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Starscream's Brigade

2009-10-14T18:18:59Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Trivia */ - The Special Teams

{{episode
|image=Starscreams_brigade_5_letsgo.jpg
|caption=Surely, this will be his moment to shine...or not.
|series=G1toon
|ep=62
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=53
|title="Starscream's Brigade"
|written by=[[Michael Charles Hill]]
|production code=700-61
|airdate=[[January 7]], 1986
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''After his latest attempt to overthrow Megatron's rule of the Decepticons, Starscream is banished from HQ, but this time, he hatches a plan...'''

:''Japanese title:'' スタースクリーム軍団 (''Starscream Gundan'', "Starscream's Brigade")
:''German'' Generation 2 ''title:'' "'''Starscreams großer Kampf'''" ("Starscreams big Fight")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Starscreamsbrigade1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!]]
In 1943, at the height of [[World War II]], [[human]]s waged war on one another on the island of [[Guadalcanal]] in the south Pacific. Their wrecked and useless vehicles lay there untouched through the decades, until the present time—1985.

Within [[Victory (ship)|Decepticon headquarters]], [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] are having a spat over the fact Megatron favors [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Predictably, it ends with Starscream shooting Megatron in the back and proclaiming himself the new leader. Megatron recovers after a few seconds, knocking Starscream to the ground. The rest of the Decepticons refuse to obey Starscream's order to kill Megatron, so he attempts to flee, only to be shot down by Megatron. At the Decepticon leader's order, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] carries Starscream away and dumps him on Guadalcanal.

Humiliated and infuriated, Starscream stumbles upon the remnants of some old World War II vehicles, which inspire him to create an army of his own. He forces his way past [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who are guarding the [[space bridge]], and travels to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. There he breaks into a [[Decepticon Detention Center]] and liberates the [[personality component]]s of five [[Renegade Decepticon]]s. Returning to Guadalcanal, he installs them into the wrecked vehicles, which transform into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. The quarrelsome warriors are not happy with their new bodies and threaten simply to beat Starscream to a pulp, until he reveals that their new bodies do not contain [[energy absorber]]s, without which they cannot refuel: "No energy, no life." In exchange for the needed equipment, the Combaticons agree to obey Starscream's orders for the moment.

[[Image:StarscreamsBrigade Vortex capture.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]
[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] are making a public appearance at the unveiling of the [[Optimus Prime Memorial]] when Starscream and the Combaticons attack. The two [[Autobot]]s are badly outnumbered. The statue is soon in ruins, and pair are abducted in [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]]'s cargo bay. The Decepticons return to Guadalcanal, where Starscream celebrates triumphantly and the Combaticons squabble over who was responsible for the victory. He tells them to settle down and informs them that until they obtain five energy absorbers, no one is getting one.

[[Image:Starscreamsbrigade2.jpg|left|200px|thumb|We all lost weight on the Subway diet!]]

At the Decepticon base, Shockwave informs Megatron that the Combaticons' personality components are missing. Assuming the Autobots are responsible, Megatron launches an attack on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. The Autobots, meanwhile, have learned of the attack on the memorial and the abduction of Jazz and Cliffjumper, and they have assumed Megatron is responsible. When the Decepticon forces attack, the Autobots are confused by Megatron's demand for the personality components, and Optimus Prime's demand to turn over Jazz and Cliffjumper causes Megatron to suspect Starscream. Before he can complete his thought, a hit from Optimus knocks him to the ground and, realising that he and his men are low on energy, he orders a retreat. The Autobots consult [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] again for the scoop on the personality components.

Starscream and the Combaticons attack the Decepticons while they're attempting to refuel. With the refueling incomplete, Megatron and his forces are compelled to retreat, allowing Starscream to capture Dirge and Ramjet as well. The energy absorber count is now four, and Starscream and his men retire to a power plant to recharge.

[[Image:Starscreams brigade 7 SSrideshoulder.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Aren't I supposed to have an evil ''and'' a good angel?" "Shut up and shoot them!"]]

Megatron, meanwhile, rallies his troops (except the [[Stunticon]]s, who are "busy"), and moves against Starscream and his army. In the ensuing battle, Megatron pulls out his trump card: Devastator. Unfortunately for him, Starscream pulls out ''his'' trump card when he reveals that the Combaticons can likewise combine into a single titan: [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]! Bruticus makes short work of Devastator, laying out the combined [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. The massive combiner then scoops up Megatron in one hand and forces him to acknowledge Starscream as the new Decepticon leader.

The Autobots use the battle's distraction to rescue Jazz and Cliffjumper; meanwhile, the late-arriving [[Stunticon|Stunticons]] look over the situation and decide that Starscream is too likely to continue his rampage. Merging into Menasor, they defeat the unsuspecting Bruticus with one massive punch.

From the resultant crater, Megatron emerges; grabbing Starscream by the throat, he decrees that Starscream and his army are banished from Earth. The usurpers are hauled away by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and left stranded on a distant asteroid in deep space... from which Starscream swears vengeance.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (18)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] (22)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (23)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (24)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (25)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (27)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (38)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (39)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (40)
*[[Grapple]] (43)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (44)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (2)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4)
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (5)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (6)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (7)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (8)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (9)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (10)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (11)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (12)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (13)
*[[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (14)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (15)
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (16)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (20)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (26)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (28)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (29)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (30)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (31)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (32)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (33)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (34)
*[[Drag Strip]] (35)
*[[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (36
*[[Motormaster]] (37)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (41)
*[[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (42)
*[[Wildrider]] (45)
*[[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (46)
*[[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (47)

|c3=
*World War II soldiers (1)
*[[Marty Minkler]] (17)
}}

==Quotes==
"NOBODY TURNS HIS BACK ON ME!"
:—'''Starscream''', as Megatron turns his back on him.

"I have with me two members of the Autobot team: Jazz and Cliffjump." <br>
"That's 'Cliffjumper'."
:—'''Marty Minkler''' and '''Cliffjumper'''.

"I see incompetence breeds even more incompetence. HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
:—'''Megatron''' to Starscream, after the latter fails in his attempt to destroy the Decepticon leader.

"Now, Megatron: who is the new Decepticon leader?"<br>
"Enough! Uhm...you are."<br>
"I can't hear you!"<br>
"You are!"<br>
"I am now the leader of all Decepticons!"
:—'''Megatron''' in the grip of Bruticus (literally), and '''Starscream'''.

'''Motormaster''': Megatron's in trouble. <br>
'''Dead End''': Who cares? <br>
'''Wildrider''': It looks like Starscream's defeated him. <br>
'''Dead End''': So? <br>
'''Motormaster''': So, you think Starscream's going to stop here?<br>
'''Dead End''': Good point. He never knows when to quit.<br>
'''Motormaster''': Stunticons, unite to form Menasor!
:—The Stunticons survey Starscream's victory.

"Bruticus?" <br>
"No, Starscream, ''not'' Bruticus. It's Megatron—your ''leader''!" <br>
"Megatron, don't, please!" <br>
"This time, it really is 'goodbye', Starscream! Astrotrain, get him and his giant ally off this planet! They are banished from Earth...forever!" <br>
"You'll regret that you did not destroy me, Megatron! I shall have my revenge!"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Megatron''' after the Decepticon leader survives Starscream's latest mutiny.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
[[Image:StarscreamsBrigade Soundwave eyes.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Maybe Megatron isn't the one Starscream should be worried about...]]
*During the first scene in Decepticon headquarters, right before and immediately after Starscream shoots Megatron in the back (about a minute and a half into the episode), Soundwave's visor is absent. He appears to have two separate, red optics instead, which, when compared to his usually emotionless expression, is actually kind of scary. In addition, his tape door has the wrong shape.
*Early in the episode, the animators can't seem to decide which way up to have Starscream's Decepticon [[insignia]].
*At several points in the episode, such as when Starscream approaches the Space Bridge, his eye colour changes from red to blue.
*Megatron's head seems a little small when he's chatting to Shockwave over the comm.
*When Megatron is attacking the Autobot headquarters, a black Thrust can be seen standing to his left. The camera cuts to Prime and then back to Megatron, who now has a properly decoed Thrust standing to his right.
*When Starscream says, "Don't think that it hasn't been fun," when he confronts Megatron, his wings are missing. Briefly afterwards, when Megatron says, "I see incompetence breeds even more incompetence!", Starscream's wings appear slightly bigger than they're supposed to be.
*When Megatron rallies the Decepticons before going after Starscream, Shockwave is seen among the group, even though he had been shown to be still on Cybertron. Dirge is also seen in the group, despite the fact that he's supposed to be a prisoner of the Combaticons at that point. (Maybe it's Thrust miscolored.)
*When Powerglide flies over the Decepticons, his plane mode is not only white, but a different model. Or, [[Bad Boy|could it be...?]]
*As usual, Devastator's transformation sequence is all kinds of screwy. This time, Hook transforms not only into his own portion of Devastator, but also most of Long Haul's and much of Bonecrusher and Scavenger's as well. A second later, Bonecrusher and Scavenger transform into their usual Devastator components—including the parts that Hook already formed!
* Devastator repeatedly switches between having separate eyes and his usual eyeband.
* Devastator's voice is missing its usual reverb.
* During their demolition derby the stunticons duck under the cars for a split second and then go back up and reverse.
* While confronting the Combaticons Starscream's mouth disappeared once.

===Continuity errors===
* Starscream maintains control of the Combaticons by not installing [[energy absorber]]s into them, thereby preventing them from re-energising, and a repeated point is made that they must capture five Transformers in order to take their energy absorbers for the Combaticons. Yet the Combaticons are somehow able to recharge after capturing only four Transformers.
* After the Autobots figure out what's happening with Starscream and Megatron, Optimus dramatically orders his troops to "Transform and [[roll out]]!" But it seems they forgot to figure out where they were going; they're never shown arriving anywhere! The next time we see the Autobots, Optimus and Powerglide are once again standing in front of [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]], and Optimus orders Powerglide to search for Starscream. Who says Prime doesn't learn from his mistakes?
*This episode was aired ''after'' "[[Aerial Assault]]", which also featured the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]].

===Transformers references===
* Earth builds a [[Optimus Prime Memorial|memorial]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] before he's even dead...[[The Transformers: The Movie|Ominous]].

===Real-world references===
*Elements of World War II are shown in the episode with the abandoned military vehicles.

===Trivia===
*According to the Generation 1 [[production bible]], this episode was titled "30 Seconds over Megatron" before broadcast. [http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage88.html]
* Number of times that somebody says "Jazz and Cliffjumper": 7
* The Japanese dub of the episode (poorly) super-imposes Japanese translations of the captions during the World War II recap, which shows the Combaticons' origins.
* Devastator got his tail kicked. Can you tell he's no longer a new toy, folks?
* The plot of this episode is reused in a simplified form in [[The Special Teams]].

==Home video releases==
* [[The Original Transformers Volume 3: Programmed For Evil]] (1999)

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/starscream's_brigade.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

The Special Teams

2009-10-14T18:17:26Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Items of note */ - Starscream's Brigade

{{disambig2|the audiobook released in the UK in 1986|the term used to describe for the first wave of [[Scramble City]] [[Combiner|combiners]]|Special Teams}}
[[Image:SpecialTeamsTapeCover.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Slingshot's rarely seen twin puts in an appearance.]]
'''''The Special Teams''''' is an audiobook released in the UK as a special Robot Points promotion.

'''Running time:''' 30 minutes<br>
'''Released:''' 1986<br>
'''Written by:''' Unknown<br>
'''Narrated by:''' [[Wikipedia:Don Henderson|Don Henderson]]<ref>This is not confirmed as it is not stated anywhere on the casing, but it sounds a lot like him.</ref>

==Summary==
After falling afoul of Megatron, Starscream goes off alone and discovers a number of military vehicles which he decides to turn into his own private army. He rebuilds them into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and sets of to confront Megatron.

Optimus Prime has assigned the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] to defend the [[Pullham power plant]] that has been evacuated because of potential landslides. Megatron however has other ideas and sends the newly created [[Stunticon|Stunticons]] to capture the plant.

The Stunticons merge into Menasor but before they can act the Combaticons arrive under the command of Starscream. They combine into Bruticus and join Menasor in attacking Defensor. At that moment the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arrive and merge into Superion.

The Aerialbots and the Protectobots eventually prevail and the Decepticons bid a hasty retreat leaving Prime to wonder if they have seen the last of the Decepticons this time.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (9)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (10)
* [[Slingshot]] (11)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (12)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (13)
* [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (19)
* [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] (20)
* [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (21)
* [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] (22)
* [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (23)
* [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] (30)
* [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (31)
|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (2)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (3)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (4)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (5)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (6)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (7)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (8)
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (14)
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (15)
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (16)
* [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (17)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (18)
* [[Motormaster]] (24)
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (25)
* [[Drag Strip]] (26)
* [[Wildrider]] (27)
* [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (28)
* [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (29)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (32)
}}

==Items of note==
*Released as a promotional tape in the UK. Making it one of the UK's only items ''only'' available using [[Robot Point|Robot points]].
*This story borrows elements from many different G1 continuities.
*The first 5 minutes of the story retells the story of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] crashing on Earth and the Autobots being awakened by Starscream blasting the side of the volcano after the Decepticons are revived. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}
*Starscream apparently managed to squirrel away some [[Energon cube|Energon Cubes]] from the attack on the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma|Burma Ruby Mines]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}
*Starscream’s attempt to assassinate Megatron is mentioned. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}
*Starscream's creation of the Combaticons is a simplified version of [[Starscream's Brigade]].
*The Aerialbots are created by [[Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}}
*The Aerialbots attempted defection in "[[War Dawn]]" is mentioned.
*[[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] is mentioned but it appears to belong to the Decepticons.
*The whole power plant episode is a retelling of the same plot from the Marvel UK comic #64 - "[[Second Generation!]]".

*The story is fairly lightweight, being little more than a glorified advert. Most of the running time is taken up with descriptions of the [[Special Teams]]' characters and abilities.
*The theme music used throughout the audio was used on several UK TV adverts at the time.

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* [http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk/music/specialteamstheme.mp3 Theme tune] at [http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk Transformers Omniverse.]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Special Teams}}
[[Category:Audiobooks]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Wanted: Galvatron â€” Dead or Alive!

2008-06-05T20:33:55Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Errors */ Is it or isn't it???

[[Image:MarvelUK-113.jpg|thumb|right|Rodimus realises that Galvatron has eaten the last muffin!]]
'''Rodimus Prime offers a bounty on the missing Galvatron which attracts the attention of Death’s Head.'''

{{comicnav | Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK | 113-114 | seriesname=Generation 1 (Marvel UK) | prev=King of the Hill! | next=Burning Sky!}}

=Marvel UK issues #113-114=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Geoff Senior]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Annie Halfacree]]<br>
'''Colours:''' [[Steve White]]<br>

*''Characters:'' [[Death's Head]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Rodimus Prime]], [[Kup]], [[Blurr]], [[Wreck-Gar]], [[Nautilus]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[First Aid]]

*''Originally published:'' 16th May 1987 – 23rd May 1987

==Synopsis==
Unable to find any trace of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] after he threw him out of [[Unicron]], Rodimus Prime in desperation places a bounty of 10,000 [[Shanix]] on him, dead or alive. This attracts the attention of Death’s Head, a bounty hunter (he prefers to be called a freelance peacekeeping agent).

Determined to claim the reward, Death’s Head tracks down Cyclonus and Scourge and beats out of them the details of how they and Galvatron [[Time travel|travelled back in time]]. {{storylink|Target 2006}} Realising that Galvatron has probably fled back to the past Death’s Head decides to follow him.

Cyclonus and Scourge return to Decepticon headquarters and tell Nautilus, a deep cover Autobot spy, about how Death’s Head beat them up. Nautilus breaks cover and tells Rodimus Prime what he has learned. Rodimus is appalled at what he has set in motion.

In the past Bumblebee witnesses First Aid being displaced to [[Limbo]] as Death’s Head arrives. Unwilling to allow any witnesses to know he is there, Death’s Head blows Bumblebee apart.

==Errors==

*Bumblebee is shown as being functional in 2007, despite being destroyed in 1987 and rebuilt as [[Goldbug]] (although as he is later rebuilt again back into [[Pretender]] Bumblebee maybe this isn't an error after all).

==Items of note==

*This is the first appearance of Death’s Head in Transformers.
*This is the first part of a story arc that continues in [[Burning Sky!]], [[Hunters!]], [[Fire on High!]] and [[Vicious Circle!]]
*This story sees Bumblebee destroyed, ready to be rebuilt as [[Goldbug]] in Hunters! This is an alternate origin to that shown in [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers]].
*Nobody can remember Galvatron travelling to Earth's past. Ultra Magnus and Bumblebee are around in both timelines but it's possible the alternate reality theory of [[time travel]] is in operation.

==Reprints==

* This story was reprinted in issues #[[Survivors!|221]]-[[Aspects of Evil!|224]] of the UK comic.
* It was reprinted again in the [[Titan Books]] trade paperback "Fallen Angel".

[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Wrecking Havoc

2008-05-28T11:55:35Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Items of note */ typo

'''The Wreckers find out that humans always get in the way.'''

{{comicnav|Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK|172-173|seriesname=Generation 1(Marvel UK)|prev=Deadly Games!|next=Totalled!}}

==credits==
===issues 172-173===
'''Script:''' [[Simon Furman]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Bryan Hitch]]<br>
'''Letters:''' [[Steve Parkhouse]]<br>
'''Colour:''' [[Euan Peters]]<br>
* Originally published: 2nd July 1988-9th May 1988

{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Twin Twist]] (6)
* [[Sandstorm]] (7)
* [[Broadside]] (8)
* [[Topspin]] (9)
* [[Rack'N'Ruin]] (10)
* [[Emirate Xaaron]] (11)
* [[Springer]] (12)
|c2=
* [[Scourge]] (2)
* [[Cyclonus]] (3)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (15)
|c3 =
* Various Air Force pilots (1)
* Various city residents (14)
'''Nebulans:'''
* [[Nightstick]] (4)
* [[Fracas]] (5)
}}

==Synopsis==
Northern [[Oregon]]: A group of USAF pilots on a routine exercise are attacked by Cyclonus and Scourge, who are looking for some target practise. Although the two Decepticons down most of the fighters, Cyclonus is nearly tricked into flying into a mountain and the pair are forced to flee from a counter-attack. Scourge notes it bodes ill for their forthcoming meeting with their old commander, Galvatron.

The city-state of [[Kalis]], [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]: Twin Twist is drilling the [[Wreckers]] for their forthcoming mission against Galvatron whilst Emirate Xaaron and Springer look on in concern.

[[Earth]], the Decepticon [[Fortress Sinister|fortress base]]: Shockwave reflects on his recent meeting with Cyclonus and Scourge.The pair aim to defeat Galvatron and reclaim the trigger device which could return them to their own time but have asked Shockwave for sanctuary if they fail. In return, they will serve him.

Cyclonus and Scourge arrive in the middle of a human settlement, where they had arranged to meet Galvatron. Their former commander had intended to invite them to serve them and is amused to learn of their plans. Even though he no longer has the trigger device, he doesn't inform them of that fact but all their plans are interrupted by the arrival of the Wreckers through the dimensional portal.Springer is horrified to realise they have arrived in an area full of humans, fearing their mission is doomed.

Reluctantly, the Wreckers engage all three Decepticons, while Sandstorm attempts to usher the humans to safety. Broadside and Rack'N'Ruin engage Galvatron, who mentions the fact Cyclonus and Scourge were after a [[time jump trigger|trigger device]] that no longer exists. Springer overhears the comment and, after overpowering Cyclonus and lifting a human straggler to safety, he knocks Galvatron to the ground and runs off, shouting that he has the time jump trigger. As he hoped, Scourge (who has been battling the [[Jumpstarters]]) and Cyclonus both chase after him, away from the humans. Galvatron instantly realises what Springer is doing and tells the other Wreckers they have a choice of trying to capture him or saving their leader, who won't last long on his own against Cyclonus and Scourge.

Cyclonus and Scourge quickly take down Springer and realise he doesn't have the trigger device, at which point the other Wreckers arrive and force them to flee. Broadside notes that in the confusion Galvatron has disappeared, presumably transformed to his minuscule pistol form. Springer is forced to concede defeat, vowing to return to Cybertron and plan anew.

==Errors==
* Having arrived on Earth, Cyclonus and Scourge have apparently deserted their commander, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. They're never seen with his troops after the ''Headmasters'' limited series, not even in the US issues. This may be why they seek sanctuary from Shockwave, instead of their own forces... but the issue of their desertion is never directly addressed.
* In the reprint, a footnote explaining the absence of [[Ultra Magnus]] seems to have been removed. It originally linked to the previous "[[Deadly Games!]]".

==Items of note==
* Galvatron's trigger jump device was dismantled by [[Wreck-Gar]] in "[[Fire on High]]".
* Neither Galvatron nor the Wreckers seem to be familiar with the concept of [[Targetmasters]].
* The Wreckers would keep their promise to return for Galvatron in "[[Time Wars]]" (and sort of succeed, albeit with a lot of help).
* This story, along with "[[Dry Run]]", was reprinted in Collected Comics #16.The stories replaced a planned reprint of "[[Target: 2006]]" parts 3-5 when the pages for that story were lost in transit. Given that the cover reuses that of issue #84, depicting Galvatron and [[Unicron]] (who isn't seen or mentioned in either story), it seems likely it was unchanged.
*By an unspecified method of coercion, Galvatron persuades an anonymous human to carry him to his rendezvous in gun mode. This is the second of only two occasions when he is shown in this mode (the other being Target: 2006 part 1).

==UK printing==

==Covers(2)==

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Wrecking Havoc

2008-05-28T11:54:38Z

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'''The Wreckers find out that humans always get in the way.'''

{{comicnav|Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK|172-173|seriesname=Generation 1(Marvel UK)|prev=Deadly Games!|next=Totalled!}}

==credits==
===issues 172-173===
'''Script:''' [[Simon Furman]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Bryan Hitch]]<br>
'''Letters:''' [[Steve Parkhouse]]<br>
'''Colour:''' [[Euan Peters]]<br>
* Originally published: 2nd July 1988-9th May 1988

{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Twin Twist]] (6)
* [[Sandstorm]] (7)
* [[Broadside]] (8)
* [[Topspin]] (9)
* [[Rack'N'Ruin]] (10)
* [[Emirate Xaaron]] (11)
* [[Springer]] (12)
|c2=
* [[Scourge]] (2)
* [[Cyclonus]] (3)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (15)
|c3 =
* Various Air Force pilots (1)
* Various city residents (14)
'''Nebulans:'''
* [[Nightstick]] (4)
* [[Fracas]] (5)
}}

==Synopsis==
Northern [[Oregon]]: A group of USAF pilots on a routine exercise are attacked by Cyclonus and Scourge, who are looking for some target practise. Although the two Decepticons down most of the fighters, Cyclonus is nearly tricked into flying into a mountain and the pair are forced to flee from a counter-attack. Scourge notes it bodes ill for their forthcoming meeting with their old commander, Galvatron.

The city-state of [[Kalis]], [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]: Twin Twist is drilling the [[Wreckers]] for their forthcoming mission against Galvatron whilst Emirate Xaaron and Springer look on in concern.

[[Earth]], the Decepticon [[Fortress Sinister|fortress base]]: Shockwave reflects on his recent meeting with Cyclonus and Scourge.The pair aim to defeat Galvatron and reclaim the trigger device which could return them to their own time but have asked Shockwave for sanctuary if they fail. In return, they will serve him.

Cyclonus and Scourge arrive in the middle of a human settlement, where they had arranged to meet Galvatron. Their former commander had intended to invite them to serve them and is amused to learn of their plans. Even though he no longer has the trigger device, he doesn't inform them of that fact but all their plans are interrupted by the arrival of the Wreckers through the dimensional portal.Springer is horrified to realise they have arrived in an area full of humans, fearing their mission is doomed.

Reluctantly, the Wreckers engage all three Decepticons, while Sandstorm attempts to usher the humans to safety. Broadside and Rack'N'Ruin engage Galvatron, who mentions the fact Cyclonus and Scourge were after a [[time jump trigger|trigger device]] that no longer exists. Springer overhears the comment and, after overpowering Cyclonus and lifting a human straggler to safety, he knocks Galvatron to the ground and runs off, shouting that he has the time jump trigger. As he hoped, Scourge (who has been battling the [[Jumpstarters]]) and Cyclonus both chase after him, away from the humans. Galvatron instantly realises what Springer is doing and tells the other Wreckers they have a choice of trying to capture him or saving their leader, who won't last long on his own against Cyclonus and Scourge.

Cyclonus and Scourge quickly take down Springer and realise he doesn't have the trigger device, at which point the other Wreckers arrive and force them to flee. Broadside notes that in the confusion Galvatron has disappeared, presumably transformed to his minuscule pistol form. Springer is forced to concede defeat, vowing to return to Cybertron and plan anew.

==Errors==
* Having arrived on Earth, Cyclonus and Scourge have apparently deserted their commander, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. They're never seen with his troops after the ''Headmasters'' limited series, not even in the US issues. This may be why they seek sanctuary from Shockwave, instead of their own forces... but the issue of their desertion is never directly addressed.
* In the reprint, a footnote explaining the absence of [[Ultra Magnus]] seems to have been removed. It originally linked to the previous "[[Deadly Games!]]".

==Items of note==
* Galvatron's trigger jump device was dismantled by [[Wreck-Gar]] in "[[Fire on High]]".
* Neither Galvatron nor the Wreckers seem to be familiar with the concept of [[Targetmasters]].
* The Wreckers would keep their promise to return for Galvatron in "[[Time Wars]]" (and sort of succeed, albeit with a lot of help).
* This story, along with "[[Dry Run]]", was reprinted in Collected Comics #16.The stories replaced a planned reprint of "[[Target: 2006]]" parts 3-5 when the pages for that story were lost in transit. Given that the cover reuses that of issue #84, depicting Galvatron and [[Unicron]] (who isn't seen or mentioned in either story), it seems likely it was unchanged.
*By an unspecified method of coercion, Galvatron persuades an anonymous human to carry him to his rendezvous in gun mode.
This is the second of only two occasions when he is shown in this mode (the other being Target: 2006 part 1).

==UK printing==

==Covers(2)==

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Kidnapping!? The Targeted Jumbo Jet

2008-05-06T14:14:59Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Other notes */ - Errors

[[Image:jumbojet.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the window and wheels. It looks like a big Tylenol."]]

{{episodenav|masterforce|3|prev=Terror! The Decepticons' Manhunt|next=Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

'''Seeking live humans for their Destroid experiments, the Decepticons attack jumbo jets, bringing the Autobots into contact with a young girl named Minerva.'''


*'''English/Malay dub title:''' "The Case of the Missing Plane"
*'''Also known as:''' "The Targeted Jumbo Jet"

==Detailed synopsis==

In the skies above the Strait of Dover, just off the English coast, Flight 308 from the Republic of [[Mont Porte]] suddenly hits unexpected turbulence and is bombarded by purple lightning - the work of [[Blood]], who spirits the plane and all its passengers away!

Meanwhile, in Japan, [[Shūta]] searches for [[Cab]] in the forest surrounding the [[Autobot]]s' new base, and is quite amazed to discover that the wild boy has built a live-in treehouse there, rather than move into the school dormitory. It's at this point that Cab drops out of a tree and holds his knife to Shūta's throat - but he's just playing, as Cab's pet parrot confirms when it flies out cheering that Cab has "won." Cab shows Shūta around his treehouse, where his pet armadillo is lounging around, and the two boys admire the view from the treetops, talking about how they can help the Autobots fight the [[Decepticon]]s. Across the forest, in the Autobot base, [[Metalhawk|Hawk]] is looking into the disappearance of the Mont Porte jumbo jet, and recieves a report from [[Lander]] that no trace of it has been found. Naturally, Hawk suspects Decepticon involvement, as does [[Diver]], when he radios in that a second jet has been attacked near Corsica. This jet, however, has crashed, rather than disappeared, and the Pretenders head for the accident site to help. Cab and Shūta catch Metalhawk before he leaves, both begged to come along, and their incessant arguing amongst each other is enough to convince Metalhawk to make commercial flight arrangements for the boys so that they can come and help out.

Metalhawk meets with Diver on the Corsican coast, and they head for the hospital where the plane's injured passengers have been taken. There, posing as government investigators, they encounter a young girl who was on the craft, but escaped mostly uninjured - [[Minerva]], daughter of Mont Porte's ambassador to Japan, who was also on the flight. She tells the two men of the "bat monster" she saw attacking the plane, and it becomes clear to the Autobots that the Decepticons' evil is at work.

At the same time, in Rome, Blood, [[Gilmer]] and [[Dauros]] unleash their newest creations on the unsuspecting populace - [[Destroid]]s created from the living passengers of Flight 308. Dauros berates Blood for allowing the second jet to escape his clutches, and exposition from Gilmer reveals that the Decepticons are searching for Mont Porte's famous Nobel-Prize-winning biologist, [[Professor Blanieux]], to put his knowledge to use in improving their Destroid experiments. News reports of the attack on Rome soon reach the Autobots in Corsica (now joined by Cab, Shūta, Lander and [[Phoenix]]), and they realize what the Decepticons have done with Flight 308. Speeding to Rome, they employ knock-out gas to avoid hurting the Destroids, and Lander and Diver pursue the Deception [[Pretenders]] into tunnels beneath the city, only to turn up nothing.

Back in Corsica, Cab and Shūta meet Minerva, and both boys are instantly smitten with the pretty girl, instantly leading to more arguments. Hawk soon returns from the Autobots' mission, and talks with Minerva's father, who intends to complete his trip to Japan the next day. Professor Blanieux is coming with him to attend an academic conference, having taken a chartered flight from Mont Porte to Corsica after news of the first attack. Hawk requests that he and Phoenix be allowed to accompany them, and the ambassador allows it.

The next day, the Hawk, Phoenix, Cab and Shūta join Minerva, her family and Blanieux on their flight to Japan, but it's not long before Hawk spots a crackle of purple lightning in the clouds nearby, followed by the silhouetted form of Blood. He and Phoenix Suit On and confront the Decepticon on the wing of the plane - much to the shock of Minerva, who turns on Cab and Shūta for lying to her. However, the true danger then becomes apparent - the plane's flight attendant has secretly been transformed into a Destroid! Cab and Shūta defend the professor from the Destroid, and then hold her back as she attempts to bring the plane down, while Blood, Metalhawk and Phoenix transform to jet mode and dogfight in the skies outside. The two Autobots are struck from behind by [[Kraken]] [[Seacon]]s which emerge from the waves below, but they easily dispatch them and Blood flees. Cab and Shūta, meanwhile, manage to incapacitate the Destroid, but the plane is still in nosedive, until Phoenix and Metalhawk slip under its wings and lift it on their own backs, carrying to safety.

Back on the ground, the Autobots apologize for lying to Minerva, but she forgives them after seeing both theirs and and Cab and Shūta's heroic actions. As she is coming to live in Japan with her parents, the two boys invite Minerva to attend the [[International School]] with them. With the people turned into Destroids returned to normal through the expertise of Professor Blanieux, all is well for now... but the most incredible transformation yet is just about to occur!

==Stats==

'''Original airdate:''' 26th April 1988

===Featured Characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)''
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"

! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
*[[Metalhawk]] (4)
*[[Lander]] (5)
*[[Diver]] (6)
*[[Phoenix]] (10)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
*[[Blood]] (1)
*[[Gilmer]] (8)
*[[Dauros]] (9)
*[[Kraken]] (12)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |'''Regulars'''
*[[Cab]] (2)
*[[Shūta Gō]] (3)
*[[Minerva]] (7)
'''Guests'''
*[[Professor Blanieux]] (11)
|}

==Other notes==

===Errors===
* Metalhawk and Phoenix casually open a door on a pressurised airliner (apparently without consequence).

===Transformers references===

*The Destroids, which previously appeared in "[[Terror! The Decepticons' Manhunt]]," are named here for the first time. It's also their ''last'' appearance.

===Real-world references===

*As in the ''Headmasters'' episode, "[[Terror! The Six Shadows]]", London is depicted as being famously foggy (but not, at least, as a forest with a clock in it). Indeed, this is a not-uncommon depiction of London in fiction written by people who've never been there - London hasn't had thick fog of the type such stories talk about since the 1950s.

===Miscellaneous trivia===

*As will become more and more clear as the series progresses, ''Super-God Masteforce'' is not a show that spoon-feeds its audience the obvious, relying on the intelligence of the viewers to put two and two together without having to be explicitly told that they make four. For example, in this episode, it is simply said that the Decepticons want Blanieux "for their experiments" - it is up to the audience to realise that they want his prize-winning biological skills to improve the Destroid conversion process.

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The Flames of Boltax!

2008-05-03T10:01:54Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Errors */

[[Image:MarvelUS-48.jpg|thumb|200px|right|This cover wins the award for "Most Blatant Case of False Promotion" in the history of the series.]]
{{Template:Comicnav | Generation 1 (Marvel Comics) | 48 | seriesname=Marvel U.S. | prev=Club Con! | next=Cold War! | series2=Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK | seriesname2=Marvel UK | issuenumber2=Issue #196{{n-}}197 | prev2=Club Con! | next2=Cold Comfort and Joy! }}
'''Read on, but only if you're willing to tempt madness...even death.'''

==Synopsis==
Buster Witwicky finds himself being chased by strange creatures through an alien landscape. He suddenly takes a laser blast to the chest... only to find no damage has been done at all. A moment later, Ratbat and the [[Decepticon]]s re-materialize around him. It seems they had developed a new full-sensory holographic projection system called [[Realvision]] and needed a guinea pig to test it. Starscream announces that they are now prepared to review the [[Autobot]] tapes, which captures Buster's attention. Of course, Ratbat sends him back to his cell instead of letting him observe.

[[Image:Optimusprimeg1preearthmarvel2.jpg|left|thumb|200px| ]]

Ratbat and Starscream activate the Realvision and find themselves holographically present on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] more than four million years ago, near the dawn of the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars]]. They witness a convoy of Autobots, consisting of the [[Triggerbot]]s and junior command officer Optimus Prime. Prime, it seems, has come up with the idea of enlisting the aid of High Circuitmaster [[Boltax]] and his vast font of knowledge, in the hopes that it can be used to end the war before it grows out of control. As the Autobots negotiate their way through several traps on the road to Boltax, they remain unaware that Megatron and the [[Triggercon]]s are dogging their every move.

Back in the real world, Buster uses the time-honored "air shaft trick" to break out of his cell in order to get a look at what's on the tapes.

In Realvision, Optimus and his soldiers approach Boltax's [[Temple of Knowledge]]. The Circuitmaster's disciples allow Optimus alone to pass through and see Boltax. The Circuitmaster does not offer Prime any direct aid, but instead instructs him to seek what he's looking for inside the [[Underbase]]. (As each [[Transformer]] mind carries a DATAbase, the Underbase is said to be a collection of knowledge that UNDERlies all dataBASEs.)

Buster enters the Realvision scenario just as Optimus begins to bathe in the light of the Underbase and Megatron blasts his way in through Boltax and the disciples. Confronted by Megatron, Optimus Prime informs his enemy that the knowledge and power of the Underbase is too much for any one being to possess. Being the thoughtful and open-minded mechanoid that he is, Megatron blows Prime away while shouting "Mine mine mine!" Badly injured, Optimus manages to manipulate the temple's controls and launch the Underbase on a never-ending course through space instead of letting Megatron claim it.

With the Realvision over, Ratbat and Starscream review what they've learned and recognize the power of the Underbase is not a myth, as it is generally thought in the present. What's more, Soundwave informs them that the course calculations within the cassettes tell that the Underbase will be passing through the [[Earth]]'s solar system within a week's time. Ratbat and Starscream both begin to scheme on how to capture the power of the Underbase for themselves (though Starscream does show some rare discipline by using his inner monologue instead of broadcasting his treachery for everyone to hear).

As Buster prepares to sneak off and try to warn the Autobots, he runs head-first into a wall and is discovered by the Decepticons...
{{-}}

==Credits==
'''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Jose Delbo]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Danny Bulanadi]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Nelson Yomtov]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Bill Oakley]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Don Daley]]<br>
'''Editor-in-Chief:''' [[Tom DeFalco]]<br>
*''Originally published:'' January, 1989

===Major characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Backstreet]] (6)
* [[Dogfight]] (7)
* [[Override (G1)|Override]] (8)
'''Nonaligned'''
* [[Boltax]] (13)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Ratbat]] (2)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (3)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (9)
* [[Crankcase]] (10)
* [[Windsweeper]] (11)
* [[Ruckus]] (12)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
* [[Buster Witwicky]] (1)
|}

==Errors==
* Not really an error, but Starscream and Buster both come across as really, REALLY thick considering how hard it is for them to grasp the Realvision concept. We bet they both shout "Don't go upstairs!!" during horror flicks, too.
* Assuming the "molten mercury mines" are literally molten mercury, it's worth noting that mercury is "molten" at room temperature and boils well below the melting point of steel. Liquid mercury might cause a short-circuit if it gets at live wires, but it's not much of a hazard to Transformers.
* Although this is common in Transformers Generation 1, Optimus Prime is given a Cybertronian truck mode, yet his robot form remains completely the same. In addition, Backstreet, Dogfight and Overdrive all had Earthen alt-modes while on Cybertron.
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] appears to have a mouth on page 3.

==Items of note==
* ''Part 2 of the [[Underbase Saga]]''
* Following functions given on their toys' bio cards, for the Realvision experience, [[Raindance]] provides the video and [[Grand Slam]] the audio.
* ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Brainstorm]], [[Chromedome]], [[Crosshairs]] and [[Searchlight]] are found after the main story.
* In the UK printing, the US cover is used as an interior page that is placed immediately after Megatron shoots Optimus Prime. This page doesn't mesh well with the other pages, since it exaggerates Optimus's injury, and since the art style is completely different from that of the other pages. Filler, anyone?

===UK printing===
* '''Backup strips #196:''' ''[[Action Force]]''and ''Combat Colin''
* '''Backup strips #197:''' ''[[Visionaries]]'' and ''Combat Colin''

===Covers (3)===
* '''U.S. issue 46 cover:''' Megatron and a defeated Prime by [[Jose Delbo]]
* '''UK issue 194 cover:''' Dogfight and Optimus Prime attacked by [[Art Wetherell]] and [[Stephen Baskerville]]
* '''UK issue 195 cover:''' Optimus Prime being blasted by Stephen Baskerville

{{Columnlist|2|
[[Image:MarvelUK-196.jpg|thumb|200px|center|Aunt Ethel's knitting went unrecognized as a potent Decepticon weapon.]]
[[Image:MarvelUK-197.jpg|thumb|200px|center|And for an encore, this was a FOUR-STAR story! Ha! Ha! Ha!]]
}}

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File:MarvelUK-235.jpg

2008-05-03T09:17:03Z

Omnisvalidus: Marvel UK Issue 235 - Deathbringer Cover. Art by Geoff Senior {{comiccover}}

Marvel UK Issue 235 - [[Deathbringer (comic issue)|Deathbringer]] Cover. Art by [[Geoff Senior]]
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Deathbringer (issue)

2008-05-03T09:07:00Z

Omnisvalidus: Items of Note

[[Image:MarvelUK-235.jpg|thumb|right| ]]

'''A ravaging mechanoid rampages across Earth... and holds a clue to the Creation Matrix's whereabouts.'''

{{comicnav | Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK | 235-236 | seriesname=Marvel UK | prev=Prime's Rib! | next=The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!}}

=Marvel UK issues #235-236=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Geoff Senior]], [[Staz]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[GLIB]]

*''Characters'':

*''Originally published:''

==Synopsis==
Aboard the Ark, Siren recites a Cybertronian myth about a god-like being called the Deathbringer, which has the power to create and destroy worlds.

The Autobots are aboard the Ark recovering from the Underbase battle. Nighbeat asks Optimus why he can't use the Matrix to repair all the injured Autobots. Optimus Prime reveals (for the first time) that when the Autobots launched his old body into space, they unknowingly launched the Matrix along with it. Thus, the Matrix is lost.

A communication comes in from Cloudburst of Rec Team Two, which was sent to check out a disturbance on earth. Cloudburst is badly damaged and asks for help before his communication signal is lost.

Optimus Prime and several Autobots, including Nightbeat, head to Earth, where they encounter a being calling itself Deathbringer. Deathbringer claims his purpose is to "wipe the stain of life from this planet," as he annihilates the city.

Suddenly, Optimus Prime recognizes that the being possesses the power of the Matrix, and he refuses to fight back against it. The other Autobots try to fight back, but Deathbringer quashes their attempt and heavilly damages them.

Meanwhile, Nightbeat radios the Ark, and asks Waverider for information on Deathbringer. Waverider reveals that there are two records: one the legend that Siren recited earlier, and the other a mechanoid that kills beings gripped by plague or mental illness in order to grant them relief from their suffering. Nightbeat notices that Deathbringer is being slowly eaten away by the Matrix's power, and informs Deathbringer of this. Deathbringer follows its purpose and kills itself.

==Items of Note==
* This incident was referred to in US Issue 65 [[Dark Creation]], the only time a UK story was acknowledged in the US comic.

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Dinobot Hunt!

2008-05-02T20:09:18Z

Omnisvalidus: Cover Image

[[Image:MarvelUK-050.JPG|thumb|right|300px|Where's Godzilla when you need him?]]
{{comicnav | Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK | 47–50 | seriesname=Generation 1 (Marvel UK) | prev=The Icarus Theory | next=Shooting Star!}}
'''The Autobots attempt to round up those crazy Dinobots but the Decepticons interfere....'''

==Synopsis==
After finding out that the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] have probably lost control due to their primary [[cybo-dendrons]] having burnt out {{storylink|The Icarus Theory}}, Optimus Prime assigns the [[Autobot]]s into teams to capture Snarl, Slag, Sludge and Grimlock before they can harm any [[human]]s.

The B-Team (consisting of Mirage, Brawn and Trailbreaker) are assigned to Black Rock (''not'' [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]]) Desert in [[Nevada]] to capture Snarl, which they do (thanks to the help of a prototype molecular disintegration bomb being developed at a secret army base that Snarl destroys). Unfortunately, Laserbeak has been watching, giving the [[Decepticon]]s knowledge of the Autobots' mission and they make plans to disrupt it as much as possible.

In the waterways of [[Littlewood, California]], Sludge is contentedly being filmed by Joy Meadows while the A-Team (cue music — Windcharger, Gears and Cliffjumper) look for him. Unfortunately, a Decepticon group consisting of Soundwave, Skywarp and Scavenger manage to find and knock out Sludge first. Stumbling upon the unconscious Sludge, the A-Team gets taken out by the Decepticons, pleasing Soundwave greatly.

The Decepticon plan suffers a setback when they are too late to capture Slag in [[Idaho]]. A fried Laserbeak tells them of how Jetfire, Jazz and Ironhide (of D-Team) managed to capture Slag (mainly by blocking Slag's flamethrower with Laserbeak in an attempt to make Idaho Fried Decepticon. However, Soundwave is unconcerned by this setback.

We soon find out the reason for Soundwave's lack of concern — the Decepticons have found Grimlock before the Autobots and have set Sludge on him. The town of [[Doonstown]] is reduced to a war zone as the two Dinobots fight, plunging into a frozen lake as they do. Bluestreak, Huffer and Sideswipe are early casualties as they try to stop the fight. Summoned by an urgent S.O.S., Prime, Bumblebee, Ratchet and Prowl speed to the scene. The first three arrive and Prime attempts to keep the Dinobots in the lake while Ratchet goes to tend the members of C-Team and Bumblebee finds a a hidden energy source.

The energy source turns out to be a cloaked Autobot shuttle with Windcharger, Gears, Cliffjumper (as prisoners) and a [[Sonic Lance]] on board. Bumblebee rescues the captured Autobots as Prowl transfers his shuttle's electrical systems to the hull and bails out. The shock knocks out Grimlock, but Sludge, still controlled by the Sonic Lance, lunges for Prime. Bumblebee realizes that the Sonic Lance is probably booby-trapped so he blows the shuttle up, causing Sludge to pass out before he can attack Prime.

Nearby, the Decepticons (having found an oil rig to steal energy from) hear the explosion and an elated Soundwave shouts that the Decepticons have emerged triumphant. Prime hears Soundwave but realizes he can do nothing until his injured Autobots are repaired.

==Credits==
'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art/Pencils:''' [[Will Simpson]] (#47 & #49), [[Barry Kitson]] (#48 & #50), [[Tim Perkins]] (#50)<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Marc Griffiths]] (#48)<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Stuart Place]] (all issues) with [[Jeff Anderson]] (#48)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Annie Halfacree]] (#47, #48 & #50), [[Mike Scott]] (#49)<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]<br>
*''Originally published:'' February 8 1986 – March 1, 1986

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobot]]s
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticon]]s
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human]]s
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (3)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (4)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (5)
* [[Brawn]] (6)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
* [[Huffer]] (9)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (10)
* [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] (11)
* [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (12)
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (13)
* [[Bluestreak]] (16)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (17)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (18)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (19)
* [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (20)
* [[Gears]] (21)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (29)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (30)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (31)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (32)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (15)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (22)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (23)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (24)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
* [[Unit 2]] (1)
* [[Central]] voice only (2)
* General [[Carl Thompson]] (14)
* [[Joy Meadows]] (25)
* [[Rick]] (26)
* [[Greg (human)|Greg]]'s brother (27)
* Greg (28)
|}

==Errors==
* On the last page of part 3, Sideswipe is shown to be badly injured before the transmission cuts off. In part 4, he states that he went back to the ship to call for reinforcements, then states that "I'm not totally sure my distress call got through as at that moment one of them decided to chew through my shuttle's fuel tank." Therefore he should not have been injured when talking to Prime.
* Bluestreak's and Sideswipe's injuries change between panels.
* Windcharger, Cliffjumper and Gears are a bit naive (well, stupid) when they get captured. They see blaster fire and find an unconscious Sludge but ponder on what's happened instead of thinking hang on, we're next here.

==Items of note==
* '''Cameos:''' [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (flashback), [[Tony]]
* Jazz is seen removing his flamethrower from a groin cavity — one explanation for where Transformers keep their weapons? Good thing [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] wasn't around at the time, otherwise "Is that a gun in your pocket or are you happy to see me?" would have been an awkward question to answer.
* Joy Meadows will team up with the Dinobots again in "[[In the National Interest]]" and also appears in Sludge's dream sequence in "[[Victory!]]"
* Cliffjumper gets to use his [[glass gas|glass gun]]!
* Bumblebee mentions that he has 8 other senses besides sight.
* Reprinted as part of [[IDW]]'s ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]''.
* The Decepticons win!

===References===
* Although Jetfire has been featured since [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|UK issue #35]], this is the first time in the UK comic that he is seen as an Autobot with sentience. He also loses his Decepticon symbol in this story.

===UK printing===
* Issue #47 contains the back-up strips: ''[[Iron Man]]'' — "From the Ashes" Part 1, ''[[Robo-Capers]]'' and ''[[Matt and the Cat]]''.
* Issue #48 contains the back-up strips: ''Iron Man'' — "From the Ashes" Part 2, ''Robo-Capers'' and ''Matt and the Cat''.
* Issue #49 contains the back-up strips: ''Iron Man'' — "From the Ashes" Part 3, ''Robo-Capers'' and ''Matt and the Cat''.
* Issue #50 contains the back-up strips: ''Iron Man'' — "From the Ashes" Part 4, ''Robo-Capers'' and ''Matt and the Cat''.

===Covers (4)===
* Issue #47: Snarl, Slag, Sludge and Grimlock by [[David Lloyd]].
* Issue #48: Sludge by [[Jeff Anderson]].
* Issue #49: Jetfire vs Slag by [[Geoff Senior]].
* Issue #50: Grimlock vs Sludge by [[John Higgins]].

{{Columnlist|3|
[[Image:MarvelUK-47.jpg|thumb|200px|center|47 cover]]
[[Image:MarvelUK-48.jpg|thumb|200px|center|48 cover]]
[[Image:MarvelUK-49.jpg|thumb|200px|center|49 cover]]
[[Image:MarvelUK-050.JPG|thumb|200px|center|50 cover]]
}}

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Talk:Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)

2008-04-30T12:49:57Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Episode Numbers for Dub Quotes? */

So how are we handling Headmasters-as-a-sub-frnachise? Or, more specificlaly, characters unique to it? There's not many, but they exist. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 01:05, 24 May 2006 (UTC)

Would anybody mind terribly if I reinstated the "ass" where it says how Sixshot is a "bad***"? [[User:Barutazaru|Thew]] 12:35, 30 April 2008 (UTC)
== Origin of the dub ==

"Though these episodes never aired in the United States, a version was dubbed into English overseas. Variously referred to as 'the Singapore dub' or 'the Star TV dub' (though in fact originating from RTM in Malaysia)"

Source for the last bit?--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 22:52, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

:I was told of this by Jon Talpur, a chap who knows of that sort of thing. Couldn't say where HE knows it from, though, but a quick glance at ATT notes that this nugget goes back at least five years, with the specific note that they aired on that channel with their original openings and closing, rather than the Victory title dealie. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 22:56, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
::Calling it the "RTM dub" originates from the fan Ratbat, who I was told did the proper research. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 23:10, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

==Episode Numbers for Dub Quotes?==
As a random owner of the recent DVD release in the UK which has the dub available on it, I would like to ask the following. Can someone put which Episode each of those hilarious dub quotes are from? As I would seriously like to hear them, but watching the entire series all over again would be painful (it was funny the first time round, but pretty long, and also very bad)? I'm specially interested in the Zarak one at the end, since it seems to contradict the character renaming....
Thanks![[User:Shadow Mask Prime|Shadow Mask Prime]] 12:49, 15 April 2008 (UTC)

Well the Zarak quote can be found in [[I_Risk_My_Life_for_Earth|Life Can Be Sacrificed for Peace on Earth]] according to the [[RTM 1 dub]] page. Its years since I've seen it though so I can't verify that. - [[User:Omnisvalidus|Omnisvalidus]] 12:49, 30 April 2008 (UTC)

== Page move ==

Ugh... Do we really want to be putting stuff like "the" in titles of franchises, cartoons, etc.? For some reason that really bugs me. I like the idea of making an epiosde or comic issue title exact, including punctuation and such, but for something like this I really think the shorter and very easy to remember "Headmasters (cartoon)" is preferable. I similarly prefer Masterforce and its stuff to be where they are now, just at [[Masterforce]], without a "Super-God" or "Chojin". For example, if we insist on being precise about titles of franchises and TV shows, we have to change Beast Machines to ''Beast Machines: Transformers'', include "super life-form" in most of the Japanese titles, decide arbitrarily where to put colons, etc.. It is a huge can of worms that I think we should just avoid by using simple, easily-understood names. The [[Help:Contents|help pages]] currently say that franchise and series articles should be written "without redundancies". To me, that includes the word "the". --[[User:Steve-o|Steve-o]] 21:21, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

:I'd have to say that in the interests of accuracy, I'd ''really'' like to see "The Headmasters" and "Super-God Masterforce" in use. "Transformers", I can't say I'm bothered about, as it's decidedly on the redundant side, given where we are. In these two particular cases, though, all I can see it as is propogating ignorance. ''Very'' few people actually realise that ''Headmasters'' is called ''The Headmasters'' - it's logo is even specially designed around the fact that it's a two-worder, with a little star between the "the" and "Headmasters." And yeah, okay, that's only a "the," so I can see how it seems a bit pointless, but... ''Super-God Masterforce'' is the ''name of the show''. That's like... calling "Desperate Housewives" just "Housewives."

:(Oh, and as a sidebar, HM, MF and Zone all omit the "Super-robot-life" bit. Only the dub of the US show and Victory include that tag.) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 21:40, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

::I strongly agree with Chris. The "Housewives" comparison is apt. -[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 23:55, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

:::We're talking about using the leading The on the cartoon pages, not the franchise pages, right? I'm down with that. If we use The in comic book stories that start with it-- dude,, it's the actual title of the series.
:::The franchise pages, OTOH, are somethign we made to guide people. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 00:47, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

::::I agree with Chris. Personally, I'd have liked it to be [[Transformers: The Headmasters]], but removing words from the subtitle (for lack of a better term) has the same logic as turning "Beast Wars" into "Wars". The only difference is that "Headmasters" and "Masterforce" are more unique words than "Wars". [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 21:49, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

::I, too, agree with Chris.
::Incidentally, I think this logic should also apply to "The [[Fallen]]" and "The [[One]]," which are also more titles than names. Just thought I'd throw that out there. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 21:59, 21 June 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Altered Image!

2008-04-01T10:39:49Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Synopsis */ - Continued from Dry Run! not Salvage!

[[Image:GalvatronInAlteredImage.jpg|thumb|right|Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the nuttiest of them all?]]
'''Megatron and Galvatron finally come face to face.'''

'''Published in:''' '''[[Transformers Annual 1989]]'''<br>
'''Followed by: ''' [[Prime Bomb!]]<br>

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] (Plot), [[Ian Rimmer]] (Script) <br>
'''Pencillers:''' [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Lee Sullivan]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Tom Frame]]<br>
'''Colouring:''' [[Steve White]]

*''Characters: ''[[Megatron]], [[Galvatron]]
*''Originally published:'' Decmeber 1988

==Synopsis==
[[Image:MegatronVsGalvatron.jpg|thumb|left|So many filthy captions...so little time!]]

{{note|This story continues from the mainline comic story [[Dry Run!]]}}

Megatron tracks down Galvatron after being primed as a weapon by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Unwilling to believe that Galvatron could be his future self, Megatron violently attacks him, much to Galvatron’s annoyance. Afraid that he might destroy himself if he fights back with all his power, Galvatron manages to keep Megatron at bay. Only when Galvatron mentions that [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] would one day throw the damaged Megatron ino space does Megatron calm down.

Intrigued, Megatron asks what Galvatron ''did'' to Starscream. Upon learning the answer, decides that the two have a lot in common, and that they should perhaps join forces.

Dun-dun-''duuuunnnnnnnnnn''!

{{note|This story is continued in the mainline comic story [[Time Wars]].}}

{{-}}

==Errors==
TBA

{{-}}
==Items of note==
* Shockwave conceived the idea of using Megatron as a weapon in "[[Enemy Action]]" and recovered Megatron's body in "[[Salvage!]]".

* The reference to Starscream is, of course, a reference to the events of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', after the [[Battle of Autobot City]], which is part of the future-past in one of the UK comic's timelines.

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Salvage!

2008-04-01T10:38:52Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Synopsis */ - Continued in Dry Run not Altered Image

{{Template:Disambig3|Salvage}}
[[Image:MarvelUK-161.jpg|thumb|right|The new series of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) doesn't go well.]]
'''Shockwave resurrects Megatron and primes him as a weapon to use against Galvatron.'''

{{comicnav | Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK | 160-161 | seriesname=Generation 1 (Marvel UK) | prev=The Desert Island of Space! | next=Pretender to the Throne!}}

=Marvel UK issues #160-161=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Lee Sullivan]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Tom Frame]] (160), [[Glib]] (161)<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Euan Peters]]<br>

*''Characters:'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Richard Branson]], [[Overbite (G1)|Jawbreaker]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Blitzwing]], [[Ultra Magnus]], [[Sizzle]], [[Fizzle]], [[Guzzle]], [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Shockwave]], [[Snaptrap]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (illusion), [[Straxus]] (illusion),
*''Originally published:'' 9th April 1988 - 16th April 1988

==Synopsis==
In London, Virgin boss Richard Branson finances a cleanup operation to remove the remains of Megatron and [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]] from the bottom of the River Thames where they had been since their battle in [[Ancient Relics!]]
[[Image:Richardbranson.jpg|thumb|right|Ricard Branson begins his quest to get a cameo role in everything.]]
No sooner have they been lifted clear than the [[Seacon]], Jawbreaker leaps from the water and cuts the chains holding them to the cranes. Thrust, Dirge, Ramjet and Blitzwing then swoop in and attach harnesses and carry them away to Shockwave.

A few hours later the [[Sparkabot|Sparkabots]] finish digging Ultra Magnus out from underneath [[Mount Verona]]. Ultra Magnus is at first disoriented; haunted by the memory of Galvatron and the many defeats he had suffered at his hands. Catching sight of Megatron and Centurion being flown past by the Decepticons they decide to follow after them.

Some time later in the [[Decepticon Fortress]], Snaptrap has repaired Megatron’s body but his mind is broken. Shockwave is planning to use him as a weapon against Galvatron and so orders Snaptrap to use the [[psycho-probe]] in an attempt to repair his mind.

Ultra Magnus and the Sparkabots have made their way to the base of the fortress and are discussing how they will stop the Decepticons from reactivating Megatron, when to Ultra Magnus’ dismay, Galvatron, who has been spying on Shockwave, reveals his presence and tells them that he cannot allow them to interfere with Megatron’s resurrection.

Inside the fortress the psycho-probe is forcing Megatron to confront his deepest fears through a series of visions; unfortunately he is not handling this very well and is terrified of an image of Optimus Prime.

Ultra Magnus is having similar problems outside when confronted by Galvatron and is also cowering in fear, much to Galvatron’s amusement.

Megatron is confronted by a second image, this time of Lord Straxus, the Decepticon leader from Cybertron, who had attempted to take over his body in [[Resurrection!|Resurrection]]. Straxus taunts Megatron and destroys the image of Optimus Prime, telling Megatron that soon he will be in control. This finally snaps Megatron from his fearful state, he attacks and rips the image of Straxus apart.

Having finally defeated his inner demons his mind snaps back to sanity. Shockwave takes advantage and uses the psycho-probe to brainwash Megatron into believing that Galvatron is his enemy and that he must destroy him

Outside Galvatron is taunting Ultra Magnus, who has become paralysed with fear. Galvatron begins to beat up the Sparkabots, while Ultra Magnus stands impotently by. Still haunted by his many defeats Ultra Magnus ultimately forces himself to confront his fear and he attacks Galvatron. Driven by fear turned to rage he manages to beat Galvatron who retreats. Ultra Magnus, with a renewed confidence declares that the next time he meets Galvatron will be the last.

''Note: this story is continued in [[Dry Run!]].''

==Errors==
*What qualifies Snaptrap to perform repairs on Megatron?

==Items of note==
*Shockwave decided to use Megatron as a weapon against Galvatron at the end of [[Enemy Action!]]
*Here Megatron is forced to confront a vision of Lord Straxus, whose mind has infected Megatron’s after the botched mind swap in [[Resurrection!|Resurrection]]. He defeats him subconsciously, thereby giving him the strength to reassert his own personality. Ironically this Megatron is later shown to be a clone created by Straxus that became infected with Megatron’s personality. {{storylink|Two Megatrons!}}
*Despite Ultra Magnus' vow to defeat Galvatron once and for all the next time they meet, this is actually the last time that they will come face to face.
*The Decepticon Fortress was first built by the Decepticons in [[Power Play!|Power Play]] and later abandoned.

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Earthforce

2007-12-12T16:26:03Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Marvel Comics UK continuity */ Link corrected

:''Earthforce is a group of [[Earth]]-stationed [[Autobot]]s in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Earthforce.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fighting crime in a never time!]]

'''Earthforce''' is the name of a cell of [[Autobot]]s commanded by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and stationed on [[Earth]] to counter the rising threats of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and their respective armies. Grimlock formed his group as a reaction to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s command regimen, which he interprets as weak and counterproductive to ending the [[Decepticon]] menace.

Earthforce's base of operations is in northern [[Canada]]. They get into lots of not-so-serious hijinx.

''(More importantly, it's the source of a huge continuity trainwreck in the latter issues of the Marvel Comics UK series.)''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
[[Image:Prowllittlemen.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Why can't it be more like 1984?]]
After [[Galvatron (G1)#Other versions of Galvatron|Galvatron]] ''(uh, one of them)'' revived [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Sunstreaker]], and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] on the [[Ark]], intent on mind-controlling them, they rebelled and sealed Galvatron away in the Ark's medbay. {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}} As [[Unicron]] neared [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] dispatched Wheeljack and Prowl to the [[Arizona]] desert to investigate Decepticon activity. Musing about the simplicity of the old days, they stumbled across [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, and the [[Stunticon]]s, deep into a plan to detonate Earth's atmosphere and convert it into [[Energon]]. {{storylink|Starting Over!}}

Meanwhile, the [[Dinobots]] were ambushed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ravage]], and the [[Battlecharger]]s, demanding to know how Grimlock was able to revive them without using the [[Creation Matrix]]. In the middle of the Dinobots' retaliation, Optimus Prime interrupted them angrily, asking them to be mindful of the humans' civilization and to adhere to the [[Autobot Code]]. {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}} Back on the Ark, Grimlock once again announced his dissatisfaction with Prime's leadership and threatened to take his Dinobots and leave the Autobots for good. Optimus Prime dismissed Grimlock's behavior as a tantrum, prompting a battle between the two that ended in stalemate. Conceding to Grimlock partially, Optimus Prime allowed Grimlock to be the Autobot Commander on Earth, so long as he play less rough than usual. A group of Autobots entered the room and announced that Prowl and Wheeljack had foiled Megatron's plan to detonate Earth's atmosphere, but were in danger and needed backup. With Prime's blessing, these Autobots joined the Dinobots to form the Earthforce. {{storylink|Break-Away!}}

==Continuity problems==
Part of an attempt to help sell Europe's [[Classics (Euro)|Classics]] line of reissues, the Earthforce stories, black and white backup material for the issue's "main" story, intentionally harken back to the simpler era of ''Transformers''' early years. The Earthforce stories share much in common with the main Marvel Comics UK continuity from which it branched. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is in his Powermaster form. Grimlock has recently revived his [[Dinobot]]s and several Autobots with [[Nucleon]]. Many threads tie directly in from previous stories, such as the remaining Wreckers from [[Time Wars]] and their various dramas with the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]].

However, many of these tie-ins were referred to in advance of them actually occurring in the continuity proper. It appears to the reader that writer [[Simon Furman]] knew vaguely what was going to happen in the future of the comic, so although he wrote these stories with this future in mind, when these links came to be, there was no possible place or loophole for these events to occur. For example:
* [[Galvatron II]] could not have possibly awoken several Autobots on the [[Ark]] prior to the Unicron War. ''(Though there is room for debate as to exactly which [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] this is.)''
* Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave, and Shockwave could not possibly have been feuding on Earth.
* The second Decepticon Civil War did not include a third faction lead by Megatron.
* There's no room in the Marvel US/UK timeline between Grimlock reviving his Dinobots on [[Hydrus Four]] and the arrival of [[Unicron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for Grimlock to return to Optimus Prime, get in a fight with him, and end up on Earth for an extended period of time fighting Megatron and Shockwave and Soundwave and Starscream while all of them are confirmed as being elsewhere.

Yikes.
[[Image:Grimlockwasthatwise.jpg|left|thumb|300px|We're in two places at once!]]
Interestingly, Grimlock's Earthforce cast shows up in "[[On the Edge of Extinction!]]" as Grimlock arrives from Earth on the Ark. Though the presence of most of them could be explained by the need to push their [[Action Master]] toys (and it seems to be the only reason [[Blaster]] is there, as he was not an Earthforce character), the appearances of Skids, Ironhide, Silverbolt, and especially Sunstreaker are conspicuous, considering the Earthforce stories. (Sunstreaker's only prominent use in the Marvel Comics was in Earthforce. He was offline for most of it otherwise.) Wheeljack mentions they are freshly returned from near-death by Nucleon, quickly eliminating any possibility for Earthforce to have recently occurred.

==Trivia==
* According the the ''Prey'' trade paperback collection, Earthforce is stationed in northern Canada because [[Simon Furman]] really likes polar bears. This is why there's one drawn in nearly every establishing shot.

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A Plague of Insecticons

2007-12-06T11:25:21Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Continuity Errors */

{{disambig2|the cartoon episode|the similarly-named the Marvel UK Annual story|Plague of the Insecticons!}}
{{episodenav|g1|season=1|15|prev=Countdown to Extinction|next=Heavy Metal War}}

'''Writers:''' Writers

Reports of giant insects terrorizing a South American village leads the [[Decepticon]]s to discover their long-lost comrades, the [[Insecticons]], who have adapted to life away from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]ian technology by learning how to convert any material they eat into [[Energon]].

'''Major Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Minor Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Original Air Date:''' Date

==Summary==
Extended summary

==Notes==
===Technical/Animation Glitches===
* When [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]] is first seen, it's colored silver instead of orange.
* When the Autobots and Spike board Skyfire, Bumblebee and Spike remain visible for a split second as the door closes behind them, not in front of them as one would expect. They inexplicably disappear in the very next shot, when Skyfire takes off.
* When the Decepticons and Insecticons flee from the field, Thundercracker in jet mode is colored in Skyfire's white-and-red palette.

===Continuity Errors===
*If the Insecticons had landed four million years ''before'' the crash of the ''Ark'', and have presumably been active throughout all previous episodes, how come neither the Autobots nor the Decepticons had never learned of their existence until this episode, and when they did learn, they did it simultaneously? It's entirely possible to retcon this by claiming that the Insecticons were [[protoform]]s who had not come online, and were activated by the pod as a method of preserving them. However, the protoform concept hadn't been introduced yet, so...
*How does Skyfire manage to hide in the bushes with the other, short Autobots? He's about four Bumblebees tall!
*Why do the Decepticons and the Insecticons not know each other if they were all on board the [[Nemesis]]? Even if you assume that there were lots of Decepticons on board and Megatron didn’t know them all personally (which in itself is doubtful) the Insecticons must surely know who Megatron is!

===Transformers References===
*References

===Real-World References===
*Reference

==External Links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/a_plague_of_insecticons.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Talk:Underbase Saga

2007-11-30T10:09:41Z

Omnisvalidus:

==Redirect?==
Should this really be a redirect to one issue? The Underbase Saga spanned issue 47 to 50. -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 15:12, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
: It certainly shouldn't be pointing to the LAST issue of it. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:22, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
:: Possibly it should point to [[Underbase]]. I welcome debate. [[User:JW|JW]] 15:26, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

:::Should it be a redirect at all? Wouldn't a short article explaining which issues the saga relates to with links to each issue be better? [[User:Omnisvalidus|Omnisvalidus]] 10:09, 30 November 2007 (UTC)<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Unspace

2007-11-28T12:48:16Z

Omnisvalidus: Link added.

'''Transwarp''' is the general name for the technology that the spacecraft in the [[Beast Wars]] use to power their flights through space and [[Time travel|time]]. A transwarp engine, like those aboard the [[Maximal]]'s [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]] and the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]'s [[Darksyde]], runs on transwarp cells. Each engine uses a number of smaller cells. The cells can also be removed and used individually on smaller craft such as shuttles and [[stasis pod]]s.

Each transwarp engine also generates its own transwarp signature that can be used to track its movements or pin down its current location.

Additionally, '''transwarp shunt''' technology allows a traveler to move through space and time without a ship. Instead, the traveler simply stands upon a platform to be transported to the desired place and time. The platform is not transported along with he traveler, so if he wishes to return, there must be another transwarp shunt devise on the other end, or he must bring along the parts to build one.

==Beast Wars==
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
As part of a scheme to change history and allow the [[Decepticon]]s to win the [[Great War]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] used a transwarp-capable ship (the [[Darksyde]]) to travel to Earth during the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s dormancy. [[Optimus Primal]] and his crew followed in the [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]] to stop Megatron.

===IDW's ''Beast Wars'' comic books===
[[Magmatron]] used a transwarp shunt to travel to the middle of Megatron's and Optimus Primal's Beast War in order to capture [[Maximal]] [[protoform]]s. As an additional prize for his masters, he intended to send Magatron back to Cybertron, but was tricked by [[Razorbeast]] and [[Optimus Minor]], causing Magmatron himself to be sent back instead.

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Man of Iron (issue)

2007-11-28T12:17:29Z

Omnisvalidus: /* US printing */ Its only a Union Jack when flown on a ship otherwise its the Union Flag (sorry being really picky here!)

[[Image:MarvelUK-010.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Mirage...the Autobots' peeping Tom.]]
'''The Autobots travel to England to track down the source of a coded Cybertronian signal...but the Decepticons aren't far behind.'''

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=Marvel UK issues #9{{n-}}12=
(Story was reprinted in: Marvel US issues #33{{n-}}34)

'''Writer:''' [[Steve Parkhouse]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[John Ridgway]] (1 & 2) & [[Mike Collins]] (3 & 4)<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Gina Hart]] (1 & 2) & [[Josie Fermin]] (3 & 4)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Richard Starkings]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Sheila Cranna]]<br>

*''Characters:'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Sammy Harker]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Mirage]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Man of Iron (character)|Man of Iron]], [[Navigator]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]

*''Originally published:'' 12 January 1985 {{n-}} 23 February 1985

==Synopsis==
The Decepticon jets attack the English castle at Stansham and plant an underground probe before leaving. Not far away, Sammy Harker, the son of the castle's curator is playing in the woods when he comes face to face with Jazz. Terrified he runs home, only to be followed by Jazz in his car mode.

Arriving home in shock Sammy tells his tale which makes his father think of the old legend of the Man of Iron. In the 11th Century the Man of Iron, a giant metal man was seen in the vicinity of Stansham castle on three occasions. He did battle with an attacking force using a "javelin of flame" before disappearing again. Sammy’s father then shows him a 900 year old picture showing the Man of Iron which Sammy thinks looks like the robot he saw.

That night Sammy is troubled by strange dreams of robots and jet fighters. Unbeknown to him, his dreams are part reality as Mirage visits his house and steals the picture of the Man of Iron.

The following day Sammy is intrigued to see a white Porsche parked outside his house. The Man of Iron picture is on the back seat. The door opens and Sammy gets inside, but as Sammy’s mother comes out the door closes and Jazz drives off with Sammy.

Jazz manages to calm Sammy and convince him that he will come to no harm. He is taking him to Optimus Prime. Along the way, Mirage, Trailbreaker and Bluestreak join them. Then they are attacked by Thundercracker who badly injures Trailbreaker before being shot down himself by Bluestreak.

They eventually reach the shuttle ship where Prime is waiting. He explains to Sammy that they have been tracking a signal from an ancient Autobot ship. He believes that the Autobots on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] sent a rescue ship for them after they crashed on Earth only for the ship to crash itself. The Man of Iron is an Autobot who occasionally reactivates in an attempt to complete its mission. The Decepticons want to destroy the ship and its occupants and the Autobots are trying to stop them.

The army are investigating the Decepticon attack on the castle and digging at the point where their probe landed. Suddenly the ground shakes and the Man of Iron appears from a hidden door in the ground. Then the Decepticons attack and the Man of Iron is destroyed.

Jazz and the Autobots arrive and drive the Decepticons away, returning Sammy to his family as well. Prime decides that given the Decepticon menace they can't possibly consider returning to Cybertron and abandoning the Earth. He is equally unwilling to leave the rescue ship intact and orders Jazz to destroy it.

Deep inside the ship, [[Navigator]] lays unconscious waiting for the time when his attendant, the Man of Iron, will awaken him to complete his mission. That time will never arrive as above Jazz fires a missile that completely vaporises the ship and its occupant.

==Errors==
* The cover to the US reprint in issue #33 featured a mis-colored [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (complete with Decepticon [[Faction symbols|faction symbol]]) being attacked by medieval knights. Megatron does not feature in the story and the 'Man of Iron' only bears a passing resemblance to him.

==Items of note==
* This is the first UK-originated story. The Man of Iron along with "[[The Enemy Within!]]" and "[[Raiders of the Last Ark]]" were used to fill the gap while waiting for new US material after the initial 4-issue miniseries.
* The story implies that all the Transformers names are code-names and that their real names would be unpronounceable
* When reprinted in ''[[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]]'' #3, each issue/chapter was given its own subtitle. These were:
#"First Encounter"
#"Kidnapped!"
#"You've Got Friends?"
#"Battlefield Castle Stansham"
* The 'Man of Iron's' design seems to be based on a combination of Jazz and Megatron's body designs.
* Part 2 depicts a very surreal dream sequence with Sammy Harker dreaming about the Transformers.
* At the end of part 2 when Sammy is 'kidnapped' by Jazz in his car mode, a public service message was printed at the bottom of the page warning about the dangers of accepting lifts from strangers.
*The identity of the [[Skyraider]] responsible for the death of the Man of Iron is a bit confusing. The original art is black-and-white, but the color cover to the issue presents it to be Skywarp, which is supported by the in-story dialogue ("There's another one! It just seemed to appear from nowhere!"), suggesting use of his teleporting ability. When the story was reprinted in ''Collected Comics'', however, the killer was colored as Thundercracker, which resulted in a quiz question in a later UK annual that named him as the do'er of the deed (although the previous issue's cover showed that Thundercracker was the jet shot down by Bluestreak in the third installment). And as if things weren't confused enough already, when the US reprint of the story was recolored, the killer was colored as Starscream!
* The timeframe of this story is open to question. It was originally published after "[[The Last Stand]]" and before "[[The New Order]]" when all the Autobots and Decepticons were deactivated. It is assumed to take place at some point during either "[[Prisoner of War!]]" or "The Last Stand".
* This story was originally published in black and white and was subsequently colorized for later printings.

==US printing==
[[Image:MarvelUS-33.jpg|thumb|left|Perhaps Nel Yomtov's worst miscoloration yet!]]
[[Image:MarvelUS-34.jpg|thumb|right|Humans in the UK are no better about attacking their would-be saviors than humans in the US.]]

* US issue #33 reprints UK issues #9{{n-}}10.
** The box at the top left of issue #33 also features a Union Flag behind the image of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]].
** "Man of Iron" was reprinted in US issues #33 & 34 as an emergency filler.
** The cover to the US reprint in issue #33 contains the following melodramatic statement {{m-}} '''You won't believe it! Your eyes will bug out!! An explosive saga from the house of ideas!!!'''
* US Issue #34 reprints UK issues #11{{n-}}12.

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The Transformers (Marvel comic)

2007-11-23T12:36:34Z

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[[Image:MarvelUS-01.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The heroic Autobots fight to crush Earth's highways.]]

{{quote|Four million years ago, they came from '''Cybertron''', a world composed entirely of machinery... a world torn by an age-old war between the heroic '''Autobots''' and the evil '''Decepticons'''. These incredibly powerful living robots, capable of converting themselves into land and air vehicles, weapons and other mechanical forms, continue their conflict here on '''Earth'''. They are... '''THE TRANSFORMERS'''|Generation 1 introductory blurb}}

'''''The Transformers''''', the monthly comic book published in the US by [[Marvel Comics]], was the very first original fiction to feature the famous robots in disguise, as well as the longest-running. It started life as a four-issue, bimonthly limited series in 1984, but proved so popular that it continued publication as an ongoing monthly until spring of 1991. The series ultimately reached 80 issues and spun off several miniseries.

The series established the [[Marvel Comics continuity]], which would form the basis for several successor stories over the years.

Nearly all of the US stories were later published by Marvel UK, along with new stories that fit between the gaps of the US tales. See ''[[#Marvel UK|Marvel UK]]'' below.

==Marvel US==
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">Marvel US issues:</font>'''
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|| [[The Transformers (comic issue)|#1]] | [[Power Play!|#2]] | [[Prisoner of War!|#3]] | [[The Last Stand|#4]] | [[The New Order|#5]] | [[The Worse of Two Evils!|#6]] | [[Warrior School!|#7]] | [[Repeat Performance!|#8]] | [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#9]] | [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|#10]] | [[Brainstorm!|#11]] | [[Prime Time!|#12]] | [[Shooting Star!|#13]] | [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#14]] | [[I, Robot-Master!|#15]] | [[Plight of the Bumblebee!|#16]] | [[The Smelting Pool!|#17]] | [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|#18]] | [[Command Performances!|#19]] | [[Showdown!|#20]] | [[Aerialbots over America!|#21]] | [[Heavy Traffic!|#22]] | [[Decepticon Graffiti!|#23]] | [[Afterdeath!|#24]] | [[Gone But Not Forgotten!|#25]] | [[Funeral for a Friend!|#26]] | [[King of the Hill!|#27]] | [[Mechanical Difficulties!|#28]] | [[Crater Critters|#29]] | [[The Cure!|#30]] | [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|#31]] | [[Used Autobots|#32]] | [[Man of Iron!|#33]] | [[Man of Iron!|#34]] | [[Child's Play (comic issue)|#35]] | [[Spacehikers!|#36]] | [[Toy Soldiers!|#37]] | [[Trial by Fire!|#38]] | [[The Desert Island of Space!|#39]] | [[Pretender to the Throne!|#40]] | [[Totalled!|#41]] | [[People Power!|#42]] | [[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|#43]] | [[The Cosmic Carnival!|#44]] | [[Monstercon from Mars!|#45]] | [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|#46]] | [[Club Con!|#47]] | [[The Flames of Boltax!|#48]] | [[Cold War!|#49]] | [[Dark Star!|#50]] | [[The Man in the Machine!|#51]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#52]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#53]] | [[King 'Con!|#54]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#55]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#56]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#57]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#58]] | [[Skin Deep|#59]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#60]] | [[Primal Scream|#61]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#62]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#63]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#64]] | [[Dark Creation|#65]] | [[All Fall Down!|#66]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#67]] | [[The Human Factor!|#68]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#69]] | [[The Price of Life!|#70]] | [[Surrender!|#71]] | [[...All This and Civil War 2|#72]] | [[Out of Time!|#73]] | [[The Void! (Marvel US comic)|#74]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#75]] | [[Still Life!|#76]] | [[Exodus! (issue)|#77]] | [[A Savage Circle!|#78]] | [[The Last Autobot?|#79]] | [[End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|#80]]
|}

===Related mini-series===
* ''[[G.I. Joe and the Transformers]]''
* ''[[Headmasters (comic)|Headmasters]]''
* ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]''

===Overview===
[[Image:MarvelUS-75.jpg|thumb|left|150px|He's authorized to devour anyone not in the current product line.]]

The story begins with a brief history of Cybertron and its civil war, which eventually causes the planet to become lost in space. Battling aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', the original 28 characters crash-land on Earth four million years ago and awaken in the (then) present day of 1984. The quest for fuel becomes their initial goal, driving the first several issues.

The book soon built its own elaborate and wide-reaching universe, including hundreds of characters{{m-}}Transformers, humans, aliens{{m-}}on Earth, Cybertron, and beyond. Late in the series, a long-running plot brought in the sinister menace of Unicron, giving him a backstory and build-up that for many fans surpassed his original appearance in [[The Transformers: The Movie]] for storytelling and gravitas.

As the first fiction in the entire franchise, the initial issues of ''Transformers'' were breaking completely new ground. Early issues contain a variety of plot points and conventions, some of which would go on to shape the very mythos... and others that would fall by the wayside, forgotten and hilariously quaint. The concept of the life-giving Creation Matrix is a good example of the former group; "naturally occurring gears and levers" comes to mind for the latter.

Because it was a book intended [[to sell toys]], it featured an ever-rotating cast. New Transformers were often hastily brought in to meet the demands of Hasbro, and older "product" was often swept aside, or killed off ''en masse'' in [[Dark Star!|epic climactic battles]].

The book was also notable for some wild swings in writing quality, as serious plots alternated with such strange concepts as [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|Micromaster wrestling]] and [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|ridiculous bounty hunters]]. Some of this may be attributed to writer Bob Budiansky's eventual burn-out; after years of having to warp his stories around to meet the latest toy-appearance demands from Hasbro, his later writing on the book showed a decline in quality (for which he is somewhat unfairly remembered by fans, considering his fundamental role in shaping the Transformers universe and most of its characters). Still, even such oddball stories as [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom]] and [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?]] have both their merits and their fans.

Several subsequent series would build upon the series; see ''[[Marvel Comics continuity]]'' for more information.

{{-}}

===Creative Team===
The book featured two primary writers: [[Bob Budiansky]] edited the original 4-part limited series and wrote the book from issue #5 to issue #55. After that, [[Simon Furman]], already heavily experienced from his work on the UK book, took up the reins until the book was canceled at issue #80.

A number of artists worked on ''Transformers'', but the most frequent pencilers include [[Frank Springer]], [[Don Perlin]], [[Jose Delbo]], [[Geoff Senior]], and [[Andrew Wildman]]. Also of particular note is colorist [[Nel Yomtov]], who colored every single issue of the book, as well as all of the related mini-series.

==Marvel UK==
'''Marvel UK''' produced a G1 comic which ran for 332 issues, reprinting the American stories and adding in many new stories built around them.

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|| [[The Transformers (comic issue)|#1]] | [[The Transformers (comic issue)|#2]] | [[Power Play!|#3]] | [[Power Play!|#4]] | [[Prisoner of War!|#5]] | [[Prisoner of War!|#6]] | [[The Last Stand|#7]] | [[The Last Stand|#8]] | [[Man of Iron!|#9]] | [[Man of Iron!|#10]] | [[Man of Iron!|#11]] | [[Man of Iron!|#12]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#13]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#14]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#15]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#16]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#17]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#18]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#19]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#20]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#21]] | [[The New Order|#22]] | [[The New Order|#23]] | [[The Worse of Two Evils!|#24]] | [[The Worse of Two Evils!|#25]] | [[Warrior School!|#26]] | [[Repeat Performance!|#27]] | [[Repeat Performance!|#28]] | [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!|#29]] | [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!|#30]] | [[The Wrath of Guardian!|#31]] | [[The Wrath of Grimlock!|#32]] | [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#33]] | [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#34]] | [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|#35]] | [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|#36]] | [[Brainstorm!|#37]] | [[Brainstorm!|#38]] | [[Prime Time!|#39]] | [[Prime Time!|#40]] | [[Christmas Breaker!|#41]] | [[Crisis of Command!|#42]] | [[Crisis of Command!|#43]] | [[Crisis of Command!|#44]] | [[The Icarus Theory|#45]] | [[The Icarus Theory|#46]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#47]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#48]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#49]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#50]] | [[Shooting Star!|#51]] | [[Shooting Star!|#52]] | [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#53]] | [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#54]] | [[I, Robot Master!|#55]] | [[I, Robot Master!|#56]] | [[Plight of the Bumblebee!|#57]] | [[Plight of the Bumblebee!|#58]] | [[Robot Buster!|#59]] | [[Robot Buster!|#60]] | [[Devastation Derby!|#61]] | [[Devastation Derby!|#62]] | [[Second Generation!|#63]] | [[Second Generation!|#64]] | [[Second Generation!|#65]] | [[The Smelting Pool!|#66]] | [[The Smelting Pool!|#67]] | [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|#68]] | [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|#69]] | [[Command Performances|#70]] | [[Command Performances|#71]] | [[Showdown!|#72]] | [[Showdown!|#73]] | [[In the National Interest|#74]] | [[In the National Interest|#75]] | [[In the National Interest|#76]] | [[In the National Interest|#77]] | [[Target 2006|#78]] | [[Target 2006|#79]] | [[Target 2006|#80]] | [[Target 2006|#81]] | [[Target 2006|#82]] | [[Target 2006|#83]] | [[Target 2006|#84]] | [[Target 2006|#85]] | [[Target 2006|#86]] | [[Target 2006|#87]] | [[Target 2006|#88]] | [[Aerialbots over America!|#89]] | [[Aerialbots over America!|#90]] | [[Heavy Traffic!|#91]] | [[Heavy Traffic!|#92]] | [[The Gift|#93]] | [[Decepticon Graffiti!|#94]] | [[Decepticon Graffiti!|#95]] | [[Prey!|#96]] | [[Prey!|#97]] | [[...The Harder They Die!|#98]] | [[Under Fire!|#99]] | [[Distant Thunder!|#100]] | [[Fallen Angel|#101]] | [[Fallen Angel|#102]] | [[Resurrection!|#103]] | [[Resurrection!|#104]] | [[Afterdeath!|#105]] | [[Afterdeath!|#106]] | [[Gone But Not Forgotten!|#107]] | [[Gone But Not Forgotten!|#108]] | [[Funeral for a Friend!|#109]] | [[Funeral for a Friend!|#110]] | [[King of the Hill!|#111]] | [[King of the Hill!|#112]] | [[Wanted - Galvatron Dead or Alive|#113]] | [[Wanted - Galvatron Dead or Alive|#114]] | [[Burning Sky!|#115]] | [[Burning Sky!|#116]] | [[Hunters!|#117]] | [[Hunters!|#118]] | [[Fire on High!|#119]] | [[Fire on High!|#120]] | [[Mechanical Difficulties!|#121]] | [[Mechanical Difficulties!|#122]] | [[Crater Critters|#123]] | [[Crater Critters|#124]] | [[Ancient Relics!|#125]] | [[The Cure!|#126]] | [[The Cure!|#127]] | [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|#128]] | [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|#129]] | [[Worlds Apart!|#130]] | [[Worlds Apart!|#131]] | [[Kup's Story!|#132]] | [[Headhunt|#133]] | [[Headhunt|#134]] | [[Grudge Match!|#135]] | [[Grudge Match!|#136]] | [[Ladies' Night|#137]] | [[Ladies' Night|#138]] | [[Used Autobots|#139]] | [[Used Autobots|#140]] | [[Child's Play (comic issue)|#141]] | [[Child's Play (comic issue)|#142]] | [[Spacehikers!|#143]] | [[Spacehikers!|#144]] | [[Stargazing|#145]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#146]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#147]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#148]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#149]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#150]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#151]] | [[Enemy Action!|#152]] | [[Enemy Action!|#153]] | [[Toy Soldiers!|#154]] | [[Toy Soldiers!|#155]] | [[Trial by Fire!|#156]] | [[Trial by Fire!|#157]] | [[The Desert Island of Space!|#158]] | [[The Desert Island of Space!|#159]] | [[Salvage!|#160]] | [[Salvage!|#161]] | [[Pretender to the Throne!|#162]] | [[Pretender to the Throne!|#163]] | [[City of Fear!|#164]] | [[City of Fear!|#165]] | [[Legion of the Lost!|#166]] | [[Legion of the Lost!|#167]] | [[Meltdown!|#168]] | [[Meltdown!|#169]] | [[Deadly Games!|#170]] | [[Deadly Games!|#171]] | [[Wrecking Havoc|#172]] | [[Wrecking Havoc|#173]] | [[Totalled!|#174]] | [[Totalled!|#175]] | [[People Power!|#176]] | [[People Power!|#177]] | [[The Cosmic Carnival!|#178]] | [[The Cosmic Carnival!|#179]] | [[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|#180]] | [[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|#181]] | [[Space Pirates!|#182]] | [[Space Pirates!|#183]] | [[Space Pirates!|#184]] | [[Space Pirates!|#185]] | [[Space Pirates!|#186]] | [[Space Pirates!|#187]] | [[Firebug!|#188]] | [[Dry Run!|#189]] | [[Monstercon from Mars!|#190]] | [[Monstercon from Mars!|#191]] | [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|#192]] | [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|#193]] | [[Club Con!|#194]] | [[Club Con!|#195]] | [[The Flames of Boltax!|#196]] | [[The Flames of Boltax!|#197]] | [[Cold Comfort and Joy!|#198]] | [[Time Wars|#199]] | [[Time Wars|#200]] | [[Time Wars|#201]] | [[Time Wars|#202]] | [[Time Wars|#203]] | [[Time Wars|#204]] | [[Time Wars|#205]] | [[Cold War!|#206]] | [[Cold War!|#207]] | [[Dark Star!|#208]] | [[Dark Star!|#209]] | [[Dark Star!|#210]] | [[The Man in the Machine!|#211]] | [[The Man in the Machine!|#212]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#213]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#214]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#215]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#216]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#217]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#218]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#219]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#220]] | [[Survivors!|#221]] | [[Survivors!|#222]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#223]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#224]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#225]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#226]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#227]] | [[(Double) Deal of the Century!|#228]] | [[Hunting Party!|#229]] | [[The Big Shutdown!|#230]] | [[The Big Shutdown!|#231]] | [[King 'Con!|#232]] | [[King 'Con!|#233]] | [[King 'Con!|#234]] | [[King 'Con!|#235]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#236]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#237]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#238]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#239]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#240]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#241]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#242]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#243]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#244]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#245]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#246]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#247]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#248]] | [[Skin Deep|#249]] | [[Skin Deep|#250]] | [[Skin Deep|#251]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#252]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#253]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#254]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#255]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#256]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#257]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#258]] | [[Primal Scream|#259]] | [[Primal Scream|#260]] | [[Primal Scream|#261]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#262]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#263]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#264]] | [[Once Upon a Time...|#265]] | [[Life in the Slow Lane|#266]] | [[Snow Fun!|#267]] | [[Flashback!|#268]] | [[Mystery!|#269]] | [[The Bad Guy's Ball!|#270]] | [[The Living Nightlights!|#271]] | [[Cry Wolf!|#272]] | [[Wolf in the Fold!|#273]] | [[Where Wolf?|#274]] | [[Secrets|#275]] | [[Bugged!|#276]] | [[Internal Affairs!|#277]] | [[The House that Wheeljack Built!|#278]] | [[Divide and Conquer! (comic)|#279]] | [[The 4,000,000 Year Itch!|#280]] | [[Makin' Tracks!|#281]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#282]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#283]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#284]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#285]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#286]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#287]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#288]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#289]] | [[Dark Creation|#290]] | [[Dark Creation|#291]] | [[Dark Creation|#292]] | [[Dark Creation|#293]] | [[All Fall Down!|#294]] | [[All Fall Down!|#295]] | [[All Fall Down!|#296]] | [[All Fall Down!|#297]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#298]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#299]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#300]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#301]] | [[The Human Factor!|#302]] | [[The Human Factor!|#303]] | [[The Human Factor!|#304]] | [[The Human Factor!|#305]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#306]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#307]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#308]] | [[The Price of Life!|#309]] | [[The Price of Life!|#310]] | [[Surrender!|#311]] | [[Surrender!|#312]] | [[...All This and Civil War 2|#313]] | [[...All This and Civil War 2|#314]] | [[Out of Time!|#315]] | [[Out of Time!|#316]] | [[The Void! (Marvel US comic)|#317]] | [[The Void! (Marvel US comic)|#318]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#319]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#320]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#321]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#322]] | [[Still Life!|#323]] | [[Still Life!|#324]] | [[Exodus! (issue)|#325]] | [[Exodus! (issue)|#326]] | [[A Savage Circle!|#327]] | [[A Savage Circle!|#328]] | [[The Last Autobot?|#329]] | [[The Last Autobot?|#330]] | [[End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|#331]] | [[End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|#332]]
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|| [[Ring of Hate!|#130]] | [[Ring of Hate!|#131]] | [[Ring of Hate!|#132]] | [[Ring of Hate!|#133]] | [[Broken Glass!|#134]] | [[Broken Glass!|#135]] | [[Broken Glass!|#136]] | [[Broken Glass!|#137]] | [[Love and Steel!|#138]] | [[Love and Steel!|#139]] | [[Love and Steel!|#140]] | [[Love and Steel!|#141]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#142]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#143]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#144]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#145]] | ... | [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire|#213]] | [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire|#214]] | [[Race with the Devil|#215]] | [[Race with the Devil|#216]] | [[Race with the Devil|#217]] | [[Race with the Devil|#218]] | [[Survivors!|#219]] | [[Survivors!|#220]] | ... | [[A Small War!|#232]] | [[A Small War!|#233]] | [[Prime's Rib!|#234]] | [[Deathbringer|#235]] | [[Deathbringer|#236]] | [[Way of the Warrior|#237]] | [[Survival Run|#238]] | [[A Savage Place!|#239]] | [[Out to Lunch!|#240]] | [[Rage!|#241]] | [[Assault on the Ark!|#242]] | [[Mind Games|#243]] | [[Two Megatrons!|#244]] | [[Underworld!|#245]] | [[Demons!|#246]] | [[Dawn of Darkness|#247]] | [[Fallen Star!|#248]] | [[Whose Lifeforce is it Anyway?|#249]] | [[The Greatest Gift of All!|#250]] | [[The Void! (UK)|#251]] | [[Edge of Impact|#252]] | [[Shadow of Evil|#253]] | [[White Fire|#254]] | ... | [[Perchance to Dream|#259]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#260]] | [[Starting Over!|#261]] | [[Two Steps Back!|#262]] | [[Break-Away!|#263]] | [[Desert Island Risks!|#264]] | ... | [[Shut Up!|#282]] | [[Manoeuvres!|#283]] | [[Assassins|#284]] | [[External Forces!|#285]] | [[The Lesser Evil|#286]] | [[Inside Story!|#287]] | [[Frontline!|#288]] | [[End of the Road! (UK issue)|#289]]
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===Overview===
[[Image:MarvelUK-244.jpg|thumb|right|200px|This is the best Cracker Jack prize ever!]]
Though not without contradiction, the Marvel UK book managed to weave a number of highly complex stories "behind the scenes" of the Marvel US tales. Topics included expanded stories and battles in the early days of the war (before Shockwave's arrival), more intrigue among the Decepticon commanders on Earth, the Autobot resistance on Cybertron, and the time-traveling exploits of Galvatron, who arrives directly from the future world of [[The Transformers: The Movie]].

The UK book's weekly schedule and shorter format meant splitting stories into parts, often right in the middle of the action. Like the US book, Marvel UK featured a regular column of letters from readers; however, these were supposedly answered by various Transformers, including Grimlock, Dreadwind, and others. ''See [[Letters page (Marvel UK)]]''.

===Creative team===
Most UK-specific stories were written by [[Simon Furman]], who was later assigned to write for the US comic as well. Curiously, it was from this point that the divergences between the UK and US stories became more pronounced.

Regular artists included [[Will Simpson]], [[Robin Smith]], [[Dan Reed]], [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Lee Sullivan]], [[Geoff Senior]], and [[Andrew Wildman]]. The large stable of artists resulted in some extreme contrasts of style through the book, such as Reed's highly organic art being followed by the clean, mechanical precision of Sullivan or Senior. Sometimes these changes occurred within the context of a single story.

===Complexity and Contradiction in Continuity===
[[Image:Goldbugorigins.jpg|thumb|left|200px|In no continuity was his face damaged. Maybe Bumblebee was just really ugly by Transformer standards..]]

Making the new stories align with the US book occasionally involved some bending over backwards in storytelling terms. Megatron, for example, winds up with amnesia at the end of one story, explaining why he doesn't remember the Predacons when he encounters them again in a later US story. US reprints were sometimes physically edited as well; for example, a UK story has Skids being transported to [[Limbo]] after the events of US #23, necessitating the removal of his occasional background appearances thereafter.

Another major change was the exclusion of the [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers]] crossover, which featured [[Bumblebee_(G1)|Bumblebee]]'s destruction and subsequent restoration as Goldbug. UK continuity accounted for the reformatting by showing Bumblebee destroyed by [[Death's Head]] and rebuilt by [[Wreck-Gar_(G1)|Wreck-Gar]] during ''[[Hunters!]]''. Also, the UK comic continued to feature Megatron and Shockwave after their apparent deaths in the US comic. While Megatron's appearance was eventually reconciled with the US continuity, Shockwave's was not.

The 'Perchance to Dream' story in UK #255-260 began the [[Earthforce]] storyline, and heralded a nigh-irreconcilable division between US and UK stories.

===Publication and format===
The Marvel UK book was published fortnightly from #1 to #26, and weekly from #27 onwards. These issues used a larger, magazine-sized format, compared to the traditional size for modern US comic books. They contained 23 pages, numbered inclusive of advertising (unlike the US comic).

Typically, 11 pages would be devoted to a US or UK Transformers story, while the remaining pages were divided between a back-up strip, a letters page, small humorous comic strips (most notably Robo-Capers and Combat Colin), and advertisements. From issue 213 onwards, the central section of the comic was printed in black and white, and contained a shorter UK story. The US strip remained in color but was divided between four issues. This was the format for the majority of the issues published between #215 and #289. Issue #289 was the last to contain new UK Transformers stories.

UK children's comics typically have a weekly or fortnightly publication schedule, and monthly publication is the preserve of more substantial magazines aimed at older readers. The decision to publish fortnightly necessitated the division of the US storylines between two or more UK comics, since otherwise the UK comic would run out of material. The back-up strip then bulked out the issue to an acceptable size. When the comic began to be published weekly, this required still more Transformers material, which led to longer runs of original UK stories.

The Marvel UK series ran for about a year longer than its American counterpart and altogether had about twice as many stories.

===Marvel UK Annuals===
'''Marvel UK Annuals''' were published every year just before Christmas for the life of the comic. Each annual was made up of a combination of comic strip, text stories and editorial content. Some annuals also contained crossover stories with the main weekly comic in an attempt to boost sales. Due to falling sales later annuals mainly contained reprinted stories from the comic (reprinted stories are not listed below). These reprints are still of interest as they present formerly black and white works in full colour.
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|| [[Hunted!]] | [[Missing in Action]] | [[Plague of the Insecticons!]] | [[And There Shall Come...A Leader!]]
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|| [[The Return of the Transformers]] | [[State Games]] | [[The Mission]] | [[To a Power Unknown]] |[[Victory (Marvel)|Victory!]]
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|| [[Ark Duty]] | [[Doomsday (Marvel)|Doomsday]] | [[Stylor's Story]] | [[The Final Conflict]] |[[Vicious Circle!]] | [[What's in a Name?]]
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|| [[All in the Minds!]] | [[Altered Image!]] | [[Peace]] | [[Prime Bomb!]]
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|| [[Chain Gang!]] | [[Destiny of the Dinobots!]] | [[Dreadwing Down!]] | [[The Quest!]] |[[Triger Happy!]]
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|| [[The Magnificent Six!]]
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==Trivia==
[[Image:TransformersGoesMonthly.jpg|thumb|200px|Gor strewth kippers chips milk float!]]

*The inside cover infobox in Marvel UK #330 revealed that there were plans for the UK ''Transformers'' comic to continue after #332, albeit with a format change. The book was supposed to have become a monthly with issue #333, and would have featured ten pages of recolored Transformers reprints, ten pages of [[G.I. Joe]], and a new five-page story per issue. However, by the publication of issue #332, Marvel UK evidently dropped this plan{{m-}}although the news did not reach [[Combat Colin]] in time.

*According to the third issue of ''All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z'''s entries on [[Death's Head]], the events of the Marvel UK Generation 1 comics take place on Marvel [[Earth-120185]]. The universe is named after the publication date of the first Marvel UK-exclusive story, "[[Man of Iron!]]".

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Marvel Comics continuity

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[[Image:Marvelcomicscontinuity.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Classics forms the "nards" of the continuity.]]
The '''Marvel Comics continuity''' is the series of stories set in or extrapolated from the ''Transformers'' comic books published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The basis of the story as published in the US consists of:

* The 80 issues of [[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|the original Marvel Comics series]]
* The 4-issue [[G.I. Joe and the Transformers]] limited series.
* The 4-issue [[Headmasters (comic)|Headmasters]] limited series.

Though these 88 issues are not without the occasional internal retcon or alternate future, they form a single long and mostly cohesive story.

The Marvel Comics continuity is not a single [[timeline]], however. Several different media have added to or continued the story in differing and often contradictory ways:

* '''Marvel UK''' concurrently reprinted the Marvel US stories, and also created new "filler" issues to fit in between events of the original US material. Some contradictions exist between the UK and US material, and the US crossover with G.I. Joe, though reprinted much later, was ignored in favor of a different set of stories. Unique to the UK material is an ever-evolving future, due to the actions of rampant time traveling characters; that future was eventually negated by events in the present, forming an alternate branch timeline. The later Marvel UK material is also home to a second major timeline divergence, namely the [[Earthforce]] stories.

* Marvel US's '''[[Generation 2 (Marvel Comics)|''Generation 2'']]''' comic book series, published in the early 1990s, directly continued the story of the original Marvel US series. Again, differing material in the UK was published, but these two series are mostly irreconcilable, if very similar.

* '''''[[Beast Wars]]''''' is seen by many fans to take place in the far future of the Marvel Comics continuity. ''Beast Wars'' was the first non-Marvel Comics material to reference the creator-god [[Primus]], and although ''Beast Wars'' and its sequel ''[[Beast Machines]]'' mention mostly [[Generation 1 animated continuity]] events, it has been stated by the writers that the Generation 1 that occurs in the ''Beast Wars''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s past is a unknown mishmash of previous material. (Suffice to say that most Generation 1 continuities seem to move towards ''Beast Wars''.) For the purposes of this wiki, ''Beast Wars'' is always separated under its own continuity header.

* Most recently, the '''''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]''''' fiction created by [[Fun Publications]] takes place in the Marvel Comics continuity, but it ignores both the Marvel UK material and the ''Generation 2'' comic books, creating yet another divergent timeline.

Below is the desired hierarchy layout for use in the Fiction sections on character pages.

==Marvel Comics continuity==
===[[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|Generation 1]]===
:''(Note: Events from UK-only stories are in italics.)''
The very first Transformers fiction, this series begins with the original 28 Transformers characters crash-landing on Earth 4 million years ago, to be awoken in the present day by a volcanic eruption. Their war continues on Earth, centering at first on the search for fuel resources. Eventually the conflict spreads to space, the Moon, Cybertron, and various alien worlds; dozens of characters join the fight on both sides. The coming of Unicron to Cybertron marks a climax of the series, which ends soon afterwards, with the Decepticons retreating into exile.

====[[Earthforce]]====
:''(Note: The Earthforce stories are part of a divergent timeline branching from the middle of the Marvel US/UK material.)''

===="[[Another Time and Place]]" UK text story====

===''[[Generation 2 (Marvel Comics)|Generation 2]]'' (US)===
This series attempted to revive the moribund Transformers franchise, 2 years after the toys had left shelves in America. It directly continues the G1 series with Bludgeon's Decepticons returning and numerous references to the old series. It introduces a new faction, the "second generation" Cybertronians, who form a threat to both the Autobots and Decepticons, as well as the Swarm, a formless mass that threatens to consume all Transformers.

===''Generation 2'' (UK)===

===''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]''===
:''(Note: Classics ignores both the Marvel UK material and ''Generation 2''.)

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The Transformers: Target: 2006

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'''Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back in time with a plan to destroy Unicron.'''

In April 2007, [[IDW Publishing]] began to release reprints of the original [[Marvel UK]] issues [[Target 2006|#78-88]] under the title of the original arc: '''''Target: 2006'''''. Much like the ''[[Generations (comic reprints)]]'' reprint title, ''Target 2006'' was published with multiple covers{{m-}}one depicting a key scene of the issue and one with new art by [[Nick Roche]].

==Creative team==
'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Tim Perkins]], [[Geoff Senior]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Richard Starkings|Starkings]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Tony Jozwiak]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]<br>

==Issues==
* '''Issue 1:''' Released April 18, 2007
* '''Issue 2:''' Released May 9, 2007
* '''Issue 3:''' Released June 13, 2007
* '''Issue 4:''' Released July 5, 2007
* '''Issue 5:''' Released August 22, 2007

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The Transformers: The Movie

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{{disambig2|the animated film from 1986|the 2007 live action film from Michael Bay|Transformers (2007)}}

[[Image:Transformersanimatedfilmposter.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Featuring the deaths of all your favorite Transformers characters.]]

'''''The Transformers: The Movie''''' is an animated feature film based on the original Transformers toyline. It was released in the United States on August 8, 1986.

Often referred to by fans simply as "the movie" or "TFTM", this film opens with characters who had been featured in the first two years of the toyline and associated media (cartoons, comic books, etc.), but quickly introduces new characters and kills many of the old ones to make room. In particular, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] are all destroyed during the course of the film.

The movie was a step up in almost every area from the television series, with a more sophisticated plot, more serious treatment of war and violence, a hugely ambitious scope and a greatly increased animation budget with well-known celebrities providing voice work. For these reasons the film remains very popular with children of the 1980s.

==Primary characters and cast==
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]...[[Peter Cullen]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]...[[Robert Stack]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]...[[Paul Eiding]]
*[[Hot Rod]]...[[Judd Nelson]]
*[[Kup]]...[[Lionel Stander]]
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]...[[John Moschitta Jr.]]
*[[Springer]]...[[Neil Ross]]
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]...[[Susan Blu]]
*[[Wreck-Gar]]...[[Eric Idle]]
*[[Daniel Witwicky]]...[[David Mendenhall]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]...[[Frank Welker]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]...[[Chris Latta]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]...[[Leonard Nimoy]]
*[[Unicron]]...[[Orson Welles]]

==Brief synopsis==

[[Image:Unicronplanet.jpg|left|thumb|That's no moon. It's a space station.]]

A [[Scale|planet-sized Transformer]] called [[Unicron]] who eats other planets is approaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. As part of their continuing wars, the Autobots and Decepticons have a [[Battle of Autobot City|fierce battle]] on Earth which sees both Optimus Prime and Megatron mortally wounded. Prime passes the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to Ultra Magnus and dies, and Megatron is transformed by Unicron into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (briefly) assumes leadership of the Decepticons, but is killed when Galvatron arrives at Cybertron. Galvatron then chases the surviving Autobots on Earth across space, splitting them up and taking the Matrix. The Autobots find their way back to each other, and follow Galvatron to Cybertron just as Unicron transforms into robot mode and begins to eat their world. Travelling inside Unicron, [[Hot Rod]] recovers the Matrix, transforms into Rodimus Prime, and uses the Matrix to destroy Unicron.

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==Full synopsis==

[[Image:Tftm1986a.jpg|right|thumb|I have a bad feeling about this.]]

In the first sequence of the film, a mechanical planet called [[Unicron]] is shown travelling through the depths of space, then approaching and destroying another metal planet which has robotic inhabitants, much like [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. During the attack, robots, vehicles, buildings, and even large chunks of rock float off the surface of the planet and spiral into the large "mouth" on Unicron.

The scene then transitions to Cybertron, and the narrator explains that it is the year 2005, and that the [[Decepticon]]s are now in control of the planet. The [[Autobot]]s are preparing to launch an assault to retake the planet from hidden bases on two of Cybertron's moons. The Autobots launch a [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]] to pick up a final shipment of [[energon]] from [[Earth]] before they strike.

Plans for the attack are overheard by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who reports back to Megatron. The Decepticons attack the Autobot shuttle en route to Earth, wiping out its crew (including [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and the [[Brawn (G1)|guy in the picture up there]]). Using the Autobots' own shuttle, the Decepticons are able to get very close to the Autobots' base on Earth, [[Autobot City]], before they are detected, and begin a devastating surprise attack on the unprepared city.

[[Image:Tftm1986b.jpg|left|thumb|If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.]]

During the battle at Autobot City, both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron suffer mortal injuries, and a number of other characters are also killed. Eventually the Decepticons retreat, but the damage suffered by the Autobots has been severe.

''For an extensive synopsis of the battle, see [[Battle of Autobot City]].''

Shortly after the battle, Prime lies on his deathbed. He passes the reins of leadership to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and gives him the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. (Though Hot Rod actually touches the Matrix before Magnus does.) Prime relates a prophecy: "One day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks, and use the power of the Matrix to light our [[darkest hour]]." He then gives the oath, "[['Til all are one]]", and dies. This sequence of events is observed remotely by Unicron, who appears unusually concerned by the survival of the Matrix.

The Decepticons are making their escape aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], but are too heavy for him to get them all home under his own power. After putting the matter to a fair vote, the Decepticons decide to throw their injured members off the ship to better the chance of survival for the rest. One of the most severely injured Decepticons is Megatron. Starscream tosses him out and claims leadership of the Decepticon army.

Megatron and the other adrift Decepticons then encounter Unicron in interstellar space. Unicron offers to rebuild Megatron and his men in exchange for their service. Megatron agrees, and is [[reformatting|reformatted]] into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. The other Decepticons are turned into [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and [[The Sweeps]]. Unicron provides them with a [[Galvatron's ship|ship]], and sends them to kill Ultra Magnus and destroy the Matrix, stating that the Matrix is the only thing which can stand in his way.

[[Image:Tftm1986c.jpg|right|thumb|Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed.]]

Galvatron first stops at Cybertron to take his revenge by killing Starscream and reclaiming leadership of the Decepticons. Almost immediately afterwards, Unicron arrives in Cybertron's vicinity and devours at least two moons -- both of the Autobots' moon bases are destroyed. Under coercion by Unicron, Galvatron finally heads to Earth to kill Ultra Magnus, but Magnus and the other surviving Autobots flee in a pair of shuttles. Eventually Galvatron manages to cause one shuttle to crash on yet another metal planet ([[Quintessa]]), and detonates the other with a volley of missiles. However, the Autobots in the second shuttle escape unnoticed by separating the front portion of their shuttle just before impact.

The Autobots in the crashed shuttle, [[Hot Rod]], [[Kup]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], find themselves separated and in a hostile environment. Hot Rod and Kup are captured by a squad of [[Allicon]]s and taken before a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson judge|judge]] and his court. While being held there, they learn the name and nature of Unicron from [[Kranix]], a survivor of the planet destroyed in the opening of the film, which he calls [[Lithone]]. Meanwhile, the Dinobots encounter and befriend a young, wild Autobot named [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] who has been living alone on Quintessa. Together, they crash the trial just as Hot Rod and Kup are fighting losing odds against the Quintessons' [[Sharkticon]]s. The tide is turned, and the Autobots commandeer a [[Quintesson ship]].

[[Image:Tftm1986d.jpg|left|thumb|What an incredible smell you've discovered!]]

The other group of Autobots has landed on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to make repairs, but are attacked yet again by Galvatron, who was tipped off to their survival by Unicron. During the battle, Ultra Magnus tries to open the Matrix to use its power, but is unable to do so, and instead is killed. Galvatron absconds the Matrix, taking it away to Unicron. The remaining Autobots -- [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]]'s son [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]] -- are then ambushed by [[Junkion|Junkions]], the eponymous natives of Junkion, who are also giant transforming robots. This battle is cut short, however, by the arrival of Hot Rod's group in their Quintesson ship. After exchanging the [[universal greeting]] they all make friends, and the Junkions restore Ultra Magnus to life. Together, the whole group travels to Cybertron to try to recover the Matrix.

Galvatron attempts to open the Matrix to use its power against Unicron, but is also unable to get it open. Unicron, not pleased with this attempted treachery, shocks Galvatron by transforming from a planet into a [[Scale|planet-sized robot]]. Unicron plucks Galvatron off his chest and swallows him, Matrix and all, and then begins attacking Cybertron itself. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] scrambles the Decepticon forces to defend the planet, but they are ineffective against so large an enemy. Shortly the Autobots arrive from Junkion, and fly the Quintesson ship straight through Unicron's eye. This impact destroys the ship, and the Autobots fall out inside Unicron. Hot Rod, separated from the others, eventually runs into Galvatron. During their fight, Hot Rod gets his hands on the Matrix and hears Optimus' voice speak the words, "Arise, Rodimus Prime." Hot Rod grows in stature, adopts a much sterner demeanor, and quickly dispatches Galvatron by tossing him through Unicron's hull out into space. He then opens the Matrix, which fills Unicron with light and begins destroying him.

[[Image:Tftm1986e.jpg|right|thumb|Use the Force, Luke.]]

In the meantime, the other Autobots inside Unicron have located some of their comrades from the moon bases who had been presumed dead, including [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and Daniel's father, Spike. The Autobots, including Rodimus, escape through Unicron's remaining eye just as he begins to fall apart and explode. The scene then immediately shifts to the surface of Cybertron, where -- for unclear reasons -- the Autobots seem to be in charge again. Rodimus predicts an era of peace and prosperity, and the film closes with a shot of Unicron's severed head still floating in orbit around Cybertron.

==Significance in Transfandom==

''Transformers: The Movie'' remains one of the most important elements of the entire Transformers brand, both within the fiction and from the perspective of the brand's popularity and "mindshare".

Fictionally, it established several story concepts that have been used repeatedly in the years since 1986, some of which — such as Unicron and the Matrix — are now central to the entire Transformers mythos. The movie is also the centerpiece of the most well-known Transformers continuity: the G1 animated universe. The G1 cartoon is split into "pre-movie" and "post-movie" sections which feature differenct characters and settings, and even somewhat different visual styles. (Most pre-movie episodes were animated by the studio [[Toei]], while most post-movie episodes were animated by [[AKOM]].)

To an entire generation of young fans, the movie was the most visually spectacular and narratively epic Transformers experience of their entire youth. Events such as the death of Optimus Prime are widely reported to have reduced many kids to tears. It is hardly a surprise that these emotional experiences embedded themselves deeply in many fans' memories.

==Criticisms==
All this is not all to say that the movie is a "masterpiece", exactly. The film displays an arguably cynical attitude towards itself as [[To sell toys|a vehicle for advertising toys]], especially in the way beloved characters are killed — sometimes gratuitously — for sake of justifying the story's focus on a new group of toys. (Note that the poster at the top of this article features ''only'' new characters.) Further, the two primary plot devices — [[Unicron]] and the [[Matrix]] — have no prior establishment in the fiction. Unicron is given no backstory or justification; he simply exists, and is very dangerous, and is afraid of the Matrix, all for no adequately explained reason. The introduction of the Matrix itself is a heavy [[retcon]]. The story asks the audience to accept that this cosmically powerful artifact has been in Prime's possession all along (even though an X-ray of Optimus Prime's innards in the Season 2 episode "[[A Prime Problem]]" show absolutely no signs of said Matrix), but has somehow never been relevant before.

[[Image:Megatronlightsaber.jpg|right|thumb|I see you have constructed a new lightsaber. Your skills are complete.]]
Finally, the movie bears many similarities to ''[[Star Wars]]'': There are several character-parallels (Springer is a Han Solo-type and Arcee even has Princess Leia's hairdo!), the primary threat is similar (it's the Death Star... but it transforms!), and both feature a climactic battle where the young hero hears the voice of his wise mentor one last time before saving the day. To be a bit more fair to TF:TM, however, most of these similarities are either superficial (Arcee's Leia-hair) or can be seen as elements common to thousands of years worth of epic storytelling through human history, not just common to ''Star Wars''.

Though most likely coincidental, the movie also bears many similarities to the Marvel Comics Fantastic Four miniseries "The Galactus Trilogy":

* The presence of an enormous world-devouring cosmic entity that threatens to destroy the heroes' home planet (Galactus/Unicron).

* The presence of a single item that is the only thing that can stop said cosmic entitiy (The Ultimate Nullifier/The Matrix of Leadership).

* The presence of a herald of said cosmic entity, who ultimately betrays the entity (The Silver Surfer/Galvatron).

==Trivia and controversies==

This film was one of the last professional performances by [[Orson Welles]], if not the very last. According to production materials shown at [[BotCon 2000]] by Tim Finn, the voice recording sessions for TF:TM were done on September 10 and 11 of 1985. Welles died on October 10 of that same year. It has often been speculated that Unicron's last line ("Destiny... you cannot destroy my destiny...!") was recorded by another actor -- possibly [[Leonard Nimoy|Nimoy]] -- because it sounds different than the other lines. This speculation has been quashed by statements by Transformers voice director [[Wally Burr]].[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/60-astrominutes/wally_burr_3.html]

The Dinobot [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is mysteriously absent from almost the entire movie (maybe he was scared of getting killed off), even though the Dinobots as a group are featured prominently. It is unclear why this is the case, but one possible explanation is that copies of the script which have come into fans' hands repeatedly list the Dinobots but never make mention of Snarl by name. In fact, at one point the script refers to "the four Dinobots". Despite this, Snarl does appear in three very brief shots, although he has no lines and no action.

With the exception of Starscream, Unicron, and possibly Shockwave, only the Autobots suffered casualities in the movie. All of the other "dead" Decepticons from the Autobot City battle were rebuilt into Galvatron's new troops, and although more Decepticons were shown taking heavy damage and suffering huge casualties while fighting Unicron, their identities and their condition are uncertain. Additionally, both Starscream and Unicron survived in the post-movie series in some form or another. Shockwave's death in the finished film is highly uncertain, although in the script it is fairly strongly implied. He does make some appearances in crowd shots in later cartoon episodes, but these may be examples of the fairly common animation errors in those episodes.

Originally, Ultra Magnus' "death sequence" on Junkion called for him to be lassoed and drawn and quartered by the Sweeps' energy beams, but this was deemed too graphic for audiences, hence the less disturbing "shot to death" sequence seen instead. There is evidence that the original sequence had been fully animated when the decision was made, however; the Sweeps still kept their solid energy lassos when they fire upon Mags, and Mags is seen visibly straining against what appears to be said lassos (edited out and replaced with laser fire) before exploding.

A number of other sequences were storyboarded but dropped, presumably without ever being animated. Most notable among these was a scene that would have shown the Autobots finally bringing down Devastator with a barrage of missiles (and the Constructicons subsequently shooting Red Alert in the back), and the Decepticons dogpiling Optimus Prime, explaining why he seems to be standing up just before his fight with Megatron.

Rumors have occasionally circulated in the fandom of additional animated footage that was dropped from the film, such as ultra-violent battle scenes. No evidence has ever surfaced to back these claims, however; the only known edits are those [[#Formatting and Edits|listed below]].

''See also: [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|Urban Legends About Transformers: The Movie]]''

==Animation Errors==
There's a few notable animation errors in the movie:
* When Ultra Magnus accepts the Matrix, he's seen inserting it into his chest twice. (Some fans have joked that Mags was forcing the Matrix inside him, as another sign that it had chosen Hot Rod as the new leader and rejected him.)

* Swoop's lower leg appears in Autobot City far ahead of the Dinobot for a brief second.

* Not so much an error, but if you watch Sludge when he's haymaker'ed by Devastator, his eyes pop out of their sockets in Looney Tunes fashion.

* When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] sends [[Rumble (G1)|out]] [[Ratbat|his]] [[Frenzy (G1)|casette]] [[Ravage (G1)|troops]], [[FIBRIR|Rumble is the same color as Frenzy]].

* Sunstreaker appears with Huffer and Kup when they observe Hot Rod firing on Ironhide's shuttle. Sunstreaker later appears as Optimus Prime's co-pilot when they arrive with the Dinobots, and is seen disembarking the shuttle along with Optimus Prime and Hound.

==Formatting and Edits==
[[Image:Tftm widescreenesque.jpg|thumb|Widewescreen (above) vs. Fullscreen (below)<br/> Note the lack of any new footage on the sides.]]
Although the movie was billed in some advertisements before its theatrical release as being "widescreen", the movie was in fact animated in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio. It was intended to be matted down in the projector by the projectionist when screened, but all video transfers of the movie were done without mattes, meaning that there is actually more picture visible in the fullscreen video and DVD releases than there would have been in theaters. In November of 2006, a 20th Anniversary edition DVD of the film was released by Sony BMG which included, for the first time, a widescreen version of the film. However, comparison of frames from this new disc and old editions again shows that there is no missing picture on the sides -- the new "wide" version has simply had the top and bottom of the picture cropped off, meaning ''less'' visible picture.{{fact}}

Several English-language versions of the film exist, with the following differences in content from the American theatrical run:

* In some versions (notably the European version) the opening credits are replaced with a scrolling text ("Star Wars style") which provides backstory.

* In some versions (notably the European version) the film ends with a narrator reassuring the audience that Optimus Prime will return.

* Instances of swearing in the film (there are two) were edited out; sometimes one, sometimes both. Those instances are: Spike yelling, "Oh shit, what are we gonna do now?" after the self-destructing Moon Base 2 fails to scratch Unicron, and Ultra Magnus growling, "Open, damn it, open!" while trying to open the Matrix to fend off Galvatron and the Sweeps on Junkion. The UK cinema version had the swearing included but when it was released on VHS in the UK Spike's line was cut. However it has been restored on all UK DVD releases.

*Instead of DEG, the Rank Film "gong man" appears before the film, as Rank were the UK distributors.

==Commercial Releases==
* The movie was originally released on videotape in 1987.
* Transformers : The Movie 20th University's Special Edition — (2006) (DVD) Sony BMG Music Entertainment
:Includes Animated storyboards and [[Scramble City]].

==Comic Adaptation==
''Main article: [[Transformers: The Movie (comic)]]''
<BR>A comic adaptation of the movie was published by [[Marvel Comics]] concurrently with the movie's theater run. It was based off a non-finalized version of the script, and differs in many details from the final film.

Additionally, most of the major character models (and possibly their unedited original character write-ups) appear in Issue #4 of the [[Transformers Universe (Marvel Comics)|Transformers Universe]] series.

In 2006/2007 [[IDW Publishing]] released a new four part adaption as part of the film's 20th Anniversary. It was released as [[Transformers: The Animated Movie]] to differentiate it from the [[Michael Bay]] [[Transformers (2007)|live-action film]].

==Soundtrack==
Released on Scotti Bros. Records, the soundtrack to the movie was made available in both vinyl LP (long-playing) record form and audio cassette. At an undetermined point in the 90's, it was released on CD as well (there are no new markings on the CD booklet or outer case to indicate when the CD was released).

*1. The Touch - [[Stan Bush]]
*2. Instruments Of Destruction - [[N.R.G.]]
*3. Death Of Optimus Prime - [[Vince DiCola]]
*4. Dare - Stan Bush
*5. Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way - [[Spectre General]]
*6. The Transformers (Theme) - [[Lion]]
*7. Escape - Vince DiCola
*8. Hunger - Spectre General
*9. Autobot/Decepticon Battle - Vince DiCola
*10. Dare To Be Stupid - [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]

In 1997, the newly-formed [[3H]] produced as a [[BotCon 1997]] [[exclusive]] a double-CD set called ''[['Til All Are One (CD)|'Til All Are One]]''. The second disc contains the all of the background score (by Vince DiCola) that was not on the original soundtrack, including several "alternate" pieces for scenes that used songs from the original soundtrack, plus "[[Legacy]]", the audition piece that got Vince the job. Other albums released by 3H which include music from the movie are ''BotCon 97: The Concert'', ''The Protoform Sessions'', ''Artistic Transformations'', and ''Lighting Their Darkest Hour: The Complete Music Score''. All of these 3H albums are long since sold out.

On May 29, 2007, Legacy Recordings re-released the soundtrack in a 20th Anniversary Edition containing the above tracks from the original 1986 release plus these additional tracks:

*11. Unicron Medley - Vince DiCola
*12. Moon Base 2 - Shuttle Launch - Vince DiCola
*13. Megatron Must Be Stopped (Parts 1 and 2) - Vince DiCola
*14. The Transformers Theme (Alternate) - Stan Bush and Vince DiCola

==External links==
* [http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers.htm TFTM's box office domestic gross.]

* [http://www.tftm.net/ TF:TM "Unofficial Fansite", an extremely thorough site about the movie maintained by CJ Stankiewicz]

* [http://www.wombatking.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=4 Transformers the Movie Deleted Storyboards]

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[[Image:Transformersanimatedfilmposter.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Featuring the deaths of all your favorite Transformers characters.]]

'''''The Transformers: The Movie''''' is an animated feature film based on the original Transformers toyline. It was released in the United States on August 8, 1986.

Often referred to by fans simply as "the movie" or "TFTM", this film opens with characters who had been featured in the first two years of the toyline and associated media (cartoons, comic books, etc.), but quickly introduces new characters and kills many of the old ones to make room. In particular, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] are all destroyed during the course of the film.

The movie was a step up in almost every area from the television series, with a more sophisticated plot, more serious treatment of war and violence, a hugely ambitious scope and a greatly increased animation budget with well-known celebrities providing voice work. For these reasons the film remains very popular with children of the 1980s.

==Primary characters and cast==
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]...[[Peter Cullen]]
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]...[[Robert Stack]]
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]...[[Paul Eiding]]
*[[Hot Rod]]...[[Judd Nelson]]
*[[Kup]]...[[Lionel Stander]]
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]...[[John Moschitta Jr.]]
*[[Springer]]...[[Neil Ross]]
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]...[[Susan Blu]]
*[[Wreck-Gar]]...[[Eric Idle]]
*[[Daniel Witwicky]]...[[David Mendenhall]]
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]...[[Frank Welker]]
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]...[[Chris Latta]]
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]...[[Leonard Nimoy]]
*[[Unicron]]...[[Orson Welles]]

==Brief synopsis==

[[Image:Unicronplanet.jpg|left|thumb|That's no moon. It's a space station.]]

A [[Scale|planet-sized Transformer]] called [[Unicron]] who eats other planets is approaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. As part of their continuing wars, the Autobots and Decepticons have a [[Battle of Autobot City|fierce battle]] on Earth which sees both Optimus Prime and Megatron mortally wounded. Prime passes the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to Ultra Magnus and dies, and Megatron is transformed by Unicron into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (briefly) assumes leadership of the Decepticons, but is killed when Galvatron arrives at Cybertron. Galvatron then chases the surviving Autobots on Earth across space, splitting them up and taking the Matrix. The Autobots find their way back to each other, and follow Galvatron to Cybertron just as Unicron transforms into robot mode and begins to eat their world. Travelling inside Unicron, [[Hot Rod]] recovers the Matrix, transforms into Rodimus Prime, and uses the Matrix to destroy Unicron.

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==Full synopsis==

[[Image:Tftm1986a.jpg|right|thumb|I have a bad feeling about this.]]

In the first sequence of the film, a mechanical planet called [[Unicron]] is shown travelling through the depths of space, then approaching and destroying another metal planet which has robotic inhabitants, much like [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. During the attack, robots, vehicles, buildings, and even large chunks of rock float off the surface of the planet and spiral into the large "mouth" on Unicron.

The scene then transitions to Cybertron, and the narrator explains that it is the year 2005, and that the [[Decepticon]]s are now in control of the planet. The [[Autobot]]s are preparing to launch an assault to retake the planet from hidden bases on two of Cybertron's moons. The Autobots launch a [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]] to pick up a final shipment of [[energon]] from [[Earth]] before they strike.

Plans for the attack are overheard by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who reports back to Megatron. The Decepticons attack the Autobot shuttle en route to Earth, wiping out its crew (including [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and the [[Brawn (G1)|guy in the picture up there]]). Using the Autobots' own shuttle, the Decepticons are able to get very close to the Autobots' base on Earth, [[Autobot City]], before they are detected, and begin a devastating surprise attack on the unprepared city.

[[Image:Tftm1986b.jpg|left|thumb|If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.]]

During the battle at Autobot City, both [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron suffer mortal injuries, and a number of other characters are also killed. Eventually the Decepticons retreat, but the damage suffered by the Autobots has been severe.

''For an extensive synopsis of the battle, see [[Battle of Autobot City]].''

Shortly after the battle, Prime lies on his deathbed. He passes the reins of leadership to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and gives him the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. (Though Hot Rod actually touches the Matrix before Magnus does.) Prime relates a prophecy: "One day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks, and use the power of the Matrix to light our [[darkest hour]]." He then gives the oath, "[['Til all are one]]", and dies. This sequence of events is observed remotely by Unicron, who appears unusually concerned by the survival of the Matrix.

The Decepticons are making their escape aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], but are too heavy for him to get them all home under his own power. After putting the matter to a fair vote, the Decepticons decide to throw their injured members off the ship to better the chance of survival for the rest. One of the most severely injured Decepticons is Megatron. Starscream tosses him out and claims leadership of the Decepticon army.

Megatron and the other adrift Decepticons then encounter Unicron in interstellar space. Unicron offers to rebuild Megatron and his men in exchange for their service. Megatron agrees, and is [[reformatting|reformatted]] into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. The other Decepticons are turned into [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and [[The Sweeps]]. Unicron provides them with a [[Galvatron's ship|ship]], and sends them to kill Ultra Magnus and destroy the Matrix, stating that the Matrix is the only thing which can stand in his way.

[[Image:Tftm1986c.jpg|right|thumb|Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed.]]

Galvatron first stops at Cybertron to take his revenge by killing Starscream and reclaiming leadership of the Decepticons. Almost immediately afterwards, Unicron arrives in Cybertron's vicinity and devours at least two moons -- both of the Autobots' moon bases are destroyed. Under coercion by Unicron, Galvatron finally heads to Earth to kill Ultra Magnus, but Magnus and the other surviving Autobots flee in a pair of shuttles. Eventually Galvatron manages to cause one shuttle to crash on yet another metal planet ([[Quintessa]]), and detonates the other with a volley of missiles. However, the Autobots in the second shuttle escape unnoticed by separating the front portion of their shuttle just before impact.

The Autobots in the crashed shuttle, [[Hot Rod]], [[Kup]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], find themselves separated and in a hostile environment. Hot Rod and Kup are captured by a squad of [[Allicon]]s and taken before a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson judge|judge]] and his court. While being held there, they learn the name and nature of Unicron from [[Kranix]], a survivor of the planet destroyed in the opening of the film, which he calls [[Lithone]]. Meanwhile, the Dinobots encounter and befriend a young, wild Autobot named [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] who has been living alone on Quintessa. Together, they crash the trial just as Hot Rod and Kup are fighting losing odds against the Quintessons' [[Sharkticon]]s. The tide is turned, and the Autobots commandeer a [[Quintesson ship]].

[[Image:Tftm1986d.jpg|left|thumb|What an incredible smell you've discovered!]]

The other group of Autobots has landed on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to make repairs, but are attacked yet again by Galvatron, who was tipped off to their survival by Unicron. During the battle, Ultra Magnus tries to open the Matrix to use its power, but is unable to do so, and instead is killed. Galvatron absconds the Matrix, taking it away to Unicron. The remaining Autobots -- [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]]'s son [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]] -- are then ambushed by [[Junkion|Junkions]], the eponymous natives of Junkion, who are also giant transforming robots. This battle is cut short, however, by the arrival of Hot Rod's group in their Quintesson ship. After exchanging the [[universal greeting]] they all make friends, and the Junkions restore Ultra Magnus to life. Together, the whole group travels to Cybertron to try to recover the Matrix.

Galvatron attempts to open the Matrix to use its power against Unicron, but is also unable to get it open. Unicron, not pleased with this attempted treachery, shocks Galvatron by transforming from a planet into a [[Scale|planet-sized robot]]. Unicron plucks Galvatron off his chest and swallows him, Matrix and all, and then begins attacking Cybertron itself. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] scrambles the Decepticon forces to defend the planet, but they are ineffective against so large an enemy. Shortly the Autobots arrive from Junkion, and fly the Quintesson ship straight through Unicron's eye. This impact destroys the ship, and the Autobots fall out inside Unicron. Hot Rod, separated from the others, eventually runs into Galvatron. During their fight, Hot Rod gets his hands on the Matrix and hears Optimus' voice speak the words, "Arise, Rodimus Prime." Hot Rod grows in stature, adopts a much sterner demeanor, and quickly dispatches Galvatron by tossing him through Unicron's hull out into space. He then opens the Matrix, which fills Unicron with light and begins destroying him.

[[Image:Tftm1986e.jpg|right|thumb|Use the Force, Luke.]]

In the meantime, the other Autobots inside Unicron have located some of their comrades from the moon bases who had been presumed dead, including [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and Daniel's father, Spike. The Autobots, including Rodimus, escape through Unicron's remaining eye just as he begins to fall apart and explode. The scene then immediately shifts to the surface of Cybertron, where -- for unclear reasons -- the Autobots seem to be in charge again. Rodimus predicts an era of peace and prosperity, and the film closes with a shot of Unicron's severed head still floating in orbit around Cybertron.

==Significance in Transfandom==

''Transformers: The Movie'' remains one of the most important elements of the entire Transformers brand, both within the fiction and from the perspective of the brand's popularity and "mindshare".

Fictionally, it established several story concepts that have been used repeatedly in the years since 1986, some of which — such as Unicron and the Matrix — are now central to the entire Transformers mythos. The movie is also the centerpiece of the most well-known Transformers continuity: the G1 animated universe. The G1 cartoon is split into "pre-movie" and "post-movie" sections which feature differenct characters and settings, and even somewhat different visual styles. (Most pre-movie episodes were animated by the studio [[Toei]], while most post-movie episodes were animated by [[AKOM]].)

To an entire generation of young fans, the movie was the most visually spectacular and narratively epic Transformers experience of their entire youth. Events such as the death of Optimus Prime are widely reported to have reduced many kids to tears. It is hardly a surprise that these emotional experiences embedded themselves deeply in many fans' memories.

==Criticisms==
All this is not all to say that the movie is a "masterpiece", exactly. The film displays an arguably cynical attitude towards itself as [[To sell toys|a vehicle for advertising toys]], especially in the way beloved characters are killed — sometimes gratuitously — for sake of justifying the story's focus on a new group of toys. (Note that the poster at the top of this article features ''only'' new characters.) Further, the two primary plot devices — [[Unicron]] and the [[Matrix]] — have no prior establishment in the fiction. Unicron is given no backstory or justification; he simply exists, and is very dangerous, and is afraid of the Matrix, all for no adequately explained reason. The introduction of the Matrix itself is a heavy [[retcon]]. The story asks the audience to accept that this cosmically powerful artifact has been in Prime's possession all along (even though an X-ray of Optimus Prime's innards in the Season 2 episode "[[A Prime Problem]]" show absolutely no signs of said Matrix), but has somehow never been relevant before.

[[Image:Megatronlightsaber.jpg|right|thumb|I see you have constructed a new lightsaber. Your skills are complete.]]
Finally, the movie bears many similarities to ''[[Star Wars]]'': There are several character-parallels (Springer is a Han Solo-type and Arcee even has Princess Leia's hairdo!), the primary threat is similar (it's the Death Star... but it transforms!), and both feature a climactic battle where the young hero hears the voice of his wise mentor one last time before saving the day. To be a bit more fair to TF:TM, however, most of these similarities are either superficial (Arcee's Leia-hair) or can be seen as elements common to thousands of years worth of epic storytelling through human history, not just common to ''Star Wars''.

Though most likely coincidental, the movie also bears many similarities to the Marvel Comics Fantastic Four miniseries "The Galactus Trilogy":

* The presence of an enormous world-devouring cosmic entity that threatens to destroy the heroes' home planet (Galactus/Unicron).

* The presence of a single item that is the only thing that can stop said cosmic entitiy (The Ultimate Nullifier/The Matrix of Leadership).

* The presence of a herald of said cosmic entity, who ultimately betrays the entity (The Silver Surfer/Galvatron).

==Trivia and controversies==

This film was one of the last professional performances by [[Orson Welles]], if not the very last. According to production materials shown at [[BotCon 2000]] by Tim Finn, the voice recording sessions for TF:TM were done on September 10 and 11 of 1985. Welles died on October 10 of that same year. It has often been speculated that Unicron's last line ("Destiny... you cannot destroy my destiny...!") was recorded by another actor -- possibly [[Leonard Nimoy|Nimoy]] -- because it sounds different than the other lines. This speculation has been quashed by statements by Transformers voice director [[Wally Burr]].[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/60-astrominutes/wally_burr_3.html]

The Dinobot [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is mysteriously absent from almost the entire movie (maybe he was scared of getting killed off), even though the Dinobots as a group are featured prominently. It is unclear why this is the case, but one possible explanation is that copies of the script which have come into fans' hands repeatedly list the Dinobots but never make mention of Snarl by name. In fact, at one point the script refers to "the four Dinobots". Despite this, Snarl does appear in three very brief shots, although he has no lines and no action.

With the exception of Starscream, Unicron, and possibly Shockwave, only the Autobots suffered casualities in the movie. All of the other "dead" Decepticons from the Autobot City battle were rebuilt into Galvatron's new troops, and although more Decepticons were shown taking heavy damage and suffering huge casualties while fighting Unicron, their identities and their condition are uncertain. Additionally, both Starscream and Unicron survived in the post-movie series in some form or another. Shockwave's death in the finished film is highly uncertain, although in the script it is fairly strongly implied. He does make some appearances in crowd shots in later cartoon episodes, but these may be examples of the fairly common animation errors in those episodes.

Originally, Ultra Magnus' "death sequence" on Junkion called for him to be lassoed and drawn and quartered by the Sweeps' energy beams, but this was deemed too graphic for audiences, hence the less disturbing "shot to death" sequence seen instead. There is evidence that the original sequence had been fully animated when the decision was made, however; the Sweeps still kept their solid energy lassos when they fire upon Mags, and Mags is seen visibly straining against what appears to be said lassos (edited out and replaced with laser fire) before exploding.

A number of other sequences were storyboarded but dropped, presumably without ever being animated. Most notable among these was a scene that would have shown the Autobots finally bringing down Devastator with a barrage of missiles (and the Constructicons subsequently shooting Red Alert in the back), and the Decepticons dogpiling Optimus Prime, explaining why he seems to be standing up just before his fight with Megatron.

Rumors have occasionally circulated in the fandom of additional animated footage that was dropped from the film, such as ultra-violent battle scenes. No evidence has ever surfaced to back these claims, however; the only known edits are those [[#Formatting and Edits|listed below]].

''See also: [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|Urban Legends About Transformers: The Movie]]''

==Animation Errors==
There's a few notable animation errors in the movie:
* When Ultra Magnus accepts the Matrix, he's seen inserting it into his chest twice. (Some fans have joked that Mags was forcing the Matrix inside him, as another sign that it had chosen Hot Rod as the new leader and rejected him.)

* Swoop's lower leg appears in Autobot City far ahead of the Dinobot for a brief second.

* Not so much an error, but if you watch Sludge when he's haymaker'ed by Devastator, his eyes pop out of their sockets in Looney Tunes fashion.

* When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] sends [[Rumble (G1)|out]] [[Ratbat|his]] [[Frenzy (G1)|casette]] [[Ravage (G1)|troops]], [[FIBRIR|Rumble is the same color as Frenzy]].

* Sunstreaker appears with Huffer and Kup when they observe Hot Rod firing on Ironhide's shuttle. Sunstreaker later appears as Optimus Prime's co-pilot when they arrive with the Dinobots, and is seen disembarking the shuttle along with Optimus Prime and Hound.

==Formatting and Edits==
[[Image:Tftm widescreenesque.jpg|thumb|Widewescreen (above) vs. Fullscreen (below)<br/> Note the lack of any new footage on the sides.]]
Although the movie was billed in some advertisements before its theatrical release as being "widescreen", the movie was in fact animated in a 1.33:1 aspect ratio. It was intended to be matted down in the projector by the projectionist when screened, but all video transfers of the movie were done without mattes, meaning that there is actually more picture visible in the fullscreen video and DVD releases than there would have been in theaters. In November of 2006, a 20th Anniversary edition DVD of the film was released by Sony BMG which included, for the first time, a widescreen version of the film. However, comparison of frames from this new disc and old editions again shows that there is no missing picture on the sides -- the new "wide" version has simply had the top and bottom of the picture cropped off, meaning ''less'' visible picture.{{fact}}

Several English-language versions of the film exist, with the following differences in content from the American theatrical run:

* In some versions (notably the European version) the opening credits are replaced with a scrolling text ("Star Wars style") which provides backstory.

* In some versions (notably the European version) the film ends with a narrator reassuring the audience that Optimus Prime will return.

* Instances of swearing in the film (there are two) were edited out; sometimes one, sometimes both. Those instances are: Spike yelling, "Oh shit, what are we gonna do now?" after the self-destructing Moon Base 2 fails to scratch Unicron, and Ultra Magnus growling, "Open, damn it, open!" while trying to open the Matrix to fend off Galvatron and the Sweeps on Junkion. The UK cinema version had the swearing included but when it was released on VHS in the UK Spike's line was cut. However it has been restored on all UK DVD releases.

*Instead of DEG, the Rank Film "gong man" appears before the film, as Rank were the UK distributors.

==Commercial Releases==
* The movie was originally released on videotape in 1987.
* Transformers : The Movie 20th University's Special Edition — (2006) (DVD) Sony BMG Music Entertainment
:Includes Animated storyboards and [[Scramble City]].

==Comic Adaptation==
''Main article: [[Transformers: The Movie (comic)]]''
<BR>A comic adaptation of the movie was published by [[Marvel Comics]] concurrently with the movie's theater run. It was based off a non-finalized version of the script, and differs in many details from the final film.

Additionally, most of the major character models (and possibly their unedited original character write-ups) appear in Issue #4 of the [[Transformers Universe (Marvel Comics)|Transformers Universe]] series.

In 2006/2007 [[IDW Publishing]] released a new four part adaption as part of the films 20th Anniversary. It was released as [[Transformers: The Animated Movie]] to differentiate it from the [[Michael Bay]] [[Transformers (2007)|live-action film]].

==Soundtrack==
Released on Scotti Bros. Records, the soundtrack to the movie was made available in both vinyl LP (long-playing) record form and audio cassette. At an undetermined point in the 90's, it was released on CD as well (there are no new markings on the CD booklet or outer case to indicate when the CD was released).

*1. The Touch - [[Stan Bush]]
*2. Instruments Of Destruction - [[N.R.G.]]
*3. Death Of Optimus Prime - [[Vince DiCola]]
*4. Dare - Stan Bush
*5. Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way - [[Spectre General]]
*6. The Transformers (Theme) - [[Lion]]
*7. Escape - Vince DiCola
*8. Hunger - Spectre General
*9. Autobot/Decepticon Battle - Vince DiCola
*10. Dare To Be Stupid - [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]

In 1997, the newly-formed [[3H]] produced as a [[BotCon 1997]] [[exclusive]] a double-CD set called ''[['Til All Are One (CD)|'Til All Are One]]''. The second disc contains the all of the background score (by Vince DiCola) that was not on the original soundtrack, including several "alternate" pieces for scenes that used songs from the original soundtrack, plus "[[Legacy]]", the audition piece that got Vince the job. Other albums released by 3H which include music from the movie are ''BotCon 97: The Concert'', ''The Protoform Sessions'', ''Artistic Transformations'', and ''Lighting Their Darkest Hour: The Complete Music Score''. All of these 3H albums are long since sold out.

On May 29, 2007, Legacy Recordings re-released the soundtrack in a 20th Anniversary Edition containing the above tracks from the original 1986 release plus these additional tracks:

*11. Unicron Medley - Vince DiCola
*12. Moon Base 2 - Shuttle Launch - Vince DiCola
*13. Megatron Must Be Stopped (Parts 1 and 2) - Vince DiCola
*14. The Transformers Theme (Alternate) - Stan Bush and Vince DiCola

==External links==
* [http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers.htm TFTM's box office domestic gross.]

* [http://www.tftm.net/ TF:TM "Unofficial Fansite", an extremely thorough site about the movie maintained by CJ Stankiewicz]

* [http://www.wombatking.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=4 Transformers the Movie Deleted Storyboards]

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Rack'n'Ruin (G1)

2007-10-12T11:12:16Z

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:''Rack'n'Ruin are two [[Autobots]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:RackNRuin1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|You win a matched washer and dryer.]]

'''Rack'n'Ruin''' are (is?) two Transformers who were surgically combined in a desperate attempt to save their lives. Previously, (t)he(y) turned into jets, but now (t)he(y) don't (doesn't?).

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

''(Events from the UK-only comics are in italics.)''

''Rack n' Ruin were (was a?) [[Wreckers|Wrecker]](s). After doing almost nothing in [[Operation: Volcano]], (and being the only member(s) of the team to not doubt the mission), they helped [[Roadbuster]] blow a chunk out of Galvatron in the [[Time Wars]]. However, they didn't bother warning him the gun was about to blow up in time, proving two heads don't tend to be better than one. Rack n' Ruin shot a hole in [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Galvatron got payback. Bye, bye, Rack! Bye, bye, Ruin!''

==Trivia==
*In his (their?) first appearance during [[Target 2006]] (t)he(y) is (are?) referred to as "Rack and Ruin" but subsequent appearances pep this up to Rack'n'Ruin.

==External Links==
*[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/ukcomics/racknruin.htm Rack'n'Ruin at Obscure Transformers]

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Kickback (G1)

2007-10-12T11:11:32Z

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:''Kickback is a [[Decepticon]] [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DreamwaveCover3.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Remember when we were in DWG1v1? That was awesome!]]

'''Kickback''' is one of the most charming, likable beings you're ever likely to meet. He collects friends the way others do [[energon cube]]s. Scratch the surface though and you find a manipulative blackmailer that loves digging up dirt on his new "pals" to force them to work for him. Humans are particularly likely to fall prey to his honeyed words. In insect mode his super-charged legs allow him to jump great distances and kick through solid steel, though he's vunerable in that mode when attempting to fly through high winds.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''La Raude'''<br>
:''Italian name'': '''Atrox'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[wikipedia:Clive_Revill|Clive Revill]] (US), [[Toshiro Ishii]] (Japan)

Kickback, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] and [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] landed on [[Earth]] in their own space pod before the Ark crashed to Earth. ''(It is unclear whether this pod was launched from the [[Nemesis]] or not, as the dialogue seems to suggest maybe it was, but the Insecticons and Megatron's Decepticons do not seem to know each other.)'' Their pod crashed into the region that would become known as "Demon Swamp" and their computers adapted them to transform into insects and eat organic food to survive. The "Insecticons" apparently lived in the swamp for millions of years until discovered by Megatron's Decepticons. They form an uneasy alliance with Megatron, never coming fully under his command but working with the Decepticons when they could be convinced there was something (usually food) in it for them.

The Insecticons in the Cartoon were able to create vast clone armies of themselves at will, a formidable ability that may have been the reason they were able to maintain their autonomy from Megatron.

===Marvel Comics continuity===

Kickback was one of Lord [[Straxus]]'s warriors operating out of [[Polyhex]] and, without realizing it, barely escaped being killed by the [[Wreckers]] in [[Operation: Volcano]]. He was later summoned to Earth by Megatron, and became an Insecticon alongside his partners Shrapnel and Bombshell.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Forthcoming.

===IDW ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity===
Kickback, Bombshell, and Shrapnel rob a train carrying cash and bullion from the Denver Mint, on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s orders. They deliver the stolen property to Starscream and [[Tobias Muldoon]] the following morning.

Kickback forms one end of the "Insectrain" (as it is called in the concept art); the front end, in its one appearance. He has piledrivers mounted to force other trains off the tracks. {{Storylink|Hearts of Steel, Part 2}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Kickback''' (Insecticon, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''40'''

: Kickback transforms into a robotic grasshopper/locust. He doesn't do a whole lot more than that.

: The mold has gone through a few variations, primarily in the chromed-silver wings. Original versions only had a single [[rubsign]] indent, on the outer right-robot-mode wing. Later versions not only added indents to all four faces of the wings (for symmetry, apparently), but ''shortened'' the wings as well.

: This mold was used to make the [[Shothole]] drones.

*'''Insectrons''' ("Bookbox" multi-pack, 2004)
:''Japanese ID number'': '''16''' (full set)

: Kickback was released as part of the Japanese [[Transformers Collection]] series in a set with [[Bombshell]] and [[Shrapnel]]. This set also included three [[energon cube]] accessories that fit inside their chest compartments.

: In Japan, Kickback and the other Insecticons were "re-released" as mail-order items from 1987 through 1988. They each cost 880 yen (their normal retail price) and two [[robot points]].

: The Kickback in this set has ''another'' change to the wings; this time, the "safety circle" at the wing-tip added by [[Hasbro]] back in the day is no longer present; the wings also go back to having a single rubsign indent.

===Merchandise===
*'''Kickback''' (Decoy, 1987)

: Kickback was one of the Decepticon [[Decoy]]s packed in with smaller carded ''Transformers'' toys. While the normal purple version could come on any Decepticon toy, the rarer red version was available ''only'' on [[Throttlebot]] cards and only for a short while before the switch to purple.

*'''Destron Hero Collection-22 Set''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1987)

: The entire run of twenty-two Decepticon Decoys were sold as a single boxed set in Japan, only in purple.

==Trivia==
* Kickback --like the other Insecticons-- was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Waruder Battas" evil alien piloted mech in different colors... which were eventually used when the trio were [[redeco]]ed for [[e-Hobby]] release. This is also the genesis of those opening chest compartments.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Kickback/kickback.htm Kickback at TFU.info]

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Springer (G1)

2007-10-12T11:10:06Z

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{{disambig2|the Autobot|the (human) artist|Frank Springer}}

:''Springer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''
[[Image:Springer botjp.jpg|thumb|250px|In the Special Edition [[Wreck-Gar]] shoots first.]]

'''Springer''' is the archetypical action hero; great in a fight, unselfconsciously brave, confident, and always ready with a dead-pan sarcastic quip to lighten the moment. Someone you can depend on to ride in, save the day and be smug about it.

Springer prefers fighting solo ("Ha!") and lending a hand to friends where he can. Though his easy self-confidence is one of his most notable features, actually being responsible for others weighs heavily upon his otherwise jocular personality. Nonetheless, Springer ascended to lead the [[Wreckers]] in many continuities. He has twice been named as [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]]'s successor to take the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and lead the Autobots, though neither one actually came to pass.

Springer combines the thrusting power of his legs with his retro thrusters to move rapidly through the battlefield, leaping tall structures in a single bound. Although he is quite speedy, he is not faster than a speeding bullet.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Ricochet'''
:''Italian name'': '''Bora'''
:''Japanese name'': '''Sprang''' or '''Sprung'''<ref>Both are acceptable transliterations.</ref> (スプラング, su-pu-ra-n-gu)

== Fiction ==
=== Marvel Comics continuity ===
''(Events from UK-only stories are in italics.)''

''Springer was first a member of, and following the death of [[Impactor]], leader of the Wreckers. They dealt with [[Operation: Volcano]] without Magnus's help, fought armies of robot zombies, chased [[Galvatron]] all around Earth, and eventually got their tailpipes kicked in by said Galvatron. The survivors of all that eventually ended up members of the [[Survivors]] with Springer again as the leader.''

====Generation 2====
[[Image:Springerg2.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Hey, Marvel US, it's me!]]

When the [[Cybertronian Empire]] ambushed the [[Autobot]]s on the planet [[Ethos]], Springer was in charge of a squad consisting of former [[Wreckers]] buddies [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], Inferno's buddy [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. Although Springer warned his squad to stay close together, Smokescreen broke formation, resulting in his death and the injuring of Ironhide. Smokescreen's death caused Inferno to lose his temper, who subsequently also died despite Springer's warnings. {{storylink|Escalation!}}

====Classics====
:''('''Note''': The ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' story takes place in a post-Marvel Generation 1 comics universe where the UK Marvel Comics and the [[Generation 2]] mini-series did not happen, thus negating all of Springer's previous appearences in comic continuity. For all effects and purposes he gets a totally fresh start.)''

Springer seems to be much more of a loner, never having been part of the Wreckers, and having mainly worked alone against the Decepticons until after Bludgeon's defeat on Klo. Fearing the end of the conflict that was so important to him he was eager to sign on with Grimlock's crew.

Springer is head of security for Grimlock's Decepticon hunters on the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]. {{storylink|Games of Deception!}}

=== Animated continuity ===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Neil Ross]] (US), [[Kenyu Horiuchi]] (Japan)

Little is known about Springer's life prior to the Battle of Autobot City in 2005. He fought bravely in the conflict, helping transform the city into its heavily-armed, armored fortress configuration, and later using an oversized piece of artillery to bombard [[Devastator]]. Afterwards, when [[Unicron]] made his existence known to the Autobots by destroying two of Cybertron's moons, Springer was among those who left Earth aboard a shuttle to stop the Chaos-Bringer somehow. The ship Springer was aboard crashlanded on the planet Junk, where a battle erupted between the Autobots and the native [[Junkion|Junkions]], during which Springer dueled with the Junkion chieftain, Wreck-Gar. Later still, he and the other Autobots wound up inside Unicron himself, where Springer and the others desperately fought off Unicron's internal defenses. Luckily, Hot Rod opened the Matrix of Leadership just in time, destroying Unicron and becoming Rodimus Prime.

A year later, Springer attended the first Galactic Olympics alongside his fellow Autobots. Unfortunately, the festivities were interrupted by an alien mercenary who turned the Olympic torch into a giant flash/smoke grenade, and then a batallion of [[Sharkticon|Sharkticons]] attacked. Springer was able to douse the torch from the air, but by then, the attackers had already fled, having captured [[Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup]] and [[Spike Witwicky]]. Springer immediately volunteered to track the escaped alien saboteur, and was joined by Arcee. They followed their quarry to his strange base ship, an asteroid-like spacecraft referred to as a "Rockaroid". The mercenary fled after misleading his pursuers into believing that the Decepticons were behind the attack, and Springer was fortunately able to pilot his ship (barely). Springer flew the Rockaroid to the distant planet [[Chaar]], where he arrived just in time to save Rodimus Prime and [[Grimlock]] from being beaten to scrap by a mob of Decepticons.

Later, a badly-damaged Rodimus prepared to pass the Matrix on to Springer in anticipation of his imminent demise. Fortunately, the Autobot leader did not die, but rather experienced the Cybertronian equivalent of a near-death experience, wherein his [[Spark|"life force"]] left his body to embark on a very trippy (and poorly animated) trip into the Matrix itself. Immediately afterwards, Springer participated in a daring rescue mission to save Ultra Magnus and the others, before winding up on [[Goo#8379B]], where he was disassembled by the planet's mobile garbage disposal unit. Fortunately, he was rebuilt and restored to life by the Junkions later on.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
After [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] disappeared along with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in a test of the [[space bridge]], Springer broke off from the Autobot army and formed the Wreckers. They usually targered [[Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon]]s, continually halting their efforts to secure the [[Tagan Heights]]. Eventually, Ratbat secured the aide of the [[Constructicon]]s, who had been declared non-aligned by the [[Crisis Intervention Accords]], and unleashed Devastator on the Wreckers, but was soon countered by [[Defensor]]. Springer chastised the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s for allowing themselves to battle Devastator in the Tagan Heighs, and risk causing an accident which could potentially move Cybertron from its orbit. However, he changed his mind once Devastator started bending his helicopter blades. Fortunately, the Protectobots managed to defeat Devastator, saving Springer. {{storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

=== IDW Comics continuity ===
Springer is the leader of the [[Wreckers]]. Despite admitting that they usually fight for planets that have become lost causes, he seems keen to stand up for such causes against overwhelming odds. This belief even extends to his fellow Autobots, as seen when he leads a mission to rescue [[Kup]], even though the old warrior, driven half-mad by the crystals covering the surface of the planet he and his team crash-landed on, is killing his rescuers under the delusion that they are "zombots".

===''Universe: The Wreckers''===
In this continuity, Springer is apparently at least a member of the Wreckers, as he is seen bearing their distinctive insignia in his brief appearance. Not long after the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], Springer attempted (fruitlessly) to cheer up [[Arcee]], who had become severely depressed following the death of her surrogate son and Headmaster companion [[Daniel Witwicky]]. Afterwards, he and Hot Rod, now called simply "Rodimus", both checked out and later underwent the Maximal Upgrade.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Springer''' (1986/1991)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-84'''

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Springer/springer.htm Springer at TFU.info]

*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Springer Springer's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Target: 2006

2007-10-12T11:08:24Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Items of note */ IDW Reprint

[[Image:MarvelUK-079.jpg|thumb|right|The New Leaders are here...apparently.]]
'''Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back in time with a plan to destroy Unicron.'''

=Marvel UK issues #78-88=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Pencillers:''' [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Tim Perkins]], [[Geoff Senior]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Richard Starkings|Starkings]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Tony Jozwiak]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]<br>

*''Characters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Ironhide]], [[Jazz]], [[Prowl]], [[Emirate Xaaron]], [[Impactor]], [[Shrapnel]], [[Roadbuster]], [[Twin Twist]], [[Springer]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Ultra Magnus]], [[Jetfire]], [[Trailbreaker]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Grapple]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Hot Rod]], [[Kup]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]
*''Originally published:'' 13th September 1986 - 22nd November 1986

==Synopsis==
Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back to 1986 from 2006 to escape Unicron. The time travel device causes three Autobots - Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet - to be displaced to a holding dimension. Ironhide, Jazz and Hound go to spy on the Decepticons, certain that they are to blame for their leader's disappearance.

Galvatron userps command of the 'local' Decepticons from Megatron, burying his former self and Soundwave under a rock fall. Then he takes the Constructicons off to begin building a giant laser cannon. The cannon will fire upon his return to 2006 destroying [[Unicron]].

On Cybertron, the [[Matrix Flame]], the embodiment of the [[Creation Matrix]], is extinguished as Optimus Prime is removed from this reality. As a result Autobot resistance leader Emirate Xaaron sends Ultra Magnus to Earth to hunt for the missing Autobot leader and the Creation Matrix, despite him being a crucial part of [[Operation: Volcano]], an Autobot plan to lure the Decepticons' most vicious killers into the open and destroy them.

On Earth Jazz is captured by Galvatron and tortured to provoke the Autobots into making a hasty attack. Unwilling to interupt his mission, Ultra Magnus refuses to accompany his fellow Autobots.
[[Image:2006-1.jpg|thumb|left|Galvatron indulges in his passion for S&M.]]
The Autobots are humiliated by Galvatron and decide they need help. So they dig Megatron out from the rock fall and ally themselves with him. Under Megatron's leadership they successfully capture Scourge and plan to exchange him for Jazz. Starscream, seeking to gain power for himself betrays Megatron and the Autobots to Galvatron.

Galvatron tricks the Autobots by unleashing a remote controlled Jazz at the exchange, inflicting yet another defeat on them. While the exchange is underway Megatron attempts to destroy Galvatron's weapon but is surprised by Starscream and knocked unconscious.
[[Image:MagnusVGalv2006.jpg|thumb|right|Come and 'ave a go if you think you're 'ard enough.]]
Back in 2006, Unicron realises what Galvatron is planning and takes mental control of Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr and sends them back in time to sabotage Galvatron's plan. In 1986 they tell Ultra Magnus that Optimus Prime’s disappearance is related to Galvatron and he agrees to help them send him back to his own time.

Ultra Magnus attacks Galvatron and the two battle each other, keeping Galvatron distracted while Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr prepare their plan. Once they are ready they use a remote controlled Skywarp, disguised as Starscream to destroy Galvatron’s weapon.

Enraged, Galvatron destroys “Starscream”. Knowing that Stascream is not destined to die until 2006 he becomes convinced that he had travelled back in time to a dimension other than his own and that nothing he achieves here will affect his future. He reluctantly decides to abandon his plan and returns to 2006 where he is punished by Unicron.

Satisfied with himself Unicron returns, Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr to the future. Once Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge return to their own time, Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet return.

Ultra Magnus returns to Cybertron only to find that he is too late, Operation: Volcano has begun. The leader of the [[Wreckers]], Impactor dies saving Xaaron’s life, but the plan comes to nothing as Megatron contacts Cybertron and orders the Decepticons to return to their headquarters.

==Errors==
*It is implied that Galvatron builds his weapon on the site of the future [[Autobot City]] so that when the weapon fires in 2006 it will destroy Autobot city ''and'' Unicron. How the builders of Autobot City would fail to spot the 500 foot gun in the middle of their building site is left unexplained.

==Items of note==
*The epic Transformers story that everyone remembers from the UK comics.
*The Movie was originally planned to take place in 2006 but was changed to 2005 very late in production by which time Target 2006 had already been given a title. As a result, all of the UK comics future stories were set twenty years in the future of the 'real' year.
*Galvatron time jumps just at the point in the Movie after he says "Decepticons, to Earth".
*According to Galvatron in issue 78, Earth has a weather control system as of 1995. (Our Earth is clearly behind schedule.)
*The character designs for Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge in issue 78 are based on they toys rather than the Movie look as the issue was designed before the artist got to see the Movie designs.
*For this story and all future appearances Galvatron would appear in his grey and purple toy colour scheme rather than the Movie's predominantly purple colour.
*Events in this story cause ramifications for over 150 issues of the UK comic.
*Simon Furman reused issue 78's sequence with Emirate Xaaron and captions about the Autobot movement going literally underground almost verbatim when he took over the US strip some years later.
*Reprinted as a Trade Paperback by [[Titan Books]] in August 2002. A hardback version with an exclusive cover was made available at the [[Transforce]] 2002 convention in the UK.
*Reprinted in 5 parts by [[IDW]] in 2007 as part of their [[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]] series.

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Target: 2006

2007-10-12T11:06:13Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Synopsis */ Link Update

[[Image:MarvelUK-079.jpg|thumb|right|The New Leaders are here...apparently.]]
'''Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back in time with a plan to destroy Unicron.'''

=Marvel UK issues #78-88=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Pencillers:''' [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Tim Perkins]], [[Geoff Senior]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Richard Starkings|Starkings]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Tony Jozwiak]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]<br>

*''Characters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Ironhide]], [[Jazz]], [[Prowl]], [[Emirate Xaaron]], [[Impactor]], [[Shrapnel]], [[Roadbuster]], [[Twin Twist]], [[Springer]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Ultra Magnus]], [[Jetfire]], [[Trailbreaker]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Grapple]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Hot Rod]], [[Kup]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]
*''Originally published:'' 13th September 1986 - 22nd November 1986

==Synopsis==
Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back to 1986 from 2006 to escape Unicron. The time travel device causes three Autobots - Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet - to be displaced to a holding dimension. Ironhide, Jazz and Hound go to spy on the Decepticons, certain that they are to blame for their leader's disappearance.

Galvatron userps command of the 'local' Decepticons from Megatron, burying his former self and Soundwave under a rock fall. Then he takes the Constructicons off to begin building a giant laser cannon. The cannon will fire upon his return to 2006 destroying [[Unicron]].

On Cybertron, the [[Matrix Flame]], the embodiment of the [[Creation Matrix]], is extinguished as Optimus Prime is removed from this reality. As a result Autobot resistance leader Emirate Xaaron sends Ultra Magnus to Earth to hunt for the missing Autobot leader and the Creation Matrix, despite him being a crucial part of [[Operation: Volcano]], an Autobot plan to lure the Decepticons' most vicious killers into the open and destroy them.

On Earth Jazz is captured by Galvatron and tortured to provoke the Autobots into making a hasty attack. Unwilling to interupt his mission, Ultra Magnus refuses to accompany his fellow Autobots.
[[Image:2006-1.jpg|thumb|left|Galvatron indulges in his passion for S&M.]]
The Autobots are humiliated by Galvatron and decide they need help. So they dig Megatron out from the rock fall and ally themselves with him. Under Megatron's leadership they successfully capture Scourge and plan to exchange him for Jazz. Starscream, seeking to gain power for himself betrays Megatron and the Autobots to Galvatron.

Galvatron tricks the Autobots by unleashing a remote controlled Jazz at the exchange, inflicting yet another defeat on them. While the exchange is underway Megatron attempts to destroy Galvatron's weapon but is surprised by Starscream and knocked unconscious.
[[Image:MagnusVGalv2006.jpg|thumb|right|Come and 'ave a go if you think you're 'ard enough.]]
Back in 2006, Unicron realises what Galvatron is planning and takes mental control of Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr and sends them back in time to sabotage Galvatron's plan. In 1986 they tell Ultra Magnus that Optimus Prime’s disappearance is related to Galvatron and he agrees to help them send him back to his own time.

Ultra Magnus attacks Galvatron and the two battle each other, keeping Galvatron distracted while Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr prepare their plan. Once they are ready they use a remote controlled Skywarp, disguised as Starscream to destroy Galvatron’s weapon.

Enraged, Galvatron destroys “Starscream”. Knowing that Stascream is not destined to die until 2006 he becomes convinced that he had travelled back in time to a dimension other than his own and that nothing he achieves here will affect his future. He reluctantly decides to abandon his plan and returns to 2006 where he is punished by Unicron.

Satisfied with himself Unicron returns, Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr to the future. Once Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge return to their own time, Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet return.

Ultra Magnus returns to Cybertron only to find that he is too late, Operation: Volcano has begun. The leader of the [[Wreckers]], Impactor dies saving Xaaron’s life, but the plan comes to nothing as Megatron contacts Cybertron and orders the Decepticons to return to their headquarters.

==Errors==
*It is implied that Galvatron builds his weapon on the site of the future [[Autobot City]] so that when the weapon fires in 2006 it will destroy Autobot city ''and'' Unicron. How the builders of Autobot City would fail to spot the 500 foot gun in the middle of their building site is left unexplained.

==Items of note==
*The epic Transformers story that everyone remembers from the UK comics.
*The Movie was originally planned to take place in 2006 but was changed to 2005 very late in production by which time Target 2006 had already been given a title. As a result, all of the UK comics future stories were set twenty years in the future of the 'real' year.
*Galvatron time jumps just at the point in the Movie after he says "Decepticons, to Earth".
*According to Galvatron in issue 78, Earth has a weather control system as of 1995. (Our Earth is clearly behind schedule.)
*The character designs for Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge in issue 78 are based on they toys rather than the Movie look as the issue was designed before the artist got to see the Movie designs.
*For this story and all future appearances Galvatron would appear in his grey and purple toy colour scheme rather than the Movie's predominantly purple colour.
*Events in this story cause ramifications for over 150 issues of the UK comic.
*Simon Furman reused issue 78's sequence with Emirate Xaaron and captions about the Autobot movement going literally underground almost verbatim when he took over the US strip some years later.
*Reprinted as a Trade Paperback by [[Titan Books]] in August 2002. A hardback version with an exclusive cover was made available at the [[Transforce]] 2002 convention in the UK.
*To be reprinted in 5 parts by [[IDW]] in 2007 as part of their [[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]] series.

[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Operation: Volcano

2007-10-12T11:03:44Z

Omnisvalidus: Operation:Volcano moved to Operation: Volcano: Space added after :

'''Operation: Volcano''' refers to an aborted uprising by the [[Autobot]]s of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] against the [[Decepticon]]s of that world.

== Background ==

In the Marvel UK continuity of comics, by the year 1986 Cybertron had been completely conquered by the Decepticons, the remnants of the Autobot army reduced to fighting a guerrilla war for thousands of years after the destruction of [[Iacon]], the last of their refuges. The leader of the Autobots throughout this period was [[Emirate Xaaron]], last surviving member of the Autobot [[Council of Elders]], and the very being who had placed [[Optimus Prime]] in command of the war effort.

== The Plan ==

Operation: Volcano was the result of many years' planning and coordination between the various Autobot resistance cells and underground leaders across Cybertron. In essence the plan was simple -- the Decepticons' ten deadliest warriors were to be lured by the possibility of capturing or killing Emirate Xaaron and would be ambushed by the Autobots' elite warrior squad, the [[Wreckers]] led by [[Impactor]], and possibly the Autobots' best warrior on Cybertron at that time, [[Ultra Magnus]]. The elimination of these Decepticons was to coincide with a general Autobot uprising across Cybertron, hopefully leading to the Autobots regaining the initiative in the war against the Decepticons.

== The Implementation ==

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned.

[[Image:Xaaronimpactor.jpg|right|thumb|125px|"Another fine mess you've gotten us into, Laurel..."]]

The [[Matrix Flame]], which indicated the continuing survival of the current bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]] went out suddenly and inexplicably shortly before the operation was due to commence. (Although the actual explanation was because Optimus Prime had been displaced into [[limbo]] thanks to the arrival from 2006 by the Decepticon [[Galvatron]]). As such, Ultra Magnus was dispatched to [[Earth]] to try and discover the reasons behind Prime's disappearance, with only a finite time available to do so. In doing so he missed the deadline to return to Cybertron before the operation began.

Emirate Xaaron did draw out the Decepticons by addressing a "meeting" of Autobot leaders (which were in fact nothing but [[facsimile construct]]s). [[Kickback]] reported back to Decepticon High Command as to Xaaron's presence, and Decepticons including [[Dirge]], [[Ramjet]], [[Thrust]], the [[Insecticons]], and a new member of the team by the name of [[Macabre]] were dispatched to the location. The [[Wreckers]] were aware of Kickback's presence and were preparing to lay the ambush for the Decepticons.

However, just before the Decepticons fell into the trap, [[Megatron]] established communications with Cybertron and demanded the presence of the [[Conehead]]s and the [[Insecticons]] with all possible speed over the [[Space Bridge]]. As such the Decepticons -- all but one -- broke off their march and returned to headquarters. Fearing the security of the operation had been breached, Xaaron ordered Operation: Volcano be cancelled, and the uprising was postponed indefinitely.

Unfortunately, the one Decepticon who had not followed orders, Macabre, had penetrated the meeting and attempted to assassinate Xaaron. Impactor threw Xaaron out of the way of the killing shot and instead was killed. Macabre lined up for a second shot but was brought down by fire from the rest of the Wreckers. Impactor passed leadership of the Wreckers to [[Springer]] before dying.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Target: 2006

2007-10-12T11:03:01Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Synopsis */ Mention Operation Volcano

[[Image:MarvelUK-079.jpg|thumb|right|The New Leaders are here...apparently.]]
'''Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back in time with a plan to destroy Unicron.'''

=Marvel UK issues #78-88=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Pencillers:''' [[Jeff Anderson]], [[Geoff Senior]], [[Will Simpson]], [[Ron Smith]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Tim Perkins]], [[Geoff Senior]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Richard Starkings|Starkings]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Tony Jozwiak]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]<br>

*''Characters'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave]], [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], [[Ironhide]], [[Jazz]], [[Prowl]], [[Emirate Xaaron]], [[Impactor]], [[Shrapnel]], [[Roadbuster]], [[Twin Twist]], [[Springer]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Ultra Magnus]], [[Jetfire]], [[Trailbreaker]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Grapple]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Hot Rod]], [[Kup]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]
*''Originally published:'' 13th September 1986 - 22nd November 1986

==Synopsis==
Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge travel back to 1986 from 2006 to escape Unicron. The time travel device causes three Autobots - Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet - to be displaced to a holding dimension. Ironhide, Jazz and Hound go to spy on the Decepticons, certain that they are to blame for their leader's disappearance.

Galvatron userps command of the 'local' Decepticons from Megatron, burying his former self and Soundwave under a rock fall. Then he takes the Constructicons off to begin building a giant laser cannon. The cannon will fire upon his return to 2006 destroying [[Unicron]].

On Cybertron, the [[Matrix Flame]], the embodiment of the [[Creation Matrix]], is extinguished as Optimus Prime is removed from this reality. As a result Autobot resistance leader Emirate Xaaron sends Ultra Magnus to Earth to hunt for the missing Autobot leader and the Creation Matrix, despite him being a crucial part of [[Operation: Volcano]], an Autobot plan to lure the Decepticons' most vicious killers into the open and destroy them.

On Earth Jazz is captured by Galvatron and tortured to provoke the Autobots into making a hasty attack. Unwilling to interupt his mission, Ultra Magnus refuses to accompany his fellow Autobots.
[[Image:2006-1.jpg|thumb|left|Galvatron indulges in his passion for S&M.]]
The Autobots are humiliated by Galvatron and decide they need help. So they dig Megatron out from the rock fall and ally themselves with him. Under Megatron's leadership they successfully capture Scourge and plan to exchange him for Jazz. Starscream, seeking to gain power for himself betrays Megatron and the Autobots to Galvatron.

Galvatron tricks the Autobots by unleashing a remote controlled Jazz at the exchange, inflicting yet another defeat on them. While the exchange is underway Megatron attempts to destroy Galvatron's weapon but is surprised by Starscream and knocked unconscious.
[[Image:MagnusVGalv2006.jpg|thumb|right|Come and 'ave a go if you think you're 'ard enough.]]
Back in 2006, Unicron realises what Galvatron is planning and takes mental control of Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr and sends them back in time to sabotage Galvatron's plan. In 1986 they tell Ultra Magnus that Optimus Prime’s disappearance is related to Galvatron and he agrees to help them send him back to his own time.

Ultra Magnus attacks Galvatron and the two battle each other, keeping Galvatron distracted while Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr prepare their plan. Once they are ready they use a remote controlled Skywarp, disguised as Starscream to destroy Galvatron’s weapon.

Enraged, Galvatron destroys “Starscream”. Knowing that Stascream is not destined to die until 2006 he becomes convinced that he had travelled back in time to a dimension other than his own and that nothing he achieves here will affect his future. He reluctantly decides to abandon his plan and returns to 2006 where he is punished by Unicron.

Satisfied with himself Unicron returns, Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr to the future. Once Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge return to their own time, Optimus Prime, Prowl and Ratchet return.

Ultra Magnus returns to Cybertron only to find that he is too late, Operation: Volcano has begun. The leader of the Wreckers, Impactor dies saving Xaaron’s life, but the plan comes to nothing as Megatron contacts Cybertron and orders the Decepticons to return to their headquarters.

==Errors==
*It is implied that Galvatron builds his weapon on the site of the future [[Autobot City]] so that when the weapon fires in 2006 it will destroy Autobot city ''and'' Unicron. How the builders of Autobot City would fail to spot the 500 foot gun in the middle of their building site is left unexplained.

==Items of note==
*The epic Transformers story that everyone remembers from the UK comics.
*The Movie was originally planned to take place in 2006 but was changed to 2005 very late in production by which time Target 2006 had already been given a title. As a result, all of the UK comics future stories were set twenty years in the future of the 'real' year.
*Galvatron time jumps just at the point in the Movie after he says "Decepticons, to Earth".
*According to Galvatron in issue 78, Earth has a weather control system as of 1995. (Our Earth is clearly behind schedule.)
*The character designs for Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge in issue 78 are based on they toys rather than the Movie look as the issue was designed before the artist got to see the Movie designs.
*For this story and all future appearances Galvatron would appear in his grey and purple toy colour scheme rather than the Movie's predominantly purple colour.
*Events in this story cause ramifications for over 150 issues of the UK comic.
*Simon Furman reused issue 78's sequence with Emirate Xaaron and captions about the Autobot movement going literally underground almost verbatim when he took over the US strip some years later.
*Reprinted as a Trade Paperback by [[Titan Books]] in August 2002. A hardback version with an exclusive cover was made available at the [[Transforce]] 2002 convention in the UK.
*To be reprinted in 5 parts by [[IDW]] in 2007 as part of their [[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]] series.

[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Ravage (G1)

2007-09-27T10:22:59Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Trivia */ Link correction

{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Decepticon|the Energon Terrorcon|Battle Ravage (Energon)}}

:''Ravage was a [[Decepticon]] then a [[Predacon]], and then a [[Decepticon]] again in the [[Generation 1]] and [[Beast Era]] and then [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family|continuity families]]. It's all very confusing.''

[[Image:Ravageboxart.jpg|right|thumb|350px|This is [[Ravage#Trivia|every comic book panel]] Ravage has ever been in. Well, okay, sometimes they rotate him a bit.]]

No Decepticon has a stronger loyalty to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] than '''Ravage'''. One of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s most reliable [[Mini-Cassette|spies]], Ravage believes unwaveringly in the Decepticon cause, and Megatron embodies that cause. To serve Megatron, Ravage has become the most efficient and deadly war machine under his command. He hides himself in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike with grim accuracy. His name is synonymous with stealth. His survivors are few.

Ravage's only weakness is bright light, which can temporarily blind him. Perhaps his absolute loyalty to Megatron can blind him as well.

Sometimes he's a talker, other times he just growls or hisses at anything that isn't Megatron or Soundwave.
{{quote|Decepticons forever!|Ravage|[[The Agenda, Part 2]]}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jaguar'''<br>
:''Italian name:'' '''Jena'''<br>
:''Swedish name:'' '''Hunden'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Romboló''' (meaning Ravager)
:''Spanish name:'' '''Destructor'''

==Fiction==
According to the UK book [[Dinobot War]], Ravage's cassette tape mode is disguised as the soundtrack to ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_(musical) Cats].''

===Marvel Comics continuity===
''(Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.)''
[[Image:Contentedfools.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Ravage, here in his first appearance, is the first Transformer to have dialogue in the [[The Transformers (comic issue)|first Transformers story]].]]
''Ravage was loyal bodyguard for the [[Overlord (Autobot)|Overlords]], the Autobots that once ruled all of Cybertron, for generations. He witnessed as their planet-wide rule crumbled into a loose collection of feuding city-states. Like ancient Rome, the last Overlord barely managed to hold together the autocracy through the gladiatorial games, which allowed the city-states to vent their frustrations over low fuel supplies on each other in scripted, controlled conflicts. A war broke out between [[Vos]] and [[Tarn]], however, and Ravage and his partner [[Nightstalker]] attempted to escort the Overlord to safety. Joined by the gladiators [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], their journey was perilous. The Overlord was now an enfeebled mechanoid who required constant re-energization to survive, and constantly slowed them down. After Prime raced ahead to get help, Nightstalker self-destructed himself in a final loyal act to defend the Overlord, leaving the ruler alone with Megatron and Ravage. Though the Overlord was near death, Ravage refused to give the Overlord any of his energy, instead allying himself with Megatron, whom he believed would be the future ruler of Cybertron. {{Storylink|State Games!}}''

As a member of Megatron's Decepticons, Ravage attempted to hijack the [[Ark]] four million years ago, only to fail and fall into deactivation sleep until 1984. The detonation of the volcano in [[Mount St. Hilary]] reactivated the Autobots and Decepticons, unleashing their war on Earth. Ravage acted as the top spy for his leader.

''Shortly into their stay on Earth, the ever-treacherous [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] attempted to build up support against Megatron by demanding action when Megatron cautioned patience, knowing his fellow Decepticons were getting restless for battle. Fearing that an outright execution of Starscream would turn popular opinion against him, Megatron asked Ravage to spy on the [[Seeker]] and find him an excuse to get rid of Starscream. Ravage was discovered, though, and critically injured by Starscream during their fight. Ravage managed to crawl home across the desert, however, and reported the betrayal to Megatron.''

''Having dishonored himself by attacking his fellow Decepticon, Starscream was forced to engage in a trial by combat with the Autobot [[Brawn]], who had fallen into a similar situation by unrelated circumstances. After defeating Brawn in combat and flying back to Decepticon headquarters to declare his victory, Starscream was shot down by the vengeful Ravage on Megatron's orders. Ravage reported the Autobots were responsible for the attack, and thus Megatron was able to galvanize the Decepticons for battle himself, effectively stealing Starscream's thunder and punishing the mutineer in the process.{{Storylink|The Enemy Within!}}''

''As the Decepticons assaulted the Ark, Ravage fought against the magnetic Autobot [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]], employing his own electromagnetic shield to protect himself from his opponent's powers. When Optimus Prime attempted to awaken the ship's computer [[Auntie]] during the battle, however, she awoke in a scrambled state and turned against all the Transformers, using magnetic force to hold all the combatants against her hull...except for Ravage and Windcharger. Forced to work together for the benefit of both their armies, they managed to deactivate Auntie. {{Storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}}''

Time passed, as did leadership of the Decepticons...''several'' times. Still, Ravage remained the dutiful soldier, and was at one point assigned to watch over [[Donny Finkleberg|"Robot-Master"]], really a human named Donny Finkleberg who was unwillingly helping the Decepticons sow mistrust of the Autobots among the human population. When the human escaped their coal shaft base during an Autobot offensive, Ravage took off after his prey. But after getting into a confrontation with the Autobot named [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], Ravage was sent tumbling down a mine shaft and rendered inoperative on impact. {{Storylink|Showdown!}}

''He was eventually awakened by a series of earth tremors, set off by the time storm raging throughout the universe. Finding much had changed since his deactivation, Ravage stumbled into the underground bunker of none other than [[Straxus|"Megatron"]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Initially siding with his old leader(s?), Ravage was soon surprised to learn the fate of the entire timestream was at stake. He abandoned the battle and sought out the reclusive Shockwave, and managed to use logic to convince the mentally shaky Decepticon to give up the body of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and toss it into the timestorm, ending the threat to the present and future. {{Storylink|Time Wars}}''

[[Image:Ravage_uk258.png|left|thumb|100px|The smirking Ravage was a chatty catty in the Marvel comics.]]
''In the aftermath, he hooked up with Megatron and they returned to Cybertron to seek new fortunes. In the Decepticon capital city of [[Helex]], though, they found Autobots wandering around unmolested, and the area free of Decepticon supervision. After deposing the inadequate [[Triumverate]], Megatron established a new beachhead for his conquests, with Ravage by his side. {{Storylink|The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire}} Before long, though, Ravage's Megatron was destroyed by the original Megatron, who revealed that the Megatron from Time Wars was a reconstruction of Lord Straxus. {{Storylink|Two Megatrons!}}''

Ravage eventually resurfaced on Earth, working with Starscream and Shockwave in an auxillary Decepticon army, planning to overthrow then-leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{Storylink|Eye of the Storm!}} Their plans were placed on hold when [[Primus]] summoned all the Transformers of Earth to Cybertron to do battle for [[Unicron]]. Ravage was not seen again after the war against the Chaos-Bringer. {{Storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}

===Animated continuity===
Voice Actor: [[Frank Welker]] (US) [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese speech)
[[Image:Ravageg1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Ravage reveals his slef (sic) to humans. [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers.fanfic/msg/a5cd7fda89f12c7c?dmode=source&hl=en]]]

One of the original team of Decepticons that accompanied [[Megatron]] on the attack of the ''[[Ark]]'' spacecraft, Ravage was reformatted by [[Teletraan I]] as an audiocassette to better blend in for operations based on Earth. Ravage served loyally as a Decepticon spy. He was one of the first Transformers to have been encountered by a human, as workers investigating a destroyed power station fell afoul of Ravage who pounced upon them and frightened them away. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1|MTMTE1}}

Shortly thereafter, Ravage accompanied Soundwave on an infiltration mission to gather data from Teletraan 1. Though Soundwave was discovered, Ravage was captured in an energy net and held captive. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE2}} The Decepticon spy figured into a disinformation plot hatched by the Autobots, who purposely leaked the presence of a rocket fuel depository in the outlying desert. In truth, there was no rocket base -- Autobot [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] projected a holographic illusion in the hopes of luring the Decepticons into a trap. The Autobots allowed Ravage to escape and report back to Megatron, who easily saw through the ruse. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3|MTMTE3}}

During Megatron's gladiatorial match with Optimus Prime, Ravage was let out to watch his master battle their nemesis. Soundwave also petted him. This would be cute if it wasn't creepy. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

During Megatron's attempt to convince the humans that the Decepticons were good and the Autobots were evil, Ravage was dispatched to track down [[Spike Witwicky]] when the human searched for evidence that would exonerate the Autobots. Cornering the flesh creature in a studio control room, Ravage had a door closed on him, was electrocuted by a control panel, and had a shelf filled with video cassettes pushed onto him. To make Ravage feel better, Soundwave took Ravage along with the other cassettes to a teen dance party, where Ravage was a big hit with the ladies. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

Some time later, Ravage, along with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and Soundwave, were transported to a planet with massive inhabitants, along with a group of Autobots, in a [[space bridge]] accident. The first creature they encountered, [[Aron]], thought the Decepticons were toys. Ravage attempted to escape, but Aron's cat [[Nitro]] chased after Ravage like a mouse (how embarrassing). Aron put him with his pet hamster, Blooper, in his cage. Instead of immediately asserting his dominance by killing the beast, Ravage went and ran on the creature's exercise wheel. When captured by scientists, they attempted to disect the Transformers, but Ravage was able to pick his locks and free the Decepticons, who hijacked the Autobots light beam to head back to Earth...and land a lake filled with alligators. That was a very bad day for Ravage. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}}

====''Binaltech''====
At some point in time after [[1985]], but before [[2005]], Ravage was captured by the [[EDC]] and kept as a prisoner. He was then kept Status Locked in Cassete-mode inserted his future/past self's Tapedeck, in order to provide his body with a [[Spark|"Life Essence Nucleus"]], as part of the [[I.I.I|I.I.I's]] "X-9 Revival Plan". The present's Ravage remains unaware of his time-tossed doppleganger.

===Dreamwave Comics Continuity===
Ravage, with a much more arboreal alt mode, was part of the second assassination team Megatron sent after the new Autobot Supreme Commander Optimus Prime. Ravage got savaged.
Millions of years later, Ravage was a member of a team of Transformers controlled by [[Lazarus]] and sent to destroy an oil refinery. Ravage, always loyal to Soundwave, seemed to switch to [[Shockwave]]'s side when they traveled to Cybertron. Unfortunately for him, he tried to tackle [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and got a mouthful of energy blast.

===IDW comics continuity===
Ravage can talk. Seriously. He was last seen chained in a [[Skywatch]] facility alongside Laserbeak. And he hasn't seen Megatron or Soundwave in twenty years. He's not in a good mood.

===IDW ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity===
[[Image:Marktwainvsravage.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Back vile beast, back *Ravage smashes chair*...um, anyone got some catnip?]]
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] sent Ravage to kill [[Tobias Muldoon]], who had deserted the Decepticons when he learned they were evil. Ravage tracked him to [[Stanford Merriweather]]'s house in [[San Francisco]], and crashed into the household, startling Muldoon, Merriweather, Merriweather's daughter [[Kitty Merriweather|Kitty]], and [[Mark Twain]].

He then pretty much got his ass kicked by Mark Twain, who took advantage of Ravage being momentarily trapped in rubble to flick a cigar at him, thus igniting a gas leak. The explosion flung Ravage into the bay, never to be seen again.

Ravage is a "clockwork puma", and does not transform in the course of the story. {{Storylink|Hearts of Steel, Part 3}}
{{-}}

===Beast Wars===

====Toy Bio====
*'''Shadow Panther'''
:He looks like a Maximal, but he is really a Predacon. His thirst for the hunt can only be satiated by attacking many Maximals. Keep an eye on the darkness, for that is where Shadow Panther lives.

*''' ''Metals'' Jaguar'''
:The process of becoming a Predacon has cost Ravage some of his early Decepticon memories. His ability to become invisible is called Reflect Shade. His orders are to rid the planet [[Earth#Beast Wars|Energois]] of Transformers.

*'''Tripredacus Agent'''
:This lone assassin may look like a Maximal, but his irradiated spark is that of a Predacon. He was saved (and presumably rebuilt into a Transmetal 2) by the Vok. He can hide his energy signature, thanks to his unusual spark. In his history as a Predacon, he has adopted many names to better suit his covert line of work. His weapon is a low-radiation proton bomb launcher. As he loves the dark, the light is his weakness.

====''Timelines: Dawn of Future's Past''====
Although he only shows up on a computer screen in the comic(thus not making an actual appearance), he is mentioned as being recruited along with fellow [[Mini-Cassette]]s [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] by the Predacon [[Divebomb]], but for some reason left them soon afterwards to become an operative for the Tripredacus Council.

====''Beast Wars''====
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Lee Tockar]] (US), [[Toshiyuki Morikawa]] (Japan)
[[Image:BWRavage_introduction.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"I vill ask you only vuhnce more... vhere are moose and skvirrel?"]]

Ravage is one of the few Decepticon warriors who was granted amnesty at the end of the Great War and reformatted into a Predacon. He was sent by the [[Tripredacus Council]] to capture [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], clean up any messes he might have made, and deal with the rest of the beast warriors. (Whether this translated to "kill them all" in the minds of the Tripedacus Council is unclear, but that was apparently Ravage's intent.) Ravage made the trip to prehistoric Earth in a specially modified stealth [[Transwarp Cruiser]]. He successfully contacted the [[Maximal]]s and allied with them to capture Megatron. Due to the stealth capabilities of his ship, and the fact that [[Tarantulas]] was also an agent of the council, Ravage and the Maximals easily captured Megatron and imprisoned him. {{Storylink|The Agenda, Part 1}}

Megatron, however, had one more card to play. He knew that Ravage wasn't going to let any of the Beast warriors live, and also knew he had the one thing that would turn Ravage to his side. Using a fragment from the [[Golden Disk]], Megatron showed Ravage something which shocked him—a message from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the [[Emperor of Destruction|leader of the Decepticons]]. As a safeguard against potential defeat, Megatron left instructions for the descendants of the Decepticons to use transwarp technology to return to prehistoric Earth. Although the message cuts out before it is finished, Megatron's plan worked: Ravage, moved by the sight of his old commander, released Megatron. After Megatron explained the rest of the message, Ravage joined the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] and turned on the Maximals. {{Storylink|The Agenda, Part 2}}

His latest treachery was short lived. During the assault on the [[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]], [[Rattrap]] infiltrated his ship and caused an explosion that destroyed the vessel and Ravage himself. As the fire headed toward him, he raised a fist, and shouted "Decepticons forever!" to whoever heard or cared. {{Storylink|The Agenda, Part 3}}
His head, seemingly all that remained of him, was knocked into the water below the Axalon by one of Tarantulas' [[Arachnoid|spider-drone]]s. {{Storylink|Optimal Situation}}{{-}}

====''Beast Wars Metals'' manga====

''(Note: although it picks up after the first season, the Beast Wars Metals manga is '''not''' in-continuity with the television series.)''

In the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga, Metals Jaguar was portrayed as G1 Jaguar's homicidal son, with Jaguar taking the design of the Happy Meal Panther toy.

====IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics====
[[Image:Ravage Teansmetal2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|On the left, Ravage's "robot mode" as seen in The Gathering. On the right, his actual robot mode as seen in Primeval Dawn. On the far right where we can't see him, Ravage beating the crap out of the designers, telling them to make up their [[frag]]ing minds]]

Magmatron recovered Ravage's heavily-damaged torso, which still contained his spark. He then inserted the spark into a blank [[protoform]], and Ravage was reborn. In his Transmetal 2 body, he and his fellow Predacons, under the command of Magmatron, sought out [[Razorbeast]]'s band of Maximals. Viewing from a safe distance, Ravage ordered his soldiers to engage. Additional Maximal forces arrived, however, and Ravage's forces were defeated. Ravage retreated into the wilderness. {{storylink|The Gathering}}

(''Despite being a continuity that borrows heavily from other G1 continuities, where it is suggested that Ravage is completely loyal to Megatron, before attempting to revive Ravage, Magmatron suggests that Ravage's most important loyalty is to Ravage himself. This could simply be Magmatron's opinion, however, and is not necessarily indicative of Ravage's true loyalties.''

''Ravage never uses his robot mode in this story. Instead, he stands up on his hind legs in beast mode.'')

====''Primeval Dawn'' comics====
An undead [[Vok]]-infested [[Tarantulas]] revived Ravage into another body to help boost his forces. The remnants of Ravage's previous body were recycled by the Vok to re-create [[Tigatron]]. {{storylink|Universe (comic)|Primeval Dawn}}

===''Binaltech''===
The Government-run [[Intelligence and Information Institute]] (or Triple-I) unearthed a mysterious black box during an archaeological dig. After years of probing, the container, dubbed "Schrödinger's Box" by the group's scientists, was revealed to be the flight recorder of the Predacon Ravage's stealth ship, containing a copy of the feline's personality and memory engrams, deposited into his vessel before his final blaze of glory {{storylink|The Agenda, Part 2}}. When the scientists found a way to communicate with this personality, it offered them its knowledge of future events in exchange for a new body. Triple-I agreed, and used a fake Binaltech project (filled under the pretense of "technological synthesis tests"), to provide their part of the bargain. However, to truly bring the new Ravage to life, Triple-I stole the present-day Ravage - who had been captured by the [[Earth Defense Command]] and stasis-locked into his cassette mode - and implanted him into the new Ravage, thereby 'fusing' the old and new Ravages into one.

This new Ravage, however, had no intention of fulfilling his end of the bargain and, after eliminating his benefactors and learning to his shock that history did not change in his faction's favor, decided to rectify his mistake. First on his agenda was his former commander, Megatron; stealing an Autobot shuttle, he located and repaired the [[Kronosphere]] and - during a decisive battle between Megatron's and Optimus Prime's forces that would have normally ended with the Autobots being forced off of Cybertron and into their moon bases - turned the weapon on his own faction, trapping Megatron and his crew in a space-time rift. This alteration in the timeline served two purposes: first, it would give the Autobots the chance to retake Cybertron, which would then lead to them having to face off against the oncoming [[Unicron]] alone, severely weakening them in the process. The second, and more important, purpose was to keep Megatron alive and in good mental health (relatively speaking), thus preventing him from becoming the insane [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], and allowing him to lead the Decepticons to victory over the battle-weary Autobots. Ravage also [[Transmuter|Transmuted]] [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] into a new Binaltech body of his own, so he could lead the remaining Decepticons in Megatron's absence, and secretly derailed many of the Autobots' supply missions, further weakening them for their battle with the Chaos Bringer.

Unfortunately for him, the Autobot named [[Overdrive]] became aware of Ravage's meddling in history, thanks to his acute sensitivity of the timestream, and - with the help of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] - captured the wayward Decepticon and forced a confession out of him. Ravage, however, was not without a trump card, revealing that his alterations may prevent the deaths of many of the Autobots destined to die in the normal timeline (which, as a distinction between the two, was dubbed 'Prime Time' by Wheeljack, Ravage's altered timeline being called 'Ravage Time'), though in the grand scheme of things, only Optimus could not be considered expendable, as he contained the one thing that could bring down Unicron (the [[Autobot]] [[Matrix of Leadership]]). By the time of his capture, however, Unicron had already been sighted on a collision course with Cybertron and, despite the temptation of preventing future deaths among his ranks, Optimus decided Ravage's plans to be too dangerous to allow to come to fruition. To that end, he ropes [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] into helping him fly to Unicron in a preemptive strike against the monstrous threat, while the other Autobots (left in the command of [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]), were to initiate "Operation: Distant Thunder", which involved sending a copy of Wheeljack's memories of what Ravage confessed to them, back in time to a point prior to the Decepticon panther's meddling, via the energies located on [[Dinobot Island]]. If "Operation: Distant Thunder" worked as planned, Ravage's plans would be foiled, and any tremors in the timeline he caused would be smoothed over by "Project Body Shop" (aka, the Binaltech project). However, just as Skids gives the signal to transmit the memory engrams, the Autobot base is rocked by an entire fleet of Decepticons. The Autobots just barely manage to hold off the fleet, ensuring that "Operation: Distant Thunder" proves to be a success (though a [[Nemesis Prime|black Optimus Prime]] ends up separating the Binaltech timeline from the original, as supposedly the Binaltech-bodied Transformers have a higher purpose in the grand scheme of things). Whatever happened to Ravage is not known.

===Kids Stuff Read-Along book===
Ravage immediately recognized what a hydro electric station was, a method of generating power used on Cybertron "way way back in the mists of time," when Transformers were not much more advanced in science than humans are now.

This suggests that Ravage is among the oldest of the Decepticons (even Megatron only feigned familiarity with this form of technology), or that he's a serious student of ancient energy generation techniques.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Ravage / Rumble''' (Cassette, 1984/1998/1986/1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''19''', '''D-59''', '''D-104'''
[[Image:G1Ravage_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Behold... the world's skinniest jaguar.]]

: The first Ravage toy transforms from a robotic jaguar (or whatever) into a microcassette. In cassette mode, he can fit into the tape compartments fo the [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster]] toys. For his [[Hasbro]] release, he was sold on a card along with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] in 1984-1986, and as an individual with an extra clear-plastic tape-case by [[Takara]] from 1985-1987.

: This mold was later used to make [[Glit]] and [[Howlback]].

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*'''Soundblaster''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''18'''

[[Image:G1Jaguar(reissue).jpg|left|thumb|A light breeze is enough to defeat him.]]

: The [[Transformers Collection]] [[reissue]] of Soundblaster (the rebuilt form of Soundwave from the Japanese [[Headmasters (franchise)|Headmasters series]]) came with bonus "Cassettrons" Jaguar (Ravage) and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. Both came with their own extra tape-cases, and small stickers depicting the 'weak points' of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortess Maximus]].

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*'''Soundwave''' (Decepticon, 2007)

: Hasbro's reissue of Soundwave is a [[redeco]] of the Transformers Collection Soundblaster, coming with the double-tape door and both Ravage and Laserbeak as pack-ins.

===Beast Wars===
* '''Shadow Panther''' (Deluxe, 1996)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-7'''

[[Image:ShadowPanther_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Fuzzy kitty!]]

: This toy is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] toy in black, silver, and yellow, transforming into a generic big feline. His tail/flanks separate to form a non-firing blaster, while his underbelly forms a water-shooting "gut gun" that can be used in either mode.

: Much later, this toy was offered through Hasbro's online collector service under the name "'''Tripredacus Agent'''", with an online bio indicating he was the same character as Ravage (then called "Tripredacus Agent" due to [[trademark]] isuues).

: This mold was also used to make [[Tigatron]], and was planned to be used for the cancelled ''[[Universe]]'' toy [[Nightprowler]].

* '''Jaguar''' (Deluxe 1999)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''X-9'''
[[Image:JaguarX9_toy.jpg|left|thumb|Metal kitty!]]

: ''Beast Wars Metals'' Jaguar is a heavy [[retool]]ing of [[Transmetal]] Cheetor, just as Ravage's robot mode CG model in the show is an altered Transmetal Cheetor. He transforms into a robotic big cat, with flip-out thrusters for a third "flight" mode (not, as in the episode, into a cassette tape that plays wicked 1980's style electric guitar, for obvious reasons). His forearms each have a spring-loaded flip out pistol stub, which can be extended with add-on barrels that clip to his rear legs in beast mode. his tail also can detach to forma whip-weapon, but he doesn't hold it very well.

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* '''Tripredacus Agent''' (Deluxe, 2001)
[[Image:TripredacusAgent_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Mutant kitty!]]

: This Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] is a redeco of --wait, can you guess?-- Transmetal 2 Cheetor, in black, silver, and gold, transforming into a monstrous techno-organic (but not [[technorganic]]) big cat. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher on his cat-mode back that can be removed and used as a hand-held weapon, plus his tail detaches to forma hand-held flail. His left forearm has a flip-up blaster-shield (of dubious usefulness), while flipping up a panel on his right-rear leg reveals his [[spark crystal]].

===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
* '''Soundwave''' (2003)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF 05'''
[[Image:STFRavage.jpg|left|thumb|So tiny... So CUTE!]]

: The ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' version of Soundwave comes with a ''teeeeeny'' version of Ravage, which does actually transform into a microcassette that fits in the tape-case door. Smallest Ravage may very well be the actual smallest functioning ''Transformers'' toy made.

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===Alternators===
* '''Battle Ravage''' (2004)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''11'''
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-11'''
[[Image:AlternatorsRavage(Corvette).jpg|right|thumb|He brakes for Meow Mix and nothing else...well, sometimes nip.]]

: A retooling of ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Tracks]], "Battle" Ravage transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed replica of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible, with opening doors, hood, trunk, plus a "realistic" driver/passenger compartment. Each robot-mode forearm contains slide-out (non-firing) double blasters.

: This mold was also used to make ''Alternators'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]].

*'''Ravage''' (Alternator, 2007)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''26'''
[[Image:Alternatorsravagejaguar.jpg|left|thumb|Soundwave had MTV pimp his kitty.]]

: The second version of ''Alternators'' Ravage transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed Jaguar XK (appropriately enough), with all the normal bells and whistles inherent in the line (opening doors, seats, etc). This is a toy of many "firsts". Not only is it the first ''Alternators'' character with two distinctly-different toys, it's one of the first two Decepticon Alternators with an original mold (alongside [[Rumble]]). ''And'', it's the first ''Alternators'' character to have a non-humanoid "robot" mode, as its non-car form is now a quadrupedal big cat.

: After shipments appeared in various European markets, Ravage and Rumble's releases in the US were questionable for a while. However, it appears they were shuffled to be Wal-Mart [[exclusive]]s, set in an endcap display alongside the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] exclusive gift-set in March/April of 2007... in some stores. In others, they were crammed in the normal aisle with everything else. Assuming it even showed up at all.

: On this note, Ravage has a Great Britain license plate, regardless of which country the toy was purchased in.

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Soundblaster''' (6" Titaniums, 2007)

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==Merchandise==
*'''Ravage Decoy'''
: ''Decoy ID number:'' '''49'''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1986, this is a soft-rubber version of Ravage in his jaguar mode. He --like all Decepticon [[Decoy]]s-- was available in both purple and red, with the red version being considerably rarer. These are not erasers!

[[Image:Ravage robotheroes.jpg|thumb|Wavage!]]
*'''Robot Heroes Ravage'''

: Released in 2007 as a [[Robot Heroes]] vs. pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Ravage is ''adowable''!
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==Trivia==
* Ravage's original packaging art is by far the most-copied depiction of any Transformer. It was, of course, adapted for his ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel Comics)|Transformers Universe]]'' profile [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Ravage], but was also used (twice) in 1985's "back-of-the-box" battle scene [http://www.botchthecrab.com/galleryImage.asp?gallery=7&image=33], was copied in licensed coloring books and storybooks, and the pose also showed up repeatedly in the Marvel Comics. In "[[Time Wars]] Part 2" (Marvel UK #200), artist [[Robin Smith]] copied the art multiple times across several subsequent panels. And it was, of course, recolored for Howlback's card-art. Yikes.

==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Ravage Ravage Transformers Universe profile]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm Ravage at TFU.info]
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers.fanfic/msg/a5cd7fda89f12c7c?dmode=source&hl=en "Ravage 3 Bodies Evolution," a fanfic by TigerMegatron]

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United States military

2007-09-27T09:25:54Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Real world */ Changing do to did now that the fill has been released.

The '''United States military''', officially known as the United States Armed Forces, are charged with defending the people of the [[United States of America]] from all hostile military forces, be they foreign states, [[Cobra|terrorists]], or [[Transformer|killer alien robots]]. It is structured into the following five branches of service:

* United States Army
* United States Navy
* United States Marine Corps
* United States Air Force
* United States Coast Guard

They have a habit of getting involved in the [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] war on Earth because... well really, most of it takes place on American soil. It's their job. Plus a lot of Transformers [[alternate mode|disguise]] themselves as US military vehicles, and that's just not right.

==Generation 1==
The US Armed Forces contain several specialized units whose branch of service is speculative.

* [[G.I. Joe]]
* [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team]]
* [[Armored Robot Hunters]]

The only named unit whose branch of service is known is the Air Force [[Uberhogs]] squadron.

==Transformers (2007)==

===Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)===
Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) is a subordinate unified command of US Central Command (USCENTCOM). It is responsible for planning special operations in peacetime and war.

SOCCENT operates a [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|Forward Operations Base]] in [[Qatar]], commanded by [[Colonel Sharp]], United States Marine Corps.

===United States Army===
====Army Rangers====
The 75th Ranger Regiment —also known as the United States Army Rangers— is an elite light infantry special operations force of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC)

[[William Lennox|Captain William Lennox]] leads a Army Ranger special-operations unit, stationed out of SOCCENT Forward Operations Base. This unit includes:

*[[Sergeant Donnelly|First Sergeant Donnelly]]
*[[Robert Epps|Technical Sergeant Robert Epps]], United States Air Force (Air Force Combat Control officer)
*[[Jorge Figueroa|Chief Warrant Officer Jorge Figueroa]]

===United States Air Force===
====CV-22 Osprey====
[[Image:Movie_CV-22_Osprey1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Someone's going to have a hard time explaining how they lost two of these babies.]]

The '''CV-22 Osprey''' is a tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover, and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. Its mission is to conduct long-range infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions for special operations forces.

Two Ospreys out of SOCCENT transported Captain Lennox's Ranger unit back to the base after a mission.

'''Note:''' ''The two Ospreys featured in the movie are two of only three that the US Air Force has in its inventory.''

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====A-10 Thunderbolt II====
[[Image:Movie_A-10_missilefire.jpg|thumb|right|250px|It is being brought.]]

The '''A-10 Thunderbolt II''' is a twin-engine ground-attack aircraft designed to provice close air support (CAS) to ground forces by by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and [[Scorponok (Movie)|other ground targets]]. It is also called the '''Warthog''' about as often as its official name, in and out of the United States Air Force.

After recieving Captain Lennox's request for air support, [[the Pentagon]] ordered a nearby airbase roll in Strike Package Bravo, two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fitted with AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground missiles, to immediately give support to Lennox's beseiged unit. USAF Sergeant Epps coordinated with an E-3 Sentry AWACS to have the A-10s direct their fire upon the target in killbox one-alpha, which was indicated by flares and painted with laser guidance markers. Approaching the villiage, the two A-10s strafed the robotic scorpion with 30 mm rounds from its Avenger gatling gun. Causing no noticable damage, the two planes followed up with their Maverick missiles, blowing up alot of sand but they missed as a result there was no appreciable effect on the mechanical beast.

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====E-3 Sentry AWACS====
The '''E-3 Sentry''' is an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft that provides all-weather surveillance, command, control and communications to United States Military.

After Captain Lennox established communications with the Pentagon, Sergeant Epps coordinated with an E-3 Sentry to have fire directed upon Scorponok. The E-3's crew provided command and control to the pair of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in Strike Package Bravo and the AC-130 Spectre gunship that attacked Scorponok.

=====Crew=====
* Michael Adams (AWACS Controller #1)
* Ron Henry (AWACS Controller #2)
* Benjamin Hoffman (AWACS Controller #3)
* Michael McNabb (AWACS Controller #4)
* Jason White (AWACS Controller #5)

'''Note:''' ''Most of the crew of the E-3 Sentry seen in the movie are real crew of that particular aircraft. First Lieutenant Micheal McNabb (who played AWACS Controller #4) is a Transformers fan, and stated in [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=115126 an email to fansite TFW2005.com] that director [[Michael Bay]] allowed them to come up with lines that they would really say to other aircraft in order to make the scenes as realistic as possible.''

====AC-130 Spectre====
The '''AC-130 Spectre''' gunship is a heavily-armed ground attack airplane. It is used for close air support, air interdiction, and force protection. Close air support roles include supporting ground troops, escorting convoys, and flying urban operations.

With the lack of significant damage to Scorponok by the two A-10 Thunderbolts of Strike Package Bravo, Captain Lennox suggested the biggest barrels the Air Force has: the 105mm M102 howitzer cannons of AC-130 Spectre gunship. The Spectre pounded the Decepticon attack into the ground with a combination of 40 mm L60 Bofors cannon and 105mm sabot rounds, damaging Scorponok enough for it to retreat.

====F-22 Raptor====
The '''F-22 Raptor''' is a air-superiority fighter with stealth capabilities. It is the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world.

Two Raptors were launched to intercept and escort [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] to SOCCENT. They were presumably destroyed when the Decepticon laid waste to the base.

Later, [[John Keller|Secretary of Defence Keller]] sucessfully contacted the Air Force, F-22 Raptors were launched to give air cover to the combined Ranger/Sector Seven/Autobot unit in [[Mission City]]. One of the Raptor squadrons took heavy damage when the Decepticon Starscream sucessfully infiltrated the group and destroyed several aircraft before being driven off. With the heat off their tails, the Raptors participated in the destruction of Blackout and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]].

==Real world==
[[Image:Militarysneakpreview.jpg|right|thumb|250px|A promotional flyer for early showings of ''Transformers'' (2007) at Little Creek Naval Air Base and Oceana Naval Air Station.]]

During filming of the ''Transformers'' [[Transformers (2007)|live action movie]], director [[Michael Bay]] worked closely with the [[Wikipedia:United States Department of Defense|United States Department of Defense]], who saw a high-profile summer action movie where US troops fight evil alien robots as a good promotional tool. It's not known if they are an official sponsor of the movie [[franchise]] like corporate partners [[General Motors]], [[Kraft Foods Inc.]], [[PepsiCo]], and [[Target]]. However, military personnel '''did''' get the opportunity to see the film free of charge before its American release.

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Race with the Devil

2007-09-19T11:52:17Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Items of note */

[[Image:MarvelUK-215.jpg|thumb|250|right|<div>"It's behind you!"</div><div align="center">"Oh no it isn't!"</div><div align="right">"OH YES IT IS!"</div>]]
'''Can the Triggerbots stop Darkwing & Dreadwind from retrieving Starscream's corpse?'''

=Marvel UK issues #215-218=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Andrew Wildman]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Glib]]<br>

*''Characters'' [[Darkwing]], [[Dreadwind]], [[Backstreet]], [[Dogfight]], [[Override (G1)|Override]], [[Hi-Test]], [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]], [[Dr. Susan Hoffman]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Underbase]]

*''Originally published:'' 22nd April 1989 - 14th May 1989

==Synopsis==
Darkwing and Dreadwind have been hired to collect something for a mysterious employer, and the Triggerbots have been dispatched to shadow them. Since the Decepticons have noticed and are firing on them on page 1, they did a crap job. A vicious dogfight erupts around Earth's Moon, ending when the Autobots fake their death. They're now able to follow the Decepticons without a problem.

The Decepticons land in southern Peru, where archaeologist Susan Hoffman and her assistants [[Dr. Susan Hoffman#Dr. Hoffman's Assistants|the Real Ghostbusters]] are searching for the shrine of the Juluth, a tribe unchanged since the days of the Incas. The Decepticons search for what they came for, only to be gunned down. Hi-Test and Throttle run in terror and are intercepted by both the Autobots & Susan (who is annoyed to find herself dealing with robots ''again''). They spill the beans: they were hired to find the dead body of Starscream (killed by the Underbase energies in [[Dark Star!]]... and that body is now walking around!

[[Image:ZombieScream1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|''What's in your head, in your he-eee-ad, zombie, zombie...'']]

While they have a clear shot at the zombue, Backstreet first makes sure the humans are evacuated - giving it time to disarm the other Triggerbots and injure Backstreet. With the Energon levels low, Dogfight can't battle it in jet mode, so they run away instead. Backstreet tells them to leave without him (and Dogfight says he deserves to be left behind for what he did). Eventually he convinces them to go to protect the humans while he holds the zombie back. Meanwhile, Hi-Test and Throttle return to their Powermasters and bring them back online with an energy boost; Dreadwind knows they have to complete their job, and realises the Nebulans can defeat the zombie...

Override goes to protect the humans, while Dogfight decides to use his jet mode to fight Starscream after all - by attempting to ram it! When he gets brushed aside, Backstreet tries to reason with the zombie, realising that there's an intelligence behind it: the Underbase. Starscream's murderous impulse is driving it, but he convinces the Underbase to fight it. It takes control... at which point the Nebulans run out and absorb all its energy until it falls dead. The Decepticons take the corpse, not caring they've killed the Underbase, but Backstreet feels it won by taking control.

While all this has gone on, Susan and her team found the Juluth, who believe Starscream's corpse to be their death-god Myaz and plan to sacrifice them to appease it. Susan escapes and is rescued by Override; he's forced to let the Decepticon's leave with Starscream in order to save her friends. The Triggerbots later worry what this may result in, but Susan reminds them they did a good job here today and should deal with the future when it happens.

==Continuity & References==
*This foreshadows the upcoming [[Back from the Dead!]], Furman's first US story, where we'll discover Darkwing & Dreadwind's employer was Megatron and Starscream will be brought to life again.
*It follows on from the then-recent events of [[Dark Star!]].
*Susan Hoffman has run into the Transformers twice before - [[Ancient Relics!]] and [[Ladies' Night]].

==Items of note==
*This was the first UK story to be printed in black and white since [[Raiders of the Last Ark]] nearly 200 issues previously. The unannounced change caused some readers to think there had been a printing error. The resulting anger when it became clear that the change was permanent dominated the letters page for several weeks.
*This was originally meant to be a 2-parter, but the change in format in #213 led to it being hacked into four parts.
*Susan Hoffman's assistants resemble the Real Ghostbusters, an in-joke as Wildman was drawing the title for Marvel UK at the time.
*Through his dialogue in Parts 1 and 3, it seems Dogfight doesn't like Backstreet at all.

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Second Generation!

2007-09-17T08:21:54Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Items of note */ Link corrected.

[[Image:MarvelUK-064.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"...and he must let the world think that he is dead until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him."]]

'''The Autobots and Decepticons learn the secrets of the next generation of combining Transformers due to a message left in Buster’s mind by the Creation Matrix.'''

=Marvel UK issues #63-65=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[John Stokes]] (63) [[Kitson]]/[[Perkins]] (64), [[Jeff Anderson]] (65)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Mike Scott]](63 & 64), [[Annie Halfacree]] (65)<br>
'''Colors:''' [[J. Firmin]] (63), [[W & P]] (64), [[T. Jozwiak]] (65)<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]

*''Characters:'' [[Buster Witwicky]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]],[[Optimus Prime (G1)| Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Jazz]], [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus]], [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], [[Jessie]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Donny Finkleberg]], [[First Aid]], [[Blades]], [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], [[Streetwise]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], [[Motormaster]], [[Dead End]], [[Mixmaster]], [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], [[Vortex]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid]], [[Blast Off]], [[Fireflight]], [[Ravage]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]

*''Originally published:'' 31st May 1986 – 14th June 1986

==Synopsis==
After discovering that the [[Creation Matrix]] had left a message in the head of Buster Witwicky giving details of future Transformers, the Autobots attach him to scanning equipment to try and decipher the message. This causes Buster to dream that he is being chased across a desert by Shockwave. Buster is eventually rescued by Superion, who blasts Shockwave, only to be floored by Menasor. During the confusion Buster escapes but is ambushed by the [[Combaticon]]s who combine into Bruticus. The fear causes Buster to jolt awake.

In order to better interpret and control the dreams Buster and Optimus Prime are linked together mentally. Little do they know that the Decepticons are tapping into the images by using the equipment that Shockwave designed to extract the Matrix from Prime’s disembodied head. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

The new vision shows the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s evacuating an unnamed power plant. Blades then spots what he believes to be a group of human vehicles heading towards the plant. The Protectobots move to head them off only to find that it is the [[Stunticon]]s. The Stunticons combine into Menasor, much to the delight of the watching Shockwave, who is impressed with the quality of the combination compared to the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s.

The Protectobots combine into Defensor and quickly gain the upper hand. Soon however the Combaticons arrive and merge into Bruticus. Menasor and Bruticus overpower Defensor but are caught unawares when the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s arrive and combine into Superion. Superion and Defensor quickly gain the upper hand and defeat the Decepticons. At this point Optimus Prime and Buster awake impressed by what they have seen.

Meanwhile Soundwave is reporting events to Megatron who he is secretly in contact with. Megatron decides that it is time he retook control of the Decepticons from Shockwave. Megatron and Shockwave engage in battle that only ends when Soundwave impertinently tells them to stop. Equally outraged, Megatron and Shockwave allow Soundwave to show them how similar they are and they agree to a joint leadership.

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==Errors==
* At one point Menasor orders Dead End (as his right arm) to shoot Superion. However it is Drag Strip that is drawn. This was corrected in reprints.

* Vortex appears colorized as Blades on his arrival. Soundwave explained in a letters page that he has special circuitry which allows him to change his color to disguise himself as Blades, but also made it clear that he had just made that explanation up on the spot.

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==Items of note==
[[Image:Stokesswipes.jpg|right|thumb|200px|On a single page, you can find three John Stokes panels (above) swiped from panels from a single page of [[Herb Trimpe]]'s work in [[Prime Time!]].]]

* Reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] 10.

* Reprinted by [[Titan Books]].

* Issue 63 came with a free gift, a fold out pamphlet themed around the [[Special Teams]]. The pamphlet had spaces to stick collectors cards which were included in the following issues up to issue 70.

* Artist John Stokes constantly "swipes" art from previous US issues, such as panels from [[Ricardo Villamonte]]'s work in [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!]], [[Herb Trimpe]]'s work in [[Prime Time!]], and [[Don Perlin]]'s work in [[I, Robot-Master!]].

* Seriously, these swipes litter the book.

* The power plant section of this story was used along with elements from the cartoon series episodes, [[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1|The Key to Vector Sigma]], [[War Dawn]] and [[Starscream's Brigade]] to produce the UK audio story [[The Special Teams (Audio)|The Special Teams]].

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Talk:To a Power Unknown!

2007-09-14T19:58:05Z

Omnisvalidus: Talk:To a Power Unknown moved to Talk:To a Power Unknown!: Like most of the Marvel comics' titles it should have an exclamtion point.

At least tell us what it ''is''. Is it an episode? A comic issue? A book? What? [[User:Interrobang|Interrobang]] 00:35, 13 September 2007 (UTC)

I THINK it's a story in a U.K. annual.
I'll check TFarchive.--[[User:Chiasaur11|Chiasaur11]]

Yup, 11 page strip story, U.K. annual 1986--[[User:Chiasaur11|Chiasaur11]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

To a Power Unknown!

2007-09-14T19:58:04Z

Omnisvalidus: To a Power Unknown moved to To a Power Unknown!: Like most of the Marvel comics' titles it should have an exclamtion point.

[[Image:MarvelUKAnnual86-PowerUnknown.jpg|thumb|right|Well I'm damned if I can see what's supposed to be happening!]]
'''A mysterious force caused the Autobots and Decepticons to change side!'''

==Marvel UK Annual 1986==
'''Originally Published in:''' [[Transformers Annual 1986|Marvel UK Annual 1986]] <br>
'''Date:''' December 1986 <br>
'''Writer:''' [[Ian Mennell]] & [[Wilf Prigmore]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Wil Simpson]]<br>
'''Colouring:''' [[Josie Firmin]]<br>

''Characters:'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]

==Synopsis==
In America, a group of Autobots is forging relationships with humans, when an energy blast hits them and makes them aggressive. Similarly, a group of Decepticons is attacking a town when the energy blast hits them and makes them well.....nice!

When both groups have recovered, they track the source of the energy blast to the United Kingdom and a group from both factions sets off to find the source, each group believing the other is to blame for it. On a patrol, [[Starscream]] spots [[Optimus Prime]] in truck mode and attacks him. As he unleashes a missile another energy blast strikes the transformers, reversing their personalities again. Starscream wonders why everyone can't be friends and the Autobots travelling inside Prime (including [[Jazz]], [[Mirage]] and [[Prowl]] see Prime as useless and try to attack him.

As the effects of the blast fades Prime orders the Autobots to leave and find the source of the blast as Starscream comes in for the kill. Prime is a sitting duck but Starscream is forced to pull out of the attack with a systems failure leaving Prime to realise that maybe the Decepticons are not the source of the blast. Badly injured, Optimus finds shelter in an old railway tunnel.

The source of the energy blast is in fact the Core of Pard, developed by the British as a weapon to abort attacks by making the attacker attack themselves. But a traitor, Hellman, tries to steal the Core of Pard, inadvertently releasing a blast that both Jazz and Starscream feel. Jazz, slightly damaged by the blast, homes in on the research lab. Running out carrying the Core of Pard, Hellman sees the porsche as an escape ticket and jumps in. Jazz lets the human think he's in control for the moment.

In the meantime, Starscream is forced to land nearby after an encounter with the Red Arrows. Hellman thinks the landing plane is for him and runs towards it and climbs in. Starscream takes off. Jazz, transformed by this stage, fires a heat seeking missile at Starscream as the Deception plans to use Hellman to make the Core of Pard affect only Autobots. Starscream plans to outrun the missile with his hyperblast but his systems are still scrambled and he transforms instead, meaning Hellman and the Core of Pard are destroyed by Jazz's missile as the main heat source. Jazz and Starscream battle until being interrupted by the Royal Air Force.

The story ends with the Autobots, now fully restored, bringing a badly damaged Optimus Prime back for Ratchet to repair.

==Errors==
*When Starscream attacks the Autobots after the energy blast reverses their personalities, why do they not attack Starscream back before starting on Optimus Prime? It is hard to imagine Megatron or Starscream attacking their own before an Autobot.
*How come Starscream is no longer a heat source after he transforms?
*During Jazz and Starscream's fight they are shown barely a couple of metres apart firing at each other, but neither takes any damage. Time for some weapon upgrades and some shooting practice, guys....

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To a Power Unknown!

2007-09-14T17:35:26Z

Omnisvalidus: Image

File:MarvelUKAnnual86-PowerUnknown.jpg

2007-09-14T17:32:48Z

Omnisvalidus: Title page from the Marvel UK Annual 1986 story To a Power Unknown. Art by Wil Simpson. {{comicinterior}}

Title page from the Marvel UK Annual 1986 story [[To a Power Unknown]]. Art by [[Wil Simpson]].
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The Transformers (Marvel comic)

2007-09-13T20:14:01Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Marvel UK Annuals */ Link

The original fiction to feature the Transformers was a series by Marvel. While originally starting in the US, nearly all of the Marvel US stories were later published in Marvel UK, the latter of which went on for about a year longer than its American counterpart and had about twice as many stories.

== Marvel US ==
Started life as a four-issue bimonthly limited series, but proved so popular that it continued publication as an ongoing monthly, making it to 80 issues and spinning off several other titles.

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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">Marvel US issues:</font>'''
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|| [[The Transformers (comic issue)|#1]] | [[Power Play!|#2]] | [[Prisoner of War!|#3]] | [[The Last Stand|#4]] | [[The New Order|#5]] | [[The Worse of Two Evils!|#6]] | [[Warrior School!|#7]] | [[Repeat Performance!|#8]] | [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#9]] | [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|#10]] | [[Brainstorm!|#11]] | [[Prime Time!|#12]] | [[Shooting Star!|#13]] | [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#14]] | [[I, Robot-Master!|#15]] | [[Plight of the Bumblebee!|#16]] | [[The Smelting Pool!|#17]] | [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|#18]] | [[Command Performances!|#19]] | [[Showdown!|#20]] | [[Aerialbots over America!|#21]] | [[Heavy Traffic!|#22]] | [[Decepticon Graffiti!|#23]] | [[Afterdeath!|#24]] | [[Gone But Not Forgotten!|#25]] | [[Funeral for a Friend!|#26]] | [[King of the Hill!|#27]] | [[Mechanical Difficulties!|#28]] | [[Crater Critters|#29]] | [[The Cure!|#30]] | [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|#31]] | [[Used Autobots|#32]] | [[Man of Iron!|#33]] | [[Man of Iron!|#34]] | [[Child's Play (comic issue)|#35]] | [[Spacehikers!|#36]] | [[Toy Soldiers!|#37]] | [[Trial by Fire!|#38]] | [[The Desert Island of Space!|#39]] | [[Pretender to the Throne!|#40]] | [[Totalled!|#41]] | [[People Power!|#42]] | [[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|#43]] | [[The Cosmic Carnival!|#44]] | [[Monstercon from Mars!|#45]] | [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|#46]] | [[Club Con!|#47]] | [[The Flames of Boltax!|#48]] | [[Cold War!|#49]] | [[Dark Star!|#50]] | [[The Man in the Machine!|#51]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#52]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#53]] | [[King 'Con!|#54]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#55]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#56]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#57]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#58]] | [[Skin Deep|#59]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#60]] | [[Primal Scream|#61]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#62]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#63]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#64]] | [[Dark Creation|#65]] | [[All Fall Down!|#66]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#67]] | [[The Human Factor!|#68]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#69]] | [[The Price of Life!|#70]] | [[Surrender!|#71]] | [[...All This and Civil War 2|#72]] | [[Out of Time!|#73]] | [[The Void! (Marvel US comic)|#74]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#75]] | [[Still Life!|#76]] | [[Exodus! (issue)|#77]] | [[A Savage Circle!|#78]] | [[The Last Autobot?|#79]] | [[End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|#80]]
|}

== Marvel UK ==
'''Marvel UK''' produced a G1 comic which ran for 332 issues, published fortnightly from #1 to #26, and weekly from #27 onwards. These issues used a larger, magazine-sized format, compared to the traditional size for modern US comic books. They contained 23 pages, numbered inclusive of advertising (unlike the US comic). Typically, 11 pages would be devoted to a US or UK Transformers story, while the remaining pages were divided between a back-up strip, a letters page, small humorous comic strips (most notably Robo-Capers and Combat Colin), and advertisements. From issue 213 onwards, the central section of the comic was printed in black and white, and contained a shorter UK story. The US strip remained in color but was divided between four issues. This was the format for the majority of the issues published between #215 and #289. Issue #289 was the last to contain new UK Transformers stories.

UK children's comics typically have a weekly or fortnightly publication schedule, and monthly publication is the preserve of more substantial magazines aimed at older readers. The decision to publish fortnightly necessitated the division of the US storylines between two or more UK comics, since otherwise the UK comic would run out of material. The back-up strip then bulked out the issue to an acceptable size.
When the comic began to be published weekly, this required still more Transformers material, which led to longer runs of original UK stories.

Almost all of the stories published in the Marvel US comic were reprinted in the UK version, although often with small editing changes, and the ongoing US storyline was used as the basis for UK stories. Occasionally the UK comic would diverge from the US comic in a fairly major way. For example, due to the fact that the Marvel GI Joe crossover, which featured [[Bumblebee_(G1)|Bumblebee]]'s destruction and subsequent restoration as Goldbug, was not reprinted in the UK comic for several years, UK continuity accounted for the reformatting by showing Bumblebee destroyed by [[Death's Head]] and rebuilt by [[Wreck-Gar_(G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. Also, the UK comic continued to feature Megatron and Shockwave after their apparent deaths in the US comic. While Megatron's appearance was eventually reconciled with the US continuity, Shockwave's was not. The 'Perchance to Dream' story in UK #255-260 heralded a nigh-irreconcilable division between US and UK storylines.

Most UK-specific stories were written by [[Simon Furman]], who was later assigned to write for the US comic as well. Curiously, it was from this point that the divergences became more pronounced.

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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">Marvel UK issues:</font>'''
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|| [[The Transformers (comic issue)|#1]] | [[The Transformers (comic issue)|#2]] | [[Power Play!|#3]] | [[Power Play!|#4]] | [[Prisoner of War!|#5]] | [[Prisoner of War!|#6]] | [[The Last Stand|#7]] | [[The Last Stand|#8]] | [[Man of Iron!|#9]] | [[Man of Iron!|#10]] | [[Man of Iron!|#11]] | [[Man of Iron!|#12]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#13]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#14]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#15]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#16]] | [[The Enemy Within!|#17]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#18]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#19]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#20]] | [[Raiders of the Last Ark|#21]] | [[The New Order|#22]] | [[The New Order|#23]] | [[The Worse of Two Evils!|#24]] | [[The Worse of Two Evils!|#25]] | [[Warrior School!|#26]] | [[Repeat Performance!|#27]] | [[Repeat Performance!|#28]] | [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!|#29]] | [[Decepticon Dam-Busters!|#30]] | [[The Wrath of Guardian!|#31]] | [[The Wrath of Grimlock!|#32]] | [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#33]] | [[DIS-Integrated Circuits!|#34]] | [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|#35]] | [[The Next Best Thing to Being There!|#36]] | [[Brainstorm!|#37]] | [[Brainstorm!|#38]] | [[Prime Time!|#39]] | [[Prime Time!|#40]] | [[Christmas Breaker!|#41]] | [[Crisis of Command!|#42]] | [[Crisis of Command!|#43]] | [[Crisis of Command!|#44]] | [[The Icarus Theory|#45]] | [[The Icarus Theory|#46]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#47]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#48]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#49]] | [[Dinobot Hunt!|#50]] | [[Shooting Star!|#51]] | [[Shooting Star!|#52]] | [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#53]] | [[Rock and Roll-Out!|#54]] | [[I, Robot Master!|#55]] | [[I, Robot Master!|#56]] | [[Plight of the Bumblebee!|#57]] | [[Plight of the Bumblebee!|#58]] | [[Robot Buster!|#59]] | [[Robot Buster!|#60]] | [[Devastation Derby!|#61]] | [[Devastation Derby!|#62]] | [[Second Generation!|#63]] | [[Second Generation!|#64]] | [[Second Generation!|#65]] | [[The Smelting Pool!|#66]] | [[The Smelting Pool!|#67]] | [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|#68]] | [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|#69]] | [[Command Performances|#70]] | [[Command Performances|#71]] | [[Showdown!|#72]] | [[Showdown!|#73]] | [[In the National Interest|#74]] | [[In the National Interest|#75]] | [[In the National Interest|#76]] | [[In the National Interest|#77]] | [[Target 2006|#78]] | [[Target 2006|#79]] | [[Target 2006|#80]] | [[Target 2006|#81]] | [[Target 2006|#82]] | [[Target 2006|#83]] | [[Target 2006|#84]] | [[Target 2006|#85]] | [[Target 2006|#86]] | [[Target 2006|#87]] | [[Target 2006|#88]] | [[Aerialbots over America!|#89]] | [[Aerialbots over America!|#90]] | [[Heavy Traffic!|#91]] | [[Heavy Traffic!|#92]] | [[The Gift|#93]] | [[Decepticon Graffiti!|#94]] | [[Decepticon Graffiti!|#95]] | [[Prey!|#96]] | [[Prey!|#97]] | [[...The Harder They Die!|#98]] | [[Under Fire!|#99]] | [[Distant Thunder!|#100]] | [[Fallen Angel|#101]] | [[Fallen Angel|#102]] | [[Resurrection!|#103]] | [[Resurrection!|#104]] | [[Afterdeath!|#105]] | [[Afterdeath!|#106]] | [[Gone But Not Forgotten!|#107]] | [[Gone But Not Forgotten!|#108]] | [[Funeral for a Friend!|#109]] | [[Funeral for a Friend!|#110]] | [[King of the Hill!|#111]] | [[King of the Hill!|#112]] | [[Wanted - Galvatron Dead or Alive|#113]] | [[Wanted - Galvatron Dead or Alive|#114]] | [[Burning Sky!|#115]] | [[Burning Sky!|#116]] | [[Hunters!|#117]] | [[Hunters!|#118]] | [[Fire on High!|#119]] | [[Fire on High!|#120]] | [[Mechanical Difficulties!|#121]] | [[Mechanical Difficulties!|#122]] | [[Crater Critters|#123]] | [[Crater Critters|#124]] | [[Ancient Relics!|#125]] | [[The Cure!|#126]] | [[The Cure!|#127]] | [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|#128]] | [[Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom|#129]] | [[Worlds Apart|#130]] | [[Worlds Apart|#131]] | [[Kup's Story!|#132]] | [[Headhunt|#133]] | [[Headhunt|#134]] | [[Grudge Match!|#135]] | [[Grudge Match!|#136]] | [[Ladies' Night|#137]] | [[Ladies' Night|#138]] | [[Used Autobots|#139]] | [[Used Autobots|#140]] | [[Child's Play (comic issue)|#141]] | [[Child's Play (comic issue)|#142]] | [[Spacehikers!|#143]] | [[Spacehikers!|#144]] | [[Stargazing|#145]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#146]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#147]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#148]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#149]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#150]] | [[The Legacy of Unicron!|#151]] | [[Enemy Action!|#152]] | [[Enemy Action!|#153]] | [[Toy Soldiers!|#154]] | [[Toy Soldiers!|#155]] | [[Trial by Fire!|#156]] | [[Trial by Fire!|#157]] | [[The Desert Island of Space!|#158]] | [[The Desert Island of Space!|#159]] | [[Salvage!|#160]] | [[Salvage!|#161]] | [[Pretender to the Throne!|#162]] | [[Pretender to the Throne!|#163]] | [[City of Fear!|#164]] | [[City of Fear!|#165]] | [[Legion of the Lost!|#166]] | [[Legion of the Lost!|#167]] | [[Meltdown!|#168]] | [[Meltdown!|#169]] | [[Deadly Games!|#170]] | [[Deadly Games!|#171]] | [[Wrecking Havoc|#172]] | [[Wrecking Havoc|#173]] | [[Totalled!|#174]] | [[Totalled!|#175]] | [[People Power!|#176]] | [[People Power!|#177]] | [[The Cosmic Carnival!|#178]] | [[The Cosmic Carnival!|#179]] | [[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|#180]] | [[The Big Broadcast of 2006!|#181]] | [[Space Pirates!|#182]] | [[Space Pirates!|#183]] | [[Space Pirates!|#184]] | [[Space Pirates!|#185]] | [[Space Pirates!|#186]] | [[Space Pirates!|#187]] | [[Firebug!|#188]] | [[Dry Run!|#189]] | [[Monstercon from Mars!|#190]] | [[Monstercon from Mars!|#191]] | [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|#192]] | [[Ca$h and Car-nage!|#193]] | [[Club Con!|#194]] | [[Club Con!|#195]] | [[The Flames of Boltax!|#196]] | [[The Flames of Boltax!|#197]] | [[Cold Comfort and Joy!|#198]] | [[Time Wars|#199]] | [[Time Wars|#200]] | [[Time Wars|#201]] | [[Time Wars|#202]] | [[Time Wars|#203]] | [[Time Wars|#204]] | [[Time Wars|#205]] | [[Cold War!|#206]] | [[Cold War!|#207]] | [[Dark Star!|#208]] | [[Dark Star!|#209]] | [[Dark Star!|#210]] | [[The Man in the Machine!|#211]] | [[The Man in the Machine!|#212]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#213]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#214]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#215]] | [[Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner?|#216]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#217]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#218]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#219]] | [[Recipe for Disaster!|#220]] | [[Survivors!|#221]] | [[Survivors!|#222]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#223]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#224]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#225]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#226]] | [[Aspects of Evil!|#227]] | [[(Double) Deal of the Century!|#228]] | [[Hunting Party!|#229]] | [[The Big Shutdown!|#230]] | [[The Big Shutdown!|#231]] | [[King 'Con!|#232]] | [[King 'Con!|#233]] | [[King 'Con!|#234]] | [[King 'Con!|#235]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#236]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#237]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#238]] | [[The Interplanetary Wrestling Championship!|#239]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#240]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#241]] | [[Back from the Dead!|#242]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#243]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#244]] | [[The Resurrection Gambit!|#245]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#246]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#247]] | [[All the Familiar Faces!|#248]] | [[Skin Deep|#249]] | [[Skin Deep|#250]] | [[Skin Deep|#251]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#252]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#253]] | [[Yesterday's Heroes!|#254]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#255]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#256]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#257]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#258]] | [[Primal Scream|#259]] | [[Primal Scream|#260]] | [[Primal Scream|#261]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#262]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#263]] | [[Bird of Prey!|#264]] | [[Once Upon a Time...|#265]] | [[Life in the Slow Lane|#266]] | [[Snow Fun!|#267]] | [[Flashback!|#268]] | [[Mystery!|#269]] | [[The Bad Guy's Ball!|#270]] | [[The Living Nightlights!|#271]] | [[Cry Wolf!|#272]] | [[Wolf in the Fold!|#273]] | [[Where Wolf?|#274]] | [[Secrets|#275]] | [[Bugged!|#276]] | [[Internal Affairs!|#277]] | [[The House that Wheeljack Built!|#278]] | [[Divide and Conquer! (comic)|#279]] | [[The 4,000,000 Year Itch!|#280]] | [[Makin' Tracks!|#281]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#282]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#283]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#284]] | [[Kings of the Wild Frontier|#285]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#286]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#287]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#288]] | [[Deadly Obsession|#289]] | [[Dark Creation|#290]] | [[Dark Creation|#291]] | [[Dark Creation|#292]] | [[Dark Creation|#293]] | [[All Fall Down!|#294]] | [[All Fall Down!|#295]] | [[All Fall Down!|#296]] | [[All Fall Down!|#297]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#298]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#299]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#300]] | [[Rhythms of Darkness!|#301]] | [[The Human Factor!|#302]] | [[The Human Factor!|#303]] | [[The Human Factor!|#304]] | [[The Human Factor!|#305]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#306]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#307]] | [[Eye of the Storm!|#308]] | [[The Price of Life!|#309]] | [[The Price of Life!|#310]] | [[Surrender!|#311]] | [[Surrender!|#312]] | [[...All This and Civil War 2|#313]] | [[...All This and Civil War 2|#314]] | [[Out of Time!|#315]] | [[Out of Time!|#316]] | [[The Void! (Marvel US comic)|#317]] | [[The Void! (Marvel US comic)|#318]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#319]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#320]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#321]] | [[On the Edge of Extinction!|#322]] | [[Still Life!|#323]] | [[Still Life!|#324]] | [[Exodus! (issue)|#325]] | [[Exodus! (issue)|#326]] | [[A Savage Circle!|#327]] | [[A Savage Circle!|#328]] | [[The Last Autobot?|#329]] | [[The Last Autobot?|#330]] | [[End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|#331]] | [[End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|#332]]
|}

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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">Marvel UK issues (2nd story for issues with two non-reprint TF stories):</font>'''
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|| [[Ring of Hate!|#130]] | [[Ring of Hate!|#131]] | [[Ring of Hate!|#132]] | [[Ring of Hate!|#133]] | [[Broken Glass!|#134]] | [[Broken Glass!|#135]] | [[Broken Glass!|#136]] | [[Broken Glass!|#137]] | [[Love and Steel!|#138]] | [[Love and Steel!|#139]] | [[Love and Steel!|#140]] | [[Love and Steel!|#141]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#142]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#143]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#144]] | [[Brothers in Armor!!|#145]] | ... | [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire|#213]] | [[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire|#214]] | [[Race with the Devil|#215]] | [[Race with the Devil|#216]] | [[Race with the Devil|#217]] | [[Race with the Devil|#218]] | [[Survivors!|#219]] | [[Survivors!|#220]] | ... | [[A Small War!|#232]] | [[A Small War!|#233]] | [[Prime's Rib!|#234]] | [[Deathbringer|#235]] | [[Deathbringer|#236]] | [[Way of the Warrior|#237]] | [[Survival Run|#238]] | [[A Savage Place!|#239]] | [[Out to Lunch!|#240]] | [[Rage!|#241]] | [[Assault on the Ark!|#242]] | [[Mind Games|#243]] | [[Two Megatrons!|#244]] | [[Underworld!|#245]] | [[Demons!|#246]] | [[Dawn of Darkness|#247]] | [[Fallen Star!|#248]] | [[Whose Lifeforce is it Anyway?|#249]] | [[The Greatest Gift of All!|#250]] | [[The Void!|#251]] | [[Edge of Impact|#252]] | [[Shadow of Evil|#253]] | [[White Fire|#254]] | ... | [[Perchance to Dream|#259]] | [[Perchance to Dream|#260]] | [[Starting Over!|#261]] | [[Two Steps Back!|#262]] | [[Break-Away!|#263]] | [[Desert Island Risks!|#264]] | ... | [[Shut Up!|#282]] | [[Manoeuvres!|#283]] | [[Assassins|#284]] | [[External Forces!|#285]] | [[The Lesser Evil|#286]] | [[Inside Story!|#287]] | [[Frontline!|#288]] | [[End of the Road! (UK issue)|#289]]
|}
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===Marvel UK Annuals===
'''Marvel UK Annuals''' were published every year just before Christmas for the life of the comic. Each annual was made up of a combination of comic strip, text stories and editorial content. Some annuals also contained crossover stories with the main weekly comic in an attempt to boost sales. Due to falling sales later annuals mainly contained reprinted stories from the comic (reprinted stories are not listed below). These reprints are still of interest as they present formerly black and white works in full colour.
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1985|Marvel UK Annual 1985]]:</font>'''
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|| [[Hunted!]] | [[Missing in Action]] | [[Plague of the Insecticons!]] | [[And There Shall Come...A Leader!]]
|}
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1986|Marvel UK Annual 1986]]:</font>'''
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|| [[The Return of the Transformers]] | [[State Games]] | [[The Mission]] | [[To a Power Unknown]] |[[Victory (Marvel)|Victory!]]
|}
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1987|Marvel UK Annual 1987]]:</font>'''
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|| [[Ark Duty]] | [[Doomsday (Marvel)|Doomsday]] | [[Stylor's Story]] | [[The Final Conflict]] |[[Vicious Circle!]] | [[What's in a Name?]]
|}
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1988|Marvel UK Annual 1988]]:</font>'''
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|| [[All in the Minds!]] | [[Altered Image!]] | [[Peace]] | [[Prime Bomb!]]
|}
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1989|Marvel UK Annual 1989]]:</font>'''
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|| [[Chain Gang!]] | [[Destiny of the Dinobots!]] | [[Dreadwing Down!]] | [[The Quest!]] |[[Triger Happy!]]
|}
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1990|Marvel UK Annual 1990]]:</font>'''
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|| [[The Magnificent Six!]]
|}
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!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">[[Transformers Annual 1991|Marvel UK Annual 1991]]:</font>'''
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|| [[Another Time and Place]]
|}

==Trivia==
[[Image:TransformersGoesMonthly.jpg|thumb|200px|Gor strewth kippers chips milk float!]]

*The inside cover infobox in Marvel UK #330 revealed that there were plans for the UK ''Transformers'' comic to continue after #332, albeit with a format change. The book was supposed to have become a monthly with issue #333, and would have featured ten pages of recolored Transformers reprints, ten pages of [[G.I. Joe]], and a new five-page story per issue. However, by the publication of issue #332, Marvel UK evidently dropped this plan - although the news did not reach [[Combat Colin]] in time.

*According to the third issue of ''All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z'''s entries on [[Death's Head]], the events of the Marvel UK Generation 1 comics take place on Marvel [[Earth-120185]].

[[Category:Comics]]
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To a Power Unknown!

2007-09-13T20:12:58Z

Omnisvalidus: Writer, Artist stuff

{{picsneeded}}
'''A mysterious force caused the Autobots and Decepticons to change side!'''

==Marvel UK Annual 1986==
'''Originally Published in:''' [[Transformers Annual 1986|Marvel UK Annual 1986]] <br>
'''Date:''' December 1986 <br>
'''Writer:''' [[Ian Mennell]] & [[Wilf Prigmore]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Wil Simpson]]<br>
'''Colouring:''' [[Josie Firmin]]<br>

''Characters:'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]

==Synopsis==
In America, a group of Autobots is forging relationships with humans, when an energy blast hits them and makes them aggressive. Similarly, a group of Decepticons is attacking a town when the energy blast hits them and makes them well.....nice!

When both groups have recovered, they track the source of the energy blast to the United Kingdom and a group from both factions sets off to find the source, each group believing the other is to blame for it. On a patrol, [[Starscream]] spots [[Optimus Prime]] in truck mode and attacks him. As he unleashes a missile another energy blast strikes the transformers, reversing their personalities again. Starscream wonders why everyone can't be friends and the Autobots travelling inside Prime (including [[Jazz]], [[Mirage]] and [[Prowl]] see Prime as useless and try to attack him.

As the effects of the blast fades Prime orders the Autobots to leave and find the source of the blast as Starscream comes in for the kill. Prime is a sitting duck but Starscream is forced to pull out of the attack with a systems failure leaving Prime to realise that maybe the Decepticons are not the source of the blast. Badly injured, Optimus finds shelter in an old railway tunnel.

The source of the energy blast is in fact the Core of Pard, developed by the British as a weapon to abort attacks by making the attacker attack themselves. But a traitor, Hellman, tries to steal the Core of Pard, inadvertently releasing a blast that both Jazz and Starscream feel. Jazz, slightly damaged by the blast, homes in on the research lab. Running out carrying the Core of Pard, Hellman sees the porsche as an escape ticket and jumps in. Jazz lets the human think he's in control for the moment.

In the meantime, Starscream is forced to land nearby after an encounter with the Red Arrows. Hellman thinks the landing plane is for him and runs towards it and climbs in. Starscream takes off. Jazz, transformed by this stage, fires a heat seeking missile at Starscream as the Deception plans to use Hellman to make the Core of Pard affect only Autobots. Starscream plans to outrun the missile with his hyperblast but his systems are still scrambled and he transforms instead, meaning Hellman and the Core of Pard are destroyed by Jazz's missile as the main heat source. Jazz and Starscream battle until being interrupted by the Royal Air Force.

The story ends with the Autobots, now fully restored, bringing a badly damaged Optimus Prime back for Ratchet to repair.

==Errors==
*When Starscream attacks the Autobots after the energy blast reverses their personalities, why do they not attack Starscream back before starting on Optimus Prime? It is hard to imagine Megatron or Starscream attacking their own before an Autobot.
*How come Starscream is no longer a heat source after he transforms?
*During Jazz and Starscream's fight they are shown barely a couple of metres apart firing at each other, but neither takes any damage. Time for some weapon upgrades and some shooting practice, guys....

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To a Power Unknown!

2007-09-13T11:32:04Z

Omnisvalidus: Had a bit of a tidy up. Will do more later.

{{cleanup}}{{picsneeded}}
'''A mysterious force caused the Autobots and Decepticons to change side!'''

==Marvel UK Annual 1986==
'''Originally Published in:''' [[Transformers Annual 1986|Marvel UK Annual 1986]] <br>
'''Date:''' December 1985? <br>
'''Writer:''' <br>
'''Art:''' ?<br>
'''Colouring:''' ?<br>

''Characters:'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]

==Synopsis==
In America, a group of Autobots is forging relationships with humans, when an energy blast hits them and makes them aggressive. Similarly, a group of Decepticons is attacking a town when the energy blast hits them and makes them well.....nice!

When both groups have recovered, they track the source of the energy blast to the United Kingdom and a group from both factions sets off to find the source, each group believing the other is to blame for it. On a patrol, [[Starscream]] spots [[Optimus Prime]] in truck mode and attacks him. As he unleashes a missile another energy blast strikes the transformers, reversing their personalities again. Starscream wonders why everyone can't be friends and the Autobots travelling inside Prime (including [[Jazz]], [[Mirage]] and [[Prowl]] see Prime as useless and try to attack him.

As the effects of the blast fades Prime orders the Autobots to leave and find the source of the blast as Starscream comes in for the kill. Prime is a sitting duck but Starscream is forced to pull out of the attack with a systems failure leaving Prime to realise that maybe the Decepticons are not the source of the blast. Badly injured, Optimus finds shelter in an old railway tunnel.

The source of the energy blast is in fact the Core of Pard, developed by the British as a weapon to abort attacks by making the attacker attack themselves. But a traitor, Hellman, tries to steal the Core of Pard, inadvertently releasing a blast that both Jazz and Starscream feel. Jazz, slightly damaged by the blast, homes in on the research lab. Running out carrying the Core of Pard, Hellman sees the porsche as an escape ticket and jumps in. Jazz lets the human think he's in control for the moment.

In the meantime, Starscream is forced to land nearby after an encounter with the Red Arrows. Hellman thinks the landing plane is for him and runs towards it and climbs in. Starscream takes off. Jazz, transformed by this stage, fires a heat seeking missile at Starscream as the Deception plans to use Hellman to make the Core of Pard affect only Autobots. Starscream plans to outrun the missile with his hyperblast but his systems are still scrambled and he transforms instead, meaning Hellman and the Core of Pard are destroyed by Jazz's missile as the main heat source. Jazz and Starscream battle until being interrupted by the Royal Air Force.

The story ends with the Autobots, now fully restored, bringing a badly damaged Optimus Prime back for Ratchet to repair.

==Errors==
*When Starscream attacks the Autobots after the energy blast reverses their personalities, why do they not attack Starscream back before starting on Optimus Prime? It is hard to imagine Megatron or Starscream attacking their own before an Autobot.
*How come Starscream is no longer a heat source after he transforms?
*During Jazz and Starscream's fight they are shown barely a couple of metres apart firing at each other, but neither takes any damage. Time for some weapon upgrades and some shooting practice, guys....

[[Category: Marvel UK issues]]
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Aerialbots over America!

2007-09-11T10:40:07Z

Omnisvalidus: /* UK printing */ Link Correction

[[Image:MarvelUS-21.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Insert your own tasteless 9/11 joke here.]]

'''Donny Finkleberg tries to escape from Ravage, and gets some help from Skids and a new friend.'''

=Marvel US issue #21=
''(Story also appears in: Marvel UK issues #89-90)''

'''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Don Perlin]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Ian Akin]] and [[Brian Garvey]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Janice Chiang]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Nelson Yomtov]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Michael Carlin]]<br>

*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Bombshell]], [[Ricky Vasquez]], [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Donny Finkleberg]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]], [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*''Originally published:'' October, 1986

==Synopsis==
Bombshell uses a cerebro-shell to force hydroelectric engineer Ricky Vasquez to bring Megatron into the plant at [[Hoover Dam]], as part of a plan to steal the plant's energy and transport it to Cybertron. Meanwhile, Skids returns to the Ark with Donny Finkleberg to inform them that seven Autobots were accidentally transported to Earth. Optimus Prime send Jetfire and Finkleberg to investigate. The Autobots then receive word of the invasion of the hydroelectric plant, and the Aerialbots, recently created by Wheeljack using the stolen combiner technology, are dispatched to deal with the situation. Only the Aerialbot leader, Silverbolt has been given a complete personality, and the other Aerialbots are not yet programmed to defend human life. When the Aerialbots combine into Superion, Silverbolt must fight to influence the combined form from within in order to keep Superion from killing Vasquez. Forced to disassemble rather than kill Vasquez, the mission seems doomed to failure. But Vasquez, seeing his daughter break through the police line to call out to her daddy, breaks through the cerebro-shell programming, and fires Megatron into the space bridge, causing it to return to Cybertron. As the Aerialbots fly away, Bombshell hitches a ride on Silverbolt's wing.
Meanwhile, at an airstrip in New Jersey, the new arrived Autobots from Cybertron have been found, by RAAT, led by Circuit Breaker!

==Errors==
*On page 12, Jetfire refers to a game they played on Cybertron. Yet, having been given life on Earth (immediately preceding issue 14), Jetfire has never been to Cybertron.
*Dirge's wings and cockpit are ''pink'' on pages 10 and 15.

==Items of note==
*The Insecticons second year Decepticon jets first arrive on Earth in this issue
*''References to past issues:''
:*Prime is seen nursing an injury he recieved saving Skids life in [[Command Performances|issue #19]]. This injury would play a big part in the next couple of issues.
:*The cliffhanger features Circuit Breaker mounting the heads of the [[Cybertron Seven]] on the wall of her RAAT base. This also happenned in issue #19.

==UK printing==
*Issue #89 featured an Insecticons cover by artist Robin Smith.
*Issue #90 used a recoloured cover art from US issue #21 with new speech balloons. The new colouring was done in a more painterly style.
*Issue #89 featured the debut of a new feature called The Transformers A-Z. This was merely reprinting (sometimes slightly truncated) profiles from the [[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]] limited series. #89 featured nearly unreadable (due to the background they were printed on) profiles on Air Raid and Astrotrain.
*The injury Prime is nursing in this issue is actually the source of a sutble continuity change between the US and UK comics. The cause of the injury is different depending on which version of the comic you're reading.

:In the US version Prime was wounded fighting to save Skids during ''Command Performances'', 2 issues previously. In the UK version there was a 17 issue gap between this story and ''Command Performances'', so the hole in his side was repaired, and he was later re-injured in ''exactly the same spot''.

:The exact origin of Prime's new injury remained a mystery until [[Distant Thunder!|issue #100.]] All we knew at this point was that Prime was somehow damaged while he was displaced in limbo during [[Target 2006|Target: 2006]].

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Facsimile construct

2007-09-11T10:24:54Z

Omnisvalidus: New page: :''A Facsimile Construct is a mindless copy of a Transformer in the Marvel Comics UK portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.'' '''Facsimile Constructs''' are detailed c...

:''A Facsimile Construct is a mindless copy of a Transformer in the [[Marvel Comics UK]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Facsimile Constructs''' are detailed copies of Transformers. They are mindless drones but can be programmed with basic responses. They are used as decoys and also as part of training exercises to represent enemies. They are sometimes abbreviated to F.C.’s.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
When planning [[Operation: Volcano]], Facsimile Constructs were used by the [[Wreckers]] in training exercises to represent their Decepticon opponents. They were also used as bait for the Decepticons when they were used to stand in for the Autobot resistance chiefs being addressed by [[Emirate Xaaron]]. {{storylink|Target 2006}}

Optimus Prime had a Facsimile Construct of himself created by Wheeljack as a way of faking his own death so that he test the Autobot’s ability to survive without him. {{storylink|Prey!}}

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Prey!

2007-09-11T10:00:39Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Marvel UK issues #96-97 */ Links fixed.

[[Image:MarvelUK-97.jpg|thumb|right|You know we shoud get our own show!]]
'''Prime decides to fake his death, but Megatron plans to make it all too real.'''

=Marvel UK issues #96-97=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Will Simpson]] (96), [[Jeff Anderson]] (97)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Annie Halfacree]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Steve White]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]

*''Characters:'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Motormaster]], [[Wildrider]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Tantrum]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]], [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Headstrong]], [[Predaking]]
*''Originally published:'' 17th January 1987 – 24th January 1987

==Synopsis==
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the Autobots were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Target 2006}} Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future he decides to test them.

He planned to convince the Autobots that he has died so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence he had a [[Facsimile Construct]] made of himself. He then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the Decepticon base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots who will arrive and discover his ‘body’.

Meanwhile Megatron was becoming increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron’s behaviour, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent, working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to called in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime so that Megatron can close in for the kill.

Sometime later while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise he struggles to throw off his pursuers. Gradually they wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.

Later, concerned that they haven’t heard from their leader the Autobots set out in search and discover his body torn to shreads.

==Errors==
* It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.

==Items of note==
* Reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] 12
* Reprinted by [[Titan Books]] in Prey.
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in [[...The Harder They Die!]], [[Under Fire!]], [[Distant Thunder!]] and [[Resurrection!]]
* In part 1 Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing events from Target 2006 and [[Aerialbots over America!]]

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Prey!

2007-09-11T09:57:42Z

Omnisvalidus: Typo

[[Image:MarvelUK-97.jpg|thumb|right|You know we shoud get our own show!]]
'''Prime decides to fake his death, but Megatron plans to make it all too real.'''

=Marvel UK issues #96-97=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Will Simpson]] (96), [[Jeff Anderson]] (97)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Annie Halfacree]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Steve White]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]

*''Characters:'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Motormaster]], [[Wildrider]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Tantrum]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], [[Divebomb]], [[Razorclaw]], [[Headstrong]], [[Predaking]]
*''Originally published:'' 17th January 1987 – 24th January 1987

==Synopsis==
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the Autobots were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Target 2006}} Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future he decides to test them.

He planned to convince the Autobots that he has died so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence he had a [[Facsimile Construct]] made of himself. He then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the Decepticon base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots who will arrive and discover his ‘body’.

Meanwhile Megatron was becoming increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron’s behaviour, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent, working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to called in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime so that Megatron can close in for the kill.

Sometime later while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise he struggles to throw off his pursuers. Gradually they wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.

Later, concerned that they haven’t heard from their leader the Autobots set out in search and discover his body torn to shreads.

==Errors==
* It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.

==Items of note==
* Reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] 12
* Reprinted by [[Titan Books]] in Prey.
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in [[...The Harder They Die!]], [[Under Fire!]], [[Distant Thunder!]] and [[Resurrection!]]
* In part 1 Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing events from Target 2006 and [[Aerialbots over America!]]

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Prey!

2007-09-11T09:56:18Z

Omnisvalidus: Created.

[[Image:MarvelUK-97.jpg|thumb|right|You know we shoud get our own show!]]
'''Brawn and Starscream both fall foul of their friends.'''

=Marvel UK issues #96-97=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[Will Simpson]] (96), [[Jeff Anderson]] (97)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Annie Halfacree]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Steve White]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Ian Rimmer]]

*''Characters:'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Motormaster]], [[Wildrider]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Tantrum]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]], [[Divebomb]], [[Razorclaw]], [[Headstrong]], [[Predaking]]
*''Originally published:'' 17th January 1987 – 24th January 1987

==Synopsis==
Following his return from the [[Limbo]] dimension, Optimus Prime is disconcerted that the Autobots were so lost without him that they were prepared to forge an alliance with Megatron in order to defeat [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Target 2006}} Afraid that they would be unable to cope if anything happened to him in the future he decides to test them.

He planned to convince the Autobots that he has died so that he can observe how they cope. Taking Wheeljack into his confidence he had a [[Facsimile Construct]] made of himself. He then tells the Autobots that he is going out alone on a reconnaissance mission to the Decepticon base, much to their consternation. He plans to destroy his duplicate and send a distress call to the Autobots who will arrive and discover his ‘body’.

Meanwhile Megatron was becoming increasingly paranoid about Optimus Prime, even attacking his own troops who dare to suggest that they will be able to defeat the Autobot leader. Alarmed by Megatron’s behaviour, Soundwave, who is acting as a double agent, working for Shockwave to overthrow Megatron, decides it might be time to remove Megatron for good. He persuades Megatron to called in the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to weaken Optimus Prime so that Megatron can close in for the kill.

Sometime later while looking for a suitable place to set up his deception, Prime is attacked by the Predacons. Taken by surprise he struggles to throw off his pursuers. Gradually they wear him down until, exhausted, they corner him and close in for the kill.

Later, concerned that they haven’t heard from their leader the Autobots set out in search and discover his body torn to shreads.

==Errors==
* It is very convenient that Optimus Prime should choose to go out alone at the exact time that Megatron concocts a plan that requires Prime to be alone.

==Items of note==
* Reprinted in [[Collected Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] 12
* Reprinted by [[Titan Books]] in Prey.
* This is the first part of a story arc that continues in [[...The Harder They Die!]], [[Under Fire!]], [[Distant Thunder!]] and [[Resurrection!]]
* In part 1 Optimus Prime is reviewing events on large monitor screens showing events from Target 2006 and [[Aerialbots over America!]]

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File:MarvelUK-097.jpg

2007-09-11T09:50:56Z

Omnisvalidus: Cover of Marvel UK Issue 97. Prey! part 2. Art by Geoff Senior.

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Transformers Collected Comics

2007-09-11T09:02:10Z

Omnisvalidus: /* Collected Comics */ Link fixes

[[Image:CollectedComics4Cover.jpg|thumb|right|Shhhh. Don't tell Simon Furman it got republished!.]]
'''Collected Comics''' was published by Marvel UK as a companion series to the [[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK|UK Generation 1 comic]]. Its purpose was to reprint entire stories from the comic (hence the name), in many ways a precursor of the modern [[trade paperback]].

They were published on a semi-regular basis alongside the UK comic, usually as Summer or Winter specials. The name ‘Collected Comics’ wasn’t actually used until volume two of the series however.

The majority of the stories reprinted as part of the Collected Comics series were UK exclusives; however Collected Comics 1 and 2 were reprints of the [[The Transformers (comic issue)|US 4 issue miniseries]].
[[Image:RavageEnemyWithinColour.jpg|thumb|left|"I was so much more atmospheric in black and white!"]]
When they were originally published in the UK comic some stories, such as [[Man of Iron!|Man of Iron]] were printed in black and white, these were later coloured for their publication in Collected Comics.

Collected Comics 4 contained the only reprinting (to date) of [[The Enemy Within!|The Enemy Within]], the first Transformers story by [[Simon Furman]]. Furman has since gone on record saying that he is unhappy with the quality of this early work so this could well be the only reprinting this story will ever receive.

Some volumes contained multiple stories, a main story along with a short back-up story to bring up the page count. Especially long UK stories would be split across multiple volumes.

The cover of each issue was usually (but not always) a reprint of an earlier UK comic cover. This would usually be one of the original covers from the story contained within, although in later Collected Comics this was not always the case.

In 1986 Marvel reprinted the US [[Transformers: The Movie (comic)|Transformers: The Movie]] adaption in a single Collected Comics style volume. This was not sold as part of the Collected Comics series but simply as a Winter Special.

In February 1990 Collected Comics 15 reprinted the first 2 issues of the incredibly popular [[Target 2006]]. Unfortunately the master copies for the remaining issues were lost in the post meaning that the remainder of the story was never published in the Collected Comics series. Rather cheekily however Collected Comics 16 used a Target 2006 cover.

Collected Comics 17 saw the reprinting of the first 3 parts of [[Space Pirates!]]. This ended with a 'To be continued…' caption at the end. Collected Comics 18 however saw the first 3 parts of [[Time Wars]] being published instead, no explanation for this was ever given. Time Wars itself was also never completed, as due to falling sales, the UK comic ceased publication and the Collected Comics series went into a decline, with its output becoming ever more random.

The UK Annual story [[Victory!]] was reprinted twice, once in Collected Comics 14 and once in Collected Comics 19. On both occasions the first page of the story was omitted, although this did not affect the story's readability.

Following the demise of the UK comic in 1992 the Collected Comics series continued to be published for a further 2 years, although the Collected Comics moniker was dropped after volume 18. An additional 8 volumes were published in this period with the final volume being published in the winter of 1994, over 9 years since the first volume in the series and a year longer than the comic series that spawned it.

==Collected Comics==
Below is a complete list of all the Collected Comics series. Where applicable the volume number is specified within the title.

===Summer Special 1985===
*[[The Transformers (comic issue)|The Transformers]]
*[[Power Play!]]
===2 – Autumn Special 1985===
*[[Prisoner of War!]]
*[[The Last Stand]]
===3 – Winter Special 1985===
*[[Man of Iron!]]
===4 – Summer Special 1986===
*[[The Enemy Within!]]

===Winter Special 1986===
*[[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel Comics)|Transformers: The Movie]]
===5 – Spring Special 1987===
*[[Decepticon Dam-Busters!]]
===6 – Summer Special 1987===
*[[The Wrath of Guardian!]]
*[[The Wrath of Grimlock!]]
===7 – Winter Special 1987===
*[[Dinobot Hunt!]]
===8 – Spring Special 1988===
*[[Crisis of Command!]]
===9 – Summer Special 1988===
*[[Robot Buster]]
*[[Kup’s Story]]
===10 – Holiday Special 1988===
*[[Second Generation!]]
===11 – Winter Special 1988===
*[[Christmas Breaker!]]
*[[The Gift]]
*[[Stargazing]]
===12 – Summer Special 1989===
*[[Prey!]]
*[[...The Harder They Die!]]

===13 – Holiday Special 1989===
*[[Under Fire!]]
*[[Distant Thunder!]]
===14 – Autumn Special 1989===
*[[Enemy Action!]]
*[[Victory!]]
===15 – Spring Special 1990===
*[[Target 2006]] #1 & 2
===16 – Summer Special 1990===
*[[Wrecking Havoc!]]
*[[Dry Run!]]
===17 – Holiday Special 1990===
*[[Space Pirates!]] #1-3
===18 – Holiday Special 1991===
*[[Time Wars]] #1-3
===Summer Special 1992===
*[[Grudge Match]]
*[[Victory!]]
===Autumn Special 1992===
*[[City of Fear!]]
*[[Legion of the Lost]] #1
===Easter Special 1992===
*[[Legion of the Lost]] #2
*[[Meltdown]]
===Holiday Special 1993===
*[[Deadly Games]]
*[[The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire]]
===Winter Special 1993===
*[[Decepticon Dam-Busters!]]
*[[The Big Shutdown]]
===Holiday Special 1994===
*[[The Wrath of Guardian!]]
*[[The Wrath of Grimlock!]]
*[[And There Shall Come...A Leader!]]
===Summer Special 1994===
*[[Salvage!]]
*[[Dry Run!]]
===Winter Special 1994===
*[[Way of the Warrior]]
*[[Survival Run]]
*[[A Savage Place]]
*[[Cry Wolf]]
*[[Wolf in the Fold]]
*[[Where Wolf?]]

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Crater Critters

2007-09-11T08:41:33Z

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[[Image:MarvelUS-29.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Hoooooobgoblins. Hoooooobgoblins. What'cha gonna do with those hoooooobgoblins.]]

'''A secret shipment from the Decepticons carries an infection that threatens Decepticon and Autobot alike.'''

=Marvel US issue #29=
''(Story also appears in: Marvel UK issues #123-124, [[Generations]] #10)''

'''Script:''' [[Bob Budiansky]] <br>
'''Pencils:''' [[Don Perlin]]<br>
'''Inks:''' [[Ian Akin]] and [[Brian Garvey]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Janice Chiang]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Nelson Yomtov]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Don Daley]]<br>

*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]], [[Blaster]], [[G.B. Blackrock]], [[Ratbat]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Octane]], [[Blitzwing]]
*''Originally published:'' June, 1987

==Synopsis==
Believing that they can better fight the [[Decepticon]]s on their own, Goldbug and Blaster seek information from G.B. Blackrock that might lead them to Decepticon activity. Blackrock tells them of a mysterious meteor that crash landed in Northern Arizona. The Autobot pair goes to investigate.

The meteor was a space frieghter sent by the Decepticons from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as part of a secret scheme to steal Earth's energy, but the freighter pilot did not contact Cybertron upon arrival as planned. Ratbat sends the [[Triple Changer]]s Astrotrain, Octane, and Blitzwing to investigate. They arrive on [[Earth]] near a crater caused by the crash, and frighten away a group of scientists who had planned to study the "meteor." The Decepticons find the freighter, but learn only to late why the freighter crashed: the pilot has been infected with Scraplets, a group of tiny Transformer-like robots who can change into innocent-looking nuts, bolts, screws and the like, but which attach themselves to mechanical lifeforms and replicate quickly, causing great damage to the larger robot.

One of the scientists, [[Charlie Fong]], doesn't scare away easily, and when he meets Goldbug and Blaster, they work out a plan to get to the crater and find out what's going on. When they arrive, they are quickly attacked by the Decepticons, and Goldbug and Fong are separated from Blaster. Although Goldbug is able to escape infection from the Scraplets, Blaster is not so lucky.

Although Blaster, noting that the Triple Changers are weakened more by the Scraplets than he is, wishes to fight the Decepticons with Goldbug's help, Goldbug is convinced by Fong that Blaster's only hope now is to find a cure for the Scraplets. Fong proposes taking a crushed Scraplet out of the crater for experimentation, and Goldbug reluctantly agrees. As Goldbug leaves the crater, Blaster, believing himself abandoned, swears revenge. Goldbug pauses out of guilt, only to become infected himself. Now he has no choice. He and Fong ''must'' find a cure, or they are all lost....

==Errors==
* Halfway through this issue, Goldbug is finally drawn as Goldbug, where previously he was Bumblebee with Goldbug's head. After the switch, Goldbug's windows on his chest randomly appear and reappear.

==Items of note==
* In this issue the little Autobot [[Scrounge]], is seen in a flashback. Scrounge is shown carrying a rifle -- he never used a gun in his original appearance.

*This issue features the debut appearance of the Decepticon Triple Changers.

==References==
*On page 5, Blaster remembers the sacrifice of his friend Scrounge, from [[The Smelting Pool!]].

*On page 6, Blackrock mentions "some suspicious activity in the Caribbean lately," no doubt the Decepticons at their new base of operations, where they relocated to in [[Gone But Not Forgotten]].

==UK Printing==
*UK issue #123 features a Triple Changers cover drawn by artist [[Lee Sullivan]].

*UK issue #124 features a cover drawn by [[Will Simpson]]. There is a Scraplet on the cover, whose details are based exactly on the one seen one Blaster's chin in the US cover.

*While this was the Triple Changers' debut story for the US market, the Decepticon and Autobot Triple-changers were both introduced way back in [[Target 2006]] in the UK.

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The Enemy Within!

2007-09-07T08:54:09Z

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[[Image:MarvelUK-013.jpg|thumb|right|What have you done with the Real Sideswipe?]]
'''Brawn and Starscream both fall foul of their friends.'''

=Marvel UK issues #13-17=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Art:''' [[John Ridgway]] (13), [[Collins]] (14-17)<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Richard Starkings]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Gina Hart]]<br>
'''Editor:''' [[Sheila Cranna]]

*''Characters:'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], [[Brawn]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Windcharger]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Sideswipe]], [[Huffer]], [[Jazz]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Red Alert]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Thundercracker|Thundercracker]], [[Tornado]], [[Earthquake (Marvel)|Earthquake]]
*''Originally published:'' 9th March 1985 –4th May 1985

==Synopsis==
After challenging Megatron’s authority and being savagely reprimanded, Starscream plots Megatron’s downfall. He plans to attack humans indiscriminately until the Autobots come to their defence. This will force the other Decepticons to come to his aid and together they will destroy the Autobots proving that Starscream’s methods are superior to Megatron’s. Unfortunately Ravage overhears Starscream’s plotting and rushes to tell Megatron but he his spotted and Starscream attacks him and leaves him for dead.

At the same time in the [[Ark]] the Autobots are moving a heavy piece of machinery when it slips and a short circuit causes Brawn to be electrocuted, knocking him unconscious. After his recovers he begins to act strangely before eventually violently attacking Sideswipe and then abandoning the Ark.

Some time later as Starscream attacks the [[US Air Force Base: Oregon Four-Alpha]] the other Decepticons discover the badly damaged Ravage who reveals Starscream’s treachery. Enraged the Decepticons race off and capture Starscream during his attack. Starscream demands his right to trial by combat.

Brawn meanwhile has gone on a rampage in a small town, believing their cars to be enslaved robots. The Autobots are forced to subdue him. Megatron, unwilling to let Starscream off so easily, plans to take advantage of the situation and suggests to Optimus Prime that they allow Starscream and Brawn to fight each other. Desperate to regain his honour, the now repaired Brawn agrees.

The two battle, unaware that Megatron has stationed Ravage nearby with orders to blast Starscream if he wins the battle. The battle goes against Brawn and it appears that he has been destroyed. Following his orders Ravage blows Starscream out of the sky, gaining his revenge on him. He then lets the other Decepticons believe that it was the Autobots who attacked him, motivating them to get behind Megatron and attack them.

Unknown to the Decepticons, Brawn was not destroyed, instead Mirage projected a hologram showing his death, while the real Brawn was taken to safety.

Back at the [[Decepticon Fortress]], Megatron is preparing to launch an all out attack on the Autobots.

==Errors==
* Red Alert is shown to be among the Autobots but is never seen again until he appears alongside [[Rodimus Prime]] and the other [[Transformers: The Movie|post-Movie]] characters.

==Items of note==
* Reprinted in the Transformers Special 1986 ([[Collected_Comics (Marvel)|Collected Comics]] #4).
* Originally printed in black and white, it was later colourised for the Collected Comics reprint.
* This story leads directly into [[Raiders of the Last Ark]].
* This was the first Transformers to be written by [[Simon Furman]]. He has gone on record to say that he does not think much of this early work and does not wish to see it reprinted which may explain the story’s absence from the recent [[Titan Books]] reprints.
* Like [[Man of Iron!]] and Raiders of the Last Ark, it is unclear where this story fits in the Marvel UK continuity. It was originally printed between [[The Last Stand]] and [[The New Order]] when the Autobots and Decepticons were deactivated after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave’s]] arrival. It is generally assumed to take place somewhere in US [[Prisoner of War!|Issue 3]] or [[Prisoner of War!|4]].

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