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Optimus Primal (BW)

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:''Optimus Primal is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Optimusprimalbw.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Next one of you says "[[trukk not munky]]" gets it in the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|FACE]].]]
Young and untested, '''Optimus Primal''' was a mere captain of an exploration ship when he and his crew were diverted off-course to pursue a stolen Predacon ship under the leadership of some crook named [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. The rest, they say, is (literally) history.

Though he does have a penchant for stuffy speeches, Optimus Primal is much more down-to-Cybertron than his legendary [[Optimus Prime (G1)|namesake]]. He is committed to the Maximal codes of honor and moral judgment, but he does view them with some irreverence, and is not above finding loopholes or administering unorthodox solutions if necessary. ("Sometimes, crazy works", he says.) He is eternally loyal to his friends and respectful to his enemies. He is brave and selfless in battle. However, he is so committed to helping others that he can withdraw into a deep depression when he feels he has let them down. This is the only time he is self-absorbed.

Optimus Primal is extraordinary for not only being able to distinguish himself, despite living in the shadow of Optimus Prime, but he may even have surpassed the greatest of the Autobots, seeing as he [[Optimal Situation|saved the life of his namesake]] and ushered in a new [[technorganic]] [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. It is possible Optimus Primal is the greatest Cybertronian hero who has ever lived.

{{quote|Oh well, come on, let's have it. The usual destiny and honor speech.|Megatron}}
{{quote|Speech this!|Optimus, as he punches Megatron in the face|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
[[Tigatron]] was appointed by Primal to be reconnaissance for the northern polar sector. {{storylink|Tigatron#Toys|Tigatron}} He also tried to lighten up [[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]]'s violent demeanor, if only to keep the poor guy from overheating. {{storylink|Bonecrusher (BW)#Toys|Bonecrusher}} Optimus Primal was "changed into a mighty, metal gorilla by the planetary destruction device," and "has a built-in, rocket-powered hoverboard that lets him hang ten on the air-waves of the Beast Wars world!" {{storylink|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Transmetal Optimus Primal toy bio}}

Optimus Primal's transformation into Optimal Optimus was due to exposure to a "nebulous entity". {{storylink|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Optimal Optimus toy bio}} He considered [[Bantor (BW)|Bantor]] his first choice for recon or demolition missions. {{storylink|Bantor (BW)#Toys|Bantor}}

====Wave 1====
{{main|Optimus Prime (G1)#Beast Wars pack in material}}
{{note|The pack-in fiction of the first wave of Beast Wars toys predates the development of the Beast Wars cartoon and its backstory. Instead, it presents the setting as a direct continuation of the previous Autobot/Decepticon conflict, with Optimus Primal and Megatron cast as new forms for their Generation 1 counterparts and their battles taking place on present day [[human]]-inhabited Earth rather than in the distant past. Once the cartoon launched the toyline adjusted itself to match, relegating this to a [[micro-continuity]] separate from the rest of [[Beast Era]] fiction.}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
{{main|Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity}}
[[File:Call of the Wild Optimus Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''King Kong'' took a weird turn.]]
Optimus Primal was a minor [[Maximal]] officer of little note who commanded the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. When he received an alert about a fugitive [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] ship, the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', he had the ''Axalon'' pursue it through a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal, eventually ending up on a primitive planet. There, he and his Maximal crew scanned [[beast mode]]s and battled [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s criminal band of Predacons in what the Maximal dubbed the "[[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]". The two forces soon became embroiled in an "experiment" by the mysterious [[Vok]], and Primal gave his life to stop the destruction of the Maximals by the aliens' [[Planet Buster]]. The planet was revealed to be [[Earth]] in the past, putting the conflict in a vital context. Optimus Primal was soon reborn in a [[Transmetal]] body and was later granted a more powerful body after taking [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[spark]] into his body to foil Megatron's plans to change history. Despite his nemesis's numerous machinations, the Predacons were defeated and Megatron brought back to Cybertron.

However, Megatron prematurely freed himself, and he arrived at Cybertron before the Maximals. When they arrived, they found the planet to be desolate and conquered by Megatron. They soon met the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], who [[reformatting|reformatted]] the Maximals into [[technorganic]] forms and entrusted Optimus Primal with the task of defeating Megatron and bringing about an evolution of the planet and the species into the technorganic. Despite some missteps, Optimus Primal was able to free Cybertron from Megatron's reign and bring about a new age for Cybertron, albeit with the cost of his life.

When [[Unicron]] instigated the [[Universe War]] with his abductions of Transformers from across the [[multiverse]], [[Primus]] resurrected Optimus Primal to act as the leader of the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. Well into the war efforts, Unicron disappeared and Optimus Primal's fate was left unknown.

A different quantum branch of this Optimus Primal became one of the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]]'s dimension-hopping [[Protector|agents]] and met with the [[Thirteen|ancient Transformer]] [[Vector Prime]].

In a divergent timeline, Optimus Primal, a possessor of an [[Energon Matrix]], joined forces with various [[Autobot]] and Maximal [[Supreme Commander|leaders]], such as the legendary Optimus Prime himself, the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] of a different [[Universal stream|universal cluster]], [[Lio Convoy]], and [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]].

===''Beast Wars II'' toy catalog===
[[File:PrimalLioConvoyCatalog01.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|"And what's that, Lio Convoy? Your toy is now out in '''all major retailers''' and buying it will make children be '''seen as cool''' by their peers? Boy, who ''wouldn't'' want to '''buy your toy'''?"]]

On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Optimus Primal observed a warrior named [[Lio Convoy]] advance through the ranks of the Maximal Space Patrol. Respecting him for his strength and courage (though feeling he was a bit too straightforward), Primal dynamically named him as his successor. Shaking hands, Lio Convoy swore not to let Primal down. {{storylink|Catalog#Beast Wars II|The next stage of battle advances to the Second War... Beast Wars, Transform!}}
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===''Bom Bom'' manga continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' manga====
Many years ago, before [[Lio Convoy]] became "Lio Convoy", Optimus Primal was a sitting member of the [[Convoy Council]] and personally awarded him his [[Energon Matrix]] and [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] rank.

Years following that, during a battle with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] on planet [[Gaia]], Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix was damaged by his foe and corrupted with [[Angolmois Energy]]. The chaotic energy caused Lio Convoy to grow to enormous size and go berserk. To stop him from destroying everyone and everything, [[Apache]] and [[Scuba]] used an ancient Gaian computer to summon Optimus Primal across time and space.

Primal observed the danger and immediately recognized the problem. Stretching out his glowing hand, Primal pressed his palm against Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix, repairing it. This act disspelled the Angolmois Energy's corruption, returning Lio Convoy to normal size and sanity. The deed done, Primal faded away, returning to wherever he had come from. {{storylink|Free the Captured Matrix!}}

Before Lio Convoy and his team set out to the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]], Optimus Primal showed up in the Maximals' base on Gaia via holographic communication. He warned Lio Convoy would die due to overexposure to the Angolmois Energy if he went to the planet. {{storylink|All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!}}

====''Beast Wars Metals'' manga====
[[File:DevilGorilla-sk.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|It's on like a reanimated cyborg Donkey Kong!]]
Following the [[Quantum surge]], Primal was left dead. Within [[unspace|Transwarp space]], he found himself being dragged into the afterlife by a horde of monsters. Suddenly, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] arrived and attempted to return him to life. Primal at first refused, saying he wished to move on. Rhinox then smacked some sense into him, reminding him of his duty to his Maximals. Brought back to his senses, Primal left Transwarp space, his spark being blasted from a laser cannon of Rhinox's design.

Over at the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] base, [[Hindenburg]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] had recovered Primal's sparkless, rampaging body and imprisoned it in shackles. Using a voodoo ceremony of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]'s design, Megatron intended to turn Primal's body into a Predacon slave. Before he could apply his mutant blood and finish the ceremony, Primal's spark reunited with his body and upgraded into a [[Transmetal]].

None too pleased, Primal proceeded to make short work of Tarantulas, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and Megatron's army of drones. He then defeated Megatron and escaped Hindenburg, rescuing an injured [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] in the process. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Later, while investigating the remains of the ''Axalon'', Primal was attacked by Rampage. Primal had his robot head bitten off in the attack and lost both his arms (it was brutal). Ultimately, using undersea volcanos and his own hoverboard, Primal launched Rampage into space, trapping him in orbit. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

When [[Jaguar]] attacked a [[anthropoid]] village and killed Dinobot, Primal journeyed there to avenge his friend. Their battle raged into a cave, where Jaguar blew a hole through Primal's torso. Primal managed to tear Jaguar's arms off and then shoot him before letting the villain stumble into a pit. Dinobot was avenged. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

Optimus Primal once again arrived too late to save a friend, as Tigatron, mind-controlled by Tarantulas, killed Airazor. Primal proceeded to stomp the spider to death and tear his body into a thousand pieces. He was much more courteous to Blackarachnia, however, having seen her attempt to help Airazor, and let her leave in peace.{{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 4|Beast Wars Metals #4}}

When Optimus learned that Megatron had discovered the ''Ark'', he raced to get there in time, only to be besieged by zombie Predacons. With Tigatron's help, he made it through them, but ONCE AGAIN arrived too late, as Megatron (now merged with the spark of [[Megatron (G1)|his namesake]]) blasted [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to bits. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}}

To save Prime's spark, Optimus Primal ate it and became Optimal Optimus. In their final confrontation, Optimus ripped Megatron's spark out of his body and crushed it, killing his foe. After all was said and done, Primal lamented that repairing Optimus Prime and restoring the time stream would be a tall order. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}

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===''Universe'' CD-ROM===
[[File:UnivCDROM Autobots.jpg|left|thumb|"Pardon me, just passing through."]]
On some alternate Cybertron, that universe's Optimus Primal was leading the Autobots [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]], [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], and [[Striker]] against [[Reptilion|Reptillion]], [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]], and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] in the most intense day of fighting that year. Just as the combatants were really starting to beat the slag out of each other, they were interrupted by [[Acheron|a mysterious spaceship]] that swooped down, sucked the [[Decepticon]]s up on beams of light, and flew away. Primal and his troops were left dumbfounded, unaware that the ship had been a tool of [[Unicron]] in his quest to build [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|an army]] for a [[Universe War|grand war]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Universe CD-ROM|Universe CD-ROM}}
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===Fire in the Dark continuity===
When [[human]] archaeologists uncovered a cave filled with primitive language, [[Mini-Con]] [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] translated it for them. The markings told of a time when the Maximals and Predacons crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, though the stranded Transformers were seen by the [[Natiltec]] tribe as gods. One of the pictographs depicted one of these "gods" in the form of a gorilla. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

In [[Aurex 1104.30-JH Zeta]], Megatron's Predacons fought Optimus Primal's Maximals in the war for the [[Mini-Con]]s, which the Maximals emerged victorious, though Optimus did have to sacrifice his life to thwart the rogue Tarantulas's scheme to gather a cache of [[Super Energon]]. Since Vector Prime recounted Optimus as leading the charge that ended the war, he apparently got better. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 13, 2015|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Historyofcybertron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|He's looking into your other browser tabs RIGHT NOW.]]
When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] plugged himself into [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s deactivated head to download information on the history of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he skimmed past some facts on Optimus Primal. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}}
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===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
In a celebration of the Transformers brand, Optimus Primal showed up as a representative for the "Beast Wars" era of the franchise. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''United''===
During the United battle, Optimus Primal entered into battle against the new threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1#United|Ark Unicron]]. During the fight, Primal's ship, the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', mysteriously gained a [[spark]] and became a Transformer. The ''Axalon'' was then the Autobot's greatest hope of defeating Unicron. {{storylink|Axalon (BW)#United 2|''United'' Axalon bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
On a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] where the Autobots and Decepticons had grown too decrepit to carry on the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], they constructed proxy armies in the form of the [[Maximal]]s and Predacons. Increasingly questioning the orders of her Autobot masters, the breaking point with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] came with the death of her colleagues Silverbolt and Rhinox. She conspired with [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] and together they killed their commander, Optimus Primal, who refused to turn against the Autobots. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 25|"TransTech" Blackarachnia's profile in Club magazine #25}}

===Legends World===
Optimus Primal was the president of [[Axalon Trading Company]], and took new employee Rattrap drinking after his first workday. As Rattrap was explaining ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' to him, Primal assumed by his mention of CGI-animated transforming robots that he meant the [[live-action film series|recent Transformers movies]]. {{storylink|The Generation Gap}} Primal believed that your robot mode was your "serious adult" mode and that you should use it while working, and was annoyed that Rattrap remained in beast mode throughout the day and transformed to have fun afterwards. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 4#The Transformation Gap|The Transformation Gap}} During a meeting with [[Lio Convoy]] from another company, Primal had Airazor serve their guest tea. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 5#The Gender Gap Part 2|The Gender Gap Part 2}} He later found Rattrap, Rhinox and Silverbolt with their stomachs growling, and wondered what they'd been up to. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party}}

While visiting [[Tokyo Toy Show 2014]] with his son, [[Optimus Minor]], Primal was shocked to run into some of his own employees and reprimanded them for caring about toys at their age. During the event, he talked to Minor about ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' characters and helped him transform an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] toy he'd won. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report}} Later at work, he was exasperated by Cheetor enthusiastically refusing to work overtime. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 9#The Bathroom Gap|The Bathroom Gap}} While heading out one day, he told his employees not to touch his [[banana]]s, but turned back when he realized he'd forgotten to bring some with him. He returned to find that the others had immediately started eating all his bananas in a great big banana-themed party, and was ''not pleased''. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Even Though I Told You Not To...|Even Though I Told You Not To...}} He also had his hands full with Cheetor, who at different points was so tired at work he forgot how to transform, {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Head of Partying, Cheetor|Head of Partying, Cheetor}} asked Primal to cover his travel expenses after he'd fallen asleep on the train, {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Cheetor at Night|Cheetor at Night}} and claimed to have overslept even when he arrived late fully energetic and refreshed. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Cheetor in the Morning|Cheetor in the Morning}}

As punishment for the banana incident, Primal assigned Dinobot to be Rattrap's trainer, ignoring the rat's protests that his new trainer clearly wanted to eat him. When Rattrap managed to work even while stuck in Dinobot's mouth, Primal commented that the two worked well together after all. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 11#The Two's Recent Encounter|The Two's Recent Encounter}} Rattrap later arrived at worked in the body of a real Transformer, to which Primal responded by having him go see Doctor [[Bump]], who explained that the cause was Rattrap's obsession with Transformers. Primal ordered his employee to get rid of his toy collection, but was ignored. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|Bonus Edition Vol. 1}} Not long afterwards, the same thing happened to Optimus Primal himself! His initial worries about what his son would think proved unfounded when Minor was overjoyed to have a cool Transformer as a dad, but things still ended badly when his suspicious appearance caught the interest of the police. His accidentally deployed a bunch of hidden weapons while trying to explain himself, worsening the situation until Rattrap showed up and transformed him back into gorilla mode. Seeing Bump again, Primal was told that the transformation had been caused by his overeating of bananas, but like Rattrap, he refused to change his lifestyle. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 2|Bonus Edition Vol. 2}}

Optimus Primal's body was later transformed ''again'', this time becoming [[Fallout (episode)|flat as a pancake]]. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#LG03 Tankor Prologue|LG03 Tankor Prologue}} His boss's cool new robot mode was a source of jealousy for Rhinox until he too was transformed, becoming [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]. Primal watched an ensuing battle between Rattrap and Tankor with confusion. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}} He'd reverted to his old form again in time for [[Christmas]], during which he went for a walk with Minor. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} He later bore witness to Tankor's final defeat at the hands of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], after which he too reverted into Rhinox. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 7|Bonus Edition Vol. 7}} The large statures of Primal and the others at Axalon Co. bothered Rattrap, who regretted his small size. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Primal was a bit bothered when [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] showed up at Axalon to cook lunch for the employees on company time, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Vol. 10}} and later watched in bewilderment when [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] attempted to destroy [[Legends World|their universe]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}}

During a partnership between Axalon Trading Company and the rivaling [[Tera-Kura Co.]], President Primal and Rattrap were invited by [[Megatron (BW)|President Megatron]] to a ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' event. He enjoyed himself trying out food and drinks, but didn't really understand why Rattrap wanted ''Beast Wars Q-Transformers'' so badly. {{storylink|Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report|Deckss × Q-Transformers}} Primal was visiting Tokyo Toy Show 2015 with Minor when [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] showed up and kidnapped his son! Fortunately [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] was around to get him back. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} As the battle with Windblade had led to the destruction of Axalon's offices under [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s girth, Primal declared Metroplex's city mode to be their new office building. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} At one point, Rattrap and Tigatron arrived late for work and tried to explain to an angry Primal that they'd been trapped in a dream, but of course he didn't believe it. {{storylink|Go! Adventure}}

When all the heroic warriors of the Legends World got together to protect their world from [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], Optimus Primal joined in by turning into his Transformer form again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} He and Rattrap were later approached by the Autobot [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]], who asked for their help in using the Legends World's energies to build [[transtector]]s for him and his troops. Primal responded that business is business and they needed compensation, so Fortress offered his company access to Autobot technology, which led to a full-blown Autobot Axalon Trading Company partnership. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}} He later wondered what was up when Fortress was being chewed out by his brother [[Grand Maximus|Grand]]. {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} Annoyed by the volume of one of his new employees, [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]], Primal kicked him out of the room and told him to get back to work. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27|Bonus Edition Vol. 27}} He and Rhinox were later given [[Master-Brace]] blueprints by [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]], allowing their company to produce some. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} After selling Metroplex to Tera-Kura in order to fund their new HQ, Maximus, Primal lamented the sacrifice they'd been forced to make. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Optimus Primal yelled at [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] for flying around the office on [[Moguru]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} Then his Transformers sickness kicked in again and he was turned into an orange robotic ape. His new appearance caught the attention of [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], who hired him to play [[Ape X Arms]] in his new film, ''[[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown]]''. He ended up having to combine with Megatron twice, first as part of a scene and again to subdue the rampaging transtector meant to represent [[Convobat]]'s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Primal was later among the passengers on [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s commuter train, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} was around when [[Dark Ai]] came to Axalon looking for help, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} and got eaten whole by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} He then watched his house be destroyed during [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]'s [[plasma energy]] rampage. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 49|Bonus Edition Vol. 49}} Primal was given [[Beastformer]] armor by [[White Leo]] when he tried to recruit the Legends natives into his army, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}} and was present at Axalon when [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] came knocking. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 54|Bonus Edition Vol. 54}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] had speculated that the [[Dark Spark]] might have been the essence of a Megatron from an alternate timeline where Optimus Primal and his Maximals failed to stop his plot to absorb all of the sparks on Cybertron, among other explanations. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#May 18, 2015|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' continuity===
====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:POTP vote Optimus Primal.jpg|thumb|150px|right]]

{{quote|True strength is having the courage to trust that sometimes crazy works.}}
Optimus Primal was a potential bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. As a force for chaos, this King of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] planned to herald a new age of beasts, even if it produced a Cybertron where only the strong would survive. {{storylink|Source:Power of the Primes Fan Vote|''Power of the Primes'' fan poll}} Primal was deemed worthy, and granted the power of the Matrix, as well as the [[Throne of the Primes]], the [[Halo of Primus]], and the [[Scepter of Sparks]]. {{storylink|Optimus_Primal_(BW)/toys#SDCC2018|Throne of the Primes toy bio}}
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons====
[[File:PowerOfThePrimesTeaserPoster.jpg|thumb|left|250px|''M-O-N-K-E-Y MONKEY R-O-B-O-T ROBOT'']]
{{voiceactor|[[Ron Perlman]] (English)}}
Optimus Primal was the latest in a long line of noble Cybertronians tasked by the [[Thirteen|gods]] with guarding the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]]. For as long as he could remember, he was sealed with it inside a dome in [[Primal Swamp]] to watch over it. This continued until [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] eventually found and entered the vault, hoping to retrieve the Blaster in order to keep it out of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'s clutches. Primal appeared before him and fought to defend the Blaster, but Megatron told him that Cybertron was facing extinction and that he was prepared to give his life to save the planet. Sensing the truth in his words, Primal relinquished the Blaster to Megatron, who left the vault with it. As the former Decepticon and his team discussed their next move, Primal followed him outside and properly introduced himself, suggesting they head for the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}}

The group traveled to [[Cataclysm Tundra]], where they unearthed the Sanctorum's hidden entrance. Finding a data terminal inside, they learned of Primal's origins as an agent of the gods, but were interrupted when [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]] attacked. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} In the ensuing fight, Rodimus briefly trapped him beneath some rubble. When he emerged, he saw the Requiem Blaster left unguarded and attempted to flee with it. When Windblade called him out, he claimed that letting the Blaster out of Primal Swamp was a mistake, but accusations of cowardice by Windblade promted a change of heart. Instead of leaving, Primal moved himself into the shadows on the higher levels of the Sanctorum before tossing the Blaster to Megatron so he could finish Overlord. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} In the aftermath, Primal thanked Windblade for stopping him from running. As Megatronus appeared to take the Blaster, Primal attempted to defend it, but proved no match. Following Megatronus's escape, Primal sided himself with the others in support of Megatron as they marched toward the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]] to finish things. {{storylink|Consequences}}
[[File:POTP-Ep9-Megatronus-Unleashed-Primal-becomes-Optimal-Optimus.jpg|thumb|300px|"Before there was time, before there was anything, there was nothing, and before there was nothing, there were monsters."]]

Noting the peculiarity of the [[Labyrinth of Tunnels]], he mused to himself about how much of Cybertron and the surrounding universe he had yet to discover due to his isolation. Though his spark was weakened by Megatronus's doomsday device, Primal and the others forced their way into the Well. After saving Windblade from a potentially lethal blast, he and Grimlock worked to restrain Megatronus. However, Megatronus proved too powerful and severely burned Primal and the others. {{storylink|Collision Course}} The flames surrounding him died down while Megatronus fought Rodimus, now completely possessed by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], and Primal resumed attacking Megatronus's device. Despite interference from Megatronus, Primal did his best to pull the Matrix free from the device. He eventually succeeded and began interfacing with the Matrix unexpectedly, creating a protective shield around him. When Perceptor revealed the Matrix had chosen him, he placed the relic into his chest and was transformed into a new form. Dubbed Optimal Optimus by the Matrix and proclaimed as the protector of all sentient beings, he began to battle Unicron, now seemingly a match for him. {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} Optimal eventually overtook his foe and managed to remove the [[Matrix of Conquest]] from his chest, restoring him back to his former self as Hot Rod. When Unicron attempted to use the Matrix to take control of Megatron, Optimal agreed to use the Requiem Blaster to destroy them both, hailing Megatron as a true hero. In the aftermath, thanks to the Matrix's choice of him as the new Prime, Optimal was named the leader of Cybertron. Though Optimal was unsure if he was worthy of the role, the newly revived [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] taught him the ways of Cybertron and promised to support him as Optimal declared he would lead Cybertron into a new age of prosperity. {{storylink|Saga's End}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:ASurfeitOfPrimes-OptimusPrimalMegatron.jpg|left|thumb|300px|And you thought ''Beast Machines'' took him to dark places.]]

Twelve million years ago, Optimus Primal was a [[Maximal]] under the command of [[Liege Maximo]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} When [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and his [[Darklands|Darklander]] army conquered the [[Forgotten Plains]], Maximo and his army were forced into exile, and eventually came into the employ of "[[Onyx Prime]]" in reality, an alias assumed by a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} As part of his grand plan to engineer Cybertronian history, "Onyx" took control of Liege Maximo's forces and incorporated them into his "Menagerie" of bestial warriors, {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} and Optimus was one of the warriors who accompanied his new master to the [[Crystal City]]. There, they joined forces with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s council to battle the Darklanders. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

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Two million years later—after the ascension of the [[Thirteen]] and the subsequent [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] that saw their alliance undone—Primal was now a member of Onyx Prime's innermost retinue, and joined the Prime when he left Cybertron aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] to advance his plans. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} The Maximals made camp on [[Antilla]], a planet that the Cybertronians had once attempted to colonize years before, now the site of a weapon that Onyx dubbed the "[[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]." {{storylink|Our Finest}} After many millions of years, Onyx sent the Talisman away aboard the starship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', {{storylink|Strange Visitors}} with Primal and the other Maximals remaining on Antilla. At some point afterwards, the [[Mistress of Flame|Matriarch of Incaendium]], [[Praesidia Magna|Praesidia]], and [[Magrada]] traveled there to investigate a Cybertronian signal, and Primal was one of the Maximals who watched as Onyx slew Magrada. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Some time later, Primal was among the Maximals who travelled to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], the Cybertronian colony from whence the intruders had came, and clashed with the [[Torchbearer]]s over a supply of [[Ore-4]]. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

In the modern day, Primal and the other Maximals travelled to Cybertron with Onyx and Liege Maximo as Shockwave put the final stages of his plan into play; as Cybertron collapsed into chaos thanks to his machinations, Primal joined Liege Maximo to attack the crew of the fallen [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. Primal was nearly impaled by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]'s sword before Maximo caught the blade, allowing Primal and [[Megatron (BW)|Beast Megatron]] to restrain the Autobot. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} Though Shockwave and Liege Maximo were both defeated—fatally, in the case of the latter—Primal and the other Maximals fled Cybertron aboard the Nemesis {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} to rendezvous with Shockwave's ultimate weapon: [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}}

[[File:StrangerEons-MutantMaximals.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The first Maximal auditions for the live-action movies left something to be desired.]]

Shockwave believed that the Maximals had done so at his behest, helping Unicron devour each colony world before destroying Cybertron, at which point the Talisman would kill Unicron and allow the Transformers to establish a new Transformer empire on Earth. He was unaware of their true intentions; despite pledging fealty to Shockwave, the manipulative ex-Decepticon had shattered ''their'' faith as well, and their decision to ''truly'' join forces with Unicron was an act of revenge, aiming to bring down the entire galaxy in defiance of Shockwave's carefully-curated plan. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

[[File:Unicron5-MaximalAttack.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Okay, that's better...]]

After meeting up with Unicron as the planet-eater consumed [[Devisiun (planet)|Devisiun]], {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} the Maximal swarm traveled with him to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] and attacked the surface, allowing Unicron to consume them as he devoured Caminus. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} This was not the end of the Maximals, however; as Unicron had already consumed [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] and its supplies of [[Ore-11]], the Maximals were exposed to the mutagenic ore in Unicron's systems. It was in this state that Unicron regurgitated them to deal with the [[Decepticon Vengeance Division]], and thanks to the powers of Ore-11 Primal and the other Maximals were able to manifest a monstrous new robot mode. D.V.D. commander [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], already a Unicron loyalist, had double-crossed the fleet under his command, and allowed the Maximals to board the [[Worldsweeper]] flagship so as to pass on their mutation to the Decepticons sent to impede Unicron's progress. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

Concealing his new form beneath his old bestial guise, Primal and several other Maximals made their way to [[Earth]] in advance of Unicron's arrival and landed in [[Toronto]] as Shockwave teleported in. With Cybertron gone, Shockwave believed that his plan had worked, and that Unicron had perished in the act; at his command, Primal, Beast Megatron, and Rhinox began razing the city to make way for the birth of Shockwave's new Cybertronian empire. {{storylink|Road's End}} As the Maximals wreaked havoc, Beast Megatron was attacked and crippled by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], bringing Primal and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] running. Primal found himself facing off against [[Stardrive]] and the [[Red Shadows]] in combat, being able to hold his own despite their [[Dire Wraith]] powers. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}} Though he was able to keep Stardrive at bay, Primal was dogpiled by the ninjas and tag-teamed by [[Tempest (G.I. Joe)|Storm Shadow]] and [[Snake-Eyes]], their combined attacks slicing him to bits. {{storylink|Ceremony}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Optimus-Primal-art.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]
The Maximals traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Optimus Primal's function was leader of the Maximals, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a gorilla. His gorilla beast strength and [[sword|scimitar]] mastery were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his honor, commission, and loyalty. Optimus Primal's message from the future was that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|someone from the past]] has the power to reshape his future. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Optimus Primal bore witness to Autobot leader Optimus Prime leading Cybertron to a new golden age. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Justin Pierce]] (English), [[Takehito Koyasu]] (Japanese)|[[Bernd-Siegfried Egger]] (German), [[Frantz Confiac]] (French), [[Alexandre Maguolo]] (Portuguese), [[Luis Bajo]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Dan Osorio]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Anil Datt]] (Hindi)}}

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Optimus-Primal-attacks-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|Gorilla Greetings!]]
Optimus Primal was a [[Maximal]] born out of an uninhabitable [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} under the constant threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} and was a crew member of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. He grew bitter towards Nemesis's past self, [[Autobot]] leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], for taking the [[AllSpark]] off-world and abandoning his people, ruining everything. When [[Megatron (BW)|Predacon Megatron]] stole the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] to [[time travel]] and change the past, the ''Axalon'' chased the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] to [[Earth]]. Stranded on the planet, Optimus Primal led the Maximals in a cycles-long conflict with Megatron and the Predacons, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} with both sides suffering devastating casualties to their ranks {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} until the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' crashed on Earth.

Optimus Primal led an attack against the Autobots and defeated Optimus Prime himself, believing he was Nemesis Prime. The Maximal leader demanded to see Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership]] to prove he is not Nemesis, though Optimus succumbed to his injuries and fell unconscious. Primal and Maximal [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] investigated the ''Ark'' [[energon]] supply to repair the ''Axalon'', but are interrupted by Autobot [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and the repaired Optimus Prime. The two Optimuses argued until Prime revealed the Allspark is on Earth and [[Tigatron]] announced [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] located both [[Megatron (G1)|Megatrons]]. Optimus Primal finally revealed to the Autobots that he was the leader of the Maximals and from the future. Untrustworthy to each other, the two factions discussed amongst themselves if they should help each other. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}

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===2021 IDW ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:SavageLandingPart1-OptimusPrimal.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]

Optimus Primal was once a member of the [[Maximal]] [[Maximal Command Security Force|Security Forces]] but was removed from his post and eventually promoted to become captain of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', a job he bemoaned as meant to keep him in line with its monotony. En route to [[H'nkshanaar-4]] to "deliver scientific experiments", the crew of the ''Axalon'' were ordered by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] to pursue a band of [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] who stole [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|an artifact]] and [[Darksyde (BW)|a transwarp-capable ship]]. Elated by the prospect of some adventure, Optimus Primal and his crew followed the other ship into a transwarp portal, ending up in orbit of a mysterious planet. The following battle caused both ships to fall to the planet, disabling both crews. The computer of the ''Axalon'' detected dangerous levels of [[energon radiation]] and outfitted the comatose Maximals with new techno-organic beast modes. Primal awoke to the form of a native gorilla. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart4-Maximalbeastmodes.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]

As repairs progressed, Primal received a status report from [[Nyx]] before he sent her out to do an aerial recon of the land. When Cheetor groused that Primal had just cost him tiny servos that could fit into access panels, Primal told him to go ask Rattrap. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} When night fell and Nyx did not return, Primal ordered [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] to stay on the ship when the younger Maximal suggested they organize a search effort. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}}

When Nyx was still overdue to return, Primal repurposed a data collection shell to connect with the orbiting stasis pods to expand their search radius and find Nyx. When the reworked array came online, Primal cursed himself for not ordering rescue sooner when he saw how slow Nyx was moving. When Nyx approached the ''Axalon'', Primal led his crew outside to keep watch, being greeted by the Predacon [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] carrying the prone pilot and formally requesting to defect to the Maximals. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart5-mynameisoptimusprimal.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]

After Dinobot had been locked in a holding area for malfunctioning protoforms, Optimus briefly interrogated him before a repaired Nyx asked to speak to the prisoner. Soon afterwards, the rest of the Predacons marched on the ''Axalon'', whose defences had yet to be repaired. Ordering Rattrap to stay behind and repair them, Optimus led his crew into battle, facing off against Megatron. As the battle continued, Megatron steadily began to overpower Primal, {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}} and attempted to crush him with his beast mode head only for Optimus to break the hold, being saved from a blast when Nyx threw Terrorsaur into its path. As Optimus and Dinobot prepared to take on Megatron together, Rattrap finished repairs on the defences, the [[force field]] coming online and ejecting all Predacons from the perimeter, including Dinobot. When the Predacons began beating the turncoat to death, Primal fired the point defence cannons to scare them off.

Days later, Optimus confessed to Rhinox some of his doubts about his leadership capabilities only for his friend to warm him against second-guessing himself before a wounded, but operational, Dinobot thanked Optimus for the repairs and announced his intent to leave the Maximals. Seeing potential in the defector, Primal reminded him of the heritage of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and invited him to stay. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

Confident that the ship's fully operational force fields would keep the Predacons out and allow the Maximals to dictate the terms of conflict until a transwarp beacon could be constructed, {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} Primal spared with Dinobot in the gymnasium to get a feel of the Predacon's fighting style and how he was healing. That evening, the Maximals engaged in card game while Dinobot described the Predacon ranks. When Cheetor had a weird feeling, he went off to poke around the ship, later shooting off a garbled message to Primal. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}} When Cheetor didn't answer Primal's hails, the Maximals raced to his location, finding him bound by webbing. Recalling that [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had broken into [[Thetha Lab]] during the battle, Rattrap noted that the intruder was likely a corrupted [[protoform]]. Though Primal ordered the ship placed on lockdown, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] managed to escape the ''Axalon'' while having managed to corrupt 51% of the stasis pods while calling all of them down. Cursing himself for his complacency and overcautious attitude, Primal ordered the Maximals to prepare for an attack on the ''Darksyde''. {{storylink|Pod Part 2}}

As the Maximals prepared for battle, [[Skold]] appeared outside the ''Axalon'', bringing them the wounded [[Razorbeast]]. After confirming Skold's intentions, Primal brought the Maximal into the ship for medical care. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart1-wheresmegatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]

After Dinobot explained the origins of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], Primal led his crew to a retrofitted escape shuttle. While in flight, Primal designated Nyx and Rattrap to destroy the ''Darksyde''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s transwarp drive and steal the Golden Disk respectively while the rest of them would engage the Predacons in battle, ordering Razorbeast to try and talk down Skold. After Dinobot announced their arrival via a [[missile]] barrage, Primal landed on the battlefield. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} With Megatron absent from the battlefield, Primal first fought [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] before he fought Skold whereupon Razorbeast intervened, trying to talk down his friend only for Terrorsaur to swoop in and kill the red Maximal. Noticing Megatron about to kill Dinobot, Optimus lunged at the Predacon leader. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}} As Optimus kept Megatron's attention, he was informed by Nyx that Rattrap was trapped behind an impregnable door. Impaling Megatron's beast mode head, Optimus managed to disable the Predacon long enough to rescue his comrade only to be caught unawares by a security [[force field]]. Confronted by Megatron, Primal demanded to be released, offering the safe return of the Golden Disk. If not released, he bluffed to destroy the Disk, highlighting that the disabled ''Darksyde'' and the booby-trapped ''Axalon'' would make the Predacons unable to steal another version of it. After a furious Megatron agreed, Primal revealed to the bluff to his crew while Megatron swore to claim Primal's spark. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

Following a battle at a field of [[energon crystal]]s, Cheetor remained unresponsive in the medical bay despite his perfect health and overactive processor. When Cheetor awoke, he warned Primal of the [[Vok]] before an outside force triggered a hard reboot on Cheetor that left him with no memory of the Vok. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

When installing new sensors, Optimus and Dinobot were attacked by Tarantulas and Blackarachnia who infected Primal with a hyper-aggression virus. After a loaded suggestion from Dinobot, Primal broke out of the ''Axalon'' and made his way to the ''Darksyde''. As he leapt through the jungle, Primal was ambushed by [[Polar Claw]] whose superior strength easily overpowered Primal's blind rage. {{storylink|Primal Rage}}

Awakening face-to-face with Megatron, Primal leapt at his foe only to bounce off a force field, the backlash burning the virus from his system. As Primal tested out the strength of the field and grilled Megatron for information, their captors made themselves known. Introducing themselves as the "[[Children of the Vok (group)|Children of the Vok]]", the five wayward protoforms informed the two captains that the Vok had grown tired of Cybertronian interference on the planet. As a defiant Megatron raged, Primal observed the field block the discharge of his weapon but not the dust and their captors reverting to [[beast mode]] to exit the cave. Gambling that the force fields were only designed to work on [[robot mode]]s, Primal proved his theory and offered Megatron an alliance to survive. No sooner had the two exited the cave did the Children attack again, Optimus engaging [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] in battle. After Megatron had killed Polar Claw and [[Saberback]], the Vok finally arrived, [[Pakak]] using Polar Claw's corpse as a medium. As Optimus spoke to the alien, Megatron blasted the corpse, prompting the trio of angered Vok to show their true forms and begin killing the Predacon leader. Coming to his foe's defence, Primal offered the Vok the chance for a new experiment: seeing how the Maximals and Predacons would work together when confronted with a larger threat. Agreeing, the Vok gave the Cybertronians seven unobserved cycles to prepare. {{storylink|Children of the Vok}}

Upon being returned to their ships, Primal and Megatron agreed to an officer exchange to better develop strategies. Optimus deposited Rhinox and Dinobot at the ''Darksyde'' and brought Waspinator, Skold and Blackarachnia to the ''Axalon'', outfitting them with [[restraining bolt]]s. Optimus was later summoned by Skold and Nyx who theorized that the Vok, based on earlier readings that matched the energy clinging to Primal, were from unspace. Cheetor then entered, warning that the ''Darksyde'' was under attack. {{storylink|The Beginning of the End}}

Leaving Rattrap and Waspinator behind to complete the repairs, Primal led the others to the ''Darksyde'', finding it under attack by the totality of the Children of the Vok. Optimus engaged Tigatron once again, having another philosophical discussion as they fought before the Vok arrived. Deciding that Cybertronians were too disruptive, the Vok immobilized all as they prepared to fire their [[reversion device]] only to be fired on by the ''Axalon'', now firing unspace blasts that dissipated the alien entirely. After Optimus failed to convince Tigatron to join them, Megatron lunged at the Maximal leader only to be struck by the unspace beam, sending him forward in time. In the aftermath, Optimus offered to extend the truce with the Predacons, promising to put in a good word for them if they helped capture Tarantulas and Megatron only for the Predacons to refuse. Wearily, Optimus led his crew back into the ''Axalon'', though warning Blackarachnia that the Maximals would not be so understanding when next they met. {{storylink|The End (BW)|The End}}

===Scorching Heat Showdown===
Optimus Primal possessed an [[Avatar]] in the form of [[Convobat]]. After [[Armordillo]] was gunned down by [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] and Convobat swooped in to fight, [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] himself joined the battle. He was soon met by Optimus Primal, who vanquished Megatron after a tussle. Megatron's death triggered an eruption of an unstable [[energon]] volcano, which Optimus Primal and Convobat were able to escape. Optimus regretted not being able to save Armordillo, not realizing that he was attempting to inform him of the crashed ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' being being killed. {{Storylink|Scorching Heat Showdown}}
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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
[[File:GoGo20-Primalpunch.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|BANANA SLAMMA!]]

As [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wished their readers a happy New Year, Optimus Primal burst through the page to advertise [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|his new movie]], much to the confusion of the two Autobots. {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 19|Go! Go! #19}}

When [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] stole his bananas, Primal was powerless to stop the evil Predacon, until [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] was able to snatch one of the bananas and feed it to the Maximal leader. With the extra surge of power, Primal handily defeated Megatron, but accidentally slipped on the loose peel. {{storylink|Believe in the Bananas!!}} Primal once ordered a plate of [[energon]]-covered bananas from [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], who'd started a food delivery service, but was angry when he learned that Cheetor was also delivering food to the Predacons. {{storylink|Flowers, Delivery, and Inattention}}

At one point, Primal ordered Rattrap to go on patrol with the intimidating [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. {{storylink|A Hunch of a Good Duo!}} Primal later sent [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] to check on Tigatron after a period of radio silence. {{storylink|A Natural Couple}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Go! Go! issue 26}} {{storylink|Gleaming}} {{storylink|Go! Go! Fan Book 2023 special|Fan Book 2023}} {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 28}} {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 29}}}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Optimus Primal fluttered about in his bat mode, descending over a river swarming with crocodiles. After one of the beasts nearly snapped him out of the air, Optimus transformed to robot mode to scare it off. But the crocodile transformed as well, revealing itself to be Megatron! Though Optimus took a blast to the side, he was able to relieve Megatron of his gun before the two adversaries continued exchanging blows. {{storylink|Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|Beast Wars Wave 1 Deluxe toys commercial}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]", the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Maximals and their Predacon adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}
Many of the Beast Wars combatants had managed to built personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Optimus Primal himself remained stationed at the ''Axalon''. Optimus Primal joined his fellow Maximals in battling not only an entrenched Predacon threat, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
{{Note|Optimus Primal is a playable character for both rescue missions and normal gameplay.}}
[[File:BeastWarsPSX-Optimusstats.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
Optimus and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] had the task to rescue any of their comrades that were captured whenever a mission against the Predacons failed.

Upon having eliminated the Predacon threat, Optimus Primal declared the galaxy to be at peace thanks to the Maximals.

{{BW VG|Optimus Primal|M}}

=====Predacon campaign=====
Retaliating after [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] had been assassinated by the Predacons, Optimus launched an offensive directly against the Predacon's ship. His drone troops were unsuccessful in destroying the Predacons, who launched a counter-offensive while Optimus troops were still in disarray after the failed attack. The Maximal leader was ultimately assassinated, securing the Predacons their victory in the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
Optimus Primal and Cheetor chased [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] through a portal, emerging on [[Gaia]] in the ruin where the super-powerful [[Energon Quartz]] had been discovered. He partook in a series of one-on-one battles, his goal to become the last warrior standing, allowing him to take possession of the crystal.

Optimus could also partake in various other tasks, such as a mission to break a boulder to reveal an energon crystal hidden within before sundown, using a block in a mission to defend himself against various incoming projectiles, and missions to run across a pit-riddled field, sometimes involving hideously large bacteria he had to fend off.

Megatron was the final bot opposing him at the end of his quest. Overcoming his Predacon foe, he used the power of the Quartz to finally defeat the Predacons, saving the universe! {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

{{BW fighter ending|Optimus Primal|GBC}}

====Move list====
{{note|This move list presumes the player is facing right; when facing left, reverse the left and right inputs.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Robot Mode'''
!colspan=2|'''Beast Mode'''
|-
|Cyber Blade||→↓→B
|Hammer Knuckle||↓→B
|-
|Plasma Cannon||↓→B
|Counter Hammer||↓←A (counter)
|-
|Giga Attack||←↓→A
|Megaton Hammer||→↓→B
|-
|Convoy Driver||←↓→B
|Megaton Slam||←↓→B (grapple)
|-
|Zetsu Convoy Driver (super)||↓→↓← B (grapple)
|Gigaton Bomb (super)||↓→↓← B (grapple)
|-
|God Ascension (desperation)||↓←↓→ A
|God Ascension (desperation)||↓←↓→ A
|}

===''Transformers Battle Universe''===
At the edge of time, when the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] needed a new host, Optimus Primal was among several warriors (and [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimuses]]) summoned from the multiverse to battle for control of the prize. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:LegendsPrimal.jpg|thumb|250px|BEEF MUNKY]]
During a tectonic upshift, a huge amount of [[Energon]] was exposed.
Optimus Primal and the other Maximals found themselves the victims of a Predacon ambush as they tried to secure the Energon themselves, and the cache ultimately fell into Predacon hands. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}} On their return to Cybertron, the Maximals discovered that Megatron had conquered the planet, and they were forced to face his Vehicon generals. {{storylink|Beast Machines (Legends)|Beast Machines}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Optimus-Primal.jpg|thumb|400px|SUPER RARE MUNKY]]
Optimus Primal participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Optimus Primal''—This Super Rare character was available as a reward in the "Beast Wars: Episode 1" event.
*''Optimus Primal Bat''—This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Beast Wars: Episode 3" event.
*''Optimus Primal Transmetal''—This Epic character first appeared in the "Transmetals: Beast Wars: Episode 1" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Transmetal, 250 units of Cybermetal, 100 event cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Optimus-Primal-Transmetal.jpg|thumb|423px|EPIC MUNKY]]
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Optimus-Primal-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|400px|Battle Munky!]]
In an unknown time and place, the Beast Wars came to an end. Optimus Primal planned on going home to a new command, while [[Megatron (BW)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Megatron]] went into incarceration. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Primal Instinct}} As the [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|shuttle]] was traveling through chronospace, Optimus and Megatron found that they both reverted from their Transmetal forms to their original beast modes. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|A Stitch in Time}} They were soon ripped from his place in space-time; Primal tried telling [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] to disengage their transwarp engines and abort their travel, to no avail. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Mixed Signals}}

They ended up at 21st century Earth, just as the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] were closing in to secure their new recruits. Optimus Primal decided to ally himself with the Autobots and figure out who brought him here and why. He was shoved aside by [[Grimlock (G1)|Megatron]], assumed Megatron was the future version of himself. After that mistake, Grimlock ordered the Dinobots to secure the... monkey. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Blast from the Past}} {{storylink|Quantum Beast Leap}}

Optimus Primal soon figured out he was back on Earth and in the [[Transformers: Earth Wars|Earth Wars]], to his disappointment. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] came and questioned [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] on the ongoing battle between the Dinobots and the Predacons, and the new primate. Perceptor explained that the primate was a Prime and the idea was Grimlock's. Optimus Prime replied, "Well, that's just prime", and the annoyed Primal told him to get his own catchphrase.

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 stars
*'''Weapons''': Primal in his beast mode first uses his shoulder cannons on a target far away. (15 second cooldown) He thens leaps into the air and lands on a target dealing Area of Effect damage. (10 second cooldown) He then proceeds to pound the target.
*'''Ability: Battle Orders''' - Target their defenses! Friendly bots are given a health shield and prioritize all defenses for a time.
**'''Cost''': 6 ability points, +2 for reuses.
{{note|This ability was fan-voted as a community favorite on the Transformers: Earth Wars BAND page. It has been redesigned from restoring health to bonus health.}}

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:optimus-primal Optimus Primal at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

;'''Optimal Optimus'''
[[File:Optimal Optimus EarthWars.jpg|right|thumb|500px|New Funky Mode]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 stars
*'''Ability: Flying Inferno''' - For 10 seconds you set nearby enemies on fire dealing damage per second.
**'''Cost''': 7 ability points, +2 for reuses.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:optimal-optimus Optimal Optimus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ForgedToFight-OptimusPrimal.jpg|right|thumb|300px|#GORILLACHANNEL #DEEPSTATE]]

As a Brawler, Optimus Primal has Armor that resists all critical damage, which he can convert into Melee Buffs by ground-pounding shockwave heavy attacks. He's Just Prime as damage debuffs expire faster the more Armor he has, and heals from Bleeds.

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==Toys==
[[File:Optimus Primal toys.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|There's a lot more where these came from!]]
{{main|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Merchandise}}
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==Notes==
*The design of Optimus Primal's bat form is an [[homage]] to [[Batman]], an action figure license also held at the time by [[Kenner]].<ref>Page 78, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
*Optimus was given the rank of "Maximal General" on his punch-out card for McDonald's original Beast Wars promotion.
*According to the control art of Optimus Primal's toy, his chest originally seemed to be a kind of launcher instead of being an homage to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]].<ref>Page 50, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
*Primal's gorilla mode, paired against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s ''T. rex'' mode, was inspired by the showdown in ''[[King Kong]]''.<ref>[http://obscuretf.com/hhk/BC04interviews.html Botcon 2004 Interview with Vinnie D'Alleva], p2</ref>
[[File:OptimusPrimalBMconcept.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|It's an evolution revolution! It's two modes of the same character designed by two different artists!]]
*Indeed, gorilla Primal's original tech specs (which belong to the [[micro-continuity]] that takes place on modern-day Earth) seems to strongly imply that Primal is a building-scaling ape of Kong-like stature. As speculated in the ''Beast Wars'' volume of the ''[[Unofficial guidebooks#Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers Recognition Guide|Cybertronian]]'' action figure guide, this may have been intended to explain why he is [[Scale|in the same scale]] as Megatron, a ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. This would also make somewhat greater sense in the context of the toyline itself, wherein the leader characters were of a much larger "Ultra" size-class than their minions, unlike their eventually much smaller depictions in [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|the CG cartoon]].
*In the ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II]]'' chapter "[[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!]]", [[Tasmania Kid]] calls Optimus Primal "'''Mr. Gori'''" (ゴリさん ''Gori-san''). Optimus likes the nickname.
*"Powered Convoy", Optimal Optimus's Japanese name, is Ultra Magnus's [[pre-Transformer|pre-''Transformers'']] name in the ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.
*Early concept artwork for the ''Beast Machines'' toyline depict Optimus's new body as having a white/silver, black, and red color scheme.
*According to his [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline]] [[bio]], Optimus Primal is from "the future", suggesting the events of ''Robots in Disguise'' are somehow part of the [[Beast Era]]'s past. Though this could have been an element of ''Car Robots'' , RID's original counterpart being part of the Generation One continuity family in Japan and as shown in a [[Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|2007 timeline]] the ''same'' continuity as their version of [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)#Japan|Beast Wars]] in 2015 the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime]] fleshed out a form of this, portraying a dimensionally-displaced Optimus Primal fighting a similarly displaced Megatron in the future of a ''Robots in Disguise'' universe before traveling to that universe's past to aid ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime.
*The ''Beast Machines'' incarnation of Optimus Primal seems to have inspired the ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]]'' character [[Beast-Bot|Gorillabot]] (later redubbed Beast-Bot).
*In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Optimus Primal's Cybertronian body takes design cues from his ''[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|10th Anniversary]]'' figure. Most prominently, he possesses that toy's characteristic grey feet and antennae, mechanical segments on his abdomen, red knees, and blue chest highlights.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Convoy''' (コンボイ ''Konboi''), '''Beast Convoy''' (ビーストコンボイ ''Bīsuto Konboi''), '''Convobat''' (bat, コンボバット ''Konbobatto''), '''Optimus Primal''' (オプティマスプライマル ''Oputimasu Puraimaru'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Odim''' (奧狄武 ''Oudikmou'')
*''Italian:'' '''Black Jack''' (toy)
*''Korean:'' '''Optimus Primal''' (옵티머스 프리멀 ''Optimeoseu Peurimeol'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Jīngāng Wáng''' (Taiwan, 金剛王, "King Kong King"), '''Hēixīngxīng Duìzhǎng'''（China ''Beast Wars'', 黑猩猩队长, "Captain Chimpanzee"）, '''Xīngxīng Jiāngjūn''' (China ''Beast Machines'', 猩猩将军, "General Gorilla"), '''Qíng Tiān Shèng''' (comics, 擎天圣, "Sage that Supports the Sky")
*''Polish:'' '''Optimus Naczelny''' ("Optimus Primal"）
*''Portuguese:'' '''Primata Optimus''' (''Beast Machines'', "Optimus Primal")
*''Russian:'' '''King Kong''' (first ''Beast Wars'' dub), '''Optimus Commandeer''' (second ''Beast Wars'' dub, "Optimus the Commander"), '''Optimus Perviy''' (''Beast Machines'', "Optimus First")
*''Spanish:'' '''Optimus Primal''' (Spain), '''Optimus Primitivo''' (America, "Optimus Primal")

====Transmetal====
*''Japanese:'' '''Metals Convoy''' (メタルスコンボイ ''Metarusu Konboi'')
*''Italian:'' '''Metal Gorilla''' (toy)

====Optimal Optimus====
*''Japanese:'' '''Powered Convoy''' (パワードコンボイ ''Pawādo Konboi''), '''Optimal Optimus''' (オプティマルオプティマス ''Oputimaru Oputimasu'')
*''Italian:'' '''Optimus Primal''' (toy)

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Nightbird (G1)

2023-07-16T08:00:33Z

Murposit: More like “we”, unlike a certain “someone”…

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:''Nightbird is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[human]]-built robot from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Nightbird g1.jpg|thumb|"Dude? A giant robot ninja?" "No dude, a giant robot ninja chick!" "Duuuude!"]]
'''Nightbird''' is a giant female ninja robot built to "benefit [[human|mankind]]".

Yeah, those nunchucks are really gonna be ''benefiting'' their way through society.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
Nightbird was a robotic ninja warrior created by [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist]], ostensibly to show how advanced [[Human]] technology had become. The [[Decepticon]]s stole Nightbird, and [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] implanted her with an enhanced brain chip which turned the drone-like Nightbird into a true butt-kicking machine. Nightbird broke into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and stole the [[Autobot]]s' [[World Energy Chip]], which contained the locations of a variety of energy sources, energy sources that the Decepticons would most assuredly use for conquest!

The Autobots were, at first, hampered by their promise to Doctor Fujiyama not to damage or destroy the ninja robot, and found themselves flustered in botched attempts to capture her. Eventually, however, they used an [[electro mesh prison]] which drained Nightbird's power reserves and allowed the Autobots to capture her without serious damage. Doctor Fujiyama placed Nightbird into cold storage, and she gave an angry glare as she was stored away. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
Circa [[2010]], Nightbird was eventually broken out by [[Shadow]], her "younger brother" who was an AI lackey contained within a storage box attached to her thigh. Using her creator's lab, Nightbird upgraded herself {{Storylink|#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow bio}} and then attempted to steal away the three [[Trainbot]]s who still remained inactive. The other nine Trainbots attempted to stop her, with the six prototypes even combining into [[G Liner]]. Nightbird used Shadow's [[cerebro-shell]] functions to take over G Liner's mind, but her efforts were ultimately halted by the three remaining Trainbots. Taken into captivity once again, Nightbird used her ninja tricks to escape this time around. {{storylink|The Train Wars: The Origin}}

[[File:Nightbird Shadow Sequel.jpg|thumb|left|100px]]
Nightbird joined up with the Decepticons under the command of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], as he was the new form of her old master, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. When Galvatron was killed in [[2011]] by the [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], Nightbird refused to follow the new Decepticon leader, [[Scorponok (G1)|Megazarak]], and instead set out to improve her ninjutsu. Travelling to the [[Six Clan]]'s hidden village on their planet, Nightbird and Shadow met with the Clan's leader, who inducted the two into the group as "Nightbird Shadow". Nightbird trained hard, managing to attain flying squirrel and swan modes, but before she could attain two more alternate modes and become a true [[Six Changer]], she heard in the 2030s that Galvatron had returned as Super Megatron. She left to rejoin the Decepticons on [[Chaar]], bringing along two disciples, [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] and [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]], but not before receiving orders to put down the wayward member of the Six Clan, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. {{Storylink|#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow bio}} [[Road Pig (G2)|Road Pig]] and [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] would eventually develop a rivalry over Nightbird. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}}

In one of the [[Legends World]]'s [[Tigatron]]'s dreams, Nightbird was among the evil female Transformers (and related robots, evidently) who sought to kidnap him and fought the heroic female Transformers guarding him. [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] was in Nightbird's line of sight shortly before the dream ended due to Tigatron waking up. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}} [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] later saw Nightbird, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] in a vision of things to come. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

[[File:Transformers Legends LG15 Nightbirds rampage.jpg|thumb|]]

Megatron brought Nightbird with him to the Legends World, where he presented her to the public as a [[Tera-Kura Co.]] ninja maid robot under the name "Nightbird Shadow". To prevent her from causing any problems, he equipped her a clumsiness function that customers found adorable, leading to Tera-Kura mass-producing and selling Nightbird clones for profit. The clones then immediately went out of control and started rampaging through Tokyo, something Megatron credited to their inherently evil Decepticon souls, but were stopped in their tracks by their own clumsiness. The [[Megatron (BW)|local Megatron]] prepared for a mass recall, but the customers of the Nightbirds protested that the clones' little "mischievous streak" was just charming, and they remained on the market. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}}

[[File:TFLegendVol17DecepticonHalloweenCostumes.jpg|thumb|left]]
During [[Halloween]], Megatron had Nightbird Shadow go trick-or-treating for energy alongside Blackarachnia and Slipstream. Dressed up as a ghost, she and the others knocked on Tigatron's door before getting accosted by [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], who were defeated by Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}} Later, when quizzed by [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] about her backstory, Nightbird explained her history with the Six Clan and her students, which Rattrap found hard to believe.

At Tera-Kura, employees became enchanted with Nightbird's cuteness when she took off her mask, prompting the company to begin producing the absurdly popular "Nightbird Maskless Version". {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}} Nightbird later swooned over the foreign [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] with the other female Tera-Kura employees, {{Storylink|LG19 Sprung Prologue}} driving Tigatron to envy. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 19|Bonus Edition Vol. 19}} The three later came with Megatron on a hot springs trip, and were thus absent when Tera-Kura Co. was briefly taken over by [[Waspinator (BW)#Cartoon continuity|Waspinator]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Waspinator}} Nightbird Shadow and Slipstream were targeted by [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] in his quest to send all the Legends World's interdimensional visitors back to their own universes, prompting Megatron to intervene and seemingly lose his life saving his soldiers. As they crowded around his body, however, they found that Megatron persisted in a tiny new body that Nightbird found cute. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], leader of Tera-Kura Co.'s science department and the one in charge of the Nightbird clone production, allied with the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] near one of the production lines. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} On a chart showing the employees of the newly formed Decepticon Tera-Kura Co. and their titles, Nightbird Shadow was included as one of the "three office ladies". {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} When Megatron turned into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and went on a rampage in the city, Nightbird Shadow and the other two tried to talk (well, sign language) him out of it, but their calling him "Megatron" only angered Galvatron further and he opened fire on them. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} Nightbird was later present for [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]'s failed attempt at usurping Megatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}}

[[File:Nightbird stabs Sixshot.jpg|thumb|]]
Nightbird's continued time at the office involved getting hypnotized into fawning over [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} getting her dress ripped off by [[Apeface]]'s telekinesis, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}} and standing around while Megatron argued with [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} When the Headmasters turned against Tera-Kura Co. and came to steal [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]] from them, Nightbird led her clones into battle against the traitorous [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} Nightbird saw her chance to fulfil her secret mission from the Six Clan when Sixshot appeared in the Legends World. When the rogue ninja was distracted by his victory over [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], she snuck up behind him and impaled him, told him he had broken the Six Clan's laws, and left him to die. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}}

Nightbird remained at Tera-Kura Co. after Megatron left to become mayor, but remained loyal to him and helped take back the company after it was conquered by the [[Concurrence]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}} With the destruction of the Legends World, Nightbird returned with Megatron to their own universe. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}} She honored the terms of the [[Cybertron Alliance]], the peace treaty between Autobots and Decepticons negotiated by Optimus and Megatron. At the ceremony, she tried to bring about personal peace between her former protégés, Road Rocket and Road Pig. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

Feeling a kinship with them, {{Storylink|#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow bio}} Nightbird brought the [[Selector]]s before [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in [[2050]], allowing [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] to make his plea for the Decepticon to assist them in revolution against their creators, the [[human]]s. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}
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===3H comics===
[[File:Departure Nightbird army.jpg|upright=2.5|left|thumb|Bombshell would be [[Insecticon clone|so proud]].]]
In 2025 or so, Fujiyama, apparently having learned ''nothing'', built an entire army of Nightbird drones. When they went on a rampage, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] came to the doctor's aid. Though they were rather outnumbered, the group held off the drones long enough for [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] to arrive with help and an evacuation shuttle. This was only just too late for Wheelie, who found his back slashed open by a Nightbird drone, disabling him from getting to the shuttle. Loyal to his friend, Daniel stayed with him as the others fled. When he could no longer fight off the drones, he detonated an explosive to destroy them, killing himself and Wheelie in the process. {{storylink|Departure}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Infestation Aztec Theatres inside.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Then, would those be ''male'' ninja robots?]]
A science fiction movie, ''[[Enter the Nightbird (film)|Enter the Nightbird]]'', featured Nightbird kicking shiny metal robo-ass. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}}

===''Kre-O'' comic===
Nightbird was wanted as one of Earth's five most wanted criminals. Little did the Autobots know that their list was out of date, leading to their shock when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] came under attack from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Autobot Spike]], [[Donny Finkleberg|Robot Master]], [[Doctor Arkeville|Dr. Arkeville]], [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]... and a whole lotta Nightbirds! The villains nearly managed to steal Metroplex's brain, but were thwarted at the last possible moment by [[Carzap (BT)|Carzap]] and [[G.B. Blackrock]]. In the battle's aftermath, several Nightbirds found themselves strewn about in pieces. {{storylink|The Brick List: Earth's Most Wanted}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
Nightbird was identified as a [[Cityspeaker]] by a [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] newscaster. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 1}}

===Velocitron Speedia 500===
[[File:VelocitronSpeedia1-SwerveNightbird.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Benefiting mankind over here.]]
Nightbird served as the {{w|race queen}} for the [[Speedia 500]], {{Storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 1}} and cheered as the race neared its end. {{storylink|Velocitron Speedia 500 Part 2}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
At her unveiling by Doctor Fujiyama, Nightbird was stolen by the Decepticons and reprogrammed by Hardshell to serve them. She was sent on a mission to Autobot HQ, where she stole the World Energy Chip and successfully escaped into the desert, however Jazz and Brawn gave chase, and despite the best efforts of the Decepticons, she was recovered along with the chip. The Autobots returned her to Doctor Fujiyama, who put her in stasis. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird (Legends)|Enter the Nightbird}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Zeta#As Nightbird}}
Nightbird appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. She is portrayed by Zeta. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:NightbirdEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=2| So about that upgrade....]]
Programmed with the skills of a mighty ninja, the non-sentient Nightbird developed a full meta-processor brain after being implanted with one of Bombshell's cerebro shells, which merged with her own simulated intelligence.

Nightbird became one of the greatest threats to the Autobots, even more so when—as Bombshell was reformatted—she gained true sentience and freedom of thought. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Nightbird character bio}}

When Arcee, the Autobots' recon and decoy specialist, was sent to Earth, Nightbird was sent in response. Nightbird had some showdowns with Arcee before settling in with the rest of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Crystal City}}

*'''Class:''' Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:'''Nightbird uses her gun on a target, then closes in and kicks and punches it.
*'''Ability:''' '''Holo Decoy''' - Place a decoy that soaks up damage and stuns a defense. Only one decoy can be active at a time.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:nightbird Nightbird at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''Kre-O''===
*'''Earth's Most Wanted''' (Kreon multi-pack, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': Katana, nunchaku, sai, two shuriken, ''Kre-O'' stand-plate

: [[Kreon]] Nightbird uses the standard Kreon body, despite being released in 2015, the year Kreon construction changed every piece from the neck down. She uses Lockdown's helmet, though with the mask portion clipped on backwards. She has a backpack that can sheath her katana and a clip on her arm for additional weapon storage.

: The "Earth's Most Wanted" Kreon pack was originally available only at [[BotCon 2015]], and also includes Kreons of [[Doctor Arkeville#Kre-O|Doctor Arkeville]], [[Donny Finkleberg#Kre-O|Robot Master]], [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)#Kre-O|Sentinel Prime]], the [[Headmaster (Animated)#Kre-O|Headmaster]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Kre-O|Autobot Spike]].

===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-toy Nightbird.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's everything we've always wanted.]]
*'''Nightbird Shadow''' (Deluxe, 2015)
**''ID number:'' '''LG15'''
**''Release date'': [[October 24]] 2015
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, rifle, two swords, two sais

:Part of the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Transformers Legends]]'' toys (an assortment of entirely ''Legends''-exclusive female villains), "Nightbird Shadow" is a [[retool]]ing of the running change [[variant]] of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Generations: Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Generations|Arcee]] featuring a new head and chest, transforming into a Cybertronian open-top sports car. She includes all four of Arcee's weapons – two swords, a large gun and a small gun – as well as two new sai accessories. All six of her weapons each feature several universally-sized rectangular pegs that allows them to be tabbed into multiple matching ports in her fists, forearms, hips, shoulders, and the sides and rear of her car mode. Additionally, her two guns can store beneath her car mode.

:As a retool of the second version of ''Thrilling 30'' Arcee, Nightbird Shadow uses the "open" hand sculpts, which feature a rim at the bottom of the fist to prevent weapon handles from sliding too far in and potentially getting stuck. Unfortunately, this prevents her from properly holding her blasters and swords, but her new sai weapons sidestep this issue by having narrower sections at the end of the handles that can slide past the rims inside the hands, allowing Nightbird to wield the weapons properly if the sais' side tabs are pointed inwards.

:[[Stock photography]] promoting the figure depicted the sai accessories as painted plastic, but they are rendered in translucent yellow on the final production figure. These photos also lack the Decepticon symbol on her car-mode hood.

: Her name is a reference to the Japanese title of her debut cartoon episode: "The Shadow of Nightbird" (ナイトバードの影).
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Nightbird.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Are wa Nan-nan ja? Nan ja? Nan ja? Nin-ninja, ninja ninja Kakuranger, ninja ninja Ninja Sentai Kakuranger!'']]
*'''Nightbird''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Series'': '''''War for Cybertron: Siege'''''
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-GS07'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[September 7]], 2019
**''Accessories:'' "Venomizer Blaster", "Nightshock Baton", 2 "Flash Grenades"
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: A ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' add-on to ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'', Nightbird is a redeco and new head retool of [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Chromia]], transforming into a Cybertronian car. Like Chromia, Nightbird includes a gun compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. Two grenades can connect to the barrel, and the scope can be detached and can extend the barrel as well, allowing you to change the length of the barrel and/or scope. The grenades can also attach to the back of the vehicle, as if they are big exhaust pipes. Hasbro stock photography also suggests plugging one grenade into the pegged end of the silencer and the other into the underside of Nightbird's hand, creating the appearance of some sort of small staff to make up for her otherwise notable lack of melee weaponry. The instructions instead suggest connecting the two grenades together, then pegging the silencer on top to make a rather bottom-heavy baton. The arrangement can be reversed to make a mace. Unlike most ''Siege'' figures, Nightbird is basically spotless, with no battle damage paint applications anywhere on her body. She also features multiple hardpoints all over herself and her weapon to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Despite Nightbird sharing a similar transformation scheme with the ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]/[[Firestar (G1)|Novastar]] mold, the Chromia/Nightbird mold is ''mostly'' unique, save for the wheels, thighs and hip [[ball joint]] sockets.

: Some copies of Nightbird seem to suffer from either mold degradation or poor quality control, with exceptionally tight peg holes, loose joints, and excess plastic. Sometimes the extra plastic is simply extra flash near molding lines from the [[sprue]] which hasn't been removed, while other times it's in more problematic spots like the opening around the peg holes on the grenades. Others have reported figures arriving broken or breaking after transforming it for the first time.

: The [[Stock photography|stock photos]] on the Hasbro Pulse website show the vehicle mode mistransformed. One has the robot mode feet exposed in vehicle mode, neglecting to fold out the front panel to cover them. The other shows the grenades/tail pipes at a very high angle, meaning the head is not rotated completely backward. This one also shows the silencer piece attached to the ''side'' of the blaster, which is possible but not intentional as the hole that allows this is a different shape and much longer than the notch.

:This toy was released exclusively through [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in North America, and [[TakaraTomy Mall]] in Japan. It was also available at general retail in Singapore.
{{--}}

=== ''Masterpiece'' ===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-55-Nightbird.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You gave her ''rocket launchers?!''" "Look, it's harder to build a robot without them, okay? They're load-bearing."]]
*'''Nightbird Shadow''' ([[February 28]], [[2022]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''MP-55'''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''MP-51+'''
**''Accessories'': 2 swords, 2 sais, 2 [[lightsaber]] handles, 2 lightsaber blades, 2 shuriken, 2 guns,2 mouthplates, 3 [[Fire Blast effect]]s, holster, alternate face

:''[[Masterpiece]]'' Nightbird is a retool of ''Masterpiece'' [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]], transforming into a Cybertronic car. In addition to recolors of the two small guns, three blast effects, and holster that were among the accessories included with Arcee, Nightbird comes with a veritable arsenal of new weapons: two lightsabers with removable blades, two sai, two shuriken (all drawn from the original cartoon), and two swords based on those which came with the ''Legends'' figure. Nightbird's mouthplate can be removed to reveal her full face, and she also comes with an additional unmasked face (complete with molded anime-esque sweatdrop) inspired by [[LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel|her appearance in the ''Legends'' comic]] that is also compatible with the mouthplate.

:Amusingly, Nightbird's [[instructions]] depict an ''official "swan mode"'' directly based on the aforementioned ''Legends'' comic episode. And yes, it's just as ridiculous as it was in the comic.
:*[[Source:The Transformers: Masterpiece#MP-55 Destron Ninja Nightbird Shadow|''Masterpiece'' Nightbird Shadow bio translation]]
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4PNightbird.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Nightbird, Enigmatic Agent''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4P: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''P7/2019'''
**''Stars: ''7
:'''Nightbird, Enigmatic Agent''' was released as an in-store play promo for the Transformers Trading Card Game's Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II release.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Nightbird's gadgets to benefit humanity include: {{w|nunchaku}} (unused), a pair of {{w|Sai (weapon)|''sai'' daggers}} (also unused), a wrist-mounted grappling hook, magnetic feet (they also work on rocks!), fist-replacing sawblades, {{w|Metsubushi|some kind of spin/make bright light/disappear gimmick}}, an endless supply of hip-stored energized [[shuriken]], a beam saber, another unused weapon the hilt of which is visible on her "backpack", a glowing magnetic [[tractor beam]], and stereo speaker-nullifying metal donuts. Additionally, she vanishes after jumping over a cliff edge, leading Mirage to wonder if she has the power of invisibility.
*The Nightbirds in ''The Wreckers'' comic have four different accent colors, the same colors as the bandanas of the {{w|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}.
*Nightbird was featured among the Decepticon forces on the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] [[20th Anniversary Lithograph]].
*A screencap of Nightbird was used to represent the [[Nightracer (G1)|Nightracer]] in the comic story "[[A Flash Forward, Part 2]]" since her head was a close fit and the art style matched the images of other Decepticons next to her. According to [[Pete Sinclair]] and [[Jesse Wittenrich]], the image wasn't supposed to be recognizable as Nightbird once it was obscured by [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]], but either Sky-Byte didn't cover her up in a way that would obscure her enough, or maybe we're just that good. She's not intended to be the same character as Nightbird.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nightbird''' (ナイトバード ''Naitobādo'')
*''French:'' '''Oiseau de Nuit''' (Europe, "Nightbird")
*''Italian:'' '''Ninja'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yèyīng''' (China, 夜莺, "Nightingale"), '''Yèniǎo''' (Taiwan, 夜鳥, "Nightbird")
*''Russian:'' '''Golubka''' (Голубка, "Dove")
*''Spanish:'' '''Ave Nocturna''' (Latin America, "Nightbird")

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The Human Factor!

2023-07-12T08:12:51Z

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{{disambig2|1990 comic story|the 2012 cartoon episode|The Human Factor}}
{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #68
|prev=Rhythms of Darkness!
|next=Eye of the Storm
|title="The Human Factor!"
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #302–305
|prev2=Dreadwind's Xmas!
|next2=Eye of the Storm
|image=MarvelUS-68.jpg
|caption=Not Starscream's best moment.
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=May [[1990]]
|coverdate=July 1990
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|artist=[[Dwayne Turner]]
|colorist=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|letterer=[[Rick Parker]]
|editor=[[Don Daley]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}
'''Puny anti-Transformer flesh creatures fight to protect a world that hates and fears them.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:HumanFactor-RaptureThunderpunch.jpg|thumb|left]]
In the aftermath of the [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]] debacle, [[G.B. Blackrock]] has been given carte blanche to assemble a new team to deal with [[Transformer]]-related incidents. He has focused on gathering [[mutant (human)|super-humans]], people with a unique genetic quirk that gives them powers beyond normal men. His first two recruits, [[Thunderpunch|Lee Gruber]] and [[Rapture|Katrina Vesotzky]], are given special codenames (Thunderpunch and Rapture, respectively) and costumes to appeal to the public. They're both bitter outcasts who don't get on with each other ''or'' Blackrock and, to his dismay, don't entirely give a crap about the mission, but they're willing to give this half a shot.

Their first mission is to hunt down a third potential member, referred to as [[Dynamo|"Mister X"]], who wiped out the [[Air Strike Patrol]] in [[Louisiana]] and then panicked when he'd almost killed bystanders. Unfortunately, [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] wants Mister X too. He sees the human's power as a bottomless fountain of energy, the [[Powermaster]] process on steroids, giving him enough power to challenge and defeat [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] for leadership of the [[Decepticon]]s. Blackrock's bickering crew have, thanks to a news crew, found out X is a [[Mexico|Mexican]] named Hector Dialonzo and are able to make contact with him, getting him to wait for them and hear out their offer of joining them in return for temporary citizenship. What neither party realises is that [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] got their first and is making her own pitch to him!

Starscream arrives second and begins to battle Circuit Breaker for Dialonzo. She begins tearing his circuitry apart, but is struck down from behind by a mysterious assailant who's been tracking Starscream. With a bartender at risk, Dialonzo agrees to come with the Decepticon until Blackrock's team arrives. They almost take down Starscream, just as they've trained, until Circuit Breaker gets involved again and swats Thunderpunch away so ''she'' can kill the Decepticon!

The potential three-way fight ends when Dialonzo violently calls a time-out, and says he will listen to each proposal and then decide for himself. Starscream offers revenge against those who wronged him and a chance at conquest, Circuit Breaker offers a crusade against the evil robots and the adoration of the masses, but Blackrock simply offers the truth—the chance to be branded either hero or traitor by the public, but to ultimately do what is right. Starscream naturally attempts to cheat, but is blasted by Rapture's dream-power and then ultimately brought down by the rest of the team. In the end, Blackrock extends his offer to Josie as well, who he's noticed is burning out and becoming far too cold, and she reluctantly accepts.

Sometime later, Starscream awakens to find himself eyes-to-eye with [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], who has an offer of his own...
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Tailwind (G1)|Tailwind]] (5)
*[[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]] (6)
*[[Nightflight (G1)|Nightflight]] (7)
*[[Whisper (G1)|Whisper]] (8)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] (9)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] (10)
*''[[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'' (dream sequence only) (12)
|c3=
*[[Thunderpunch]] (1)
*[[G.B. Blackrock]] (2)
*[[Rapture]] (3)
*[[Dynamo]] (4)
*[[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] (11)
}}

==Quotes==
"The second Decepticon -- '''Stormcloud''', I think he says his name is -- explains '''colorfully''' what he's going to '''do''' to Mister X for acing his pal."
:—'''Blackrock''' narrates the Air Strike Patrol's last stand.

"'''Why?''' Why the '''costumes'''?" 
"Did you never read '''comics''' as a kid? It's the done thing! If you're going to be '''heroes'''-- you have to '''look the part!'''"
:—'''Lee Gruber''' and '''G.B. Blackrock''' lampshade

"I want you two ready for '''anything!''' Well, are you?" 
"Ready? Yeah, I'm ready... ready to dance '''Swan Lake''' in this gear!"
:—'''G.B. Blackrock''' and '''Lee Gruber'''

"Josie Beller '''died''' years ago, Blackrock. There's only '''Circuit Breaker'''. Now stand aside and let me do the job I was built for!"
:—'''Circuit Breaker'''

==Notes==
===Artwork and technical errors===
*Thunderpunch and Rapture's costumes are colored incorrectly on the cover.
*Dwayne Turner's artwork on this issue is crude and sketchy, with the action often hard to follow, as when Dialonzo (seemingly) uses his powers to put down all the combatants. He also consistently draws Starscream's back as a single flat wing-shaped plane. Turner never worked on the comic again and you can see why. He did get better on other comics!
*Starscream responds to a fighter pilot's dialogue even though he could not possibly have heard it. Comics!

===Continuity errors===
*An unnamed news crew filmed Dialonzo's fight with the Patrol and then somehow found out his real name and location, which the government-affiliated Blackrock was unable to do. Once they'd done the work, Blackrock somehow made contact and it's not clear how unless he got the newsies to do it for him.

===Continuity notes===
*The episode's events happen "a month or so" after the attack on [[MacDill Air Force Base]] (issues #56-59.) The Air Strike Patrol have been rampaging across the southern states of the US and the Autobots don't seem to have been stopping them, implying that when they went on the Matrix Quest they stopped paying attention to Earth.
*The "[National] [[National Security Council|Security Council]]" is mentioned as having "grudgingly" accepted Autobots and Decepticons are separate factions, and scrapping RAAT afterwards. This is the first time we've heard what happened to the once-ubiquitous RAAT.
*This is the first appearance of the human super-beings who would become the [[Neo-Knights]]. (In the UK reprints, however, the "Previously" recaps were already calling them the Neo-Knights.) You may think superhumans is a new development for the comic but [[Spider-Man]] has already turned up!
*Starscream wants to use Dynamo as an upgrade of the [[Powermaster]] process, tying the plot in to established power boosts.
*Circuit Breaker has gone even ''loopier'', now saying Josie Beller "died years ago" and referring to herself as being "built for" killing robots. Blackrock is disturbed by this and also feels guilty that he hasn't done enough for her. He's not wrong: after "[[DIS-Integrated Circuits!]]", they never met again until now!
*We learn that [[Transformer]]s cannot power up to maximum energy levels using [[Earth]] fuels.
*The Air Strike Patrol are killed off permanently here.
*Starscream remembers fighting Circuit Breaker from back in US issue [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#9]]... after being [[Command Performances!|killed]] [[Dark Star|twice]]. Now '''that's''' a good memory!
**Circuit Breaker doesn't remember him at all.
*Shockwave has been walking around very not dead in the Marvel UK strips. (Starscream should also have heard about it) By this point, Furman's long given up on trying to tie US and UK together but will go on to not contradict any UK stories when he handwaves Shockwave's survival.

===Real-life references===
* Blackrock Industries is headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]] - a change from the long-standing [[Portland]] headquarters of [[Blackrock Enterprises|Blackrock ''Enterprises'']]. The Air Attack Squad is defeated at a refinery in [[Louisiana]]; Starscream passes by [[Jacksonville]], [[Florida]] on his way to [[Matacumbe Key]].
*The {{w|United States National Security Council}}, rather than a fictional body like [[Triple-I]], are giving Blackrock his mandate.
*The Neo-Knights ''in-universe'' look like comic-book superheroes. Blackrock deliberately modelled them on fictional heroes so they'd "look the part" to the general public.
*We're told Rapture was "destitute, down-and-out". With her later lines of having had "more than my fill" of men telling her what to do and that she's not a "tool to be used as you see fit", there seems to be a coded reference to sex work.
*Thunderpunch makes reference to the classic ballet ''[[Swan Lake]]''.

===Other trivia===
*Whether intended here or not, the Neo-Knights will become a really obvious attempt by Simon Furman to get his foot in the Marvel Universe door and get some superhero spinoffs going. In the final issue of this series, he'll even talk about plans to get a Neo-Knight series going ([[Neo-Knights#Notes|and a pitch was made]]).
*Thunderpunch is a really obnoxious git.
*Simon Furman describes this issue as perhaps the only one in his whole career where he has been "disappointed with the way [it] came out."<ref>"I can honestly say, apart from maybe Transformers (US) #68, I’ve never been truly disappointed with the way an issue or series came out."—[http://web.archive.org/web/20081209144812/http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=5032 Simon Furman on the IDW Forums, 2008-12-05]</ref> In [[Best of Transformers: Eye of the Storm|a Titan collection]], this issue was deliberately left out at Furman's request.
*The UK cover of #305 is a reprint of interior artwork from #29.<ref>[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/gallery.php?g2_itemId=14444 Shockwave calendar for October] from [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!|UK issue 29]].</ref>
*A ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Transformers Universe]]'' profile for [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] is found after the main story.
*In the credits, editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] is listed as "Mutant".
*The "Next Issue" box ends its exclamation-laden promises for the next issue's contents with "AND '''MORE''' ''STUPID EXCLAMATIONS!''"

===Bot Roster===
*Autobots: 30 active; 8 rogue Micromasters; 1 in storage, 31 offline, 25 presumed offline. (95 total)
*Decepticons: 22 active, 2 gone rogue; 26 offline, 25 presumed offline, 3 offline/missing. The Air Strike team is taken out of the picture for good. (78 total)

===UK printing===
'''Issue #302:'''
*'''Additional ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[Dreadwind's Xmas!]]"
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "[[In the National Interest]]"
*'''Other strips:''' ''[[Action Force (comic)|G.I. Joe the Action Force]]'' - "Alliance of Convenience" and ''[[Combat Colin]]''
'''Issue #303:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "In the National Interest"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Alliance of Convenience" and ''Combat Colin''
'''Issue #304:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "In the National Interest"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Alliance of Convenience" and ''Combat Colin''
'''Issue #305:'''
*'''Reprint ''Transformers'' story:''' "In the National Interest"
*'''Other strips:''' ''G.I. Joe the Action Force'' - "Alliance of Convenience" and ''Combat Colin''

===Covers (5)===
*'''US issue #68 cover:''' Starscream punched by Thunderpunch, by [[Dwayne Turner]].
*'''UK issue #302 cover:''' [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]]'s [[Christmas]], by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]] and [[John Burns]].
*'''UK issue #303 cover:''' Peeping Tom Starscream, by Stewart Johnson and [[Robin Bouttell]].
*'''UK issue #304 cover:''' Starscream vs Circuit Breaker, by [[John Marshall]], [[Bambos Georgiou]] and Robin Bouttell.
*'''UK issue #305 cover:''' Shockwave, by [[Richard Fisher]].
<gallery>
File:MarvelUS-68.jpg|'''US issue #68''' - At least put some shoes on!
File:MarvelUK-302.jpg|'''UK issue #302''' - Strangely, this cover relates to the letters page. Even stranger, the middle guy is supposed to be Blaster.
File:MarvelUK-303.jpg|'''UK issue #303''' - All he wants is the funny hat.
File:MarvelUK-304.jpg|'''UK issue #304''' - Sheeargh!
File:MarvelUK-305.jpg|'''UK issue #305''' - No-one remembers the last time we used this pic? Good!
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
====US====
*Taito ''Wrath of the Black Manta'' for Nintendo - inside front cover
*LJN ''The Uncanny X-Men'' for Nintendo - between pages 4 & 5
*Capcom ''Bionic Commando'' - between pages 5 & 6
*TSR ''AD&D'' books - between pages 7 & 8
*Tradewest ''Super Off-Road'' for Nintendo - between pages 8 & 9
*Chicago and Southern Cal. Comic Cons - between pages 16 & 17
*''Dick Tracy'' movie - between pages 17 & 18
*Bullpen Bulletins and checklist - between pages 19 & 20
*Comic book convention schedules - between pages 20 & 21
*[[Letters page|Transmissions]]
*Marvel subscription service
*Capcom ''Code Name: Viper'' - inside back cover
*Ultra Games ''Nemesis'' for Nintendo Game Boy (back cover)

====UK====
????

===Reprints===
*'''''[[Transformers: Matrix Quest]]'' TPB:''' Thunderwing, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], and half of [[Primus]], by [[Andrew Wildman]].
*'''''Transformers: Matrix Quest'' HC:''' Thunderwing with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], by [[Pat Lee]].
*'''[[Classic Transformers Volume 5|''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5]]:''' panels from "[[Eye of the Storm]]", "[[Deadly Obsession]]" "[[All Fall Down]]" and "[[...All This and Civil War 2]]".
*'''[[The Transformers Classics, Vol. 6|''The Transformers Classics,'' Vol. 6]]:''' [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], by [[Guido Guidi]].
*'''[[Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection|''Transformers: The Definitive G1 Collection:Volume 18: Edge of Extinction'']]''': [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], above an interior scene ([[The Void! (US)|issue #74]]) of Powermaster [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] battling the [[Acolyte of Unicron|Acolytes of Unicron]]. Grimlock art by [[Guido Guidi]], Retro art by [[Andrew Wildman]] (pencils) and [[Stephen Baskerville]] (inks).
<gallery>
File:Titan-MatrixQuestSC.jpg|'''''Transformers: Matrix Quest'' TPB''' (Titan Books, 2002)
File:Titan-MatrixQuestHC.jpg|'''''Transformers: Matrix Quest'' HC''' (Titan Books, 2002)
File:Classic Transformers Vol5.jpg|'''''Classic Transformers'' Volume 5''' (IDW Publishing, 2009)
File:TFClassicsVol6.jpg|'''''The Transformers Classics,'' Vol. 6''' (IDW Publishing, 2013)
File:DefinitiveG1Collection v18.jpg|'''''The Definitive G1 Collection: Volume 18: Edge of Extinction''''' (Hachette Partworks, 2017)
</gallery>

==References==
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Pokeformers

2023-07-10T07:16:09Z

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[[Image:Anothercon_pikachu.jpg|right|350px|All Hail Megatron as a Pokémon.]]
'''Pokeformers''' (or '''Pokéformers''') is a derogatory term often used to refer to the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|''Armada'' franchise]] by members of the Transformers [[fandom]] who weren't particularly fond of the series. The term is a {{w|portmanteau}} of the words "{{w|Pokémon}}" and "Transformers".

Some fans began referring to ''Armada'' as "Pokeformers" because of superficial similarities between the two franchise's premises: each featured a collection of [[Mini-Con|small, cute characters]] with amazing powers and [[Targetmaster (technology)#Japanese cartoon continuity|limited vocal skills]] which buyers were urged to collect as many of as they could. The ''Armada'' animated series did little to help refute this comparison, with the first half of the show featuring virtually nothing ''but'' the Transformers searching for new Mini-Cons in an attempt to "collect 'em all"—ironically taking the theme to an even greater extent than the ''Pokémon'' cartoon itself, which only gives over a small percentage of its episodes to the capture of new creatures. It tends to be the preference of the detractors in question, however, to ignore the fact that the "Mini-Con of the Week" focus disappeared ''completely'' as the series moved into its second half, and that the comic series was ''never'' like that (among other things, the comic Mini-Cons were every bit as verbose as their "[[Bulk]]" brethren).

Although the collection aspect was enough of a similarity for people to draw comparisons between the two franchises (in both fair and unfair ways), it didn't seem to be at the true heart of the issue. Rather, the ''Armada'' show had a lot of stereotypical anime conventions (which had been seen in Transformers [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|before]]), was marketed for pre-teens, and wasn't always serious: all traits shared with ''Pokémon''... and hundreds of other shows. Essentially, this is a comparison made primarily by people who disliked ''Armada'' and wanted to make it sound dumb by associating it with something else they disliked (and wrongfully assumed other people disliked as well, though the Pokémon franchise still remains quite popular with the adult demographic).

It could be fairly stated that both ''Pokémon'' and ''Armada'' simply tapped into a tried and true marketing approach [[To sell toys|to sell their product]]. Furthermore, ''Armada'' was far from the first ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the "[[Combiner|Collect them all!]]" approach; it has been a common marketing theme of the [[Transformers brand]] since its inception.

==Meanwhile==
[[File:BeastWarsMetals1 Rattrap beast mode.jpg|center|180px|thumb|This happened.]]
Yup.

==External links==
*[https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pokémon ''Pokémon''] on Bulbapedia, the community-driven ''Pokémon'' encyclopedia
*''{{w|Bakugan Battle Brawlers|Bakugan}}'', Pokeformers for literal minded people

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Waspinator (BW)

2023-05-30T02:57:06Z

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:''Waspinator is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Waspinatorbw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Waspinator: chew-toy of fate.]]
'''Waspinator''' (aka '''Wasp''', '''Thrustinator''', or '''Waspscream''') is the universe's whipping boy. If something goes wrong, it happens to him. If something blows up, he's usually at the epicenter of the explosion. He has been blasted, burned, shot down, torn up, crushed, slashed, smashed, bashed, and otherwise reduced to his component parts times beyond counting. Disturbingly, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] has taken to collecting his severed components.

Waspinator's not the brightest 'bot in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] has classified the harebrained Predacon as expendable, much to Waspinator's dismay; he doesn't get much more respect from anyone else, either, though Terrorsaur would occasionally remember to drag him back to base for repairs. His speech quirks don't help: he tends to refer to himself in the third person and to most other people by nicknames like [[Cheetor (BW)|"cat-bot"]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|"two-head."]] He's also a bit too fond of the letter "Z". (Those prone to witticisms might say he has a "liszzzzp.")

Waspinator may be dumb, but he's not stupid. He has caught on to his lot in life and tries to avoid his fate as often as possible... but fate always finds him. Thankfully, he's almost supernaturally durable and has survived the most devastating and humiliating of defeats.

{{quote|[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] blow up, Waszzpinator must salvage. Waszzpinator blow up, ''nobody'' salvage! Why universe hate Waszzpinator?|Waspinator laments his lot in life|"[[Deep Metal]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
[[File:Optimusprimalvsmegatronwaspinator.jpg|left|thumb|"This new aerobics regimen is great! Work, you abs!"]]

The Waspinator was a fearsome warrior of monstrous appearance, striking fear with the eerie sound of his ominous buzzing. He striked down helpless victims using his secret wing missiles, poisoning them with his cyber-sting. {{storylink|#Toys|Waspinator bio}} He also liked to gang up on his victims with his partner, [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]]. {{storylink|Buzz Saw (BW)#Toys|Buzz Saw bio}}

When the Maximals located the Predacons' genetics lab, Waspinator was present along with Megatron and Tarantulas to fend them off. Waspinator exchanged blasts with Cheetor before Megatron initiated the lab's self-destruct mechanism, at which point the Predacons retreated. {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}}

When the [[quantum surge]] physically upgraded Waspinator into a [[Transmetal]], his personality remained the same. He, however, found a renewed drive to eliminate the Maximals, accompanied by enhanced speed. {{storylink|#Toys|Transmetal Waspinator Bio}}

The [[Transmetal|Metals]] upgrade did little to stem Waspinator's annoying buzzing, and he still suffered many bouts of violence. {{storylink|#Toys|Metals Waspeeter bio}}
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===Cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Mingliang]] (Chinese), [[Mikhail Tihonov]] (Russian, 2nd dub), [[Ivo Roberto]] (Portuguese), [[Fábio Vilalonga]] (Portuguese, some episodes), [[Diego Sabre]] (Italian), [[Pierre Laurent]] (French), [[Roberto Molina]] (Latin American Spanish, season 1), [[Carlos Íñigo]] (Latin American Spanish, last episodes of season 1, season 2 and season 3), [[Gabriel Gama]] (Latin American Spanish, last 2 episodes of season 3), [[José Padilla]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Holger Potzern]] (German)}}

[[File:BeastWars1 Waspinator robotmode.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Remember when Waspinator used to be a threat? Because ''he'' doesn't, the poor guy.]]
Waspinator, part of [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s rogue band of Predacons, landed on an unknown planet with dangerous levels of unstable [[energon]]. To protect themselves from the energon, the Predacons took organic [[beast mode]]s. In Waspinator's case, he now transformed into a large, green wasp. The first conflict between the stranded Predacons and their Maximal pursuers came when the Maximal [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] stumbled across Waspinator. In a stark contrast to his later career, he actually proved to be a serious threat and had the advantage over the inexperienced Cheetor, pinning the young Maximal down in a canyon. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

[[File:BeastWars2-Waspywasp.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]

The Predacons pursued the Maximals and interrupted a fight between [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. When a stray shot exposed a cache of energon atop a nearby mountain, the Predacons headed for it. Waspinator was teamed with [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] for the first time, in an attempt to slow the Maximals down. They were chased off by a missile from Primal and rejoined the others for a mountaintop battle, wherein Cheetor attempted to have a rematch with Waspinator. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

Waspinator helped [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and Terrorsaur install some perimeter defenses around the Predacon base. {{storylink|The Web}} When Cheetor ended up in the Predacon base through some sort of freak teleportation system, Waspinator and Scorponok tried to kill him, but only succeeded in blowing themselves up with their own missiles. Little did Waspinator know that he would be blown up numerous times in the adventures to come. {{storylink|Equal Measures}}

[[File:ChainOfCommand Waspinator gets shot up.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"...and here we see a wild Waspinator in its natural state."]]
Waspinator was part of an attack on the Maximals at the [[Standing Stones]]. He survived that battle, but when an [[Vok probe|alien probe]] appeared at the circle, he and Megatron attempted to take possession of it, and a pulse of energy zapped them. They turned up, badly damaged, back at the Predacon base. After repairs, Megatron sent Waspinator and Scorponok to guard the circle. The Maximals soon turned up to try and extract Primal from the probe. Waspinator attempted to sneak up on [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], only for the Maximal to see his reflection on the probe and ventilate him with a chaingun. Waspinator fell backwards against a standing stone, activating a sequence which freed Primal from the probe. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}

After Terrorsaur managed to slag Megatron and take leadership of the Predacons, Waspinator and Scorponok promptly fixed Megatron. {{storylink|Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge}} When a [[stasis pod]] crashed, Waspinator and Terrorsaur went directly to the ''Axalon'' and ambushed Optimus Primal when he emerged to look for the pod. Though they succeeded, Dinobot dropped a huge rock on Waspinator, and Terrorsaur had to help his fellow. Waspinator was still healthy enough to report to Megatron, who sent the pair to capture the pod. On the way, they managed to slow down the Maximals by destroying an ice bridge, but by the time they reached the pod, [[Tigatron]] had already been activated. The new Maximal fought them off. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}

[[File:Better Mousetrap Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Wazzzzpinator not want to know "who'zzzz there?"]]
In one of Waspinator's few victories, he managed to retrieve the stasis pod which gave birth to [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. When Terrorsaur again deposed of Megatron, Waspinator seemed happy to follow his fellow Predacon. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}} Perhaps that was why he was subsequently assigned with Blackarachnia and Terrorsaur to deliver a [[sonic emitter]] to a location below the ''Axalon''. Dissatisfied with the task, he went to fly around for a bit and mutter to himself, only to give away their position accidentally. Though he returned to the other two Predacons, they were discovered by Tigatron, who destroyed the sonic emitter. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}} After Primal was inadvertently turned into a berserker by Scorponok's [[cyberbee]], Waspinator attempted to track down Optimus in the Predacon base, but found himself pulled through a wall and blasted. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

Waspinator acted as bait for the first test of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]'s [[Transformation Lock Lens|transformation lock lens]]. The test was a success, but Waspinator was slagged by Tigatron. {{storylink|The Probe}} He was later one of the trio who mounted a mock revolt against Megatron to fool the Maximals. The Predacons concealed themselves in a crevasse (where Waspinator apparently spent his nights cuddling Tarantulas like a soft toy) while the Maximals repaired the ''Axalon''. They were discovered by Dinobot, who dropped a large rock on Waspinator and Terrorsaur. Though the latter survived to battle on, Waspinator apparently didn't. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

[[File:DarkDesigns Waspinator is nuts.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Dancing Queen Bee]]
When [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] had his personality program converted to that of a Predacon, he started surreptitiously taking out the various Predacons. He swung a cargo crate into Waspinator, giving him a concussion. As a result, Waspy flew around in a daze, claiming to be the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] as well as the great [[Ben Yee|Wonko the Sane]]. This dementia was apparently reversed when Cheetor later got annoyed at his yammering and shot him down. One of Waspinator's stray shots subsequently hit the [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]], causing it to explode. {{storylink|Dark Designs}}

Terrorsaur and Waspinator were hanging around outside the Predacon base during Megatron's experiment to create a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]]. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}} The pair attacked Cheetor when the young Maximal was protecting a stasis pod. Cheetor managed to lure Waspinator into flying over an energon geyser, frying his circuits. {{storylink|The Spark}} Perhaps a sign that they hadn't learned their lesson, Waspinator and Terrorsaur attacked Tigatron, only to be blasted by the defense system of a strange [[Brigadoon|flying island]]. Though injured, they were able to return to base to report the find, just in time before Terrorsaur fainted on top of Waspinator. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} Following another bout of repairs, the duo headed back for the island, only to run into Primal and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], who were headed in the same direction. Eventually, they did each the island... only for Blackarachnia to trick them into triggering the island's defenses again, resulting in them both being blasted. Waspinator blamed the "pterodactyl idiot" for this. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

Tigatron was ambushed on his way to another stasis pod by Waspinator, who managed to get a drop on the tiger. Waspinator's victory was short-lived, as [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] promptly shot his wings off, and he crashed to the ground. {{storylink|Spider's Game}} Waspinator and Terrorsaur stole the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[rectifier coil]], forcing the Maximals remain in their beast modes. Once the Maximals had gone feral and wandered off into the jungle, the Predacons mounted a hunting expedition. The Maximals were able to overcome their programming block, and during the subsequent fight, Rhinox swatted Waspinator out of the air with a ''tree,'' as if it were a baseball bat {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

[[File:Possession Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Congratulations! Your Waspinator has evolved into Waspscream!]]
After an apparently victorious battle, Waspinator and Scorponok returned to base. However, the Maximals they had attacked were not dead, merely blinded, and Waspinator was soon sent out again, teamed with Terrorsaur, to eliminate them. Unfortunately, even four blind Maximals were more than enough match for them, and both Predacons were sent packing. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}} Things continued to go badly for Waspinator, as during a violent storm, he was possessed by the immortal [[spark]] of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. It took a major [[energon]] explosion to dislodge Starscream's immortal [[spark]] from Waspinator's body. It also had the after-effect of giving Waspinator a headache in his ''whole body''. {{storylink|Possession}}

Waspinator was part of a diversionary attack while Tarantulas tried out his new weapon, an [[energon discharge virus]]. Later on, the Predacons attempted to stop the Maximals getting the antidote and were blasted by Rhinox's enormous fart. {{storylink|The Low Road}} Waspinator teamed up with [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and Terrorsaur for a fight, only to be roundly trounced by Tigatron. The trio were later able to defeat Dinobot, with Waspinator dealing the final blow, but Optimus Primal turned up and blew both him and Terrorsaur away with one shot. {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}}

[[File:OtherVoices1 robonoogie.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Wazzzzpinator having flashbacks to grammar zzzzzchool!"]]
Waspinator caught Tarantulas stealing a [[transwarp cell]] from the ''Darksyde'', but he was unable to stop the spider from leaving, as Tarantulas tossed him a bomb and locked the door behind him. Trapped inside, Waspinator was soon in a multitude of separate pieces. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} Recovered and ready to take revenge on Tarantulas, he was instead sent by Megatron to secure a new [[Bio-Dome|alien site]]. Unfortunately, once he got there, he encountered Rattrap, who saw him off with a "robonoogie" and a kick to the unmentionables. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} He retired to the ''Darksyde'', where the Predacons monitored the situation with the [[Planet Buster]] weapon which had been revealed from the planet's second moon. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[File:ComingFuzors1 Waspinator cubed.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Rube-ik's Cube]]
After the Planet Buster was destroyed, the strange energies of a [[quantum surge]] saturated both ships. Waspinator lost control of his hoversled and was tipped into one of the restoration pools. Bathed in the regenerative fluids, he was prevented from becoming a [[Transmetal]]. He and his newly upgraded leader mounted an attack on the ''Axalon'', but once Waspinator faced a similarly upgraded Cheetor, he soon retreated. {{storylink|Aftermath}} Waspinator was the first to realize that the seemingly unknown planet on which they'd landed was, in fact, [[Earth]]. Dinobot had made the same realization and stole into the ''Darksyde'' to retrieve both of Megatron's disks. Waspinator proposed the two work together to steal the disks, and much to his surprise, Dinobot agreed... and threw him into the security shield. Waspinator was crushed into a cube by the disks' security contraption, leaving Dinobot free to steal the disks unharmed while Waspinator crawled away to the [[CR chamber]] using two fingers.

[[File:ComingoftheFuzors2-Waspywasp.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]

He got himself repaired in time to join Megatron's forces on the battlefield, {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} where they outnumbered Dinobot, Cheetor and Rattrap. He was teamed up with new recruit [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] to attack the ''Axalon'' by air. After asserting his authority over the [[Fuzor]], he was promptly knocked out of the air by Cheetor. After piercing Sentinel's defenses (and shooting Dinobot in the crotch), he joined the other Predacons as they prepared to finish off the Maximals for good... but was the first victim of a reborn Transmetal Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

Waspinator and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] were tasked with constructing a new jamming tower. They constructed it successfully, but while Waspinator proudly reported their success to Megatron, Inferno playfully knocked the tower over on him. {{storylink|Tangled Web}} Another of Waspinator's rare victories came when he shot Silverbolt from behind, causing the Maximal to crash into Dinobot, effectively taking both out. While Inferno took off with Dinobot's prone form, [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] refused to help Waspy carry Silverbolt. A short time later, Rattrap mimicked Quickstrike's voice, tricking Waspinator into picking up a gas mine, and Waspinator's victory was no more. {{storylink|Maximal, No More}}

Waspinator and the rest of the Predacons installed shield generators around another alien site, but the [[Metal Hunter|alien construct]] which appeared zapped everyone, sending him into stasis lock. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}} Megatron took control of the construct and restored all of the Predacons to working order. Waspinator and Inferno retrieved transwarp cells to give the ship transwarp capability. They were later sent out to defend the construct against the Maximals. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}}

[[File:BadSpark Waspinator defeated.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Not quite what "stick the landing" means.]]
Sent with Blackarachnia to claim another pod, Waspinator didn't last long before he was shot down by Cheetor and landed head first. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} He also took part in the attack on the valley where the [[anthropoid]]s were living, but his contribution ended when Dinobot stuffed him head-first into [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]'s main cannon and Rampage exploded. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

As by Megatron's calculations, the [[transwarp wavefront]] from the Planet Buster explosion would soon be reaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons mounted an attack on the ''Axalon''. The Maximals received reinforcements in the form of Predacon covert agent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], whose [[transwarp cruiser]] saw the Predacons off. Waspinator was subsequently given a new solo mission by Megatron, and he departed when the Maximals next attacked. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} Just as he arrived at his [[Mount St. Hilary|destination]], Blackarachnia accidentally hit him with her hoversled, knocking him apart. Waspinator once again started gathering himself together. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

Waspinator pulled himself together in time to aid Megatron's escape, after the Predacon leader badly damaged [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. He, Megatron and Inferno headed for the ''Axalon'', but Cheetor and Primal caught up with them, and Waspinator was downed by one shot from Cheetor. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}} After Inferno was blown to bits while attacking the Maximal base, Megatron sent Waspinator to salvage him. Waspinator was less than happy, complaining that no one ever salvaged ''him.'' {{storylink|Deep Metal}} He was able to get the drop on Silverbolt when the Maximals were attempting to salvage [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]], and he happily flew off with the module. He was so excited, he figured Megatron would give him a vacation for this.

{{Quote|Waspinator having good day! Not get shot once!}}

[[File:Waspinatorigor.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Igor needs to file his nails.]]
Sadly, he didn't get very far before Silverbolt and Rattrap caught up, blasting him out of the air so they could reclaim Sentinel. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} After Megatron developed [[cyber raptor]]s, Waspinator and Tarantulas were sent out with a group of them to attack Cheetor and Blackarachnia. The Maximals soon discovered that destroying the raptors' control components sent them wild, and Waspinator was stomped into the ground by an out-of-control dinosaur. {{storylink|Cutting Edge}} Another of Waspinator's increasingly few victories came when he managed to snatch a stasis pod from under the Maximals' noses. He acted as lab assistant as Megatron utilized the [[blank]] [[protoform]] contained in the pod, plus a [[transmetal driver]], to create a new [[Dinobot II|Dinobot]]. Unfortunately, even this victory was short-lived, as a short time later, the device Megatron was using exploded, and Waspinator was caught in the blast. After getting repaired, he made his way to where Megatron was interrogating [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]... only to be blasted by his own trigger-happy leader. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}

After Megatron discovered that Cheetor had upgraded himself into a [[Transmetal 2]], he sent Waspinator and Dinobot out to find and capture the kitty. The pair located him in a cave, but as Dinobot began to move in, Waspinator asserted his own leadership...and was shredded by Dinobot. Following another bout of repairs, Waspinator rejoined the hunt, and they eventually found Cheetor again. Waspinator was offhandedly slagged by the Maximal while trying to sneak up. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

[[File:Go with the Flow Waspinator Una.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|"Oh, Waspinator want to renegotiate contract..."]]
Requiring someone organic to complete the [[disruptor cannon]], Megatron sent Waspinator and Inferno to pick up an anthropoid. Waspinator was able to capture [[Una]], but she did quite a bit of damage to him on the flight back. On reaching the mountain hideout, Waspinator reported success and promptly collapsed into a collection of parts. At some point, he got repaired and was able to join in the pursuit of Rattrap and Una as they escaped. He was hit in the face by mud, sending him out of control, crashing into first Inferno, then Dinobot, and allowing the Maximals to escape. The three Predacons were called back to the mountain, where Megatron attempted to use the disruptor cannon, which promptly exploded. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}} Waspinator's next glorious mission was an attack on the Maximal base. Unfortunately for him, his expected backup wasn't there, and he was swatted by Optimus Primal. It had all been a ploy to draw Primal out so that Tarantulas could deliver a device to take control of the Maximal leader. {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

During Quickstrike's trial for betraying Megatron, Waspinator was his defense attorney. He didn't do a very excellent job of defending his client as he wanted to see him get punished. However, before Quickstrike's sentence was cast, the ''Darksyde'' was destroyed at [[Tigerhawk]]'s hands. In retaliation, Megatron ordered the Predacons to attack, but Tigerhawk summoned a tornado that swooped up Waspinator, Inferno, and Quickstrike. Waspinator looked on the bright side that he had company this time. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

With their base gone, Megatron sent Waspinator, [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]], and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] on an errand to find a new base, which was really nothing more than pointless busywork while Megatron went to do more important things. As the trio staked out an early [[human]] tribe that had taken up residence in a series of caves, Waspinator decided he'd finally had enough and ripped off his [[insignia|Predacon symbol]], declaring himself out of the Beast Wars.

[[File:Waspinatorhappyatlast.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Wazzzzpinator happy at last! ...until the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|next series]].]]
{{quote|I said '''no!''' [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Dragon-Bot]] command '''you,''' [[Second-in-command|Sub-Commander]] [[Inferno (BW)|Kiss-Butt]]! Dragon-Bot not command Waspinator! Not any more! Waspinator sick of being evil! Sick of being Predacon! And Waspinator especially sick of getting blown to '''scrap''' all the time! Sooo, Waspinator '''quit!''' As of '''now,''' which means [[Inferno (BW)|Ant-Bot]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Two-Head]] can just pucker their mandibles and plant [[Kiss|big, wet, juicy one]] right here on Waspinator's big...fat..stripy...}}

At this point, Waspinator was interrupted by getting blown to scrap by Inferno and Quickstrike. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}

His parts recovered by the anthropoid tribe, Waspinator remained on Earth while all the other surviving Transformers set off for Cybertron, and led the tribe, declaring that he was finally... happy. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

For a bit, at least.
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====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)|[[Yu Zhenbo]] (Chinese), [[Victor Covarrubias]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Vittorio Stagni]] (Italian), [[Thomas Nero Wolff]] (German), [[Jean-Marc Delhausse]] (French)}}

[[File:Wazzpithrust TheCatalyst.jpg|thumb|''Bug to be wiiii-iii-ild!'']]
Waspinator grew bored of being a god to the anthropoids and started flicking rocks at their heads. The anthropoids he had ruled over grew tired of his presence and evicted him from their settlement by catapulting him from a tree. After this, Waspinator returned to Cybertron, which "took forever". Once home, his spark was removed and used to power the [[Vehicon general]] [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]. He ''loved'' being a cool biker-bot as he now got respect and was finding [[Blackarachnia (BW)|chicks]] dig the new brooding bad boy schtick!

It turned out that Waspinator had a secret infatuation with Blackarachnia: influences from his inner spark caused Thrust to save her life several times. She thought this was because he carried ''[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]'s'' spark. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery|Discovery}} She later tried to bring his original mind back and discovered, to her disgust, that she'd spent all her effort getting Waspinator back. Poor Waspinator was rather upset to find Blackarachnia no longer wanted to "go steady" with him, and briefly had a punch-up with a revived Silverbolt over her honour. {{storylink|The Catalyst}}

[[File:Wazzpinator.jpg|left|thumb|Why [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] hate Wazzzzpinator?]]

Following Blackarachnia's unambiguous rejection of him (''there's'' gratitude for you!), Waspinator remained in the "background" and let Thrust run the show, and nobody ever expressed interest in reformatting Thrust to free Waspinator. In the final battle, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] used an [[Spark extractor|extractor]] to remove Waspinator's spark from the body shell. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall|When Legends Fall}} After Cybertron's [[technorganic]] reformatting (thanks to Optimus Primal, through the cost of his and Megatron's lives) Waspinator returned in his [[beast mode]] with Thrust's head, now the size of a standard wasp. He complained to Rattrap about how much he wanted glory and power and never gets what he wants... at which point Rattrap swatted him away. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future|Seeds of the Future}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
[[File:Atari meets optimus primal.jpg|125px|thumb|Even in this series, Waspinator gets shot at.]]

=====Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base=====
Waspinator was witness to [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]] being sent through [[unspace|transwarp]] to acquire [[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime]] for the Predacon forces. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

=====''Cloud''=====
While the Maximals were trying to help out the wayward [[Hot Rodimus]] and [[SARA]] of the [[Cloud World]], they investigated an energon mine, only to find the Predacons waiting there. The two sides battled, and Hot Rodimus took the opportunity to transform into helicopter mode to pursue his true quarry. Bemused by the presence of this larger [[Transformer]], [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] sent Waspinator and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] to give chase. Rodimus was able to shoot down Terrorsaur and shred Waspinator to ribbons with his rotors. {{storylink|Wild (Cloud)|Wild}}

In another fight with Shockwave, Hot Rodimus thought back to their confrontation with the Beast Warriors, including Terrorsaur. {{storylink|TFC-A03}}

=====''Beast Wars Diorama Story''=====
Soon after his encounter with Starscream, Waspinator was part of an initially ordinary skirmish between the Maximals and the Predacons. {{Storylink|Optimus Primal Chapter}} He personally attacked Cheetor with his Beebee Shot, but the cheetah countered with a Laser Shot. {{Storylink|Cheetor Chapter}} Waspinator struck with another Beebee Shot. {{Storylink|Waspinator Chapter}} The battle was later joined by Transformers from [[Movie timeline|another universe]]. The Decepticons allied themselves with the Predacons, while the Autobots did the same with the Maximals. {{Storylink|Tigatron Chapter}} After the alternate [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] arrived, {{storylink|Gimlet Chapter}} the two allied forces faced off against one other in one last strike. {{Storylink|Motorarm Chapter}}

=====''15 Go! Go!''=====
The time-traveling [[human]] [[Atari Hitotonari]] and the [[Sparkbot]] [[Star Dust]] witnessed a battle between Waspinator and Optimus Primal. However, the two interlopers could not be seen by either of the warriors. {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 2}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Following the [[Great Transformation]], Waspinator overheard the Maximals talking about the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], a dimension where they were all fictional characters. Believing he was a popular enough character to become a powerful ruler in this world, he decided to go there with Rattrap, who was searching for Rhinox. Reformatted into his original Earth mode by Cheetor, Waspinator traversed dimensions and located the Legends version of himself, intending to take control of the local Predacons at [[Tera-Kura Co.]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Rattrap}} His takeover of the company was successful thanks to these Predacons being tiny and easy to bully, but he hadn't enjoyed his position for long before the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] appeared and possessed him again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Waspinator}} Waspinator's body was made to attack [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] until Rhinox appeared and rammed him so hard that his head flew off and Starscream's ghost was expelled. He then returned home with Rattrap and Rhinox. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rhinox)|Bonus Edition Rhinox}}
{{charfictionstub|{{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}}}

====3H comics====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English)}}
[[Antagony (BW)|Antagony]] threatened to blast Waspinator if Megatron did not back down. Waspinator's warranty had expired, but it didn't matter as Antagony accidentally wasted her last shot when she sneezed. Do we even need to guess what happened to Waspinator? {{storylink|Visitations}}

Later, to his credit, Waspinator was the only Predacon aside from Megatron to not be paralyzed in fear at the sight of a [[Unicron]]-possessed [[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]]. Of course, Waspinator had just been blown up for the umpteen millionth time. None of the Maximals expressed satisfaction. They always got Waspinator. Always. {{storylink|Paradox}}

{{note|Although [[3H Productions]] folded before the ''[[Primeval Dawn]]'' comic could be concluded, [[Dan Khanna]] revealed that the unproduced ending of ''Primeval Dawn'' would have concluded with Waspinator traveling with a victorious [[Primal Prime]]'s team through the transwarp portal built by the undead [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] to present day Cybertron, thus explaining how Waspinator was able to return to Cybertron to become [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]].}}

After the reformatting of Cybertron, Waspinator came under the command of [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]. His tiny size and great speed made him an excellent scout and messenger, and he reported to Galvatron that the invading Quintessons had entered a particular canyon that the Predacons had booby-trapped. He seemed very giddy to have a commander who actually found him useful for once. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Later, Waspinator was part of a team of [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] sent to rescue victims of [[Unicron]] who had been transported to an isolated, icy planetoid. He didn't really know what he was doing there and neither did [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (who wasn't sure why they hadn't just whacked him on principle). When [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]] attacked, the Beast Warriors were luckily warped to the passing Autobot ship ''OTFCC'' before being wiped out. During the later battle, Waspinator was blasted his own side after he happily admitted he liked "[[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom]]". {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
Waspinator served under [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] at the tail-end of the Great War. Though the Tripredacus Council sought to let hostilities between the Autobots and the Decepticons die out after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] both fell in combat, Megatron had more aggressive plans. His squadron attacked [[Tigatron]] when he approached them to broker peace between the two factions. Waspinator wound up getting smushed when an [[Airazor (BW)|enemy soldier]] threw another [[Terrorsaur (BW)|flier]] into him, which sent Waspinator tumbling underneath [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]'s foot as the gestalt stepped down. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

As [[Magmatron]] surveyed the timestream, he witnessed several key moments during the Beast Wars. Among those moments was Starscream's possession of Waspinator's body. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

====Waspscream continuity====
Later, [[Primax 208.06 Zeta|a divergent timeline]]'s Waspinator was possessed by the immortal spark of Starscream of [[Primax 206.15 Gamma]] after the latter's defeat at the hand of the Maximals. When the Quantum Surge hit prehistoric Earth, Starscream was able to influence Waspinator's transmetalization so that the Predacon's third mode would resemble Starscream's own original fighter jet mode. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}}

This time around, Starscream permanently took over Waspinator's body, and killed the Maximals before seizing leadership of the Predacons for himself. On returning to Cybertron, 'Waspscream' was [[Reformatting|reformat]]ted into a [[technorganic]] body by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] which Starscream used to battle against Megatron for control of Cybertron's stolen sparks. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 16, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 16/08/2015}}

The two of them bickered constantly over control of the shared body, their two distinct voices audible to whoever was in earshot. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}}

====''Mini Mayhem!''====
Waspinator and Erector were walking along when they came across Grimlock, Jazz, and Shockwave, discussing the upcoming nomination for the [[2011]] [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]]. The trio mistook Erector for Bumblebee, and so spared him any ridicule, but verbally tore in Waspinator, insisting he stood no chance against them. Waspinator countered that he was once ruler over all "fleshie-bots," but the other 'bots wouldn't hear any of it, and walked off in a huff. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

====Hall of Fame bio====
Before taking on a wasp form, Waspinator was known as '''Wasp'''. He, along with the other Predacons, stole the Golden Disk from the [[Hall of Records]]. {{storylink|Transformers Hall of Fame}}

====''Timelines''====
While [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], his [[Dinobot (BW)|lieutenant]], and [[Scorponok (BW)|another underling]] stole a Maximal relic, the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], the Predacon who would later name himself Waspinator stole a ship from [[Predacon Transwarp Research Center D-F]] with the help of [[Terrorsaur (BW)|an accomplice]]. {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}}

[[File:Waspinatordawn.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Waspy is mi kopilot, but hoo on Sibertron is mi spelcheker?]]
The two had a contest to name the ship, but "Waspinator" lost, and thus the stolen ship was dubbed the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''. "Waspinator" believed ''Buzzerbot'' would have been a better name. For reasons known only to [[Primus]], Megatron agreed.

After escaping [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the ''Darksyde'' was intercepted by the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', but after an intense space battle, only the ''Darksyde'' and the ''Axalon'' remained. Megatron ordered "Waspinator" to ''excecute'' their planned [[unspace|transwarp]] jump, opening up a portal which both ships entered. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

Two weeks after [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Waspinator fought to defend an orbital weapon from the Maximals. Waspinator was defeated by Airazor. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}

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====''TransTech''====
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In one alternate world, when [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] possessed Waspinator, his spark mutated the Predacon, granting Waspinator the Decepticon's longevity and the ability to travel through time. Much later, after Cybertron became a technorganic world, Thrust and Waspinator were not fused into a small technorganic insect, but into a full-on technorganic Transformer that merged the two both physically and mentally. Shortly after being reformatted, he somehow got separated from his native universe, ending up in [[Axiom Nexus]]. He met up with [[Heinrad (TransTech)|Heinrad]], and Thrustinator's chronal phase from Starscream helped Heinrad master his own time abilities. In return for aid in "fixing" the past, Heinrad promised to Thrustinator that he would be returned to his home universe. {{storylink|Timeless}}

Thurstinator was next sent to a prehistoric post-[[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] Earth to stabilize the damaged timeline by removing the "anomaly": [[Packrat]]. Surprising Packrat by not showing up on [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]]'s scans for Predacon intruders, Thrustinator offered to take Packrat to a Cybertron. When Packrat declined in favor of staying to break into the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', Thrustinator disabled Packrat with a [[circuit stunner]] and opened a multiversal portal to [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Collections}}

[[File:TTRhinoxFinalGoodbye.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
After the descent of the [[Shroud]], Thrustinator and Heinrad watched as [[Rhinox (TransTech)|Rhinox]] solemnly deactivated his monitors; by the time Rhinox turned around, they had warped away without a word. {{storylink|Epilogue Two}} When [[Axiom Nexus News|ANN]] intern [[Miss-Q]] tried to reach out to the two time travellers for insights on the convoluted temporal mechanics of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], they were nowhere to be found. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/03/24}}

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====''Wings Universe''====
When the Star Seekers broke out of prison following their capture by the [[Cybertronian Knight]]s in 2984, [[Tornado]] managed to grab a significant portion of the prison database. Among the files was surveillance footage of Waspinator in his cell, scrawling what appeared to be random patterns on the wall. However, [[Cannonball (G1)|Captain Cannonball]] recognized that the drawings were star charts to the Star Seekers' next goal: the immortal spark of the infamous Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]! {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
Waspinator alerted Megatron to the arrival of a new [[stasis pod]]. Megatron, in no shape to go after it, angrily swatted him away. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

Later, after Megatron was dismembered by the lunatic [[Jaguar]], Waspinator recovered his severed (but still functioning) head. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}} Following Megatron's instructions, Waspinator carried his head to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', where Megatron intended to kill the slumbering [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Blackarachnia intervened, kicking Megatron's head out of Waspinator's hands and into a lava pool. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}}

===''Legends'' anthology===
The Predacons crashed on Earth in [[Mexico]] around 1,000 BC. Acting on Megatron's orders, Tarantulas and Waspinator enslaved the local [[Natiltec]] tribe, who saw Waspinator as some sort of "wasp-god", and forced them to mine energon. Silverbolt mounted a heroic rescue, struggling with Waspinator as the humans escape. The Natiltec later immortalised the event on a cave wall, which was uncovered some three thousand years later by a team of archaeologists. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The Hunting Party (IDW)|Spotlight: Thundercracker]]; [[Homecoming (IDW)|''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' #19]] (modern era)
[[File:TheHuntingParty-Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|This is how you know it's the real Waspinator.]]
During the early days of the war, Waspinator served under [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] as part of a [[Titan Hunter|team]] sent to find the lost [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. On the two-hundred-and-thirty-eighth day of this grueling campaign, Waspinator and his colleagues destroyed a [[Nibarian]] outpost because they believed it was between them and their quarry. A hunch from [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] led them further to a planet inhabited by [[Urtuskian]]s. As Waspinator and the other Decepticons started obliterating the primitive outpost, believing Metroplex was underneath (and also because it was fun), their team was caught up to by a team of [[Autobot]]s who had been trailing them. Waspinator was the first casualty of this battle, blasted from behind and left stunned. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}}

Waspinator carried on as a Titan Hunter, even after Bludgeon and Thundercracker were no longer with the team. When the hunters at last found a Titan, Waspinator managed to be the one to deliver a mortal blow—much to his misfortune. The Titan panicked and opened a [[space bridge]], flinging itself and Waspinator through time and space. Eventually, after the Titan's functions had ceased, Waspinator managed to take control of it and was able to use its space bridge-generating power to return to reality. Long afterwards, when Waspinator was drowning his sorrows at a seedy bar somewhere within the universe, he found himself confronted by his old superior, Bludgeon, and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. Upon hearing Waspinator's tale, Jhiaxus convinced the hapless Decepticon to join his party, seeing that his titan-controlling ability could be useful. The group went to [[Gorlam Prime]], where Waspinator pretended to be chased by the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]] so as to lure [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] and his friends into coming to his "rescue." The ploy worked, and as Pax and the others struggled to hold off [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]], Waspinator said he had been brought to the planet to do something "terrible" and made the former Autobot leader realize that the ancient ruins beneath Gorlam Prime's surface were a slumbering Titan. When Pax awakened the Titan to battle Monstructor, Waspinator made his move and connected himself to the Titan so as to take control of it like he had in the past. Under Jhiaxus' orders, Waspinator forced the Titan to teleport to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Homecoming (IDW)|Homecoming}}

[[File:DarkDawn-Waspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"Ooh...Wazzpinator working for important Decepticon. Maybe Wazzpinator not get damaged this time."]]
Guiding the Titan to [[Crystal City]], {{storylink|Soundwaves (issue)|Soundwaves}} Waspinator was quick to pledge allegiance to Jhiaxus's ally, [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], who used [[Ore-14]] to transform the Titan into the undead [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} When the combined forces of [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]'s Autobots and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s Decepticons attacked Crystal City to put a stop to their plans, Shockwave had Waspinator relinquish his stinger, recognizing that the weapon had forged Waspinator's link to the Necrotitan when he had used it to deliver its killing blow. While Waspinator's limited intelligence had been unable to make much sense of the link to the giant's mind, Shockwave used the weapon to much greater effect, taking direct control of the Necrotitan and using it to scatter their attackers. {{storylink|Finest Hour: Dark Cybertron Chapter 5|Finest Hour}} Shockwave then tasked Waspinator with bringing the useful body of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to his chambers, but [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] took over this duty as he didn't trust "modern" Cybertronians. Waspinator accompanied him, carrying Megatron's legs, only to be knocked out when Megatron revealed himself to still be alive. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}}

[[File:BlackPlanet-Waspinator.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|"''Sigh''...why doezz Wazzpinator bother?"]]
As Waspinator had already served his purpose by providing the Necrotitan, Shockwave punished him for letting Megatron escape by ordering [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] to execute him, but Metalhawk resisted his control and spared the bug. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} The two spied on Shockwave as he revealed the disastrous end goal of his plan, after which they were approached by [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] who teleported them out to warn the other Transformers. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} As the Autobots and Decepticons formed a group to oppose Shockwave, an unwilling Waspinator was dragged along thanks to his knowledge of Crystal City's layout. As soon as they were teleported into Shockwave's lair, however, he was impaled by Bludgeon and left on the sidelines to lament his lot in life. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

Six months after the battle with Shockwave, a recovered Waspinator was drinking at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] when [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] stopped by. {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} At some point he had located and gotten thrown out of [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]'s [[Regenesis]] mine within Metroplex, and following an attempt on Windblade's life, he commented that she shouldn't have been snooping around in Metroplex either. When this comment caught the attention of Windblade, he assumed she wanted to hurt him and tried to flee, only to be taken down by [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]. Windblade herself proved more sympathetic to Waspinator's plight and comforted the paranoid 'bot until he agreed to show her the mine. {{storylink|A Long Way Down}} Their investigation into the mine eventually got them captured by Starscream, but fortunately Chromia, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], and some other neutrals broke them out of jail. {{storylink|Windblade issue 3|Windblade vol. 1 #3}}

[[File:WorldOfTomorrow-WaspySkyByte.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|EVERY NOW AND THEN I FALL APAAAARRT]]
Waspinator later partied it up at Maccadam's some time after [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]'s reactivation, sharing a song with [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} After a disastrous first contact with [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Waspinator was one of the Decepticons who went to the colony to help the locals. He was confused to find the locals were glad to see him and even asked ''why'' they were being nice to him. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} When [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]] attempted to force the Cybertronians off Caminus, Waspinator was the first to see him coming (and to run away). His contribution to the battle was mainly to run around screaming, but he managed to avoid getting stepped on, impaled, or blown up, which is a pretty good outcome for him. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}} After the battle was over, Waspinator and [[Sparkstalker]] helped repair the damage to Caminus, earning the Decepticons respect from the Camiens. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} He was then caught up in the [[Combiner Wars (event)|combiner war]] between Devastator, [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] and was urged to get to safety by Chromia. {{storylink|All That Remains}} Once the situation finally cooled down and an alliance between Cybertron and Caminus was brokered, Waspinator attended a "Not the End of the World" party at Maccadam's where he danced with [[Octane|Tall]] and [[Tankor (BM)|Fat Tankor]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}}

Waspinator was later minding his own business on the street when he was almost run over by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|An Uneventful Night}} He then got caught up in a bar fight started by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] at Maccadam's, and commented that he hated weekends. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

When Starscream announced "[[Chosen One Day]]", Waspinator decided to relax in a pool of energon. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

Following [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]]'s appointment to head of the [[Cybertronian Security Force]], Waspinator joined the organization. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Transformers vs. Visionaries)|Desperate Measures}} As [[Earth]] prepared to formally join the [[Council of Worlds]]. Waspinator was part of the security detachment during the build-up to the official ceremonies. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} Things quickly went wrong, and in the wake of the [[Iron Ring]]'s attack and [[Merklynn]]'s subsequent betrayal, Cybertron was colonized by a handful of [[Prysmosian]]s based out of the subterranean city of [[New Prysmos]]. {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}} Waspinator was among the Cybertronians posted to guard the checkpoints in and out of the alien city. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Transformers vs. Visionaries)|Desperate Measures}}

Waspinator inadvertently joined the cast of [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|''Starscream: The Movie'']], where he portrayed a student at the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology]] that the fabulously wealthy and humble Starscream chose as the mascot for his rallying cry against social injustices. Poor Waspinator had just wanted to sample the craft services. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}} After Windblade revealed to Cybertron that [[Liege Maximo]] had been freed during the recent [[Titan (group)|Titan]] attack, Waspinator joined Blurr and [[Tankor (BM)|Fat Tankor]] in saving the cityspeaker from an angry Carcerian, and encouraged her to run for office. When she won the subsequent election, Waspinator flew joyously above the victory party. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

[[File:DesperateMeasures-Thrustinator.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Wazzpinator hate FunPub homages!"]]
When the villainous [[Darkling Lord]] [[Virulina]] made her play for leadership and took over New Prysmos, Waspinator was the only Transformer unlucky enough to be present for the coup and was captured by her forces. Magically shackled and paraded before Virulina, Waspinator offered her his services so that she could wage war against the other Cybertronians... but Virulina had other plans, and used her [[magic]] to transform him into a monstrous biomechanical steed instead. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Transformers vs. Visionaries)|Desperate Measures}} She subsequently called upon Waspinator for her final battle against [[Leoric]]; he obediently grappled with Leoric's lion form, but was forgotten when Virulina opted to finish off her foe up close.

Their battle was cut short when Wheeljack's anti-magical "bomb" detonated in the core of Cybertron; its energies combined with the magic of the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] and raised New Prysmos to the surface of Cybertron while returning Waspinator's body to normal. Returning to Iacon, Waspinator was examined by Wheeljack and [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]], who concluded that while some Prysmosian magic still lingered in his systems, the best cure was to head to Maccadam's for a drink. {{storylink|The Curtain}}

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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
As the Decepticons set up to make [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] a grilled cheese sandwich, Waspinator helped out by putting a giant bib on their leader. When [[Wheeljack (G1)#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)#Kre-O|Cliffjumper]] invaded the work site, Waspinator helped surround the interlopers, only to be pelted with molten cheese and caught in a net by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

===''Kre-O'' online comic===
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Thrustinator witnessed Megatron's humiliating temper-tantrum over his lack of "[[Skeletron|See-Through Power]]". {{storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}

Thrustinator was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

On Megatron's orders, Thrustinator tickled the [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicons]]' feeties as "special training" to rid them of their weakness to tickling. {{storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}} He was hanging around in the background when [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] recruited [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}} was present when the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] were unleashed upon the Autobots, {{storylink|Behemoth Combination! But They're Cute? The Predacon Unit}} worked for [[Bludgeon (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Bludgeon]] during the discovery of the [[Red Bucket]]. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}} and helped repaint a captured [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] into Metrotitan. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

As Waspinator, he helped construct Megatron's solar power tower, only to be buried in blocks when it ended up wrecked. {{storylink|Megatron's Ambition!? The Solar Tower Is Built!}} After being blown apart by a crazed [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], a Thrust-looking Kreon was rebuilt into Thrustinator. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

===Legends World===
A resident of the [[Legends World]], Waspinator attended [[Transformers Celebration 2014]] where he bought some ''Transformers'' toys. {{storylink|Legends Bonus Vol.}} A huge ''Transformers'' fan and employee of [[Tera-Kura Co.]], {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!|Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!}} he claimed to know everything about ''Transformers'' but also refused to talk about ''anything else'', even with clients. After an incident where he hung up on a client who didn't want to talk ''Transformers'', his boss [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] broke him into pieces. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Buzz Buzz Buzz, Wasps Flyyy|Buzz Buzz Buzz, Wasps Flyyy}} At one point, Waspinator was standing behind [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] in line at [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s toy shop. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|Bonus Edition Vol. 1}}

After being beaten again for playing with toys during work hours, Waspinator was approached by a bashful Megatron who asked to see him after work. Believing his boss was hitting on him, he protested that he didn't swing that way, unaware that Megatron just wanted to learn more about ''Transformers'' and impress [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 14#President Mega's Requests|President Mega's Requests}} Agreeing to be Megatron's personal ''Transformers'' teacher, Waspinator taught him various Transformer names through use of a song and provided him with material to study on the train. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 14#President Mega's Studies|President Mega's Studies}} When [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] attacked [[Tokyo]] with [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] and [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], Waspinator recognized the latter two as [[Wreckers]] from a [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|UK ''Transformers'' comic]], interrupting Tankor's own claims that they were from an [[w:Special Armored Battalion Dorvack|'80s mecha anime]]. He was promptly chased off by the annoyed Tankor. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4|Bonus Edition Vol. 4}}

During a subsequent lesson, Waspinator attempted to teach his boss about Roadbuster and Whirl's origins, but didn't get far since Megatron was distracted by fantasies about what British Transformers must be like. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} Waspinator celebrated [[Christmas]] with his sons, [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]] and [[Venom (G1)|Venin]], and suggested the readers reward themselves with some ''Transformers'' purchases in the upcoming year. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} Waspinator and Rattrap were present when [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] arrived in the Legends World, explaining Transformers were fictional in their world and breaking it to him that he wasn't as popular as he hoped. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 6|Bonus Edition Vol. 6}} When Megatron was acting weird during [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]'s job interview, Waspinator explained that the president had been watching [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|the third movie]] the day before. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 16#The Results of Mega-chan's Studies|The Results of Mega-chan's Studies}} Unlike Blackarachnia, he went home when the workday was over instead of sticking around to do more work. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 16#Widow-chan at Work|Widow-chan at Work}}

When Rhinox was turned into Tankor one day, Waspinator and Silverbolt similarly woke up in the bodies of Thrust and Jetstorm, respectively. Seeing a kinship between them, Tankor asked the two if they'd join him in turning the world into a paradise of [[The Transformers (franchise)|original ''Transformers'']], but Thrust countered that his kids didn't know anything about characters from 30 years ago and that it's better to have lots of versions of ''Transformers'' for everyone to enjoy. Their refusal angered Tankor, and a battle broke out between the three Vehicons. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 17#I'm Tankor, dana!|I'm Tankor, dana!}}

When [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] appeared in the Legends World, Waspinator initially mistook her for [[Nijika]] from ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' and, to Megatron's frustration, was the only one to understand her explanation about the Legends World's status as a [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] creation. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} His nerdy knowledge came in handy again when Tera-Kura was invaded by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|another Megatron]], as he was able to teach his own Megatron everything there was to know about the newcomer's history. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 13|Bonus Edition Vol. 13}} He was present at [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2015 where he witnessed [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] causing trouble. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge)|Bonus Edition Scourge}} A third Megatron known as [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]] later showed up and started stealing [[Mini-Con]] toys from everyone, including Waspinator. After Rattrap had chased the villain away, Waspinator claimed a stolen [[Dragoyell]] belonged to him, and not Rattrap. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Armada Megatron)|Bonus Edition Armada Megatron}}

Waspinator later bothered the "original Megatron" after he'd assumed the position of chairman of Tera-Kura Co. {{storylink|LG13 Megatron Sequel#Widow-chan's Usual Day|Widow-chan's Usual Day}} President Megatron invited him and all other employees out for a night on the town after work, but no one showed up. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter|The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter}} Waspinator was present at the show floor where Tera-Kura unveiled their latest product, [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird Shadow]], to the public. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}} He was at the office when Chairman Megatron recruited new employee [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} as well as when Blackarachnia was thinking about her life working under her idolized Megatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}}

Waspinator watched with envy when Armada Megatron began stealing all the world's Transformers toys, and was shocked to learn that he and the other toy nerds were empowering the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] with their desires. He celebrated when Megatron gave up the toys, and was quick to try and claim a [[Unicron of Light]] for himself. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} When the [[Drift (G1)#Cloud|Deadlock]] of [[Cloud World]] showed up, Waspinator was the only fan hardcore enough to recognize him from ''[[Transformers Cloud]]'', which he taught the others about. He and the others were then sent to Cloud World themselves when [[SARA]] messed up. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Deadlock}} The next interdimensional visitor to run into Waspinator was the ''original'' Waspinator from [[Primax 1097.01 Alpha|another dimension]]! Meeting his counterpart outside of Tera-Kura Co., Waspinator offered to introduce him to President Megatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Rattrap}} This turned out to be a mistake, as the much larger and stronger Waspinator proceeded to take over the company and force its employees into servitude. Megatron rightfully blamed his own Waspinator. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Waspinator}}

When Chairman Megatron was seemingly killed protecting his employees from [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], Waspinator commented that he must have been influenced by his time as a good guy in his G-2 days. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20|Bonus Edition Vol. 20}} After his company merged with the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], forming the "Decepticon Tera-Kura Co.", Waspinator was included on a chart showing its employees. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} He later attended a meeting during which Chairman Megatron scolded the Headmasters. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} When the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] were introduced, Waspinator compared their voices to those of other Transformers. {{storylink|LG-26 Scourge Prologue}} He helpfully put a Decepticon logo on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] when the Autobot joined their company. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Waspinator was part of a crowd that cheered for [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] after he drove off [[Devil Z]], and was presumably the only person there who knew their savior wasn't Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} At work, he was among the unlucky employees that an enraged Devil Z took out his anger on, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} and got thrown around by a telekinetic [[Apeface]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}} When a [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] attacked Tokyo, Waspinator correctly identified it as the Scorponok from "[[The Rebirth]]" and not ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]''. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} He was present when the [[Dimensional Patrol]] searched the Legends World for the [[Commando (RID)|Combatrons]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge 2)|Bonus Edition Scourge 2}}

When [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s body turned into that of [[Magna Convoy]], Waspinator explained who Magna Convoy was. Even he didn't know which universe Convoy came from, however, so he borrowed [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] to summon [[Delta Magnus]] and interview him on the matter. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Magna Convoy)|Bonus Edition Magna Convoy}} Waspinator was among the employees charged with hiding [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]] during an attack on Tera-Kura, but failed to protect it from [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]]. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was revived, he transformed into a monstrous mobile base mode that Waspinator couldn't identify from any previous fiction. He soon got other things to worry about, however, as Trypticon gobbled him up and used him as a power source. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} He later cheered for G1 Megatron after he was elected mayor of the rebuilt [[Akihabara|Neo Akihabara City]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}}

When Waspinator identified another visitor as ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], the blocky Decepticon was annoyed and yelled at him about wanting to deliver his own introduction, though Waspinator held fast that introducing obscure characters was his job. During the ensuing invasion of evil [[Kreon]]s, Waspinator disappeared and was replaced by [[#Kre-O online manga|Kreon Thrustinator]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}} During [[White Leo]]'s attempt at turning the Legends inhabitants into his new army, Waspinator was given suitably obscure [[Beastformer]] armor and did his duty by informing everyone who [[Doublecross]] was. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}} He later explained to a confused Rattrap that [[Minerva (G1 robot)|Minerva the robot]] was a separate character from [[Minerva (human)|Minerva the human]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 56|Bonus Edition Vol. 56}} By the time the [[Clone (subgroup)|Autobot Clones]] arrived in the Legends World, people had come to rely on Waspinator's knowledge so much they went straight to him to identify them. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 58|Bonus Edition Vol. 58}}

Waspinator was among those who huddled behind [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field when three out-of-control mutant [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] attacked the city, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 62|Bonus Edition Vol. 62}} and was around Tera-Kura Co. fell back into the hands of Beast Megatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}} He witnessed [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] repair the city after it was devastated by Windblade. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:Derailment Waspinator.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|left]]

Wasp was a member of the [[Darksyder]]s serving Megatron in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He acted as a contact for the independent procurement specialist named [[Bisk (BWU)|Bisk]], picking him up at [[The Way Of All Things]]. Wasp presented Bisk to Megatron to activate his next "quest". {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

During the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]], Wasp and his associates were holed up in [[Darksyder Logistics Headquarters]] in Iacon. The siege was proving costly, and Megatron had his pet scientist [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]] draft up a solution. Needing a test subject for the [[Esau]], [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] held Wasp up to one of the faltering barricades, and a [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] managed to grab and infect him. As Wasp was reformatting under the virus, however, Leatherhide and [[Labrat]] blasted him with the Esau, resulting in a hybridized Waspinator design. Not only was he more powerful, Waspinator was also hooked into the Vehicon hive mind, able to call off their attackers. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:SavageLandingPart1-Waspinator.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

Waspinator was a Predacon separatist in the employ of Galavar before his leader went rogue, changed his name to "Megatron", and launched a daring raid to steal the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] and smuggle it off Cybertron. While half of the crew liberated the disk itself from the [[Ministry of Science]], Waspinator, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], and [[Skold]] stole the [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp]]-capable ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' from the [[Great Shipyard]] in [[Vos (polity)|Vos]], sabotaged the rest of the fleet to prevent any pursuers, and escaped with the intention of following the coordinates on the disk. With Waspinator acting as the ship's helmsman, their ship came under attack from the Maximal science ship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' before Tarantulas activated the ship's transwrp drive and escaped through time and space to a mysterious planet.

Despite Waspinator's best efforts, the ''Axalon'' rammed the ''Darksyde'' and sent both ships crashing to the planet below, with the impact temporarily smashing Waspinator to bits. The ship's computer sensed an abundance of energon on the planet, and to protect its crew from over-exposure rebuilt them with organic [[alternate mode]]s based on the local fauna. Once repaired and reformatted into his new [[beast mode]], Waspinator joined his crewmates as Megatron laid out his plans. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart6-Waspinator.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

A few days later, Waspinator returned from a scouting mission when an annoyed Terrorsaur sent him back out on a second patrol before he could refuel. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} When the Predacons captured [[Nyx]] and decided to execute the helpless Maximal after a fruitless interrogation, Waspinator took part in the proceedings before [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], feeling that there could be no honour in cold-blooded torture, had a change of heart, turned on his fellow Predacons, and punched Waspinator in the face before tripping the ''Darksyde''{{'}}s security protocols and deliberately locking the Predacons inside their own starship while he and Nyx escaped. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}} Hours later, Tarantulas finally unscrambled the ship's computers, and Megatron ordered Waspinator and Terrorsaur to search for Dinobot in the sky. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}}

The Predacons tracked Dinobot and Nyx all the way back to the ''Axalon'', and, hoping to take their enemies by surprise, launched a full-scale attack on the crashed starship and its occupants. In the ensuing battle, Waspinator tried and failed to hit [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] with his stinger-blaster before Dinobot entered the battle on the side of the Maximals, {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}} and immediately ripped Waspinator's arm off and used it to beat Waspinator over the head and take him out of the fight. [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s last-minute activation of the ship's shields and autoguns forced the Predacons into a retreat, and [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] carried the unconscious Waspinator away. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

While on another routine energon-gathering mission with Terrorsaur, Waspinator questioned why his fellow flier took a particular delight in tormenting Skold, despite her prodigious strength. Terrorsaur told him that his bullying kept Skold in her place and prevented her from attaining the position of authority she could claim if not for her low self-esteem. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}} Later, Waspinator was taking a nap with a teddy bear when the newly activated [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] broke into the base and scuttled past him. {{storylink|Pod Part 2}} To celebrate the arrival of their new Predacon recruit, Megatron held a celebration that Waspinator attended before he and Terrorsaur set out to search for more downed [[stasis pod]]s. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart3-Waspinator.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

While conducting routine training drills outside the ''Darksyde'', Waspinator and Scorponok bore witness to a confrontation between Terrorsaur and Megatron when the upstart flier directly challenged his leader's authority. Moments later, however, Waspinator recognized the sound of falling bombs and ordered the rest of the Predacons to take cover as the Maximals launched a bombing run on their base. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} Amidst the chaos, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] tricked Waspinator into dodging a boulder so that he could stun him with his wrist blasters. As he came to, Skold, who'd just killed Terrorsaur in retaliation for [[Razorbeast]]'s death, lied to Waspinator that the Maximals had killed his friend, and a furious Waspinator swore vengeance. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}} When Waspinator again fetched up against Dinobot, the ex-Predacon easily incapacitated him with his [[Optic weaponry|eye lasers]]. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

As the Beast Wars continued, Waspinator was used as a test subject for an elaborate labyrinth trap created by Tarantulas and Blackarachnia only to be abandoned. When Rhinox blundered into the trap, the two worked together to reach the exit, though Waspinator flew to freedom while leaving Rhinox stranded. {{storylink|Rhinox's Amaze-ing Adventure}} During a skirmish that ended with Cheetor getting injured, Waspinator was shot down. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}} While on another scouting mission with Scorponok, the pair fetched up against some of the planet's strange wildlife before discovering a cache of unusual red energon that boosted the aggression of any living being. Meanwhile, the newly activated [[Saberback]] disguised himself as Waspinator to lead Megatron into an ambush. {{storylink|Primal Rage}}

When the Maximals and Predacons joined forces to fight off the [[Vok]], Waspinator's two degrees in astro-mechanics got him assigned to the ''Axalon''. After getting a [[restraining bolt]] slapped onto him, Waspinator helped Rattrap on the ''Axalon''{{'}}s engines, managing to restore them to 34% thrust capacity and making the ship capable of planetary flight. {{storylink|The Beginning of the End}}

When a distress call in from the ''Darksyde'', Rattrap and Waspinator were left behind, managing to make the ''Axalon'' flight-worthy again. Having learnt that the Vok had an aversion to transwarp technology, Rattrap rigged the transwarp drive to channel its unspace energies through the weapon systems. Assuming the ''Axalon''{{'}}s helm position, Waspinator piloted the ship to the ''Darksyde'' just in time to destroy the Vok. With their mutual enemies gone, the truce was considered over and Waspinator rejoined the Predacons, though offering a last thanks to the Maximals for letting him sample their fruit. {{storylink|The End (BW)|The End}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Waspinator-art.jpg|thumb|left]]
The Predacons traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Maximal]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Waspinator's function was an explosives expert, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a wasp. His [[stinger (weapon)|stinger blaster]] and [[flight]] were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his accident-proneness, childlike mind, and sulking. Waspinator's message from the future was that he should try not to fall into pieces in the face of danger. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

During the collective battle, Waspinator teamed up with [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] and the Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in pursuit of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and the Autobot [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Battle Across Time Collection marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TM6TDF7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Battle Across Time Collection on Amazon]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Waspinator was present when [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] became a Maximal. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
[[File:N64Waspinators.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|[[Neon]] Camo Waspinator and Transmetal [[Buzz Saw (BW)|Buzz Saw]]! In stores now!]]
[[File:TMWaspinator-Render.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Full Metal Yellowjacket]]
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)}}

As a result of Megatron's temporal meddling, history was altered such that Waspinator gained a [[Transmetal]] body in the quantum surge. He then joined his fellow Predacons in distributing various one-on-one beat downs to the Maximals. Eventually he got fed up, quit the Predacons, and became god to early humanity...after ''kicking everyone's ass''. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals}}

{{BW fighter ending|Waspinator|N64}}

====Move list====
{{note|This list only includes the character's unique special moves in Beast Mode, as their attacks in Robot Mode and Vehicle Mode are identical to those of every other character.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Beast Attacks'''
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|C-Right||Shot Stinger
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|C-Up||Flight Ram
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|C-Left||Wasp Stinger
|}
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===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (PS)===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kensō Katō]] (Japanese)}}
====Maximal story====
While the Maximals stormed the ''Darkside'' in an attempt to retake the Golden Disk, Waspinator assisted Blackarachnia and Inferno in infiltrating the nearly-abandoned ''Axalon''. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}

====Predacon story====
Waspinator arrived on the ''Darkside''{{'}}s bridge to warn that a group of Maximals were approaching, as Megatron had planned. While Megatron led a team to engage them, Waspinator joined Blackarachnia in luring the rest of the Maximals out of the ''Axalon''. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
Megatron was capable of summoning Waspinator forth to the battlefield in his attempts to acquire the super-powerful [[Energon Quartz]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Waspinator, alongside Blackarachnia and Terrorsaur, happened upon an impact crater containing a large stasis pod marked with a red "X". Also finding Silverbolt at the scene, the Predacons fought with Maximal, until what was within the pod was accidentally let loose... From within emerged the monstrous [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]]! After being separated by the fight from Blackarachnia and Silverbolt for a time, Waspinator contributed to Rampage's defeat, just in time for Megatron to arrive at the scene. {{storylink|When Sparks Fly}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsWaspinator.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.2|"Wazzzpinator has <s>plans</s> tacticzzzz."]]
Waspinator participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who first appeared in the "Beast Wars: Episode 1" event, and could be recruited by collecting 160 units of Cybermetal, and 95 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Waspinator-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Waszzpinator is a real threat now! Waszzpinator hazz nuke!]]
Waspinator was one of the Predacons pulled from [[Beast Era|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the Commander. There are at least a few of him flying around!

As a Demolitions bot, his stingers reduce opponents' Resistance to attacks. Thanks to his ability to endure otherwise fatal blows, He can Live again on a K.O. blow once per battle.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Waspinator_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Air
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''Call the Swarm: Summon wasps in the area that deal 52.0 damage and slow enemy attacks by 25%, then shoot stingers up to 8 times for 58.9 damage each
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:waspinator Waspinator at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
{{main|Waspinator (BW)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Waspinator (BW)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:Waspinator render.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
[[File:Nemesis1 Waspinator's tongue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Waspinator's special tongue, there is no other like it!]]

* It is unclear just ''how'' Waspinator traveled from prehistoric Earth to future Cybertron in ''Beast Machines'', presumably under his own power. Perhaps if he somehow managed to reach escape velocity and traveled to Cybertron at sub-light speed, it would have taken long enough that he would have "caught up" to the main timeframe. A concrete explanation would have been provided in the "[[Primeval Dawn]]" comic, with Waspinator (among many other Earth-bound characters) traveling back to Cybertron via transwarp portal. However, the bankruptcy of [[3H Productions|3H]] meant these final issues were never fully written, much less published, and all we really know about [[authorial intent|what they were going to say]] came from message board posts from author [[Dan Khanna]].{{fact}} Since the material was never completed or published, fans [[personal canon|may not necessarily accept them as storyline facts]] and could thus leave the mechanics of Waspinator's return an unsolved mystery. [[Bob Skir]] said in 2013 that it's a story he'd like to tell, joking Waspinator's journey must have been "worthy of Homer".<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DaZTNszyGU Moonbase 2 interview with Bob Skir], 1:27:39 to 1:30:09</ref>
* Ever wonder ''why'' Waspinator became the whipping boy of ''Beast Wars''? Early in the series, his buzzing, drawling method of speaking frustrated story editors [[Larry DiTillio]] and [[Bob Forward]], as they found it was taking up too much time out of the episodes. To get around this, but still meet with the requirement that he appear regularly, they took to blasting him to bits so that he wouldn't ''have'' to talk! Of course, this only wound up endearing him to the writers and the fans, and his frequent brushes with destruction became a running gag done for fun, rather than a script requirement.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040529221638/http://www.infinitefrontiers.0catch.com/AutoAssembly/BobForward.htm Auto Assembly interview with Bob Forward]</ref>
* He only surfaces twice in ''Beast Machines'' because his character would clash with the darker tone.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DaZTNszyGU Moonbase 2 interview with Bob Skir], 1:32:41 to 1:33:01</ref>
* Waspinator was originally chosen by [[Hasbro]] to be one of the characters killed off for the second season of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon to help make way for new characters ([[To sell toys|read: product]]). However, Forward and DiTillio convinced them to spare Waspinator on the grounds of his popularity with the online fan-base, so [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] took the plunge alongside [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] instead.
** His popularity was shown again when he won the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] 2011 fan vote, beating ''three'' iconic 1984–1985 characters ''and'' a [[Erector (G1)|guy with an entendre for a name]].
* Waspinator was originally slated to appear in the very first [[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|''Beast Wars'' video game]], and even had a character model built. However, he was ultimately unused and only appeared in footage taken from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
* Waspinator is the inspiration for [[Buzzer-Bot]] from ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]]'' and [[Wasp]] from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]]''.
* According to Waspinator's profile in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', he likes flying and nectar.
* Waspinator has a yellow [[tongue]] in [[robot mode]].
* While Waspinator ''usually'' refers to other characters by nicknames, he is fairly consistent about calling Megatron and Optimus Primal by their real names. ([[Nemesis Part 1#Quotes|Fairly.]]) He also refers to Inferno by name at least twice, and Tarantulas at least once.
* Waspinator is the only member of the Beast Wars [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] lineup who was there from the beginning and remains alive for the entire course of both shows.
* He also has the honor of having the last line in ''Beast Wars'', and just barely misses the last line in ''Beast Machines''.
* Waspinator never once makes a proper landing while in his beast form.
* Technically, Waspinator's [[beast mode]] is that of a female wasp, given that males do not possess a stinger.
** Waspinator's green, yellow and black color scheme also invokes that of a {{w|Agapostemon|metallic green sweat bee}}. Whether that was the intention or not, that would ''technically'' make Waspinator a ''bee'', rather than a ''wasp''. There ''are'' some species of green wasp in the world, but the metallic green sweat bee resembles Waspinator the closest. "''Bee''inator" just doesn't have the same ring to it, does it?
* In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Waspinator retained his verbal tic of making a buzzing noise while speaking, but it was rendered differently. Instead of stressing syllables of certain words to make a buzzing noise, he would end and punctuate sentences with ''bun'', which is the Japanese onomatopoeia equivalent for "buzz".
* In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Waspinator's [[:File:SavageLandingPart1-Waspinator.jpg|vehicular Cybertronian body]] is a "virtual retooling" of his [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Timelines|2006 BotCon toy]] with a helmet poached from his ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' counterpart [[Wasp]].<ref>{{twitter|-I straight up just borrowed the color palettes he used in the show, they were so perfect. I constantly look back to this single shot from TFA for influence and Waspinator's cyb head design is a shameless homage to the TFA design--|https://twitter.com/jcburcham/status/1475584552290734080|Josh Burcham|2021|12|27}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Waspeeter''' (ワスピーター ''Wasupītā''),<ref>This particular [[Japanese language|romanization]] was first used on a Japanese ''Beast Wars'' [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bwtcard_1/img/015.jpg trading card], and later reappeared in the opening sequence for the Japanese version of the PlayStation [[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)|''Beast Wars Transmetals'']] game.</ref> '''Waspinator''' (ワスピネーター ''Wasupinētā'')
*''Bulgarian:'' '''Osinator''' (Осинатор)
*''French:'' '''Bourdon''' (original toy, "Bumblebee", Canada), '''Bizznator''' (Transmetal toy, Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Punginator''' ("Stinginator")
*''Korean:'' '''Waspinato''' (와스피나토 ''Waseupinato'', 와스피네이토 ''Waseupineito'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Húfēng''' (Taiwan, 胡蜂, "Wasp"), '''Cāngyíng''' (Taiwan, 蒼蠅, "Fly"), '''Huángfēng''' (China, 黄蜂, "Wasp")
*''Polish:'' '''Osator''' ("Wasptor")
*''Russian:'' '''Ospinator''' (Оспинатор, "Waspinator")
*''Spanish:'' '''Avispanator''' (America, "Waspnator"), '''Avispón''' (original and Transmetal toy, "Hornet")

==References==
{{reflist}}

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Predacon computer

2023-05-30T02:45:09Z

Murposit: /* Beast Wars cartoon (Japan) */

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:''The Predacon computer is a device from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Bw01 predaconcomputer.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Computer, choose a suit for me!"]]
The '''Predacon computer'''<ref>Identified as such in ''Beast Wars'' episode scripts.</ref> controls the systems of the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', the ship that serves as headquarters to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s band of [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Although artificially intelligent, with several specific purposes such as analyzing, diagnosing, computing and system controlling, it lacks any personality or emotion, not to mention a [[spark]]. Each Predacon is equipped with an [[onboard computer]] of the same type.<ref>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Carol Savenkoff]] (English)|[[Xu Lin]] (Chinese), [[Loredana Nicosia]] (Italian), [[Nancy McKenzie]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

From the very beginning, the Predacon computer acted as Megatron's assistant whenever he had some evil scheme to employ. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} This continued for some time, until the ''Darksyde'' was blown up by the arrival of [[Tigerhawk]] and the Predacon computer along with it. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] had the same voice for the computer on his [[Transwarp cruiser|cruiser]]. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

{{charstubfiction}}

===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon (Japan)====
{{voiceactor|[[Ryōka Yuzuki]] (Japanese)}}
{{note|For the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', the Predacon computer was given the name "NAVI-ko" and made part of the [[NAVI]] line of shipboard computers. She was given a distinct personality, or several of them, in fact. NAVI-ko would regularly alternate between a "cute" voice, a stern "witch" voice and a... "sexy" voice (that sounded like it was constantly in the midst of orgasm). Additionally, most moments where in the English version the Predacons were shown talking to themselves, those scenes were rewritten into conversations with Navi-ko (thus making her an accomplice in numerous military coups).}}

{{charstubfiction}}

====Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base====
[[File:YDSB Naviko.jpg|right|thumb|Oh, sure, she looks cute ''now'', but she's probably going off to [http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2009/05/13/dolphins_are_violent_predators_that_kill_their_own_babies.html murder some helpless protoforms].]]

Through the machinations of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], NAVI-ko was "warped" into a body of her own, which transformed into a [[dolphin]]. She debuted her new form to the bemused Megatron as she presented him information (secretly provided by Tarantulas) on "[[Yokohama Convoy|Nemesis Prime]]", an evil clone of their ancestor, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Megatron wanted to add Nemesis Prime to his own forces, so he sent NAVI-ko forward in time via a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal to [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s Decepticon Base in Yokohama, Japan, in the year 2014 where Nemesis Prime had been detected.

Once in 2014, NAVI-ko located Nemesis Prime as Doctor Arkeville and [[Yokohama Prime]] fought over whose cookie would activate the clone. NAVI-ko claimed Nemesis Prime for herself with her Yokohama Decepticon Cookie. [[Mach Five Racing Prime]], Yokohama Prime, and [[Kawasaki Prime]] teamed up to fight Nemesis Prime, but they were blasted away, and NAVI-ko met with the clone after, pointing out the nearby [[Transformers Expo]]. She bore witness to Nemesis Prime fighting the Autobots within the Expo and Nemesis's seeming sacrifice to save Yokohama from the explosive interaction of the Dark Energon within himself and the artifacts stored in the Expo—events that Tarantulas sought to bring about as an agent of [[Unicron]]. NAVI-ko was saddened by her comrade's death, only for "Yokohama Convoy" to awaken and flirt with her. NAVI-ko didn't have time to respond as Megatron ordered her back to base after the failure of their plan. {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsBusinessTrip11-villainladies.jpg|thumb|left]]
NAVI-ko in her dolphin body was among the evil female Transformers who appeared in [[Tigatron]]'s dream, fighting a group of heroic female Transformers in a bid to kidnap Tigatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}}

===''Legends'' comic===
A blocky NAVI-ko was among the evil [[Kreon]]s summoned by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] to conquer the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}}
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==Toys==
===''Masterpiece''===
*'''Megatron (Beast Wars)''' ([[March 30]], [[2019]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MP-43'''
:In one of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]]'s hidden voice clips, one of Ryōka Yuzuki's voice clips as NAVI-ko was reused.

==Notes==
* The Predacon computer is named as '''Computer Globe''' in the ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'' guidebook.
* In the ''Expo Campaign'' comic, NAVI-ko interacts with characters from the "[[Cybertron Satellite]]" promotion, all of whom are redecoed [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] and [[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]] Legion figures. In keeping with this, her dolphin body is based on a redecoed Cyberverse [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], sans rotors, but with fins that plug into the 3 mm ports on her shoulders and back.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''NAVI-ko''' (ナビ子 ''Nabi-ko'')<ref>''Ko'' (子) literally means "child" in Japanese. It's a common kanji used in Japanese female names. "Naviko" is probably a pun on ''Navi''gational ''Co''mputer.</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/decepticonsnavi NAVI-ko's personal Twitter account] created to advertise the [[Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base]] campaign.

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Yokohama Convoy

2023-05-30T02:43:12Z

Murposit: /* Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base */

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:''Yokohama Convoy is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Yokohama Nemesis Prime.jpg|thumb|300px|You have a new [https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/0/0a/Tf_nemesis.wav?t=20100625225015 Nemesis!]]]
Once the evil clone known as '''Nemesis Prime''' (ネメシスプライム ''Nemeshisu Puraimu''), '''Yokohama Convoy''' (ヨコハマコンボイ ''Yokohama Konboi'') takes after his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|template]]'s sense of justice and protects the city of [[Yokohama]].

==Fiction==
===Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base===
[[File:YDSB Nemeses.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"There's only enough room in this town for ONE repetitive black repaint, pardner..."]]

In [[2014]], Nemesis Prime was constructed by Doctor Arkeville, perhaps under the influence of [[Unicron]], in his secret Decepticon base in Yokohama, [[Japan]]. The mad scientist used stickers to convert his clone of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] into an evil being and was about to insert an evil soul via a [[Dark Energon]] Emblem Cookie. But before the clone could awaken, [[Yokohama Prime]] broke in and used his Autobot Cookie to bring back the inherent goodness of Optimus Prime. He was almost successful, with the stickers even peeling off. But his efforts were in vain as [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]] arrived from another time and used her Yokohama Decepticon Cookie to win Nemesis Prime over to her side.

Nemesis vowed to replace Yokohama Prime as the Town Commander of Yokohama. Yokohama Prime recruited [[Kawasaki Prime]] and [[Mach Five Racing Prime]] to aid him against the evil clone, but they ended up being blown away by Nemesis's firepower. NAVI-ko met up with him and pointed out the nearby [[Transformers Expo]]. Inside, he declared his plans for domination, only to be knocked back by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Primes]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. Nemesis was helped to his feet by [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and another [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)|Nemesis Prime]]. The Nemeses then battled the collected Autobots.

[[File:Yokohama Convoy.jpg|thumb|]]
But as the battle began, the Dark Energon in Nemesis Prime interacted with the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], the [[AllSpark]], and the [[Seed]] in the Expo, threatening to create a large explosion that would consume the Expo. Nemesis realized that somebody masterminded his very existence to produce this turn of events. As Yokohama was under his protection, Nemesis Prime risked his life by placing all of the Dark Energon energy into his stickers, which were subsequently destroyed by the observing crowd. He seemed to die from the effort, but, in reality, his true self was restored, albeit without any recollection of being Nemesis Prime. He called himself "Yokohama Convoy". {{storylink|Yokohama Decepticon Secret Base}}

===Precursor World===
[[File:Yokohama Convoy Selects.jpg|thumb|150px|left]]
A [[Primus Vanguard|Warrior of the Seven Lights]] resembling Yokohama Convoy was a member of the [[Red Order]] of the [[Primus Vanguard]]. When the [[G1 World|universe-hopping]] [[Terrormander]] attacked the [[Red Planet]], he was granted the honor of firing the Order's [[Matrix Buster]] by his commander [[Red Sentinel Prime]] as his corpsmen cheered him on. Unfortunately, the [[Angolmois Energy]]-enhanced [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]] proved too agile and he failed to hit anything. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}}
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==Toys==
===''Lost Age''===
[[File:AOE-toy Convoy AnniversaryClear.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?|See-Through Power!]]]]
* '''Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.]''' (EZ Collection, 2014)
{{note|Convoy was repurposed as Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy by the Yokohama Transformers Expo.}}

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#Hasbro Reveal the Shield subline|Reveal the Shield]]'' Legends Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2010Legends|Optimus Prime]] toy with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Motormaster (G1)#GDO|Motorbreath]] [[retool]]ing (for accessories he does not come with), Convoy is cast in red and black clear plastic, with a very limited deco to facilitate a sticker sheet designed to turn the toy into Nemesis Prime. He has been retooled to include a magnet in his right foot, allowing him to interact with ''Lost Age'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lost Age|Battle Command Optimus Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Grimlock (AOE)#Stomp&Chomp|Stomp & Chomp Grimlock]].

: Convoy was available at a variety of 2014 events, including on [[May 3]] at a "Kids Walk" event at {{w|Fuji Speedway}}, in special packaging on [[May 16]] at the "Transformers Celebration 2014" midnight event at the Sunshine City [[Toys"R"Us]] store in {{w|Ikebukuro}}, on [[June 15]] at Tokyo Toy Show 2014, at the Aeon Mall in {{w|Kasukabe}} on [[July 19]], and at the "Transformers Expo" event in {{w|Yokohama}} on [[August 9]]; at the Expo's preview night, attendees could acquire the aforementioned Nemesis Prime sticker sheet. Convoy was also available as one of three preorder bonuses for ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Roadbuster (Cloud)|Roadbuster]].
::*[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2300.html ''Gallery of Convoy [Anniversary Clear Ver.<nowiki>]</nowiki> with Nemesis Prime stickers'']
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==Notes==
*Nemesis Prime/Yokohama Convoy exists in the same continuity as the differently-named "[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Black Convoy]]", and thus warrants his own article.

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Airazor (BW)

2023-05-30T02:24:55Z

Murposit: /* Beast Wars cartoon */

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{{disambigm|Airazor (disambiguation)|Wing Saber (disambiguation)}}
:''Airazor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Airazorbwcgi.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Ladyfalcon'' just doesn't have the same ring.]]
Primarily used for recon and surveillance due to her aerial [[alternate mode]], '''Airazor''' (sometimes formerly '''Wing Saber''') is a great asset to the Maximal cause. She's calm and confident, but also adventurous and brave, with a healthy supply of dry humor. Her aerial skill in either mode, incredibly sharp eyesight and steady aim make her a dangerous opponent.

She is especially close to [[Tigatron]], always trying to get him to move past his solitary instincts and spend more time with his fellow Maximals. She shares his love for the beautiful planet on which the Maximals are stranded, and it is on this planet where their destiny will be forever intertwined.

{{bigquote|She stoops to conquer!|Airazor|"[[Call of the Wild]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Airazor was an "aerial reconnaissance expert" who could spot Predacon activity from 30,000 feet above. With her internal radar transmitters, Airazor could relay information to her Maximal comrades, including 3D "virtual reality maps" that pinpointed enemy locations. In terms of offense, she possessed [[cyberblade]]s and a [[photon cannon]]. However, her preferred method of attacking was slashing with her titanium-plated talons in beast mode. {{storylink|#Toys|Basic Class Airazor bio}}

With her [[Transmetal]] body after the [[quantum surge]], Airazor had become a warrior that inspired absolute fear in the Predacons, thanks to her deadly armor-ripping talons. Her post had been adjusted to sea reconnaissance, in light of her vehicle mode. {{storylink|#TM1|Transmetal Airazor Bio}}

After becoming a [[Transmetal|Metals]], Airazor's power surged! Airazor's dominion of the air became second to none, but the air warrior still preferred to avoid violence when possible. {{storylink|#TM1|Metals Airazor}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Pauline Newstone]] (English), [[Tetsuya Iwanaga]] (Japanese)|[[Liu Li]] (Chinese), [[Denise Reis]] (Portuguese), [[Rebeca Manriquez]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Olga Cano]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Caterina Rochira]] (Italian)}}
[[File:The Spark Airazor.jpg|left|upright=1.55|thumb|The Maximals' Yellow Ranger.]]
Her [[stasis pod]] damaged upon crashing to [[Earth]], Airazor was able to come online due to the genius of [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and the bravery of [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]. Rhinox deftly operated the stasis pod's controls and Cheetor offered up his [[locking chip]] to repair it. Immediately out of the pod, she outmaneuvered and destroyed [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]. Her aerial [[beast mode]], at the time, made her the only Maximal other than [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus]] who could fly. {{storylink|The Spark}}

[[File:TheTrigger2-ladyshallrideatiger.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Hasbro's ''The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'']]

She and Tigatron started to team up more frequently, a prospect Airazor seemed to welcome, but Tigatron preferred to work alone. Their first big adventure together came when a flying island paradise was discovered. The island, however, was covered in booby-traps which were triggered by the use of energy weapons. Airazor rescued Tigatron when he was ambushed by Predacons on the island, but she was damaged badly. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} Tigatron carried her on his back, refusing to leave her behind, and the pair worked together to avoid and overcome the island's traps. The island was ultimately destroyed, much to the sadness and outrage of Tigatron, and he would have secluded himself from the other Maximals further if not for Airazor's concern. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

Soon after, the Predacons beat Tigatron to another stasis pod, reprogramming it and unleashing [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]. Airazor and Tigatron took turns helping each other, but once again, Tigatron insisted that he work alone. Airazor commented that sometimes you can be too alone. She was right, because after he tracked down [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and destroyed the stasis pod, Tigatron got shot up a lot. Nearing death, Tigatron was saved by the arrival of Airazor and Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Spider's Game}}

During a Predacon attack on the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', Airazor saved Optimus from plunging to his doom, but was herself so badly damaged she had to spend several days in the [[CR chamber]]. She emerged to find that the other Maximals had succumbed to their beast instincts through having to stay in beast mode constantly, as a result of the Predacons stealing the ship's [[rectifier coil]]. While Tigatron helped the Maximals, Airazor was able to infiltrate the largely deserted Predacon base and retrieve the rectifier coil. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

[[File:BeforetheStorm Airazor dropping off Rattrap.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.34|If you barf, you're walking home.]]
After the Maximals were expelled from their base by the Predacons, aided by a [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]-possessed [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], Airazor alerted Tigatron to the situation. The pair joined in a ploy to retake their base, which involved an assault on the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' under Starscream's leadership. {{storylink|Possession}} Airazor was part of the reinforcements provided when [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] were trying to find a cure for the [[energon discharge virus]] Rhinox was afflicted with. For some reason she felt the need to pose provocatively by Optimus's leg as the Maximals appeared on the scene. {{storylink|The Low Road}}

After the realization that the aliens who seeded their planet with traps and energon were returning to destroy it, the Maximals and Predacons entered a truce. Optimus Primal used Airazor to try to sneak Rattrap into the Predacon base to find out what [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] was up to, but Megatron, of course, found them on his scanners and politely asked them to leave. Unbeknownst to Megatron, the ploy was a decoy for Tigatron's infiltration. {{storylink|Before the Storm}}

[[File:Airazoraftermath.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
The aliens arrived and a new [[Bio-Dome|alien structure]] was built, trapping Airazor, who was tortured. Optimus Primal forced his way inside, with the help of the Predacons, and traded himself to the aliens for Airazor. Rattrap dragged her from the structure, only for them to find themselves at gunpoint — the truce was over. The pair were able to use the activation of the structure's "termination sequence" to deal with the Predacons, before fleeing with the escaping Optimus. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} As one of the planet's moons was revealed as an [[Planet Buster|alien weapon]], the Maximals retreated to their base. There, Airazor and Rattrap caught [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] working on a stasis pod in the ship's hold, and Optimus was able to use it to destroy the Planet Buster, though at the cost of his own life. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[File:OtherVists1 Airazor in vines.jpg|thumb|left|280px]|I’ve seen enough NSFW content to know where this is going.]]
Airazor and Tigatron escaped [[Transmetal]]ization by the [[quantum surge]]. They attempted to stop Blackarachnia escaping, but were both knocked offline by Megatron. {{storylink|Aftermath}} After repairs, the duo left together to find the rest of the missing stasis pods scattered across the planet. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} While on their search, the two Maximals discovered not only a remarkably beautiful valley, but a strange plant. As the two looked into each other's eyes and held hands in quiet celebration, the plant transformed into another [[Vok]] device, and as they clasped hands, declaring their love to exist beyond the throes of death, the two were absorbed and shot into space. Cheetor arrived, but was too late, and loudly protested the loss of two of his best friends. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}}

[[File:OtherVictories BirthofTigerhawk.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Know that I am [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]]! Well, part of him. From another universe. It's complicated.]]

Airazor and Tigatron were kept in a form of stasis until near the end of the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]], when they were merged into the powerful being [[Tigerhawk]]. Tigerhawk returned to Earth as the emissary of the Vok to stop the deterioration that the Beast Wars were causing to the timestream, his first act being to destroy the [[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]], sending the Predacons scrambling. Tarantulas managed to capture Tigerhawk and removed the Vok's influence from his frame (and absorbed it into himself), letting Airazor and Tigatron's [[spark]]s inhabit Tigerhawk's body. Tigatron's voice was dominant, but Tigerhawk's personality and mannerisms were an amalgam of Tigatron and Airazor's. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

Shortly afterward, however, Tigerhawk was killed in a standoff with the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' after Megatron retrieved it from the ocean floor. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

====3H comics====
[[File:Groundzero-airazorbeastmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
Somewhere near the end of the first year of the Beast Wars, before the Planet Buster ignited the planet's energon, Airazor, Rhinox, and Cheetor overheard a battle between [[Fractyl]] and [[Packrat]]. Airazor ended up having to rescue Cheetor, who had darted off ahead of them and gotten blasted. After the battle was resolved, she and the other Maximals fled, pretending to be beaten by the timid Fractyl to increase his standing in Megatron's eyes. {{storylink|Ground Zero}}

[[File:TransmetalAirazor2.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|WINGS UP WINGS DOWN WHO GIVES A CRAP]]
After the Beast Wars were over, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], presumed destroyed, existed in a new, undead form that was fueled by his new Vok powers. The remaining Vok assembled warriors to end this threat, creating [[Primal Prime]] and giving new [[Transmetal]] bodies to the extant Sparks of Airazor and Tigatron. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 1}} {{storylink|Primeval Dawn II}}

After awakening a stranded stasis pod containing [[Ramulus]], opening a second pod triggered an ambush by [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]], [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]], [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]], and a reborn Transmetal 2 [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Airazor immediately saved Tigatron's life, knocking Spittor aside before Tigatron would have unwittingly come in contact with Spittor's body, covered entirely in [[cyber venom]]. This maneuver left her vulnerable to Ravage's gunfire, which knocked her out of the air. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 2}}

The battle ended catastrophically, and Ramulus, Airazor, and Tigatron were forced to carry a critically wounded Primal Prime back to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' after Tarantulas ripped the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from his chest. As Airazor and Tigatron conferred with the seemingly absent Vok, Airazor experienced great pains due to her battle wounds. But before she could explain, the ''Ark'' was under attack by Ravage and the Predacons. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 3}}

{{note|Due to [[3H Productions]] loss of the convention license, "Primeval Dawn" was never completed. It is telling, however, that Airazor was not present in the subsequently-placed ''[[Transformers: The Wreckers|Wreckers]]'' storyline.}}

Rattrap asked Tigatron where Airazor was, but more pressing matters occupied their attention. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}} The deceitful [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] claimed that, as part of a long con, he saved her life by bonding her back into Tigatron. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Sideways#July 6, 2015|Ask Sideways 2015/07/06}}

====Razorclaw continuity====
In one splinter timeline of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]'s stasis pod landed far from the ''Axalon'', and without the aid of Silverbolt, Megatron slaughtered the Maximals. Left as the sole survivors, Tigatron and Airazor were then abducted by the Vok and then dispatched as Tigerhawk to end Megatron's machinations which threatened the Vok. Tigerhawk slew Megatron, but in the ensuing [[timestorm]] destroyed the universe anyway. Subsequently, [[Unicron]] abducted Tigerhawk to become one of his [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minion]] generals. The renamed [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]] became one of Unicron's most feared Heralds; however, the noble influence of Tigatron and Airazor at times posed a problem for the evil Razorclaw. {{storylink|Abduction|Razorclaw's profile}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/07}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
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At the tail-end of the Great War, both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] met their demise on the battlefield. In response, the [[Primal Council]] sought to broker peace negotiations with their enemies, enlisting Tigatron to this end. The 'bot who would one day call herself "Airazor" was one of the many soldiers tasked with guarding the Autobot peace officer as he headed into enemy camps on his mission.

Unfortunately, the first camp the group made contact with was headed by a renegade soldier going by the name "[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]". Rejecting the talk of peace outright, Megatron unleashed [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] onto his visitors, along with the other units under his command. "Airazor" was accosted by [[Waspinator (BW)|two]] [[Terrorsaur (BW)|fliers]], though she quickly defeated them both before rescuing Tigatron from Predaking. As the rest of the Autobots with them were slain, Tigatron argued with his rescuer over which one of them should head off to warn the Council of Megatron's incoming attack. Convincing him that she didn't need rescuing herself, and promising that she'd see him again someday, "Airazor" sent Tigatron on his way. But she stood little chance against Predaking by herself, and soon found herself in the giant's grip. Before Predaking could finish her off, [[transmatter]] started raining down on the battlefield, converting whoever it touched into a protoform. "Airazor" was one of the many affected by the transmatter, though her form was retrieved and safely stored within a stasis pod after hostilities had ended between Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

As [[Magmatron]] surveyed the timestream, he witnessed several key moments in the Beast Wars. Among them was Airazor being helped up by a concerned Tigatron. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

After Tigerhawk's body was destroyed, the two sparks contained within split, regaining their individuality. The Vok then proceeded in bestowing upon Airazor a new Transmetal form utilizing a blank protoform. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:Airazorbwdawn.jpg|thumb|Tiger, you just hit the jackpot.]]

Her name was Wing Saber. A routine reconnaissance mission went awry when Wing Saber was captured by the Predacon torturer, [[Steelgrave]]. Despite his array of fiendish devices and Bond-villain mentality, Wing Saber was able to elude Steelgrave and fight her way through his henchmen before retreating to her cloaked starship, the ''[[Chromia 10]]''. Although she escaped, Wing Saber bore the physical and mental scars from her encounter with Steelgrave for some time.

Later, she was assigned to rendezvous with a pair of Maximals named [[Crossblades (BW)|Crossblades]] and [[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] for a new mission. In violation of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], a group of Predacons had been rampaging through the [[J'kozian sector]] and set up a troop manufacturing factory on the conquered world of [[Nibari]]. Holographically posing as barmaids, the trio inebriated most of Steelgrave's troops into stasis lock before proceeding into the factory. Their infiltration was cut short by a raid on the factory by the native Nibari population, led by [[Ritash]]. Wing Saber's group was forced to divert their mission in order to keep the organics from being completely slaughtered. They were actually doing well...at least, until the true leader of Steelgrave's Predacons made his presence known... '''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'''!

Wing Saber's crew evacuated with all due haste, taking Ritash of the Nibari with them. A reassessment of the situation was clearly called for. After a review of the history records, Wing Saber decided that the frequent quotations of "No Known Weaknesses" overlooked Megatron's infamous arrogance, and THAT was what they needed to exploit. The crew of the ''Chromia 10'' challenged Megatron to combat in full view of his subordinates, forcing him to agree in order to save face. During the ritualized combat, Crossblades noticed that the Mighty Megatron was nowhere near as invulnerable as history records indicated. Sensing a ruse, the Maximals concentrated their firepower and revealed "Megatron" was little more than an exo-suit run by his ex-lieutenant, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]]. With Flamewar revealed, and the drone troopers brought under the control of Ritash and his rebels, Nibari was well on its way to being freed.{{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}

[[File:Trazorsedge prologue.jpg|thumb|left|"I'm gonna deck you in the schnoz!"]]

Later, the Predacons who stole the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] on Cybertron were being pursued by [[Tigatron|Unit 2]], who was granted clearance from the [[Maximal Defense Command Center]] to commandeer transport. Wing Saber was boarding the ''Chromia 10'', when Unit 2 approached and demanded use of it. Wing Saber at first refused, but suggested she was open to... persuasion. The call of adventure captured her interest, and instead of handing over the ''Chromia 10'' to Unit 2, she allowed him to hitch a ride, piloting it herself.

The ''Chromia 10'' intercepted the Predacons' ship, the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', which was engaged in battle with the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' and guarded by a [[Buzzsaw and Laserbeak's ship|mysterious third ship]]. During the ensuing firefight, the ''Chromia 10'' was badly damaged. [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] had Wing Saber and Unit 2's [[spark]]s remotely [[Spark core transfer|uploaded]] to [[blank]] [[protoform]]s in the Axalon's cargo hold, which saved their lives, but severely damaged their core mainframes. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

Two weeks after Airazor was reborn on [[Earth]], she foiled a Predacon plot to launch an orbital platform despite Megatron's best efforts. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' comic===
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Following the [[Quantum surge]], Airazor became a [[Transmetal]]. However, she was separated from the rest of the [[Maximal]]s and was locked outside of their base during [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]'s counterattack. As she flew in, [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]]'s defenses began to fire at her. [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] attempted to shut Sentinel down, only to be stopped by [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], who warned him that Sentinel was the only thing protecting them from Quickstrike's [[Cobra Corps]] and [[Scorpion Corps]]. Rhinox brushed him aside and shut Sentinel down, anyway. Airazor, who had been shot by Sentinel, swooped in for a crash-landing. Rattrap, feeling somewhat guilty, dove to soften her landing. Not long after this, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] breached their defenses and took out both Rattrap and Airazor without effort. Rhinox saved her some time and appeared to shoot himself in the head. Feeling her job was done, Blackarachnia left as Quickstrike destroyed their base.

From a small section of the base that had been protected by a forcefield, Airazor aided Rattrap and Rhinox in pulling [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s [[spark]] from [[unspace|transwarp space]]. As Rhinox brought his spark out from oblivion, Rattrap funneled it through a ray device while Airazor positioned a reflective dish. Primal's spark bounced off the dish and connected with his body (which was being held by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] at his base, the ''[[Hindenburg]]''), resurrecting him as a Transmetal. Airazor, still injured from before, began to plummet to the ground. Primal rescued her, destroyed Megatron's drone army, and carried her off on his flying surfboard. Recovering, Airazor began to wonder where her "[[Tigatron]]-sama" was. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Airazor next accompanied Rattrap and Optimus in investigating the remains of the ''Axalon''. She was attacked by [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]], but escaped. Following Primal's orders, she and Rattrap used the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s weapons to ignite undersea volcanoes that blasted Rampage into the sky. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

Later, she decided to search for Tigatron on her own. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}} She soon found him, but his mind had been taken over by Tarantulas. She linked her mind with Tigatron's and, after defeating Tarantulas in cyberspace, was able to free Tigatron's consciousness. Unfortunately, she wasn't quite fast enough, and Tigatron's mind-controlled body delivered a fatal blow that killed her. Seeing what he'd done, Tigatron held her in his arms and wept with grief. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 4|Beast Wars Metals #4}}

Tigatron eventually committed ritual suicide over what he'd done, only to be revived by the energies of the sparks released by the obliterated Rampage. Airazor was also among the revived, but as a mindless zombie. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}} She did battle with Tigatron, who did not want to fight the robot he loved. With no other option, Tigatron gave the evil Airazor one of his katana and knelt down. As the zombie-Airazor struck him with the [[sword]], Airazor's spark entered Tigatron's body. In cyberspace, the two embraced and vowed never to be apart again. As their sparks merged, they became [[Tigerhawk]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
When [[human]] archaeologists uncovered a cave filled with primitive language, [[Mini-Con]] [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] translated it for them. The markings told of a time when the Maximals and Predacons crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, though the stranded Transformers were seen by the protohumans as gods. When one of the archeologists, [[Jessica Theist]], later touched one of the markings, she was bestowed a vision of the Maximals' and Predacons' battles. Among them, she noted a "falcon." {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Airazorwhitheredhope.jpg|thumb|left|How Robin would have looked in Batman Beyond...]]

Airazor, sporting a purely Cybertronian form, became a resident of [[Axiom Nexus]] at an unknown point in time and the timelines. She joined the offworlders' [[Freelance Police Legion]] and also forged ties with their parallel organization, the [[Axiom Nexus Security Administration]] run by the planet's native Cybertronians, the [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s. Airazor eventually received authorization as an inspector in the Security Administration, giving her the rare (if not ''unique'') status as an officer for BOTH police forces in Axiom Nexus. Despite her official status, Airazor still enjoyed her vices, and was a frequent customer of the [[Widow's Cafe Cybertronian]] at the edge of the [[Heap]].

Airazor was involved in the first detaining of [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]], after the assassination of [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] sent Axiom Nexus into chaos. She and [[Stungun (TransTech)|Stungun]] stood guard over the duo while awaiting [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Commander Cheetor]]'s arrival. As is often the case with femmes, she had absolutely no tolerance for Jackpot's sweet-talk. Upon his arrival, Cheetor dismissed Airazor to keep an eye on three "[[Transcendent|units of interest]]" who had recently come through Processing Central. He casually suggested she recruit some Freelancers as well to keep the surveillance less official, since it was technically out of their jurisdiction. Her departure served a double purpose, leaving a viable exit for the lowtech Autobots to flee and draw out the ''real'' assassin for the Security Administration. Once [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]] and his shell were deactivated, Airazor swooped in and took Jackpot into custody again immediately. Despite his claims of having found a real connection, she was thrilled when Commander Cheetor expedited his deportation to [[Primax 207.0 Epsilon|a universe]] similar to his home universe. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

Shortly after her promotion to Inspector Airazor, the Maximal had occasion to drop in on her old friend [[Crystal Widow]] at the Widow's Cafe. It was hardly a social call, however, as Security Administration had been requisitioned by [[Demolishor (TransTech)|General Demolishor]] of the [[Military Police]] to conduct a serious investigation into some courier murders and the theft of unauthorized TransTech technology. One of Crystal Widow's regulars, [[Escargon]], had been pegged for the matter. Airazor tried to execute a quiet arrest, but General Demolishor's attention span and flair for the dramatic turned it into a decidedly UNquiet raid of the premises. Demolishor also executed Escargon on the spot while Airazor was attempting to gain control of the suspect.

In his zeal, however, General Demolishor hadn't thought to check if Escargon had the stolen property before shooting him. Sure enough, a thorough search by Inspector Airazor appeared to turn up no traces of the property on his person. Dejected, General Demolishor turned his frustrations on the clientele, particular several "mechanoids of interest" called [[G1 GoBots|GoBots]] who had arrived around the same time as Escargon. With some fast legalese, Airazor managed to talk Demolishor out of doing further damage to the bar or Crystal Widow's customers. After the good general departed, Airazor explained the seriousness of the situation — Escargon had stolen a set of [[transit pass]]es, official letters for TransTech black ops work that allowed unmolested access to any transwarp platform facility. Literally a "Get Out of Axiom Nexus Free" Card.

General Demolishor was not so easily deterred, though, and soon wound up battling Crystal Widow and the GoBots in the [[Heap]] until Airazor and Commander Cheetor arrived with the Security Administration. The general was quickly deflated when Cheetor told him he had informed [[Megatron (TransTech)|Commander Megatron]] personally about the issuance of these ''unauthorized'' transit passes, and the fact that Demolishor had lost them. Because the Heap was outside of Security Administration jurisdiction, the collar officially went to Airazor as a representative of the Freelance Police Legion.

As Demolishor was being led away, Commander Cheetor requested a private word with Inspector Airazor. In no uncertain terms, he ''very loudly'' did not say he knew she had swiped the passes while frisking Escargon, and did not tell her to make sure the passes were handed over to the GoBots. Reluctantly, Airazor did as she was not ordered to do and gave up her meal tickets. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

===Legends World===
[[File:Legends Manga Xmas Airazor.jpg|thumb|150px|We're sorry about everything on the left.]]

Airazor and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] were hired by Optimus Primal to work as office ladies at the [[Axalon Trading Company]]. Their tight skirts and overall cuteness mesmerized Rattrap... at least until Rhinox reminded him that they had no women on the payroll. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 4#The Gender Gap|The Gender Gap}} Later, Optimus Primal and [[Lio Convoy]] swooned over Airazor's cuteness as he fetched them tea for their meeting. Rattrap and Rhinox merely continued to curse the fact that Airazor was a man. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 5#The Gender Gap Part 2|The Gender Gap Part 2}} Hoping to get to the bottom of Airazor and Nightscream's genders, Rattrap and Rhinox proceeded to follow them to see which bathroom they'd use. Much to their confusion, they learned that their building had no ladies' room but an ''{{w|otokonoko}}'' room. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 9#The Bathroom Gap|The Bathroom Gap}}

For [[Christmas]], Airazor joined [[T-AI|Ai]] in donning skimpy Santa outfits and handed out toys to all the good little Transformers. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} At another point, old man Rhinox's nostalgia became so powerful he was able to will the '80s back into existence, retrograding all modern technology into clumsy '80s counterparts. In the madness, Airazor's computer turned into a cruddy micro-computer that couldn't even connect to the [[Internet]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}}

At work, Rattrap found himself emasculated at every turn, even by Airazor, who was bigger and stronger than he was. This led Rattrap to seek comfort in a dream sequence involving [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}}

When the amnesiac [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] used her charms to squat at [[Tigatron]]'s home, Airazor took issue with it, and the three ended up in a bed together, with Airazor trying to push Windblade away from Tigatron. {{storylink|Windblade Sequel}}

Following the destruction of their old office because of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], the Axalon employees took it in stride and made Metroplex's city mode their new office. Airazor and Cheetor got scared when their [[Alpha Trion (G1)|mysterious janitor]] claimed to be from "the other world", assuming he meant the world of the dead. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}}

Airazor was dressed up as a nurse and ready to go to a [[Halloween]] party with Tigatron and Windblade when they were interrupted by the trick-or-treating [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], and [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird Shadow]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}}

Airazor also worked at a "little brother cafe" and was there when the manager, [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]], explained to another worker, who was [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|another Starscream]], just what kind of cafe it was. While thinking back to the good times she'd had in the Legends Universe, Windblade remembered a time she'd hand-fed Tigatron at the cafe, something Airazor hadn't liked at all. {{storylink|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue}} Following the hiring of the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from another dimension, Airazor told [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] that he still had to answer calls from customers despite being trapped in [[Butla]] at the time. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}}

Airazor was among the coworkers bothered by Chromedome flying around the office on Moguru, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} and was seen on the sidewalks of [[Akihabara]] after it was rebuilt as Neo Akihabara City. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} When [[White Leo]] turned the people of the Legends World into [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformers]] to recruit them into his army, Airazor ended up with some [[#TM1|familiar armor]] and the name "Lucky Razor". {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}}

====The Beast Wars Road Map====
When Rhinox was countacted by his [[Rhinox (TransTech)|counterpart]] from [[Axiom Nexus]], Airazor interrupted their conversation to point out [[A Change to the Agenda|new developments]] happening in a branching timeline. {{storylink|The Beast Wars Road Map}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
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Airazor was a native of the planet [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]], and was born from the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] inside the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Chela]]. She abandoned [[Cloud Walkers|her tribe]] long ago so that she could be with her love Tigatron.

When battling [[combiner]]s from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] briefly touched upon the planet, Airazor and Tigatron witnessed [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] battling against [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} They later investigated the huge footprints the combiners left behind. Tigatron wanted to report their discovery to the others, while Airazor disagreed. {{storylink|All That Remains}} They eventually sought out the advice of the seer Blackarachnia, who foresaw the reappearance of true Cybertronians on their planet. A week later, Airazor was present when the leaders of Eukaris's tribes convened outside the space bridge, although Dinobot didn't take kindly to the "tribe of two." The tension was quickly defused when Rattrap sneaked through the space bridge and onto the planet, only to receive a less-than-warm welcome from Dinobot.

A month later, Airazor was present when the first real representatives from Cybertron arrived - [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and Starscream. Before negotiations could get underway, Chela awoke and burst from the ground, intending to destroy all Cybertronian intruders. After Chela was killed by Starscream, the citizens of Eukaris agreed to join the nascent [[Council of Worlds]]. Blackarachnia appointed Tigatron and Airazor as delegates to Cybertron, believing that their independence from Eukaris's competing tribes would make them impartial diplomats. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} Upon emigrating to Cybertron, Airazor was amazed to find that she and Tigatron were being welcomed in spite of their romance, a feature she felt could potentially attract more Eukarians. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

Approximately two weeks later, Airazor was present for the ceremony inducting [[Vigilem|Carcer]] delegates [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] into the Council of Worlds. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} She and Tigatron began operating regularly on Cybertron, interacting with the local citizens and the other colonists. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

After [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] announced his intent to annex [[Earth]] into the Council of Worlds, Airazor attended the first council meeting discussing this sudden change of events. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} In-between Council meetings, the two Eukariens continued adjusting to life on Cybertron, quietly hoping that one day the growing number of immigrants could expand beyond the borders of Iacon. When the Council re-convened to discuss a string of mysterious [[Mnemosurgery|mnemosurgical]] assaults and the growing distrust of the [[Badgeless]], the two Eukarian delegates were in attendance. The Committee moved to have [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] investigate the crime spree. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

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Things turned sour following the death of [[Drunkatron|an inebriated Decepticon]] which most chalked up to police brutality. Airazor and Obsidian observed an angry mob advancing on Starscream's office, as the two commiserated over their dismay with the fractured Cybertron. Shortly afterwards, Airazor attended the emergency meeting to try and sort out what could be done, a meeting that ended with Ironhide becoming the new head of Cybertronian security. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}} Airazor later attended a meeting where Ironhide reported on the progress of the new recruits. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}} When [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] attacked Iacon, Airazor and the other Council delegates were temporarily evacuated. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

The Council later met with Optimus to hear his side of the story. Although Prime insisted that his intentions were pure, its members unanimously voted against allowing Earth a seat on the council. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}} When Optimus raised a holy [[Metrotitan (G1)|Titan]] from the ground, however, public opinion began to shift back towards Optimus, and the Council began re-considering their ruling. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

[[File:DesperateTimes-anythingforyou.jpg|thumb|250px|left|And the man shall ride a falcon.]]

Months later, [[Vigilem|Carcer]] detected a fleet of [[zombie]] Titans rapidly approaching Cybertron and intent on scouring the planet clean. The Council attended an emergency meeting to discuss the threat, and wound up preparing for an all-out war against the army. The Titans soon made planetfall; Airazor and Tigatron fought together on the front lines and used their [[beast mode]]s to tear through enemy armor. {{storylink|Ping}} When it became clear that they couldn't win, the two retreated back to the Council [[Spire]] to discuss a last-ditch moves. As a result, both Airazor and Tigatron joined Windblade's strike team, aiming to invade Carcer and seize control of the Titan from its reluctant leader [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|Desperate Times}}

Airazor stood by Starscream as the strike teams attacked making odd faces at the Chancellor's odd habit of [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|seemingly talking to himself]]. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}} After Windblade and Carcer had triumphed, she joined Starscream and [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]] in cheering. {{storylink|Rubicon}} It transpired however that "Carcer" was in fact, Vigilem, the Titan of [[Liege Maximo]] who had managed to free his master before he died. The Council was informed of the Prime's inevitable return but only after half of them had already voted to keep it secret and forced the other half to do the same, much to Airazor's discomfort. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

When the crisis had passed, the Council reconvened to meet with Optimus Prime as the Autobot leader discussed sharing Transformer technology with the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s, who had recently arrived on Earth. Starscream shot down the proposal; as Earth was not yet a member of the Council, it would be a violation of the [[Tyrest Accord]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}}

Airazor was present during Earth's induction ceremony into the [[Council of Worlds]] when [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] was brought before the Council where Elita One ordered them executed. When Knock Out supported the notion owing to the looming threat of Liege Maximo and the short [[human]] lifespan, Airazor protested owing to the fact that, regardless of lifespan, the humans were still living creatures. {{storylink|First Strike issue 4|First Strike #4}}

[[File:TheChosenOne AirazorNotJudged.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Following the invasion, Windblade was due to retake her position on the Council only to learn that Liege Maximo's freedom was still being kept under wraps prompting her to inform Circuit and Longtooth of it which resulted in public elections. After the Camien had announced her intent to run for office, Airazor visited Windblade in [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] where she extolled the values of Cybertron's acceptance of 'bots from all walks of life and how that feature could attract more Eukarians (assuming of course Iacon could last five minutes without being half destroyed). She and Tigatron later attended the electoral debates and took part in Windblade's subsequent victory party. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

The Council later assembled to receive an [[Ore-13]] from Optimus Prime before [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] and [[Liege Maximo]] made a dramatic return aboard the [[Nemesis (BW)|''Nemesis'']]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Joined by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], the Council granted the Primes an audience. After an explosion ripped through the [[Spire]], Airazor helped up Tigatron only to learn Alpha Trion had been killed by the blast. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} "Onyx Prime's" machinations had successfully sowed chaos across Cybertron, leaving the Council of Worlds paralyzed and unable to act for the duration of the crisis, and by the time that "Onyx" had been unmasked as a time-travelling Shockwave and arrested, the Council was too late to stop the penultimate stage in Shockwave's plan from falling into place: [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], who began a genocidal rampage across the galaxy. Shortly after the planet-eater destroyed Eukaris, Airazor joined the other members of the Council of Worlds in an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

When Unicron then attacked and destroyed Cybertron, Airazor and Tigatron were among the many refugees who were safely teleported to [[Earth]] by the [[Visionaries]], regrouping at [[Victoria Falls]]. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
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Airazor of [[Nuon City|Nuon]] was a champion of the Games who eventually came to sit on the [[Maximal High Council]]. She sat on the Council when the [[Maximal Nation]] declared themselves independent from [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s and the [[Resistance]] alike. When the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] threat arose and consumed Nuon, however, Airazor advocated abandoning neutrality and entering the war against the Builders. She frequently clashed with the pacifist [[Santon]], comparing him to a [[wormozoid ]]. When the Council received an audience by First Resistor [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Preditron]] to hear first hand about the Vehicons, the vote soon swayed in Airazor's favor, and the Maximal Nation went to war.
In the battles to come against the Vehicons and the [[Grand Mal]] fortress, Airazor fought as part of [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]], joining with her fellow Councilbots as a battlefield general. They fought alongside the [[Micromaster]] Builder combiner [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] against all odds.

After the war, the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] was founded to govern the planet. The Maximal Nation remained an independent body, and the High Council elected Airazor to serve as their representative at Parliament along with Cheetor and [[Optimal]]. {{storylink|Derailment}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
The Maximals traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Airazor's function was reconnaissance, and she [[trans-scan]]ned into a falcon. Her [[photon cannon]] and razor-sharp talons were her powers and weapons, and her core traits were her resourcefulness, compassion, and steadfastness. Airazor's message from the future was that she will help guide [[Dinobot (BW)|a conflicted enemy]] towards redemption. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Airazor was part of the united Maximal-Predacon faction lead by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. In another possible destiny, she bore witness to Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] leading Cybertron to a new golden age. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Erin Ebers]] (English), [[Hinako Takahashi]] (Japanese) |[[Sandrine Mittelstädt]] (German), [[Nathalie Spitzer]] (French), [[Ana Paula Martins]] (Portuguese), [[Mar Bordallo]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Jessica Ángeles]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Bhagyashri Rao]] (Hindi)}}
{{quote|You know, there's something about ''soaring'' through the sky all day, seeing everything from a distant height, that makes one a keen observer.|Airazor, [[Kingdom episode 2]]}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Airazor-falcon-spies-on-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep5-Airazor-protects-Blackarachnia.jpg|thumb|300px|Transformers: War for [[Tigatron|Airazor's]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Affection]]]]

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===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:TheEnd-Tigatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Airazor was contained in one of the many [[stasis pod]]s on the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']] that were ejected when the ship was caught in a battle with the [[Darksyde (BW)|''Darksyde'']] and left in orbit above the planet they crashed on. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} The pod was soon brought down to the surface due to sabotage carried out by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. {{storylink|Pod Part 2}} Before she could activate, Airazor was discovered by the [[Vok]] who, using knowledge gleamed from [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], reprogrammed her to serve their interests.

As one of the "[[Children of the Vok (group)|Children of the Vok]]", Airazor was part of the group that spoke to [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] about the Vok and their rapidly expiring patience towards the Cybertronian interlopers. When Optimus and Megatron managed to escape their cells, the five Children of the Vok moved to stop them. In the ensuing battle, Airazor fought Optimus Primal before the Vok arrived to end the battle. Though the Vok were initially ready to destroy Megatron, Primal convinced the aliens to allow the Maximals and Predacons a chance to unite against the Vok. {{storylink|Children of the Vok}}

When the Vok's ally [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] was found out, he called on the totality of the Children of the Vok to attack the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''. The battle drew the attention of the Vok who decided that all Cybertronians were too disruptive and prepared to exterminate them all before the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' destroyed the aliens. In the aftermath, Airazor joined Tigatron in a peaceful life in the wilderness, ignoring both Maximal and Predacon if the same courtesy would be extended. {{storylink|The End (BW)|The End}}
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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Go! Go! issue 23}}}}
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==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]", the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Maximals and their Predacon adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}
=====Maximal campaign=====
{{Note|Airazor is a playable character for "rescue missions" gameplay.}}
Airazor was absent from the main conflict with both Predacons and the [[Skriix]]; instead, she flew rescue missions, using her flight capabilities to rescue captured Maximals from the Predacons' prison ships.

Upon having eliminated the Predacon threat, Airazor was part of Optimus Primal's roll call when he announced that the galaxy was now at peace. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
[[File:N64 Airazor.jpg|frame|Airazor was having second thoughts about this new backpack.]]
{{voiceactor|[[Janet-Laine Green]] (English), [[Tetsuya Iwanaga]] (Japanese)}}

Thanks to Megatron's temporal meddling, history was changed so that Airazor gained a new Transmetal form in the quantum surge. She went on to play a critical role in the Maximals' victory over the Predacons. However, when their enemies had all been taken prisoner, Airazor and Tigatron decided not to join their comrades in their journey to Cybertron. The two sparkmates would reside on prehistoric Earth, observing as the planet recovered from the war. They nonetheless sometimes wondered about what became of their friends and whether or not true peace could finally be found between Maximals and Predacons. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals}}
{{BW fighter ending|Airazor|N64}}

====Move list====
{{note|This list only includes the character's unique special moves in Beast Mode, as their attacks in Robot Mode and Vehicle Mode are identical to those of every other character.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Beast Attacks'''
|-
|C-Right||Falcon Rush
|-
|C-Up||Razor Dive
|-
|C-Left||Force Wing
|}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Airazor-Transmetal.jpg|thumb|400px|Transmetal Airazor actually comes first in this game.]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Airazor-(BW).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Airazor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of her! She appeared in two different bodies:
*''Airazor Transmetal'' — This Epic character first appeared in the "Transmetals: Beast Wars - Episode 2" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, 100 event cores, and 50 cores of this character.
*''Airazor (BW)'' — This Super Rare character was available as a reward to 1000 players in the "Beast Wars: Episode 4" event.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}
[[File:Airazor EarthWars.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ability:''' She is airborne and smites foes every 15 secs causing 50% speed reduction for 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 secs.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:airazor Airazor at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sharper than a cybo-razor cut!]]
*'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-10'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Photon cannon]]"

:Part of the first wave of [[Hasbro]]'s second-year ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Basics, Airazor transforms into a somewhat generic falcon (or some other bird of prey) with opening beak. Unlike first-year Basics, Airazor's transformation is entirely manual rather than spring-loaded, and therefore a bit more complex. Pulling on the yellow-plastic feathers near her tail activates a spring-loaded wing-movement gimmick. Each wing also has a flip-out "cyber-blade", giving her a pincer-attack when used with the wing flappy-flappy. Her tail hides both a heat-sensitive "[[rubsign|energon chip]]" and a non-firing "photon cannon" that can be hand-held or mounted on the underside of either forearm.

:There is an ''exceedingly'' minor [[retool]]ing variant of this toy, where later releases added small grooves to the inside of the falcon-mode head, allowing for easier installation of the lower beak.

:The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of the toy in January 1998 is seemingly identical to the Hasbro release, except (of course) for packaging.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Airazor/airazor.htm More information on Airazor at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy Airazor-video.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|This took forever to photograph because the damn thing's ankles are looser than the WWE's drug policies.]]
*'''Airazor''' (Video pack-in, 1997)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:The original Airazor toy was given a similar but darker [[redeco]], and packaged with a VHS tape containing the episodes "[[Aftermath]]" and "[[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]]". She retains all of her previous [[gimmick]]ry.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Airazor/airazor.htm More information on video Airazor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Heaven Showdown: Airrazor vs Kuwagiger''' (VS pack, January [[1998]])
**''ID number'': '''VS-10'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster
:For her (his) [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release, Airazor was available both as an individually-boxed toy, and in an "Heaven Showdown" (大空の対決 ''Ōzora no Taiketsu'') Vs-pack with [[Insecticon (BW)#VS10|Kuwagiger]]. Both toys were identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:Airazorbwtfmtoy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You're looking at a first here.]]
*'''Airazor''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998/[[1999]])
**''Takara ID number'': '''C-45'''

:Part of the third wave of Hasbro [[Transmetal]] Deluxes, Airazor transforms from a semi-organic robot into a mechanical falcon. She has a third "seaplane" mode with fold-down pontoons and exposed thruster engines. In robot mode, the chromed beast-mode backplate can fold around her torso as a "shield" mode. She holds the distinction of being the first [[female Transformer]] toy that was actually designed to be female from the start.

:Some early releases of the [[Hasbro]] Airazor have much more lavender-hued chrome than the normal blue of later versions.

:The Takara version of this toy, released in the first wave of ''Beast Wars Metals'' product, has more orange-tinted yellow plastics, and the pearlescent whites are more translucent white. The "AIRAZOR" [[tampograph]] on the Hasbro version's chromed shields was also changed to "CYBERTRON" with the Maximal [[insignia|faction symbol]]. The Takara version's chrome is also far less prone to flaking than the Hasbro version.

:A popular "fan mode" of the toy has the pontoons raised over her shoulders in robot mode, with the support struts pointing forward like cannons, giving her some ranged weaponry.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Airazor (Armada)#Toys|Airazor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/TMAirazor/tmairazor.htm More information on Transmetal Airazor at TFU.info]''

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*'''Heatwave Showdown: Airazor vs Quickstrike''' (VS set, September 1999)
**''ID number'': '''VS-45'''

:In Japan, ''Metals'' Airazor was available both as an individual and in a "Heatwave Showdown" (陽炎の対決, ''kagerō no taiketsu'') two-pack with [[Quickstrike (BW)#VS45|Quickstrike]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:BW-toy Airazor FKTM.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Airazor''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)

:Part of the third wave of the final year of the ''Beast Wars'' line, Airazor's Transmetal toy was given a tweaked deco and released as part of the so-called "[[Fox Kids]]" assortment of Deluxe Transmetal redecos. This redeco was not as drastic a change from the original as the others in the series, mostly making her darker and more desaturated tones of the same colors.

:This version of Airazor was made available in Japan as a [[JafCon]] convention [[exclusive]], under the name "Metals Airazor Earth", along with the "Fox Kids" versions of Transmetal [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#FKTM|Cheetor]] and [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#FKTM|Rattrap]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMAirazor/airazor.htm More information on Fox Kids! Transmetal Airazor at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
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[[File:Airazortimelinestoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am a symptom of the retroactive ruination of ''Beast Wars''.]]
*'''Airazor''' (Club exclusive, [[March 26]], [[2007]])
**''Accessories'': Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Moore]] (concept artist)}}<ref>{{citesocial|quote=After the show, Airazor was offered as a club exclusive. That was one I proposed, but the original concept photoshop has been lost to time. I was really happy with how well Energon Slugslinger worked here. Here's the production figure.|link=https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370244396155875331|site=Twitter|name=Joe Moore|year=2021|month=03|day=11}}</ref>

:The second members-only exclusive to [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Collectors' Club]], Airazor (referred to as "Chromia 10 Pilot" in her bio) is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Slugslinger (Energon)#Toys|Slugslinger]] with a [[retool]]ed head, transforming into a Cybertronic twin-cockpit jet. Her jet mode has an under-slung spring-loaded missile launcher (which flips over her shoulder in [[robot mode]]), plus she also has flip-out (non-firing) blasters as well.

::*''[https://twitter.com/Joe_Toyark/status/1370244396155875331 Designer commentary on Airazor from Joe Moore on Twitter]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Maximal/Airazor/airazor.htm More information on Airazor at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:BotCon2016toy-Airazor.jpg|thumb|300px|Because one toy of Airazor from before she was born wasn't enough!]]
*'''Airazor''' (BotCon 2016 exclusive, 2016)
**''Accessories'': 2 arm-mounted photon cannons

:Sold individually at [[BotCon 2016]], Airazor is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Slipstream (Animated)#Legends|Slipstream]], who in turn is a retool of [[Windblade (G1)#Generations|Windblade]]. She comes with two photon cannons that clip on her arms in a different orientation in each mode. Her jet mode fuselage contains a flip-down landing gear and her VTOL wing fans can flip up on a hinge and spin. Unlike the toy-based colors of her previous [[Fun Publications]] toy, this iteration takes its cues from her cartoon appearance.

:This mold also served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' version of [[Stiletto (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Stiletto]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Maximal/BCAirazor/airazor.htm More information on Dawn of the Predacus Airazor at TFU.info]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Deluxe Airazor.jpg|300px|thumb|Hahaha! Miiiiiighty Eaaaagle!]]
*'''Airazor''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K14'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[June 26]], 2021
**''Accessories'': 2 "[[Photon rifle|Photon Blasters]]"<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-deluxe-wfc-k14-airazor Hasbro Pulse] description states "Comes with 2 Photon Blaster accessories that attach to figure's wrists."</ref>
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Dennis Chan]] (sculptor), [[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Airazor transforms from a ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon-accurate robot into a realistic peregrine falcon. Said beast mode is more posable than it has ever been with past toys, with multiple joints in her wings, legs, and head, including an opening beak. She includes two weapons based on the arm-mounted talon missiles she used in the cartoon which can also be held in her hands, mounted onher forearms or mounted on hips (like holsters) via 5mm ports. The hip 5mm ports double as rear storage on her beast mode. Oddly, Airazor's colors are ''much'' lighter than that of her appearance in ''Beast Wars''.

:Airazor's stock photography depicts an additional robot mode, with an extended torso, open wings, folded-down shoulder pads, and her falcon head and robot head switching places. The renders on her packaging also feature an inconsistancy; the render of her robot mode showcases a Maximal sigil on the chest/the neck of her Falcon mode's head, which is absent in the actual falcon mode's render and the figure itself. The final product places the Maximal sigil on the right forearm.

:The multi-hinged segments in the middle of Airazor's wings are prone to developing stress marks if excessive force is used. Most notably this can happen when unfolding her wings from the packaging, as they are folded in a reverse manner contrary to the hinge design in order to fit them into the cardboard insert. Please take extra care unfolding them the first time.

:Much like most of the toyline, Airazor comes with one of four possible holographic [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] cards for her wave, which reveals a [[Source:Golden Disk destinies|possible destiny]] of a key character.

:Airazor was retooled with a new head as ''Kingdom'' [[Skywarp (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Maximal Skywarp]], who also served as the model for the comic character [[Bluebolt]]. The mold was also differently and heavily retooled as [[Terrorsaur (BW)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Terrorsaur]] for the ''Golden Disk Collection''.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Airazormutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Airazor was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the Beast Wars [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Airazor is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing <s>squats</s> an action pose. She has a little base attached to her feet for balancing reasons.

:She is marketed as an Autobot instead of a Maximal and comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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==Notes==
*The website of Canadian TV channel [[YTV]], on which ''Beast Wars'' was broadcast, contained character profiles for the cast. Airazor's profile stated that, due to the circumstances of her creation, she considered Rhinox an "uncle" figure, and looked upon Cheetor as a sibling. These relationships would be reiterated in her profile in IDW's ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]],'' but were never actually reflected in the characters' interactions in the show itself.
*An [[Bitch Wars|unproduced ''Beast Wars'' episode concept]] would have seen Airazor and Blackarachnia join forces as a "third faction" for a bit. It went unproduced as the writers couldn't see where to go with the idea.
*Like most characters in the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Airazor was given a verbal tic—when in battle or transforming, [[#Gender|he]] would shout ''haya'' in imitation of a falcon's cry (''hayabusa'' also being the Japanese word for "falcon").
*A number of the Italian toyline-specific names for various ''Beast Wars'' characters were only printed on the cardback for the Italian "video-pack" release of Airazor; the names do not appear on the cardback for "video-pack" [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]], who was released in proximity to her, if not at the same time. The Italian names only printed on "video-pack" Airazor are: Insector ([[Powerpinch]]), Rapax ([[Lazorbeak]]), Vortex ([[Drill Bit (BW)|Drill Bit]]), Anfibius ([[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]]), Diablo ([[Snarl (BW)|Snarl]]), Cannibal ([[Manterror]]), Tenax ([[Retrax]]), Dingo ([[K-9]]), and Bison ([[Bonecrusher (BW)|Bonecrusher]]).
*The name of Airazor's ship in "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]", the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', is a reference to her original toy's Japanese ID number.

===Gender===
[[File:AirazorJapan1.jpg|175px||thumb|[[tvtropes:Main/ShesAManInJapan|She's a man in Japan]]]]
Airazor's gender in the [[Hasbro]] line is due to ''Beast Wars'' story editors [[Bob Forward]] and [[Larry DiTillio]]'s insistence. The original Airazor toy was not developed with a specific gender in mind, and they wanted a larger female presence in the show, and the Airazor toy seemed as good a choice as any. They requested the change early enough that the toy's packaging bio could have feminine pronouns. The later Transmetal version of Airazor is the first American-released Transformer mold created to represent a female character.

In the Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', Airazor was made male. The exact reason for this has never been made known; it could have been for the sake of sales (girl characters are believed to sell poorly in boys toylines) or [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] could have simply been working from outdated material provided by Hasbro in which Airazor was still regarded as male.

Initially, the dub skirted around any possibility of romance between Airazor and Tigatron, altering all flirtatious dialogue to change the intent (Tigatron's line in "[[The Trigger, Part 2]]" about how "the lady shall ride a tiger" was rewritten to a more generic command for them to get moving). To explain the closeness of their relationship, Tigatron was humorously portrayed as a "samurai retainer" and Airazor acted as his "ward"; intimating a "brotherly" sort of bond.

[[File:BWM Airazor color.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Except when she isn't.]]

Things remained as such all the way until "[[Other Visits (Part 1)]]" when the scripting and animation could no longer allow for any vagaries regarding their relationship. Beginning rather randomly in that episode, Airazor flirtatiously starts calling Tigatron by the nickname "Ti-chan", leaving Tigatron to get flustered and anxiously call for him to stop. When the pair are attacked, they both express their love for one another in dialogue primarily unchanged from the English version. Their romantic attraction was a very spontaneous change in the Japanese version of the series and Japanese magazine editors, responding to letters from confused young fans, gently explained the situation. From the letters page of the ''Beast Wars Club'' magazine:<ref>[http://netatama.net/lite/image/2263677 Scan] of the letters pages from a Japanese ''Beast Wars Club'' magazine</ref>

:'''Question:''' "If Tigatron and Airazor are both boys, how come they were flirting when the [[Vok|Aliens]] abducted them?"
:'''Answer:''' "Even among humans there are boys who both love (like) each other. In the case of Tigatron and Airazor, they had been fighting together for a long time and as their emotions increased, their friendship turned to feelings of love. 'Transform', indeed!"

In the case of the ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga, however, Airazor's female gender was retained, as was her heterosexual romantic relationship with Tigatron. This was due to the fact that Airazor's [[Transmetal]] toy had an indisputably feminine build. Additionally, there was never a manga for the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon in Japan, so the backstory for ''Metals'' could be whatever writer/artist [[Shōji Imaki]] wanted it to be (the manga has numerous irreconcilable divergences from the show's events right out of the gate). Airazor is presented as a stereotypically "girly" ingenue more deeply devoted to Tigatron, as compared to her English cartoon persona and design.

The ''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends]]'' manga would poke "fun" at Airazor's gender bending from time to time. Airazor is portrayed as looking highly feminine and cute; however, it is revealed to the confusion of the cast that "she" is male. The same humor is extended onto [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], who is portrayed as a flamboyant gay male in the dub of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)#Japanese release|Beast Machines]]'', and is seen as a crossdresser in the ''Legends'' manga. This is apparently supposed to be "funny".
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Airrazor''' (エアラザー ''Earazā'')<ref>Sources consistently Romanize the name as such.</ref>
*''French:'' '''Aérolame''' (Canada, "Aeroblade"), '''Serdacier''' (French cartoon dub and Transmetal)<ref>Dervied from ''serres d'acier'' ("steel talons").</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Falcon''' (original toy), '''Falcon Lady''' (cartoon), '''Metal Falcon''' (Transmetal), '''Falco''' (video-pack release)
*''Hungarian'' '''Légszelő''' (''Kingdom'' sub, "Airslicer")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēi Jiàn''' (China, 飞箭, "Flying Arrow"), '''Shén Yīng''' (Taiwan, 神鷹, "God Hawk"), '''Yīng Nǚ''' (Taiwan, 鷹女, "Hawk Woman")
*''Polish:'' '''Brzytwozora'''
*''Portuguese:'' '''Falcúria'''
*''Russian:'' '''Orlona''' (Орлона)
*''Spanish:'' '''Cuchilla''' (Latin American toy, "Razor Blade"), '''Aguila''' (Latin American cartoon dub, "Eagle")

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:IDWAirazorcharactermodel.jpg|IDW continuity robot mode
File:WFC-Kingdom-Airazor-art.jpg|''Kingdom'' package art
</gallery>

==References==
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Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)

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'''''Beast Wars: Transformers''''' is a Daytime Emmy award-winning [[computer-generated imagery|computer-animated]] television series produced by [[Mainframe Entertainment]] that premiered on [[April 22]], [[1996]] in syndication in the United States.<ref>Though this episode played several days earlier in several US markets, its most widespread screening was on the 22nd.</ref>

Though [[Trukk not munky|reviled]] by many ''Transformers'' fans when it first hit the airwaves in 1996, ''Beast Wars'' is now considered by many to be among the finest examples of ''Transformers'' storytelling, striking a happy balance between character, humor, and story.

==Overview==
''Beast Wars'' opens at an unspecified time and place, where two warring factions of robots have crashed on a strange planet populated by animals like those on [[Earth]]. The planet abounds in mystery, with vast deposits of raw [[energon]] and evidence of [[Vok|alien]] activity. The Energon forces the newly arrived Transformers to take on protective beast forms to shield themselves from the ambient Energon radiation. And so begin the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]...

[[File:Beastwarsmaxgroup.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Rattrap and Airazor conspire to ruin school picture day.]]
Though at first the show seemed to be in an entirely separate continuity, by the end of the first season's 26 episodes, viewers had been treated to a number of classical Transformers references, such as [[Unicron]] and even the reappearance of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], last seen as a ghost in the third season of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]. These ties to the original story increased as the second season progressed and the planet was revealed as prehistoric Earth, the characters having been thrown back in time. The third season was entirely structured around the [[Maximal]]s defending their dormant [[Autobot]] ancestors aboard the ancient crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

The show won over many viewers through fun, intriguing stories and generally high production values. Strong characterization, top-notch scripting and voice acting, and complex, overarching plot threads are among the reasons cited for the show's enduring popularity. Some of the show's mysteries and machinations still remain topics for fan debate decades after its conclusion.

The show's CGI, though somewhat primitive by today's standards, was revolutionary by television standards of the time (and puts [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|some later shows]] [[Transformers: Cyber Missions|to]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|shame]]). Mainframe's animators took pains to ensure their characters gestured and emoted in great detail, and the "camera" work often took creative advantage of the format's flexibility.

The show was immediately followed by a sequel series, ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', which was infamously received much less favourably compared to ''Beast Wars''.
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==Episodes==
{{main|List of Beast Wars episodes}}

''Beast Wars'' had 52 episodes over 3 seasons.

===Season 1: 1996–1997===
{{columnlist|4|
# [[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]
# [[Beast Wars (Part 2)]]
# [[The Web]]
# [[Equal Measures]]
# [[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]
# [[Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge]]
# [[Fallen Comrades]]
# [[Double Jeopardy]]
# [[A Better Mousetrap]]
# [[Gorilla Warfare]]
# [[The Probe]]
# [[Victory (episode)|Victory]]
# [[Dark Designs]]
# [[Double Dinobot]]
# [[The Spark]]
# [[The Trigger, Part 1]]
# [[The Trigger, Part 2]]
# [[Spider's Game]]
# [[Call of the Wild]]
# [[Dark Voyage]]
# [[Possession]]
# [[The Low Road]]
# [[Law of the Jungle]]
# [[Before the Storm]]
# [[Other Voices, Part 1]]
# [[Other Voices, Part 2]]}}

===Season 2: 1997–1998===
{{columnlist|4|
# [[Aftermath]]
# [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]]
# [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)]]
# [[Tangled Web]]
# [[Maximal, No More]]
# [[Other Visits (Part 1)]]
# [[Other Visits (Part 2)]]
# [[Bad Spark]]
# [[Code of Hero]]
# [[Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate]]
# [[The Agenda (Part 1)]]
# [[The Agenda (Part 2)]]
# [[The Agenda (Part III)]]}}

===Season 3: 1998–1999===
{{columnlist|4|
# [[Optimal Situation]]
# [[Deep Metal]]
# [[Changing of the Guard]]
# [[Cutting Edge]]
# [[Feral Scream Part 1]]
# [[Feral Scream Part 2]]
# [[Proving Grounds]]
# [[Go with the Flow]]
# [[Crossing the Rubicon]]
# [[Master Blaster]]
# [[Other Victories]]
# [[Nemesis Part 1]]
# [[Nemesis Part 2]]}}

==Credits==
{{see|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 1)}}
{{see|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 2)}}
{{see|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 3)}}

==Characters==
[[File:BW Maximals.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Time for Rattrap to lead.]]
[[File:BW Predacons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Waspinator is loved by fans.]]
Because developing new CGI character models was, at the time, an expensive and time-consuming process, the number of on-screen characters in ''Beast Wars'' was relatively small compared to most other ''Transformers'' shows. It is thus practical to list all the Transformers who appeared in the cartoon. They are listed in order of appearance. (The [[stasis lock]]ed [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] are not on this list.) Note that many characters besides these are also full-fledged ''Beast Wars'' characters, having appeared in other media.
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;Main Cast
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] ([[Richard Newman]])
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]* ([[Scott McNeil]])
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] ([[Ian James Corlett]])
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (Scott McNeil)
*[[Tigatron]] ([[Blu Mankuma]])
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] ([[Pauline Newstone]])
*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] (Scott McNeil)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] ([[David Sobolov]])
*[[Tigerhawk]] (Blu Mankuma)

;Others
*[[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]] ([[Susan Blu]])

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;Main Cast
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] ([[Don Brown]])
*[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] ([[Doug Parker]])
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] ([[Alec Willows]])
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (Scott McNeil)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]† ([[Venus Terzo]])
*[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] ([[Jim Byrnes]])
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] ([[Campbell Lane]])
*[[Dinobot II]] (Scott McNeil)
;[[Tripredacus Council]]
*[[Ram Horn]] ([[Lee Tockar]])
*[[Sea Clamp]] (Ian James Corlett)
*[[Cicadacon]] (Scott McNeil)
;Others
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (Lee Tockar)

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*[[Vok]] (Blu Mankuma, Richard Newman)
;[[Decepticon]]s
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (Doug Parker)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (Garry Chalk)
;[[Anthropoid]]s
*[[Blix|Leader Neanderthal]] (Garry Chalk)
*[[Una]] (Susan Blu)
*[[Chak]] (?)
;Computers
*[[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] (Ian James Corlett)
*[[Predacon computer|Predacon Computer]] ([[Carol Savenkoff]])
*[[Teletraan I]] (David Sobolov)
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Allied with the Maximals, nominally a Predacon.

† Became a Maximal towards the end of the series, though originally a Maximal protoform.

==Awards and nominations==
===1998 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Achievement in Animation - [[Clyde Klotz]] '''(WINNER)'''

==International releases==
===Japan===
In Japan, the ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' cartoon was split into 2 separate 26 episode series.

====''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers''====
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'''''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers''''' ( ビーストウォーズ超生命体トランスフォーマー ''Beast Wars Chō Seimeitai Transformers'') aired in 1997, consisting of the North American season 1 episodes. In charge of localization was [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]], an audiography director whose resume included shows such as the [[TV Tokyo]] dubs of [[Saban]]'s ''[[X-Men]]'' and the original ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''. Iwanami's signature style of localization and dubbing relies heavily on satirical comedy and ad libbing, most commonly turning the programs into self-referential parodies of themselves. While the early episodes of ''Beast Wars'' were fairly innocuous in their ad libs, as time went on their inclusion became progressively more intrusive and by the last third of the series there was a severe tonal shift.

The ad libbing in ''Beast Wars'' primarily consisted of "noise"; talking for the sake of talking and reducing atmospheric silence or visual subtlety to a minimum. One particular trait of the dub was that each character had their own unique vocal tic with which they would punctuate their sentences or, more commonly, chant incessantly for no apparent reason. For instance, Waspinator would chant "''bun''", Scorponok would chant "''orya''", Blackarachnia would hiss "''chā''", Rhinox would ramble "''dana''" and so on. This gimmick was especially pronounced during fight scenes, when characters would repeatedly and comically shout their vocal tics every time they pulled the trigger of their weapons, reducing firefights to a cacophony of unending gibberish.

Many characters underwent considerable changes in personality and characterization. Some of these changes were gradual; Megatron began the series as a gravelly voiced and uncharismatic slob who would loudly cough sickly after fits of maniacal laughter. That trait was phased out in exchange for him becoming an effeminate, mood-swinging goofball; his tone of voice transitioning from a ferocious baritone to a silly high pitch at the drop of a hat. He was also made quite a humorous coward, shouting out whiny excuses while retreating (including the claim that he was late for piano practice).

Other characters were altered right from the get go. [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]], the Predacon computer, gained a girly and fitful personality and characters would talk with her rather than at her. Tigatron was made into a humorous samurai ronin parody. Airazor had her gender changed, becoming a young male and Tigatron's trusty ward (and later, his lover).

All 26 episodes were aired without any edits for time or content (unlike the Japanese broadcasts of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)#Japanese release|The Transformers]]'' and many future imported Western ''Transformers'' shows). However, the episodes were aired out of their original sequence: "[[A Better Mousetrap]]" and "[[The Probe]]" were switched around in accordance to their production order, while "[[The Spark]]" and [[The Trigger, Part 1|both]] [[The Trigger, Part 2|parts]] of "The Trigger" were all moved up earlier to come before "[[Victory (episode)|Victory]]". As a result, [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] appeared in "The Probe" before its proper debut in "A Better Mousetrap", while "The Spark" comes before "Victory", making it seem like the Maximals were abandoning Airazor in their attempt to leave Earth.

''Beast Wars'' aired on [[TV Tokyo]] in the Wednesday 6:30 PM timeslot. As the second season of the North American ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' was not ready for localization by the time ''Beast Wars'' ended in Japan, a pair of domestically produced cartoon series, ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]'', were commissioned to fill the gap. The [[Japanese themes|opening theme]] for ''Beast Wars'' was "[[War War! Stop It]]" by [[Banana Ice]] while the ending theme was "[[For the Dream|FOR THE DREAM]]" by [[Mickey]].

====''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals''====
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'''''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals''''' (超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズメタルス, ''Chō Seimeitai Transformers Beast Wars Metals'') aired in 1999, consisting of the North American season 2 and 3 episodes. While ''Beast Wars'' had been fairly judicious in its self-referential humor, even in its last stretch of episodes, ''Beast Wars Metals'' was an unrestrained self-parody, constantly breaking the fourth wall and demonstrating awareness of its own status as a TV series.

Ad libbing was cranked to the max and many characters received major personality adjustments to reflect the aggressively comedic nature of the series. [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] became a goofy old man who enjoyed singing fishing songs while transforming, for example, and [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] spoke with the rough-and-tumble dialect of a Japanese street punk. The show was unrelentingly self-aware, regularly acknowledging the camera, the TV channel and, in one of the more obnoxious gags, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] would constantly smell what the audience was eating (making remarks to the effect of, "Oh, that's Sato-san's curry" as he sniffed). For good or ill the show proved a shot in the arm for the franchise, and this success catapulted Iwanami into a brand mainstay. Iwanami's dubbing style has become synonymous with imported Transformers cartoons in Japan, and he continues to voice direct most series to this day, all with the same heavily "punched up" direction.

The distribution of episodes for ''Beast Wars Metals'' was complicated. Japan included selected episodes in two separate theatrical releases:

:*''[[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' (premiering the episode "[[Bad Spark]]")
:*''[[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]]'' (premiering the episode "[[Cutting Edge]]").

Since the above episodes were released theatrically, they are not included in the show's proper 26 episode list, with their places being taken by two original [[clip show]]s:

:*Episode 14: "[[Where Is the Banana?]]"
:*Episode 26: "[[Remix: I Forgot the Banana!]]"

As with the other installments in the ''Beast Wars'' franchise, ''Beast Wars Metals'' aired on [[TV Tokyo]] in the Wednesday 6:30 PM timeslot. The series had two opening themes, "[[Tamashii no Evolution]]" and "[[Sennen no Soldier]]" by [[Hironobu Kageyama]], and two ending themes, "[[BA-BI-BU-BE Beast Wars]]" and "[[HALLELUYAH]]" also by Kageyama.

===United Kingdom===
When originally aired on GMTV in the United Kingdom, ''Beast Wars'' was only screened on school holidays, usually in double bills on Bank Holidays, and one episode per morning on half-term weeks, meaning that only a few episodes were shown a year, with wide gulfs in between (most prominently, ''three months'' passed between the airings of "Other Visits" parts [[Other Visits (Part 1)|1]] and [[Other Visits (Part 2)|2]]). In a sign of things to come, "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]" was shown some 25 minutes earlier than billed due to rescheduled news reports, meaning many fans missed the entire opening episode. Things went from bad to worse when "[[Equal Measures]]" was skipped, and only continued when, after "[[Victory (episode)|Victory]]", the series skipped directly to "[[Other Voices, Part 1]]". The entirety of the second season followed the conclusion of the first, but the channel never aired the third season; although it was subsequently released on VHS, the [[cliffhanger]]-resolving "[[Optimal Situation]]" was only available as a free gift with purchase at [[Toys"R"Us]].

Additionally, these GMTV airings were modified in various ways. The first and most foremost alteration was the removal of the word "Transformers" from the series' title, which was only reinstated with "[[Other Voices, Part 1]]". With regard to the actual content, the earliest episodes generally had nothing more extreme than the removal of uses of the word "[[Slag (slang)|slag]]" (as it is effectively a synonym for "slut" in English slang), but with the beginning of the second season, edits were steadily made to episodes for no readily apparent reasons. Additionally, any scenes featuring flashing images were routinely put through a filter that slowed such scenes down to comical levels. This culminated in a butchered version of "[[The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda]]", which snipped out many short scenes throughout all three episodes for no reason, from inconsequential moments like Tarantulas cackling and driving out of his lab in Part 1, to key scenes such as Silverbolt and Optimus Primal's "office talk" in Part 2, and in what was the last straw for many fans, the complete second half of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s speech (''the part explaining [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s entire motivation''), also from Part 2.

During the time they had the rights to the series, GMTV also showed the entirety of seasons one and two on the then-obscure digital-only channel ITV2.

Channel 5, a terrestrial channel, showed the entire series in its complete form in 2003. Thankfully. This got rerun too, leading to the ''Beast Wars'' comics getting [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|used as reprints in Titan's Movie-based comic]].

===France===
In France and (French) Belgium, the show was called "Animutants" and had a good-quality dubbing, rather close to the original voices. But while the first two seasons of the show were aired, the third one never was; the show always ended with "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]", leaving the viewers in the area with the worst case of cliffhanger ever.

However, the French dubbed episodes that can nowadays be found on DVD and VHS stop at "[[Other Visits (Part 2)]]", but we can assume that the TV broadcast reached the end of the season.

===Belgium===
Beast Wars aired under its original name with Dutch subtitles, but like the French broadcast, it stopped abruptly after "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]".

===China===
In China, the show was localized as ''Chāonéng Yǒngshì'' (超能勇士, "Super-Powerful Warriors") and released in a good-quality dubbing by the People's Art Theatre of Liaoning. It was very successful on the TV station and once won a very high audience rating. Like the Japanese dub, Season 2 and Season 3 episodes were also merged into one season called ''Chāonéng Yǒngshì: Jīnshǔ Biàntǐ'' (超能勇士：金属变体, "Super-Powerful Warriors: Transmetals"). Neither title included "Transformers", leaving some of the audience unaware that this was a sequel to [[The Transformers (cartoon)|their childhood]]. Following the Chinese release of ''Beast Machines'', the People's Art Theatre of Liaoning re-dubbed the show with character names changed into the Chinese translation of ''Beast Machines'', I.E. changing the name of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] from Hēixīngxīng Duìzhǎng (黑猩猩队长, "Captain Chimpanzee") to Xīngxīng Jiāngjūn (猩猩将军, "General Gorilla").

===Vietnam===
In Vietnam, the show was called ''Chiến tranh quái vật vũ trụ'' ("Galaxy Monster Wars"). The show was released on VHS tapes with a very good Vietnamese dub, then it was copied to VCD. Unfortunately, as happened in France, only the first two seasons were aired. It ended with "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]", and left the fans with a cliffhanger.

===Germany===
The German dub used the original title, ''Beast Wars''. The show was initially very successful on the TV Station RTL2 and was released on VHS. However, only the first season was shown and dubbed. Furthermore, the TV broadcast had many fight scenes censored to comply with Germany's strict laws against TV violence; however, the VHS Release was uncut. After many reruns the show was cancelled and the second and third Season were never shown in Germany.

===Italy===
The toyline was already renamed ''Biocombat'', but the cartoon got the long and unusual title of ''Rombi di Tuono e Cieli di Fuoco per i Biobombat'' ("Thunderbolts and Flaming Skies for the Biocombat"). Such long titles were indeed a tradition for cartoons dubbed in Italian in the '90s. The theme song was replaced with the homonymous "[[Rombi di Tuono e Cieli di Fuoco per i Biocombat]]".

The dub made many changes—much dialogue was simplified, and every silence was filled with either a narrator describing aloud what just happened or Megatron having inner monologues.

For some reason, "Gorilla Warfare" and "The Probe" were switched around in the airing order. To patch this, the former begins with the narrator stating that Optimus Primal is searching around for another probe after last time's failure.

The ''Beast Wars'' dub is the first time the terms "Autobots" and "Decepticons" were kept as such in an Italian dub. While "Decepticons" was kept in subsequent series, to hear "Autobots" again, Italians had to wait until 2007 when the first live action movie was released, since ''Robots in Disguise'' and the Unicron Trilogy went back using "Autorobot".

===Spanish America===
The show aired in many Latin American countries, mainly through [[Cartoon Network]]'s South American feeds, as well various local TV stations. The dub was recorded at Audiomaster 3000 in Mexico. Apart from some name changes (Optimus Primal became Optimus Primitivo, to name an example) the dub was completely uncut.

==Home video releases==
===Canada===
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[[File:Alliance Beast Wars Vol1 DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
;VHS
*''Beast Wars'' — A Feature Length Beasties Adventure (1996)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — Une Adventure Cybernetique (1996)
*''Beast Wars'' — Beasties Escape (1998)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — L'Évasion (1998)
*''Beast Wars'' — Warning from Space (1998)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — Alert Dans L'Espace (1998)
*''Beast Wars'' / ''Robots-Bêtes'' Three pack (1998)
*''Beast Wars'' — Optimus Lives! (1998)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — L'Empreinte D'Optimus (1998)
;DVD
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes — Where the Beasties Began! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 2 — The Saga Continues! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 3 — The Battle Rages On! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 4 — The Predacons Advance! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — The Complete First Season (2005)
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===Japan===
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[[Pioneer]]'s Japanese DVD sets of the series come with optional English language dialogue with Japanese subtitles, allowing fans in Japan to view the more serious version of the show if desired.
;VHS
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Enter the Super Lifeform Transformers (1997)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Cheetus's Crisis (1997)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Disappeared (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — The Solitary Warrior Tigatron (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — New Weapons of Terror! (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Goodbye, Rattle!? (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Floating Island Death Match (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — The Destrons' Dramatic Finish (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Two Dinobots? (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Revive, Beast Power! (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — The Immortal Starscream (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Fare Thee Well, Tigatron (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — To Protect the Peace... (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Special'' — Great Cybertron Army Collection (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Special'' — Great Destron Army Collection (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Great Quiz Collection (1999)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — We're Back! (1999)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Convoy Reborn (1999)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Quit! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Huh? The Face? (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I'm a Crab! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Do Love You! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Gro~w Bigger (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Rrray! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — The Movie (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Am Resurrected (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Love Typhoon (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Sssshiny! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Hath Returned (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Happy? This Should Do It (2000)
[[File:Pioneer BeastWars Laserdisc Box2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
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*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Maximal Edition (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Predacon Edition (1998)
;DVD
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — DVD BOX (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD BOX 1 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD BOX 2 (2000)
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===United Kingdom===
{{main|Universal}}
The entire run of the show ended up on VHS from 2000 to 2001, though "[[Aftermath]]" was only available as a pack-in with [[Claw Jaw#toys|Claw Jaw]], and "[[Optimal Situation]]" could only be obtained as a free gift with purchase at [[Toys"R"Us]]. DVD releases were considerably more spotty, starting from "[[The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda]]" and releasing only ten episodes across two volumes. In both cases, however, cuts were gone! Characters could rightfully swear!
[[File:UK Beast Wars Vol3 VHS.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Not featuring [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]].]]
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*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Free Video (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 1 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 2 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 3 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 4 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 5 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 6 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 7 ([[March 5]] 2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 8 (March 5, 2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 1 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 2 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 3 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 4 (2001)
;DVD
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 1 (2004)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 2 (2005)
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===United States===
[[File:Rhino BeastWars Vol1 DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55]]
;{{main|Rhino Entertainment}}
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 1 (2002)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 2 (2002)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete First Season (2003)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Second Season (2004)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Third Season (2004)

;{{main|Shout! Factory}}
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': Season One (2011)
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': The Complete Series (2011)
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': Seasons 2 & 3 (2011)
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': Chain of Command (2014)
*''Transformers - Beast Machines'': The Complete Series (2014)
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===Australia and New Zealand===
{{main|Madman Entertainment}}
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 1 (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 2 (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 3 (2006)
*''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (2009)
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===Russia===
Russian DVD sets come with only Russian dialogue and no subtitles.
;DVD
*''Transformery: Beast Wars'' — Season 1 Vol. 1 (first 13 episodes of the first season) (2011)
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===Germany===
;DVD
;[[Pandavision]] (2012)
*''Transformers: Beast Wars'' - Season 1 (April 24, 2012)

===Pack-ins and Giveaways===
{{main|Hasbro|Pack-in material}}
;VHS
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Aftermath]] & [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]] (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Aftermath]] (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]] (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Bad Spark]] & [[Code of Hero]] (1999)

;DVD
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Equal Measures]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[A Better Mousetrap]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[The Spark]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Spider's Game]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Possession]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Code of Hero]] (2006)
*"[[Beast Wars (Part 1)|Enter the Super Lifeform Transformers]]" and "[[Victory (episode)|The Destrons' Dramatic Finish]]" (2006)
*"[[Beast Wars (Part 2)|Destroy the Destrons]]" (2006)
*"[[The Web|Cheetus's Crisis]]" (2006)
*"[[Equal Measures|Operation: Time Bomb Transfer!]]" (2006)
*"[[Chain of Command (BW)|Convoy Disappeared]]" (2006)
*"[[Power Surge (episode)|The Sky-Mountains Explode]]" (2006)
*"[[Fallen Comrades|The Solitary Warrior, Tigatron]]" (2006)
*"[[Double Jeopardy|Kick of the Spider Woman]]" (2006)
*"[[The Probe|New Weapons of Terror!]]" (2006)
*"[[Gorilla Warfare|The Assassin Virus]]" (2006)
*"[[A Better Mousetrap|Goodbye, Rattle!?]]" (2006)
*"[[The Spark|The Falcon Warrior, Airazor]]" (2006)
*"[[The Trigger, Part 1|Floating Island Death Match, Part 1]]" and "[[The Trigger, Part 2|Floating Island Death Match, Part 2]]" (2006)
*"[[Dark Voyage|Around and Around the Jungle]]" (2006)
*"[[Possession|The Immortal Starscream]]" (2006)

==Notes==
* The first season of ''Beast Wars'' cost $18 million, according to [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/b334d45514e26ab4/bc8e54e9165e0823?hl=en&lnk=st&q=bob+forward+interview+inferno+megatron&rnum=1#bc8e54e9165e0823 a 1997 interview with Bob Forward].
* The decision to go forward with a second season came in late November of 1996.<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/KcGZU0EOPf0/_zV_QoKiGe8J</ref>
* There are three known unproduced ''Beast Wars'' episodes: "[[A Greater Ape]]", "[[Bitch Wars]]", and "[[Dark Glass]]".
* {{w|lang=ja|B-CLUB (模型雑誌)|B-Club magazine}} erroneously claims that ''Beast Wars'' is the first fully CGI television show in the world, a title actually held by ''{{w|Insektors}}''. Mainframe's own CGI show ''{{w|ReBoot}}'' also predates ''Beast Wars''.
* The Production Designer for the show, [[Clyde Klotz]], won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation in 1997. How cool is that?
* For reasons unknown, neither the [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]] nor the [[Shout! Factory]] U.S. DVD releases of ''Beast Wars'' season three included the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UmCEsbUe6E opening that was televised], which included an original shot of the ''Axalon'' and ''Darksyde'' spaceships crashing down to prehistoric Earth. Instead, all season three episodes began with the season two [[title sequence|opening]] for the first part of the beginning credits.
* Also, the ''Beast Wars'' season one releases from both Rhino and Shout! Factory used the shorter version of the [[title sequence]] and [[theme song]] that originated from when ''Beast Wars'' was shown as part of the syndicated ''[[Power Block]]''.

===Foreign names===

*''English:'' '''''Beasties''''' (Canada; broadcast only<ref>https://imissbionix.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/beast-wars-beasties-dvd-sets-wont-be-released-in-canada/</ref>)
*''Japanese:'' '''''Beast Wars Chō Seimeitai Transformers''''' (ビーストウォーズ超生命体トランスフォーマー, "Beast Wars Super Lifeform Transformers"), '''''Chō Seimeitai Transformers Beast Wars Metals''''' (second and third seasons, 超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズメタルス, "Super Lifeform Transformers Beast Wars Metals")
*''Bulgarian:'' '''''Voinata na zverovete''''' (Войната на зверовете "War of the Beasts")
*''Cantonese:'' '''''Ciunang Jungsi''''' (Hong Kong, 超能勇士, "Super-Ultra Warriors")
*''French:'' '''''Animutants''''' (France), '''''Robots-Bêtes''''' ("Beast-Robots", Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''''Biocombat'''''
*''Latvian:'' '''''Briesmoņu kari''''' ("Monster Wars")
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Bǎibiàn Jīngāng''''' (Taiwan, 百變金剛, "Morph Vajra"), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Yěshòu Zhànzhēng''''' (China, 变形金刚：野兽战争, "Transformers: Beast Wars")
*''Polish:'' '''''Kosmiczne Wojny''''' ("Cosmic Wars")
*''Russian:'' '''''Bitvi Zverey''''' (Битвы зверей, "Battles of the Beasts"), '''''Zhestokye voini''''' (Жестокие войны, "Cruel wars")
*''Spanish:'' '''''Guerra de Bestias''''' (America, "War of Beasts")
*''Vietnamese:'' '''''Chiến tranh quái vật vũ trụ''''' ("Galaxy Monster Wars")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External Links==
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhWipIfRhqz0stsLo2v9If0qbNDVfoSrY "Beast Wars Super Lifeform Transformers" playlist] on TakaraTomy's YouTube channel (JP only)

[[Category:Beast Wars media]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)

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'''''Beast Wars: Transformers''''' is a Daytime Emmy award-winning [[computer-generated imagery|computer-animated]] television series produced by [[Mainframe Entertainment]] that premiered on [[April 22]], [[1996]] in syndication in the United States.<ref>Though this episode played several days earlier in several US markets, its most widespread screening was on the 22nd.</ref>

Though [[Trukk not munky|reviled]] by many ''Transformers'' fans when it first hit the airwaves in 1996, ''Beast Wars'' is now considered by many to be among the finest examples of ''Transformers'' storytelling, striking a happy balance between character, humor, and story.

==Overview==
''Beast Wars'' opens at an unspecified time and place, where two warring factions of robots have crashed on a strange planet populated by animals like those on [[Earth]]. The planet abounds in mystery, with vast deposits of raw [[energon]] and evidence of [[Vok|alien]] activity. The Energon forces the newly arrived Transformers to take on protective beast forms to shield themselves from the ambient Energon radiation. And so begin the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]...

[[File:Beastwarsmaxgroup.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Rattrap and Airazor conspire to ruin school picture day.]]
Though at first the show seemed to be in an entirely separate continuity, by the end of the first season's 26 episodes, viewers had been treated to a number of classical Transformers references, such as [[Unicron]] and even the reappearance of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], last seen as a ghost in the third season of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]]. These ties to the original story increased as the second season progressed and the planet was revealed as prehistoric Earth, the characters having been thrown back in time. The third season was entirely structured around the [[Maximal]]s defending their dormant [[Autobot]] ancestors aboard the ancient crashed [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

The show won over many viewers through fun, intriguing stories and generally high production values. Strong characterization, top-notch scripting and voice acting, and complex, overarching plot threads are among the reasons cited for the show's enduring popularity. Some of the show's mysteries and machinations still remain topics for fan debate decades after its conclusion.

The show's CGI, though somewhat primitive by today's standards, was revolutionary by television standards of the time (and puts [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|some later shows]] [[Transformers: Cyber Missions|to]] [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|shame]]). Mainframe's animators took pains to ensure their characters gestured and emoted in great detail, and the "camera" work often took creative advantage of the format's flexibility.

The show was immediately followed by a sequel series, ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', which was infamously received much less favourably compared to ''Beast Wars''.
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==Episodes==
{{main|List of Beast Wars episodes}}

''Beast Wars'' had 52 episodes over 3 seasons.

===Season 1: 1996–1997===
{{columnlist|4|
# [[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]
# [[Beast Wars (Part 2)]]
# [[The Web]]
# [[Equal Measures]]
# [[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]
# [[Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge]]
# [[Fallen Comrades]]
# [[Double Jeopardy]]
# [[A Better Mousetrap]]
# [[Gorilla Warfare]]
# [[The Probe]]
# [[Victory (episode)|Victory]]
# [[Dark Designs]]
# [[Double Dinobot]]
# [[The Spark]]
# [[The Trigger, Part 1]]
# [[The Trigger, Part 2]]
# [[Spider's Game]]
# [[Call of the Wild]]
# [[Dark Voyage]]
# [[Possession]]
# [[The Low Road]]
# [[Law of the Jungle]]
# [[Before the Storm]]
# [[Other Voices, Part 1]]
# [[Other Voices, Part 2]]}}

===Season 2: 1997–1998===
{{columnlist|4|
# [[Aftermath]]
# [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]]
# [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)]]
# [[Tangled Web]]
# [[Maximal, No More]]
# [[Other Visits (Part 1)]]
# [[Other Visits (Part 2)]]
# [[Bad Spark]]
# [[Code of Hero]]
# [[Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate]]
# [[The Agenda (Part 1)]]
# [[The Agenda (Part 2)]]
# [[The Agenda (Part III)]]}}

===Season 3: 1998–1999===
{{columnlist|4|
# [[Optimal Situation]]
# [[Deep Metal]]
# [[Changing of the Guard]]
# [[Cutting Edge]]
# [[Feral Scream Part 1]]
# [[Feral Scream Part 2]]
# [[Proving Grounds]]
# [[Go with the Flow]]
# [[Crossing the Rubicon]]
# [[Master Blaster]]
# [[Other Victories]]
# [[Nemesis Part 1]]
# [[Nemesis Part 2]]}}

==Credits==
{{see|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 1)}}
{{see|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 2)}}
{{see|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)/credits (season 3)}}

==Characters==
[[File:BW Maximals.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Time for Rattrap to lead.]]
[[File:BW Predacons.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Waspinator is loved by fans.]]
Because developing new CGI character models was, at the time, an expensive and time-consuming process, the number of on-screen characters in ''Beast Wars'' was relatively small compared to most other ''Transformers'' shows. It is thus practical to list all the Transformers who appeared in the cartoon. They are listed in order of appearance. (The [[stasis lock]]ed [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] are not on this list.) Note that many characters besides these are also full-fledged ''Beast Wars'' characters, having appeared in other media.
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*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] ([[Garry Chalk]])
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] ([[Richard Newman]])
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]* ([[Scott McNeil]])
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] ([[Ian James Corlett]])
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (Scott McNeil)
*[[Tigatron]] ([[Blu Mankuma]])
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] ([[Pauline Newstone]])
*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] (Scott McNeil)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] ([[David Sobolov]])
*[[Tigerhawk]] (Blu Mankuma)

;Others
*[[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]] ([[Susan Blu]])

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
;Main Cast
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] ([[David Kaye]])
*[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] ([[Don Brown]])
*[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] ([[Doug Parker]])
*[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] ([[Alec Willows]])
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (Scott McNeil)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]† ([[Venus Terzo]])
*[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] ([[Jim Byrnes]])
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] ([[Colin Murdoch]])
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] ([[Campbell Lane]])
*[[Dinobot II]] (Scott McNeil)
;[[Tripredacus Council]]
*[[Ram Horn]] ([[Lee Tockar]])
*[[Sea Clamp]] (Ian James Corlett)
*[[Cicadacon]] (Scott McNeil)
;Others
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (Lee Tockar)

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*[[Vok]] (Blu Mankuma, Richard Newman)
;[[Decepticon]]s
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (Doug Parker)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (Garry Chalk)
;[[Anthropoid]]s
*[[Blix|Leader Neanderthal]] (Garry Chalk)
*[[Una]] (Susan Blu)
*[[Chak]] (?)
;Computers
*[[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] (Ian James Corlett)
*[[Predacon computer|Predacon Computer]] ([[Carol Savenkoff]])
*[[Teletraan I]] (David Sobolov)
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> Allied with the Maximals, nominally a Predacon.

† Became a Maximal towards the end of the series, though originally a Maximal protoform.

==Awards and nominations==
===1998 Daytime Emmy Awards===
*Outstanding Achievement in Animation - [[Clyde Klotz]] '''(WINNER)'''

==International releases==
===Japan===
In Japan, the ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' cartoon was split into 2 separate 26 episode series.

====''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers''====
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'''''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers''''' ( ビーストウォーズ超生命体トランスフォーマー ''Beast Wars Chō Seimeitai Transformers'') aired in 1997, consisting of the North American season 1 episodes. In charge of localization was [[Yoshikazu Iwanami]], an audiography director whose resume included shows such as the [[TV Tokyo]] dubs of [[Saban]]'s ''[[X-Men]]'' and the original ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''. Iwanami's signature style of localization and dubbing relies heavily on satirical comedy and ad libbing, most commonly turning the programs into self-referential parodies of themselves. While the early episodes of ''Beast Wars'' were fairly innocuous in their ad libs, as time went on their inclusion became progressively more intrusive and by the last third of the series there was a severe tonal shift.

The ad libbing in ''Beast Wars'' primarily consisted of "noise"; talking for the sake of talking and reducing atmospheric silence or visual subtlety to a minimum. One particular trait of the dub was that each character had their own unique vocal tic with which they would punctuate their sentences or, more commonly, chant incessantly for no apparent reason. For instance, Waspinator would chant "''bun''", Scorponok would chant "''orya''", Blackarachnia would hiss "''chā''", Rhinox would ramble "''dana''" and so on. This gimmick was especially pronounced during fight scenes, when characters would repeatedly and comically shout their vocal tics every time they pulled the trigger of their weapons, reducing firefights to a cacophony of unending gibberish.

Many characters underwent considerable changes in personality and characterization. Some of these changes were gradual; Megatron began the series as a gravelly voiced and uncharismatic slob who would loudly cough sickly after fits of maniacal laughter. That trait was phased out in exchange for him becoming an effeminate, mood-swinging goofball; his tone of voice transitioning from a ferocious baritone to a silly high pitch at the drop of a hat. He was also made quite a humorously coward, shouting out whiny excuses while retreating (including the claim that he was late for piano practice).

Other characters were altered right from the get go. [[Predacon computer|NAVI-ko]], the Predacon computer, gained a girly and fitful personality and characters would talk with her rather than at her. Tigatron was made into a humorous samurai ronin parody. Airazor had her gender changed, becoming a young male and Tigatron's trusty ward (and later, his lover).

All 26 episodes were aired without any edits for time or content (unlike the Japanese broadcasts of ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)#Japanese release|The Transformers]]'' and many future imported Western ''Transformers'' shows). However, the episodes were aired out of their original sequence: "[[A Better Mousetrap]]" and "[[The Probe]]" were switched around in accordance to their production order, while "[[The Spark]]" and [[The Trigger, Part 1|both]] [[The Trigger, Part 2|parts]] of "The Trigger" were all moved up earlier to come before "[[Victory (episode)|Victory]]". As a result, [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]] appeared in "The Probe" before its proper debut in "A Better Mousetrap", while "The Spark" comes before "Victory", making it seem like the Maximals were abandoning Airazor in their attempt to leave Earth.

''Beast Wars'' aired on [[TV Tokyo]] in the Wednesday 6:30 PM timeslot. As the second season of the North American ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' was not ready for localization by the time ''Beast Wars'' ended in Japan, a pair of domestically produced cartoon series, ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' and ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]'', were commissioned to fill the gap. The [[Japanese themes|opening theme]] for ''Beast Wars'' was "[[War War! Stop It]]" by [[Banana Ice]] while the ending theme was "[[For the Dream|FOR THE DREAM]]" by [[Mickey]].

====''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals''====
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'''''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals''''' (超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズメタルス, ''Chō Seimeitai Transformers Beast Wars Metals'') aired in 1999, consisting of the North American season 2 and 3 episodes. While ''Beast Wars'' had been fairly judicious in its self-referential humor, even in its last stretch of episodes, ''Beast Wars Metals'' was an unrestrained self-parody, constantly breaking the fourth wall and demonstrating awareness of its own status as a TV series.

Ad libbing was cranked to the max and many characters received major personality adjustments to reflect the aggressively comedic nature of the series. [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] became a goofy old man who enjoyed singing fishing songs while transforming, for example, and [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] spoke with the rough-and-tumble dialect of a Japanese street punk. The show was unrelentingly self-aware, regularly acknowledging the camera, the TV channel and, in one of the more obnoxious gags, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] would constantly smell what the audience was eating (making remarks to the effect of, "Oh, that's Sato-san's curry" as he sniffed). For good or ill the show proved a shot in the arm for the franchise, and this success catapulted Iwanami into a brand mainstay. Iwanami's dubbing style has become synonymous with imported Transformers cartoons in Japan, and he continues to voice direct most series to this day, all with the same heavily "punched up" direction.

The distribution of episodes for ''Beast Wars Metals'' was complicated. Japan included selected episodes in two separate theatrical releases:

:*''[[Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' (premiering the episode "[[Bad Spark]]")
:*''[[1999 Summer Toei Anime Fair]]'' (premiering the episode "[[Cutting Edge]]").

Since the above episodes were released theatrically, they are not included in the show's proper 26 episode list, with their places being taken by two original [[clip show]]s:

:*Episode 14: "[[Where Is the Banana?]]"
:*Episode 26: "[[Remix: I Forgot the Banana!]]"

As with the other installments in the ''Beast Wars'' franchise, ''Beast Wars Metals'' aired on [[TV Tokyo]] in the Wednesday 6:30 PM timeslot. The series had two opening themes, "[[Tamashii no Evolution]]" and "[[Sennen no Soldier]]" by [[Hironobu Kageyama]], and two ending themes, "[[BA-BI-BU-BE Beast Wars]]" and "[[HALLELUYAH]]" also by Kageyama.

===United Kingdom===
When originally aired on GMTV in the United Kingdom, ''Beast Wars'' was only screened on school holidays, usually in double bills on Bank Holidays, and one episode per morning on half-term weeks, meaning that only a few episodes were shown a year, with wide gulfs in between (most prominently, ''three months'' passed between the airings of "Other Visits" parts [[Other Visits (Part 1)|1]] and [[Other Visits (Part 2)|2]]). In a sign of things to come, "[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]" was shown some 25 minutes earlier than billed due to rescheduled news reports, meaning many fans missed the entire opening episode. Things went from bad to worse when "[[Equal Measures]]" was skipped, and only continued when, after "[[Victory (episode)|Victory]]", the series skipped directly to "[[Other Voices, Part 1]]". The entirety of the second season followed the conclusion of the first, but the channel never aired the third season; although it was subsequently released on VHS, the [[cliffhanger]]-resolving "[[Optimal Situation]]" was only available as a free gift with purchase at [[Toys"R"Us]].

Additionally, these GMTV airings were modified in various ways. The first and most foremost alteration was the removal of the word "Transformers" from the series' title, which was only reinstated with "[[Other Voices, Part 1]]". With regard to the actual content, the earliest episodes generally had nothing more extreme than the removal of uses of the word "[[Slag (slang)|slag]]" (as it is effectively a synonym for "slut" in English slang), but with the beginning of the second season, edits were steadily made to episodes for no readily apparent reasons. Additionally, any scenes featuring flashing images were routinely put through a filter that slowed such scenes down to comical levels. This culminated in a butchered version of "[[The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda]]", which snipped out many short scenes throughout all three episodes for no reason, from inconsequential moments like Tarantulas cackling and driving out of his lab in Part 1, to key scenes such as Silverbolt and Optimus Primal's "office talk" in Part 2, and in what was the last straw for many fans, the complete second half of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s speech (''the part explaining [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s entire motivation''), also from Part 2.

During the time they had the rights to the series, GMTV also showed the entirety of seasons one and two on the then-obscure digital-only channel ITV2.

Channel 5, a terrestrial channel, showed the entire series in its complete form in 2003. Thankfully. This got rerun too, leading to the ''Beast Wars'' comics getting [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|used as reprints in Titan's Movie-based comic]].

===France===
In France and (French) Belgium, the show was called "Animutants" and had a good-quality dubbing, rather close to the original voices. But while the first two seasons of the show were aired, the third one never was; the show always ended with "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]", leaving the viewers in the area with the worst case of cliffhanger ever.

However, the French dubbed episodes that can nowadays be found on DVD and VHS stop at "[[Other Visits (Part 2)]]", but we can assume that the TV broadcast reached the end of the season.

===Belgium===
Beast Wars aired under its original name with Dutch subtitles, but like the French broadcast, it stopped abruptly after "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]".

===China===
In China, the show was localized as ''Chāonéng Yǒngshì'' (超能勇士, "Super-Powerful Warriors") and released in a good-quality dubbing by the People's Art Theatre of Liaoning. It was very successful on the TV station and once won a very high audience rating. Like the Japanese dub, Season 2 and Season 3 episodes were also merged into one season called ''Chāonéng Yǒngshì: Jīnshǔ Biàntǐ'' (超能勇士：金属变体, "Super-Powerful Warriors: Transmetals"). Neither title included "Transformers", leaving some of the audience unaware that this was a sequel to [[The Transformers (cartoon)|their childhood]]. Following the Chinese release of ''Beast Machines'', the People's Art Theatre of Liaoning re-dubbed the show with character names changed into the Chinese translation of ''Beast Machines'', I.E. changing the name of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] from Hēixīngxīng Duìzhǎng (黑猩猩队长, "Captain Chimpanzee") to Xīngxīng Jiāngjūn (猩猩将军, "General Gorilla").

===Vietnam===
In Vietnam, the show was called ''Chiến tranh quái vật vũ trụ'' ("Galaxy Monster Wars"). The show was released on VHS tapes with a very good Vietnamese dub, then it was copied to VCD. Unfortunately, as happened in France, only the first two seasons were aired. It ended with "[[The Agenda (Part III)]]", and left the fans with a cliffhanger.

===Germany===
The German dub used the original title, ''Beast Wars''. The show was initially very successful on the TV Station RTL2 and was released on VHS. However, only the first season was shown and dubbed. Furthermore, the TV broadcast had many fight scenes censored to comply with Germany's strict laws against TV violence; however, the VHS Release was uncut. After many reruns the show was cancelled and the second and third Season were never shown in Germany.

===Italy===
The toyline was already renamed ''Biocombat'', but the cartoon got the long and unusual title of ''Rombi di Tuono e Cieli di Fuoco per i Biobombat'' ("Thunderbolts and Flaming Skies for the Biocombat"). Such long titles were indeed a tradition for cartoons dubbed in Italian in the '90s. The theme song was replaced with the homonymous "[[Rombi di Tuono e Cieli di Fuoco per i Biocombat]]".

The dub made many changes—much dialogue was simplified, and every silence was filled with either a narrator describing aloud what just happened or Megatron having inner monologues.

For some reason, "Gorilla Warfare" and "The Probe" were switched around in the airing order. To patch this, the former begins with the narrator stating that Optimus Primal is searching around for another probe after last time's failure.

The ''Beast Wars'' dub is the first time the terms "Autobots" and "Decepticons" were kept as such in an Italian dub. While "Decepticons" was kept in subsequent series, to hear "Autobots" again, Italians had to wait until 2007 when the first live action movie was released, since ''Robots in Disguise'' and the Unicron Trilogy went back using "Autorobot".

===Spanish America===
The show aired in many Latin American countries, mainly through [[Cartoon Network]]'s South American feeds, as well various local TV stations. The dub was recorded at Audiomaster 3000 in Mexico. Apart from some name changes (Optimus Primal became Optimus Primitivo, to name an example) the dub was completely uncut.

==Home video releases==
===Canada===
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[[File:Alliance Beast Wars Vol1 DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
;VHS
*''Beast Wars'' — A Feature Length Beasties Adventure (1996)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — Une Adventure Cybernetique (1996)
*''Beast Wars'' — Beasties Escape (1998)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — L'Évasion (1998)
*''Beast Wars'' — Warning from Space (1998)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — Alert Dans L'Espace (1998)
*''Beast Wars'' / ''Robots-Bêtes'' Three pack (1998)
*''Beast Wars'' — Optimus Lives! (1998)
*''Robots-Bêtes'' — L'Empreinte D'Optimus (1998)
;DVD
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes — Where the Beasties Began! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 2 — The Saga Continues! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 3 — The Battle Rages On! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — Classic Episodes: Volume 4 — The Predacons Advance! (2005)
*''Beast Wars'' — The Complete First Season (2005)
{{-}}

===Japan===
{{main|Geneon Universal Entertainment}}
[[Pioneer]]'s Japanese DVD sets of the series come with optional English language dialogue with Japanese subtitles, allowing fans in Japan to view the more serious version of the show if desired.
;VHS
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Enter the Super Lifeform Transformers (1997)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Cheetus's Crisis (1997)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Disappeared (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — The Solitary Warrior Tigatron (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — New Weapons of Terror! (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Goodbye, Rattle!? (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Floating Island Death Match (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — The Destrons' Dramatic Finish (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Two Dinobots? (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Revive, Beast Power! (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — The Immortal Starscream (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Fare Thee Well, Tigatron (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — To Protect the Peace... (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Special'' — Great Cybertron Army Collection (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers Special'' — Great Destron Army Collection (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers'' — Great Quiz Collection (1999)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — We're Back! (1999)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Convoy Reborn (1999)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Quit! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Huh? The Face? (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I'm a Crab! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Do Love You! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Gro~w Bigger (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Rrray! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — The Movie (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Am Resurrected (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Love Typhoon (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Sssshiny! (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — I Hath Returned (2000)
*''Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals'' — Happy? This Should Do It (2000)
[[File:Pioneer BeastWars Laserdisc Box2.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85]]
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Maximal Edition (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Predacon Edition (1998)
;DVD
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — DVD BOX (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD BOX 1 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD BOX 2 (2000)
{{-}}

===United Kingdom===
{{main|Universal}}
The entire run of the show ended up on VHS from 2000 to 2001, though "[[Aftermath]]" was only available as a pack-in with [[Claw Jaw#toys|Claw Jaw]], and "[[Optimal Situation]]" could only be obtained as a free gift with purchase at [[Toys"R"Us]]. DVD releases were considerably more spotty, starting from "[[The Agenda (Part 1)|The Agenda]]" and releasing only ten episodes across two volumes. In both cases, however, cuts were gone! Characters could rightfully swear!
[[File:UK Beast Wars Vol3 VHS.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Not featuring [[Razorclaw (BW)|Razorclaw]].]]
;VHS
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Free Video (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 1 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 2 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 3 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 4 (2000)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 5 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 6 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 7 ([[March 5]] 2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 8 (March 5, 2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 1 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 2 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 3 (2001)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Beginning: Vol. 4 (2001)
;DVD
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 1 (2004)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 2 (2005)
{{-}}

===United States===
[[File:Rhino BeastWars Vol1 DVD.jpg|thumb|upright=0.55]]
;{{main|Rhino Entertainment}}
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 1 (2002)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 2 (2002)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete First Season (2003)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Second Season (2004)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Third Season (2004)

;{{main|Shout! Factory}}
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': Season One (2011)
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': The Complete Series (2011)
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': Seasons 2 & 3 (2011)
*''Transformers - Beast Wars'': Chain of Command (2014)
*''Transformers - Beast Machines'': The Complete Series (2014)
{{-}}

===Australia and New Zealand===
{{main|Madman Entertainment}}
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 1 (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 2 (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 3 (2006)
*''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (2009)
{{-}}

===Russia===
Russian DVD sets come with only Russian dialogue and no subtitles.
;DVD
*''Transformery: Beast Wars'' — Season 1 Vol. 1 (first 13 episodes of the first season) (2011)
{{-}}

===Germany===
;DVD
;[[Pandavision]] (2012)
*''Transformers: Beast Wars'' - Season 1 (April 24, 2012)

===Pack-ins and Giveaways===
{{main|Hasbro|Pack-in material}}
;VHS
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Aftermath]] & [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]] (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Aftermath]] (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)]] (1998)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Bad Spark]] & [[Code of Hero]] (1999)

;DVD
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Equal Measures]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[A Better Mousetrap]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[The Spark]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Spider's Game]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Possession]] (2006)
*''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — [[Code of Hero]] (2006)
*"[[Beast Wars (Part 1)|Enter the Super Lifeform Transformers]]" and "[[Victory (episode)|The Destrons' Dramatic Finish]]" (2006)
*"[[Beast Wars (Part 2)|Destroy the Destrons]]" (2006)
*"[[The Web|Cheetus's Crisis]]" (2006)
*"[[Equal Measures|Operation: Time Bomb Transfer!]]" (2006)
*"[[Chain of Command (BW)|Convoy Disappeared]]" (2006)
*"[[Power Surge (episode)|The Sky-Mountains Explode]]" (2006)
*"[[Fallen Comrades|The Solitary Warrior, Tigatron]]" (2006)
*"[[Double Jeopardy|Kick of the Spider Woman]]" (2006)
*"[[The Probe|New Weapons of Terror!]]" (2006)
*"[[Gorilla Warfare|The Assassin Virus]]" (2006)
*"[[A Better Mousetrap|Goodbye, Rattle!?]]" (2006)
*"[[The Spark|The Falcon Warrior, Airazor]]" (2006)
*"[[The Trigger, Part 1|Floating Island Death Match, Part 1]]" and "[[The Trigger, Part 2|Floating Island Death Match, Part 2]]" (2006)
*"[[Dark Voyage|Around and Around the Jungle]]" (2006)
*"[[Possession|The Immortal Starscream]]" (2006)

==Notes==
* The first season of ''Beast Wars'' cost $18 million, according to [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/b334d45514e26ab4/bc8e54e9165e0823?hl=en&lnk=st&q=bob+forward+interview+inferno+megatron&rnum=1#bc8e54e9165e0823 a 1997 interview with Bob Forward].
* The decision to go forward with a second season came in late November of 1996.<ref>https://groups.google.com/d/msg/alt.toys.transformers/KcGZU0EOPf0/_zV_QoKiGe8J</ref>
* There are three known unproduced ''Beast Wars'' episodes: "[[A Greater Ape]]", "[[Bitch Wars]]", and "[[Dark Glass]]".
* {{w|lang=ja|B-CLUB (模型雑誌)|B-Club magazine}} erroneously claims that ''Beast Wars'' is the first fully CGI television show in the world, a title actually held by ''{{w|Insektors}}''. Mainframe's own CGI show ''{{w|ReBoot}}'' also predates ''Beast Wars''.
* The Production Designer for the show, [[Clyde Klotz]], won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation in 1997. How cool is that?
* For reasons unknown, neither the [[Rhino Entertainment|Kid Rhino]] nor the [[Shout! Factory]] U.S. DVD releases of ''Beast Wars'' season three included the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UmCEsbUe6E opening that was televised], which included an original shot of the ''Axalon'' and ''Darksyde'' spaceships crashing down to prehistoric Earth. Instead, all season three episodes began with the season two [[title sequence|opening]] for the first part of the beginning credits.
* Also, the ''Beast Wars'' season one releases from both Rhino and Shout! Factory used the shorter version of the [[title sequence]] and [[theme song]] that originated from when ''Beast Wars'' was shown as part of the syndicated ''[[Power Block]]''.

===Foreign names===

*''English:'' '''''Beasties''''' (Canada; broadcast only<ref>https://imissbionix.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/beast-wars-beasties-dvd-sets-wont-be-released-in-canada/</ref>)
*''Japanese:'' '''''Beast Wars Chō Seimeitai Transformers''''' (ビーストウォーズ超生命体トランスフォーマー, "Beast Wars Super Lifeform Transformers"), '''''Chō Seimeitai Transformers Beast Wars Metals''''' (second and third seasons, 超生命体トランスフォーマービーストウォーズメタルス, "Super Lifeform Transformers Beast Wars Metals")
*''Bulgarian:'' '''''Voinata na zverovete''''' (Войната на зверовете "War of the Beasts")
*''Cantonese:'' '''''Ciunang Jungsi''''' (Hong Kong, 超能勇士, "Super-Ultra Warriors")
*''French:'' '''''Animutants''''' (France), '''''Robots-Bêtes''''' ("Beast-Robots", Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''''Biocombat'''''
*''Latvian:'' '''''Briesmoņu kari''''' ("Monster Wars")
*''Mandarin:'' '''''Bǎibiàn Jīngāng''''' (Taiwan, 百變金剛, "Morph Vajra"), '''''Biànxíng Jīngāng: Yěshòu Zhànzhēng''''' (China, 变形金刚：野兽战争, "Transformers: Beast Wars")
*''Polish:'' '''''Kosmiczne Wojny''''' ("Cosmic Wars")
*''Russian:'' '''''Bitvi Zverey''''' (Битвы зверей, "Battles of the Beasts"), '''''Zhestokye voini''''' (Жестокие войны, "Cruel wars")
*''Spanish:'' '''''Guerra de Bestias''''' (America, "War of Beasts")
*''Vietnamese:'' '''''Chiến tranh quái vật vũ trụ''''' ("Galaxy Monster Wars")

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External Links==
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhWipIfRhqz0stsLo2v9If0qbNDVfoSrY "Beast Wars Super Lifeform Transformers" playlist] on TakaraTomy's YouTube channel (JP only)

[[Category:Beast Wars media]]
[[Category:Television series]]

Changing of the Guard

2023-05-30T01:44:01Z

Murposit:

{{episode
|series=BWtoon
|ep=42
|series2=Metals
|ep2=16
|prev2=Deep Metal
|next2=Feral Scream Part 1
|image=Changing of the Guard title shot.JPG
|caption=Some days you just wish you hadn't gotten out of bed.
|title="Changing of the Guard"
|season=3
|season ep=3
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[November 8]], 1998
|written by=[[Evan Somers]]
|directed by=[[Steve Sacks]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity= [[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}

'''While trying to salvage the Sentinel module from the ruins of the Axalon, Rattrap finds himself caught between Depth Charge and Rampage.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] is in the process of engineering a way to use [[Teletraan I]]'s forcefield to protect the base. But mixing [[Autobot]] and [[Maximal]] tech is difficult, and the machinery fails. With that trick failed, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] puts together a plan to salvage the Maximals' old force field module, [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]], from the wreckage of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] refuses to respond to any contacts. So instead the Maximals will use a [[subaquatic stealth vessel]]—a single-occupant submarine developed by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] is assigned to pilot the submersible, over his usual handful of whines and complaints.

[[Image:Rattrap-subaquatic2.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Rattrap makes a cameo in ''{{w|Atlantis: The Lost Empire}}''.]]
[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] delivers the submarine to the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s resting site. Under the lake, Rattrap is surprised to find himself having a good time exploring the water and passing by schools of fish to the sound of a jolly tune. The tune changes as Rattrap finds the fallen corpse of what used to be the Maximals' home. He slowly enters, looking through the darkened hallways. He finds Sentinel, and carefully begins to extract it—and is suddenly frightened by an eel who was hiding in the machinery. As he calms down, his radar detects something else approaching, and he realizes it's time to panic for real. Rattrap frantically tries to escape the ''Axalon'', but a massive claw emerges from the darkness and seizes the submarine—[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] has found him.

Rampage squeezes the entire ship, threatening to crush it completely. Luckily, Depth Charge, still hunting Protoform X, shows up and blasts him away, freeing Rattrap. Depth Charge agrees to keep Rampage busy while Rattrap continues his mission. He escapes the ''Axalon'' just as shockwaves from the battle cause the ship to fall over a ledge and plunge deeper into the lake. Rattrap surfaces and finds a worried Silverbolt, who starts to carry the submarine home. But [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] arrives, causing Doggybot to drop his passenger and cargo.

[[Image:Changing Guard Rampage Depthcharge.jpg|right|200px|thumb|It's crab rutting season again.]]
While Rampage and Depth Charge continue their match underwater, on the beach, [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] sends Waspinator to take Sentinel back to the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon base]] while the [[Fuzor]] takes care of the two Maximals. But Quickstrike ends up crushed by Rampage, tossed out of the water by Depth Charge. Silverbolt tries to convince Depth Charge to help recover Sentinel, but as usual, Depth Charge has no interest, wanting only to execute Protoform X, who has snuck away during the few seconds of conversation.

[[Image:Changing Guard Rattrap fleeing.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Burn rubber!]]
Together, using some incredible aerial acrobatics, Rattrap and Silverbolt steal back Sentinel from Waspinator... just when things were looking up for the poor Predacon. But [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] pushes a tree into Silverbolt's path. Silverbolt passes Sentinel to Rattrap, who races away with it. Depth Charge hears explosions in the distance and decides to go help.

Unrelenting, Inferno blows up a bridge in Rattrap's path, causing the rat to plunge—back into Silverbolt's arms. But the two Maximals crash into the incoming Depth Charge, and drop Sentinel into Inferno's hands. Thanks to Depth Charge's ill-timed arrival, the Maximals have lost.

[[Image:Changing Guard Megatron Sentinel.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Why won't the red button work?]]
At the Maximal base, Rattrap and Optimus Primal chew out Depth Charge for getting in their way and handing another major strategic advantage to the Predacons—but he did save Rattrap's life (which Rattrap initially left out, and was ''very'' begrudging to admit). Primal offers Depth Charge a place with the Maximals so mistakes like this can be avoided in the future, and Depth Charge agrees to consider it.

Meanwhile, in the Predacon base, [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] activates Sentinel, encasing his base in a protective force field.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (1)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (2)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (3)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (4)
*[[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] (5)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] (8)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (6)
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] (7)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (9)
*[[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] (11)
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (12)
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==

"What are you grinnin' about, litterbot?" 
"I was just thinking; with you inside, this'd make a swell cat toy."
:—'''Rattrap''' and '''Cheetor''', who will always remain a <s>cat</s> kid at heart.

"We're approaching the target area. How you faring in there, Rattrap?" 
"I'm hot, I'm cramped, I'm airsick. Eh, the next time that big ape asks me to do something for him, man I am gonna shove my blaster so far up his—" 
"Target dead ahead! Prepare for drop."
:—'''Silverbolt''' and '''Rattrap'''

"Looks like that Pred friend of yours finally did something right!" 
"Yes, my beloved has... many skills."
:—'''Rattrap''' and '''Silverbolt''', who isn't about to let us know what those "other" skills might be.

"How droll. Rat in a can." 
:—'''Rampage''' finds himself a new toy.

"Waspinator having good day! Not get shot once." 
''*BLAM!*''
:—'''Waspinator''', tempting with fate.

'''Depth Charge:''' I knew saving your hide was a mistake. 
'''Optimus Primal:''' Rattrap? 
'''Rattrap:''' Oh, well, yeah, technically, he did ''kinda'' do that... um eh, thanks.
:—Rattrap gives credit where credit is due, but only because he has to.

==Notes==
===Script timeline===
* First draft: 5th May 1998
* Second draft: 18th May 1998
* Finalised: 21st May 1998
* As Air: 25th August 1998

===Animation and technical errors===
*The writer is mistakenly credited as "Evan Sommers".
*When Rampage falls backward after yanking Depth Charge's tail out from under the wreckage, he inexplicably has Depth Charge's legs.
*When Silverbolt circles in on Rattrap, who has just surfaced, we can see Rattrap's water-reflection inside the vessel, as if it was halfway filled with water.
*Watch Waspinator getting shot in slow-motion. It reveals his insect head isn't connected to his neck. There is a small gap between the two.
*In the scene where Inferno pushes a tree in Silverbolt and Rattrap's way, Rattrap's comm system is on the wrong side of his chest, possibly due to an overall "flopped" shot.
*While Inferno tries to grab Sentinel, just before Rattrap snatches it away from him with his tail, the insect leg on his right lower leg is tilted backwards, clipping through the rest of his leg, and through his thorax-propeller too.
*Speaking of Rattrap's tail-whip grabbing maneuver - we first see a long-range shot of Rattrap extending his tail towards Inferno, then cut to a close-up of Rattrap standing with his tail retracted and then swinging and extending it.
*When Depth Charge emerges from the water to face Silverbolt, he isn't rendered in part of the frame at the very bottom.

===Continuity errors===
*Once again, Depth Charge uses "Maximize" to transform into his vehicle mode instead of his robot mode.

===Continuity notes===
[[Image:Changing Guard Cheetor cattoy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He's a pinball wizard...]]
*The ''Axalon'' was destroyed back in "[[Optimal Situation]]", with the Maximals salvaging what they could from its frontmost section, which landed on dry land rather than sinking into the lake like its aft section.
*Cheetor imagines himself in his organic beast mode from Season 1, complete with a cartoony "thought bubble".
*Since its last appearance in "[[A Better Mousetrap]]", Sentinel has gained a handle, presumably to make it easier for the characters to grab and hang onto it in this episode.
*Rattrap's successful attempt to shut down Sentinel in "A Better Mousetrap" is the reason he was chosen to retrieve it and not Blackarachnia, as Rattrap knew what to look for.
*This is the only episode in which Rampage uses his [[activation code]]. ("Rampage, terrorize!")
*Gadgets and powers:
**Depth Charge carries around an energon knife, much like the one that Megatron used on Rampage in "[[Bad Spark]]".
**Rattrap's beast mode tail can telescope, like a grappling hook.

===Real-world references===
*When Megatron contacts his henchmen, Inferno can be seen spending his free time playing cards with Waspinator and Quickstrike.
*The jaunty sea shanty heard in this episode has a very similar tempo and chordal arrangement to the popular [[Fab Four|Beatles]] song ''{{w|Yellow Submarine (song)|Yellow Submarine}}.'' Also, while clearly played for the audience, the puzzled look on Silverbolt's face suggests that he can [http://filmsound.org/terminology/diegetic.htm hear it as well with no explanation as to its origin].
*The "Changing of the Guard" traditionally refers to a formal ceremony in the [[United Kingdom]] wherein the sentries providing ceremonial guard duties at important institutions are relieved by a new batch of sentries. The ceremonies are often elaborate and precisely choreographed. Its meaning here is somewhat more literal, with Sentinel being appropriated by the Predacons for their vessel.
*Rattrap's submarine bounces like a pinball after being dropped by Silverbolt (complete with pinball sound effects); after it comes to a halt, the word "TILT" flashes in each of Rattrap's eyes.
*Rattrap calls Depth Charge "Captain Minnow", referencing the boat of the same name from ''{{w|Gilligan's Island}}''.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Protection'''" (Canada)

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Uniti si vince'''" ("United We Win")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Bukubuku!'''" (ぶくぶくっ!, "Bubble Bubble!")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 19]] [[2000]]

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Troca da Guarda'''" ("Changing of the Guard")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Cambio de Guardia'''" ("Changing of the Guard")

:*''Title:'' "'''Cambio de Guardia'''" (America, "Changing of the Guard")

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Huàngǎng Fēngbō'''" (换岗风波, "Disturbance of Changing of the Guard")

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers: Metals'' — Rrray! ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 1 ([[Universal]])
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 1 (Universal) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Third Season ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Seasons 2 & 3 ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 3 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

[[Category:Beast Wars episodes]]

Cheetor (BW)

2023-05-29T09:45:39Z

Murposit: /* Beast Wars cartoon */

{{disambig3|Cheetor}}
{{featured}}{{suite}}
{{factions|maximal|maximalbm|autobot|knight|jungleplanet}}
:''Cheetor is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Cheetor render.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|There he is, your little guy.]]

A young Maximal full to bursting with energy and exuberance, '''Cheetor''' is always ready to leap into action at a moment's notice. And, much to his colleagues' chagrin, he often does so without a moment's consideration or forethought. Nobody can fault his motives, just his methods. Sure, he's got a bit of cocky edge to him... after all, he is the fastest Maximal on four legs (and he knows it), making him an excellent advance scout and capable of running rings around opponents. And yeah, his enthusiasm often gets the better of him, and he doesn't seem to have much in the way of volume control. And he doesn't exactly handle people thinking he ''can't'' handle a job the best he could. But he's a kid with a good [[spark]] who just wants to do right. He just needs some guidance and experience... and a lot of luck, because this cat gets into a ''lot'' of scrapes.

Thankfully, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], himself something of a young firebrand, keeps a steady eye on the young Maximal and tries to guide him, and in turn Cheetor affectionately calls him "Big Bot". And a friendship with his fellow "big cat" [[Tigatron]] is also helping the spotted speedster learn a little patience.

Who knows—maybe the lad is destined for [[Oracle (BM)|great things]] [[Matrix Templar|someday]].

{{bigquote|I'm not lookin' forward to the day they chronicle ''my'' early bonehead adventures onto a [[Data-Con|datacon]] for all the world to see.|Cheetor, about [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]|"[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
[[File:CheetorBW-2packcomic.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Whose tusks gleam in the night? Not his!]]

{{quote|Eyes of a '''stalker''' hunting its prey... The super-swift '''cheetah''' springs! But '''food''' is not on '''this''' hunter's mind...|[[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!]]}}

Cheetor was a quiet and confident warrior, who constantly stalked jungles in his search for Predacons. He was efficient, striking hard and fast with incredible reflexes in either mode. He was known to openly dare Predacons to challenge him and his laser-powered [[Quasar rifle|quasar cannon]]. {{storylink|Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Cheetor Bio}}

In a swamp outside the [[Fusion Building]] genetics lab, a fleet of ferocious animals has gathered. Suddenly, the cheetah and his wild comrades are under attack by a massive crocodile! Surprise! This is a battle between [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and his [[Maximal]]s and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]! Cheetor quickly transforms to attack [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], and the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] have begun! {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}}

After the [[quantum surge]], Cheetor acquired a [[Transmetal]] form that gave his robot mode the organic attributes that his beast mode once possessed. The upgrade gave Cheetor more power and agility than ever before, and this new body had flip-out cyber-thrust wings that gave him additional speed and limited flight. {{Storylink|Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM1|Transmetals Cheetor bio}}

Cheetor would later receive another upgrade from [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s cloning experiments, becoming a [[Transmetal 2]]. With this, he gained even more power and speed, but at the cost of bestial urges that he had to learn to control. With his new missile launcher and leap-thruster, Cheetor stirred fear in the Predacons he fought against. {{storylink|Cheetor (BW)/toys#TM2|Transmetals 2 Cheetor bio}}

At some point, Cheetor acquired a highly advanced stealth armor and dubbed himself Night Slash Cheetor. This new armor granted Cheetor all sort of new abilities, including being undetectable to every known Vehicon radar and tracking systems and creating a negative psychological effects on Vehicon generals, rendering their drones useless in combat. {{storylink|Cheetor (BW)/toys#Beast Machines|Night Slash Cheetor bio}}
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===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ian James Corlett]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)|[[Yao Jude]] (Chinese), [[Mikhail Tihonov]] (Russian, 2nd dub), [[Cássius Romero]] (Portuguese, Season 1), [[Tatá Guarnieri]] (Portuguese, Season 2 onwards), [[Bernard Métraux]] (French), [[Eberhard Haar]] (German), [[Mario Scarabelli]] (Italian), [[Alejandro Illescas]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Eduardo Jover]] (Casilian Spanish)}}

[[File:Cheetorbeast1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|What? Is it my breath?]]

The youthful 'bot who would become "Cheetor" was part of the Maximal exploration ship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''; {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} unbeknownst to most members of the crew, its captain [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] had been secretly tasked with abandoning the murderous [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]] far from Cybertronian space. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} However, the ''Axalon'' would be diverted off-course to pursue [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and a group of rogue [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, who'd stolen a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|golden disk]] and fled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] aboard a [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp]]-capable [[Darksyde (BW)|starship]].

After pursuing the Predacons across time and space, both sides crash-landed on a [[Earth|mysterious planet]] with abundant supplies of [[energon]]. To protect themselves from high levels of dangerous [[energon radiation]], the crew adopted [[beast mode]]s based on the native wildlife; upon reactivating in his new form, the youngest member of the crew renamed himself Cheetor. As Optimus, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] got to grips with their situation, Cheetor showed off his speed by racing some nearby cheetahs, but found himself outmatched when he opened fire on the airborne Predacon [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. When the other Maximals and Predacons turned up, Cheetor shot at Megatron in the middle of his speech, and his "underhanded sneak attack" sparked a full-fledged shootout. During the ensuing battle, Cheetor caught his foot in some rocks and Optimus had to rescue him. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

[[File:TheWeb-Cheetorcaptured.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]

While returning to their ship, the rogue Predacon [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] barred their way and challenged Optimus to a duel. Although Cheetor was keen to fight in Primal's place, Rattrap restrained him; when the other Predacons interrupted the fight, the battle revealed a huge [[energon crystal]] in a nearby mountain, and the Maximals rushed to claim the bounty before the Predacons could take it for themselves. High amounts of energon radiation forced both sides to fight in their beast modes, and although Cheetor fared better against Waspinator the second time round the energon was all destroyed. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

Some time later, Cheetor enthusiastically volunteered to check out a new experimental comlink. Despite being under orders not to get into any combat situations, he unsuccessfully attempted to attack [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and was left heavily damaged. After a strange precognitive dream, he awoke back on the ''Axalon'', whether the other Maximals expressed their disappointment in his actions. After Rattrap dressed him down, Cheetor rushed out to make another attempt to capture the cannon that Scorponok was recovering, and was incapacitated by [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. Luckily for him, he was soon rescued by Rattrap, who also lied to Optimus to cover the young bot's hide. {{storylink|The Web}}

[[File:EqualMeasures Cheetor with gutgun.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Boy's got guts.]]

Though Cheetor was looking forward to another mission to install energon monitoring devices, Optimus delayed the mission due to a heavy storm. Dinobot managed to goad Cheetor into going out anyway, and, while placing one of the devices, a lightning bolt created a bizarre two-way teleportation effect between the Maximal and Predacon bases. Cheetor himself found himself in the ''Darksyde'', where he was able to hack the Predacon data files and discover that the two crashed ships lay on a common energon vein, meaning that an explosion at one base would destroy both. He managed to get the information back to Optimus, but Dinobot had already sent through a bomb—Cheetor was able to detach it from the console it was fixed to in time. He returned to the ''Axalon'', where he promised Optimus that he would pay more attention to orders... until the next time. {{storylink|Equal Measures}}

After a decisive Maximal victory at the [[Standing Stones]], an [[Vok probe|alien probe]] swallowed Optimus Primal. The argument over who would lead turned into a secret ballot, during which, from Rhinox's reaction, Cheetor voted for Dinobot, suggesting he trusted the Predacon's leadership skills over those of Rattrap. As it turned out, the exercise was rendered pointless by the revelation that Optimus wasn't dead after all. {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}

[[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] discovered a [[flying mountain]] with a cache of super-powerful energon at the top, but he was spotted by Cheetor, who immediately dashed back to the ''Axalon'' to inform the other Maximals. {{storylink|Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge}} When one of the [[stasis pod]]s crashed to the ground and Optimus was damaged by a Predacon sneak attack, Cheetor, Rhinox and Rattrap set out to try to get to the pod, but were delayed by Waspinator and Terrorsaur. The Predacons beat them to the pod, but a last-minute gambit by Dinobot and Optimus meant that the [[protoform]] inside had already been reformatted into [[Tigatron]]. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}} A string of defeats led to Rattrap seemingly defecting to the Predacons after a falling-out with Optimus, much to Cheetor's disbelief. Eventually, however, the other Maximals learned that Primal and Rattrap had deliberately orchestrated everything to determine how the Predacons had been spying on the Maximals. {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

[[File:Cheetor&badoptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Now I've got your power!]]

Cheetor, Rattrap, Dinobot and Rhinox were forced to evacuate the ''Axalon'' when a fight caused Rhinox's new [[Sentinel (BW)|defense system]] to go out of control. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}} Later, after Primal had been infected with a Predacon virus which caused uncontrollable rage, Optimus managed to persuade Cheetor to release him from his confinement, only for the Maximal leader to head off on a one-bot mission against the Predacons. After Primal had slagged most of the Predacons, Cheetor managed to get hold of the antivirus and administer it to Optimus. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}}

When a [[temporal probe]] from Cybertron came into range of the planet, the Maximals tried to set up a signal array to contact it. The Predacons had other idea though, and Tarantulas's [[Transformation Lock Lens|transformation lock lens]] trapped both Cheetor and Tigatron in their beast modes. The pair were captured and put in cages in the ''Darksyde'', but soon escaped and used the Predacon [[CR chamber]]s to fix themselves. They rejoined the fight in time to save Optimus and Rhinox from Megatron, but the Predacons prevented their signal from being sent. {{storylink|The Probe}}

After the apparent destruction of the Predacons in a bungled mutiny, the Maximals took the opportunity to ransack the abandoned ''Darksyde'' and use its parts to repair the ''Axalon'', although Cheetor remained cheerfully oblivious to Dinobot's internal conflict over the passing of his ex-comrades. The "mutiny" was revealed to be a ruse, and the Predacons revealed themselves as the Maximals prepared to launch. Cheetor provided cover fire for Optimus as his leader went to retrieve the injured Dinobot; when Terrorsaur hit a retreating Optimus from behind, Cheetor took down Terrorsaur before Megatron shot him. He managed to drag himself to the ''Axalon'' as it took off, and would've pulled Optimus onboard if not for Scorponok's parting shot. As he broke the sad news to his allies, he was ambushed by the stowaway Megatron and awoke to find the Axalon, too damaged to ever fly again, permanently grounded. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

[[File:The Spark Cheetor Waspinator.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"No!! Waspinator's come to steal the fanbase's affection!"]]

When Rhinox was twisted into a Predacon by Megatron's [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]], Cheetor was keen to rescue their friend. Eventually, however, Cheetor realized Optimus's plan was to simply let Rhinox run amok in the Predacon base, and once he'd weakened the dysfunctional Predacons the Maximals easily staged a rescue. {{storylink|Dark Designs}} On another occasion, Dinobot sent Cheetor and Optimus to search for the missing Rattrap, only to discover that the Dinobot who had sent them on the hunt was a [[Clone One|clone]] controlled by Megatron. By the time they got back to base, the clone had already been defeated—and devoured—by the real Dinobot. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}}

Rhinox and Cheetor got to another crashed stasis pod before anyone else, but the pod had sustained damage during its descent and high concentrations of energon radiation endangered the helpless [[protoform]] inside. Cheetor shut himself down to allow Rhinox to extract his [[locking chip]] to use in place of the damaged pod's one, and dreamed that Rhinox was telling him about [[spark]]s. After reawakening, Cheetor was forced to try to defend the pod against Blackarachnia, Waspinator and Terrorsaur without his [[robot mode]]. Though he managed to defeat the first two, Terrorsaur prevailed... only to be defeated by the newly-activated [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|The Spark}}

[[File:Dark Voyage Cheetor snake.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Featuring a scene from several fanfics.]]

During Tigatron's disappearance, Cheetor spotted Blackarachnia and Scorponok leaving the Predacon base on a mission. As it turned out, they were heading towards a [[Brigadoon|flying island]] which Tigatron had crashed on. Tigatron sent a [[Cyberbee]] containing footage of the island, which the Maximals were able to recover, despite Cheetor firing on it. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} Cheetor and Rhinox were forced to evacuate the ''Axalon'' after Blackarachnia took control of the island with the intent of using its weaponry to destroy the Maximal base. The spider's scheme was thwarted, but Cheetor bore witness to the island's final action: a beacon sent to its creators, who would most likely be very displeased with the island's demise. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

Another Predacon gambit saw them stealing the [[rectifier coil]] from the Maximal base, effectively trapping the Maximals in their beast modes. Overcome by bestial instincts, the Maximals wandered off into the jungle, and it was only through Tigatron's intervention that they were able to delete the blocks separating their robot and beast psyches. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}} During a routine energy-harvesting run, an energon explosion caused a group of Maximals, of which Cheetor was a part, to be blinded far from base. As they attempted to journey home, Cheetor was attacked and severely damaged by a huge snake. He spent most of the rest of the journey on Rhinox's back, until they came under attack by Terrorsaur and Waspinator. Rhinox was able to guide everyone in fending off the attack without the use of their sight, and they were soon found by Optimus. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

After a violent storm damaged the Maximal base, making it vulnerable, Cheetor shot down a cyberbee which was spying on them. Unfortunately the Predacons had gained enough information and the help of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who had possessed Waspinator's body, enabling them to easily take over the ''Axalon''. The Predacon occupation didn't last long, as internal conflict in their ranks allowed the Maximals to retake their base. {{storylink|Possession}} After Rattrap and Dinobot's bickering caused Rhinox to beome infected by a Predacon [[energon discharge virus]], Optimus insisted the pair go out alone to find the cure. Cheetor was part of the party which went to back them up when they located [[Tarantulas's lair]]. {{storylink|The Low Road}}

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Tigatron's comrade [[Snowstalker]] was killed by incidental fire during a battle, and Cheetor tried unsuccessfully to comfort Tigatron. However,the other Maximal announced he would no longer be a part of the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Law of the Jungle}} After Megatron called a truce and the Maximals needed to find out what he was up to, Cheetor suggested that Rattrap infiltrate the Predacon base unarmed, so as to not violate the truce. Rattrap was less than impressed with the suggestion. In the end, Tigatron did the infiltrating, and the other Maximals covered his escape as Rhinox and Cheetor "intercepted" Terrorsaur with a sheet of metal. {{storylink|Before the Storm}}

It soon became clear that the enigmatic aliens who'd seeded the planet with [[energon]] were unhappy with the Cybertronians contaminating the results of their experiments, and intended to them out by "sterizing" the entire planet. From the planet below, Tigatron and Cheetor observed the [[Planet Buster|moon splitting open]], but were called back to base by Optimus. They got back as the alien weapon began super-heating the planet's surface, and helped the damaged Dinobot and Rhinox into [[CR chamber]]s. Optimus intended to use a stasis pod Tarantulas had been working on to attack the Planet Buster, despite Cheetor, Tigatron and Airazor all volunteering to go in his stead. As the pod lifted off, Cheetor managed to tune the sensors in to follow its path until it destroyed the Planet Buster—and thanks to Megatron's meddling, Optimus Primal as well. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[File:Aftermath Rattrap Cheetor.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|INVISIBEL KEYBORD]]

When the [[quantum surge]] from the explosion engulfed the planet, Cheetor's exostructure was mutated into a [[Transmetal]] body. Along with a tougher metal hide and built-in weaponry, his beast mode gained the ability to fly via two powerful thrusters in his torso. Unfortunately, his first attempt at flying led him on a one-way trip into a bulkhead. His new flight mode allowed him to be particularly effective against Waspinator in a subsequent battle until Megatron blasted him into a cliff; while trying to fly to safety, he accidentally crashed into Rattrap. Rhinox fortunately interceded before the pair could be slagged. {{storylink|Aftermath}} Rhinox tried to project his [[core consciousness]] into the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] to retrieve the [[spark]] of their deceased commander, and Cheetor left the ''Axalon'' to look for Dinobot, but ran into the Predacons and their new recruit [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]. Rattrap and Dinobot answered his distress call and prepared for a showdown with the Predacons. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}} Though outnumbered, the trio persisted in defending the ''Axalon'', eventually capturing Silverbolt and taking him back to the ship for repairs. As the Predacons pressed on with their attack, the Maximals found themselves out of ammo, but were saved at the eleventh hour by Optimus Primal, who'd been resurrected with a new Transmetal body. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

As he monitored the sensor grid, Cheetor reported some strange signals. {{storylink|Tangled Web}} When Rhinox worked out that there was an alien site in [[Grid Zeiram]], the area Tigatron and Airazor were patrolling, Cheetor was sent to warn them. He was moments too late to prevent them from being shot into space by the alien plants there, much to his anguish. Though Cheetor wanted to rescue Tigatron and Airazor, the priority was on stopping Megatron, and the Maximals returned to Grid Zeiram, where a [[Metal Hunter|spaceship]] grew from the plant life and released an energy surge which incapacitated all the Cybertronians. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}} As the Transmetals and [[Fuzor]]s recovered quickly from its effects, Cheetor and Silverbolt took Dinobot and Rhinox back to base for repairs. After Megatron took control of the alien craft, the Maximals launched an attack on it and distracted Megatron long enough for Rattrap to undertake some sabotage. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}}

[[File:CodeOfHero-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|NEEEEOOOOWWWWWNNNNN]]

While flying on patrol, Cheetor spotted Protoform X's stasis pod and finally learned the true story behind the ''Axalon'''s mission. The Predacons arrived to try and take control of the pod, and weaponsfire caused the raw energon beneath the pod to explode. The damaged Optimus and Cheetor returned to base, and were repaired in time to help Silverbolt and Blackarachnia temporarily incapacitate Protoform X. However, when the Maximals left to consult Rhinox's expertise, Megatron seized the opening and forcibly conscripted X-now "Rampage"- into the Predacons. {{storylink|Bad Spark}} On another patrol, Cheetor encountered the Predacon forces and communicated their position to Dinobot. After Dinobot died defending a valley of [[anthropoid]]s from the Predacons, Cheetor extinguished the flames in the valley and later joined the other Maximals in mourning their loss. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

While out hunting for yet another Predacon jamming tower, Rattrap and Cheetor stumbled on a stasis pod containing a strangely mutated [[Transformer]], which became known as [[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]]. Unfortunately the first thing it did was break up their fight with the Predacons using its sonic attack. As Rattrap later joked about the creature's appearance, Cheetor pointed out Transmutate was standing right behind him. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}

[[File:Agenda1 Cheetor with tail club.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Kitten with a whip.]]

The Maximals were overjoyed when Rhinox revealed that the transwarp wavefront from the Planet Buster explosion would soon be detected by Cybertron and a rescue mission sent. Cheetor was looking forward to going to [[Six Lasers Over Cybertron]], much to Rattrap's embarrassment. Instead of the expected rescue mission, they got [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], a Predacon operative sent to apprehend Megatron. Joining forces, they mounted an attack on the ''Darksyde''. Cheetor was blasted by the defense systems. Twice. Unsurprisingly, he wasn't present when Megatron was finally captured. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}}

With the Maximals in control, Optimus order Cheetor to go out and look for Blackarachnia, whom Silverbolt had allowed to escape. Cheetor assured Silverbolt, who had developed feelings for the Predacon, that he would bring her in in one piece, only for Silverbolt to punch him out, leaving to find Blackarachnia himself. He and Optimus instead went to fetch some energon crystals stashed by Tarantulas, only to run into [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and were forced to retreat when the crazed Predacon blew up the energon. The pair headed back for the ''Axalon'', only to be informed by Rattrap over the commlink that Ravage had switched sides—a fact made obvious by the [[transwarp cruiser]] bearing down on them with Megatron riding atop. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}} Pinned down on the battlefield, Optimus and Cheetor were blasted flat by Megatron (although Cheetor managed to deal with Quickstrike first), but fortunately survived without too much damage. After Rattrap took out the transwarp cruiser, the Maximals set out in pursuit of the retreating Megatron.

[[File:Agenda3 Cheetor handblasters.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|KA-ME-HA-MEEEEEE...]]

As it turned out, the Predacon leader had set a course for the ark [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] buried in [[Mount St. Hilary]]. The Maximals worked frantically to dig out the cave in he'd created to block their passage, and then to evade the Ark's defenses, but were too late to prevent Megatron from shooting a stasis-locked [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in the head and triggering a [[timestorm]] that threatened to wipe the Maximals from existence. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} The Maximals managed to temporarily preserve the time by stabilizing Optimus Prime and allowing Optimus Primal to temporarily carry the [[spark]] of their Autobot ancestor. Cheetor and the newly "optimised" Optimus set out to stop the Predacons from attacking the ''Axalon'', with Cheetor taking out both Waspinator and Inferno, but the pair were helpless to stop them from destroying their base, and after saving Optimus Prime the Maximals set up a new headquarters in the cavern that housed the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}

Some time later, Cheetor was out on patrol when he saw a [[Starhopper|spaceship]] entering Earth's atmosphere. He was in the middle of a radio report when Rampage shot him down, and he was rescued by new arrival [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], who left him on a small rock; with his jets damaged, Cheetor had to wait to be rescued by Optimus. The pair picked up Depth Charge, who'd lost his fight with Rampage, and took him back to base for repairs. Cheetor's attempt to thank the new Maximal resulted in Depth Charge insulting him and swatting him aside. {{storylink|Deep Metal}}

[[File:Cheetort2.JPG|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Just standing in pieces of myself, no big deal.]]

When Rattrap was assigned to recover Sentinel from the underwater remains of the ''Axalon'', Cheetor was highly amused at the [[Subaquatic stealth vessel|jury-rigged submarine]] that would be used and imagined that it would be a swell kitty toy. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} While looking after [[Chak]] and [[Una]], after the pair had become separated from their tribe, Cheetor displayed the first hints of a crush on Blackarachnia, much to Silverbolt's displeasure. He volunteered to accompany her on a mission to return the children to their people, and took a liking to the two primitive humans. As soon as they were attacked by a [[Cyber raptor]], he was blasted off a cliff and his jets damaged. Then, during another battle with Tarantulas and a pack of Cyber raptors, he was blasted from behind by Waspinator. Primal and Silverbolt soon joined the battle, but Optimus was quickly incapacitated by a new [[cyber venom]]. They were all saved by [[Blix|the anthropoid leader]], who attacked the raptors with his club. Despite his newfound affection for Blackarachnia, the ex-Predacon rebuffed his advances and walked off with Silverbolt. {{storylink|Cutting Edge}}

Optimus and Cheetor were unsuccessful in preventing the Predacons stealing another stasis pod—amidst the chaos, Cheetor accidentally took out Optimus, much to his embarrassment. Ignoring Primal's orders to get some backup, Cheetor went on alone and assisted Depth Charge in battling the Predacons as they used the extraterrestrial [[Transmetal driver]] to create a [[Dinobot II|monstrous Dinobot clone]]. Despite seizing the Transmetal driver and throwing it to Depth Charge, Megatron knocked Cheetor into the cloning machine, overloading his body with alien energy and triggering an explosion that seemingly destroyed him. The Maximals assumed that Cheetor had perished, but after Depth Charge had been captured by Predacons, the group was attacked by a monstrous cybernetic feline. A short time later, a damaged Cheetor returned to the Maximal base and collapsed on their doorstep. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 1}}

Refusing use of the CR chamber, Cheetor had troubled dreams as he slept in his own quarters. As he dreamt about changing into a monstrous creature, the energy of his mutated [[spark]] changed him into his feral mutant form, whereupon he burst from the base and inadvertently attracted the attention of the Predacons. Some time later, Cheetor awoke in a cave, back in his Transmetal form and totally repaired, but with confused memories of what had happened. He returned to base and claimed to have disposed of the "cyber creature", but Optimus insisted on seeing the remains in an attempt to get the young bot to tell him the truth. While in the jungle, however, the pair were attacked by Dinobot and Waspinator, who'd been sent to capture Cheetor, and the sight of the two Predacons incapacitating Optimus was the jolt he needed to permanently mutate into his [[Transmetal 2]] form. With his new body, Cheetor made short work of the Predacons, but struggled to control his feral beast mode instincts and had to be coaxed into returning to robot mode. This "cyber-puberty" intensified his romantic attraction to Blackarachnia; upon returning to base, he was quite pleased when she admired his new form, unaware that she merely saw him as a means to secure Transmetal 2 technology for herself. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

[[File:Go with the Flow Cheetor kids.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

While the Maximals analyzed Blackarachnia's Predacon [[shell program]], Cheetor drooled over the scans of her internal structure. Sick of Cheetor's romantic advances, she finally pulled her gun on him and warned him to back off before Optimus broke up the conflict by sending Cheetor out on patrol. {{storylink|Proving Grounds}} Eventually, Cheetor began trying to teach Chak and Una some advanced concepts, including how to defend themselves against Predacons and some basic engineering concepts. The class was interrupted when the Predacons abducted Una, but the girl was able to put Cheetor's teachings to the test with favorable results. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}}

[[File:CrossingtheRubicon Cheetor beast mode.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"U-G-L-Y - I ain't got no alibi!"]]

After Blackarachnia made an aborted attempt to upgrade herself with the Transmetal driver, Cheetor was concerned for her safety. He assisted in defending the base against a Predacon attack while Rhinox worked on removing the Predcaon shell program from Blackarachnia. As the Predacons retreated, their jubilation was cut short by the news that Blackarachnia didn't make it. As the Maximals eulogized her, Cheetor said she was something special. Fortunately, however, Blackarachnia was restored to life and transformed into a Transmetal 2 Maximal by the Transmetal driver. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}} Megatron's next plan saw [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] taking control of Optimus Primal. The first thing he did was punch out Cheetor and lock the young Maximal in a cage. All of the Maximals were released in time to fight off a newly upgraded Megatron. {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

Cheetor was sent to stop [[Tigerhawk]] from destroying Megatron, an act which would also destroy the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s spark, but he was quickly incapacitated by Tarantulas, who had plans of his own. Cheetor dreamed of Tigatron, Airazor and the [[Vok]], before waking and breaking free of his bonds. The fused spark from his dream guided him to Tarantulas's lair, where he was able to pull Tigerhawk clear before the lair exploded. {{storylink|Other Victories}} Depth Charge soon spotted the fugitive Predacons, and Cheetor was part of the group that went after them, though he just ended up escorting Blackarachnia and a badly damaged Silverbolt back to base. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}} With Megatron on the way in the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]], the Maximals hurried to try to get the Ark ready to be moved, but were unable to get the ship moving. Fortunately a last minute schematic download pointed them to a [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|shuttle]] stored in the Ark, and, after Rhinox used it to assault the Nemesis, the Maximals watched the warship crash in the distance. Convinced that they'd won the Beast Wars, Optimus, Cheetor, Blackarachnia, Silverbolt, Rhinox, and Rattrap headed back for Cybertron aboard the shuttle with a defeated Megatron lashed to the ship's hull. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Ian James Corlett|Ian Corlett]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)|[[Yao Jude]] (Chinese), [[Hercules Fernando]] (Portuguese), [[Victor Covarrubias]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Julio Lorenzo]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Björn Schalla]] (German), [[Massimo De Ambrosis]] (Italian), [[Marc Weiss]] (French)}}

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While returning home from prehistoric Earth through [[unspace|transwarp]], Megatron successfully broke free from his restraints and somehow arrived on Cybertron before the Maximals. By the time that Cheetor and the other Maximals returned home, Megatron had infected the citizens of Cybertron with a debilitating [[transformation virus]] that allowed him to extract the [[spark]]s from their paralyzed bodies, then conquered the planet with an army of mindless [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] drones. Moments after the Maximals dropped out of transwarp and arrived in Cybertronian orbit, an automated defense grid shot down their ship; after landing on Cybertron the six Maximals were pursued by an army of [[Tank Drone]]s and exposed to the virus as they tried to escape. While Rhinox and Silverbolt were instantly incapacitated, their Transmetal upgrades allowed the four remaining Maximals to withstand the worst of the virus—however, they were forcibly "devolved" back into their original organic configurations and lost their short-term memories. {{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent|Descent}}

Unable to transform or remember how he arrived on Cybertron, Cheetor began searching for a [[CR chamber]], but wound up inadvertently rescuing Optimus and Rattrap from a Tank Drone. Guided by Primal's mysterious flashes of intuition, the three headed underground, picking the equally disoriented Blackarachnia along the way; as their symptoms worsened, they headed deeper and deeper into the planet's sublevels until they eventually discovered the mysterious [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] supercomputer. The Oracle [[reformatting|reformatted]] the four into new [[technorganic]] bodies, immune to Megatron's virus; when confronted with a swarm of [[Cycle Drone]]s, however, they discovered that their new bodies lacked [[onboard computer]]s and couldn't transform out of their beast modes. When Optimus finally transformed by finding his "emotional still point", Cheetor admired his new [[robot mode]]. {{storylink|The Reformatting}}

[[File:MasteroftheHouse Cheetor deflects shots.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Trust us, in ''context'' this scene is really cool.]]

The Maximals established a temporary base in the underground as they attempted to remaster the art of transformation. Cheetor and Blackarachnia soon got the hang of the process, until a [[Mole Drone]] attack caused them to lose their focus and revert back to beast mode. Although Blackarachnia and Cheetor argued in favor of going topside and searching for survivors, Primal ordered them to concentrate on training as they split up to find a new base. Blackarachnia persuaded Cheetor to travel to [[Cybertropolis]], only to find the city deserted and the [[Cybertron InfoCore]] erased. As they came under attack by [[Aero Drone]]s, Primal came to their rescue, and confronted Megatron in the [[Council Citadel]] while Cheetor and Blackarachnia used their new robot modes in combat against the Vehicons. However, they were eventually forced to drag Primal to safety when the Maximal leader nearly gave in to his anger at losing the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Master of the House}}

An attempt to access the [[Cybertron Archives]] didn't go much better, and when a shot knocked Blackarachnia unconscious Cheetor wound up having to carry her to safety. Later on, he and Optimus had to save Rattrap and Blackarachnia again when the pair broke into in the [[Central Spaceport]] and attempted to access the computer on their impounded shuttle. {{storylink|Fires of the Past}}

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As Optimus Primal attempted to track the presence of a familiar spark, Rattrap and Cheetor broke into a secure laboratory and discovered samples of both the transformation virus and a transformation enhancing counter-virus. Despite Cheetor's misgivings, Rattrap swiped the enhancer while Cheetor's back was turned, and his uncontrolled transformations attracted the attention of the [[Vehicon general]] [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]], who captured the group and brought them into Megatron. Although the Maximals escaped captivity and even briefly turned Tankor to their side, Megatron was able to remotely erase Tankor's recent memories and reprogram him back into a loyal Vehicon before he could be reformatted. {{storylink|Mercenary Pursuits}}

Cheetor and Blackarachnia continued to train with encouragement from Optimus, despite Cheetor's insistence that he relied on instinct, not blind faith. During one sparring session, the Maximals encountered what appeared to be an organic bat; in reality, this was the young Maximal [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], who'd somehow survived Megatron's planetwise purge. Nightscream led the Maximals to a mysterious fruit tree which he'd been living off of, but Cheetor—insisting that they only processed energon—refused Optimus's suggestion that they try some. As it turned out, the fruit caused the Maximals to mentally devolve into primitives, which endangered their lives when [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] attacked with a squad of Aero Drones. As the only Maximal who hadn't eaten the fruit, Cheetor felled the tree, which instantly returned the others to normal. However, Optimus was forced to reformat the mortally wounded Nightscream into a technorganic body; the experience left him extremely weak, but he admitted that Cheetor had been correct in trusting his instincts. With Primal indisposed, Cheetor took over as his temporary replacement. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}}

While on a reconnaissance mission in a Tank Drone factory, Cheetor's orders went unheeded by Rattrap, who ended up wrecking the whole plan. Understandably angry at his comrade, Cheetor brushed off Rattrap's suggestions that they should attack Megatron while the Vehicon leader was weak. He did stick up for Rattrap when Blackarachnia and Nightscream suggested getting rid of their comrade; however, Rattrap overheard his suggestion that they cover for Rattrap until Optimus recovered, which briefly drove Rattrap to join Megatron. After Optimus had recovered and helped resolve the situation, Optimus reminded the others not to underestimate their fellow Maximal. {{storylink|The Weak Component}}

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Cheetor was glad when Optimus retook command, and bluntly rebuked Nightscream's suggestion that he was still too weak to lead. Nonetheless, when Cheetor had to save Optimus's life during a battle in a factory, and Optimus became lost in his own regrets at what Megatron had done, Cheetor was forced to take command and lead the withdrawal. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery|Discovery}} Optimus grew increasingly withdrawn and spent more and more time communing with the Oracle, forcing Cheetor to handle the day-to-day tasks of leading the Maximals in their guerrilla war against the Vehicons. Armed with the knowledge that the Vehicon generals housed Maximal sparks, Cheetor's plan was for Nightscream and Blackarachnia to distract [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] and Jetstorm while he and Rattrap attempted to convert Tankor back into a Maximal. Cheetor was able to distract the Tank Drones while Rattrap hacked into Tankor, and discovering that the Vehicon was their old friend Rhinox. {{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent|Descent}}

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Though Cheetor remained skeptical, the pair decided to try to reawaken their friend, but ended up fleeing from the enraged Vehicon. Optimus was able to restore Rhinox's personality by directly contacting his spark, but Rhinox announced that he would side with Megatron instead. Back at their headquarters, Optimus announced that he finally understood the Orcale's plan: to return organic life to Cybertron, although Cheetor wasn't convinced Cybertron had ever supported a biosphere. {{storylink|Revelations Part III: Apocalypse|Apocalypse}} While trying to find Nightscream's tree again, the Maximals were ambushed by Vehicons, who abducted Nightscream. The Maximals were able to rescue him, and, in the process stumbled across a [[Fossil chamber|cavern full of ancient fossils]] that seemingly confirmed Optimus's assertion. {{storylink|Survivor}}

After relocating to the fossil chamber and planting a single seed from Nightscream's old fruit tree, the Maximals set about trying to find water—despite Cheetor's assertion that they should instead be attacking Megatron instead. An attempt to drill for water yielded a strange, [[organic goop|organic fluid]] which spontaneously sprouted plants before Tankor arrived used the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to turn both Nightscream and the fledgling orchard into [[Living metal|technomatter]]. Despite Cheetor's attempts to save it, the drill was damaged by the drones extracting Tankor, and the Vehicon General seemingly overloaded himself and perished. Cheetor and Optimus disagreed over their next course of action, but Cheetor came up with a plan to use a Mole Drone to drill to the planet's [[organic core]] and get more goo to cure Nightscream. During the battle to get control of a factory, Rattrap again found himself in the middle of a leadership tug-of-war between Optimus and Cheetor. While the Maximals succeeded in getting control of a Mole Drone, Megatron promptly retook as they reached the orchard. Cheetor reluctantly followed Optimus's lead, and although the drone's passage unleashed an organic geyser that returned both Nightscream and Blackarachnia to normal, Cheetor snapped that he wasn't a kid anymore and demanded more respect. {{storylink|The Key}}

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The Maximals held a brief memorial service for Rhinox before concentrating on trying to make their orchard succeed. A catalyst Rattrap found caused the plants to grow ''too'' well, forcing the other Maximals to rescue him from the rapidly growing vines. Cheetor was keen to weaponize the vines against the Vehicons, but Optimus claimed the Oracle had other plans. When it turned out that Blackarachnia had left to try and turn Thrust back into Silverbolt, Cheetor took the opportunity to prove that his plan would work by rescuing her with a giant vine. However, the Vehicons zapped it into technomatter, and only Optimus's swift thinking saved the rest of the orchard from a second infection. Optimus was not pleased, but he knew that the Maximals had much bigger concerns. {{storylink|The Catalyst}}

In search of information on who had tampered with the Oracle, Cheetor and Rattrap hacked into the central computer, but were forced to retreat before learning anything. They returned to the other Maximals, and Optimus—now thoroughly convinced that his mission was to restore Cybertron to its primordial, organic state—led them to the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]], which, if opened, would destroy all technology on the planet. Shocked, Cheetor talked him out of opening the chamber and came up with an alternate plan to get Rattrap to find a way to disable the duplicate Keys. The operation was curtailed when Rattrap was zapped into technomatter by Tankor, leading Optimus to confront Megatron in person. Cheetor and the other Maximals continued fighting, but were overcome by Vehicons and turned into technomatter, moments before Optimus made the ultimate gambit and mentally opened the Plasma Energy Chamber to counter the Key to Vector Sigma. {{storylink|End of the Line}}

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The two diametrically opposed energies unleashed by the two competing doomsday weapons managed to cancel each other out just long enough for Optimus to redirect the energy maelstrom into the [[Transformer afterlife|Matrix]], at the cost of his own life. Restored to health by this sacrifice, the Maximals were shocked to find their leader dead; while Cheetor reacted violently to Nightstream's comment that Cheetor wanted him gone, he nevertheless stepped up as an interim leader and even negotiated a temporary ceasefire with the two remaining Vehicon generals. Cheetor led the other Maximals back down to the Oracle chamber, where they discovered that Primal's consciousness still existed within the Oracle itself, guilt-ridden from nearly destroying Cybertron. However, Cheetor's impassioned speech helped Optimus realize his ''true'' mission—to bring the organic and technological together—and choose life over joining the Matrix. Cheetor suggested the next step should be to find the missing sparks, but when they approached the Council Citadel, a [[Grand Mal|giant floating head]] hovered into view. {{storylink|Fallout (episode)|Fallout}}

[[File:WolfintheFold raging Cheetor.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Low down scammers got me seein' red!]]

While Optimus tried to contact Megatron's spark, Cheetor led the other Maximals in attempting to find Jetstorm and Thrust. However, they encountered [[Noble (BM)|Noble]], a completely organic [[Transformer]], whose transformation into the draconic "Savage" was uncontrollable. {{storylink|Savage Noble}} Cheetor favored leniency in dealing with Noble, but the creature was soon revealed to be Megatron, who transferred his [[spark]] into the Grand Mal and reactivated the Vehicon drones, forcing the Maximals to flee underground once again. {{storylink|Prometheus Unbound}}

While trying to save Nightscream from a pack of drones, Optimus and Cheetor were drawn aboard the Grand Mal via a tractor beam and interrogated for information. They were soon rescued by Silverbolt, whom Blackarachnia had resurrected from Jetstorm. {{storylink|In Darkest Knight}} A [[Hate Plague]] virus created by Megatron infected the Maximal ranks, giving Cheetor a rather more forceful leadership style and causing the Maximals to fight among themselves. Though Cheetor seemed to fight it for a short period, he soon succumbed again, even taking his frustrations out on Optimus physically. Finally, they realized what was happening and managed to work together. {{storylink|A Wolf in the Fold}}

With their new [[technorganic orchard]] failing, Cheetor tried to console Optimus. The news of a crashing ship led the Maximals to encounter [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], a Maximal who'd adopted a plant-based [[alternate mode]], who lent her talents to tending their garden. {{storylink|Home Soil}} They would later encounter two new Vehicon generals created by Megatron—[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike|The Strike}} When the Maximals split up in their search for the missing sparks, Silverbolt revealed he still regarded Cheetor as a "kid", much to Cheetor's annoyance. Once Cheetor saved their lives by getting rid of the drones, Silverbolt developed more respect for him. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search|The Search}}

[[File:Endgame2 sparkpower Cheetor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Vegeta! What does the scouter say about his power level?]]

The reappearance of Noble caused problems for the Maximals, leading Cheetor to suggest that Nightscream get rid of the creature before it got them all killed. Noble, however, did help them as Cheetor, Silverbolt and Nightscream distracted the drones so that Optimus could sneak into the Grand Mal and prevent Megatron from consuming any more of the captive sparks he'd imprisoned. The action cost Noble his life, and all of the Maximals mourned him. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege|The Siege}} With Megatron's spark seemingly destroyed thanks to Nightscream, the Maximals briefly celebrated. However, Megatron's spark lived on, albeit in a disembodied state, and Cheetor tangled with it when it possessed the corpse of an Aero Drone. Eventually, Rattrap trapped it in a [[Diagnostic Drone]]. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

[[File:Maximals endofBMac.JPG|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Primal's dream comes true: the universe's largest cannabis garden.]]

Although the Maximals now held control of the Grand Mal and the captive sparks, they came under siege from a renewed army of Vehicons—made worse when Rattrap made a misguided attempt to save Botanica by shutting down the fortress's shield, and Optimus had to stop Cheetor telling off the rodent. Fortunately the three of them survived the Grand Mal crashing. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral|The Downward Spiral}}

Down but not out, the Maximals began preparing their defenses for the impending Vehicon assault. The shields did not hold long, and the Maximals found themselves fighting against hordes of drones. The Maximals used spark power bestowed on them by the Oracle to decimate the drones, until Megatron took the Oracle from them. Cheetor found himself facing the three Vehicon Generals on his own, but was able to use the anti-gravity generators to fire Obsidian and Strika into orbit. Cheetor struggled with Thrust, but finally used a [[spark extractor]] against him. He was unprepared to face his next foe—Megatron, newly installed into a duplicate of Primal's old "optimal" body—and finally had his own spark torn out by a Cycle Drone. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall|When Legends Fall}} After a city-spanning battle, Optimus sacrificed himself to destroy Megatron and reformat Cybertron into a technorganic paradise. Cheetor and the other Maximals were restored to their bodies; as the captive sparks were reborn, Cheetor had a final vision from the Oracle, who told him that Optimus would always be with them. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future|Seeds of the Future}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Cloud''=====
While investigating a energon mine with the other Maximals in the 9-BW Spacetime, Cheetor encountered [[Hot Rodimus]] and [[SARA]], lost denizens of [[Cloud World]] who allowed most of the Maximals to believe they were from outer space and hunting [[Shockwave (Cloud)|a criminal]] (after Cheetor initially believed Hot Rodimus was one of their ancestors). With their two new friends, the Maximals were about to reach the energon mine when they were ambushed by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Hot Rodimus's battle with [[Shockwave (Cloud)|Shockwave]] caused an energon eruption that sent the Predacons fleeing and almost consumed the Maximals who were trying to save the local wildlife. Fortunately, SARA was able to convert the eruption into less dangerous [[energon crystal]]s and the visitors returned to their proper spacetime. {{storylink|Wild (Cloud)|Wild}}

=====''Beast Wars Diorama Story''=====
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At some point after Starscream left the Beast Wars, the Maximals and Predacons fought. During a battle against Waspinator, Cheetor used his speed to avoid the bug's Beebee Shot attack and nailed him in the face with his own Laser Shot. {{storylink|Cheetor Chapter}} The Laser Shot wasn't enough, though, and Waspinator countered with another round of his Beebee Shot. {{storylink|Waspinator Chapter}}

Later, after several [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s from [[Transformers (film)|another dimension]] showed up, {{storylink|Tigatron Chapter}} the appropriate factions teamed up and charged one another in a massive clash of warriors. {{storylink|Motorarm Chapter}}

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=====''Legends'' comic=====
[[File:Epiloge-MaximalCelebration.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|Yub nub!]]

Following the [[Great Transformation]], Cheetor recalled learning from Optimus Primal that Rhinox was not gone for good, as his spark had gone adrift and ended up in an alternate world known as the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]]. When he shared this information with his friends, Rattrap and the wayward Waspinator volunteered to find Rhinox, prompting Cheetor to reformat them into their original Earth modes and send them through a portal to the Legends world. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was elated to see the two return with Rhinox accompanying. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rhinox)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

Some time later, Cheetor, the other Maximals, and Waspinator were all relaxing by a campfire. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

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====3H comics====

[[File:CheetorBW-GroundZero.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|In which Cheetor has a rugged, dimpled chin.]]

Cheetor was originally a cadet at the [[Maximal Command Security Force]] academy. A huge fan of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], he styled his original [[alternate mode]] after Rodimus's vehicle form. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

One day, while on prehistoric Earth, Airazor and Rhinox were basking in the glow of a quiet Predacon-less day. In contrast, Cheetor was bored. Fortunately for Cheetor, he got his wish, and the sound of explosions alerted the three to a battle over the horizon. Unfortunately for Cheetor, he was quickly blasted into inaction by [[Packrat]], who'd become unstable after an encounter with [[Furmanite]]. Later, he was okay, and he accompanied his fellow Maximals home. {{storylink|Ground Zero}}

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Later, at a point after Cheetor had acquired his [[Transmetal 2]] form, he and the other Maximals set out to investigate a temporal anomaly detected by Rhinox. They encountered the Predacons en route. The two factions were locked in a firefight, though the advantage lay with the Predacons. After Megatron took off to reach the time-traveler that both teams had previously detected, Optimus was forced to pursue him, leaving his troops against insurmountable odds. The Predacons eventually began to push the Maximals back towards a cliffside. As they encroached, an explosion hit Rhinox, knocking him offline. Then, suddenly, Predacon fire ceased entirely. Cheetor was the first to check over their cover, his concern for Rhinox overriding his sense of self-preservation. Cheetor looked on to see [[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]], the aforementioned time-traveler, flying above the disabled Predacons, and encircled with Unicron's dark essence. The possessed 'bot swooped down and seized Cheetor in his talons, causing excruciating pain to shoot through the young Maximal. Just as Cheetor began to wish for oblivion to escape the torture, Windrazor was able to expunge Unicron's essence from himself, and set Cheetor down. Then, Shokaract appeared... {{storylink|Paradox}}

Cheetor and the other Maximals faced the time-traveling warlord. Unfortunately, they were no match for the [[Unicron]]-powered juggernaut and Cheetor was crushed in Shokaract's claws. This battle, as well as Shokaract's existence itself, would soon be retroactively erased from Cheetor's timeline with the efforts of the legendary [[Covenant (group)|Covenant]]. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}}

[[File:Sentinelcryotekwreckersfinale.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|So they ''have'' been seen in the same room together!]]

Shortly after Megatron's final defeat and the [[Great Transformation]] that reformatted Cybertron into a technorganic world, the [[Quintesson]]s seized the opportunity to attack in the belief that the sudden change would weaken and confuse the planet’s inhabitants. Cheetor initially took part in repelling the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] invasion, until the Oracle guided him underground, where he reunited with a resurrected Tigatron and worked alongside his idol Rodimus as they battled [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] deep underground, which revealed them both as [[Matrix Templar]]s. While Cheetor and Rodimus used their Matrix Templar abilities to help defeat Cryotek with the help of [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], Rattrap, and Botanica, Rodimus ultimately perished. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

A year later, Cheetor and the rest of Cybertron eagerly awaited at [[Memorial Spaceport]] for the return of five Autobot heroes from the Great War: [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]], and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]]. The event was covered by the famous journalist [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]], and when Cheetor had trouble communicating in front of a camera, Rattrap happily took over for him. Quickly thereafter, the Autobots' ship arrived, and its occupants were shocked at the changes Cybertron had gone through. Cheetor demonstrated to the older warriors that the planet's inhabitants had also gone through a metamorphosis by transforming into his technorganic cheetah mode. Unfortunately, the event's pleasantries were interrupted when the five Autobots, plus Blackarachnia and Silverbolt were all abducted by [[Unicron]] right before the gathered crowd's optics. {{storylink|Abduction}}

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A short time later, however, Cheetor bore witness as the resurrected Optimus Primal returned with ten abducted Autobots and Maximals (though not Blackarachnia and Shadow Striker) plus a handful of other Transformers stranded in their universe. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} Cheetor's techorganic Cybertron became a staging ground for the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] in the [[multiverse]]-spanning [[Universe War]], as a resurrected Optimus Primal, guided by Primus himself, led a campaign against the [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minions of Unicron]]. Cheetor accompanied the returnees to the [[Oasis Research and Development Facility]], where [[Ratchet (Universe)|Ratchet]] and [[Striker]] began research on Sideswipe to see if they could cure the [[Unicron virus|Unicron contamination]] they had all suffered while in the [[Pit (Universe)|Pit]]. Cheetor expressed his doubts about Optimus Primal's return, reasoneding that being dead may have changed Primal, and Silverbolt added that it could all be a Unicron trick. Rattrap, surprisingly, was the one who reminded the two that this was Optimus Primal they were talking about. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

The war continued as Optimus Primal led the Children of Primus against the forces of Unicron across the multiverse, but the conflict eventually took a toll on Cheetor and the others. Contaminated by constant exposure to Unicron's corrosive essence, Cheetor was afflicted with the nanotech "[[Unicron virus]]", which worsened with time. To keep from descending into madness or deactivation, Cheetor was rebuilt and purified by Primal's [[Matrix of Purification]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9|''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' Optimus Primal profile}}
The Universe War ground on for an unspecified length of time until one raid on the Chaos Bringer, which included Primal, Cheetor, and several others, ended with Unicron suddenly dissolving beneath them thanks to the effects of the cross-dimensional [[Unicron Singularity]]. Cheetor, [[Ramulus|Longhorn]], and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] were carried away by Optimus Primal through a portal to safety. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

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====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
Cheetor was snoozing on the floor of the shuttle back to Cybertron when Rattrap fell asleep and dreamed about encountering other Maximals on Earth. {{storylink|Ain't No Rat}}

{{BW Shell Game}}
He awoke, affected by a Transwarp agitator planted on the shuttle by a new team of Predacons hiding on Earth. This device caused Cheetor and the other Maximals aboard to act aggressively towards one-another, and they tried to force Rattrap into the ship's C.R. Chamber due to its influence. Rattrap resisted, managed to get away, and deactivated the ship's Transwarp drive. Though this restored the Maximals to their senses, it also returned them to prehistoric Earth. {{storylink|Shell Game issue 1|Shell Game #1}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology (1)====
Near the end of the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]], shortly after Megatron [[Master Blaster|combined his spark with that of the original Megatron's]], the newly reconfigured Predacon leader hatched a new plan. Quickstrike was ordered to sneak into the Maximal base and place a transmitter which would increase the aggression of Cheetor and the other Maximals. Quickstrike was successful, and soon Cheetor was fighting that annoying little jerk, Rattrap. Fortunately, Optimus Primal was able to detect something was wrong, despite the transmitter's effects on himself, and the Maximals deactivated the transmitter and defeated Quickstrike. Cheetor and the others raced into the Ark, where they found Megatron, confused after a mental battle with his namesake, attempting to control the lifeless body of Starscream. Megatron fled. {{storylink|A Meeting of Minds}}

Later on Cybertron, just before the [[Battle for the Spark]] was over, [[Spark of Darkness|Megatron's spark polarity had been inverted, and his tortured life force traveled all over Cybertropolis]]. As Megatron's spark approached Cheetor and Nightscream, he was consumed with hatred for the both of them: for Nightscream because his actions recently had put him in this very predicament, and for Cheetor "because... well, because he's Cheetor". {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
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As Magmatron observed the timeline wherein the Beast Wars were taking place, he witnessed Cheetor being blown away by Terrorsaur's projectiles. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

Cheetor appeared outside the ''Ark'' alongside Optimus Primal and Rhinox. Showing concern for Optimus, as the big monkey seemed to sense a presence that Cheetor pointed out to be seemingly non-existent. Somewhat freaked-out by Optimus's odd behavior, both Cheetor and Rhinox convinced Optimus that he was simply "chasing ghosts". {{storylink|The Gathering issue 3|The Gathering #3}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:CheetorBW-DawnofFuturesPast.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|Fur is murder!]]
A former cadet of the [[Maximal Command Security Force]], a Maximal who would later call himself Cheetor left the organization young after being recruited by Optimus Primal based on his leadership potential. "Cheetor" enthusiastically joined the crew of the ''Axalon'', hoping to see the furthest reaches of space. His [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] could reach 550 mph, making him the fastest Maximal aboard the ''Axalon'' even before landing on prehistoric Earth. Cheetor served as the ship's communications officer.

Cheetor and the rest of the Axalon crew were waylaid on a Maximal space station for weeks, waiting for their exploration mission to begin. Finally, after leaving the space station, Optimus Primal explained the reason for their delay: they were ordered by the [[Maximal High Council]] to deposit a [[Rampage (BW)|precious cargo]] on a barren moon. But before this could be achieved, the ''Axalon'' was contacted by the Maximal High Council again. The [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], a treasured Maximal artifact, was stolen by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and he and a band of Predacon criminals left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in a stolen ship. Since the ''Axalon'' was the closest ship, they were ordered to intercept.

But there were other ships en route. An [[Buzzsaw and Laserbeak's ship|unknown Predacon ship]] appeared and attacked them. Their mysterious attacker was countered by another strange ship, the ''[[Chromia 10]]''. Ultimately, the ''Axalon'' was able to destroy the Predacon ship but not before serious damage was dealt the ''Chromia 10''. The [[spark]]s of the two Maximals on board were beamed aboard the ''Axalon'' and [[Spark core transfer|placed]] inside [[blank]] [[protoform]]s to save their lives.

Just as the battle seemed to be over, Cheetor received an incoming transmission from Megatron's stolen ship. Megatron introduced himself and disappeared through a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal. Cheetor and the rest of the ''Axalon'' crew followed blindly. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

After [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] was reborn on [[Earth]], Cheetor fought the Predacons during a plot to launch an orbital weapon. The launching pad was destroyed by Airazor. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
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His impetuous streak tamed by his time under Optimus Primal's leadership, Cheetor was able to use his departed teacher's lessons to interface with the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], and this act allowed him to become the living embodiment of the ancient wisdom it contained. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag|Alpha Trizer's profile}} He would subsequently take the name of "'''Alpha Trizer'''", becoming the spiritual leader of Cybertron. With his political power, he reinstated the [[Wreckers]] to defend Cybertron's interests in the galaxy and appointed [[Primal Prime]] as leader, in part to separate him from [[Ginrai (robot)|Ginrai]]. To this end, Trizer recruited troublesome Cybertronians unable to deal with a peaceful Cybertron, especially from those who frequented the [[Cybertropolis Detention Center]]. Trizer also reinstated the [[Knights of Cybertron]] as the new [[Cybertronian Knight]]s and placed Ginrai as Knight Commander. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur|Apelinq's personal logs}}

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When the Knights lost contact with the [[Galadria Space Bridge Outpost]] in the [[Delta Prysmos Sector]] and received a scrambled warning from [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]], Ginrai insisted that the Knights take action, but Knight Grand Master Alpha Trizer countered with waiting for further word from Devcon, doubting that Cybertron was in danger after being at peace for so long. Soon after, Devcon called for help against the [[Star Seeker]]s: the pirates were inside [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s head, trying to reactivate it in order to drain all of Cybertron's energon. Ginrai's team, including Alpha Trizer, space bridged straight there and promptly engaged the Star Seekers. The [[Dread Pirate Crew]]men tried to fight Trizer, but the ancient Maximal finally lost his cool and transformed into beast mode to deal with his attackers. Star Seeker Captain [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] then fought Alpha Trizer to buy time for [[Ferak]] to activate Unicron's energon draining systems, but the sage easily overpowered Cannonball and gave him a crushing a revelation: his scheme was doomed to fail from the start because Cybertron in 2984 C.E. was [[technorganic|techno-organic]] and ''no longer ran on energon''. Trizer simply grinned at the pirate captain's misfortune while Ginrai grumbled about being left out of the loop. Thereafter, the Knights arrested the pirates and led them away. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag}}

====Razorclaw continuity====
In one splinter timeline of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], minor atmospheric perturbations caused [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]'s stasis pod to crash on the far side of Earth, and due to his absence, Megatron slaughtered all the remaining Maximals except [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/07}}

====''Story of Binaltech''====
Due to the temporal machinations of [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] in [[G1 World|Primax 785.06 Alpha]], a quantum duplicate of the Autobot shuttle carrying the victorious Maximals home from the end of the Beast Wars in [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]] was spawned. The shuttle was shunted to [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]], where [[Unicron]] destroyed it, scattering its crew into [[unspace|transwarp space]]. {{storylink|Outlier}} {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

====''TransTech''====
The Megatron of Cheetor's native time and universe accidentally referred to [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] as "Cheetor". {{storylink|Bee in the City}}

====A Change to the Agenda====
After [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] attacked [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and was thrown out of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] activated the ship's defense systems, Cheetor and the other Maximals attempted to heal the wounded Autobot. However, Megatron was not thrown far enough and the Predacon managed to reenter the Ark and blast the Autobot leader, decisively erasing the Maximals from the timeline. In [[Primax 209.0 Gamma|the wildly different timeline]] that followed, Cheetor's life would take [[#Beast Wars: Uprising|a very different track]]. {{storylink|A Change to the Agenda}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
[[File:CheetasManga1.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Off to go train with Piccolo or something, I'm sure.]]
Following the [[Quantum surge]], Cheetor was upgraded into a [[Transmetal]] but left stranded on [[Earth|Energoa]] far, far away from the other [[Maximal]]s and believed dead by [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. Following [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s return to life, Cheetor could be seen staring poetically at the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] from his distant location. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

After Megatron blasted [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in an attempt to kill the slumbering Autobot, {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}} Cheetor would eventually find his way back to his comrades. There, he saved Optimus Prime's spark and fed it to Optimus Primal, turning him into Optimal Optimus. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}

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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology (2)===
Cheetor was involved in a conflict against the Predacons that affected the [[Natiltec]] tribe, who later immortalized him in cave inscriptions. The inscriptions were found several thousand years later by an archaeological team. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:HenkeiCheetorLionKing.jpg|thumb|The Cirrrcle of Liiiife...]]
After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] stole [[energon cube]]s from [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Cheetor appeared on the scene, defeated both of them and got the cubes back, getting the adoration of Hound and random fauna. Cheetor then went to live in a safari park. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 8}}
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===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
Cheetor liked pie. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

===''Device Label''===
Under the command of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], Cheetor's mission was to search the network he was plugged into, and destroy the Decepticons' viral programs. {{storylink|Cheetor (BW)/toys#Device Label|Cheetor's Device Label Bio}}

===''Classics''===
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Cheetor was among [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s minions when they teamed up with negative polarity [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]]. {{storylink|Recordicons issue 12|Recordicons #12}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
As one of the Maximals forced to continue the war which the Autobots were no longer able to fight, Cheetor was part of a small team under the command of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] that went up against the [[Darksyder]]s. Following the deaths of Rhinox and Silverbolt, and the apparent death of Rattrap after an explosion, Cheetor teamed up with Blackarachnia and Nightscream and some Predacons to take out their leader. {{storylink|Alone Together: Prologue|Prologue}} As like-minded Predacon dissidents joined with his comrades, Cheetor became the leader of the rebels and took part in a costly uprising against their [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]] oppressors, one that eventually rendered him badly damaged and close to stasis lock. With few other options, four of Cheetor's allies--[[Blackarachnia (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Blackarachnia]], [[Nightscream (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Nightscream]], [[Scavenger (BW)|Scavenger]], and [[Immorticon (BW)|Immorticon]]--fled for their lives via [[unspace|transwarp]] to [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon|another world]], leaving Cheetor behind. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 25|"TransTech" Blackarachnia's profile in Club magazine #25}}

Most of the Maximals and Predacons believed that Cheetor had perished; he was posthumously honoured as the "First Resistor", the first proto-former who'd taken a stand against the tyrannical Builder regime. {{storylink|Derailment}} In reality, however, Cheetor had been captured and imprisoned within [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], where he remained for many years until [[Lio Convoy]]'s [[Resistance|forces]] eventually freed him and he was more than welcomed into their ranks as the "first resistor". {{storylink|Head Games}} Cheetor wanted nothing more than to march into the front lines, but Lio Convoy felt he served better as a propaganda hero, and over the next five years, he and [[Preditron]] were shuttled about the planet doing just that, hardly ever being told the reason for their going, just being sent where they were sent. Although he adopted a [[cybercat]] [[beast mode]] once the Maximals and Predacons adopted the Beast Upgrade, Cheetor figured he'd missed any chance to fight the good fight.

That changed on a visit to Safe Zone Alpha Two, a Resistance base outside [[Protihex]]. There, the two discovered captive Micromasters being forced to fight to the death in a new version of the [[Game]]s, and they were expected to open them. Cheetor and Preditron refused, threatening to inform Lio Convoy, until the base's manager Ikard informed them Lio knew all about what was going on. Outraged, Cheetor and Preditron made plans to stop the Games anyway, with Preditron telling Cheetor to get on the horn to Resistance command. Cheetor's efforts proved difficult, with nearly everyone being busy fighting the war, until he got through to Blackarachnia. However, the spider-bot was dismissive of Cheetor's ethical concerns, told him to suck it up, and then hung up on him. Reluctantly, Cheetor went back to Ikard and told him he was on-board for the moment, but ''only'' if Preditron was as well, and that after everything cooled down, there would be a full inquiry.

The next day, with no sign of Preditron, Cheetor gave the Buzzsaw Memorial Games a half-sparked introduction. Then he learned where Preditron had gotten to, as he saw the Predacon founder being forced into the Games. Cheetor went looking for the Game's organiser, Ser-Ket, finding her nursing an engex. He told her about Preditron's predicament, and the two went to confront Ikard. When they did, he revealed why Preditron had been dragged into the Games; The Resistance were courting the Tripredacus Alliance, and they wanted the living legend to be a loss less alive. Then he set Gaidora on them, knocking Ser-Ket and Cheetor into the arena. Once there, they found bigger problems than dealing with realpolitik, in the form of [[Vehicon (BM)|strange drones]] and dead Micromasters. The two found Preditron as he was being attacked by one such drone, and after defeating it realized they were some kind of Builder weapon, troops infected by their superiors as a Trojan horse. By the time the trio reached the arena's walls, the drones had managed to break into the crowd, infecting the Maximals and Predacons there and turning them into more drones. The trio desperately led an evacuation of the arena, and managed to get most of the civilians to safety. It was only then Cheetor remembered to tell Preditron Lio Convoy wanted him dead. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}}

By the time that Cheetor, Ser-Ket, and Preditron escaped had aboard the ''[[Star Dasher]]'', they learned that the self-replicating "[[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s" had already broken through the Resistance rearguard entirely. With nowhere else to go, the three decided to seek refuge among the breakaway [[Maximal Nation]], and momentarily ran afoul of an airborne patrol over [[Tyrest]] before they were able to correct the misunderstanding. The three received an audience before the [[Maximal High Council]], where Cheetor and Preditron's respective testimonies successfully inspired the councillors to take decisive military action against the Vehicons. As the [[National Maximal Army]] prepared for war, Cheetor took a liking to Maximal statesman Tigatron. Eventually, Tigatron combined with his fellows into the mighty [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]; in conjunction with Cheetor, the two had come up with a plan to ford the [[Sonic Canyons]] and take the city of [[Plurex]] using their [[beast mode]]s and some jury-rigged [[energy projector]]s to create temporary bridges.

The Maximals successfully captured Plurex and advanced to [[Nova Cronum]], by which point the malevolent [[Lord Imperious Delirious]] had revealed himself as the true creator of the Vehicons and seized control of the [[Grand Mal]]. Pinned down by a Vehicon ambush, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] joined Cheetor and [[Snapper (BW)|Snapper]] as they cut around the battle with the intent of rigging a nearby building to collapse atop the drones, which ended with Grimlock seemingly sacrificing himself to ensure the explosives detonated. After the destruction of the Grand Mal and the end of the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]], Cheetor joined forces with [[Magmatron]] as the combined forces of Cybertron worked together to mop up the remaining stragglers.

Twenty days later, Cheetor attended the first of many diplomatic meetings on behalf of the Maximal Nation, part of an attempt to hash out a new peace agreement between Cybertron's new nation-states. As he spoke with his new friend Tigatron, Cheetor admitted that he was happier ''representing'' the Maximals instead of leading them; eventually, he became a Maximal representative on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] alongside [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] and [[Optimal]]. {{storylink|Derailment}}

===Legends World===
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Cheetor was a salaryman at [[Axalon Trading Company]], where he greeted the newbie [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. While Rattrap introduced himself in an unorthodox way by naming his favorite cartoon, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'', Cheetor responded that he didn't watch cartoons. {{storylink|The Generation Gap#Part 1|The Generation Gap Part 1}} He later happily informed President [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] that he was leaving on time and not working overtime. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 9#The Bathroom Gap|The Bathroom Gap}} When Primal went out for a bit, warning his employees not to touch his [[banana]]s, Cheetor and the others were so tempted by the forbidden fruit that they immediately began eating them. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Even Though I Told You Not To...|Even Though I Told You Not To...}}

Cheetor loved to party and have fun all night, and as a result was often exhausted at work in the morning. Though the Axalon employees were expected to work in robot mode, he at one point was so tired that he forgot how to transform, turning into a mess of cheetah parts. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Head of Partying, Cheetor|Head of Partying, Cheetor}} Another time, he got so drunk he fell asleep on the train and ended up on the [[w:Takao Station (Tokyo)|final station]] of the line in the middle of night. On returning to work, he joked to Primal about paying for his travel expenses and room charges, to his boss's annoyance. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Cheetor at Night|Cheetor at Night}} One day, having overslept, Cheetor decided that since he was already late to begin with, he might as well take his time and have a long shower and breakfast before heading to work. Optimus Primal didn't agree with his thinking. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Cheetor in the Morning|Cheetor in the Morning}}

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Cheetor listened to Rattrap deliver a report while stuck in the mouth of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], {{storylink|Legends Vol. 11#The Two's Recent Encounter|The Two's Recent Encounter}} was confused when he arrived at work in the form of a real Transformer after being inflicted with [[Transformers sickness]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|Bonus Edition Vol. 1}} and hung around when Optimus Primal was thinking about said sickness. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 2|Bonus Edition Vol. 2}} Transformers sickness later turned Cheetor into a tall and slender version of himself, which he didn't enjoy, {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#LG03 Tankor Prologue|LG03 Tankor Prologue}} and he was present when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] was getting jealous of everyone turning into Transformers. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}} During Rhinox-turned-[[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]'s rampage, Cheetor was hit by his '80s Transformation Beam and turned into a classic delinquent. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5|Bonus Edition Vol. 5}}

During [[Christmas]], the Axalon employees threw a party during Cheetor he got drunk and sang karaoke. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} The height of Cheetor and everyone else at the company bothered Rattrap, who wanted to be big too. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} While returning home one morning after a night of partying, he ran into Rattrap, who was jogging in order to grow stronger. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Another morning, after yet another party, he found [[Tigatron]] praying at a shrine. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}} Cheetor was present when [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] attempted to destroy [[Legends World|their world]] and was defeated by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], and afterwards told Rattrap that Metroplex had transformed into city mode on top of the Axalon office building, destroying it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}}

[[File:LGExConvobat-CheetorStraxus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Mercy is not dispensed here, fools, only hairballs.]]

Cheetor was around when [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] decided not to fight her Transformers sickness but remain a giant robot. {{storylink|Transformers Legends: Arcee Chapter|Arcee Chapter}} After the Axalon employees accepted that Metroplex was their new office, Cheetor had some fun with the gun turrets on the city-bot's head. He was freaked out when their [[Alpha Trion (G1)|mysterious janitor]] claimed to know about Metroplex because he was from "the other world", thinking he'd meant the world of the dead. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}} Cheetor was caught up in a [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] clone rampage, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}} and was around the office when Rattrap and Tigatron tried to justify their lateness to Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Go! Adventure}} When [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] appeared in their universe, Cheetor didn't recognize him and had to have his identity explained to him by Waspinator. He and the others were then temporarily sent to Deadlock's home dimension, [[Cloud World]], when [[SARA]] messed up. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

[[Grand Maximus|Grand]] showed the Decepticon [[Headmaster Junior]]s an image of Cheetor and his friends as an example of what to expect from the Legends Universe. {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} During a partnership between Axalon and the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], Cheetor was annoyed by [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]'s music, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27|Bonus Edition Vol. 27}} briefly became a [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]-type Headmaster himself using mass-produced [[Master-Brace]]s, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} went to work with a hangover together with [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}} and applauded the completion of their new headquarters, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Maximus]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}} He then fled from an attacking [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} played [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] in the ''[[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown]]'' movie but got the line "Transform!" wrong, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} fled again from Mindwipe, [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} and took up riding [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s commuter train to work. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}}

Cheetor was among the victims gobbled up by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] during his rampage, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} but was fine and continued to inhabit the rebuilt [[Akihabara|Neo Akihabara City]]. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} He then went on to witness [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] battle [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 45|Bonus Edition Vol. 45}} get turned into a [[Beastformer]] by [[White Leo]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}} and watch as [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] arrived in the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} Cheetor had fallen asleep on the train again when he was awoken by the smell of silvervine. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}

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===2005 IDW continuity===
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Cheetor of the [[Fur Walkers]] was forged on the colony world of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]], emerging from the [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] of his world's [[Titan (group)|Titan]], [[Chela]]. As the "Talon of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]]", Chela championed his Prime's love of beast-formers over standard-formers, likely influencing the beast modes of his people. By modern times, the people of Eukaris had divided into four major tribes. Cheetor was representative of the Fur Walkers on the rare occasion the tribes met under a white flag for talks.

The arrival of "standard-formers" from Cybertron was a major development on Eukaris, and the Four Tribes met with both outsiders and the [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Fateweaver]] to understand the ramifications. Cheetor and the tribes met with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chancellor Starscream]] of Cybertron and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] when they exited from the spacebridge. Initially reluctant to form relations with Cybertron, whose people persecuted the children of Onyx Prime, Cheetor opened to the idea when he learned that other colony worlds were involved as well. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

Despite their differences, Cheetor and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] grudgingly exchanged gifts on Chosen One Day. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] arrived to consume Eukaris, [[Manta Ray (BW)|Manta Ray]] and Cheetor watched in horror as the planet-eater began devouring their homeworld, and were themselves presumably destroyed shortly thereafter. {{storylink|Our Darkest}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
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The Maximals traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Cheetor's function was a warrior, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a cheetah. His extreme speed and cheetah-like reflexes were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were him eagerness, hopefulness, and idealism. Cheetor's message from the future was that his idealism will pave the way for a valuable alliance. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Cheetor was part of the united Maximal-Predacon faction lead by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor| [[Joe Hernandez]] (English)|[[Sascha Oliver Bauer]] (German), [[Loïc Hourcastagnou]] (French), [[Pablo Rafael Moreno]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Vishal Menon]] (Hindi)}}

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Cheetor was a Maximal from a future Cybertron where the AllSpark had been destroyed, a doomed timeline under constant threat from [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]].{{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} When the ambitious Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] stole the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] in an attempt to change the past and prevent this timeline from ever coming to pass, Cheetor joined [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and a crew of two hundred Maximals as they pursued the Predacons back through time aboard the ''Axalon'' to Mesozoic [[Earth]]. In the ensuing conflict, sides suffered heavy losses; by the time that the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' crashed on Earth, only a handful of Maximals remained. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} Shortly after the Autobots crash-landed on Earth, the Maximals-in the mistaken belief that their tormentors had followed them through time-launched an attack on the Autobot vessel, and Cheetor saw through [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s holograms and came to blows with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] before [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] could salvage the situation by convincing their attackers that they meant them no harm. Upon learning that the Autobots had come to Earth to retrieve the [[AllSpark]], Rattrap pointed out that changing their past might very well wipe them from existence, but Cheetor argued that stopping Megatron was more important. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}

When the Predacon-Decepticon alliance captured Cheetor's comrade [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], he and the other Maximals joined forces with the Autobots to rescue her. As part of this mission, Primal, Rattrap, Cheetor and Tigatron joined up with [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s squad, although their beast modes allowed them to traverse the planet's wild terrain much more efficiently than the Autobots. Once Rattrap had helped rescue Airazor, Cheetor joined the rearguard action as he and Tigatron fired on their Megatron and some Decepticon soldiers until Optimus Primal arrived to turn the tide. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} During the search for the Allspark in a nearby forest, Cheetor easily outsped [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], but the Cybertronians realized that the "forest" was really a holographic illusion generated by the Allspark as it attempted to split them up using disorienting illusions. Eventually, Cheetor and the other heroes regrouped in time to attend the dying [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], who'd sacrificed himself to retrieve the stolen [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 3}}

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While Optimus went onward to retrieve the Allspark, Cheetor and the Maximals disagreed with the Autobots over the importance of the Allspark and the nature of their own mission, until Rattrap pointed out that Primal had also gone missing. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 4}} Cheetor and the other Autobots and Maximals soon re-united with their respective leaders, but they brought bad news: the AllSpark, separated from Cybertron for too long, had begun to die. After a brief stand-off against the two Megatrons, the Maximals and Autobots returned to the repaired ''Ark'' and prepared to launch before the Predacon-Decepticon alliance launched a full-scale assault, and as the heroes besieged the enemy starship Cheetor and Tigatron faced off against [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. Ultimately, however, the battle ended with the ''Ark'' itself assuming its new robot mode and toppling the Decepticon flagship, allowing the heroes to take the two Megatrons and their followers prisoner before blasting off. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}}

After passing through the [[Dead Universe]], the Autobots returned home to their Cybertron, but found that, without the Allspark's life-giving energies, the planet had already become a dead, frozen planet. In the ensuing battle against Galvatron and Nemesis, who'd followed them through time in an attempt to stop them from changing history, Cheetor, Airazor, and Tigatron used their beast modes to briefly incapacitate the villains, and joined forces with the remaining Cybertronians to make a unified stand against Unicron's minions. Soon, Bumblebee returned the AllSpark to its resting place and brought the planet back to life, and Cheetor and the other Maximals were present when the leaders of the four factions ratified a truce. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

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===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
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Cheetor was originally an athlete who idolized [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], the fastest Cybertronian ever to live. A fleet-footed Cybertronian in his own right, Cheetor soon made a name for himself on racetracks like the [[Afterburner Memorial Speedway]], scored numerous trophies and accolades thanks to tricks like his "Tiwaz maneuver", and rubbed elbows with racers and other adoring fans at watering holes like [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. Eventually, however, Cheetor grew tired of life in the spotlight; craving off-world adventure, he left racing behind and secured a new career as a member of the planet's [[Ministry of Science|Science Ministry]]. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

Cheetor's first post would be as a member of the skeleton crew aboard the Maximal research vessel ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', where he served as the ship's gunner under the auspices of his captain [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} Cheetor proposed bringing multiple [[stun beam]]s aboard their ship just in case, but Maximal command denied his request. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart4-Maximalbeastmodes.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Chi-tor's Sweet Home]]

While on a routine [[protoform]] delivery mission to the planet [[H'nkshanaar-4]], the ''Axalon'' was diverted off-course to pursue a group of Predacon separatists who had stolen a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|golden disk]] and hijacked the Maximal warship ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]''. Despite his protests that the ''Axalon''{{'}}s weapons were for defensive purposes only, Cheetor did his best to shoot out the purloined starship's engines in the ensuing dogfight but was unable to stop their foes from spooling their [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp drive]] and jumping across time and space. The ''Axalon'' pursued the ''Darksyde'' to an unknown time period and took the Predacons down with them in a last-ditch maneuver that stranded both ships on a primitive, energon-rich planet. To protect the crew from high levels of ambient [[energon radiation]], the ''Axalon'''s artificial intelligence scanned the local wildlife and reformatted the Maximals into [[technorganic|techno-organic]] [[beast mode]]s. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}

After reactivating in his new [[beast mode]], Cheetor helped [[Nyx]] repair their damaged ship before the high-flying pilot took off to explore the planet with her new wings. Cheetor was upset by this, as it meant that he'd have to turn to the notoriously unhygenic [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] to reach into narrow components. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} When night fell and Nyx still didn't return, Cheetor grew restless and considered striking out on his own to find her before Optimus shot down the idea. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}}

Cheetor, Rattrap, and Rhinox worked through the night to rewire the ship's computer to better locate Nyx, and discovered a mysterious coded message to a Predacon laboratory dated to just before the ''Axalon'' departed Cybertron, just before Optimus announced that he'd tapped into the orbital [[stasis pod]] network to find her. As the Maximals waited for her to return, they saw [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] carrying her unconscious body and immediately assumed that he was the one responsible for harming her. When Cheetor lunged to attack, however, Dinobot transformed and easily outpowered his attacker before telling them that he wanted to join the Maximals. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart5-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

While Optimus and Nyx interrogated Dinobot in a bid to gauge whether he'd truly had a change of heart, Cheetor stumbled across Rattrap spying on the group using the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s security camera network. When the ship's systems picked up more Predacons, Cheetor, Rhinox, and Primal were forced to buy time while Rattrap did what he could to get the starship's defenses back online. When the Predacons refused to come quietly and launched a full-scale attack, Cheetor battled [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] before Dinobot joined the fray on the side of the Maximals. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}} Cheetor punched out Scorponok and held out long enough for Rattrap to reactivate the ship's shields—however, this also meant stranding Dinobot, whose spark signature prohibited from retreating to safety, outside with the Predacons. Fortunately, the Maximals were able to turn the ship's guns on the Predacons, intimidate them into making a full retreat, and rescue a critically injured Dinobot. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

Some time later, Cheetor was playing cards with the other Maximals when he heard a noise in a nearby corridor. When he investigated, he found [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], a newly-programmed Predacon, who quickly paralyzed him with her [[cyber venom]] and got to work sabotaging the Maximal vessel. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}} After Optimus and the others freed him from a web cocoon, Cheetor, Rattrap, Dinobot, and Nyx worked together to search the ship and nearly blundered into a grenade booby trap before Blackarachnia, having sabotaged more than half of the ''Axalon''{{'}}s orbital stasis pods, blew a hole in the ship's hull and destroyed most of the ship's armory as she escaped. Cheetor chased her out into the jungle, but when she lied that she'd set a second booby trap, Cheetor made the mistake of returning to the ship to save his comrades while Blackarachnia retreated to the ''Darksyde''. {{storylink|Pod Part 2}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart3-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

After [[Razorbeast]] joined their team, Cheetor, eager for a rematch with Blackarachnia, joined in a preemptive strike on the ''Darksyde'' to retrieve the Golden Disk, using a jury-rigged escape pod as an improvised shuttlecraft before launching a bombing run against the downed Predacon ship. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} Cheetor went up against Blackarachnia a second time, and distracted her long enough for Rattrap and Nyx to break into the ''Darksyde'' and accomplish the second part of their mission. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}} After successfully dodging Blackarachnia's stun blasts, Cheetor closed the distance and successfully caused her to hit [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] instead. However, the sight of Optimus successfully taking out Megatron caused Blackarachnia to kick Cheetor in the face and scuttle off as she reconsidered her loyalty to the Predacon leader. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

Cheetor took part in a skirmish against the Predacons that ended with him getting injured in a catastrophic [[energon]] explosion. The Maximals rushed his unconscious body back to the ''Axalon'', where [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] successfully pieced him back together—but Cheetor's consciousness wouldn't come back online. Unbeknownst to the other Maximals, the [[Vok]] [[Pakak]] took the opportunity to infiltrate Cheetor's mind and probe its contents by constructing an elaborate dream world where Cheetor hadn't yet left Cybertron aboard the ''Axalon''. After a confusing conversation with his physician "[[CatSCAN]]", Cheetor headed to Maccadam's for a drink; when the conversation turned to how to best modify [[protoform]]s, however, Cheetor excused himself and went to the roof to clear his head.

[[File:TheSpeedwayOfCentralConsciousness-racing.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

It was there that Cheetor first encountered Pakak himself, who informed him that the Maximal-Predacon conflict jeopardized the Vok's delicate experiments. Cheetor quickly realized that, although he'd been trapped in a dream, the Vok couldn't kill him without losing the information they sought. Pakak cut a deal: they'd have a race, and if Cheetor won, he'd walk free. Cheetor agreed, and Pakak quickly wrongfooted the young Maximal by transforming his avatar into Blurr and taking off. Although Cheetor narrowly won, Pakak revealed that he'd decieved the Maximal: the race was a sham, and Pakak had gleaned all the information he needed just by racing his avatar through Cheetor's brain. Pakak held up his end of the bargain by allowing Cheetor to come back online, but wiped Cheetor's memory to ensure he'd tell no one else of his alien encounter. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

When Optimus Primal suffered exposure to a sample of aggression-enhancing red energon, Cheetor tried and failed to restrain the berserk Maximal leader. Dinobot successfully dealt with the problem by convincing the Maximal leader to hunt Megatron in the jungle, knowing that the overexertion would help flush the infected energon from his systems. {{storylink|Primal Rage}} While waiting for Optimus to return, Cheetor set up a campfire outside the ''Axalon'' to pass the time. Inspired by Rattrap's complaints about spending the night in the jungle, Cheetor told a spooky story about a terrible war on a faraway world, but the other Maximals found the tale to be too depressing. {{storylink|The Morphlings}}

[[File:TheEnd-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

A newly-lucid Primal returned with bad news: the Vok had used the knowledge they obtained from Cheetor's mind to alter a number of fallen protoforms into loyal minions and planned to eliminate both the Maximals and Predacons, necessitating a temporary alliance. Cheetor disliked the idea, but nevertheless wound up working alongside Blackarachnia to salvage whatever they could from the ''Axalon'''s armory and modify them into something capable of harming energy-based aliens. {{storylink|The Beginning of the End}} Ultimately, however, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] undermined their alliance from within, sided with the Vok, and helped them to raise a massive army of Vok-loyal Cybertronians from every fallen stasis pod they could find. Cheetor and Blackarachnia both took part in the final battle against these "[[Children of the Vok (group)|Children of the Vok]]", where they fought side-by-side... although Blackarachnia denied Cheetor's assertion that she could grow into a better person. After the Vok had been destroyed for good, their remaining servants agreed to a truce and left to live in the wild as their creators had intended. In the aftermath, Cheetor and the other Maximals left aboard the repaired ''Axalon'' to search for Megatron, whom Rattrap had deliberately blasted into [[unspace]]. {{storylink|The End (BW)|The End}}
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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Go! Go! issue 21}}}}
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==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game comic====
[[File:Cheetor-beastmodescan.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.1|My eyes are up here!]]
Upon arriving on prehistoric Earth, the dangers of Energon radiation forced the Maximals and Predacons to take on beast alternate forms. "Cheetor" promptly grabbed a cheetah by its underbelly, hoisted it up to his optics, and scanned the creature's molecular structure. The indignant cheetah could do nothing but silently ask the robot "Do you mind?" Cheetor transformed into his new organic cheetah mode and darted into Predacon territory. Unfortunately, Cheetor was spotted by [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], and the two battled until they were forced to return to their beast modes to avoid Energon radiation damage. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars:Transformers'' video game====
Many Beast Wars combatants had managed to construct personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Cheetor's own base was an Energon mining operation, located in a desert area. It featured sphinx-like statues bearing Cheetor's likeness and colour scheme. Cheetor joined his fellow Maximals in battling not only an entrenched Predacon threat, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal Campaign=====
[[File:Beastwarspsx-Cheetorstats.jpg|left|thumb|I lost weight! Can you tell?]]

Upon having eliminated the Predacon threat, Cheetor was part of Optimus Primal's roll call when he announced that the galaxy was now at peace.
{{BW VG|Cheetor|M}}

=====Predacon Campaign=====
Cheetor's mining operation was deemed a threat to the Predacon agenda, and a Predacon was dispatched to eliminate him. In order to systematically dismantle Cheetor's mining operation, the Predacons first targeted his "[[Rock Blaster]]" drone unit for destruction. Subsequently, they planted a bomb within [[Cheetor's mining plant]], and annexed the territory. In order to ensure that their new conquest would be firmly under their control, the Predacons killed Cheetor himself, sending a lone Predacon agent to neutralize him in a firefight. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
{{voiceactor|[[Ian James Corlett]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:N64Cheetors.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|SECRET COLORS CHEETOR and also Cheetor's Tigatron cosplay.]]
In an alternate timeline created when Megatron sent a message through Transwarp back to his past self, Cheetor participated in a series of all-out battles with the other beast warriors.

During a decisive battle, Cheetor witnessed Optimus being badly injured. Cheetor's reaction was to charge into battle with unmatched fury, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Maximals. Thanks to this victory, the Maximals eventually overpowered the Predacons, and established peace on the planet. Following the battle, Optimus and Cheetor had this heartwarming exchange;

Optimus: "You showed a lot of potential out there. Someday you might make one prime leader."
Cheetor replied: "Sorry Bigbot, but that's your department... But who knows? Maybe in another universe!" {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals}}

{{BW fighter ending|Cheetor|N64}}

====Move list====
{{note|This list only includes the character's unique special moves in Beast Mode, as their attacks in Robot Mode and Vehicle Mode are identical to those of every other character.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Beast Attacks'''
|-
|C-Right||Sprint (does not do damage)
|-
|C-Up||Savage Pounce
|-
|C-Left||Savage Wave
|}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (PS)===
[[File:Beastwarstransmetalsgame-cheetorstats.jpg|thumb|320px|Glitch, game stats!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Ian James Corlett]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)}}
====Maximal story====
When the ''Axalon'' came under heavy Predacon fire, Cheetor was eager to take the Preds head-on, ignoring Rattrap's mockery of him, and was fully on Board when Optimus proposed using this as an opening to retake the Golden Disk. He joined Primal's team in chasing the Predacons back to the ''Darkside'', successfully retaking the Disk. However, though Megatron appeared cornered, the group learned that the Predacons had managed to infiltrate the ''Axalon'' in their absence. As Megatron took off, Cheetor and the others hurried back to base. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}

====Predacon story====
Cheetor joined Optimus Primal in an attack on the ''Darkside'', but this was revealed to be part of a plot by Megatron, and he and the other Maximals were swiftly overtaken, being beaten all the way back to the Axalon before being left badly damaged on the ground. Fortunately, Rhinox arrived and activated Sentinel's defenses before the Predacons could finish them off. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}

====Move list====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Robot Mode'''
!colspan=2|'''Beast Mode'''
|-
|Special attack||Double Arm Shot
|Special attack||Golden Rocket
|-
|Super attack||Double Arm Blast
|Super attack||Savage Fury
|}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
[[File:DuelFight-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Adolescence is so unstable.]]
Cheetor and Optimus Primal chased [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] through a portal, emerging on [[Gaia]] in the ruin where the super-powerful [[Energon Quartz]] had been discovered, which led him and several other Maximals and Predacons to engage in a series of one-on-one battles to attempt obtaining the Quartz's powers for their own gain.

Cheetor could also partake in various other tasks, such as a mission to break a boulder to reveal an energon crystal hidden within before sundown, using a block in a mission to defend himself against various incoming projectiles, and missions to run across a pit-riddled field, sometimes involving hideously large bacteria he had to fend off.

Cheetor eventually defeated Megatron, the last bot standing between the Quartz and himself. Once the crystal was in his possession, Cheetor absorbed its power, becoming the most powerful of the Maximals. This allowed him to soar through the ranks and become [[Supreme Commander]]. This position was more than he could handle, however, and he abandoned his post after only three days. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

{{BW fighter ending|Cheetor|GBC}}

====Move list====
{{note|This move list presumes the player is facing right; when facing left, reverse the left and right inputs.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Robot Mode'''
!colspan=2|'''Beast Mode'''
|-
|Horizontal Sniper Shot||↓→+B
|Passing Sand||↓→B
|-
|Anti-Air Sniper Shot||↓←+B
|Phantom Arrow||↓←B
|-
|Sky Sniper Shot||↓→+B (in air)
|Surprise Threw||→↓→B
|-
|Rolling Assault||↓←A
|Surprise Attack||→↓→A
|-
|Last Resort (super)||↓→↓← B
|Delta End (super)||↓→↓← B
|-
|Take This! (desperation)||↓←↓→ A
|Take This! (desperation)||↓←↓→ A
|}

===3D Battle-Card Game===
Cheetor, in his Transmetal 2 body, was one of Optimus's many allies in a fight against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s own army, in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
During a tectonic upshift, a huge amount of [[Energon]] was exposed. Cheetor and the other Maximals found themselves the victims of a Predacon ambush as they tried to secure the Energon themselves, and the cache ultimately fell into Predacon hands. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}} On their return to Cybertron, the Maximals discovered that Megatron had conquered the planet, and they were forced to face his Vehicon generals. {{storylink|Beast Machines (Legends)|Beast Machines}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|400px|That was a mercy kill and ya live in a...camper van!]]
Cheetor participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in three different bodies:
*''Cheetor'' — This Rare character was available as a reward in the "Beast Wars: Episode 1" event.
*''Cheetor Transmetal II'' — This Super Rare character was first available as a reward to 2500 players in the "Transmetals: Episode 3" mini events.
*''Cheetor Transmetal'' — This Epic character was first available as a reward to 2500 players in the third "Transmetals 2: Episode 1" mini event, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Cheetor-Transmetal.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Three modes, third Cheetor!]]
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:CheetorEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: Bestial Fury - For 15 seconds, use melee attacks dealing 37.8 damage. Destroy buildings to increase your attack and movement speeds by 25% - the buff lasts 90 seconds and can stack 5 times.
**'''Cost:''' 4 ability points +2 for reuses.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cheetor Cheetor at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:ForgedToFight-Cheetor.jpg|thumb|250px|"Oh! They fly now!" "They fly now?" "''They fly now!''"]]
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Cheetor (BW)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Cheetor (BW)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:BW-TM2-cross-sell.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
[[File:CheetorGameBoyColor1.jpg|thumb|upright=1|I wonder what ''Beast Machines'' Cheetor thinks of this artwork?]]
[[File:CheetorBMconcept.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Things usually do look more badass in concept art.]]

* Cheetor was initially developed as a cougar with the name of "[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]", indicating that he was likely meant to be the Generation 1 character in a new form and providing the genesis of Cheetor's head design. A [[retool]] of the toy into a lion form of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (alternately an unrelated character) with a flocked mane was also planned, but ultimately dropped.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CJC-i7cgfHR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Hasbro concept presentation for McDonald's collaboration]</ref><ref>''[[Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Generations|Beast Generations]]''</ref>
* [[Mainframe Entertainment]]'s original plan for [[Transmetal]] Cheetor was to have his face mature over the course of the season, from a big-eared, wide-eyed, rounded face into one close to the toy. Also, he would have had a "Hero's Heart" which glowed after completing brave or heroic feats, somewhat akin to the classic anime character Astro Boy. Due to time and financial restrictions, none of these concepts panned out.
* [[Transmetal 2]] Cheetor's upper arms in both the cartoon and his card art have the shoulders swapped when compared to the toy due to a misassembled [[prototype]] of the toy being used as reference. In the art and his model, his left arm features a metallic shoulder and an organic forearm, while the right has an organic shoulder and a metallic forearm. This prototype can be found on the back of Deluxe Transmetal 2 packaging in the [[cross-sell]] section (image at right), and also features brown stripes, much like the card art. Evidence suggesting that this prototype was misassembled and that a last minute change didn't occur last-second before the toy's release comes from original toy concept art from Takara which has the arms in the exact same orientation as the final toy.<ref>[https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0g1ezjNdHr4/XaUngnxDAJI/AAAAAAAA6jo/_qpMxGjbNVMiYNsR-WMeNntkfIdJSsJ9QCKgBGAsYHg/s1600/25.png Transmetal 2 Cheetor concept art] - on TFRAW.com</ref> If one ''really'' feels that strongly about having the arms on their toy in the same orientation as the prototype, both of the shoulders and the elbows are on ball joints and can easily be swapped to match.
* ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' advertisements and the [[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle Complete Manual|official guide]] for ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Beast Wars]]'' feature Cheetor with a slightly different (and much happier) head than the version which appeared on the game's box and instruction manual. Both are sickeningly cute, though.
* Though most early artwork for ''Beast Machines'' character designs were very different from the final product, Cheetor's design seems to have changed very little, with only the green being downplayed in his color scheme.
* In Japanese media, Cheetor has the quirk of ending sentences in a long, stressed "Jān", like a cute kitty growl. Cheetor also has the tendency to say "Woooow!" and speak English phrases (such as "beast mode") in a pronounced American accent to emphasize his cool, carefree attitude. In addition to all that, whenever firing his weapon, he would always shout "utsumashi!" ("fire!").
* A series of unusual decisions was made regarding Cheetor and Tigatron in the ''Beast Wars: Transmetals'' game's localization. In the Japanese version of the game, Cheetor has a red-tinged set of "Player 2" colors and an unlockable "Player 3" color scheme obviously based on Tigatron. The North American version of the game adds Tigatron as a playable character; instead of reassigning the pre-existing "Player 3" colors to him, a new color scheme that [[:File:N64Tigatron.jpg|looked less like Tigatron]] was created for him. Furthermore, Cheetor's Japanese "Player 2" colors were eliminated entirely and his original Tigatron-themed colors were kept.
* According to ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II]]'', Cheetor likes pie.
* In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Cheetor's Cybertronian body incorporates traits from his [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Timelines|2006 ''Timelines'' toy]] with the inclusion of the hooped wheels, visor, and vehicle mode from his canceled ''[[Transtech]]'' toy. Of course, the latter characteristics would eventually serve as the basis for [[Cheetor (Animated)|''Animated'' Cheetor]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/jcburcham/status/1357035373184962561 Josh Burcham on twitter]</ref>
* Cheetor is the first character to speak in ''Beast Wars'' and the last character to speak in ''Beast Machines''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cheetus'''<ref>The "Cheetus" [[Japanese language|Romanization]] is consistently used in Japanese media. An exception would be the ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle Complete Manual|Complete Manual]]'', the official strategy guide for the ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Beast Wars]]'' video game, which used "Cheetas".</ref> (チータス ''Chītasu''), '''Cheetor''' (チーター ''Chītā'')
*''French:'' '''Vélocitor''' (cartoon, "Speedor")
*''Indonesian:'' '''Sidor'''
*''Italian:'' '''Ghepard''' ("Cheet"), '''Metal Ghepard''' (Transmetal toy)
*''Korean:'' '''Cheeto''' (치토 ''Chito'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Bàozi''' (Taiwan, 豹子, "Leopard"), '''Huābào''' (Taiwan ''Beast Machines'', 花豹, "Leopard"), '''Huáng Bào''' (China ''Beast Wars'', 黄豹, "Yellow Leopard"), '''Bào Sīlìng''' (China ''Beast Machines'', 豹司令, "Commander Leopard")
*''Polish:'' '''Gepardon''' ("Cheetodon")
*''Russian:'' '''Geptor'''
*''Spanish:'' '''Chitor''' (Spain), '''Chitah''' (America, "Cheetah")

==References==
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[[Category:Children of Primus]]
[[Category:Cloud characters]]
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[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
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[[Category:Knights]]
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[[Category:Legends World natives]]
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Tasmania Kid (BW)

2023-05-29T08:47:30Z

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:''Tasmania Kid is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:BWIITasmaniaKidColorModel.jpg|right|upright=1.5|thumb|Where's Digeri Dingo and Wendell T. Wolf?]]

There's the young, there's the restless, and then there's '''Tasmania Kid''' (タスマニアキッド ''Tasumania Kiddo'', aka '''Tasmanian Kid'''), who has both of those qualities to spare. A fairly green recruit, Kid's enthusiasm to prove himself and bask in the spotlight is as unbridled as it is ''dangerously stupid''. Kid is desperate to see himself recognized and honored as one of the greatest Maximal warriors of all time, but he wants that recognition ''now'' and preferably without all that training, strategy and diplomacy stuff.

Mischievous, reckless, insubordinate and disrespectful, his fool-hardy search for a "big break" on the battlefield often lands him in hot water... both with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s ''and'' the Maximals. Despite his shortcomings, Kid's ambition and enthusiasm are seen by his superiors as qualities to be molded and directed rather than fully discouraged. And with each catastrophic mistake, he learns another valuable lesson about what it means to be a soldier.

Tasmania Kid's closest friend is the unmotivated slacker [[Diver (BW)|Diver]], whom he often leads astray into his hare-brained schemes. Kid also has a kindred spirit in [[Scissor Boy]], who shares in many of his youthful interests.

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Katashi Ishizuka]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:NewForces CybertronDiverKid.JPG|left|upright=1.3|thumb|"Once again, Apache's crippling alcoholism amuses us all."]]

Tasmania Kid, simply known as '''Kid''' at the time, was under the command of [[Lio Convoy]] (who similarly was just named "Convoy") on a Maximal Space Station. When Convoy went missing, Kid was unwilling to go on missions without him, instead spending his time losing at chess against [[Diver (BW)|Diver]]. Eventually [[Bighorn]] took charge of the team and they went to investigate a suspicious energy flare on the planet [[Gaia]]. Upon arrival, [[Yukikaze (BW)|their ship]] was shot down by [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]'s [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], so Kid took an escape pod down to the planet's surface.

Gaia's atmosphere proved hazardous to [[Transformer]]s, so Kid was forced to scan himself an [[beast mode]] in order to survive. He considered either a leopard or a bird, and soon settled on a nearby eagle. However, a Tasmanian devil jumped in his face as he activated his scanners, and Kid accidentally scanned its DNA and became Tasmania Kid. He wasn't very happy with this turn of events, since, well, Tasmanian devils just aren't ''cool''. Tasmania Kid soon met up with Diver, [[Scuba]], [[Apache]] and Bighorn, and together they investigated a mysterious black fog that had enshrouded the area.

The fog turned out to be emanating from the Predacons' spaceship, the ''[[Galvaburg II]]'', but before they could do anything about it, Tasmania Kid and the others were attacked and pinned down by the Predacons. They were rescued by the emergence of a large white lion, and heavily damaged the ''Galvaburg II'' before following the lion into the wilderness. {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!}}

[[File:Tasmaniakid pee.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Cybertronians waste from their hands, it looks.]]

The Maximals were led back to their crashed spaceship, where they took up headquarters. The lion then revealed itself to be Lio Convoy, whose earlier disappearance was due to crashing on Gaia. Reunited with their leader, the Maximals prepared to stop the Predacons' plot to drain the planet of energy. They were quickly sent out to stop the [[Autoroller (BW)|Autoroller]]s from destroying a jungle, and Tasmania Kid contributed by extinguishing a fire by peeing on it. {{storylink|White Lion, Run!}}

While picking flowers in a meadow, Tasmania Kid was surprised to learn Bighorn was deeply enraged by the very sight of a red flower. Kid found it funny following Bighorn around the rest of the day as he tried to pick fight with various Predacons, only to be turned down each time because they weren't interested in fighting him. As funny as the day was, when the unsuspecting Diver thought to give Bighorn a nice red flower as a gift after he had calmed down, Tasmania Kid quickly tried to wave the flower away before it started another mess. {{storylink|Bighorn's Rage}}

On a routine patrol, Tasmania Kid located the Autorollers building a fortress base near a lake. Eager to take the glory for himself, Kid radioed the base and told the Maximals to expect great things from him in the future, but wouldn't elaborate. Getting an idea from his Tasmanian namesake, Kid dug a series of tunnels around the base and rigged them with explosive booby traps. When he was set, Tasmania Kid set off his traps, devastating the Autorollers' work.

His victory was short-lived, though, as an electrified cage sprung up around him. The lake base had been a trap set by Starscream to lure in unsuspecting Maximals. Tasmania Kid was held hostage to bring the other Maximals running to the real, underwater base. Kid "escaped" into the ventilation shafts, only to discover those were rigged with death traps as well, keeping him off-balance. Eventually, Diver, Scuba, and his Tasmanian devil friend entered the base and helped free Kid from the Predacons' traps. Tasmania Kid apologized for the trouble he had caused his fellow Maximals, and thanked the furry friend who helped lead the Maximals to his rescue. {{storylink|The Lake Trap}}

The Maximals were hard pressed to stop Megastorm's latest ploy to capture the planet's energy, dispatching an overwhelming quantity of autonomous robot drones to build fortresses for the Predacons. This became the least of their problems, however, when [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] emerged for the first time on Gaia. His dragon and drill tank modes proved virtually unstoppable, and Tasmania Kid and the Maximals were barely able to slow him down. In the end, it was a sneak attack by Megastorm that upset his brother's footing and sent him tumbling into an open volcano, leaving the Maximals confused over who their secret ally was.{{storylink|Galvatron Revived}}

Next, Tasmania Kid and the Maximals moved on to the Southern Continent to investigate a new string of energy readings. A mysterious signal from the ancient ruins prompted an investigation by Lio Convoy, and all the Maximals volunteered to go. Apache arranged for the team to draw straws but, after he won and left with Lio Convoy, Kid examined the straws and found Apache had cheated. Still, he cried real tears when the Maximals thought Apache had died in an explosion at the ruins, and cried even harder when he learned the old nag was still alive after all. {{storylink|Mystery of the Ancient Ruins}}

[[File:ApacheAnime1.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|My attempt to flatten your head works too well.]]

With the [[Insectron]]s as a new potential threat, Lio Convoy cautioned the Maximals not to make enemies of the Insectrons unnecessarily. As a result, he sent out teams of two to locate the Insectrons, and ordered his men not to fire on them, but engage in dialogue. Kid and Lio Convoy were nearby when Bighorn and Apache were attacked by the Insectrons [[Bigmos]] and [[Tonbot]], who had been fed false information on the Maximals by Starscream. They tried to stop the fighting when they arrived, but Starscream and BB opened fire on both parties to avoid any peaceful dialogue. The Maximals warned the Insectrons of the incoming missiles, and threw their own bodies on top of their opponents' delicate insect modes for protection. Confused by the act of self-sacrifice, Bigmos and Tonbot departed without further conflict. {{storylink|The Insect Corps Arrive}}

Lio Convoy maintained that the Insectrons were potential allies, not enemies, and ordered the Maximals to try and make peaceful contact with them again. Tasmania Kid joined Bighorn and Diver on patrol, when Starscream and BB used missiles to lure them into a conflict with another nest of Insectrons. Once Bighorn heedlessly launched into the fray, Kid and Diver had no choice but to follow. Tasmania Kid fought against [[Scissor Boy]], the youngest of the Insectrons. Despite the supposedly serious combat, Boy and Kid remained good-natured during the back-and-forth, and Tasmania Kid jokingly tried to beat Scissor Boy with a rock because "Rock beats Scissors!" Once the matches between Bighorn and [[Powerhug (BW)|Powerhug]] and Diver and [[Drill Nuts]] stopped on their own, Tasmania Kid and Scissor Boy shrugged and stopped fighting as well. The Predacons interrupted the downtime, driving the Insectrons away, but the encounter only reinforced Lio Convoy's position that the Insectrons weren't all that bad after all. {{storylink|Friend or Foe? The Insect Robos}}

Hoping to mend fences, build bridges, and a third metaphor, Tasmania Kid brought a sack of oil into Insectron territory for a peaceful get-together. The ever-territorial [[Mantis]] had no interest in oil, but Scissor Boy stopped Mantis from flaying Kid alive by saying he was the weakest and least-threatening of the Predacons. Once he got over his indignation, Tasmania Kid realized the Insectrons called him a Predacon, too, and reviewed the false data Starscream gave the Insectrons. After explaining that HIS team were the Heroic Maximals and Starscream was an Evil Predacon, Scissor Boy and Mantis mentioned maybe the other Insectrons shouldn't have gone to a party Starscream was throwing them. Kid, Boy, and Mantis met up with the other Maximals and eventually managed to not only sober up the Insectrons drunk on Starscream's "special" oil, but also joined forces against the return of Galvatron. With that, the Maximals and Insectrons finally made peace. {{storylink|The Strongest Tag Team?}} Kid was surprised when the Insectrons refused to aid the Maximals in combat against the Autorollers. After Bigmos cleared up the debt to [[Autostinger]] that was tying his hands, Tasmania Kid witnessed the duel between the two. {{storylink|Autorollers Roll Out!}}

[[File:NewForces TasmaniaKid.JPG|upright=1.3|thumb|He puts the Taz in Taz-Mania.]]

One day, Tasmania Kid was hopping merrily through the forest, ready to bring a pretty bouquet of flowers to his good friends, the Insectrons. But his day was no longer a happy one when Scissor Boy charged him and knocked Kid down a cliff. It seemed poor Scissor Boy had gotten himself captured by the Autorollers, and needed Tasmania Kid to pretend to lose in combat to him, or else the Autorollers would blow them both up with missiles! Tasmania Kid reluctantly surrendered, although he balked when he heard Scissor Boy called him the weakest of the Maximals. Kid and Boy tried to lure the Autorollers into a trap in Maximal territory, but Scissor Boy's fellow Insectrons tried to rescue them before the trap was sprung, leaving all combatants at the feet of Megastorm and the ''Galvaburg II''. Fortunately, the Maximals and Insectrons rallied their forces and drove off Megastorm and the Autorollers. {{storylink|Danger! Scissor Boy}}

Tasmania Kid and the Maximals later joined forces with the Autorollers when Galvatron went on a rampage while engorged on [[Angolmois Energy]]. The two groups overfed Galvatron with Angolmois Energy until his bloated form nearly exploded from within, rendering him harmless. {{storylink|Galvatron Rampages}}

When the Predacons launched a massive offensive on the Southern Continent, Tasmania Kid and the Maximals teamed up with the Insectrons to foil their plans once again. {{storylink|Predacon General Offensive!}}

Bighorn, Diver, and Tasmania Kid located a crashed spaceship on Gaia's Eastern continent, and soon encountered the [[Jointron]] brothers and their combination form, [[Tripledacus]]. Maximals by name, the Jointrons nevertheless proved to be irresponsible and short-sighted, acting outside Lio Convoy's authority and without regard for their fellow Maximals. Tasmania Kid and the others were concerned the Jointrons would make favorable reports to Maximal HQ that highlighted their "accomplishments" to the detriment of the crew of the ''Yukikaze''. {{storylink|The Combined Giant, Tripledacus}} Bighorn and Kid snubbed the Jointrons on patrol to avoid getting caught up in their antics, only to return later and find the Jointrons had overtaken the Maximal base and then ''lost'' it to Predacon raiders, leaving Diver and Apache trapped inside. They helped Lio Convoy retake the base, but the Jointrons were unfazed by their actions, celebrating the minor victory of temporarily capturing Dirge and Thrust (only to lose them again). {{storylink|The Festive Jointrons}}

While the Maximals were searching for the latest Predacon fortress, Diver and Tasmania Kid were exploring with the Jointrons. When they spotted a black smoke cloud like those typically unleashed by the Predacons' dealings with Angolmois Energy, the flying Jointrons decided to send in a reconnaissance patrol...by dropping Kid and Diver into the cloud. The Maximals only found a smoke machine on the ground, signifying a Predacon trap. Indeed, Starscream and BB arrived and exposed them all to a bacteria bomb that robbed them of their power. The Jointrons' teamwork fell apart, as [[Gimlet]] was free of the bacteria and refused to combine with the others and risk exposure to the bacteria. Lio Convoy and the other Maximals saved the Jointrons by posing as the massive Jointron II. They compensated for Kid and Diver's exposure to the bacteria by sharing energy between one another, in a proud display of teamwork. {{storylink|A Fearsome Combination Plan?}}

The Jointrons caused more chaos when they stole one of the base ships to approach a Predacon fortress from the air. Tasmania Kid and the Maximals followed them in the second ship, and Kid leapt aboard the Jointrons' ship only to find them fighting over the controls because they couldn't decide who was their leader. The Predacons were engaged in an operation to kidnap the Jointrons and study their combination transformation. While the other Maximals held back the Autorollers, Kid raced after [[BB]] to try and free the captive Jointrons. Fortunately, Scuba appeared to save the day, the Jointrons were rescued, and the installation was soon destroyed. {{storylink|Who Is the Leader!?}}

One day, Tasmania Kid found a [[Copy Machine]] that scanned objects to create three-dimensional duplicates of the subject. Believing the Machine could be used to bolster the Maximals' ranks, Kid shined the Machine's ray on Lio Convoy, creating "[[Black Lio Convoy|Copy Convoy]]". Unfortunately, the machine only created ''evil'' copies, and so Kid and the Maximals were forced to deal with a malevolent usurper that had all of Lio Convoy's knowledge and skills. He even captured the Copy Machine and used it to create "[[Copy Tasmania Kid]]" and other copy Maximals. Fortunately, Diver's [[Niagara Base]] enhancements turned the tide in favor of the original Maximals. {{storylink|The Black Lio Convoy}}

Alerted to a new arrival on Gaia, Tasmania Kid and the Maximals traveled to the Sea Continent and discovered a [[Photon sailer|pirate ship from space]]. The Maximals were soon confronted by [[Halfshell]], captain of the [[Seacon (BW)|Space Pirate Seacons]] who intended to plunder the world of Angolmois Energy. Lio Convoy had the idea of flipping the snapping turtle on his back, rendering him helpless, but Halfshell's beast mode was designed to counter that strategy, turning him into the Big Wheel Cutter that rampaged over the hills. Matters only deteriorated further when Halfshell called his crew and formed the colossal [[God Neptune]]. Outmatched by the combiner's sheer power, Lio Convoy directed Diver and Scuba to seize control of the deserted pirate ship while the land-based Maximals kept God Neptune busy. The distraction worked, as God Neptune chased after his stolen ship, only to get caught in a detonation of Angolmois Energy that the Maximals had rigged before abandoning ship. {{storylink|The Space Pirate Seacons!}}

When [[Artemis]] and [[Moon (BW)|Moon]] got into a discussion over who was the strongest of the Cybertronians, they contacted the Maximals and Predacons for input. As the weakest of the Maximals, Diver and Tasmania Kid were compared to the Combatron officers Dirge and Thrust. Diver's...unorthodox soap bubble power and extendo-neck led Galvatron to declare victory for the Predacons in this particular match-up. It doesn't seem he was very impressed with Kid, either. {{storylink|Who Is the Strongest Warrior!?}}

One day, Tasmania Kid and Diver were bemused to discover Bighorn searching for a four-leafed clover to bring himself luck. Their amusement turned to exasperation when Bighorn fell wildly in love with the Space Pirate named [[Scylla]], concocting an elaborate fantasy where she was a space princess being held hostage by the other Pirates. Kid and Diver had to follow along behind to make sure Bighorn didn't inadvertently start a war with the Seacons while Convoy was still sorting out their allegiance (and remind the love-sick Bighorn that he couldn't swim when he repeatedly tried following Scylla into the water). {{storylink|The Tentacular Scuba}}

When Megastorm and the Seacons teamed up, each of the Maximals was lured to a separate location by an Angolmois Energy signal transmitter. Tasmania Kid was surprised to find a squid hanging upside-down from a tree at the site of his transmitter, but his amusement quickly fell away under the barrage of Scylla and her Scylasers. Scylla chased Kid back and forth like a [[Warner Bros.]] cartoon until they were interrupted by Megastorm's ineptitude. {{storylink|Megastorm's Reckoning}}

Kid was once again caught up in Bighorn's lovelorn folly when the buffalo received a love letter from Scylla, seemingly drawing him to a romantic interlude by the beach. In fact, Bighorn fell into a trap set by the Seacons, and Kid fell with him. They were set adrift on a stone raft when [[Sea Phantom]] cut them loose from shore, and had to be rescued by Scuba and Diver. Tasmania Kid tried to ride Diver's back to safety, but they were pursued by [[Terrormander]]. The amphibious Seacon could electrify Kid on Diver's back from the air, or fire aquatic missiles at them if they dove underwater, leaving kid hapless and helpless to defend himself. Eventually, Scuba pulled the entire team to shore on a small rocky island, but that only left them isolated for God Neptune to deliver the final strike. As luck would have it, the Insectrons soon arrived as reinforcements, and helped the Maximals drive off the Seacons. {{storylink|Showdown in the Sea}}

As Diver and Kid were on patrol with Bighorn, he suddenly got a call and suspiciously raced off with a bouquet of roses. Fearing something stupid and/or violent was about to happen, Diver and Kid tracked him down and found Bighorn intended to engage in some playacting with the Jointrons in order to win Scylla's affections, but the Predacons and other Seacons had gotten involved in the mess too. As the fiasco degenerated into a battle between Tripledacus and God Neptune, the Maximals provided cover for their combiner comrade. {{storylink|Face the Setting Sun}} When the Seacons prepared to leave Gaia, Halfshell arranged to fight Lio Convoy one-on-one for the energy they needed to depart. Well, God Neptune is ''technically'' a "one". When Tasmania Kid and the other Maximals heard about this technicality, they tried to race to the battleground, but were diverted by Dirge and Thrust. In the end, Lio Convoy survived and the Seacons departed the planet. {{storylink|The Final Battle (BWII)|The Final Battle}}

While surveying the unstable changes in Gaia's Angolmois Energy, Diver and Kid ran across a lion cub that they initially mistook for Lio Convoy himself. After a short encounter, they realized the youngster was actually a new Maximal who only bore a startlingly resemblance to Lio Convoy. Tasmania Kid started joking that the cub was a real "[[Lio Junior]]", but Diver cautioned him to be serious in case the cub took what he said to heart. Sure enough, when Lio Convoy caught up to them, Lio Junior ran right up to their Commander and called him "mama". Kid tried to walk back what he had said, but the damage was done—he had embarrassed his commander and caused the first meeting between Lio Convoy and Lio Junior to start off incredibly awkward. {{storylink|Enter Lio Junior}} Kid also joined the Maximals in their first confrontation with the powered-up Megastorm, now the Angolmois-Energy-infused [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]]. {{storylink|Megastorm Reborn}}

Tasmania Kid was part of a Maximal plan to destroy Gigastorm. The Archduke of Destruction was lured into a mountain pass where the Maximals destroyed the ground under his feet, then set off a natural gas explosion. Unfortunately, even this amount of devastation wasn't enough to deal with Gigastorm. The conflict was interrupted by the arrival of Scuba's new vehicle, the [[Tako Tank]], which helped turn the tide against Gigastorm when the initial plan fell apart. {{storylink|The New Weapon, Tako Tank}}

After detecting a faint distress signal from space, Kid and the Maximals recalled their encounters with the Seacons. {{storylink|The Artificial Planet Nemesis}}

Scuba was in the process of demonstrating the Tako Tank's capabilities to Tasmania Kid and the others when Lio Junior detected evil Angolmois Energyemissions. Kid followed Lio Junior as he tracked the Angolmois Energy to a mining facility being run by the Autorollers. Kid played the sensible one for once, trying to get the impulsive Lio Junior and Bighorn to wait for back-up before attacking, but had no luck. The Maximals charged into battle, only to learn a lesson about planning and overconfidence when the Predacons locked them inside the base and then blew it up. Miraculous, Tasmania Kid and the others survived. {{storylink|Gigastorm's Treachery}}

While snooping around Scuba's Tako Tank, Tasmania Kid found the biggest, brightest, flashiest button on the whole console. Unfortunately, pushing the button didn't activate the cassette player, or even the ejector seat...it locked Kid in the cockpit, sent the Tank on a runaway trajectory, and revved up the self-destruct sequence. Stupid button. Fortunately, Scuba managed to grapple aboard the Tako Tank and get inside to deactivate the self-destruct before Kid was a goner. Fighting upgraded versions of the Combatrons, [[Starscream (BW)|Hellscream]] and [[BB|Max-B]], was almost a relief for Tasmania Kid after that. {{storylink|The End of Starscream}} Dirge and Thrust soon underwent their own upgrades, becoming [[Dirge (BW)|Dirgegun]] and [[Thrust (BW)|Thrustor]]. They confronted Bighorn and Tasmania Kid to test their new abilities, and Kid was nearly undone by Dirgegun's ultrasonic wave attack. {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Assassination Plot}}

When a mysterious ship landed on Gaia, the Maximals prepared to investigate. The ever-eager Lio Junior tried to volunteer for the mission, but the other Maximals laughed off his inexperience. Knowing how it felt to be the youngest and least-proven of the team, Tasmania Kid volunteered to look out for Lio Junior on the scouting mission, encouraging Lio Convoy to send them to investigate. Kid, Lio Junior and his mentors, Santon and Skywarp, located the ship and discovered a powerful teleport gate inside, controlled by a command key. The [[Combatron (BW)|Cyborg Beast]]s arrived to steal the key, and Lio Junior started a fight with them. During the fight, Hellscream was about to finish Lio Junior off with a missile, but Tasmania Kid jumped in the way, suffering a serious blow to his chest.

As Kid recovered, Lio Junior was harangued by his fellow Maximals and dressed down by Lio Convoy, leading him to run off on his own. Lio Junior was found by Galvatron, who tempted him into coming back to the teleport gate with the Predacons to use the command key, claiming the planet was in danger. Tasmania Kid had crawled off his sickbed to check on Lio Junior, and warned him not to trust Galvatron's honeyed words, but remember what he was fighting for. Lio Junior was too caught up in proving himself, however, and left with Galvatron to either save the planet or stop Galvatron's machinations himself. Kid was shot down again, this time by Galvatron's Galvatling Lasers.

When they found Kid injured once more, the other Maximals were furious at the traitor Lio Junior. Tasmania Kid stopped his friends from blaming Junior, however, and laid out for them how difficult it was when a young soldier felt he hadn't earned his comrades' respect yet. The Predacons summoned the monster [[Majin Zarak]] from the gate, but Lio Junior freed himself from their dungeon and used his own energies to recharge the gate and bring forth [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] to aid the Maximals. Even as Magnaboss, Lio Junior was injured in efforts, as so the fully healed Tasmania Kid once again offered to team up with Lio Junior. Kid lent his own energy to Magnaboss, allowing the combiner to draw upon their joint strength to upend Majin Zarak and remove Galvatron from the great beast. Majin Zarak was finished and the legendary warriors were sent home before the Maximals destroyed the temptation of the teleport gate. {{storylink|Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

With the artificial planet Nemesis creeping ever closer to Gaia, its influence on the Angolmois Energy was ever more keenly felt. Tasmania Kid and the Maximals tried using freeze devices to cool the unstable Angolmois Energy before it upset the planet's core. {{storylink|The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic}} They also constructed an artillery cannon to feed off of the Angolmois Energy as a weapon to destroy Nemesis before it reached the planet. Although the Maximals enacted a complicated plan with several decoys to prevent the Predacons from interfering, the cannon ultimately failed to sustain power and Nemesis continued unabated. {{storylink|Knock Out Nemesis}} Tasmania Kid was also present when Lio Junior temporarily turned against the Maximals, poisoned by corrupted Angolmois Energy forced into his system by Galvatron. Fortunately, the effects weren't permanent and no serious harm was done. {{storylink|Lio Junior's Revolt!?}}

Tasmania Kid and the Maximals were working on breaking down the ''Yukikaze'' for Lio Convoy's latest plan against Nemesis when a UFO robot crashed nearby. NAVI determined the robot was sent by automatic signal from a Gaian colony temple on Mars in response to Nemesis's arrival. The emissary robot claimed it could stop the corrupted Angolmois Energy, and so Lio Convoy told Kid and the others to keep working while he investigated. {{storylink|Emissary of the Fourth Planet}} Unfortunately, it turned out the robot planned to stop the corrupted Angolmois Energy by crashing the moon into Gaia and destroying everyone on it. Tasmania Kid and the Maximals joined Lio Convoy at the mother computer to break through its defenses so that NAVI could reprogram it, saving the moon, Gaia, and everyone on both. {{storylink|The Crisis of Planet Gaia}}

NAVI and Drill Nuts assisted the Maximals in retrofitting Skywarp and Santon's spaceship so that it could be used to reach the artificial planet Nemesis. An underground launch tunnel was built in secret under the [[Rocky Mountains|Rock Mountains]] to launch the ship into space. Secrecy was paramount, and so when Hellscream and Max-B began snooping around the mountains, Lio Convoy had Tasmania Kid and the team "reveal" the location of their Niagara Base to Dirgegun and Thrustor, drawing the Predacons' attention away. The Rock Mountains launch tube was uncovered soon anyway, leading Kid and the others to race from Niagara to the mountains in order to make the launch window. They were opposed by Galvatron, but their friends Magnaboss and Tripledacus helped clear the path. Tasmania Kid and the ''Yukikaze'' crew made it on board the ship with Lio Convoy and Apache at the last moment, clearing the atmosphere and flying out into space. {{storylink|Fly Out! Planet Gaia}}

Tasmania Kid and the crew were cut down in their flight to Nemesis by the Seacons, who had been mesmerized into Galvatron's service. They crashed on an asteroid and battled God Neptune and his component parts. After God Neptune was defeated and the Seacons restored to normal, they offered the Maximals their energon to recharge their ship, and [[Moon (BW)|Moon]] and [[Artemis]] led the Maximals through a slingshot maneuver around the moon that got them back on track to Nemesis. {{storylink|Revenge of the Space Pirates}}

As the Maximals arrived on Nemesis, they abandoned ship so the Predacons shot down an empty vessel. Tasmania Kid and the others gathered by an exhaust port, which NAVI calculated could lead to Nemesis's core. While Lio Convoy and Scuba went spelunking to shut down Nemesis at the core, Kid and his fellow Maximals remained behind to defend their rear flank. {{storylink|Breaking into Nemesis}} After Galvatron pulled the full force of Gaia's Angolmois Energy into Nemesis, he emerged from the core claiming Lio Convoy was dead. Despite this disheartening news, Tasmania Kid and the Maximals continued to fight on in the name of their commander. {{storylink|Legend! The Green Warrior}}

In the end, Lio Convoy was not dead, but had combined with Lio Junior into a powerful Green Warrior. Moreover, Scuba and the Tako Tank had reached the core and arranged for Nemesis's destruction. As Galvatron and the Green Warrior battled, the Cyborg Beasts continued to hassle the Maximals. When Nemesis finally erupted, Lio Convoy used all the strength of his Energon Matrix to preserve the lives of Tasmania Kid and his Maximal brethren. Although Gaia was saved, the Maximals were left floating in the void, caught in a wormhole created by Nemesis's destruction. They took heart, however, in the appearance of a great light Lio Convoy said would lead them to their next adventure. {{storylink|Farewell! Lio Convoy}}

====The Maximal Brainwashing Operation====
Tasmania Kid and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] were out on a scouting mission (much to Diver's chagrin, as he wanted to relax) when [[Apache]], popping out of the bushes, quietly called them over. The confused pair followed, only to find Apache to be an illusion, baiting them into a net laid out by [[BB]]. BB then took the two Maximals back to [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]], who told them he would release them after they ran an "errand" for him.

When the duo didn't report back, the Maximals left in search of the missing Diver and Tasmania Kid, eventually finding them collapsed at the edge of a valley. However, it was all part of Starscream's trap. Diver and Tasmania Kid, now brainwashed into thinking they were Predacons, sprang into action and attacked the Maximals. [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] soon entered the scene and stacked the odds tremendously against the Maximals.

As the fight raged on, [[Megastorm]] got to a vantage point and prepared to fire his cannon at both Lio Convoy and Galvatron, killing two birds with one stone. [[Scuba]] intervened by creating a geyser beneath him from an underground river, throwing Megastorm's aim off. The blast knocked Tasmania Kid and Diver back to their senses, though they were angry at the (rightfully) confused Apache, whom they blamed for ambushing them. {{storylink|The Maximal Brainwashing Operation}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
After the defeat of [[Unicron]], Tasmania Kid returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. There, he got caught up in a tussle between [[Big Convoy]] and [[Magmatron]]. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

===''Bom Bom'' manga continuity===
====''Beast Wars II'' manga====
[[File:Cyborgkid.GIF|right|upright=0.95|thumb|Tasmania Kid is the Road Warrior.]]
When the rainy season came about, Tasmania Kid used the foul weather as an excuse not to go out on his regular patrols, infuriating Apache. Though the troops showed little respect to their sub-commander, they all snapped to attention when Liop Convoy came about. When Apache demanded to know why this was, Tasmania Kid informed him bluntly that Apache simply had no class. The troops had to shape up though, as they then received a report from Diver that the Predacons were heading their way aboard a giant tank! Lio Convoy led Tasmania Kid into an infiltration of the vehicle, in which they were helped by Tonbot and Bigmos, who flew them up and allowed them to bypass the tank's defenses. Once inside, Tasmania Kid uncovered the tank's power source: it was running off the Angolmois Energy stored within an unconscious Galvatron! The rest of the Maximals succeeded in flooding the tank, and Tasmania Kid scampered away rather than going down with the ship. Lio Convoy then took over the battle, and defeated Megastorm, making him accidentally trigger the tank's self-destruct mechanism in the process. Afterwards, the clouds in the overcast sky began parting, signaling the end of the rainy season. {{storylink|Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!}}

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At another time, When Lio Convoy wrecked [[Apache]]'s room in a drunken rampage, Apache scolded Kid, who decided to run away. Kid was attacked and captured by the [[Combatron (BW)|Cyborg Beast]]s, who planned to make him one of them. This plan failed when Apache singlehandedly annihilated the Predacon forces Rambo-style.{{fact}}

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====''Beast Wars Neo'' manga====
Tasmania Kid was worshiped as a god on the planet of rabbit-formers from which [[Stampy (BW)|Stampy]] hailed. {{storylink|A Battle Fought Alone}}

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===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
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Tasmanian Kid {{sic}} was the class clown at [[Maximal Military Academy]], often performing pranks on classmates and instructors. Despite this, [[Lio Convoy]] saw potential in Tasmania Kid and took him into his unit to [[Gaia|Gaea]], where they battled [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #4}}

Later, Tasmania Kid was one of [[Big Convoy]]'s subordinates on Cybertron. He helped investigate the strange rash of [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-related murders. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2|The Ascending #2}}

Along with [[Survive]] and [[Colada|Cohrada]], he joined Big Convoy in investigating [[Shokaract]]'s tower. Unfortunately, Shokaract emerged from within and grabbed Tasmania Kid in his claws. Kid was torn in two pieces and killed. Big Convoy and the others were summarily defeated as well.

Fortunately, the Earthbound Maximal and Predacon teams took the [[Pack]]'s transwarp cruiser and returned to the point in the time stream that Shokaract emerged from his tower. Unfortunately, it was still too late to save Tasmania Kid, who was torn in two pieces ''again'' just before Big Convoy and Shokaract noticed the newly arrived transwarp cruiser.

Sheesh. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 3|The Ascending #3}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Tasmania Kid was on the Maximal team in a fateful match of the [[Games (competition)|Games]], which was interrupted by [[Lio Convoy]]'s assassination of [[Supersonic]] and call for an uprising against the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

===Legends World===
Tasmania Kid was present at the announcement of [[Tera-Kura Co.]]'s new product, the ninja maid robot [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird Shadow]], and like everyone else he was taken by how cute and clumsy she was. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}} He was later part of a crowd trying to claim [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]]'s discarded [[Unicron of Light]] toy for themselves, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} and witnessed [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]]'s visit to an internet cafe. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Tasmania Kid was watching fireworks when [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] exploded in the sky, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} and cheered on "[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]" after his victory over [[Devil Z]] (unaware that it was actually [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]). {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TimeWillRust-Eukaris.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.7]]
Tasmania Kid was a fellow [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukarian]] friend of [[Gimlet]], [[Bump]], and [[Longrack (BW)|Longrack]]. {{Storylink|Time Will Rust}}
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==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
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*'''Tasmania Kid''' (March 1998)
**''ID number:'' '''C-14'''
**''Accessories'': "Tasmanian Gun" arm-mounted cannon

: Part of the first wave of ''Beast Wars II'' products in the [[Japan]]ese ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#BWII|Beast Wars]]'' toyline, Tasmania Kid is virtually identical to the [[Hasbro]] [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|''Beast Wars'']] Basic Class [[Snarl (BW)#Toys|Snarl]] toy, transforming into a {{w|Tasmanian devil}}. Holding the toy by its tail in [[beast mode]] and pulling the trigger makes his body leap forward in a spring-loaded lunging attack of dubious strength. In [[robot mode]], his tail becomes his arm-mounted non-firing "Tasmanian Gun".

: Oddly, an extra hole molded in a similar shape to that of the spring-loaded one is located underneath the robot mode crotch and can also have the tail inserted into it.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' [[Bound Rogue#Toys|Bound Rogue]], whose coloration bears a striking resemblance to the contest-prize version of Tasmania Kid (below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Snarl/snarl.htm More information on Snarl (aka Tasmania Kid) at TFU.info]''

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*'''Land Horizon Showdown: Tasmania Kid vs. Dirge''' (Vs Pack, March 1997)
**''ID number'': '''VS-14'''
**''Accessories'': "Tasmanian Gun" arm-mounted cannon

: Tasmania Kid was also available in the "Land Horizon Showdown" (地平線の対決 ''chiheisen no taiketsu'') multi-pack with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dirge (BW)#VS14|Dirge]].

: Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Telemaga Special Cybertron 6-piece Set''' (1999)
**''Accessories'': "Tasmanian Gun" arm-mounted cannon

: A blue and yellow version of Tasmania Kid was part of a six-piece set of unique redecoes of the main Cybertron cast of ''Beast Wars II'', the grand prize in the "New Beast Warriors Contest" in the February 1999 issue of ''[[TV Magazine]]''. The details of this contest are currently unknown.

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==Merchandise==
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*'''Beast Collection Special 10''' (PVC set, 1998)

: A clear-blue super-deformed PVC of robot-mode Tasmania Kid, based on his animation model, was included as part of a ten-piece set of PVCs.

: This set was also marked as a "Clear Version Special Set", but it's unknown if an opaque set was ever released.

: This set also includes PVCs of [[Lio Convoy#bluePVC|Lio Convoy]] in both robot and beast modes, [[Galvatron (BW)#bluePVC|Galvatron]] in both robot and dragon modes, [[Apache#bluePVC|Apache]], [[Bighorn#bluePVC|Bighorn]], [[Scuba#bluePVC|Scuba]], [[Megastorm#bluePVC|Megastorm]], and [[Starscream (BW)#bluePVC|Starscream]].

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===Beast Fighters===
*'''Tasmania Kid''' (candy toy, 1997)

:[[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Beast Fighters]]'' Tasmania Kid was a small, [[super deformed]] PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a [[Blindpacking|blindpack]] with fizzy "Ramune" candy.

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==Notes==
[[File:NewForces LeopardKid.JPG|thumb|upright=.8|Tasmania Kid showing off his [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] cosplay.]]
*In the first episode of ''Beast Wars II'', Tasmania Kid imagines how cool he'd look scanning the forms of a cheetah and a falcon, fantasizing himself as looking like ''Beast Wars'' season 1 Cheetor and Airazor in the process. Given the timey-wimey future nature of ''Beast Wars II'', it's unlikely he actually knew either of them, but it was a cool Easter Egg nonetheless!

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Hironobu Kageyama

2023-05-29T04:35:34Z

Murposit:

[[File:HironobuKageyama01.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Teach a dinosaur how to ride a ball.]]

'''Hironobu Kageyama''' (影山ヒロノブ ''Kageyama Hironobu''; born [[February 18]], [[1961]]) is a Japanese rock star. He is very popular in the world of cartoon [[theme song]]s, having performed some of the most memorable of all time. Among many others, he has done "Cha-La Head Cha-La" and "We Gotta Power" for ''Dragon Ball Z'', "Stardust Memory" for ''Super Cavalry Southern Cross'', "HEATS" for ''Getter Robo Armageddon'', "Soldier Dream" for ''Saint Seiya'', "Sonic Drive" for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (video game)|Sonic X]]'' with [[Hideaki Takatori]], the Japanese-language version of Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" for ''Rocky III'', "Power Up Turtles" for the Japanese ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' anime OVA and the theme songs of ''Dengeki Sentai Changeman,'' ''Hikari Sentai Maskman,'' and ''Chōjin Sentai Jetman''.

He is also the current leader (and main lyrics composer) for the Japanese anime supergroup [[JAM Project]] (which also includes ex-member [[Ichirō Mizuki]], who sung the ''[[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!|Zone]]'' [[Transformer Z no Theme|opening]], and [[Hiroshi Kitadani]], who sung ''[[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|Super Link]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Taiyō no Transform!!|opening]]).

==The Headmasters==
*"[[The Headmasters (song)|The Headmasters]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' opening theme)
*"[[Kimi wa Transformer]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' ending theme)
*"[[Transform!|TRANSFORM!]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song)
*"[[Okubyōmono Dōmei]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song)
*"[[Senshi no Kyūsoku]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song)
*"[[Tate! Ikari no Headmasters]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song)
*"[[Uchū ni wa Kokkyō ga Nai]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song)
*"[[Destron Sanka]]" (Destron Song of Praise) (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song)
*"[[Uchū ni Kakaru Niji]]" (''Transformers: The Headmasters'' insert song, collaboration with [[Ikuko Noguchi]])

==Beast Wars Metals==
*"[[Tamashii no Evolution]]" (''Beast Wars Metals: Super Life-form Transformers'' opening theme)
*"[[Sennen no Soldier]]" (''Beast Wars Metals: Super Life-form Transformers'' opening theme)
*"[[Ba-Bi-Bu-Be Beast Wars|BA-BI-BU-BE Beast Wars]]" (''Beast Wars Metals: Super Life-form Transformers'' ending theme)
*"[[Halleluyah|HALLELUYAH]]" (''Beast Wars Metals: Super Life-form Transformers'' ending theme)

==External links==
*[http://www.airblanca.com/noticias/index.html Air Blanca (Kageyama's personal website)]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kageyama, Hironobu}}
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Megatron (G1)

2023-05-29T03:58:52Z

Murposit: /* Beast Wars cartoon */

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:''Megatron is a [[Decepticon leader]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Megatronguido.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|[[Transformers vs. G.I. Joe|Gun God]]. [[Transformers: Alternity|Time Eater]]. [[My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise!|Pony Botherer]].]]
'''Megatron''' is the founder of the [[Decepticon]] uprising, and their most well-known and feared [[Decepticon leader|leader]]. As a young, charismatic leader forged in battle and the heritage of war, he began to believe in a grand purpose for his race—it is the [[Transformer]]s' glorious destiny to rule an [[Decepticon Empire|empire]] which will span the universe. The opposite of his mortal enemy [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he feels great contempt for other Transformers who, he feels, betray their proud heritage by demanding peace and cooperation with weaker life forms. It is the destiny of the Decepticons to bring order to the universe through conquest, though in the millions of years since coining this purpose it remains to be seen how much of his mission statement is altruistic... and how much of it is mere words built to fuel warriors to further his desire for personal power.

Megatron will attempt almost anything to achieve his goals, but his schemes are rarely in any way subtle. This is perhaps due to his arrogance, but his pride is not so strong as to dissuade him from abandoning a battle he is losing. He often shows dramatic examples of cowardice, concealed in rage. Although Megatron rarely wins in his duels with Optimus, few can rival his ability to locate energy sources for the Decepticons. Some would question his sanity, though these few are mostly now dead by his hands... or his [[fusion cannon]], depending on his mood. Sometimes he uses his [[energon mace]] to strike them down. It does not matter how they die. Death by the hands of Megatron is an honor.

Megatron is often [[Reformatting|reborn]] as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].

{{quote|You destroy everything you touch, Megatron!}}
{{quote|That's because everything I touch is food for my hunger. My hunger for ''power''!|Optimus Prime and Megatron|"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{main|Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
[[File:Megatrong1marvelhumiliation.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|And so it begins...]]
Megatron was a [[gladiatorial combat|gladiator]] from [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]], who sought to turn Cybertron into a cosmic dreadnaught. To win his war for conquest, Megatron's Decepticons developed the art of [[transformation]]. When the wandering planet Cybertron was headed for an asteroid field, Megatron and a band of his warriors followed the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot ship]] sent to clear a path through the dangerous area, and attacked the weakened Autobot crew once they had achieved their goal. However, the Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] sent the ship crashing into a nearby planet, knocking them all offline.

After reawakening on [[Earth]] in [[1984]], Megatron was quickly ousted from command by [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]. Their power struggle continued for some time, with leadership changing hands multiple times, until Optimus Prime killed himself in a video game duel. Refusing to believe his nemesis was truly dead, the increasingly-erratic Megatron seemingly committed accidental suicide by blowing himself up on a [[space bridge]] in a fit of insane rage. However, the explosion had merely deposited him in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]] region of Cybertron, where he wandered as an [[empty]], with no recollection of who he was.

After regaining his memories, Megatron captured [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] and forced him to restore the recently destroyed [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] to functionality, this time as a [[Pretender]], in a scheme to wrest control of the Decepticons back. But the ploy failed due to Ratchet's sabotage, and Megatron's attempt to escape the soon-to-explode lab via [[trans-time dimensional portal]] was foiled when Ratchet tackled him. The two were thought destroyed, but they were actually grotesquely fused together in the explosion and left adrift in "[[unspace]]". Pulled from the void by [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] was able to separate their bodies, and kept them both in stasis aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. They re-awoke when [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], a future version of Megatron, attempted to hijack the ship, which had ''already'' been hijacked by Shockwave and Starscream. Megatron and Galvatron fought bitterly at first, but upon realizing who they both were, plotted to join forces... but then Ratchet crashed the ship into Earth once again, seemingly destroying everyone on board.

In [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|one universe]], he was rebuilt by the human terrorist organization [[Cobra]], and he ultimately allied with Optimus against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], his [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]], and the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. In [[Transformers: Classics|another]], fifteen years of peace passed before Megatron rose again. In [[The Transformers: Regeneration One|a third]], he woke up in [[1994]], and proceeded to lay waste to the Earth, awaiting the day Optimus Prime would return.
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{main|Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
[[File:Mtmte1 megatron throne.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|FOOL! Pass me the TP!]]
Megatron was responsible for bringing Cybertron out of its [[Golden Age]] when he restarted the Autobot/Decepticon civil war nine million years ago. Among his first actions was the fatal wounding of a young dock worker named Orion Pax, who was rebuilt to become Megatron's mortal enemy, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]].

Megatron's forces boarded the Autobots' spacecraft when it was on a mission to search for new sources of energy on other planets, and was knocked offline like all the other Transformers when the craft crashed on prehistoric Earth. When both factions reawakened in 1984, Megatron made it his mission to pillage all of Earth's natural resources and enslave its populace, with the goal of revitalizing Cybertron and dominating the entire universe. His plans were by turns cunning, wicked, outrageous, and often, utterly, utterly ludicrous.

In [[2005]], Megatron faced off with Optimus Prime in a battle at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], during which he fatally wounded the Autobot leader, but not without taking severe damage himself. Cast adrift into space, Megatron was found by the planet-eater, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], and recreated as [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]].

In other timelines which branch out of this one, Megatron became a [[Transmetal]], initiated the [[Battle Dog|murder of a puppy]], and years after his transformation into Galvatron, became Megatron once again, in various powered-up forms.
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===Sticker Adventures books===
In the aftermath of yet another battle had lost against the Autobots, Megatron concocted a sneakier plan to get rid of the Autobots. He had his troops lay low for several days, then instructed Ravage to sneak into the Autobots’ base and steal all of their fuel. Megatron then led his troops into combat once more, before the Autobots would have a chance to procure more fuel. But Optimus, having anticipated a trick on the Decepticons’ part, arrived at the battlefield with a new supply of fuel for his troops. After sustaining too much damage, the Decepticons were forced to retreat once again. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons}}

===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
After awakening on Earth, Megatron put into motion a plot that would gain him the unconditional surrender of the planet. Megatron first established the [[Global Corporation]] in order to employ the Constructicons to create and build sophisticated buildings all around the world. Each building had been outfitted with a secret mechanism which would trap all of those inside at the push of a button. Once all the buildings had been completed, Megatron would demand Earth's unconditional surrender in exchange for the safe release of the humans captured. Megatron's plan was interrupted by Optimus Prime and his Autobots invading the Decepticon base. Though Megatron attempted to assume the guise of an honest businessbot, Optimus was not fooled, and the two factions began to fight. Optimus had arrived too late, however, and with the plan already in its final stages, Megatron activated the trap mechanisms within his buildings. Megatron then jettisoned the Autobots from his headquarters, and highjacked a television broadcast, making his demands known to the human race.

Megatron and Optimus clashed once more afterwards. This time, Megatron had The Devastator help out on the battlefield, and the Decepticons' victory seemed assured with the help of the colossus. That was until the Dinobots' arrival, who effortlessly slaughtered the Constructicons. The Autobots then proceeded to disable the mechanisms holding the humans captive. Despite Megatron ranting that the war was far from over, the Autobots drove away from the battlefield victoriously. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

Megatron sent out [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to capture any Autobot the colossus could find. Devastator returned with [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and locked him up in a cell within Decepticon headquarters. Megatron then approached the captive Autobot, and informed him that he would be used as a hostage to force the Autobots into surrendering. As Megatron walked away, Sunstreaker took a potshot at his back, enraging the Decepticon leader. Megatron and two Constructicons returned fire with cruel ferocity. With Sunstreaker left cowering in the corner of his cell, Megatron called to Soundwave to open communications with Autobot headquarters. He had his communications officer inform the Autobots of the situation, and demanded their surrender by the next morning. If they did not accept his terms, Megatron threatened to destroy Sunstreaker and rebuild him as a Decepticon!

Megatron knew the Autobots would not forfeit the Earth so easily, and so had Devastator stand guard over the Decepticon Base's entrance. Surely enough, a rescue party attempted to storm the base, but were quickly subdued by Devastator as well. Now with four prisoners in his custody, Megatron returned to the prison to address the Constructicons. He told [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] that soon his surgical skills would be needed to convert the Autobots into loyal Decepticons. This led to a squabble between Hook and [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], who both wanted the privilege of destroying the Autobots before their reconstruction. Megatron assured them that they would both get their own Autobot to destroy.

[[File:Autobots secret weapon prime megs.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
Megatron sent a second message to the Autobots, revealing that their rescue squad had also been captured. He then explained that with the four Autobots rebuilt into Decepticons, he would have enough power to defeat the Autobots whether they surrendered or not. His deadline nonetheless still stood, and he awaited morning for the Autobots' surrender.

The following morning, Megatron emerged from the Decepticon headquarters to find a life-size statue of Devastator accompanied by a letter. The message was from Optimus Prime, and it explained that the statue was a peace offering, as the Autobots had agreed to surrender to the Decepticons. Gleeful at this turn of events, Megatron ordered the Autobot prisoners to be brought before the statue. The statue turned out to be an Autobot ruse, however, and from within it burst forth Autobot reinforcements. Megatron lead the Decepticons in a counter-offensive. He first deployed the Decepticon jets to counter the Autobots' own aerial warriors. The battle took a turn for the worse for the Decepticons when [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s earthquake-inducing abilities backfired, and many Decepticons were swallowed up by the earth. Deciding to end the battle once and for all, Megatron fired his fusion cannon at Optimus Prime. But Optimus used a reflective piece of metal to deflect Megatron's beam back at him! Hit by his own attack, Megatron crumpled to the ground, defeated. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}

===Marvel coloring books===
[[File:BumblebeeToTheRescue Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Who's for volleyball?"]]
To rule [[Earth]], Megatron came up with the idea to raid sunken treasure. Once they obtained the treasure, Megatron decided to use a truck to take it into town and buy some factories. Unfortunately for him, the truck was [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who released a bunch of [[Autobot]]s and defeated Megatron and his men. {{storylink|Search for Treasure Under the Sea}} Megatron's next plan was to lock up the Autobots in a [[special Autobot prison]]. They managed to get most of their enemies captured, but while Megatron was distracted by a [[Giant fake Autobot|cardboard cutout]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] freed the Autobots and Optimus soon had Megatron wrapped in an iron bar. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue!}}

Megatron sent out the Decepticons to find factories to build more troops. They ended up falling into a trap laid by the forewarned Autobots, but Megatron refused to surrender and Optimus Prime threw him into orbit. Floating in space, Megatron promised that next time the Decepticons would win! {{storylink|Decepticon Patrol}}
The Decepticons kidnapped [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] and [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]], but had to retreat during the following battle because they were low on power. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}}

Deciding that the Decepticons should rule Earth, Megatron set about using the [[molecular transfer device]] to steal the planet's fuel supplies. The Autobots soon found out about it, and when they assaulted the Decepticon stronghold, Megatron was bamboozled by one of Mirage's holograms. {{storylink|Summertime Coloring Book}} After [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] reported on a communication device possessed by the Autobots, Megatron used a fake message to lure Bumblebee away from the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] so he could take it over. It worked, but when Optimus pulled the same trick a short time later, Megatron fell for it. {{storylink|A Message From Outer Space}} Megatron decided to build a factory in a forested area. The Autobots also happened to be vacationing there, and after Megatron was knocked down by a boulder, and fooled by one of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s holograms, he was forced to flee. {{storylink|Forest Rescue Mission}}

After the Decepticons developed a jet engine silencer, Megatron led them on an attack on the Autobot base. Thanks to Bumblebee's warnings, the Autobots tricked the Decepticons into using up their firepower on a hologram of the Autobot base. {{storylink|Bumblebee's Dangerous Mission}}

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===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Earl Hammond]] (English)}}
[[File:Storms of Destruction turbine mole machine.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|Megg-Ra, the Ever-Drilling!]]
Tricking thousands of humans into digging a large cavern underneath the [[Kalahari Desert]] in [[Africa]], Megatron detonated them with the largest explosion the world had ever seen, transforming the coal and humans into the world's largest diamond. Transporting it to a satellite launch base in [[Brazil]], Megatron gloated the [[crystal satellite|satellite]] would use the diamond as a lens to melt the [[Rocky Mountains]]. Megatron looked on as Skyfire attempted to destroy the satellite out in orbit. When the Autobot failed and fell back to Earth, burning up on reentry, Megatron had a good laugh at his expense. His tone changed when Prime countered the satellite's attack on the Rockies by constructing a square mile of polished metal, which the Autobots placed below the satellite, deflecting its beam and destroying it. Megatron and Soundwave escaped underground in a [[turbine mole machine]]. {{storylink|Satellite of Doom}}

The duo stole an enormous hovering fuel transport, but [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] destroyed it, forcing Megatron to come up with a new scheme: to drill the [[Prudhoe Bay oil reservoir]]. Their drill was so powerful, it caused volcanic eruptions and [[Siberia]] to approach the US, accelerating tensions between the US and USSR. Optimus had [[razon gas]] pumped into the reservoir, returning the [[oil]] below the sea floor and rising the Decepticon device. Boarding it, the Autobots once again found Megatron had fled. {{storylink|When Continents Collide}} He now intended to raise the oil from Brazil, unwittingly destroying the city of [[Machu Picchu]] and much of the [[Andes Mountains|Andes]], as well as wreaking havoc with the weather. The Autobots stopped them again, and once more Megatron and Soundwave fled. {{storylink|Storms of Destruction}}

With all these failures, Megatron grew jealous of Shockwave's success in getting oil to the Decepticon soldiers. Tracking [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], Megatron found the Autobot oil supplies in [[Antarctica]]. Using the [[Crusher (G1)|Crusher]] Megatron sliced icebergs off the Antarctic, causing sea levels to rise. Unwittingly, his actions revived hundreds of dormant Dinobots trapped in the tar beneath the ice, forcing him to flee once more. {{storylink|Jaws of Terror}} Enslaving oil workers in the Pacific, Megatron tried to drill the oil of [[Buru]], but [[Oil driller and transporter|his transport]] overloaded and he took flight. {{storylink|Slaves of the Insecticons}} From his submersible near [[Madagascar]], Megatron sank six [[oil tanker]]s. Attacking another, Megatron's submersible was completely wrecked when it emerged the oil he drained was tainted by the Autobots with corrosive acid. He escaped during the subsequent Autobot attack. {{storylink|Attack of the Decepticons}}

Megatron's relationship with Soundwave was very abusive; he dubbed him a "blundering tape-filled idiot". {{storylink|When Continents Collide}}

===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
[[File:KidsCliff1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|MTV pimps Megatron's ride.]]
As Decepticon leader, Megatron was part of the forces that attacked the Autobot Ark while it was trying to eliminate asteroids that threated to smash [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to pieces. The Ark crashed on [[Earth]], and four million years later, the Decepticons were first to be woken by the ship's computer. Leaving the ship, they attempted to destroy it, but their energy levels were too low, and Megatron announced they'd have to find new sources of energy. After raiding the nuclear plant at nearby [[Kimball]], they returned to the Ark, only to find it empty. He ordered his men to split up and go in two different directions, and hence they were able to outflank the Autobots. The battle was short-lived, as the Autobots proved too much for them, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

A bunch of humans set up a race for charity, and the victor would receive a year's supply of oil and gasoline. Well, the Decepticons desperately wanted that bounty, so rather than just steal it, they decided to sneak into the race. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] was one of the Autobots driving in the rally and was unaware that the [[big black car|scary black Cadillac]] was actually being driven by Megatron! Megatron dogged Cliffjumper for quite a while but ended up losing to the Minibot. Cliffjumper won the race and everybody smiled, even Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Great Car Rally}}

After a particularly damaging battle, Megatron sent the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s to distract the Autobots while he took a small squad to capture a broken-down oil truck nearby, claiming it would allow them to defeat the Autobots once and for all. While he and his men were implementing the plan, somehow [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] sneaked up and got the truck working again. Megatron furiously pursued the truck and managed to seize it from behind. Suddenly [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] appeared overhead and Megatron proved unable to shoot him down. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] dropped a bomb on the group of Decepticons, reducing them to a pile of metal scrap. An automated signal summoned a [[Decepticon rescue squadron|rescue squadron]], who arrived a short time later to retrieve the remains of Megatron and his men. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}

Megatron set his sights on raiding a power plant, and promised his men that whoever came up with a fool-proof plan would be made Decepticon [[second-in-command]]. He was pleased when [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] informed him that [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] had been captured, and even more so when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] arrived back at base with the [[cerebro-shell]]ed Autobot. Megatron instructed Grapple to come up with a plan to steal the energy in the power plant. When the rest of the Autobots turned up to rescue their friend, Megatron took the opportunity to gloat before battle commenced. He ordered Grapple to help them fight, however Grapple, who had been de-cerebro-shelled, called him a "big coffee pot" and threw him on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{Storylink|Insecticon Attack!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
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When [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] discovered that the Autobots were working on a device resembling a radio tower, Megatron sent [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to investigate. The revelation that the Autobots had concealed much of the tower underground made Megatron think they were up to something underhanded, but before he could learn more, he realized [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] had gone to destroy the device. Megatron and the other Decepticons caught up with and stopped Starscream, and then puzzled over the machine. The machine, in reality intended to collect lightning, released a surge of power that caused the Decepticons to malfunction, forcing them to retreat. {{storylink|Autobots' Lightning Strike}}

Impatient at the lack of the energy they needed to power their space cruiser, Megatron had [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] sent out. They soon hit pay dirt when Buzzsaw located an experimental solar power station. After surveying the station with Soundwave, Megatron ordered the rest of the Decepticons to come in force, however instead Starscream attempted to lead the other Decepticons in an impromptu mutiny. Though Megatron swiftly brought the Decepticons back under his heel, their energy collection was ultimately foiled by the Autobots. {{storylink|Megatron's Fight for Power}} As the Decepticons' space cruiser neared completion, Megatron was determined that they find a way to test the ion-drive, despite Starscream's protests that it didn't need testing. Luckily Ravage located an abandoned mine, so the Decepticons made use of it for testing purposes. The Autobots again got wind of their activities, and used mine cars to blow up the ion-drive, collapsing the tunnel on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Autobots Fight Back}}

Furious over the constant defeats, Megatron ordered Soundwave to send Laserbeak to find out more about the [[human]]s who inhabited the planet [[Earth]]. The scouting mission led the Decepticons to a unique piece of Earth technology — a windmill. During the ensuing fight with the Autobots, they discovered the windmill was immune to the null ray, and believing it to be an advanced new weapon, Megatron ordered it be captured. Instead Rumble managed to destroy it and it collapsed on top of the four Decepticons. {{storylink|Laserbeak's Fury}} At some point [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] traveled back in time from the 21st century and took over leadership of the Decepticons from Megatron. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
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[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] passed on news of Doctor [[Heath Blaisedale]]'s solar reactor. Megatron immediately made plans to use the device to drain the [[Sun]]'s energy, despite [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s assertion that doing so would result in doom for Earth. He was furious when Starscream led an impromptu attack on the Autobots at the solar plant and ordered the three jets to retreat before they damaged the reactor. He had [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] kidnap Blaisedale in an attempt to draw the Autobots away from the plant, before leading an attack himself. Unfortunately his particle cannon was destroyed by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] turned up as well, resulting in the destruction of the solar reactor. Megatron retreated empty-handed. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===Listen 'n Play audiobooks continuity===
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Megatron devised a scheme to abduct humans by disguising the Decepticon jets as commercial airliners. Unfortunately the Autobots stumbled on the plan, freed the humans and defeated the Decepticon squad which was doing the kidnapping. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Play)}}

===''The Battle for Planet Earth''===
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Thanks to [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]'s spying, Megatron and his men followed the Autobots to [[South America]], where they found [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] taking interest in [[Mount Sheelah]]. Being unfamiliar with volcanoes, Megatron decided to investigate, but his men were unable to capture the [[John Gordon|two]] [[Tim Gordon|humans]] helping the Autobots. After the Autobots had retreated, the Decepticons got their change to look more closely at the volcano, only for it to erupt, trapping them with lava. {{storylink|Terror of Mount Sheelah}} Megatron had his men kidnap humans from towns to use as slave labor, but after [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] stole the Decepticons' [[global crystal]], the Decepticons were forced to set the humans free. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}}

After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] spotted a hydro-dam at [[Stanley Lake]], Megatron decided to see if it was suitable for their energy needs, and staged an invasion. A short time later, he and his men spotted the Autobots in the valley in front of the dam and attacked them. Though they appeared triumphant after the Autobots retreated, the valley was flooded with water from the dam a short time later, washing them all away. {{storylink|Menace at the Dam}} Furious at the mounting defeats, Megatron sent Starscream to infiltrate the Autobot ranks. When air commander reported that the Autobots' [[Deuterium Orbital Laser Tracing System|super weapon]] was being stored in [[Mount Levram]], Megatron led the Decepticons there to flatten the mountain. Unfortunately it turned out that Starscream hadn't fooled the Autobots at all, and when the Decepticons returned to their base, it had been leveled in their absence. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

====Renegade Rhetoric====
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===Deadly Paradise===
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Megatron discovered Madame [[Cee]], a human tinkerer on [[Carob Island]] with estensive knowledge of mechanics. With her (involuntary) help, and a rare mineral present on the island, he began building duplicate Autobots, starting with Sideswipe. Megatron also built a [[megamaze]] around his underground base on the island to deter intruders. Megatron first sent out the duplicate Sideswipe to destroy the [[Nova Suspension Bridge]] in order to frame the Autobots, then proceeded to build more clones, including a duplicate Prowl. He had nearly finished building a duplicate Optimus Prime when a group of Autobots found their way into his base. They were easily captured, but Megatron could not help but stroke his own ego, and showed Prowl, leader of the squad, the full extent of his plan. Prowl managed to overpower his escorts on his way back to his cage, and tricked Megatron into destroying the duplicate Prowl instead of the real one. Megatron was then hit by some of Prowl's acid pellets, forcing him to retreat through a secret passage, though not before taunting Prowl once more, claiming that the Autobots would never escape his megamaze. The Autobots managed it and escaped the island. {{storylink|Deadly Paradise}}

===The Special Teams===
Upon first awakening on Earth, Megatron immediately schemed to steal fuel from the Earth in order to build the “ultimate weapon” and in time, conquer the universe. Some time later, as the battle with the Autobots had raged for some time on Earth, Megatron was too distracted to put a halt to Starscream's underhanded schemes. His attention had been completely focused on an attempt to convert the Aerialbots to the Decepticons’ side. While pondering over how differently things might have gone if only the Aerialbots had remained allied with the Decepticons, Megatron was brought out of his reverie by Teletraan 1, alerting him that a nearby power plant had been evacuated of its human workers due to the possibilities of a landslide happening. Megatron summoned Dirge, Thrust, Ramjet, Blitzwing, Rumble, and Starscream to accompany him on a raid on the unattended power plant. He was infuriated to find that Starscream was once more absent from his post, only to be reminded by Dirge that Starscream had been absent ever since he had been sent to fetch the Stunticons from Cybertron. Wary of Autobot spies eavesdropping on their conversation and wanting to keep the Stunticons’ existence a secret a while longer, Megatron dropped the subject. Coincidently, Starscream made communication with him at that moment, and Megatron ordered him to meet the rest of the Decepticons at a well-hidden spot near the power plant.

There, Megatron dispatched the Stunticons to attack the [[Pullen Power Plant]], despite Starscream's tardiness. The Decepticons ultimately failed in their raid, though Megatron's lack of interference in the combat gave Optimus some pause, as he wondered if the victory was truly a reflection of the Autobots’ overall position in their war against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}

===''S.T.A.R.S.'' continuity===
Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base's construction. Megatron lay in wait, inconspicuously disguised as a giant gun on a hillside, ready to strike as the Autobots approached. The battle that ensued, in which Megatron transformed and used his stock assembly as a [[particle beam cannon]], later came to be known as "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]". {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}}

Evidently, the battle went in Megatron's favour, as Optimus was forced to send some of his troops away to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}

===Highway Clash===
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Megatron learned about the existence of a cargo of microchips that could bestow sentience onto robots. Seeking to acquire said microchips, Megatron set out into the Yorkshire Dales to intercept the convoy transporting them. From a secret underground lair, he and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] planned out their assault, only to be opposed by Optimus Prime and Prowl who were secretly guarding the shipment. Whether or not Megatron succeeded in acquiring the chips depended on the decisions that [[you]] made! {{storylink|Highway Clash}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
Megatron had been overseeing Operation Black Coral from the Decepticons' secret base in [[Mount Lomas]] for over a week before two of the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s went on their mission to [[Hidden Valley]]. When [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] reported that [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] had successfully planted [[cerebro-shell]]s on four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], he was thrilled!

{{note|Since Kickback leaving to report back to Megatron occurs before the first choice is made, and Megatron's reaction is documented on the back cover, we can assume that this holds true for every path in this book.}}

In one possible path on the following day, he rallied his troops with a speech about how the imminent completion of the machinery necessary to convert [[Dolphin's Bay|Dolphin Bay]]'s [[black coral]] into superfuel would ensure the final defeat of the Autobots in a matter of hours. This conveniently told the spying [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] all he needed to know about Operation Black Coral so he could relay it to [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] via radio, which conveniently told [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] that he was right outside the doorway so Frenzy could paralyze him and leave him in the underwater tunnel.

If Skids just returns to the Ark after this, it leads to two possible outcomes in which Megatron appears long enough to witness a Decepticon defeat. In one, he ordered his warrior jets into action only to see them fall to [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide's]] thermal beam while [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] torched the base's lab. In another, [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] showed up at Mount Lomas claiming that he and the other three Dinobots under Bombshell's control had just decimated the Autobot ranks, convincing Megatron to welcome them into their base by holding the Operation Black Coral victory party and bonfire a day early. He began to question his judgement when Grimlock suddenly ordered his team to attack, but didn't react in time to save Soundwave or Frenzy. As [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] nailed [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] with a missile, Megatron fired his nuclear fusion cannon at the Pteranodon, only to have his blast redirected at the last second by [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl's]] tail-strike. This caused him to blast straight down into the mountainside, creating a hole which allowed the arriving Autobots easy access to Megatron's swiftly-demolished base.

{{note|If Skids tries to rescue Bumblebee, their base is just as doomed, but Megatron does not reappear.}}

In another alternate path, Megatron greeted the approaching Autobot assault force with "a strange challenge to Optimus Prime": a one-on-one fight to the end! After squaring off for a few minutes, Megatron fired, but Optimus dodged the blast by splitting into his three components, gaining the upper hand. Thanks to [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble's]] interference, we'll never know if Megatron could've turned things around. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

====Battle Drive====
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In order to take out the Autobots, Megatron concocted a diabolical new plot. He sent out Blitzwing and Starscream to destroy acres of farmland, and pretend that the Decepticon's latest ploy was to destroy the humans' food supply, forcing the fleshlings to either become Decepticon slaves or starve to death. In reality, this was only a ruse covering Megatron's true scheme. When the Autobots would come rolling out in the open farmland, they would be without cover for the Decepticon armada awaiting them, and would then be wiped out by Megatron's forces.

In one possible turn of events, the a small group of Autobots hatched a counter-plot where they hoped to trick Megatron into thinking the whole Autobot army was attacking when in reality only a squadron was battling the Decepticons. Thanks to his spy in the field, Soundwave, Megatron caught wind of this plan and was able to wipe out the Autobot squad easily.

In another version of the following events, Megatron learns that Sparkplug Witwicky has discovered a fatal flaw in the Decepticons' circuitry, and is forced to divert the bulk of his forces into a manhunt for the Autobots' ally.
the Decepticons find Sparkplug holed up in a cave in the mountains. When Swoop, Prowl, Hound and Bumblebee arrive on scene, events could play out in a number of ways.

If Swoop decided to take Megatron head-on in aerial combat, the Dinobot landed a lucky shot inside of Megatron's fusion cannon as it was charging up, causing the weapon to backfire and Megatron to be destroyed.

If Swoop decided to retreat back to Autobot headquarters after an initial assault, Megatron would allow a number of his troops to chase Swoop down while the rest of the Decepticon forces remained at the cave's entrance. Megatron would remain at the cave himself, sending volleys of lasers towards the Autobots and humans trapped inside. In one possible version of the events that followed, Megatron is forced to retreat when Swoop returns with reinforcements, and believing that the Autobots still possess the schematics for the Decepticons' circuits, is forced to redesign the Decepticons' internal workings.

In another version of the following events, Bumblebee distracts Megatron by sending a boulder tumbling at him, allowing Prowl to make a mad dash back to Autobot headquarters.

If Megatron's ploy to lure the Autobots out in the open farmland was successful, he led the entirety of his fores with the intent of destroying Optimus Prime and his team of Autobots. Whether or not Megatron succeeded in destroying his foe depended on which decisions Optimus made from this point forward. In many scenarios, Megatron manages to pin the Autobots on a nearby bridge, only for them to escape by various means. {{storylink|Battle Drive}}

====Attack of the Insecticons====
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Megatron was leading a party of Decepticons on a raid to steal energy sources from the humans when Starscream learned of a new device that would solve all of the Decepticons' energy problems, the Sun-Pak.
In a possible outcome of a the events that would follow, Megatron was contacted some time later by the human Buster, who explained that he wanted to offer a trade to the Decepticon leader. Megatron was offered an audio file containing conclusive proof that Starscream planned to overthrow him, in exchange for the safe release of Sparkplug, who Starscream had in his possession. Megatron could only humour the human germ to a certain degree, and said that he would only agree to such a trade if Buster were to fulfill his end of the bargain first.

If Buster agreed, and did indeed send a genuine recording of Starscream gloating about his plans to seize leadership of the Decepticons, Megatron would shortly come in person to command Starscream to release the meaningless human and then deliver an ultimatum; either Starscream face the full force of the Decepticon army for his treachery, or be subjected to reprogramming at Decepticon headquarters. After Starscream accepted the later option, Megatron shooed off the humans and the few Autobot present to put his own house in order.

If Buster refused to relinquish the sound file before Megatron issued the order to have Sparkplug released, Megatron would nonetheless arrived on scene, demanding to be informed of the situation at hand. After being informed of the existence of the Sun-Pak, and that by using a Cerebro-Shell to force Sparkplug to construct a new one the Decepticons would no longer need worry about energy supplies, Megatron allows Starscream to follow through with his plan despite Buster's protests. For all his troubles, Megatron acquires nothing but a laser-toothbrush from this venture, as the mind-control process leaves Sparkplug's memory damaged, and the hygienic device is the only invention the human could produce for the Decepticons.

In another possible adventure, Megatron is encountered in an underground cavern by Beachcomber, who is attempting to make his way to the surface in order to recharge the Sun-Pak and rescue his fellow Autobots from the Insecticons. The encounter is a short one, as Megatron quickly disposes of Mirage before making his way further below ground to destroy the rest of the Autobots.

In yet another possible adventure, Megatron having acquired the Sun-Pak is in the process of himself recharging it near Decepticon headquarters when the Autobots intrude and attempt diplomacy in order to have the device returned to them. Megatron declines, and a firefight between the two factions begin.

If Optimus Prime attempts to end the fighting by proposing he and Megatron duel for the Sun-Pak's ownership, Megatron agrees and the two of them begin a long and strenuous battle. If Optimus gains the upper hand, the Autobot leader is content with leaving Megatron vanquished, and returning to base with the Sun-Pak in his possession. However, if Megatron begins to gain ground in their duel, Optimus forfeits the duel, and begins to walk away as Megatron mocks the cowardly Autobot. When Optimus approaches the Sun-Pak, he "accidentally" trips, and blasts the device into smithereens, leaving Megatron in a furor.

Alternatively, if Optimus attempts to end the fighting by simply making a grab for the Sun-Pak, Megatron intervenes and steps forth to defend the device from falling into enemy hands. But Optimus and his Autobot lackey, Smokescreen, dupe Megatron into tossing to Buzzsaw, only for Optimus to catch the device in mid-pass, leaving an enraged Megatron impotent to stop the Autobots from retreating with the device in their possession.

In yet another possible adventure, it is Shrapnel who comes to possess the Sun-Pak, and plans to usurp Megatron's leadership with the device. But Megatron's loyal spy Ravage overhears these happenings, and informs his leader of the situation. If the Insecticons still have the Sun-Pak in their possession when Megatron arrives to confront them, he berates Shrapnel for his clandestine activities, and blasts the Insecticon for his planned coup. The Autobots arrive shortly thereafter, and Megatron decides to use the rotting trees of the forest they are in as cover for an ambush on his newly arrived foes. Unknown to him, Mirage and Buster were hiding nearby, and warn the Autobots of Megatron's ambush. Megatron along with his troops are defeated by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s acid spray, and the Decepticons retreat, the Sun-Pak having been destroyed in the process. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

====Earthquake====
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Megatron's latest ploy was to destroy Center City with the help of Rumble's earthquake-inducing abilities and a Destruction Beam device.

In one possible series of events, after Windcharger and Beachcomber had infiltrated Megatron's secret spy station within the Decepticon's newest secret fortress, Megatron was tricked into making all of his troops stand down and surrender by Beachcomber.

In another possible scenario, Windcharger and Beachcomber attempted to muscle their way into Megatron's secret spy chamber, only to fail miserably. Alerting Megatron of their presence this way, Megatron then confronted the pair in his weapon mode. Megatron promptly slaughtered the two Autobots with a blast of his nuclear-charged fusion cannon. Then, after having captured Powerglide and reprogramming him to lead the Decepticons to the Autobot headquarters, Megatron led his army and felled the Autobots one by one, until only Optimus remained. Megatron gloated that he would not kill Optimus, only alter him to make him a destroyer of mankind. Optimus activated the Ark's self-destruct sequence, taking all of the Decepticons with him in a fiery death.

In yet another possible scenario, Beachcomber and Powerglide happened upon Megatron as he explained the details of his plan to Soundwave.

In one possible series of events, Beachcomber, Powerglide and Windcharger managed to uncover the Decepticons’ plot without being captured, and shortly thereafter Optimus led a team of Autobots to storm the Decepticon base. Megatron was quickly overpowered by Optimus during the ensuing fight, and forced to lead a small group of Autobots to his lab. Once the Autobots disabled and destroyed Megatron's Destruction Beam device, they took him as a prisoner of war. Megatron was eventually traded back to the Decepticons in order to guarantee the safe release of a number of captured Autobots, but the Decepticons were ultimately defeated.

In another possible sequence of events, Megatron bumped into Cosmos, wandering the confines of the Decepticons’ fortress.

If Megatron allowed the little Autobot to speak, Cosmos would tell him of how he overheard Soundwave and Starscream plotting to overthrow him. Enraged by the news, Megatron ignored Cosmos to confront the pair. The Decepticons began fighting one another, leaving the Autobots to their own devices. This would ultimately lead to the Decepticons’ doom when the Autobots managed to recall the Destruction Beam to its point of origin, annihilating the Decepticons.

If Megatron didn't bother to listen to what Cosmos had to say, he called his Decepticon troops to himself so that they could all partake in Cosmos's destruction. Before the Decepticons were able to begin, they found themselves surrounded by an team of Autobot. Though the Autobots defeated the Decepticons, they were unable to interfere with the Destruction beam. The Destruction beamed then reached its target, and Center City was destroyed. Though the Autobots were able to gain control of the Decepticon fortress and destroy the lab, they were not able to wipe out all of the evil robots, and enjoyed a pyrrhic victory at best.

In another possible scenario, the Autobots Powerglide, Windcharger and Beachcomber were captured by the Decepticons while snooping around in their secret fortress. After ordering the Autobots executed, Megatron sent out a false distress signal to Optimus, tricking the rest of the Autobots to walk into a trap. With the Autobots destroyed, Optimus declared the world to be his.

In yet another possible scenario, Megatron captured Buster and Beachcomber wandering about the Decepticons’ fortress, and tortured the pair by forcing them to watch the destruction of Center City via a view screen. The show over, Megatron then turned his cannon upon the intruders, and pulled the trigger...

Another course of action could lead to Megatron brainwashing the human Jessie into being loyal to the Decepticons. Using her as bait, Megatron successfully captured all of the Autobots.

In a final possible path, wherein Beachcomber attempted to enter the Decepticons’ fortress by himself through the front door, he was jumped by the Decepticons and disassembled. Megatron then ordered his Decepticons to rebuild Beachcomber. In the process, the Decepticons planned to swap Beachcomber's memory chip for a Destructicon chip, to create the perfect double agent.

In several other possible outcomes, Megatron gloated and laughed as his plans came to fruition, and the Earth came under his rule. In several others, Megatron's plot was foiled before it would even begin. All of this hinged on what choices the Autobots made. {{storylink|Earthquake (book)|Earthquake}}

====Desert Flight====
When the Autobot-Decepticon civil war had yet to expand beyond Cybertron, Megatron made use of a weapon that weakened the gravitational pull within a confined area. The weapon being unreliable, Megatron opted not to use it again for quite some time.

Later on Earth, Megatron lead a Decepticon deployment stationed in a desert base. The Decepticons plotted to lure the Autobots in a trap through the use of an anti-gravity beam. Using the beam on a nearby human settlement, the Autobots would be duped into coming to the fleshliness’ rescue, only to be themselves trapped by the effects of the beam.

If the Autobots bypassed the anti-gravity field, Megatron would use his [[magna-mike]] to deliver an ultimatum; either the Autobots surrender Optimus Prime as a prisoner of war, or the Decepticons would use their gravity weapon to make the nearby human town float off into space.

If the Autobots ignored Megatron's ultimatum, the Decepticon leader would activate his base's forcefield to stop their advance, before firing the gravity beam in all directions. This caused a ripple effect, and all Autobots, humans, and anything else on Earth not nailed down to its surface floated helplessly out into space.

In the event that the Autobots used a trojan ruse to infiltrate the Decepticon base, Megatron was one of the few Decepticons who had not gotten drunk in premature celebration, and called reinforcements to his position to fight off the Autobot intruders.

In the event that Windcharger successfully turned the Decepticons’ forcefield off, reinforcements burst into the base just as Megatron was strike Optimus from behind. His aim thrown off at the last moment, Megatron blasted a hole in his own base, revealing to the Autobots the location of the gravity gun. Though Hook successfully caught Optimus in the gun's beam, Megatron caught sight of the human [[Buddy]] near the gravity weapon's control panel, ready to tamper with it. Megatron charged towards the boy.

If Buddy pulled the gravity gun's horizontal control just as Hook turned the weapon to full power, the weapon would swivel and catch Megatron in its beam, tearing the Decepticon leader to pieces.

In a completely different possible sequence of events, Dirge and Buzzsaw brought before Megatron the Autobot Cosmos. As the little Autobot had attempted to infiltrate the Decepticon base on his own, Megatron decided to have Hook build a duplicate of Cosmos who house a [[proton bomb]], and would destroy the Autobots when it “reported back” to Optimus Prime.{{storylink|Desert Flight}}

====Decepticon Poison====
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In one possible sequence of events, Megatron was accompanied by a squadron of Decepticon jets to take out the recently poisoned Autobots. They found themselves fighting against the recently cured Autobots, and Megatron was temporarily stunned by a shot courtesy of Sunstreaker. Undeterred by this display of resistance, Megatron ordered his troops to engage their enemies. A fierce battle began between both sides. Megatron was quickly able to overpower the first wave of Autobots through the use of his fusion cannon, prompting Optimus to lead a back-up squad of Autobots against him. Both sides were forced into a retreat as they sustained grievous injuries over the course of the battle.

In another possible scenario, Megatron came upon the Autobot base, quiet as a tomb. Believing his plan to poison them having worked out perfectly, he strode into the Autobots’ headquarters, unawares that the Autobots were merely playing dead, having already been cured. Megatron ordered his troops to put aside their weapons in order to carry out the Autobots, and haul them over a nearby cliff to dispose of them. Once the Decepticons disarmed themselves, they were ambushed by the Autobots, and defeated with ease.

In another possible scenario, Megatron allowed Ramjet to lead a full-scale Decepticon assault against the poisoned Autobots. The Autobots, having miscalculated on how much antidote they had taken to cure themselves of the Decepticons’ poison, found themselves falling apart, leading to an easy victory for the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, where the Autobots weaponized the tainted fuel and created a toxic cloud by burning it, the Decepticons were forced to retreat before their attack was fully underway.

In another possible scenario, Megatron lead a horde of Decepticons to a the water supply facility, about to poison it when the Autobots arrived on-scene. In one possible sequence that followed, he killed Bluestreak, Hound and Mirage before confronting Optimus Prime. Ultimately, Megatron and his Decepticons were defeated, though they left the Autobots worse for wear.

In another possible path, where a small group of Autobots attempted to destroy the Decepticons’ poison in their lab, only for the resulting explosion to render them unconscious, Megatron gloated to Optimus, Prowl, Bumblebee and Mirage, now his captives, that thanks to their foolish decisions, the Autobots would die a slow agonizing death, while the humans would soon become Decepticon slaves. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

===Milton Bradley mini-comic===
When the Autobots launched an [[Ark (G1)|ark]] to clear a path through the asteroid belt that threatened [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron set an ambush and boarded the ship with his men. He grappled with the Autobot leader, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] who revealed that the ship had been set on a collision course with a nearby planet. Megatron had his own contingency plan, and ordered [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to jump clear. The crash knocked out Megatron and everyone else aboard the ark, but four million years later, a volcanic eruption jolted the ship's systems back into life. Megatron and the others were repaired by the ship's brain, and were soon ready to renew hostilities on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|In the Transformers}}

===Beehive Books continuity===
Megatron plotted the destruction of the Autobots in [[Castle Decepticon]]. Megatron had also allied himself with a [[Malevolent Giant Serpent]] to guard said castle. When the Autobots attacked, Megatron sent out his most loyal Decepticons to fend them off. {{Storylink|Transformers Pop-Up Book}}

===Frito-Lay posters===
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Megatron and his sinister Decepticons engage in battle with the Autobots to seize a tremendous energy source from a dam. Things get worse for Megatron when Shockwave decides it is time to betray his commander and seize control! {{storylink|The Power Struggle}}

Megatron was amongst a squad of Decepticons who attempted to get to the power source within [[Sherman Dam|another dam]]. He dueled Optimus Prime, while his minions lit up the surrounding landscape with numerous explosions. The Decepticons were ultimately unsuccessful in gathering the data they were after. {{storylink|Battle in the Desert Valley}}

===''Mystery of Convoy'' strategy guide manga===
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Megatron, having grown to gargantuan proportions, attacked Ultra Magnus after the Autobot had defeated all of his underlings. Megatron drew first blood by scorching Ultra Magnus with his flamethrower. But Ultra Magnus recovered, and used his "Hyper Jump Shot" to shoot Megatron's forehead multiple times, defeating the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Transformers (Mystery of Convoy)#Stage 10: Showing up at Last! It's Megatron the Leader!|Showing up at Last! It's Megatron the Leader!}}

===''PDTF Comic''===
[[File:PDtype-Matrixattack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|This is how the movie ''should've'' gone.]]
With the discovery of a new super energy source known as the [[Blackball]]s, Megatron found himself joined by numerous Decepticons from all across the timestream, all hoping to obtain the ebony spheres. Naturally, opposing him were a team of Autobots, also gathered from all across the timestream.

In one confrontation with his eternal foe, Optimus Prime, Megatron got to relive their battle at Autobot City. Except this time around, Megatron was defeated when Prime launched his "Matrix Attack" (''literally'' launching the Matrix from his chest, bonking Megatron on the noggin). {{storylink|PDTF Comic##1 "You're Great! Optimus Prime!"|You're Great! Optimus Prime!}}

Later, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] managed to find what he ''thought'' was a Blackball. He presented it to Megatron and received much praise...until the Blackball turned out to be a cartoon bomb which exloded in their faces. As the Autobots stood astonished that their crude strategy succeeded, a badly singed Megatron was left in a smoking crater, strangling Starscream. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##3 "Don't Cry! Megatron!!"|Don't Cry! Megatron!!}}

During battle with [[Victory Leo]], Megatron found himself horribly outmatched. Thinking quickly, he launched a special weapon from his fusion cannon: a ball of yarn. The giant robot kitty immediately began playing with the yarn, giving Megatron the distraction he needed to escape. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##6 "Tough as Nails! Victory Leo!"|Tough as Nails! Victory Leo!}}

After that, he had to snap a pensive [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] out of a trance and order him to return to a battle he had walked away from in order to look at clouds. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##9 "Oh, Overlord."|Oh, Overlord.}}

Some time later, Starscream located yet another Blackball. This time, though, he decided to keep its power for himself and use it to overthrow Megatron. Then it exploded in his hands because it was ''another'' cartoon bomb. Megatron watched the explosion from a distance, unaware of what was going on. {{storylink|PDTF Comic##10 "Good Luck! Starscream!!"|Good Luck! Starscream!!}}

===The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual===
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Megatron was once a minor Decepticon, but rose to take control of the empire via right of battle and gladiatorial combat. Once he had enough followers, he struck against the Autobots and began the eons-long war between the two factions. He personally headed the initial attack against Optimus Prime's home city, [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Megatron's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}} The conflict steadily consumed Cybertron's fuel supplies, and when Megatron learned that Optimus Prime planned to seek out new energy sources throughout the galaxy, he ordered the construction of a ship to pursue his nemesis. His crew struck against the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], with both Autobots and Decepticons becoming too distracted while fighting to notice as they entered an asteroid belt. Two colliding meteorites sent their ship crashing into the planet Earth. After eons of dormancy, the Decepticons awoke to a world populated by humans, and attacked a nuclear power plant, claiming it as their base of operations. The Autobots soon awoke as well, and took up the fight once more against Megatron's forces. {{storylink|From Cybertron to Earth the War Continues...}}

Megatron remained in a stalemate against Optimus Prime and his forces for a long time. When Optimus started building new troops better adapted for combat on Earth, Megatron countered by creating the Illuminator [[Jolt (G2)|Hotrod]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Hotrod's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}}

Following one of his patrols, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] reported that he had momentous news to announce. Though his crony tried to make a show of his report, Megatron quickly lost his patience and had Starscream blurt out what he had learned, threatening to blast him should he try and embellish the story. Starscream's information proved portentous indeed; the Autobots had uncovered an ancient Cybertronian ship in [[Africa]], containing a star-map that pointed the way back to Cybertron. Megatron led his troops to [[Table Mountain]], where he found the Autobots guarding the spherical vessel. With surprising ease, the Decepticons managed to send Optimus and his soldiers into a retreat. But as they swarmed into the ship, they found that there were no controls within it. Too late, Megatron realized that the whole thing had been a trap choreographed by the Autobots. The ship launched blindly into space, the Decepticons its prisoners. {{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}

When a report came in from [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], alerting Megatron that the Autobots were investigating two new Transformer power emissions in the [[Brazil]]ian rain forest, the Decepticon leader saw it as an opportunity to finally tip the scales in his favor.

Megatron arrived on-scene to find his hated enemy already struggling against two [[Dinobot (G1)|robot dinosaurs]], and knocked out the majority of the combatants with a single blast from his tank turret. Though one Autobot still standing, [[Fizzle|Blaze]], tried to torch him with his fiery exhaust weaponry, Megatron simply shrugged off the flames and swatted the bothersome pest aside. But when [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] attempted to trap the dinosaurs in a [[plasma net]], an unforeseen negative ion feedback triggered their Transformer circuitry, and restored their personalities along with their robot modes. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] quickly overpowered the Decepticons and shattered Megatron's cannon. Megatron ordered an immediate withdrawal, and the Decepticons were forced to leave empty-handed. {{storylink|The Dinobots!}}

After it became apparent that the Decepticons wouldn't be returning to Cybertron in the foreseeable future, Megatron resolved to convert Earth into a new Cybertron. He had [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] head a construction project in the [[Clarke Atoll]], building giant rocket boosters that would shift the planet out of its orbit. Once the Earth had drifted away from the sun's warmth, its biosphere would become barren, making an easy task to reformat it. Hearing from his lackey that construction had come to an end, Megatron ordered the rockets to be fired up immediately, foregoing any test-trials. But the Autobots involved themselves, with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Deftwing]] managing to sabotage the rockets from within. Megatron was forced to retreat to avoid getting swallowed up by the resulting lava swell, which destroyed Scrapper's creation. {{storylink|Moving Day Planet Earth}}

===''Comic Bom Bom G-2'' manga===
In the 1990s, the Decepticons had learned of a powerful new energy source known as [[forestonite]] which just happened to be located (surprise surprise) on [[Earth]]. Megatron sent his trio of [[Cyberjet]]s to Earth first to draw out the enemy Autobots. The Cyberjets made quick work of [[Electro]] but were soon halted by the appearance of Optimus Prime.

Megatron then entered the fray and fired his Black Hole Burn attack from his fusion cannon, narrowly missing Optimus Prime but vaporizing [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]] in the process. Prime fought fiercely but Megatron began to take the upper hand in battle.

However, Prime was encouraged to keep fighting by the cheers of a human boy named [[Junpei]]. Megatron, surprised at Prime's resilience, attempted to finish his foe off with his Tornado Axe attack. Prime countered with his Double Wheel-Torque Mega-Ton, which trumped Megatron's attack and injured the Decepticon badly. Megatron teleported back to his ship and left Earth's atmosphere, vowing to return. {{storylink|The New Battle!!}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
At some point, the local [[Archforce]] of [[Primax 895.0 Gamma]] posed a threat to Optimus Prime and Megatron alike. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 10, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 10/08/2015}}

===''Beast Wars'' pack in material===
{{note|The pack-in fiction of the first wave of Beast Wars toys predates the development of the Beast Wars cartoon and its backstory. Instead, it presents the setting as a direct continuation of the previous Autobot/Decepticon conflict, with [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] and [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] cast as new forms for their Generation 1 counterparts and their battles taking place on present day [[human]]-inhabited Earth rather than in the distant past. Once the cartoon launched the toyline adjusted itself to match, relegating this to a [[micro-continuity]] separate from the rest of [[Beast Era]] fiction.}}

[[File:PrimavsMegs toycomic.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Look out Batman, it's Killer Croc!]]

[[File:Optimusprimalvsmegatronmegandlab.jpg|thumb|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIfSaDNVjXI I drive a Chevrolet movie theatre.]]]

Megatron believed that the Predacon way of life was to prosper or perish, and that the Maximals must be wiped out if the Predacons were to prosper. As for Optimus Primal, he planned to ''eat'' him! {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Megatron bio (basic crocodile mold)}}

The Maximals' "[[bio-genetic morphing process]]" allowed them to fuse organic musculature and Transformers technology... so Megatron and his Predacons did the same thing, with the DNA of Earth's most vicious predators! When the Maximals tried to destroy the Predacons' lab, Megatron was waiting in his ferocious crocodile form. Mistaken for a harmless Earth creature, he was able to get to the drop on Optimus Primal and summoned in his soldiers [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]].

The battle was still lost, leading to Megatron destroying the lab so his enemies couldn't get its secrets. He then fled, vowing to return with new forms and new plans when the Maximals least expected it. {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}}

Megatron eventually succeeded in obtaining ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' DNA, stolen from human research labs, and subsequently used it to re-engineer his body into a powerful new form. Amongst his artillery, he boasted "poisonous paralyzer fluids blasts" that emanated from his [[beast mode]]'s mouth, while his tail was configured into a "powerful pincher claw" capable of slicing an enemy in half. {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Megatron bio (ultra ''T. rex'' mold)}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Garry Chalk]] (English), [[Wataru Takagi]] (Japanese)|[[Bardo Miranda]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
[[File:G1Megatron Disc Agenda part2.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|Now that's what we call a smile.]]
After the Autobot/Decepticon war moved to Earth, Megatron hunted down the [[Voyager spacecraft]] as it traveled through the [[Solar System]] and encoded a message on its disc. Should his efforts fail, he left detailed instructions to any Decepticon descendants who recovered the disc, instructions which apparently condoned use of [[Unspace|transwarp]] technology to alter history in his favor by locating the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] before it was reactivated, with access codes to the Ark stored in the disk, and killing Optimus Prime before the Autobots and Decepticons reawaken. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

The disk (dubbed the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]) eventually fell into Cybertronian hands and was stolen by a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] who shared Megatron's name. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} This new [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]], later stranded in Earth's past, was able to use a recording of the original Megatron to sway one of the original Megatron's most loyal troops, [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], to his cause. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

[[File:G1Megatron MasterBlaster stasislock.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Sure, we all need our beauty sleep, but 4 million years is just pushing it!]]
The original Megatron himself was stranded in Earth's past on board the Ark, offline. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} Before long, Predacon Megatron was able to approach the comatose body of his namesake and steal his [[spark]], integrating it into his own system. Almost immediately, however, during Predacon Megatron's painful reaction to this integration, he was thrown into a pool of lava by his treacherous underlings. In spite of—or perhaps because of—this, Predacon Megatron emerged from the lava, with a new body that could now transform into a fire-breathing dragon. It is unknown how much influence the original Megatron's Spark had in this metamorphosis. {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

A [[Megatron (myth)|Megatron]] was mentioned in the [[Covenant of Primus]], an ancient sacred text which claimed to prophesize future events, including the Beast Wars. It was implied that both Megatrons took their name from here. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

=====Ask Vector Prime=====
[[File:G1Megs Nemesis part2 deletedclip.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|left|I was cut out?! This is Starscream's doing!]]
At the end of the Beast Wars, after Predacon Megatron was overcome, the original Megatron's Spark was returned to his body, restoring the flow of history. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#July 23, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 23/07/2015}}

====3H comics====
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Megatron was one of the legendary Autobots and Decepticons who resided in [[J'nwan]] after the end of the Great War. During the battle known as [[Point Omega]], Megatron was among the legends who arrived to combat the warlord [[Shokaract]]. Their efforts contributed to Shokaract's defeat and the nullification of the sequence of events that had led to his existence. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}} {{storylink|Departure}}

After the Beast Wars had run its course, Megatron's inert form could still be seen within the Ark when the [[Vok]] removed the Matrix of Leadership from an unconscious Optimus Prime and gave it to their creation, [[Primal Prime]]. {{storylink|Primeval Dawn Part 1}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
His spark within the body of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], Megatron was able to talk the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] leader into a new plan. Once they had broken into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and implanted a fragment of Megatron's spark into Starscream, he was able to use the air warrior to attempt to return his spark to its rightful place. Unfortunately, the beast Megatron resisted and overcame Megatron in a war of wills, subsuming the older Megatron. After the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] ended, the [[Maximal]]s returned Megatron's spark to his body. {{storylink|A Meeting of Minds}}

While the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] Megatron was being guided through the afterlife by the [[Maximal]] [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], he beheld a vision of his Decepticon ancestor in the realm of "Severity". The elder Megatron severed his own arm and destroyed it as energy within it threatened his continued existence. This image then morphed into a reflection of the Predacon Megatron as the vision continued. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====Razorclaw continuity====
In one splinter timeline of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], the Predacon leader Megatron succeeded in absorbing the spark of his namesake. The Vok emissary [[Tigerhawk]] managed to kill Megatron, but it was too late; the ensuing [[timestorm]] consumed reality. [[Unicron]] would later pluck Tigerhawk from the remains of his timeline, and the hardened warrior would become [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]]. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 7, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 07/08/2015}}

===''Beast Wars Metals'' comic===
The apparition of Megatron haunted the thoughts of his descendant, [[Megatron (BW)|the Predacon Megatron]], inspiring him to travel to prehistoric Earth and search for the ''Ark''. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

The younger Megatron eventually found the ''Ark'' and merged with the spark of the original Megatron, gaining a gigantic new body. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}} [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] eventually merged with the spark of Optimus Prime and, after a battle, the merged Megatron spark was completely destroyed. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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[[File:Megatrong1gladiator.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Gladiators can afford extra paint applications.]]
Young Megatron was a rising star in gladiatorial combat in the depths of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. As victory upon victory mounted, he began to realize that the games were nothing more than an elaborate conspiracy by the [[Council of Ancients]] to divert the attentions of the masses from the dangerous truth of Cybertron's history. When Megatron began to show interest in Cybertron's buried past through exploration and research, the Council of Ancients attempted to have him assassinated—a plan that only resulted in stirring up even more discontent among Cybertronians, allowing Megatron to begin recruiting for the Decepticon movement.

First his "inner circle", then many of the gladiators, and then finally disgruntled civilians answered his call to action. The Decepticons were born. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

[[File:Fledglingcause.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Megatron is so grass-roots.]]
In search of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix]], Megatron personally killed [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], only to find that the Autobot leader was not even carrying the Matrix of Leadership. He then sent an assassination squad to the inauguration of the new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]], only for the whole squad to be killed. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} Refusing to give up, Megatron paid a visit to one of the huge planetary engines which the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s were reactivating, using it to orchestrate a disaster in the destruction of the [[Forum of Enlightenment]], all in order to lure Optimus underground. Megatron sent [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] to kill Prime and bring him the Matrix {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} As Megatron explained to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] his plan to transform [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] into a massive warworld that would cut a swathe of destruction through the galaxy, Optimus again defeated the Decepticons sent against him.

Starscream mocked his leader, not only because his plan was failing to take off, but because Megatron believed the Matrix of Leadership to be more than a mere "ceremonial bauble;" Megatron planned to use the artifact as a battery for Cybertron's engines. After striking Starscream down and telling him never to question him, Megatron finally opted to confront the new Prime personally, and headed to meet him in Cybertron's underground. The two faction leaders met atop of a bridge, but Starscream blasted this overpass in a bid for leadership of the Decepticons, plunging both Optimus and Megatron into an abyss. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} Megatron wound up being separated from Prime in the fall, but found him quarry soon enough by blasting his way through whatever obstacles were in his path. Megatron continued to press his attack, explaining to Optimus exactly why he needed the Matrix and urging Prime to join him. Optimus refused to cooperate, something that Megatron found satisfaction in, since Sentinel Prime hadn't put up much of a fight before his demise. When Megatron drove his fist into his opponent's chest, the Matrix enveloped them both in light, and they found themselves on [[Earth|an alien world]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} Visions of the future, spawned by the Matrix, played out before the two warriors, even as they continued to fight. Every time Megatron came close to eviscerating his opponent, the environment would shift, forestalling his victory. Finally both combatants were returned to subterranean Cybertron, only for Prime to be teleported away, separating him from Megatron. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} Optimus returned with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s [[sword]] and a new resolve, and began beating down Megatron. Though Optimus stopped short of slaying his opponent, Megatron was so thoroughly thrashed in battle that he lost all memory of the Matrix-induced visions he had shared with Prime. Meanwhile, Starscream had activated the planet mechaforming process too soon, resulting in the destruction of the machinery, putting an end to Megatron's plot. Megatron shambled through Cybertron's underground, eventually coming across Soundwave. The Decepticons reconvened to fight another day. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

Roughly 7.4 million years BCE, Megatron and Optimus Prime disappeared in an early test of the then-unstable [[space bridge]] matter-transport system. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Spending an undisclosed time on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], Megatron returned with an overwhelming army of lifeless [[Air Warrior|seeker clones]], arriving as the planet was on the verge of peace. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} He quickly subjugated the planet, though he kept secret the fact that he was working with the Quintessons. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} At some point during his conquest, Megatron angrily confronted Starscream for highjacking his plans while he was away, and enacting revenge against the council of elders. Though Starscream claimed he was merely following orders in spirit, Megatron grappled his underling by the throat, and made it clear through threats that Starscream shouldn't presume his own autonomy; he was to follow his orders to the letter, and nothing else. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Afterwards, Megatron took great delight in sealing Starscream in a tank of [[Piranacon (Quintesson)|Piranacons]] and placing the Autobots in internment camps, while working on a plan to access Cybertron's core. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}
The Quintessons contacted Megatron, and demanded that the Decepticon deliver Cybertron's core in exchange for having provided him with his army. Megatron forestalled the deal, having commissioned Shockwave to modify his Air Warriors to obey only him, and not their creators. Growing annoyed with Megatron's excuses, the Quintessons informed him that they had detected several Autobot signatures encroaching on his work camp. Leaving to deal with the intruders himself, Megatron tracked down [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and his team, and began beating them down. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}} He was interrupted by Grimlock, recently returned from the dead, and was too distracted by the "worthier opponent" to stop Blaster from freeing all of the enslaved Autobots. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}} After his troops were subsequently defeated, Megatron fled. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

Four million years BCE, Cybertron was threatened by a massive approaching asteroid, so Optimus Prime led a contingent of Autobots aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] to blow the rock to fragments, which were transported away by an orbital space bridge network. When this task was completed, Megatron chose this moment to strike, attacking the Ark with his troops. Crippled, the craft flew through one of the space bridge portals, and was transported to prehistoric Earth, where it crashed, entombing the occupants in stasis for four million years.

The Autobots and Decepticons were reactivated in 1984, but specific details of their battles in the 1980s and 1990s are unrecorded. In 1999, an Autobot/Human military alliance succeeded in capturing and deactivating the Decepticons. However, the [[Ark II]] spaceship carrying them back to Cybertron exploded shortly after liftoff, and the Transformers were believed destroyed. In actuality, they had been scattered back to Earth, where they lay in [[stasis lock]] across the globe for three years.

This slumber was brought to an end when [[Lazarus|Adam Rook]] (aka Lazarus), a rogue military scientist who had devised a method of controlling Transformers, salvaged many of the fallen Cybertronians and reprogrammed them as mass killing machines, which he then attempted to sell on the black market. Megatron was used to attack and destroy a rebel encampment in [[South America]]. Lazarus later demonstrated his voice control of Megatron to a prospective client, however though Megatron obeyed the lesser commands, he would not move when commanded to kneel. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1|Prime Directive #1}}

Having sufficiently raised interest, Lazarus held an auction, beginning with Megatron. He was unprepared when the Decepticon leader demonstrated his autonomy, blasting his way out of the bunker. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}} Megatron swiftly put into action a plan to use a [[cyber-virus]] to reformat Earth into a new Cybertron, with Lazarus as its first casualty. As the Autobots arrived, Megatron outlined his plan to Optimus, suggesting that the Autobot leader simply let it happen. Prime declined, however as the two factions fought, the US Military decided to enact [[Operation Clean-Up]] and dropped a bomb on them. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}}

The bomb's energy absorbed by the virus, the Decepticons left the area before the Autobots could recover. Megatron unleashed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on [[San Francisco]], resulting in mass slaughter and the devastation of the city. The Autobots arrived and engaged the Decepticons in battle, but [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'s defeat turned the course of the battle towards Autobot defeat. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} Although Prime took down Devastator, he still fell before Megatron, who took the time to point out how worthless the humans around them were. He again suggested that Optimus join him. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} The actions of a group of humans, including ramming Megatron with fire engines, inspired the Autobots to fight back. Optimus slammed Megatron to the ground and delivered a beating, but Soundwave's news that the humans had launched a [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] at their battleground in a virtual repeat of the events in Canada, provoked a peal of laughter from Megatron. Though the nuke was stopped by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], the Decepticons escaped in the ensuing chaos. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

{{charstubfiction|[[The Transformers Trilogy]] ({{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}} / {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}} / {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}})}}

[[File:Shockwavedwwarandpeace.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Megatron's a bottom.]]
Several months later, Megatron was subliminally summoned to a remote area in Alaska along with the other Earthbound Transformers. There they battled until Megatron's former second-in-command, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], arrived and revealed that in their absence the war on Cybertron had ended. He next attempted to arrest Megatron, Prime, and their troops as war criminals. Though the Autobots escaped, Megatron, weakened by battle, was quickly defeated by Shockwave and loaded aboard a shuttle for return to Cybertron. He rebooted just in time to be conscious as Starscream jettisoned him into space on the return trip. {{storylink|New World Order}} Megatron used the time floating in space to contemplate his existence and the Decepticon goal. Realizing that he had wasted millennia in his feud with Prime, Megatron resolved to once again conquer Cybertron as a means of enhancing the Transformer race and strengthening it from outside threats. It seemed as through he would not live to accomplish this goal, however, as death closed in on him... only for him to be retrieved by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

[[File:LostAndFound MegatronShockwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|Back on top!]]
Wreck-Gar took Megatron to the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] and repaired and re-armed him, as well as digging up and reactivating a number of seeker clones that had wound up there after being dumped through space bridge portals. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} Megatron returned the favor by stabbing him in the back with an energy dagger. {{storylink|Runnin' with the Devil}}

Traveling to the Planet [[Beast (planet)|Beest]], Megatron defeated the exiled Decepticon warlords, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], and rebuilt them into the mightiest of all combiners, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], to serve as his ace in the hole in his quest to reclaim leadership of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Welcome to the Jungle}} Moving in stealth on Cybertron, Megatron defeated Shockwave, severing his laser arm and forcing him into servitude. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} He then returned to Earth to collect the remaining Decepticons under Starscream's command. With Soundwave's help, he blasted a good-sized hole through Starscream himself, before the Air Commander revealed the recent activities of [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], a figure Megatron believed was connected to the [[Covenant of Primus]]. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

At some point in the future, Megatron possibly became [[Galvatron (G1)#Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #2|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #2}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
Megatron was furious when Soundwave told him that [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] was selling Decepticon weapons on the black market. After chewing out [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], he commanded Skywarp to bring Swindle in, and he wasn't fussy about how many pieces the Combaticon was in. {{storylink|Two for the Price of One}}

Megatron, along with [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and two [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]s, was waiting [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] emerged from a meeting with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and two [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]s. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

During the gladiatorial matches in the depths of Cybertron, Megatron encountered [[Geosensus]], and mistook him for a potential recruit. When Geosensus revealed he had no offensive capability, Megatron concluded he was a worthless idiot. Megatron prepared to terminate Geosensus, but was interrupted by Shockwave's warning that security forces were incoming. The two Decepticons left to plan their attack on Kaon. {{storylink|Parts}}

In one of Megatron's many attempts to take control of Earth's energy resources, he unleashed a weather machine that engulfed most of the Gulf Coast in a powerful hurricane. The Autobots managed to foil this plot, and forced him to flee. {{storylink|Healers, Fighters, and Transformers}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Megatronddjoe.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Joey Slick > Cobra Commander]]
When [[Cobra]], a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world, found a crashed spaceship full of Transformers in [[stasis lock]], Megatron proved to them that the machines weren't piloted vehicles when he briefly awoke and groaned that he still functioned. Cobra rebuilt the aliens into new vehicles and reprogrammed them to serve Cobra, with the exception of Megatron, who was rebuilt to transform into a Walther P38 handgun, but was only locked in this mode and not reprogrammed. Holstered by [[Cobra Commander]] at all times, the Decepticon mocked Cobra's decisions, such as deciding that [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Megatron's traitorous lieutenant, would serve as the Commander's choice of transport. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}}

Regardless of his complaints, Megatron's only chance to be released from his state was to follow Cobra Commander's orders, such as providing instructions on how to create [[energon]]. Things weren't all bad, though, as he still got some enjoyment out of seeing his nemesis [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being forced to steal and destroy. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} Megatron was also pleased when [[Destro]] showed up and started bossing Cobra Commander around. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}}

[[File:Megatron GIJoevsTFs4.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|left]]
When the Transformers were cleared of their reprogramming thanks to [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], Cobra Commander found himself face to face with a very stern Optimus Prime, and tried to use Megatron to shoot the Autobot. However, Megatron still had some control of his body and strictly refused to fire, instead bargaining with Cobra Commander to return him to normal. The human gave in, and Megatron transformed and clashed with his old enemy. With Prime low on energon, Megatron came out on top, but before he could finish Prime off, Starscream attacked him and tried to take leadership of the Decepticons. Megatron got rid of him, but the distraction had allowed several Autobots to come to Optimus Prime's rescue. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4}}

Ignoring Prime to focus on some more long-term plans, Megatron made [[Doctor Mindbender]] use the [[SPS Satellite]] to create large amounts of energon. However, his party was soon crashed when Optimus Prime attacked the facility and used the energon to power up. Finding the situation unsalvageable, Megatron tried to escape while Prime was busy with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}} He ran right into [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], but was unimpressed with their firepower and fought back with his [[energon mace]], possibly killing [[Mercer]]. Things quickly turned for the worse for Megatron; his arm was heavily damaged by a stray beam from the malfunctioning SPS Satellite, he was pounded by G.I. Joe's rockets, and Optimus Prime caught up to him and beat him to a pulp. Prime then stole his [[fusion cannon]] and used it to destroy the satellite and smack Megatron across the jaw, defeating him and ending the battle. The Decepticon was disassembled, but unbeknownst to the victors, his remains were seized and experimented upon by the United States government. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

[[File:The Art of War 1 Martin vs Megatron.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|No one sticks out their tongue at Megatron. At least, not for long.]]
A few years later, the human scientists had used Megatron's technology to create the [[Serpentor|Serpent Organic Robot]], a synthetic creature that combined the personalities of several of [[Earth]]'s most famous warmongers and Megatron. After being prematurely activated by Cobra Commander, Serpent O.R. flashbacked to a memory of Megatron's imprisonment and attacked the Cobra leader. He then plugged himself into Soundwave's deactivated head and learned the history of the Transformers, subsequently considering himself the son of Megatron. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} Serpent O.R. went on to travel to Cybertron and realize his destiny of becoming the next leader of the Decepticons, while Megatron's remains were left where they lay in [[Area 52 (G1)|Area 52]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Megatron-The Line.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
Megatron and his underlings lay buried and deactivated under a temple on the [[Fera Islands]] for some three million years, until one day in [[1938]] when they were somehow reactivated by [[Major Bludd]] touching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. After learning that [[Cobra]], like the Decepticons, were ruthless conquerors in search of power, Megatron allied himself with the humans. However, this was merely a ruse so that he could get his hands on the Matrix, which proved hard as [[Cobra Commander]] kept on his person at all times. Megatron and his troops spent the following year helping Cobra ransack various European nations, stealing energy for themselves while leaving the useless "[[Gold|yellow metal]] and painted paper" for Cobra. In the summer of [[1939]], he took out the aerial defense of the English Channel alongside [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], clearing the way for an invasion of the [[United Kingdom]]. {{storylink|The Line}}

Hours later at the Fera Islands, Megatron was in the process of beating up Starscream for leaving his post when he spotted an Autobot [[Sky Spy|repair drone]] in the process of reactivating [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his troops. This angered him slightly more than [[Destro]] eyeing his [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink|Transformed}} Deciding that he needed a safer place to store the energy, Megatron commandeered a submarine and forced Cobra troops to move the cubes into it, which did not please Cobra Commander. However, Megatron had decided their alliance had outlived its usefulness anyway, and prepared to squish the fleshling, only to learn the hard way that Cobra Commander could use the Matrix to cause him great pain. As Megatron collapsed, the Cobra leader warned him against ever rebelling again. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}}

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The Decepticon commander decided to bide his time, and stood calmly by Cobra Commander's side as their enemies closed in on the Terrordrome. When [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] refused to follow Cobra Commander's orders, Megatron admonished him in order to further trick the commander that he had learned his lesson. {{storylink|Trenches}} As Cobra Commander's orders led to Shockwave breaking apart, Megatron suggested that he be given the Matrix so he could repair his underling. Unfortunately for him, Cobra Commander did not fall for it, but Megatron at least got to taunt him for wasting valuable troops like that. Shortly afterwards, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] was unleashed, causing a rockslide that crushed Cobra Commander's legs, despite his orders for Megatron to shield him. Instead, Megatron "humbly" suggested that the commander use his gun mode as a means of ending his life. Cobra Commander could not go through with it, but Megatron was simply picked up by the [[Baroness]], who executed her former leader. Free at last, the Decepticon leader went after the Matrix, only to find it had been stolen by [[Snake-Eyes]]. Before he could kill the ninja, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived and attacked him, keeping him at bay while Snake-Eyes destroyed the Matrix in an attempt to destroy Bruticus, killing all the Transformers in the process. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Megatron led a full Decepticon offensive, catching the Autobots unaware. With the ensuing battle going in the Decepticons’ favour, Megatron waded through the battlefield, slaughtering Autobots as he went. Ordering his troops to leave no survivors, Megatron's onslaught was interrupted when the Dinobots combined into [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], forcing him to prioritize this newest threat. He cheered on when Predaking clashed with The Beast, though it did the combiner little good. When Megatron attempted to interfere himself with The Beast as it took on several of the Decepticons’ combiners, he was tackled down and beaten up by Optimus. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

With the Beast continuing its rampage, Megatron and his battered troops chose to flee the battlefield rather than risk being slaughtered by The Beast. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences prologue}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Another Con''===
Megatron was transformed into a {{w|Pikachu|small electrical rodent}}. Starscream sarcastically assured him that the Autobots would find him much more intimidating in this form. {{storylink|Another Con}}

===Descent into Evil===
During the first Great War, [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]] was an original member of Megatron's army. After the loss of Megatron, Flamewar continued to mourn him for some time, seeing the remaining Decepticon Generals such as [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] as pale imitations of him. {{storylink|Flamewar (G1)#Timelines_2|BotCon 2005 Flamewar profile card}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
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{{main|Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
Realizing that peaceful movements could not change [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron, a miner from [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]], decided to wage a war against the corrupt [[Senate]]. With help from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] and his [[Autobot]]s, he overthrew the corrupt Autobot leader, [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], and became new tyrant of the planet. The betrayed Orion Pax, now going by the name of "Optimus Prime", gathered the remaining Autobots and organized a rebellion against Megatron and his [[Decepticon]] army. Over time, the war between Decepticons and Autobots spread throughout the entire galaxy.

Four million years later, Megatron arrived on Earth to put down a coup fronted by Starscream. Intrigued by the presence of an incredible new energy source known as [[Ore-13]] on the planet, Megatron remained on Earth, and when Optimus Prime arrived as well, it became a new battleground for the war. By springing a trap on the Autobots, Megatron cast them to the despoiled, [[Insecticon swarm|Insecticon-infested]] Cybertron and attempted to conquer Earth. However, aided by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|a human]], Optimus Prime defeated Megatron at last, while Starscream took his damaged leader and retreated from the planet.

After a two-year convalescence, Megatron was revived in a new body built by [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] and [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. Seeking revenge on both Optimus Prime and humanity, Megatron concocted a plan to shatter the already-fragile alliance between the Autobots and their new human allies in [[Skywatch]], mind-controlling humans into his pawns through replicas of his gun form. Defeating Prime in battle, he then made the surprising move of surrendering himself to the Autobots, but his ulterior motives soon revealed themselves: by surrendering, he secured himself passage to Cybertron, and once there, used the [[space bridge]] technology in his new body to teleport his Decepticon army back to their homeworld. This plan played out in the midst of an attempt by [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] to bring the [[Dead Universe]] entity [[D-Void]] into the living reality; the minds of Megatron's troops were seized by D-Void and they were combined into [[Deceptigod|a giant monster]], which Megatron battled and defeated.

Galvatron's defeat was followed by the reformatting of Cybertron into a primordial state, and Megatron went into hiding in the wilderness to study the energy used to create D-Void's monster, using it to perfect the combination process. With a new [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] created through this idealized new process, as a well as a new body for himself design to interact with the combiner, Megatron laid siege to Iacon from within, but was stopped by a hidden forcefield implanted inside his body by [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]].

During Shockwave's attempt to destroy the universe, Megatron found himself working alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] as they raced to prevent the mad scientist from completing his ascension. Although Bumblebee didn't survive the experience, Megatron had an epiphany at the eleventh hour: he had strayed so far from his original ideals of personal freedom and liberty for all, and declared himself an Autobot, donning Bumblebee's old insignia. In the aftermath, Megatron joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' after agreeing to postpone his trial. His presence on the ship proved controversial—not least among his former Decepticons, especially [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]] and the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. He later found himself inadvertently trapped in the [[Functionist Universe]] and began working to overthrow the Functionists, this time through more peaceful means.

When the Functionists attempted to use the [[Warren]] to purge the galaxy of alien life, Megatron followed in the [[Last Light (ship)|''Last Light'']]. After centuries of battle, during which the Functionsists had actually transformed Cybertron into an effigy of Primus, Megatron found himself back in his home universe, reuniting with his old crew, for whom it had been only a few weeks. When Rung was discovered to be the actual Primus, he forged twelves duplicates of the Matrix of Leadership which the crew opened at each of Cybertron's hot spots, the energy wave overloading Vector Sigma and destroying the Functionsists who had merged with it. When the crew finally recontacted the rest of the Cybertronian race however, Prowl decided that, since the [[Knights of Cybertron]] didn't exist, Megatron would have to be tried by the [[Galactic Council]]. Agreeing to go quietly, Megatron was tried for his many crimes and sentenced to either eternal imprisonment or outright execution; whatever his ultimate fate, Megatron accepted the outcome, saying he deserved worse.

===''Lil Formers''===
After Runamuck had failed during his latest mission, Megatron hounded him down to punish him. Little did he know that Runamuck had repainted himself black to pass off as Runabout.

Later, Megatron declared it to be "Mega-Month," and introduced other-universe incarnations of himself. He claimed that his purple-and-green tank body was great for hiding out in Cybertron's vast eggplant fields. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
Megatron was leader of the Decepticons, although he was inactive while some of his troops woke in the 19th century. The awake [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] plotted to destroy Megatron in the process of conquering [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}} When the [[Elder God]]s woke years later, they took the [[Decepticon]]s under their control. When [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] confronted the manipulated [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] under the assumption that Megatron had awakened his forces, the Decepticon clarified that Megatron still slept and their true masters were the Elder Gods. {{Storylink|Infestation 2: The Transformers issue 1|Infestation 2: The Transformers #1}}

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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
Using an un-enlarger device, Megatron led his Decepticons in an infiltration of [[BotCon]] to track down next year's toy designs, and use them to conquer the Autobots once and for all! Unfortunately, the [[Eric Siebenaler|toy designer]] he was after wasn't in attendance, and so Megatron's plan fell to shambles.

On his birthday, Megatron found a badly-hidden bomb stuck in his cake. He was left wondering whether Starscream was putting any efforts in his coups anymore. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in comic===
In the 21st century, Megatron attacked [[Tokyo]], planning to steal its energy and enslave the population. He retreated once the Autobots arrived and a fight with Optimus ensued. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 1|Henkei! Henkei! #1}} Sending [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] to distract his nemesis, Megatron quietly gathered a large amount of energon cubes before being attacked by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 2Henkei! Henkei! #2}} Though the young Autobot proved able to dodge Megatron's cannon blasts, he soon found himself in Megatron's grip as soon as he attempted to charge the Decepticon leader. Rodimus kicked himself free, but was left with damaged optics and was unable to fire upon Megatron for fear of hitting the power plant behind him. But when Starscream tried to fire on Rodimus, the young Autobot dodged out of the way, and Megatron was hit by his own underling's null-ray! Megatron then chose to flee {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 3Henkei! Henkei! #3}} with enough energon to transform himself into Galvatron. He nearly killed Prime and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] upon undergoing this transformation, before apparently overloading and exploding, reverting him back into Megatron. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 7Henkei! Henkei! #7}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Generations'' comic===
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Starscream's ghost attempted to overthrow Megatron once more. Blowing away the cape and crown that Starscream had doned before their confrontation, Megatron admitted that he was curious to learn how Starscream's new "body" functioned. {{storylink|Starscream's Ambition}} But this Starscream wasn't the one Megatron was familiar with; the spectre had come forth from another dimension. Starscream explained this to Megatron before possessing the body of [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and beginning to tear up the Decepticon ranks from within! As Megatron demanded what the ghost wanted truly wanted, (Megatron's head and the local Starscream's body, as it turns out) the quantum Operatives [[Skids (G1)#Quantum Operative|Skids]] and [[Screech (Generations)|Screech]] warped in on the scene and helped exorcise Starscream back to his home universe. {{storylink|Starscream's New Body}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun'' comic===
[[File:Henkei1 enter megatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|At last, I have returned in a— wait, am I a [[Nerf|NERF]] pistol now?! CURSE YOU STARSCREAM!!!]]
When the legendary [[Energon cube#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Energon Cube]] was lost to the reaches of space, Megatron led a small team of Decepticons across the galaxy in pursuit. The cube crashed on Earth, in the Japanese town of [[Hoshinochō]], where it shattered into innumerable fragments that were scattered far and wide. To search for the cube shards, Megatron and his Decepticons took on the forms of local vehicles and devices, so they could operate in secret. [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots had also followed the Cube to Earth, and so the Transformers' war continued in secret on this new world. {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}}

Ten years later, Megatron discovered that the humans had a "secret weapon" of sorts in their quest: They had allied themselves with the human boy [[Akira Kihara]], who possessed the incredible powers of a "[[Booster]]", one of a small number of beings in the universe born with the power to detect and manipulate the energies of the Energon Cube. Seeking the boy's power for his own, Megatron struck, but was repelled when Akira used his powers to their fullest. Alas, Akira overloaded his body and died in the process, and Prime was consumed with guilt. {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}}

One year after the battle for Akira, Megatron received word from [[Astrotrain (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Astrotrain]] that [[Starscream (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Starscream]] and [[Ramjet (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Ramjet]] were battling Prime's Autobots at the human structure known as the [[Star Dome]]. {{storylink|Enter! The Transformers}} Joining the conflict, he berating Starscream for his failures, using the fallen Air Commander as a shield to protect himself from Optimus Prime's shots. Chastizing Prime for not going all-out in his attack, Megatron turned his Fusion Cannon on [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Bumblebee]] and the Autobots' newest human ally [[Wataru Hoshinoumi]]. At the last moment, Prime appeared to deflect Megatron's blast with a shot of his, and Megatron elected to retreat, transforming to gun mode and collapsing a large chunk of the Star Dome to cover the Decepticons' withdrawal. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Appears!}} Starscream claimed Megatron's advanced age was making him weak, but Megatron suggested that he had another reason for calling retreat... {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}}

[[File:Henkei6 megatron mace.jpg|thumb|Even if the mace's end is only a few feet from my head, it shall never hurt me!]]
When Starscream struck out on his own, attacking a power plant with the aid of the brainwashed Autobot [[Jetfire (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Skyfire]], Megatron observed the battle via a recording made by his spy, [[Ravage (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Ravage]]. The events that unfolded during the conflict confirmed Megatron's suspicions: Wataru was also a Booster! {{storylink|Wataru's Power}} Once again seeking to take the power of a Booster for himself, Megatron tracked Prime and Wataru when they went on a mission to investigate a local relic (in actuality, a cube shard), then struck hard. Taunting Prime with the memory of the last Booster that he had allowed to die, Megatron goaded the Autobot leader into a ferocious battle with their energon-axe and flail. Throughout the duel, Megatron challenged Prime's philosophy and beliefs, eventually striking home with the claim that Prime had hoped to use Wataru's power to defeat him. With Prime's focus broken by this sadly-true accusation, Megatron was able to lay Prime low and seize Wataru, informing the boy that he would not allow him to die like Akira had if he came with him willingly. Naturally, Wataru refused, and activated his powers, forcing Megatron back with a barrier shield; this, Megatron realized, was what had deflected his shot during his first encounter with Wataru, rather than Prime's blast. Wataru used his powers to heal Optimus and power-up his energon axe into a mighty [[sword]], which Prime used to tear a massive gash in Megatron's armor. The explosion that resulted decimated the surrounding countryside, and when Prime and Wataru awoke, Megatron was gone. {{storylink|Optimus Prime's Secret}}

[[File:Henkei8 megatron energon bath.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Now that my bubble bath is ready, I shall go get my [[Rubber Ducky|little rubber bathtime plaything]].]]
The injured Megatron had been spirited away by [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Cyclonus]], who took him to a network of caves beneath a volcano and placed him in a "bath" of molten [[energon cube]]s to heal him. {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} While Megatron was recuperating, however, Starscream led Optimus Prime and Bumblebee to his location, in hopes that they would destroy him so that he could take his throne. As Starscream and Cyclonus battled in the air, Prime approached Megatron, and without hesitation, plunged his energon sword into the Decepticon leader's chest and broke the blade off within his body. Megatron howled in pain and fury, and the energon cubes around him began to react, rising to whirl around him and surround his body with their glow. The maddened Megatron seized one of the cubes and bit into it deeply, causing a huge energon explosion. As the light from the blast faded, Megatron stood restored, renewed and reformatted... now, he was [[Galvatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Galvatron]]! {{storylink|Creation! The New Emperor of Destruction!!}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Universe'' toy bios===
Numerous tragic encounters with Megatron tempered [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]'s good nature. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Ratchet toy bio}}

===''Alternity''===
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Numerous incarnations of Megatron from throughout the [[multiverse]] were gathered together as the "[[Megatron Aggregate]]" under the leadership of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|one particular incarnation]] who hailed from [[BT World|a universe]] where the Autobots had evolved into the hyperdimensional race known as the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]]. Shackling the power of the trans-time god-beast [[Hytherion]], this Megatron conveyed time-and-space-manipulating powers similar to those of the Alternity upon himself as his different iterations, forging them into one cross-dimensional gestalt-consciousness entity. To battle the Alternity across time and space, the Megatrons copied their methods, projecting their consciousnesses into [[auto-avatar]]s. The Megatron responsible for the scheme took control of a "Premium Le Mans Blue" style auto-avatar, while his first known ally (from an unidentified dimension) possessed a "Blade Silver" body. {{storylink|To Mega Therion}}

The third identified member of the Megatron Aggregate hailed from [[universal stream]] [[Primax 1286.3 Kappa]]. In a "Diamond Black" auto-avatar body, he engaged in battle with "Ultimate Silver" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|Optimus Prime]] across two universal streams, striking at him from the year 2009. This Megatron was amused when Prime deduced that he had an ulterior motive for operating in that year, and so made him a wager: if he could defeat him in a game of his own choosing, he would answer a question honestly. Megatron proposed manipulating the inhabitants of his home universe in a "game full of death and suffering", and infused a portion of his power through a legion of Decepticons (including his own past self) to be pitted against Prime's lone chosen champion, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|To Die Game!}}

With the Hytherion's power under the Aggregate's control, one Megatron and his universe's Decepticons' battle tactics changed from attacking specific strategic targets to widespread, sweeping destruction. {{storylink|Nissan GT-R / Ultra Magnus (Brilliant Pearl White)}}

{{note|Alternity beings are both individuals and a collective of separate entities. More fiction about Megatron's Alternity collective can be found [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Alternity|here]].}}

===''Universe'' cartoon===
[[File:FfE Megatron.JPG|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Cyclonus, if you would please fetch the nail clipper.]]
During the war, Megatron rose up to become leader of the Decepticons. Pursuing Optimus on his quest for more Energon, he shot down his ship. Landing, he, Starscream and Soundwave saw Optimus and his Autobots had survived, and taken disguises. Megatron's eyes turned red as he prepared to scan an alternate mode... {{storylink|Action Blast 1}}

Megatron and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] set up a mining operation near an abandoned [[Rock-It Fuel|gas station]] to extract Earth's natural resources and convert them to [[energon]]. They were discovered by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who created a diversion and knocked Cyclonus out. Megatron then blew the mining operation up with his double-barreled arm cannon and retreated with Cyclonus. {{storylink|Fight for Energon}}

===Robot Heroes===
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Megatron was once Optimus's friend. One day, he decided he wanted to rule the galaxy and have Optimus's Matrix for himself, bringing the two of them at odds. When the Autobots left Cybertron, Megatron and his Decepticons followed them to Earth in order to bring its people peace... through tyranny! Optimus shoved him off though, forcing Megatron to postpone his conquest to another day. {{storylink|I Am Optimus Prime (Robot Heroes)|I Am Optimus Prime}}
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===''Transformers'' (2010) toy bios===
[[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]] was fanatically loyal to Megatron. {{storylink|Lugnut (TF 2010)#Transformers (2010)|''Transformers'' Lugnut toy bio}}

===''Generations'' toy bios===
[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] used to work for Megatron. {{storylink|Drift (G1)#Generations|''Generations'' Drift toy bio}}

[[Straxus (G1)|Darkmount]] was one of the few Decepticons to achieve legendary status on the level of Megatron. {{storylink|Straxus (G1)#Generations|''Generations'' Darkmount toy bio}}

Even Megatron shuddered at the name of the ruthless [[Black Shadow (G1)|Sky Shadow]]. {{storylink|Black Shadow (G1)#Generations|''Generations'' Sky Shadow toy bio}}

===''BeCool'' shorts===
'''Tank Lorry''' (タンクローリー ''Tanku Rōrī'') was a participant in the ''Quiz! BeCool'' show, teamed with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Trailer]]. However, their inability to correctly answer questions or be civil to each other cost them the winning spot. Another BeCool, '''Hyper Tank''' (ハイパータンク ''Haipā Tanku'') was part of the audience. {{storylink|The Story of Quiz! BeCool}} Tank Lorry was part of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Yellow Sports Car]]'s explanation of BeCool marks. {{storylink|The Story of What Do I Know About the BeCool Mark?}} He was later caught in a big traffic accident when Yellow Sports Car spun out of control after slipping on a [[banana]] peel. {{storylink|The Story of Protecting the Signal!}}

It turned out that Tank Lorry was a movie director, and his filming of a movie was interrupted by the fire brigade who thought that the movie's pyrotechnics were an actual raging fire. {{storylink|The Story of the Fire Brigade Dispatch!}}

===''United''===
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Believing Optimus Prime to be dead, Megatron declared himself Cybertron's "Emperor of Destruction", and asked Starscream on the condition of a mysterious "item". Starscream only responded that the object in question would be put to better use under his control... and the conversation was cut short by the timely arrival of Optimus Prime and his troops! Ecstatic to see his old nemesis alive and fighting-fit, Megatron engaged the Autobot while Starscream urged him on. Many future battles would be had between the two rivals, with both combatants upgrading themselves into new bodies over the course of the ages. {{storylink|A New Battle!}}

At some point, [[Darkside Megatron]] was born out of Megatron's mental insanity. {{storylink|Darkside Megatron|''United'' Darkside Megatron toy bio}}
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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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{{storylink|Another Episode, Part 1}} {{storylink|Another Episode, Part 2}} {{storylink|The Fated Rival, Once Again...}} {{storylink|To Earth}} {{storylink|Reunion and Parting}} {{storylink|Plans of the Emperor of Destruction}} {{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|The False Power}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}

===''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R''===
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In a world where the Transformers' war settled into a series of competitive races known as the [[Transformers GT (race)|Transformers GT]], Megatron took on a race car form and became a [[GT Transformer]] under the name '''GT-R Megatron''', though he retained his ruthless nature and favored blasting other racers out of his way with his powerful [[EX. Cannon]]. In order to put an on limit his own strength, he separated his "[[Dark Matrix of Leadership|Dark Matrix]]", the portion of his soul governing his wisdom, into a [[GT Sister]] partner named [[Noa]].

====Comic====
Megatron had a reputation for suddenly showing up at race tracks and blowing away the competition with his incredible speed. This earned him the moniker of "The Silver Tyrant". At [[Noa]]’s urging, Megatron interrupted a race between Star Saber, Optimus Prime and Fortress Maximus as they neared their final laps. He quickly outpaced both Maximus and Saber before challenging Optimus to battle. As the two fought, Megatron explained that he considered the competition to be a farce, as he easily outclassed all those who opposed him. [[Safety Prime]] and his [[GT Sister]] [[Ai (GT)|Ai]] then drove onto the race track, announcing they would not stand for Megatron's grandstanding. In response, Megatron swatted Safety Prime away, and claimed he would soon make his nom-de-guerre all the more appropriate by pulverizing the new arrival. Before Megatron could give Safety Prime a thorough trouncing, Optimus stepped in, claiming he understood Megatron's true motivation for coming to the race track; a dire need for the thrill of the race! Having been promised a true challenge, Megatron took on his car mode once again, and all four Transformers resumed the race. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (comic)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R}}

====''Story of Transformers GT''====
During round 3 of the 19th Transformers GT, GT-R Megatron specifically targeted his rival, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|GT-R Prime]]. Uninterested in other racers, he had Noa lock on his EX. Cannon to any approaching racers so that he could keep them from interfering with his race towards Prime. The first victim of his weapon was [[Star Saber (G1)|GT-R Saber]]. {{storylink|One Shot and One Kill!! –Finishing Blow–}} As he continued to blast everyone out of his way, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|GT-R Maximus]] was displeased with Megatron's violent methods and set out to teach him a lesson with his own weapon, the [[Master Jack Sword]]. {{storylink|A Biggest Sword! –The Last Resort–}}

====Story pages====
During round 3 of the Transformers GT, Megatron burst onto the scene from inside a black trailer and threatened to destroy the race, expressing disappointment that all races so far had failed to excite his warrior's spark. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|GT-R Prime]] understood the newcomer's desire for a truly thrilling race and called upon Megatron to race against him. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|GT-R Megatron Attacks!}} Like other racers, GT-R Megatron attended photo shoots alongside Noa in order to promote coexistence between humans and Transformers. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The Work of the GT Sister Race Queens?}} When a reincarnated [[Unicron]] attacked the Transformers GT finals intending to absorb the GT Transformers' energy, Megatron restored his true strength by using the "Matrix In" ability to recombine with Noa. He then fought and defeated Unicron alongside the other powered-up racers. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The True TFGT}}

===Starscream's New Power===
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Starscream, having just driven off several other Decepticons after grabbing some weapons from [[Shockwave's Tower|Shockwave's lab]], gloated that the Decepticons would soon kneel before him as their new leader. He was unaware of Megatron sneaking up on him as he did so... {{storylink|Starscream's New Power}}

===''Construct-Bots'' cartoon===
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Megatron tried to shoot down [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] while he was showing off his jet mode, only for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to rear-end him, sending Megatron flying. The force of the impact also caused Megatron's parts to come off his chassis. Upon noticing this, Megatron covered himself in shame. {{storylink|Toys & App TV Commercial}}

Megatron was playing cards with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] when [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] attacked their base. Megatron used a nearby Construct-Bots computer terminal to upgrade both his minions. But when it came time to receive his own upgrade, Bumblebee mucked about with the computer, and Megatron got a gumball machine attached to his chest. Enraged, he threw the candy dispensor to the ground, only for gumballs to scatter about and cause him to trip. Falling to the ground, Megatron was left with a bare chassis as the impact caused all his parts to scatter! {{storylink|Intro!}}

Megatron tussled with Bumblebee. Throughout the fight, both 'bots' parts got rearranged in bizarre ways. At the end of the struggle, Bumblebee stood properly assembled, while Megatron found his chassis stripped of its parts! Humiliated, Megatron took off. {{storylink|Switcheroo!}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
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Starscream brought Megatron the disembodied head of Bumblebee, which contained massive amounts of useful information. As a reward Megatron gave Starscream a position of power. {{storylink|The Golden Boys}} The information he gained allowed Megatron to achieve victory against the Autobots and caused Optimus Prime to disappear. Megatron seemed insulted that his foe had abandoned their battle. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} Around this time, Megatron seized the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and bonded it to his [[black hole]] spark. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} The Matrix led him to the face of [[Primus]]. Through it, the Decepticon leader began corrupting [[Vector Sigma]] and subjugated his creator to his will. Cybertron was slowly turned into a massive space ship which would utilize Primus' power to cyberform the entire galaxy. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}}

He then ordered Cybertron moved into the solar system of [[Earth]], where Starscream had retrieved Bumblebee from. {{storylink|I Saw Three Ships}} Megatron was atop his throne in [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] when G.I. Joe began bombing Cybertron with organic matter. The [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] eventually brought him the invaders, only for them to escape, along with some Autobots, when [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] projected an Optimus Prime hologram, causing Megatron to lunge at what he thought was his foe. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} At some point Megatron aligned the Decepticons with Cobra. When [[Destro]] transwarped into Megatron's throne room, the cyber-human impressed Megatron with both his drive and mastery of mechanical life. Megatron allowed him to handle his next mission alone and gave him a gun as a gift to slay the comatose [[Cobra Commander]]. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} Outraged that G.I. Joe was aiding the Autobots, Megatron launched a full attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], recently deposed as Autobot King, tried to kill Megatron personally, only to be slain and salvaged for spare parts and war trophies. Despite [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] coming to aid his comrades, the Decepticon/Cobra alliance prevailed and Megatron allowed Metroplex and Fortress Maximus to slink off in their damaged states (though [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] believed Megatron had wounds to lick). {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

[[File:EverybodyHatesMetroplex-homagesyeessss.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4| This feels right for some reason, [[Megatron (BW)|Yesss.]]]]
Seeking to bring all lifeforms in the universe under his command, Megatron set up a facility to study human and Cybertronian minds; his end goal being to decrypt the living mind under the supervision of [[Doctor Mindbender]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]. {{storylink|Headmasters (issue)|Headmasters}} He made enough progress to override motor functions and watched as Autobot and Joe were pitted against each other in the Polyhex Killway arena. To his mild interest the Autobot [[Galen]] turned out to be a human in armour. Meanwhile, Cybertron had infected [[Saturn]] and [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] with cyberforming, and was beginning to do the same to the moon as he desired. {{storylink|Expelled from the Garden}} When he found Cobra Commander's son Billy, missing an arm and a leg, he grafted cybernetic limbs to him, turning him into a weapon (a great honour in Megatron's view). {{storylink|FCBD Funnies}}

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When Optimus Prime returned to Cybertron, Megatron, feeling nostalgic, engaged him in one-to-one combat. Optimus got the upper hand and cleaved open Megatron's chest, revealing the corrupted Matrix. Realizing that this was the most devastating blow the fight could offer, Megatron abandoned the duel and ordered his troops to overrun the Autobots. Megatron admitted to Optimus that while he liked nostalgia, he was concerned with bigger things. Cybertron had finally reached Earth and the horn-like mega-mountains slammed into it, destroying the organic world. Megatron then shot Optimus through the [[spark]] at point-blank range with his [[fusion cannon]], sending his foe down a pit while the Autobots and Joes watched in horror. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} Megatron celebrated Earth's destruction with his Cobra disciples, consuming Earth [[Skidmark (G.I. Joe)|food]] in honour of the day the planet died. After dinner he took Trypticon upon one of the mega-mountains and used the Matrix to sprout "petals" to clear away the cloud of dust and debris created by the destruction of Earth. {{storylink|Earth: R.I.P.}} When the cloud had cleared, Megatron ordered Primus to transform to robot mode, intending for him to consume the [[Sun]] and supercharge his creation abilities {{storylink|Escape from Primus}}

Before Primus could consume the star, Megatron was assaulted by the sparks of the former [[Prime (rank)|Primes]], who mocked his background and ambition, but he refused to break. The Decepticon leader demanded Optimus show himself, only for Grimlock to appear and take control of his head, which Megatron was wearing. Megatron saw fit to quickly rid himself of the trophy. Gathering all his Decepticon and Cobra minions within Trypticon's forcefield, he directed Primus to begin consuming the Sun. The Autobot/Joe alliance was able to disable the saurian's forcefield and envelop Megatron's forces in [[G.I.Rocket|green bombs]]. [[Cobra Commander]] and his cabal then arrived with the human offering to rid Megatron of the plants if he gave him Mars to rule. Megatron agreed to spare Mars and [[Doctor Venom]] broadcasted the kill signal, which prompted the Decepticon to declare his invincibility. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

In the ensuing battle, Megatron combined the energies of his black hole with the Matrix of Leadership, absorbing all of the Autobots, becoming a monstrous new form he dubbed "Mega-Megatron." Unwilling to hurt their allies, the Joes retreated, but Mega-Megatron's career was short-lived; the ''Nemesis''—commandeered by Shipwreck and Polly—ploughed into the combiner, freeing their friends. Then the legendary Ultra Magnus crashed through Primus's eye, challenging Megatron to a duel. Eager to do away with the old gods of Cybertron, Megatron accepted, and the two combatants battled on the Dyson sphere that had grown around the Earth's Sun. Magnus managed to snatch the Matrix away from the Decepticon conqueror, intent on returning it to its rightful owner—Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime sprang out of Ultra Magnus's body, punching Megatron off of the nearest ledge and sending the Decepticon warlord hurtling into the core of the Sun.

[[File:Pony Megatron Taste Test.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.2|There were no survivors.]]
Trapped in the Sun, Megatron attempted to escape his predicament by using his black hole as a dimensional gateway. The gambit was only partially successful—although Megatron died before he could escape, his body was indeed shunted to another universe. In this distant reality, a group of [[My Little Pony|diminutive horses]] investigated the smoldering remains of the once-mighty conqueror.

Eventually, however, Megatron would be reborn as Galvatron. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}
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===''Angry Birds'' comic===
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Megatron led an attack on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in an attempt to capture the [[AllSpark]] from the Autobots. His attack plan fell apart when Starscream broke rank, leading to Megatron's troops being repelled from the ship. After Optimus delivered a mean right-hook right into the Decepticon leader's jaw, Megatron was sent tumbling after his minions by a blast of water, courtesy of [[Heatwave (G1)|Heatwave]]. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}}
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' continuity===
====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:POTP vote Megatron.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=0.5]]
{{quote|The old ways must fall, and only I have the power to strike the final blow.}}
Megatron was once honored across [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. However, the mighty hero was corrupted by power, and thus he became a tyrant who launched a war of conquest which drained Cybertron of life. Not even that could satisfy his taste for conquest. {{storylink|Megatron (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Megatron toy bio}}

[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]'s preference for playing pranks over battle frustrated Megatron. {{storylink|Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLeader|''Combiner Wars'' Leader Class Skywarp toy bio}}

Megatron was a potential bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. As a force for order, Megatron, tired of the war, planned to tear down the old system and set up a new, united Cybertron... under his rule, of course. Instead, the Matrix went to [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Source:Power of the Primes Fan Vote|''Power of the Primes'' fan poll}}
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====''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons====
{{voiceactor|[[Jason Marnocha]] (English)}}
Before he was leader of the Decepticons, Megatron fought as a gladiator, deriving his name from that of [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}} During the Great War, Megatron killed Optimus Prime and was transformed into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] by the power of Unicron, though both of these were later reversed. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} Starscream constantly schemed to claim leadership from Megatron, though he never succeeded. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Starscream}} Coming to the dire realization that the war against the Decepticons had become a never-ending arms race, Optimus Prime challenged Megatron to single-combat, with their troops acting as witnesses to their terrible and final clash. The battle between both faction leaders ended with Megatron beaten down and goading Optimus into delivering the kill shot. {{storylink|Prelude to Transformers: Combiner Wars - Optimus Prime}} Prime refused to kill him, however, and following the Great War's conclusion, Megatron was abandoned by his troops and ended up isolating himself, preferring to be left alone.

[[File:Unforgotten Windblade Optimus Prime Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Hi, I'm Megatron, and you don't know it yet, but I'm your reason to keep watching.]]
Decades later, as he challenged the Constructicons to a gladiatorial battle in an old Coliseum, he was approached by Optimus and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. Megatron immediately attacked Optimus, eager to continue their longstanding battle, but Optimus and Windblade eventually convinced him of the threat that Starscream and the [[Enigma of Combination]] posed. Driven by his hatred of Starscream, Megatron agreed to join them in their quest to destroy the Enigma. {{storylink|Unforgotten}} The three attempted to sneak into the [[Council of Worlds|council]] tower, but were spotted. Refusing to believe Starscream had no larger scheme up his sleeve, Megatron fired on him, triggering the tower's defenses. {{storylink|Homecoming (CW)|Homecoming}} When [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] appeared, he attempted to make him stand down, but the Combiner refused. He and the others engaged Devastator, but were interrupted by Starscream's use of the Enigma to become a super-Combiner, which Megatron realized was his plan all along. {{storylink|A War of Giants}} He and the others proved no match for the rampaging Starscream and were thrown from the tower, believing they stood no chance. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (CW)|Darkest Hour}} When Windblade suddenly called upon [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to hold Starscream in place, Megatron and Optimus teamed up to deliver a fatal blow from Megatron's rifle mode, destroying Starscream. As the dust settled, Megatron recovered the Enigma and handed it to Windblade before departing once more. {{storylink|Destruction's Dawn}}

[[File:TF-TR-Cartoon-Ep3-Optimus-Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|How's the Pie?]]
As the people of Cybertron rebuilt after the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]], Megatron silently watched Optimus from a distance. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} When the resurrected Trypticon began attacking Metroplex City, Megatron made his way to the battlefield, where he ran into Optimus. Sure that things would work themselves out like always, he initially dismissed Optimus's claims that the battle heralded the return of the [[Thirteen]] and Cybertron's doomsday as lunacy and walked off. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} However, Prime's words stuck with him, and he later found his way to the [[Primal Basilica]] to speak with the [[Mistress of Flame]] about it, but arrived to find her badly beaten. The Mistress of Flame was only able to reveal [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] as her attacker before finally succumbing to her wounds. {{storylink|At the Last Second}} With [[Victorion]] being the next best source of religious information, he next traveled to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to find her, but was accused of murdering the Mistress and attacked by the Combiners. Thanks to Windblade's intervention, Megatron finally explained what happened and asked Victorion if recent events were a sign of the end times. Victorion told him to seek answers from the one he worshipped, and he departed yet again. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}}

Megatron later turned up back in Metroplex City to watch Trypticon fight Fortress Maximus. After some persuasion from Optimus and Windblade, Megatron finally agreed to help them fight, though he insisted that Windblade now owed him and that he was only doing so to find out who was really behind recent events. {{storylink|Consumed}} Ultimately, Trypticon was defeated by the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], but this was immediately followed by the return of Megatronus, the mastermind behind everything. Megatron launched into a speech condemning Megatronus in an attempt to stall for time so Optimus and Maximus could attack, but this proved fruitless and Optimus was killed before Megatronus departed with the Matrix and the Enigma of Combination. In the aftermath, despite everyone else's distrust of him, Megatron asserted that they would need to work together and asked the others to follow him, as he believed he knew where Megatronus was going. {{storylink|All Things Must Pass}}

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[[File:POTP-Cartoon-Ep4-PrimalVsMegatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Primal turns to violence after Megatron says "piss" just ''one'' too many times.]]

Splitting their group up, Megatron led Windblade, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and Victorion to [[Primal Swamp]]. Having read the [[Book of the Second Prophecies]], Megatron was certain they would find the missing [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]] there, though his companions were skeptical. The group found themselves surrounded by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who were convinced Megatron was behind the recent threat of the apocalypse. Despite Megatron's claims to the contrary, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] attacked and sent him hurtling away. {{storylink|The Swamp}} Getting back on his feet, Megatron noticed something shining within the reeds and decided to investigate. {{storylink|Volcanicus (episode)|Volcanicus}} He found a glowing dome and touched it, causing a door to appear. As the others arrived, he told them to wait for him and entered the dome, the door closing behind him. {{storylink|Without Warning}} Inside, he found the Requiem Blaster guarded by [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. The two battled over the Blaster, but when Megatron swore to give his life to save Cybertron, Primal recognized his resolve and relented. Megatron grabbed the gun and emerged from the dome, using it to force an enraged Predaking to stand down. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}}

[[File:POTP-Ep6-Countdown-Megatron-alt-mode.jpg|thumb|275px|Attank on Titan(s Return).]]
Following coordinates obtained from the dome, he led the group to [[Cataclysm Tundra]], where they unearthed the entrance to the [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]]. Pulling up a file on the Requiem Blaster, his search for information was interrupted as a vengeful Overlord pinned him to the ground, eager to destroy the one being who had ever bested him. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} With help from Perceptor, Megatron escaped Overlord's clutches and went toe-to-toe and tank-to-tank with his foe, fighting both him and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]]. Ultimately, Megatron was weakened by the battle, but before Overlord could finish him, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] tossed him the Requiem Blaster and he fired at his opponent, killing him. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} Discussing with Perceptor, he finally realized Megatronus's plan, as well as his goals, just as the former Prime appeared to knock him out and take the Blaster for himself. With their time of reckoning imminent, Megatron suggested they hurry to the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]] to stop Megatronus. Though he was unsure about leading the others on a suicide mission, they finally convinced him, and he mused about what Optimus would think as they pressed on. {{storylink|Consequences}}

[[File:POTP-Ep10-Saga's-End-Megatron-dies.jpg|thumb|300px|left|This feels [[Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future|familiar]]..]]
Despite nearly having their sparks drained while traversing the [[Labyrinth of Tunnels]], he and the others reached the Well in time to interrupt the resurrection process. Giving the others orders, he watched as Solus Prime began to return, explaining the circumstances to her and reaffirming his decision to save everyone. When Megatronus incapacitated the others and prepared to finish them, Megatron moved into his way, refusing to stand down. However, their battle was interrupted by the arrival of Rodimus Cron, now under Unicron's control. {{storylink|Collision Course}} Knowing he wasn't strong enough to take them both on, Megatron stayed to the side during their battle. He waited until they were distracted before attacking the doomsday device at Solus's behest, but was knocked aside by Megatronus. He later watched as Primal was transformed into Optimal Optimus by the Matrix. {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} Having secretly contacted Predaking, he and the others were saved by the Combiner in the nick of time. He attempted to blast Solus with the Requiem Blaster, but Megatronus intervened, only for Solus to kill him herself. Their victory was short-lived, however, as Unicron attempted to use the [[Matrix of Conquest|Matrix of Chaos]] to take control of Megatron and transform him back into Galvatron. Refusing to be controlled by anyone, Megatron decided to sacrifice himself for the good of the planet and his team. Optimal obliged and fired the Requiem Blaster at Megatron and the Matrix, leaving behind no trace of either one. {{storylink|Saga's End}}
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===Metal Earth online bios===
Megatron was the founder of the Decepticon uprising. Even after his near total destruction by the [[AllSpark]], his persevering nature allowed him to return. {{storylink|Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Metal_Earth|''Metal Earth'' Megatron}} <ref>[https://www.metalearth.com/megatron Megatron online bio on Metal Earth website]: "[Megatron i]s the founder of the Decepticon uprising, and their most well-known and feared leader. Megatron has lost battles, but he has never been truly defeated. Even after his near total destruction by the AllSpark, he returned".
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
After [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|the Predacon Megatron]] was able to kill [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and erase the [[Maximal]]s from history, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], in desperation, attacked the unconscious original Megatron with her [[Cyber venom|cyber-venom]]. Whatever effect this had, it was enough to erase the Predacon Megatron from the timeline. {{storylink|A Change to the Agenda}}

At some point in time, Megatron was remade into Galvatron through the power of Unicron. Following Galvatron's death, his remains were used to create the [[G-Virus]], which would replicate the reformatting Megatron had underwent in anyone infected by it. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

Countless years after the Great War had ended, all that was left of Megatron otherwise was his [[Energon mace]], on display in the [[Eject (G1)|Administrator]]'s office. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}} His memory lived on, however, as the legendary leader of the Decepticons and distant ancestor of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s. {{storylink|Identity Politics}} [[Ser-Ket (BWU)|Ser-Ket]], for example, claimed to be part of a warrior lineage that stretched back to Megatron and others. {{storylink|Head Games}}

===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Keiji Fujiwara]] (Japanese)}}
{{Charstubfiction|{{storylink|Mystery of Return of Convoy}} {{storylink|The Road to More Popularity than Autobots}}}}

===ATB Megatron===
[[File:ATB Megatron art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
In [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], Megatron upgraded himself with flight capability and the ability to combine with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] during the latter days of the [[Great War (G1)|third Cybertronian war]]. In response, [[Optimus Prime (G1)#General Optimus|General Optimus Prime]] upgraded himself with heavier armor and weaponry. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime profile card}} During the obligatory Battle for [[Sherman Dam]], Megatron in his ATB form battled Optimus Prime, but the Autobots ultimately won the day thanks to the arrival of the Dinobots. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 6, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 06/09/2015}} At the war's final battle on [[Mirtonia]], the Autobots emerged victorious in routing Megatron's [[Decepticon Empire|Decepticon Star Empire]] when Decepticons accidentally blew up an experimental energon refinery and themselves along with it. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime profile card}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
One Megatron transformed into a shoe. His plot to stamp on the face of liberty forever was foiled with the help of [[Vector Prime]]. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#June 14, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 14/06/2015}}

In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#The Battlestars manga and story pages|Star Convoy]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)#Fire Rodimus|Fire Rodimus]] formed Supernova Convoy to defeat [[Dark Nova|Star Giant]] and Ultra Megatron. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 15, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 15/08/2015}} Some time later, Megatron returned, empowered by [[Nucleon (substance)|nucleon]] but was defeated by Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#July 16, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 16/07/2015}}

Another Megatron from a universe destroyed by [[Unicron]] was reformatted into Unicron's [[Herald of Unicron|Herald]] [[Galvatron (G1)#Dreamwave Armada continuity|Galvatron]].

Yet another Megatron, unhappy with the prospect of his universe being destroyed, killed the aforementioned Galvatron's fellow Herald [[Cyclonus (G1)#Ask Vector Prime|Cyclonus]] by ripping Cyclonus's head off. His universe, however, was ultimately consumed by Unicron as well. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#September 19, 2015|Ask Vector Prime, 19/09/2015}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[File:OMAM3 MegatronSuitOn.JPG|thumb|left|150px]]

In one universe, Megatron and his Decepticons fought against the Autobots until they unleashed their ultimate weapon: the combiner [[Thunder Mayhem]]. Unfortunately, the monstrous gestalt turned on its masters, and ultimately brought about the destruction of Cybertron. Megatron managed to survive the planet's reckoning, and escaped to Earth to hide. His ship's star drive was damaged along the way however, leaving him stranded on the organic world. Though the planet initially only had non-sentient fauna on it, entire cities spontaneously materialized on it at some point, soon followed by humans to populate them. [[File:OMAM3 MegatronRobotMode.jpg|thumb|150px]] Realizing that all of this activity would bring attention to the planet, Megatron took on a [[Pretender]] disguise to hide among the humans, eager to plunder whatever materials he needed to repair his ship and be on his way. Then, a mysterious signal drew him to a specific group of humans. {{storylink|History}} After witnessing [[Vroom (G1)|two of]] [[Crossblades (G1)|their members]] use super-human strength to rescue a man and his daughter from a car wreck, Megatron quickly came to the conclusion that they were also robots in disguise. {{storylink|Assembly (OMAM)|Assembly}}

Seeing [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] getting shot, only for Energon to spill out instead of blood, only served to further prove what Megatron already knew. Megatron confronted the group as they exited a police station, and announced that he was aware that some of their numbers were Cybertronians. A futile attempt to deny the accusation was brushed aside, and Megatron warned the group that a great enemy would be upon them soon. {{storylink|Insight}}

He then had the group follow him by telling them of his space ship, stashed away nearby. As they came upon it, Megatron discarded his human form to reveal his full-sized Pretender shell. He then attacked [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Lisa|Elizabeth]] to goad the Autobots into abandoning their disguises as well. It worked, and Megatron was soon battling Metalhawk, Vroom, and Crossblades while explaining his recent history to them. At Metalhawk's insistence, Megatron then revealed his inner-robot, allowing his opponents to know exactly who they were dealing with. {{storylink|History}} Though trying to get the Autobots to trust him, Thunder Mayhem soon arrived. {{storylink|Divination}} As Megatron watched, Optimus Prime soon revealed himself, having also survived Cybertron's doom, and began fighting the giant. Though Megatron pondered interfering, he was stabbed in the back by [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] only to be saved by [[Toxitron (G1)|Toxitron]]. {{storylink|Pandora's Gift}} Whipping out his Mini-Con servant, [[Spacewarp]], Megatron duelled Ramjet until Thunder Mayhem was felled. While the heroes patted themselves on the back, Megatron donned his disguise once again and headed off into the sunset, content to fight another day. {{storylink|Finale (OMAM)|Finale}}
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===''Age of Time''===
[[File:Prime1StudioSuperiorMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Megatron and his Decepticons attacked Ark on its course to Earth. This resulted in both Ark and Nemesis getting sucked into a wormhole that led them to an [[Live-action film series|alternate dimension]] where Megatron and the other Transformers were somehow amalgamated with their [[Megatron (Movie)#Age of Time|native counterparts]] to form a superior version of themselves.
<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/TFsource/posts/10154472033061711 Images of Prime 1 Studio "Superior Megatron"] from TFSource on Facebook</ref>
<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1395741837139121.1073741971.371066602939988 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF TIME - SUPERIOR OPTIMUS PRIME] by [[Prime 1 Studio]] on Facebook: "The story began when the Ark carrying G1 Optimus Prime and his fellow Autobots was attacked on their route to Earth from Cybertron by Megatron and his evil Decepticons. Both spaceships were sucked into a wormhole and ended up in an alternate dimension. This dimension is the cinematic Transformers universe. Different yet the same, both transformers from the different dimension amalgamated and formed the Superior version of their old self. Hence the New Generation Transformers was formed. To be continued..."</ref> {{storylink|Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Prime 1 Studio|Transformers: Age of Time statue bios}}
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===''Aw Yeah Revolution!''===
[[File:Aw Yeah Revolution! Autobots vs Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Megatron and Soundwave were duking it out against the Autobots before an earthquake made the battleground unstable, forcing both sides to retreat. {{storylink|Aw Yeah Revolution! issue 1|Aw Yeah Revolution! #1}}
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===''My Busy Books''===
Megatron was once honored across Cybertron for being a fearless warrior until he was corrupted by power. Now, he wants to conquer everything but fortunately, the Autobots are here to protect the Earth from him and his evil Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: My Busy Book}}

===''Bumblebee'' graphic novels===
Megatron kicked [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] out of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee - Win If You Dare|Win If You Dare}}

===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
[[File:PrimesDirectivePart1-MegatronAirachnid.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
After the Autobots and Decepticons had warred on [[Earth]] for decades, the planet fell victim to [[World War III]], forcing all Cybertronians to abandon the blighted globe. Megatron led his troops back into space aboard [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], having the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] follow the Autobots aboard [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. After decades in space, the Autobots found [[energon]] on [[Cygnus Seven]] prompting the Decepticons to strike. Though the Decepticons overpowered their foes, history repeated itself and the Autobot ship fell down onto the planet, the impact sending all aboard into [[stasis lock]]. When the [[Federation]] moved onto Cygnus Seven in the 23rd century, their survey team inadvertently reactivated Fortress Maximus's autonomic systems, the Titan's repair beam striking Megatron so could investigate. Reactivated, Megatron revived his troops and was quick to order an attack on the surface. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}}

With Federation firepower proving no match for the Decepticons, the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']] was called in. As the Seekers harassed the ship's away team, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] emerged from the mine shaft only for [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]] to knock him into stasis. The Decepticons quickly surrounded the organics whereupon Megatron ordered their execution only for [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s weapon to restore communications to the human ship allowing for a [[photon torpedo]] barrage. Deciding to withdraw until they had more information, Megatron led his troops to a nearby moon where they found Trypticon being occupied by [[Klingon]]s. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

[[File:PrimesDirectivePart2-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Though initially intrigued by the human-hating [[alien]]s, Megatron soon came to doubt their usefulness as allies until [[Kuri]] revealed their cloaking technology. After having Trypticon scan the downed [[Warbird (Star Trek)|warbird]] and cripple the ''Enterprise'', Megatron led the charge back to the mining colony. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} Once Trypticon had revealed his robot mode, Megatron teleported onto the battlefield with the intent to slay Optimus Prime. Before he could finish his foe, Fortress Maximus entered the battle. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Three}}

[[File:PrimesDirectivePart5-Megatroncaptured.jpg|thumb|right|300px|I came here with a simple dream: a dream of killing all humans. And this is how it must end? Who's the ''real'' 7-billion-ton robot monster here? Not I...]]

Caught off-guard by the Autobot Titan, Megatron called for air support only for Starscream to vanish. His second soon reappeared, streaking away to conquest with a cache of [[dilithium]]. Realizing what had happened, Megatron tried to execute the Klingons (who were eager to die) only for the Autobots to swarm him. When Trypticon was sent tumbling, Megatron ordered the Decepticons after Starscream, swearing to return and crush the [[Federation]]. As Trypticon warped after Starscream, Megatron revealed to Soundwave that he was finally going to execute Starscream for all his betrayals. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Four}}

Arriving at the Klingon homeworld of [[Kronos]], Megatron crashed into the chamber of the [[Klingon High Council]] and promptly executed Starscream before ordering his forces to raze Kronos before the Autobots and [[Starfleet]] arrived. Even with Optimus's wounds healed, Megatron still managed to best his opposite, having Soundwave unleash the audio disruptor waves. Megatron's conquest were not to be however, for the frequency Soundwave used had no effect on Klingon biology allowing them to summon a fleet of warbirds that defeated the Decepticons. By the terms of Kirk's peace with the Klingons, Megatron was left as a prisoner of the Klingons, glaring hatefully at the beasts who'd restrained him. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:Earthrise-Megatron-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|"Why did they change my motto?!"]]
{{bigquote|Victory through strength.}}

Before the war for Cybertron, Megatron partook in the [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial events]] at [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], which led to his rise to power and began the Decepticon revolution. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}} Aiding in Megatron's take over, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] designed both Megatron's "D50-R35 Fusion Cannon" and "HPR Telescopic Laserstrike Launcher". Both of these weapons could combine and modlock into the "NFM Particle Beam Megalauncher" using the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files#Weapons database|Decepticon weapons database on Hasbro Pulse}}<ref>[https://hasbropulse.com/blogs/unboxed/transformers-wfc-siege-megatron-combat-weapons-guide "''Siege'' Megatron C.O.M.B.A.T. Weapons Guide" on Hasbro Pulse]</ref> During the war, Megatron was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Force Infantry General]] and the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the final days of the war for Cybertron, Megatron's last known location was Kaon, the now-impenetrable metropolis that served as his main base of operations. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

With Cybertron's fate sealed and the Autobots gone, the Decepticons followed them closely through space aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. During this period, Megatron's primary objective was conquest and his primary weapon was his Fusion Cannon. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' webpage]</ref> In the midst of their mission, Megatron discovered that ''Nemesis'' crewmember Counterpunch was actually an Autobot double agent named [[Punch (G1)|Punch]]. Once his identity was discovered, Punch escaped the ''Nemesis'' in an escape pod and made his way to the nearby Disaster Planet, [[Master (planet)|Dominus]]. Megatron, in retaliation, sent [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] to hunt him down. {{Storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Dominus Criminal Pursuit marketing material}}<ref>[https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-F1144-Trans-Fall-3/dp/B0855748HF Dominus Criminal Pursuit on Amazon]</ref>

Closer than ever to reaching the Allspark, the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies. With these beast-mode Transformers from the future intending of changing the fate of Cybertron, Optimus Prime and Megatron must fight their greatest battle as they come to face the consequences of their war.

During this period, Megatron [[trans-scan]]ned an Earth tank, with the Fusion cannon and his gladiatorial strength as his power and weapons. His core traits were his determination, desperation, and hunger for power, and Megatron's message from the future was that the key to the future is in his hands. As the ''Voyager'' Golden Disk foretold, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was Megatron's future evolution. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

Megatron was one of a few 'bots with three possible destinies recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]]. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}
*In one destiny, Megatron returned to the gladiator fighting pits.
*In another destiny, he became Galvatron and wore the [[Matrix of Leadership]] chained around his neck.

In other possible destinies recorded on the ''Voyager'' Golden Disk, Megatron was captured by the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Ark]]. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files#Autobots vs. Decepticons stop motion|Autobots vs. Decepticons stop motion}}}}
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jason Marnocha]] (English), [[Hōchū Ōtsuka]] (Japanese)|[[Guilherme Lopes]] (Portuguese), [[Eilias Changuel]] (French), [[Sascha Rotermund]] (German), [[Dario Oppido]] (Italian), [[José Escobosa]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Gerardo Vásquez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Parminder Ghumman]] (Hindi)}}
[[File:WarForCybertronSiege Ep1.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Missed me?]]

Megatron was once a miner who toiled under the corrupt regime of the [[Quintesson]]s, {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}} toiling away in the mines along with other downtrodden 'bots like [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} and fighting for the amusement of his masters. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}} Megatron joined [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] in taking a stand against the government, {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} and befriended Trion's students becoming close with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and viewed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] as a brother. Megatron and Ultra Magnus fought together in the battle of [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]], where the two worked together rather effectively to achieve victory. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}} Megatron eventually decided that Alpha Trion was not doing enough, and killed him, forming the Decepticons so he could free Cybertron his own way. Megatron came up against the Autobots, led by Optimus and Magnus, and civil war began between the two sides. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

Years into the war, Megatron's forces had nearly routed the Autobots and pushed them to the brink. The Decepticon leader himself took to the front lines during an altercation with the Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and the neutral scout [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]; taking a moment to mock [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s latest failure, Megatron unsuccessfully tried to appeal to Wheeljack's sense of reason, chastised Bumblebee for not choosing a side, and eventually prepared to execute them—only for Optimus to intervene and escape after [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] launched an ambush that stopped Megatron from delivering the final blow. Later, Megatron made a speech to the Decepticons regarding recent events that claimed that the battle was the result of a failed assassination attempt, before Ultra Magnus arrived to discuss a possible peace conference. {{storylink|Siege episode 1}} The Decepticon leader hoped that Magnus had come to discuss an unconditional surrender, but when Magnus told him that he would agree to no such thing, Megatron had Magnus imprisoned. Later, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] discussed the possibility of the [[AllSpark]]'s existence and the idea of using the mythical artifact to forcibly reprogram the Autobots into Decepticons, although Megatron remained hesitant to commit to the idea. Later, after a failed ambush resulted in the apparent death of Impactor, Megatron held [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] responsible for the bungled operation. His patience waning, Megatron returned to Magnus's cell to demand the location of Autobot headquarters, and although Magnus pleaded for Megatron to end the war honorably, Megatron gave Shockwave the go-ahead to find the AllSpark. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}
Megatron broadcasted another transmission to his loyal Decepticons and announced Impactor's apparent death while urging any Autobots to turn themselves in, before intervening in a squabble between [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. In-between coordinating the search for the AllSpark, Megatron oversaw Magnus's interrogation and authorized Shockwave to use whatever methods deemed necessary to retrieve the location of the Autobot base. When Magnus attempted to escape and pointed a gun at Megatron's back, the Decepticon leader showed little unconcern, aware that the Autobot would adhere to his code of honor, and when Magnus didn't take the shot Jetfire subdued Magnus and returned him to Decepticon custody, where another round of agonizing torture seemingly broke Magnus. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} A shackled Magnus led Megatron and the other Decepticons to the old Tarn-Hauser Gate, which he claimed housed the Autobot base, but when Megatron investigated he found that his prisoner had deceived him and executed him on the spot. Disillusioned by this show of brutality, Jetfire finally broke with the Decepticon ranks and flew off; in response, Megatron ordered his [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]s to kill the traitor. When Starscream reported that Jetfire was dead, Megatron promoted him to Air Commander as a reward. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}
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Magnus's death had triggered the remote transmission of the [[Alpha Trion Protocols]] the Autobot had carried for so long, and in response Shockwave engineered a computer virus that would travel through Cybertron's infrastructure to wipe the processors of everyone who had carried it. Despite Soundwave's warnings that the virus would take its toll on the planet, an undaunted Megatron ordered him to proceed. Thanks to the virus, the Decepticons finally discovered the location of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', and Megatron announced his intent to personally lead the final assault. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}} In the final battle, Megatron attempted to stop Optimus Prime from throwing the AllSpark through the spacebridge by destroying, warning his nemesis that removing the artifact from Cybertron would kill the planet. Indeed, Megatron nearly seized the AllSpark, only for a shot from Bumblebee to stun him momentarily and drop it. Optimus was able to put the artifact beyond Megatron's reach, and the subsequent arrival of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] prevented the Decepticons from destroying the starship as it rocketed through the space bridge portal. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

Megatron was having an internal debate with Ultra Magnus' head after Primes decision to take the Allspark off-world, when Shockwave asks for an audience. Shockwave asked if he can take Sector 12 offline and filter the resources towards Project [[Nemesis (G1)|''Nemesis'']]. Megatron decided to visit Sector 12 himself. There he was greeted with joy from his men. [[Shamble]] gave a tour of the outpost, all the while complimenting Megatron as his leader. Shockwave sent a message to again inquire about Sector 12, but Megatron had still not decided yet. He was finally shown the infirmary, which held the majority of the workforce. Megatron left the outpost and contacted Shockwave, affirming Sector 12 can be taken off-line. Screams from the troops stationed inside could be heard as Megatron left. Shockwave explained how progress is going on Project Nemesis when Starscream brought a captured [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] and the rest of her Autobot group. Megatron was complimentary on resourcefulness as a leader. He was then disgusted to see Jetfire the traitor. Megatron showed the group a demonstration of Project Nemesis and then promised they will be next. Elita-1 was horrified that Megatron would commit such atrocities to his own men, but Megatron deflected all fault, blaming it on Prime. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}}
Megatron met with Elita-1 and tried to convince her to stop the conflict and work together. She scoffed at the idea, looking up to him at the start of the revolution, but now only seeing a monster. Enraged, Megatron ordered Elita-1 to be taken away and asked Ultra Magnus' head to stop looking at him that way, hinting at signs of madness. Megatron brought Elita-1 in-front of him and tried to convince her to join him again and rule by his side. Elita-1 declined the offer and was placed in the Project Nemesis tubes. Megatron was alerted that the Autobots had escaped and told Shockwave to harvest another sector instead. Soundwave then informed him that a message was received from the Ark. Megatron ordered Shockwave to activate the Nemesis, which descends through the cloud cover to reveal itself to the Decepticon forces below. They would use the Nemesis to leave Cybertron and hunt down Optimus Prime, who was being tracked by [[Doubledealer]]. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}
The ''Nemesis'' arrived at the [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] Station. Wanting to interrogate Prime on the Allspark's location, Megatron decided to board the station. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 3}}
Megatron blasted [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s hand, forcing him to drop a captured Prime. Megatron vowed that Prime is his to finish. He then ordered his Decepticons to attack Scorponok. Megatron watched Optimus pick up an explosive charge and attacked him before he could use it. Megatron easily defeated Optimus and planned to destroy him with his fusion cannon when Scorponok attacks both of the leaders. As Megatron was bearing down on Optimus, Optimus detonates his charge with a laser-blast, causing an explosion which knocked everyone to the ground. Optimus found Megatron pinned to the wall with a metal-beam. Optimus admitted to Megatron that he should not have ejected the Allspark off-world. Megatron informed Optimus about Project Nemesis. Optimus was horrified and asked about Elita-1. Megatron replied that she is most probably dead. Optimus could not bring himself to let Megatron die and decided to take Megatron with him. Megtron scoffed at the idea and told Optimus that with out Megatron, the Autobots cause would most likely become victorious. Optimus retorted that without Optimus, Megatron would not have had a target to unite the Decepticons. The two leaders agreed to work together to bring back the Allspark to Cybertron. Optimus then pulled out the girder out of Megatron. Megatron, who was supported by Optimus, orders his forces to cease fire after they were engaged in battle with the Autobots. His troops then ran over to help him. Starcream stepped in-front of the wounded Megatron and decleared himself leader. Megatron blasted him with his fusion cannon, which sent him spiraling off the walkway. Scorponok then emerged and attacked again sending Megatron flying. He was caught by Prime. They then ordered their troops to attack Scorponok. Megatron was repaired by Wheeljack. Optimus was about to be stung by Scorponok's tail when Megatron blasted Scorponok, forcing him to retreat. Megatron then decided that the truce was over and condemned the Autobots to death. Optimus compared Megatron to the Quientessons, which caused an inquiring Scorponok to come back and attack the Decepticons. The gravity level was switched off, which caused all the Decepticons and Scorponok to float up and allowed the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 4}}

[[File:Earthrise5MegatronPowerup.jpg|thumb|250px|left|NOW I HAVE TOTAL POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR]]
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{{charfictionstub|''Earthrise'', ''Kingdom''}}

=== 2019 IDW continuity ===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part One|''Transformers'' #1]]}}

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePartThree-gladiators.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Lugging a nut.]]

Megatron was forged during the great Age of [[Expansion]], the heyday of the Cybertronian race. Inspired by the rhetoric of his [[mentor]] [[Termagax]], he chose to become a miner in the knowledge that his efforts would fuel the expansion of the Cybertronian hegemony. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} In this prosperous era, Megatron worked in the mines and spent his spare time in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s [[gladiatorial combat|gladiator pits]], where he became a renowned fighter. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} Early in his life, he befriended [[Codexa]]'s mentee, an idealistic archivist named [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|Orion Pax: Free Fall}} Megatron also followed the exploits of the adventurous [[Cryak]] until an accident forced the famous explorer into permanent [[immersant|immersion]]. {{storylink|I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream}}

During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Megatron served under the [[Great General]] [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} In the battle that leveled [[Yuss]], Megatron encountered [[Exarchon]] for the first time; although the enigmatic warlord claimed that he had plans for Megatron, [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]'s [[Strika's Heavies|artillery unit]] rescued Megatron at the last moment. Megatron's close call had a profound effect on his psyche: over time, he came to believe that it was not Exarchon's evil deeds or exotic technology that defined him, but his ''will'', demented as it was. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} After the end of the war, Megatron and Orion Pax were part of the work teams assigned to help rebuild Iacon. Over several kilocycles, Megatron was a member of the mining team who worked to hollow out and convert a captured planetoid into the massive [[Winged Moon]], a massive energon-harvesting facility connected to Cybertron via a [[Tether|space elevator]]. {{storylink|Orion Pax: Free Fall}}

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Although Megatron believed that they could rebuild the planet to be better than ever, the ratification of the [[Nominus Edict]], ostensibly a measure to limit the destructive reach of the Cybertronian race, shuttered mines, shipyards, and gladiatorial arenas across Cybertron, to Megatron's frustration. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} Frustrated by what she perceived as [[Nominus Prime]]'s attempt to stymie the potential of the Cybertronian species, Termagax founded the "[[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]" party in the hopes of advocating peaceful change. On the night before the official opening of the Winged Moon, Megatron and Orion Pax met at the Tether, and Megatron revealed that he would follow his former mentor into politics, while Orion informed his friend that he would take a tour of Cybertron's colonies. Megatron stopped the elevator halfway up the Tether and invited Optimus along on his journey into Cybertron's orbit, with the intent to teach Orion what he had learned from Termagax: perfect equilbrium, the kind promised by the Nominus Edict, was a lie; to maintain balance, one had to move with the times. As their orbit decayed, the pair plummeted into the [[Leachate Lagoon]]s; when Orion was unmoved by Megatron's sentiments, Megatron snapped that Orion could do as he pleased out in space—''he'' would stay on Cybertron and reshape it. {{storylink|Orion Pax: Free Fall}}

At some point after this, Megatron successfully ran for office and eventually won a seat on Cybertron's [[Senate]], a representative of the Ascenticon party alongside [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. Despite her fiery speeches and willingness to call out the more conservative members of the planetary government, the Ascenticons still only controlled less than a quarter of the body and couldn't affect the change Termagax desired. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} A frustrated Termagax eventually resigned from politics and recused herself from civilization entirely. Before she left, she entrusted the Ascenticon movement to her former protege in the hopes that his drive and energy would make him an effective political leader... even though some 'bots, like her friend [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], worried that she'd just handed over the reins to a dangerous ideologue. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}}

Free to take the party wherever he pleased, and confident that fate had chosen ''him'' to reshape Cybertron's future, Megatron began to reshape the Ascenticon movement into an effective engine of populist change. The party's upper echelons expanded to include Strika, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} and Megatron would turn Iacon's abandoned gladiator arena into [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|a headquarters]]; {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} a more ominous development, however, would be his secret involvement with [[The Rise]], an extremist splinter faction whose acts of violence and vandalism provoked civil unrest. By selectively unleashing The Rise to inflame preexisting tensions, Megatron used their existence as a way to legitimize his movement; {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} in public, he would denounce their actions, and distance the public face of the Ascenticon movement from their crimes. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} However, when the Rise proved too unpredictable to safely contain, Megatron smuggled [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who'd been exiled from the planet for his crimes during the war, back to Cybertron and put him in control of The Rise in the hopes that he could keep their most notorious members under control. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

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As Megatron tightened his grip on the party, his rhetoric slowly ramped up. His speeches and broadcasts grew increasingly inflammatory, and his rallies left more and more bystanders and security forces injured. After one such rally left a dozen injured, Orion Pax met with Megatron in Iacon and unsuccessfully tried to convince him to cancel his latest speech in [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part One}} After marching to Tarn with Soundwave and his followers, Megatron staged a false assassination attempt on his life, {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}} and used this as an opportunity to unveil a private security force, the [[Ascenticon Guard]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} Megatron was later in attendance at [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s funeral, but nearly throttled [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] when the head of the [[Senate Guard]] made a pointed comment about Termagax. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} Sometime afterwards, Megatron gave another speech criticizing the Nominus Edict. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}}

As it turned out, not even Shockwave could temper the worst impulses of the criminals who made up The Rise. Brainstorm had been murdered by Rise member [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], and when the ex-Riser [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], during an attempt to silence a [[Voin]] witness, went rogue and killed the newborn [[Rubble]], Megatron had no choice but to shift tactics and contain the political fallout. After first visiting Termagax to make sure that she would not come out of exile to interfere, {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}} Megatron brought Ascenticon Guard members [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] along to his next Senate meeting and offered his condolences to Bumblebee for Rubble's death. To Megatron's ire, the Senate meeting brought no progress or change; when the Ascenticon leader angrily stormed out, his presence sparked a riot that forced his bodyguards to handle the angry crowd. That night, Megatron visited Shockwave to chew him out for his idiotic decisions and told him to fall into line, lest he throw him back to the authorities. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPartFive-megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"[[When Continents Collide|YOU BLUNDERING TAPE-FILLED ''IDIOT''!]]"]]

Megatron's troubles only continued to increase when he discovered that Soundwave had played a role in Rubble's death when he'd passed information from [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] on to Shockwave, who'd in turn sent Quake to silence the loose end. When [[Security Operations]] arrived to collect Barricade from Ascenticon headquarters, Megatron called in The Rise to launch a staged attack and collect Barricade amidst the confusion. That evening, following a successful performance, Megatron gave another speech to Cybertron, denouncing the ineptness of [[Security Operations]] and proclaiming that the Ascenticons would bring much needed order to the planet, before he unveiled [[Decepticon|a new symbol]] for the faction. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePartThree MegatronBeatsShockwave.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Yeah, none of [[The Worse of Two Evils!|that]] this time around, buddy.]]

The Rise continued to operate outside Megatron's direct control and grew into a direct threat to his political legitimacy—when a group of four Risers were interrupted while stealing energon, they fled to an immersant Titan. Soundwave attempted to peacefully extricate the four, but when it became clear that they knew too much, he instead used explosives to destroy the Titan and passed it off as a suicide bombing. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} Aware that the destruction of a Titan would only further weaken his cause, Megatron set out to finally put Shockwave in his place. After first supercharging himself on energon, Megatron travelled to Shockwave's hidden bunker, ordered him to summon his lieutenants [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]], and beat Shockwave within an inch of his life. To Shockwave and his lieutenants, there could be no further confusion: it was not the Ascenticons and the Rise working together, but everyone and everything in service to the will of Megatron. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}}

Word of Soundwave's true actions at the Titan had reached Sentinel Prime, and he was prepared to arrest the senator on suspicion of collaboration with the Rise. Sentinel instructed [[Heretech]] of the Reversionists to inform Megatron and the Ascenticons that a special Senate debate would be held to consider a unified administration, with Megatron receiving an official voice in policy. Instead, Heretech told Megatron the truth: the debate was nothing but a ruse to get Soundwave into the Senate precincts for his arrest. Starscream also sidled up to Megatron after Heretech delivered his message and departed. Openly proclaiming he was waiting to choose sides until a winner was evident, the Head of Cybertronian Intelligence informed Megatron that Bumblebee had a deep personal debt to Orion Pax, and was likely responsible for passing on word of Soundwave's actions to the Autobots in the first place. Even Megatron was shocked by the idea, considering it a personal betrayal by Pax if it were true. His conversations with Elita-1 afterwards about Bumblebee's activities in the Guard made it clear to Megatron that Starscream was right. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Four}}

With no other way forward, Megatron was forced to put his ultimate contingency plan into play: engineering a planetary disaster that would allow the Ascenticons to use the crisis as a stepping stone to seize power. To this end, members of The Rise carried out a sophisticated terrorist attack that saw them awaken the titan [[Vigilem]] and use him to deliberately bring down the Tether that connected the Winged Moon to Cybertron. After the Tether fell, Megatron ordered his fellowe Senators into action, then removed Elita from her position as head of the Guard and ordered the Ascenticons to carry out an ultimately unsuccessful assassination on Bumblebee. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} He later gave a broadcast that denounced the Autobots branding his faction as "Decepticons" and using the recent tragedies to institute more restrictive laws. Watching the speech, Orion Pax noted that, for all his failings, Megatron had clear endgame in mind, while the Autobots could only stay the course. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors|Tremors}}

[[File:WeHaveDecievedYou-Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"My brothers, now the next step of our plan shall commence! You must all go and spread the word of frowning!"]]

When Sentinel made the decision to convene the Senate without Megatron or his Ascenticons, Megatron put the final stage of his takeover into play. After arriving with his fellow Senators Strika and Ratbat, Megatron had one last standoff with Orion—who warned Megatron that his increasingly violent approach would eventaully consume him—he pushed his way into the building, took the podium, and publicly embraced the "Decepticon" moniker by arguing that they had deceived the people of Cybertron by hiding their desire to affect change by any means nessecary. After condemning the Autobot government and announcing that the Rise no existed, Megatron decreed that the Senate had failed and would be dissolved. At these words, concealed Decepticons stormed the Senate, overwhelmed the lightly armed Senate Guard, and took almost everybody inside hostage. Once he'd secured the building, Megatron prepared to bring the news to the rest of Cybertron; the Decepticons were here to stay, to bring peace and order to the planet. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

Imprisoning key Senate figures in lower levels of the building, Megatron went to speak with the now-shackled Sentinel Prime. Ignoring Sentinel's warnings of the wrath a new age of expansion would bring upon Cybertron, Megatron instead wondered if taking the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from the Autobot leader would grant him authority over his followers. Megatron then stopped to confront Orion Pax over his perceived betrayal in sending Bumblebee to infiltrate the Ascenticon ranks, furiously telling his former friend that Orion was now irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Soon thereafter, Megatron broadcast another holographic message across Cybertron, telling the populace to remain inside and not interfere with the Decepticons' takeover. He then returned to deliver his terms to the rest of the captive senators, but an attack on the building by the Autobots interrupted him. Megatron ordered Strika's "[[Strika's Heavies|New Heavies]]" to repel them, and soon received a report from [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] that Sentinel Prime had been sighted leaving the premises. A frustrated Megatron ordered the [[Rainmaker]]s to retrieve Sentinel. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

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After the Rainmakers had dealt with Sentinel's escape by executing him, an unconcerned yet displeased Megatron attached a [[fusion cannon]] to his arm before shifting his focus to those Cybertronians who oversaw the day-to-day functions of the planet, being informed that Starscream had requested another meeting. With Soundwave at his side, Megatron met the head of intelligence only for Soundwave to quickly grow tired of Starscream's smugness and unleash his sonic cannon on the Seeker. Just as Starscream was ready to speak, Megatron was informed that Termagax had returned. Confronting his mentor in the courtyard, Termagax denounced Megatron as an egomaniac and he promptly slew her. Just as he began to rally his troops once more, he was informed that what'd he destroyed was actually a [[spectrosynth drone]]. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

Megatron and the Decepticons consolidated control over Iacon. They used Andromeda's broadcasts for propaganda messaging, denouncing many of the past government's statements as self-serving lies. From that, Megatron was able to declare alleged-Riser Sixshot as an honored member and new leader of the Decepticon Guard. Security Operations was dismantled and the Guard became the new and only source of authority on the streets. Energon distribution and the Titan Hub were two more assets brought under Decepticon control. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} Starscream's intelligence alerted Megatron to the presence of unthawed Titansparks under the [[Forge Pyramid]], and so that became the next target for Decepticon occupation. [[Strika's Heavies]] and the Rainmakers led an assault on the Pyramid, opposed by Optimus Prime's remaining forces, while Megatron consulted with the Rise's techy trinity at the Titan Hub. Megatron wanted renewed access to the Titan Net, but Mindwipe's data experts informed him they had done too good a job sabotaging it during the Tether mission. Megatron ordered them to accelerate the Titans' end, bringing down the orbital Titans so they couldn't be repaired by a rival faction and used against the Decepticons. The battle at the Forge Pyramid also went poorly, as the Pyramid went into meltdown and collapsed inwards. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} A single Titan spark survived the Pyramid's death, which Megatron kept in his custody. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}}

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A final parley occurred between Megatron and Optimus Prime, conducted holographically with Strika and [[Pyra Magna]] as their stand-ins. Megatron denounced Orion Pax's authority as a "Prime", and refused to listen to his mystical ramblings about some deeper threat coming for them in the future. He ended the conversation and had Strika deploy hidden Decepticon forces to stagger Pyra Magna. Megatron's intent had been to keep Orion talking long enough for Soundwave to trace the Autobots' location. However, it turned out the Autobots had already abandoned the city, leaving Iacon and traveling beyond Megatron's immediate reach. Optimus Prime and the Autobots would continue to stymie his efforts in the future. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

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As Megatron consolidated his powerbase in Iacon, he contemplated forming a specialized public-relations unit that would root out any Autobot stragglers operating in or near the city and met with Sixshot to discuss the proposition. Although he briefly considered appointing Starscream to the position, he ultimately decided against it and chose Soundwave instead. {{storylink|I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream}}

Megatron met with the infamous [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] once the teleporter resurfaced in Iacon. He was quite leery about trusting one of Exarchon's biggest collaborators, even if Skywarp switched sides at the tail end of the war. Once Soundwave reported that Termagax had been located, Skywarp ended their debate by teleporting away to find his old comrade, Shockwave. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

Following the loss of the [[Enigma of Combination]], Megatron tasked [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] with rebuilding the Pyramid before he was summoned to his throne room when Ultra Magnus was brought in. When Magnus tried to warn Megatron of the Sea of Rust, the Insecticons and Exarchon, the warlord simply scoffed that such threats could be met as a united force if the Autobots surrendered to him, ordering Magnus to be imprisoned while he planned an assault on Crystal City, though he allowed Strika and Starscream to investigate the claim that [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] had been claimed by Exarchon. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}} Cyclonus later arrived, repeating the same warnings about Exarchon. Though disbelieving in such a danger, Megatron was intrigued by Starscream's suggestion that they use the rumours to their advantage and paint the Decepticons as benevolent protectors against an ancient foe. {{storylink|War's End Part One}}

Megatron was later contacted by Strika, relaying a parley from Optimus Prime who desired a ceasefire to deal with the threats of the [[rust worm]]s, Insecticons and Exarchon, promising that Cybertron would be Megatron's once they were dealt with. {{storylink|The Landscape of Fear}} At Starscream and Soundwave's advice, Megatron agreed to the temporary truce, sending Sixshot and Slipstream's teams to the [[Sonic Canyons]] to find and destroy the Threefold Spark. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}}

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Learning from Skywarp that Shockwave was serving the Threefold Spark again, Megatron, flanked by Skywarp and the Rainmakers, made for the bunker. Meeting Exarchon once again, Megatron fired on the ancient warlord, sending him stumbling back into [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]'s lethal touch. After delegating Skywarp to the Canyons to steal any hidden treasures, Megatron demanded Shockwave explain himself. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} Shockwave proceeded to inform Megatron of the returned [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and their [[combiner|combined]] form of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Megatron offering Shockwave a conditional pardon if the combiner would serve him. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}} After Skywarp returned from the Canyons with an [[imploder]], Megatron had him use it to hold Optimus Prime's position until Megatron arrived to speak with the Autobot leader. {{storylink|End of Time}}

Upon arriving, Megatron rejected Prime's plea to allow the Autobots to leave Cybertron, knowing that they would hinder his galactic conquest before he demanded the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. As the two leaders came to blows, Skywarp used the imploder to bar the Autobots from interfering while Strika held back any Decepticon who wished to help. The stalemate was broken when the Autobot combiner [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] arrived, his approach shocking Skywarp enough to have him lower his guard and be teleported away by [[Jumpstream]]. Unwilling to engage the combiner without his own, Megatron allowed the Autobots to press on to the [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. After he reclaimed his fusion cannon, Megatron called for the Constructicons to meet with the larger army at Darkmount.

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With his army massed, Megatron led the charge on Darkmount. Though the Decepticons easily overwhelmed the defences, the tide turned when [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]] used the [[Combination Core]] to incorporate an additional five Autobots into Computron, the ten Autobot combiner easily overpowering Devastator. Unimpressed by the giant, Megatron ordered all Decepticons to fire on Computron, breaking him apart. As Megatron prepared to execute Computron's components, Starscream landed to warn him of the Autobots launching, their escape ships taking off before anything could be done. Aware that the war had only just begun, Megatron ordered the Autobot prisoners taken to Iacon. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

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====Alternate future====
In the future where Exarchon returned and conquered Cybertron, Megatron was one of the bodies hosting the Threefold Spark, along with Onslaught and Shockwave. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} The Lord of Cybertron met with Jumpstream briefly before selling her off to the mercenaries. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}}
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===''Mazinger Z versus Transformers''===
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===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
[[File:GhostsOfCybertronPart2-GhostMegatron.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Oh no! That robot is a ghost!"]]
When the Autobots fled Cybertron following the end of the Great War, the planet was visited by [[Gozer]], whom Starscream contemptuously attacked with a [[null-ray]], the entity reflecting the attack back at the Decepticons. Though Soundwave found that the invader's power warranted a distress beacon, Megatron refused to stand down and, after tossing [[Vinz Clortho]] aside, confronted the being who asked him to choose the form of Cybertron's destroyer only to quickly disappear, stating that the choice had been made. Hesitatingly, Starscream revealed that he'd had a passing thought, that only he could destroy Cybertron, Gozer reappearing as a titanic version of the Seeker. After venting some anger at Starscream, Megatron summoned his army to fight the invader. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Even with their mightiest [[combiner]]s however, the Decepticons could not match Gozer's power. As Megatron prepared to execute Starscream for giving the Traveller a form, [[Decepticon High Command]] was approached by [[Kremzeek]] the Scavenger who offered to save the quartet from Gozer's wrath. Though initially unwilling, Megatron was convinced by Shockwave to hear out the being. Agreeing, Megatron was turned into a [[ghost]] along with his servants. In return for this however, Kremzeek wanted their aid in finding and absorbing the [[AllSpark]]. Along with Soundwave and Shockwave, Megatron refused, resulting in the trio being absorbed into Kremzeek's being. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}} {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

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Roughly a thousand years later, on the planet Earth, Kremzeek's physical body was destroyed when the Scavenger made physical contact with [[Killerwatt|an electricity consuming ghost]], freeing Megatron's spirit. Though Optimus Prime offered to use the AllSpark to grant the Decepticons new bodies, Megatron thought only of finally ending their rivalry, lunging at the Prime. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 4}}

Continually rebuking Optimus' offer of aid, Megatron engaged his foe in close quarters combat until he was the last Decepticon standing. When Optimus delivered an uppercut, Megatron tumbled backwards into the Autobot scientist [[Ectotron]], accidentally possessing his body. Delighted by the situation, Megatron used Ectotron's body to beat down Optimus before he was forced down with [[Ray Stantz]] dumping a vial of [[mood slime]] into the Autobot's body. The supernatural substance forced Megatron out though he was quick to reconstitute himself into a more monstrous form. Though Megatron dreamed of possessing Optimus Prime's body and using his nemesis's army to rebuild the [[Decepticon Empire]], Ectotron managed to snag the warlord with his [[proton pack]] before imprisoning him in a [[ghost trap]]. When Optimus Prime left Earth, he took Megatron's ghost with him, along with those of Soundwave and Shockwave, hoping to rehabilitate the tyrant before one day using the AllSpark to grant him a new body. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 5}}
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===''Transformers vs. The Terminator''===
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In [[1984]], Skywarp reactivated Megatron aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' by dragging him into the path of [[Teletraan I]]'s repair beam. Once the pair had reactivated the other Decepticons, they executed [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the other [[stasis lock]]ed Autobots before turning their attention to the conquest of Earth. Megatron oversaw a brutal campaign against [[Skywatch]] that led to humanity's extinction, which left only their computerized defense network [[Skynet]] to continue the war against the aliens. Though Skynet feigned surrender, the computer used the time to scrounge together a time machine to retroactively win the war. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} By [[2029]], Megatron learned of the deception and sent the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s to attack [[Omega Base]] and destroy Skynet for good.

In an attempt to negate this timeline, a single [[T-800]] unit travelled back in time to 1984 and arrived at the ship with [[Sarah Connor]], just as Megatron prepared to kill Optimus. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}} Though initially unimpressed by the android, the Terminator shot out Megatron's eye and prompted the furious warlord to dispatch [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to kill him while he helped revived the other Decepticons. After Sarah helped revive Optimus Prime and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Megatron ordered a retreat, but not before blasting the hold of the ''Ark'' and critically injuring most of the still-dormant Autobots. The Decepticons regrouped on the Oregon coastline to gather intel and repair their leader's eye; when Megatron learned of the existence of the nearby [[Cyberdyne Systems]] facility, its nuclear reactor, and a suspected link between the factory and their robotic attacker, Megatron ordered an attack. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Two}}

[[File:EnemyOfMyEnemyPart4-MegatronDies.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The worst case of heartburn ever.]]

After conquering the area, Megatron received a briefing from [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] but was displeased to learn that the facility seemingly contained no connection to the robot that had attacked them. When news of the Decepticon takeover reached human media, Optimus Prime, the Terminator, and the other Autobots arrived to stop them, and Megatron led his troops into battle. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Three}} As Megatron duelled Optimus, Starscream formed an alliance with the T-800 to destroy all Autobots and Decepticons and launched the android at Megatron. Unharmed and unamused by the T-800's ineffective attacks, Megatron contemptuously hurled the interloper at Starscream, grounding both. This left him open to a crippling attack from Optimus' [[energon-axe]], but Megatron stubbornly pressed his attack, eventually becoming the last Decepticon still fighting and finding the strength to down his opposite. Despite this brief victory, Arcee caught him unaware when she threw the bisected T-800 directly into his wound. The android fired on Megatron's [[spark]] and blew him apart from the inside, leaving the tyrant unable to do anything more than hurl a few feeble curses at Optimus before he passed.

With the human authorities closing in, the Autobots were forced to leave Megatron's body behind and go into hiding, leaving the warlord's corpse free to be recovered by the humans at Skywatch. From his body, the humans reverse-engineered a new version of Skynet and its Terminator army... a version that incorporated a remnant of Megatron's own consciousness, ensuring that he would live on in some form. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy Part Four}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:Finale-Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Megatron finds himself living out the private fantasies of [[Megatron (WFC)#Notes|a different Megatron]].]]

On [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s advice, Megatron led the Decepticons to secure a malfunctioning [[space bridge|spacebridge]] capable of opening rifts to other dimensions. Though Megatron ordered his subordinate not to activate the device, Shockwave attempted to identify the coordinates at the same moment that a magic spell from [[Queen Chrysalis]] somehow crossed realities, interfered with the spacebridge, and sucked multiple Cybertronians through to the magical land of [[Equestria]]. After arriving, Megatron formed an alliance with the evil [[changeling]] queen, {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} and hatched a new plan to steal magical artifacts from Equestria and refine them into a powerful new form of [[energon]]. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}

After establishing a secure location to regroup and marshall his scattered troops, {{storylink|Pet Sounds}} Megatron launched an all-out raid on the [[Crystal Empire]] once he'd re-consolidated his army. [[Princess Cadance]] refused to surrender their magic, however, and the Autobots and their pony allies arrived in time to defend the kingdom. Megatron duelled Optimus Prime, but was prevented from executing his foe by [[Twilight Sparkle]], who used her magic to inhibit his fusion cannon. Realizing that Chrysalis had deliberately under-informed him of the level of resistance, Megatron turned on his ally before a space bridge back to Cybertron opened, through which [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] emerged. Seeing this, Twilight realized that changeling magic was not necessary to open the bridge back to Cybertron and combined her power with that of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to banish the Decepticons back to Cybertron. Once everyone had been accounted for, Megatron learned that Shockwave had not been able to procure any magical samples for their use, but had obtained the coordinates to Equestria and believed that he could bring Equestrian magic to Cybertron. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}

[[File:TheMagicOfCybertron-allhailsombra.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

Some time later, Megatron and Shockwave had secured a second space bridge, successfully reopened the portal to Equestria, and begun sending Decepticons through the portal to steal artifacts of magical power. Unfortunately, one such mission went wrong when [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s patrol ran afoul of Twilight Sparkle and her friends, who pursued them through the portal and accidentally revived [[King Sombra]], whom the Decepticons had unknowingly transported back to their homeworld. The evil pony wound up hypnotizing a number of ponies and Cybertronians, including Megatron, and flew off with his new slaves to conquer the metal world. {{storylink|The Magic of Cybertron}}

Some time later, [[Vinyl Scratch]] and [[Octavia]] glimpsed the mind-controlled Megatron flying by. {{storylink|Sick Beats}} During the final battle to stop a Sombra-controlled [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], Megatron faced off with Optimus Prime before [[Rainbow Dash]], using her new emotion-powered [[exosuit]], hit him with a blast of Cybertronian emotion strong enough to break the spell. Thus freed, Megatron teamed up with [[Pinkie Pie]] and led the charge alongside Optimus after first agreeing to temporarily put their differences aside. After the Cybertronians destroyed Scorponok and defeated Sombra, Megatron informed Optimus that they'd maintain their truce as thanks for freeing him... but that amnesty did ''not'' apply to Starscream, who had sneakily tried to offline his leader under the guise of freeing him. Once Megatron chased Starscream away, he escorted the ponies back to the space bridge so that they could return home and was covered in hugs when he grudgingly allowed a cultural exchange between their two worlds to take place. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}
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===''Transformers/Back to the Future''===
[[File:BTTF damaged Megatron.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
In the year [[1985]], roughly one year after the Autobots and Decepticons had reawakened on Earth to continue their war, Megatron sent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] on a reconnaissance mission to the small town of [[Hill Valley]] to find a new edge against their enemies. The pair spied on [[Doc Brown|Emmett Brown]] and [[Marty McFly]]'s experimental time machine and reported the presence of trans-temporal particles—recognizing the incredible advantage that [[time travel]] could give them, Megatron ordered the pair to steal the time machine. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 1|Transformers/Back to the Future #1}} Thirty years later, Megatron received a report from Rumble, who had stowed away aboard the time machine when it traveled to the year [[2015]], and travelled to Doc Brown's workshop to recover it. However, thirty years of fighting a losing war against the Autobots had reduced the Decepticon conqueror to a broken-down wreck, incapable of even firing a shot from his malfunctioning fusion cannon, so Rumble stole the time machine and abandoned this version of Megatron to retroactively ensure a Decepticon victory.

[[File:TFBTTF2-Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px]]
By travelling all the way back in time to the year [[1974]], Rumble and his unwilling [[human]] collaborator [[Biff Tannen]] spent ten years stockpiling [[energon cube]]s, and in the year [[1984]] Rumble broke into the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and reactivated Megatron and all of the other Decepticons prematurely. Megatron quickly blasted the still-deactivated Optimus Prime... then killed the future version of Rumble who had masterminded the entire scheme before going on to conquer Earth, {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 2|Transformers/Back to the Future #2}} enslaving humanity and imprisoning them in [[energon]]-producing slave camps overseen by human coordinators. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 1|Transformers/Back to the Future #1}} Megatron took custody of Rumble's severed head and the DeLorean he had commandeered to travel through time, and ordered the Decepticon [[Gigawatt]] to extract and analyze Rumble's memory banks. However, Gigawatt soon suffered a crisis of conscience brought on by watching Megatron's callous treatment of his human slaves, scanned the DeLorean, and escaped, but not before Megatron blasted him with his fusion cannon. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 2|Transformers/Back to the Future #2}}

After defecting to the Autobots, Gigawatt, along with the human [[Marty McFly]] managed to travel back to 1984 before Rumble, reactivating the Autobots ahead of schedule while leaving the Decepticons in stasis, undoing Megatron's reign. {{storylink|Transformers/Back to the Future issue 4|Transformers/Back to the Future #4}}
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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Where Is the Energon?}} {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 1}} {{storylink|The Evil Leader's Big Miscalculation}}}}

[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] told the other Autobots that they needed to work together to get some [[energon]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Pirme]] informed her that he had an idea about where they could get it. However, they were interrupted by Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] shortly afterwards, who wanted to steal the energon for themselves. {{storylink|Great Adventure on the Planet of Games!}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Careless Scream}} {{storylink|Warriors' Day Off}} {{storylink|I Want to Protect This Place}} {{storylink|The Villains' Strategy Conference, Indeed!}} {{storylink|The Transformers' Explosive New Years' Battle!}}}}

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===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
The ambitious [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Galavar]] took the name of the original Decepticon conqueror in anticipation of his own victory. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} Later, [[Nyx]] taunted the Predacon leader by pointing out that history had forgotten the original Megatron. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}}

===''Visitors from Cybertron''===
When Megatron was fighting Optimus Prime and Bumblebee on Cybertron, a portal appeared above the three and warped them to the [[Land of Dawn]]. There, Megatron fought [[Granger]] before he sighted a Cybertronian pod overhead. After defeating Granger, Megatron was approached by [[X.BORG]] who informed him that the Autobots had joined forces with X.BORG's own enemies, offering an alliance. Impressed by the organic's intelligence, Megatron agreed and the two flew off towards the pod, unaware that Granger had recovered and was in pursuit. {{storylink|Visitors from Cybertron}}

===''History of the Transformers''===
Megatron started the Great War to possess the [[AllSpark]]. When his Decepticons proved too much for the Autobots, the AllSpark was launched off-world to keep out of Megatron's clutches, though he and his forces managed to track it down to Earth. {{storylink|History of the Transformers}}

==Commercial appearances==
Megatron featured in quite a few [[commercial]]s, mostly advertising other toys. Those that had original footage of Megatron included the following:

*Megatron landed amid a battle on Earth and fired his cannon at incoming Autobots. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#The Transformers #1|''The Transformers'' #1}}
{{note|This appearance used his pre-cartoon design, with the black helmet and triggered cannon. He was not properly introduced in the commercial, but simply referred to as "The Decepticon Leader". This footage was later recycled in an ad for [[Coleco]]'s [[Power Cycle]] (where he and his Decepticons raided a <s>jungle gym</s> power plant) and again for the [[rubsign]] ad.}}
*Megatron led his troops against Optimus's as they charged at one another in the middle of the desert. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Optimus Prime and Megatron|Optimus Prime and Megatron commercial}}
*During a battle against Megatron, Optimus summoned [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] to his side. Megatron responded by calling down [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}
*In the middle of a desert battle, Megatron summoned Thrust and Dirge, in response to Optimus Prime bringing in like, half a dozen new guys. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Thrust and Dirge|Autobot cars plus Thrust and Dirge commercial}}
*Megatron, [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]], and [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] blasted through a wall together to steal the power behind becoming Action Masters. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation_1#Action Masters|Action Masters commercial}}
{{note|In this scene, Megatron and the other Decepticons are not animated using [[character model]]s, but by tracing stop-motion animation of their toys. This is because that sequence is the commercial's transition from animation to live-action, the first visual image of the toys proper.}}
*Megatron attempted to hijack a load of shoes in a South American ad for [[Bata]]'s licensed ''Transformers'' footwear. He was stopped when a pair of said shoes deflected his fusion cannon blast right back at him. No, really. {{storylink|Commercial/International#Transformers de Bata|Transformers de Bata commercial}}
[[File:Commercial-AMMegatronpoints.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|My purple fists are for POINTING!]]
*Megatron, in his "Action Master" body, pointed at Action Master Starscream. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Action Masters|Action Master Starscream Commercial}}
*Megatron, again as an Action Master, was seen in a base futilely trying to grab a pair of [[Micromaster Combiner]]s. He got shot in the face for his trouble. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster Combiners|Micromaster Combiners commercial}}
*Once upgraded into his "Generation 2" body, Megatron tracked down Optimus Prime. Once he had his old foe in his crosshairs, he sprung in attack, and the two faction leaders dueled fiercely. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Megatron|Generation 2 Megatron commercial}}
*Megatron barged into the suburbs in his battle tank mode, only to be opposed once more by Optimus Prime. Both transformed, and Optimus blasted Megatron's gun out of his hand. In the grappling that followed, Megatron was presumably defeated and driven off. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Combat Heroes|Combat Heroes commercial}}
*"Bot Shots" Megatron had many confrontations with his Optimus counterpart, crashing into each other in vehicle mode and then slugging it out in robot mode. One Bot Shot Megatron and Optimus belonged to neighbours, and taunted one another when their owners left for school. They both burst out of their respective houses, destroying the windows on the way out and colliding in mid-air. {{storylink|Commercial#Bot Shots|Battle for the Matrix Bot Shots commercial}} Megatron would continue to duke it out against Optimus, though sometimes he would appear in a different body. {{storylink|Commercial#Bot Shots|Bot Shots Dragon Track Commercial}}
[[File:Hero Mashers commercial Megatron.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*"Hero Mashers" Megatron battled Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Grimlock in the middle of a busy city. Using Grimlock's head, Optimus managed to bite off Megatron's arm and steal his jet pack, sending the Decepticon crashing into a wall. Though Megatron fell to pieces, he managed to reassemble himself, and tried to shoot at the now thoroughly-scramble Autobots. Optimus dodged the blast by removing his head and putting it back on, then knocked out Megatron with his "dino-fist." Megatron fell apart once more, and bounced around as a head in defeat. {{storylink|Commercial#Hero Mashers|Hero Mashers commercial}}
*[[Frank Welker|Megatron's voice]] narrated numerous commercials, including:
**The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Constructicons|Constructicons commercial}}
**[[Rubsign]]s {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Rubsign|Rubsign commercial}}
**The [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]] (strange!) {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sharkticon|Sharkticon commercial}}
**[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] (stranger!) {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Springer and Wreck-Gar|Springer and Wreck-Gar commercial}}
**[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (stranger still!) {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Ultra Magnus and Galvatron|Ultra Magnus and Galvatron commercial}}
**The [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
**The [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Bruticus and Metroplex|Bruticus and Metroplex commercial}}
**[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Defensor and Trypticon|Defensor and Trypticon commercial}}
**The [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}
**The [[Battlecharger]]s {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

===The Hub promos===
[[File:Hub-CobraPaloozaMegatronAThon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Little did Megatron know, Cobra Commander planned to hang up in the middle of his sentence.]]
[[Cobra Commander]] and Megatron had an argument involving New Year's Eve marathons of their respective television series. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1|Cobra-palooza Megatron-A-Thon}}

{{Note|Ironically, the [[Five Faces of Darkness|episodes]] featured in the ''Transformers'' portion of the marathon didn't feature Megatron [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|as Megatron]]. (With the exception of [[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|one flashback]].)}}

[[Megatron (WFC)|Another Megatron]] declared the Hub his in a commercial for a marathon of ''Prime'' season 1 and 2, doing certain Hub-focused jokes and gags before the commercial breaks during the marathon. One such segment showed [[The Transformers (cartoon)|his home movies]], during which reminisced on how [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|young he looked back then]] and mocked [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave's]] dated choice of alt-mode. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime|Megatron's Favorite Song (26 Hour Takeover marathon promo)}}

{{Note|This is highly unlikely to be canon. For the Megatron primarily focused on the Hub, see: [[Megatron (WFC)]].}}

===Online promotional videos===
*Megatron dueled Optimus Prime atop of an overpass in a human city. Though Prime managed to knock Megatron's cannon loose early in the scuffle, Megatron managed to turn the tables on the Autobot leader, reattached his primary weapon, and blast his old foe. When Megatron moved in for the kill, Optimus got his second wind, and knocked Megatron clear off the overpass. {{storylink|They were always real to me.}}
*Megatron was contacted by Optimus Prime, who convinced him to attend [[BotCon 2009]]. It took some doing though, but Megatron agree to participate when he learned that his human fans would be in attendance. {{storylink|BotCon 2009!}}
*Megatron asked Starscream if he had finished work on the Decepticons’ anti-matter gun, only to learn that Starscream had instead been spending his time gushing over his new [[BotCon]] toy. After shoving Starscream over for his insubordination, Megatron asked Breakdown and Counterpunch if they could think of a place where the Decepticons could find some new ultimate weapons. Breakdown pointed out that BotCon had all sorts of Transformers-related stuff, and Megatron got the idea that he could pick up some weapons at the convention. {{storylink|BotCon 2010 Promo}}
*Megatron addressed female viewers, asking them to compare their male companions to himself. He clarified that said males were puny weaklings compared to the mighty Megatron! Though, they could still join the Transformers collector's club to get some exclusive toys. He also showed off the Transformers club magazine, the incentive figure for 2011, and was on a jet in outer space. {{storylink|Mega Spice -- The Transformer Your Fan Could Be Like}}
*Megatron and Starscream visited Shockwave's lab on Cybertron. The Decepticon leader asked if Shockwave has finished his work on the continuum transmorpher. He was pleased to hear that the device was nearly complete, but then got distracted by some new upgrades throughout Shockwave's lab. As Shockwave showed him around, Starscream summoned his [[Starscream (Animated)|“Animated” counterpart]] to their reality. Megatron came upon the pair, and they blasted the Decepticon leader together. It still wasn't enough to keep Megatron down though. {{storylink|Who is the Greatest Starscream Of All Time?}}
*Megatron interrupted Starscream's video for the first [[BotCon 2012]] exclusive toy review, allowing for [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to step in and ruin the review. {{storylink|BotCon 2012: Figure Reveal!}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Megatron could hinder Optimus Prime's progress by blasting him with fusion cannons. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

===''The Transformers'' (Commodore 64)===
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===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
Megatron, somehow grown to monstrous size, awaits Autobot intruders at the end of the [[Underground Machine City]], hovering in a dark chamber with three floating platforms. He fires massive fireballs at Autobot positions at regular intervals. His armor makes him invulnerable, save for a conveniently glowing weak spot in thie middle of his forehead. Shot enough times there, and the mighty Megatron will fall... but the Autobots' job isn't done yet! {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

{{note|In this game, the "goal" of the "story" is to discover the cause of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime's]] death, as those events had not actually been told in Japanese markets at the time. Players can uncover a clue that Megatron was responsible in the earlier [[Time Tunnel]] III stage, by finding a hidden room and defeating the high-flying enemy within, which throws up an image of Megatron.}}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
In one of several possible timelines, the time-traveling [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] Ravage broke into the ''Ark'' while its occupants were still in stasis and downloaded protoform cloning data from Megatron, among several others. He then returned to his future, planning to revive the Decepticons in new clone bodies and begin their conquest anew. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)}}

===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
{{voiceactor|[[Seizō Katō]] (Japanese)}}
[[Image:DMTVMegatronAltColors.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
As part of [[DreamMix TV]]'s attempt to pull in more ratings, Megatron and his eternal rival Optimus Prime were invited to battle bunches of other beings on the television show ''[[World Fighters]]''. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Jeff Manning]] (English)}}
[[File:TF PS2 Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' - The Game (Xbox 360/Sony PS3/PC)===
[[File:ROTF 360PS3PC G1Megatron DLC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Compare me to a cancelled toy, as I am only a skin for Flight ''Movie'' Me. I feel pain, as no one else can feel '''MY AWESOME POWER!!!''']]
{{voiceactor|Frank Welker (English)}}

{{Note|On [[August 27]], [[2009]], Megatron was one of a handful of downloadable characters in a DLC pack for Xbox 360 and Sony Playstation 3.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Megatron, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of a Decepticon team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. If an Autobot wished to claim the title of tournament champion, Megatron was the last opponent they needed to face. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===Transformers Battle Universe===
At the edge of time, when the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] needed a new host, Megatron was among several warriors (and [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatrons]]) summoned from the multiverse to battle for control of the prize. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}

===''Transformers G1: Awakening''===
[[File:Megatron g1awakening stats.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb]]
When the Autobots left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Megatron and his troops gave chase, boarding the Autobot ship and causing it to crash on [[Earth]]. After a four million year stasis nap, a volcanic eruption woke the Decepticons, and they began conquering the new planet and building a [[space bridge]]. When they found [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Megatron tricked him into joining the Decepticons. Unfortunately the Autobots soon turned Jetfire to their side, much to Megatron's displeasure, and the Autobots found out about the space bridge. Megatron returned to Cybertron and laid a trap with which he successfully captured the Autobots who came through the bridge. When the Autobots escaped back to Earth, Megatron followed them and mounted an all-out assault on the Ark. Unfortunately this was repelled, and despite Megatron's best efforts, the Autobots fought their way back to the space bridge, and attacked the Decepticon's headquarters on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
Megatron participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

===''Construct-Bots Builder''===
The components necessary for building "Construct-Bot" Megatron were accessible within the Cybertron construction zone. Despite it being against protocol, [[you]] could mix his parts with those of Autobots! (gasp!) {{storylink|Construct-Bots Builder}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegendsApp-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I turn into a tank now. Any problems?]]
Megatron was once a miner, until Senator Ratbat shut down the facility where Megatron was employed. Enraged by the maltreatment of a fellow miner by the Senator's guards, Megatron accidently killed the guard and got himself arrested. While being transported, Megatron was convinced to take over the ship he was on by some fellow inmates, and set a course for the city of Kaon. There, he joined the underground gladiatorial fights and began to plot against the government establishment that had led him down this path. Megatron rose through the ranks of the pit fights, losing an arm in the process, only to have it replaced with spare parts acquired from a defeated foe. {{storylink|Megatron Origins}} In the Kaon pits, the harsh conditions gave him the desire to be the strongest of all. {{storylink|Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Megatron's bio}} He eventually found himself opposed by Clench, but defeated him. Megatron then proceeded to take over Kaon, and set his sights on conquering the entirety of Cybertron. {{storylink|Megatron Origins}}

Megatron formulated a plan to wipe out the Autobots by activating [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[planetary engine]]s. When [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] tried to meet with him to talk him out of this course of action, Megatron instead ambushed the Autobot leader and successfully slew him. Unfortunately Megatron found that Sentinel was not in possession of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], which was promptly passed to the new Autobot leader, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The War Within}} During the early days of the war, Megatron attempted to obtain a quick victory by conquering Iacon. This plan failed due to Metroplex getting involved in the battle. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

Stranded on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], Megatron had to fight off the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] until Skywarp arrived to rescue him. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}} Later on [[Earth]], Megatron's strict rule resulted in the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] going rogue. {{storylink|Harvest of the Insecticons}} He was pleased when he heard that Optimus Prime had been badly damaged by the Dinobots, but didn't have time to order a strike on the Autobot base, as the Dinobots were attacking his own base. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 1}}

At some point, Megatron went missing in action, and Starscream took command of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (Legends)|Countdown to Extinction}} As part of a distraction while the Constructicons attacked Teletraan I, Megatron challenged Optimus to a duel. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War - Part 1}} After [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] found a Golden Lagoon of [[Electrum]], Megatron led the invulnerable Decepticons against [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and then Autobot Headquarters, only to find the latter was deserted. The Decepticons rushed back to the lagoon to find the Autobots were also invulnerable, and after the lagoon was destroyed in the ensuing battle, Megatron and his forces retreated. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}}

Megatron was enraged to learn that the Constructicons had somehow become friendly with [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], and sent [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] out to bring the team back into line. {{storylink|The Master Builders (Legends)|The Master Builders}} When [[Chronogon]] portals began opening, Megatron devised a plan to utilize them. The Decepticons successfully sprang a trap that sent the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] back in time, and followed that up by trying unsuccessfully to prevent Orion Pax from becoming Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}} During a battle near Autobot HQ, Megatron sneaked away and sabotaged the Autobot [[recharging chamber]] with a [[personality destabilizer device]]. The Autobots were turned evil the next time they recharged, and Megatron sent them to [[Rutter U.S. Military Base|Rutter Military Base]] to steal a solar energy satellite. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots (Legends)|Attack of the Autobots}}

[[File:TFLegends-SavageCircle.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1| '''WHYYYYYYYY?! ''WHYYYYYYYYY?!?!?!''''']]
Megatron and Shockwave slyly suggested to Grimlock that he should be leader of the Autobots, believing that if he took over, it would make their job of overcoming the Autobots easier. As it happened, once Grimlock took over, the two Decepticons were instead captured by his forces, and only escaped once he turned the reigns back over to Optimus. {{storylink|Me, Grimlock, King}} Megatron somehow became fused to Ratchet somewhere in inter-dimensional space. The pair were attacked by a time-displaced [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], however a team of Autobots rescued them and the pair were surgically separated at the Autobot base. Megatron took advantage of the subsequent celebrations to make his escape. {{storylink|Savage Circle}}

The Decepticons managed to steal [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], and Megatron had Hardshell reprogram her to serve the Decepticon cause. Though she succeeded in stealing the [[World Energy Chip]] from Autobot HQ, Megatron and his troops were forced to come to her aid and failed to prevent her falling back into Autobot hands. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird (Legends)|Enter the Nightbird}} After Megatron and his men found a [[Lightning Bug]] on an old Autobot colony world, they found they'd contracted [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]]. Back on Earth, they stole [[corrostop]] and cured themselves, before inflicting the disease on the Autobots. The Decepticons were unable to stop the Autobots getting a sample of corrostop from the [[Statue of Liberty]] and curing themselves, however. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (Legends)|Cosmic Rust}}

After Dirge crashed into a movie set while transporting a stolen Autobot weapon, Megatron sent a group of Decepticons to retrieve him and destroy all evidence. He was upset when they not only returned without having destroyed the film, but when the film turned out to be a blockbuster hit. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

Megatron and his men finally managed to drive the Autobots from Earth, badly damaging Optimus in the process, and set about conquering the planet. Their reign was short-lived, as the Autobots returned once Optimus had recovered, and Megatron was himself badly damaged in the battle that ensued, resulting in the Decepticons retreating. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron (Legends)|All Hail Megatron}}

When the ongoing conflict with the Autobots finally came to a head, Megatron led an assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] and eventually stood over Optimus Prime's broken body. {{storylink|One Shall Fall...}} Or possibly Optimus defeated Megatron. {{storylink|The Battle for Autobot City}} A short time later, Megatron was reborn into Galvatron, thanks to [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|All Hail Galvatron}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|King Pig#As Dark Megatron}}
Megatron appears as one of the first unlockable characters, though he is now called Dark Megatron despite not looking dark at all. He is portrayed by King Pig. He also appears as [[King Pig#As Ultimate Megatron|Ultimate]], [[King Pig#As Energon Megatron|Energon]] and [[King Pig#As Lord Megatron|Lord]] versions. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
Megatron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in four different bodies:
*''Megatron'' — This Common character could be recruited by collecting 20 units of Cybermetal.
*''Generations Megatron'' — Promotional Rare character
*''Megatron (Leader)'' — This Super Rare promotional character could be recruited through the space bridge for 1000 gold.
*''Generation 2 Megatron'' — This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Generation 2 Episode 1" event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|He starts out as a Common miner.]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Megatron-(Leader).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|I belong to nobody!]]
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Megatron-(Gen).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Grant me mercy, I beg of you! - says any bot if he is the last opponent.]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Megatron-(G2).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Constructicon]]s original leader.]]
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]]}}
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Megatron's memory of the Golden Age was clearer than most Cybertronians.{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation game logs}} He believed there was plasma energy around causing devastation. He and the Decepticons soon learned the plasma energy came from the [[Proudstar]], a ship brought to Earth by [[Nova Prime]]. Soon enough he and the Decepticons took control of ship of legend. Optimus Prime and the Autobots then had to stop him before he could use the plasma energy to take over the Earth.{{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Masayuki Kiyama]] (Japanese)}}
[[file:MegatronEarthWars.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.75| I have a thumb. It's just bent.]]

Megatron is needed on earth by the Decepticons, but they are too late as Optimus Prime comes through the [[Space bridge]]. Optimus then proceeds to beat Megatron to the [[Fractal Map]] and locate the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The Autobots succeed, but Megatron has found a way to artificially create the power needed to create combiners. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Autobot Campaign}}

Megatron orders [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to get him a [[Quantum crystal]] powerful enough to bring him through. Then he starts on his conquest to obtain the Fractal Map, the Codex Key, and finally the Enigma of Combination. With the Enigma, Megatron then precedes to use Devastator to destroy everything, but is stopped by Optimus and Superion. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Decepticon Campaign}}

When Megatron first arrives on earth, the other cons are weary and afraid of the mortar that lies ahead of them. Irritated with their cowardace, Megatron leads a '''Rallying Charge''' that allows them to destroy the autobot's outpost. Megatron then lords over the victory on all the other cons {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| The Lost Map Campaign}}

During the race to find the [[Fractal Map]], Megatron orders Bludgeon to spy on Starscream to make sure that he doesn't do anything "out of line". He finds out Starscream was commanding an Operation consisting of Hook and Scrapper, and took command of the Op himself. They destroy an Autobot base, and Hook has to clean up while Megatron commands the rest of the cons to stay in line and find the Fractal map before the Autobots do. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Power Play Campaign}}

During the final battle of the Codex Key, Megatron gathered the rest of his "most" loyal troops, including (the rest of) the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], Seekers, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], and [[Stunticon (G1)|the Stunticons]] (They didn't show because they were busy with.... [[Drag Strip (G1)#Games|"''other''"]] [[Offroad (CW)#Games|Things..]]) and they all took part in the battle that ensued. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| The Codex Showdown Campaign}}

When Megatron got his hands on the Enigma of Combination, he eagerly used it on the Constructicons to form Devastator. With the creation of Combiner lab, Megatron had plans to make more combiners. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Combiner Wars Campaign}}

*'''Class:''' Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Megatron fires a blast from his Fusion Cannon before engaging a target up close and attacking it with his energy mace.
*'''Ability: Inspiring Charge''' - Rally Decepticons to engage the target. Then charge in damaging walls along the way.
**'''Cost''': 5 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:megatron Megatron at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers Operation Omega''===
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===''Transformers Online'' (2016 video game)===
[[File:Megatron TFO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{bigquote|Peace through tyranny.}}

On Cybertron, Megatron quickly rose to power as champion of the pits of Kaon, where he assembled a group of followers. On planet Earth, he led the Decepticons to reside amongst the Autobots and humans in a long struggle for control. Megatron may be perceived as contradictory, for it was less likely for him to be hailed as a "hero". His power and prestige defined his heroic glory, but Megatron's treachery still posed him a threat to all. Megatron defeated the most powerful enemy, who had control over an unruly army. However, Megatron would never: betray his family, leave behind any of his comrades, or forget to restore his former homeland. Because of his unwavering faith, Megatron's will could last until his final moments.

In battle, Megatron wielded the "[[Gaia Chain Mace]]" and the heavy duty "[[Slayer]]" bazooka. His active skill was "Missile Frenzy":
*'''Missile Frenzy''' — (Must be in vehicle/tank mode) Megatron can fire up to 3 tracking missiles that reduce an opponent's damage by 50%. Each missile deals 800 points of damage to an opponent. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} <ref>[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero7.shtml Megatron on the Transformers Online website]</ref>
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Megatron-G1-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4| OH, that upgrade felt good. Now, let's go crush some hippies!]]
Megatron was one of many bots pulled from his universe to fight for the Quintessons. Some of them even join the Commander! As a Tactician, his Fusion Cannon charges up to permanently Fuse Special attack debuffs, which further allows him to steal opponents' buffs. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
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===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOMegatron.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Right after Bumblebee destroyed a Decepticon base, Megatron started attacking him. He gave up halfway through the fight, and decided to let his warriors deal with the Autobot. {{charstubgames|{{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}}}
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===''World of Warships: Transformers''===
[[Image:WoW Megatron camo 1.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Megatron was the cruel leader of the evil Decepticons, a gladiator who became a revolutionary tyrant. In the past, he had faced off against Autobots like [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], and was responsible for leading the ambush that stranded both the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth. Shortly after reactivating on Earth, Megatron led the construction of a [[Victory (G1)|starship]] that would take them off Earth once again, only for the Autobots to send this new starship crashing into the Atlantic Ocean, which became their new base of operations. Over the course of their war against the Autobots, Megatron and the Decepticons established several other bases across the planet, including a lunar base on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. At one point, he and his troops attacked [[Dinobot Island]], but the Autobots were able to foil their plan before they disrupted Earth's timestream. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
{{main|Megatron (G1)/toys}}
{{main|Megatron (G1)/Generations toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Megatron (G1)/merchandise}}

==Notes==
[[File:EvolutionOfMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Evolution of the G1 character model. For the gun mode, the animators appear to have been instructed to reference the version from the transformation chart.]]
* [[Bob Budiansky]] stated in an interview that the name "Megatron" is a portmanteau derived from "Megaton" and "Electronic".<ref>[http://www.bwtf.com/interviews/bb204/ Bob Budiansky Interview at BWTF.com]</ref> He suggested the name "Megatron" for the Transformers line but [[Hasbro]] initially rejected it, claiming that "mega" conjured images of nuclear bombs. Budiansky reminded them that the name was supposed to sound evil, because he's the leader of the bad guys. Hasbro responded, "Oh, right", and then approved the name.<ref>[http://www.asmzine.com/geekly-rewind/2010/07/02/from-the-asm-archives-a-little-qa-with-bob-budiansky/ ASM: A Little Q&A with... Bob Budiansky]</ref>
[[File:Earlymegatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Megatron's early design. Back then, he was a little less happy to see you.]]
*For unknown reasons, in the early stages ''Transformers'' series' development, Megatron's [[character model]] initially wasn't based on the toy, but on concept art for an unproduced prototype version of the original [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''[[Micro Change]]'' figure that eventually became Megatron. Unique features of this early version include a differently shaped, black helmet, a very different scope/fusion cannon, and the gun's barrel ending up on his back in robot mode. As a result of the tight production schedule, the earlier model featuring the older, black helmet appeared not only in early animation used for several [[Commercial/Generation 1|commercial]]s, as well as in various licensed materials, but also in early issues of the Marvel US comic book series. As time went on, his character model underwent multiple revisions that referenced the actual toy and thus dropped most of these elements, although the back-mounted gun barrel remains on his back even on the final animation model used for the cartoon. Additionally, the Marvel comic series not only kept the back-mounted barrel, but also continued to color Megatron's helmet "black" (though in reality, it was mostly blue, with some black shading) until the end of its run (by which time it was often rendered dark gray rather than blue, due to an improved printing process allowing for the use of a more diverse color palette). Cleverly, flashbacks in IDW's ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'' and subsequent series used the black helmet to show Megatron's younger self and his normal light gray helmet for his modern self in order to show age. By contrast, Megatron's [[Megatron (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' counterpart]] has a black helmet in the present day.
*Meanwhile, early issues of the Marvel UK series featuring original material (instead of reprints of the US-produced stories) didn't reference any character model, but rather the toy's [[package art]]. The latter was modified from the existing package art for Takara's ''Micro Change'' MC-13 "Walther P-38 U.N.C.L.E. Set", which served as the basis for Hasbro's Megatron toy. For unknown reasons, despite being modified for the Transformers version, the package art retained a weird coloring choice from the ''Micro Change'' version that rendered the toy's [[vacuum metallizing|chromed]] parts, i.e. Megatron's upper body, with a gold tint (possibly based on the stock photos featured on the back of the packaging and in the [[instructions]], which also make the chromed parts appear gold). This in turn influenced his look in those early Marvel UK stories, which went all the way coloring his body in various shades of gold, starting with the five-part story "[[The Enemy Within!]]", followed by the four-parter "[[Raiders of the Last Ark]]", the two-parter "[[Decepticon Dam-Busters!]]" (which gave Megatron a black helmet, like in the US comics) and the story "[[And There Shall Come...a Leader!]]" from the [[Transformers Annual 1985|1985 Annual]]. By the time "[[The Icarus Theory]]" was produced, Marvel UK had apparently received the official Marvel US character model for Megatron, and thus applied the US color scheme (including the "black"/blue helmet) to him going forward. Despite this, the earlier design featuring the gold upper body appeared one last time in the illustration for the text story "[[State Games]]" and the comic story "[[Victory!]]", both published in the [[Transformers Annual 1986|1986 Annual]].
*Similar to Optimus Prime's trailer, Megatron's Walther P38 alt-mode includes parts that materialize from out of nowhere once he transforms, which change his silhouette into a more rifle-like shape. These parts include an elongated pistol stock and an extending barrel attachment, both of which fly offscreen once he reassumes his robot mode. Megatron is never seen operating as a pistol without these extra parts.
*When Megatron transforms into gun mode, he most often [[Size changing|shrinks]] to a size where he can be held by either a human or fellow Transformer and has someone else aim and fire him. The exceptions are in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|episodes]] "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]" and "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]", the [[The Transformers (PS2)|''The Transformers'' video game]], the manga issues [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' #4]] and "[[The Battle of the Star Gate]]" (likely "[[Activation]]" too, but the angles makes it impossible to say for certain) as well as the [[G.I. Joe (comic)|''G.I. Joe'' issue]] "[[Realignments]]". In the cases of "S.O.S. Dinobots", ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' #4 and "The Battle of the Star Gate", Megatron does not shrink and has another Transformer somewhat clumsily aim and move him. In "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3", the video game and "Realignments" (and "Activation"), he floats in the air and takes a shot at his target unassisted. The reasons Megatron chooses to transform instead of simply using his fusion cannon are seldom explained.
*On the 1985 [[The Transformers Universal Studios Tour|Universal Studios Tour]], a giant statue of Megatron was available for children to clamber over and have their picture taken on. It wasn't especially dignified.
*''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'' claims that Megatron has been missing since the beginning of [[Pax Cybertronia]] and it is rumored that he is deceased. This is seemingly incongruous with the open references the cartoon makes to ''The Movie'', where Blackarachnia confirms it was Galvatron who killed Starscream.<ref name=BWU>Page 37, Guest Character and ''G1'' Icons, ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'' ISBN 978-4766938005</ref> Did they simply not know that Megatron and Galvatron were one and the same?
*[[:File:Megatronconceptbodies-HOStpb.jpg|Unused concept art]] for ''Hearts of Steel'' depicts Megatron with a variety of proposed alternate modes: a giant cannon (with big studded wheels that become shoulder-shields), a 19th-century Colt revolver, possibly a {{w|Colt 1851 Navy Revolver|Colt 1851 Navy}}, and another very similar revolver, with an anachronistic scope and a bulkier muzzle.
*Some [[Canada|Québecquers]] loved his shiny body so much they named a communications company after him.<ref>[http://www.megatron.net/quebec/ Megatron Dot Net Forward Slash Quebec.]</ref>
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Megatron''' (メガトロン ''Megatoron''), '''Megalligator''' (''Beast Wars'' vs pack, メガリゲーター ''Megarigētā''), '''Megatronus''' (''Generations'' vs pack, メガトロナス ''Megatoronasu'')
*''Cantonese:'' '''Megaton''' (麥加登 ''Mak Gaa Dang'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Mega Wáng''' (Taiwan, 美加王 ''Měijiā Wáng'', "King Mega"), '''Jùwúbà''' (Taiwan, 巨無霸, "Colossus"), '''Wēi Zhèn Tīan''' (China, 威震天, "Extremely Prestigious", literally "Heaven-shaking Might")
*''French:'' '''Mégatron'''
*''Hebrew:'' '''Megatron''' (מגהטרון ''Mghjrwn'')
*''Portuguese:'' '''Megatrão''' (Portugal comics)
*''Russian:'' '''Megatron''' (Мегатрон)
*''Serbian:'' '''Megatron''' (Мегатрон)
*''Spanish:'' '''Megatrón'''
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Megatron''' (Мегатрон)

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://transfans.co.uk/media/2KX/media/comics/the_transformers_uk/dreadtidings/Issue227.jpg Transformers #227 Letters Page on Transfans.co.uk]

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Megatron (BW)

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:''Megatron is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]], yesss.''

[[File:MegatronBWsourcebook.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|“That's the problem with heroes, really. Their only purpose in life is to thwart others. They make no plans, develop no strategies. They react instead of act. Without villains, heroes would stagnate. Without heroes, villains would be running the world. Heroes have morals. Villains have work ethic”.]]
'''Megatron''' (aka '''[[Noble (BM)|Savage, Noble]],''' '''Gnashteeth,''' '''Beast Megatron,''' '''Galavar''' and, um, '''Joe''') began with one goal: restoring glory and power to the Predacon race, with himself at the helm. What distinguishes Megatron from the countless others who share this goal is his chutzpah. This is a guy who [[Megatron (myth)|named himself after his faith's equivalent ''of the Antichrist'']]. He is willing to risk ''everything''—time, space, himself—if need be. He's willing to commit omnicide if it will further his goals. And there were times he would have won were it not for [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]].

Megatron is skillful at orchestrating vast schemes by manipulating others into doing them for him—an idle suggestion here, a conspicuously planted object of interest there. He knows his enemies, and these include [[Tarantulas (BW)|some]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)|minions]], inside and out and exactly how to provoke them. He has no friends, only pawns, or occasionally, [[Inferno (BW)|pawns that are too reliable to risk losing]]. Because of this attitude, this superiority complex, he despises working with the very troops he needs to carry out his plans. His hubris does not make him very popular, and so he must rely on power and fear to rule them. In fact, he prefers [[Vehicon (BM)|mindless drones]].

Megatron is a gambler and can sometimes be a ham. (His manner of saying "Yesss..." is practically vaudevillian.) He has a twisted sense of humor and an overdeveloped sense of drama which rule everything he conceives, both long and short term. When he destroys you, he wants you to know that it was he who did this, and just how badly you were had. This is his greatest weakness. Like a Bond villain, he'll gladly boast to the hero at length about how smart and clever he was, giving his victim time to formulate a counterattack (he admits the Predacons sometimes gloat too much). He often sabotages himself by neglecting the quick and easy solutions for the bigger, meaner, and more complex.

He has a [[Rubber Ducky]].

{{bigquote|The universe cowered once at the name of Megatron and it shall do so again!|Megatron|"[[Optimal Situation]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Optimus Minor#Toys|Optimus Minor}}, {{storylink|Sonar (BW)#Toys|Sonar}}, [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|rest of 1996 Wave 2 onwards]]}}
{{note|The pack-in fiction of the first wave of ''Beast Wars'' toys predates the development of the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon and its backstory. Instead, it presents the setting as a direct continuation of the previous Autobot/Decepticon conflict, [[Megatron (G1)#Beast Wars pack in material|with Optimus Primal and Megatron cast as new forms for their Generation 1 counterparts]] and their battles taking place on present day [[human]]-inhabited Earth rather than in the distant past. Once the cartoon launched, the toyline adjusted itself to match, relegating this to a [[micro-continuity]] separate from the rest of [[Beast Era]] fiction.}}

When he was upgraded to a [[Transmetal]] by a [[quantum surge]], Megatron gained two VTOL engines in beast mode that granted him blazing atmospheric flight and the ability to "drop in" on unsuspecting Maximals with his whiplash cutlass. In robot mode, the fused reptilian musculature made him stronger in the organic form. Together, these traits made him a supreme tyrant.{{storylink|#toys|Transmetal Megatron bio}}.

Megatron's cloning experiments resulted in the [[Transmetal 2]] Beast Warriors, robots who are hyper aggressive, stronger and faster, but have savage impulses they struggle to control.<ref>Transmetal 2 packaging blurb.</ref> Among these are the Maximal [[Sonar]], who may as well be his undoing for being such a great early warning system for his enemies.{{storylink|Sonar (BW)|Sonar bio}},and [[Optimus Minor]], who is extremely fast and agile.{{storylink|Optimus Minor|Optimus Minor Bio}}.

Megatron was once jealous of Optimus' ability to fly, so he was so overjoyed that the Metals upgrade gave him the ability to fly too! {{storylink|#toys|Metals Megatron bio}}.

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
{{main|Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity}}
[[File:Double Dinobot Megatron clone.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|A picture can tell a lot without words.]]

Megatron was a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] criminal who stole the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], realizing that [[Megatron (G1)|his namesake]] left a message on it pointing to the location of [[Earth]] where, with [[unspace|time travel technology]], one could attempt to change history so that the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] ended in favor for the [[Decepticon]]s. Despite the interference of the [[Maximal]] ship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', commanded by [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], the Predacons in the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' managed to make it to Earth, although it was not apparent at first. Megatron put his original plans on hold to gather the massive amounts of [[energon]] on the planet that he could use to conquer the universe. His band of Predacons fought Optimus Primal's Maximals in the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Despite much plotting and machination, such as the attempted murder of [[human]]ity and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Megatron was defeated and brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars}}

However, Megatron was able to free himself from his bonds and arrive on Cybertron before the Maximals did. Using an immobilizing virus and the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] on an unsuspecting populace, Megatron conquered the planet, beginning an era of technological superiority in deadly opposition to the organic. However, the Maximals soon returned and were tasked by the mystical [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] to end Megatron's reign and bring about a widespread evolution into the [[technorganic]]. Optimus Primal succeeded at this task, sacrificing both himself and Megatron in the organic core of Cybertron. {{storylink|Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines}}

When [[Unicron]] began his abduction of Transformers across the [[multiverse]], starting the [[Universe War]], [[Primus]] called Optimus Primal out of the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]] to lead his troops against Unicron. This action also freed Megatron's spark, and he returned to his typical plotting nature. {{storylink|Transformers: Universe (comic)|Universe}}

In a divergent timeline, Megatron joined forces with the original Megatron in 21st century Earth and with a [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] from another [[Universal stream|universal cluster]]. He was also considered as a recipient of the powers of the ancient Transformer, [[Logos Prime]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Reborn}}

===''Beast Wars II'' catalog===
[[File:MegatronGalvatronBW1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Pwned.]]
On planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Megatron once disagreed with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] over opinions on galactic conquest, and engaged him in battle over it. At the time, Megatron momentarily let his guard down, and was defeated. Galvatron declared "Your era is over, Megatron!"

Later, Megatron noted that while Galvatron was ambitious, he cared for his underlings—and although he was loathe to admit it, he acknowledged that Galvatron probably had all the regal bearing of a new [[Emperor of Destruction]]. {{storylink|Catalog#Beast Wars II|The next stage of battle advances to the Second War... ...Beast Wars, Transform!}}

===''TransTech''===
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English)}}

Somehow ending up at the multiversal hub of [[Axiom Nexus]], Megatron [[Dux non Intruitus|hid out]] under the alias "Joe". When he ran into [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and learned of the [[AllSpark Key]], he pretended to be a heroic character and helped rescue Bumblebee's friends, only to steal the Key. Using his experience with MacGuffins, he swiftly learned how to power himself and create an army. Unfortunately, his army turned on him after learning of bureaucracy and the amount of forms they'd have to fill in now that they were alive. However, before being carried away by his former minions, Megatron promised that he would be back, and that he would get his extremely overwrought and melodramatic revenge. {{storylink|Bee in the City}}
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===''Beast Wars Metals'' comic===
[[File:MegatronMangaDominatrix01.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1|''Megs!'' Kids could be reading this comic!!]]

After killing Optimus Primal in a Transwarp explosion, Megatron was mutated by the resulting Quantum Surge into a Transmetal, as was almost every other Transformer on [[Earth|Energoa]]. With their leader dead and their forces scattered, Megatron wasted no time in plotting an immediate counter-attack on the Maximals. Quickstrike and his drone forces were sent to attack the Maximal base while, with Tarantulas's help, Megatron recovered and resurrected Primal's body as a mindless killing machine.

Through a strange voodoo ritual, Megatron attempted to use his mutated blood to put Primal's body under his everlasting control. However, with the intervention of Rhinox, Primal's spark was retrieved from Transwarp Space and returned to his body. Primal swiftly defeated Megatron in battle. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Recovering from his injuries in a hot spring, Megatron was not pleased when Waspinator buzzed in with news of a new stasis pod landing. Megatron, unable to go after it, swatted the bug away. More than that, he was being haunted by visions of [[Megatron (G1)|his ancestor]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

Megatron later confronted [[Jaguar]], but the rogue Predacon promptly defeated him, severing his head in battle. Waspinator recovered Megatron's noggin and flew away with it. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

Megatron directed Waspinator to the ''Ark'' where he intended to kill the slumbering [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Blackarachnia didn't want to see the timestream mangled, so she kicked his head into a lava pit. There, Megatron floated down to the body of the original Megatron and merged with his spark, taking on a humongous dragon form. He then waited for Optimus Primal to show up and blasted Optimus Prime to pieces in front of his eyes. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}}

Optimus Primal quickly ate Optimus Prime's spark in order to save him and became Optimal Optimus in the process. The two enemies then had a showdown and Optimus prevailed, plucking Megatron's spark out of his body and crushing it like a beer can, killing his arch foe. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}
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===Fire in the Dark continuity===
The Predacons crash landed in [[Mexico]] around 1,000 BC. A time into their war with the Maximals, Megatron found the village in which the [[Natiltec]] tribe dwelt. After the Predacons had asserted their dominance, Megatron ordered Tarantulas and Waspinator to enslave the male villagers and use them to mine energon. {{storylink|Fire in the Dark}}

In [[Aurex 1104.30-JH Zeta]], Megatron's Predacons fought Optimus Primal's Maximals in the war for the [[Mini-Con]]s, which the Maximals emerged victorious. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#August 13, 2015|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Lil Formers''===
Megatron claimed that he spent so much time in his Jacuzzi because a true leader had to be squeaky clean. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===Legends World===
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The president of [[Tera-Kura Co.]], Megatron once watched [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] party it up after work. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Head of Partying, Cheetor|Head of Partying, Cheetor}} He thought of his company as the rivals of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s [[Axalon Trading Company]], but had all kinds of trouble dealing with his eccentric employees. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!|Rivals! Tera-Kura Co.!}} Among them was [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], who Megatron had to punish more than once for talking about or playing with ''Transformers'' instead of doing his job. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 13#Buzz Buzz Buzz, Wasps Flyyy|Buzz Buzz Buzz, Wasps Flyyy}} This changed when he learned that [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], his favorite hostess at a host club, was also a ''Transformers'' fan, at which point he sheepishly asked Waspinator to teach him more about the franchise so he could impress her. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 14#President Mega's Requests|President Mega's Requests}} Through songs and glossary cards, Megatron learned to recite the names of several ''Transformers'' characters, much to Blackarachnia's excitement. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 14#President Mega's Studies|President Mega's Studies}}

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During a lesson on the subject of [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], Megatron latched onto the fact that they'd [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|first appeared in the UK]] and imagined them as English stereotypes, ignoring Waspinator's protests that they were nothing like that. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz|Whirl and Roadbuster Now on Sale, Buzz}} Megatron spent that [[Christmas]] lovingly exchanging presents with Blackarachnia. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}} After watching the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|third Transformers movie]] as part of his studies, he acted strange while interviewing [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]], giving the potential new employee a time limit to "appeal to him". {{storylink|Legends Vol. 16#The Results of Mega-chan's Studies|The Results of Mega-chan's Studies}} Megatron was annoyed when Blackarachnia remained at the office to work longer than everyone else, wanting to leave himself so that he could visit his usual club. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 16#Widow-chan at Work|Widow-chan at Work}}

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Megatron listened to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] explain that the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]] he and the others lived in was created by the telepathic powers of the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]], but didn't understand a word of it. To his annoyance, Waspinator took the story at face value and told him that he'd understand too if he'd properly studied ''Transformers'' like he was supposed to. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} As part of a partnership between Tera-Kura Co. and Axalon Trading Company, Megatron invited Optimus Primal and [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] to a ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' event, which he mostly just went to buy gifts for Blackarachnia. During their visit, the three tried different food and drink to collect stamps to exchange for prizes, but Megatron messed up the stamping process and made his all blurry. {{storylink|Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report|Deckss × Q-Transformers}}

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While holding more job interviews, Megatron was interrupted by a tank driving through the wall, transforming into a robot and announcing that it was another [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]! Knowing nothing of the newcomer's identity, Megatron had Waspinator explain who the other Megatron was, and was actually pretty impressed by his resume. Unfortunately, the new Megatron had no intent of ''working'' for Tera-Kura Co. as the old Megatron had assumed, but sought to ''control'' the company by making himself president. Beast-Megatron protested that ''he'' was the president, but this only led to tank-Megatron declaring himself the chairman above the president instead, nevertheless causing the original to lose control of his company. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 13|Bonus Edition Vol. 13}} To add to this insult, he was forced to have a suit made for Chairman Megatron. {{storylink|LG13 Megatron Sequel#Presidential Inauguration! Lord Megatron|Presidential Inauguration! Lord Megatron}} He was confused by Blackarachnia's cold treatment of their new boss, unaware that she was just trying really hard not to fangirl about working for the "real" Megatron. {{storylink|LG13 Megatron Sequel#Widow-chan's Usual Day|Widow-chan's Usual Day}}

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After a hard day's work, Megatron invited his co-workers for a night on the town, but to his disappointment no one showed up other than the chairman. They then ran into a ''third'' Megatron, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]], at the place they went to eat, and President Megatron listened on in fear as the other two bonded over subjects like Chairman Megatron having killed his [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|old second-in-command]]. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival|The Autumn Megatron Festival}} When the two larger Megatrons drunkenly agreed to conquer the world together, the small beast Megatron was left weakly pleading to his boss that they cut it out and continue their after-work fun instead. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

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Megatron was initially pleased that Tera-Kura was able to sell a ton of clones based on [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], a robot brought to the Legends world by the other Megatron, but got very concerned when they started going on a rampage. His chairman explained that their innate evil couldn't be suppressed, causing Megatron to snap at him, asking why they'd gone ahead and sold them then. He tried ordering a recall of the products only to find customers ''liked'' their evil robots, though he doubted Chairman Megatron's claims that this was part of the plan. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}} Megatron would later gain another employee when Tera-Kura hired [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} The Megatrons went trick-or-treating for [[Halloween]], and Legends Megatron had to remind his counterpart that the tradition didn't involve threatening people with a fusion cannon. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}}

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Megatron was at his usual club when his waiter, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]], was assaulted by Slipstream. {{storylink|LG-16 Slipstream Sequel}} After Armada Megatron's greed powered up the Zamojin and almost destroyed the Legends World, Legends Megatron warned his chairman to be careful with his own ambitions. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} Megatron found himself overthrown when the [[Waspinator (BW)#Cartoon continuity|Waspinator]] of another world took over Tera-Kura Co. and declared himself president, though the intruder quickly left again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was distressed when G1 Megatron was seemingly killed in [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s attempts to return him to his own universe, and pleasantly surprised when the chairman turned out to be okay. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

Jealous that Axalon Trading Company had joined forces with the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], Megatron struck a deal with their Decepticon counterparts to form the "Decepticon Tera-Kura Co." partnership. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} Unfortunately their new allies conspired against G1 Megatron and turned him into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who went on a rampage before returning to his normal self. Noting that the destruction had led to increased sales for his company, Legends Megatron sheepishly asked the chairman if he could do a repeat performance. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} He was later hypnotized into serving [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] for a while. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} Megatron was hired by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] to star in his film ''[[Transformers: Convobat Amazon Showdown]]'' as [[Megalligator]], but upset the director by ad-libbing his lines. During filming, he helped pacify the transtector used for [[Convobat]] by combining with Optimus Primal and blasting it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Convobat)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

Megatron was present when his company was further taken over by [[Devil Z]], who'd bought all their stocks, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} and suffered Devil Z's rage when he was betrayed by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} He was then levitated by [[Apeface]] after he'd mastered [[telekinesis]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}} When [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] attacked the Legends World, Megatron was both impressed and annoyed that Waspinator could identify him. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} He was around when the Decepticon Headmasters constructed [[Godbomber]] at the Tera-Kura, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} as well as when the [[Dimensional Patrol]] showed up and caused trouble for everyone. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

When the Headmasters betrayed the company and came to steal the [[transformation cog]] from their new office building, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Megatron was ordered to hide the device but was caught by [[Full-Tilt (G1)|Full-Tilt]] who stole it. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon Mobilization Chapter: Decepticon Civil War|Decepticon Civil War}} The Headmasters used the cog to complete [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and attack the city, and Megatron could do nothing about it but stay at Metroplex and fidget uselessly. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} After Trypticon devastated [[Akihabara]] and it was rebuilt as Neo Akihabara City, Megatron wandered the town. He got his company back when G1 Megatron moved on to be mayor of the city. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} When [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] arrived in the Legends World, Megatron was surprised by the airplane and the car. {{Storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 58|Bonus Edition Vol. 58}}

While Megatron was doing business at Tera-Kura, the [[Concurrence]] invaded and [[Cobra Commander|Old Snake]] used his [[synthoid]] process in reverse to strip out Megatron's organic nature and convert him to a wholly robotic [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]. The organic parts formed a new being, [[Noble (BM)|Noble]], who was disposed of. Filled with revenge for the other Megatron for overthrowing him, President Megatron turned over his company's resources to the Concurrence so that they could conquer Mayor Megatron's precious world. G1 Megatron, not wanting to another subordinate to come under harm, found Noble and set off a chain of events that allowed Noble and Beast Megatron to "combine" and restore Beast Megatron's sanity. The two Megatrons chased the Concurrence off the Legends World, although Beast Megatron still had trouble not falling to his wicknedness when separated from Noble, but beast half was there to keep him on the wagon. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 63|Bonus Edition Vol. 63}}

Before the Legends World was destroyed, Megatron was forced to board the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' to flee the universe. They crash landed on [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] in the [[G1 World]]'s [[2038]]. When [[Galvatron II]] arrived with his [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]], [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] induced [[Transformers sickness]] on the Legends World's refugees, transforming them into their G1 World counterparts' likenesses. Crashing the ''Axalon'' into Nemesis, the Beast Warrior were able to take down the fortress. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}} The refugees settled on Beast, where they received news from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] that G1 Megatron had died as part of the [[Dark Nova|Star Giant]]. Beast Megatron in particular took this news badly, dropping to his knees and crying. But Optimus told them to help resurrect the fallen Decepticon if the Legends World was restored. [[2039|The next year]], this indeed came to pass, and Beast Megatron worked on constructing a new body for G1 Megatron that he revived in. Things went back to normal on the Legends World, till G1 Megatron announced his departure. Beast Megatron was again the most touched, so G1 Megatron told him he could keep up with his adventures in the fiction of the Legends World. Taking his words to heart, Beast Megatron consumed all the ''Transformers'' media he could and kept a portrait of G1 Megatron in the Tera-Kura offices. One of his workdays was disturbed when [[T-AI|Officer Ai]] tried to arrest [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
[[Vector Prime]] had speculated that the [[Dark Spark]] might have been the essence of a Megatron from an alternate timeline where the Maximals failed to stop his plot to absorb all of the sparks on Cybertron, among other explanations. {{storylink|Source:Ask Vector Prime/Facebook#May 18, 2015|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
[[Thrashclaw]] had a mentor who was a "[[Dinobot (BW)|brown and blue, thick-headed, dynamic]]" bot who went off with a "purple lunatic". {{storylink|Life Finds a Way}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Predacon known as '''Gnashteeth''' was an apprentice and even a friend to the [[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]] [[Double Punch]]. An amenable, open sort, even towards Maximals, though still egotistical, Gnashteeth was assigned as deputy administrator of the [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries]] Plant, a rare position for a Predacon in the Maximal-friendly [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], much less the Builder-dominated Cybertron. Within eight stellar cycles of his posting, having gradually absorbed more and more power from the uninterested Double Punch, he was promoted to administrator. From there, secretly advising Double Punch all the way, Gnashteeth managed to increase all of DED's energy output. Some twenty cycles after gaining the position, he made an appointment with Scorponok, a programmer with several decades of experience at the plant, to talk with him about an incident where the older Predacon had accidentally prevented a severe case of theft. The two talked about Scorponok's algorithms for a whole three megacycles, developing a rapport.

Then everything changed. Double Punch summoned Gnashteeth to his luxurious estate to inform his friend that due to his promotion to the [[Builder Assembly]], he had to make someone chairman in his place. And it wouldn't be Gnashteeth. Outraged, the two began arguing, only stopping when Punch snapped that the Predacon should have shown gratitude for being allowed to get as far as he had.

This changed the mechanoid, bringing out his darker side. Some cycles after his first meeting with Scorponok, he summoned him back to his office, to discuss a proposal the analyst had made, one that promised a 10% increase in efficiency, but the time to properly see whether it would work would have taken years, by which time Gnashteeth would be long gone from his job. Furthermore, rushing the process would just get Gnashteeth shot down, and doing it in secret would raise questions as to where the extra energon came from. And then Scorponok idly suggested selling it. Within three solar cycles, the two had no less than fifty-four energon cubes of their own, ready to sell on the border of Iacon. Not satisfied with the meager rate of their first transaction, Gnashteeth decided the two would sell their produce directly to the consumers, using their newly acquired payment to do it. Despite an initial shaky start, their scheme soon began to grow.

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As the deca-cycles passed, the day came when Gnashteeth was removed from his position at the plant, down to co-deputy administrator with his former deputy [[Budora (BWU)|Budora]], their new boss [[Datamine]] expecting the two to jockey for favor, something Gnashteeth had no intention of doing. To make matters worse, one of Gnashteeth's best dealers had been murdered the night before by the [[Kospego (group)|Kopsego]]s. Determined not to be forced out, Gnashteeth had the word spread out that he wished to talk with the gang's leadership. The meeting did not go well. First, the gang leader [[Thunderhoof (BWU)|Thunderhoof]] made them wait before making his presence known, then took issue when Gnashteeth tried to smooth things over. Then, after Thunderhoof gave Gnashteeth's hired help the "generous offer" to go for a stroll, he offered to sell the Predacon's wares for much less than their actual worth. Gnashteeth refused, vehemently, earning himself a vicious beating from the Maximal crime boss, though he was spared thanks to Thunderhoof admiring the quality of the administrator's energon (and secretly wanting Gnashteeth under his employ). Gnashteeth's colorful vow to get even with Thunderhoof earned him the mocking title of "Megatron", and a leg removed at the knee.

After thirteen hours in the plant's CR Chamber, the bad news kept on coming: Budora was threatening to oust Gnashteeth, endangering their supply lines. This was the last straw for Gnashteeth, who decided to stop playing by the rules altogether. Rather than take a small sample of the plant's energon, Gnashteeth decided it was best to take all of it. That night, Gnashteeth burgled his former mentor's estate, and killed Double Punch with his own former weapons, framing the Kopsegos for it. After that, the two returned to the plant, where Gnashteeth repayed Budora for his lack of loyalty, and began a meltdown, allowing Gnashteeth and Scorponok to abscond with the energon.

A decacycle later, they met with Thunderhoof again. Only this time, Gnashteeth had come prepared. Before arriving, he'd thought to buy out the gang leader's muscle, and the two turned on their employer, allowing Gnashteeth to fulfill his former promise. As the newly minted "[[Darksyder]]s" celebrated, Gnashteeth informed Scorponok that his former name was no more. From that moment on, he would be Megatron. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

[[File:NotAllMegatrons-newbodies.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"Alright. I can see that I will have to teach you how to be...''villains''!"]]

The Darksyders continued to bully their way through Cybertron's underworld, eventually edging out the reigning [[Minion of Unicron (BW)|Minions of Unicron]]. [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] and his goon squad paid a visit to Megatron after capturing and interrogating a low-ranking nobody named [[Doom-Lock (BWU)|Doom-Lock]]. Megatron managed to see off the intruders by outwitting them... and siccing a horde of [[Dropkick (G1)|Dropkick]] drones on the interlopers when they refused to join his growing movement. Cryotek, the sole survivor, grudgingly swore allegiance to the 'bot who had bested him - Megatron returned the favor by sending [[Psychobat (BWU)|Psychobat]] to [[mnemosurgery|ensure]] that his newest recruit wouldn't get any ideas.

Urged onward by a mental computer simulation of the original Megatron, the Predacon leader mused on the best way to take advantage of the [[Grand Uprising]] when Scorponok's hubris spurred a moment of self-reflection. The Builders had designed the Maximals and Predacons to run off of conventional energon, forever shackling them to the dwindling supplies controlled by their elders. Reflecting on the native [[mechanimal]] life, Megatron began to wonder if Transformers could process their own energon - and in the process free themselves from the thumbs of the Builders by becoming beasts themselves.

The Predacon leader began experimenting on willing and unwilling volunteers, scrounging materials for his experiments from various illicit sources. The very first test subject, a nebbish sort named [[Overbite (BWU)|Overbite]], wound up mutating into a horrific [[oxide shark]]-submarine hybrid, forcing Megatron to put the monster out of its misery. Volunteers two through five didn't end up much better; [[Paralon (BWU)|the fifth victim]] of his experiments revealed that the [[Predacon Secret Police|PSP]] had gotten wind of his activities and were currently shadowing the organization. From this mole, however, Megatron learned of the disgraced ex-Autobot [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]], who had conducted similar experiments on himself decades ago, and sent Terrorsaur to bring the Builder into the fold.

Meanwhile, Megatron met with an addled [[Bisk (BWU)|Predacon nobody]], whom he used as a catspaw to gain access to the Builder's supply of new protoforms in the ruins of the [[Grand Mal]]. From the purloined protoform, he created [[Inferno (BW)|Formikon]], an energy-independent Predacon with an [[Antroid|ant-droid]] alternate mode. That wasn't enough for Megatron; within a few cycles, he and all of the Cybertronians under his command had successfully upgraded to beast modes. Now that the technology was out in the open, Megatron took the opportunity to delete the original Megatron from his processor, then proclaimed that soon all Maximals and Predacons would adopt this technology–the Beast Wars had begun. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}}

Sure enough, the Beast Upgrade as it was called spread through the Maximals and Predacons like wildfire, and Megatron became very, ''very'' rich indeed. He used that wealth to securely reinforce the center of his "legitimate" enterprises, which came in handy at the end of the war, during the nightmare of the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]], as he and his inner circle managed to hold off the Vehicon hordes, until Leatherhide and Packrat revealed their new invention: The [[esau]], which saved them all by turning the hapless Wasp into half a Vehicon himself, and allowing him a measure of control over the hordes. Megatron was pleased, declaring that the Darksyders would be able to take advantage of the aftermath.

And take advantage they did. With the addition of a creepy new recruit called Tarantulas, Megatron was a leading figure in the post-war Cybertron, with the Darksyders about the only pan-geographic faction left. When the prospective delegates of the remaining states and factions met, Megatron chose to represent himself, looking for all the world to Lio Convoy like he was going to swallow the room. {{storylink|Derailment}}

Ironically, and curiously, Megatron's pivotal role in his species' history would end up being forgotten entirely over the following millennia, with his deeds instead being credited to Lio Convoy (at least according to questionable historians). {{storylink|Lio Convoy: Unity Through Tyranny}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:ASurfeitOfPrimes-OptimusPrimalMegatron.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]

Twelve million years ago, "'''Beast Megatron'''" was a [[Maximal]] under the command of [[Liege Maximo]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} When [[The Fallen|Megatronus]] and his [[Darklands|Darklander]] army conquered the [[Forgotten Plains]], Maximo and his army were forced into exile, and eventually came into the employ of "[[Onyx Prime]]"... in reality, an alias assumed by a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Origin Myths}} As part of his grand plan to engineer Cybertronian history, "Onyx" took control of Liege Maximo's forces and incorporated them into his "Menagerie" of bestial warriors, {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} and Beast Megatron was one of the warriors who accompanied his new master to the [[Crystal City]]. There, they joined forces with [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s council to battle the Darklanders. {{storylink|Origin Myths}}

[[File:GhostStories-MegatronBeastMode.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The only shot of my beast mode and it's miscoloured.]]

Two million years later—after the ascension of the [[Thirteen]] and the subsequent [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] that saw their alliance undone—Beast Megatron became now a member of Onyx Prime's innermost retinue, and joined the Prime when he left Cybertron aboard the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] to advance his plans. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} The Maximals made camp on [[Antilla]], a planet that the Cybertronians had once attempted to colonize years before, now the site of a weapon that Onyx dubbed the "[[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]]". {{storylink|Our Finest}} After many millions of years, Onyx sent the Talisman away aboard the starship ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', {{storylink|Strange Visitors}} with Beast Megatron and the other Maximals remaining on Antilla. At some point afterwards, the [[Mistress of Flame|Matriarch of Incaendium]], [[Praesidia Magna|Praesidia]], and [[Magrada]] traveled there to investigate a Cybertronian signal, and Beast Megatron was one of the Maximals who watched as Onyx slew Magdra. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} Some time later, he was among the Maximals who travelled to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], the Cybertronian colony from whence the intruders had came, and clashed with the [[Torchbearer]]s over a supply of [[Ore-4]]. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

In the modern day, Shockwave began the final stage of his plan to begin a new Cybertronian empire, and in early 2018 Beast Megatron joined the other Maximals as they boarded Nemesis and travelled to Cybertron. With Onyx claiming that he had "captured" his co-conspirator Liege Maximo and delivered him to be tried by the [[Council of Worlds]], Beast Megatron guarded Liege Maximo alongside [[Ramulus]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} "Onyx" soon unmasked himself as Shockwave, and with his machinations having plunged Iacon into chaos, Beast Megatron joined Maximo's squadron to finish off the crew of the fallen [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. He later helped [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] restrain [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]] after Maximo confiscated her sword. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} Though Shockwave and Liege Maximo were both defeated—fatally, in the case of the latter—Beast Megatron and the other surviving Maximals fled Cybertron aboard Nemesis {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} to rendezvous with Shockwave's ultimate weapon: [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}}

[[File:StrangerEons-MutantMaximals.jpg|thumb|left|250px|You! You're not Megatron! You're one of those Kung Fu Creatures on the Rampage... 2!]]

Shockwave believed that the Maximals had done so at his behest, helping Unicron devour each colony world before destroying Cybertron, at which point the Talisman would kill Unicron and allow the Transformers to establish a new Transformer empire on Earth. He was unaware of their true intentions; despite pledging fealty to Shockwave, the manipulative ex-Decepticon had shattered ''their'' faith as well, and their decision to ''truly'' join forces with Unicron was an act of revenge, aiming to bring down the entire galaxy in defiance of Shockwave's carefully-curated plan. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

After meeting up with Unicron as the planet-eater consumed [[Devisiun (planet)|Devisiun]], {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} the Maximal swarm travelled with him to [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] and attacked the surface, allowing Unicron to consume them as he devoured Caminus. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} This was not the end of the Maximals, however; as Unicron had already consumed [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]] and its supplies of [[Ore-11]], the Maximals were exposed to the mutagenic ore in Unicron's systems. It was in this state that Unicron regurgitated them to deal with the [[Decepticon Vengeance Division]], and thanks to the powers of Ore-11, Beast Megatron and the other Maximals were able to manifest a monstrous new robot mode. D.V.D. commander [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], already a Unicron loyalist, had double-crossed the fleet under his command, and allowed the Maximals to board the [[Worldsweeper]] flagship so as to pass on their mutation to the Decepticons sent to impede Unicron's progress. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

[[File:Unicron5-BWMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Are you Samuel James... er, wait.]]

Concealing his new form beneath his old bestial guise, Beast Megatron and several other Maximals made their way to [[Earth]] in advance of Unicron's arrival and landed in [[Toronto]] as Shockwave teleported in. With Cybertron gone, Shockwave believed that his plan had worked, and that Unicron had perished in the act; at his command, Primal, Beast Megatron, and Rhinox began razing the city to make way for the birth of Shockwave's new Cybertronian empire.{{storylink|Road's End}} Beast Megatron noticed members of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] trying to sneak past him and moved to attack, but was nailed in the throat (and subsequently slain) by a well-placed shot from [[Agent Helix]], which sent him to his knees and alerted his two comrades to the interlopers. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

{{note|Several other Maximals in the 2005 IDW continuity are depicted with Megatron's [[Megalligator|alligator]], [[Transmetal]] ''T. rex'' and [[Transmetal 2]] dragon bodies.}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Megatron-Beast-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
The Predacons traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Maximal]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Megatron's function was leader of the Predacons, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a Tyrannosaurus rex. His tail whip and [[missile]]s were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his egocentrics, fanatics, and theatrics. Megatron's message from the future was that he holds [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|the key]] to saving [[Megatron (G1)|the one he holds in highest esteem]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Marqus Bobesich]] (English), [[Shigeru Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Peter Sura]] (German), [[Lionel Tua]] (French), [[Marcos Souza]] (Portuguese), [[Lorenzo Beteta]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Mau Pérez]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Ambujeshwar Pandey]] (Hindi)}}
{{bigquote|Now, why would little old me ever become a problem for Lord Megatron?|Predacon Megatron, [[Kingdom episode 5]]}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep2-Cybertronian-Predacon-Megatron.jpg|thumb|250px|left]]
A [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] born out of an uninhabitable [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] due to loss of the [[AllSpark]] by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} and the threat of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}} he honorably named himself after his ancestor and Galvatron's past self, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], whom he held to the highest esteem. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} Galvatron, desperate to end his slavery to Unicron by returning an artifact with the complete memoirs of Megatron to his past self, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} allowed Predacon Megatron to deliver the artifact instead. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 6}}

Personally intending to save Megatron from becoming Galvatron, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 5}} Predacon Megatron and his small band of thieves stole the artifact, now known as the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], from the Maximals. While being fired at by Maximal Enforcers, Megatron was hit and tossed the Golden Disk, only for his lieutenant [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] to catch it while [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] attempted to stop Megatron. However, Blackarachnia returned the disk to Megatron, and the Predacon leader scolded Dinobot for his lack of loyalty. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} Megatron later decrypted a few minutes of the Golden Disk, and was able to trace the original Megatron's steps back to [[Earth]] in the past, where the Predacons took on [[beast mode]]s and engaged in a battle with the Maximals from the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. The conflict would continue for cycles, {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}} with both sides suffering devastating blows to their ranks {{storylink|Kingdom episode 2}} until the Golden Disk proved right, and the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' crashed onto Earth.

[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Predacon-Megatron-Trex-roars.jpg|thumb|300px]]
Along with Dinobot, Predacon Megatron met with Decepticons and recognized Megatron as his ancestor, displaying the Golden Disk to him. In the ''Nemesis'', Predacon Megatron explained to the original Megatron what became of Cybertron, why the Predacons traveled to Earth at this time and place, and what importance the Golden Disk holds. The two 'cons then ushered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and Dinobot out of the room, and formed an alliance. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] later brought in a falcon, whom Predacon Megatron identified as the Maximal [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Kingdom episode 1}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Ep1-Predacon-Megatron-pets-Trex-head.jpg|thumb|300px|left]]

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===2021 IDW ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart1-tellmemore.jpg|thumb|right|250px|But uh, oh those summer nights...]]

The ambitious '''Galavar''' was one of the many malcontents in the secret employ of the [[Tripredacus Council]], leader of a cell of Predacon separatists who wished to overthrow the ruling [[Maximal]] government and kickstart a second [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] between the two factions. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} While operating in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Galavar took the opportunity to recruit [[Skold]], a young 'bot who'd suffered anti-Predacon prejudice. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}} Eventually, Galavar learned from the disgruntled researcher [[Reptilion]] that the Maximals had discovered, researched, and subsequently covered up the existence of a mysterious "[[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]", which supposedly contained the coordinates of an [[energon]]-rich planet located somewhere in time and space. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}}

Galavar and his team infiltrated Iacon's [[Ministry of Science|Science Ministry]], killed the guards, and pilfered the Disk from its resting place there; to prevent any pursuers, they also destroyed the fleet of [[unspace|transwarp]]-capable ships at the [[Great Shipyard]] and took [[Darksyde (BW)|the remaining vessel]] for their own escape. Galavar conveyed this plan to the Tripredacus Council and clarified that he wasn't asking for its permission to pull off the heist—he had already done it. He ended his transmission by declaring his new name—Megatron—and promised to bring the Predacons to new heights that the Council was too timid to reach.
[[File:SavageLandingPart1-Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Fleeing the scene in their stolen ship, Megatron and his Predacons were confronted by the Maximal-crewed ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''. After Megatron ordered [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] to use the coordinates (which were "familiar somehow" to the subordinate) he gave for the [[Transwarp Drive]], the Predacons entered the resulting portal with the Maximals in pursuit. They ended up above a mysterious planet, where their ships crashed onto following a battle. Thrown into [[stasis lock]], Megatron and his Predacons were outfitted in new forms to deal with the detected [[energon radiation]], with the leader emerging as a ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. Delighted in reaching the energon-rich world that the Golden Disk spoke of, Megatron realized that the further secrets it held must also be true and declared that their new Maximal opponents would be eliminated in [[Beast Wars (event)|the following war]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}}

Megatron grew obsessed with decoding more of the Golden Disk's secrets, and while he sequestered himself in his private quarters he gave explicit instructions that he was not to be disturbed and ordered his troops to take stock of the environment and their own defences. After he threw out Scorponok for violating these instructions, he was prepared to do the same to [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] before the flyer revealed that he'd taken the Maximal [[Nyx]] prisoner. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} Although Megatron attempted to torture their new prisoner in the hopes that she'd reveal information about how many Maximals had survived the crash, Nyx's refusal to break only raised Megatron's ire, and an insult regarding his new name pushed Megatron's temper over the edge, moments before Dinobot convinced his leader not to torture a helpless prisoner. After very nearly killing his second-in-command for daring to speak out against him, Megatron gave up on the interrogation and turned Nyx over to Tarantulas to dispose of. However, Nyx successfully escaped the Predacons thanks to Dinobot's last-second crisis of conscience, and Dinobot successfully held off the entire Predacon army at once before using a vocal override to lock Megatron and the others inside the ''Darksyde'' long enough to escape. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart5-PredaconsTerrorize.jpg|thumb|right|250px|And when he's tall he's what we call a dinosaur sensation.]]

After resetting the ''Darksyde''{{'}}s security system, Megatron ordered the other Predacons to search for Dinobot; {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}} their efforts led to the discovery of the crashed ''Axalon'' on the other side of the valley, and Megatron announced a plan to attack and sabotage the ship from within, kill any Maximal survivors, and eliminate Dinobot for good measure. In the ensuing siege, Megatron fetched up against Maximal captain [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]; though Megatron held the physical advantage, the smaller Maximal's tenacity allowed him to stay in the fight long enough for Nyx to release Dinobot from his holding cell and join the fight on the side of the Maximals. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}}

When Megatron attempted to finish off Optimus, Nyx intervened by throwing [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] into the path of his cannon, which kept him distracted for the Maximals to activate their ship's shields and sound a general retreat. However, as the ship did not recognize Dinobot as a Maximal, he was left on the other side of the field; though Dinobot was confident that he could take on the Predacons again, he didn't account for [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]'s sneak attack. Although Megatron and the others beat Dinobot to the brink of death, Optimus convinced the Predacons to retreat by training the ship's cannons on them. Megatron grudgingly retreated, but vowed that he and his forces would emerge victorious. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

[[File:ThickerSkin-Celebration.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Some time later, while analyzing the Golden Disk, Megatron briefly discovered an apparent message from ''himself'' encoded on the disk, but couldn't decrypt the files before the file corrupted itself. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}} After Tarantulas sabotaged the Maximal [[stasis pod]] network, Megatron held a feast of honor to welcome their new recruit [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and celebrate the impending rise of his new empire, then ordered Terrorsaur and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] to search for more fallen stasis pods after putting the ambitious flier in his place. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}}

One day, Megatron and the other Predacons watched from the ''Darksyde''{{'}}s internal surveillance system as [[Skold]] befriended and subsequently beheaded their Maximal prisoner [[Powerhug (BW)|Powerhug]]. {{storylink|Skold's No Good, Very Bad Day}}

During a routine Predacon training session, an emboldened Terrorsaur began questioning Megatron's leadership within earshot of the Predacon commander. As a result, Megatron mercilessly beat Terrorsaur and nearly killed him, until Tarantulas rescued Terrorsaur and Megatron grudgingly conceded that the impudent flier had learned his lesson. Moments later, however, a newly emboldened Maximal strike force launched an attack on the ''Darksyde''. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart3-OptimusVsMegatron.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

In the ensuing melee, Megatron faced off against Dinobot again—while surprised that he still lived, Megatron quickly gained a decisive advantage over his former second-in-command and mangled him using his tyrannosaur jaws before Optimus intervened. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}} After a brief brawl, Optimus successfully incapacitated Megatron by stabbing him in his beast mode head at the moment he fired his blast, leaving him unconscious and critically damaged. Megatron recovered and stormed the ship just as Optimus, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]], and [[Nyx]] successfully stole the Golden Disk from his quarters but tripped a force field on the way out. Ultimately, after Optimus threatened to destroy the disk and strand Megatron on the planet, the two sides agreed to an exchange—Megatron received the disk while the Maximals walked free—but told Scorponok that killing Optimus Primal for his insolence now superseded all his other goals. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

At some point, Megatron took part in a skirmish over energon that ended with [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] getting injured. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

[[File:ChildrenOfTheVok-OptimusMegatronfight.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

When Scorponok and Waspinator discovered a vein of unusual, aggression-enhancing energon, Megatron hit upon the idea of weaponizing the substance. Later, while he and Skold worked on repairing the ''Darksyde''{{'}}s sabotaged engines, Waspinator arrived with news that a Maximal had blundered into one of their traps. When Megatron followed him into the jungle, however, "Waspinator" revealed himself to be [[Saberback]], a [[Vok]] operative who promptly electrocuted and captured the Predacon leader. {{storylink|Primal Rage}}

Megatron and an artificially-enraged Optimus wound up captured in a remote cavern at the mercy of [[Tigatron]] and four other Cybertronians who called themselves the "Children of the Vok", who requested that Optimus and Megatron either leave the planet or voluntarily enter stasis to protect the Vok's experiments from any further contamination. Megatron chafed at the idea of voluntarily surrender and unsuccessfully demanded an audience with their masters; after they left, a newly-lucid Optimus proposed an alliance to escape, but just after leaving the cave the Children of the Vok ambushed them. In the battle, Megatron successfully took out both Saberback and [[Polar Claw]] before the Vok [[Pakak]] entered the battle and ordered the pair to stand down. When Megatron refused, Pakak began to extinguish the Predacon leader's [[spark]] before Optimus intervened with a proposal: he and Megatron would receive seven cycles to prepare for a Vok attack, while the ever-curious Vok would receive exciting new sociological data on what happens when two factions put their differences aside. {{storylink|Children of the Vok}}

[[File:TheEnd-ChildrenOfTheVokBattle.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

After a truce had been declared, Megatron welcomed Rhinox and Dinobot to the ''Darksyde'', while sending Waspinator, Skold and Blackarachnia to the ''Axalon'', to help devise new strategies against the Vok. When Rhinox and Scorponok questioned Megatron about his supposedly locking down the transwarp drive, the Predacon leader turned on Tarantulas who tried to flee only to be detained by Dinobot. When the spider was interrogated, he managed to incite Megatron's rage long enough to summon a [[zombie]]-fied Terrorsaur, the undead downing Megatron with a blast to the chest. {{storylink|The Beginning of the End}}

Megatron rebooted in time to meet the totality of the Children of the Vok in battle, facing off against [[Armordillo]] and [[Snarl (BW)|Snarl]] before the Vok arrived. Deeming all Cybertronians too disruptive, the Vok prepared to kill them all via their [[reversion device]]. As the superweapon built up its charge, the Vok were fired on by the ''Axalon'', now firing unspace beams which dissipated the energy beings. Considering the truce over, Megatron lunged at Primal only to be fired on by the unspace weapon.

Not being an energy creature, the blast simply shunted the Predacon leader 114 cycles forward in time. Upon materializing, Megatron began making his way back to the ''Darksyde'', noting the advantages he held and eagerly declaring that the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] would continue until his eventual victory. {{storylink|The End (BW)|The End}}
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===Scorching Heat Showdown===
Megatron possessed an [[Avatar]] in the form of [[Megalligator]]. After [[Armordillo]] was gunned down by [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] and Convobat swooped in to fight, Megatron himself joined the battle. He was soon met by Optimus Primal, who vanquished the Predacon leader after a tussle. {{Storylink|Scorching Heat Showdown}}
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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
One day in [[Earth]]'s jungles, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] leader Megatron stole the [[Maximal]]s' [[banana]]s from [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. The Maximal leader gave chase, only to be stuck in Megatron's vise grip. [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] came to the rescue, snagging a banana to feed Primal, and the empowered gorilla was able to uppercut Megatron into the sky and retrieve the bananas. {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 20|Go! Go! #20}}

When [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] started a food delivery service, Megatron put in a order for shrimp fried rice that the Maximal was more than happy to fulfil. {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 21|Go! Go! #21}} [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] did not think fondly of Megatron and expressed a desire to wreck him during a patrol. {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 22|Go! Go! #22}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Megatron hid in his beast mode amid a bask of alligators in a tropical river. When Optimus Primal fluttered over him in his bat mode, Megatron nearly managed to snap him out of the air. When his adversary transformed, Megatron did so as well, and the two Transformers began exchanging blows. Though Megatron managed to land a laser blast, Optimus relieved him of his gun with a swing of his sword. {{storylink|Commercial/Beast Wars#Wave 1 Deluxe|Beast Wars Wave 1 Deluxe toys commercial}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]," the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Predacons and their Maximal adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}

Many Beast Wars combatants had managed to construct personal bases, customized to their personal tastes, due to the extended duration of the war. Megatron opted to stay within the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacon ship]] as the central hub of Predacon activity. Megatron joined his fellow Predacons in battling not only the persistent Maximal resistance, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
Retaliating after the Maximals eliminated Inferno and halted the experiments on the Skriix the Predacon was performing, Megatron sent his own troops to attack the ''Axalon.'' his aggressions were rebuffed, however, and the Maximals launched a counter-strike. After having secured access to the Predacon ship, the Maximals destroyed Megatron, winning the Beast Wars in the process.

=====Predacon campaign=====
When the Maximals had been eliminated, Megatron was able to fulfill his objective of using the planet's vast Energon resources to destroy Cybertron, and conquer the Galaxy! {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

{{BW VG|Megatron|P}}

===''Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars''===
[[File:DuelFightMegatronGameGuideArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ah am alpha an' omega, da beginnin' an' da end. Ah am dat which is, which wuz, and is yet ta come... an' ya will know mah name is Megatwon when I way my veng-e-ance upon ya!"]]
Megatron followed a mysterious portal generated by the super-powerful [[Energon Quartz]], emerging in its resting place on Gaia. He battled several other Maximals and Predacons in an attempt to obtain the Quartz's power for himself. He was capable of summoning his lackeys Waspinator, Terrorsaur, Tarantulas, Inferno, and Scorponok in order to aid him in this task.

Megatron could also partake in various other tasks, such as a mission to break a boulder to reveal an energon crystal hidden within before sundown, using a block in a mission to defend himself against various incoming projectiles, and missions to run across a pit-riddled field, sometimes involving hideously large bacteria he had to fend off.

The series of one-on-one battles that ensued ended in a strange duel, when Megatron had to battle his double as a final opponent. Once he defeated himself, he gained possession of the Quartz, setting out to defeat his eternal nemesis, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars}}

{{BW fighter ending|Megatron|GBC}}

====Move list====
{{note|This move list presumes the player is facing right; when facing left, reverse the left and right inputs.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Robot Mode'''
!colspan=2|'''Beast Mode'''
|-
|Buster Shot||↓→B
|Tyranno Breath||↓→B
|-
|Tail Thrust||←↓→A
|Megaton Press||→↓→B
|-
|Evil Impact||→↓←A
|Tyranno Revenge||↓←A (counter)
|-
|Evil Slash||→↓→B
|Tyranno Stamp||→↓→A
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|Laser Buster (super)||↓→↓← B
|Night Raid (super)||↓→↓← B
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|Destruction Ray (desperation)||↓←↓→ A
|Destruction Ray (desperation)||↓←↓→ A
|}

===3D Battle-Card Game===
Megatron, in his original ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body, leads a ragtag group of Decepticon warriors from various backgrounds (and/or universes) against Optimus Primal and his Autobot allies. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}

===''Transformers Battle Universe''===
At the edge of time, when the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] needed a new host, Megatron was among several warriors (and [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatrons]]) summoned from the multiverse to battle for control of the prize. {{storylink|Transformers Battle Universe}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
After a huge earthquake exposed a large amount of [[Energon]], Megatron led his Predacons in an ambush of the Maximals, successfully gaining control of the new Energon supply. As the Predacons harvested this new resource, Megatron set his sights on the Maximal base and the destruction of Optimus Primal. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}}

Much later, when a badly wounded [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] stood near death, Megatron offered a piece of his own spark. Accepting this transfusion of sorts, Rampage's life would most likely be saved. It would also ensure that the new Predacon recruit would forever be bound to Megatron's will from that moment forth. {{storylink|When Sparks Fly}}

Megatron eventually managed to conquer Cybertron with the aid of his Vehicon armies, and set his three generals on the Maximals after they returned to the planet. {{storylink|Beast Machines (Legends)|Beast Machines}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
Megatron participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Megatron''—This Super Rare character first appeared in the "Beast Wars: Episode 1" event, and could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, 35 event cores, and 10 cores of this character.
*''Megatron Alligator''—This Epic character first appeared in the "Beast Wars: Episode 3" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, 100 event cores, and 50 cores of this character.
*'' Megatron Transmetal''—This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Transmetals: Beast Wars - Episode 1" event.
*''Megatron Transmetal II''—This Epic character first appeared in the "Transmetals 2: Episode 1" mini events, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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[[File:Battle-Tactics-Megatron-Alligator.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Yeesss...]]
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Beast-Wars-Megatron-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|400px| Ah, Yesss!]]
In an unknown time and place, the Beast Wars came to a conclusion. [[Optimus Primal (BW)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Optimus Primal]] planned on going home, with Megatron's future in an iso-containment cell. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Primal Instinct}} As the [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|shuttle]] traveled through chronospace, Megatron, unanchored in time, reverted to his original beast mode, as did Optimus Primal. {{storylink| Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|A Stitch in Time}}

They were pulled to 21st century Earth due to [[Shockwave (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Shockwave]]'s meddling with the signals the Autobots were using to bring Optimus Primal to their Headquarters. Optimus ordered the transit be aborted, but he faded out before his comrades could hear him. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Mixed Signals}} The two arrived on Earth, where they were forced to part ways when the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] and [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] closed on to them. Megatron ran into [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who assumed the fellow ''Tyrannosaurus'' was himself from the future; the Predacon clarified who he was and fought the Autobot to test his beast mode's strength. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Blast from the Past}} {{storylink|Quantum Beast Leap}}

Elsewhere, Shockwave explained to the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] his completed plan and their new "recruit", but the Decepticon leader was enraged that "a prehistoric throwback" would dare call himself "Megatron".

Despite his reluctance at the presence of another Megatron, Starscream decided to assist the Predacon in his plan to make the original Megatron extinct. They left the battlefield and Grimlock behind.

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 stars
*'''Weapons''': Megatron in his beast mode first uses his fire breath on a target far away. (15 second cooldown) He thens leaps into the air and lands on a defense dealing Area of Effect damage. (10 second cooldown) He then proceeds to bite and smash the target.
*'''Ability: Battle Orders''' - Target their defenses! Friendly bots are given a health shield and prioritize all defenses for a time.
{{note|This ability was fan-voted as a community favorite on the Transformers: Earth Wars BAND page. It has been redesigned from restoring health to bonus health.}}
**'''Cost''': 6 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:beast-wars-megatron Beast Wars Megatron at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

[[File:Transmetal2 Megatron EarthWars.jpg|right|thumb|500px]]
'''Transmetal 2 Megatron'''

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 stars
*'''Ability: Flying Inferno''' - For 10 seconds you set nearby enemies on fire dealing damage per second.
**'''Cost''': 7 ability points, +2 for reuses.
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:transmetal2-megatron Transmetal 2 Megatron at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
{{Main|Megatron (BW)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{Main|Megatron (BW)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
*Hasbro originally intended [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] to be the new body for Megatron.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=For a while there Hasbro was planning to make the Inferno
toy the new Megatron. We were going to kill Megatron and bring him back as Inferno.|link=https://groups.google.com/g/alt.toys.transformers/c/szTUVRTiarQ?hl=en#bc8e54e9165e0823|name=Bob Forward (via Hooks)|site=alt.toys.transformers|archived=yes|day=15|month=01|year=2001}}</ref>
*Megatron's characterization in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon significantly diverges from his classic portrayal: Predacon Megatron is a typically insecure leader and a loyal but sycophantic follower of the "original" [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], lacking his iconic manipulative traits. This interpretation of Megatron speaks with a high-pitched North American accent, as opposed to his more iconic English accent. The other "Beast Era" characters from the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' show are more or less similar to their '90s counterparts, even those with notably differing voices.
*In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Megatron's Cybertronian body is a heavily stylized version of his [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Timelines|2006 BotCon toy]], with the missile being excluded.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Megatron''' (メガトロン ''Megatoron''), '''Megalligator''' (alligator, メガリゲーター ''Megarigētā''), '''Beast Megatron''' (ビーストメガトロン ''Bīsuto Megatoron'')
*''Korean:'' '''Megatron''' (메가트론 ''Megateuron'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kǒnglóng Wáng''' (Taiwan, 恐龍王, "King Dinosaur"), '''Bàwánglóng''' (China ''Beast Wars'', 霸王龙, "Tyrannosaur"), '''Wúdí Lóng''' (China ''Beast Machines'', 无敌龙, "Invincible Dragon"), '''Wēi Zhèn Tīan Èrshì''' (comics, 威震天二世, "Extremely Prestigious II", literally "Heaven-shaking Might II")
*''Spanish:'' '''Megatrón''' (Latin America)

====Transmetal====
*''Japanese:'' '''Metals Megatron''' (メタルスメガトロン ''Metarusu Megatoron'')
*''European:'' '''Metal T-Rex'''

====Transmetal 2====
*''Japanese:'' '''Metals Dragon Megatron''' (メタルスドラゴンメガトロン ''Metarusu Doragon Megatoron'')
*''European:'' '''Dragone'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Wúdí Lóng''' (China ''Beast Machines'', 无敌龙, "Invincible Dragon")

==References==
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BinbÅgami

2023-05-16T11:09:50Z

Murposit:

:''Binbōgami is a spirit from {{w|Momotarō Densetsu}}.''

[[Image:Dreammix Binbogami.jpg|thumb|Anguish and misfortune brought on by rolling a die? Perhaps he's actually the spirit of ''Mario Party''.]]

'''Binbōgami''' (貧乏神, "Spirit of Poverty") is not really a villain, but every time he tries to help someone, such as [[Momotarō]], he screws it up...and he never knows when to quit, so he keeps causing trouble.

He attacks with his giant die, which causes different bad things to happen to his foes depending on the outcome of its roll. A certain roll will turn Binbōgami himself into Mini-Bonbī, which greatly reduces his own offensive power. His best roll turns him into King Bonbī, which induces all four of the negative effects of his die in all his opponents at once. He can also attack through disgusting habits.

==Games==
===''DreamMix TV World Fighters''===
{{voiceactor|[[Yasuhiro Takato]] (Japanese), [[Rika Komatsu]] (Mini-Bonbī, Japanese)}}

As part of [[DreamMix TV]]'s attempt to pull in more ratings, Binbōgami was invited to battle bunches of other beings, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], on the television show ''[[World Fighters]]''. {{storylink|DreamMix TV World Fighters}}

==Note==
*Binbōgami is based on {{w|Binbōgami|Japanese folkloric spirits of the same name}}.
*The character on Binbōgami's fundoshi is び (''bi''), the first character in the hiragana spelling of his name.
*Binbōgami's profile image in ''DreamMix TV World Fighters'' is his character artwork from the 1998 remake of ''Momotarō Densetsu''.

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Alice (ROTF)

2023-05-15T21:12:52Z

Murposit: /* Fiction */

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:''Alice is a [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Isabel Lucas Astronomy textbook.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Seriously. This is a girl who will suck the fillings right out of your teeth.]]

'''Alice''' is the kind of girl you ''wish'' you met in college. She's pretty, has... ''prominent'' mammalian characteristics, is incredibly forward about what she wants, and lives next door to [[Leo Spitz]] and [[Sam Witwicky]] in [[Hamilton Hall]]. She's ''really'' interested in Sam. It's a bit suspicious, really; maybe she's just pretending?
{{quote|How about ''tonight'', you pretend I'm your girlfriend, and I pretend that you're my boyfriend?|Alice|[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
:''Actor:'' [[Isabel Lucas]]
{{voiceactor|[[Hiroko Ushida]] (Japanese dub)|[[Chen Qian]] (Mandarin dub), [[Mireya Mendoza]] (Latin American-Spanish dub), [[Geni Rey]] (Spain-Spanish dub), [[Luisa Wietzorek]] (German dub), [[Cécile d'Orlando]] (European French dub), [[Kim Jalabert]] (Canadian French dub), [[Iara Riça]] (Portuguese dub), [[Veronica Puccio]] (Italian), [[Aysun Topar]] (Turkish dub)}}
[[Image:RotF Alice Eeeeew.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Don't talk with your mouth fu - oh. Oh.]]
Leo pointed out Alice to Sam as he was moving into the dorms at [[Princeton University]]. Leo explained to Sam that he had a thing for the bounteously endowed blonde, and he wanted to make sure Sam knew it so he didn't steal her away. Later that night, Leo had dragged Sam to a fraternity party, where the wayward Witwicky became engrossed in writing [[Cyberglyphics]] symbols in the cake frosting. This caught Alice's eye, and she decided she simply ''had'' to strike up a conversation with the boy who'd just accidentally stuck frosting inside his ear. Though Sam protested against her rather forceful advances, she ignored his pleas until her attempt at seduction was interrupted by the timely arrival of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] on the [[Delta Fraternity|fraternity house's]] lawn. Sam appeared grateful for the reprieve until Alice invited herself for a ride. Bumblebee tried his best to warn Sam by monkey-wrenching her attempts at conversation with Sam during the ride, but eventually got frustrated and went the expedient route of dousing her in antifreeze. Alice got out and left in a huff.

[[Image:ROTF Alice robot mode.jpg|thumb|right|250px|All shall love me and despair!]]
Later on, Alice made her way to Sam's dorm room to talk to him without the meddling yellow one around. En route she was engaged by Leo, who again proclaimed his desires for her and offered her a meat-laden pizza. She icily ignored him, finding the true object of her desires when the dorm room's door was opened to reveal Sam, who had covered every flat surface in it with Cyberglyphic symbols. Leo, figuring out what was to come next, asked if he could at least watch. Alice summarily shut the door in his face. Once again giving Sam the hard-sell, she forced him onto the bed and began probing his oral region with her tongue. Meanwhile, an entirely different probing appendage snaked out from beneath her skirt. Stealthily retracting the metallic tentacle when [[Mikaela Banes]] burst in, Alice waited until the human had left, and then proceeded to extrude it again and wrap it about Sam's neck, closing off his windpipe. Mikaela returned, hearing Sam's strangled cries, and dislodged Alice by throwing the toolbox containing [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] at her. Leo returned at this point, only to flee as Alice transformed into a robotic war machine!

[[Image:ROTF Alice death.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"That party was great! I got totally smashed!"]]
Alice chased the trio out of the dorm, and through the campus library where she destroyed several shelves with energy blasts, eventually firing wide and blasting a hole in the library wall. Her quarry fled through the opening and Mikaela hotwired a car. Catching up with them, Alice leaped onto the hood and tried to get at Sam by smashing through the windshield. Mikaela tried to shake Alice off by driving, but had no luck until she rammed the car, and thus killing the Decepticon infiltrator. Mikaela sped off, making sure to grind what was left of Alice under the car's tires on the way. {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
{{note|Alice's involvement in the preceding events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the novels "[[The Last Prime]]" and "[[Revenge of the Fallen: The Junior Novel]]."}}
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===IDW movie comics===
The Pretender was a crew member of the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]''. [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] disliked Pretenders, but deemed her a potentially necessary spy. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 1}} In [[1964]], she killed and took the identity of {{w|Spetsnaz}} agent [[Alisa Morozov]]. The following year, her search for the [[AllSpark]] led to [[Soviet Research Station Oktober]], where she killed many scientists and attempted to gain information as to the Cube's whereabouts from the treacherous American [[Joe Danco]] and his prisoner [[Bill Simmons]]. In the crossfire that followed, Danco died and Simmons escaped. Alisa informed Soundwave of what happened, adding she learned from another agent that the [[Soviet Union]] and [[United States of America|United States]] both held a Cybertronian. She noticed one of the scientists she attacked, [[Voskhod]], was still alive, and Soundwave requested she spare him, as he was potentially useful. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 2}}

Voskhod and Alisa came up with the cover story of a fire killing all those in the research station. When Soundwave located Simmons, she and [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] flew to [[New York City]]. They pursued Simmons, but Incinerator's explosives killed him. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 3}} In [[1979]], Soundwave's crew began the return journey to the ''Nemesis''. When they arrived, the Pretender asked if she could see the [[hatchling]]s in stasis aboard the ship. Soundwave had her put in stasis instead. {{storylink|Convergence chapter 4}}

[[image:ROTF Alice comic robot portrait.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"You found me beautiful once..." "Honey, you got reeeeal ugly."]]
After Alice kicked Leo out of his own dorm room so she could seduce Sam, {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 1|Revenge of the Fallen #1}} he watched some TV with his buddies [[Sharsky]] and [[Fassbinder]]. While flipping through channels, they came across an advertisement featuring an animatronic [[Alice (animatronic)|Alice]] from ''[[Alice in Wonderland]]'' which had a surprising resemblance to their classmate Alice. Leo went back to the dorm room to tell Sam there was something weird about his new girlfriend, but she had already revealed herself. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 2|Revenge of the Fallen #2}} {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (novel)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

[[Image:Nefarious 1 Alice whats the matter.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''Our'' mouths are the ones that are malformed?]]

Alice apparently survived being smashed to pieces and repaired herself, going on the run soon afterwards. It appears she became a little unstable (well, ''more unstable'') and hijacked the motor home of a [[Seymour|middle-aged]] [[Seymour's wife|couple]], leading to her being pursued by [[NEST]]. [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] thought her alt-mode was "misguided," as he worried exposure to human culture would cause her to contract their "madness."

He had no qualms when [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] ended the hijacking situation by impaling her and putting Alice out of everyone's misery. Later, Ratchet was shown examining Alice's body, wondering about the technology that allowed her to mimic a human appearance - implying that such technology is unknown to Autobots. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 1|Nefarious #1}}
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===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
Alice told readers of ''[[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]'', a trans-dimensional magazine for [[female Transformer|Decepti-femmes]], how to disarm a [[foldspace warhead]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Legends'' comic===
[[File:Legends Alice.jpg|thumb|100px|]]
Alice appeared in one of [[Tigatron]]'s dreams among a group of evil female Transformers who tried to kidnap him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 11|Bonus Edition Vol. 11}}
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==Notes==
[[Image:rotf-alice-concept-nichols.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Alice really needs to touch up on her make-up.]]

* Throughout pre-production, concept artist [[Ben Procter]] used [https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/out15144428-1446155101.jpg this photo] of {{w|Rachel Nichols (actress)|Rachel Nichols}}, who plays [[Scarlett]] in the 2009 film ''{{w|G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra}}''.<ref>[http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=137233#post137233 Giant Bumblebee in Bondi today - Page 2 - Ozformers Transformers Collectors Australia]</ref>
* Alice having an outer organic form makes her a [[Pretender]].<ref><tt>"Hmm… I'll give you an exclusive here. There is a Pretender. I'm going to get killed for saying that."</tt> ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]], [https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/01/14/transformers-2-rumor-confirmed Transformers 2 Rumor Confirmed], IGN.com</ref>
* In the novel adaptation, Alice had [[Honda Motorworks|a manufacturer's nameplate]] on her neck from the [[Alice (animatronic)|animatronic Alice]] she implicitly scanned.
* Also in the novel adaptation, while Alice was seducing Sam at the frat party she claimed to be from Orlando. Orlando is where Walt Disney World is located and would be a likely location of the ''Alice in Wonderland'' animatronic tour. She also claimed to have a boyfriend from there, who was a prince. Walt Disney World is also home to a number of princes. Finally, during the commercial where the [[Alice (animatronic)|animatronic Alice]] appears, "[[Mickey Mouse|Mickey, the friendly mouse]]" is mentioned. Who said ''Revenge of the Fallen'' doesn't have a tight continuity?
* When Alice reveals her robotty bits, her human skin sort of folds away, presumably taking her clothing along with it, as when she reappears in human form, she's still fully dressed. On the other hand, she clearly changed clothes throughout the course of the film, which poses some interesting questions.
* While in robot mode, the tip of her [[tongue]] stays "organic". It's really disturbing.
* Alice isn't the only Transformer with a [[Sari Sumdac (Animated)|human alt-mode]].
* Alice's transformation alone took 3 months to make!<ref>[http://gizmodo.com/5305809/why-just-2-seconds-of-transformers-2-took-3-months-to-complete Why Just 2 Seconds of Transformers 2 Took 3 Months to Complete]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Alice''' (アリス ''Arisu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Alice''' (Taiwan, 艾莉絲 ''Àilìsī'')

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://gizmodo.com/5305809/why-just-2-seconds-of-transformers-2-took-3-months-to-complete Why just 2 seconds of Transformers 2 took 3 months to complete] — Gizmodo.com
* [http://features.cgsociety.org/story_custom.php?story_id=5153&page=1 Digital Domain interview about Alice's effects] — CGSociety.com

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Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity

2023-05-15T09:54:45Z

Murposit:

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[[File:Metamorphosis megatron and kids.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"It's like the puny fleshlings are ''trying'' to give me the Mini-Cons and die in the process! [[David Kaye|Excellent]]...[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|yeeeesss]]..."]]

Sometimes he's '''Megatron''', sometimes he's '''Galvatron''', more often than not he's sacrificing himself while ''always'' coming back as much of jerk as ever—but whoever he is and whatever he's doing, he's done enough of it to need his own page for his antics in the [[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]!
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==''Armada'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), [[Kiyoyuki Yanada]] (Japanese)|[[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Willi Röbke]] (German), [[Giorgio Locuratolo]] (Italian), [[José Santa Cruz]] (Portuguese), [[Fredrik Hiller]] (Swedish), [[Arto Nieminen]] (Finnish), [[Juan Carlos Lozano]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Framk Maneiro]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Vilmos Papucsek]] (Hungarian)}}
[[File:Prehistory-Autobots vs Decepticons.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|During the war, Megatron was the big thing on Cybertron.]]

Millions of years ago, the civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] reached a bloody stalemate as both [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s augmented their forces with a race of small power-enhancing Transformers known as the [[Mini-Con]]s. Realising that they were only making the conflict worse, the Mini-Cons made a pact with the Autobots to leave the planet in a [[Exodus (Armada)|starship]], {{storylink|Prehistory}} but Megatron struck as the tiny 'bots were leaving, attacking with the full force of the Decepticon fleet in an attempt to capture all the Mini-Cons in one fell swoop. The damaged Mini-Con ship warped away, and crash-landed on the planet [[Earth]]. {{storylink|First Encounter}} Alas, the Mini-Cons' absence did not abate the war; in one battle among the many that followed, Megatron discovered the abandoned Autobot [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]] pinned by rubble in the midst of an inferno, and saved his life in exchange for his loyalty. {{storylink|Past}}

[[File:Armada Megatron FirstEncounter surprise.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|What the hell does he turn into?]]

In the year 2010, Megatron led a small team of his Decepticons to Earth when a signal beacon from the planet reached Cybertron, alerting the Transformers to the reawakening of the Mini-Cons. Megatron was first on the scene, warping directly to the signal's point of origin, where he discovered that one of the Mini-Cons, [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], had befriended three human children. Before Megatron could seize the Mini-Con for his own, his arch-enemy [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] appeared to stop him. {{storylink|First Encounter}} Megatron and Optimus battled, with the rest of their troops arriving to join the fight, but eventually, the Decepticon leader called for a strategic retreat. The Decepticon forces withdrew to Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]] to investigate the shorn-off portion of the Mini-Con ship that had landed there, which they quickly repurposed as their base of operations; amid the lunar dust, Megatron discovered and activated a [[Mini-Con storage panel]] that was revealed to contain his old Mini-Con partner, [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]. With the added power of a Mini-Con now giving him an edge over the Autobots, Megatron had his forces reconfigure their [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s—with Megatron himself adopting a tank form—and led them back to Earth to gather more. The Decepticons immediately targeted the three human children from before, who had since awoken the entire [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]], but the timely arrival of Optimus Prime and the other Autobots thwarted their plans. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} In the battle that followed, Megatron actually had trouble controlling the increased firepower Leader-1 bestowed upon him, and when Autobots [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Hot Shot]] gained Mini-Cons of their own, he called retreat. [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] was able to obtain two Mini-Cons himself, however, and Megatron granted one to his most loyal subordinate, [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], infuriating the younger warrior [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Base}}

[[File:Base megatron robot mode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Megatron just got a '''BIG''' boost in confidence.]]

When a Mini-Con was detected in the [[Grand Canyon]], Megatron and the Decepticons made a play for it, though Megatron ordered Starscream to stay behind (lest he acquire the Mini-Con for himself and challenge Megatron for leadership). Starscream came along anyways, and both he and Megatron were overpowered by [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], costing them the Mini-Con. {{storylink|Comrade}} After sending his troops to recover the next Mini-Con while he stayed in their moonbase, only to have them meet with failure, {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} Megatron accompanied his men again on the next hunt, intending to take this Mini-Con for himself so Starscream would still be without one. When the Autobots intervened, Megatron was unable to stop Starscream from obtaining the prize for himself. {{storylink|Jungle}} This put Megatron in a foul(er) mood, and he took it out on Demolishor when the underling nearly stepped on Leader-1 and then damaged one of their base's walls. {{storylink|Carnival}} Demolishor redeemed himself when Megatron later led the Decepticons in battle in the [[Sahara]], successfully retrieving a Mini-Con which Megatron then forced him to hand over to him. {{storylink|Palace}}

[[File:Underground megatron tankmode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|GUNN NOT TANCK!]]

Megatron next attempted to strike at the Autobots through their human friends, arranging for their capture so that he could ransom them for the Autobots' Mini-Cons. Immediately reneging on the deal once the Mini-Cons were in his clutches, Megatron ordered Leader-1 to destroy the children, but when the Mini-Con hesitated in response to [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]]'s pleas, Megatron was distracted long enough for the Autobots to turn the tables and send him packing. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} This moment of hesitation did not break Megatron's trust in his little minion, though, as soon after, he had Leader-1 search a human sewer system when his own large tank mode made manoeuvring beneath the city streets too difficult. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} Later still, while searching for a Mini-Con in the ruins of an underwater civilization, Leader-1 unlocked Megatron's "Full Blast Mode" for the first time, and then found the Mini-Con panel while his master was busy battling Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ruin}}

[[File:Confrontation megs and leader1.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Say hello to my leetle friend!]]

The Mini-Con recovered from the ruins by Leader-1 initially refused to awaken from its panel, but following another failed hunt on a volcanic island, Megatron redoubled his efforts, and successfully roused [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] from his slumber. {{storylink|Prehistory}} Realizing that Sonar was one of the three Mini-Cons who together formed the legendary [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, Megatron led his Decepticons in an invasion of the Autobot base to steal the other two, personally facing down Hot Shot and Optimus Prime at the same time. Sonar awakened his team-mates and they formed the Star Saber in Megatron's hands, but no sooner was the sword complete than Optimus Prime blasted it from Megatron's grip. With the sword now in Hot Shot's hands, Megatron was forced to retreat before its power. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

Deciding to contract some outside help, Megatron hired the mercenary [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] from whom he learned of the existence of the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]]. {{storylink|Overmatch}} The Autobots soon got a new member of their own when the drifter [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] helped foiled Megatron's digging operation to unearth the newest Mini-Con, {{storylink|Gale}} but Sideways soon proved to be more than he seemed when he betrayed Hot Shot, stole the Star Saber for Megatron and joined the Decepticons. {{storylink|Credulous}} [[File:Conspiracy megatron starsaber.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Mega-Mega-Mega-Megatron! Ho!]] The Star Saber wound up in Starscream's hands, but rather than provoke open rebellion by taking it from him by force, Megatron had Leader-1 trick Starscream into accidentally attacking Demolishor with the blade. This led the other Decepticons to question Starscream's competency with the sword, and they forced him to hand it over to Megatron. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} With the Star Saber now his to command, Megatron brought the sword to bear in his next battle with Optimus Prime, during which the Autobot leader hurled them both into a crevasse. Megatron plummeted to the bottom while Optimus was grabbed out of the air by Scavenger, revealed to have been an Autobot spy all along. Hauled out by Sideways, the injured Megatron ordered retreat, swearing vengeance on all. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} Once back up to full strength, Megatron decided to take out his frustrations by announcing it was time for some one-on-one Decepticon combat training, and wound up chasing Sideways around the moon with the Star Saber. {{storylink|Vacation}}

[[File:Vow Megatron fullblastmode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|This image does ''not'' need a caption!]]

Sword still in hand, Megatron led the Decepticon effort to obtain the final Mini-Con that formed the Skyboom Shield, succeeding despite the presence of the newest Autobot [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]]. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} With both Star Saber and Skyboom now his, Megatron challenged Optimus Prime to a decisive battle in the desert. The combat was fierce, but finally, Prime was able to wrest the shield from Megatron's grasp, and when the two weapons collided, and incredible burst of energy was released that shot off into space. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} Despite this failure, Megatron was quick to orchestrate another confrontation with Prime, this time separating him from the other Autobots by randomly warping each of the heroes to different sites of past battles. Facing off against Prime in the Sahara again, Megatron employed a legion of Mini-Cons to attack the Autobot leader, correctly gambling that he would not fight back against the small 'bots. What he did not expect, however, was that Prime's reluctance to fight would prompt the Mini-Cons to turn on ''him'', keeping him occupied until the other Autobots arrived, forcing him to withdraw. {{storylink|Vow}}
[[File:Rebellion megatron vs starscream.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Falcon PUNCH]]
Convinced that Megatron's flawed leadership was the reason behind the recent string of Decepticon failures, Sideways decided to play Megatron and Starscream off against one another in order to change the game. When the Decepticons returned after another failed battle, Megatron began brutalizing Starscream for his failings (despite the fact that Starscream had been following his orders), and might have even killed him if Demolishor had not intervened. Taking this as his cue, Sideways began to plant notions of leadership in Starscream's head, while challenging Megatron's pride with the allegation that his position as commander was only secure thanks to possession of the Star Saber. Sideways's machinations culminated in Starscream challenging Megatron to a duel for leadership, with a nonchalant Megatron so certain of his victory that he even wagered the Star Saber on the fight's outcome. Unfortunately for Starscream, Megatron's prognostication proved accurate, and he violently and resoundingly defeated his lieutenant with his bare hands, not even deigning to use the Saber. At the last moment, Megatron spared Starscream's life, preferring instead to let him live with the knowledge that he knew his weaknesses: he had a conscience. His position as leader reaffirmed by the outcome of the clash, Megatron led the Decepticons into battle against the Autobots soon after with renewed vigor and morale. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}
[[File:Linkup megatron throne.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|As I sit/as I stand/by the table I command/my kingdom!]]
With most dastardly thing he managed to accomplish in his next few battles consisting of stepping on [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] when he fell out of the sky, {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}} Megatron was soon to summon the master Decepticon tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] to Earth in an effort give his campaign a shot in the arm. The plan Thrust concocted gave Megatron a clear shot at Optimus Prime that would have succeeded in taking the Autobot leader's life, if not for the sudden arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] on Earth. {{storylink|Tactician}} Prime did not escape unscathed, however, and Megatron and Thrust took the opportunity to lure the remaining Autobots into a trap to make a play for the Skyboom Shield. Megatron was in the process of trying to wrestle the shield away from Smokescreen when Optimus appeared and revealed his power to combine with Jetfire, forcing the Decepticons to flee before his power. {{storylink|Linkup}} Soon after, Thrust implicated Sideways as the disruptive element that was prevent the Decepticons from working together as best they could, and Megatron tracked the mysterious 'bot down, catching him in the act of reporting his misdeeds to an unknown higher power. Furious, Megatron cut the traitor to pieces with the Star Saber, only for Sideways's remains to restore themselves immediately, allowing him to escape with the haunting warning that he could never be destroyed. {{storylink|Detection}}
[[File:Desperatemegatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|A BOAT'S ON ME.]]
Megatron was not initially impressed with the newest addition to the Decepticon ranks, [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} but soon changed his tune when the monolithic Decepticon revealed he had the power to combine with Megatron, giving the Decepticon leader a dramatic power boost. Battling with the combined Prime and Jetfire in the sky, the powered-up Megatron slashed the merged Autobots apart with the Star Saber, sending Prime into a potentially fatal plummet, only for him to be saved by the newly awakened Mini-Cons that formed the third and final weapon, the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Desperate}} While he was being repaired, Megatron tasked Thrust with retrieving the Space Mini-Con Team for him. He failed. {{storylink|Runaway}} Megatron then crossed paths with Wheeljack as the ex-Autobot was enacting his revenge against Hot Shot. Megatron added him to his forces {{storylink|Past II}} and led a second attack on the Autobot base to steal the Requiem Blaster, successfully obtaining the weapon and shooting Smokescreen with it. Unfortunately, part of the plan to access the Autobot base involved using an unwitting Starscream as a distraction, {{storylink|Sacrifice}} and that betrayal of trust proved to be the last straw for the young Decepticon, leading him to make an attempt on Megatron's life. Outnumbered and facing the power of the Requiem Blaster, Starscream fled to Earth with the Star Saber, where the Autobots granted him sanctuary. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

[[File:Rescue megatron leader1 gun.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Megatron auditions as the next James Bond.]]
Using information provided by Starscream, the Autobots soon invaded the Decepticon base to free the captive Mini-Cons. Leaving his troops to fight, Megatron relocated himself to watch over the Mini-Cons personally, who by this stage he had put to work constructing a spacecraft for the Decepticons. When [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] arrived to bravely face him down, the Mini-Cons began to sing an eerie harmony and turned on Megatron, with even Leader-1 attempting to escape his perch on Megatron's arm. Fortunately, Hot Shot intervened before Megatron could obliterate the Mini-Cons, leading him a merry chase across the moon while the other Autobots got the little 'bots to safety and double-teaming with Starscream to take the Decepticon commander down. {{storylink|Rescue}} Infuriated by this loss, Megatron found new hope in Thrust's latest discovery: as had been previously evinced by the meeting of the Star Saber and Skyboom, the uniting of the Requiem Blaster with the other two weapons could potentially produce incredibly destructive energy. To test this hypothetical, Megatron took the Requiem Blaster to confront Jetfire and Starscream, wielding the Skyboom and Saber at the time, when they were attempting to recover a Mini-Con on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. The release of energy that resulted was enough to knock Megatron out, allowing his two opponents to escape, but the theory had been proven. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}
[[File:Crisis megatron vs prime.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|That's for burning my toast!]]

Thrust later approached Megatron and convinced him to approve of a plan that would ensure the Decepticons would hold all three Mini-Con weapons. Through his machinations, Starscream's alliance with the Autobots was shattered, and he stole the Skyboom and returned to the Decepticon fold. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}} Seemingly forgiving Starscream past betrayal, Megatron told him to take some time off as the other Decepticons completed the [[Hydra Cannon]], which was mounted on the bow on the Decepticons' new spaceship. Once the super-weapon was completed, Megatron had Starscream destroy a nearby comet with its awesome firepower. {{storylink|Threaten}} Then, as a test of loyalty, Megatron charged Starscream with pressing the fateful button that would vaporize Earth and the Autobots. Before the weapon was in alignment, Optimus Prime and Jetfire attacked the ship. Megatron battled with Prime on the hull of the craft, forcing him to watch as the cannon was fired at Earth, but at the last second, Prime broke free of Megatron's hold and threw himself in front of the beam, blocking it with the power of his [[Matrix of Leadership]]. This action also claimed Prime's life, and Megatron watched, stunned, as his eternal enemy disintegrated into space dust. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} Prime's death plunged Megatron into a deep depression, having lost his greatest opponent without the chance to finish him with his own hands. Distractedly, he ordered his forces to begin their journey back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Remorse}} When Starscream informed Megatron that the Autobots had launched a ship of their own to pursue them, Megatron saw fit to ignore them at first. {{storylink|Depart}} He later ordered an about-face, hoping to shake his discomforting sense of loss in battle. An entirely different resolution to his misery was offered, however, when during the battle, the Mini-Cons of Earth entered the Matrix and resurrected Prime, who immediately blasted Megatron, prompting merely gleeful laughter from the Decepticon. {{storylink|Miracle}}

[[File:Uprising galvatron weapons.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Decepticons, assemble!]]
An even greater change was soon to come over Megatron—following a group of Autobots through a worm hole to a dead planet, eager to continue the fight, Megatron ''thought'' he was engaging Optimus Prime once again, only to quickly discover he was facing a twisted doppelgänger named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. Helpless before his power, Megatron, Starscream, Demolishor, Hot Shot, and Red Alert would have been destroyed if not for their partner Mini-Cons, who combined their strength to give the larger Transformers a power boost, [[spontaneous recoloration|fusing their armor into new colors]] in the process. Rechristening himself "Galvatron", Megatron joined the Requiem Blaster with Optimus Prime's new [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] weapons systems to destroy Nemesis Prime, then crippled the Autobots' ship with the blaster so the Decepticons could escape and beat them back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Cramp galvatron tidalwave.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Galvatron performs a dangerous combination of "Gun-crotch" and "Pelvic thrust".]]
With the power of the Mini-Con weapons, Galvatron and his men had no trouble taking control of the planet, but when Optimus's Autobots caught up to them, Galvatron was surprised to find that combat was not his enemy's concern: instead, Optimus spoke of the approach of [[Unicron]], a great evil he had been warned of by the Mini-Cons, and proposed an alliance between Autobot and Decepticon against him. Galvatron refused, dismissing Unicron's very existence as an Autobot trick, {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} but was soon forced to rethink his position when Thrust revealed himself to be a servant of Unicron's and stole the Requiem Blaster and Skyboom Shield to begin his master's resurrection. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Galvatron dedicated the whole of the Decepticons' manpower into locating Thrust, ignoring reports that elsewhere, the Autobots were pulling out from their trenches. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} Galvatron grimly ruminated on the unwelcome implications of an alliance; this would signify that the war he had spent his whole life fighting would have meant nothing. Even when Unicron's existence was definitively proven by the revelation he had been posing as Cybertron's moon, this fear led Galvatron to deny the magnitude of his threat. {{storylink|Portent}}

[[File:Cramp galvatron vs starscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"The circle is now complete: When I left you, I was but the learner, now I am the master."]]
Having spent time in Optimus's camp and realising that an alliance under his leadership was the only way forward, Starscream pleaded with Galvatron to accept Prime's offer, but his refusal was steadfast, forcing Starscream to intervene in a later battle between Prime and Galvatron in an attempt to convince his commander by force. In the duel that resulted, Galvatron fatally ran Starscream through with the Star Saber, but with this last breath, Starscream struck against Unicron, and was utterly obliterated as a result. Reached by the sacrifice of his subordinate and the physical proof of Unicron's threat, Galvatron accepted the truth of Starscream's words and handed the Star Saber over to Prime as a symbol of their alliance. Alas, at the last moment, Sideways appeared to snatch it away, using it to complete Unicron's reawakening, much to both Optimus and Galvatron's discomfort. {{storylink|Cramp}}

Galvatron explained Starscream's intentions to the Decepticons, stating that they ought to ally with the Autobots in order to destroy Unicron for good. In a formal ceremony before all their troops, Prime and Galvatron shook hands, uniting the Autobots and Decepticons into an armada that struck at Unicron together. Their attack yielded no success, and a small scouting team was sent to Unicron's surface to gather intelligence. After Unicron began transforming, the scouting party had to be rescue by Jet Optimus and Galvatron, combined with Tidal Wave. {{storylink|Alliance}} With the revelation that their forces were unable to damage the dark god's exterior, Optimus Prime and Galvatron decided to venture inside his body; [[File:MortalCombat galvatron sacrifice.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Another time, Maecloud...]] before doing so, Galvatron confronted Thrust over his treachery on Unicron's shoulder, and left him to die when his clumsiness caused him to be caught in one of Unicron's joints and crushed. {{storylink|Union}} Once inside Unicron, Galvatron and Optimus worked their way to the chamber containing Unicron's "heart", where they were captured by the chaos-bringer and absorbed into his being, becoming one with his consciousness. In this dream-realm, Galvatron saw himself as the ruler of the universe, but the illusion was soon shattered when the Autobots' human allies were able to free the Mini-Con weapons from Unicron's hold, de-powering him. As they all tried to escape Unicron's dormant body, however, Galvatron challenged Optimus Prime to one final duel. {{storylink|Origin}} The sheer ferocity of their final clash reawakened Unicron, and he began drawing in everything nearby. With Optimus Prime holding on to him to stop him being sucked in, Galvatron saw that the only way to end the circle was to destroy himself. Sacrificing his life rather than live in an era of peace, Galvatron cut himself free from Prime's grip and plunged into Unicron's maw. With the flow of negative energy created by their fight gone, Unicron disappeared in a flash, he and Galvatron having seemingly ceased to exist. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

===Alternate timeline===
In a timeline where the Cybertronians' conflict never left their home planet, the Mini-Cons' influence on the Autobots and Decepticons subjugated the larger robots. Megatron and the rest of his kind were left entangled in a semi-organic growth spawned from Unicron's cells, and were shut down by Unicron's power. Carlos, Alexis, and Rad appeared before him, visitors from another time, and beheld Megatron's inert form before shooting off into time once more, eventually leading to Megatron's fate being prevented. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

==Japanese cartoon continuity==
===''Linkage''===
The battle between Megatron and Optimus Prime raged on as newly awakened Mini-Cons emerged in a West Coast city in the [[United States of America|United States]]. {{storylink|Linkage Part 1}}

===''Legends'' comic===
[[File:Legends EX Armada Megatron.jpg|thumb|left]]
Megatron's search for Mini-Cons brought him to the [[Legends World]], which to his pleasure contained tons of mass-produced Mini-Cons in [[redeco|various colors]] and [[exclusive|rare limited variants]]. Taking on the name "Armada Megatron", he began stealing the Mini-Con collections of toy collectors like [[Rattrap (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Rattrap]] and [[Waspinator (BW)#Transformers Legends comic|Waspinator]] until Starscream brought him the ultimate prize—the rare Mini-Con [[Dragoyell]]. When he tried to link up with Dragoyell, however, a vengeful Rattrap took the Mini-Con's place and sapped Armada Megatron's strength, causing him to surrender the Mini-Cons and retreat. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Armada Megatron)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

Megatron subsequently settled for the slow and arduous process of purchasing Mini-Con toys through legal means, relying on Starscream for money. One day while eating out, his table turned out to be reserved by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|another Megatron]], and the two ended up getting along quite well as they got increasingly drunk on energon together. Bonding over how sick they were of living like ordinary people in this universe, the two intoxicated Megatrons agreed to work together to conquer the world instead. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter|The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter}} Armada Megatron began by chasing [[T-AI|Ai]] around with his scissor-horns, only to be attacked by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], summoned to the Legends World to prevent the Megatrons' alliance. Magnus quickly dented Armada Megatron's horns with his hammer before attacking both of them with a missile barrage, defeating Armada Megatron and sending G1 Megatron fleeing. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}}

Seeking to discover Ultra Magnus's weakness, Armada Megatron bought a [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Legends|Ultra Magnus toy]] to bring home and inspect, defending his purchase to Starscream with the fact that it came with a Mini-Con Alpha Trion. He ended up having fun with the toy, causing a desire for large-scaled toys to awaken within him, much to Starscream's concern. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Sequel#Armada Megatron Chapter|Armada Megatron Chapter}} Before long he was using Starscream's paycheck to amass a mountain of big Transformers toys, such as ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' [[Devastator (G1)#Unite Warriors|Devastor]]. {{storylink|LG-16 Slipstream Sequel}} This method wasn't enough for him, though, and he soon returned to menacing the populace and stealing their toys again. In the meantime, Starscream learned that Megatron's obsession was generating vast amounts of [[spirit energy]] that was feeding the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]], the creators of the Legends World, and set out to stop him. {{storylink|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue}}

Confronting Armada Megatron in [[Akihabara]], Starscream tried to convince him to give up on his toy obsession before he inadvertently made the Zamojin strong enough to destroy the Legends World via [[Windblade (G1)#Transformers Legends comic|Windblade]]. Megatron's ambition to have all the world's toys would not be quenched, however, and he attacked Starscream for betraying him. The fight was interrupted when Windblade did indeed fall under Zamojin control, prompting Starscream to try to destroy her in a move that Megatron remembered from the time he'd sacrificed his life against Unicron. After Starscream's death was avoided thanks to the arrival of [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] from their home universe, Megatron decided to throw his toys away and return home alongside them, having grown tired of the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}}

===''Super Link'' pack-in comic===
Megatron observed a fight between [[Grand Scourge]] and the Autobots and commented on the interesting situation of two Optimus Primes. {{storylink|Supreme Commander Optimus Prime VS Dark Commander Scourge}}

===''Galaxy Force'' toy bios===
At some point, Galvatron cloned [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], [[Dark Nitro Convoy|the result]] being somewhat more successful in the intelligence aspect than [[Nemesis Breaker]]. {{storylink|Dark Nitro Convoy|Dark Nitro Convoy bio}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 105.08 Alpha]], [[Blue Max]] was killed in a battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron. This caused [[Seawave]] and [[Cradon]] to fall out with each other as they blamed opposite factions for Blue Max's demise. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/18}}

==''Transformers Legends'' anthology==
Megatron, along with [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and two [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]s, was waiting in [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] when [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] emerged from his meeting with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and two [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]s. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

==''Energon'' cartoon==
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{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), [[Richard Newman]] (English, "[[Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid]]"), [[Junichi Endō]] (Japanese)|[[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Giorgio Locuratolo]] (Italian), [[Fredrik Hiller]] (Swedish), [[Arto Nieminen]] (Finnish), [[Juan Carlos Lozano]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Framk Maneiro]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:MegatronSword megatron corpse.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Tidal Wave has a Megatron shrine just like this.]]
Although he was believed dead by both the Autobots and Decepticons, Galvatron, like Unicron, had survived the final battle. His body was now a decayed husk, having been absorbed into the equally damaged body of Unicron, where it lay for ten years. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} In the year [[2020]], when the alien being known as [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] began his plan to re-energize Unicron, he desired to rally the Decepticons—still allied with the Autobots—to his cause with the promise that Galvatron would be returned to them. As proof of their leader's continued existence, Alpha Q ''forged an [[Energon Sword]] from Galvatron's [[spark]], which pulsed with his evil essence,'' and convinced both Decepticons and Autobots alike that Galvatron still lived. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

[[File:MegatronResurrected megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]

As Alpha Q's [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] continued to steal [[Energon]] from the Autobots' mining operations on Earth, Galvatron saw his opportunity, siphoning off some of the fuel to fashion a new body for himself. Realising what he was up to, Alpha Q instructed his lieutenant [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] to destroy Galvatron, but Scorponok's choice of execution method left much to be desired: he stabbed Galvatron's corpse through the spark with the Energon Sword, which only served to return the Decepticon leader's full power. Galvatron absorbed the sword into himself, burst free in his new form and became Megatron again, immediately beating Scorponok to within an inch of his life and forcing him into his service. He proceeded to take over Unicron's body, sending Alpha Q fleeing in Unicron's head, and took up his campaign to gather Energon from Earth to reactivate Unicron, whom he would use as the ultimate weapon. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

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For his first strike, Megatron attacked [[Plains City]], dismembering [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and allowing the other Autobots to leave in peace so that he could harvest the city's Energon. Empowered by an [[Energon star]] made from the gathered mineral, Megatron then led an assault on [[Ocean City]], where he taunted the conflicted [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] into returning to the Decepticon side. Engaging in his first battle in his new form with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], Megatron's sword gave him the upper hand, but he was forced to withdraw when the [[Omnicon]]s armed the Autobots with numerous copies of the sword that they had created. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

Planning to raid [[Lunar City]] for Energon, Megatron was surprised to witness a moonscape battle between Optimus Prime and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who had been brought back to life without his memories by Alpha Q, and felt the power of Optimus's new [[Energon Blaster]] firsthand. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} [[File:EnergonTower new sword.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]] Turning his attention to mastering the powers of Unicron, Megatron was able to "spawn" a [[Decepticon mobile fortress|mobile base]] for the Decepticons from Unicron's substance, which they used to plunder the remains of [[Asteroid City]]. When no Energon could be found, Megatron took a party back to Lunar City to pillage it while Scorponok kept the Autobots busy in the asteroid belt. But when he returned to find that Scorponok had been captured, Megatron blew up the mobile base to cover the Decepticons' escape. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Energon from [[Mars City]] allowed Megatron to produce another base in short order, and, frustrated by the Autobots' continued use of their copies of his sword, he also used Unicron's power to upgrade his blade into a more powerful form. He then led another attack on Ocean City, but was forced to retreat by the activation of the first of the Autobots' new [[energon tower]] defense systems. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}}

[[File:LegendofRodimus multiple megatrons.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|every Starscream's worst nightmare]]

When Alpha Q sent Starscream to assassinate Megatron, the Decepticon leader revealed he had become fully joined with Unicron's unearthly powers, using them to disappear, reappear, multiply himself, and psychically assault Starscream, wiping Alpha Q's directives from his mind and reprogramming him as a loyal Decepticon. {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}} Following an attack on [[Jungle City]] that failed when the Autobots blew up the city rather than let Megatron's forces have its Energon, {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}} the Decepticon leader learned of the Energon-finding powers of the Autobots' human ally, [[Kicker Jones]], and attempted to capture him in another battle on the Moon, but was once again driven off by the activation of an tnergon tower. Returning to Unicron, Megatron used the planet-eater's powers to heal wounds sustained by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] in the fight, reformatting him into Snow Cat in the process. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} Seeking to take out the Autobots before the towers were complete, Megatron spawned a barrage of "comets" from Unicron and hurled them to Earth, but the final tower was completed and the protective [[energon grid]] they generated shielded Earth from the comets' impact. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}}

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Realizing that Alpha Q had been monitoring his actions and that Scorponok was acting as the alien's mole in his ranks, Megatron bound the Terrorcon commander to an asteroid and hurled him into Earth's energon grid, hoping to force Alpha Q to come out hiding to save him. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} Instead, it was long-lost Autobot commander [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] who saved Scorponok and defeated Megatron in battle. Soon after, Megatron tried to stop the Autobots from leaving the [[Solar System]] aboard the ''[[Miranda II]]'', and was saved from being destroyed by the ship's energon grid by Demolishor, who sacrificed himself in his leader's place. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} Recovering Demolishor's [[spark]], Megatron used Unicron's powers to create a new body for him, wiping his mind in the process. Following the Autobots to a frozen planet on which Energon had been detected, Megatron bested a squadron of Alpha Q's [[Cruellock|newest Terrorcons]] to acquire more power for Unicron. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

As the ''Miranda II'' drew close to Unicron, Megatron sent his forces out to slow their approach, {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} then turned the firepower of Unicron itself on the ship. The Autobots proceeded to lure Unicron into a [[space bridge]], teleporting the planet to Cybertron, where an assault by the planet's energon grid forced Megatron to pull back. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} The Decepticons on Cybertron immediately staged an uprising upon the return of their leader, and Megatron ordered them to free the criminal [[Shockblast]] so he could join his forces. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} Megatron soon headed down to the planet himself to help his men evac the new addition, though Shockblast almost immediately began plotting to take leadership for himself. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

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When Unicron's hunger for Energon became too great, Megatron was unable to control him, and he began lashing out at everyone inside his body. An infusion of Energon courtesy of the Omnicons brought Unicron back under control, {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} and Megatron then turned his attention back to Cybertron, intending to feed the planet to Unicron once his troops destroyed the energon grid. He allowed Shockblast to lead the Decepticons on their next attempt to destroy the energon grid, but they were forced to pull back after only destroying a handful of the towers. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} With the addition of Energon drawn straight from [[Primus]], Megatron succeeded in fully re-energizing Unicron and transforming him to [[robot mode]], but before he could turn him upon Cybertron, Alpha Q returned, ramming Unicron's disembodied head into the giant's side. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} Megatron and Alpha Q battled for mental control of Unicron while the Autobots made their way through his body. Taking advantage of the chaos, Shockblast attempted a coup, and held Megatron at gun-point in his throne room... Until Starscream revealed himself, his blade ready to lob off Shockblast's head. Megatron laughed at Shockblast's pitiful attempt to "take his job." The battle against the Autobots persisted, and events reached a tipping point when all the positively-charged Energon of Earth was beamed across space and into Unicron's head. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} In retaliation, Megatron vented all the negatively-charged Energon within Unicron, seeking to cause a catastrophic reaction that would destroy everyone and everything, but which instead tore open a [[rift]] in reality. Amid the chaos, Optimus Prime arrived to face off with Megatron for a final battle, ''but when Shockblast interfered and spoiled the drama of the moment,'' Megatron elected to table the fight for another day, and fled through the rift with his Decepticons. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

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In the [[Alpha Q's universe|new region of space]] that lay on the other side of the rift, Megatron and the Decepticons discovered that the worlds consumed by Unicron had been restored to life, and were nurtured by Alpha Q from within an [[Energon Orb|Energon sun]]. Brainwashing Scorponok into his slave and setting up base within Unicron's inert form, Megatron began attacking these new worlds, again stealing Energon in order to restore Unicron a second time. {{storylink|Protection}} When Shockblast was captured by the Autobots, Megatron rescued him in exchange for a promise of renewed loyalty. Megatron then cornered Shockblast's jailer, Inferno, and infused him with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} An attack on [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]] followed, which saw Megatron fighting a holding action in the atmosphere to keep Optimus Prime from aiding his troops on the planet's surface until Prime taught him a lesson about the power of teamwork and blasted him over the horizon. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Subsequent attacks for Energon by Megatron's troops were stymied by the introduction of energon towers to the new planets, {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} the installation of which was helped when Megatron's attention was drawn away from them by Inferno, who claimed the programming Megatron had infused him with had taken over and he wished to join his army. Realizing he had been duped, Megatron raced to [[Ocean Planet]] for a battle with Optimus, but was too late to stop the tower being activated there. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

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''Discovering that the Energon sun was, in fact, Unicron's own disembodied head, Megatron shifted his plans around, focusing his attacks on the foundling planets outside the reach of the system's energon grid, starting with [[Planet Q]]. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}'' To pass the time while his troops collected the resources he needed, Megatron challenged Shockblast to a duel. He thoroughly trounced his opponent, nearly killing him before Starscream stepped in and made him stay his hand. {{storylink|Crash Course}} A series of further successful raids netted Megatron enough energy to bring Unicron's body back online, {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} and he directed the titan to seize the Energon sun, extinguishing its light and placing it back as his head atop his shoulders. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}} With his form now complete, however, Unicron ceased to obey Megatron's commands, but, after a brief attempt by Shockblast at usurping Unicron's power, the planet-eater began moving again and crushed the treacherous Decepticon to death. It quickly became apparent that this was not because Megatron had regained control: it was because ''Unicron'' had taken control of ''Megatron''! {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Megatron struggled in vain against Unicron's mental grip as he began destroying Alpha Q's planets, {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} but Optimus Prime and [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] were eventually able to destroy the chaos-bringer thanks to a power boost bestowed upon them by Primus. Megatron survived the destruction of Unicron's body, his mind his own again, but unbeknownst to even himself, Unicron's consciousness continued to exist, having taken refuge inside him. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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A short time later, Megatron returned to attack a Cybertron at peace, and was subliminally guided by Unicron to a reservoir of [[Super Energon]] beneath the planet's surface. {{storylink|Ambition}} After recruiting two of the reservoir's guardians, [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]] and [[Constructicon Maximus]], to his side, Megatron immersed himself in the powerful liquid and underwent another power boost, accompanied by a spontaneous recoloration. He was once again inspired to take the name of Galvatron. Galvatron proceeded to test his new might in a battle with the Autobots, which ended when green [[Energon gas]]—harmless to the Decepticons, but poisonous to the Autobots—flooded the surface of Cybertron from a damaged energon tower, forcing the heroic robots to depart the planet. {{storylink|Wishes}}

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Now in control of Cybertron, Galvatron met with his newest recruit, Shockblast's brother [[Six Shot (Energon)|Six Shot]], who proposed using the energon towers to propel the planet through space. Urged to do so by Unicron, Galvatron ordered Cybertron moved into Alpha Q's universe, but was quick to lose patience with the newbie when Six Shot opened fire on the ''Miranda II'' without orders, seeking to destroy Optimus Prime (mistakenly believing that it was he who killed his brother). {{storylink|Galvatron!}} Soon after, when the Autobots were able to return to Cybertron's surface, Galvatron engaged them in battle, but Six Shot's continued insubordination served to infuriate him further when he unleashed more Energon gas that sent the Autobots fleeing into the planet's depths. {{storylink|Break Through}}

At some point participated in an Autobot training simulation that took the form of a fighting tournament. Partnered with Starscream, Galvatron defeated Cyclonus and Demolishor (in their original bodies), then bested the two in their upgraded forms, before tiring of the games and departing, forfeiting the rest of the tournament. {{storylink|Distribution}}

As his troops sought out the Autobots, Galvatron elected to remain in the control room to keep a close eye on Six Shot as he used the energon grid to clear space debris out of Cybertron's path, but even this didn't stop the young punk from defying orders and turning the grid on Optimus Prime when he got a chance. This prompted Galvatron to smack him around for abandoning his appointed task, inadvertently saving Prime's life. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} In response, Six Shot promised not to do anything at all any more—a promise he fulfilled quite literally when Galvatron engaged Optimus Prime in battle sooner after and received only silence in response to his command to fire the energon grid at Prime. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Galvatron was unwilling to comply when Six Shot demanded an apology before he returned to work, but Starscream offered to do so in his lord's place. Galvatron returned to battling the Autobots, but was defeated when Primus reawakened, allowing Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme to combine again. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}}

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Cybertron soon emerged into Alpha Q's realm, where Galvatron watched, amazed, as Optimus Prime called upon the power of Primus to grow to planet-size and halt Cybertron's movement with his bare hands. As he dueled Rodimus to get closer to his titanic adversary, Galvatron commanded Six Shot to increase the energon towers' output. This resulted in the towers exploding, {{storylink|Formidable}} which Galvatron blamed and bludgeoned Six Shot for. Six Shot decided to make a play for the Super Energon, and Galvatron pursued him back to the reservoir, where the Decepticon leader immersed himself in the pool for a second time. This exposure caused Galvatron to grow to a colossal height, and he promptly killed Six Shot by grinding him beneath his heel. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Still growing even larger, Galvatron found his mind and body again taken over by Unicron, who had him take off into space to [[File:TheSun galvatron possessed.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Lather, rinse, and repeat for 52 episodes.]] recombine with his still-living spark, dragging Cybertron behind him on a Super Energon tether. Once the Autobots cut the tether, {{storylink|Destructive Power}} Optimus Prime channelled the power of Unicron as well, growing to Galvatron's height and forcing him into a battle on Jungle Planet, gambling that Galvatron's hatred of him would allow his consciousness to supersede Unicron's control. Prime wagered correctly, and the two combatants grew to even ''more'' gigantic heights for a devastating brawl. Getting in close, Prime was able to drain Unicron's consciousness out of Galvatron and seal it within himself, restoring both of them to their normal size and power. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

So enraged was he by Unicron's manipulations, Galvatron forewent finishing off the wounded Optimus Prime and instead took off to destroy Unicron's spark. However, he wound up being possessed by it once more, yet again becoming a planet-sized destroyer. While struggling to fight the control of Unicron, he was confronted by Optimus Prime once again, who held him fast as Primus went about transforming the remaining Super Energon into a new sun for Alpha Q's planets. Rather than fight Prime, Galvatron shook off Unicron's influence long enough plunge himself into the foundling sun, igniting the star and seemingly destroying himself rather than allow Unicron victory. {{storylink|The Sun}}
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==''Cybertron'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[David Kaye]] (English), [[Trevor Devall]] (English, "[[Fallen (episode)|Fallen]]"), [[Jōji Nakata]] (Japanese)|[[Wolf Frass]] (German), [[Fredrik Hiller]] (Swedish), [[Arto Nieminen]] (Finnish), [[Guillaume Orsat]] (French), [[Giorgio Locuratolo]] (Italian), [[Juan Carlos Lozano]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Framk Maneiro]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Carlos Vitale]] (Latin-American Spanish, Episodes 45 & 49 only)}}

[[File:Fallen megatron robotmode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|Finally, I have acquired the world's largest jawbreaker!]]

Ten years after Galvatron's sacrifice, in the year [[2030]], Primus's plan to imprison Unicron's spark at the heart of the sun ultimately failed when the star collapsed, creating a massive [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] which threatened the existence of not just Cybertron, but the entirety of creation. The sun's collapse allowed the still-living Galvatron to escape, and he immediately set about fashioning Unicron's remains into an [[Armor of Unicron|armor]] that he merged with his body, massively increasing his powers with the dark god's own and reverted to being Megatron once again. Using his new abilities, Megatron created a [[fire dimension|pocket dimension]] to serve as a base of operations for himself and his troops, who—given that the Decepticon army was scattered to a state of virtual non-existence—consisted solely of Starscream, no longer the brainwashed servant of ten years gone, and the overeager [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]].

[[File:Cyb ep52 planet map.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"At last, we know the way to Amarillo."]]

When the ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] arrived on Cybertron to tell the Autobots of the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s—ancient fragments of the power of Primus that would enable the Transformers' slumbering creator to close the black hole—Megatron saw his opportunity. While Starscream kept the Autobots busy, Megatron approached Vector Prime, attempting to charm the elderly bot into handing over the holographic map that held the locations of the Keys. At the last moment, Vector Prime realized that Megatron was not the kindly bot he pretended to be, but Megatron tore the map from his grip and smashed his way through the Autobots to escape. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} Megatron and Starscream followed the map to the first Key, but found only a barren field of asteroids, realizing that the ancient map was outdated and had not been re-synchronized to the changed layout of the universe. {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

[[File:Rush megatron carmode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|"Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na... BATMAN!"]]

Concerned that the Autobots were up to something on Earth, Megatron briefly tabled the search for the Cyber Planet Keys to investigate. Driven back by the [[Cyber Key]] power of Vector Prime, Megatron never knew he was only a stone's throw away from discovering the hidden location of the Autobots' new Earth base. {{storylink|Haven}} He soon returned for another strike, but this time found himself beaten back by Optimus Prime's newly acquired Cyber Key power. Leaving Starscream and Thundercracker to search Earth for the [[Omega Lock]], the focusing device for the Cyber Planet Keys, Megatron resumed the Key quest, wresting from the map the location of the first one: [[Velocitron]], the Speed Planet. {{storylink|Hidden}} After recruiting local thugs [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] to do his bidding, {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} he approached planet leader [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] in hope of learning the whereabouts of the Key, but found he would have to beat her in a race before she would give up any information. Even with the added power boost of his own Cyber Key power (attained through unrecorded circumstances), Megatron lost the race, but Override admitted she didn't know anything anyway. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Not one to take no for an answer, Megatron continued his line of inquiry, learning of the [[Planet Cup]] and suspecting it to be related to the Key. Override proposed another race for ownership of the trophy, but Megatron lost again. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

[[File:Time megatron warpgate.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Birth of the Megatron-{{w|Sauron}} team!]]

Returning to Earth to check up on Starscream's progress, Megatron was irritated to find he had made none, and left to return to Velocitron, unaware that Starscream had switched the planet map with a copy. {{storylink|Speed}} Tired of the Speed Planet's racing customs, Megatron attempted to simply blast his way into the Planet Cup shrine and steal the trophy, but when even that failed, he decided to allow Crumplezone and Ransack to participate in a racing tournament that would allow them to win the cup legally if they were victorious. {{storylink|Collapse}} His attention freed to return to the mysteries of the map, Megatron divined the location of the next Key, the [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Jungle Planet]]. Before departing for this new world, he joined Starscream and Thundercracker on Earth to chase up the latest lead to the Omega Lock. Although the relic they found in the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] proved to be a fake, Megatron did prove his evil by destroying the Autobots [[Recon Mini-Con Team|Mini-Con allies]] during the fight. Fortunately, Vector Prime used his powers over time to rewind the battle and save their lives. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

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Megatron payed a short visit to Jungle Planet, muscling his way into the sanctuary of the planet's ruler, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]. Though Scourge wasn't fooled into thinking that Megatron was planning to save the Universe out of altruism, {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} the Decepticon ingratiated himself with the planet's leader by engaging him in a sparring match and winning his good favour by pulling his final blow at the last second. Megatron then returned to Earth upon learning that the Autobots had located the Omega Lock at the bottom of the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. The Lock proved to be contained in the ancient Cybertronian starship the ''[[Atlantis]]'', which Vector Prime warped away to the dark side of the moon to keep it out of Megatron's hands. {{storylink|Deep}} Megatron was able to use the planet map to quickly deduce the ship's location, and battled Optimus Prime within its walls for possession of the Omega Lock. In seizing the device, Megatron triggered the ship's self-destruct systems, and he was caught in the blast while Optimus escaped with the Lock. {{storylink|Ship}} Badly injured by the explosion, Megatron retreated to Jungle Planet, where he sealed himself in a regenerative bubble to heal. Receiving word from Crumplzone and Ransack that Optimus Prime had arrived on Velocitron, {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Megatron contacted Starscream and ordered him to back up the gruesome twosome, only to have him refuse point blank. {{storylink|Race}} Soon, Megatron emerged from his bubble to witness Scourge defeating the Autobot [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] in battle. When Overhaul returned for a rematch soon after, Megatron tried to help Scourge by debuting his Cyber Key-powered battle claw, but could only watch in amazement as Overhaul tapped the power of the Cyber Planet Key and became Leobreaker. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

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Leaving Jungle Planet to track down the third Key, Megatron watched the planet where it allegedly rested be consumed by the black hole. Unaware that he was working from the tampered copy of the map and that the Key was never there, Megatron believed it destroyed, and contacted Starscream to discuss what their next move should be. A communication from [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] alerted them to Optimus Prime's arrival on Jungle Planet, and Megatron headed back to the bestial planet in time to be resoundingly defeated by Optimus and Leobreaker's new combined "Savage Claw Mode". {{storylink|Savage}} After training back up to full strength and another brief encounter against the Autobots, {{storylink|Sand}} Megatron returned to Velocitron just as Hot Shot won the Planet Cup. Immediately striking just as the forcefield around the trophy dropped so it could be awarded to the victorious Autobot, Megatron snatched the cup away, but was quickly bested by the combined forces of the Autobots and another Savage Claw attack. {{storylink|Champion}}

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Back on Jungle Planet once more, Megatron stood on the sidelines, preparing to witness the battle for the Key between Scourge and Optimus Prime that was inevitable. {{storylink|Ice}} Prime refused to fight, however, and when Leobreaker tried to take Scourge alone and was wounded, Megatron attempted to finish him off. This display of dishonor enraged Scourge and he ordered Megatron to stay his hand, noticeably ruffling the Decepticon leader's feathers. Soon, when Prime came around to the idea of combat, Megatron grew concerned, and tried to dissuade Scourge from answering his challenge. {{storylink|Honor}} Scourge refused, so Megatron surreptitiously dispatched the Decepticons to stop the Autobots from making it to the battleground, making himself scarce to avoid being implicated when the plan failed. Optimus subsequently defeated Scourge and won the Cyber Planet Key, prompting Megatron to discard his previous notions of subtlety and order an all-out attack. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} Optimus attempted to fool the Decepticons with a shell game, concealing the Key in one of several boxes and distributing them among the Autobots; thinking Prime would keep the Key himself, Megatron attacked him, but found him empty-handed. Deducing that Leobreaker had the Key, Megatron hunted him down, taunting him into the open with insults, but before they could battle, Optimus arrived to form Savage Claw Mode. With aid from Starscream, Megatron wrestled the Key from the duo, but before he could deliver a killing blow, the Key interacted with Prime's Matrix of Leadership, opening a space bridge through which all the other Autobots poured. Outnumbered, Megatron lost the Key and was beaten into retreat. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

[[File:Revelation megatron deathmachinegun.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Too bad my toy's gun isn't that cool.]]

Furious over two losses, Megatron nearly destroyed the planet map in his rage, until Starscream stopped him and managed to coax the location of the third Key from it. Departing at once with all his other troops, Megatron was led to empty space, where the phony map enveloped all the Decepticons, save for Crumplezone, in a metallic sphere. {{storylink|Trap}} Unable to escape even with his great power, {{storylink|Retreat}} Megatron was only able to liberate himself and his men with help from Scourge, who struck the sphere from without as Megatron attacked it within. In the time Megatron had been imprisoned, however, Starscream had obtained the third Cyber Planet Key, from Earth, for himself, along with the Omega Lock and other keys. Megatron made a beeline for his treacherous lieutenant, but was intercepted by the Autobots Hot Shot, Red Alert and Scattorshot at [[Niagara Falls]], who intended to hold him off until the other Autobots could stop Starscream and recover the Lock and Keys. Megatron's rage at being thwarted allowed him to tap the power of the Earth Key from afar, its energies unlocking a new Cyber Key Power within him—the "Death Machine Gun," which Megatron used to mow down the three Autobots in his path. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} The power of Primus restored the wounded trio as the [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense Team]], {{storylink|Critical}} and they continued to obstruct Megatron's path until the clumsiness of his own troops provided the Decepticon leader with the distraction he needed to open a warp gate and abscond to Starscream's volcanic island base. There, Megatron battled with Primes Optimus and Vector in the caldera, but was blindsided by the newest Autobot arrival [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. Enraged, Megatron forgot his goals for a moment and began dogfighting with the Autobot ace, {{storylink|Assault}} which gave Starscream the time he needed to channel the power of the Lock and Keys and grow to a skyscraper-sized giant. In their power and fury, Megatron and Starscream began seething with auras of raw energon, and the Autobots were forced to step into the middle of the battle to keep the two Decepticons separate so their energon fields would not collide and ignite. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

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As the battle raged, the Autobots recovered the Omega Lock and Keys, and Leobreaker, Override and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] departed via space bridge to take them back to Cybertron. Megatron gave chase, recruiting the services of the smitten [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] in the process. {{storylink|United}} No sooner had he followed them back to Cybertron than Megatron was confronted by the pursuing Optimus Prime, who had defeated Starscream on Earth. Seizing the Omega Lock, Megatron escaped into his fire dimension, but Optimus followed through his warp gate and the two leaders battled across the hellish landscape. The collision of their Cyber Key Powers tore the dimension open, allowing Prime to escape with the Lock, at which point he ordered Vector Prime to open one of his own dimension gates across the portal, collapsing Megatron's dimension in on itself. To escape the imploding realm, Megatron tore the fabric of space open with his bare hands, but he was then speared by a combined blast from the Omega Lock and Vector Prime's sword and apparently destroyed. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}}
[[File:Cyb ep33 am i a ghost.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|[[Starscream's Ghost|Megatron's ghost!?]].]]
This was not to be the end for Megatron, however, as the power of his Unicron armor sustained him as a ghost-like entity composed of pure darkness. {{storylink|Balance}} In this state, he rematerialized on Cybertron and used Unicron's reformatting powers to upgrade the injured Crumplezone into Dark Crumplezone. As he came under attack from Leobreaker, his regeneration completed and his physical body was restored, even as he used the remainder of the lingering darkness to create an evil doppelganger of Leobreaker, [[Nemesis Breaker]], out of the Autobot's own dark thoughts. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} [[File:Cyb ep33 dark claw mode.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]] Merging with Nemesis Breaker to form Dark Claw Mode, Megatron battled Optimus Prime and Leobreaker's Savage Claw Mode and made a further play for the Omega Lock, {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} until the news that Starscream had discovered the location of the fourth and final Cyber Planet Key led him to withdraw. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

Discovering that Starscream had repaired the ''Atlantis'', Megatron led his Decepticons in pursuit of the ship, clashing with the Autobots as they attempted to rescue [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]], and [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] from aboard it. When the ''Atlantis'' warped away, Megatron found himself approached by the mysterious [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], {{storylink|Titans}} who proceeded to lead them through the fire dimension to the resting place of the fourth Key: [[Gigantion]], the Giant Planet. {{storylink|Warp}} There, Megatron confronted towering planet leader [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] in battle, but much to his surprise, was utterly defeated in seconds. {{storylink|Giant}} Consumed with rage over the defeat, the power of Unicron within his armor reached out and detected the energies of the Giant Planet's Cyber Planet Key, drawing upon them and infusing Megatron's body with them. Attacking the Autobots in a dark, shadowed form, he decimated most of their forces before being confronted by Optimus Prime and completing his transformation—once again, Megatron had become Galvatron. Both combatants struck at each other simultaneously, and although he suffered only minor wounds compared to Optimus, Galvatron elected to call the fight a draw and pulled out. {{storylink|Fury (Cybertron)|Fury}}

[[File:Cyb ep40 meet galvatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

After having his men buff the dents out of his armor, Galvatron ordered them to begin a quest down through Gigantion's many layers to claim the Cyber Planet Key deep within the planet. {{storylink|City}} The Decepticons split up into teams, with Galvatron partnering off with the newest Decepticon recruit, disgruntled Gigantion native [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]. After making their down through many levels without obstruction, Galvatron and Menasor were confronted by the Cybertron Defense Team, eager for a rematch with the Decepticon leader. Alas, despite their upgrades, they were no match for Galvatron's increased power, {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} and the Decepticon leader carried on his way, arriving at the planet's lowest layer just as the Autobots were about to reach the Key. Battling Optimus Prime once more, Galvatron taunted him with the defeat of the Cybertron Defense Team, and crippled Optimus by putting the suggestion in his mind that he was deliberately putting his soldiers in danger. Galvatron's words were soon proven wrong when all the Autobots joined together to hold him off, and Optimus, his strength renewed by his troops' show of faith, used Metroplex's [[Sparkdrinker|axe]] to send Galvatron flying into the sky and out of the fight. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}
[[File:Showdown galvatron omegalock.jpg|right|thumb|225px| Yorokobe, Optimus Prime]]
After the Autobots added the Gigantion Key to the Omega Lock, Galvatron swooped in to steal the device, only to be attacked by Starscream. The two rivals battled for possession of the artifact, and Galvatron ultimately emerged triumphant, with the sheer amount of energy released in the clash actually blasting Starscream (along with Sideways and Soundwave) into another dimension. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}} With the Lock and Keys now in his hands, Galvatron returned to the black hole, using their power not to close the singularity, but to ''accelerate'' its spread, intending to destroy the entire universe and remake it in his image—beginning with the Jungle Planet, which he pulled into the black hole from across space. When the Autobots caught up to him, able to return from Gigantion thanks to the sacrifice of Vector Prime, they found they were no match for his enhanced strength. Soon, however, they received reinforcements in the form of every other Cybertronian in the universe, forcing Galvatron to fall back. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}
[[File:Cyb ep49 giant galvatron.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|'''Have YOU had your Weatabix?!''']]
After using the power of the Lock to transform his remaining minions into giants to keep the Autobots at bay, Galvatron entered the black hole itself, where he was confronted by the five planet leaders. Despite absorbing the power of the Lock and becoming a giant himself, Galvatron was eventually defeated by his enemies, forcing him to throw the Omega Lock and the Cyber Planet Keys into the very core of the black hole in hopes of destroying the universe anyway. Unfortunately for him, Optimus grabbed the Lock (with some otherworldly aid from Vector Prime), and Primus' Spark was finally restored, allowing him to use the Ark to finally seal the black hole for good. Adding insult to injury, Galvatron's depowered troops found out that he had every intention of letting them die with the rest of the universe, and so abandoned the defeated Decepticon leader in the void. {{storylink|End}}
[[File:End galvatron darkenergysword.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4]]
With ultimate power torn from his grasp, Galvatron was contemplating giving up when Starscream's spirit reached out across the dimensions to taunt him. After the vision of his mocking ex-lieutenant faded, Galvatron's confidence was restored, and he immediately flew to Jungle Planet, damaging one of the planetary engines the Autobots were using to return it to its proper place in space. While the Autobots scrambled to repair the engine, Galvatron challenged Optimus Prime to one final duel, battling him first on Cybertron's surface, and then on its moon. Generating a sword of dark energy, Galvatron was about to deliver a killing blow to Prime when Vector Prime's planet map appeared to block the blade. From the map, Optimus drew Vector Prime's [[Rhisling|mighty sword]], and thus armed, he and Galvatron initiated one final charge at each other. Prime impaled Galvatron with the sword, and he collapsed, weakly reaching for Prime with the last of his strength even as his body disintegrated into cosmic particles, his life at an end at last. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

But somewhere... beyond the veil of space and time itself... Galvatron's evil proved eternal, as his shade battled with the spark of Vector Prime in the hereafter. {{storylink|Beginning}}
{{--}}

==''Force of Habit''==
During the early stages of the hunt for the Cyber Planet Keys, Megatron assigned other Decepticons to search the cosmos "the hard way", without the benefit of the Planet Map. Though Megatron used his Armor of Unicron to bestow Cyber Keys upon them, one such group's leader, [[Brushguard]], rankled at the task, and upon discovering an arsenal of advanced weaponry on the planet [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]], decided to keep it for himself. His dreams of glory foiled by an Autobot team led by [[Longrack (Cybertron)|Longrack]], Brushguard and his unit were left stranded on Combatron and had to contact Megatron for help; irate, the Decepticon leader refused to open a [[warp gate]] for them, instead making them wait a deca-cycle for a ship to arrive. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

==Ask Vector Prime==
Some version of Galvatron was resurrected after his death by Unicron on behalf of the [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]] of [[Aurex 105.15 Gamma]]. As Galvatron's spirit was summoned from the [[Transformer afterlife|Allspark]], the dead aspect of Vector Prime battled him in the astral plane, but Vector failed as Unicron's pull was unstoppable. In the mortal plane, Galvatron returned, disoriented, and thus Sunstorm struck, hoping to get revenge for his brother [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], but Galvatron proved to be too powerful. Sunstorm died, Galvatron claimed [[Inferno (Armada)|Inferno]], the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] fled in the confusion, and Galvatron himself was unleashed back into the cosmos. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/06}}

==Notes==
*Though not as exaggerated as his [[Megatron (BW)|''Beast Wars'' self]], this Megatron would also occasionally utter an iconic "yesss".

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Rattrap (BW)

2023-05-13T20:07:10Z

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:''Rattrap is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Rattrap-S1.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|He's like Doomguy if he were a rat. And a robot. And had more lethal weapons than a Die Hard movie.]]

It's not so much that '''Rattrap''' is a coward... he just doesn't want to die. He's seen enough battles to know the score, so he's not afraid to tell his commanding officer to shove it if he's not fond of the odds. He prefers to sneak around unseen, in gutters or trenches or trash barges or what have you—whatever keeps him out of harm's way. He shouldn't be so worried. When he does encounter conflict, he deals with it masterfully with the arsenal of guns and bombs he keeps on himself at all times. He feels naked without them.

Of course, it's hard to like Rattrap, especially if you're his commanding officer, because he's sarcastic, irreverent and rude. Plus he doesn't exactly smell the greatest, what with him eating out of the garbage. He's also not the most trusting or forgiving sort, so he's not the best choice to take on a diplomatic run. He'd sooner shoot a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] or [[Decepticon]] than talk to them. Despite his tough-as-nails attitude, he has a [[Transformer romance|strong affection]] for his fellow Maximal [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]].

{{quote|Y'know, I feel just ''heaps'' better knowing that our lives are in your ''capable'' hands. [sighs] ''We're all gonna die.''|Rattrap lays on the sarcasm|"[[Beast Wars (Part 1)]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Rattrap was a highly respected, top-notch soldier who was used mostly for reconnaissance, continually prowling the city streets for any Predacon activities. In order to keep up his strength, he was always eating trash and any misery refuse he may encounter along the way. Eugh... {{storylink|#Toys|Rattrap bio}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)|[[Teng Kuixing]] (Chinese), [[Pierre Laurent]] (French), [[Robert Missler]] (German), [[Claudio Moneta]] (Italian), [[Hwan Jin Kim]] (Korean), [[Orlando Viggiani]] (Portuguese), [[Paulo Porto]] (Portuguese, in some episodes), [[Martín María Soto Portilla|Martín Soto]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Jesús Rodríguez (Rolo)]] (Castilian Spanish)}}

[[File:BeastWars1-Rattrapprebeast.jpg|left|thumb|200px|He's Rattrap, but naked.]]

The 'bot who would become "Rattrap" was once the best miner in the [[Vespa System]]. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

[[File:BWPart1 coverfire.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|That's what friends are for!]]

After following the Predacons through a transwarp portal and appearing above a mysterious planet, both ships were damaged in the ensuing space battle, and before both ships crashed into the planet's surface below, the [[stasis pod]]s carrying the rest of "Rattrap's" crew were ejected into orbit.

The planet was rich with [[energon]]—so much so that prolonged exposure would short out their bodies. The Maximals and Predacons were forced to take organic forms from the local creatures; Rattrap took the form of a ([[Scale|very oversized]]) rat, and was dismayed to find that they were going to have to use the disguises to avoid the energon radiation. Forced into battle, he refused [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]'s order to rescue [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] on the grounds he'd get shot up. When Optimus went to do the job himself, [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] had to hold up Rattrap to get the rat to provide covering fire. Afterwards, Rattrap was unrepentant, pointing out that they'd all come out of it alive.

[[File:BeastWars2 Dinobot Rattrap glaring.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|How's the weather up there?]]

On the way back to base, the Maximals ran into the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] who challenged Primal to a fight over leadership. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} Rattrap objected to Primal's decision to subsequently let Dinobot join their group, accusing Dinobot of trying to kill Rhinox when the Predacon accidentally caused a rock fall. Primal had some harsh words with him. During a battle atop a mountain laced with energon, Rattrap found himself having a [[beast mode]] fight against [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}

[[File:TheWeb-Rattrapapple.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|right|Rattrapple.]]
After Cheetor got himself blasted by Scorponok and got Rhinox's new comlink trashed, Rattrap didn't hesitate to mock the cat for his mistakes. When Cheetor ran off to fix it, though, Rattrap found himself going after him to stop him from doing anything stupid - which failed miserably, as Cheetor was captured by Tarantulas long before Rattrap reached him. The rat and the spider engaged in a heated duel in Tarantulas' underground lair, with Rattrap gaining the upper hand by using a heat box to fool the spider's thermal scanner. After rescuing Cheetor, Rattrap gave an alibi to Optimus about their whereabouts, but then chewed out the cat for almost getting them both scrapped. He left to munch some garbage, but earned a new friend when Cheetor thanked him for saving his life. {{storylink|The Web}}

[[File:ChainofCommand-Rattrapcontemplates.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Good ol' Rattrap contemplating war crimes.]]
During an energon storm, Rattrap tried fruitlessly to raise Optimus, only for their leader to arrive and scrub the mission Cheetor was due to go out on. At least this time it was Dinobot who goaded Cheetor into going out, but all of the Maximals were later thanking the cat for saving their lives later on. {{storylink|Equal Measures}} When Optimus went semi-missing in action, swallowed by a [[Vok probe|alien probe]], Rattrap objected strenuously to Dinobot nominating himself as new leader. A vote was left stalemated until Optimus managed to get a signal to the base and named Rattrap group commander in his absence. After a moment of initial indecision, Rattrap commanded capably while Primal was missing (even earning Dinobot's grudging respect). When Primal returned, he offered his compliments as well. Rattrap's response: "Eh, command's a pain in the tail, especially with this pack of hyenas. You can keep it!" {{storylink|Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command}}

Over time, Rattrap grew to respect his commander grudgingly, with the earliest glimmers showing through when Primal and Rattrap infiltrated a flying mountain that was loaded with supercharged Energon. Primal bravely distracted a super-powered Terrorsaur while Rattrap planted explosives to destroy the mountain (and had a brief tussle with Tarantulas). Optimus then got them both off of the exploding mountain with a fearless beast mode leap off the edge, which ended with them dangling in the treetops far below. Rattrap commented that Primal "did pretty good up there—but don't tell anyone I said so". {{storylink|Power Surge (episode)|Power Surge}} Rattrap was a member of the party sent out to attempt to capture a stasis pod after Optimus Primal was taken out as soon as he left the base. The group was cut off from the pod when [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] and Terrorsaur took out a snow bridge, and Rattrap radioed base to break the bad news. Fortunately Dinobot and Primal were able to set up a transmitter, and by the time Rattrap and the others got to the pod, the [[protoform]] inside had already been reformatted into [[Tigatron]], who was able to help them fight the Predacons off. {{storylink|Fallen Comrades}}

[[File:TerrorsaurcagedRT.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Despite all of Terrorsaur's rage, Rattrap is still just a rat in a cage.]]

Suspicious of why the Predacons had managed to ambush three straight Maximal operations, Optimus sent Rattrap on an undercover mission into the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'', under the guise of not trusting Rattrap and him defecting to the Predacons. Captured by Terrorsaur as part of the mission, Rattrap pleaded his loyalty to him and was taken to the base, where he knocked out [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] with a transformation-disabling device, allowing Terrorsaur to seize power. After he was locked in the lower chambers and Megatron made his escape, Rattrap broke out and continued his mission, discovering that the Predacons had acquired a Maximal decoder chip which allowed them to hack the Maximals' communications. He was almost caught by Tarantulas but disabled him and signaled Optimus, who attacked the Predacon base with the other Maximals. In the firefight, Rattrap was forced to fire on Optimus, blasting him from the sky and seemingly confirming his traitorous ways. Dinobot almost destroyed him, but two timely breaks allowed Rattrap and the Maximals to escape. Back on the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', Optimus congratulated Rattrap on a job well done, adding that he didn't need to make his "defection" that believable (as he rubbed where Rattrap had shot him). Rattrap's response was "Eh, what can I say? I was trying to miss." {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

[[File:Better Mousetrap Rattrap.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb]]

Rattrap distrusted Dinobot and insulted him at every turn. Dinobot wantonly returned in kind, constantly bickering with the "vermin". Dinobot and Rattrap's arguments ranged from being a minor irritation at times to causing serious chaos in the Maximal ranks at others. Rattrap's taunts caused a berserk Dinobot to damage the control module of the newly activated Sentinel defense system, which promptly drove the Maximals out of their own base. Under the circumstances, Rattrap's rarely seen sense of nobility and fair play came to the fore; recognizing the predicament as his own fault, he immediately volunteered to stay inside the base and deactivate Sentinel. His considerable skills at infiltration and demolition allowed him to reach the central computer core and order Sentinel to stand down, though very nearly at the cost of his own life. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}}

When Primal was hit by one of [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]'s [[Cyberbee]]s, injecting a virus and turning Primal into a berserker, Rattrap unexpectedly became the voice of reason, telling Cheetor and Dinobot to settle down. He objected to Dinobot's idea to set their enraged leader on the Predacons, but it became academic when Primal escaped and headed for the ''Darksyde'' anyway. Rattrap and the other Maximals provided cover fire for Cheetor, as the young Maximal mounted a rescue. {{storylink|Gorilla Warfare}} During an attempt by the Maximals to build a communications tower to contact a [[temporal probe]], which the [[Maximal High Council]] had sent to search for the ''Axalon'', Rattrap managed to save Dinobot's life by blasting [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] over a cliff. Unfortunately he was promptly hit by the same [[Transformation Lock Lens]] which had disabled Dinobot's [[robot mode]]. Ultimately the tower was destroyed by Megatron. {{storylink|The Probe}}

[[File:Victory Megatron crushes Rattrap.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|[[Rubber Ducky]] isn't his ''only'' squeaky toy.]]

Rattrap planted a spy cam in the ''Darksyde'', and the Maximals were surprised to watch the Predacons apparently manage to blow themselves up. He proceeded to try to push as many of Dinobot's buttons as possible, but without getting a rise. The Maximals managed to salvage enough to get their own ship working. As Rattrap was telling Tigatron about a "sweet little hole-in-the-wall", it was revealed that the Predacons weren't slagged after all. Megatron managed to get on board and blasted everyone but Rattrap, attempting to crush the Maximal with his bare hands (or at least his beast mode jaws). Fortunately Rhinox came around in time to come to Rattrap's rescue, though the ship still crashed. Afterwards, Rattrap and Dinobot resumed their usual bickering. {{storylink|Victory (episode)|Victory}}

After Rhinox was captured by the Predacons, Rattrap managed to tap into his friend's comlink, and the Maximals listened in horror as Rhinox was converted into a Predacon by Megatron's [[Transmuter (BW)|Transmuter]]. Though Rattrap was determined that they should go in there immediately, Primal held them back, allowing the evil-ized Rhinox to wreak havoc in the Predacon base. {{storylink|Dark Designs}} Tricked by a [[Clone One|clone of Dinobot]], Primal sent Rattrap with the clone to investigate a possible Predacon base. Instead, while Rattrap was crossing a log over a lava flow, the clone kicked the log out from under him. Rattrap survived, landing on a rock and using a grenade to get himself out of the chasm. He swiftly warned Primal and Cheetor, but by the time they reached base, Dinobot had already... dealt with the clone. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}}

[[File:The Trigger Rattrap optimus.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|You call it "hi-jacking". I call it "forced donation".]]

Rattrap and the other Maximals later welcomed [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] to the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. {{storylink|The Spark}} During a contact with Tigatron, Rattrap was alarmed to hear his comrade was under Predacon attack. After news came in by Cyberbee that Tigatron had discovered an alien-built [[Brigadoon|flying island]], the Maximals were alarmed to hear that Blackarachnia and Scorponok were trying to take control of it. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 1}} Rattrap and Primal headed for the island, tangling with Terrorsaur and Waspinator on the way, Rattrap commandeering Terrorsaur as his new ride. After they reached the island, Blackarachnia took control of it. Rattrap's leg became trapped, and he told Tigatron to go on, dealing with the problem himself by using the island's own defense system. This also provided a crucial distraction, allowing Tigatron to destroy the island's power source. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

Megatron's latest gambit involved the Predacons stealing the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[rectifier coil]], forcing the Maximals to remain in their beast modes at all time. The Maximals soon succumbed to their base animal insincts, wandering out into the jungle, but were aided by Tigatron, who helped them to delete the block between their instincts and Maximal programming. Rhinox and Rattrap improvised a ratball special during the ensuing battle. {{storylink|Call of the Wild}}

Rattrap was part of the group of Maximals who were searching for energon when Scorponok triggered an explosion, blinding them all. Lead by Rhinox, they attempted to make their way back to the ''Axalon'', but were attacked by a snake. Though Rattrap failed to rescue Cheetor, he did manage to save his companion in a way, by proving a more attractive meal. Luckily for him, Rhinox got rid of the snake. They continued on, managing to nearly reach the Maximal base when they came under attack by Terrorsaur and Waspinator. Rhinox was able to guide the other Maximals in fighting the Predacons off while blinded. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}} After a violent storm damaged the Maximal base, making it vulnerable, the Predacons mounted an attack with the help of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who had possessed Waspinator's body. The Predacons triumphed, expelling the Maximals into the wilderness, however the Predacon occupation didn't last long, as internal conflict in their ranks allowed the Maximals to retake their base. {{storylink|Possession}}

[[File:Low Road Rattrap Dinobot fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|YOU THERE! STFU!]]

Another costly incident resulted when Rattrap and Dinobot were ordered to clear rampant wild bean vines growing outside the Maximal base. A prank by Rattrap quickly turned into a brawl between the two. Their struggle continued even when the Predacons launched a sneak attack, requiring Rhinox to exit the base to provide covering fire for them. Tarantulas used the distraction to inject Rhinox with an [[energon discharge virus]], which eventually wore down his systems to the point of near-deactivation. Primal ordered Rattrap and Dinobot to find Tarantulas's lair and retrieve an antidote, commenting: "They'll either learn to work together or they'll destroy each other...right now, I don't care which." Despite continuing their argument the whole time, Rattrap and Dinobot managed to find [[Tarantulas's lair]], and retrieve the counter-virus. {{storylink|The Low Road}}

After Megatron called for a truce, Rattrap was sent with Airazor to infiltrate the ''Darksyde'' to find out what was going on. They were immediately detected and asked to leave, but they'd provided the necessary distraction for Tigatron to get into the Predacon base. Rattrap later took part in a (non-violent) operation to aid Tigatron's escape, and Tigatron reported that Megatron had discovered that the aliens were coming. {{storylink|Before the Storm}} Rattrap and Airazor were first to reach the alien landing site, but Rattrap was blasted, while Airazor became trapped in the [[Bio-Dome|"nutty alien bungalow"]] which sprouted up. After dealing with Waspinator in a not at all non-violent manner, Rattrap attempted to cut into the structure using a laser, but was unsuccessful. fortunately Scorponok's sting allowed him to enter the construct with Optimus, and he was able to pull Airazor out, only to find the truce was over and he was at Predacon gunpoint.

[[File:OtherVoices1 Rattrap beast mode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|RataTOING!!!]]

Rattrap and Airazor were subsequently able to overpower the Predacons and make a retreat when Optimus's escape from the bungalow provided a distraction. High above, one of the moons opened up, revealing what Rattrap would later dub the "[[Planet Buster]]". {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} Returning to base, the Maximals discovered it had been compromised, and Rattrap and Airazor found Blackarachnia in the hold with a spacecraft Tarantulas had constructed from a stasis pod. Optimus would later pilot the stasis pod, using it to destroy the Planet Buster and save the Maximals, though at the cost of his own life. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 2}}

[[File:Aftermath-Rattrapbeastmode.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Buy me!]]

The destruction of the Planet Buster caused a [[quantum surge]], mutating Cheetor and Rattrap into new [[Transmetal]] forms (which Rattrap decided were "gorgeous"). Rattrap gained a new wheeled mode which afforded him more speed. Almost immediately, Megatron, who had also received an upgrade, attacked, and the two Maximals found their new forms being tested in battle. Rattrap was able to use his wiles to trip Megatron, but ended up being crashed into by Cheetor. {{storylink|Aftermath}} After finding a stasis pod containing a [[blank]], Rhinox put himself into some sort of trance-like state. With everyone else out in the field, Rattrap was left alone in the base, and Cheetor naturally soon radioed to warn him that the Predacons were on their way. Naturally any use of the base defenses would interfere with what Rhinox was doing, so, joined by Dinobot, Rattrap set out to defend the base with Cheetor. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 1)}}

[[File:Coming of the Fuzors 2 Dinobot Rattrap.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|They should make a kart game for the [[Wii]] out of this scene.]]

Outnumbered two to one, the trio fought on, capturing [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], one of the two [[Fuzor]]s who had revived and been co-opted into the Predacon forces by Megatron. Though Dinobot favored termination, Rattrap and Cheetor had Silverbolt put in a [[CR chamber]]. The Maximals continued to defend the base, and were on the verge of defeat, until Optimal Primal appeared, reborn in a Transmetal body, and fought the Predacons off. Resuming command, Optimus asked Rattrap to remove his junk from the commander's quarters. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

With Silverbolt now a Maximal, he and Rattrap were out patrolling when they were sent to investigate a Predacon signal and tangled with Blackarachnia, Tarantulas and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]. To Rattrap's chagrin, his comrade refused to strike Blackarachnia because of her gender. When the cave the Predacons were protecting exploded, Rattrap congratulated Silverbolt on his shot, but Silverbolt denied doing anything. {{storylink|Tangled Web}}

Rattrap's relationship with Dinobot was sorely tested when Dinobot temporarily returned to the Predacon side. For one long moment, as Dinobot was faced with a test of Predacon loyalty at Megatron's behest, Rattrap truly believed that Dinobot was about to slag him. But Dinobot proved unable to kill his erstwhile teammate; he instead turned on Megatron. Optimus left the final decision over whether Dinobot could stay a Maximal to Rattrap, who reluctantly agreed. {{storylink|Maximal, No More}}

[[File:OtherVisits2-RattrapTarantulas.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|"We're gonna do an unlikely teamup episode!" ''*Tarantulas disappears*'' "Gaddangit!"]]

Rattrap and Dinobot were assigned to knock out a Predacon jamming tower. They eventually managed it, but by then Tigatron and Airazor had been shot into space by an alien device. After rendezvousing back at base, the Maximals headed out to the site, where the alien device sprouted into a huge [[Metal Hunter|construct]] and blasted everyone with an energy wave. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 1)}} The Transmetals and Fuzors recovered quickly, and Primal and Rattrap worked to drop the [[refractive web]] which Tarantulas had placed over the machine. Unfortunately they were too late to prevent Megatron taking control of ship, and Primal was taken prisoner. Rattrap was able to take Tarantulas captive, returning the Predacon to the ''Axalon'', where they formulated a plan of attack. While the other Maximals provided a distraction, Tarantulas and Rattrap got on board the ship, and Rattrap was able to rescue Optimus. The craft itself was destroyed when Tarantulas sabotaged the transwarp drive, but luckily Primal and Rattrap got clear in time. {{storylink|Other Visits (Part 2)}}

[[File:CodeofHero Rattrap salutes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Like I said, you're just a blasted, slag-spouting saurian, but... it's nice to know where ya stand.]]
Rattrap still give Dinobot grief about his recent betrayal—not the usual flippant insults, either, but genuine barbs that cut Dinobot to the quick. Rattrap's words helped motivate Dinobot into what would ultimately be his heroic final sacrifice to save the future of the human race. Rattrap arrived at the battlefield along with the other Maximals to find Dinobot damaged beyond recovery. His reaction was perhaps the strongest of any of the team. The two shared final words of both insult and reconciliation, Rattrap gingerly holding Dinobot's hand as he died. As Dinobot's spark left his body, Rattrap was the first to stand and, with utter sincerity, salute the fallen hero. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

While searching for a jamming tower, Rattrap, Cheetor and Silverbolt discovered a crashed stasis pod containing a [[Transmutate (BW)|strangely mutated Transformer]]. As they fought the Predacons over, it, it let out a sonic cry which shorted out the Maximals. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}}

When Rhinox's calculations suggested that the [[transwarp wavefront]] from the Planet Buster explosion would soon be detected by [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Maximals celebrated their impending rescue. Instead they got Predacon secret agent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], who Rattrap trusted only slightly less than he initially did Dinobot. Despite his misgivings, Rattrap took part in the assault on the ''Darksyde'', and was present for Megatron's apprehension. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} Rattrap raised the alarm when Cheetor was knocked out by Silverbolt, who wanted to go capture Blackarachnia himself. A while later, Rattrap's distrust of Ravage proved well founded—Ravage was turned against them by Megatron, and Rattrap had to radio a warning to Primal. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

[[File:Rattrap-slimpickins5.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Rattrap fights to prevent Predacon infiltration, subversion, and pollution of the Maximals' precious bodily fluids.]]

As Ravage's [[Transwarp cruiser]] attacked the ''Axalon'', Rattrap used his wheeled beast mode to launch himself out of the base and onto Ravage's ship. Tearing his way through its hull, he tossed a pair of [[Fusion weaponry#Fusion grenade|fusion grenade]]s right into the hands of the startled Tarantulas, who could do nothing but scream as they blew him to bits and destroyed the cruiser's engines. Rattrap bailed out as the Transwarp cruiser crashed its destructive way to earth, having pretty much single-handedly saved the Maximals and their base from destruction.

The next day, as the Maximals tried to infiltrate the Autobot vessel the Ark, Rattrap fired the shot that brought down the Ark's shields and—almost—gave the Maximals a chance to stop Megatron's last-ditch scheme to alter history. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}

[[File:OptimalSituation-Rattrapviolin.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Rattrap fiddled while Inferno burned.]]

Though Blackarachnia turned against Megatron and assisted the Maximals in starting to repair the damage Megatron had done to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Rattrap was not particularly sympathetic, threatening to shoot her, even on pain of injury by Silverbolt. When Optimus hesitated in shooting Megatron, Rattrap volunteered to do it himself, and Primal batted him aside. Later still, Rattrap spared no sarcasm in mocking Silverbolt, after the other Maximal gave a long melodramatic speech over Blackarachnia, offering the services of his invisible violin. The Maximals were forced to move in to the cavern housing the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] after [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] destroyed the ''Axalon''. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}

[[File:Rattrap-subaquatic2.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|right|"Scientist, super spy, gardener, construction worker, and now marine explorer. Maybe I should try tap dancing."]]

Rattrap wasn't impressed with new arrival [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], declaring him rude and joking the Predacons would make fish sticks out of him. {{storylink|Deep Metal}} Rattrap was picked for a mission to enter the submerged remains of the ''Axalon'' and retrieve Sentinel, mostly because he was the only one small enough to fit in the [[subaquatic stealth vessel]] which Blackarachnia had built. Attacked by Rampage, he was glad to see Depth Charge coming to the rescue, though Depth Charge was more interested in fighting Rampage than helping with the mission. Extracting the Sentinel module, Rattrap returned to the surface where Silverbolt was waiting, however the pair quickly ran into a group of Predacons whole stole Sentinel. Though Rattrap and Silverbolt got it back, they collided with Depth Charge, resulting in Sentinel falling into [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]]'s hands. Rattrap later had some uncomplimentary things to say about Depth Charge, but was forced to admit the other Maximal ''had'' saved his life. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}}

Rattrap's suspicions of Blackarachnia continued when he spotted her lurking around restricted areas. When later telling Rhinox about it, Rattrap made it clear he still didn't trust the ex-Predacon. He and Rhinox found themselves defending the base alone against a Predacon incursion, when the others were all out battling a group of [[Cyber raptor]]s. Just as it seemed the Predacons would triumph, Depth Charge arrived to lend a hand, and saved Rattrap's bacon. {{storylink|Cutting Edge}} Rattrap monitored Cheetor, after the latter had turned up, having been missing presumed killed. He was startled by noises coming from Cheetor's quarters, and was even more shocked when a strange feral beast burst through the door, apparently spiriting away Cheetor. A while later, Cheetor once again returned, but it was clear all wasn't right, and Rattrap was surprised to discover that the young bot had been mutated by the strange properties of the [[transmetal driver]]. {{storylink|Feral Scream Part 2}}

Blackarachnia didn't appreciate Rattrap's insinuations about her loyalty when the Maximals were investigating the possibility of removing her Predacon shell program. His suspicions were seemingly confirmed a while later, when Silverbolt's scan detected Blackarachnia heading for Predacon territory. Although Rattrap's first instinct was to tell Optimus, Silverbolt managed to talk him out of it by bringing up Rattrap's friendship with Dinobot. {{storylink|Proving Grounds}}

[[File:GoWithTheFlow-RattrapUnaDepthCharge.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|left|Bring it on.]]

Rattrap was amused by Cheetor's attempts to educate [[Chak]] and [[Una]], two young [[anthropoid]]s. When Una was kidnapped by the Preds in order to complete Megatron's [[disruptor cannon]], Rattrap was teamed up with Depth Charge to go rescue the kid. During the flight, they were shot down by Megatron's cannon, disabling Depth Charge and leaving Rattrap to go on alone. Though outnumbered by the Predacons, Rattrap was aided by Una herself, and the pair made their escape, using Depth Charge as a raft. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}} When Blackarachnia's shell program began to degrade, and she downloaded the Ark's access codes into Optimus, Rattrap commented "You couldn't pay me to let that spider inside my processor", which prompted Cheetor and Silverbolt to tell him to keep his opinions to himself. He still defended the base to try and prevent the operation to save Blackarachnia from failing, even if it did fail in the end (she got better). {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}} Megatron's next plan saw Quickstrike taking control of Optimus Primal, disabling the other Maximals and locking them in a cage. Blackarachnia released them all in time to fight off a newly upgraded Megatron. {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

When the Predacon base was destroyed by the arrival of [[Tigerhawk]], Rattrap was the first, and only Maximal prepared to celebrate, but was puzzled when anyone failed to return his high-five. {{storylink|Other Victories}} He was skeptical that Tigerhawk's arrival had anything to do with the [[Covenant of Primus]], and was later dismayed to learn that Megatron had pulled an ace out of his sleeve, in the form of the ancient [[Decepticon]] warship, the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', and they were going to have to defend the Ark against the oncoming attack. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1}}

[[File:Nemesis2-Maximals.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
With the ''Nemesis'' airborne, the Maximals were forced to try to implement [[Operation Eternity]]. Rattrap found himself having to pack up his collection of Predacon parts, which has particularly full of Waspinator bits, as Rhinox explained that they might need to move the Ark. The Maximals struggled to get the ship working, and Blackarachnia found that Rattrap's [[sword]]-tail made a perfect power conduit... once she snipped off the tip. OW. Of course, it quickly melted when they tried and failed to fire up the engines.

As the victorious Maximals left Earth in a refitted Autobot shuttle, Rattrap was more than surprised to learn that [[Dinobot II|old chopper face's clone]] was responsible for saving them, but very happy—they were going home, and they wouldn't have to see Megatron until after they got there, as he was strapped to the roof of their shuttle. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}
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====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)|[[Ignacio Castaño]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Alexandre Moreno]] (Portuguese), [[Daniel Abundis]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Gerald Schaale]] (German), [[Nicolas Dubois]] (French), [[Fabrizio Manfredi]] (Italian)}}

[[File:MasteroftheHouse Rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|Look, if you're not going to keep your technorganic body clean, it'll be taken away from you.]]

As the Maximals sailed back to Cybertron, Megatron shook himself free of the shuttle, disappearing into the time vortex. Though Rattrap initially rejoiced at the sight, especially when they then exited into Cybertron's orbit, the shuttle was quickly shot down. Upon emerging, the Maximals found themselves overwhelmed by the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Tank Drone]]s who unleashed a [[Transformation virus|gaseous virus]] on them. As a [[Transmetal]], Rattrap was able to resist the full effects of the virus, though at the cost of his upgrades and being locked in beast mode. {{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent|Descent}} Unable to remember anything since boarding the shuttle, Rattrap hid in a [[Monorail transport|monorail car]] where [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Primal]] stumbled upon him. Although Rattrap wanted to hide in the train car, Primal snatched him up and escaped just as the tank drones fired upon him. Primal's newfound intuition soon reunited the pair with [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Primal then led them to the ancient [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] computer, which reformatted them into new, techno-organic bodies, curing the virus.

In his new form, Rattrap became a large green rat with a "toolkit" on his back, containing such things as flashlights and computer ports. When they first faced a platoon of [[Cycle Drone]]s, the Maximals discovered that they were unable to transform. Rattrap asked if maybe they could return the upgrade, but Optimus soon stumbled on the fact that they needed to focus their inner selves in order to transform. {{storylink|The Reformatting}}

Optimus set about teaching the other Maximals how to transform, but Rattrap had an immense amount of trouble, unable to get anything to happen. Their base discovered, the Maximals split up to find a new one, Rattrap accompanying Optimus on his search. When they later tried to gain entry to the [[Council Citadel]], Rattrap found his inability to transform caused him to be pretty much useless in battle. He was only saved from some Tank drones by Optimus interrupting [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s concentration. {{storylink|Master of the House}}

The other Maximals kept the Vehicons busy while Rattrap broke into the [[Cybertron Archives]], only to find the ancient library had been wiped clean. After a disorderly retreat, Rattrap followed Blackarachnia to the spaceport, where they encountered three new [[Vehicon general]]s. They managed to evade the trio and accessed the spaceport records of their arrival, discovering that there had been six of them on the shuttle. Blackarachnia headed for the shuttle's location, and Rattrap overheard a communication from Megatron indicating that he was going to access her mind when she accessed the shuttle computer. Rattrap dashed to the shuttle and cut the connection in time, and the pair were subsequently rescued from the three generals by Optimus and Cheetor. {{storylink|Fires of the Past}}

[[File:Mercenary Pursuits Rattrap 2heads.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|"My grandmother was caught snogging with Star Upper in a private zoo in 1919, so now I have a talking boil on my neck."]]

The discovery of information about [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] reawakened memories of them in the Maximals, who set out to find the missing pair. During the search, Rattrap found a transformation enhancer in a laboratory and, frustrated at his inability to transform, used it. Unfortunately it caused unpredictable effects, resulting in the four Maximals being captured by [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]. Taken to Megatron, the Maximals were in danger of having their sparks extracted, however Rattrap's spontaneous random transformations broke him free of the energon bonds, and he was able to free everyone. With the help of Tankor, who Optimus temporarily convinced to help them, the Maximals escaped. {{storylink|Mercenary Pursuits}}

Rattrap's failure to master transforming continued to frustrate him, causing him to snap at Primal and bluntly suggest the Maximal leader save his concern for Rhinox and Silverbolt. The Maximals subsequently encountered another Maximal, [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], who had survived Megatron's purge. After a brief battle with [[Aero Drone]]s, during which Rattrap was forced to hide, Nightscream took the Maximals to the tree he had been living off. Rattrap, Blackarachnia and Optimus ate fruit from the tree, causing their beast instincts to overcome them, until Cheetor blasted the tree. {{storylink|Forbidden Fruit}}

[[File:Rattrap bm robotmode.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|right|They see me rollin', they hatin'.]]

With Optimus Primal weakened after reformatting Nightscream, Cheetor was left in charge, and he, Rattrap and Blackarachnia went on a mission to a Vehicon factory in search of information. While under orders to access the computer, Rattrap saw Nightscream in what looked like deadly peril... and finally found that his concern for others allowed him to transform. Though he realised straight away that his new [[robot mode]] lacked weapons, he attempted to save Nightscream anyway, only to discover he'd bungled an ambush his friends were planning. While trying to stop the factory operating, he managed to send a massive surge through the computer system, destroying the factory- at the same time temporarily crippling Megatron and putting his drone armies out of commission.

Back at base, Cheetor chewed out his behaviour. To make matters worse, he compounded the problem by transforming to robot mode within the base to prove that he could- something that potentially allowed the Vehicons to track their position. Though he suddenly realised that the power surge he'd caused had made Megatron weak, the other Maximals refused to follow his suggestion that pressing to the attack might be a good idea, and he would later overhear them discussing what to do about him. Upset, he left the base and went to Megatron, offering to protect the Vehicon leader overnight in return for "noisemakers", and was provided with a massive armored suit. As the other Maximals arrived, accusing him of being a traitor, tensions mounted between the two. Indeed, this controversial decision almost brought him to blows with the other Maximals, until Primal arrived and talked him down, telling the other Maximals that Rattrap was stronger than they knew. As a result, Rattrap abandoned the armored suit and walked into the sunlight with the other four Maximals. {{storylink|The Weak Component}}

Not long afterwards, the Maximals found a factory full of empty Transformer bodies, which Rattrap examined. and discovered that the sparks had been forcibly ripped out. After another skirmish with the Vehicons, Blackarachnia revealed she'd discovered that the three generals held the sparks of their missing friends. {{storylink|Revelations Part I: Discovery|Discovery}} While Nightscream and Blackarachnia kept the other Vehicon generals busy, Rattrap and Cheetor went on a special mission. Rattrap hacked into Tankor's processor, unlocking memories about what had happened when they reached Cybertron. It didn't take long before he realised that Tankor was actually Rhinox. {{storylink|Revelations Part II: Descent|Descent}} Though Cheetor was skeptical, they revived Tankor, only to find themselves being chased across the city by the enraged Vehicon. Eventually, Primal was able to reawaken Rhinox's personality, only for the Maximals to discover their friend had turned against him. Though Rattrap was about to reprogram Tankor, he was prevented by Optimus, and could only watch as their friend left. {{storylink|Revelations Part III: Apocalypse|Apocalypse}}

[[File:Survivor Rattrap takes cover.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Cowering away from Zoisite.]]

While Rattrap was trying to extract memories from Nightscream, the young Maximal's snide comments about the fact they had lost the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]] angered him. The Maximals attempted to find the chamber containing the fruit tree again, leading to a fight with the Vehicons during which everyone was knocked out, and Nightscream abducted. The Maximals managed to find him, leading them to battle more Vehicons, and the discovery of a [[fossil chamber|fossil cave]] which they would use for their base. {{storylink|Survivor}} With Optimus and Cheetor now constantly coming to blows over leadership decisions, Rattrap would often find himself in the middle of their arguments. The latest such argument was cut short when the Maximals discovered a quantity of [[organic goop]], which was followed by the appearance of Tankor, who used the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] to turn Nightscream into [[Living metal|technomatter]] before himself overloading. As they'd discovered that the organic goop would cure the technomatter sickness, Rattrap accompanied Primal and Cheetor in trying to obtain a [[Mole Drone]] in order to drill for more goo. Having commandeered one and cured the technomatter, Rattrap found himself in the middle of another argument, and this time left them to it, forcing them to talk about their disagreement. {{storylink|The Key}}

[[File:Catalyst Rattrap vine uhoh.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|He hurt it through the grapevine.]]
Searching the computers for more locations to find the organic goop, Rattrap stumbled on a catalyst planted there by Tankor. He used it to superaccelerate the plant growth, only to find himself literally carried away by the vines, and having to be rescued by the other Maximals. They would later use the fast-growing vines to rescue Blackarachnia, against Optimus's wishes, an act that almost spelled doom for the orchard. {{storylink|The Catalyst}} Nonetheless, Rattrap used the catalyst to create plant-bombs that ensnared Vehicons in instant-growth vines. When Optimus discovered the location of the [[plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]], which would end all technological life on Cybertron, the other Maximals persuaded him not to use it. Instead, they had Rattrap attempt to hack into the computers to found a way to disable the Keys. Unfortunately Tankor had other plans, and disabled Rattrap by zapping him into technomatter. {{storylink|End of the Line}}

Restored to technorganic health when the conflicting energies of the Keys and the Plasma Energy Chamber cancelled each other out, the Maximals visited the Council Citadel, where they discovered the remains of Optimus, Megatron and Tankor. Rattrap checked out the city's central core and reported it was flat-lining. Though he was greatly discouraged, Cheetor announced they had to find the lost sparks. After an altercation with the two remaining Vehicon generals, the Maximals went to the Oracle chamber, where they found Primal floating with in the Oracle. Though he asked for them to forgive him, Rattrap told him there was nothing to forgive. With some encouragement from the Maximals and an encounter with the Matrix, Optimus chose life, returning to them.

[[File:PrometheusUnbound Rattrap harness.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|left|"''I'' was Number One all along!!"]]
Returning to the surface, the Maximals were startled when a giant [[Grand Mal|likeness of Megatron]] floated into view. {{storylink|Fallout (episode)|Fallout}} While Optimus tried to contact Megatron's spark, the other Maximals went to look for the Vehicon generals, and found [[Noble (BM)|Noble]], a completely organic [[Transformer]] who had seemingly no control over his transformations into a huge beast dubbed Savage. {{storylink|Savage Noble}} Noble made Rattrap extremely uneasy and he had little sympathy for Nightscream's friendship with the beast. The Maximals broke into the Council Citadel, eventually reaching the throne room, where Rattrap tapped into Megatron's [[control harness]] and attempted to access the encrypted data. He was pulled from the harness by Noble, who it turned out was Megatron himself, trapped in his own organic half. Megatron used [[spark extractor]]s to remove his spark, and soon took up residence in the giant floating head, reactivating the Vehicon drones. After the Maximals retreated to a safe place, Rattrap expressed his sorrow to Nightscream that Noble had turned out to be a con job. {{storylink|Prometheus Unbound}}

Rattrap developed a new device, combining a spark extractor with a [[DNA scanner]], which he hoped to use to reformat the Vehicon generals back into their friends. While searching for Nightscream, he spotted the young Maximal being dragged away by Savage, who was by then sparkless and operating completely on instinct. Believing the worst, Rattrap attempted to quietly rescue Nightscream, but accidentally alerted Savage. The pair fled, and managed to lose Savage by diverting his attention to [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]]. They found that Blackarachnia had used Rattrap's device to turn [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] back into [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] and Rattrap was overjoyed to have at least one of their friends back. {{storylink|In Darkest Knight}} A [[Hate Plague]] virus created by Megatron infected the Maximal ranks, causing the Maximals to fight among themselves. With Optimus's help, they realized what was happening and managed to work together to overcome the virus. {{storylink|A Wolf in the Fold}}

A spaceship crash led the Maximals to discover [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]], a Maximal formatted as a plant-based life form, who was able to lend a hand with the failing technorganic crops. {{storylink|Home Soil}} Though the Maximals were finding they had an easier time dealing with just Thrust, Megatron soon introduced two new Vehicon generals—[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]—who almost got the better of the Maximals until a vision prompted Botanica to lend a hand. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike|The Strike}}

[[File:Sparkwar2 Rattrap generators.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"All right, it's a jammy dodger but I was promised tea!"]]
Searching for a way to evade the Vehicons, Rattrap developed [[scrambled field generator]]s, which hid their life signs. Rattrap and Botanica were paired up to search for the lost sparks, but spent most of their search bickering, only to encounter Strika. Fleeing, they hid in a handy building which turned out to contain a [[Holo-chip|holographic entertainment unit]], much to Rattrap's delight. While he was immersed in an illusion, Strika attacked. Botanica yanked him out of the holographic world, and he subsequently used the device to keep Strika occupied. Though he was inordinately pleased with himself, Botanica dragged him from the building, saying the hologram wouldn't hold Strika for long. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search|The Search}}

As the Maximals intended to infiltrate the floating head in search of the missing sparks, Rattrap provided upgraded versions of his scrambled field generators. They were used to great effect, as Rattrap, Primal, Blackarachnia and Botanica snuck aboard the flying head, only to discover that Megatron had begun to devour the missing sparks as part of his ascension. After Megatron made the mistake of killing Noble, Nightscream used his sonic attack to blast and apparently dissipate Megatron's spark. With the floating head plummeting, Rattrap managed to activate the manual controls so that Optimus could take control of it. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege|The Siege}}

After the Maximals had celebrated their foe's demise, Optimus assigned Botanica and Rattrap to tend to the [[technorganic orchard]], much to Rattrap's dismay. He continued to complain, even as he worked on the orchard, and got into an intense argument with Botanica, which abruptly ended when they accidentally [[Kiss|locked lips]]. Startled and embarrassed, they both decided to delete their memories of the incident. As it turned out, Megatron wasn't gone after all, and his spark possessed a Cycle Drone, which wreaked havoc in the orchard until Botanica destroyed it. Rattrap swiftly found a way to track the spark, and managed to repolarize it, allowing it to finally possess a body for good—that of a [[Diagnostic Drone]]. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}

[[File:BMEndgame1 Rattrap Botanica dying.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|"See?! Botanica's no longer GOING to be in the show! ''I HOPE YOU'RE SATISFIED, FANDOM.''"]]
Soon the Maximals found themselves sieged aboard the giant head. The ship's shields cut Botanica from Cybertron's organic core, slowly starving her. Desperate to save her, Rattrap loaded her into a lifepod and used a device to eject her through the shields. Unfortunately this also allowed Megatron to learn the shield harmonics, enabling the Vehicons to bypass the shields as well. Rattrap defended his actions, but the ship was doomed. He erected a stasis field around the [[spark containment unit]] as the ship plunged to the ground. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral|The Downward Spiral}} With the ship completely depowered, Botanica showed up with a power cable, and Rattrap was extremely happy to see her, though he clumsily hid it. As they prepared to defend the ship, Botanica thanked Rattrap for saving her life. Optimus was able to get the Oracle to provide them with spark powerups.

[[File:Rattrap bm treehugger.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|A little man and a big plant.]]
During the battle against the Vehicon drones, Botanica sensed Mole Drones attacking the orchard, and took Rattrap and Nightscream down to fight them off. The Moles moved in on Botanica, but Rattrap used his spark power to whisk her out of danger. Megatron was able to use his access to the Oracle to cut off the Maximals' spark power, and, overcome by the Moles, Rattrap and Botanica had their sparks ripped out by Cycle Drones. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall|When Legends Fall}}

Though no longer able to physically help, the Maximals were able to offer brief words of encouragement to Primal during his final battle with Megatron. When Primal's sacrifice triggered the reformatting of Cybertron, their sparks were freed and quickly returned to their bodies. As they witnessed the newly greened Cybertron and the restored population, Rattrap leapt joyfully into Botanica's arms. So he's a tree hugger. Deal with it. His and Botanica's romantic moment was interrupted by [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (now regular wasp size and with his [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] head) complaining about how he never gets what he wants, Rattrap just swatted him away. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future|Seeds of the Future}}
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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''Cloud''=====
While investigating an energon mine with the other Maximals in the 9-BW Spacetime, Rattrap encountered [[Hot Rodimus]] and [[SARA]], lost denizens of [[Cloud World]] who allowed most of the Maximals to believe they were from outer space and hunting [[Shockwave (Cloud)|a criminal]]. (SARA took some fondness with Rattrap, riding the giant rat.) With their two new friends, the Maximals were about to reach the energon mine when they were ambushed by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. Hot Rodimus's battle with [[Shockwave (Cloud)|Shockwave]] caused an energon eruption that sent the Predacons fleeing and almost consumed the Maximals who were trying to save the local wildlife. Fortunately, SARA was able to convert the eruption into less dangerous [[energon crystal]]s and the visitors returned to their proper spacetime. {{storylink|Wild (Cloud)|Wild}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
[[File:Legends Rattrap fanboy.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Following the [[Great Transformation]], the Maximals learned that Rhinox's spirit had crossed over into the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], an alternate dimension where they were all fictional characters. Intrigued, Rattrap volunteered to go search for Rhinox, and was reformatted into his original Earth body for the trip. On arrival, he found to his surprise that he and his friends existed in the Legends world as small, cute versions of themselves, and ended up signing an autograph for his own alternate self, who was a huge ''Beast Wars'' fan. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Rattrap}} When Waspinator, who had come with him to this universe, started causing trouble, Rattrap set out to stop him. He rebuffed the other Rattrap's offer to help, believing him too small and weak, but his other self revealed that he could transform into a proper Transformer nigh-identical to the original Rattrap. The two teamed up against Waspinator, only to find he was possessed by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who was too strong for them. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Waspinator}} In the end, Starscream was defeated by the ghost of Rhinox, who Rattrap was overjoyed to see again. After Rhinox had been provided with a new body, Rattrap returned with him to their [[Primax 1097.01 Alpha|home dimension]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rhinox)|Bonus Edition Rhinox}}
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====3H comics====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English)}}

[[File:Terminus-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right]]
Silverbolt and Rattrap came upon [[Packrat]] and [[Onyx Primal]] battling the Predacons [[Vice Grip]] and [[Fractyl]]. Although Silverbolt was gung-ho as always when it came to rescue fellow Maximals, Rattrap didn't want to bother, them being "repaints" and all. Silverbolt disregarded Rattrap's commentary and charged right in. Apparently, their phenomenal entrance took out half the landscape. It must have really been something to see. After the Predacons were driven off, Rattrap asked the two "promotional items" if they had gotten around to acquiring the "episode's McGuffin". The others admitted that they had lost the item. The Maximals were then attacked by [[Antagony (BW)|mysterious shadowy figure]]. Thankfully, Optimus Primal soon came around to help out with the situation. {{storylink|Visitations}}

Later, Rattrap and the other Maximals set out to investigate a temporal anomaly detected by Rhinox. They encountered the Predacons en route. The two factions were locked in a firefight, though the advantage lay with the Predacons. Rattrap, as always, made his displeasure over the situation vocal. After Megatron took off to reach the time-traveller that both teams had previously detected, Optimus was forced to pursue him, leaving his troops against insurmountable odds. This, of course, prompted Rattrap to make more smart-ass comments about the Maximals' situation. The Predacons eventually began to push the Maximals back towards a cliffside. Then, suddenly, Predacon fire ceased entirely. The situation had not become any safer however, the Maximals now had to contend with [[Windrazor (BW)|Windrazor]], the aforementioned time-traveler, possessed by Unicron's dark essence. Though Windrazor was able to expunge Unicron from his systems, the much more powerful Shokaract appeared immediately aftwerwards... {{storylink|Paradox}}

Shokaract grabbed hold of Optimus in an attempt to rip his spark from his body. Simultaneously, the evil overlord unleashed a torrent of projectiles, which Rattrap desperately attempt to avoid, with only semi-success. Once Shokaract was defeated space-time rebooted itself with the disappearance of the Dark Essence from the past, and these events were erased from Rattrap's timeline. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}}

During the [[Quintesson]] invasion of the newly techno-organic Cybertron, Rattrap was with Botanica when she sensed a disturbance in the earth. He and Nightscream joined her in tracing her feelings underground, where they encountered a Quintesson named [[Al-Badur]]. After Al-Badur proved his good intentions (for the moment) by disabling a large number of the invading [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s, Rattrap and his friends agreed to follow the Quint to the site of the [[Wreckers]]' battle.

The combined Autobots and Maximals were drafted to assist [[Sentinel Maximus]] in his conflict with [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. Naturally, Al-Badur betrayed them when he saw a chance, trapping Sentinel and Cryotek behind a force field over a spatial portal, and nearly snaring Rattrap and the others as well. Worse still, the unique composition of the Quintesson portal chamber resisted the effects of the reformatting, and was completely blocked off from the planet's organic core. Without that link, Botanica was fading fast. Rattrap and Nightscream got her to safety and returned to help, but ultimately there was nothing to be done. Sentinel Maximus grabbed hold of Cryotek and pulled him into the yawning portal, sacrificing himself to remove the Predacon gangster from Cybertron.

Afterwards, Rattrap and the others mourned their losses, including the fabled Autobot leader [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]. They were nearly caught up in [[Rook (Universe)|Rook]]'s media coverage on the way out of the underground, but Rattrap side-stepped the camera-bot. He offered the Wreckers' ally [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] a restored commission as [[Imperial Peace Marshal|Peace Marshall]] in the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] territories, but the hunter declined. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

[[File:Rattrap legs.jpg|left|thumb|Legs! Precious, beautiful legs!]]
Approximately one year later, Rattrap was among the Maximals gathered at the [[Memorial Spaceport]] to greet the wayward [[Autobot]]s [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]], and [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] back to Cybertron. He welcomed Trailbreaker back in his own unique fashion (involving intoxicants, naturally). Seconds later, Rattrap bore witness as the five travelers were abducted by Unicron. {{storylink|Abduction}}

When Optimus Primal was restored to life and returned to Cybertron with the abductees, Rattrap was there to witness their arrival. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}} Despite Primal's miraculous return, some of the Maximals voiced concerns that he might not be the same 'bot they once knew, but Rattrap vowed that this time, he was with Primal all the way.

Not long after, needing to blow off steam, Rattrap headed down to the [[Undercity]]. While firing off a blaster at nothing in particular, he was attacked on Cybertron by Blackarachnia, who had been abducted and [[Unicron virus|corrupted]] by the Chaos-Bringer. Rattrap noted that he had never trusted Blackarachnia, and she replied that he was right not to do so. She was seconds away from delivering a killing strike, but Rattrap was saved by the recently resurrected [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]. After the spider was driven off, Depth Charge started to leave. Rattrap pleaded with him that there was obviously something big afoot, but Depth Charge would not be swayed, taking his leave as the injured Rattrap passed out. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

Later in the [[Universe War]], Rattrap was part of a team sent to rescue several would-be abductees of Unicron from a barren, icy planetoid. Rattrap was left upset that it was becoming increasingly hard to insult people, not sure why they bothered keeping ex-enemy [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] around, and wishing he had bought a copy of ''Universe 1/2'' so he could understand the plot. When [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]] attacked, the Beast Warriors were luckily warped to the passing Autobot ship ''[[OTFCC (ship)|OTFCC]]'' before being wiped out. {{storylink|Voice Actor Drama}}

====''Universe'' comic====
[[File:Escape-extraRattrap.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|THERE. ARE. TWO. RATTRAPS.]]
The technorganic Rattrap of [[Primax 1103.12-R Gamma]] was abducted by [[Unicron]], as was [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] and, from earlier in their reality's timeline, [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]. Unlike Terrorsaur, Rattrap and Thrust held out against Unicron's corrupting influence, arguably becoming [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/20}} Rattrap was freed along with many other abductees in a jailbreak engineered by [[Primax 797.18 Epsilon|another universe]]'s [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and presumably returned to his home universe. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
When the [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds of Unicron]] destabilized the Decepticon [[space bridge nexus]], causing the space bridges to become windows to other dimensions, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] caught a glimpse of Tigatron and Rattrap in one of the portals. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
[[File:AintNoRat Rattrap target.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|There is a checkbook in the left pocket of my fatigues! I will pay you all of my money to stop!]]
As Rattrap piloted the Autobot shuttle back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he observed his companions sleeping in back, and drifted off himself, beginning to dream...

:''Out testing an experimental vehicle built by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], Rattrap ran into [[Dinobot II|Dinobot]], who yanked him out of the small craft. Rattrap's appeals to the Predacon's honor appeared to have an effect, and Dinobot halted his blow for a few moments, before appearing to resume his attack. They were interrupted when a [[Bonecrusher (BW)|bison]] knocked them both from a cliff, and Rattrap was saved from falling to his death by a [[Optimus Minor|monkey]]. Bonecrusher, Optimus Minor and [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] introduced themselves to a startled Rattrap, but Optimus Minor asked him not to tell Primal, as the three Maximals did not wish to fight in the Beast Wars.''

Rattrap was woken up by Primal, but wouldn't elaborate on what he had been dreaming. {{storylink|Ain't No Rat}}

{{BW Shell Game}}
After being shaken out of his nap, Rattrap found his comrades acting unusually hostile. Strange still, he was plagued by visions of Optimus Minor, Bonecrusher, and Wolfang, but couldn't recall who these three were anymore. Rattrap's confused reaction to phantoms no one else could see prompted Optimus to suggest the rodent spent som time in the C.R. Chamber. Rattrap insisted he was fine, but a Transwarp agitator previously planted on the shuttlecraft's exterior by the Predacons upped his crew-mates' aggressiveness, causing them to openly attack Rattrap after he refused to comply to their suggestion. Rattrap fled to the shuttle's cockpit while the rest of his team started turning on one-another. There, he was once more accosted by visions of the three Maximals. Being urged to "turn back" by these apparitions, Rattrap deactivated the ship's transwarp drive, returning it to prehistoric Earth. Though this also caused the other Maximals to return to normal, Megatron took advantage of the situation to escape from his bonds atop of the ship! {{storylink|Shell Game issue 1|Shell Game #1}}
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====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
Not long after Megatron combined his spark with that of the original Megatron, he had Quickstrike plant a device in the Maximal base. The device magnified the Maximals' aggression. For Rattrap, this simply meant that his complaining became even more incessant until Cheetor started chasing him around. Eventually Optimus Primal was able to help them overcome the device's effects, and they fought off Megatron instead. {{storylink|A Meeting of Minds}}

Much later, While [[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] and Rattrap were bickering in the [[technorganic orchard]], Megatron's spark animated a [[Cycle Drone|Cycle drone]] and attacked them. After a brief scuffle, the thing exploded, sending the pair diving for cover. Rattrap later worked out that Megatron's spark had become depolarised and attempted to repolarise it. Unfortunately his attempts clued Megatron in to what had happened, and before Rattrap ultimately succeeded, Megatron used the knowledge to destroy Rhinox. {{storylink|Singularity Ablyss}}

====2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
The 'bot that would one day call himself "Rattrap" was aboard the Axalon, along with the rest of its original crew, tasked with performing orbital scans of Cybertron. He managed to annoy his [[Optimus Primal (BW)|superior]] the whole time by teasing the 'bot about his "Optimus Primey" look and behavior. The crew's survey yielded transmatter energy signatures coming from the head of [[Unicron]], in orbit around the planet. But upon their approach, a Transmatter bomb erupted out of the satellite, and the Axalon accidentally came to meet its path. The ship avoided damage thanks to its shields, and the bomb was deflected away from the planet. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

As [[Magmatron]] surveyed the events that began the Beast Wars, he witnessed Rattrap looking distressed and suffering from Energon overexposure. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 1|The Gathering #1}}

====''Timelines''====
[[File:Timelines-rattrap.jpg|thumb|Remember kids, always wear your helmet when you transform into a bicycle.]]

While preparing for an exploration mission on board the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']], the Maximal who would later be called Rattrap and [[Cheetor (BW)|his young companion]] were stuck aboard a space station for weeks, running various errands before their mission could officially begin. Rattrap made no secret of his desire to be [[O'Malley's|somewhere else]]. After acquiring additional [[Energon]] for their trip, they returned to the ''Axalon'' where their captain, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], notified his crew they had to travel first to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] to rid themselves of [[Rampage (BW)|some mysterious cargo]].

In the middle of Rattrap's objections, the ''Axalon'' was contacted by the [[Maximal High Council|High Council]]. The [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], a historic Maximal artifact, had been stolen by a rogue group of [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] led by a Predacon criminal who had dubbed himself [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. As the ''Axalon'' was the closest ship with the capabilities to take down the [[Darksyde (BW)|Predacons' stolen ship]], Rattrap and his team were ordered to pursue.

However, before long, their ship was attacked by a [[Buzzsaw and Laserbeak's ship|mysterious Predacon ship]]. After taking some damage, Rattrap was elated to see the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', a second Maximal ship, arrive and help deter their unknown attackers. However, the ''Chromia 10'' and its pilots were severely damaged in the scuffle before Rattrap was able to destroy the unknown Predacon ship with the ''Axalon''{{'}}s forward guns.

The battle over momentarily, Rattrap's ship was hailed by Megatron's, and the Predacon criminal introduced himself quickly to them before his ship opened fire on the Maximals. The ''Darksyde'' disappeared through a [[unspace|transwarp]] portal, and Rattrap and the Maximals followed. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
Following the Great Transformation of Cybertron, Rattrap and his friends stood guard over Cheetor as their leader attempted to commune with the Oracle. {{storylink|Hoist the Flag|Alpha Trizer's profile}}

====Razorclaw continuity====
In one splinter timeline of [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]], minor atmospheric perturbations caused [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]]'s stasis pod to crash on the far side of Earth, and due to his absence, Megatron slaughtered all the remaining Maximals except [[Tigatron]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/07}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
Due to the temporal machinations of [[Ravage (G1)|Jaguar]] and the subsequent response by the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]] in [[G1 World|Primax 785.06 Alpha]], a quantum duplicate of Rattrap from just after the end of the Beast Wars in [[Primax 496.22 Alpha]] was spawned. The Autobot shuttle carrying him was shunted into [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]], where Unicron destroyed the ship, scattering the crew into [[unspace|transwarp space]]. The Alternity shepherded the "shipwrecked" Primal, Rhinox, Rattrap, and Silverbolt to [[Viron 102.0 Beta]] in order to fight the similarly shipwrecked Megatron, who schemed to take over this reality's Cybertron by capturing the populace's sparks and converting their bodies into Vehicons. Guided by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], Primal's forces fought the long and arduous "Allspark Battles", eventually triumphing over Megatron's Vehicon hordes. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/30}}

====A Change to the Agenda====
After [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] attacked [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and was thrown out of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] activated the ship's defense systems, Rattrap and the other Maximals attempted to heal the wounded Autobot. However, Megatron was not thrown far enough and the Predacon managed to reenter the Ark and blast the Autobot leader, decisively erasing the Maximals from the timeline. {{storylink|A Change to the Agenda}} In [[Primax 209.0 Gamma|the wildly different timeline]] that followed, Rattrap's life would take [[#Beast Wars: Uprising|a very different track]].

===''Beast Wars Metals'' manga===
[[File:RattrapMetalsMangaIssue1Fre.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, at least he's still in character, anyway.]]

Following the [[Quantum surge]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] was dead and the [[Maximal]]s were left scattered all over [[Earth|Energoa]]. Now a [[Transmetal]], Rattrap proceeded to freak out all over the Maximal base as [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] attacked in force with his [[Cobra Corps]] and [[Scorpion Corps]]. With [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]]'s defenses gradually depleting, Rattrap remarked that they were all going to die.

Suddenly, [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] appeared above the base, only to be attacked by Sentinel. [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] moved to shut Sentinel down and let her in, but Rattrap stopped him, saying that if he shut it down, they'd die for sure. Rhinox angrily reminded him that Maximals don't turn their backs on one another and shut Sentinel down. Feeling a bit guilty, Rattrap proceeded to use himself to cushion Airazor's crash-landing.

With the defenses down, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] was able to sneak in and attack. Ripping off Rattrap's arm, Blackarachnia was only spurred to leave after seeing what she thought was Rhinox committing suicide. As the base collapsed, Rattrap, Airazor, and Rhinox were kept safe by a small force field, protecting a machine Rhinox hoped would return Optimus Primal to his old body. As Rhinox brought Primal's spark out of [[unspace|Transwarp space]], Rattrap blasted it from a laser cannon toward a dish positioned by Airazor, allowing Primal to return to his new Transmetal body. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 1|Beast Wars Metals #1}}

Rattrap later joined Primal and Airazor in investigating the remains of the ''Axalon''. He had his tail eaten by Rampage, who was lying in wait for the Maximals. He and Airazor were ultimately able to defeat the monster by using the ship's missiles to activate undersea volcanos, that blasted the crab sky high. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 2|Beast Wars Metals #2}}

Rattrap was later thrilled to see that his buddy Dinobot was alive, albeit recovering from injuries in an [[anthropoid]] village. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 3|Beast Wars Metals #3}}

And after that, Rattrap and Rhinox used their monitors to see Airazor struggling with a mind-controlled Tigatron. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 4|Beast Wars Metals #4}}

And after ''that'', Rattrap's and Rhinox's monitoring skills came in handy again, as they hacked into the security cameras of the ''Ark'' and saw that Megatron was planning to kill [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 5|Beast Wars Metals #5}}

He and Rhinox raced to the ''Ark'' in their vehicle modes, but were too slow to arrive in time to help. They made it there after Primal had taken care of business and were reunited with all the other Maximals who had been separated. {{storylink|Beast Wars Metals issue 6|Beast Wars Metals #6}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|''Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye'' #9]] (cameo); [[Three Monologues|''Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' #20]] (full appearance)

{{quote|I like to '''do''' good more than '''be''' good.|Rattrap|"[[The Chosen One]]"}}

[[File:PostHoc-Rattrap.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|In IDW continuity, Rattrap goes through his bodies backwards.]]

Rattrap was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|forged]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} During the [[Clampdown (event)|Clampdown]], he stood on a street corner outside [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's New Oil House]]. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}}

[[File:ThreeMonologues-Rattrapbeastmode.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|Rats are the as dogs... right?]]

When the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] began, Rattrap joined the Autobots and was deployed to the backwater planet of [[Z'verei]]. While there, he adopted a new alternate mode based off the native [[Z'verein mole-rat]]s and fought Decepticons for millions of years. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} When the war ended and [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was once more habitable, Rattrap returned home with other Transformers, both combatants and non-combatants. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

Tensions eventually boiled over, leading to a brief conflict in postwar Iacon that ended after [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], supposedly the "Chosen One", {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} renounced his Decepticon allegiance and exiled the Autobots and Decepticons from the city, prompting several Autobots and Decepticons, including Rattrap, to abandon their old factions. Jealous of [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]'s growing popularity on the very first night of his rulership, Rattrap approached him and offered his aid to the new ruler of Iacon. Rattrap knew Scoop from before and had never trusted him, even calling him jealous of the more successful bots. Rattrap had the damaged power coupling responsible for the blackout, and called Starscream's attention to the phosphex burn that indicated the power loss was sabotage, and not the result of an overload.

Later that night, Starscream met Scoop while the former Autobot was repairing Iacon's communications array. Rattrap pointed at Scoop's toolbox, indicating it had some dark secret inside. When Scoop descended from the tower, Rattrap got under his feet and caused him to drop his toolbox. The toolbox opened and revealed its contents, including a canister of phosphex. Starscream took advantage of the situation and indicated that Scoop orchestrated the blackout for his own benefit, then ordered him to be incarcerated.

[[File:ThreeMonologues-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]

Later still, Rattrap arrived home, where Starscream was already waiting for him, complaining about the dirt and smell of Rattrap's flat. Easily realizing that Rattrap—always evious of the luckier 'bots—had planted the phosphex and caused the blackout in the first place. Amused by Rattrap's opportunism, the Seeker offered Rattrap a job in his new government. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} Shortly afterwards, Starscream was affected by [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]], sending Rattrap scurrying for cover from this unknown attacker. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

As morning came, Rattrap's "ninth sense" started to twitch, warning him of danger. He brought to Starscream's attention the "sunrise" coming over the horizon...and the fact that sunrise was still a few hours away. {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} As the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] emerged from the former site of [[Crystal City]] outside of Iacon, the natives started getting restless. Rattrap brought Starscream down to see Scoop at the detention facility. Scoop informed them of the legends in the [[Covenant of Primes]] about a false prophet and the black titan that would herald him. {{storylink|Black Metal: Dark Cybertron Chapter 2|Black Metal}}

[[File:IntoTheAbyss-nobodysperfect.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]

Rattrap began to see the tide of public opinion turning against Starscream in the wake of the "lost prophecy" (which ''somehow'' made its way from Scoop's cell to the general public). After overhearing Starscream admit to killing [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] as well, Rattrap started to plan for a...different future. He released Scoop from confinement just as Starscream confronted the Necrotitan and seemingly ushered forth a blast of "death plague" that devastated New Iacon and its inhabitants. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} Rattrap remained at Starscream's side during the clean up efforts, but continued to sow discord against the boss in his own way at the same time. {{storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}}

As the Necrotitan marched on New Iacon, Rattrap contacted [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s factions, bringing them back into the city to defend the population where Starscream could not. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} He began working to evacuate civilians to the Autobot camp on the outskirts of the city. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} When the arrival of the ''Lost Light'' and Metroplex (at Starscream's bidding) turned the tide and saved New Iacon from complete destruction, Rattrap quietly reaffirmed his loyalty to Starscream over Scoop or the others. Starscream, always amused to see another schemer at work, seemingly welcomed Rattrap back with open arms... and a watchful eye. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}

Starscream and Rattrap joined the Autobots and Decepticons in defense of Cybertron against the billions of [[Ammonite]]s summoned by Shockwave for the final stages of his plan. They teleported into Crystal City with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]'s help, and assaulted the chronal drive along with the resurrected Metalhawk. The trio were opposed by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], however, and his ever-changing reactive armor. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} They succeeded, though, with Metalhawk destroying the drive and Starscream killing Jhiaxus in combat. As the Ammonite army self-destructed, Rattrap tried to get into Starscream's head and play on his doubts on his part in everything that happened, but Starscream firmly warned him not to even try. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:ABotAndHerCity-she.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7|Guest written by [[Simon Furman]].]]

In the aftermath, Megatron - now affiliated with the Autobots- agreed to stand trial for his crimes. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} Over the next six months, Starscream began rebuilding his power base in Metroplex, who had integrated himself with the ruins of Iacon. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} Rattrap kept Starscream up to date on his polls and was present for Megatron's trial on [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}}

As the Titan struggled to recuperate from his injuries, Starscream and Rattrap began a new project: illicitly tapping into the Titan's filtration systems to try and retrieve samples of Shockwave's ores. {{storylink|Windblade issue 3|Windblade vol. 1 #3}} At the same time, however, the [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] [[Cityspeaker]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] began investigating a series of blackouts that plagued the city; at a subsequent meeting between Windblade and Starscream, Rattrap was confused as to why everyone referred to Windblade and her bodyguard [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] as "[[Female Transformer|she]]". {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}} After Windblade was injured by a mysterious explosion, Rattrap and Starscream paid her a visit to try and intimidate her into cutting off her investigation into Metroplex's inner workings. {{storylink|A Long Way Down}}

Their warnings didn't have much effect; after Starscream and his [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] apprehended her and her co-conspirators in the bowels of the Titan, Rattrap tortured the Camien for information regarding Chromia's whereabouts and the "real" reason why the two colonists had come to Cybertron. Though she uncovered their skullduggery, Windblade also accused the two of arranging the explosion that had temporarily sidelined her, which confused Rattrap. {{storylink|Windblade issue 3|Windblade vol. 1 #3}}

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Some time later, Rattrap stopped the recently revived [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] from seeing Starscream, as his boss as in the throes of a particularly violent nervous breakdown. Among Starscream's many concerns was the not-unfounded fear that Rattrap wanted him dead because then he'd get his job. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} Growing increasingly wary of Starscream's endless ambitions and his worsening mental health, the ex-Autobot began building up a clandestine network of allies to keep his boss in check, starting with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]], the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, and Wheeljack. {{storylink|The Possible Light}}

Rattrap's fears would come to pass some months after Windblade's arrival on Cybertron; with the help of Wheeljack, the pair were able to repair Metroplex's [[space bridge]] and use it to reestablish contact with Windblade's homeworld: the ailing colony of Caminus. Rattrap was present as Windblade and Optimus debated foreign policy with Starscream. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}} Correctly guessing that his boss would annex Caminus and turn it into a puppet state, Rattrap informed Prowl of the situation, and, after watching Starscream indict and imprison his patsy [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], slipped back to Metroplex to summon Prowl and the Constructicons to Cybertron... {{storylink|The Possible Light}} but wasn't pleased to learn that Prowl's plan amounted to becoming [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and smashing the space bridge to cut Cybertron off from the galaxy. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}}

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Prowl's first plan was easily foiled by Starscream's combiners; after watching Starscream use the [[Enigma of Combination]] to incorporate Scoop and make Devastator loyal to him, Rattrap stole the artifact when Starscream's back was turned, sprang Swindle from his cell, and asked him to create a diversion while Prowl put his backup plan into play. As Swindle and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] started a Decepticon riot inside Metroplex, Rattrap took the Enigma to the imprisoned Prowl, who used it on himself and some bystanders to create [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} As Starscream struggled to control the Decepticon uprising, Rattrap witnessed him shoot Swindle—who had been a willing coconspirator in Starscream's imperialist aims—in the back to silence him. Before he passed out however, Swindle informed Rattrap that he had proof of the deal he made with Starscream to attack Caminus. When Starscream asked if Swindle still lived, Rattrap claimed that Swindle had died. {{storylink|All That Remains}} In the aftermath, Rattrap had Wheeljack help him move Swindle's body so that they could try to save his life and obtain evidence against Starscream. Though he and Wheeljack were able to stabilize Swindle, the Combaticon was brain-dead, and so the pair hid him away instead. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}}

With both Starscream's and Prowl's machinations in pieces, Rattrap was appointed the first delegate for Cybertron on the new [[Council of Worlds]]. {{storylink|All That Remains}} Rattrap still wasn't ready to count himself out of the game: after a disastrous reconciliation attempt between Prowl and Optimus Prime, Rattrap spirited Prowl's broken body away, noting that the former tactician had promised Rattrap a victory... {{storylink|Now and On Earth}}

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The formation of the Council led to both Starscream and Windblade travelling off-planet to form new alliances with the various [[Titan (group)|Titan]] colonies. While they were occupied, Rattrap made a jaunt of his own to the colony of [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Eukaris]], populated by xenophobic [[beast mode]] Transformers. The inhabitants were surprised to find a beast-bot claiming to represent Cybertron; though [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] wasn't interested in listening to the "vermin", Rattrap managed to win support for his cause from [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] the [[Fateweaver]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], leader of the [[Fur Walkers|Fur Walker]] tribe. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}}

Back at Starscream's side, Rattrap was present when Cybertron opened negotiations with the planet [[Velocitron]], though neither Windblade or Starscream appreciated his comments about Velocitronian society. He later went behind Starscream's back to help Windblade and a small contingent of Autobots use the space bridge to get to Velocitron. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} After Starscream and Windblade agreed to travel to Eukaris together, Rattrap slipped Windblade some information on how to get the Eukarians to join the Council of Worlds. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 6|Windblade vol. 2 #6}} Rattrap got on Chromia's nerves as the pair waited on Cybertron, and was present when the two fliers departed for [[Vigilem|Carcer]]. {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} With Starscream in a bad mood, Rattrap went along with his boss's harebrained scheme to found a [[Chosen One Day|new holiday]], and although it didn't go according to plan he nevertheless gave Starscream the gift of friendship for a night. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

Continuing to ostensibly serve Starscream, Rattrap later informed his boss that the other four [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s wanted to have a word with him. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} The rest of the team - left rudderless and disaffected after [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s failed invasion of [[Earth]]—would factor into Rattrap's growing power plays; using the pseudonym of "DC-357", he lied to them that Swindle was still alive, being held prisoner by Starscream, and this rumor would go on to take hold in the majority of Iacon's Decepticon population. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

When Optimus used his growing political clout among the colonists to unilaterally declare Earth a member of the Council of Worlds, Rattrap participated in the emergency meeting that followed. {{storylink|New Worlds Order}} The Council later met with Optimus to hear his side of the story; although Prime insisted that his intentions were pure, its members unanimously voted against allowing Earth a seat on the Council. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}}

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As Starscream tried to find the source of the rumors, he hired the exiled Eukarian [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]] to covertly trace the rumors to its source, which, to the citizens of Iacon, appeared to be a string of random mnemosurgical murders. [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] brought this issue to the Council, and Rattrap took the same line as Starscream: this was a purely ''domestic'' issue and thus not Council business.

As "DC-357", Rattrap sent another communique to the Combaticons, providing them with a suit of Badgeless armor to help destabilize the increasingly fraught peace; following the murder of [[Drunkatron|another Decepticon]], anti-Badgeless riots and protests broke out. At the next Council meeting, Rattrap suggested, and Starscream rejected, that they called Earth to get [[Victorion]] sent over to enforce the law as nobody on Cybertron had an issue with her. Instead, Starscream got pushed into putting Ironhide in charge of the Badgeless, and Rattrap pushed him to make a response as the protesters marched on the [[Spire]]. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}}

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After the Combaticons learned that Rattrap had been responsible for abducting the braindead Swindle, they stormed his apartment to find their erstwhile comrade. After some convincing by [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]], Rattrap retrieved the Enigma and, alongside Wheeljack and Chromia, escorted them to the secret chamber that they stored Swindle in; Onslaught hoped to use the Enigma to probe Swindle's brain for dirt on Starscream. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}} The Combaticons duly activated the Enigma and transformed into the gigantic [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], prompting Rattrap and the others to make a run for it. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

As Optimus' plans on Earth slowly spiralled out of control, Rattrap joined Starscream as they watched the Autobot leader try to deflect the Cybertronian press while fending off an [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] assault; he commemorated the occasion by preparing a bag of Energon goodies. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} He was less excited to see Optimus raise a slumbering Titan from beneath [[Monument Valley]], {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}}, and recognized it as the same [[Metrotitan (G1)|Titan]] that had proclaimed Starscream as the Chosen One. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 6: No Fair Fights|No Fair Fights}}

Following Bruticus' rampage, Rattrap and Starscream met with Ironhide to discuss moving the Enigma into his custody. Shortly afterwards, Rattrap attended a Council meeting regarding a fleet of [[zombie]] Titans approaching Cybertron. {{storylink|Ping}} The battle ended with the [[Liege Maximo]] released from the bowels of [[Vigilem]], and, as Starscream struggled to keep his fragmented government together, Rattrap brought him news of Carcerian leader [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]'s growing popularity. {{storylink|Heavy}} Not long afterwards, Rattrap bothered Starscream with a stack of urgent briefs, though his boss had more important business on his mind. {{storylink|If I Know You}}

A spectral image of Rattrap was one of the many figures summoned by Windblade during a battle against Vigilem in Starscream's consciousness. {{storylink|Your First Mistake}} In the wake of the defeat of the [[Iron Ring]], Rattrap watched Windblade almost return to her duties as a representative before she was banished from the Council and exiled from Caminus for blaspheming the [[Way of Flame]]. {{storylink|The Chosen One}} Seeking to win the adulation of his constituents, Starscream watched ''[[The Birth of Cybertron]]'' with Rattrap, giving Starscream the idea to commission a biopic based off his life. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

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Eventually, Starscream decided to call an open election that eventually narrowed down to three contenders: himself, Windblade, and Elita-One. As Windblade gathered support at Maccadam's, Rattrap—unable to tell if this new behavior from his boss was genuine or another trick—made plans to cash out and escape to Eukaris, and thus met with Windblade to reveal his hand in recent events, explaining that ''he'' was "DC-357" and handing her a briefcase full of kompromat on her political rival.

Ultimately, Starscream confessed to his own crimes in the first debate; as a result, he, Airachnid, the Combaticons, and Starscream were all given life sentences after Windblade triumphed in the election and became the next leader of Cybertron. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
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As one of the Maximals forced to continue the war which the Autobots were no longer able to fight, Rattrap was part of a small team under the command of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] that went up against the [[Darksyder]]s. As things quickly went south, he realized the futility of the war, and went on to become part of a resistance cell fighting against the status quo. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 25|"TransTech" Blackarachnia's profile in Club magazine #25}} At one point he even went so far as to fake his own death, encouraging reports that he'd died on the road to [[Damaxus]]. Hoping to free [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]], he and his cell infiltrated the [[Ferromax Detention Center]] and managed to find and liberate ol' Chopperface. {{storylink|Alone Together: Prologue|Prologue}}
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===''Kre-O'' online comic===
When [[Metroplex (G1)|Metrotitan]] fell apart, some of the bricks fell on a stunned Rattrap. {{Storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

Rattrap was part of the Autobot troops guarding [[Metroplex (G1)|Autobot City]]. When Earth's most wanted criminals attacked the city, [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] ordered Rattrap and [[Fractyl]] to take the flanks. After the villains were defeated, he made a joke at the beheaded [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]]'s expense. {{storylink|The Brick List: Earth's Most Wanted}}

===Legends World===
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Rattrap of the [[Legends World]] was a rookie salaryman at [[Axalon Trading Company]] who'd grown up with ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' and loved collecting the accompanying toys. At one point he set his sights on a [[BotCon 2006|Dawn of Future's Past]] boxset, but his attempts to telepathically force the [[Ravage (G1)|toy store owner]] to put the toys aside until he could afford them ended in failure. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 1}} On his first day at work, he introduced himself by telling everyone of his love for ''Beast Wars'', though most of his co-workers had never heard of it and president [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] thought he was talking about the [[live-action film series]], to Rattrap's annoyance. Manager [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], on the other hand, was also a Transformers fan, and the two hit it off quite well until Rattrap realized the older man was talking about [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]], not ''Beast Wars''. {{storylink|The Generation Gap}} A similar gap grew between him and young part-timer [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]], a fan of the live-action movies who thought Rattrap's beast toys looked gross. In response, Rattrap showed Silverbolt updated toys from the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series|Telemocha]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars Reborn|Reborn]]'' series, but accidentally let slip that these remakes didn't sell very well. {{storylink|The Youth Gap}}

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While it was expected that Axalon employees use their robot modes while working, it being their "serious adult" mode, Rattrap instead worked in beast mode then transformed to go toy shopping when the workday was over. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 4#The Transformation Gap|The Transformation Gap}} He was smitten by co-workers [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]], and left confused when Rhinox told him there were no women employed at Axalon. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 4#The Gender Gap|The Gender Gap}} [[Tigatron]] approached Rattrap to talk about Transformers, but Rattrap quickly realized he only liked series with cute girls in them and asked if Tigatron knew anything about ''Beast Wars''. To his exasperation, all Tigatron could remember was the [[Blackarachnia (BW)#TM2|Transmetal Blackarachnia]] toy's removable chest armor. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 5#The Bishōjo Fan Gap|The Bishōjo Fan Gap}} Rattrap and Rhinox later watched Airazor serving tea and wished he wasn't a man. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 5#The Gender Gap Part 2|The Gender Gap Part 2}}

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Together with his fellow fans, Rattrap visited the [[Transformers Celebration 2014]], where he bought ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (franchise)|Age of Extinction]]'' [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] toys and was elated to get one signed by [[Hisashi Yuki]], designer of [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Big Convoy]]. {{storylink|Legends Bonus Vol.}} As they looked over the toys they'd bought, Rattrap poked fun at Silverbolt's [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#AOELeader|Optimus Prime]], saying its [[kibble|backpack]] made it look like Prime was going hiking. When Silverbolt transformed Rhinox's [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Classic Optimus Prime]], Rhinox got violently upset at its movie-based robot mode and Rattrap had to physically restrain him. Rattrap himself showed off his [[Grimlock (AOE)#Voyager|Grimlock]] and [[Slug (AOE)#Generations|Slug]] toys, and the three cracked jokes about their weapons' resemblance to food and utensils until they all got hungry. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party}}

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Rattrap and his pals also went to [[Tokyo Toy Show]] 2014, but were left discouraged after running into Optimus Primal, who questioned what a bunch of adults were doing at a toy show. They regained their faith in their hobby upon seeing ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]], aimed at adult fans like them, though Rattrap was left appalled by Rhinox's attempts at dancing to an ''Age of Extinction'' song for kids. He had a fangasm upon seeing ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' characters at the show, gushing to the others about all the ''Beast Wars'' references had been in it. After watching Primal and [[Optimus Minor|his son]] play with a Transformer together, Rattrap and the others warmed up to the idea that the franchise was definitely for children after all. {{storylink|Tokyo Toy Show 2014 Report}} Rattrap and Silverbolt later listened to Rhinox sing the praises of his beloved 1980s, and though they had no nostalgia for that century and were ready to leave, they ended up being interested by the fact that Japan had no consumption tax back then. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 9#The Era Gap|The Era Gap}} Intending to solve the mystery of Airazor and Nightscream's genders, Rattrap checked which restroom they used, only to find, to his confusion, that their company had an {{w|otokonoko|"otokonoko"}} restroom in place of a women's one. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 9#The Bathroom Gap|The Bathroom Gap}}

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When Optimus Primal headed out, leaving his employees with strict orders not to touch his [[banana]]s, Rattrap and the others found his warning so tempting that they immediately hosted a banana party and gobbled them up. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 10#Even Though I Told You Not To...|Even Though I Told You Not To...}} As punishment, Primal assigned [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] as Rattrap's trainer, and the frightened rat quickly found ''himself'' a target for someone's appetite. He managed to make the best of it, though, and continued working even when he was stuck in Dinobot's jaws. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 11#The Two's Recent Encounter|The Two's Recent Encounter}} Dinobot also mocked his interest in kids' toys, so Rattrap challenged him to transform a [[Mach Kick]] as proof that Transformers could be hard to figure out for adults too, but to his horror, the hungry and impatient raptor ended up eating the toy instead. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 11#When We Have Been Social|When We Have Been Social}} Having found his trainer's weakness for figuring out Transformers, Rattrap continued to prank him by replacing his office supplies with ''[[Transformers Device Label|Device Label]]'' toys, only for these to end up in Dinobot's belly as well. When Dinobot wanted an ice cream, Rattrap tried again by giving him a plastic [[Gari Robo-kun]], but was left lamenting his own stupidity when Dinobot inevitably ate it anyway. {{storylink|Prank}}

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One day, Rattrap woke up in the body of an actual realistic Transformer, which he naturally thought was awesome. His co-workers didn't agree, especially after he brought out his weapons at work, and Primal forced him to go to the hospital where he was diagnosed with [[Transformers sickness]], caused by being surrounded by Transformers toys for a prolonged period of time. He refused to get rid of his toys, however, preferring to live life with a Transformer body rather than lose his collection. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 1|Bonus Edition Vol. 1}} Becoming something of a superhero, Rattrap intervened when Optimus Primal was also turned into a Transformer and lost control of his weapons, using his knowledge of Primal toys to transform him into his harmless gorilla mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 2|Bonus Edition Vol. 2}} At another point, Rattrap woke up in a [[technorganic]] body that he thought looked weird, like some sort of modern art. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 15#LG03 Tankor Prologue|LG03 Tankor Prologue}}

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When Rhinox was turned into [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] and began using his "80s Transformation Beam" to turn stuff around him into their 80s counterparts, Rattrap was offended to see his precious ''Beast Wars'' DVD set turned into ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' on VHS. Having learned to transform between his normal and Transformer forms by now, he turned into a Transformer and defeated Tankor and his [[Tank Drone]]s with a bomb. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 3|Bonus Edition Vol. 3}} Tankor resumed his attacks after creating two new minions, [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 4|Bonus Edition Vol. 4}} and the latter used the 80s Beam to turn Rattrap into a ''[[Choro-Q]]'' mode. In an attempt to stop Tankor, Rattrap delivered an impassioned speech about how the old days were never forgotten and how new generations of Transformers exist ''thanks'' to the 80s, causing Tankor to reflect on his lifelong enough for Rattrap and the defected Whirl to defeat Roadbuster and send the villains fleeing. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 5|Bonus Edition Vol. 5}} That [[Christmas]], Rattrap partied with his co-workers and confused Dinobot by gifting him a [[Heinrad (BW)|Heinrad]] toy. {{storylink|Merry X'mas!!}}

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Rattrap later met the interdimensional visitor [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]], explaining to him that Transformers were fictional in their world and that he wasn't super popular compared to the big-name characters (though Rattrap himself liked him). {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 6|Bonus Edition Vol. 6}} He later watched in awe as [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] defeated Tankor, turning him back into Rhinox. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 7|Bonus Edition Vol. 7}} Being a small guy, Rattrap harbored regrets over his stature that led to his traveling to [[G1 World|another dimension]] in a dream and encountering the two [[Mini-Vehicles|Minibots]] [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] and [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]. As he watched them get defeated by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], he wondered why they'd even try to take on such a huge enemy, and was told by the optimistic Swerve that brains and guts are more important than size. After meeting the two's [[Mini-Con]] partners, which were as small as him but still valued allies, Rattrap felt better about himself and cheered the Autobots on. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 8|Bonus Edition Vol. 8}} Rattrap went on to ask Swerve some questions regarding his few appearances in the cartoon and new name, and was really impressed by Swerve's cool, laid-back answers that those things weren't important to him. He then watched Swerve try to hit Trypticon with Phaser's weapon mode, commenting that Phaser's attempts to correct his aim was also warning Trypticon where he was aiming. {{storylink|2015's Swerve}} He had a chat with Tailgate, who taught him about the history of the Mini-Cons. Wanting try out being a Mini-Con, Rattrap acted as a weapon for the Autobot and defeated Trypticon with a mighty ribbon bomb. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} He was present when Trypticon was brought down by Swerve and Tailgate. {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}

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Rattrap also dreamt about [[Brainstorm (G1)|Cana]], who taught him about [[Transtector]]s as an example of growing larger and stronger through practice, a lesson that inspired Rattrap to work out more. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Rattrap asked a question about his new appearance that caused an argument to break out among the [[Headmasters of Justice]], though as a strict ''Beast Wars'' fan he didn't understand what they were talking about. Having learned the wrong lesson from Cana, he later stole the Brainstorm Transtector and smugly claimed to have "worked hard" to grow large, prompting an angry Cana to combine with it and trap Rattrap with the flip-down [[Tech Spec]] plate. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Brainstorm Chapter|Brainstorm Chapter}}

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To Rattrap's shock, his aunt and caretaker [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] was later afflicted by Transformers sickness as well, turning into a giant robot who personally drove him to work when he was late one morning. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Vol. 10}} Rattrap was present when [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] came to the Legends Universe on a mission to destroy it. Learning from her that their world was one where wishes could come true, he was able to wish [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] into the Legends world to stop the invader. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 12|Bonus Edition Vol. 12}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} He later told Rhinox and Tigatron about his close relationship to Arcee, having slept and bathed together with her while growing up, causing them to become increasingly jealous until he explained that that was ''before'' she became a Transformer. {{storylink|Transformers Legends: Arcee Chapter|Arcee Chapter}}

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Together with Optimus Primal and rival company president [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], Rattrap visited a ''[[Q-Transformers]]'' event where they tried out food and drink, bought merchandise, watched a show with [[Ryōhei Kimura]], and all along collected stamps to trade in for snacks. {{storylink|Deckss × Q-Transformers Collaboration Event Report|Deckss × Q-Transformers}} When the Transformer [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] arrived in the Legends world, Rattrap was quick to recognize him. {{storylink|Legends Vol. 23#Lord Megatron Goes to the Legends World|Lord Megatron Goes to the Legends World}}

Finding his collection of beast [[Mini-Con]]s stolen by the [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Megatron]], Rattrap took revenge by taking [[Dragoyell]]'s place when Megatron tried to powerlinx with the Mini-Con. His presence caused Megatron to power ''down'' instead of up, and he fled, leaving Rattrap to squabble with Waspinator over whose Dragoyell it was. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Armada Megatron)|Bonus Edition Armada Megatron}} Rattrap was visiting Tokyo Toy Show 2015 when [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] showed up to cause trouble. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge)|Bonus Edition Scourge}} Enjoying the new ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers Adventure]]'' series thanks to its many beast-like characters, Rattrap had a dream about meeting [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], who told him all about his [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Adventure|latest toy]]. He thought Prime was cool and had a great time playing around in his trailer and inventing a base mode for him. {{storylink|TAV21 Optimus Prime Now on Sale!}} After moving offices to Metroplex, who had crushed the original Axalon building, Rattrap and Rhinox listened to [[Alpha Trion (G1)|the company janitor]]'s explanation of the city-bot's backstory. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}}

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Rattrap was caught in the chaos when the original Megatron and Armada Megatron formed an alliance to conquer the world, {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter|The Autumn Megatron Festival Chapter}} but to his amazement, Alpha Trion had foreseen this and put a stop to them. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 14|Bonus Edition Vol. 14}} He then asked Trion to show off his Mini-Con body's weapon mode, having learned from Tailgate that all Mini-Cons had one, and was taken aback when the sage transformed into a car and claimed it was a shield. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Sequel#Alpha Trion Chapter|Alpha Trion Chapter}} After getting caught up in a rampage of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] clones, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 15|Bonus Edition Vol. 15}} Rattrap learned from Trion that [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]] would be coming to their world to cause trouble, and used his Transformer body to help greet her with a barrage of firepower. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 16|Bonus Edition Vol. 16}} That [[Halloween]], Rattrap was held at gunpoint by Megatron, who had misunderstood the point of "trick or treat". {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 17|Bonus Edition Vol. 17}}

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After enjoying an episode of ''Adventure'' with Tigatron, Rattrap had the idea of using the wish-granting power of the Legends Universe to travel the ''Adventure'' world through their dreams. It worked, but while he was explaining to [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] who they were, Tigatron upset [[Strongarm (RID)|Strongarm]], who locked them both up in [[stasis pod|stasis cells]]. Because of this, Rattrap was late for work that morning, to President Primal's annoyance. {{storylink|Go! Adventure}} Reading up on [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]'s origin, Rattrap asked the ninja why she transformed into a car, and was unimpressed with her non sequitur about acquiring a "swan mode" after training with the [[Six Clan]]. {{Storylink|LG-15 Nightbird Shadow Sequel}} He was later curious about Slipstream coming from the ''Animated'' world, and she explained that she'd remodeled her body to include dimension-crossing technology and also to look younger. This caused Arcee to grow jealous, and Rattrap had to tell her she looked plenty young already. He also asked about Slipstream's origin as a clone of [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], and mistakenly pointed her in the direction of [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Armada Starscream]]. {{storylink|LG-16 Slipstream Sequel}}

[[File:Legends Cloud World Rattrap.jpg|thumb|left]]
Rattrap and his pals were later menaced by Armada Megatron once more, who was now out to steal ''all'' their toys. {{storylink|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue}} This led to Windblade attempting to destroy the world again, and Rattrap despaired when Armada Starscream tried to sacrifice himself to destroy her. Everything ended peacefully, though, prompting him to celebrate with Waspinator and attempt to claim Armada Megatron's abandoned [[Unicron of Light]] toy. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} Rattrap was present when [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] entered the Legends world and had his body remodeled, {{storylink|LG19 Sprung Prologue}} and corrected the newcomer after he mistook Aunt Arcee for the Arcee of his home universe. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 19|Bonus Edition Vol. 19}} Rattrap and a couple others were later temporarily sent to [[Cloud World]] after getting caught up in [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] and [[SARA]]'s return. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Deadlock)|Bonus Edition Deadlock}}

[[File:Legends Double Rattrap.jpg|thumb]]
While visiting the Transformers Fes2016 event, Rattrap bore witness to an unbelievable sight: the appearance of the "real" Rattrap from ''Beast Wars''! Shaking with the simultaneous panic and joy of a fan meeting their idol, he proceeded to ask his alternate self for an autograph. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rattrap)|Bonus Edition Rattrap}} When the Starscream-possessed Waspinator of the ''Beast Wars'' world attacked Metroplex, Rattrap offered to help his other self fight by transforming into his Transformer mode, but even together they couldn't beat him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Waspinator)|Bonus Edition Waspinator}} Starscream was vanquished by ''Beast Wars'' Rhinox, who both Rattraps were equally happy to see. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Rhinox)|Bonus Edition Rhinox}} Rattrap was aghast when [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] set out to send all his friends from other dimensions back to where they came from, and when this struggle led to the apparent death of G1 Megatron, he mustered up the courage to place himself in the line of fire and tell Skids to leave their peaceful world alone. His words caused the self-proclaimed peacekeeper to give up his plans on realizing he was the one causing conflict. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 20}}

When the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] visited to get Axalon Co.'s help in making [[transtector]]s, Rattrap and Optimus Primal protested that they wanted payment, which led to the Autobots and Axalon merging into one company. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}} He was then silently present for a bunch of occurrences, including [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s rampage, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 23|Bonus Edition Vol. 23}} the [[Headmaster Junior]]s' arrival in the Legends world, {{storylink|LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue}} [[Cancer (G1)|Cancer]]'s first concert, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 24|Bonus Edition Vol. 24}} Galvatron's return and defeat of [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 25|Bonus Edition Vol. 25}} and [[T-AI|Ai]]'s attempt at arresting the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 26|Bonus Edition Vol. 26}} and was among those subjected to [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]'s loud music. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 27|Bonus Edition Vol. 27}}

When his company began producing [[Master-Brace]]s that could turn anyone into a Headmaster, Rattrap was thrilled to receive a pair. Thirsting for giant robot bodies of their own, he and the other were convinced by [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] to invade Tera-Kura Co. and steal the Decepticon [[transtector]]s, but combining with the Galvatron body caused Rattrap to be affected by its brainwashing mask and attack Rewind. Fortunately, the braces stopped working and he reverted to his normal self before he could do any harm. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} He went on to get upset at [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]'s harassment of Arcee at a soccer game, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 29|Bonus Edition Vol. 29}} witness [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] lose and find his living transtector, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}} and be present for Weirdwolf's attempt to steal the Autobot company HQ, the newly finished Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Next, Rattrap warned [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when Weirdwolf was attacking, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} witnessed a defeated Weirdwolf return for revenge on Chromedome, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} and was hypnotized by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] into his loyal servant. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} He was accidentally drawn into [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]'s body when the Autobot activated his [[Getmaster]] power, which by a stroke of luck allowed Ginrai to access the power of [[Beast Power|Jūchōkon]] and transform into a base mode. Together, he and Rattrap unleashed a barrage that won that day's battle. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 35|Bonus Edition Vol. 35}} While partying at the [[Dancitron]], Rattrap was among those brainwashed by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] into attacking Blaster, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}} and later he was present for the defeat of [[Apeface]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 38|Bonus Edition Vol. 38}}

Encountering Cana/Brainstorm again in another dream trip to his world, Rattrap learned that his inherent "[[Beast Power]]" had powered the Autobot up during their last meeting and lent him the same power again in another battle. To his joy, Brainstorm then came to live in the Legends Universe the next morning. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} He was present when the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] delivered a package to his home, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} notified his Headmaster friends when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] attacked the city, {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} was caught up in a battle between [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Katsu Don]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 41|Bonus Edition Vol. 41}} and received another package from Ginrai. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}} When Black Convoy returned to dole out some [[Dimensional Patrol]] justice, Rattrap and his friends didn't want any and helped [[Dark Ai]] restore him. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Scourge 2)|Bonus Edition Scourge 2}} He lamented the [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s devastation of [[Akihabara]], but was told by Alpha Trion to use Trypticon's base mode as a temporary replacement. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} He was overjoyed when Akihabara was rebuilt and renamed Neo Akihabara City. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}}

Rattrap was present when [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]] was causing a ruckus on the streets, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 45|Bonus Edition Vol. 45}} was covered in bugs when [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] clones swarmed the city, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 47|Bonus Edition Vol. 47}} panicked when [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] in a [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] suit was breaking everything around him, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 48|Bonus Edition Vol. 48}} and had his latest toy purchase destroyed by [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]'s [[plasma energy]] emissions. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 49|Bonus Edition Vol. 49}} When [[Kreon]]s showed up in their world, Rattrap had to have them explained to him by Waspinator before convincing them to leave. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Special Chapter|Special Chapter}} [[White Leo]] later turned the people of the Legends World into [[Beastformer]]s to become his new army, transforming Rattrap into "Enthu Warrior Otaku Rattrap". After the situation was dealt with, Rattrap chastised him for not considering their feelings on the matter. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}} He was surprised to see the buildings of Akihabara be bought up by [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 52|Bonus Edition Vol. 52}} was around when [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] came to the Legends World, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 54|Bonus Edition Vol. 54}} and got confused by Waspinator's explanation of there being a [[Minerva (human)|human Minerva]] and [[Minerva (G1 robot)|robot Minerva]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 56|Bonus Edition Vol. 56}} Towards the end of the year he was caught by surprise by the [[No. 7 Clone Corps]] searching the city. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}}

When the Autobot [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] came visiting, Rattrap had Waspinator explain who they were and found that while they looked the same, their personalities were very different. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 58|Bonus Edition Vol. 58}} He watched as a [[Quintesson]] army retreated following a failed invasion. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 59|Bonus Edition Vol. 59}} Ginrai called upon Rattrap to grant him Getmaster powers during a duel with [[Giga]] and [[Mega]], though he still lost to his opponents' [[spirit energy|Shinchōkon]]. Fortunately, Rattrap's wish for Ginrai to keep fighting exuded its own Shinchōkon, allowing him to use draw both Jūchōkon and Shinchōkon from the rat and claim victory. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 60|Bonus Edition Vol. 60}} When the world came under attack from rampaging [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], Rattrap huddled behind [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 62|Bonus Edition Vol. 62}} Next the city was flooded by [[Tigerburn]] who turned Rattrap and his friends into [[Laser Beast]]s and left them floating on rafts, which really annoyed him and had him demanding to know why people from [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] kept coming over. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} He was caught up in the devastation when Windblade returned to being evil and attacked the Legends World a second time, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} but to his joy, [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] repaired all the damage. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 66|Bonus Edition Vol. 66}} He watched [[Grand Maximus]] and the world's [[Masterforce (technology)|Masterforce]] warriors battle [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Grand Maximus}}

====The Beast Wars Road Map====
Rattrap was scampering atop of Rhinox's monitor when the latter was contacted by his [[Rhinox (TransTech)|counterpart]] from [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|The Beast Wars Road Map}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Rattrap-art.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The Maximals traveled across time to find the [[AllSpark]] and change the fate of Cybertron. While battling the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s on pre-[[Ice Age]] Earth, both sides were joined by the Autobots and Decepticons, their epic battle changing their combined destinies forever.

Rattrap's function was covert ops, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a rat. His stealth, tail whip, and "street smahts" were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his wisecracking, toughness, and frankness. Rattrap's message from the future was that a new alliance may threaten his existence. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>

In a possible destiny recorded on the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|''Voyager'' Golden Disk]], Rattrap was part of the united Maximal-Predacon faction lead by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. {{storylink|Source:Golden Disk destinies|''Kingdom'' Golden Disk cards}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor| [[Frank Todaro]] (English), [[Echigoya Kosuke]] (Japanese)|[[Rainer Fritzsche]] (German), [[Guillaume Lebon]] (French), [[Thiago Fagundes]] (Portuguese), [[Tommy Rojas]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Abhijit Chitre]] (Hindi)}}
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===2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic===
[[File:SavageLandingPart1-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

On Cybertron, Rattrap had a friend named [[Box]] who transformed into a shuttlecraft. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}}

Rattrap was the data analyst aboard the Maximal starship ''Axalon'', under the command of captain Optimus Primal. While on a routine [[protoform]] delivery mission to [[H'nkshanaar-4]], the ship was pulled off-course to intercept the hijacked starship ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' and apprehend the Predacon separatists who had stolen a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|golden disk]]. Despite [[Nyx]]'s evasive maneuvers throwing him around, their ship was able to catch up with the ''Darksyde'' and establish a transwarp lock that pulled their vessel along with the Predacon ship when it entered [[unspace]]. After crashing on a mysterious, untamed planet, the ship's computers fitted them with [[beast mode]]s that would protect them from [[energon radiation]]. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 1}} Rattrap broke in his new body by testing its abilities to digest organic material and metabolize it into fuel while Rhinox ran a survey of the planet's unnatural biosphere. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}}

When Nyx went out on a scouting expedition and didn't return before nightfall, Rattrap told Cheetor that it'd be wiser to wait until morning to organize a search party. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 3}} The next morning, Rattrap helped Cheetor and Rhinox rig up an improvised signal lock device before Optimus announced that he'd found Nyx's signal near their crash site. The Maximals raced out to intercept their wayward scout and discovered [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], who informed them that he wished to become a Maximal. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 4}}

[[File:SavageLandingPart6-GCMGFive.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Get away from my cheese, you bitch!]]

While Optimus confined Dinobot to the ship's brig, Rattrap used the ship's security systems to spy on the ex-Predacon until the ship's proximity sensors detected multiple Predacons on approach. While Optimus, Cheetor, and Rhinox did what they could to hold off the attackers, the Maximal commnder ordered Rattrap to get the damaged ship's defence systems back online. However, while the ''Axalon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s shields were down, [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] invaded the ship, attacked Rattrap, and forced him to flee while warning that he would destroy the entire ship. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 5}} While hiding out in his [[beast mode]], Rattrap watched as Tarantulas broke into one of the ''Axalon''{{'}}s labs and attempted to sabotage the ship's [[stasis pod]] network. While Tarantulas tried to hack the computers, Rattrap commandeered a [[GCMG-Five|cargo-loading exoskeleton]] stored in the ship's hold and used it to easily overpower Tarantulas and toss him out the nearest window before restoring the ship's shields. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 6}}

After Dinobot joined the Maximals, the distrustful Rattrap took an instant dislike to the newcomer, which proved mutual. {{storylink|Primal Rage}} Some time later, Rattrap and the other Maximals were playing cards when the recently activated [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] penetrated their shields and broke into their base without their knowing. {{storylink|Pod Part 1}} After [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] went off to investigate a noise and didn't return, Rattrap and the others found that he'd lost a fight against the newcomer and wound up trapped in a web cocoon. Optimus ordered the Maximals to split up and sweep the ship to find the intruder, but while searching Rattrap and Cheetor nearly blundered into an explosive booby trap that would've killed them had Dinobot not intervened. Although Blackarachnia escaped unharmed, Primal vowed that they would have to go on the offensive and take the fight to the Predacons. {{storylink|Pod Part 2}}

[[File:MaximalsStrikeBackPart1-DinobotRattrap.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

One evening, Rattrap was on monitor duty when he noticed [[Skold]] delivering the wounded [[Razorbeast]] to the ''Axalon''. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}} Bolstered by this new recruit, Rattrap and the other Maximals joined Primal in the ship's hangar, where Primal and Dinobot had turned an escape pod into an improvised shuttlecraft, to plan a full-scale attack on the crashed ''Darksyde'' in the hopes of retrieving the Golden Disk and sabotaging the vessel's [[Transwarp Drive|transwarp drive]]. Although a nervous Rattrap, skeptical of both Primal's plan and the capabilities of his fellow Maximals, doubted that they could pull off the heist, {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 1}} he and Nyx successfully breached the ship while the other Maximals distracted the brunt of Megatron's forces. Once inside, Rattrap broke into Megatron's quarters and successfully disarmed the security system responsible for protecting the Golden Disk. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 2}}

However, removing the disc from its housing triggered a shipwide lockdown; when Optimus broke into the vessel to rescue both Rattrap and Nyx, the three triggered a force field that trapped them in the ship and allowed Megatron to corner the trio. Ultimately, however, Primal threatened Megatron into letting them go by threatening to destroy the Golden Disk and sabotage their own starship to keep him stranded on this planet forever. As the three returned to their improvised shuttle, however, Rattrap revealed that he'd taken the liberty of copying the encrypted files on the disk onto his own systems, and was grudgingly impressed by Primal's ability to bluff his way out of a bad situation. {{storylink|Maximals Strike Back, Part 3}}

At some point, Rattrap took part in a skirmish over energon that ended with Cheetor getting injured. {{storylink|The Speedway of Central Consciousness}}

When the Predacons poisoned Optimus Primal with a sample of aggression-enhancing energon, the berserk Maximal stormed through the ship and threatened everyone aboard until Dinobot convinced him to take out Megatron instead. Rattrap had his doubts, but Rhinox pointed out that overexerting himself would help flush the toxic energon from his systems faster. {{storylink|Primal Rage}} When night fell, and Primal still hadn't returned, Rattrap and most of the other Maximals set up a campfire outside to keep watch. To pass the time, Cheetor told a scary story about a guerrilla war on a faraway world, but Rattrap complained that the ending was too depressing. {{storylink|The Morphlings}}

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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Go! Go! issue 20}} {{storylink|Go! Go! issue 22}}}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Rattrap once shot [[Jonny Quest]]'s rope, sending him plummeting to his demise in a fiery pit. {{storylink|Commercial/Beast Wars#toonami|Beast Wars on Toonami}}

==Games==
===''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game continuity===
====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game advertising comic====
Upon arriving on "[[Earth|Planet Energon]]", the dangers of Energon radiation forced the six surviving Maximals and their Predacon adversaries to take on beast alternate forms. {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers video game advertising comic}}

====''Beast Wars: Transformers'' video game====
{{voiceactor|??? (English), ??? (Japanese)}}

Rattrap joined his fellow Maximals in battling not only an entrenched Predacon threat, but the interdimensional monsters known as the [[Skriix]].

=====Maximal campaign=====
Rattrap was not one of the active members of the ''Axalon'' when it crashed, but rather a dormant protoform. When the stasis pod landed in the "Polluted Area" of the planet, he was rescued by the Maximals and subsequently joined them.

Upon having eliminated the Predacon threat, Rattrap was part of Optimus Primal's roll call when he announced that the galaxy was now at peace. Rattrap also commented that the Maximals "survived" and were "the baddest! Yyyyeeeeeaaaah!" {{storylink|Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars: Transformers}}

{{BW VG|Rattrap|M}}

=====Predacon campaign=====
{{note|In the Predacon campaign, the stasis pod that would contain Rattrap is instead rescued by the Predacons, producing [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]].}}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (N64)===
[[File:N64 Rattrap.jpg|frame|Use the cheat codes or he's not in character!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
In an alternate timeline created when Megatron sent a message through Transwarp back to his past self, Rattrap participated in a series of all-out battles with the other beast warriors.

The Beast Wars were ultimately won thanks to a spy mission successfully completed by Rattrap. The resulting sneak attack meant the end of Megatron, who perished in the battle's explosive finale. The remaining Predacon troops were subsequently taken prisoner. The Beast warriors then boarded the ancient Autobot shuttle, and returned to Cybertron. Back on his home planet, Rattrap can finally enjoy peace and tranquility, as he relaxes at restaurants, taverns and bars, proclaiming: "Ahh... Ya know, we're all gonna di... dine!" {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals}}

{{BW fighter ending|Rattrap|N64}}

====Move list====
{{note|This list only includes the character's unique special moves in Beast Mode, as their attacks in Robot Mode and Vehicle Mode are identical to those of every other character.}}
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Beast Attacks'''
|-
|C-Right||Tunnel Rat (does not do damage)
|-
|C-Up||Rabid Tackle
|-
|C-Left||Tail Whip
|}

===''Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals'' (PS)===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)}}
====Maximal story====
When the ''Axalon'' came under heavy Predacon fire, Rattrap mocked Cheetor for wanting to go out and fight them on his own. This quickly came back to bite him when Optimus declared they would not only do so together, but would use the opportunity to retake the Golden Disk. Having no say in the matter, Rattrap reluctantly joined Primal's team in chasing the Predacons back to the ''Darkside''. After cornering Megatron, Rattrap flaunted the Golden Disk they now once again possessed in his face, but the celebration was short-lived as the group learned that the Predacons had managed to infiltrate the ''Axalon'' in their absence. As Megatron took off, Rattrap and the others hurried back to base. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}

====Predacon story====
Rattrap joined Optimus Primal in an attack on the ''Darkside'', but this was revealed to be part of a plot by Megatron, and he and the other Maximals were swiftly overtaken, being beaten all the way back to the Axalon before being left badly damaged on the ground. Fortunately, Rhinox arrived and activated Sentinel's defenses before the Predacons could finish them off. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (PS)}}

====Move list====
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan=2|'''Robot Mode'''
!colspan=2|'''Beast Mode'''
|-
|Special attack||Trap Blaster
|Special attack||Sand Kicker
|-
|Super attack||Nuke Bombs
|Super attack||Scratching Fury
|}

===''Transformers Legends''===
During a tectonic upshift, a huge amount of [[Energon]] was exposed. Rattrap and the other Maximals found themselves the victims of a Predacon ambush as they tried to secure the Energon themselves, and the cache ultimately fell into Predacon hands. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Legends)|Beast Wars}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Rattrap-(TM).jpg|thumb|400px]]
Rattrap participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in two different bodies:
*''Rattrap''—This Super Rare character was available as a reward in the "Beast Wars Episode 3" event.
*''Rattrap (TM)''—This Epic character first appeared in the "Beast Wars: Episode 4" event, and could be recruited by collecting 500 units of Cybermetal, 250 units of Transmetal, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Rattrap (BW)/toys}}

==Notes==
[[File:Concept-Rattrap.jpg|thumb|Handi-capable!]]
[[File:RattrapScooter.jpg|thumb]]
*He likes plundering, insulting, gambling, and cheese.<ref>Page 10, "Character Profile" in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
*In precursor of things to come in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'', Mainframe's original concept for Rattrap during ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' was to capitalize on the exposed "brain" of the toy and make Rattrap a deeply flawed character. Originally, Rattrap's scanning and transformation technology was to fail, leaving him basically half-formed, with an exposed brain, wiring, "veins", an asymmetrical body, arms of uneven lengths, and malformed organic sections in [[robot mode]]. On top of all that, he was hooked up to a "colostomy bag-like heating cable" to stress his need for life support. Rattrap's overall story arc would have been about him accepting and overcoming his near-fatal flaws. This approach was nixed by the limits of CGI in rendering convincing organic innards at the time... and the fact that his model would have been massively far off from the actual toy probably also factored into it. The idea of a defective Transformer was later revisited in season 2 with [[Transmutate (BW)|Transmutate]].
*[[:File:BWRattrapEarlyCGIColorModel.jpg|An early Mainframe color model]] for season 1 Rattrap shows his beast mode as brown. Whether his toy was ever intended to be these colors is unknown.
*Rattrap's Transmetal models by Mainframe include an unused model of Rattrap riding his detached kibble (see right). The purpose of this model is unknown, though [[Jim Sorenson]] (who [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/unofficial-beast-wars-scale-chart.1075068/page-9#post-14371538 originally posted the model]) suggests that it's a "scooter mode".
*At one point in the series, Rattrap says, "What in the name of my [[Relatives|great-aunt]] [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] is going on!?" This is an in-joke referring to [[Susan Blu]], who was not only voice director on ''Beast Wars'', but the voice of Arcee in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon series]] and Transmutate in the ''Beast Wars'' episode [[Transmutate (episode)|of the same name]]. He was originally going to say the line again when he saw Transmetal 2 [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (and she was to reply, "Not your great-aunt Arcee!") in the early script of "[[Crossing the Rubicon]]", but the lines went unused.<ref>Page 96, "Beast Wars Glossary" in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref>
*According to [[3H Productions|3H]], they were on the phone discussing exclusives with their at-the-time Hasbro contact, when he realized that the not-yet-released blue Walmart Rattrap could have been named Packrat. However, it was a few days too late to make the change without a massive production delay. Had he simply been looking at the right wall of his office a few days earlier, which had the Packrat/[[Fractyl]] box-set on it...{{fact}}
*In the jovial Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', one of Rattrap's character tics was that he would constantly break the fourth wall by "smelling" what the audience was eating. For instance, in "[[Tangled Web]]", he randomly announces while sniffing the air "Sato-san's having curry today" and "Tanaka-san's having ramen". Like all characters in the dub, Rattrap was also given a vocal tic that he would mutter and wheeze all the time; in his case it was a high-pitched, protracted, "kyū" (キュー) noise. This vocal tic carried over into the habit of making a "pikyū" (ピキュー) sound whenever he fired his gun.
*To piggyback on the popularity of the ''[[Pokeformers|Pokémon]]'' phenomenon of the late '90s, or perhaps just to parody it, Rattrap's [[:File:BeastWarsMetals1 Rattrap beast mode.jpg|beast mode]] in the ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga was redesigned to resemble ''Pikachu'' heavily.
*Rattrap makes a cameo appearance in "Nor Iron Bars a Cage", an episode of Mainframe's ''War Planets'' (AKA ''Shadow Raiders''). He's standing next to Emperor Sternum in a long shot, but sneakily turns into a different animation model entirely for the close-up. The scamp! His season 1 rat mode also appears several times throughout the second season.
*In the 2021 ''Beast Wars'' comic, Rattrap's Cybertronian body is a stylized version of his [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#Timelines|2006 ''Timelines'' toy]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/jcburcham/status/1357035373184962561 Josh Burcham on twitter]</ref>
*When Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' website made the ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' webpage public in 2021, Rattrap's name was [[:File:Kingdom-Rattrap-error.jpg|misspelled "'''Rap'''trap"]] for the first few weeks before being corrected.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Rattle''' (ラットル ''Rattoru''), '''Rattrap''' (ラットトラップ ''Ratotorappu'')
*''French:'' '''Rattrape''' (Canada), '''Rattrap''' (Canada, Transmetal)
*''Italian:'' '''Rattilus''' (original toy), '''Metal Rattilus''' (Transmetal)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Patkányfogó''' ("Ratcatcher", ''Kingdom'' sub)
*''Korean:'' '''Rattrap''' (래트렙 ''Raeteuleb'', 래트랩 ''Raeteulaeb'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dà Huī Shǔ''' (Taiwan, 大灰鼠, "Big Grey Rat"), '''Jīnglíng Shǔ''' (China, 精灵鼠, "Clever Rat")
*''Polish:'' '''Szczurotrop''' ("Rat Trail")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Ratoeira'''
*''Russian:'' '''Krysohvat''' (Крысохват, "Rats Grip")
*''Spanish:'' '''Rattrap''' (Spain), '''Ratatrampa''' (Latin America)

==References==
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Pat Lee

2023-05-13T15:09:38Z

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{{disambig2|Pat Lee, the superstar comic book artist|the uncredited artist who actually drew all his stuff for negligible pay|Alex Milne}}
[[Image:Patlee.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Strength and Honor.<ref>[http://patleeart.deviantart.com/ PatLeeArt] at deviantART</ref>]]
'''Patrick "Pat" Lee''' (ミチヤメノテヒフナナ ''Michiyamenotehi Funana'') is a Canadian artist. He was the president of [[Dreamwave Productions]] and (allegedly) drew some of their ''Transformers'' comics, until most of his employees noticed he wasn't paying them. Subsequently, he was also the president of Dream Engine until all its employees noticed he wasn't paying them either. After that, he founded his own company, Pat Lee Productions, and either worked for or headed a variety of Hong Kong-based companies, which all appear to have gone out of business since. He also (allegedly) continues doing comic work for increasingly obscure publishers that have no shame.

:''Known titles, aliases and nicknames:'' '''Mr. Mecha''',<ref name="wizardbig80s">[http://www.tfbrasil.net/curiosidades_Wizard5.jpg "Big 80s" feature from issue 111 of ''Wizard Magazine''], October 2000</ref> '''Paticus''',<ref name="litgtfspec">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14153 Lying in the Gutters ''Transformers'' Special], July 2002</ref> "'''Transman'''",<ref name="transman">[http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=102&itemid=1490 Dreamwave press release]</ref> '''Superstar Artist''',<ref name="creators">[http://old.brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/dreamwave-adds-transformers-creators The infamous "Dreamwave adds Transformers' creators" press release]</ref> '''Mr. Talented'''<ref name="talented">[http://www.alivenotdead.com/rosannewong/A+MASTER+IN+DISGUISE-ANDREW+LIN+vs+PAT+LEE-MR.+TALENTED+(round+2-2)-profile-113669.html Rosanne Wong about Pat Lee painting a mural on her apartment wall]</ref>

{{bigquote|Over my dead body.|[[Simon Furman]] on if Pat Lee will do work for [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]|[[BotCon 2008]]}}

==History==
===Before the Transformers===
[[Image:Dreamwave.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Chillingly prophetic.]]
Pat Lee was born in Montreal on [[June 28]], [[1975]],<ref name="bio">[http://www.angelfire.com/pa/infrarred/infrarred2.html Pat Lee's own biography on his old Angelfire website]</ref> and raised in Toronto. At the age of 16 (or 17),<ref name="patwizarddraw">[http://www.alivenotdead.com/patlee/How-to-draw-Transformers-Wizard-Magazine-profile-678562.html Pat Lee using an old Wizard article about himself as a reason to ponder about he got into the comic book industry]</ref> right after graduating from high school, Lee was eager to find a job as a "proffesional"{{sic}} in the comic book industry,<ref name="patwizarddraw"/> sending over 150 pages of sample artworks to [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] and [[DC Comics|DC]]. Unfortunately for Lee, both publishers realized what a shoddy artist he was. Unfortunately for the rest of the world, however, Lee eventually managed to catch the attention of infamous [[Image Comics]] co-founder [[Rob Liefeld]] at a Toronto convention in 1994, who would hire Lee (now aged 19) to work as a penciller on various titles for Liefeld's Image studio {{w|Awesome Comics|Extreme Studios}}. After that, Pat Lee would also work for [[Jim Lee]]'s Image studio {{w|Wildstorm Productions}}, as well as accepting work-for-hire assignments from Marvel (who had now apparently changed their mind regarding his artwork).

In 1996, Pat and his brother [[Roger Lee|Roger]] decided to start their own studio within Image Comics, [[Dreamwave Productions]], with Pat acting as the company's president. With Dreamwave, Lee would continue accepting contractual work for other publishers (such as the four-issue limited series ''Wolverine/Punisher: Revelation'' for Marvel), but also started to publish his own <s>blatantly plagiarized</s> originally created titles such as ''{{w|Ghost in the Shell|Darkminds}}'' and ''{{w|Record of Lodoss War|Warlands}}''. Collaborations with various magazines and advertising campaigns helped to further advance Dreamwave's reputation. Initially, the "hook" for Dreamwave's financial success was Pat's drawing style, which many readers viewed as "manga-like" (although readers of actual manga had a different opinion on this matter).

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===Transformers by Dreamwave===
[[Image:Big80sWizard.jpg|right|150px|thumb|His art only went downhill from here.]]In 2000, Pat and Dreamwave submitted a contribution for a feature named "Big 80s" that was published in issue #111 of ''Wizard: The Comics Magazine'', depicting Pat's own take on one of his favorite properties from his childhood days, the ''Transformers''. Proving to be a huge hit among fans, [[Hasbro]] would consider the general art style a benchmark when they were offering the license for a new ''Transformers'' comic a year later.<ref name="litgtfspec"/> Unsurprisingly, it was Dreamwave themselves who finally acquired said license, commemorating this as a turning point in the history of their company by officially cutting all ties with Image and becoming an independent publisher on their own.

[[Image:Fallenpatlee.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Thick n' puffy - marshmallowy delicious!]]
In addition to providing the art for various adverts, [[posters]] and covers, Pat would draw the first two ''Generation 1'' limited series, [[Prime Directive|Vol. 1]] (aka "Prime Directive") and [[War and Peace|Vol. 2: War and Peace]]. Subsequently, he would concentrate on controlling Dreamwave as its president and spend more time on his biggest hobby, fast cars, assigning art jobs to other artists (many of them hired directly out of the fandom) instead. Lee's only other major contribution in terms of art would ultimately be some of the character profiles published in the eight-issue [[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]] limited series.

Despite having dominated Diamond's sales charts for several subsequent months with the ''Transformers'', Dreamwave eventually ended up in dire financial circumstances. Coinciding with rumors of unpaid freelancers, Pat Lee started to accept contractual work for Marvel and DC again, such as issues of ''House of M'' or ''[[Superman]]/[[Batman]]''. Dreamwave eventually declared bankruptcy on January 4, 2005, blaming the weak United States Dollar and other scapegoats for the company's failure.<ref>[http://www.tformers.com/article.php?sid=4053 Dreamwave's final press release]</ref>

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===After Dreamwave===
With Dream Engine, Lee would work on various projects such as an ''[[X-Men]]/[[Fantastic Four]]'' crossover for Marvel, issues for the ''Batman/Superman'' series for DC and a relaunch of ''{{w|Cyberforce}}'' for {{w|Top Cow Productions|Top Cow}}, another Image studio.

Eventually, Pat Lee parted ways with Dream Engine again and started his new enterprise, Pat Lee Productions.<ref name="plp">[http://www.patleeproductions.com/ Pat Lee Productions website, no longer functioning]</ref> He was also listed as the "director" of a Hong Kong-based company named DeepSky Pictures, and alongside his brother Roger, he headed a company named Triple Eye Productions, both of which are no longer in business. Pat Lee is currently residing in Hong Kong, where he acts as one of the heads of an IP development company named Secret Lab, Ltd., which at this time holds the questionable record of being the Pat Lee-run company to remain in business for the longest period of time.<ref name="linkedin">[https://hk.linkedin.com/in/patleeart Pat Lee's Linkedin profile].</ref>

In 2011, Pat Lee was connected as a designer on ''Train Heroes'', a cartoon produced by TV Tokyo and China-based Carloon Animation.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-01-28/tv-tokyo-pat-lee-china-carloon-make-train-hero-show TV Tokyo, Pat Lee, China's Carloon Make Train Hero Show]</ref> It later turned out that the show had similarities with the earlier anime ''[[w:Hikarian|Chō Tokkyū Hikarian]]'', both featuring trains that turned into super-deformed robots.<ref>[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2011-07-17/chinese-show-similarities-with-hikarian-anime-identified Chinese Show's Similarities With Hikarian Anime Identified]</ref>
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===Return to official ''Transformers'' work===
In mid-2008, three and a half years since the collapse of Dreamwave, Lee was commissioned to do a series of illustrations for Hasbro Hong Kong to use for promotional purposes as part of their appearance at Ani-Con 2008.<ref>[http://www.alivenotdead.com/patlee/Transform+and+ROLL+OUT--profile-225643.html Pat Lee showcases his illustrations for Hasbro on his blog.]</ref> Let's hope that art stays in Hong Kong.

In spite of the [[Transformers (film)|movie]] having been out for about a year, he couldn't even be bothered to look up recent art and stills and drew [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] with his unused concept art head.

==Published Transformers works with Pat Lee credit==
===Comics===
[[Image:OptimusPrimeWarAndPeacePreview.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Now try to imagine what the truck mode looks like.]]
* ''[[Prime Directive|Transformers: Generation 1 (vol. 1)]]'': [[Prime Directive Preview|Preview]], [[Prime Directive issue 1|#1]], [[Prime Directive issue 2|#2]], [[Prime Directive issue 3|#3]], [[Prime Directive issue 4|#4]], [[Prime Directive issue 5|#5]], [[Prime Directive issue 6|#6]]
* ''[[War and Peace|Transformers: Generation 1 vol. 2: War and Peace]]'': [[Transformers Volume 2 Preview|Preview]], [[New World Order|#1]], [[Brothers' Burden|#2]], [[Cold War (issue)|#3]], [[Passive Aggression|#4]], [[Countdown to Extinction (issue)|#5]], [[Revelation (War and Peace)|#6]]
* ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' #1, #3, #6 (assorted profiles)
* ''[[Transformers: Armada (Dreamwave)|Transformers: Armada]]'': [[Dreamwave Armada issue 6|#6]], [[Dreamwave Armada issue 7|#7]]
* ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Transformers Armada: More Than Meets The Eye]]'': #1, #2, #3 (assorted profiles)
* ''20th Anniversary Transformers Summer Special'': Individual story "[[Welcome to the Jungle]]"
* assorted covers for nearly all the Dreamwave Transformers series
* ''[[Transformers: Matrix Quest]]'' (Titan Books, hardcover) cover image
* ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'': [[Targets of Opportunity|#1]]

{{note|With the revelation of [[Alex Milne]] ghosting for Pat Lee on Top Cow's ''Cyberforce'', artist [[Edwin Garcia]] being credited for "backgrounds" on the ''Generation 1'' titles, [[Sigmund Torre]] being rumored to have ghosted on parts of the first ''Generation 1'' volume, [[Nick Kilislian]] being credited for "breakdowns" for ''Divided Front'' #1, and several of his covers actually being done by ghost artists, it's uncertain how much of the art credited to Pat Lee has actually been his work at all.

Various artworks originally created by Lee for the covers of the first ''Generation 1'' limited series were also used by both [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] for their "[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Generation One Commemorative Series]]" and "[[The Transformers Collection]]" series of reissues. Following the demise of Dreamwave, Hasbro would also continue to use cover artwork drawn by Lee for promotional images and various pieces of merchandise, such as a ''[[Monopoly|Transformers Monopoly]]'' board game. The reason for this is simply because the art has already been paid for, and is therefore cheaper to use for Hasbro than newly solicited artwork.}}
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===Packaging art===
====Alternators====
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Side Swipe]]

{{note|The packaging artwork for [[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]] Smokescreen was also used for the profile card of Takara's ''Binaltech'' counterpart.}}
====Commemorative Series====
* Series III [[Jazz (G1)/toys|Autobot Jazz]]
* Series IV [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
* Series IV [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]
* Series V [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]
* Series V [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]
* Series VI [[Grapple (G1)|Autobot Grapple]]
* Series VII [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]
* Series VII [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
* Series VIII [[Sideswipe (G1)|Side Swipe]]

{{note|The artwork for Hoist, Inferno, Grapple, Rodimus Prime and Dirge was done specifically for these reissues; the rest was recycled from covers of Dreamwave's first ''Generation 1'' limited series.}}

====The Transformers Collection====
* No.0 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Convoy]] (Optimus Prime)
* No.1 Meister (Jazz)
* No.2 Prowl
* No.6 [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]]
* No.7 Lambor (Sideswipe)
* No.10 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]
* No.12 [[Mini Vehicle|Minibot Team]]
* No.16 [[Insecticon (G1)|Insectrons]] (Insecticons)

{{note|None of these artworks were created specifically for these reissues, but were instead recycled from old promotional posters or covers of Dreamwave's first ''Generation 1'' limited series.}}

===Other===
* Hasbro Hong Kong Ani-Con 2008 [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] Commemorative boxset certificate

==Criticism and controversy==
===Art style===
[[Image:Patleehowtodrawoptimus.jpg|left|250px|thumb|1) Draw a circle. 2) Draw Optimus Prime. 3) Give him scraplets. 4) Give him leprosy.]]
Pat Lee's artwork has often been the target of criticism among fans. While he was initially praised by many fans for his "manga-like" drawing style (which is heavily inspired by the character designs and visual cues used by [[Studio OX]]), others criticized his tendency for exaggerated proportions, emphasis on rounded robot body parts, making the characters look "inflated" and marshmallow-like, hands reaching out to the reader [https://shortpacked.com/comic/detail "as if you just stole his purse"], a general lack of sequential storytelling skills and the overall look of his human characters (see "[[dull surprise]]" for more on ''that''). Even his critics often admitted that his work for covers and posters was better than his actual comic book interior artwork; however, that would change soon when even his cover artwork saw a severe decline in quality starting with the [[War and Peace|second ''Generation 1'' limited series]]. The introduction of [[Don Figueroa|other]] [[Guido Guidi|artists]] who drew Transformers characters in a similar style, while avoiding many of the problems Lee was criticized for, would further shift the public opinion against Lee's artwork.

[[Image:DWPrimewhatthe.jpg|right|200px|thumb|When you're being compared to [[Rob Liefeld]], maybe it's time to quit.<ref name="leefeld">[https://shortpacked.com/comic/buttons]</ref>]]
Lee's response to that was enforcing an internal "house style" that would force other artists to follow Pat Lee's own style more closely. [[Don Figueroa]] confirmed in an interview having received such requests from Dreamwave art director [[Rob Ruffolo]], a guideline which Figueroa declined.<ref name="dontrans">[http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_figueroa.php Interview with Don Figueroa]</ref> Fellow artist [[Guido Guidi]] confirmed having received similar requests.<ref name="guidtrans">[http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_guido.php Interview with Guido Guidi]</ref> Ruffolo himself also later confirmed the existence of an internal "house style", without specifically referring to Lee.<ref name="ruftrans">[http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_ruffolo.php Interview with Rob Ruffolo]</ref>

Even though many fans preferred other artists over Pat Lee, official Dreamwave press releases and solicitations would often refer to the company's president as a "superstar artist".<ref name="dwadds">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/comics-16/dreamwave-adds-transformers-creators-2492/ The infamous "Dreamwave Adds Transformers Creators" press release]</ref>

===Business practices===
The demise of Dreamwave didn't come overnight. The first rumors of freelancers not getting paid date back as far as October 2003.<ref name="litgffreel">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14548 Lying in the Gutters reporting on early rumors of Dreamwave artists not getting paid]</ref> Following the closure of Dreamwave, former freelance writers [[Adam Patyk]] and [[James McDonough]] reiterated their claims that Dreamwave (not explicitly referring to Lee himself) had stopped paying them even before declaring bankruptcy. They had then filed a lawsuit against their former employer, and when that became public, they had allegedly also heard from other Dreamwave employees and freelancers who were supposedly also complaining about not being paid anymore.<ref name="pmdnram">[http://web.archive.org/web/20090329225039/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=39073 Newsarama Interview with writers Adam Patyk and James McDonough] (archive copy)</ref>

Aside from Patyk and McDonough, no other former Dreamwave employees or freelancers were nearly as explicit on the issue. Artist Don Figueroa only stated that Dreamwave was "getting really behind with the check" and pointed out that he "was also assured everything was cool" when he met Pat Lee in person only a month prior to the closing of Dreamwave.<ref name="dontrans"/> The latter complaint was also repeated by writer [[Simon Furman]].<ref name="furmtrans">[http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_furman3.php Interview with Simon Furman]</ref> Likewise, artist [[Guido Guidi]] merely accused Dreamwave of a lack of "[g]ood communication", and even revealed an ambivalent attitude towards Pat Lee and his brother Roger.<ref name="guidtrans"/> Artist James Raiz, meanwhile, claimed that he was "one of the very few who came out of Dreamwave with all [his] money".<ref name="raiztrans">[http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_raiz.php Interview with James Raiz]</ref>

Prior to declaring bankruptcy, Pat and his brother Roger had spent four months secretly transferring most of Dreamwave's assets to a new company named Dream Engine, whose website domain was registered to Roger's name.<ref name="litgdreame">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14844 Lying in the Gutters discovering the existence of Dream Engine]</ref> In addition, it would turn out that Lee had made sure to transfer ownership of his formerly company-owned Porsche to himself before giving up Dreamwave,<ref name="porsche">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14968 Lying in the Gutters reporting on the Pat Lee Porsche story]</ref> and had spent half a million Canadian dollars on a new luxury apartment even before the Dreamwave bankruptcy.<ref name="apartment">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&col=1&old=1&column=litg&article=2203 Lying in the Gutters reporting on Pat Lee's new apartment]</ref> The overall amount of Dreamwave's debt was far over a million dollars.<ref name="litgmillion">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14886 Lying in the Gutters' list of Dreamwave's creditors]</ref>

A former Dreamwave employee later suggested that Pat and Roger had known about the looming demise of Dreamwave a full year before declaring bankruptcy, but instead of coming clean to their employees, they named their parents secured creditors and then kept the company going for another year, because Canadian law required people to be named secured creditors for at least a year before bankruptcy in order to be given priority over other creditors (this is meant to prevent someone being given secured creditor status a week before bankruptcy and then getting away with all the company's money). Teddy and Anne Lee were granted $141,000 for alleged "furniture lease", even though they were financially supported by their sons for most of their adult lives.<ref name="parents">[http://web.archive.org/web/20121025181935/http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/comic-book-forum/17163-pat-lee-starts-interview-tour-forgiveness-5.html#post83125 Allegations by a former Dreamwave employee (Archived)], May 2010</ref>

In addition, Guido Guidi and Don Figueroa later confirmed that they were additionally charged by FedEx for having shipped artwork to Dreamwave prior to the company's closure.<ref name="fedex">[http://web.archive.org/web/20050507073425/http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/thread73039.html Archived TFW2005 thread with Guido Guidi and Don Figueroa confirming the FedEx story]</ref>

Pat Lee himself gave several interviews following the closing of Dreamwave, presenting himself as a victim of circumstance while completely dodging the issue of unpaid creators and the existence of Dream Engine.<ref name="patwiz">[http://web.archive.org/web/20061120012852/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/000230624.cfm Archived Wizard interview with Pat Lee]</ref><ref name="patnram">[http://web.archive.org/web/20100516222500/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=39738 Newsarama interview with Pat Lee] (archive copy)</ref><ref name="jazma">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080120005126/http://www.jazmaonline.com/interviews/interviews2.asp?intID=318 Jazma Online interview with Pat Lee, April 2006] (archive copy)</ref>

While working with Dream Engine, Pat Lee spent a significant amount of the company's funds on the campaign of his girlfriend {{w|Aimee Chan}}, who would eventually win the title of Miss Hong Kong in 2006. This ultimately resulted in Pat being asked by Dream Engine and his brother Roger to leave the company.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=15349 Lying in the Gutters reporting on Pat Lee's involvement with Aimee Chan]</ref> In the fall of 2007, Aimee Chan changed her status on her alivenotdead social networking page<ref>http://www.alivenotdead.com/aimeechan/details.html</ref> to "single". Oops!

Following that, he was listed as the "director" of a Hong Kong-based company named DeepSky Pictures. The company apparently no longer exists, and it's unclear if it ever actually produced anything. Likewise, the companies Triple Eye Productions and Secret Lab Ltd. he had reportedly founded don't exactly have a high-profile output either, and it's difficult to find out whether they are even in business anymore.

In December 2010, Pat Lee ''finally'' agreed to give an interview to Rich Johnston, one of his most outspoken critics. While Johnston asked a lot of hard-hitting questions, often referring to personal conversations he had with people like Simon Furman and Alex Milne, Lee gave very half-hearted non-answers, claimed not to remember certain details or avoided answering questions entirely. Lee did announce he had started a "Creative Refund Movement" project to pay former Dreamwave artists.<ref name="interviewrich">[http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/12/20/pat-lee-talks-to-bleeding-cool-via-a-dabel-brother/ Rich Johnston interviewing Pat Lee] at Bleeding Cool Comics, December 2010</ref> As of two years later, at least one artist reported not having seen any money from this.<ref>[http://callmepo.deviantart.com/journal/Hello-karma-you-out-there-345770376 Entry on Ferd Poblete's DeviantArt]</ref>

In 2018, he (allegedly) designed rather scary-looking half-dissected "{{W|Looney Tunes}} Get Animated" vinyl figures of {{W|Bugs Bunny}} and {{W|Tweety}} for Soap Studio and Sideshow. While not necessarily ''morally'' questionable, these things are the stuff of ''nightmares''.<ref name="bugs">[https://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2018/09/get-animated-tweety-bugs-bunny-by-pat.html 'Get Animated' Tweety & Bugs Bunny by Pat Lee x ToyQube for Sept 20th Release"] at TOYSREVIL, September 2018.</ref> In 2021, he got involved in the ''totally not scammy'' field of {{W|Non-fungible_token|NFT}}s.<ref name="nft">[https://bitcoinist.com/nft-game-god-temple-launches-token-sale-play-to-earn-model/ "NFT Game God Temple Launches Token Sale & Play-to-earn Model"] at Bitcoinist.com, July 2021.</ref> Official press releases continued to praise him as "one of the most famous artists in the North American comics industry" and a "celebrity artist."

===Failure to give proper credit===
During the Dreamwave days, several artists confirmed that Pat Lee had only been drawing the robot characters, leaving the backgrounds entirely to (credited) assistants such as [[Edwin Garcia]]. However, comic book journalist Rich Johnston reported rumors that [[Sigmund Torre]] had been ghosting for Pat, who was too busy with promotion and signing tours, as early as July 2002, when [[Prime Directive|''Generation 1'' vol. 1]] was still in production.<ref name="litgtfspec"/>

Another Dreamwave artist named [[Nick Kilislian]], who is credited for doing the "breakdowns" for Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers/G.I. Joe: Divided Front]]'' [[Targets of Opportunity|issue 1]], allegedly also ghosted for Pat on the ''X-Men/Fantastic Four'' limited series Dreamwave did for [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] at the same time.<ref name="litgghostmost">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=14767 Lying in the Gutters reporting on the rumor of Nick Kilislian ghosting for Pat], September 2004.</ref>

In 2007, it turned out that Lee's personal involvement in his girlfriend's beauty pageant campaign had resulted in him being unable to meet deadlines for issues of Top Cow's ''Cyberforce'' series. As a consequence, Pat had asked [[Alex Milne]] to draw those issues in his stead. After a few issues, what little credit was initially given to Milne was dropped entirely, with Pat submitting the artwork under his own name instead, paying Milne merely a fragment of the money Top Cow was paying him.<ref name="litgmilne1">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=15355 Lying in the Gutters reporting on Alex Milne ghosting for Pat Lee]</ref> In addition, Lee later asked Milne to draw artwork for DC's ''Superman/Batman'' #34 as well, again giving his underpaid ghost artist no credit.<ref name="litgmilne2">[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=15547 Lying in the Gutters reporting on Alex Milne ghosting for Pat Lee even more]</ref> Eventually, Top Cow found out, resulting in Pat Lee not paying Milne ''at all'' for over 20 pages of artwork.<ref name="deviantmilne">[http://hombreimaginario.deviantart.com/art/Interviews-06-Alex-Milne-64254823 Interview with Alex Milne on DeviantArt]</ref>

In late 2008, former Dreamwave editor [[Matt Moylan]] confirmed that the Silver Snail exclusive variant cover for Dreamwave's [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|''Generation One'' (ongoing)]] [[Night of the Combaticons|issue 1]] that had been credited to Pat Lee had actually been drawn by a ghost artist as well.<ref name="g1ghost">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/190059-pat-lees-mushy-art-5.html#post2407689 Matt Moylan confirming that the Silver Snail exclusive G1 vol. 3 #1 cover had been drawn by a ghost artist too.]</ref> In early 2012, Moylan became more specific, now confirming that the cover had been drawn by [[Rob Ruffolo]]. In addition, he confirmed that an [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] lithograph had been drawn by [[Rob Armstrong]] but credited to Pat Lee, the [[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|''War Within'' vol. 2]] [[Fragmentation (G1)|issue 1]] incentive cover had been drawn by Rob Ruffolo as well, and the ''Generation 1'' vol. 3 issue 1 retailer incentive cover had been started by Pat Lee but finished by Rob Ruffolo because Lee was suffering from appendicitis at the time.<ref name="artistdisguise">[https://web.archive.org/web/20120828054042/http://www.lilformers.com/blog/page/4/ "DREAMSLAVES #2: Artists in Disguise"] by Matt Moylan.</ref>

Lee's official artist bio has included the ''blatant lie'' that he "created the original North American series of Transformers comics" since at least 2018.<ref name="bugs"/><ref name="nft"/>

===Attempts at cover-up===
In March and April 2008, a newly registered Wikipedia user repeatedly tried to remove any reference to the controversies surrounding Pat Lee in his own article, instead replacing them with more PR-friendly resume details.<ref>{{w|Special:Contributions/Hyrocomics|Contributions by Wikipedia user "Hyrocomics"}}</ref><ref>{{w|Special:Contributions/219.78.200.95|Contributions by IP 209.70.200.95}}</ref> (The critical content in the Wikipedia article ''was'' later purged for other reasons, but not reverted to the blatant self-advertising Pat's own version was.)

==Notes==
* Before the launch of Dreamwave's ''Transformers'' comic books, Pat expressed a certain level of ignorance with regard to the brand's history. For example, he claimed that, in retrospect, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Transformers cartoon]] was so amazing that it was only a matter of time before the [[The Transformers (toyline)|toys]] were made.<ref name="animefringe">[http://www.animefringe.com/magazine/01.03/feature/2/index.php3 Interview with animefringe.com]</ref> In the same interview, he also admitted liking [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], whom he considers a "wicked character", regretting that he "died" in the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]].<ref name="animefringe"/>
[[Image:FuNaNa.jpg|right|216px|thumb|Those fancy Japanese characters look AWESOME. Too bad I can't read them.]]
* Fans discovered an old personal website Pat had set up prior to the big breakthrough with Dreamwave.<ref name="infrarred">[http://www.angelfire.com/pa/infrarred/ Infrarred] {{sic}} Pat Lee's Angelfire homepage</ref> In retrospect, many of the quotes and graphics featured on the site would prove to be either hilariously ironic or frighteningly prophetic, such as a promotional image depicting Pat, his brother Roger and then-Dreamwave exec Alvin Lee walking away from a nuclear explosion (see [[:Image:Dreamwave.jpg|Image:Dreamwave.jpg]]); or a header graphic that features his name, "Patrick Lee", replaced by random Katakana characters (ミチヤメノテヒフナナ), which read "''Michiyamenotehi Funana''". Soon, this would become his new nickname among fans, used exclusively in a mocking manner. The cause for this is almost certainly a character-replacement Katakana font (WordPerfect TrueType Japanese to be exact), as used by someone who has no damn clue how Katakana works, never mind an ability to read it. The correct katakana would be パトリック・リー (''Patorikku Rī'').
* After the launch of Dream Engine, Lee's resume at the company's website claimed that he was responsible for relaunching "X-Men, Batman and more", thereby implying that those franchises had long lingered in a near-dead state until Superstar Funana blessed them with his divine reanimating powers.<ref>Pat's resume at the now defunct Dreamengine website.</ref>
* Comic book gossip journalist Rich Johnston, who has done a fair share of coverage on the subject of Pat Lee, has made use of the fact that the URL Deepskypictures.com was a dead link (since the "company" Pat briefly served for as a "director" is now apparently defunct), but still linked to on several of Pat's social networking pages... by purchasing the URL and redirecting it to his coverage of Pat's past and involvement with Dynamite Entertainment at Bleeding Cool Comics for a while.<ref name="badman">[http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/06/05/punking-pat-lee/ Bleeding Cool Comics]</ref>
* One of the self-applied nicknames of Pat Lee is "the Transman", to indicate a deep love of the ''Transformers'' franchise. Apparently he was not aware that the term "trans man" is actually used by transgender people who identify as male.<ref>{{w|Trans_man|The Wikipedia page on "Trans man"}}</ref>
* Pat Lee once set a hill on fire.<ref name="infrarred"/>
* All of the above is ''absolutely true''. We're not kidding.
*This very article was cited by Valent Wang as the reason why he ultimately ended up starting his toy company, the Mecha Workshop, together with Don Figueroa, despite having initially approached Pat Lee about a partnership instead. Looking up his name led him to TFWiki, where he not only learned more about Lee's business practices, but also found out about Don, leading to a (hopefully) more promising partnership.<ref name="arma">[http://www.poeghostal.com/2013/04/interview-valent-wang-and-don-figueroa-on-armarauders.html Interview with Valent Wang and Don Figueroa on ARMARAUDERS] at Poe Ghostal's Points of Articulation.</ref>

==Memorable quotes by and about Pat Lee==
{{bigquote|It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures.|Pat Lee must be the most successful man on the planet!<ref name="jazma" />}}

{{bigquote|If he ever wants out of comics, Pat Lee's got a heck of a career as an auto mechanic.|''Wizard Magazine''<ref>Verbatim quote from a <s>[http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/dailyraider/patlee.jpg butt-kissing advert]</s> article published in an issue of ''Wizard Magazine''.</ref>}}

{{bigquote|I remember working with Pat Lee and how kind of disappointed I was to find how little of the art was actually him. He gave me an original art page of Armada, and there’s so little art on it!|Simon Furman<ref>Talking about memorable experiences, "[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=42871#42871 Simon Furman Q&A Volume 2 LIVE!]"</ref>}}

{{bigquote|If Pat had been some faceless bureaucrat it maybe wouldn’t now seem such an acute betrayal, but he looked me square in the eye and said everything’s hunky-dory. That’s what still, even now, burns.|Simon Furman<ref>Online interview talking about the collapse of Dreamwave</ref>}}

{{bigquote|Probably the richest guy I know.|Don Figueroa <ref>Word Association with the name "Pat Lee" from an [http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_figueroa.php interview] with TransFans.co.uk</ref>}}

{{bigquote|A guy that really knows how to pitch himself.|Guido Guidi<ref>Word Association with the name "Pat Lee" from an [http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_guido.php interview] with TransFans.co.uk</ref>}}

{{bigquote|Cars are expensive.|Guido Guidi<ref>Word Association with the name "Dreamwave" from an [http://transfans.co.uk/interviews_guido.php interview] with TransFans.co.uk</ref>}}

{{bigquote|Can we get our money?|Adam Patyk<ref>Patyk's response to the question "If you could talk to Pat directly right now, what would you ask of him?" in an [http://web.archive.org/web/20090329225039/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=39073 interview] with Newsarama (archive copy).</ref>}}

{{bigquote|Some of the shapes and lines are a little misshapen. When you draw your lines, sketch them out in layout mode, and try to get as accurate as possible before making any final lines.|Pat Lee, not practicing what he preaches.<ref>[http://s104.photobucket.com/user/PatLeeProductions/media/page3.jpg.html Quote from Pat Lee's "How to draw Mecha" article from Wizard #118, July 2001.]</ref>}}

{{bigquote|To anyone who wants to break into comics- learn to love drawing backgrounds and study technical work, never have an ego, and treat your fans with respect!|Pat Lee, still not practicing what he preaches.<ref>[http://asylums.insanejournal.com/scans_daily/796425.html#cutid1 Parting words from Pat Lee in "Extreme Scenes" from Extreme Comics.]</ref>}}

{{bigquote|Please don't believe anything that comes out of this man's mouth. I did, and look where it got me!|Simon Furman in 2010 <ref>[http://www.bleedingcool.com/forums/comic-book-forum/32106-pat-lee-talks-bleeding-cool-via-dabel-brother-3.html#post144857 Furman post at Bleeding Cool, 22 December 2010]</ref>}}

==See also==
* [[Dull surprise]]

==External links==
* [http://www.angelfire.com/pa/infrarred/infrarred2.html Infrarred]
* [http://www.myspace.com/patleeart PatLeeArt] at MySpace
* [http://www.alivenotdead.com/patlee Pat Lee's alivenotdead profile blog site]
* [http://patleeart.deviantart.com/ Pat Lee's deviantART page.]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/PatLeeArt Pat Lee's Youtube account]
* [http://twitter.com/patleeart Pat Lee's Twitter feed]

==References==
{{reflist|3}}

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The Touch

2023-05-13T01:58:50Z

Murposit:

{{song
|title=The Touch
|image=Tftm1986e.jpg
|caption=If you don't know this song by heart, what the hell are you doing on this wiki?
|series=[[The Transformers: The Movie]]
|position=insert song
|genre=Hard Rock
|performer=[[Stan Bush]]
|written by=Stan Bush and [[Lenny Macaluso]]
|production=[[Richie Wise]]
|arrangement=
}}

"'''The Touch'''" is a song by [[Stan Bush]], featured on the 1986 album ''[[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]''. It is <s>possibly the bestest accomplishment out of all human achievements</s> fondly remembered by many fans for being featured in two climactic battles in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

"The Touch" is first featured in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], having just arrived to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], takes on several of the Decepticon forces by himself. It plays again, near the end of the feature, as [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] opens the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. The song was used again during the climactic scene of the cartoon episode "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[image:StanBushTheTouchMusicVideoRecordLabelNotes.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

At an undetermined time period following the creation of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s and the seeming defeat of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime spent a good deal of time relating Transformers stories to the human schoolboy [[Tommy Kennedy]].

After a series of stories wherein he described the events of the battle with [[Unicron]], Optimus Prime had to depart to attend an interstellar peace conference in the midst of a barrage of questions from Tommy. As he was blasting off, Prime declared "But until I return, I leave you with 'The Touch'!"

Following this, the music video for "The Touch" began, although how Tommy was able to view it in the barren wasteland where his meetings with Prime typically took place is unknown. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie#Day Five|Season 5: Movie, Day Five}}

{{note|As Stan Bush could not have written the song for the 1986 theatrical ''The Transformers: The Movie'' within the context of the cartoon timeline (as the events of the movie had not happened at that point in continuity), it is possible that the song was simply a general release that Prime was personally fond of.

Another possibility is that a fictionalized film account of the events surrounding the battle with Unicron was created sometime after the year 2005, and that Stan Bush's music video was produced to accompany that feature. This theory is not out of the realm of plausibility; in the UK comics, resident letter answerer [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] reviewed a Transformers film in an article entitled ''[[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Film 2006 With Grimlock]]''. The movie was also mentioned as being a product of the Autobots in the [[S.T.A.R.S. continuity]] flyer ''[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]''.}}

===''War for Cybertron''===
Before the war spread to [[Earth]], and seemingly millions of years before Stan Bush would have even been born, the Decepticons were fighting the Autobots on Cybertron. [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] asked [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] to transform into his stationary music-playing mode and play a recording of "The Touch". The inspirational anthem emboldened Shockwave in battle, but annoyed [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. Shockwave informed Starscream that the Air Commander could select the music when his hit percentage exceeded Shockwave's. {{storylink|Commercial#War for Cybertron|GameStop's commercial for their Shockwave multiplayer exclusive}} {{-}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
While riding in his car on the way to a military base, [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] passed the time by listening to an instrumental version of "The Touch" and humming along to it. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime}}

===''Fall of Cybertron''===
After the battles are fought and the credits roll, "The Touch (Power Mix)" is played until it abruptly ends and is replaced by the 2007 version. During which, the Autobots and Decepticons alike begin breakdancing and a forever alone [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]] plays with his Transformers toys. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Bumblebee'' film===
[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] played a snippet of "The Touch" to encourage [[Charlie Watson]] to accept [[Tripp Summers]]' challenge and dive from a high cliff. She declined. {{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}

===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
When [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] attempted to use the [[Emberstone]] to create more [[Terran]]s, [[Alex Malto|their father]] encouraged them, saying "[they've] got the touch." A few notes from the song could be heard as he did so. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}

==Single releases==
;7" single
#"The Touch"
#"[[Dare to Be Stupid]]"

'''Release date:''' August, [[1986]] 
'''Labels:''' [[Scotti Bros. Records]] (US/Canada), [[Epic Records]] (UK) 
'''Prod. codes:''' 7464-06207-7 (US), ZS4-06207 (Canada), A-7318 (UK)
{{-}}

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;12" picture disc
#"The Touch"
#"Dare to Be Stupid"
#"[[The Transformers (Theme)]]"

'''Release date:''' 
'''Labels:''' [[Scotti Bros. Records]] (Germany), [[Epic Records]] (UK) 
'''Prod. codes:''' Int127.311 (Germany), WA-7318 (UK)
{{-}}

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;"The Touch" - Sam's Theme
#"The Touch" - Sam's Theme

'''Release date:''' [[2009]] 
'''Labels:''' 
'''Prod. codes:''' Unknown (digital release via iTunes)

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;"The Touch" (Power Mix) Single
#"The Touch" (Power Mix)
#"The Touch" (Epic Guitar Remix)

'''Release date:''' [[September 15]], [[2012]] 
'''Labels:''' self-released 
'''Prod. codes:''' Unknown (digital release via iTunes)

Note that although the Transformers franchise is not mentioned by name, the cover artwork [http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/activision/high-moon/transformers/fallofcybertron/gami_223_cov_front_v2.jpg is an early promotional image] for the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] game.

===Album releases===
*1986 — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|The Transformers: The Movie — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'' ([[Scotti Bros. Records]])
*1987 — Stan Bush: ''Stan Bush & Barrage'' (Scotti Bros. Records)
*1997 — Stan Bush: ''[['Til All Are One: Featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola|Call to Action]]'' (LA Records/[[3H Productions]]) — 1997 Remix version.
*1998 — ''[[BotCon '97 - The Concert]]'' (3H Productions) — Live with [[Vince DiCola]].
*2007 — Stan Bush: ''In This Life'' (Frontiers Records) — New recording.
*2007 — ''The Transformers: The Movie — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: 20th Anniversary Edition'' ([[Legacy Recordings]])
*2017 — Stan Bush: ''Change the World''.
*2018 — ''[[Bumblebee (Motion Picture Soundtrack)|Bumblebee — Music from the Motion Picture]]'' ([[Republic Records]])

===Merchandise===
*2009 — ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' — Bumblebee Plasma Cannon
:A role-playing toy based on [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s fist, transforming into a plasma cannon. When the Autobot insignia on the side of the cannon is pressed while the blaster is in its "Try Me" setting, the toy plays various sounds, including short clips from "The Touch".

==Notes==
{{quote|As [Prime] battles his way through the Decepticons, we HEAR an inspiring anthem of courage, strength and triumph, like "Eye of the Tiger". This theme will reprise during the film when the Autobots are battling at impossible odds.|The original movie script's request for the song that would be "The Touch".}}
*"The Touch" was originally inspired by a line from Louis Gossett Jr. in ''{{w|Iron Eagle}}'', and written for the 1986 Sylvester Stallone movie ''{{w|Cobra (1986 film)|Cobra}}'', but the record company decided to switch it to the Transformers movie instead.<ref>https://www.vulture.com/2014/06/transformers-song-history-the-touch-stan-bush-mark-wahlberg-boogie-nights.html</ref>
*In 2007, Bush recorded a new, updated version of "The Touch" together with "[[Till All Are One (Transformers Theme)|Till All Are One]]" in a bid to get them onto the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]]'s soundtrack. [[Transformers: The Album|It didn't work]], but Bush released them both as bonus tracks on his own album ''In This Life''.
*In 2008, Bush launched a campaign to have the song included on one of the ''Guitar Hero'' or ''Rock Band'' games.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5059337/stan-bush-wants-the-touch-in-guitar-hero-rock-band</ref> It wasn't long before he announced the campaign's success, with the 2007 version of "The Touch" hitting ''{{w|Guitar Hero: World Tour}}'' as free downloadable content and Stan put the song into ''Rock Band'' himself through {{w|Rock Band Network}} in 2010.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5173693/stan-bush-thanks-kotaku-readers-for-their-support</ref>
*As part of the media hype building up to the release of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', Bush released another reworked version of the song, this time with a more contemporary [[Linkin Park]]-inspired sound, renamed "The Touch: Sam's Theme". This is notable because, while completely unsanctioned or unrequested by Hasbro or DreamWorks, it is [[Holger Fath|totally hilarious]].
*In 2010, Bush released his 11th album, 'Dream the Dream', which featured the song "Sam's Theme (The Touch)", a rap-less version of "The Touch: Sam's Theme".
*The showrunners of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' had hoped to license the song for use in the episode "[[The Alliance]]", with [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] even alluding to the song in his dialogue. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so, and the intended segment had to use a generic rock instrumental in its place.
*"The Touch" has reappeared in numerous non-''Transformers'' productions over the years, including the film ''{{w|Boogie Nights}}'', the television series ''[[wikia:chuck-nbc:Episode 205: Chuck vs. Tom Sawyer|Chuck]]'', ''{{w|The Goldbergs (TV series)|The Goldbergs}}'', ''{{w|American Dad!}}'' and ''{{w|Regular Show}}'', the video games ''{{w|Shadow Warrior (2013 video game)|Shadow Warrior}}'' and ''{{w|Saints Row IV}}'' (which features the characters directly quoting ''The Transformers: The Movie'' during its use), and even ''{{w|WWE Raw|WWE Monday Night Raw}}''.

===Foreign names===

:''Japanese:'' '''ザ・タッチ''' ("The Touch")

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZKpByV5764 Video for "The Touch"]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52--FKUQgU HD remaster of original video]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3_EXxwDpq0 Video for the 2009 remake of "The Touch"]
*[https://www.destructoid.com/amazing-war-for-cybertron-gamestop-commercial-is-amazing-175137.phtml Gamestop's ''WFC'' ad that includes "The Touch"]

{{picsneeded|Album covers}}

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The Touch

2023-05-13T01:58:32Z

Murposit:

{{song
|title=The Touch
|image=Tftm1986e.jpg
|caption=If you don't know this song by heart, what the hell are you doing on this wiki?
|series=[[The Transformers: The Movie]]
|position=insert song
|genre=Hard Rock
|performer=[[Stan Bush]]
|written by=Stan Bush and [[Lenny Macaluso]]
|production=[[Richie Wise]]
|arrangement=
}}

"'''The Touch'''" is a song by [[Stan Bush]], featured on the 1986 album ''[[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]''. It is <s>possibly the bestest accomplishment out of all human achievement</s> fondly remembered by many fans for being featured in two climactic battles in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

"The Touch" is first featured in ''The Transformers: The Movie'' when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], having just arrived to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], takes on several of the Decepticon forces by himself. It plays again, near the end of the feature, as [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] opens the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. The song was used again during the climactic scene of the cartoon episode "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[image:StanBushTheTouchMusicVideoRecordLabelNotes.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

At an undetermined time period following the creation of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]s and the seeming defeat of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime spent a good deal of time relating Transformers stories to the human schoolboy [[Tommy Kennedy]].

After a series of stories wherein he described the events of the battle with [[Unicron]], Optimus Prime had to depart to attend an interstellar peace conference in the midst of a barrage of questions from Tommy. As he was blasting off, Prime declared "But until I return, I leave you with 'The Touch'!"

Following this, the music video for "The Touch" began, although how Tommy was able to view it in the barren wasteland where his meetings with Prime typically took place is unknown. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie#Day Five|Season 5: Movie, Day Five}}

{{note|As Stan Bush could not have written the song for the 1986 theatrical ''The Transformers: The Movie'' within the context of the cartoon timeline (as the events of the movie had not happened at that point in continuity), it is possible that the song was simply a general release that Prime was personally fond of.

Another possibility is that a fictionalized film account of the events surrounding the battle with Unicron was created sometime after the year 2005, and that Stan Bush's music video was produced to accompany that feature. This theory is not out of the realm of plausibility; in the UK comics, resident letter answerer [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] reviewed a Transformers film in an article entitled ''[[Letters page (Marvel UK)|Film 2006 With Grimlock]]''. The movie was also mentioned as being a product of the Autobots in the [[S.T.A.R.S. continuity]] flyer ''[[The Autobots Have a Special Mission for:]]''.}}

===''War for Cybertron''===
Before the war spread to [[Earth]], and seemingly millions of years before Stan Bush would have even been born, the Decepticons were fighting the Autobots on Cybertron. [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] asked [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] to transform into his stationary music-playing mode and play a recording of "The Touch". The inspirational anthem emboldened Shockwave in battle, but annoyed [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. Shockwave informed Starscream that the Air Commander could select the music when his hit percentage exceeded Shockwave's. {{storylink|Commercial#War for Cybertron|GameStop's commercial for their Shockwave multiplayer exclusive}} {{-}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
While riding in his car on the way to a military base, [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] passed the time by listening to an instrumental version of "The Touch" and humming along to it. {{storylink|Nemesis Prime (episode)|Nemesis Prime}}

===''Fall of Cybertron''===
After the battles are fought and the credits roll, "The Touch (Power Mix)" is played until it abruptly ends and is replaced by the 2007 version. During which, the Autobots and Decepticons alike begin breakdancing and a forever alone [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]] plays with his Transformers toys. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Bumblebee'' film===
[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] played a snippet of "The Touch" to encourage [[Charlie Watson]] to accept [[Tripp Summers]]' challenge and dive from a high cliff. She declined. {{storylink|Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee}}

===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
When [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto]] attempted to use the [[Emberstone]] to create more [[Terran]]s, [[Alex Malto|their father]] encouraged them, saying "[they've] got the touch." A few notes from the song could be heard as he did so. {{storylink|Age of Evolution, Part 1}}

==Single releases==
;7" single
#"The Touch"
#"[[Dare to Be Stupid]]"

'''Release date:''' August, [[1986]] 
'''Labels:''' [[Scotti Bros. Records]] (US/Canada), [[Epic Records]] (UK) 
'''Prod. codes:''' 7464-06207-7 (US), ZS4-06207 (Canada), A-7318 (UK)
{{-}}

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;12" picture disc
#"The Touch"
#"Dare to Be Stupid"
#"[[The Transformers (Theme)]]"

'''Release date:''' 
'''Labels:''' [[Scotti Bros. Records]] (Germany), [[Epic Records]] (UK) 
'''Prod. codes:''' Int127.311 (Germany), WA-7318 (UK)
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;"The Touch" - Sam's Theme
#"The Touch" - Sam's Theme

'''Release date:''' [[2009]] 
'''Labels:''' 
'''Prod. codes:''' Unknown (digital release via iTunes)

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;"The Touch" (Power Mix) Single
#"The Touch" (Power Mix)
#"The Touch" (Epic Guitar Remix)

'''Release date:''' [[September 15]], [[2012]] 
'''Labels:''' self-released 
'''Prod. codes:''' Unknown (digital release via iTunes)

Note that although the Transformers franchise is not mentioned by name, the cover artwork [http://media1.gameinformer.com/imagefeed/featured/activision/high-moon/transformers/fallofcybertron/gami_223_cov_front_v2.jpg is an early promotional image] for the [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]] game.

===Album releases===
*1986 — ''[[The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|The Transformers: The Movie — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'' ([[Scotti Bros. Records]])
*1987 — Stan Bush: ''Stan Bush & Barrage'' (Scotti Bros. Records)
*1997 — Stan Bush: ''[['Til All Are One: Featuring Stan Bush and Vince DiCola|Call to Action]]'' (LA Records/[[3H Productions]]) — 1997 Remix version.
*1998 — ''[[BotCon '97 - The Concert]]'' (3H Productions) — Live with [[Vince DiCola]].
*2007 — Stan Bush: ''In This Life'' (Frontiers Records) — New recording.
*2007 — ''The Transformers: The Movie — Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: 20th Anniversary Edition'' ([[Legacy Recordings]])
*2017 — Stan Bush: ''Change the World''.
*2018 — ''[[Bumblebee (Motion Picture Soundtrack)|Bumblebee — Music from the Motion Picture]]'' ([[Republic Records]])

===Merchandise===
*2009 — ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'' — Bumblebee Plasma Cannon
:A role-playing toy based on [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s fist, transforming into a plasma cannon. When the Autobot insignia on the side of the cannon is pressed while the blaster is in its "Try Me" setting, the toy plays various sounds, including short clips from "The Touch".

==Notes==
{{quote|As [Prime] battles his way through the Decepticons, we HEAR an inspiring anthem of courage, strength and triumph, like "Eye of the Tiger". This theme will reprise during the film when the Autobots are battling at impossible odds.|The original movie script's request for the song that would be "The Touch".}}
*"The Touch" was originally inspired by a line from Louis Gossett Jr. in ''{{w|Iron Eagle}}'', and written for the 1986 Sylvester Stallone movie ''{{w|Cobra (1986 film)|Cobra}}'', but the record company decided to switch it to the Transformers movie instead.<ref>https://www.vulture.com/2014/06/transformers-song-history-the-touch-stan-bush-mark-wahlberg-boogie-nights.html</ref>
*In 2007, Bush recorded a new, updated version of "The Touch" together with "[[Till All Are One (Transformers Theme)|Till All Are One]]" in a bid to get them onto the [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]]'s soundtrack. [[Transformers: The Album|It didn't work]], but Bush released them both as bonus tracks on his own album ''In This Life''.
*In 2008, Bush launched a campaign to have the song included on one of the ''Guitar Hero'' or ''Rock Band'' games.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5059337/stan-bush-wants-the-touch-in-guitar-hero-rock-band</ref> It wasn't long before he announced the campaign's success, with the 2007 version of "The Touch" hitting ''{{w|Guitar Hero: World Tour}}'' as free downloadable content and Stan put the song into ''Rock Band'' himself through {{w|Rock Band Network}} in 2010.<ref>http://kotaku.com/5173693/stan-bush-thanks-kotaku-readers-for-their-support</ref>
*As part of the media hype building up to the release of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', Bush released another reworked version of the song, this time with a more contemporary [[Linkin Park]]-inspired sound, renamed "The Touch: Sam's Theme". This is notable because, while completely unsanctioned or unrequested by Hasbro or DreamWorks, it is [[Holger Fath|totally hilarious]].
*In 2010, Bush released his 11th album, 'Dream the Dream', which featured the song "Sam's Theme (The Touch)", a rap-less version of "The Touch: Sam's Theme".
*The showrunners of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' had hoped to license the song for use in the episode "[[The Alliance]]", with [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]] even alluding to the song in his dialogue. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so, and the intended segment had to use a generic rock instrumental in its place.
*"The Touch" has reappeared in numerous non-''Transformers'' productions over the years, including the film ''{{w|Boogie Nights}}'', the television series ''[[wikia:chuck-nbc:Episode 205: Chuck vs. Tom Sawyer|Chuck]]'', ''{{w|The Goldbergs (TV series)|The Goldbergs}}'', ''{{w|American Dad!}}'' and ''{{w|Regular Show}}'', the video games ''{{w|Shadow Warrior (2013 video game)|Shadow Warrior}}'' and ''{{w|Saints Row IV}}'' (which features the characters directly quoting ''The Transformers: The Movie'' during its use), and even ''{{w|WWE Raw|WWE Monday Night Raw}}''.

===Foreign names===

:''Japanese:'' '''ザ・タッチ''' ("The Touch")

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZKpByV5764 Video for "The Touch"]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A52--FKUQgU HD remaster of original video]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3_EXxwDpq0 Video for the 2009 remake of "The Touch"]
*[https://www.destructoid.com/amazing-war-for-cybertron-gamestop-commercial-is-amazing-175137.phtml Gamestop's ''WFC'' ad that includes "The Touch"]

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