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Dreadbot

2018-04-23T03:40:12Z

Lightvsdark777:

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''Dreadbot is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:dreadbot-trf-dossier.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Ho ho ho, I'm hu-hu-hungry!]]

The monstrous hooligan known as '''Dreadbot''' is a tough, destructive thug who's hard to control and even harder to kill. It seems a little weird that he transforms into such a stereotypical symbol of peace and love, but maybe he's just got a sense of humor—check out those [[Christmas]] lights.

{{quote|In for bank robbery, aggravated assault, murder, double murder, triple murder, nine dead. Didn't even take the money. No.|A TRF official to Megatron|[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]}}
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==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
Dreadbot was incarcerated by [[Transformers Reaction Force|human authorities]] after a "bank robbery" in which he killed nine people and didn't actually take any money. He was one of the Decepticons whose release was negotiated by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to help him hunt down [[Cade Yeager]]. The humans at first denied his release due to his crimes, but Megatron's threat of violence convinced them to reconsider and free him, provided he was fitted with a GPS tracking device. He followed his leader to Yeager's [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrap yard]], and then to a nearby town, but they were met with some not-quite-unexpected resistance in the form of the Autobots [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], and [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]. During the ensuing fight, [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]] arrived on the scene and began thrashing Megatron around. As a reward for running in to help his leader, Dreadbot found himself getting ''eaten'' by Grimlock.{{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

==Notes==
*Dreadbot reuses [[Crowbar]]'s robot-mode model with modifications (like the aforementioned Christmas lights wrapped around his upper right arm).
*Probably related to the above, set reports from the film identified him as "Hooligan", the name found on Crowbar's concept art from ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''.
*His rusty old Volkswagen Microbus altmode was one of the first vehicles spotted on set.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dreadbot''' (ドレッドボット ''Doreddobotto'')
*''Korean:'' '''Dreadbot''' (드레드봇 ''Deuledeubot'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hacker''' (China, 骇客 ''Hàikè'')
*''Russian:'' '''Dreadbot''' (Дрэдбот ''Dredbot'')

[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]

Berserker

2018-04-23T03:37:28Z

Lightvsdark777:

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''Berserker is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Berserker Promo Art.jpg|thumb|right|You can lift 600 pounds? Well I lift up MASTODONS! Huss! Huss!]]

'''Berserker''' is a seething ball of destructive energy, his lust for violence constant and irrepressible. Anyone and anything that gets in his way is torn to shreds, leading his allies and enemies alike to give him as wide a berth as possible.

By some miracle, the humans captured him and he's been constantly struggling against his restraints, spitting out the most graphic threats imaginable, which have led to stronger restraints, which make Berserker even angrier...and the cycle continues. Naturally, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] wants this maniac back in his ranks, but he knows it's a tall order.

{{quote|Yeah, no. No. No. There are limits. Pick again.|A TRF official to Megatron|[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|uncredited (English), [[Haruo Yamagishi]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese)}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Berserker.jpg|left|upright=2|thumb|Guess he didn't put his glasses on.]]
Berserker was among the Decepticons in [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.'s]] custody. When T.R.F. was negotiating with Megatron, Megatron requested Berserker be one of the Decepticons released from custody to be part of his "crew". Berserker showed his violent temper when his mouth guard was released and he loudly threatened to drink the blood of his human captors. T.R.F. declined the request, claiming Berserker was far too dangerous to be released and that Megatron knew full well that his request was unreasonable. Megatron seemed to care little about the denial and merely settled on [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]] instead. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TLKDeluxeDecepticonBerserker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|''My Earthen mode is like a truck! BERSERKER! 
Would you like some blow stuff up! BERSERKER! 
My toy for you is twenty buck! BERSERKER! 
Would you like some making truck! BERSERKER!! 
(Did he just say 'making truck'?)'']]
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[April 29|04-29]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 spiked weapons

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxe Class figures, Berserker changes from a Chevrolet Suburban to robot and back. He includes a pair of spiked weapons which he can hold via [[5mm post]]. They can hang off of his back panel by the small hooks on the handles, and store in the undercarriage of his vehicle mode. His hands also have two thumbs on opposite sides, which is awesome.

: The vehicle mode kibble on his forearms is not affixed to him and merely pegs into sculpted slots on his arms. This leads to a somewhat weak hold and the kibble parts falling off during conversion. In vehicle mode, several of the tabs meant to hold the outer body together don't fit well, resulting in large gaps. The panels that form the back of the vehicle, in particular, have a tendency to pop out due to excessive pressure. It's best if you start at the front with the panels that tab into his hips and work your way backwards.

: Berserker was the most commonly-found shelfwarmer of the first wave of his line, often filling entire pegs with unsold figures. Despite this, he eventually saw re-release as part of the fourth wave of Premier Edition Deluxes.

:He was extensively retooled into ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]].

{{-}}{{anchor|1-Step}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Berserker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Even if you force back what was lost, it still won't be the way it was."]]
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date:'' 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-18'''

:Released in the second wave of 1-Step Turbo-Changers, Berserker changes from pick-up truck to robot when his spoiler and hood are folded upward. He has articulated shoulders and 5mm compatible ports in his fists. His vehicle mode is a pick-up truck of fictitious origin rather than the Chevy Suburban that his first toy used.

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTurboChanger}}
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Bag Code'': '''?'''

:Released in Series 2 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Berserker changes from a robot to a pick-up truck based on his 1-Step Changer design rather than the Chevy Suburban alternate mode of the deluxe class. He features articulated shoulders and hands that can grip [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] weapons and other 3mm compatible posts.

{{-}}{{anchor|MtCWalmart2pack}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-M&B-Berserker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's really more into tearing your limbs off with his bare hands anyway.]]
*'''Megatron & Berserker''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)
:Available with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MtCWalmart2pack|Megatron]], Berserker is a redeco of [[Breakdown_(WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Legion Class Breakdown]], transforming from robot into an armored car. Despite the official promotional images, and despite the shape of the package insert itself, he does not include Breakdown's blaster, although he of course retains the 3mm sockets to use it or other [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-scale weapons.

:This mold was also used to make [[Fallback_(Prime)#Prime|Fallback]].

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==Notes==
*Berserker is based directly upon ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], right down to the latter's Deluxe Class figure's Chevrolet Suburban mode and spiked weapons.
*Despite his ''very'' limited screen-time (all of which he spends locked in restraints), he received more toy representation than some of the more prominent Decepticons in the film–including [[Nitro Zeus]], Onslaught, [[Dreadbot]], and [[Mohawk]], the latter two not receiving toys or merchandise ''at all'' as of current knowledge.
*The big red X on Berserker's chest is a carryover from Josh Nizzi [https://www.instagram.com/p/BZW_tHdjF_g/?taken-by=joshnizzi.art concept art] in which he is depicted with a big crossed-out ''Autobot'' symbol on his chest. Did he used to be an Autobot? That seems hard to believe.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Berserker''' (バーサーカー ''Bāsākā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Berserker''' (버서커 ''Beoseokeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuángzhànshì''' (Taiwan, 狂戰士, "Berserker"), '''Kuángbàozhě''' (China, 狂暴者, "Berserker")

[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Berserker

2018-04-23T03:37:10Z

Lightvsdark777:

{{faction|decepticon}}
:''Berserker is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Berserker Promo Art.jpg|thumb|right|You can lift 600 pounds? Well I lift up MASTODONS! Huss! Huss!]]

'''Berserker''' is a seething ball of destructive energy, his lust for violence constant and irrepressible. Anyone and anything that gets in his way is torn to shreds, leading his allies and enemies alike to give him as wide a berth as possible.

By some miracle, the humans captured him and he's been constantly struggling against his restraints, spitting out the most graphic threats imaginable, which have led to stronger restraints, which make Berserker even angrier...and the cycle continues. Naturally, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] wants this maniac back in his ranks, but he knows it's a tall order.

{{quote|Yeah, no. No. No. There are limits. Pick again.|A TRF official|[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|uncredited (English), [[Haruo Yamagishi]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese)}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Berserker.jpg|left|upright=2|thumb|Guess he didn't put his glasses on.]]
Berserker was among the Decepticons in [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.'s]] custody. When T.R.F. was negotiating with Megatron, Megatron requested Berserker be one of the Decepticons released from custody to be part of his "crew". Berserker showed his violent temper when his mouth guard was released and he loudly threatened to drink the blood of his human captors. T.R.F. declined the request, claiming Berserker was far too dangerous to be released and that Megatron knew full well that his request was unreasonable. Megatron seemed to care little about the denial and merely settled on [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]] instead. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TLKDeluxeDecepticonBerserker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|''My Earthen mode is like a truck! BERSERKER! 
Would you like some blow stuff up! BERSERKER! 
My toy for you is twenty buck! BERSERKER! 
Would you like some making truck! BERSERKER!! 
(Did he just say 'making truck'?)'']]
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (Deluxe, [[2017]])
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[April 29|04-29]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 spiked weapons

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Deluxe Class figures, Berserker changes from a Chevrolet Suburban to robot and back. He includes a pair of spiked weapons which he can hold via [[5mm post]]. They can hang off of his back panel by the small hooks on the handles, and store in the undercarriage of his vehicle mode. His hands also have two thumbs on opposite sides, which is awesome.

: The vehicle mode kibble on his forearms is not affixed to him and merely pegs into sculpted slots on his arms. This leads to a somewhat weak hold and the kibble parts falling off during conversion. In vehicle mode, several of the tabs meant to hold the outer body together don't fit well, resulting in large gaps. The panels that form the back of the vehicle, in particular, have a tendency to pop out due to excessive pressure. It's best if you start at the front with the panels that tab into his hips and work your way backwards.

: Berserker was the most commonly-found shelfwarmer of the first wave of his line, often filling entire pegs with unsold figures. Despite this, he eventually saw re-release as part of the fourth wave of Premier Edition Deluxes.

:He was extensively retooled into ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Crowbar#Studio Series|Crowbar]].

{{-}}{{anchor|1-Step}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Berserker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Even if you force back what was lost, it still won't be the way it was."]]
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (1-Step Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date:'' 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-18'''

:Released in the second wave of 1-Step Turbo-Changers, Berserker changes from pick-up truck to robot when his spoiler and hood are folded upward. He has articulated shoulders and 5mm compatible ports in his fists. His vehicle mode is a pick-up truck of fictitious origin rather than the Chevy Suburban that his first toy used.

{{-}}{{anchor|TinyTurboChanger}}
*'''Decepticon Berserker''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Bag Code'': '''?'''

:Released in Series 2 of Tiny Turbo Changers, Berserker changes from a robot to a pick-up truck based on his 1-Step Changer design rather than the Chevy Suburban alternate mode of the deluxe class. He features articulated shoulders and hands that can grip [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] weapons and other 3mm compatible posts.

{{-}}{{anchor|MtCWalmart2pack}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-Legion-Class-2-pack-M&B-Berserker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's really more into tearing your limbs off with his bare hands anyway.]]
*'''Megatron & Berserker''' (Mission to Cybertron 2-pack, 2017)
:Available with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#MtCWalmart2pack|Megatron]], Berserker is a redeco of [[Breakdown_(WFC)#Cyberverse|''Prime'' Legion Class Breakdown]], transforming from robot into an armored car. Despite the official promotional images, and despite the shape of the package insert itself, he does not include Breakdown's blaster, although he of course retains the 3mm sockets to use it or other [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]-scale weapons.

:This mold was also used to make [[Fallback_(Prime)#Prime|Fallback]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Berserker is based directly upon ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]], right down to the latter's Deluxe Class figure's Chevrolet Suburban mode and spiked weapons.
*Despite his ''very'' limited screen-time (all of which he spends locked in restraints), he received more toy representation than some of the more prominent Decepticons in the film–including [[Nitro Zeus]], Onslaught, [[Dreadbot]], and [[Mohawk]], the latter two not receiving toys or merchandise ''at all'' as of current knowledge.
*The big red X on Berserker's chest is a carryover from Josh Nizzi [https://www.instagram.com/p/BZW_tHdjF_g/?taken-by=joshnizzi.art concept art] in which he is depicted with a big crossed-out ''Autobot'' symbol on his chest. Did he used to be an Autobot? That seems hard to believe.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Berserker''' (バーサーカー ''Bāsākā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Berserker''' (버서커 ''Beoseokeo'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuángzhànshì''' (Taiwan, 狂戰士, "Berserker"), '''Kuángbàozhě''' (China, 狂暴者, "Berserker")

[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Nitro Zeus

2018-04-23T03:32:28Z

Lightvsdark777:

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the movieverse Decepticon jet|the Generation 1 alien cat|Nitro}}
:''Nitro Zeus is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TRFcasefile-Nitro.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.9|I didn't make the cut for ''{{w|Pacific Rim (film)|Pacific Rim}}''.]]

'''Nitro Zeus''' ('''Nitro''' for short) comes across as little more than a loudmouthed, trash-talking, strutting, self-aggrandizing jerk. He is all of those things, but unfortunately for his enemies, he's got the strength and skill to back up his ego. Though his manner makes his seem like a rowdy brawler, Nitro is actually more the stalk-and-destroy type. He is a powerful, merciless hunter, using his vast arsenal and formidable tracking skills to locate and capture whatever targets [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] demands.

Even off the battlefield, Nitro makes it his business to know everything he can about where you live and who you associate with, just in case. Ever since Nitro was taken prisoner by humans, he's been passing the time by tracking his captors' families. Fortunately, Nitro is such a braggart that he'll share all his intel before he gets a chance to use it.

[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]'s death on [[Earth]] greatly angered him, and now both [[human]]ity and the [[Autobot]]s are in Nitro's sights.

{{quote|Thank you! Gonna miss you, Tim! Thank you for your hospitality, Brad! ''I know where you live, Enrique. Say hello to your wife for me.''|Nitro Zeus pestering his "wardens" upon release|[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]}}
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==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]], [[Steven Barr]] (English, See Notes), [[Masafumi Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese)}}
[[File:TLKNitroZeusDisappointed.jpg|left|upright=1.6|thumb|That reminds me, I gotta go break Shego out of jail after this!]]
Nitro Zeus was among the Decepticons in [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.'s]] custody. When the T.R.F. opted to work with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and release some Decepticons to be part of his "crew", Nitro Zeus was among his first choices. He was cleared for release, provided he stay within the county, and joined the Decepticons on their hunt for [[Cade Yeager]]. Before he left, Nitro Zeus thanked some of his former jailers, as well as making some either creepy or threatening comments about one's wife.

Though the Decepticons discovered Cade's [[Junkyard (TLK)|location]], he managed to evade them initially, angering the battle-starved Decepticon. He also seemed fond of sticking close to the smaller [[Mohawk]]. They followed Cade to an abandoned town, where they were met with some not-quite-unexpected resistance in the form of the Autobots [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], and [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]. Unbeknownst to the Decepticons, Cade had also rigged the town with explosives, which damaged the cons. While many other Decepticons fell in the resulting chaos from the explosion and the arrival of [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]], Nitro Zeus was among the survivors who retreated upon Megatron's order. When Cade traveled to [[United Kingdom|England]], Nitro Zeus followed with Megatron and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

Megatron soon, inevitably, betrayed T.R.F. and began working with [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] to destroy Earth and restore Cybertron. After a corrupted [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] broke free of Quintessa's control, Nitro Zeus was at Megatron's side when he took the staff from Prime, and personally mocked him for losing his chance to kill Unicron. He then made his way to Stonehenge with his leader and joined his comrades in watching as the two planets began colliding but eventually fled when they came under attack from the British military.

[[File:TF-TLK-Nitro-Zeus-death.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Shego! help me, HELP M...]]
He then followed Megatron to Cybertron to meet with Quintessa and participated in the final battle with the Autobots. He joined his leader and [[Infernocus]] on the front lines but fell back when the Autobots broke through. Inside the [[ignition chamber]], he fought fiercely along side Megatron in taking on Optimus, Bumblebee, [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]], and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]. Unfortunately, despite holding his own during most of the battle (while losing his right leg in the process), as the control center plummeted to earth, he met his demise when Bumblebee clung to his back and blew his head off. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:Nitro-TLK-Voyager.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am hilarious and you will quote everything I say.]]
*'''Decepticon Nitro''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-25'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 rocket clusters, removable head

:Part of the third wave of the "Premier Edition" ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' Voyager Class assortment, Nitro transforms into a fighter jet of made-up model (as opposed to his movie model's Saab Gripen form). His head is connected to his body with a standard [[Titan Master]] plug/socket combo, allowing it to be removed and replaced with any Titan Master... and the [[Cogman#Deluxe|Deluxe Cogman toy's]] Titan-Master-esque head-robot. Nitro's jet mode also features an opening cockpit in which a Titan Master can sit, although it cannot accommodate his disconnected head. It is not required to decapitate him to transform him, no matter what head is attached to the neck socket.

: There are reports of his legs not tabbing/pegging in snugly in jet mode. This can be remedied by adjusting the screws in his back (under the wings) on whichever side's leg isn't fitting flush against the main body. Though sturdy, his shoulder pads and back turbines are also prone to popping off.

:While Nitro has a modified [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] head in the film, this toy uses a similar but distinct head sculpt based on concept art. His package art also features a ''[[KSI Boss]]'' illustration rather than Nitro's modified design.

:Along with ''Masterpiece'' Bumblebee, Nitro will see re-release in March 2018 in Japan. Nitro was redecoed or retooled into ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Studio Series|Thundercracker]].

:No, he does not come with a gold chain.
{{--}}

==Notes==
[[File:DOTM-Shock TLK-Nitro head comp.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|And I'm a Ghost. Or am I?]]
[[File:TLKart-Nitro.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Hilarious derailing one liner.]]

* Nitro Zeus's model is reused from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[KSI Boss]] robots, with a heavily-modified [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] head switched in. As mentioned in the section above, his packaging art erroneously sports the KSI Boss's original head, as can be seen in the image to the right.
* Nitro Zeus is named after {{w|Nitro Zeus|the code-name for a shelved cyberattack plan}} against [[Iran]], which was presumably shortened to just "Nitro" by [[Hasbro]] for [[trademark]] or marketing reasons.
* "Nitro Zeus" is also the name of one of the two bull mastiff puppies Bay adopted during the production of ''The Last Knight'', the other being named "[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]". Amusingly, Nitro is the more shy and reserved of the pair.
* Two versions of film saw release, with altered dialogue for several robots. Nitro Zeus not only had alternate dialogue in his scenes (bar his last line, "You blew your chance to kill Unicron", which was absent in the alternate cut) but was voiced throughout the film by Steven Barr rather than John DiMaggio, leading to a completely different delivery of his lines. A mixture of DiMaggio and Barr's readings were used for the official digital release of the film. The Digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray releases credit both actors, while DiMaggio was the sole actor to provide the dialogue in the home video release.
* Like all toys from ''The Last Knight''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toy line, Voyager Class Nitro was assigned two different working/code names during development, namely the figure-specific "TRA 23" and the character-specific "Gamma Beam Grey", which were used by several online retailers for early placeholder listings. However, the figure was also listed under the name "Bumblebee" (!) by both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] Spain and [[Toys"R"Us]] UK, causing people to assume a Voyager version of Bumblebee was in the works before a direct connection was drawn between the Hasbro product code number from the aforementioned Amazon Spain listing and the one [[tampograph]]ed onto the leg of a sample of the Nitro figure. Later, the Spanish version of the Hasbro website also listed Nitro as "Voyager Bumblebee", so it would appear the name for those aforementioned listings did indeed originate with Hasbro.
* Speaking of toys, the head-swapping gimmick Nitro and [[Cogman#Deluxe|Cogman]] share is from a scripted but ultimately-unproduced sequence in the movie where Cogman would rip off Nitro's head and commandeer his body, giving Cogman's "Headmaster" title a double meaning.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nitro Zeus''' (ニトロ・ゼウス ''Nitoro Zeusu''), '''Nitro''' (ニトロ ''Nitoro'')
*''Korean:'' '''Nitro Zeus''' (니트로 제우스 ''Niteulo Jeuseu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dànqì Zeus''' (China, 氮气宙斯 ''Dànqì Zhòusī'', "Nitrogen Zeus")

[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]

Nitro Zeus

2018-04-23T03:31:58Z

Lightvsdark777:

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the movieverse Decepticon jet|the Generation 1 alien cat|Nitro}}
:''Nitro Zeus is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TRFcasefile-Nitro.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.9|I didn't make the cut for ''{{w|Pacific Rim (film)|Pacific Rim}}''.]]

'''Nitro Zeus''' ('''Nitro''' for short) comes across as little more than a loudmouthed, trash-talking, strutting, self-aggrandizing jerk. He is all of those things, but unfortunately for his enemies, he's got the strength and skill to back up his ego. Though his manner makes his seem like a rowdy brawler, Nitro is actually more the stalk-and-destroy type. He is a powerful, merciless hunter, using his vast arsenal and formidable tracking skills to locate and capture whatever targets [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] demands.

Even off the battlefield, Nitro makes it his business to know everything he can about where you live and who you associate with, just in case. Ever since Nitro was taken prisoner by humans, he's been passing the time by tracking his captors' families. Fortunately, Nitro is such a braggart that he'll share all his intel before he gets a chance to use it.

[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]'s death on [[Earth]] greatly angered him, and now both [[human]]ity and the [[Autobot]]s are in Nitro's sights.

{{quote|Thank you! I'm gonna miss you, Tim! Thank you for your hospitality, Brad! ''I know where you live, Enrique. Say hello to your wife for me.''|Nitro Zeus pestering his "wardens" upon release|[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]}}
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]], [[Steven Barr]] (English, See Notes), [[Masafumi Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Yaohan]] (Chinese)}}
[[File:TLKNitroZeusDisappointed.jpg|left|upright=1.6|thumb|That reminds me, I gotta go break Shego out of jail after this!]]
Nitro Zeus was among the Decepticons in [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.R.F.'s]] custody. When the T.R.F. opted to work with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and release some Decepticons to be part of his "crew", Nitro Zeus was among his first choices. He was cleared for release, provided he stay within the county, and joined the Decepticons on their hunt for [[Cade Yeager]]. Before he left, Nitro Zeus thanked some of his former jailers, as well as making some either creepy or threatening comments about one's wife.

Though the Decepticons discovered Cade's [[Junkyard (TLK)|location]], he managed to evade them initially, angering the battle-starved Decepticon. He also seemed fond of sticking close to the smaller [[Mohawk]]. They followed Cade to an abandoned town, where they were met with some not-quite-unexpected resistance in the form of the Autobots [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]], and [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]]. Unbeknownst to the Decepticons, Cade had also rigged the town with explosives, which damaged the cons. While many other Decepticons fell in the resulting chaos from the explosion and the arrival of [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]], Nitro Zeus was among the survivors who retreated upon Megatron's order. When Cade traveled to [[United Kingdom|England]], Nitro Zeus followed with Megatron and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

Megatron soon, inevitably, betrayed T.R.F. and began working with [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] to destroy Earth and restore Cybertron. After a corrupted [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] broke free of Quintessa's control, Nitro Zeus was at Megatron's side when he took the staff from Prime, and personally mocked him for losing his chance to kill Unicron. He then made his way to Stonehenge with his leader and joined his comrades in watching as the two planets began colliding but eventually fled when they came under attack from the British military.

[[File:TF-TLK-Nitro-Zeus-death.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|Shego! help me, HELP M...]]
He then followed Megatron to Cybertron to meet with Quintessa and participated in the final battle with the Autobots. He joined his leader and [[Infernocus]] on the front lines but fell back when the Autobots broke through. Inside the [[ignition chamber]], he fought fiercely along side Megatron in taking on Optimus, Bumblebee, [[Hot Rod (DOTM)|Hot Rod]], and [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]]. Unfortunately, despite holding his own during most of the battle (while losing his right leg in the process), as the control center plummeted to earth, he met his demise when Bumblebee clung to his back and blew his head off. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:Nitro-TLK-Voyager.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am hilarious and you will quote everything I say.]]
*'''Decepticon Nitro''' (Voyager Class, 2017)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TLK-25'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2017-[[September 16|09-16]]'''
**''Accessories'': 2 rocket clusters, removable head

:Part of the third wave of the "Premier Edition" ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]]'' Voyager Class assortment, Nitro transforms into a fighter jet of made-up model (as opposed to his movie model's Saab Gripen form). His head is connected to his body with a standard [[Titan Master]] plug/socket combo, allowing it to be removed and replaced with any Titan Master... and the [[Cogman#Deluxe|Deluxe Cogman toy's]] Titan-Master-esque head-robot. Nitro's jet mode also features an opening cockpit in which a Titan Master can sit, although it cannot accommodate his disconnected head. It is not required to decapitate him to transform him, no matter what head is attached to the neck socket.

: There are reports of his legs not tabbing/pegging in snugly in jet mode. This can be remedied by adjusting the screws in his back (under the wings) on whichever side's leg isn't fitting flush against the main body. Though sturdy, his shoulder pads and back turbines are also prone to popping off.

:While Nitro has a modified [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] head in the film, this toy uses a similar but distinct head sculpt based on concept art. His package art also features a ''[[KSI Boss]]'' illustration rather than Nitro's modified design.

:Along with ''Masterpiece'' Bumblebee, Nitro will see re-release in March 2018 in Japan. Nitro was redecoed or retooled into ''[[Studio Series]]'' [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Studio Series|Thundercracker]].

:No, he does not come with a gold chain.
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==Notes==
[[File:DOTM-Shock TLK-Nitro head comp.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|And I'm a Ghost. Or am I?]]
[[File:TLKart-Nitro.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Hilarious derailing one liner.]]

* Nitro Zeus's model is reused from ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[KSI Boss]] robots, with a heavily-modified [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] head switched in. As mentioned in the section above, his packaging art erroneously sports the KSI Boss's original head, as can be seen in the image to the right.
* Nitro Zeus is named after {{w|Nitro Zeus|the code-name for a shelved cyberattack plan}} against [[Iran]], which was presumably shortened to just "Nitro" by [[Hasbro]] for [[trademark]] or marketing reasons.
* "Nitro Zeus" is also the name of one of the two bull mastiff puppies Bay adopted during the production of ''The Last Knight'', the other being named "[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]". Amusingly, Nitro is the more shy and reserved of the pair.
* Two versions of film saw release, with altered dialogue for several robots. Nitro Zeus not only had alternate dialogue in his scenes (bar his last line, "You blew your chance to kill Unicron", which was absent in the alternate cut) but was voiced throughout the film by Steven Barr rather than John DiMaggio, leading to a completely different delivery of his lines. A mixture of DiMaggio and Barr's readings were used for the official digital release of the film. The Digital, DVD, and Blu-Ray releases credit both actors, while DiMaggio was the sole actor to provide the dialogue in the home video release.
* Like all toys from ''The Last Knight''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toy line, Voyager Class Nitro was assigned two different working/code names during development, namely the figure-specific "TRA 23" and the character-specific "Gamma Beam Grey", which were used by several online retailers for early placeholder listings. However, the figure was also listed under the name "Bumblebee" (!) by both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] Spain and [[Toys"R"Us]] UK, causing people to assume a Voyager version of Bumblebee was in the works before a direct connection was drawn between the Hasbro product code number from the aforementioned Amazon Spain listing and the one [[tampograph]]ed onto the leg of a sample of the Nitro figure. Later, the Spanish version of the Hasbro website also listed Nitro as "Voyager Bumblebee", so it would appear the name for those aforementioned listings did indeed originate with Hasbro.
* Speaking of toys, the head-swapping gimmick Nitro and [[Cogman#Deluxe|Cogman]] share is from a scripted but ultimately-unproduced sequence in the movie where Cogman would rip off Nitro's head and commandeer his body, giving Cogman's "Headmaster" title a double meaning.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nitro Zeus''' (ニトロ・ゼウス ''Nitoro Zeusu''), '''Nitro''' (ニトロ ''Nitoro'')
*''Korean:'' '''Nitro Zeus''' (니트로 제우스 ''Niteulo Jeuseu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dànqì Zeus''' (China, 氮气宙斯 ''Dànqì Zhòusī'', "Nitrogen Zeus")

[[Category:The Last Knight Decepticons]]

Watch that killed Hitler

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{{noname-designation}}
:''The watch that killed Hitler is a [[Transformer]] of unknown allegiance from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:TLK-WatchThatKilledHitler.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2|Watch out!]]

The '''watch that killed Hitler''' excels in using its ornate disguise to get close to unsuspecting targets of interest, then deploying its lethal [[robot mode]] when its victims least expect it. Little is known about its previous (and surely storied) exploits, but the [[Order of the Witwiccans]] used it on one memorable occasion to eliminate a certain [[Adolf Hitler]].

{{quote|I will keep this very simple. Nasty little fellow. I let him out, we all die terrible deaths. Do you understand?|[[Edmund Burton]] intimidating security agents with the watch.|[[Transformers: The Last Knight|The Last Knight]]}}

==Fiction==
====''The Last Knight'' film====
In the 21st century, [[Edmund Burton]] kept the watch safely behind a glass display case in his castle. When he broke into [[10 Downing St.]] to arrange a meeting with the [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]], he brought the watch with him to provide backup, and used it to intimidate several security agents into leaving. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

[[Category:Live-action-only characters]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Transformers]]

Nebulos

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Lightvsdark777: /* TransTech */

{{disambig3|Nebulon}}

[[File:Ringofhate-nebulos.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Get out of here, Nebulon! No one likes your style!"]]
'''Nebulos''' (sometimes called '''Nebulon''') is a planet inhabited by lifeforms, most notably a race of humanoids called [[Nebulan]]s or Nebulons. These beings have found themselves involved with the [[Transformer]]s in several different dimensions within the multiverse and are usually responsible for or deeply involved in the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], and [[Powermaster]] technologies.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Bonk.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Read this in an Australian accent. We dare you.]]

Ten thousand years ago, a conflict threatened to destroy the planet but the first incarnation of the [[World Watcher]]s organisation defused it. In response to the near-disaster, the Nebulans turned away from the ways of war and locked away their weaponry under the watch of the, er, Watchers. The planet came under the rule of the democratic [[Council of Peers]]; an [[Zarak (G1)|aristocracy]] existed as well.

A group of Autobots led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] sought to relocate to Nebulos in order to escape their own millennia-old conflict on their own planet of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but their arrival created dissension and mistrust within the Nebulan community. The arrival of a group of [[Decepticon]]s led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] soon afterward only escalated these tensions, and Nebulos's age of peace was lost as citizens binary-bonded to Transformers on both sides of the conflict to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s.

Realizing the damage that was being done to Nebulos's once-peaceful culture, the Autobots abandoned the planet to join Transformers already on the planet [[Earth]], believing (correctly) that the Decepticons would pursue them off-Nebulos. {{storylink|The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters}}

{{note|The UK's letters page states this story took place from the end of 1986 to the end of 1987 <ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=166&page=8 142's Grim Grams]</ref> (and based on when the Autobots learn about Earth, it's more into early 1988). That leaves Nebulos suffering over a year of destructive, open warfare.}}

After this the citizens of Nebulos tainted their own energy sources so as to be poisonous to any Transformers that might seek to return to their world. When Decepticons [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] arrived soon after the departure of the other Transformers, they soon found themselves victim of this poisoning, and lay dormant for a time. They were later revived by Nebulan traitors [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]] and [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]], who had stolen power-conversion plans that eventually created the [[Powermaster]]s. Hi-Q, the creator of this process, eventually binary-bonded with a reborn [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], and several of his staff joined with other Autobots, in order to combat the threat posed by Darkwing and Dreadwind. They, too, eventually left Nebulos to join the other Transformers on Earth. {{storylink|People Power!}}

Known locations on Nebulos included:

*[[Koraja]], the capital city and home of the [[Council of Peers]] and the [[World Watcher]]s.
*[[Splendora]], a popular resort city.
*The [[Mercury Gardens of Melanossus]], the planet's greatest natural wonder.
*[[The Nursery]], Nebulos's most advanced botanical gardens and agricultural research center.
*The [[Gardens of Eternal Peace and Harmony Macrobiotic Restaurant]], a multi-level, high-class eating establishment
*The [[Arvassian Range]], a mountainous region where the Nebulans long ago locked away the implements of war.
*The [[Folassian Forest]], where [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] first encountered [[Gort]] and his consort [[Marita]].
*The [[Plains of Thok]], home of the [[Grax Communications Facility]].
*An unnamed swamp where the Autobots retreated as the Decepticons gained the upper hand.

News on the planet was reported by the [[Nebulan News Network]].

====''Regeneration One''====
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The scientist [[Borx]] began [[Project Lazarus]], an attempt to rebuild the Autobot Headmasters' bodies and connect them to their original heads. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} The attempt by Borx's team to access Zarak's files triggered the reactivation of Scorponok's head, and he was able to gain control over the Nebulans. Using the knowledge he gained from his link with Zarak, he was able to complete Project Lazarus, restoring his own body. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

At some point after Optimus Prime and company had left Nebulos, the planet was declared off-limits, presumably to keep the Nebulans from being further involved in Cybertronian affairs. This didn't stop [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] from announcing to the [[Wrecker]]s that he intended to visit Nebulos, following their stopover on Earth, to tie up any loose ends. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] would derail Kup's plans, though. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

Meanwhile, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] had decided to violate the ban and visit Nebulos on his own, hoping to find a way to cure his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] from the effects of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. As he approached the planet, he received a report on Project Lazarus. However, upon reaching Koraja Spaceport, Grimlock was attacked by Nebulan forces, whom he noticed appeared to be under some form of hypnosis. Unable to stop them, Grimlock was captured. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}}

Grimlock found himself in the hands of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who had been successfully restored. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} The Decepticon explained his revival, and he offered Grimlock a new body for himself and his Dinobots, as long as Grimlock would agree to serve him. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

It was from Zarak's old base of operations on the [[Plains of Thok]] that Scorponok completed the restoration of the Autobots [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Highbrow (G1)|Hightbrow]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], only to infect them with his [[Gene Key]], which rewrote the Autobots' [[CNA]] to activate the so-called "Warrior Gene", turning them into violent berserkers. Grimlock joined Scorponok and his new warriors as they left for Cybertron, so that Scorponok could use the Gene Key on every Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}} Fortunately for the Autobots, Grimlock planned to betray Scorponok all along, and sacrificed himself to defeat the Decepticon's plans, a penance for the line the Dinobot commander had crossed. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]] to Nebulos, in the hopes that [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] and his team could help the Nebulans break free of Scorponok's control and return to their normal lives. He reported on these events to Optimus Prime who had the idea {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} of partnering Earth and Nebulos together so that the two worlds could help each other rebuild. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

The [[Construction Patrol]] began building a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]] in the [[Clar Macro-jungle]], {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}} before a corrupted [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] attacked. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}} After the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature was revealed to be the perpetrator behind all the recent chaos, Ultra Magnus led a team to Nebulos to locate [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]. Joined by a group of humans from Earth, the Autobots managed to slay Galvatron and put Fortress Maximus out of his misery before rescuing [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]. In the aftermath of the conflict, Optimus's vision came to pass as Earth and Nebulos united and flourished in their partnership. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

====Rhythms of Darkness!====
In [[Primax 490.0 Gamma]], Nebulos was one of the first Decepticon enclaves to be liberated by the [[Human Confederacy|Confederation of Terran Worlds]], and it would go on to become a close Terran ally. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Rebirth3 Nebulos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not just Nebulos but nebulous as well.]]
Nebulos was a world whose inhabitants were enslaved by the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], a group of eleven Nebulon telekinetics whose focus on development of their mental powers had caused their bodies to wither, led by Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]. The populace was mainly forced to do routine farm work, watched over by the machines which the Hive controlled telepathically.

Several Transformers crashed on Nebulos, disrupting the status quo. Nebulon rebels, teamed up with the Autobots were able to defeat the Hive, which had teamed up with the Decepticons. The Hive fled the planet in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Following the rebirth of Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], Galvatron and Zarak led their main forces away from Earth and Cybertron. They attacked Zarak's homeworld Nebulos and other planets in deep space, prompting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots to engage in hot pursuit. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

In 2012, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] kidnapped reclusive Nebulan scientist [[Hi-Q]] from Nebulos on behalf of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. This was not noticed until five days later when Hi-Q's assistant, [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]], opened up Hi-Q's laboratory to find him missing. Subsequently, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] briefed [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team about the kidnapping. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}

====Nucleon Quest Super Convoy profile====
A scientist from Nebulos named [[Hi-Q]] assisted Optimus Prime on his quest for the potent energy source [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]], which was located inside [[black hole]]s. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's profile}}

===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
A large portion of Nebulos's southern continent is covered by a vast swamp. This perilous marshland is peppered by ancient ruins and quicksand. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}. The planet's equatorial continent is dominated by a vast and arid desert. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:LadybirdBooks Nebulos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|It's pink because it's being slowly microwaved on the potato setting.]]
The planet Nebulos derived most of its power from a pulsar at the edge of its galaxy. A fluke of gravity lead most of the pulsar's radiation to be directed at Nebulos where it is focused on the northern pole. Nebulos's magnetic field was then used by the Nebulans to guide the energy to the areas of the planet it was needed. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}

The planet contained a mysterious area known as the [[Nebulos Triangle]], where technology ceased to work. The area was made up of a large metal surface and a huge lake of mercury. It was the metal surface that caused the failure of technology although its origin was unknown. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

The planet lacked adequate resources to synthesise the lubricants used by Transformers in sufficient quantities. A vast underground lake of oil did however exist beneath a desert plain between mountain ranges. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

The Autobots and Decepticons remained on Nebulos for a lengthy period of time. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] were the local commanders at first; {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] later took direct control. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}} It was on Nebulos where the war ended, when the Decepticons were all sealed underground by [[Quickswitch]] and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] using [[Nebulite]]. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Nebulon was the fourth world of its system. It had a dual set of rings circling it and multiple moons. It was inhabited by many wild organic lifeforms and the humanoid Nebulan species. The moons circling Nebulon contained their own civilizations. One of these was the Hive Moon, which was home to a green-skinned, somewhat insectoid off-shoot of the Nebulan race. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}

===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], the self-exiled Autobot [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] attempted to start a new life for himself on Nebulon, but the withdrawal from his addiction to [[powerlinx]]ing caused fatal damage to his spark. Overload sought help from Nebulan doctors [[Hi-Q]] and [[Arcana]], who also had another Cybertronian patient, the [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]]-dependent [[Mini-Con]] [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. The doctors consulted the records, discovered the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, and used it to save both of their patients. Ultimately, however, the combined being had to be taken back to Cybertron to be fully rebuilt by a Cybertronian engineer, [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask vector Prime, 18/9/2015}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
Following the conclusion of the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon War]], the [[Autobot]] [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] spent some time on the planet Nebulon. There he picked up a new accent from the locals, which to some [[human]] ears resembles that of [[Australia]]ns. Sort of. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Jetfire's Cyber Key Code text}}

Nebulon's pea soup is notably thick. {{storylink|Challenge}}

====''Timelines''====
The ''[[Star Arrow]]'' was transporting an experimental [[Force Chip]] from Nebulos to Cybertron when it was attacked and downed over [[Sandokan]]. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Nebulos laid in the [[Nebula Cluster]]. In the years before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the planet was known to Cybertronians; {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} during the [[Interregnum]], [[Delta Magnus]] used a [[power booster rod]] to trick the primitive inhabitants of the planet into worshipping him {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} and the former head of the [[Rodion]] police department visited Nebulos to hunt the natives, keeping a stuffed Nebulan on his desk. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

By the modern day, Nebulos has developed a global civilization and developed technologically advanced cities that favored favored domes, rounded bulbous towers, and organic curves. Many of the buildings had a "cracked" ancient look to the outside and green moss-like growth could be seen in patches on their exteriors. The technology level appeared significantly in advance of Earth, but not yet at interstellar travel.

Scorponok had ties to Nebulos, having used businessman [[Zarak (G1)|Mo Zarak]]'s corporation as a front for his own operations: creating a fusion of Nebulan and Cybertronian technology that seemed to be a precursor to the various *-master technologies. These operations were apparently foiled by the timely intervention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Scorponok, however, escaped. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ultra Magnus}}

Nebulos was also the site of operations for a Decepticon infiltration team including [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]], and others. It became the first target of the resurrected [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], as his controller [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] had some sort of plan to sacrifice Nebulos in order to restore [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Nebulos was partially, if not totally devastated in the attack, and the Decepticon infiltrators were either destroyed or fled. Thunderwing departed once Bludgeon's control system was destroyed, but the status of the planet and its inhabitants following his attack remains unrevealed. {{storylink|The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer}}

[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] owned some Nebulan headlights. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
Nebulos was the lead planet of the [[Nebulon Republic]], a loose alliance between several planets with organic life. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} Nebulos had nice beaches, and energon "as smooth as a protoform's bottom." [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] suggested that the Decepticons could retire there if they sold the parts of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard#Animated cartoon|Elite Guardsmechs]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

===''United''===
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===''Prime'' cartoon continuity===
[[Kup (WFC)|Kup]] lost his original head on Nebulos. {{storylink|Unreliable Narratives}}

===''Knights of Unicron''===
Zarak's Palace, located on Planet Nebulos, was the eighteenth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe===
The planet '''Neb'los''' was involved in the Great War at some point in the past. The specific details of the conflict are unknown but the encounter ended with Zarak betraying his people to the [[Decepticon]]s for a position of power. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the 21st century, the Decepticon forces utilized Shockwave's [[infiltration protocol]] to destabilize Nebulan society from within. Decepticon agent [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] sparked a war between the [[Hive (G1)|Hive Nations]] and the [[World Watcher]] alliance. Before this conflict could truly escalate, the [[Human Confederacy]] arrived to defuse tensions, and the Cybertronians revealed themselves and turned the cold war hot. The Decepticon-Hive alliance developed Headmaster technology from [[Borx|Fausto Borx]]'s experiments on captive Autobots and World Watchers - a technology that was subsequently co-opted by the Autobots to create the first Targetmasters. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

In [[2031]], Fausto and Zarak weaponized the city of [[Kinodia]] and created [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]], the first Double Headmaster. The Autobots retaliated by binary-bonding Cerebros and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] together, creating the towering superweapon known as Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} {{storylink|Head Games}} The clash of titans cut a vaste swathe of destruction across the battered planet; although Fortress Maximus emerged triumphant, Nebulos had been permanently sterilized and was no longer capable of supporting life. Humans and Cybertronians subsequently memorialized the battle as the "[[Scouring of Nebulos]]". {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

The destruction that Fortress and his fellow city-bot wrought proved to be the final straw for the nascent [[Human Confederacy]] and its allies, who decided that the Cybertronian civil war was over and forcibly imposed an armistice on both factions. Fortress Maximus and the other Cybertronians responsible for the devastation were subsequently exiled back to an [[Allowed Zone]] that encompassed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and several colony worlds. {{storylink|Head Games}} {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], the Nebulans succeeded in repelling the Cybertronian incursion onto their homeworld. Decades later, however, the planet was devastated by [[Zarak Maximus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/11}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|right|Ahem. Gentlemen?]]
At some point in the history of [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]], "colonists" from the [[Aurex|Aurex Cluster]] paid the Nebulans a visit, causing Nebulos to become an unfriendly place for Cybertronians.

After the descent of the Shroud, the [[Axiom Nexus]] Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences determined Nebulos was determined to be one of the points in the universe where the dimensional walls were thinnest between their dimension and [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], one of the nine foundational [[universal stream]]s. [[Vector Prime]] was assigned to go undercover on Nebulos to monitor and investigate the possibility of restoring access to Primax 984.0 Gamma. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/01}}

Vector Prime arrived on Nebulos safely after a meandering journey with [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]] and [[Galaxy Shuttle]], and looked forward to exploring the wonders Nebulos had to offer with [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]] as his guide. It was his hope that appearing as a non-native would cover any lapses due to his alien nature. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/15}}

==Notes==
*The spelling "Nebulon" has thus far been exclusive to the portrayals of the planet in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]] and the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
*Except for Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's profile, the planet Nebulos did not play a role in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Headmaster and Targetmaster technology was developed by Transformers on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Animated planets]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising planets]]
[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon planets]]
[[Category:Generation 1 planets]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 planets]]
[[Category:Nebulos| ]]
[[Category:Prime planets]]
[[Category:TransTech planets]]
[[Category:United]]
[[Category:Wings Universe planets]]

Nebulos

2018-04-23T00:37:10Z

Lightvsdark777: /* Ladybird Books continuity */

{{disambig3|Nebulon}}

[[File:Ringofhate-nebulos.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Get out of here, Nebulon! No one likes your style!"]]
'''Nebulos''' (sometimes called '''Nebulon''') is a planet inhabited by lifeforms, most notably a race of humanoids called [[Nebulan]]s or Nebulons. These beings have found themselves involved with the [[Transformer]]s in several different dimensions within the multiverse and are usually responsible for or deeply involved in the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], and [[Powermaster]] technologies.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Bonk.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Read this in an Australian accent. We dare you.]]

Ten thousand years ago, a conflict threatened to destroy the planet but the first incarnation of the [[World Watcher]]s organisation defused it. In response to the near-disaster, the Nebulans turned away from the ways of war and locked away their weaponry under the watch of the, er, Watchers. The planet came under the rule of the democratic [[Council of Peers]]; an [[Zarak (G1)|aristocracy]] existed as well.

A group of Autobots led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] sought to relocate to Nebulos in order to escape their own millennia-old conflict on their own planet of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but their arrival created dissension and mistrust within the Nebulan community. The arrival of a group of [[Decepticon]]s led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] soon afterward only escalated these tensions, and Nebulos's age of peace was lost as citizens binary-bonded to Transformers on both sides of the conflict to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s.

Realizing the damage that was being done to Nebulos's once-peaceful culture, the Autobots abandoned the planet to join Transformers already on the planet [[Earth]], believing (correctly) that the Decepticons would pursue them off-Nebulos. {{storylink|The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters}}

{{note|The UK's letters page states this story took place from the end of 1986 to the end of 1987 <ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=166&page=8 142's Grim Grams]</ref> (and based on when the Autobots learn about Earth, it's more into early 1988). That leaves Nebulos suffering over a year of destructive, open warfare.}}

After this the citizens of Nebulos tainted their own energy sources so as to be poisonous to any Transformers that might seek to return to their world. When Decepticons [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] arrived soon after the departure of the other Transformers, they soon found themselves victim of this poisoning, and lay dormant for a time. They were later revived by Nebulan traitors [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]] and [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]], who had stolen power-conversion plans that eventually created the [[Powermaster]]s. Hi-Q, the creator of this process, eventually binary-bonded with a reborn [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], and several of his staff joined with other Autobots, in order to combat the threat posed by Darkwing and Dreadwind. They, too, eventually left Nebulos to join the other Transformers on Earth. {{storylink|People Power!}}

Known locations on Nebulos included:

*[[Koraja]], the capital city and home of the [[Council of Peers]] and the [[World Watcher]]s.
*[[Splendora]], a popular resort city.
*The [[Mercury Gardens of Melanossus]], the planet's greatest natural wonder.
*[[The Nursery]], Nebulos's most advanced botanical gardens and agricultural research center.
*The [[Gardens of Eternal Peace and Harmony Macrobiotic Restaurant]], a multi-level, high-class eating establishment
*The [[Arvassian Range]], a mountainous region where the Nebulans long ago locked away the implements of war.
*The [[Folassian Forest]], where [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] first encountered [[Gort]] and his consort [[Marita]].
*The [[Plains of Thok]], home of the [[Grax Communications Facility]].
*An unnamed swamp where the Autobots retreated as the Decepticons gained the upper hand.

News on the planet was reported by the [[Nebulan News Network]].

====''Regeneration One''====
{{noterg1}}
The scientist [[Borx]] began [[Project Lazarus]], an attempt to rebuild the Autobot Headmasters' bodies and connect them to their original heads. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} The attempt by Borx's team to access Zarak's files triggered the reactivation of Scorponok's head, and he was able to gain control over the Nebulans. Using the knowledge he gained from his link with Zarak, he was able to complete Project Lazarus, restoring his own body. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

At some point after Optimus Prime and company had left Nebulos, the planet was declared off-limits, presumably to keep the Nebulans from being further involved in Cybertronian affairs. This didn't stop [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] from announcing to the [[Wrecker]]s that he intended to visit Nebulos, following their stopover on Earth, to tie up any loose ends. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] would derail Kup's plans, though. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

Meanwhile, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] had decided to violate the ban and visit Nebulos on his own, hoping to find a way to cure his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] from the effects of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. As he approached the planet, he received a report on Project Lazarus. However, upon reaching Koraja Spaceport, Grimlock was attacked by Nebulan forces, whom he noticed appeared to be under some form of hypnosis. Unable to stop them, Grimlock was captured. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}}

Grimlock found himself in the hands of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who had been successfully restored. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} The Decepticon explained his revival, and he offered Grimlock a new body for himself and his Dinobots, as long as Grimlock would agree to serve him. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

It was from Zarak's old base of operations on the [[Plains of Thok]] that Scorponok completed the restoration of the Autobots [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Highbrow (G1)|Hightbrow]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], only to infect them with his [[Gene Key]], which rewrote the Autobots' [[CNA]] to activate the so-called "Warrior Gene", turning them into violent berserkers. Grimlock joined Scorponok and his new warriors as they left for Cybertron, so that Scorponok could use the Gene Key on every Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}} Fortunately for the Autobots, Grimlock planned to betray Scorponok all along, and sacrificed himself to defeat the Decepticon's plans, a penance for the line the Dinobot commander had crossed. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]] to Nebulos, in the hopes that [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] and his team could help the Nebulans break free of Scorponok's control and return to their normal lives. He reported on these events to Optimus Prime who had the idea {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} of partnering Earth and Nebulos together so that the two worlds could help each other rebuild. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

The [[Construction Patrol]] began building a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]] in the [[Clar Macro-jungle]], {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}} before a corrupted [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] attacked. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}} After the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature was revealed to be the perpetrator behind all the recent chaos, Ultra Magnus led a team to Nebulos to locate [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]. Joined by a group of humans from Earth, the Autobots managed to slay Galvatron and put Fortress Maximus out of his misery before rescuing [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]. In the aftermath of the conflict, Optimus's vision came to pass as Earth and Nebulos united and flourished in their partnership. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

====Rhythms of Darkness!====
In [[Primax 490.0 Gamma]], Nebulos was one of the first Decepticon enclaves to be liberated by the [[Human Confederacy|Confederation of Terran Worlds]], and it would go on to become a close Terran ally. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Rebirth3 Nebulos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not just Nebulos but nebulous as well.]]
Nebulos was a world whose inhabitants were enslaved by the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], a group of eleven Nebulon telekinetics whose focus on development of their mental powers had caused their bodies to wither, led by Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]. The populace was mainly forced to do routine farm work, watched over by the machines which the Hive controlled telepathically.

Several Transformers crashed on Nebulos, disrupting the status quo. Nebulon rebels, teamed up with the Autobots were able to defeat the Hive, which had teamed up with the Decepticons. The Hive fled the planet in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Following the rebirth of Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], Galvatron and Zarak led their main forces away from Earth and Cybertron. They attacked Zarak's homeworld Nebulos and other planets in deep space, prompting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots to engage in hot pursuit. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

In 2012, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] kidnapped reclusive Nebulan scientist [[Hi-Q]] from Nebulos on behalf of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. This was not noticed until five days later when Hi-Q's assistant, [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]], opened up Hi-Q's laboratory to find him missing. Subsequently, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] briefed [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team about the kidnapping. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}

====Nucleon Quest Super Convoy profile====
A scientist from Nebulos named [[Hi-Q]] assisted Optimus Prime on his quest for the potent energy source [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]], which was located inside [[black hole]]s. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's profile}}

===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
A large portion of Nebulos's southern continent is covered by a vast swamp. This perilous marshland is peppered by ancient ruins and quicksand. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}. The planet's equatorial continent is dominated by a vast and arid desert. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:LadybirdBooks Nebulos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|It's pink because it's being slowly microwaved on the potato setting.]]
The planet Nebulos derived most of its power from a pulsar at the edge of its galaxy. A fluke of gravity lead most of the pulsar's radiation to be directed at Nebulos where it is focused on the northern pole. Nebulos's magnetic field was then used by the Nebulans to guide the energy to the areas of the planet it was needed. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}

The planet contained a mysterious area known as the [[Nebulos Triangle]], where technology ceased to work. The area was made up of a large metal surface and a huge lake of mercury. It was the metal surface that caused the failure of technology although its origin was unknown. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

The planet lacked adequate resources to synthesise the lubricants used by Transformers in sufficient quantities. A vast underground lake of oil did however exist beneath a desert plain between mountain ranges. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

The Autobots and Decepticons remained on Nebulos for a lengthy period of time. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] were the local commanders at first; {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] later took direct control. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}} It was on Nebulos where the war ended, when the Decepticons were all sealed underground by [[Quickswitch]] and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] using [[Nebulite]]. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}
{{--}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Nebulon was the fourth world of its system. It had a dual set of rings circling it and multiple moons. It was inhabited by many wild organic lifeforms and the humanoid Nebulan species. The moons circling Nebulon contained their own civilizations. One of these was the Hive Moon, which was home to a green-skinned, somewhat insectoid off-shoot of the Nebulan race. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}

===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], the self-exiled Autobot [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] attempted to start a new life for himself on Nebulon, but the withdrawal from his addiction to [[powerlinx]]ing caused fatal damage to his spark. Overload sought help from Nebulan doctors [[Hi-Q]] and [[Arcana]], who also had another Cybertronian patient, the [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]]-dependent [[Mini-Con]] [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. The doctors consulted the records, discovered the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, and used it to save both of their patients. Ultimately, however, the combined being had to be taken back to Cybertron to be fully rebuilt by a Cybertronian engineer, [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask vector Prime, 18/9/2015}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
Following the conclusion of the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon War]], the [[Autobot]] [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] spent some time on the planet Nebulon. There he picked up a new accent from the locals, which to some [[human]] ears resembles that of [[Australia]]ns. Sort of. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Jetfire's Cyber Key Code text}}

Nebulon's pea soup is notably thick. {{storylink|Challenge}}

====''Timelines''====
The ''[[Star Arrow]]'' was transporting an experimental [[Force Chip]] from Nebulos to Cybertron when it was attacked and downed over [[Sandokan]]. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Nebulos laid in the [[Nebula Cluster]]. In the years before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the planet was known to Cybertronians; {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} during the [[Interregnum]], [[Delta Magnus]] used a [[power booster rod]] to trick the primitive inhabitants of the planet into worshipping him {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} and the former head of the [[Rodion]] police department visited Nebulos to hunt the natives, keeping a stuffed Nebulan on his desk. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

By the modern day, Nebulos has developed a global civilization and developed technologically advanced cities that favored favored domes, rounded bulbous towers, and organic curves. Many of the buildings had a "cracked" ancient look to the outside and green moss-like growth could be seen in patches on their exteriors. The technology level appeared significantly in advance of Earth, but not yet at interstellar travel.

Scorponok had ties to Nebulos, having used businessman [[Zarak (G1)|Mo Zarak]]'s corporation as a front for his own operations: creating a fusion of Nebulan and Cybertronian technology that seemed to be a precursor to the various *-master technologies. These operations were apparently foiled by the timely intervention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Scorponok, however, escaped. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ultra Magnus}}

Nebulos was also the site of operations for a Decepticon infiltration team including [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]], and others. It became the first target of the resurrected [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], as his controller [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] had some sort of plan to sacrifice Nebulos in order to restore [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Nebulos was partially, if not totally devastated in the attack, and the Decepticon infiltrators were either destroyed or fled. Thunderwing departed once Bludgeon's control system was destroyed, but the status of the planet and its inhabitants following his attack remains unrevealed. {{storylink|The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer}}

[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] owned some Nebulan headlights. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
Nebulos was the lead planet of the [[Nebulon Republic]], a loose alliance between several planets with organic life. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} Nebulos had nice beaches, and energon "as smooth as a protoform's bottom." [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] suggested that the Decepticons could retire there if they sold the parts of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard#Animated cartoon|Elite Guardsmechs]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

===''United''===
{{locationstub|{{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}}}

===''Prime'' cartoon continuity===
[[Kup (WFC)|Kup]] lost his original head on Nebulos. {{storylink|Unreliable Narratives}}

===''Knights of Unicron''===
Zarak's Palace, located on Planet Nebulos, was the eighteenth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe===
The planet '''Neb'los''' was involved in the Great War at some point in the past. The specific details of the conflict are unknown but the encounter ended with Zarak betraying his people to the [[Decepticon]]s for a position of power. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the 21st century, the Decepticon forces utilized Shockwave's [[infiltration protocol]] to destabilize Nebulan society from within. Decepticon agent [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] sparked a war between the [[Hive (G1)|Hive Nations]] and the [[World Watcher]] alliance. Before this conflict could truly escalate, the [[Human Confederacy]] arrived to defuse tensions, and the Cybertronians revealed themselves and turned the cold war hot. The Decepticon-Hive alliance developed Headmaster technology from [[Borx|Fausto Borx]]'s experiments on captive Autobots and World Watchers - a technology that was subsequently co-opted by the Autobots to create the first Targetmasters. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

In [[2031]], Fausto and Zarak weaponized the city of [[Kinodia]] and created [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]], the first Double Headmaster. The Autobots retaliated by binary-bonding Cerebros and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] together, creating the towering superweapon known as Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} {{storylink|Head Games}} The clash of titans cut a vaste swathe of destruction across the battered planet; although Fortress Maximus emerged triumphant, Nebulos had been permanently sterilized and was no longer capable of supporting life. Humans and Cybertronians subsequently memorialized the battle as the "[[Scouring of Nebulos]]". {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

The destruction that Fortress and his fellow city-bot wrought proved to be the final straw for the nascent [[Human Confederacy]] and its allies, who decided that the Cybertronian civil war was over and forcibly imposed an armistice on both factions. Fortress Maximus and the other Cybertronians responsible for the devastation were subsequently exiled back to an [[Allowed Zone]] that encompassed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and several colony worlds. {{storylink|Head Games}} {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], the Nebulans succeeded in repelling the Cybertronian incursion onto their homeworld. Decades later, however, the planet was devastated by [[Zarak Maximus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/11}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|right]]
At some point in the history of [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]], "colonists" from the [[Aurex|Aurex Cluster]] paid the Nebulans a visit, causing Nebulos to become an unfriendly place for Cybertronians.

After the descent of the Shroud, the [[Axiom Nexus]] Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences determined Nebulos was determined to be one of the points in the universe where the dimensional walls were thinnest between their dimension and [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], one of the nine foundational [[universal stream]]s. [[Vector Prime]] was assigned to go undercover on Nebulos to monitor and investigate the possibility of restoring access to Primax 984.0 Gamma. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/01}}

Vector Prime arrived on Nebulos safely after a meandering journey with [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]] and [[Galaxy Shuttle]], and looked forward to exploring the wonders Nebulos had to offer with [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]] as his guide. It was his hope that appearing as a non-native would cover any lapses due to his alien nature. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/15}}

==Notes==
*The spelling "Nebulon" has thus far been exclusive to the portrayals of the planet in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]] and the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
*Except for Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's profile, the planet Nebulos did not play a role in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Headmaster and Targetmaster technology was developed by Transformers on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]].

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Animated planets]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising planets]]
[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon planets]]
[[Category:Generation 1 planets]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 planets]]
[[Category:Nebulos| ]]
[[Category:Prime planets]]
[[Category:TransTech planets]]
[[Category:United]]
[[Category:Wings Universe planets]]

Nebulos

2018-04-23T00:36:19Z

Lightvsdark777: /* Marvel The Transformers comics */

{{disambig3|Nebulon}}

[[File:Ringofhate-nebulos.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Get out of here, Nebulon! No one likes your style!"]]
'''Nebulos''' (sometimes called '''Nebulon''') is a planet inhabited by lifeforms, most notably a race of humanoids called [[Nebulan]]s or Nebulons. These beings have found themselves involved with the [[Transformer]]s in several different dimensions within the multiverse and are usually responsible for or deeply involved in the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]], [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], and [[Powermaster]] technologies.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Bonk.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Read this in an Australian accent. We dare you.]]

Ten thousand years ago, a conflict threatened to destroy the planet but the first incarnation of the [[World Watcher]]s organisation defused it. In response to the near-disaster, the Nebulans turned away from the ways of war and locked away their weaponry under the watch of the, er, Watchers. The planet came under the rule of the democratic [[Council of Peers]]; an [[Zarak (G1)|aristocracy]] existed as well.

A group of Autobots led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] sought to relocate to Nebulos in order to escape their own millennia-old conflict on their own planet of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but their arrival created dissension and mistrust within the Nebulan community. The arrival of a group of [[Decepticon]]s led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] soon afterward only escalated these tensions, and Nebulos's age of peace was lost as citizens binary-bonded to Transformers on both sides of the conflict to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s.

Realizing the damage that was being done to Nebulos's once-peaceful culture, the Autobots abandoned the planet to join Transformers already on the planet [[Earth]], believing (correctly) that the Decepticons would pursue them off-Nebulos. {{storylink|The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters}}

{{note|The UK's letters page states this story took place from the end of 1986 to the end of 1987 <ref>[http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=166&page=8 142's Grim Grams]</ref> (and based on when the Autobots learn about Earth, it's more into early 1988). That leaves Nebulos suffering over a year of destructive, open warfare.}}

After this the citizens of Nebulos tainted their own energy sources so as to be poisonous to any Transformers that might seek to return to their world. When Decepticons [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] arrived soon after the departure of the other Transformers, they soon found themselves victim of this poisoning, and lay dormant for a time. They were later revived by Nebulan traitors [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]] and [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]], who had stolen power-conversion plans that eventually created the [[Powermaster]]s. Hi-Q, the creator of this process, eventually binary-bonded with a reborn [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], and several of his staff joined with other Autobots, in order to combat the threat posed by Darkwing and Dreadwind. They, too, eventually left Nebulos to join the other Transformers on Earth. {{storylink|People Power!}}

Known locations on Nebulos included:

*[[Koraja]], the capital city and home of the [[Council of Peers]] and the [[World Watcher]]s.
*[[Splendora]], a popular resort city.
*The [[Mercury Gardens of Melanossus]], the planet's greatest natural wonder.
*[[The Nursery]], Nebulos's most advanced botanical gardens and agricultural research center.
*The [[Gardens of Eternal Peace and Harmony Macrobiotic Restaurant]], a multi-level, high-class eating establishment
*The [[Arvassian Range]], a mountainous region where the Nebulans long ago locked away the implements of war.
*The [[Folassian Forest]], where [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] first encountered [[Gort]] and his consort [[Marita]].
*The [[Plains of Thok]], home of the [[Grax Communications Facility]].
*An unnamed swamp where the Autobots retreated as the Decepticons gained the upper hand.

News on the planet was reported by the [[Nebulan News Network]].

====''Regeneration One''====
{{noterg1}}
The scientist [[Borx]] began [[Project Lazarus]], an attempt to rebuild the Autobot Headmasters' bodies and connect them to their original heads. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} The attempt by Borx's team to access Zarak's files triggered the reactivation of Scorponok's head, and he was able to gain control over the Nebulans. Using the knowledge he gained from his link with Zarak, he was able to complete Project Lazarus, restoring his own body. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

At some point after Optimus Prime and company had left Nebulos, the planet was declared off-limits, presumably to keep the Nebulans from being further involved in Cybertronian affairs. This didn't stop [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] from announcing to the [[Wrecker]]s that he intended to visit Nebulos, following their stopover on Earth, to tie up any loose ends. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] would derail Kup's plans, though. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}

Meanwhile, [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] had decided to violate the ban and visit Nebulos on his own, hoping to find a way to cure his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] from the effects of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. As he approached the planet, he received a report on Project Lazarus. However, upon reaching Koraja Spaceport, Grimlock was attacked by Nebulan forces, whom he noticed appeared to be under some form of hypnosis. Unable to stop them, Grimlock was captured. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}}

Grimlock found himself in the hands of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who had been successfully restored. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} The Decepticon explained his revival, and he offered Grimlock a new body for himself and his Dinobots, as long as Grimlock would agree to serve him. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}

It was from Zarak's old base of operations on the [[Plains of Thok]] that Scorponok completed the restoration of the Autobots [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Highbrow (G1)|Hightbrow]], and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], only to infect them with his [[Gene Key]], which rewrote the Autobots' [[CNA]] to activate the so-called "Warrior Gene", turning them into violent berserkers. Grimlock joined Scorponok and his new warriors as they left for Cybertron, so that Scorponok could use the Gene Key on every Autobot on the planet. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}} Fortunately for the Autobots, Grimlock planned to betray Scorponok all along, and sacrificed himself to defeat the Decepticon's plans, a penance for the line the Dinobot commander had crossed. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] dispatched the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]] to Nebulos, in the hopes that [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] and his team could help the Nebulans break free of Scorponok's control and return to their normal lives. He reported on these events to Optimus Prime who had the idea {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} of partnering Earth and Nebulos together so that the two worlds could help each other rebuild. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

The [[Construction Patrol]] began building a [[Space bridge|Space Bridge]] in the [[Clar Macro-jungle]], {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}} before a corrupted [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] attacked. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}} After the [[Dark Matrix (G1)|Dark Matrix]] creature was revealed to be the perpetrator behind all the recent chaos, Ultra Magnus led a team to Nebulos to locate [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]]. Joined by a group of humans from Earth, the Autobots managed to slay Galvatron and put Fortress Maximus out of his misery before rescuing [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]. In the aftermath of the conflict, Optimus's vision came to pass as Earth and Nebulos united and flourished in their partnership. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}

====Rhythms of Darkness!====
In [[Primax 490.0 Gamma]], Nebulos was one of the first Decepticon enclaves to be liberated by the [[Human Confederacy|Confederation of Terran Worlds]], and it would go on to become a close Terran ally. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Rebirth3 Nebulos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Not just Nebulos but nebulous as well.]]
Nebulos was a world whose inhabitants were enslaved by the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], a group of eleven Nebulon telekinetics whose focus on development of their mental powers had caused their bodies to wither, led by Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]. The populace was mainly forced to do routine farm work, watched over by the machines which the Hive controlled telepathically.

Several Transformers crashed on Nebulos, disrupting the status quo. Nebulon rebels, teamed up with the Autobots were able to defeat the Hive, which had teamed up with the Decepticons. The Hive fled the planet in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Following the rebirth of Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], Galvatron and Zarak led their main forces away from Earth and Cybertron. They attacked Zarak's homeworld Nebulos and other planets in deep space, prompting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots to engage in hot pursuit. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}}

In 2012, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] kidnapped reclusive Nebulan scientist [[Hi-Q]] from Nebulos on behalf of [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. This was not noticed until five days later when Hi-Q's assistant, [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]], opened up Hi-Q's laboratory to find him missing. Subsequently, [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] briefed [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team about the kidnapping. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}

====Nucleon Quest Super Convoy profile====
A scientist from Nebulos named [[Hi-Q]] assisted Optimus Prime on his quest for the potent energy source [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]], which was located inside [[black hole]]s. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuest|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's profile}}

===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
A large portion of Nebulos's southern continent is covered by a vast swamp. This perilous marshland is peppered by ancient ruins and quicksand. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}. The planet's equatorial continent is dominated by a vast and arid desert. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:LadybirdBooks Nebulos.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|It's pink because it's being slowly microwaved.]]
The planet Nebulos derived most of its power from a pulsar at the edge of its galaxy. A fluke of gravity lead most of the pulsar's radiation to be directed at Nebulos where it is focused on the northern pole. Nebulos's magnetic field was then used by the Nebulans to guide the energy to the areas of the planet it was needed. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}

The planet contained a mysterious area known as the [[Nebulos Triangle]], where technology ceased to work. The area was made up of a large metal surface and a huge lake of mercury. It was the metal surface that caused the failure of technology although its origin was unknown. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

The planet lacked adequate resources to synthesise the lubricants used by Transformers in sufficient quantities. A vast underground lake of oil did however exist beneath a desert plain between mountain ranges. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

The Autobots and Decepticons remained on Nebulos for a lengthy period of time. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] were the local commanders at first; {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] later took direct control. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}} It was on Nebulos where the war ended, when the Decepticons were all sealed underground by [[Quickswitch]] and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] using [[Nebulite]]. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}
{{--}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Nebulon was the fourth world of its system. It had a dual set of rings circling it and multiple moons. It was inhabited by many wild organic lifeforms and the humanoid Nebulan species. The moons circling Nebulon contained their own civilizations. One of these was the Hive Moon, which was home to a green-skinned, somewhat insectoid off-shoot of the Nebulan race. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}

===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], the self-exiled Autobot [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] attempted to start a new life for himself on Nebulon, but the withdrawal from his addiction to [[powerlinx]]ing caused fatal damage to his spark. Overload sought help from Nebulan doctors [[Hi-Q]] and [[Arcana]], who also had another Cybertronian patient, the [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]]-dependent [[Mini-Con]] [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]]. The doctors consulted the records, discovered the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, and used it to save both of their patients. Ultimately, however, the combined being had to be taken back to Cybertron to be fully rebuilt by a Cybertronian engineer, [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask vector Prime, 18/9/2015}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
Following the conclusion of the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon War]], the [[Autobot]] [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] spent some time on the planet Nebulon. There he picked up a new accent from the locals, which to some [[human]] ears resembles that of [[Australia]]ns. Sort of. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Jetfire's Cyber Key Code text}}

Nebulon's pea soup is notably thick. {{storylink|Challenge}}

====''Timelines''====
The ''[[Star Arrow]]'' was transporting an experimental [[Force Chip]] from Nebulos to Cybertron when it was attacked and downed over [[Sandokan]]. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Nebulos laid in the [[Nebula Cluster]]. In the years before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the planet was known to Cybertronians; {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} during the [[Interregnum]], [[Delta Magnus]] used a [[power booster rod]] to trick the primitive inhabitants of the planet into worshipping him {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}} and the former head of the [[Rodion]] police department visited Nebulos to hunt the natives, keeping a stuffed Nebulan on his desk. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

By the modern day, Nebulos has developed a global civilization and developed technologically advanced cities that favored favored domes, rounded bulbous towers, and organic curves. Many of the buildings had a "cracked" ancient look to the outside and green moss-like growth could be seen in patches on their exteriors. The technology level appeared significantly in advance of Earth, but not yet at interstellar travel.

Scorponok had ties to Nebulos, having used businessman [[Zarak (G1)|Mo Zarak]]'s corporation as a front for his own operations: creating a fusion of Nebulan and Cybertronian technology that seemed to be a precursor to the various *-master technologies. These operations were apparently foiled by the timely intervention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. Scorponok, however, escaped. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ultra Magnus}}

Nebulos was also the site of operations for a Decepticon infiltration team including [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]], [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]], and others. It became the first target of the resurrected [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], as his controller [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] had some sort of plan to sacrifice Nebulos in order to restore [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Nebulos was partially, if not totally devastated in the attack, and the Decepticon infiltrators were either destroyed or fled. Thunderwing departed once Bludgeon's control system was destroyed, but the status of the planet and its inhabitants following his attack remains unrevealed. {{storylink|The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer}}

[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] owned some Nebulan headlights. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
Nebulos was the lead planet of the [[Nebulon Republic]], a loose alliance between several planets with organic life. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} Nebulos had nice beaches, and energon "as smooth as a protoform's bottom." [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] suggested that the Decepticons could retire there if they sold the parts of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard#Animated cartoon|Elite Guardsmechs]]. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

===''United''===
{{locationstub|{{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}}}

===''Prime'' cartoon continuity===
[[Kup (WFC)|Kup]] lost his original head on Nebulos. {{storylink|Unreliable Narratives}}

===''Knights of Unicron''===
Zarak's Palace, located on Planet Nebulos, was the eighteenth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe===
The planet '''Neb'los''' was involved in the Great War at some point in the past. The specific details of the conflict are unknown but the encounter ended with Zarak betraying his people to the [[Decepticon]]s for a position of power. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
During the 21st century, the Decepticon forces utilized Shockwave's [[infiltration protocol]] to destabilize Nebulan society from within. Decepticon agent [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] sparked a war between the [[Hive (G1)|Hive Nations]] and the [[World Watcher]] alliance. Before this conflict could truly escalate, the [[Human Confederacy]] arrived to defuse tensions, and the Cybertronians revealed themselves and turned the cold war hot. The Decepticon-Hive alliance developed Headmaster technology from [[Borx|Fausto Borx]]'s experiments on captive Autobots and World Watchers - a technology that was subsequently co-opted by the Autobots to create the first Targetmasters. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

In [[2031]], Fausto and Zarak weaponized the city of [[Kinodia]] and created [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]], the first Double Headmaster. The Autobots retaliated by binary-bonding Cerebros and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] together, creating the towering superweapon known as Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} {{storylink|Head Games}} The clash of titans cut a vaste swathe of destruction across the battered planet; although Fortress Maximus emerged triumphant, Nebulos had been permanently sterilized and was no longer capable of supporting life. Humans and Cybertronians subsequently memorialized the battle as the "[[Scouring of Nebulos]]". {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

The destruction that Fortress and his fellow city-bot wrought proved to be the final straw for the nascent [[Human Confederacy]] and its allies, who decided that the Cybertronian civil war was over and forcibly imposed an armistice on both factions. Fortress Maximus and the other Cybertronians responsible for the devastation were subsequently exiled back to an [[Allowed Zone]] that encompassed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and several colony worlds. {{storylink|Head Games}} {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], the Nebulans succeeded in repelling the Cybertronian incursion onto their homeworld. Decades later, however, the planet was devastated by [[Zarak Maximus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/11}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:AVP Vector and Scorpia do Nebulos.jpg|thumb|right]]
At some point in the history of [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon]], "colonists" from the [[Aurex|Aurex Cluster]] paid the Nebulans a visit, causing Nebulos to become an unfriendly place for Cybertronians.

After the descent of the Shroud, the [[Axiom Nexus]] Ministry of Higher Dimensional Sciences determined Nebulos was determined to be one of the points in the universe where the dimensional walls were thinnest between their dimension and [[Primax 984.0 Gamma]], one of the nine foundational [[universal stream]]s. [[Vector Prime]] was assigned to go undercover on Nebulos to monitor and investigate the possibility of restoring access to Primax 984.0 Gamma. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/11/01}}

Vector Prime arrived on Nebulos safely after a meandering journey with [[Scorpia (TransTech)|Scorpia]] and [[Galaxy Shuttle]], and looked forward to exploring the wonders Nebulos had to offer with [[Safeguard (TransTech)|Safeguard]] as his guide. It was his hope that appearing as a non-native would cover any lapses due to his alien nature. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2016/02/15}}

==Notes==
*The spelling "Nebulon" has thus far been exclusive to the portrayals of the planet in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity]] and the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
*Except for Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's profile, the planet Nebulos did not play a role in the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]. Headmaster and Targetmaster technology was developed by Transformers on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]].

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising planets]]
[[Category:Cybertron planets]]
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The PriÂ¢e of Life!

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #70
|prev=Eye of the Storm
|next=Surrender!
|title="The Pri¢e of Life!"
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #309–310
|prev2=Eye of the Storm
|next2=Surrender!
|image=MarvelUS-70.jpg
|caption="Hey, let's do 'Get Help'." "We are not doing 'Get Help'."
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=July [[1990]]
|coverdate=September 1990
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|penciler=[[Andrew Wildman]]
|inker=[[Stephen Baskerville]]
|colorist=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|letterer=[[Rick Parker]]
|editor=[[Rob Tokar]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}
'''The coming of... Ratchetron! Uh, Mega-Chet? Uh... I don't even know anymore.'''

==Synopsis==
Shock. With the hideous fusion of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] having been retrieved from [[Transwarp|unspace]] and deposited before them, the only word which can describe the feelings of the assembled [[Autobot]]s is shock. The unreality of the moment ends when [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] enters the room and, seeing the Megatron side of the creature, takes aim with his laser. His distraction gives Megatron an opening to belt [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] in the face, and Kup then fires on the [[Decepticon]]. Before any more damage can be done, though, [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] disarms his fellow [[Autobot]] and forces him to take a second look—at Ratchet. As Nightbeat explains the situation, Kup has to question whether Ratchet would even WANT to go on living in his current condition. Before the discussion can heat up from there, "Megatron" rams through the Autobots, leaving them stunned.

As Kup gets up to pursue the creature, Optimus Prime picks up Nightbeat's side of the conversation and the two begin to debate the survival of Ratchet versus the danger of Megatron. As [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] security officer, Kup insists the creature is too much of a threat to everyone on board the longer it remains functional, and yet Optimus cannot choose to throw away his friend's life so wantonly after just getting him back, whatever his condition.

[[File:Grimlockpriceoflife.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|ME GRIMLOCK HATE HYDRUS FOUR!]]
Meanwhile, on [[Hydrus Four]], [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] begins his search for the well of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. With a [[Hydrusian guide|local mechanoid]] as his guide and comic-relief sidekick, Grimlock is forced to endure another round of blatant exposition until, mercifully, the "dumb guide" is chased off by one of the [[Nucleon guardian|Hydrusian mechanoids]] who has been driven mad by the Nucleon. The creature is rotting away, yet somehow still capable of animation, and gives Grimlock a meager fight before it is too damaged to continue struggling.

Back on the Ark, things have gotten worse. The fusion creature has damaged [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and sealed itself in the engine room, creating serious wreckage out of critical systems just as the Ark is beginning to make planetfall to meet the [[Decepticon]]s for the surrender. Kup lays this all on Optimus Prime's head and goes so far as to threaten to invoke the [[Crisis Act]] and relieve him of command; after this incident and Optimus's decision to surrender the Autobots to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]], Kup is sure many of the crew would back him in that action. Turning to look the other Autobots in the eyes, Prime realizes his security officer isn't half wrong. Without another word, he takes the gun offered to him by Kup and bashes his way into the engine room. When Prime's gone, Kup admits to Sureshot that he's not just more bothered about it than he let on, he's partly driven by the view that Ratchet's better off dead than suffering like this.

[[File:PriceofLife-Icannot.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Smells like a ,]]
The fight is short-lived; despite all its power, the Megatron fusion is in constant agony and totally off-balance. Optimus Prime quickly overwhelms the entity, but as he is staring down the barrel of the gun into its optics, Prime just can't go through with the deed. He's then shocked when the creature (clearly under Ratchet's control at this point) pulls the gun back into line with itself and begs Prime to end its life.

On Hydrus Four, Grimlock is forced to deal with the second guardian of the well the same way he did the first: brutally. Reaching [[Farooth|the island]] where the well of Nucleon sits, he finds the last of the three guardians, who is far more coherent and far less violent than his friends. He tells Grimlock that Nucleon is not the prize he thinks; it revitalizes mechanoids, sure, and truly doesn't affect any two the same way, but it also causes wasting depletion and utter madness. In order to satisfy his doubts, Grimlock exposes himself to the Nucleon first before his fallen Dinobots. He emerges from the well feeling magnificent and prepares to load his comrades into the energy post-haste. The little dying robot can only say, "Time will tell..."

In the Ark's medi-bay, Optimus Prime receives a prognosis on the patient(s) from [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]]. The good news is, the doctor can save Ratchet's life. The bad news is, he cannot do so without also saving Megatron; the two robots have become so tightly entwined with one another that it would be impossible to do otherwise. Under the hard stares of his fellow Autobots, Optimus tells Fixit to preserve the life of both patients...
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
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{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (3)
*[[Waverider]] (4)
*[[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] (5)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (6)
*[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (9)
*[[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] (10)
*[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] (11)
*[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] (12)
*[[Siren (G1)|Siren]] (15)
*[[Getaway]] (16)
}}
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*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]/[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] (1)
*[[Hydrusian guide]] (7)
*First [[Nucleon guardian]] (8)
*Second Nucleon guardian (13)
*Third Nucleon guardian (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"Dhhh Awabus!" 
"Nuuuh -- nuuuh!" 
"Yuuus!"
:— the fusion-slurred rantings of '''Megatron''' and '''Ratchet'''

"Thought '''Earth''' was the pits, but this place got it beat! Me '''dirty, corroded, tired -- and very ticked-off! @$*#&!!''' Where dumb guide go now? Paid enough for him -- expect good service!" 
"Ah. There you are. For the delay, '''much sorry.''' But I... erm... '''got lost.'''" 
"Must be '''mad!''' Remind me someone, please -- '''tell why I bother!'''" 
"Oh, that is '''easy.''' You are here because up ahead is the island of Farooth, the '''Medi-Center''' and the '''nucleon'''!" 
"'''Nnn.''' Give me strength..."
:— '''Grimlock''' calls on all his strength to deal with the '''guide robot'''

"Defend the well!"
:—'''First Nucleon guardian'''. Note the double meaning in that phrase.

"*zzsk* Defend the well *zzsk* None must *zzsk* none must *zzsk* none must" 
"Must '''what?!''' Me think your '''needle stuck!'''" 
"Feed *zzsk* none must feed *zzsk* '''Defend!'''" [''opens fire''] 
"Enough! You go defend '''somewhere else!'''"
:—'''Nucleon guardian''' vs. '''Grimlock'''

"'''No.''' Be strong. Be resolute! '''Be merciless!''' ...I -- '''cannot!''' It is '''not''' my way, not '''the Autobot way!''' Matrix for give me, but I ca-- Wha--?"
:— '''Optimus Prime''' tries to coach himself into killing the Megatron-Ratchet fusion... only to find the creature begging to be killed.

==Notes==
===Artwork and technical errors===
*In the previous issue, Grimlock took [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] and Snarl with him. This issue shows Snarl and Slag instead. However in "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]" Grimlock will be seen with all four Dinobots. Obviously some were just off panel this issue and the last.

===Continuity errors===
*So why didn't anyone use the Crisis Act on ''Grimlock'' back when he was being a rubbish leader?

===Continuity notes===
*Kup states there are around thirty active Autobots on the Ark, along with ''sixty'' deactivated and in stasis - almost exactly in line with the current count (see Bot Roster, below.) Since less than sixty have been confirmed as killed on-panel in events like "[[Dark Star]]", then this would seem to confirm that characters who've vanished (like the [[Monsterbot]]s) should be assumed to be offline.
*Despite the central focus of the last two issues, Ratchet and Megatron would not be addressed again until "[[The Void! (US)|The Void!]]".
*Nightbeat outlines his theory from last issue again, explaining the events from the end of "[[Skin Deep]]".
*Prime's announcement that he plans to surrender to the Decepticons also happened last issue.
*Though there are still a few glitches, this issue is the closest "turning point" where the UK [[Earthforce]] Saga could reasonably break off from the standard comic timeline. Megatron is back (sort of) as well as Shockwave building a crew, the Dinobots are going to be back due to Nucleon (and Decepticons wanting to know how they dun it is key to "[[Two Steps Back!]]"), and [[Galvatron II]] has not yet committed to attacking Cybertron. We know from "[[The Magnificent Six!]]" that the attempts at allying with Scorponok, starting in the next issue, do not work out in Earthforce.

===Real-life references===
*The subplot involving the horrific fusion of Ratchet and Megatron is strongly influenced by the classic horror movies [[wikipedia:The_Fly_(1958_film)|The Fly]] and its [[wikipedia:The_Fly_(1986_film)|remake]].
**A terrible fusion accident involving teleportation is the major plot device in both movies.
**The scene where Ratchet/Megatron points Optimus' ion blaster at their head is a direct reference to the finale of the 1986 film.
**The "HELP US" on the cover is a reference to Delambe's phrase in the climax of the 1958 film.

===Bot Roster===
*Autobots: 30 active, plus 1 fused with Megatron; 8 rogue Micromasters; 1 in storage, 31 offline, 24 presumed offline.
*Decepticons: 21 active, 5 gone rogue; 25 offline, 25 presumed offline, 2 offline/missing. (78 total)

===Other trivia===
*In the credits, over the merged Transformers, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are said to "Share One Brain".
*The running theme in all of this is whether characters should be euthanised or live in suffering. While most of the ''Ark'' cast believe Ratchet and Megatron should be dead (and so do Megatron and Ratchet), Grimlock thinks this about the Nucleon victims, and the third guardian thinks it about himself, both subplots end with a character (Prime and Grimlock) rejecting the idea. Both decide they were right to do so as they can, in fact, save their comrades but have to deal with consequences as a result (saving Megatron and the later [[Action Master|loss of transformation]]).
*A ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Powermaster Prime]] is found after the main story.
*Note in the quotes that Megatron and Ratchet can both think and talk independently to each other.

===UK printing===
'''Issue #309:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[The Enemy Within]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''Machine Man'' - "He Lives Again" and ''[[Combat Colin]]''
*'''[[Transformers AtoZ|AtoZ]]:''' [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] - a full colour reprint of the AtoZ from issue [[Manoeuvres!|#283]]
*'''Free gift:''' A Megatron/Ratchet hybrid bookmark.
*The UK #309 cover tagline is derived from "{{w|21st Century Schizoid Man}}", the opening song of {{w|King Crimson}}'s 1969 prog rock opus ''{{w|In the Court of the Crimson King}}''.
*With this issue the UK comic changed from a weekly to fortnightly schedule. The remaining 24 UK issues would return to the old format used on most of the UK run (from [[Repeat Performance!|issue #27]] until [[Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?|issue #213]]) of a single Transformers story and a backup strip. The remaining 24 UK issues would each contain half a US issue.
*The Machine Man story was previously printed, starting way back in [[Repeat Performance!|Issue #27]]

'''Issue #310:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "The Enemy Within"
*'''Other strips:''' ''Machine Man'' - "He Lives Again" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''AtoZ:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (updated)
*'''Free gift:''' An A2 poster by Jeff Anderson, featuring a group of Autobots and Decepticons facing up

===Covers (10)===
<gallery>
File:MarvelUS-70.jpg|'''US issue #70''' - Ouch.
File:MarvelUK-309.jpg|'''UK issue #309''' - AND he won't stop dribbling!
File:MarvelUK-310.jpg|'''UK issue #310''' - Tough love from Grimlock.
File:All_fall_down_tpb_cover.jpg|'''''All Fall Down'' TPB'''
</gallery>
*'''US issue #70 cover:''' Ratchet/Megatron fusion, by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''UK issue #309 cover:''' Ratchet/Megatron fusion, by [[Frances Farmer]].
*'''UK issue #310 cover:''' Grimlock tests out the nucleon, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]] and [[Robin Bouttell]].
* '''''All Fall Down'' TPB cover:''' Powermaster Optimus Prime, Megatron/Ratchet, Starscream, Shockwave and half of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
<gallery>
File:All_fall_down_hb_cover.jpg|'''''All Fall Down'' hardback standard cover'''
File:All_fall_down_botcon_cover.jpg|'''''All Fall Down'' hardback Botcon exclusive cover'''
File:BestofSimon.jpg|'''''The Best of Simon Furman'''''
File:Best of Transformers.jpg|'''''Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm'''''
</gallery>
* '''''All Fall Down'' hardback cover:''' [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], by [[Howard Chaykin]] & [[Chris Blythe]].
* '''''All Fall Down'' [[BotCon]] exclusive cover:''' Powermaster Optimus Prime and Unicron, by [[Geoff Senior]] & [[Oliver Harud]].
*'''''The Best of Simon Furman'' cover:''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].
*'''''Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm'' cover:''' Optimus Prime, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]], by Andrew Wildman.
<gallery>
File:Classic Transformers Vol5.jpg|'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5'''
File:TFClassicsVol6.jpg|'''''The Transformers Classics'', Vol. 6'''
</gallery>
*'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5 cover:''' panels from "[[Eye of the Storm]]", "[[Deadly Obsession]]", "[[All Fall Down]]", and "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]".
*'''''The Transformers Classics'', Vol. 6 cover:''' [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], by [[Guido Guidi]].

===Advertisements===
*None yet identified.

===Reprints===
*[[2001]] — ''[[Transformers: All Fall Down]]''
*[[2007]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]''
*[[2008]] — ''[[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm]]''
*[[2009]] — [[Classic Transformers Volume 5|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5]]
*[[2013]] — [[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6|''The Transformers Classics'', Vol. 6]]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Price of Life!}}
[[Category:Marvel US issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Energon mutation

2018-04-23T00:33:35Z

Lightvsdark777: /* IDW movie comics */

:''AllSpark Mutations are type of Transformer from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Realgear lookandfindtf.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Don't get him wet. And don't feed him after midnight either.]]
'''AllSpark Mutations''' are [[Earth]] machinery brought to life as [[Transformer]]s by the [[AllSpark]].

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Transformers'' film====
Agents working for [[Sector Seven]] learned to activate and channel AllSpark radiation in [[Area 52 (Movie)|their base]] under [[Hoover Dam]]. Their technique created heavily-armed psychopathic killing machines out of common Earth devices. The cube also emitted a pulse when dropped by [[Sam Witwicky]] as he fled from [[Decepticon]]s in [[Mission City]], spawning more robotic homicidal maniacs. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
After the AllSpark's destruction, a small fragment got mixed up in the tattered t-shirt Sam had been wearing that day. Two years later, Sam found the fragment, but - shocked by its energies - dropped it. It burned through the floor of his bedroom, landed in the kitchen, and discharged a burst of energy which brought several [[appliancebot|appliances]] from Sam's house to life. The little mechanical monsters wreaked havoc on the Witwicky kitchen and drove the family out of their house, until [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was called in to shoot them. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:StarscreamsMilitiaSodaMachine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"LOOK AT ME!!"]]
AllSpark Mutations contain solidified AllSpark energy in their chests that resemble small, red AllSpark cubes. The living machines continued to run amok in <s>Mission City</s> [[Los Angeles]] until [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] began killing them and taking their energy for [[Zombie|his own purposes]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}
{{-}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Together prison break.jpg|200px|left|thumb|*Attack on Titan theme plays loudly in the background*]]

The [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|first mutations]] appeared in [[1913]], when AllSpark discharges created them out of a crane, a [[Flathead|car]], a radio and a shotgun. [[Sector Seven]] were ''very'' confused, but managed to destroy the crane, radio and gun. The car got away {{storylink|Irreplaceable}} and wasn't seen again until [[1934]]. {{storylink|Together}}

In the aftermath of the [[Mission City]] battle, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]], [[Robert Epps|Technical Sergeant Epps]] and a few other soldiers track down and destroy the [[AllSpark]]'s creations. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

Three [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones were brought to life with energy from an AllSpark fragment and came to the defense of the humans. All three were quickly destroyed by [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

The remains of the appliancebots were stored at [[Guantanamo Bay]] in a box, until [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] broke in and stole them. He got as far as [[Florida]] but was knocked offline by an explosion at [[Kingdom Petrochemicals]]. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 5|Tales of the Fallen #5}} The mutations lay scattered around Ravage at the bottom of a tank until a team sent by the [[Initiative]], Ravage's new enigmatic masters, arrived and began draining the residual AllSpark energy from them. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}} Ravage was later revived by [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)|Buzzsaw]], but the Appliancebots were left nonfunctional. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}}

Carter Newell used a neural conduit to beam residual Allspark energies across the country, bringing to life a paper shredder, an air conditioning unit, a copy machine, and a coffee maker to assassinate the other board members of Project: Nefarious. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} {{Storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}}

====Carter Newell's AllSpark Mutations====
<center>
<gallery>
File:Airconditionerallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The air conditioner.
File:Coffeemakerallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The coffer maker.
File:Papershredderallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpeg|The paper shredder.
File:Copymachineallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The copy machine.
</gallery>
</center>

==Toy packaging bios==
The character bios for the AllSpark Mutations [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]], [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]], and the [[Real Gear Robot]]s depict them as ordinary Autobots and Decepticons, despite their origin as Earth machinery brought to life with AllSpark energy.

==Games==
===Transformers The Game===
When the Autobots attempt to retrieve the AllSpark, it produces [[Energon drone|drones]] from the local machinery to defend itself. As such, the AllSpark-created Transformers may have been feral as a survival mechanism. {{storylink|Transformers The Game|Transformers: Autobots}}

==Known AllSpark Mutations==
{{collist|3|
* Three [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones.
* [[Strain-R]], a (electric?) colander.<ref>[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]</ref>
* [[Real Gear Robot]]s
* [[AX9-8946-09SU-1]]
* [[Dispensor]]
* [[Nokia-bot]]
* "[[Steering wheel robot]]"
* "[[Xbox 360 robot]]"
* [[Appliancebot]]s<ref>The term "appliancebot" comes from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen novel]].</ref>
** [[Ejector]]
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|crane]]<ref name="irreplaceable">[[Irreplaceable]]</ref>
*A [[Flathead|car]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|radio]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|gun]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[PDA AllSpark mutation|PDA]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers">[[Look and Find Transformers]]</ref>
*An [[Orange car AllSpark mutation|orange car]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*A [[Laptop AllSpark mutation|laptop]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*An [[Ipod AllSpark mutation|Ipod]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*Two [[Flatscreen TV AllSpark mutation|flatscreen TVs]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*A [[Boombox AllSpark Mutation|boombox]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*Another [[Cellphone AllSpark Mutation|cellphone]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
|}}

==Possible AllSpark Mutations==
These Transformers seem to be likely candidates, but their actual origins remain unknown:
{{collist|3|
* [[Dewbot]]
* [[Chevy Autobot]]s<ref>[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] mission on Earth was to ''recruit'' the pre-existent Chevy Autobots.</ref>
* [[Watch that killed Hitler]]
|}}

==Not AllSpark Mutations==
Sometimes thought to be Earth-born, the following Transformers are known to have alien origins (the drones arrive on Earth in "cometary" [[transition form]]), and therefore were not animated by the AllSpark on Earth:
{{collist|3|
* [[Dropkick]]
* [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]
* [[Mixmaster (Movie)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]
* [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]]
* [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] (Fiction)
* [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] <ref name="titan">[[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan]]</ref><ref name="veiled threat">[[Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat]]</ref>
* [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] <ref name="titan" /><ref name="veiled threat" />
|}}

==Notes==
*Screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]] has offered some potential explanations for the evil nature of on-screen AllSpark Mutations both at [[BotCon 2007]] and on the official movie forum
**"Prime intended to use the AllSpark to repower Cybertron as it was intended. Megatron wants to abuse it by creating Transformers directly, which makes souless{{sic}}, primal Transformers."<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384935&postcount=29 Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie (#29)]</ref>
**"It is meant to power Cybertron, not adapt human technology. Also, since all earth's tech is reverse engineered from Megatron, maybe that affects the outcome, too."<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=387031&postcount=170 Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie (#170)]</ref>
*A final explanation can be taken from a mission in ''[[Transformers The Game|Transformers: Autobots]]''. When the Autobots attempt to retrieve the AllSpark, it produces drones from the local machinery to defend itself. As such, the AllSpark-created transformers may have been feral as a survival mechanism.
*The exact circumstances by which the AllSpark created other Transformers with more ordinary personalities from Earth machinery is currently unknown.
*None of the AllSpark Mutations that appeared in the movie were in the leaked script except the XBOX 360 robot. The ones in the film were a Nokia phone, a [[Dispensor|Mountain Dew vending machine]], a steering wheel and an XBOX 360. In the script, they were an iPod, devices in a truck and plasma televisions.
*The term "AllSpark Mutations" comes from [[Alliance issue 1|''Alliance'' #1]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:AllSpark Mutations| ]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon subgroups]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen subgroups]]
[[Category:Subgroups]]

Energon mutation

2018-04-23T00:32:41Z

Lightvsdark777:

:''AllSpark Mutations are type of Transformer from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Realgear lookandfindtf.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Don't get him wet. And don't feed him after midnight either.]]
'''AllSpark Mutations''' are [[Earth]] machinery brought to life as [[Transformer]]s by the [[AllSpark]].

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Transformers'' film====
Agents working for [[Sector Seven]] learned to activate and channel AllSpark radiation in [[Area 52 (Movie)|their base]] under [[Hoover Dam]]. Their technique created heavily-armed psychopathic killing machines out of common Earth devices. The cube also emitted a pulse when dropped by [[Sam Witwicky]] as he fled from [[Decepticon]]s in [[Mission City]], spawning more robotic homicidal maniacs. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
After the AllSpark's destruction, a small fragment got mixed up in the tattered t-shirt Sam had been wearing that day. Two years later, Sam found the fragment, but - shocked by its energies - dropped it. It burned through the floor of his bedroom, landed in the kitchen, and discharged a burst of energy which brought several [[appliancebot|appliances]] from Sam's house to life. The little mechanical monsters wreaked havoc on the Witwicky kitchen and drove the family out of their house, until [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was called in to shoot them. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:StarscreamsMilitiaSodaMachine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"LOOK AT ME!!"]]
AllSpark Mutations contain solidified AllSpark energy in their chests that resemble small, red AllSpark cubes. The living machines continued to run amok in <s>Mission City</s> [[Los Angeles]] until [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] began killing them and taking their energy for [[Zombie|his own purposes]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}
{{-}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Together prison break.jpg|200px|left|thumb]]

The [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|first mutations]] appeared in [[1913]], when AllSpark discharges created them out of a crane, a [[Flathead|car]], a radio and a shotgun. [[Sector Seven]] were ''very'' confused, but managed to destroy the crane, radio and gun. The car got away {{storylink|Irreplaceable}} and wasn't seen again until [[1934]]. {{storylink|Together}}

In the aftermath of the [[Mission City]] battle, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]], [[Robert Epps|Technical Sergeant Epps]] and a few other soldiers track down and destroy the [[AllSpark]]'s creations. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

Three [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones were brought to life with energy from an AllSpark fragment and came to the defense of the humans. All three were quickly destroyed by [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

The remains of the appliancebots were stored at [[Guantanamo Bay]] in a box, until [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] broke in and stole them. He got as far as [[Florida]] but was knocked offline by an explosion at [[Kingdom Petrochemicals]]. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 5|Tales of the Fallen #5}} The mutations lay scattered around Ravage at the bottom of a tank until a team sent by the [[Initiative]], Ravage's new enigmatic masters, arrived and began draining the residual AllSpark energy from them. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}} Ravage was later revived by [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)|Buzzsaw]], but the Appliancebots were left nonfunctional. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}}

Carter Newell used a neural conduit to beam residual Allspark energies across the country, bringing to life a paper shredder, an air conditioning unit, a copy machine, and a coffee maker to assassinate the other board members of Project: Nefarious. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} {{Storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}}

====Carter Newell's AllSpark Mutations====
<center>
<gallery>
File:Airconditionerallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The air conditioner.
File:Coffeemakerallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The coffer maker.
File:Papershredderallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpeg|The paper shredder.
File:Copymachineallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The copy machine.
</gallery>
</center>

==Toy packaging bios==
The character bios for the AllSpark Mutations [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]], [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]], and the [[Real Gear Robot]]s depict them as ordinary Autobots and Decepticons, despite their origin as Earth machinery brought to life with AllSpark energy.

==Games==
===Transformers The Game===
When the Autobots attempt to retrieve the AllSpark, it produces [[Energon drone|drones]] from the local machinery to defend itself. As such, the AllSpark-created Transformers may have been feral as a survival mechanism. {{storylink|Transformers The Game|Transformers: Autobots}}

==Known AllSpark Mutations==
{{collist|3|
* Three [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones.
* [[Strain-R]], a (electric?) colander.<ref>[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]</ref>
* [[Real Gear Robot]]s
* [[AX9-8946-09SU-1]]
* [[Dispensor]]
* [[Nokia-bot]]
* "[[Steering wheel robot]]"
* "[[Xbox 360 robot]]"
* [[Appliancebot]]s<ref>The term "appliancebot" comes from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen novel]].</ref>
** [[Ejector]]
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|crane]]<ref name="irreplaceable">[[Irreplaceable]]</ref>
*A [[Flathead|car]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|radio]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|gun]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[PDA AllSpark mutation|PDA]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers">[[Look and Find Transformers]]</ref>
*An [[Orange car AllSpark mutation|orange car]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*A [[Laptop AllSpark mutation|laptop]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*An [[Ipod AllSpark mutation|Ipod]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*Two [[Flatscreen TV AllSpark mutation|flatscreen TVs]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*A [[Boombox AllSpark Mutation|boombox]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*Another [[Cellphone AllSpark Mutation|cellphone]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
|}}

==Possible AllSpark Mutations==
These Transformers seem to be likely candidates, but their actual origins remain unknown:
{{collist|3|
* [[Dewbot]]
* [[Chevy Autobot]]s<ref>[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] mission on Earth was to ''recruit'' the pre-existent Chevy Autobots.</ref>
* [[Watch that killed Hitler]]
|}}

==Not AllSpark Mutations==
Sometimes thought to be Earth-born, the following Transformers are known to have alien origins (the drones arrive on Earth in "cometary" [[transition form]]), and therefore were not animated by the AllSpark on Earth:
{{collist|3|
* [[Dropkick]]
* [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]
* [[Mixmaster (Movie)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]
* [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]]
* [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] (Fiction)
* [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] <ref name="titan">[[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan]]</ref><ref name="veiled threat">[[Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat]]</ref>
* [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] <ref name="titan" /><ref name="veiled threat" />
|}}

==Notes==
*Screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]] has offered some potential explanations for the evil nature of on-screen AllSpark Mutations both at [[BotCon 2007]] and on the official movie forum
**"Prime intended to use the AllSpark to repower Cybertron as it was intended. Megatron wants to abuse it by creating Transformers directly, which makes souless{{sic}}, primal Transformers."<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384935&postcount=29 Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie (#29)]</ref>
**"It is meant to power Cybertron, not adapt human technology. Also, since all earth's tech is reverse engineered from Megatron, maybe that affects the outcome, too."<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=387031&postcount=170 Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie (#170)]</ref>
*A final explanation can be taken from a mission in ''[[Transformers The Game|Transformers: Autobots]]''. When the Autobots attempt to retrieve the AllSpark, it produces drones from the local machinery to defend itself. As such, the AllSpark-created transformers may have been feral as a survival mechanism.
*The exact circumstances by which the AllSpark created other Transformers with more ordinary personalities from Earth machinery is currently unknown.
*None of the AllSpark Mutations that appeared in the movie were in the leaked script except the XBOX 360 robot. The ones in the film were a Nokia phone, a [[Dispensor|Mountain Dew vending machine]], a steering wheel and an XBOX 360. In the script, they were an iPod, devices in a truck and plasma televisions.
*The term "AllSpark Mutations" comes from [[Alliance issue 1|''Alliance'' #1]].

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:AllSpark Mutations| ]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon subgroups]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen subgroups]]
[[Category:Subgroups]]

Driller

2018-04-23T00:30:52Z

Lightvsdark777:

{{factions|decepticonfilm}}
:''The Driller is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:DOTM Driller vs Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.95|[[Wikipedia:Kraken (Pirates of the Caribbean)|The Kraken]] called, he wants his mouth back!]]

The largest subterranean lifeform native to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], '''Drillers''' are not to be taken lightly. Enormous multi-tentacled beasts capable of burrowing through the ground or through buildings with ease, they are capable of great destruction and carnage on any scale. Naturally, all these qualities have endeared them to [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] who keeps one as a pet and personal transport.

{{bigquote|Why do the Decepticons always get the good shit?! We about to be eaten, people!|[[Robert Epps]]|''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]]''}}

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Foundation 2 Driller attack.jpg|upright=1.95|left|thumb| That's why you walk without rhythm.]]
Years before the war began, when [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s [[Autobot]]s revitalized Cybertron by re-energizing the [[AllSpark]], a Driller was drawn to the surface by the fresh energy flowing through the planet. At the outskirts of [[Thetacon (polity)|Thetacon]], it attacked some [[Hatchling]]s and their protector [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] saved them from the creature, forcing it into retreat, but the beast had left an impression upon Shockwave, who deemed it "magnificent". {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}

At some point before or during the war, Shockwave captured and tamed a Driller—whether it was the same creature he had fought beforehand or another member of its species is unknown—and brought it to [[Earth]] with him, where [[Astrotrain (DOTM)|Astrotrain]] built a cage for it. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} When its master was about to get killed by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the Driller made it to [[Philadelphia]] and saved him. [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] recognized the creature and told Prime that if the Driller is what he thought it was, then they were in a big trouble. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}
{{-}}

===''Dark of the Moon'' film===

[[File:DOTM - ShockwaveDriller.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"You never win in a fight against animals. Remember your war with the worms?" 
"That wasn't a defeat! It was a phased withdrawal!"]]

A Driller, this one partially re-engineered to serve as Shockwave's chariot and warhound, was summoned alongside its master, to attack Optimus Prime when NEST was called to Chernobyl by [[Alexi Voskhod]]. This was only misdirection, to ensure that the Autobots did not realize that the Decepticons actually wanted them to find the fuel cell from the Ark located within the facility. After Optimus retrieved the fuel cell from the Driller, Shockwave emerged from it to reveal himself to Optimus, and the pair quickly retreated underground. The experience left Optimus somewhat shaken, and angry with the humans that they had concealed the Ark from the Autobots.

[[File:driller chicago dotm.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|If [[Paul Dini]] saw this, he would be very proud.]]
Later on, the Driller was present in [[Chicago]] during the Decepticon invasion, proving to be a deadly threat from below, separating Optimus from his trailer and the flight tech it possessed.
[[File:Driller dead.jpg|thumb|225px|Well, you know what they say: "''The early bird gets the worm!''" Except that [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|this bird]] prefers to just kill it than to eat it.]]
It crawled its way in and through a toppling skyscraper by Shockwave's command to flush out [[Sam Witwicky]] and his allies, and caused the building to snap in half, the top section slamming onto another building. When the Driller went in to finish the humans, Optimus, with the [[jet pack]] and [[Armored Weapons Platform|upgraded weapons]] from his trailer, attacked it in midair. The Driller's reach with its tentacles was hindered by the building as it attempted to fight back, and Optimus counterattacked it by slamming his entire body through its neck, killing it. Its partially severed body crashed to the street below. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}
{{note|The driller’s involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Transformers: Dark of the Moon]],” and “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon: The Junior Novel]],” the comic mini-series “[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation]],” and the storybooks "[[The Lost Autobot]]," "[[Optimus Prime's Friends and Foes]]," "[[Dark of the Moon: Action Pop-ups!]]" and "[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon Mix & Match]]."}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon - The Game''===
====(Xbox 360/PS3)====
The Driller was frozen along with his master, Shockwave in a former Soviet military base. As Optimus Prime tried to keep Shockwave frozen until reinforcements arrived, the Driller came online and attacked the Autobot leader only to have his tentacles blasted by rockets, this caused it to retreat.

However, just as Optimus was about to deliver the finishing blow to Shockwave, the Driller reappeared and protected his master, taking him to safety. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Xbox 360/PS3)}}

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' mobile game===
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==Merchandise==
===Prime 1 Studio===
*'''Shockwave with Driller'''
[[File:Shockwave Driller Prime 1.jpg|thumb|right]]
:Driller comes available as the base of the statue.
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==Notes==
*The Driller resembles [http://conceptartworld.com/?p=2772 an aquatic Decepticon in concept art] by [[Ben Procter]] for ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.
*The Driller also pays homage to a form of [[Cybertronic wildlife]] from [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]], called the [[Dweller]].
*The Driller's working name was '''Colossus'''.<ref name="nizzi">[http://www.joshnizzi.com/images/TF3/JoshNizzi_TF3_30.jpg Josh Nizzi's designs for Dark of the Moon]</ref> The old name still pops up in media coverage.<ref name="colossal">[http://www.awn.com/articles/3d/colossal-transformers-sequel Animation World Network article] about ''Dark of the Moon''.</ref>
*According to the special effects team, the Driller is the length of three football fields. That would make it roughly 1080 feet long.<ref>[http://www.twitvid.com/ZQLMF Video about the Driller] on the official Twitter page</ref>
*In the Japanese [[Heat Scramble]] card game, the Driller is called the "Worm."

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Driller''' (ドリラー ''Dorirā''), '''Worm''' (ワーム ''Wāmu'')

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category:Cybertronic wildlife]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]

Devastator (ROTF)

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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:ROTF_Devastator_promo.jpg|thumb|400px|[[City of Steel (episode)|King Kong]] ain't got nothin' on me!]]

{{bigquote|You ever see that film Gunfight at the O.K. Corral? With Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas? Looks like we're right in the middle of it.|[[Seymour Simmons|Seymour Simmons]]| ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

Whether he's formed from six, seven, or even nine [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]], '''Devastator''' is a giant among giants. He is in fact so huge that his body simply cannot support itself when carrying his weight upright, forcing him to lumber on all fours.

Devastator is a tormented being, his very formation wracking his component Constructicons with pain and stressing them to the breaking point both physically and mentally. The imperfect fusion process produces a mind that's very much less than the sum of its parts; rage and pain are all he knows, pushing aside whatever intelligence he might possess. Devastator relies on almost pure instinct in battle.

Devastator is named after [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] unwithstandable and terrifyingly destructive [[Devastator Winds]], due to his intimidating strength. Devastator can also create powerful gravity wells by generating an artificial [[black hole]] with his [[Vortex Grinder]], located in his mouth.<ref>Devastator's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio] at Hasbro.com</ref> Nearby objects are drawn into his gaping mouth to be crushed.

Devastator is made up of:
*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]] (torso)
*[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]] (left arm)
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (right leg)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (head)
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (left leg/foot) (more likely to be foot because of the yellow dump truck)
*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (right arm)
;Sometimes omitted
*[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] (lower waist)
*[[Unknown Constructicon dump truck|Yellow dump truck]] (left leg)
*[[Unknown Constructicon shovel|Second bulldozer]] (left hand)
;Other configurations
*[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (stand-in for Scavenger)
*[[Hook (ROTF)|Hook]] (stand-in for Hightower)
*[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]] (stand-in for Rampage)

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
Devastator was involved in a battle with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], thousands of years ago. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2|Tales of the Fallen #2}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
:Voice actor: [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Yasuyoshi Hara]] (Japanese)
[[Image:Devastator-ROTFvsLeoSpitz.jpg|thumb|left|300px|He's like a giant puppy! Who wants to eat you.]]

Upon arrival in [[Egypt]], the Constructicons that made up Devastator combined and attacked [[Leo Spitz]], [[Seymour Simmons]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]. It rampaged through the construction facility, sucking up anything not anchored down, such as sand, cars, and Mudflap. Despite the powerful vacuum, Mudflap held out for a while before being sucked further in. Seeking vengeance, Skids clambered up Devastator for revenge. However, Mudflap had survived, and he blasted a hole through the giant Decepticon's eye to climb out before further attacking the combiner and slowing it down.

[[File:ROTF Devastator death.jpg|thumb|275px|Hallelujah, HOLY SLAG!]]
[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] yelled Devastator's name from atop the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] to end the twins' distraction. Devastator clambered out of the construction pit and grappled his way to the peak of the pyramid, where he used his vortex grinder to suck up the stones that hid the [[Star Harvester|star harvester]] inside. By this point, Simmons had made his way to the pyramid, and he radioed a nearby navy ship to fire its experimental [[rail gun]], which had been developed based on studies of Megatron during his captivity at [[Hoover Dam]]. The gun's projectile hit Devastator, blasting off an arm and the lower half of his leg, making him lose his balance, causing him to shatter into many pieces as his body tumbled down the pyramid. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Devastator's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]'' and ''[[The Last Prime]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]''; and the storybooks "[[I Am Optimus Prime (ROTF)|I Am Optimus Prime]]", "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]", "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Electronic Voice Changer]]" and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]".}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Rotf devastator vs stratosphere.jpg|left|thumb|275px|''The CLAAAAAWWWW!'']]
The Decepticons recovered Devastator's remains, and brought them to the peaks of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], so that the behemoth could be repaired by a squad under the watchful optics of [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]]. Hiding the construction site with a dense, artificially-generated cloudbank, the Decepticons proceeded with repairs until the unfortunate Autobot [[Stratosphere]] stumbled across their location while on a routine patrol in the area. The partially functional Devastator lashed out at the airborne Autobot, smashing off one of his wings and causing him to crash. Stratosphere survived the hit and fought his way past Skywarp to co-opt the Decepticons' communications array, using it to call in an air-strike on Devastator's position. Stratosphere and his fellow Autobots wondered if Devastator could have survived the massive blast that followed, but they decided not to wait around to find out. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.14|Head in the Clouds}}
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==Games==
===Transformers: Battle for the Matrix===
{{Note|Battle for the Matrix is a simplified retelling of the events of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]. It can be played from the perspective of either [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].}}
[[Image:Devastator battleforthematrix.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Oh, are you filling in for the railgun by shooting my balls? ''No way'', Jose! Or Bumblebee!]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle for the Matrix}}
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===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Fred Tatasciore]] (English)
====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====
[[File:ROTFgame_360PS3PC_Devastatorbattle.jpg|thumb|300px|Don't think about how out of scale the limbs are and let the awesomeness of this picture sink in.]]

After the Autobots defeated Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], the Decepticons' ultimate weapon, Devastator, was unleashed upon [[Cairo]]. [[William Lennox|Major Lennox]]'s [[NEST]] forces as well as the local military were unable to hold back the titanic Decepticon, and were relegated to a supporting role once the Autobots arrived in the city. However, NEST helicopters provided invaluable assistance by laser-painting critical weapons subsystems for the Autobots to attack, such as his back-mounted missile launchers, his hip-mounted cannons and his arm-mounted guns, before they could attack his head-mounted armored node. Once the node was breached, Devastator collapsed in the streets of Cairo. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

====PSP====
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===Transformers Autobots/Decepticons===
In a variable universal stream, Devastator worked to uncover the solar harvestor for the Fallen in Cairo. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons}}

===Transformers RPMs: Devastator's Demise===
[[Image:Devastatorsdemise devastor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Alright, Devastator, your next gig is a game called 'Devastator's Demise.'" "... Do I win?"]]
Devastator confronted Optimus Prime, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and Bumblebee as they dodged around the pyramid and ruins. {{storylink|Transformers RPMs: Devastator's Demise}}
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===Revenge of the Fallen (mobile game)===
[[File:ROTFMobile Devastator.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Traveling to [[Egypt]], Devastator got his hands on the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and defeated [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]. While he was waiting for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to arrive, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] attacked him. Devastator attempted to bash Bumblebee with his claws, but the diminutive Autobot managed to destroy both his arms. Despite being without his arms, Devastator was not disarmed, and began firing beams of energy from his mouth. Bumblebee evaded them and shot Devastator in the head until the giant fell and he could get the Matrix back. Of course, then Megatron turned up and immediately retook the Matrix... {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Glu)}}
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===Transformers: Dark of the Moon Autobots/Decepticons===
Mixmaster had attempted to reactivate the rest of the Constructicons and Devastator, but was defeated by Ironhide. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
Devastator had assembled himself in the [[Chicago]] streets and was lumbering around when he activated his Vortex Grinder to draw in the fleeing [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]], but the force of his vortex sent the Autobot flying over his head and on the other side of him. He then activated his Vortex Grinder again to catch Evac but Evac escaped through a hole on some train tracks created by his attack while Ratchet and Ironhide fired on him. He soon came upon Evac again and succeeded in sucking the Autobot up but Evac survived his inner systems by activating his Battle shields and emerged in one piece. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Devastator ezcollectiondx.jpg|300px|thumb|The one you will actually buy.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2009)

:Like the on-screen combiner, but unlike the Supreme class Devastator toy, the Legends class Devastator comprises seven Constructicons, including the elusive [[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]], each with individual robot modes. Because of this, he is a lot more complex than the Supreme class toy, with a more "layered" look than his movie counterpart had. Devastator is (roughly) Deluxe sized while standing up. The only real drawback he has is that he almost has no articulation. But hey, you can't have everything, right?

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, this Devastator set was available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in North America, an Argos exclusive in the UK and a Farmers exclusive in New Zealand, packaged in a currently-unique clear box in gestalt mode. A huge two-sided instruction sheet explains transformation in both directions from gestalt to vehicles and vehicles to robots, with the curious note that "Some poses may require hand support".

:In [[Japan]], the Constructicon team members were available individually. Unlike the usual EZ collection toys, the Constructicons are not blind packed but packed in much the same way as Hasbro's Legends class releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WMConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Legends Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Image-ROTF Devastator ezcollectiondxG1.jpg|300px|thumb|Bet yer ''green'' with envy.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara reissued the seven Legend class Constructicons in G1 inspired green and purple color schemes. He even comes packaged in the same clear box set the Hasbro version used.

:This configuration of Devastator includes:
:*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]] (torso)
:*[[Hook (ROTF)|Hook]] (left arm)
:*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (right leg)
:*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (head)
:*[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]] (left leg)
:*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (right arm)
:*[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] (lower waist)
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====Combiner Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Devastator combiner toy.jpg|300px|thumb|Actually movie accurate... [[Overload (ROTF)|NOT.]]]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-16'''

:Devastator is formed from the combination of six transforming construction vehicle toys that do not have individual robot modes. Unlike [[Duocon|prior]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|cases]] of this format, Devastator's vehicles represent separate Transformers, [[Scavenger (ROTF)|and]] [[Rampage (ROTF)|most]] [[Long Haul (ROTF)|of]] [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|them]] have other non-combiner toys that ''do'' have robot modes.

:Despite the figure's complex appearance (from the front anyway), the limbs' transformations into combined mode are rather simple. Fortunately, this makes him a lot easier to muck with than some of the other larger-scale ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys. This is good, because Devastator is ENORMOUS. His smallest limbs (his legs) are the size of Deluxe-class toys, and his largest components are bigger than Leader-class toys. While the legs can not be swapped (unless for some reason you want a backwards walking Devastator), the arms can be swapped around. The pegs meant to plug Rampage and Long Haul into Devastator's hips also fit snugly into the sockets meant for connecting Scrapper and Hightower to Scavenger... if you're inclined to have a random arm connected to a stray leg with no body in between, or a vehicle mode about as useful as a poorly matched [[Micromaster Combiner]] pair.

[[File:ROTF_Supreme_Devastator_japanese.jpg|thumb|left|150px|You've got red on you.]]
:The toy's electronics are all in the Mixmaster component. Pressing the button makes Devastator's mouth open and activates voice clips and engine sounds, as well as green lights in his mouth and eyes. Pressing the button for a few seconds activates his "Vortex grinder". However, the button trigger is so sensitive that he ''never shuts up''. In Devastator mode, his mouth can be locked into the open position by clicking his lower jaw sections into the large tank treads that form his shoulders. His mouth is enormous, and it lights up all pretty and green. He can easily swallow any Legends-class toy and spit it out the other side by opening up the back of his head. Covering Devastator's head when separating him from the torso and turning him back into Mixmaster's vehicle mode activates the transformation noise, and after that somehow makes engine stalling noises without pulling the trigger.

:Sadly, Devastator has a hard time standing on all four of his limbs, and is most stable standing on his hind legs. This is mainly because the most weight is located in the head, and his fingers are not made to hold that weight. He will also look straight to the ground unless you lock his head in place with the lower jaw.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release of this figure has extra paint applications on Devastator's face, for a better resemblance to the final CG model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on Supreme Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Power Bots====
[[File:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|300px|thumb|Not a Power Rangers Megazord.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

:Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

:Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy_GreenDevastator.jpg|thumb|250px|I DARE you to spot any purple in this picture.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike the Takara's go at the same idea, this Devastator only uses purple for the Constructicons' windshields, and as a result is mostly lime green and gray. The seven individual Constructicons also have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on "Toys'R'Us" Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Movie Advanced Series===
[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD13-Devastator.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sculpted robot testicles still not included. Thank Primus.]]
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Release Date'': [[May 17|5-17-]][[2014]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''

: Released as part of Takara's [[Movie Advanced Series]] line, Devastator is a redeco of the ROTF Legends Devastator and his components in a deco that more closely resembles his on-screen portrayal.
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==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingDevastator.jpg|200px|thumb|What? No wrecking ball testicles? LAME. ]]
*'''Constructin' Devastator''' (2009)
:Burger King Devastator consists of five parts — a head and body, and simplified versions of the vehicle modes for Long Haul, Scrapper, Rampage and Hightower, which connect to the torso on [[ball joint]]s. The generic connectors mean that they can be attached in any configuration, however the intended layout is marked with letters from A to D. The ball joints are loose enough to allow limited articulation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Constructin' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Track Set=====
[[File:ROTF RPM Devastator Showdown Playset.jpg|150px|thumb|Rejected name: Escape The Teabag.]]
*'''Devastator Showdown''' (2009)
**'''Includes:''' [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] [[Robot Powered Machines|Mini-Vehicle]].

:The Devastator Showdown track set is a [[retool]] of the ''Indiana Jones'' race track. This playset is compatible with the other Hot Wheels-like miniature cars. It fires the car on a track to an area that (when a car goes over it) releases a "wrecking ball" and the Devastator head lights up and makes sounds. The wrecking ball will follow the car down the track until the tracks stop.

:Yes, that means he fires his testicles at you.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Devastator Showdown Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====Robot Heroes====
*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
[[File:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|thumb|300px|D'awwwvstator.]]

:"Desert Devastation" Devastator is a super-sized ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' figure, at least twice as big as other toys in the line. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
{{quote|[[Steven Spielberg|Spielberg]] saw [Devastator] and said, 'This is [expletive] awesome!' It's always nice when you can make him swear.|[[Michael Bay]]|"[http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-04-01-transformers-first-look_N.htm First look: Robo-brawlers big, small in new 'Transformers']" in ''USA Today'' ([[April 3]], [[2009]])}}

[[File:ROTF Devastator and components concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|"Six?! What happened to seven?!" "Just kidding."]]
*Technically, Devastator stands at 100 feet tall, as illustrated in the film's official scale chart. However, he's so top-heavy that it is only possible for him to rise to 45 feet. This makes him about twice as tall Optimus Prime and on a roughly equal level to Grimlock, although he far surpasses either of them in bulk.
*In the film, none of Devastator's components are shown as individual Transformers. This might vaguely justify why the components of his Supreme class toy lack individual robot modes.
*Devastator's final CGI head differed from that used for his promotional images, including more red panels and several pulleys and wires, four highly pronounced horns, and a trio of throat gears lit like a furnace instead of a single complex vortex machine lit green like his eyes.
*In the film, there are ''nine'' vehicles that form Devastator! A [[Unknown Constructicon shovel|yellow bulldozer]] is seen unfolding and is then scooped up by Devastator's left arm, which has been formed by Hightower. Another [[Unknown Constructicon dump truck|yellow dump truck]] lines up next to Rampage and helps him form the leg. This means two things: It explains why Devastator's left arm has scoops on it while Hightower's vehicle mode has no such equipment, and also why none of the Devastator toys are movie-accurate.
**In the [[Hasbro_Q%26A/December_2009:_Answers|December 2009 Q&A]] Hasbro stated that there are seven Constructicons that form Devastator. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] explained that Devastator can be formed by any number from six to nine.<ref>[[Transformers Comic issue 2.13#Law and Disorder|Transformers Comic issue 2.13, Law and Disorder]]</ref> [[Vector Sigma]]'s online [[Datatrax|Data Tracks]] revealed that Devastator's composition is not set. Devastator is simply bigger the more Constructicons unite.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/glossary/constructicon Vector Sigma's online glossary]</ref>
*Devastator is made up of 52,632 geometric pieces and 11,716,127 polygons. The total length of all the pieces is 13.84 miles. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
*Devastator is made up of 6467 total textures, taking up 32 gigabytes of computer space. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
*When Devastator punches the pyramid, its hand is traveling at 390 miles per hour. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
[[File:Devastator-ROTFenemyscrotum.jpg|thumb|250px|Ballz. (NSFW)]]
*Devastator's got [[Humanization#Nuts.2C_bolts.2C_and_screws|brass balls]]. Exactly ''how'' is pretty questionable; even the crane Hightower would only have one wrecking ball as a counterweight meaning this was just another cheap, throw-away gag. When Hasbro was asked if there ever will be a Devastator toy with wrecking balls, they replied straight out "no".
**The Devastator Showdown track set does, however, feature one wrecking ball that chases cars down the track. Hmmm.
*According to [[Shawn Kelly]], the [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] lead animator for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Devastator caused a computer to catch fire spontaneously and its insides to melt. <ref>''Nickelodeon Magazine'', issue 153, published June 2009</ref> One assumes he was exaggerating for the purposes of publicity, as it is improbable for modern computers to actually catch fire under operations for which they are designed, such as rendering an extremely complex model. The special features on the DVD do (indirectly) show one of the computers blowing, with lots of black smoke and the poor animator (and his keyboard) covered in soot. (This was all done as a prank, leading to said animator asking "What the hell, man?") Not quite melting, but still.
*Interestingly, despite the supreme class toy being formed from vehicles similar to his [[Devastator (G1)|''Generation 1'' counterpart]] (dump truck, bulldozer, front end loader, crane, excavator, mixing truck), none of them form the same component in both versions.
*In [[Transformers Generations 2009]], volume 3, a very early Devastator mock-up is pictured that places more emphasis on height than width (being rather creepily lanky) and includes among other things, a [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky]] helicopter as a component. It was [[customizing|customized]] from various figures from other lines, including some from Spawn and Kamen Rider.
*Massive Black's concept art is totally different from the film version: a red mining truck forms the torso, an excavator and timber harvester form the arms, and the legs are formed by a military plow and bulldozer. The resulting robot is human in posture.<ref>[http://www.kempart.com/CAPOST/CApost4rt/Devastator01.jpg]</ref>
*Devastator has a [[tongue]], which is cool and disturbing-looking at the same time.
*According to a [[catalog]] included with ROTF toys, the ONLY way for the Autobots to defeat Devastator is by combining Optimus Prime and Jetfire.
*Given that the film establishes multiple sets of Constructicons, it seems entirely possible that more than one "Devastator" could be formed.
*Devastator was in an early draft of ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'', but was dropped at Hasbro's request.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559 Mowry's profile at TFW2005.com]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devastator''' (デバステーター ''Debasutētā'')

==References==
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Devastator (ROTF)

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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:ROTF_Devastator_promo.jpg|thumb|400px|[[City of Steel (episode)|King Kong]] ain't got nothin' on me!]]

{{bigquote|You ever see that film Gunfight at the O.K. Corral? With Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas? Looks like we're right in the middle of it.|[[Seymour Simmons|Seymour Simmons]]| ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

Whether he's formed from six, seven, or even nine [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]], '''Devastator''' is a giant among giants. He is in fact so huge that his body simply cannot support itself when carrying his weight upright, forcing him to lumber on all fours.

Devastator is a tormented being, his very formation wracking his component Constructicons with pain and stressing them to the breaking point both physically and mentally. The imperfect fusion process produces a mind that's very much less than the sum of its parts; rage and pain are all he knows, pushing aside whatever intelligence he might possess. Devastator relies on almost pure instinct in battle.

Devastator is named after [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] unwithstandable and terrifyingly destructive [[Devastator Winds]], due to his intimidating strength. Devastator can also create powerful gravity wells by generating an artificial [[black hole]] with his [[Vortex Grinder]], located in his mouth.<ref>Devastator's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio] at Hasbro.com</ref> Nearby objects are drawn into his gaping mouth to be crushed.

Devastator is made up of:
*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]] (torso)
*[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]] (left arm)
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (right leg)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (head)
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (left leg/foot) (more likely to be foot because of the yellow dump truck)
*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (right arm)
;Sometimes omitted
*[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] (lower waist)
*[[Unknown Constructicon dump truck|Yellow dump truck]] (left leg)
*[[Unknown Constructicon shovel|Second bulldozer]] (left hand)
;Other configurations
*[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (stand-in for Scavenger)
*[[Hook (ROTF)|Hook]] (stand-in for Hightower)
*[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]] (stand-in for Rampage)

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
Devastator was involved in a battle with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], thousands of years ago. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2|Tales of the Fallen #2}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
:Voice actor: [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Yasuyoshi Hara]] (Japanese)
[[Image:Devastator-ROTFvsLeoSpitz.jpg|thumb|left|300px|He's like a giant puppy! Who wants to eat you.]]

Upon arrival in [[Egypt]], the Constructicons that made up Devastator combined and attacked [[Leo Spitz]], [[Seymour Simmons]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]. It rampaged through the construction facility, sucking up anything not anchored down, such as sand, cars, and Mudflap. Despite the powerful vacuum, Mudflap held out for a while before being sucked further in. Seeking vengeance, Skids clambered up Devastator for revenge. However, Mudflap had survived, and he blasted a hole through the giant Decepticon's eye to climb out before further attacking the combiner and slowing it down.

[[File:ROTF Devastator death.jpg|thumb|275px|Hallelujah, HOLY SLAG!]]
[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] yelled Devastator's name from atop the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] to end the twins' distraction. Devastator clambered out of the construction pit and grappled his way to the peak of the pyramid, where he used his vortex grinder to suck up the stones that hid the [[Star Harvester|star harvester]] inside. By this point, Simmons had made his way to the pyramid, and he radioed a nearby navy ship to fire its experimental [[rail gun]], which had been developed based on studies of Megatron during his captivity at [[Hoover Dam]]. The gun's projectile hit Devastator, blasting off an arm and the lower half of his leg, making him lose his balance, causing him to shatter into many pieces as his body tumbled down the pyramid. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Devastator's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]'' and ''[[The Last Prime]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]''; and the storybooks "[[I Am Optimus Prime (ROTF)|I Am Optimus Prime]]", "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]", "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Electronic Voice Changer]]" and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]".}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Rotf devastator vs stratosphere.jpg|left|thumb|275px|''The CLAAAAAWWWW!'']]
The Decepticons recovered Devastator's remains, and brought them to the peaks of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], so that the behemoth could be repaired by a squad under the watchful optics of [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]]. Hiding the construction site with a dense, artificially-generated cloudbank, the Decepticons proceeded with repairs until the unfortunate Autobot [[Stratosphere]] stumbled across their location while on a routine patrol in the area. The partially functional Devastator lashed out at the airborne Autobot, smashing off one of his wings and causing him to crash. Stratosphere survived the hit and fought his way past Skywarp to co-opt the Decepticons' communications array, using it to call in an air-strike on Devastator's position. Stratosphere and his fellow Autobots wondered if Devastator could have survived the massive blast that followed, but they decided not to wait around to find out. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.14|Head in the Clouds}}
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==Games==
===Transformers: Battle for the Matrix===
{{Note|Battle for the Matrix is a simplified retelling of the events of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]. It can be played from the perspective of either [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].}}
[[Image:Devastator battleforthematrix.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Oh, are you filling in for the railgun by shooting my balls? ''No way'', Jose! Or Bumblebee!]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle for the Matrix}}
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===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Fred Tatasciore]] (English)
====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====
[[File:ROTFgame_360PS3PC_Devastatorbattle.jpg|thumb|300px|Don't think about how out of scale the limbs are and let the awesomeness of this picture sink in.]]

After the Autobots defeated Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], the Decepticons' ultimate weapon, Devastator, was unleashed upon [[Cairo]]. [[William Lennox|Major Lennox]]'s [[NEST]] forces as well as the local military were unable to hold back the titanic Decepticon, and were relegated to a supporting role once the Autobots arrived in the city. However, NEST helicopters provided invaluable assistance by laser-painting critical weapons subsystems for the Autobots to attack, such as his back-mounted missile launchers, his hip-mounted cannons and his arm-mounted guns, before they could attack his head-mounted armored node. Once the node was breached, Devastator collapsed in the streets of Cairo. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

====PSP====
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{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PSP)}}
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===Transformers Autobots/Decepticons===
In a variable universal stream, Devastator worked to uncover the solar harvestor for the Fallen in Cairo. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons}}

===Transformers RPMs: Devastator's Demise===
[[Image:Devastatorsdemise devastor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Alright, Devastator, your next gig is a game called 'Devastator's Demise.'" "... Do I win?"]]
Devastator confronted Optimus Prime, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and Bumblebee as they dodged around the pyramid and ruins. {{storylink|Transformers RPMs: Devastator's Demise}}
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===Revenge of the Fallen (mobile game)===
[[File:ROTFMobile Devastator.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Traveling to [[Egypt]], Devastator got his hands on the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and defeated [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]. While he was waiting for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to arrive, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] attacked him. Devastator attempted to bash Bumblebee with his claws, but the diminutive Autobot managed to destroy both his arms. Despite being without his arms, Devastator was not disarmed, and began firing beams of energy from his mouth. Bumblebee evaded them and shot Devastator in the head until the giant fell and he could get the Matrix back. Of course, then Megatron turned up and immediately retook the Matrix... {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Glu)}}
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===Transformers: Dark of the Moon Autobots/Decepticons===
Mixmaster had attempted to reactivate the rest of the Constructicons and Devastator, but was defeated by Ironhide. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
Devastator had assembled himself in the [[Chicago]] streets and was lumbering around when he activated his Vortex Grinder to draw in the fleeing [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]], but the force of his vortex sent the Autobot flying over his head and on the other side of him. He then activated his Vortex Grinder again to catch Evac but Evac escaped through a hole on some train tracks created by his attack while Ratchet and Ironhide fired on him. He soon came upon Evac again and succeeded in sucking the Autobot up but Evac survived his inner systems by activating his Battle shields and emerged in one piece. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Devastator ezcollectiondx.jpg|300px|thumb|The one you will actually buy.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2009)

:Like the on-screen combiner, but unlike the Supreme class Devastator toy, the Legends class Devastator comprises seven Constructicons, including the elusive [[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]], each with individual robot modes. Because of this, he is a lot more complex than the Supreme class toy, with a more "layered" look than his movie counterpart had. Devastator is (roughly) Deluxe sized while standing up. The only real drawback he has is that he almost has no articulation. But hey, you can't have everything, right?

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, this Devastator set was available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in North America, an Argos exclusive in the UK and a Farmers exclusive in New Zealand, packaged in a currently-unique clear box in gestalt mode. A huge two-sided instruction sheet explains transformation in both directions from gestalt to vehicles and vehicles to robots, with the curious note that "Some poses may require hand support".

:In [[Japan]], the Constructicon team members were available individually. Unlike the usual EZ collection toys, the Constructicons are not blind packed but packed in much the same way as Hasbro's Legends class releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WMConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Legends Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Image-ROTF Devastator ezcollectiondxG1.jpg|300px|thumb|Bet yer ''green'' with envy.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara reissued the seven Legend class Constructicons in G1 inspired green and purple color schemes. He even comes packaged in the same clear box set the Hasbro version used.

:This configuration of Devastator includes:
:*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]] (torso)
:*[[Hook (ROTF)|Hook]] (left arm)
:*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (right leg)
:*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (head)
:*[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]] (left leg)
:*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (right arm)
:*[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] (lower waist)
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====Combiner Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Devastator combiner toy.jpg|300px|thumb|Actually movie accurate... [[Overload (ROTF)|NOT.]]]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-16'''

:Devastator is formed from the combination of six transforming construction vehicle toys that do not have individual robot modes. Unlike [[Duocon|prior]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|cases]] of this format, Devastator's vehicles represent separate Transformers, [[Scavenger (ROTF)|and]] [[Rampage (ROTF)|most]] [[Long Haul (ROTF)|of]] [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|them]] have other non-combiner toys that ''do'' have robot modes.

:Despite the figure's complex appearance (from the front anyway), the limbs' transformations into combined mode are rather simple. Fortunately, this makes him a lot easier to muck with than some of the other larger-scale ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys. This is good, because Devastator is ENORMOUS. His smallest limbs (his legs) are the size of Deluxe-class toys, and his largest components are bigger than Leader-class toys. While the legs can not be swapped (unless for some reason you want a backwards walking Devastator), the arms can be swapped around. The pegs meant to plug Rampage and Long Haul into Devastator's hips also fit snugly into the sockets meant for connecting Scrapper and Hightower to Scavenger... if you're inclined to have a random arm connected to a stray leg with no body in between, or a vehicle mode about as useful as a poorly matched [[Micromaster Combiner]] pair.

[[File:ROTF_Supreme_Devastator_japanese.jpg|thumb|left|150px|You've got red on you.]]
:The toy's electronics are all in the Mixmaster component. Pressing the button makes Devastator's mouth open and activates voice clips and engine sounds, as well as green lights in his mouth and eyes. Pressing the button for a few seconds activates his "Vortex grinder". However, the button trigger is so sensitive that he ''never shuts up''. In Devastator mode, his mouth can be locked into the open position by clicking his lower jaw sections into the large tank treads that form his shoulders. His mouth is enormous, and it lights up all pretty and green. He can easily swallow any Legends-class toy and spit it out the other side by opening up the back of his head. Covering Devastator's head when separating him from the torso and turning him back into Mixmaster's vehicle mode activates the transformation noise, and after that somehow makes engine stalling noises without pulling the trigger.

:Sadly, Devastator has a hard time standing on all four of his limbs, and is most stable standing on his hind legs. This is mainly because the most weight is located in the head, and his fingers are not made to hold that weight. He will also look straight to the ground unless you lock his head in place with the lower jaw.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release of this figure has extra paint applications on Devastator's face, for a better resemblance to the final CG model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on Supreme Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Power Bots====
[[File:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|300px|thumb|Not a Power Rangers Megazord.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

:Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

:Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy_GreenDevastator.jpg|thumb|250px|I DARE you to spot any purple in this picture.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike the Takara's go at the same idea, this Devastator only uses purple for the Constructicons' windshields, and as a result is mostly lime green and gray. The seven individual Constructicons also have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on "Toys'R'Us" Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Movie Advanced Series===
[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD13-Devastator.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sculpted robot testicles still not included. Thank Primus.]]
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Release Date'': [[May 17|5-17-]][[2014]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''

: Released as part of Takara's [[Movie Advanced Series]] line, Devastator is a redeco of the ROTF Legends Devastator and his components in a deco that more closely resembles his on-screen portrayal.
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==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingDevastator.jpg|200px|thumb|What? No wrecking ball testicles? LAME. ]]
*'''Constructin' Devastator''' (2009)
:Burger King Devastator consists of five parts — a head and body, and simplified versions of the vehicle modes for Long Haul, Scrapper, Rampage and Hightower, which connect to the torso on [[ball joint]]s. The generic connectors mean that they can be attached in any configuration, however the intended layout is marked with letters from A to D. The ball joints are loose enough to allow limited articulation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Constructin' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Track Set=====
[[File:ROTF RPM Devastator Showdown Playset.jpg|150px|thumb|Rejected name: Escape The Teabag.]]
*'''Devastator Showdown''' (2009)
**'''Includes:''' [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] [[Robot Powered Machines|Mini-Vehicle]].

:The Devastator Showdown track set is a [[retool]] of the ''Indiana Jones'' race track. This playset is compatible with the other Hot Wheels-like miniature cars. It fires the car on a track to an area that (when a car goes over it) releases a "wrecking ball" and the Devastator head lights up and makes sounds. The wrecking ball will follow the car down the track until the tracks stop.

:Yes, that means he fires his testicles at you.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Devastator Showdown Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====Robot Heroes====
*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
[[File:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|thumb|300px|D'awwwvstator.]]

:"Desert Devastation" Devastator is a super-sized ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' figure, at least twice as big as other toys in the line. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
{{quote|[[Steven Spielberg|Spielberg]] saw [Devastator] and said, 'This is [expletive] awesome!' It's always nice when you can make him swear.|[[Michael Bay]]|"[http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-04-01-transformers-first-look_N.htm First look: Robo-brawlers big, small in new 'Transformers']" in ''USA Today'' ([[April 3]], [[2009]])}}

[[File:ROTF Devastator and components concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|"Six?! What happened to seven?!" "Just kidding."]]
*Technically, Devastator stands at 100 feet tall, as illustrated in the film's official scale chart. However, he's so top-heavy that it is only possible for him to rise to 45 feet. This makes him about twice as tall Optimus Prime and on a roughly equal level to Grimlock, although he far surpasses either of them in bulk.
*In the film, none of Devastator's components are shown as individual Transformers. This might vaguely justify why the components of his Supreme class toy lack individual robot modes.
*Devastator's final CGI head differed from that used for his promotional images, including more red panels and several pulleys and wires, four highly pronounced horns, and a trio of throat gears lit like a furnace instead of a single complex vortex machine lit green like his eyes.
*In the film, there are ''nine'' vehicles that form Devastator! A [[Unknown Constructicon shovel|yellow bulldozer]] is seen unfolding and is then scooped up by Devastator's left arm, which has been formed by Hightower. Another [[Unknown Constructicon dump truck|yellow dump truck]] lines up next to Rampage and helps him form the leg. This means two things: It explains why Devastator's left arm has scoops on it while Hightower's vehicle mode has no such equipment, and also why none of the Devastator toys are movie-accurate.
**In the [[Hasbro_Q%26A/December_2009:_Answers|December 2009 Q&A]] Hasbro stated that there are seven Constructicons that form Devastator. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] explained that Devastator can be formed by any number from six to nine.<ref>[[Transformers Comic issue 2.13#Law and Disorder|Transformers Comic issue 2.13, Law and Disorder]]</ref> [[Vector Sigma]]'s online [[Datatrax|Data Tracks]] revealed that Devastator's composition is not set. Devastator is simply bigger the more Constructicons unite.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/glossary/constructicon Vector Sigma's online glossary]</ref>
*Devastator is made up of 52,632 geometric pieces and 11,716,127 polygons. The total length of all the pieces is 13.84 miles. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
*Devastator is made up of 6467 total textures, taking up 32 gigabytes of computer space. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
*When Devastator punches the pyramid, its hand is traveling at 390 miles per hour. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
[[File:Devastator-ROTFenemyscrotum.jpg|thumb|250px|NSFW]]
*Devastator's got [[Humanization#Nuts.2C_bolts.2C_and_screws|brass balls]]. Exactly ''how'' is pretty questionable; even the crane Hightower would only have one wrecking ball as a counterweight meaning this was just another cheap, throw-away gag. When Hasbro was asked if there ever will be a Devastator toy with wrecking balls, they replied straight out "no".
**The Devastator Showdown track set does, however, feature one wrecking ball that chases cars down the track. Hmmm.
*According to [[Shawn Kelly]], the [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] lead animator for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Devastator caused a computer to catch fire spontaneously and its insides to melt. <ref>''Nickelodeon Magazine'', issue 153, published June 2009</ref> One assumes he was exaggerating for the purposes of publicity, as it is improbable for modern computers to actually catch fire under operations for which they are designed, such as rendering an extremely complex model. The special features on the DVD do (indirectly) show one of the computers blowing, with lots of black smoke and the poor animator (and his keyboard) covered in soot. (This was all done as a prank, leading to said animator asking "What the hell, man?") Not quite melting, but still.
*Interestingly, despite the supreme class toy being formed from vehicles similar to his [[Devastator (G1)|''Generation 1'' counterpart]] (dump truck, bulldozer, front end loader, crane, excavator, mixing truck), none of them form the same component in both versions.
*In [[Transformers Generations 2009]], volume 3, a very early Devastator mock-up is pictured that places more emphasis on height than width (being rather creepily lanky) and includes among other things, a [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky]] helicopter as a component. It was [[customizing|customized]] from various figures from other lines, including some from Spawn and Kamen Rider.
*Massive Black's concept art is totally different from the film version: a red mining truck forms the torso, an excavator and timber harvester form the arms, and the legs are formed by a military plow and bulldozer. The resulting robot is human in posture.<ref>[http://www.kempart.com/CAPOST/CApost4rt/Devastator01.jpg]</ref>
*Devastator has a [[tongue]], which is cool and disturbing-looking at the same time.
*According to a [[catalog]] included with ROTF toys, the ONLY way for the Autobots to defeat Devastator is by combining Optimus Prime and Jetfire.
*Given that the film establishes multiple sets of Constructicons, it seems entirely possible that more than one "Devastator" could be formed.
*Devastator was in an early draft of ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'', but was dropped at Hasbro's request.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559 Mowry's profile at TFW2005.com]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devastator''' (デバステーター ''Debasutētā'')

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Constructicons]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:ROTF_Devastator_promo.jpg|thumb|400px|[[City of Steel (episode)|King Kong]] ain't got nothin' on me!]]

{{bigquote|You ever see that film Gunfight at the O.K. Corral? With Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas? Looks like we're right in the middle of it.|[[Seymour Simmons|Seymour Simmons]]| ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

Whether he's formed from six, seven, or even nine [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]], '''Devastator''' is a giant among giants. He is in fact so huge that his body simply cannot support itself when carrying his weight upright, forcing him to lumber on all fours.

Devastator is a tormented being, his very formation wracking his component Constructicons with pain and stressing them to the breaking point both physically and mentally. The imperfect fusion process produces a mind that's very much less than the sum of its parts; rage and pain are all he knows, pushing aside whatever intelligence he might possess. Devastator relies on almost pure instinct in battle.

Devastator is named after [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] unwithstandable and terrifyingly destructive [[Devastator Winds]], due to his intimidating strength. Devastator can also create powerful gravity wells by generating an artificial [[black hole]] with his [[Vortex Grinder]], located in his mouth.<ref>Devastator's [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bio] at Hasbro.com</ref> Nearby objects are drawn into his gaping mouth to be crushed.

Devastator is made up of:
*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]] (torso)
*[[Hightower (ROTF)|Hightower]] (left arm)
*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (right leg)
*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (head)
*[[Rampage (ROTF)|Rampage]] (left leg/foot) (more likely to be foot because of the yellow dump truck)
*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (right arm)
;Sometimes omitted
*[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] (lower waist)
*[[Unknown Constructicon dump truck|Yellow dump truck]] (left leg)
*[[Unknown Constructicon shovel|Second bulldozer]] (left hand)
;Other configurations
*[[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (stand-in for Scavenger)
*[[Hook (ROTF)|Hook]] (stand-in for Hightower)
*[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]] (stand-in for Rampage)

==Fiction==
===IDW movie comics===
Devastator was involved in a battle with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], thousands of years ago. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 2|Tales of the Fallen #2}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
:Voice actor: [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Yasuyoshi Hara]] (Japanese)
[[Image:Devastator-ROTFvsLeoSpitz.jpg|thumb|left|300px|He's like a giant puppy! Who wants to eat you.]]

Upon arrival in [[Egypt]], the Constructicons that made up Devastator combined and attacked [[Leo Spitz]], [[Seymour Simmons]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]. It rampaged through the construction facility, sucking up anything not anchored down, such as sand, cars, and Mudflap. Despite the powerful vacuum, Mudflap held out for a while before being sucked further in. Seeking vengeance, Skids clambered up Devastator for revenge. However, Mudflap had survived, and he blasted a hole through the giant Decepticon's eye to climb out before further attacking the combiner and slowing it down.

[[File:ROTF Devastator death.jpg|thumb|275px|Hi ho, hi ho-HOLY SLAG!]]
[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] yelled Devastator's name from atop the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] to end the twins' distraction. Devastator clambered out of the construction pit and grappled his way to the peak of the pyramid, where he used his vortex grinder to suck up the stones that hid the [[Star Harvester|star harvester]] inside. By this point, Simmons had made his way to the pyramid, and he radioed a nearby navy ship to fire its experimental [[rail gun]], which had been developed based on studies of Megatron during his captivity at [[Hoover Dam]]. The gun's projectile hit Devastator, blasting off an arm and the lower half of his leg, making him lose his balance, causing him to shatter into many pieces as his body tumbled down the pyramid. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{note|Devastator's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]'', ''[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]'' and ''[[The Last Prime]]''; the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Official Movie Adaptation]]''; and the storybooks "[[I Am Optimus Prime (ROTF)|I Am Optimus Prime]]", "[[Rise of the Decepticons]]", "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Electronic Voice Changer]]" and "[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Mix & Match]]".}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:Rotf devastator vs stratosphere.jpg|left|thumb|275px|''The CLAAAAAWWWW!'']]
The Decepticons recovered Devastator's remains, and brought them to the peaks of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], so that the behemoth could be repaired by a squad under the watchful optics of [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]]. Hiding the construction site with a dense, artificially-generated cloudbank, the Decepticons proceeded with repairs until the unfortunate Autobot [[Stratosphere]] stumbled across their location while on a routine patrol in the area. The partially functional Devastator lashed out at the airborne Autobot, smashing off one of his wings and causing him to crash. Stratosphere survived the hit and fought his way past Skywarp to co-opt the Decepticons' communications array, using it to call in an air-strike on Devastator's position. Stratosphere and his fellow Autobots wondered if Devastator could have survived the massive blast that followed, but they decided not to wait around to find out. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.14|Head in the Clouds}}
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==Games==
===Transformers: Battle for the Matrix===
{{Note|Battle for the Matrix is a simplified retelling of the events of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]. It can be played from the perspective of either [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] or [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].}}
[[Image:Devastator battleforthematrix.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Oh, are you filling in for the railgun by shooting my balls? ''No way'', Jose! Or Bumblebee!]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle for the Matrix}}
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===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Fred Tatasciore]] (English)
====Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC====
=====Autobot campaign=====
[[File:ROTFgame_360PS3PC_Devastatorbattle.jpg|thumb|300px|Don't think about how out of scale the limbs are and let the awesomeness of this picture sink in.]]

After the Autobots defeated Megatron and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], the Decepticons' ultimate weapon, Devastator, was unleashed upon [[Cairo]]. [[William Lennox|Major Lennox]]'s [[NEST]] forces as well as the local military were unable to hold back the titanic Decepticon, and were relegated to a supporting role once the Autobots arrived in the city. However, NEST helicopters provided invaluable assistance by laser-painting critical weapons subsystems for the Autobots to attack, such as his back-mounted missile launchers, his hip-mounted cannons and his arm-mounted guns, before they could attack his head-mounted armored node. Once the node was breached, Devastator collapsed in the streets of Cairo. {{Storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)}}

====PSP====
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===Transformers Autobots/Decepticons===
In a variable universal stream, Devastator worked to uncover the solar harvestor for the Fallen in Cairo. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons|Revenge of the Fallen: Autobots/Decepticons}}

===Transformers RPMs: Devastator's Demise===
[[Image:Devastatorsdemise devastor.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Alright, Devastator, your next gig is a game called 'Devastator's Demise.'" "... Do I win?"]]
Devastator confronted Optimus Prime, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and Bumblebee as they dodged around the pyramid and ruins. {{storylink|Transformers RPMs: Devastator's Demise}}
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===Revenge of the Fallen (mobile game)===
[[File:ROTFMobile Devastator.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Traveling to [[Egypt]], Devastator got his hands on the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and defeated [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]. While he was waiting for [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to arrive, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] attacked him. Devastator attempted to bash Bumblebee with his claws, but the diminutive Autobot managed to destroy both his arms. Despite being without his arms, Devastator was not disarmed, and began firing beams of energy from his mouth. Bumblebee evaded them and shot Devastator in the head until the giant fell and he could get the Matrix back. Of course, then Megatron turned up and immediately retook the Matrix... {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Glu)}}
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===Transformers: Dark of the Moon Autobots/Decepticons===
Mixmaster had attempted to reactivate the rest of the Constructicons and Devastator, but was defeated by Ironhide. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons|Dark of the Moon: Autobots/Decepticons}}
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===''Transformers: The Ride – 3D''===
Devastator had assembled himself in the [[Chicago]] streets and was lumbering around when he activated his Vortex Grinder to draw in the fleeing [[Evac (Ride)|Evac]], but the force of his vortex sent the Autobot flying over his head and on the other side of him. He then activated his Vortex Grinder again to catch Evac but Evac escaped through a hole on some train tracks created by his attack while Ratchet and Ironhide fired on him. He soon came upon Evac again and succeeded in sucking the Autobot up but Evac survived his inner systems by activating his Battle shields and emerged in one piece. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ride – 3D}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Devastator ezcollectiondx.jpg|300px|thumb|The one you will actually buy.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2009)

:Like the on-screen combiner, but unlike the Supreme class Devastator toy, the Legends class Devastator comprises seven Constructicons, including the elusive [[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]], each with individual robot modes. Because of this, he is a lot more complex than the Supreme class toy, with a more "layered" look than his movie counterpart had. Devastator is (roughly) Deluxe sized while standing up. The only real drawback he has is that he almost has no articulation. But hey, you can't have everything, right?

:In [[Hasbro]]'s markets, this Devastator set was available as a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] in North America, an Argos exclusive in the UK and a Farmers exclusive in New Zealand, packaged in a currently-unique clear box in gestalt mode. A huge two-sided instruction sheet explains transformation in both directions from gestalt to vehicles and vehicles to robots, with the curious note that "Some poses may require hand support".

:In [[Japan]], the Constructicon team members were available individually. Unlike the usual EZ collection toys, the Constructicons are not blind packed but packed in much the same way as Hasbro's Legends class releases.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/WMConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Legends Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Image-ROTF Devastator ezcollectiondxG1.jpg|300px|thumb|Bet yer ''green'' with envy.]]
*'''EZ Collection Devastator - G1 Colors Version''' (Legends, 2010)
:Takara reissued the seven Legend class Constructicons in G1 inspired green and purple color schemes. He even comes packaged in the same clear box set the Hasbro version used.

:This configuration of Devastator includes:
:*[[Scavenger (ROTF)|Scavenger]] (torso)
:*[[Hook (ROTF)|Hook]] (left arm)
:*[[Long Haul (ROTF)|Long Haul]] (right leg)
:*[[Mixmaster (ROTF)|Mixmaster]] (head)
:*[[Bonecrusher (ROTF Constructicon)|Bonecrusher]] (left leg)
:*[[Scrapper (ROTF)|Scrapper]] (right arm)
:*[[Overload (ROTF)|Overload]] (lower waist)
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====Combiner Class toys====
[[File:ROTF Devastator combiner toy.jpg|300px|thumb|Actually movie accurate... [[Overload (ROTF)|NOT.]]]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-16'''

:Devastator is formed from the combination of six transforming construction vehicle toys that do not have individual robot modes. Unlike [[Duocon|prior]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|cases]] of this format, Devastator's vehicles represent separate Transformers, [[Scavenger (ROTF)|and]] [[Rampage (ROTF)|most]] [[Long Haul (ROTF)|of]] [[Mixmaster (ROTF)|them]] have other non-combiner toys that ''do'' have robot modes.

:Despite the figure's complex appearance (from the front anyway), the limbs' transformations into combined mode are rather simple. Fortunately, this makes him a lot easier to muck with than some of the other larger-scale ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toys. This is good, because Devastator is ENORMOUS. His smallest limbs (his legs) are the size of Deluxe-class toys, and his largest components are bigger than Leader-class toys. While the legs can not be swapped (unless for some reason you want a backwards walking Devastator), the arms can be swapped around. The pegs meant to plug Rampage and Long Haul into Devastator's hips also fit snugly into the sockets meant for connecting Scrapper and Hightower to Scavenger... if you're inclined to have a random arm connected to a stray leg with no body in between, or a vehicle mode about as useful as a poorly matched [[Micromaster Combiner]] pair.

[[File:ROTF_Supreme_Devastator_japanese.jpg|thumb|left|150px|You've got red on you.]]
:The toy's electronics are all in the Mixmaster component. Pressing the button makes Devastator's mouth open and activates voice clips and engine sounds, as well as green lights in his mouth and eyes. Pressing the button for a few seconds activates his "Vortex grinder". However, the button trigger is so sensitive that he ''never shuts up''. In Devastator mode, his mouth can be locked into the open position by clicking his lower jaw sections into the large tank treads that form his shoulders. His mouth is enormous, and it lights up all pretty and green. He can easily swallow any Legends-class toy and spit it out the other side by opening up the back of his head. Covering Devastator's head when separating him from the torso and turning him back into Mixmaster's vehicle mode activates the transformation noise, and after that somehow makes engine stalling noises without pulling the trigger.

:Sadly, Devastator has a hard time standing on all four of his limbs, and is most stable standing on his hind legs. This is mainly because the most weight is located in the head, and his fingers are not made to hold that weight. He will also look straight to the ground unless you lock his head in place with the lower jaw.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release of this figure has extra paint applications on Devastator's face, for a better resemblance to the final CG model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm More information on Supreme Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====Mega Power Bots====
[[File:ROTF MegaPowerBots Devastator.jpg|300px|thumb|Not a Power Rangers Megazord.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (2009)

:[[Power Bots|Mega Power Bots]] Devastator is a simple toy for younger children, featuring plenty of playing sounds and flashing lights. His limbs have limited swivel articulation and do not detach into separate vehicles. He has a distinctly more humanoid stature than normal.

:Unlike regular [[Power Bots]], and unlike other portrayals of the character in general, Devastator features a transformation! It consists of putting his arms up and laying him flat on his stomach, which lets him roll around using the wheels on his limbs.

:Pressing down the Decepticon shield on his crotch (!) spins the vortex in his chest, lights up his eyes and makes him utter one of many Welker-recorded phrases, including [[The Transformers: The Movie|"Prepare for extermination!"]], "Crush Autobots!" and "I am Devastator!" Pressing on the crane of his excavator arm makes a cannon blast sound effect, while pressing the cab of his loader arm turns the scoop into claws.
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[File:TF2010-toy_GreenDevastator.jpg|thumb|250px|I DARE you to spot any purple in this picture.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Legends, 2010)

:A [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive Generation 1-themed redeco of Legends Devastator and his components. Unlike the Takara's go at the same idea, this Devastator only uses purple for the Constructicons' windshields, and as a result is mostly lime green and gray. The seven individual Constructicons also have brown [[paint operation]]s on and around their wheels to simulate dirt.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/TRUConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on "Toys'R'Us" Constructicon Devastator at TFU.info]''
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===Movie Advanced Series===
[[File:Movie-Advanced-Series-AD13-Devastator.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sculpted robot testicles still not included. Thank Primus.]]
*'''Devastator''' (Legends, 2014)
**''Release Date'': [[May 17|5-17-]][[2014]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD13'''

: Released as part of Takara's [[Movie Advanced Series]] line, Devastator is a redeco of the ROTF Legends Devastator and his components in a deco that more closely resembles his on-screen portrayal.
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==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Burger King====
[[File:ROTFMerchandise-BurgerKingDevastator.jpg|200px|thumb|What? No wrecking ball testicles? LAME. ]]
*'''Constructin' Devastator''' (2009)
:Burger King Devastator consists of five parts — a head and body, and simplified versions of the vehicle modes for Long Haul, Scrapper, Rampage and Hightower, which connect to the torso on [[ball joint]]s. The generic connectors mean that they can be attached in any configuration, however the intended layout is marked with letters from A to D. The ball joints are loose enough to allow limited articulation.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/BKDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Constructin' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====RPMs - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Track Set=====
[[File:ROTF RPM Devastator Showdown Playset.jpg|150px|thumb|Rejected name: Escape The Teabag.]]
*'''Devastator Showdown''' (2009)
**'''Includes:''' [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] [[Robot Powered Machines|Mini-Vehicle]].

:The Devastator Showdown track set is a [[retool]] of the ''Indiana Jones'' race track. This playset is compatible with the other Hot Wheels-like miniature cars. It fires the car on a track to an area that (when a car goes over it) releases a "wrecking ball" and the Devastator head lights up and makes sounds. The wrecking ball will follow the car down the track until the tracks stop.

:Yes, that means he fires his testicles at you.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RPMDevastator/devastator.htm More information on Devastator Showdown Devastator at TFU.info]''
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====Robot Heroes====
*'''Desert Devastation''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
[[File:rotf_desertdevastation_rh.jpg|thumb|300px|D'awwwvstator.]]

:"Desert Devastation" Devastator is a super-sized ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' figure, at least twice as big as other toys in the line. He is only available in a multi-pack with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] in their vehicle modes and [[William Lennox]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHConstructiconDevastator/devastator.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Devastator at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
{{quote|[[Steven Spielberg|Spielberg]] saw [Devastator] and said, 'This is [expletive] awesome!' It's always nice when you can make him swear.|[[Michael Bay]]|"[http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-04-01-transformers-first-look_N.htm First look: Robo-brawlers big, small in new 'Transformers']" in ''USA Today'' ([[April 3]], [[2009]])}}

[[File:ROTF Devastator and components concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|"Six?! What happened to seven?!" "Just kidding."]]
*Technically, Devastator stands at 100 feet tall, as illustrated in the film's official scale chart. However, he's so top-heavy that it is only possible for him to rise to 45 feet. This makes him about twice as tall Optimus Prime and on a roughly equal level to Grimlock, although he far surpasses either of them in bulk.
*In the film, none of Devastator's components are shown as individual Transformers. This might vaguely justify why the components of his Supreme class toy lack individual robot modes.
*Devastator's final CGI head differed from that used for his promotional images, including more red panels and several pulleys and wires, four highly pronounced horns, and a trio of throat gears lit like a furnace instead of a single complex vortex machine lit green like his eyes.
*In the film, there are ''nine'' vehicles that form Devastator! A [[Unknown Constructicon shovel|yellow bulldozer]] is seen unfolding and is then scooped up by Devastator's left arm, which has been formed by Hightower. Another [[Unknown Constructicon dump truck|yellow dump truck]] lines up next to Rampage and helps him form the leg. This means two things: It explains why Devastator's left arm has scoops on it while Hightower's vehicle mode has no such equipment, and also why none of the Devastator toys are movie-accurate.
**In the [[Hasbro_Q%26A/December_2009:_Answers|December 2009 Q&A]] Hasbro stated that there are seven Constructicons that form Devastator. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] explained that Devastator can be formed by any number from six to nine.<ref>[[Transformers Comic issue 2.13#Law and Disorder|Transformers Comic issue 2.13, Law and Disorder]]</ref> [[Vector Sigma]]'s online [[Datatrax|Data Tracks]] revealed that Devastator's composition is not set. Devastator is simply bigger the more Constructicons unite.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/glossary/constructicon Vector Sigma's online glossary]</ref>
*Devastator is made up of 52,632 geometric pieces and 11,716,127 polygons. The total length of all the pieces is 13.84 miles. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
*Devastator is made up of 6467 total textures, taking up 32 gigabytes of computer space. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
*When Devastator punches the pyramid, its hand is traveling at 390 miles per hour. <ref>Robertson, Barbara (2009). Weighty Matters. Computer Graphics World, 32(7), 20-29</ref>
[[File:Devastator-ROTFenemyscrotum.jpg|thumb|250px|NSFW]]
*Devastator's got [[Humanization#Nuts.2C_bolts.2C_and_screws|brass balls]]. Exactly ''how'' is pretty questionable; even the crane Hightower would only have one wrecking ball as a counterweight meaning this was just another cheap, throw-away gag. When Hasbro was asked if there ever will be a Devastator toy with wrecking balls, they replied straight out "no".
**The Devastator Showdown track set does, however, feature one wrecking ball that chases cars down the track. Hmmm.
*According to [[Shawn Kelly]], the [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] lead animator for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', Devastator caused a computer to catch fire spontaneously and its insides to melt. <ref>''Nickelodeon Magazine'', issue 153, published June 2009</ref> One assumes he was exaggerating for the purposes of publicity, as it is improbable for modern computers to actually catch fire under operations for which they are designed, such as rendering an extremely complex model. The special features on the DVD do (indirectly) show one of the computers blowing, with lots of black smoke and the poor animator (and his keyboard) covered in soot. (This was all done as a prank, leading to said animator asking "What the hell, man?") Not quite melting, but still.
*Interestingly, despite the supreme class toy being formed from vehicles similar to his [[Devastator (G1)|''Generation 1'' counterpart]] (dump truck, bulldozer, front end loader, crane, excavator, mixing truck), none of them form the same component in both versions.
*In [[Transformers Generations 2009]], volume 3, a very early Devastator mock-up is pictured that places more emphasis on height than width (being rather creepily lanky) and includes among other things, a [[Blackout (Movie)|Sikorsky]] helicopter as a component. It was [[customizing|customized]] from various figures from other lines, including some from Spawn and Kamen Rider.
*Massive Black's concept art is totally different from the film version: a red mining truck forms the torso, an excavator and timber harvester form the arms, and the legs are formed by a military plow and bulldozer. The resulting robot is human in posture.<ref>[http://www.kempart.com/CAPOST/CApost4rt/Devastator01.jpg]</ref>
*Devastator has a [[tongue]], which is cool and disturbing-looking at the same time.
*According to a [[catalog]] included with ROTF toys, the ONLY way for the Autobots to defeat Devastator is by combining Optimus Prime and Jetfire.
*Given that the film establishes multiple sets of Constructicons, it seems entirely possible that more than one "Devastator" could be formed.
*Devastator was in an early draft of ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'', but was dropped at Hasbro's request.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/members/mowry-73165.html#vmessage167559 Mowry's profile at TFW2005.com]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Devastator''' (デバステーター ''Debasutētā'')

==References==
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[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Constructicons]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Dispensor

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:''Dispensor is an [[AllSpark Mutation]] and [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:MtDewBot-BPart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I am a seething cauldron of freon and caffeine!]]
'''Dispensor''' is one of several robots who transform into [[Mountain Dew]] vending machines. This particular one came online during the battle of [[Mission City]].

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' film===
[[File:Mountaindewrobot.jpg|left|thumb|I've got a big, big thirst for human blood!]]
When [[Sam Witwicky]] accidentally activated the [[AllSpark]] during his flight from the [[Decepticon]]s in [[Mission City]], the artifact's radiation animated an SUV [[Steering wheel robot|steering wheel]], an [[Xbox 360 robot|Xbox 360]], and a Mountain Dew [[soft drink|soda]] machine into robots. This Mountain Dew robot, named Dispensor, has an arm-mounted can-cannon. You might think this is pretty ridiculous, but unopened soda cans are much less delicious and refreshing when used as high-speed projectiles. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}
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===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Dispensorsquooshalliance.jpg|thumb|Slew the Dew.]]
Shortly after the Mission City battle's conclusion, Dispensor attacked Sam Witwicky, only to be crushed to death by [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. The [[Autobot]] medic strongly disapproved of his soft drink of choice. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}
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==Toys==
===Movie Advanced Series===
[[File:MovieAdvanced-Dispensor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|POOTIS POOTIS POOTIS]]
*'''Dispensor''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD11'''
**''Accessories:'' Soda Cannon

:A redeco/retool of the 2007 [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] toy with a new head, ''[[Movie Advanced Series]]'' Dispensor transforms into an armored truck decorated like a Mountain Dew delivery vehicle. His robot mode midsection features an extending grabber-claw. The markings on his truck mode's sides emulate the Mountain Dew logo, but replaces the name with [[Mood Whiplash|Mood Wiplash]].

: The top of his truck mode features [[tampograph]]s that resemble the front of a Mountain Dew soda machine dispenser, likely a nod to his appearance in the film as a soda machine. In addition to that, he also has what appears to be a six-pack of soda sculpted into the back of his head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/MADispensor/dispensor.htm More information on ''Movie Advanced Series'' Dispensor at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
====Robot Heroes====
[[File:Rhironhidedispensor.jpg|thumb|He's all hands.]]
*'''Ironhide vs. Dispensor''' (2008)

:Dispensor is included in a ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' two-pack with somersaulting Mission City-battle [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. He is branded as a Decepticon, and has no Mountain Dew markings (presumably to avoid dealing with licensing). All four of his arms have swivel articulation at the shoulder (or equivalent).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/RHDispensor/dispensor.htm More information on Dispensor at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Notes==
* The name "Dispensor" was first suggested to [[Greg Lombardo]], [[Hasbro]]'s head of Marketing for ''Transformers'', by Daniel "Suspsy" Suh during a tour of Hasbro's offices at [[BotCon 2007]]. Later that same weekend, Suh shouted out the name during one of the Hasbro panels.
* According to ''CineFex'' magazine #111, the inclusion of Dispensor into the film was a last minute addition and all the modeling and animation for it was done in only four weeks!

[[File:StarscreamsMilitiaSodaMachine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Mr. Grabbyhands.]]
*Titan Magazines' [[Transformers Comic issue 7|''Transformers Comic'' #7]] features an AllSpark-animated soda can machine, but it's not clear if it is supposed to be Dispensor, or if it's another one that we didn't see before that was just inspired by Dispensor's appearance in the film. It sure as heck doesn't ''look'' like Dispensor, but with this art... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}
*Dispensor's place as a member of the [[Mountain Dew Robot]]s is unclear. He may qualify simply by being a, uh, Mountain Dew robot. However, what little we know about the Mountain Dew Robots comes from [[Dewbot]], whose origin is unknown. The MDRs may be a group of alien robots who took on Mountain Dew disguises, whereas Dispensor is an [[AllSpark Mutation]] who was born on Earth.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dispensor''' (ディスペンサー ''Disupensā'')

==External links==
* [http://www.transformyoursummer.com The Transform Your Summer Webpage]

[[Category:Age of Extinction Decepticons]]
[[Category:AllSpark Mutations]]
[[Category:Movie Decepticons]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]

Sunder (G1)

2018-04-05T23:41:52Z

Lightvsdark777: /* Fiction */

{{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}}

{{--}}

==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]]

The PriÂ¢e of Life!

2018-04-05T22:30:47Z

Lightvsdark777: /* Synopsis */

{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #70
|prev=Eye of the Storm
|next=Surrender!
|title="The Pri¢e of Life!"
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #309–310
|prev2=Eye of the Storm
|next2=Surrender!
|image=MarvelUS-70.jpg
|caption="Hey, let's do 'Get Help'." "We are not doing 'Get Help'."
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=July [[1990]]
|coverdate=September 1990
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|penciler=[[Andrew Wildman]]
|inker=[[Stephen Baskerville]]
|colorist=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|letterer=[[Rick Parker]]
|editor=[[Rob Tokar]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}
'''The coming of... Ratchetron! Uh, Mega-Chet? Uh...'''

==Synopsis==
Shock. With the hideous fusion of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] having been retrieved from [[Transwarp|unspace]] and deposited before them, the only word which can describe the feelings of the assembled [[Autobot]]s is shock. The unreality of the moment ends when [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] enters the room and, seeing the Megatron side of the creature, takes aim with his laser. His distraction gives Megatron an opening to belt [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] in the face, and Kup then fires on the [[Decepticon]]. Before any more damage can be done, though, [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] disarms his fellow [[Autobot]] and forces him to take a second look—at Ratchet. As Nightbeat explains the situation, Kup has to question whether Ratchet would even WANT to go on living in his current condition. Before the discussion can heat up from there, "Megatron" rams through the Autobots, leaving them stunned.

As Kup gets up to pursue the creature, Optimus Prime picks up Nightbeat's side of the conversation and the two begin to debate the survival of Ratchet versus the danger of Megatron. As [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] security officer, Kup insists the creature is too much of a threat to everyone on board the longer it remains functional, and yet Optimus cannot choose to throw away his friend's life so wantonly after just getting him back, whatever his condition.

[[File:Grimlockpriceoflife.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|ME GRIMLOCK HATE HYDRUS FOUR!]]
Meanwhile, on [[Hydrus Four]], [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] begins his search for the well of [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]. With a [[Hydrusian guide|local mechanoid]] as his guide and comic-relief sidekick, Grimlock is forced to endure another round of blatant exposition until, mercifully, the "dumb guide" is chased off by one of the [[Nucleon guardian|Hydrusian mechanoids]] who has been driven mad by the Nucleon. The creature is rotting away, yet somehow still capable of animation, and gives Grimlock a meager fight before it is too damaged to continue struggling.

Back on the Ark, things have gotten worse. The fusion creature has damaged [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and sealed itself in the engine room, creating serious wreckage out of critical systems just as the Ark is beginning to make planetfall to meet the [[Decepticon]]s for the surrender. Kup lays this all on Optimus Prime's head and goes so far as to threaten to invoke the [[Crisis Act]] and relieve him of command; after this incident and Optimus's decision to surrender the Autobots to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]], Kup is sure many of the crew would back him in that action. Turning to look the other Autobots in the eyes, Prime realizes his security officer isn't half wrong. Without another word, he takes the gun offered to him by Kup and bashes his way into the engine room. When Prime's gone, Kup admits to Sureshot that he's not just more bothered about it than he let on, he's partly driven by the view that Ratchet's better off dead than suffering like this.

[[File:PriceofLife-Icannot.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Smells like a ,]]
The fight is short-lived; despite all its power, the Megatron fusion is in constant agony and totally off-balance. Optimus Prime quickly overwhelms the entity, but as he is staring down the barrel of the gun into its optics, Prime just can't go through with the deed. He's then shocked when the creature (clearly under Ratchet's control at this point) pulls the gun back into line with itself and begs Prime to end its life.

On Hydrus Four, Grimlock is forced to deal with the second guardian of the well the same way he did the first: brutally. Reaching [[Farooth|the island]] where the well of Nucleon sits, he finds the last of the three guardians, who is far more coherent and far less violent than his friends. He tells Grimlock that Nucleon is not the prize he thinks; it revitalizes mechanoids, sure, and truly doesn't affect any two the same way, but it also causes wasting depletion and utter madness. In order to satisfy his doubts, Grimlock exposes himself to the Nucleon first before his fallen Dinobots. He emerges from the well feeling magnificent and prepares to load his comrades into the energy post-haste. The little dying robot can only say, "Time will tell..."

In the Ark's medi-bay, Optimus Prime receives a prognosis on the patient(s) from [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]]. The good news is, the doctor can save Ratchet's life. The bad news is, he cannot do so without also saving Megatron; the two robots have become so tightly entwined with one another that it would be impossible to do otherwise. Under the hard stares of his fellow Autobots, Optimus tells Fixit to preserve the life of both patients...
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
{{collist|2|
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (2)
*[[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (3)
*[[Waverider]] (4)
*[[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] (5)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (6)
*[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (9)
*[[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] (10)
*[[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]] (11)
*[[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] (12)
*[[Siren (G1)|Siren]] (15)
*[[Getaway]] (16)
}}
|c4=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]/[[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] (1)
*[[Hydrusian guide]] (7)
*First [[Nucleon guardian]] (8)
*Second Nucleon guardian (13)
*Third Nucleon guardian (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"Dhhh Awabus!" 
"Nuuuh -- nuuuh!" 
"Yuuus!"
:— the fusion-slurred rantings of '''Megatron''' and '''Ratchet'''

"Thought '''Earth''' was the pits, but this place got it beat! Me '''dirty, corroded, tired -- and very ticked-off! @$*#&!!''' Where dumb guide go now? Paid enough for him -- expect good service!" 
"Ah. There you are. For the delay, '''much sorry.''' But I... erm... '''got lost.'''" 
"Must be '''mad!''' Remind me someone, please -- '''tell why I bother!'''" 
"Oh, that is '''easy.''' You are here because up ahead is the island of Farooth, the '''Medi-Center''' and the '''nucleon'''!" 
"'''Nnn.''' Give me strength..."
:— '''Grimlock''' calls on all his strength to deal with the '''guide robot'''

"Defend the well!"
:—'''First Nucleon guardian'''. Note the double meaning in that phrase.

"*zzsk* Defend the well *zzsk* None must *zzsk* none must *zzsk* none must" 
"Must '''what?!''' Me think your '''needle stuck!'''" 
"Feed *zzsk* none must feed *zzsk* '''Defend!'''" [''opens fire''] 
"Enough! You go defend '''somewhere else!'''"
:—'''Nucleon guardian''' vs. '''Grimlock'''

"'''No.''' Be strong. Be resolute! '''Be merciless!''' ...I -- '''cannot!''' It is '''not''' my way, not '''the Autobot way!''' Matrix for give me, but I ca-- Wha--?"
:— '''Optimus Prime''' tries to coach himself into killing the Megatron-Ratchet fusion... only to find the creature begging to be killed.

==Notes==
===Artwork and technical errors===
*In the previous issue, Grimlock took [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] and Snarl with him. This issue shows Snarl and Slag instead. However in "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]" Grimlock will be seen with all four Dinobots. Obviously some were just off panel this issue and the last.

===Continuity errors===
*So why didn't anyone use the Crisis Act on ''Grimlock'' back when he was being a rubbish leader?

===Continuity notes===
*Kup states there are around thirty active Autobots on the Ark, along with ''sixty'' deactivated and in stasis - almost exactly in line with the current count (see Bot Roster, below.) Since less than sixty have been confirmed as killed on-panel in events like "[[Dark Star]]", then this would seem to confirm that characters who've vanished (like the [[Monsterbot]]s) should be assumed to be offline.
*Despite the central focus of the last two issues, Ratchet and Megatron would not be addressed again until "[[The Void! (US)|The Void!]]".
*Nightbeat outlines his theory from last issue again, explaining the events from the end of "[[Skin Deep]]".
*Prime's announcement that he plans to surrender to the Decepticons also happened last issue.
*Though there are still a few glitches, this issue is the closest "turning point" where the UK [[Earthforce]] Saga could reasonably break off from the standard comic timeline. Megatron is back (sort of) as well as Shockwave building a crew, the Dinobots are going to be back due to Nucleon (and Decepticons wanting to know how they dun it is key to "[[Two Steps Back!]]"), and [[Galvatron II]] has not yet committed to attacking Cybertron. We know from "[[The Magnificent Six!]]" that the attempts at allying with Scorponok, starting in the next issue, do not work out in Earthforce.

===Real-life references===
*The subplot involving the horrific fusion of Ratchet and Megatron is strongly influenced by the classic horror movies [[wikipedia:The_Fly_(1958_film)|The Fly]] and its [[wikipedia:The_Fly_(1986_film)|remake]].
**A terrible fusion accident involving teleportation is the major plot device in both movies.
**The scene where Ratchet/Megatron points Optimus' ion blaster at their head is a direct reference to the finale of the 1986 film.
**The "HELP US" on the cover is a reference to Delambe's phrase in the climax of the 1958 film.

===Bot Roster===
*Autobots: 30 active, plus 1 fused with Megatron; 8 rogue Micromasters; 1 in storage, 31 offline, 24 presumed offline.
*Decepticons: 21 active, 5 gone rogue; 25 offline, 25 presumed offline, 2 offline/missing. (78 total)

===Other trivia===
*In the credits, over the merged Transformers, editor Rob Tokar and editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] are said to "Share One Brain".
*The running theme in all of this is whether characters should be euthanised or live in suffering. While most of the ''Ark'' cast believe Ratchet and Megatron should be dead (and so do Megatron and Ratchet), Grimlock thinks this about the Nucleon victims, and the third guardian thinks it about himself, both subplots end with a character (Prime and Grimlock) rejecting the idea. Both decide they were right to do so as they can, in fact, save their comrades but have to deal with consequences as a result (saving Megatron and the later [[Action Master|loss of transformation]]).
*A ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile for [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Powermaster Prime]] is found after the main story.
*Note in the quotes that Megatron and Ratchet can both think and talk independently to each other.

===UK printing===
'''Issue #309:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[The Enemy Within]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''Machine Man'' - "He Lives Again" and ''[[Combat Colin]]''
*'''[[Transformers AtoZ|AtoZ]]:''' [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] - a full colour reprint of the AtoZ from issue [[Manoeuvres!|#283]]
*'''Free gift:''' A Megatron/Ratchet hybrid bookmark.
*The UK #309 cover tagline is derived from "{{w|21st Century Schizoid Man}}", the opening song of {{w|King Crimson}}'s 1969 prog rock opus ''{{w|In the Court of the Crimson King}}''.
*With this issue the UK comic changed from a weekly to fortnightly schedule. The remaining 24 UK issues would return to the old format used on most of the UK run (from [[Repeat Performance!|issue #27]] until [[Guess Who the Mecannibals Are Having for Dinner?|issue #213]]) of a single Transformers story and a backup strip. The remaining 24 UK issues would each contain half a US issue.
*The Machine Man story was previously printed, starting way back in [[Repeat Performance!|Issue #27]]

'''Issue #310:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "The Enemy Within"
*'''Other strips:''' ''Machine Man'' - "He Lives Again" and ''Combat Colin''
*'''AtoZ:''' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (updated)
*'''Free gift:''' An A2 poster by Jeff Anderson, featuring a group of Autobots and Decepticons facing up

===Covers (10)===
<gallery>
File:MarvelUS-70.jpg|'''US issue #70''' - Ouch.
File:MarvelUK-309.jpg|'''UK issue #309''' - AND he won't stop dribbling!
File:MarvelUK-310.jpg|'''UK issue #310''' - Tough love from Grimlock.
File:All_fall_down_tpb_cover.jpg|'''''All Fall Down'' TPB'''
</gallery>
*'''US issue #70 cover:''' Ratchet/Megatron fusion, by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''UK issue #309 cover:''' Ratchet/Megatron fusion, by [[Frances Farmer]].
*'''UK issue #310 cover:''' Grimlock tests out the nucleon, by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]] and [[Robin Bouttell]].
* '''''All Fall Down'' TPB cover:''' Powermaster Optimus Prime, Megatron/Ratchet, Starscream, Shockwave and half of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
<gallery>
File:All_fall_down_hb_cover.jpg|'''''All Fall Down'' hardback standard cover'''
File:All_fall_down_botcon_cover.jpg|'''''All Fall Down'' hardback Botcon exclusive cover'''
File:BestofSimon.jpg|'''''The Best of Simon Furman'''''
File:Best of Transformers.jpg|'''''Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm'''''
</gallery>
* '''''All Fall Down'' hardback cover:''' [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], by [[Howard Chaykin]] & [[Chris Blythe]].
* '''''All Fall Down'' [[BotCon]] exclusive cover:''' Powermaster Optimus Prime and Unicron, by [[Geoff Senior]] & [[Oliver Harud]].
*'''''The Best of Simon Furman'' cover:''' Cybertron, by [[Don Figueroa]].
*'''''Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm'' cover:''' Optimus Prime, [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]], by Andrew Wildman.
<gallery>
File:Classic Transformers Vol5.jpg|'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5'''
File:TFClassicsVol6.jpg|'''''The Transformers Classics'', Vol. 6'''
</gallery>
*'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5 cover:''' panels from "[[Eye of the Storm]]", "[[Deadly Obsession]]", "[[All Fall Down]]", and "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]".
*'''''The Transformers Classics'', Vol. 6 cover:''' [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], by [[Guido Guidi]].

===Advertisements===
*None yet identified.

===Reprints===
*[[2001]] — ''[[Transformers: All Fall Down]]''
*[[2007]] — ''[[The Transformers: The Best of Simon Furman]]''
*[[2008]] — ''[[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm]]''
*[[2009]] — [[Classic Transformers Volume 5|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5]]
*[[2013]] — [[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6|''The Transformers Classics'', Vol. 6]]

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[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Energon mutation

2018-04-01T23:04:06Z

Lightvsdark777: /* Possible AllSpark Mutations */

:''AllSpark Mutations are type of Transformer from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Realgear lookandfindtf.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Don't get him wet.]]
'''AllSpark Mutations''' are [[Earth]] machinery brought to life as [[Transformer]]s by the [[AllSpark]].

==Fiction==
===Movies===
====''Transformers'' film====
Agents working for [[Sector Seven]] learned to activate and channel AllSpark radiation in [[Area 52 (Movie)|their base]] under [[Hoover Dam]]. Their technique created heavily-armed psychopathic killing machines out of common Earth devices. The cube also emitted a pulse when dropped by [[Sam Witwicky]] as he fled from [[Decepticon]]s in [[Mission City]], spawning more robotic homicidal maniacs. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}}

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' film====
After the AllSpark's destruction, a small fragment got mixed up in the tattered t-shirt Sam had been wearing that day. Two years later, Sam found the fragment, but - shocked by its energies - dropped it. It burned through the floor of his bedroom, landed in the kitchen, and discharged a burst of energy which brought several [[appliancebot|appliances]] from Sam's house to life. The little mechanical monsters wreaked havoc on the Witwicky kitchen and drove the family out of their house, until [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] was called in to shoot them. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

===Titan movie comics===
[[File:StarscreamsMilitiaSodaMachine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"LOOK AT ME!!"]]
AllSpark Mutations contain solidified AllSpark energy in their chests that resemble small, red AllSpark cubes. The living machines continued to run amok in <s>Mission City</s> [[Los Angeles]] until [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] began killing them and taking their energy for [[Zombie|his own purposes]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 7|Starscream's Militia}}
{{-}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:Together prison break.jpg|200px|left|thumb]]

The [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|first mutations]] appeared in [[1913]], when AllSpark discharges created them out of a crane, a [[Flathead|car]], a radio and a shotgun. [[Sector Seven]] were ''very'' confused, but managed to destroy the crane, radio and gun. The car got away {{storylink|Irreplaceable}} and wasn't seen again until [[1934]]. {{storylink|Together}}

In the aftermath of the [[Mission City]] battle, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]], [[Robert Epps|Technical Sergeant Epps]] and a few other soldiers track down and destroy the [[AllSpark]]'s creations. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1|Alliance #1}}

Three [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones were brought to life with energy from an AllSpark fragment and came to the defense of the humans. All three were quickly destroyed by [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2}}

The remains of the appliancebots were stored at [[Guantanamo Bay]] in a box, until [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] broke in and stole them. He got as far as [[Florida]] but was knocked offline by an explosion at [[Kingdom Petrochemicals]]. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 5|Tales of the Fallen #5}} The mutations lay scattered around Ravage at the bottom of a tank until a team sent by the [[Initiative]], Ravage's new enigmatic masters, arrived and began draining the residual AllSpark energy from them. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}} Ravage was later revived by [[Buzzsaw (ROTF)|Buzzsaw]], but the Appliancebots were left nonfunctional. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 2|Nefarious #2}}

Carter Newell used a neural conduit to beam residual Allspark energies across the country, bringing to life a paper shredder, an air conditioning unit, a copy machine, and a coffee maker to assassinate the other board members of Project: Nefarious. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 4|Nefarious #4}} {{Storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}}

====Carter Newell's AllSpark Mutations====
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File:Airconditionerallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The air conditioner.
File:Coffeemakerallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The coffer maker.
File:Papershredderallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpeg|The paper shredder.
File:Copymachineallsparkmutationnefarious4.jpg|The copy machine.
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==Toy packaging bios==
The character bios for the AllSpark Mutations [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]], [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]], and the [[Real Gear Robot]]s depict them as ordinary Autobots and Decepticons, despite their origin as Earth machinery brought to life with AllSpark energy.

==Games==
===Transformers The Game===
When the Autobots attempt to retrieve the AllSpark, it produces [[Energon drone|drones]] from the local machinery to defend itself. As such, the AllSpark-created Transformers may have been feral as a survival mechanism. {{storylink|Transformers The Game|Transformers: Autobots}}

==Known AllSpark Mutations==
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* Three [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones.
* [[Strain-R]], a (electric?) colander.<ref>[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]</ref>
* [[Real Gear Robot]]s
* [[AX9-8946-09SU-1]]
* [[Dispensor]]
* [[Nokia-bot]]
* "[[Steering wheel robot]]"
* "[[Xbox 360 robot]]"
* [[Appliancebot]]s<ref>The term "appliancebot" comes from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen novel]].</ref>
** [[Ejector]]
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|crane]]<ref name="irreplaceable">[[Irreplaceable]]</ref>
*A [[Flathead|car]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|radio]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[Four original AllSpark Mutations|gun]]<ref name="irreplaceable" />
*A [[PDA AllSpark mutation|PDA]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers">[[Look and Find Transformers]]</ref>
*An [[Orange car AllSpark mutation|orange car]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*A [[Laptop AllSpark mutation|laptop]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*An [[Ipod AllSpark mutation|Ipod]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*Two [[Flatscreen TV AllSpark mutation|flatscreen TVs]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*A [[Boombox AllSpark Mutation|boombox]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
*Another [[Cellphone AllSpark Mutation|cellphone]]<ref name="Look and Find Transformers" />
|}}

==Possible AllSpark Mutations==
These Transformers seem to be likely candidates, but their actual origins remain unknown:
{{collist|3|
* [[Dewbot]]
* [[Chevy Autobot]]s<ref>[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee's]] mission on Earth was to ''recruit'' the pre-existent Chevy Autobots.</ref>
* [[Watch that killed Hitler]]
|}}

==Not AllSpark Mutations==
Sometimes thought to be Earth-born, the following Transformers are known to have alien origins (the drones arrive on Earth in "cometary" [[transition form]]), and therefore were not animated by the AllSpark on Earth:
{{collist|3|
* [[Dropkick]]
* [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]]
* [[Mixmaster (Movie)|Mixmaster]]
* [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]]
* [[Scrapper (Movie)|Scrapper]]
* [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] (Fiction)
* [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]] <ref name="titan">[[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan]]</ref><ref name="veiled threat">[[Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat]]</ref>
* [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] <ref name="titan" /><ref name="veiled threat" />
|}}

==Notes==
*Screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]] has offered some potential explanations for the evil nature of on-screen AllSpark Mutations both at [[BotCon 2007]] and on the official movie forum
**"Prime intended to use the AllSpark to repower Cybertron as it was intended. Megatron wants to abuse it by creating Transformers directly, which makes souless{{sic}}, primal Transformers."<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=384935&postcount=29 Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie (#29)]</ref>
**"It is meant to power Cybertron, not adapt human technology. Also, since all earth's tech is reverse engineered from Megatron, maybe that affects the outcome, too."<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=387031&postcount=170 Orci and Kurtzman Questions: Post movie (#170)]</ref>
*A final explanation can be taken from a mission in ''[[Transformers The Game|Transformers: Autobots]]''. When the Autobots attempt to retrieve the AllSpark, it produces drones from the local machinery to defend itself. As such, the AllSpark-created transformers may have been feral as a survival mechanism.
*The exact circumstances by which the AllSpark created other Transformers with more ordinary personalities from Earth machinery is currently unknown.
*None of the AllSpark Mutations that appeared in the movie were in the leaked script except the XBOX 360 robot. The ones in the film were a Nokia phone, a [[Dispensor|Mountain Dew vending machine]], a steering wheel and an XBOX 360. In the script, they were an iPod, devices in a truck and plasma televisions.
*The term "AllSpark Mutations" comes from [[Alliance issue 1|''Alliance'' #1]].

==References==
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