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Kup (G1)

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

[[File:Kupg1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I shouldn't be listening to complaints, I should be making them with you guys! The good Lord lets us grow old for a reason; to gain the wisdom to find fault with everything He's made!"]]
'''Kup''' is a tough old coot. He's almost as old as rust, in fact, and he was plinking [[Decepticon]]s and [[Ick-Yak]]s with acid bursts from his trusty [[musket laser]] long before most of you turbo-revvin' young punks were born. In his day, lasers didn't ''need'' to use light; they did whatever they were told to do. And liked it.

He's probably had a thousand adventures, Kup has, and he'll be glad to relate a story of any one of them at any time to a willing audience. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] love Kup's war stories, lapping them up like cheap [[energon]], and don't seem to mind when he inadvertently leaves a piece out or changes the story between retellings. Old memory chips'll do that to you. Other Autobots can be less patient, and Kup finds this disrespectful and irritating. If there's one thing Kup dislikes, it's when young punks don't respect their elders. If they'd only listen, they might learn something. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] is one of the worst offenders in this way, but he's a good lad-bot, and Kup will straighten him out sooner or later, even if it takes a tank of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s.

Occasionally, Kup's vast experience gets in his way. When a situation doesn't remind him of anything, he has trouble figuring out what to do. This doesn't happen very often though.

His [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partner is [[Recoil (G1)|Recoil]], who sometimes forms his head as a [[Titan Master]] instead.

{{bigquote|Reminds me of the Nitith slave mine on Galganas 7.}}
{{bigquote|''Every'' place reminds you of someplace else.|Kup and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]|''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{main|Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
[[File:Tftm kup tells story.jpg|left|thumb|"Kup, if you don't start making more sense, we're gonna have to put you in a home." "You already put me in a home!" "Then we'll put you in the crooked home we saw on ''Sixty Minutes''!" "I'll be good."]]
Kup was a seasoned veteran who found himself constantly having to look after the other young whippersnappers that made up the bulk of the Autobot forces in his role as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s chief of security. Originally stationed on [[Earth]], he and the other Autobots were drawn into the battle against [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], eventually defeating the giant [[Transformer]]. More adventures followed, including a trip back to planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]] to confront [[Chaos (alien)|an old nemesis]], being turned into a [[zombie]], witnessing the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], helping [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] handle the burdens of command, and the menace of the [[Hate Plague]].

In one continuity, he was part of a team of Autobots who ended up on [[Nebulos]], an adventure during which he became a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] and took part in the restoration of Cybertron. In another reality, he hung out with [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] and [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] a lot, and following the destruction of Cybertron, he left with Rodimus to go on a quest to find a new home planet.
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Price of Life Kup threatens to invoke the Crisis Act.jpg|thumb|"I say we call Matlock. He'll find the culprit. It's probably that evil Gavin MacLeod or George 'Goober' Lindsay."]]
{{main|Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
Kup, a curmudgeonly oldtimer, often acted as a source of wisdom and counsel for younger Autobots, and even not-so-young Autobots such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. He became a Targetmaster after his trip to [[Nebulos]], fought the Decepticon forces of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] on Earth and defended his homeworld of Cybertron from the coming of Unicron. Future-Kup also did quite a bit of [[time travel]]ling, usually in tandem with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime]], and this almost led to the destruction of reality itself. In one splinter timeline, Kup continued on as advisor of Optimus Prime and got super extreme and edgy. And in another splinter timeline, he fought [[zombie]]s. Such was Kup's fascinating life.
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===Toy pack-in material===
[[File:PackIn DecoyCollection Comic.jpg|thumb|left|"Kup, how'd you take off your underwear without taking off your pants?" "...I don't know."]]
Kup attended an emergency meeting led by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] after the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] was stolen. Soon, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] announced his project to confuse the Decepticons using [[decoy]]s. While the decoys attacked Decepticon headquarters, Kup, Ultra Magnus, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] snuck inside their base to steal back the Matrix. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection}}
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===Sticker Adventures books===
After another Autobot shuttle had gone missing in the vicinity of the planet Junk, Kup and Hot Rod headed over in their ship to investigate. Heading down to the planet's surface, they came upon the Autobots and the Junkions fighting. Kup stopped Hot Rod from joining in, explaining that the Junkions are not evil, just a little wild. He then used the universal greeting to calm the Junkions down. Now friends, the Junkions and the Autobots worked together to fix the damaged ship. Kup and the Autobots then blasted off and went on their way. {{storylink|Battle on the Junk Planet}}

In retaliation for past defeats, Galvatron attempted to destroy Metroplex with a two-fold attack from [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]. Kup was among the first to respond, though he mostly distracted his fellow Autobots with rambling stories about past battles. The Decepticons were eventually driven off. {{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}

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===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Blain Fairman]] (English)}}
[[File:GalvatronsAirAttack-KupWheeljackMagnus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Then after that, World War II got quiet, 'til Superman challenged F.D.R. to a race around the world! F.D.R. beat him by a furlong! Or so the comic books would have you believe. The truth lies somewhere in between..."]]
As a young Autobot, Kup participated in many battles against the Decepticons on Earth. One particularly great battle ended up with many casualties on both sides—casualties whose bodies were simply left in the valley where they died. Many years later, when the Autobots were running out of [[cybernite]] for their repair jobs, Kup recalled this event and suggested that they loot the old bodies for the precious metal. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] approved, and let Kup lead [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] to the valley. On the way, Kup mistook the {{w|Aurora (astronomy)|aurora borealis}} for a Decepticon attack.

[[File:DecepticonsUnderground-Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|"Thank you for this award. It is a tribute to this great country that a man who once took a shot at Teddy Roosevelt could win back your trust."]]

Upon arrival at the valley, Kup spent some time reminiscing about the past, until Grapple told him that they had a mission to complete. However, before the group could find anything of use, they came under attack by a number of [[Seeker (body-type)|Decepticon jets]] and were forced to retreat. Returning to base, they wondered how the Decepticons had found them so easily, and it was eventually revealed that the Decepticons had constructed a [[Decepticon Space Station Argon|space station]] from which to spy at the Autobots' activities. While the Autobots were incapable of attacking targets in space, Kup remembered the [[Battle of the Green Asteroid]], during which the Autobots had lured the enemy closer by using false signals. He also recalled Spike telling him that auroras scramble radio signals, and had Wheeljack and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] construct an artificial aurora machine to mess up the Decepticons' communications. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

Eventually, Kup found himself stationed at [[Nebulos]], where the Decepticons were collecting energy via a "[[tetrahedron]]" at the planet's north pole. Alongside Blurr and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]], he was part of [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s "Operation Heatwave", which consisted of using high-temperature lasers to melt the ice below [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and the energy-collecting facility. {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} Some time later, the Autobots started running out of lubricants, leading to Kup's joints creaking something fierce, so naturally he was overjoyed when the Autobots found a legendary Nebulan [[oil]] lake. However, as soon as they started pumping the oil back to base, the Decepticons destroyed their oil pipe, so Kup, his Targetmaster partner Recoil and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] were forced to do a quick repair job. A second Decepticon attack soon followed, so the three fled into the Nebulan desert... only for Kup to get stuck to a rock when the area turned out to be magnetic. [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] soon saved him by neutralizing the magnetic field with an impact from his [[grenade launcher]]. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

Highbrow later got kidnapped by the Decepticons and held ransom in exchange for Optimus Prime himself. When Prime decided to perform a rescue operation, Kup offered to come with him, but the Autobot leader had a different plan. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}} After a few peaceful weeks with the Decepticons nowhere to be found, Prime got suspicious and ordered Kup to organize long-range patrols to find out what they were up to. The patrols scoured the entire planet except for the [[Nebulos Triangle]], as Kup explained that nobody had ever entered that area and returned. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}
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===''Big Looker Storybook'' continuity===
[[File:Carshowblowupkup.jpg|left|thumb|"Is that story true, Kup?" "Well, most of it. I ''did'' wear a dress for a period in the '40s. ''Oohh'' they had ''designers'' then!"]]
Kup and Hot Rod traveled to the coliseum to check out a robot car the [[human]]s had built that could respond to voice commands. They heard about it on their car radios! But when they arrived at the coliseum, Kup spotted Decepticons flying about. As some entered the back door, Kup shooed Hot Rod away, telling him to warn the others. If Hot Rod stayed, he would just get into trouble! Sneaking around inside, he eventually made his way up to the control room, where [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the other Decepticons were rigging the lighting. They were planning on stealing the robot car! Kup decided to leave and tell the others, but he was spotted by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. The evil Decepticons tied up Kup so that he wouldn't interfere.

As a parade of cars entered the coliseum and the crowds cheered, Kup worried about the safety of the humans. If only he could warn them. Kup got his chance when Galvatron ran towards the controls, telling [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] to pull the switch. Kup tripped Galvatron, and Galvatron came tumbling through the glass and onto the coliseum floor! For a short while, there was a stalemate; the Decepticons had Kup captive, but the Autobots had Galvatron! Thankfully, Hot Rod snuck up behind Kup and freed him. Yelling "Geronimo!" they jumped from the control room onto the coliseum floor, taking the Decepticons by surprise. Galvatron and the others escaped, but Kup and Hot Rod agreed that they'd be ready for him when he returned. {{storylink|Car Show Blow Up}}

[[File:Wildboyofquintessonbattle.jpg|thumb|"You know, I thought I was too old. I thought my time had passed. I thought I'd never hear the screams of pain or see the look of terror in a young man's eyes. Thank Heaven for children."]]
Later, Kup, led [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] on a special mission to take supplies from Earth to a space station on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s second moon. Despite Kup's warnings, the Dinobots loaded too many supplies onto the ship, and in the middle of their journey, the ship began to have problems. Kup tried everything, but the ship was going down! It crashed on a planet, but everyone landed safely. Unfortunately, Kup recognized the place. It was the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintesson]]! They were interrupted by a tribal scream and a flurry of firestones. However, the boy who made his presence known was not aiming at them, but at the Quintessons behind them. The boy's name was [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and he had been abandoned on the planet when his ship crashed their earlier.

Wheelie led them through the jungle, battling Quintessons along the way, until they reached Wheelie's crashed ship. Hot Rod was able to fix it, and everyone left the planet Quintesson, Wheelie included! {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}
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====''Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts''====
The Kup of [[Primax yadda-yadda Zeta]] was interviewed by a dimension-hopping [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], though the interviewer seemed more intent on tweaking the name of his interview column than interviewing him. When the discussion turned to Kup's weird eye headlights, Kup questioned whether Hot Shot knew how his own alternate mode worked, and Hot Shot professed his ignorance. {{storylink|Hot Shot's Bot Thoughts}}

===''The Transformers in 3-D''===
[[File:Kupin3d.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85|"''Ohh,'' you must be sick! Lets see, what's old ''Doc Washburn'' prescribe? Do you have dropsy? The grip? Scrofula? The vapors? Jungle rot? Dandy fever? Poor man's gout? Housemaid's knee? Climatic boo bow? The staggers? Dum dum fever?"]]
Kup is so old, he fought the [[Destructon]]s the first time, and helped defeat them.

Eons later, he was part of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s team searching for [[Metascan Alpha]], a quest that took them to a desolate moon. While Kup was checking out some marks on the ground that he recognised, the team was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s. Magnus insisted they ignore the Decepticons and continue with their quest, which took them down to the planet below.

Kup quickly identified the Destructons attacking the city they had found. [[Psychokhan]] recognised him too, threatening to dispatch the Autobot with his Psychospear. The Destructons proved too powerful for the Autobots to handle, and they began a retreat back to [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. Kup knew that they'd never make it, so he stayed behind to hold the four Destructons off while the others escaped.

He probably died. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
While Ultra Magnus led a team of Autobots to free humans enslaved by Galvatron, Kup joined Bumblebee in a bid to free Springer from the mind-control of Bombshell. Kup's methods were ultimately effective, threatening to kill Bombshell if he didn't release his comrade. Springer and the humans were ultimately freed, but Bombshell escaped. {{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}

Kup was returning from a road trip with Daniel, Hound and Hot Rod, Bumblebee, Blurr, Wheelie, Springer and Sunstreaker when the group paused to eat at a rest stop. As the Autobots ingested Energon Cubes, Hot Rod asked Kup to tell a story. Kup told the others the story of how, upon first crash landing in Mt. St. Hillary, the Ark had lost an enormous shipment of Energon Cubes that remained lost to the day. Enthralled by Kup's story, the rest of the group were all eager to go looking for this lost treasure. When they realized that Laserbeak had been spying on them the whole time, and would soon inform Galvatron about the lost Energon shipment, Kup and the others rushed back to Metroplex to inform Ultra Magnus on the situation. After a brief conference, Ultra Magnus led his troops to the Ark's crash site. Finding the Decepticons there already, the two factions began to fight. When the Energon stash was uncovered, it was completely gobbled up by Starscream who proclaimed himself the most powerful Decepticon. With nothing left to fight over, Kup and the Autobots left Galvatron and Starscream to their squabble. As they headed back for Autobot City, Hot Rod asked Kup for another story. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

While listening to one of Kup's stories, Hot Rod and Daniel were inspired to go searching for adventure. This led to an encounter with Scourge and the Sweeps, which they had to be rescued from. {{storylink|Hot Rod's Escape}}
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===Desert of Danger===
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Kup was stationed on the planet Nebulos when the Decepticons hatched a scheme to smuggle on-planet [[Attack Squad robot]]s. He was available as back up to the more active Hot Rod during his missions. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}}
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===Find Your Fate Junior===
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====Autobot Alert!====
[[File:AutobotAlertKupandHotRod.jpg|thumb|"$5,000 on... What century is this?" "The twentieth." "Great! Put it on number 20!"]]
Having been put in charge of a top-secret mission, Kup was pestered by the young Hot Rod on the nature of the operation despite his insistence that this information was off-limits to the young Autobot. Then an Autobot Alert sounded across the Autobots’ headquarters, informing the Autobots that the Decepticons were taking over Earth's communication satellites. Kup pointed out that more bad news were on their way as he spotted Blurr returning prematurely from the secret mission. Upon learning that the Decepticons had stolen a coded message meant for his eyes only, Kup asserted that retrieving this message should be top priority.

If Ultra Magnus agreed to prioritize theft of the coded message, Kup was given permission to divulge the top-secret information pertinent to the mission to the rest of the Autobots. He explained that long ago, the Autobots had invented a formula that could increase an Autobot's strength tenfold. Kup took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, they learned from Springer that the Cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer's message, they would be searching off the coast of California, where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn't decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater. Kup was for heading towards the California coast immediately.

If Ultra Magnus decided to head for the California coast right away, he split up his forces to more efficiently handle the situation. Kup was part of the main Autobot forces that were led towards the coast by Ultra Magnus. Arriving at the scene, Ultra Magnus's troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.

In one possible scenario the ancient Autobot formula was safely retrieved and taken back to Metroplex. Kup then watched on as Perceptor produced the first batch of power-booster. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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====Project Brain Drain====
[[File:ProjectBrainDrainAutobotsCelebrate.jpg|thumb|left|"Hot Rod, you're dumb as a mule and twice as ugly! If a strange man offers you a ride, I say TAKE IT!"]]
In one possible scenario, upon hearing that the Decepticons were planning to use a "Brain Drain device" to syphon the intelligence of nearly 500, 000 concert goers, Ultra Magnus ordered his troops, Kup included, to head for the concert to foil Galvatron's plot. Kup and the other Autobots were told to hide themselves amidst the parked vehicles surrounding the concert, and lie in wait for the Decepticons. Once the Decepticons had shown themselves, Ultra Magnus ordered his troops to transform in unison and open fire on their enemies. But Galvatron had planned to light afire the parking lot in which the Autobots were standing in order to trap the humans. Being drenched from above by Decepticon jets dumping gasoline upon them, Ultra Magnus needed to decide whether the Autobots needed to retreat, or to keep on fighting and hope that they could defeat the Decepticons before the fire consumed them.

If Ultra Magnus decided on a retreat, Kup rushed out of the blazing inferno and moved in closer to the humans in order to protect them. Kup and the others fended off the airborne Decepticons who swooped down, unaffected by the blazing barrier encircling the concert.

In one possible sequence of events that followed, the Autobots successfully destroyed the Brain Drain device, and Kup and the other Autobots received as standing ovation as the Decepticons retreated.

In a completely different possible scenario, Lup was out on patrol with Hot Rod and Jazz when the three of them heard nearby commotion and went to investigate. Finding Wreck-Gar and Sparkplug being attacked by Thrust and Laserbeak, the Autobots moved in to rescue them and fended off the Decepticons. Kup, Hot Rod and Jazz were informed of the situation as it were; the Decepticons were going to drain the minds of the concert-goers with their [[Brain Drain device]]. The Autobots then decided whether they would launch a counter-attack on the Decepticons’ lab, or if they would send Hot Rod for reinforcements while the rest of them headed directly to the concert.

If the Autobots decided to storm the laboratory, the group attacked with such ferocity and suddenness that they scared off most of the Decepticons guarding the place. Finding their only opposition left being a small group of Decepticons, Kup and the others successfully beat them back, until Soundwave attempted to escape with the Brain Drain device in hand.

If Hot Rod attempted to stop Soundwave, Laserbeak managed to grab hold of the device and flew off to meet Galvatron. The Autobots being too low on power to pursue meant that the Decepticons would ultimately be victorious. If Jazz attempted to stop him however, he was successful in doing so and the Autobots successfully destroyed the Brain Drain device.

Alternatively, if Wreck-Gar, Sparkplug, Kup and Jazz headed towards the concert while Hot Rod headed back to Metroplex for reinforcements, the small group found themselves wondering how they could defend the huge sea of people by themselves upon their arrival. Hearing the Decepticons approaching, but uncertain from which direction they were coming from, the Autobots had to decide whether they would station themselves on the west side of the concert, or at its south.

If the Autobots decided to head for the west side of the concert, Kup and the others positioned themselves just in time to see a whole squadron of Decepticons coming into view. Catching the Decepticons by surprise with a first volley, the Autobots managed to buy themselves a few minutes as the Decepticons regrouped before circling around for another pass. During the Decepticons’ second pass, one of Kup's arm was blown off. Despite his injury, Kup continued fighting. The Autobots were successful in driving away the Decepticons, thanks in no small part to Kup and the others exhausting their forces, leaving their foes underpowered to deal with the new arrivals.

Alternatively, if the Autobots headed for the south side of the concert, they were unable to see the Decepticons coming from the other direction, and were destroyed in a surprise Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Project Brain Drain}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
[[File:InvisibilityFactorHotRodKupmeetSarah.jpg|thumb|"I used to be with ''it''. Then they changed what ''it'' was. Now what I'm with isn't ''it'' and what's ''it'' seems weird and scary to me. It'll happen to ''yooouuu!''"]]
Long ago, Kup and another Autobot stationed on the planet [[Renerian]] were able to defeat an entire enemy squadron by duping them into thinking that entire squadron of Autobots was attacking them. On another occasion, Kup had been stationed on [[Sonacron V]]. On yet another occasion, Kup was stationed on the planet [[Serton]], where he encountered a [[Han Solo#Toys|curious looking ship]].

In the present day, Kup reminisced on his days with the [[Sonite]]s while enjoying a night drive in the desert with Hot Rod. Then, the pair were startled to spot a space craft plummeting down towards them. As the spaceship came sputtering down for a landing before them, Kup noticed that the craft was alternating between being visible and invisible at regular intervals. Though Hot Rod wanted to investigate, Kup was suspicious of a Decepticon trap, and wanted to fetch reinforcements first.

If Kup agreed to look into the spacecraft right away, the two Autobots were surprised to spot a young woman emerge from the craft. Though Hot Rod startled her at first, the woman was reassured that the Autobots were friendly beings by Kup. Hot Rod learned that her name was [[Sarah Sanders]], and that she was a scientist working to perfect her latest invention, an "[[Invisibility Device]]."

In one possible scenario, Hot Rod was unable to control himself and snatched the device away from Sarah. Though Kup attempted to reason with the young Autobot, Hot Rod took off, leaving behind both Kup and Sarah in the middle of the desert.

If Hot Rod and Kup attempted to politely coax Sarah into giving them the Invisibility Device willingly, Sarah informed the Autobots that she had a strong stance against her invention being used for warfare. As the three of them stood conversing in the open, they soon heard the Decepticons approaching. As the evil robots began to fire upon them, Hot Rod whisked Sarah away to safety. Upon realizing that the Decepticons weren't pursuing them, and that the Invisibility Device had been left behind, the trio hid behind some nearby rocks to spy upon the Decepticons, who were busy inspecting Sarah's ship and her Invisibility Device.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to attack immediately, they were easily defeated and destroyed by the Decepticons.

If Hot Rod and Kup decided to lay low in an attempt to steal the device back from the Decepticons, they first told Sarah to wait for them here, then the pair sneakily followed the Decepticons as they left for their headquarters. As the Decepticons descended into a canyon, Hot Rod was eager to follow them in, but was stopped by Kup. Kup told the young Autobot of how he defeated the Decepticons on Renerian, and the two of them put into action a similar plan. Driving back and forth atop the canyon's edge, firing from all angles while remaining hidden in the dark, they tricked the Decepticons into thinking a whole team of Autobots had ambushed them. Kup then sent Hot Rod down to retrieve the device.

If Hot Rod went through with his plan to steal the device back from the Decepticons, he successfully snatched Sarah's invention from Shockwave's grasp and took off. Though the Decepticons gave chase, If they were unable to catch him before Kup fired down onto the canyon's walls, causing it to collapse and burying the Decepticons under an avalanche of earth and rocks. Convinced that Sarah Sanders would now allow the Autobots to use her device now that she had seen how evil the Decepticons were, Hot Rod and Kup drove back to meet up with her.

In a different possible scenario, the Decepticons took off in Sarah's spaceship upon finding it, forcing Kup and Hot Rod to head back to Metroplex city for reinforcements and a ship of their own. Hot Rod and Kup were joined by Ultra Magnus, Prowl, Jazz and Springer, and blasted off. Once in space, however, they found it difficult to locate the Decepticons. The ship's crew had to decided where to look next for the Decepticons. Kup suggested that they might be hiding out on the Earth's moon.

If the Autobots decided to investigate the dark side of the moon, they found themselves unable to see anything on the satellite's shadowy surface. Kup waited silently as Ultra Magnus, Jazz and Hot Rod discussed possible plans of action.

If Ultra Magnus decided to go through with Hot Rod's plan of shooting down to trick the Decepticons into revealing themselves, the Autobots succeeded only in making themselves an easy target for their enemies. The Decepticons blasted their shuttle to bits. Kup and his friends were reduced to space junk.

If Ultra Magnus listened to Jazz's plan, he ordered his Autobots to remain silent, and to shut off all of the shuttle's lights and mechanisms. Launching a probe as a decoy, the Autobots successfully tricked the Decepticons into revealing their position when they mistook the probe as their shuttle and opened fire upon it. Firing back, the Autobots began crippling the Decepticons’ ship, until a lucky shot rocked their own shuttle. Though the Decepticons attempted to escape while the Autobots were off-balance, the Autobots were able to deliver the finishing blow, ending the Decepticons’ menace as the evil robots' ship exploded. Though Kup bemoaned the loss of the Invisibility Device, he was reassured by Ultra Magnus that it was all for the best.

In an alternate scenario wherein the Autobots listened to Prowl's suggested and searched the Asteroid Belt beyond Mars, they soon found themselves struggling to get through the maze of floating rocks.

If the Autobots pushed on their search in the Asteroid Belt, they soon found themselves on a collision course with two enormous asteroids. If they only managed to blast one of asteroids, the Autobots were forced to retreat back to Earth after their shuttle took substantial damage. If the Autobots managed to blast neither of the Asteroids, they were all crushed between the giant pieces of space debris.

If they managed to blast away both asteroids, they reached a vast, empty expanse of space within the asteroid belt. Kup pondered whether or not the Decepticons had been able to master the Invisibility Device yet, only for his question to be answered when their shuttle was hit by a blast that originated seemingly from nowhere. The Autobots considered retreating, but Kup reminded them that Sarah Sanders had not perfected her device yet, and the Decepticons’ invisibility may yet wear off.

If the Autobots attempted to flee from the Decepticons’ attack, they found themselves at too much of a disadvantage to successfully make it out of the Asteroid Belt. They were blown into space junk before they could reach Earth.

If the Autobots held their ground, they were instructed by Ultra Magnus not to open fire upon the Decepticons until ordered to do so. Though things were tense as the Autobots were hit over and over again by their invisible opponents, soon the enemy ship came into view, just as Kup had predicted. The Autobots opened fire on the flimsier vessel, blowing it and the Decepticons within to smithereens.

If the Autobots did retreat out of the Asteroid Belt, they convinced one another that the Decepticons most likely perished within it. Then, a few days later, when the invisible Decepticons attacked Metroplex city,
Kup and the rest of the Autobots were reduced to scrap metal, unable to fight the unseen enemy.

In a completely different scenario, wherein Hot Rod and Kup returned to Autobot headquarters for reinforcements after seeing the spaceship land, the two of them reported to Ultra Magnus directly, who agreed the situation necessitated further investigation. Hot Rod and Kup returned to the ship's landing site accompanied by Jazz, Sunstreaker, Prowl and Springer. When they arrived, the ship in question was nowhere to be found, prompting Jazz and Springer to second-guess the veracity of Hot Rod and Kup's story.

If Jazz and Springer convinced Hot Rod and Kup to return to Metroplex city to make sure they didn't have a few wires loose, Ratchet found nothing wrong with the pair, but the incident was forgotten nonetheless. That is, until Galvatron returned with a fleet of identical ships, and destroyed both Metroplex and all of its inhabitants.

If Hot Rod and Kup convinced the other Autobots to keep on looking, Hot Rod eventually found trail marks, indicating that a heavy object the size of their spacecraft had indeed landed and had been dragged away. Kup and the others followed the trail to a more rocky terrain, where tracking the ship would become more difficult. The trail seemingly lost, the Autobots then heard someone incoming, and took cover. From their hiding places, they saw the Decepticons Scavenger, a human captive within the grasp of his steam-shovel.

If the Autobots decided to rescue Sarah immediately, Scavenger dropped the woman, and cried for help while attempting to flee.

If the Autobots pursued Scavenger, they found him rejoining a whole squadron of Decepticons. Fighting the Decepticons immediately would cost them their lives. Otherwise, if the Autobots decided on a retreat when faced by the whole squadron of Decepticons, they managed to do so by blinding their enemies by their high beams and then splitting off into different direction. They later regrouped and found Sarah Sanders wandering in the desert.

If the Autobots asked Sarah to build them their own Invisibility Device, Sarah refused, stating she would not build weapons for war. Running away from the group Sarah was almost killed when Dirge passed overhead and dropped a missile on her position. After rescuing her from the Decepticon attack, Hot Rod and the others brought Sarah to safety within Metroplex. Grateful for the rescue, Sarah showed the Autobots how to create an [[Invisibility Scrambler]] to counteract the Decepticons’ Invisibility Device. Anticipating the Decepticons’ attack, the Autobots successfully defeated the evil robots when they came. After the victory, Kup shared a good laugh with Sunstreaker and Hot Rod, the latter having made a quip about "seeing right through the Decepticons’ plans."

If instead of asking Sarah to build them an Invisibility Device, Kup and the others attempted once more to retrieve her ship, the whole group snuck over to where the Decepticons were stationed. Once there, Hot Rod and Prowl argued over which plan of action would be the smartest to undertake next.

If the Autobots agreed with Hot Rod to try and take the Decepticons by surprise with a head-on attack, the Autobots manage to stun the Decepticons by dazzling them with their headlights. Kup provided Hot Rod some cover fire while the young Autobot raced down and snatched the Invisibility Device from the Decepticons. The Autobots then successfully peeled back, congratulating one another on a job well done. Kup decided that when he would recount this story in the future, he would dub it the "Decepticon Dazzle."

If the Autobots agreed with Prowl to take a moment to come up with a more detailed plan, Prowl instructed Hot Rod to taunt the Decepticons into following him. The plan worked, and the bulk of the Decepticons took off after the young Autobot. With only Scavenger, Shockwave and Galvatron left behind, Kup and the others easily defeated the Decepticons still guarding the spaceship, and forced Galvatron to retreat. In one possible scenario that followed, Kup helped destroy a hidden Decepticon base that Hot Rod found while the Decepticons gave him chase. In another, Kup watched on as Sarah left in her spaceship in order to destroy it, vowing it would never be used to bring destruction.

In an alternate scenario where the Autobots silently trailed Scavenger while the Decepticon held Sarah Sanders captive, Kup and the others followed him all the way to the Decepticons’ secret desert base. Inside, they spied upon Galvatron telling Sarah Sanders that the Decepticons would use Cerebro-Shells to control her mind, so that she would reveal to them to secret of invisibility. At this point, the Autobots decided to step in. A direct attack would only end in the Autobots’ defeat. In order to rescue Sarah, the Autobots would need to employ trickery. Using Jazz's special abilities, the Autobots could do just that. In this scenario, the Autobots grabbed Sarah while the Decepticons were too dazzled by the illusions that Jazz projected. Sarah directed the Autobots towards where the Decepticons had stored her ship. Upon following her directions, Kup and the others came upon two doors, unable to tell behind which one they would find their means of escape. If the Autobots happened upon Sarah's ship as they were, they would be destroyed by the droids guarding it. However, if the Autobots first opened the door which lead to a closet filled with Decepticon spare parts, they found a pile of spare Decepticon emblems. Donning them, Kup and the rest of his team were able to fool the Decepticon Droids guarding Sarah's ship. Escaping in the ship, despite the Decepticons best efforts to stop them, the Autobots returned to Metroplex. Sarah then gave the Autobots the secret to her Invisibility Device, ensuring the Autobots their victory in their war against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}
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===3H comics===
[[File:Skidswreckers2.jpg|left|thumb|"Kup, Matlock's not real." "Neither are my teeth, but I can still eat corn on the cob! If someone cuts it off and mushes it into a fine paste. Now that's good eatin'!"]]
Several months after the defeat of [[Unicron]] in 2005, Kup accompanied [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] as the Autobots' senior scientists (including [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], and [[Rad (G1)|Rad]]) questioned their leader's plan to send out the best of the remaining Autobot science and research members to establish deep-space reconnaissance posts. {{storylink|Betrayal}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Skidswheeljackgrimlockkupironhidetww.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"They say the greatest tragedy is when a father outlives his son. I have never fully understood why. Frankly, I can see an upside to it!"]]
Millions of years ago on Cybertron, shortly after the assassination of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], Kup was part of an Autobot unit under [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s command which battled for possession of [[Altihex]]. Kup and the other Autobots were forced to abandon the City-State as it collapsed, leaving it to the Decepticons. Afterwards a new Prime was crowned, a young archivist who became known as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], and Kup helped defend him as an assassination attempt was made during his inauguration. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

The Decepticons later led a full siege on the Autobot headquarters of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. As per Grimlock's orders, Kup met with him, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] just outside Iacon on the [[Tri-Torus Loop]], where Kup was shocked to hear Grimlock announce his plan to leave Iacon to the Decepticons. Instead, Grimlock led them deep within the planet, where the new Prime was battling [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for his life, even though Grimlock had huge doubts over whether Optimus Prime was worth saving. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} Kup confronted Grimlock about his apathy, and asked him if he had ever respected anyone. When Kup got too personal, Grimlock shoved him into a wall. While looking for Prime, however, the Autobots stumbled onto Megatron's real plan. They found a system of planetary engines that Megatron had ordered the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to restore. While Grimlock went on ahead, determined to find Optimus Prime, Kup and the others stayed behind to sabotage the Constructicons' work. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War within #5}} The Decepticons detected their presence, and so Kup and the others fought a very one-sided battle against them. All hope seemed lost until Grimlock returned... with a very impressive Optimus Prime, who ordered Kup and Ironhide to help him cover Wheeljack's sabotage of the engines.

[[File:Lightningstrikecoalition.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Did you call the girl from the escort service?" "They said their insurance won't cover you." "''Ooooh,'' that's an onion in the ointment."]]
The engines were destroyed, but Kup and the others were distraught to see the smoking crater where Iacon used to be. Optimus Prime, who was quickly stepping into the role, refused to leave Cybertron, and instead implored Kup and the others to follow him underground, where they would continue to wage their war against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

Later, when Optimus Prime and Megatron disappeared in a prototype [[space bridge]] accident, the Autobot faction splintered, and Kup joined Grimlock's [[Lightning Strike Coalition]]. While on the [[Moon Alpha Spaceport]], Kup waxed on about the alleged cosmic destiny of the Transformers and how it contrasted with the stagnation of their race. Grimlock was annoyed with this introspection and urged him to get back to work. The Lightning Strike Coalition was able to thwart Starscream's [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]] from keeping their stolen Energon and made a quick retreat with the goods. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}}

After a prolonged absence, Megatron returned to Cybertron with an [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] army backing him. Though Kup was among the many Autobots who fought back, Megatron managed to achieve near total dominion over the planet. He enslaved the Autobots, putting them to work in underground labor camps. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} Megatron was eventually overthrown, and many Autobots and Decepticons disappeared out into the cosmos aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' spacecrafts. With Cybertron's energy sources fading away, [[Micromaster]]s were built to continue the war more efficiently. But some of these diminutive 'bots had aspirations of their own; [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]], a Decepticon-allied Micromaster, managed to trick both the Autobot and Decepticon guzzlers into battling one another in an all-out brawl, hoping that they would be eliminated and leave him to take control of a Micromaster-populated Cybertron. Kup was among those who rolled into battle, but as his energy reserves quickly depleted, he shut down into stasis-lock on the battlefield. Skystalker's machinations were revealed however, allowing the war to be prolonged further. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

3.9 million years ago, due to a catastrophically low level of Energon, every Transformer on Earth ground to a halt in the [[Great Shutdown]]. Kup was in the middle of a fight with [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] when this occurred, and the two were frozen in a grappling pose for millions of years. Three thousand years ago, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] awoke from this state and began rehabilitating the rest of the population. He eschewed the Decepticon/Autobot factions and promised a new unified Cybertron. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

[[File:PassiveAggression-KupIronhidereunite.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"I'll join! I'm filled with piss and vinegar! At first I was just filled with vinegar."]]
However, Kup and a handful of others believed Shockwave had evil motives for this and formed an underground resistance movement deep within the [[Wastelands]]. Things came to a head with the return of Optimus Prime to Cybertron, who had been on Earth for four million years. After disciplining Hot Rod for being an impetuous young punk, Kup explained their situation to Optimus Prime and introduced him to the rest of their members. More of Optimus Prime's comrades from Earth were brought into the resistance, including Kup's old friend Ironhide, and the two shared a heartfelt reunion. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

Kup and the others planned an all-out strike against Shockwave's stronghold in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. While Kup, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] were trapped behind a rampaging [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinel]], the three witnessed a strange beam emit from the top of Shockwave's stronghold and fire into space. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Shockwave was defeated, but Optimus Prime was severely damaged, and Kup and the others were forced to persist without his leadership while he recovered. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}} As Kup looked on, Prowl tried to reassure the Autobots with a speech from Iacon's [[Central Hall]], but Prowl wasn't terribly good at speeches and so Ultra Magnus filled in. Though Prowl and the other Earthbound Autobots had finally returned home, things just weren't the same. Kup suggested Prowl and the others stop fighting the changes and just accept that they'd happened. This prompted Prowl to consider a return to Earth. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

Kup and Hot Rod sparred within a computer-simulated portrayal of Earth. Hot Rod managed to win over his older and wiser opponent, but only in the most reckless way possible, a fact which Kup was unable to impart on the youngster. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} Ultra Magnus decided to split the Autobots into teams to better defend Cybertron, and Kup was assigned to [[Moonbase One|Moon Base One]] along with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Kup did not find this thrilling. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}

En route to Cybertron's moon, Kup had an amusing conversation with [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] while [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] looked on. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Issue 11|Generation 1 #11}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Kup was part of a team of Autobots led by Hot Rod who were eager for revenge against the new Decepticon leader, [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], but couldn't attack him since he was holding several Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] hostage. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} As soon as the hostages were freed, Kup's group teamed up with the rest of G.I. Joe and defeated the Decepticon army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Slowmotionmoviewalkahm5.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"Let me in! Someone's trying to kill me! Sweet merciful McGillicuddy, you gotta open the door!" "Who is it?"]]

{{main|Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}

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===''United''===
When a deadly nano-virus infected the Autobots stationed on Earth, Kup, along with the rest of the Targetmasters and Headmasters, found himself immune to it. Kup lead the rest of the healthy Autobots to Nebulos in order to retrieve a cure concocted by Supreme Scientist Zella. Once there, they were ambushed by a squad of Decepticons who had hidden in inner-space to avoid detection. Kup ordered his troops to concentrate their fire on their leader, Straxus. With their commanding officer taken out of the equation, the rest of the Decepticons quickly fled. Kup and his team successfully retrieved the cure, and returned to Earth, where they were commended by Optimus for their heroic efforts. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
After being asked to by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], the [[Autobot]]s, including Kup, attacked the Decepticon Base and chased away [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Vortex]]. {{Storylink|A Reliable Warrior!? Vortex the Lookout from Hell}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
One of the oppressed Autobots on a Megatron-ruled Cybertron, Kup heard about Optimus Prime's return and rallied others to bring the fight to the Decepticons, including [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} He joined the rest of the Autobot army as they marched towards the final battle with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] emerged to do battle with Megatron, Kup posed alongside him. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The Change In Your Nature Part Two|''Transformers'' #14]]}}

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePartTwo-Kup.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Oh, jabber-jacks! Schoolhouse don't put out spittoons, I ain't responsible."]]
Kup was originally a soldier who served under [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] in the days before the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] during the battle at [[Rivets Field]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} Kup fought in the [[War of the Threefold Spark]]; afterwards, he retired from active military service and joined [[Security Operations]] to keep the newfound peace and ensure that young 'bots would never have to experience the horrors of war firsthand. When suspected members of [[The Rise]] camped out in an [[immersant]] Titan, Kup and [[Strongarm (G1)|Strongarm]] joined Sideswipe in trying to flush them out before [[Lowload (G1)|Lowload]] chased them away. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}}

Much later, after Megatron and his newly minted "Decepticons" overthrew the Senate and instituted martial law, Kup joined Ironhide's resistance movement as part of a bid to rescue [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] put Kup in charge of a group of artillery troopers—[[Big Shot|Topshot]], [[Flak (G1)|Flak]], [[Sidetrack (G1)|Sidetrack]], and [[Sunrunner (G1)|Sunrunner]]—and Kup had them bombard the Senate building to distract the Decepticons while Ironhide's team launched a rescue mission. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}

Once Orion Pax had inherited the Matrix to become Optimus Prime, Kup was part of the crowd who listened his first speech. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}} As their resistance movement took shape, Kup, Flak, and Strongarm were posted at the [[Forge Pyramid]], the last major facility not under Decepticon control. When the Decepticons launched a full-scale assault on the facility, Kup ordered his team to fall back and had [[Carzap (BT)|Carzap]] seal the west entrance. He later evacuated with the other Autobots when molten plasma flooded the Pyramid and destroyed it. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

[[File:ADustOfCrystals KupBattlePatrol.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2.0|"Heheheh, now they'll never save your brain, [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]]!"]]
Optimus Prime's forces had to abandon Iacon after that, relocating to [[Crystal City]]. The Decepticons began claiming other city-states as [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]], [[Tagan Heights]], and [[Stanix]] fell as well. Kup fought in [[Protihex]] alongside [[Pyra Magna]], but they were forced into another controlled retreat. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} As the Prime's forces consolidated around the Autobot symbol, Kup attended an Autobranding ceremony at Crystal City. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

The Decepticons eventually lay siege to Crystal City, and Kup supervised his [[Battle Patrol]] in shelling the advancing troops. Once [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] had their range, however, she bombarded the patrol's position, forcing them to break ranks. The advance fighter [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] tore through Sidetrack, and Kup ordered his men into a controlled retreat. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} Though the siege ended in a truce, the Autobots were forced out Crystal City to make their way through the wilderness towards [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. Kup was among those fighting at Optimus Prime's side when they were assaulted by a swarm of [[rust worm]]s. {{storylink|End of Time}} In the final battle at Darkmount, Kup and the Autobots boarded the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and abandoned Cybertron, leaving it in Decepticon hands. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

====Alternate future====
In a possible future where [[Exarchon]] had returned and conquered Cybertron, Kup was slain, his head impaled on a pike in the ruined [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}}

===''Last Bot Standing''===
As he recovered from a blow to the head, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] groggily mumbled Kup's name. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 4|Last Bot Standing #4}}

===Energon Universe===
[[File:TF2023-sparkdamneddecepticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"And so, just as things looked their worst... I realized I could make money selling my medication to Deadheads."]]
In the early stages of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Kup was napping at his post at a Cybertronian Defense Force base, allowing [[Starscream (G1)|Ulchtar]], [[Genvo]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to sneak in and detonate a round of ammunition so they could catch [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]'s attention. Though Kup caught up to them as they gawked, he was unable to chase when they reverted to their jet modes and flew off. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 13|Transformers #13}}

Kup, [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] joined [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] on a mission to rescue [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s fortress. However, they ran into a Decepticon ambush; as the Autobots fell, Kup urged Elita to go on without them, moments before he was shot in the head. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}} [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] later came and recovered the heavily-damaged Warpath, but Kup was declared "gone" and his body left behind. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}}
{{--}} Kup, despite his grievous injuries, continued to cling to life and was later retrieved by Elita-1's forces, albeit in stasis lock. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 26|Transformers #26}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth''===
[[File:C64Kup.gif|thumb|upright=1.4|"Nurse! Someone's trying to kill me!" "Okay, we'll do something about that right away. Let's start by doubling your medication."]]

Along with his fellow Autobots, Kup protected Earth from the menace of the Decepticons. He was ostensibly under the command of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth}}
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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Strings Kozisek]] (English)}}
In [[2010]], the Decepticon military commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] acquired a source of infinite power called [[Zel Quartz]]. It drove him to madness, and he destroyed Cybertron while threatening to lay waste to the rest of the galaxy. Rodimus Prime and the Autobots desperately coordinated with the [[Quintesson]]s to use a timeslip device and travel back in time, preventing Shockwave from ever getting his hand on Zel Quartz. Unfortunately, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the remaining Decepticons learned of the mission, and intercepted the Autobots on the way through the timeslip.

Crashing in 2003 on [[Zel Samine]], where the quartz originated, Kup awoke with Arcee and Rodimus Prime. Separated from the rest of their team, they sent out an SOS and were met by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the present day Autobots. After explaining the situation, Kup and his allies joined up with Optimus to search for the Zel Quartz before the Decepticons could find it.

Wheeljack searched the planet for any records or power signatures that might be Zel Quartz. After three false leads, they finally located Zel Quartz at the [[Enormous Laser Transmission Array]]. After fighting through numerous Decepticon lieutenants, and facing the might of Megatron and Galvatron united, Kup and the Autobots secured the Zel Quartz and ultimately disposed of it so that it could do no further harm. With the rock no longer a threat, the Autobots of 2010 vanished and returned to their home timeline. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rebirth as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Sergeant Kup was part of the Autobot forces led by Rodimus who scored a decisive victory over the Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Galvatron}} He and Rodimus were put on trial by the [[Quintesson]]s. They faced death by [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] until [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] organized a well-timed coup. {{storylink|Mockery of Justice}} The pair subsequently had to run off to defend [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|'Til All Are One (Legends)|'Til All Are One}}

During a series of conflicts to defend and retain territory from the Decepticons, Kup and Ultra Magnus maintained the final defence against Galvatron and his Decepticons. Despite their valiant efforts, and Rodimus's plan to take on Trypticon alongside Metroplex, the Autobots were defeated. {{storylink|The Colossus War}} Ultra Magnus, Kup and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were kidnapped by [[Skuxxoid]]s during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}} Though the trio were sentenced to death by the Quints, the other Autobots turned up in time to save them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}}

Kup and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] foiled an attempt by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to resurrect [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"You're the worst shill I've ever seen! You're a disgrace to the medicine shill business!" "They didn't start chasing us until you turned on that getaway music!"]]

Sergeant Kup participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 25 units of Cybermetal and 10 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Kup EarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|"For the love of God, help me! I've been here for four days and a turtle's got ahold of my teeth!"]]

Kup was present when he heard Grimlock's plan to find reinforcements from the future. He thought it was bonkers, but could work.{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Primal Instinct}}
When Star Saber came by, Kup informed him of the plan, and that Perceptor had adapted the Spacebridge as a doorway through time. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|A Stich in Time}}
He went along with the Dinobots to greet the new recruit, as he feared the new recruit would be scared away upon seeing Grimlock. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Mixed Singals}}
Kup was dismayed that the recruit was an ape and didn't have an advanced design. Kup asked him if he was a Prime, and Optimus Primal introduced himself and said he qualifies as since he had been round the block with the Matrix. Primal then called for a tactical withdrawal, which Kup had to simplify for Grimlock.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Blast from the Past}}

In the Autobot war room, Mirage gave intel on Straxus's plan for the Moonbase, and Ultra Magnus assigned Kup for a Black Ops on the Moon. Prowl had Wheeljack equip him with an Orbital Bounce relay.{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Moonbase}}
Arriving at the Moon, Kup was about to infiltrate the Decepticon Moonbase when he heard Bludgeon and Offroad approaching. Offroad sensed a familiar presence, and Kup thought he was discovered,
but Offroad was, in fact, referring to [[Dead End (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Dead End]]. Kup and Ultra Magnus on the line heard that Dead End had a canister of [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]]. Kup knew he had to destroy the sample, and told Ultra Magnus he may not come back from this one.

He then burst into the room, armed with his grenade, and ordered Dead End to step away from the kill-switch. Bludgeon told him to stand down, and he may show him mercy, be Kup replied he was not familiar with the concept and fired, and his transmission was terminated. Prowl was about to accept that he had sacrificed himself for the Autobot cause when Kup came back online and told them he was still alive, fleeing from the collapsing complex and the Decepticons on his tail. He then told the Autobots to fetch Ratchet, as he's coming home.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Handle with Care}}

Arriving back on Earth, he greeted Hot Rod with the [[Universal greeting|Universal Greeting]]. Ultra Magnus had the command module prepped for debriefing, but Kup asked his fellow Autobots if they wanted to hear about the [[Shrikebat]]s of [[Dromedon]]. Which meant he needed to catch his breath, and he'll tell Ultra Magnus about the Moonbase mission later.

*'''Class:''' Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weaponry:''' He uses dual submachine guns, and every 10 seconds, he will use a long range cluster grenade that can be thrown over walls and deals higher DPS across a respectable area of effect.
*'''Ability: Orbital Bounce:''' Teleports to a target location and gains 70% damage reduction and immunity to slows and stuns for 5 (lvl 1) - 8.4 (lvl 10) seconds. {{note|This ability was fan-voted on the Transformers: Earth Wars BAND page.}}
**'''Cost''': 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:kup Kup at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
A seasoned veteran with plenty of adventures under his belt, Kup joined the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] program, where he was binary-bonded to [[Recoil (G1)|Recoil]]. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Toycommercial-Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Now, I'd like to digress from my prepared remarks to discuss how I invented the terlet. Stop your snickering! I spent three years on that terlet!"]]
*Kup, alongside Hot Rod and Blurr, joined Optimus Prime in a desert as he faced off against [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. As he charged into battle, Kup commented that it reminded him of the battle on [[Beta 4]] (not to be confused with the battle on [[Beta-Nine|Beta 9]].) {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, Rodimus Prime|Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, and Rodimus Prime commercial}}
*Kup and Hot Rod found themselves stranded on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. The two Autobots drove up to the edge of a greenish pool, from which a pile of Sharkticons emerged and attacked. Kup and Hot Rod fist-fighted their way through the ravenous 'bots, with help from an intervening Wheelie. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sharkticon|Sharkticon commercial}}
*Kup charged into battle alongside Rodimus Prime, Blurr, and Wheelie, firing at the enemy, until he got knocked aside by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s "rocket car" mode. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sixshot|Sixshot commercial}}
*As Rodimus Prime and Blurr drove into one of the Autobots' lab, Kup reported in distress that there has been an accident, and that the new Autobots were ''monsters!'' Thankfully, they still were Autobots nonetheless, and helped ward off a Decepticon attack. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Monsterbots|Monsterbots commercial}}
*A younger Kup enticed [[you]] to join the [[Elite Guard]], so that you could help stamp out Decepticon threats such as [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and keep Cybertron safe! {{storylink|BotCon 2009: Join the Elite Guard!|Join the Elite Guard!}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Kup (G1)/toys}}

==Notes==
[[File:Kupcharactermodelcomparison.jpg|thumb|"Legend has it, my great-grandpappy stumbled upon this recipe when he was trying to invent a cheap substitute for holy water."]]
[[File:FriedmanAuctionKupModelEdit.jpg|thumb|"Didn't you wonder why you were getting checks for doing absolutely nothing?" "I figured because the Democrats were in power again."]]
*In [[Ron Friedman]]'s very [[The Transformers: The Movie (first draft)|early 1984 draft]] of the 1986 movie, the role of grizzled elderly veteran in the movie's initial battle was fulfilled by '''Tanker''', who would have worn an eyepatch to cover a missing optic and transformed into a Sherman tank.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgcX9kGUpDw</ref>
*Like the rest of the central ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' cast, Kup had a preliminary [[character model]] by [[Floro Dery]] that was revised by Japanese artists before final animation. And just like the rest of the central movie cast, that early model was used as a basis for his toy design, and for his Marvel Comics appearances. Like the other movie characters, Kup's early model often appeared in the Generation 1 cartoon as a result of production errors (in particular, he spends the entirety of "[[The Rebirth, Part 2]]" in the design), but it was also deliberately employed in the episode "[[Chaos (episode)|Chaos]]", where it was used [[:File:Kup model comparison Chaos.jpg|in flashback scenes]] to represent a younger version of the character. The final model features a slimmer torso, a differently-shaped belt and boots and signs of aging.
*Regardless of whether they were drawing him to the specifications of his finalized character model or the early design, [[AKOM]] would always use the early design as a colour reference. Consequently, Kup always appears with a slightly different colour scheme in AKOM episodes, with grey boots and hip-pouches instead of the grey-green they should be.
*In 2010, a set of Kup's original color models from ''The Transformers: The Movie'' went up for sale on Heritage Auctions, sold from [[Ron Friedman]]'s collection of [[Sunbow Productions]] materials. He looked extremely teal.
*In the Japanese ''[[Asterisk Story]]'' online manga, a little lost kitty is rescued from certain death (well, being stuck in a tree) by [[Ai Kuruma]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]]. That kitty is named [[Cher]] (Kup's Japanese name).
*The [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' series [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]], another old coot, resembles Kup's Cybertronian vehicle mode from the [[War Within (comic)|War Within comic]] series. This similarity was brought to the fore by Brakedown GTS, a "powered-up" [[redeco]] of the character with the colors changed to resemble Kup's. In fact, the color guide for the redeco, revealed on Hasbro's website, showed that "Kup" was a working name for Brakedown GTS. Artist [[Don Figueroa]] originally designed Kup's alt-mode based on [[:File:G1 StarscreamsGhost BackwardsKup.jpg|an animation error]] from "[[Starscream's Ghost]]", in which Kup drove backwards!<ref>{{citesocial|quote=This is where I got the idea for his Cybertronian mode for War Within 😊|link=https://twitter.com/SketchyFig/status/1667556253705588737|name=Don Figueroa|site=Twitter|year=2023|month=06|day=10}}</ref>
*He claims on his MySpace page (see External links) that he's a [[Covenant (group)|Pisces]].<ref>Kup's Myspace page was created by [[Nick Roche]] to promote his IDW "[[Spotlight: Kup]]" story.</ref> It is best to remember, however, that at the time he wrote this, he was utterly insane.
*Most of Kup's [[Tech Spec]] stats drop when he becomes a Targetmaster, including, perhaps most oddly, his firepower.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cher''' (チャー ''Chā''),<ref>As in "tea'''cher'''", not the musician. An alternate romanization is "Chear", used twice in English on the Kup/Wheelie "Future Cybertrons" reissue.</ref> '''Kup''' (カップ ''Kappu'')
*''French:'' '''Kaisso''' (Canada), '''Coupe''' (France, early season 3, "Goblet"), '''Vérité''' (France, "Truth"), '''Baril''' (France, ''The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2'', "Barrel")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Kup''', '''(Űr)Zsaru''' (''The Movie'', "(Space) Cop")
*''Italian:'' '''Kup''' (''The Movie''), '''Blitz''' (cartoon), '''Char''' (''The Headmasters'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kup''' (Taiwan, 卡布 ''Khǎ Pù''), '''Bēizi''' (China, 杯子, "Cup")
*''Russian:'' '''Vorchun''' (cartoon, Ворчун, "Grumbler")

==References==
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Doublecross

2025-07-28T03:01:07Z

Odinson: The adding of link to his Aligned counterpart at the top of the page to mirror the RiD2025 character's.

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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot sometimes called Twinferno|the Aligned Autobot|Twinferno}}
:''Doublecross is an [[Autobot]] [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Doublecross mb.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Oh, no room for me in the '''80s'', but now I'm supposed to come when you call, [[Simon Furman|Simon]]?!]]

You can't depend on '''Doublecross''' (aka '''Twinferno'''<ref name="twinferno">"Twinferno" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for new toys representing the ''Generation 1'' Doublecross character, ''presumably'' because the name "Doublecross" is currently not available as a [[trademark]], first used for a non-transforming ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' figure released as part of the 2015-onwards [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' line]], and subsequently also for a transforming figure from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016. It was ''also'' used as the name of an [[Twinferno|actual character]] from ''Robots in Disguise'' that had its own toys.</ref>), since he is literally of two minds about... well, everything. Each of his beast heads has its own personality and they can't agree on anything. Make a deal or set plans with one hissing half of Doublecross and you'll likely find the other knew nothing about it and refuses to help. And don't think that getting him to transform to robot mode will help, as there's no way of knowing which mind is in control. Just about the only thing they can agree with themselves on is destroying [[Decepticon]]s. Thankfully they are, at least, good at that.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[File:Brothersinarmor-doublecross-smash.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Here's the pitch...it's a double play!]]
Doublecross, along with the other Monsterbots, joined [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] on his travels to [[Nebulos]] in search of peace. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

The dream of peace proved faulty when the Decepticons followed them there and began taking control of the planet. Along with his fellow Monsterbots and various other Autobots, Doublecross took part in the attempted defense of the [[Mercury Gardens of Melanossus]], smashing a Decepticon with a hurled chunk of concrete. As the Decepticon Headmasters unleashed their full firepower, however, Doublecross was of two minds about the situation, with one head saying they must fall back, while the other head demanded that they stay and fight. [[Grotusque]] agreed with the first head and ordered a retreat.

[[File:Brothersinarmor-monsterbots3.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|A walking session of Congress.]]
Upon returning to the Autobots' swamp encampment, Doublecross and Grotusque dejectedly reported the outcome of the battle to their fellow Autobots.

Not long afterward, Doublecross's flight abilities proved useful as the Autobots left Nebulos, awkwardly returning to their orbiting ship, the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]''. He may or may not have been carrying a fellow Autobot as a passenger. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

The ''Steelhaven'' made its way to Earth's orbit, and eventually its crew met up with the Ark's. Following a dispute over leadership of the Autobots, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] decided to settle their differences in ritual combat on the Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], with all other Autobots in attendance being witnesses to the duel. When the Decepticons interrupted the proceedings with a surprise attack, Doublecross participated in the giant Autobot-Decepticon rumble which ensued. {{storylink|Totaled!}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Legends'' comic (1)====
The Monsterbots were created by [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] in 2011 and programmed with low intelligence to keep them from rampaging like some other beast-type Transformers. Their strange personalities made them unsuitable to be placed on the frontlines, leading to their being stationed on Beast where they were treated as equals by the Beastformers and eventually developed more advanced intelligence. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
[[File:RebellionOnPlanetBeast-Doublecross.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66 | What do you mean?! - You snore! - Oh I don't- anyway, you have bad breath! - Because you never brush my teeth! - Oh, stop quickly, let's have a cup of tea!]]
{{voiceactor|[[Michihiro Ikemizu]] (right head, Japanese), [[Kōji Totani]] (left head, Japanese)}}
Doublecross and the Monsterbots were sent to the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]], where the Decepticons were enslaving the natives. After they helped free the slaves and the Decepticons were driven away, Rodimus Prime ordered the Monsterbots to stay on Beast just in case the enemy returned. Grotusque and Repugnus said they had nothing against that, while Doublecross just quietly hung out in the background. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}}

[[File:UltraMagnusDies DoublecrossVsHorrorcons.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|The Horrorcons play Double Dragon.]]
Eventually, the Monsterbots were called away from the planet to serve as reinforcements during a battle against the Decepticons on planet [[Paradise]]. Doublecross literally fought fire with fire as his right head tried to extinguish a burning forest using its flaming breath. The left head chastised him for such stupid thinking before realizing that it didn't have a "water-breath" either, and both opted for stomping the flames out. Shortly afterwards, Doublecross joined up with the other Monsterbots, and together they defeated [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and helped drive the Decepticons off the planet. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

Doublecross later found himself on [[Earth]], separated from the other two Monsterbots. He defended an Autobot energy facility in [[Florida|Miami]] from a Decepticon attack, and spent most of the time arguing with himself until the [[Horrorcon]] duo attacked him. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}
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====''Legends'' comic (2)====
The Monsterbots returned to Beast to aid the Beastformers in their war against the [[Laser Beast]]s, during which Doublecross set out to recover the [[Three Wise Ones]]' gems from the enemy side. While he succeeded, he was attacked by [[Tigerburn]] who tore his robot mode head off using the [[Stag Hunter]]. {{storylink|LG51 Doublecross Prologue}} While his body remained functional, he lost his sense of self and became a mindless puppet used as a weapon by the Laser Beasts. While chasing [[White Leo]] to the [[Legends World]], Tigerburn brought Doublecross along and modified him to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]]-compatible, allowing the Laser Beast Headmaster to take full control of the Monsterbot's body. Armed with the [[Haywire|Haywire Laser]], the Tigerburn-Doublecross combination came close to defeating White Leo before [[White Lune]] removed Tigerburn and used the Three Wise Ones' gems to merge White Leo with Doublecross's severed head, turning him into a Headmaster. When White Leo connected to Doublecross's body, his mind was restored and he helped defeat Tigerburn. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 51|Bonus Edition Vol. 51}}

Doublecross and White Leo returned to Beast to lead the revolution against Tigerburn's forces. Repugnus and [[Hedgehog]] arrived from the Legends World with many more Headmasters and allies as reinforcements. A desperate Tigerburn tried to use the Gems and Battle Bases to regain the advantage. Doublecross combined with White Leo and used White Lune in her Haywire Laser form to beat back the legendary forces. White Leo separated from Doublecross and engaged Tigerburn directly, leading the two of them to impose peace on Beast by crystallizing under the power of the Three Gems. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}

By the year [[2038]], peace still reigned on Beast when Doublecross and the Monsterbots met the refugees from the Legends World there. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} [[Galvatron II]] led an attack on Beast to steal its energy, prompting White Leo to emerge from chrysalis and remerge with Doublecross. Galvatron proved too powerful for the Monsterbots, however, and Doublecross threw White Leo away to save his friend from execution. This prompted a response from the [[Three Wise Ones]], who emerged from their power gems to bless the self-sacrificing attitude of the Monsterbots. The Gem of Fire became a mechanical entity, merging with Doublecross to empower him with Beast Energy. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}}

Galvatron was able to temporarily steal the Gem of Fire from Doublecross, {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Repugnus)|Repugnus Chapter}} but Grotusque got it back and the Decepticons were driven from the planet. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grotusque)|Grotusque Chapter}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
The three Monsterbots and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] constituted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s team during the search for [[Metascan Alpha]]. The group ended up on a desolate moon, confronted by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s. Ultra Magnus insisted they ignore the Decepticons and continue with their mission. They flew down to the planet below, only to find it under attack by the [[Destructon]]s. Doublecross was quickly batted aside by [[Medusa]]. The Autobots beat a hasty retreat back to the moon, where the Destructons began beating on the Decepticons. Magnus and Doublecross aided the Decepticons, leading to the forming of a truce between the two factions. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===3H comics===
Less than 3 [[Units of time|deca-cycles]] after the [[reformatting]] of Cybertron into a [[technorganic]] wonderland, Doublecross and his fellow Monsterbots (apparently all having undergone the [[Great Upgrade]] downsizing) were seen exiting a bar on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]] soused out of their minds on some high quality [[energon]]. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}} If they had been a bit less drunk or exited just a bit later, they likely would have run smack into [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] and the [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobots]]. As it is... they just missed another chance to actually DO something. ''sigh.''

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Maximum Dinobots issue 2|''Maximum Dinobots'' #2]]}}
[[File:OP1 Hooligan.jpg|thumb|left|Murder is wrong!]]
In the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Doublecross was seen among the crowd of protesters rallying against the [[Outback (G1)|Autobot cop]] who reportedly killed an unarmed [[Hefter|Decepticon agitator]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

[[File:DoublecrossBadPun.JPG|upright=1.95|thumb|Hideous murder is a gas! Whooo!]]
In modern times, Doublecross and the other Monsterbots traveled to [[Earth]] to bail out [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 2|Maximum Dinobots #2}} Upon arrival, Doublecross slaughtered [[Sunstreaker clone|Machination Headmasters]] by ripping them in two, incinerating them, and subjecting them to an extremely awful pun. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 3|Maximum Dinobots #3}}

After the initial bout of Headmaster slaughter, the Monsterbots agreed to drop the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] off at Machination HQ for a final reckoning. Aboard their ship, Doublecross and Grotusque observed quietly (and slightly menacingly) as Repugnus negotiated a fee with Grimlock. The Monsterbots dropped the Dynobots off at their destination, while taking some anti-air fire. Luckily, the Monsterbots' ship was well-armed and they were able to easily destroy all ground defenses with a blanket dispersal of firepower. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 4|Maximum Dinobots #4}}

Their agreement with the Dynobots called for evac as well, and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]], and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] eventually showed up to be pulled out. Repugnus even offered up membership in the Monsterbots to the trio. But the three Dynobots eventually decided that they would stay behind to fight after all. The Monsterbots presumably left the planet shortly thereafter. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 5|Maximum Dinobots #5}}

[[File:Boss IDW.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|How in the Inferno does he ''fire'' those?]]
Having returned to Cybertron after the war ended, Doublecross was enjoying a drink at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}} Much later he joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' under the command of a reformed [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} He was hanging out at [[Swerve's]] for movie night when parts of the ''Lost Light'' suddenly started disappearing, forcing the crew to abandon ship. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} After the whole mess had been dealt with and the ship returned, Doublecross returned to Swerve's only to be knocked out cold when [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] spiked the drinks. {{storylink|slaughterhouse Part 2: The Road Not Taken|The Road Not Taken}} He and Repugnus collapsed on top of [[Rung (G1)|Rung]], trapping him. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}

[[File:Repugnus_Doublecross_prewake_adobespark.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.6|Hey, hey, am I bugging you? Get it?]] When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] announced the news of [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]]'s prewake, Doublecross was one of the many Autobots present. While Rodimus gave the speech, Doublecross seemed to be bugging Repugnus. {{storylink|The Sensuous Frame}}

When [[Getaway]] put the final stages of his mutiny into play, Doublecross, like most members of the crew, chose to side with the escapologist. After the Protectobots returned from Cybertron, Doublecross was part of the security crew dispatched to their shuttle bay. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
During the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]], Doublecross served under City Commander [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] in defense of [[Uraya]] against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s clone soldiers. {{storylink|Termination}}

===''TransTech''===
[[File:Offworlderprisoners-CMW.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|right|2 Riders enter the arm-wrestle. 1 Rider leaves.]]
Doublecross was one of many 'bots being held in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Offworlder Maximum Security Prison. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
'''Twinferno''' was partnered with the ancient [[Titan Master]] [[Daburu (TR)|Daburu]], who could provide an Energon jolt to propel Twinferno's systems to peak performance. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Daburu/Twinferno packaging bio}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:Finale-ArceeDoublecross.jpg|thumb|left|Rock 'Em Sock 'Em® Robots.]]
Doublecross was one of the many Transformers enslaved by [[King Sombra]] until [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Applejack]] freed him. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Doublecross and the Monsterbots were created accidentally during an attempt to create new Autobots. [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] raced to warn [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] of the accident, as the wild Monsterbots trashed the lab where they were born. Thankfully the Decepticons [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and [[Octane]] attacked just then and the Monsterbots burst out of the building through the wall to fight them. Doublecross took on Cyclonus, chomping on him with both mouths. Rodimus expressed relief that, though they were monsters, at least they were Autobot monsters. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Monsterbots|Monsterbots commercial}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Strings Kozisek]] (English)}}
====''Autobot'' story====
{{Note|Doublecross was a bonus character available for use in the Autobot campaign during the second runthrough.}}

====''Decepticon'' story====
As [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s forces infiltrated the Ranpas geothermal plant, Doublecross confronted them as they approached the main power collector for the plant. After a brief struggle, Doublecross was forced to retreat. Megatron was not impressed. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Doublecross's two dragon mode heads rarely agreed on anything, other than their shared hatred of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1-toy Doublecross.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Two head-hands are better than one!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Doublecross''' (Monsterbot, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-100'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Rust-ray rifle]]"

: Released in the fourth year of the Hasbro US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line (third in Europe and Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line), Monsterbot Doublecross transforms into a two-headed dragon with hints of organic limbs (he's the very first Transformer to have organic-like detailing, in fact). Pressing a lever on his back causes "cold" sparks to shoot from his dragon-mode collarbone and the buzzsaw in his chest to vibrate up and down.

: As he does not have actual hands in robot mode, his "rust-ray rifle" pegs into holes in his dragon-heads' jaws. There is a minor variation to the rifle: some have twin holes just above the "ammo clip", while others have two raised circles.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Doublecross/doublecross.htm More information on Doublecross at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Deluxe-Twinferno.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Our love ain’t nothing but a monster with two heads.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Daburu & Autobot Twinferno''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right guns, [[Daburu (TR)#Toys|Daburu]] Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

: "Autobot Twinferno" is part of the third wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class toys, transforming from a two-headed dragon into a robot and back. His weapons can be wielded separately in [[5 mm post]]-compatible holes in his dragon heads, wings, and hands or tab into the top of his shoulders. The weapons can also combine into a double-barreled weapon that can be piloted by Titan Master figures or be pegged into the robot or dragon's back. While in dragon mode, Daburu can ride in a compartment within the stomach, or stand on the dragon's back. His monster mode retains its organically-detailed limbs and sports a small, nonfunctional circular sawblade in the chest as a homage to the original figure.

: The figure was a commonly-found shelfwarmer of the line, often lining entire pegs with unsold figures even through future wave releases.

: Twinferno was later [[retool]]ed into his fellow Monsterbots [[Grotusque#Generations|Grotusque]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#PWTSE|Repugnus]], ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' [[Fangry (G1)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Fangry]], and his body (sans the head) serves as a model for the non-toy ''Legends'' version of [[Scorponok (G1)#Legends comic 2|BlackZarak's Transtector]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG51-Targetmaster-Doublecross.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey! Somebody lost their Targetmaster!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Targetmaster Doublecross''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[November 25]], 2017
:*''ID number'': '''LG51'''
:*''Accessories'': [[White Leo#Legends|White Leo]] Headmaster, [[White Lune#Legends|Haywire]] Targetmaster

: Released in the twenty-third wave of Takara's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' line, "Targetmaster Doublecross" is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe figure, now in anime-accurate colors, with his now-[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner painted up as the ''[[Beastformers (franchise)|Beastformers]]'' character [[White Leo#Legends|White Leo]].

: Doublecross also comes with his own Targetmaster [[White Lune#Legends|Haywire]] (Haywire's mold was probably not production-ready in time for [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Legends|''Legends'' Blurr]], hence the odd release pairing with Doublecross), who attaches to his dragon mode chest thanks to minor retooling to add an additional 5 mm port.
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==Merchandise==
===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Twinferno.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Some Hasbro employee circa 2014 really loved this guy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Twinferno''' (Tiny Titans, [[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''3'''
:*''Number'': '''12/12'''

: Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of "Twinferno" is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode, spitting fire from one of his dragon-head hands.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

: This is also the first toy/merchandise of the character to use the "Twinferno" name.

==Notes==
* Doublecross's [[Tech Spec]] gives him a Strength rating of "1". This is presumably an editing gaffe, since the only other times a "1" showed up in anybody's ratings were in cases such as the Mini-Vehicles and [[Throttlebot]]s, under "Firepower"—indicating that they had no guns at all! However, Doublecross's "1" was taken at face value by the ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile books, which state that Doublecross is extremely weak, as well as his ''Titan Return'' figure's stat card, which gives him a 5, the same as smaller characters like [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. None of his fictional portrayals follow this, however.
* All of their original instruction graphics depict [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]] with Doublecross's rust-ray rifle and Doublecross with Repugnus's venom laser.
* Doublecross is depicted as having functional hands in his alt-mode but not in his robot mode, a rarity (possibly unique) among Generation 1 characters.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Doublecross''' (ダブルクロス ''Daburukurosu'')
*''French:'' '''Traître'''
*''Italian:'' '''Drekbot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shuāngtóulóng''' (China, 双头龙, "Twin-headed Dragon")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Lost Light crew]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:TransTech Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2

2025-04-27T02:28:07Z

Odinson: /* Continuity notes */

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|title="Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2"
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|airdate=[[October 22]], 1985
|written by=[[Earl Kress]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
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'''With the Dinobots having deserted the dying Autobots, Spike and Carly must find them and save the Autobots.'''

==Synopsis==
The [[space bridge]] doors open, and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] and [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] find themselves facing the business end of [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]'s gun arm! He fires a ray that vaporizes Carly's car right out from under them. Fleeing through [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Decepticon Headquarters]], the two humans manage to take refuge inside a small hole in a computer, a space where Shockwave won't fire after them for fear of damaging the equipment. Carly attempts to work the machine, but is hit by a surge of electricity and falls into a nearby pit, damaging the computer, but also twisting her ankle in the process. [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] contacts Shockwave and orders him to send [[Cybertonium]] before the [[Decepticon]]s die, but Carly's tinkering has left the Space Bridge non-functional.

[[File:DesertionDinobots2 Swoop humans.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Humans collect Transformers. Me Swoop collects humans!]]

Using Wheeljack's thumb radio, Spike makes contact with [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]], who is pretty much the only person standing at Autobot Headquarters, as the Autobots are all shut down. Sparkplug uses [[Teletraan I]] to guide them out of the computer and toward [[Wheeljack's workshop|Wheeljack's old lab]]. Carly gets them through the door, but before they can start looking for Wheeljack's stash of Cybertonium, someone or something starts pounding on the roof. Spike finds a rifle and blasts the intruder, who is revealed to be... [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]!

The errant Dinobot explains that the Dinobots were captured by the Decepticons after a fight in Decepticon Headquarters, and taken to the [[Cybertonium Pit]]. The three are guided by Sparkplug to the [[Mass Transit System]]. Unfortunately, the tube carrying their car is damaged, and they can no longer communicate with Sparkplug. Deep underground, the three are nearly killed when they activate old defense systems. Swoop saves the day, but his wings are damaged.

Reaching the surface, they find an abandoned city, which has clearly seen better days. Carly discovers a records room, with a datatrack which explains the history of the [[Great War (G1)|terrible war between the Autobots and Decepticons]]. Swoop says that he never knew the war had gone on for so long, but they are soon captured by a [[Sentinel (G1)|Sentinel]].

[[File:DesertionDinobots2 Grimlock kill drones.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Taste like chicken.]]

Taken to the Cybertonium Pit, they discover that Shockwave altered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]' [[memory circuit]]s, making them think they're loyal to the Decepticons. Carly is able to repair their memory circuits, and the Dinobots thank Carly and Spike for rescuing them (except [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], of course). Now that the Dinobots are themselves, Spike comes up with an escape plan. He and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] start arguing, so the Sentinel decides to remove the humans. When the force field surrounding them comes down, the Dinobots destroy the drones. The Dinobots take the kids to an access tube, and Grimlock carries them up.

[[File:DesertionDinobots2 Dinobots Cybertonium.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Me Grimlock always have room for Jell-o!"]]

Meanwhile, Sparkplug sends a message to Cybertron, saying that he has managed to direct the space bridge to land outside the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]]. Shockwave contacts Megatron, saying that he has sufficient Cybertonium, and the Space Bridge is repaired, but that he has lost control of the destination site. Having overheard this, the Dinobots overwhelm Shockwave, and although Shockwave is able to hit Swoop, the Dinobots and humans manage to escape back to Earth with a shipment of Cybertonium.

At the Autobot base, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] awards Spike and Carly with medals, making them "[[Honorary Autobot]]s". Grimlock decides to follow the Autobot leader's orders, and the Dinobots rejoin the [[Autobot]]s... until Grimlock no longer feels like following Prime's orders.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
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*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (6)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] (7)
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (8)
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (9)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)

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*[[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]] (1)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (5)

|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (2)
*[[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (3)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (4)

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*[[Early war history records Transformers|History records Transformers]] (11)
*[[Sentinel (G1)|Sentinel robots]] (12)
}}

==Quotes==
"That was my car, not an Autobot. Decepticreep!" 
"I don't think he cares, Carly."
:—'''Carly''' and '''Spike''' after Shockwave destroys Carly's car

"The more I see of this planet, the more I like it." 
"The more I see of it, the more tired I get."
:—'''Carly''' as she marvels at Cybertron while '''Spike''' despairs over the huge stairs

[[File:DesertionDinobots2 Mass transit junction.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
'''Spike'''/'''Carly''': WHOA! 
'''Swoop''': Why you make ''that'' noise? 
'''Spike''': Because we just left our stomachs back up there. Hoh-oh! 
'''Swoop''': Me glad me not have stomach to leave. 
:—Spike and Carly get a tiny bit of motion sickness sympathy from Swoop.

"Metal of good old days not so good!"
:—'''Swoop''' doesn't think much of the traps in the tunnels. He's going to think even less of the [[Quintesson|guys who built them]].

"Almost forgot — me Swoop can transform!"
:—In standard Dinobot fashion, '''Swoop''' hits on a solution for getting around with a damaged ''Pterodactyl'' wing.

"Millions of years ago, Cybertron was a planet of peace...until the Decepticons, lusting for power, began a terrible war. Not designed for combat, the Autobots were overwhelmed and subjugated by their evil opponents. While many Autobots fled Cybertron, a few valiant survivors devised new tactics and launched a counter-offensive on their arch-foes. And thus began a terrible series of wars. Many times, both sides have claimed victory, but this has been short-lived, for the Autobots have overthrown Decepticon tyrants, and, likewise, Decepticon treachery has toppled many a peaceful Autobot ruler. And to this day, the war rages on."
:— A '''computer''' telling the history of the Autobot-Decepticon conflict

[[File:Grimlock01.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Me say you PREGNANT.]]
"No! Me hate you!" 
"Well, I'm not nuts about you, either!" 
"Me not do what you say!" 
"You lunky bag of bolts, you can't do anything!"
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Spike''' fake a fight within the Cybertonium Pit.

'''Slag''': Even though Dinobots not like it... 
'''Snarl''': ...We take orders from you now... 
'''Grimlock''': ...Until ''next time'' me Grimlock no '''''feel''''' like it. 
:—A warm fuzzy moment, Dinobot style.

==Notes==
===Production information===
* First draft script: 4 March 1985
* Script revised by [[Ron Friedman]]: 7 March 1985

===Deleted scenes===
Changed scenes
* Originally, the history video told a very different story of the Transformers’ origins. It states that during the first millennium of Cybertron, the planet was invaded by evil machines from another world. Able to fly and transform, they decimated the inhabitants and nearly won the First Galactic Machine War. The survivors rebuilt their bodies, naming themselves “Autobots” and also gaining the ability to transform. The video ends on the ominous note “But we had not heard the last from the robots known as…the Decepticons!”

Deleted scenes
* Once the two humans reach Wheeljack’s workshop, they spot a stack of storage bins labelled “Cybertonium”. Standing atop Spike’s shoulders, Carly peers in to find the bins empty. Realising the Decepticons stole the contents, the two are thrown off-balance and sent tumbling to the floor by the pounding coming from the roof.
* As Spike attempts to dig his commandeered laser weapon out from the rubble, the shadowy figure (Swoop) begins widening the hole made in the roof with its own laser. Following Sparkplug’s instructions via the thumb radio, Carly attempts to access the control panel for the entrance doors and erect a forcefield. Before she can press the button, a shot from the shadowy figure’s weapon destroys the control panel. Spike then fires his weapon again and sends the attacker falling into the workshop.
* In a callback to Part 1, Swoop leans over while Ratchet and Wheeljack are repairing him, telling Mirage. “You forget Cybertron, Mirage. Cybertron not nice anymore!”

===Continuity notes===
*Shockwave curses Spike and Carly as "miserable glitches".
*When Swoop escapes the Decepticon guards, he is shown flying over [[Great Dome|Iacon]] as the Autobots left it in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
*The Cybertonium pits are located at "3-5-4 Zeta-Alpha-Mark 7".
*Shockwave refers to Swoop as a "foreign robot".
*Gadgets and powers:
**As mentioned above, Shockwave can ''vaporize'' things with a ray from his gun arm. What things? Cars, robots, machinery, just about anything, it would seem. How have the Decepticons not won the war with this guy on their side??
**Swoop can launch a couple of stubby little missiles out of his upper chest.
**The Dinobots' memory circuits can be bypassed via something or other in their chests. It sounds bizarre, but Bumblebee apparently had memory chips in his chest in "[[Transport to Oblivion]]", and Brainstorm later declares that he and his compatriots all have "auxiliary memory circuits" in their chests.
*Swoop and the humans wander into what appears to be an abandoned underground city on Cybertron. The notion of Cybertron cities being built one atop the next would be revisited in the ''Beast Machines'' cartoon, many years later.
*This episode gives us a rare glimpse into Cybertron's past via a sort of mini-documentary:
**The footage features a ''ton'' of totally made-up robot and vehicle designs.
**The ships used by fleeing Autobots in the datatracks are the [[Vanguard-class Deep Space Interceptor|same type]] as the Ark.
**The documentary suggests that the Autobots created the art of transforming, something that "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]" corroborates.
**This was the first episode where a Transformer that isn't a hologram or a clone is shown to be destroyed.
*For the most part, this is the last time the Dinobots would be shown as rebellious, intimidating warriors in the original animated continuity, as by their next appearance in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' they are happy to work with other Autobots, and by [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Season 3]], are generally used as comedic foils.
*Since Cybertron clearly sucked up a bunch of Earth's atmosphere in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1]]", we can forgive Carly and Spike's ability to breathe there. (Of course, Cybertron was human-inhabitable even before that incident, as demonstrated by Chip's visit in "[[Divide and Conquer]]".) Awful handy of it to have human-compatible gravity (which it would need anyway to actually hold on to that atmosphere.)

===Real-world references===
[[File:DisertionDinobots2 humans medals.JPG|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"I got shot through space, my car was disintegrated, I got lost and injured on an alien planet, captured by giant evil robots and made to act as slave mining labor, all to save your lives, and all I get is this lousy medal? That's it, I want a new car. And it better not be one of the Autobots acting like a car."]]

*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
**Spike's laser shot hits Swoop with the sound of [[Obi-Wan Kenobi|Ben Kenobi]] and [[Darth Vader]] cutting through some machinery on the [[Death Star]].
**The same sound is used as part of the heat-seeking missiles' engines.
**''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine rumble as Swoop starts his "fancy flying", then ''Falcon'' engine burst, then Death Star superlaser, then [[TIE Fighter]] engine as he finally crashes.

===Animation and technical errors===
*An establishing shot shows us a pile of nonfunctional Autobots. Among them is Jazz, now back in his complete robot mode after being stuck as a half-car, half-robot last episode.
*Coloring errors:
**In the pile-of-Autobots shot, Prowl's head crest is white instead of red, Jazz's tires are white, Bumblebee's groin is gray instead of yellow, and Brawn's gauntlets are yellow instead of gray.
**Would anybody recognize Slag if they colored his face ''right''?
***The front of Slag's checkguard is white instead of red as Carly fixes him.
***His whole face is white as the energy fence deactivates, and again as he returns to robot mode and escapes from the pit.
***The "side panels" of his head are white as Optimus Prime starts to address the Dinobots (his eyes are also colored red, and next to him, Sludge has empty white voids instead of eyes.)
***White cheekguard-fronts again as Slag speaks his final line. His chest plate is also gray instead of white.
**After their escape, the Dinobots stop to figure out which way to go; in this shot, Grimlock's head is light gray, and Slag's dino head is light gray instead of yellow.
**During the final scene, Swoop can be seen being repaired (presumably having his blown-up wing replaced, since he only has one), but his intact wing is the same color as the bed he's lying on, and his beak is red. And Ratchet, standing at the foot of the bed, is red and gray.
*One of Teletraan I's displays labels Spike and Carly's location as "DECEPTKON COMPUTER BRAIN".
*Where's Spike been carrying that rather largish [[photon light]] he pulls out? It's way too big to fit in a pocket.
*Carly's "oop!" happens before she actually stumbles. She's calmly saying "Let me lean on your shoulder" while nearly pitching face-first into the ground.
*Predictably, the entrance to Wheeljack's lab looks completely different than when we saw it in "Divide and Conquer". So does the access panel for the door. Neither of those looked like the entrance seen in "The Ultimate Doom, Part 3", but that seems to have been a back door.
*As is common in the cartoon universe, the metal ceiling of Wheeljack's lab cracks and crumbles like rock.
*As Swoop explains what happened to the Dinobots, he's speaking his narration IN the flashback. Not necessarily a mistake, but a very odd stylistic choice if not.
*Swoop's wing damage is missing in the very next shot of him after it happens ("Must've triggered switch!"). And then it's back when he tries to avoid some heat-seeking missiles. ("Wing won't work!").
*After he's shot by the Decepticon guard, Swoop falls over with a very organic-sounding thump.
*The Dinobots are all busily loading, loading, loading while they declare that they don't want to leave the Cybertonium pits. But when Carly decides to check Snarl's circuits, he's just standing there doing nothing.
*During the "history of Cybertron" segment, there is a [[Early war history records Transformers|pink and a grey generic]] who is among the Decepticons that round up a group of Autobots. It is seen again shortly afterwards... among a group of (if the narration is something to go by) ''Autobots'' who show off their newly acquired transformation abilities.
*When Shockwave appears on the guard's communication screen his gun hand has been replaced by a normal hand.

===Continuity errors===
*Victor Caroli's voiceover recap incorrectly describes the Autobots as "energy depleted"; in actuality, they're suffering mechanical breakdowns.
*At the end of Part 1, Shockwave fires (with two guns!) into the opening Space Bridge elevator door, triggering a huge explosion (which the "in our last episode" recap is kind enough to replay for us at the episode's start.) At the opening of this episode, however, he's just standing there when the elevator doors open, aiming his gun arm; his hand-held pistol is gone. After a second, he fires a ray that vaporizes Carly's car out from under its two human passengers, but doesn't cause any human-eviscerating explosions. It's not the first time that ''The Transformers'' has solved an unsolvable problem by just ignoring it, but it's one of the most flagrant.
:*An earlier draft of the scripts for the two episodes had the sequence make considerably more sense - the explosion isn't mentioned at all!<ref name="script">[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/mp-700-transformers-part-1-1984-1985.html Scripts for the ''Transformers'' cartoon] at the Sunbow Marvel Archive.</ref>
*Incidentally, the ability to vaporize an entire automobile's worth of mass would seem to be a pretty useful power for an evil robot whose opponents frequently transform into automobiles, but it's never seen outside of this episode's opening sequence.
*Also incidentally, Shockwave sure does stand there for an awfully long time, letting the clearly-still-alive humans run off into his headquarters.
[[File:Dotdinos2 teletraan simulation.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
*Improbable viewpoints:
**Most of the monitor imagery in this episode is simulated pictures constructed by Teletraan I to keep Sparkplug abreast of Spike and Carly's progress. All well and good, but it does seem to rule out any possibility that all those other unlikely camera views in all those other episodes were super-realistic computer simulations.
**Is Megatron collapsed against the video monitor console... or do the Decepticons have a camera on the floor?
*Spike and Carly happen upon a stack of energon cubes, and the script makes a point of having Spike wonder aloud where they came from, since Cybertron is supposed to be out of energy. Oddly, the episode does nothing to address this mystery—presumably they were sent up by the Decepticons Earth, though they haven't actually been shown to do that since "[[The Ultimate Doom]]", this two-parter being the first use of the space bridge since season one.
*Superhuman Spike and Carly:
**Spike and Carly manage to avoid all injury despite being in Carly's car when Shockwave disintegrated it.
**Spike manages to hold back an approximately 20+ foot tall metal door weighing several tons from crushing him and Carly.
**He also lifts a metal gun that's bigger than he is!
**Both he and Carly manage to hang on to Swoop's giant metal claws through a gut-wrenching series of aerial maneuvers. They're both fine when he drops them before crashing.
*When Carly and Spike reach Wheeljack's lab, Carly opens the door without ever knowing the pass code. It's not impossible that she got the code from [[Chip Chase]], who systematically guessed the code in "[[Divide and Conquer]]", but it does seem a bit on the unlikely side. Wheeljack also has a Decepticon symbol on his doorway, presumably put there by the Decepticons who sealed the entrance... but it wasn't there either of the last two times we saw the lab.
*Carly's ankle somehow repairs itself. Or was she faking just to get Spike to carry her everywhere? Maybe she found something in Wheeljack's lab that could heal her ankle or function as a brace.
*It's a cartoon convention that a missile can't harm you unless it physically hits you, no matter how close it gets, so we can cut ''The Transformers'' a little slack in this regard. However, the absurdity of it is a bit flagrant as Swoop dodges missiles in the extremely tight confines of a hallway, where the missiles have several chances to explode basically right next to him.
*The Decepticon drones don't keep watch over the pit as Carly reprograms the (stationary) Dinobots.
*Sparkplug says he's altered the space bridge destination by tapping into the Decepticons' computers. He never mentions how he managed to build an entire space bridge receiver ring right outside Autobot Headquarters. There has also been some previous indication that the space bridge appears at random, uncontrolled locations, although given that that stopped being mentioned early on in the series it's possible that the Decepticons solved the problem between episodes. Perhaps the receiver ring is part of the deal?

===Trivia===
*Carly doesn't appear entirely thrilled with the whole "honorary Autobots" thing. Not surprising, considering everything that happened to her in this episode.
*"Photon Light" sounds redundant.
*This episode has a smaller number of Decepticons in it than any other in the Generation 1 series. Maybe Megatron wanted more screen time?
*This episode is the final onscreen appearance of the Dinobots until ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', which would establish Grimlock as a more regular character in the series starting with season 3. They would however be mentioned by Rumble in [[Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood]], after he mistakes an animatronic dinosaur for one of them.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title (Canadian French broadcast and European French DVD release):'' "'''La désertion des Dinobots, partie 2'''" ("Desertion of the Dinobots, part 2")
:*''Title (European French broadcast):'' "'''Le Cybertronium'''" ("The Cybertronium")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*Spike misnames Cybertron as "Cyclotron".
::*Shockwave laughs before telling Megatron that the humans managed to escape. It might be a misinterpretation of the sounds [[Corey Burton]] does to show the fear Shockwave feels before telling Megatron.
::*To avoid pronouncing Swoop's name, Spike says "It's '''YOU'''?". Later in the episode, Carly says "Oh no!" instead of the Dinobot name when he gets hit.
::*Another misinterpretation happens when Swoop says "No! Same missiles, heat-seeking missiles!". The dubbing team understood "No same missiles!", so Swoop (who talks like any other robot in the dub) says "No, careful! These are not the same missiles, these are heat-seeking missiles!".
::*[[Henry Djanik]] briefly takes the place of [[Georges Atlas]] as Shockwave, just for one phrase, and tells the sentinel robot to put the humans with the Dinobots with a very sudden and weird Russian accent. He also keeps this Russian accent while dubbing Snarl's few lines at the end of the episode. Maybe he just went back from a trip?

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''I Dinorobots disertano - Parte 2'''" ("The Dinobots Desert - Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?
::*While in the previous episode it looked like cybertronium is not the deteriorating element, but rather another element that should help changing un unnamed other element, in this episode is clear since the recap that cybertronium really is the deteriorating one.
::*When Swoop starts telling what happened to him and the other Dinobots, he calls them "my Dinobots"... weird! Later Swoop makes it look like some Dinobots died fighting since «Other Dinobots taken to cybertronium pit» was changed to «The few survivors were taken to the mines».
::*Swoop's line: «No! Same missiles, heat-seeking missiles!» was changed to: «No! They're heat-seeking missiles: they're not the same as before», saying pretty much the opposite of what he said in English. Possibly, "No, same missiles!" was misinterpreted as "No same missile!", meaning that they're not the same missiles.
::*In the history of Cybertron war, Decepticons are once called "invaders", which make it look like they're not from Cybertron, while [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#Early internet misconceptions|we all know this is not the case]].
::*While Grimlock is working in the mine, Spike once calls him by Swoop's name, and then Grimlock's next line is voiced by Swoop's actor.
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''La diserzione dei Dinobots - Seconda parte'''" ("The Desertion of the Dinobots - Second Part")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Dinobot no Tōbō PART II'''" (ダイノボットの逃亡 PART II, "Desertion of the Dinobots PART II")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[January 31]], [[1986]]

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Jīqì Kǒnglóng Kāi Xiǎochāi (Xià)'''" (机器恐龙开小差(下), "The Desertion of the Dinobots Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''A Deserção dos Dinobots, Segunda Parte'''" ("The Desertion of the Dinobots, Second Part")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1986 — ''The Transformers'' — Desertion of the Dinobots ([[Video Gems|A.M.T. Video Gems]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1986 — ''Transformers'' — Desertion of the Dinobots ([[Channel 5]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1988 — ''The Transformers'' — Desertion of the Dinobots ([[Video Gems|V.I.P. Video Gems]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1990 — ''Transformers'' — Desertion of the Dinobots 3-D (Channel 5) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — Desertion of the Dinobots ([[Malofilm|Behaviour]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1: Vol. 4 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 2: Series 2.1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of France.png|20px|France]] 2005 — ''Transformers'' — Les Dinobots ([[UFG Junior]]) — European French audio only. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 04: Stagione Due Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part One (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — Roar of the Dinobots (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1giyHvyk9rD7nitrwAn6wSXBmAYCsZ3zz/view?usp=sharing Full episode script]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSQqNQveNKd3Ox1s5chAHnTDp0qAAFS2/view?usp=drive_link Model sheets and background layouts]
*[https://drive.google.com/open?id=18Aqw6KnKUIThk81l72hGnib_Givab9uT Episode dialogue script]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:The Transformers episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]

Warpath (G1)

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:''Warpath is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Warpathg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|...or are you just happy to see me?]]
'''Warpath''' is the stereotypical tank commander: loud, boisterous, skilled, confident, devoted to his buddies, and probably a little deaf. His armor is tremendously thick; his skull no less. He loves to show off by splitting hex nuts a mile and a half away, and he has an endless variety of special munitions to load in his prized main gun: cryogenic, acid, thermal, and sonic. His most favorite, however, are the simple explosive shells that go off with a huge explosion, KABOOM!

His gun... how Warpath loves his gun. Prominent and useful in both modes, she has saved his life countless times, and she gets only the best in return. How he loves to line her sights up precisely on a barely visible target, and KAZOWY! blow it to shrapnel with a single well-placed shell. A dud annoys him; a miss is near-fatal embarrassment. A mere scratch to his gun's barrel keeps him up, late into the night, polishing it away. When on occasion his gun is damaged seriously enough to impair her function, he is practically inconsolable for weeks.

{{quote|They don't call me Warpath 'cause I'm gentle. HAHAHAHAHAHA!|Warpath|"[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Prime Target")|[[Zhu Zhunzun]] (Chinese), [[Silvio Anselmo]] (Italian, second dub), [[Juan Carralero]] (Latin American), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Pierre Garin]] (European French, "A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court"), Unknown (European French, "The Golden Lagoon" & "Quest for Survival"), [[Serge Lhorca]] (European French, "Prime Target"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Hoist goes Hollywood"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Masquerade"), Unknown (European French, "Five Faces of Darkness" episodes), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "The Golden Lagoon" & "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Quest for Survival"), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Sílvio Navas]] (Portuguese, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade")}}

[[File:G1 APrimeProblem Warpath shot.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|SAFE!]]
Warpath (ZING!) had a habit of (BLAM!) interjecting his speech with (WHAMMO!) onomatopoeia. Whether this was a programming feature or personal choice is unknown. His fellow Autobots seemed to tolerate it.

Warpath appeared with no explanation for his arrival when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] created a remote-controlled duplicate of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to lead the Autobots to their doom. He did little more than get shot by a fake [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} He later accompanied Optimus Prime and the Autobots to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], where he first demonstrated his zest for combat and unique style of speech. He also had the first of several battles with his opposite number, the [[Triple Changer]] Decepticon tank, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

After [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] teamed up with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to build Grapple's [[Solar Power Tower]] and the pair were doublecrossed, Warpath was on the team that drove to their rescue. He started off by blowing up one of the collection units the Decepticons were using to gather the energy. Once the Constructicons formed [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]], he tried to (WHACK! ZACK! ZORCH!) blast the giant, but Devastator stuck an arm ''into'' the ground and knocked him over. After the Autobots defeated Devastator, Warpath helped pick through the remains of the tower for their two comrades. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

[[File:G1 DinobotIslandPt2 Warpath tank.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|BLAM! KAPOW!]]
He was one of several Autobots who defended the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when the [[Heart of Cybertron]]-powered Megatron attacked. Warpath acquitted himself well, firing several rounds at the Decepticon leader while shrugging off two direct hits from his energy bolts, but he was ultimately put out of action when Megatron blasted the ground under him, trapping Warpath. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Warpath was on the team that defended the fake solar plan in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] against the Decepticons. He, [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] fired on Starscream in an attempt to prevent the Decepticon from taking off, and in return found themselves under fire from [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. After Megatron framed the Autobots, Warpath was among those who were captured by human forces outside Autobot Headquarters. A brief trial ensued, and the Autobots were put on a spaceship supplied by [[Shawn Berger]] and banished from Earth. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} Though the spaceship was locked on a collision course with the [[Sun]], the Autobots managed to escape it and return to Earth, where they toppled the Decepticon regime. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:G1 DecepRaiderinKingArthurs WarpathramsRamjet.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|So they have Renaissance Fairs on Cybertron, too?]]
On one occasion, Warpath and Hoist were chasing a small group of Decepticons led by Starscream, and ended up passing through the [[Dragon Mound]] and into [[543]] AD. The Autobots and Decepticons took opposite sides with a pair of warring knights, and Warpath allowed the [[Aetheling the Red|Red Knight]] to ride him in joust against [[Wigend of Blackthorn]]'s champions, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. They successfully rammed Ramjet, caving in his nosecone and forcing the Decepticons to fall back on the ol' "grab a hostage and run" trick, taking the Red Knight's daughter [[Nimue]] captive. Warpath led the charge against Wigend's castle and, with their siege tower destroyed by some of Starscream's gunpowder barrels, he and Hoist served as makeshift ladders for their allies to breach the castle walls. After thwarting Starscream's plans to rule the 6th century, they enlisted the aid of a local wizard to get back to the 20th century. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}

Accompanying [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] on a geology expedition, Warpath managed to get in some (ZOW!) action when Blitzwing and the [[Conehead]]s staged a surprise attack. He and Blitzwing engaged in Tank Wars again, but the fighting got so furious they buried each other in sand for a while. It was anyone's game until Thrust found a pool of [[electrum]] and became invincible. Even a hot and cold mix of [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s thermal beam and Warpath's cryo-shells couldn't break the Decepticon warrior. Warpath was forced to reluctantly sound the retreat, tunneling through the mountainside to make their escape. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Warpath during Insecticon battle.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|KABLAMMO!!! BANG BANG!!!]]
When the [[Morphobot]]s took over a valley on Earth, Warpath and Ironhide did their best to blast through using a variety of shells and liquid, but it took (POW!) [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] and some (COWBELL!) tunes to really get them out of the way. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:AotAR.jpg|thumb|left|"I want my ZANG! agent!"]]
When his Autobot friends were kidnapped, Warpath was eager to go and (BAM!) kick some Decepticon hide. He was distraught when Optimus Prime went to deal with it himself. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}} He got his time to shine when he popped up on a movie studio one day, and was hired by the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] with the other Autobots to be his new stunt vehicles. Unfortunately, the work was less than glamorous as Warpath wound up with a (ZING!) horrible pain in his neck and then, shocked by the director's attitude, decided to call it quits. Despite this, he was willing to return for a starring role in the new picture ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', where he was confused by the lack of real firepower, couldn't believe the reliance on special effects, and flubbed one of his lines. Warpath didn't enjoy working on the movie and went back to being a full-time Autobot soldier, cheering for Hoist when he made the same decision. (CLAP!) {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

While the Autobots protected the convoy of [[superfuel]] tankers, Warpath drove point. All he did was sit there in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] the whole time. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} He was also at Autobot Headquarters when Powerglide reported that he'd found [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] at the [[Amalgamated Water and Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:G1 Masquerade Warpath crushes DeadEnd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|THUS I REFUTE THEE!]]
Late in [[1985]], the Autobots plotted to capture the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to discover the reason behind their high-profile thefts. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and Warpath were assigned to take down [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] on a beach. Warpath quickly disabled Drag Strip with a few well-placed explosive shells, while Tracks blinded Dead End with his black beam gun. Unable to see, Dead End drove right into Warpath, who (BAM!) crushed the Decepticon with a single punch that went straight through his roof. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

In the year [[2006]], Warpath watched a broadcast of the first [[Galactic Olympics]]. He commented to [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] that the Autobots sure had an unusual leader in [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] when the young Autobot dispensed with making a long, stuffy speech at the games' opening ceremony. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

[[File:G1 FFODPart5 Warpath kicked.jpg|left|thumb|Football's not so cool when you're the ball.]]
As the Decepticons made their move on Earth, Warpath and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] commanded the team defending the Ark. The Autobots hid in a ravine and as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] passed overhead, Warpath gave orders to fire, significantly damaging the Decepticon's rolling battle station mode. However, Trypticon quickly recovered and transformed into his massive dinosaur mode, forcing the Autobot Minicars to regroup and counterattack. Warpath fired a shell which Trypticon merely swatted away, then when the Autobot protested that he didn't (ZEEM!) believe what was happening, he was kicked for his troubles. Warpath ordered [[Teletraan I]] to activate the volcano's defensive cannons as Trypticon neared the Ark, but this had little effect on the Decepticon, who then destroyed the volcano. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Warpath attended [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s surprise party, however the real surprise came partway through, when he and the other Autobots there were called on to defend the shuttle bay against an attack by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} He was later seen stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream's ghost came by to steal the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s eyes for [[Unicron]]. Being land-bound, poor ol' Warpath unfortunately missed out on most of the aerial action. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

For [[Tommy Kennedy]]'s birthday, Warpath, among other Autobots, presented to the human boy a cake. {{Storylink|Surprise Party#Season 5|Season 5: Surprise Party}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
When the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] project was attacked by the Decepticons, Warpath was among the Autobots summoned from the Ark as reinforcements. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who once more confronted Megatron and his Decepticons at the ''[[Trigger]]'' in Earth orbit. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Warpath had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream's star gate. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Warpath accompanied [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] on a rescue mission to retrieve an [[Eldedroid]] unit. There, they came face to face with the sea monster holding the Eldedroid captive. {{storylink|MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
During an attack on Yokohama by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Warpath responded with a troop of fellow Autobots. As exuberent as ever, Warpath couldn't wait to test his tank mode against Blitzwing's, ignoring [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]'s cries to stop. Unfortunately for Warpath, he neglected to realize that Blitzwing was several times his size, ultimately being run over by the Decepticon. Following the defeat of the three bad guys by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a ''very'' injured Warpath managed to muster up the enthusiasm to cheer for their victory. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
Warpath accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Warpath fought against [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]], and managed to blast his opponent right in the face. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|thumb|On Cybertron he turned into a tank with a really obvious weakpoint.]]
Warpath was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor's]] [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When their untrustworthy scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] went missing, Warpath and his peers fell in line with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster's]] plan to find him, overruling Perceptor. After learning Scrounge had been captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Blaster went alone to the [[smelting pool]] to save him, prompting Powerglide to follow and haul him out while Warpath and the three others distracted the Decepticon guards. When they returned to base, Perceptor's small group of Autobots received the first good news they had heard in eons, for Scrounge had handed them evidence that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] lived, at the expense of his own life. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Powerglidereadytoblastoffrightnow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Further reconnaissance revealed startling news—the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]]! As this would spell certain doom for both Cybertron and [[Earth]], a desperate raid on Straxus's Darkmount fortress was launched. Warpath was in charge of setting the explosives which brought down the massive tower. This attack was mostly successful, as it leveled Darkmount and ended in Straxus's destruction, but Warpath and the rest of his Autobot comrades had to retreat to Earth over the Space Bridge as it self-destructed. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Though Megatron and his troops spotted the Autobots upon their materialization on Earth, the Decepticons were distracted by a more pressing mission at the time, and left without attacking the new arrivals. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Warpath and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Warpath's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Warpath and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only given a chance at freedom after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. Warpath and the other Autobots' components were combined to form a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|jury-rigged robot]] that Circuit Breaker used to stop the duo while they were defacing the status of liberty. After [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] were sent packing, Warpath and the Autobots were allowed to leave on their own terms. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[File:FallenAngel-Perceptor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Warpath and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Warpath and Perceptor were the first to fall against their seemingly invincible foe.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where Warpath and the others learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. It was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

Later, after Optimus Prime's ''real'' death, Warpath was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair his body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[File:Warpathkingofthehill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the comics, the landscape provided the sound effects]]
Later still, the Ark was put under assault by a [[Sonic-scrambler mine|sonic scrambler missile]] fired by the Decepticon assault base known as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Warpath destroyed this first missile, and the Autobots went hunting for their attacker. Trypticon would have proven to be too much for them, though, without the timely intervention of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. As thanks, the Autobots named Grimlock their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

Grimlock's leadership turned out to be very unpopular, especially when he captured a group of [[Spacehikers|Earth children]] and threatened to execute them if Blaster didn't turn himself in for treason. Warpath and a handful of other Autobots watched quietly outside the Ark as the children were marched into space. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

{{note|Warpath is the only Earthbound Autobot genuinely missing from the otherwise exhaustive groupshot in "[[Totaled!]]".}}

Much later, Warpath, along with all the other Autobots, responded promptly to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress signal sent from the [[Arctic]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Transformers Annual 1985====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.<ref>"Plague of the Insecticons!" was later designated as [[universal stream]] [[Primax 1285.0 Gamma]] by [[Vector Prime]].</ref>}}
[[File:Warpath plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6]]
Realizing that their mission on Earth would be infinitely more difficult without capable human allies, Optimus attempted to open a dialogue with the American government. Planning the meeting in utmost secrecy, he, Warpath, and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] managed to secure an audience with the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]]. The three Autobots drove to the White House, and were warmly received by their host, but their talk was interrupted by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. The Autobots did their best to take down the trio, only for [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to loudly proclaim that Optimus was his leader, and he was off to attack [[Washington, D.C.|the city]] as per his orders. Unfortunately, the President's soldier escorts were quick to turn on the Autobots, having assumed that Bombshell had revealed the robots' true intent.

Warpath and Prowl were sent to deal with the Insecticons, while Optimus went off on his own to "cut them off at their source." Though Warpath was confused over what Optimus had just said, Prowl assured him not to bother himself with it; they had a mission to do, and that was the only thing they needed to think about. They drove to downtown Washington, finding that their foes had wasted no time in reducing the scene to a warzone. Worse yet, Prowl was soon downed by one of [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s [[Shrapnel grenade|splinter grenades]]. An outraged Warpath rammed Shrapnel, but was unable to prevent him from taking to the air once more. Thankfully, Optimus's [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone came to Warpath's aid, evening out the odds. Optimus was successful on his end of the mission, taking out the one responsible for remote-controlling the Insecticons: [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. With the battle over, Optimus and his troops fled the scene; they felt that the humans would not believe them should they try and explain the situation, and that the Decepticon had already sullied their reputation beyond repair. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
[[File:Invasion-cannotwillnot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Warpath was stationed at the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] when it was invaded by [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil Autobots of the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|negative polarity universe]]. Warpath tried to defend the Autobot station from attack, but he was cut down by Magnus's [[Terminus Blade]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Once he was repaired into a [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|new body]], Warpath continued working with their heroic Decepticon allies in hunting down Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

Warpath abandoned the Earth with his team when the [[Rarefied Energon]] of the Ironworks brought the planet [[Gaea|to life]]. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who Optimus Prime took with him to confront [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on a devastated Earth in [[2012]]. While Prime battled Megatron, Warpath helped the others hold off an army of reanimated [[zombie]]s. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

===''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. Warpath was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued 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.}}

Optimus ordered Warpath, Cliffjumper and Cosmos to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
When four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were sent on a rampage courtesy of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s, the Autobots realized that the mind-control devices could be dislodged by bringing "them down, fast and hard!" Warpath dislodged [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]'s shell with a barrage of his own explosive sonic shells. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots getting topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. The Autobots’ latest batch of fuel had been poisoned by the fleeing Decepticon, leaving Warpath unable to transform.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Warpath was comforted by Optimus as he began to be wracked with sickness pains.

In one possible sequence of events that ensued, Perceptor gave out the right amount of an antidote the Autobot scientist had created, allowing Warpath to resume his robot form and take arms against an incoming squadron of Decepticons. The antidote having given Warpath and the rest of the cured Autobots a case of battle fever, the bunch were eager to take on the Decepticons head on in combat. The more level-head Prowl suggested instead a more conniving approach, where the Autobots would ambush their assailants.

If Optimus allowed Warpath and the rest of the refuelled Autobots to venture headlong into battle, the group fond themselves fighting against Megatron himself, accompanied by a squad of Decepticon jets. Warpath's acid shells forced the jets accompanying Megatron to disperse. Then Megatron opened fire, knocking the Autobots into disarray, prompting Optimus to lead a second wave into battle. The second wave soon ran out of fuel, prompting the Autobots to call a retreat. Thankfully, the Decepticons were damaged enough through the course of the battle, causing them to retreat as well.

If Optimus instead followed Prowl's plan, he instructed Warpath and the others to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots to be already dead, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. Though Warpath initially cheered, finding himself able to transform once more, he soon found himself literally falling to pieces. The Autobots finding themselves completely outmatched against an all-out Decepticon attack were made short work of by the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, the Autobots used the tainted fuel to create a toxic cloud that successfully fended off the Decepticons attack. This plan gave Perceptor the time he needed to cure Warpath and the others with his antidote. Their ranks fully replenished and the Decepticons turning tail meant the Autobots had earned themselves another victory.

In completely different possible sequence of events, Optimus successfully retrieved the antidote to the poison from the Decepticons’ poison lab, and with Ratchet's help, brought Warpath and the rest of the poisoned Autobots back from the precipice of death. Now cured, the Autobots discussed their next course of action; they had to prevent the Decepticons from poisoning the nearby water reservoir.

If Optimus led his troops back to the Decepticons’ poison lab, Warpath was amongst the Autobot convoy that drove into action.

Happening upon the Decepticons hauling barrels of poison out of their lab, the Autobots devised a couple of plans to take them out.

In one plan, devised by Windcharger, Warpath then finished off the Decepticons, after Prowl, Jazz and Windcharger worked together to ignite the barrels of poison. Creating a sonic boom to shatter every beaker in the Decepticon lab, Warpath made sure that the Decepticons would not be able to use their lab again any time soon. The Autobots then drove victoriously back to base. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:OmegaEffect-Warpathcarries.jpg|left|thumb|Just drape 'im over your nozzle, Warpath.]]
Warpath was first seen among Cybertron's population, observing anti-Autobot propaganda being pumped through the cortex by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to discredit Optimus Prime and his returning crew. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Warpath, like most Autobots, recognized it as a load of BLAM! POW! ZOOM! and joined [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and several other Mini-Vehicles in rising up along with the other Autobot insurgency cells to fight back against Shockwave's rule. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

After the fall, Warpath traveled to Earth under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command aboard the supply ship, ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} They crashlanded in the midst of a three-way battle between the Autobots and Decepticons of Earth and a lone super-powerful clone warrior known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Things got more than a little hectic, and the Autobots were forced to make a deal with Starscream in order to gain his cooperation against (and he, their protection from) Sunstorm. The Autobots were ultimately able to drive Sunstorm away when he inevitably returned, a battle in which Warpath donned a jetpack to shoot some mortars at the solar-powered Decepticon. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} As part of his deal with the Autobots, Starscream told them where he had stashed several other Autobots his brigade had captured earlier, and Warpath and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] were sent out to retrieve them. On the salvage run, however, the pair ran into [[Earth Defense Command]] agents who made a forceful BOOM! suggestion that the Autobots accompany them back to their base. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Warpath was knocked out during this encounter, and later awakened within a transport hold with Bumper and the still-unconscious Autobots. Admitting he was rather worried about their current predicament, Warpath asked Bumper what was to become of them. Unfortunately, Bumper was as clueless as he was. {{storylink|Atonement}}

After arriving at their headquarters, Warpath learned that the EDC were looking to conscript some Autobots to help them deal with an [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] problem. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] agreed to help after being reactivated. He left Warpath behind, however, to watch over their comrades [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], who had not yet been revived. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} After dealing with the Insecticons, Jazz and his unit hooked back up with Warpath, and then all of them said their farewells to Marissa and the EDC. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} They then proceeded on to the future site of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], under construction at [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s direction. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Warpath was part of a small team of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], eager to fight back against the new Decepticon leader [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

===''The Beast Within''===
After a brutal battle during which [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a monstrous gestalt of unimaginable power, was released, Warpath's butchered form lay smoldering in a mass grave of both Autobot and Decepticon corpses. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Galvatron]]

[[File:OP1 protest.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Peacepath?]]
In the time before the war, Warpath worked under [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] as part of the Security Services. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He attended the joint funeral of Bumper and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] after the pair had been killed by early members of the Decepticon faction. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

Four million years ago, during the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Warpath was a member of a crowd protesting the murder of a Decepticon named [[Hefter]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

After the war began, he was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And what if we don't wanna?]]
Millions of years later, Warpath was a member of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, guarding [[Thunderhead Pass]], a lonely assignment watching over the deactivated form of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his cultists who rested in stasis lock. When [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] broke comm silence to request a transfer to [[Earth]], Warpath was witness to Hound's dressing down of the aggressive Autobot. The monotony was suddenly broken without warning when [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|a mysterious, powerful Transformer]] arrived on Cybertron to claim Thunderwing for [[Nova Prime|his master]]. Warpath and the squad were easily brushed aside by the ancient warrior. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to Earth as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Warpath was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|left|upright=1.7|thumb|Over there on the right!]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Warpath took some slight damage. However, he would get his revenge later on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]], where he took down Cyclonus with a blast to the chest. Cyclonus escaped when Warpath and the others were temporarily distracted by Thunderwing. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Warpath, his team and the Wreckers were still fighting with Thunderwing when Nova, now known as Nemesis Prime, attacked the [[Garrus-9]] penitentiary. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After the recovery of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] answered ''many'' questions about the Nova and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s plans for the [[Expansion]], Warpath and his team were redeployed with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to [[China]]'s [[Jiangxi Province]] on Earth to secure the [[space bridge]] being used by the Dead Universe transformers. While Sideswipe single-handedly took on [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]], Warpath and the others fought [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], but soon they were forced to leave Sideswipe behind to proceed with their mission. Fortress Maximus and Warpath used the space bridge network to arrive on [[Rotan]] and remove its [[Nega-Core]], which were then returned to Dead Universe where they would no longer be a threat to the living universe. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:TheVerge WarpathVSCons.jpg|right|upright=1.7|thumb|I am not trapped in a facility full of 'cons. ''You'' are all trapped in here with ''me''!]]
After the war between Autobots and Decepticons ended, Warpath stood guard at the crime scene of [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]]'s murder. {{storylink|Devisive}} He later took some time out to unwind at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}} He was supposed to participate in Prowl's raid on the former Decepticon pen, but ended up watching the building explode in his face instead. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] showed up for the first time since the end of the war, the Autobots wasted no time in trying to blast him to oblivion, but were stopped by the Decepticons and opted to lock him up instead. Warpath, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], and [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] were assigned to guard him. {{storylink|City on Fire}} Unfortunately, the three of them couldn't stand against the fired up rioting Decepticons, who invaded the prison, defeated them and freed Megatron. {{storylink|The Verge}} As the riot escalated into a full-on battle, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] found the three injured Autobots and took them to safety. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

Warpath eventually recovered from his damage, and joined the united Cybertronian front against 70 billion [[Ammonite]]s invading on behalf of the "[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Dark Cyclops]]". {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Guarding the [[Firecon]]s after their imprisonment, Warpath saw their calls for "justice" and "rights" as a typical example of Decepticon hypocrisy. His callousness bothered [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], and so did the aggressive nature of his name. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===

Warpath and the Minibots found [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] mysteriously buried in the Earth. When he reactivated, Dinobot fought the Autobots in pursuit of a warrior's conflict, but eventually came to respect his opponents after a battle. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
During the final showdown between the Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|Joe]] and Decepticon/[[Cobra]] alliances, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] punched into [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s chest and unleashed several soldiers into the Decepticon base's interior, Warpath among them. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:Warpath_vs_threefolds_IDW2019.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Wave goodbye to your head wanker!]]During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Warpath was a member of [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]'s [[Strika's Heavies|Heavies]], serving with the elite strike team under the command of the eponymous [[Great General]]. He confronted [[Exarchon]] himself once, outside the ruins of [[Yuss]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} In the modern day, as [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] assembled an ad-hoc artillery unit that included veteran Heavies [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] and [[Big Shot|Topshot]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] pointed out that Warpath was currently in stasis so [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] was sent to wake him up. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Warpath-art.jpg|thumb]]
Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

Warpath was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Artillery Sergeant]], {{storylink|Warpath (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy packaging}} whose function was a warrior, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a tank. His great strength and explosives were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his boisterousness, loud-mouthed attitude, and showiness. Warpath's message from the future was that firepower is not the only way to win a war. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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===Energon Universe===
[[File:TF2023-sparkdamneddecepticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"Dang son, you're a fighting, [[frag]]ging, oil drinking machine!"]]

Warpath was part of a team of Autobots made up of Elita One, Huffer, and Kup in an assault on a Decepticon stronghold to free Ultra Magnus. During the mission, Warpath was badly damaged by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}} Sometime after the assault, Warpath was found by Silverstreak, who helped carry him away to safety, the two running into a recently arrived Cliffjumper while linking up with other surviving Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #15}}

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==Commercial appearances==
*Warpath and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] were pinned down on the battlefield by the Decepticon triple-changers, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Thankfully, the new recruits [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] arrived on the scene and were able to chase off the Decepticon aggressors. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane|Sandstorm, Broadside, and Octane commercial}}
*Warpath was part of a massive battle between Kreons. When [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] joined the fight, Warpath was one of many Autobots who fled in terror at the sight of them. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
Warpath was one of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in a fight against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s Decepticon forces, in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
In the early days of the war, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and Warpath battled [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], who were under orders to breach Iacon's defences. The Autobots emerged victorious when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] awakened and joined the fray. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

When the [[Military Patrol]] was unleashed on [[New York City|New York]], Warpath joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in driving the Decepticon team out of the city. {{storylink|Full Assault}} Warpath, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were transported to the sixth century where they joined with [[Aetheling the Red|Lord Aetheling]], and were forced to combat similarly displaced Decepticons at a medieval technology level. They eventually triumphed and returned to the present with the Decepticons as prisoners. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (Legends)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}} When Hoist was cast in a Hollywood film, Warpath and some other Autobots decided to get in on the action, however the film was jeopardized when Decepticons attacked the set. The Autobots were able to fight them off, and the film became a blockbuster success. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsWarpath.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Warpath participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Warpath_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''High Velocity Shell: Launch a shell that punches through everything in a straight line to the target and beyond, dealing 69.3 damage to everything it hits
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:warpath Warpath at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Warpath was a heavily armed Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy WarpathOrig.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|MINT! NEWT!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])}}</ul>

: Premiering in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Warpath transforms into a General Motors M551A1 Sheridan ARAAV tank with a rotating turret.

: There is a notable paint variation on Warpath: while most releases have black-painted optics, some leave the optics unpainted yet cover his entire faceplate in black. There are also some very minor company stamping variants: all versions have "© Takara 1984 Japan" on the underside, but latter releases add "© Hasbro 1984" above it.

: His cannon barrel is a fairly common breaking point, typically snapping off under the "block" part connecting the barrel to the turret.

: In late 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

: In Japan, despite his notable presence in the cartoon, he was ''not'' available in the regular retail line, but was sold ''only'' as a mail-away item, costing 500 yen and two Robot Points.

: This mold was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-warpath/723/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Warpath at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''12''' (set), '''87''' (individual)

:Warpath was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Huffer]], and [[Powerglide (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]]. There are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions, aside from a factory-applied foil Autobot sigil decal on his turret.

:This entire set was [[redeco]]ed to make the "[[G1 GoBots]]" set: Warpath was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Warpathlegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My eyes are up here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends, [[2008]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2008) Warpath transforms from an [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#H-tank|H-shaped, futuristic tank]], similar to ''Armada'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] or ''Animated'' [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], to a [[robot mode]] resembling his original form, right down to the cannon in the chest. Warpath's torso tilts back to become the turret of his alt mode, but it doesn't peg in place, so it's always drooping slightly. He is the only Legends Minibot figure that has moving elbows.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Sparkcrusher]]. This figure also served as the basis of the non-toy character [[Warpath (SG)|''Shattered Glass '' incarnation of Warpath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Legends Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A (very noisy) spy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:A rather ''inappropriate'' inclusion in the Minibot ''Spy'' Team pack, the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Warpath has more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] colors and paint applications. Notably his red is more metallic and darker than the Hasbro version. He also uses a darker gray, and replaces the black eyes with gray and the yellow detail on his chest with gray as well. His Autobot symbol is the traditional red with white outline unlike the Hasbro version.

: He is packed with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Cosmos (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Adams]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We have [[Cosmos (G1)|the eye of a tiger]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|the heart of a lion]], [[Powerglide (G1)|the wings of an eagle]], the big muscular arms of a panther-man, and [[Seaspray (G1)|the silent majesty of a kraken]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:Warpath is the sole new toy in the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys. He transforms from a [[robot mode]] inspired by his original [[Mini Vehicle]] toy into a combat tank of likely made-up origins, possibly inspired by ''Halo''{{'}}s [https://www.halopedia.org/M808_Scorpion Scorpion] and/or ''Command & Conquer''{{'}}s [[fandom:cnc:Mammoth Tank|Mammoth]]. A spring-loaded missile launcher is placed on his right shoulder, and rods in his legs and arms are compatible with [[c joint]] accessories. In tank mode, his turret can rotate and his barrel can rise. "K4-90W" and "Z0W-333" ("kapow" and "zoweee") are [[tampograph]]ed on his legs, a reference to Warpath's distinctive speech pattern from the original cartoon. The black chunk of plastic on Warpath's head is actually translucent plastic and allows for his eyes to glow, granted you have a powerful enough light shining back there.

:Following a trend from other ''Generations'' figures, his [[instructions]] depict him with a different head sculpt for a potential upcoming [[retool]], presumably as [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. However, unlike various other ''Generations'' toys, the alternate head only shows up in ''some'' steps in the instructions, whereas most steps simply depict Warpath's actual head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Generations'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| In case you wanted an accurate Warpath and had a big enough wallet.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-24'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2012
:*''Accessories:'' Missile

: The ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' release of Warpath casts him in a red that is a close approximation of the original toy rather than the more red-brown coloration of the [[Hasbro]] release. He also features silver-outlined (only) Autobot symbols rather than the solid black symbols found on the ''Generations'' version, and lacks the alphanumeric codes on his tank sides. Curiously, his head is cast in red plastic rather than gray plastic painted over brownish red like the Hasbro release (despite no other gray plastic to red plastic changes).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Warpath's package features a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure will be released in small quantities during its first and only shipment.
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots Warpath launcher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''BL004'''
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, 3-piece target
:**''Fist strength'': '''440'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''873'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''297'''

:Part of the second wave of Series 2 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' launchers, Warpath is a retool of the [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] Flip Shot mold to give him a more Warpath-like head, though [[#Notes|possibly]] Brawl was retooled from Warpath. He turns into a bitty tank, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:This mold was to be redecoed into [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] for the cancelled Combaticon 5-Pack set.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy WarpathKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012/[[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Bag number'': '''*****43'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Warpath is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with an extra part (one 1X1 brick with a stud on the side) to turn him into a tank.

:He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Loves the Smell of Cryo-Shells in the Morning

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Warpath has a much more toy-based deco, complete with masked face. The Kreons in this set all use the totally-revamped 2015 style bodies.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Warpath's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. The 1x1 top-clip piece is also slightly different from the original, with a much lower-set clip.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Legends-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In case you skipped the other ''Generations'' Warpath because you thought its accuracy to Warpath was a little too on the nose.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends Class, 2015)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends class figures, this new iteration of Warpath is a retool of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]] with a new head, and hence lacks the chest cannon he usually sports. Undocumented in the instructions, [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]] (or his redecoes [[Beet-Chop#Movie Advanced Series|Beet-Chop]] and [[Beet-Chit#Timelines|Beet-Chit]]) can attach to the front of Warpath’s tank mode.

:Warpath also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegWarpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1-Warpath-Reissue.jpg|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' ("Legion Class", 2019)}}</ul>

:Part of the second wave of "Legion Class" figures in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, Warpath is a reissue of his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 figure]], with some mild differences. This release lacks the Japanese reissue's additional foil insignia on the turret, bringing it back in line with the original. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective. This version also has production information tampographed onto him rather than molded.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Warpath is [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Released earlier to lie in wait for ''Legacy'' [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]] and [[Dinobot Island, Part 2#Quotes|'''tank''']] him when he shows up.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID Number'': '''WFC-K6'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': Tank undercarriage, Golden Disk card
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Warpath has design elements from both the Sunbow cartoon animation model and the original toy. He transforms from a robot larger than his mini-bot brethren, but still smaller than the average Deluxe Class, into a tank loosely similar to the General Motors {{w|M551 Sheridan|M551A1 Sheridan}} ARAAV. The underside of the tank separates from the figure and can be attached to the robot mode's shoulder or arm as a shield, or mounted on its back. In tank mode, Warpath's turret can rotate a full 360 degrees, and his cannon can raise up.

: All of Warpath's gray-white plastic parts are prone to [[photodegradation]].

: Warpath also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Go-Bots Guardians [[Treds]].

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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BAM! Sorry, I just can't- WHAM! KAZOW!!!]]
*'''Warpath''' (2007)

:A 35-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Warpath "transforms" into a red and grey tank. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], Movie [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], and "Energon Wars" [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]].
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T45/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Warpath figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:Hardhead-in-WarpathInstructions.jpg|thumb|]]
*Warpath had the preliminary name of '''[[Hot Shot (disambiguation)|Hot Shot]]'''.
*The cartoon had a variety of ways to depict Warpath's face when he talked. In [[Toei Animation|Toei]]'s episodes, the three small slats on either side of his faceplate would light up and pulse in sync with his dialogue, in a fashion similar to Wheeljack's "ears". In the single episode of season 2 in which he appeared animated by the [[unknown Generation 1 animation studios|unknown studio]], "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]", his mouthpiece didn't light up, but did occasionally jiggle up and down in the more traditional manner, like Optimus Prime's. For season three, [[AKOM]], of course, didn't bother their butts doing ''either'' of those things, and Warpath's face didn't move when he spoke.
*''Generations'' Warpath's instructions, like many from the time, feature an alternate headsculpt. In this case it appears to be [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. In late 2013, upcoming product listings inadvertently released to the public included 'TRA GENERATIONS DLX HARDHEAD A9252', although this figure was ultimately never announced or released.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ Hasbro customer service listings summary] by [[User:Monzo]]</ref>
*In [[2020]], the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]'s Robot Convention would post the Hasbro deco sheet on Facebook, revealing that Hardhead had been planned for a [[Toys"R"Us]] USA two-pack with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratbat]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/1183148038695747 Facebook post by Pete's RoboCon, 22 July 2020]</ref>
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Warpath''' (ワーパス ''Wāpasu'', ウォーパス ''Wōpasu'')
*''French:'' '''Trajecto''' (Canada)
*''Greek:'' '''Achtýpitos''' (Αχτύπητος, "Unbeatable")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hadiösvény''' ("Warpath")
*''Italian:'' '''Boom-Boom'''
*''Korean:'' '''Warpath''' (월패스 ''Wolpaeseu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhànjǐ''' (China, 战戟, "War Halberd")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Pé de Guerra''' (Portugal comic, "Warfoot"), '''Guerreiro''' (Brazil comic, "Warrior")
*''Russian:'' '''Tomagavk''' (Томагавк, "Battleaxe")

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Warpath (G1)

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Odinson: /* Energon Universe */

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:''Warpath is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Warpathg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|...or are you just happy to see me?]]
'''Warpath''' is the stereotypical tank commander: loud, boisterous, skilled, confident, devoted to his buddies, and probably a little deaf. His armor is tremendously thick; his skull no less. He loves to show off by splitting hex nuts a mile and a half away, and he has an endless variety of special munitions to load in his prized main gun: cryogenic, acid, thermal, and sonic. His most favorite, however, are the simple explosive shells that go off with a huge explosion, KABOOM!

His gun... how Warpath loves his gun. Prominent and useful in both modes, she has saved his life countless times, and she gets only the best in return. How he loves to line her sights up precisely on a barely visible target, and KAZOWY! blow it to shrapnel with a single well-placed shell. A dud annoys him; a miss is near-fatal embarrassment. A mere scratch to his gun's barrel keeps him up, late into the night, polishing it away. When on occasion his gun is damaged seriously enough to impair her function, he is practically inconsolable for weeks.

{{quote|They don't call me Warpath 'cause I'm gentle. HAHAHAHAHAHA!|Warpath|"[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Prime Target")|[[Zhu Zhunzun]] (Chinese), [[Silvio Anselmo]] (Italian, second dub), [[Juan Carralero]] (Latin American), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Pierre Garin]] (European French, "A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court"), Unknown (European French, "The Golden Lagoon" & "Quest for Survival"), [[Serge Lhorca]] (European French, "Prime Target"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Hoist goes Hollywood"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Masquerade"), Unknown (European French, "Five Faces of Darkness" episodes), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "The Golden Lagoon" & "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Quest for Survival"), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Sílvio Navas]] (Portuguese, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade")}}

[[File:G1 APrimeProblem Warpath shot.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|SAFE!]]
Warpath (ZING!) had a habit of (BLAM!) interjecting his speech with (WHAMMO!) onomatopoeia. Whether this was a programming feature or personal choice is unknown. His fellow Autobots seemed to tolerate it.

Warpath appeared with no explanation for his arrival when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] created a remote-controlled duplicate of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to lead the Autobots to their doom. He did little more than get shot by a fake [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} He later accompanied Optimus Prime and the Autobots to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], where he first demonstrated his zest for combat and unique style of speech. He also had the first of several battles with his opposite number, the [[Triple Changer]] Decepticon tank, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

After [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] teamed up with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to build Grapple's [[Solar Power Tower]] and the pair were doublecrossed, Warpath was on the team that drove to their rescue. He started off by blowing up one of the collection units the Decepticons were using to gather the energy. Once the Constructicons formed [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]], he tried to (WHACK! ZACK! ZORCH!) blast the giant, but Devastator stuck an arm ''into'' the ground and knocked him over. After the Autobots defeated Devastator, Warpath helped pick through the remains of the tower for their two comrades. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

[[File:G1 DinobotIslandPt2 Warpath tank.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|BLAM! KAPOW!]]
He was one of several Autobots who defended the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when the [[Heart of Cybertron]]-powered Megatron attacked. Warpath acquitted himself well, firing several rounds at the Decepticon leader while shrugging off two direct hits from his energy bolts, but he was ultimately put out of action when Megatron blasted the ground under him, trapping Warpath. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Warpath was on the team that defended the fake solar plan in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] against the Decepticons. He, [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] fired on Starscream in an attempt to prevent the Decepticon from taking off, and in return found themselves under fire from [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. After Megatron framed the Autobots, Warpath was among those who were captured by human forces outside Autobot Headquarters. A brief trial ensued, and the Autobots were put on a spaceship supplied by [[Shawn Berger]] and banished from Earth. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} Though the spaceship was locked on a collision course with the [[Sun]], the Autobots managed to escape it and return to Earth, where they toppled the Decepticon regime. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:G1 DecepRaiderinKingArthurs WarpathramsRamjet.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|So they have Renaissance Fairs on Cybertron, too?]]
On one occasion, Warpath and Hoist were chasing a small group of Decepticons led by Starscream, and ended up passing through the [[Dragon Mound]] and into [[543]] AD. The Autobots and Decepticons took opposite sides with a pair of warring knights, and Warpath allowed the [[Aetheling the Red|Red Knight]] to ride him in joust against [[Wigend of Blackthorn]]'s champions, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. They successfully rammed Ramjet, caving in his nosecone and forcing the Decepticons to fall back on the ol' "grab a hostage and run" trick, taking the Red Knight's daughter [[Nimue]] captive. Warpath led the charge against Wigend's castle and, with their siege tower destroyed by some of Starscream's gunpowder barrels, he and Hoist served as makeshift ladders for their allies to breach the castle walls. After thwarting Starscream's plans to rule the 6th century, they enlisted the aid of a local wizard to get back to the 20th century. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}

Accompanying [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] on a geology expedition, Warpath managed to get in some (ZOW!) action when Blitzwing and the [[Conehead]]s staged a surprise attack. He and Blitzwing engaged in Tank Wars again, but the fighting got so furious they buried each other in sand for a while. It was anyone's game until Thrust found a pool of [[electrum]] and became invincible. Even a hot and cold mix of [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s thermal beam and Warpath's cryo-shells couldn't break the Decepticon warrior. Warpath was forced to reluctantly sound the retreat, tunneling through the mountainside to make their escape. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Warpath during Insecticon battle.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|KABLAMMO!!! BANG BANG!!!]]
When the [[Morphobot]]s took over a valley on Earth, Warpath and Ironhide did their best to blast through using a variety of shells and liquid, but it took (POW!) [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] and some (COWBELL!) tunes to really get them out of the way. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:AotAR.jpg|thumb|left|"I want my ZANG! agent!"]]
When his Autobot friends were kidnapped, Warpath was eager to go and (BAM!) kick some Decepticon hide. He was distraught when Optimus Prime went to deal with it himself. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}} He got his time to shine when he popped up on a movie studio one day, and was hired by the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] with the other Autobots to be his new stunt vehicles. Unfortunately, the work was less than glamorous as Warpath wound up with a (ZING!) horrible pain in his neck and then, shocked by the director's attitude, decided to call it quits. Despite this, he was willing to return for a starring role in the new picture ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', where he was confused by the lack of real firepower, couldn't believe the reliance on special effects, and flubbed one of his lines. Warpath didn't enjoy working on the movie and went back to being a full-time Autobot soldier, cheering for Hoist when he made the same decision. (CLAP!) {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

While the Autobots protected the convoy of [[superfuel]] tankers, Warpath drove point. All he did was sit there in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] the whole time. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} He was also at Autobot Headquarters when Powerglide reported that he'd found [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] at the [[Amalgamated Water and Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:G1 Masquerade Warpath crushes DeadEnd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|THUS I REFUTE THEE!]]
Late in [[1985]], the Autobots plotted to capture the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to discover the reason behind their high-profile thefts. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and Warpath were assigned to take down [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] on a beach. Warpath quickly disabled Drag Strip with a few well-placed explosive shells, while Tracks blinded Dead End with his black beam gun. Unable to see, Dead End drove right into Warpath, who (BAM!) crushed the Decepticon with a single punch that went straight through his roof. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

In the year [[2006]], Warpath watched a broadcast of the first [[Galactic Olympics]]. He commented to [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] that the Autobots sure had an unusual leader in [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] when the young Autobot dispensed with making a long, stuffy speech at the games' opening ceremony. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

[[File:G1 FFODPart5 Warpath kicked.jpg|left|thumb|Football's not so cool when you're the ball.]]
As the Decepticons made their move on Earth, Warpath and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] commanded the team defending the Ark. The Autobots hid in a ravine and as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] passed overhead, Warpath gave orders to fire, significantly damaging the Decepticon's rolling battle station mode. However, Trypticon quickly recovered and transformed into his massive dinosaur mode, forcing the Autobot Minicars to regroup and counterattack. Warpath fired a shell which Trypticon merely swatted away, then when the Autobot protested that he didn't (ZEEM!) believe what was happening, he was kicked for his troubles. Warpath ordered [[Teletraan I]] to activate the volcano's defensive cannons as Trypticon neared the Ark, but this had little effect on the Decepticon, who then destroyed the volcano. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Warpath attended [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s surprise party, however the real surprise came partway through, when he and the other Autobots there were called on to defend the shuttle bay against an attack by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} He was later seen stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream's ghost came by to steal the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s eyes for [[Unicron]]. Being land-bound, poor ol' Warpath unfortunately missed out on most of the aerial action. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

For [[Tommy Kennedy]]'s birthday, Warpath, among other Autobots, presented to the human boy a cake. {{Storylink|Surprise Party#Season 5|Season 5: Surprise Party}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
When the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] project was attacked by the Decepticons, Warpath was among the Autobots summoned from the Ark as reinforcements. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who once more confronted Megatron and his Decepticons at the ''[[Trigger]]'' in Earth orbit. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Warpath had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream's star gate. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Warpath accompanied [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] on a rescue mission to retrieve an [[Eldedroid]] unit. There, they came face to face with the sea monster holding the Eldedroid captive. {{storylink|MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
During an attack on Yokohama by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Warpath responded with a troop of fellow Autobots. As exuberent as ever, Warpath couldn't wait to test his tank mode against Blitzwing's, ignoring [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]'s cries to stop. Unfortunately for Warpath, he neglected to realize that Blitzwing was several times his size, ultimately being run over by the Decepticon. Following the defeat of the three bad guys by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a ''very'' injured Warpath managed to muster up the enthusiasm to cheer for their victory. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
Warpath accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Warpath fought against [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]], and managed to blast his opponent right in the face. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|thumb|On Cybertron he turned into a tank with a really obvious weakpoint.]]
Warpath was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor's]] [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When their untrustworthy scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] went missing, Warpath and his peers fell in line with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster's]] plan to find him, overruling Perceptor. After learning Scrounge had been captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Blaster went alone to the [[smelting pool]] to save him, prompting Powerglide to follow and haul him out while Warpath and the three others distracted the Decepticon guards. When they returned to base, Perceptor's small group of Autobots received the first good news they had heard in eons, for Scrounge had handed them evidence that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] lived, at the expense of his own life. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Powerglidereadytoblastoffrightnow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Further reconnaissance revealed startling news—the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]]! As this would spell certain doom for both Cybertron and [[Earth]], a desperate raid on Straxus's Darkmount fortress was launched. Warpath was in charge of setting the explosives which brought down the massive tower. This attack was mostly successful, as it leveled Darkmount and ended in Straxus's destruction, but Warpath and the rest of his Autobot comrades had to retreat to Earth over the Space Bridge as it self-destructed. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Though Megatron and his troops spotted the Autobots upon their materialization on Earth, the Decepticons were distracted by a more pressing mission at the time, and left without attacking the new arrivals. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Warpath and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Warpath's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Warpath and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only given a chance at freedom after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. Warpath and the other Autobots' components were combined to form a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|jury-rigged robot]] that Circuit Breaker used to stop the duo while they were defacing the status of liberty. After [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] were sent packing, Warpath and the Autobots were allowed to leave on their own terms. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[File:FallenAngel-Perceptor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Warpath and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Warpath and Perceptor were the first to fall against their seemingly invincible foe.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where Warpath and the others learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. It was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

Later, after Optimus Prime's ''real'' death, Warpath was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair his body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[File:Warpathkingofthehill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the comics, the landscape provided the sound effects]]
Later still, the Ark was put under assault by a [[Sonic-scrambler mine|sonic scrambler missile]] fired by the Decepticon assault base known as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Warpath destroyed this first missile, and the Autobots went hunting for their attacker. Trypticon would have proven to be too much for them, though, without the timely intervention of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. As thanks, the Autobots named Grimlock their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

Grimlock's leadership turned out to be very unpopular, especially when he captured a group of [[Spacehikers|Earth children]] and threatened to execute them if Blaster didn't turn himself in for treason. Warpath and a handful of other Autobots watched quietly outside the Ark as the children were marched into space. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

{{note|Warpath is the only Earthbound Autobot genuinely missing from the otherwise exhaustive groupshot in "[[Totaled!]]".}}

Much later, Warpath, along with all the other Autobots, responded promptly to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress signal sent from the [[Arctic]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Transformers Annual 1985====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.<ref>"Plague of the Insecticons!" was later designated as [[universal stream]] [[Primax 1285.0 Gamma]] by [[Vector Prime]].</ref>}}
[[File:Warpath plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6]]
Realizing that their mission on Earth would be infinitely more difficult without capable human allies, Optimus attempted to open a dialogue with the American government. Planning the meeting in utmost secrecy, he, Warpath, and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] managed to secure an audience with the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]]. The three Autobots drove to the White House, and were warmly received by their host, but their talk was interrupted by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. The Autobots did their best to take down the trio, only for [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to loudly proclaim that Optimus was his leader, and he was off to attack [[Washington, D.C.|the city]] as per his orders. Unfortunately, the President's soldier escorts were quick to turn on the Autobots, having assumed that Bombshell had revealed the robots' true intent.

Warpath and Prowl were sent to deal with the Insecticons, while Optimus went off on his own to "cut them off at their source." Though Warpath was confused over what Optimus had just said, Prowl assured him not to bother himself with it; they had a mission to do, and that was the only thing they needed to think about. They drove to downtown Washington, finding that their foes had wasted no time in reducing the scene to a warzone. Worse yet, Prowl was soon downed by one of [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s [[Shrapnel grenade|splinter grenades]]. An outraged Warpath rammed Shrapnel, but was unable to prevent him from taking to the air once more. Thankfully, Optimus's [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone came to Warpath's aid, evening out the odds. Optimus was successful on his end of the mission, taking out the one responsible for remote-controlling the Insecticons: [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. With the battle over, Optimus and his troops fled the scene; they felt that the humans would not believe them should they try and explain the situation, and that the Decepticon had already sullied their reputation beyond repair. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion-cannotwillnot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Warpath was stationed at the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] when it was invaded by [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil Autobots of the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|negative polarity universe]]. Warpath tried to defend the Autobot station from attack, but he was cut down by Magnus's [[Terminus Blade]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Once he was repaired into a [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|new body]], Warpath continued working with their heroic Decepticon allies in hunting down Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

Warpath abandoned the Earth with his team when the [[Rarefied Energon]] of the Ironworks brought the planet [[Gaea|to life]]. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who Optimus Prime took with him to confront [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on a devastated Earth in [[2012]]. While Prime battled Megatron, Warpath helped the others hold off an army of reanimated [[zombie]]s. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

===''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. Warpath was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued 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.}}

Optimus ordered Warpath, Cliffjumper and Cosmos to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
When four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were sent on a rampage courtesy of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s, the Autobots realized that the mind-control devices could be dislodged by bringing "them down, fast and hard!" Warpath dislodged [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]'s shell with a barrage of his own explosive sonic shells. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots getting topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. The Autobots’ latest batch of fuel had been poisoned by the fleeing Decepticon, leaving Warpath unable to transform.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Warpath was comforted by Optimus as he began to be wracked with sickness pains.

In one possible sequence of events that ensued, Perceptor gave out the right amount of an antidote the Autobot scientist had created, allowing Warpath to resume his robot form and take arms against an incoming squadron of Decepticons. The antidote having given Warpath and the rest of the cured Autobots a case of battle fever, the bunch were eager to take on the Decepticons head on in combat. The more level-head Prowl suggested instead a more conniving approach, where the Autobots would ambush their assailants.

If Optimus allowed Warpath and the rest of the refuelled Autobots to venture headlong into battle, the group fond themselves fighting against Megatron himself, accompanied by a squad of Decepticon jets. Warpath's acid shells forced the jets accompanying Megatron to disperse. Then Megatron opened fire, knocking the Autobots into disarray, prompting Optimus to lead a second wave into battle. The second wave soon ran out of fuel, prompting the Autobots to call a retreat. Thankfully, the Decepticons were damaged enough through the course of the battle, causing them to retreat as well.

If Optimus instead followed Prowl's plan, he instructed Warpath and the others to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots to be already dead, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. Though Warpath initially cheered, finding himself able to transform once more, he soon found himself literally falling to pieces. The Autobots finding themselves completely outmatched against an all-out Decepticon attack were made short work of by the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, the Autobots used the tainted fuel to create a toxic cloud that successfully fended off the Decepticons attack. This plan gave Perceptor the time he needed to cure Warpath and the others with his antidote. Their ranks fully replenished and the Decepticons turning tail meant the Autobots had earned themselves another victory.

In completely different possible sequence of events, Optimus successfully retrieved the antidote to the poison from the Decepticons’ poison lab, and with Ratchet's help, brought Warpath and the rest of the poisoned Autobots back from the precipice of death. Now cured, the Autobots discussed their next course of action; they had to prevent the Decepticons from poisoning the nearby water reservoir.

If Optimus led his troops back to the Decepticons’ poison lab, Warpath was amongst the Autobot convoy that drove into action.

Happening upon the Decepticons hauling barrels of poison out of their lab, the Autobots devised a couple of plans to take them out.

In one plan, devised by Windcharger, Warpath then finished off the Decepticons, after Prowl, Jazz and Windcharger worked together to ignite the barrels of poison. Creating a sonic boom to shatter every beaker in the Decepticon lab, Warpath made sure that the Decepticons would not be able to use their lab again any time soon. The Autobots then drove victoriously back to base. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:OmegaEffect-Warpathcarries.jpg|left|thumb|Just drape 'im over your nozzle, Warpath.]]
Warpath was first seen among Cybertron's population, observing anti-Autobot propaganda being pumped through the cortex by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to discredit Optimus Prime and his returning crew. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Warpath, like most Autobots, recognized it as a load of BLAM! POW! ZOOM! and joined [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and several other Mini-Vehicles in rising up along with the other Autobot insurgency cells to fight back against Shockwave's rule. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

After the fall, Warpath traveled to Earth under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command aboard the supply ship, ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} They crashlanded in the midst of a three-way battle between the Autobots and Decepticons of Earth and a lone super-powerful clone warrior known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Things got more than a little hectic, and the Autobots were forced to make a deal with Starscream in order to gain his cooperation against (and he, their protection from) Sunstorm. The Autobots were ultimately able to drive Sunstorm away when he inevitably returned, a battle in which Warpath donned a jetpack to shoot some mortars at the solar-powered Decepticon. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} As part of his deal with the Autobots, Starscream told them where he had stashed several other Autobots his brigade had captured earlier, and Warpath and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] were sent out to retrieve them. On the salvage run, however, the pair ran into [[Earth Defense Command]] agents who made a forceful BOOM! suggestion that the Autobots accompany them back to their base. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Warpath was knocked out during this encounter, and later awakened within a transport hold with Bumper and the still-unconscious Autobots. Admitting he was rather worried about their current predicament, Warpath asked Bumper what was to become of them. Unfortunately, Bumper was as clueless as he was. {{storylink|Atonement}}

After arriving at their headquarters, Warpath learned that the EDC were looking to conscript some Autobots to help them deal with an [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] problem. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] agreed to help after being reactivated. He left Warpath behind, however, to watch over their comrades [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], who had not yet been revived. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} After dealing with the Insecticons, Jazz and his unit hooked back up with Warpath, and then all of them said their farewells to Marissa and the EDC. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} They then proceeded on to the future site of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], under construction at [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s direction. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Warpath was part of a small team of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], eager to fight back against the new Decepticon leader [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

===''The Beast Within''===
After a brutal battle during which [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a monstrous gestalt of unimaginable power, was released, Warpath's butchered form lay smoldering in a mass grave of both Autobot and Decepticon corpses. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Galvatron]]

[[File:OP1 protest.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Peacepath?]]
In the time before the war, Warpath worked under [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] as part of the Security Services. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He attended the joint funeral of Bumper and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] after the pair had been killed by early members of the Decepticon faction. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

Four million years ago, during the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Warpath was a member of a crowd protesting the murder of a Decepticon named [[Hefter]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

After the war began, he was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And what if we don't wanna?]]
Millions of years later, Warpath was a member of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, guarding [[Thunderhead Pass]], a lonely assignment watching over the deactivated form of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his cultists who rested in stasis lock. When [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] broke comm silence to request a transfer to [[Earth]], Warpath was witness to Hound's dressing down of the aggressive Autobot. The monotony was suddenly broken without warning when [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|a mysterious, powerful Transformer]] arrived on Cybertron to claim Thunderwing for [[Nova Prime|his master]]. Warpath and the squad were easily brushed aside by the ancient warrior. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to Earth as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Warpath was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|left|upright=1.7|thumb|Over there on the right!]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Warpath took some slight damage. However, he would get his revenge later on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]], where he took down Cyclonus with a blast to the chest. Cyclonus escaped when Warpath and the others were temporarily distracted by Thunderwing. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Warpath, his team and the Wreckers were still fighting with Thunderwing when Nova, now known as Nemesis Prime, attacked the [[Garrus-9]] penitentiary. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After the recovery of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] answered ''many'' questions about the Nova and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s plans for the [[Expansion]], Warpath and his team were redeployed with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] to [[China]]'s [[Jiangxi Province]] on Earth to secure the [[space bridge]] being used by the Dead Universe transformers. While Sideswipe single-handedly took on [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]], Warpath and the others fought [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], but soon they were forced to leave Sideswipe behind to proceed with their mission. Fortress Maximus and Warpath used the space bridge network to arrive on [[Rotan]] and remove its [[Nega-Core]], which were then returned to Dead Universe where they would no longer be a threat to the living universe. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:TheVerge WarpathVSCons.jpg|right|upright=1.7|thumb|I am not trapped in a facility full of 'cons. ''You'' are all trapped in here with ''me''!]]
After the war between Autobots and Decepticons ended, Warpath stood guard at the crime scene of [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]]'s murder. {{storylink|Devisive}} He later took some time out to unwind at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}} He was supposed to participate in Prowl's raid on the former Decepticon pen, but ended up watching the building explode in his face instead. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] showed up for the first time since the end of the war, the Autobots wasted no time in trying to blast him to oblivion, but were stopped by the Decepticons and opted to lock him up instead. Warpath, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], and [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] were assigned to guard him. {{storylink|City on Fire}} Unfortunately, the three of them couldn't stand against the fired up rioting Decepticons, who invaded the prison, defeated them and freed Megatron. {{storylink|The Verge}} As the riot escalated into a full-on battle, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] found the three injured Autobots and took them to safety. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

Warpath eventually recovered from his damage, and joined the united Cybertronian front against 70 billion [[Ammonite]]s invading on behalf of the "[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Dark Cyclops]]". {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Guarding the [[Firecon]]s after their imprisonment, Warpath saw their calls for "justice" and "rights" as a typical example of Decepticon hypocrisy. His callousness bothered [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], and so did the aggressive nature of his name. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===

Warpath and the Minibots found [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] mysteriously buried in the Earth. When he reactivated, Dinobot fought the Autobots in pursuit of a warrior's conflict, but eventually came to respect his opponents after a battle. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
During the final showdown between the Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|Joe]] and Decepticon/[[Cobra]] alliances, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] punched into [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s chest and unleashed several soldiers into the Decepticon base's interior, Warpath among them. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:Warpath_vs_threefolds_IDW2019.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Wave goodbye to your head wanker!]]During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Warpath was a member of [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]'s [[Strika's Heavies|Heavies]], serving with the elite strike team under the command of the eponymous [[Great General]]. He confronted [[Exarchon]] himself once, outside the ruins of [[Yuss]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} In the modern day, as [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] assembled an ad-hoc artillery unit that included veteran Heavies [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] and [[Big Shot|Topshot]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] pointed out that Warpath was currently in stasis so [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] was sent to wake him up. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Warpath-art.jpg|thumb]]
Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

Warpath was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Artillery Sergeant]], {{storylink|Warpath (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy packaging}} whose function was a warrior, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a tank. His great strength and explosives were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his boisterousness, loud-mouthed attitude, and showiness. Warpath's message from the future was that firepower is not the only way to win a war. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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===Energon Universe===
[[File:TF2023-sparkdamneddecepticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|"Dang son, you're a fighting, [[frag]]ging, oil drinking machine!"]]

Warpath was part of a team of Autobots made up of Elita One, Huffer, and Kup in an assault on a Decepticon stronghold to free Ultra Magnus. During the mission, Warpath was badly damaged by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}} Sometime after the assault, Warpath was found by Silverstreak, who helped carry him away to safety, the two running into a recently arrived Cliffjumper while linking up with more surviving Autobots, including Blurr and Elita-1. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #15}}

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==Commercial appearances==
*Warpath and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] were pinned down on the battlefield by the Decepticon triple-changers, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Thankfully, the new recruits [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] arrived on the scene and were able to chase off the Decepticon aggressors. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane|Sandstorm, Broadside, and Octane commercial}}
*Warpath was part of a massive battle between Kreons. When [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] joined the fight, Warpath was one of many Autobots who fled in terror at the sight of them. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
Warpath was one of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in a fight against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s Decepticon forces, in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
In the early days of the war, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and Warpath battled [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], who were under orders to breach Iacon's defences. The Autobots emerged victorious when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] awakened and joined the fray. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

When the [[Military Patrol]] was unleashed on [[New York City|New York]], Warpath joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in driving the Decepticon team out of the city. {{storylink|Full Assault}} Warpath, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were transported to the sixth century where they joined with [[Aetheling the Red|Lord Aetheling]], and were forced to combat similarly displaced Decepticons at a medieval technology level. They eventually triumphed and returned to the present with the Decepticons as prisoners. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (Legends)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}} When Hoist was cast in a Hollywood film, Warpath and some other Autobots decided to get in on the action, however the film was jeopardized when Decepticons attacked the set. The Autobots were able to fight them off, and the film became a blockbuster success. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsWarpath.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Warpath participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Warpath_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''High Velocity Shell: Launch a shell that punches through everything in a straight line to the target and beyond, dealing 69.3 damage to everything it hits
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:warpath Warpath at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Warpath was a heavily armed Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy WarpathOrig.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|MINT! NEWT!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])}}</ul>

: Premiering in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Warpath transforms into a General Motors M551A1 Sheridan ARAAV tank with a rotating turret.

: There is a notable paint variation on Warpath: while most releases have black-painted optics, some leave the optics unpainted yet cover his entire faceplate in black. There are also some very minor company stamping variants: all versions have "© Takara 1984 Japan" on the underside, but latter releases add "© Hasbro 1984" above it.

: His cannon barrel is a fairly common breaking point, typically snapping off under the "block" part connecting the barrel to the turret.

: In late 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

: In Japan, despite his notable presence in the cartoon, he was ''not'' available in the regular retail line, but was sold ''only'' as a mail-away item, costing 500 yen and two Robot Points.

: This mold was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-warpath/723/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Warpath at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''12''' (set), '''87''' (individual)

:Warpath was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Huffer]], and [[Powerglide (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]]. There are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions, aside from a factory-applied foil Autobot sigil decal on his turret.

:This entire set was [[redeco]]ed to make the "[[G1 GoBots]]" set: Warpath was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Warpathlegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My eyes are up here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends, [[2008]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2008) Warpath transforms from an [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#H-tank|H-shaped, futuristic tank]], similar to ''Armada'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] or ''Animated'' [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], to a [[robot mode]] resembling his original form, right down to the cannon in the chest. Warpath's torso tilts back to become the turret of his alt mode, but it doesn't peg in place, so it's always drooping slightly. He is the only Legends Minibot figure that has moving elbows.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Sparkcrusher]]. This figure also served as the basis of the non-toy character [[Warpath (SG)|''Shattered Glass '' incarnation of Warpath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Legends Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A (very noisy) spy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:A rather ''inappropriate'' inclusion in the Minibot ''Spy'' Team pack, the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Warpath has more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] colors and paint applications. Notably his red is more metallic and darker than the Hasbro version. He also uses a darker gray, and replaces the black eyes with gray and the yellow detail on his chest with gray as well. His Autobot symbol is the traditional red with white outline unlike the Hasbro version.

: He is packed with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Cosmos (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Adams]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We have [[Cosmos (G1)|the eye of a tiger]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|the heart of a lion]], [[Powerglide (G1)|the wings of an eagle]], the big muscular arms of a panther-man, and [[Seaspray (G1)|the silent majesty of a kraken]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:Warpath is the sole new toy in the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys. He transforms from a [[robot mode]] inspired by his original [[Mini Vehicle]] toy into a combat tank of likely made-up origins, possibly inspired by ''Halo''{{'}}s [https://www.halopedia.org/M808_Scorpion Scorpion] and/or ''Command & Conquer''{{'}}s [[fandom:cnc:Mammoth Tank|Mammoth]]. A spring-loaded missile launcher is placed on his right shoulder, and rods in his legs and arms are compatible with [[c joint]] accessories. In tank mode, his turret can rotate and his barrel can rise. "K4-90W" and "Z0W-333" ("kapow" and "zoweee") are [[tampograph]]ed on his legs, a reference to Warpath's distinctive speech pattern from the original cartoon. The black chunk of plastic on Warpath's head is actually translucent plastic and allows for his eyes to glow, granted you have a powerful enough light shining back there.

:Following a trend from other ''Generations'' figures, his [[instructions]] depict him with a different head sculpt for a potential upcoming [[retool]], presumably as [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. However, unlike various other ''Generations'' toys, the alternate head only shows up in ''some'' steps in the instructions, whereas most steps simply depict Warpath's actual head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Generations'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| In case you wanted an accurate Warpath and had a big enough wallet.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-24'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2012
:*''Accessories:'' Missile

: The ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' release of Warpath casts him in a red that is a close approximation of the original toy rather than the more red-brown coloration of the [[Hasbro]] release. He also features silver-outlined (only) Autobot symbols rather than the solid black symbols found on the ''Generations'' version, and lacks the alphanumeric codes on his tank sides. Curiously, his head is cast in red plastic rather than gray plastic painted over brownish red like the Hasbro release (despite no other gray plastic to red plastic changes).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Warpath's package features a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure will be released in small quantities during its first and only shipment.
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots Warpath launcher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''BL004'''
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, 3-piece target
:**''Fist strength'': '''440'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''873'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''297'''

:Part of the second wave of Series 2 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' launchers, Warpath is a retool of the [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] Flip Shot mold to give him a more Warpath-like head, though [[#Notes|possibly]] Brawl was retooled from Warpath. He turns into a bitty tank, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:This mold was to be redecoed into [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] for the cancelled Combaticon 5-Pack set.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy WarpathKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012/[[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Bag number'': '''*****43'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Warpath is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with an extra part (one 1X1 brick with a stud on the side) to turn him into a tank.

:He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Loves the Smell of Cryo-Shells in the Morning

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Warpath has a much more toy-based deco, complete with masked face. The Kreons in this set all use the totally-revamped 2015 style bodies.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Warpath's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. The 1x1 top-clip piece is also slightly different from the original, with a much lower-set clip.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Legends-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In case you skipped the other ''Generations'' Warpath because you thought its accuracy to Warpath was a little too on the nose.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends Class, 2015)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends class figures, this new iteration of Warpath is a retool of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]] with a new head, and hence lacks the chest cannon he usually sports. Undocumented in the instructions, [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]] (or his redecoes [[Beet-Chop#Movie Advanced Series|Beet-Chop]] and [[Beet-Chit#Timelines|Beet-Chit]]) can attach to the front of Warpath’s tank mode.

:Warpath also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegWarpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1-Warpath-Reissue.jpg|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' ("Legion Class", 2019)}}</ul>

:Part of the second wave of "Legion Class" figures in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, Warpath is a reissue of his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 figure]], with some mild differences. This release lacks the Japanese reissue's additional foil insignia on the turret, bringing it back in line with the original. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective. This version also has production information tampographed onto him rather than molded.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Warpath is [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Released earlier to lie in wait for ''Legacy'' [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]] and [[Dinobot Island, Part 2#Quotes|'''tank''']] him when he shows up.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID Number'': '''WFC-K6'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': Tank undercarriage, Golden Disk card
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Warpath has design elements from both the Sunbow cartoon animation model and the original toy. He transforms from a robot larger than his mini-bot brethren, but still smaller than the average Deluxe Class, into a tank loosely similar to the General Motors {{w|M551 Sheridan|M551A1 Sheridan}} ARAAV. The underside of the tank separates from the figure and can be attached to the robot mode's shoulder or arm as a shield, or mounted on its back. In tank mode, Warpath's turret can rotate a full 360 degrees, and his cannon can raise up.

: All of Warpath's gray-white plastic parts are prone to [[photodegradation]].

: Warpath also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Go-Bots Guardians [[Treds]].

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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BAM! Sorry, I just can't- WHAM! KAZOW!!!]]
*'''Warpath''' (2007)

:A 35-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Warpath "transforms" into a red and grey tank. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], Movie [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], and "Energon Wars" [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]].
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T45/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Warpath figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:Hardhead-in-WarpathInstructions.jpg|thumb|]]
*Warpath had the preliminary name of '''[[Hot Shot (disambiguation)|Hot Shot]]'''.
*The cartoon had a variety of ways to depict Warpath's face when he talked. In [[Toei Animation|Toei]]'s episodes, the three small slats on either side of his faceplate would light up and pulse in sync with his dialogue, in a fashion similar to Wheeljack's "ears". In the single episode of season 2 in which he appeared animated by the [[unknown Generation 1 animation studios|unknown studio]], "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]", his mouthpiece didn't light up, but did occasionally jiggle up and down in the more traditional manner, like Optimus Prime's. For season three, [[AKOM]], of course, didn't bother their butts doing ''either'' of those things, and Warpath's face didn't move when he spoke.
*''Generations'' Warpath's instructions, like many from the time, feature an alternate headsculpt. In this case it appears to be [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. In late 2013, upcoming product listings inadvertently released to the public included 'TRA GENERATIONS DLX HARDHEAD A9252', although this figure was ultimately never announced or released.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ Hasbro customer service listings summary] by [[User:Monzo]]</ref>
*In [[2020]], the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]'s Robot Convention would post the Hasbro deco sheet on Facebook, revealing that Hardhead had been planned for a [[Toys"R"Us]] USA two-pack with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratbat]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/1183148038695747 Facebook post by Pete's RoboCon, 22 July 2020]</ref>
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Warpath''' (ワーパス ''Wāpasu'', ウォーパス ''Wōpasu'')
*''French:'' '''Trajecto''' (Canada)
*''Greek:'' '''Achtýpitos''' (Αχτύπητος, "Unbeatable")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hadiösvény''' ("Warpath")
*''Italian:'' '''Boom-Boom'''
*''Korean:'' '''Warpath''' (월패스 ''Wolpaeseu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhànjǐ''' (China, 战戟, "War Halberd")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Pé de Guerra''' (Portugal comic, "Warfoot"), '''Guerreiro''' (Brazil comic, "Warrior")
*''Russian:'' '''Tomagavk''' (Томагавк, "Battleaxe")

==References==
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[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
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[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
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Steeljaw (IDW)

2024-10-28T08:16:54Z

Odinson: /* Notes */

{{faction|maximal|onyxprime|liegemaximo|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Steeljaw}}
:''Steeljaw is a [[Transformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:LastBotStanding4 SteeljawMad.jpg|thumb|right|250px|You hear him howling around your kitchen door, you better not let him in.]]

'''Steeljaw''' lacks the brute strength of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], or the commanding presence of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. However, he compensates for these physical shortcomings with a silver tongue, a cunning mind, and a predator's killing instincts. He combines his natural charisma and the ability to put up a charming façade with unorthodox strategies that wrongfoot his enemies and keep them guessing long enough for him to find and ruthlessly exploit their weaknesses.

In exchange for all that he brings to the proverbial table, Steeljaw demands nothing less than absolute loyalty from the soldiers he commands. Most of the [[Transformer]]s who follow him—perhaps excepting his sister [[Sharpclaw]]—are more than happy to follow such an incredible 'bot... but those who question his pragmatic, amoral approach one time too many might find themselves hunted down with the same lack of compassion Steeljaw affords his enemies.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The Maximal '''Steel Jaw''' commanded the [[Pack]] in contested [[Tesarus (polity)|Tesarus]] during the [[Grand Uprising]], hunkered down opposite the Micromaster 74th led by [[Erector (G1)|Erector]]. His unique leadership style had his troops mark their Maximal insignia with three slashes, identifying the Pack as loyal to him first, all other loyalties second. His second-in-command, [[Ramulus]], had been with him since the earliest days of the revolution, before even [[Lio Convoy]]'s proclamation.

All of which explains why he seriously considered disobeying Lio Convoy's orders to advance on Iacon without delay. Abandoning the slow, methodical push through Builder territory to charge the fortifications all at once would be a death sentence for many, if not most, of his men. Still, Steel Jaw accepted the intelligence reports of the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] horde at the back, and decided to make his stand.

The Pack began an artillery bombardment of the Micromaster 74th to shake them up, and then ordered the frontal assault. In truth, a fifth of the Pack was killed in the first few cycles crossing the Builders' mine field. Nevertheless, enough remained for Steel Jaw to rally the Pack and take advantage of the surprise. They charged Erector's lines to break through the Micromasters trying to fortify the position.

In the end, the Pack won, but Steel Jaw was not around to see it, as he was felled by a stray shot. Two-thirds of the Maximals died in the advance, but the road to Iacon was open. {{storylink|Derailment}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
Steeljaw was one of [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]]'s Maximals. When this bestial horde invaded Cybertron, he was one of the many warriors who wound up battling [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}}

===''Last Bot Standing''===
[[File:LastBotStanding2-Steeljaw.jpg|thumb|right|350px|]]

At the height of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Steeljaw and his sister [[Sharpclaw]] fought for the Decepticons. However, as the destructive conflict degenerated into an increasingly pointless stalemate, it soon became clear that the endless Cybertronian war had left the universe drained of the [[energon]] and raw materials needed to repair their otherwise-immortal bodies. One by one, the Cybertronian race followed the planets and people they'd annihilated into extinction, until only a handful of Transformers remained. In time, Steeljaw and Sharpclaw linked up with eleven other ex-Autobots and Decepticons—[[Nitro (IDW)|Nitro]], [[Override (BWU)|Override]], [[Moon (BW)|Spine-shucker]], [[Scylla]], [[Wedge (RID)|Wedge]], [[Lunaclub]], [[Treadshock (G1)|Treadshock]], [[Riotgear (G1)|Riotgear]], [[Cyberwarp (G1)|Cyberwarp]], [[Wildwheel (G1)|Wildwheel]], and [[Vex]]—and joined forces with an aged [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], whom they dubbed "The Veteran" in honour of his long memory, although Steeljaw found him annoying. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 3|Last Bot Standing #3}} Steeljaw promptly set himself up as the "commander" of their remnant faction, although his acerbic sister refused to indulge him. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}

To survive in a post-energon universe, Steeljaw discovered a way to process organic matter into "[[biofuel]]", a crude but workable alternative to conventional energon; although this inefficient, low-quality fuel required a complete refit of their intake systems that prevented them from processing ordinary energon, {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 3|Last Bot Standing #3}} and left its users perpetually tired and hungry, it was the only viable source of sustenance in a universe otherwise depleted of its resources. As a result, Steeljaw and his followers adopted a ghoulish new way of life—without the technology or resources to construct a more durable starship, the group travelled from planet to planet inside an enormous space capsule, a projectile fired from a specialized launcher according to precise calculations, as they rode out the long voyage in [[stasis lock]]. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 4|Last Bot Standing #4}}

[[File:LastBotStanding2-Steeljawmeetsrodimus.jpg|thumb|left|350px]]

Once they arrived on a life-bearing planet, the Cybertronians would round up as many organics as possible, process half of them into a fresh batch of biofuel, then inter the rest in specialized "breeding paddocks" to produce a next generation of livestock. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 3|Last Bot Standing #3}} Once they'd exhausted one planet's resources, they'd build a biofuel-powered launcher capable of sending a scout, who'd prepare for the arrival of the rest. In this way did Steeljaw and his crew slowly trawl a devastated universe for its remaining resources for so long that millennia without sufficient fuel corrupted and fragmented their memories of both the Great War and how long they'd spent on biofuel. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}} {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 4|Last Bot Standing #4}}

Eventually, their endless search for new food brought them to the remote world of [[Donnokt]], a desert world on the edge of the universe. The group sent Nitro ahead as their advance scout, and when the rest of the Cybertronians made planetfall Steeljaw ordered a sullen Spine-shucker—now going by the name "[[Moon (BW)|Moon]]"—to reactivate Override and Riotgear to track waht they believed to be Nitro's lifesign. As it turned out, that lifesign belonged to an elderly [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]], who'd already found and killed Nitro. When Override and Riotgear found Rodimus outside the town of [[Fembrance]] and brought him back to their landing site, Steeljaw was overjoyed at the prospect of inducting another Cybertronian into their twisted "family" despite Rodimus's protests—indeed, it had been so long since the Great War that none of them remembered him. Oblivious to Rodimus's clear disgust for them and their kind, Steeljaw explained that, while Rodimus was unconscious, they found one of the native creatures hiding in his cloak; in a twisted display of goodwill, Steeljaw announced that, while he and Sharpclaw reactivated the Veteran, his followers would fit Rodimus with a biofuel intake while Moon processed Rodimus's friend [[Shib Wallkis]] into their first batch of biofuel. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 2|Last Bot Standing #2}}

[[File:LastBotStanding3-altmodes.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]

After consulting with the Veteran, by this point reduced to a severed head sustained by a crude life-support machine, Steeljaw confirmed that Rodimus was who he said he was, but despite Steeljaw's repeated entreaties Rodimus refused to adopt their parasitic lifestyle; when Steeljaw pushed the issue, Rodimus defiantly spat at him. Annoyed, Steeljaw ordered the group to process Shib and refit Rodimus, whether he wanted to or not, while he and the rest of the group hitched themselves to their cattle wagons and headed to the nearest population center to round up the inhabitants. As the group methodically worked their way through the town, Steeljaw's enhanced olfactory sensors picked up the scent of Cybertronian technology—when he and Sharpclaw investigated, they found Nitro's headless corpse, and quickly realized that Rodimus had murdered their scout. When Sharpclaw picked up the scent of more Cybertronian technology, Steeljaw followed; when the two found the Wallkis family household, they discovered a pair of usable [[energon key]]s and an ancient Cybertronian data screen containing a message from Rodimus, intended for the natives who'd help protect him for thousands of years. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 3|Last Bot Standing #3}}

[[File:LastBotStanding4-thisplanetdies.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

When the recharged and rejuvenated Rodimus arrived to stop Steeljaw, Steeljaw angrily confronted the Autobot—all this time, Donnokt had possessed vast seams of extremely volatile energon, and Rodimus had deliberately kept the knowledge to himself while Steeljaw and his followers had spent eons scrounging for whatever they could subsist upon. Rodimus argued that it was too late for their kind—if Cybertronians found out about the energon hidden on this world, they'd simply fall back into their old habits, and that he'd used one of the three energon keys to recharge himself and kill everyone Steeljaw had left behind to keep watch over him. Before Steeljaw could retaliate, however, his acolytes fell to squabbling among themselves over who'd get to use the key, and one of the two remaining artifacts fell to the ground and shattered amidst the confusion. With only one key left, Sharpclaw demanded that they split the last key between them; when Steeljaw refused, however, Rodimus successfully punted the key out of Steeljaw's grip and straight into Shib's hand. As the girl took off atop [[Sparks (IDW)|Sparks]], Steeljaw and Sharpclaw pursued her up into an energon mineshaft in the mountains, where they easily captured Shib as she tried to hide.

However, once Sharpclaw got her hands on the last energon key, she refused to share; as a result, Steeljaw savaged his sister and took the key for himself, just in time to intercept Rodimus as the old Autobot pursued the ex-Decepticons into the mountains. As Rodimus's second wind gradually wore off, the supercharged Steeljaw easily trounced his foe and beat him to the brink of death... but when he swore that he'd kill everyone on Donnokt and process them into biofuel, Rodimus just laughed: during the battle at the landing site, he'd annihilated their only biofuel refinery—without that biofuel, there was no way for Steeljaw or anyone else to transition back to processing energon. Furious, Steeljaw impaled Rodimus through the chest and hurled him down to the bottom of the mineshaft. With their race now functionally extinct, Steeljaw decided that he'd rather die with dignity by using his blasters to ignite the energon seam and destroy the entire planet; when Sharpclaw hurled herself in front of his blaster to stop him, he accidentally shot her in the back. As Steeljaw grabbed Shib in one fist and prepared to bring it all to an end, an overcharged Rodimus leapt from the mineshaft and ripped Steeljaw's blaster-arm off before he could fire—determined to make his enemy pay, Steeljaw made one last, doomed leap for Shib before Rodimus blew his head to bits. {{storylink|Last Bot Standing issue 4|Last Bot Standing #4}}
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==Toys==

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==Notes==
* The ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' version of Steel Jaw has adopted a [[luponoid]] [[beast mode]] by the time of "[[Derailment]]" although the narration notes that he used to be an off-road vehicle in reference to his [[Steeljaw (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' counterpart]]. Given that all of the other Maximals who serve [[Liege Maximo]] and "Onyx Prime" possess beast modes, the same is ''presumably'' true for the Maximal Steeljaw who appeared in ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'', but ''[[Transformers: Last Bot Standing|Last Bot Standing]]'' dispenses with this concept and simply copies how he appeared in the ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon.
* The ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' version of Steel Jaw is a Maximal, as per the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'' cartoon]]'s loose tradition of assigning mammal alt-modes to Maximals. [[Thunderhoof (BWU)|Thunderhoof]] is designated similarly.
* ''Uprising'' Steel Jaw's defaced insignia references his ''Robots in Disguise'' incarnation, who slashed the [[Decepticon]] insignias of those under his command.

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Optimus Prime (One)

2024-09-28T18:39:53Z

Odinson: /* Notes */

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:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers One (franchise)|One]].''
[[File:TF-One-Optimus-Prime-2024.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]

Bold and daring, '''Orion Pax''' came from humble beginnings as a [[Transformation cog|cogless]] energon miner who, growing bored with his duties, snuck around in the archives to learn about the [[Thirteen|Primes]]. Yearning for adventure and the autonomy to make his own choices, he often tricked his by-the-books best friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] into breaking the rules and getting them both in trouble.

Despite this, his spark is very much in the right place, and as his sense of justice matured, he was bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]], becoming the legendary hero '''Optimus Prime'''.

{{bigquote|We stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''.|Optimus Prime|''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''One'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Hemsworth]] (English), [[Yūichi Nakamura]] (Japanese)|[[Goran Višnjić]] (Croatian), [[Tommy Morgenstern]] (German trailer), [[Adrien Antoine]] (European French), [[Andrés Gutiérrez Coto]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Massimiliano Manfredi]] (Italian)}}

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{{spoilers|Transformers One (film)|October 21}}
Despite lacking a cog, the energon miner Orion Pax was an incredibly bold bot who dreamed of proving his and other cogless transformers' worth, often getting into trouble for failing to obey rules or follow protocol, such as when he found himself being pursued by guards for breaking into the archives in search of information to aid in the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Lucky for Orion, his best friend, [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] was often by his side to help him out of a jam. After D-16 helped him get away from the archive's guards, Orion gifted his best friend with a pristine sticker of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]], proudly placing it on his shoulder. During a mining expedition, Orion broke protocol with D-16 to rescue [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] after a vein of unstable energon caused the mine to collapse. As a response to him breaking protocol, his captain, [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] was fired by [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]]. Angered by this injustice, Orion Pax reminded Darkwing that while he lacked a Transformation Cog, his finger could still transform into a rude gesture, causing Darkwing to almost deck Orion until D-16 intervened by punching Orion and trying to apologize on his behalf before being knocked down himself.

Following the mining incident, [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] announced his return from the surface to all of Iacon, informing the city that he failed to find the Matrix, but that work would be stopped so that everyone could watch the Iacon 5000 race. Seeing an opportunity to show everyone that cogless bots are more than meets the eye, Orion Pax tricked D-16 into entering alongside him, coming close to victory until the pair were passed while Orion tried carrying an injured D-16 to the finish line. While trying to convince an upset D-16 that participating in the race wasn't a mistake, the pair were visited by Sentinel Prime, informing them that their stunt had inspired the other miners to work harder, and as a reward, was granting them access to his personal repair bay. However, before they could being escorted, Darkwing, angry at the pair for nearly beating him in the race, took them down to Sub Level 50, where Orion first met [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]].

While B-127 was introducing the pair to his artificial friends, Orion discovered that one of the sculptures contained a message from [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] and a map to a possible location of the Matrix. After convincing D-16 and B-127 to leave the level, Orion and his comrades snuck their way to Waste Management to take a train to the surface, where they ran into Elita-1, who was still royally steamed at Orion for getting her fired. Elita-1 attempted to stop the train, but relented after Orion showed her the transmission. The group was knocked off the train and left on the surface. The group convinced Elita-1 to join their party in search of the matrix. The map eventually led them to the cave where the 13 Primes fell in battle against the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]]. The Matrix of Leadership was not in the cave, but Orion did discover the powered down Alpha Trion. The group reactivated Alpha Trion with an energon cube, and legendary warrior revealed a dark revelation: Sentinel was a false Prime. Sentinel had betrayed the Primes and made a deal with the invading Quintessons where he would be allowed to rule Cybertron in return for paying them energon, and stole the cogs from new transformers.

The truth was a bitter pill to swallow, but Orion remained hopeful, and announced his plan to reveal the truth to Iacon. His best friend, D-16, on the other hand, expressed his desire to kill Sentinel for what he had done, unnerving Orion, B-127, and Elita-1. Alpha Trion granted Orion and his allies the Transformation Cogs of the dead Primes. On their journey back to Iacon, the party was captured by the Cybertron High Guard, who mistook them for Sentinel Prime supporters. After watching D-16 beat down [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] and take control of the guard, they were attacked by Sentinel Prime's legion of guards and his enforcer, [[Airachnid (One)|Arachnid]]. D-16, B-127, and many members of the High Guard were captured by Sentinel's legion, leaving Orion feeling hopeless. Elita-1, far from Orion's biggest fan, inspired him to keep going, reminding him that his greatest strength is his ability to hope. Inspired by her, Orion rallied the remaining members of the High Guard and organized a plan to free the others. While Elita-1 smuggled the High Guard into Iacon, Orion Pax made his first of many inspirational speeches to the cogless miners after punching out Darkwing for trying to force the bots into a 23rd shift in the mines. Orion convinced the miners to rise up against Sentinel after revealing the truth that their cogs were stolen. During the battle for Iacon, Orion helped free D-16 and the rest of the guard. However, while D-16 intended to kill Sentinel, Orion, B-127 and Elita-1 instead focused on revealing Sentinel's treachery to the entire city. After Sentinel's crimes were exposed, D-16 still attempted to kill the false Prime. Orion pleaded with D-16, trying to make him see that D-16's path of vengeance was not the way to build the future. Pushing aside his best friend, D-16 pointed his cannon at Sentinel, only to shoot Orion Pax as he jumped in the way. A horrified D-16 caught Orion before he fell into a pit that lead to Cybertron's core. Orion begged his friend to not let go, only for D-16 to bitterly tell him he's done saving him.

For his noble sacrifice for the greater good, Orion was rescued by [[Primus]] and granted the Matrix of Leadership, being transformed into Optimus Prime. Returning to the surface, Optimus Prime fought D-16, who had renamed himself "Megatron" stopping him from destroying anymore of the city. Saddened by the path his old friend had chosen, Optimus banished Megatron and his followers from the city of Iacon. Optimus, knowing he could not lead the planet alone, asked Elita-1 and B-127 to work with him, an offer that was readily accepted by both bots. Shortly after, the Matrix in Prime's chest began to glow. Optimus held it high as energon began flowing in abundance once again, now that the Matrix of Leadership was possessed by someone worthy enough to wield it.
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==Toys==
===''One''===
[[File:TF-One-Prime-Changers-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Am I Prime? Am I Pax? You decide!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Prime Changers, ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Deluxe Class Optimus Prime (デラックスクラスオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OD-01'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:Released as part of ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Prime Changers line, Optimus Prime is a Warrior Class-ish figure that's quite smaller than the [[#SS112|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class]], and transforms from a robot (in his cogged form) to a Cybertronian truck in 20 steps. His removable shoulder pipes can double as blasters. He comes with his Energon axe which can be wielded on his hands and stored on his back or between his legs in alt mode. Both the shoulder cannons and axe are [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible, with the axe seemingly designed to double as a minigun based on the details of its haft. The included Matrix of Leadership can be held using 5mm posts with both hands. Since he lacks wrist swivels, getting his hands close enough to hold it with both usually requires the shoulders to be rotated up over his collarbone. Like the other Prime Changers in the first two waves, he has pearlescent plastic and glittery paint applications, specifically his silver and gunmetal paint. There is a 3mm port on his aft below where his axe plugs in, only accessible in robot mode.

:He is based on the cogged Orion Pax design in the film, except for the faceplate, axe, and smokestacks, which are from the Optimus Prime design. The designers of the ''[[#SS112|Studio Series]]'' toy consider this Prime Changer toy the Orion Pax form due to its smaller size.<ref name=April25/>

:This figure has a few minor [[design flaw]]s which result in floppy wrists and a tendency for the hands to pop off. Due to the number of large, rectangular pegs that hold the vehicle mode together, the whole figure has to be perfectly aligned to avoid the cab mode drooping forward and not pegging into the forearms correctly. The stock photography on the back of his box shows him with an Autobot symbol in the center of his chest above his windshield, but the actual toy lacks one. The artwork on the front of the package also appears to be based on his Studio Series figure, notably having tan instead of grey and a larger, clear windshield through which his Matrix can be seen.

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[[File:TF-One-Mega-Changers-Optimus-Prime-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Mega Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the rebranded "Mega Changers" line, this 12-inch Optimus Prime figure transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck.

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[[File:TFOne_Mask_Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Tallest smokestacks in the west.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (2-in-1 Mask, 2024)}}</ul>
:This Optimus Prime transforms into a wearable mask in 18 steps. This toy does not resemble Prime's ''One'' design, with the robot mode having elements of his [[Evergreen]] design while the mask's mouthplate is based on his ''Bumblebee'' design.

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[[File:TF-One-Power-Flip-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Power Flip Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Ultimate Power Change Optimus Prime (アルティメットパワーチェンジオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[October]] [[October 12|12]], [[2024]]
:*''Accessories'': sword, Energon axe, shield, Matrix of Leadership

:This large Optimus Prime toy transforms into 4 different modes: An old Leader Class-sized Orion Pax, Cybertronian Truck, a Super Class-sized Optimus Prime (by extending his torso and legs), and "Ultimate" Optimus Prime (by flipping him back like a Flip-and-Change figure). He features lights and sounds that are activated by a button on his crotch, and during transformation. He includes a sword, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, and a shield that's just the roof of the truck mode.

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[[File:TF-One-Robot-Battlers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime found [[Excalibur]] and took the stone with it.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Robot Battlers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon sword, axe, base
:Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck. The figure can be placed on a base to perform action moves by sliding the finger slots, to knock an opponent's figure off of their base. He is packaged in a 2-pack set with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RobotBattlers|Megatron]], and includes an additional axe accessory alongside the standard Energon sword.

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[[File:TF-One-Race-Changers-2pk-Optimus-Prime-Orion-Pax-vs-Megatron-D-16.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax vs. Megatron/D-16''' (Race Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': launcher
:"Race Changers" Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is, shockingly, a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bot Shots Optimus Prime]] from 2012. His front grill has crisper detailing and a spoiler has been added to the back of his trailer. He features a spring-loaded [[autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. His chest spinner no longer has the battle gimmick, only an Autobot insignia on one side with the other sides left blank. The included launcher is a new design.

:Optimus comes in a Target-exclusive 2-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RaceChangers|Megatron/D-16]]. They can be launched at each other for combative play or have the launchers connected side-by-side for racing action. Interestingly, the launchers have "2017" molded into their bottoms, whereas the original [[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots toyline]] ended in 2013. This suggests these remolds were made for an earlier toyline, possibly ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]'', but weren't released until now.

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[[File:Tfone-racing-warrior-optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"Schrödinger's Matrix bearer" postulates that this toy exists in a quantum superposition of being both Optimus Prime ''and'' Orion Pax at the same time until the presence of the Matrix is observed.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron/D-16 / Optimus Prime/Orion Pax / Autobot Mirage''' (Iacon Race 3-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the Target-exclusive Iacon Race 3-pack, Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is a retool of the second [[Optimus_Prime_(Cyberverse)#1Step2ndMold|''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime]] 1-Step Changers toy based on his appearance in ''Transformers One'' and transforms between robot and truck modes in one step.

:Optimus/Orion comes packaged with [[Mirage (Movie)#One|Mirage]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#IaconRace|Megatron/D-16]].

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[[File:TF-One-Energon-Matrix-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Babymus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:Released exclusively for Walmart, this non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime (in his Cog-less form) features a head-switching gimmick by opening the back and front body panels, similar to the "Auto-Morphin Figures" (but manually) from the older ''[[Power Rangers (franchise)|Power Rangers]]'' toylines. The figure features both his Optimus Prime and Orion Pax-styled chest and heads.

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[[File:Ultimate_Energon_Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|He's got the blue touch.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultimate Energon Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Energon Power Optimus Prime (エネルゴンパワーオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[July 13|13]], [[2024]]
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OE-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership

:This roughly Supreme Class-sized Optimus Prime toy is exclusive to Walmart. He features translucent blue plastic for an Energon effect, including an Energon axe and a Matrix of Leadership. The Axe can be mounted onto one of the back robot mode portholes or the rear truck wheels for storage.

:He is also released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan.

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[[File:Cog_Changers_Optimus_Orion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You could build a house with that alt-mode]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Cog Power Change Optimus Prime (コグパワーチェンジオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[October]] [[October 12|12]], [[2024]]
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OCP-04'''

:Released as part of the Cog Changers line, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian truck by flipping the upper truck hood/robot torso in place. Optimus/Orion also features a slide-up Cog-shaped panel located on his chest.

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[[File:TF-One-Brave-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Brave Commander Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 12]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Energon Axe, Matrix

:"Brave Commander Optimus Prime" is a larger figure that was the size of an older Leader Class before 2019. Aside from his Energon Axe accessory, Optimus Prime also features a removable Matrix inside his opening chest panel, an interchangeable face on his head, and pop-out shoulder cannons if the shoulders are extended.

:Brave Commander Optimus Prime is also available at Hasbro Pulse and other online retailers in the United States and Canada.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-TF-One-OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Unlike [[Thor]], Prime knows [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|far too]] [[Grindor (ROTF)|well how]] [[Megatron (Movie)#Dark of the Moon film|to go]] [[Infernocon|for the]] [[Scourge (ROTB)|head]].]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-134'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

:Deluxe Class Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronian truck in 25 steps. His shoulder pipes are removable and can double as blasters. He comes with a "dual-barrel blaster" meant only for his truck mode which [[Partformer|has to be removed]] for transformation, storing under his back. His energon axe pegs over his hand and stores on his back in robot mode and in the truck bed. The included Matrix of Leadership can tab into slots in his fists without the need for opening hands. Lastly, Optimus comes with a backdrop showcasing the Iacon cityscape.

:Unfortunately, his fists are left ''very'' exposed on the sides of his truck mode.

:Optimus was revealed on [[April 18]], 2024, alongside the premiere of the movie's first trailer. Released at the Deluxe Class price point, Optimus is a smaller (and more affordable) figure than other Optimus toys in the line. He was the first figure announced to be in the “A-Level” assortment, being released outside of a main wave for extended periods for greater availability.

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[[File:Hasbro-Hong-Kong-Fan-Expo-2024-SS-112-Optimus-Prime-(One).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Where's a magic hammer when you need one?]]
* '''Optimus Prime (Limited Edition Battle Damage Ver.)''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25/>

:This Optimus Prime is an extensively hand-painted version of the above ''Studio Series One'' Deluxe Class figure, being covered in black wash and silver battle damage. Limited to 230 copies worldwide, the front of each box has a numbered sticker with the Transformers 40th Anniversary logo.

:Of the 230 units, 40 were distributed at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong|Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong]] 2024 as a gift with minimum purchases of HK$3000; 5 were distributed at Toy Expo 2024 in the [[Philippines]] with a minimum purchase of PHP20,000.

:Notably, the dual-barrel blaster goes unpainted, which particularly stands out in vehicle mode.

==Merchandise==
===Transformers One===

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:A children's product based off his appearance in the ''One'' film, the Optimus Prime costume is comprised of a bodysuit and mask.

===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogless-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Near-middle finger right hand sadly not included.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cog-less Bot Mode) Orion Pax''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 3 pairs of hands, <s>Cog of Conversion</s> Transformation Cog, Jetpack

:Released as part of [[Yolopark]]'s [[Yolopark#AMK_Series|Advance Model Kit (AMK)]] lineup, this Orion Pax is modeled after his Cog-less Cybertronian form, and he can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from his hand parts, Orion also comes with an additional jetpack he used to mine (and interfere the Iacon 5000 race), and a Transformation Cog.

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[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogged-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cogged Bot Mode) Orion Pax''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands, right weapon-wielding hand, pointing left hand, blaster

:This model kit of Orion Pax is based on his cogged form, and he comes with the blaster taken from the [[Death Tracker]]s, and one of his pointing fingers is now swapped with an accessory-wielding hand for the weapon.
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===Blokees===
====''Galaxy Version''====
[[File:Blokees GV05 OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, pistol, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:[[Blokees]] Orion Pax is a 4.25 inch tall non-transforming buildable figure representing his cog-less form. He appears once in every case of nine blind boxes. As with the rest of his wave, Orion features an upgraded suite of standard body parts, with sturdier hinge joints and slightly more complex builds than their Generation 1 counterparts.

:Orion includes the usual pairs of gripping fists and open hands, a laser pistol, his secondary cannon, and a two-studded connectable figure stand.
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[[File:Blokees GV05 OptimusRegular.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, Energon axe, [[Death Tracker]] laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The headline figure of the fifth ''Galaxy Version'' wave, Optimus Prime represents the young hero's new form at the climax of the film. His Energon axe pegs in with the same standard ball joint that Blokees hands use, allowing him to pose with and swing the blade with a degree of freedom.

:Prime's smokestacks are mounted on symmetrical pegs on his shoulder armor, giving you the option to peg them in upside down to represent his flamethrower move.

:This deco of Optimus Prime has a pull rate of 1 in every 12 boxes, or three times across four cases.

[[File:Blokees GV05 OptimusSecret.jpg|thumb|upright=1|]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Secret)''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, Energon axe, laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The chase figure of ''Galaxy Version'' 05, this Optimus is slathered in delicious metallic paint, with additional printed detail on his forearms, thighs, and feet. He retains the same selection of accessories as his standard deco, with more shiny paint on his [[Death Tracker]] blaster and inaccurate hints of orange across the edges of his blue axe.

:As is standard for ''Galaxy Version'' chase variants, Optimus has a pull rate of 1 in every 36 boxes, i.e. once in four cases.

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====''Classic Class''====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''11'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rest hands, 2 grip hands, unmasked head, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, laser blaster, 2 figure stands, 2 energy effects
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==Notes==
*Most merchandise and a few promotional renders gives Optimus Prime a blue axe, or a blue axe with an orange trim. In the final film, his axe is a [[:File:G1 Prime energon-axe.JPG|Generation 1-accurate]] orange, with a blue trim, indicating a change during production.
*Orion's interest in the archives is a nod to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|his]] backstory from the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned Continuity]], where he was a data clerk before becoming Prime.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu''), '''Orion Pax''' (オライオンパックス ''Oraion Pakkusu'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:One-Orion-Pax-stock.jpg|Original miner body
File:One-Orion-Pax-cog-form.jpg|[[T-cog|Cogged]] form
File:One-Optimus-Prime-full-body.jpg|[[Reformatting|Reformatted]] as Optimus Prime
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:One Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]

Optimus Prime (One)

2024-09-26T03:50:55Z

Odinson: /* One film */

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{{disambig3|Optimus Prime}}
:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers One (franchise)|One]].''
[[File:TF-One-Optimus-Prime-2024.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]

Bold and daring, '''Orion Pax''' came from humble beginnings as a [[Transformation cog|cogless]] energon miner who, growing bored with his duties, snuck around in the archives to learn about the [[Thirteen|Primes]]. Yearning for adventure and the autonomy to make his own choices, he often tricked his by-the-books best friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] into breaking the rules and getting them both in trouble.

Despite this, his spark is very much in the right place, and as his sense of justice matured, he was bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]], becoming the legendary hero '''Optimus Prime'''.

{{bigquote|We stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''.|Optimus Prime|''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''One'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Hemsworth]] (English), [[Yūichi Nakamura]] (Japanese)|[[Goran Višnjić]] (Croatian), [[Tommy Morgenstern]] (German trailer), [[Adrien Antoine]] (European French), [[Andrés Gutiérrez Coto]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Massimiliano Manfredi]] (Italian)}}

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{{spoilers|Transformers One (film)|October 21}}
Despite lacking a cog, the energon miner Orion Pax was an incredibly bold bot who dreamed of proving his and other cogless transformers' worth, often getting into trouble for failing to obey rules or follow protocol, such as when he found himself being pursued by guards for breaking into the archives in search of information to aid in the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Lucky for Orion, his best friend, [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] was often by his side to help him out of a jam. After D-16 helped him get away from the archive's guards, Orion gifted his best friend with a pristine sticker of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]], proudly placing it on his shoulder. During a mining expedition, Orion broke protocol with D-16 to rescue [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] after a vein of unstable energon caused the mine to collapse. As a response to him breaking protocol, his captain, [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] was fired by [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]]. Angered by this injustice, Orion Pax reminded Darkwing that while he lacked a Transformation Cog, his finger could still transform into a rude gesture, causing Darkwing to almost deck Orion until D-16 intervened by punching Orion and trying to apologize on his behalf before being knocked down himself.

Following the mining incident, [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] announced his return from the surface to all of Iacon, informing the city that he failed to find the Matrix, but that work would be stopped so that everyone could watch the Iacon 5000 race. Seeing an opportunity to show everyone that cogless bots are more than meets the eye, Orion Pax tricked D-16 into entering alongside him, coming close to victory until the pair were passed while Orion tried carrying an injured D-16 to the finish line. While trying to convince an upset D-16 that participating in the race wasn't a mistake, the pair were visited by Sentinel Prime, informing them that their stunt had inspired the other miners to work harder, and as a reward, was granting them access to his personal repair bay. However, before they could being escorted, Darkwing, angry at the pair for nearly beating him in the race, took them down to Sub Level 50, where Orion first met [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]].

While B-127 was introducing the pair to his artificial friends, Orion discovered that one of the sculptures contained a message from [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] and a map to a possible location of the Matrix. After convincing D-16 and B-127 to leave the level, Orion and his comrades snuck their way to Waste Management to take a train to the surface, where they ran into Elita-1, who was still royally steamed at Orion for getting her fired. Elita-1 attempted to stop the train, but relented after Orion showed her the transmission. The group was knocked off the train and left on the surface. The group convinced Elita-1 to join their party in search of the matrix. The map eventually led them to the cave where the 13 Primes fell in battle against the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]]. The Matrix of Leadership was not in the cave, but Orion did discover the powered down Alpha Trion. The group reactivated Alpha Trion with an energon cube, and legendary warrior revealed a dark revelation: Sentinel was a false Prime. Sentinel had betrayed the Primes and made a deal with the invading Quintessons where he would be allowed to rule Cybertron in return for paying them energon, and stole the cogs from new transformers.

The truth was a bitter pill to swallow, but Orion remained hopeful, and announced his plan to reveal the truth to Iacon. His best friend, D-16, on the other hand, expressed his desire to kill Sentinel for what he had done, unnerving Orion, B-127, and Elita-1. Alpha Trion granted Orion and his allies the Transformation Cogs of the dead Primes. On their journey back to Iacon, the party was captured by the Cybertron High Guard, who mistook them for Sentinel Prime supporters. After watching D-16 beat down [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] and take control of the guard, they were attacked by Sentinel Prime's legion of guards and his enforcer, [[Airachnid (One)|Arachnid]]. D-16, B-127, and many members of the High Guard were captured by Sentinel's legion, leaving Orion feeling hopeless. Elita-1, far from Orion's biggest fan, inspired him to keep going, reminding him that his greatest strength is his ability to hope. Inspired by her, Orion rallied the remaining members of the High Guard and organized a plan to free the others. While Elita-1 smuggled the High Guard into Iacon, Orion Pax made his first of many inspirational speeches to the cogless miners after punching out Darkwing for trying to force the bots into a 23rd shift in the mines. Orion convinced the miners to rise up against Sentinel after revealing the truth that their cogs were stolen. During the battle for Iacon, Orion helped free D-16 and the rest of the guard. However, while D-16 intended to kill Sentinel, Orion, B-127 and Elita-1 instead focused on revealing Sentinel's treachery to the entire city. After Sentinel's crimes were exposed, D-16 still attempted to kill the false Prime. Orion pleaded with D-16, trying to make him see that D-16's path of vengeance was not the way to build the future. Pushing aside his best friend, D-16 pointed his cannon at Sentinel, only to shoot Orion Pax as he jumped in the way. A horrified D-16 caught Orion before he fell into a pit that lead to Cybertron's core. Orion begged his friend to not let go, only for D-16 to bitterly tell him he's done saving him.

For his noble sacrifice for the greater good, Orion was rescued by [[Primus]] and granted the Matrix of Leadership, being transformed into Optimus Prime. Returning to the surface, Optimus Prime fought D-16, who had renamed himself "Megatron" stopping him from destroying anymore of the city. Saddened by the path his old friend had chosen, Optimus banished Megatron and his followers from the city of Iacon. Optimus, knowing he could not lead the planet alone, asked Elita-1 and B-127 to work with him, an offer that was readily accepted by both bots. Shortly after, the Matrix in Prime's chest began to glow. Optimus held it high as energon began flowing in abundance once again, now that the Matrix of Leadership was possessed by someone worthy enough to wield it.
{{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

==Toys==
===''One''===
[[File:TF-One-Prime-Changers-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Prime Changers, ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OD-01'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:Released as part of ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Prime Changers line, Optimus Prime is a Warrior Class-ish figure that's quite smaller than the [[#SS112|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class]], and transforms from a robot (in his cogged form) to a Cybertronian truck in 20 steps. His removable shoulder pipes are [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible and can double as blasters. He comes with his Energon axe which can be wielded on his hands and stored on his back or between his legs in alt mode. The included Matrix of Leadership can be be held with both hands using 5mm posts.

:He is based on the cogged Orion Pax design in the film, except for the faceplate, axe, and smokestacks, which are from the Optimus Prime design. The designers of the ''[[#SS112|Studio Series]]'' toy consider this Prime Changer toy the Orion Pax form due to its smaller size.<ref name=April25/>

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[[File:TF-One-Mega-Changers-Optimus-Prime-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Mega Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the rebranded "Mega Changers" line, this 12-inch Optimus Prime figure transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck.

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[[File:TFOne_Mask_Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Tallest smokestacks in the west.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (2-in-1 Mask, 2024)}}</ul>
:This Optimus Prime transforms into a wearable mask in 18 steps. This toy does not resemble Prime's ''One'' design, with the robot mode having elements of his [[Evergreen]] design while the mask's mouthplate is based on his ''Bumblebee'' design.

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[[File:TF-One-Power-Flip-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Power Flip Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Ultimate Power Change Optimus Prime (アルティメットパワーチェンジオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[October]] [[October 12|12]], [[2024]]
:*''Accessories'': sword, Energon axe, shield, Matrix of Leadership

:This large Optimus Prime toy transforms into 4 different modes: Orion Pax, Cybertronian Truck, Optimus Prime (by extending his torso and legs), and "Ultimate" Optimus Prime (by flipping him back like a Flip-and-Change figure). He features lights and sounds that are activated by a button on his crotch, and during transformation. He includes a sword, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, and a shield that's just the roof of the truck mode.

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[[File:TF-One-Robot-Battlers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime found [[Excalibur]] and took the stone with it.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Robot Battlers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon sword, axe, base
:Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck. The figure can be placed on a base to perform action moves by sliding the finger slots, to knock an opponent's figure off of their base. He is packaged in a 2-pack set with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RobotBattlers|Megatron]], and includes an additional axe accessory alongside the standard Energon sword.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax vs. Megatron/D-16''' (Race Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': launcher
:"Race Changers" Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is, shockingly, a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bot Shots Optimus Prime]] from 2012. His front grill has crisper detailing and a spoiler has been added to the back of his trailer. He features a spring-loaded [[autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. His chest spinner no longer has the battle gimmick, only an Autobot insignia on one side with the other sides left blank. The included launcher is a new design.

:Optimus comes in a Target-exclusive 2-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RaceChangers|Megatron/D-16]]. They can be launched at each other for combative play or have the launchers connected side-by-side for racing action. Interestingly, the launchers have "2017" molded into their bottoms, whereas the original [[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots toyline]] ended in 2013. This suggests these remolds were made for an earlier toyline but weren't released until now.

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[[File:Tfone-racing-warrior-optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"Schrödinger's Matrix bearer" postulates that this toy exists in a quantum superposition of being both Optimus Prime ''and'' Orion Pax at the same time until the presence of the Matrix is observed.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron/D-16 / Optimus Prime/Orion Pax / Autobot Mirage''' (Iacon Race 3-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the Target-exclusive Iacon Race 3-pack, Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is a retool of the second [[Optimus_Prime_(Cyberverse)#1Step2ndMold|''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime]] 1-Step Changers toy based on his appearance in ''Transformers One'' and transforms between robot and truck modes in one step.

:Optimus/Orion comes packaged with [[Mirage (Movie)#One|Mirage]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#IaconRace|Megatron/D-16]].

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[[File:TF-One-Energon-Matrix-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Babymus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:Released exclusively for Walmart, this non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime (in his Cog-less form) features a head-switching gimmick by opening the back and front body panels, similar to the "Auto-Morphin Figures" (but manually) from the older ''[[Power Rangers]]'' toylines. The figure features both his Optimus Prime and Orion Pax-styled chest and heads.

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[[File:Ultimate_Energon_Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|He's got the blue touch.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultimate Energon Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Energon Power Optimus Prime (エネルゴンパワーオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[July 13|13]], [[2024]]
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OE-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership

:This roughly Supreme Class-sized Optimus Prime toy is exclusive to Walmart. He features translucent blue plastic for an Energon effect, including an Energon axe and a Matrix of Leadership. The Axe can be mounted onto one of the back robot mode portholes or the rear truck wheels for storage.

:He is also released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan.

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[[File:Cog_Changers_Optimus_Orion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You could build a house with that alt-mode]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Cog Power Change Optimus Prime (コグパワーチェンジオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[October]] [[October 12|12]], [[2024]]
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OCP-04'''

:Released as part of the Cog Changers line, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian truck by flipping the upper truck hood/robot torso in place. Optimus/Orion also features a slide-up Cog-shaped panel located on his chest.

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[[File:TF-One-Brave-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Brave Commander Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 12]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Energon Axe, Matrix

:"Brave Commander Optimus Prime" is a larger figure that was the size of an older Leader Class before 2019. Aside from his Energon Axe accessory, Optimus Prime also features a removable Matrix inside his opening chest panel, an interchangeable face on his head, and pop-out shoulder cannons if the shoulders are extended.

:Brave Commander Optimus Prime is also available at Hasbro Pulse and other online retailers in the United States and Canada.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-TF-One-OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Unlike [[Thor]], Prime knows [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|far too]] [[Grindor (ROTF)|well how]] [[Megatron (Movie)#Dark of the Moon film|to go]] [[Infernocon|for the]] [[Scourge (ROTB)|head]].]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-134'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

:Deluxe Class Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronian truck in 25 steps. His shoulder pipes are removable and can double as blasters. He comes with a "dual-barrel blaster" meant only for his truck mode which [[Partformer|has to be removed]] for transformation, storing under his back. His energon axe pegs over his hand and stores on his back in robot mode and in the truck bed. The included Matrix of Leadership can tab into slots in his fists without the need for opening hands. Lastly, Optimus comes with a backdrop showcasing the Iacon cityscape.

:Unfortunately, his fists are left ''very'' exposed on the sides of his truck mode.

:Optimus was revealed on [[April 18]], 2024, alongside the premiere of the movie's first trailer. Released at the Deluxe Class price point, Optimus is a smaller (and more affordable) figure than other Optimus toys in the line. He was the first figure announced to be in the “A-Level” assortment, being released outside of a main wave for extended periods for greater availability.

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[[File:Hasbro-Hong-Kong-Fan-Expo-2024-SS-112-Optimus-Prime-(One).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Where's a magic hammer when you need one?]]
* '''Optimus Prime (Limited Edition Battle Damage Ver.)''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25/>

:This Optimus Prime is an extensively hand-painted version of the above ''Studio Series One'' Deluxe Class figure, being covered in black wash and silver battle damage. Limited to 230 copies worldwide, the front of each box has a numbered sticker with the Transformers 40th Anniversary logo.

:Of the 230 units, 40 were distributed at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong|Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong]] 2024 as a gift with minimum purchases of HK$3000; 5 were distributed at Toy Expo 2024 in the [[Philippines]] with a minimum purchase of PHP20,000.

:Notably, the dual-barrel blaster goes unpainted, which particularly stands out in vehicle mode.

==Merchandise==
===Transformers One===

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:A children's product based off his appearance in the ''One'' film, the Optimus Prime costume is comprised of a bodysuit and mask.

===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogless-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Near-middle finger right hand sadly not included.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cog-less Bot Mode) Orion Pax''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 3 pairs of hands, <s>Cog of Conversion</s> Transformation Cog, Jetpack

:Released as part of [[Yolopark]]'s [[Yolopark#AMK_Series|Advance Model Kit (AMK)]] lineup, this Orion Pax is modeled after his Cog-less Cybertronian form, and he can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from his hand parts, Orion also comes with an additional jetpack he used to mine (and interfere the Iacon 5000 race), and a Transformation Cog.

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[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogged-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cogged Bot Mode) Orion Pax''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands, right weapon-wielding hand, pointing left hand, blaster

:This model kit of Orion Pax is based on his cogged form, and he comes with the blaster taken from the [[Death Tracker]]s, and one of his pointing fingers is now swapped with an accessory-wielding hand for the weapon.
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===Blokees===
====''Galaxy Version''====
[[File:Blokees GV05 OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, pistol, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:[[Blokees]] Orion Pax is a 4.25 inch tall non-transforming buildable figure representing his cog-less form. He appears once in every case of nine blind boxes. As with the rest of his wave, Orion features an upgraded suite of standard body parts, with sturdier hinge joints and slightly more complex builds than their Generation 1 counterparts.

:Orion includes the usual pairs of gripping fists and open hands, a laser pistol, his secondary cannon, and a two-studded connectable figure stand.
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[[File:Blokees GV05 OptimusRegular.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, Energon axe, [[Death Tracker]] laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The headline figure of the fifth ''Galaxy Version'' wave, Optimus Prime represents the young hero's new form at the climax of the film. His Energon axe pegs in with the same standard ball joint that Blokees hands use, allowing him to pose with and swing the blade with a degree of freedom.

:Prime's smokestacks are mounted on symmetrical pegs on his shoulder armor, giving you the option to peg them in upside down to represent his flamethrower move.

:This deco of Optimus Prime has a pull rate of 1 in every 12 boxes, or three times across four cases.

[[File:Blokees GV05 OptimusSecret.jpg|thumb|upright=1|]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Secret)''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, Energon axe, laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The chase figure of ''Galaxy Version'' 05, this Optimus is slathered in delicious metallic paint, with additional printed detail on his forearms, thighs, and feet. He retains the same selection of accessories as his standard deco, with more shiny paint on his [[Death Tracker]] blaster and inaccurate hints of orange across the edges of his blue axe.

:As is standard for ''Galaxy Version'' chase variants, Optimus has a pull rate of 1 in every 36 boxes, i.e. once in four cases.

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====''Classic Class''====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''11'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rest hands, 2 grip hands, unmasked head, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, laser blaster, 2 figure stands, 2 energy effects
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu''), '''Orion Pax''' (オライオンパックス ''Oraion Pakkusu'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:One-Orion-Pax-stock.jpg|Original miner body
File:One-Orion-Pax-cog-form.jpg|[[T-cog|Cogged]] form
File:One-Optimus-Prime-full-body.jpg|[[Reformatting|Reformatted]] as Optimus Prime
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:One Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]

Optimus Prime (One)

2024-09-26T03:47:56Z

Odinson: /* One film */

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:''Optimus Prime is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers One (franchise)|One]].''
[[File:TF-One-Optimus-Prime-2024.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]

Bold and daring, '''Orion Pax''' came from humble beginnings as a [[Transformation cog|cogless]] energon miner who, growing bored with his duties, snuck around in the archives to learn about the [[Thirteen|Primes]]. Yearning for adventure and the autonomy to make his own choices, he often tricked his by-the-books best friend [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] into breaking the rules and getting them both in trouble.

Despite this, his spark is very much in the right place, and as his sense of justice matured, he was bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership]], becoming the legendary hero '''Optimus Prime'''.

{{bigquote|We stand here together as one, proving we all have the the power to transform; to become who we were destined to be; to right wrongs; to make our world better. Because here, freedom and autonomy are the right of all sentient beings. Here, all are truly ''Autobots''.|Optimus Prime|''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''One'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Chris Hemsworth]] (English), [[Yūichi Nakamura]] (Japanese)|[[Goran Višnjić]] (Croatian), [[Tommy Morgenstern]] (German trailer), [[Adrien Antoine]] (European French), [[Andrés Gutiérrez Coto]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Mauro Horta]] (Portuguese), [[Massimiliano Manfredi]] (Italian)}}

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{{spoilers|Transformers One (film)|October 21}}
Despite lacking a cog, the energon miner Orion Pax was an incredibly bold bot who dreamed of proving his and other cogless transformers' worth, often getting into trouble for failing to obey rules or follow protocol, such as when he found himself being pursued by guards for breaking into the archives in search of information to aid in the search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Lucky for Orion, his best friend, [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] was often by his side to help him out of a jam. After D-16 helped him get away from the archive's guards, Orion gifted his best friend with a pristine sticker of [[The Fallen|Megatronus Prime]], proudly placing it on his shoulder. During a mining expedition, Orion broke protocol with D-16 to rescue [[Jazz (One)|Jazz]] after a vein of unstable energon caused the mine to collapse. As a response to him breaking protocol, his captain, [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]] was fired by [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]]. Angered by this injustice, Orion Pax reminded Darkwing that while he lacked a Transformation Cog, his finger could still transform into a rude gesture, causing Darkwing to almost deck Orion until D-16 intervened by punching Orion and trying to apologize on his behalf before being knocked down himself.

Following the mining incident, [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] announced his return from the surface to all of Iacon, informing the city that he failed to find the Matrix, but that work would be stopped so that everyone could watch the Iacon 5000 race. Seeing an opportunity to show everyone that cogless bots are more than meets the eye, Orion Pax tricked D-16 into entering alongside him, coming close to victory until the pair were passed while Orion tried carrying an injured D-16 to the finish line. While trying to convince an upset D-16 that participating in the race wasn't a mistake, the pair were visited by Sentinel Prime, informing them that their stunt had inspired the other miners to work harder, and as a reward, was granting them access to his personal repair bay. However, before they could being escorted, Darkwing, angry at the pair for nearly beating him in the race, took them down to Sub Level 50, where Orion first met [[Bumblebee (One))B-127]].

While B-127 was introducing the pair to his artificial friends, Orion discovered that one of the sculptures contained a message from [[Alpha Trion (One)|Alpha Trion]] and a map to a possible location of the Matrix. After convincing D-16 and B-127 to leave the level, Orion and his comrades snuck their way to Waste Management to take a train to the surface, where they ran into Elita-1, who was still royally steamed at Orion for getting her fired. Elita-1 attempted to stop the train, but relented after Orion showed her the transmission. The group was knocked off the train and left on the surface. The group convinced Elita-1 to join their party in search of the matrix. The map eventually led them to the cave where the 13 Primes fell in battle against the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]]. The Matrix of Leadership was not in the cave, but Orion did discover the powered down Alpha Trion. The group reactivated Alpha Trion with an energon cube, and legendary warrior revealed a dark revelation: Sentinel was a false Prime. Sentinel had betrayed the Primes and made a deal with the invading Quintessons where he would be allowed to rule Cybertron in return for paying them energon, and stole the cogs from new transformers.

The truth was a bitter pill to swallow, but Orion remained hopeful, and announced his plan to reveal the truth to Iacon. His best friend, D-16, on the other hand, expressed his desire to kill Sentinel for what he had done, unnerving Orion, B-127, and Elita-1. Alpha Trion granted Orion and his allies the Transformation Cogs of the dead Primes. On their journey back to Iacon, the party was captured by the Cybertron High Guard, who mistook them for Sentinel Prime supporters. After watching D-16 beat down [[Starscream (One)|Starscream]] and take control of the guard, they were attacked by Sentinel Prime's legion of guards and his enforcer, [[Arachnid (One)|Arachnid]]. D-16, B-127, and many members of the High Guard were captured by Sentinel's legion, leaving Orion feeling hopeless. Elita-1, far from Orion's biggest fan, inspired him to keep going, reminding him that his greatest strength is his ability to hope. Inspired by her, Orion rallied the remaining members of the High Guard and organized a plan to free the others. While Elita-1 smuggled the High Guard into Iacon, Orion Pax made his first of many inspirational speeches to the cogless miners after punching out Darkwing for trying to force the bots into a 23rd shift in the mines. Orion convinced the miners to rise up against Sentinel after revealing the truth that their cogs were stolen. During the battle for Iacon, Orion helped free D-16 and the rest of the guard. However, while D-16 intended to kill Sentinel, Orion, B-127 and Elita-1 instead focused on revealing Sentinel's treachery to the entire city. After Sentinel's crimes were exposed, D-16 still attempted to kill the false Prime. Orion pleaded with D-16, trying to make him see that D-16's path of vengeance was not the way to build the future. Pushing aside his best friend, D-16 pointed his cannon at Sentinel, only to shoot Orion Pax as he jumped in the way. A horrified D-16 caught Orion before he fell into a pit that lead to Cybertron's core. Orion begged his friend to not let go, only for D-16 to bitterly tell him he's done saving him.

For his noble sacrifice for the greater good, Orion was rescued by [[Primus]] and granted the Matrix of Leadership, being transformed into Optimus Prime. Returning to the surface, Optimus Prime fought D-16, who had renamed himself "Megatron" stopping him from destroying anymore of the city. Saddened by the path his old friend had chosen, Optimus banished Megatron and his followers from the city of Iacon. Optimus, knowing he could not lead the planet alone, asked Elita-1 and B-127 to work with him, an offer that was readily accepted by both bots. Shortly after, the Matrix in Prime's chest began to glow. Optimus held it high as energon began flowing in abundance once again, now that the Matrix of Leadership was possessed by someone worthy enough to wield it.
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==Toys==
===''One''===
[[File:TF-One-Prime-Changers-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Prime Changers, ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OD-01'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership
:Released as part of ''[[Transformers One (toyline)|Transformers One]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Prime Changers line, Optimus Prime is a Warrior Class-ish figure that's quite smaller than the [[#SS112|''Studio Series'' Deluxe Class]], and transforms from a robot (in his cogged form) to a Cybertronian truck in 20 steps. His removable shoulder pipes are [[Fire Blast effect]]-compatible and can double as blasters. He comes with his Energon axe which can be wielded on his hands and stored on his back or between his legs in alt mode. The included Matrix of Leadership can be be held with both hands using 5mm posts.

:He is based on the cogged Orion Pax design in the film, except for the faceplate, axe, and smokestacks, which are from the Optimus Prime design. The designers of the ''[[#SS112|Studio Series]]'' toy consider this Prime Changer toy the Orion Pax form due to its smaller size.<ref name=April25/>

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[[File:TF-One-Mega-Changers-Optimus-Prime-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (Mega Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the rebranded "Mega Changers" line, this 12-inch Optimus Prime figure transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck.

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[[File:TFOne_Mask_Optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Tallest smokestacks in the west.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (2-in-1 Mask, 2024)}}</ul>
:This Optimus Prime transforms into a wearable mask in 18 steps. This toy does not resemble Prime's ''One'' design, with the robot mode having elements of his [[Evergreen]] design while the mask's mouthplate is based on his ''Bumblebee'' design.

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[[File:TF-One-Power-Flip-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Power Flip Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Ultimate Power Change Optimus Prime (アルティメットパワーチェンジオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[October]] [[October 12|12]], [[2024]]
:*''Accessories'': sword, Energon axe, shield, Matrix of Leadership

:This large Optimus Prime toy transforms into 4 different modes: Orion Pax, Cybertronian Truck, Optimus Prime (by extending his torso and legs), and "Ultimate" Optimus Prime (by flipping him back like a Flip-and-Change figure). He features lights and sounds that are activated by a button on his crotch, and during transformation. He includes a sword, Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership, and a shield that's just the roof of the truck mode.

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[[File:TF-One-Robot-Battlers-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Prime found [[Excalibur]] and took the stone with it.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron''' (Robot Battlers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon sword, axe, base
:Optimus Prime transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian truck. The figure can be placed on a base to perform action moves by sliding the finger slots, to knock an opponent's figure off of their base. He is packaged in a 2-pack set with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RobotBattlers|Megatron]], and includes an additional axe accessory alongside the standard Energon sword.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax vs. Megatron/D-16''' (Race Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': launcher
:"Race Changers" Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is, shockingly, a retool of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Bot Shots Optimus Prime]] from 2012. His front grill has crisper detailing and a spoiler has been added to the back of his trailer. He features a spring-loaded [[autotransformation|automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. His chest spinner no longer has the battle gimmick, only an Autobot insignia on one side with the other sides left blank. The included launcher is a new design.

:Optimus comes in a Target-exclusive 2-pack with [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#RaceChangers|Megatron/D-16]]. They can be launched at each other for combative play or have the launchers connected side-by-side for racing action. Interestingly, the launchers have "2017" molded into their bottoms, whereas the original [[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots toyline]] ended in 2013. This suggests these remolds were made for an earlier toyline but weren't released until now.

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[[File:Tfone-racing-warrior-optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"Schrödinger's Matrix bearer" postulates that this toy exists in a quantum superposition of being both Optimus Prime ''and'' Orion Pax at the same time until the presence of the Matrix is observed.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Megatron/D-16 / Optimus Prime/Orion Pax / Autobot Mirage''' (Iacon Race 3-pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:Released as part of the Target-exclusive Iacon Race 3-pack, Optimus Prime/Orion Pax is a retool of the second [[Optimus_Prime_(Cyberverse)#1Step2ndMold|''Cyberverse'' Optimus Prime]] 1-Step Changers toy based on his appearance in ''Transformers One'' and transforms between robot and truck modes in one step.

:Optimus/Orion comes packaged with [[Mirage (Movie)#One|Mirage]] and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#IaconRace|Megatron/D-16]].

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[[File:TF-One-Energon-Matrix-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Babymus Prime.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Matrix Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:Released exclusively for Walmart, this non-transforming figure of Optimus Prime (in his Cog-less form) features a head-switching gimmick by opening the back and front body panels, similar to the "Auto-Morphin Figures" (but manually) from the older ''[[Power Rangers]]'' toylines. The figure features both his Optimus Prime and Orion Pax-styled chest and heads.

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[[File:Ultimate_Energon_Optimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|He's got the blue touch.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Ultimate Energon Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Energon Power Optimus Prime (エネルゴンパワーオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[July]] [[July 13|13]], [[2024]]
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OE-EX'''
:*''Accessories'': Energon axe, Matrix of Leadership

:This roughly Supreme Class-sized Optimus Prime toy is exclusive to Walmart. He features translucent blue plastic for an Energon effect, including an Energon axe and a Matrix of Leadership. The Axe can be mounted onto one of the back robot mode portholes or the rear truck wheels for storage.

:He is also released as a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Japan.

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[[File:Cog_Changers_Optimus_Orion.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You could build a house with that alt-mode]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime/Orion Pax''' (1-Step Cog Changer, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Japanese Name'': '''Cog Power Change Optimus Prime (コグパワーチェンジオプティマスプライム)'''
:*''Japanese Release Date'': [[October]] [[October 12|12]], [[2024]]
:*''Japanese ID Number'': '''OCP-04'''

:Released as part of the Cog Changers line, Optimus Prime transforms from robot to Cybertronian truck by flipping the upper truck hood/robot torso in place. Optimus/Orion also features a slide-up Cog-shaped panel located on his chest.

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[[File:TF-One-Brave-Commander-Optimus-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Brave Commander Optimus Prime''' (2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[September 12]], 2024
:*''Accessories'': Energon Axe, Matrix

:"Brave Commander Optimus Prime" is a larger figure that was the size of an older Leader Class before 2019. Aside from his Energon Axe accessory, Optimus Prime also features a removable Matrix inside his opening chest panel, an interchangeable face on his head, and pop-out shoulder cannons if the shoulders are extended.

:Brave Commander Optimus Prime is also available at Hasbro Pulse and other online retailers in the United States and Canada.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-TF-One-OP.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Unlike [[Thor]], Prime knows [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|far too]] [[Grindor (ROTF)|well how]] [[Megatron (Movie)#Dark of the Moon film|to go]] [[Infernocon|for the]] [[Scourge (ROTB)|head]].]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-134'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25>[[April 25]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06YE02e844 Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream | April 2024] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Evan Brooks]].</ref>

:Deluxe Class Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronian truck in 25 steps. His shoulder pipes are removable and can double as blasters. He comes with a "dual-barrel blaster" meant only for his truck mode which [[Partformer|has to be removed]] for transformation, storing under his back. His energon axe pegs over his hand and stores on his back in robot mode and in the truck bed. The included Matrix of Leadership can tab into slots in his fists without the need for opening hands. Lastly, Optimus comes with a backdrop showcasing the Iacon cityscape.

:Unfortunately, his fists are left ''very'' exposed on the sides of his truck mode.

:Optimus was revealed on [[April 18]], 2024, alongside the premiere of the movie's first trailer. Released at the Deluxe Class price point, Optimus is a smaller (and more affordable) figure than other Optimus toys in the line. He was the first figure announced to be in the “A-Level” assortment, being released outside of a main wave for extended periods for greater availability.

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[[File:Hasbro-Hong-Kong-Fan-Expo-2024-SS-112-Optimus-Prime-(One).jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Where's a magic hammer when you need one?]]
* '''Optimus Prime (Limited Edition Battle Damage Ver.)''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''112'''
**''Accessories'': 2 shoulder pipes, dual-barrel blaster, Energon Axe, [[Matrix of Leadership]], "Metropolis of Iacon" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Shuhei Umezu]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name=April25/>

:This Optimus Prime is an extensively hand-painted version of the above ''Studio Series One'' Deluxe Class figure, being covered in black wash and silver battle damage. Limited to 230 copies worldwide, the front of each box has a numbered sticker with the Transformers 40th Anniversary logo.

:Of the 230 units, 40 were distributed at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong|Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong]] 2024 as a gift with minimum purchases of HK$3000; 5 were distributed at Toy Expo 2024 in the [[Philippines]] with a minimum purchase of PHP20,000.

:Notably, the dual-barrel blaster goes unpainted, which particularly stands out in vehicle mode.

==Merchandise==
===Transformers One===

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:A children's product based off his appearance in the ''One'' film, the Optimus Prime costume is comprised of a bodysuit and mask.

===Yolopark===
[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogless-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Near-middle finger right hand sadly not included.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cog-less Bot Mode) Orion Pax''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 3 pairs of hands, <s>Cog of Conversion</s> Transformation Cog, Jetpack

:Released as part of [[Yolopark]]'s [[Yolopark#AMK_Series|Advance Model Kit (AMK)]] lineup, this Orion Pax is modeled after his Cog-less Cybertronian form, and he can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from his hand parts, Orion also comes with an additional jetpack he used to mine (and interfere the Iacon 5000 race), and a Transformation Cog.

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[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogged-Orion-Pax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cogged Bot Mode) Orion Pax''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands, right weapon-wielding hand, pointing left hand, blaster

:This model kit of Orion Pax is based on his cogged form, and he comes with the blaster taken from the [[Death Tracker]]s, and one of his pointing fingers is now swapped with an accessory-wielding hand for the weapon.
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===Blokees===
====''Galaxy Version''====
[[File:Blokees GV05 OrionPax.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Orion Pax''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, pistol, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:[[Blokees]] Orion Pax is a 4.25 inch tall non-transforming buildable figure representing his cog-less form. He appears once in every case of nine blind boxes. As with the rest of his wave, Orion features an upgraded suite of standard body parts, with sturdier hinge joints and slightly more complex builds than their Generation 1 counterparts.

:Orion includes the usual pairs of gripping fists and open hands, a laser pistol, his secondary cannon, and a two-studded connectable figure stand.
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[[File:Blokees GV05 OptimusRegular.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, Energon axe, [[Death Tracker]] laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The headline figure of the fifth ''Galaxy Version'' wave, Optimus Prime represents the young hero's new form at the climax of the film. His Energon axe pegs in with the same standard ball joint that Blokees hands use, allowing him to pose with and swing the blade with a degree of freedom.

:Prime's smokestacks are mounted on symmetrical pegs on his shoulder armor, giving you the option to peg them in upside down to represent his flamethrower move.

:This deco of Optimus Prime has a pull rate of 1 in every 12 boxes, or three times across four cases.

[[File:Blokees GV05 OptimusSecret.jpg|thumb|upright=1|]]
*'''Optimus Prime (Secret)''' (2024)
**''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, Energon axe, laser blaster, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The chase figure of ''Galaxy Version'' 05, this Optimus is slathered in delicious metallic paint, with additional printed detail on his forearms, thighs, and feet. He retains the same selection of accessories as his standard deco, with more shiny paint on his [[Death Tracker]] blaster and inaccurate hints of orange across the edges of his blue axe.

:As is standard for ''Galaxy Version'' chase variants, Optimus has a pull rate of 1 in every 36 boxes, i.e. once in four cases.

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====''Classic Class''====
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2024)
**''ID number:'' '''11'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 rest hands, 2 grip hands, unmasked head, Matrix of Leadership, Energon axe, laser blaster, 2 figure stands, 2 energy effects
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==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Optimus Prime''' (オプティマスプライム ''Oputimasu Puraimu''), '''Orion Pax''' (オライオンパックス ''Oraion Pakkusu'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:One-Orion-Pax-stock.jpg|Original miner body
File:One-Orion-Pax-cog-form.jpg|[[T-cog|Cogged]] form
File:One-Optimus-Prime-full-body.jpg|[[Reformatting|Reformatted]] as Optimus Prime
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:One Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]

Sharkticon (species)

2024-05-14T20:24:31Z

Odinson: /* EarthSpark cartoon */

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[[File:TFLegendsApp-Sharkticons.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"He disagreed with something that ate him."]]
'''Sharkticons''' are generally big, dumb, plentiful and voracious—in short, perfect soldiers for the [[Quintesson]]s, or whoever happens to be the one letting them off their leash at the given moment. Sometimes they're near-mindless army units for the tentacled aliens, other times they're full-fledged Decepticons, sometimes they're simply their own race carving out a niche for themselves in the cosmos. In general though, no matter the universe it's not unusual for the Quintessons to throw their captives into a big tank full of the feisty nippers after a mock trial just for chuckles. Though individual Sharkticons are not especially durable, like piranha, they swarm in ''en masse'' and can devour a full-sized robot in a few seconds with their razor-sharp teeth and claws.

In at least one universe, one notable Sharkticon is [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]], friend to the young [[Autobot]] [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]].

A series of upgraded Sharkticons in some universes includes [[Air Shark]]s, [[Land Shark]]s, and [[Sea Shark]]s.

{{bigquote|I am a swarm member. I don't like being alone.|A Sharkticon's description of his race|''[[The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers]]''}}

==Biology==
[[File:Sharkticon Robot Mode.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]
In just about all of their visual depictions, Sharkticons are mechanical lifeforms that can transform into creatures resembling sharks. Sharkticons also tend to mostly share the same body-type within their own continuity families.

Sharkticons in the "Generation 1" continuity are typically appeared as squat, round, humanoid robots with a grey and purple color scheme. They also all share the same alternate mode, an alien, bipedal ogre-like creature that bears resemblance a shark's head. In at least [[Transformers: Wings Universe|one universe]] however, there exists an upgraded version of Sharkticon that holds a much closer resemblance to the typical Transformer in both modes, going from humanoid robotic form to a shark-styled submarine mode. The Sharkticons of this universe are further divided into the three subclasses [[Land Shark]], [[Air Shark]], and [[Sea Shark]] which specialize in... well, what their names say, we guess.

Sharkticons in the "Aligned" continuity have had various descriptions and depictions. In the ''[[Transformers: Retribution|Retribution]]'' novel they possess a blue-green coloration, as well as being covered with spikes and various armaments. They are also described as being quite similar to their world's other fish-bots, which themselves are described as "...short, and covered in blue-white metallic scales, each one highlighted with a golden tint." These fish bots are further described as "several meters long" in their alternate modes, giving the impression that the Sharkticons in this section of the multiverse transform into full-sized shark creatures. In their depiction within the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|''Robots in Disguise'' animated series]], Sharkticons have no humanoid form, instead utilizing their shark-like form as their robot mode and transforming into various aquatic vehicles for their alternate mode. Characterized as an animalistic subspecies of Cybertronian, rather than the off-world enforcers of the Quintessons, the Sharkticons of this universe also have various differences in their robot modes instead of all looking identical. For example, [[Hammerstrike (RID)|Hammerstrike]] and [[Ragebyte]] each have their optical organs within diamond-shaped protrusions on either side of their head, while another unnamed Sharkticon possesses more typical optics set directly within their cranium.

The Sharkticons seen in the live-action movie universe physically bear a large resemblance to the Generation 1 versions, albeit much smaller than their other counterparts, being much closer in scale to actual Earth sharks.

The Sharkticons in the [[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|''Cyberverse'' cartoon]] once again mostly look identical to the Generation 1 version, although here are never seen outside of their beast forms. In addition to this, some have quite different characteristics, with [[Backbite (Cyberverse)|some individuals]] possessing heads that skew much closer to Earth sharks, as well as various faction leaders possessing tribal markings. A statue of [[Gnaw (Cyberverse)|Lord Gnaw]] also appeared much different compared to the others, the main divergence being a large saw-like snout, although the character was identical in appearance to the others of his species when he was seen in person, so it is quite possible the statue's unique look was simply artistic license on the part of the sculptor.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon=====
[[File:TFTM-Sharkticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6|Don't {{w|Jump the shark|jump}} over them!]]
{{voiceactor|Normally indeterminate growls by multiple actors, rare speaking lines by [[Bud Davis]] (English, "The Quintesson Journal") and [[Frank Welker]] (English, "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1]]"); [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese, ''Movie''), [[Minoru Inaba]] (Japanese, ''Movie''), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese, ''Movie''), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, ''2010''), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese, ''2010'')|[[Reinhard Brock]] (German, "The Quintesson Journal"), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1")}}

[[File:TFTM Grimlock Quintessa.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|There's always a bigger fish.]]
When [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] found themselves stranded on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], they were captured by [[Allicon]]s and brought to a group of [[Quintesson]]s to be put on trial. The [[Autobot]]s witnessed [[Arblus|two]] [[Kranix (G1)|other]] prisoners be judged "innocent" and dropped in a large pit of Sharkticons, but when it was their turn, they managed to get out of the pit and fought back.

Soon enough, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived and started thrashing the Sharkticons until they backed down. [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] then ordered them to turn against their Quintesson masters, and apparently choosing to follow the strongest one, the Sharkticons complied. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|The Sharkticons' involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' and the storybook "[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]".}}

[[File:FFOD2 Sharkticon is blown up.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|What happens when a Sharkticon eats chipotle.]]
A squad of Sharkticons were used to abduct [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], Kup, and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] from the [[Galactic Olympics]]. Undercover of a smoke bomb, they entered the game grounds and successfully snatched the trio to be taken back to Quintessa for trial. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} The trio were found guilty and thrown into the Sharkticon pit. A battle ensued until [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] arrived with [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] and Grimlock as reinforcements. Many of the Sharkticons were still on Quintessa when the Quintessons blew it up with a [[core bomb]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

During the brief Quintesson-[[Decepticon]] alliance which besieged [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], a commando team of Sharkticons were deployed to the deeper levels of the Transformer homeworld in order to find the [[Large switch|master switch]] which would shut down all Transformers as part of the Quintesson master plan. Fortunately, the commando team was intercepted by Rodimus Prime and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], who prevented the trio from succeeding in their goal. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:G1-BigBroadcast Sharkticons journal.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|"Hooray! We found the- oh crap."]]
Sharkticons were used to defend [[Inquirata (G1)|Inquirata]]'s [[Time Window]]. They didn't do a particularly good job, and the experiment fell into Autobot hands. With the Universe in peril, the Quintessons sent the Sharkticons to assault the base, which again resulted in failure, though they were later able to persuade Rodimus to shut the Time Window down. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}} A few Sharkticons attempted to retrieve a [[Quintesson Journal]] from [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], however as soon as they laid their claw on it, the [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]] drove them off and they had to leave without the journal. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] managed to trick one particularly stupid Sharkticon into opening the cell which he and his pals were imprisoned in. {{storylink|The Quintesson Journal}}

[[File:QuintessonJournal Outback sharkticon energon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
When the Quintessons double-crossed [[Dirk Manus]], they sent a squad of Sharkticons to make sure Manus didn't survive the crash of [[Lazy Sue|his ship]]. Fortunately the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] were able to drive them off. {{storylink|Money Is Everything (episode)|Money Is Everything}} Two were used for a mission to [[Zamojin (planet)|Zamojin]] to retrieve [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]], however local blacksmith [[Katsu Don]] was easily able to damage them thanks to everything on the planet being ultra-dense. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

A large group of Sharkticons were later infected with the [[Hate Plague]], and was chasing [[Klementia|a lone Quintesson]] on an unknown planet when [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] saved him. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} The infected Sharkticons somehow made it to Earth and continued wreaking havoc, at least until they were cured by the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}
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=====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=====
======Controverse======
In an attempt to skip out on his own trial, [[Primacron]] used a whistle that controlled [[Primitive]]s to enthrall numerous Sharkticons to his will. They fought off the Autobots and Quintessons attempting to recapture Primacron, but were ultimately defeated. {{storylink|Controverse}}

======''Kiss Players''======
[[File:KPSharkticons.jpg|left|thumb]]
When the time-traveling [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] [[Marissa Faireborn]], [[Shaoshao Li]], and [[Atari Hitotonari]] found themselves on a mysterious planet in the year 2011, their ship was captured and they were surrounded by Sharkticons. Shaoshao attempted to placate them with the [[universal greeting]] she had learned from [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] in 2006, but the Sharkticons swarmed over them while Shao cursed the Autobot as a liar.

Put on trial by the Quintessons, they were found "not guilty" and dropped into a pit full of even more hungry Sharkticons. Only a last-minute rescue by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Goldbug]] saved them from being devoured. {{storylink|Kiss Players Picture Story Show}}

======''Beastformers'' catalog======
As part of his support for [[Alligatron]]'s faction of Beastformers, Galvatron gave them Sharkticons to help conquer [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. {{storylink|Beastformers catalog}}

======''Legends'' comic======
The [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] obtained a Sharkticon tail on Beast and took it with them to the [[Legends World]], where they used [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]]'s [[electro-clone beam]]s to create a bunch of Sharkticons they could control. One escaped and was fished up by Hot Rod and Shaoshao Li who used it to track down the Sweeps' lair, where Grimlock used [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to menace the rest of the Sharkticon clones into turning on their creators. They then disappeared into the wild, and Hot Rod was charged with capturing them. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 44|Bonus Edition Vol. 44}}

When the [[Micromaster]]s settled [[Micro]], they ran into a stray Sharkticon that so scared Kup that he left the planet altogether. His traumatic memories of the event flared up when the Sharkticon clones attacked his used car shop in the Legends World, but [[Sue Faireborn|Sue]] helped him through it and he was able to pacify the beasts using her [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 46|Bonus Edition Vol. 46}}

======''Generations Selects Special Comic''======
In 2050, the Quintessons returned to lay claim to Earth's supply of [[Angolmois Energy]]. Sharkticons and Allicons joined their other creations the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s in marauding the [[Selector]]s and [[Cybertron Alliance]]. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}}

=====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity=====
======''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''======
A Sharkticon joined Galvatron and the Decepticons in their bid to steal spaceships with a giant spaceship that ate other spaceships. The scheme failed miserably.{{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 1|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #1}}

======''The Headmasters'' comic======
The Sharkticons joined the Decepticons in a second bid by Galvatron to conquer planet Beast. They flanked [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] in battle, but were ultimately driven away by a joint attack from the Autobots and their [[Beastformer]] allies. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Later, the Sharkticons were dispatched alongside all the other Decepticons with aquatic or amphibious alternate modes to take part in a scheme under the sea. The idea was to steal energy from the Earth's core at a break in the crust. The Sharkticons attempted to protect their operation from an attack by the [[Trainbot]]s, but even with the help of a giant robot squid, they were ultimately defeated. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}}

=====''Wings Universe''=====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:Motormouth landsharks generation 2 redux.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|You're that clever shark, aren't you?]]
The Quintessons built improved versions of the Sharkticons for [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'s [[Decepticon Syndicate]]. Their leader was [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]]. The Sharkticons fought alongside the Decepticons against the Autobots at the [[Large Hadron Collider]] on Earth but the villainous forces were ultimately routed. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} After Clench and Sky-Byte teamed up with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], the Sharkticons came with their commander to [[Qre]]. Jhiaxus set them on a team of Autobots who came snooping around. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] disguised himself as one while moving around Jhiaxus's base. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 5}} A couple of them attempted to help Jhiaxus after the prisoners got free, only to be blasted by [[Fizzle|Blaze]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 6}}

Captain [[Cannonball (G1)|Cannonball]] thought that [[Tornado]] and [[Ferak]] grinned like hungry Sharkticons when they looked over a list of items they would need to build in order to join the [[Star Seeker]]s. {{storylink|Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur}}
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=====''Prevenge''=====
As part of an elaborate (but ineffective) deathtrap, the [[Skuxxoid]] unleashed a horde of Sharkticons upon a group of Cybertronians it had abducted from throughout the multiverse. And by a "horde," he meant a single sickly and rusted Sharkticon. Embarrassed by the lack of a threat his Sharkticon presented, the Skuxxoid ordered his prisoners to fight one another to the death instead of bothering with it. {{storylink|Prevenge}}

=====''Deviations''=====
A group of Sharkticons investigated Optimus Prime's shuttle when the Autobot leader touched down on Quintessa. Kup tried the universal greeting on the creatures, but they responded unfavorably. Optimus was forced to sic the Dinobots on their attackers, who easily dispatched the aquatic warmongerers. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:IDWBofUKSP1A.jpg|thumb|Shart attack.]]
When sharing war stories, [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] claimed to have faced off against 50 Sharkticons. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}
=====Marvek UK future timelines=====
{{note|The movie adaptation, originally published by Marvel US, is in italics}}
''In an alternate timeline, Hot Rod, Grimlock, and Kup were taken prisoner by the Sharkticons on planet Quintesson. After being brought before a kangaroo court, the Autobots were promptly sentenced to death and dunked in a pit of Sharkticons. Swoop, Sludge, Slag, and Wheelie came to their rescue, and Grimlock intimidated the Sharkticons into turning on their cruel masters. As the Autobots watched the Sharkticons swarming the Quintessons, Kup mused that the planet's "problems" would be solved in short order.'' {{storylink|Judgment Day!}}

After being taken prisoner on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintesson]] by the Quintessons, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] attempted to escape by cutting through a body of water. Not too smart, as he was immediately beset upon by a school of Sharkticons. He managed to stave them off, expending much of his energy reserves but managing to stay alive until he was rescued by Wheelie. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
In a strange alternate future, the Sharkticons were sent by the [[Quintesson]]s to the surface of [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to retrieve a lost data canister. Their clumsiness alerted [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] to their presence and they were driven off by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. In the melee, the canister was lost deeper in the junk pile where its finder-alarm was disabled. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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=====''Classics''=====
{{noteclassics}}
When [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Cliffjumper]]'s shot was foiled by [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]]'s personal force field, Cliffjumper swore, "Son of a Sharkticon!" {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 4}}

====Toy pack-in material====
[[File:Decoy comic matrix.jpg|thumb|left|They're not even ''trying!'']]
A Sharkticon was present during a battle against the Autobots on a moon base. He fought alongside the likes of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

A couple of Sharkticons were posted around the Creation Matrix in order to guard it from the Autobots after the Decepticons had stolen it. They were defeated by a small group of Autobots that infiltrated the Decepticon base, and fled with the relic afterward. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection}}
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====3H comics====
Upon the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutants']] arrival on [[New Quintessa]], [[Derodomontatus]] found the beasts guilty of contempt in his court and sentenced them to death... by Sharkticons! Alongside some [[Allicon]]s, the Sharkticons leaped out of a nearby pool and began to maul their prey. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

Primal Prime's team of Wreckers also ran afoul of Sharkticons, though they fared better against their aggressors; after agreeing to take [[Al-badur]] off of his icy prison-world, a school of Sharkticons surrounded the group, and pounced in to attack. The better-armed group tore the Sharkticon to shreds in response. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

The Quintessons brought legions of Sharkticons to Cybertron in an effort to reclaim it as their own. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}} What ensued was a planet-wide battle, with Maximals and Predacons fighting alongside one another against the Sharkticon hordes. Ultimately, on every other battlefront, the Sharkticons failed to overpower the residents of Cybertron. Though they seemed to possess the advantage at first, ore and more Sharkticons joined the scrap heap as the technorganics began using Cybertron's reformatted terrain to their advantage. They didn't yield much better results when facing the fully-technological Decepticons inhabiting a non-reformatted city. On another battlefront, Cryotek used his Primus-derived powers to reformat several Sharkticons into facsimiles of Megatron and other villainous Cybertronians in order to do battle against [[Sentinel Maximus]]. Even more Sharkticons fell offline as [[Al-badur]] overrode their systems to prove to the Maximals that he had truly allied himself with them. A platoon was melted to slag at the site of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], another under [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] command was met by the Wreckers, and yet another group was dealt with by the Dinobots.

The Sharkticons left behind on the Quintessons' homefront were not spared either, as the two Mutants they had failed to slay, [[Icebird]] and [[Poison Bite]], channeled Primus's power to slaughter the drones alongside their Quintesson masters. The Quintessons were ultimately forced to abandon their conquest of Cybertron outright, abandoning the Sharkticons as they fled to their ships, or using their corpses as cover from Cybertronian fire. But a small group of Sharkticons were spared by the Mutants on New Quintessa. Taking pity on them, Snowbird endowed them with the ability to feel hope and joy as he began to reformat the planet into a new technorganic paradise. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

====''Big Looker'' storybooks====
A group of Sharkticons were awaiting being fed a [[Wheelie (G1)|young robot]], only for him to escape the Quintessons’ clutches. Darn.

Later, The Quintessons led a group of Sharkticons to apprehend the crew of an Autobot shuttle that had crashed down on their planet. They were easily defeated by the Dinobots and their friends.

Wheelie also had a necklace that appeared to be made out of Sharkticon teeth. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
[[File:WheelieGnaw.jpg|thumb|Aw HELL gnaw!]]
Wild and deadly, with a voracious appetite for [[energon]], the Sharkticons were slaves from a Quintesson colony world, used by their masters as soldiers and guards. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Guide}} They could be seen guarding their masters on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]] as the aliens plotted against the Cybertronians. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}

Following [[Flash (G1)|Flash]]'s teleportation to Quintessa during the [[Age of Internment]], he encountered a mob of Sharkticons and Allicons, but managed to evade them by taking shelter in a Quintesson Citadel. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}} The Quintessons discovered Flash spying on them and sent their Sharkticon hordes after him again, only for Flash to escape using his superior speed. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}} The Sharkticons were nonetheless able to follow their target back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

Packs of Sharkticons prowled Cybertron after the [[Age of Internment]]. One such pack attacked Shockwave shortly after he was reawakened, and only the intervention of [[Herald of Unicron]] [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] saved his life. As thanks, Shockwave blasted his savior and used him as the basis for his twisted experiments. Gee. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

Around the same time, a lone Sharkticon identifying itself as "[[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]]" was befriended by the Autobot survivalist Wheelie, and when its young companion joined the Autobot resistance movement led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], so did it. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

====''Timelines''====
[[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] remarked that he had seen more trust in a Sharkticon's smile when he questioned [[Cryotek (TransTech)|Cryotek]] on whether the bar owner could be trusted to not sell out the wanted fugitives Jackpot and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
[[File:Monstrosity4.jpg|thumb|Called "Sharkticons" because "Chrome Teeth Piranha Pugs" didn't fit on the box.]]
The Quintesson [[Pentius]]'s memories of the death and destruction spread by his race included Sharkticons being used to attack planets. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} Perhaps this is how Sharkticons ended up living in the [[Acid Sea]] on the ruined planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], where they attacked [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] when he passed by. He was able to kill the first of the creatures, but several others overpowered him and pulled him into the ocean depths. {{storylink|Rage (IDW)|Rage}} For reasons unknown, possibly related to the presence of Pentius, these Sharkticons ended up releasing their grip and allowed their prey to escape. {{storylink|Fallout (issue)|Fallout}}

During a brief return to Junkion, Megatron recruited Sharkticons into the Decepticon army. He deployed them during the attack on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], creating a perfect environment for the aquatic beasts by preemptively flooding the battlefield with liquid coolant. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}}

On the world of [[LV-117]], carvings of the Sharkticons and Quintessons adorned an ancient temple. {{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}

In the modern day, the Junkions led by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] kept an untold number of Sharkticons penned up in their [[Quintesson Cruiser|strange, corkscrew shaped ship]]. While exploring said ship, Cosmos, Rumble, and Frenzy were set upon by a horde of Sharkticons. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} Despite their best efforts, the sheer mass of the creatures overwhelmed them. Incensed by the attempted infiltration of their ship, [[Rum-Maj]] unleashed all the Sharkticons on-board on a diplomatic gathering outside the ship. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}}

The Sharkticons attacked various places on Earth, including [[Mexico City]] where they were met by [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]], {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}} and [[Palermo]] where they fought members of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}} At Autobot City, [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] realized the Sharkticons were enslaved by the Junkions and quoted Megatron's works about a revolution in the hopes of pacifying them. It worked, causing them all to transform to robot mode and turn on the Junkions. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 5: Future Glories Lost|Future Glories Lost}} The Sharkticons fought their former masters until the battle ended with peace being brokered between the two sides. After that, they settled down with the Junkions in the [[Little Cybertron]] settlement on Earth. {{storylink|New Cybertron End: Feel Safe Without Regrets|Feel Safe Without Regrets}}

When an [[Ore-13]] mine was opened in [[Kentucky]], some Sharkticons got jobs there. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}}

When the [[Colonist Soldiers]] went to war with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and the Joes, Rum-Maj jumped at the opportunity to conquer Earth once again, rallying the Sharkticons to [[Mount Rushmore]], riding atop [[Vajra]]. As they arrived, [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] quickly deescalated the situation before [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] teleported into orbit. {{storylink|Time Will Rust}} {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}}

When [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Worldsweeper]] crashed into the lawn of [[White House]], the Sharkticons came to the President's defence, swarming the [[Maximal]] survivors. When the Chaos Bringer was felled, the Sharkticons settled into a new life on the organic world. {{storylink|Ceremony}} A lone Sharkticon on Little Cybertron was later seen tending to the cemetery. {{storylink|Post}}
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====''Knights of Unicron''====
The Sharkticon Pit, located on Planet Quintessa, was the ninth venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
After the [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] bombed [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Grimlock angrily threw them into a pit of Sharkticons. [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] took pity on the hapless humans and threw them some explosives to defend themselves with. The Joes fed the explosives to the Sharkticons, which gave them indigestion, allowing the soldiers to escape. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} After the war, Sharkticons spread to [[Neptune]], forcing the colony of [[New Atlantis]] to relocate to [[Triton (moon)|Triton]]. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

====Swindle's Spiel====
[[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] had Sharkticons among their drones for sale. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====''The Covenant of Primus''====
When the [[Quintesson]]s gained control of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], they established a <s>kangaroo</s> [[Supreme Court]] where anyone could be charged on scant evidence and the common verdict of "innocent" meant death by Sharkticon.

During the Transformer uprising that marked the end of the [[Age of Wrath]], the Quintessons deployed hunter-killer packs of Sharkticons. They patrolled the roadways and cut off rebel supply lines. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
On the colony planet of [[Aquatron]], the Sharkticons served as the planet's warrior caste.

When the Quintessons arrived, most of the Sharkticons were re-conditioned by the invaders. In their new role, the Sharkticons served as elite honor guards for high-ranking Quintessons, while simultaneously intimidating any would-be Aquatronian rebels into submission. They were usually led by their Commander [[Gnaw (Prime)|Gnaw]], although, when the need arises, General [[Tyrannicon]] could also take command of the force.

At an unspecified point, a splinter force of Sharkticons attempted to rebel against their masters, foreseeing a time when their people would be freed. Their rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful, but before the rebels were fed to the [[Gamekeeper]] they managed to carve an image of [[Megatron (WFC)|a being]] prophesied to lead them to freedom, on the cavern wall.

When the [[Autobot]]s first arrived on Aquatron, [[Kup (WFC)|Kup]], [[Rodimus (WFC)|Rodimus]], and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] discovered a large vault of dormant Sharkticons the Quintessons had assembled as an invasion force to retake [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When a combination of Quintesson manipulation and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s own treachery drove the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s to battle on the planet's surface, they were arrested by a large force of Sharkticons led by Gnaw. The remaining Autobots and Decepticons encountered more of them and were forced to fight the armada. When the Quintessons succeeded in opening the space bridge to Cybertron, Tyrannicon led a large flotilla of Sharkticons thorugh the space bridge, where they manned numerous vessels and acted as shock troops on the ground. Gnaw's division battled against [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and Starscream's combined forces.

Eventually, Megatron stole [[Xeros]]'s replica Matrix of Leadership that the Quintessons also used to coordinate the Sharkticon's movements. When Megatron placed it in his chest, the new [[Sharkticon Matrix of Leadership]] changed his body into a Sharkticon-like form and granted him complete and unwavering control over every Sharkticon in existence. The Decepticon leader's new forces turned on their masters, wounding Tyrannicon and killing Xeros. Tyrannicon would eventually steal this Matrix for himself, but it presumably was destroyed when he was eaten by the [[Hydratron]].

The surviving Sharkticons turned on one another and went feral, forming dedicated pockets of resistance on Cybertron even after the invasion was thwarted. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

====2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
[[File:TRID E 38 Sharkticon.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Shark Tales, anyone?]]
{{voiceactor| [[Setsuji Satō]] (Japanese) ([[Portals]] only)}}

Unlike their Aquatronian cousins, Cybertron's own native Sharkticon subspecies exhibited varied physical characteristics, though they all tended to favor submersible vehicles as their alternate mode.

Once Cybertron's most feared pirate, the Decepticon [[Hammerstrike (RID)|Hammerstrike]] was freed from his [[stasis pod]] after the Alchemor crashed on [[Earth]]. He took to the new planet's waterways intending to turn the sea into something approximating home and attacked the oil tanker, ''[[Windward]]''. [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] came to the stricken tanker's aid and were able to fight Hammerstrike off. He instead went to a nearby oil refinery, hoping to use it to achieve his ends, however, Bumblebee and Grimlock turned up there too, and despite him putting up a fight, they managed to trap him in an empty oil barrel. {{storylink|Trust Exercises}}

Another Sharkticon had fallen in with [[Glowstrike]]'s crew of Decepticons. After Glowstrike accused the Sharkticon of acting against their interests, Steeljaw beat him up to prove his loyalty to her cause. {{storylink|Portals}}

Many Sharkticons are seen during the Bee Team's raid of Decepticon Island. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 1)}} They were all incarcerated, when the [[stasis bomb]] went off and placed on board the Alchemor for transport to Cybertron. {{storylink|Decepticon Island (Part 2)}}

The scientist [[Ragebyte]] came to Earth to experiment with explosives, but was caught by [[Windblade (RID)|Windblade]]. He was briefly freed to continue his experiments, and would have blown up [[Crown City Bridge]] had he not been stopped by the [[Bee Team (RID)|Bee Team]]. {{storylink|Blurred}}
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===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Jackpot (Animated)|Jackpot]] once found himself surrounded by Sharkticons and tried to talk his way out of it. It didn't work, and he had to scramble out of the situation as best he could. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The Complete AllSpark Almanac|The Complete AllSpark Almanac}}

===''Bumblebee Movie Prequel''===
[[Malignus (BB)|Malignus]] had a pit of Sharkticons in his abandoned castle lair. When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] entered the base, a Sharkticon tried to take a bite out of him. {{storylink|Energon Is Forever}} Once the Decepticons had revealed themselves, the Sharkticons began chewing into the Autobot, even following him underwater. The Sharkticons' lack of intelligence allowed Bumblebee to outmaneuver them with one hapless specimen finding itself on nosecone of Malignus' warhead. The force of the launch shook the beast loose and it found itself atop [[Dead End (ROTF)|Dead End]]. Though content to snack on the cannibal, the deranged Decepticon promptly shattered the predator. {{storylink|From Cybertron with Love}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|Additional voices ([[Ashleigh Chrisena Ricci]], [[Haley Carter Chapel]], and/or [[Todd Perlmutter]], English)}}

[[File:CyberverseSharkticon.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm a shark, I'm a shark, I'm dumber than a tree. I only have three thoughts and they are "eat," "swim," "eat."]]
[[Gnaw (Cyberverse)|Lord Gnaw]] was once a key figure to Sharkticons, with a statue built in his honor. Under unknown circumstances, the [[Sharkticon homeworld]] was destroyed. The survivors of the cataclysm regressed into three small groups: the [[Fin]]s, the [[Tail]]s, and [[Snout]]s, led by [[Jawsy]], [[Backbite (Cyberverse)|Backbite]], and [[Sawtooth (Cyberverse)|Sawtooth]] respectively. They all began fighting each other for resources, particularly the largest chunk of their world to remain intact, a plateau that they called the [[Park]].

In [[2007]], the [[Ark (Cyberverse)|''Ark'']], flying back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], came across the ruins of the Sharkticon homeworld. When solar flares began traveling through the system, the [[Autobot]]s, [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)|Hot Rod]], [[Cheetor (Cyberverse)|Cheetor]], and [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]], broke out the [[solar-wave board]]s, each one of them running across one of the three Sharkticon factions. When all three factions converged at the Park for dominance, each hoping that their Autobot would win their civil war for them, Cheetor tried to persuade all three groups to work together, but instead succeeded in turning them against him and his friends. The Sharkticons chased the Autobots across the solar system only to flee at the sheer size of the ''Ark''. Back aboard the ship, Cheetor seized the [[AllSpark]] and used its power to, largely, reconstitute the Sharkticons' homeworld. Despite the cracks on the surface, the Sharkticons were content to have their home back, the factions calling a truce. {{storylink|Wiped Out}}

Concurrently, [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] and the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Croaton (Cyberverse)|Croaton]] were abducted by the [[Quintesson]]s, who used Sharkticons as an officer class in their forces. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}}

After the Quintessons had conquered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and placed the populace in a virtual reality, the Sharkticons commanded the [[Prosecutor (Cyberverse)|Prosecutors]] in finding any citizens who had yet to be captured. {{storylink|The Loop}} When Hot Rod was brought before the Quintesson [[Judge (Cyberverse)|Judge]], he tried to rekindle his honorary membership of the Snouts only to be sharply rebuffed and carried before the Judge. {{storylink|The Trial}}

After [[Soundwave (Cyberverse)|Soundwave]] had been freed from the Loop, the Resistance captured an elite Sharkticon, [[Biter]], for information. {{storylink|The Prisoner}}

When the entirety of the Cybertronian race had been freed from Quintesson control, they launched an assault to free their planet only to be beaten back by the savagery of the Sharkticons, led by a Sharkticon named "[[Gnaw (Cyberverse)|Gnaw]]". It was only when [[Windblade (Cyberverse)|Windblade]] partially unearthed [[Iaconus]] did the Sharkticons retreat. {{storylink|The Alliance}}

When Iaconus' cloak was deactivated, the Judge led the Sharkticons to the Titan, the invaders falling to the Cybertronians, including getting munched on by [[Skullcruncher (Cyberverse)|Skullcruncher]] before the old Judge fell and the new Judge, Starscream, revealed himself. {{storylink|The Judge (episode)|The Judge}}

Pledging allegiance to Starscream, the Sharkticons were repainted in his colours and recaptured the Cybertronians, {{storylink|The End Of The Universe I}} before they were set free, venturing to [[Maccadam's Old Oil House|Maccadam's]] where they toasted the end of the universe. When Windblade entered to make another attempt at reawakening Iaconus, she and [[Maccadam]] fought their way through the Sharkticons to the [[cityspeaker]] chamber. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe II}} Those who remained on guard duty were swiftly dealt with by Maccadam's formidable alternate mode. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe III}} In the final stages of the invasion, the Sharkticons fought off the Cybertronian ground forces only to all be destroyed. {{storylink|The End Of The Universe IV}}
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===''EarthSpark'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Nolan North]] (English)|}}, [[Steve Blum]] (English)
The Sharkticons are a race of bipedal living mechanical creatures with large shark-like heads from an unnamed planet. While they don't appear to have an alt mode, at least two of them possess the ability to fly. Despite being mechanical, they also apparently sport the ability to smell and taste.

When [[Mandroid]] traveled through a space bridge, he came across the Sharkticon's homeworld and helped free it from their oppressors, and as thanks, [[Razor-Fin|two]] [[Blitzwave|of]] them journeyed with him back to Earth as muscle to help sort out his Cybertronian problem.{{storylink|The Last Hope, Part 1}} The two Sharkticons later captured the human half of the Malto clan for Mandroid and guarded the space bridge spire from the [[Terran|Terrans]]. Despite serving Mandroid loyally, they were ultimately cannon fodder and were deactivated by his space bridge weapon. They were revived shortly after when [[Robby Malto|Robby]] and [[Mo Malto|Mo]] used the power of their cybersleeves and the space bridge to revive all the deactivated bots. {{storylink|The Last Hope, Part 2}}
{{groupstub|{{storylink|The Last Hope, Part 1}} {{storylink|The Last Hope, Part 2}}}}

==Commercial appearances==
While stranded on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] ran afoul of a school of Sharkticons. The Sharkticons swarmed on the Autobots, only for [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] to join the fight and help them beat the merciless 'bots back. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sharkticon|Sharkticon commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Sharkticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Thinks that [[Barry Gjerde|Jill sandwiches]] are for eating.]]
{{bigquote|Sharkticon, servant of the Quintessons! Terrifying creatures from the future, they have teeth that can snap tungsten rods as if they were animal bone! |The Narrator|"[[The Transformers (G1 PS2)]]"}}
{{voiceactor|[[Walter Roberts]] (English)}}

During [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s reign of destruction, the Quintessons provided technology to allow the elite of the surviving Transformers to travel back in time to obtain the [[Zel Quartz]] before Shockwave learned of its existence. Some Sharkticons came in secret with [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons to help them.

A swarm of Sharkticons attacked the Autobots while they were exploring the Karzite mine. The leader announced that the Autobots were not allowed to pass and transformed to [[robot mode]]. It stated that the Sharkticons were obeying Galvatron due to how strong he was, and warned that if the Autobots got in their way, the Sharkticons would kill them. Rodimus Prime expressed his annoyed grief before announcing to the Autobots that they were going to have to beat the Sharkticons before they could continue their exploration. After a lengthy battle, the Sharkticon leader announced to his swarm that he was wounded and ordered them to retreat. As Rodimus watched the Sharkticons flee, he stated that they were not very tough. Later on, the Autobots had to fight off more Sharkticons while they were trying to navigate through a minefield. The Sharkticons were defeated again.

In the Decepticon story, a destabilization in space-time occurred and when their shuttle crash-landed, all the Decepticons were scattered. One Sharkticon found himself alone, which he disliked. When the Decepticons found the Gem of Mystery, that one Sharkticon managed to catch up with them, expressing relief. It ran up to the Decepticons in its monster form and transformed to robot mode once it got close, explaining how it had come on board the Decepticon's shuttle in secret. The Sharkticon told them that since he was a swarm member, he did not like being alone and announced that he would join them. Galvatron stated that his crew was starting to gain really odd members but concluded that allowing the Sharkticon to join them would definitely help defeat the Autobots.

When [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] stole the Zel Quartz and went off into space, it caused the future Transformers, including the Sharkticon, to return to their own era. {{storylink|The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Autobots'' video game===
When [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] was unable to contact [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] during a mission, [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|an Autobot recruit]] commented that the situation "bites." Unfamiliar with the [[Human|local slang]], Ironhide asked if there were Sharkticons around. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers Autobots}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
The Sharkticons were used by the Quintessons for executions. Unfortunately, it was easy for [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to persuade them to turn on their own masters. {{storylink|Mockery of Justice}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
Sharkticons followed [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] and [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] from [[Aquatron]] to Earth. They could be summoned into battle by [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]] or a "Shark Attack" Battle Boost, which could be collected only during the four-week Sharkticon Saga. Be warned that they will explode when killed or re-summoned by Gnaw.

There are three levels of Shark Attack Battle Boosts; using one will deploy three 2-star Sharkticons at level 14, 30, or 40, respectively. Gnaw summons four Sharkticons one star rating lower than Gnaw himself, and their level can be increased by upgrading his "Chomp Chomp Chomp" ability. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Sharkticon-Avatars-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The most literal and awesome Sharkticons have ever been.]]
On [[New Quintessa]], Sharkticons infused and upgraded with [[Dark Energon]] came in six class types, each with their own weapon, fighting style, and three Special Attacks. They were many of them running around! They were even known to ambush a bot during a mission!

There was also a powerful, class-less Sharkticon, as well as the rare Golden Sharkticon and [[S-1000]] variants, all of whom occasionally appeared to menace intruders. They also had the unique ability to replicate their opponent's buffs and gain some buffs at low health.

Each Sharkticon could gain access to abilities from other Bots in their class when their "Shark Enhancement" Signature Ability was unlocked.
{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Sharkticons were a primitive Cybertronian subspecies that hadn't changed much in centuries. While some had evolved personalities and opinions, most remained mindless animals. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Believe it or not, he's the fat one.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Gnaw''' (Sharkticon, [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail, "Maceration Laser"

: Released in the third year of the Hasbro US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline, Gnaw transforms into a rotund, squat-limbed, shark-like monster with [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]] chompers. His [[beast mode]] tail becomes a mace weapon for [[robot mode]] and is also the most frequently missing piece from many Gnaws on the secondary market.

: There is a minor production variation in the beast mode legs/robot arms; some have two screws holding the light-gray calf/forearms together, while other have three screws. Exciting, we know. Some releases of Gnaw also came with one of four pieces to a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' poster with glow-in-the-dark elements, advertising the [[Decipher the Decepticon]] contest.

: Though the toy is labeled as "Gnaw", much like the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scrapmetal (Cybertron individual)|Scrapmetal]] toy, it can be considered either the individual character or one of the countless others of its type. Because of its fictional appearance as mass armies, it is one of the few original-line [[Army-building|army builder]] toys, though it is notably costly to use it for that purpose.

: In the United States, Gnaw shared his assortment with the [[Predacon (G1)#Toys|Predacon]]s. In Japan, Gnaw was not available as part of the normal retail assortment, despite its semi-prominent fictional appearance. At first, it was a mail-away contest prize in the first wave of the ''[[Beastformers (franchise)|Beastformers]]'' sub-line in 1987, requiring mailing in five filled-in survey forms from ''Beastformers'' toys for a chance to win. It was later made available in limited quantities as a mail-away in 1988, by which time the toyline consisted of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1988 (Super-God Masterforce)|''Super-God Masterforce'' line-up]]. Rather than any sort of Japanese-original packaging, the figure simply shipped in Hasbro packaging, with only a couple of additional stickers identifiying it as the Japanese market version (and relaying the appropriate legal information for Japan).

::*''[http://tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Gnaw/gnaw.htm More information on Gnaw at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-BC2010Sharkticons.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What is this bright G2 neon crap?]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Land Shark/Air Shark/Sea Shark''' (multipack, [[2010]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles each

: A [[redeco]] of the Deluxe ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)#Toys|Sharkticon]], the ''Timelines'' version of the Sharkticon transforms into a Cybertronic submarine/battleship with dimly-animalistic styling. The small gun turrets are movable, plus the side panels can extend outward to reveal spring-loaded missile launchers.

: Available only in a three-pack of identical toys, the set came with three different bio cards, dubbing them either "[[Land Shark]]", "[[Air Shark]]", or "[[Sea Shark]]" (which is which is up for you to decide or not). This set was an [[exclusive]] bagged souvenir add-on at [[BotCon 2010]], with only 1000 sets produced.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Axalon (BW)#United 2|Axalon]], and was [[retool]]ed into BotCon 2010 [[Sky-Byte (RID)#Timelines|Sky-Byte]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCSharkticon/sharkticon.htm More information on Sharkticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy SharkticonKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Commence army-building.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sharkticon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2013]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
:*''Bag number'': '''***** 58'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick, buildable mace
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: As part of the third wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Sharkticon is a [[Kreon]] that can be rebuilt into a shark-y-beast-y thing-y. He uses the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Warpath]] style helmet, and shares his shark head with [[Overbite (G1)#Kre-O|Overbite]]. His tail-mace is made of ninja weapons originally designed for the ''Kre-O [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' sets. (An actual ball-mace piece would be introduced in 2014, making a nice replacement if being more original-toy-accurate is your bag.)

: This Micro-Changer assortment was the last one to appear at [[Target]], with later waves showing up only at [[Toys"R"Us]] or drug/discount stores.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OSharkticon/sharkticon.htm More information on Sharkticon at TFU.info]''
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[[File:KreO-toy Hammerstrike.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sideswipe Roadway Rundown''' ([[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B1548'''
:*''Pieces'': '''98'''
:*''Kreons'': Hammerstrike, Sideswipe

: [[Kreon]] Hammerstrike was available only with the "[[Sideswipe (RID)#Kre-O|Sideswipe Roadway Rundown]]" set (despite the two characters having never interacted in the show). His fin/tail assembly needs to be removed in order to get him inside the included [[stasis pod#Aligned continuity|stasis cell]]. You also need to fold the legs in a little, since his shark-nose is just a hair too tall for the container if he's standing straight.

: All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia, and various Asian markets. In fall 2015, almost all of it was finally released in the US through TJ Maxx discount stores, including this set. However, this and the "[[Strongarm (RID)#Kre-O|Strongarm Capture Cruiser]]" set were considerably harder to find than the others.

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[[File:KreO-Toy SharkticonKreon2015.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The greys aren't as different as they look. Different lighting and processing and whatnot.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sharkticon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''Collection 3'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate, buildable mace

: In 2017, the Collection 3 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run, appearing in drug stores and "dollar" stores. These releases use the almost-entirely-[[retool]]ed 2015 Kreon (making most parts incompatible with older Kreons), with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. Sharkticon's [[tampograph]]s have been changed, removing the metallic silver on his torso to leave the slightly-metallic silver plastic (lighter than the silver of the original release) of the torso exposed. His purple has also changed to pink (including his [[insignia]]), plus his toes are now light blue.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TR-toy Gnaw.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Nom nom nom]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Gnaw''' (Legends Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail/Mace

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Legends Class toys, Gnaw transforms once again into a squat-limbed, shark-like monster. He comes with a mace accessory, which can be wielded by his 5mm hands, or plug onto his back as a beast mode tail.

: Like all other new-mold ''Titans Returns'' Legends toys, he has a riding compartment for [[Titan Master]]s (and [[Prime Master]]s)... but this one is inside ''his mouth''. Yes, you read that right.

: He's extremely short for a humanoid Legends Class figure, coming up to the shoulders of most other robot modes.
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-toy Sharktron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Double your army-builder dollar!... sorta.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sharktron & Sweeps (Sharkticon)'''<ref>The packaging says "シャークトロン&スウィープス" (Sharktron & Sweeps) in Japanese, but the accompanying English subtitle is just "Sharkticon".</ref> (2-pack, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[September 30]], 2017
:*''ID Number'': '''LG44'''
:*''Accessories'': Tail/mace

: Released in the twenty-first(!) wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline, "Sharktron" is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|Gnaw]] toy above. This toy has a richer color palette and much more extensive [[paint operation|paint applications]] based on the original robot-mode animation model, which results in him having show-inaccurate shark-mode arms and tail/mace due to being part of the same sprue of [[unpaintable plastic]] shoulder parts.

: He comes with fellow army-builder [[Sweep (G1)#Legends|Sweeps]], a [[retool]] and redeco of ''Titans Return'' [[Fracas#Generations|Fracas]].
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===''Cyberverse''===
[[File:CV-toy Gnaw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Eggmech, or as he's known in the US series, Dr. Robotshark.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Gnaw''' (Warrior Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Action Attack'': Mace Mash
:*''Accessories'': Tail-mace

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Warrior Class figures (and the first in the ''Power of the Spark'' [[subline imprint|subline]]), Gnaw is a Deluxe-sized mold based on [[Gnaw (G1)#Generations|''Titans Return'' Gnaw]], transforming into a robotic shark-frog-thing.

: In robot mode he features a "Mace Mash" Action Attack: lifting up the shark-jaw part unlocks the free-spinning upper torso. Pushing in on the fin on his back activates a spring-loaded gearing gimmick that causes the upper torso to spin around and around. His head is attached in a way that it ''doesn't'' spin, however. His legs have tabs to lock into place in robot mode, offering more stability when using this gimmick.

: Gnaw does not, in fact, look like his cartoon appearance as a statue, but ''does'' look plenty like the generic Sharkticons if they lacked their tribal markings, thus, use him as a generic Sharkticon to your heart's content. This design was reused for the individual that took up the "Lord Gnaw" mantle in Chapter 3 of the cartoon.

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[[File:CV-toy Sharkticon-TTC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's like a tiny ''West Side Story''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sharkticons Attack''' (Multi-pack, 2019)}}</ul>

: Three [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] Sharkticons (though they are not referred to as "Tiny Turbo Changers" anywhere on the packaging) are included in the "Sharkticons Attack" box set, each transforming from shark-monster to robot mode in a few simple steps, and having 3 mm holes in their fists for accessory-holding.

: They feature the gang markings from their introductory cartoon episode: two of them feature the green markings of the "Snouts", with the third having the orange of the "Tails". The gang markings are only on the shark-mode backs, making them look basically identical from the front in robot mode.

: This set was a [[Target]] exclusive in the US. It also includes a "Stealth Force" redeco of One-Step changer [[Hot Rod (Cyberverse)#SharkticonSet|Hot Rod]].

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[[File:CV-toy Gnaw-TTC.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Gnaw''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2020)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''4'''
:*''Bag code'': '''A'''

:Released in the fourth series of ''Cyberverse'' [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Gnaw is a much simpler recolor of the small soft plastic Sharkticon figures included in the "Sharkticons Attack" multi pack above, albeit released well after said pack.

: In the US this series was effectively if not technically a Target exclusive, that chain being the only place it was widely (if briefly) available.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCT-toy Sharkticon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now in Floro Dery sketch colors!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-qu|'''Quintesson Pit of Judgement''' ([[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tail/mace
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist), [[Mario Carreiro]] and [[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: A blue-tinged redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Sharkticon was included in the [[Hasbro Pulse]] [[exclusive]] ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' "Quintesson Pit of Judgement" [[giftset]].

: This set includes a redeco of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Quintesson Judge#Pit|Quintesson Judge]], the [[Quintesson Bailiff#Toys|Quintesson Bailiff]], and brand-new mini-figures of the [[Quintesson Prosecutor#Toys|Quintesson Prosecutor]] and [[Kranix (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Kranix]]. It was available first for people who attended the Hasbro Fans Expo in [[Hong Kong]] and preordered the set. It was later made a [[Hasbro PulseCon 2020]] [[exclusive]] in the United States and Canada (except for Quebec), available to Premium members on [[September 23]] 2020, then opened up to all members on [[September 24|the 24th]], where it sold out, went to pre-orders for more, then sold out of pre-orders within a few short hours despite a (stated) 1-per-customer limit. More pre-orders were re-listed again for a 2021 delivery in 2020 November.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:SS-toy Gnaw.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"How many would you like to buy?" "Yes."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-qu|'''Gnaw''' (Deluxe Class, [[2021]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-08'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-70'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[November 27]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': Tail mace, fin sword, blaster, "Mockery of Justice" backdrop

: Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Gnaw is ''mostly'' accurate to the Sharkticons' general appearance in the original cartoon, though he has circular dents where the antennae should be. His tail-mace has a single swivel-joint at the base to give it a bit of articulation. His robot-mode blaster can attach to his beast mode's left side. Sadly, the gun barrel's end is not compatible with [[Fire Blast effect|blast effect]]s. His dorsal fin is attached by a simple [[5 mm post]], and can be removed and held as a knife, though Gnaw's cuffs cause some minor clearance issues.

: Gnaw's backpack comes detached in the packaging, and Gnaw himself is set quite high in the box, with his head often humorously looking down into his chest.

: Gnaw has the honor of being both the first [[Quintesson]]-aligned character released in ''Studio Series'' and the first toy of the character to ''not'' be labeled as a Decepticon. While this is a ''quintessential'' (hahaha) [[Army-building|army-builder]], designer [[Evan Brooks]] has stated that the figure is named Gnaw in reference to the original toy during its [[May 21]] [[Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday]] reveal.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txGS01bXx9U May 21st, 2021 Fan First Friday]</ref>

: A lot of Gnaw's details appear to be heavily inspired by an older [[Marvel Productions]] model of the Sharkticon, which in turn, is [https://i.imgur.com/6N3U7Ow.jpeg one of two refined variants of line art] based on [[Floro Dery]]'s [[:File:FloroDerySharkticonNotes.jpg|original designs]]. The final model by [[Toei Animation|Toei]] actually mirrors the [[Allicon]] models (also designed by Toei artists), in that they share the same poses, but aside from those differences the base details remain mostly the same.<ref name="Toei1">[https://i.imgur.com/aqcdKgA.jpeg Toei Sharkticon robot mode models]</ref><ref name="Toei2">[https://i.imgur.com/vVNmo60.jpeg Toei Sharkticon alternate mode models]</ref> Additionally, the heads, shoulders and paint applications ressemble more of the final Toei models, therefore, making Gnaw a combination of both designs.

: As with other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s' famous "self-invited" entrance at [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s execution.
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==Merchandise==
===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:RH-toy Sharkticon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Snarl & Sharkticon''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the "Generation 1 Series" of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' two-packs, Sharkticon is a chunky, [[super deformed]] soft-plastic figurine of the character in robot mode. He has simple swivel shoulders and neck articulation.

: He came in a two-pack with "Snarl", who is actually [[Slag (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Slag]], who was going through some naming issues at the time but hadn't settled on "Slug" yet.

: Due to their small size and price point, the ''Robot Heroes'' Sharkticon is prized by those wishing to inexpensively army-build Sharkticons. This made them harder to find in stores and severely overpriced in the secondary market. One can only wonder what became of the Slag/Snarls packaged with those Sharkticons.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/RHSharkticon/sharkticon.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Sharkticon at TFU.info]''
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans Hammerstrike.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Hammerstrike''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''10/12'''

:Part of the initial assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figurines, this version of [[Hammerstrike (RID)|Hammerstrike]] is a very small, minimally-painted soft-plastic figure of him in beast-robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TTHammerstrike/hammerstrike.htm More information on ''Tiny Titans'' Hammerstrike at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TinyTitans Sharkticon.jpg|thumb|300px|*''long, sustained baritone note''*]]
*'''Sharkticon''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''7/12'''

: Part of the second assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of the Sharkticon is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in beast mode, going all "raaaaar" at you.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

: This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was ''not'' picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.

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===Imaginarium Art===
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)

:This 20-inch-tall statue set depicts Grimlock in his dinosaur mode and a slingshot-wielding Wheelie as they face off against five [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]]s. Only 150 were produced.
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===''ReAction''===
[[File:ReAct-toy Sharkitcon.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Sharkticon''' (2023)}}</ul>

: Released in the sixth wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[Super7#ReAction|ReAction]]'' Sharkticon is a non-converting figure based on its creature-mode appearance in the original cartoon. It has swivel legs and arms (though the arms are incredibly thin, making them feel fragile with the stiffness of the joints), a swivel tail, and the jaw can open up slightly, giving it one more point of articulation than most ''ReAction'' figures.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Sharkticon comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s. The bubble for the toy sticks out a ''lot'', as this wide and long figure was packaged upright and sideways.
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==Notes==
[[File:FloroDerySharkticonNotes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Teehee. "Sharticon".]]
[[File:Model-Sharkon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5]]
* The Sharkticons had the preliminary name of '''Sharkons'''.
* When asked about the Generation 1 Sharkticon design in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "Sharkticon is a shark."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> He's apparently seen some pretty weird-ass sharks.
** In his production notes, Floro Dery delves into this explanation further, writing that he designed it as a fantasy beast that uses qualities and traits of a shark, such as a large toothy mouth and a voracious appetite... which probably also explains why Sharkticons (referred to here consistently as "Sharkons") turn into fat little men.
* One early color model for the "Sharkon" gave it pinkish-red parts. Additionally, this color model also features heavily refined line art, compared to other early revised color models which kept a lot of the details from the original Dery concept art, just simplified down.<ref>[https://i.imgur.com/6N3U7Ow.jpeg Comparison between all known Sharkticon revisions]</ref>
** The finalized Sharkticon models by [[Toei Animation|Toei]] were designed similarly to the [[Allicon]] models (also designed by Toei), sharing the same or similar poses to the Allicons (e.g. hunched over little pudgy robots, with big feet and hands).<ref name="Toei1" /><ref name="Toei2" /> Presumably this was done to keep the Quintesson and Quintesson-related characters looking alike so that they can be easily recognized as coming from the same place.
* In Japan, the Generation 1 Sharkticon is considered an "Animatron", the Japanese name for the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]].
** The Sharkticons' status as Animatrons may or may not be connected to Gnaw's shipping as the sixth figure in the Predacons' case assortment outside of Japan.
** ''[[Transformers Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] is a Predacon and commands Sharkticons, both groups being [[Quintesson]]-affiliated in the Generation 1 cartoon continuity (and therefore the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings of Honor continuity]]). This may or may not be a coincidence. "[[A Common Foe]]" depicted them teaming up to found the Beast Era [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s.
* During the Arctic level of the ''[[Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots]]'' [[Movie (franchise)|movie]] video game, [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]] says, "This bites." [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] replies, "Bites?! Are there Sharkticons in here?"
* In Volume 2 of ''[[My Little Pony]]: The Manga'', [[Doctor Hooves]] mentioned saving a Cybertronian version of [[Fluttershy]] from the Sharkticon pits on Quintessa Prime.
* The 2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' Sharkticons are portrayed as a naturally-occurring subspecies of Cybertronian like [[Amphiboid]]s or [[Buffaloid]]s, in contrast to the [[Quintesson]]-controlled subgroup from ''[[Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Retribution|Retribution]]''. They also distinctly resemble [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] and [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] from Generation 1.
* Aside from the tribal markings, the standard Sharkticons in the ''Cyberverse'' cartoon are identical, all of them being based on the original Generation 1 design.
* ''Studio Series'' Gnaw having a blaster accessory is unusual for the scrupulously cartoon-accurate ''Studio Series'' '86, since none of the Sharkticons ever carried firearms.
** This was acknowledged by Evan Brooks during the figure's Fan First Friday reveal, who stated that the blaster was included out of necessity to reference the original Generation 1 Gnaw toy.<ref>Evan Brooks on the May 21 Fan First Friday stated "He comes with the blaster that his G1 toy came with. Wasn't featured in the movie at all, but we just wanted to make sure it was included."</ref>

===Foreign names===
====Generation 1====
*''Japanese:'' '''Sharktron''' (シャークトロン ''Shākutoron'')
*''French:'' '''Requanicon''' (Canada, "Sharkticon"), '''Squaltican''' (France, "Sharktican")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shāyú Jīngāng''' (Taiwan, 鯊魚金剛, "Shark Vajra") '''Shāyú Jīng''' (China, 鲨鱼精, "Shark Fairy")
*''Russian:'' '''Zhulikony''' (Жуликоны, "Swindlecons")

====Aligned====
*''Russian:'' '''Akuloconi''' (Акулоконы, "Sharkticons")

====''Bumblebee''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Sharkticon''' (シャークティコン ''Shākutikon'')

====''Cyberverse''====
*''Japanese:'' '''Same-tachi''' (サメたち, "Sharks")

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Warpath (G1)

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:''Warpath is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Warpathg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|...or are you just happy to see me?]]
'''Warpath''' is the stereotypical tank commander: loud, boisterous, skilled, confident, devoted to his buddies, and probably a little deaf. His armor is tremendously thick; his skull no less. He loves to show off by splitting hex nuts a mile and a half away, and he has an endless variety of special munitions to load in his prized main gun: cryogenic, acid, thermal, and sonic. His most favorite, however, are the simple explosive shells that go off with a huge explosion, KABOOM!

His gun... how Warpath loves his gun. Prominent and useful in both modes, she has saved his life countless times, and she gets only the best in return. How he loves to line her sights up precisely on a barely visible target, and KAZOWY! blow it to shrapnel with a single well-placed shell. A dud annoys him; a miss is near-fatal embarrassment. A mere scratch to his gun's barrel keeps him up, late into the night, polishing it away. When on occasion his gun is damaged seriously enough to impair her function, he is practically inconsolable for weeks.

{{quote|They don't call me Warpath 'cause I'm gentle. HAHAHAHAHAHA!|Warpath|"[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Prime Target")|[[Zhu Zhunzun]] (Chinese), [[Silvio Anselmo]] (Italian, second dub), [[Juan Carralero]] (Latin American), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[Pierre Garin]] (European French, "A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court"), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Prime Target"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "The Golden Lagoon" & "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Quest for Survival"), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Sílvio Navas]] (Portuguese, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade")}}

[[File:G1 APrimeProblem Warpath shot.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|SAFE!]]
Warpath (ZING!) had a habit of (BLAM!) interjecting his speech with (WHAMMO!) onomatopoeia. Whether this was a programming feature or personal choice is unknown. His fellow Autobots seemed to tolerate it.

Warpath appeared with no explanation for his arrival when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] created a remote-controlled duplicate of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to lead the Autobots to their doom. He did little more than get shot by a fake [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} He later accompanied Optimus Prime and the Autobots to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], where he first demonstrated his zest for combat and unique style of speech. He also had the first of several battles with his opposite number, the [[Triple Changer]] Decepticon tank, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

After [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] teamed up with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to build Grapple's [[Solar Power Tower]] and the pair were doublecrossed, Warpath was on the team that drove to their rescue. He started off by blowing up one of the collection units the Decepticons were using to gather the energy. Once the Constructicons formed [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]], he tried to (WHACK! ZACK! ZORCH!) blast the giant, but Devastator stuck an arm ''into'' the ground and knocked him over. After the Autobots defeated Devastator, Warpath helped pick through the remains of the tower for their two comrades. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

[[File:G1 DinobotIslandPt2 Warpath tank.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|BLAM! KAPOW!]]
He was one of several Autobots who defended the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when the [[Heart of Cybertron]]-powered Megatron attacked. Warpath acquitted himself well, firing several rounds at the Decepticon leader while shrugging off two direct hits from his energy bolts, but he was ultimately put out of action when Megatron blasted the ground under him, trapping Warpath. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Warpath was on the team that defended the fake solar plan in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] against the Decepticons. He, [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] fired on Starscream in an attempt to prevent the Decepticon from taking off, and in return found themselves under fire from [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. After Megatron framed the Autobots, Warpath was among those who were captured by human forces outside Autobot Headquarters. A brief trial ensued, and the Autobots were put on a spaceship supplied by [[Shawn Berger]] and banished from Earth. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} Though the spaceship was locked on a collision course with the [[Sun]], the Autobots managed to escape it and return to Earth, where they toppled the Decepticon regime. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:G1 DecepRaiderinKingArthurs WarpathramsRamjet.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|So they have Renaissance Fairs on Cybertron, too?]]
On one occasion, Warpath and Hoist were chasing a small group of Decepticons led by Starscream, and ended up passing through the [[Dragon Mound]] and into [[543]] AD. The Autobots and Decepticons took opposite sides with a pair of warring knights, and Warpath allowed the [[Aetheling the Red|Red Knight]] to ride him in joust against [[Wigend of Blackthorn]]'s champions, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. They successfully rammed Ramjet, caving in his nosecone and forcing the Decepticons to fall back on the ol' "grab a hostage and run" trick, taking the Red Knight's daughter [[Nimue]] captive. Warpath led the charge against Wigend's castle and, with their siege tower destroyed by some of Starscream's gunpowder barrels, he and Hoist served as makeshift ladders for their allies to breach the castle walls. After thwarting Starscream's plans to rule the 6th century, they enlisted the aid of a local wizard to get back to the 20th century. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}

Accompanying [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] on a geology expedition, Warpath managed to get in some (ZOW!) action when Blitzwing and the [[Conehead]]s staged a surprise attack. He and Blitzwing engaged in Tank Wars again, but the fighting got so furious they buried each other in sand for a while. It was anyone's game until Thrust found a pool of [[electrum]] and became invincible. Even a hot and cold mix of [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s thermal beam and Warpath's cryo-shells couldn't break the Decepticon warrior. Warpath was forced to reluctantly sound the retreat, tunneling through the mountainside to make their escape. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Warpath during Insecticon battle.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|KABLAMMO!!! BANG BANG!!!]]
When the [[Morphobot]]s took over a valley on Earth, Warpath and Ironhide did their best to blast through using a variety of shells and liquid, but it took (POW!) [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] and some (COWBELL!) tunes to really get them out of the way. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:AotAR.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"I want my ZANG! agent!"]]
When his Autobot friends were kidnapped, Warpath was eager to go and (BAM!) kick some Decepticon hide. He was distraught when Optimus Prime went to deal with it himself. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}} He got his time to shine when he popped up on a movie studio one day, and was hired by the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] with the other Autobots to be his new stunt vehicles. Unfortunately, the work was less than glamorous as Warpath wound up with a (ZING!) horrible pain in his neck and then, shocked by the director's attitude, decided to call it quits. Despite this, he was willing to return for a starring role in the new picture ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', where he was confused by the lack of real firepower, couldn't believe the reliance on special effects, and flubbed one of his lines. Warpath didn't enjoy working on the movie and went back to being a full-time Autobot soldier, cheering for Hoist when he made the same decision. (CLAP!) {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

While the Autobots protected the convoy of [[superfuel]] tankers, Warpath drove point. All he did was sit there in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] the whole time. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} He was also at Autobot Headquarters when Powerglide reported that he'd found [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] at the [[Amalgamated Water and Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:G1 Masquerade Warpath crushes DeadEnd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|THUS I REFUTE THEE!]]
Late in [[1985]], the Autobots plotted to capture the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to discover the reason behind their high-profile thefts. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and Warpath were assigned to take down [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] on a beach. Warpath quickly disabled Drag Strip with a few well-placed explosive shells, while Tracks blinded Dead End with his black beam gun. Unable to see, Dead End drove right into Warpath, who (BAM!) crushed the Decepticon with a single punch that went straight through his roof. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

In the year [[2006]], Warpath watched a broadcast of the first [[Galactic Olympics]]. He commented to [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] that the Autobots sure had an unusual leader in [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] when the young Autobot dispensed with making a long, stuffy speech at the games' opening ceremony. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

[[File:G1 FFODPart5 Warpath kicked.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Football's not so cool when you're the ball.]]
As the Decepticons made their move on Earth, Warpath and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] commanded the team defending the Ark. The Autobots hid in a ravine and as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] passed overhead, Warpath gave orders to fire, significantly damaging the Decepticon's rolling battle station mode. However, Trypticon quickly recovered and transformed into his massive dinosaur mode, forcing the Autobot Minicars to regroup and counterattack. Warpath fired a shell which Trypticon merely swatted away, then when the Autobot protested that he didn't (ZEEM!) believe what was happening, he was kicked for his troubles. Warpath ordered [[Teletraan I]] to activate the volcano's defensive cannons as Trypticon neared the Ark, but this had little effect on the Decepticon, who then destroyed the volcano. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Warpath attended [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s surprise party, however the real surprise came partway through, when he and the other Autobots there were called on to defend the shuttle bay against an attack by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} He was later seen stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream's ghost came by to steal the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s eyes for [[Unicron]]. Being land-bound, poor ol' Warpath unfortunately missed out on most of the aerial action. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

For [[Tommy Kennedy]]'s birthday, Warpath, among other Autobots, presented to the human boy a cake. {{Storylink|Surprise Party#Season 5|Season 5: Surprise Party}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
When the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] project was attacked by the Decepticons, Warpath was among the Autobots summoned from the Ark as reinforcements. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who once more confronted Megatron and his Decepticons at the ''[[Trigger]]'' in Earth orbit. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Warpath had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream's star gate. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Warpath accompanied [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] on a rescue mission to retrieve an [[Eldedroid]] unit. There, they came face to face with the sea monster holding the Eldedroid captive. {{storylink|MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
During an attack on Yokohama by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Warpath responded with a troop of fellow Autobots. As exuberent as ever, Warpath couldn't wait to test his tank mode against Blitzwing's, ignoring [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]'s cries to stop. Unfortunately for Warpath, he neglected to realize that Blitzwing was several times his size, ultimately being run over by the Decepticon. Following the defeat of the three bad guys by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a ''very'' injured Warpath managed to muster up the enthusiasm to cheer for their victory. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
Warpath accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Warpath fought against [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]], and managed to blast his opponent right in the face. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|On Cybertron he turned into a tank with a really obvious weakpoint.]]
Warpath was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor's]] [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When their untrustworthy scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] went missing, Warpath and his peers fell in line with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster's]] plan to find him, overruling Perceptor. After learning Scrounge had been captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Blaster went alone to the [[smelting pool]] to save him, prompting Powerglide to follow and haul him out while Warpath and the three others distracted the Decepticon guards. When they returned to base, Perceptor's small group of Autobots received the first good news they had heard in eons, for Scrounge had handed them evidence that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] lived, at the expense of his own life. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[File:Powerglidereadytoblastoffrightnow.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]
Further reconnaissance revealed startling news—the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]]! As this would spell certain doom for both Cybertron and [[Earth]], a desperate raid on Straxus's Darkmount fortress was launched. Warpath was in charge of setting the explosives which brought down the massive tower. This attack was mostly successful, as it leveled Darkmount and ended in Straxus's destruction, but Warpath and the rest of his Autobot comrades had to retreat to Earth over the Space Bridge as it self-destructed. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Though Megatron and his troops spotted the Autobots upon their materialization on Earth, the Decepticons were distracted by a more pressing mission at the time, and left without attacking the new arrivals. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Warpath and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Warpath's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Warpath and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only given a chance at freedom after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. Warpath and the other Autobots' components were combined to form a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|jury-rigged robot]] that Circuit Breaker used to stop the duo while they were defacing the status of liberty. After [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] were sent packing, Warpath and the Autobots were allowed to leave on their own terms. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

[[File:FallenAngel-Perceptor.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Warpath and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Warpath and Perceptor were the first to fall against their seemingly invincible foe.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where Warpath and the others learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. It was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

Later, after Optimus Prime's ''real'' death, Warpath was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair his body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[File:Warpathkingofthehill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the comics, the landscape provided the sound effects]]
Later still, the Ark was put under assault by a [[Sonic-scrambler mine|sonic scrambler missile]] fired by the Decepticon assault base known as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Warpath destroyed this first missile, and the Autobots went hunting for their attacker. Trypticon would have proven to be too much for them, though, without the timely intervention of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. As thanks, the Autobots named Grimlock their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

Grimlock's leadership turned out to be very unpopular, especially when he captured a group of [[Spacehikers|Earth children]] and threatened to execute them if Blaster didn't turn himself in for treason. Warpath and a handful of other Autobots watched quietly outside the Ark as the children were marched into space. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

{{note|Warpath is the only Earthbound Autobot genuinely missing from the otherwise exhaustive groupshot in "[[Totaled!]]".}}

Much later, Warpath, along with all the other Autobots, responded promptly to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress signal sent from the [[Arctic]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Transformers Annual 1985====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.<ref>"Plague of the Insecticons!" was later designated as [[universal stream]] [[Primax 1285.0 Gamma]] by [[Vector Prime]].</ref>}}
[[File:Warpath plague of the insecticons.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6]]
Realizing that their mission on Earth would be infinitely more difficult without capable human allies, Optimus attempted to open a dialogue with the American government. Planning the meeting in utmost secrecy, he, Warpath, and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] managed to secure an audience with the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]]. The three Autobots drove to the White House, and were warmly received by their host, but their talk was interrupted by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. The Autobots did their best to take down the trio, only for [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to loudly proclaim that Optimus was his leader, and he was off to attack [[Washington, D.C.|the city]] as per his orders. Unfortunately, the President's soldier escorts were quick to turn on the Autobots, having assumed that Bombshell had revealed the robots' true intent.

Warpath and Prowl were sent to deal with the Insecticons, while Optimus went off on his own to "cut them off at their source." Though Warpath was confused over what Optimus had just said, Prowl assured him not to bother himself with it; they had a mission to do, and that was the only thing they needed to think about. They drove to downtown Washington, finding that their foes had wasted no time in reducing the scene to a warzone. Worse yet, Prowl was soon downed by one of [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s [[Shrapnel grenade|splinter grenades]]. An outraged Warpath rammed Shrapnel, but was unable to prevent him from taking to the air once more. Thankfully, Optimus's [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone came to Warpath's aid, evening out the odds. Optimus was successful on his end of the mission, taking out the one responsible for remote-controlling the Insecticons: [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. With the battle over, Optimus and his troops fled the scene; they felt that the humans would not believe them should they try and explain the situation, and that the Decepticon had already sullied their reputation beyond repair. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion-cannotwillnot.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Warpath was stationed at the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] when it was invaded by [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil Autobots of the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|negative polarity universe]]. Warpath tried to defend the Autobot station from attack, but he was cut down by Magnus's [[Terminus Blade]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Once he was repaired into a [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|new body]], Warpath continued working with their heroic Decepticon allies in hunting down Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

Warpath abandoned the Earth with his team when the [[Rarefied Energon]] of the Ironworks brought the planet [[Gaea|to life]]. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who Optimus Prime took with him to confront [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on a devastated Earth in [[2012]]. While Prime battled Megatron, Warpath helped the others hold off an army of reanimated [[zombie]]s. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

===''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. Warpath was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued 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.}}

Optimus ordered Warpath, Cliffjumper and Cosmos to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
When four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were sent on a rampage courtesy of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s, the Autobots realized that the mind-control devices could be dislodged by bringing "them down, fast and hard!" Warpath dislodged [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]'s shell with a barrage of his own explosive sonic shells. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots getting topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. The Autobots’ latest batch of fuel had been poisoned by the fleeing Decepticon, leaving Warpath unable to transform.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Warpath was comforted by Optimus as he began to be wracked with sickness pains.

In one possible sequence of events that ensued, Perceptor gave out the right amount of an antidote the Autobot scientist had created, allowing Warpath to resume his robot form and take arms against an incoming squadron of Decepticons. The antidote having given Warpath and the rest of the cured Autobots a case of battle fever, the bunch were eager to take on the Decepticons head on in combat. The more level-head Prowl suggested instead a more conniving approach, where the Autobots would ambush their assailants.

If Optimus allowed Warpath and the rest of the refuelled Autobots to venture headlong into battle, the group fond themselves fighting against Megatron himself, accompanied by a squad of Decepticon jets. Warpath's acid shells forced the jets accompanying Megatron to disperse. Then Megatron opened fire, knocking the Autobots into disarray, prompting Optimus to lead a second wave into battle. The second wave soon ran out of fuel, prompting the Autobots to call a retreat. Thankfully, the Decepticons were damaged enough through the course of the battle, causing them to retreat as well.

If Optimus instead followed Prowl's plan, he instructed Warpath and the others to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots to be already dead, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. Though Warpath initially cheered, finding himself able to transform once more, he soon found himself literally falling to pieces. The Autobots finding themselves completely outmatched against an all-out Decepticon attack were made short work of by the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, the Autobots used the tainted fuel to create a toxic cloud that successfully fended off the Decepticons attack. This plan gave Perceptor the time he needed to cure Warpath and the others with his antidote. Their ranks fully replenished and the Decepticons turning tail meant the Autobots had earned themselves another victory.

In completely different possible sequence of events, Optimus successfully retrieved the antidote to the poison from the Decepticons’ poison lab, and with Ratchet's help, brought Warpath and the rest of the poisoned Autobots back from the precipice of death. Now cured, the Autobots discussed their next course of action; they had to prevent the Decepticons from poisoning the nearby water reservoir.

If Optimus led his troops back to the Decepticons’ poison lab, Warpath was amongst the Autobot convoy that drove into action.

Happening upon the Decepticons hauling barrels of poison out of their lab, the Autobots devised a couple of plans to take them out.

In one plan, devised by Windcharger, Warpath then finished off the Decepticons, after Prowl, Jazz and Windcharger worked together to ignite the barrels of poison. Creating a sonic boom to shatter every beaker in the Decepticon lab, Warpath made sure that the Decepticons would not be able to use their lab again any time soon. The Autobots then drove victoriously back to base. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:OmegaEffect-Warpathcarries.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Just drape 'im over your nozzle, Warpath.]]
Warpath was first seen among Cybertron's population, observing anti-Autobot propaganda being pumped through the cortex by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to discredit Optimus Prime and his returning crew. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Warpath, like most Autobots, recognized it as a load of BLAM! POW! ZOOM! and joined [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and several other Mini-Vehicles in rising up along with the other Autobot insurgency cells to fight back against Shockwave's rule. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

After the fall, Warpath traveled to Earth under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command aboard the supply ship, ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} They crashlanded in the midst of a three-way battle between the Autobots and Decepticons of Earth and a lone super-powerful clone warrior known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Things got more than a little hectic, and the Autobots were forced to make a deal with Starscream in order to gain his cooperation against (and he, their protection from) Sunstorm. The Autobots were ultimately able to drive Sunstorm away when he inevitably returned, a battle in which Warpath donned a jetpack to shoot some mortars at the solar-powered Decepticon. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} As part of his deal with the Autobots, Starscream told them where he had stashed several other Autobots his brigade had captured earlier, and Warpath and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] were sent out to retrieve them. On the salvage run, however, the pair ran into [[Earth Defense Command]] agents who made a forceful BOOM! suggestion that the Autobots accompany them back to their base. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Warpath was knocked out during this encounter, and later awakened within a transport hold with Bumper and the still-unconscious Autobots. Admitting he was rather worried about their current predicament, Warpath asked Bumper what was to become of them. Unfortunately, Bumper was as clueless as he was. {{storylink|Atonement}}

After arriving at their headquarters, Warpath learned that the EDC were looking to conscript some Autobots to help them deal with an [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] problem. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] agreed to help after being reactivated. He left Warpath behind, however, to watch over their comrades [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], who had not yet been revived. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} After dealing with the Insecticons, Jazz and his unit hooked back up with Warpath, and then all of them said their farewells to Marissa and the EDC. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} They then proceeded on to the future site of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], under construction at [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s direction. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Warpath was part of a small team of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], eager to fight back against the new Decepticon leader [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

===''The Beast Within''===
After a brutal battle during which [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a monstrous gestalt of unimaginable power, was released, Warpath's butchered form lay smoldering in a mass grave of both Autobot and Decepticon corpses. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Galvatron]]

[[File:OP1 protest.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|left|Peacepath?]]
In the time before the war, Warpath worked under [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] as part of the Security Services. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He attended the joint funeral of Bumper and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] after the pair had been killed by early members of the Decepticon faction. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

Four million years ago, during the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Warpath was a member of a crowd protesting the murder of a Decepticon named [[Hefter]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

After the war began, he was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And what if we don't wanna?]]
Millions of years later, Warpath was a member of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, guarding [[Thunderhead Pass]], a lonely assignment watching over the deactivated form of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his cultists who rested in stasis lock. When [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] broke comm silence to request a transfer to [[Earth]], Warpath was witness to Hound's dressing down of the aggressive Autobot. The monotony was suddenly broken without warning when [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|a mysterious, powerful Transformer]] arrived on Cybertron to claim Thunderwing for [[Nova Prime|his master]]. Warpath and the squad were easily brushed aside by the ancient warrior. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to Earth as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Warpath was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|left|upright=1.7|thumb|Over there on the right!]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Warpath took some slight damage. However, he would get his revenge later on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]], where he took down Cyclonus with a blast to the chest. Cyclonus escaped when Warpath and the others were temporarily distracted by Thunderwing. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Warpath, his team and the Wreckers were still fighting with Thunderwing when Nova, now known as Nemesis Prime, attacked the [[Garrus-9]] penitentiary. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After the recovery of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] answered ''many'' questions about the Nova and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s plans for the [[Expansion]], Warpath and his team were redeployed with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] to [[China]]'s [[Jiangxi Province]] on Earth to secure the [[space bridge]] being used by the Dead Universe transformers. While Sideswipe single-handedly took on [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]], Warpath and the others fought [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], but soon they were forced to leave Sideswipe behind to proceed with their mission. Fortress Maximus and Warpath used the space bridge network to arrive on [[Rotan]] and remove its [[Nega-Core]], which were then returned to Dead Universe where they would no longer be a threat to the living universe. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:TheVerge WarpathVSCons.jpg|right|upright=1.7|thumb|I am not trapped in a facility full of 'cons. ''You'' are all trapped in here with ''me''!]]
After the war between Autobots and Decepticons ended, Warpath stood guard at the crime scene of [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]]'s murder. {{storylink|Devisive}} He later took some time out to unwind at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}} He was supposed to participate in Prowl's raid on the former Decepticon pen, but ended up watching the building explode in his face instead. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] showed up for the first time since the end of the war, the Autobots wasted no time in trying to blast him to oblivion, but were stopped by the Decepticons and opted to lock him up instead. Warpath, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], and [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] were assigned to guard him. {{storylink|City on Fire}} Unfortunately, the three of them couldn't stand against the fired up rioting Decepticons, who invaded the prison, defeated them and freed Megatron. {{storylink|The Verge}} As the riot escalated into a full-on battle, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] found the three injured Autobots and took them to safety. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

Warpath eventually recovered from his damage, and joined the united Cybertronian front against 70 billion [[Ammonite]]s invading on behalf of the "[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Dark Cyclops]]". {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Guarding the [[Firecon]]s after their imprisonment, Warpath saw their calls for "justice" and "rights" as a typical example of Decepticon hypocrisy. His callousness bothered [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], and so did the aggressive nature of his name. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===

Warpath and the Minibots found [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] mysteriously buried in the Earth. When he reactivated, Dinobot fought the Autobots in pursuit of a warrior's conflict, but eventually came to respect his opponents after a battle. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
During the final showdown between the Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|Joe]] and Decepticon/[[Cobra]] alliances, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] punched into [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s chest and unleashed several soldiers into the Decepticon base's interior, Warpath among them. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:Warpath_vs_threefolds_IDW2019.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Wave goodbye to your head wanker!]]During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Warpath was a member of [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]'s [[Strika's Heavies|Heavies]], serving with the elite strike team under the command of the eponymous [[Great General]]. He confronted [[Exarchon]] himself once, outside the ruins of [[Yuss]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} In the modern day, as [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] assembled an ad-hoc artillery unit that included veteran Heavies [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] and [[Big Shot|Topshot]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] pointed out that Warpath was currently in stasis. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Warpath-art.jpg|thumb]]
Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

Warpath was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Artillery Sergeant]], {{storylink|Warpath (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy packaging}} whose function was a warrior, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a tank. His great strength and explosives were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his boisterousness, loud-mouthed attitude, and showiness. Warpath's message from the future was that firepower is not the only way to win a war. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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===Energon Universe===
[[File:Warpath Transformers 2023 Issue 7.jpg|thumb|180px|"Dang son, you're a fighting, [[Frag|fragging]], oil drinking machine!"]]
Before making the journey to Earth, Warpath was part of a team of Autobots made up of Elita One, Huffer, and Kup in an assault on a Decepticon stronghold to free Ultra Magnus. During the mission, Warpath was seemingly destroyed by the Decepticons alongside Huffer and Kup. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Warpath and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] were pinned down on the battlefield by the Decepticon triple-changers, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Thankfully, the new recruits [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] arrived on the scene and were able to chase off the Decepticon aggressors. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane|Sandstorm, Broadside, and Octane commercial}}
*Warpath was part of a massive battle between Kreons. When [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] joined the fight, Warpath was one of many Autobots who fled in terror at the sight of them. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
Warpath was one of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in a fight against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s Decepticon forces, in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
In the early days of the war, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and Warpath battled [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], who were under orders to breach Iacon's defences. The Autobots emerged victorious when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] awakened and joined the fray. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

When the [[Military Patrol]] was unleashed on [[New York City|New York]], Warpath joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in driving the Decepticon team out of the city. {{storylink|Full Assault}} Warpath, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were transported to the sixth century where they joined with [[Aetheling the Red|Lord Aetheling]], and were forced to combat similarly displaced Decepticons at a medieval technology level. They eventually triumphed and returned to the present with the Decepticons as prisoners. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (Legends)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}} When Hoist was cast in a Hollywood film, Warpath and some other Autobots decided to get in on the action, however the film was jeopardized when Decepticons attacked the set. The Autobots were able to fight them off, and the film became a blockbuster success. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsWarpath.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Warpath participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Warpath_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''High Velocity Shell: Launch a shell that punches through everything in a straight line to the target and beyond, dealing 69.3 damage to everything it hits
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:warpath Warpath at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy WarpathOrig.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|MINT! NEWT!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])}}</ul>

: Premiering in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Warpath transforms into a General Motors M551A1 Sheridan ARAAV tank with a rotating turret.

: There is a notable paint variation on Warpath: while most releases have black-painted optics, some leave the optics unpainted yet cover his entire faceplate in black. There are also some very minor company stamping variants: all versions have "© Takara 1984 Japan" on the underside, but latter releases add "© Hasbro 1984" above it.

: His cannon barrel is a fairly common breaking point, typically snapping off under the "block" part connecting the barrel to the turret.

: In late 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

: In Japan, despite his notable presence in the cartoon, he was ''not'' available in the regular retail line, but was sold ''only'' as a mail-away item, costing 500 yen and two Robot Points.

: This mold was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-warpath/723/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Warpath at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''12''' (set), '''87''' (individual)

:Warpath was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Huffer]], and [[Powerglide (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]]. There are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions, aside from a factory-applied foil Autobot sigil decal on his turret.

:This entire set was [[redeco]]ed to make the "[[G1 GoBots]]" set: Warpath was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Warpathlegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My eyes are up here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends, [[2008]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2008) Warpath transforms from an [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#H-tank|H-shaped, futuristic tank]], similar to ''Armada'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] or ''Animated'' [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], to a [[robot mode]] resembling his original form, right down to the cannon in the chest. Warpath's torso tilts back to become the turret of his alt mode, but it doesn't peg in place, so it's always drooping slightly. He is the only Legends Minibot figure that has moving elbows.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Sparkcrusher]]. This figure also served as the basis of the non-toy character [[Warpath (SG)| ''Shattered Glass '' incarnation of Warpath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Legends Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A (very noisy) spy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:A rather ''inappropriate'' inclusion in the Minibot ''Spy'' Team pack, the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Warpath has more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] colors and paint applications. Notably his red is more metallic and darker than the Hasbro version. He also uses a darker gray, and replaces the black eyes with gray and the yellow detail on his chest with gray as well. His Autobot symbol is the traditional red with white outline unlike the Hasbro version.

: He is packed with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Cosmos (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Adams]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We have [[Cosmos (G1)|the eye of a tiger]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|the heart of a lion]], [[Powerglide (G1)|the wings of an eagle]], the big muscular arms of a panther-man, and [[Seaspray (G1)|the silent majesty of a kraken]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:Warpath is the sole new toy in the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys. He transforms from a [[robot mode]] inspired by his original [[Mini Vehicle]] toy into a combat tank of likely made-up origins. A spring-loaded missile launcher is placed on his right shoulder, and rods in his legs and arms are compatible with [[c joint]] accessories. In tank mode, his turret can rotate and his barrel can rise. "K4-90W" and "Z0W-333" ("kapow" and "zoweee") are [[tampograph]]ed on his legs, a reference to Warpath's distinctive speech pattern from the original cartoon. The black chunk of plastic on Warpath's head is actually translucent plastic and allows for his eyes to glow, granted you have a powerful enough light shining back there.

:Following a trend from other ''Generations'' figures, his [[instructions]] depict him with a different head sculpt for a potential upcoming [[retool]], presumably as [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. However, unlike various other ''Generations'' toys, the alternate head only shows up in ''some'' steps in the instructions, whereas most steps simply depict Warpath's actual head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Generations'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| In case you wanted an accurate Warpath and had a big enough wallet.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-24'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2012
:*''Accessories:'' Missile

: The ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' release of Warpath casts him in a red that is a close approximation of the original toy rather than the more red-brown coloration of the [[Hasbro]] release. He also features silver-outlined (only) Autobot symbols rather than the solid black symbols found on the ''Generations'' version, and lacks the alphanumeric codes on his tank sides. Curiously, his head is cast in red plastic rather than gray plastic painted over brownish red like the Hasbro release (despite no other gray plastic to red plastic changes).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Warpath's package features a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure will be released in small quantities during its first and only shipment.
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots Warpath launcher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''BL004'''
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, 3-piece target
:**''Fist strength'': '''440'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''873'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''297'''

:Part of the second wave of Series 2 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' launchers, Warpath is a retool of the [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] Flip Shot mold to give him a more Warpath-like head, though [[#Notes|possibly]] Brawl was retooled from Warpath. He turns into a bitty tank, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:This mold was to be redecoed into [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] for the cancelled Combaticon 5-Pack set.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy WarpathKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012/[[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Bag number'': '''*****43'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Warpath is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with an extra part (one 1X1 brick with a stud on the side) to turn him into a tank.

:He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Loves the Smell of Cryo-Shells in the Morning

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Warpath has a much more toy-based deco, complete with masked face. The Kreons in this set all use the totally-revamped 2015 style bodies.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Warpath's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. The 1x1 top-clip piece is also slightly different from the original, with a much lower-set clip.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Legends-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In case you skipped the other ''Generations'' Warpath because you thought its accuracy to Warpath was a little too on the nose.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends Class, 2015)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends class figures, this new iteration of Warpath is a retool of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]] with a new head, and hence lacks the chest cannon he usually sports. Undocumented in the instructions, [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]] (or his redecoes [[Beet-Chop#Movie Advanced Series|Beet-Chop]] and [[Beet-Chit#Timelines|Beet-Chit]]) can attach to the front of Warpath’s tank mode.

:Warpath also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegWarpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1-Warpath-Reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' ("Legion Class", 2019)}}</ul>

:Part of the second wave of "Legion Class" figures in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, Warpath is a reissue of his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 figure]], with some mild differences. This release lacks the Japanese reissue's additional foil insignia on the turret, bringing it back in line with the original. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective. This version also has production information tampographed onto him rather than molded.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Warpath is [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Released earlier to lie in wait for ''Legacy'' [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]] and [[Dinobot Island, Part 2#Quotes|'''tank''']] him when he shows up.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID Number'': '''WFC-K6'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': Tank undercarriage, Golden Disk card
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Warpath has design elements from both the Sunbow cartoon animation model and the original toy. He transforms from a robot larger than his mini-bot brethren, but still smaller than the average Deluxe Class, into a tank loosely similar to the General Motors {{w|M551 Sheridan|M551A1 Sheridan}} ARAAV. The underside of the tank separates from the figure and can be attached to the robot mode's shoulder or arm as a shield, or mounted on its back. In tank mode, Warpath's turret can rotate a full 360 degrees, and his cannon can raise up.

: All of Warpath's gray-white plastic parts are prone to [[photodegradation]].

: Warpath also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BAM! Sorry, I just can't- WHAM! KAZOW!!!]]
*'''Warpath''' (2007)

:A 35-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Warpath "transforms" into a red and grey tank. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], Movie [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], and "Energon Wars" [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]].
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T45/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Warpath figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:Hardhead-in-WarpathInstructions.jpg|thumb|]]
*Warpath had the preliminary name of '''[[Hot Shot (disambiguation)|Hot Shot]]'''.
*The cartoon had a variety of ways to depict Warpath's face when he talked. In [[Toei Animation|Toei]]'s episodes, the three small slats on either side of his faceplate would light up and pulse in sync with his dialogue, in a fashion similar to Wheeljack's "ears". In the single episode of season 2 in which he appeared animated by the [[unknown Generation 1 animation studios|unknown studio]], "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]", his mouthpiece didn't light up, but did occasionally jiggle up and down in the more traditional manner, like Optimus Prime's. For season three, [[AKOM]], of course, didn't bother their butts doing ''either'' of those things, and Warpath's face didn't move when he spoke.
*''Generations'' Warpath's instructions, like many from the time, feature an alternate headsculpt. In this case it appears to be [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. In late 2013, upcoming product listings inadvertently released to the public included 'TRA GENERATIONS DLX HARDHEAD A9252', although this figure was ultimately never announced or released.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ Hasbro customer service listings summary] by [[User:Monzo]]</ref>
*In [[2020]], the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]'s Robot Convention would post the Hasbro deco sheet on Facebook, revealing that Hardhead had been planned for a [[Toys"R"Us]] USA two-pack with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratbat]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/1183148038695747 Facebook post by Pete's RoboCon, 22 July 2020]</ref>
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Warpath''' (ワーパス ''Wāpasu'', ウォーパス ''Wōpasu'')
*''French:'' '''Trajecto''' (Canada)
*''Greek:'' '''Achtýpitos''' (Αχτύπητος, "Unbeatable")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hadiösvény''' ("Warpath")
*''Italian:'' '''Boom-Boom'''
*''Korean:'' '''Warpath''' (월패스 ''Wolpaeseu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhànjǐ''' (China, 战戟, "War Halberd")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Pé de Guerra''' (Portugal comic, "Warfoot"), '''Guerreiro''' (Brazil comic, "Warrior")
*''Russian:'' '''Tomagavk''' (Томагавк, "Battleaxe")

==References==
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Warpath (G1)

2024-04-14T05:28:56Z

Odinson: Adding section on Warpath's minor appearance in the Energon Universe

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:''Warpath is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Warpathg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|...or are you just happy to see me?]]
'''Warpath''' is the stereotypical tank commander: loud, boisterous, skilled, confident, devoted to his buddies, and probably a little deaf. His armor is tremendously thick; his skull no less. He loves to show off by splitting hex nuts a mile and a half away, and he has an endless variety of special munitions to load in his prized main gun: cryogenic, acid, thermal, and sonic. His most favorite, however, are the simple explosive shells that go off with a huge explosion, KABOOM!

His gun... how Warpath loves his gun. Prominent and useful in both modes, she has saved his life countless times, and she gets only the best in return. How he loves to line her sights up precisely on a barely visible target, and KAZOWY! blow it to shrapnel with a single well-placed shell. A dud annoys him; a miss is near-fatal embarrassment. A mere scratch to his gun's barrel keeps him up, late into the night, polishing it away. When on occasion his gun is damaged seriously enough to impair her function, he is practically inconsolable for weeks.

{{quote|They don't call me Warpath 'cause I'm gentle. HAHAHAHAHAHA!|Warpath|"[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Alan Oppenheimer]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese), [[Yū Shimaka]] (Japanese, "Dinobot Island, Part 2"), [[Show Hayami]] (Japanese, "Prime Target")|[[Zhu Zhunzun]] (Chinese), [[Silvio Anselmo]] (Italian, second dub), [[Juan Carralero]] (Latin American), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5"), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Willy Schäfer]] (German, ''Generation 2''), [[Pierre Garin]] (European French, "A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court"), [[François Leccia]] (European French, "Prime Target"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese), [[Ayrton Cardoso]] (Portuguese, "The Golden Lagoon" & "Ghost in the Machine"), [[Orlando Drummond]] (Portuguese, "Quest for Survival"), [[Mário Monjardim]] (Portuguese, "Prime Target"), [[Sílvio Navas]] (Portuguese, "Hoist Goes Hollywood"), [[Ricardo Schnetzer]] (Portuguese, "Masquerade")}}

[[File:G1 APrimeProblem Warpath shot.jpg|left|upright=1.3|thumb|SAFE!]]
Warpath (ZING!) had a habit of (BLAM!) interjecting his speech with (WHAMMO!) onomatopoeia. Whether this was a programming feature or personal choice is unknown. His fellow Autobots seemed to tolerate it.

Warpath appeared with no explanation for his arrival when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] created a remote-controlled duplicate of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to lead the Autobots to their doom. He did little more than get shot by a fake [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} He later accompanied Optimus Prime and the Autobots to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], where he first demonstrated his zest for combat and unique style of speech. He also had the first of several battles with his opposite number, the [[Triple Changer]] Decepticon tank, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

After [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] teamed up with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to build Grapple's [[Solar Power Tower]] and the pair were doublecrossed, Warpath was on the team that drove to their rescue. He started off by blowing up one of the collection units the Decepticons were using to gather the energy. Once the Constructicons formed [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]], he tried to (WHACK! ZACK! ZORCH!) blast the giant, but Devastator stuck an arm ''into'' the ground and knocked him over. After the Autobots defeated Devastator, Warpath helped pick through the remains of the tower for their two comrades. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}}

[[File:G1 DinobotIslandPt2 Warpath tank.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|BLAM! KAPOW!]]
He was one of several Autobots who defended the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when the [[Heart of Cybertron]]-powered Megatron attacked. Warpath acquitted himself well, firing several rounds at the Decepticon leader while shrugging off two direct hits from his energy bolts, but he was ultimately put out of action when Megatron blasted the ground under him, trapping Warpath. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Warpath was on the team that defended the fake solar plan in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] against the Decepticons. He, [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] fired on Starscream in an attempt to prevent the Decepticon from taking off, and in return found themselves under fire from [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. After Megatron framed the Autobots, Warpath was among those who were captured by human forces outside Autobot Headquarters. A brief trial ensued, and the Autobots were put on a spaceship supplied by [[Shawn Berger]] and banished from Earth. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} Though the spaceship was locked on a collision course with the [[Sun]], the Autobots managed to escape it and return to Earth, where they toppled the Decepticon regime. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:G1 DecepRaiderinKingArthurs WarpathramsRamjet.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|So they have Renaissance Fairs on Cybertron, too?]]
On one occasion, Warpath and Hoist were chasing a small group of Decepticons led by Starscream, and ended up passing through the [[Dragon Mound]] and into [[543]] AD. The Autobots and Decepticons took opposite sides with a pair of warring knights, and Warpath allowed the [[Aetheling the Red|Red Knight]] to ride him in joust against [[Wigend of Blackthorn]]'s champions, [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. They successfully rammed Ramjet, caving in his nosecone and forcing the Decepticons to fall back on the ol' "grab a hostage and run" trick, taking the Red Knight's daughter [[Nimue]] captive. Warpath led the charge against Wigend's castle and, with their siege tower destroyed by some of Starscream's gunpowder barrels, he and Hoist served as makeshift ladders for their allies to breach the castle walls. After thwarting Starscream's plans to rule the 6th century, they enlisted the aid of a local wizard to get back to the 20th century. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}}

Accompanying [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] on a geology expedition, Warpath managed to get in some (ZOW!) action when Blitzwing and the [[Conehead]]s staged a surprise attack. He and Blitzwing engaged in Tank Wars again, but the fighting got so furious they buried each other in sand for a while. It was anyone's game until Thrust found a pool of [[electrum]] and became invincible. Even a hot and cold mix of [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]]'s thermal beam and Warpath's cryo-shells couldn't break the Decepticon warrior. Warpath was forced to reluctantly sound the retreat, tunneling through the mountainside to make their escape. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

[[File:QuestForSurvival Warpath during Insecticon battle.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|KABLAMMO!!! BANG BANG!!!]]
When the [[Morphobot]]s took over a valley on Earth, Warpath and Ironhide did their best to blast through using a variety of shells and liquid, but it took (POW!) [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] and some (COWBELL!) tunes to really get them out of the way. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

[[File:AotAR.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|"I want my ZANG! agent!"]]
When his Autobot friends were kidnapped, Warpath was eager to go and (BAM!) kick some Decepticon hide. He was distraught when Optimus Prime went to deal with it himself. {{storylink|Prime Target (episode)|Prime Target}} He got his time to shine when he popped up on a movie studio one day, and was hired by the [[Attack of the Alien Robots director|director]] with the other Autobots to be his new stunt vehicles. Unfortunately, the work was less than glamorous as Warpath wound up with a (ZING!) horrible pain in his neck and then, shocked by the director's attitude, decided to call it quits. Despite this, he was willing to return for a starring role in the new picture ''[[Attack of the Alien Robots]]'', where he was confused by the lack of real firepower, couldn't believe the reliance on special effects, and flubbed one of his lines. Warpath didn't enjoy working on the movie and went back to being a full-time Autobot soldier, cheering for Hoist when he made the same decision. (CLAP!) {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (episode)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

While the Autobots protected the convoy of [[superfuel]] tankers, Warpath drove point. All he did was sit there in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] the whole time. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} He was also at Autobot Headquarters when Powerglide reported that he'd found [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] at the [[Amalgamated Water and Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:G1 Masquerade Warpath crushes DeadEnd.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|THUS I REFUTE THEE!]]
Late in [[1985]], the Autobots plotted to capture the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to discover the reason behind their high-profile thefts. [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and Warpath were assigned to take down [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] on a beach. Warpath quickly disabled Drag Strip with a few well-placed explosive shells, while Tracks blinded Dead End with his black beam gun. Unable to see, Dead End drove right into Warpath, who (BAM!) crushed the Decepticon with a single punch that went straight through his roof. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

In the year [[2006]], Warpath watched a broadcast of the first [[Galactic Olympics]]. He commented to [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] that the Autobots sure had an unusual leader in [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] when the young Autobot dispensed with making a long, stuffy speech at the games' opening ceremony. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

[[File:G1 FFODPart5 Warpath kicked.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Football's not so cool when you're the ball.]]
As the Decepticons made their move on Earth, Warpath and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] commanded the team defending the Ark. The Autobots hid in a ravine and as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] passed overhead, Warpath gave orders to fire, significantly damaging the Decepticon's rolling battle station mode. However, Trypticon quickly recovered and transformed into his massive dinosaur mode, forcing the Autobot Minicars to regroup and counterattack. Warpath fired a shell which Trypticon merely swatted away, then when the Autobot protested that he didn't (ZEEM!) believe what was happening, he was kicked for his troubles. Warpath ordered [[Teletraan I]] to activate the volcano's defensive cannons as Trypticon neared the Ark, but this had little effect on the Decepticon, who then destroyed the volcano. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Warpath attended [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s surprise party, however the real surprise came partway through, when he and the other Autobots there were called on to defend the shuttle bay against an attack by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} He was later seen stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Starscream's ghost came by to steal the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]'s eyes for [[Unicron]]. Being land-bound, poor ol' Warpath unfortunately missed out on most of the aerial action. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}

For [[Tommy Kennedy]]'s birthday, Warpath, among other Autobots, presented to the human boy a cake. {{Storylink|Surprise Party#Season 5|Season 5: Surprise Party}}

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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Scramble City=====
When the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] project was attacked by the Decepticons, Warpath was among the Autobots summoned from the Ark as reinforcements. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who once more confronted Megatron and his Decepticons at the ''[[Trigger]]'' in Earth orbit. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Warpath had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream's star gate. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Warpath accompanied [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] on a rescue mission to retrieve an [[Eldedroid]] unit. There, they came face to face with the sea monster holding the Eldedroid captive. {{storylink|MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
During an attack on Yokohama by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Warpath responded with a troop of fellow Autobots. As exuberent as ever, Warpath couldn't wait to test his tank mode against Blitzwing's, ignoring [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]]'s cries to stop. Unfortunately for Warpath, he neglected to realize that Blitzwing was several times his size, ultimately being run over by the Decepticon. Following the defeat of the three bad guys by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a ''very'' injured Warpath managed to muster up the enthusiasm to cheer for their victory. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 4|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #4}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
Warpath accompanied the massive Autobot reinforcements called in to counter Megatron's nefarious [[Omega Wave Cannon]]. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

====Rodimus vs. Cyclonus====
During the battle for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Warpath fought against [[Lugnut (TF 2010)|Lugnut]], and managed to blast his opponent right in the face. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Smeltingpoolminivehicles.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|On Cybertron he turned into a tank with a really obvious weakpoint.]]
Warpath was a member of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor's]] [[Cybertron Seven|resistance cell]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When their untrustworthy scout, [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] went missing, Warpath and his peers fell in line with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster's]] plan to find him, overruling Perceptor. After learning Scrounge had been captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], Blaster went alone to the [[smelting pool]] to save him, prompting Powerglide to follow and haul him out while Warpath and the three others distracted the Decepticon guards. When they returned to base, Perceptor's small group of Autobots received the first good news they had heard in eons, for Scrounge had handed them evidence that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] lived, at the expense of his own life. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

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Further reconnaissance revealed startling news—the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]]! As this would spell certain doom for both Cybertron and [[Earth]], a desperate raid on Straxus's Darkmount fortress was launched. Warpath was in charge of setting the explosives which brought down the massive tower. This attack was mostly successful, as it leveled Darkmount and ended in Straxus's destruction, but Warpath and the rest of his Autobot comrades had to retreat to Earth over the Space Bridge as it self-destructed. Here they were greeted immediately by a group of humans. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Though Megatron and his troops spotted the Autobots upon their materialization on Earth, the Decepticons were distracted by a more pressing mission at the time, and left without attacking the new arrivals. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} However, the humans belonged to the anti-robot attack team, [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. While Warpath and the other Autobots, unfamiliar with how things worked on Earth, tried to talk to their vehicles, RAAT deployed "electric snow" missiles to disorient them. Warpath's group was then too dazed to fight back, and were captured with the help of [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} Warpath and his fellows were disassembled, with their heads getting mounted on the wall of RAAT's headquarters. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} The Autobots were only given a chance at freedom after Circuit Breaker was forced to elicit their aid to defeat the [[Battlecharger]]s. Warpath and the other Autobots' components were combined to form a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|jury-rigged robot]] that Circuit Breaker used to stop the duo while they were defacing the status of liberty. After [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] were sent packing, Warpath and the Autobots were allowed to leave on their own terms. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

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''Following [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Warpath and the others got lost after their guide spontaneously vanished into [[limbo]]. Even worse was the reason for the disappearance—[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had returned to the present. Warpath and Perceptor were the first to fall against their seemingly invincible foe.'' {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} ''After Galvatron was forced into retreat by the vagrant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Perceptor's team finally managed to reach the Ark, where Warpath and the others learned of Optimus Prime's apparent demise at the hands of the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. It was soon revealed that Prime's death was a ruse.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

Later, after Optimus Prime's ''real'' death, Warpath was one of the several Autobots who watched on as Ratchet futilely tried to repair his body. Once the Autobot leader was declared irreparable, the Autobots held a funeral service for their leader, and launched his remains into space. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

[[File:Warpathkingofthehill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|In the comics, the landscape provided the sound effects]]
Later still, the Ark was put under assault by a [[Sonic-scrambler mine|sonic scrambler missile]] fired by the Decepticon assault base known as [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Warpath destroyed this first missile, and the Autobots went hunting for their attacker. Trypticon would have proven to be too much for them, though, without the timely intervention of [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. As thanks, the Autobots named Grimlock their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}}

Grimlock's leadership turned out to be very unpopular, especially when he captured a group of [[Spacehikers|Earth children]] and threatened to execute them if Blaster didn't turn himself in for treason. Warpath and a handful of other Autobots watched quietly outside the Ark as the children were marched into space. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}}

{{note|Warpath is the only Earthbound Autobot genuinely missing from the otherwise exhaustive groupshot in "[[Totaled!]]".}}

Much later, Warpath, along with all the other Autobots, responded promptly to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]'s distress signal sent from the [[Arctic]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

====Transformers Annual 1985====
{{note|Due to being published early in the franchise, these stories are out of continuity with the above.<ref>"Plague of the Insecticons!" was later designated as [[universal stream]] [[Primax 1285.0 Gamma]] by [[Vector Prime]].</ref>}}
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Realizing that their mission on Earth would be infinitely more difficult without capable human allies, Optimus attempted to open a dialogue with the American government. Planning the meeting in utmost secrecy, he, Warpath, and [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] managed to secure an audience with the [[Ronald Reagan|President of the United States]]. The three Autobots drove to the White House, and were warmly received by their host, but their talk was interrupted by the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. The Autobots did their best to take down the trio, only for [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to loudly proclaim that Optimus was his leader, and he was off to attack [[Washington, D.C.|the city]] as per his orders. Unfortunately, the President's soldier escorts were quick to turn on the Autobots, having assumed that Bombshell had revealed the robots' true intent.

Warpath and Prowl were sent to deal with the Insecticons, while Optimus went off on his own to "cut them off at their source." Though Warpath was confused over what Optimus had just said, Prowl assured him not to bother himself with it; they had a mission to do, and that was the only thing they needed to think about. They drove to downtown Washington, finding that their foes had wasted no time in reducing the scene to a warzone. Worse yet, Prowl was soon downed by one of [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s [[Shrapnel grenade|splinter grenades]]. An outraged Warpath rammed Shrapnel, but was unable to prevent him from taking to the air once more. Thankfully, Optimus's [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] drone came to Warpath's aid, evening out the odds. Optimus was successful on his end of the mission, taking out the one responsible for remote-controlling the Insecticons: [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]]. With the battle over, Optimus and his troops fled the scene; they felt that the humans would not believe them should they try and explain the situation, and that the Decepticon had already sullied their reputation beyond repair. {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
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====''Classics''====
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Warpath was stationed at the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]] when it was invaded by [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]] and the evil Autobots of the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|negative polarity universe]]. Warpath tried to defend the Autobot station from attack, but he was cut down by Magnus's [[Terminus Blade]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

Once he was repaired into a [[Warpath (G1)#Generations|new body]], Warpath continued working with their heroic Decepticon allies in hunting down Ultra Magnus. {{storylink|Distant Fissures}}

Warpath abandoned the Earth with his team when the [[Rarefied Energon]] of the Ironworks brought the planet [[Gaea|to life]]. {{storylink|The Future Buried...}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Warpath was amongst the Autobots who Optimus Prime took with him to confront [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] on a devastated Earth in [[2012]]. While Prime battled Megatron, Warpath helped the others hold off an army of reanimated [[zombie]]s. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

===''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. Warpath was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued 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.}}

Optimus ordered Warpath, Cliffjumper and Cosmos to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===''Find Your Fate Junior''===
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====Dinobots Strike Back====
When four of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s were sent on a rampage courtesy of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s, the Autobots realized that the mind-control devices could be dislodged by bringing "them down, fast and hard!" Warpath dislodged [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]'s shell with a barrage of his own explosive sonic shells. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}
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====Decepticon Poison====
Warpath was amongst the Autobots getting topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. The Autobots’ latest batch of fuel had been poisoned by the fleeing Decepticon, leaving Warpath unable to transform.

If the Autobots decided to assume a defensive strategy in light of these events, Warpath was comforted by Optimus as he began to be wracked with sickness pains.

In one possible sequence of events that ensued, Perceptor gave out the right amount of an antidote the Autobot scientist had created, allowing Warpath to resume his robot form and take arms against an incoming squadron of Decepticons. The antidote having given Warpath and the rest of the cured Autobots a case of battle fever, the bunch were eager to take on the Decepticons head on in combat. The more level-head Prowl suggested instead a more conniving approach, where the Autobots would ambush their assailants.

If Optimus allowed Warpath and the rest of the refuelled Autobots to venture headlong into battle, the group fond themselves fighting against Megatron himself, accompanied by a squad of Decepticon jets. Warpath's acid shells forced the jets accompanying Megatron to disperse. Then Megatron opened fire, knocking the Autobots into disarray, prompting Optimus to lead a second wave into battle. The second wave soon ran out of fuel, prompting the Autobots to call a retreat. Thankfully, the Decepticons were damaged enough through the course of the battle, causing them to retreat as well.

If Optimus instead followed Prowl's plan, he instructed Warpath and the others to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots to be already dead, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. Though Warpath initially cheered, finding himself able to transform once more, he soon found himself literally falling to pieces. The Autobots finding themselves completely outmatched against an all-out Decepticon attack were made short work of by the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, the Autobots used the tainted fuel to create a toxic cloud that successfully fended off the Decepticons attack. This plan gave Perceptor the time he needed to cure Warpath and the others with his antidote. Their ranks fully replenished and the Decepticons turning tail meant the Autobots had earned themselves another victory.

In completely different possible sequence of events, Optimus successfully retrieved the antidote to the poison from the Decepticons’ poison lab, and with Ratchet's help, brought Warpath and the rest of the poisoned Autobots back from the precipice of death. Now cured, the Autobots discussed their next course of action; they had to prevent the Decepticons from poisoning the nearby water reservoir.

If Optimus led his troops back to the Decepticons’ poison lab, Warpath was amongst the Autobot convoy that drove into action.

Happening upon the Decepticons hauling barrels of poison out of their lab, the Autobots devised a couple of plans to take them out.

In one plan, devised by Windcharger, Warpath then finished off the Decepticons, after Prowl, Jazz and Windcharger worked together to ignite the barrels of poison. Creating a sonic boom to shatter every beaker in the Decepticon lab, Warpath made sure that the Decepticons would not be able to use their lab again any time soon. The Autobots then drove victoriously back to base. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:OmegaEffect-Warpathcarries.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Just drape 'im over your nozzle, Warpath.]]
Warpath was first seen among Cybertron's population, observing anti-Autobot propaganda being pumped through the cortex by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to discredit Optimus Prime and his returning crew. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Warpath, like most Autobots, recognized it as a load of BLAM! POW! ZOOM! and joined [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and several other Mini-Vehicles in rising up along with the other Autobot insurgency cells to fight back against Shockwave's rule. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

After the fall, Warpath traveled to Earth under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command aboard the supply ship, ''[[Orion]]''. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} They crashlanded in the midst of a three-way battle between the Autobots and Decepticons of Earth and a lone super-powerful clone warrior known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Things got more than a little hectic, and the Autobots were forced to make a deal with Starscream in order to gain his cooperation against (and he, their protection from) Sunstorm. The Autobots were ultimately able to drive Sunstorm away when he inevitably returned, a battle in which Warpath donned a jetpack to shoot some mortars at the solar-powered Decepticon. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} As part of his deal with the Autobots, Starscream told them where he had stashed several other Autobots his brigade had captured earlier, and Warpath and [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] were sent out to retrieve them. On the salvage run, however, the pair ran into [[Earth Defense Command]] agents who made a forceful BOOM! suggestion that the Autobots accompany them back to their base. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Warpath was knocked out during this encounter, and later awakened within a transport hold with Bumper and the still-unconscious Autobots. Admitting he was rather worried about their current predicament, Warpath asked Bumper what was to become of them. Unfortunately, Bumper was as clueless as he was. {{storylink|Atonement}}

After arriving at their headquarters, Warpath learned that the EDC were looking to conscript some Autobots to help them deal with an [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] problem. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] agreed to help after being reactivated. He left Warpath behind, however, to watch over their comrades [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], who had not yet been revived. {{storylink|Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation}} After dealing with the Insecticons, Jazz and his unit hooked back up with Warpath, and then all of them said their farewells to Marissa and the EDC. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} They then proceeded on to the future site of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], under construction at [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s direction. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Warpath was part of a small team of Autobots led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], eager to fight back against the new Decepticon leader [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

===''The Beast Within''===
After a brutal battle during which [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a monstrous gestalt of unimaginable power, was released, Warpath's butchered form lay smoldering in a mass grave of both Autobot and Decepticon corpses. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Spotlight: Galvatron]]

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In the time before the war, Warpath worked under [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] as part of the Security Services. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} He attended the joint funeral of Bumper and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] after the pair had been killed by early members of the Decepticon faction. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}}

Four million years ago, during the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Warpath was a member of a crowd protesting the murder of a Decepticon named [[Hefter]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}}

After the war began, he was present at a victory celebration after the Autobots halted a major Decepticon energon convoy. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

[[File:SpotlightGalvatron Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And what if we don't wanna?]]
Millions of years later, Warpath was a member of [[Hound (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hound]]'s Tactical Response Unit, guarding [[Thunderhead Pass]], a lonely assignment watching over the deactivated form of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and his cultists who rested in stasis lock. When [[Sideswipe (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Sideswipe]] broke comm silence to request a transfer to [[Earth]], Warpath was witness to Hound's dressing down of the aggressive Autobot. The monotony was suddenly broken without warning when [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|a mysterious, powerful Transformer]] arrived on Cybertron to claim Thunderwing for [[Nova Prime|his master]]. Warpath and the squad were easily brushed aside by the ancient warrior. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}}

Later, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] informed Hound that his unit should make preparations to come to Earth as reinforcements. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} However, due to the extraction of prisoners from [[Garrus-9]], Hound's unit, including Warpath was diverted there instead. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

[[File:SpotlightCyclonus Autobots confront Cyclonus.jpg|left|upright=1.7|thumb|Over there on the right!]]
On the way, their ship, the ''[[Ark-12]]'' was attacked by [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] and Warpath took some slight damage. However, he would get his revenge later on the surface of [[Corata-Vaz]], where he took down Cyclonus with a blast to the chest. Cyclonus escaped when Warpath and the others were temporarily distracted by Thunderwing. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Warpath, his team and the Wreckers were still fighting with Thunderwing when Nova, now known as Nemesis Prime, attacked the [[Garrus-9]] penitentiary. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} After the recovery of the [[Epistemus|Magnificence]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] answered ''many'' questions about the Nova and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s plans for the [[Expansion]], Warpath and his team were redeployed with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] to [[China]]'s [[Jiangxi Province]] on Earth to secure the [[space bridge]] being used by the Dead Universe transformers. While Sideswipe single-handedly took on [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]], Warpath and the others fought [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]], but soon they were forced to leave Sideswipe behind to proceed with their mission. Fortress Maximus and Warpath used the space bridge network to arrive on [[Rotan]] and remove its [[Nega-Core]], which were then returned to Dead Universe where they would no longer be a threat to the living universe. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:TheVerge WarpathVSCons.jpg|right|upright=1.7|thumb|I am not trapped in a facility full of 'cons. ''You'' are all trapped in here with ''me''!]]
After the war between Autobots and Decepticons ended, Warpath stood guard at the crime scene of [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]]'s murder. {{storylink|Devisive}} He later took some time out to unwind at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|Night and the City}} He was supposed to participate in Prowl's raid on the former Decepticon pen, but ended up watching the building explode in his face instead. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} When [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] showed up for the first time since the end of the war, the Autobots wasted no time in trying to blast him to oblivion, but were stopped by the Decepticons and opted to lock him up instead. Warpath, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], and [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] were assigned to guard him. {{storylink|City on Fire}} Unfortunately, the three of them couldn't stand against the fired up rioting Decepticons, who invaded the prison, defeated them and freed Megatron. {{storylink|The Verge}} As the riot escalated into a full-on battle, [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] found the three injured Autobots and took them to safety. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

Warpath eventually recovered from his damage, and joined the united Cybertronian front against 70 billion [[Ammonite]]s invading on behalf of the "[[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Dark Cyclops]]". {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Guarding the [[Firecon]]s after their imprisonment, Warpath saw their calls for "justice" and "rights" as a typical example of Decepticon hypocrisy. His callousness bothered [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], and so did the aggressive nature of his name. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===

Warpath and the Minibots found [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] mysteriously buried in the Earth. When he reactivated, Dinobot fought the Autobots in pursuit of a warrior's conflict, but eventually came to respect his opponents after a battle. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
During the final showdown between the Autobot/[[G.I. Joe (team)|Joe]] and Decepticon/[[Cobra]] alliances, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] punched into [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s chest and unleashed several soldiers into the Decepticon base's interior, Warpath among them. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:Warpath_vs_threefolds_IDW2019.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Wave goodbye to your head wanker!]]During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Warpath was a member of [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]'s [[Strika's Heavies|Heavies]], serving with the elite strike team under the command of the eponymous [[Great General]]. He confronted [[Exarchon]] himself once, outside the ruins of [[Yuss]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Three}} In the modern day, as [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] assembled an ad-hoc artillery unit that included veteran Heavies [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] and [[Big Shot|Topshot]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] pointed out that Warpath was currently in stasis. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
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Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

Warpath was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Artillery Sergeant]], {{storylink|Warpath (G1)#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy packaging}} whose function was a warrior, and he [[trans-scan]]ned into a tank. His great strength and explosives were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his boisterousness, loud-mouthed attitude, and showiness. Warpath's message from the future was that firepower is not the only way to win a war. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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===Energon Universe===
Before making the journey to Earth, Warpath was part of a team of Autobots made up of Elita One, Huffer, and Kup in an assault on a Decepticon stronghold to free Ultra Magnus. During the mission, Warpath was seemingly destroyed by the Decepticons alongside Huffer and Kup. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}}

==Commercial appearances==
*Warpath and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] were pinned down on the battlefield by the Decepticon triple-changers, [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Thankfully, the new recruits [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] arrived on the scene and were able to chase off the Decepticon aggressors. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane|Sandstorm, Broadside, and Octane commercial}}
*Warpath was part of a massive battle between Kreons. When [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] joined the fight, Warpath was one of many Autobots who fled in terror at the sight of them. {{storylink|Commercial#Kre-O|KRE-O Transformers Micro Changers and Combiners Construction Sets commercial}}

==Games==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
Warpath was one of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in a fight against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s Decepticon forces, in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
In the early days of the war, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and Warpath battled [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], who were under orders to breach Iacon's defences. The Autobots emerged victorious when [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] awakened and joined the fray. {{storylink|Assault on Iacon}}

When the [[Military Patrol]] was unleashed on [[New York City|New York]], Warpath joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] in driving the Decepticon team out of the city. {{storylink|Full Assault}} Warpath, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were transported to the sixth century where they joined with [[Aetheling the Red|Lord Aetheling]], and were forced to combat similarly displaced Decepticons at a medieval technology level. They eventually triumphed and returned to the present with the Decepticons as prisoners. {{storylink|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (Legends)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court}} When Hoist was cast in a Hollywood film, Warpath and some other Autobots decided to get in on the action, however the film was jeopardized when Decepticons attacked the set. The Autobots were able to fight them off, and the film became a blockbuster success. {{storylink|Hoist Goes Hollywood (Legends)|Hoist Goes Hollywood}}

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

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsWarpath.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
Warpath participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon character that could be recruited by collecting 30 units of Cybermetal, and 12 units of Transmetal. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Warpath_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Ability: '''High Velocity Shell: Launch a shell that punches through everything in a straight line to the target and beyond, dealing 69.3 damage to everything it hits
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:warpath Warpath at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy WarpathOrig.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|MINT! NEWT!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Mini-Vehicle, [[1985]])}}</ul>

: Premiering in the second year of the [[Hasbro]] ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' line, [[Mini Vehicle]] Warpath transforms into a General Motors M551A1 Sheridan ARAAV tank with a rotating turret.

: There is a notable paint variation on Warpath: while most releases have black-painted optics, some leave the optics unpainted yet cover his entire faceplate in black. There are also some very minor company stamping variants: all versions have "© Takara 1984 Japan" on the underside, but latter releases add "© Hasbro 1984" above it.

: His cannon barrel is a fairly common breaking point, typically snapping off under the "block" part connecting the barrel to the turret.

: In late 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $4 and one [[Robot Point]].

: In Japan, despite his notable presence in the cartoon, he was ''not'' available in the regular retail line, but was sold ''only'' as a mail-away item, costing 500 yen and two Robot Points.

: This mold was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-mini-vehicles-warpath/723/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Warpath at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''12''' (set), '''87''' (individual)

:Warpath was reissued in a ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' six-pack with [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Bumble]], [[Cosmos (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Adams]], [[Gears (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Gears]], [[Huffer (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Huffer]], and [[Powerglide (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Powerglide]]. There are no notable differences between the original and the reissue versions, aside from a factory-applied foil Autobot sigil decal on his turret.

:This entire set was [[redeco]]ed to make the "[[G1 GoBots]]" set: Warpath was used to make [[Treds#Toys|Treds]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Warpathlegendsuniverse.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My eyes are up here.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends, [[2008]])}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

:''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' (2008) Warpath transforms from an [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#H-tank|H-shaped, futuristic tank]], similar to ''Armada'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]] or ''Animated'' [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], to a [[robot mode]] resembling his original form, right down to the cannon in the chest. Warpath's torso tilts back to become the turret of his alt mode, but it doesn't peg in place, so it's always drooping slightly. He is the only Legends Minibot figure that has moving elbows.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Sparkcrusher]]. This figure also served as the basis of the non-toy character [[Warpath (SG)| ''Shattered Glass '' incarnation of Warpath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Legends Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei-toy Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|A (very noisy) spy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, [[2009]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:A rather ''inappropriate'' inclusion in the Minibot ''Spy'' Team pack, the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' version of ''Universe'' Warpath has more [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] colors and paint applications. Notably his red is more metallic and darker than the Hasbro version. He also uses a darker gray, and replaces the black eyes with gray and the yellow detail on his chest with gray as well. His Autobot symbol is the traditional red with white outline unlike the Hasbro version.

: He is packed with similarly redecoed Legends-class versions of [[Cosmos (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Adams]] and [[Wheelie (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Wheelie]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We have [[Cosmos (G1)|the eye of a tiger]], [[Beachcomber (G1)|the heart of a lion]], [[Powerglide (G1)|the wings of an eagle]], the big muscular arms of a panther-man, and [[Seaspray (G1)|the silent majesty of a kraken]]!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Missile
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Scribner]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:Warpath is the sole new toy in the eighth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys. He transforms from a [[robot mode]] inspired by his original [[Mini Vehicle]] toy into a combat tank of likely made-up origins. A spring-loaded missile launcher is placed on his right shoulder, and rods in his legs and arms are compatible with [[c joint]] accessories. In tank mode, his turret can rotate and his barrel can rise. "K4-90W" and "Z0W-333" ("kapow" and "zoweee") are [[tampograph]]ed on his legs, a reference to Warpath's distinctive speech pattern from the original cartoon. The black chunk of plastic on Warpath's head is actually translucent plastic and allows for his eyes to glow, granted you have a powerful enough light shining back there.

:Following a trend from other ''Generations'' figures, his [[instructions]] depict him with a different head sculpt for a potential upcoming [[retool]], presumably as [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. However, unlike various other ''Generations'' toys, the alternate head only shows up in ''some'' steps in the instructions, whereas most steps simply depict Warpath's actual head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Warpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Generations'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66| In case you wanted an accurate Warpath and had a big enough wallet.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''UN-24'''
:*''Release date'': [[January 28]], 2012
:*''Accessories:'' Missile

: The ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' release of Warpath casts him in a red that is a close approximation of the original toy rather than the more red-brown coloration of the [[Hasbro]] release. He also features silver-outlined (only) Autobot symbols rather than the solid black symbols found on the ''Generations'' version, and lacks the alphanumeric codes on his tank sides. Curiously, his head is cast in red plastic rather than gray plastic painted over brownish red like the Hasbro release (despite no other gray plastic to red plastic changes).

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Warpath's package features a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure will be released in small quantities during its first and only shipment.
{{GenerationsDeluxeWarpathMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots Warpath launcher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''BL004'''
:*''Accessories:'' Launcher, 3-piece target
:**''Fist strength'': '''440'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''873'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''297'''

:Part of the second wave of Series 2 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' launchers, Warpath is a retool of the [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] Flip Shot mold to give him a more Warpath-like head, though [[#Notes|possibly]] Brawl was retooled from Warpath. He turns into a bitty tank, with a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He comes with a large trailer redecoed from [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Bumblebee]]'s trailer, and a large circular target that breaks into pieces when hit.

:This mold was to be redecoed into [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] for the cancelled Combaticon 5-Pack set.

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

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSLWarpath/warpath.htm More information on Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy WarpathKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012/[[2015]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Bag number'': '''*****43'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Warpath is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with an extra part (one 1X1 brick with a stud on the side) to turn him into a tank.

:He uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Kreon Class of 1985''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)}}</ul>
:*''Set number'': '''B5152'''
:*''Voted'': Loves the Smell of Cryo-Shells in the Morning

:[[Kreon Class of '85]] Warpath has a much more toy-based deco, complete with masked face. The Kreons in this set all use the totally-revamped 2015 style bodies.

: He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''1'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo plate

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Warpath's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. The 1x1 top-clip piece is also slightly different from the original, with a much lower-set clip.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Combiner-Wars-Legends-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|In case you skipped the other ''Generations'' Warpath because you thought its accuracy to Warpath was a little too on the nose.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Legends Class, 2015)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Legends class figures, this new iteration of Warpath is a retool of ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Legends [[Megatron (G1)/Generations toys#Thrilling 30|Megatron]] with a new head, and hence lacks the chest cannon he usually sports. Undocumented in the instructions, [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generations|Chop Shop]] (or his redecoes [[Beet-Chop#Movie Advanced Series|Beet-Chop]] and [[Beet-Chit#Timelines|Beet-Chit]]) can attach to the front of Warpath’s tank mode.

:Warpath also comes with a collector card based on his packaging art.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWLegWarpath/warpath.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Warpath at TFU.info]''
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:VintageG1-Warpath-Reissue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' ("Legion Class", 2019)}}</ul>

:Part of the second wave of "Legion Class" figures in the ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' line, Warpath is a reissue of his [[#Generation 1|Generation 1 figure]], with some mild differences. This release lacks the Japanese reissue's additional foil insignia on the turret, bringing it back in line with the original. The rubsign is an all-new type used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective. This version also has production information tampographed onto him rather than molded.

:Like all ''Vintage G1'' figures, Warpath is [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the United States and Canada.
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-WFC-Kingdom-Deluxe-Class-Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Released earlier to lie in wait for ''Legacy'' [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys#Legacy|Blitzwing]] and [[Dinobot Island, Part 2#Quotes|'''tank''']] him when he shows up.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Warpath''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID Number'': '''WFC-K6'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-06'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[May 29]], 2021
:*''Accessories'': Tank undercarriage, Golden Disk card
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Warpath has design elements from both the Sunbow cartoon animation model and the original toy. He transforms from a robot larger than his mini-bot brethren, but still smaller than the average Deluxe Class, into a tank loosely similar to the General Motors {{w|M551 Sheridan|M551A1 Sheridan}} ARAAV. The underside of the tank separates from the figure and can be attached to the robot mode's shoulder or arm as a shield, or mounted on its back. In tank mode, Warpath's turret can rotate a full 360 degrees, and his cannon can raise up.

: All of Warpath's gray-white plastic parts are prone to [[photodegradation]].

: Warpath also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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==Merchandise==
===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|BAM! Sorry, I just can't- WHAM! KAZOW!!!]]
*'''Warpath''' (2007)

:A 35-point "common" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Warpath "transforms" into a red and grey tank. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Movie]] [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]], Movie [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], and "Energon Wars" [[Blitzwing (G1)/toys|Blitzwing]].
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2Warpath.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T45/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Warpath, Confident Sharpshooter is one of forty character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Warpath figure.
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==Notes==
[[File:Hardhead-in-WarpathInstructions.jpg|thumb|]]
*Warpath had the preliminary name of '''[[Hot Shot (disambiguation)|Hot Shot]]'''.
*The cartoon had a variety of ways to depict Warpath's face when he talked. In [[Toei Animation|Toei]]'s episodes, the three small slats on either side of his faceplate would light up and pulse in sync with his dialogue, in a fashion similar to Wheeljack's "ears". In the single episode of season 2 in which he appeared animated by the [[unknown Generation 1 animation studios|unknown studio]], "[[A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court (episode)|A Decepticon Raider in King Arthur's Court]]", his mouthpiece didn't light up, but did occasionally jiggle up and down in the more traditional manner, like Optimus Prime's. For season three, [[AKOM]], of course, didn't bother their butts doing ''either'' of those things, and Warpath's face didn't move when he spoke.
*''Generations'' Warpath's instructions, like many from the time, feature an alternate headsculpt. In this case it appears to be [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]. In late 2013, upcoming product listings inadvertently released to the public included 'TRA GENERATIONS DLX HARDHEAD A9252', although this figure was ultimately never announced or released.<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/96540-monzos-mega-hasbro-customer-service-listing-breakdown/ Hasbro customer service listings summary] by [[User:Monzo]]</ref>
*In [[2020]], the unofficial [[Pete Sinclair|Pete]]'s Robot Convention would post the Hasbro deco sheet on Facebook, revealing that Hardhead had been planned for a [[Toys"R"Us]] USA two-pack with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Generations|Ratbat]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/1183148038695747 Facebook post by Pete's RoboCon, 22 July 2020]</ref>
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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Warpath''' (ワーパス ''Wāpasu'', ウォーパス ''Wōpasu'')
*''French:'' '''Trajecto''' (Canada)
*''Greek:'' '''Achtýpitos''' (Αχτύπητος, "Unbeatable")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hadiösvény''' ("Warpath")
*''Italian:'' '''Boom-Boom'''
*''Korean:'' '''Warpath''' (월패스 ''Wolpaeseu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhànjǐ''' (China, 战戟, "War Halberd")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Pé de Guerra''' (Portugal comic, "Warfoot"), '''Guerreiro''' (Brazil comic, "Warrior")
*''Russian:'' '''Tomagavk''' (Томагавк, "Battleaxe")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
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[[Category:United Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]

Armorizer

2024-02-18T08:28:07Z

Odinson: /* Toys */

Hailing from the [[Infernac Universe]], the '''Armorizers''' are a group of living rocks. Known Armorizers include [[Bouldercrash]] and [[Magneous]].

==Toys==
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Infernac Universe [[Bouldercrash]]''' (Core Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Infernac Universe [[Magneous]]''' (Deluxe Class, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:The ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: United|Legacy: United]]'' Armorizers are the successors to the [[Junkion (species)#Legacy|Junkions]] released in ''[[Transformers: Legacy#Legacy: Evolution|Legacy: Evolution]]''.

:While Magneous inherits the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizers]]', [[F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology|Fossilizers]]', and Junkions' abilities to be split apart to form armor and weapons, Bouldercrash is more akin to the smaller partner figures of Legends Class toys from ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Thrilling 30 (2013–2014)|Thrilling 30]],'' triple changing from robot to vehicle to weapon for bigger figures to wield.

==Notes==
*The Armorizers take inspiration from both [[Daira]]'s rocky inhabitants as seen in the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' episode "[[My Friend Sixshot!]]", and the [[Rock Lord]]s of ''[[GoBots]]'' fame.<ref>{{citesocial|name=Mark Maher|site=YouTube|title=Hasbro Pulse Con 2023|year=2023|month=09|day=22|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8kPFTS6hEM}}</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Infernac''' (インフェルナック ''Inferunakku''), '''Armorizer System''' (アーマーライザーシステム ''Āmāraizā Shisutemu'')

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Armorizers]]
[[Category:Legacy]]

Saxon

2023-12-03T07:41:24Z

Odinson: Adding an image of Saxons from the film "The Last Knight."

The '''Saxons''' were a group of [[human]]s who opposed the [[Briton]]s in the year [[484]]. They were led by [[Saebert]] and [[Hengist]].
[[File:Transformers The Last Knight Opening Battle.jpg|frame|right|upright=1.33|"We're looking for Maximus, have you seen him?"]]

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In Dark Age [[United Kingdom|England]], the Saxons participated in a great battle against [[King Arthur]] and his [[Knights of the Round Table]]. The battle was actually going very well for them, as they almost had King Arthur's forces retreating... until [[Merlin|some old guy]] came along with a [[Dragonstorm|three-headed fire-breathing metal dragon]], who literally demolished them. The surviving Saxons, if there were any, chose to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

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

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

Saxon

2023-12-03T07:38:55Z

Odinson: /* Fiction */

The '''Saxons''' were a group of [[human]]s who opposed the [[Briton]]s in the year [[484]]. They were led by [[Saebert]] and [[Hengist]].

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In Dark Age [[United Kingdom|England]], the Saxons participated in a great battle against [[King Arthur]] and his [[Knights of the Round Table]]. The battle was actually going very well for them, as they almost had King Arthur's forces retreating... until [[Merlin|some old guy]] came along with a [[Dragonstorm|three-headed fire-breathing metal dragon]], who literally demolished them. The surviving Saxons, if there were any, chose to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

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

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

Saxon

2023-12-03T07:38:28Z

Odinson: /* Fiction */

The '''Saxons''' were a group of [[human]]s who opposed the [[Briton]]s in the year [[484]]. They were led by [[Saebert]] and [[Hengist]].

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''The Last Knight'' film===
In Dark Age [[United Kingdom|England]], the Saxons participated in a great battle against [[King Arthur]] and his [[Knights of the Round Table]]. The battle was actually going very well for them, as they almost had King Arthur's forces retreating... until [[Merlin|some old guy]] came along with a [[Dragonstorm|three-headed fire-breathing metal dragon]], who literally demolished them. The surviving Saxons, if there were any, chose to retreat. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}[[File:Transformers The Last Knight Opening Battle.jpg|frame|right|upright=1.33|"We're looking for Maximus, have you seen him?"]]

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

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

File:Transformers The Last Knight Opening Battle.jpg

2023-12-03T07:22:19Z

Odinson: Odinson uploaded a new version of "File:Transformers The Last Knight Opening Battle.jpg": {{TLKcap|The Saxon army prepares for the assault on King Arthur's forces.}}

{{TLKcap|The [[Saxon]] army prepares for the assault against [[King Arthur|King Arthur's]] forces.}}

File:Transformers The Last Knight Opening Battle.jpg

2023-12-03T07:16:49Z

Odinson: {{TLKcap|The Saxon army prepares for the assault against King Arthur's forces.}}

{{TLKcap|The [[Saxon]] army prepares for the assault against [[King Arthur|King Arthur's]] forces.}}

The Last Hope, Part 2

2023-09-10T22:08:07Z

Odinson: Adding to Continuity Notes that this is the first appearance of the Terran Symbol in ES, and the addition of the existing symbol to this page because of relevance.

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|Transformers: EarthSpark]]'' ep 26
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|prev=The Last Hope, Part 1
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|title="The Last Hope, Part 2"
|season=1
|season ep=26
|airdate=[[July 28]], [[2023]]
|production company=[[Entertainment One]] [[Nickelodeon]]
|writer=[[Dale Malinowski]]
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]
|director=[[Matthew Humphreys]], [[JJ Conway]]
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'''With time of the essence, the Terrans unite to bring down Mandroid's superweapon and save their family.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Twitch]], [[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] and [[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] stare up at the huge structure topped with the [[space bridge]], which [[Mandroid]] intends to use to wipe out [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]] and [[Terran]] alike. Together with [[Jon Schloder|Schloder]], they resolve to do all they can to stop the maniac's plan and head off towards the tower.

Mandroid notes that his weapon still needs to finish charging, as it draws power from [[Mo Malto|Mo]] and [[Robby Malto|Robby]]'s [[cyber-sleeve]]s. He orders [[Blitzwave]] and [[Razor-Fin]] to guard the spire, and begins to put his other defense plan into action, activating his badge controller. As Bumblebee drives along, he is suddenly rammed from the side by the mind-controlled [[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]], sending him tumbling. Fortunately both he and Schloder survive the experience, but as Nightshade and Twitch help them up, [[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] drives into view, her eyes similarly glowing white. The group flees to the railyard to hide, pursued by the two Mandroid-controlled Autobots. During the resulting fight, Mandroid's spear is knocked from Nightshade's hands and under a train, leading Bumblebee to attempt to take on Optimus while the others retrieve it. Schloder grabs the spear, but the trio soon find themselves pursued by Elita-1. Schloder is knocked unconscious during the chase, and Twitch ends up pinned under fallen containers. With Elita-1 closing in, all seems lost, until Nightshade drops a crane on her and uses the spear to drain her energon. They're then able to help Bumblebee against Optimus, but the Autobot leader still proves more than a match. Before he can finish them, the tide turns as [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]], [[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] and [[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] return to join the fight. Together, they keep him busy long enough for Twitch to use the spear on him. After the newcomers are filled in on current events, the group once again heads for Mandroid's fortress.

At the end of a bridge, they're again abruptly stopped by [[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] and [[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]], and their retreat is cut off by a wall of flame produced by [[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]]. Bumblebee and Schloder stay to keep the Autobots busy, while the Terrans fly off to face Mandroid himself. As they near the spire, they again come under fire, this time from the Sharkticons. While Jawbreaker, Nightshade and Hashtag keep them busy, Twitch and Thrash fly up the tower. Twitch confronts Mandroid directly as a distraction while Thrash sneaks up to the space bridge, but he proves unfazed by the Terran. Instead, Mandroid holds up his badge controller and [[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] flies into view. Transforming, Megatron knocks Twitch down and aims his [[fusion cannon]] at her. Thrash frantically tells Twitch to fly, giving away his position but giving Twitch the opportunity she needs to escape. Locked in combat with Mandroid, Thrash tries to point out that the scientist has turned himself into exactly what he hates, but his arguments fall on deaf ears, as do Twitch's attempts to break Megatron free of his control. As a swarm of Megatron's missiles close in on Twitch, they're countered by a barrage from the other direction — [[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] has arrived with the rest of the Decepticons and some [[G.H.O.S.T.]] agents, having heard what they did for the other Decepticons and deciding to join the fight.

Twitch heads back to confront Mandroid with Thrash, and the pair are able to overcome their foe, but he responds by announcing the end of the age of Transformers, bringing the space bridge weapon online. A blast of energy is unleashed, and every Autobot, Decepticon, Terran and Sharkticon drops to the ground. The energy sweeps around [[Earth]], and Mandroid triumphantly laughs that the world is finally free of "those monsters" before falling silent. Twitch is the only one to survive, partially shielded from the blast thanks to Thrash throwing himself on her to protect her, and breaks down in tears. The human members of the Malto family regain consciousness and free themselves from Mandroid's device, only to see what Mandroid has done. They too begin to mourn, but when [[Robby Malto|Robby]]'s cyber-sleeve glows at his tears, he realizes he and Mo can use the power of [[Quintus Prime]] to heal everyone. Sitting on Mandroid's throne, the kids touch their sleeves together and the [[Emberstone]] appears between them. Quintus's power runs through Mandroid's device and then across the planet, restoring the Transformers to life. The Malto family, back together again, embrace as Quintus projects a huge [[insignia]] above the spire, one which the family identifies as their own. As they leave, Robby and Mo agree that they love it in [[Witwicky (town)|Witwicky]].

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Optimus Prime (ES)|Optimus Prime]] (10)
*[[Elita-1 (ES)|Elita-1]] (11)
*[[Arcee (ES)|Arcee]] (15)
*[[Wheeljack (ES)|Wheeljack]] (16)
*[[Grimlock (ES)|Grimlock]] (17)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (ES)|Megatron]] (18)
*[[Starscream (ES)|Starscream]] (19)
*[[Skywarp (ES)|Skywarp]] (20)
*[[Nova Storm (ES)|Nova Storm]] (21)
*[[Swindle (ES)|Swindle]] (22)
*[[Hardtop (ES)|Hardtop]] (23)
*[[Soundwave (ES)|Soundwave]] (24)
*[[Breakdown (ES)|Breakdown]] (26)

|c3=
*[[Jon Schloder]] (4)
*[[Mo Malto]] (6)
*[[Robby Malto]] (7)
*[[Rosato|Agent Rosato]] (27)
*[[Conway|Agent Conway]] (28)
*[[Dot Malto]] (29)
*[[Alex Malto]] (30)

|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=
*[[Twitch]] (1)
*[[Nightshade (ES)|Nightshade]] (2)
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (12)
*[[Jawbreaker (ES)|Jawbreaker]] (13)
*[[Hashtag (ES)|Hashtag]] (14)

|h5=Others||c5=
*[[Mandroid]] (5)
*[[Blitzwave]] (8)
*[[Razor-Fin]] (9)
*[[Fluffy Ears]] (31)
*[[Quintus Prime]] (32)
}}

==Quotes==
"How do we stop Mandroid now?" 
"We fight. Every Cybertronian on Earth is counting on us, and so is our family."
:—'''Twitch''' and '''Nightshade'''

"I'll be honest. We don't stand much chance against Mandroid, but we're their last hope. What do you say?"
:—'''Twitch''' gives a stirring if not completely optimistic speech.

"Starscream?!" 
"The news spread quickly of your—" 
"Awthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!" 
"Yes! OK! That's enough... affection."
:—'''Twitch''' welcomes '''Starscream''' to the battle.

'''Jawbreaker:''' "Wow. It's like a symbol..." 
'''Bumblebee:''' "Of hope." 
'''Nightshade:''' "Of us Terrans...nay, Maltos."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*While battling Mandroid, Twitch uses her arm cannon to propel herself forward to attack Mandroid with increase momentum, Megatron used this same move while battling the Seekers back in "[[Age of Evolution, Part 1]]".
*Quintus once again refers to the Maltos as the "Legacy of Hope", as he first did back in "[[Secret Legacy, Part 1]]".
*The last lines of the season are Robby telling Mo he thinks he loves it in Witwicky and her agreeing; this mimics the last lines of "[[Secret Legacy, Part 2]]", which was the other way around.
*This episode marks the debut of the [[Terran]] insignia in the series. [[File:Terran Insignia.png|right|thumb|"Malto-Bots, Roll Out!"]]
===Transformers references===
*Schloder yells "Rescue Bots to the rescue!", a paraphrasing of [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]'s catchphrase from the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]]'' cartoon.

===Real-world references===

===Errors===

===Trivia===
* Like previous two-parters, most online distribution platforms, such as [[Paramount+]], do not list this episode separately from Part 2, instead choosing to combine both parts into a single 44-minute video.
* According to storyboard artist [[India Swift]], the resurrection sequence was actually animated to sync up with "[[The Touch]]", as the showrunners had hoped to license the song for the episode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The last bit with all of the Transformers being resurrected was actually timed to ‘The Touch’ by Stan Bush, in case we could get it for the finale!|link=https://www.tumblr.com/oldswifty/725026399658885120/here-is-pt3-of-the-earthspark-finale-big-spoilers|name=India Swift|site=Tumblr|year=2023|month=08|day=07}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Last Hope, Part 2}}
[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]

Friends and Family

2023-08-08T10:02:40Z

Odinson:

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|caption=Dihydrogen monoxide: good for your health.
|prev=Traditions
|next=Decoy (episode)
|title="Family and Friends"
|season=1
|season ep=7
|airdate=[[November 11]], [[2022]] (Paramount+) [[February 24]], [[2023]] (Nickelodeon)
|production company=[[Entertainment One]] [[Nickelodeon]]
|writer=[[Brian Hohlfeld]]
|animation studio=[[Icon Creative Studio]]
|director=[[J.J. Conway]]
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'''As Mo and Robby start their first day of school, Thrash and Twitch start to experience strange malfunctions.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:EarthSpark-FriendsAndFamily-Terranpile.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] has [[Twitch]] and [[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] running back and forth, however a malfunction with Thrash's foot causes the Terran to wheel into Twitch, resulting in the pair of them crashing to the ground. As Bumblebee expresses surprise that they're tired already, Twitch's right rotor also triggers randomly, sending her into the nearby wall. They decide it must be a side effect of the jitters [[Mo Malto|Mo]] and [[Robby Malto|Robby]] are feeling in anticipation of the first day of school. Bumblebee doesn't help their emotional states when he mentions the kids will be making new friends there.

As Mo gets ready for school, [[Dot Malto|her mother]] tries to reassure her and she insists she's fine, though she and Robby engage in some good natured ribbing as the latter appears down the stairs. As they emerge from the house to where the Bots are training, Thrash loses control fully and they have to dive for cover as he barrels towards them in motorcycle mode. He manages to transform just in time to avoid crashing into [[Alex Malto|Alex]] and apologizes for his inadvertent rampage. Twitch suggests she and Thrash could go to school with the humans, but as Dot reminds her, they're supposed to be staying secret.

[[File:EarthSpark-FriendsAndFamily-MoFeedback.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Put your right foot in'' ''Put your right foot out'' ''Put your right foot in'' ''And you shake it all about'' ''You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around'' ''That's what it's all about!'']]
Robby and Mo arrive at [[Witwicky Charter|school]]. As Mo's teacher, Ms. Landers, is out, [[Smelt|Mr. Smelt]] has her join his class with Robby for the day. The class is seated alphabetically, so Smelt has the existing kids make a space which upsets [[Mischa]]. She attempts to switch seats with Mo so she can continue sitting next to [[Bruno Lowe|Bruno]], only for the teacher to spot the move and chastise Mo. The kids' frustration feeds back to Thrash and Twitch via their emotional link, distracting them from Bumblebee's scouting training. Bee decides instead to try taking the pair on a recon mission to the school, where they listen in on Mo and Robby's conversation with Bruno and Mischa, but when the kids mention having made new friends and Mischa doesn't believe them, Thrash's anger feeds back to Robby. In the car park, Bumblebee is forced to switch to vehicle mode when he's almost discovered by Mr. Smelt and decides it's time to can the mission, driving off as Smelt returns with the principal. Twitch struggles to transform, but eventually succeeds and flies up to the window where Mr. Smelt is having Robby and Mo audition for the school choir. Twitch's malfunctioning rotors cause her to bang repeatedly into the side of the building, resulting in Mo likewise throwing herself into the wall. Before long, both kids are flailing about while the rest of the class laughs. The pair eventually regain control and return to their seats where Bruno and Mischa are impressed with the way they annoyed Mr. Smelt. Their teacher calls for a break.

[[File:EarthSpark-FriendsAndFamily-ZombieTerrans.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
Heading outside with the other kids, Robby and Mo soon find the Terrans and tell them to go home as their feedback is interfering too much. Once the kids leave, Twitch begins absently drifting off in the wrong direction and, unable to transform, Thrash follows. Mo and Robby arrive home to find Bumblebee setting up targets, and he tells them their Terran siblings missed them. When the two kids realize they can't feel anything through their links, Bumblebee takes them to find Twitch and Thrash. The pair in question are wandering lost in the wilderness somewhere. Bumblebee and the kids arrive at the school and start following the Terrans' footprints. Mo worries the Terrans are mad at them, but they stumble on a happy portrait made of sticks and rocks left by Thrash to mark the trail. After a brief struggle between Bumblebee and a raccoon, the three trackers stumble on a short cut. When the kids observe that that emotions they're getting through the link are almost zombie-like, Bumblebee posits it's because they're low on [[energon]] and is shocked when Robby and Mo reveal that the Terrans have never consumed the substance. The raccoon reappears, so they follow it to where Thrash is lying against a tree, having lost track of Twitch. Bumblebee gives him an energon patch, but it doesn't seem to do much and he wanders off in a zombie-like state, leading them to where a spot where Twitch is randomly blasting the ground. The trio attempt to talk to the Terrans, who turn around, Twitch aiming her blaster at them.

[[File:EarthSpark-FriendsAndFamily-RecoveredTwitch.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
Bumblebee protects the two kids as Twitch's blasts almost bring a tree down on them, but more blasts cause the ground to cave in, and everyone falls in. Bumblebee scans the comatose Terrans, only to find to his shock that they barely have any energon. While Bumblebee looks for a way out, the kids plead with the Terrans to wake up. Noticing the shallow water they're in seems to be reacting with the Terrans, the kids splash them with it and the two Terrans spring back into life. Bumblebee returns and, after hugging Thrash and Twitch, shows them what he's found — ancient Cybertronian text on a cave wall. The group reasons out that since they're from Earth, Twitch and Thrash needed the water in the cave to run instead of energon, though why the water in the cave is special, they can't work out. They emerge from the cave and Bumblebee reveals that Robby and Mo had to skip a pool party with their new school friends to search for the Terrans, who realize that the kids do need time on their own. They head off to the pool party, leaving Bumblebee to make his way home with the raccoon.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Bumblebee (ES)|Bumblebee]] (3)

|c3=
*[[Mo Malto]] (4)
*[[Dot Malto]] (5)
*[[Robby Malto]] (6)
*[[Alex Malto]] (7)
*Students (8)
*[[Smelt|Mr. Smelt]] (9)
*[[Bruno Lowe]] (10)
*[[Mischa]] (11)
*[[Dan (ES)|Principal Dan]] (12)

|h4=[[Terran]]s||c4=
*[[Thrash (ES)|Thrash]] (1)
*[[Twitch]] (2)

}}

==Quotes==
"Putting targets in the yard, wow this rhyming sure gets hard."
:—'''Bumblebee'''

"Hmm. Ms. Malto, Mo. Mo Malto. That's a good name for a TV character."
:—'''Mr. Smelt''' gets a little too meta.

"Wow! Our teacher is a huge jerk!" 
"What did you call me?!" 
"Ohh, no, not you, Bee. It's feels from Mo and Robby. School is a ''lot''."
:—'''Thrash''' and '''Bumblebee'''

"Let's use those scouting skills! When tracking someone you have to be aware of everything around you, no matter how small." 
"You mean like those Terran footprints you're kneeling on?"
:—'''Bumblebee''' and '''Mo'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The cave system and its unique water first appeared in the series premiere, [[Secret Legacy, Part 1]].

===Transformers references===
*The Cybertron textbook the kids are reading features illustrations of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as it appeared in the original [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''The Transformers'' cartoon]].
*Among the posters on the classroom wall is a somewhat out-of-place "Know Your Energon" poster, showing light blue, green, red, purple and dark green varieties, though the actual names are illegible. The purple variety would seem to suggest the existence of [[Dark Energon]] in this continuity.

===Real-world references===
*Mo refers to the classic fairy tale "{{w|Hansel and Gretel}}".

===Animation and technical errors===
*Quintus Prime's insignia appears upside-down.

===Trivia===
*The text Bumblebee finds reads "IN TIMES OF NEED HELP SHALL RISE TO YOUR CALL" in Ancient Autobot script, with the insignia of [[Quintus Prime]] next to it.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La famille et les amis'''" ("Family and Friends")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 6]], 2022

'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Freunde und Familie'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 6]], 2022

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Egység és kétség'''" ("Unity and Doubt")
:*''Original airdate:'' December 6, 2022
:**The title is wordplay, "''egy''ség és ''két''ség" can also mean "oneness and twoness"

'''Brazilian Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Amigos e Família'''" ("Friends and Family")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 17]], 2022

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Amici e Famiglia'''" ("Friends and Family")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 11]], 2022

{{epstub}}

[[Category:EarthSpark episodes]]

Soundbarrier

2023-08-03T04:51:28Z

Odinson: Adding a caption to the second image of Soundbarrier

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Soundbarrier is an [[Autobot]] [[Battle Master]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:WFC-Earthrise-Soundbarrier-Card-Art.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|'''''GUARD VENT''''' '''''GUARD: 2000''''']]

[[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Command Engineering Private]] '''Soundbarrier''' can transform into a shield to protect fellow Autobots from enemy fire. Just don't expect him to enjoy it.<ref>''[[Transformers: Earth Wars]]'' bio</ref>

Sometimes, he is a mass-produced body-type of [[Selector]]s.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Generations Selects Special Comic''===
[[File:Volcanicuscomic1-Soundbarriers.jpg|left|thumb|400px|I'm sure the tables and chairs won't rise up against us.]]
A type of [[Selector]] created by [[human]]s with the power of [[Angolmois Energy]], the prolific Soundbarriers were used as ramps, servants, and assorted furniture. However, the Selectors didn't care for their position in life and sought to rebel against humanity with the help of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. With their assistance, the Soundbarriers and other Selectors began their rebellion in [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}}

[[File:Legendary Pink Rung.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]

One Soundbarrier stood by Selector leader [[Rung (G1)|Rung]] as he denounced [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s treatment of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, and later watched as the new combiner [[Volcaticon]] announced his intent to find a solution that would benefit both humans and Selectors, moments before the [[Quintesson]]s and their [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] servants invaded. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

The Quintessons had a brutal history with slave robots rebelling, and this time was no exception. Using Angolmois Energy, the Quintessons and their enforcers the Terrorcons could forcibly reformat Selectors into loyal slaves called [[Slitherfang]]s. A [[Quintesson Judge]] demonstrated the process to a distraught [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] on one of his loyal household Soundbarriers, while [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] processed several rebel Soundbarriers on the battlefield into Slitherfangs. {{storylink|Abominus comic 1}} The Quintessons' extreme tactics put everyone else on the same side. Soundbarriers helped humanity get to safety aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and other vessels as the Angolmois Energy on Earth went wild in response to the Quintessons. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

Megatron harnessed the Angolmois Energy away from Abominus, but by becoming Megatron Omega he became just another threat. [[Lio Convoy]] arrived from the distant future with the knowledge of how to wield Angolmois Energy productively. Rung and several Soundbarriers lent their Angolmois strength to Lio Convoy, manifesting his Green Lion mode and giving them [[Sheeldron|upgraded power]] as well. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale 2}}
{{--}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Soundbarrier EarthWars.jpg|right|thumb|150px]]
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars}}}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Battle-Master-Soundbarrier.jpg|thumb|300px|You'll want at least 10 of me.]]
*'''Soundbarrier''' (Battle Master, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E1'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-01'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 25]], 2020
**''Accessories'': "[[Fire Blast effect|Fire Blast]]"

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Battle Master]]s, Soundbarrier transforms from robot mode to a shield that can be held by any [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]-compatible figure. His alt mode also features an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connector on each end, allowing him to connect with any compatible pieces or Battle Masters. He can also connect with ''himself'' to create ramps.

:An included "Fire Blast" effect can be attached to any of Soundbarriers 3 mm posts, simulating gunfire colliding with them. The effect piece also has a [[5 mm post]].

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the cardboard back of Soundbarrier's package includes an exclusive cut-out collectible piece of a larger star map. Unlike most larger toy size classes, this piece does not include a named location.

:In Japan, Soundbarrier was available as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.

: This mold was also used to make [[Sheeldron]].
{{--}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-Sheeldron.jpg|thumb|300px|Green Lantern's greatest enemy.]]
*'''Autobot Optimus Prime''' (Battle 3-Pack, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''WFC-11'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[February 20]], [[2021]]
{{note|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Sheeldron was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as an [[Angolmois Energy]]-powered Soundbarrier in "[[Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2]]".}}

:A redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Soundbarrier in opaque and translucent yellow, but without the "Fire Blast", ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Sheeldron transforms from a robot into a shield. Sheeldron comes packaged with "Autobot [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#2020Netflix|Optimus Prime]]" and [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]].

:It is highly likely that Sheeldron suffers from the same breakage flaws as Soundbarrier.
{{--}}

==Notes==
*[[Robby Musso]] designed Soundbarrier.<ref>Virtual panel at Pete's Robot Convention 2020</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Soundbarrier''' (サウンドバリア ''Saundobaria'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Battle Masters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Selectors]]
[[Category:Shields]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]

Terrorcon (ROTB)

2023-07-08T00:23:56Z

Odinson: The Terrorcons are a faction of Cybertronians that hunt down words for Unicron to consume for energy, and came into conflict with the Maximals and the Autobots in the film "Rise of the Beasts."

[[User:Odinson|Odinson]] ([[User talk:Odinson|talk]]) 20:23, 7 July 2023 (EDT){{factions|terrorcon}}
{{disambig3|Terrorcon}}
[[File:Terrorcon symbol.png|thumb|[[Liege Maximo|You cannot destroy evil. It exists always as a counter-force. A balance in nature that is always maintained... no matter how noble the founding intention.]]]]

The '''Terrorcons''' work for [[Unicron]]. They're really good at killing, hunting, and destroying planets, all in the name of their master.

Known members include:
*[[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]] (leader)
*[[Battletrap (ROTB)|Battletrap]]
*[[Nightbird (ROTB)|Nightbird]]
* A lot of [[Freezer]]s

They also have a bunch of non-sentient [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] known as [[Scorponok (ROTB)|Scorponoks]] at their disposal.

==Fiction==
===''Rise of the Beasts'' film===
[[File:ROTB-Terrorcons.jpg|thumb||left|upright=1.8|"Where is my MOTHER BOX!!?"]]
{{charstubfiction}}
The Terrorcons are a ruthless faction of Cybertronians in service to the god like creature, [[Unicron]]. These warriors hunt for planets for Unicron to consume, wiping out resistance that could prevent their dark god from feeding. The leader of the heralds is [[Scourge (ROTB)|Scourge]], who earned his position at Unicron's side through a faustian bargain. In return for power and survival, Scourge promised his soul to the planet sized monster when Unicron visited his homeworld. Scourge is flanked by the brutish Battletrap and the sleek Nightbird as Unicron's known primary agents, with hordes of Freezers and Scorponoks supporting them.

[[File:ROTB-ScourgeCommunicatesUnicron.jpg|thumb||right|upright=1.8|"One ticket to Barbie, please."]]

The Terrorcons were sent to the [[Maximal]] homeworld as an advance force to destroy its animalistic protectors and recover the [[Transwarp Key]], only for the Maximal leader [[Apelinq (ROTB)|Apelinq]] to sacrifice himself to allow the other Maximals to escape with the Transwarp Key and deny Unicron his prize, though their world was nevertheless destroyed. Later in [[1994]], the Terrorcons made their reappearance on Earth when the Transwarp Key revealed itself after being uncovered by [[Elena Wallace]], leading to a battle between the minions of Unicron and the Autobots, resulting in the deactivation of [[Bumblebee (movie)|Bumblebee]] and the capture of the Transwarp Key. The Terrorcons were forced to leave the rest of Optimus's crew after the timely intervention of Airazor. However, it was revealed that the Terrorcons had only found half of the device, leading to Unicron torturing Scourge for his failure before sending him after the other half, bringing the Terrorcons into conflict with the Autobots again, this time in the nation of [[Peru]]. During the fight, Scourge infected the Maximal [[Airazor (ROTB)|Airazor]] with Unicron's dark energy, steadily eating away at her will, slowly giving Scourge control over her while the humans [[Noah Diaz]] and Elena Wallace escaped with the second half of the key. Before the Autobots and Airazor regrouped with the humans, Optimus promised Scourge that he would bury him on Earth. The afflicted Airazor was forced to be put down by [[Optimus Primal (ROTB)|Optimus Primal]] while Scourge used the chaos of the moment to steal the other half of the key. The Terrorcons relocated to a nearby Volcano to prepare for Unicron's arrival. To prevent the arrival of their dark master, the Autobots and the Maximals joined forces and battled Nightbird and Battletrap, as well as the swarms of Freezers and Scorponoks while Scourge protected the Transwarp Key while the portal opened. As Unicron came through the portal, an energy burst was released that ignited energon deposites, bringing Bumblebee back online in time to join the fight. Despite their power, the terrorcons were overcome by the Autobots and the Maximals, Nightbird being destroyed by Bumblebee, and Battletrap having his head smashed by Optimus Primal. When Optimus Prime battled Scourge again, Prime was able to overpower the monstrous herald, taking off his head, but not before Scourge destroyed the console controlling the portal, forcing Optimus to destroy the key to deny the planet to Unicron. The destruction of the key triggered a massive implosion, wiping out the swarm of Freezers and Scorponoks surrounding the machinery used to open the portal. --[[User:Odinson|Odinson]] ([[User talk:Odinson|talk]]) 20:23, 7 July 2023 (EDT)
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== Notes ==

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* The Terrorcons in ''The Rise of the Beasts'' film feature similarities to the Unicron aligned Decepticons from the original 1986 movie. Like his [[Scourge (G1)|''Generation 1'']] counterpart, Scourge was transformed and given greater power by Unicron in exchange for servitude. Similarly, he also appears to serve as the leader of the swarm of Freezers featured in the film, much like how Gen 1 Scourge was the leader of the Sweeps.
* The origins of the other Terrorcons are not elaborated on in detail in the movie, but they could share a similar story to Scourge by also being the last survivors of their homeworlds, or alternatively being castaways picked up by Unicron, similar to how [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], and Gen 1 Scourge became enthralled in Unicron's service.
* The status of Scorponok is left unclear in the film. While the toyline associated with ''Rise of the Beasts'' identifies the transformer as a [[Predacon (BW)| Predacon]], no such identifier is assigned in the movie itself, though Scourge himself does wear Predacon symbols as trophies, indicating that Predacons do exist in this continuity. --[[User:Odinson|Odinson]] ([[User talk:Odinson|talk]]) 20:23, 7 July 2023 (EDT)

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