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Rita Repulsa

2024-04-25T18:55:38Z

Markzilla6895:

: ''Rita Repulsa is an [[alien]] from [[Power Rangers (franchise)|Power Rangers]].''

[[File:FieldGuideActionAdventure-RitaRepulsa.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"His identity switching is giving me such a headache!"]]

'''Rita Repulsa''' is an unpleasant, witch-like [[alien]] and an enemy of the [[Power Rangers (group)|Power Rangers]]. She wields an enchanted staff capable of enlarging other beings and potentially turning them into rampaging kaiju.

==Games==
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
The [[Morphormer]]s swore to defend the [[Morphin Grid]] from antagonistic aliens such as Rita Repulsa. {{storylink|Field Guide to Action and Adventure}}

==External links==
* [[fandom:powerrangers:Rita Repulsa|Rita Repulsa]] at RangerWiki

[[Category:Generation 1 aliens]]
[[Category:Power Rangers characters]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game characters]]

Webworld

2024-04-18T05:17:51Z

Markzilla6895: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|series=G1toon
|image=Webworld Galvatron psychiatrist.jpg
|caption="So, Galvatron, tell me about your mother." "She was delicious."
|ep=81
|series2=2010
|ep2=17
|prev2=Ghost in the Machine (G1)
|next2=The Dweller in the Depths
|title="Webworld"
|season=3
|season ep=16
|production code=700-101
|airdate=[[October 20]], [[1986]]
|written by=[[Len Wein]] [[Diane Duane]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]], [[Nakamura Production]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBOS7GgcSp0
|videosite=YouTube
}}
'''In an attempt to cure Galvatron's madness, Cyclonus takes him to the medical planet Torkulon.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:GalvatronUltraWebworld.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Lifting a dumbbell]]
The [[Decepticon]]s approach an asteroid belt in deep space, searching for a material known as [[isidrite]] to repair their weaponry. As [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] rants about crushing his enemies and everyone else, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] finds an isidrite deposit — already being mined by the [[Autobot]]s. A battle ensues, during which Galvatron spends nearly as much time bashing his own troops aside as he does firing at the Autobots. With his "help", the bemused Autobots make a clean escape aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]].

Back on [[Chaar]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] have words with [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]]: either do something about Galvatron's madness, or face rebellion. A holographic image of a [[Quintesson]] appears to Cyclonus, and advises him that there are planets which specialize in repairing damaged minds, such as [[Torkulon]]. Not knowing what else to do, Cyclonus considers the idea, while the Quintessons gloat among themselves that shortly they will have several less [[Transformer]]s to deal with — including the "most dangerously unpredictable of them all."

[[File:GalvatronWebworld.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Planet of the Psychiatrist Apes]]
Cyclonus lies to Galvatron, informing him that the Autobots are resting on Torkulon after their most recent skirmish; the deranged leader eagerly takes the bait, flying to the planet with Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. Upon landing, Galvatron threatens several alien flesh creatures, demanding that they hand over [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. The intelligent [[Torkuli]] arrive shortly; when Galvatron predictably refuses their orders for non-violence, they restrain him. Galvatron quickly realizes Cyclonus has deceived him. Galvatron is carried away to begin his therapy, while Cyclonus fills out a small ream of paperwork.

As the therapy proceeds, [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] has his doubts — "This is stupid! Let's get him out of here!" Cyclonus says to at least give it a chance. The Torkuli are unsuccessful in getting Galvatron to talk about his problems, and even less successful when they have him put together external objects to repair his damaged psyche: Galvatron builds himself a blaster and tries to escape. Finally they attempt "exo-drama", where patients act out their problems, but a bouncing [[alien]] screaming at Galvatron finally causes him to snap further, shouting back that "I'll give you something to scream about!!" Galvatron becomes immune to the electromagnetic restraints of the Torkuli; they throw everything they have at him, restraining him for their last resort — the [[Alya]] solution.

The chief therapist reveals that Torkulon itself is a living planet, and can manifest itself in the form of insectoid creatures that consume the damaged portions of those who cannot be helped, in effect lobotomizing the planet's victims and leaving them mindless. Cyclonus protests and demands Galvatron's release, but he and Scourge are also restrained by the Torkuli.

[[File:GalvatronAliaWebworld.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Should've chosen a BUPA home.]]
The Alya begin to feed on Galvatron who continues to resist: "You have no right to change what I am!" The Torkuli doctor informs him [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|"You've]] already been [[Unicron/Generation 1|changed]]; that's the problem." Cyclonus can barely watch as his leader's mind is invaded by Torkulon — but something goes wrong. The madness of Galvatron proves to be too strong for the living planet, causing it to malfunction. In the chaos, Galvatron, Scourge and Cyclonus are released from the planet's grasp. After taking a few shots at Cyclonus for getting him in this mess, Galvatron fights to the center of the planet, having seen into its mind while it was inside his. The planet fears Galvatron's madness and destructive potential and attempts to restrain him, but Galvatron powers his way through to its living-computer core. Several cannon mode blasts render the entire planet inoperable. Galvatron informs Cyclonus he will now destroy whatever is left, and warns Cyclonus against stopping him.

After the planet is reduced to smoke and rubble, Galvatron gloats over the beauty of "devastation wrought with precision and care," seemingly just a little more sane... until Cyclonus informs Galvatron that it will take the Torkuli centuries to rebuild. Galvatron decides his work isn't done if it's going to take "only centuries", but a weary Cyclonus suggests that the Autobots might be a more pressing concern. Galvatron smiles at the prospect of killing Ultra Magnus; the Decepticons flee the planet, leaving the Torkuli at the mercy of their insane former patients.
{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] (7)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (8)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (9)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (10)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (11)
|c2=
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (2)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] (3)
*[[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] (4)
*[[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] (5)
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] (6)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (12)
*[[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (13)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] (14)
|c4=
*[[Quintesson]]s (15)
*[[Torkuli]] (16)
*[[Alya]] (17)
*[[Torkulon]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
[[File:GalvatronCyclonusWebworld.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|We never talk anymore.]]
"Eyes aloft, gentlemen! A rival geological survey has arrived!" 
:—'''Sky Lynx''' notes the arrival of the Decepticons in typical fashion

"Remarkable. Galvatron is doing most of the work for us." 
:—'''Perceptor''' watches Galvatron bash his way through his own troops

"I have no head... I have no head... I have no head...!"
:—A three-headed '''patient'''

"Before we start, there are certain formalities. Does the patient have a service contract with us? ...Then we'll require a credit reference. I believe we can waive the customary deposit. Should the patient require permanent care, payment will be made in consciousness units rather than conventional currency." 
"What I want to know is--" 
"''Do you understand'' and agree to these terms?" 
"Yes, yes!" 
"Then if you'll validate the forms right here... and here for diagnostics... and for therapeutics... and one for parts and labor... and accounting... and there. That's your copy." 
''[Cyclonus immediately shreds it]''
:—The '''Torkuli''' present '''Cyclonus''' with his mightiest foe yet: [[Bee in the City|bureaucracy]].

"Just say whatever comes to mind." 
"Kill... smash... destroy!" 
"Err... yes... go on." 
"Rend... MANGLE... DISTORT!"
:—A '''therapist''' starts '''Galvatron''' on word association

"I'll destroy everything here—everything! And THEN, I'll destroy the Autobots!" 
"Yes... tell me about the Autobots." 
"I ''hate'' Autobots! I hate ''Cyclonus''! And I'm not very fond of ''you'', either!"
:—'''Galvatron''' ends word association, and attempts to end his '''therapist'''

"Once he is tied into the planetary computer, Torkulon itself will enter his mind and disable the meta-processor. The Alya will consume the damaged intelligence, and the planet will absorb its energy, including the madness." 
"He'll have no ''mind'' left! He'll be just a ''machine''!" 
"Aren't we all, in a way...?" 
:—'''The head therapist''' and '''Cyclonus'''

"I'll do whatever you want! I'll do nothing at all!!" 
:—'''Galvatron''', in a rare moment of total helplessness

"You cannot stop me! I am ''Galvatron!'' I am your ''destruction!''" 
"He ''is'' crazy."
:—'''Galvatron''' and '''Cyclonus'''. It took him long enough to notice it.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
[[File:LaserbeakWebworld.jpg|right|thumb|He wants to know why Soundwave doesn't return his calls.]]
* While the reason for the Decepticons need the Isidrite to repair their weaponry is not explicitly stated, the [[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|previous episode]] ended with Galvatron stating the Starscream-controlled Trypticon had "neutralized all our weapons".
* Galvatron insults one of the Torkulon inmates by calling them a "fleshling".
*Some allusion is made to Galvatron's former life as Megatron. While the Torkuli attempt to lobotomize the Decepticon leader, he states that they have "no right" to change what he is, to which the Torkulon doctor replies, "You have already been changed, that's the problem." On the other hand, this could also be taken to mean the change away from his saner personality from the movie. Speaking of which...
*The Torkuli diagnose Galvatron's madness as being caused by a "plasma accident," referring to the dunk he took in [[Thrull]]'s plasma pools in "[[Five Faces of Darkness]]".
*Cyclonus's exchange with the Torkuli reveals that a Transformers' mind is contained in their [[processor|meta-processor]]. The Torkuli then link the planet to Galvatron's central processor.
*This is the final appearance of Laserbeak in the (US) Generation 1 cartoon continuity, and one of only two appearances in Season 3 (the first was a brief cameo in "The Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"). No, he doesn't perch on Galvatron's shoulder.
*When we first see Motormaster and Swindle talking to Cyclonus, Laserbeak is walking along on the ground with them. It might be the only time we ever see him walking instead of flying.
*This is also the last episode in which Sludge can be seen in robot mode.

===Real-world references===
*A classic Looney Tunes sound effect (used for the Road Runner) shows up as the Decepticons fly across the title screen.
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
**''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine burst: when Sky Lynx launches at the start of the battle; when he launches a second time during the battle; when he launches a third time to leave the battle; when Laserbeak flies off with Motormaster and Swindle; as Galvatron takes off to destroy the planetary core
**[[Luke_Skywalker|Luke's]] [[X-wing Fighter|X-Wing]] crashing on Dagobah: as Sky Lynx shakes Scourge.
**X-Wing diving whine: as Cyclonus follows Galvatron toward the core.
*Large portions of the episode, especially the therapy sessions, seem to parody real psychological treatment methods such as {{w|word association}} and {{w|dramatherapy}}. The intentions of the Alya to consume Galvatron's mind could also be taken as a reference to a {{w|lobotomy}}, a process that can "cure" certain mental illnesses but removes significant parts of the patient's personality.

===Animation and technical errors===
The episode has some rather odd animation quirks that persist across the entire thing.
*In general, the episode is rather wonky with how characters are proportioned out. Besides the examples outlined below, Scourge and Cyclonus in many shots become incredibly lanky and blocky compared to how they usually look, and often the characters will wind up looking like balloons. While not as bad as [[AKOM]]'s... less than successful attempts at consistency, it remains distracting nevertheless.
*While unclear if this is due to the prints used for [[Rhino Entertainment]]'s release or a product of the final episode, there are several instances where the animation and/or background elements of a scene jitter.
*Ultra Magnus has a white missile as he grapples with Galvatron. And the colors of his shoulder pop in and out in a botched attempt to show him struggle. This is a common issue with the episode whenever Galvatron struggles against something or someone, and to point out every time this happens would be pointless. Let's just say it happens a lot.
*Galvatron's head crest frequently switches designs between the more model-accurate upwards-pointing position and one where the side horns curve off to the sides of his head. Their length is also inconsistent from shot to shot.
*Like in "[[Madman's Paradise]]", all the characters have little to no shading, which is not common at all in Toei episodes from Season 3. What shading is present is often represented with black inking instead of the standard two-tone coloring. This can get out of hand on occasion, such as the act 2 fade out where Scourge's beard and mustache are jet black instead of their usual greyish-purple. Only a handful of shots, mostly those of Cyclonus from behind, use the standard shading.
*The outlines also get oddly thick in some areas, resulting in a disconnect when a character is more boldly outlined than another in some shots.

Aside from the above, the episode also has the usual litany of common errors.
*Coloring errors:
**Soundwave is missing all his yellow stripes as he looms up to eject Ratbat.
**As he speaks his one line, he's missing his yellow stripes again.
**When he reacts to the Decepticon attack on the asteroid, Magnus's inner leg is colored white for a frame.
**Just before Galvatron jumps him, Magnus's shoulder superstructure is blue instead of white.
**The last time he grapples with Galvatron, the top of Magnus's back is red instead of grey.
**Galvatron's gun mode is mostly purple instead of its usual gray as Sludge bashes him aside.
**Cyclonus's gun is white instead of gray as he points it at Swindle.
**Soundwave is missing his stripes and insignia as he watches Galvatron being repaired.
**Galvatron has a "goatee" in most shots, but is "clean-shaven" in others (his chin is sometimes dark grey, sometimes just grey).
**When the head Torkuli turns to Cyclonus and says "Mood swings? Irrational behavior?", his neck turns the same color as his outfit.
**A similar neck issue occurs during Word Association, where Galvatron's neck briefly flashes purple for a few frames.
**The therapist saying "He's developed a tolerance to the inhibitor ray", the bottom of his outfit goes from green, to yellow, then back to green as the lead Torkuli lowers his arm.
**In the shot before Galvatron is sent to Advanced Treatment, the rectangle on Cyclonus's chest isn't colored orange. In the shot after, the "eyes" on his Decepticon symbol are colored in (purple) instead of blue.
**As he vows to destroy the planet, then the Autobots, Galvatron's shoulder pieces are dark grey. In the next shot, they're back to having light grey tops with red squares. A few shots later (as he shoots the gun he built), the red squares are missing.
**During the Torkuli's line, "That's why your friend brought you here," the rectangle on Cyclonus's chest is yellow instead of orange. A few shots later (just before the commercial break), it's not colored in at all.
**While Galvatron is being lobotomized, while begging Cyclonus to help him, he's completely light grey, missing the purple of his armour entirely.
**Cyclonus's eyes are black instead of red as he observes that the planet has become infected with Galvatron's madness.
**The white rectangle near Galvatron's elbow flashes between white and purple as he struggles with the web stuff in mid-air.
**As he picks up the last Torkulon, the red squares on Galvatron's shoulders are missing.
*As Cyclonus gives the order to eject Ratbat, Galvatron's arm is drawn like Soundwave's.
*Ratbat is given a high-pitched series of squeaks as he ejects...and another, lower-pitched caw at the same time, layered on top of the squeaks.
*Perhaps the script called for Galvatron's forehead to blaze with energies, as it's been seen to do on occasion. Instead, two random spots on his temples are animated lighting up like console buttons.
*As Ratbat flaps over the horizon, his wings are layered behind the planet's limb instead of above it.
*Soundwave's only line in this episode once again lacks the trademark harmonics processed by [[Scott Brownlee]], meaning it once again sounds like {{w|Dr. Claw}}. This marks [[Roll for It|the second time]] it is known to have happened.
* Sky Lynx's proportions are all sorts of wonky this episode, with his head being tiny, his tail nearly the size of his body, and his bird legs looking like he's got bell-bottoms.
*The laser blasts' colors in this episode are...odd. When the Decepticons attack the Autobots on the asteroid, their blasts are yellow (usually an Autobot blast color), orange and red. Perceptor fires a blue laser blast at Galvatron, who fires blue lasers back at him! This is a trademark element seen in the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' cartoon, which is animated by the [[Toei Animation|same company]]: The Joes' kid-friendly lasers are red while [[Cobra Commander|Cobra]] has blue kid-friendly lasers.
*After the Sweeps miss colliding with Springer, Sky Lynx is back on the ground and takes off a second time. He rather oddly leaves his lower half just standing there, rather than converting to lynx form. When he lands at the battle's end, he's once again combined with his lower portion.
*Scourge and his accompanying Sweeps are at least partially animated based on their older, "incorrect" [[character model]]s. Their heads are visible in their vehicle modes:
**when Sky Lynx grabs one of them in his claws.
**when they transform to leave Torkulon.
*As the Autobots flee, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] can be seen among the damaged Sweeps, despite not being seen approaching the asteroid. In this same shot, the cel with Sky Lynx has a visible smudge on it that moves with him until he leaves the screen, then freezes at the top left corner once he's gone. At the same time, the edge of the filmstrip can be seen at the bottom, cutting off the downed Sweeps in the process.
*In the wide shot of Cyclonus and company walking, they are sliding across the screen far more rapidly than the speed of their walk. Motormaster and Swindle are also drawn to be the same height as each other ''and'' smaller than Cyclonus during this scene.
*Roger C. Carmel's inconsistency with the voice of Cyclonus starts to affect Motormaster. In this episode and "[[The Ultimate Weapon]]" (Motormaster's last speaking role in the series) his voice for Motormaster sounds weaker than before. The voice lacks most of its usual heavy flanging.
*In the second wide shot of Cyclonus speaking with the Quintesson, he's not quite standing flat on the ground.
*In the closeup of the Quintesson hologram, his mouth isn't animated as he speaks.
*When Galvatron is getting his repairs done, the establishing shot has Motormaster be the tallest Decepticon in the room while Swindle is now the shortest.
*As Cyclonus comes in to enact his plan to get Galvatron to "invade" Torkulon, a wide shot shows that while most of the characters are appropriately simplified, Motormaster gets rather dumpy and overly detailed while Swindle becomes a barely comprehensible figure.
*As Galvatron gets up from the repair table upon hearing about the Autobots, Cyclonus's cel just slides into frame as the camera zooms out.
*Galvatron's right arm becomes dislocated when he demands to know where the Autobots are as the Decepticons fly over Torkulon.
*A few shots later as Cyclonus responds and Galvatron replies back thinking he's spotted some Autobots, the left of the screen suddenly suffers a bit of damage to the filmed elements during the zoom. Once the zoom ends, Cyclonus's arms and helmet are clipping over his face.
*The proportions of the Torkuli vary from scene to scene, going from lanky to bulked out at random points.
*As Galvatron struggles against the inhibitor blast, the Sweeps behind him are set too low on the landscape, making them look like they only come up to Galvatron's knees. Their skewed positioning also makes it look like they're leaning above the ground.
*Galvatron's mouth isn't animated when he yells out "No one is going to do anything for me!" and in several subsequent shots when behind the Torkuli's forcefield. A similar act of ventriloquism also occurs near the episode's end when Cyclonus goes "When I get out of these!" as he struggles against the webbing.
*After Galvatron gets hit with the inhibitor blasts, his left arm flickers in and out of existence in a couple of frames when he threatens Cyclonus.
*The background for the shot of Cyclonus and the Torkuli discussing payment remains the same when it changes to a solo shot of said Torkuli.
*When Cyclonus signs off on the paperwork for Galvatron's therapy, a layering error has the signed papers going underneath the clipboard.
*Galvatron's emblem disappears for a few frames when reaching out to attack his Torkuli therapist.
*After he's immobilized on the arena floor, a few shots show Galvatron floating in mid-air above the steps.
*An odd edit cuts off the head therapist: "We cannot allow you to interfere. Besides." This can be presumed to be an attempt to have Cyclonus cut him off mid-dialogue conveyed rather poorly.
*As he yells, "Free me!" a closeup shows outer space behind Galvatron's face instead of the ground (or the purple webbing that surrounds him). Also, the Alya surrounding him vanishes out of existence after he says it despite their sound effects still being present.
*As he says, "He'll be nothing at all!" Cyclonus's eyebrows are white instead of grey.
*The ends of the Alya change from being pointy to drill-like when Galvatron begs to be freed from the procedure.
*The Sweep that transforms after the planetary overload is inexplicably given an energy glow as he does so.
*In a closeup shot, Galvatron has two ragged holes in his forehead, but they're not seen in any other view, not even in later closeups.
*Galvatron's emblem is missing just before he leaps into the crevasse.
*When Cyclonus says "He IS crazy," part of the Autobot symbol is on his chest.
*As Cyclonus calls out Galvatron's name in the planet's core, the delivery is quite clearly a desperate plea while the animation gives him a smile.
*Cyclonus is drawn with a shadow as Galvatron considers staying to destroy Torkulon further. Despite there being a sky behind him.
*Just like his Sweep, Scourge is given an incredibly cheat-y transformation by simply having it covered up by Cyclonus's dust cloud when the group leaves Torkulon to the inmates.

===Continuity errors===
*Despite appearing in the group approaching the asteroid, Soundwave promptly disappears and doesn't play any part in the following battle.
*Galvatron is grappling with Magnus when the Sweep offers to help; when he bashes the Sweep aside in the very next shot, Magnus is nowhere to be seen.
*A wide shot shows Galvatron, Cyclonus, and three Sweeps arriving on Torkulon. The rest of the episode shows only two Sweeps, however.

===Trivia===
*This is by far the most Decepticon-centric episode of the series; the Autobots are only onscreen for part of the first act.
*Twice in this episode (when Cyclonus takes him to Torkulon to look for the Autobots, and when leaving the planet in search of the Autobots), Galvatron says "Ultra Magnus", as if Magnus is the [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|leader of the Autobots]]. To be fair, by this point in the show Magnus is usually the one issuing orders, and Galvatron ''is'' completely out of his mind throughout the episode, so...
*It is ironic that Motormaster is the one to declare an ultimatum of rebellion against Galvatron to Cyclonus, considering he was the first Decepticon to loyally donate Energon to help find Galvatron in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]".
*The Torkuli diagnose Galvatron with a few [[processor]] problems, such as "a severe failure in reality processing, malignant plasmoneural tic, and embrittlement of the metaprocessing circuitry", all of which leave him constantly on the brink of a perceptual crash. Poor guy.
*Storyboards for the episode's third act depict a rather different look for the Torkuli than the ape-men they're ultimately depicted as, [https://www.tfraw.com/p/webworld-storyboard.html looking more like reptilian/cat hybrids]. It remains unclear if this was what they were designed like before the episode entered the animation stage, or if this was just how the storyboards rendered them.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Le monde de toile'''" ("The Web World")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Galvatron dreht durch'''" ("Galvatron goes Crazy")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (first dub):'' "'''Il pianeta della pazzia'''" ("The Madness Planet")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
:*''Title (second dub):'' "'''Il mondo rete"''' ("The Web World")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' クモの巣惑星 (''Kumo no Su Wakusei'', "The Planet of the Spider's Nest")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[March 20]], [[1987]]

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Zhūwǎng Shìjiè '''" (蛛网世界, "Webworld")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' '''?'''
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*This episode's original translated title is currently lost due to a glitch in the only known surviving copy of the audio track.

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mir pawootiny'''" (''Мир паутины'', "Webworld")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2000]] — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume 8: Evil Experiments ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[1999]] — ''The Transformers: 2010'' ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] [[2001]] — ''The Transformers: 2010'' — DVD Box (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2004]] — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 3 Part 2 & Season 4 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 3 and Season 4 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 4: Series 3.1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2005 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 19 ([[Déclic Images]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2006]] — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] [[2007]] — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] [[2009]] — ''Transformers'' — Season's Three & Four {{sic}} (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2010]] — ''The Transformers'' — Seasons Three & Four: 25th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2011]] — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] [[2014]] — ''The Transformers'' — Seasons Three & Four: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=1220W8z-zshcIqkscME14sAClGeSf4oQJ Episode dialogue script]
*[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/the-transformers-mp-700-101-webworld.html Gallery of storyboards for Act III of the episode]

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:''The Insecticons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Insecticons.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Just another bug hunt.]]
The '''Insecticons''' are a group of insectoid troublemakers that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] trusts as far as he can throw [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The Insecticons also display a wide array of unique abilities including eating both organic and inorganic matter for energy, creating [[Insecticon clone|clones of themselves]], weather control, and [[cerebro-shell]]s.

*The most commonly-seen group of Insecticons includes:
**[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (usually the trio's leader)
**[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
**[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]

:Named clones of this group include [[Salvo (G1)|Salvo]], [[Shothole]], and [[Zaptrap]].

*A second Insecticon team includes:
**[[Venom (G1)|Venom]] (team leader)
**[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]
**[[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]]
**[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]

*Another group of Insecticons includes:
**[[Buzzclaw (G1)|Buzzclaw]]
**[[Dirge (Timelines)|Dirge]]
**the [[Virulent Clone]]s

A failed batch of Insecticons became known as [[Insecticon swarm|the Swarm]]. A lone member of the Swarm was domesticated and given the name [[Bob (IDW)|Bob]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:PlagueInsecticons Insecticon lair.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Now I passed up all the chain franchise joints on Hamburger Row, and stopped at a little greasy spoon place I always eat at, called EAT.]]
Individualistic, greedy, and arrogant, the Insecticons consider themselves a species unto themselves and have only a tentative on-again/off-again alliance with the main Decepticon forces, mainly when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] can bribe them with the [[energon]] they need to maintain their [[Insecticon clone|clone hordes]].

Shrapnel, Kickback, and Bombshell arrived on Earth in an escape pod millions of years ago. Landing in [[Demon Swamp|a swamp]], their [[idento-computer]]s gave them new [[alternate mode]]s based on local insects. Eventually their food-raiding activities attracted the attention of both the Autobots and Decepticons, the latter approaching them with offers of alliance and shared purpose.

Reunited with their Decepticon comrades, the three warriors happily accepted an alliance, driving off the Autobots and participating in a raid on an oil refinery. They displayed the full range of their powers... as well as their willingness to clear out as soon as the tide of battle turned against the Decepticons. Devouring a batch of [[energon cube]]s, they abandoned the fight, prompting Megatron to pursue them into the distance, swearing vengeance. {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}}

[[File:G1 Traitor Bombshell captures Mirage.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You wanna know where paradise lies, I call it two triple cheeseburger, side order fries.]]
The Insecticons somehow survived, and were in the area when Megatron decided to pursue the [[electro-cell]]s. The Insecticons aided the Decepticons in battle... and received a measly three energon cubes as a reward. The Autobot [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] took advantage of their discontent, stealing the cubes and leaving a Decepticon insignia in their place. Soon, the Insecticons attacked the Decepticons in retribution. Mirage was injured in the battle, and cerebro-shelled into being an Insecticon slave. Megatron and Bombshell eventually worked out Mirage's deception, and used him to lure several Autobots into a trap. When the battle turned against them, Megatron destroyed the electro-cells, resulting in massive explosions which convinced the Insecticons to flee into the distance. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}}

In an unusual instance of an Insecticon working solo, Bombshell joined Megatron's forces after they had captured the human-made [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] robot. He performed brain work on the robot to turn it into a Decepticon ally, and was quite impressed with its abilities. He later participated in a battle with the Autobots over the [[World Energy Chip]]. When Starscream disabled Nightbird with an energy blast to the back, Bombshell joined Megatron and the Decepticons in pursuing Starscream into the distance. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Insecticon swarm.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Well don't you know that other kids are starving in Japan, so EAT IT, just EAT IT.]]
The Insecticons had been devouring trees in a National Park, prompting the Autobots to investigate. Megatron and his troops arrived in time to observe as the trio defeated [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]. Megatron approached them and proposed a temporary alliance to capture the data storage facility at [[Iron Mountain]]. As a reward, the Insecticons were first allowed to feast on the [[Nova Power Core]], which allowed them to grow to great size and power. Quickly seizing the initiative, they cerebro-shelled [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]], taking control of him. Through him they learned of Megatron's plan to dispose of them after Iron Mountain's data was secure. Thus they covertly cerebro-shelled the rest of the Decepticons; when Megatron emerged from Iron Mountain, he found himself facing the guns of his own troops. The Autobots, meanwhile, had discovered that the Nova Power Core was unstable and would eventually cause the Insecticons to explode. They developed an antidote, and allied with Megatron to deliver it into the Insecticons. Bombshell and Kickback were cured and returned to their normal size, but Shrapnel exploded before the antidote could take full effect. The explosion also released the Decepticons from Bombshell's control. Bombshell was able to instantly reconstruct Shrapnel's shattered pieces. With an infuriated Megatron in hot pursuit, the Insecticons fled into the distance. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Insecticons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|I'm a hungry man, till somebody feeds me / my appetite is large, 'cause me so hungry!]]
The Insecticons went on a cloning spree, creating thousands of clones and raiding farmland to harvest energy. After driving off an Autobot attack led by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], the Insecticons and their clone hordes flew to [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon Headquarters]] for energy processing. Megatron gave them their cut, consisting of three ''tiny'' energon cubes, while privately processing scads of full-sized cubes behind the scenes.

{{quote|Our friend Megatron's in trouble.}}
{{quote|If I weren't so ''hungry'' I'd stop to help him out! Haww haw haw!|Kickback and Bombshell}}

[[File:G1 QuestforSurvival Bombshell Kickback.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Kickback drags Bombshell home after a trip to an all-you-can-eat buffet]]
When the Autobots acquired a [[robotic insecticide]] to deal with the swarm, Megatron sent [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] to warn his erstwhile allies, but the Insecticons suspected that they were being deceived, and instead flew directly to the valley where the insecticide (along with the Autobot [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]), lay stranded. They gleefully ignored Megatron's Decepticons, who were being overwhelmed by the Autobots, and instead turned their attention to a delicious-looking forest, which Megatron was ''clearly'' trying to hoard for himself. Flying into the "forest", the Insecticons quickly discovered that it consisted of ravenous [[Morphobot]]s, which promptly devoured the entire Insecticon army. Only the three originals escaped unharmed, though just barely; they fled, flying away into the distance. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

Another horde of Insecticon clones was ravaging a city when the Autobots rolled into town. After the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] evacuated the city, the Autobots blasted the clones to scrap. When the Autobots attempted to seize control of the [[space bridge]], Megatron had the Insecticons steal the bridge's control module. Later, faced with an Earth-destroying crisis that required cooperation with the Autobots as well as a trip to Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons tracked the Insecticons down to a parking garage. Shrapnel panicked at the sight of Megatron; the trio transformed and burrowed into the ground, leaving the control module behind and fleeing into the... ground. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[File:TFTM RundownShrapnel.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Sometimes you're the windshield, baby. Sometimes you're the bug.]]
At some point, the Insecticons appeared to have joined Megatron's regular forces; they were on Cybertron after he conquered the planet, and joined in the raid on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], where they ate a lot of doors and armor, and got bashed around and run over quite a bit.

[[File:TFTM Insecticons dumped.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Jettison Weight, Step 1: Remove those who eat the most]]
After the [[Battle of Autobot City]], the three Insecticons found themselves battered and broken, and on the wrong end of the "weight" jettisoned from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. All three appeared to be reformatted by [[Unicron]] into new bodies, though Shrapnel later menaced [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Kickback and Shrapnel were among the Decepticons seen struggling for energon on Chaar after the destruction of Unicron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Later, all three Insecticons were among the Decepticons on Earth who assisted [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in his assault on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. They got flattened by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 continuity family====
=====''Story of Binaltech''=====
Bombshell's cerebro-shell technology was combined with [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s [[hypno-chip]] to create a new form of brainwashing. Using this technique, Starscream's Decepticons and their human allies the [[Concurrence]] infiltrated the Binaltech Project to steal the advanced bodies planned for the Autobots for themselves. {{storylink|Arise! Evil Binaltechs}}

=====Wars manga=====
Somewhere beyond the year [[2025]], Kickback piloted the ''[[Thunder Arrow]]'' to extract [[Metrobomb]] after he'd stolen vital secrets from [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. Before he and Metrobomb could escape, however, a manipulator arm from Metroplex caught the ship and used an energy surge to fry the stolen data. {{storylink|Metrowars 2}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
The Insecticons took part in an attack on [[Kyushu]] that attracted the attention of the Autobots. The [[Four-Wheel Drive Corps]] responded, but the attack turned out to be an ambush as the Insecticons trapped the Autobots in a volcanic crater. Luckily, the Four-Wheel Drive Corps was able to "combine" and perform the fearsome "Four-Wheel Drive Robo Combination Scrumbuster" attack. The blast of energy was so powerful that it sent the Insecticons fleeing in terror. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|issue #3}}

====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
[[File:Mars attacks the insecticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"...If there's anyone here who can beat the Martians at a pie-eating contest, it's us, us..."]]
Shrapnel, Kickback, and Bombshell were among the Decepticon forces who formed an alliance with the Autobots during a [[Martian]] invasion. They saved [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] from some of the Martians' giant ants. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}
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====Ask Vector Prime====
In [[Primax 1185.04 Alpha]], the Insecticons were among the few allies [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found in his campaign against [[Cobra]]-controlled Earth. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/13}}

In a strange 'amalgam' universe created by the machinations of [[Sideways (AVP)|Sideways]] and [[Gong (GoBots)|Gong]], the Insecticons were replaced by several [[Renegade]]s during the events of the [[Unicron War]]. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Straxusholdscourt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
The Decepticon warriors Bombshell, Shrapnel, Kickback, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] were seemingly high-ranking officers under the command of Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], Lord High Governor of [[Polyhex]]. Shrapnel served as Straxus's Executive Officer, and was presented as a cruel, sadistic being, with no notable sign of a speech impediment. It was he that supervised the technicians who received—and eventually decoded—a transmission from [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] on [[Earth]], and later he who was given the distinctly thankless task of assisting Straxus in the management of the [[space bridge]] project.

The six appeared to serve as [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]'s security in some fashion, since Shrapnel personally captured the [[Autobot]] [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] and brought him to Straxus—and, later, after [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] had been deliberately taken prisoner, it was Shrapnel who brought him before the tyrant in the space bridge construction hangar—only to be assaulted by a less-than-grateful Decepticon leader. Later, all six were observed flying into battle against Autobot intruders. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}} {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}

[[File:Kickback target 2006.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
At this point, the Insecticon trio transformed into forms which appeared to very closely resemble their later Earthen modes—albeit without any visible shifting of mass (i.e. Shrapnel is still the same size as in his robotic mode, as evidenced when he seizes hold of Scrounge). ''Later, during the attempt to assassinate [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] (itself in reality bait for the [[Wreckers]]' [[Operation: Volcano]]), Kickback does apparently reduce in size, so it's possible that the Insecticons already have this ability, but that it is optional, in the same way that Soundwave appears able to decide on a whim what size he wishes his alt mode to be on any given day.''

''After the fall of Darkmount and the crippling of Straxus, the trio continued to be influential figures in the Cybertronian Decepticon Army, and were part of a battle unit regarded by the Autobots as being some of the Decepticons' [[Ten Deadliest Killers]]—specifically, Bombshell, Shrapnel, Kickback, Dirge, Thrust, Ramjet, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Octane]], and [[Macabre]]—so much so, in fact, that Emirate Xaaron planned the dangerous Operation: Volcano to lure them into a deadly trap, believing that the extermination of this group would deliver a great psychological blow for the Resistance.''

''Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on one's allegiance, after [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] had tricked a doomed [[Autobot traitor]] into passing on fake information to a typically murderous Shrapnel, Operation: Volcano began to fall apart as a result of events on Earth. First, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] was removed from the Wreckers' strike force to travel to Earth, and second, after Kickback had completed reconnaissance, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] himself contacted the Decepticon attack group and ordered the Insecticons to report to Earth—immediately. Unwilling to risk disobeying Megatron, everyone but Macabre returned to Polyhex.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

''Significantly, during these events, the trio are twice referred to as Insecticons by name, suggesting both that Cybertron does possess insect life, and that their forms are indeed already based upon it—an implication absent in the US strip.''

[[File:Bombshell marvel-21.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb]]
The three Insecticons were sent to Earth via a repaired or rebuilt space bridge, where they fell under the command of Megatron, who altered them ''making minor modifications'' in order to allow them to transform into the likenesses of ''Earthside'' insects. Megatron intended to make use of the space bridge to revitalise Cybertron, by connecting a vast drilling pipe transdimensionally between Earth and a massive turbine and generator complex constructed on Cybertron, and drilling through Hoover Dam to do it. To this end, he utilised the Insecticons' unique talents—Bombshell used one of his Cerebro-shells to take the mind of one of the Dam's technical staff, [[Ricky Vasquez]], Shrapnel's electrical powers were used to remote-operate the Dam's electrical machinery, and Kickback... kicked a door down.

[[File:Shrapnel aerialbots over america.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]
When the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] on their first mission intervened, both the Insecticons and their three Strike Plane comrades, also having travelled to Earth, fared badly against them. Shrapnel's antennae were twisted, courtesy of [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]'s torque rifle, and ultimately Ricky Vasquez's free will and love of his daughter were enough to allow him to overcome Bombshell's cerebro-shell entirely, pulling Megatron's trigger and destroying the drill. Battered, Shrapnel and Kickback somewhat unceremoniously carried a still fulminating Megatron off into the distance. Meanwhile, however, Bombshell, having seen an opportunity in his small insect-size, attached himself to the Aerialbot leader [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and returned with him to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in secret. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

Bombshell planted a cerebro-shell in the head of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], current head of the Earthbound Autobots. The shell failed to take full effect for unknown reasons, but ''did'' permit Megatron and Soundwave to tap into and monitor Optimus' thoughts—including the Creation Matrix. Thus, Bombshell was indirectly responsible for Megatron being able to give life to the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], and presumably (though it is never stated) the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] as well. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}}

The point at which he left the Ark is unknown, but the trio continued to make sporadic appearances amongst the Decepticon forces until the [[Underbase Saga]]. Shrapnel notably used his electrical powers to remote-control the bridge of a cargo ship at one point, but beyond that, the trio seem to have faded into the background. Although not shown being deactivated or destroyed by [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] during this conflict, they were still never seen again. They may have been taken out of action at this point, or possibly during the preceding inter-faction fighting. It is also possible that they simply chose to lie low for a while.

''The Insecticons Chop Shop and Venom, although not specifically identified as Insecticons at any point in this continuity, were part of the Decepticons' original [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], which was sent to Earth in fragile alliance with the Wreckers to hunt down and destroy [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in late 1988-early 1989. Predictably, few of either group survived the encounter with the future Decepticon, and these Insecticons were apparently slaughtered—either by Galvatron or by the [[Straxus (G1)|clone of Megatron]] with whom he had formed an alliance. As the story never presents a full roster of the Mayhem Attack Squad, it is possible that Ransack and Barrage were also members, but the numbers given make it impossible for them to have been also present and killed off-panel.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

During one alternate future, Shrapnel and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] attempted to kill [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] on the planet of [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]] in the year [[2006]],{{storylink|The Final Battle!}} ''but this particular timeline was rewritten when Galvatron time-travelled back to 1987 to escape [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]].'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Earthforce insecticons.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|Om nom nom.]]
The three original Insecticons were among the Decepticons recruited—and possibly reactivated—by Megatron on Earth during the [[Decepticon Civil War]] there, while Optimus Prime was focused on the approaching threat of Unicron. Although initially loyal to Megatron, they were bested in combat by Starscream—then theoretically under [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s command—when he infiltrated Megatron's base. Starscream subdued the trio using an electrically charged flyswat known as a [[rustbug hoop]]—thereby proving the existence of [[Rustbug|Cybertronian insect life]]—and more or less blackmailed them into joining forces with himself and Soundwave in their plans to reunite both Earthbound Decepticon factions by disposing of Megatron and Shockwave and taking their place. {{storylink|Bugged!}}

Bombshell's cerebro-shells, now apparently grown somewhat more reliable, were used at least twice during this period—once to drive the Aerialbot gestalt [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] into running amok, {{storylink|Inside Story!}} and later to rewrite the memories of journalist [[Irwin Spoon]], ensuring the continued success of Soundwave and Starscream's smear campaign against the Autobots. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:LooseEnds1 Soundwave Insecticons.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|left|Soundwave should really spray in there.]]
Twenty-one years after the regeneration of Cybertron, Soundwave ordered [[Venom (G1)|Venom]], [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]] and [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]] to assassinate the insurgents [[Windrazor (G2)|Windrazor]], [[Afterburner (G2)|Afterburner]], [[Terradive (G2)|Terradive]] and [[Eagle Eye (G2)|Eagle Eye]], who were holed up in a [[Kalis]] weapons-decommissioning depot, threatening to detonate a clutch of reclaimed warheads. The Insecticons executed their mission with ease but were surprised in turn by the arrival of the "all-new, all-cuddly" [[Wreckers]], who quickly restrained them inside a [[detention-sphere]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Decepticons purge secrets and lies 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]] on Cybertron, the Insecticons fell under the command of Lord [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]. Chop Shop was seen participating in a Decepticon assault alongside Barrage, Ransack, and Venom {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}} and later took part in attacking an Autobot fort in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[Border Regions]] alongside Bombshell, Shrapnel, and Kickback. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}} The latter three subsequently joined Straxus in watching Autobot prisoners being executed in Darkmount's [[smelting pool]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Bombshell kickback shrapnel soundwave ravage war within 1-2.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback, along with Soundwave and Ravage, were sent by Megatron to assassinate the new Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} They failed when Optimus royally kicked their asses. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} In their Cybertronian modes, Shrapnel transformed into a jet, and while the others were not seen to transform, Bombshell appeared to have the parts to become a tank while Kickback looked to possibly transform into a type of dragster. The remaining Insecticons caused terror throughout Cybertron and joined Shockwave's attack on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. Chop Shop was seen to transform into a wheeled vehicle (with pincers) while Venom became a jet. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}}

[[File:DestinedforNothing DeluxeInsecticons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth.]]
During the [[Dark Ages]], the Insecticons split among the Decepticon splinter groups. Venom, Chop Shop, Ransack and Barrage joined the [[Ultracon]]s, {{storylink|Escalation}} while Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback remained with the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}} Although the Decepticon forces were eventually reunited, {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} the former Ultracon Insecticons were reduced to vampirism, capturing [[Micromaster]]s and draining them of [[energon]]. By this point, they looked to transform into their Earthen modes somehow. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

Meanwhile, Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback sent to [[Earth]] by Shockwave after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] crash-landed on the planet. They were to guide Earth's development and prepare it for conquest (real logical choice there, Shockwave) but were followed by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. We're not entirely sure of the sequence of events, but it appears that the Insecticons played dead until [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] got bored and wandered off. It's assumed they gained their insect forms around this time. {{storylink|Extermination}}

In the present day, after the fall of Shockwave's regime on Cybertron, {{storylink|War and Peace}} the Earthen Insecticons resurfaced in [[San Desto]], taking control of the town and growing an army of Insecticon clones. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} A team of Autobots assisted by the [[Earth Defense Command]] managed to defeat them. {{storylink|Extermination}}

===Descent into Evil===
The remnants of the Insecticons had been widely dispersed, apparently lacking access to their cloning abilities. The Decepticon general [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]], seeking to provide the [[Decepticon/Predacon Alliance]] with the means to return the balance of power to their favor, established a research facility on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]]. In this lab, the surviving Insecticons Buzzclaw and Dirge were analyzed, and their genetic cloning ability unlocked once more. The resultant [[Virulent Clone]]s fought against an Autobot team sent to destroy the base, but were ultimately destroyed along with their base, and possibly Buzzclaw. {{storylink|Descent into Evil}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Kickback was seen among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field to run out of power so they could capture the Autobots. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}}

When a team of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and [[Cobra]] members were sent to a dark future where the Decepticons had conquered Earth, they were attacked by a swarm of Insecticon clones. [[Torch (G.I. Joe)|Torch]] managed to deactivate them using an [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] grenade. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

Later in the normal timeline, Shrapnel, Venom, Ransack and Barrage were seen under [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s command, fighting back against a combined Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:AllHailMegatron8-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|"We've got to get organized. We should not be losing to grasshoppers, people."]]
The first Insecticons dwelt deep beneath Cybertron, a mindless "[[Insecticon swarm|swarm]]" that defended the core of the planet from subterranean threats. {{storylink|First Strike issue 5|First Strike #5}} {{storylink|Transformers: Historia|Historia}} An erroneous account places [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] during the early days of the Decepticon movement, while [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] later used a thing called "Bombshell" to brainwash [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}} Venom, Barrage, Chop Shop, and Ransack do not appear to have any connections to this swarm; the first three members of the group hunted for the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] under [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s command, {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}} while Ransack was stationed elsewhere. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

In the years leading up to the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], a group of Decepticon scientists launched an ambitious campaign to [[cloning|clone]] the primitive creatures in great numbers. {{storylink|Transformers: Historia|Historia}} However, the inefficient process yielded only three successes—Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel—and approximately three thousand of mutant failures. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} These three Insecticons joined the Decepticon force on Earth, taking part in both the defeat and banishment of the Autobot forces there, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} the conquest of New York, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} and having to listen to [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] waffle. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4|All Hail Megatron #4}} Assaulting [[Beijing]] with Skywarp and Thundercracker, they quickly agitated Skywarp by telling him the Seekers were no longer the elite warriors of the Decepticons, replaced by newer warriors, like the Constructicons. This nearly caused Skywarp, and by proxy Thundercracker, to attack them. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} The Decepticons left the [[Insecticon swarm|mutant swarm]] behind on the dead planet; {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} they menaced the exiled Autobots there for some time until [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] eventually returned and destroyed the majority of their forces. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}}

In New York, Starscream recruited the Insecticons to help overthrow Megatron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} When they acted on this betrayal, however, Megatron defeated all three of them with little effort. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} The Insecticons battled the European military and the newly returned Autobots, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} but fled the planet along with Starscream and his troops when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] defeated Megatron. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}} {{storylink|Uneasy Lies the Head}}

[[File:Needlenose kickback shrapnel all his engines.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Man, Kickback and Shrapnel are letting just anybody join the Insecticons these days.]]
Over the next few years, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sunstreaker]]—with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s assistance—exterminated the remainder of mutant clones on Cybertron, save for a friendly member of the swarm that Sunstreaker named "[[Bob (IDW)|Bob]]". By that point, the three main Insecticons had set up residence on a desolate asteroid base along with Starscream's Decepticon remnant; while their leader did nothing, his followers cannibalized each other for fuel and parts, and Shrapnel and Kickback killed [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] for this reason. {{storylink|All His Engines}} Bombshell and Shrapnel later unsuccessfully tried to defend the base from [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s infiltration. {{storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s return to the planet caused whatever remained of the mutant swarm to transform into [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s. {{storylink|Hasbro Heroes Sourcebook issue 1|Buster, Bob, and D.0.C. profiles}} Once Megatron was back in command, he summoned the Insecticons and his other troops to Cybertron, where [[D-Void]] brainwashed them into serving as components of the "[[Deceptigod]]". {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}}

[[File:Prowl Bombshell Devisive.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]

The defeat of the Deceptigod also marked the end of the war; as the postwar world took shape, Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Ransack, ended up having to work for the Autobots. {{storylink|Stick Together}} {{storylink|City on Fire}} Bombshell became a major player in Megatron's new plan to conquer Cybertron and used his cerebro-shells to take control of [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] as part of a bid to create a new version of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]; {{storylink|Devisive}} {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} however, during the subsequent battle for [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] stabbed him through the head and killed him. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} By this point, Venom, Barrage, and Chop Shop had become members of [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]'s [[Titan Hunter]]s, {{storylink|The Reluctant Specialist}} and were later joined by Ransack. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}}

Many years later, the terrorists of the [[Iron Ring]] briefly encountered a swarm of subterranean Insecticons during their attack on Cybertron, but quickly outran the monsters as they pushed deeper towards the planet's core. {{storylink|First Strike issue 5|First Strike #5}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:HeartsofSteel2 Insecticons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Bugs thrive on carnage, tiger. They consume, infest, destroy, live off the death and destruction of other species."]]
Kickback, Bombshell and Shrapnel fought the Autobots on Earth in ancient times, then went into stasis to avoid an Ice Age and didn't wake up until the 19th century. They fell under the command of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}} In order to get [[Tobias Muldoon]] the funding he needed to build the Decepticons a base, Starscream sent the Insecticons to rob a train carrying cash and bullion from the Denver Mint. Taking on a [[Insectrain|combined train mode]], they knocked the train off the rails and stole the money, although they didn't see the value in [[Gold|weak metal]] and sheets of paper. They delivered the stolen property to Starscream and Muldoon the following morning. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}} The Insecticons were later seen aiding in the construction of more Decepticons, including the [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], in preparation of the Decepticons' master plan. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 3|Hearts of Steel #3}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|The False Power}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Targetmasters-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
The Insecticon trio of Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel worked for Megatron as bounty hunters, and captured some of the recently arrived [[human]]s of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} Other Insecticons lived underground; when Cybertron transformed into [[Primus]], they fled the sub-levels in a mass migration. {{storylink|Escape from Primus}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart2-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|YUM YUM EAT EM UP]]

Bombshell, Skrapnel and Kickback emerged from the [[Forge Pyramid]] with a unique hunger for materials that could never be sated. Shortly after their first meal, it transpired they could metabolize what they ate into an ultra-powerful form of energon, dubbed [[Ore-13|Ultra-Energon]]. The trio were studied extensively, and painfully, by the scientific elite of Cybertron, who failed to glean the secrets of their biology. With no answers to be found, the three were set to work, consuming the waste of Cybertron to turn it into energon, receiving great, though irrelevant to them, praise for their contributions. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}}

When the [[War of the Threefold Spark]] broke out, the trio took to the battlefields and began consuming the dead and the dying. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}} As Cybertronians scrambled to the front lines, nobody kept tabs on the Insecticons; eventually, the trio approached [[Exarchon]]'s minion [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who had begun a series of [[cloning]] experiments. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Shockwave's cloning machinery ran on the ultra-energon the Insecticons could produce in large quantities, and eventually Bombshell cut a deal with the scientist: in exchange for their services, Shockwave would clone ''them''. Although Shockwave ran some preliminary tests and discovered that the three were well-suited for the rigorous cloning process, he ultimately witheld this information from them for fear that they had only just begun testing the limits of their destructive potential. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} After the end of the war, the trio were banished from Cybertron and eventually wound up on the planet [[Mayalx]]. Bombshell claimed that the Cybertronian government had grown wary of their powers and wondered if they would ever develop a taste for living Cybertronians; because of this, the government rebranded them as the lowly "Insecticons" and put them to work far from Cybertron. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}}

[[File:ConstructiconsRisingPart2-InsecticonsMetabolizing.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

Eventually, Bombshell and the other Insecticons re-established contact with Shockwave and joined [[The Rise]], which had begun recruiting disaffected Cybertronians from the colonies and turning them into potential [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] operatives. When the team discovered the similarly disgraced [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s on Mayalx, Bombshell saw a valuable set of catspaws that could be manipulated to help the Insecticons gather energon for their cause. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} After first feasting on a dead worker [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] killed by accident, the Insecticons confronted the builders during one of [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s regular sparring matches. Bombshell had explained their own history and encouraged [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] and his friends to embrace their full potential by taking revenge on the society that had scorned their talents. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 2}}

After the Constructicons had agreed to attack, using their [[Devastator (G1)|combined form]], the Insecticons consumed three workers, their living [[spark]]s giving the Insecticons the extra juice to produce a particularly volatile variety of energon. Once the Constructicons had over-fuelled on their energon cubes and ravaged the colony as the newly christened Devastator, Bombshell delivered a grisly, ironic toast to [[Nominus Prime]]: the bot who'd made this all possible. Many cycles later, after the Insecticons had devoured and processed everything—and ''everyone''—Devastator had destroyed, [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]'s unit arrived to pick up their energon cube shipment to take back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 4}}

Following the fall of the [[Tether]], the Insecticons had returned to Cybertron, feasting on the inhabitants of the [[A'ovan habitat]] before [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] and [[Road Rage (G1)|Road Rage]] chased them out. As they flew off, Bombshell noted that they needed more life to sustain themselves, knowing where they could find a supplier. {{storylink|Escape Part One}} That supplier was Shockwave. The Insecticons confronted him inside one of his bases, angry at the mere handouts they had been given, and regarding his promises as empty. Shockwave assuaged them that the clone army they sought would take time, and the three stormed off. Unwilling to wait on their ally any longer, they set their own plan in motion. Using Bombshell's cerebro-shells, they made Skystalker their inside man, an agent to 'procure' cloning machinery while they acquired the fuel. Namely, living Cybertronians. Setting out, they attacked a caravan of Autobots protecting a convoy of organics. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} The Autobots fought back, and ultimately the Insecticons made off with only one of them, but this was enough for their needs. Returning to their base, an immersant Titan, they began the process, vowing to show everyone on Cybertron what they were capable of. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} Their swarm of clones soon broke free and swarmed to Darkmount, devouring two Arks in the process. On return to the Titan, the Insecticons promptly devoured their progeny, so they could use the resultant Ultra Energon to make more clones, and continue their cycle of feeding. {{storylink|Escape Part Five}}

[[File:SeaOfRustI-Insecticonhive.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]

Over the next forty cycles, swarms of feral Insecticon clones continued to menace Darkmount and the surrounding regions. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} The clones became a regular nuisance to the remaining defenders of Darkmount and the organic refugees they protected, and the city's Autobot defenders continually repelled their assaults upon the city as their reserves dwindled. {{storylink|The Landscape of Fear}} Eventually, Shockwave and the Insecticons agreed to a truce; as a result, when the Decepticons caught wind of [[Termagax]]'s [[House (building)|mobile fortress]] near the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], Shockwave contacted Bombshell and ordered him to take out the fortress—safe in the knowledge that the task would significantly weaken Bombshell's clone army. The full might of the Insecticon swarm exhausted Termagax's ammunition reserves, but the clones could not penetrate the walls of the building before Autobot reinforcements arrived and eliminated the swarm. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}

Still eager to feast on Darkmount, the Insecticons continued to attack the settlement but were consistently pushed back. With their reserves dwindling, [[Termagax]] observed an Insecticon carrying a [[rust worm]], which gave her an idea on how to defeat them {{storylink|The Landscape of Fear}} While [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Glyph (Universe)|Glyph]] worked to create a high-density [[data-bomb]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] secured a specimen while [[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]]'s team tracked the Insecticons to their primary nest in the Cybertronian Mountains. {{storylink|Radical Time}} After taking out the majority of the swarm by sacrificing House, Termagax and the Autobots were able to reprogram the Insecticons to feast on the rust worms and end two threats to the planet at once. {{storylink|End of Time}}
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===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPart2-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Awakening aboard the ''Ark'' in 1984, the Insecticons took part in the Decepticon conquest of [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} In the year [[2029]], they reinforced the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]' attack on [[Skynet]]'s [[Omega Base]] and emerged triumphant, failing to notice that their enemy had sent a [[T-800]] back in time to prevent this future from ever coming to pass. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}

In the new timeline, the T-800 arrived at the ''Ark'' just before the Insecticons could be revived by the other Decepticons. The interference of the Terminator, along with its unwilling companion [[Sarah Connor]], caused the repair beams meant for the Insecticons to revive Optimus Prime and Bumblebee instead. Despite this setback, the Insecticons were soon brought back online and retreated with the other Decepticons. Megatron sent them and [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] to scout the surrounding regions for energy sources; they found a [[Cyberdyne Systems]] facility and directed Megatron and the other Decepticons to attack the building for its nuclear reactor. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPart3-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
The Decepticons deduced a connection between the robotics lab and the Terminator which had attacked them; however, they did not realize that the robot hailed from the ''future'', and so Megatron ordered the trio to tear the building apart in search of more Terminator robots before the Autobots arrived. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}}

The Insecticons took part in the ensuing battle that would ultimately mark the end of the war; though [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] killed Kickback, Bumblebee and [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] were able to incapacitate Skrapnel and Bombshell by tricking them into shooting each other. The Autobots took the pair prisoner after Megatron perished, but when the Autobots returned to Mount St. Hillary they discovered that the T-800 had destroyed the ship. Bombshell suggested that he and Skrapnel could leave no trace of the ''Ark'' or its occupants, but Optimus decided against it until the lava had cooled. Instead, he proposed a truce between all the remaining Cybertronians on Earth, one that the four remaining Decepticons agreed to. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:StrengthInNumbers-Insecticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|These bloody things are everywhere. They're in the lift, in the lorry, in the bond wizard, and all over the malonga gilderchuck!]]
The Insecticons were among the many Transformers teleported to [[Equestria]], and frightened some rabbits when they arrived. {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} The rapacious trio and their clones soon invaded the neighboring [[Sweet Apple Acres]] farm and devoured their way through [[Applejack]]'s apple orchard. Although Applejack's initial attempts to shoo them away proved ineffective, she and her many family members were eventually able to see them off. {{storylink|Strength in Numbers}} The three original Insecticons joined Megatron during their attack on the [[Crystal Empire]] but were eventually banished back to Cybertron along with all of the other defeated Decepticons. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Shrapnel, Bombshell and Kickback led an enormous swarm of Insecticons to attack a farm. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Insecticons|Insecticons commercial}}

==Games==
===Transformers Legends===
Kickback, Hardshell, and Sharpshot rebelled from Megatron's rule and began consuming GM crops. Their imminent clone army threatened to spell doom for Earth until their plan was foiled by an alliance of Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Harvest of the Insecticons}} Venom, Barrage, and Chop Shop attempted to thwart the secret Autobot commando unit known as the [[Bee Team (G1)|Bee Team]]. {{storylink|The Bee Team}} Sharpshot, Hardshell, and Kickback attacked [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] after the Autobot commander brought [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] to Earth. {{storylink|Junkion Reunion}}

===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:Devastation-Cyberforming.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
The ancient starship ''[[Proudstar]]'' contained a swarm of Insecticons as part of its [[cyberforming|terraforming]] system. Upon encountering a potential world, the swarm would work in concert with the ship's [[plasma energy]] to transform the world into one capable of supporting mechanical life. While [[Nova Prime]] initially only terraformed barren worlds, after a stop on a [[Unicron|strangely sinister planet]], a dark influence led him to begin wiping out populated worlds to reshape into copies of Cybertron.

When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] activated the ''Proudstar's'' systems, he unleashed the swarm upon the Earth, who spread out and . The Autobots were forced to venture into the crashed ship, where they defeated [[Shrapnel (G1)|three]] [[Bombshell (G1)|large]] [[Kickback (G1)|Insecticons]] and accessed the ship's systems to shut down the swarm.
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
The Insecticons were a group of ancient Cybertronians that took the form of various arthropods, which they considered to be their natural shape. Their primal hunger for energon led them to ally with the Decepticons. The Insecticons also commanded [[Insecticon swarm|”The Swarm”]], a massive army of clones and copies that obeyed the dominant “Alpha Insecticons”. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Shrapnel.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Shrapnel, Shrapnel]]
*'''Insecticons''' ([[1985]])
**[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
**[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
**[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:The Insecticons were sold in small boxed packages at the $6 price point in 1985 and 1986. They are [[Diaclone]]-origin toys, retaining the vestigial "cockpits" common to such toys. They are decorated in a standard color scheme dominated by black, with purple, yellow, and silver chrome hightlights.

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[[File:G1 barrage toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Barrage]]
*'''Deluxe Insecticons''' (1985)
**[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]
**[[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]]
**[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
**[[Venom (G1)|Venom]]
{{toydesigner|[[Shinji Aramaki]] (concept artist)}}
:The four Deluxe Insecticons were originally designed by [[Artmic]] and released in the ''Armored Insect Battalion Beetras'' (機甲虫隊ビートラス) toyline by [[Takatoku Toys]], likely explaining their near-total absence from vintage Generation 1 fiction. They feature larger size and greater complexity than the standard Insecticons. Their color scheme is not unified.

*'''Decoys''' ([[1987]])
**Bombshell
**Kickback
**Shrapnel

*'''Action Masters''' ([[1990]])
**Bombshell
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}}

*'''e-HOBBY''' ([[2004]])
**[[Salvo (G1)|Salvo]]
**[[Shothole]]
**[[Zaptrap]]

:[[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] [[redeco]]s of Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel, respectively.
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Insectrons''' (2004)

:Kickback, Shrapnel, and Bombshell were offered as a [[giftset]] in the "[[The Transformers Collection|book-box]]" line of [[reissue]]s. This set design would be the basis of multiple further reissues listed below.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy Virulent Clone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A Virulent Clone]]
*'''Descent into Evil''' ([[2005]])
**[[Buzzclaw (G1)|Buzzclaw]]
**[[Dirge (Timelines)|Dirge]]

*'''Convention attendee bonus toys''' (2005)
**[[Virulent Clone]]
:All the Timelines Insecticons are redecos of the ''Beast Wars'' [[Buzzclaw (BW)#Toys|Buzzclaw]] mold, manufactured for [[BotCon 2005]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
*'''Insecticons''' (Commemorative Edition three-pack, [[2009]])
:Includes the Insecticons Hardshell, Kickback, and Sharpshot. These are reissues of the original Insecticons Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel.
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===''Generations''===
Notably, all three of the original Insecticons received new toys under the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' branding, all of them as part of the Legends Class [[size class|price point]]. However, each of them was released under a different [[subline imprint]], each incorporating that subline's [[gimmick]] for the Legends Class. In addition, one of the Deluxe Insecticons received two different toys as well.

====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generationstoy-SkrapnelReflector.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One letter away from his original name, name.]]
*'''Megatron & Chop Shop''' (Legends Class two-pack, [[2013]])
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)}}
:A small companion figure for the Legends Class figure of [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GenerationsLegends|Megatron]] released under the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' subline imprint, [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]] features a minimal transformation (he basically transforms into a stag beetle by lying down on the ground). He also features a [[5 mm post|5 mm handle]] in his chest that allows Megatron (or any other figure with hands supporting 5mm handles) to hold him in insect mode and use him as a claw. On top of that, he can be transformed into a mine plow that can be attached to the front end of Megatron's tank mode.

*'''Skrapnel & Reflector''' (Legends Class two-pack, [[2014]])
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] and [[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:A Legends Class figure of "[[Shrapnel (G1)#Generations|Skrapnel]]" (so named for [[trademark]] purposes, just like the figure from the ''Platinum Edition'' set listed below) released under the ''Thrilling 30'' subline imprint, including a small figure of [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]] that can be used by Skrapnel (or any other figure with hands supporting 5mm handles) not only in camera mode, but also in an additional weapon mode. Additionally, Reflector can also be mounted on Skrapnel's back in insect mode.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
*'''Insecticons''' (Platinum Edition three-pack, [[2015]])
:The original Insecticons were once again reissued for the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' 3-pack, under the ''Generations'' line. Each figure comes with an extra Energon Cube accessory. Shrapnel is now named "Skrapnel", whereas Bombshell got his original name back, albeit with an "Insecticon" prefix.

:This set was releaed as a [[Kmart]] exclusive in the United States. However, it was also stocked by US-based online retailers [[BigBadToyStore]] and TFSource, who supposedly obtained it as an import from Asia. It was available in several of Hasbro's Asian markets (namely Singapore, the Philippines and China; it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not). In Canada and Australia, it was sold at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was officially available via the UK division of [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and A1Toys. In Germany, it was originally available via Bankroft, an online retailer that otherwise specializes in [[Nerf]] blasters and accessories, as part of a special "Fan Edition" arrangement through Hasbro Germany, with the help of several German [[fandom|fan]] sites. Due to low sales, the unsold stock was later sold to Actionfiguren24, a German online retailer that specializes in imported toys, who was able to lower its price for its existing stock of imported Insecticon sets as a result.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Legends-Class-Bombshell.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Bombshell, featuring an "abandoned" gun mode.]]
*'''Bombshell''' (Legends Class, [[2014]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:A Legends Class figure of [[Bombshell (G1)#Generations|Bombshell]] (simply named "Bombshell" again, without a prefix unlike the figure from the ''Platinum Edition'' set listed above) released under the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' subline imprint. In addition to his robot and insect modes, he also sports additional [[5 mm post|5 mm handles]] that allow him to be held by [[combiner]] figures (or any other figure with hands supporting 5mm handles) in what's presumed to be a third "weapon mode", although such a mode is not officially depicted in the [[instructions]] or any of the [[stock photography|stock photo]]s for the figure. Bombshell's purple plastic color does not match up with Skrapnel's, and on top of that, he features orange instead of yellow [[paint operation]]s.

*'''Chop Shop''' (Legends Class, 2015)
: A redeco (and minor retool) of ''Thrilling 30'' Skrapnel sporting a new head sculpt, resembling the Deluxe Insecticon [[Chop Shop (G1)#CombinerWars|Chop Shop]]. Unlike with Skrapnel, no companion figure was included.
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Legends-Kickback.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Completing the set.]]
*'''Kickback''' (Legends Class, 2016)
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
: A Legends Class figure of [[Kickback (G1)#Generations|Kickback]] released under the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' subline imprint. He features a cockpit that can house a [[Titan Master]] figure, similar to the original ''Generation 1'' figure's cockpit originally designed for ''[[Diaclone]]'' pilots. Kickback's colors are once again different from ''Thrilling 30'' Skrapnel and ''Combiner Wars'' Bombshell; notably, his yellow parts are made out of translucent plastic.
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===''Power of the Primes''===
*'''Skrapnel''' (Legends Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Shrapnel (G1)#Power of the Primes|Skrapnel]] is a slight redeco of ''Thrilling 30'' Skrapnel without [[Reflector (G1)#Generations|Reflector]], sporting darker purple plastic, slightly lighter yellow paint, and a barely different paint application pattern on the legs. This means he features no retooling, which also means [[Prime Master]]s can't interact with him the same way they can with other Legends Class figures.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Deluxe-Class-Kickback.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A Deluxe Insecticon, but not a [[Deluxe Insecticon]].]]
*'''Kickback''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
*'''Shrapnel''' (Deluxe Class, [[2023]])
*'''Bombshell''' (Deluxe Class, 2023)
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ken Christiansen]] and [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept art)}}<ref>Transformers Panel at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]]</ref>

:After several years of being confined to the Legends Class scale, ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Kickback (G1)#Legacy|Kickback]] is the first ''Generations'' Insecticon made at the Deluxe Class scale. ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Evolution (2023)|Legacy: Evolution]]'', the second year branding of ''Legacy'', would complete the trio with [[Shrapnel (G1)#Legacy|Shrapnel]] and [[Bombshell (G1)#Legacy|Bombshell]]'s addition to the line.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:Buzzworthy Creatures Collide Ransack.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|A Deluxe [[Deluxe Insecticon]].]]
*'''Creatures Collide''' (4-pack, [[2022]])
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Ken Christiansen]] and [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept art)}}

A new toy of [[Ransack (G1)#BuzzworthyBumblebee|Ransack]], retooled from the Kickback figure mentioned above, was included in a ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' box set alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#CreaturesCollide|Goldbug]], [[Skywasp#BuzzworthyBumblebee|Skywasp]] and [[Scorponok (BW)#BuzzworthyBumblebee|Predacon Scorponok]].
As with other products under the line, it was a Target Exclusive, though this set in particular was stocked by In Demand Toys in the UK before any official announcement by Hasbro.
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==Merchandise==
===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesperceptorhardshell.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The mind is his playpen, and now he's IN the playpen.]]
*'''[[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Rodimus]] vs. Insecticon''' (Shrapnel, renamed due to trademark issues) ([[2007]])
*'''[[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]] vs. Kickback''' ([[2008]])
*'''Perceptor vs. Hardshell''' (Bombshell, renamed due to trademark issues) (2008)
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==Notes==
*The command structure of the Insecticons is a little fraught.
**Per the original [[profile]]s written by [[Bob Budiansky]], Venom was intended to be the group's leader. His [[bio]] notes that he fears his position as leader being usurped, and he has the highest "rank" number on his [[Tech Spec]]s out of all seven original Insecticon toys.
**However, because Venom and the other deluxe Insecticons did not appear in the animated series, he was not able to fulfil that role for the cartoon. Generally speaking, the cartoon tended to present the three Insecticons who did appear—Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback—as being fairly equal to one another, but when circumstances demanded, Shrapnel served as the leader of the group, speaking for the others and generally issuing instructions.
**But it was Bombshell who received the most ''attention'' on the show, his creepy personality and mind-control powers holding more story potential. This, along with the occasional instance where he uttered the "attack" order for the group, led to the belief in early online fandom that ''he'' was in charge of the team. That, in turn, has influenced some official media; it was implied he was seeking to usurp command of the Insecticons from Shrapnel in Dreamwave's comics books, and he is definitely the spokesperson for the team in the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005]] and [[2019 IDW continuity|2019]] IDW continuities.
**But the fact is, going purely on Tech Spec numbers, it's ''Kickback'' who should actually be the leader of the trio, as he's got a "7" rank in comparison to Bombshell and Shrapnel's "6"! Though the original Kickback never displayed leadership skills, his [[Kickback (FOC)|counterpart from the Aligned continuity]] would be depicted as the leader of his universe's version of the Insecticons in his toy bio, and that bio would in turn be recycled for the original Kickback by the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game. It's still influencing things years later, as, during [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2021]], ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Kickback (G1)#Legacy|Kickback]] was referred to as being the Insecticon leader!
*The Insecticons' insect modes are generally depicted as about the size of cars, clearly not "in disguise" in any meaningful way. But in some continuities they have also shrunk to various sizes - either small relative to other [[Transformer]]s, or even as small as actual [[Earth]] insects. The latter is possibly the most extreme [[size changing]] capability any characters have been shown to have.
*The exact meaning of the scene explaining the Insecticons' origin in the cartoon is not clear. Megatron says that the Insecticons' escape pod was launched "before [[Nemesis (G1)|our own ship]] crashed here millions of years ago". One might reasonably take this to mean that the Insecticons were aboard Megatron's ship; however, upon meeting Megatron a few scenes later, Shrapnel says to him "I don't know you", implying that they weren't aboard Megatron's ship. The summary of the episode in the [[production bible]] clarifies this, saying the pod "... was originally part of the Decepticon spacecraft that jettisoned away just before the Autobots and Decepticons crash landed on Earth".<ref>[http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#072 Transformers Production Bible at Tfarchive.com]</ref> Guess Shrapnel was feeling conveniently forgetful-forgetful that day.
*The Insecticons' appearances in both ''The Movie'' and season 3 are the subject of much fan debate. In most cases, the Insecticons were specifically called for, by name, in the episode scripts, while conversely, the script for the movie did ''not'' specifically call for them to be recreated by Unicron, indicating that in actuality, it is the movie, rather than all subsequent material, that was at fault in its depiction of the fates of the characters. In an attempt to make some sense of things, many fans turn to the Insecticons' cloning abilities for a possible explanation, suggesting it was either clones that were transformed, or clones that were seen later. Neither theory really works: only the original three Insecticons were seen during the battle at Autobot City, and the Insecticon clones had never before displayed any sentience (as did the Insecticons on Astrotrain prior to being jettisoned, and the Insecticons that were shown later on). The idea does provide a cute [[fanon]] explanation for the seemingly-endless supply of [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s, though.
[[File:Beet-Papil.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Kickback would totally mack that.]]
*According to the data unlocked with their [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]], the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] have a connection to the Insecticons. What this connection is, however, is unknown.
*A fifth transforming robot insect, a ladybug called Beet-Papil (ビートパピル) or Beet-Lady (ビートレイデ), depending on the source, was featured in the fiction surrounding [[Takatoku Toys|Takatoku]]'s ''Beetras'' toyline. Whether Takatoku ever meant to make Beet-Papil as a toy is uncertain, particularly since the line came out shortly before the company's demise. In addition to her, a transforming butterfly, who took the name Beet-Papil when the ladybug wasn't using it, and firefly, Beet-Bigal (ビートビガル), can be seen in some of the Beetras merchandise<ref>[http://diaclone.net/gattaioh/beet/beet7/index.html Beetras butterfly and firefly.]</ref> and designs for a transforming bee figure were found among a cache of Beetras concept art.<ref>[http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?1,163228 Beetras concept art.]</ref> Whether these would also have gotten toys had the company not bankrupted is unknown.
*In the commentary for ''[[You Can Draw Transformers]]'', [[Simon Furman]] notes that the Insecticons have acid-secreting powers. This has yet to show up in any fiction.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Insectron''' (インセクトロン ''Insekutoron''), '''Insecticon''' (インセクティコン ''Insekutikon'')
*''Hebrew:'' '''Ḥereknikim''' (חרקניקים, "Insectniks")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Álcarovarok''' ("Decepticon-insects"), '''Rovarángok''' ("Insectarangs", animated movie's 1st dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Mini-Insector'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jīqì Kūnchóng''' (机器昆虫, "Machine Insects")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Insecticus''' (Brazil comic), '''Inseticons''' (Brazil comic)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://diaclone.net/gattaioh/beet/ Armored Insect Batallion Beetras at Diaclone.net]
*[http://www.toyboxdx.com/datafiles/data/takatoku2/beetras.php Armored Insect Batallion Beetras at Toyboxdx.com]

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Skynet

2023-09-24T05:13:24Z

Markzilla6895: /* Transformers vs. The Terminator */

[[File:TFvTerminator2 Skynet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Hᴏᴡ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴀ ɴɪᴄᴇ ɢᴀᴍᴇ ᴏғ ᴄʜᴇss?]]
Hailing from a war-torn future, '''Skynet''' is the crowning achievement of humanity's attempts in artificial intelligence. Blessed with intelligence far surpassing its [[human]] creators, Skynet controls a legion of robotic warriors through which it carries out its will across [[Earth]].

==Fiction==
===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
After the [[Decepticon]]s made themselves known in [[1984]], humanity formed [[Skywatch]] to fight against the invaders. Skynet was the only one of the organization's projects to succeed, devising new strategies and weapons to fight back against the invaders, and developing the [[T-800]] and [[T-8000]] robots as an army. Despite these weapons, Skynet failed to save its creators. Skynet fought on for a time, but it was ultimately forced to feign surrender to the Decepticons in order to survive. In secret however, Skynet began constructing a [[time displacement device]] to retroactively win the war. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

By [[2029]], Skynet had finished its time machine and prepared to send a lone T-800 back in time to both destroy the Cybertronians before they emerged and to ensure its own existence. Just as the unit travelled back in time, the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] attacked Skynet's [[Omega Base]] and destroyed the artificial intelligence. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part One}}
[[File:TFvTerminator4 Skynet Reborn.jpg|thumb|left|"Later. Let's play Global Thermonuclear War."]]
When the T-800 arrived in 1984, its interference led to the survival of the [[Autobot]]s, whom the unit explained the history of Skynet to, but omitted its mission to ensure Skynet's creation. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

While the unit ultimately failed to destroy all Cybertronians, its anomalous presence was enough to bring an end to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the unit personally destroying [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. The tyrant's corpse was taken by Skywatch, who managed to reverse engineer a new version of Skynet from his remains, one cast in the likeness of the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}

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==External links==
* [[fandom:terminator:SkyNet|SkyNet]] at the Terminator wiki
* {{w|Skynet (Terminator)|Skynet}} at Wikipedia

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Shadaloo

2022-10-07T18:32:55Z

Markzilla6895: /* Street Fighter II × Transformers */

{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=ShadalooLogo.png|cSize=60x60px|cLink=Shadaloo}}}}
[[File:ShadalooLogo.png|thumb|300px|This money isn't worth the paper it's printed on!]]

'''Shadaloo''' (シャドルー ''Shadorū'') is a global criminal organization led by [[M. Bison]]. Interpol agent [[Chun-Li]] has made it her sworn mission to bring them to justice.

==Fiction==
===''Street Fighter II x Transformers'' toy bios===
M. Bison summoned [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to his world and proposed an alliance between Shadaloo and the Decepticons, believing it to be mutually beneficial. Megatron agreed and scanned Bison, gaining a new body emblazoned with Shadaloo [[insignia]]. {{storylink|Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron [Vega] packaging bio}}

==Toys==
===''Street Fighter II × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 VegaBison.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You still refuse to ACCEPT...my godhood? KEEP your own God! In fact, this might be a good time to PRAY to Him! For I beheld Unicron as he FELL FROM HEAVEN! ...'''LIKE LIIIIIIGHTNIIIIIING!!!''']]
*'''Convoy [Ryu] vs Megatron [Vega]''' ([[May 26]], [[2018]])
**''Accessories'': Cannon, rifle, Headmaster

:Part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Megatron]] [Vega] toy prominently features the Shadaloo insignia. This toy was later brought to the west in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]]-exclusive in the United States.

==External links==
*[[wikia:streetfighter:Shadaloo|Shadaloo]] at the Street Fighter Wiki

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Bruticus (G1)

2022-10-06T21:24:27Z

Markzilla6895: /* Notes */

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{{disambig3|Bruticus}}
:''Bruticus is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Bruticusg1guido.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''They all combine and kick Superion's behind'' ''As the big, bad, battlin' Bruticus!'']]
'''Bruticus''' is the combined form of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] team. A terrifying sight on the battlefield, Bruticus is among the strongest of all Transformers. He can pulverize a suspension bridge with a single 14,000 psi punch. He can lift up to 500,000 pounds. His armor is impervious to most artillery and radiation.

He's also as dumb as a sack of hammers. But as far as Decepticon combiners go, [[Devastator (G1)|mental]] [[Menasor (G1)|problems]] [[Abominus (G1)|aren't terribly]] [[Dinoking|uncommon]]. In fact, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] wishes that he had an army of Bruticuses, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is thankful that he doesn't.

Bruticus is composed of:

*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (torso)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (left arm)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (left leg)
*[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (right arm)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (right leg)
Sometimes, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] forms Bruticus' weapon.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger C. Carmel]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese) |[[Lin Dongfu]] (Chinese), [[Edgar Wald]] (Spanish), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Fight or Flee", "The Burden Hardest to Bear"), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, ''Generation 2'' "Starscream's Brigade", "The Revenge of Bruticus"), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Fight or Flee"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "B.O.T."), [[Marcos Miranda]] (Portuguese), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "Fight or Flee")}}

[[File:Starscreamsbrigade megatron grabbed.jpg|160px|left|thumb]]
Bruticus became active for the first time during a battle between [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s rogue Decepticon brigade and Megatron's forces. Anticipating [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s expected moves, he waited for his former leader to order the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to merge into [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]]. Starscream then unleashed his surprise—he similarly ordered the Combaticons to form the mighty Bruticus. Though extremely low in intelligence, even by the standards of combined robots, he was also extremely powerful, easily defeating Devastator and sending the remaining Decepticons loyal to Megatron into retreat. Unfortunately, the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] arrived and formed [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], who launched an attack from behind, quickly subduing Bruticus. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:Bruticus cartoon.jpg|thumb|"Bruticus crush... Bruticus destroy human who draw Bruticus wrong!"]]
Starscream and the Combaticons were banished from [[Earth]] on an asteroid, and the group quickly had a falling-out. After Starscream left, the Combaticons attacked [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], easily defeating [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his drones. Thirsting for revenge, the Combaticons reprogrammed the [[space bridge]] to pull Earth closer to the Sun, in the hopes of destroying it and every Transformer there. The Autobots and Decepticons temporarily joined forces to retake Cybertron and prevent Earth's destruction, and with Starscream's help, they deactivated the Combaticons once they formed Bruticus through a failsafe device built into the treacherous giant's back. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron agreed that Bruticus must be destroyed, but the Decepticon leader fooled the Autobots by using Shockwave's holographic simulator to make it appear as though Bruticus was destroyed, when in reality the combiner was reprogrammed to be loyal only to Megatron. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[File:Revenge of bruticus 2 threratenShockwave.jpg|left|thumb|"Bruticus want be drawn proper!"]]
Soon afterwards, during Megatron's latest scheme on Earth involving the theft of fighter aircraft using Middle-Eastern criminals, the Combaticons were called into service to defend Megatron's [[Giant Purple Griffin]], a large... thing that apparently pumped oil. Or something. Struggling against the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], the Combaticons formed Bruticus, yet were still knocked over when the Autobot planes twisted a tow cable around his legs. The Decepticon combiner was finally defeated when the Aerialbots ignited the nearby oil wells, causing a massive explosion that sent Megatron, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and Bruticus flying away. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Later, Bruticus was walking down the street, minding his own business (i.e. attacking a human city) when BAM! Bruticus was destroyed in battle with [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (man, this guy can't seem to catch a break). Only Swindle survived, and he sold the remains of his comrades to various mercenaries and [[El Presidente|third-world dictator-types]], only to be forced to locate and rebuild the Combaticons by Megatron. The reformed Bruticus was then defeated when Megatron's [[orbit disruptor cannon]] was overloaded by the human-built [[B.O.T. (G1)|B.O.T.]], once again sending the Decepticon flying into the sky. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

[[File:Revenge of bruticus 16 brains.jpg|left|thumb|"See! Bruticus head not empty!"]]
For some reason, in the year 2006 the Combaticons were idly hanging around as Bruticus during the Decepticon occupation of [[Paradron]]. He served as something of a comic foil for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], acting as straight-man while Galvatron delivered witticisms that were completely lost on the giant warrior. Also... that old line about "losing your head if you weren't attached to it"? Apparently, you can lose a foot even if it was attached, because [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] was seen manning a molecular cannon while Bruticus was in the control room with Galvatron. If you don't watch those feet, they just run right off on their own. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

During a Decepticon invasion of Japan, Bruticus was battling Defensor near a dojo. He enraged his opponent by negligently putting the humans in danger with their combat and, once [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] arrived to back up Defensor, Bruticus split into the individual Combaticons and fled. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

Invading [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]'s lab, Bruticus was the first Decepticon infected by the [[Hate Plague]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
Bruticus and Menasor were defeated in battle with Defensor and the Aerialbots. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|F!SRLT #13}}

=====Scramble City=====
{{voiceactor|[[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:SCcelMenSupBrut.jpg|thumb|Et tu, Bruticus?]]
In 1986, the Autobots and their human allies worked diligently on their "Scramble City" project, a giant mobile fortress. Several Decepticons under the command of Starscream were dispatched to attack the secret construction site, but were defeated by the Aerialbots. Due to Starscream's failure to stop the Aerialbots, the Stunticons were quickly sent in, and soon in the battle formed Menasor. Menasor managed to corrupt Superion's formation by shooting one of ''his own'' limbs onto his opponent, rendering Superion vulnerable. However, he was soon stopped, and Superion regained his balance. Eventually, the Combaticons came in to help Menasor (though not willingly), forming Bruticus. The two tag-teamed against Superion, but were both stopped when [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City itself]] was brought into battle to end the conflict. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese), [[Ryōichi Tanaka]] (Japanese, ep 13)}}

[[File:HeadOn RaidenVsBruticus.JPG|left|thumb|"Bruticus duel with light... poles."]]
Bruticus joined up with several other Decepticon combiners during a Decepticon assault on Cybertron, {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} but they were all driven away by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} When the Combaticons were sent out to stop [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] from finding the [[Matrix of Leadership]], they clashed with the Protectobots again. Both teams combined, but Defensor eventually blasted the mountain behind Bruticus, who was buried in the ensuing rockfall. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} While defending [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against intruders, the Combaticons formed Bruticus to fight back against the incoming [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

Bruticus scuffled with Defensor yet again during a new attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} but was defeated by a flying punch to the neck. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} Next up, Bruticus was set with ambushing any Autobots who came to stop [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] planted by the Decepticons in [[San Francisco]]. When the [[Trainbot]]s arrived, Bruticus and [[Raiden]] did battle with energy swords. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

[[File:Hm35 Bruticus holding Computron.jpg|thumb]]
Bruticus was formed by the Combaticons as part of Sixshot's major strike on Earth. He attacked an Autobot outpost as four other outposts were being assaulted simultaneously by the other Decepticons. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

On the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], Bruticus later helped a group of Decepticons lead Fortress Maximus away from their base. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Later, back on Earth, he stood by and laughed as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} Finally, Bruticus participated in the large-scale battle with the Autobots at the North Pole, and was seen holding down [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] so [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] could kick him. When [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s energy-absorbing satellite started tearing the Earth apart, Bruticus retreated into the atmosphere to watch the results alongside the rest of the Decepticon forces. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Yukimasa Kishino]] (Japanese)}}

Over fifteen years later, after several more Decepticon leaders had come and gone, the faction came under the rulership of the supernatural entity [[Violengiguar]]. This mysterious creature's first action was to recruit a team of [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] from Decepticon history; Bruticus was enlisted as his "Flame General" and outfitted with new armor and weaponry to make him even more powerful than before. Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], Violengiguar sent his generals forth to conquer planets. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} Bruticus was the first to encounter the [[Autobot]]s when he attacked the planet [[Feminia]]. He was defeated by the combined might of the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], [[Super Car Patrol Team]], [[Battle Patrol|Battle Patrol Team]], [[Galaxy Rocket]] and [[Moonradar (G1)|Moonradar]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 2}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

Bruticus did little with the new power Violengiguar gave him; while he joined Abominus, Menasor, and Overlord on a raid for [[Energon Z]] on planet [[Micro|Zone]], he was not seen to engage in battle at any time. His comrades waded through the barrage of firepower unleashed by Zone Base, fending off attacks by the Micromasters, and tore the Energon Z power core out of the base. Bruticus then joined his comrades in escaping with their prize, which they handed off to the other generals to take to Earth as they searched for the Zodiac there. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
When the [[Cybertron Alliance]] fell apart due to the [[human]]s murdering [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Kiloton|friend]], Bruticus answered Megatron's call for war. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

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

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
When Superion and Defensor teamed up to take on Menasor as he was attacking a baseball stadium, Bruticus stepped in to aid his fellow Decepticon combiner. After a short skirmish, the Decepticons seemed assured a victory, until Bruticus got his legs knocked off. [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] then latched onto the stumps and blasted Bruticus away, dumping him in the Pacific Ocean, far away from Japan. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

The Combaticons pursued a dog imbued with Decepticon super-science until [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] interfered. They combined into Bruticus as a unit of Autobot [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] came to aid Powerglide, but the dog granted the awesome energy within it to Powerglide, allowing him to [[Minibot combiner|combine with the other Autobots]] and blow Bruticus away. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
In the year [[2010]], Bruticus participated in a Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia, battling alongside Devastator and Menasor against their Autobot counterparts Superion, Defensor and Omega Supreme. The fight was fairly evenly matched until Galvatron called up his ace-in-the-hole, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], whose power was unmatched by any of the Autobots... except for the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]], who essentially tied Predaking's shoelaces together until he fell over, straight into Bruticus and his chums, sending them all toppling to the ground and knocking them to bits.{{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
After tearing Superion into his component Aerialbots, the Combaticons merged into Bruticus and joined Menasor in defending [[Trypticon (G1)|Dinobase]] against incursion by the Protectobots. While his men kept the pair busy, [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] used his repair bay mode to fix up the injured Aerialbots, who then blinded the giants with their dazzling "Scramble Shot" fly-by attack. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

=====''Zone'' comic=====
[[File:BruticusZone1.jpg|thumb|"Bruticus finally drawn right... with fire."]]
The Decepticons came under the rulership of the supernatural entity [[Violengiguar]]. This mysterious creature's first action was to recruit a team of [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] from Decepticon history; Bruticus was enlisted as his "Flame General" and outfitted with new armor and weaponry to make him even more powerful than before. Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], Violengiguar sent his generals forth to conquer planets. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} Bruticus was the first to encounter the [[Autobot]]s when he attacked the planet [[Feminia]]. He was defeated by the combined might of the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], [[Super Car Patrol Team]], [[Battle Patrol|Battle Patrol Team]], [[Galaxy Rocket]] and [[Moonradar (G1)|Moonradar]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 2}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

The [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] united to attack planet Feminia, destroying it utterly. Violengiguar next charged his Generals with collecting [[Energon Z]] and the all-powerful [[Zodiac]], which he intended to use to fuel his conquest. Bruticus, together with [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], attacked planet Zone; striking quickly, they stole the Energon Z before the local [[Micromaster]] teams could even muster a defense. As they gloated over their success, the tiny Autobots transformed [[Zone Base]] to try and mount a counterattack, and the generals fled with their prize. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}}
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====''The Animated Movie''====
[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
During the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, Bruticus and Menasor staged an attack on [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]], occupying the attentions of Omega Supreme, Superion, and Defensor and preventing them from coming to the aid of their comrades in the besieged city. {{storylink|Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie trade paperback}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:ComingStorm5-Bruticus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|awww tell us how you REALLY feel]]

Combination technology was something the [[Decepticon Warlord]] [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] had long tinkered with, since the days of his fortress in [[Gygax]]. Although his early experiments were discontinued thanks to the [[Elite Guard|Autobot Elite Guard]], he remained interested in the idea, and eventually found the perfect means to implement it. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 36|Bruticus's profile in Club magazine #36}}

When the Combaticons were swayed to joining forces with Deathsaurus they received various upgrades. They demonstrated the most potent of these upgrades when they were surrounded by their former comrades in the Elite Guard and combined into Bruticus. The combiner then proceeded to crush their former commanding officer Sentinel Major with one mighty hand. This prompted the other Elite Guardsmen to attack in search of vengeance. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}}

Tragically for the Guard, Bruticus proved to be virtually unstoppable and easily wiped out several of the Elite Guard teams before [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]]'s Strike Team arrived. Despite the heroic efforts of [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] and [[Over-Run (G1)|Over-Run]], Bruticus quickly slew them before [[Dion (G1)|Dion]] managed to blind the mighty combiner and force him to separate. This forced the Combaticons to retreat, but not before killing Metalhawk as well. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}

The Combaticons underwent repairs at Deathsaurus's base, but shocked to learn that the repairs included a remote activation for their combination into Bruticus. The combiner, confused and still blinded from his battle, lashed out at the Constructicons repairing him, and they were forced to use the override they'd fitted to stop the giant in his tracks. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}} {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} During the battle to defend the base against the Elite Guard, the Combaticons again attempted to form Bruticus, only to be promptly blasted. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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[[File:Bruticus-ukcard.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|"Where Bruticus helmet go?"]]
''In a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-induced vision, [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] saw the future, where Autobot and Decepticon [[Special Teams]] battled over the [[Pullen Power Plant]]. One such team was the Combaticons, who merged into the massive warrior, Bruticus. Unfortunately for the Autobots, [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] managed to tap into this induced dream, allowing the Decepticons to see the same possibilities the Autobots did.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}}

[[File:G1 Child'sPlay Defensor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7|"Bruticus DESTROY hobo's home!"]]
Megatron and the Combaticons invaded [[Energy Futures Industries]] with the intent of stealing the powerful [[hydrothermocline]]. Confronted by Optimus Prime and the Protectobots, Megatron attempted to prove the superiority of his forces by ordering them to combine into... Bruticus! His gloating was cut short, however, when the Protectobots demonstrated the equally impressive ability to combine into... [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]! Fortunately for all sides, the fleshling [[Ethan Zachary]] arrived with a solution that didn't involve Bruticus and Defensor going at it until the entire complex (and the hydrothermocline) was annihilated. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}

The Combaticons formed Bruticus in a northern [[California]] railyard to battle the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who subsequently formed [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. The two soon battled to a standstill, as Bruticus's sonic stun gun proved no match for Defensor's force field, but the Decepticon eventually managed to topple his foe by smacking him around with an ''entire train''. Bruticus then noticed [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], who claimed to have left the [[Autobot]]s, and seemingly killed [[Sammy Wainwright|a child]] to prove it. Bruticus was so impressed that he didn't notice Blaster toppling a power line on him, blasting him into his component parts. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}
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===The Special Teams===
Upon the Combaticons’ creation, Bruticus was imbued with Starscream's violent, criminal personality. When the Combaticons encountered Menasor and Defensor battling one another after being sent to the [[Pullen Power Plant]], Onslaught ordered to rest of his team to merge with him to form Bruticus. Bruticus was then urged by Menasor to aid him in taking down Defensor before the Aerialbots got a chance to merge into their combined formed as well. The opening was lost as the Aerialbots combined immediately, and stood next to Defensor, ready to take on their opponents. Bruticus took on Defensor while Menasor squared off against Superion. Bruticus was defeated by Defensor when he become momentarily distracted by Menasor mid-battle. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===Toy pack-in material===
Bruticus participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] shot at [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] as they entered the conflict. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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The Combaticons, and by extension Bruticus, were part of the crew of Decepticons serving under Galvatron near the planet Barrenikon when they shot down a ship captained by Ultra Magnus. The Combaticons only merged once in one possible scenario that followed, where they found [[you]] stuck in a quicksand hole in a swamp. Bruticus took you to the Decepticon ship as his prisoner. Though you tried to start a conversation with him to pass the time, Bruticus remained silent the entire journey to the ship's hold. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Bruticus-Wolves.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|Attack ''of'' titan.]]
Bruticus was created in [[1939]] as part of a plot by [[Destro]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to overthrow their [[Cobra Commander|respective]] [[Megatron (G1)|leaders]]. A fusion of human and Cybertronian technology, Bruticus had no mind of his own, and was made only to follow his creators' orders. {{storylink|Wolves}} Later, when the combined forces of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and the Autobots were moving against [[Cobra]], Destro betrayed Starscream and activated Bruticus, ordering him to destroy everyone. Screaming that he hated everything and that he only wanted to "sleep again", Bruticus went on a wild rampage and caused an avalanche. As the giant swept aside any Autobot resistance, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] deduced that Bruticus was an artificial creation and wasn't really "alive" like the other Transformers. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] saw only one way to stop him—destroying the [[Matrix of Leadership]] that was connected to the lifeforce of all Transformers. On Prime's orders, [[Snake-Eyes]] let Bruticus smash the Matrix, causing a flash of light that destroyed the raging giant. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:BlackSunshine Bruticusdamaged.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Bruticus suntan lotion no work!"]]
Mighty Bruticus created from members of [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. But then [[Optimus Prime (G1)|truckbot]] and [[Megatron (G1)|bossbot]] go away, thought killed, though not by Bruticus. Robots make [[Crisis Intervention Accord|deal]] which make Combaticons not work together. Bruticus not like deal, but components agree, forcing Bruticus to go to sleep... {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

[[Starscream (G1)|Starbot]] later take components to [[Earth|fleshie world]]. Bruticus defeat puny Autobots, make Starbot compliment, Bruticus happy. But Starbot call Bruticus stupid for letting other bots get away, make Bruticus sad. Bruticus attack [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], but Autobots blow up base. Starbot angry at Bruticus again because Starbot wanted base in one piece. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Starbot yell at Bruticus, but not Bruticus fault. Soon, Bruticus components damaged in battle by [[Sunstorm (G1)|Burning bot]], Starbot order components to form mighty Bruticus! Bruticus try to smash Burning bot, but Burning bot too fast. ARGH! Bruticus head blown up by [[Mini Vehicle|Little Bot]] [[Orion|spaceship]]! Bruticus go to sleep... {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

[[File:RouteofAllEvil Bruticus.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Give purse to BRUTICUS!"]]
Later, components training by fighting [[Sky Lynx (G1)|egobot]] when [[Predaking (G1)|strangebot]] interrupt. Components recognize danger, and form Mighty Bruticus! Strangebot attack Bruticus! Bruticus ANGRY! Bruticus try to stop strangebot guns, but strangebot use foot-gun to hurt Bruticus!

Coward Starbot fly away like coward. Strangebot, open wings like birdbot and chase, but Bruticus stop birdbot. Bruticus want birdbot to DIE! No! Stupid gun, broken! Birdbot hurt Bruticus again, and Bruticus go to sleep... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===''The Beast Within''===
The Combaticons merged to form Bruticus in order to fight [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]] during a particularly violent battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons. He didn't last too long against the Dinobot gestalt. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}
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===''Mystery of Convoy''===
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====''Mystery of Convoy'' strategy guide manga====
Though Bruticus tried to sneak up on Ultra Magnus to blast him with his shoulder beam, the Autobot evaded his blast. Ultra Magnus then managed to hit Bruticus's forehead upon returning fire. Having received a blow to his weak spot, Bruticus was defeated. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 7: Watch Out for Bruticus's Shoulder Beam!|Watch Out for Bruticus's Shoulder Beam!}}

====''Alternity''====
Bruticus, amongst others, was empowered by a higher-dimensional [[Megatron (G1)#Alternity|Megatron]] in order to be pitted against a higher-dimensional [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|avatar]] in a cross-dimensional "game full of death and suffering". {{storylink|To Die Game!}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
The Combaticons attacked the Autobots in the form of Bruticus, only to halt the assault because [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]] didn't want to be there, he wanted to be home and guard the Decepticon base. In order to make him happy again, the other three Combaticons separated and went home with him. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}} Bruticus later helped [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] put the finishing touch on [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s new solar power tower, only to drop the ball and wreck the tower instead. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} When the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] tried to capture Swindle, he combined with his buddies to form Bruticus, only for the giant to be promptly defeated by the Protectobots' own combined form, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Bad at Fighting? Rescue Team Protectobots, Dispatch!}}

At some point, Bruticus, Devastator and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] attacked [[Metroplex (Kre-O)|Metroplex]] and were faced with [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. Making use of [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s fear of heights, the three scared Superion by throwing him into the air, but were defeated after the Autobot combiner re-combined onto the ground and rolled into their legs. {{storylink|Kre-O Micro-Changers Combiners comic}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Combaticons cast aside their [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] disguises and merged into Bruticus to join in the attack on the [[United Nations]]. He clashed with both Joes and [[GIJONIN]], using the helicopter blades on his arm to mow down the ninjas. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
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[[File:TheLineBetweenUs Bruticus rampage.jpg|thumb|The [[Combiner Wars (event)|war's]] over, but better late than never.|left|upright=1.5]]
Bruticus was formed when Onslaught needed to search through the mind of a brain-dead Swindle for damaging information on [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. After getting the [[Enigma of Combination]] from [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], the Combaticons merged into the gestalt but were unable to properly form a combined mind due to Swindle. The combiner almost mindlessly rampaged throughout Iacon, constantly muttering that everything must burn. Vortex reveled in the power that they wielded as Bruticus, Brawl was wallowing in pain after feeling Swindle's death, Blast Off struggled to keep them all together, and Onslaught dug through Swindle's memories. As Bruticus rampaged, [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and his security forces were called in put him down, while [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] tried to reason with Bruticus to coax out the information they had on Starscream. Bruticus promptly backhanded Windblade out of the sky and when he was about to blast Chromia, Ironhide shot a rocket at his head, blowing it to pieces and sending the Combaticons back to their components. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

Wanting another combiner on his side, Starscream had the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukarian]] [[Mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]] try to manipulate the Combaticons' minds so that he would have Bruticus under control. Because the Combaticons minds had imprinted on each other during their combination, Airachnid found them more susceptible to the process, and thus had them believe that they had always been working for Starscream, using the aware-of-the-manipulation Blast Off to cover any holes in the story. As a result, the Combaticons came to believe that their forming of Bruticus had been a last-ditch attempt to save Swindle's life with Starscream's approval. {{storylink|The Price of You}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] created Bruticus. {{storylink|Shockwave (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Combiner Wars Shockwave toy bio}}

===''Win If You Dare''===
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===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
Bruticus was among the many Decepticons who unsuccessfully tried to defend Cybertron from [[Gozer]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:TF-G1-Commercial-Combaticon-Bruticus.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
* The Combaticons formed Bruticus in order to take on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. As his opponent changed into robot mode, Bruticus took to the skies to better avoid the citybot's weapons-fire. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Bruticus and Metroplex|Bruticus and Metroplex commercial}}
* Bruticus battled [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] in the suburbs while a small boy cheered on the Autobot. A particularly powerful blow from his opponent knocked Bruticus's arms off, but they quickly reattached themselves to that the duel could continue. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}
* During a massive battle between Kreons, the Combaticons combined into Bruticus. He and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] then proceeded to send the Autobots fleeing for their tiny lives. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
Bruticus guards the exit from the [[Glacier Zone]], floating in a dark void with three hovering platforms, and launching fireballs aimed at Autobot positions. His armor makes him invulnerable, save for a conveniently-glowing weak spot on his forehead. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

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===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and Bruticus stood guard over [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] on Cybertron. They were defeated and their prisoners were rescued by [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and the other freed Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Bruticus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Bruticus participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. He was a Super Rare combiner that could be recruited to a team if all of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:BruticusEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Bruticus, Fanmode ACTIVATE!]]

To gain another Combiner, Megatron and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] enlisted the Combaticons, despite some of their complaints. When Bruticus first successfully formed, he boasted that he beat anyone. Starscream sent him out to battle [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] just so he could soften him up for the other 'cons to finish the job. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

*'''Class''': Combiner
*'''Lowest Star ratings''': 3 Star
*'''Weapons''': Bruticus usually smashes things with his Fists and feet. He sometimes shoots small laser blasts out of his knuckles.
*'''Abilities:''':
**'''Earth Shatter''': Smash into the earth sending a shockwave of damage in a line towards the target area! Deals 600% more damage to Walls!
**'''Frantic Rage''': Gain 30% movement speed, 30% damage reduction, and close range Splash radius, and attack with +50% more damage for the next 10 seconds!
**'''Shockfire Missiles''' (4 star): Fire 4 rockets dealing a large amount of damage and disabling all defenses around the blast radius!

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:bruticus Bruticus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Bruticus toy.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|"Rargh... many transform Bruticus wrong... and blame Bruticus design..."]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, [[1986]], [[1991]], [[2009]])
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-69'''

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Bruticus is formed from all five Combaticon toys. The four smaller Combaticons attach via sockets in Onslaught's shoulders and the bottom of his feet. Fists and feet pads attach onto the four limbs, and Bruticus is completed with a large chest plate and a helmet covering Onslaught's head. He wields Onslaught's [[sonic stun-gun]] in battle. The gun can also be stored on his backpack using two rectangular pegs which hold the gun in place via its targeting sight. As with all [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]-style [[combiner]] teams, his limbs can be rearranged into any slot of one's choosing.

:In most markets, only the individual Combaticons were released, with the [[giftset]] only made available in Japan and Italy. The Italian box layout was based very closely on the standard Hasbro combiner giftsets at that time, down to the inclusion of a Hasbro product code number; but unlike the other [[GiG]] combiner giftsets, "Multiforce" lacked the Hasbro logo on the front of the box, and the individual components sported Takara numbers from D-64 to D-68 before their names.

:The individual Combaticons were re-released in various European markets as part of the "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" line in 1991, and a Bruticus giftset was reissued by [[TakaraTomy]] in Japan in 2009.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Bruticus/bruticus.htm More information on Bruticus at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2bruticus.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|"Bruticus feel... pretty?"]]
*'''Onslaught''' ([[1994]])
*'''Blast Off''' (1994)
*'''Brawl''' (1994)
*'''Swindle''' (1994)
*'''Vortex''' (1994)

:During ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' in 1994, only the individual Combaticons were released. ''Generation 2'' Bruticus is a [[redeco]] of the original Bruticus toy, or more accurately, a redeco of the entire Combaticon team. Functionally, he is nearly identical to the original toy, other than being slightly enhanced by a missile launcher (the same launcher that came with Jazz and Sideswipe) and a post-hole in Onslaught's backpack which allows the launcher to be stored there.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Bruticus/bruticus.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Bruticus at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G2toy-BruticusAmazon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"You all laugh when Bruticus wear these colors before. WHO'S LAUGHING NOW!?"]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': Sonic Cannon

:This version of Bruticus comes as a gift set, [[exclusive]] to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]]. Packaged in a ''Generation 2''-styled box complete with hand-painted character art, it contains [[redeco]]es of all five ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]] in their Generation 1 doppelgangers' ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' colors, complete with ''Generation 2'' Decepticon insignia. While Onslaught forms the torso, the remaining team members can serve as any of the four limbs, though the official configuration has Vortex as the left arm, Blast Off as the right arm, Brawl as the left leg, and Swindle as the right leg. The individual weapons the Combaticons have can be combined into a "Sonic Cannon" for Bruticus to wield via [[5 mm post|5 mm post]].

: Like the original releases of the mold, this Bruticus also possessed some balance issues. This is mostly caused by having all of the Combaticons being Deluxes, Onslaught included. Although the 4 limb Combaticons can assume either an arm or foot position, certain members fare very poorly in certain modes, such as Brawl as an arm or Blast Off as a leg, which creates further balancing problems for Bruticus.

:Preorders for the set began on [[July 6]] of 2012 via Amazon (BigBadToyStore would not put up theirs until much later), and the final product was shipped out in early/mid-November. This may be considered a tie-in to Amazon's preorder bonus for the game: a "''Generation 2''"-themed skin for Bruticus. This set was also available at normal retail in Australia.

:These molds were [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Universe-ROTF-toy BruticusMaximus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Why Bruticus no have hands?"]]
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' ([[2008]])
**''Series:'' '''G1 Series'''

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Bruticus, now named "Bruticus Maximus" (presumably for [[trademark]] reasons), is a redeco of the [[Destruction Team]]/[[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] combiner from ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''. While [[Brawl (G1)#Universe (2008)|Brawl]] and [[Vortex (G1)#Universe (2008)|Vortex]] retain their previous modes of tank and helicopter respectively, [[Blast Off (G1)#Universe (2008)|Blast Off]] is now the combiner's second tank, and [[Swindle (G1)#Universe (2008)|Swindle]] a sand-colored helicopter. As a redeco of an ''Energon'' combiner, Bruticus Maximus feature universal connection points for the limbs, allowing many different combinations and even swapping of limbs from different ''Energon'' Combiner teams.

[[File:Tf universe 25th bruticus a.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb]]
:Like [[Superion (G1)#Universe (2008)|Superion]], Bruticus Maximus, despite being initially intended as a ''Universe'' [[Target]] [[exclusive]], was only released in ''Universe'' packaging in some non-American markets such as Australia and Singapore. Instead, Target stores (and Zellers stores in Canada) received an unchanged version of the toy in ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' packaging, still named [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]], with all the individual components retaining their names as well.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetBruticusMaximus/bruticusmaximus.htm More information on Bruticus Maximus at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:BruticusG1-Encore.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bruticus''' ([[2009]])
**''ID number'': '''16'''

:In 2009, the Generation 1 set was reissued under the ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' line, using the [[retool]]ed molds from the first ''Robots in Disguise'' release with Onslaught's launcher mechanism from his original Japanese release..
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===''United''===
[[File:United Bruticus Maximus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (Multi-pack, [[November 7]], 2012)

:Released exclusively in Hasbro's Asian markets, this redeco of the ''Energon'' Bruticus Maximus set has colours similar to the previous ''Universe''/''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, but with a much greater emphasis on G1-accuracy. Additionally, the hand/feet/weapons previously cast in translucent coloured plastic are now opaque grey.

:While unconfirmed, it seems likely that this release was conceived to satisfy then-high collector demand for the original ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus set, a result of the unofficial Explorer and Munitioner upgrade kits released for the figure by "[[IP theft|third party]]" company FansProject. Of course, as unlicensed product, the kits were not acknowledged in any official marketing material for the re-released toy.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Bruticus.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Bruticus feel.... Tiny?]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2225'''

:One of the first ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, Bruticus includes four [[Kreon]]s: [[Onslaught (G1)#Kre-O|Onslaught]], [[Brawl (G1)#Kre-O|Brawl]], [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]], and [[Swindle (G1)#Kre-O|Swindle]]. These four component Kreons can be rebuilt into their alternate modes or taken apart and combined into Bruticus.

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

:Despite Blast Off's exclusion from the set, he was later released in the first wave of blind bag figures and, with enough creativity, can be combined into Bruticus.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OBruticus/bruticus.htm More information on Bruticus at TFU.info]''

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*'''Combiner Robot Mega Pack''' (3-pack, 2016)
**''Set number'': '''???'''
**''Pieces'': '''245'''

:3 years later, the 3 Micro-Changer combiners, Superion, Bruticus, and Menasor were reissued and released as a 3-pack. The toys were unchanged from their individual releases.

===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWBruticus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|OH [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|SWEET]] [[Bruticus (WFC)#Generations|MERCIFUL]] DAY!]]
*'''[[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]]''' (Voyager Class, [[2016]])
*'''[[Blast Off (G1)#Combiner Wars|Decepticon Blast Off]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''[[Blast Off (G1)#PWTSE|Decepticon Blast Off]]''' (Special Edition, 2018)
*'''[[Brawl (G1)#Combiner Wars|Brawl]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
*'''[[Swindle (G1)#Combiner Wars|Swindle]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
*'''[[Vortex (G1)#Combiner Wars|Decepticon Vortex]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
*'''[[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Decepticon Shockwave]]''' (Legends Class, 2016)
{{toydesigner|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Bruticus is formed from all five Combaticon figures and [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Shockwave]]. Designed in the "Scramble City" style, all four Deluxe Combaticons can each become either an arm or a leg, and come with double-barrelled guns that can transform into either a foot or a fist to complete the limb. The stock photography shows Blast Off and Vortex as arms and Swindle and Brawl as legs. Shockwave transforms into the combiner robot's handheld weapon, but his overall weight makes it largely impossible for him to be held by any combiner in a firing pose without falling over or pulling the arm down. Even worse, as Onslaught is retooled from [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Hot Spot]], Bruticus retains [[Defensor (G1)#Generations|Defensor]]'s forward-lean problem. Unlike Defensor however, the leaning problem can be resolved by turning Bruticus's thighs inward, forcing the pelvis armor to push against Onslaught's knees and correcting his posture, although this will force Bruticus into a strange A-legged stance.

:A promotional CGI render of the combined mode has Bruticus slightly mistransformed, having Blast Off's legs facing knees forward in his arm mode, which would leave Bruticus' left arm without a double elbow. Though difficult, it is ''possible'' to arrange Vortex's rotors in a shield-like position.

:Like [[Defensor (G1)#Generations|Defensor]] before him, all four limbs were released in the same wave, making it much easier to complete a set. He is also the first "classic" combiner in the ''Combiner Wars'' series to not have a "replacement" member. However Blast Off was relegated to a simple redeco of [[Slingshot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Quickslinger]], leaving him with a different alt-mode (a jet instead of a space shuttle) and an inaccurate head. In 2018 Hasbro released a redeco of the Unite Warriors version of Blast Off ([[Bruticus (G1)#Unite Warriors|see below]]) as a more accurate replacement.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWBruticus/bruticus.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Bruticus at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Combiner_Wars_G2_Bruticus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|TASTE THE RAINBOW MOTHERF***ER!]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Weapons/Combiner Extremities, Onslaught's two guns, Blast Off's gun, Vortex's gun, Brawl's barrel rifle, Swindle's gun, Shockwave figure

:A giftset of the <s> one metamorphin' Dudicus</s> one big, bad, battlin' Bruticus featuring redecoes of all five ''Combiner Wars'' Combaticons in their ''Generation 2'' colour schemes, plus an [[Action Master]]-inspired [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#CWG2|Shockwave]], whose color scheme is also inspired by ''Generation 2'' Onslaught's missile launcher.

:Despite having ''Generation 2''-themed colors, all of the Combaticons have Generation 1 insignias, while Shockwave comes with the movie version of the Decepticon faction symbol.

:Compared to most of the other ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' repaint sets of ''Combiner Wars'' Bruticus is very accurate to [[#Generation 2|the original deco]] (other than the incorrect faction symbols and mold issues with Swindle, Blast Off, and Onslaught)

:Bruticus also comes with a poster and a collector card based on his packaging art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/CWG2Bruticus/bruticus.htm More information on Generation 2 ''Combiner Wars'' Bruticus at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW07-Bruticus.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|So cartoon accurate his chest is based on what some people would call an animation error!]]
*'''Bruticus''' (giftset, [[June 25]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-07'''

:The Japanese ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' release of [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Bruticus]] comes in a much more cartoon-accurate color scheme, with a recolored chest plate, and color matching hand/foot/gun pieces for [[Swindle (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Swindle]] and [[Brawl (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Brawl]]. He has a completely new mold in the form of [[Blast Off (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Blast Off]] as a space shuttle, rather than the recolored jet mold of his Hasbro release. [[Vortex (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Vortex]] also includes the more cartoon-accurate four-bladed rotor blades as opposed to the two-bladed rotors his Hasbro version carried over from the Alpha Bravo mold. Shockwave is not included with this release, as the ''Unite Warriors'' line does not utilize Legends Class molds, though you could pair Bruticus with the cycloptic scientist's [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Legends|''Legends'' release]] if you wish.
:Sadly, similar to [[Menasor_(G1)#Unite_Warriors|Menasor of the same line]], Bruticus doesn't have new weapons (unless you count those for new Blast Off). Hey! At least he can still use the small guns of the deluxe Combatrons even if they're "not so big".
:The giftset included a [[collector coin]] when purchased from select retailers outside Japan.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1-Combaticon-early-patent-sketches.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
[[File:EuroClassicsBruticus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|First person to insert a "Don't shoot the caption" gag gets summarily banned.]]

* Much like the individual Combaticons who form him, Bruticus's [[character model]] has a couple of oddities, due to the majority of it being based on unfinished, vague patent sketches (at right) instead of actual toy references.
** Bruticus's chest plate is drawn to look like it is formed from parts of [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]—mainly his wings, but the central portion of the chestplate is drawn to look like his shuttle cockpit hull, with the orientation of its details reversed. Certain detailed combination sequences, seen in "[[Aerial Assault]]," "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]", and "[[B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.]]", actually show Blast Off's wings disconnecting and moving into place as the chestplate, but these sequences also misinterpret some of Bruticus's details, and wind up depicting the two wheels at the base of the chestplate, which are supposed to be part of Onslaught's torso, as being connected to the plate and hence part of Blast Off.
** While Bruticus' toy has wheels on the back of its thighs, his cartoon model only depicts this detail on his ''left'' thigh, almost certainly a product of his rear-view character model being designed without the toy for reference, like multiple other season 2 characters—not that it matters much in practise, as the odd detail is almost consistently omitted from his actual in-show appearances.
** Bruticus has two head designs in the cartoon: the detailed one seen in his full-body character model, which features in most of his animated appearances, and a simplified, more angular one that appears consistently in "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]" and "[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]," and in select brief scenes of other episodes.
* The packaging of the 1991 [[The Transformers (European toyline)|European]] [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] release of the original Onslaught toy depicted Bruticus and the Combaticons in (mostly) new color schemes, despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors were the cause of an error with the hue settings of the [[stock photography|stock photos]], rather than a legitimate attempt to [[redeco]] the Combaticons.
* Several attributes of [[Action Master Elite]] [[Turbo Master]], including his face and chest plate, suggest that he was originally intended to be Bruticus. However, according to ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations Deluxe]]'', at one point a non-transforming version of Action Master Bruticus was planned, which would have looked significantly different from [[Turbo Master]].
* For every version of the original Bruticus mold, the packaging art depicts the Brawl figure on backwards.
* ''Earth Wars'' Bruticus's Earth Shatter ability is most likely a reference to his [[Bruticus (WFC)|''Fall of Cybertron'' counterpart]]'s shockwave ability, given how it affects a large area and do mass amounts of damage. The same could also be said about Shockfire Missiles, during his boss fight in the final few parts of ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'', in which the cannons on his back to deal damage to the player, though in this case you can actually do it ''while'' using him.
* Bruticus is homaged in ''Final Fantasy XIV'' in the form of a raid boss named Brute Justice that is formed from five robots combining with each other. The robots are even named after the Combaticons with the suffix "-er" added to the ends of their names (i.e. Onslaughter, Blaster, Vortexer, etc.).

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bruticus''' (ブルーティカス ''Burūtikasu'')
*''Italian:'' '''Multiforce''' (toy)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bruticus''' (Taiwan, 布魯提卡斯 ''Bùlǔtíkǎsī''), '''Hùn Tiān Bào''' (Mainland China, 混天豹)
*''Portuguese:'' '''Brutus''' (Brazil comic)
*''Russian:'' '''Grubikus''' (Грубикус)
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Peacemaker

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Markzilla6895: /* Legacy */ reused a The Suicide Squad joke already seen on the page

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:''Peacemaker is an [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Peacemaker MTMTE.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|All we are saaaaayiiiiing... is give Peacemaker a chaaaaance.]]

'''Peacemaker''' is an upbeat, almost contagiously positive Nebulan police officer. He keeps trying to cheer up his Autobot partner [[Pointblank]] to little result. Pointblank doesn't feel the Autobots should have involved the Nebulans in the war to begin with, and so disapproves of his partner and his advice on principle. Those who know him, though, say that Peacemaker has actually made progress in improving the dour Autobot's world view. Not a lot of progress, mind you...

Thankfully Peacemaker knows how to be patient, loves a challenge, and is firm in his belief that optimism leads to success.

Peacemaker's nature varies. In some universes he is an organic Nebulan; in others he is a robotic Cybertronian.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Peacemaker1-brothersinarmor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|Faceplate goes up; faceplate goes down. Faceplate goes up; faceplate goes down. Faceplate goes up; faceplate goes down.]]
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Peacemaker was the default leader of a group of Nebulans who, at great risk to themselves, joined the outlawed Autobots during Zarak and Scorponok's reign of terror on Nebulos. After undergoing the bio-engineering process that allowed them to transform into replacement weapons, they partnered with the six Autobots who had surrendered their weapons some months earlier. Peacemaker partnered with Pointblank, who was likewise the acting commander of the Autobots in the absence of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Peacemaker explained that the [[Nursery (Nebulos)|Nursery]], Nebulos's leading agricultural research center, was under threat of takeover by the Decepticons; this news prompted the Autobots to roll out to defend it.

Peacemaker and fellow Nebulans were getting a guided tour of the Nursery from head botanist [[Selani]] when Scorponok arrived with the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s in tow. The six Nebulans transformed to their new weapon forms, and the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s unleashed their new firepower. Though the group fared well enough, the Autobots ended up retreating to spare the Nursery utter destruction from the battle. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

''At some point before leaving Nebulos, Peacemaker and the rest of the Autobot and Nebulan Targetmasters were kidnapped by the Decepticons. They were rescued by the Autobot Headmasters.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

Peacemaker accompanied Pointblank to Earth, and was present on the Targetmasters' first mission on that world. He was, along with his partners, introduced to Sparkplug Witwicky by Spike, Fortress Maximus's new binary bond partner. Later, Pointblank wielded him in weapons mode as the group stormed the Decepticons' island base, only to be forced into retreat by the island's hidden defenses. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}}
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===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:Rebirth1 Peacemaker.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.33|And now I'm a fat green Pilgrim!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Bulen]] (English), [[Masaki Aizawa]] (Japanese)|[[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "The Rebirth, Part 2"), [[Michel Barbey]] (European French)}}

Peacemaker was part of [[Gort]]'s group of rebel Nebulans. When Targetmaster technology was stolen from the [[Decepticon]]s, Peacemaker chose to be paired with Pointblank. Shortly after the process was completed, he greeted the Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to the planet by introducing himself. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Like the rest of the Nebulan rebels, he accompanied the Autobots back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and helped to defeat the Decepticons and bring about a new [[Golden Age]] on the planet. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
[[Image:Pre-Targetmasters.jpg|thumb|You gotta be kidding me! You're gonna risk the entire mission for a mental defective dressed as a court jester?]]

Peacemaker and his five friends were refugees, having fled their home planet of [[Master (planet)|Master]] when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the Decepticons began an all-out siege on the world. They were being chased through space in their starship by the Decepticons when they came across the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] gave them safe haven aboard his starship, and the Master citizens attempted to show their gratitude by removing the deadly [[plasma energy]] bombs Fortress was trying to dispose of. Their efforts came too late, however, as the plasma energy bombs exploded aboard their ship in space, bathing everyone nearby with energy. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

[[Image:HM 30 Peaceman Pointblank.jpg|thumb|left|Nothing like a bloodbath to start the day.]]

Peacemaker survived the explosion, and in fact underwent a miraculous transformation. He and two of his fellow refugees were each now binary bonded to one of the Autobot warriors who had been trying to save them when the plasma bombs went off. The smaller Master warriors could each transform into a powerful weapon and fuse with their larger partner's fist, creating Targetmasters. Peacemaker and his new partner Pointblank became soldiers together under Fortress's command. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

[[Image:HM 30 Pointblank Peaceman bonded.jpg|thumb|right|I cherish peace with all my heart. I don't care how many men, women, and children I need to kill to get it.]]

Accompanying his partner, Peacemaker quietly stood in a meeting of the Autobots in the bridge of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]], which discussed [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s presence on Master. Peacemaker later stood in attendance as [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] informed the others of [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s disappearance. Soon after, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] contacted the Autobots, revealing that the Decepticons had kidnapped Wheelie. After Wheelie was rescued, Peaceamn joined Pointblank in battle against the Decepticons. Their efforts were for naught, as the Decepticons acquired the data on the [[Master Sword]] they were seeking, and Peacemaker sat on Pointblank's shoulder as he apologized to Fortress for their failure. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Peacemaker soon joined his partner in an investigation on Master for the possible presence of the Decepticons. The Autobots were soon accosted by the Decepticon Targetmasters and the two forces battled each other. The Decepticons were able to wash the Autobots away in a surge of water from an elevated lake. They were eventually able to pull themselves out of the new river and scouted the area for the hidden Decepticons, finding their cave hideout. As they were much smaller than their partners, Peacemaker, [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pointech]], and [[Spoilsport|Spoil]] volunteered to go ahead, using a small entrance into the factory where the Decepticons were creating the [[Zarak Shield]]. When their larger partners again came under attack by the Decepticon Targetmasters, they left the complex and rejoined their comrades, helping force the Decepticons into retreat. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

[[Image:HM 34 Peaceman sits on Pointblank.jpg|thumb|left|You're the leader. You're supposed to be decisive.]]

With the Zarak Shield now known to the Autobots, they had a meeting to discuss strategy, which Peacemaker sat in. Following Pointblank's strategy, the smaller Targetmaster partners joined in an advance part to find the Decepticons. They were soon attacked by the Decepticons, who had detected them. During battle, the Decepticons were distracted by an aircraft sent by the natives of Master, allowing the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}} After the Decepticons left Master for [[Earth]], the Autobots followed. When Daniel was trapped at [[Daira]], the Targetmasters went ahead to keep watch on Scorponok while the others rescued Daniel. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} They were spotted in the [[asteroid belt]] and pulled into a battle. The other Autobots came to their rescue, and the fighting ended when [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] challenged [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] to battle. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

When the Autobots arrived on Earth, the Targetmasters were sent to investigate the [[Death Tower]] in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]]. They met with [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], who was easily taken down by Peacemaker and Pointblank, and returned to the other Autobots with their data. {{Storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} The Autobots soon went to [[Giza (region)|Giza]], [[Egypt]], to catch the Death Tower there before it emerged. Peacemaker later joined the Autobots in the decisive battle at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and the [[Final Formation]] that ended Scorponok's machinations on Earth. {{Storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
[[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] told [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] the story about how he and other diminutive Autobots, including Peacemaker, fled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] because of the war and settled on Master. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Years prior to becoming a Targetmaster, Peacemaker was one of six Master warriors who were kidnapped by Scorponok and exposed to [[plasma energy]], removing their ability to speak. When Scorponok returned to Master in 2011 and tried to recapture them and continue his experiments, the six of them fled the planet. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}}

In [[2021]], Peacemaker and the Autobot Targetmasters were battling their Decepticon counterparts in space when Scorponok detonated a [[black hole]], creating a plasma energy shockwave that caused the Targetmaster partners to vanish. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} When they were located in the void of space, the six had been supercharged with plasma energy and gathered together into a clump of guns. The Decepticon Targetmasters attempted to steal them away to the [[Legends World]] using [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]], but the plasma energy was too dangerous and Trion instead scattered them across the dimension. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}} Furthermore, the combination of plasma energy with the Legends World's unique energies mutated the Targetmasters, granting them new powers. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 45|Bonus Edition Vol. 45}}

Peacemaker, Pinpointer and Spoilsport ended up underground in an unpopulated area, further absorbing the [[proton energy]] used to create the Legends World {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 61|Bonus Edition Vol. 61}} until they were discovered by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} They were then stolen by [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]], who used the now extremely powerful Targetmasters to defeat Metroplex before setting their sights on world conquest. Fortunately [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] managed to separate them from the three Targetmasters, who flew off to avoid being used for evil purposes. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 61|Bonus Edition Vol. 61}} For reasons unknown, they reunited and went berserk, attacking [[Akihabara|Neo Akihabara City]] until [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] captured Pinpointer and used him to defeat Peacemaker and Spoilsport. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 62|Bonus Edition Vol. 62}}

Using her connection to Pinpointer to take remote control of Peacemaker and Spoilsport, Windblade herself attacked the Legends World on the orders of [[Katsu Don]]. Fortunately [[Twin Twist]] succeeded in severing her control over Peacemaker, who fell into the hands of [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} Topspin subsequently wielded him while battling and defeating Windblade and Katsu Don. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Peacemaker was a member of the [[Rescuebot]]s, a group of Autobots dedicated to protecting humans, and acted as the weapon of their combined mode, [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. When Defensor was injured in battle with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and unable to lift Peacemaker, [[Steeler]] came to the rescue and propped the gun-bot up with his [[Bridge Layer]], granting the combiner another shot at Trypticon. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

==Commercial appearances==
When the Transformers' war resumed its course on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], Peacemaker accompanied [[Pointblank]] into battle. They fought alongside their fellow Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] against their Decepticon counterparts, while [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] grappled in the distance. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Peacemaker.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|A guy named Peacemaker who turns into a gun]]
*'''Pointblank''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**''ID number'': '''C-106'''

: Available only with his larger partner Pointblank, Peacemaker transforms into a "sonic blaster" rifle. In weapon mode he can either be a hand-held gun or mounted on Pointblank's roof via [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Peacemaker/peacemaker.htm More information on Peacemaker at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
[[Image:Prime-toy Peaceman.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Maybe it should be "Pieceman".]]
*'''Autobot Peaceman''' (Arms Micron, [[December 28]], [[2011]])

:"Autobot Peaceman" is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Chopster#Toys|Chopster]], transforming into a double-bladed battle-axe that can be held by any figure with a reasonably deep [[5 mm post|5 mm post-hole]] in their hand.

:He was only available as part of the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Japan|Prime]]'' "Arms Micron Present Campaign", with the purchase of 3000 yen worth of ''Prime: First Edition'' toys at Japanese [[Toys"R"Us]] stores on [[December 28]], [[2011]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Razorbeam#Toys|Razorbeam]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-Peaceman.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You Got: Peacemaker & Rush Jet!]]
*'''Targetmaster Topspin''' (Deluxe, [[2018]]-[[March 24|03-24]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''LG66'''

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Peaceman is a redeco and retool of [[Recoil (G1)#Legends|Recoil]] featuring a new gun barrel. He comes packaged with [[Topspin (G1)#Legends|Targetmaster Topspin]]. The new pairing is presumably due to the lack of a contemporary [[Pointblank|Pointblank/Blanker]] mold being available for use.
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===''Legacy''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Peacemaker.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Autobot Pointblank & Autobot Peacemaker''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy name'': '''Autobot Pointblank & Autobot Peacemaker'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''TL-15'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[January]], [[2023]]
: Included with ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Pointblank#Legacy|Autobot Pointblank]], Peacemaker turns from robot to gun in 2 steps. Due to being part of Pointblank's mold instead of his own dedicated one, he has less articulation compared to the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Battle_Master|Battle Masters]], only having an ab crunch (if you're really stretching it) that's more for the transformation.
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==Notes==
*Peacemaker is named after the 19th century {{w|Colt Single Action Army}} revolver, also known as Peacemaker.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Peaceman''' (ピースマン ''Pīsuman''), '''Peacemaker''' (ピースメーカー ''Pīsumēkā'')
*''French:'' '''Faiseur de Paix''' (France, "Peacemaker")
*''Russian:'' '''Mirotvorec''' (Миротворец, "Peacemaker")

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Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II

2021-09-04T21:39:33Z

Markzilla6895: /* Real-world references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II''
|image=AllSparkAlmanacIIcover.jpg
|caption=This is where Hasbro's planning to ultimately release Blackout.
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|written by=[[Jim Sorenson]] and [[Bill Forster]]
|date=[[June 30]], [[2010]]
|illustrated by=
|continuity=[[Animated cartoon continuity]]
|pagecount=224
|price=$19.99 USD
|prev=Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac
|next=The AllSpark Almanac Addendum
|ISBN=ISBN 1600106838 
ISBN 978-1600106835
}}

{{bigquote|Now listen up all you palookas out there! Yer gonna shell out yer dough, yer gonna buy this here book and yer gonna like it. Capish?|[[Dirt Boss (Animated)|Dirt Boss]], the rear cover of The AllSpark Almanac II}}

'''''Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II''''' is proof of a loving, nonspecific deity that delights in shattering readers' pants and brains. Again.

==Contents==
*Foreword, by [[Matt Youngberg]]
*Introduction by the Authors
*Chapter 1: [[Autobot]]s
*Interstitial A: [[Scale|Size Comparison Charts]]
*Chapter 2: [[Decepticon]]s
*Interstitial B: [[Transformers Animated (franchise)#Japanese release|''Animated'' in Japan]]
*Chapter 3: Events
*Interstitial C: Style Guides
*Chapter 4: Culture
*Interstitial D: [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)#Episodes|Shorts]]
*Chapter 5: [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]
*Interstitial E: Deleted Scenes
*Chapter 6: Settings
*Interstitial F: [[Transformers Animated: The Game|The Video Game]]
*Chapter 7: [[Project Omega]]
*Interstitial G: [[Transformers Animated: The Arrival]]
*Foreword by [[Eric Siebenaler]]
*Section I: Toy Design
*Section II: Animation
*Section III: Season Four
*Section IV: Toy Gallery
*Section V: Packaging Art
*Section VI: The Cast
*Afterword, by [[Aaron Archer]]
*Acknowledgments

==Chapter 1 - Autobots==
Chapter one covers all Autobots who appear in the third season of the cartoon and beyond.

{{collist|3|
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|"Wingblade" Optimus Prime]] by Megatron
*[[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] by Jetstorm
*[[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]] by Jetfire
*[[Safeguard (Animated)|Safeguard]] by Sentinel Prime
*[[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]] by Jazz
*[[Alpha Trion (Animated)|Alpha Trion]] by Sentinel Prime
*[[Kup (Animated)|Kup]] by Optimus Prime
*[[Perceptor (Animated)|Perceptor]] by Shockwave
*[[Wheeljack (Animated)|Wheeljack]] by Perceptor
*[[Mainframe (Animated)|Mainframe]] by Wheeljack
*[[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]] by Kup
*[[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]] by Ironhide
*[[Hot Shot (Animated)|Hot Shot]] by Red Alert
*[[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]] by Hot Shot
*[[Grandus (Animated)|Grandus]] by Rosanna
*[[Beachcomber (Animated)|Beachcomber]] by Rattletrap
*[[Highbrow (Animated)|Highbrow]] by Shockwave
*[[Warpath (Animated)|Warpath]] by Flareup
*[[Dug Base]] by Wheelie
*[[Dai Atlas (Animated)|Dai Atlas]] by Ultra Magnus
*[[Sky Garry (Animated)|Sky Garry]] by Alpha Trion
*[[Rattletrap]] by Warpath
*[[Seaspray (Animated)|Seaspray]] by Sentinel Prime
*[[Autotrooper (Animated)|Autotroopers]] by Alpha Trion
*[[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] by Tracks
*[[Wheelie (Animated)|Wheelie]] by Seaspray
*[[Pipes (Animated)|Pipes]] by Huffer
*[[Huffer (Animated)|Huffer]] by Pipes
*[[Cosmos (Animated)|Cosmos]] by Bulkhead
*[[Tracks (Animated)|Tracks]] by Beachcomber
*[[Powerglide (Animated)|Powerglide]] by Blitzwing
*[[Mirage (Animated)|Mirage]] by Cliffjumper
*[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] by Volks
*[[Tap-Out (Animated)|Tap-Out]] by Glyph
*[[Chase (Animated)|Chase]] by Carrera
*[[Freeway (Animated)|Freeway]] by Sedan
*[[Searchlight (Animated)|Searchlight]] by Furão
*[[Volks (Animated)|Volks]] by Tap-Out
*[[Carrera (Animated)|Carrera]] by Bumper
*[[Furão]] by Chase
*[[Hubcap (Animated)|Hubcap]] by Freeway
*[[Sedan (Animated)|Sedan]] by Hubcap
*[[Bumper (Animated)|Bumper]] by Searchlight
*[[Flareup (Animated)|Flareup]] by Warpath
*[[Lightbright (Animated)|Lightbright]] by Dug Base
*[[Lickety-Split]] by Lightbright
*[[Rosanna (Animated)|Rosanna]] by Grandus
**[[Steeljaw (Animated)|Steeljaw]]
**[[Zaur (Animated)|Zaur]]
**[[Ramhorn (Animated)|Ramhorn]]
*[[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari Sumdac]] by Ratchet
*[[Wasp]] by Bumblebee}}

===Transformers references===

*Pg 16 - [[Yoketron (Animated)|Yoketron]] has learned and subsequently taught the arts of [[Crystalocution]], [[Diffusion]], [[Tekkaido]], and [[Circuit-Su]].
*Pg 17 - The art of [[Kup (Animated)|Kup]] depicts him with a [[Cigar#2005 IDW continuity|cy-gar]].
*Pg 18 - [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] comments on sitting "not ten [[Units of length|mechanometers]]" across from [[Perceptor (Animated)|Perceptor]] in [[Autobot High Council#Transformers: Animated|High Council]] meetings.
*Pg 19 - [[Mainframe (Animated)|Mainframe]] is credited with solving [[Extempaxia]]'s fourth conjecture.
*Pg 20 - Kup refers to [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Hot Rod's]] flame deco as making him look "like he's the [[Pit (BW)|Pit]]-Damned [[The Fallen|Fallen]]."
*Pg 22 - In [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide's]] anecdotes about [[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]], he makes mention of the [[Tower of Pion]], [[ballobot]]s, and [[Widow's Cafe Cybertronian|Widow's Cafe]].
*Pg 23 - [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]] says that a "fractured anterior torso-strut" is no laughing matter. Sounds like [[Hot Shot (Animated)|somebody]] hurt their shoulders.
*Pg 24 - [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert's]] hand has been replaced with a [[Transfer Interlink]]. She graduated top of her class at [[Polyhex|Polyhex Medical Mechanical]] and created the vaccine for [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]].
*Pg 25 - Rosanna's song about Grandus is from [[Blaster (G1)#The Headmasters cartoon|Twincast]] Productions.
*Pg 26a - Reportedly, [[Beachcomber (Animated)|Beachcomber]] is into [[syk]], [[simultronic]]s, [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]], and [[Crysmagnetal|crysmag]], among other substances.
*Pg 26b - Shockwave recounts the last meeting he had with [[Highbrow (Animated)|Highbrow]] in the [[Manganese Mountains]].
*Pg 29a - [[Rattletrap]] can apparently get unlicensed [[Shock Pop]] datatrax and forged [[S.T.A.R.S.]] idento-cards for the right price.
*Pg 29b - [[Seaspray (Animated)|Seaspray]] fought in the War of the Waves on [[Antilla]].
*Pg 30a - [[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] rid [[Daffodil II]] of a [[Morphobot]] infestation.
*Pg 30b - [[Wheelie (Animated)|Wheelie]] was found orphaned in [[Quintesson]] territory.
*Pg 33 - Most of [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper's]] run-up on [[Mirage (Animated)|Mirage]] portrays a [[Traitor (episode)|major lack of trust]].
*Pg 34 - [[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] apparently studied the technological evolution of the inhabitants of the [[Gorlam Prime|Gorlam system]].
*Pg 36a - [[Tap-Out (Animated)|Tap-Out]] accuses [[Volks (Animated)|Volks]] of being a "[[Sam Witwicky|LadiesBot217]]-type."
*Pg 36b - [[Carrera (Animated)|Carrera]]'s run-up mentions [[Cybertronian sport#The Iacon 5000|the Iacon 5000]].
*Pg 36c - [[Furão]]'s name means "ferret" in [[Old Malignus]]. He was stationed aboard the ''[[Flash Frenzy (Cybertron)|Flash Frenzy]]''.
*Pg 37 - [[Bumper (Animated)|Bumper's]] ship crash-landed on [[Bhul]].
*Pg 38 - [[Lickety-Split]] is a fan of the [[Galactic Olympics]], and would like to win a [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]] in the Tour de [[Orgenon Cluster|Orgenon]].
*Pg 41 - [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] mentions Project: [[Powermaster]].
*Pg 42-43 - [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|Sari's]] built-in upgrades include twin [[Master Blade (Masterforce)|Master Blades]], a [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]], [[Azusa]] energy skates, and [[Micron Booster]]s.

===Real-world references===
*Pg 38 - [[Lickety-Split]] seems to have a thing for a certain [[Buzz Lightyear|space ranger]].
*Pg 41 - Sari yapping on and on about "vampire movies" is a reference to the ''{{w|Twilight (novel series)|Twilight}}'' book/film franchise.

==Chapter 2 - Decepticons==
Chapter two covers all Decepticons who appear in the third season of the cartoon and beyond.

{{collist|3|
*[[Wasp]]inator by Blackarachnia
*[[Strika (Animated)|General Strika]] by Lugnut
*[[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]] by Cyclonus
*[[Cyclonus (Animated)|Cyclonus]] by Scalpel
*[[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]] by Megatron
*[[Spittor (Animated)|Spittor]] by Oil Slick
*[[Dirt Boss (Animated)|Dirt Boss]] by Scrapper and Mixmaster
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave's Avatars]] by Prowl
*[[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat]] and [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] by Soundwave
*[[Reflector (Animated)|Reflector]] by Blackarachnia
*[[Straxus (Animated)|Lord High Governor Straxus]] by Strika
*[[Slapper (Animated)|Slapper]] by Swindle
*[[Stretch]] by Porter C. Powell
*[[Flip Sides (Animated)|Flip Sides]] by Blurr
*[[Scalpel (Animated)|Scalpel]] by Perceptor
*[[Magnificus (Animated)|Magnificus]] by Starscream}}

===Transformers references===

*Pg 48 - [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] carries a small reserve of [[Forestonite]] to achieve high velocity in tank mode.
*Pg 49 - [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]] has concocted both [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|cosmic rust]] and the [[mind changer virus|Reverse Evolution virus]]. As Cyclonus begins to talk about how he wants to see Oil Slick killed, he cuts himself off and says "this interview is [[Furmanism|over, finished]]".
*Pg 50 - [[Cyclonus (Animated)|Cyclonus]] was discovered by the Decepticons, muttering about somebody called "[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]".
*Pg 52 - [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]]'s feet were reverse-engineered from [[Crasher (GoBots)|Crasher]], an [[GoBots|oddly-misplaced Cybertronian]].
*Pg 54 - [[Spittor (Animated)|Spittor's]] tendril weapons are identified as [[Legion]] Tentacles. ''Eugh.''
*Pg 55 - [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] have been working on a "[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]."
*Pg 57 - [[Ratbat (Animated)|Ratbat's]] electro-echolocation allows him to "pinpoint objects the size of a [[Scraplet]] from a dozen hics away."
*Pg 58 - [[Reflector (Animated)|Reflector]] can create hard-light holographic duplicates of the Spectro/Viewfinder models, which have little intelligence and can't transform, but make great [[army-building|army-builders]]. [[Reflector (G1)|The original Reflector]] often did the same thing in early episodes of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]''.
*Pg 59 - [[Slapper (Animated)|Slapper]] once utilized [[Vrobian]] powder on his brothers.
*Pg 61 - [[Scalpel (Animated)|Scalpel]] is also known by the nickname [[Scalpel (ROTF)|The Doctor]].

===Real-world references===
*Pg 52 - [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]] is armed with wrist-mounted [[Zander Cannon|zander cannons]].

==Chapter 3 - Events==
*[[TransWarped]] as Shockwave and Starscream's Internal Logs, Ratchet and Optimus Prime's Autobot Incident Reports, Bumblebee's Private Journal, and the Headmaster's [[Yatter]] page
*[[Three's a Crowd]] as an Autobot Incident Report by Bulkhead and Lugnut's Internal Log
*[[Where Is Thy Sting?]] as Autobot Incident Reports by [[First Aid (Animated)|First Aid]] and Bumblebee
*[[Five Servos of Doom]] as an Autobot Incident Report by Prowl
*[[Predacons Rising (Animated)|Predacons Rising]] as an Autobot Incident Report by Sentinel Prime and a message in a bottle by Waspinator
*[[Human Error, Part I]] as an Autobot Incident Report by Optimus Prime
*[[Human Error, Part II]] as a fairy tale/"Wizard of Oz" type of story
*[[Decepticon Air]] as Sentinel Prime's Private Journal
*[[This Is Why I Hate Machines]] as an issue of the ALTernity Today magazine
*[[Endgame, Part I]] as an Autobot Incident Report by Optimus Prime
*[[Endgame, Part II]] as Megatron's Encrypted Internal Log

===Transformers references===
*Pg 64 - The icon on top of Headmaster's Yatter is [[Moon (BWII)|Moon]], next to which is the code "C-131", which is [[Raiden]]'s ID number. His top trackers include [[Furg|in_your_face_Furg]], [[Abdul Fakkadi (G1)|President_For_Life]], [[Maggie Madsen|Maggie_M_999]], and [[Ravage (SG)|ravagekitteh]]. Trending Yatts are [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom]], [[Ear Fungus]], [[Wrecker|WrecknRule]], [[David Willis|Shortpacked!]], [[FIRRIB]] (and RIBFIR), [[I Risk My Life for Earth]], [[DEATH BY CHOCOLATE|Darque Chocolate]], [[Battle Protocol]], [[I, Robot-Master!|ThisManThisMayonnaise]], and [[Cyber-slash tail weapon|RotateBlade]].
*Pg 77 - On a pole are three "missing dog" notices: [[Patch (G1)|Patch]], [[Pis]], and a certain unnamed [[Battle Dog|dog]]. Their chances of being found do not look hopeful.
*Pg 79 - ALTernity Today refers to [[Aero-Bot]]'s expedition to the [[X-Dimension]], [[Sector Seven]], [[Zebediah Braxis|Doctor Thadius Braxis]], [[Smokejumper]] and [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]], [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]], and [[Alexis Thi Dang]]. An insurance company is owned by [[T-AI]].
*Pg 79b - [[Starscream (Armada)|Ulchtar]] (a preliminary name for [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]) from [[Unicron Trilogy|Aurex]] 603.0 Kappa [[Starscream's Brigade|stole personality components for five renegade Autobots]]. The five Autobots are [[Screechwing]], [[Spiketail]], [[Nightprowler]], [[Albitron]], and [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]]. Christening them "[[Combatibot]]s", he intends to have them transform into a gestalt called "[[Toxitron (Zone)|Toxitron]]". The story is printed on page [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2]].
*Pg 80 - Astroscope signs include [[Xal]], [[Void]], [[Shokaract]], [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]], and [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]]. There is also a warning about the [[Devastator Winds]].

===Real-world references===
*Pg. 64 - One of Headmaster's top trackers is "Sacred Palutena", a goddess from ''{{w|Kid Icarus}}''.
**"Where_am_I_Hibiki" references Ryouga Hibiki, the 'eternal lost boy' from ''{{w|Ranma ½}}''
*Pg. 78 - Sentinel likens Optimus' entrance to a {{w|Alien (creature in Alien franchise)|Xenomorph}}.
*Pg. 80 - Crossword clue 113 Down is "{{w|Adobe Inc.|Adobe}} file format".
*Various fictional businesses are featured on ALTernity Today's stock exchange numbers on pages 80–81.
**[[Umbrella Corporation]] is from ''{{w|Resident Evil}}''
**Spacely Sprockets is from ''{{w|The Jetsons}}''
**Strickland Fuels is from ''{{w|King of the Hill}}''.
**Sirius Cyb. is Sirius Cybernetics from ''{{w|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy}}''.
**S-Mart is from the ''{{w|Evil Dead}}'' movies.
**Biffco is from ''[[Back to the Future]]''.
**Rossum is probably a reference to the play ''{{w|R.U.R.|Rossum's Universal Robots}}'', the origin of the word "robot".
**Blue Sun is from ''{{w|Firefly}}''.
**Gizmonic is a reference to the Gizmonic Institute from ''[[Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''.
**Ziktor Industries is from ''{{w|VR Troopers}}''.
**Yoyodyne is a popular fictional company name first appearing in the works of {{w|Thomas Pynchon}}, but is more likely referring to the use of the name in ''{{w|The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension}}''.

==Chapter 4 - Culture==
*[[Human Error, Part I|Automen]] by Bulkhead
*[[Rock Lord]]s by Bumblebee
*[[Space bridge]]s by Megatron
*[[Ninja Gladiator]] by Sari
*[[Christmas]] by Optimus Prime
*Scooter / Jetpack by Isaac Sumdac
*Thanatos-class ships by Strika
*[[Great War (Animated)|The Great War]] (the game)
*[[Electronic paint job|Electronic Paint]] by Bumblebee
*Helmets by Swindle
*[[Protoform]]s by Yoketron
*[[Cloning]] by Swindle
*The [[Cyber-Ninja Corps]]
*Prototype Minions by Soundwave
*The [[AllSpark]] Reconstituted by Optimus Prime

===Transformers references===
*Pg 93 - One of the playable characters in ''Ninja Gladiator'' is the [[hideous giant brain guy]], referred to as "HGBG".
*Pg 98 - "The Great War - The Game" is chock-full of references. Spaces include:
**"Unexpected Delays at [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]"
**"[[Paradron]] resistance"
**"[[Inferno (Animated)|Inferno]] protects the royalty"
**"[[Underbase]] lost"
**"[[Squadron X]] defeated at [[Pova]]"
**"[[Straxus (Animated)|Straxus]] [[The Smelting Pool!|smelts Scrounge]]"
**"[[Sideways (Animated)|Sideways]] enters this dimension"
**"[[Mini-Con|Minicons]] pledge neutrality"
**"[[Gold Plastic Syndrome]] cured"
**"[[Wheeljack (Animated)|Wheeljack]] develops [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]]"
**"[[Frenzy (Animated)|Frenzy]] infiltrates resistance"
**"[[Devcon (Animated)|Devcon]] captures [[Cryotek (Animated)|Cryotek]]"
**"[[Sideswipe (Animated)|Sideswipe]] spots enemy ship"
**"[[Sunstreaker (Animated)|Sunstreaker]] captured"
**"[[Runabout (Animated)|Runabout]] accidentally shoots Autobot double agent"
**"[[Runamuck (Animated)|Runamuck]] forgets to encrypt signal"
**"Atlas War on [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]"
**"[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] on [[Vehicon (planet)|Vehicon]]"
**"Pangea Wars on [[Gigantion]]"
**"[[Asphalt Wars]] on [[Velocitron]]"
**"War of the Dunes on [[Praum|Praun]]"
**"[[3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars|Energon Wars]] destroy Paradron"
**"[[Time Wars]] in Salvvatan System"
**"[[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] on [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Animatron]]"
*Pg 106 - Soundwave's prototype minions are [[Buzzsaw (Animated)|Buzzsaw]], [[Sunder (Animated)|Sunder]], [[Garboil (Animated)|Garboil]], and [[Wingthing (Animated)|Wingthing]]. These were all partners of [[Soundwave (G1)|G1 Soundwave]] or redecoes of [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]].

===Real-world references===
* Pg 93 - ''Ninja Gladiator'''s character roster includes [[Snake-Eyes]], Antron from ''[[Micronauts]]'', Hudson from ''{{w|Gargoyles (TV series)|Gargoyles}}'', Felina Feral from ''{{w|SWAT Kats}}'', [[Big Boss]] from ''{{w|COPS (animated TV series)|COPS}}'', Gizmo from ''{{w|Superbook}}'', [[Miles Mayhem]] from ''[[M.A.S.K.]]'', [[Steelgrave]] from ''{{w|Starriors}}'' and {{w|Turbo Teen}}. The "secret code" is the famous [[Konami]] {{w|Konami Code|Code}}.
* Pg 93 - ''Ninja Gladiator'''s game box closely replicates the style that {{w|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}} game boxes use.
* Pg 104 - [[Devcon (Animated)|Devcon]] is said to wield [[Goongala Staves]], a reference to the battle cry of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' character Casey Jones.

==Chapter 5 - Cybertron==
*Cybertron and its moons by Ultra Magnus
*The [[Hadean System|Hadeen System]] by Cosmos
*Stellar Cartography by Swindle
*[[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] by Captain Fanzone
*The [[Metroplex (Animated)|Metroplex]] by Alpha Trion
*[[Longarm (Animated)|Longarm]]'s office by Cliffjumper
*Infirmary by Arcee
*[[Fortress Maximus (Animated)|Fortress Maximus]] by Sentinel Prime
*[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] by Brawn
*[[Cyber-Ninja Dojo]] by Lockdown
*[[Space bridge nexus|Spacebridge Nexus]] by Bulkhead

===Transformers references===
*Pg 110 - Cybertron's two moons are called [[Moonbase One]] and [[Moonbase Two]].
*Pg 112 - Planets in the Hadeen System include [[Dread (planet)|Dread]] and [[Thrush]]. There is also an [[Autobot Mausoleum]].
*Pg 114-115 - Planets/sections in the galaxy include the [[Benzuli Expanse]], [[Mumu-Obscura]], [[Gorlam Prime]] and Protos, the location of the lab of [[Primacron]].
*Pg 122-123 - Ultra Magnus's predecessor is [[Powered Convoy]].
*Pg 125 - On the menu for Maccadam's there are several pictures of the heads of various Transformers characters from across the multi-verse. These include Sky Lynx, Barricade, Chromia, Stampy, Hellbat, Cy-kill, Antagony, Blaster, Tarantulas, Clipper, Mindwipe, Cheetor represented as remold of Blurr with new head pieces representing two ears, and Sky-Byte as a freaky grinning four eyed shark. One of the weeknight drink specials is the Latta Collins. [[Chris Latta]] was a voice actor for the G1 cartoon, and sometimes went under "Christopher Collins". Furthermore, under 'Oils and Other Fuels', there is a drink called 'Michelobay.' This is a reference to the director of the live-action Transformers movies, [[Michael Bay]].
*Pg 128 - [[Space bridge nexus|Spacebridge Nexus]]'s full name is the "[[Xaaron|Emirate Xarron]] {{sic}} Spacebridge Nexus".

===Real-world references===
*Pg 112-113: There are numerous references here, many of them to classic sci-fi and fantasy.
**Aouda Fogg is the wife of Phileas Fogg, the main character of ''{{w|Around The World in Eighty Days}}''. Tom Ayrton was a character in ''{{w|The Mysterious Island}}''. Both are works by [[Jules Verne]].
**Frehley's Comet was a band headed by {{w|Ace Frehley}}, a member of {{w|KISS}}.
**Thuvia, Kerchak and Kala are all characters created by {{w|Edgar Rice Burroughs}}. The former is from the {{w|Barsoom}} novels (she was introduced in the eponymous novel ''{{w|Thuvia, Maid of Mars}}''), while the latter are characters from the ''{{w|Tarzan}}'' novels.
**Tsathoggua and Eibon are from the {{w|Cthulhu Mythos}}. The latter is a priest of the former, and both were created by {{w|Clark Ashton Smith}}.
**Belegaer is a sea from ''{{w|The Lord of the Rings}}'' by {{w|J. R. R. Tolkien}}.
**Thulsa Doom is a character created by {{w|Robert E. Howard}} and is most well known as the villain from the film ''{{w|Conan The Barbarian}}''. All of the planet's moons are the names of Howard creations, with "Gwalhar" derived from the land of Gwalhur.

*Pg 114-115: There are dozens of references to fictional planets on these two pages alone.
**[[Rimmerworld]], a planet from the ''{{w|Red Dwarf}}'' {{w|Rimmerworld|episode of the same name}} inhabited solely by backstabbing weasely smeg head clones, appears here.
**[[Marklar]] is a reference to a planet in the ''{{w|South Park}}'' episode "{{w|Starvin' Marvin in Space}}".
**[[Skaro]] is the home planet of the [[Dalek]]s from ''[[Doctor Who]]''. [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] comments about needing a Mark III Travel Machine, the shell of a Dalek as named in their origin story "[[wikia:tardis:Genesis of the Daleks|Genesis of the Daleks]]".
**[[Nintenduu LXIV]] is a reference to the planet Nintendu 64 in Fry's segment of the ''{{w|Futurama}}'' episode "{{w|Anthology of Interest II}}", itself a reference to the [[Nintendo]] 64 console.
**[[Zeotopia]] and the subsequent comments by Swindle about the Sectoids and Reptosaurs are all reference to the now defunct [[Hasbro]] toyline called [http://www.16bit.com/xevoztoys.asp Xevoz]. If you don't get these references, [https://shortpacked.com/comic/xevoz you are a monster.]
**[[Thundera]] is a reference to the original home world of the {{w|ThunderCats}}.
**[[Eternia]] is the setting for ''{{w|He-Man}} and the {{w|Masters of the Universe}}''.
**[[Ceti Alpha Seven|Ceti-Alpha VII]] is likely a reference to the system of planets from the ''[[Star Trek]]'' universe most noted for being the system in which {{w|Khan Noonien Singh|Khan}} was stranded.
***[[Sarpeidon]] is the location of the penultimate episode of the original ''Star Trek''.
**[[Thra]] and its valuable crystals are a reference to the planet that provides the setting for ''{{w|The Dark Crystal}}''
**[[Druidia]] is a reference to the planet in ''[[Spaceballs]]''
**[[Necronom IV]], is a reference of the painting of the same name by Swiss surrealist artist H. R. Giger, done as concept art for the Xenomorph in the original {{w|Alien (film)|Alien}}'' film.
**[[Yautja]] is a reference to the species name of the [[Predator (alien)|Predators]]. The message written below is in the script of the Predators, as seen most famously on their self-destruct devices.
**[[Tencton]] is the home planet of the Tenctonese from ''{{w|Alien Nation}}''.
**[[Ork]] is the home of Mork from ''{{w|Mork and Mindy}}''. The nearby planet of [[Melmac]] is the home of Alf from his {{w|Alf|titular television show}}.
**[[Fleed]] is the home planet of Duke Fleed, pilot of the giant mecha {{w|Grendizer}} and star of that series.
**[[Magrathea]] is from ''{{w|The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy}}.
**[[Krankor]] is the home of the Phantom of Krankor from ''{{w|Prince of Space}}'', which was presented on ''Mystery Science Theater 3000''.
**[[Hala]] is the home world of the Kree from [[Marvel Comics]], who indirectly gave [[Ms. Marvel]] her powers.
**[[Fhloston]] refers to Fhloston Paradise, from the film ''{{w|The Fifth Element}}''.
**[[Giedi Prime]] is from the novel ''{{w|Dune}}'' by {{w|Frank Herbert}}.
**[[Z'ha'dum]] is from the television series ''{{w|Babylon 5}}''.
**[[Maxie's World]] refers to an animated series {{w|Maxie's World|of the same name}} created by [[Hasbro]].
**[[Thermia]] is from {{w|Galaxy Quest}}.
**[[Reptizar]] is a world from the television show ''{{w|Shadow Raiders}}''.
**[[Arus]] is the home planet of the giant robot ''{{w|Voltron}}''. Planet Doom is the enemy world nearby.
**[[Vhoorl]] is another reference to the Cthulhu Mythos — namely, the planet of the titular god's birth.
**[[Tau Ceti Center]] and [[Qom-Riyadh]] are references to the ''{{w|Hyperion Cantos}}'' by author Dan Simmons.
**[[SR388]] is the home planet of the Metroids from the {{w|Metroid|video game series of the same name}}. The planet being listed as destroyed is a reference to the final events of ''{{w|Metroid Fusion}}''.
**[[Kinmoku]] is the home planet of the Sailor Starlights and Princess Kakyuu in ''{{w|Sailor Moon}}''.
**[[Terminus (planet)|Terminus]] is a reference to the {{w|Foundation series}}.
**[[Cyteen]] is a reference to the {{w|Alliance-Union universe}}, where Cyteen is the capital world of the titular Union.
**[[We Made It]] is a human colony in the {{w|Known Space|Known Space universe}}.

==Chapter 6 - Settings==
*Cyberspace by Prowl
*[[Burger Bot]] by Sari Sumdac
*[[Tigatron Stadium]] by Lugnut
*[[Fossil Fuel]] by Dirtboss
*Soundwave's lab by Sari
*Unknown locale by Blackarachnia

===Transformers references===
*Pg 135 - Burger Bot's mascot is [[B.O.T. (G1)|B.O.T.]]. Some of the presidents are [[Tommy Kennedy]], [[Elaine Nakamura]], and [[Walter Barnett (G1)|Walter Barnett]]. Also, [[Cobra Commander]]'s face is on [[Mount Rushmore]].
*Pg 136 - Lugnut complains about [[Tigatron Stadium]], lamenting that he misses the [[Jekka Amphitheatre]].
*Pg. 139 - Blackarachnia wonders "where the [[Pit (BW)|Pit]] am I?".
*Pg. 139 - A [[Cheetor (BW)|cheetah]], a [[Optimus Primal (BW)|gorilla]], a [[Rattrap (BW)|rat]], and a [[Rhinox (BW)|rhinoceros]] are shown looking inquisitive together.

===Real-world references===

==Chapter 7 - Project Omega==
*[[Omega Laboratory]] by Ratchet
*Autobot workers by Blitzwing
*[[Sigma Supreme|Steelhaven]] by Ultra Magnus
**Steelhaven cargo by Swindle
**Steelhaven brig by Sunstorm
**Steelhaven infrastructure by Optimus Prime
**Steelhaven Energon storage by Jazz
**Steelhaven schematics by Perceptor
*[[Lugnut Supreme]] by Starscream

===Transformers references===
*Override Prime is an homage to [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Transformers: Cybertron]].''
*Kappa Supreme's codename, Chromia X, is a reference to the [[Chromia 10|pursuit ship]] used by [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] in [[Dawn of Future's Past]].
*The name of Alpha Supreme's ship mode is the ''Axalon'', the name of the ship used by the Maximals in ''Beast Wars''. His mentor bot also happens to be Primal Major, a reference to the Maximal leader Optimus Primal from the same series.
*Big Bang Prime is an homage to the ''very'' obscure [[Big Bang (G1)|Big Bang]] from ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]''.
*Zeta Supreme's designation, the ''Xantium'', and the Autobot he was bonded to, Impactor Major, as well as him being home to the Wreckers, are all references to the Generation 1 [[Wrecker]]s, their former leader, [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], and their starship, the ''[[Xantium (G1)|Xantium]]''.
*A comic strip called "[[Boxtron]]" is seen, written by a [[Donny Finkleberg|D. Finkleberg]].

===Real-world references===

==Section I - Toy Design==
Details the processes behind designing each toy, and how Hasbro, Takara, and Cartoon Network worked together to make them possible.

===Transformers references===
*Pg. 159 - While each R.C. car represents one present Autobot in the drawing, Bumblebee's and Optimus Prime's toys represent their [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1]] altmodes.

==Section II - Animation==
This section is about the general production of the series, including design, the first treatment for the show, how the show evolved from season to season, casting, scripts, post-production, and of course, animation.

==Section III - Season Four==
Contains info on what would have happened if season four was made. Hasbro and Cartoon Network collaborated extensively on what such a thing would be like.

*The season's theme would be energon, since the Allspark left energon deposits all over Detroit and the surrounding area.
*There would be more on Sari's origin and Blackarachnia would have a growing army of Predacons.
*Sari and Bulkhead would stay on Cybertron to continue Sari's education and to protect the energon farms from Decepticons.
*Among the main characters, Ironhide would receive an Earth mode and replace Bulkhead, and Jazz would replace Prowl.
*Bludgeon would have appeared, as a pirate.
*Ultra Magnus was planned to go offline after being attacked by [[Shockwave (Animated)|our favorite double agent]] back in Season 3.
*Some episode proposals were listed:
**"[[Trial of Megatron, Part 1|The Trial of Megatron]]" - Three-part season premiere; Sari wants to learn more about her origins, Sentinel tries to become Magnus, Bulkhead's hometown is targeted by Decepticons, Megatron relocates Kaon to Earth using his trial as a distraction, and there is a spectacular prison break.
**"Allspark-alypse Now!" - Sentinel comes to Earth and intends to use the AllSpark to kill Megatron, as Prowl's ghost inhabits Cybertronians powered by AllSpark fragments, telling Optimus about the consequences of Sentinel's ideas.
**"S.T.E.A.M." - The Autobots are forced to save their detractors when the steampunk tool-using, anti-technological Luddites of "Save The Earth And Mankind" run afoul of Soundwave.
**"Mirror, Mirror" - Bulkhead and Sari enter [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|a mirror universe with evil Autobots and heroic Decepticons]].
**"Gremlins in the Gears" - The Minicons who run Kaon disassemble all machinery in Detroit, and Ratchet and Fanzone have to stop them.
**"It Came from Planet Cybertron" - Cosmos has an important message for Optimus, and comes to Earth to tell him. He loses his memory after scanning a prop flying saucer from a B-movie's set, and hi-jinks ensue.
**"Turf War" - The Constructicons battle with the Decepticons over control of the energon in Detroit.
**"Megatron Must Be Destroyed!" - The two-part season finale (series finale?) would have had Megatron's machinations threaten the entire planet. Optimus gathers as many allies as imaginable to defeat Megatron once and for all.

Three rejected toy concepts were shown: Marauder Megatron (Megatron in a new body, and as a [[Triple Changer]]), Hot Shot (an Earth-mode toy inspired by his [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 Universe]] figure), and Powermaster Optimus Prime (would have combined with a trailer and a Minicon to improve his size and power, looking similar to the original Powermaster Prime). Hot Shot and Megatron made it as far as the prototype stage, but Powermaster Prime existed only as concept art. There is a note from Hasbro outright stating that they will never be released, despite their wishes.

==Section IV - Toy Gallery==
[[Stock photography]] of every toy released in the [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated toyline]], including some that were completed, yet not released. There is a note from Hasbro stating that some of the unreleased toys might see the light of day in some form.

==Section V - Packaging Art==
Discusses and shows off each toy's "action" package art (mass released and otherwise), drawn by [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] and [[Marcelo Matere]].

==Section VI - The Cast==
Presents information and photos of the main members of the voice cast: [[David Kaye]], [[Tara Strong]], [[Corey Burton]], [[Bumper Robinson]], [[Jeff Glen Bennett|Jeff Bennett]], [[Bill Fagerbakke]], [[Tom Kenny]], [[Cree Summer]], [[Townsend Coleman]], and [[Phil LaMarr]].

==Interstitials==
{{Bookstub}}

==Literary elements==
Including the copyright information, title page, foreword and afterwords, notes from the authors and acknowledgments.

==Notes==
*Cover artist [[Marcelo Matere]] recreates some of his own [[package art]] on the cover. That's probably a first.
*[[Hiroyuki Otoboto]]'s quote contains 「思ったよりも本のサイズが大きくてびっくり！」 ("I was amazed—the book was even bigger than I expected!"), which was manga artist [[Naoto Tsushima]]'s reaction that he tweeted after importing the [[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|first volume.]] <ref>[http://twitvideo.jp/00VMB Tsushima's TwitVideo with "The AllSpark Almanac"]</ref>
*This book is terribly inconsistent about whether it's volume "2" or "II". It says "2" on the spine, "II" on the front cover, "2" in the indicia, and "II" on the title page. The "most legal" title is probably the one in the indicia, "TRANSFORMERS ANIMATED: THE ALLSPARK ALMANAC, VOL. 2". For the title of this page, we went with the cover title.
* In the section on "Animation" in section two of the book, concept art for an ''Animated'' version of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] can be seen, indicating that he, too, was meant to appear in the series at one point.

===Errors===
*The cover depicts Bumblebee playing with Roll Out Command Optimus Prime, but the box beside him is that of Prime's Voyager-sized toy. It also depicts the Leader Class Bulkhead's buzzsaw on the wrong arm.
*On the back cover, the quote for Hiroyuki is mistakenly written as 「小さい頃、超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーの本この本に等しかったな。懐かしいない... 思ったよりも本のサイズが大きくてびっくり！」 ("When I was young, [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]] did have a book that was something like this. I didn't miss it... I was amazed—the book was even bigger than I expected!"). The correct form should have been 「小さい頃、『超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマー』の本この本に等しかったない。懐かしいな... 思ったよりも本のサイズが大きくてびっくり！」 ("When I was young, 'Super Robot Lifeform Transformers' didn't have a book that was something like this. How nostalgic... I was amazed—the book was even bigger than I expected!").
*On p. 12, "splitting" is misspelled "spitting".
*On p. 48, Blackarachnia's name is misspelled "Blacharachnia".
*On p. 52, the text says that [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]] "bristles with ordinance". "Ordinances" are local laws; "ordnance" is weaponry.
*On p. 58, "posses" is misspelled "poses".
*On p. 114, in the text at the top, "[[Vestial Imperium]]" is misspelled "Vestal".
*On p. 128, "Xaaron" is misspelled "Xarron".
*On p. 139, "primitive" is misspelled "primative".
*On p. 217, "Sunstreaker" is misspelled "sunstreak"

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/digipedia/annotatedalmanac2.html The Annotated AllSpark Almanac II], a 98% complete listing of the hidden references in the book

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Dark Energon

2021-04-11T01:05:26Z

Markzilla6895: /* Transformers: War for Cybertron */

[[File:DarknessRising2-MegatronDarkEnergon.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I'm like a chocoholic, but for Dark Energon.]]
As [[energon]] is the emanation of [[Primus]], from which all Transformer life and power is formed, '''Dark Energon''' (also known as the '''Sparks of Unicron''', the '''Blood of Unicron''', and the '''Anti-Spark''') is the polar opposite of energon and the emanation of [[Unicron]], released after his first battle with the [[Thirteen|thirteen original Transformers]]. In sufficient quantities, Dark Energon can corrupt quantities of regular energon (though it own effects can likewise be neutralized by sufficient quantities of energon). Dark Energon can be used for a number of deadly uses such as increasing one's power, reviving the dead, corrupting Transformers and even having an ambient weakening effect on them. It appears to be functionally identical to [[Angolmois Energy]].<ref>[[Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 19, 2015|Ask Vector Prime]]: "Thunderwing was the most recent addition [to the Heralds], a version addicted to dark energon. Unicron offered him an endless supply of his own lifeblood to slake his nigh-unquenchable thirst for angolmois energy."</ref>

{{quote|No! No one can control Dark Energon! It dominates and destroys everything it touches!|[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

==Effects==

[[File:Darkenergon_molecular_structure.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's like studying drug chemistry... while ON drugs.]]
The violet-glowing Dark Energon supercharges any Transformer who ingests it, making them stronger, faster, more powerful... and more aggressive. It turns pain into pleasure, rendering any blows inflicted on a user futile and heals their wounds as well. However, it also acts as a powerful narcotic, filling the user with thrilling, dark sensations and causing addiction. Dark Energon withdrawal turns the user into a raving brute desperate to do anything for more. If the craving is not satisfied, the user devolves to a beast-like state and eventually dies.

Those who imbibe Dark Energon have been seen to project it from their bodies for various destructive purposes, such as attacking enemies, overloading computers, and bringing machines under their control. When a user is killed, the energy acts like a sentient thing (a worrying aspect for a force originating from Unicron) and flies from their corpse to empower any other user nearby.

Pieces of Cybertron infected by Dark Energon tend to turn purple and explode upward into twisted, sharp spikes and growths of metal. Some Dark Energon wielders have even shown the ability to detonate a cluster of these spikes in order to produce a group of mechanical spider-like creatures, which swarm anything nearby.

A Cybertronian corpse injected with Dark Energon will reanimate itself as a feral [[zombie]], intent on destroying all in its path. They are mostly mindless berserkers, but can be commanded by a living Cybertronian who has also been corrupted by the evil energy. If part of a reanimated Cybertronian corpse is cut off from the main body it loses its ability to move with two exceptions: Cliffjumper's corpse still moving even after being cut in half and Skyquake's arm moving on its own after falling off the body. (Though it should be noted that both of these were revived by a single shard plunged directly into their corpses.)

In ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]'' Megatron was revived through Dark Energon without apparent ill effect, but ''Predacons Rising'' would later reveal that his overuse of the stuff prevented him from joining the Allspark after dying, instead being confined to a [[limbo]] existence. Unicron was then able to use his connection to Dark Energon to easily revive and possess Megatron. Whether the same effects can be expected for all users or just for Megatron, who was kept alive by the substance for a prolonged amount of time, is unknown.

==Fiction==
===Aligned continuity family===
====Aligned novels====
The gathering and storage of Dark Energon aboard the-then newly constructed [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] was organized by an early assembly of the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] that included [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Sentinel Prime]]. The station was guarded by [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s who were mostly unaware of the nature of Dark Energon. During the civil war, [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] claimed the station for the [[Decepticon]]s, but of fear he did not let [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] know about Trypticon's significance, and despite his allies' attempts they could not find much of the information about Trypticon on the [[DataNet]] had been censored (by [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]], who knew that knowledge of Dark Energon was dangerous).

During the last days of the war [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] found forgotten corners of the DataNet referring to "Sparks of Unicron". Megatron forgave Starscream, acknowledging his fears about Dark Energon's overly destructive use on the battlefield, and because the Air Commander had not tried to use it against him. [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] forced two of Starscream's scientists to ingest Dark Energon and the explosive result led to the Darkening of all of Megatron's soldiers. Megatron and Starscream both found the substance invigorating, but a deprivation study of the first two subjects showed they had become rabid, and Megatron vowed he would kill all his soldiers before he was deprived. The Darkened Decepticons attacked the remaining Autobot outposts on Cybertron, but to the Autobots' advantage, whenever a battle was prolonged, the Decepticons would have to flee or risk having the Dark Energon run out.

Soundwave learned of the [[Geosynchronous Energon Bridge]], which could transport vast amounts of energon from Cybertron to Trypticon to be corrupted. Starscream activated it, but it proved futile in quenching the Decepticons' thirst. Soundwave recalled the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] within [[Teletraan-1 (WFC)|Teletraan-1]] and the [[Code Key]]s required to activate it. The Chamber would enable Megatron to corrupt Cybertron's [[core]] and flood the planet with Dark Energon. During the ensuing battle with [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] for the Chamber, the more the Autobots killed the Decepticons, the more Dark Energon left their corpses to empower Megatron, who was able to knock Omega down and tear the Chamber from his chest.

After Megatron Darkened the core, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Prowl (WFC)|Prowl]] launched a rescue of Sentinel Prime in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. They were met with little resistance, aside from two gibbering guards. Optimus recognized the Dark Energon had taken its toll on Decepticon competence. Afterwards, he, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]] ventured to the core to rid it of the poisonous Chamber. The Dark Energon briefly tempted Jetfire to try some, while it distressed Bumblebee to the point he physically tore out the corruption spikes on the core, though it allowed Optimus to remove the Chamber. The core told Optimus the Autobots would have to leave Cybertron while it healed the planet, and gave him the [[Matrix of Leadership]], which would one day act in concert with the core to restore their world. While leaving, Optimus chastised Megatron for turning his soldiers into addicts just to win the war while Starscream vowed never to use the substance again. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

After [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] discovered [[Vector Sigma]], he captured [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] for use as a substitute to the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. Having anticipated this, the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] had scrambled his neural net to deny Shockwave access to the computer. Undeterred, Shockwave, over Trion's warnings, pumped Dark Energon into Vector Sigma to try and override its security. Though the computer managed to hold off the infection until the [[Wrecker]]s rescued Trion, the process had allowed the Quintessons to lock onto Cybertron's location. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

====''Prime'' cartoon====
The blood of [[Unicron/Aligned|Unicron]] himself, {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}} Dark Energon was so rare on Cybertron that it was practically non-existent. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}} During the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Megatron poisoned Cybertron's core with the substance. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

[[File:DarknessRising4-beholddarkenergon!.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Cue Vincent Price voiceover.]]
When Megatron returned to Earth after three years in deep space, he brought with him a new supply of Dark Energon using a crystal of it to reanimate [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]'s corpse, turning the dead Autobot into a [[Terrorcon (Prime)|Terrorcon]]. A liquid sample was capable of sapping a Cybertronian's strength and animating machinery into animalistic robots. Megatron, being Megatron, thought it'd be a jolly good idea to shove some into his own [[spark]]. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 2}} He survived and began to gibber and rant about the power and how it was like he could hear Unicron's thoughts...

Optimus Prime recognised what Dark Energon was, surprising [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] that the substance had found its way to Earth. Suspecting Megatron's endgame, Optimus led Ratchet to the site of an old Transformer battle. When Megatron arrived, he confirmed his enemy's suspicions by using a Dark Energon crystal to revive the fallen warriors. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 3}} Using the substance to control the undead, Megatron sent the Terrorcons against the two Autobots, the Dark Energon sapping their strength, before he revealed that this was not his endgame. Upon discovering that the Decepticons had built a [[space bridge]], they realized Megatron intended to reawaken Cybertron's fallen soldiers, and bring them to Earth to conquer the planet. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 4}} While Megatron was able to throw his store of Dark Energon crystals into the space bridge and reanimate the Terrorcons, the Autobots sabotaged the space bridge, causing it to collapse on itself, taking Megatron and the Terrorcons with it before they could cross the event horizon. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}}

The Dark Energon infusion sustained Megatron beyond the explosion, long enough for Starscream to find him floating in space. Discovering the cause of his survival, Starscream ripped the Dark Energon crystal out and prepared to leave Megatron to die, only to have to take Megatron back to the ship when [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] discovered them. {{storylink|Masters & Students}}

After a [[cortical psychic patch]], {{storylink|Sick Mind}} Megatron escaped from his own body into [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]'s, using the scout to recover the Dark Energon crystal he had used to create his test batch of Terrorcons, using it to repair his own body. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

While Megatron had revived himself, he had forgotten that Starscream possessed the original shard of Dark Energon ripped from him. Now back in a subordinate position, Starscream's previous opposition to using Dark Energon to raise an undead army vanished when he tried to raise [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] from the dead. Starscream broke the shard in half, one to raise Skyquake, the other to achieve symbiosis. While it managed to raise Skyquake, the new Terrorcon became trapped in the [[Shadowzone (dimension)|Shadowzone]], depriving Starscream of his new warrior. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

As a prophesied planetary alignment neared, the Dark Energon in Megatron's spark, all that remained of his stockpile, began plaguing the tyrant with visions of a volcano erupting Dark Energon. The visions led Megatron to believe that he could harvest a new supply Dark Energon from the volcano and reanimate a new army with which to conquer the galaxy. The Dark Energon also affected Megatron's weapon systems causing them to now fire Dark Energon rounds, one such blast infecting [[Raf Esquivel]] with the substance forcing Ratchet to expel it by using normal Energon to counteract its effect.

Traveling alone to the volcano, Megatron believed it to be the site where he should place his new space bridge before he confronted by Optimus Prime. Challenged to a final battle, Megatron was ultimately defeated before the planetary alignment struck leading to a surge in Dark Energon levels, the power-boost allowing Megatron to turn the tide seconds before he could be executed. Before Megatron could himself execute Optimus, the volcano erupted Dark Energon. {{storylink|One Shall Fall}} The [[Decepticon Miner|miners]] were quickly tasked to mine the substance, filling the hold of the ''Nemesis'' with it. As chaos continued to mount on Earth, it was discovered that the Dark Energon had come directly from Unicron himself, the physical remains of the Chaos Bringer being [[Earth's core]]. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 1}} When the Autobots infiltrated Unicron's body to unleash the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on him, the Dark Energon began to disorient [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]]. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

After the ''Nemesis'' crashed, {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Armada}} Megatron inserted a Dark Energon cube into the ship's power core, quickly repairing it but also reawakening the ship's intelligence, leading it to mutiny against the crew. The intelligence only returned to dormancy when the Dark Energon was extracted from the power core. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

Megatron used a chunk of Dark Energon to forge the [[Dark Star Saber]], a counterpart to the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. The dark version of the Saber ultimately proved stronger than the original, shattering Prima's weapon in their first duel. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

During Knock Out's experiments with [[Synthetic Energon]], Starscream had the bright idea of adding some Dark Energon into the mix, so that Megatron would be able to control the resulting troopers. Unfortunately the mix instead altered those it was infused into, causing them to burn through their energon reserves and turning them into energon-sucking zombies. {{storylink|Thirst}}

A revived Unicron, possessing Megatron's corpse, was able to create numerous weapons out of his own Dark Energon powers such as cannons, hammers, spears and hooks, the cannons of which were capable of forcing even a Predacon into stasis lock with just a few hits. Unicron would later use his own Dark Energon powers to create a Terrorcon legion from Predacon remains and use them to attack the Autobots, Decepticons and Predacons before having them go for Primus himself, only to be destroyed when Unicron was sealed away.{{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base===
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===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 503.21 Gamma]], [[Alpha Q's universe]] was lit by a [[Super Energon]]/Dark Energon star. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/03}}

In [[Primax 509.28 Epsilon]], a hyper-intelligent [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] used the Dark Energon in Unicron's head to grant life to the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s, a feat that should have been thousands of years ahead of its time. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/23}}

One universe's [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] was addicted to dark energon. Thunderwing became a [[Herald of Unicron]] after the Lord of Chaos offered an endless supply of his own lifeblood to quench Thunderwing's thirst. {{storylink|ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Disillusioned with [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] under [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s control, the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] took a self-destructive path, ingesting substances such as Dark Energon and [[Nucleon Nail]]s, before a resurgent [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] inspired him back into action. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The [[G-Virus]] utilized Dark Energon to replicate the process which [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] used to remake Megatron into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

===''Transformers I.Q.''===
When explaining Angolmois Energy, [[I-QUEUE]] compared it to Dark Energon. {{storylink|Transformers I.Q. issue 7|Transformers I.Q. #7}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
[[File:MegatronDarkEnergon-WFC.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Grape; the traditional evil god blood flavor.]]
Dark Energon was discovered over ten thousand years ago. When the [[Transformer]] race learned of its powerful yet volatile nature, it was sealed away in an orbital space station and placed under the watchful eye of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], including the scientific Jetfire and the former [[Sky Commander]], Starscream. At some point, experimentation on Dark Energon began, and a small quantity of the substance became unstable. The resulting explosion ripped apart an entire section of the space station; a level of destruction beyond any weapon known to the Cybertronians. The horrors of Dark Energon were noted by many, such as Jetfire, and it was deemed that it must remain sealed for the rest of time. This continued to be the case for centuries, causing the existence of Dark Energon to become a myth that few believed.

After learning the existence of this substance, Megatron took a fleet of cruisers to lay siege to the station, crashing his own ship into it to gain entrance. Once inside, he had to battle the forces of Starscream and Jetfire, both of whom attempted to dissuade him, claiming that Dark Energon was impossible to control. As Megatron drew closer to the storage chamber, Starscream attempted to destroy the last remnants of Dark Energon, but Megatron was able to breach the core before the Sky Commander could complete the destruction. When the dark substance was finally revealed, Megatron, believing himself to be worthy of such a weapon, confidently immersed himself in it.

Despite Starscream's insistence that Dark Energon destroyed everything it touched, the Decepticon leader managed to control it, emerging more powerful than ever. His first act was to infuse [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] and [[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]] with Dark Energon; claiming it was their birthright. His second act was to cut through the final defenses between himself and the Seekers in a matter of seconds, thanks to his new power. Seeing Dark Energon being tamed, Starscream offered his services to Megatron, claiming he knew of an Energon Bridge that could produce more of the substance. Seeing this as an act of betrayal, Jetfire escaped the station in order to inform [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] of this treachery.

[[File:DarkEnergonProduction-WFC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Perfect backdrop for a lightsaber duel.]]
Shortly after this, Starscream, [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]], and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] travelled into the depths of Cybertron in order to reactivate the Energon Bridge. Facing many defenses and enemy [[Autobot]]s, they managed to corrupt the central generator of the Energon Bridge. Fending off the initial infection, the core attempted to defend itself and purge the Seekers, but the evil planes quickly brought it down. This allowed the Energon Bridge to activate and beam its contents to the orbital station, allowing mass production of Dark Energon.

With mass quantities of Dark Energon in his possession, Megatron sought to corrupt the whole of Cybertron by infesting the [[Core]] itself. To do so, he needed the [[Omega Key]] in order to get past the [[Omega Gate]] that barred entry to the centre of the Transformer homeworld. Thus, he assaulted [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] in order to claim it from the [[Stellar Galleries]]. However, Zeta Prime learnt of this and spirited the key to his [[Vaults]]. During his journey to claim the Key, Megatron used his personal store of Dark Energon to corrupt doorways that blocked his entry, and his army made use of bombers carrying payloads tainted with the stuff. By this time, the Autobots had developed defenses against the Dark Energon (including auto-purging turrets and doors resistant to the energy), but the Decepticons were able to cut through them in short order.

Megatron eventually claimed the Omega Key, but this simply activated Omega Supreme: the true key to the Core of Cybertron. During the battle with the giant Autobot, Megatron made liberal use of Dark Energon to corrupt the Guardian of Iacon: first by tainting the Energon batteries he used to repair himself, and then by blasting a huge beam of Dark Energon straight into his damaged chest. Using him to open the Omega Gate, the Decepticons placed Corruptors into position and infected the Core itself, spreading Dark Energon all across the planet.

The effects were immediate as Dark Energon crystals began sprouting all around the planet. Megatron made frequent announcements to the remaining Cybertronian population, urging them to accept the "gift" of Dark Energon. Cybertron itself began to fighting back against the corruption, spawning repair arrays to try and shatter the crystals while the [[space slug]]s ate away at the underground corruption but the spread proved too rapid to counter. In fact, the Dark Energon even corrupted one such beast, transforming it into a ghastly abomination that spread Dark Energon and fed on the corrupted Core.

Upon his appointment to the position of [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] led the Autobots to free Omega Supreme from the Decepticons, curing him of his Dark Energon infection. Gaining entry past the Omega Gate, they went into the depths of Cybertron in order to reach the Core, where they aided the space slugs in clearing Dark Energon crystals and Decepticons alike. Eventually, they reached the Core and killed the corrupted slug, but the corruption had already taken its toll on the Core. In order to preserve itself, it had to enter into a hibernation mode that would last for millions of years, rendering the planet uninhabitable. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
The Dark Energon infection on Cybertron caused the planet's production of life-giving Energon to shut down, forcing the Autobots and Decepticons to stock pile every last drop they had. Megatron blamed Optimus Prime's interference for this turn of events. The infection of Cybertron's core also forced the [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] who lived near Cybertron's core to rise further to the surface to search for Energon. This allowed [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] to recruit them into the Decepticon ranks. After Shockwave had found an ancient space bridge tower in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], he used it to harvest energy from other worlds. The conversion of these resources into energon caused a toxic by-product to be released, which some Autobot scouts initially suspected was Dark Energon. When rebuilding Megatron after his defeat at the hands of [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]], Soundwave used Dark Energon to revive the Decepticon leader. The infusion made him stronger, faster and a much deadlier foe than he was before. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers Prime: Terrorcon Defense''===
Dark Energon was the main point of struggle in the game as the selected Autobot had to keep away Vehicon forces from retrieving them and returning with Terrorcon reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Terrorcon Defense}}

===''Transformers Prime: Battle For Energon''===
Bulkhead infiltrated the Decepticons' Dark Energon mines to snatch away several Dark Energon shards before the Decepticons could use them to raise an army of Terrorcons. {{storylink|Transformers Prime: Battle For Energon}}

===''Transformers: Prime - The Game''===
[[File:Transformers prime the game dark energon meteor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
When a gigantic asteroid composed entirely of Dark Energon hurtled towards Earth, the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' intercepted it and towed it into Earth's orbit. Once the Autobots became aware of this development, Ratchet sent [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] onto the surface of the ''Nemesis'' via [[GroundBridge]] to stop them. As the other Autobots take care of incoming [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon Jets]], Optimus fought his way to the flight deck and severed the anchor. Having planned for this, a backup towing system, this one on the warship's underbelly, switched on. Unable to target the anchor points, the Autobots leapt to the asteroid, being able to destroy the anchors before a battle with Megatron and several drones caused the asteroid to become unstable, splintering into several pieces, falling to Earth along with the Autobots, unable to fly off and to safety as the Decepticons could. When Megatron touched down on the ''Nemesis'', he ordered Starscream to recover as many of the meteorites as possible.

When Ratchet located Optimus, he found him under the claw of the monstrously huge robot half-buried in the Dark Energon meteorite, whom Optimus horrifyingly recognized as [[Thunderwing (Prime)|Thunderwing]], the herald of [[Unicron/Aligned|Unicron]]. Though the Prime and the herald fought, Thunderwing was downed by the artillery of the ''Nemesis'', being brought aboard the warship for examination. Aboard ship, it was found that a good chunk of Thunderwing's internals were missing, likely embedded within the Dark Energon chunks of the meteor, before he was reactivated. Thunderwing bargained with the Decepticons to repair him, with the group indeed finding his missing parts within the Dark Energon, with the captive Ratchet fixing him. When Thunderwing was well enough however, he escaped on his own, raining down a trail of Dark Energon induced destruction to lure out Optimus Prime. When the Prime finally emerged, the herald attacked him with various Dark Energon weapons before Ratchet, who'd had a good look at Thunderwing's internal hardware, constructed an energon bomb that, if detonated internally, would disrupt Thunderwing's internal Dark Energon flow. While the device weakened the giant, Optimus finished him off with the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], causing him to fall into a magma pit, triggering an eruption of Dark Energon. {{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
After Megatron had lured Optimus into a trap, he used a chunk of Dark Energon crystals to reanimate several fallen Autobot warriors. Hinting at some truth to the theory that the [[Dark Spark]] was connected to Unicron, the relic was not only able to control the Terrorcons but use Dark Energon to refuel itself. Despite this, its raw power proved insufficient to counter Optimus's mastery and skill over the Matrix of Leadership's abilities. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
When the [[Quintesson]]s dosed Windblade with Dark Energon, she began to have hallucinations that the [[Titan (group)|titans]] {{Sic}} were demanding her to destroy her comrades. {{storylink|Voices}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''Prime''===
{{anchor|RustInPeace}}
[[File:Primetoy-CliffjumperRIP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''I'll close my eyes and make it disappear!'']]
*'''Rust In Peace Terrorcon Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, [[2012]])
**''Accessories'': Dark Energon shard, "embedded" Dark Energon shard

:A [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012 [[exclusive]], "Rust In Peace" Terrorcon Cliffjumper is a much more extensively-decoed and premium-packaged version of the "Terrorcon Cliffjumper" retool of the "First Edition" Cliffjumper mold, which was originally canceled worldwide, but was eventually released as an Asian market and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]. Whew! His [[paint operation]]s have been expanded from the original retail plans to give him more battle damage deco. He comes with two Dark Energon accessories; a long shard of the stuff, and a shorter, more rubbery one ending in an "energy splash" that can grasp around the edges of his chest to represent, well, him being stabbed with Dark Energon to bring him back to "life."

:He comes in a special case shaped like Cliffjumper's zombified head, which itself comes inside a box with Cliffjumper's chest printed on the front. Gruesome!

{{--}}

==Notes==
*Dark Energon shares several aspects of its nature with [[Angolmois Energy]]; both are powerful, corrupting energies described as the life force of Unicron and buried in Earth. At [[BotCon 2011]], the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' staff stated the similarity was a coincidence brought about by the staff having simply been unaware of Angolmois Energy, lacking any real knowledge or familiarity with the Japanese side of ''Transformers'' fiction. [[Ask Vector Prime]] has since equated the two terms.
*Dark Energon was one proposal to explain the red markings on both [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s faces in ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', due to its mind-control abilities and the presence of [[Unicron]] in the film.<ref name="MegatronScar">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mke7biooPA4&ab_channel=TFcon The Explanation for Megatron's Red Face Paint in Transformers The Last Knight Discussion at TFcon]</ref>
**Wanting to add red markings to their faces, Director [[Michael Bay]] asked the animators at [[ILM]] to come up with an explanation for it. A related idea that visual effects artist [[Chris Zammit]] came up with was that a canister of normal [[Energon]] would be tossed onto Optimus/Nemesis Prime to free him from [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]]'s control.<ref name="MegatronScar" /> The idea was scrapped, leaving the red markings as some kind of "paint" and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s voice used as the device to restore Optimus Prime.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dark Energon''' (ダークエネルゴン ''Dāku Enerugon'')
*''Italian:'' '''Energon Oscuro'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hēi'àn Néngliàng''' (黑暗能量, "Dark Energy")
*''Polish:'' '''Mroczny Energon'''
*''Russian:'' '''Tjomnyy Energon''' (Темный Энергон)
*''Spanish:'' '''Energon Oscuro'''
*''Turkish:'' '''Kara Energon''' ("Dark Energon")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising substances]]
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[[Category:Energon]]
[[Category:Generation 1 substances]]
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Quintesson Prosecutor

2020-12-18T19:27:05Z

Markzilla6895:

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:''Quintesson Prosecutors are a type of [[Quintesson]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[file:G1 Quintesson Prosecutor model.jpg|thumb|Could give Miles Edgeworth a run for his money.]]

'''Quintesson Prosecutors''' are a caste of [[Quintesson]] usually tasked with, well, prosecution in [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]'s courts.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:Inquisitor fugly.jpg|thumb|Prosecutor and the seldom-seen "wizened" variant.]]

{{voiceactor|[[Roger C. Carmel]] (English, ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|The Movie]]'')|[[János Bácskai]] (Hungarian, second ''The Movie'' dub)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
A [[Quintesson Judge|Judge]] and a Prosecutor were in contact with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], which was filled with the Quintessons' evil wisdom. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

===3H comics===
Admiral [[Krahulik]] and Overseer [[Vashik]] were Prosecutor-type Quintessons. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

==Toys==
===Generations===
[[File:TF-WFC-Trilogy-Quintesson-Prosecutor.jpg|200px|thumb]]
*'''Quintesson Pit of Judgment''' (2020)
:The Prosecutor is a non-transforming figurine. Its head and energy .... fart? are connected via 5mm pegs.

:This piece was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States. It was available first for people who attended the Hasbro Fans Expo in [[Hong Kong]] and preordered the set.
{{charstubtoys}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Baishin'in''' (陪審員, "juror")

[[Category:Quintessons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy characters]]

Siege episode 1

2020-07-30T23:04:11Z

Markzilla6895: /* Trivia */

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'''Megatron urges Optimus Prime to accept a treaty, while Starscream questions Jetfire's leadership. The Autobots try to recruit Bumblebee to their side.'''

==Synopsis==
As a battle rages across Cybertron, Seekers bombard the ground forces, only for one to be shot down by Bumblebee and Wheeljack. Unfortunately, the latter takes a clanking step that leads to the duo being forced to hide from Skywarp. Successfully evading him, Skywarp takes off and Bumblebee chews off his compatriot for his near-fatal giveaway. Bee is then held at gunpoint seemingly leading the two to a dead-end, though once he opens a hidden doorway, Wheeljack stares in amazement. To add to that, they discover a spacebridge, which -- despite Bumblebee's protests -- is activated by Wheeljack. After an arguement, the duo discover that they have been found by a Decepticon patrol, though only Wheeljack is identified as an Autobot. Fortunately forthem, Jetfire slices off Starscream's arm just as the Seeker attemps to kill them, prompting an argument between the 2 cons. Starscream eventually orders the seekers to eliminate Jetfire along with the intruders, who escape while the cons battle with each other. To make matters worse for the Autobots, Megatron chooses this moment to step in, and as an argument heats up, the Decepticon leader orders the intruders executed... Beginning with Wheeljack. At that moment, Optimus drops in, and the faction leaders begin to brawl. It soon becomes apparent that Megatron has the upper hand, but before he delivers the final low, Elita-1 snipes out his weapon and beheads a Seeker, giving the three enough time to escape. To seal the deal, Megatron's party is buried alive, thanks in no small part to Elita's hidden explosives.

At a safe spot, Elita-1 chews out Optimus for the reckless proximity of the explosives, and further scolds Bumblebee for his presence. Although still unwilling to choose as side, Bumblebee grudgingly accompanies the Autobots, having been already branded as an Autobot by the Cons. Passing through a hologram, they make it to a ship, passing several wounded soldiers along the way. Although Elita recommends Optimus refer to medical checks, though the Autobot leader chooses to check in with Ultra Magnus instead. The two butt heads at the topic of tactics and peace with the cons, and as Magnus storms out, Elita has Red Alert examine Wheeljack and Bumblebee. As he examines Bumblebee, everyone present begins lamenting their forced drafting into war, Bee outright refuses to sign up as an Autobot warrior, and leaves with Optimus's pardon while Ultra Magnus watches from the background.

At a Decepticon stronghold, Megatron makes a speech for the cheering masses. Now no longer wanting peace with the Autobots, Megatron brings all Decepticons to power for a rebellion, to the cheer of all while Starscream and Jetfire exchange some banter. As a hooded figure walks towards the stronghold, Megatron informs Jetfire and Starscream on how they'll win the war: by striking Optimus Prime where it hurts his spark. As he does so, the hooded figure marches up to the guards and begins to reveal his identity.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks.

==Quotes==

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Bumblebee and Wheeljack are looking for energon while evading enemies, a plot opener originating in the original ''Generation 1'' cartoon pilot.
*Wheeljack speaks by flashing his "ears", a technique not seen since the original cartoon.
*Bumblebee mentions racing on Velictron, a planet originating in the ''Cybertron'' franchise before being adopted in later works.
*Jetfire is first seen as a Decepticon officer, not unlike his IDW and Movieverse counterparts. Much like them, he begins as a loyalist to the cause.
*As he defies Megatron, Wheeljack pulls out a one-liner classic from the franchise's early days (Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings).
*Red Alert is an Autobot Medic, much like his ''Armada'' and ''Animated'' counterparts.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
*This is the first episode since "Freedom Fighters" to have a half-hour runtime
*Bumblebee appears to be using a heavily ''G1''-inspired character model rather than being based off of an existing toy.
*Jetfire is seen using a forearm-mounted laser sword, a weapon not seen on prior versions of the character.
*For as long as the history of the franchise could recall, this series opens out with an unusually dickish version of Optimus Prime who outright refuses a treaty with the cons, something that many past versions have attempted.
**Probably because he knows Megatron will never keep his word on the treaty.

===Foreign localization===

Ghostbusters

2020-04-24T20:26:09Z

Markzilla6895:

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:''The Ghostbusters are a [[human]] organization from the [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Generation 1 continuity family|continuity family]].''
[[File:Ghostbusters.png|thumb|300px|Who you gonna call?]]
Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or any of your family ever seen a spook, specter or [[ghost]]? If the answer is "yes", then don't wait another minute. Pick up your phone and call the professionals: the '''Ghostbusters''', [[New York City]]'s premier team of paranormal investigators and ghost-catchers. Their courteous and efficient staff is on call 24 hours a day to serve all your supernatural elimination needs.

''They're ready to believe you!''

Members include [[Peter Venkman]], [[Ray Stantz]], [[Egon Spengler]], [[Winston Zeddemore]], and the [[Autobot]] [[Ectotron]], along with secretary [[Janine Melnitz]].

==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
When asked about the identities of [[Susan Hoffman]]'s assistants, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] responded by playing a garbled clip of the Ghostbusters' theme song. What he meant by this is a mystery. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime|Bee's Backtalk, 2015/10/09}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
[[File:GhostsOfCybertron2-everyonevskremzeek.jpg|thumb|left|250px|But where's Tracy the Gorilla?]]
In the past, the Ghostbusters had crossed paths with the formidable deity known as [[Gozer]], and subsequently defeated it during a battle in [[New York City]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}} On another occasion, the team used [[mood slime]] to bring the [[Statue of Liberty]] to life. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}

While pursuing a ghost in [[Brooklyn]], the team was left without transport after the tentacled phantom caused their car, the [[Ecto-1]], to crash into a sinkhole. Undaunted, the team continued to chase the ghost on foot into [[Prospect Park]], and were eventually managed to restraining the ghost with their [[proton pack]]s and eventually secured inside a [[ghost trap]]. On returning to the crash site, however, they discvered that a ''second'' Ecto-1 had somehow appeared on the grass near the fissure. Their momentary confusion was interrupted when a ghostly [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] manifested nearby, demanding that they leave so that he could speak to the Autobot, but was easily contained by [[Ray Stantz]] in another ghost trap. Seconds later, however, the second Ecto-1 transformed into the Autobot [[Ectotron|Ectronymous Diamatron]], who introduced himself to the team. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Ignoring [[Egon Spengler]]'s skepticism at the concept, Ectronymous explained that he had come to [[Earth]] to investigate abnormal energy readings—readings that he now recognized belonged to Starscream. Ectronymous's attempts at intimidation failed to faze the four Ghostbusters, however, and the Autobot instead zapped the ghost trap out Ray's hand, releasing Starscream. After a brief conflict, the five heroes were able to talk Starscream down, and learned from him that, after Gozer invaded [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Decepticon High Command]] had been deceived, enslaved, and trapped by a spectral entity who called itself "[[Kremzeek]]." Unaware that Starscream had deliberately twisted the facts, the Ghostbusters pledged that they would try to find a way to help Starscream regain a corporeal form. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

[[File:GhostsOfCybertronPart4-protonpacks.jpg|thumb|right|300px| "Successful test."]]

On returning to their [[Ghostbusters firehouse|firehouse headquarters]] and helping to repair Ectronymous's damaged communications systems so that he could hail [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], cynical psychiatrist [[Peter Venkman]] was able to discern that Starscream really did have an ulterior motive, and subsequently trapped him again inside another ghost trap. While Starsream cooled his heels, the team was called out to investigate a ghost at a local factory, and, with the help of Ectronymous—now going by the nickname of "Ectotron"—were able to capture [[Killerwatt|an electrically charged phantom]]. On returning to the firehouse, and after meeting Optimus Prime, the team discovered that Starscream had vanished from his ghost trap. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 3}} For the benefit of their plus-sized Cybertronian guests, the team subsequently relocated to their spacious [[Red Hook]] warehouse, where the four men helped develop a pair of upscaled proton packs for their Autobot allies to wield. Tracking Starscream's PKE signature to [[Grosbeak Generating Station]], the Ghostbusters and Autobots clashed with both Starscream and his spectral master, Kremzeek. A brainwave from Ray led to him unleashing the electricity-eating ghost they'd captured the night before, and the two electrical ghosts dispelled one another.. but the dissipation of Kremzeek ''also'' led to the freeing of Megatron, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]! {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

Though the Ghostbusters were able to capture and restrain Soundwave and Shockwave with little effort, Megatron was able to evade capture and successfully possess Ectotron, banking on the knowledge that Optimus would never harm his own subordinates. Some quick thinking and convenient mood slime allowed the Ghostbusters to successfully exorcise Megatron and eventually capture him, even if the battle saw Starscream flee the planet. After Ectotron helped repair both the real Ecto-1 and the firehouse, the Ghostbusters bade farewell to their new friend, wishing the newest Ghostbuster luck on his mission to capture Cybertronian ghosts across the galaxy. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}

==Toys==
===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collab-toy Ectotron.jpg|thumb|400px|]]
*'''Ectotron''' ([[July 8]], [[2019]])
**''Accessories'': [[Proton pack]], hose, [[Slimer]] figurine
:The first figure announced for the ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' line, [[Ectotron#Collaborative|Ectotron]] turns into a General Motors licensed custom 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor, representing the [[Ecto-1]]. In robot mode, he features several design cues based on the Ghostbusters’ uniforms, including his own nametag and Proton Pack.

:Ectotron shares several parts with the ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Voyager Class [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Hot Spot]]/[[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]] mold, most evidently the upper arms and legs. He comes with a [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] particle thrower accessory, and a delicious-looking translucent figurine of Slimer.

:Ectotron is packaged in a nostalgic [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]-styled box, much like the contemporaneous ''[[Vintage G1]]'' line.

:Announced in the run-up to [[Toy Fair 2019]], preorders for Ectotron went up on [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[February 15]], 2019, before selling out within six hours. Ectotron was also sold through [[GameStop]] in the United States, [[EB Games]] in Canada, and Zing and EB Games in Australia.

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[[File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|400px]]
*'''MP-10G Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[July 19]], [[2019]])
**''Accessories'': trailer, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]], blaster, [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], [[Proton pack]], hose, ghost trap module, [[Slimer]]

:''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Ghostbusters x Transformers ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (whew!) is a Ghostbusters-themed redeco of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime]] mold.

:Optimus Prime is now decoed in white, dark gray and red, with a Ghostbusters "no ghosts" logo on his right shoulder in addition to the Autobot logo on his left. The trailer is decoed similarly, with Ecto-1 style details adorning the sides, as well as green ghost splatter. Optimus's vehicle mode bumper includes an "ECTO-35" plate, which can be seen through his chest in robot mode, referencing the 35th Anniversary of both the ''Transformers'' and ''Ghostbusters'' franchises.

:He includes all his accessories, aside from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], gaining a number of additional ones consistent with the theme. The trailer opens out into "Ecto-Base," or can be stood upright as "Ecto Maintenance Dock." A snap-on cover can be applied to Roller to turn him into a ghost trap, a painted opaque version of the [[Slimer]] figure included with Ectotron, and a "roof-rack accessory" similar to [[Ectotron]]'s that pegs into the roof of the trailer. This final item converts into a proton pack for robot mode, pegging into the hole in his back, and a hose connects his ion blaster to the proton pack to serve as a particle thrower. In addition, the figure's packaging is shaped like a proton pack, complete with clips to enable the buyer to strap it to their back.

:Ecto-35 Edition Optimus Prime debuted as a Hasbro exclusive at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] in 2019, with additional availability at Fan Expo Canada and the [[Hasbro Pulse]] online store.

{{MPOptimusMold}}

==Notes==
* The Ghostbusters have appeared as part of multiple [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] crossover events, including ''[[Infestation (IDW)|Infestation]]'', in which an avatar of [[Britt]] stole some of [[Gozer]]'s essence and created a [[zombie]] Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man; ''[[Mars Attacks: The Transformers|Mars Attacks]]'', in which the Real Ghostbusters battled [[Martian]] ghosts; ''[[The X-Files: Conspiracy: The Transformers|The X-Files: Conspiracy]]'', in which they recaptured a ghost inadvertently released by the [[Lone Gunmen]]; and ''[[Transformers: Deviations|Deviations]]'', which asks what would happen if they never crossed the streams. As no Transformers appear in these issues, {{SITENAME SHORT}} does not cover them in detail.
* [[Susan Hoffman]]'s assistants in "[[Race with the Devil]]" are drawn to resemble Peter, Ray, and Egon, as they appeared in ''The Real Ghostbusters''.

[[Category:Ghostbusters| ]]
[[Category:Human organizations]]

Proton pack

2020-04-24T03:14:42Z

Markzilla6895:

{{factions|ghostbusters}}

[[File:GhostsOfCybertronPart4-protonpacks.jpg|thumb|right|350px| "You know, it just occurred to me we haven't had a completely successful test of this equipment." ]]

A miniaturized, and unlicensed, nuclear accelerator, the '''proton pack''' is a [[ghost]]-capturing device, and pseudo-weapon, invented by [[Egon Spengler]] and [[Ray Stantz]] for their [[Ghostbusters|ghost-hunting activities]]. In use, the operator uses a "wand" to direct a stream of positively charged ions at their ghost prey, the spectres being composed of negatively charged ions, acting as a snare to control the ghost, before a [[ghost trap]] is deployed to suck in and contain the errant phantasm.

As an important safety tip, crossing the proton streams of two packs is an extremely ill-advised idea and should be done only in do-or-die situations. Otherwise, it would be bad.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
As they duelled a tentacled ghost in [[Prospect Park]], the Ghostbusters ensnared it within proton streams, with [[Peter Venkman]] and [[Winston Zeddemore]] discussing baseball, before a ghost trap contained the ghoul. Soon afterwards, the quartet came across the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who asked to speak to "the [[Autobot]]", before they contained him within a ghost trap. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} It was then that [[Ectotron|Ectronymous Diamatron]] revealed himself and, not knowing the full consequences of his actions, overrode the ghost trap and freed Starscream. Undeterred, the Ghostbusters simply used their proton streams to ensnare the Seeker before he was able to call a truce, Venkman reasoning that he could be easily recaptured. When a [[Kremzeek]] sprite arrived, Winston wrapped the electrical ghost in a proton stream before the Ghostbusters dispelled it, using Ectronymous' metallic body as a grounder. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

When the Ghostbusters confronted an [[Killerwatt|electricity consuming ghost]], the spirit used its powers to gain enough strength to shake off the proton streams, only being detained when Ectronymous - now dubbed "Ectotron" - interrupted its power flow. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived on Earth, the Ghostbusters found that the trapped Starscream had escaped. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 3}} To help their new friends deal with the paranormal, Ray and Egon constructed Cybertronian sized proton packs. When the six confronted the spectral Starscream at the [[Grosbeak Generating Station]], they wrapped the Seeker in proton streams which were soon shattered by Kremzeek the Scavenger who absorbed Starscream into his being by way of punishment. After the Scavenger explained that he sought the power of the [[AllSpark]], he too was wrapped in proton streams but managed to quickly shatter them. When Ectotron suggested using the packs to force Kremzeek back, Ray overruled it on the grounds of Kremzeek's partially electric makeup but the line of discussion did ultimately lead to Kremzeek's defeat, though, as a consequence, it freed the ghosts of [[Decepticon High Command]]. When confronted by a vengeance crazed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Optimus plugged his proton pack directly into his systems, channeling its power through his [[energon-axe]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

As the two leaders duelled, Starscream, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] attacked the Ghostbusters, each being wrapped in a proton stream. Though the latter two were imprisoned, Shockwave's fire broke Venkman's concentration, allowing Starscream to break free from his bonds and flee the area. When Megatron wound up possessing Ectotron, he used the scientist's proton pack to attack Optimus before he was forced out by a canister of [[mood slime]] and snared by Ectotron's proton stream before being imprisoned. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}

==Toys==
===Collaborative===
[[File:Collab-toy Ectotron.jpg|thumb|400px]]
*'''Ectotron''' ([[2019]])

:[[Ectotron#Toys|Ectotron]]'s roof-mounted equipment rack turns into a proton pack, plugging into his gun which also serves as the wand.

*'''Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[2019]])
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] similarly comes with an equipment rack that mounts on the roof of his [[Ecto-1]] themed trailer, and converts into a proton pack for the Autobot leader. A hose connects to his [[ion blaster]] to act as the wand.

{{--}}

==External links==
* [[wikia:ghostbusters:Proton Pack|Proton Pack at the Ghostbusters Wiki]]

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Ghostbusters properties]]
[[Category:Restraining devices]]

Proton pack

2020-04-24T03:13:54Z

Markzilla6895:

{{factions|ghostbusters}}

[[File:GhostsOfCybertronPart4-protonpacks.jpg|thumb|right|350px| "You know, it's just occurred to me we haven't had a completely successful test of this equipment." ]]

A miniaturized, and unlicensed, nuclear accelerator, the '''proton pack''' is a [[ghost]]-capturing device, and pseudo-weapon, invented by [[Egon Spengler]] and [[Ray Stantz]] for their [[Ghostbusters|ghost-hunting activities]]. In use, the operator uses a "wand" to direct a stream of positively charged ions at their ghost prey, the spectres being composed of negatively charged ions, acting as a snare to control the ghost, before a [[ghost trap]] is deployed to suck in and contain the errant phantasm.

As an important safety tip, crossing the proton streams of two packs is an extremely ill-advised idea and should be done only in do-or-die situations. Otherwise, it would be bad.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
As they duelled a tentacled ghost in [[Prospect Park]], the Ghostbusters ensnared it within proton streams, with [[Peter Venkman]] and [[Winston Zeddemore]] discussing baseball, before a ghost trap contained the ghoul. Soon afterwards, the quartet came across the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who asked to speak to "the [[Autobot]]", before they contained him within a ghost trap. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} It was then that [[Ectotron|Ectronymous Diamatron]] revealed himself and, not knowing the full consequences of his actions, overrode the ghost trap and freed Starscream. Undeterred, the Ghostbusters simply used their proton streams to ensnare the Seeker before he was able to call a truce, Venkman reasoning that he could be easily recaptured. When a [[Kremzeek]] sprite arrived, Winston wrapped the electrical ghost in a proton stream before the Ghostbusters dispelled it, using Ectronymous' metallic body as a grounder. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

When the Ghostbusters confronted an [[Killerwatt|electricity consuming ghost]], the spirit used its powers to gain enough strength to shake off the proton streams, only being detained when Ectronymous - now dubbed "Ectotron" - interrupted its power flow. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived on Earth, the Ghostbusters found that the trapped Starscream had escaped. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 3}} To help their new friends deal with the paranormal, Ray and Egon constructed Cybertronian sized proton packs. When the six confronted the spectral Starscream at the [[Grosbeak Generating Station]], they wrapped the Seeker in proton streams which were soon shattered by Kremzeek the Scavenger who absorbed Starscream into his being by way of punishment. After the Scavenger explained that he sought the power of the [[AllSpark]], he too was wrapped in proton streams but managed to quickly shatter them. When Ectotron suggested using the packs to force Kremzeek back, Ray overruled it on the grounds of Kremzeek's partially electric makeup but the line of discussion did ultimately lead to Kremzeek's defeat, though, as a consequence, it freed the ghosts of [[Decepticon High Command]]. When confronted by a vengeance crazed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Optimus plugged his proton pack directly into his systems, channeling its power through his [[energon-axe]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

As the two leaders duelled, Starscream, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] attacked the Ghostbusters, each being wrapped in a proton stream. Though the latter two were imprisoned, Shockwave's fire broke Venkman's concentration, allowing Starscream to break free from his bonds and flee the area. When Megatron wound up possessing Ectotron, he used the scientist's proton pack to attack Optimus before he was forced out by a canister of [[mood slime]] and snared by Ectotron's proton stream before being imprisoned. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}

==Toys==
===Collaborative===
[[File:Collab-toy Ectotron.jpg|thumb|400px]]
*'''Ectotron''' ([[2019]])

:[[Ectotron#Toys|Ectotron]]'s roof-mounted equipment rack turns into a proton pack, plugging into his gun which also serves as the wand.

*'''Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition''' ([[2019]])
:[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] similarly comes with an equipment rack that mounts on the roof of his [[Ecto-1]] themed trailer, and converts into a proton pack for the Autobot leader. A hose connects to his [[ion blaster]] to act as the wand.

{{--}}

==External links==
* [[wikia:ghostbusters:Proton Pack|Proton Pack at the Ghostbusters Wiki]]

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
[[Category:Ghostbusters properties]]
[[Category:Restraining devices]]

Dragonstorm

2019-12-09T00:04:30Z

Markzilla6895:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Dragonstorm is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Guardian Knight|Knight]] [[combiner]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm flight view.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Ichi, Ni and Kevin.]]

'''Dragonstorm''' is a beastly three-headed dragon, mighty gestalt form of the legendary twelve [[Guardian Knight]]s who oppose [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]].

At other times Dragonstorm is instead formed from [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]] or he is a single, non-combining bot.

==Fiction==
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm in flight.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus]]
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In [[484]] CE, the Knights formed Dragonstorm at [[Merlin]]'s behest to wipe out the [[Saxon]]s, winning the battle for [[Camelot]]. In the succeeding centuries, Camelot fell into legend and Dragonstorm was misbelieved by many, including Professor [[Viviane Wembly]], as merely the exaggerated story of a catapult.

In the present day, the reawakened Knights formed Dragonstorm to fight [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] and the [[Decepticon]]s.
Dragonstorm formed on the hull of the allied [[Knight Ship|Autobot ship]] and took flight against enemy gun emplacements on the section of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] containing Quintessa's base, the [[ignition chamber]]. Along the way, Dragonstorm dropped [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to the ground to fight the [[Infernocon]]s. In the aftermath of their victory, Dragonstorm formed and flew alongside the Autobot ship to their homeworld. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TF-TLK-Mega-Turbo-Changer-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Giant Purple Griffin|Tiny Red/grey Griffin]]]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Mega Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese name'': '''Big Speed Change Dragonstorm'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2017]]-[[October 28|10-28]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-31'''
**''Accessories'': 1 pair of detachable wings, sword/tail

:This larger figure of Dragonstorm transforms from three-headed dragon to robot via one-step autotransformation (with a ''Generation 1'' Transformation sound effect being played in the same time) performed by squeezing and pulling the handle (if this doesn't work, try collapsing the dragon head to the back halfway). Dragonstorm also features a "Cyberfire" gimmick, which consists of a UV LED in it's beast mode's mouth, which is used to reveal the smaller Turbo Changers' UV painted insignia. He has a voice gimmick in two modes: In Dragon mode, pushing the controller forward pushes down his center Dragon head while emitting a roar in the same time. In robot mode, pressing the red button on his stomach will utter some dialogue like "Protect the Staff!", "Bear Witness!". The sounds can be turned off (and on again) with a switch.

:His wings and tail are detached in-packaging, which is exposed due to the "TRY ME!" gimmick. Similar to the [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|last movie's toy of this nature]], it sold poorly, becoming a very prominent [[shelfwarmer]] even a year after the film's release.
{{-}}

====Legion Class====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|King Ghidorah's less famous cousin.]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Legion Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword

:Released as part of the third wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm transforms from a small three-headed dragon into a small robot. His tail also forms his sword, albeit undocumented in the instructions. Unlike most Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm is packaged in Dragon mode, but his instructions illustrate robot-to-dragon transformation steps.

:His stock photo is mistransformed: his rear dragon feet are supposed to be folded up into his robot legs. However, the dragon's feet ''can'' be also used as a robot mode feet, albeit making him slightly shorter.
{{-}}

====Premier Edition====
{{anchor|LeaderClass}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Premier-Edition-Leader-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fire and Blood]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-10-28'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-30'''
**''Accessories'': Dragonicus's 2 Swords, Stormreign's staff

:Dragonstrom was released as part of the second and final wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures. He consists of two roughly Voyager size Autobots, [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]], who transform from robot mode to Dragonstorm's combined dragon mode.

:Extreme caution must be taken for separating Dragonstorm from his packaging: ''especially both sides of the heads'' / ''Dragonicus's hands''. Cutting away the plastic insert from around him works better than simply pulling the toy from the insert, but only marginally.
{{-}}

===Generations===
====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Dragonstorm.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag code'': '''C'''
:Released in Series 4 of ''[[Tiny Turbo Changers]]'', this figure is a small representation of Dragonstorm based on the robot modes of his Mega Turbo Changer and Legion class toys. Unlike most Tiny Turbo Changers, he lacks any sort of arm articulation, however his dragon mouth hand can still accommodate a 3mm post accessory.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*When Dragonstorm is formed for the first time in the movie, [[Stormreign]] is not needed to become part of him. Later, when he forms in the present day, [[Skullitron]] and at least two other Knights have already died (though to be fair, the chaotic camerawork makes difficult to discern). Apparently it doesn't require all twelve knights to make Dragonstorm at any given time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dragonstorm''' (ドラゴンストーム ''Doragonsutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàofēnghuǒlóng''' (Taiwan, 暴風火龍, "Stormy Fire Dragon")

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Dragonstorm

2019-12-09T00:03:40Z

Markzilla6895:

{{faction|autobot}}
:''Dragonstorm is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Guardian Knight|Knight]] [[combiner]] from [[Transformers: The Last Knight (franchise)|The Last Knight]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm flight view.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Ichi, Ni and Kevin.]]

'''Dragonstorm''' is a beastly three-headed dragon, mighty gestalt form of the legendary twelve [[Guardian Knight]]s who oppose [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]].

At other times Dragonstorm is instead formed from [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]] or he is a single, non-combining bot.

==Fiction==
[[File:TLK Dragonstorm in flight.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus]]
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In [[484]] CE, the Knights formed Dragonstorm at [[Merlin]]'s behest to wipe out the [[Saxon]]s, winning the battle for [[Camelot]]. In the succeeding centuries, Camelot fell into legend and Dragonstorm was misbelieved by many, including Professor [[Viviane Wembly]], as merely the exaggerated story of a catapult.

In the present day, the reawakened Knights formed Dragonstorm to fight [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] and the [[Decepticon]]s.
Dragonstorm formed on the hull of the allied [[Knight Ship|Autobot ship]] and took flight against enemy gun emplacements on the section of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] containing Quintessa's base, the [[ignition chamber]]. Along the way, Dragonstorm dropped [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] to the ground to fight the [[Infernocon]]s. In the aftermath of their victory, Dragonstorm formed and flew alongside the Autobot ship to their homeworld. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===The Last Knight===
[[File:TF-TLK-Mega-Turbo-Changer-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Giant Purple Griffin|Tiny Red/grey Griffin]]]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Mega Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese name'': '''Big Speed Change Dragonstorm'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[2017]]-[[October 28|10-28]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-31'''
**''Accessories'': 1 pair of detachable wings, sword/tail

:This larger figure of Dragonstorm transforms from three-headed dragon to robot via one-step autotransformation (with a ''Generation 1'' Transformation sound effect being played in the same time) performed by squeezing and pulling the handle (if this doesn't work, try collapsing the dragon head to the back halfway). Dragonstorm also features a "Cyberfire" gimmick, which consists of a UV LED in it's beast mode's mouth, which is used to reveal the smaller Turbo Changers' UV painted insignia. He has a voice gimmick in two modes: In Dragon mode, pushing the controller forward pushes down his center Dragon head while emitting a roar in the same time. In robot mode, pressing the red button on his stomach will utter some dialogue like "Protect the Staff!", "Bear Witness!". The sounds can be turned off (and on again) with a switch.

:His wings and tail are detached in-packaging, which is exposed due to the "TRY ME!" gimmick. Similar to the [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|last movie's toy of this nature]], it sold poorly, becoming a very prominent [[shelfwarmer]] even a year after the film's release.
{{-}}

====Legion Class====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|No One Ever Listens to the Magical Dragon.]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Legion Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword

:Released as part of the third wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm transforms from a small three-headed dragon into a small robot. His tail also forms his sword, albeit undocumented in the instructions. Unlike most Legion Class figures, Dragonstorm is packaged in Dragon mode, but his instructions illustrate robot-to-dragon transformation steps.

:His stock photo is mistransformed: his rear dragon feet are supposed to be folded up into his robot legs. However, the dragon's feet ''can'' be also used as a robot mode feet, albeit making him slightly shorter.
{{-}}

====Premier Edition====
{{anchor|LeaderClass}}
[[File:TF-TLK-Premier-Edition-Leader-Dragonstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Fire and Blood]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Leader Class, 2017)
**''Japanese release date'': '''2017-10-28'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TLK-30'''
**''Accessories'': Dragonicus's 2 Swords, Stormreign's staff

:Dragonstrom was released as part of the second and final wave of ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (toyline)|The Last Knight]] Premier Edition'' Leader Class figures. He consists of two roughly Voyager size Autobots, [[Dragonicus]] and [[Stormreign]], who transform from robot mode to Dragonstorm's combined dragon mode.

:Extreme caution must be taken for separating Dragonstorm from his packaging: ''especially both sides of the heads'' / ''Dragonicus's hands''. Cutting away the plastic insert from around him works better than simply pulling the toy from the insert, but only marginally.
{{-}}

===Generations===
====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Dragonstorm.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dragonstorm''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag code'': '''C'''
:Released in Series 4 of ''[[Tiny Turbo Changers]]'', this figure is a small representation of Dragonstorm based on the robot modes of his Mega Turbo Changer and Legion class toys. Unlike most Tiny Turbo Changers, he lacks any sort of arm articulation, however his dragon mouth hand can still accommodate a 3mm post accessory.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*When Dragonstorm is formed for the first time in the movie, [[Stormreign]] is not needed to become part of him. Later, when he forms in the present day, [[Skullitron]] and at least two other Knights have already died (though to be fair, the chaotic camerawork makes difficult to discern). Apparently it doesn't require all twelve knights to make Dragonstorm at any given time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dragonstorm''' (ドラゴンストーム ''Doragonsutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàofēnghuǒlóng''' (Taiwan, 暴風火龍, "Stormy Fire Dragon")

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Knights]]
[[Category:The Last Knight Autobots]]

Sideways (disambiguation)

2019-11-19T17:20:47Z

Markzilla6895:

{{factions|cybEmpireG2|autobot|decepticon|unicron|deceptihog}}
{{disambig}}
:''Sideways is a difficult 'bot to define...''

[[File:Sidewayses.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.8|"He's Sideways! ''He's'' Sideways! ''You're'' Sideways! '''''I'm''''' Sideways! Are there any other Sidewayses I should know about?"]]
If you encounter a 'bot going by the name '''Sideways''', do not trust him! Throughout the multiverse, the name is associated with cheats and liars. Most oftentimes, a Sideways's allegiances are to be questioned. Many of them claim to be helpful allies, but more often than not, they work for a [[Unicron|greater evil]]. Some would assume Sideways to be cowardly, but their true strength oftentimes lies in their speed and their cunning. A quick getaway today can assure that greater machinations come to fruition tomorrow. Some Sideways are known to possess dimension-hopping capabilities, and tracking which Sideways is responsible for what in whatever universe can be a tad confusing. Some of them have claimed to travel to other universes to slaughter and impersonate their native counterpart, or that Sideways are cloned from one another to fulfill their roles in multiple parallel events. Sideways are true sowers of confusion, and even if one were able to see past all the lies, one would still be hard-pressed to make sense of the chaos that they leave in their wake.

The following Sideways have been documented throughout the [[multiverse]]. From one perspective, they might all be considered the same Sideways, occasionally interacting with himself via inter-dimensional shenanigans. Facts do not always line up entirely with this assertion, possibly, maybe, implying that at least some Sideways are not part of the greater agenda taking place. For the explicit sake of accessibility and to ease the conveyance of information, several Sidewayses have been documented on this wiki as though they are separate entities, even though they are frequently characterized as recurring versions of the same archetype.

{{bigquote|Everything you think you know about me was a lie told by me to confuse someone, or conjecture from someone who'd be in no position to know. So yeah, maybe I'm a fragment of Unicron, because maybe Planet X used to BE Unicron. And maybe I'm his avatar made manifest and untethered once he collapsed into a giant singularity. And maybe I'm from the Cybertronian Empire. And maybe I'm just an ordinary Autobot who went crazy from Powerlinxing to the wrong Mini-Cons. Maybe I'm all of those things, or none.

And you know what the best part is? You'll. Never. Know.|Sideways on his identity situation, [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways]].}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Major Sidewayses==
<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="200px">
File:ArmadaSidewaysCardArt.jpg|[[Sideways (Armada)|"Unicron Trilogy" Sideways]]
File:Sidewaysrotf.jpg|[[Sideways (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]]
</gallery></center>

==Full list of Sidewayses==
{{disamb|y=[[2002]]|[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]], the [[Autobot]] from the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' franchise.}}
{{disamb|y=2002|[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], the [[Herald of Unicron|agent of Unicron]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2004]]|[[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]], the [[Decepticon]] spy from ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2009]]|[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], the Decepticon from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2010]]|[[Sideways (Animated)|Sideways]], the Decepticon from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2015]]|[[Your mom (disambiguation)|Your mom]], who may or may not be another instance of Sideways.}}
*All other separate [[universal stream|iterations, variations and other manifestations]] of the previously mentioned characters.

==Other things called "Sideways"==
{{disamb|y=2015|"[[Sideways (episode)|Sideways]]", the fourteenth episode of the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon.}}

==Not to be confused with...==
*[[Sideswipe (disambiguation)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Side Burn (disambiguation)|Side Burn]]
*[[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]]
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], another agent of Unicron who sometimes possesses some superficial similarities with Sideways, but is a separate character. ([[#Fiction|UNLESS HE ISN'T!]])

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
One Sideways traveled to [[Axiom Nexus]] and seized control of [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Axiom Nexus News]] column. After Sideways cheerily said he was probably lying about everything, he said he thought all other Sidewayses were losers so he killed and replaced them, implied that he was the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways, and then went on to claim he wasn't [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and then implied that he ''was'' Tarantulas. His reign of uninformative terror was finally brought to an end when the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s tracked him down, due to his frequent tripping of the [[Axiom Nexus Auto-Censors]], and began trying to break into his hideout in the [[Heap]]. Shortly afterwards, a question from [[David Willis]] caused his head to explode, forcing him to temporarily [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-link with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] and escape to parts unknown.

Man, Sideways was a ''dick''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways}}

==Notes==
* In reality, Sideways is the convoluted result of multiple authors' competing authorial intent. While some Sideways were written with it being unlikely that the author was aware that Sideways was a cross-dimensional hopper, others have actively pushed this narrative for the character, despite the innumerable problems it created in forming a cohesive story. Some fictions could present a case for this not being the case at all. Fan reaction has been mixed in opinion in whether or not "All Sideways are the same guy." Add to the mix that (at least one) Sideways is an admitted compulsive liar, and it leaves this wiki with a hard time documenting this "Sideways phenomenon" in the traditional manner. As neither interpretation of the character is more or less valid than the other, the entirety of this enigma is documented here and on the linked pages.
* The case for the Sidewayses of the various different continuity families being the same individual hopping universes wasn't always airtight, and was built up over a period of several years. Until 2010, no fiction had clearly established him migrating from one universe to another, but even before then, circumstantial evidence abounded:
** The first Sideways, a ''Robots in Disguise'' toy, was packaged with [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], whose on-package [[bio]] strongly insinuates that he had come from a Generation 1 universe through a black hole. The bios make no particular connection between the two characters, so there is no reason to think Sideways must have come from another universe as well. Nevertheless, the real-world pairing of the characters makes it easy to accept that he did, based on later evidence.
** The next Sideways, from ''Armada'', was given an online bio via [[Hasbro|Hasbro’s]] Tranformers website of almost identical wording to that of the ''Robots in Disguise'' character. The ''Armada'' bio suggests that his duplicity is a new development upon coming to Earth, the result of being pulled in two mental directions by his Mini-Cons.<ref>[https://toys.tfw2005.com/sideways-with-rook-and-crosswise-814 ''Armada'' Sideways's online bio]</ref> However, the cartoons and comics outright ignore this aspect of Sideways. Both develop him as a pure agent of Unicron, with his Mini-cons showing no indication of influencing his mind. This opens all sorts of cross-universal possibilities.
** The ''Robotmasters'' toy offers greatest credence towards all previous Sideways being the same character. It's named and colored after the ''Micron Densetsu''/''Armada'' toy, and some ''Robotmasters'' publicity material has declared that the character's first toy was indeed the ''Robots in Disguise'' Sideways figure. Since the entire premise of ''Robotmasters'' is that Transformers are arriving on present-day Earth through wormholes from across time and space, the idea that Sideways universe-hopped into the ''Robotmasters'' continuity is too strong to ignore.
** In 2010, the ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' presented ''Animated'' Sideways as pretty clearly the same individual as all the other previous Sidewayses, while also alluding to the movie version of the character.
** Lastly, the details of Sideways' dimension hopping were explicitly spelled out in an [[Ask Vector Prime]] entry in ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]'', undeniably tying all previous iterations of Sideways together, while also establishing that not all of them were necessarily the exact same individual.
** A later addition to Ask Vector Prime/Sideways clarified further that there are multiple Sideways running about, crossing into one-another's dimensions and interacting with one another as separate entities.
* To reiterate, the wiki does not claim a say on the canonicity of Sideways's status as separate multiple individuals versus a single individual. That being said, we do our best to document information in a way that is convenient to our readers. Sideways, being such a unique (and [[fandom|sometimes]] [[personal canon|controversial]]) case study, as such necessitated a unique approach in documenting him/them. Our decision to split up the character(s) in separate articles should not be taken as our stance on the issue. In short, if one is so inclined to care about this aspect of Sideways, one should consider this page and the list of "Sideways" linked within it as a sort of {{w|Schrödinger's cat|Schrödinger's article}}, taking neither side in the debate, simply presenting the facts as they have been presented to us.

==References==
{{reflist}}

Sideways (disambiguation)

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{{disambig}}
:''Sideways is a difficult 'bot to define...''

[[File:Sidewayses.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.8|"He's Sideways! ''He's'' Sideways! ''You're'' Sideways! '''''I'm''''' Sideways! Are there any other Sidewayses I should know about?"

"Meow."]]
If you encounter a 'bot going by the name '''Sideways''', do not trust him! Throughout the multiverse, the name is associated with cheats and liars. Most oftentimes, a Sideways's allegiances are to be questioned. Many of them claim to be helpful allies, but more often than not, they work for a [[Unicron|greater evil]]. Some would assume Sideways to be cowardly, but their true strength oftentimes lies in their speed and their cunning. A quick getaway today can assure that greater machinations come to fruition tomorrow. Some Sideways are known to possess dimension-hopping capabilities, and tracking which Sideways is responsible for what in whatever universe can be a tad confusing. Some of them have claimed to travel to other universes to slaughter and impersonate their native counterpart, or that Sideways are cloned from one another to fulfill their roles in multiple parallel events. Sideways are true sowers of confusion, and even if one were able to see past all the lies, one would still be hard-pressed to make sense of the chaos that they leave in their wake.

The following Sideways have been documented throughout the [[multiverse]]. From one perspective, they might all be considered the same Sideways, occasionally interacting with himself via inter-dimensional shenanigans. Facts do not always line up entirely with this assertion, possibly, maybe, implying that at least some Sideways are not part of the greater agenda taking place. For the explicit sake of accessibility and to ease the conveyance of information, several Sidewayses have been documented on this wiki as though they are separate entities, even though they are frequently characterized as recurring versions of the same archetype.

{{bigquote|Everything you think you know about me was a lie told by me to confuse someone, or conjecture from someone who'd be in no position to know. So yeah, maybe I'm a fragment of Unicron, because maybe Planet X used to BE Unicron. And maybe I'm his avatar made manifest and untethered once he collapsed into a giant singularity. And maybe I'm from the Cybertronian Empire. And maybe I'm just an ordinary Autobot who went crazy from Powerlinxing to the wrong Mini-Cons. Maybe I'm all of those things, or none.

And you know what the best part is? You'll. Never. Know.|Sideways on his identity situation, [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways]].}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Major Sidewayses==
<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="200px">
File:ArmadaSidewaysCardArt.jpg|[[Sideways (Armada)|"Unicron Trilogy" Sideways]]
File:Sidewaysrotf.jpg|[[Sideways (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]]
</gallery></center>

==Full list of Sidewayses==
{{disamb|y=[[2002]]|[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]], the [[Autobot]] from the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' franchise.}}
{{disamb|y=2002|[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], the [[Herald of Unicron|agent of Unicron]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2004]]|[[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]], the [[Decepticon]] spy from ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2009]]|[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], the Decepticon from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2010]]|[[Sideways (Animated)|Sideways]], the Decepticon from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2015]]|[[Your mom (disambiguation)|Your mom]], who may or may not be another instance of Sideways.}}
*All other separate [[universal stream|iterations, variations and other manifestations]] of the previously mentioned characters.

==Other things called "Sideways"==
{{disamb|y=2015|"[[Sideways (episode)|Sideways]]", the fourteenth episode of the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon.}}

==Not to be confused with...==
*[[Sideswipe (disambiguation)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Side Burn (disambiguation)|Side Burn]]
*[[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]]
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], another agent of Unicron who sometimes possesses some superficial similarities with Sideways, but is a separate character. ([[#Fiction|UNLESS HE ISN'T!]])

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
One Sideways traveled to [[Axiom Nexus]] and seized control of [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Axiom Nexus News]] column. After Sideways cheerily said he was probably lying about everything, he said he thought all other Sidewayses were losers so he killed and replaced them, implied that he was the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways, and then went on to claim he wasn't [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and then implied that he ''was'' Tarantulas. His reign of uninformative terror was finally brought to an end when the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s tracked him down, due to his frequent tripping of the [[Axiom Nexus Auto-Censors]], and began trying to break into his hideout in the [[Heap]]. Shortly afterwards, a question from [[David Willis]] caused his head to explode, forcing him to temporarily [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-link with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] and escape to parts unknown.

Man, Sideways was a ''dick''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways}}

==Notes==
* In reality, Sideways is the convoluted result of multiple authors' competing authorial intent. While some Sideways were written with it being unlikely that the author was aware that Sideways was a cross-dimensional hopper, others have actively pushed this narrative for the character, despite the innumerable problems it created in forming a cohesive story. Some fictions could present a case for this not being the case at all. Fan reaction has been mixed in opinion in whether or not "All Sideways are the same guy." Add to the mix that (at least one) Sideways is an admitted compulsive liar, and it leaves this wiki with a hard time documenting this "Sideways phenomenon" in the traditional manner. As neither interpretation of the character is more or less valid than the other, the entirety of this enigma is documented here and on the linked pages.
* The case for the Sidewayses of the various different continuity families being the same individual hopping universes wasn't always airtight, and was built up over a period of several years. Until 2010, no fiction had clearly established him migrating from one universe to another, but even before then, circumstantial evidence abounded:
** The first Sideways, a ''Robots in Disguise'' toy, was packaged with [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], whose on-package [[bio]] strongly insinuates that he had come from a Generation 1 universe through a black hole. The bios make no particular connection between the two characters, so there is no reason to think Sideways must have come from another universe as well. Nevertheless, the real-world pairing of the characters makes it easy to accept that he did, based on later evidence.
** The next Sideways, from ''Armada'', was given an online bio via [[Hasbro|Hasbro’s]] Tranformers website of almost identical wording to that of the ''Robots in Disguise'' character. The ''Armada'' bio suggests that his duplicity is a new development upon coming to Earth, the result of being pulled in two mental directions by his Mini-Cons.<ref>[https://toys.tfw2005.com/sideways-with-rook-and-crosswise-814 ''Armada'' Sideways's online bio]</ref> However, the cartoons and comics outright ignore this aspect of Sideways. Both develop him as a pure agent of Unicron, with his Mini-cons showing no indication of influencing his mind. This opens all sorts of cross-universal possibilities.
** The ''Robotmasters'' toy offers greatest credence towards all previous Sideways being the same character. It's named and colored after the ''Micron Densetsu''/''Armada'' toy, and some ''Robotmasters'' publicity material has declared that the character's first toy was indeed the ''Robots in Disguise'' Sideways figure. Since the entire premise of ''Robotmasters'' is that Transformers are arriving on present-day Earth through wormholes from across time and space, the idea that Sideways universe-hopped into the ''Robotmasters'' continuity is too strong to ignore.
** In 2010, the ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' presented ''Animated'' Sideways as pretty clearly the same individual as all the other previous Sidewayses, while also alluding to the movie version of the character.
** Lastly, the details of Sideways' dimension hopping were explicitly spelled out in an [[Ask Vector Prime]] entry in ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]'', undeniably tying all previous iterations of Sideways together, while also establishing that not all of them were necessarily the exact same individual.
** A later addition to Ask Vector Prime/Sideways clarified further that there are multiple Sideways running about, crossing into one-another's dimensions and interacting with one another as separate entities.
* To reiterate, the wiki does not claim a say on the canonicity of Sideways's status as separate multiple individuals versus a single individual. That being said, we do our best to document information in a way that is convenient to our readers. Sideways, being such a unique (and [[fandom|sometimes]] [[personal canon|controversial]]) case study, as such necessitated a unique approach in documenting him/them. Our decision to split up the character(s) in separate articles should not be taken as our stance on the issue. In short, if one is so inclined to care about this aspect of Sideways, one should consider this page and the list of "Sideways" linked within it as a sort of {{w|Schrödinger's cat|Schrödinger's article}}, taking neither side in the debate, simply presenting the facts as they have been presented to us.

==References==
{{reflist}}

Sideways (disambiguation)

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{{factions|cybEmpireG2|autobot|decepticon|unicron|deceptihog}}
{{disambig}}
:''Sideways is a difficult 'bot to define...''

[[File:Sidewayses.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.8|"He's Sideways! ''He's'' Sideways! ''You're'' Sideways! '''''I'm''''' Sideways! Are there any other Sidewayses I should know about?"
"Meow."]]
If you encounter a 'bot going by the name '''Sideways''', do not trust him! Throughout the multiverse, the name is associated with cheats and liars. Most oftentimes, a Sideways's allegiances are to be questioned. Many of them claim to be helpful allies, but more often than not, they work for a [[Unicron|greater evil]]. Some would assume Sideways to be cowardly, but their true strength oftentimes lies in their speed and their cunning. A quick getaway today can assure that greater machinations come to fruition tomorrow. Some Sideways are known to possess dimension-hopping capabilities, and tracking which Sideways is responsible for what in whatever universe can be a tad confusing. Some of them have claimed to travel to other universes to slaughter and impersonate their native counterpart, or that Sideways are cloned from one another to fulfill their roles in multiple parallel events. Sideways are true sowers of confusion, and even if one were able to see past all the lies, one would still be hard-pressed to make sense of the chaos that they leave in their wake.

The following Sideways have been documented throughout the [[multiverse]]. From one perspective, they might all be considered the same Sideways, occasionally interacting with himself via inter-dimensional shenanigans. Facts do not always line up entirely with this assertion, possibly, maybe, implying that at least some Sideways are not part of the greater agenda taking place. For the explicit sake of accessibility and to ease the conveyance of information, several Sidewayses have been documented on this wiki as though they are separate entities, even though they are frequently characterized as recurring versions of the same archetype.

{{bigquote|Everything you think you know about me was a lie told by me to confuse someone, or conjecture from someone who'd be in no position to know. So yeah, maybe I'm a fragment of Unicron, because maybe Planet X used to BE Unicron. And maybe I'm his avatar made manifest and untethered once he collapsed into a giant singularity. And maybe I'm from the Cybertronian Empire. And maybe I'm just an ordinary Autobot who went crazy from Powerlinxing to the wrong Mini-Cons. Maybe I'm all of those things, or none.

And you know what the best part is? You'll. Never. Know.|Sideways on his identity situation, [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways]].}}

{{TOCclear}}
==Major Sidewayses==
<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="200px">
File:ArmadaSidewaysCardArt.jpg|[[Sideways (Armada)|"Unicron Trilogy" Sideways]]
File:Sidewaysrotf.jpg|[[Sideways (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways]]
</gallery></center>

==Full list of Sidewayses==
{{disamb|y=[[2002]]|[[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]], the [[Autobot]] from the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' franchise.}}
{{disamb|y=2002|[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], the [[Herald of Unicron|agent of Unicron]] from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2004]]|[[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]], the [[Decepticon]] spy from ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2009]]|[[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], the Decepticon from ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2010]]|[[Sideways (Animated)|Sideways]], the Decepticon from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2015]]|[[Your mom (disambiguation)|Your mom]], who may or may not be another instance of Sideways.}}
*All other separate [[universal stream|iterations, variations and other manifestations]] of the previously mentioned characters.

==Other things called "Sideways"==
{{disamb|y=2015|"[[Sideways (episode)|Sideways]]", the fourteenth episode of the 2015 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' cartoon.}}

==Not to be confused with...==
*[[Sideswipe (disambiguation)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Side Burn (disambiguation)|Side Burn]]
*[[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]]
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], another agent of Unicron who sometimes possesses some superficial similarities with Sideways, but is a separate character. ([[#Fiction|UNLESS HE ISN'T!]])

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
One Sideways traveled to [[Axiom Nexus]] and seized control of [[Vector Prime]]'s [[Axiom Nexus News]] column. After Sideways cheerily said he was probably lying about everything, he said he thought all other Sidewayses were losers so he killed and replaced them, implied that he was the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Sideways, and then went on to claim he wasn't [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and then implied that he ''was'' Tarantulas. His reign of uninformative terror was finally brought to an end when the [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]]s tracked him down, due to his frequent tripping of the [[Axiom Nexus Auto-Censors]], and began trying to break into his hideout in the [[Heap]]. Shortly afterwards, a question from [[David Willis]] caused his head to explode, forcing him to temporarily [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-link with [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] and escape to parts unknown.

Man, Sideways was a ''dick''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways}}

==Notes==
* In reality, Sideways is the convoluted result of multiple authors' competing authorial intent. While some Sideways were written with it being unlikely that the author was aware that Sideways was a cross-dimensional hopper, others have actively pushed this narrative for the character, despite the innumerable problems it created in forming a cohesive story. Some fictions could present a case for this not being the case at all. Fan reaction has been mixed in opinion in whether or not "All Sideways are the same guy." Add to the mix that (at least one) Sideways is an admitted compulsive liar, and it leaves this wiki with a hard time documenting this "Sideways phenomenon" in the traditional manner. As neither interpretation of the character is more or less valid than the other, the entirety of this enigma is documented here and on the linked pages.
* The case for the Sidewayses of the various different continuity families being the same individual hopping universes wasn't always airtight, and was built up over a period of several years. Until 2010, no fiction had clearly established him migrating from one universe to another, but even before then, circumstantial evidence abounded:
** The first Sideways, a ''Robots in Disguise'' toy, was packaged with [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], whose on-package [[bio]] strongly insinuates that he had come from a Generation 1 universe through a black hole. The bios make no particular connection between the two characters, so there is no reason to think Sideways must have come from another universe as well. Nevertheless, the real-world pairing of the characters makes it easy to accept that he did, based on later evidence.
** The next Sideways, from ''Armada'', was given an online bio via [[Hasbro|Hasbro’s]] Tranformers website of almost identical wording to that of the ''Robots in Disguise'' character. The ''Armada'' bio suggests that his duplicity is a new development upon coming to Earth, the result of being pulled in two mental directions by his Mini-Cons.<ref>[https://toys.tfw2005.com/sideways-with-rook-and-crosswise-814 ''Armada'' Sideways's online bio]</ref> However, the cartoons and comics outright ignore this aspect of Sideways. Both develop him as a pure agent of Unicron, with his Mini-cons showing no indication of influencing his mind. This opens all sorts of cross-universal possibilities.
** The ''Robotmasters'' toy offers greatest credence towards all previous Sideways being the same character. It's named and colored after the ''Micron Densetsu''/''Armada'' toy, and some ''Robotmasters'' publicity material has declared that the character's first toy was indeed the ''Robots in Disguise'' Sideways figure. Since the entire premise of ''Robotmasters'' is that Transformers are arriving on present-day Earth through wormholes from across time and space, the idea that Sideways universe-hopped into the ''Robotmasters'' continuity is too strong to ignore.
** In 2010, the ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II]]'' presented ''Animated'' Sideways as pretty clearly the same individual as all the other previous Sidewayses, while also alluding to the movie version of the character.
** Lastly, the details of Sideways' dimension hopping were explicitly spelled out in an [[Ask Vector Prime]] entry in ''[[Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac]]'', undeniably tying all previous iterations of Sideways together, while also establishing that not all of them were necessarily the exact same individual.
** A later addition to Ask Vector Prime/Sideways clarified further that there are multiple Sideways running about, crossing into one-another's dimensions and interacting with one another as separate entities.
* To reiterate, the wiki does not claim a say on the canonicity of Sideways's status as separate multiple individuals versus a single individual. That being said, we do our best to document information in a way that is convenient to our readers. Sideways, being such a unique (and [[fandom|sometimes]] [[personal canon|controversial]]) case study, as such necessitated a unique approach in documenting him/them. Our decision to split up the character(s) in separate articles should not be taken as our stance on the issue. In short, if one is so inclined to care about this aspect of Sideways, one should consider this page and the list of "Sideways" linked within it as a sort of {{w|Schrödinger's cat|Schrödinger's article}}, taking neither side in the debate, simply presenting the facts as they have been presented to us.

==References==
{{reflist}}

Dropkick (Movie)

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{{disambig2|the movieverse individual/drones|the Generation 1 drones|Dropkick (G1)}}
:''Dropkick is a [[Decepticon]] and also a bunch of mass-produced [[Drone Unit (Movie)| drones]] used by both sides from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:Dropkick-gamedrone.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Hey, who let this guy have a new name?! What the hell?]]

'''Dropkick''' really didn't want to come to lame old [[Earth]], but [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] made him. If he had his way, he'd be back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] right now, sitting alone in the dark and feeling angry. He doesn't really "get" why folks are so interested in the [[AllSpark]] or why the [[Autobot|Autobots]] are such troublemakers, but he DOES like making things go BOOM, so he might as well entertain himself by doing so while he's left alone.

[[Transformers The Game|Sometimes]] there are lots of him. On both sides. [[Bumblebee (film)|Other times]] he's a [[Triple Changer]] who works well with [[Shatter]] and doesn't like [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] much.

==Fiction==
===''Bumblebee'' film===
[[File:BumblebeeMovie Dropkick.jpg|thumb|250px|"Citizens of Ninjago! Get ready to welcome your new overlord, who goes by the name of ..."
"GARMADON!"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Justin Theroux]] (English)}}
{{comingsoon|when=December 21, 2018}}
{{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}

===Titan movie comic===
{{notetitantlg}}
[[Image:Titan9_Dropkick.JPG|right|200px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, You want Dropkick. Here, DROPKICK WANTS '''YOU'''!]]

Dropkick was Megatron's right-hand man in the occupation of [[Earth]]. The other Decepticons heard Megatron's orders through him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}

Having gone ''way'' down in the world after Starscream seized command, he ended up acting as "escort" to ensure [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] would leave human areas. In a final "up yours", Bumblebee led Dropkick in a high-speed chase which saw the Decepticon damaged and humiliated. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

===IDW movie comics===
[[File:Dropkickincineratorscanningalliance3.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.5|left]]
[[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] dispatched Dropkick and [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] to [[Florida]], where they completely destroyed an American military base before scanning suitable Earth forms. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}} Their victory was short-lived, as soon afterwards, the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and their [[human]] allies tracked the Decepticons down and systematically destroyed them one by one. Dropkick was defeated by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] before the Autobot leader turned around to kill [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]]. Dropkick was finished off by the human soldiers. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}
{{-}}

===''The Veiled Threat''===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: Alliance|Alliance]]'' comic.}}
Dropkick was one of a number of Decepticons who responded to [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s signal and came to Earth. He admired the alternate form he'd chosen for its primitive elegance. After Starscream enlisted the help of the [[Human Accessory Force]], Dropkick helped them raid a [[Zambia]]n dam construction site, confronting [[Ghiwa|Major Ghiwa]], whom he was disappointed to realize was not armed, and therefore not much sport. He tried to do a trick with a piece of fencing to entrap the Major, but it didn't work as he'd hoped.

When Autobots responded to the Decepticon activities, Dropkick, [[Macerator (ROTF)|Macerator]] and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] lured them into the Zambezi River. Dropkick attempted to keep Ratchet distracted as they were pulled downstream towards Victoria Falls, but the plan didn't work as well as hoped, and he retreated with a damaged arm. The Decepticon trio next went to cause havoc at Kariba dam. The Autobots, however, followed them. Optimus rammed Macerator and Dropkick, the latter of whom found himself wrestling with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. After Macerator was terminated by Optimus, and Payload was lost in the waters released from the dam, Starscream ordered Dropkick to retreat. Dropkick fled, though not without being stung by [[Kaminari Ishihara]]'s [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] gun. {{storylink|Transformers: The Veiled Threat|The Veiled Threat}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
Hordes of identical Dropkick units are used by both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Decepticons are blue like Blowpipe with a lens-face, while Autobot versions are red like Salvage and have a facemask with individual optics. They are protected from most artillery by energy shields in robot mode ([[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout's]] EMP bombs can penetrate the shields & damages them easily), and are fond of throwing stuff at foes rather than getting in with melee attacks.

Dropkicks are most commonly found in [[Tranquility|urban missions]], but pop up for certain sub-missions in other areas as well. {{Storylink|Transformers The Game (console)}}

===''Battle for the Allspark''===
{{note|Dropkick was used as the basis for a chassis available to players as their combatant for the ''Battle for the Allpark'' game. Units using this body came in two variations. Autobot-aligned units had a helmet and facemask that vaguely resembled Optimus Prime, while the Decepticon-aligned units had the single-lens design seen in other film-related media.}}
[[Image:Dropkick head.jpg|thumb|left|Dropkick units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom). Both feel nobody understands them.]]
Dropkick units had equal Attack & Speed abilities with a strong Defense skill. {{Storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}
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===''Transformers: Autobots/Decepticons''===
The Dropkick body-type is used for several of the alt-modes used in the game. Additionally, many of the other smallish truck-type bodies, including the SUV, Pickup, Utility, Pickup Car, Love Cruiser (Decepticon Exclusive), Flame Truck, Maintenance (Autobot Exclusive), Construction (Decepticon Exclusive), Safari Truck, Off-Roader Raider, & Transport (Autobot Exclusive) all use the Dropkick body for Robot mode. {{Storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons}}

===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark'' (3DS)===
{{Note|Dropkick appears in the [[Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark]] game for Nintendo 3DS as support a unit. Equipping him allows all Earth Mercenaries with the Ranged Attack ability to deal double damage.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie2007_Dropkick_toy.jpg|250px||thumb|His Decepticon symbol can be seen from space.]]
*'''Dropkick''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Claw/plier weapon
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MD-18'''

: Dropkick transforms into a customized {{w|Chevrolet Silverado}} pickup truck (or a similar model just different enough to avoid paying a licensing fee). His hood and roof feature a fairly cleverly done gigantic Decepticon symbol. His flatbed cover conceals a giant claw/plier deployed from the tailgate by a sliding knob on top. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for his robot mode. He also has (non-firing) twin blasters on the underside of each forearm in robot mode.

: Unlike most of the other "drone" toys, Dropkick does not use the Decepticon "lens-face", instead going with a new, more complicated face design with a visor. (It is ''not'' the Autobot face from the game, but it is similar.)

:This mold was later [[redeco]]ed as the Autobot [[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]] and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Blowpipe (ROTF)|Blowpipe]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Dropkick/dropkick.htm More information on Dropkick at TFU.info]''
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===Bumblebee===
[[File:EnergonIgnitersPowerDropkick.jpg|250px|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Dropkick''' (Power Series, 2018)
:Standing at approximately 5-inches, Power Dropkick transforms into a blue and black muscle car loosely based on the first generation Chevrolet Camaro (rather than the AMC Javelin mode he has in the film). As with other Power Series figures, he can interact with the Cores of larger Energon Igniters toys.

:This mold was also used for the simultaneously released [[Hot Rod (DOTM)#Bumblebee|Energon Igniters Power Hot Rod]].
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:Studio-Series-MV6-Deluxe-Dropkick.jpg|thumb|300px|The ''Blue Thunder/Transformers'' crossover we never thought we’d get.]]
*'''Dropkick''' (Deluxe Class, 201?)
**''Number:'' '''22'''
: ''Studio Series'' Dropkick transforms from an officially-licensed {{w|Bell AH-1 SuperCobra}} attack helicopter to robot and back!
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====Movie Edition====
*'''Dropkick''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 201?)
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*'''Chopper Mode Dropkick''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 201?)
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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DBattleCard_Dropkick.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Face down in the gutter, won't admit defeat...]]
* '''Dropkick''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number:''

: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], Dropkick is on the Decepticon side. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a pickup truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He (it?) uses the same parts layout as Movie [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and Generation 1 [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (or Movie [[Skids (Movie)|Skids]]).

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==Notes==
* Artist [[Ken Christiansen]] designed Dropkick, along with the other new characters in the [[Transformers The Game|''Transformers'' - The Game]] and [[Revenge of the Fallen (video games)|''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game]] video games.
[[Image:DropkickWipers.jpg|thumb|right|100px|I'm angsty because my [[gimmick]] sucks.]]
* Dropkick's card art shows him with windshield wipers on his visor. They are probably to wipe away his tears.
* Dropkick appears on several covers for [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' comic despite not actually appearing in the story itself.

==External links==
* [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-truck-drone-01.html Dropkick concepts] and [http://badflipblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/tf1-truck-drone-02.html final rendering] on Ken Christiansen's blog.
* [http://www.transformersgame.com/battle/index.html ''Battle For the Allspark'' online game]
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

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Transformers: Unicron

2018-06-14T05:56:54Z

Markzilla6895:

[[File:UnicronTDH 0 regcvr.jpg|thumb|250px|This is the end; hold your breath and count to ten...]]
'''''Transformers: Unicron''''' is a six part, biweekly crossover miniseries<ref>[http://ign.com/articles/2018/03/24/unicron-dwarfs-earth-in-this-amazing-transformers-art Unicron Dwarfs Earth in This Amazing Transfomers Art - IGN]</ref> by [[IDW Publishing]] which debuted in May [[2018]] with issue #0 available as part of the [[Free Comic Book Day]] promotion. The third part of a loose trilogy that began with 2016's ''[[Revolution]]'' and continued with ''[[First Strike]]'', the series serves as the grand finale to the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] in advance of a forthcoming reboot, introducing [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] as the ultimate threat to the [[Hasbro Universe]].

{{chapters|title=''Unicron'' issues|align=center|prev=Transformers vs. Visionaries|next=|content=
*[[Our Darkest|#0]]
*[[Unicron issue 1|#1]]
*[[Unicron issue 2|#2]]
*[[Unicron issue 3|#3]]
*[[Unicron issue 4|#4]]
*[[Unicron issue 5|#5]]
*[[Unicron issue 6|#6]]
}}

==Buildup==
When [[Simon Furman]] was first brought aboard to pitch his vision of IDW's then-nascent Transformers mythos, he explicitly chose to eschew the traditional [[Primus]] and Unicron mythology that he himself had put forth during his run on the original [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic]], due in part to the oversaturation of the concept in the then-concurrent [[Unicron Trilogy]]. Though no concrete origin has yet been put forth for the Cybertronian species in the IDW universe, various authors would occasionally reference the creator gods as abstract religious beliefs rather than concrete deities—Unicron, specifically was never addressed by name, only fleetingly referred to as the "opposite" of Primus, who himself was not conclusively confirmed to exist.

In 2017, IDW began a ramp-up of this mythos as the [[Hasbro Universe]] took shape; [[Origin Myths|issue #10]] of ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' would provide the most definite look into Cybertron's past, establishing a group of mythical [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]s as warriors who had once battled against "Primus' opposite." Finally, in October of that year, Unicron made his first physical appearance on the final page of ''[[First Strike]]'', having been awakened by Cybertron itself after exposure to the [[magic]]al powers of the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]].

==Overview==
Awakened by [[Merklynn]]'s invasion of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Unicron begins an attack on the galaxy—including [[Rom]]'s homeworld of [[Elonia]]. Now it's up to the Transformers to discover why Unicron has targeted this planet.

==Creative team==
[[File:Unicron-Bcovers-JamesRaiz.jpg|thumb|250px|"In time, you will know what it's like to lose. To feel so desperately that you're right, yet to fail all the same. Dread it... Run from it... Destiny still arrives." ]]

The series will be plotted by [[John Barber]], writer of [[Optimus Prime (comic)|''Optimus Prime'']], with [[Alex Milne]] providing art and colors by [[Sebastian Cheng]].<ref>[https://www.newsarama.com/37795-may-2018-free-comic-book-day-solicitations-updating.html May 2018 FCBD solicitations]</ref> Six connecting B-covers were by Transformers veteran [[James Raiz]].

==Collections==
* TBD

==Notes==
*The series was originally solicited as '''''Transformers: Unicron: The Darkest Hour'''''.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://freecomicbookday.com/Article/207337-FCBD18-Interview-Transformers-Creators-Discuss-Comics-Unicron-and-the-End-of-a-Universe FCBD18 Interview: Transformers Creators Discuss Comics, Unicron, and the End of a Universe?!]

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Sentinel Zeta Prime

2018-05-18T17:50:48Z

Markzilla6895:

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{{disambigm|Sentinel Prime (disambiguation)|Zeta Prime}}
:''Sentinel Zeta Prime is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:WFC ZetaPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Believe in the Sign of Zeta.]]

'''Sentinel Zeta Prime''' was originally an officer in the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] before being named [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Under pressure from the various guilds of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] he oversaw the rise of the caste system that came to dominate Cybertronian society, a policy which brought him into conflict with [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]], and ultimately led to the archivist's self-imposed exile in the Iacon [[Hall of Records]]. By the time of the rise of the [[Decepticon]] movement time had robbed him of much of the fire which had made him an effective military leader, and this left him out of touch with the people he claimed to represent.

{{quote|So be it Megatron, I leave you to your own ''futility.''|Zeta Prime thinks himself untouchable|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''The Covenant of Primus''===
[[File:COP Sentinel Zeta.jpg|250px|right|thumb|upright=1.4|He looked more jerkish in his youth.]]
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}}}

===Aligned novels===
Though not one of the [[Thirteen|Thirteen original Transformers]], Sentinel Prime ruled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] since near that time. Among his achievements was besting off a [[Quintesson]] [[Age of Wrath|invasion]], overseeing Cybertron's [[space bridge]] expansion to worlds such as [[Gigantion]], [[Velocitron]] and the [[Hub (G2)|Hub]], and the construction of [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] Station. But as the space bridges grew less reliable and the [[Golden Age]] drew to a close, Sentinel reorganized Cybertron into Guild-run castes, an action [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] opposed, forcing him to retreat forever into the [[Hall of Records]] in Iacon. Sentinel also became reclusive, enforcing the notion he did not care for the lower castes.

When the [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]ian [[gladiatorial combat|gladiator]] boss [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] began preaching against the [[caste system]], Sentinel dispatched the security agents [[Bumper (WFC)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (WFC)|Fastback]] to investigate him. When their identities were exposed, Megatron brutally murdered them—an act for which Sentinel blamed both Megatron and himself. It was while attending a performance by comedian [[Armorhide (WFC)|Armorhide]] at [[Altihex]] Casino when Megatron's [[Decepticon]]s attacked. Sentinel did not try to fight back, and relied on his bodyguards [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] for his safety—only to discover they were part of the plot, and they delivered him to Kaon to gain favor with Megatron.

Megatron occasionally desired to take out his anger on Sentinel, but Starscream saw him as a potential bargaining chip—perhaps as a trade in a ransom deal—so they compromised and had the Prime moved to [[Moonbase One|Moon Base One]]. As the war with the [[Autobot]]s lulled, Starscream visited Sentinel and offered him a chance to redeem his cowardly behavior at Altihex. As Megatron plotted to take the [[Plasma energy]] Chamber beneath the [[High Council Tower]], Starscream released Sentinel and he confronted Megatron below [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. Though he was an agile opponent, Megatron ''literally'' disarmed Sentinel and cut open his chest, exposing the [[Code Key]] of Justice needed to access the Chamber within him. Starscream removed the Key and [[Blackout (WFC)|Blackout]] was ordered to return Sentinel to Kaon.

Sentinel was chained to a pillar in the [[Underworld]] pits that he had despised his whole life. But he was able to send a distress signal which [[Prowl (WFC)|Prowl]] received, and he, [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and Sentinel's replacement [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] arrived to rescue him. Sentinel said he had overstayed his welcome as Prime and said the High Council made the right decision in appointing Optimus. Before dying, he ordered Optimus to journey to Cybertron's [[core]] and purge it of Megatron's [[Dark Energon]]. Optimus returned Sentinel's body to Iacon, where it was laid to rest. {{Storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

{{note|Sentinel Zeta Prime's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic "[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]."}}

===''Rage of the Dinobots''===
After Cybertron was left almost entirely deserted due to the war, [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] called dibs on living in Sentinel Prime's abandoned palace. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)===
{{voiceactor|[[Troy Baker]] (English)}}

[[File:WFC Megatron Vs ZetaPrime.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Just watch, Megatron will realise he didn't need Pandora's box after all.]]

{{quote|High Council... I return with a fallen hero.|Optimus Prime|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''}}

When Megatron launched a raid on [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon station]], and Starscream joined the Decepticons, [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]] escaped to warn Autobot leader Zeta Prime that the Decepticons had access to Dark Energon. Zeta Prime sent a large group of Autobot soldiers to guard the Energon bridge that Jetfire knew Starscream and his crew would be reactivating in order to refine an endless supply of Dark Energon for the war effort, ordering that all Decepticons would be shot on sight, but they were unsuccessful. After the Decepticons began manufacturing Dark Energon in mass quantities, Megatron led the attack on the Autobot capitol of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], intending to take the [[Omega Key]], a tool that would allow access to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s core. Megatron's plan was to pump the powerful [[Dark Energon]] into the core in the hopes of reviving the planet and restoring it to what he claimed would be its "former glory". He found the Omega Key's resting place...but it was gone, Zeta Prime having anticipated Megatron's plan and taken it under his personal protection himself. Megatron simply declared that he would take it from Zeta, who appeared several more times via holographs during the missions, warning the Decepticons to turn back before it was too late and Zeta would be forced to execute them.

Megatron's team managed to fight their way to Zeta Prime's chamber in the [[Vaults|Iacon Vaults]], where he was in control of a mechanism that not only rendered him invincible to all attack, but allowed him to create [[Holo-Brute|holographic energon clones of himself]] and manipulate the ceiling to crush the Decepticons. However, the device had a fatal flaw — it generated tremendous heat, requiring the core to periodically open up in order to cool down, allowing Megatron and his Decepticons to damage it. As Zeta Prime's machine crumbled around him, he was pinned to the floor by the wreckage. He told Megatron to finish it, but instead, the Decepticon leader squeezed his [[spark]] casing, forcing Prime to release his grip on the Omega Key. As Megatron gloated in his victory, the "key" started to flash and beep. Zeta Prime laughed, mocking Megatron for heeding the words of his misinformed spies. The device Megatron now held in his hands was not the Omega Key itself, but merely the device that activated the Key. Zeta said that Megatron would only have to wait for the Omega Key to come to him.

Zeta Prime was taken to Megatron's [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] Prison Complex, but elsewhere on Cybertron, [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]], guardian of Iacon and, as it turned out, the true Omega Key, was activated with a mission: Destroy Megatron.

After the defeat of Omega Supreme and the corruption of Cybertron's core with Dark Energon, rumours spread through the Autobot camp that Zeta Prime was dead. A young soldier named Optimus was forced to take temporary command of the Autobots and lead the defensive efforts of Iacon. After Starscream was defeated in the [[Decagon]]'s communications tower, a message, seemingly from Zeta Prime, was played to all Autobot frequencies. Zeta reported his location, and claimed that he had acquired information vital to the Autobot war effort. [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] warned that it was an obvious trap, despite the confirmation of his unique ID signature, but Optimus determined that if there was a chance Zeta was still alive, the Autobots must try to rescue him.

[[File:WFC ZetaPrime Optimus council.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"We need a new guy. This guy's kinda...dead."]]

Allowing themselves to be captured, Optimus, [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] were imprisoned (and then broke free), only to learn from Megatron himself that he had orchestrated Zeta Prime's message, their capture and their subsequent escape, so that Megatron could talk to Optimus in a situation he controlled. After being captured and escaping ''again'', Optimus' team freed the remaining Autobot prisoners and [[Air Raid (WFC)|Air Raid]] (who had helped orchestrate their first escape), then set off to find their leader. Eventually, Zeta Prime was found, being tortured by [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] in his laboratory. After Soundwave was bested by the Autobots, in desperation, the Decepticon drew energy from the injured Zeta's spark itself, mortally wounding him, though Optimus took a final bullet from Soundwave for his erstwhile commander. Optimus promised to bring Zeta home, but with his last breath, the Prime said that while he appreciated the noble sentiment, it was already too late. Zeta Prime, leader of the Autobots, was dead.

Optimus took Zeta's body back to Iacon, presented it before the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]], and begged them for guidance in these desperate times. The leader of the Council stated that they existed only to choose Primes, and that it was the Primes who led the Autobots. When Optimus responded that there were no Primes left, the Council leader asked if Optimus would still reject his true calling. The Council said that for too long they have watched the Primes fall to greed and pride, but Optimus was one leader whose wisdom and courage inspired and transformed the lives of those around him. Charging him with the mission to remove the infection of Dark Energon from Cybertron's core, the council bestowed leadership of the Autobots onto Optimus, a burden and responsibility he accepted. He was now Optimus Prime, the last Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
After the Autobots severed the link between the Energon Bridge and Cybertron's core, Zeta Prime ordered Optimus to protect the library while he himself took the Omega Key to a secure location. Little did they know that they were being spied on by [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]], who reported back to the Decepticons. The Decepticons eventually tracked him down to Iacon library where, protected behind a force field, Zeta Prime unleashed defense systems on them. Unfortunately he made the mistake of putting the power sources for the force field outside said force field, and the Decepticons were able to disable it and blast him. Defiant to the last, Prime told Megatron to go scrap himself. To Megatron's surprise, the "Omega Key" turned out to activate the real key — Omega Supreme.

Following Omega Supreme's defeat, Zeta Prime was taken to Kaon Prison. While held there, he attempted to send a distress call to his old friend Optimus. Once the Autobots retook Iacon and got the Data-net back online, he was able to get through and tell them where he was. Optimus and a group of Autobots fought their way into Kaon prison and eventually found their leader on the verge of death. His dying wish was for them to take his body back to the Autobot council. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{Note|Zeta Prime does not appear in the campaign of ''Fall of Cybertron''. However, he is available in multiplayer if the Havoc DLC pack is downloaded.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
When Shockwave and Sharpshot find themselves in an ancient research laboratory Shockwave finds a record about the dark spark and Zeta Prime can be seen as a hologram narrating it. He is also a playable character in multiplayer escalation mode.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark}}

==Notes==
[[File:WFC ZetaPrime concepts.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*As revealed in the unlocked concept art in the Extras menu of the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron]]'' video game, some early colour schemes for ''War for Cybertron'' Zeta Prime resembled that of Generation 1 [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]. Also revealed in the concept art is that Zeta Prime's vehicle mode is a Cybertronic car, though he doesn't actually transform in the course of the game.
*Since ''Exodus'' featured a Sentinel Prime and ''War for Cybertron'' featured a Zeta Prime, both occupying the same role, Hasbro suggested at [[BotCon 2010]] that they were the same guy: "Sentinel Zeta Prime". However, the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)|War for Cybertron]]'' comic also written by [[Alex Irvine]] refers to the disappearance of Sentinel as depicted in the novel, when Zeta Prime in the games doesn't go missing until much later than the novel portrays it. Yet, the comic portrays Sentinel Prime with Zeta Prime's appearance, in attempt to further enhance the connection between the two.
**''[[Transformers Vault]]'' paves over the confusion by referring to "Sentinel" as a title, i.e. "sentinel, Zeta Prime".
*Zeta Prime became a playable character in multiplayer and Escalation mode as part of a DLC pack released on September 7, 2010. He was available for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, but not for the PC version. He is a member of the Leader class and transforms into the vehicle mode shown in his concept art. His character model in multiplayer is designated the ''Elite Rig''.
*In the game, Zeta Prime appears to share exactly the same [[Body-type|character model]] as the head member of the [[Autobot High Council]].
*In ''Exodus'', Sentinel Prime's belt has the sigil of [[Vector Prime]]. However, in ''War for Cybertron'', he doesn't seem to wear a belt at all.
*A Sentinel Zeta figure by Reysol Grant won a Collectors' Club custom figure contest, announced in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 37]].
*The dead Prime seen in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' episode "[[Alpha/Omega]]", whose arm was harvested by Megatron so that he could use the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], was identified as Sentinel by [[Transformers: The Art of Prime|''The Art of Prime'']], but that doesn't make sense, since Sentinel was not a true Prime and as such his limb would not have conveyed the power Megatron sought. The concurrently-published ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|Covenant of Primus]]'' identifies it as the [[Liege Maximo]].

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Union

2018-01-02T17:45:16Z

Markzilla6895: /* Quotes */

{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=50
|prev=Alliance
|next=Origin
|title="Union"
|furigana=そうりょくせん
|japanese=連合
|romaji=Sōryokusen
|translation=Union: All-Out War
|image=Unionunicronheart.jpg
|caption=
|production code=TF: A-50
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Shōji Tonoike]]
|englishadaptation=[[Ward Perry]]
|director=[[Ken'ichi Ishikura]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[October 1]], [[2003]] (English, United Kingdom) [[December 10]], [[2003]] (English, United States) [[December 12]], [[2003]] (Japanese)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''As Unicron stands ready to attack Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons fight back. Galvatron takes extra time to deal with the issue of Thrust's betrayal of the rest of his species.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Union-ThrustSidewaysinUnicron.jpg|left|155px|thumb|"Hey, patsy, er, uh, Thrust. Scram!"]]
[[Unicron]] stands, his body surrounded by energy, destroying any ships that come close to him. While [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] orders his forces to retreat to a safe distance, [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] sits on Unicron's shoulder, laughing at the feeble efforts to defeat his new god. However, he's still steaming about how [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] had told him to get lost after the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] had been placed inside Unicron. He plans his first action as Unicron's right-hand bot to get rid of Sideways.

The [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s try to determine how their armies could possibly defeat Unicron. Unicron suddenly takes action and prepares to attack the abandoned planetside. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] lead some fighter planes, hoping to interrupt Unicron. While the fighters can't harm Unicron, they focus on Thrust.

[[File:Unionthrust.JPG|155px|thumb]]

The Cybertronian army's scanners finally detect a weak point on Unicron's neck. A plan is formed, giving Galvatron the opportunity to personally confront Thrust. Thrust stands on Unicron's shoulder, and notices that Unicron is making no responses to any advisement—he questions that perhaps the web of lies he had constructed might have been a mistake, he assures himself that Unicron is the right way. At this point, his sanity is clearly in question.

[[File:Unionunicroncannon.JPG|left|155px|thumb|Don't tell Unicron, but the cannon is actually voice activated.]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Galvatron realize that the key to defeating Unicron lies within the [[Mini-Con]]s inside of Unicron, since the Mini-Cons themselves desire nothing but to free themselves from Unicron's grasp. At the same time, the kids come to a similar conclusion. Seeing that it might work, Galvatron declares that they finally work as a real team. Before the plans are put into action, Unicron fires his massive energy cannon, blasting a very, very large portion out of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s landscape. Before Unicron fires again, Optimus and Galvatron commence their own attack, leaving both Autobot and Decepticon armies under the command of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. The final war on Unicron begins, the ''[[Hydra Cannon]]'' positioned to use its force field to block the blast that could tear another chunk out of Cybertron.

[[File:Unionthrustdeath.JPG|155px|thumb|TETSUOOOO]]

While Optimus aims above the plasma chest to allow himself and Galvatron to go inside Unicron, Galvatron confronts Thrust of his treachery against the [[Transformer]]s, swearing that he will pay for it. Unmoved, Thrust gloats, proclaiming the destruction of Cybertron is inevitable. But seconds after professing his desire to see Galvatron destroyed, Thrust bounces into a quickly closing crack in Unicron's armor. Squeezed, he begs for help, only to find out that his cries for help elicit no response from either the Chaos Bringer or his former leader. Galvatron then turns his back away from this, warning Thrust that this is the fate of those daring to dream for power and treason, and Thrust is inevitably popped like a pathetic zit to his death.

The ''Hydra Cannon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shields give up, letting Unicron's powerful blast head towards Cybertron, but before it makes contact, the glowing green [[Mini-Con]]s rush to block the shot. Before Unicron closes the panels that cover his cannon, Optimus and Galvatron sneak inside.

The [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] announce they plan on going inside of Unicron too. The kids and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] decide they're going along to help. The Mini-Cons outside combine into a [[Unicron of Light|massive green mirror of Unicron]], who protects the kids long enough to sneak through the underground warp gate, but while the kids sneak through the gate in time, Red Alert is left buried in rubble.

With Optimus and Galvatron at Unicron's core, the kids and the Street Action Team are elsewhere in Unicron. Unicron battles the Mini-Con mirror of himself, while a combined army of Autobots and Decepticons engage in one final assault.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (6)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (16)
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] (17)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (19)
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] (22)
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] (23)
* generic autobots
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (2)
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] (18)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (20)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (21)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (24)
*generic Decepticons

|c3=
*[[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] (7)
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (8)
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] (9)
*[[Rad White|Rad]] (10)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (11)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (12)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (13)
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (14)
*Many unidentified Mini-Cons
*[[Unicron of Light]] (25)
*[[Dead End Drone]]s (26)

|h5=Other|c5=
*[[Unicron]] (1)
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (3)
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (4)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Optimus Prime:''' "Once we get inside Unicron, we're going to rescue ''all'' the Mini-Cons." 
'''Fred:''' "Ahh, you're the greatest!" 
'''Galvatron:''' "...what?" 
'''Fred:''' "Uhh..and...you're really the greatest too, Galvatron." 
'''Galvatron:''' "HA HA HA! Now that's what I like to hear!"
:—The best way to coexist with Decepticons is to flatter them, or else they'll flatten you.

'''Thrust:''' (gasps) Galvatron!

'''Galvatron:''' You worm!

'''Thrust:''' (whimpers)

'''Galvatron:''' You'll pay for this betrayal, Thrust! I'm angry. And do you remember how I get when I'm angry?

'''Thrust:''' (snickers) You don't scare me anymore, Galvatron! Unlike you, I've learned to choose my allies wisely!

'''Galvatron:''' (growls)

'''Thrust:''' You're nothing but a bad joke! What were you thinking, joining forces with Optimus Prime and the Autobots?! He's your enemy, remember? (chuckles) Did you expect me to grovel in front of you? (scoffs) Not likely! I have no need for you! All we ever did was fight one meaningless battle after another; what was the point?! You wanted to control the Mini-Cons and the universe, but we know that'll never happen now! You lost control of the Decepticons! So what kind of leader does that make you if you can't even manage your own kind? (laughs) A pretty poor one, if you ask me! Unicron is completely different. He's enormous and totally invincible, and with someone like me to advise him on issues of importance, like which planets to devour and whose solar system to enslave, I see no reason why we shouldn't have a successful partnership!

'''Galvatron:''' You always did like the sound of your own voice!

'''Thrust:''' I can't until Unicron blasts you to pieces and I scatter your dust all over the universe! (laughs maniacally)

(Galvatron readies his cannon to fire, but Thrust jumps out of the way, only to knock his head against the "ceiling" and land in a rapidly closing part of Unicron. Galvatron gasps, Thrust whimpers)

'''Thrust:''' Galvatron, I didn't mean what I said! Please, save me! Please! (grunts as he gets squeezed)

'''Galvatron:''' I have to go meet Optimus Prime. We're going inside Unicron. I'll give you two choices. (Thrust whimpers) Either I shoot you here and now, or you free yourself and get out on your own, and if you do, there will be nowhere to hide.

'''Thrust:''' Galvatron, you can't just leave me here! Please!

'''Galvatron:''' Thrust, if you dare to have dreams of power... you will be consumed by them. (Thrust screams with his dying breath)
:-Thrust stands up to his former leader. It lasts as long as you'd expect.

"Unicron is going to blast us! I don't want to get blasted on an empty stomach!"
:—'''Fred'''

"Let's get it on!" 
"This is one crazy team."
:—'''Tidal Wave''' and '''Blurr'''

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Micron Legend''===
===Animation and technical errors===
* For the whole episode, Demolishor talks using Hoist's voice, and is referred to as Hoist the only time he is named. Hoist also has one line in his own voice.
* In one shot during the initial attack on Unicron, Wheeljack's scar is missing.
* In the Hungarian dub, Blurr says his last line, bizarrely, in Unicron's voice.

===Continuity errors===
* Optimus Prime at one point refers to Demolishor as "Hoist".
* During one flashback, Sideways is seen telling Thrust that Unicron has immense power that will be there for Thrust if he revives Unicron and severs his allegiance with Galvatron. Presuming that this is when Thrust first teams up with Sideways, there's the slight problem of Sideways saying 'Galvatron' instead of 'Megatron'.
* Billy refers to the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] as the "Auto Blaster", which could be a dubbing error or an error on part of the character.
* When combining, Prime calls Overload "[[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]", which is Overload's Japanese name.
* High Wire refers to the Mini-Cons within Unicron as Perceptor, but Perceptor is the combined form of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]].

===Real-world references===
* In one scene of the episode before Thrust's death, Galvatron sounds like he is using Bruce Banner's line before he would turn into Hulk.

===Trivia===
*The English version of "Union" first aired in the United Kingdom. It aired in the United States on [[December 10]], 2003.
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] is visible in robot mode.
*Isn't it irregular that the commercial break is opened with a shot of the Autobot logo appearing on [[Earth]], when the story hasn't had any non-flashback scenes on Earth for nine episodes now?
*Thrust is the only named Armada character to die and not be resurrected at a later point in the [[Unicron]] trilogy.
*Sureshock speaks in English for the first time, and uses a male voice.
*Rad's gloves are excessively cool.
*Thrust's death is a little physically wrong. Considering that Unicron's folding plate started closing around his midsection, he should have been bifurcated (crushed in half) but the animation in his death scene makes it look like he exploded. Then again getting crushed in two by a pair of folding plates is a little graphic for a kid's show (even one about robots) so we can be a little lenient....

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''In letzter Sekunde'''" ("Last Second")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 14|14 January]] [[2004]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Közös erővel'''" ("With Joint Forces")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Micron Legend'' — Volume 13 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Collector's Edition ([[Universal]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

Union

2018-01-02T17:43:20Z

Markzilla6895: /* Quotes */

{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=50
|prev=Alliance
|next=Origin
|title="Union"
|furigana=そうりょくせん
|japanese=連合
|romaji=Sōryokusen
|translation=Union: All-Out War
|image=Unionunicronheart.jpg
|caption=
|production code=TF: A-50
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Shōji Tonoike]]
|englishadaptation=[[Ward Perry]]
|director=[[Ken'ichi Ishikura]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[October 1]], [[2003]] (English, United Kingdom) [[December 10]], [[2003]] (English, United States) [[December 12]], [[2003]] (Japanese)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''As Unicron stands ready to attack Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons fight back. Galvatron takes extra time to deal with the issue of Thrust's betrayal of the rest of his species.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Union-ThrustSidewaysinUnicron.jpg|left|155px|thumb|"Hey, patsy, er, uh, Thrust. Scram!"]]
[[Unicron]] stands, his body surrounded by energy, destroying any ships that come close to him. While [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] orders his forces to retreat to a safe distance, [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] sits on Unicron's shoulder, laughing at the feeble efforts to defeat his new god. However, he's still steaming about how [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] had told him to get lost after the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] had been placed inside Unicron. He plans his first action as Unicron's right-hand bot to get rid of Sideways.

The [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s try to determine how their armies could possibly defeat Unicron. Unicron suddenly takes action and prepares to attack the abandoned planetside. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] lead some fighter planes, hoping to interrupt Unicron. While the fighters can't harm Unicron, they focus on Thrust.

[[File:Unionthrust.JPG|155px|thumb]]

The Cybertronian army's scanners finally detect a weak point on Unicron's neck. A plan is formed, giving Galvatron the opportunity to personally confront Thrust. Thrust stands on Unicron's shoulder, and notices that Unicron is making no responses to any advisement—he questions that perhaps the web of lies he had constructed might have been a mistake, he assures himself that Unicron is the right way. At this point, his sanity is clearly in question.

[[File:Unionunicroncannon.JPG|left|155px|thumb|Don't tell Unicron, but the cannon is actually voice activated.]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Galvatron realize that the key to defeating Unicron lies within the [[Mini-Con]]s inside of Unicron, since the Mini-Cons themselves desire nothing but to free themselves from Unicron's grasp. At the same time, the kids come to a similar conclusion. Seeing that it might work, Galvatron declares that they finally work as a real team. Before the plans are put into action, Unicron fires his massive energy cannon, blasting a very, very large portion out of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s landscape. Before Unicron fires again, Optimus and Galvatron commence their own attack, leaving both Autobot and Decepticon armies under the command of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. The final war on Unicron begins, the ''[[Hydra Cannon]]'' positioned to use its force field to block the blast that could tear another chunk out of Cybertron.

[[File:Unionthrustdeath.JPG|155px|thumb|TETSUOOOO]]

While Optimus aims above the plasma chest to allow himself and Galvatron to go inside Unicron, Galvatron confronts Thrust of his treachery against the [[Transformer]]s, swearing that he will pay for it. Unmoved, Thrust gloats, proclaiming the destruction of Cybertron is inevitable. But seconds after professing his desire to see Galvatron destroyed, Thrust bounces into a quickly closing crack in Unicron's armor. Squeezed, he begs for help, only to find out that his cries for help elicit no response from either the Chaos Bringer or his former leader. Galvatron then turns his back away from this, warning Thrust that this is the fate of those daring to dream for power and treason, and Thrust is inevitably popped like a pathetic zit to his death.

The ''Hydra Cannon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shields give up, letting Unicron's powerful blast head towards Cybertron, but before it makes contact, the glowing green [[Mini-Con]]s rush to block the shot. Before Unicron closes the panels that cover his cannon, Optimus and Galvatron sneak inside.

The [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] announce they plan on going inside of Unicron too. The kids and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] decide they're going along to help. The Mini-Cons outside combine into a [[Unicron of Light|massive green mirror of Unicron]], who protects the kids long enough to sneak through the underground warp gate, but while the kids sneak through the gate in time, Red Alert is left buried in rubble.

With Optimus and Galvatron at Unicron's core, the kids and the Street Action Team are elsewhere in Unicron. Unicron battles the Mini-Con mirror of himself, while a combined army of Autobots and Decepticons engage in one final assault.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (6)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (16)
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] (17)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (19)
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] (22)
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] (23)
* generic autobots
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (2)
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] (18)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (20)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (21)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (24)
*generic Decepticons

|c3=
*[[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] (7)
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (8)
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] (9)
*[[Rad White|Rad]] (10)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (11)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[Sureshock (Armada)|Sureshock]] (12)
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] (13)
*[[Grindor (Armada)|Grindor]] (14)
*Many unidentified Mini-Cons
*[[Unicron of Light]] (25)
*[[Dead End Drone]]s (26)

|h5=Other|c5=
*[[Unicron]] (1)
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (3)
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (4)
}}

==Quotes==
'''Optimus Prime:''' "Once we get inside Unicron, we're going to rescue ''all'' the Mini-Cons." 
'''Fred:''' "Ahh, you're the greatest!" 
'''Galvatron:''' "...what?" 
'''Fred:''' "Uhh..and...you're really the greatest too, Galvatron." 
'''Galvatron:''' "HA HA HA! Now that's what I like to hear!"
:—The best way to coexist with Decepticons is to flatter them, or else they'll flatten you.

*'''Thrust:''' (gasps) Galvatron!

*'''Galvatron:''' You worm!

*'''Thrust:''' (whimpers)

*'''Galvatron:''' You'll pay for this betrayal, Thrust! I'm angry. And do you remember how I get when I'm angry?

*'''Thrust:''' (snickers) You don't scare me anymore, Galvatron! Unlike you, I've learned to choose my allies wisely!

*'''Galvatron:''' (growls)

*'''Thrust:''' You're nothing but a bad joke! What were you thinking, joining forces with Optimus Prime and the Autobots?! He's your enemy, remember? (chuckles) Did you expect me to grovel in front of you? (scoffs) Not likely! I have no need for you! All we ever did was fight one meaningless battle after another; what was the point?! You wanted to control the Mini-Cons and the universe, but we know that'll never happen now! You lost control of the Decepticons! So what kind of leader does that make you if you can't even manage your own kind? (laughs) A pretty poor one, if you ask me! Unicron is completely different. He's enormous and totally invincible, and with someone like me to advise him on issues of importance, like which planets to devour and whose solar system to enslave, I see no reason why we shouldn't have a successful partnership!

*'''Galvatron:''' You always did like the sound of your own voice!

*'''Thrust:''' I can't until Unicron blasts you to pieces and I scatter your dust all over the universe! (laughs maniacally)

(Galvatron readies his cannon to fire, but Thrust jumps out of the way, only to knock his head against the "ceiling" and land in a conveyor trap. Galvatron gasps, Thrust whimpers)

*'''Thrust:''' Galvatron, I didn't mean what I said! Please, save me! Please! (grunts as he gets squeezed)

*'''Galvatron:''' I have to go meet Optimus Prime. We're going inside Unicron. I'll give you two choices. (Thrust whimpers) Either I shoot you here and now, or you free yourself and get out on your own, and if you do, there will be nowhere to hide.

*'''Thrust:''' Galvatron, you can't just leave me here! Please!

*'''Galvatron:''' Thrust, if you dare to have dreams of power... you will be consumed by them. (Thrust screams with his dying breath)
:-Thrust stands up to his former leader. It lasts as long as you'd expect.

"Unicron is going to blast us! I don't want to get blasted on an empty stomach!"
:—'''Fred'''

"Let's get it on!" 
"This is one crazy team."
:—'''Tidal Wave''' and '''Blurr'''

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Micron Legend''===
===Animation and technical errors===
* For the whole episode, Demolishor talks using Hoist's voice, and is referred to as Hoist the only time he is named. Hoist also has one line in his own voice.
* In one shot during the initial attack on Unicron, Wheeljack's scar is missing.
* In the Hungarian dub, Blurr says his last line, bizarrely, in Unicron's voice.

===Continuity errors===
* Optimus Prime at one point refers to Demolishor as "Hoist".
* During one flashback, Sideways is seen telling Thrust that Unicron has immense power that will be there for Thrust if he revives Unicron and severs his allegiance with Galvatron. Presuming that this is when Thrust first teams up with Sideways, there's the slight problem of Sideways saying 'Galvatron' instead of 'Megatron'.
* Billy refers to the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]] as the "Auto Blaster", which could be a dubbing error or an error on part of the character.
* When combining, Prime calls Overload "[[Ultra Magnus (disambiguation)|Ultra Magnus]]", which is Overload's Japanese name.
* High Wire refers to the Mini-Cons within Unicron as Perceptor, but Perceptor is the combined form of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]].

===Real-world references===
* In one scene of the episode before Thrust's death, Galvatron sounds like he is using Bruce Banner's line before he would turn into Hulk.

===Trivia===
*The English version of "Union" first aired in the United Kingdom. It aired in the United States on [[December 10]], 2003.
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] is visible in robot mode.
*Isn't it irregular that the commercial break is opened with a shot of the Autobot logo appearing on [[Earth]], when the story hasn't had any non-flashback scenes on Earth for nine episodes now?
*Thrust is the only named Armada character to die and not be resurrected at a later point in the [[Unicron]] trilogy.
*Sureshock speaks in English for the first time, and uses a male voice.
*Rad's gloves are excessively cool.
*Thrust's death is a little physically wrong. Considering that Unicron's folding plate started closing around his midsection, he should have been bifurcated (crushed in half) but the animation in his death scene makes it look like he exploded. Then again getting crushed in two by a pair of folding plates is a little graphic for a kid's show (even one about robots) so we can be a little lenient....

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''In letzter Sekunde'''" ("Last Second")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 14|14 January]] [[2004]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Közös erővel'''" ("With Joint Forces")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Micron Legend'' — Volume 13 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Collector's Edition ([[Universal]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

Nemesis Prime (Prime)

2017-12-19T17:50:55Z

Markzilla6895:

{{faction|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Nemesis Prime}}
:''Nemesis Prime is a [[MECH]]-created [[Transformer]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisPrime-NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|He's [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|''Prime'']] Nemesis Prime from [[Nemesis Prime (episode)|"Nemesis Prime."]]]]

The human-manufactured robot known as '''Nemesis Prime''' is a mindless drone created by [[MECH]], controlled remotely by a human operator. In order to cause psychological, as well as literal, damage, the machine was built in the exact likeness of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], the leader of the [[Autobot]]s. Nemesis is capable of operating as both a semi-rig truck and a humanoid combat robot with the same strength, agility, and firepower as the original article, except with MECH leader [[Silas]] in control. Having no mind of its own, it therefore has none of Prime's moral strengths, and also lacks any form of pain receptors, making it an utterly merciless killer.

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English), [[Clancy Brown]] (English), [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] (Japanese), [[Unshō Ishizuka]] (Japanese)|[[Blas Garcia]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Humberto Solórzano]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Pekka Lehtosaari]] (Finnish)}}
[[Image:OperationBumblebee1 fruits of Project Chimera.jpg|thumb|left|350px|"Well, at least Igor won't bring an abnormal brain this time..."]]
Nemesis Prime was the culmination of MECH's [[Project Chimera]], an almost exact copy of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] controlled by [[Silas]] from MECH's base of operations. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime}} In preparation for Nemesis Prime's creation, MECH took a complete scan of Optimus Prime's body {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}} and abducted and analysed [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]'s body components. {{storylink|Operation: Breakdown}}

To finalize the prototype, MECH stole [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee's]] [[Transformation cog|T-cog]] and installed it in the robot. The first attempt to create Nemesis Prime, however, was less than a success without access to [[Energon]]. They were helped by [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], now a rogue, who approached MECH with a deal to give them access to Energon so long as Starscream had a share of it. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} After finding and processing some Energon, the Nemesis Prime prototype began to work. But a vengeful Bumblebee stormed the base and took back his missing part, heavily damaging the prototype in the process. To compensate for his loss, Silas turned on his ally, taking Starscream's T-cog {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}} and installing it into Nemesis Prime's body.

[[File:NemesisPrime Nemesis Prime truck in base.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"No, I didn't see any [[Tow-Line (RID)|'No Parking']] sign. Why do you ask?"]]
On its first excursion, Nemesis Prime attempted to ram [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] off a bridge, but retreated when the [[Autobot]]s arrived on the scene. [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] followed it into an abandoned petrol station when Nemesis blindsided her, knocking her unconscious. It later attempted to frame Optimus Prime and the Autobots by transforming and attacking [[Alden Military Base]]. It made another retreat when the ''real'' Autobots showed up, though the damage was done: many of the base's vehicles were destroyed and the blame was on Optimus Prime.

Nemesis Prime next confronted the Autobots when they were closing in on MECH's base, taking them out one-by-one. Optimus confronted it in combat after the other Autobots had been defeated. After a lengthy battle, it seemed that Nemesis Prime had the advantage since it was impervious to pain. But before Nemesis could finish off his foe, Silas had to vacate the robot's control chair to battle Agent Fowler, who had made his way into the building and taken out the other MECH members in the room. Nemesis was left immobile in the interim, allowing Optimus to gain the upper hand. After defeating Fowler, Silas desperately jumped back into the chair, but was too late. Optimus smashed Nemesis through the roof of MECH's base, crushing both the equipment controlling it and Silas himself. The heavily wounded MECH leader was pulled to safety by his men. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime}}

[[File:NemesisPrime Nemesis vs Optimus.jpg|thumb|200px|left|This is what you get for calling me [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]!]]
Nemesis Prime's body was placed in storage by the military. General [[Bryce]] mistook it for Optimus Prime and believed the Autobot leader was dead. He abruptly changed his mind during Fowler's testimony when he had an unscheduled face-to-face conversation with Optimus. {{storylink|Grill (episode)|Grill}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[File:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-NemesisPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Available in Regular or "Sour Teal Twist".]]
*'''Nemesis Prime''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2012]]-[[November 24|11-24]]'''
**''Japanese Number:'' '''AM-25'''
**''Accessories'': "Giza" Arms Micron

: Part of the eighth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Nemesis Prime is a metallic-[[Black repaint|black]], dark-gray, and translucent-red [[redeco]] of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Voyager|AM-01 Optimus Prime]], and transforms into a long-nosed semi truck. Marketed as a Decepticon, he uses foil [[sticker]]s for his headlights and [[insignia]]s, and the sticker sheet also includes an optional set of teal sticker details to apply. Unfortunately, the required placement of an insignia sticker for his right [[robot mode]] shoulder conflicts with the optional placement of a sticker that forms the left half of the teal deco for the truck mode roof.

:He comes with [[Giza (Prime)|Giza]], a robotic [[wikipedia:Sawshark|saw shark]] who transforms into a sword that's based on one of Optimus Prime's arm blades. It pegs into his hand via [[5mm post]], covering the hand to give the appearance of integrated weaponry. Nemesis features numerous additional peg-holes on his person, and the roof of the cab can also fold back to reveal two hidden peg-holes in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

:The Hasbro version of this mold, but with the forearms from this tooling, was [[retool]]ed to make ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters (toyline)|Beast Hunters]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters|Ultra Magnus]].

==See also==
*[[Hunter Nemesis Prime|''Go!'' Hunter Nemesis Prime]]
*[[Nemesis Prime (Adventure)|''Adventure'' Nemesis Prime]]

[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Evil clones]]
[[Category:Man-made Transformers]]
[[Category:MECH]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]

Staff of Merlin

2017-07-15T05:22:36Z

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[[File:TLK Knight gives staff.jpg|thumb|right|400px|thumb| "You're welcome!"]]

A device of great power originally owned by [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]] to wield control over the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the artifact later became known as the '''Staff of Merlin'''.

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==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{spoiler|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|July 21}}

{{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

[[Category:The Last Knight technology]]
[[Category:MacGuffins]]

Merlin

2017-07-15T05:10:34Z

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[[File:TLK Knight gives staff.jpg|thumb|right|400px|thumb|"Remember to believe in magic, or I'll kill you!"]]

'''Merlin''' is a <s>wizard</s> drunkard, womanizer, and charlatan in [[Camelot]].

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==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
{{spoiler|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|July 21}}
:''Actor'': [[Stanley Tucci]]
Merlin was believed by many, including [[King Arthur]], to be a wizard of great power. However, he possessed no actual mystical abilities and was a drunkard and womanizer. When the king called on him to aid in his battle against the [[Saxon]]s, Merlin took a detour, while sipping copious amounts of alcohol, to visit a hidden Cybertronian ship. He was one of the few who knew of the Knights of Iacon on Earth and had kept their secret. He told his story to the them, begging them to help him change the world for the better, even offering to give up wine and money, but not women. He compared the bravery of Arthur and his men to the Cybertronians and their battle to the loss of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Moved by his words, the knights bequeathed him with a Cybertronian [[Staff of Merlin|staff]] before combining into the mighty [[Dragonstorm]], who Merlin led to the battlefield. The beast made short work of King Arthur's enemies. The staff also bonded to Merlin's DNA, allowing only he and those of his bloodline to wield it and charging him to protect it when a great evil would come for it. The staff gave Merlin access to highly advanced science beyond human comprehension, which was known as [[magic]] at the time. When he died, he was buried with the staff in a Cybertronian ship at the bottom of the ocean to protect it, with the knights themselves taking up sentry over his tomb. [[Viviane Wembly]], his last descendant and an English Literature professor who knew his legend extensively, believed that Merlin did not even exist until her ancestry was revealed to her by Sir [[Edmund Burton]]. She later found his tomb within the Knights' ship and retrieved the staff from his decomposed body. Unfortunately, the disoriented knight [[Skullitron]] awoke and, in an attempt to protect the staff, wound up destroying Merlin's remains. Viviane would eventually fulfill Merlin's duty and protect the staff and save Earth from its original owner, [[Quintessa (TLK)|Quintessa]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

==Notes==
*Merlin's actor, Stanley Tucci, previously played KSI CEO [[Joshua Joyce]] in ''Transformers: Age of Extinction''. In the months leading up to the film, it was believed Tucci was set to reprise his role as Joyce in ''Transformers: The Last Knight'', until the film's release revealed he had been cast as a new character.

==External links==
*{{w|Merlin}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:Real-world cultural references]]
[[Category:The Last Knight humans]]

Kelly Sheridan

2017-06-14T20:28:38Z

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[[Image:Kelly Sheridan.jpg|thumb|right|]]

'''Kelly Sheridan''' (born [[May 19]], [[1977]]) is a Canadian voice actress and (like many Canadian voice actors) theatre performer. She has had several prominent voice roles in various franchises, such as Barbie in Mattel and [[Mainframe Entertainment]]'s ''Barbie'' computer animated movie series, Starlight Glimmer on ''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'', Leena Toros in [[TakaraTomy|Tomy]]'s ''Zoids New Century Zero'', and Sango in ''InuYasha''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Amphitrite|Hologram girl]]

==External links==
* [http://www.kellysheridan.ca/ Official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792198/ Kelly Sheridan on the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sheridan, Kelly}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Cy-Kill (GoBots)

2014-05-09T05:33:19Z

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{{disambig3|Cy-Kill}}

:''Cy-Kill is an evil [[Renegade]] from the [[GoBots (franchise)|GoBots]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Cy-Kill''' is a cyborg alien from the planet [[Gobotron]]. Once, long ago, he was one of the greatest of the heroic [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardians]]. Along with his partner [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]], Cy-Kill was even named a High Protector of their world. Though originally content to share power with his friend, when Leader-1's fame began to eclipse his own he chaffed at the idea of being "lesser" to anyone. His boundless pride, ego and ambition to power lead him to rebel and take command of the scattered Renegade forces. If he could not rule Gobotron by popular acclaim he would take it by force! Cy-Kill seems to be quite at home in the role of brutal, ambitious warlord and would be world-conqueror. He was having a good time, fighting those do-gooder Guardians, when suddenly his entire dimension was placed in dire peril. Well, crap.

He's very [[Megatron (BW)|theatrical]].

==Fiction==
===''TransTech''===
The [[Thadius Braxis|Doctor]]'s report was clear. Due to cosmological interference with another universe, a great [[Cataclysm (GoBots)|Cataclysm]] was destroying their own. This other universe was populated by [[Transformer|strange, robot creatures]], struggling through a similar galaxy-spanning civil war.

There was no saving their own universe, and no rational reason to destroy the universe that was removing theirs. Cy-Kill and his rival, [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] assembled their respective factions, explained their dire situation, and put together a team. This team would reconfigure their bodies to disguise themselves amongst these otherdimensional robots, use the [[Dimensional Interfacer]] to travel to their universe, and seek out help. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Cykillgobots.jpg|right|150px|thumb|"Well, there's nothing you can do about me taking all the free cookies!"]]
* In case you haven't figured it out already, Cy-Kill is totally the guy from ''Challenge of the GoBots''. For real!

* Cy-Kill is constantly "[[easter egg]]ed" in [[Cy-Kill (disambiguation)|various Transformers stories]]. But, like, GoBots were totally ''lame'', so wouldn't it be ''hilarious'' if he was repeatedly killed over and over again because he was ''lame''? Yeah!

* A character identical to Cy-Kill was seen in the processing center of [[Axiom Nexus]] in "[[Transcendent: Part 1]]", not far from the interdimensional GoBot exploration team. It seems unlikely this could have been the ''actual, in-story'' Cy-Kill, as this individual had not adopted a new disguise which was essential for the GoBot explorers. The identity and origin of this "Cy-Kill" remain a mystery.

* According to the ''Challenge of the Gobots'' episode, "Et tu, Cy-Kill?", Cy-Kill's military title before betraying [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] and leading the Renegade faction was [[Lord High Protector|High Protector]], much like [[Megatron (Movie)|somebody else we know]].

==External links==
* [http://tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Cy-Kill/cy-kill.htm GoBots Cy-Kill at TFU.info]
* [http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=XNg9AAAAEBAJ&dq=convertible+Robot+toy Cy-Kill's patent]

[[Category:Renegades]]
[[Category:TransTech characters]]

Patrick Seitz

2013-11-21T20:14:45Z

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[[Image:PatrickSeitz.jpg|thumb|right|175px|It was my bag of Cheesy Puffs.]]
'''David Patrick Seitz''' (born [[March 17]], [[1978]] in Riverside, [[California]]) is an American voice actor. He can be recognized as the voice of Count [[Dracula]] in many of the ''[[Simon Belmondo|Castlevania]]'' games, Zomom in ''Sonic Lost World'', Frédéric François Chopin in ''Eternal Sonata'', Ragna the Bloodedge in ''BlazBlue'', Franky in ''One Piece'', the current voice of Scorpion ''Mortal Kombat'' as well as Deathstroke in ''Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe'', and Isshin Kurosaki in ''Bleach''.

==Voice roles==
===''War for Cybertron''===
*[[Silverbolt (WFC)|Silverbolt]]
*Additional voices

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1365137/ Patrick Seitz] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=7108 Patrick Seitz at Anime News Network]
*[http://www.patrickseitz.com/ His official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Seitz, Price}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Activision]]

Troy Baker

2013-11-21T19:56:54Z

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[[Image:TroyBaker_VoiceActor.jpg‎|100x|right|thumb|You can't go through life expecting [[Superman]] or [[Travis Willingham|anyone]] else who can save him.]]
'''Troy E. Baker''' (Born [[April 1]], [[1976]]) is an American voice actor. Some of his most notable roles include Greed in ''Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood'', Van Kleiss in ''Generator Rex'', Snow Villiers in ''Final Fantasy XIII'', Schneizel el Britannia in ''Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'', Two-Face and Robin in ''Batman: Arkham City'', the Joker in ''Batman: Arkham Origins'', Pain and Captain Yamato in ''Naruto Shippuden'', [[Airtight]] in ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Renegades]]'', Excalibur in ''Soul Eater'', Kanji Tatsumi from ''Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4'', Espio in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, Loki and Hawkeye on ''Ultimate [[Spider-Man]]'' and ''[[Avengers]] Assemble'' and Joel in ''The Last of Us''.

Baker is also a musician, currently part of L.A.-based band "Sons of the Lawless".

==Voice Roles==
===''War for Cybertron''===
*[[Soldier (WFC)|Defender]]
*[[Heavy Soldier|Autobot Heavy Soldier]]
*Autobot Soldier
*[[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]]
*[[Scattershot (WFC)|Protector]]
*[[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]]
*Additional voices

===''Fall of Cybertron''===
*[[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]]
*[[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]]
*[[Kickback (FOC)|Kickback]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1684869/ Troy Baker] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=29218 Troy Baker at the Anime News Network]
*[http://www.myspace.com/troybaker Troy Baker] at MySpace
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Troy}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Activision]]

Travis Willingham

2013-10-21T15:13:35Z

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[[Image:TravisWillingham.jpg|thumb|right|140px|GO HOME AND BE A FAMILY MAN!]]
'''Travis Willingham''' (born [[August 3]], [[1981]]) is an American voice actor. His roles include Roy Mustang in the ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' series, Takashi "Mori" Morinozuka in ''Ouran High School Host Club'', Portgaz D. Ace in ''One Piece'', Guile in ''Street Fighter IV'', Free in ''Soul Eater'', Cell in many ''Dragon Ball'' games since ''Raging Blast'', Kenta Musasahino in ''Shin Chan'', Andreas Dalton in ''Code Geass'', Mastermind in the ''[[X-Men]] Anime'', [[Hulk]] and the [[Human Torch]] in ''The Super Hero Squad Show'', [[Thor]] in ''Ultimate [[Spider-Man]]'', [[Superman]] in ''Lego [[Batman]] 2: DC Super Heroes'', and Knuckles the Echidna in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series since ''Sonic Free Riders'' (alongside [[Roger Craig Smith]]), and additionally Zavok in ''Sonic Lost World''.

He is married to fellow voice actor Laura Bailey.

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
*[[Hot Shot (WFC)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]]
*Additional voices

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' The Game===
*[[Stratosphere]]
*Additional voices

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
*[[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]]
*[[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Slug]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0992184/ Travis Willingham] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=20935 Travis Willingham at the Anime News Network]
*[http://www.traviswillingham.com/ His official website]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Willingham, Travis}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Activision]]

Liam O'Brien

2013-10-21T15:11:30Z

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[[Image:LiamOBrien.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A Good day to you sir, My Name is Edwin Jarvis.]]
'''Liam Christopher O'Brien''' (born [[May 28]], [[1976]]) is an American voice actor and director. His best known roles include Gaara of the Sand in ''Naruto'', War in ''Darksiders'', Captain Jushiro Ukitake in ''Bleach'', Lloyd Asplund on ''Code Geass'', Vincent Law in ''Ergo Proxy'', Red Star on ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Renegades]]'', Zazz in ''Sonic Lost World'', Asura in ''Asura's Wrath'', and Nightcrawler, Angel and Nitro on ''[[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine and the X-Men]]''. He also does script adaptation for the English-language dubs of series such as ''Naruto'', ''Bleach'', ''Gun Sword'', and ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Anime: [[Iron Man]]'', and currently hosts a podcast called "All Work No Play" with fellow voice actor [[Sam Riegel]].

==Roles==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
*[[Air Raid (WFC)|Air Raid]]
*[[Cyclonus (WFC)|Cyclonus]]

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
*Additional voices

==External links==
*[http://liamobrien.biz/ Liam O'Brien's official website]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1240448/ Liam O'Brien] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://twitter.com/VoiceOfOBrien/ Liam O'Brien's Twitter]

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[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Activision]]

Sam Riegel

2013-10-21T15:10:50Z

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{{disambig3|Sam}}
[[Image:SamRiegel.jpg|thumb|right|130px|His voice gives him super-strength!]]
'''Sam Riegel''' (born [[October 9]], [[1976]]) is an American voice actor who has also provided the voices of Donatello in the 2003 ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' cartoon, Kudamon in ''Digimon'', Viral in ''Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann'', Jiro in ''Blue Dragon'', Baki from ''Naruto'', Minoru Shiraishi of ''Lucky Star'', Azel/Devil Hand in ''God Hand'', Phoenix Wright in ''Ultimate [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] vs. Capcom 3'', Riven in the Nickelodeon version of ''Winx Club'' (alongside [[Josh Keaton]]), Tennessee Kid Cooper in ''Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time'', Zor in ''Sonic Lost World'' and the first voice of Tristan Taylor/Hiroto Honda and Rex Raptor from ''Yu-Gi-Oh!''. Riegel also makes up half of the online comedy duo "Riegel and Blatt", and currently hosts a podcast called "All Work No Play" with fellow voice actor [[Liam O'Brien]].

Riegel also appeared in the documentry ''102 Minutes that Changed America'', as he was in [[New York City]] on [[September 11]], [[2001]] and caught the attacks on the World Trade Center on film.

==Voice Roles==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]
*Additional voices

===''Transformers: Fall for Cybertron''===
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]]
*Additional voices

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0726184/ Sam Riegel] at the Internet Movie Database
*[http://www.riegelandblatt.com/ Riegel and Blatt]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Riegel, Sam}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Activision]]

Ultra Magnus (WFC)

2013-04-29T13:56:06Z

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{{faction|autobot|wreckers}}
{{disambig3|Ultra Magnus}}
[[Image:UltraMagnusPrime-TopTrumps.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Ugh, I told them to take my picture from the ''waist up''. Now everyone will see that I didn't transform my pants that day!"]]
:''Ultra Magnus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

'''Ultra Magnus''' is the hammer-wielding commander of the [[Wrecker]]s, and one of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s closest lieutenants. He's more than capable of whipping even the worst disarray into military discipline, though he can get rather hung-up on protocol. Regardless, he's rightly feared among the [[Decepticon]] ranks.

{{quote|Daring, strategically ingenious, and courageous to the point of recklessness, Ultra Magnus hammers back the Decepticon forces — literally.|[[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]]|[[Covenant of Primus]]}}

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Ultra Magnus was a sergeant of the [[Autobot High Council|Council]] Guardians who held back the Decepticons during the siege of the [[Hydrax Plateau]] spaceport despite overwhelming odds. Though the spaceport fell, Magnus and his main soldiers proved to be indispensable soldiers and were dubbed the "Wreckers". The Wreckers were crucial to holding [[Tagan Heights]], battling [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]] and buying time for the scientists there to build the [[Protectobot (Prime)|Protectobot]] [[combiner]] [[Defensor (Prime)|Defensor]].

When [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] corrupted the [[core]] of Cybertron with [[Dark Energon]], Ultra Magnus and his Wreckers had destroyed an armored convoy on the Iacon-Hydrax road. They guarded the entrance at the [[Well of All Sparks]] with [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] while [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]] descended to purge the core. When the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'' was completed, Ultra Magnus offered to stay behind and fight off [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] when the gargantuan Decepticon emerged. Trypticon transformed into the ''Nemesis'' and pursued the ''Ark'' into space, but with his Wreckers and [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]] along with other remaining Autobots, Magnus was ready to battle [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]'s new regime. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

{{charstubfiction}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Rage of the Dinobots''===
[[Image:RageOfTheDinobots2-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Seriously, how many bodies do I have?!]]
After [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] had left Cybertron, there was still a convoy of ships that was trying to escape what was left of the war. This convoy was escorted by Ultra Magnus and the [[Dinobot (Prime)|Dinobot]]s, who fended the escape crafts from Decepticon saboteurs. After saving [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] from the Decepticons who had surrounded him, Ultra Magnus and his personal craft exploded and crashed. Ultra Magnus was pulled from the wreckage by surviving members of the long-lost [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] faction and relocated to their hideout. Their commander, [[Ser-Ket]], reported to her master, [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], that Ultra Magnus was theirs and ready to be [[Forged|re-forged]]. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 1}}

Before Ser-Ket's Decepticons could get to him, Ultra Magnus was broken out of his cell by the Dinobots, who were searching for a captured Swoop. After letting them know that the lost Dinobot had also fallen into Ser-Ket's clutches, he accompanied his rescuers to the prison's roof where they were confronted by Ser-Ket and her new minion... and a re-forged Swoop. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 2}} Believing Swoop to be lost, Ultra Magnus suggested they leave him and focus on rescuing the other Autobots in the prison, but [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] ignored him and challenged Ser-Ket to a duel. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 3}} Ser-Ket was defeated, only for her master Shockwave to appear, defeat Ultra Magnus and the others with an [[electromagnetic pulse|EMP]], and bring them to his lab to finish his experiments on the Dinobots. Everyone but Grimlock was left in a cell, but broke out by having Magnus and [[Slug]] fake an argument, tricking the guards into opening the cell to try to calm them down. After the Dinobots rescued Grimlock and defeated the avatar Shockwave was using to experiment on him, Ultra Magnus joined the rest of the Autobot fleet in space while the Dinobots elected to remain on Cybertron. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4}}

===''Prime cartoon''===
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Ironside]] (English)}}
[[File:Scattered-Ultra Magnus.jpg|thumb|left|300px|My shoulder-pads may be huge, but they're regulation.]]

Ultra Magnus detected a huge energy surge heading towards [[Earth]] and followed it there to search for Autobot energy traces. {{storylink|Prey}} He set down in front of the nearest signal to find [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] and [[Jack Darby|a native life-form]]. {{storylink|Scattered}} After establishing proper chain of command, he took them aboard and proceeded to the next energy traces, only to find [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] fighting a [[Predaking (Prime)|huge metal dragon]]. He picked the pair up along with [[Miko Nakadai|another native life-form]]. The beast gave chase but he eventually managed to knock it off the top of his spaceship by flying through a canyon. Magnus tracked the remaining Autobot traces to [[Harbinger|a wrecked Decepticon ship]] and found [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]. Assuming command in [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s absence, Ultra Magnus introduced the Autobots to his weapons locker. {{storylink|Prey}}

{{spoiler|Rebellion (Prime)|May 12, 2013}}
Magnus led an attack on [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]], flying his ship into battle and using it to lure the Predacon through a [[GroundBridge]]. When the Autobot forces got into trouble, he assaulted the [[fusion cannon]] control room himself, only to encounter [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. Beaten and dragged to the throne room, Ultra Magnus was about to be executed. His salvation came when Optimus Prime arrived in a more... robust form and trounced Megatron. Following the destruction of Darkmount, Magnus joined the Autobots at a human military base, where he passed command back to Optimus. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
[[Image:UltraMagnusWFCDSconcept.jpg|thumb|300px|"I can't make this joke right now."]]
{{voiceactor|[[Jamieson Price]] (English)}}
Following Trypticon's crash-landing and subsequent rampage on Cybertron, Ultra Magnus took part in the Autobot counter-attack on the beast. At one point, he was pinned down by enemy fire, and asked Jetfire and Ironhide for assistance.

Somehow Ultra Magnus got corrupted by [[Dark Energon]] and left in the sewers, likely by the Decepticons [[Swoop (WFC)|who are known to do that sort of thing]]. There he ran around randomly breaking things until the Autobots, unaware of his presence, placed a bomb in the sewers, intending to prevent them from falling under Decepticon control. When the Autobots detected a strange signal coming from the collapsing sewers, they sent in a small team to investigate. The team was confronted with the sight of Magnus crashing through a wall, and realized he'd been corrupted. With time short, the Autobots fought Ultra Magnus until the Dark Energon was purged from his system and he regained his senses. Then they all high-tailed it out of the sewers before the final collapse. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)}}
{{Note|Ultra Magnus is an unlockable character for the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''War for Cybertron'', unlocked by defeating him in the "Sewer 6" arena mission.}}

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===Transformers: Fall of Cybertron===
[[Image:FOC-Magnusmodel.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Don't mind the badge.]]
{{Note|Ultra Magnus does not appear in the campaign of ''Fall of Cybertron''. However, he is available in multiplayer if the Havoc DLC pack is downloaded.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}
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==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
[[Image:Prime-toy_CyberverseCommanderUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Can't deal with lying down on the job.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 007'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 28|7-28]]-2012'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''EZ-16'''
**''Accessories:'' Battle hammer/Cannon

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys, Ultra Magnus transforms into a truck and back! This version of Magnus is a new mold of a one-piece flat-bed truck, and he features a translucent chest and front windshield to interact with the light-up features of the various Cyberverse playsets. He comes with a translucent blue hammer which can also transform into an artillery cannon, and he can hold the weapon in either mode with his hands, or store it on a [[C joint|3mm post]] on his roof/back. Additionally, he has 3mm peg-holes on his toolboxes/forearms, his truck rear, and on either side of his hammerhead/cannon base. In order to accommodate holding the hammer by the haft, Magnus' hands are molded unusually open, likely in order to avoid stress marks and/or breakage.

: He also has [[kibble#"Faux-parts"|fake wheels]] on the insides of his legs, in order to emulate the look of his Voyager Class toy (see below), whose transformation he can't completely mimic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/CommUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on Cyberverse Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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===Prime===
{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[Image:Primetoy-UltraMagnusVoyager.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Probably hangs out with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMVoyFireburst|Fireburst Optimus Prime]].]]
[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Magnus in Pajamas.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 006'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 15|12-15]]-2012'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-27'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster cannon/Battle hammer & missile (Hasbro only), Arms Micron Ulma (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Voyager Class toys, this larger-scale Magnus comes with a massive artillery cannon that transforms into a "battle hammer", with its hammerhead illuminated by an LED. Unlike all the other Voyager Class light-up weapons in the line, it is capable of locking into hammer mode. His [[instructions]] tell you to peg the cannon's hammerhead posts onto both of the flip-out [[5mm post|5mm socket]]-mounts on his truck bed, but it can only securely peg onto one of them at a time thanks to slightly mis-aligned pegs/mounts. He also has an extra (non-firing) rocket that you can put wherever it makes you happy.

: He is mis-transformed in his [[stock photography]], with the rear truck wheels left sticking out of his lower legs, rather than folding around his calves. It also depicts him having additional [[paint operation]]s which were omitted from the final product, such as the red paint on the upper half of his chest, and the silver paint on his abdomen, smokestacks, and truck bed sides. Additionally, the weapon's locking mechanism appears to have been [[retool]]ed for the final toy. These stock photo errors are present in the robot mode render seen at the top of this page, with said render (from the waist up) being used as this toy's [[package art]].

: The [[TakaraTomy]] release, part of the ninth wave of Japanese ''Prime'' toys, features numerous differences from the Hasbro release. His blue plastic is brighter and non-metallic, his grille, toes, and sculpted shoulder rockets are a brighter gray, and his arms, thighs, and hands are a darker gray. Most of his paint operations have been replaced with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s, and of what paint remains, his white has been replaced by yellow, his silver is brighter, and his red is more matte. Instead of the Hasbro accessories, he comes with his [[Arms Micron]] partner [[Ulma]], who transforms into his hammer. The hammer can still be wielded two-handed, but doesn't make a particularly convincing artillery cannon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/UltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''

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===Generations===
[[Image:Generations-toy_FOCUltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"Yeah, that was my sword phase. I... don't want to talk about it."]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 009'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[February 23|02-23]]-2013'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG11'''
:*''Accessories:'' Three-piece sword, blaster

: Part of the third wave of 2012 ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations'']] Deluxe Class toys, [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron]]'' Ultra Magnus is a blue, white, red, black, and silver [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#FOCtoy|Optimus Prime]], retaining the blaster, and coming with a new head and sword. The blaster features two 5mm posts at the top and bottom, while the sword features 5mm posts for its handle and on its side, and is modeled after the blade used by Optimus at the end of ''Fall of Cybertron'' campaign. The sword is actually made up of three pieces, which can combine with the blaster to form an even ''bigger'' sword, with the two blade halves clipping onto slots present on the blaster's body, and the handle being pegged onto the blaster's handle. Ultra Magnus features numerous 5mm ports for storage and mounting, such as his hands, arms, robot back, smokestacks, the sides of his legs/truck rear, and the soles of his feet (which end up on top of the truck rear).

: Unusually, his [[stock photography]] depicts him with ''fewer'' [[paint operation]]s than the final product, with the final toy having black paint details on his lower legs that the toy in the stock photo lacks.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/FOCUltraMagnus/ultramagnus.htm More information on ''Generations'' Ultra Magnus at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Platinum Edition===
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Weaponizer, 2013)
**''Accessories'': [[Forge of Solus Prime#Platinum Edition|Forge of Solus Battle Hammer]], blaster cannon

: ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Ultra Magnus is a retool/redeco of the "Robots in Disguise" Weaponizer Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Weaponizer|Optimus Prime]] toy. He retains the blaster cannon accessory, and additionally comes with the "Forge of Solus Battle Hammer", a massive hammer that can mount on the rear of his truck mode. While the main haft of the hammer cannot be held, two smaller 5mm handles on either end of the haft allow Ultra Magnus to wield the hammer two-handed.

{{comingsoontoy}}
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===Beast Hunters===
[[Image:BHtoy Voyager Ultra Magnus.jpg|thumb|300px|Two can play at this game, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#BHVoyager|Prime!]]]]
*'''Ultra Magnus''' (Voyager, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 004'''
**''Accessories'': [[Forge of Solus Prime#Beast Hunters|Forge of Solus Battle Hammer]], backpack, two missiles

: Part of the third wave of ''Prime: [[Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class toys, Ultra Magnus is now a retool/redeco of the "Robots in Disguise" Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#Voyager|Optimus Prime]] toy, reflecting his depiction in the third season of the ''Prime'' cartoon. His forearms sport the additional 5mm post holes from the [[TakaraTomy]] [[Arms Micron]] release of Optimus Prime. He comes with a different, smaller version of the "Forge of Solus Battle Hammer", which features a 5mm handle, and can store on the back of his truck mode.

:The original TakaraTomy version of this mold was redecoed to make AM-25 [[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]].

{{--}}

==Notes==
[[Image:UltraMagnusOrionPaxPart2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Rebellion (Prime)#Quotes|You are looking... robust, SIR]]!]]
*Magnus's [[Magnus Hammer|hammer]] is a reference to the [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'' Ultra Magnus]], while his role as leader of the Cybertronian resistance and the [[Wrecker]]s references his [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]] in the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|Marvel UK comic series]] and the [[Dreamwave Productions]] comic series. His personality in ''Prime'' is based on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|his IDW counterpart]]: a stiff bore obsessed with rules and regulations.
*An image with Ultra Magnus' head and collar appears under the false name of "Optimus Prime" when [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]] was researching the name in "[[Orion Pax, Part 2]]".
* Ultra Magnus wields the exact same gun type as Optimus.

[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Wreckers]]

Rebellion (Prime)

2013-04-27T16:13:31Z

Markzilla6895:

{{disambig2|the ''Prime'' episode|the ''Armada'' episode|Rebellion (Armada)}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 56
|prev=Prey
|next=Project Predacon
|image=Rebellion-eyes.jpg
|caption=[[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|It happens.]] [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)|But miracles happen, too.]]
|title="Rebellion"
|airdate=[[April 12]], [[2013]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Scooter Tidwell]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Team Prime wages war against the Decepticon citadel.'''

==Synopsis==
As the [[Autobot]]s prepare for battle, [[William Fowler|Fowler]] points out that the military has the weapons necessary to take down the fortress, but can't attack while [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]]'s [[fusion cannon]]s are pointed at major cities. [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] resolves to disable the cannons. As Darkmount has [[GroundBridge]] jamming capabilities, they will have to attack in a more roundabout way.

In an underground cavern, [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] expresses his doubt that he's ready to be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], but [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] points out that the decision will be made by the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

[[File:Rebellion-Shockwave.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Move out, Predacons; we've waited a long time for this. Yesss, let us be close enough to enjoy it.]]

[[Jack Darby|Jack]] uses his cellphone at a gas station, and his signal is promptly picked up by the [[Decepticon]]s. [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] dispatches his seekers to investigate, but [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] GroundBridges Jack back to the ''[[Harbinger]]'' before they can reach him. [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] likewise calls for pizza from a [[New York City|New York]] alley to lure Decepticons there. Ratchet has Jack make a fake transmission from an [[Energon]] Mine, forcing Starscream to send [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]]s to check the location. With the Decepticon forces thus scattered, the Autobots bridge to the fortress while Fowler stands ready at a nearby air base with a squadron of jets.

[[File:Rebellion-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|They've deduced our strategy, such as it was.]]

As the report comes in that the Energon Mine is safe and not under attack, [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] demands to know why the Decepticons have been spread so thin. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] solves the mystery of where the Autobots are by pointing out the existence of the ''Harbinger'', however before Starscream can dispatch his armada to attack it, Darkmount itself comes under attack. Down below, [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] toss grenades at the base of the fortress and use their new weapons to stave off the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s that attack them. Meanwhile [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] take a more subtle route.

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] humbly suggests releasing [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] to repel the attackers. The beast enters the fray, but is quickly distracted by Ultra Magnus's ship. As it attempts to chase Magnus, Ratchet opens a GroundBridge, sending the creature to the Arctic, where it quickly freezes. Shockwave leaves the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' and starts jumping down the side of the fortress.

The dying Optimus begins to have a vision of the [[Allspark]] and [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]]. Though Prime worries about the fate of the Matrix, his old teacher assures him it will pick a new leader.

Arcee reports to Magnus that she and Bumblebee have run into some trouble and are pinned down. Ultra Magnus decides to take matters into his own hands, entering the fortress and attacking the fusion cannon control room directly. He swiftly takes care of the Decepticons at the controls, only for Megatron himself to arrive. Meanwhile Shockwave reaches the bottom of the tower and incarcerates Bulkhead and Wheeljack with a single tank cannon blast, and Arcee and Bumblebee are surrounded by Decepticon troops. Ultra Magnus fights bravely against Megatron, but ultimately loses and is dragged up to the throne room.

Alpha Trion invites Optimus to join with the Allspark. In the cavern, the Optimus's optics flicker out and his chestplate opens up to reveal the Matrix. Smokescreen has other ideas, and drags the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] over in order to place it in Optimus's hand. A surge of energy emanates from the hammer.

[[File:Rebellion-prepunch.jpg|left|thumb|300px|My turn.]]

As Ultra Magnus won't tell Megatron anything, the Decepticon leader orders the prisoners executed and the fusion cannons fired, however Starscream points out that there's something incoming. In the ''Harbinger'', Ratchet also detects the inbound object, and it has an Autobot signature. It reaches visual range of the Decepticons, revealing itself to be Optimus himself, in a new upgraded form. Landing in the throne room, Optimus deals Megatron a series of concussions before smashing the Decepticon leader all the way into the throne. Once the other Decepticons have been dealt with, Magnus deals Starscream a shattering uppercut before briefing Optimus, who sets out to destroy the fusion cannons. The Autobots at the base of the tower, on hearing the news, overthrow their captors.

Enraged, Megatron takes to the air and attempts to shoot down Prime. The news that there are incoming human forces has Starscream order the fusion cannons to fire, but while they're still powering up, Optimus Prime punches Megatron and flings the Decepticon leader directly into the fusion cannon power core, disabling the cannons. The Autobots make a hasty withdrawal as Fowler's squadron unleashes missiles on Darkmount. The Decepticons likewise retreat to their warship. Smokescreen drives up the highway in time to see the fortress come crashing to the ground.

Later, at a military base, Fowler gives the Autobots a speech of thanks. The Autobots note that the Forge's power has been completely drained, but Ratchet assures Smokescreen he made the right choice.

[[Image:Rebellion-Autobotgroupshot.jpg|800px|center|thumb|In the meantime, I've got a lot of catching up to do. People to meet, things to do, specifically to have Rattrap clear all of his junk out of my quarters!]]

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (1)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (2)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (3)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (4)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (6)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (12)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (14)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (15)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (16)
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s (17)
*[[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] (18)
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (19)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (20)
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (21)

|c3=
*[[William Fowler]] (7)
*[[Jack Darby]] (8)
*[[June Darby]] (9)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (10)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (11)

}}

==Quotes==
"Guess we'll have to sneak past enemy lines, Wrecker-style." 
"I couldn't deal with 'Wrecker-style' back on Cybertron, and I refuse to deal with it here."
:—'''Wheeljack''' wants to go Wrecker-style, but '''Ultra Magnus''' can't deal with that right now.

"I knew the humans couldn't resist using their telecommunications... That is all they seem to do."
:—'''Starscream''' does have a point there...

"Your mission was most illogical."
:—'''Shockwave''' shows Wheeljack and Bulkhead who the boss is.

"This isn't how the story's supposed to end."
:—'''Smokescreen''' giving a middle finger to the tried and true leadership inheritance patterns.

"Wait, he can't fly! Can he?"
-'''Starscream''' expressing disbeleif about Optimus' new badass look.

'''Optimus Prime''': Commander? 
'''Ultra Magnus''': Sir, you are looking... robust.
:—The Autobot higher-ups have a little chat.

"Megatron, be gone!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives Megatron a reminder of [[Orion Pax, Part 3|a past beating]].

"Awww, I missed it!"
:—Bad timing, '''Smokescreen'''.

'''Ratchet''': Is it true the Forge has been drained of its power? Then any hope of rebuilding the Omega Lock has truly been lost. 
'''Smokescreen''': I... did what I felt was right. 
'''Ratchet''': And your instincts once have again proven to be quite sound.
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Smokescreen''' on the Forge Solus Prime

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Wheeljack doesn't have a grenade on his hip when he and Bulkhead engage the Seekers, but it appears there immediately after he uses his energy whip to destroy a few of them.
* When Wheeljack unsheathes his katanas to attack the Decepticons, the handles remain part of his character model as he draws them. The error is fixed by the next shot.
* Ratchet's "Pfft, well..." reaction to Miko suggesting the Forge might do him some good is taken from "[[Scattered]]". As such, the line is completely out of sync with his mouth movements.

===Continuity errors===
* Ultra Magnus claims he couldn't deal with "Wrecker style" on Cybertron and won't deal with it on Earth, which is potentially at odds with his depiction as leader of the Wreckers in [[Alex Irvine]]'s ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]'' novels.
* When the Autobots sent the Scraplets to the Arctic in "[[Scrapheap]]", Ratchet reasoned that the smaller body mass of the Scraplets would render them much more vulnerable to the extreme cold. By comparison, both Optimus and Arcee remained functional, if somewhat impaired, for a significant period. Despite this, Predaking, who is even larger than Optimus (not counting the wings), is frozen solid in under a minute. Of course, they could have just bridged him to a far colder area.

===Continuity notes===
* The Autobots dispose of Predaking in the same manner as they did the [[Scraplet]]s in "[[Scrapheap (episode)|Scrapheap]]".
* The Forge of Solus Prime was established to be low on energy in "[[Prey]]". Optimus' upgrade drains it completely.
* Optimus repeats the line "Megatron, begone" from "[[Orion Pax, Part 3]]", in much the same context.
* Wheeljack retains the scars inflicted by Starscream in "[[Scattered]]".

===Transformers references===
* Optimus Prime gets a jetpack, much like his ''[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Cybertron]]'', [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|film]] and ''[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Animated]]'' counterparts.
* Ultra Magnus [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|could not deal with Wrecker-style on Cybertron, and he will not deal with it on Earth]].
* Much like [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|its G1 namesake]], Darkmount gets blown up pretty soon after its initial appearance.

===Trivia===
* This episode has a different map of the United States, this time with Louisiana in the right place.
* Shockwave runs for no man. Even his ''vehicle mode'' is slow!
* This is the first time in this series that anyone has [[flight|flown]] in robot mode.

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Rebellion (Prime)

2013-04-13T07:09:02Z

Markzilla6895:

{{disambig2|the ''Prime'' episode|the ''Armada'' episode|Rebellion (Armada)}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 56
|prev=Prey
|next=
|image=Rebellion-eyes.jpg
|caption=It happens. But miracles happen, too.
|title="Rebellion"
|airdate=[[April 12]], [[2013]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Scooter Tidwell]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Team Prime wages war against the Decepticon citadel.'''

==Synopsis==
As the [[Autobot]]s prepare for battle, [[William Fowler|Fowler]] points out that the military has the weapons necessary to take down the fortress, but can't attack while [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]]'s [[fusion cannon]]s are pointed at major cities. [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] resolves to disable the cannons. As Darkmount has [[GroundBridge]] jamming capabilities, they will have to attack in a more roundabout way.

In an underground cavern, [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] expresses his doubt that he's ready to be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], but [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] points out that the decision will be made by the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

[[Jack Darby|Jack]] uses his cellphone at a gas station, and his signal is promptly picked up by the [[Decepticon]]s. [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] dispatches his seekers to investigate, but [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] GroundBridges Jack back to the ''[[Harbinger]]'' before they can reach him. [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] likewise calls for pizza from a [[New York City|New York]] alley to lure Decepticons there. Ratchet has Jack make a fake transmission from an [[Energon]] Mine, forcing Starscream to send [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]]s to check the location. With the Decepticon forces thus scattered, the Autobots bridge to the fortress while Fowler stands ready at a nearby air base with a squadron of jets.

[[File:Rebellion-UltraMagnus.jpg|left|thumb|300px|They've deduced our strategy, such as it was.]]

As the report comes in that the Energon Mine is safe and not under attack, [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] demands to know why the Decepticons have been spread so thin. [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] solves the mystery of where the Autobots are by pointing out the existence of the ''Harbinger'', however before Starscream can dispatch his armada to attack it, Darkmount itself comes under attack. Down below, [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] toss grenades at the base of the fortress and use their new weapons to stave off the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s that attack them. Meanwhile [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] take a more subtle route.

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] humbly suggests releasing the Predacon to repel the attackers. The beast enters the fray, but is quickly distracted by Ultra Magnus's ship. As it attempts to chase Magnus, Ratchet opens a GroundBridge, sending the creature to the Arctic, where it quickly freezes. Shockwave leaves the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' and starts jumping down the side of the fortress.

The dying Optimus begins to have a vision of the [[Allspark]] and [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]]. Though Prime worries about the fate of the Matrix, his old teacher assures him it will pick a new leader.

Arcee reports to Magnus that she and Bumblebee have run into some trouble and are pinned down. Ultra Magnus decides to take matters into his own hands, entering the fortress and attacking the fusion cannon control room directly. He swiftly takes care of the Decepticons at the controls, only for Megatron himself to arrive. Meanwhile Shockwave reaches the bottom of the tower and incapacitates Bulkhead and Wheeljack with a single cannon blast, and Arcee and Bumblebee are surrounded by Decepticon troops. Ultra Magnus fights well against Megatron, but ultimately loses and is dragged up to the throne room.

Alpha Trion invites Optimus to join with the Allspark. In the cavern, the light in Optimus's eyes goes out and his chest opens to reveal the Matrix. Smokescreen has other ideas, and drags the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] over in order to place it in Optimus's hand. A surge of energy fills the hammer.

[[File:Rebellion-prepunch.jpg|right|thumb|300px|My turn.]]

As Ultra Magnus won't tell Megatron anything, the Decepticon leader orders the prisoners executed and the fusion cannons fired, however Starscream points out there's something incoming. In the ''Harbinger'', Ratchet also detects the inbound object, and it has an Autobot signature. It reaches visual range of the Decepticons, revealing itself to be Optimus himself, in a new upgraded form. Landing in the throne room, Optimus deals Megatron a series of blows before throwing the Decepticon leader crashing into the throne. Once the other Decepticons have been dealt with, Magnus briefs Optimus, who sets out to destroy the fusion cannons. The Autobots at the base of the tower, on hearing the news, overthrow their captors.

Enraged, Megatron takes to the air and attempts to shoot down Prime. The news that there are incoming human forces has Starscream order the fusion cannons to fire, but while they're still powering up, Optimus Prime punches Megatron and tosses the Decepticon leader directly into the fusion cannon power core, disabling the cannons. The Autobots make a hasty withdrawal as Fowler's squadron unleashes missiles on Darkmount. The Decepticons likewise retreat to their warship. Smokescreen drives up the highway in time to see the fortress come crashing to the ground.

Later, at a military base, Fowler gives the Autobots a speech of thanks. The Autobots note that the Forge's power has been completely drained, but Ratchet assures Smokescreen he made the right choice.

[[Image:Rebellion-Autobotgroupshot.jpg|800px|center|thumb|And tell Rattrap to get all his stuff out of my quarters!]]

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (1)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (2)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (3)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (4)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (6)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (12)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (13)
*[[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (14)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (15)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (16)
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s (17)
*[[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] (18)
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (19)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (20)
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (21)

|c3=
*[[William Fowler]] (7)
*[[Jack Darby]] (8)
*[[June Darby]] (9)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (10)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (11)

}}

==Quotes==
"Looks like we'll have to sneak past enemy lines, Wrecker style." 
"I couldn't deal with 'Wrecker style' back on Cybertron, and I refuse to deal with it here."
:—'''Wheeljack''' wants to go Wrecker style, but '''Ultra Magnus''' can't deal with that right now.

"Megatron, be gone!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives Megatron a reminder of a past beating.

"Soundwave, I require a GroundBridge."
:—Good timing, '''Soundwave'''.

"Awww, I missed it!"
:—Bad timing, '''Smokescreen'''.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Wheeljack doesn't have a grenade on his hip when he and Bulkhead engage the Seekers, but it appears there immediately after he uses his energy whip to destroy a few of them.

===Continuity notes===
* Bumblebee takes out a Vehicon the same way Agent Fowler took out a Mech Goon in "[[Nemesis Prime (episode)]]"
* The Autobots dispose of Predaking in the same manner as they did the [[Scraplet]]s in "[[Scrapheap (episode)|Scrapheap]]".
* The Forge of Solus Prime was established to be low on energy in "[[Prey]]". Optimus was apparently understating just how low, though, since his upgrade drains it completely.
* Optimus repeats the line "Megatron begone" from "[[Orion Pax, Part 3]]", in much the same context.

===Transformers references===
* Optimus Prime gets a jetpack, much like his [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|film]] and ''[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Animated]]'' counterparts.
*Ultra Magnus [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|could not deal with the Wreckers on Cybertron, and he will not deal with them on Earth]].

===Real-world references===

===Trivia===
* This episode has a different map of the United States, this time with Louisiana in the right place.

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Shockwave (disambiguation)

2013-04-11T14:07:48Z

Markzilla6895:

The name '''Shockwave''' has been applied to several Transformers characters. Logic dictates that they may be looking for one of the following:

*'''1984''' — [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] the [[Decepticon]] ray gun from [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]], sometimes also known as Shockblast. For toys of this character, see [[Shockwave (G1)/toys]].
*'''2002''' — Shockwave, the Japanese name for [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (in his first body) from the [[Unicron Trilogy]].
*'''2006''' — [[Shockwave (Cybertron)|Shockwave]] the Decepticon-allied [[Sky Attack Mini-Con Team|Sky Attack Team]] [[Mini-Con]] stealth jet from ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]''.
*'''2007''' — [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] the Decepticon assassin and scientist from the [[live-action film series]].
*'''2008''' — [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]], the morally ambiguous [[Transcendent Technomorph|TransTech]] Decepticon dragster from the ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' series.
*'''2008''' — [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]], the heroic Decepticon ambassador from ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]''.
*'''2008''' — [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon double agent from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''.
*'''2010''' — [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon second-in-command and alien jet/tank from ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)| War for Cybertron]]''.
{{disamb|y=2011|[[Shockwave (Kre-O)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon [[Kreon]] from ''[[Kre-O]]''.}}
*'''2012''' — [[Shockwave (BS)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon tank from the [[Bot Shots]] game.

It would be illogical for Shockwave to be confused with...

* "[[Longarm (Animated)|Longarm]]", the [[Autobot]] whose identity was stolen by ''Animated'' Shockwave.
* [[Longarm (SG)]], the disguised identity for an unknown Shockwave.
* [[Shockblast]] the Decepticon tank/satellite from ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]''.
* [[Shockpunch]], a member of the [[Blue Mini-Con Team]] from the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Transformers'' video game.]]
* Shockfleet, the Japanese name for ''Energon'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]].
* [[Shokaract]] the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] crab/tank warlord from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]''.
* [[Soundwave (disambiguation)|Soundwave]]
* [[Six Shot]] the [[redeco]] and brother of ''Energon'' Shockblast.
* [[Shock Drone]]s, the mass-produced drone-units from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Chevy Autobots]] online game.

{{disambig}}

Prey (episode)

2013-04-08T01:55:37Z

Markzilla6895:

{{disambig3|Prey}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 55
|prev=Scattered
|next=Rebellion (Prime)
|image=Prey-PredakingWheeljack.jpg
|caption=''How to Train Your Predacon''
|title="Prey"
|airdate=[[March 15]], [[2013]] (Singapore) [[April 5]], 2013 (USA)
|written by=[[Marsha Griffin]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''A new Autobot arrives just as the Decepticons unleash the ultimate hunter.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Prey-MegatronShockwavePredaking.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"Such primal magnificence, but Shockwave... is he toilet-trained?"]]

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] reveals the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] he's cloned in his laboratory. [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] is impressed, and as the scientist gives the Predacon a whiff of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]'s energon, announces that the hunt has begun.

[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], Wheeljack and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] scope out an energon mine, planning to blow it up to hopefully draw the attention of nearby Autobots, while in the ''[[Harbinger]]'', [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] work on getting the ship systems up and running. On a deserted road, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] introduces [[Jack Darby|Jack]] to [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], who has followed the Omega beam to Earth. Jack is discouraged by the fact that Ultra Magnus's sensors have only picked up five out of seven Autobots, but Arcee reminds him that the sensors wouldn't pick up shielded Autobots.

[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] heads into [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]] to find the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] and figures it may have been stored within the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]''. Using the [[phase shifter]], he moves through the ship and eventually stumbles onto the vault where both [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and the Forge are being stored.

Wheeljack and Bulkhead finish planting explosives in the mine, but as they prepare to detonate, they spot the incoming Predacon. After dodging its initial blast of flame, they try to counterattack, and Wheeljack is knocked flying by the thing's tail. Bulkhead belts the creature shortly before it attacks him with a blast of flame, sending him flying. They quickly realise it's after Wheeljack, who lures it over a grenade. The beast is unscathed by the explosion, so Wheeljack instead leads it into the energon mine before speeding out and setting off the explosions. The dust barely has time to settle before the creature digs its way out. As the Wreckers prepare to fight, Ultra Magnus's ship streaks into view, striking the Predacon with its cannons and picking the trio up. Though a joyous reunion ensues, the ship's still being pursued. His ship's engine is damaged in the chase, and the creature manages to catch up and cling to the hull. Bringing the ship into a narrow canyon, Magnus scraps the Predacon off using a rocky outcropping.

[[William Fowler|Fowler]] gets another call he thinks is from Megatron, but this time it's Ratchet, who has hacked into the Decepticon frequencies. Ratchet doesn't have any news of Jack for [[June Darby|June]], but before he can tell them much else, Bumblebee interrupts the call. Running outside, they find Ultra Magnus's ship landing, and more reunions take place.

[[Image:Prey-Autobots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|...And remember, it's "Ultra Magnus, ''SIR''".]]

The Predacon returns empty-handed to Darkmount, and Starscream reflects that it's a pity the creature can't tell them what went wrong. It responds by quietly growling.

Ratchet reports that the ''Harbinger'' [[GroundBridge]] is fully operational. The group of Autobots is soon joined by Fowler and Jack's mom. They wonder where Smokescreen's gotten to, as all the Autobot traces Magnus could detect are now accounted for. Regardless, they prepare to fight back against Megatron without either of the missing Autobots—Ultra Magnus assumes command and takes the other Autobots to equip themselves with weapons.

Smokescreen drags the Forge back to the cavern where Optimus is sheltered, but Optimus insists the Forge's power is limited and must be conserved to repair the Omega Lock. Smokescreen points out that if Optimus dies, there won't be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] to work the Forge, but Optimus says it's time for a new leader, and believes Smokescreen is it.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (8)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (9)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (13)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (15)
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (16)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (17)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (2)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (3)
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (4)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (5)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (6)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (18)
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s (19)

|c3=
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (10)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (11)
*[[Jack Darby]] (14)
*[[William Fowler]] (20)
*[[June Darby]] (21)

}}

==Quotes==
'''Miko''': A dragon?! Where did the 'Cons get a dragon?! 
''[Bulkhead and Wheeljack look at each other]'' 
'''Bulkhead and Wheeljack''': What's a dragon? 
'''Miko''': Giant, flying, fire-breathing lizard!
:— Mythology 101 with the [[Wrecker]]s.

"Yes! Snuff the Tragic Dragon!"
:—'''Miko''' making a funny quip.

"Ultra Magnus? It's an honor!"

"It's an honor, ''sir''."

-'''Bulkhead''' is taken aback by what '''Ultra Magnus''' thinks is proper etiquitte.

"What is it ''now'', "Lord" Megatron?"
:—'''Agent Fowler''' must be getting a LOT of calls from Megatron.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Megatron's forearm seems to go through his shoulder armor during the scene where the Decepticons discuss Predaking's failure.

===Continuity errors===
* Ratchet claims that Smokescreen departed the base in "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]" to coordinates that only Optimus knows of. Yet, it was Ratchet who set the coordinates each time someone went through the GroundBridge, so he should know where each team member was sent.
* In "[[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]]", Optimus claimed that recreating the Omega Keys was beyond his skill. Unless repairing an existing object doesn't require such skill, it seems even less likely that he or any Autobot given Prime status would be capable of repairing the far more complex device they were intended to operate. For that matter, it seems likely the keys themselves were destroyed in the blast.

===Continuity notes===
*Both Airachnid and the Forge were found in the remains of the Autobot base back in "[[Darkmount, NV]]".
*The [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] can be briefly seen in a containment field over Smokescreen's shoulder after he gets spooked by Airachnid. Evidently the Decepticons recovered it sometime between "Darkmount, NV" and this episode.

===Transformers references===
*Taking note of Bumblebee's inverted paint job, Arcee comments that doing the same in her case would render her mostly pink, the dominant color for virtually every other version of [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] (not to mention her own ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' body design).

===Real-world references===
*When Miko believes the explosion of the energon mine set off by Bulkhead and Wheeljack has successfully destroyed [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], she shouts "Snuff the Tragic Dragon"; a play on the words of the song "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

===Trivia===
*The worldwide premiere screening of the first three episodes was held at the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood on [[March 14]].
*The worldwide television premiere of "Prey" was a day later on okto, a Singaporean channel, where it aired back-to-back with "[[Darkmount, NV]]" and "[[Scattered]]".

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Prey (episode)

2013-04-08T01:50:44Z

Markzilla6895:

{{disambig3|Prey}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 55
|prev=Scattered
|next=Rebellion (Prime)
|image=Prey-PredakingWheeljack.jpg
|caption=''How to Train Your Predacon''
|title="Prey"
|airdate=[[March 15]], [[2013]] (Singapore) [[April 5]], 2013 (USA)
|written by=[[Marsha Griffin]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''A new Autobot arrives just as the Decepticons unleash the ultimate hunter.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Prey-MegatronShockwavePredaking.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"Such primal magnificence, but Shockwave... is he toilet-trained?"]]

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] reveals the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] he's cloned in his laboratory. [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] is impressed, and as the scientist gives the Predacon a whiff of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]'s energon, announces that the hunt has begun.

[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], Wheeljack and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] scope out an energon mine, planning to blow it up to hopefully draw the attention of nearby Autobots, while in the ''[[Harbinger]]'', [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] work on getting the ship systems up and running. On a deserted road, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] introduces [[Jack Darby|Jack]] to [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], who has followed the Omega beam to Earth. Jack is discouraged by the fact that Ultra Magnus's sensors have only picked up five out of seven Autobots, but Arcee reminds him that the sensors wouldn't pick up shielded Autobots.

[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] heads into [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]] to find the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] and figures it may have been stored within the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]''. Using the [[phase shifter]], he moves through the ship and eventually stumbles onto the vault where both [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and the Forge are being stored.

Wheeljack and Bulkhead finish planting explosives in the mine, but as they prepare to detonate, they spot the incoming Predacon. After dodging its initial blast of flame, they try to counterattack, and Wheeljack is knocked flying by the thing's tail. Bulkhead belts the creature shortly before it attacks him with a blast of flame, sending him flying. They quickly realise it's after Wheeljack, who lures it over a grenade. The beast is unscathed by the explosion, so Wheeljack instead leads it into the energon mine before speeding out and setting off the explosions. The dust barely has time to settle before the creature digs its way out. As the Wreckers prepare to fight, Ultra Magnus's ship streaks into view, striking the Predacon with its cannons and picking the trio up. Though a joyous reunion ensues, the ship's still being pursued. His ship's engine is damaged in the chase, and the creature manages to catch up and cling to the hull. Bringing the ship into a narrow canyon, Magnus scraps the Predacon off using a rocky outcropping.

[[William Fowler|Fowler]] gets another call he thinks is from Megatron, but this time it's Ratchet, who has hacked into the Decepticon frequencies. Ratchet doesn't have any news of Jack for [[June Darby|June]], but before he can tell them much else, Bumblebee interrupts the call. Running outside, they find Ultra Magnus's ship landing, and more reunions take place.

[[Image:Prey-Autobots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|...And remember, it's "Ultra Magnus, ''SIR''".]]

The Predacon returns empty-handed to Darkmount, and Starscream reflects that it's a pity the creature can't tell them what went wrong. It responds by quietly growling.

Ratchet reports that the ''Harbinger'' [[GroundBridge]] is fully operational. The group of Autobots is soon joined by Fowler and Jack's mom. They wonder where Smokescreen's gotten to, as all the Autobot traces Magnus could detect are now accounted for. Regardless, they prepare to fight back against Megatron without either of the missing Autobots—Ultra Magnus assumes command and takes the other Autobots to equip themselves with weapons.

Smokescreen drags the Forge back to the cavern where Optimus is sheltered, but Optimus insists the Forge's power is limited and must be conserved to repair the Omega Lock. Smokescreen points out that if Optimus dies, there won't be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] to work the Forge, but Optimus says it's time for a new leader, and believes Smokescreen is it.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (8)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (9)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (13)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (15)
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (16)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (17)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (2)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (3)
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (4)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (5)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (6)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (18)
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s (19)

|c3=
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (10)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (11)
*[[Jack Darby]] (14)
*[[William Fowler]] (20)
*[[June Darby]] (21)

}}

==Quotes==
'''Miko''': A dragon?! Where did the 'Cons get a dragon?! 
''[Bulkhead and Wheeljack look at each other]'' 
'''Bulkhead and Wheeljack''': What's a dragon? 
'''Miko''': Giant, flying, fire-breathing lizard!
:— Mythology 101 with the [[Wrecker]]s.

"Yes! Snuff the Tragic Dragon!"
:—'''Miko''' making a funny quip.

"Ultra Magnus? It's an honor!"
"It's an honor, ''sir''."

-'''Bulkhead''' is taken aback by what '''Ultra Magnus''' thinks is proper etiquitte.

"What is it ''now'', "Lord" Megatron?"
:—'''Agent Fowler''' must be getting a LOT of calls from Megatron.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Megatron's forearm seems to go through his shoulder armor during the scene where the Decepticons discuss Predaking's failure.

===Continuity errors===
* Ratchet claims that Smokescreen departed the base in "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]" to coordinates that only Optimus knows of. Yet, it was Ratchet who set the coordinates each time someone went through the GroundBridge, so he should know where each team member was sent.
* In "[[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]]", Optimus claimed that recreating the Omega Keys was beyond his skill. Unless repairing an existing object doesn't require such skill, it seems even less likely that he or any Autobot given Prime status would be capable of repairing the far more complex device they were intended to operate. For that matter, it seems likely the keys themselves were destroyed in the blast.

===Continuity notes===
*Both Airachnid and the Forge were found in the remains of the Autobot base back in "[[Darkmount, NV]]".
*The [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] can be briefly seen in a containment field over Smokescreen's shoulder after he gets spooked by Airachnid. Evidently the Decepticons recovered it sometime between "Darkmount, NV" and this episode.

===Transformers references===
*Taking note of Bumblebee's inverted paint job, Arcee comments that doing the same in her case would render her mostly pink, the dominant color for virtually every other version of [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] (not to mention her own ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' body design).

===Real-world references===
*When Miko believes the explosion of the energon mine set off by Bulkhead and Wheeljack has successfully destroyed [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], she shouts "Snuff the Tragic Dragon"; a play on the words of the song "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

===Trivia===
*The worldwide premiere screening of the first three episodes was held at the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood on [[March 14]].
*The worldwide television premiere of "Prey" was a day later on okto, a Singaporean channel, where it aired back-to-back with "[[Darkmount, NV]]" and "[[Scattered]]".

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Prey (episode)

2013-04-08T01:49:59Z

Markzilla6895:

{{disambig3|Prey}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 55
|prev=Scattered
|next=Rebellion (Prime)
|image=Prey-PredakingWheeljack.jpg
|caption=''How to Train Your Predacon''
|title="Prey"
|airdate=[[March 15]], [[2013]] (Singapore) [[April 5]], 2013 (USA)
|written by=[[Marsha Griffin]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''A new Autobot arrives just as the Decepticons unleash the ultimate hunter.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Prey-MegatronShockwavePredaking.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"Such primal magnificence, but Shockwave... is he toilet-trained?"]]

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] reveals the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] he's cloned in his laboratory. [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] is impressed, and as the scientist gives the Predacon a whiff of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]'s energon, announces that the hunt has begun.

[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], Wheeljack and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] scope out an energon mine, planning to blow it up to hopefully draw the attention of nearby Autobots, while in the ''[[Harbinger]]'', [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] work on getting the ship systems up and running. On a deserted road, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] introduces [[Jack Darby|Jack]] to [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], who has followed the Omega beam to Earth. Jack is discouraged by the fact that Ultra Magnus's sensors have only picked up five out of seven Autobots, but Arcee reminds him that the sensors wouldn't pick up shielded Autobots.

[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] heads into [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]] to find the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] and figures it may have been stored within the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]''. Using the [[phase shifter]], he moves through the ship and eventually stumbles onto the vault where both [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and the Forge are being stored.

Wheeljack and Bulkhead finish planting explosives in the mine, but as they prepare to detonate, they spot the incoming Predacon. After dodging its initial blast of flame, they try to counterattack, and Wheeljack is knocked flying by the thing's tail. Bulkhead belts the creature shortly before it attacks him with a blast of flame, sending him flying. They quickly realise it's after Wheeljack, who lures it over a grenade. The beast is unscathed by the explosion, so Wheeljack instead leads it into the energon mine before speeding out and setting off the explosions. The dust barely has time to settle before the creature digs its way out. As the Wreckers prepare to fight, Ultra Magnus's ship streaks into view, striking the Predacon with its cannons and picking the trio up. Though a joyous reunion ensues, the ship's still being pursued. His ship's engine is damaged in the chase, and the creature manages to catch up and cling to the hull. Bringing the ship into a narrow canyon, Magnus scraps the Predacon off using a rocky outcropping.

[[William Fowler|Fowler]] gets another call he thinks is from Megatron, but this time it's Ratchet, who has hacked into the Decepticon frequencies. Ratchet doesn't have any news of Jack for [[June Darby|June]], but before he can tell them much else, Bumblebee interrupts the call. Running outside, they find Ultra Magnus's ship landing, and more reunions take place.

[[Image:Prey-Autobots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|...And remember, it's "Ultra Magnus, ''SIR''".]]

The Predacon returns empty-handed to Darkmount, and Starscream reflects that it's a pity the creature can't tell them what went wrong. It responds by quietly growling.

Ratchet reports that the ''Harbinger'' [[GroundBridge]] is fully operational. The group of Autobots is soon joined by Fowler and Jack's mom. They wonder where Smokescreen's gotten to, as all the Autobot traces Magnus could detect are now accounted for. Regardless, they prepare to fight back against Megatron without either of the missing Autobots—Ultra Magnus assumes command and takes the other Autobots to equip themselves with weapons.

Smokescreen drags the Forge back to the cavern where Optimus is sheltered, but Optimus insists the Forge's power is limited and must be conserved to repair the Omega Lock. Smokescreen points out that if Optimus dies, there won't be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] to work the Forge, but Optimus says it's time for a new leader, and believes Smokescreen is it.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (8)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (9)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (13)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (15)
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (16)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (17)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (2)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (3)
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (4)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (5)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (6)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (18)
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s (19)

|c3=
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (10)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (11)
*[[Jack Darby]] (14)
*[[William Fowler]] (20)
*[[June Darby]] (21)

}}

==Quotes==
'''Miko''': A dragon?! Where did the 'Cons get a dragon?! 
''[Bulkhead and Wheeljack look at each other]'' 
'''Bulkhead and Wheeljack''': What's a dragon? 
'''Miko''': Giant, flying, fire-breathing lizard!
:— Mythology 101 with the [[Wrecker]]s.

"Yes! Snuff the Tragic Dragon!"
:—'''Miko''' making a funny quip.

"Ultra Magnus? It's an honor!"
"It's an honor, ''sir''."

'''Bulkhead''' is taken aback by what '''Ultra Magnus''' thinks is proper etiquitte.

"What is it ''now'', "Lord" Megatron?"
:—'''Agent Fowler''' must be getting a LOT of calls from Megatron.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Megatron's forearm seems to go through his shoulder armor during the scene where the Decepticons discuss Predaking's failure.

===Continuity errors===
* Ratchet claims that Smokescreen departed the base in "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]" to coordinates that only Optimus knows of. Yet, it was Ratchet who set the coordinates each time someone went through the GroundBridge, so he should know where each team member was sent.
* In "[[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]]", Optimus claimed that recreating the Omega Keys was beyond his skill. Unless repairing an existing object doesn't require such skill, it seems even less likely that he or any Autobot given Prime status would be capable of repairing the far more complex device they were intended to operate. For that matter, it seems likely the keys themselves were destroyed in the blast.

===Continuity notes===
*Both Airachnid and the Forge were found in the remains of the Autobot base back in "[[Darkmount, NV]]".
*The [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] can be briefly seen in a containment field over Smokescreen's shoulder after he gets spooked by Airachnid. Evidently the Decepticons recovered it sometime between "Darkmount, NV" and this episode.

===Transformers references===
*Taking note of Bumblebee's inverted paint job, Arcee comments that doing the same in her case would render her mostly pink, the dominant color for virtually every other version of [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] (not to mention her own ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' body design).

===Real-world references===
*When Miko believes the explosion of the energon mine set off by Bulkhead and Wheeljack has successfully destroyed [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], she shouts "Snuff the Tragic Dragon"; a play on the words of the song "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

===Trivia===
*The worldwide premiere screening of the first three episodes was held at the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood on [[March 14]].
*The worldwide television premiere of "Prey" was a day later on okto, a Singaporean channel, where it aired back-to-back with "[[Darkmount, NV]]" and "[[Scattered]]".

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Prey (episode)

2013-04-08T01:42:04Z

Markzilla6895:

{{disambig3|Prey}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 55
|prev=Scattered
|next=Rebellion (Prime)
|image=Prey-PredakingWheeljack.jpg
|caption=''How to Train Your Predacon''
|title="Prey"
|airdate=[[March 15]], [[2013]] (Singapore) [[April 5]], 2013 (USA)
|written by=[[Marsha Griffin]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''A new Autobot arrives just as the Decepticons unleash the ultimate hunter.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Prey-MegatronShockwavePredaking.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"Such primal magnificence, but Shockwave... is he toilet-trained?"]]

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] reveals the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] he's cloned in his laboratory. [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] is impressed, and as the scientist gives the Predacon a whiff of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]'s energon, announces that the hunt has begun.

[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]], Wheeljack and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] scope out an energon mine, planning to blow it up to hopefully draw the attention of nearby Autobots, while in the ''[[Harbinger]]'', [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]], [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] work on getting the ship systems up and running. On a deserted road, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] introduces [[Jack Darby|Jack]] to [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], who has followed the Omega beam to Earth. Jack is discouraged by the fact that Ultra Magnus's sensors have only picked up five out of seven Autobots, but Arcee reminds him that the sensors wouldn't pick up shielded Autobots.

[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] heads into [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]] to find the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] and figures it may have been stored within the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]''. Using the [[phase shifter]], he moves through the ship and eventually stumbles onto the vault where both [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and the Forge are being stored.

Wheeljack and Bulkhead finish planting explosives in the mine, but as they prepare to detonate, they spot the incoming Predacon. After dodging its initial blast of flame, they try to counterattack, and Wheeljack is knocked flying by the thing's tail. Bulkhead belts the creature shortly before it attacks him with a blast of flame, sending him flying. They quickly realise it's after Wheeljack, who lures it over a grenade. The beast is unscathed by the explosion, so Wheeljack instead leads it into the energon mine before speeding out and setting off the explosions. The dust barely has time to settle before the creature digs its way out. As the Wreckers prepare to fight, Ultra Magnus's ship streaks into view, striking the Predacon with its cannons and picking the trio up. Though a joyous reunion ensues, the ship's still being pursued. His ship's engine is damaged in the chase, and the creature manages to catch up and cling to the hull. Bringing the ship into a narrow canyon, Magnus scraps the Predacon off using a rocky outcropping.

[[William Fowler|Fowler]] gets another call he thinks is from Megatron, but this time it's Ratchet, who has hacked into the Decepticon frequencies. Ratchet doesn't have any news of Jack for [[June Darby|June]], but before he can tell them much else, Bumblebee interrupts the call. Running outside, they find Ultra Magnus's ship landing, and more reunions take place.

[[Image:Prey-Autobots.jpg|right|thumb|300px|...And remember, it's "Ultra Magnus, ''SIR''".]]

The Predacon returns empty-handed to Darkmount, and Starscream reflects that it's a pity the creature can't tell them what went wrong. It responds by quietly growling.

Ratchet reports that the ''Harbinger'' [[GroundBridge]] is fully operational. The group of Autobots is soon joined by Fowler and Jack's mom. They wonder where Smokescreen's gotten to, as all the Autobot traces Magnus could detect are now accounted for. Regardless, they prepare to fight back against Megatron without either of the missing Autobots—Ultra Magnus assumes command and takes the other Autobots to equip themselves with weapons.

Smokescreen drags the Forge back to the cavern where Optimus is sheltered, but Optimus insists the Forge's power is limited and must be conserved to repair the Omega Lock. Smokescreen points out that if Optimus dies, there won't be a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] to work the Forge, but Optimus says it's time for a new leader, and believes Smokescreen is it.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (8)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (9)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (12)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (13)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (15)
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (16)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (17)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (2)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (3)
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (4)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (5)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (6)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (18)
*[[Decepticon Miner]]s (19)

|c3=
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (10)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (11)
*[[Jack Darby]] (14)
*[[William Fowler]] (20)
*[[June Darby]] (21)

}}

==Quotes==
'''Miko''': A dragon?! Where did the 'Cons get a dragon?! 
''[Bulkhead and Wheeljack look at each other]'' 
'''Bulkhead and Wheeljack''': What's a dragon? 
'''Miko''': Giant, flying, fire-breathing lizard!
:— Mythology 101 with the [[Wrecker]]s.

"Yes! Snuff the Tragic Dragon!"
:—'''Miko''' making a funny quip.

"Ultra Magnus? It's an honor!"
"It's an honor, ''sir''."

'''Bulkhead''' is taken aback by what '''Ultra Magnus''' thinks is proper etiquitte.

"What is it ''now'', "Lord" Megatron?"
:—'''Agent Fowler''' must be getting a LOT of calls from Megatron.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Megatron's forearm seems to go through his shoulder armor during the scene where the Decepticons discuss Predaking's failure.

===Continuity errors===
* Ratchet claims that Smokescreen departed the base in "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]" to coordinates that only Optimus knows of. Yet, it was Ratchet who set the coordinates each time someone went through the GroundBridge, so he should know where each team member was sent.
* In "[[Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration]]", Optimus claimed that recreating the Omega Keys was beyond his skill. Unless repairing an existing object doesn't require such skill, it seems even less likely that he or any Autobot given Prime status would be capable of repairing the far more complex device they were intended to operate. For that matter, it seems likely the keys themselves were destroyed in the blast.

===Continuity notes===
*Both Airachnid and the Forge were found in the remains of the Autobot base back in "[[Darkmount, NV]]".
*The [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]] can be briefly seen in a containment field over Smokescreen's shoulder after he gets spooked by Airachnid. Evidently the Decepticons recovered it sometime between "Darkmount, NV" and this episode.

===Transformers references===
*Taking note of Bumblebee's inverted paint job, Arcee comments that doing the same in her case would render her mostly pink, the dominant color for virtually every other version of [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]] (not to mention her own ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' body design).

===Real-world references===
*When Miko believes the explosion of the energon mine set off by Bulkhead and Wheeljack has successfully destroyed [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], she shouts "Snuff the Tragic Dragon"; a play on the words of the song "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

===Trivia===
*The worldwide premiere screening of the first three episodes was held at the Globe Theater in Universal Studios Hollywood on [[March 14]].
*The worldwide television premiere of "Prey" was a day later on okto, a Singaporean channel, where it aired back-to-back with "[[Darkmount, NV]]" and "[[Scattered]]".

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Knock Out (Prime)

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:''Knock Out is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:KnockOut-render.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm super, thanks for asking.]]

Sure, [[Starscream (WFC)|other Decepticons]] may scoff at his decision to go with a land-based alternate mode, but '''Knock Out''' couldn't care less. He knows the value of looking ''good'' and isn't afraid to let others know it. It's not simply his own lines he's interested in; he has an appreciation for well-built mechanical bodyforms of all sizes and functions... and a nasty penchant for tearing them apart after he's done admiring them. Slick, sly and snobbish, he's the Decepticons' medic, though he professes both a preference and proficiency for ''dis''-assembly. However, his medical skill has kept him in high demand; he's even performed vital and experimental surgeries on [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]].

Both in the operation room and on the battlefield, Knock Out typically works with his brutish partner [[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]]. Knock Out is the speedster of the duo, swiftly striking his victim's vulnerables with his [[Energon prod]] in debilitating sneak attacks while Breakdown goes the "massive smackdown" route with his raw power.

{{quote|I'm not only an automobile; I'm an automobile ''enthusiast''.|Knock Out explains to Starscream why he took his alternate mode|"[[Speed Metal]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English), [[Ernie Hudson]] (Botcon 2011), [[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)|[[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Stephan Rabow]] (German), [[Milton Wolch]] (Latin American Spanish)}}

[[Image:TFPrime_KnockOutDrill.JPG|left|thumb|200px|"Prepare for valmorification!"]]

[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] called Knock Out and Breakdown to the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' to help fix [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. As they were on an [[energon]] trail at the time, only Knock Out initially turned up at the ship, and he was shocked at Megatron's condition. When Breakdown did join them, it was with news that he'd discovered an [[Energon Harvester]] was on [[Earth]]. As the [[Autobot]]s had already surrounded the museum the device was in, Knock Out and Breakdown organised a diversion at the front of the building. During the fight, Knock Out attacked [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] with his prod, but was flattened by [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] after the Autobot was punched by Breakdown. The two Decepticons sped off into the city after they saw that [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] had captured the Harvester. Knock Out subsequently accompanied Starscream and Breakdown to an energon seam in [[Greece]]. He and Breakdown got the opportunity to fight Bulkhead again, but came off decidedly second-best, and they both fled after the Harvester was destroyed and the other Autobots turned up. {{storylink|Deus ex Machina}}

[[Image:KnockOutvehiclemode.jpg|thumb|The 2011 model of the Stryker-Z in which [[Tara Strong|Timmy Turner]] is riding.]]
Knock Out took to engaging in street racing with the humans. On one occasion, a [[Fast Willy|hapless human]] who scratched his paint job was run off the road by the Decepticon. Despite Starscream's disapproval of his participation in such events, Knock Out continued to cruise around, looking for action, and was eventually drawn to a street race near [[Jasper]]. After the race started, he realized that one of the other cars taking part was [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and attacked the Autobot. He ended up grabbing what he assumed was Bumblebee's human pal, but was actually an unrelated human named [[Vince]]. Making off, he contacted Breakdown and they attempted to spring an ambush on the three Autobots who came to rescue the boy, but after [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] jumped on him, he decided to withdraw to avoid any more damage to his finish. Unfortunately he was caught by Optimus Prime, who ''ripped his door off'' while rescuing Vince. Faced with four Autobots, Knock Out fled back to the ''Nemesis'' only to face a very angry Starscream, who put a few more scratches in his finish. {{storylink|Speed Metal}}

Starscream offered him a position as second-in-command if he helped convince Soundwave that they needed to humanely terminate Megatron. Knock Out tried his best, pointing out that the brain activity Megatron was displaying just meant their leader was in a dream state from which he might never wake up. Soundwave remained unconvinced, and after an Autobot incursion severed Megatron's life support, Knock Out was forced to reconnect it. The medic later reported to Starscream that, though Megatron's body lived on, his brain activity had ceased. {{storylink|Sick Mind}}

[[Image:OutHead-Knockoutfails.jpg|thumb|250px|left|"But he came aboard the bow, my Lord!"]]

He found Starscream in the middle of making a speech to Megatron's body and reminded Starscream of his rank. During the enacting of Starscream's new plan, Knock Out stood atop the ship's back, watching as a Vehicon activated a heat ray to melt a glacier. He ordered Breakdown to take care of Bulkhead and Arcee when the two Autobots turned up, but failed to notice Optimus approaching the ship from behind. The Autobot subsequently caused the heat ray to explode. {{storylink|Out of His Head}}

With his tenure as second-in-command over, Knock Out went back to his original post as medic. Following Starscream's... "treatment" at the hands of Megatron, Knock Out administered whatever passed for Decepticon medical care. He was surprised to see the patient up and about, thought Starscream claimed to be fine. Some time later, Starscream was back in the infirmary minus an arm, which he claimed had just fallen off. Knock Out tried to interest him in a new, upgraded limb, even going so far as to fetch one from storage, but Starscream announced he was going to get his old one back. He subsequently turned up back at the infirmary with even worse damage, but despite Knock Out's inquiries into what had happened, Starscream refused to talk about it. {{Storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone}}

[[Image:TMI-KnockOutpainted.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You ruined my paint job, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJpsAe70uig DINKLEBERG!]]]

Knock Out and Breakdown led a squadron of Vehicons to recover a [[Cybertronian data cylinder]] that had been uncovered on Earth, ending up in a pitched battle against the Autobots. The cylinder somehow incapacitated Bulkhead, the closest defender, allowing Knock Out to scoop up the prize then GroundBridge back to the ''Nemesis''. Unfortunately for the pair, the "incapacitation" was the data within the cylinder being ''expelled'', leaving them with an empty prize and an unhappy Megatron. They quickly deduced that the information was within the Autobot's brain. Knock Out and Breakdown tracked Bulkhead to a monster truck arena, where [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] had taken him in the hopes of triggering increasingly lost memories from the Autobot. Bulkhead and the human fled, but Knock Out easily found them with an energy reader to pinpoint the Autobot. Amusement turned to horror when Bulkhead painted a Cybertronian mathematical symbol on Knockout, ruining his paint job. Bulkhead was quickly downed, and Knock Out prepared his buzzsaw to remove his head. Miko tried to take a swing at Knock Out and missed... instead slamming into Bulkhead bodily, which triggered the data's self-defense routines ''again'', and the data beamed from Bulkhead's eyes, rocketing into space. The two Decepticons fled empty-handed once the other Autobots arrived. {{storylink|T.M.I.}}

During their missions carrying energon around, Knock Out and Breakdown were under orders to lead the Autobots on a chase to burn through the Autobots' energon supplies. On one such mission, their Vehicon escort was attacked and wiped out by [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], whom Knock Out assumed was a ringer. Knock Out's inability to locate new energon deposits at a fast enough rate annoyed Megatron, who berated him. They were interrupted by Ratchet, who seemed to be amped up on something. After Megatron defeated Ratchet, he was left to Knock Out to extract a sample. The Decepticon medic did so, and prepared to finish off the Autobot, but was distracted at a vital moment, and during the ensuing fight, the sample was destroyed. Knock Out was able to later find a single drop of the substance that had given Ratchet a power boost. {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

Knock Out continued humoring his leader's whims. He reported that the new space bridge was almost ready, they just needed an ample power source. Once the power source was secured, they headed for the construction site, but Megatron abruptly left after ordering them to complete the space bridge, leading Knock Out to wonder if their leader was losing it. {{storylink|One Shall Fall}} He was nonetheless surprised when [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] decided Megatron wasn't coming back. He and Breakdown watched as Soundwave raised an objection and relieved Airachnid of command, and thus were there to welcome Megatron back when their leader indeed returned, though they were all surprised to see he'd brought Optimus Prime back with him. {{storylink|One Shall Rise, Part 3}}

Knock Out affixed a new Decepticon insignia to the amnesiac Optimus, who believed himself to be Orion Pax. Knock Out and Breakdown went to a military base and managed to steal a power source for the space bridge, despite the Autobots turning up, though they did inadvertently let Arcee onto the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|Orion Pax, Part 1}}

Sent with Breakdown to investigate a hidden Cybertronian treasure, Knock Out emerged from a cave with the new device only to find Bumblebee and Bulkhead waiting. He sped away, amused by Bumblebee's attempts to follow him without transforming, and managed to elude his pursuer. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 1}} After his success in retrieving the relic, Knock Out inquired to what it did, and Megatron demonstrated the shield generator's abilities, causing Knock Out to leak a little. He was sent with Breakdown to secure the next artifact, and used the generator to hold Optimus and Arcee at bay. This worked until Breakdown landed on him. After Megatron secured the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], Knock Out retreated through the GroundBridge and later watched Megatron unsuccessfully test it. {{storylink|Operation Bumblebee, Part 2}}

Following the crash of the ''Nemesis'', Knock Out reported on the ship's status, and protested against Megatron's plan to bring it back online with Dark Energon. His fears quickly came true as the ''Nemesis'' gained a will of its own. Knock Out discovered it was decoding the data from the Iacon database, and suggested allowing it to continue before the ship put him in stasis lock. When [[William Fowler|Fowler]] and the kids arrived onboard to download the Iacon database, they used his body as a ladder to reach the console. When the ship's Dark Energon was purged, he came back online, he almost had [[Jack Darby|Jack]], but Ratchet thumped him from behind. Megatron was furious that Knock Out allowed them to escape with four Iacon relic locations. {{storylink|Flying Mind}}

As part of the plan to send several teams to retrieve the artifacts simultaneously, Knock Out was assigned to find the [[Manhattan]] relic with some miners and an [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]] to back him up. After digging it up in the subway system, Knock Out's team was attacked by Arcee and Bumblebee, and with the Insecticon managed to bring them down. He intended to try out their new find on them, but was interrupted by a sweeper train hitting him. He attempted to escape with the relic, being chased down by Bumblebee and forced to fight. However Bumblebee unintentionally used the [[Phase shifter]] to avoid the incoming sweeper train, while Knock Out was scraped along the tunnel wall. Horrified that his paint was heavily ruined, and with the relic in Autobot hands, Knock Out retreated. {{storylink|Tunnel Vision}} After returning empty-handed. Knock Out was tasked with examining [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]] and found the grenade the Autobots had implanted in the drone. After diving for cover, Knock Out was forced to dispose of the grenade and Megatron ordered him to fix Soundwave's visor. {{storylink|Triage}}

When [[Hardshell]] claimed that he'd offlined Bulkhead, Knock Out argued with him about the effectiveness of Insecticons. Knock Out had finally got a chance to buff his paintwork, lamenting on the difficulty of the task without Breakdown's help, when a fight broke out between the Insecticons and Vehicons, and he was damaged in the crossfire. He took his concerns to Megatron, demanding that the Insecticons be restrained in some way, though Hardshell objected to that idea. {{storylink|Hurt}}

Knock Out was surprised when Breakdown's signal abruptly reappeared, and even moreso when it turned out to be [[Silas|Breakdown with some additions]]. Cylas insisted on meeting with Megatron, though Knock Out was more keen to take him apart in retaliation for Breakdown's demise. He later got the chance when Cylas made the mistake of failing Megatron. {{storylink|The Human Factor}} Knock Out was on the ''Nemesis'' bridge when Optimus attacked the warship with the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Legacy}} After Megatron retrieved the arm of a Prime from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Knock Out grafted it onto his leader and later watched as Megatron forged the [[Dark Star Saber]] from a chunk of [[Dark Energon]]. {{storylink|Alpha/Omega}}

[[Image:HardKnocksKnockOut.jpg|thumb|left|250px|I dare you.]]
Knock Out insisted on proving his worth and took the [[Resonance Blaster]] with him to retrieve one of the [[Omega Key]]s. Despite facing Arcee and Bumblebee, he succeeded and returned to the ''Nemesis'' with his prize. He was disappointed when he was stick analyzing the relic rather than going after the next key. {{storylink|Hard Knocks}}

[[Image:InsideJobKnockOut.jpg|thumb|250px|Part of the crew, part of the ship, part of the crew, part of the ship!]]
Once they had [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] captured, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to extract the final relic from inside the Autobot. After helping Megatron use a [[cortical psychic patch]] to learn the purpose of the [[Omega Key]]s, his leader ordered Knock Out to use the patch on Smokescreen himself to learn the location of the Autobot base. Unfortunately Smokescreen grabbed the shifter while it was still attached to his wrist and trapped him halfway through a bulkhead—a predicament that Megatron later didn't care to extract Knock Out from. {{storylink|Inside Job}} Megatron changed his mind when he needed Knock Out to perform a cortical psychic patch. As Megatron rummaged through Starscream's memories, Knock Out realized they were incriminating him as well as Starscream. He almost terminated the link, trapping Megatron in Starscream's head, but was stopped by Dreadwing. Megatron later reminded him that the Decepticons must act as one unit. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Patch}}

After restoring Starscream's [[Transformation cog|T-Cog]], Knock Out had to leave the room in a hurry to avoid Dreadwing's rage. He returned to trying to discover how the Omega Keys worked, and succeeded with Starscream's help. He later helped Starscream kidnap the Autobots' human friends and transport them to Cybertron for use as hostages. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Regeneration}} Knock Out handed over Miko in exchange for an Omega Key and took part in the activation of the [[Omega Lock]]. After the Lock's destruction at Optimus's hand, Knock Out tried to lift the mood with a quip, only to be knocked about by Starscream and told to tend to Megatron. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour}}

{{spoiler|Darkmount, NV|March 29, 2013}}
Megatron sent Knock Out back to Cybertron with a team to search for relics near the Omega Lock. They turned up the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]] and also [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who had tracked the recently energy surge. Knock Out took him back to Earth. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}}

{{spoiler|Scattered|April 5, 2013}}
Knock Out seemed greatly amused by the picture of a dancing monkey Starscream found, and was present when Shockwave brought a cloned [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] through the space bridge. {{storylink|Scattered}}
{{spoiler|Prey|April 12, 2013}}
Starscream later explained to Knock Out why he thought the medic had the safer of their jobs. {{storylink|Prey}}
{{-}}

===Toy bios===

Knock Out is the Decepticon's weapon designer, who has spent so long in the murky, underground weapons dealing world that he prefers to ''literally'' be underground. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Energon Driller with Knock Out}} You'll note we didn't say "top weapon designer". That's because ''everyone'' knows that his weapons are dangerous, often malfunction, and his installation methods will mess you up; however, Knock Out's such an awesome salesman that the Decepticons use them anyway! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Deluxe Knock Out}} If a weapon does work properly, Knock Out keeps it for himself. {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Cyberverse|Cyberverse Knock Out}}

The exception was [[Dark Energon]]: it may have been dangerous and untested, but the power was too great for Knock Out to pass up! Now he's supercharged and out to tear into the Autobots! {{storylink|Knock_Out_(Prime)#Prime|Dark Energon Knock Out}}

===Titan Magazines ''Prime'' comics===
[[Image:Knock Out on The Mind Trap!.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]
Knock Out developed a [[neuron refractor]] and took it to [[Zhejiang Province]], [[China]], where he laid a trap in a scrap-metal facility. When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] investigated [[energon]] readings there, Knock Out zapped his mind into the body of a [[Lin-Che|human worker]], and instructed the [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] he'd brought to feed Optimus's old body into a crusher. Unfortunately Optimus and Lin-Che managed to reverse the effects of the refractor, and Optimus gave Knock Out a punch on the jaw that send him running. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.8|The Mind Trap!}}
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== Games ==
=== ''Transformers: Prime - The Game'' ===
[[Image:TransformersPrimeTheGame Knock Out.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"Why doesn't anyone ever want to play frisbee?"]]
{{voiceactor|[[Daran Norris]] (English)}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Prime - The Game}}
{{charstubfiction}}
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==Toys==
===Cyberverse===
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[[Image:Primetoy-KnockOutCyberverse.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Mercurymon went to some extreme lengths to get himself into a show better than ''Digimon Frontier''.]]
*'''Energon Driller with Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Vehicle, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 002'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[July 28|7-28]]-2012'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''EZ-15'''
**''Accessories'': Buzzsaw, battle spear, [[Energon Driller]] vehicle
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Cyberverse#Series 2|Series 2 Cyberverse]] Vehicles, Legion Class Knock Out is a smaller-scaled version of the character, transforming simply from robot to sports car. He comes with two translucent weapons, a buzzsaw and his battle spear, which can be held by his hands via [[C joint|3mm post]], or peg into various ports on his body in either mode.

:Knock Out is packaged with the [[Energon Driller]], a vehicle with two modes. There are various places on it in either mode for Knock Out to man stations, plus an "Energon booster" can unwind from the center of the vehicle to plug into his weaponry and activate electronic light-piping.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Cyberverse Knock Out (with Energon Driller) at TFU.info]''

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*'''Knock Out''' (Cyberverse Legion, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 015'''
**''Accessories'': Shockblade

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Prime'' Cyberverse Legion Class toys, this [[redeco]] of Cyberverse Knock Out has a much more orangey-red coloration. Instead of his own weapons, he comes with a "Shockblade", a purple-ish/blue blade weapon. It features four 3mm posts, and was originally available (in its original colors) with [[Ratchet (WFC)#Cyberverse|Ratchet]], [[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Cyberverse|Cliffjumper]], and ''Dark of the Moon'' [[Mirage (Movie)#Toys|Mirage]], while a recolored version was used by [[Bumblebee (WFC)#Cyberverse|Quick Blade Bumblebee]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/LegKnockOut2/knockout.htm More information on single-pack Cyberverse Knock Out at TFU.info]''
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===Prime===
{{anchor|Deluxe}}
[[Image:PrimeRID-KnockOutdeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Don't tell him about his paint job.]]
[[Image:Prime-toy KnockOutTakTom.jpg|right|thumb|300px|...or lack thereof.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 007'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[June 30|6-30]]-2012'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AM-13'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes (Hasbro only), "Gra" Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Knock Out transforms from a sports car into a robot and back! He comes with a [[5mm post|5mm]]-compatible spear that can split at the center to form two wield-able "battle spikes", and the spear can be stored on two 5mm ports on his his back in robot mode, or mount onto the peg-holes on his rear vehicle sides. His headlight-chest panels do not tab onto his torso securely, and can easily detach just by moving his arms.

: His [[stock photography]] depicts several [[paint operation]]s that were omitted in the final product. Also, in an inverse of nearly every set of Transformers [[instructions]] out there, Knock Out's stock photo is correctly transformed, while the robot mode depicted in the instructions proper is rather hideously mis-transformed, with his shoulder fenders oddly folded down to form an extra large chest and his arms left unfolded, yielding strangely long arms with two elbows.

: In wave six of the ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out was put into new packaging, which came with a DVD featuring the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]'' episode "[[Loose Cannons]]".

: The [[TakaraTomy]] version, dubbed "'''Medic Knock Out'''" and released in the third wave of the Japanese ''Prime'' line, loses most of the Hasbro version's [[paint operation]]s in favor of customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s... which make his car-mode "fade" deco especially tragic. He also has several new [[Arms Micron]] 5mm ports epoxied to him; a hood/chest-mounted engine and one on each door/arm. Lacking the [[Hasbro]] version's two-part spear, he instead comes with [[Gra]], a robotic fiddler crab who becomes his spear/prod weapon.

: The TakaraTomy version of the mold was also used to make [[Smokescreen (Prime)#Toys|Smokescreen]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/KnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Knock Out at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1591.html Arms Micron Knock Out and Gra at Alfes's blog]''

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[[Image:PrimeRCtoy-Knock Out.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm gorgeous!]]
*'''Remote Controlled Knock Out''' (2012)
**''Accessories'': Remote control

: An electronic Knock Out, operable by remote control. As well as driving around, the remote control allows you to convert Knock Out from car to robot and trigger his punching action.

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[[Image:PrimeDEtoy-KnockOut.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Dark Energon Series Deluxe, 2012)
**''Number'': '''004'''
**''Accessories'': Battle spear/twin battle spikes

: ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Dark Energon Series|Prime: Dark Energon]]'' Knock Out is a [[BigBadToyStore]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of Deluxe Class Knockout, being cast in transparent bright green and purple plastics. His stock photography depicts the tip of his spear as painted purple, when the final product leaves it unpainted.

: Though he was packaged on an individual card, he was initially sold as part of a set with the Dark Energon versions of [[Bumblebee (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Prime)#DarkEnergon|Wheeljack]], and [[Starscream (WFC)#DarkEnergon|Starscream]]. He was eventually made available on his own, and the Dark Energon Series toys were eventually made available in Singapore as mass-retail releases.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/DEKnockOut/knockout.htm More information on Dark Energon Knock Out at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

===Beast Hunters===
{{anchor|BHDeluxe}}
[[Image:PrimeBHtoy-Deluxe-Knockout.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Fabulous secret powers were revealed to him.]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Deluxe, 2013)
**''Series / Number'': '''2 / 00?'''
**''Accessories'':

:''Prime: [[Beast Hunters]]'' Knock Out is a redeco and extensive [[retool]] of "Robots in Disguise" Knock Out, transforming into a heavily-modified sports car with scales and a toothy grille "mouth".

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Merchandise==
===McDonald's===
[[Image:Primetoy-KnockOutHappyMeal.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Where's your famous horsepower? Show me some speed!]]
*'''Knock Out''' (Happy Meal, 2012)
:*''McNumber:'' '''8'''
:Happy Meal Knock Out is a nontransformable sports car! When you press in his grill, double cannons pop out of his hood.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Promotional blurbs for the episode ''[[Deus ex Machina]]'' mentioned that [[Lugnut (WFC)|Lugnut]] would be in the episode. Given that Breakdown acts as a rival for Bulkhead in the finished episode — which [[Lugnut (Animated)|''Animated'' Lugnut]] was played up as for [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] in the original ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' [[Cartoon Network]] promotional material — the fandom concluded that Breakdown was meant to be Lugnut at some point in the episode's production. The Hub's [[Mike Vogel]] challenged this notion at [[BotCon 2011]], claiming that Lugnut had been ''Knock Out's'' original name, which had been changed because "Lugnut" wasn't "sexy" enough for the character. The ''Prime'' Season 1 Blu-Ray commentary, however, corroborated the original theory: Breakdown's place in the show was originally intended to belong to Lugnut, since a fiercely loyal Decepticon bruiser was desired, but the show creators wanted a land-based Decepticon instead.
*Knock Out's [[license plate]] reads "JOFY 892".
*Some fans have interpreted Starscream's "you're one of ''those"'' line (referring to his car-mode preference), Knock Out's wolf-whistling appraisal of Optimus's truck mode, the vanity about his appearance, and voice actor [[Daran Norris]]' somewhat campy performance to be clues that Knock Out is [[Transformer romance|gay]]. Moreover, the term "knockout" is commonly used to describe an attractive ''woman''. Make of all this what you will, as very little [[Humanization#Sexuality|robotic sexuality]] of any kind has been evident in ''Prime'' so far, outside of a lightly-implied connection between [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and Arcee.
**When asked at [[BotCon 2011]], the ''Prime'' writers said that there is no designation for gay (or straight, for that matter) on Cybertron, that Knock Out is a knock out, and that the ''Nemesis'' is a very "don't ask, don't tell" place. And they also "jokingly" deflected the matter by saying there was a "glitch" in the AllSpark the day Knock Out was created, which is unintentionally so insulting to homosexuals that it could create an awkward silence in the [[Void]].
*Knock Out is the first ''Prime'' Decepticon to debut after the pilot miniseries and survive the experience. Breakdown might be considered to share that distinction, but technically he debuted ''before'' the cartoon, as he appeared in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|''War for Cybertron'' video games]] and the [[Transformers: Prime (graphic novel)|''Prime'' comic]] first.
* For the live script reading of "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]" at BotCon 2011, Darran Norris was unavailable, so his lines went to [[Ernie Hudson]]. Hearing Ernie, who is quite the buff, deep-voiced dude, attempt Knock Out's particular mannerisms was ''interesting'' indeed.
* Knock Out is, in the Japanese dub of the cartoon, the only character (so far) aware of the existence of the [[Arms Micron]]s. He lets this knowledge slip in "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]", where he offers to replace [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s missing arm with an Arms Micron. Starscream abruptly cuts him off before he can offer a full explanation as to just what an Arms Micron is, demanding his old arm instead.
* Knock Out, like Starscream, also enjoys tap-dancing monkeys.

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===Arms Up Modes===
In the Japanese ''Prime'' toyline, Knock Out has named powered-up modes when given various [[Arms Micron]]s in certain configurations:

*'''Medic Mode''' (メディックモード ''medeikkumōdo'')
**''Arms Microns'': Gra, Gul, Jida, Zori
: Knock Out's box-back Arms Up mode has him using the [[Break Scythe]] while wearing [[Jida]] on his back. Pretty simple.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Medic Knock Out''' (メディックノックアウト ''Medikku Nokku Auto'')

[[Category: Cyberverse]]
[[Category: Medics]]
[[Category: Prime Decepticons]]

Tabitha St. Germain

2013-03-31T00:45:40Z

Markzilla6895:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nolan North

2013-03-31T00:16:42Z

Markzilla6895:

[[Image:Nolan North.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Protoform|Babies]] creep him out and he hates [[Optimus Minor|monkeys]].]]

'''Nolan Ramsey North''' (born [[October 31]], [[1970]]) is an American screen, and voice actor. Among his better known roles are Nathan Drake in the ''Uncharted'' series, Desmond Miles in the ''Assassin's Creed'' games, Doctor Edward Richtofen in ''Call of Duty: World at War'' and ''Black Ops'', Chris Ramsey on ''Port Charles'', [[Ghost Rider]] in ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Ultimate Alliance'', Raphael in ''TMNT'' (the 2007 CGI movie), [[Snow Job]] in ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Renegades]]'', Cyclops in ''[[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] and the [[X-Men]]'', [[Superman]] and his kid clone Superboy in ''Young Justice'', Madara Uchiha on ''Naruto Shippuden'', Peter Hastings on ''Pretty Little Liars'', El Jefe and Le Paradox in ''Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time'', The Penguin and Black Mask in ''[[Batman]]: Arkham City'', the corrupt Personality Cores and Defective Turrets in ''Portal 2'', Merasmus the Magician and the Bombinomicon in ''Team Fortress 2'', and the ever-popular Deadpool in ''[[Hulk|Hulk Vs.]]'' and ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] vs. Capcom 3'' (and his not-so-ever-popular alternate universe counterpart [[wikipedia:Ultimate Marvel|Ultimate]] Deadpool in ''[[Spider-Man]]: Shattered Dimensions'', opposite [[Josh Keaton]]'s Ultimate Spider-Man).

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
*[[Omnibot Scout 2]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]
* Additional voices

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
* [[Cloaker (WFC)|Autobot Cloaker]]
* [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]]
* Additional voices

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game===
* Major [[Reynolds]]

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]]
*[[Bruticus (Prime)|Bruticus]]

===''Transformers: Prime''===
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0636046/ Nolan North at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:North, Nolan}}
[[Category:Activision]]
[[Category:English voice actors]]
[[Category:Hasbro Studios]]

Scattered

2013-03-30T16:39:09Z

Markzilla6895:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 54
|prev=Darkmount, NV
|next=Prey
|image=Scattered-JackArcee.jpg
|caption=Everything you know will be scattered.
|title="Scattered"
|airdate=[[March 15]], [[2013]] (Singapore) [[March 29]], 2013 (USA)
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Vinton Heuck]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''A key Decepticon arrives on Earth while Wheeljack manages a small victory.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] are both surprised to see [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], having believed him dead. Shockwave explains that after his battle with [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] in the [[space bridge]], he found himself marooned on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. After repairing himself, he continued his experiments until an energy surge led him to [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s team in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. He asks Starscream pointedly why he was left for dead, and judges the response logical enough. Megatron appoints Shockwave first lieutenant in charge of science, something Starscream doesn't seem that happy with.

[[File:Scattered-Bigfoot.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Unlike Bigfoot, Ratchet is actually findable.]]

[[Jack Darby|Jack]] and Arcee stop at a deserted farmhouse for a break and Jack worries that they're all that's left of Team Prime. Arcee says there are other Autobots out there who escaped in the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]], but who knows where they are? Meanwhile [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] is surfing [[Internet|conspiracy websites]] in search of [[Autobot]] sightings. He hits dirt in the form of a photo of [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] in a junkyard outside Woodland Park. Starscream, doing likewise, finds the same picture, but before he can draw the other Decepticons' attention to it, Raf replaces the picture with a dancing monkey. To quell Megatron's displeasure, Shockwave suggests using a [[cortical psychic patch]] on [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]]. Meanwhile, [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]] are waiting fruitlessly at the Wrecker meeting spot.

Shockwave reports that the patch didn't yield any new information. Starscream announces he'll see to Wheeljack's termination, and soon Wheeljack is standing on a platform over lava. The attendant [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s push Wheeljack towards the edge, but he grabs one of them and throws it off before jumping himself. The Vehicon transforms to flight mode, and Wheeljack lands on its back, proceeding to go on a Vehicon-trashing flight before driving off. Megatron is very upset until Starscream reveals he's planted a tracking device on Wheeljack so the Autobot can lead them to his friends.

Bumblebee and Raf reach the junkyard to find Ratchet sitting in vehicle mode and sporting the surliest mood as the Autobots have patently lost. The pair suggest that they can use the ''Harbinger''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s resources to fight back, but Ratchet has no hope they can do anything, and tells them to leave him alone.

Meanwhile, [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] has been unable to salvage anything medical from the ruins of the base. When [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] asks about the [[Forge of Solus Prime]], Smokescreen reasons it must be in the fortress somewhere, and goes to look.

[[File:Scattered-loomingshadow.jpg|right|thumb|300px|So big he's got his own zipcode.]]

Bulkhead and Miko's waiting is finally rewarded by the arrival of Wheeljack. The Decepticons, monitoring Starscream's bug, see that their plan has paid off, and Starscream sends out his Vehicon seekers. The Decepticons arrive at a river, but all they see is a log floating downstream. The log turns out to have both the tracking device and a grenade attached, the latter of which takes them all out. Watching from a nearby hill, Wheeljack reveals how he found the tracking device, and says he has some more explosives.

Raf and Bumblebee try unsuccessfully to power up the ''Harbinger'', only to be pleasantly surprised when Ratchet arrives to help. Elsewhere, Jack and Arcee's journey is interrupted by the surprise arrival of a starship. It lands in front of them and out steps none-other than [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]].

On the ''Nemesis'', Megatron rages over Starscream's failure, but Shockwave reveals he has a wild card of his own, sitting in his lab on Cybertron. Taking a trip back to their home planet, Shockwave returns through the space bridge with the huge [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] he has cloned.

==Featured characters==
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks.) 
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*''[[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] (5)''
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (9)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (12)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (13)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (15)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (16)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (17)
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (18)

|c2=
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (1)
*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (4)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (7)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicon]]s (14)
|c3=
*[[Jack Darby]] (8)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (10)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (11)
|h5=[[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]]|c5=
*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (19)

}}

==Quotes==
"I find your reply to be... logical"
-'''Shockwave''''s response to Starscream's explanation.

"Careful, Starscream. You may dislocate a landing gear patting yourself on the back."
:—'''Knockout''' echoes the audience's feelings about Starscream's "I killed Cliffjumper" noise.

==Notes==
*Cybertronians apparently need to stretch.

===Animation and technical errors===
*As in the previous episode, Wheeljack is perfectly clean despite being pulled from the wreckage of his ship relatively disheveled and somewhat damaged.

===Continuity notes===
*Shockwave's battle with Arcee and Cliffjumper took place in "[[Out of the Past]]".
*Starscream brings up the fact that he offlined Cliffjumper, yet again.
*The photo Raf uses to replace Ratchet's is the same one he used in "[[New Recruit]]".

===Transformers references===
===Real-world references===
*Shockwave notes that "Reports of my demise were greatly premature," a paraphrase of a famous quote from [[Mark Twain]].
*The photo of Ratchet homages [[Wikipedia:File:Smalfut.jpg|a particularly iconic image of Bigfoot]].

===Trivia===
*The worldwide premiere of "Scattered" was on okto, a Singaporean channel, where it aired back-to-back with "[[Darkmount, NV]]" and "[[Prey]]".
*It takes Ratchet mere seconds to deduce that Starscream was using the ''Harbinger'' as a base of operations back when he was an independent agent. Surely this would have been useful when [[Triangulation|he stole the Apex Armor]], the [[New Recruit|red energon]], or the [[Inside Job|Omega Keys]]. Ah, hindsight.
*Knockout is now the [[Ratchet (WFC)|third]] [[Starscream (WFC)|Cybertronian]] to be amused by human humor.

{{epstub}}

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Crossfire (Prime)

2013-02-18T16:50:45Z

Markzilla6895:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 33
|prev=Loose Cannons
|next=Nemesis Prime (episode)
|image=Crossfire Megatron and Insecticon close together.jpg
|caption=You'll get caught up in the...
|title="Crossfire"
|airdate=[[March 31]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[Marty Isenberg]]
|directed by=[[Shaunt Nigoghossian]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Airachnid and Starscream struggle to control an Insecticon warrior.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Crossfire MECH finds Breakdown.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Oh, they're going to have to glue you back together... in Hell!."]]
[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] muses to [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] about [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]'s inevitable decryption of the [[Project Iacon|Iacon files,]] and requests for her tracking abilities to be enlisted in the search for the resulting coordinates. Megatron dismisses her, and Soundwave replays the audio of her suggestion to leave Megatron [[One Shall Rise, Part 2|earlier]]. He contacts [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]], who replies with an oath of loyalty. The leader orders him to perform a task he normally performs [[Rock Bottom|himself]], but now leaves to his first officer. The Seeker is confused, as Airachnid holds that position, but his mission becomes clear—he is to dispose of the treacherous spider.

[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]], Dreadwing, and Airachnid follow the trail of an unconfirmed [[energon]] deposit. Airachnid is amused at the heavy backup, and takes the opportunity to grill Breakdown on his lack of skill, and lack of eye. Dreadwing attempts to calm him, but another insult puts him into a frenzy. He jumps at the spider, but is webbed in the face. Dreadwing joins the fray, but is pinned to a tree by Airachnid's webbing, but not before he lets off a blast which collapses a tree on Airachnid, damaging one of her legs and forcing her to retreat. Breakdown gives chase, and finds her collapsed in a ravine, but as he raises his hammer to finish her, he is snagged by a webbing booby trap the renegade fembot has laid for him. Immobilized, Breakdown can do nothing to stop Airachnid from slicing him to pieces. She leaves his remains behind, which are presently discovered by a contingent of [[MECH]] soldiers.

[[Image:Crossfire Starscream and Airachnid plot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"This is going to be awesome! With this Insecticon we can off Megatron and take over the whole thing!" "Insecticon, eat him."]]
In a cave, [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] pities his lot in life as he jumps for a meager scrap of energon. He is interrupted by a nearby rumbling that surprises him—it is an [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]], unearthing a large chunk of energon. He orders the brute to hand it over, but it attacks him, forcing him to hide. He witnesses the Insecticon bowing to another surprise—Airachnid. He makes himself known, and she makes her rogue status known, giving Starscream the idea to propose an alliance to overthrow Megatron with the help of her oversized herald. She proposes an alternative—she overthrows Megatron, and Starscream dies. She orders the Insecticon to kill him.

At the base, [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] receives another [[Orion Pax, Part 2|high frequency signal with an embedded message,]] again from Starscream, who promises valuable intel in exchange for medical aid. His intel proves none-too-relevant until he mentions the Insecticon, and provides Airachnid's location. Back at base, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] berates Ratchet and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] for letting him go again, but [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus]] is confident in sparing helpless lifeforms, regardless of personal vendettas.

[[Image:Crossfire Optimus aims at Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"One shall stand, one sha-oh, wait, too late."]]
Airachnid contacts Megatron and proposes a challenge, which he accepts, forbidding Dreadwing to follow him. Making his way to the mine, the Decepticon leader is immediately assaulted by the Insecticon, who ignores Megatron's orders to stand down and begins to beat him down. Though he does not initially fare well, it does not take long for the former gladiator to put himself on equal footing with the beast. The Autobots bridge in, and Arcee goes for Airachnid, chasing her off into the adjoining tunnels while the other Autobots watch as Megatron triumphs over the Insecticon, tearing off its limbs and head. The Autobots surround Megatron as he falls, exhausted. Prime mulls over the idea of ending his life when suddenly, Dreadwing and a large detachment of [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] descend into the cavern. Prime agrees to trade the Autobots' lives for Megatron's, but once the trade is made, Megatron orders the Vehicons to attack, and departs with Dreadwing, noting his appreciation for Dreadwing's disregard of orders.

[[Image:Crossfire Airachnid strings up Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I saw you hanging around and thought I'd wrap things up."]]
Arcee, meanwhile, follows Airachnid, but finds herself suddenly stuck in a trap. As her nemesis prepares to finish her, a missile streaks through the air and pushes Airachnid off Arcee. She escapes as Starscream—intent on payback—continues to fire. Now alone with Arcee, the Seeker recalls her decision to spare him earlier, and in returning the favor, he cuts her free from Airachnid'a trap and leaves her be rescued by the Autobots, declaring themselves even.

Underground, even as she swears her vengeance, Airachnid comes upon the source of her warrior—an entire nest of Insecticons.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (10)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (11)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (12)
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (13)
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (14)
|c2=
*[[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (2)
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] (4)
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] (5)
*[[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]] (9)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (15)
|c3=
*[[MECH|MECH soldiers]] (6)
*[[MECH 1]] (7)
|c4=
*[[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (8)
}}

==Quotes==
"I know we've never seen ''eyes-to-eye'', but that doesn't mean we can't ''patch'' things up."
:—'''Airachnid''' baits Breakdown with extra-strength puns.

"Easy prey."
:—'''Breakdown's''' last words.

"You dare turn your back on a superior life-form? I am Commander Starscream!"
:—'''Starscream''' using his former position to get others to do what he wants...[[Orion Pax, Part 1|''again.'']]

"Nonetheless, I do not condone the termination of any defenseless life form."
:—'''Optimus Prime''', who ironically will almost terminate a defenseless and injured Megatron.

"You and your beast would do well to remember—''I honed my skills in the pits of [[Kaon]]!''"
:—'''Megatron''' reminds all that he is not so easily beaten.

"How right you were, Airachnid. Payback. Is. ''Sweet!''"
:—'''Starscream''' making Airachnid eat her own words.

"Never trust a 'Con. Kick Buckethead's bucket!"
:—'''Bulkhead''''s opinion on Dreadwing's offer to trade Megatron's life for the Autobots'.

"You disobeyed my orders in following me here. You will make a fine first lieutenant."
:—'''Megatron''' might have finally made a good choice for second-in-command.

==Notes==
=== Animation and technical errors ===
*When Bulkhead jumps out of the GroundBridge with Ratchet following behind, the wrecking ball on his left arm somehow transforms silently back to his hand.
*When the Insecticon throws Megatron into the air and slashes at him with its horn, it injures his shoulder and Energon is splattered from the wound. When Megatron recovers, the injury appears on his neck instead.
*When Megatron switches to his vehicle mode, the webbing on his cannon disappears.

===Continuity errors===
*Soundwave's trace of Airachnid's signal appears to locate her around about Bolivia, while the Autobot trace of the same signal places it on the north coast of [[South America]], in Guyana or Suriname.
*Megatron's blood/energon is colored blue when [[Stronger, Faster|it's been]] [[One Shall Fall|shown previously]] [[One Shall Rise, Part 1|to be purple]]. [[Darkness Rising, Part 4|He said so himself!]]
*Starscream's missiles reappear on his arms after he fires them.
*Bulkhead's remark that Starscream helped MECH steal Bumblebee's T-cog isn't accurate, as Starscream only approached them with an alliance after witnessing them take it. Bulkhead isn't in any position to know better, however.
*In "Deux Ex Machina" and "Metal Attraction", Breakdown's shoulder-mounted weapon fires tracking missiles. In this episode, it is merely a blaster. Had it fired a missile as before, Airachnid would likely be the one in pieces.

===Continuity notes===
*Arcee reminds the team yet again of how Airachnid took [[Tailgate (Prime)|Tailgate]] away from her, as well as how Starscream was responsible for [[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper's]] demise.
*Starscream hasn't forgotten how Arcee let him live after their last encounter from "[[Partners]]".
*Soundwave plays dialogue from "[[One Shall Rise, Part 2]]" to remind Megatron what Airachnid thinks of him.
*MECH comes across the dismembered remains of Breakdown, and cites it as a "[[Operation: Breakdown|familiar face]]".
*Starscream contacts Ratchet the same way he did back in "[[Orion Pax, Part 2]]", and meets him and Bulkhead in what appears to be the same place. Both he and Bulkhead even reference the events of that episode. Arcee seems to have learned about it as well.
*The events of the two-part episode "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 1|Operation Bumblebee]]" are brought up while Starscream begs for treatment.
*The "task" Megatron normally performs himself—the disposal of treacherous soldiers—previously occurred in "[[Rock Bottom]]", where Starscream was the recipient.
*Megatron refers to his skills and training as a Kaon gladiator.
* Despite Optimus's speech about it being wrong to terminate a defenseless lifeform like Starscream, he was more than willing to eliminate Megatron when he was in a similar position. Clearly, he still stands by his comment of [[One Shall Rise, Part 2|the option of extinguishing Megatron's spark still being in play]].

===Real-world references===
*When Megatron contacts Dreadwing about him killing Airachnid and taking her place as Megatron's 1st lieutenant, Dreadwing picks up and cocks what appears to be a stormtrooper rifle from the Star Wars movies.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Das Insecticon'''" ("The Insecticon")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 1|1 November]] [[2012]]

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Haran Henkei! Konchū Gekisen'''" (波乱変形!昆虫激戦, "Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 17|17 November]] [[2012]]

===Trivia===
*Starscream's arm-mounted missiles still work even with his T-Cog missing, since there's no transformation involved in firing them.
*The Decepticons really didn't do a good job in stripping that mine, considering all the Insecticon had to do was push away a couple of rocks to find a huge clump of energon in the wall.

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Bruticus (WFC)

2013-02-13T14:57:27Z

Markzilla6895:

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:''Bruticus is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:FOC-Bruticusart.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It remains to be seen if he is capable of kicking Superion's behind.]]

'''Bruticus''' was the first [[combiner]] created by the mad scientist [[Shockwave (Prime)|Shockwave]]. For all his strength and power, however, the monstrous gestalt has only the most rudimentary mind, capable of wanton destruction and little else.

Bruticus is the combined form of five [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]]:

*[[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] (torso)
*[[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] (left leg)
*[[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]] (left arm)
*[[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] (right leg)
*[[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]] (right arm)

He is also known as '''Bruticus Maximus'''.

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Shockwave created Bruticus Maximus when working in [[Crystal City]]. Though Bruticus's individual components were intelligent, the combined form was a monster who had trouble telling friend from foe, and he was put into stasis.

Following Crystal City's destruction during the war with the [[Autobot]]s, Bruticus was revived and was ordered to serve on the battlefield at [[Praxus]]. During this battle, he took wounds that would prove to be fatal to any other Transformer, and survived, albeit heavily injured. He would not be so lucky during his deployment at [[Kalis]], with [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] dismembering Bruticus to the point it was believed he would never combine again. Sideswipe boasted he tore off his head. Not even this would destroy the combiner for good; Bruticus later saw action at the forefront of the [[Nova Cronum]] massacre.{{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Nolan North]]}}

[[Image:FOC-Bruticus.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]
Bruticus was formed by the Combaticons when they were making a last ditch effort to salvage a mission to capture a large Autobot energon transport. After the team disabled the anti-air guns, the got their dropship close enough for all five of them to depart onto the ship and combine. Bruticus's raw strength allowed him to easily eliminate the transport's crew, but the damage he did to the ship caused it to crash land.

[[Image:FOC-Bruticus-Game.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]

Bruticus was later formed again when Megatron launched a mission to retake [[Trypticon (Prime)| Trypticon]]. He didn't do much during the mission beyond forcing open a huge door that allowed Megatron and other Decepticons enter the facility that Autobots kept Trypticon in, as the door proved so heavy that Bruticus had to stay in one place to keep it open.

Bruticus was last seen during the Decepticon attack on the Ark, where he launched an attack on the ship's exterior, killing most of the crew he came across and damaging its fuel storage before being confronted by Jazz and Jetfire, who managed to defeat him and knock him off the ship. It's unknown if he survived. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}

{{note|Bruticus can be downloaded or pre-ordered in colors homaging his [[Bruticus (G1)|namesake]]'s ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' colors.}}
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===''Transformers Online''===
{{comingsoon}}
{{storylink|Transformers Online}}

==Toys==
===Generations===
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[[Image:Generationstoy-SDCCBruticus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|They said it couldn't be done.]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (multi-pack, 2012)
: This [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2012 [[exclusive]] pack contains all five Combaticons in game-accurate colors.

: Each of the four smaller limbs can also turn into another limb (e.g., Brawl can turn into either arm). The individual robots' weapons can combine in a variety of ways to form Bruticus's sonic cannon; Onslaught's double-barrelled cannon can be left out of the combination in order to mount on Bruticus's back, replicating the distinctive over-head twin-cannons of the [[Bruticus (G1)|Generation 1 character]].

: This toy was "redecoed" into its own mass-release deco, below, as well as into a ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]''-styled [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. It was later [[retool]]ed into [[Ruination (Generations)|Ruination]].

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[[Image:Generationstoy-Bruticus.jpg|right|thumb|300px|For those who aren't fans of beige.]]
*'''Onslaught''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*'''Blast Off''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*'''Brawl''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*'''Vortex''' (Deluxe, 2012)

: Bruticus is created by combining the five Deluxe Combaticons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Bruticus/bruticus.htm More information on retail Bruticus at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
* Early on in ''Exodus'', Bruticus Maximus and [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] are referred to as "[[Constructicon (Prime)|Constructicons]]". The Constructicons here are a larger team than normal, but given that this description shortly follows a paragraph talking about definite, actual Constructicons and that the Combaticons' team name IS mentioned later, this seems a likely error by [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] or [[Alex Irvine]].
* Bruticus' head is available in ''Fall of Cybertron'' multiplayer as an Omega-type component for [[Destroyer (FOC)|Destroyer]]-class characters.
* Bruticus appears at the end of a chapter that focuses on the Combaticons, where his strength is needed to punch through the Autobot lines. His primary weapon is a flamethrower that destroys most enemies in one hit and reloads instantly (and doesn't require the player to collect ammo) and he can also use Vortex's spinning rotor blades as a shield. In addition, he has the ability to punch the ground to send a shockwave at his enemies, destroying them instantly (this ability recharges quickly, and while it can be hard to aim the shockwave is so big it doesn't matter). On the other hand, Bruticus is (understandably) the slowest character in the game, and can't jump, boost, or dash. This means he can't avoid damage unless he uses his shield. This isn't much of a weakness since he can keep shooting his flamethrower without having to reload, has ten times as much health as a normal character and his energon shields recharge very quickly. Dying while using him isn't very likely. When he's fought as a boss, he also has the ability to fire artillery shells from the cannons on his back, which the player can't do while using him.
* Bruticus makes a cameo in the first chapter, "The Exodus".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bruticus''' (ブルーティカス ''Burūtikasu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Booster''' (布斯達 ''Bù Sz Dá'' , Taiwan)
*''Russian:'' '''Grubikus''' (Грубикус)

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[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Transformers Online Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]

Skystalker (Prime)

2013-02-10T21:51:54Z

Markzilla6895:

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:''Skystalker is a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:BHtoy Deluxe Skystalker.jpg|thumb|400px]]
'''Skystalker''' is a blue Predacon. He looks exactly like Backbite.

==Toys==
===Beast Hunters===
*'''Skystalker''' (Deluxe, 2013)

{{comingsoontoy}}

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[[Category:Prime Predacons]]

Nolan North

2013-02-08T05:25:45Z

Markzilla6895:

[[Image:Nolan North.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Protoform|Babies]] creep him out and he hates [[Optimus Minor|monkeys]].]]

'''Nolan Ramsey North''' (born [[October 31]], [[1970]]) is an American screen, and voice actor. Among his better known roles are Nathan Drake in the ''Uncharted'' series, Desmond Miles in the ''Assassin's Creed'' games, Doctor Edward Richtofen in ''Call of Duty: World at War'' and ''Black Ops'', Chris Ramsey on ''Port Charles'', [[Ghost Rider]] in ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Ultimate Alliance'', Raphael in ''TMNT'' (the 2007 CGI movie), [[Snow Job]] in ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Renegades]]'', Cyclops in ''[[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] and the [[X-Men]]'', [[Superman]] and his kid clone Superboy in ''Young Justice'', Madara Uchiha on ''Naruto Shippuden'', Peter Hastings on ''Pretty Little Liars'', El Jefe and Le Paradox in ''Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time'', The Penguin and Black Mask in ''[[Batman]]: Arkham City'' and the ever-popular Deadpool in ''[[Hulk|Hulk Vs.]]'' and ''[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] vs. Capcom 3'' (and his not-so-ever-popular alternate universe counterpart [[wikipedia:Ultimate Marvel|Ultimate]] Deadpool in ''[[Spider-Man]]: Shattered Dimensions'', opposite [[Josh Keaton]]'s Ultimate Spider-Man).

==Voice roles==
===''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game===
*[[Omnibot Scout 2]]
*[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]]
* Additional voices

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron''===
* [[Cloaker (WFC)|Autobot Cloaker]]
* [[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]]
* Additional voices

===''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' - The Game===
* Major [[Reynolds]]

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
*[[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]]
*[[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]]
*[[Bruticus (Prime)|Bruticus]]

===''Transformers: Prime''===
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0636046/ Nolan North at the Internet Movie Database]

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