime! Cybertronians will once again know the freedom which is their right!|Megatron|"[[Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Shattered Glass''===
[[File:Shatteredglassmegatrondecepticons.jpg|left|upright=1.5|thumb|See? So friendly.]]
There were those who opposed the tyranny of Optimus Prime's merciless Autobots, but they were scattered. But there would come a leader, and Megatron emerged from the city of [[Polyhex]] to unite them. After retaking some of Cybertron, Megatron pushed the odds in his favor by inventing the art of [[transformation]] and renaming his forces "Decepticons." However, Optimus Prime was able to duplicate this technology, and intended to use it to conquer other worlds.

As Optimus Prime built his ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' for this purpose, Megatron and his inner circle planned to derail Prime's attempts at expansion. During a critical moment, the body of what appeared to be one of Optimus Prime's former lieutenants, [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]], was discovered by them and brought into their Polyhex stronghold. It was discovered that Cliffjumper had traveled from another universe which mirrored their own. After some misgivings, Cliffjumper agreed to aid them in their assault on the ''Ark'' and lent the technology from his [[glass gas]] towards the cause. On the battlefield, Prime was enraged that Cliffjumper had double-crossed him, and Megatron took the shot that was meant for the strange traveler. Cliffjumper was finally convinced of where he stood and backed Megatron whole-heartedly, and after destroying the ''Ark'' and its launching platform, Megatron critically wounded Prime and called his forces into retreat. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

Sometime later, Megatron led the defense of the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel dump that the [[Decepticon]]s had recently rediscovered. He ended up being injured enough to be taken out of the fight, and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] fussed over and helped repair him. As the situation started looking dire, Megatron considered destroying the fuel dump to keep it out of Autobot hands. Fortunately, [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] called in the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] right at that moment. Megatron was impressed at the squad's skill in beating back the Autobots, but a bit put off by their... enthusiasm.

When the [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]]' appearance further disrupted the fight and sent the Autobots packing back to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Decepticons discussed the now running-loose Dinobots. Megatron agreed with [[Dirge (SG)|Dirge]]'s suggestion that they attempt to capture some of them to bolster their own forces. He ordered Starscream to gather a small force of their best mechs and have them commence the "Dinobot Hunt". {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

A short time before the launch of the Autobots' ''Ark'', Megatron flew out to the [[Temple of Knowledge]], believing he had been summoned by [[Boltax (SG)|Boltax]]. Instead, it was [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] who had lured Megatron into a trap. Ricochet and [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] subdued the Decepticon leader. The Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s hung Megatron over a pit lined with deathtraps and broadcast a ransom to the Decepticons. Ricochet believed that the Decepticons would not follow the ''Ark'' into space without Megatron. However, the Decepticons chose to send a small force to rescue him while continuing the preparations for departure. Optimus Prime also arrived, angry with Ricochet's plan. The Decepticon Micromasters distracted the Autobots, allowing Megatron to escape his prison. Megatron snatched up Ricochet's weapon, Nightstick, but Nightstick took control of Megatron's arm. Optimus took advantage of the situation, grabbing Megatron's own weapon [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] and charging at Megatron. Megatron turned, though, and Rumbler's sword severed Megatron's wrist, allowing him to regain control of his arm. Rumbler returned to Megatron's side and the Autobots retreated. {{storylink|Do Over}}

Using specifications from the Decepticons on Earth, a [[stellar spanner]] was constructed to link to Earth. Once it was operational, Megatron contacted Starscream to coordinate the first transfer. He sent [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]] to Earth as an ambassador, and authorized a troop exchange so half of the Decepticons on Earth could return home. Unfortunately after Shockwave arrived on Earth, the Earth-end spanner had technical difficulties. {{storylink|Transhuman}}

[[File:SGCyclonus Reunification4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Cyclonus is a traitor? Yeah, whatever, maybe in [[Shattered Glass|OPPOSITE LAND.]]
When [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticons' base to ask after [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], Megatron welcomed them in, with the proviso that they explain why they were looking for Heatwave and being chased by [[Computron (SG)|Computron]]. After Landquake finished said explanation, Megatron sent [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] to fetch Heatwave. As they waited, he told Aquarius that he looked forward to an alliance between the Decepticons and [[Quintesson]]s. Once Heatwave arrived, Megatron told their visitors that he hoped his "skilled soldier" could answer their questions.

Unfortunately, further discussion was cut short when Megatron was shocked and caught off-guard by Cyclonus opening fire on him, in an assassination plot masterminded by Alpha Trion. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}} The traitor Cyclonus was escorted away, but it was too late: Megatron was dead. However, Breakaway believed they could return Megatron to life if the four travelers and Heatwave put their hands on Megatron's body. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}}

[[File:NexusPrimeRevivesGalvatron TheComingStorm1.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm not sure! I'm afraid we'll have to use... MATH.]]
They were successful, as the gestalt members' ministrations resulted in both them being reborn as Nexus Prime, and Megatron being resurrected as Galvatron. The two went out to face down [[Omega Doom]], who had arrived outside of the Decepticon base.

When Nexus Prime went into space to deal with a deadly missile Omega Doom launched towards the sun during the fight, Galvatron stayed behind and led his Decepticons in a defense against the behemoth. Omega Doom was able to defeat all of his attackers and damage Galvatron, but by that time Nexus Prime had finished dealing with the missile, and laid the smackdown on Omega Doom.

As he later received repairs from [[Mixmaster (SG)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scavenger (SG)|Scavenger]], Galvatron told Nexus Prime he respected the gestalt's choice to leave, and gave him use of the stellar spanner they had retrieved from Alpha Trion's laboratory. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

Galvatron's style of leadership was noticeably different than Megatron's. Even Starscream had difficulty accepting the two as the same being. Galvatron's decision to pardon Cyclonus for the assassination of Megatron was a particular sore point among the rank and file Decepticons. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

When he learned of [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]]'s plan to invade Cliffjumper's home universe, Galvatron dispatched a strike team to warn the heroic Autobots. Unfortunately, Magnus succeeded in destroying that universe using the [[Terminus Blade]], relic of the Thirteen. Only that universe's Earth survived, transporting into orbit near Galvatron's Cybertron. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}} Galvatron coordinated with [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] in bringing their two forces together, and fast-tracked repairs on the stellar spanner to ensure easy travel between their two worlds. {{storylink|Solar Requiem}}

When more refugees from Cliffjumper's world arrived after a detour into the past, Galvatron welcomed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]] and his crew as well. {{storylink|Falling into Place}} Upon learning of an Autobot attack on [[Decepticon City (SG)|Decepticon City]], Galvatron rallied his forces aboard the ''[[Annex]]'' to assist Starscream on negative-Earth. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

[[File:GalvatronDecepticonCityDebark.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Isn't a helicopter a bit of a step down from a space jet?]]
Arriving at Decepticon City, Galvatron leapt into the fray and hunted down Optimus Prime for a one-on-one duel. During their conflict, the treacherous Rodimus jumped in between the combatants, ostensibly to claim the credit for taking down the weakened Galvatron. In fact, he dropped a blaster in easy reach of the Decepticon leader, so that when Optimus ordered him out of the way, Galvatron was armed to destroy Prime. {{storylink|Memory's Splinter}} Galvatron's last round of blaster fire finished Prime, and the Autobots beat a hasty retreat aboard [[Sky Lynx (SG)|Sky Lynx]]. Starscream was ready to celebrate, but Galvatron's lingering connection to the Thirteen warned him the danger wasn't over yet. {{storylink|Restoration}}

Flying back to Cybertron, Galvatron discovered he was correct when the planet came to life, becoming the Dark God [[Primus]] who wanted to attack Earth. Galvatron's ship was driven off by Primus's immense power, but the positive-Earth surprised everyone by transforming into a mechanical Light God named Gaea, and decapitating her foe. With Primus destroyed, Gaea offered her planet body as a new Cybertron for the displaced populace. Optimus Prime had been restored by Primus's opposite, Unicron, as the more enlightened Nova Prime. Galvatron accepted his old foe and Nova's Knights of Unicron as guardians of the new order, and the heroic Decepticons and Autobots formed a governance council to oversee their combined people. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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===''Recordicons''===
Megatron was annoyed when Ravage's inability to be an effective guard led the Decepticons to be captured and subjected to a smelting pool. {{storylink|Recordicons#Recordicons #29|Recordicons #29}}

===''Timelines''===
[[File:EpilogueTwo SoundwaveMegatronStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|]]

Megatron was the leader of the heroic Decepticons on Earth. When the Decepticons captured the infiltration robot [[Nightbird (SG)|Nightbird]], their [[Cobra]] ally [[Xamot (SG)|Xamot]] assured Megatron that Cobra fully supported the Decepticons against the evil Autobots.
{{storylink|Epilogue Two}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Autobots were intending to launch from Cybertron in a battleship, Megatron led an attack on their base of operations, and he and his men were able to destroy the Autobot ship. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (Legends)|Shattered Glass}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:ShatteredGlasstoy-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Apparently, he carries around a mini [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] on his arm.]]
*'''Megatron & Rodimus''' (Convention Souvenir 3-Pack, [[2008]])
**''Accessories'': "Rumbler" Tank-cannon, missile, sword-blade

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Megatron is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]-exclusive Ultra Class evil ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Super Link]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Ultra|Galvatron]], with a more heroic color scheme and a new head mold based on an early character model for [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (see below). He comes with [[Rodimus (SG)#Toys|Rodimus]] and [[Divebomb (SG)#Toys|Divebomb]] as a bagged set, limited to 1100 pieces.

:Megatron transforms into a silver and black Cybertronic jet with red accents and blue translucents. Included is the "[[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]]" tank (which is originally a representation of ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Megatron's tank form, and a sort-of homage of [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]]), which can plug onto the top of the vehicle mode and can also fire missiles out of its spring-loaded main gun (presumably meant to be a [[fusion cannon]]). [[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]] can be activated by tugging his transparent wing tips outward, which extends the blue sections, raises the upper gray parts of his wings in an "X-wing" configuration, and deploys the red weapons underneath. In robot mode, Rumbler can be attached to either of his arms as a cannon, or it can be flipped around and have a sword attached to the rear of its turret. Like most convention exclusives, the electronics from this accessory have been stripped out to keep costs down.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[File:SGtoy-Galvatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Bwah! Free candy and ponies for all Earth children! Bwah!]]
*'''Galvatron & Thundercracker''' (Convention souvenir 2-pack, [[2011]])
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rotor blades, Cyber Key

:''Timelines'' Galvatron is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Evac (Cybertron)#Voyager|Evac]], and transforms into a gray and purple Eurocopter Dauphin rescue helicopter. His rotor blades spin using a geared push-button, and become a spinning-blade weapon mounted on his robot mode's left arm. He has an [[Retractable string gimmick|adjustable tow-hook on a string]], which retracts with the push of a button: this gimmick ends up on his right robot-mode arm. Inserting a [[Cyber Key]] into his back end (backpack in robot mode) swings around a pair of spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers which double as the helicopter's engine exhausts when not deployed (or loaded with missiles, for that matter).

:Galvatron came with ''Shattered Glass'' [[Thundercracker (SG)#Toys|Thundercracker]] and both were limited to 1800 pieces. Galvatron's toy was also used for [[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|''Universe'']] [[Blades (G1)#Universe (2008)|Autobot Blades]], and [[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]].

:Because of the glorious nature of [[5mm post]]s, Galvatron is capable of attaching the tank included with his previous toy to his arm for additional firepower.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/BCGalvatron/galvatron.htm More information on Galvatron at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Earlymegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|It's tough to homage anything older.]]
*Megatron's head design is based on the early [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]] [[character model]] seen in the first Transformers [[commercial]], early issues of the Marvel Comics, and Megatron's Marvel ''Transformers Universe'' profile. Likewise, the helmet colors are derived from the Marvel Comics as well, featuring a black helmet on a silver face. The head was designed by [[Dan Khanna]].
*The [[Fun Publications]] photography incorrectly shows the Rodimus/Megatron set as having come with [[Rampage (SG)|Rampage]] instead of Divebomb.
*Megatron using math to predict future trends is based on [[wikipedia:psychohistory (fictional)|psychohistory]] from [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov|Isaac Asimov]]'s [[wikipedia:Foundation series|Foundation series]] of novels,<ref>http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=70915#70915</ref> but if we wanted to be cynical about it, we'd probably point out that it's more likely inspired by its then-recent importance in [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]'s ''Civil War'' crossover, wherein [[Mister Fantastic]]'s usage of psychohistory defined his character arc in the event.
[[File:Galvatronsgcustom.jpg|thumb|200px|Speak softly and carry a big <s>stick</s> tank.]]
*His Galvatron form is based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], but with [[Galvatron (G1)|Generation 1 Galvatron]]'s color scheme. The idea was inspired by a customized toy (right) by Fun Publications' [[Jesse Wittenrich]], who painted a Galvatron using the ''[[War Within (toyline)|War Within]]'' [[Springer (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Springer]] he didn't want. He'll be happy to tell you that [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] can still attach to Galvatron's right arm via the pegs there.
*Galvatron's creation is tied to [[Primus]], mirroring Generation 1 Galvatron's [[Unicron]]ian origin.
*While several other characters have received multiple BotCon exclusive toys, he and his pack-mate Thundercracker are the only ones to be "off-theme" exclusives, being ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' toys sold at an ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''-oriented convention.
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==References==
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Starscream (WFC)

2018-05-23T01:55:59Z

Liamjamesadams:

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:StarscreamPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|In a cruel twist of fate, perhaps the most legitimately competent Starscream ever, but no one will take him seriously for even a minute.]]
'''Starscream''' was an Air Commander of the [[Energon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s finest air warriors. His dream was to recover the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and become the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] that would return the Transformers to the [[Golden Age]], and he saw opportunity with the rebel upstart [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. A patient and polite schemer, Starscream used to wish Megatron would drop the heroic anti-[[caste system|caste]] charade and be more honest about his lust for power.

These days, he alternatively wishes Megatron would stop being obsessed with his lust for power and chafes under having to work for such a madman. While he serves as Megatron's right-hand man, he constantly looks for a way to become the commander himself and Megatron knows it: Starscream's extremely volatile personality means he is not adept at hiding his true intent. Fortunately for Megatron, Starscream is prone to panic, cowardice and bombastic gestures, meaning that it'd take exceptional circumstances for Starscream to actually manage to get behind him to shove the knife in.

He may be a scientist, but [[#Notes|we're not quite sure]].

{{quote|That shot was perfect, much like the one who fired it!|Starscream after achieving a headshot|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

{{quote|Fear my high heals!|Diamond Bolt reading a comment referring to Starscream}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Starscream may or may not have had a history as a scientist. Regardless of what he did prior, in the early days before the war began he was one of the leaders of the Cybertronian Air Command. When [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] fell into chaos following bombings by [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]] followers, Starscream was posted as [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]]'s bodyguard. He was with the Prime at [[Altihex]] Casino during a performance by comedian [[Armorhide (WFC)|Armorhide]] when the Decepticons attacked. Sentinel's attempt to flee rather than fight back made Starscream ashamed of his leader, so he had [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] take him to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Prison rather than the safety of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. This earned him loyalty with Megatron, but wary of how sour a revolution could quickly turn Starscream opted not to be directly involved in the gladiator's operations, posting his Seekers at [[Moonbase One|Moon Base One]] and [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] Station. Megatron was intrigued by why Starscream wanted to occupy "that semi-sentient pile of junk" but despite [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]]'s research they found no clues, with information regarding the Station seemingly censored.

Whenever Starscream's Seekers were present, the Decepticons were victorious in battle against the [[Autobot]]s. Starscream however, found Megatron's strategies overly convoluted. As the war devolved into a siege of Iacon, Megatron and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], by probing into forgotten areas of the [[DataNet]], discovered Trypticon was a storage of [[Dark Energon]], the life essence of [[Unicron]]. When questioned, Starscream explained since even the Air Command was not sure what Dark Energon was, he had forbidden its use, fearing the damage Megatron's gladiators would unleash. Megatron forgave Starscream, noting how he "was smart enough to be afraid of it", and was granted access.

Starscream sent a message to the Autobots proposing a meeting. Optimus only granted him a communication channel. Starscream stated if the Autobots did not know what Dark Energon was (they did) they would need to find out — and asked what would he could expect from them if something happened to Megatron. Optimus replied that he sought a just peace. Starscream said he understood, broke off the conversation and flew to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Prison where Sentinel was held. Starscream offered Sentinel a chance to redeem his cowardly behavior at Altihex. The ultimate aim of this road to becoming Decepticon leader was to become [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] in a peace settlement with Optimus, and lead Cybertron back to its [[Golden Age]]. Starscream then flew to Moon Base One when Megatron ordered him to Trypticon, where he found the Decepticons had invaded the Station and slaughtered and maimed his scientists.

Megatron and [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] forced Starscream to select two survivors to absorb [[Dark Energon]], for what was a successful experiment. Requiring more for the Decepticon war effort, Megatron ordered Starscream to capture the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge]], below the ruins of [[Crystal City]]. Empowered by his first taste of Dark Energon, Starscream activated the device that transmitted Energon to the Station for it to be Darkened. But the Bridge still did not produce enough, and Starscream was ordered to find the [[Code Key]] of Power and Key of Justice to the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] underneath the [[High Council Tower]] in Iacon. Starscream decided it was time to release Sentinel, renouncing Dark Energon after realizing Megatron had turned his soldiers into addicts. Starscream found the Key of Power within the [[High Council Tower|Hall of Justice]] and flew underground to find his plan had failed, as Megatron had mortally wounded Sentinel. He could see within Sentinel's body was the Key of Justice, but was prevented from taking it by [[Blackout (WFC)|Blackout]]. Megatron fought Starscream to a standstill, sparing him because he realized he was a better soldier than a would-be example.

As Megatron entered the Chamber, [[Teletraan-1]] activated the legendary [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] to fly it away. Aware Starscream had a better chance of escaping Omega's awakening, Megatron ordered Starscream and his Seekers to down Omega, in exchange for more Dark Energon. Giving up on his attempt to give up his addiction, Starscream gleefully accepted and they successfully blew Omega out of the sky, allowing the Decepticons to retrieve the Chamber and corrupt the [[core]]. As Cybertron became uninhabitable, the Autobots left on the largest starship ever built - the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. Starscream left the planet with Megatron as they gave pursuit on Trypticon, now a ''Nemesis''-class supercruiser. The two ships entered a [[space bridge]], which separated the two ships to unknown parts of space... {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

{{note|Starscream's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic "[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]."}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}} {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Uniend 610.23 Zeta]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} Starscream lead the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s in the Battle at [[Tyger Pax]]. Focused on taking the pressure off the Decepticons' vulnerable rear, Starscream opened fire on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] to protect [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], and then forced the Autobot into a retreat, despite [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]'s attempts to bring Starscream down.

After the [[AllSpark]] was launched into space, Starscream, stunned and damaged, tumbled out of control and crashed on the surface of Tyger Pax, though he recovered in time to retreat with Megatron. {{storylink|Bumblebee at Tyger Pax}}

===IDW Aligned comics===
Visiting [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s citadel to check up on his research, Starscream was annoyed to find that the scientist was prioritizing his experiments on [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] over supplying the Decepticon war effort with more energon. He failed to see how the "bugs" would win them the war but gave up on trying to convince Shockwave otherwise, choosing to let Megatron deal with him instead. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}} Starscream later participated in Megatron's assault on [[Metroplex (FOC)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Last Stand}} {{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}}

While [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]'s mind was suffering from Shockwave's experiments, he had a vision of himself being approached by Starscream and throwing him into a nearby console. {{storylink|Fall}} This vision eventually came to pass, and Grimlock was able to escape from Shockwave's lab by exploiting Starscream's greed and lust for power. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}}

[[File:Primecomic-Starscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|I am okay with the events that unfolding currently.]]
Starscream had been on [[Earth]] at some point, but was assigned by Megatron to scour the galaxy for remnants of space bridge technology. Returning to their dead homeworld, Starscream built a weapons lab in Kaon and began building a space bridge. He was informed by his [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s elsewhere they had apprehended the Autobot spy [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]. Later, after basking in the glory of successfully activating the space bridge that would return them to Earth and its [[Energon]], Starscream realized Cliffjumper was present. The Autobot claimed to be freed by his captors after defecting to the Decepticons, and warned them of [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]: this ruse successfully distracted Starscream long enough for Arcee to activate and overload the space bridge, but he jumped in after them moments before the lab was blown sky high.

Falling to Earth, a dazed Starscream picked up a [[bunny rabbit]], commenting that [[human]]s were smaller than he remembered. [[Scanning]] a fleet of jets flying overhead, he found Cliffjumper and Arcee driving on a road and launched a missile at them. He picked up Arcee's blown off arm and started battering Cliffjumper with it, but the Autobot blew up the rock formation above them and crushed Starscream with the rubble. Having received Starscream's signal, [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] came to his rescue, and the duo pursued and overwhelmed the Autobots. Just as Starscream was about to send them back to the [[AllSpark]], Optimus jumped and landed on him, while gunning Breakdown away. As Starscream greeted his opponent, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] tapped him on the shoulder and sent him flying. Optimus opted not to finish the job, allowing Starscream to escape and fight another day as he got Cliffjumper and Arcee to base. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime (graphic novel)|Transformers: Prime}}
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===''Prime'' cartoon===
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[[File:DarknessRising1-Starscreamsneer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|One look sells him as Starscream.]]
Before Starscream joined Megatron and the Decepticons, he was commander of a squadron of Energon Seekers on Cybertron. {{Storylink|Partners}} During the War, Starscream was present at [[Tyger Pax]] when [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] interrogated the Autobot [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}

Following the [[Great Exodus]], Starscream intercepted a coded Autobot transmission and managed to trap [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]. When his interrogation methods failed to extract anything he could use to decode the transmission, he took them to [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who used a [[cortical psychic patch]] on Arcee and revealed the transmission to be from Optimus Prime on [[Earth]]. Upon being questioned by Cliffjumper of his lack of bravery, Starscream tried to kill the Autobot only to be captured by Arcee. Upon being threatened by Arcee, he cracked and revealed Shockwave's plan; to build a space bridge under Kaon. Starscream was then knocked out but regained contentiousness and pursued the two Autobots to the space bridge. Unfortunately, the space bridge was destroyed with Shockwave, Cliffjumper, and Arcee still inside, but Starscream was able to escape. Starscream presumably took the Decepticons to Earth via the Nemesis soon after. {{storylink|Out of the Past}}

When the Decepticons arrived on Earth, Starscream scouted an old Decepticon ship called the ''[[Harbinger]]'' that had crashed landed years back. However, he failed to record the coordinates of the crash site or find the [[Immobilizer]]. {{Storylink|Partners}} In time, Megatron departed Earth to gather an army out in space, leaving Starscream in charge. Starscream spent his time sending out [[Vehicon (Prime)|Decepticon grunts]] to search for [[Energon]] deposits{{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}, and managed to set up a lucrative energon mine in secret. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}

Three years later, one of Starscream's energon searches was interrupted by Cliffjumper. Once Cliffjumper was defeated by the Vehicons, Starscream personally killed the Autobot. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] alerted him to Arcee's location, and Starscream decided she would be their next target. Later, when Soundwave received a signal from deep space, Starscream hesitantly opened the space bridge for Megatron's return. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}} Megatron revealed to Starscream that he'd brought back [[Dark Energon]], and Starscream provided Cliffjumper's corpse so they could test the substance's reanimation properties. When the undead Cliffjumper's signal led the Autobots to the mine, Starscream blew the facility up on Megatron's orders. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}

[[File:DarknessRising3-interrogateFowler.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"No, Mister Fowler, I expect you to be saved at the last minute!"]]
Following a test of Dark Energon on himself, Megatron took off for parts unknown, leaving Starscream in charge once more. When Soundwave picked up [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]]'s transmissions, Starscream had the human captured and began trying to extract the location of the Autobot base from him. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}} The interrogation almost succeeded, but for the arrival of Arcee, Bumblebee and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] who, after a standoff, forced Starscream to retreat. Once Megatron returned to the ship, he was outraged at Starscream's actions and proceeded to beat his subordinate for "delaying his plans". Starscream managed to quell his master's anger by announcing he had a way to get their plans back on course. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4}}

[[File:DarknessRising5-ohgeez.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh my God. It's called toothpaste, use it.]]
As it turned out, his plan was to send Soundwave down to use the [[Giant Sized Array]] radio telescope on Earth to set the space bridge's target. Once the bridge was properly targeted, Starscream opened it so that Megatron could throw the chunk of Dark Energon though. Starscream moved the ship back to a safe distance when the fighting on the rim of the space bridge became more intense, while imploring his master to withdraw as well. Alas, the space bridge exploded, apparently taking Megatron with it, and Starscream gave a brief eulogy before declaring himself leader {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}} and danced in celebration while imploring the troops to chant his name. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}
[[File:Patch Starscream dances.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What'cha doin' on your back?! You should be dancing, YEAH!!!!]]

[[File:Masters&Students-SoundwaveStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|*ping*"FINE! FINE! I'LL WRITE A THANK-YOU NOTE!"]]
Starscream's speeches were poorly received. Intending to find more potentially-loyal warriors, Starscream took Soundwave to try to revive the long-dormant [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. To Starscream's disappointment, Skyquake was loyal only to Megatron, and interested only in fighting the Autobots who arrived. A signal detected by Soundwave sent Starscream to the location of the space bridge explosion, where he found Megatron's body and ripped the sliver of Dark Energon from it. He was forced by the observing [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] to return the body to the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', where he also learned that Skyquake had been terminated by the Autobots. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

When [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] arrived on Earth, Starscream had him captured and substituted [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] with the mission to open the Autobot [[GroundBridge]] to let the Decepticon forces into the Autobot base. Unfortunately Wheeljack broke free before the plan could succeed, and as a result, Makeshift was expelled from the Autobot base onto the ''Nemesis'' hull with an activated grenade. Starscream vacated the hull before Makeshift exploded. {{storylink|Con Job}} After Soundwave picked up on [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System|another Autobot operation]], Starscream figured it was a good opportunity to get rid of the Autobots while they were distracted, and sent a squadron of Vehicons on a search and destroy mission. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}}

[[File:DeusExMachina-Screamer grins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"We've had too much Energon shed. I think that a cleansing is in order."]]
To Starscream's discomfort, the crew held a vote and he was obliged to call in [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] to aid in Megatron's recovery. The discovery that an [[Energon Harvester]] was located in an museum on Earth was all the excuse Starscream needed to put that on hold, and the other Decepticons soon obtained the device for him. While they were testing it in [[Greece]], Bulkhead attacked them and destroyed the Harvester. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}} Starscream was irritated by Knock Out's participation in street racing, and eventually decided to make an example of him. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

[[File:OutOfHisHead-grabby.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|That's ''not'' how ATB Megatron and Starscream combine!]]
Some time later, after the ship's electromagnetic shielding failed, Starscream put the Vehicons to work fixing it. Offering Knock Out a post as second-in-command, Starscream persuaded him to help convince Soundwave that Megatron was a lost cause. They were interrupted by Arcee and Bumblebee, who were doing something with Megatron's corpse, and after chasing the two Autobots off, they discovered that Megatron no longer had any brain activity. {{storylink|Sick Mind}} Overjoyed at this, Starscream began a new plan, constructing a heat ray which he attempted to use to melt a glacier to get to a huge [[energon]] deposit. Unfortunately, not only did the Autobots arrive and destroy the heat ray, but Megatron was resurrected and dragged the protesting Starscream away for punishment. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

[[File:Shadowzone-gah.jpg|thumb|225px|Damn, in another [[Starscream (Movie)|continuity]] the arm comes off and they mock it in this one.]]
Starscream ended up in the infirmary as a result of Megatron's punishment, but continued undaunted in his plans. He took the chunk of Dark Energon he'd been hiding, and went to the site of Skyquake's grave, intending to resurrect the warrior as well as imbuing himself with Dark Energon. Unfortunately the Autobots arrived before Skyquake rose, and Starscream had to retreat through the Decepticon GroundBridge, albeit minus his right arm. After subjecting himself to treatment from Knock Out, Starscream returned to the site to confirm whether Skyquake had risen, only to be attacked by Skyquake's zombified right arm. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

When Breakdown was captured to [[MECH]], Starscream's suggestion they rescue their comrade was turned down by Megatron. Starscream went anyway, and found Breakdown had already been rescued by Bulkhead, but escorted Breakdown back to the ship. {{storylink|Operation: Breakdown}} At an old energon mine, Megatron confronted Starscream about his many transgressions and prepared to terminate his subordinate. Starscream was only saved by the arrival of the Autobots, but on escaping the collapsed mine, realized that he would have to go back in and attempt to rescue Megatron, or face his master's possible wrath later. Venturing back inside, he ended up tangling with the Autobots, and when Megatron later found him, he had been left supporting a large boulder. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}

[[File:Partners-ScreamPrisoner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Why am I always seen like this? Chest and lower body off to one side, head towards y'all.]]
Starscream was sent with [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] to locate the ''Harbinger'' wreck, only for the spider to leave him webbed up when it turned out the ship was broken in half and the weapon they sought was in the other half. Starscream was found by the Autobots and attempted to convince them he wanted to switch sides, even pointing them to the location of the weapon Airachnid was after. Unfortunately he let slip he'd been the one to kill Cliffjumper, provoking Arcee into attacking him. After fighting her, he was able to limp away, though he decided from then on he would be an independent. {{storylink|Partners}}

Many months later, Starscream snuck on board the ''Nemesis'' to steal [[energon cube]]s and blundered into the workroom that was being used by the recently-amnesiac Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}} Starscream soon realized what was going on, but when more Vehicons arrived, he was wounded while fleeing the ship. He contacted the Autobots to exchange information for medical help. When [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and Bulkhead arrived, it turned out they already knew about Optimus's situation, but were interested in what he knew about the space bridge, so he was able to trade the information for aid. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 2}}

[[File:OperationBumblebee1 Silas meets Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Wanna know how I got these scars?"]]
Tracking a signal, Starscream stumbled upon a MECH trap already sprung by Bumblebee. He was intrigued and followed the MECH helicopter and watched as they tried to install the [[transformation cog|T-cog]] they'd taken into a robot. When their attempt to make the robot work failed, Starscream revealed himself and managed to strike a partnership with them. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} With Starscream's help, MECH secured a source of energon and Starscream was there when they used it on their robot. As Bumblebee came looking for his T-cog, Starscream helped defend it, but when it looked like Bumblebee might get it back, Starscream blasted it and left. Unfortunately Silas was less than impressed, and after a short nap thanks to MECH's weapons, Starscream woke up minus his own T-cog. {{Storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

When [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth looking for Skyquake, Megatron informed him of Skyquake's passing, noting that Skyquake had perished under Starscream's command. {{storylink|Loose Cannons}}

[[File:Crossfire Starscream injured.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|Ouch.]]
While scavenging for energon, Starscream found that Airachnid had been cast out from the Decepticons and obtained a pet in the form of an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]. She spurned his suggestion that they team up to defeat Megatron, and he barely escaped with his life. Wounded, he employed his previous trick to get medical help from the Autobots in exchange for information about Airachnid's activities, and even later saved Arcee from Airachnid, sparing her life like she spared his much, much earlier. {{storylink|Crossfire}}

Starscream returned to the ''Harbinger'' in search of energon, and instead found a laboratory containing five [[protoform]]s and the equipment necessary for [[cloning]]. He had soon whipped up five [[Starscream clone (Prime)|Starscream clone]]s, which he dispatched to dispatch Megatron. Unfortunately he soon discovered that he could sympathetically feel every injury they suffered, which gave him a good idea how the mission was going. When the last clone returned to report failure, Starscream sensed the clone's treachery and blasted it. Fully aware of the effect on him, he terminated the clone, screaming in their shared pain as he did. {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Armada}}

[[File:Triangulation Starscream Apex armor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.34|Starscream SMASH!]]
He was about to operate on himself to install the clone's T-cog when the ship detected the Decepticons sending teams out to locations around the globe. Intrigued, he used the ship's GroundBridge to reach [[Antarctica]], only to be captured by Dreadwing, whom he at first mistook for Skyquake. Eventually, Optimus arrived, and after Dreadwing was buried in an avalanche and the Vehicons accompanying him were dispatched, Starscream now found himself as Optimus's prisoner. The two followed a trail to a human research station where the relic everyone was after was being held. Dreadwing soon arrived and another battle between him and Optimus took place. As they fought, Starscream freed the relic, the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]], from the ice block containing it and claimed it as his own. Covered in a full body suit and towering over both of them, Starscream used the armor to fight both Optimus and Dreadwing, a fight in which he was the aggressor for once in a long time. Though Starscream had enhanced strength and was rendered invulnerable, he still couldn't fly, and a few of Dreadwing's bombs created a hole in the ice which he fell through. He was subsequently forced to plod along the bottom of the ocean. {{storylink|Triangulation}}

[[File:NewRecruit-Starscreammonkey.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Next on his list of cat-related videos is Nyan Ravage.]]
Back at the ''Harbinger'', Starscream discovered a photo of [[Red Energon]] on the [[Internet]], as well as a dancing monkey which came as much amusement to him. He took the Apex Armor with him, tracking the substance down to a dockyard where he was confronted by Optimus, Arcee and Bumblebee. Donning the armor, he attempted to retrieve the Red Energon first, and managed to rip a chunk off after Optimus knocked him off the crane. While he was trying to tip the crane over, [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] arrived, and using a [[phase shifter]], removed Starscream from the Apex Armor. The Decepticon responded by firing a missile at the three Autobots on the crane and escaping with a chunk of Red Energon. {{storylink|New Recruit}}

Starscream set about refining the Red Energon, though the process was slow and only yielded enough for one or two doses. Alerted to a Decepticon operation by the ''Harbinger'''s computers, he used it on himself and soon found Smokescreen had uncovered a relic. Using his new hyperspeed to blindside him, Starscream was able to obtain one of the [[Omega Key]]s, which he later overheard Bulkhead describing as a way to revitalize Cybertron. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}}

[[File:TFP Inside Job Starscream fistful of keys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|SQUEE! I've collected all four!]]
Though thinking of restoring Cybertron and ruling it himself, Starscream decided that he didn't have the proper resources to do so. Coming up with a plan, Starscream lured Optimus, Ratchet and Bulkhead to a remote location with the promise of the key he'd found in return for the installation of the T-Cog from his clone. In reality, he used his remaining Red Energon to allow him to infiltrate the Autobot base while leaving the clone behind for the Autobots to find. While stealing the other three keys from, the Autobots figured out his clone was a ruse, and Starscream only just managed to get back through the Ground Bridge. After taking a moment to taunt the Autobots, the Red Energon wore off, and he quickly bridged away to the ''Nemesis'', with the Omega Keys as a peace offering to Megatron. {{storylink|Inside Job}}

[[File:PatchMegatronStarscream.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4| This feels familiar...]]
Requesting to rejoin the Decepticons, the unconvinced Megatron subjected Starscream to a cortical psychic patch and began rummaging in his memories to determine his true motives. Despite the incriminating nature of most of the memories, Megatron's analysis of Starscream's strengths and weaknesses (including the loss of his T-cog and the fact that Starscream is not the only untrustworthy Decepticon on the Nemesis), has him decide to allow Starscream to serve by his side, as he is better with him than against him. Starscream was so relieved by the turn of events that he thanked the All Spark, but Dreadwing was not so pleased about this development. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}

[[File:RegenerationOmegaKeysHologram.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Knock Out restored Starscream's T-Cog, though immediately afterwards Starscream was attacked by a murderous Dreadwing and had to be saved by Megatron. After Starscream helped Knock Out unlock the secret of the Omega Keys, Megatron left him in charge of the ''Nemesis''. Starscream used information gathered by Soundwave to kidnap the Autobots' three human friends and took them to Cybertron for Megatron to use as hostages. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}}

After handing over [[Jack Darby]] in exchange for two of the keys, Starscream took part in the activation of the [[Omega Lock]]. He survived the explosion caused by the Lock's destruction at Optimus's hand, and when Knock Out attempted a quip, knocked the medic down and demanded he tend to Megatron. Starscream returned to Earth with Megatron to take part in an attack on the Autobot base, during which he shot down Wheeljack's ship, the ''[[Jackhammer (Prime)|Jackhammer]]'', with Wheeljack still inside. Following the attack, he and Megatron landed in the remains of the base. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

While the other Decepticons dug around in the ruins, Starscream more productively had Wheeljack pulled from the wreckage of the ''Jackhammer''. When human military forces turned up, Starscream offered to unleash the armada on them, but Megatron dealt with the matter using [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]]'s fusion cannons. His interrogation of Wheeljack did not go nearly as well. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}}

With the arrival of Shockwave, Megatron appointed the newcomer second lieutenant in charge of science, usurping Starscream's role slightly. Starscream attempted to get his own back by discovering a photo of Ratchet on the internet, only to be embarrassed when it was switched for a picture of a dancing monkey by Raf. He attempted a new gambit—allowing Wheeljack to escape with a tracking device, believing it would lead them to the other Autobots, however Wheeljack discovered the bug and turned the tables on the pursuing Decepticons. Megatron's anger was only stemmed by Shockwave bringing [[Predaking (Prime)|a Predacon he cloned]] to Earth. {{storylink|Scattered}}

Starscream complained to Knock Out about the pressures of his position. When the Predacon returned from its flight to catch Autobots empty-handed, Starscream noted it was a pity the beast couldn't tell them why it failed. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}} Starscream was pleased when Decepticon monitoring finally bore fruit and located the Autobots. Unfortunate this turned out to be a series of diversions designed to have the Decepticons spread their forces out, and Megatron was not happy that Starscream fell for it. Darkmount subsequently came under attack and though Starscream did his best to coordinate a defense, the battle ended with him ordering a retreat to the ''Nemesis'' as the base was destroyed. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}} When it looked like the Decepticons were about to embark on another scavenger hunt, Starscream was dismayed, but fortunately it turned out that Shockwave had micro-chipped all his creations, and the fossils they needed would be easy to find. {{storylink|Project Predacon}}

[[File:ChainOfCommandInForItNow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The hills are alive with the sound of Starscream's butthurt.]]
Following the surprise return of the existing Predacon, Starscream was dismayed to find it put in his charge. He had immense trouble controlling the beast and resorted to using the Apex Armor to protect himself from its attacks. Megatron sent Starscream and the Predacon to [[Scotland]], where they found the Autobots had destroyed a team of Decepticons hunting for bones there. While the Predacon took on the Autobots, Starscream found Miko trying to reach Magnus's ship and accidentally lost the Apex Armor to her. Battle ensued, but when the Predacon left for the ''Nemesis'', Starscream and his two seekers found themselves outnumbered by Autobots and retreated. {{storylink|Chain of Command (Prime)|Chain of Command}} In Megatron's bad books again, Starscream was further inconvenienced when the Predacon damaged the ship's communication dish. Though he tried to have it repaired by the Vehicons, it didn't go so well, and Megatron eventually found out. {{storylink|Plus One (Prime)|Plus One}}

Starscream found Knock Out in the middle of experimenting with [[Synthetic Energon]], and had the medic add Dark Energon to the mix, believing it would allow Megatron to control the results. Instead the new mix transformed Cylas into an energon-sucking zombie and created a plague which resulted in Knock Out and Starscream being chased through the ship. Confronted by Megatron, they were forced to admit what they were done, and were sent to locate and destroy Cylas. They eventually found he had already been dispatched, but to Starscream's dismay, the deed had been done by the recently freed Airachnid. Fortunately he didn't have to deal with her as well, but he later had to face Megatron's wrath over his part in the affair. {{storylink|Thirst}}

When Megatron took him to another abandoned mine, Starscream assumed his demise was near, but they were merely visiting Shockwave's off-site laboratory. The Predacon unexpectedly arrived and Starscream hit it with a metal bar, only for it to transform and speak. The Decepticons quickly realized that despite Predaking's loyalty, it would not take him and his fellow Predacons long to realize their superiority to the Decepticons, so Starscream hatched a plan to kill two birds with one stone, luring the Autobots to the laboratory so its destruction could be blamed on them. The plan succeeded, and in the aftermath, the Decepticons discovered that the synthetic energon stored at the base had created cybermatter. {{storylink|Evolution}} Starscream managed to talk his way out of being disfigured by Shockwave over not warning the latter that the Autobots were attacking the lab. As Shockwave was put in charge of perfecting the Synthetic Energon formula, Megatron assigned Starscream to gather technology to repair the Omega Lock, which they would need for a delivery mechanism. {{storylink|Minus One}}

After establishing the location of the Autobot base when they kidnapped Ratchet, Starscream was sent with his armada to destroy the hanger. He did so with aplomb, unaware that the Autobots had swapped the letters on the hangers and he'd destroyed the wrong one. {{storylink|Persuasion}} The error came back to bite him when the Decepticons detected an [[Chip|Autobot probe]] carrying Laserbeak's transponder. Starscream went out and personally destroyed the probe before fleeing through a GroundBridge to escape Optimus. Back on the ''Nemesis'', when Predaking found out about the Decepticons' earlier treachery and went on a rampage, Starscream aided Megatron by blasting Predaking in the back. Though the Predacon was defeated, the ship next came under attack by Autobots. {{storylink|Synthesis}}

Starscream took his squad of Vehicons and encountered Arcee and Bumblebee. They battled the two Autobots, but were driven back to the Omega Lock room where Starscream tried unsuccessfully to get his hands on the Star Saber which Smokescreen had brought along. Starscream watched in horror as Megatron was killed by Bumblebee, but his desire to avenge his leader was unable to be fulfilled, as Shockwave dragged him away. The pair escaped the ship in a lifepod, somewhere over Cybertron. {{storylink|Deadlock}}

[[File:Predaconsrising-Starscreamupthecreek.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|No! Bad pets! Bad! Don't you want to know what the fox says?!?]]
As Shockwave continued to try to clone Predacons, Starscream searched for more bones, and was soon assisted by [[Darksteel (Prime)|Darksteel]] and [[Skylynx]]. The two Predacons eventually led him to a whole burial ground of Predacon remains, but as they were gathering their find up, they were witness to the apparent return of Megatron. Unfortunately it instead turned out to be Unicron using Megatron's body, and as the dark god created an army of undead Predacons, Starscream fled.

Finding the warship, he freed Knock Out and some Vehicons and attempted to retake the ship, only for Knock Out to betray him. He was locked in a cell, however when the warship crashed during the battle against Unicron, he was freed. Once Megatron was free of Unicron's will, Starscream approached him, believing he would resume leadership of the Decepticons, but Megatron was no longer interested in the Decepticon cause. Starscream therefore went to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] to take his own rightful place as Decepticon ruler, only for Predaking, Darksteel and Skylynx to arrive looking to settle scores with him. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===Toy bios===
Once upon a time, Starscream was an honorable soldier who fought to defend Cybertron. His long isloation aboard an orbital platform changed all that, making him greedy and ambitious, and he jumped at the chance to join Decepticons and get to lead troops again. {{storylink|Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Generations Starscream}} This path would lead to him binging on Dark Energon, revelling in the power it gave him! {{storylink|Starscream (WFC)#Prime|Dark Energon Starscream}}

Starscream, whatever you might think, ''isn't'' running away all the time: he's actually making calculated retreats and when the enemy is going "ha ha Starscream's run away", he comes back without warning and wipes them out. {{storylink|Starscream (WFC)#Prime|Voyager Starscream}}

===Titan ''Prime'' comic===
[[File:Titan4.6 Starscream holding president.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The president's been kidnapped by Decepticons! Are you a bad enough dude to save the president?]]
Starscream accompanied [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] on a trip to [[Antarctica]] to attack the [[Yamal|NS ''Yamal'']]. He carried the [[static lance]] that Megatron intended to use to detonate the ship's nuclear reactors, and when the Autobots arrived to intercede, Starscream used the weapon to knock [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] out. He tried to do the same to [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], but the Autobot dodged the blow and kicked him in the head, taking the lance himself and ruining the Decepticons' plan. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.3|Ice Breaker}}

Tasked by Megatron with trying to draw the Autobots out, Starscream attacked and captured [[Air Force One]], taking it to the [[Grand Canyon]]. He sent a message demanding Optimus Prime's surrender in exchange for the safe return of the [[President of the United States|President]], but the Autobots turned up in force. Starscream's accompaniment of Vehicons was soon quashed, and Optimus rescued the President, whom Starscream was using as a human shield, by chopping the Decepticon's left arm off. Defeated, Starscream fled. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.6|All the President's 'Bots!}}

Starscream was appalled when Megatron revealed the latest plan—pitting the Vehicons against each other in a series of deathmatches to ensure their army contained only the toughest. He was even more shocked when Megatron expected ''him'' to fight against [[Fearstorm]]. Starscream was able to defeat the much-larger Decepticon through application of his wits; he first managed to snap off the pointed end of on the bars enclosing their match, then used it to pin Fearstorm's arms to the ground. Fearstorm was thus incapacitated, leaving Starscream easy access to the key that granted him victory; his opponent's spark. Afterwards, Megatron was content to let Starscream return to the ship. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.7|Megatron's Law}}

On Soundwave's prompting, Starscream set up an ambush for the Autobots in [[The Wave]]. When it predictably went badly for the Decepticons, Starscream demanded his companion take matters into his own hands. Soundwave did, and as a result Starscream had to later help Soundwave look for his missing hand. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.12|The Evil Shred}}
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===Eaglemoss ''Prime'' comic===
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===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
When [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] returned from a battle with the news that [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] had apparently perished in a mysterious explosion, everyone on the ''Nemesis'' assumed Starscream was to blame, simply because he had repeatedly expressed an interest in becoming Decepticon leader. He had to go on the run, all the while Megatron would turn up alive so his name would be cleared. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 7}} Dreadwing managed to track him down, but he convinced Dreadwing that he was not the one who eliminated Megatron, on the grounds that he would immediately take [[Decepticon leader]]ship, rather than flee, should Megatron die by his hands. Dreadwing believed him, and ordered his assistance in finding Megatron. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 14}}

===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Gas skunk blackarachnia jetstorm leobreaker starscream war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
As the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix creature]] tortured [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] with visions of his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|dead father]] in [[Zero Space]], cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Starscream could be seen through one, alongside [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Gas Skunk]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
After the Transformers had made their way to Earth, Starscream encountered Bumblebee. Not fooled by the Autobot's vehicle disguise, Starscream pursued the Autobot scout. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
When Heatwave was captured by Chumley, Kade came looking for him. Kade called out asking if Heatwave was there, causing Heatwave to ask sarcastically if he was expecting Starscream. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RB)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English), [[Daisuke Hirakawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jiang Ke]] (Chinese), [[Gerardo Alonso]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Axel Lutter]] (German), [[János Bácskai]] (Hungarian)}}
[[File:MightyBigTrouble Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hello, I'm SpaceNapoleHitler. Give me the thing!]]
Starscream managed to survive his encounter with the Predacons by <s>strategically luring them</s> sheer dumb luck, stumbling upon a weapons cache with enough power to kill [[Skylynx]] and [[Darksteel (Prime)|Darksteel]]. He then explored the fortress and found the laboratory where the Decepticons had bred the Weaponizer Mini-Cons and sought to use them to take revenge on Megatron for his cruel acts towards him. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} Starscream then reformatted himself {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} to his old body type, before he freed the Mini-Cons but they managed to escape him. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} The Autobots believed him to be dead following his encounter with the Predacons, but he was remembered as a dangerous Decepticon in the records of the War. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}}

After he had "helped save the universe, from Starscream, Megatron, and Dark Energon", [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] refused to be defeated by [[Bisk (RID)|Bisk]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RID)|More than Meets the Eye}} When Bumblebee attempted to inspire his team with an [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] impression, [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] instead believed Bumblebee to be going for a bad Starscream. {{storylink|W.W.O.D.?}}

In his hunt for the Weaponizer Mini-Cons, Starscream hired [[Shadelock]], [[RoughEdge]], and [[Razorhorn]] to procure them. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} His hunt forced the Mini-Cons off [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and led them to joining a group of [[Scavenger (RID 2015)|scavengers]]. {{storylink|History Lessons}} He tracked them down to the planet Earth, where Shadelock found [[Tricerashot]]. Starscream ordered him to follow the Mini-Con to lead them to the remainder of them. {{storylink|Pretzel Logic}} He tracked the Mini-Cons to a human ship, missing them by seconds. There he found the scavengers and the [[Dark Star Saber]]. He immediately claimed the weapon as his own intending to use it for conquest before he noted that it seemed to be operating at less than full power. Nonetheless he still desired the Mini-Cons and ordered his minions to track them and bring them to him. His minions brought him the wrong Mini-Cons. [[Fixit (RID)|One of them]] accidentally revealed [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] was back on Earth and Starscream was able to take the yellow Autobot prisoner by threatening the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}}

[[File:RiD 2015 Worthy One-Winged Seeker.jpg|thumb|left|280px|At least he's not a giant screaming head this time.]]
When Bumblebee was aboard, Starscream gloated about his good fortune before the Autobot escaped only to be quickly recaptured. With his captive now in [[Stasis cuffs|stasis cuffs]], Starscream monologued about his cunning escape from the Predacons and his plan to use the Weaponizer Mini-Cons and the Dark Star Saber to not only kill Megatron but conquer the galaxy. He then resumed scanning for his "little doomsday devices" before Bumblebee began taunting him that no one, not even the Dark Star Saber, took him seriously. Starscream swore that everyone would take him seriously, aiming the cursed blade at Bumblebee's throat. A nearby battle between Autobots and scavengers caught his attention where he used his ship's tractor beam to abduct the Weaponizer Mini-Cons before flying off and gloating to Bumblebee of his imminent victory. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} Unfortunately it turned out he only had six of the seven Mini-Cons needed, with an attempt at merging resulting in failure. Luckily the last Mini-Con needed turned up at his ship with the Autobots, and he was able to obtain it by knocking everyone out with the Dark Star Saber. He successfully merged with the Mini-Cons, only to lose [[Aerobolt]] thanks to a signal initiated from the ship by Fixit. Starscream managed to fly clear of the ship and engage Optimus and Aerobolt, now merged, in combat until the Autobots succeeded in dragging him back into range of the signal. Separated from the Mini-Cons, Starscream fell comatose and was loaded onto [[Prime Force One|Optimus's ship]] for transport back to Cybertron and justice. {{storylink|Worthy}}
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===IDW ''Robots in Disguise'' comic===
Years ago, Starscream assigned three Vehicons to construct an [[energon]] mine near the [[Sierra Ridge]] mountains, {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 5|Robots in Disguise #5}} and left them with a bomb triggered by a dead man's switch as an "explosive insurance policy".

At some point after [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Cybertron's restoration]], Starscream's severed arm was brought to Earth with [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]]. [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]] fought Predaking for the arm, so they could convince the three Sierra Ridge Vehicons that [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] was not their superior officer. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 6|Robots in Disguise #6}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
{{voiceactor|[[Sam Riegel]] (English)|[[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain-Spanish)}}
[[File:WFC Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Where are your stupid Macross jokes now?!]]

{{quote|Have no fear, Lord Megatron. Under my leadership, Decepticon victory is assured!|Starscream being all modest|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

For the last thousand years of the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Starscream was in charge of an orbital facility that had the capability of producing [[Dark Energon]], though they maintained only a small stockpile because of its unpredictable and uncontrollable nature. The station's force of neutral soldiers were no match for Megatron's invading forces, while Starscream and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]]'s repeated warnings that no one could control Dark Energon had no effect on Megatron's determination. Instead, Megatron tempted Starscream with knowledge of his past, reminding him of his demotion from Sky Commander to a mere guard over an all-but-derelict station, and offered to let him join the Decepticons, something Starscream scoffed at — at least, at first. Starscream attempted to destroy the station's stock of Dark Energon before the Decepticon leader could reach it, but failed, and watched, first with amusement as Megatron entered the storage chamber...and then with shock as Megatron infused himself with the substance and bent it to his will within moments. Starscream quickly volunteered his services for the Decepticon cause, causing Jetfire to label him a traitor and leave to warn [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]]. Megatron sent him with [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to reactivate the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge|Energon Bridge]]. Starscream performed the mission successfully using his trademark style, flair, and modesty, never mind Megatron's taunting and unreasonable impatience, or Thundercracker's warning him of the danger of certain courses of action, or even Skywarp's cluing in to his constant insults.

During the Battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon City]], Starscream led the Decepticons aerial squadrons and [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] led the Decepticons' ground assault, while Megatron, [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] went behind enemy lines and tried to secure the [[Omega Key]]. When Megatron's group met up with Brawl, Starscream refused to send Dark Energon bombers, saying that he wouldn't let Brawl waste anymore of "his ships". Megatron took issue with Starscream dubbing the bombers his, and overrode Starscream's refusal. Later that evening, while looking for the "real" Omega Key, they ran into it: [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. Starscream assumed Megatron was killed when Omega attacked a [[dropship (WFC)|dropship]] Megatron was heading for and declared himself Decepticon commander. Shortly afterward, Megatron managed to communicate with Starscream and ordered him to attack Omega Supreme, getting the massive Autobot off Megatron's back. By the time Megatron's group were heading for the Autobot turrets, Starscream was ready to sound a retreat, which Megatron overrode with the threat of marking any retreating Decepticon as "kill on sight". Fortunately, Megatron arrived moments later and managed to defeat Omega Supreme, making the retreat unnecessary. Later on, he was present at the [[Core]] of Cybertron as Megatron corrupted it with Dark Energon.

As the Battle of Iacon continued, Starscream fought through Jetfire and [[Silverbolt (WFC)|Silverbolt]], and attacked [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]]'s group in the [[Decagon]]. However, the Air Commander was injured by Optimus's [[Energon-axe]] and forced to retreat. The wound was apparently bad enough to cause him to sit out the remainder of the conflict. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
:''Voice actor'': Sam Riegel (English), Gianluca Iacono (Italian)
Starscream had been in control of Trypticon Space Station for years, until Megatron and his forces invaded. Megatron wished to revive the Dark Energon project to aid him in his conquest of Cybertron, but Starscream would have none of it. Megatron was able to fight his way to Starscream himself, and after a brief battle, Starscream had lost. He begged for mercy, and Megatrons spared Starscream in exchange for loyalty to the Decepticons. Starscream obliged and Megatron was taken to the core of the station.

After a test run of the Dark Energon's effects on Decepticons in Kaon Prison, Soundwave deduced the element would only destroy the host. A furious Megatron set Starscream to work on fixing the problem, with Starscream continuously bickering with Barricade over his usefulness. The problem was eventually solved in time for an attack on Iacon City. When Megatron felled Zeta Prime and found the Omega Key, the titanic Autobot Omega Supreme was unleashed upon the Decepticons, quickly crushing them with ease.

Megatron was downright furious with Starscream, declaring he had brought Omega Supreme's rampage upon them all. Starscream retorted that if it wasn't for Megatron and his blind troops, none of this would've happened. Starscream invited Megatron to kill him, but warned him it wouldn't do a thing about Omega Supreme out for their blood. Megatron for the moment let it go, and finally felled Omega Supreme, gaining total dominance over Cybertron.

Sometime later, Starscream ambushed an [[Autobot rookie|Autobot recruit-in-training]], and would've killed him if it wasn't for Optimus charging to the rescue. He wasn't seen again after that.
{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|War for Cybertron - Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''===
:''Voice actor'': [[Sam Riegel]] (English), [[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian)

Being Megatron's "right-hand man," he wonders how the war could have changed if HE were to be the leader, not Megatron. Still he was ordered by Megatron to do his dirty work, and growing jealous, he waits for the right time, to take his place, as leader of the Decepticons.
{{storylink|Transformers: Cybertron Adventures}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Sam Riegel]] (English)}}
Under Megatron's orders, Starscream and the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] ambushed and captured Optimus Prime under the ruins of Iacon during the assault on the Ark. Starscream's gloating on how he defeated Megatron's nemesis would earn him a blast from the Decepticon's leader's fusion cannon. Starscream's luck would take an uphill turn, however, for Megatron was soon crushed by Metroplex, leaving him the new leader of the Decepticons. At the urging of both Prime and Metroplex, Starscream ordered the Decepticons to retreat.

Starscream's reign as a leader was lackluster at best. He used most of the Decepticon energon and supplies to further his own ego and cover the Decepticon bases with portraits and effigies of himself and constantly broadcasting self glorifying speeches to his troops. Anyone who wasn't on board with Starscream's reign was thrown into the prisons of Kaon. Needless to say, the prisons were full to bursting as barely a handful of Decepticons had any faith in their new leader. When the Autobots acquired the entire energon supply the Decepticons kept in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. Starscream sent the Combaticons to stop the transport. When the transport was out in the open, Starscream ordered an assault on it, despite the fact the anti-aircraft guns were still functional. As the Decepticons suffered heavy losses, Starscream aborted the mission and ordered a full retreat. The Combaticons ignored the order and brought the transport down, at the cost of half the energon on board. Despite the fact that the Combaticons had saved the mission he had abandoned, Starscream accused them of failing and had them arrested.

Later, Starscream decided to have a coronation for himself (despite the fact he had been in charge for some time now). Though sadly it was not to be, as [[The Transformers: The Movie|a newly rebuilt Megatron crashed the event]] and took his crown back from the would-be king, much to everyone else's elation. Luckily, the Air Commander escaped Megatron's wrath, swearing revenge.

Seeking the means to get back at Megatron, Starscream made his way to Shockwave's lab. He came across [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] and promised to free him and his team if they would serve him. The Dinobot kindly refused the offer by throwing him into the control panel, freeing himself. This apparently knocked Starscream out as he didn't get back up. What happened to him afterwords is unknown, since most of Decepticons that might have arrested him were cut to pieces by Grimlock. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[File:TransformersPrimeTheGame Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English)}}
Starscream was present when the Decepticons were hauling in an asteroid rich with Dark Energon heading toward Earth. When the Autobots came to stop them, he witnessed the asteroid explode and the Autobots fall out of orbit. He then mocked their inability to fly, which annoyed Megatron. He commissioned Knock Out and Airachnid to seek and retrieve the Autobots, joining in the hunt himself.

Starscream found Bulkhead and Miko in some sort of tomb, and played on his life by nearly collapsing the whole cave on him. Bulkhead escaped the falling cave, and the big guy unleashed tenfold on him. However, one of the Vehicons managed to swipe Miko and take her captive, and Starscream retreated with them.

Starscream later assisted Megatron in finding a missing component of Thunderwing's, and managed to run into his old pal Bulkhead again. Unfortunately, Bulkhead bested him again, this time taking him captive in his own ship! The treacherous Decepticon tricked Bulkhead, however, into bringing him into a room where he was ambushed by Vehicon troopers. Yet again, Bulkhead came out on top of the pile with Starscream retreating in defeat.

Starscream quickly installed the biggest component in Thunderwing, which resulted in him attacking Megatron... ''Megatron used Starscream as a shield.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}
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===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
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===''Transformers Prime: Battle For Energon''===
When Bulkhead infiltrate the Nemesis to snatch away the Decepticons' Energon stores, Starscream faced off against the Autobot before he could take his leave. Starscream was defeated, and Bulkhead took off with the Energon in hand. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Battle For Energon}}

===''Transformers Prime: Terrorcon Defense''===
Starscream led a battalion of Vehicon drones to the town of [[Jasper]] in order to secure Dark Energon from a nearby mine. His efforts were thwarted by Arcee. Starscream then attempted to escape from an abandoned military installation with the Vehicons under his command, only to be stopped by both Arcee and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Terrorcon Defense}}

===''Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense''===
Starscream and the other Decepticons attempted to prevent the Autobots from constructing a [[Pulsar Dish]], which would destroy the [[Energon Drain]] that the Decepticons had built in an asteroid field. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike''===
Using his jet mode to fire upon the Autobot leader, and leaving floating "aerial mines" behind him, Starscream fought it out against Optimus Prime in the skies over a lush tropical forest. Optimus managed to drive off Starscream nevertheless, and Starscream howled back that he wouldn't forget his defeat as he sped away. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike|Decepticon Strike}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Starscream-(WFC).jpg|thumb|400px|So I'm ''Cybertron'' Starscream as WFC Starscream, introduced in a WFC event with seekers from ''Cybertron''. Confused? ''Good!'' '''*Hotshot 47 BLAM!*''']]
Starscream participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward in the "Cybertron Episode 2 - Seekers" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game===
{{note|For some reason, the Legion Class version of the character is not included in the character selection.}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] arrived to a location where [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], Starscream, and Soundwave were battling Autobots. Megatron left, leaving Shockwave in charge. Shockwave ordered Soundwave to [[Transformation|Transform]] and play "[[The Touch]]." Starscream was displeased with Shockwave's choice of song, but Shockwave told him that once he got a higher hit percentage than his own, then Starscream could choose a soundtrack. {{storylink|Commercial#War for Cybertron|GameSpot's commercial for their Shockwave multiplayer exclusive}}
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==Toys==
===War for Cybertron===
[[File:WFC Legends Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|So I'm ''Cybertron'' Starscream in Generation 1 Starscream colors as ''Prime'' Starscream. Confused? ''Good!'' '''*BLAM*''']]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2010)

:This [[redeco]] of [[Legends Class]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] appeared pretty much out of the blue one day, when, without fanfare, it was offered as a promotional giveaway in the United Kingdom to those who purchased the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' video game from [http://www.shopto.net ShopTo.Net]. He transforms into a Cybertronic jet fighter and features hidden weapons in his wing-sections/biceps: the right arm hides a blade, while the left arm has a non-firing cannon.

:This toy was later offered as a gift to attendees at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong fair 2010 if they made a combined purchase of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' toys]] amounting to more than HK$400.

:This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thrust]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

:At least a few of these loose units are dumped to Hobby Shop dealers in Asia.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WFCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''War for Cybertron'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Prime: First Edition===
{{anchor|FirstEdition}}
[[File:Primetoy-StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He's got legs, and he knows how to attach them to the underside of his jet mode.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Number:'' '''003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2011-[[December 28|12-28]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile pods, stand (Hasbro only)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Starscream transforms from a jet resembling a [[Wikipedia:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]] into a skinny robot and back! He comes with two missile pod accessories that can either attach onto tabs on the underside of his wings, or onto the rear wings on his arms in [[robot mode]]. Additionally, he has a [[5mm post|5mm peg]] hole that goes through each arm, both of which become the sides of his jet mode tail. Since the tail stabilizers fold into the sides of the tail to become the arms, the hole isn't very deep in robot mode unless you leave these fins folded out.

:Undocumented in either of his [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] [[instructions]], Starscream has a couple of features that help make him slightly more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]]: he has a deployable winglet on the back of each of his legs, and his large wing kibble can tilt slightly upward.

:Some units have the head aerial deformed in-package due to being made of soft plastic. This is due to friction preventing it from hinging back. The aerial is supposed to fold back along the head for transformation, but can be tough enough to get in place due to simply flexing instead of changing position. His knee spikes also tend to deform.

:As with all Hasbro-release "First Edition" toys, a cardboard stand is included. The Takara release omits the stand in order to fit the toy into the bubble in robot mode.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed/redecoed to make [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Prime|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]], and was differently retooled to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/PrimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on First Edition Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Cyberverse===
[[File:Primetoy-Cyberverse-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Do these bits of red make me look a little [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]-y?]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 003'''
**''Japanese number:'' '''EZ-03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2012-[[March 31|03-31]]
**''Accessories'': 2 missile cannons

:Part of the first wave of ''Prime'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys, this smaller-scale Starscream is cast partly in translucent plastic so that the toy can be lit using the electronic lights featured in the larger playsets. He also comes with two translucent "missile cannon" weapons that can peg in various ways onto Starscream and each other via their numerous [[C joint|3mm posts and ports]].

:Starscream's arms can separate from the nosecone fuselage on the elbow joint for greater show-accuracy, if you ignore the giant jet pieces hanging off his arms. He features a small, almost irrelevant partial autotransform gimmick: When his shoulders are swung out into place, his head moves out a little bit, allowing you to swing the head into position easily.

:The Hasbro release comes with a pack-in file card. In addition to the regular version, Starscream was also released in a special "advance release" assortment alongside [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Optimus Prime]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Cyberverse|Bulkhead]] and [[Megatron (WFC)#Cyberverse|Megatron]], with each figure including a mini-DVD that contains the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' episode "[[Masters & Students]]". Yes, all four of them come with the same episode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/CommStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Cyberverse Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:PrimeEZCollectionDecepticonSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|No, I'm not [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Prime|that guy]].]]
*'''Decepticon Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP2'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missile cannons

:This redeco of Starscream is cast in bluish plastics. He was only available in a TakaraTomy six-pack with [[Megatron (WFC)#EZ6pack|Megatron]], the [[Vehicon (Prime)#EZ6pack|Vehicon]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#EZ6pack|Breakdown]], [[Knock Out (Prime)#EZ6pack|Knock Out]], and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#EZ6pack|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]].

:Oddly, his weapons are cast in a significantly more flexible (and also more creamy and less translucent) plastic than the ones that come with his Hasbro counterpart. In addition, the ridge on the forehead is slightly thicker and thus less pointy. [[For safety reasons|Usually, it's the other way round.]]
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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''3 / 006'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher & missile (combine to form Thunder Talon)

:Part of the third wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys, Starscream is a redeco and extensive [[retool]] of Series 2 Starscream. He features 3mm ports in the same places as before, loses the post on his back, and gains a new port on his chest/jet underside. He now comes with the "[[Thunder Talon]]", a massive claw-like weapon which can mount via 3mm post, and launch its "claw" as a [[missile]] via pressure-launch.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CybCommStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Prime===
{{anchor|EntertainmentPack}}
[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeevsStarscreamStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'd be a poor man's Skywarp if I didn't cost more to import.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Starscream: Ultimate Opponents''' (Entertainment Pack, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile pods

:This Deluxe Class ''[[transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Starscream is a [[redeco]] of his First Edition release in lighter gray plastic with several purple highlights, possibly intended to represent his powering up with [[Dark Energon]] in the episode [[Shadowzone (episode)|''Shadowzone'']]. Unlike the original release of this mold, this version features [[paint operation]]s on its soft plastic parts, such as his forehead crest and missile-tips.

:Starscream came packed-in with a redeco of First Edition [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#EntertainmentPack|Bumblebee]], small unarticulated figurines of [[Silas#Prime|Silas]] and [[MECH Commando|a MECH soldier]], as well as a DVD containing the episodes "[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]", "[[Sick Mind]]", and "[[Out of His Head]]". The two-pack was also available in Australian markets virtually unchanged, except the DVD was replaced with a booklet including short (and by that, we mean one sentence) [[bio]]s as well as [[Tech Spec]]s for [[Breakdown (WFC)|most]] [[Airachnid (Prime)|of]] the characters.

:The [[stock photography]] on the packaging depicts Starscream's cockpit and abdomen as translucent, and with the stripes on his wings being on the leading edges instead of their final placement.
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[[File:PrimeRIDtoy-StarscreamVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh, that can't be aerodynamic.]]
[[File:Prime-toy StarscreamVoyagerTakTom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Much better.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 003'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-07'''
**''Accessories'': Missile pod/light-up [[null-ray]] blaster & two missiles (Hasbro only), "Gul" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

:Part of the second wave of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Voyager Class toys, Starscream now comes with two missiles, as well as a missile pod attached to a half-translucent base of random parts, both of which can be mounted (via 5mm posts) behind his canopy/on his back, or onto his wings, arms, and hands. Additionally, the missile pod itself features a peg-hole on each side, and his wings each feature a [[Mini-Con]]-compatible peg. The missile pod transforms into his "null-ray blaster", all while being illuminated by a red LED as a sort of "Energon glow". As with other Robots in Disguise Voyager Class toys, the deployed weapon cannot lock into place.

:His prototype stock photography depicts additional [[paint operation]]s on the wings and vertical stabilizer that were omitted in the final product. His [[instructions]] and stock photos also incorrectly show his completed robot mode's shoulder-pads as being left flipped-up, despite the instructions telling [[you]] to flip them down ''just a few steps before''.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] release, which was part of the fourth wave of ''Prime'' product in Japan (despite his ID numbering placing him ''before'' toys released in the third wave), loses many of his detail-based [[paint operation]]s, replacing them with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s. Instead of the light-up cannon-thing, he comes with the Arms Micron [[Gul]], a robotic eagle that transforms into a bladed plasma weapon.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Hasbro Voyager Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1592.html Arms Micron Starscream at Alfes's toy blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1593.html Arms Micron Starscream at Alfes's toy blog (part 2)]''
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{{anchor|DarkEnergon}}
[[File:Primetoy-StarscreamDarkEnergon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|So, does this mean "[[Synthetic Energon]] Starscream" will be in [[Acid Storm|Acid Storm's]] colors?]]
*'''Starscream''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''003'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missile pods

:''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Starscream is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-exclusive redeco of "First Edition" Starscream in translucent black, opaque pink, and dark blue, as a possible [[homage]] to Skywarp.

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#DarkEnergon|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]], and [[Knock Out (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Knock Out]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/DEStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Dark Energon Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh geeze, it's going to be [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Seeker-Gate]] all over again.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''01 / #010'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2013-[[February 23|02-23]]'''
**''Japanese number:'' '''TG09'''
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons (combine to form Neutron assault rifle), tail-fin

:Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Starscream transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

:In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and store on his back in robot mode. He was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generations|Generation 1 Starscream]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the third wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, is noticeably shinier. Among other deco changes, his gray vehicle parts have been coated in silver paint, and most of his red parts in glossy metallic red paint, all while featuring numerous additional [[Paint operation|paint details]]. His gray plastic is slightly warmer in tone, and his gunmetal plastic has been replaced with metallic blue.

:This toy was later redecoed into TakaraTomy [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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*'''Deception Rebel Infiltrator Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons (combine to form Neutron assault rifle), [[Path Blaster]], two-piece laser cannon (combines to form [[Photon burst rifle]]), tail-fin
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===Beast Hunters===
{{anchor|BHDeluxe}}
[[File:PrimeBeastHunterstoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Why does everyone keep pointing their remote controllers at me!?"]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 005'''
**''Accessories'': Thunder Talon, two missiles

:Part of the second wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' toys, Starscream is a new mold, and is somewhat shorter at the head than his ''First Edition'' toy. He transforms into a fighter jet resembling a heavily-modified General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. He features 5mm ports for his hands, forearms, and fuselage/robot back. He comes with two missiles which each feature tabs on one side and a slot on the other, allowing them to peg onto his wings, or be pegged onto his forearms/jet underside.

:He also comes with a larger-scale "Thunder Talon" with clenching claws and a small, molded circular saw at the end. It features a 5mm peg on its underside and on the tail-end, allowing the weapon to be held/mounted in different ways, as well as store on his back. The weapon also features places to mount the missiles onto, with a pair of slots on its top and underside, as well as a pair of tabs on top. The slots also allow the weapon to be mounted onto the underside of the jet mode.

:His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 7|seventh chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots_BeastHuntersStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Instead of being sorry like his other counterpart, He's gonna get his sorry-afterburners kicked instead.]]
*'''Beast Hunters Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''33'''
: ''Construct-Bots'' Beast Hunters Starscream is a build-able toy that transforms from robot into a jet.

:His torso and feet parts are later reused for [[Predaking_(Prime)#Construct-Bots|Predaking]]. Like most [[Beast Hunters]] Construct-Bots, Starscream never saw release in the United States.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBBHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Beast Hunters Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Go!===
[[File:TF-GO-G17-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Hunter Starscream''' (2013-[[April 27|04-27]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G17'''
**''Accessories'': "Hunting Claw", two missiles

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Transformers Go!]]'' toys, Hunter Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class Starscream, hewing closer to the character's original ''Prime'' color scheme. His claw weapon is now blue.

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===Kre-O===
{{anchor|KreoArmy}}
[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Army.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Snoopy]] better watch his back.]]
*'''Army Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0945'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 clip-on rifles

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Kreon]] Warriors, Starscream has been re-imagined as if he was part of a World War I era fighting force, with prop-plane vehicle kibble deco and an old-timey leather pilots' helmet and goggles (originally used by ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]'' [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Kre-O)|Crosshairs]]). His face deco (like all of the Kreon Warrior Starscreams) is very, very ''Prime'' Starscream, even if his colors owe more to the [[Starscream (G1)|original Starscream]].

: Like all the Kreons released that year (at normal retail at least), he uses the new 2015-tooling Kreon body, which basically involves small construction changes on every part below the head, making them largely incompatible with the prior Kreon parts (heads still work fine), but the new tooling adds some extra functionality and structural support.

: The Kreon Warriors were only released in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. The individual bags had also abandoned any kind of coding that identified the contents. This means getting the one you want from an unopened bag involves either trying to feel out the unique parts, or just buying the whole dang case.

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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Pirate.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Captain Jackass Sparrow.]]
*'''Pirate Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0945'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, clip-on cannon

: Also part of the first wave of Kreon Warriors, Pirate Starscream is a fancy-dancy buccaneer, with a frilly neck-ruffle and a plume in his hat. What a toff! The plume can also be plugged into the back of his old-timey cannon to simulate a hissing fuse (which other Pirate-themed Kreons in the series actually do).

: All the aggravation of the blind-bagged, non-US distribution above applies to this one as well.

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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Ninja.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Ninja Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 sais, 2 pegged shuriken

: Back for more in the second assortment of Kreon Warriors, the backstabber is now ''literally'' a backstabber, having been re-envisioned as a ninja! His sais are clipped to his arms by a pair of small double-clips, evoking his arm-cannons, while his bladed straw hat (originally from the [[Hard Master]] Kreon in the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] Kre-O'' series) can be held by its edge as a massive weapon.

: Still fully blind-bagged, still not sold at US retail.

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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Wiseguy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pull a comb through your coal black hair, for crying out loud, it's a mess.]]
*'''Wiseguy Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 clip-on gatling guns

: Who's that whisperin' in the trees? It's Starscream in full-on gangster mode, with an old-fashioned car-parts deco and a pair of gatling guns. His helmet replacement is oddly a black "wild-hair" piece originally from the ''CityVille Invasion'' sets, possibly because [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Wiseguy|Wiseguy Bumblebee]] already used the only fedora-like hat mold back in Series 1.

:Ibid on the distribution et al.
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===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
{{note|Virtually every toy in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day. [[TakaraTomy]] releases simply check that off on their mobile app's collection list. It's honestly quicker and less redundant to say which toys '''don't''' have this feature. Meanwhile, scanning the ''Combiner Force'' toys' ('''including''' re-releases of several toys) insignia stickers gives the player Tickets, which can be spent by giving them to [[Cryostase]] via the main map menu. }}
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[[File:RID2015WarriorStarscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|And this is my fourth and final form. ''(Hasbro version/ToysЯUs Japan exclusive pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Adventure-TAV62-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Starscream''' (Warrior Class, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV62'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2016-[[November 26|11-26]]
**''Accessories'': 2 Rifles
:Initially released as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive ''Clash of the Transformers'' subline imprint, Warrior Class Starscream is a new mold which transforms from robot to fighter jet. He comes with 2 rifles with 5mm posts which can be hand-held or mounted on his forearms (as small null-rays) or his wings. The small tabs on top of the guns also allow them to fit into the slots on his shoulders, which can each hold both guns at once. The fandom knew ''nothing'' about the existence of this toy before it suddenly appeared at retail—something that basically never happens in the modern era.

:His scannable Decepticon insignia is on his left shoulder. scanning the badge temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the ''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game, and can only be scanned once per day. While accessible in Robot Mode, the badge is impossible to be scanned in vehicle mode.

:The ''Adventure'' series release of the toy features some paint applications to closely match his appearances in the cartoon.

:The first stock photos of the figure seems to be missing his insignia sticker. This was later revised.

: Later that year, Starscream was re-released as part of the general retail ''Combiner Force'' subline imprint with no known changes other than the packaging. His sticker badge is also altered: scanning it unlocks 8 Ultra Sparks and two tickets for [[Cryostase]] to unlock a random character. In Japan, this version of the toy was released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive, ''also'' with almost no changes aside from a different sticker badge.

: This mold was also used to make [[Skywarp (WFC)#Robots in Disguise (2015)|Skywarp]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Warrior Class Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Power-Surge-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version/ToysЯUs Japan exclusive pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Adventure-TAV-57-Hyper-Surge-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Power Surge Starscream''' (Power Hero, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV57'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2016-[[October 29|10-29]]
**''Accessories'': Lancelon Mini-Con

:Released as a ToysЯUs exclusive under the ''Clash of the Transformers'' subline, Power Surge Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a robot to fighter plane and back in just a few steps. He also comes with [[Lancelon]], a Mini-Con that transforms into a sword and also be worn as chest armor for Starscream. Power Surge Starscream also features a voice gimmick, activated by pressing down his head:

:*"No one can stop me now!"
:*"Decepticons Unite!"
:*"Mini-Con Power Up!"
:*A flying sound effect.

:When you leave the toy idled for several seconds, he will play a transforming sound accompanied with a flying sound effect.

:As with the Warrior Class figure, his scannable Decepticon insignia is on his left shoulder, accessible when in-package.

:The ''Adventure'' release of the toy, released under the name '''Hyper Surge Starscream''', features some show-accurate paint details, and a different insignia sticker which is compatible to TakaraTomy's ''Transformers Chronicle'' app. The Hasbro version of the toy was ''also'' released as a ToysЯUs Japan exclusive, with no changes on the original deco with an exception of the badge.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2016)

:Part of the first wave of Combiner Force legion class figures, Starscream changes from fighter jet to robot in a few steps. While otherwise a completely new figure, his arms are borrowed from Legion Class [[Windblade (RID)#Legion|Windblade]]. For some reason, his nose cone has been completely covered in the same light blue as his shoulders and feet, presumably to better match the small hinge that connects it to his body. He is decently articulated for a Legion class figure, but lacks forward movement at the shoulder. He features a scannable badge on his left wing, impossible to access in-package. Instead of unlocking the character, his badge only gives a few Ultra Sparks and two tickets.

:Along with his wave-mate [[Springload (RID)#Legion|Springload]], Starscream was released at retail in Australia without any prior announcement by Hasbro whatsoever.
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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
*'''Starscream''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''4'''
: Part of McDonald's ''Transformers: Prime'' promotion, Starscream is depicted as a non-transformable, simplified version of his jet mode, cast in light and dark gray plastic with some blue, black, and purple paint applications. Pressing the raised Decepticon symbol on the fuselage causes the cockpit to pop up on a hinge, revealing two non-firing missiles.
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*'''Starscream''' (Happy Meal, 2013)
:*''McNumber:'' '''?'''
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===Kinder Surprise===
*'''Transformers: Prime''' (2014)
:Only available inside a blindpacked chocolate egg as part of Kinder's ''Transformers: Prime'' series, this buildable Starscream mini-figure consists of a generic "cog" onto which his limbs and armor can be clipped to construct him. He has articulation on his shoulders and upper legs.
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===Eaglemoss cards===
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==Notes==
[[File:Tfprimestarscreamjet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''ooooo-ooooo/We fade to grey!'']]
[[File:VectorSigmaBotBuilderStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Fabulouscream.]]
*Starscream's model is usable in ''War for Cybertron'' multiplayer as the Energon Seeker-type chassis for [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]]-class characters. His parts are also available to Scientists in ''Fall of Cybertron'', now classified as Arclight-type components.
*Starscream's backstory in ''Exodus'' is self-contradictory:
:''"Not even Starscream, who had spent much of his scientific career in the labs contained within these refracting walls..."'' (p. 78).
:''"See what?" Starscream asked. Neither Starscream nor Megatron were scientists."'' (p. 158).
:*When asked via Twitter, Exodus's writer [[Alex Irvine]] stated "Let's say he's always been scientifically curious."<ref>[http://twitter.com/alexirvine/status/36051088754868224 Twitter post]</ref>
:*In ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'', when Starscream sarcastically remarks how Shockwave is "ever the scientist", Shockwave replies with "as you once were". This implies that Starscream had been a scientist at some point in time, but has since left that field.
*Despite being a [[Neutral]] before joining Megatron's cause in War for Cybertron, Starscream begins the game with his glowing details already in Decepticon purple as opposed to Neutral yellow. The Decepticon symbols do not appear on his wings until AFTER he has been recruited by Megatron however.
*Starscream's thin body and narrow, upward-swept wings in [[robot mode]] recalls [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]], but his voice, colour scheme, Igor-like posture and subservience to Megatron recalls the [[Starscream (Movie)|live-action incarnation]]. The game design has the movie bulk but with a [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1]] head and colours.
*Starscream's chest design is basically his live-action incarnation's head design. Now that's a visual homage.
**And an unintentional one at that, according to the [[New York Comic Con]] Transformers: Prime panel.
*''Prime'''s Starscream has [[Starscream (SG)|a red Decepticon insignia]].
*Starscream's feet have pointed toes and elevated heels that make them resemble a pair of women's pumps. They are quite daring.
*[[Steve Blum]] said he was a fan of [[Charlie Adler]] and [[Tom Kenny]]'s portrayals of Starscream, and had Adler give him his blessing after he got the part.<ref>[http://sknr.net/2011/04/20/steve-blum-talks-transformers-prime-guild-wars-2-bulletstorm-more/ Skewed magazine Steve Blum interview.]</ref> Coincidentally, Blum, Adler, and Kenny are all in ''The Super Hero Squad Show''. Blum would later take over the role of Adler's [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] for the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon]]'' game.
*Screamer appears to have [[Decepticon]] logos on his legs. They disappeared after "[[Masters & Students]]".
*For the rest of the series after "[[Partners]]", Starscream has a scar on his right cheek from his battle with Arcee. However, after [[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]] it is gone. It is possible that in addition to restoring his T-cog, Knock Out also got rid of the scar.
*Up until "Partners", his eyes were empty (like Arcee's eyes) with a solid red iris and lighter red pupils, but following said episode, his eyes change color from episode to episode. On some occasions, they are solid red with lighter red dots for his pupils.
*Sometimes during the series, depending on Starscream's mood (usually when scared), the wings on his back in robot mode tend to droop down like an animal's ears when scared or saddened. It's quite adorable, really.
*Starscream's body parts are available to use in the Hub website's [[Vector Sigma Bot Builder]] online game. Normally, you cannot configure a generic 'bot using all Starscream parts, but you can see what one would look like at right through the magic of Photoshop.
*In Starscream's dedicated level in ''Fall Of Cybertron'', a secret room on the exterior of Shockwave's tower complex contains a very G1-esque gold crown that can be picked up by the player and worn for the remainder of the level. Words cannot describe how awesome this is..
*Starscream seems to be entertained by dancing monkeys.
*His arm blasters appear to have the ability to disrupt a Transformer's systems. In "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2]]", one shot from them briefly disables Bumblebee. Maybe he picked the [[null-ray]] upgrade after all.
*Starscream's Hasbro bio takes Fowler's comment "Starscream is his own worst enemy", a little too literally as it lists his arch-enemy as himself. And his ally is Optimus, for some reason...
*In one of the rare noticeable instances of physical change within the "Aligned" continuity family, Starscream's appearance in ''Robots in Disguise'' is changed to be more similar to his ''Fall of Cybertron appearance'', but this time is inspired by both his [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] and his [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 cartoon counterpart]]'s look during the coronation scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Starscream has named powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

*'''Full Weapon Mode''' (フルウェポンモード ''Furu Wepon Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': Balo, Gora, Gul, Jida, Zori
:Starscream's box-back Arms Up mode has him using the [[Laser Gunblade]] on his right arm, the [[High-Defense Shield]] on the left, and [[Zori]] in "Flexible Rod Mode" (yyyyeah) on his back.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Starscream''' (スタースクリーム ''Sutāsukurīmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiānwángxīng''' (Taiwan, 天王星, "Uranus"), '''Hóng Zhīzhū''' (China, 红蜘蛛, "Red Spider")
*''Russian:'' '''Skandalist''' (''Fall of Cybertron'', Скандалист, "Troublemaker"), '''Starscream''' (''Prime'')

==Footnotes==
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Starscream (WFC)

2018-05-23T01:55:32Z

Liamjamesadams:

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[File:StarscreamPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|In a cruel twist of fate, perhaps the most legitimately competent Starscream ever, but no one will take him seriously for even a minute.]]
'''Starscream''' was an Air Commander of the [[Energon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s finest air warriors. His dream was to recover the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and become the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] that would return the Transformers to the [[Golden Age]], and he saw opportunity with the rebel upstart [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. A patient and polite schemer, Starscream used to wish Megatron would drop the heroic anti-[[caste system|caste]] charade and be more honest about his lust for power.

These days, he alternatively wishes Megatron would stop being obsessed with his lust for power and chafes under having to work for such a madman. While he serves as Megatron's right-hand man, he constantly looks for a way to become the commander himself and Megatron knows it: Starscream's extremely volatile personality means he is not adept at hiding his true intent. Fortunately for Megatron, Starscream is prone to panic, cowardice and bombastic gestures, meaning that it'd take exceptional circumstances for Starscream to actually manage to get behind him to shove the knife in.

He may be a scientist, but [[#Notes|we're not quite sure]].

{{quote|That shot was perfect, much like the one who fired it!|Starscream after achieving a headshot|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

{{quote|Fear my high heals!|Diamond Bolt reading a comment referring to Starscream

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Starscream may or may not have had a history as a scientist. Regardless of what he did prior, in the early days before the war began he was one of the leaders of the Cybertronian Air Command. When [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] fell into chaos following bombings by [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]] followers, Starscream was posted as [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]]'s bodyguard. He was with the Prime at [[Altihex]] Casino during a performance by comedian [[Armorhide (WFC)|Armorhide]] when the Decepticons attacked. Sentinel's attempt to flee rather than fight back made Starscream ashamed of his leader, so he had [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] take him to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Prison rather than the safety of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. This earned him loyalty with Megatron, but wary of how sour a revolution could quickly turn Starscream opted not to be directly involved in the gladiator's operations, posting his Seekers at [[Moonbase One|Moon Base One]] and [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] Station. Megatron was intrigued by why Starscream wanted to occupy "that semi-sentient pile of junk" but despite [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]]'s research they found no clues, with information regarding the Station seemingly censored.

Whenever Starscream's Seekers were present, the Decepticons were victorious in battle against the [[Autobot]]s. Starscream however, found Megatron's strategies overly convoluted. As the war devolved into a siege of Iacon, Megatron and [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], by probing into forgotten areas of the [[DataNet]], discovered Trypticon was a storage of [[Dark Energon]], the life essence of [[Unicron]]. When questioned, Starscream explained since even the Air Command was not sure what Dark Energon was, he had forbidden its use, fearing the damage Megatron's gladiators would unleash. Megatron forgave Starscream, noting how he "was smart enough to be afraid of it", and was granted access.

Starscream sent a message to the Autobots proposing a meeting. Optimus only granted him a communication channel. Starscream stated if the Autobots did not know what Dark Energon was (they did) they would need to find out — and asked what would he could expect from them if something happened to Megatron. Optimus replied that he sought a just peace. Starscream said he understood, broke off the conversation and flew to [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Prison where Sentinel was held. Starscream offered Sentinel a chance to redeem his cowardly behavior at Altihex. The ultimate aim of this road to becoming Decepticon leader was to become [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] in a peace settlement with Optimus, and lead Cybertron back to its [[Golden Age]]. Starscream then flew to Moon Base One when Megatron ordered him to Trypticon, where he found the Decepticons had invaded the Station and slaughtered and maimed his scientists.

Megatron and [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] forced Starscream to select two survivors to absorb [[Dark Energon]], for what was a successful experiment. Requiring more for the Decepticon war effort, Megatron ordered Starscream to capture the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge]], below the ruins of [[Crystal City]]. Empowered by his first taste of Dark Energon, Starscream activated the device that transmitted Energon to the Station for it to be Darkened. But the Bridge still did not produce enough, and Starscream was ordered to find the [[Code Key]] of Power and Key of Justice to the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] underneath the [[High Council Tower]] in Iacon. Starscream decided it was time to release Sentinel, renouncing Dark Energon after realizing Megatron had turned his soldiers into addicts. Starscream found the Key of Power within the [[High Council Tower|Hall of Justice]] and flew underground to find his plan had failed, as Megatron had mortally wounded Sentinel. He could see within Sentinel's body was the Key of Justice, but was prevented from taking it by [[Blackout (WFC)|Blackout]]. Megatron fought Starscream to a standstill, sparing him because he realized he was a better soldier than a would-be example.

As Megatron entered the Chamber, [[Teletraan-1]] activated the legendary [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] to fly it away. Aware Starscream had a better chance of escaping Omega's awakening, Megatron ordered Starscream and his Seekers to down Omega, in exchange for more Dark Energon. Giving up on his attempt to give up his addiction, Starscream gleefully accepted and they successfully blew Omega out of the sky, allowing the Decepticons to retrieve the Chamber and corrupt the [[core]]. As Cybertron became uninhabitable, the Autobots left on the largest starship ever built - the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. Starscream left the planet with Megatron as they gave pursuit on Trypticon, now a ''Nemesis''-class supercruiser. The two ships entered a [[space bridge]], which separated the two ships to unknown parts of space... {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

{{note|Starscream's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic "[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]."}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}} {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Uniend 610.23 Zeta]], {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}} Starscream lead the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s in the Battle at [[Tyger Pax]]. Focused on taking the pressure off the Decepticons' vulnerable rear, Starscream opened fire on [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] to protect [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], and then forced the Autobot into a retreat, despite [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]'s attempts to bring Starscream down.

After the [[AllSpark]] was launched into space, Starscream, stunned and damaged, tumbled out of control and crashed on the surface of Tyger Pax, though he recovered in time to retreat with Megatron. {{storylink|Bumblebee at Tyger Pax}}

===IDW Aligned comics===
Visiting [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s citadel to check up on his research, Starscream was annoyed to find that the scientist was prioritizing his experiments on [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] over supplying the Decepticon war effort with more energon. He failed to see how the "bugs" would win them the war but gave up on trying to convince Shockwave otherwise, choosing to let Megatron deal with him instead. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}} Starscream later participated in Megatron's assault on [[Metroplex (FOC)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Last Stand}} {{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}}

While [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]]'s mind was suffering from Shockwave's experiments, he had a vision of himself being approached by Starscream and throwing him into a nearby console. {{storylink|Fall}} This vision eventually came to pass, and Grimlock was able to escape from Shockwave's lab by exploiting Starscream's greed and lust for power. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}}

[[File:Primecomic-Starscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|I am okay with the events that unfolding currently.]]
Starscream had been on [[Earth]] at some point, but was assigned by Megatron to scour the galaxy for remnants of space bridge technology. Returning to their dead homeworld, Starscream built a weapons lab in Kaon and began building a space bridge. He was informed by his [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s elsewhere they had apprehended the Autobot spy [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]. Later, after basking in the glory of successfully activating the space bridge that would return them to Earth and its [[Energon]], Starscream realized Cliffjumper was present. The Autobot claimed to be freed by his captors after defecting to the Decepticons, and warned them of [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]: this ruse successfully distracted Starscream long enough for Arcee to activate and overload the space bridge, but he jumped in after them moments before the lab was blown sky high.

Falling to Earth, a dazed Starscream picked up a [[bunny rabbit]], commenting that [[human]]s were smaller than he remembered. [[Scanning]] a fleet of jets flying overhead, he found Cliffjumper and Arcee driving on a road and launched a missile at them. He picked up Arcee's blown off arm and started battering Cliffjumper with it, but the Autobot blew up the rock formation above them and crushed Starscream with the rubble. Having received Starscream's signal, [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] came to his rescue, and the duo pursued and overwhelmed the Autobots. Just as Starscream was about to send them back to the [[AllSpark]], Optimus jumped and landed on him, while gunning Breakdown away. As Starscream greeted his opponent, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] tapped him on the shoulder and sent him flying. Optimus opted not to finish the job, allowing Starscream to escape and fight another day as he got Cliffjumper and Arcee to base. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime (graphic novel)|Transformers: Prime}}
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===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English), [[Satoshi Tsuruoka]] (Japanese)|[[Jiang Ke]] (Chinese), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Jin-uk Hong]] (Korean), [[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian), [[Gerald Paradies]] (German), [[José Antonio Macías]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Nicolas Dubois]] (French), [[Nestor Chiesse]] (Brazilian Portuguese), [[Tero Koponen]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:DarknessRising1-Starscreamsneer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|One look sells him as Starscream.]]
Before Starscream joined Megatron and the Decepticons, he was commander of a squadron of Energon Seekers on Cybertron. {{Storylink|Partners}} During the War, Starscream was present at [[Tyger Pax]] when [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] interrogated the Autobot [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}}

Following the [[Great Exodus]], Starscream intercepted a coded Autobot transmission and managed to trap [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]. When his interrogation methods failed to extract anything he could use to decode the transmission, he took them to [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who used a [[cortical psychic patch]] on Arcee and revealed the transmission to be from Optimus Prime on [[Earth]]. Upon being questioned by Cliffjumper of his lack of bravery, Starscream tried to kill the Autobot only to be captured by Arcee. Upon being threatened by Arcee, he cracked and revealed Shockwave's plan; to build a space bridge under Kaon. Starscream was then knocked out but regained contentiousness and pursued the two Autobots to the space bridge. Unfortunately, the space bridge was destroyed with Shockwave, Cliffjumper, and Arcee still inside, but Starscream was able to escape. Starscream presumably took the Decepticons to Earth via the Nemesis soon after. {{storylink|Out of the Past}}

When the Decepticons arrived on Earth, Starscream scouted an old Decepticon ship called the ''[[Harbinger]]'' that had crashed landed years back. However, he failed to record the coordinates of the crash site or find the [[Immobilizer]]. {{Storylink|Partners}} In time, Megatron departed Earth to gather an army out in space, leaving Starscream in charge. Starscream spent his time sending out [[Vehicon (Prime)|Decepticon grunts]] to search for [[Energon]] deposits{{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}, and managed to set up a lucrative energon mine in secret. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}

Three years later, one of Starscream's energon searches was interrupted by Cliffjumper. Once Cliffjumper was defeated by the Vehicons, Starscream personally killed the Autobot. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] alerted him to Arcee's location, and Starscream decided she would be their next target. Later, when Soundwave received a signal from deep space, Starscream hesitantly opened the space bridge for Megatron's return. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 1}} Megatron revealed to Starscream that he'd brought back [[Dark Energon]], and Starscream provided Cliffjumper's corpse so they could test the substance's reanimation properties. When the undead Cliffjumper's signal led the Autobots to the mine, Starscream blew the facility up on Megatron's orders. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}}

[[File:DarknessRising3-interrogateFowler.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"No, Mister Fowler, I expect you to be saved at the last minute!"]]
Following a test of Dark Energon on himself, Megatron took off for parts unknown, leaving Starscream in charge once more. When Soundwave picked up [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]]'s transmissions, Starscream had the human captured and began trying to extract the location of the Autobot base from him. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}} The interrogation almost succeeded, but for the arrival of Arcee, Bumblebee and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] who, after a standoff, forced Starscream to retreat. Once Megatron returned to the ship, he was outraged at Starscream's actions and proceeded to beat his subordinate for "delaying his plans". Starscream managed to quell his master's anger by announcing he had a way to get their plans back on course. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4}}

[[File:DarknessRising5-ohgeez.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh my God. It's called toothpaste, use it.]]
As it turned out, his plan was to send Soundwave down to use the [[Giant Sized Array]] radio telescope on Earth to set the space bridge's target. Once the bridge was properly targeted, Starscream opened it so that Megatron could throw the chunk of Dark Energon though. Starscream moved the ship back to a safe distance when the fighting on the rim of the space bridge became more intense, while imploring his master to withdraw as well. Alas, the space bridge exploded, apparently taking Megatron with it, and Starscream gave a brief eulogy before declaring himself leader {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}} and danced in celebration while imploring the troops to chant his name. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}
[[File:Patch Starscream dances.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|What'cha doin' on your back?! You should be dancing, YEAH!!!!]]

[[File:Masters&Students-SoundwaveStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|*ping*"FINE! FINE! I'LL WRITE A THANK-YOU NOTE!"]]
Starscream's speeches were poorly received. Intending to find more potentially-loyal warriors, Starscream took Soundwave to try to revive the long-dormant [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. To Starscream's disappointment, Skyquake was loyal only to Megatron, and interested only in fighting the Autobots who arrived. A signal detected by Soundwave sent Starscream to the location of the space bridge explosion, where he found Megatron's body and ripped the sliver of Dark Energon from it. He was forced by the observing [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] to return the body to the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', where he also learned that Skyquake had been terminated by the Autobots. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

When [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] arrived on Earth, Starscream had him captured and substituted [[Makeshift (Prime)|Makeshift]] with the mission to open the Autobot [[GroundBridge]] to let the Decepticon forces into the Autobot base. Unfortunately Wheeljack broke free before the plan could succeed, and as a result, Makeshift was expelled from the Autobot base onto the ''Nemesis'' hull with an activated grenade. Starscream vacated the hull before Makeshift exploded. {{storylink|Con Job}} After Soundwave picked up on [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System|another Autobot operation]], Starscream figured it was a good opportunity to get rid of the Autobots while they were distracted, and sent a squadron of Vehicons on a search and destroy mission. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}}

[[File:DeusExMachina-Screamer grins.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"We've had too much Energon shed. I think that a cleansing is in order."]]
To Starscream's discomfort, the crew held a vote and he was obliged to call in [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] to aid in Megatron's recovery. The discovery that an [[Energon Harvester]] was located in an museum on Earth was all the excuse Starscream needed to put that on hold, and the other Decepticons soon obtained the device for him. While they were testing it in [[Greece]], Bulkhead attacked them and destroyed the Harvester. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}} Starscream was irritated by Knock Out's participation in street racing, and eventually decided to make an example of him. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

[[File:OutOfHisHead-grabby.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|That's ''not'' how ATB Megatron and Starscream combine!]]
Some time later, after the ship's electromagnetic shielding failed, Starscream put the Vehicons to work fixing it. Offering Knock Out a post as second-in-command, Starscream persuaded him to help convince Soundwave that Megatron was a lost cause. They were interrupted by Arcee and Bumblebee, who were doing something with Megatron's corpse, and after chasing the two Autobots off, they discovered that Megatron no longer had any brain activity. {{storylink|Sick Mind}} Overjoyed at this, Starscream began a new plan, constructing a heat ray which he attempted to use to melt a glacier to get to a huge [[energon]] deposit. Unfortunately, not only did the Autobots arrive and destroy the heat ray, but Megatron was resurrected and dragged the protesting Starscream away for punishment. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

[[File:Shadowzone-gah.jpg|thumb|225px|Damn, in another [[Starscream (Movie)|continuity]] the arm comes off and they mock it in this one.]]
Starscream ended up in the infirmary as a result of Megatron's punishment, but continued undaunted in his plans. He took the chunk of Dark Energon he'd been hiding, and went to the site of Skyquake's grave, intending to resurrect the warrior as well as imbuing himself with Dark Energon. Unfortunately the Autobots arrived before Skyquake rose, and Starscream had to retreat through the Decepticon GroundBridge, albeit minus his right arm. After subjecting himself to treatment from Knock Out, Starscream returned to the site to confirm whether Skyquake had risen, only to be attacked by Skyquake's zombified right arm. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

When Breakdown was captured to [[MECH]], Starscream's suggestion they rescue their comrade was turned down by Megatron. Starscream went anyway, and found Breakdown had already been rescued by Bulkhead, but escorted Breakdown back to the ship. {{storylink|Operation: Breakdown}} At an old energon mine, Megatron confronted Starscream about his many transgressions and prepared to terminate his subordinate. Starscream was only saved by the arrival of the Autobots, but on escaping the collapsed mine, realized that he would have to go back in and attempt to rescue Megatron, or face his master's possible wrath later. Venturing back inside, he ended up tangling with the Autobots, and when Megatron later found him, he had been left supporting a large boulder. {{storylink|Rock Bottom}}

[[File:Partners-ScreamPrisoner.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Why am I always seen like this? Chest and lower body off to one side, head towards y'all.]]
Starscream was sent with [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] to locate the ''Harbinger'' wreck, only for the spider to leave him webbed up when it turned out the ship was broken in half and the weapon they sought was in the other half. Starscream was found by the Autobots and attempted to convince them he wanted to switch sides, even pointing them to the location of the weapon Airachnid was after. Unfortunately he let slip he'd been the one to kill Cliffjumper, provoking Arcee into attacking him. After fighting her, he was able to limp away, though he decided from then on he would be an independent. {{storylink|Partners}}

Many months later, Starscream snuck on board the ''Nemesis'' to steal [[energon cube]]s and blundered into the workroom that was being used by the recently-amnesiac Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}} Starscream soon realized what was going on, but when more Vehicons arrived, he was wounded while fleeing the ship. He contacted the Autobots to exchange information for medical help. When [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and Bulkhead arrived, it turned out they already knew about Optimus's situation, but were interested in what he knew about the space bridge, so he was able to trade the information for aid. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 2}}

[[File:OperationBumblebee1 Silas meets Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Wanna know how I got these scars?"]]
Tracking a signal, Starscream stumbled upon a MECH trap already sprung by Bumblebee. He was intrigued and followed the MECH helicopter and watched as they tried to install the [[transformation cog|T-cog]] they'd taken into a robot. When their attempt to make the robot work failed, Starscream revealed himself and managed to strike a partnership with them. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} With Starscream's help, MECH secured a source of energon and Starscream was there when they used it on their robot. As Bumblebee came looking for his T-cog, Starscream helped defend it, but when it looked like Bumblebee might get it back, Starscream blasted it and left. Unfortunately Silas was less than impressed, and after a short nap thanks to MECH's weapons, Starscream woke up minus his own T-cog. {{Storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

When [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] arrived on Earth looking for Skyquake, Megatron informed him of Skyquake's passing, noting that Skyquake had perished under Starscream's command. {{storylink|Loose Cannons}}

[[File:Crossfire Starscream injured.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|Ouch.]]
While scavenging for energon, Starscream found that Airachnid had been cast out from the Decepticons and obtained a pet in the form of an [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]. She spurned his suggestion that they team up to defeat Megatron, and he barely escaped with his life. Wounded, he employed his previous trick to get medical help from the Autobots in exchange for information about Airachnid's activities, and even later saved Arcee from Airachnid, sparing her life like she spared his much, much earlier. {{storylink|Crossfire}}

Starscream returned to the ''Harbinger'' in search of energon, and instead found a laboratory containing five [[protoform]]s and the equipment necessary for [[cloning]]. He had soon whipped up five [[Starscream clone (Prime)|Starscream clone]]s, which he dispatched to dispatch Megatron. Unfortunately he soon discovered that he could sympathetically feel every injury they suffered, which gave him a good idea how the mission was going. When the last clone returned to report failure, Starscream sensed the clone's treachery and blasted it. Fully aware of the effect on him, he terminated the clone, screaming in their shared pain as he did. {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Armada}}

[[File:Triangulation Starscream Apex armor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.34|Starscream SMASH!]]
He was about to operate on himself to install the clone's T-cog when the ship detected the Decepticons sending teams out to locations around the globe. Intrigued, he used the ship's GroundBridge to reach [[Antarctica]], only to be captured by Dreadwing, whom he at first mistook for Skyquake. Eventually, Optimus arrived, and after Dreadwing was buried in an avalanche and the Vehicons accompanying him were dispatched, Starscream now found himself as Optimus's prisoner. The two followed a trail to a human research station where the relic everyone was after was being held. Dreadwing soon arrived and another battle between him and Optimus took place. As they fought, Starscream freed the relic, the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]], from the ice block containing it and claimed it as his own. Covered in a full body suit and towering over both of them, Starscream used the armor to fight both Optimus and Dreadwing, a fight in which he was the aggressor for once in a long time. Though Starscream had enhanced strength and was rendered invulnerable, he still couldn't fly, and a few of Dreadwing's bombs created a hole in the ice which he fell through. He was subsequently forced to plod along the bottom of the ocean. {{storylink|Triangulation}}

[[File:NewRecruit-Starscreammonkey.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Next on his list of cat-related videos is Nyan Ravage.]]
Back at the ''Harbinger'', Starscream discovered a photo of [[Red Energon]] on the [[Internet]], as well as a dancing monkey which came as much amusement to him. He took the Apex Armor with him, tracking the substance down to a dockyard where he was confronted by Optimus, Arcee and Bumblebee. Donning the armor, he attempted to retrieve the Red Energon first, and managed to rip a chunk off after Optimus knocked him off the crane. While he was trying to tip the crane over, [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] arrived, and using a [[phase shifter]], removed Starscream from the Apex Armor. The Decepticon responded by firing a missile at the three Autobots on the crane and escaping with a chunk of Red Energon. {{storylink|New Recruit}}

Starscream set about refining the Red Energon, though the process was slow and only yielded enough for one or two doses. Alerted to a Decepticon operation by the ''Harbinger'''s computers, he used it on himself and soon found Smokescreen had uncovered a relic. Using his new hyperspeed to blindside him, Starscream was able to obtain one of the [[Omega Key]]s, which he later overheard Bulkhead describing as a way to revitalize Cybertron. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}}

[[File:TFP Inside Job Starscream fistful of keys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|SQUEE! I've collected all four!]]
Though thinking of restoring Cybertron and ruling it himself, Starscream decided that he didn't have the proper resources to do so. Coming up with a plan, Starscream lured Optimus, Ratchet and Bulkhead to a remote location with the promise of the key he'd found in return for the installation of the T-Cog from his clone. In reality, he used his remaining Red Energon to allow him to infiltrate the Autobot base while leaving the clone behind for the Autobots to find. While stealing the other three keys from, the Autobots figured out his clone was a ruse, and Starscream only just managed to get back through the Ground Bridge. After taking a moment to taunt the Autobots, the Red Energon wore off, and he quickly bridged away to the ''Nemesis'', with the Omega Keys as a peace offering to Megatron. {{storylink|Inside Job}}

[[File:PatchMegatronStarscream.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.4| This feels familiar...]]
Requesting to rejoin the Decepticons, the unconvinced Megatron subjected Starscream to a cortical psychic patch and began rummaging in his memories to determine his true motives. Despite the incriminating nature of most of the memories, Megatron's analysis of Starscream's strengths and weaknesses (including the loss of his T-cog and the fact that Starscream is not the only untrustworthy Decepticon on the Nemesis), has him decide to allow Starscream to serve by his side, as he is better with him than against him. Starscream was so relieved by the turn of events that he thanked the All Spark, but Dreadwing was not so pleased about this development. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}

[[File:RegenerationOmegaKeysHologram.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Knock Out restored Starscream's T-Cog, though immediately afterwards Starscream was attacked by a murderous Dreadwing and had to be saved by Megatron. After Starscream helped Knock Out unlock the secret of the Omega Keys, Megatron left him in charge of the ''Nemesis''. Starscream used information gathered by Soundwave to kidnap the Autobots' three human friends and took them to Cybertron for Megatron to use as hostages. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}}

After handing over [[Jack Darby]] in exchange for two of the keys, Starscream took part in the activation of the [[Omega Lock]]. He survived the explosion caused by the Lock's destruction at Optimus's hand, and when Knock Out attempted a quip, knocked the medic down and demanded he tend to Megatron. Starscream returned to Earth with Megatron to take part in an attack on the Autobot base, during which he shot down Wheeljack's ship, the ''[[Jackhammer (Prime)|Jackhammer]]'', with Wheeljack still inside. Following the attack, he and Megatron landed in the remains of the base. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

While the other Decepticons dug around in the ruins, Starscream more productively had Wheeljack pulled from the wreckage of the ''Jackhammer''. When human military forces turned up, Starscream offered to unleash the armada on them, but Megatron dealt with the matter using [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]]'s fusion cannons. His interrogation of Wheeljack did not go nearly as well. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}}

With the arrival of Shockwave, Megatron appointed the newcomer second lieutenant in charge of science, usurping Starscream's role slightly. Starscream attempted to get his own back by discovering a photo of Ratchet on the internet, only to be embarrassed when it was switched for a picture of a dancing monkey by Raf. He attempted a new gambit—allowing Wheeljack to escape with a tracking device, believing it would lead them to the other Autobots, however Wheeljack discovered the bug and turned the tables on the pursuing Decepticons. Megatron's anger was only stemmed by Shockwave bringing [[Predaking (Prime)|a Predacon he cloned]] to Earth. {{storylink|Scattered}}

Starscream complained to Knock Out about the pressures of his position. When the Predacon returned from its flight to catch Autobots empty-handed, Starscream noted it was a pity the beast couldn't tell them why it failed. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}} Starscream was pleased when Decepticon monitoring finally bore fruit and located the Autobots. Unfortunate this turned out to be a series of diversions designed to have the Decepticons spread their forces out, and Megatron was not happy that Starscream fell for it. Darkmount subsequently came under attack and though Starscream did his best to coordinate a defense, the battle ended with him ordering a retreat to the ''Nemesis'' as the base was destroyed. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}} When it looked like the Decepticons were about to embark on another scavenger hunt, Starscream was dismayed, but fortunately it turned out that Shockwave had micro-chipped all his creations, and the fossils they needed would be easy to find. {{storylink|Project Predacon}}

[[File:ChainOfCommandInForItNow.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The hills are alive with the sound of Starscream's butthurt.]]
Following the surprise return of the existing Predacon, Starscream was dismayed to find it put in his charge. He had immense trouble controlling the beast and resorted to using the Apex Armor to protect himself from its attacks. Megatron sent Starscream and the Predacon to [[Scotland]], where they found the Autobots had destroyed a team of Decepticons hunting for bones there. While the Predacon took on the Autobots, Starscream found Miko trying to reach Magnus's ship and accidentally lost the Apex Armor to her. Battle ensued, but when the Predacon left for the ''Nemesis'', Starscream and his two seekers found themselves outnumbered by Autobots and retreated. {{storylink|Chain of Command (Prime)|Chain of Command}} In Megatron's bad books again, Starscream was further inconvenienced when the Predacon damaged the ship's communication dish. Though he tried to have it repaired by the Vehicons, it didn't go so well, and Megatron eventually found out. {{storylink|Plus One (Prime)|Plus One}}

Starscream found Knock Out in the middle of experimenting with [[Synthetic Energon]], and had the medic add Dark Energon to the mix, believing it would allow Megatron to control the results. Instead the new mix transformed Cylas into an energon-sucking zombie and created a plague which resulted in Knock Out and Starscream being chased through the ship. Confronted by Megatron, they were forced to admit what they were done, and were sent to locate and destroy Cylas. They eventually found he had already been dispatched, but to Starscream's dismay, the deed had been done by the recently freed Airachnid. Fortunately he didn't have to deal with her as well, but he later had to face Megatron's wrath over his part in the affair. {{storylink|Thirst}}

When Megatron took him to another abandoned mine, Starscream assumed his demise was near, but they were merely visiting Shockwave's off-site laboratory. The Predacon unexpectedly arrived and Starscream hit it with a metal bar, only for it to transform and speak. The Decepticons quickly realized that despite Predaking's loyalty, it would not take him and his fellow Predacons long to realize their superiority to the Decepticons, so Starscream hatched a plan to kill two birds with one stone, luring the Autobots to the laboratory so its destruction could be blamed on them. The plan succeeded, and in the aftermath, the Decepticons discovered that the synthetic energon stored at the base had created cybermatter. {{storylink|Evolution}} Starscream managed to talk his way out of being disfigured by Shockwave over not warning the latter that the Autobots were attacking the lab. As Shockwave was put in charge of perfecting the Synthetic Energon formula, Megatron assigned Starscream to gather technology to repair the Omega Lock, which they would need for a delivery mechanism. {{storylink|Minus One}}

After establishing the location of the Autobot base when they kidnapped Ratchet, Starscream was sent with his armada to destroy the hanger. He did so with aplomb, unaware that the Autobots had swapped the letters on the hangers and he'd destroyed the wrong one. {{storylink|Persuasion}} The error came back to bite him when the Decepticons detected an [[Chip|Autobot probe]] carrying Laserbeak's transponder. Starscream went out and personally destroyed the probe before fleeing through a GroundBridge to escape Optimus. Back on the ''Nemesis'', when Predaking found out about the Decepticons' earlier treachery and went on a rampage, Starscream aided Megatron by blasting Predaking in the back. Though the Predacon was defeated, the ship next came under attack by Autobots. {{storylink|Synthesis}}

Starscream took his squad of Vehicons and encountered Arcee and Bumblebee. They battled the two Autobots, but were driven back to the Omega Lock room where Starscream tried unsuccessfully to get his hands on the Star Saber which Smokescreen had brought along. Starscream watched in horror as Megatron was killed by Bumblebee, but his desire to avenge his leader was unable to be fulfilled, as Shockwave dragged him away. The pair escaped the ship in a lifepod, somewhere over Cybertron. {{storylink|Deadlock}}

[[File:Predaconsrising-Starscreamupthecreek.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|No! Bad pets! Bad! Don't you want to know what the fox says?!?]]
As Shockwave continued to try to clone Predacons, Starscream searched for more bones, and was soon assisted by [[Darksteel (Prime)|Darksteel]] and [[Skylynx]]. The two Predacons eventually led him to a whole burial ground of Predacon remains, but as they were gathering their find up, they were witness to the apparent return of Megatron. Unfortunately it instead turned out to be Unicron using Megatron's body, and as the dark god created an army of undead Predacons, Starscream fled.

Finding the warship, he freed Knock Out and some Vehicons and attempted to retake the ship, only for Knock Out to betray him. He was locked in a cell, however when the warship crashed during the battle against Unicron, he was freed. Once Megatron was free of Unicron's will, Starscream approached him, believing he would resume leadership of the Decepticons, but Megatron was no longer interested in the Decepticon cause. Starscream therefore went to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] to take his own rightful place as Decepticon ruler, only for Predaking, Darksteel and Skylynx to arrive looking to settle scores with him. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===Toy bios===
Once upon a time, Starscream was an honorable soldier who fought to defend Cybertron. His long isloation aboard an orbital platform changed all that, making him greedy and ambitious, and he jumped at the chance to join Decepticons and get to lead troops again. {{storylink|Starscream (WFC)#Generations|Generations Starscream}} This path would lead to him binging on Dark Energon, revelling in the power it gave him! {{storylink|Starscream (WFC)#Prime|Dark Energon Starscream}}

Starscream, whatever you might think, ''isn't'' running away all the time: he's actually making calculated retreats and when the enemy is going "ha ha Starscream's run away", he comes back without warning and wipes them out. {{storylink|Starscream (WFC)#Prime|Voyager Starscream}}

===Titan ''Prime'' comic===
[[File:Titan4.6 Starscream holding president.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The president's been kidnapped by Decepticons! Are you a bad enough dude to save the president?]]
Starscream accompanied [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] on a trip to [[Antarctica]] to attack the [[Yamal|NS ''Yamal'']]. He carried the [[static lance]] that Megatron intended to use to detonate the ship's nuclear reactors, and when the Autobots arrived to intercede, Starscream used the weapon to knock [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] out. He tried to do the same to [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], but the Autobot dodged the blow and kicked him in the head, taking the lance himself and ruining the Decepticons' plan. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.3|Ice Breaker}}

Tasked by Megatron with trying to draw the Autobots out, Starscream attacked and captured [[Air Force One]], taking it to the [[Grand Canyon]]. He sent a message demanding Optimus Prime's surrender in exchange for the safe return of the [[President of the United States|President]], but the Autobots turned up in force. Starscream's accompaniment of Vehicons was soon quashed, and Optimus rescued the President, whom Starscream was using as a human shield, by chopping the Decepticon's left arm off. Defeated, Starscream fled. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.6|All the President's 'Bots!}}

Starscream was appalled when Megatron revealed the latest plan—pitting the Vehicons against each other in a series of deathmatches to ensure their army contained only the toughest. He was even more shocked when Megatron expected ''him'' to fight against [[Fearstorm]]. Starscream was able to defeat the much-larger Decepticon through application of his wits; he first managed to snap off the pointed end of on the bars enclosing their match, then used it to pin Fearstorm's arms to the ground. Fearstorm was thus incapacitated, leaving Starscream easy access to the key that granted him victory; his opponent's spark. Afterwards, Megatron was content to let Starscream return to the ship. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.7|Megatron's Law}}

On Soundwave's prompting, Starscream set up an ambush for the Autobots in [[The Wave]]. When it predictably went badly for the Decepticons, Starscream demanded his companion take matters into his own hands. Soundwave did, and as a result Starscream had to later help Soundwave look for his missing hand. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.12|The Evil Shred}}
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===Eaglemoss ''Prime'' comic===
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===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
When [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] returned from a battle with the news that [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] had apparently perished in a mysterious explosion, everyone on the ''Nemesis'' assumed Starscream was to blame, simply because he had repeatedly expressed an interest in becoming Decepticon leader. He had to go on the run, all the while Megatron would turn up alive so his name would be cleared. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 7}} Dreadwing managed to track him down, but he convinced Dreadwing that he was not the one who eliminated Megatron, on the grounds that he would immediately take [[Decepticon leader]]ship, rather than flee, should Megatron die by his hands. Dreadwing believed him, and ordered his assistance in finding Megatron. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 14}}

===''Regeneration One''===
[[File:Gas skunk blackarachnia jetstorm leobreaker starscream war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67]]
As the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix creature]] tortured [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Circuit Smasher]] with visions of his [[Sparkplug Witwicky|dead father]] in [[Zero Space]], cracks began to appear in the membrane of infinite worlds. Starscream could be seen through one, alongside [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Gas Skunk]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
After the Transformers had made their way to Earth, Starscream encountered Bumblebee. Not fooled by the Autobot's vehicle disguise, Starscream pursued the Autobot scout. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
When Heatwave was captured by Chumley, Kade came looking for him. Kade called out asking if Heatwave was there, causing Heatwave to ask sarcastically if he was expecting Starscream. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RB)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English), [[Daisuke Hirakawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jiang Ke]] (Chinese), [[Gerardo Alonso]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Axel Lutter]] (German), [[János Bácskai]] (Hungarian)}}
[[File:MightyBigTrouble Starscream.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Hello, I'm SpaceNapoleHitler. Give me the thing!]]
Starscream managed to survive his encounter with the Predacons by <s>strategically luring them</s> sheer dumb luck, stumbling upon a weapons cache with enough power to kill [[Skylynx]] and [[Darksteel (Prime)|Darksteel]]. He then explored the fortress and found the laboratory where the Decepticons had bred the Weaponizer Mini-Cons and sought to use them to take revenge on Megatron for his cruel acts towards him. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} Starscream then reformatted himself {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} to his old body type, before he freed the Mini-Cons but they managed to escape him. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} The Autobots believed him to be dead following his encounter with the Predacons, but he was remembered as a dangerous Decepticon in the records of the War. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}}

After he had "helped save the universe, from Starscream, Megatron, and Dark Energon", [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] refused to be defeated by [[Bisk (RID)|Bisk]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RID)|More than Meets the Eye}} When Bumblebee attempted to inspire his team with an [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] impression, [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] instead believed Bumblebee to be going for a bad Starscream. {{storylink|W.W.O.D.?}}

In his hunt for the Weaponizer Mini-Cons, Starscream hired [[Shadelock]], [[RoughEdge]], and [[Razorhorn]] to procure them. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}} His hunt forced the Mini-Cons off [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and led them to joining a group of [[Scavenger (RID 2015)|scavengers]]. {{storylink|History Lessons}} He tracked them down to the planet Earth, where Shadelock found [[Tricerashot]]. Starscream ordered him to follow the Mini-Con to lead them to the remainder of them. {{storylink|Pretzel Logic}} He tracked the Mini-Cons to a human ship, missing them by seconds. There he found the scavengers and the [[Dark Star Saber]]. He immediately claimed the weapon as his own intending to use it for conquest before he noted that it seemed to be operating at less than full power. Nonetheless he still desired the Mini-Cons and ordered his minions to track them and bring them to him. His minions brought him the wrong Mini-Cons. [[Fixit (RID)|One of them]] accidentally revealed [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] was back on Earth and Starscream was able to take the yellow Autobot prisoner by threatening the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Mighty Big Trouble}}

[[File:RiD 2015 Worthy One-Winged Seeker.jpg|thumb|left|280px|At least he's not a giant screaming head this time.]]
When Bumblebee was aboard, Starscream gloated about his good fortune before the Autobot escaped only to be quickly recaptured. With his captive now in [[Stasis cuffs|stasis cuffs]], Starscream monologued about his cunning escape from the Predacons and his plan to use the Weaponizer Mini-Cons and the Dark Star Saber to not only kill Megatron but conquer the galaxy. He then resumed scanning for his "little doomsday devices" before Bumblebee began taunting him that no one, not even the Dark Star Saber, took him seriously. Starscream swore that everyone would take him seriously, aiming the cursed blade at Bumblebee's throat. A nearby battle between Autobots and scavengers caught his attention where he used his ship's tractor beam to abduct the Weaponizer Mini-Cons before flying off and gloating to Bumblebee of his imminent victory. {{storylink|Mini-Con Madness (RID)|Mini-Con Madness}} Unfortunately it turned out he only had six of the seven Mini-Cons needed, with an attempt at merging resulting in failure. Luckily the last Mini-Con needed turned up at his ship with the Autobots, and he was able to obtain it by knocking everyone out with the Dark Star Saber. He successfully merged with the Mini-Cons, only to lose [[Aerobolt]] thanks to a signal initiated from the ship by Fixit. Starscream managed to fly clear of the ship and engage Optimus and Aerobolt, now merged, in combat until the Autobots succeeded in dragging him back into range of the signal. Separated from the Mini-Cons, Starscream fell comatose and was loaded onto [[Prime Force One|Optimus's ship]] for transport back to Cybertron and justice. {{storylink|Worthy}}
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===IDW ''Robots in Disguise'' comic===
Years ago, Starscream assigned three Vehicons to construct an [[energon]] mine near the [[Sierra Ridge]] mountains, {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 5|Robots in Disguise #5}} and left them with a bomb triggered by a dead man's switch as an "explosive insurance policy".

At some point after [[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Cybertron's restoration]], Starscream's severed arm was brought to Earth with [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]]. [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]] fought Predaking for the arm, so they could convince the three Sierra Ridge Vehicons that [[Steeljaw (RID)|Steeljaw]] was not their superior officer. {{storylink|Robots in Disguise issue 6|Robots in Disguise #6}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
{{voiceactor|[[Sam Riegel]] (English)|[[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain-Spanish)}}
[[File:WFC Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Where are your stupid Macross jokes now?!]]

{{quote|Have no fear, Lord Megatron. Under my leadership, Decepticon victory is assured!|Starscream being all modest|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

For the last thousand years of the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Starscream was in charge of an orbital facility that had the capability of producing [[Dark Energon]], though they maintained only a small stockpile because of its unpredictable and uncontrollable nature. The station's force of neutral soldiers were no match for Megatron's invading forces, while Starscream and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]]'s repeated warnings that no one could control Dark Energon had no effect on Megatron's determination. Instead, Megatron tempted Starscream with knowledge of his past, reminding him of his demotion from Sky Commander to a mere guard over an all-but-derelict station, and offered to let him join the Decepticons, something Starscream scoffed at — at least, at first. Starscream attempted to destroy the station's stock of Dark Energon before the Decepticon leader could reach it, but failed, and watched, first with amusement as Megatron entered the storage chamber...and then with shock as Megatron infused himself with the substance and bent it to his will within moments. Starscream quickly volunteered his services for the Decepticon cause, causing Jetfire to label him a traitor and leave to warn [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]]. Megatron sent him with [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to reactivate the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge|Energon Bridge]]. Starscream performed the mission successfully using his trademark style, flair, and modesty, never mind Megatron's taunting and unreasonable impatience, or Thundercracker's warning him of the danger of certain courses of action, or even Skywarp's cluing in to his constant insults.

During the Battle of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon City]], Starscream led the Decepticons aerial squadrons and [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] led the Decepticons' ground assault, while Megatron, [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], and [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]] went behind enemy lines and tried to secure the [[Omega Key]]. When Megatron's group met up with Brawl, Starscream refused to send Dark Energon bombers, saying that he wouldn't let Brawl waste anymore of "his ships". Megatron took issue with Starscream dubbing the bombers his, and overrode Starscream's refusal. Later that evening, while looking for the "real" Omega Key, they ran into it: [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. Starscream assumed Megatron was killed when Omega attacked a [[dropship (WFC)|dropship]] Megatron was heading for and declared himself Decepticon commander. Shortly afterward, Megatron managed to communicate with Starscream and ordered him to attack Omega Supreme, getting the massive Autobot off Megatron's back. By the time Megatron's group were heading for the Autobot turrets, Starscream was ready to sound a retreat, which Megatron overrode with the threat of marking any retreating Decepticon as "kill on sight". Fortunately, Megatron arrived moments later and managed to defeat Omega Supreme, making the retreat unnecessary. Later on, he was present at the [[Core]] of Cybertron as Megatron corrupted it with Dark Energon.

As the Battle of Iacon continued, Starscream fought through Jetfire and [[Silverbolt (WFC)|Silverbolt]], and attacked [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]]'s group in the [[Decagon]]. However, the Air Commander was injured by Optimus's [[Energon-axe]] and forced to retreat. The wound was apparently bad enough to cause him to sit out the remainder of the conflict. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
:''Voice actor'': Sam Riegel (English), Gianluca Iacono (Italian)
Starscream had been in control of Trypticon Space Station for years, until Megatron and his forces invaded. Megatron wished to revive the Dark Energon project to aid him in his conquest of Cybertron, but Starscream would have none of it. Megatron was able to fight his way to Starscream himself, and after a brief battle, Starscream had lost. He begged for mercy, and Megatrons spared Starscream in exchange for loyalty to the Decepticons. Starscream obliged and Megatron was taken to the core of the station.

After a test run of the Dark Energon's effects on Decepticons in Kaon Prison, Soundwave deduced the element would only destroy the host. A furious Megatron set Starscream to work on fixing the problem, with Starscream continuously bickering with Barricade over his usefulness. The problem was eventually solved in time for an attack on Iacon City. When Megatron felled Zeta Prime and found the Omega Key, the titanic Autobot Omega Supreme was unleashed upon the Decepticons, quickly crushing them with ease.

Megatron was downright furious with Starscream, declaring he had brought Omega Supreme's rampage upon them all. Starscream retorted that if it wasn't for Megatron and his blind troops, none of this would've happened. Starscream invited Megatron to kill him, but warned him it wouldn't do a thing about Omega Supreme out for their blood. Megatron for the moment let it go, and finally felled Omega Supreme, gaining total dominance over Cybertron.

Sometime later, Starscream ambushed an [[Autobot rookie|Autobot recruit-in-training]], and would've killed him if it wasn't for Optimus charging to the rescue. He wasn't seen again after that.
{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|War for Cybertron - Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''===
:''Voice actor'': [[Sam Riegel]] (English), [[Gianluca Iacono]] (Italian)

Being Megatron's "right-hand man," he wonders how the war could have changed if HE were to be the leader, not Megatron. Still he was ordered by Megatron to do his dirty work, and growing jealous, he waits for the right time, to take his place, as leader of the Decepticons.
{{storylink|Transformers: Cybertron Adventures}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Sam Riegel]] (English)}}
Under Megatron's orders, Starscream and the [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] ambushed and captured Optimus Prime under the ruins of Iacon during the assault on the Ark. Starscream's gloating on how he defeated Megatron's nemesis would earn him a blast from the Decepticon's leader's fusion cannon. Starscream's luck would take an uphill turn, however, for Megatron was soon crushed by Metroplex, leaving him the new leader of the Decepticons. At the urging of both Prime and Metroplex, Starscream ordered the Decepticons to retreat.

Starscream's reign as a leader was lackluster at best. He used most of the Decepticon energon and supplies to further his own ego and cover the Decepticon bases with portraits and effigies of himself and constantly broadcasting self glorifying speeches to his troops. Anyone who wasn't on board with Starscream's reign was thrown into the prisons of Kaon. Needless to say, the prisons were full to bursting as barely a handful of Decepticons had any faith in their new leader. When the Autobots acquired the entire energon supply the Decepticons kept in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. Starscream sent the Combaticons to stop the transport. When the transport was out in the open, Starscream ordered an assault on it, despite the fact the anti-aircraft guns were still functional. As the Decepticons suffered heavy losses, Starscream aborted the mission and ordered a full retreat. The Combaticons ignored the order and brought the transport down, at the cost of half the energon on board. Despite the fact that the Combaticons had saved the mission he had abandoned, Starscream accused them of failing and had them arrested.

Later, Starscream decided to have a coronation for himself (despite the fact he had been in charge for some time now). Though sadly it was not to be, as [[The Transformers: The Movie|a newly rebuilt Megatron crashed the event]] and took his crown back from the would-be king, much to everyone else's elation. Luckily, the Air Commander escaped Megatron's wrath, swearing revenge.

Seeking the means to get back at Megatron, Starscream made his way to Shockwave's lab. He came across [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] and promised to free him and his team if they would serve him. The Dinobot kindly refused the offer by throwing him into the control panel, freeing himself. This apparently knocked Starscream out as he didn't get back up. What happened to him afterwords is unknown, since most of Decepticons that might have arrested him were cut to pieces by Grimlock. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[File:TransformersPrimeTheGame Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Blum]] (English)}}
Starscream was present when the Decepticons were hauling in an asteroid rich with Dark Energon heading toward Earth. When the Autobots came to stop them, he witnessed the asteroid explode and the Autobots fall out of orbit. He then mocked their inability to fly, which annoyed Megatron. He commissioned Knock Out and Airachnid to seek and retrieve the Autobots, joining in the hunt himself.

Starscream found Bulkhead and Miko in some sort of tomb, and played on his life by nearly collapsing the whole cave on him. Bulkhead escaped the falling cave, and the big guy unleashed tenfold on him. However, one of the Vehicons managed to swipe Miko and take her captive, and Starscream retreated with them.

Starscream later assisted Megatron in finding a missing component of Thunderwing's, and managed to run into his old pal Bulkhead again. Unfortunately, Bulkhead bested him again, this time taking him captive in his own ship! The treacherous Decepticon tricked Bulkhead, however, into bringing him into a room where he was ambushed by Vehicon troopers. Yet again, Bulkhead came out on top of the pile with Starscream retreating in defeat.

Starscream quickly installed the biggest component in Thunderwing, which resulted in him attacking Megatron... ''Megatron used Starscream as a shield.'' {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}
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===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
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===''Transformers Prime: Battle For Energon''===
When Bulkhead infiltrate the Nemesis to snatch away the Decepticons' Energon stores, Starscream faced off against the Autobot before he could take his leave. Starscream was defeated, and Bulkhead took off with the Energon in hand. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Battle For Energon}}

===''Transformers Prime: Terrorcon Defense''===
Starscream led a battalion of Vehicon drones to the town of [[Jasper]] in order to secure Dark Energon from a nearby mine. His efforts were thwarted by Arcee. Starscream then attempted to escape from an abandoned military installation with the Vehicons under his command, only to be stopped by both Arcee and Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Terrorcon Defense}}

===''Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense''===
Starscream and the other Decepticons attempted to prevent the Autobots from constructing a [[Pulsar Dish]], which would destroy the [[Energon Drain]] that the Decepticons had built in an asteroid field. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Pulsar Defense}}
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===''Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike''===
Using his jet mode to fire upon the Autobot leader, and leaving floating "aerial mines" behind him, Starscream fought it out against Optimus Prime in the skies over a lush tropical forest. Optimus managed to drive off Starscream nevertheless, and Starscream howled back that he wouldn't forget his defeat as he sped away. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Decepticon Strike|Decepticon Strike}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Starscream-(WFC).jpg|thumb|400px|So I'm ''Cybertron'' Starscream as WFC Starscream, introduced in a WFC event with seekers from ''Cybertron''. Confused? ''Good!'' '''*Hotshot 47 BLAM!*''']]
Starscream participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward in the "Cybertron Episode 2 - Seekers" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game===
{{note|For some reason, the Legion Class version of the character is not included in the character selection.}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] arrived to a location where [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], Starscream, and Soundwave were battling Autobots. Megatron left, leaving Shockwave in charge. Shockwave ordered Soundwave to [[Transformation|Transform]] and play "[[The Touch]]." Starscream was displeased with Shockwave's choice of song, but Shockwave told him that once he got a higher hit percentage than his own, then Starscream could choose a soundtrack. {{storylink|Commercial#War for Cybertron|GameSpot's commercial for their Shockwave multiplayer exclusive}}
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==Toys==
===War for Cybertron===
[[File:WFC Legends Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|So I'm ''Cybertron'' Starscream in Generation 1 Starscream colors as ''Prime'' Starscream. Confused? ''Good!'' '''*BLAM*''']]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends Class, 2010)

:This [[redeco]] of [[Legends Class]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)#LOC|Starscream]] appeared pretty much out of the blue one day, when, without fanfare, it was offered as a promotional giveaway in the United Kingdom to those who purchased the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' video game from [http://www.shopto.net ShopTo.Net]. He transforms into a Cybertronic jet fighter and features hidden weapons in his wing-sections/biceps: the right arm hides a blade, while the left arm has a non-firing cannon.

:This toy was later offered as a gift to attendees at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong fair 2010 if they made a combined purchase of [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' toys]] amounting to more than HK$400.

:This mold was also used the make ''Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Thrust]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]].

:At least a few of these loose units are dumped to Hobby Shop dealers in Asia.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WFCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''War for Cybertron'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Prime: First Edition===
{{anchor|FirstEdition}}
[[File:Primetoy-StarscreamDeluxe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He's got legs, and he knows how to attach them to the underside of his jet mode.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Number:'' '''003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2011-[[December 28|12-28]]'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile pods, stand (Hasbro only)

:Part of the first wave of ''[[transformers: Prime (toyline)#First Edition (2011)|Prime: First Edition]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Starscream transforms from a jet resembling a [[Wikipedia:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon]] into a skinny robot and back! He comes with two missile pod accessories that can either attach onto tabs on the underside of his wings, or onto the rear wings on his arms in [[robot mode]]. Additionally, he has a [[5mm post|5mm peg]] hole that goes through each arm, both of which become the sides of his jet mode tail. Since the tail stabilizers fold into the sides of the tail to become the arms, the hole isn't very deep in robot mode unless you leave these fins folded out.

:Undocumented in either of his [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy]] [[instructions]], Starscream has a couple of features that help make him slightly more [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]]: he has a deployable winglet on the back of each of his legs, and his large wing kibble can tilt slightly upward.

:Some units have the head aerial deformed in-package due to being made of soft plastic. This is due to friction preventing it from hinging back. The aerial is supposed to fold back along the head for transformation, but can be tough enough to get in place due to simply flexing instead of changing position. His knee spikes also tend to deform.

:As with all Hasbro-release "First Edition" toys, a cardboard stand is included. The Takara release omits the stand in order to fit the toy into the bubble in robot mode.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed/redecoed to make [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Skywarp (WFC)#Prime|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]], and was differently retooled to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/PrimeStarscream/starscream.htm More information on First Edition Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Cyberverse===
[[File:Primetoy-Cyberverse-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Do these bits of red make me look a little [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]-y?]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 003'''
**''Japanese number:'' '''EZ-03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2012-[[March 31|03-31]]
**''Accessories'': 2 missile cannons

:Part of the first wave of ''Prime'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys, this smaller-scale Starscream is cast partly in translucent plastic so that the toy can be lit using the electronic lights featured in the larger playsets. He also comes with two translucent "missile cannon" weapons that can peg in various ways onto Starscream and each other via their numerous [[C joint|3mm posts and ports]].

:Starscream's arms can separate from the nosecone fuselage on the elbow joint for greater show-accuracy, if you ignore the giant jet pieces hanging off his arms. He features a small, almost irrelevant partial autotransform gimmick: When his shoulders are swung out into place, his head moves out a little bit, allowing you to swing the head into position easily.

:The Hasbro release comes with a pack-in file card. In addition to the regular version, Starscream was also released in a special "advance release" assortment alongside [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Cyberverse|Optimus Prime]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)#Cyberverse|Bulkhead]] and [[Megatron (WFC)#Cyberverse|Megatron]], with each figure including a mini-DVD that contains the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' episode "[[Masters & Students]]". Yes, all four of them come with the same episode.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/CommStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Cyberverse Starscream at TFU.info]''
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{{anchor|EZ6pack}}
[[File:PrimeEZCollectionDecepticonSet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|No, I'm not [[Thundercracker (WFC)#Prime|that guy]].]]
*'''Decepticon Set''' (EZ Collection 6-pack, 2012-[[November 24|11-24]])
**''ID number'': '''EZ-SP2'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missile cannons

:This redeco of Starscream is cast in bluish plastics. He was only available in a TakaraTomy six-pack with [[Megatron (WFC)#EZ6pack|Megatron]], the [[Vehicon (Prime)#EZ6pack|Vehicon]], [[Breakdown (WFC)#EZ6pack|Breakdown]], [[Knock Out (Prime)#EZ6pack|Knock Out]], and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#EZ6pack|Terrorcon Cliffjumper]].

:Oddly, his weapons are cast in a significantly more flexible (and also more creamy and less translucent) plastic than the ones that come with his Hasbro counterpart. In addition, the ridge on the forehead is slightly thicker and thus less pointy. [[For safety reasons|Usually, it's the other way round.]]
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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''3 / 006'''
**''Accessories'': Launcher & missile (combine to form Thunder Talon)

:Part of the third wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys, Starscream is a redeco and extensive [[retool]] of Series 2 Starscream. He features 3mm ports in the same places as before, loses the post on his back, and gains a new port on his chest/jet underside. He now comes with the "[[Thunder Talon]]", a massive claw-like weapon which can mount via 3mm post, and launch its "claw" as a [[missile]] via pressure-launch.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CybCommStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Cyberverse Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Prime===
{{anchor|EntertainmentPack}}
[[File:Primetoy-BumblebeevsStarscreamStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I'd be a poor man's Skywarp if I didn't cost more to import.]]
*'''Bumblebee vs. Starscream: Ultimate Opponents''' (Entertainment Pack, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile pods

:This Deluxe Class ''[[transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Starscream is a [[redeco]] of his First Edition release in lighter gray plastic with several purple highlights, possibly intended to represent his powering up with [[Dark Energon]] in the episode [[Shadowzone (episode)|''Shadowzone'']]. Unlike the original release of this mold, this version features [[paint operation]]s on its soft plastic parts, such as his forehead crest and missile-tips.

:Starscream came packed-in with a redeco of First Edition [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#EntertainmentPack|Bumblebee]], small unarticulated figurines of [[Silas#Prime|Silas]] and [[MECH Commando|a MECH soldier]], as well as a DVD containing the episodes "[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]", "[[Sick Mind]]", and "[[Out of His Head]]". The two-pack was also available in Australian markets virtually unchanged, except the DVD was replaced with a booklet including short (and by that, we mean one sentence) [[bio]]s as well as [[Tech Spec]]s for [[Breakdown (WFC)|most]] [[Airachnid (Prime)|of]] the characters.

:The [[stock photography]] on the packaging depicts Starscream's cockpit and abdomen as translucent, and with the stripes on his wings being on the leading edges instead of their final placement.
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[[File:PrimeRIDtoy-StarscreamVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh, that can't be aerodynamic.]]
[[File:Prime-toy StarscreamVoyagerTakTom.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Much better.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 003'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2012-[[June 30|06-30]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-07'''
**''Accessories'': Missile pod/light-up [[null-ray]] blaster & two missiles (Hasbro only), "Gul" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

:Part of the second wave of ''Prime: Robots in Disguise'' Voyager Class toys, Starscream now comes with two missiles, as well as a missile pod attached to a half-translucent base of random parts, both of which can be mounted (via 5mm posts) behind his canopy/on his back, or onto his wings, arms, and hands. Additionally, the missile pod itself features a peg-hole on each side, and his wings each feature a [[Mini-Con]]-compatible peg. The missile pod transforms into his "null-ray blaster", all while being illuminated by a red LED as a sort of "Energon glow". As with other Robots in Disguise Voyager Class toys, the deployed weapon cannot lock into place.

:His prototype stock photography depicts additional [[paint operation]]s on the wings and vertical stabilizer that were omitted in the final product. His [[instructions]] and stock photos also incorrectly show his completed robot mode's shoulder-pads as being left flipped-up, despite the instructions telling [[you]] to flip them down ''just a few steps before''.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] release, which was part of the fourth wave of ''Prime'' product in Japan (despite his ID numbering placing him ''before'' toys released in the third wave), loses many of his detail-based [[paint operation]]s, replacing them with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s. Instead of the light-up cannon-thing, he comes with the Arms Micron [[Gul]], a robotic eagle that transforms into a bladed plasma weapon.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Hasbro Voyager Starscream at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1592.html Arms Micron Starscream at Alfes's toy blog (part 1)]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1593.html Arms Micron Starscream at Alfes's toy blog (part 2)]''
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[[File:Primetoy-StarscreamDarkEnergon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|So, does this mean "[[Synthetic Energon]] Starscream" will be in [[Acid Storm|Acid Storm's]] colors?]]
*'''Starscream''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''003'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missile pods

:''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Starscream is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-exclusive redeco of "First Edition" Starscream in translucent black, opaque pink, and dark blue, as a possible [[homage]] to Skywarp.

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#DarkEnergon|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]], and [[Knock Out (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Knock Out]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/DEStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Dark Energon Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
[[File:Generationstoy-FOCStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oh geeze, it's going to be [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Timelines|Seeker-Gate]] all over again.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''01 / #010'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2013-[[February 23|02-23]]'''
**''Japanese number:'' '''TG09'''
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons (combine to form Neutron assault rifle), tail-fin

:Part of the third wave of [[2012]]-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Starscream transforms into a Cybertronian jet fighter. He comes with two spinning, triple-barreled "assault cannons" which can combine to form a larger hand-held weapon that is geared to spin its two triple-barrels together, and resembles the [[Neutron assault rifle]] from ''Fall of Cybertron''. Each of the weapon halves features two [[5mm post]]s, as well as a peg-hole on their hollow sides, while the combined form features another peg-hole at the top, but makes the peg-holes on the hollow sides inaccessible. Starscream features numerous 5mm peg-holes, such as his hands, forearms, lower legs, and wing undersides.

:In an undocumented feature, Starscream's tail-fin is attached via a 5mm post on its underside, and can be detached to reveal three additional peg-holes, with two of these peg-holes being just the right distance to accommodate the combined assault cannons/rifle, with the tail-fin pegging on the rifle's top peg-hole. This allows the weapon to mount on top of the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and store on his back in robot mode. He was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generations|Generation 1 Starscream]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the third wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, is noticeably shinier. Among other deco changes, his gray vehicle parts have been coated in silver paint, and most of his red parts in glossy metallic red paint, all while featuring numerous additional [[Paint operation|paint details]]. His gray plastic is slightly warmer in tone, and his gunmetal plastic has been replaced with metallic blue.

:This toy was later redecoed into TakaraTomy [[Skywarp (WFC)#Generations|Skywarp]] and ''Thrilling 30'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Thrilling30|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Generations|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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*'''Deception Rebel Infiltrator Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two assault cannons (combine to form Neutron assault rifle), [[Path Blaster]], two-piece laser cannon (combines to form [[Photon burst rifle]]), tail-fin
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===Beast Hunters===
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[[File:PrimeBeastHunterstoy-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Why does everyone keep pointing their remote controllers at me!?"]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 005'''
**''Accessories'': Thunder Talon, two missiles

:Part of the second wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' toys, Starscream is a new mold, and is somewhat shorter at the head than his ''First Edition'' toy. He transforms into a fighter jet resembling a heavily-modified General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. He features 5mm ports for his hands, forearms, and fuselage/robot back. He comes with two missiles which each feature tabs on one side and a slot on the other, allowing them to peg onto his wings, or be pegged onto his forearms/jet underside.

:He also comes with a larger-scale "Thunder Talon" with clenching claws and a small, molded circular saw at the end. It features a 5mm peg on its underside and on the tail-end, allowing the weapon to be held/mounted in different ways, as well as store on his back. The weapon also features places to mount the missiles onto, with a pair of slots on its top and underside, as well as a pair of tabs on top. The slots also allow the weapon to be mounted onto the underside of the jet mode.

:His instructions include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 7|seventh chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:ConstructBots_BeastHuntersStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Instead of being sorry like his other counterpart, He's gonna get his sorry-afterburners kicked instead.]]
*'''Beast Hunters Starscream''' (Scout, 2014)
**''Pieces: '''33'''
: ''Construct-Bots'' Beast Hunters Starscream is a build-able toy that transforms from robot into a jet.

:His torso and feet parts are later reused for [[Predaking_(Prime)#Construct-Bots|Predaking]]. Like most [[Beast Hunters]] Construct-Bots, Starscream never saw release in the United States.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CBBHStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Beast Hunters Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Go!===
[[File:TF-GO-G17-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Hunter Starscream''' (2013-[[April 27|04-27]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G17'''
**''Accessories'': "Hunting Claw", two missiles

:Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Transformers Go!]]'' toys, Hunter Starscream is a [[redeco]] of ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class Starscream, hewing closer to the character's original ''Prime'' color scheme. His claw weapon is now blue.

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===Kre-O===
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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Army.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Snoopy]] better watch his back.]]
*'''Army Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0945'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 clip-on rifles

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Kreon]] Warriors, Starscream has been re-imagined as if he was part of a World War I era fighting force, with prop-plane vehicle kibble deco and an old-timey leather pilots' helmet and goggles (originally used by ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)| Age of Extinction]]'' [[Crosshairs (AOE)#Kre-O)|Crosshairs]]). His face deco (like all of the Kreon Warrior Starscreams) is very, very ''Prime'' Starscream, even if his colors owe more to the [[Starscream (G1)|original Starscream]].

: Like all the Kreons released that year (at normal retail at least), he uses the new 2015-tooling Kreon body, which basically involves small construction changes on every part below the head, making them largely incompatible with the prior Kreon parts (heads still work fine), but the new tooling adds some extra functionality and structural support.

: The Kreon Warriors were only released in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. The individual bags had also abandoned any kind of coding that identified the contents. This means getting the one you want from an unopened bag involves either trying to feel out the unique parts, or just buying the whole dang case.

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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Pirate.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Captain Jackass Sparrow.]]
*'''Pirate Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0945'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, clip-on cannon

: Also part of the first wave of Kreon Warriors, Pirate Starscream is a fancy-dancy buccaneer, with a frilly neck-ruffle and a plume in his hat. What a toff! The plume can also be plugged into the back of his old-timey cannon to simulate a hissing fuse (which other Pirate-themed Kreons in the series actually do).

: All the aggravation of the blind-bagged, non-US distribution above applies to this one as well.

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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Ninja.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Ninja Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 sais, 2 pegged shuriken

: Back for more in the second assortment of Kreon Warriors, the backstabber is now ''literally'' a backstabber, having been re-envisioned as a ninja! His sais are clipped to his arms by a pair of small double-clips, evoking his arm-cannons, while his bladed straw hat (originally from the [[Hard Master]] Kreon in the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] Kre-O'' series) can be held by its edge as a massive weapon.

: Still fully blind-bagged, still not sold at US retail.

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[[File:KreO-toy StarscreamKW Wiseguy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Pull a comb through your coal black hair, for crying out loud, it's a mess.]]
*'''Wiseguy Starscream''' (Kreon Warrior, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B0955'''
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 clip-on gatling guns

: Who's that whisperin' in the trees? It's Starscream in full-on gangster mode, with an old-fashioned car-parts deco and a pair of gatling guns. His helmet replacement is oddly a black "wild-hair" piece originally from the ''CityVille Invasion'' sets, possibly because [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Wiseguy|Wiseguy Bumblebee]] already used the only fedora-like hat mold back in Series 1.

:Ibid on the distribution et al.
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===Robots in Disguise (2015)===
{{note|Virtually every toy in this list has a scannable [[insignia]] sticker on it. For [[Hasbro]] releases, it temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], and can only be scanned once per day. [[TakaraTomy]] releases simply check that off on their mobile app's collection list. It's honestly quicker and less redundant to say which toys '''don't''' have this feature. Meanwhile, scanning the ''Combiner Force'' toys' ('''including''' re-releases of several toys) insignia stickers gives the player Tickets, which can be spent by giving them to [[Cryostase]] via the main map menu. }}
{{anchor|Warrior}}
[[File:RID2015WarriorStarscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|And this is my fourth and final form. ''(Hasbro version/ToysЯUs Japan exclusive pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Adventure-TAV62-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Starscream''' (Warrior Class, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV62'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2016-[[November 26|11-26]]
**''Accessories'': 2 Rifles
:Initially released as part of the [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive ''Clash of the Transformers'' subline imprint, Warrior Class Starscream is a new mold which transforms from robot to fighter jet. He comes with 2 rifles with 5mm posts which can be hand-held or mounted on his forearms (as small null-rays) or his wings. The small tabs on top of the guns also allow them to fit into the slots on his shoulders, which can each hold both guns at once. The fandom knew ''nothing'' about the existence of this toy before it suddenly appeared at retail—something that basically never happens in the modern era.

:His scannable Decepticon insignia is on his left shoulder. scanning the badge temporarily unlocks that toy as a playable character in the ''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game, and can only be scanned once per day. While accessible in Robot Mode, the badge is impossible to be scanned in vehicle mode.

:The ''Adventure'' series release of the toy features some paint applications to closely match his appearances in the cartoon.

:The first stock photos of the figure seems to be missing his insignia sticker. This was later revised.

: Later that year, Starscream was re-released as part of the general retail ''Combiner Force'' subline imprint with no known changes other than the packaging. His sticker badge is also altered: scanning it unlocks 8 Ultra Sparks and two tickets for [[Cryostase]] to unlock a random character. In Japan, this version of the toy was released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive, ''also'' with almost no changes aside from a different sticker badge.

: This mold was also used to make [[Skywarp (WFC)#Robots in Disguise (2015)|Skywarp]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on Warrior Class Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Power-Surge-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(Hasbro version/ToysЯUs Japan exclusive pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-Adventure-TAV-57-Hyper-Surge-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Power Surge Starscream''' (Power Hero, 2016)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TAV57'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2016-[[October 29|10-29]]
**''Accessories'': Lancelon Mini-Con

:Released as a ToysЯUs exclusive under the ''Clash of the Transformers'' subline, Power Surge Starscream is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a robot to fighter plane and back in just a few steps. He also comes with [[Lancelon]], a Mini-Con that transforms into a sword and also be worn as chest armor for Starscream. Power Surge Starscream also features a voice gimmick, activated by pressing down his head:

:*"No one can stop me now!"
:*"Decepticons Unite!"
:*"Mini-Con Power Up!"
:*A flying sound effect.

:When you leave the toy idled for several seconds, he will play a transforming sound accompanied with a flying sound effect.

:As with the Warrior Class figure, his scannable Decepticon insignia is on his left shoulder, accessible when in-package.

:The ''Adventure'' release of the toy, released under the name '''Hyper Surge Starscream''', features some show-accurate paint details, and a different insignia sticker which is compatible to TakaraTomy's ''Transformers Chronicle'' app. The Hasbro version of the toy was ''also'' released as a ToysЯUs Japan exclusive, with no changes on the original deco with an exception of the badge.

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[[File:TF-RID2015-Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legion Class, 2016)

:Part of the first wave of Combiner Force legion class figures, Starscream changes from fighter jet to robot in a few steps. While otherwise a completely new figure, his arms are borrowed from Legion Class [[Windblade (RID)#Legion|Windblade]]. For some reason, his nose cone has been completely covered in the same light blue as his shoulders and feet, presumably to better match the small hinge that connects it to his body. He is decently articulated for a Legion class figure, but lacks forward movement at the shoulder. He features a scannable badge on his left wing, impossible to access in-package. Instead of unlocking the character, his badge only gives a few Ultra Sparks and two tickets.

:Along with his wave-mate [[Springload (RID)#Legion|Springload]], Starscream was released at retail in Australia without any prior announcement by Hasbro whatsoever.
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==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
*'''Starscream''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''4'''
: Part of McDonald's ''Transformers: Prime'' promotion, Starscream is depicted as a non-transformable, simplified version of his jet mode, cast in light and dark gray plastic with some blue, black, and purple paint applications. Pressing the raised Decepticon symbol on the fuselage causes the cockpit to pop up on a hinge, revealing two non-firing missiles.
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*'''Starscream''' (Happy Meal, 2013)
:*''McNumber:'' '''?'''
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===Kinder Surprise===
*'''Transformers: Prime''' (2014)
:Only available inside a blindpacked chocolate egg as part of Kinder's ''Transformers: Prime'' series, this buildable Starscream mini-figure consists of a generic "cog" onto which his limbs and armor can be clipped to construct him. He has articulation on his shoulders and upper legs.
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===Eaglemoss cards===
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==Notes==
[[File:Tfprimestarscreamjet.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''ooooo-ooooo/We fade to grey!'']]
[[File:VectorSigmaBotBuilderStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Fabulouscream.]]
*Starscream's model is usable in ''War for Cybertron'' multiplayer as the Energon Seeker-type chassis for [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]]-class characters. His parts are also available to Scientists in ''Fall of Cybertron'', now classified as Arclight-type components.
*Starscream's backstory in ''Exodus'' is self-contradictory:
:''"Not even Starscream, who had spent much of his scientific career in the labs contained within these refracting walls..."'' (p. 78).
:''"See what?" Starscream asked. Neither Starscream nor Megatron were scientists."'' (p. 158).
:*When asked via Twitter, Exodus's writer [[Alex Irvine]] stated "Let's say he's always been scientifically curious."<ref>[http://twitter.com/alexirvine/status/36051088754868224 Twitter post]</ref>
:*In ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark]]'', when Starscream sarcastically remarks how Shockwave is "ever the scientist", Shockwave replies with "as you once were". This implies that Starscream had been a scientist at some point in time, but has since left that field.
*Despite being a [[Neutral]] before joining Megatron's cause in War for Cybertron, Starscream begins the game with his glowing details already in Decepticon purple as opposed to Neutral yellow. The Decepticon symbols do not appear on his wings until AFTER he has been recruited by Megatron however.
*Starscream's thin body and narrow, upward-swept wings in [[robot mode]] recalls [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]], but his voice, colour scheme, Igor-like posture and subservience to Megatron recalls the [[Starscream (Movie)|live-action incarnation]]. The game design has the movie bulk but with a [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1]] head and colours.
*Starscream's chest design is basically his live-action incarnation's head design. Now that's a visual homage.
**And an unintentional one at that, according to the [[New York Comic Con]] Transformers: Prime panel.
*''Prime'''s Starscream has [[Starscream (SG)|a red Decepticon insignia]].
*Starscream's feet have pointed toes and elevated heels that make them resemble a pair of women's pumps. They are quite daring.
*[[Steve Blum]] said he was a fan of [[Charlie Adler]] and [[Tom Kenny]]'s portrayals of Starscream, and had Adler give him his blessing after he got the part.<ref>[http://sknr.net/2011/04/20/steve-blum-talks-transformers-prime-guild-wars-2-bulletstorm-more/ Skewed magazine Steve Blum interview.]</ref> Coincidentally, Blum, Adler, and Kenny are all in ''The Super Hero Squad Show''. Blum would later take over the role of Adler's [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] for the ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)|Dark of the Moon]]'' game.
*Screamer appears to have [[Decepticon]] logos on his legs. They disappeared after "[[Masters & Students]]".
*For the rest of the series after "[[Partners]]", Starscream has a scar on his right cheek from his battle with Arcee. However, after [[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]] it is gone. It is possible that in addition to restoring his T-cog, Knock Out also got rid of the scar.
*Up until "Partners", his eyes were empty (like Arcee's eyes) with a solid red iris and lighter red pupils, but following said episode, his eyes change color from episode to episode. On some occasions, they are solid red with lighter red dots for his pupils.
*Sometimes during the series, depending on Starscream's mood (usually when scared), the wings on his back in robot mode tend to droop down like an animal's ears when scared or saddened. It's quite adorable, really.
*Starscream's body parts are available to use in the Hub website's [[Vector Sigma Bot Builder]] online game. Normally, you cannot configure a generic 'bot using all Starscream parts, but you can see what one would look like at right through the magic of Photoshop.
*In Starscream's dedicated level in ''Fall Of Cybertron'', a secret room on the exterior of Shockwave's tower complex contains a very G1-esque gold crown that can be picked up by the player and worn for the remainder of the level. Words cannot describe how awesome this is..
*Starscream seems to be entertained by dancing monkeys.
*His arm blasters appear to have the ability to disrupt a Transformer's systems. In "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2]]", one shot from them briefly disables Bumblebee. Maybe he picked the [[null-ray]] upgrade after all.
*Starscream's Hasbro bio takes Fowler's comment "Starscream is his own worst enemy", a little too literally as it lists his arch-enemy as himself. And his ally is Optimus, for some reason...
*In one of the rare noticeable instances of physical change within the "Aligned" continuity family, Starscream's appearance in ''Robots in Disguise'' is changed to be more similar to his ''Fall of Cybertron appearance'', but this time is inspired by both his [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' counterpart]] and his [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 cartoon counterpart]]'s look during the coronation scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Starscream has named powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

*'''Full Weapon Mode''' (フルウェポンモード ''Furu Wepon Mōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': Balo, Gora, Gul, Jida, Zori
:Starscream's box-back Arms Up mode has him using the [[Laser Gunblade]] on his right arm, the [[High-Defense Shield]] on the left, and [[Zori]] in "Flexible Rod Mode" (yyyyeah) on his back.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Starscream''' (スタースクリーム ''Sutāsukurīmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiānwángxīng''' (Taiwan, 天王星, "Uranus"), '''Hóng Zhīzhū''' (China, 红蜘蛛, "Red Spider")
*''Russian:'' '''Skandalist''' (''Fall of Cybertron'', Скандалист, "Troublemaker"), '''Starscream''' (''Prime'')

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Construct-Bots Decepticons]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Go! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Seekers]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers Online Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]
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Dinobot (BW)

2018-05-22T00:35:21Z

Liamjamesadams:

Thirst

2018-05-20T20:17:07Z

Liamjamesadams:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 60
|prev=Plus One (Prime)
|next=Evolution
|image=ThristEpisodeConZombie.jpg
|caption=There were demons in the base. He didn't see them, but had expected them now for years. His warnings to Cernel Joson were not listenend to and now it was too late. Far too late for now, anyway.
|title="Thirst"
|airdate=[[June 7]], [[2013]]
|written by=[[Marsha Griffin]]
|directed by=[[Scooter Tidwell]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Knock Out and Starscream's experiment with synthetic energon threatens to take over the Decepticon ship and unleash an old enemy.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Thirst1.jpg|left|thumb|300px|When he was young he watched the spaceships and he said to dad "I want to be on the ships daddy." Dad said "No! You will BE KILL BY DEMONS"]]

In [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s lab, [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] bemoans his current situation, having to compete with [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] for [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s favor. His whining is interrupted by moans from [[Silas|Cylas]], who is strapped to a table and begging to be freed. Knock Out injects him with a derivative of the [[Synthetic Energon|synthetic energon]] he recovered from the [[Autobot]]s. The compound drives Cylas into a rage, which Knock Out notes is one of its erratic side effects. Starscream sees in Cylas' fury the makings of a super-soldier for Megatron.

Starscream attempts to inform Megatron of this discovery, but the [[Decepticon]] leader is only interested in discussing the status of the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] [[protoform]]s with Shockwave, who is reporting in from his off-site lab. Brushed off by his leader as unimportant, Starscream sulks on his way back to Knock Out's lab.

Cylas becomes more enraged with each new injection of Synth En. Knock Out discovers that the more the compound is administered, the faster Cylas burns through his own natural [[energon]] reserves. Starscream cannot see the use of having [[Predaking (Prime)|another]] unruly beast that can't be controlled, but then has an idea: [[Dark Energon]]. Knock Out objects, noting that the "Blood of [[Unicron]]" once [[Flying Mind|turned their own ship against them]], and that he would need approval from Shockwave in any case. Starscream assures the doctor that a controlled, minimal injection will merely place Cylas under Megatron's command, via their leader's symbiotic link with the substance, then asserts that "super-soldiers" are a military concern and thus fall under ''his'' jurisdiction.

Under orders and under protest, Knock Out injects Cylas with the Dark Energon-enhanced formula. Cylas temporarily powers down before rebooting in a rage and breaking free from his bonds. But after only a few steps, he crumbles to his knees, desperately low on energon. Then with a fierce roar, his lower jaw splits into monstrous mandibles and a long, bladed tongue emerges, which he attempts to use on Starscream to drain him of energon. Unable to subdue him, Starscream and Knock Out flee down the halls of the ship.

Once a safe distance away, Knock Out suggests sounding the alarm. Starscream disagrees, not wanting Megatron to learn of their actions. He claims that once Cylas attempts to feed upon the ship's highly-trained [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]] troopers, they will take care of the threat.

Elsewhere, one of the Vehicons stumbles upon Cylas, who grabs the highly-trained trooper and begins draining his energon.

Starscream and Knock Out plan the disposal of Cylas' corpse when they find the Vehicon's corpse instead. While the two argue about who's to blame for their predicament, the dead Vehicon is reanimated by the Dark Energon in its system as a [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcon]] and reveals the same segmented jaw and bladed tongue that Cylas had. Starscream's blaster fire only staggers it, and Knock Out suggests destroying the Terrorcon's head, inspired by Human horror movies. Though Starscream's missile is successful in decapitating the creature, it doesn't stop it in the least, as the body lumbers forward with the tongue sticking out of the hole where the head used to be. A concentrated volley of blasts to the Vehicon's chest destroys the monster's revitalized spark, severing its link to the Dark Energon.

Knock Out posits that Cylas could infect the entire crew in the same manner, a theory that's borne out when they find themselves pursued by multiple energy-draining Terrorcons. Starscream and Knock Out lock themselves in a comm room to get a breather and assess the situation. Accepting that this may be the end, the two Decepticons exchange some awkward final pleasantries and step back into the hall…

[[File:Thirst-restinpeace.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"No! I must kill the demons" he shouted The radio said "No, John. You are the demons"]]
…Right into Megatron, who demands to know why the Dark Energon in his spark has been acting strangely as of late. Starscream provides a slanted explanation, but Megatron doesn't believe it until he's forced to destroy an attacking Terrorcon.

After a more extensive debrief of the situation, Megatron puts the ship on high alert and orders Starscream and Knock Out to seek and destroy Cylas. Around the ship, Vehicons and [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] battle the infected Terrorcons.

Cylas wanders into the ship's vault. Sensing energon within a [[stasis pod]], he breaks it open, freeing and reviving [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]]. Cylas attempts to drain her energon, though she ''barely'' ducks out of the way of his tongue, and a short battle ensues, but Airachnid is able to immobilize him with webbing long enough to deliver a fatal wound; ripping "[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]" open in order to destroy his spark and make ''sure'' he's dead this time, Airachnid instead finds the mutilated real body of Cylas, who survives just long enough to thank her for freeing him from his tortured existence before dying. She immediately re-establishes her telepathic control over the Insecticons and commands them to return to her. Their sudden departure is noticed by [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]].

Starscream and Knock Out discover Cylas' corpse. Starscream is elated until Knock Out points out Airachnid's destroyed prison, followed by Megatron demanding a status update.

[[File:Thirst-Airachnidzombie.jpg|thumb|right|300px|And then John was a zombie.]]
Airachnid leads the Insecticons through the halls of the ship, ordering them to wipe out every Decepticon aboard. At the end of the hall, Soundwave calmly steps forward to face them. The bug-bots attack, and Soundwave opens a [[space bridge]] directly in front of him at the last second. Before they can react, Airachnid and the Insecticons are teleported away. As the bridge closes behind her, Airachnid realizes that they have been sent to a moon orbiting the abandoned [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and screams in rage.

Aboard the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'', Megatron contacts Shockwave again to inform him they're implementing his containment protocol to prevent further outbreak. He also tells Shockwave to speed up the Predacon cloning project, as they have now lost more than half their military forces. Knock Out is sternly reminded that he is the ship's ''medic'' under Shockwave's command, and is forced to turn over all of his experimental projects to the scientist. Megatron then turns to Starscream, intent on teaching him a lesson the only way that seems to get through to him...

Back on the moon, an '''infected''' Airachnid drains the energon from one of her minions as the rest of the Insecticons line up obediently to await their turn.
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==Featured characters==
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*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (4)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (5)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (6)
*[[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] (7)
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==Quotes==

'''Megatron''': ''[Talking to Shockwave over comm]'' Tell me of the Predacon protoforms. What is the status of their incubation? Mm-hm. Uh-huh. 
'''Starscream''': Master, if I do say so myself, I have made the most intriguing discovery. It appears that-- 
'''Megatron''': Not now! ''[Back to Shockwave]'' Please continue, Shockwave. No, no one important.

'''Starscream''': Megatron will undoubtedly hold us responsible. 
'''Knock Out''': But...WE ARE! 
'''Starscream''': Well, you are, mostly.

"Aim for the head!" 
"What? How do you know?" 
"I've seen human horror films." ''[Starscream looks at him curiously]'' "At drive-in theaters!"
:—'''Knock Out''' schools '''Starscream''' on how to survive a zombie apocalypse

"I find it rather ironic that after battling Autobots all these years, getting smacked down, shot at, blown up, ''this'' is how our lights go out?" 
"Drained of our precious fluids. If this is indeed the end, if we are to become Terrorcon-chow, it has been an honor serving Lord Megatron with you." 
"You're no Breakdown. Though I must confess, I have always admired your lustrous finish." 
''[Awkward pause]'' 
"''*mm-hmm*'' Well, then." 
"Should be going."
:—'''Knock Out''' and '''Starscream'''

'''Megatron''': Would either of you like to tell me what exactly is going on? 
'''Starscream''': Yes, absolutely nothing, my liege. 
'''Knock Out''': All is quiet, too quiet. One could even say dull! 
'''Megatron''': Funny, because the Dark Energon within my spark has been pulsing. 
'''Starscream''': ''(To Knock Out)'' Allow me to handle this. ''(To Megatron)'' IT'S KNOCK OUT'S FAULT! 
'''Knock Out''': Precisely my-WHAT?!

"Silas? Whatever have they done to you? But more importantly, thank you for freeing me." 
"No. Thank…''you''…" ''[Dies]'' 
"Whatever."
:—'''Airachnid''' is unmoved by '''Cylas'''' final words

"Soundwave! I vow that on this day, the world will hear the sound of your screams."
:—'''Airachnid'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* ''Yowza'', this would be a tough episode to start watching the series.
* Airachnid was frozen in stasis in "[[Armada (episode)|Armada]]" and was retrieved from the Autobot base by the Decepticons in "[[Darkmount, NV]]".
* The [[polarity gauntlet]] can be seen in the vault, in the first of the five containment fields. It was left on Cybertron by [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] in "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]", and can be assumed to have been recovered by Knock Out's salvage team offscreen in "Darkmount, NV". This leaves only the [[Immobilizer]] unaccounted for. There is also the [[Resonance Blaster]], but everyone seems to have forgotten about that by now.
* [[Silas]], the formerly 100% human commander of [[MECH]], was surgically combined with Breakdown's corpse in "[[The Human Factor]]". He changed his name to Cylas (Cybernetic Life Augmented by Symbiosis) and became a reluctant guest of the Decepticons in the same episode.
* Cylas (then Silas) entered into a partnership of convenience with Starscream in "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 1]]" and conveniently stole his [[transformation cog|T-cog]] in "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2]]".
* Cylas (then Silas) once had Breakdown pinned to his operating table in "[[Operation: Breakdown]]".
* Knock Out recovered some of [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]]'s synthetic energon in "[[Stronger, Faster]]".
* Shockwave has been working from an off-site laboratory since "[[Chain of Command (Prime)|Chain of Command]]".
* Megatron previously used Dark Energon to reanimate and control the dead in "[[Darkness Rising, Part 3]]".
* Dark Energon awakened a dangerous, self-serving intelligence within the Decepticon warship in "[[Flying Mind]]".
* Cylas' eyes turn green, then purple, when he is injected with synthetic energon and Dark Energon, respectively. This is consistent with previous applications of the substances. ("[[Stronger, Faster]]", "[[Darkness Rising, Part 3]]")
* Airachnid killed Breakdown and discovered her telepathic control of the Insecticons in "[[Crossfire]]".
* Airachnid knows Cylas (then Silas) from their brief partnership in "[[Crisscross]]".
* Airachnid's desire to have Soundwave scream likely stems from the very one-sided beatdown she received from him in "[[One Shall Rise, Part 3]]".
* Starscream refers to the Decepticon soldiers as "Vehicons" confirming it as their real designation. [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] previously used that term in to describe them in "[[Plus One (Prime)|Plus One]]"
* Megatron alludes to the beatings he bestowed on Starscream in "[[Darkness Rising, Part 4]]" and in-between the episodes "[[Out of His Head]]" and "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]" when he prepares to punish Starscream "the only way he understands".
* Starscream took a fragment of Dark Energon and used it to raise [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] from the dead as his first "re-animated warrior" in [[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]], all of which Megatron revealed he knew about through surveillance provided by Soundwave in "[[Rock Bottom]]".

===Transformers references===
* Protoforms are the first stage of Transformer life in many continuities.
* Megatron again refers to his upcoming Predacon army as "[[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|beast machine]] super-soldiers".
* It would not be suprising to find that Breakdown/Cylas was based off of [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead end]].

===Real-world references===
* Knock Out's proclamation of "It's alive" echoes the famous words spoken in ''[[Frankenstein]]''. This is what, the third time in this series?
* In addition to the segmented jaw and barbed tongue, the Terrorcons' [[teeth]] also transform into vampiric fangs.
* As Knock Out indicated, destroying the head is the traditional way to kill zombies in many horror movies. But only human ones.
* This episode heavily pays homage to the 1985 zombie film ''The Return of the Living Dead'' where two humans (Frank and Freddie) cause a gas to spread across a cemetery that revives dead corpses into zombies and then plays comedy with the two trying to control the situation while blaming each other for the zombie apocalypse, much like Starscream and Knock Out in this episode. The zombies in ''The Return of the Living Dead'' couldn't be killed by headshots, either.
* There is also some homage to the film ''Blade II'', specifically in the physiological effects of the virus. The Reapers, genetically-engineered vampire mutants, possessed the same type of unfolding jaw and feeding tendril, as well as a greatly increased blood appetite due to a heightened metabolism.
* Starscream and Knock Out's conversation while hiding from the zombies is reminiscent of a scene in ''[[wikipedia:Dr. Strangelove|Dr. Strangelove]]'' wherein General Ripper and Group Captain Mandrake are hunkered down as a firefight rages around their base, and Ripper explains his fear that Communists are out for his "precious bodily fluids".
* Knock Out places his fingers on the neck of the first Vehicon that fell victim to Cylas to check for life signs. This is often done to test a seriously injured person for a [[wikipedia:pulse|pulse]] in their [[wikipedia:carotid artery|carotid artery]].

===Errors===
* Knock Out discusses the events of "[[Stronger, Faster]]" and "[[Flying Mind]]" with Starscream, even though Starscream wasn't part of the Decepticon ranks when either took place. While it is conceivable that Starscream learned of the events of both episodes through the ship's logs or another source, Knock Out speaks as if they were both witness to them.
* Airachnid lost one of her spider legs to the closing pod door when she was put in stasis, but all six are intact in this episode.
* Starscream's missile cleanly beheads a Vehicon, leaving no burn marks or exposed circuitry of any kind. For that matter, the headless Vehicon reveals that there is no "joint" on the model for the head to attach to, just a completely flat surface with a hole for the tongue. You normally don't see it because the neck just goes straight into the base of the collar, as if the collar form-fits around the neck.

===Trivia===
* This is the first episode which doesn't feature the [[Autobot]]s in any capacity. Previously, "[[Patch (episode)|Patch]]", the last Decepticon-centric episode, had flashbacks which contained Autobots even though none appeared in person. [[Peter Cullen]], however, gets to voice the zombified Vehicon trooper Megatron puts down.
* Starscream says that the ship is crawling with "highly-trained Vehicon troopers". Kinda makes you wonder what a poorly-trained one is like, huh?
* On-the-move teleportation seems as if it's becoming Soundwave's signature move, having used it to dispatch [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] in "[[Orion Pax, Part 1]]" and to claim the Predacon fossil in "[[Project Predacon]]".
* [[Steve Blum]] is credited as "Insecticon #1" instead of [[Bombshock (Prime)|Bombshock]] this time.
* The last thing Silas/Cylas did to Starscream was knock him out and steal his T-Cog, so it's no surprise Starscream has no desire to help him at the beginning of the episode.
* Starscream alludes to having collected "dozens of Predacon bones", and Shockwave has already grown a batch of protoforms. This implies a significant timeskip between this episode and the last, since Shockwave had only just just established an off-site laboratory in "[[Chain of Command (Prime)|Chain of Command]]" and "[[Plus One (Prime)|Plus One]]" takes place immediately after that episode. Furthermore, the amount of bones collected, assuming it's not hyperbole on Starscream's part, suggests a rather bad run of luck for the Autobots.
* While there have been several offscreen and implied deaths of humans in ''Transformers Prime'', this is the first full "watch the light die from his eye" death, not only in ''Prime'', but in western Transformers animation.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Durst'''" ("Thirst")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[October 9|9 October]] [[2013]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Szomjúság'''" ("Thirst")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 11|11 September]] [[2013]]

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Sede'''" ("Thirst")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 22|22 November]] [[2013]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Assetati'''" ("Thirsty")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[September 6|6 September]] [[2013]]

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Season Three ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2014 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Season 3 Volume 2: Race for Salvation ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Season 3 Volume 2: Race for Salvation ([[Primal Screen]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Season Three Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Saison 3 Volume 2: L'ultime affrontement (Primal Screen) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Staffel 3 Teil 2: Auf zur Rettung (Primal Screen) — English, German, Dutch and French audio. 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Intégrale Saison 3 (Primal Screen) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — The Complete Season 3 (Primal Screen) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Die komplette Staffel 3 (Primal Screen) — English, German, Dutch and French audio. 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2015 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — The Complete Season 3 (Primal Screen) — English, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian audio. 
;Blu-ray
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2013 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Season Three (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2016 — ''Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters'' — Season Three Collection (Madman Entertainment) 

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Windrazor (Prime)

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:''Windrazor is a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|''Prime'' portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:WindrazorBH-wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Devoid of empathy, the obedient '''Windrazor''' seeks only the destruction of others. A persistent, [[flight]]-capable Predacon, his high proficiency with ranged weapons makes closing in a daunting task for his enemies, while his sharp wings and impressive strength make short work of any unfortunate [[Autobot]] who could get close.

He and several of his fellow Predacons combine to form [[Abominus (Prime)|Abominus]].

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==Fiction==
===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
The quartet were at a carnival when they saw the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] playing a "ring the bell" strongman game. Obtaining the mallet, the team used their combined mode to ace the game, but hit the target so hard that the bell was fired into orbit. {{storylink|Carnival Face Off}}

==Games==
[[File:HunttheBeasts-Windrazor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67]]
===''Hunt the Beasts'' online game===
Windrazor was one of several Predacons who broke free of Shockwave's lab, causing the Decepticon scientist to flee. Information on him could be found via the lab's numerous data terminals, and a video of him being subjected to Shockwave's experiments could be uncovered.
As the experiment proceeds, Shockwave records the proceeding, narrating into his experiment log that he is inserting a spark into the predacon's body.{{storylink|Hunt the Beasts}}

===''Transformers Prime: Beast Creator''===
When Shockwave left his technology unattended, [[you]] could use it to custom-create your own monstrous Predacon! Windrazor's CNA was accessible through the cloning machine, resulting in Predacons that shared component parts with him. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Beast Creator|Beast Creator}}
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==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Windrazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3 | I am also silver. Yup, that's right, Silver and Gold]]
*'''Windrazor''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2013)
**''Series / Number:'' '''3 / 008'''
**''Accessories'': Tornado Bow

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime:]] [[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Windrazor transforms into a bird-like dragon creature, and comes with a "Tornado Bow". He can hold the weapon via the latter's three [[C joint|3mm post]]s, and he and the weapon feature numerous 3mm mounting points.

:Though not called out in the [[instructions]], Windrazor combines with ''Cyberverse'' [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Cyberverse|Twinstrike]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predacon Rippersnapper]], and [[Blight (Prime)#Cyberverse|Blight]] to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]], with Windrazor forming the right arm.

:His bow accessory was also used, in varying colors, by [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Bumblebee]], [[Airachnid (Prime)#Cyberverse|Airachnid]], and Predacon Rippersnapper. This toy was [[redeco]]ed into ''Prime'' [[Divebomb (Prime)|Divebomb]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Barara]], [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Swoop (G1)/toys#LegionClass|Strafe]], and ''[[The Last Knight]]'' [[Rupture]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as G1 [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade]]'' series.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/Windrazor/windrazor.htm More information on Windrazor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Abominus''' (Giftset, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Tornado Bow

:Part of the ''[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising]]'' [[subline imprint]], [[Abominus (Prime)#Giftset|Abominus]] is a [[giftset]] of ''Cyberverse'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Giftset|Hun-Gurrr]], Windrazor, [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Giftset|Predacon Rippersnapper]], [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Giftset|Twinstrike]], and [[Blight (Prime)#Giftset|Blight]], slightly redecoed by way of translucent plastic replacing a main color of each character, as well as translucent purple weapons. In Windrazor's case, the light yellow plastic is now translucent; in addition, the green plastic has been changed to a light teal shade, and the [[tampograph]]ed Predacon insignia on his right shoulder has been changed from yellow with black outlines to purple without outlines.

:The back of the [[packaging]] mistakenly switches their names, resulting in, among others, Windrazor getting Hun-Gurrr's name, and Rippersnapper getting Windrazor's.

:This set was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Canada]], a [[Tesco]] exclusive in the [[United Kingdom]], a Carrefour exclusive in France, a Ripley exclusive in Chile, and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Australia much later, in late 2014. The packaging does not identify it as a Cyberverse product.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/PRWindrazor/windrazor.htm More information on ''Predacons Rising'' Windrazor at TFU.info]''

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===Kre-O===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Windrazor.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Abominus''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A4473'''
**''Accessories'': Blade

: Windrazor in [[Kreon]] form can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a flying bird-lizard thing. He can also contribute his bricks to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Kre-O)|Abominus]]. His helmet was originally used for [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]].

: He was only available in the Abominus [[Micro-Changer]] Combiner set, alongside [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Kre-O|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Kre-O|Rippersnapper]], and [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Kre-O|Sinnertwin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OWindrazor/windrazor.htm More information on Windrazor at TFU.info]''

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===Beast Hunters===
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[[File:Prime BH deluxe upscaled Windrazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Windrazor''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Dragontooth Mace

:Part of the first wave of 2014 ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class toys, Windrazor is functionally an upsized copy of his ''Cyberverse'' toy, though with minor detail differences and the replacement of ball joints with more robust universal joints. As such, his parts count, complexity, and articulation are all significantly lower than in previous Deluxes.

:Due to being released after the Christmas season and [[tail-ender|before the launching]] of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]], Windrazor and the other figures of his [[wave]] were ultimately only available in Europe and Hong Kong, in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] in both instances (an unusual occurrence for Hong Kong).

:A [[variant]] has been found in Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands (all three countries also got the original version),<ref name="variant1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/transformers-prime-beast-hunters-deluxe-windrazor-variant-179863/ Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Deluxe Windrazor variant?] at TFW2005</ref><ref name="variant2">[http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/05/comparison-images-of-beast-hunters-deluxe-windrazor-variants/ Comparison images of Beast Hunters Deluxe Windrazor variants] at The Allspark</ref><ref name="variant3">[http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-toy-haul-thread-p1655789.php#p1656260 Seibertron sighting of the Windrazor variant in the Netherlands]</ref> which changes nearly all colors, possibly in order to distinguish him better from his ''very'' similarly colored [[wave]]-mate [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Deluxe|Twinstrike]], with the figure looking very similar (but not identical) to the wallpaper of Windrazor unlocked by playing the "[[Hunt the Beasts]]" online game (currently used as the main image of this article): Most notably, the cream yellow plastic used for the head, neck, shoulders and feet gets replaced by gray plastic. Furthermore, they cream yellow plastic used for the forearms and wings is changed to gold, the plastic used for the torso and legs gets changed to a darker shade of green, and the plastic used for the upper arms, tail and weapon, as well as the [[paint operation]]s for the wings and forehead, get changed from a dark metallic purple to a brighter, flat purple. The only colors that are unchanged are the gold paint operations for the [[robot mode]] face, the beak and the claws and the red paint operations for the eyes in both modes. The variant appears to be less common than the original version, since there are four known production date codes for the original but only one for the variant.<ref name="variant4">[http://ofensau.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/beast-hunters-deluxe-class-vs-cyberverse-legion-class-windrazor-twinstrike/ Comparison between both variants of Deluxe Class Windrazor] (and also Deluxe Class Twinstrike and Legion Class Windrazor and Twinstrike).</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Predacon/Windrazor/windrazor.htm More information on Deluxe Windrazor at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Windrazor is, of course, an homage to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]]. Should he look out for [[Buzzsaw (FOC)|Buzzsaw]]?<ref> A: Yes. Everybody should look out for Buzzsaw. Constantly. </ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cyberverse]]
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Windrazor (Prime)

2018-05-18T23:55:05Z

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{{disambig3|Windrazor}}
:''Windrazor is a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|''Prime'' portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:WindrazorBH-wallpaper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4 | I am also silver. Yup, that's right, Silver and Gold 𝅘𝅥]]
Devoid of empathy, the obedient '''Windrazor''' seeks only the destruction of others. A persistent, [[flight]]-capable Predacon, his high proficiency with ranged weapons makes closing in a daunting task for his enemies, while his sharp wings and impressive strength make short work of any unfortunate [[Autobot]] who could get close.

He and several of his fellow Predacons combine to form [[Abominus (Prime)|Abominus]].

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==Fiction==
===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
The quartet were at a carnival when they saw the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] playing a "ring the bell" strongman game. Obtaining the mallet, the team used their combined mode to ace the game, but hit the target so hard that the bell was fired into orbit. {{storylink|Carnival Face Off}}

==Games==
[[File:HunttheBeasts-Windrazor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67]]
===''Hunt the Beasts'' online game===
Windrazor was one of several Predacons who broke free of Shockwave's lab, causing the Decepticon scientist to flee. Information on him could be found via the lab's numerous data terminals, and a video of him being subjected to Shockwave's experiments could be uncovered.
As the experiment proceeds, Shockwave records the proceeding, narrating into his experiment log that he is inserting a spark into the predacon's body.{{storylink|Hunt the Beasts}}

===''Transformers Prime: Beast Creator''===
When Shockwave left his technology unattended, [[you]] could use it to custom-create your own monstrous Predacon! Windrazor's CNA was accessible through the cloning machine, resulting in Predacons that shared component parts with him. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Beast Creator|Beast Creator}}
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==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Windrazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
*'''Windrazor''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2013)
**''Series / Number:'' '''3 / 008'''
**''Accessories'': Tornado Bow

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime:]] [[Beast Hunters]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Legion Class toys, Windrazor transforms into a bird-like dragon creature, and comes with a "Tornado Bow". He can hold the weapon via the latter's three [[C joint|3mm post]]s, and he and the weapon feature numerous 3mm mounting points.

:Though not called out in the [[instructions]], Windrazor combines with ''Cyberverse'' [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Cyberverse|Twinstrike]], [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Cyberverse|Predacon Rippersnapper]], and [[Blight (Prime)#Cyberverse|Blight]] to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Beast Hunters|Abominus]], with Windrazor forming the right arm.

:His bow accessory was also used, in varying colors, by [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#BHCyberverse|Bumblebee]], [[Airachnid (Prime)#Cyberverse|Airachnid]], and Predacon Rippersnapper. This toy was [[redeco]]ed into ''Prime'' [[Divebomb (Prime)|Divebomb]], ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' [[Barara]], [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2014)]] [[Swoop (G1)/toys#LegionClass|Strafe]], and ''[[The Last Knight]]'' [[Rupture]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as G1 [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]] in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade]]'' series.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/Windrazor/windrazor.htm More information on Windrazor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Abominus''' (Giftset, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Tornado Bow

:Part of the ''[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising]]'' [[subline imprint]], [[Abominus (Prime)#Giftset|Abominus]] is a [[giftset]] of ''Cyberverse'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Giftset|Hun-Gurrr]], Windrazor, [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Giftset|Predacon Rippersnapper]], [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Giftset|Twinstrike]], and [[Blight (Prime)#Giftset|Blight]], slightly redecoed by way of translucent plastic replacing a main color of each character, as well as translucent purple weapons. In Windrazor's case, the light yellow plastic is now translucent; in addition, the green plastic has been changed to a light teal shade, and the [[tampograph]]ed Predacon insignia on his right shoulder has been changed from yellow with black outlines to purple without outlines.

:The back of the [[packaging]] mistakenly switches their names, resulting in, among others, Windrazor getting Hun-Gurrr's name, and Rippersnapper getting Windrazor's.

:This set was a [[Target]] [[exclusive]] in the [[United States of America|United States]] and [[Canada]], a [[Tesco]] exclusive in the [[United Kingdom]], a Carrefour exclusive in France, a Ripley exclusive in Chile, and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Australia much later, in late 2014. The packaging does not identify it as a Cyberverse product.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Predacon/PRWindrazor/windrazor.htm More information on ''Predacons Rising'' Windrazor at TFU.info]''

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===Kre-O===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Windrazor.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Abominus''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A4473'''
**''Accessories'': Blade

: Windrazor in [[Kreon]] form can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a flying bird-lizard thing. He can also contribute his bricks to form [[Abominus (Prime)#Kre-O)|Abominus]]. His helmet was originally used for [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]].

: He was only available in the Abominus [[Micro-Changer]] Combiner set, alongside [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Kre-O|Hun-Gurrr]], [[Rippersnapper (Prime)#Kre-O|Rippersnapper]], and [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Kre-O|Sinnertwin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OWindrazor/windrazor.htm More information on Windrazor at TFU.info]''

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===Beast Hunters===
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[[File:Prime BH deluxe upscaled Windrazor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Windrazor''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Dragontooth Mace

:Part of the first wave of 2014 ''Beast Hunters'' Deluxe Class toys, Windrazor is functionally an upsized copy of his ''Cyberverse'' toy, though with minor detail differences and the replacement of ball joints with more robust universal joints. As such, his parts count, complexity, and articulation are all significantly lower than in previous Deluxes.

:Due to being released after the Christmas season and [[tail-ender|before the launching]] of the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|''Age of Extinction'' toy line]], Windrazor and the other figures of his [[wave]] were ultimately only available in Europe and Hong Kong, in [[multilingual packaging|European packaging]] in both instances (an unusual occurrence for Hong Kong).

:A [[variant]] has been found in Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands (all three countries also got the original version),<ref name="variant1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/transformers-prime-beast-hunters-deluxe-windrazor-variant-179863/ Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters Deluxe Windrazor variant?] at TFW2005</ref><ref name="variant2">[http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/05/comparison-images-of-beast-hunters-deluxe-windrazor-variants/ Comparison images of Beast Hunters Deluxe Windrazor variants] at The Allspark</ref><ref name="variant3">[http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/transformers-toy-haul-thread-p1655789.php#p1656260 Seibertron sighting of the Windrazor variant in the Netherlands]</ref> which changes nearly all colors, possibly in order to distinguish him better from his ''very'' similarly colored [[wave]]-mate [[Twinstrike (Prime)#Deluxe|Twinstrike]], with the figure looking very similar (but not identical) to the wallpaper of Windrazor unlocked by playing the "[[Hunt the Beasts]]" online game (currently used as the main image of this article): Most notably, the cream yellow plastic used for the head, neck, shoulders and feet gets replaced by gray plastic. Furthermore, they cream yellow plastic used for the forearms and wings is changed to gold, the plastic used for the torso and legs gets changed to a darker shade of green, and the plastic used for the upper arms, tail and weapon, as well as the [[paint operation]]s for the wings and forehead, get changed from a dark metallic purple to a brighter, flat purple. The only colors that are unchanged are the gold paint operations for the [[robot mode]] face, the beak and the claws and the red paint operations for the eyes in both modes. The variant appears to be less common than the original version, since there are four known production date codes for the original but only one for the variant.<ref name="variant4">[http://ofensau.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/beast-hunters-deluxe-class-vs-cyberverse-legion-class-windrazor-twinstrike/ Comparison between both variants of Deluxe Class Windrazor] (and also Deluxe Class Twinstrike and Legion Class Windrazor and Twinstrike).</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Predacon/Windrazor/windrazor.htm More information on Deluxe Windrazor at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*Windrazor is, of course, an homage to [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]]. Should he look out for [[Buzzsaw (FOC)|Buzzsaw]]?<ref> A: Yes. Everybody should look out for Buzzsaw. Constantly. </ref>

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Rotorstorm (G1)

2018-05-17T20:55:29Z

Liamjamesadams:

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot|the Aligned Autobot|Rotorstorm (Prime)}}
:''Rotorstorm is an [[Autobot]] [[Turbomaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:G1Rotorstorm boxart.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|For years he was just another super-powerful, super-intelligent, super-heroic European Autobot with no weakness... or personality. Thank Primus for [[Nick Roche|Roche]] and [[James Roberts|Roberts]]!]]

The only airborne [[Turbomaster]], '''Rotorstorm''' is a major asset to the team... and he wants you to know it. He'll tell you he's a ruthless, powerful, and fearless fighter, and that he's respected even by Decepticons for his brilliant strategies and blinding speed. While making quick-witted quips about your progenitor to assure that he's the center of attention, he'll tell you that any moment now the [[Wrecker]]s will be knocking on his door. That he's everyone's favorite [[Autobot]].

He'll remind you he also possesses advanced technology that lets him eavesdrop on [[Decepticon]] communications and an extra "Dodge" sense (rather like that [[Spider-Man|human with the magic outfit]]) that warns him of impending danger, letting him guide his ground-based comrades out of harm's way. He'll tell you he's a force to be reckoned with.

And it's all true.

But this impervious and attention-seeking persona is a mask for Rotorstorm, one he puts on to inspire and motivate his team. If he has any weaknesses, it's that he feels burdened by the legend of himself he's created. Most mechs don't know the real Rotorstorm behind the mask, but if you ask him about the [[Simanzi Massacre]], you'll find him. His jokes will stop, and he'll stare at the floor.

{{bigquote|And yes, I ''am'' that good.|Rotorstorm on Rotorstorm|[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #2]]}}

==Fiction==
===Predator Air Attack!===
[[File:G1 Turbomasters Predators comic.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Fill in inappropriate comments about Stalker's mother, kids!]]
Rotorstorm swooped down on the [[Decepticon]] ranks attacking the Autobot base, and proceeded to fight [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] one-on-one. {{storylink|Predator Air Attack!}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:MTMTE16 magnus on simanzi.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
Pre-war, when Senator [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] updated himself on his current projects he could briefly see Rotorstorm on his monitor. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} Soon after he was created, Rotorstorm was enrolled in the [[Iaconian Aerial Academy]]. It was not a good time for him: he was viciously bullied by his instructor [[Whirl (G1)|Jetstream]]. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Rotorstorm bio}}

After war broke out in full force, Rotorstorm was part of the [[Polyhex]] border force. During the [[Simanzi Massacre]], he was with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] as they tried to evade a squad of [[Cybernought]]s; Magnus was blasted by one, but Rotorstorm's quick reflexes allowed him to escape in copter mode. {{storylink|The Gloaming}} Later in the battle, he saved the [[9th Battalion]] and was given the [[Novic Medal for Outstanding Valor]] for it... but was left haunted and was consumed with doubts due to the carnage he'd witnessed. To compensate, he created a brasher cover personality. He applied for and then rejected [[Wrecker]] membership and took up a teaching job at IAA instead. On return to the frontline, he single-handedly repelled an attack at [[Thunderhead Pass]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Rotorstorm bio}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers-Verity.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Obscure dudes ''and'' breasts: Roche knows his audience!]]

Many years later, following [[Surge (event)|The Surge]], his courageous leadership of a platoon saved [[Karashi-Delta|Karashi Delta]] from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Bullets}} As a result, and having unknowingly been on the reserve list for a long time, {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Rotorstorm bio}} he was approached by Springer for recruitment into the Wreckers, with Springer claiming that he was on the top of the list, something that suited Rotorstorm's false confident personality just fine. In reality, this was a scripted line Springer said to all recruits. {{storylink|Dead Men's Boots}}

Before being collected, he amused himself by blowing up the [[Igue-Moor Fuel Depot]] with his fellows (practice, honest!) and harassing the local Autobot foreman [[Dipstick]]. Once the four were on board [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s ship, he was surprised to find the human [[Verity Carlo]] was part of the mission, and belittled her presence. During the transit to [[Garrus-9]], he broke the silence by pointing out fellow Wrecker [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] looked [[Primus apotheosis|an awful lot]] like [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]... {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

After the legendary-but-scandalized [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (a former commander of the Wreckers) was brought on board following his escape from Garrus-9, Rotorstorm and the other new Wreckers were banished temporarily so the "grown-ups" could talk it through. Rotorstorm helped Pyro brainstorm a [[motto]], with little success.

Soon the time came to plan the Wreckers' invasion of Garrus-9. In order to overwhelm the planet's forcefield, two ships needed to hit the force field's weak points at exactly the same time. Rotorstorm was asked to put his considerable skills to use ("yes, I ''am'' that good") by piloting one escape pod while remote piloting the other. In the moments leading up to the attack, Rotorstorm sat alone in an escape pod, chiding himself for being even "more of a ''wannabe'' than Ironfist" for agreeing to this. Regardless, Rotorstorm succeeded in getting both escape pods through the forcefield, though when they met heavy artillery from the Decepticons, both escape pods crash-landed. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers3-Wreckerscombine.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Rotorstorm is a leaf on the wind. Watch how he soars.]]

Rotorstorm's group found themselves face-to-face with none other than Overlord himself and his inner circle. Overlord didn't care when Rotorstorm announced that they were not any ordinary Autobots, but Wreckers, but Rotorstorm was still determined to make an impression. He made a joke, which did extract a quiet laugh from their frightening opponent, to Rotorstorm's genuine surprise, but these words would be Rotorstorm's last. Overlord put his gun between Rotorstorm's optics and splattered his cranial fluids all over his horrified fellow Wreckers.

After the others managed to escape Overlord and his minions, Ironfist had severe trouble with having seen Rotorstorm's gruesome end. Later, after Verity shared her similar horror in her own way, [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] admitted he'd never really cared for Rotorstorm. However, he was a Wrecker, and thus deserving of Topspin's respect. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

After G-9 was liberated, Rotorstorm's remains, along with that of the other fallen Wreckers, were placed into caskets and transported to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} They were later interred in the "Zone of Remembrance" on ''[[Debris]]'', the Wreckers' base. {{storylink|Zero Point}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
Rotorstorm was present at [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s base on Earth when he received [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]'s signal from Cybertron. He didn't seem to be doing anything useful. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], Rotorstorm worked with Autobot leader [[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperdrive]] to defeat [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] leader [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/16}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Rotorstorm toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|I have elbows! They allow me to bend my arms to shoot the joker that bolted my knees together!]]
* '''Rotorstorm''' (Medium Turbomaster, 1992)
**''Accessories:'' 2 engines/missile launchers, 6 missiles

: Rotorstorm transforms into a blue Cybertronian helicopter with bright translucent pink rotor blades and canopy. His turbine engines can launch his six included yellow missiles a ''very'' long distance. A button on the back of the rotor housing drops down both engines/launchers for an 'attack mode' feature. In [[robot mode]], Rotorstorm has limited articulation, and he holds his turbine launchers in his hands. His rotor blades can also be detached and held in one hand as an odd-looking sword.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed to make ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]] [[Whirl (Universe)|Whirl]]. He was also [[Repurpose|repurposed]] as [[Rotorstorm (Prime)|Aligned Rotorstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Autobot/Rotorstorm/rotorstorm.htm More information on Rotorstorm at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Rotorstorm's function of "Guide and Strategician" is rather interesting, since "Strategician" is a word that's very rarely used. Maybe Rotorstorm got to write his own job description? Maybe it should be read as his portmanteau of "strategist" and "magician" (or likely "tactician"), 'cause he's that good.
* IDW G1 Rotorstorm joked that the Wreckers could combine. Two years later, a [[Ruination|combining Wrecker]] figure was announced. Sadly, Rotorstorm does not get to be a part of it, as the [[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex mold]] went to [[Whirl (FOC)|another]] helicopter-based Wrecker.
* Rotorstorm's ''Wings Universe'' design is a "virtual" redeco and retool of [[Vortex (FOC)|''Fall of Cybertron'' Vortex]]. Artist [[Josh Burcham]] posted a full-body view of the design to his DeviantArt.[http://dcjosh.deviantart.com/art/Timelines-9-Rotorstorm-487456060 ]

===Foreign names===
*''English:'' '''Storm''' (Canada)
*''French/Dutch:'' '''Storm''' (France, the Netherlands, Belgium)
*''French:'' '''Tempéte''' (Canada)

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