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2019-08-18T12:19:44Z

PZAD457:

Please stop uploading stock images willy-nilly. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 04:36, 1 June 2019 (EDT)
:And please use the preview button. [[User:Saix|Saix]] ([[User talk:Saix|talk]]) 04:42, 1 June 2019 (EDT)
DO NOT "update" pictures to replace user generated photos with stock photos. Several of the photos you replaced showed more aspects of the toy than the pics you uploaded. Also, DO NOT replace artwork with toy photos, that causes the filename to be inaccurate. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 09:40, 1 June 2019 (EDT)
:STOP uploading "replacement" files that do not match what the file is. You made '''SEVERAL''' filenames inaccurate. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 09:52, 1 June 2019 (EDT)
'''''Stop'''''. That's all. [[User:FigureGunplaFan|FigureGunplaFan]] ([[User talk:FigureGunplaFan|talk]]) 09:40, 1 June 2019 (EDT)
:Changing image sizes doesn't help anyone or anything. Seriously, knock it off. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 10:22, 1 June 2019 (EDT)

FUCK ALL OF U!!! These pictures are ripped from the boxart of various characters, do '''NOT''' remove them or I will report all of you to the admin! ([[User talk:KS7564|talk]])
:Go right ahead. The ONLY reason you haven't been blocked yet is that no admins are online at the moment. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 10:51, 1 June 2019 (EDT)

User:KS7564

2019-08-18T12:19:02Z

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Sorry about that.

Jetfire (Armada)

2019-08-08T13:56:44Z

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{{factions|autobot|{{factions/icons|custom=Energon Powerlinx Gold symbol.png|cLink=Powerlinx}}|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Jetfire}}
{{picsneeded|fictional appearances}}
:''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Jetfireut.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm as dry as a dead Dingo's donger!"]]
'''Jetfire''' is probably the best [[second-in-command]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could conceivably have. Jetfire is more than a yes-man; he's the crucial link between Prime's role-necessitated distance and his troops. Though professional and businesslike, Jetfire infuses his interactions with a down-to-earth friendliness. And where Optimus Prime is cautious, Jetfire is more prone to tempered bursts of gusto and bravado. While Optimus Prime is your leader who's your leader, Jetfire is your leader who's your friend. Because of this, Jetfire is very popular among the Autobots.

Most importantly, Jetfire is one of the only Autobots who will tell Optimus Prime to his face when he thinks he's wrong. It is this trait that makes Jetfire indispensable.

Jetfire has a long-lost brother [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]], and while the two are quite similar in many ways, Jetfire is ''far'' more willing and eager to jump into battle than Overcast.

He has a Decepticon alter-ego, '''Sky Shadow''', which he affects when doing undercover missions. He found the name in history archives which referred to a [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]] from the legendary [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Nobody's really sure how that works. Maybe it's that bloody [[Unicron Singularity]]'s doing.

{{bigquote|Let me tell you my personal motto: VICTORY IS MINE!|Jetfire|[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
When the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] investigated a distress signal against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders and fell into a trap set up by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Jetfire joined Optimus Prime in rushing to their rescue. The two combined and kicked Galvatron to the sky after a short battle. Shortly after, Jetfire reprimanded the Mini-Cons for not listening to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] upgraded Jetfire to be able to combine with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Susumu Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Min-seok Kim]] (South Korean), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German)}}

[[File:Prehistory-Jetfire in charge.jpg|thumb|What they didn't know was that the fireworks were for indoor use.]]
Before Optimus Prime and his squad left for [[Earth]] in response to the [[Mini-Con]] signal, he left Jetfire in command of the remaining Autobot forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Prehistory}}

Much later, Optimus Prime requested Jetfire's assistance as the battle for the Mini-Cons reached a dangerous point with the discovery of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber sword]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield. As Jetfire made his way to Earth, he was followed by the Megatron loyalist [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], who had similarly been requested by the Decepticon strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

[[File:Arm ep25 jetfire.jpg|upright=1.35|left|thumb|{{w|Bear Behaving Badly|Wackadoo!}}]]
Thrust's arrival quickly improved Decepticon battle strategy, sending the Autobot forces on Earth into disarray. Optimus Prime himself would have been defeated if not for the timely arrival of Jetfire, who quickly defeated the surprised Decepticon air power and forced the rest into retreat. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Jetfire was quickly installed as second in command, but as everybody who had never served with him discovered, he was a very different kind of 'bot compared to the reserved Optimus Prime. Where Optimus was cautious and analytical, Jetfire was brash and headstrong to the point of recklessness, jumping into the unknown without considering the consequences. As a result, in his first major battle with the Decepticons, Jetfire decided to take all of their air forces on his own, getting himself into serious trouble. Fortunately, Optimus Prime had recovered enough from his injuries to launch a counter-attack on the Decepticons and unleash his secret weapon—the ability to Powerlink with Jetfire, resulting in the powerful Jet Optimus. Together, they overpowered the Decepticons in short order. Afterwards, Jetfire promised that he would be more cautious in the future. {{storylink|Linkup}}

[[File:Linkup jet prime.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.35]]
During a rare moment of downtime, Jetfire had an arm wrestling competition against Smokescreen (beating his opponent several times in a row) before he decided to do his homework, and review footage of the Autobots' and Decepticons' battles on Earth. As he perused the Autobots' video files, Jetfire noticed that Sideways had sometimes acted against the Decepticons, despite having already defected to their side. He discussed this revelation with the children. They all came to the agreement that, despite the fact that it was unclear whether or not Sideways was a Decepticon, it was evident that the fiend couldn't be trusted. Later, the Autobots and Decepticons squared off on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} over a new mysterious [[Mini-Con storage panel]]. Optimus Prime and Jetfire once again combined into Jet Optimus to take the fight to the Decepticons. However, even Jet Optimus' power was tested by the arrival of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. The giant Decepticon's sheer strength and firepower forced Jet Optimus on the backfoot, and in their shared gestalt mind, both Optimus and Jetfire were at a loss as what to do. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Worse yet, Thrust's tactics proved effective as ever, and though Jet Optimus fled up into the sky, he found himself surrounded by enemy units. Megatron pursued the Autobots by combining with Tidal Wave, and used the Star Saber to forcibly separate Jetfire from Optimus, sending the Autobot leader plummeting. Jetfire was left unable to go after Optimus as Megatron then bombarded him with laser blasts. The Autobots only won thanks to the timely appearance of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] and their combination into the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], which wound up in Optimus's grasp. {{storylink|Desperate}}

[[File:Awakening Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35]]
The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Jetfire was among those willing to take a more proactive approach to dealing with the Decepticons, though Optimus was hesitant. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run away along with the kids. Though most of the Autobots went out looking for them, both Scavenger and Jetfire remained behind on monitor duty, as their vehicle modes stuck out too much in public. {{storylink|Runaway}}

[[File:The Requiem Blaster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, Jetfire objected to them not bringing along the Requiem Blaster. Soon the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, Starscream engaged the group, wielding the Star Saber. Jetfire combined with Optimus to fight him. Their duel ended abruptly when Starscream realized that his back-up wasn't coming. Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster and realized it was back at the Autobots' base, where Smokescreen was guarding it, alone. The Autobots warped back to base, Jet Optimus splitting back into his two component 'bots once there. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who nearly died valiantly trying to protect the Mini-Cons. Despite his sacrifice, Megatron took the Requiem Blaster and retreated. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration Jetfire.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
But Smokescreen clung onto life, if just barely. While Red Alert went about fixing him, a proximity alarm sounded across the Autobots' base. Hot Shot and Side Swipe, eager to avenge Smokescreen, headed out to take on both Starscream and Tidal Wave. Jetfire and Optimus went after them, and combined into Jet Optimus to rescue their subordinates. Even in their combined form, they were no match for Tidal Wave... until Starscream willingly handed them the Star Saber. Tidal Wave warped away, and Starscream was taken to the Autobots' base, where he informed them that he had defected from the Decepticons. Though Jetfire was hesitant to trust him, the Autobots ultimately decided to accept Starscream into their ranks. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon, in order to storm the Decepticon camp.{{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

[[File:Rescue Autobot Fire.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron’s throne room. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Jetfire helped round-up the Mini-Cons, now free of Megatron's influence thanks to [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], and queued them up so they could warp back to the Autobots' base. {{storylink|Rescue}}

[[File:Armada-Mars-Starscream and Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|[[Scott McNeil|Bad Doomageddeon!]]]]
Jetfire's flight capabilities made him and Starscream the only two viable candidates for a mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], where a new Mini-Con was detected. Jetfire gladly brought along both [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] Mini-Cons along for this mission, but was none too keen on being paired up with Starscream. Starscream took off ahead of him anyways, though Jetfire chose to remain on-task instead of tracking him down. When Jetfire eventually came upon him, Starscream was so wrapped up in self-pity that he refused to do as his Autobot superior ordered. Jetfire was forced to handcuff him and charge him with dereliction of duty. On the return trip to Earth, the pair discovered the object of their quest on an asteroid. They were attacked by Tidal Wave, hindering their first pass to snatch up the newly awakened [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. Starscream was able to talk Firebot into turning its weapons on the giant Decepticon, and then grabbed the Mini-Con and put him in Jetfire's storage compartment. It looked like the Autobots were home free, only for Megatron to appear in their path with the Requiem Blaster in hand. Brought into proximity for the first time, the blaster, the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber (wielded by Starscream) resonated with one another, causing a huge flare of energy that covered Jetfire and Starscream's escape. Back on Earth, Jetfire informed the kids that he hadn't been able to bring them back a souvenir. Fortunately for them, Starscream had picked up a bejewelled rock during the mission, and left it behind for Alexis to find after he stormed off. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Jetfire supervised the construction of a spaceship for the Autobots, playing the part of a drill sergeant, making sure all the others did their fair share of work. This led to him getting into an argument with Starscream, who insisted the Autobots should prioritize Megatron's destruction above all other matters. Starscream stormed off, and the rest of the Autobot continued with their labor.

[[File:Autobot Argument.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The ship was in the final stages of construction when Billy and Fred reported that they had seen Starscream "chase off" Thrust after the Decepticon had asked him to steal the Skyboom Shield. As it turns out, [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] were nowhere to be found just then. Accusations that Starscream had complied with Thrust's request were thrown around, but the conversation was cut short when the Decepticons attacked. Jetfire flew out to meet them, and after shooting down Cyclonus, he Powerlinxed with Optimus to take on Tidal Wave. Just as Smokescreen passed the Skyboom Shield to Jet Optimus (the Mini-Cons having been found during the battle), Starscream swooped down, grabbed it, and left with both the shield and the Star Saber in hand to rejoin the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

[[File:Crisis Battle.jpg|200px|left|thumb]]
Though Jetfire seemed in control of his emotions after Starscream's betrayal, he was as angry over it as all the other members of the Autobots team. He had Side Swipe try and hack into the Decepticons' warp gate, but they had taken additional precautions over such incursions after the Autobots' previous attack. Jetfire nonetheless continued to petition Optimus to go on the offensive against the Decepticons. Then, the Decepticons test-fired their newly built [[Hydra Cannon]] on a comet for all the world to see. Jetfire Optimus, Side Swipe, and Hot Shot were left staring in awe over the might of the Decepticons' super-weapon. {{storylink|Threaten}} Jetfire warped out into orbit to scout out the Decepticons' warship, but found himself unable to penetrate their [[Force field|electro-shield]]. After returning to base to meet with Optimus, the both of them warped back near the Decepticons' ship and combined. They then waited for the Hydra Cannon to drop its shield in preparation for its attack, and took advantage of this opening to begin a furious assault. The Decepticons emerged from the ship to ward Jet Optimus off, who split into his individual components to better deal with their numbers. Jetfire was tasked with distracting the Decepticons while Optimus attempted to retrieve the Mini-Con weapons. There were simply too many enemy units however, and Jetfire was pinned down and forced to watch as the Hydra Cannon opened fire on Earth. Optimus managed to use the power of the Matrix to intercept its destructive beam, though the intense release of energy utterly destroyed his body. While the Decepticons were distracted by the spectacle of [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus's demise]], Jetfire wrenched himself free of their grasp. He then flew about, desperate to find any sign that Optimus had somehow survived, but all he came upon was Sparkplug drifting in the space dust, clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} As the Autobots tried to cope with the loss of their leader, Jetfire scoped out the Moon, hoping to find anything left behind by the Decepticons. The enemy team had since departed for Cybertron, however. When he returned to Autobot headquarters, Jetfire was confronted by Hot Shot, who insisted the two of them chase after the Decepticons for revenge. Jetfire dismissed his request, agitating Hot Shot further. Hot Shot's emotional outbursts continued, provoking Scavenger to beat some sense into him through some aggressive therapy. Though Alexis pleaded with Jetfire to step in, Jetfire assured her that Scavenger knew what he was doing. Sure enough, Hot Shot was eventually made to confront the reality of the Autobots' situation, and stopped fighting his teammates. Believing it would be what Optimus would have wanted, Jetfire passed on leadership of the Autobots to Hot Shot. With their morale renewed, the team redoubled their efforts to complete the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Remorse}} Jetfire watched confusedly as the Mini-Cons protested Hot Shot's decision to leave the children behind while the Autobots pursued the Decepticons. Hot Shot eventually relented, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all boarded the newly completed ''Axalon'' and begun their journey to Cybertron. {{storylink|Depart}}

[[File:Remorse Autobots.jpg|200px|thumb]]
Shortly after their departure, the Autobots had to navigate the ''Axalon'' through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerged from this dangerous region, they came upon the Decepticons, who had turned their own ship around to crush their pursuers. In the battle that ensued, Jetfire dueled Thrust. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, blew Megatron back with the power of his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Jetfire stayed on the ''Axalon'' with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Autobot Tactics.jpg|200px|left|thumb]]
By the time the Autobots had repaired the ''Axalon'' and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. Upon approaching their home planet, the Mini-Cons began acting up, and Jetfire had to combine with Optimus to persuade them from drifting off into the void. The Autobots then warped down to Cybertron, where Jetfire and Optimus were fought against Galvatron (formerly Megatron), leading his elite soldiers on the warpath. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared in the sky. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Jetfire was sent planetside to scout out an area where the ''Axalon'' could safely land. Though it took fighting several Decepticon troopers, he eventually did so, and called Optimus and the rest of his team down from orbit. Optimus then ordered Jetfire and Side Swipe to head a full Autobot evacuation of Cybertron in preparation for Unicron's assault. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Jetfire was pulled away from his job to back up Hot Shot and Wheeljack who, along with Alexis, Rad, Carlos, and their Mini-Con companions, were tracking down Thrust. Though Jetfire got turned around for a while, he eventually came upon his quarry, and pulled them off of Cybertron's moon while its surface crumbled. Cybertron's satellite was then revealed to have concealed Unicron's slumbering form. The Chaos Bringer was now awakening. {{storylink|Portent}}

[[File:Jetfire Shake Hands.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. After heading out to meet Galvatron’s forces, Optimus combined with Jetfire and Overload to draw the Decepticon leader away from the battleground. Once they had achieved a significant distance from the rest of their forces, Jetfire separated from Optimus, and kept Tidal Wave occupied while both faction leaders were left to "negotiate." Though Galvatron eventually came around, it was only after Starscream died to convince him to do so. {{storylink|Cramp}} Jetfire attended the meeting during which the Autobots and Decepticons formed a temporary truce to combat the menace of Unicron, notably shaking hands with Tidal Wave. After their combined armada failed to deal any damage to Unicron, the Autobot/Decepticon alliance sent a scouting party to the Chaos Bringer's surface. They too failed to yield any immediate success, and had to be rescued by Jet Optimus and Galvatron. {{storylink|Alliance}} Some data was gathered during the scouting expedition, however, and once analyzed provided the Autobot/Decepticon alliance with a weakspot they could target: a small area on Unicron's neck. Jetfire and Tidal Wave helped their respective commanders infiltrate Unicron through his plasma cannon, then helped distract their gargantuan foe by attacking his vulnerable area. {{storylink|Union}} No matter how much damage they inflicted upon him, however, Unicron would regenerate his wounds. It dawned upon Jetfire that only a miracle could help them defeat Unicron at this point. {{storylink|Origin}}

[[File:Mortal Combat Hot Shot Jetfire.jpg|left|thumb|300px]]
Thankfully, a miracle wasn't needed; the team within Unicron managed to free the Mini-Con weapons that were powering him, and Unicron became inert. Hot Shot then decided to go on a solo mission to retrieve Optimus Prime from within the evil planet, but Jetfire knocked him out and went instead; he reasoned that if Unicron was still a threat, the united Cybertronian army needed Hot Shot to lead them. En route, he was joined by Cyclonus, and as Jetfire predicted, Unicron began to stir once more. Jetfire came upon the kids, their partner Mini-Cons, and the 'bots who made up the three Mini-Con weapons emerging onto Unicron's surface, and doubled back with them aboard himself. The Transformers then launched a final assault on Unicron, though it proved unnecessary; Galvatron sacrificed himself to Unicron, robbing the dark god of the hatred he needed to sustain himself. Unicron vanished from existence. Afterwards, Hot Shot, Jet Fire, and Perceptor accompanied the children back to Earth, and bid them a heartfelt goodbye before returning to Cybertron to rebuild their war-worn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
As the Decepticons unleashed the might of the [[Hydra Cannon]] towards the Earth, Jetfire and Side Swipe left their posts to watch on in horror as the blast approached, via the Autobot base's view screen. Thankfully, Optimus had already left to thwart the energies of the weapon with those of his Matrix. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]] (Japanese)|[[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
{{noteslonly}}
[[File:Cybertron City Autobots.jpg|thumb|200px]]
During the ten years since the defeat of [[Unicron]], Jetfire was upgraded into a new, more advanced body uploaded with the [[Spark of Combination]], which granted him the ability to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]] with other compatible robots. Jetfire was selected by Optimus Prime to accompany him and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] to investigate a mysterious attack on the [[energon]] mining colony there by a group of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|mysterious bestial transformers]]. Jetfire was less than pleased when the inexperienced and immature [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] wanted to tag along merely to satisfy his hero worship of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but decided to let the youngster come along after Optimus Prime left the decision to Jetfire. After surveying the damage on Mars, Jetfire quickly destroyed a large number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|avian drones]] attacking [[Ocean City]] on Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

[[File:Jetfire Blast Off.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Soon afterward, the mining colony on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] was attacked by the same mysterious energon-eating creatures, now identified as "Terrorcons." Tasked with conducting reconnaissance, Jetfire and Kicker fought their way through dozens of the bird drones, with the gifted human playing a crucial role in their successful mission. Though the Terrorcons were once more driven back, this time around a number of them managed to escape with a substantial amount of Energon. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

Jetfire was dispatched to Plains City in preparation for future Terrorcon attacks. The next strike happened at [[Desert City]], however, meaning Jetfire missed out on the action. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

[[File:Powerlink Ironhide.jpg|thumb|200px]]
After Ironhide acquitted himself with distinction during the mission on the Moon, Jetfire practiced powerlinking with the younger Autobot, who, unfortunately, could not time the sequence properly. The reason behind the attacks was (partially) revealed when the powerful [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], commander of the Terrorcons, attacked [[Plains City]]; Energon was supposedly being gathered to revive Megatron. Jetfire arrived with the Autobot reinforcements and finally successfully powerlinked with Ironhide, allowing the young Autobot the honor of being the controlling component of their combined form. The Terrorcons were once more made to retreat. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

[[File:Ironhide Jetfire Powerlink.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
After [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] joined the Terrorcons, Jetfire became vocal about his distrust of Demolishor, fearing he might follow suit. When he expressed his concerns to Optimus, the Autobot leader dismissed Jetfire's fears, stating he was confident Demolishor would remain a steadfast ally. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} Though the Terrorcon attacks continued, the Autobot grew more competent at defending their outposts. When a flock of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones attacked [[Lunar City]], Jetfire led them into the station's newly-built automated defenses systems, and the Terrorcons were all blown to bits. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

The balance of power shifted when Megatron was resurrected, and took command of the Terrorcons. With their old foe returned, Jetfire brought back up the topic of Demolishor's loyalty to Optimus, only to be dismissed once more. Jetfire confided in Kicker that he envied the Omnicons, as they were certain of their place in a tumultuous world, filled with shifting loyalties. Then, Ocean City's alarm sounded, warning that an enemy space-bridge had materialized nearby. Jetfire was sent to investigate, but saw no one exiting the portal... He did bump into someone though: the newly revived and ghostly Starscream. Jetfire called Kicker to inform him of his encounter, only for Megatron to launch his own, unrelated assault on Ocean City. Jetfire and Ironhide combined to fight off Demolishor, who had joined back up with Megatron, as Jetfire had previously predicted. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

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After Optimus informed his troops that Ocean City's security had been breached by a ghostly intruder, Jetfire suggested Optimus be accompanied by a body-guard at all times to prevent an assassination attempt. Optimus refused Jetifre's suggestion, forcing the Autobots to guard him anyways, though covertly. Optimus caught on quickly, and warped off to the Moon to confront his attacker alone. While Optimus dealt with his would-be assassin, a revived Starscream, Jetfire and the other Autobots wound up having troubles of their own defending Lunar City from Megatron. Though the Terrorcons were driven back, the newly-rebuilt lunar outpost was once more reduced to ruins. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Jetfire's next mission took him to Asteroid City, where he and his team encountered the Decepticons' ship. The vessel's eerie similarity to Unicron put the Autobots on edge, and Jetfire was pinned down by Scorponok in the ensuing skirmish. Though skewered by the Terrorcon's tail-blade, Jetfire recovered quickly after Hot Shot, Optimus, Inferno and Ironhide forced Scorponok back. Megatron and his minions then covered their escape by detonating an energon-riddled asteroid. Jetfire later attended a meeting where Dr. Jones put forth his proposal to build Energon Towers to better defend their mining outposts. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Before the first Energon tower could be fully built in Ocean City, Megatron and his troops attacked the facility. Jetfire was kept busy for most of the fight by Cyclonus, though once he was taken out, Jetfire changed his focus towards Scorponok. Scorponok was substantially more powerful than Cyclonus unfortunately, and easily batted Jetfire aside as he pushed his way towards the center of the city complex. Thankfully, the Energon Tower was completed and activated just in time to force the Terrorcons away. {{storylink|Energon Tower}}

[[File:E12 Jetfire Lasers.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Jetfire was called in to [[Jungle City]] to scope out a Terrorcon attack Kicker had reported. After confirming the presence of radar-invisible Terrorcons, he regrouped with the other Autobots, and was paired up with Hot Shot to overlook Jungle City’s aerial defense. Jetfire failed to protect the local Energon Tower from being destroyed, and the Autobots were forced to abandon Jungle City, detonating it to prevent its Energon stockpiles to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

[[File:Jetfire Energon.jpg|thumb|200px]]

Jetfire received word that Optimus was under attack in the ruins of Lunar City. He, Hot Shot and Inferno warped up to help him fend off the Decepticons. They were trapped in a precarious position when Scorponok unleashed the firepower of the Decepticon Mobile Fortress on their group, only to be rescued by several Omnicon survivors of Lunar City. After the Omnicons raised a hidden base from under the Lunar surface, Jetfire helped protect an Energon Tower while it warped in and was activated. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}}

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Kicker and Misha had Jetfire give them a lift to Desert City in order to investigate a lack of Energon output from that location’s Energon Tower. After dropping them off, Jetfire traveled to Earth orbit, where he and a handful of Autobots formed a first line of defense against a meteor strike engineered by Megatron. They were briefly joined by Rodimus and his crew members, who aided Optimus's team by destroying one of the three artificial meteors. The other two constructs continued their encroachment upon the Earth, until the [[energon grid]] was successfully activated, forming a protective barrier around the planet. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}} Jetfire was glad that with the energon grid now online, the Autobots could let down their guard every once in a while. Optimus told his troops that he rather they stay vigilant, despite the added protection of the energon grid. Jetfire then attended a meeting where Optimus made clear his plan to go on the offensive, and travel into space to stop Unicron from being revived by their enemies. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}}

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Jetfire attended the launch of the ''[[Miranda II]]'' Autobot-human spacecraft. He joined the crew and was part of a space battle in the [[Asteroid belt]] to defend the [[Energon Ring]] before their journey could begin. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} The ''Miranda II'''s first stop took its crew through a whiteout on an uncharted planet, where it became temporarily stuck between two glaciers. Jetfire was sent out with Kicker and Ironhide to scout the area for Energon, while Inferno and Optimus tried to free their ship. As the Omnicons began uncovering the sought-after substance in a cavern, Jetfire tried to keep the rest of his team calm; they were all on-edge, thinking the Decepticons could turn up at any moment. As Jetfire told them that the odds of the Decepticons coming upon them was infinitesimally small, Demolishor and Snowcat shot him in the back. Jetfire was left unable to fly, and had to powerlinx with Ironhide in order to achieve lift-off. Once they had escaped out into open, Jetfire's team ran afoul of [[Cruellock|a new type of Terrorcons]]. Though Jetfire wound up being in need of repair, he and the rest of the Autobots safely made it aboard the ''Miranda II'' and escaped the planet. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

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The ''Miranda II'' crossed paths with Rodimus, who boarded the ship to discuss Unicron. Optimus, Jetfire, Rodimus, and Prowl talked privately on the matter. During their conversation, Rodimus revealed that Unicron was merely a tool, that could be used for good or evil. Optimus was nonetheless unwilling to allow the planet to reawaken, and his crew parted ways with Rodimus's. Ironhide decided to stow away on Rodimus's ship though, and when Hot Shot brought this to the rest of the crew's attention, Jetfire had a good chuckle over Ironhide's youthful exuberance. The Autobots then made their way to Unicron's body, and drove off the Decepticons' first line of defense. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} After getting Megatron's attention, the ''Miranda II'' retreated back towards the Autobots' warp gate, luring the Decepticons into following them. Jetfire helped defend the ship until they emerged from warp near Cybertron. There, the Autobots used the planet's energon grid to inflict massive damage on Unicron's body, forcing Megatron to warp his troops away, and signaling an initial victory in the Autobots' quest to bring an end to Unicron. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

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Later, Jetfire was contacted by Kicker, who had met with Alpha Q in his absence and made an ally out of him. Jetfire informed Optimus that Kicker, Ironhide, Misha, and Alpha Q were heading towards Cybertron aboard Unicron’s head. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} During the peace talks between Optimus, Rodimus, and Alpha Q, Jetfire traveled to Cybertron to overlook the ship graveyard left behind by the Decepticons who failed to escape past Cybertron's energon grid. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} The energon grid had been left damaged during the escape of the Decepticon war-criminal [[Shockblast]] however, and Megatron's forces took advantage of the Autobots' weakened defenses to launch an attack. During the conflict, Jetfire tried to rescue Wing Dagger from Shockblast, but due to interference from Tidal Wave, was unable to prevent him from being crushed by a falling Energon Tower. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} To make matters worse, enough Energon Towers had been damaged in the attack to severely cripple Cybertron's defenses. The Decepticons returned with Mirage, a rebuilt Tidal Wave, who used his enhanced speed and agility to outmaneuver Jetfire. The Terrorcons managed to breach Primus's chamber, and from within it, stole enough energon for Unicron to transform and threaten Cybertron with imminent destruction. Jetfire joined Optimus in a retaliatory strike where the Autobots managed to penetrate Unicron's outer defenses. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} Jetfire dropped off Ironhide on Unicron's surface so the young 'bot could join with Optimus's party. Meanwhile, he continued to run interference outside Unicron against Megatron's Divebomb drones. {{storylink|Open Fire!}}

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The fighting that followed within Unicron led to a ''clash of positively and negatively-charged energon, which ultimately tore open a rift in space.'' Jetfire found Inferno clinging onto the Chaos-Bringer's hull for dear life, and rescued him before Unicron was pulled into the rift. Jetfire then met up with Optimus Prime and the others, and followed them through the spatial tear to chase down Megatron and Alpha Q. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

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On the other side of the rift, the Autobots found a newly created solar system; Alpha Q had succeeded in restoring the planets devoured by Unicron, and had placed Unicron's head in its center as an energon sun. The Decepticons immediately begun to target these worlds, and on [[Iron Planet]] the Autobots came to blows with Shockblast. Though Jetfire was eager to capture the Decepticon himself, Optimus had him stand back so Wing Saber could do it, and acquire some peace of mind. Afterwards, Scorponok resurfaced, brainwashed and completely loyal to Megatron. Jetfire had to rescue a confused Ironhide from being skewered by their former ally, and together they helped fend off the Terrorcons under his command. {{storylink|Protection}} Jetfire then took the ''Miranda II'' to [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]]. After having set down the ship on the pristine world, he received an alarm from Inferno, who had been left behind on Iron Planet to guard Shockblast. Jetfire linked up with Ironhide to come to Inferno's aid, though the Autobots arrived too late to prevent Megatron from infusing Inferno with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

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The Autobots began looking for Unicron's whereabouts in the void of space, only to be called back to Jungle Planet when the Decepticons found the Autobots' temporary base of operations there. The Autobots were kept from going down to the planet's surface by the Decepticons until the arrival of [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] tipped the odds in their favor. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Jetfire overlooked the Omnicons clearing a site to set down an energon tower on Jungle Planet until the Autobots got word from Bulkhead's team, now in space, that they were under attack. Jetfire used his shuttle mode to fly out and assist them. He linked up with Downshift to fend off the Decepticons until the energon tower could be activated. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

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Jetfire teamed up with Bulkhead to protect an energon tower as it was being warped in to [[Ocean Planet]]. Unfortunately, Mirage managed to slip past them, and sent the structure toppling over. With only one tower to spare, Inferno volunteered to act as a decoy, pretending that the Decepticon programming Megatron had previously forced into him had taken effect. Jetfire, Ironhide, and Kicker were sent to keep an eye on him as he reeled in their enemies. But the programming was more powerful than anticipated, and Inferno's began to lose control. He managed to shake off the Decepticon influence in time to save Jetfire from getting impaled by Starscream. Jetfire managed to return the favor (if barely) by retrieving Inferno's spark after his body was destroyed by the heat of the energon sun, which Starscream had sent him towards. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} ''Jetfire then brought the spark back to Cybertron, where Primus would be able to restore Inferno. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

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Jetfire saw Hot Shot and Ironhide off through a space bridge, and wondered to himself where they were off to. His curiosity getting the better of him, he suggested he and Kicker follow the pair for a little "R&R." But by the time they made it to their destination, the duo found themselves on [[Circuit Planet|a planet]] entirely covered in roads, where the first [[Autobot Grand Prix]] had already started! Kicker jumped down to join Ironhide on the road, while Bulkhead approached Jetfire with a proposition: to make the race a little more interesting... mostly by shooting at the road! Jetfire only used blanks though, to keep things safe. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

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After Wing Saber located Unicron's body, Jetfire and the Autobots staged an assault on the Planet-Eater, but were unable to keep Megatron from making Unicron fully operational again. Finding themselves surrounded by the enemy, the Autobots were rescued by the timely arrival of first [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], and then Roadblock (Inferno reborn) with fleet of energon towers in tow. The towers were sent down to impale Unicron, but had no effect on the now-mobile titan. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Likewise, the energon grid protecting Alpha Q's planetary system failed to halt Unicron's advance towards the [[Energon Orb]] at its center. Jetfire tried to help coordinating the Autobots' offensive as Unicron reached for its head, to no avail. He was forced to call for a retreat as Unicron became whole once more. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

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Jetfire, Bulkhead, and Wing Saber kept the lesser Decepticons busy outside of Unicron while the other Autobots sought to reach Megatron's throne room and disconnect him from the Planet-Eater, while the later was still dormant. The fliers later reconvened with the ''Miranda II'', where Misha gave them an update on Optimus Prime and Kicker's teams, then fighting a Unicron-empowered Shockblast and retrieving Alpha Q's body respectively. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Jetfire rejoined Optimus Supreme in Blizzard Planet's orbit to inform his leader that Unicron was back online (despite Optimus having witnessed first-hand the giant punching down onto Blizzard Planet's surface). He then joined in an effort to stop Unicron from obliterating Blizzard Planet, fully aware of the insanity of the situation. The Autobots failed to save the planet, were all left badly damaged by the encounter, and had to be brought to the Autobots' infirmary.

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After being repaired and against orders, Jetfire joined Optimus in fighting Unicron before he could reach another world. He fared little better this time around and Circuit planet was the next sphere to fall. Then, the power of Primus reached the Autobots, repairing Jetfire and reformatting his body, while growing Optimus Supreme to gargantuan proportions so he could fight Unicorn on an even playing field. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Jetfire and the others maintained strafing assaults against Unicron as Optimus Supreme grappled with him directly and Kicker assembled the energon towers for a powerful strike. With the towers, the power of Primus, and the teamwork of the Optimus Supreme combination, Unicron's body was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Jetfire and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Rodimus gathered the crew of the ''Miranda II'' to return to Cybertron. He ordered Roadblock and Jetfire to remain behind on Ocean Planet and watch over Alpha Q's worlds in their absence. When he learned that Optimus had abandoned the sick bay, he tracked him down beyond a warp gate. Though Optimus had yet to fully recover, he insisted he travel to Cybertron, having sensed his home-world was in danger. Jetfire was unable to dissuade him, and both Autobots went pressed onward through the space bridge. {{storylink|Ambition}} The Autobots arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere. Optimus collapsed under its effect, but Jetfire retrieved his leader before his lifeforce could be extinguished. The Decepticons then proceeded to unleash the gas all over Cybertron, forcing the Autobots to retreat off-planet. {{storylink|Wishes}}

The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Jetfire fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} As Optimus led a team through the opening in the energon gas created by Kicker's infiltrators, Jetfire remained in space under Rodimus's command as part of a backup team. {{storylink|Break Through}}

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At some point, in the Autobot combat training simulation, Jetfire and Ironhide teamed up for the tournament. They defeated Scorponok in an extended battle, but fell before some cheap tricks when [[Six Shot]] manipulated the digital environment against them. {{storylink|Distribution}}

As Cybertron began moving through space towards the warpgate for Alpha Q's worlds, Rodimus and his crew attempted to gather enough space debris to slow it down. Jetfire complained that this was an exercise in futility, as their makeshift barrier stood no chance of halting an entire planet's progress. Rodimus admitted that they had little chance of succeeding, but explained that he hoped to at least distract Galvatron somewhat, to give Optimus and his soldiers on the planet a better fighting chance. But Six Shot had modified an energon tower into a planetary laser, which blasted cleanly through their defenses before Cybertron even neared the barrier. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After Cybertron was forced through a spacebridge, Jefire was injured, and Rodimus sent him back to Ocean Planet for repairs with Landmine. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Before he was fully recovered, Jetfire took off from his sickbed to help the Autobots in stopping Cybertron from slamming into Plains Planet; Six Shot had engineered a crude planetary propulsion system for the world. As he neared his destination, he crossed paths with Ironhide, and the pair combined. With additional help from the rest of the Autobot team, they destroyed the energon towers that were being used to accelerate the planet towards its destination. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Jetfire returned to Primus's chamber. From there, he learned that Sally had managed to infiltrate the Decepticons' base by herself, and that Galvatron was once more headed for the super energon pool. While another group of Autobots left to deal with the Galvatron situation, Jetfire headed off with Doctor Jones to retrieve Sally. Thanks in large to Sally mucking about the Decepticons' control room, the Autobots were able to take control of their enemies' headquarters and Cybertron's warp gate system. Jetfire then volunteered to bring Sally and her mother back to Ocean City. With the humans out of harm's way, Jetfire regrouped with Optimus and Omega Supreme. The Autobots warped back to Cybertron, unaware that on the other side of the space bridge was Galvatron, grown to enormous proportions by the power of super energon. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Upon seeing his old foe so transformed, Optimus instructed Jetfire to take a group of Omnicons and see to Primus's revival. Jetfire traveled to the pool of super energon just as a team headed by Kicker managed to take control of the location. Jetfire put the Omnicons to work at processing the fuel into super energon stars. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Jetfire then left Cybertron with Kicker to rejoin the front lines, which had since moved to Alpha Q's dying planetary system. The fight between Galvatron and Optimus had moved beyond the point where Jetfire could contribute anything of use though; both combatants had channeled the power of Unicron to grow themselves to tremendous heights, and grappled as titans on Jungle Planet. From within Jetfire's cockpit, Kicker detected another source of Unicron's essence out in the void of space, and had the shuttle take him towards it. As they neared Unicron's disembodied spark, Kicker asked that Jetfire allow him to continue forth on his own, feeling it was his destiny to confront the evil by himself. Though Jetfire thought the idea was hooey, he still followed Kicker's request, and doubled back to return to Optimus's side. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

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By the time Jetfire reached his (now normal-sized) leader, Optimus had become unresponsive due to the injuries he had suffered in his latest duel against Galvatron. As their Combination Sparks ignited, the Autobots realized that Prime needed the Combination Sparks of all his fellow Autobots to face the final conflict. Rodimus led the Autobots in stepping forward to give up their individuality for the greater good of the team. Jetfire's body was converted into pure energy as he became one with his spark, so that it could in turn become one with all the other Combination Sparks, revitalizing Optimus. Filled with the strength of all his men, Optimus united with Omega Supreme in the ultimate Powerlinx, grappling with Galvatron until the Decepticon leader shrugged off Unicron's influence and plunged into the sun. Jetfire and the other Autobots then separated, and were restored to their individual forms. {{storylink|The Sun}}

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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Hideo Ishikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jari Salo]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
[[File:CybJetfire01.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm a registered bookbinder from Brisbane!]]

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After the second defeat of Unicron, Jetfire resettled on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] for an indeterminate period of time. He adopted a [[Accent|local accent]], one that sounded vaguely like Earth-Australian to certain [[human]]s. Jetfire also appeared to have mellowed in the past 20 years; he was considerably more cautious compared to his reckless youth, and adhered much more closely to orders and protocol. He returned to Cybertron, his homeworld once again facing a monumental crisis, perhaps the worst in its history: Unicron's demise had created a black hole that was slowly encroaching upon the planet.
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Optimus Prime ordered Jetfire to visit Earth and provide the Autobots with scans of local vehicles. This was done so that should their primary plan of destroying the [[Unicron Singularity]] fail, the population of Cybertron could assume disguises and relocate to the human homeworld, whose inhabitants were still largely unaware of the existence of Transformers. The planetary exodus was put underway when the elder Cybertronian [[Vector Prime]] introduced himself. This new arrival ensured the Autobots that he had the means to nullify the black hole: the Autobots only had to collect the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to unleash the power of Primus upon it. Unfortunately, the map was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Optimus's elite team, including Jetfire, then set off to Earth themselves. En route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map from Megatron, with Optimus insisting that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany him on this dangerous task. Jetfire's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Jetfire then rendezvoused with Optimus on Earth, where he met their newest human allies: [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}
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Jetfire aided in the construction of the Autobots' base on Earth, only for Megatron and Starscream to approach the planet part-way through the base's construction. Jetfire launched from the base (thanks to a catapult system proposed by Bud) and helped Hot Shot, Optimus, and Vector Prime in holding the Decepticons out of sensor range. Meanwhile, the rest of the team completed the base's stealth coating. Jetfire's weapons proved largely ineffective against Megatron, but Vector Prime was able to drive off both the Decepticon leader and his lackey by summoning the power of a Cyber Key. Afterwards, having deemed that Jetfire had proved himself in combat, Vector Prime granted him the ability to also summon Cyber Planet Keys to boost his power. {{storylink|Haven}}
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The children were tasked with acclimating the Autobot refugees to Earth, but wound up drawing unnecessary attention to their charges. Jetfire had a stern talk with them, but was unable to make much progress in teaching them to be more careful. He then joined his teammates to watch Red Alert's latest attempt at nullifying the black hole threatening Cybertron via tele-conference. This too ended in failure, prompting Vector Prime to reiterate that the Cyber Planet Keys were truly the only solution to Cybertron's impending doom. The Autobots agreed to making the keys their priority.

Later, Scattorshot alerted Jetfire that an airforce patrol was being attacked by Thundercracker. Jetfire confronted the Decepticon, and though he took a number of hits in the ensuing scuffle, he wound up coming out on top after activating his Cyber Key power for the first time. Though Starscream and Megatron joined in, they too were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. Afterwards, Jetfire awarded the children another chance to help hide the refugees in plain sight, and was glad to see they had grown more sensible in their efforts to do so. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Once the Autobots' secret presence on Earth had been secured, they begun scouring the globe for the [[Omega Lock]], the focusing device for the Cyber Planet Keys' power. Jetfire teamed up with Lori in his search, but it was Bud and [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] who uncovered the Autobots' first lead: an iteration of the "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" depicting the Omega Lock was located in a museum in [[Mexico]]. Unbeknownst to the Autobots, Thundercracker and Starscream had been tracking their every move, and attacked them once they had assembled outside the building. Jetfire was provoked into another aerial bout with Thundercracker while Vector Prime set about investigating the artifacts within the museum. Though the lead turned out to be a false start, Vector Prime was able to decipher the coordinates of [[Velocitron]], resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, from the imitation Omega Lock within the museum. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

While Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent off to look for the first Key, the rest of the team continued their search for the Omega Lock on Earth. To his frustration, Jetfire found himself unable to contact Scattorshot after returning from an outing. Coby and Lori voiced their concerns that Bud was similarly missing. Jetfire was then called out to assist in a battle against the Decepticons, only to learn what had happened to the missing duo partway to his destination: Bud and Scattorshot had managed to get themselves stranded in Earth's orbit, with a protective force-field containing only a limited amount of oxygen. Changing course to rescue the unlucky pair, Jetfire's efforts were foiled by a man-made satellite crashing into him. Though he chased after Bud and Scattorshot as they begun plummeting down into the atmosphere, Jetfire wasn't fast enough to catch up. Thankfully, Jolt and Coby met them on their way down, and using the Mini-Con's limited teleporting capabilities, they were able to bring Bud and Scattorshot back to safety. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

Jetfire began to worry that pairing up Hot Shot and Red Alert might not have been the best idea, and petitioned Optimus to swap him out with one of them on the away mission. Optimus refused, confident that despite their clashing personalities, Hot Shot and Red Alert would be successful in acquiring the Velocitronian Planet Key. Optimus then put in motion a plan to end the Decepticon's continued attempts at discovering their base's location. The Autobots built a decoy base, then allowed Jetfire to be followed back to it after their next outing. While Thundercracker blew the fake base to smithereens, Jetfire and the others watched the whole debacle unfold from the safety of their real base. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After the kids returned from a day out at the movies, Lori and Bud told of how Coby had been rattled by a horror flick. The Autobots had a hearty laugh at his expense. Later that evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Atlantis Pattern. They investigated, finding the signal to be another Decepticon trap. Jetfire was eager to tackle Starscream himself for once, but Optimus ordered him to stand down, and took on the more powerful Decepticon himself. The Decepticons withdrew when they learned that humans were inbound to their location, and the Autobots rolled out to avoid another encounter with humans themselves. {{storylink|Speed}}

When a tremor struck [[Rockville]], Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot to aid them in analyzing data on the area. Jetfire's calculations warned the Autobots that they had a mere five minutes before the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] collapsed into an underground reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a solution to the impending disaster, and with a controlled collapse of the mountain, the Autobots prevented any further harm from coming to Rockville. {{storylink|Collapse}}

A later lead pointed the Autobots towards the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as the location of Atlantis's remains. Jetfire and Optimus flew out to join Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons, and the children in excavating the site. After they used Jetfire's powerful engines to blow away the sand covering the ruins, the Autobots seemed to have finally found the Omega Lock... only for the Decepticons to show up. Megatron destroyed the Mini-Cons in his grab for the artifact, forcing Vector Prime to use his temporal powers to turn back the clock and rescue them. Despite Vector Prime's alteration of the timeline, the Decepticons managed to snag the Omega Lock. As the villains escaped, the Lock was destroyed by a stray shot, revealing it to be yet another fake. Although he had been handed another defeat, Jetfire was left in giddy excitement over having seen Vector Prime's ability put into use. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

After setting up a network of civilian Autobots to help in their search, the Autobots received word that [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] was under attack from Thundercracker. Jetfire was dispatched to come to her aid, rescuing her just as Thundercracker was about to deal a finishing blow. The Autobot civilian then led the team to a stone with the Atlantis pattern inscribed on it. Though it wasn't the Omega Lock itself, the inscription did detail the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Jetfire hoped to be sent to this new world, but wasn't selected for the mission. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} When another Autobot civilian reported having found the seal of Atlantis within the Bermuda Triangle, Jetfire was hesitant to get his hopes up, rationalizing it was likely another facsimile of the pattern. This time, however, it turned out to be the genuine article! The Autobots battled the Decepticons in the ocean depths while Vector Prime and the kids investigated the ruins. Unfortunately, Jetfire found that his lasers were useless underwater, and was promptly beaten down by the enemy. In order to keep ''Atlantis'' out of Decepticon hands, Vector Prime activated it and warped it away, revealing the truth: the lost city was in reality an ancient Cybertronian ship! {{storylink|Deep}}

Vector Prime used the ''Atlantis'''s warp drive to keep the vessel out of the Decepticons' hands, leaving the Autobots to look high and low around the globe for it. Optimus eventually realized that Vector Prime had taken the ship to the dark of the moon, though by the time the Autobots found it, the ''Atlantis'' was already being blitzed by Megatron and his goons. A [[Sideways (Armada)|mysterious newcomer]] then arrived and helped Jetfire in taking down Thundercracker... only for this enigmatic figure to turn on him and then dash off. Eventually, the Autobots succeeded in rescuing their friends and retrieving the Omega Lock, though the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed in the process. When Vector Prime touched the artifact, the Omega Lock opened a space-bridge, through which Optimus, Vector Prime, and Landmine left, leaving Jetfire and the others to bring the children back to Earth. {{storylink|Ship}}

Getting in contact with the team on the Speed Planet, Jetfire and the kids learned that Hot Shot was in critical condition after being attacked by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], a couple of thugs working for Megatron. They watched over the base's monitor as Red Alert fixed up their wounded comrade, and the rest of the team brought him out of his emotional funk, which Hot Shot had fallen into believing he had failed in his mission. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Jetfire next watched as the Autobots competed in the first and second heat of Velocitron's Planet Cup race. {{storylink|Race}} {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} He eventually noticed that neither Coby nor any of the Mini-Cons were around, and searched high and low for them, eventually discovering that they had left planet Earth altogether! Receiving word that they had gone to Speed Planet, Jetfire ordered them to return to Earth. Hot Shot suggested that they instead be allowed to stay and help him in the last leg of the Planet Cup, a request that Optimus approved. {{storylink|Sand}}

[[File:Cyb_ep18_woohoo.jpg|upright=1.9|thumb|Erm... should I be jumping too?]]
Jetfire joined the Autobots on Speed Planet just in time to hear Coby give an inspirational speech on not giving up in the face of adversity. After finding out that Hot Shot would need his circuits to be re-adjusted constantly throughout the race due to damage he'd previously sustained, Jetfire suggested that Jolt ride along in Hot Shot to stave off a complete breakdown. But Jolt wasn't up to the task: he was simply too bulky to fit inside Hot Shot's cockpit. Coby volunteered instead, and though Jetfire was hesitant to allow the boy to further put himself in harm's way, he was talked into once more allowing it. Hot Shot successfully won the planet cup with Coby's help, only for Megatron to appear immediately afterwards to steal the trophy. Jetfire helped the Autobots in beating back the Decepticons, and then returned to Earth to insert the first Planet Key into the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} The Lock's activation sent out energy waves, pointing the Autobots towards coordinates near the Earth's north pole. With strange atmospheric phenomenon forming in the same area, the Autobots headed out to investigate. Jetfire was forced to do so on foot due to a snowstorm, making the whole process slow-going. The search party failed to discover anything of interest until Scattorshot came upon Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] attempting to bully Bud, Lori, Coby and [[Lucy Suzuki]] into telling them what they were looking for. Jetfire spotted a distress signal sent out by the kids, prompting him and the rest of the team to converge, driving away the Decepticons. Afterwards, the Autobots decided to abandon the investigation and head back to base. {{storylink|Ice}}

Upon their return to base, Bud and Lori tried to convince Jetfire to let them travel to the Jungle Planet, arguing that they should get a turn at planet-hopping. Jetfire denied their request outright, stating that Jungle Planet was simply too hostile an environment for the humans. However,
the kids managed to get their way, and accompanied the Autobots to Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Honor}}

During the time that Optimus Prime prepared to battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], Jetfire pointed out that the situation was dangerous, in an attempt to prevent Cybertron and Jungle Planet from possible war. When the kids requested that Lori join Optimus and Override as an ambassador of Earth,Jetfire was exasperated by the prospect, and argued that she would likely not be of help in reasoning with Scourge. Lori argued that the kids had helped the Autobots on several fronts, that they were a team and should work together. Jetfire initially agreed with the point, then quickly snapped back to protesting. Override then supported Lori's argument—as with Hot Shot and Vector Prime—and Jetfire was forced to comply with Prime's final decision, though was clearly feeling that his nerves were being broken down as the kids repeatedly endangered themselves. Jetfire stayed behind while Optimus and the others went to face Scourge, and thus the retrieval of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} When Optimus Prime had been almost beaten by Megatron, the Jungle Cyber Planet Key activated and created a space bridge, allowing Jetfire and other Autobots to come to Optimus's aid. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Jetfire gave [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] a tour of the Autobot HQ on Earth, though not without interference from the kids. Jetfire was also present for the insertion of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key into the Omega lock, and was part of the vision of Primus's consciousness that all those present experienced. When the alert for the north pole went off, Jetfire went with Optimus, Leobreaker, and Overhaul to investigate. He kept aerial lookout while the others ventured into the giant hole they found, and was therefore able to alert the others when Starscream released ancient Decepticons from the pods they were hibernating in. Though he made an attempt to prevent Starscream's escape, he was forced instead to go to the aid of the Autobots trapped in the ice below. {{storylink|Trap}} Jetfire tried to break his friends out, even considering using his Cyber Key, until Red Alert and the other Autobots arrived and stopped him, pointing out that he'd collapse the entire tunnel on top of them. When the team managed to nearly break though, Jetfire transformed, and melted it with his jets. Reunited, they headed off to confront Starscream. When Starscream ordered his ancient Decepticons to attack, Jetfire battles the airborne ones. When Optimus was wounded protecting [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] from Starscream, Jetfire opened fire, and carried Optimus and the others on top of him. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}
[[File:Cyb_ep25_starscream_ransom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|Oh man I think I'm gonna--HRRRBLAGGG]]

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After the black hole had been sealed, the Autobots worked on moving the Jungle Planet back to it's rightful position with four boosters. However [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] threw the Planet's trajectory to Cybertron by damaging a booster. Optimus ordered the Autobots to deal with the booster problem, leaving him to handle Galvatron, despite Jetfire's protests. All the Autobots, and even the Decepticons, managed to right the booster, with the Jungle Planet returning to it's rightful position, and Jetfire bid farewell to them. Jetfire and the Autobots then went to help Prime against Galvatron. However Galvatron brought them to their knees with purple lightning. Jetfire witnessed Optimus finally defeat Galvatron, and fell to his knees, so Jetfire led the Autobots to aid Optimus. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

After the final battle with Galvatron, peace spread across the galaxy. As part of a new initiative, Optimus Prime left aboard the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' to chart new territory, leaving Jetfire in charge of planet Cybertron. {{storylink|Beginning}}

Free boonie hats for all!

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the conclusion of the Unicron Singularity crisis, Optimus Prime and several of his crew, including Jetfire, met another [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades who had been protecting Cybertron from other threats during the Singularity crisis. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Jetfire was left in command of the Autobot troops on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after Optimus Prime left to protect the [[Mini-Con]]s on Earth. He was unhappy with Prime for this, feeling that he had abandoned the Autobots on Cybertron for his affairs on Earth. When Prime returned to Cybertron to request reinforcements and supplies, Jetfire denied him the former, as he was losing the war and needed every man he could get. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:Jetfire breaks in.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|LET'S WHACK SOME BUSH--wait, I can't do that stereotype yet? Slag.]]
Some time later, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] contacted Jetfire and informed him that Optimus Prime had mysteriously vanished. While Jetfire had no clue as to what was going on either, he agreed to do like the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] keep an eye out for suspicious [[space bridge]] activity. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Soon enough, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] reported that multiple space bridges were repeatedly opening and closing at the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]]. Jetfire decided to investigate, and took a team of Autobots with him to infiltrate the enemy base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Upon arrival, they found that all the Decepticons in the base had been murdered, and that the space bridge nexus was automatically opening and closing space bridges in an apparent attempt to damage the dimensional wall. Suitably creeped out, Jetfire ordered his troops to take control of the nexus, but was suddenly ambushed by a [[Bludgeon (G1)|skeletal samurai]]. After getting his team to blind the enemy, Jetfire blasted it with all the firepower at his disposal, but only managed to damage its [[Pretender|outer shell]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

The team eventually made their way to the space bridge nexus, and tried to shut it down. Jetfire thought he caught a glimpse of the lost Optimus Prime in one of the space bridges, but shrugged it off. When all attempts to disable the nexus failed, Jetfire ordered his troops to evacuate while he stayed behind to manually blow up the entire building. Three more powerful enemies arrived through a space bridge, but at the last second, Jetfire caught another glimpse of Optimus Prime in a portal, and dove through it right after activating the explosives. While he successfully reached his lost commander, the two were now stuck on an alternate-reality Cybertron in the process of being devoured by [[Unicron]]. Thankfully, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] reached this reality as well, and used the power of [[Powerlinx]]ing and the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] to boost the strength of both Jetfire and Prime. The two Autobots combined and damaged Unicron with a powerful energy blast, then returned to their home universe to prepare for the planet eater's arrival. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Jetfire organized Cybertron's planetary defenses, and when Unicron arrived, he combined with Optimus Prime to attack him head-on. Thanks to the efforts of Over-Run and the Mini-Con population, Unicron was eventually vanquished and peace was brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, Jetfire was seen flying around in the reconstructed [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He and several other Autobots tried to listen in on one of Optimus Prime's discussions with the [[Autobot High Council]], but were interrupted when [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] attacked the city. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath}} Jetfire and the others tried to fight back, but were easily taken out by their powerful opponents. However, Optimus Prime managed to link up to Cybertron itself and activate a system-wide upgrade, granting Jetfire a brand new body capable of combining with anyone. He then combined with [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and used his new strength to help drive the Four Horsemen away. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Jetfire and his fellow upgraded Autobots later traveled to Earth to deal with several [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] wreaking havoc in [[Australia]]. However, despite their new bodies, they soon found themselves outmatched by the Terrorcons' use of pure [[Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Combined with Ironhide, Jetfire participated in a plan to trick the Terrorcons into shooting each other, but the enemies still weren't driven off until the [[Omnicon]]s arrived as reinforcements. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

After returning to Cybertron, Jetfire spent a whole lot of time sweet-talking various governors into granting him the resources and funding needed to construct a base on Earth. As such, he was fairly irritated when it seemed Ironhide wasn't finishing the base components on schedule, and told the engineer that he better not let them down. It didn't help that Ironhide suddenly disappeared while out on an errand, so Jetfire went out to search for him, grumbling about new recruits who were always looking for adventure. After stumbling upon a damaged [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], he eventually found Ironhide next to an armed [[seismic-shock warhead]]. After the warhead had shut down, Ironhide explained that he had built it long ago but made sure it wouldn't go off, and that a [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|a Decepticon]] had just forced him to reactivate it. Jetfire was proud that Ironhide was able to confront his past mistakes, and told him he finally sounded like a true Autobot. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

Some time later, Optimus Prime vanished, having stepped into a space bridge on Earth but never arrived on Cybertron. This gave Jetfire a headache; partially because they needed him to deal with unrest among the [[human]] population, but mostly because it meant he had to shoulder Prime's responsibilities of asking the ever-unhelpful High Council for reinforcements for Earth. While the council was hesitant about his request at first, councillor [[Avalon (Energon)|Avalon]] convinced the other members to grant Jetfire's request. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} Jetfire was thankful to Avalon, who explained that the other councillors were just unwilling to accept that they were at war again, and complimented Jetfire on how he had handled things. As Jetfire lamented the loss of Optimus Prime and Avalon comforted him, [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] burst into the chamber and reported that Terrorcons were assaulting four major Earth cities. Jetfire ordered for the reinforcements to be prepared at once, then took a bunch of Autobots through a space bridge to [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They defended the city from a thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]], but quickly started to get worn down by the sheer number of them. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

When [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] reported that [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] had come back from the dead and was wiping out Terrorcons in [[Toronto]], Jetfire didn't believe it at first. Even when he accepted the fact that Megatron was back, he ignored the hows and whys as he had to focus on conserving energy for the battle with the Insecticons. Thankfully, [[Rad White]] showed up to power the Autobots up with Energon is gaseous form, allowing them to recover and drive the Insecticons away. Jetfire approached the revived Decepticon leader, who told him that he wasn't done killing Terrorcons just yet, and left him with a message: "Optimus Prime sends his regards... from the belly of the beast!" {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}} Jetfire later reported Megatron's return and his message to the High Council. {{storylink|No Exit}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

Jetfire and the Autobots continued to hold Earth despite the absence of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} As [[Unicron]] was within days of reaching Cybertron, Jetfire and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] held out hope that Optimus was alive inside Unicron, and capable of acting. When the Autobots got word that Kicker and [[Alterenergy]] were under attack, Jetfire dispatched [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to their aid. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

Jetfire soon found himself in an impossible situation. Earth was only protected by the presence of the energon grid holding back the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. However, Autobot forces on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] desperately needed reinforcements in the form of [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Even if Jetfire dropped the grid briefly to allow Omega through, it was also create an opportunity for [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who had kidnapped Kicker, to escape with his valuable hostage. Jetfire prayed his friends from Alterenergy could rescue Kicker in time, before there was no one left on Mars to help. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}}

The situation became more complicated as Megatron emerged from self-imposed dormancy, launching an attack on the Energon Towers from inside the grid. Jetfire was desperately low on troops to commit to this new Decepticon attack, on top of the search for Kicker and the Mars reinforcements. The final domino fell when Perceptor picked up a signal from Unicron itself sent by Optimus Prime. Jetfire chose to drop the grid, negating the need for troops to protect the towers from Megatron and letting him redistribute forces to Mars and Unicron. He regretfully informed Rad that Kicker was on his own. Jetfire himself made his way to Prime's position, clearing out the Terrorcon hordes to reunite with his leader. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}}

Surrounded by Terrorcons spawned by the awakening Unicron, Jetfire and Prime fought a losing battle until Unicron was distracted by the revenge of Megatron. They returned to Cybertron and rallied the entire Autobot and Decepticon armada for defense against the Chaos-Bringer's return. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When Optimus Prime left for Earth, Jetfire was apparently left behind to look after things on Cybertron. Prime contacted him for help when the Decepticons were looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], as the [[space bridge]] on Earth was damaged and unable to send any of Prime's Autobots there. Jetfire agreed to use a space bridge on Cybertron to send [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] to fight the Decepticons on the moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

He eventually traveled to Earth himself. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Jetfire's profile}}

===MegaWing Galvatron instructions===
During the [[The Unicron Battles|Unicron Battles]] in [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon|one universe]], the power of Jet Convoy was challenged by Dark MegaWing [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|MegaWing Galvatron instructions}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===''Timelines''===

A [[Living metal|Transformium]] version of [[Hot Shot (SG)|Hot Shot]] observed [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] and Jetfire when he passed into their reality from the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Jetfire-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Jetfire participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Jetfire Armada'' — This Epic character was a reward to ''10'' leagues (yes, just ''100'' players!) in the "Armada: Episode II" Medium event.
*''Energon Jetfire'' — This Epic character debuted in the "Energon: Episode I" event. He could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Armada Jetfire toy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"May all your chooks turn to emus and kick your dunny door flat to the grass!"]]

*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[June 26|06-26]]'''
**''Accessories'': Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:Jetfire is a futuristic space shuttle molded primarily in white and gray with red paint stripes resembling the stripes seen on the original [[Jetfire (G1)#Toys|Generation 1 Jetfire]]. His Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]] serves as his front landing gear and forward gun in vehicle mode. Attaching Comettor (or any other Mini-Con) to the Powerlinx ports on Jetfire's wings pushes the large red missile/bombs underneath to drop. When Powerlinxed to Jetfire's main engine, two small wings are deployed for atmospheric flight. In robot mode, Jetfire's rear landing gear becomes a shield, and his main engine forms his rifle. There are also surprisingly intricate screens sculpted on the inside of one of the cargo bay doors.

:When the tail fin of ''Armada'' Jetfire's engine/weapon is pressed downward, it activates the original Generation 1 Autobot "laser" sound effect. Pressing the tail fin upwards (perhaps by placing the shuttle upright as if in launching mode) activates a rather garbled blast-off countdown sequence. Both sounds are also ''incredibly ''easy to trigger. When a Mini-Con is Powerlinxed to the gun/engine, a different laser gun sound is heard. Prior to the release of ''Powerlinx'' Jetfire, a [[Variant|running change]] erm, changed the sound effects.

:Jetfire can combine with the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base class Optimus Prime]] to form '''Jet Optimus''', by replacing the regular Super mode trailer legs and attaching Jetfire's shield onto Prime's chest. Additionally, the shield design resembles the chest armour of ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armour]]/[[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]].

:The Japanese version has a variety of subtle changes. The white plastic is considerably brighter and the heat re-entry burn deco dropped. Matching white paint has been applied to the insides of the forearms to make the combined mode legs look more cohesive. The gray and dark gray plastics have been darkened slightly and switched from matte to metallic, while Hasbro's bright red has changed to blood red. The gold vertical lines on the shins have been removed. A number of other paint applications have been changed, including adding several to the shield to make the resemblance to G1 God Ginrai's chest armor much more overt by adding blue fake chest "windows" and dark silver on several smaller details. Lastly, Jetfire's eye deco has also been corrected from the Hasbro release, now being properly ''behind'' the clear visor instead of ''on top of it''.

:This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Armada'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PL Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Don't come the raw prawn with me, sport, or I'll show you the rough end of a pineapple!"]]
*'''Powerlinx Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:The Powerlinx redeco of Jetfire replaces much of the gray and red with blue, in a color scheme very similar to the ''Macross''/''Robotech'' Valkyrie fighter jet flown by Maximillian Jenius/Sterling.

:This toy was also [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Spacewarp clone#Toys|a clone of Spacewarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Powerlinx Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, Jetfire, their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Jetfire is completely unchanged from his original release, unfortunately. This this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Kinpika Convoy]] in his various modes, including combined with Golden Jetfire at right]]
*'''''Kinpika'' Jetfire''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:A redeco of Jetfire with golden [[vacuum metallizing]]. It was a first prize of the {{w|sortition}} in December, and only exclusive in certain stores and department stores. There is a golden vacuum metallizing Armada Prime as another first prize. They can combine into Golden Jet Prime, of course.

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===Built to Rule!===
[[File:BTR-toy Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I had six pints of Guinness and everything went black...]]
*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Thruster/missile-launcher, missile

:Part of the first wave of small ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Jetfire is a building-brick set (compatible with popular building-block sets like... ''[[Kre-O]]''!) that can be assembled into a space shuttle or a robot or whatever else you feel like. Like pretty much all the ''Armada Built to Rule!!'' sets, his construction is centered around a wide, blocky "Trans-Skeleton" piece that basically makes his robot mode a wall with spindly, awkward limbs sticking off it. In shuttle mode, he has a small depression on his roof to place his block-Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Comettor]], or any normal Mini-Con thanks to the 2x2 "Powerlinx" plate there (though the grip on normal Mini-Cons is very weak). Like the original toy, his main jet-thruster piece is a blaster cannon, only this time it's a spring-loaded missile launcher.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Built to Rule!'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===
[[File:Energon Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's some shonky business right there!"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, missile

:''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Jetfire transforms again into a white and red futuristic space shuttle, this time in the smaller Mega size class and with the ability to combine with most other Autobot Deluxe and Mega Energon toys. He features an electronic transforming sound effect that activates when another Autobot combines with him, or when his head is flipped down in robot mode.

: He also features a spring-loaded missile launcher which can be mounted under the nosecone of his shuttle mode. A button on top of the cockpit fires the missile. Additionally, the claws on his undercarriage can be pulled open, then snapped shut when the button in the middle is pressed. Like most Energon toys, he features an Energon Chip port on him, in this case his left shoulder/engine cowling.

:However, there is a possible design flaws involved with Jetfire's design. In order to use the undercarriage claw properly in vehicle mode, the red sections that form his legs must be repositioned due to a lack of clearance. Coincidentally, this lines up his engines to allow him to sit on them as if ready to launch. The mushroom joint that holds the two halves together is also somewhat loose, but is most likely [[for safety reasons]].

:The Japanese version of this toy does not feature any of the electronics, uses red translucent plastic in place of orange, and has a sticker covering the now-absent battery compartment.

:Jetfire was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Lunabot]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series; this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Energon'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Roadbuster / Skyfire''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SS-02'''
**''Release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher and 2 missiles

:A Japan-only two-pack of both Jetfire and Ironhide. There are no differences between the toys in this pack and the individually-packed Japanese versions.

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*'''Skyfire Sonic''' (Mega, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-25'''
**''Release date'': '''2004-[[September 30|09-30]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, 1 missile, Energon Spear weapon

:The Japanese release of [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Overcast]], though fictionally he's still Skyfire. There are some minor differences in the various paint applications, but the major difference is the inclusion of an orange Energon Spear, originally belonging to [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Skyfire Sonic (well, actually Overcast) at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. You know, strain the potatoes. Water the horses. You know, go where the big knobs hang out..."]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Ultra class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2004-[[December 28|12-28]]'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key (Hasbro) or Autobot Cybertron-planet Cyber Key (Takara)

:Jetfire was once again Ultra-sized, but this time transformed into a green cargo plane resembling a modified {{w|Antonov An-225}}. The design of the vehicle mode features a small homage to Jetfire's previous shuttle forms via a (non-opening) hatch featuring 'teeth' on the dorsal section. Jetfire features sound effects by pressing the port side aft engine nacelle. Inserting his Cyber Key into his tail assembly in either vehicle or robot mode causes a pair of translucent red cannons to extend, and the compartment they are mounted on to raise. Pressing the port side aft engine now features a different sound effect. The tail section can be swiveled up to form an attack mode somewhat resembling the "gerwalk" form of a ''Macross'' Valkyrie (appropriately).

:In robot mode Jetfire has a tendency to topple back due to the heavy battery operated gimmicks of the tail section, though he is more stable if one puts him in an action-oriented pose. In this mode he features two pop-out (non-firing) missile pods in his waist and wields his two wing-mounted (spring-loaded) missile launchers.

:The U.S. version of this toy has an additional support bar between the barrels of the translucent red tail cannons to provide structural integrity, at the cost of aesthetics. The other cosmetic difference between the U.S. and Japanese versions is that the ''Galaxy Force'' release has more paint applications. Finally, the ''Cybertron'' release comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''uk97''' printed on the back, while the ''Galaxy Force'' version comes with a silver-bordered Cybertron planet Autobot key.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Toys|Jetstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"...Shake hands with the wife's best friend? Drain the dragon? Siphon the python? Ring the rattlesnake? You know, unbutton the mutton? Like, point Percy at the porcelain?"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' Jetfire is a much smaller version of the Ultra-sized toy (though unusually large for a Legends figure in alternate mode), with limited articulation and detail. His waist missile pods and key-activated cannons are permanently sculpted in their deployed state, and he is still capable of forming his attack mode in his plane form. In the U.S. market, LOC Jetfire was primarily sold in drug stores, though he could be found in normal retailers in markets outside of the U.S., such as Australia.

:This mold was redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BurgerKingCybertronJetfiretoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|On Cybertron's richest quiz... SAAAALE OF THE CENTURY!]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Burger King Kids' Meal toy, 2005)

:An incredibly simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire available with [[Burger King]] kids meals. This toy is a partsformer, requiring you to remove his tail section to transform him and to replace it on his back. Oh yeah, he don't stand too good neither. Sucker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Burger King Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb Sky Shadow toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"He's a handsome wild colonial man He can beat the bloody world if Genghis Khan"]]
*'''Sky Shadow''' (Ultra class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key

:Sky Shadow is a tan/gold and black redeco of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire, depicting the character in his {{w|Matches Malone|cover identity}} as a Decepticon. It uses the same tooling as ''Cybertron'' Jetfire (though the chest panel is retooled to replace the Autobot sigil with the Decepticon one), so it features the structurally stronger tail cannon. All other functions remain the same.

: Sky Shadow comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with the code '''u06h''' printed on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/SkyShadow/skyshadow.htm More information on Sky Shadow at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"All together now, 'WELL OIL BEEF HOOKED!'"]]
*'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legends class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], Jetfire, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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==Merchandise==
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*'''Jetfire''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
*The Armada Jetfire toy's appearance and transformation sequence is an homage to Generation 1 [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. This was confirmed by then-head designer [[Aaron Archer]] during his stint as 'ORSON' on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] boards.

*According to the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club magazine]], the vehicle mode of this Jetfire is inspired by the X-71 Shuttle from the 1998 film ''[[Armageddon (film)|Armageddon]]''.

*Much like the [[Red Alert (Armada)|''Armada'' Red Alert]] toy's 'Woo-woo-woo' sound effect, the ''Armada'' Jetfire toy's original countdown sound effect briefly became something of an in-joke within the Transformers fan community.

*Jetfire's ''Cybertron'' toy appears (in plane mode) on the screen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Power Up VT6]]. His ''Energon'' design also makes a cameo in IDW's [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイヤー ''Jettofaiyā''), '''Skyfire''' (''Super Link'', スカイファイヤー ''Sukaifaiyā''), '''Skyfire Sonic''' (スカイファイヤーS ''Sukaifaiyā Sonikku''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Galaxy Force'', ドレッドロック ''Doreddorokku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Géptűz''' (''Armada'', "Planefire"), '''Lángcsóva''' (''Energon'', "Flameburst"), '''Röptűz''' (''Cybertron'', "Flyfire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Huǒ''' (China, 天火, "Sky Fire")
*''Korean:'' '''Jetfire''' (제트화이어 ''Jeteuhwaieo''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Cybertron'', 드레드록 ''Deuredeurok'')
*''Polish:'' '''Myśliwiec''' ("Fighter Plane")
*''Romanian:'' '''Flamă'''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm Jetfire at TFU.info]

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Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity

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[[File:AStarscream cartoon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's grouchy because he's fangirl bait.]]

From noble swordsman to traitorous backstabber, from Decepticon to Autobot and back again, from the land of the living to an ethereal existence as a ghost and beyond, the saga of '''Starscream''' is a long and storied one.

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==''Armada'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Dobson]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japan)|[[José Sant'anna]] (Brazil), [[Gerd Meyer]] (Germany), [[Niclas Fransson]] (Sweden), [[Sander de Heer]] (The Netherlands), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain - Spanish), [[Luis Carreño]] (Latin America - Spanish) [[Pauli Virta]] (Finnish)}}
[[File:Metamorphosis cybertron mode starscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Scanning an Earth vehicle basically means just adding kibble.]]

As soon as Starscream's [[spark]] left the [[Iacon]] chamber, he was merged into the Decepticons. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

Starscream accompanied [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron's]] forces to [[Earth]] in 2010 in search of the lost [[Mini-Con]]s. Warping to the planet shortly after his leader, Starscream and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] materialized in the path of the three human children who were fleeing a battle between Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], but were preventing from capturing the Mini-Con with them by the sudden appearance of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. After temporarily withdrawing to their new base on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]—where Starscream snickered as Megatron berated the lackadaisical [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]—the Decepticons returned with new Earthly [[alternate mode]]s and made another attempt on the humans and their Mini-Con friends. {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Armada)|Metamorphosis}} Starscream's new jet mode gave him no advantage against the Mini-Con empowered Autobots, and the villains soon retreated to base once more, where Starscream and Demolishor got into a fight over who was Megatron's favored subordinate. Irritated with their antics, Megatron presented Demolishor with the sole Mini-Con the Decepticons had been able to recover and charged Starscream with finding his own, infuriating the younger 'bot. {{storylink|Base}}
[[File:Jungle-Null Ray Cannon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I DISAGREE!]]
Starscream was intent on taking the Mini-Con detected in [[Grand Canyon|Big Canyon]] for himself, but Megatron ordered him to stay behind at the base while the other Decepticons went after it. Disobeying orders, Starscream warped down and interfered with the fight, only to be caught offguard by [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], allowing Optimus to obtain the Mini-Con. {{storylink|Comrade}} A severe "disciplining" from Megatron did not dissuade him, and during the next Mini-Con quest in [[Antarctica]], Starscream succeeded in locating the Mini-Con's storage panel in a crevasse wall. Starscream retrieved the panel after a tussle with Hot Shot, but when Red Alert snatched it away, Starscream fired upon him and wound up causing an avalanche, knocking himself into the crevasse's depths. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}}

Starscream blamed his lack of Mini-Con for his poor performance in a training simulation, but when the next storage panel was found during a forest battle, Megatron refused his request, intending to keep it for himself. While Megatron was occupied battling Optimus Prime, however, Starscream swooped in and grabbed the panel, opening it and bonding with the Mini-Con within, [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]]. With the new [[Null-ray|null laser cannons]] Swindle granted him, Starscream sent the Autobots packing, and gave Megatron more than a little cause for concern. {{storylink|Jungle}} [[File:Carnival-Starscream Sensei.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Hey, this is my neighborhood, you and your paisan must honor ME!!!]] He proceeded to strut around the base with Swindle on his shoulder, making fun of Demolishor, {{storylink|Carnival}} but his mockery was soon to be replaced with concern; after a mission in the Sahara Desert, Megatron forced Demolishor to hand over the next Mini-Con he found to him. Starscream took no delight in this mistreatment of his comrade. {{storylink|Palace}}

Starscream helped enact Megatron's plan to force the Autobots to trade their captured human friends for the Mini-Cons, but it met with failure. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}} Later, he helped the Decepticons explore the American underground for the next Mini-Con, but confined and unable to fly, he had Swindle do his searching for him, to no avail. {{storylink|Underground (episode)|Underground}} He had similarly little luck in an underwater scuffle with Hot Shot when the Mini-Con quest took the Transformers to a sub-aquatic ruin, {{storylink|Ruin}} and his misfortune continued during the battle that following on a volcanic island. There, Megatron also continued to berate Starscream for whatever move he made on the battlefield, finding fault in every decision Starscream made. {{storylink|Prehistory}} After this run of failures, the Decepticons got proactive, invading the Autobot base to capture the Mini-Cons that together formed the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber sword]], but in the course of the attack, Starscream was lured into a hall of mirrors by Red Alert and fell down a shaft. He tried to fly back up it in jet mode, but Red shut a series of panels on top of him, clipping his wings. {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}

[[File:Overmatch Starscreamswordslice.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|That was a part of my body, you asshole!]]
Though successfully formed, the Star Saber wound up in Autobot hands, and Starscream felt the blade's power for himself when Hot Shot unleashed it against him during their next meeting. Furious over the defeat and with his anger only stoked by insults toward his capabilities by the Decepticons' new member [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], Starscream challenged Hot Shot to one-on-one combat when next they clashed. Starscream gave a better account of himself in this rematch, but he met defeat once again when the Star Saber cleaved his own sword in two. {{storylink|Overmatch}} After helping Megatron supervise Scavenger's excavation efforts during the search for the next Mini-Con, {{storylink|Gale}} Starscream got another chance against Hot Shot when the young Autobot and his new teammate [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] were inadvertently warped to the moon. Starscream was on the verge of defeat yet again until Sideways revealed himself to be a traitor and knocked the sword from Hot Shot's grasp, straight into Starscream's waiting hands. {{storylink|Credulous}}
[[File:Conspiracy starscream and airdefteam.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"You left the kids with WHO!?"]]
With the Star Saber now his to command, Starscream's arrogance grew, as did his lack of popularity with the other Decepticons. To remedy this, Megatron had [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] fire on Starscream during combat with the Autobots in a fog-shrouded forest. The lack of visibility caused Starscream to mistakenly believe Demolishor was an Autobot shooting at him, and would have cleaved him in two with the Star Saber if Megatron had not blocked the strike. With the weight of his teammates opinion regarding his ability to wield the blade against him, Starscream was forced to hand the Star Saber over to Megatron. {{storylink|Conspiracy}} After this incident, Scavenger disappeared, and Starscream—still smarting from his barbs—opined that he had switched sides, and demanded the right to bring him in. Megatron refused, but Starscream did still accompany all the Decepticons on the mission to track Scavenger down, during which they found out he had indeed sided with Optimus Prime's forces. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}

After narrowly avoiding Megatron's wild swings of the Star Saber during a training exercise, {{storylink|Vacation}} Starscream partook in the clash over the final Mini-Con necessary to form the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom shield]], which the Decepticons successfully obtained (though Starscream was shot out of the sky by Smokescreen in the process). {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Starscream kept the Autobots busy during the next battle while Megatron unleashed both Star Saber and Skyboom on Optimus Prime, but was shot down by [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokscreen]]. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} A little later, Starscream and the other Decepticons stayed on the moon while Megatron orchestrated a plan to scatter the Autobots across the globe; he and Sideways were very unenthusiastic about being on standby while Demolishor barked orders at them. {{storylink|Vow}}

[[File:Rebellion starscream vs megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Oh, Megatron, please! This is getting awkward!"]]

After the Decepticons met with failure on the battlefield again, Megatron chose to pin the blame for the loss on Starscream—despite the fact he had followed orders correctly—and began brutalizing him upon their return to base. The abuse only ended when Demolishor and Sideways blasted their way into the room to stop Megatron from killing their comrade. Seeing a chance to disrupt the Decepticon power structure, Sideways spun lies to manipulate the brooding Starscream's emotions and coerce him into challenging Megatron to a duel. The resultant clash was a brief and vicious one; Megatron took the upper hand immediately, and although his taunts galvanized Starscream and gave him the strength to fight back and tip the fight in his favor for a while, Megatron eventually emerged victorious. Unwilling to beg for his life, Starscream merely urged Megatron to finish him, but the Decepticon leader spared him with the observation that he was a good soldier who might someday in the future have the strength to best him. {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

In the Decepticons' next bout with the Autobots, Starscream got in a shouting match with Hot Shot over who the Mini-Cons belonged with.{{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

[[File:Tactician starscream jetmode.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Back in 2002, this was considered aerodynamic.]]
Following another confrontation with the Autobots, the Decepticons were joined by tactician [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], whose prowess was well-known to Starscream. Thrust was likewise impressed with Starscream's abilities and enlisted him as his second for his first battle plan against the Autobots, which involved trapping them in a canyon and strafing them from the air. The plan was foiled by the arrival of [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who personally blew Starscream out of the sky. {{storylink|Tactician}} Starscream got some revenge soon after when he and Thrust hit Jetfire with an airborne assault, but Starscream got shot down again when the Autobot revealed his ability to combine with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Linkup}}

Growing suspicious of Sideways after recent events, Starscream joined the Decepticons effort to root him out, discovering that he was an agent of a mysterious greater power. Once he was forced from their ranks, Starscream and the Decepticons engaged the Autobots in a beachfront battle, {{storylink|Detection}} dogfighting with Jetfire again {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} then strafing Hot Shot. The Decepticons nonetheless lost when the Autobots acquired the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Desperate}}

[[File:Sacrifice starscream and starsaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|You don’t kill a man by mucking about with rifles, arrows, rocks, or other long-distance rubbish. You kill him by grabbing the biggest bloody sword you can find, running up nice and close to him, and chopping the dumb bastard’s head off.]]
After recuperating back at base {{storylink|Runaway}} and being present for the arrival of new member [[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]], {{storylink|Past II}} Starscream found himself wielding the Star Saber once again, control of the weapon ceded to him by Megatron as part of a plan to lure out the Autobots so that the Decepticon could steal the Requiem Blaster from them. Taking to the battlefield solo, Starscream caused havoc with the sword, only for it to deactivate in his hands as Optimus Prime's lectures wormed their way inside his head. Surrounded by the Autobots, Starscream called for aid from his fellow Decepticons, only to discover that he had been completely abandoned—he had, without his knowledge, been used as a mere decoy while his teammates invaded the Autobot base and stole the Requiem Blaster. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

[[File:Regeneration starscream vs hotshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|...now kiss?]]
Returning to base dejected and furious, Starscream attacked Thrust with the Star Saber, before being told be Megatron to stand down. He tried to unwind with an energy bath, but his anger boiled over when he was ordered to return the Star Saber Mini-Cons to Megatron and overheard his leader and Thrust mocking him. He proceeded to go on a rampage through the Decepticon base, turning the Saber's power on his fellows and clashing with Megatron and the Requiem Blaster. Seeking asylum with the Autobots, he flew to Earth with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] in pursuit, crash landing near the Autobots' base. At the Star Saber Mini-Cons' behest, Optimus Prime used the Saber to protect Starscream, and gave him the benefit of the doubt when he claimed he wanted to join the Autobots to help them take down Megatron. To prove his good faith, Starscream provided them with the contents of his databanks to decode, but Hot Shot was not so easily swayed, and he and Starscream began fighting. Their face-off was interrupted by Smokescreen (rebuilt with a new body), who put a stop to their brawl. {{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}
[[File:Rescue starscream and the autobots.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Starscream's Facebook cover photo.]]
Using the information provided by Starscream, the Autobots proceeded to stage an invasion of the Decepticons' moonbase. Optimus instructed Starscream to hold back and use his knowledge of the base's layout to help locate and liberate the Decepticons' captive Mini-Cons. But Starscream was too hungry for payback against Megatron to comply, and Hot Shot had to take over his mission. When Hot Shot was in dire straits during a battle with Megatron, however, Starscream came to his aid, and the pair united their strength to topple the Decepticon leader. Starscream was eager to end Megatron's life, but upon the successful evacuation of the Mini-Cons, Optimus called for retreat, forcing Starscream to choose between his hew alliance and his desire for revenge. In the end, he returned to Earth with the Autobots, but was left feeling that he did not truly belong with them either. {{storylink|Rescue}}
[[File:Mars starscream and alexis.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|NO SHIPPING!]]
Both his Mini-Con partners and the human [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] attempted to console him, but he was too consumed by his own self-doubt. Soon thereafter, Starscream's flight capabilities saw him drafted to join Jetfire on a mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] to recover a Mini-Con, during which he was shot down by Tidal Wave. By the time Jetfire had located him, Starscream was so wrapped up in self-pity that he refused to do as his Autobot superior ordered, forcing Jetfire to handcuff him and charge him with dereliction of duty. On the return trip to Earth, the pair discovered the object of their quest on an asteroid, but were then attacked by Tidal Wave once again; speaking with real passion for the Autobot cause, Starscream was able to talk the Mini-Con, [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]], into turning its weapons on the giant Decepticon. It looked like the pair were home free, only for Megatron to appear in their path with the Requiem Blaster in hand. Brought into proximity for the first time, the blaster, the Star Saber and the Skyboom (wielded by Jetfire) resonated with one another, causing a huge flare of energy that covered Jetfire and Starscream's escape. Back on Earth, Alexis thanked Starscream for his efforts and told him she was sure the Autobots were the right fit for him, and while he seemed to brush her words off, she soon discovered that he had brought back a bejewelled rock from Mars as a souvenir for her and the other kids. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}
[[File:Crack starscream kids and chamois.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Is there some sort of cash alternative?]]
Uninterested in helping the Autobots build a spaceship to return to Cybertron, Starscream stalked off to his quarters where he was shocked to find Alexis and the other kids throwing him a surprise party to thank him for the Martian rock, gifting him with a handmade [[Chamois of Friendship|chamois]]. A little later, detecting a curious signal, Starscream ventured out to investigate and was confronted by Thrust, who (secretly working towards his own goals in conjunction with Sideways) petitioned him to return to the Decepticons and help him take Megatron down from within. Thrust suggested that he steal the Skyboom shield to "prove" to Megatron his desire to rejoin him, but Starscream refused. Unfortunately, [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] overhead their conversation and raced off to tell the Autobots, who were quick to turn on Starscream when he returned to the base after they could not find the Skyboom Mini-Cons anywhere. Unbeknownst to anyone, the kids had merely taken the Mini-Cons out for a walk, but the Autobots' deep-seated distrust of Starscream had been made evident—confronting Thrust in battle again a short time later, Starscream found himself swayed by the Decepticon's silver tongue, and swooped into the battlefield below, snatching up the Skyboom and departing alongside Thrust, back in the Decepticon fold again, but vowing never to forget his new human friends. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

[[File:Crisis starscream and thrust.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Phallic object? I SAID NO SHIPPING!]]

With all three Mini-Con weapons now in Decepticon hands thanks to his defection, Starscream soon forced Thrust to tell him his plan for them: they would be combined to forge a weapon of planet-destroying power known as the [[Hydra Cannon]]. When completed and mounted on the Decepticons' new spacecraft, Megatron placed Starscream at the cannon's controls and charged him with firing the shot that would obliterate the Earth. {{storylink|Threaten}} Unwilling to seal the fates of all the friends he had made on Earth, Starscream struggled with the test Megatron had laid before him, but fortunately, Optimus Prime and Jetfire attacked the cannon before he had to press the button. Ordered out into battle to stop them, Starscream allowed Jetfire to hurl him into Tidal Wave, knocking over the titanic Decepticon and sparing Prime his assault. Starscream's efforts saved the Earth, but Optimus Prime perished absorbing the Hydra Cannon's blast. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}}
[[File:Puppet i look like thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Hey, I look like that guy from that thing!]]
Though regretful over Prime's death, Starscream joined the Decepticons in departing Earth's solar system aboard their new ship and heading back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Remorse}} Starscream detected an Autobot vessel giving the Decepticons chase, though Megatron remained unconcerned over this development. {{storylink|Depart}} In the battle that followed, Starscream and Hot Shot revived their old rivalry, but fighting soon ceased when the Mini-Cons combined their powers to resurrect Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Miracle}} Immediately following this, Hot Shot and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] were sucked away through a worm hole to a barren planet; Starscream, Megatron, and Demolishor followed, Megatron intending to destroy their divided foes despite Starscream's suggestions that they used them as hostages. Attacked by [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], a mysterious dark doppelgänger of Optimus Prime, they were badly damaged, but found themselves repaired by the combined powers of their partner Mini-Cons, their armors strengthened and [[spontaneous recoloration|recolored]] in the process. Observing his new blue color scheme, Starscream remarked upon his similarity to fellow Decepticon [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. {{storylink|Puppet}}

[[File:Drift starscream smiles.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]

Returning to Cybertron, Starscream aided in the Decepticon effort to take control of the planet with the Mini-Con weapons, though his concern over the methods Megatron—now "Galvatron" after his upgrade—was employed grew, as did his suspicions regarding Thrust's ulterior motives after his gleeful reaction to the appearance of a black hole over their homeworld. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} When Hot Shot broke into the Decepticon base, pleading for an alliance to fight the mysterious common foe behind the black hole, [[Unicron]], Starscream finally called Thrust out on his scheming in front of everyone. With Galvatron also suspicious, Thrust revealed that he was an agent of Unicron's, stole the Requiem Blaster and Skyboom shield, and fled into the planet's depths with a vengeful Starscream in hot pursuit. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} He soon caught up to Thrust, but just after he turned down the traitor's offer to work together, Starscream was shocked to see Alexis and the other human kids and their Mini-Cons watching their confrontation, having come to Cybertron with the Autobots. When Thrust threatened them with the Requiem Blaster, Starscream lunged for him and was struck by the Blaster's beam and slain. Fortunately, the Mini-Con [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] used his powers to rewind time a few scant moments and intervened to throw Thrust's aim off, saving Starscream's life. Thrust escaped while Starscream shielded the kids from falling rubble caused by the errant blast, and once he was sure they were okay, continued his pursuit.{{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}}

[[File:Portent starscream readyforaction.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|It is obvious that this contest cannot be decided by our knowledge of the Force... but by our skills with a lightsaber.]]

The chase led through a [[Cybertron-Unicron warp gate|warp gate]] that brought Starscream to a strange pseudo-organic cavern, where he was beset by [[bot-spider]]s for again refusing an offer to join Thrust and Sideways in their scheme. Hot Shot, Wheeljack and the kids arrived to help, but he instructed them to go on ahead; after defeating the spiders, Starscream was amazed to see that Alexis had waited for him to make sure he was okay. The dangers of the caverns soon proved too much to endure, so Starscream decided to carry Alexis to safety, but in their escape, the girl's necklace fell off. Alexis insisted on going back for it, forcing Starscream to fend off attacking tentacles and leaving him gape-mouthed with the revelation that the necklace was important to her because she had made it from the Martian rock he had given her. Moments later, they escaped the caverns and discovered that they had been inside Cybertron's moon—and that the moon was actually a disguised Unicron! Alexis pleaded with Starscream to join the Autobots in fighting Unicron, and even Hot Shot agreed, but Starscream refused, no longer sure of where he belonged and afraid he would betray his friends again. {{storylink|Portent}}

[[File:Cramp starscream dies.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4 | my chest hurts.]]

Realizing that it was only by uniting with the Autobots that the Decepticons could hope to defeat Unicron, Starscream resolved to prove the reality of the chaos-bringer's threat to Galvatron, who refused to acknowledge it and considered it an Autobot trick. To do so, however, Starscream realized that he would have to end his own life, and so interrupted a battle between Galvatron and Optimus to challenge Galvatron to one last duel that would settle all accounts between them. In the course of the fight, Starscream proved to Galvatron how far he had come as a warrior, but at the final moment, held back on delivering the killing stroke, instead allowing Galvatron to run him through with the Star Saber. With the last of his strength, Starscream opened fire on Unicron, and the planet-eater retaliated with a lightning-blast that utterly obliterated Starscream, reducing his body to ash. With this action, Starscream proved that the threat of Unicron was real, and Megatron agreed to ally with Optimus against him. {{storylink|Cramp}}

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==Japanese cartoon continuity==
===''Cloud''===
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===''Legends'' comic===
Following his sacrifice against Unicron, Starscream manifested as a ghost in the [[Legends World]] thanks to the power of the dimension's "[[Chōkon Power|spirit energy]]". {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}} He was left without any memories and returned to being a loyal servant of Megatron, who had also traveled to the Legends world. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival|The Autumn Megatron Festival}} He helped Megatron plunder the world of its Mini-Cons, and located the very rare specimen [[Dragoyell]] for his leader. Both of them retreated after Megatron had his power drained through an accidental powerlink with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Armada Megatron)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Megatron then settled for simply purchasing Mini-Cons legally, relying on Starscream as a source of income and forcing him to take on multiple part-time jobs. He was just leaving for his night-time job when [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|another Megatron]] showed up at the restaurant they were eating at. The other Megatron was surprised by his presence, having had his own [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] once, something the two Megatrons ended up bonding over during his absence. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Autumn Megatron Festival|The Autumn Megatron Festival}} When Megatron returned home with an [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Legends|Ultra Magnus]] toy, having been defeated in battle with Magnus and wanting to find his weaknesses through the toy, Starscream protested that his leader had promised not to buy toys that weren't Mini-Cons. He was further disheartened when Megatron ended up liking the toy, suggesting he might buy more big toys in the future. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Sequel#Armada Megatron Chapter|Armada Megatron Chapter}}

At one point, Starscream was given a [[Swindle (Armada)|Spark Grid]] toy by Megatron as a reward for his services, making him feel sentimental. {{storylink|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue}} While working as a waiter, Starscream was attacked by [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], who mistook him for [[Starscream (Animated)|her own hated Starscream]]. His pleas that he was the wrong Starscream fell on deaf ears, and his attempts to get help from [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] failed when she sided with Slipstream instead. When he returned home to gripe about how scary women are, Megatron ignored his story and just wanted his credit card for buying more toys. {{storylink|LG-16 Slipstream Sequel}} Fired over the incident, Starscream was looking for a new job when he witnessed [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] collapsing on the street. Learning that she had a job she couldn't attend to because of her condition, he offered to take her place, and ended up working at the [[Starscream (BWII)|local Starscream]]'s maid cafe. He was confused about why they'd let a man work there, so the other Starscream explained that it was normally a "little brother cafe" with cross-dressing maids and that Windblade only worked there because he was feeling sympathetic towards her, causing Armada Starscream to admit his counterpart was a pretty nice guy.

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Returning to the cafe, Windblade explained to Starscream that her condition was caused by the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] trying to take control of her using spirit energy, a power accumulated by Armada Megatron's uncontrollable desire for toys. Knowing that she would destroy the Legends Universe if the Zamojin got their hands on her again, she tearfully asked the baffled Starscream for help. His Spark Grid then revealed himself to be a real Mini-Con and imbued Starscream with the power of his people, powering him up into his super mode and giving him the resolve to stop Megatron and save Windblade and the Legends Universe... or die trying. {{storylink|LG-18 Armada Starscream Super Mode Prologue}} Confronting Megatron in [[Akihabara]], he tried to convince his leader to give up on his toys and cut off the Zamojins' power supply, but Megatron refused and battled Starscream for betraying him. Starscream's worst fears came true when the Zamojin were able to take control of Windblade, and he channeled all his power into his Null Laser Cannons for an attack that would destroy both him and Windblade but save the world. He broke off his attack when [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] brought forth Alexis, whose presence caused him to calm down and recall his lost memories, and he returned to his home dimension alongside her. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 18|Bonus Edition Vol. 18}}

Starscream seemingly returned to death, as Alexis reminisced about him on a beach. {{Storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}
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==''Energon'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Dobson]] (English), [[Nobuo Tobita]] (Japanese)|[[Niclas Fransson]] (Swedish), [[Sander de Heer]] (The Netherlands), [[Mieczyslaw Moranski]] (Polish), [[Gábor Forgács]] (Hungarian), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain - Spanish), [[Luis Carreño]] (Latin America - Spanish), [[Pauli Virta]] (Finnish)}}
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[[File:STMM starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"I do not have permission to die!"]]
Ten years after Starscream's death, when Megatron seized control of Unicron's body by ousting its former occupant, the alien being [[Alpha Quintesson]], the evicted extraterrestrial needed an agent to help him in his task of recreating the worlds destroyed by the chaos-bringer. Using what little [[Energon]] he had left, Alpha Q recreated another of Unicron's victims—Starscream. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} However, Alpha Q ran out of energon before the process could be completed, leaving Starscream incomplete—his memory blank, and his body unstable, constantly shifting from a physical to an ethereal form, able to teleport by "ghosting" from location to location. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Charged with defeating Optimus Prime in order to break the Autobot monopoly on Energon, with the promise of a completed physical body as his reward, Starscream was dispatched to the Autobots' [[Ocean City]] on Earth, where he engaged Prime in battle, but soon withdrew when the Autobot leader got the upper hand. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} He soon turned to stealth, invisibly stalking Prime through the corridors of Ocean City, but the human [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]'s ability to sense Energon allowed him to detect Starscream and tip the Autobots off to his presence.[[File:SSTM starscream ghost.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]] Optimus Prime proceeded to call Starscream out and lead him through a [[space bridge]] to Earth's moon, but the battle between the two that ensued was interrupted by Megatron. Starscream exploited the distraction to blast Prime, and was then summoned back to Alpha Q, his task believed complete, but Prime was soon revived. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}}

On his return flight through space to his master, Starscream was redirected to join up with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], Alpha Q's mole within Megatron's forces, so that they could together make another attempt on Prime's life. Starscream battled Prime in the [[asteroid belt]], but was ordered to pull out by Alpha Q in advance of Megatron's arrival on the scene. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} He soon returned to Alpha Q's side, and watched as a [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] swarm rained Energon successfully stolen from the Autobots down on them. {{storylink|Energon Tower}}
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Needing to retake Unicron's body from Megatron to further his plans, Alpha Q tasked Starscream with assassinating Megatron. Stealing inside the chaos-bringer's inert form, Starscream came upon Megatron in sleep mode and ran him through with his sword, only for the Decepticon leader to disappear in a flash of energy. He had, in fact, merged himself with Unicron and gained control of his incredible powers over matter and energy, and quickly turned them upon Starscream, attacking him with multiple Megatron duplicates and Energon shards. Recognizing his old subordinate at last, Megatron plunged Starscream into absolute darkness, taunting him and driving him to the brink of madness, urging him to discard everything of himself, before appearing to stab him through the [[spark]]. Succumbing to Megatron's will, Starscream collapsed. {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}} His memories of Alpha Q and his plans were wiped away, and he became Megatron's loyal servant, joining the Decepticons in attacking [[Jungle City]]. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

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Starscream coerced from a reluctant Demolishor and Cyclonus information about Kicker's abilities which they had gained during their time among the Autobots. He was then among the Decepticons who attacked the ruins of [[Lunar City]] in a failed attempt to abduct Kicker for their own purposes. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} Later, Starscream found one of Alpha Q's Terrorcons spying on Megatron, but when Megatron took this as a cue to destroy all the Terrorcons he had stolen control of from the alien, an apologetic Starscream barred his way, intent on sparing the creatures their lives despite his loyalty to Megatron. The attack had actually been meant to force Scorponok to show his hand; when he did so, Starscream and Tidal Wave escorted him to Megatron, who hurled him into Earth's [[Energon grid]], assuming Alpha Q would come to save his minion. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} Alpha Q's ally [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] eventually appeared with his men to save Scorponok, and Starscream led the charge against them, but was disarmed by Rodimus and felled by a volley of fire from [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]]. The Decepticons withdrew, but Starscream was fighting ready again a short time later for an abortive attack on the Autobots' ''[[Miranda II]]''. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}}

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Starscream watched as Megatron used Unicron's powers to grant Demolishor a new body, then joined his leader in battling the Autobots on an icy world. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} Soon after, Starscream reported to Megatron that the ''Miranada II'' had drawn to close to Unicron's body, but on his leader's orders, refrained from entering the battle that ensued. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} When the Autobots were repelled and fled through a space bridge, Starscream advocated pursuit and led the Decepticons after them, with Megatron moving Unicron into the bridge right behind them. After dogfighting with Jetfire during the bridge transit, Starscream was horrified to see that the bridge had deposited them all in Cybertron's orbit, and raced back to Megatron's throne room to urge him to pull Unicron back before he was destroyed by the planet's Energon grid. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} Unicron's appearance caused the Decepticons on Cybertron to riot, and Megatron and Starscream debated on how to best to exploit the chaos; {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} Megatron settled on sending Starscream and his other troops down to the planet to exfiltrate war criminal [[Shockblast]], who had escaped in the mayhem. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}
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Starscream fed Megatron updates as Decepticons abandoned Cybertron to join his forces on Unicron. No sooner had they arrived than Unicron's survival instinct unconsciously kicked in and he began feeding on those within him, and Starscream had to use his ghostly powers to avoid being impaled on energy-absorbing spikes Unicron generating within himself. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Megatron determined to sate Unicron's hunger with Cybertron itself, and Starscream was among the Decepticons sent down to the planet to deactivate its Energon grid in preparation for the feeding, still trying to play peacekeeper between the antagonistic Shockblast and his other comrades. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} The plan failed, so instead, the Decepticons soon conducted an Energon raid on [[Primus]]'s chamber, during which Starscream caught Optimus Prime off-guard and took him down. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} With this Energon infusion, Unicron was able to transform to [[robot mode]], at which point Shockblast revealed his true colors and attempt to usurp control of the planet-eater from Megatron. Fortunately for the Decepticon leader, Starscream was there to catch Shockblast unawares, holding him at sword-point. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Just then, Alpha Q rammed Unicron's disembodied head into his side, creating tremors that sent Shockblast plummeting into Unicron's depths. Starscream gave chase, catching up to him just as he was confronting Optimus Prime, who then petitioned Starscream for his help in stopping Megatron. The loyal spectre ignored his words and moved to attack Prime, but was stopped by the newly arrived [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. The Energon reaction between Unicron's head and body subsequently opened a rift in reality through which Starscream joined Megatron in fleeing. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}
[[File:JunglePlanet starscream closeup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Where'd you get the beauty scar, tough guy?]]
In the new region of space on the other side of the rift, Alpha Q turned Unicron's head in an [[Energon Orb|Energon sun]] to accomplish his plan of recreating the planets consumed by Unicron, but the Decepticons immediately began gathering Energon from them. In battle on [[Iron Planet]], Starscream materialized to cover Megatron's escape, but got swatted away by Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Protection}} Later, when Shockblast—who had been captured by the Autobots—contacted Megatron to beg for assistance in escaping, Starscream accompanied his leader to free the turncoat. He and the liberated Shockblast were charged with hunting down the Autobot who had been Shockblast's guard, [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], who Megatron then infected with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} As battles in this star system continued, Starscream aided his leader in ambushing Optimus Prime in the skies over [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} and was then assigned to spy on the Autobots on the planet, but failed to stop a team of them from departing through a space bridge and returning with an Energon tower. Starscream took part in the Decepticons' attempt to steal Jungle Planet's Energon before the tower was activated, which also met with failure. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Not long after, as Inferno's Decepticon programming began to overtake him, Starscream accompanied his leader to receive their new warrior, but the Autobot fought the process and turned on them. Only the timely intervention of Scorponok (also brainwashed by Megatron) stopped the suicidal Inferno from dragging Starscream into the sun. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}
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''While Snow Cat and Demolishor were gathering Energon from the smaller planets on the system's fringes, Starscream brought them new orders from Megatron to convene on the newly-reborn [[Planet Q]]. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}'' A little later, when Megatron was taking out his frustrations on Shockblast, Starscream made him stop before he killed him. {{storylink|Crash Course}} After another successful Energon raid, Starscream and the Decepticons were followed back to Unicron's body by the Autobots, joined by new member [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Starscream and Scorponok tried taking on the ancient Autobot, but didn't even get off a single shot before he used his powers to seal them in energy bubbles and crash them into each other. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} As the battle continued, Starscream was taken down by the restored Inferno, and he then withdrew inside Unicron's body to watch as Megatron reunited the chaos-bringer's head with his body. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}} The Autobots continued their attack, and Starscream found himself facing Jetfire, Wing Saber and [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], leaving him unable to fetch more Energon when Megatron demanded it. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} The newly restored Unicron soon began to rage out of control, and turned against the Decepticons; Starscream saved Mirage from being sucked inside the planet-eater, severing the energy tendrils that had seized him. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Realizing that Megatron himself had been overtaken by Unicron's consciousness, Starscream instructed Scorponok to keep clear of the growing battle, knowing that their power could add nothing to the conflict. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}
[[File:Wishes upgraded starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|And haters cared a little bit.]]
Unicron was subsequently destroyed by Optimus Prime, and in the wake of the battle many of the Decepticons were imprisoned. Starscream and Scorponok avoided captured and soon regrouped with Megatron, who had survived the destruction of Unicron's body, launching an attack on Cybertron just as peace seemed to be settling in. Starscream hacked his way into the prison complex and liberated his comrades. {{storylink|Ambition}} This task done, Starscream was summoned by Megatron to a reservoir of [[Super Energon]] beneath the planet's surface; immersion in the liquid had transformed Megatron into Galvatron once again, but it had destroyed any Terrorcons who had attempted to absorb it, so Megatron charged Starscream with wading into the pool to see if he could survive the experience. Blindly loyal as ever, Starscream boldly strode into the pool, and was supercharged by its power, gaining a new color-scheme in the process—though not without some deal of pain. He and his leader unleashed their new power against the Autobots, crippling Cybertron's Energon grid and taking control of the planet, driving their enemies into hiding. {{storylink|Wishes}}

Starscream extrapolated the Autobots' logical hiding places, and the Decepticons pursued them to the orbiting ''Miranda II''. Though the battle saw them bring down the ship, Starscream got pretty badly smacked around by Rodimus. {{storylink|Galvatron!}}

At some point in time, Starscream was among the Decepticons who hacked into an Autobot virtual training program that took the form of a tag-team fighting tournament. Partnered with Galvatron, he bested Cyclonus and Demolishor (in their original forms), then defeated their upgraded forms, though it seemed that Galvatron did all the fighting. Galvatron then got fed up and left, and Starscream followed his lead. {{storylink|Distribution}}

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Starscream offered Galvatron advice as the Decepticons tightened their hold over Cybertron. {{storylink|Break Through}} He later battled Optimus Prime and Wing Saber in a subterranean city into which the Autobots had retreated, but was shot in the back by [[Superion Maximus]]. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} Pulling himself together, Starscream joined with Galvatron for another confrontation with the Autobots soon after; this time, Starscream found himself at the mercy of Omega Supreme's powers once again. The battle fell apart when Autobot reinforcements arrived, and Starscream advised his leader to retreat to regain control of the situation. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Getting things back in order proved challenging due to the recalcitrance of the Decepticons' new two-faced tech specialist [[Six Shot]], who demanded an apology from Galvatron for recent mistreatment at his hands. Galvatron naturally refused, but Starscream stepped forward and bowed on his master's behalf, which was enough for Six Shot. That dealt with, he went out into battle with the other Decepticons again, but had to ghost away to avoid a bludgeoning by the combined might of Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}}

[[File:Formidable starscream in flames.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"I do believe I'm on fire."]]
Six Shot's trickery continued to caused further trouble, so Starscream was assigned to stay behind in the control room and watch over him during the Decepticons' next battle. When the Autobots staged a two-pronged attack, however, Starscream was forced to leave him to counter their attack; Six Shot's refusal to follow orders soon resulted in the accidental destruction of the Energon towers, and a furious Galvatron had Starscream abandon the battle to bring Six Shot under control. {{storylink|Formidable}} When the corridors into the control complex became locked down, Starscream investigated and discovered that Demolishor, Snow Cat and Mirage had been tricked into leaving Six Shot unsupervised, and he had disappeared, leaving the Autobots' human ally [[Sally Jones]] to sneak into the control room and cause chaos. She let the Autobots in, and Starscream and the other Decepticons tried in vain to hold them off before eventually pulling out. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
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Concurrently, Galvatron indulged in a second Super Energon immersion, which transformed him into a planet-sized titan. Starscream and the Decepticons harried the Autobots as they attempted to retreat in the face of this giant horror; then, when Optimus Prime attempted to battle Galvatron, Starscream kept Hot Shot from interfering. {{storylink|Destructive Power}} Prime and Galvatron's battle moved to Jungle Planet, where they both came under the influence of Unicron, whose consciousness still survived within Galvatron. Starscream continued to prevent anyone from coming between the two combatants, including even the other Decepticons. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} Galvatron finally managed to conquer Unicron's influence long enough to hurl himself into the new sun Primus had created from the Super Energon, preferring to perish than to live as a puppet. Starscream, ''loyal to the very end, flew alongside his leader and disappeared into the stellar flames with him.'' {{storylink|The Sun}}
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==''Cybertron'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[Michael Dobson]] (English), [[Takaya Kuroda]] (Japanese)|[[Xia Lei]] (Chinese), [[Mieczyslaw Moranski]] (Polish), [[Marco Kröger]] (German), [[Luis Carreño]] (Latin America - Spanish), [[Pauli Virta]] (Finnish)}}

[[File:Starscream cybertron stockfootage.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|[[Don Figueroa|Figueroa?]] I barely know 'er!]]

A decade after Starscream and Galvatron disappeared into Primus's sun, the deity's plan to contain Unicron's spark failed when the sun collapsed, becoming a deadly [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] that threatened Cybertron. The pair were freed, but were not unchanged: Galvatron was now Megatron again, wearing an [[Armor of Unicron|armor forged from Unicron's remains]], and Starscream's mind was his own once more. But within that mind grew a new ambition—now, Starscream sought to oust Megatron and become the leader of the Decepticons, then the universe.

From within their new base in Megatron's [[fire dimension]], the duo knew the time to strike had come when they learned that the ancient Transformer [[Vector Prime]] had approached the Autobots on Cybertron with information about the legendary [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, which could be used to seal the black hole. While Starscream caused a distraction, attacking the Autobots outside their base, Megatron teleported inside the complex and stole Vector Prime's [[Planet Map|map]] to the Cyber Planet Key locations, intending to use them for his own evil purposes. Starscream grappled with Landmine, and sent him tumbling toward the black hole, then carried his leader away to safety on the back of his vehicle mode. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} Following the map to an asteroid field that they believed to be the location of the first key, Megatron and Starscream's search came up empty; Megatron nearly destroyed the map in anger, but Starscream stopped him, having realized that it was ancient and improperly aligned to the current layout of the cosmos. Vector Prime and a team of Autobots then attacked them, but Starscream and Megatron repelled them and retained possession of the map. {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

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Starscream was eager to make the search for the Cyber Planet Keys the Decepticons' focus, but Megatron was intrigued by the Autobots' relocation to Earth and decided to investigate. The pair staged an attack on the Autobots, but were beaten back without their ever learning that their enemies had been constructing a hidden base. {{storylink|Haven}} They returned for another bout soon after, but an underhanded rear attack from Starscream only wound up activating Optimus Prime's [[Cyber Key|Cyber Key Power]], with which he repelled the villains. {{storylink|Hidden}}

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While Megatron departed Earth for [[Velocitron]] to seek the first Cyber Planet Key, Starscream, together with [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], was charged with searching Earth for the Keys' focusing device, the [[Omega Lock]]. Following the Autobots to a [[Mexico|Mexican]] museum that potentially held a lead to the Lock's location, Starscream unveiled his new Cyber Key-powered swords and engaged in a rematch with Landmine, who was still smarting after their previous battle. Outnumbered and with the museum lead proven false, Starscream called for retreat. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} Starscream repeated his strategy a while later, following the Autobots to the [[United Kingdom|British Isles]]; this time, he fought a little smarter, refusing to let the Autobots lure him into range of their ground-bound weaponry, but Thundercracker was not so wise, and brought defeat on the pair with his carelessness. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} The pair tried to get proactive after this, with Starscream staging an attack that kept the Autobots busy so that Thundercracker could follow their trail back to their secret headquarters, but they were duped with a fake base. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

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After a successful training session, Starscream met with Megatron to provide an update on his search for the Omega Lock. Met with the expected chastisement for his failures, Starscream began plotting for the future, secretly revealing that he had taken possession of the Planet Map at some point, and replaced Megatron's with a copy. After Megatron returned to Velocitron, Starscream discovered Thundercracker had tried to enact a plan of his own, luring the Autobots to him with a huge spotlight. He was quite willing to exploit the opportunity to put his training to the test, but when humans drew near their battleground, he surprised Optimus Prime by calling the fight off so that they could ensure their existence was kept secret from Earth's populace. Starscream then paid a brief visit to Velocitron, where he took Megatron's new goons [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] on a mission to menace [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] to test their capabilities. {{storylink|Speed}}
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Returning to Earth to continue his search for the Omega Lock, Starscream took Thundercracker in chasing a lead to west [[Africa]], but came up empty once again. They had more luck when they followed Vector Prime and the Autobots' human friends to the [[Sahara]], where they uncovered a ruined temple and what appeared to be the Omega Lock, but the discovery proved to be another facsimile. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} Starscream then accompanied Megatron to the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], home of the second Cyber Planet Key, where he was shocked by the bestial alternate modes of the native Transformers. Starscream advocated simply destroying the beast-bots and taking the Key, but Megatron favored subterfuge, so Starscream headed back to Earth. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} Once there, he picked up the Omega Lock search once again, trailing the Autobots to the [[Bermuda Triangle]] and battling them underwater. They discovered the ancient Cybertronian starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' hidden within the Triangle, which Vector Prime teleported away. {{storylink|Deep}} Starscream tracked the ''Atlantis'' to the dark side of the moon, but during the subsequent space battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, he was randomly attacked by the newly arrived [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], who then suddenly turned on the Autobots he had just helped, leaving all involved entirely mystified. The battle ended when the Autobot took possession of the Omega Lock from within the ''Atlantis'', and Starscream called retreat when the ship exploded. {{storylink|Ship}}
[[File:Race starscream offers hand.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Join me, and together, we can rule the universe as father and...dammit it's hard to do a good [[Darth Vader|Vader]] impression these days!]]
After outright refusing to obey Megatron's instructions to join him on Velocitron, Starscream decided to start making some decisions for himself, and expanded his forces by recruiting the disillusioned Autobot [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] to his cause. {{storylink|Race}} He even tracked down and brought the enigmatic Sideways into the Decepticon fold, though he newcomer messing with Starscream almost right away: when Starscream's fake map led Megatron to an empty sector of space, he radioed Starscream to discuss further action, and a disguised Sideways cut in on the transmission to dupe the pair into traveling to Jungle Planet for a battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|Savage}} Starscream stayed on Jungle Planet and watched as Megatron trained up for his next bout with Optimus Prime, secretly hoping to see the Autobot leader destroy Megatron. {{storylink|Sand}} He then joined the Decepticons in making a final play for Velocitron's Cyber Planet Key; they failed and the Autobots succeeded in acquiring the key and installing it in the Omega Lock, causing a release of energy that Starscream, out in space at the time, sensed. {{storylink|Champion}} [[File:Ice starscream menaces humans.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] The lock's signal led the Autobots to the Arctic, and Starscream and Mudflap followed them there to gain information about the mystery, menacing the Autobots' human allies in the process. The pair battled [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], who held them off until the other Autobots turned up, forcing Starscream to order withdrawal. {{storylink|Ice}}

Returning to Jungle Planet, Starscream and Sideways surreptitiously observed planet leader [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] preparing for a battle with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Honor}} Concerned for the battle's outcome, Megatron had Starscream and the other Decepticons attempt to prevent the Autobots from arriving at the designated hour, but their delaying tactics met with failure. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} Prime subsequently defeated Megatron and won the Jungle Planet's Cyber Planet Key, prompting a furious Megatron to lead Starscream and Thundercracker in a bombing run on Scourge's temple. Prime played a shell game with the Key to hide it from the Decepticons; deducing that [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] had the real key, Megatron and Starscream went after them. Starscream kept Snarl busy while Megatron tried to obtain the key, but the other Autobots rallied in time to fend the villains off. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}
[[File:Cyb ep23 stasis pods.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
When the ancient Autobot [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] was freed from his frozen prison on Earth, Starscream knew it was time to make his move. Professing to have divined from the Planet Map the location of the third Cyber Planet Key, he sent Megatron and the other Decepticons off to the depths of space, while he and Sideways headed for Earth and trailed Crosswise, intending to force from him the key's ''true'' location, somewhere on Earth. What Starscream found instead was a vast underground holding cell in which Crosswise had imprisoned the [[ancient Decepticon]]s of his time. Liberating the ancient Decepticons to serve him, Starscream sent them out to scour the planet for the key, pausing only to communicate with Megatron. As Starscream revealed his ambition to his ex-leader at last, the duplicate map he had given Megatron expanded into a metallic sphere that imprisoned the Decepticons, keeping them out of Starscream's way as his quest began in earnest. {{storylink|Trap}}
[[File:Cyb ep25 starscream victorious.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
The Autobots retaliated by confronting Starscream directly, but were forced to withdraw when he badly wounded Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}} Seeing no recourse, the Autobots had Crosswise's ally [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] recover Earth's Cyber Planet Key from its hiding place in preparation for a retreat to Velocitron. Starscream attempted to intercept Evac mid-transit, but failed; instead, he followed him back to the Autobots' base and fought his way through the entire Autobot army to get to the Omega Lock and the keys. Managing to take down every able Autobot—though losing a sword to Leobreaker in the process—Starscream confronted Optimus Prime himself, and was able to successfully purloin the lock and all three keys by firing upon the Autobots' human allies, thereby forcing Prime to abandon the fight to save them. {{storylink|Retreat}}
[[File:Cyb ep29 super screamer.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Retreating to a small volcanic island in the South Pacific, Starscream added the Earth key to the Omega Lock {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} and began the lengthy process of absorbing the energy of Primus that the lock started to emit. {{storylink|Critical}} {{storylink|Assault}} Eventually, the infusion of Primus's energy transformed Starscream into a skyscraper-sized giant, complete with a [[Transformer clothing#Headwear|crown of leadership]] and a new Cyber Key cannon to replace his lost sword. Bursting from the volcano's erupting cone, Starscream was soon faced with a freed and furious Megatron; both combatants began surging with such Energon power that the Autobots had to intervene to prevent them from coming into contact with one another and causing a catastrophic reaction. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Megatron soon broke off the fight to focus on acquiring the Omega Lock, leaving the Autobots to keep Starscream busy. The giant Decepticon used his new powers to levitate the shattered terrain, creating a barrier of rocks, but this proved the unexpected key to his defeat: uniting in purpose to navigate the debris field, Optimus Prime and Autobot aerial ace [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] combined into Sonic Wing Mode and brought Starscream to his knees. Defeated, the unconscious Starscream was teleported away to the remains of the ''Atlantis'' by Sideways to recuperate. {{storylink|United}}
[[File:Thunder-OhHi.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Starscream awoke a short time later, drained of much of the power the spark of Primus had granted him, but retaining his towering height. Learning from Sideways that, during his convalescence, the Autobots had used the Lock and Keys to transform Cybertron into the body of Primus himself, Starscream immediately made a beeline for the Transformers' homeworld. After a brief battle with the Autobots, he turned to attacking Primus directly, but the planet-sized god unveiled a pair of colossal cannons that blasted Starscream off into space. {{storylink|Balance}} During Starscream's attack on Primus, Sideways abducted the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], and Starscream returned with them to the ''Atlantis'' to supervise Sideways's attempt to download the location of the fourth Cyber Planet Key from the Mini-Con's memory. With that underway, Starscream returned to Cybertron to make another play for the Omega Lock; en route, he crossed paths with [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]], former member of his ancient Decepticon army, and forcibly instructed her to get the Lock for him. {{storylink|Memory (Cybertron)|Memory}} Afraid to disobey, Thunderblast instead tricked Starscream into coming down the planet's surface by professing she needed help carrying the Lock, leading to a battle between him and Megatron. When the Autobots got involved, Starscream withdrew to the ''Atlantis'' and warped the ship away to hide it from his enemies. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}
[[File:Cyb ep37 moon maces.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Preparing to depart for [[Gigantion]], home of the final Cyber Planet Key, the Autobots re-energized Primus's body so he could hold the black hole at bay during their absence. Unfortunately, Starscream sensed Primus's reawakening and warped the ''Atlantis'' onto the scene, plunging himself directly into the beam of energy Primus was firing in the singularity's heart. Absorbing Primus's energy through the beam, Starscream grew to planet-size and engaged his own living god in battle. The fight was short and none too sweet, as Starscream was bludgeoned into submission by weapons made from Cybertron's moons and drained of his excess power. {{storylink|Titans}}
[[File:GiantLandmine.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Using the co-ordinates derived from Jolt's memory, Starscream took the ''Atlantis'' to the spatial warp that led to Gigantion. He arrived at the same time as the Autobots on board the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' and opened fire on them, but they escaped his wrath. {{storylink|Warp}} Both ships made it through the warp, and Starscream set the damaged ''Atlantis'' down in a crevice on Gigantion's surface. The Autobots soon discovered and attacked the ship, intending to rescue their human friend [[Bud Hansen]], who had, unbeknownst to Starscream, been trapped in the bowels of the ship for some time. Starscream turned the ship's guns on the invading Autobots, but Gigantion native [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] gummed up his plan by burying the spaceship in tons of cement. {{storylink|City}} With the ''Atlantis'' lost to him, Starscream had to blast his way out of the crippled ship, and then began making his way down through the planet's many layers, heading for the Cyber Planet Key's resting place in the starship ''[[Lemuria (Cybertron)|Lemuria]]'' on Gigantion's lowest level. He arrived just behind Landmine, who used the Cyber Planet Key's power to temporarily turn himself into a giant, finally gaining the opportunity to revenge himself upon Starscream for the injuries he inflicted at the beginning of the black hole crisis. Starscream was blasted out of the ''Lemuria'' and sunk to the bottom of the lake in which it rested. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}
[[File:Cyb ep46 final strike.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Although put down by Landmine, Starscream was not out. Subsequently, Megatron—now Galvatron yet again—stole the Omega Lock and all four keys, and Starscream challenged him to a final battle for possession of them. Declaring that he had given himself over to his pursuit of power, and had no reason to hold back as he had nothing to lose, Starscream maintained the upper hand in the resultant clash, using his ability to increase the mass of his body and null cannons to reduce Galvatron to the verge of destruction. At the climatic point of the battle, Starscream and Galvatron both channeled unprecedented levels of energy, and so incredible was the reaction when the two fully-powered combatants collided that space and time itself was rent asunder by the final explosion. Starscream was hurtled into another dimension along with the interfering Sideways and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]], leaving only his crown drifting through space. {{storylink|Showdown (Cybertron)|Showdown}}
[[File:Unfinished starscream survives.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Eventually, after the black hole was sealed and Galvatron's ambition was thwarted, the Decepticon leader stood dejected on an asteroid, wondering what was next for him. Somehow, Starscream briefly reached out across the dimensions, apparently via the fire dimension, and mocked his former commander for giving up, fueling his rage and inspiring him to one last battle with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

As the Autobots made preparations to begin their new galaxy-spanning [[space bridge]] initiative, Wing Saber—having departed from the rest of the Autobots to continue with his "loner" lifestyle—radioed Optimus to report that he had found a lead on Starscream's trail and was pursuing it. Landmine and a reformed Mudflap departed to aid him, and would eventually encounter Starscream within what appeared to be the fire dimension. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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==''Cybertron'' comic==
[[File:Over-RunCybertron.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"Oh, Over-Run. Who will they ever find to replace you? ANYONE! Hahahahaha!"]]
During the early stages of the black hole crisis, the disembodied Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] recalled how Starscream, back when he was an Energon ghost, had killed his physical body just as he was uploading himself into Cybertron's planetary mainframe. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

{{note|This event would have taken place in unpublished issues of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: Energon (comic)|Energon]]'' comic; see [[Starscream (Armada)#Dreamwave Armada continuity|that section]] of Starscream's article for more details. The ''Cybertron'' comic, however, is set concurrently with the cartoon, making this conflation of continuities confusing. The [[Unicron Singularity]]'s unraveling effect on all of space and time, mentioned in the same scene as this flashback occurs, is responsible for combining the timelines in this way.}}

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Go for Unicron!

2019-08-06T10:39:07Z

PZAD457: /* Lost in translation */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=16
|title="Go for Unicron!"
|japanese=めざせ! ユニクロン
|romaji=Mezase! Unicron
|translation=Aim for! Unicron
|image=E16_titlecard.jpg
|caption=This is about when people started to reevaluate their [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)#Reception|opinions]] of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Shōji Tonoike]]
|director=[[Masayuki Ōseki]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[April 23|23 April]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[July 3]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Rodimus rescues Scorponok, while the Autobots launch a powerful new starship.''' 
or, 
'''GET IN THE SHIP!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] recalls [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]'s torture as the bait for a trap for [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]. Trapped against the planet's [[energon grid]], Scorponok screams in agony. Alpha Q observes and frets, promising that if it continues they will rescue him.

From [[Midway Gate Station 0-8]], [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] contacts [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. He's tracking the two [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s that [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] tagged; they're light years apart, in two different planetary systems. The [[Autobot]]s suspect their enemy has two bases.

[[File:Energon-Prowl-Pratfall.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Why? Why? Why was I programmed to feel pain?]]

Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] are growing bored waiting for a response for their trap, when a ship approaches. Aboard, [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] voice concerns about [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s plan to rescue Scorponok, but nevertheless refuse to let him go out solo.

The ship lands near Scorponok's position, and is intercepted by Starscream. A battle between him and the three Autobots ensues. Megatron and his troops arrive and attack; he trades words with Rodimus, revealing that they've clashed before. The fight continues. Rodimus [[Powerlinx]] with Prowl, and the three Autobots capably hold their own against Megatron's troops. When even Megatron takes a fall, he orders his damaged troops to retreat. Rodimus offers to transport the injured Scorponok back to his planet, eliciting surprise from the Decepticon. Alpha Q speaks, warning that Rodimus cannot be trusted.

On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]] presents a new craft he's developed: the ''[[Miranda II]]'', a massive, highly durable vessel powered by its own [[energon tower]], allowing the Autobots to expand their search for [[energon]]. Prime assembles his team, which to [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]'s surprise includes [[Misha Miramond|Misha]]. The ship launches. Its first mission is to destroy two transmitters "placed on either end of the planetary system", thereby destroying Unicron. The Decepticons detect the ship, and move to respond.

[[File:Energon-MirandaII-1st-Appearance.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Hovering like a [[Miranda Jones|loving wife and mother]].]]

The ''Miranda II'' deploys its [[Energon Ring]], generating a [[space bridge]], but the Decepticons arrive and prepare to attack. Misha prepares to deploy the ship's [[energon shield]], but [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] damages the Energon Ring before the space bridge can be activated. The [[Omnicon]]s, the only ones capable of handling the energon, deploy to repair it, while the Autobots engage the Decepticons. Ironhide defends the Omnicons, but accidentally knocks Snow Cat into them, leaving them dazed.

Kicker volunteers to head out and repair the space bridge. He suits up and heads into the explosive battlefield... only to immediately lose control and go tumbling head over heels. The Autobots coach him into regaining control, and Kicker sets to the repairs while Ironhide holds off Starscream. The bridge is repaired, and Misha activates both the bridge and the energon shield. As an alarmed Ironhide and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] both watch, the rapidly expanding shield grows toward Optimus and Megatron, who are engaged in battle. Demolishor flies in to push his leader aside, and is caught by the field. As a bright light engulfs him, Ironhide flashes back to their time on Earth together, and... rather calmly notes that they'd better get going.

[[File:Energon-Demolishor-Death.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Oh no, not again!]]

Demolishor begins to disintegrate, vows that Optimus Prime will pay for this, and then explodes. Ironhide watches and again notes that they should get in the ship, which he does backward. A small glowing [[spark]] descends from the explosion, landing in the palm of Megatron's hands. He leads his remaining troops away, while the ''Miranda II'' heads into the warp gate.

Amid a somber atmosphere on the bridge, Prime thanks Kicker for his help; Kicker modestly shrugs it off, thanks Misha for ''her'' help, and notes that there's still a lot more work ahead. As Ironhide gazes out the windows at the passing space, nobody much notices that their former comrade just [[death|died]].
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (9)
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (10)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (11)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (12)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (14)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (15)
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (16)
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (21)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (22)
* [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] (25)

|c2=
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (1)
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] (2)
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (3)
* [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (13)
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (17)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (18)

|c3=
* [[Carlos Lopez]] (5)
* [[Brian Jones]] (19)
* [[Kicker Jones]] (20)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (24)

|c4=
* [[Alpha Quintesson]] (4)
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb drones]] (7)
* [[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Divebomb stealth drone]] (8)
* [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (23)
}}

==Quotes==
"Oh my! We simply ''must'' help Scorponok!" 
"Don't worry. He will survive. But if it continues, we must rescue him." 
"But what if it's one of Megatron's ''traps''?!" 
"Quit your worrying!" 
"I can't help it! You ''know'' I have a soft spot for Scorponok!" 
"Be patient. We won't leave him to perish."
:—'''Alpha Q''' monologues

"Hang in there Kicker! Just use your body to control your momentum HEYYYYYY! You gotta do what I say, you understand? ...Use your body, Kicker! It'll help you move in zero gravity!"
:—'''Ironhide''' speaks in run-on sentences. Nonsensical run-on sentences.

"Just look what you've done to me. You will pay for this, Prime! Mark my words, you'll pay."
:—'''Demolishor''' seems only mildly annoyed about being killed.

"HURRY, GET IN THE SHIP!"
:—'''Ironhide'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "reaction" to the death of his old comrade Demolishor

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
* The original mission is simply to ''investigate'' the system where the transmitters have been located—not to destroy the transmitters! In ''Super Link'', Prime then vows that they won't return until they've destroyed Unicron. The dub somehow skews this into a statement that destroying the transmitters will also destroy Unicron.
* Ironhide's nonsense about "using your body" was originally a "you are not alone" pep talk.
* In what may be the single worst dubbing gaffe in the entire series, everyone's reactions to Demolishor's death are completely wiped away:
** In ''Super Link'', the flashback to Demolishor on Earth is the moment that Ironhide realizes that it was Demolishor who had been caught by the Energon grid. In ''Energon'', since nobody seems to notice Demolishor's plight, it comes off as completely random.
** When Demolishor pushes Ironhide out of the way in ''Super Link'', he yells, "MOVE!" and Ironhide is taken by surprise at this disruption. In the dub, he is ''completely unfazed'' by this event. In fact, the dub treats it as though this event didn't even happen- like the people watching the footage missed it (to be fair, it's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it sequence).
** Demolishor's "you'll pay for this" was originally an entreaty to Ironhide to remember him, along with a last "rookie" pot shot.
** Megatron's "this is far from over" was originally a quiet salute to Demolishor's final act.
** Ironhide's anguished yells of Demolishor's name are entirely replaced by him urging the others to board the ''Miranda II''. Ironically, in ''Super Link'', '''everyone else''' is urging Ironhide to get on board!
* The ending conversation on the bridge is somewhat reduced in impact, with Misha originally mentioning Kicker's fear of space, and he saying that he thinks he's moved on from it.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 13
* Stock footage: 2
* We need/they want energon: 2
* It's time to: 4
* We've gotta: 1
* (Let's) Do it/this: 7
* "Gimme a break": 1

===Animation and technical errors===
* Strongarm at one point refers to Skyblast as Ironhide.
* Ironhide is shown reporting to Kicker with Strongarm's voice.

===Continuity errors===
* Last episode ended with both the comet and Scorponok apparently annihilated against the energon grid. In a rather clumsy (and strangely animated) retcon, Scorponok survives when his particular chunk of the comet is hurled into space during the destruction of the comet, which now fragments instead of vaporizing and also is now made of rock instead of metal and now sort of flies off into space in a neatly funneled stream of rocks and did we mention that Scorponok is not even ''scratched'' after all this mistreatment?
* During Carlos's briefing, Inferno can't decide where to stand and jumps all over the place.

===Trivia===
*Throughout this episode, Rodimus is voiced by [[Brian Dobson]], instead of his regular voice actor, Brian's brother [[Paul Dobson|Paul]].
*In a typical case of ''Energon''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sluggish space opera plot pacing, the first third of this episode has nothing at all to do with the rest.
*Demolishor's anguished expression as he disintegrates on the energon shield is drawn by hand.
*Additionally, Demolishor is shown to have a normal eye underneath his right "monocle."

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

User talk:PZAD457

2019-08-04T07:48:23Z

PZAD457: /* "Poses" article */

==About your file names for the Force Chip pictures==
All Caps Lock isn't necessary. [[User:FigureGunplaFan|FigureGunplaFan]] ([[User talk:FigureGunplaFan|talk]]) 01:43, 27 June 2019 (EDT)

WHat are you talking about? -PZAD457
:Names like "File:2007 AUTOBOT KEY 2.jpg". --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 06:52, 27 June 2019 (EDT)

Ok. Feel free to change.-PZAD457
:Just remember this for future reference. We shouldn't have to change the names, they should be uploaded with proper names in the first place. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] ([[User talk:Khajidha|talk]]) 08:41, 27 June 2019 (EDT)

Alright. I will keep that in mind. -PZAD457。

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Really recommend use the "Show preview" button down there before you click "Save page", so we don't see a ton of micro-edits. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] ([[User talk:Lonegamer78|talk]]) 05:52, 2 July 2019 (EDT)

Good suggestion! Thk u. -PZAD457

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Please keep screencaps to 150kb or less if it can be helped. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 08:55, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
:Also, '''DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES''' upload screenshots with watermarks for illegal streaming sites. Don't think I didn't notice that "Kissanime" in the corner of the last Energon comparison you put up. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 10:33, 7 July 2019 (EDT)
::We already warned you once about uploading screens of reuploads on filesharing sites. TFWiki does not condone piracy. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:58, 13 July 2019 (EDT)

Sorry, I did not notice the watermark. I don't have a Transformers: Armada DVD to capture this either. -PZAD457

== "Brutality" article ==

I am not sure exactly what that article was for, but in general we only have articles for official concepts. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 06:10, 8 July 2019 (EDT)
:Stop uploading pictures of every character in Cybertron getting beaten up. The screenshot quality is poor, none of them are properly tagged, and they're not helping any of the articles. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 00:46, 13 July 2019 (EDT)

=="Poses" article==
This... is just the "brutality" article again, isn't it? An excuse to make an image archive of... stuff. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] ([[User talk:M Sipher|talk]]) 03:46, 4 August 2019 (EDT)

Shouldn't there be a gallery where characters pose after every single stock footage in Transformers Cybertron? there are even stuff like that in Transformers Energon. -PZAD457

Detour (episode)

2019-07-20T09:05:19Z

PZAD457: /* Animation or technical errors */

{{disambig3|Detour}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=15
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=16
|title="Detour"
|japanese=野獣転生! ライガージャック
|romaji=Yajū Tensei! Ligerjack
|translation=Wild Beast Reincarnation! Ligerjack
|image=Cyb ep15 overhaul reformatted.jpg
|caption="By the [[Burning justice|power]] of JUNGLE PLANET!"
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Mitsuru Kawasaki]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[April 23]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[October 7]], 2005 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Hot Shot teaches Override the meaning of Autobot honor during the second heat of the great race, while Overhaul faces a challenge of his own as he trains hard to beat Scourge.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Cyb ep15 barbequed overhaul.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|"Jeez, Scourge, ever heard of Mentos?"]]

On the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] arrives to observe the fight between [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] from a distance. Overhaul has the upper hand until Scourge activates his [[Cyber Key]] and uses his flame breath to turn it around. [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] decides that it is going too far, and leaps from the sidelines to snatch Overhaul out of the path of what would have been Scourge's finishing blow.

On Earth, [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] tries to tell both his parents and Mr. [[Stanton]] about the exciting events of the first heat of the great race on [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]], but his tale is so incredible that none of them believe he could be describing a real race. As Coby and [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] walk along the street, however, they are observed by a now-familiar [[Mike Franklin|government agent]], who is listening in on their conversation, and remarks that it sounds real to him...

[[File:Cyb ep15 pedestrians.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|That's one way to stay motivated while jogging: have a gigantic monster truck tailgate you.]]

Meanwhile, on Velocitron, the second stage of the great race begins, with much pomp and ceremony. The specialised track challenges the races immediately with a section so narrow as to prevent any overtaking, so [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] uses his Cyber Key power to take an early lead. In the back of the pack, [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] fruitlessly attempts to pass [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]], but [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] easily weaves his way past the competition thanks to his small size, coming out of the stretch in fourth place.

With [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] and [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] right behind him, Hot Shot navigates huge speed bumps with a little help from Coby before hitting another obstacle: a flight of stairs! As he struggles to drive down them, Override shows him up by simply transforming to [[robot mode]] and running down them. Hot Shot follows suit as Dirt Boss nips at their heels, but the lead is suddenly taken by Ransack, who uses his Cyber Key power to boost over their heads. The little sneak avails of his lead to sabotage the signs in a maze-like urban section of the track, sending everyone else on the eponymous detour while he and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] head off on the correct path. [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] tips Hot Shot off to the switch, so he and Dirt Boss decide to jump down to the correct road, beneath the one they've been diverted to. Seeing no reason for him to share this information, Override is reluctant to believe Hot Shot when he tells her about the trick, but he assures her that he'll prove he can beat her fair and square, and the three racers get back on the right track.

Back on the Jungle Planet, Overhaul is attempting to build a resistance to Scourge's fire attacks by immersing himself in lava. Watching his progress, Snarl pontificates about violence only breeding more violence, but all Overhaul does is yell at him for interrupting his earlier fight, thus marring his honour.

[[File:Cyb ep15 need you to explain.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2| You know, there's actually a surprising lack of fanfiction about these two...]]

Back with the race, which is proceeding at a pace exciting enough to get even [[Vector Prime]] worked up, Hot Shot and Override are alone at the fore participating in some banter. Trailing far behind are Landmine, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], who is exhausted after failing to pace himself earlier. Deducing that their chances of winning are rapidly diminishing, Ransack and Crumplezone decide to fall back on their favourite strategy: take down as many racers as they can on their way to the finish line.

Activating his Cyber Key, Crumplezone opens fire on the ceiling of a tunnel, causing a partial cave-in. Override's vision is blocked by the dust, causing her to crash and land in the path of a huge chunk of rubble. Hot Shot transforms and smashes the rubble, both saving and confusing Override, who asks him why he stopped to help her when he could have won the race otherwise. He explains that it's the Autobot spirit to always help others in need, before rejoining the race as Dirt Boss roars past. Override watches him go and mulls this over, until Brakedown shakes her out of her reverie, and they leap back into the race. Clocker, Red Alert and Landmine drop out to help [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] fight the fire caused by Crumplezone's blast, and so Dirt Boss claims victory, followed by Hot Shot in second and Override in third. Optimus praises Hot Shot, but on Earth, Bud complains that he would have won if he hadn't stopped to help "that girl".

[[File:Cyb ep15 birth of leobreaker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|THE CIRCLE OF LIIIIIIIIIIIIFE!]]

On the Jungle Planet, Overhaul again approaches Scourge's palace, quickly dispatching [[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] and [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]] to reach the planet leader and challenge him to battle once again. As they fight, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] appears behind Snarl and attacks him for interfering in the earlier battle. Overhaul is distracted by Snarl's plight, and Scourge takes the opportunity to use his fire attack, but Overhaul can now withstand the heat of his flames, thanks to his training. Seeing this, Megatron kicks Snarl into Overhaul and tells Scourge to destroy them both. As Scourge brings his axe down, Overhaul thrusts himself between Snarl and the blade, protecting his friend even as Scourge rains down blow after blow upon him. Overhaul has an epiphany, and begins to feel the power of Jungle Planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]] course through him. Beseeching the key for its power, he scans a carving of a lion, and is reformatted into a powerful new feline form. With his new speed and power, Overhaul takes down all the shocked Decepticons around him before scooping up Snarl and carrying him off into the safety of the nearby jungle. Once safe, he ascends a rocky peak and declares to the world that he has embraced his destiny...that he is Overhaul no more...that he is now Leobreaker!
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] (2)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul/Leobreaker]] (3)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (4)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (15)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (18)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (19)
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] (20)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] (21)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (24)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (25)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (26)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (27)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (29)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]] (5)
*[[Undermine (Cybertron)|Undermine]] (6)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (7)
*[[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] (16)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (22)
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (23)

|c3=
*[[Coby Hansen]] (8)
*[[Bud Hansen]] (9)
*[[Robert Hansen]] (10)
*[[Mrs. Hansen]] (11)
*[[Stanton]] (12)
*[[Mike Franklin]] (13)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (28)

|c4=
*Race announcer (14)
}}

==Quotes==
"Ah, you got no pride! There's nothing more annoying than ''pedestrians''!"
:—'''Dirt Boss''' takes offense to Hot Shot and Override transforming to take the stairs.

"Nannynanny poo poo, you caaan't catch me!"
:-'''Ransack''' is not a humble racer.

"YES!" 
"..." 
"Uh... I mean... he's doing very well." 
"Mmm-hmn."
:—'''Vector Prime''' isn't quite as good as '''Optimus Prime''' at keeping his enthusiam in check.

"I can feel its heat. Feel something...deeper. Something about this place... the Cyber Planet Key. The power to remake a planet. The power to remake a man. I hear it! I hear you, spark of the Jungle Planet! I... I AM REBORN!"
:—'''Overhaul's''' last line.

"I have embraced my destiny. I am of Jungle Planet. I am Overhaul no more — I AM LEOBREAKER!"
:—'''Leobreaker's''' first line.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===

*In ''Galaxy Force'', Hot Shot ''ignores'' Coby's advice for dealing with the speed bumps, while in ''Cybertron'', he follows it.
*Once Hot Shot and Override are back on track, ''Galaxy Force'' sees Override press the issue of why Hot Shot told her about the Decepticons' deception a little more heavily, with Hot Shot dismissing the issue and telling her to focus on the race. ''Cybertron'' replaces it with more good-natured race banter. Immediately thereafter, ''Galaxy Force'' has Override strain on the final fast turn of the race, while in ''Cybertron'', she takes it smoothly enough to keep trading barbs with Hot Shot.
*Rather than bemoan his decision to help a girl as in ''Cybertron'', in ''Galaxy Force'', Bud simply claims that Hot Shot would have won the race if it hadn't been for the Decepticons. After all, Override's not a girl in ''Galaxy Force''!

===Animation or technical errors===
[[File:Stockbackground error.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
*For Stanton's brief appearance in this episode, ''Cybertron'' mistakenly dubs him as if he was Coby's father, a mistake evidently made because the character is only seen from behind for a few seconds.
*''Cybertron'' goofs again when the racers are introduced, claiming there are only eight, when there are in fact nine (Crumplezone, Ransack, Clocker, Breakdown, Red Alert, Landmine, Dirt Boss, Hot Shot, and Override).
*When Dirt Boss slams behind Hot Shot after the speed bumps, his windows flash as though he was speaking. However, he has no lines.
*When Ransack passes Override and Hot Shot on the stairs, he doesn't have his Cyber Key-activated thrusters deployed, despite using them (complete with stock footage) to pass them in the first place.
*As the racers enter the tunnel, Crumplezone's cockpit flashes as though he's speaking, but he has no lines. Later on, Overhaul suffers a similar error, but in [[robot mode]].
*When Override transforms to tackle the stairs, it is a stock background used by the Decepticons, when it should have been an Autobot.

===Real-world references===
*As he sails over the heads of his fellow racers, Ransack chuckles "I believe I can fly!" referencing the {{w|R. Kelly}} {{w|I Believe I Can Fly|song of the same name}}.

===Trivia===
*There was a break of a few weeks between the airing of "[[Race]]" and this episode, as ''Cybertron'' moved from [[Cartoon Network]] to [[Kids' WB]], and began airing over again from the beginning. The show aired daily as opposed to weekly, however, so the gap was quickly closed, and new episodes proceeded to air every weekday until the end of October.
*The unidentified actor who has been standing in for [[Ryan Hirakida]] as Bud since "[[Hero (episode)|Hero]]" continues to voice the character in this episode.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 04 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Shockblast

2019-07-20T08:47:52Z

PZAD457: /* Energon cartoon */

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{{disambig3.5|the ''Energon'' Decepticon|the Generation 1 Decepticon whose ''Alternators'' toy was named "Shockblast"|Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave}}
{{disambig2|the Transformer|the weapon|Shock blast cannon}}
:''Shockblast is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Shockblast energon.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|No, the toy doesn't have that hose. Or that arm joint.]]
'''Shockblast''' packs an incredible amount of strength and firepower inside his chassis, and he knows it. He's brash, arrogant, sarcastic, and fearless, even willing to challenge the might of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] directly. He's also a sociopath, casually killing solely for the fun of it. He revels in destruction, and he's not particularly bothered which side is doing the exploding.

Shockblast is the brother of [[Six Shot]]. He has an unspecified history with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]; the two hate each other, probably because Shockblast is a jerk.

{{quote|Don't trust Shockblast. Shockblast BAD.|[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]|"[[Shockblast: Rampage]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:Energon V4 Decepticons.jpg|thumb]]

When [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] attempted to break into an [[Autobot]] island facility, Shockblast scrambled the security system with an electromagnetic pulse from orbit. However, when the plan went wrong, [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] nailed Shockblast with cannon-fire, despite the Decepticon being in low orbit. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 3}}

Later, Shockblast was part of the Decepticon party that had cornered [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and a wounded [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. However, Shockblast was blown away by the combined power of Optimus and the newly arrived [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 4}}
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===''Energon'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Nobutoshi Canna]] (Japanese)|[[Fredrik Beckmann]] (Swedish), [[Leopoldo Ballesteros]] (Spain - Spanish), [[Ossi Valo]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Veeti Kallio]] (Finnish, unknown episodes), [[Fabio Boccanera]] (Italian)}}

{{noteslonly}}

[[File:Energon-Shockblast-Prison.jpg|thumb|left|Minor setback!]]

''Shockblast was a member of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]'s platoon prior to Tidal Wave being called to Earth. After eliminating their Autobot enemies, he grew bored and began to attack and destroy his own Decepticon allies. Following the end of the Mini-Con war, Shockblast and [[Six Shot]] made efforts to end the uneasy peace, and so were eventually captured by the Autobot/Decepticon coalition some time between the death of [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and the appearance of [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]].''

Shockblast was held prisoner deep inside [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], under near-constant supervision due to his status as a dangerous Decepticon war criminal. During a Decepticon uprising following Megatron's return, Shockblast escaped and slaughtered most of the Autobot guards, and even a few Decepticons as he made his way to freedom. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} In the chamber of [[Primus]] he used [[Padlock (Energon)|Padlock]] as a shield to secure safe passage, then shot the 'bot dead from behind once he got free. This earned him the ever-lasting hatred of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Dagger]], Padlock's partner. Shockblast radioed Megatron from the surface, offering his services in destroying Cybertron's energon towers in exchange for passage off the planet. Megatron decided to add Shockblast to his team, and dispatched Tidal Wave to Cybertron to retrieve him. The two immediately began to squabble, reviving their old enmity. Shockblast damaged Cybertron's [[energon grid]] before fleeing the planet, leaving a gap in the Autobots' defenses. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

[[File:Energon-Shockblast-Rides-Tidal-Wave.jpg|thumb|"Mush my slave, mush!"]]

Shockblast proved difficult to work with, and spent much of his time insulting and belittling the other Decepticons—so much so that when Unicron began attacking his "tenants", Tidal Wave initially blamed Shockblast. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Nonetheless, he was quickly given command of Megatron's troops and told to lead an assault on Cybertron to destroy the rest of the energon grid. Wing Dagger attempted to capture Shockblast during this attack, but Shockblast maneuvered him beneath a toppling Energon Tower. Unfortunately, Tidal Wave was severely damaged as the tower fell due to Shockblast's own carelessness, and the Decepticons under his command pulled back. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

Shockblast led a group of Terrorcons on another raid to Cybertron, blasting open the energon core so that the Battle Ravages could feed off Primus's power directly. The raid was largely successful, and Megatron even complimented Shockblast on a job well done, but Shockblast regarded Megatron with a high level of contempt. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} As the Autobots invaded Unicron during his reactivation phase, Shockblast openly declared his desire to overthrow Megatron to anyone who would listen. Megatron heard his boasting echo through the bowels of Unicron, but paid it little mind. Shockblast then ran wild throughout Unicron, blasting Optimus Prime as he was about to approach Megatron for personal combat. Shockblast stormed into Megatron's throne room himself to take control, but faced Starscream's blade instead. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} As Optimus and Megatron clashed again, Shockblast interrupted them once more, but soon fell into the spatial rift that had opened due to the conflict over Unicron's power. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

[[File:E28 titlecard.jpg|thumb|left|Still a minor setback!!]]

On the other side of the [[Rift|rift in space]], Shockblast crashlanded alone on [[Iron Planet]]. Surrounded by Autobots, he was confronted by the reborn Wing Dagger, now known as [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]]. The former detention guard was given the opportunity to fulfill his duty, and Shockblast and Wing Saber fought an extended one-on-one duel until Wing Saber ultimately triumphed, securing Shockblast and avenging Padlock. Shockblast was chained to a rock and held prisoner by the Autobots. {{storylink|Protection}} Shockblast whiled away the time imprisoned insulting his guard [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]. For a time, Megatron refused to rescue him, ignoring Shockblast's radio calls for help. He finally freed Shockblast, but subsequently demoted him to the bottom of the ranks for his treachery. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} This left him in the unenviable position of relying on the likes of [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] for keen, tactical observations in combat. Shockblast churned with anger at having to deal with his nit-witted commanding officers. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Still, Megatron continued to offer him opportunities to blow stuff up, so Shockblast wasn't completely depressed. He destroyed [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]]'s shuttle while the Autobots prepped an energon tower from Cybertron to defend Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}} Bulkhead got his revenge, though, when he beat Shockblast up and down [[Ocean Planet]] like the amateur whippersnapper he was. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

''Shockblast was painfully schooled by Bulkhead again on the rebirthed [[Planet Q]]. Bulkhead just casually leaned on his staff giving orders while pinning Shockblast helplessly to the ground. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

Shockblast's habit of muttering insults to Megatron came back to haunt him when the Decepticon leader overheard the quips. He spent the next little while kicking Shockblast's aft up and down Unicron until [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] stepped in and reminded Megatron that Shockblast was still a useful pawn. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

[[File:Shockblast tentacles.jpg|thumb|Tentacles. In a Japanese cartoon. This isn't going to end well...]]

When Megatron dispatched the Decepticons into battle for one last supply of energon, Shockblast secretly remained behind aboard Unicron. He seemed to have mischief in mind, but a shockwave caused him to stumble out of his hiding place in Megatron's throne room before he could carry out any plots against his leader. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Shockblast briefly appeared in the battle on Unicron's surface with the Autobots, inadvertently showing [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] an entrance passageway into the Chaos-Bringer's interior. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

[[File:Shockblast smoosh.jpg|left|thumb|...Told ya.]]
Shockblast eventually tricked Megatron and attempted to assume control of Unicron in his stead. The full power of Unicron proved too much for him to handle, however; it drove him insane, sending him on a mindless rampage under Unicron's control. He crashed on [[Blizzard Planet]], where Optimus Prime battled him while trying to reach past Unicron's influence to reawaken the real Shockblast. Prime's words worked, and Shockblast managed to free himself. He turned his firepower on Unicron, but the Chaos Bringer brought one fist down on the surface of Blizzard Planet, and Shockblast was crushed to death before Prime's horrified eyes. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}

[[File:Shockblast Energy.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]

Sometime later, a virtual copy of Shockblast appeared in an Autobot training simulation alongside his brother, Sixshot. {{storylink|Distribution}}
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===''Energon'' comic===
Shockblast intercepted the [[Ocean City]] schematics [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] used to infiltrate the Autobot installation. {{storylink|Perspective}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Later on, Shockblast and [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] expressed concern that Megatron was losing his edge, after ordering a series of attacks on minor energon installations instead of going after greater scores. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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==Toys==
===Energon===
[[File:Energon Shockblast toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I transform into nothing!]]
*'''Shockblast''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-14'''
**''Accessories'': Missile

: Shockblast transforms into a Cybertronic laser-tank, plus has a third satellite-cannon-thing mode. His cannon-arm contains a spring-loaded missile launcher and an electronic sound gimmick (which refuses to shut up most of the time). His design is obviously a [[homage]] to the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].

: Many specimens of this toy have the same problem: in satellite mode, a peg on one of his legs will not fit into the corresponding slot to hold the mode together. Also, his torso connects to his legs via a ''very'' small hinge, which is quite susceptible to breaking.

: The Japanese version of Shockblast, named '''Laserwave''', differs from the Hasbro release, with slightly more detailed paint deco and using a cooler grey plastic colour.

: This mold was also used to make ''Energon'' [[Six Shot]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Shockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Shockblast's right shoulder-armor was used for the shoulders of the [[Autobot nurse]] [[generic]] model in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]].
*Shockblast's design was also used as the model for [[Cryotek (Universe)|Cryotek]]'s pre-beast body in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" and ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]].
*Shockblast probably would've been called "Shockwave" if it wasn't for the fact that [[Hasbro]] didn't have the [[trademark]] for the name "Shockwave" at the time. This is supported by at least two facts: He's called "Laserwave" in the Japanese version ("Laserwave" is Generation 1 Shockwave's Japanese name), and a year later, a [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Alternators|second Shockwave homage figure]] was released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, also officially called "Shockblast", but sporting a license plate that reads "SHKWAV". Hasbro has subsequently reclaimed the "Shockwave" trademark. The "Shockblast" trademark was subsequently used by Hasbro for [http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/shockblast.shtml new toys] of a ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' character who was previously named "Shockwave" as well. Presumably, Hasbro doesn't want to [[Transformers names in other Hasbro lines|share names between their different brands]] anymore, and since "Shockwave" is apparently considered more of a ''Transformers'' name than a ''G.I. Joe'' name, the substitute name is used for the latter franchise instead.
*Regardless of his name, Shockblast evidently qualifies as a Shockwave in Hasbro's eyes, as he features prominently in Shockwave's [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] nomination video.
*In a rather poetic turn of events, Shockblast's death—being crushed by Unicron—mirrors the demise that was written for his [[Shockwave_(G1)/Generation_1_cartoon_continuity#The_Transformers_cartoon|G1 counterpart]] in the original ''Transformers'' film, though ultimately not implemented. Whether this was ''intentional'' or not is inconclusive however.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Laserwave''' (レーザーウェーブ ''Rēzāwēbu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhèndàngbō''' (China, 震荡波, "Shockwave")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Pöröly''' ("Sledge"), '''Sokkoló''' ("[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle]]", "Shocker")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Shockblast
|disambig=Shockwave (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon who's to blame for everything from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]], the loyal Decepticon spy from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|''Animated'']].
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon beastmaster and killing machine from [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|''Dark of the Moon'']].
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], the logical Decepticon scientist from the [[Aligned continuity family]].
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)|Shockwave]], the Decepticon mad scientist from [[Transformers: Cyberverse (franchise)|''Cyberverse'']].}}

[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Satellites]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Jolt (Cybertron)

2019-07-20T05:08:11Z

PZAD457: /* Fiction */

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{{disambig3|Jolt}}
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:''Jolt is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Gigantion]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cybertron Jolt1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hero, avatar of Primus, key to the Giant Planet. Also a YouTube addict.]]
'''Jolt''' is the biggest geek you'll ever find. He spends hours surfing the Intarwebs soaking in [[Earth]] culture and catching up on all his favorite webcomics, making him a perfect companion to cinephile [[Bud Hansen]], whom he calls "Bud-Dude." (He doesn't realize how extremely dorky that sounds.) Despite how awkwardly he sometimes applies this knowledge, Jolt does know amazing amounts of trivia about [[Earth]]. Before the [[Unicron Singularity]]'s threat, however, Jolt claims to never have heard of the place, so how he arrived on the planet an expert is something to ponder.

Jolt possesses the ability to warp himself (and potentially beings very near him) from place to place by clasping his fingers together and spinning his rotors just so. He can't warp if his rotors are jammed or if he's in too small a space for them to have room to spin. This power comes in handy as he travels with [[Vector Prime]], [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]], and the other two members of the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Hōko Kuwashima]] (Japanese)|[[Fabrizio Mazzotta]] (Italian), [[Janne Porkka]] (Finnish)}}

After arriving on Earth and meeting the humans [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], and [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], [[Vector Prime]] summoned forth Jolt, [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]], and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]]. The three Mini-Cons' sudden appearance startled Coby, causing him to drop his satchel containing several mechanics magazines. From these magazines, Jolt scanned a helicopter alternate mode. Jolt then recognized a logo on Lori's shirt as being the symbol for the [[Omega Lock]]. Vector Prime extrapolated that this signified that the Omega Lock was likely hidden on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

Jolt subsequently aided his Autobot allies in constructing a secret base on Earth. After Lori criticized [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]]'s initial design for the base, Jolt proposed an alternate design, more to her specifications. When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] were detected heading towards Earth once more, Jolt helped finish the base's stealth coating while [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], and Vector Prime kept the villains at bay. The base was successfully shielded from enemy sensors, ensuring its continued concealment. {{storylink|Haven}}

Keeping a low profile proved to be difficult for many Autobot refugees on Earth, and so Jolt assisted Coby, Lori, and Bud in acclimating them to their new situation. Jolt contributed to the refugees' disguises by providing them with holographic drivers. {{storylink|Hidden}}

The Autobots, having secured their secret presence on Earth, next moved on to tracking down the Omega Lock, hidden away somewhere on the planet. Seeing as Jolt could only cover so much ground with his limited air-speed, he and Bud instead turned to the internet for leads. They found one pointing towards a museum in [[Mexico]]. Arriving there in the dead of night, Jolt was sent clambering for cover when Starscream and Thundercracker attacked. The Mini-Cons and the children were shielded from a stray shot by Landmine, who then helped his fellow Autobots in beating back the villains. Though the lead turned out to be a false start, Vector Prime was able to uncover the coordinates of the Speed Planet from the museum's imitation Omega Lock. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Vector Prime began teaching Jolt, Six-Speed, and Reverb to open dimensional gates as he did with his temporal powers, though the Mini-Cons were much more limited in using these portals: they could only create "mini-dimension gates." The elder Cybertronian otherwise continued to scour the globe for the Omega Lock, leaving Jolt behind to analyze data on the "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" depicting it on many historical relics. Bud approached Jolt while he was attending to these duties, and begged the Mini-Con to take him up into space. Incapable of fulfilling the boy's wish himself, Jolt turned to Scattorshot and convinced him to take Bud up into orbit via the Autobots' space bridge. Though Jolt tried to keep a lid on Bud's venture, eventually Coby and Lori got him to spill the beans... and found that Scattorshot had run into trouble. A stray Decepticon shot had stranded Scattorshot and Bud in zero-gravity, with a limited supply of oxygen in their protective force-field. The Autobots out in the field were alerted to the situation, which only grew more dire as it unfolded. Thanks to a man-made satellite crashing into Jetfire as he tried to attend to them, Bud and Scattorshot were sent plummeting down at a dangerous speed. Before the duo impacted the ground, Jolt was able to fly up to them and opened one of his mini-dimensional gates. Through it, Bud and Scattorshot were safely teleported back to Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} Later, the Mini-Cons were called to a meeting, where Optimus discussed his next plan: putting an end to the Decepticons' continued attempts at tracking down their base. From the safety of the real base, Jolt and the others watched as Thundercracker was lured to a decoy base, which he was allowed to destroy. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After hearing the kids talk of their day out at the movies, Jolt asked if he could join them on their next outing. They approved, suggesting he pass himself off as a cosplaying fanboy to blend in with the other moviegoers. Later that evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a beacon depicting the Atlantis Pattern, emanating from some nearby woods. Jolt was the first on-scene, and discovered that the whole set-up was a Decepticon trick. He then pulled back to a safer distance, and warned his team when he noticed some humans inbound. As neither side wanted to be discovered by more of the locals, the battle was brought to an abrupt halt, and all combatants withdrew. {{storylink|Speed}}

During some downtime, Jolt was happy to learn more about Earth by channel surfing, but the other Mini-Cons and the children soon grew bored. On Bud's suggestion, they all headed into town for "play-dates" at the children's houses. Jolt gave Lori a lift in his helicopter mode, but on their way Six-Speed and Reverb, then carrying Bud and Coby, were pulled over by the police. Jolt was unsure on how to deal with the situation, as interfering with the local authority was against his Prime Directive, but his passenger convinced him to bend the rules for the boys' sake. Jolt had Reverb and Six-Speed use their holographic displays to trick the officers into thinking the vehicles they had pulled over were being driven by the [[Gabriella Constanza (Cybertron)|President of the United States]] and her [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]]. With the officers sufficiently baffled by this turn of events, the group made good on their escape. Jolt joined Reverb, Coby and Bud at the Hansen household, where a collection of family photos grabbed his attention. The photos prompted a discussion on "family," and Coby explained the concept to the alien robot best he could. Then the boys' parents returned home unexpectedly. Coby scrambled to hide his guests from being discovered, narrowly succeeding in his task. Having once more avoided being discovered by adults, Coby and Jolt enjoyed watching a sunset together, only for the moment to be spoiled by a tremor. After meeting back up with Lori and Six-Speed, Jolt contacted Optimus for help, and analyzed the source of the geological disturbance. His scans showed that the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] was about to collapse into an underground reservoir, which would flood [[Rockville]], to disastrous results. The Autobots were unable to come up with a solution to save the town, but Coby was struck with inspiration. By pumping out the water before the mountain collapsed, the Autobots allowed the terrain shift without endangering anyone. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Returning to the search for the Omega Lock once again, Jolt accompanied Vector Prime and the children to a tropical island, only to meet yet another dead end. The children had a brief discussion with Vector Prime on the subject of his temporal powers, during which Jolt joked that he had the ability to halt time. Vector Prime hushed him, saying that such abilities shouldn't be talked about in such levity, and the group moved on to their next destination: the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]]. Finding the ruins they sought buried under the dunes, Jolt called headquarters for assistance, receiving it in the form of Optimus Prime and Jetfire. Once the ancient city was excavated, the Autobots found what appeared to be the Omega Lock on open display within it! But before they could get to it, the Decepticons appeared and pummeled down Optimus, Vector Prime, and Jetfire. Jolt instructed the children to run while he defended the Lock with Reverb and Six-Speed, but all three Mini-Cons were utterly destroyed by Megatron's "Meteor Attack." Distraught over their untimely end, Vector Prime made use of his temporal abilities to undo the Mini-Cons' death. As events played out again, Jolt, Six-Speed, and Reverb opted to run for cover alongside the children, allowing Megatron free access to the artifact. This Omega Lock turned out to be yet another duplicate, and the Decepticons left as soon as they uncovered as much. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

After setting up a network of civilian Autobots to help in their search, the Autobots received word that [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] was under attack from Thundercracker. Jolt was dispatched to come to her aid. The Autobot civilian then led the team to a stone with the Atlantis pattern inscribed on it. Though it wasn't the Omega Lock itself, the inscription did detail the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}}

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The next iteration of the Atlantis pattern was spotted near the ocean floor, and Jolt traveled alongside the rest of the Autobots to the bottom of the [[Bermuda Triangle]] to reach the seal. Tasked with exploring the nearby area while the rest of the team cleared rubble from it, Jolt, Six-Speed, Reverb, Vector Prime, and the children found their way into a cavern, which ultimately led to a control room. They discovered that Atlantis wasn't a city, but an ancient Cybertronian ship that had crashed during Earth's prehistory! In order to keep it out of the Decepticons' reach, Vector Prime activated the craft and teleported it away with only himself, the kids and Mini-Cons aboard. {{storylink|Deep}} With the Atlantis safely hidden in the shadow of the moon, Jolt joined the others in searching through its labyrinthine corridors, and eventually discovered the Omega Lock in the bowels of the ship. Though Megatron appeared to claim the artifact, triggering the ship's self-destruct mechanism in the process, Optimus caught up to the Decepticon and fought him for it. Each taking one of the humans within themselves for protection, the Mini-Cons escaped the ''Atlantis'' with Vector Prime's help. Optimus emerged victorious, and then left for the Speed Planet with Vector Prime and Landmine while the children and the Mini-Cons were returned to Earth by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Ship}}

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With most of the team off-planet, the Mini-Cons and the kids were tasked with tracking down a few artifacts of interest. Jolt, Reverb, and Six-Speed brought the kids to a nearby university campus, where they managed to locate the first item in their scavenger hunt: an ancient Cybertronian gear, held in the office of Professor [[Lucy Suzuki]]. After confirming the artifact's location, the team drove on to South America to track down the next artifact on their list. {{storylink|Race}} Jolt managed to make it back to Autobot headquarters in time to catch the start of the second heat for Velocitron's Planet Cup race, cheering Hot Shot on as he secured his qualification for the next race. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} Coby eventually grew tired of watching Hot Shot race via a monitor screen, and convinced the Mini-Cons to escort him to the Speed Planet so they could watch the competition in-person. {{storylink|Savage}} Jolt gave Coby a bird's-eye view of the whole event by flying him over the race track. When Hot Shot got caught in a sand vortex, Jolt and Coby revealed their presence in order to help him out... only to find that Jolt couldn't fly low enough to offer assistance; the sand threatened to clog up his rotors. Thankfully [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]], one of the Autobots' local allies, came to Hot Shot's aid. Unfortunately, [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]], a local thug aligned with the Decepticons, also caught sight of the situation. Jolt stepped in once more, this time preventing any enemy fire from reaching Hot Shot, allowing the Autobot to finish the race. Having been found out by the rest of the Autobot team, Jolt was about to be sent back to Earth, only for Hot Shot to request he, Coby, and the other Mini-Cons be allowed to stay and help him in the final leg of the race. Optimus Prime allowed it. {{storylink|Sand}}

Unfortunately, it seemed at first that the Autobots wouldn't be able to participate in the final heat anyways; Hot Shot had sustained too much damage from the races leading up to it. Though Jetfire suggested that Jolt ride inside of Hot Shot's cockpit to make the constant adjustments necessary for maintaining him, Jolt was simply too bulky to fit within Hot Shot's vehicle mode. Coby volunteered for the task instead, and the rest of the team reluctantly allowed him to put himself at risk to achieve victory. But though Hot Shot did indeed win with Coby's help, Megatron appeared immediately afterwards to steal his trophy. While the Autobots fought off the Decepticons, Jolt took Coby to safety. They then returned to Earth with Override, now a part of the team proper, and inserted the first key in the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} This caused the Omega Lock to emit energy waves, pointing the Autobots towards coordinates near the Earth's north pole. The team split into groups to cover more ground in investigating the area, one of which was composed of the Mini-Cons and the kids. Partway to their destination, Lori realized that they would need winter clothes, and had the Mini-Cons pull over into the town of [[Fairbanks]], Alaska to purchase some. While in a store, Coby, Bud, and Lori bumped into Professor Suzuki, and wound up riding in her jeep the rest of the way; she was investigating strange weather phenomenon in the same area. Jolt, Six-Speed, and Reverb followed the humans from a safe distance, until they came under attack from Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]. With the Cybertronians' existence already revealed to Professor Suzuki, the Mini-Cons went to the children's side while Scattorshot battled the Decepticons. Using Mudflap's gun, previously knocked to the ground during the battle, the Mini-Cons sent out a distress signal for the other Autobots to converge upon. The Decepticons were sent into a retreat, and the Autobots decided to return to base despite their search not having yielded any results. {{storylink|Ice}}

[[File:RansackCrumpleKidnap.jpg|left|215px|thumb|My sensors indicate that [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] looks like a [[wikia:animalcrossing:Gyroid (furniture)|gyroid]] in vehicle mode.]]
[[File:Cyb ep51 peace conference.jpg|right|215px|thumb|This meeting has decided that Diesel 10 belongs in a Pac-Man World game. Nope, we don't bother with ext-links anymore.]]
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
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===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
Jolt was among the Mini-Cons stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] in the [[Legends Universe]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Armada Megatron)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron Jolt toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The miracle acrylic bubble makes it possible.]]
*'''Recon Mini-Con Team''' (Scout Class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-07'''

: Sold only in a three-pack with his teammates [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] and [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]], Jolt transforms into a helicopter of made-up model. The [[Hasbro]] and [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] versions are slightly different, the primary change being differing [[Paint operation|paint application]]s; Hasbro Jolt lacks the red paint on the feet, plus has a "window" on the back/underside of his bubble-dome. Jolt's rotor blades are assembled backwards from his character design.

: This mold was also used to make [[Bit]], [[Solar Flare|Platinum Factor]], [[Guardian Sky]], and [[Swashplate]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Mini-Con/Jolt/jolt.htm More information on Jolt at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb-toy Jolt Kabaya.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Hop''' (Micron Galaxy, 2005)
**''Micron Galaxy ID number'': '''1'''

: Part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Change Micron|Micron Galaxy]]" assortment of [[Candy toy|candy toys]] for ''Galaxy Force'', this version of Jolt comes in an individual box with a small plank of chewing gum. His propeller blade comes unassembled in-box, and the peg is held in place by simple friction.

: Though the mold is largely identical to the normal retail version, it is in fact an entirely new tooling not [[Gang-molding|gang-molded]] with his teammates like the original. As such, his body and feet are actually cast in red plastic rather than green plastic painted red, though he inexplicably has a green patch of paint on his... well, groin. A side-by-side comparison reveals a ''ton'' of little differences in proportions and fine detail throughout.

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[[Image:Cybertron ShadowRecon MiniCon team toys.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Jolt is the stealthy-looking one.]]
*'''Shadow Recon Mini-Con Team''' (Scout Class, 2006)

: Part of the final wave of ''Cybertron'' Scouts, the Recon Team was entirely [[redeco]]ed in clear-blue, clear-colorless, clear-black, and opaque-black plastics, a "stealth" coloration, with his blades assembled correctly.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Mini-Con/Jolt/jolt.htm More information on Shadow Recon Jolt at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Jolt's show model uses the Hasbro ''Cybertron'' version's coloration, with the dark gray feet, rather than the ''Galaxy Force'' red... slightly odd, since the show was made in Japan.
* Speaking of odd and show models, the model replicates Jolt's [[Paint operation|paint application]]s ''precisely''... down to the unpainted green plastic on the thin edges of his predominantly-red torso.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Hop''' (ホップ ''Hoppu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Forgó''' ("Spinner", 1st ''Cybertron'' dub), '''Jolt''' (''[[Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle]]'' DVD), '''Sokk''' ("Shock", 2nd ''Cybertron'' dub)
*''Korean:'' '''Hop''' (홉 ''Hob'')

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:''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Jetfireut.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm as dry as a dead Dingo's donger!"]]
'''Jetfire''' is probably the best [[second-in-command]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could conceivably have. Jetfire is more than a yes-man; he's the crucial link between Prime's role-necessitated distance and his troops. Though professional and businesslike, Jetfire infuses his interactions with a down-to-earth friendliness. And where Optimus Prime is cautious, Jetfire is more prone to tempered bursts of gusto and bravado. While Optimus Prime is your leader who's your leader, Jetfire is your leader who's your friend. Because of this, Jetfire is very popular among the Autobots.

Most importantly, Jetfire is one of the only Autobots who will tell Optimus Prime to his face when he thinks he's wrong. It is this trait that makes Jetfire indispensable.

Jetfire has a long-lost brother [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]], and while the two are quite similar in many ways, Jetfire is ''far'' more willing and eager to jump into battle than Overcast.

He has a Decepticon alter-ego, '''Sky Shadow''', which he affects when doing undercover missions. He found the name in history archives which referred to a [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]] from the legendary [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Nobody's really sure how that works. Maybe it's that bloody [[Unicron Singularity]]'s doing.

{{bigquote|Let me tell you my personal motto: VICTORY IS MINE!|Jetfire|[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
When the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] investigated a distress signal against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders and fell into a trap set up by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Jetfire joined Optimus Prime in rushing to their rescue. The two combined and kicked Galvatron to the sky after a short battle. Shortly after, Jetfire reprimanded the Mini-Cons for not listening to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] upgraded Jetfire to be able to combine with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Susumu Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Min-seok Kim]] (South Korean), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German)}}

[[File:Prehistory-Jetfire in charge.jpg|thumb|What they didn't know was that the fireworks were for indoor use.]]
Before Optimus Prime and his squad left for [[Earth]] in response to the [[Mini-Con]] signal, he left Jetfire in command of the remaining Autobot forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Prehistory}}

Much later, Optimus Prime requested Jetfire's assistance as the battle for the Mini-Cons reached a dangerous point with the discovery of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber sword]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield. As Jetfire made his way to Earth, he was followed by the Megatron loyalist [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], who had similarly been requested by the Decepticon strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

[[File:Arm ep25 jetfire.jpg|upright=1.35|left|thumb|{{w|Bear Behaving Badly|Wackadoo!}}]]
Thrust's arrival quickly improved Decepticon battle strategy, sending the Autobot forces on Earth into disarray. Optimus Prime himself would have been defeated if not for the timely arrival of Jetfire, who quickly defeated the surprised Decepticon air power and forced the rest into retreat. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Jetfire was quickly installed as second in command, but as everybody who had never served with him discovered, he was a very different kind of 'bot compared to the reserved Optimus Prime. Where Optimus was cautious and analytical, Jetfire was brash and headstrong to the point of recklessness, jumping into the unknown without considering the consequences. As a result, in his first major battle with the Decepticons, Jetfire decided to take all of their air forces on his own, getting himself into serious trouble. Fortunately, Optimus Prime had recovered enough from his injuries to launch a counter-attack on the Decepticons and unleash his secret weapon—the ability to Powerlink with Jetfire, resulting in the powerful Jet Optimus. Together, they overpowered the Decepticons in short order. Afterwards, Jetfire promised that he would be more cautious in the future. {{storylink|Linkup}}

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During a rare moment of downtime, Jetfire had an arm wrestling competition against Smokescreen (beating his opponent several times in a row) before he decided to do his homework, and review footage of the Autobots' and Decepticons' battles on Earth. As he perused the Autobots' video files, Jetfire noticed that Sideways had sometimes acted against the Decepticons, despite having already defected to their side. He discussed this revelation with the children. They all came to the agreement that, despite the fact that it was unclear whether or not Sideways was a Decepticon, it was evident that the fiend couldn't be trusted. Later, the Autobots and Decepticons squared off on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} over a new mysterious [[Mini-Con storage panel]]. Optimus Prime and Jetfire once again combined into Jet Optimus to take the fight to the Decepticons. However, even Jet Optimus' power was tested by the arrival of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. The giant Decepticon's sheer strength and firepower forced Jet Optimus on the backfoot, and in their shared gestalt mind, both Optimus and Jetfire were at a loss as what to do. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Worse yet, Thrust's tactics proved effective as ever, and though Jet Optimus fled up into the sky, he found himself surrounded by enemy units. Megatron pursued the Autobots by combining with Tidal Wave, and used the Star Saber to forcibly separate Jetfire from Optimus, sending the Autobot leader plummeting. Jetfire was left unable to go after Optimus as Megatron then bombarded him with laser blasts. The Autobots only won thanks to the timely appearance of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] and their combination into the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], which wound up in Optimus's grasp. {{storylink|Desperate}}

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The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Jetfire was among those willing to take a more proactive approach to dealing with the Decepticons, though Optimus was hesitant. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run away along with the kids. Though most of the Autobots went out looking for them, both Scavenger and Jetfire remained behind on monitor duty, as their vehicle modes stuck out too much in public. {{storylink|Runaway}}

[[File:The Requiem Blaster.jpg|thumb|200px]]
When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, Jetfire objected to them not bringing along the Requiem Blaster. Soon the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, Starscream engaged the group, wielding the Star Saber. Jetfire combined with Optimus to fight him. Their duel ended abruptly when Starscream realized that his back-up wasn't coming. Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster and realized it was back at the Autobots' base, where Smokescreen was guarding it, alone. The Autobots warped back to base, Jet Optimus splitting back into his two component 'bots once there. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who nearly died valiantly trying to protect the Mini-Cons. Despite his sacrifice, Megatron took the Requiem Blaster and retreated. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

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But Smokescreen clung onto life, if just barely. While Red Alert went about fixing him, a proximity alarm sounded across the Autobots' base. Hot Shot and Side Swipe, eager to avenge Smokescreen, headed out to take on both Starscream and Tidal Wave. Jetfire and Optimus went after them, and combined into Jet Optimus to rescue their subordinates. Even in their combined form, they were no match for Tidal Wave... until Starscream willingly handed them the Star Saber. Tidal Wave warped away, and Starscream was taken to the Autobots' base, where he informed them that he had defected from the Decepticons. Though Jetfire was hesitant to trust him, the Autobots ultimately decided to accept Starscream into their ranks. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon, in order to storm the Decepticon camp.{{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

[[File:Rescue Autobot Fire.jpg|thumb|200px]]
The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron’s throne room. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Jetfire helped round-up the Mini-Cons, now free of Megatron's influence thanks to [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], and queued them up so they could warp back to the Autobots' base. {{storylink|Rescue}}

[[File:Armada-Mars-Starscream and Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|[[Scott McNeil|Bad Doomageddeon!]]]]
Jetfire's flight capabilities made him and Starscream the only two viable candidates for a mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], where a new Mini-Con was detected. Jetfire gladly brought along both [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] Mini-Cons along for this mission, but was none too keen on being paired up with Starscream. Starscream took off ahead of him anyways, though Jetfire chose to remain on-task instead of tracking him down. When Jetfire eventually came upon him, Starscream was so wrapped up in self-pity that he refused to do as his Autobot superior ordered. Jetfire was forced to handcuff him and charge him with dereliction of duty. On the return trip to Earth, the pair discovered the object of their quest on an asteroid. They were attacked by Tidal Wave, hindering their first pass to snatch up the newly awakened [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. Starscream was able to talk Firebot into turning its weapons on the giant Decepticon, and then grabbed the Mini-Con and put him in Jetfire's storage compartment. It looked like the Autobots were home free, only for Megatron to appear in their path with the Requiem Blaster in hand. Brought into proximity for the first time, the blaster, the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber (wielded by Starscream) resonated with one another, causing a huge flare of energy that covered Jetfire and Starscream's escape. Back on Earth, Jetfire informed the kids that he hadn't been able to bring them back a souvenir. Fortunately for them, Starscream had picked up a bejewelled rock during the mission, and left it behind for Alexis to find after he stormed off. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Jetfire supervised the construction of a spaceship for the Autobots, playing the part of a drill sergeant, making sure all the others did their fair share of work. This led to him getting into an argument with Starscream, who insisted the Autobots should prioritize Megatron's destruction above all other matters. Starscream stormed off, and the rest of the Autobot continued with their labor.

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The ship was in the final stages of construction when Billy and Fred reported that they had seen Starscream "chase off" Thrust after the Decepticon had asked him to steal the Skyboom Shield. As it turns out, [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] were nowhere to be found just then. Accusations that Starscream had complied with Thrust's request were thrown around, but the conversation was cut short when the Decepticons attacked. Jetfire flew out to meet them, and after shooting down Cyclonus, he Powerlinxed with Optimus to take on Tidal Wave. Just as Smokescreen passed the Skyboom Shield to Jet Optimus (the Mini-Cons having been found during the battle), Starscream swooped down, grabbed it, and left with both the shield and the Star Saber in hand to rejoin the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

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Though Jetfire seemed in control of his emotions after Starscream's betrayal, he was as angry over it as all the other members of the Autobots team. He had Side Swipe try and hack into the Decepticons' warp gate, but they had taken additional precautions over such incursions after the Autobots' previous attack. Jetfire nonetheless continued to petition Optimus to go on the offensive against the Decepticons. Then, the Decepticons test-fired their newly built [[Hydra Cannon]] on a comet for all the world to see. Jetfire Optimus, Side Swipe, and Hot Shot were left staring in awe over the might of the Decepticons' super-weapon. {{storylink|Threaten}} Jetfire warped out into orbit to scout out the Decepticons' warship, but found himself unable to penetrate their [[Force field|electro-shield]]. After returning to base to meet with Optimus, the both of them warped back near the Decepticons' ship and combined. They then waited for the Hydra Cannon to drop its shield in preparation for its attack, and took advantage of this opening to begin a furious assault. The Decepticons emerged from the ship to ward Jet Optimus off, who split into his individual components to better deal with their numbers. Jetfire was tasked with distracting the Decepticons while Optimus attempted to retrieve the Mini-Con weapons. There were simply too many enemy units however, and Jetfire was pinned down and forced to watch as the Hydra Cannon opened fire on Earth. Optimus managed to use the power of the Matrix to intercept its destructive beam, though the intense release of energy utterly destroyed his body. While the Decepticons were distracted by the spectacle of [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus's demise]], Jetfire wrenched himself free of their grasp. He then flew about, desperate to find any sign that Optimus had somehow survived, but all he came upon was Sparkplug drifting in the space dust, clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} As the Autobots tried to cope with the loss of their leader, Jetfire scoped out the Moon, hoping to find anything left behind by the Decepticons. The enemy team had since departed for Cybertron, however. When he returned to Autobot headquarters, Jetfire was confronted by Hot Shot, who insisted the two of them chase after the Decepticons for revenge. Jetfire dismissed his request, agitating Hot Shot further. Hot Shot's emotional outbursts continued, provoking Scavenger to beat some sense into him through some aggressive therapy. Though Alexis pleaded with Jetfire to step in, Jetfire assured her that Scavenger knew what he was doing. Sure enough, Hot Shot was eventually made to confront the reality of the Autobots' situation, and stopped fighting his teammates. Believing it would be what Optimus would have wanted, Jetfire passed on leadership of the Autobots to Hot Shot. With their morale renewed, the team redoubled their efforts to complete the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Remorse}} Jetfire watched confusedly as the Mini-Cons protested Hot Shot's decision to leave the children behind while the Autobots pursued the Decepticons. Hot Shot eventually relented, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all boarded the newly completed ''Axalon'' and begun their journey to Cybertron. {{storylink|Depart}}

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Shortly after their departure, the Autobots had to navigate the ''Axalon'' through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerged from this dangerous region, they came upon the Decepticons, who had turned their own ship around to crush their pursuers. In the battle that ensued, Jetfire dueled Thrust. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, blew Megatron back with the power of his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Jetfire stayed on the ''Axalon'' with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

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By the time the Autobots had repaired the ''Axalon'' and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. Upon approaching their home planet, the Mini-Cons began acting up, and Jetfire had to combine with Optimus to persuade them from drifting off into the void. The Autobots then warped down to Cybertron, where Jetfire and Optimus were fought against Galvatron (formerly Megatron), leading his elite soldiers on the warpath. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared in the sky. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Jetfire was sent planetside to scout out an area where the ''Axalon'' could safely land. Though it took fighting several Decepticon troopers, he eventually did so, and called Optimus and the rest of his team down from orbit. Optimus then ordered Jetfire and Side Swipe to head a full Autobot evacuation of Cybertron in preparation for Unicron's assault. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Jetfire was pulled away from his job to back up Hot Shot and Wheeljack who, along with Alexis, Rad, Carlos, and their Mini-Con companions, were tracking down Thrust. Though Jetfire got turned around for a while, he eventually came upon his quarry, and pulled them off of Cybertron's moon while its surface crumbled. Cybertron's satellite was then revealed to have concealed Unicron's slumbering form. The Chaos Bringer was now awakening. {{storylink|Portent}}

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The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. After heading out to meet Galvatron’s forces, Optimus combined with Jetfire and Overload to draw the Decepticon leader away from the battleground. Once they had achieved a significant distance from the rest of their forces, Jetfire separated from Optimus, and kept Tidal Wave occupied while both faction leaders were left to "negotiate." Though Galvatron eventually came around, it was only after Starscream died to convince him to do so. {{storylink|Cramp}} Jetfire attended the meeting during which the Autobots and Decepticons formed a temporary truce to combat the menace of Unicron, notably shaking hands with Tidal Wave. After their combined armada failed to deal any damage to Unicron, the Autobot/Decepticon alliance sent a scouting party to the Chaos Bringer's surface. They too failed to yield any immediate success, and had to be rescued by Jet Optimus and Galvatron. {{storylink|Alliance}} Some data was gathered during the scouting expedition, however, and once analyzed provided the Autobot/Decepticon alliance with a weakspot they could target: a small area on Unicron's neck. Jetfire and Tidal Wave helped their respective commanders infiltrate Unicron through his plasma cannon, then helped distract their gargantuan foe by attacking his vulnerable area. {{storylink|Union}} No matter how much damage they inflicted upon him, however, Unicron would regenerate his wounds. It dawned upon Jetfire that only a miracle could help them defeat Unicron at this point. {{storylink|Origin}}

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Thankfully, a miracle wasn't needed; the team within Unicron managed to free the Mini-Con weapons that were powering him, and Unicron became inert. Hot Shot then decided to go on a solo mission to retrieve Optimus Prime from within the evil planet, but Jetfire knocked him out and went instead; he reasoned that if Unicron was still a threat, the united Cybertronian army needed Hot Shot to lead them. En route, he was joined by Cyclonus, and as Jetfire predicted, Unicron began to stir once more. Jetfire came upon the kids, their partner Mini-Cons, and the 'bots who made up the three Mini-Con weapons emerging onto Unicron's surface, and doubled back with them aboard himself. The Transformers then launched a final assault on Unicron, though it proved unnecessary; Galvatron sacrificed himself to Unicron, robbing the dark god of the hatred he needed to sustain himself. Unicron vanished from existence. Afterwards, Hot Shot, Jet Fire, and Perceptor accompanied the children back to Earth, and bid them a heartfelt goodbye before returning to Cybertron to rebuild their war-worn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

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As the Decepticons unleashed the might of the [[Hydra Cannon]] towards the Earth, Jetfire and Side Swipe left their posts to watch on in horror as the blast approached, via the Autobot base's view screen. Thankfully, Optimus had already left to thwart the energies of the weapon with those of his Matrix. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

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During the ten years since the defeat of [[Unicron]], Jetfire was upgraded into a new, more advanced body uploaded with the [[Spark of Combination]], which granted him the ability to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]] with other compatible robots. Jetfire was selected by Optimus Prime to accompany him and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] to investigate a mysterious attack on the [[energon]] mining colony there by a group of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|mysterious bestial transformers]]. Jetfire was less than pleased when the inexperienced and immature [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] wanted to tag along merely to satisfy his hero worship of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but decided to let the youngster come along after Optimus Prime left the decision to Jetfire. After surveying the damage on Mars, Jetfire quickly destroyed a large number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|avian drones]] attacking [[Ocean City]] on Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

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Soon afterward, the mining colony on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] was attacked by the same mysterious energon-eating creatures, now identified as "Terrorcons." Tasked with conducting reconnaissance, Jetfire and Kicker fought their way through dozens of the bird drones, with the gifted human playing a crucial role in their successful mission. Though the Terrorcons were once more driven back, this time around a number of them managed to escape with a substantial amount of Energon. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

Jetfire was dispatched to Plains City in preparation for future Terrorcon attacks. The next strike happened at [[Desert City]], however, meaning Jetfire missed out on the action. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

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After Ironhide acquitted himself with distinction during the mission on the Moon, Jetfire practiced powerlinking with the younger Autobot, who, unfortunately, could not time the sequence properly. The reason behind the attacks was (partially) revealed when the powerful [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], commander of the Terrorcons, attacked [[Plains City]]; Energon was supposedly being gathered to revive Megatron. Jetfire arrived with the Autobot reinforcements and finally successfully powerlinked with Ironhide, allowing the young Autobot the honor of being the controlling component of their combined form. The Terrorcons were once more made to retreat. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

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After [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] joined the Terrorcons, Jetfire became vocal about his distrust of Demolishor, fearing he might follow suit. When he expressed his concerns to Optimus, the Autobot leader dismissed Jetfire's fears, stating he was confident Demolishor would remain a steadfast ally. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} Though the Terrorcon attacks continued, the Autobot grew more competent at defending their outposts. When a flock of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones attacked [[Lunar City]], Jetfire led them into the station's newly-built automated defenses systems, and the Terrorcons were all blown to bits. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

The balance of power shifted when Megatron was resurrected, and took command of the Terrorcons. With their old foe returned, Jetfire brought back up the topic of Demolishor's loyalty to Optimus, only to be dismissed once more. Jetfire confided in Kicker that he envied the Omnicons, as they were certain of their place in a tumultuous world, filled with shifting loyalties. Then, Ocean City's alarm sounded, warning that an enemy space-bridge had materialized nearby. Jetfire was sent to investigate, but saw no one exiting the portal... He did bump into someone though: the newly revived and ghostly Starscream. Jetfire called Kicker to inform him of his encounter, only for Megatron to launch his own, unrelated assault on Ocean City. Jetfire and Ironhide combined to fight off Demolishor, who had joined back up with Megatron, as Jetfire had previously predicted. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

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After Optimus informed his troops that Ocean City's security had been breached by a ghostly intruder, Jetfire suggested Optimus be accompanied by a body-guard at all times to prevent an assassination attempt. Optimus refused Jetifre's suggestion, forcing the Autobots to guard him anyways, though covertly. Optimus caught on quickly, and warped off to the Moon to confront his attacker alone. While Optimus dealt with his would-be assassin, a revived Starscream, Jetfire and the other Autobots wound up having troubles of their own defending Lunar City from Megatron. Though the Terrorcons were driven back, the newly-rebuilt lunar outpost was once more reduced to ruins. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Jetfire's next mission took him to Asteroid City, where he and his team encountered the Decepticons' ship. The vessel's eerie similarity to Unicron put the Autobots on edge, and Jetfire was pinned down by Scorponok in the ensuing skirmish. Though skewered by the Terrorcon's tail-blade, Jetfire recovered quickly after Hot Shot, Optimus, Inferno and Ironhide forced Scorponok back. Megatron and his minions then covered their escape by detonating an energon-riddled asteroid. Jetfire later attended a meeting where Dr. Jones put forth his proposal to build Energon Towers to better defend their mining outposts. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Before the first Energon tower could be fully built in Ocean City, Megatron and his troops attacked the facility. Jetfire was kept busy for most of the fight by Cyclonus, though once he was taken out, Jetfire changed his focus towards Scorponok. Scorponok was substantially more powerful than Cyclonus unfortunately, and easily batted Jetfire aside as he pushed his way towards the center of the city complex. Thankfully, the Energon Tower was completed and activated just in time to force the Terrorcons away. {{storylink|Energon Tower}}

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Jetfire was called in to [[Jungle City]] to scope out a Terrorcon attack Kicker had reported. After confirming the presence of radar-invisible Terrorcons, he regrouped with the other Autobots, and was paired up with Hot Shot to overlook Jungle City’s aerial defense. Jetfire failed to protect the local Energon Tower from being destroyed, and the Autobots were forced to abandon Jungle City, detonating it to prevent its Energon stockpiles to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

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Jetfire received word that Optimus was under attack in the ruins of Lunar City. He, Hot Shot and Inferno warped up to help him fend off the Decepticons. They were trapped in a precarious position when Scorponok unleashed the firepower of the Decepticon Mobile Fortress on their group, only to be rescued by several Omnicon survivors of Lunar City. After the Omnicons raised a hidden base from under the Lunar surface, Jetfire helped protect an Energon Tower while it warped in and was activated. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}}

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Kicker and Misha had Jetfire give them a lift to Desert City in order to investigate a lack of Energon output from that location’s Energon Tower. After dropping them off, Jetfire traveled to Earth orbit, where he and a handful of Autobots formed a first line of defense against a meteor strike engineered by Megatron. They were briefly joined by Rodimus and his crew members, who aided Optimus's team by destroying one of the three artificial meteors. The other two constructs continued their encroachment upon the Earth, until the [[energon grid]] was successfully activated, forming a protective barrier around the planet. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}} Jetfire was glad that with the energon grid now online, the Autobots could let down their guard every once in a while. Optimus told his troops that he rather they stay vigilant, despite the added protection of the energon grid. Jetfire then attended a meeting where Optimus made clear his plan to go on the offensive, and travel into space to stop Unicron from being revived by their enemies. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}}

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Jetfire attended the launch of the ''[[Miranda II]]'' Autobot-human spacecraft. He joined the crew and was part of a space battle in the [[Asteroid belt]] to defend the [[Energon Ring]] before their journey could begin. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} The ''Miranda II'''s first stop took its crew through a whiteout on an uncharted planet, where it became temporarily stuck between two glaciers. Jetfire was sent out with Kicker and Ironhide to scout the area for Energon, while Inferno and Optimus tried to free their ship. As the Omnicons began uncovering the sought-after substance in a cavern, Jetfire tried to keep the rest of his team calm; they were all on-edge, thinking the Decepticons could turn up at any moment. As Jetfire told them that the odds of the Decepticons coming upon them was infinitesimally small, Demolishor and Snowcat shot him in the back. Jetfire was left unable to fly, and had to powerlinx with Ironhide in order to achieve lift-off. Once they had escaped out into open, Jetfire's team ran afoul of [[Cruellock|a new type of Terrorcons]]. Though Jetfire wound up being in need of repair, he and the rest of the Autobots safely made it aboard the ''Miranda II'' and escaped the planet. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

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The ''Miranda II'' crossed paths with Rodimus, who boarded the ship to discuss Unicron. Optimus, Jetfire, Rodimus, and Prowl talked privately on the matter. During their conversation, Rodimus revealed that Unicron was merely a tool, that could be used for good or evil. Optimus was nonetheless unwilling to allow the planet to reawaken, and his crew parted ways with Rodimus's. Ironhide decided to stow away on Rodimus's ship though, and when Hot Shot brought this to the rest of the crew's attention, Jetfire had a good chuckle over Ironhide's youthful exuberance. The Autobots then made their way to Unicron's body, and drove off the Decepticons' first line of defense. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} After getting Megatron's attention, the ''Miranda II'' retreated back towards the Autobots' warp gate, luring the Decepticons into following them. Jetfire helped defend the ship until they emerged from warp near Cybertron. There, the Autobots used the planet's energon grid to inflict massive damage on Unicron's body, forcing Megatron to warp his troops away, and signaling an initial victory in the Autobots' quest to bring an end to Unicron. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

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Later, Jetfire was contacted by Kicker, who had met with Alpha Q in his absence and made an ally out of him. Jetfire informed Optimus that Kicker, Ironhide, Misha, and Alpha Q were heading towards Cybertron aboard Unicron’s head. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} During the peace talks between Optimus, Rodimus, and Alpha Q, Jetfire traveled to Cybertron to overlook the ship graveyard left behind by the Decepticons who failed to escape past Cybertron's energon grid. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} The energon grid had been left damaged during the escape of the Decepticon war-criminal [[Shockblast]] however, and Megatron's forces took advantage of the Autobots' weakened defenses to launch an attack. During the conflict, Jetfire tried to rescue Wing Dagger from Shockblast, but due to interference from Tidal Wave, was unable to prevent him from being crushed by a falling Energon Tower. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} To make matters worse, enough Energon Towers had been damaged in the attack to severely cripple Cybertron's defenses. The Decepticons returned with Mirage, a rebuilt Tidal Wave, who used his enhanced speed and agility to outmaneuver Jetfire. The Terrorcons managed to breach Primus's chamber, and from within it, stole enough energon for Unicron to transform and threaten Cybertron with imminent destruction. Jetfire joined Optimus in a retaliatory strike where the Autobots managed to penetrate Unicron's outer defenses. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} Jetfire dropped off Ironhide on Unicron's surface so the young 'bot could join with Optimus's party. Meanwhile, he continued to run interference outside Unicron against Megatron's Divebomb drones. {{storylink|Open Fire!}}

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The fighting that followed within Unicron led to a ''clash of positively and negatively-charged energon, which ultimately tore open a rift in space.'' Jetfire found Inferno clinging onto the Chaos-Bringer's hull for dear life, and rescued him before Unicron was pulled into the rift. Jetfire then met up with Optimus Prime and the others, and followed them through the spatial tear to chase down Megatron and Alpha Q. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

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On the other side of the rift, the Autobots found a newly created solar system; Alpha Q had succeeded in restoring the planets devoured by Unicron, and had placed Unicron's head in its center as an energon sun. The Decepticons immediately begun to target these worlds, and on [[Iron Planet]] the Autobots came to blows with Shockblast. Though Jetfire was eager to capture the Decepticon himself, Optimus had him stand back so Wing Saber could do it, and acquire some peace of mind. Afterwards, Scorponok resurfaced, brainwashed and completely loyal to Megatron. Jetfire had to rescue a confused Ironhide from being skewered by their former ally, and together they helped fend off the Terrorcons under his command. {{storylink|Protection}} Jetfire then took the ''Miranda II'' to [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]]. After having set down the ship on the pristine world, he received an alarm from Inferno, who had been left behind on Iron Planet to guard Shockblast. Jetfire linked up with Ironhide to come to Inferno's aid, though the Autobots arrived too late to prevent Megatron from infusing Inferno with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

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The Autobots began looking for Unicron's whereabouts in the void of space, only to be called back to Jungle Planet when the Decepticons found the Autobots' temporary base of operations there. The Autobots were kept from going down to the planet's surface by the Decepticons until the arrival of [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] tipped the odds in their favor. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Jetfire overlooked the Omnicons clearing a site to set down an energon tower on Jungle Planet until the Autobots got word from Bulkhead's team, now in space, that they were under attack. Jetfire used his shuttle mode to fly out and assist them. He linked up with Downshift to fend off the Decepticons until the energon tower could be activated. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

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Jetfire teamed up with Bulkhead to protect an energon tower as it was being warped in to [[Ocean Planet]]. Unfortunately, Mirage managed to slip past them, and sent the structure toppling over. With only one tower to spare, Inferno volunteered to act as a decoy, pretending that the Decepticon programming Megatron had previously forced into him had taken effect. Jetfire, Ironhide, and Kicker were sent to keep an eye on him as he reeled in their enemies. But the programming was more powerful than anticipated, and Inferno's began to lose control. He managed to shake off the Decepticon influence in time to save Jetfire from getting impaled by Starscream. Jetfire managed to return the favor (if barely) by retrieving Inferno's spark after his body was destroyed by the heat of the energon sun, which Starscream had sent him towards. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} ''Jetfire then brought the spark back to Cybertron, where Primus would be able to restore Inferno. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

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Jetfire saw Hot Shot and Ironhide off through a space bridge, and wondered to himself where they were off to. His curiosity getting the better of him, he suggested he and Kicker follow the pair for a little "R&R." But by the time they made it to their destination, the duo found themselves on [[Circuit Planet|a planet]] entirely covered in roads, where the first [[Autobot Grand Prix]] had already started! Kicker jumped down to join Ironhide on the road, while Bulkhead approached Jetfire with a proposition: to make the race a little more interesting... mostly by shooting at the road! Jetfire only used blanks though, to keep things safe. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

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After Wing Saber located Unicron's body, Jetfire and the Autobots staged an assault on the Planet-Eater, but were unable to keep Megatron from making Unicron fully operational again. Finding themselves surrounded by the enemy, the Autobots were rescued by the timely arrival of first [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], and then Roadblock (Inferno reborn) with fleet of energon towers in tow. The towers were sent down to impale Unicron, but had no effect on the now-mobile titan. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Likewise, the energon grid protecting Alpha Q's planetary system failed to halt Unicron's advance towards the [[Energon Orb]] at its center. Jetfire tried to help coordinating the Autobots' offensive as Unicron reached for its head, to no avail. He was forced to call for a retreat as Unicron became whole once more. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

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Jetfire, Bulkhead, and Wing Saber kept the lesser Decepticons busy outside of Unicron while the other Autobots sought to reach Megatron's throne room and disconnect him from the Planet-Eater, while the later was still dormant. The fliers later reconvened with the ''Miranda II'', where Misha gave them an update on Optimus Prime and Kicker's teams, then fighting a Unicron-empowered Shockblast and retrieving Alpha Q's body respectively. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Jetfire rejoined Optimus Supreme in Blizzard Planet's orbit to inform his leader that Unicron was back online (despite Optimus having witnessed first-hand the giant punching down onto Blizzard Planet's surface). He then joined in an effort to stop Unicron from obliterating Blizzard Planet, fully aware of the insanity of the situation. The Autobots failed to save the planet, were all left badly damaged by the encounter, and had to be brought to the Autobots' infirmary.

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After being repaired and against orders, Jetfire joined Optimus in fighting Unicron before he could reach another world. He fared little better this time around and Circuit planet was the next sphere to fall. Then, the power of Primus reached the Autobots, repairing Jetfire and reformatting his body, while growing Optimus Supreme to gargantuan proportions so he could fight Unicorn on an even playing field. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Jetfire and the others maintained strafing assaults against Unicron as Optimus Supreme grappled with him directly and Kicker assembled the energon towers for a powerful strike. With the towers, the power of Primus, and the teamwork of the Optimus Supreme combination, Unicron's body was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Jetfire and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Rodimus gathered the crew of the ''Miranda II'' to return to Cybertron. He ordered Roadblock and Jetfire to remain behind on Ocean Planet and watch over Alpha Q's worlds in their absence. When he learned that Optimus had abandoned the sick bay, he tracked him down beyond a warp gate. Though Optimus had yet to fully recover, he insisted he travel to Cybertron, having sensed his home-world was in danger. Jetfire was unable to dissuade him, and both Autobots went pressed onward through the space bridge. {{storylink|Ambition}} The Autobots arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere. Optimus collapsed under its effect, but Jetfire retrieved his leader before his lifeforce could be extinguished. The Decepticons then proceeded to unleash the gas all over Cybertron, forcing the Autobots to retreat off-planet. {{storylink|Wishes}}

The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Jetfire fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} As Optimus led a team through the opening in the energon gas created by Kicker's infiltrators, Jetfire remained in space under Rodimus's command as part of a backup team. {{storylink|Break Through}}

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At some point, in the Autobot combat training simulation, Jetfire and Ironhide teamed up for the tournament. They defeated Scorponok in an extended battle, but fell before some cheap tricks when [[Six Shot]] manipulated the digital environment against them. {{storylink|Distribution}}

As Cybertron began moving through space towards the warpgate for Alpha Q's worlds, Rodimus and his crew attempted to gather enough space debris to slow it down. Jetfire complained that this was an exercise in futility, as their makeshift barrier stood no chance of halting an entire planet's progress. Rodimus admitted that they had little chance of succeeding, but explained that he hoped to at least distract Galvatron somewhat, to give Optimus and his soldiers on the planet a better fighting chance. But Six Shot had modified an energon tower into a planetary laser, which blasted cleanly through their defenses before Cybertron even neared the barrier. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After Cybertron was forced through a spacebridge, Jefire was injured, and Rodimus sent him back to Ocean Planet for repairs with Landmine. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Before he was fully recovered, Jetfire took off from his sickbed to help the Autobots in stopping Cybertron from slamming into Plains Planet; Six Shot had engineered a crude planetary propulsion system for the world. As he neared his destination, he crossed paths with Ironhide, and the pair combined. With additional help from the rest of the Autobot team, they destroyed the energon towers that were being used to accelerate the planet towards its destination. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Jetfire returned to Primus's chamber. From there, he learned that Sally had managed to infiltrate the Decepticons' base by herself, and that Galvatron was once more headed for the super energon pool. While another group of Autobots left to deal with the Galvatron situation, Jetfire headed off with Doctor Jones to retrieve Sally. Thanks in large to Sally mucking about the Decepticons' control room, the Autobots were able to take control of their enemies' headquarters and Cybertron's warp gate system. Jetfire then volunteered to bring Sally and her mother back to Ocean City. With the humans out of harm's way, Jetfire regrouped with Optimus and Omega Supreme. The Autobots warped back to Cybertron, unaware that on the other side of the space bridge was Galvatron, grown to enormous proportions by the power of super energon. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Upon seeing his old foe so transformed, Optimus instructed Jetfire to take a group of Omnicons and see to Primus's revival. Jetfire traveled to the pool of super energon just as a team headed by Kicker managed to take control of the location. Jetfire put the Omnicons to work at processing the fuel into super energon stars. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Jetfire then left Cybertron with Kicker to rejoin the front lines, which had since moved to Alpha Q's dying planetary system. The fight between Galvatron and Optimus had moved beyond the point where Jetfire could contribute anything of use though; both combatants had channeled the power of Unicron to grow themselves to tremendous heights, and grappled as titans on Jungle Planet. From within Jetfire's cockpit, Kicker detected another source of Unicron's essence out in the void of space, and had the shuttle take him towards it. As they neared Unicron's disembodied spark, Kicker asked that Jetfire allow him to continue forth on his own, feeling it was his destiny to confront the evil by himself. Though Jetfire thought the idea was hooey, he still followed Kicker's request, and doubled back to return to Optimus's side. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

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By the time Jetfire reached his (now normal-sized) leader, Optimus had become unresponsive due to the injuries he had suffered in his latest duel against Galvatron. As their Combination Sparks ignited, the Autobots realized that Prime needed the Combination Sparks of all his fellow Autobots to face the final conflict. Rodimus led the Autobots in stepping forward to give up their individuality for the greater good of the team. Jetfire's body was converted into pure energy as he became one with his spark, so that it could in turn become one with all the other Combination Sparks, revitalizing Optimus. Filled with the strength of all his men, Optimus united with Omega Supreme in the ultimate Powerlinx, grappling with Galvatron until the Decepticon leader shrugged off Unicron's influence and plunged into the sun. Jetfire and the other Autobots then separated, and were restored to their individual forms. {{storylink|The Sun}}

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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Hideo Ishikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jari Salo]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
[[File:CybJetfire01.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm a registered bookbinder from Brisbane!]]

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After the second defeat of Unicron, Jetfire resettled on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] for an indeterminate period of time. He adopted a [[Accent|local accent]], one that sounded vaguely like Earth-Australian to certain [[human]]s. Jetfire also appeared to have mellowed in the past 20 years; he was considerably more cautious compared to his reckless youth, and adhered much more closely to orders and protocol. He returned to Cybertron, his homeworld once again facing a monumental crisis, perhaps the worst in its history: Unicron's demise had created a black hole that was slowly encroaching upon the planet.
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Optimus Prime ordered Jetfire to visit Earth and provide the Autobots with scans of local vehicles. This was done so that should their primary plan of destroying the [[Unicron Singularity]] fail, the population of Cybertron could assume disguises and relocate to the human homeworld, whose inhabitants were still largely unaware of the existence of Transformers. The planetary exodus was put underway when the elder Cybertronian [[Vector Prime]] introduced himself. This new arrival ensured the Autobots that he had the means to nullify the black hole: the Autobots only had to collect the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to unleash the power of Primus upon it. Unfortunately, the map was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Optimus's elite team, including Jetfire, then set off to Earth themselves. En route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map from Megatron, with Optimus insisting that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany him on this dangerous task. Jetfire's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Jetfire then rendezvoused with Optimus on Earth, where he met their newest human allies: [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}
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Jetfire aided in the construction of the Autobots' base on Earth, only for Megatron and Starscream to approach the planet part-way through the base's construction. Jetfire launched from the base (thanks to a catapult system proposed by Bud) and helped Hot Shot, Optimus, and Vector Prime in holding the Decepticons out of sensor range. Meanwhile, the rest of the team completed the base's stealth coating. Jetfire's weapons proved largely ineffective against Megatron, but Vector Prime was able to drive off both the Decepticon leader and his lackey by summoning the power of a Cyber Key. Afterwards, having deemed that Jetfire had proved himself in combat, Vector Prime granted him the ability to also summon Cyber Planet Keys to boost his power. {{storylink|Haven}}
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The children were tasked with acclimating the Autobot refugees to Earth, but wound up drawing unnecessary attention to their charges. Jetfire had a stern talk with them, but was unable to make much progress in teaching them to be more careful. He then joined his teammates to watch Red Alert's latest attempt at nullifying the black hole threatening Cybertron via tele-conference. This too ended in failure, prompting Vector Prime to reiterate that the Cyber Planet Keys were truly the only solution to Cybertron's impending doom. The Autobots agreed to making the keys their priority.

Later, Scattorshot alerted Jetfire that an airforce patrol was being attacked by Thundercracker. Jetfire confronted the Decepticon, and though he took a number of hits in the ensuing scuffle, he wound up coming out on top after activating his Cyber Key power for the first time. Though Starscream and Megatron joined in, they too were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. Afterwards, Jetfire awarded the children another chance to help hide the refugees in plain sight, and was glad to see they had grown more sensible in their efforts to do so. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Once the Autobots' secret presence on Earth had been secured, they begun scouring the globe for the [[Omega Lock]], the focusing device for the Cyber Planet Keys' power. Jetfire teamed up with Lori in his search, but it was Bud and [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] who uncovered the Autobots' first lead: an iteration of the "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" depicting the Omega Lock was located in a museum in [[Mexico]]. Unbeknownst to the Autobots, Thundercracker and Starscream had been tracking their every move, and attacked them once they had assembled outside the building. Jetfire was provoked into another aerial bout with Thundercracker while Vector Prime set about investigating the artifacts within the museum. Though the lead turned out to be a false start, Vector Prime was able to decipher the coordinates of [[Velocitron]], resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, from the imitation Omega Lock within the museum. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

While Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent off to look for the first Key, the rest of the team continued their search for the Omega Lock on Earth. To his frustration, Jetfire found himself unable to contact Scattorshot after returning from an outing. Coby and Lori voiced their concerns that Bud was similarly missing. Jetfire was then called out to assist in a battle against the Decepticons, only to learn what had happened to the missing duo partway to his destination: Bud and Scattorshot had managed to get themselves stranded in Earth's orbit, with a protective force-field containing only a limited amount of oxygen. Changing course to rescue the unlucky pair, Jetfire's efforts were foiled by a man-made satellite crashing into him. Though he chased after Bud and Scattorshot as they begun plummeting down into the atmosphere, Jetfire wasn't fast enough to catch up. Thankfully, Jolt and Coby met them on their way down, and using the Mini-Con's limited teleporting capabilities, they were able to bring Bud and Scattorshot back to safety. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

Jetfire began to worry that pairing up Hot Shot and Red Alert might not have been the best idea, and petitioned Optimus to swap him out with one of them on the away mission. Optimus refused, confident that despite their clashing personalities, Hot Shot and Red Alert would be successful in acquiring the Velocitronian Planet Key. Optimus then put in motion a plan to end the Decepticon's continued attempts at discovering their base's location. The Autobots built a decoy base, then allowed Jetfire to be followed back to it after their next outing. While Thundercracker blew the fake base to smithereens, Jetfire and the others watched the whole debacle unfold from the safety of their real base. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After the kids returned from a day out at the movies, Lori and Bud told of how Coby had been rattled by a horror flick. The Autobots had a hearty laugh at his expense. Later that evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Atlantis Pattern. They investigated, finding the signal to be another Decepticon trap. Jetfire was eager to tackle Starscream himself for once, but Optimus ordered him to stand down, and took on the more powerful Decepticon himself. The Decepticons withdrew when they learned that humans were inbound to their location, and the Autobots rolled out to avoid another encounter with humans themselves. {{storylink|Speed}}

When a tremor struck [[Rockville]], Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot to aid them in analyzing data on the area. Jetfire's calculations warned the Autobots that they had a mere five minutes before the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] collapsed into an underground reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a solution to the impending disaster, and with a controlled collapse of the mountain, the Autobots prevented any further harm from coming to Rockville. {{storylink|Collapse}}

A later lead pointed the Autobots towards the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as the location of Atlantis's remains. Jetfire and Optimus flew out to join Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons, and the children in excavating the site. After they used Jetfire's powerful engines to blow away the sand covering the ruins, the Autobots seemed to have finally found the Omega Lock... only for the Decepticons to show up. Megatron destroyed the Mini-Cons in his grab for the artifact, forcing Vector Prime to use his temporal powers to turn back the clock and rescue them. Despite Vector Prime's alteration of the timeline, the Decepticons managed to snag the Omega Lock. As the villains escaped, the Lock was destroyed by a stray shot, revealing it to be yet another fake. Although he had been handed another defeat, Jetfire was left in giddy excitement over having seen Vector Prime's ability put into use. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

After setting up a network of civilian Autobots to help in their search, the Autobots received word that [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] was under attack from Thundercracker. Jetfire was dispatched to come to her aid, rescuing her just as Thundercracker was about to deal a finishing blow. The Autobot civilian then led the team to a stone with the Atlantis pattern inscribed on it. Though it wasn't the Omega Lock itself, the inscription did detail the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Jetfire hoped to be sent to this new world, but wasn't selected for the mission. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} When another Autobot civilian reported having found the seal of Atlantis within the Bermuda Triangle, Jetfire was hesitant to get his hopes up, rationalizing it was likely another facsimile of the pattern. This time, however, it turned out to be the genuine article! The Autobots battled the Decepticons in the ocean depths while Vector Prime and the kids investigated the ruins. Unfortunately, Jetfire found that his lasers were useless underwater, and was promptly beaten down by the enemy. In order to keep ''Atlantis'' out of Decepticon hands, Vector Prime activated it and warped it away, revealing the truth: the lost city was in reality an ancient Cybertronian ship! {{storylink|Deep}}

Vector Prime used the ''Atlantis'''s warp drive to keep the vessel out of the Decepticons' hands, leaving the Autobots to look high and low around the globe for it. Optimus eventually realized that Vector Prime had taken the ship to the dark of the moon, though by the time the Autobots found it, the ''Atlantis'' was already being blitzed by Megatron and his goons. A [[Sideways (Armada)|mysterious newcomer]] then arrived and helped Jetfire in taking down Thundercracker... only for this enigmatic figure to turn on him and then dash off. Eventually, the Autobots succeeded in rescuing their friends and retrieving the Omega Lock, though the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed in the process. When Vector Prime touched the artifact, the Omega Lock opened a space-bridge, through which Optimus, Vector Prime, and Landmine left, leaving Jetfire and the others to bring the children back to Earth. {{storylink|Ship}}

Getting in contact with the team on the Speed Planet, Jetfire and the kids learned that Hot Shot was in critical condition after being attacked by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], a couple of thugs working for Megatron. They watched over the base's monitor as Red Alert fixed up their wounded comrade, and the rest of the team brought him out of his emotional funk, which Hot Shot had fallen into believing he had failed in his mission. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Jetfire next watched as the Autobots competed in the first and second heat of Velocitron's Planet Cup race. {{storylink|Race}} {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} He eventually noticed that neither Coby nor any of the Mini-Cons were around, and searched high and low for them, eventually discovering that they had left planet Earth altogether! Receiving word that they had gone to Speed Planet, Jetfire ordered them to return to Earth. Hot Shot suggested that they instead be allowed to stay and help him in the last leg of the Planet Cup, a request that Optimus approved. {{storylink|Sand}}

[[File:Cyb_ep18_woohoo.jpg|upright=1.9|thumb|Erm... should I be jumping too?]]
Jetfire joined the Autobots on Speed Planet just in time to hear Coby give an inspirational speech on not giving up in the face of adversity. After finding out that Hot Shot would need his circuits to be re-adjusted constantly throughout the race due to damage he'd previously sustained, Jetfire suggested that Jolt ride along in Hot Shot to stave off a complete breakdown. But Jolt wasn't up to the task: he was simply too bulky to fit inside Hot Shot's cockpit. Coby volunteered instead, and though Jetfire was hesitant to allow the boy to further put himself in harm's way, he was talked into once more allowing it. Hot Shot successfully won the planet cup with Coby's help, only for Megatron to appear immediately afterwards to steal the trophy. Jetfire helped the Autobots in beating back the Decepticons, and then returned to Earth to insert the first Planet Key into the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} The Lock's activation sent out energy waves, pointing the Autobots towards coordinates near the Earth's north pole. With strange atmospheric phenomenon forming in the same area, the Autobots headed out to investigate. Jetfire was forced to do so on foot due to a snowstorm, making the whole process slow-going. The search party failed to discover anything of interest until Scattorshot came upon Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] attempting to bully Bud, Lori, Coby and [[Lucy Suzuki]] into telling them what they were looking for. Jetfire spotted a distress signal sent out by the kids, prompting him and the rest of the team to converge, driving away the Decepticons. Afterwards, the Autobots decided to abandon the investigation and head back to base. {{storylink|Ice}}

Upon their return to base, Bud and Lori tried to convince Jetfire to let them travel to the Jungle Planet, arguing that they should get a turn at planet-hopping. Jetfire denied their request outright, stating that Jungle Planet was simply too hostile an environment for the humans. However,
the kids managed to get their way, and accompanied the Autobots to Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Honor}}

During the time that Optimus Prime prepared to battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], Jetfire pointed out that the situation was dangerous, in an attempt to prevent Cybertron and Jungle Planet from possible war. When the kids requested that Lori join Optimus and Override as an ambassador of Earth,Jetfire was exasperated by the prospect, and argued that she would likely not be of help in reasoning with Scourge. Lori argued that the kids had helped the Autobots on several fronts, that they were a team and should work together. Jetfire initially agreed with the point, then quickly snapped back to protesting. Override then supported Lori's argument--as with Hot Shot and Vector Prime--and Jetfire was forced to comply with Prime's final decision, though was clearly feeling that his nerves were being broken down as the kids repeatedly endangered themselves. Jetfire stayed behind while Optimus and the others went to face Scourge, and thus the retrieval of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} When Optimus Prime had been almost beaten by Megatron, the Jungle Cyber Planet Key activated and created a space bridge, allowing Jetfire and other Autobots to come to Optimus's aid. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Jetfire gave [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] a tour of the Autobot HQ on Earth, though not without interference from the kids. Jetfire was also present for the insertion of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key into the Omega lock, and was part of the vision of Primus's consciousness that all those present experienced. When the alert for the north pole went off, Jetfire went with Optimus, Leobreaker, and Overhaul to investigate. He kept aerial lookout while the others ventured into the giant hole they found, and was therefore able to alert the others when Starscream released ancient Decepticons from the pods they were hibernating in. Though he made an attempt to prevent Starscream's escape, he was forced instead to go to the aid of the Autobots trapped in the ice below. {{storylink|Trap}} Jetfire tried to break his friends out, even considering using his Cyber Key, until Red Alert and the other Autobots arrived and stopped him, pointing out that he'd collapse the entire tunnel on top of them. When the team managed to nearly break though, Jetfire transformed, and melted it with his jets. Reunited, they headed off to confront Starscream. When Starscream ordered his ancient Decepticons to attack, Jetfire battles the airborne ones. When Optimus was wounded protecting [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] from Starscream, Jetfire opened fire, and carried Optimus and the others on top of him. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}
[[File:Cyb_ep25_starscream_ransom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|Oh man I think I'm gonna--HRRRBLAGGG]]

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After the black hole had been sealed, the Autobots worked on moving the Jungle Planet back to it's rightful position with four boosters. However [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] threw the Planet's trajectory to Cybertron by damaging a booster. Optimus ordered the Autobots to deal with the booster problem, leaving him to handle Galvatron, despite Jetfire's protests. All the Autobots, and even the Decepticons, managed to right the booster, with the Jungle Planet returning to it's rightful position, and Jetfire bid farewell to them. Jetfire and the Autobots then went to help Prime against Galvatron. However Galvatron brought them to their knees with purple lightning. Jetfire witnessed Optimus finally defeat Galvatron, and fell to his knees, so Jetfire led the Autobots to aid Optimus. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

After the final battle with Galvatron, peace spread across the galaxy. As part of a new initiative, Optimus Prime left aboard the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' to chart new territory, leaving Jetfire in charge of planet Cybertron. {{storylink|Beginning}}

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====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the conclusion of the Unicron Singularity crisis, Optimus Prime and several of his crew, including Jetfire, met another [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades who had been protecting Cybertron from other threats during the Singularity crisis. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Jetfire was left in command of the Autobot troops on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after Optimus Prime left to protect the [[Mini-Con]]s on Earth. He was unhappy with Prime for this, feeling that he had abandoned the Autobots on Cybertron for his affairs on Earth. When Prime returned to Cybertron to request reinforcements and supplies, Jetfire denied him the former, as he was losing the war and needed every man he could get. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:Jetfire breaks in.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|LET'S WHACK SOME BUSH--wait, I can't do that stereotype yet? Slag.]]
Some time later, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] contacted Jetfire and informed him that Optimus Prime had mysteriously vanished. While Jetfire had no clue as to what was going on either, he agreed to do like the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] keep an eye out for suspicious [[space bridge]] activity. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Soon enough, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] reported that multiple space bridges were repeatedly opening and closing at the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]]. Jetfire decided to investigate, and took a team of Autobots with him to infiltrate the enemy base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Upon arrival, they found that all the Decepticons in the base had been murdered, and that the space bridge nexus was automatically opening and closing space bridges in an apparent attempt to damage the dimensional wall. Suitably creeped out, Jetfire ordered his troops to take control of the nexus, but was suddenly ambushed by a [[Bludgeon (G1)|skeletal samurai]]. After getting his team to blind the enemy, Jetfire blasted it with all the firepower at his disposal, but only managed to damage its [[Pretender|outer shell]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

The team eventually made their way to the space bridge nexus, and tried to shut it down. Jetfire thought he caught a glimpse of the lost Optimus Prime in one of the space bridges, but shrugged it off. When all attempts to disable the nexus failed, Jetfire ordered his troops to evacuate while he stayed behind to manually blow up the entire building. Three more powerful enemies arrived through a space bridge, but at the last second, Jetfire caught another glimpse of Optimus Prime in a portal, and dove through it right after activating the explosives. While he successfully reached his lost commander, the two were now stuck on an alternate-reality Cybertron in the process of being devoured by [[Unicron]]. Thankfully, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] reached this reality as well, and used the power of [[Powerlinx]]ing and the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] to boost the strength of both Jetfire and Prime. The two Autobots combined and damaged Unicron with a powerful energy blast, then returned to their home universe to prepare for the planet eater's arrival. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Jetfire organized Cybertron's planetary defenses, and when Unicron arrived, he combined with Optimus Prime to attack him head-on. Thanks to the efforts of Over-Run and the Mini-Con population, Unicron was eventually vanquished and peace was brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, Jetfire was seen flying around in the reconstructed [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He and several other Autobots tried to listen in on one of Optimus Prime's discussions with the [[Autobot High Council]], but were interrupted when [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] attacked the city. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath}} Jetfire and the others tried to fight back, but were easily taken out by their powerful opponents. However, Optimus Prime managed to link up to Cybertron itself and activate a system-wide upgrade, granting Jetfire a brand new body capable of combining with anyone. He then combined with [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and used his new strength to help drive the Four Horsemen away. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Jetfire and his fellow upgraded Autobots later traveled to Earth to deal with several [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] wreaking havoc in [[Australia]]. However, despite their new bodies, they soon found themselves outmatched by the Terrorcons' use of pure [[Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Combined with Ironhide, Jetfire participated in a plan to trick the Terrorcons into shooting each other, but the enemies still weren't driven off until the [[Omnicon]]s arrived as reinforcements. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

After returning to Cybertron, Jetfire spent a whole lot of time sweet-talking various governors into granting him the resources and funding needed to construct a base on Earth. As such, he was fairly irritated when it seemed Ironhide wasn't finishing the base components on schedule, and told the engineer that he better not let them down. It didn't help that Ironhide suddenly disappeared while out on an errand, so Jetfire went out to search for him, grumbling about new recruits who were always looking for adventure. After stumbling upon a damaged [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], he eventually found Ironhide next to an armed [[seismic-shock warhead]]. After the warhead had shut down, Ironhide explained that he had built it long ago but made sure it wouldn't go off, and that a [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|a Decepticon]] had just forced him to reactivate it. Jetfire was proud that Ironhide was able to confront his past mistakes, and told him he finally sounded like a true Autobot. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

Some time later, Optimus Prime vanished, having stepped into a space bridge on Earth but never arrived on Cybertron. This gave Jetfire a headache; partially because they needed him to deal with unrest among the [[human]] population, but mostly because it meant he had to shoulder Prime's responsibilities of asking the ever-unhelpful High Council for reinforcements for Earth. While the council was hesitant about his request at first, councillor [[Avalon (Energon)|Avalon]] convinced the other members to grant Jetfire's request. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} Jetfire was thankful to Avalon, who explained that the other councillors were just unwilling to accept that they were at war again, and complimented Jetfire on how he had handled things. As Jetfire lamented the loss of Optimus Prime and Avalon comforted him, [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] burst into the chamber and reported that Terrorcons were assaulting four major Earth cities. Jetfire ordered for the reinforcements to be prepared at once, then took a bunch of Autobots through a space bridge to [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They defended the city from a thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]], but quickly started to get worn down by the sheer number of them. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

When [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] reported that [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] had come back from the dead and was wiping out Terrorcons in [[Toronto]], Jetfire didn't believe it at first. Even when he accepted the fact that Megatron was back, he ignored the hows and whys as he had to focus on conserving energy for the battle with the Insecticons. Thankfully, [[Rad White]] showed up to power the Autobots up with Energon is gaseous form, allowing them to recover and drive the Insecticons away. Jetfire approached the revived Decepticon leader, who told him that he wasn't done killing Terrorcons just yet, and left him with a message: "Optimus Prime sends his regards... from the belly of the beast!" {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}} Jetfire later reported Megatron's return and his message to the High Council. {{storylink|No Exit}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

Jetfire and the Autobots continued to hold Earth despite the absence of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} As [[Unicron]] was within days of reaching Cybertron, Jetfire and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] held out hope that Optimus was alive inside Unicron, and capable of acting. When the Autobots got word that Kicker and [[Alterenergy]] were under attack, Jetfire dispatched [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to their aid. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

Jetfire soon found himself in an impossible situation. Earth was only protected by the presence of the energon grid holding back the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. However, Autobot forces on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] desperately needed reinforcements in the form of [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Even if Jetfire dropped the grid briefly to allow Omega through, it was also create an opportunity for [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who had kidnapped Kicker, to escape with his valuable hostage. Jetfire prayed his friends from Alterenergy could rescue Kicker in time, before there was no one left on Mars to help. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}}

The situation became more complicated as Megatron emerged from self-imposed dormancy, launching an attack on the Energon Towers from inside the grid. Jetfire was desperately low on troops to commit to this new Decepticon attack, on top of the search for Kicker and the Mars reinforcements. The final domino fell when Perceptor picked up a signal from Unicron itself sent by Optimus Prime. Jetfire chose to drop the grid, negating the need for troops to protect the towers from Megatron and letting him redistribute forces to Mars and Unicron. He regretfully informed Rad that Kicker was on his own. Jetfire himself made his way to Prime's position, clearing out the Terrorcon hordes to reunite with his leader. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}}

Surrounded by Terrorcons spawned by the awakening Unicron, Jetfire and Prime fought a losing battle until Unicron was distracted by the revenge of Megatron. They returned to Cybertron and rallied the entire Autobot and Decepticon armada for defense against the Chaos-Bringer's return. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When Optimus Prime left for Earth, Jetfire was apparently left behind to look after things on Cybertron. Prime contacted him for help when the Decepticons were looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], as the [[space bridge]] on Earth was damaged and unable to send any of Prime's Autobots there. Jetfire agreed to use a space bridge on Cybertron to send [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] to fight the Decepticons on the moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

He eventually traveled to Earth himself. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Jetfire's profile}}

===MegaWing Galvatron instructions===
During the [[The Unicron Battles|Unicron Battles]] in [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon|one universe]], the power of Jet Convoy was challenged by Dark MegaWing [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|MegaWing Galvatron instructions}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Q-Robo Transformer}}}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===''Timelines''===

A [[Living metal|Transformium]] version of [[Hot Shot (SG)|Hot Shot]] observed [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] and Jetfire when he passed into their reality from the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Jetfire-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Jetfire participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Jetfire Armada'' — This Epic character was a reward to ''10'' leagues (yes, just ''100'' players!) in the "Armada: Episode II" Medium event.
*''Energon Jetfire'' — This Epic character debuted in the "Energon: Episode I" event. He could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Armada Jetfire toy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"May all your chooks turn to emus and kick your dunny door flat to the grass!"]]

*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[June 26|06-26]]'''
**''Accessories'': Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:Jetfire is a futuristic space shuttle molded primarily in white and gray with red paint stripes resembling the stripes seen on the original [[Jetfire (G1)#Toys|Generation 1 Jetfire]]. His Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]] serves as his front landing gear and forward gun in vehicle mode. Attaching Comettor (or any other Mini-Con) to the Powerlinx ports on Jetfire's wings pushes the large red missile/bombs underneath to drop. When Powerlinxed to Jetfire's main engine, two small wings are deployed for atmospheric flight. In robot mode, Jetfire's rear landing gear becomes a shield, and his main engine forms his rifle. There are also surprisingly intricate screens sculpted on the inside of one of the cargo bay doors.

:When the tail fin of ''Armada'' Jetfire's engine/weapon is pressed downward, it activates the original Generation 1 Autobot "laser" sound effect. Pressing the tail fin upwards (perhaps by placing the shuttle upright as if in launching mode) activates a rather garbled blast-off countdown sequence. Both sounds are also ''incredibly ''easy to trigger. When a Mini-Con is Powerlinxed to the gun/engine, a different laser gun sound is heard. Prior to the release of ''Powerlinx'' Jetfire, a [[Variant|running change]] erm, changed the sound effects.

:Jetfire can combine with the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base class Optimus Prime]] to form '''Jet Optimus''', by replacing the regular Super mode trailer legs and attaching Jetfire's shield onto Prime's chest. Additionally, the shield design resembles the chest armour of ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armour]]/[[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]].

:The Japanese version has a variety of subtle changes. The white plastic is considerably brighter and the heat re-entry burn deco dropped. Matching white paint has been applied to the insides of the forearms to make the combined mode legs look more cohesive. The gray and dark gray plastics have been darkened slightly and switched from matte to metallic, while Hasbro's bright red has changed to blood red. The gold vertical lines on the shins have been removed. A number of other paint applications have been changed, including adding several to the shield to make the resemblance to G1 God Ginrai's chest armor much more overt by adding blue fake chest "windows" and dark silver on several smaller details. Lastly, Jetfire's eye deco has also been corrected from the Hasbro release, now being properly ''behind'' the clear visor instead of ''on top of it''.

:This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Armada'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PL Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Don't come the raw prawn with me, sport, or I'll show you the rough end of a pineapple!"]]
*'''Powerlinx Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:The Powerlinx redeco of Jetfire replaces much of the gray and red with blue, in a color scheme very similar to the ''Macross''/''Robotech'' Valkyrie fighter jet flown by Maximillian Jenius/Sterling.

:This toy was also [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Spacewarp clone#Toys|a clone of Spacewarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Powerlinx Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, Jetfire, their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Jetfire is completely unchanged from his original release, unfortunately. This this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Kinpika Convoy]] in his various modes, including combined with Golden Jetfire at right]]
*'''''Kinpika'' Jetfire''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:A redeco of Jetfire with golden [[vacuum metallizing]]. It was a first prize of the {{w|sortition}} in December, and only exclusive in certain stores and department stores. There is a golden vacuum metallizing Armada Prime as another first prize. They can combine into Golden Jet Prime, of course.

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===Built to Rule!===
[[File:BTR-toy Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I had six pints of Guinness and everything went black...]]
*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Thruster/missile-launcher, missile

:Part of the first wave of small ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Jetfire is a building-brick set (compatible with popular building-block sets like... ''[[Kre-O]]''!) that can be assembled into a space shuttle or a robot or whatever else you feel like. Like pretty much all the ''Armada Built To Rule!'' sets, his construction is centered around a wide, blocky "Trans-Skeleton" piece that basically makes his robot mode a wall with spindly, awkward limbs sticking off it. In shuttle mode, he has a small depression on his roof to place his block-Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Built to Rule|Comettor]], or any normal Mini-Con thanks to the 2x2 "Powerlinx" plate there (though the grip on normal Mini-Cons is very weak). Like the original toy, his main jet-thruster piece is a blaster cannon, only this time it's a spring-loaded missile launcher.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===
[[File:Energon Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's some shonky business right there!"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, missile

:''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Jetfire transforms again into a white and red futuristic space shuttle, this time in the smaller Mega size class and with the ability to combine with most other Autobot Deluxe and Mega Energon toys. He features an electronic transforming sound effect that activates when another Autobot combines with him, or when his head is flipped down in robot mode.

: He also features a spring-loaded missile launcher which can be mounted under the nosecone of his shuttle mode. A button on top of the cockpit fires the missile. Additionally, the claws on his undercarriage can be pulled open, then snapped shut when the button in the middle is pressed. Like most Energon toys, he features an Energon Chip port on him, in this case his left shoulder/engine cowling.

:However, there is a possible design flaws involved with Jetfire's design. In order to use the undercarriage claw properly in vehicle mode, the red sections that form his legs must be repositioned due to a lack of clearance. Coincidentally, this lines up his engines to allow him to sit on them as if ready to launch. The mushroom joint that holds the two halves together is also somewhat loose, but is most likely [[for safety reasons]].

:The Japanese version of this toy does not feature any of the electronics, uses red translucent plastic in place of orange, and has a sticker covering the now-absent battery compartment.

:Jetfire was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Lunabot]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series; this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Energon'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Roadbuster / Skyfire''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SS-02'''
**''Release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher and 2 missiles

:A Japan-only two-pack of both Jetfire and Ironhide. There are no differences between the toys in this pack and the individually-packed Japanese versions.

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*'''Skyfire Sonic''' (Mega, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-25'''
**''Release date'': '''2004-[[September 30|09-30]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, 1 missile, Energon Spear weapon

:The Japanese release of [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Overcast]], though fictionally he's still Skyfire. There are some minor differences in the various paint applications, but the major difference is the inclusion of an orange Energon Spear, originally belonging to [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Skyfire Sonic (well, actually Overcast) at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. You know, strain the potatoes. Water the horses. You know, go where the big knobs hang out..."]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Ultra class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2004-[[December 28|12-28]]'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key (Hasbro) or Autobot Cybertron-planet Cyber Key (Takara)

:Jetfire was once again Ultra-sized, but this time transformed into a green cargo plane resembling a modified {{w|Antonov An-225}}. The design of the vehicle mode features a small homage to Jetfire's previous shuttle forms via a (non-opening) hatch featuring 'teeth' on the dorsal section. Jetfire features sound effects by pressing the port side aft engine nacelle. Inserting his Cyber Key into his tail assembly in either vehicle or robot mode causes a pair of translucent red cannons to extend, and the compartment they are mounted on to raise. Pressing the port side aft engine now features a different sound effect. The tail section can be swiveled up to form an attack mode somewhat resembling the "gerwalk" form of a ''Macross'' Valkyrie (appropriately).

:In robot mode Jetfire has a tendency to topple back due to the heavy battery operated gimmicks of the tail section, though he is more stable if one puts him in an action-oriented pose. In this mode he features two pop-out (non-firing) missile pods in his waist and wields his two wing-mounted (spring-loaded) missile launchers.

:The U.S. version of this toy has an additional support bar between the barrels of the translucent red tail cannons to provide structural integrity, at the cost of aesthetics. The other cosmetic difference between the U.S. and Japanese versions is that the ''Galaxy Force'' release has more paint applications. Finally, the ''Cybertron'' release comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''uk97''' printed on the back, while the ''Galaxy Force'' version comes with a silver-bordered Cybertron planet Autobot key.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Toys|Jetstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"...Shake hands with the wife's best friend? Drain the dragon? Siphon the python? Ring the rattlesnake? You know, unbutton the mutton? Like, point Percy at the porcelain?"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' Jetfire is a much smaller version of the Ultra-sized toy (though unusually large for a Legends figure in alternate mode), with limited articulation and detail. His waist missile pods and key-activated cannons are permanently sculpted in their deployed state, and he is still capable of forming his attack mode in his plane form. In the U.S. market, LOC Jetfire was primarily sold in drug stores, though he could be found in normal retailers in markets outside of the U.S., such as Australia.

:This mold was redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BurgerKingCybertronJetfiretoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|On Cybertron's richest quiz... SAAAALE OF THE CENTURY!]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Burger King Kids' Meal toy, 2005)

:An incredibly simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire available with [[Burger King]] kids meals. This toy is a partsformer, requiring you to remove his tail section to transform him and to replace it on his back. Oh yeah, he don't stand too good neither. Sucker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Burger King Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb Sky Shadow toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"He's a handsome wild colonial man He can beat the bloody world if Genghis Khan"]]
*'''Sky Shadow''' (Ultra class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key

:Sky Shadow is a tan/gold and black redeco of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire, depicting the character in his {{w|Matches Malone|cover identity}} as a Decepticon. It uses the same tooling as ''Cybertron'' Jetfire (though the chest panel is retooled to replace the Autobot sigil with the Decepticon one), so it features the structurally stronger tail cannon. All other functions remain the same.

: Sky Shadow comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with the code '''u06h''' printed on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/SkyShadow/skyshadow.htm More information on Sky Shadow at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"All together now, 'WELL OIL BEEF HOOKED!'"]]
*'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legends class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], Jetfire, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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==Merchandise==
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*'''Jetfire''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
*The Armada Jetfire toy's appearance and transformation sequence is an homage to Generation 1 [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. This was confirmed by then-head designer [[Aaron Archer]] during his stint as 'ORSON' on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] boards.

*According to the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club magazine]], the vehicle mode of this Jetfire is inspired by the X-71 Shuttle from the 1998 film ''[[Armageddon (film)|Armageddon]]''.

*Much like the [[Red Alert (Armada)|''Armada'' Red Alert]] toy's 'Woo-woo-woo' sound effect, the ''Armada'' Jetfire toy's original countdown sound effect briefly became something of an in-joke within the Transformers fan community.

*Jetfire's ''Cybertron'' toy appears (in plane mode) on the screen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Power Up VT6]]. His ''Energon'' design also makes a cameo in IDW's [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイヤー ''Jettofaiyā''), '''Skyfire''' (''Super Link'', スカイファイヤー ''Sukaifaiyā''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Galaxy Force'', ドレッドロック ''Doreddorokku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Géptűz''' (''Armada'', "Planefire"), '''Lángcsóva''' (''Energon'', "Flameburst"), '''Röptűz''' (''Cybertron'', "Flyfire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Huǒ''' (China, 天火, "Sky Fire")
*''Korean:'' '''Jetfire''' (제트화이어 ''Jeteuhwaieo''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Cybertron'', 드레드록 ''Deuredeurok'')
*''Polish:'' '''Myśliwiec''' ("Fighter Plane")
*''Romanian:'' '''Flamă'''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm Jetfire at TFU.info]

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Jetfire (Armada)

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:''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Jetfireut.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm as dry as a dead Dingo's donger!"]]
'''Jetfire''' is probably the best [[second-in-command]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could conceivably have. Jetfire is more than a yes-man; he's the crucial link between Prime's role-necessitated distance and his troops. Though professional and businesslike, Jetfire infuses his interactions with a down-to-earth friendliness. And where Optimus Prime is cautious, Jetfire is more prone to tempered bursts of gusto and bravado. While Optimus Prime is your leader who's your leader, Jetfire is your leader who's your friend. Because of this, Jetfire is very popular among the Autobots.

Most importantly, Jetfire is one of the only Autobots who will tell Optimus Prime to his face when he thinks he's wrong. It is this trait that makes Jetfire indispensable.

Jetfire has a long-lost brother [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]], and while the two are quite similar in many ways, Jetfire is ''far'' more willing and eager to jump into battle than Overcast.

He has a Decepticon alter-ego, '''Sky Shadow''', which he affects when doing undercover missions. He found the name in history archives which referred to a [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]] from the legendary [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Nobody's really sure how that works. Maybe it's that bloody [[Unicron Singularity]]'s doing.

{{bigquote|Let me tell you my personal motto: VICTORY IS MINE!|Jetfire|[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
When the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] investigated a distress signal against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders and fell into a trap set up by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Jetfire joined Optimus Prime in rushing to their rescue. The two combined and kicked Galvatron to the sky after a short battle. Shortly after, Jetfire reprimanded the Mini-Cons for not listening to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] upgraded Jetfire to be able to combine with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Susumu Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Min-seok Kim]] (South Korean), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German)}}

[[File:Prehistory-Jetfire in charge.jpg|thumb|What they didn't know was that the fireworks were for indoor use.]]
Before Optimus Prime and his squad left for [[Earth]] in response to the [[Mini-Con]] signal, he left Jetfire in command of the remaining Autobot forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Prehistory}}

Much later, Optimus Prime requested Jetfire's assistance as the battle for the Mini-Cons reached a dangerous point with the discovery of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber sword]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield. As Jetfire made his way to Earth, he was followed by the Megatron loyalist [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], who had similarly been requested by the Decepticon strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

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Thrust's arrival quickly improved Decepticon battle strategy, sending the Autobot forces on Earth into disarray. Optimus Prime himself would have been defeated if not for the timely arrival of Jetfire, who quickly defeated the surprised Decepticon air power and forced the rest into retreat. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Jetfire was quickly installed as second in command, but as everybody who had never served with him discovered, he was a very different kind of 'bot compared to the reserved Optimus Prime. Where Optimus was cautious and analytical, Jetfire was brash and headstrong to the point of recklessness, jumping into the unknown without considering the consequences. As a result, in his first major battle with the Decepticons, Jetfire decided to take all of their air forces on his own, getting himself into serious trouble. Fortunately, Optimus Prime had recovered enough from his injuries to launch a counter-attack on the Decepticons and unleash his secret weapon—the ability to Powerlink with Jetfire, resulting in the powerful Jet Optimus. Together, they overpowered the Decepticons in short order. Afterwards, Jetfire promised that he would be more cautious in the future. {{storylink|Linkup}}

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During a rare moment of downtime, Jetfire had an arm wrestling competition against Smokescreen (beating his opponent several times in a row) before he decided to do his homework, and review footage of the Autobots' and Decepticons' battles on Earth. As he perused the Autobots' video files, Jetfire noticed that Sideways had sometimes acted against the Decepticons, despite having already defected to their side. He discussed this revelation with the children. They all came to the agreement that, despite the fact that it was unclear whether or not Sideways was a Decepticon, it was evident that the fiend couldn't be trusted. Later, the Autobots and Decepticons squared off on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} over a new mysterious [[Mini-Con storage panel]]. Optimus Prime and Jetfire once again combined into Jet Optimus to take the fight to the Decepticons. However, even Jet Optimus' power was tested by the arrival of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. The giant Decepticon's sheer strength and firepower forced Jet Optimus on the backfoot, and in their shared gestalt mind, both Optimus and Jetfire were at a loss as what to do. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Worse yet, Thrust's tactics proved effective as ever, and though Jet Optimus fled up into the sky, he found himself surrounded by enemy units. Megatron pursued the Autobots by combining with Tidal Wave, and used the Star Saber to forcibly separate Jetfire from Optimus, sending the Autobot leader plummeting. Jetfire was left unable to go after Optimus as Megatron then bombarded him with laser blasts. The Autobots only won thanks to the timely appearance of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] and their combination into the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], which wound up in Optimus's grasp. {{storylink|Desperate}}

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The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Jetfire was among those willing to take a more proactive approach to dealing with the Decepticons, though Optimus was hesitant. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run away along with the kids. Though most of the Autobots went out looking for them, both Scavenger and Jetfire remained behind on monitor duty, as their vehicle modes stuck out too much in public. {{storylink|Runaway}}

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When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, Jetfire objected to them not bringing along the Requiem Blaster. Soon the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, Starscream engaged the group, wielding the Star Saber. Jetfire combined with Optimus to fight him. Their duel ended abruptly when Starscream realized that his back-up wasn't coming. Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster and realized it was back at the Autobots' base, where Smokescreen was guarding it, alone. The Autobots warped back to base, Jet Optimus splitting back into his two component 'bots once there. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who nearly died valiantly trying to protect the Mini-Cons. Despite his sacrifice, Megatron took the Requiem Blaster and retreated. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

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But Smokescreen clung onto life, if just barely. While Red Alert went about fixing him, a proximity alarm sounded across the Autobots' base. Hot Shot and Side Swipe, eager to avenge Smokescreen, headed out to take on both Starscream and Tidal Wave. Jetfire and Optimus went after them, and combined into Jet Optimus to rescue their subordinates. Even in their combined form, they were no match for Tidal Wave... until Starscream willingly handed them the Star Saber. Tidal Wave warped away, and Starscream was taken to the Autobots' base, where he informed them that he had defected from the Decepticons. Though Jetfire was hesitant to trust him, the Autobots ultimately decided to accept Starscream into their ranks. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon, in order to storm the Decepticon camp.{{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

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The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron’s throne room. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Jetfire helped round-up the Mini-Cons, now free of Megatron's influence thanks to [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], and queued them up so they could warp back to the Autobots' base. {{storylink|Rescue}}

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Jetfire's flight capabilities made him and Starscream the only two viable candidates for a mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], where a new Mini-Con was detected. Jetfire gladly brought along both [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] Mini-Cons along for this mission, but was none too keen on being paired up with Starscream. Starscream took off ahead of him anyways, though Jetfire chose to remain on-task instead of tracking him down. When Jetfire eventually came upon him, Starscream was so wrapped up in self-pity that he refused to do as his Autobot superior ordered. Jetfire was forced to handcuff him and charge him with dereliction of duty. On the return trip to Earth, the pair discovered the object of their quest on an asteroid. They were attacked by Tidal Wave, hindering their first pass to snatch up the newly awakened [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. Starscream was able to talk Firebot into turning its weapons on the giant Decepticon, and then grabbed the Mini-Con and put him in Jetfire's storage compartment. It looked like the Autobots were home free, only for Megatron to appear in their path with the Requiem Blaster in hand. Brought into proximity for the first time, the blaster, the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber (wielded by Starscream) resonated with one another, causing a huge flare of energy that covered Jetfire and Starscream's escape. Back on Earth, Jetfire informed the kids that he hadn't been able to bring them back a souvenir. Fortunately for them, Starscream had picked up a bejewelled rock during the mission, and left it behind for Alexis to find after he stormed off. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Jetfire supervised the construction of a spaceship for the Autobots, playing the part of a drill sergeant, making sure all the others did their fair share of work. This led to him getting into an argument with Starscream, who insisted the Autobots should prioritize Megatron's destruction above all other matters. Starscream stormed off, and the rest of the Autobot continued with their labor.

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The ship was in the final stages of construction when Billy and Fred reported that they had seen Starscream "chase off" Thrust after the Decepticon had asked him to steal the Skyboom Shield. As it turns out, [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] were nowhere to be found just then. Accusations that Starscream had complied with Thrust's request were thrown around, but the conversation was cut short when the Decepticons attacked. Jetfire flew out to meet them, and after shooting down Cyclonus, he Powerlinxed with Optimus to take on Tidal Wave. Just as Smokescreen passed the Skyboom Shield to Jet Optimus (the Mini-Cons having been found during the battle), Starscream swooped down, grabbed it, and left with both the shield and the Star Saber in hand to rejoin the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

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Though Jetfire seemed in control of his emotions after Starscream's betrayal, he was as angry over it as all the other members of the Autobots team. He had Side Swipe try and hack into the Decepticons' warp gate, but they had taken additional precautions over such incursions after the Autobots' previous attack. Jetfire nonetheless continued to petition Optimus to go on the offensive against the Decepticons. Then, the Decepticons test-fired their newly built [[Hydra Cannon]] on a comet for all the world to see. Jetfire Optimus, Side Swipe, and Hot Shot were left staring in awe over the might of the Decepticons' super-weapon. {{storylink|Threaten}} Jetfire warped out into orbit to scout out the Decepticons' warship, but found himself unable to penetrate their [[Force field|electro-shield]]. After returning to base to meet with Optimus, the both of them warped back near the Decepticons' ship and combined. They then waited for the Hydra Cannon to drop its shield in preparation for its attack, and took advantage of this opening to begin a furious assault. The Decepticons emerged from the ship to ward Jet Optimus off, who split into his individual components to better deal with their numbers. Jetfire was tasked with distracting the Decepticons while Optimus attempted to retrieve the Mini-Con weapons. There were simply too many enemy units however, and Jetfire was pinned down and forced to watch as the Hydra Cannon opened fire on Earth. Optimus managed to use the power of the Matrix to intercept its destructive beam, though the intense release of energy utterly destroyed his body. While the Decepticons were distracted by the spectacle of [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus's demise]], Jetfire wrenched himself free of their grasp. He then flew about, desperate to find any sign that Optimus had somehow survived, but all he came upon was Sparkplug drifting in the space dust, clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} As the Autobots tried to cope with the loss of their leader, Jetfire scoped out the Moon, hoping to find anything left behind by the Decepticons. The enemy team had since departed for Cybertron, however. When he returned to Autobot headquarters, Jetfire was confronted by Hot Shot, who insisted the two of them chase after the Decepticons for revenge. Jetfire dismissed his request, agitating Hot Shot further. Hot Shot's emotional outbursts continued, provoking Scavenger to beat some sense into him through some aggressive therapy. Though Alexis pleaded with Jetfire to step in, Jetfire assured her that Scavenger knew what he was doing. Sure enough, Hot Shot was eventually made to confront the reality of the Autobots' situation, and stopped fighting his teammates. Believing it would be what Optimus would have wanted, Jetfire passed on leadership of the Autobots to Hot Shot. With their morale renewed, the team redoubled their efforts to complete the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Remorse}} Jetfire watched confusedly as the Mini-Cons protested Hot Shot's decision to leave the children behind while the Autobots pursued the Decepticons. Hot Shot eventually relented, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all boarded the newly completed ''Axalon'' and begun their journey to Cybertron. {{storylink|Depart}}

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Shortly after their departure, the Autobots had to navigate the ''Axalon'' through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerged from this dangerous region, they came upon the Decepticons, who had turned their own ship around to crush their pursuers. In the battle that ensued, Jetfire dueled Thrust. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, blew Megatron back with the power of his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Jetfire stayed on the ''Axalon'' with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

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By the time the Autobots had repaired the ''Axalon'' and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. Upon approaching their home planet, the Mini-Cons began acting up, and Jetfire had to combine with Optimus to persuade them from drifting off into the void. The Autobots then warped down to Cybertron, where Jetfire and Optimus were fought against Galvatron (formerly Megatron), leading his elite soldiers on the warpath. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared in the sky. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Jetfire was sent planetside to scout out an area where the ''Axalon'' could safely land. Though it took fighting several Decepticon troopers, he eventually did so, and called Optimus and the rest of his team down from orbit. Optimus then ordered Jetfire and Side Swipe to head a full Autobot evacuation of Cybertron in preparation for Unicron's assault. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Jetfire was pulled away from his job to back up Hot Shot and Wheeljack who, along with Alexis, Rad, Carlos, and their Mini-Con companions, were tracking down Thrust. Though Jetfire got turned around for a while, he eventually came upon his quarry, and pulled them off of Cybertron's moon while its surface crumbled. Cybertron's satellite was then revealed to have concealed Unicron's slumbering form. The Chaos Bringer was now awakening. {{storylink|Portent}}

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The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. After heading out to meet Galvatron’s forces, Optimus combined with Jetfire and Overload to draw the Decepticon leader away from the battleground. Once they had achieved a significant distance from the rest of their forces, Jetfire separated from Optimus, and kept Tidal Wave occupied while both faction leaders were left to "negotiate." Though Galvatron eventually came around, it was only after Starscream died to convince him to do so. {{storylink|Cramp}} Jetfire attended the meeting during which the Autobots and Decepticons formed a temporary truce to combat the menace of Unicron, notably shaking hands with Tidal Wave. After their combined armada failed to deal any damage to Unicron, the Autobot/Decepticon alliance sent a scouting party to the Chaos Bringer's surface. They too failed to yield any immediate success, and had to be rescued by Jet Optimus and Galvatron. {{storylink|Alliance}} Some data was gathered during the scouting expedition, however, and once analyzed provided the Autobot/Decepticon alliance with a weakspot they could target: a small area on Unicron's neck. Jetfire and Tidal Wave helped their respective commanders infiltrate Unicron through his plasma cannon, then helped distract their gargantuan foe by attacking his vulnerable area. {{storylink|Union}} No matter how much damage they inflicted upon him, however, Unicron would regenerate his wounds. It dawned upon Jetfire that only a miracle could help them defeat Unicron at this point. {{storylink|Origin}}

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Thankfully, a miracle wasn't needed; the team within Unicron managed to free the Mini-Con weapons that were powering him, and Unicron became inert. Hot Shot then decided to go on a solo mission to retrieve Optimus Prime from within the evil planet, but Jetfire knocked him out and went instead; he reasoned that if Unicron was still a threat, the united Cybertronian army needed Hot Shot to lead them. En route, he was joined by Cyclonus, and as Jetfire predicted, Unicron began to stir once more. Jetfire came upon the kids, their partner Mini-Cons, and the 'bots who made up the three Mini-Con weapons emerging onto Unicron's surface, and doubled back with them aboard himself. The Transformers then launched a final assault on Unicron, though it proved unnecessary; Galvatron sacrificed himself to Unicron, robbing the dark god of the hatred he needed to sustain himself. Unicron vanished from existence. Afterwards, Hot Shot, Jet Fire, and Perceptor accompanied the children back to Earth, and bid them a heartfelt goodbye before returning to Cybertron to rebuild their war-worn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

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As the Decepticons unleashed the might of the [[Hydra Cannon]] towards the Earth, Jetfire and Side Swipe left their posts to watch on in horror as the blast approached, via the Autobot base's view screen. Thankfully, Optimus had already left to thwart the energies of the weapon with those of his Matrix. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]] (Japanese)|[[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
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During the ten years since the defeat of [[Unicron]], Jetfire was upgraded into a new, more advanced body uploaded with the [[Spark of Combination]], which granted him the ability to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]] with other compatible robots. Jetfire was selected by Optimus Prime to accompany him and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] to investigate a mysterious attack on the [[energon]] mining colony there by a group of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|mysterious bestial transformers]]. Jetfire was less than pleased when the inexperienced and immature [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] wanted to tag along merely to satisfy his hero worship of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but decided to let the youngster come along after Optimus Prime left the decision to Jetfire. After surveying the damage on Mars, Jetfire quickly destroyed a large number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|avian drones]] attacking [[Ocean City]] on Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

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Soon afterward, the mining colony on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] was attacked by the same mysterious energon-eating creatures, now identified as "Terrorcons." Tasked with conducting reconnaissance, Jetfire and Kicker fought their way through dozens of the bird drones, with the gifted human playing a crucial role in their successful mission. Though the Terrorcons were once more driven back, this time around a number of them managed to escape with a substantial amount of Energon. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

Jetfire was dispatched to Plains City in preparation for future Terrorcon attacks. The next strike happened at [[Desert City]], however, meaning Jetfire missed out on the action. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

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After Ironhide acquitted himself with distinction during the mission on the Moon, Jetfire practiced powerlinking with the younger Autobot, who, unfortunately, could not time the sequence properly. The reason behind the attacks was (partially) revealed when the powerful [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], commander of the Terrorcons, attacked [[Plains City]]; Energon was supposedly being gathered to revive Megatron. Jetfire arrived with the Autobot reinforcements and finally successfully powerlinked with Ironhide, allowing the young Autobot the honor of being the controlling component of their combined form. The Terrorcons were once more made to retreat. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

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After [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] joined the Terrorcons, Jetfire became vocal about his distrust of Demolishor, fearing he might follow suit. When he expressed his concerns to Optimus, the Autobot leader dismissed Jetfire's fears, stating he was confident Demolishor would remain a steadfast ally. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} Though the Terrorcon attacks continued, the Autobot grew more competent at defending their outposts. When a flock of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones attacked [[Lunar City]], Jetfire led them into the station's newly-built automated defenses systems, and the Terrorcons were all blown to bits. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

The balance of power shifted when Megatron was resurrected, and took command of the Terrorcons. With their old foe returned, Jetfire brought back up the topic of Demolishor's loyalty to Optimus, only to be dismissed once more. Jetfire confided in Kicker that he envied the Omnicons, as they were certain of their place in a tumultuous world, filled with shifting loyalties. Then, Ocean City's alarm sounded, warning that an enemy space-bridge had materialized nearby. Jetfire was sent to investigate, but saw no one exiting the portal... He did bump into someone though: the newly revived and ghostly Starscream. Jetfire called Kicker to inform him of his encounter, only for Megatron to launch his own, unrelated assault on Ocean City. Jetfire and Ironhide combined to fight off Demolishor, who had joined back up with Megatron, as Jetfire had previously predicted. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

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After Optimus informed his troops that Ocean City's security had been breached by a ghostly intruder, Jetfire suggested Optimus be accompanied by a body-guard at all times to prevent an assassination attempt. Optimus refused Jetifre's suggestion, forcing the Autobots to guard him anyways, though covertly. Optimus caught on quickly, and warped off to the Moon to confront his attacker alone. While Optimus dealt with his would-be assassin, a revived Starscream, Jetfire and the other Autobots wound up having troubles of their own defending Lunar City from Megatron. Though the Terrorcons were driven back, the newly-rebuilt lunar outpost was once more reduced to ruins. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Jetfire's next mission took him to Asteroid City, where he and his team encountered the Decepticons' ship. The vessel's eerie similarity to Unicron put the Autobots on edge, and Jetfire was pinned down by Scorponok in the ensuing skirmish. Though skewered by the Terrorcon's tail-blade, Jetfire recovered quickly after Hot Shot, Optimus, Inferno and Ironhide forced Scorponok back. Megatron and his minions then covered their escape by detonating an energon-riddled asteroid. Jetfire later attended a meeting where Dr. Jones put forth his proposal to build Energon Towers to better defend their mining outposts. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Before the first Energon tower could be fully built in Ocean City, Megatron and his troops attacked the facility. Jetfire was kept busy for most of the fight by Cyclonus, though once he was taken out, Jetfire changed his focus towards Scorponok. Scorponok was substantially more powerful than Cyclonus unfortunately, and easily batted Jetfire aside as he pushed his way towards the center of the city complex. Thankfully, the Energon Tower was completed and activated just in time to force the Terrorcons away. {{storylink|Energon Tower}}

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Jetfire was called in to [[Jungle City]] to scope out a Terrorcon attack Kicker had reported. After confirming the presence of radar-invisible Terrorcons, he regrouped with the other Autobots, and was paired up with Hot Shot to overlook Jungle City’s aerial defense. Jetfire failed to protect the local Energon Tower from being destroyed, and the Autobots were forced to abandon Jungle City, detonating it to prevent its Energon stockpiles to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

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Jetfire received word that Optimus was under attack in the ruins of Lunar City. He, Hot Shot and Inferno warped up to help him fend off the Decepticons. They were trapped in a precarious position when Scorponok unleashed the firepower of the Decepticon Mobile Fortress on their group, only to be rescued by several Omnicon survivors of Lunar City. After the Omnicons raised a hidden base from under the Lunar surface, Jetfire helped protect an Energon Tower while it warped in and was activated. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}}

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Kicker and Misha had Jetfire give them a lift to Desert City in order to investigate a lack of Energon output from that location’s Energon Tower. After dropping them off, Jetfire traveled to Earth orbit, where he and a handful of Autobots formed a first line of defense against a meteor strike engineered by Megatron. They were briefly joined by Rodimus and his crew members, who aided Optimus's team by destroying one of the three artificial meteors. The other two constructs continued their encroachment upon the Earth, until the [[energon grid]] was successfully activated, forming a protective barrier around the planet. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}} Jetfire was glad that with the energon grid now online, the Autobots could let down their guard every once in a while. Optimus told his troops that he rather they stay vigilant, despite the added protection of the energon grid. Jetfire then attended a meeting where Optimus made clear his plan to go on the offensive, and travel into space to stop Unicron from being revived by their enemies. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}}

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Jetfire attended the launch of the ''[[Miranda II]]'' Autobot-human spacecraft. He joined the crew and was part of a space battle in the [[Asteroid belt]] to defend the [[Energon Ring]] before their journey could begin. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} The ''Miranda II'''s first stop took its crew through a whiteout on an uncharted planet, where it became temporarily stuck between two glaciers. Jetfire was sent out with Kicker and Ironhide to scout the area for Energon, while Inferno and Optimus tried to free their ship. As the Omnicons began uncovering the sought-after substance in a cavern, Jetfire tried to keep the rest of his team calm; they were all on-edge, thinking the Decepticons could turn up at any moment. As Jetfire told them that the odds of the Decepticons coming upon them was infinitesimally small, Demolishor and Snowcat shot him in the back. Jetfire was left unable to fly, and had to powerlinx with Ironhide in order to achieve lift-off. Once they had escaped out into open, Jetfire's team ran afoul of [[Cruellock|a new type of Terrorcons]]. Though Jetfire wound up being in need of repair, he and the rest of the Autobots safely made it aboard the ''Miranda II'' and escaped the planet. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

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The ''Miranda II'' crossed paths with Rodimus, who boarded the ship to discuss Unicron. Optimus, Jetfire, Rodimus, and Prowl talked privately on the matter. During their conversation, Rodimus revealed that Unicron was merely a tool, that could be used for good or evil. Optimus was nonetheless unwilling to allow the planet to reawaken, and his crew parted ways with Rodimus's. Ironhide decided to stow away on Rodimus's ship though, and when Hot Shot brought this to the rest of the crew's attention, Jetfire had a good chuckle over Ironhide's youthful exuberance. The Autobots then made their way to Unicron's body, and drove off the Decepticons' first line of defense. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} After getting Megatron's attention, the ''Miranda II'' retreated back towards the Autobots' warp gate, luring the Decepticons into following them. Jetfire helped defend the ship until they emerged from warp near Cybertron. There, the Autobots used the planet's energon grid to inflict massive damage on Unicron's body, forcing Megatron to warp his troops away, and signaling an initial victory in the Autobots' quest to bring an end to Unicron. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

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Later, Jetfire was contacted by Kicker, who had met with Alpha Q in his absence and made an ally out of him. Jetfire informed Optimus that Kicker, Ironhide, Misha, and Alpha Q were heading towards Cybertron aboard Unicron’s head. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} During the peace talks between Optimus, Rodimus, and Alpha Q, Jetfire traveled to Cybertron to overlook the ship graveyard left behind by the Decepticons who failed to escape past Cybertron's energon grid. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} The energon grid had been left damaged during the escape of the Decepticon war-criminal [[Shockblast]] however, and Megatron's forces took advantage of the Autobots' weakened defenses to launch an attack. During the conflict, Jetfire tried to rescue Wing Dagger from Shockblast, but due to interference from Tidal Wave, was unable to prevent him from being crushed by a falling Energon Tower. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} To make matters worse, enough Energon Towers had been damaged in the attack to severely cripple Cybertron's defenses. The Decepticons returned with Mirage, a rebuilt Tidal Wave, who used his enhanced speed and agility to outmaneuver Jetfire. The Terrorcons managed to breach Primus's chamber, and from within it, stole enough energon for Unicron to transform and threaten Cybertron with imminent destruction. Jetfire joined Optimus in a retaliatory strike where the Autobots managed to penetrate Unicron's outer defenses. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} Jetfire dropped off Ironhide on Unicron's surface so the young 'bot could join with Optimus's party. Meanwhile, he continued to run interference outside Unicron against Megatron's Divebomb drones. {{storylink|Open Fire!}}

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The fighting that followed within Unicron led to a ''clash of positively and negatively-charged energon, which ultimately tore open a rift in space.'' Jetfire found Inferno clinging onto the Chaos-Bringer's hull for dear life, and rescued him before Unicron was pulled into the rift. Jetfire then met up with Optimus Prime and the others, and followed them through the spatial tear to chase down Megatron and Alpha Q. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

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On the other side of the rift, the Autobots found a newly created solar system; Alpha Q had succeeded in restoring the planets devoured by Unicron, and had placed Unicron's head in its center as an energon sun. The Decepticons immediately begun to target these worlds, and on [[Iron Planet]] the Autobots came to blows with Shockblast. Though Jetfire was eager to capture the Decepticon himself, Optimus had him stand back so Wing Saber could do it, and acquire some peace of mind. Afterwards, Scorponok resurfaced, brainwashed and completely loyal to Megatron. Jetfire had to rescue a confused Ironhide from being skewered by their former ally, and together they helped fend off the Terrorcons under his command. {{storylink|Protection}} Jetfire then took the ''Miranda II'' to [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]]. After having set down the ship on the pristine world, he received an alarm from Inferno, who had been left behind on Iron Planet to guard Shockblast. Jetfire linked up with Ironhide to come to Inferno's aid, though the Autobots arrived too late to prevent Megatron from infusing Inferno with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

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The Autobots began looking for Unicron's whereabouts in the void of space, only to be called back to Jungle Planet when the Decepticons found the Autobots' temporary base of operations there. The Autobots were kept from going down to the planet's surface by the Decepticons until the arrival of [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] tipped the odds in their favor. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Jetfire overlooked the Omnicons clearing a site to set down an energon tower on Jungle Planet until the Autobots got word from Bulkhead's team, now in space, that they were under attack. Jetfire used his shuttle mode to fly out and assist them. He linked up with Downshift to fend off the Decepticons until the energon tower could be activated. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

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Jetfire teamed up with Bulkhead to protect an energon tower as it was being warped in to [[Ocean Planet]]. Unfortunately, Mirage managed to slip past them, and sent the structure toppling over. With only one tower to spare, Inferno volunteered to act as a decoy, pretending that the Decepticon programming Megatron had previously forced into him had taken effect. Jetfire, Ironhide, and Kicker were sent to keep an eye on him as he reeled in their enemies. But the programming was more powerful than anticipated, and Inferno's began to lose control. He managed to shake off the Decepticon influence in time to save Jetfire from getting impaled by Starscream. Jetfire managed to return the favor (if barely) by retrieving Inferno's spark after his body was destroyed by the heat of the energon sun, which Starscream had sent him towards. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} ''Jetfire then brought the spark back to Cybertron, where Primus would be able to restore Inferno. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

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Jetfire saw Hot Shot and Ironhide off through a space bridge, and wondered to himself where they were off to. His curiosity getting the better of him, he suggested he and Kicker follow the pair for a little "R&R." But by the time they made it to their destination, the duo found themselves on [[Circuit Planet|a planet]] entirely covered in roads, where the first [[Autobot Grand Prix]] had already started! Kicker jumped down to join Ironhide on the road, while Bulkhead approached Jetfire with a proposition: to make the race a little more interesting... mostly by shooting at the road! Jetfire only used blanks though, to keep things safe. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

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After Wing Saber located Unicron's body, Jetfire and the Autobots staged an assault on the Planet-Eater, but were unable to keep Megatron from making Unicron fully operational again. Finding themselves surrounded by the enemy, the Autobots were rescued by the timely arrival of first [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], and then Roadblock (Inferno reborn) with fleet of energon towers in tow. The towers were sent down to impale Unicron, but had no effect on the now-mobile titan. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Likewise, the energon grid protecting Alpha Q's planetary system failed to halt Unicron's advance towards the [[Energon Orb]] at its center. Jetfire tried to help coordinating the Autobots' offensive as Unicron reached for its head, to no avail. He was forced to call for a retreat as Unicron became whole once more. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

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Jetfire, Bulkhead, and Wing Saber kept the lesser Decepticons busy outside of Unicron while the other Autobots sought to reach Megatron's throne room and disconnect him from the Planet-Eater, while the later was still dormant. The fliers later reconvened with the ''Miranda II'', where Misha gave them an update on Optimus Prime and Kicker's teams, then fighting a Unicron-empowered Shockblast and retrieving Alpha Q's body respectively. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Jetfire rejoined Optimus Supreme in Blizzard Planet's orbit to inform his leader that Unicron was back online (despite Optimus having witnessed first-hand the giant punching down onto Blizzard Planet's surface). He then joined in an effort to stop Unicron from obliterating Blizzard Planet, fully aware of the insanity of the situation. The Autobots failed to save the planet, were all left badly damaged by the encounter, and had to be brought to the Autobots' infirmary.

[[File:Energon-Autobot-Redecos.jpg|thumb|250px|He's brighter than Ironhide, at least.]]
After being repaired and against orders, Jetfire joined Optimus in fighting Unicron before he could reach another world. He fared little better this time around and Circuit planet was the next sphere to fall. Then, the power of Primus reached the Autobots, repairing Jetfire and reformatting his body, while growing Optimus Supreme to gargantuan proportions so he could fight Unicorn on an even playing field. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Jetfire and the others maintained strafing assaults against Unicron as Optimus Supreme grappled with him directly and Kicker assembled the energon towers for a powerful strike. With the towers, the power of Primus, and the teamwork of the Optimus Supreme combination, Unicron's body was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Jetfire and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Rodimus gathered the crew of the ''Miranda II'' to return to Cybertron. He ordered Roadblock and Jetfire to remain behind on Ocean Planet and watch over Alpha Q's worlds in their absence. When he learned that Optimus had abandoned the sick bay, he tracked him down beyond a warp gate. Though Optimus had yet to fully recover, he insisted he travel to Cybertron, having sensed his home-world was in danger. Jetfire was unable to dissuade him, and both Autobots went pressed onward through the space bridge. {{storylink|Ambition}} The Autobots arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere. Optimus collapsed under its effect, but Jetfire retrieved his leader before his lifeforce could be extinguished. The Decepticons then proceeded to unleash the gas all over Cybertron, forcing the Autobots to retreat off-planet. {{storylink|Wishes}}

The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Jetfire fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} As Optimus led a team through the opening in the energon gas created by Kicker's infiltrators, Jetfire remained in space under Rodimus's command as part of a backup team. {{storylink|Break Through}}

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At some point, in the Autobot combat training simulation, Jetfire and Ironhide teamed up for the tournament. They defeated Scorponok in an extended battle, but fell before some cheap tricks when [[Six Shot]] manipulated the digital environment against them. {{storylink|Distribution}}

As Cybertron began moving through space towards the warpgate for Alpha Q's worlds, Rodimus and his crew attempted to gather enough space debris to slow it down. Jetfire complained that this was an exercise in futility, as their makeshift barrier stood no chance of halting an entire planet's progress. Rodimus admitted that they had little chance of succeeding, but explained that he hoped to at least distract Galvatron somewhat, to give Optimus and his soldiers on the planet a better fighting chance. But Six Shot had modified an energon tower into a planetary laser, which blasted cleanly through their defenses before Cybertron even neared the barrier. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After Cybertron was forced through a spacebridge, Jefire was injured, and Rodimus sent him back to Ocean Planet for repairs with Landmine. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Before he was fully recovered, Jetfire took off from his sickbed to help the Autobots in stopping Cybertron from slamming into Plains Planet; Six Shot had engineered a crude planetary propulsion system for the world. As he neared his destination, he crossed paths with Ironhide, and the pair combined. With additional help from the rest of the Autobot team, they destroyed the energon towers that were being used to accelerate the planet towards its destination. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Jetfire returned to Primus's chamber. From there, he learned that Sally had managed to infiltrate the Decepticons' base by herself, and that Galvatron was once more headed for the super energon pool. While another group of Autobots left to deal with the Galvatron situation, Jetfire headed off with Doctor Jones to retrieve Sally. Thanks in large to Sally mucking about the Decepticons' control room, the Autobots were able to take control of their enemies' headquarters and Cybertron's warp gate system. Jetfire then volunteered to bring Sally and her mother back to Ocean City. With the humans out of harm's way, Jetfire regrouped with Optimus and Omega Supreme. The Autobots warped back to Cybertron, unaware that on the other side of the space bridge was Galvatron, grown to enormous proportions by the power of super energon. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Upon seeing his old foe so transformed, Optimus instructed Jetfire to take a group of Omnicons and see to Primus's revival. Jetfire traveled to the pool of super energon just as a team headed by Kicker managed to take control of the location. Jetfire put the Omnicons to work at processing the fuel into super energon stars. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Jetfire then left Cybertron with Kicker to rejoin the front lines, which had since moved to Alpha Q's dying planetary system. The fight between Galvatron and Optimus had moved beyond the point where Jetfire could contribute anything of use though; both combatants had channeled the power of Unicron to grow themselves to tremendous heights, and grappled as titans on Jungle Planet. From within Jetfire's cockpit, Kicker detected another source of Unicron's essence out in the void of space, and had the shuttle take him towards it. As they neared Unicron's disembodied spark, Kicker asked that Jetfire allow him to continue forth on his own, feeling it was his destiny to confront the evil by himself. Though Jetfire thought the idea was hooey, he still followed Kicker's request, and doubled back to return to Optimus's side. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

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By the time Jetfire reached his (now normal-sized) leader, Optimus had become unresponsive due to the injuries he had suffered in his latest duel against Galvatron. As their Combination Sparks ignited, the Autobots realized that Prime needed the Combination Sparks of all his fellow Autobots to face the final conflict. Rodimus led the Autobots in stepping forward to give up their individuality for the greater good of the team. Jetfire's body was converted into pure energy as he became one with his spark, so that it could in turn become one with all the other Combination Sparks, revitalizing Optimus. Filled with the strength of all his men, Optimus united with Omega Supreme in the ultimate Powerlinx, grappling with Galvatron until the Decepticon leader shrugged off Unicron's influence and plunged into the sun. Jetfire and the other Autobots then separated, and were restored to their individual forms. {{storylink|The Sun}}

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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Hideo Ishikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jari Salo]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
[[File:CybJetfire01.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm a registered bookbinder from Brisbane!]]

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After the second defeat of Unicron, Jetfire resettled on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] for an indeterminate period of time. He adopted a [[Accent|local accent]], one that sounded vaguely like Earth-Australian to certain [[human]]s. Jetfire also appeared to have mellowed in the past 20 years; he was considerably more cautious compared to his reckless youth, and adhered much more closely to orders and protocol. He returned to Cybertron, his homeworld once again facing a monumental crisis, perhaps the worst in its history: Unicron's demise had created a black hole that was slowly encroaching upon the planet.
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Optimus Prime ordered Jetfire to visit Earth and provide the Autobots with scans of local vehicles. This was done so that should their primary plan of destroying the [[Unicron Singularity]] fail, the population of Cybertron could assume disguises and relocate to the human homeworld, whose inhabitants were still largely unaware of the existence of Transformers. The planetary exodus was put underway when the elder Cybertronian [[Vector Prime]] introduced himself. This new arrival ensured the Autobots that he had the means to nullify the black hole: the Autobots only had to collect the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to unleash the power of Primus upon it. Unfortunately, the map was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Optimus's elite team, including Jetfire, then set off to Earth themselves. En route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map from Megatron, with Optimus insisting that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany him on this dangerous task. Jetfire's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Jetfire then rendezvoused with Optimus on Earth, where he met their newest human allies: [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}
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Jetfire aided in the construction of the Autobots' base on Earth, only for Megatron and Starscream to approach the planet part-way through the base's construction. Jetfire launched from the base (thanks to a catapult system proposed by Bud) and helped Hot Shot, Optimus, and Vector Prime in holding the Decepticons out of sensor range. Meanwhile, the rest of the team completed the base's stealth coating. Jetfire's weapons proved largely ineffective against Megatron, but Vector Prime was able to drive off both the Decepticon leader and his lackey by summoning the power of a Cyber Key. Afterwards, having deemed that Jetfire had proved himself in combat, Vector Prime granted him the ability to also summon Cyber Planet Keys to boost his power. {{storylink|Haven}}
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The children were tasked with acclimating the Autobot refugees to Earth, but wound up drawing unnecessary attention to their charges. Jetfire had a stern talk with them, but was unable to make much progress in teaching them to be more careful. He then joined his teammates to watch Red Alert's latest attempt at nullifying the black hole threatening Cybertron via tele-conference. This too ended in failure, prompting Vector Prime to reiterate that the Cyber Planet Keys were truly the only solution to Cybertron's impending doom. The Autobots agreed to making the keys their priority.

Later, Scattorshot alerted Jetfire that an airforce patrol was being attacked by Thundercracker. Jetfire confronted the Decepticon, and though he took a number of hits in the ensuing scuffle, he wound up coming out on top after activating his Cyber Key power for the first time. Though Starscream and Megatron joined in, they too were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. Afterwards, Jetfire awarded the children another chance to help hide the refugees in plain sight, and was glad to see they had grown more sensible in their efforts to do so. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Once the Autobots' secret presence on Earth had been secured, they begun scouring the globe for the [[Omega Lock]], the focusing device for the Cyber Planet Keys' power. Jetfire teamed up with Lori in his search, but it was Bud and [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] who uncovered the Autobots' first lead: an iteration of the "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" depicting the Omega Lock was located in a museum in [[Mexico]]. Unbeknownst to the Autobots, Thundercracker and Starscream had been tracking their every move, and attacked them once they had assembled outside the building. Jetfire was provoked into another aerial bout with Thundercracker while Vector Prime set about investigating the artifacts within the museum. Though the lead turned out to be a false start, Vector Prime was able to decipher the coordinates of [[Velocitron]], resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, from the imitation Omega Lock within the museum. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

While Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent off to look for the first Key, the rest of the team continued their search for the Omega Lock on Earth. To his frustration, Jetfire found himself unable to contact Scattorshot after returning from an outing. Coby and Lori voiced their concerns that Bud was similarly missing. Jetfire was then called out to assist in a battle against the Decepticons, only to learn what had happened to the missing duo partway to his destination: Bud and Scattorshot had managed to get themselves stranded in Earth's orbit, with a protective force-field containing only a limited amount of oxygen. Changing course to rescue the unlucky pair, Jetfire's efforts were foiled by a man-made satellite crashing into him. Though he chased after Bud and Scattorshot as they begun plummeting down into the atmosphere, Jetfire wasn't fast enough to catch up. Thankfully, Jolt and Coby met them on their way down, and using the Mini-Con's limited teleporting capabilities, they were able to bring Bud and Scattorshot back to safety. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

Jetfire began to worry that pairing up Hot Shot and Red Alert might not have been the best idea, and petitioned Optimus to swap him out with one of them on the away mission. Optimus refused, confident that despite their clashing personalities, Hot Shot and Red Alert would be successful in acquiring the Velocitronian Planet Key. Optimus then put in motion a plan to end the Decepticon's continued attempts at discovering their base's location. The Autobots built a decoy base, then allowed Jetfire to be followed back to it after their next outing. While Thundercracker blew the fake base to smithereens, Jetfire and the others watched the whole debacle unfold from the safety of their real base. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After the kids returned from a day out at the movies, Lori and Bud told of how Coby had been rattled by a horror flick. The Autobots had a hearty laugh at his expense. Later that evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Atlantis Pattern. They investigated, finding the signal to be another Decepticon trap. Jetfire was eager to tackle Starscream himself for once, but Optimus ordered him to stand down, and took on the more powerful Decepticon himself. The Decepticons withdrew when they learned that humans were inbound to their location, and the Autobots rolled out to avoid another encounter with humans themselves. {{storylink|Speed}}

When a tremor struck [[Rockville]], Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot to aid them in analyzing data on the area. Jetfire's calculations warned the Autobots that they had a mere five minutes before the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] collapsed into an underground reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a solution to the impending disaster, and with a controlled collapse of the mountain, the Autobots prevented any further harm from coming to Rockville. {{storylink|Collapse}}

A later lead pointed the Autobots towards the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as the location of Atlantis's remains. Jetfire and Optimus flew out to join Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons, and the children in excavating the site. After they used Jetfire's powerful engines to blow away the sand covering the ruins, the Autobots seemed to have finally found the Omega Lock... only for the Decepticons to show up. Megatron destroyed the Mini-Cons in his grab for the artifact, forcing Vector Prime to use his temporal powers to turn back the clock and rescue them. Despite Vector Prime's alteration of the timeline, the Decepticons managed to snag the Omega Lock. As the villains escaped, the Lock was destroyed by a stray shot, revealing it to be yet another fake. Although he had been handed another defeat, Jetfire was left in giddy excitement over having seen Vector Prime's ability put into use. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

After setting up a network of civilian Autobots to help in their search, the Autobots received word that [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] was under attack from Thundercracker. Jetfire was dispatched to come to her aid, rescuing her just as Thundercracker was about to deal a finishing blow. The Autobot civilian then led the team to a stone with the Atlantis pattern inscribed on it. Though it wasn't the Omega Lock itself, the inscription did detail the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Jetfire hoped to be sent to this new world, but wasn't selected for the mission. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} When another Autobot civilian reported having found the seal of Atlantis within the Bermuda Triangle, Jetfire was hesitant to get his hopes up, rationalizing it was likely another facsimile of the pattern. This time, however, it turned out to be the genuine article! The Autobots battled the Decepticons in the ocean depths while Vector Prime and the kids investigated the ruins. Unfortunately, Jetfire found that his lasers were useless underwater, and was promptly beaten down by the enemy. In order to keep ''Atlantis'' out of Decepticon hands, Vector Prime activated it and warped it away, revealing the truth: the lost city was in reality an ancient Cybertronian ship! {{storylink|Deep}}

Vector Prime used the ''Atlantis'''s warp drive to keep the vessel out of the Decepticons' hands, leaving the Autobots to look high and low around the globe for it. Optimus eventually realized that Vector Prime had taken the ship to the dark of the moon, though by the time the Autobots found it, the ''Atlantis'' was already being blitzed by Megatron and his goons. A [[Sideways (Armada)|mysterious newcomer]] then arrived and helped Jetfire in taking down Thundercracker... only for this enigmatic figure to turn on him and then dash off. Eventually, the Autobots succeeded in rescuing their friends and retrieving the Omega Lock, though the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed in the process. When Vector Prime touched the artifact, the Omega Lock opened a space-bridge, through which Optimus, Vector Prime, and Landmine left, leaving Jetfire and the others to bring the children back to Earth. {{storylink|Ship}}

Getting in contact with the team on the Speed Planet, Jetfire and the kids learned that Hot Shot was in critical condition after being attacked by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], a couple of thugs working for Megatron. They watched over the base's monitor as Red Alert fixed up their wounded comrade, and the rest of the team brought him out of his emotional funk, which Hot Shot had fallen into believing he had failed in his mission. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Jetfire next watched as the Autobots competed in the first and second heat of Velocitron's Planet Cup race. {{storylink|Race}} {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} He eventually noticed that neither Coby nor any of the Mini-Cons were around, and searched high and low for them, eventually discovering that they had left planet Earth altogether! Receiving word that they had gone to Speed Planet, Jetfire ordered them to return to Earth. Hot Shot suggested that they instead be allowed to stay and help him in the last leg of the Planet Cup, a request that Optimus approved. {{storylink|Sand}}

[[File:Cyb_ep18_woohoo.jpg|upright=1.9|thumb|Erm... should I be jumping too?]]
Jetfire joined the Autobots on Speed Planet just in time to hear Coby give an inspirational speech on not giving up in the face of adversity. After finding out that Hot Shot would need his circuits to be re-adjusted constantly throughout the race due to damage he'd previously sustained, Jetfire suggested that Jolt ride along in Hot Shot to stave off a complete breakdown. But Jolt wasn't up to the task: he was simply too bulky to fit inside Hot Shot's cockpit. Coby volunteered instead, and though Jetfire was hesitant to allow the boy to further put himself in harm's way, he was talked into once more allowing it. Hot Shot successfully won the planet cup with Coby's help, only for Megatron to appear immediately afterwards to steal the trophy. Jetfire helped the Autobots in beating back the Decepticons, and then returned to Earth to insert the first Planet Key into the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} The Lock's activation sent out energy waves, pointing the Autobots towards coordinates near the Earth's north pole. With strange atmospheric phenomenon forming in the same area, the Autobots headed out to investigate. Jetfire was forced to do so on foot due to a snowstorm, making the whole process slow-going. The search party failed to discover anything of interest until Scattorshot came upon Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] attempting to bully Bud, Lori, Coby and [[Lucy Suzuki]] into telling them what they were looking for. Jetfire spotted a distress signal sent out by the kids, prompting him and the rest of the team to converge, driving away the Decepticons. Afterwards, the Autobots decided to abandon the investigation and head back to base. {{storylink|Ice}}

Upon their return to base, Bud and Lori tried to convince Jetfire to let them travel to the Jungle Planet, arguing that they should get a turn at planet-hopping. Jetfire denied their request outright, stating that Jungle Planet was simply too hostile an environment for the humans. However,
the kids managed to get their way, and accompanied the Autobots to Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Honor}}

During the time that Optimus Prime prepared to battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], Jetfire pointed out that the situation was dangerous, in an attempt to prevent Cybertron and Jungle Planet from possible war. When the kids requested that Lori join Optimus and Override as an ambassador of Earth,Jetfire was exasperated by the prospect, and argued that she would likely not be of help in reasoning with Scourge. Lori argued that the kids had helped the Autobots on several fronts, that they were a team and should work together. Jetfire initially agreed with the point, then quickly snapped back to protesting. Override then supported Lori's argument--as with Hot Shot and Vector Prime--and Jetfire was forced to comply with Prime's final decision, though was clearly feeling that his nerves were being broken down as the kids repeatedly endangered themselves. Jetfire stayed behind while Optimus and the others went to face Scourge, and thus the retrieval of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} When Optimus Prime had been almost beaten by Megatron, the Jungle Cyber Planet Key activated and created a space bridge, allowing Jetfire and other Autobots to come to Optimus's aid. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Jetfire gave [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] a tour of the Autobot HQ on Earth, though not without interference from the kids. Jetfire was also present for the insertion of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key into the Omega lock, and was part of the vision of Primus's consciousness that all those present experienced. When the alert for the north pole went off, Jetfire went with Optimus, Leobreaker, and Overhaul to investigate. He kept aerial lookout while the others ventured into the giant hole they found, and was therefore able to alert the others when Starscream released ancient Decepticons from the pods they were hibernating in. Though he made an attempt to prevent Starscream's escape, he was forced instead to go to the aid of the Autobots trapped in the ice below. {{storylink|Trap}} Jetfire tried to break his friends out, even considering using his Cyber Key, until Red Alert and the other Autobots arrived and stopped him, pointing out that he'd collapse the entire tunnel on top of them. When the team managed to nearly break though, Jetfire transformed, and melted it with his jets. Reunited, they headed off to confront Starscream. When Starscream ordered his ancient Decepticons to attack, Jetfire battles the airborne ones. When Optimus was wounded protecting [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] from Starscream, Jetfire opened fire, and carried Optimus and the others on top of him. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}
[[File:Cyb_ep25_starscream_ransom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|Oh man I think I'm gonna--HRRRBLAGGG]]

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After the black hole had been sealed, the Autobots worked on moving the Jungle Planet back to it's rightful position with four boosters. However [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] threw the Planet's trajectory to Cybertron by damaging a booster. Optimus ordered the Autobots to deal with the booster problem, leaving him to handle Galvatron, despite Jetfire's protests. All the Autobots, and even the Decepticons, managed to right the booster, with the Jungle Planet returning to it's rightful position, and Jetfire bid farewell to them. Jetfire and the Autobots then went to help Prime against Galvatron. However Galvatron brought them to their knees with purple lightning. Jetfire witnessed Optimus finally defeat Galvatron, and fell to his knees, so Jetfire led the Autobots to aid Optimus. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

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After the final battle with Galvatron, peace spread across the galaxy. As part of a new initiative, Optimus Prime left aboard the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' to chart new territory, leaving Jetfire in charge of planet Cybertron. {{storylink|Beginning}}

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====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the conclusion of the Unicron Singularity crisis, Optimus Prime and several of his crew, including Jetfire, met another [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades who had been protecting Cybertron from other threats during the Singularity crisis. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Jetfire was left in command of the Autobot troops on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after Optimus Prime left to protect the [[Mini-Con]]s on Earth. He was unhappy with Prime for this, feeling that he had abandoned the Autobots on Cybertron for his affairs on Earth. When Prime returned to Cybertron to request reinforcements and supplies, Jetfire denied him the former, as he was losing the war and needed every man he could get. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:Jetfire breaks in.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|LET'S WHACK SOME BUSH--wait, I can't do that stereotype yet? Slag.]]
Some time later, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] contacted Jetfire and informed him that Optimus Prime had mysteriously vanished. While Jetfire had no clue as to what was going on either, he agreed to do like the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] keep an eye out for suspicious [[space bridge]] activity. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Soon enough, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] reported that multiple space bridges were repeatedly opening and closing at the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]]. Jetfire decided to investigate, and took a team of Autobots with him to infiltrate the enemy base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Upon arrival, they found that all the Decepticons in the base had been murdered, and that the space bridge nexus was automatically opening and closing space bridges in an apparent attempt to damage the dimensional wall. Suitably creeped out, Jetfire ordered his troops to take control of the nexus, but was suddenly ambushed by a [[Bludgeon (G1)|skeletal samurai]]. After getting his team to blind the enemy, Jetfire blasted it with all the firepower at his disposal, but only managed to damage its [[Pretender|outer shell]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

The team eventually made their way to the space bridge nexus, and tried to shut it down. Jetfire thought he caught a glimpse of the lost Optimus Prime in one of the space bridges, but shrugged it off. When all attempts to disable the nexus failed, Jetfire ordered his troops to evacuate while he stayed behind to manually blow up the entire building. Three more powerful enemies arrived through a space bridge, but at the last second, Jetfire caught another glimpse of Optimus Prime in a portal, and dove through it right after activating the explosives. While he successfully reached his lost commander, the two were now stuck on an alternate-reality Cybertron in the process of being devoured by [[Unicron]]. Thankfully, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] reached this reality as well, and used the power of [[Powerlinx]]ing and the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] to boost the strength of both Jetfire and Prime. The two Autobots combined and damaged Unicron with a powerful energy blast, then returned to their home universe to prepare for the planet eater's arrival. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Jetfire organized Cybertron's planetary defenses, and when Unicron arrived, he combined with Optimus Prime to attack him head-on. Thanks to the efforts of Over-Run and the Mini-Con population, Unicron was eventually vanquished and peace was brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, Jetfire was seen flying around in the reconstructed [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He and several other Autobots tried to listen in on one of Optimus Prime's discussions with the [[Autobot High Council]], but were interrupted when [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] attacked the city. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath}} Jetfire and the others tried to fight back, but were easily taken out by their powerful opponents. However, Optimus Prime managed to link up to Cybertron itself and activate a system-wide upgrade, granting Jetfire a brand new body capable of combining with anyone. He then combined with [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and used his new strength to help drive the Four Horsemen away. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Jetfire and his fellow upgraded Autobots later traveled to Earth to deal with several [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] wreaking havoc in [[Australia]]. However, despite their new bodies, they soon found themselves outmatched by the Terrorcons' use of pure [[Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Combined with Ironhide, Jetfire participated in a plan to trick the Terrorcons into shooting each other, but the enemies still weren't driven off until the [[Omnicon]]s arrived as reinforcements. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

After returning to Cybertron, Jetfire spent a whole lot of time sweet-talking various governors into granting him the resources and funding needed to construct a base on Earth. As such, he was fairly irritated when it seemed Ironhide wasn't finishing the base components on schedule, and told the engineer that he better not let them down. It didn't help that Ironhide suddenly disappeared while out on an errand, so Jetfire went out to search for him, grumbling about new recruits who were always looking for adventure. After stumbling upon a damaged [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], he eventually found Ironhide next to an armed [[seismic-shock warhead]]. After the warhead had shut down, Ironhide explained that he had built it long ago but made sure it wouldn't go off, and that a [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|a Decepticon]] had just forced him to reactivate it. Jetfire was proud that Ironhide was able to confront his past mistakes, and told him he finally sounded like a true Autobot. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

Some time later, Optimus Prime vanished, having stepped into a space bridge on Earth but never arrived on Cybertron. This gave Jetfire a headache; partially because they needed him to deal with unrest among the [[human]] population, but mostly because it meant he had to shoulder Prime's responsibilities of asking the ever-unhelpful High Council for reinforcements for Earth. While the council was hesitant about his request at first, councillor [[Avalon (Energon)|Avalon]] convinced the other members to grant Jetfire's request. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} Jetfire was thankful to Avalon, who explained that the other councillors were just unwilling to accept that they were at war again, and complimented Jetfire on how he had handled things. As Jetfire lamented the loss of Optimus Prime and Avalon comforted him, [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] burst into the chamber and reported that Terrorcons were assaulting four major Earth cities. Jetfire ordered for the reinforcements to be prepared at once, then took a bunch of Autobots through a space bridge to [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They defended the city from a thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]], but quickly started to get worn down by the sheer number of them. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

When [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] reported that [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] had come back from the dead and was wiping out Terrorcons in [[Toronto]], Jetfire didn't believe it at first. Even when he accepted the fact that Megatron was back, he ignored the hows and whys as he had to focus on conserving energy for the battle with the Insecticons. Thankfully, [[Rad White]] showed up to power the Autobots up with Energon is gaseous form, allowing them to recover and drive the Insecticons away. Jetfire approached the revived Decepticon leader, who told him that he wasn't done killing Terrorcons just yet, and left him with a message: "Optimus Prime sends his regards... from the belly of the beast!" {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}} Jetfire later reported Megatron's return and his message to the High Council. {{storylink|No Exit}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

Jetfire and the Autobots continued to hold Earth despite the absence of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} As [[Unicron]] was within days of reaching Cybertron, Jetfire and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] held out hope that Optimus was alive inside Unicron, and capable of acting. When the Autobots got word that Kicker and [[Alterenergy]] were under attack, Jetfire dispatched [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to their aid. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

Jetfire soon found himself in an impossible situation. Earth was only protected by the presence of the energon grid holding back the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. However, Autobot forces on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] desperately needed reinforcements in the form of [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Even if Jetfire dropped the grid briefly to allow Omega through, it was also create an opportunity for [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who had kidnapped Kicker, to escape with his valuable hostage. Jetfire prayed his friends from Alterenergy could rescue Kicker in time, before there was no one left on Mars to help. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}}

The situation became more complicated as Megatron emerged from self-imposed dormancy, launching an attack on the Energon Towers from inside the grid. Jetfire was desperately low on troops to commit to this new Decepticon attack, on top of the search for Kicker and the Mars reinforcements. The final domino fell when Perceptor picked up a signal from Unicron itself sent by Optimus Prime. Jetfire chose to drop the grid, negating the need for troops to protect the towers from Megatron and letting him redistribute forces to Mars and Unicron. He regretfully informed Rad that Kicker was on his own. Jetfire himself made his way to Prime's position, clearing out the Terrorcon hordes to reunite with his leader. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}}

Surrounded by Terrorcons spawned by the awakening Unicron, Jetfire and Prime fought a losing battle until Unicron was distracted by the revenge of Megatron. They returned to Cybertron and rallied the entire Autobot and Decepticon armada for defense against the Chaos-Bringer's return. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When Optimus Prime left for Earth, Jetfire was apparently left behind to look after things on Cybertron. Prime contacted him for help when the Decepticons were looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], as the [[space bridge]] on Earth was damaged and unable to send any of Prime's Autobots there. Jetfire agreed to use a space bridge on Cybertron to send [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] to fight the Decepticons on the moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

He eventually traveled to Earth himself. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Jetfire's profile}}

===MegaWing Galvatron instructions===
During the [[The Unicron Battles|Unicron Battles]] in [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon|one universe]], the power of Jet Convoy was challenged by Dark MegaWing [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|MegaWing Galvatron instructions}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===''Timelines''===

A [[Living metal|Transformium]] version of [[Hot Shot (SG)|Hot Shot]] observed [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] and Jetfire when he passed into their reality from the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Jetfire-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Jetfire participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Jetfire Armada'' — This Epic character was a reward to ''10'' leagues (yes, just ''100'' players!) in the "Armada: Episode II" Medium event.
*''Energon Jetfire'' — This Epic character debuted in the "Energon: Episode I" event. He could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Armada Jetfire toy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"May all your chooks turn to emus and kick your dunny door flat to the grass!"]]

*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[June 26|06-26]]'''
**''Accessories'': Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:Jetfire is a futuristic space shuttle molded primarily in white and gray with red paint stripes resembling the stripes seen on the original [[Jetfire (G1)#Toys|Generation 1 Jetfire]]. His Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]] serves as his front landing gear and forward gun in vehicle mode. Attaching Comettor (or any other Mini-Con) to the Powerlinx ports on Jetfire's wings pushes the large red missile/bombs underneath to drop. When Powerlinxed to Jetfire's main engine, two small wings are deployed for atmospheric flight. In robot mode, Jetfire's rear landing gear becomes a shield, and his main engine forms his rifle. There are also surprisingly intricate screens sculpted on the inside of one of the cargo bay doors.

:When the tail fin of ''Armada'' Jetfire's engine/weapon is pressed downward, it activates the original Generation 1 Autobot "laser" sound effect. Pressing the tail fin upwards (perhaps by placing the shuttle upright as if in launching mode) activates a rather garbled blast-off countdown sequence. Both sounds are also ''incredibly ''easy to trigger. When a Mini-Con is Powerlinxed to the gun/engine, a different laser gun sound is heard. Prior to the release of ''Powerlinx'' Jetfire, a [[Variant|running change]] erm, changed the sound effects.

:Jetfire can combine with the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base class Optimus Prime]] to form '''Jet Optimus''', by replacing the regular Super mode trailer legs and attaching Jetfire's shield onto Prime's chest. Additionally, the shield design resembles the chest armour of ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armour]]/[[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]].

:The Japanese version has a variety of subtle changes. The white plastic is considerably brighter and the heat re-entry burn deco dropped. Matching white paint has been applied to the insides of the forearms to make the combined mode legs look more cohesive. The gray and dark gray plastics have been darkened slightly and switched from matte to metallic, while Hasbro's bright red has changed to blood red. The gold vertical lines on the shins have been removed. A number of other paint applications have been changed, including adding several to the shield to make the resemblance to G1 God Ginrai's chest armor much more overt by adding blue fake chest "windows" and dark silver on several smaller details. Lastly, Jetfire's eye deco has also been corrected from the Hasbro release, now being properly ''behind'' the clear visor instead of ''on top of it''.

:This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Armada'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PL Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Don't come the raw prawn with me, sport, or I'll show you the rough end of a pineapple!"]]
*'''Powerlinx Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:The Powerlinx redeco of Jetfire replaces much of the gray and red with blue, in a color scheme very similar to the ''Macross''/''Robotech'' Valkyrie fighter jet flown by Maximillian Jenius/Sterling.

:This toy was also [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Spacewarp clone#Toys|a clone of Spacewarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Powerlinx Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, Jetfire, their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Jetfire is completely unchanged from his original release, unfortunately. This this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Kinpika Convoy]] in his various modes, including combined with Golden Jetfire at right]]
*'''''Kinpika'' Jetfire''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:A redeco of Jetfire with golden [[vacuum metallizing]]. It was a first prize of the {{w|sortition}} in December, and only exclusive in certain stores and department stores. There is a golden vacuum metallizing Armada Prime as another first prize. They can combine into Golden Jet Prime, of course.

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===Built to Rule!===
[[File:BTR-toy Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I had six pints of Guinness and everything went black...]]
*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Thruster/missile-launcher, missile

:Part of the first wave of small ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Jetfire is a building-brick set (compatible with popular building-block sets like... ''[[Kre-O]]''!) that can be assembled into a space shuttle or a robot or whatever else you feel like. Like pretty much all the ''Armada Built To Rule!'' sets, his construction is centered around a wide, blocky "Trans-Skeleton" piece that basically makes his robot mode a wall with spindly, awkward limbs sticking off it. In shuttle mode, he has a small depression on his roof to place his block-Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Built to Rule|Comettor]], or any normal Mini-Con thanks to the 2x2 "Powerlinx" plate there (though the grip on normal Mini-Cons is very weak). Like the original toy, his main jet-thruster piece is a blaster cannon, only this time it's a spring-loaded missile launcher.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===
[[File:Energon Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's some shonky business right there!"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, missile

:''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Jetfire transforms again into a white and red futuristic space shuttle, this time in the smaller Mega size class and with the ability to combine with most other Autobot Deluxe and Mega Energon toys. He features an electronic transforming sound effect that activates when another Autobot combines with him, or when his head is flipped down in robot mode.

: He also features a spring-loaded missile launcher which can be mounted under the nosecone of his shuttle mode. A button on top of the cockpit fires the missile. Additionally, the claws on his undercarriage can be pulled open, then snapped shut when the button in the middle is pressed. Like most Energon toys, he features an Energon Chip port on him, in this case his left shoulder/engine cowling.

:However, there is a possible design flaws involved with Jetfire's design. In order to use the undercarriage claw properly in vehicle mode, the red sections that form his legs must be repositioned due to a lack of clearance. Coincidentally, this lines up his engines to allow him to sit on them as if ready to launch. The mushroom joint that holds the two halves together is also somewhat loose, but is most likely [[for safety reasons]].

:The Japanese version of this toy does not feature any of the electronics, uses red translucent plastic in place of orange, and has a sticker covering the now-absent battery compartment.

:Jetfire was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Lunabot]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series; this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Energon'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Roadbuster / Skyfire''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SS-02'''
**''Release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher and 2 missiles

:A Japan-only two-pack of both Jetfire and Ironhide. There are no differences between the toys in this pack and the individually-packed Japanese versions.

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*'''Skyfire Sonic''' (Mega, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-25'''
**''Release date'': '''2004-[[September 30|09-30]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, 1 missile, Energon Spear weapon

:The Japanese release of [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Overcast]], though fictionally he's still Skyfire. There are some minor differences in the various paint applications, but the major difference is the inclusion of an orange Energon Spear, originally belonging to [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Skyfire Sonic (well, actually Overcast) at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. You know, strain the potatoes. Water the horses. You know, go where the big knobs hang out..."]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Ultra class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2004-[[December 28|12-28]]'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key (Hasbro) or Autobot Cybertron-planet Cyber Key (Takara)

:Jetfire was once again Ultra-sized, but this time transformed into a green cargo plane resembling a modified {{w|Antonov An-225}}. The design of the vehicle mode features a small homage to Jetfire's previous shuttle forms via a (non-opening) hatch featuring 'teeth' on the dorsal section. Jetfire features sound effects by pressing the port side aft engine nacelle. Inserting his Cyber Key into his tail assembly in either vehicle or robot mode causes a pair of translucent red cannons to extend, and the compartment they are mounted on to raise. Pressing the port side aft engine now features a different sound effect. The tail section can be swiveled up to form an attack mode somewhat resembling the "gerwalk" form of a ''Macross'' Valkyrie (appropriately).

:In robot mode Jetfire has a tendency to topple back due to the heavy battery operated gimmicks of the tail section, though he is more stable if one puts him in an action-oriented pose. In this mode he features two pop-out (non-firing) missile pods in his waist and wields his two wing-mounted (spring-loaded) missile launchers.

:The U.S. version of this toy has an additional support bar between the barrels of the translucent red tail cannons to provide structural integrity, at the cost of aesthetics. The other cosmetic difference between the U.S. and Japanese versions is that the ''Galaxy Force'' release has more paint applications. Finally, the ''Cybertron'' release comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''uk97''' printed on the back, while the ''Galaxy Force'' version comes with a silver-bordered Cybertron planet Autobot key.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Toys|Jetstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"...Shake hands with the wife's best friend? Drain the dragon? Siphon the python? Ring the rattlesnake? You know, unbutton the mutton? Like, point Percy at the porcelain?"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' Jetfire is a much smaller version of the Ultra-sized toy (though unusually large for a Legends figure in alternate mode), with limited articulation and detail. His waist missile pods and key-activated cannons are permanently sculpted in their deployed state, and he is still capable of forming his attack mode in his plane form. In the U.S. market, LOC Jetfire was primarily sold in drug stores, though he could be found in normal retailers in markets outside of the U.S., such as Australia.

:This mold was redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BurgerKingCybertronJetfiretoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|On Cybertron's richest quiz... SAAAALE OF THE CENTURY!]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Burger King Kids' Meal toy, 2005)

:An incredibly simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire available with [[Burger King]] kids meals. This toy is a partsformer, requiring you to remove his tail section to transform him and to replace it on his back. Oh yeah, he don't stand too good neither. Sucker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Burger King Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb Sky Shadow toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"He's a handsome wild colonial man He can beat the bloody world if Genghis Khan"]]
*'''Sky Shadow''' (Ultra class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key

:Sky Shadow is a tan/gold and black redeco of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire, depicting the character in his {{w|Matches Malone|cover identity}} as a Decepticon. It uses the same tooling as ''Cybertron'' Jetfire (though the chest panel is retooled to replace the Autobot sigil with the Decepticon one), so it features the structurally stronger tail cannon. All other functions remain the same.

: Sky Shadow comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with the code '''u06h''' printed on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/SkyShadow/skyshadow.htm More information on Sky Shadow at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"All together now, 'WELL OIL BEEF HOOKED!'"]]
*'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legends class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], Jetfire, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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==Merchandise==
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*'''Jetfire''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
*The Armada Jetfire toy's appearance and transformation sequence is an homage to Generation 1 [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. This was confirmed by then-head designer [[Aaron Archer]] during his stint as 'ORSON' on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] boards.

*According to the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club magazine]], the vehicle mode of this Jetfire is inspired by the X-71 Shuttle from the 1998 film ''[[Armageddon (film)|Armageddon]]''.

*Much like the [[Red Alert (Armada)|''Armada'' Red Alert]] toy's 'Woo-woo-woo' sound effect, the ''Armada'' Jetfire toy's original countdown sound effect briefly became something of an in-joke within the Transformers fan community.

*Jetfire's ''Cybertron'' toy appears (in plane mode) on the screen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Power Up VT6]]. His ''Energon'' design also makes a cameo in IDW's [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイヤー ''Jettofaiyā''), '''Skyfire''' (''Super Link'', スカイファイヤー ''Sukaifaiyā''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Galaxy Force'', ドレッドロック ''Doreddorokku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Géptűz''' (''Armada'', "Planefire"), '''Lángcsóva''' (''Energon'', "Flameburst"), '''Röptűz''' (''Cybertron'', "Flyfire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Huǒ''' (China, 天火, "Sky Fire")
*''Korean:'' '''Jetfire''' (제트화이어 ''Jeteuhwaieo''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Cybertron'', 드레드록 ''Deuredeurok'')
*''Polish:'' '''Myśliwiec''' ("Fighter Plane")
*''Romanian:'' '''Flamă'''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm Jetfire at TFU.info]

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Jetfire (Armada)

2019-07-20T04:50:51Z

PZAD457: /* Cybertron cartoon */

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:''Jetfire is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Jetfireut.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I'm as dry as a dead Dingo's donger!"]]
'''Jetfire''' is probably the best [[second-in-command]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] could conceivably have. Jetfire is more than a yes-man; he's the crucial link between Prime's role-necessitated distance and his troops. Though professional and businesslike, Jetfire infuses his interactions with a down-to-earth friendliness. And where Optimus Prime is cautious, Jetfire is more prone to tempered bursts of gusto and bravado. While Optimus Prime is your leader who's your leader, Jetfire is your leader who's your friend. Because of this, Jetfire is very popular among the Autobots.

Most importantly, Jetfire is one of the only Autobots who will tell Optimus Prime to his face when he thinks he's wrong. It is this trait that makes Jetfire indispensable.

Jetfire has a long-lost brother [[Overcast (Energon)|Overcast]], and while the two are quite similar in many ways, Jetfire is ''far'' more willing and eager to jump into battle than Overcast.

He has a Decepticon alter-ego, '''Sky Shadow''', which he affects when doing undercover missions. He found the name in history archives which referred to a [[Sky Shadow (Cybertron)|Sky Shadow]] from the legendary [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. Nobody's really sure how that works. Maybe it's that bloody [[Unicron Singularity]]'s doing.

{{bigquote|Let me tell you my personal motto: VICTORY IS MINE!|Jetfire|[[Mars (episode)|Mars]]}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
When the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]] investigated a distress signal against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s orders and fell into a trap set up by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Jetfire joined Optimus Prime in rushing to their rescue. The two combined and kicked Galvatron to the sky after a short battle. Shortly after, Jetfire reprimanded the Mini-Cons for not listening to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Armada Volume 3}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Armada Volume 5}}}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Linkage''====
In [[Aurex 503.01 Gamma]], [[Rhinox (Armada)|Rhinox]] upgraded Jetfire to be able to combine with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

====''Armada'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Susumu Chiba]] (Japanese)|[[Min-seok Kim]] (South Korean), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian), [[Niko Macoulis]] (German)}}

[[File:Prehistory-Jetfire in charge.jpg|thumb|What they didn't know was that the fireworks were for indoor use.]]
Before Optimus Prime and his squad left for [[Earth]] in response to the [[Mini-Con]] signal, he left Jetfire in command of the remaining Autobot forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{Storylink|Prehistory}}

Much later, Optimus Prime requested Jetfire's assistance as the battle for the Mini-Cons reached a dangerous point with the discovery of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber sword]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom]] shield. As Jetfire made his way to Earth, he was followed by the Megatron loyalist [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], who had similarly been requested by the Decepticon strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]. {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}

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Thrust's arrival quickly improved Decepticon battle strategy, sending the Autobot forces on Earth into disarray. Optimus Prime himself would have been defeated if not for the timely arrival of Jetfire, who quickly defeated the surprised Decepticon air power and forced the rest into retreat. {{storylink|Tactician}}

Jetfire was quickly installed as second in command, but as everybody who had never served with him discovered, he was a very different kind of 'bot compared to the reserved Optimus Prime. Where Optimus was cautious and analytical, Jetfire was brash and headstrong to the point of recklessness, jumping into the unknown without considering the consequences. As a result, in his first major battle with the Decepticons, Jetfire decided to take all of their air forces on his own, getting himself into serious trouble. Fortunately, Optimus Prime had recovered enough from his injuries to launch a counter-attack on the Decepticons and unleash his secret weapon—the ability to Powerlink with Jetfire, resulting in the powerful Jet Optimus. Together, they overpowered the Decepticons in short order. Afterwards, Jetfire promised that he would be more cautious in the future. {{storylink|Linkup}}

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During a rare moment of downtime, Jetfire had an arm wrestling competition against Smokescreen (beating his opponent several times in a row) before he decided to do his homework, and review footage of the Autobots' and Decepticons' battles on Earth. As he perused the Autobots' video files, Jetfire noticed that Sideways had sometimes acted against the Decepticons, despite having already defected to their side. He discussed this revelation with the children. They all came to the agreement that, despite the fact that it was unclear whether or not Sideways was a Decepticon, it was evident that the fiend couldn't be trusted. Later, the Autobots and Decepticons squared off on a beachfront {{storylink|Detection}} over a new mysterious [[Mini-Con storage panel]]. Optimus Prime and Jetfire once again combined into Jet Optimus to take the fight to the Decepticons. However, even Jet Optimus' power was tested by the arrival of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. The giant Decepticon's sheer strength and firepower forced Jet Optimus on the backfoot, and in their shared gestalt mind, both Optimus and Jetfire were at a loss as what to do. {{storylink|Awakening (Armada)|Awakening}} Worse yet, Thrust's tactics proved effective as ever, and though Jet Optimus fled up into the sky, he found himself surrounded by enemy units. Megatron pursued the Autobots by combining with Tidal Wave, and used the Star Saber to forcibly separate Jetfire from Optimus, sending the Autobot leader plummeting. Jetfire was left unable to go after Optimus as Megatron then bombarded him with laser blasts. The Autobots only won thanks to the timely appearance of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] and their combination into the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]], which wound up in Optimus's grasp. {{storylink|Desperate}}

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The Requiem Blaster was a source of argument for the Autobots, however. With this new weapon, several of them were eager to storm the Decepticon base in the hopes of ending the war. Jetfire was among those willing to take a more proactive approach to dealing with the Decepticons, though Optimus was hesitant. Before a decision could be reached, it was discovered that the Space Mini-Con Team had run away along with the kids. Though most of the Autobots went out looking for them, both Scavenger and Jetfire remained behind on monitor duty, as their vehicle modes stuck out too much in public. {{storylink|Runaway}}

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When the Autobots were informed by a mysterious source to meet the Decepticons in battle within a forest, Jetfire objected to them not bringing along the Requiem Blaster. Soon the Decepticons arrived to fight them, as promised... or rather, Starscream engaged the group, wielding the Star Saber. Jetfire combined with Optimus to fight him. Their duel ended abruptly when Starscream realized that his back-up wasn't coming. Megatron had noticed the absence of the Requiem Blaster and realized it was back at the Autobots' base, where Smokescreen was guarding it, alone. The Autobots warped back to base, Jet Optimus splitting back into his two component 'bots once there. They were too late to assist Smokescreen, who nearly died valiantly trying to protect the Mini-Cons. Despite his sacrifice, Megatron took the Requiem Blaster and retreated. {{storylink|Sacrifice}}

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But Smokescreen clung onto life, if just barely. While Red Alert went about fixing him, a proximity alarm sounded across the Autobots' base. Hot Shot and Side Swipe, eager to avenge Smokescreen, headed out to take on both Starscream and Tidal Wave. Jetfire and Optimus went after them, and combined into Jet Optimus to rescue their subordinates. Even in their combined form, they were no match for Tidal Wave... until Starscream willingly handed them the Star Saber. Tidal Wave warped away, and Starscream was taken to the Autobots' base, where he informed them that he had defected from the Decepticons. Though Jetfire was hesitant to trust him, the Autobots ultimately decided to accept Starscream into their ranks. Smokescreen was rebuilt into a new body, and the Autobots used data provided by Starscream to open a warp gate to the Moon, in order to storm the Decepticon camp.{{storylink|Regeneration (Armada)|Regeneration}}

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The attack on the Decepticon moonbase begun with the Autobots besieging Megatron’s throne room. The battle then spread throughout the Decepticons' base, until the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons were located. Jetfire helped round-up the Mini-Cons, now free of Megatron's influence thanks to [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], and queued them up so they could warp back to the Autobots' base. {{storylink|Rescue}}

[[File:Armada-Mars-Starscream and Jetfire.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|[[Scott McNeil|Bad Doomageddeon!]]]]
Jetfire's flight capabilities made him and Starscream the only two viable candidates for a mission to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], where a new Mini-Con was detected. Jetfire gladly brought along both [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] and the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]] Mini-Cons along for this mission, but was none too keen on being paired up with Starscream. Starscream took off ahead of him anyways, though Jetfire chose to remain on-task instead of tracking him down. When Jetfire eventually came upon him, Starscream was so wrapped up in self-pity that he refused to do as his Autobot superior ordered. Jetfire was forced to handcuff him and charge him with dereliction of duty. On the return trip to Earth, the pair discovered the object of their quest on an asteroid. They were attacked by Tidal Wave, hindering their first pass to snatch up the newly awakened [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. Starscream was able to talk Firebot into turning its weapons on the giant Decepticon, and then grabbed the Mini-Con and put him in Jetfire's storage compartment. It looked like the Autobots were home free, only for Megatron to appear in their path with the Requiem Blaster in hand. Brought into proximity for the first time, the blaster, the Skyboom Shield and the Star Saber (wielded by Starscream) resonated with one another, causing a huge flare of energy that covered Jetfire and Starscream's escape. Back on Earth, Jetfire informed the kids that he hadn't been able to bring them back a souvenir. Fortunately for them, Starscream had picked up a bejewelled rock during the mission, and left it behind for Alexis to find after he stormed off. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Jetfire supervised the construction of a spaceship for the Autobots, playing the part of a drill sergeant, making sure all the others did their fair share of work. This led to him getting into an argument with Starscream, who insisted the Autobots should prioritize Megatron's destruction above all other matters. Starscream stormed off, and the rest of the Autobot continued with their labor.

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The ship was in the final stages of construction when Billy and Fred reported that they had seen Starscream "chase off" Thrust after the Decepticon had asked him to steal the Skyboom Shield. As it turns out, [[Dirt Boss (Armada)|Dirt Boss]], [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] were nowhere to be found just then. Accusations that Starscream had complied with Thrust's request were thrown around, but the conversation was cut short when the Decepticons attacked. Jetfire flew out to meet them, and after shooting down Cyclonus, he Powerlinxed with Optimus to take on Tidal Wave. Just as Smokescreen passed the Skyboom Shield to Jet Optimus (the Mini-Cons having been found during the battle), Starscream swooped down, grabbed it, and left with both the shield and the Star Saber in hand to rejoin the Decepticons. {{storylink|Crack (episode)|Crack}}

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Though Jetfire seemed in control of his emotions after Starscream's betrayal, he was as angry over it as all the other members of the Autobots team. He had Side Swipe try and hack into the Decepticons' warp gate, but they had taken additional precautions over such incursions after the Autobots' previous attack. Jetfire nonetheless continued to petition Optimus to go on the offensive against the Decepticons. Then, the Decepticons test-fired their newly built [[Hydra Cannon]] on a comet for all the world to see. Jetfire Optimus, Side Swipe, and Hot Shot were left staring in awe over the might of the Decepticons' super-weapon. {{storylink|Threaten}} Jetfire warped out into orbit to scout out the Decepticons' warship, but found himself unable to penetrate their [[Force field|electro-shield]]. After returning to base to meet with Optimus, the both of them warped back near the Decepticons' ship and combined. They then waited for the Hydra Cannon to drop its shield in preparation for its attack, and took advantage of this opening to begin a furious assault. The Decepticons emerged from the ship to ward Jet Optimus off, who split into his individual components to better deal with their numbers. Jetfire was tasked with distracting the Decepticons while Optimus attempted to retrieve the Mini-Con weapons. There were simply too many enemy units however, and Jetfire was pinned down and forced to watch as the Hydra Cannon opened fire on Earth. Optimus managed to use the power of the Matrix to intercept its destructive beam, though the intense release of energy utterly destroyed his body. While the Decepticons were distracted by the spectacle of [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus's demise]], Jetfire wrenched himself free of their grasp. He then flew about, desperate to find any sign that Optimus had somehow survived, but all he came upon was Sparkplug drifting in the space dust, clutching the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Crisis (Armada)|Crisis}} As the Autobots tried to cope with the loss of their leader, Jetfire scoped out the Moon, hoping to find anything left behind by the Decepticons. The enemy team had since departed for Cybertron, however. When he returned to Autobot headquarters, Jetfire was confronted by Hot Shot, who insisted the two of them chase after the Decepticons for revenge. Jetfire dismissed his request, agitating Hot Shot further. Hot Shot's emotional outbursts continued, provoking Scavenger to beat some sense into him through some aggressive therapy. Though Alexis pleaded with Jetfire to step in, Jetfire assured her that Scavenger knew what he was doing. Sure enough, Hot Shot was eventually made to confront the reality of the Autobots' situation, and stopped fighting his teammates. Believing it would be what Optimus would have wanted, Jetfire passed on leadership of the Autobots to Hot Shot. With their morale renewed, the team redoubled their efforts to complete the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. {{storylink|Remorse}} Jetfire watched confusedly as the Mini-Cons protested Hot Shot's decision to leave the children behind while the Autobots pursued the Decepticons. Hot Shot eventually relented, and the Autobots, Mini-Cons, and children all boarded the newly completed ''Axalon'' and begun their journey to Cybertron. {{storylink|Depart}}

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Shortly after their departure, the Autobots had to navigate the ''Axalon'' through an asteroid field. As they were about to emerged from this dangerous region, they came upon the Decepticons, who had turned their own ship around to crush their pursuers. In the battle that ensued, Jetfire dueled Thrust. The Decepticons retreated when Optimus, revived by the Mini-Cons through the Matrix, blew Megatron back with the power of his super mode. {{storylink|Miracle}} No sooner had the Autobots welcomed their leader back than their ship was pulled through a worm hole to a dead planet, where they were menaced by a twisted clone of Optimus named [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. While Jetfire stayed on the ''Axalon'' with most of the Autobots, Prime ended his dark doppelgänger's threat. {{storylink|Puppet}}

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By the time the Autobots had repaired the ''Axalon'' and arrived over Cybertron, the Decepticons had managed to take over the planet. Upon approaching their home planet, the Mini-Cons began acting up, and Jetfire had to combine with Optimus to persuade them from drifting off into the void. The Autobots then warped down to Cybertron, where Jetfire and Optimus were fought against Galvatron (formerly Megatron), leading his elite soldiers on the warpath. Meanwhile, a black hole appeared in the sky. The Mini-Con continued to display their mysterious powers, and helped keep the black hole at bay. {{storylink|Uprising (Armada)|Uprising}} Jetfire was sent planetside to scout out an area where the ''Axalon'' could safely land. Though it took fighting several Decepticon troopers, he eventually did so, and called Optimus and the rest of his team down from orbit. Optimus then ordered Jetfire and Side Swipe to head a full Autobot evacuation of Cybertron in preparation for Unicron's assault. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} Jetfire was pulled away from his job to back up Hot Shot and Wheeljack who, along with Alexis, Rad, Carlos, and their Mini-Con companions, were tracking down Thrust. Though Jetfire got turned around for a while, he eventually came upon his quarry, and pulled them off of Cybertron's moon while its surface crumbled. Cybertron's satellite was then revealed to have concealed Unicron's slumbering form. The Chaos Bringer was now awakening. {{storylink|Portent}}

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The Autobots put in action a plan to force Galvatron into a situation where Optimus would have the opportunity to reason with him. After heading out to meet Galvatron’s forces, Optimus combined with Jetfire and Overload to draw the Decepticon leader away from the battleground. Once they had achieved a significant distance from the rest of their forces, Jetfire separated from Optimus, and kept Tidal Wave occupied while both faction leaders were left to "negotiate." Though Galvatron eventually came around, it was only after Starscream died to convince him to do so. {{storylink|Cramp}} Jetfire attended the meeting during which the Autobots and Decepticons formed a temporary truce to combat the menace of Unicron, notably shaking hands with Tidal Wave. After their combined armada failed to deal any damage to Unicron, the Autobot/Decepticon alliance sent a scouting party to the Chaos Bringer's surface. They too failed to yield any immediate success, and had to be rescued by Jet Optimus and Galvatron. {{storylink|Alliance}} Some data was gathered during the scouting expedition, however, and once analyzed provided the Autobot/Decepticon alliance with a weakspot they could target: a small area on Unicron's neck. Jetfire and Tidal Wave helped their respective commanders infiltrate Unicron through his plasma cannon, then helped distract their gargantuan foe by attacking his vulnerable area. {{storylink|Union}} No matter how much damage they inflicted upon him, however, Unicron would regenerate his wounds. It dawned upon Jetfire that only a miracle could help them defeat Unicron at this point. {{storylink|Origin}}

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Thankfully, a miracle wasn't needed; the team within Unicron managed to free the Mini-Con weapons that were powering him, and Unicron became inert. Hot Shot then decided to go on a solo mission to retrieve Optimus Prime from within the evil planet, but Jetfire knocked him out and went instead; he reasoned that if Unicron was still a threat, the united Cybertronian army needed Hot Shot to lead them. En route, he was joined by Cyclonus, and as Jetfire predicted, Unicron began to stir once more. Jetfire came upon the kids, their partner Mini-Cons, and the 'bots who made up the three Mini-Con weapons emerging onto Unicron's surface, and doubled back with them aboard himself. The Transformers then launched a final assault on Unicron, though it proved unnecessary; Galvatron sacrificed himself to Unicron, robbing the dark god of the hatred he needed to sustain himself. Unicron vanished from existence. Afterwards, Hot Shot, Jet Fire, and Perceptor accompanied the children back to Earth, and bid them a heartfelt goodbye before returning to Cybertron to rebuild their war-worn planet. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
As the Decepticons unleashed the might of the [[Hydra Cannon]] towards the Earth, Jetfire and Side Swipe left their posts to watch on in horror as the blast approached, via the Autobot base's view screen. Thankfully, Optimus had already left to thwart the energies of the weapon with those of his Matrix. {{storylink|Prime Spark (story)|Prime Spark}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Nobuyuki Hiyama]] (Japanese)|[[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish), [[Juha Paananen]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
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During the ten years since the defeat of [[Unicron]], Jetfire was upgraded into a new, more advanced body uploaded with the [[Spark of Combination]], which granted him the ability to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]] with other compatible robots. Jetfire was selected by Optimus Prime to accompany him and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] to investigate a mysterious attack on the [[energon]] mining colony there by a group of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|mysterious bestial transformers]]. Jetfire was less than pleased when the inexperienced and immature [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] wanted to tag along merely to satisfy his hero worship of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but decided to let the youngster come along after Optimus Prime left the decision to Jetfire. After surveying the damage on Mars, Jetfire quickly destroyed a large number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|avian drones]] attacking [[Ocean City]] on Earth. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}}

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Soon afterward, the mining colony on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] was attacked by the same mysterious energon-eating creatures, now identified as "Terrorcons." Tasked with conducting reconnaissance, Jetfire and Kicker fought their way through dozens of the bird drones, with the gifted human playing a crucial role in their successful mission. Though the Terrorcons were once more driven back, this time around a number of them managed to escape with a substantial amount of Energon. {{storylink|Energon Stars}}

Jetfire was dispatched to Plains City in preparation for future Terrorcon attacks. The next strike happened at [[Desert City]], however, meaning Jetfire missed out on the action. {{storylink|Scorpinok (episode)|Scorpinok}}

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After Ironhide acquitted himself with distinction during the mission on the Moon, Jetfire practiced powerlinking with the younger Autobot, who, unfortunately, could not time the sequence properly. The reason behind the attacks was (partially) revealed when the powerful [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], commander of the Terrorcons, attacked [[Plains City]]; Energon was supposedly being gathered to revive Megatron. Jetfire arrived with the Autobot reinforcements and finally successfully powerlinked with Ironhide, allowing the young Autobot the honor of being the controlling component of their combined form. The Terrorcons were once more made to retreat. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}

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After [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] joined the Terrorcons, Jetfire became vocal about his distrust of Demolishor, fearing he might follow suit. When he expressed his concerns to Optimus, the Autobot leader dismissed Jetfire's fears, stating he was confident Demolishor would remain a steadfast ally. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}} Though the Terrorcon attacks continued, the Autobot grew more competent at defending their outposts. When a flock of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones attacked [[Lunar City]], Jetfire led them into the station's newly-built automated defenses systems, and the Terrorcons were all blown to bits. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}}

The balance of power shifted when Megatron was resurrected, and took command of the Terrorcons. With their old foe returned, Jetfire brought back up the topic of Demolishor's loyalty to Optimus, only to be dismissed once more. Jetfire confided in Kicker that he envied the Omnicons, as they were certain of their place in a tumultuous world, filled with shifting loyalties. Then, Ocean City's alarm sounded, warning that an enemy space-bridge had materialized nearby. Jetfire was sent to investigate, but saw no one exiting the portal... He did bump into someone though: the newly revived and ghostly Starscream. Jetfire called Kicker to inform him of his encounter, only for Megatron to launch his own, unrelated assault on Ocean City. Jetfire and Ironhide combined to fight off Demolishor, who had joined back up with Megatron, as Jetfire had previously predicted. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}}

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After Optimus informed his troops that Ocean City's security had been breached by a ghostly intruder, Jetfire suggested Optimus be accompanied by a body-guard at all times to prevent an assassination attempt. Optimus refused Jetifre's suggestion, forcing the Autobots to guard him anyways, though covertly. Optimus caught on quickly, and warped off to the Moon to confront his attacker alone. While Optimus dealt with his would-be assassin, a revived Starscream, Jetfire and the other Autobots wound up having troubles of their own defending Lunar City from Megatron. Though the Terrorcons were driven back, the newly-rebuilt lunar outpost was once more reduced to ruins. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} Jetfire's next mission took him to Asteroid City, where he and his team encountered the Decepticons' ship. The vessel's eerie similarity to Unicron put the Autobots on edge, and Jetfire was pinned down by Scorponok in the ensuing skirmish. Though skewered by the Terrorcon's tail-blade, Jetfire recovered quickly after Hot Shot, Optimus, Inferno and Ironhide forced Scorponok back. Megatron and his minions then covered their escape by detonating an energon-riddled asteroid. Jetfire later attended a meeting where Dr. Jones put forth his proposal to build Energon Towers to better defend their mining outposts. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}} Before the first Energon tower could be fully built in Ocean City, Megatron and his troops attacked the facility. Jetfire was kept busy for most of the fight by Cyclonus, though once he was taken out, Jetfire changed his focus towards Scorponok. Scorponok was substantially more powerful than Cyclonus unfortunately, and easily batted Jetfire aside as he pushed his way towards the center of the city complex. Thankfully, the Energon Tower was completed and activated just in time to force the Terrorcons away. {{storylink|Energon Tower}}

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Jetfire was called in to [[Jungle City]] to scope out a Terrorcon attack Kicker had reported. After confirming the presence of radar-invisible Terrorcons, he regrouped with the other Autobots, and was paired up with Hot Shot to overlook Jungle City’s aerial defense. Jetfire failed to protect the local Energon Tower from being destroyed, and the Autobots were forced to abandon Jungle City, detonating it to prevent its Energon stockpiles to fall into enemy hands. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

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Jetfire received word that Optimus was under attack in the ruins of Lunar City. He, Hot Shot and Inferno warped up to help him fend off the Decepticons. They were trapped in a precarious position when Scorponok unleashed the firepower of the Decepticon Mobile Fortress on their group, only to be rescued by several Omnicon survivors of Lunar City. After the Omnicons raised a hidden base from under the Lunar surface, Jetfire helped protect an Energon Tower while it warped in and was activated. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}}

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Kicker and Misha had Jetfire give them a lift to Desert City in order to investigate a lack of Energon output from that location’s Energon Tower. After dropping them off, Jetfire traveled to Earth orbit, where he and a handful of Autobots formed a first line of defense against a meteor strike engineered by Megatron. They were briefly joined by Rodimus and his crew members, who aided Optimus's team by destroying one of the three artificial meteors. The other two constructs continued their encroachment upon the Earth, until the [[energon grid]] was successfully activated, forming a protective barrier around the planet. {{storylink|Energon Grid (episode)|Energon Grid}} Jetfire was glad that with the energon grid now online, the Autobots could let down their guard every once in a while. Optimus told his troops that he rather they stay vigilant, despite the added protection of the energon grid. Jetfire then attended a meeting where Optimus made clear his plan to go on the offensive, and travel into space to stop Unicron from being revived by their enemies. {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}}

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Jetfire attended the launch of the ''[[Miranda II]]'' Autobot-human spacecraft. He joined the crew and was part of a space battle in the [[Asteroid belt]] to defend the [[Energon Ring]] before their journey could begin. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} The ''Miranda II'''s first stop took its crew through a whiteout on an uncharted planet, where it became temporarily stuck between two glaciers. Jetfire was sent out with Kicker and Ironhide to scout the area for Energon, while Inferno and Optimus tried to free their ship. As the Omnicons began uncovering the sought-after substance in a cavern, Jetfire tried to keep the rest of his team calm; they were all on-edge, thinking the Decepticons could turn up at any moment. As Jetfire told them that the odds of the Decepticons coming upon them was infinitesimally small, Demolishor and Snowcat shot him in the back. Jetfire was left unable to fly, and had to powerlinx with Ironhide in order to achieve lift-off. Once they had escaped out into open, Jetfire's team ran afoul of [[Cruellock|a new type of Terrorcons]]. Though Jetfire wound up being in need of repair, he and the rest of the Autobots safely made it aboard the ''Miranda II'' and escaped the planet. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}}

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The ''Miranda II'' crossed paths with Rodimus, who boarded the ship to discuss Unicron. Optimus, Jetfire, Rodimus, and Prowl talked privately on the matter. During their conversation, Rodimus revealed that Unicron was merely a tool, that could be used for good or evil. Optimus was nonetheless unwilling to allow the planet to reawaken, and his crew parted ways with Rodimus's. Ironhide decided to stow away on Rodimus's ship though, and when Hot Shot brought this to the rest of the crew's attention, Jetfire had a good chuckle over Ironhide's youthful exuberance. The Autobots then made their way to Unicron's body, and drove off the Decepticons' first line of defense. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} After getting Megatron's attention, the ''Miranda II'' retreated back towards the Autobots' warp gate, luring the Decepticons into following them. Jetfire helped defend the ship until they emerged from warp near Cybertron. There, the Autobots used the planet's energon grid to inflict massive damage on Unicron's body, forcing Megatron to warp his troops away, and signaling an initial victory in the Autobots' quest to bring an end to Unicron. {{storylink|Battle Stations}}

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Later, Jetfire was contacted by Kicker, who had met with Alpha Q in his absence and made an ally out of him. Jetfire informed Optimus that Kicker, Ironhide, Misha, and Alpha Q were heading towards Cybertron aboard Unicron’s head. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}} During the peace talks between Optimus, Rodimus, and Alpha Q, Jetfire traveled to Cybertron to overlook the ship graveyard left behind by the Decepticons who failed to escape past Cybertron's energon grid. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} The energon grid had been left damaged during the escape of the Decepticon war-criminal [[Shockblast]] however, and Megatron's forces took advantage of the Autobots' weakened defenses to launch an attack. During the conflict, Jetfire tried to rescue Wing Dagger from Shockblast, but due to interference from Tidal Wave, was unable to prevent him from being crushed by a falling Energon Tower. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} To make matters worse, enough Energon Towers had been damaged in the attack to severely cripple Cybertron's defenses. The Decepticons returned with Mirage, a rebuilt Tidal Wave, who used his enhanced speed and agility to outmaneuver Jetfire. The Terrorcons managed to breach Primus's chamber, and from within it, stole enough energon for Unicron to transform and threaten Cybertron with imminent destruction. Jetfire joined Optimus in a retaliatory strike where the Autobots managed to penetrate Unicron's outer defenses. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} Jetfire dropped off Ironhide on Unicron's surface so the young 'bot could join with Optimus's party. Meanwhile, he continued to run interference outside Unicron against Megatron's Divebomb drones. {{storylink|Open Fire!}}

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The fighting that followed within Unicron led to a ''clash of positively and negatively-charged energon, which ultimately tore open a rift in space.'' Jetfire found Inferno clinging onto the Chaos-Bringer's hull for dear life, and rescued him before Unicron was pulled into the rift. Jetfire then met up with Optimus Prime and the others, and followed them through the spatial tear to chase down Megatron and Alpha Q. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

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On the other side of the rift, the Autobots found a newly created solar system; Alpha Q had succeeded in restoring the planets devoured by Unicron, and had placed Unicron's head in its center as an energon sun. The Decepticons immediately begun to target these worlds, and on [[Iron Planet]] the Autobots came to blows with Shockblast. Though Jetfire was eager to capture the Decepticon himself, Optimus had him stand back so Wing Saber could do it, and acquire some peace of mind. Afterwards, Scorponok resurfaced, brainwashed and completely loyal to Megatron. Jetfire had to rescue a confused Ironhide from being skewered by their former ally, and together they helped fend off the Terrorcons under his command. {{storylink|Protection}} Jetfire then took the ''Miranda II'' to [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]]. After having set down the ship on the pristine world, he received an alarm from Inferno, who had been left behind on Iron Planet to guard Shockblast. Jetfire linked up with Ironhide to come to Inferno's aid, though the Autobots arrived too late to prevent Megatron from infusing Inferno with Decepticon programming. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

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The Autobots began looking for Unicron's whereabouts in the void of space, only to be called back to Jungle Planet when the Decepticons found the Autobots' temporary base of operations there. The Autobots were kept from going down to the planet's surface by the Decepticons until the arrival of [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]], and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] tipped the odds in their favor. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Jetfire overlooked the Omnicons clearing a site to set down an energon tower on Jungle Planet until the Autobots got word from Bulkhead's team, now in space, that they were under attack. Jetfire used his shuttle mode to fly out and assist them. He linked up with Downshift to fend off the Decepticons until the energon tower could be activated. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

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Jetfire teamed up with Bulkhead to protect an energon tower as it was being warped in to [[Ocean Planet]]. Unfortunately, Mirage managed to slip past them, and sent the structure toppling over. With only one tower to spare, Inferno volunteered to act as a decoy, pretending that the Decepticon programming Megatron had previously forced into him had taken effect. Jetfire, Ironhide, and Kicker were sent to keep an eye on him as he reeled in their enemies. But the programming was more powerful than anticipated, and Inferno's began to lose control. He managed to shake off the Decepticon influence in time to save Jetfire from getting impaled by Starscream. Jetfire managed to return the favor (if barely) by retrieving Inferno's spark after his body was destroyed by the heat of the energon sun, which Starscream had sent him towards. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} ''Jetfire then brought the spark back to Cybertron, where Primus would be able to restore Inferno. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}''

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Jetfire saw Hot Shot and Ironhide off through a space bridge, and wondered to himself where they were off to. His curiosity getting the better of him, he suggested he and Kicker follow the pair for a little "R&R." But by the time they made it to their destination, the duo found themselves on [[Circuit Planet|a planet]] entirely covered in roads, where the first [[Autobot Grand Prix]] had already started! Kicker jumped down to join Ironhide on the road, while Bulkhead approached Jetfire with a proposition: to make the race a little more interesting... mostly by shooting at the road! Jetfire only used blanks though, to keep things safe. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

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After Wing Saber located Unicron's body, Jetfire and the Autobots staged an assault on the Planet-Eater, but were unable to keep Megatron from making Unicron fully operational again. Finding themselves surrounded by the enemy, the Autobots were rescued by the timely arrival of first [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]], and then Roadblock (Inferno reborn) with fleet of energon towers in tow. The towers were sent down to impale Unicron, but had no effect on the now-mobile titan. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Likewise, the energon grid protecting Alpha Q's planetary system failed to halt Unicron's advance towards the [[Energon Orb]] at its center. Jetfire tried to help coordinating the Autobots' offensive as Unicron reached for its head, to no avail. He was forced to call for a retreat as Unicron became whole once more. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

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Jetfire, Bulkhead, and Wing Saber kept the lesser Decepticons busy outside of Unicron while the other Autobots sought to reach Megatron's throne room and disconnect him from the Planet-Eater, while the later was still dormant. The fliers later reconvened with the ''Miranda II'', where Misha gave them an update on Optimus Prime and Kicker's teams, then fighting a Unicron-empowered Shockblast and retrieving Alpha Q's body respectively. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Jetfire rejoined Optimus Supreme in Blizzard Planet's orbit to inform his leader that Unicron was back online (despite Optimus having witnessed first-hand the giant punching down onto Blizzard Planet's surface). He then joined in an effort to stop Unicron from obliterating Blizzard Planet, fully aware of the insanity of the situation. The Autobots failed to save the planet, were all left badly damaged by the encounter, and had to be brought to the Autobots' infirmary.

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After being repaired and against orders, Jetfire joined Optimus in fighting Unicron before he could reach another world. He fared little better this time around and Circuit planet was the next sphere to fall. Then, the power of Primus reached the Autobots, repairing Jetfire and reformatting his body, while growing Optimus Supreme to gargantuan proportions so he could fight Unicorn on an even playing field. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Jetfire and the others maintained strafing assaults against Unicron as Optimus Supreme grappled with him directly and Kicker assembled the energon towers for a powerful strike. With the towers, the power of Primus, and the teamwork of the Optimus Supreme combination, Unicron's body was finally destroyed. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

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Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Jetfire and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Rodimus gathered the crew of the ''Miranda II'' to return to Cybertron. He ordered Roadblock and Jetfire to remain behind on Ocean Planet and watch over Alpha Q's worlds in their absence. When he learned that Optimus had abandoned the sick bay, he tracked him down beyond a warp gate. Though Optimus had yet to fully recover, he insisted he travel to Cybertron, having sensed his home-world was in danger. Jetfire was unable to dissuade him, and both Autobots went pressed onward through the space bridge. {{storylink|Ambition}} The Autobots arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere. Optimus collapsed under its effect, but Jetfire retrieved his leader before his lifeforce could be extinguished. The Decepticons then proceeded to unleash the gas all over Cybertron, forcing the Autobots to retreat off-planet. {{storylink|Wishes}}

The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Jetfire fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} As Optimus led a team through the opening in the energon gas created by Kicker's infiltrators, Jetfire remained in space under Rodimus's command as part of a backup team. {{storylink|Break Through}}

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At some point, in the Autobot combat training simulation, Jetfire and Ironhide teamed up for the tournament. They defeated Scorponok in an extended battle, but fell before some cheap tricks when [[Six Shot]] manipulated the digital environment against them. {{storylink|Distribution}}

As Cybertron began moving through space towards the warpgate for Alpha Q's worlds, Rodimus and his crew attempted to gather enough space debris to slow it down. Jetfire complained that this was an exercise in futility, as their makeshift barrier stood no chance of halting an entire planet's progress. Rodimus admitted that they had little chance of succeeding, but explained that he hoped to at least distract Galvatron somewhat, to give Optimus and his soldiers on the planet a better fighting chance. But Six Shot had modified an energon tower into a planetary laser, which blasted cleanly through their defenses before Cybertron even neared the barrier. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After Cybertron was forced through a spacebridge, Jefire was injured, and Rodimus sent him back to Ocean Planet for repairs with Landmine. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Before he was fully recovered, Jetfire took off from his sickbed to help the Autobots in stopping Cybertron from slamming into Plains Planet; Six Shot had engineered a crude planetary propulsion system for the world. As he neared his destination, he crossed paths with Ironhide, and the pair combined. With additional help from the rest of the Autobot team, they destroyed the energon towers that were being used to accelerate the planet towards its destination. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Jetfire returned to Primus's chamber. From there, he learned that Sally had managed to infiltrate the Decepticons' base by herself, and that Galvatron was once more headed for the super energon pool. While another group of Autobots left to deal with the Galvatron situation, Jetfire headed off with Doctor Jones to retrieve Sally. Thanks in large to Sally mucking about the Decepticons' control room, the Autobots were able to take control of their enemies' headquarters and Cybertron's warp gate system. Jetfire then volunteered to bring Sally and her mother back to Ocean City. With the humans out of harm's way, Jetfire regrouped with Optimus and Omega Supreme. The Autobots warped back to Cybertron, unaware that on the other side of the space bridge was Galvatron, grown to enormous proportions by the power of super energon. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} Upon seeing his old foe so transformed, Optimus instructed Jetfire to take a group of Omnicons and see to Primus's revival. Jetfire traveled to the pool of super energon just as a team headed by Kicker managed to take control of the location. Jetfire put the Omnicons to work at processing the fuel into super energon stars. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Jetfire then left Cybertron with Kicker to rejoin the front lines, which had since moved to Alpha Q's dying planetary system. The fight between Galvatron and Optimus had moved beyond the point where Jetfire could contribute anything of use though; both combatants had channeled the power of Unicron to grow themselves to tremendous heights, and grappled as titans on Jungle Planet. From within Jetfire's cockpit, Kicker detected another source of Unicron's essence out in the void of space, and had the shuttle take him towards it. As they neared Unicron's disembodied spark, Kicker asked that Jetfire allow him to continue forth on his own, feeling it was his destiny to confront the evil by himself. Though Jetfire thought the idea was hooey, he still followed Kicker's request, and doubled back to return to Optimus's side. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

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By the time Jetfire reached his (now normal-sized) leader, Optimus had become unresponsive due to the injuries he had suffered in his latest duel against Galvatron. As their Combination Sparks ignited, the Autobots realized that Prime needed the Combination Sparks of all his fellow Autobots to face the final conflict. Rodimus led the Autobots in stepping forward to give up their individuality for the greater good of the team. Jetfire's body was converted into pure energy as he became one with his spark, so that it could in turn become one with all the other Combination Sparks, revitalizing Optimus. Filled with the strength of all his men, Optimus united with Omega Supreme in the ultimate Powerlinx, grappling with Galvatron until the Decepticon leader shrugged off Unicron's influence and plunged into the sun. Jetfire and the other Autobots then separated, and were restored to their individual forms. {{storylink|The Sun}}

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====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Drummond]] (English), [[Hideo Ishikawa]] (Japanese)|[[Jari Salo]] (Finnish), [[Mauro Bosco]] (Italian)}}
[[File:CybJetfire01.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm a registered bookbinder from Brisbane!]]

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After the second defeat of Unicron, Jetfire resettled on [[Nebulos|Nebulon]] for an indeterminate period of time. He adopted a [[Accent|local accent]], one that sounded vaguely like Earth-Australian to certain [[human]]s. Jetfire also appeared to have mellowed in the past 20 years; he was considerably more cautious compared to his reckless youth, and adhered much more closely to orders and protocol. He returned to Cybertron, his homeworld once again facing a monumental crisis, perhaps the worst in its history: Unicron's demise had created a black hole that was slowly encroaching upon the planet.
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Optimus Prime ordered Jetfire to visit Earth and provide the Autobots with scans of local vehicles. This was done so that should their primary plan of destroying the [[Unicron Singularity]] fail, the population of Cybertron could assume disguises and relocate to the human homeworld, whose inhabitants were still largely unaware of the existence of Transformers. The planetary exodus was put underway when the elder Cybertronian [[Vector Prime]] introduced himself. This new arrival ensured the Autobots that he had the means to nullify the black hole: the Autobots only had to collect the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s to unleash the power of Primus upon it. Unfortunately, the map was stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Optimus's elite team, including Jetfire, then set off to Earth themselves. En route, Vector Prime explained to the Autobots that the black hole would, if left unchecked, not only swallow up Cybertron but the entire universe. He then doubled back to retrieve his cosmic map from Megatron, with Optimus insisting that Hot Shot, Jetfire, and Overhaul accompany him on this dangerous task. Jetfire's team came upon Megatron and Starscream inside an asteroid belt. While Jetfire and Vector Prime dealt with Starscream, Overhaul and Hot Shot tackled Megatron. Unfortunately, the Decepticons proved to be simply too powerful and the Autobots were unable to prevent them from escaping once more. Jetfire then rendezvoused with Optimus on Earth, where he met their newest human allies: [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]], and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}
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Jetfire aided in the construction of the Autobots' base on Earth, only for Megatron and Starscream to approach the planet part-way through the base's construction. Jetfire launched from the base (thanks to a catapult system proposed by Bud) and helped Hot Shot, Optimus, and Vector Prime in holding the Decepticons out of sensor range. Meanwhile, the rest of the team completed the base's stealth coating. Jetfire's weapons proved largely ineffective against Megatron, but Vector Prime was able to drive off both the Decepticon leader and his lackey by summoning the power of a Cyber Key. Afterwards, having deemed that Jetfire had proved himself in combat, Vector Prime granted him the ability to also summon Cyber Planet Keys to boost his power. {{storylink|Haven}}
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The children were tasked with acclimating the Autobot refugees to Earth, but wound up drawing unnecessary attention to their charges. Jetfire had a stern talk with them, but was unable to make much progress in teaching them to be more careful. He then joined his teammates to watch Red Alert's latest attempt at nullifying the black hole threatening Cybertron via tele-conference. This too ended in failure, prompting Vector Prime to reiterate that the Cyber Planet Keys were truly the only solution to Cybertron's impending doom. The Autobots agreed to making the keys their priority.

Later, Scattorshot alerted Jetfire that an airforce patrol was being attacked by Thundercracker. Jetfire confronted the Decepticon, and though he took a number of hits in the ensuing scuffle, he wound up coming out on top after activating his Cyber Key power for the first time. Though Starscream and Megatron joined in, they too were driven away when Optimus activated his own Cyber Key power. Afterwards, Jetfire awarded the children another chance to help hide the refugees in plain sight, and was glad to see they had grown more sensible in their efforts to do so. {{storylink|Hidden}}

Once the Autobots' secret presence on Earth had been secured, they begun scouring the globe for the [[Omega Lock]], the focusing device for the Cyber Planet Keys' power. Jetfire teamed up with Lori in his search, but it was Bud and [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] who uncovered the Autobots' first lead: an iteration of the "[[Atlantis Pattern]]" depicting the Omega Lock was located in a museum in [[Mexico]]. Unbeknownst to the Autobots, Thundercracker and Starscream had been tracking their every move, and attacked them once they had assembled outside the building. Jetfire was provoked into another aerial bout with Thundercracker while Vector Prime set about investigating the artifacts within the museum. Though the lead turned out to be a false start, Vector Prime was able to decipher the coordinates of [[Velocitron]], resting place of the first Cyber Planet Key, from the imitation Omega Lock within the museum. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

While Hot Shot and Red Alert were sent off to look for the first Key, the rest of the team continued their search for the Omega Lock on Earth. To his frustration, Jetfire found himself unable to contact Scattorshot after returning from an outing. Coby and Lori voiced their concerns that Bud was similarly missing. Jetfire was then called out to assist in a battle against the Decepticons, only to learn what had happened to the missing duo partway to his destination: Bud and Scattorshot had managed to get themselves stranded in Earth's orbit, with a protective force-field containing only a limited amount of oxygen. Changing course to rescue the unlucky pair, Jetfire's efforts were foiled by a man-made satellite crashing into him. Though he chased after Bud and Scattorshot as they begun plummeting down into the atmosphere, Jetfire wasn't fast enough to catch up. Thankfully, Jolt and Coby met them on their way down, and using the Mini-Con's limited teleporting capabilities, they were able to bring Bud and Scattorshot back to safety. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}}

Jetfire began to worry that pairing up Hot Shot and Red Alert might not have been the best idea, and petitioned Optimus to swap him out with one of them on the away mission. Optimus refused, confident that despite their clashing personalities, Hot Shot and Red Alert would be successful in acquiring the Velocitronian Planet Key. Optimus then put in motion a plan to end the Decepticon's continued attempts at discovering their base's location. The Autobots built a decoy base, then allowed Jetfire to be followed back to it after their next outing. While Thundercracker blew the fake base to smithereens, Jetfire and the others watched the whole debacle unfold from the safety of their real base. {{storylink|Rush (episode)|Rush}}

After the kids returned from a day out at the movies, Lori and Bud told of how Coby had been rattled by a horror flick. The Autobots had a hearty laugh at his expense. Later that evening, Lori alerted the Autobots to a strange beacon emanating from a nearby forest, depicting the Atlantis Pattern. They investigated, finding the signal to be another Decepticon trap. Jetfire was eager to tackle Starscream himself for once, but Optimus ordered him to stand down, and took on the more powerful Decepticon himself. The Decepticons withdrew when they learned that humans were inbound to their location, and the Autobots rolled out to avoid another encounter with humans themselves. {{storylink|Speed}}

When a tremor struck [[Rockville]], Jetfire and Vector Prime were contacted by Scattorshot to aid them in analyzing data on the area. Jetfire's calculations warned the Autobots that they had a mere five minutes before the nearby [[Mount McDermott]] collapsed into an underground reservoir, which would lead to a catastrophic flooding of the town. Thankfully, Coby came up with a solution to the impending disaster, and with a controlled collapse of the mountain, the Autobots prevented any further harm from coming to Rockville. {{storylink|Collapse}}

A later lead pointed the Autobots towards the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]] as the location of Atlantis's remains. Jetfire and Optimus flew out to join Vector Prime, the Mini-Cons, and the children in excavating the site. After they used Jetfire's powerful engines to blow away the sand covering the ruins, the Autobots seemed to have finally found the Omega Lock... only for the Decepticons to show up. Megatron destroyed the Mini-Cons in his grab for the artifact, forcing Vector Prime to use his temporal powers to turn back the clock and rescue them. Despite Vector Prime's alteration of the timeline, the Decepticons managed to snag the Omega Lock. As the villains escaped, the Lock was destroyed by a stray shot, revealing it to be yet another fake. Although he had been handed another defeat, Jetfire was left in giddy excitement over having seen Vector Prime's ability put into use. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}}

After setting up a network of civilian Autobots to help in their search, the Autobots received word that [[Joyride (Cybertron)|one of them]] was under attack from Thundercracker. Jetfire was dispatched to come to her aid, rescuing her just as Thundercracker was about to deal a finishing blow. The Autobot civilian then led the team to a stone with the Atlantis pattern inscribed on it. Though it wasn't the Omega Lock itself, the inscription did detail the coordinates of the next Cyber Planet Key: the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. Jetfire hoped to be sent to this new world, but wasn't selected for the mission. {{storylink|Search (episode)|Search}} When another Autobot civilian reported having found the seal of Atlantis within the Bermuda Triangle, Jetfire was hesitant to get his hopes up, rationalizing it was likely another facsimile of the pattern. This time, however, it turned out to be the genuine article! The Autobots battled the Decepticons in the ocean depths while Vector Prime and the kids investigated the ruins. Unfortunately, Jetfire found that his lasers were useless underwater, and was promptly beaten down by the enemy. In order to keep ''Atlantis'' out of Decepticon hands, Vector Prime activated it and warped it away, revealing the truth: the lost city was in reality an ancient Cybertronian ship! {{storylink|Deep}}

Vector Prime used the ''Atlantis'''s warp drive to keep the vessel out of the Decepticons' hands, leaving the Autobots to look high and low around the globe for it. Optimus eventually realized that Vector Prime had taken the ship to the dark of the moon, though by the time the Autobots found it, the ''Atlantis'' was already being blitzed by Megatron and his goons. A [[Sideways (Armada)|mysterious newcomer]] then arrived and helped Jetfire in taking down Thundercracker... only for this enigmatic figure to turn on him and then dash off. Eventually, the Autobots succeeded in rescuing their friends and retrieving the Omega Lock, though the ''Atlantis'' self-destructed in the process. When Vector Prime touched the artifact, the Omega Lock opened a space-bridge, through which Optimus, Vector Prime, and Landmine left, leaving Jetfire and the others to bring the children back to Earth. {{storylink|Ship}}

Getting in contact with the team on the Speed Planet, Jetfire and the kids learned that Hot Shot was in critical condition after being attacked by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]], a couple of thugs working for Megatron. They watched over the base's monitor as Red Alert fixed up their wounded comrade, and the rest of the team brought him out of his emotional funk, which Hot Shot had fallen into believing he had failed in his mission. {{storylink|Hero (episode)|Hero}} Jetfire next watched as the Autobots competed in the first and second heat of Velocitron's Planet Cup race. {{storylink|Race}} {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} He eventually noticed that neither Coby nor any of the Mini-Cons were around, and searched high and low for them, eventually discovering that they had left planet Earth altogether! Receiving word that they had gone to Speed Planet, Jetfire ordered them to return to Earth. Hot Shot suggested that they instead be allowed to stay and help him in the last leg of the Planet Cup, a request that Optimus approved. {{storylink|Sand}}

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Jetfire joined the Autobots on Speed Planet just in time to hear Coby give an inspirational speech on not giving up in the face of adversity. After finding out that Hot Shot would need his circuits to be re-adjusted constantly throughout the race due to damage he'd previously sustained, Jetfire suggested that Jolt ride along in Hot Shot to stave off a complete breakdown. But Jolt wasn't up to the task: he was simply too bulky to fit inside Hot Shot's cockpit. Coby volunteered instead, and though Jetfire was hesitant to allow the boy to further put himself in harm's way, he was talked into once more allowing it. Hot Shot successfully won the planet cup with Coby's help, only for Megatron to appear immediately afterwards to steal the trophy. Jetfire helped the Autobots in beating back the Decepticons, and then returned to Earth to insert the first Planet Key into the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Champion}} The Lock's activation sent out energy waves, pointing the Autobots towards coordinates near the Earth's north pole. With strange atmospheric phenomenon forming in the same area, the Autobots headed out to investigate. Jetfire was forced to do so on foot due to a snowstorm, making the whole process slow-going. The search party failed to discover anything of interest until Scattorshot came upon Starscream and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] attempting to bully Bud, Lori, Coby and [[Lucy Suzuki]] into telling them what they were looking for. Jetfire spotted a distress signal sent out by the kids, prompting him and the rest of the team to converge, driving away the Decepticons. Afterwards, the Autobots decided to abandon the investigation and head back to base. {{storylink|Ice}}

Upon their return to base, Bud and Lori tried to convince Jetfire to let them travel to the Jungle Planet, arguing that they should get a turn at planet-hopping. Jetfire denied their request outright, stating that Jungle Planet was simply too hostile an environment for the humans. However,
the kids managed to get their way, and accompanied the Autobots to Jungle Planet. {{storylink|Honor}}

During the time that Optimus Prime prepared to battle [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], Jetfire pointed out that the situation was dangerous, in an attempt to prevent Cybertron and Jungle Planet from possible war. When the kids requested that Lori join Optimus and Override as an ambassador of Earth,Jetfire was exasperated by the prospect, and argued that she would likely not be of help in reasoning with Scourge. Lori argued that the kids had helped the Autobots on several fronts, that they were a team and should work together. Jetfire initially agreed with the point, then quickly snapped back to protesting. Override then supported Lori's argument--as with Hot Shot and Vector Prime--and Jetfire was forced to comply with Prime's final decision, though was clearly feeling that his nerves were being broken down as the kids repeatedly endangered themselves. Jetfire stayed behind while Optimus and the others went to face Scourge, and thus the retrieval of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Primal (Cybertron)|Primal}} When Optimus Prime had been almost beaten by Megatron, the Jungle Cyber Planet Key activated and created a space bridge, allowing Jetfire and other Autobots to come to Optimus's aid. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Jetfire gave [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] a tour of the Autobot HQ on Earth, though not without interference from the kids. Jetfire was also present for the insertion of the Jungle Cyber Planet Key into the Omega lock, and was part of the vision of Primus's consciousness that all those present experienced. When the alert for the north pole went off, Jetfire went with Optimus, Leobreaker, and Overhaul to investigate. He kept aerial lookout while the others ventured into the giant hole they found, and was therefore able to alert the others when Starscream released ancient Decepticons from the pods they were hibernating in. Though he made an attempt to prevent Starscream's escape, he was forced instead to go to the aid of the Autobots trapped in the ice below. {{storylink|Trap}} Jetfire tried to break his friends out, even considering using his Cyber Key, until Red Alert and the other Autobots arrived and stopped him, pointing out that he'd collapse the entire tunnel on top of them. When the team managed to nearly break though, Jetfire transformed, and melted it with his jets. Reunited, they headed off to confront Starscream. When Starscream ordered his ancient Decepticons to attack, Jetfire battles the airborne ones. When Optimus was wounded protecting [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] from Starscream, Jetfire opened fire, and carried Optimus and the others on top of him. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}
[[File:Cyb_ep25_starscream_ransom.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.3|Oh man I think I'm gonna--HRRRBLAGGG]]

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After the black hole had been sealed, the Autobots worked on moving the Jungle Planet back to it's rightful position with four boosters. However [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] threw the Planet's trajectory to Cybertron by damaging a booster. Optimus ordered the Autobots to deal with the booster problem, leaving him to handle Galvatron, despite Jetfire's protests. All the Autobots, and even the Decepticons, managed to right the booster, with the Jungle Planet returning to it's rightful position, and Jetfire bid farewell to them. Jetfire and the Autobots then went to help Prime against Galvatron. However Galvatron brought them to their knees with purple lightning. Jetfire witnessed Optimus finally defeat Galvatron, and fell to his knees, so Jetfire led the Autobots to aid Optimus. {{storylink|Unfinished}}

After the final battle with Galvatron, peace spread across the galaxy. As part of a new initiative, Optimus Prime left aboard the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'' to chart new territory, leaving Jetfire in charge of planet Cybertron. {{storylink|Beginning}}

Free boonie hats for all!

====''Cybertron'' comic====
Several months after the conclusion of the Unicron Singularity crisis, Optimus Prime and several of his crew, including Jetfire, met another [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades who had been protecting Cybertron from other threats during the Singularity crisis. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
Jetfire was left in command of the Autobot troops on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after Optimus Prime left to protect the [[Mini-Con]]s on Earth. He was unhappy with Prime for this, feeling that he had abandoned the Autobots on Cybertron for his affairs on Earth. When Prime returned to Cybertron to request reinforcements and supplies, Jetfire denied him the former, as he was losing the war and needed every man he could get. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}}

[[File:Jetfire breaks in.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|LET'S WHACK SOME BUSH--wait, I can't do that stereotype yet? Slag.]]
Some time later, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] contacted Jetfire and informed him that Optimus Prime had mysteriously vanished. While Jetfire had no clue as to what was going on either, he agreed to do like the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] keep an eye out for suspicious [[space bridge]] activity. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} Soon enough, [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] reported that multiple space bridges were repeatedly opening and closing at the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]]. Jetfire decided to investigate, and took a team of Autobots with him to infiltrate the enemy base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} Upon arrival, they found that all the Decepticons in the base had been murdered, and that the space bridge nexus was automatically opening and closing space bridges in an apparent attempt to damage the dimensional wall. Suitably creeped out, Jetfire ordered his troops to take control of the nexus, but was suddenly ambushed by a [[Bludgeon (G1)|skeletal samurai]]. After getting his team to blind the enemy, Jetfire blasted it with all the firepower at his disposal, but only managed to damage its [[Pretender|outer shell]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

The team eventually made their way to the space bridge nexus, and tried to shut it down. Jetfire thought he caught a glimpse of the lost Optimus Prime in one of the space bridges, but shrugged it off. When all attempts to disable the nexus failed, Jetfire ordered his troops to evacuate while he stayed behind to manually blow up the entire building. Three more powerful enemies arrived through a space bridge, but at the last second, Jetfire caught another glimpse of Optimus Prime in a portal, and dove through it right after activating the explosives. While he successfully reached his lost commander, the two were now stuck on an alternate-reality Cybertron in the process of being devoured by [[Unicron]]. Thankfully, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] reached this reality as well, and used the power of [[Powerlinx]]ing and the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] to boost the strength of both Jetfire and Prime. The two Autobots combined and damaged Unicron with a powerful energy blast, then returned to their home universe to prepare for the planet eater's arrival. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Jetfire organized Cybertron's planetary defenses, and when Unicron arrived, he combined with Optimus Prime to attack him head-on. Thanks to the efforts of Over-Run and the Mini-Con population, Unicron was eventually vanquished and peace was brought back to Cybertron. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the defeat of Unicron, Jetfire was seen flying around in the reconstructed [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He and several other Autobots tried to listen in on one of Optimus Prime's discussions with the [[Autobot High Council]], but were interrupted when [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] attacked the city. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath}} Jetfire and the others tried to fight back, but were easily taken out by their powerful opponents. However, Optimus Prime managed to link up to Cybertron itself and activate a system-wide upgrade, granting Jetfire a brand new body capable of combining with anyone. He then combined with [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and used his new strength to help drive the Four Horsemen away. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Jetfire and his fellow upgraded Autobots later traveled to Earth to deal with several [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] wreaking havoc in [[Australia]]. However, despite their new bodies, they soon found themselves outmatched by the Terrorcons' use of pure [[Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Combined with Ironhide, Jetfire participated in a plan to trick the Terrorcons into shooting each other, but the enemies still weren't driven off until the [[Omnicon]]s arrived as reinforcements. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

After returning to Cybertron, Jetfire spent a whole lot of time sweet-talking various governors into granting him the resources and funding needed to construct a base on Earth. As such, he was fairly irritated when it seemed Ironhide wasn't finishing the base components on schedule, and told the engineer that he better not let them down. It didn't help that Ironhide suddenly disappeared while out on an errand, so Jetfire went out to search for him, grumbling about new recruits who were always looking for adventure. After stumbling upon a damaged [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], he eventually found Ironhide next to an armed [[seismic-shock warhead]]. After the warhead had shut down, Ironhide explained that he had built it long ago but made sure it wouldn't go off, and that a [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|a Decepticon]] had just forced him to reactivate it. Jetfire was proud that Ironhide was able to confront his past mistakes, and told him he finally sounded like a true Autobot. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

Some time later, Optimus Prime vanished, having stepped into a space bridge on Earth but never arrived on Cybertron. This gave Jetfire a headache; partially because they needed him to deal with unrest among the [[human]] population, but mostly because it meant he had to shoulder Prime's responsibilities of asking the ever-unhelpful High Council for reinforcements for Earth. While the council was hesitant about his request at first, councillor [[Avalon (Energon)|Avalon]] convinced the other members to grant Jetfire's request. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} Jetfire was thankful to Avalon, who explained that the other councillors were just unwilling to accept that they were at war again, and complimented Jetfire on how he had handled things. As Jetfire lamented the loss of Optimus Prime and Avalon comforted him, [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] burst into the chamber and reported that Terrorcons were assaulting four major Earth cities. Jetfire ordered for the reinforcements to be prepared at once, then took a bunch of Autobots through a space bridge to [[Los Angeles]]. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}} They defended the city from a thousands of [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]], but quickly started to get worn down by the sheer number of them. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

When [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] reported that [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] had come back from the dead and was wiping out Terrorcons in [[Toronto]], Jetfire didn't believe it at first. Even when he accepted the fact that Megatron was back, he ignored the hows and whys as he had to focus on conserving energy for the battle with the Insecticons. Thankfully, [[Rad White]] showed up to power the Autobots up with Energon is gaseous form, allowing them to recover and drive the Insecticons away. Jetfire approached the revived Decepticon leader, who told him that he wasn't done killing Terrorcons just yet, and left him with a message: "Optimus Prime sends his regards... from the belly of the beast!" {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}} Jetfire later reported Megatron's return and his message to the High Council. {{storylink|No Exit}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}

Jetfire and the Autobots continued to hold Earth despite the absence of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} As [[Unicron]] was within days of reaching Cybertron, Jetfire and [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] held out hope that Optimus was alive inside Unicron, and capable of acting. When the Autobots got word that Kicker and [[Alterenergy]] were under attack, Jetfire dispatched [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] to their aid. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}

Jetfire soon found himself in an impossible situation. Earth was only protected by the presence of the energon grid holding back the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. However, Autobot forces on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] desperately needed reinforcements in the form of [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. Even if Jetfire dropped the grid briefly to allow Omega through, it was also create an opportunity for [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], who had kidnapped Kicker, to escape with his valuable hostage. Jetfire prayed his friends from Alterenergy could rescue Kicker in time, before there was no one left on Mars to help. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}}

The situation became more complicated as Megatron emerged from self-imposed dormancy, launching an attack on the Energon Towers from inside the grid. Jetfire was desperately low on troops to commit to this new Decepticon attack, on top of the search for Kicker and the Mars reinforcements. The final domino fell when Perceptor picked up a signal from Unicron itself sent by Optimus Prime. Jetfire chose to drop the grid, negating the need for troops to protect the towers from Megatron and letting him redistribute forces to Mars and Unicron. He regretfully informed Rad that Kicker was on his own. Jetfire himself made his way to Prime's position, clearing out the Terrorcon hordes to reunite with his leader. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}}

Surrounded by Terrorcons spawned by the awakening Unicron, Jetfire and Prime fought a losing battle until Unicron was distracted by the revenge of Megatron. They returned to Cybertron and rallied the entire Autobot and Decepticon armada for defense against the Chaos-Bringer's return. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
When Optimus Prime left for Earth, Jetfire was apparently left behind to look after things on Cybertron. Prime contacted him for help when the Decepticons were looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], as the [[space bridge]] on Earth was damaged and unable to send any of Prime's Autobots there. Jetfire agreed to use a space bridge on Cybertron to send [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] to fight the Decepticons on the moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

He eventually traveled to Earth himself. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Jetfire's profile}}

===MegaWing Galvatron instructions===
During the [[The Unicron Battles|Unicron Battles]] in [[Aurex 304.0 Epsilon|one universe]], the power of Jet Convoy was challenged by Dark MegaWing [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Official Transformers Collectors' Club Magazine issue 1|MegaWing Galvatron instructions}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}} {{storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}}}

===''Timelines''===

A [[Living metal|Transformium]] version of [[Hot Shot (SG)|Hot Shot]] observed [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] and Jetfire when he passed into their reality from the negative polarity universe. {{storylink|Coalescence}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Jetfire-Armada.jpg|thumb|400px]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Jetfire.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Jetfire participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Jetfire Armada'' — This Epic character was a reward to ''10'' leagues (yes, just ''100'' players!) in the "Armada: Episode II" Medium event.
*''Energon Jetfire'' — This Epic character debuted in the "Energon: Episode I" event. He could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Armada Jetfire toy1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"May all your chooks turn to emus and kick your dunny door flat to the grass!"]]

*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-09'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[June 26|06-26]]'''
**''Accessories'': Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:Jetfire is a futuristic space shuttle molded primarily in white and gray with red paint stripes resembling the stripes seen on the original [[Jetfire (G1)#Toys|Generation 1 Jetfire]]. His Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]] serves as his front landing gear and forward gun in vehicle mode. Attaching Comettor (or any other Mini-Con) to the Powerlinx ports on Jetfire's wings pushes the large red missile/bombs underneath to drop. When Powerlinxed to Jetfire's main engine, two small wings are deployed for atmospheric flight. In robot mode, Jetfire's rear landing gear becomes a shield, and his main engine forms his rifle. There are also surprisingly intricate screens sculpted on the inside of one of the cargo bay doors.

:When the tail fin of ''Armada'' Jetfire's engine/weapon is pressed downward, it activates the original Generation 1 Autobot "laser" sound effect. Pressing the tail fin upwards (perhaps by placing the shuttle upright as if in launching mode) activates a rather garbled blast-off countdown sequence. Both sounds are also ''incredibly ''easy to trigger. When a Mini-Con is Powerlinxed to the gun/engine, a different laser gun sound is heard. Prior to the release of ''Powerlinx'' Jetfire, a [[Variant|running change]] erm, changed the sound effects.

:Jetfire can combine with the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base class Optimus Prime]] to form '''Jet Optimus''', by replacing the regular Super mode trailer legs and attaching Jetfire's shield onto Prime's chest. Additionally, the shield design resembles the chest armour of ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armour]]/[[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]].

:The Japanese version has a variety of subtle changes. The white plastic is considerably brighter and the heat re-entry burn deco dropped. Matching white paint has been applied to the insides of the forearms to make the combined mode legs look more cohesive. The gray and dark gray plastics have been darkened slightly and switched from matte to metallic, while Hasbro's bright red has changed to blood red. The gold vertical lines on the shins have been removed. A number of other paint applications have been changed, including adding several to the shield to make the resemblance to G1 God Ginrai's chest armor much more overt by adding blue fake chest "windows" and dark silver on several smaller details. Lastly, Jetfire's eye deco has also been corrected from the Hasbro release, now being properly ''behind'' the clear visor instead of ''on top of it''.

:This mold was also used to make the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] [[Astrotrain (Cybertron)#Toys|Astrotrain]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Armada'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:PL Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Don't come the raw prawn with me, sport, or I'll show you the rough end of a pineapple!"]]
*'''Powerlinx Jetfire with Comettor''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:The Powerlinx redeco of Jetfire replaces much of the gray and red with blue, in a color scheme very similar to the ''Macross''/''Robotech'' Valkyrie fighter jet flown by Maximillian Jenius/Sterling.

:This toy was also [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Spacewarp clone#Toys|a clone of Spacewarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/PXJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Powerlinx Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

: A [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, Jetfire, their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]. Jetfire is completely unchanged from his original release, unfortunately. This this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Armada|Kinpika Convoy]] in his various modes, including combined with Golden Jetfire at right]]
*'''''Kinpika'' Jetfire''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Comettor Mini-Con, electronic shuttle engine/gun, 2 missiles, shield/landing gear

:A redeco of Jetfire with golden [[vacuum metallizing]]. It was a first prize of the {{w|sortition}} in December, and only exclusive in certain stores and department stores. There is a golden vacuum metallizing Armada Prime as another first prize. They can combine into Golden Jet Prime, of course.

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===Built to Rule!===
[[File:BTR-toy Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I had six pints of Guinness and everything went black...]]
*'''Jetfire with Comettor''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Thruster/missile-launcher, missile

:Part of the first wave of small ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' sets, Jetfire is a building-brick set (compatible with popular building-block sets like... ''[[Kre-O]]''!) that can be assembled into a space shuttle or a robot or whatever else you feel like. Like pretty much all the ''Armada Built To Rule!'' sets, his construction is centered around a wide, blocky "Trans-Skeleton" piece that basically makes his robot mode a wall with spindly, awkward limbs sticking off it. In shuttle mode, he has a small depression on his roof to place his block-Mini-Con partner [[Comettor (Armada)#Built to Rule|Comettor]], or any normal Mini-Con thanks to the 2x2 "Powerlinx" plate there (though the grip on normal Mini-Cons is very weak). Like the original toy, his main jet-thruster piece is a blaster cannon, only this time it's a spring-loaded missile launcher.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTRJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===
[[File:Energon Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's some shonky business right there!"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-05'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, missile

:''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Jetfire transforms again into a white and red futuristic space shuttle, this time in the smaller Mega size class and with the ability to combine with most other Autobot Deluxe and Mega Energon toys. He features an electronic transforming sound effect that activates when another Autobot combines with him, or when his head is flipped down in robot mode.

: He also features a spring-loaded missile launcher which can be mounted under the nosecone of his shuttle mode. A button on top of the cockpit fires the missile. Additionally, the claws on his undercarriage can be pulled open, then snapped shut when the button in the middle is pressed. Like most Energon toys, he features an Energon Chip port on him, in this case his left shoulder/engine cowling.

:However, there is a possible design flaws involved with Jetfire's design. In order to use the undercarriage claw properly in vehicle mode, the red sections that form his legs must be repositioned due to a lack of clearance. Coincidentally, this lines up his engines to allow him to sit on them as if ready to launch. The mushroom joint that holds the two halves together is also somewhat loose, but is most likely [[for safety reasons]].

:The Japanese version of this toy does not feature any of the electronics, uses red translucent plastic in place of orange, and has a sticker covering the now-absent battery compartment.

:Jetfire was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Lunabot]] in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comic series; this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|Overcast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Energon'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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*'''Roadbuster / Skyfire''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SS-02'''
**''Release date'': '''2003-[[December 25|12-25]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher and 2 missiles

:A Japan-only two-pack of both Jetfire and Ironhide. There are no differences between the toys in this pack and the individually-packed Japanese versions.

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*'''Skyfire Sonic''' (Mega, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-25'''
**''Release date'': '''2004-[[September 30|09-30]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Spring-loaded missile launcher, 1 missile, Energon Spear weapon

:The Japanese release of [[Overcast (Energon)#Toys|''Energon'' Overcast]], though fictionally he's still Skyfire. There are some minor differences in the various paint applications, but the major difference is the inclusion of an orange Energon Spear, originally belonging to [[Skyblast (Energon)#Toys|Skyblast]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overcast/overcast.htm More information on Skyfire Sonic (well, actually Overcast) at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cyb Jetfire toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Now listen mate, I need to splash the boots. You know, strain the potatoes. Water the horses. You know, go where the big knobs hang out..."]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Ultra class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2004-[[December 28|12-28]]'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key (Hasbro) or Autobot Cybertron-planet Cyber Key (Takara)

:Jetfire was once again Ultra-sized, but this time transformed into a green cargo plane resembling a modified {{w|Antonov An-225}}. The design of the vehicle mode features a small homage to Jetfire's previous shuttle forms via a (non-opening) hatch featuring 'teeth' on the dorsal section. Jetfire features sound effects by pressing the port side aft engine nacelle. Inserting his Cyber Key into his tail assembly in either vehicle or robot mode causes a pair of translucent red cannons to extend, and the compartment they are mounted on to raise. Pressing the port side aft engine now features a different sound effect. The tail section can be swiveled up to form an attack mode somewhat resembling the "gerwalk" form of a ''Macross'' Valkyrie (appropriately).

:In robot mode Jetfire has a tendency to topple back due to the heavy battery operated gimmicks of the tail section, though he is more stable if one puts him in an action-oriented pose. In this mode he features two pop-out (non-firing) missile pods in his waist and wields his two wing-mounted (spring-loaded) missile launchers.

:The U.S. version of this toy has an additional support bar between the barrels of the translucent red tail cannons to provide structural integrity, at the cost of aesthetics. The other cosmetic difference between the U.S. and Japanese versions is that the ''Galaxy Force'' release has more paint applications. Finally, the ''Cybertron'' release comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''uk97''' printed on the back, while the ''Galaxy Force'' version comes with a silver-bordered Cybertron planet Autobot key.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed to make [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Jetstorm (Movie)#Toys|Jetstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC Jetfire.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"...Shake hands with the wife's best friend? Drain the dragon? Siphon the python? Ring the rattlesnake? You know, unbutton the mutton? Like, point Percy at the porcelain?"]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

:''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' Jetfire is a much smaller version of the Ultra-sized toy (though unusually large for a Legends figure in alternate mode), with limited articulation and detail. His waist missile pods and key-activated cannons are permanently sculpted in their deployed state, and he is still capable of forming his attack mode in his plane form. In the U.S. market, LOC Jetfire was primarily sold in drug stores, though he could be found in normal retailers in markets outside of the U.S., such as Australia.

:This mold was redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Fireflight (G1)#Classics|Fireflight]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)#Universe (2008)|Skydive]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BurgerKingCybertronJetfiretoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|On Cybertron's richest quiz... SAAAALE OF THE CENTURY!]]
*'''Jetfire''' (Burger King Kids' Meal toy, 2005)

:An incredibly simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire available with [[Burger King]] kids meals. This toy is a partsformer, requiring you to remove his tail section to transform him and to replace it on his back. Oh yeah, he don't stand too good neither. Sucker.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKJetfire/jetfire.htm More information on Burger King Jetfire at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cyb Sky Shadow toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"He's a handsome wild colonial man He can beat the bloody world if Genghis Khan"]]
*'''Sky Shadow''' (Ultra class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Earth-planet Cyber Key

:Sky Shadow is a tan/gold and black redeco of ''Cybertron'' Jetfire, depicting the character in his {{w|Matches Malone|cover identity}} as a Decepticon. It uses the same tooling as ''Cybertron'' Jetfire (though the chest panel is retooled to replace the Autobot sigil with the Decepticon one), so it features the structurally stronger tail cannon. All other functions remain the same.

: Sky Shadow comes with a silver-bordered Earth planet Cyber Key with the code '''u06h''' printed on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/SkyShadow/skyshadow.htm More information on Sky Shadow at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"All together now, 'WELL OIL BEEF HOOKED!'"]]
*'''Megatron / Soundwave / Jetfire / Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legends class [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#LOC1|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#LegendsMegs|Megatron]], Jetfire, and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)#Legends|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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==Merchandise==
{{charstubtoys}}
{{anchor|Jolibee}}
*'''Jetfire''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
*The Armada Jetfire toy's appearance and transformation sequence is an homage to Generation 1 [[Galaxy Shuttle]]. This was confirmed by then-head designer [[Aaron Archer]] during his stint as 'ORSON' on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com] boards.

*According to the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club magazine]], the vehicle mode of this Jetfire is inspired by the X-71 Shuttle from the 1998 film ''[[Armageddon (film)|Armageddon]]''.

*Much like the [[Red Alert (Armada)|''Armada'' Red Alert]] toy's 'Woo-woo-woo' sound effect, the ''Armada'' Jetfire toy's original countdown sound effect briefly became something of an in-joke within the Transformers fan community.

*Jetfire's ''Cybertron'' toy appears (in plane mode) on the screen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robot]]s toy [[Power Up VT6]]. His ''Energon'' design also makes a cameo in IDW's [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetfire''' (ジェットファイヤー ''Jettofaiyā''), '''Skyfire''' (''Super Link'', スカイファイヤー ''Sukaifaiyā''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Galaxy Force'', ドレッドロック ''Doreddorokku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Géptűz''' (''Armada'', "Planefire"), '''Lángcsóva''' (''Energon'', "Flameburst"), '''Röptűz''' (''Cybertron'', "Flyfire")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiān Huǒ''' (China, 天火, "Sky Fire")
*''Korean:'' '''Jetfire''' (제트화이어 ''Jeteuhwaieo''), '''Dreadrock''' (''Cybertron'', 드레드록 ''Deuredeurok'')
*''Polish:'' '''Myśliwiec''' ("Fighter Plane")
*''Romanian:'' '''Flamă'''

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/Jetfire/jetfire.htm Jetfire at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
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Omega Supreme (Energon)

2019-07-20T04:09:33Z

PZAD457: /* Energon cartoon */

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:''Omega Supreme is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:EnergonOmegaSupreme DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You call that a streak-free shine?! I don't want to see your face until I can... uh... nevermind.]]

'''Omega Supreme''' is one of the [[Guardians of Cybertron]] who serves under the command of [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] and is a powerful Autobot protector. He believes that unyielding resolve has no conqueror and will not hesitate to engage even the strongest foe. He is composed of '''Omega Train''', '''Omega Battleship''', and a [[#Related characters|small robot]] named '''Omega''' that transforms into a larger head for their combined robot mode. His two vehicular components also have the ability to transform into the mighty '''Omega Crusher''' and '''Omega Force Gun''' weapon platforms respectively.

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kenta Miyake]] (Japanese)|[[Daniel Bergfalk]] (Swedish), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish)}}

{{noteslonly}}

Omega Supreme was an ancient Autobot warrior who single-handedly battled and defeated [[Unicron]] in times long ago. He then becomes guardian of a large supply of [[energon]], and spent millions of years in stasis below the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} As the threat of Unicron began to surface once again, Dr. [[Brian Jones]] located Omega Supreme's resting place deep within Cybertron ''thanks to the guidance of [[Primus]]''. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

[[File:Energon-Omega-1st-Appearance.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

Reawakened, Omega Supreme traveled to the other side of the spatial rift to join forces with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots as they battled [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Omega made short work of several Decepticons as the Autobots fought to prevent Unicron from being reactivated. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} The Autobots attempted to gain entry to Unicron's interior, but were forced to retreat when the Planet-Eater crashed into the energon grid around [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]'s worlds, super-heating his outer surface in the process. Optimus Prime nevertheless continued trying to reach the access shaft alone, before succumbing to his injuries. He was pulled to safety, but remained determined to stop Unicron, no matter the cost. His convictions reacted with the [[Spark of Combination]] carried by Omega Supreme. Omega told Optimus that he was now ready to face the trials that lay ahead, and the two of them used their Combination Sparks to achieve a new Powerlinxed form—Optimus Supreme. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

Optimus Supreme faced his first test upon infiltrating Megatron's throne room and being confronted by [[Shockblast]]. The ambitious Decepticon had attempted to absorb Unicron's power for himself, developing tremendous size and power, but also being driven hopelessly insane. Shockblast targeted Optimus Supreme in his berserker fury, and their battle fell to [[Blizzard Planet]] below. Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime briefly separated and re-integrated, trying several tactics to neutralize Shockblast, but it was eventually Shockblast himself who brought a halt to his attack. Regaining his sentience for a brief instant, Shockblast was struck down by Unicron himself, whose incalculably large fist struck down from space, killing the warrior. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}

Optimus Supreme and the Autobots continued to war against Unicron, but the struggle was markedly one-sided. After consuming Blizzard Planet, the backlash Unicron created disabled most of the Autobot forces. Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme combined once more to battle Unicron, and received the unexpected but welcome assistance of [[Primus]], who transmitted all the energon from Cybertron's Core to them. The Optimus Supreme combination grew to enormous size, matching the Planet-Eater pound for pound. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Constructing an arena out of energon upon which they could do battle, Optimus Supreme struck out at Unicron over and over again. With the help of his fellow Autobots, and the [[energon tower]]s aligned by [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]], Optimus Supreme destroyed Unicron in final combat. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Omega Supreme and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Omega joined the Autobots on the ''[[Miranda II]]'' in returning to Cybertron. {{storylink|Ambition}} They arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly-enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere, driving Omega Supreme and his comrades to retreat. {{storylink|Wishes}} The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Omega Supreme fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. Omega used his patented maneuver of grabbing two Decepticons in electrified force fields and slamming them together. {{storylink|Galvatron!}}

When Kicker and the Omnicons opened a gap in the energon gas, Omega Supreme descended to the planet below with Optimus Prime's team. They met up with a small band of Autobot soldiers and fled underground to avoid the full effects of the gas. {{storylink|Break Through}}

At some point, in an Autobot combat training simulation, Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime tag-teamed against a variety of opponents, making it to the final round opposite [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. They got a little too caught up in their stock animation transformation sequences, though, and left the arena floor, thereby accidentally forfeiting the match. The tiny Omega consoled Optimus Prime after their loss. {{storylink|Distribution}}

After meeting up with some reinforcements, Optimus Prime assigned Omega Supreme to work with Kicker, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], and [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] in penetrating the Decepticon defenses around Central City. Their goal was to find Kicker's family and retake control of the command center and the energon towers. Omega located a transit station and decided to make good use of the rail tracks. By converting into his train mode, he provided his teammates with armored transport straight into the heart of the city. {{storylink|The Omega Train}}

[[File:Omega Force Gun.jpg‎|left|300px|thumb]]

Before they reached Central City, Kicker radioed Optimus Prime to see if he could rendez-vous with them. Prime declined and, reading between the lines of Prime's bravado, Kicker deduced that he was in trouble. At Kicker's suggestion, Omega Supreme retrieved Optimus's trailer and joined him on the field of battle, providing Optimus and Wing Saber with some much needed support. During the fight, Omega displayed his rarely used weapon platform modes. The Omega Force Gun provided Superion Maximus with some much needed firepower in combat, while Omega himself used the Omega Crusher to drive off Starscream. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}}

The Autobots continued to struggle with the Decepticons on the surface, until the efforts of Dr. Jones and the Omnicons recharged Primus at Cybertron's core. This remotely revitalized Optimus Prime's Combination Spark, and he took advantage of this to combine with Omega Supreme once more and deliver a stunning series of attacks against his foes. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}} Six Shot dispatched the Autobots indirectly with a massive explosion, caused by a build up of energon gas in the pipline under their feet. Optimus Supreme was the only Autobot still functional enough to oppose Cybertron's accelerated journey towards Alpha Q's planets. Optimus called upon Primus for help, and the Core of Cybertron somehow manipulated the energon gas into power for the Autobot leader, transforming Optimus Supreme into a planet-sized warrior once more. Prime and Omega managed to arrest Cybertron's forward momentum, bringing its flight towards the other planets to a temporary halt. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Omega Supreme and Optimus spent a brief time recuperating on Ocean Planet once more before launching back into the struggle against Galvatron. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} In their absence, Galvatron had dunked himself in the Super Energon pool, and was growing to colossal proportions. As Optimus Supreme, they attempted in vain to contend with Galvatron's new power. Eventually, Optimus Supreme pulled back so that Galvatron could leave Cybertron as he intended, cutting down on the planetary devastation. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Omega Supreme and Prime continued to Powerlinx until Optimus chose to face Galvatron alone. He used the power of Unicron to match Galvatron's proportions, pulling him down to Jungle Planet where they continued to battle. Prime used Galvatron's hatred of him to overwhelm Unicron's influence on the Decepticon leader's mind, keeping Galvatron interested in the conflict. The two warriors engaged in an ever-escalating conflict, each one tapping the power of Unicron to grow larger and more powerful.

{{Note|At one point, Optimus evolved himself into Optimus Supreme, despite the fact that Omega Supreme was still watching the battle from the sidelines.}}

Eventually, Optimus Prime used his Combination Spark to absorb all the essence of Unicron they were channeling, forcibly reducing him and Galvatron back to their original size and power. As Galvatron took off into space to find Unicron and take revenge on the entity for manipulating him, Omega Supreme pursued the Decepticons. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

Despite Omega and Kicker's efforts, Galvatron once again gained the power of Unicron by absorbing a small orb fragment of the Chaos-Bringer that had been left in space. Omega Supreme fulfilled the duty bestowed on him by Primus, delaying the once-again-gigantic Galvatron with his own impressive power. Once Optimus Prime arrived (having merged with the Combination Sparks of all his warriors), Omega joined him for the Ultimate combination as Optimus Supreme one last time. Optimus Supreme and the Unicron-possessed Galvatron grappled in the path of Primus's Super Energon sun, as Optimus prepared to sacrifice himself to hurtle Unicron into the star. Galvatron refused to allow the sacrifice, however. He regained control long enough to throw himself into the energon sun, and Unicron's last bit of influence was destroyed. Omega Supreme and the other Autobots were restored, and Alpha Q's planets received the light and energy they so desperately needed. {{storylink|The Sun}}

===''Energon'' comic===
When word of a "Project Omega" made their way to Megatron, he sent out Slugslinger, Mirage, and Snowcat to sabotage it. Due to their own incompetence, none of the three Decepticons managed to make it to their targets. At least, Snowcat managed to get a brief glimpse of the project while it was still under construction before being expelled from the Autobot base. {{storylink|Perspective}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Omega Supreme's existence began as an "artificial construct" whose construction was jumpstarted in response to Optimus's disappearance. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] reported he was putting the finishing touches to the new super-weapon, though he still had trouble handling the artificial Matrix necessary to bring the 'bot online. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} By the time Omega Supreme was ready, the Autobots had been put in an impossible situation; the super-weapon was needed on their Mars base to repel an enemy attack, but by dropping the Earth's planetary shield to allow Omega passage, they risked letting Demolishor get away with a kidnapped Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}} After Kicker was secured, Omega Supreme was finally activated and obliterated [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] with its great firepower. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Omega Supreme joined the battle against first the [[Quintesson]] war-fleet and then [[Unicron]]. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Toy pack-in comic===
[[Image:Energonminicomic-OmegaandMirage.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
When [[Eclipse-Team]], composed of [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]], infiltrated an Autobot [[energon]] refinery plant, they encountered Omega Supreme's inert body and assumed it was "some sort of Autobot sentry drone" that had been knocked offline by an e.m. pulse, courtesy of [[Shockblast]], who was directing their mission from space. Moving along, they first encountered another drone who activated the base's "security mode," alerting the resident Autobots, [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] and the now active Omega Supreme. Though the Decepticons called in [[Mirage (Energon)|Mirage]] for reinforcement, Omega Supreme first made short work of this newcomer, and then fired at Sharkticon while he fled, taking out both his target and the space-bound Shockblast with one shot! Thus the energon was saved from Decepticon hands... for now! {{storylink|Energon Volume 3}}

Later, Omega Supreme battled [[Constructicon Maximus]]. {{storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

==Related characters==
===Omega===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaCartoonRobot.jpg|right|thumb|Head On!]]
Omega Supreme's larger head turns into a smaller robot. It is unknown if the smaller robot ''is'' Omega Supreme and the large form merely boosts his size and power, or if "Omega Supreme" specifically refers to the union of all three, though the combined Omega Train and Omega Battleship have the ability to form the robot '''Omega Grand''' without him. How many Omegas can be in one set?
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===Omega Grand===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaGrandCartoonHead.JPG|right|thumb|Sideways? Is that you?]]
Omega Grand is the robot mode of the Omega Train and Omega Battleship.
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==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaSupreme toy.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|Homage: Appreciated]]
[[Image:Energon OptimusSupreme.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Whites: whiter. Brights: brighter. Accessories: Cumbersome.]]
* '''Omega Supreme''' (Supreme, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SC-22'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Omega Supreme is nominally composed of two major components, the '''Omega Train'''—a train engine with a large construction arm on its caboose—and the '''Omega Battleship'''—a multi-gunned space battleship. Both components can link together in vehicle mode to form the '''Cybertronian Armoured Super Train''', and can be reconfigured into ground based weapon emplacements. Additionally, the two parts Powerlinx combine together, along with the '''Omega''' Headmaster component to form the robot '''Omega Supreme''', or without the Headmaster to form '''Omega Grand'''.

: In this mode, Omega Supreme vaguely looks like his Generation 1 namesake. He features an extending claw gimmick on his right arm, along with electronic lights and sounds in his left arm, with both gimmicks accessible in all modes and combinations. Additionally, there are Mini-Con compatible [[5mm post]]s on both sides of both shoulder. There is an [[Energon star|Energon Chip]] connector on the ship's deck/left hand, as well as a 5mm post hole on either side.

: He can combine with ''Energon'' Optimus Prime to form '''Powerlinx Omega Supreme''' (called '''Optimus Supreme''' in the cartoon, as noted above), with Optimus sitting inside Omega Supreme's chest cavity. The Omega head component, capable of transforming into its own robot mode, can be stored in Omega Supreme's right shoulder while in the Optimus Supreme configuration. This configuration also allows the attachment of Optimus Prime's [[Prime Force]] drone limb team or the dis-articulated parts of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] as auxiliary weapons.

: The main difference between the US ''Energon'' and Japanese ''Superlink'' releases is the latter version used silver paint on his thighs and biceps, to give more uniformity to the colour scheme, and has orange paint on his face to make it stand out better underneath the head canopy.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into "[[The Powerlinx Battles]]" [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]], and was [[retool]]ed and redecoed to make the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix_EnOmegaSupreme.jpg|right|thumb|"I am tired of these jokes about my giant hand. The first such incidence occurred in 1956 when..."]]
* '''Omega Supreme''' (Battle Masters multipack, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF24
|faction=N/A
|class=Battle Master
|special=Recruit - 6/26 (23%) success ratio
|cost=80
|speed=10
|attacktype=Tosser (the good kind)
}}
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:Omega Supreme comes in a pack with the first series [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] figure. His right arm features a powerful scooping melee attack based on his main toy's claw gimmick, which hurls pieces impressive distances (try flinging an opposing piece into a crowd of 'em).

:At 80 points, Omega Supreme is one of the most expensive figures in all ''Attacktix''. His ''Recruit'' special power lets you put any Autobot piece into play from your back-ups. Like all Battle Masters figures, Omega Supreme is not tournament legal.

:This piece is best taken out with a striker attack, particularly by the likes of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] or [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]. However a point-blank shot to his chest (putting the missile right against him) by even a [[Light Unit|Decepticlone]] should topple Omega Supreme every time. Yes, he can be defeated by the Crumplezone figure that's packed with him, though it's difficult to do (aim near the right knee).

:At long range, Omega Supreme is meant to be knocked down by hitting both the targets on his knees, unlocking the joints so he falls over backwards thanks to the weight of his upper body. Unfortunately, he is so well balanced that he simply flops back into a prone position that is even more difficult to shoot down from a distance.

:Omega lacks any kind of ''allegiance'' marker, preventing you from calling him into play from your graveyard or back-ups. The player has to start with this guy, and once he's down, he's down for the game.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Attacktix'' [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* According to [[Aaron Archer]] at the [[BotCon 2005]] [[Hasbro]] panel, ''Energon'' Omega Supreme was originally going to be part rocket like the Generation 1 toy, but it was decided that a battleship was "cooler".

* In Omega Supreme's [[stock footage|stock]] Powerlinx sequence with Optimus Prime, the little robot, Omega, briefly transforms into robot mode before disappearing in a swirl of light. This reveals the head of Omega Grand momentarily. He then combines and Omega swoops in from off screen in the form of a ball of light and stores himself in Optimus Supreme's right shoulder.

* Also according to Archer, the main toy's body has that little pop-up head because he never liked how if you lost the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster figure]] for the old [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toys]], then your robot had no head at all. At least this way, the big robot has ''something''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Omega Supreme''' (オメガスプリーム ''Omega Supurīmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Végső Omega''' ("Omega the Last")

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Omega Supreme (Energon)

2019-07-20T04:07:19Z

PZAD457: /* Energon cartoon */

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:''Omega Supreme is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:EnergonOmegaSupreme DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You call that a streak-free shine?! I don't want to see your face until I can... uh... nevermind.]]

'''Omega Supreme''' is one of the [[Guardians of Cybertron]] who serves under the command of [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] and is a powerful Autobot protector. He believes that unyielding resolve has no conqueror and will not hesitate to engage even the strongest foe. He is composed of '''Omega Train''', '''Omega Battleship''', and a [[#Related characters|small robot]] named '''Omega''' that transforms into a larger head for their combined robot mode. His two vehicular components also have the ability to transform into the mighty '''Omega Crusher''' and '''Omega Force Gun''' weapon platforms respectively.

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kenta Miyake]] (Japanese)|[[Daniel Bergfalk]] (Swedish), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish)}}

{{noteslonly}}

Omega Supreme was an ancient Autobot warrior who single-handedly battled and defeated [[Unicron]] in times long ago. He then becomes guardian of a large supply of [[energon]], and spent millions of years in stasis below the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} As the threat of Unicron began to surface once again, Dr. [[Brian Jones]] located Omega Supreme's resting place deep within Cybertron ''thanks to the guidance of [[Primus]]''. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

[[File:Energon-Omega-1st-Appearance.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

Reawakened, Omega Supreme traveled to the other side of the spatial rift to join forces with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots as they battled [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Omega made short work of several Decepticons as the Autobots fought to prevent Unicron from being reactivated. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} The Autobots attempted to gain entry to Unicron's interior, but were forced to retreat when the Planet-Eater crashed into the energon grid around [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]'s worlds, super-heating his outer surface in the process. Optimus Prime nevertheless continued trying to reach the access shaft alone, before succumbing to his injuries. He was pulled to safety, but remained determined to stop Unicron, no matter the cost. His convictions reacted with the [[Spark of Combination]] carried by Omega Supreme. Omega told Optimus that he was now ready to face the trials that lay ahead, and the two of them used their Combination Sparks to achieve a new Powerlinxed form—Optimus Supreme. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

Optimus Supreme faced his first test upon infiltrating Megatron's throne room and being confronted by [[Shockblast]]. The ambitious Decepticon had attempted to absorb Unicron's power for himself, developing tremendous size and power, but also being driven hopelessly insane. Shockblast targeted Optimus Supreme in his berserker fury, and their battle fell to [[Blizzard Planet]] below. Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime briefly separated and re-integrated, trying several tactics to neutralize Shockblast, but it was eventually Shockblast himself who brought a halt to his attack. Regaining his sentience for a brief instant, Shockblast was struck down by Unicron himself, whose incalculably large fist struck down from space, killing the warrior. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}

Optimus Supreme and the Autobots continued to war against Unicron, but the struggle was markedly one-sided. After consuming Blizzard Planet, the backlash Unicron created disabled most of the Autobot forces. Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme combined once more to battle Unicron, and received the unexpected but welcome assistance of [[Primus]], who transmitted all the energon from Cybertron's Core to them. The Optimus Supreme combination grew to enormous size, matching the Planet-Eater pound for pound. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Constructing an arena out of energon upon which they could do battle, Optimus Supreme struck out at Unicron over and over again. With the help of his fellow Autobots, and the [[energon tower]]s aligned by [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]], Optimus Supreme destroyed Unicron in final combat. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Omega Supreme and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Omega joined the Autobots on the ''[[Miranda II]]'' in returning to Cybertron. {{storylink|Ambition}} They arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly-enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere, driving Omega Supreme and his comrades to retreat. {{storylink|Wishes}} The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Omega Supreme fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. Omega used his patented maneuver of grabbing two Decepticons in electrified force fields and slamming them together. {{storylink|Galvatron!}}

When Kicker and the Omnicons opened a gap in the energon gas, Omega Supreme descended to the planet below with Optimus Prime's team. They met up with a small band of Autobot soldiers and fled underground to avoid the full effects of the gas. {{storylink|Break Through}}

At some point, in an Autobot combat training simulation, Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime tag-teamed against a variety of opponents, making it to the final round opposite [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. They got a little too caught up in their stock animation transformation sequences, though, and left the arena floor, thereby accidentally forfeiting the match. The tiny Omega consoled Optimus Prime after their loss. {{storylink|Distribution}}

After meeting up with some reinforcements, Optimus Prime assigned Omega Supreme to work with Kicker, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], and [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] in penetrating the Decepticon defenses around Central City. Their goal was to find Kicker's family and retake control of the command center and the energon towers. Omega located a transit station and decided to make good use of the rail tracks. By converting into his train mode, he provided his teammates with armored transport straight into the heart of the city. {{storylink|The Omega Train}}

[[File:Omega Force Gun.jpg‎|upright=1.3|thumb|left]]

Before they reached Central City, Kicker radioed Optimus Prime to see if he could rendez-vous with them. Prime declined and, reading between the lines of Prime's bravado, Kicker deduced that he was in trouble. At Kicker's suggestion, Omega Supreme retrieved Optimus's trailer and joined him on the field of battle, providing Optimus and Wing Saber with some much needed support. During the fight, Omega displayed his rarely used weapon platform modes. The Omega Force Gun provided Superion Maximus with some much needed firepower in combat, while Omega himself used the Omega Crusher to drive off Starscream. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}}

The Autobots continued to struggle with the Decepticons on the surface, until the efforts of Dr. Jones and the Omnicons recharged Primus at Cybertron's core. This remotely revitalized Optimus Prime's Combination Spark, and he took advantage of this to combine with Omega Supreme once more and deliver a stunning series of attacks against his foes. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}} Six Shot dispatched the Autobots indirectly with a massive explosion, caused by a build up of energon gas in the pipline under their feet. Optimus Supreme was the only Autobot still functional enough to oppose Cybertron's accelerated journey towards Alpha Q's planets. Optimus called upon Primus for help, and the Core of Cybertron somehow manipulated the energon gas into power for the Autobot leader, transforming Optimus Supreme into a planet-sized warrior once more. Prime and Omega managed to arrest Cybertron's forward momentum, bringing its flight towards the other planets to a temporary halt. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Omega Supreme and Optimus spent a brief time recuperating on Ocean Planet once more before launching back into the struggle against Galvatron. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} In their absence, Galvatron had dunked himself in the Super Energon pool, and was growing to colossal proportions. As Optimus Supreme, they attempted in vain to contend with Galvatron's new power. Eventually, Optimus Supreme pulled back so that Galvatron could leave Cybertron as he intended, cutting down on the planetary devastation. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Omega Supreme and Prime continued to Powerlinx until Optimus chose to face Galvatron alone. He used the power of Unicron to match Galvatron's proportions, pulling him down to Jungle Planet where they continued to battle. Prime used Galvatron's hatred of him to overwhelm Unicron's influence on the Decepticon leader's mind, keeping Galvatron interested in the conflict. The two warriors engaged in an ever-escalating conflict, each one tapping the power of Unicron to grow larger and more powerful.

{{Note|At one point, Optimus evolved himself into Optimus Supreme, despite the fact that Omega Supreme was still watching the battle from the sidelines.}}

Eventually, Optimus Prime used his Combination Spark to absorb all the essence of Unicron they were channeling, forcibly reducing him and Galvatron back to their original size and power. As Galvatron took off into space to find Unicron and take revenge on the entity for manipulating him, Omega Supreme pursued the Decepticons. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

Despite Omega and Kicker's efforts, Galvatron once again gained the power of Unicron by absorbing a small orb fragment of the Chaos-Bringer that had been left in space. Omega Supreme fulfilled the duty bestowed on him by Primus, delaying the once-again-gigantic Galvatron with his own impressive power. Once Optimus Prime arrived (having merged with the Combination Sparks of all his warriors), Omega joined him for the Ultimate combination as Optimus Supreme one last time. Optimus Supreme and the Unicron-possessed Galvatron grappled in the path of Primus's Super Energon sun, as Optimus prepared to sacrifice himself to hurtle Unicron into the star. Galvatron refused to allow the sacrifice, however. He regained control long enough to throw himself into the energon sun, and Unicron's last bit of influence was destroyed. Omega Supreme and the other Autobots were restored, and Alpha Q's planets received the light and energy they so desperately needed. {{storylink|The Sun}}

===''Energon'' comic===
When word of a "Project Omega" made their way to Megatron, he sent out Slugslinger, Mirage, and Snowcat to sabotage it. Due to their own incompetence, none of the three Decepticons managed to make it to their targets. At least, Snowcat managed to get a brief glimpse of the project while it was still under construction before being expelled from the Autobot base. {{storylink|Perspective}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Omega Supreme's existence began as an "artificial construct" whose construction was jumpstarted in response to Optimus's disappearance. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] reported he was putting the finishing touches to the new super-weapon, though he still had trouble handling the artificial Matrix necessary to bring the 'bot online. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} By the time Omega Supreme was ready, the Autobots had been put in an impossible situation; the super-weapon was needed on their Mars base to repel an enemy attack, but by dropping the Earth's planetary shield to allow Omega passage, they risked letting Demolishor get away with a kidnapped Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}} After Kicker was secured, Omega Supreme was finally activated and obliterated [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] with its great firepower. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Omega Supreme joined the battle against first the [[Quintesson]] war-fleet and then [[Unicron]]. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Toy pack-in comic===
[[Image:Energonminicomic-OmegaandMirage.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
When [[Eclipse-Team]], composed of [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]], infiltrated an Autobot [[energon]] refinery plant, they encountered Omega Supreme's inert body and assumed it was "some sort of Autobot sentry drone" that had been knocked offline by an e.m. pulse, courtesy of [[Shockblast]], who was directing their mission from space. Moving along, they first encountered another drone who activated the base's "security mode," alerting the resident Autobots, [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] and the now active Omega Supreme. Though the Decepticons called in [[Mirage (Energon)|Mirage]] for reinforcement, Omega Supreme first made short work of this newcomer, and then fired at Sharkticon while he fled, taking out both his target and the space-bound Shockblast with one shot! Thus the energon was saved from Decepticon hands... for now! {{storylink|Energon Volume 3}}

Later, Omega Supreme battled [[Constructicon Maximus]]. {{storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

==Related characters==
===Omega===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaCartoonRobot.jpg|right|thumb|Head On!]]
Omega Supreme's larger head turns into a smaller robot. It is unknown if the smaller robot ''is'' Omega Supreme and the large form merely boosts his size and power, or if "Omega Supreme" specifically refers to the union of all three, though the combined Omega Train and Omega Battleship have the ability to form the robot '''Omega Grand''' without him. How many Omegas can be in one set?
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===Omega Grand===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaGrandCartoonHead.JPG|right|thumb|Sideways? Is that you?]]
Omega Grand is the robot mode of the Omega Train and Omega Battleship.
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==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaSupreme toy.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|Homage: Appreciated]]
[[Image:Energon OptimusSupreme.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Whites: whiter. Brights: brighter. Accessories: Cumbersome.]]
* '''Omega Supreme''' (Supreme, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SC-22'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Omega Supreme is nominally composed of two major components, the '''Omega Train'''—a train engine with a large construction arm on its caboose—and the '''Omega Battleship'''—a multi-gunned space battleship. Both components can link together in vehicle mode to form the '''Cybertronian Armoured Super Train''', and can be reconfigured into ground based weapon emplacements. Additionally, the two parts Powerlinx combine together, along with the '''Omega''' Headmaster component to form the robot '''Omega Supreme''', or without the Headmaster to form '''Omega Grand'''.

: In this mode, Omega Supreme vaguely looks like his Generation 1 namesake. He features an extending claw gimmick on his right arm, along with electronic lights and sounds in his left arm, with both gimmicks accessible in all modes and combinations. Additionally, there are Mini-Con compatible [[5mm post]]s on both sides of both shoulder. There is an [[Energon star|Energon Chip]] connector on the ship's deck/left hand, as well as a 5mm post hole on either side.

: He can combine with ''Energon'' Optimus Prime to form '''Powerlinx Omega Supreme''' (called '''Optimus Supreme''' in the cartoon, as noted above), with Optimus sitting inside Omega Supreme's chest cavity. The Omega head component, capable of transforming into its own robot mode, can be stored in Omega Supreme's right shoulder while in the Optimus Supreme configuration. This configuration also allows the attachment of Optimus Prime's [[Prime Force]] drone limb team or the dis-articulated parts of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] as auxiliary weapons.

: The main difference between the US ''Energon'' and Japanese ''Superlink'' releases is the latter version used silver paint on his thighs and biceps, to give more uniformity to the colour scheme, and has orange paint on his face to make it stand out better underneath the head canopy.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into "[[The Powerlinx Battles]]" [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]], and was [[retool]]ed and redecoed to make the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix_EnOmegaSupreme.jpg|right|thumb|"I am tired of these jokes about my giant hand. The first such incidence occurred in 1956 when..."]]
* '''Omega Supreme''' (Battle Masters multipack, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF24
|faction=N/A
|class=Battle Master
|special=Recruit - 6/26 (23%) success ratio
|cost=80
|speed=10
|attacktype=Tosser (the good kind)
}}
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:Omega Supreme comes in a pack with the first series [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] figure. His right arm features a powerful scooping melee attack based on his main toy's claw gimmick, which hurls pieces impressive distances (try flinging an opposing piece into a crowd of 'em).

:At 80 points, Omega Supreme is one of the most expensive figures in all ''Attacktix''. His ''Recruit'' special power lets you put any Autobot piece into play from your back-ups. Like all Battle Masters figures, Omega Supreme is not tournament legal.

:This piece is best taken out with a striker attack, particularly by the likes of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] or [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]. However a point-blank shot to his chest (putting the missile right against him) by even a [[Light Unit|Decepticlone]] should topple Omega Supreme every time. Yes, he can be defeated by the Crumplezone figure that's packed with him, though it's difficult to do (aim near the right knee).

:At long range, Omega Supreme is meant to be knocked down by hitting both the targets on his knees, unlocking the joints so he falls over backwards thanks to the weight of his upper body. Unfortunately, he is so well balanced that he simply flops back into a prone position that is even more difficult to shoot down from a distance.

:Omega lacks any kind of ''allegiance'' marker, preventing you from calling him into play from your graveyard or back-ups. The player has to start with this guy, and once he's down, he's down for the game.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Attacktix'' [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* According to [[Aaron Archer]] at the [[BotCon 2005]] [[Hasbro]] panel, ''Energon'' Omega Supreme was originally going to be part rocket like the Generation 1 toy, but it was decided that a battleship was "cooler".

* In Omega Supreme's [[stock footage|stock]] Powerlinx sequence with Optimus Prime, the little robot, Omega, briefly transforms into robot mode before disappearing in a swirl of light. This reveals the head of Omega Grand momentarily. He then combines and Omega swoops in from off screen in the form of a ball of light and stores himself in Optimus Supreme's right shoulder.

* Also according to Archer, the main toy's body has that little pop-up head because he never liked how if you lost the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster figure]] for the old [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toys]], then your robot had no head at all. At least this way, the big robot has ''something''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Omega Supreme''' (オメガスプリーム ''Omega Supurīmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Végső Omega''' ("Omega the Last")

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Omega Supreme (Energon)

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:''Omega Supreme is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:EnergonOmegaSupreme DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You call that a streak-free shine?! I don't want to see your face until I can... uh... nevermind.]]

'''Omega Supreme''' is one of the [[Guardians of Cybertron]] who serves under the command of [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]] and is a powerful Autobot protector. He believes that unyielding resolve has no conqueror and will not hesitate to engage even the strongest foe. He is composed of '''Omega Train''', '''Omega Battleship''', and a [[#Related characters|small robot]] named '''Omega''' that transforms into a larger head for their combined robot mode. His two vehicular components also have the ability to transform into the mighty '''Omega Crusher''' and '''Omega Force Gun''' weapon platforms respectively.

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kenta Miyake]] (Japanese)|[[Daniel Bergfalk]] (Swedish), [[Jari Salo]] (Finnish)}}

{{noteslonly}}

Omega Supreme was an ancient Autobot warrior who single-handedly battled and defeated [[Unicron]] in times long ago. He then becomes guardian of a large supply of [[energon]], and spent millions of years in stasis below the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} As the threat of Unicron began to surface once again, Dr. [[Brian Jones]] located Omega Supreme's resting place deep within Cybertron ''thanks to the guidance of [[Primus]]''. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

[[File:Energon-Omega-1st-Appearance.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

Reawakened, Omega Supreme traveled to the other side of the spatial rift to join forces with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots as they battled [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Omega made short work of several Decepticons as the Autobots fought to prevent Unicron from being reactivated. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} The Autobots attempted to gain entry to Unicron's interior, but were forced to retreat when the Planet-Eater crashed into the energon grid around [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]'s worlds, super-heating his outer surface in the process. Optimus Prime nevertheless continued trying to reach the access shaft alone, before succumbing to his injuries. He was pulled to safety, but remained determined to stop Unicron, no matter the cost. His convictions reacted with the [[Spark of Combination]] carried by Omega Supreme. Omega told Optimus that he was now ready to face the trials that lay ahead, and the two of them used their Combination Sparks to achieve a new Powerlinxed form—Optimus Supreme. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

Optimus Supreme faced his first test upon infiltrating Megatron's throne room and being confronted by [[Shockblast]]. The ambitious Decepticon had attempted to absorb Unicron's power for himself, developing tremendous size and power, but also being driven hopelessly insane. Shockblast targeted Optimus Supreme in his berserker fury, and their battle fell to [[Blizzard Planet]] below. Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime briefly separated and re-integrated, trying several tactics to neutralize Shockblast, but it was eventually Shockblast himself who brought a halt to his attack. Regaining his sentience for a brief instant, Shockblast was struck down by Unicron himself, whose incalculably large fist struck down from space, killing the warrior. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}}

Optimus Supreme and the Autobots continued to war against Unicron, but the struggle was markedly one-sided. After consuming Blizzard Planet, the backlash Unicron created disabled most of the Autobot forces. Optimus Prime and Omega Supreme combined once more to battle Unicron, and received the unexpected but welcome assistance of [[Primus]], who transmitted all the energon from Cybertron's Core to them. The Optimus Supreme combination grew to enormous size, matching the Planet-Eater pound for pound. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Constructing an arena out of energon upon which they could do battle, Optimus Supreme struck out at Unicron over and over again. With the help of his fellow Autobots, and the [[energon tower]]s aligned by [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]], Optimus Supreme destroyed Unicron in final combat. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

Optimus suffered serious injuries after overtaxing his capabilities in battle, and so Omega Supreme and the others watched over him in stasis on [[Ocean Planet]]. When Megatron resurfaced on Cybertron, however, Omega joined the Autobots on the ''[[Miranda II]]'' in returning to Cybertron. {{storylink|Ambition}} They arrived on Cybertron and battled the newly-enhanced Galvatron until clouds of Autobot-killing energon gas were released into the atmosphere, driving Omega Supreme and his comrades to retreat. {{storylink|Wishes}} The ''Miranda II'' moved to the upper atmosphere, where the Autobots prepared to drop Kicker and the [[Omnicon]]s (who were immune to the energon gas flooding the planet) down to the world below. Galvatron and the Decepticons attacked, and Omega Supreme fought to delay them long enough for [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] to get the ''Miranda II'' into position for the drop. Omega used his patented maneuver of grabbing two Decepticons in electrified force fields and slamming them together. {{storylink|Galvatron!}}

When Kicker and the Omnicons opened a gap in the energon gas, Omega Supreme descended to the planet below with Optimus Prime's team. They met up with a small band of Autobot soldiers and fled underground to avoid the full effects of the gas. {{storylink|Break Through}}

At some point, in an Autobot combat training simulation, Omega Supreme and Optimus Prime tag-teamed against a variety of opponents, making it to the final round opposite [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. They got a little too caught up in their stock animation transformation sequences, though, and left the arena floor, thereby accidentally forfeiting the match. The tiny Omega consoled Optimus Prime after their loss. {{storylink|Distribution}}

After meeting up with some reinforcements, Optimus Prime assigned Omega Supreme to work with Kicker, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], and [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] in penetrating the Decepticon defenses around Central City. Their goal was to find Kicker's family and retake control of the command center and the energon towers. Omega located a transit station and decided to make good use of the rail tracks. By converting into his train mode, he provided his teammates with armored transport straight into the heart of the city. {{storylink|The Omega Train}}

Before they reached Central City, Kicker radioed Optimus Prime to see if he could rendez-vous with them. Prime declined and, reading between the lines of Prime's bravado, Kicker deduced that he was in trouble. At Kicker's suggestion, Omega Supreme retrieved Optimus's trailer and joined him on the field of battle, providing Optimus and Wing Saber with some much needed support. During the fight, Omega displayed his rarely used weapon platform modes. The Omega Force Gun provided Superion Maximus with some much needed firepower in combat, while Omega himself used the Omega Crusher to drive off Starscream. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}}

[[File:Omega Force Gun.jpg‎|upright=1.3|thumb|left]]

The Autobots continued to struggle with the Decepticons on the surface, until the efforts of Dr. Jones and the Omnicons recharged Primus at Cybertron's core. This remotely revitalized Optimus Prime's Combination Spark, and he took advantage of this to combine with Omega Supreme once more and deliver a stunning series of attacks against his foes. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}} Six Shot dispatched the Autobots indirectly with a massive explosion, caused by a build up of energon gas in the pipline under their feet. Optimus Supreme was the only Autobot still functional enough to oppose Cybertron's accelerated journey towards Alpha Q's planets. Optimus called upon Primus for help, and the Core of Cybertron somehow manipulated the energon gas into power for the Autobot leader, transforming Optimus Supreme into a planet-sized warrior once more. Prime and Omega managed to arrest Cybertron's forward momentum, bringing its flight towards the other planets to a temporary halt. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Omega Supreme and Optimus spent a brief time recuperating on Ocean Planet once more before launching back into the struggle against Galvatron. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} In their absence, Galvatron had dunked himself in the Super Energon pool, and was growing to colossal proportions. As Optimus Supreme, they attempted in vain to contend with Galvatron's new power. Eventually, Optimus Supreme pulled back so that Galvatron could leave Cybertron as he intended, cutting down on the planetary devastation. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

Omega Supreme and Prime continued to Powerlinx until Optimus chose to face Galvatron alone. He used the power of Unicron to match Galvatron's proportions, pulling him down to Jungle Planet where they continued to battle. Prime used Galvatron's hatred of him to overwhelm Unicron's influence on the Decepticon leader's mind, keeping Galvatron interested in the conflict. The two warriors engaged in an ever-escalating conflict, each one tapping the power of Unicron to grow larger and more powerful.

{{Note|At one point, Optimus evolved himself into Optimus Supreme, despite the fact that Omega Supreme was still watching the battle from the sidelines.}}

Eventually, Optimus Prime used his Combination Spark to absorb all the essence of Unicron they were channeling, forcibly reducing him and Galvatron back to their original size and power. As Galvatron took off into space to find Unicron and take revenge on the entity for manipulating him, Omega Supreme pursued the Decepticons. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

Despite Omega and Kicker's efforts, Galvatron once again gained the power of Unicron by absorbing a small orb fragment of the Chaos-Bringer that had been left in space. Omega Supreme fulfilled the duty bestowed on him by Primus, delaying the once-again-gigantic Galvatron with his own impressive power. Once Optimus Prime arrived (having merged with the Combination Sparks of all his warriors), Omega joined him for the Ultimate combination as Optimus Supreme one last time. Optimus Supreme and the Unicron-possessed Galvatron grappled in the path of Primus's Super Energon sun, as Optimus prepared to sacrifice himself to hurtle Unicron into the star. Galvatron refused to allow the sacrifice, however. He regained control long enough to throw himself into the energon sun, and Unicron's last bit of influence was destroyed. Omega Supreme and the other Autobots were restored, and Alpha Q's planets received the light and energy they so desperately needed. {{storylink|The Sun}}

===''Energon'' comic===
When word of a "Project Omega" made their way to Megatron, he sent out Slugslinger, Mirage, and Snowcat to sabotage it. Due to their own incompetence, none of the three Decepticons managed to make it to their targets. At least, Snowcat managed to get a brief glimpse of the project while it was still under construction before being expelled from the Autobot base. {{storylink|Perspective}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Omega Supreme's existence began as an "artificial construct" whose construction was jumpstarted in response to Optimus's disappearance. {{storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] reported he was putting the finishing touches to the new super-weapon, though he still had trouble handling the artificial Matrix necessary to bring the 'bot online. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} By the time Omega Supreme was ready, the Autobots had been put in an impossible situation; the super-weapon was needed on their Mars base to repel an enemy attack, but by dropping the Earth's planetary shield to allow Omega passage, they risked letting Demolishor get away with a kidnapped Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 3}} After Kicker was secured, Omega Supreme was finally activated and obliterated [[Unicron's Four Horsemen]] with its great firepower. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Omega Supreme joined the battle against first the [[Quintesson]] war-fleet and then [[Unicron]]. {{Storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

===Toy pack-in comic===
[[Image:Energonminicomic-OmegaandMirage.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
When [[Eclipse-Team]], composed of [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]], infiltrated an Autobot [[energon]] refinery plant, they encountered Omega Supreme's inert body and assumed it was "some sort of Autobot sentry drone" that had been knocked offline by an e.m. pulse, courtesy of [[Shockblast]], who was directing their mission from space. Moving along, they first encountered another drone who activated the base's "security mode," alerting the resident Autobots, [[Bulkhead (Energon)|Bulkhead]], [[Tow-Line (Energon)|Tow-Line]] and the now active Omega Supreme. Though the Decepticons called in [[Mirage (Energon)|Mirage]] for reinforcement, Omega Supreme first made short work of this newcomer, and then fired at Sharkticon while he fled, taking out both his target and the space-bound Shockblast with one shot! Thus the energon was saved from Decepticon hands... for now! {{storylink|Energon Volume 3}}

Later, Omega Supreme battled [[Constructicon Maximus]]. {{storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

==Related characters==
===Omega===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaCartoonRobot.jpg|right|thumb|Head On!]]
Omega Supreme's larger head turns into a smaller robot. It is unknown if the smaller robot ''is'' Omega Supreme and the large form merely boosts his size and power, or if "Omega Supreme" specifically refers to the union of all three, though the combined Omega Train and Omega Battleship have the ability to form the robot '''Omega Grand''' without him. How many Omegas can be in one set?
{{-}}

===Omega Grand===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaGrandCartoonHead.JPG|right|thumb|Sideways? Is that you?]]
Omega Grand is the robot mode of the Omega Train and Omega Battleship.
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:EnergonOmegaSupreme toy.jpeg|right|300px|thumb|Homage: Appreciated]]
[[Image:Energon OptimusSupreme.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Whites: whiter. Brights: brighter. Accessories: Cumbersome.]]
* '''Omega Supreme''' (Supreme, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SC-22'''
** ''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Omega Supreme is nominally composed of two major components, the '''Omega Train'''—a train engine with a large construction arm on its caboose—and the '''Omega Battleship'''—a multi-gunned space battleship. Both components can link together in vehicle mode to form the '''Cybertronian Armoured Super Train''', and can be reconfigured into ground based weapon emplacements. Additionally, the two parts Powerlinx combine together, along with the '''Omega''' Headmaster component to form the robot '''Omega Supreme''', or without the Headmaster to form '''Omega Grand'''.

: In this mode, Omega Supreme vaguely looks like his Generation 1 namesake. He features an extending claw gimmick on his right arm, along with electronic lights and sounds in his left arm, with both gimmicks accessible in all modes and combinations. Additionally, there are Mini-Con compatible [[5mm post]]s on both sides of both shoulder. There is an [[Energon star|Energon Chip]] connector on the ship's deck/left hand, as well as a 5mm post hole on either side.

: He can combine with ''Energon'' Optimus Prime to form '''Powerlinx Omega Supreme''' (called '''Optimus Supreme''' in the cartoon, as noted above), with Optimus sitting inside Omega Supreme's chest cavity. The Omega head component, capable of transforming into its own robot mode, can be stored in Omega Supreme's right shoulder while in the Optimus Supreme configuration. This configuration also allows the attachment of Optimus Prime's [[Prime Force]] drone limb team or the dis-articulated parts of [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] as auxiliary weapons.

: The main difference between the US ''Energon'' and Japanese ''Superlink'' releases is the latter version used silver paint on his thighs and biceps, to give more uniformity to the colour scheme, and has orange paint on his face to make it stand out better underneath the head canopy.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into "[[The Powerlinx Battles]]" [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]], and was [[retool]]ed and redecoed to make the ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
[[Image:Attacktix_EnOmegaSupreme.jpg|right|thumb|"I am tired of these jokes about my giant hand. The first such incidence occurred in 1956 when..."]]
* '''Omega Supreme''' (Battle Masters multipack, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF24
|faction=N/A
|class=Battle Master
|special=Recruit - 6/26 (23%) success ratio
|cost=80
|speed=10
|attacktype=Tosser (the good kind)
}}
{{-}}
:Omega Supreme comes in a pack with the first series [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] figure. His right arm features a powerful scooping melee attack based on his main toy's claw gimmick, which hurls pieces impressive distances (try flinging an opposing piece into a crowd of 'em).

:At 80 points, Omega Supreme is one of the most expensive figures in all ''Attacktix''. His ''Recruit'' special power lets you put any Autobot piece into play from your back-ups. Like all Battle Masters figures, Omega Supreme is not tournament legal.

:This piece is best taken out with a striker attack, particularly by the likes of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] or [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]]. However a point-blank shot to his chest (putting the missile right against him) by even a [[Light Unit|Decepticlone]] should topple Omega Supreme every time. Yes, he can be defeated by the Crumplezone figure that's packed with him, though it's difficult to do (aim near the right knee).

:At long range, Omega Supreme is meant to be knocked down by hitting both the targets on his knees, unlocking the joints so he falls over backwards thanks to the weight of his upper body. Unfortunately, he is so well balanced that he simply flops back into a prone position that is even more difficult to shoot down from a distance.

:Omega lacks any kind of ''allegiance'' marker, preventing you from calling him into play from your graveyard or back-ups. The player has to start with this guy, and once he's down, he's down for the game.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed into ''Attacktix'' [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Omega Sentinel]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* According to [[Aaron Archer]] at the [[BotCon 2005]] [[Hasbro]] panel, ''Energon'' Omega Supreme was originally going to be part rocket like the Generation 1 toy, but it was decided that a battleship was "cooler".

* In Omega Supreme's [[stock footage|stock]] Powerlinx sequence with Optimus Prime, the little robot, Omega, briefly transforms into robot mode before disappearing in a swirl of light. This reveals the head of Omega Grand momentarily. He then combines and Omega swoops in from off screen in the form of a ball of light and stores himself in Optimus Supreme's right shoulder.

* Also according to Archer, the main toy's body has that little pop-up head because he never liked how if you lost the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster figure]] for the old [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1 toys]], then your robot had no head at all. At least this way, the big robot has ''something''.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Omega Supreme''' (オメガスプリーム ''Omega Supurīmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Végső Omega''' ("Omega the Last")

[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Transformers with multiple modes]]

File:Omega Force Gun.jpg

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{{Energoncap|[[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]'s Omega Force Gun.|Decepticon Army|5}}

Revelation (episode)

2019-07-19T13:32:02Z

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{{disambig3|Revelation}}
{{episode|
|series=Cybertron
|ep=26
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=27
|title="Revelation"
|japanese=宇宙滅亡へのカウントダウン
|romaji=Uchū Metsubō he no Countdown
|translation=Countdown to Universal Destruction
|image=Cyb ep26 death machine gun.jpg
|caption=Oh. They ''weren't'' lucky.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Atsushi Nakayama]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 9]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[October 24]], 2005 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''As if searching for Starscream and decoding a mysterious message from Cybertron wasn't trouble enough for the Autobots, Megatron and the Decepticons are free and back on Earth!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep26 you shall not pass.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|I think the giant alien robots can handle ''one'' shady government agent just fine, Bud.]]

Out in space, riding atop an asteroid, [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] leads [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] to the sphere holding [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and the other [[Decepticon]]s prisoner. Scourge's flame breath and axe fail to even make a dent in the globe, but Megatron knows that it is only a matter of time until he is free.

On [[Earth]], the [[Autobot]]s are confronted by [[Mike Franklin|Colonel Franklin]], who tells them his story. As a child, he fell into the [[Green River Rapids]], and was rescued by a shadowy figure that changed shape into a helicopter. Nobody ever believed his story, but he knew what he had seen was real, and dedicated himself to finding other such stories. As he grew older, he joined the military to further his search for the truth, and now, it's standing right in front of him. It even turns out that his rescuer was [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]! Now that everyone at last realizes that Colonel Franklin is on the side of the angels, he offers up all his military resources to help the Autobots find [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and the stolen [[Omega Lock]] and [[Cyber Planet Key]]s.

[[File:Cyb ep26 starscream with key.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"And now to spend episode after episode standing around this thing glowing!"]]

In the seas of the South Pacific, one of the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s awakened by Starscream, the wily [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]], is out looking for some fun, and scans a human speedboat for an [[alternate mode]]. As she is enjoying the sun and surf, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] appears in the sky overhead. They fight briefly, before Thunderblast suddenly vanishes into thin air. Jetfire transmits the info to the Autobot base, where [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] deduces that Thunderblast has disappeared into a [[Camouflage Shield]] that is hiding something in the middle of the ocean. That something, as we soon learn, is a volcanic island that Starscream is using as a staging base, to which Thunderblast returns, arriving just in time to witness Starscream adding the Earth's Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock. As in the past, the addition of the key causes the lock to open a [[space bridge]], launching a beam of energy into space, and into the heart of the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]]. Across the galaxy, on [[Velocitron]], on [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] and on Earth, a space bridge portal hangs in the sky, displaying the terrifying image of the black hole to all onlookers. Concerns over the secrecy of the Autobots' mission have to be put on the back burner, however, when a strange energy burst is detected by the Autobots' computers. Despite fears that it has come from the black hole or the space bridge, it turns out that it is an encrypted signal sent back from Cybertron itself, a response to the original signal the Omega Lock sent out in the past.

In space, Scourge and Megatron combine their power, striking the sphere from within and without simultaneously. The tactic succeeds in shattering the sphere, freeing the Decepticons within, and Megatron immediately plans to head for Earth and revenge himself upon Starscream. Scourge requests that he be allowed to join Megatron, as he hungers to visit new worlds and experience new challenges. Megatron permits it, and the group leaves through a [[dimension gate]].

[[File:Cyb ep26 message.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|The Autobots were prepared for Decepticon hacks but 4chan's DDoS attack was beyond their ken.]]

Back on Earth, while [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] randomly reveals he's ''not'' from Cybertron after all, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Vector Prime]] have decrypted all they can of the signal from Cybertron, which seems to be telling the Autobots to bring the Omega Lock and Cyber Planet Keys back to the planet. Of course, they have to get them back from Starscream, first...but before they can start making plans to do so, Megatron's dimension gate appears in the sky above [[Niagara Falls]]. Acting quickly, Prime's team calls upon the help of several refugee Autobots to evacuate the humans out of the surrounding area with warnings of a tornado, after which Scattorshot surrounds it with a camouflage shield to hide what is about to transpire. The Autobots roll out for Niagara Falls and meet Megatron's forces there, but when both sides admit that there are more pressing concerns at hand, the Decepticons attempt to depart. As letting them go is not an option, Optimus Prime opens fire on their dimension gate, collapsing it, and starting off a major battle. As [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] deal with Crumplezone and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] clash with Scourge, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] is confronted by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and almost paralyzed with shock. Vector Prime comes to his aid, and Landmine reveals that he practically raised Mudflap back on Cybertron.

[[File:Cyb ep26 machine gunned.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Thanks Megs, we wanted some new toys!" "No problem, guys!"]]

Megatron and Prime go head-to-head, meanwhile, but their battle is interrupted by Red Alert, Scattorshot and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], who entreat their leader to help Leobreaker and Snarl, who have been trapped by Scourge's flame, while they hold off Megatron. Prime does so, and the three Autobot troops give a surprisingly good account of themselves against the much more powerful Decepticon leader. As his rage at being thwarted by weaker warriors boils over, Megatron taps into the power of the Omega Lock and Earth's Cyber Planet Key. The Lock fires a beam of energy around the planet, which strikes Megatron and unlocks in him a new [[Cyber Key]] Power: a powerful machine gun that he uses to mow down Hot Shot, Red Alert and Scattorshot in one deadly volley. Optimus Prime turns in time to see his warriors fall, and charges at Megatron with a howl of fury...
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (7)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (8)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (12)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (14)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (18)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (19)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (20)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (22)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (23)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (24)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (25)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (26)
*[[Vector Prime]] (30)
*[[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] (31)
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] (32)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] (33)
*[[Phreaker|Payphone Autobot]] (34)
*Trash bin Autobot (35)
*[[Joyride (Cybertron)|Motorcycle refugee]] (36)
*[[Signal Lancer]] (37)
*Sports car Autobots (38-40)

|c2=
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (1)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (2)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (4)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (5)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (6)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (27)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (28)
*Hundreds of [[Ancient Decepticon]]s

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (9)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (10)
*[[Mike Franklin|Colonel Franklin]] (11)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (15)
*[[Lucy Suzuki]] (17)
*Franklin's father (21, flashback)

|c4=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Jetfire:''' No sign of Starscream...but most speedboats on Earth don't come with missile launchers! 
''[Jetfire's shadow appears over Thunderblast]'' 
'''Thunderblast:''' Hey! Where's my sun? 
'''Jetfire:''' Ahoy there! I haven't seen you around here before! 
'''Thunderblast:''' Quit blocking my sun, you big goon! 
'''Jetfire:''' Well, excuse me! 
'''Thunderblast:''' You spend thirty years in an ice cave and see how friendly you are! 
'''Jetfire:''' You mean you're one of those escaped monsters? 
'''Thunderblast:''' HEY! Who are you calling a monster?! 
'''Jetfire:''' But that's... I didn't mean...! 
''[Thunderblast shoots Jetfire down]'' 
'''Thunderblast:''' Sayonara, Mister Buzz-Kill! 
'''Jetfire:''' No doubt about it... she really is a monster! 
:—Croikey! She's a feisty Sheila!

'''Crumplezone:''' I missed you, Ransack! *sobbing* 
'''Ransack:''' Hey, hey - ''hey!'' No hugging! 

"So you're pretty sure the black hole isn't going to turn us all into a cosmic smoothie?" 
"Oh, come on, Lori, now you're just being silly! We'd look more like root beer, anyways."
:—'''Lori''' discusses astrophysics with '''Bud''' in his own inimitable fashion.

'''Landmine:''' What ''happened'' to you? Mudflap, you're no Decepticon! 
'''Mudflap:''' Landmine, listen, I... you know you and me go way back. I don't want to hurt you, but I gotta do what I gotta do! ''Cyber Key Power!'' Walk away, Landmine. Just walk away! 
'''Landmine:''' Mudflap! Look at what you're ''doing here''! 
'''Mudflap:''' ''I said walk away!''

"Nice moves." 
"I know."
:—'''Override''' and the ever-humble '''Crosswise'''

"Gee, Megatron, who's the pathetic one now?" 
"Insolent...worms. You will ''PAAAAAY''!!!"
:—'''Hot Shot''''s taunts drive '''Megatron''' into a rage. This is not going to end well.

"A brand new weapon - a gift from the Cyber Planet Key of Earth, you should feel honored. And now - Goodbye!"
:—'''Megatron''', before using his new weapon.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*As ever, ''Cybertron'' adds the customary reference to the [[Omega Frequency]] when the Omega Lock is fired up.
*''Galaxy Force'' sees Bud make a lot of rather uncharacteristic scientific observations, as he tells Lori that a normal black hole could never expand, and that it wouldn't return anything sent into it. ''Cybertron'' just replaces it with him making jokes (mostly about brownies). In large part, this change is also necessitated by the fact that in ''Galaxy Force'', it's a lead-in to the shocking discovery that Cybertron is still intact within the black hole. Since ''Cybertron'' changed things so that the planet was never consumed in the first place, this lead-in is entirely unnecessary, and excised.
*When the battle starts, Crumplezone and Ransack transform and...just drive off. ''Galaxy Force'' gives no reason for this odd "tactic", least of all why Override should bother following a fleeing enemy, so ''Cybertron'' adds the explanation that they are attempting to exit the camouflage shield.
*In ''Cybertron'', Mudflap is much more apologetic to Landmine, and would rather not fight him if he could avoid it. In ''Galaxy Force'', he's terribly righteous. Jerk!
*Additionally, ''Cybertron'' includes bizarre dialogue from Landmine that he "practically raised " Mudflap (Transformers can be babies?), while in ''Galaxy Force'' he merely states that they used to be best friends.
*Of some significance is the different spin on the dialogue between Scourge and Megatron once Megs is free from his spherical prison. In both series, Scourge recounts a desire to visit new worlds now that he has learned of their existence, but, in ''Cybertron'', Megs goads Scourge into admitting he also wants to come to Earth to enact "revenge" on Optimus, Snarl, and Leobreaker. This makes absolutely no sense, as the Autobots left Jungle Planet on equitable terms with Scourge. ''Galaxy Force'', on the other hand, has Megs prod Scourge into admitting that he's just lonely now without a strong opponent to fight on Animatros, to which Scourge sheepishly agrees, then follows with a good belly laugh. A good sparring partner is apparently worth abandoning your homeworld for!
*Crosswise is apparently much less humble in ''Cybertron'' than his counterpart Autovolt in ''Galaxy Force.'' After he and Override (Nitro Convoy) cooperate in blasting Crumplezone (Landbullet) off the road, in response to Override's complimenting his awesomeness, he replies "It was nothing" in ''Galaxy Force,'' but "Yes, I know" in ''Cybertron.''

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*When the Autobots confront Megatron, a dubbing error sees Optimus Prime deliver a prolonged speech while Vector Prime's mouth is moving, carrying on directly into when his own mouth starts moving. Presumably, the first part of Optimus' speech was intended for Vector Prime, with Optimus carrying on afterwards as in the final dub.

===Continuity errors===
*''Cybertron'' has Thunderblast intimate that Crosswise only sealed her away thirty years ago. This doesn't jibe with Lucy Suzuki's remark upon first finding Crosswise in the ice that he had been frozen for a thousand years. Maybe she's trying to lie about her age?
*The sphere containing Megatron and the Decepticons has changed from an opaque metallic globe to a translucent purple shimmering one. This may have been an intentional choice to better show Megatron's interactions with Scourge.
*Vector Prime claims that a signal was sent into space "each time" a Cyber Planet Key was placed into the Omega Lock, when it only happened with the Velocitron Key. The error is not present in ''Galaxy Force'', where Vector Prime only mentions the Velocitron Key incident.
*Megatron mentions that "Starscream is just buying time for one of his insane schemes" yet this doesn't make sense considering the continuity. Maybe he is [[Starscream (Animated)|thinking]] of [[Starscream (WFC)|another]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]...

===Transformers references===
*When faced with Leobreaker and Snarl, Scourge transforms to [[beast mode]] himself, with the promise of giving them a "[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast War]]".
*A black tanker truck resembling the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] can be seen in the traffic jam created by the Autobot refugees after Scattorshot tries to stop Megatron's warp gate.

===Real-world references===
*In response to the sight of Scourge unleashing his fire breath, Crumplezone gasps "Woah, flame on!", quoting the catchphrase of superhero Johnny Storm (aka the [[Human Torch]]), a member of the [[Fantastic Four]].

===Trivia===
*"Revelation" was the last episode of the series to premiere on [[Kids' WB]], and the final new episode to air in 2005. When the series returned in 2006, it was back on [[Cartoon Network]]. This was... upsetting to ''Cybertron'' fans without cable, many of whom had to wait years to see the rest of the series.
*Scourge is voiced by [[Colin Murdoch]], instead of [[Trevor Devall]] in this episode. This is fairly noticeable, as Murdoch's Scourge voice is significantly deeper than Devall's.
*As in "[[Retreat]]", actress [[Chiara Zanni]] stands in for [[Sarah Edmondson]] as Lori for this episode. She will do so once more, in "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]".
*When the Decepticons arrive on Earth, Crumplezone gets the planet's name wrong, calling it "Dirt". The same joke would later be made in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie by [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]].

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 07 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Red Alert (disambiguation)

2019-07-17T09:44:19Z

PZAD457: /* Full list of Red Alerts */

{{disambig}}

Bots named '''Red Alert''' tend to be on their guard.

==Major Red Alerts==
<center><gallery widths="150px" heights="200px">
File:G1 RedAlert profileart1.jpg|[[Red Alert (G1)|"Generation 1" Red Alert]] <hr>''[[Red Alert (G1)/toys|Toys]]''
File:GHC_Red_Alert_Patrol.jpg|[[Red Alert (Armada)|"Unicron Trilogy" Red Alert]]
</gallery></center>

==Full list of Red Alerts==
{{disamb|y=[[1985]]|[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], the paranoid [[Autobot]] security chief "Fire Chief" Lamborghini from [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]].}}
{{disamb|y=[[2002]]|[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], the Autobot doctor from the [[Unicron Trilogy]].}}
{{disamb|y=[[2004]]|Red Alert, the Japanese ''Super Link'' name for ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]].}}
{{disamb|y=2004|[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]], the Autobot [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] fire truck from the Unicron Trilogy via the 2003 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' franchise.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2009]]|[[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]], the Autobot female surgeon from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2015]]|[[Red Alert (RID 2001)|Red Alert]], the Autobot firefighter from the 2001 ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' franchise.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2017]]|[[Bubbles|Red Alert]], the [[Autobird]] from ''[[Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers]]''.}}
{{disamb|y=[[2017]]|[[Red Alert (RID 2015)|Red Alert]], the Autobot from the [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned continuity]].}}

==Not to be confused with...==
*[[Red Hot]], the Autobot Micromaster fire truck from Generation 1.
*[[Redline]], the [[Super Stunt Team]] sports car from ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''.
*Mach Alert, the Japanese name for [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]].
*[[Clamp Down]], the Autobot police car from Generation 1.
*[[Inferno (Universe)|Inferno]], the Autobot "Fire Chief" Lamborghini from ''Universe''.
*[[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], the Autobot from ''Robots in Disguise'' who is sometimes a fire chief's car.
* [[Ratchet]], the Autobot ambulance and medic

Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys

2019-07-15T09:13:39Z

PZAD457: /* Cybertron */

{{suite}}
[[File:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hiyaaah...]]
Like [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|other Optimuses]], [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] has a lot of toys.

==Toys==
===Armada===
{{anchor|SuperBase}}
[[File:Superbase ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Stand up and be counted, container!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/base/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: The first [[Unicron Trilogy]] Optimus Prime toy transforms into a longnose truck cab of made-up model. His clear-plastic smokestacks can detach and form a double-barrelled pistol that he can hold in [[robot mode]], and a button on top of his head causes his [[mouthplate]] to jiggle up and down as if he were talking (the irony being that while this was a familiar trait of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 cartoon Optimus Prime]], in the ''Armada'' animated series, this Prime's mouthplate remained static when he talked). He can also hold a large cannon that is stored within his [[trailer]], and his chest flips down to reveal a (non-removable) [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]]. He is packaged with his Mini-Con partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Toys|Sparkplug]].

:The toy's primary gimmick is its auto-transforming trailer, which assumes one of three configurations when triggered by an infra-red signal transmitted from the cab robot. Transforming the cab into robot mode will cause the trailer to automatically flip open into a battle station for Mini-Cons, which Prime can stand in the centre of. The base features a central tower with a pop-out artillery emplacement and a mount for Prime's large cannon; a rotating missile-firing turret; two Mini-Con storage bays, one of which featured a manually-activated tab to launch Mini-Cons out; and two live Mini-Con hardpoints, one of which pops up a non-firing turret, the other activating a laser noise.

:Prime's cab and trailer can also combine to form a super robot mode. Transforming the cab into the torso portion sends the transformation command to the trailer, which raises itself up off the ground to become a pair of immobile, statuesque legs (as long as you're not playing with it on carpet), and when the pair are connected, the super-robot head pops up with a metallic shriek sound effect. Pressing the Autobot symbol on the figure's chest activates a pulsing laser sound effect, and the small grey button on his right shoulder illuminates his fist with a red LED, which can illuminate either of his guns, as well as the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword (the Star Saber was specifically cast in clear plastic for this purpose, but in practice, the light failed to carry even halfway up the blade).[[File:Armada JetOptimusMegaweapon toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Gunjob Spacepants!]] Prime's firing missile and Mini-Con activated gimmicks remain accessible in this mode, but look a bit doofy if you deploy them. The initial [[Hasbro]] release of Prime had tabs in its Super Mode shoulders that prevented them from rotating above the horizontal default position, so as not to break the wires that run through the toy's right arm. Coupled with the limited elbow joints, this left Optimus Prime able only to point his weapons towards the ground, and the tabs were removed on subsequent editions of the figure.

:Instead of his trailer, Prime can alternately combine with ''Armada'' [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]], who forms a pair of legs, as "'''Jet Prime'''" ('''Jet Optimus''' on the cartoon, or "'''Jet Convoy'''" if you own the Japanese version). In addition to this, ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)#Toys|Overload]] can form a pair of massive cannons that attach to either Prime's base mode, or mount over the shoulders of his super robot torso (with either his trailer or Jetfire as legs), forming '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon''' (or '''Magna Convoy''').

:[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s release of Optimus Prime the following year made a few changes, noticeably replacing the gold paint and plastic of the Hasbro toy with bright yellow and much brighter gold. The deco has been tweaked to be a bit closer to the original prototype glimpsed in early catalogs, with yellow added back to cab Prime's feet and the cab grill painted silver, and the Super Mode's waist getting much more paint. This version of the figure was never burdened with the mobility-inhibiting shoulder tabs. Completing the Super Mode combination triggered a new clip of Prime shouting "Convoy, Super Mode!" in Japanese instead of generic mechanical sounds. Late in the run, [[JUSCO]] stores offered this toy with blind-packed "Space Galaxy" versions of the individual [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] members, one toy per box.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Super Base Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Fans typically refer to this mold as "Bendy Prime", but it's really more of a shimmy-shimmy Prime. Mini-Con-activated shimmy-shimmy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right smokestacks
:This deluxe-size, highly-poseable version of ''Armada'' Optimus Prime is an entirely new mold, retaining the ability to tow Super Base Prime's trailer, though he cannot combine with it. He comes with the Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)#Toys|Over-Run]], who can transform into a gun for him, or can peg onto the [[Powerlinx]] plug on Optimus's back to activate a double-fisted "punching" action (that looks more like hyperactive shrugging). Like the Super Base figure, Prime has a flip down chestplate, but lacks a molded-in Matrix, and his smokestacks can be removed (and in many cases will simply fall off), but cannot peg together as a gun. Shipping in a great many waves throughout most of the later run of the line, Super-Con Optimus became a notorious [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]].

:The figure features a minor design flaw. The forearm parts, which shift up to reveal the robot mode fists, do not lock down after being transformed, and are easily prone to falling back down due to a complete lack of tension to hold them in place.

:The initial release of the figure featured silver lights on his roof; later on, the lights were changed to yellow, and later still, an Autobot emblem was added to the hood of the vehicle. These changes were not made on the Japanese release of the figure, which bore the unfortunate appellation of "STD", meaning "standard".

: This mold was redecoed for inclusion in the ''Cybertron'' and ''Universe'' lines (see below), as well as to create the new characters of ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/SuperConPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Supercon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Kinpika Convoy''' (Super Base Lucky Draw figure, August 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks
:This Japanese-exclusive [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] golden redeco of Super Base Optimus Prime, whose name means "Shining Golden", was available as a prize in several draws, including a colouring contest held in the pages of ''[[TV Boy]]'' magazine, and in-store lottery draws at Tobu Department Stores. Between the draws, at least 58 "Kinpika" Prime toys are known to have been given away, making it one of the more widely available [[Lucky Draw figure]]s, comparatively speaking. It came packaged in a plain white box, and including all the accessories and features of the standard release of the figure, including a gold-chromed Sparkplug (or "Prime", as he's confusingly known in Japan).

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+super+mode+convoy/1084/gold+super+mode+convoy.html More information on Kinpika Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Powelinx Armadaprime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Dracula Prime?]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Corona Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A late-run extensive redeco of the Super Base ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy, "Powerlinx" Optimus Prime sports the darker color scheme the character takes on in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]] episode "[[Origin]]" following a Mini-Con power-up, but he is not precisely [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]]—the deco would later be fine-tuned with more accurate details for release in Japan as the Magna Convoy DX giftset ([[#MagnaConvoyDX|see below]]). In addition to now sporting fully-mobile Super Mode arms without the movement-impeding tabs, Prime still comes with all his features and accessories, though for this release, his Mini-Con partner Sparkplug got retooled with a new rear chassis and a blinged-out golden chrome body as "Corona Sparkplug".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Powerlinx Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prime can't avoid his toy contracts even when he's dead!]]
*'''Crystal Convoy''' (Super-Con, October 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Surge Mini-Con, left and right smokestacks

: A Japanese ''[[TV Magazine]]'' [[exclusive]], this release of the Super-Con class Prime toy has almost all of his parts cast in translucent coloured plastics—hence the 'crystal' moniker—representing the character's disembodied [[spark]] after his destruction in the ''Armada'' cartoon episode "[[Crisis (Armada)|Crisis]]" and resurrection in "[[Miracle]]". What that means for poor Over-Run (or "Surge" in Japan), also cast in translucent plastic, we couldn't say! Available via mail-order, only 5000 pieces were distributed in October of 2003.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act153/ More information on Crystal Convoy at TFKenkon.com]''

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[[File:Armada-optimus-prime-gold-kmart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A K-Mart exclusive set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]], their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Toys|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)#Toys|Longarm]]. Optimus Prime's red plastics and paint were replaced with gold, the only changes made to anyone in the set. It is this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/KMartPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armada MagnaConvoyDX1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I think he needs another gun.]]
*'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MC-XX'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: This set is a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] Japan exclusive, consisting of Powerlinx Optimus Prime (dubbed "Convoy Final Battle Coloration" and redecoed with more show-accurate colours, principally a silver [[mouthplate]] instead of red and varying color saturation from the Hasbro version), a "crystal" version of [[Overload (Armada)#MagnaConvoy|Overload]] ("Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version") made out of transluscent plastics, and an exclusive [[X-Dimensions Micron|X-Dimension]] redeco of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team#XDimension|Street Action Mini-Con Team]]. This set is entirely "new" content not available in the normal mass-retail ''Micron Legend'' line, and is also the last release of "X-Dimension" Mini-Cons. Rather than come with individual bio cards for the various characters, the set came with only a single card for Magna Convoy.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act167/ More information on Convoy Final Battle Coloration at TFKenkon.com]
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act168/ More information on Magna Convoy DX at TFKenkon.com]
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===Fast food promotions===
[[File:Armadatoy happymeal prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2002)
:An extremely simplified version of Optimus Prime, this [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal toy transforms into a trailer-less truck cab. He is formed out of a large percentage of translucent plastic, and can combine with the other Happy Meal Armada toys (Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Smokescreen) into a human (well, robot) pyramid-style configuration, notionally considered a "[[Mighty Robot]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:McEnergon-prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Jesus and Santa rolled into one.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2004-2006)
**''Accessories'': Energon Cube, "Mini-Con" remote
:The Happy Meal version of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime features a very similar transformation sequence to his larger figure, though his limited articulation means that his shoulder insignias aren't visible in robot mode when his arms are facing forward. His torso is hollow to contain his electronic "Energon Cube" accessory, which generates effects when activated by remote control. This remote is in the form of the Mini-Con jet [[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]], and can mount on the top of his cab in truck form.

:Unreleased in the United States, Prime and his fellow Happy Meal toys initially appeared in (at least) the [[Netherlands]] in September 2004, before making their way to the [[United Kingdom]] in February 2005, to [[New Zealand]] in March, and to [[Australia]] in November.

:In 2006, the figure was also released in Brazil, albeit as a variant: this one was missing the Energon Cube and even had the plastic tab that holds the cube removed. In addition, the gray plastic is a slightly different shade, and the facial details are a lot crisper.<ref name="happymeal">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/851927-happy-meal-energon-optimus-prime-variant.html Comparison of both versions of the Happy Meal Energon Optimus Prime figure]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's promotion, 2005)
[[File:mcdmexenergonvehiclesop.JPG|left|thumb]]
:Part of the second ''Energon'' Happy Meal promotion, which was only available in some Latin America markets. Optimus Prime features a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode. Given his limited release, he's very rare.

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[[File:Cybertrontoy burgerking optimus.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)
:Available in kids' meals from [[Burger King]], this Optimus Prime transforms into the character's basic fire engine "cab", lacking a trailer or a Super Mode. Made entirely from blue and red plastic, he features only the tiniest token amount of paint, which is used on his windows and wheels.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Built to Rule===
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[[File:BTR ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"My Matrix for a quick death." (How could this happen to me?)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
:''Armada'' ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a fair approximation of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], but the robot mode is quite inaccurate, due to the very broad, flat Trans-Skeleton with thin, stick-like limbs attached to it. The set came with a very simplistic "Mini-Con" Sparkplug partner kit that did have a more dedicated "Powerlinx" connector than the standard construction pegs, though these are a bit too thin to be used as attachment points for regular Mini-Cons (they stay, sort of, but it's a very loose connection). The 101-piece set also features pressure-launch missile-firing "smokestack" cannons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Built to Rule Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BTR EnergonPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Blocktimus Prime]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Built to Rule, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles''

: The ''Energon'' version of ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime was designed with a much more solid skeleton with larger, blockier limbs. He can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic truck cab with a trailer-mounted, pressure-launch dual-missile cannon (with electronic lights and sounds) to a robot, to basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.

: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the ''Built to Rule'' line overall, the ''Energon'' versions only had a limited, test-market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many Tuesday Morning and Ollie's chain stores at drastically dropped prices.
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===Energon===
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[[File:Energon Prime toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Form feet and legs! Form arms and body! And I'll form... the head!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, 2003, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

: Super class ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronic short-nosed truck cab. A switch on his back offers four selectable sound effects, each one corresponding to one member of the [[Prime Force]], the four drone vehicles contained within Prime's parallelogram-shaped trailer. A tiny, slightly recessed button above the switch activates the sounds. When Prime transforms to robot mode, the trailer stands upright to become a launch base of sorts for the Prime Force, with three of the trailer's four storage compartments featuring launching mechanisms that propel the vehicles into action. The Prime Force consists of Fire-1, a fire truck with an extending ladder and rotating turret; Copter-2, a helicopter with spinning rotors; Digger-3, a drill tank with a gear-wheel-activated spinning drill; and Submarine-4, a submarine with opening capture claws beneath its bow. The four interchangeable drones can combine with Prime to create his Super Mode; any drone is capable of forming any limb. When in Super Mode, Prime's chest panels are opened, in turn pressing a button on his side that creates more electronic sounds and lights up a red LED in his chest, representing the [[Spark of Combination]].

: Prime is armed with a spring-loaded missile launcher that stores on the rear of his truck mode (which becomes the backpack of his robot mode) when not in use. Like most of the weapons of the ''Energon'' line, it sports a [[5mm post]], allowing it to be held by most every ''Energon'' figure, to combine with assorted other weapons and [[Energon weapon]]s released in the series, and to peg into numerous compatible ports shared by many figures, like the hole in the radar of Prime's own trailer, or even conveniently placed 5mm screw holes like those of the Prime Force.
[[File:Energontoy prime combinations.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
:In lieu of combining with the Prime Force, Optimus Prime can also merge with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in a similar fashion, with Wing Saber splitting into four components that connect to Prime as limbs. Wing Saber's red and white torso components can become arms for Prime while his legs attach to Prime's own, creating Prime's "Flight Mode", but the parts can also be swapped around, with Wing Saber's legs deploying large missile launchers and becoming arms to make Prime's "Fight Mode". Alternately, Prime can combine with ''Energon'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form what his packaging calls "Powerlinx Omega Supreme", but which the cartoon named "Optimus Supreme". The Prime Force drones can attach to four connectors on Optimus Supreme's body.

:The earliest releases of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime have no ridges on the inside of the chest windows and a different head sculpt featuring an [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]-style mouth-slit in Prime's mouthplate. This was soon replaced with a full mouthplate, and it was this version of the toy which appeared in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]] and was released by Takara. Other changes made to Takara's version of the toy involved a chromed front grill, more vibrant plastic colors on Digger-3 and Submarine-4, a darker blue plastic on Prime himself, and more intricate [[paint operation]]s. Takara's release lacks the electronic sound effects seen in Hasbro's version, which were commonly gutted for the Japanese releases of any Autobot toys who had them, though Prime retains his light-up chest.

:The mouth-plated version of this mold was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Platinum Edition|Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy sl grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Energon... it's a killer on the thighs, isn't it?]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-13'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: As had first been done in the ''Armada'' line, Takara elected to supplement their release of the Super class Optimus Prime figure with a new-mold Deluxe class toy. Coming without trailer, Prime Force or electronics, this Prime discarded the larger toy's ability to form Super Mode in favor of being able to [[Powerlinx]] with the other compatible toys of the ''Energon'' line, forming either a torso or a pair of legs that the other Autobots could connect to. Like the Deluxe ''Armada'' Prime, this one too was on the small side for its size class, but just as that figure could, this small Prime can still tow the Super class figure's trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:STD Grand Convoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|My name is Optimus Prime, and I like energon goodies.]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy & Kicker''' (multi-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SS-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:A slight redeco of Takara's Deluxe-size Optimus Prime was released as part of a special set commemorating both the 20th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and the 30th anniversary of its progenitor, ''[[Microman]]''. Coming with an exclusive metallic redeco of Takara's [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], which was based on the ''Microman'' body, this Prime featured a chromed grill where the original had painted plastic, and supposedly slightly shinier plastics. ''Very'' slightly.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivGrandConvoy/grandconvoy.htm More information on 20th Anniversary SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: The SS-03 version of Takara's Deluxe-class Optimus figure, based on the Anniversary release, was released in Hasbro markets in a two pack with the smaller Japanese [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]] figure. There are some tiny but notable differences between this and the Anniversary figure; the Hasbro version uses a more neutral dark-gray for the main body as opposed to the Takara version's blue-tinted dark-gray, plain dark-blue plastic rather than dark-blue-with-sparkles, and plain yellow paint for the cab's lights rather than sparkly-yellow/gold.

: This set was a Toys"R"US exclusive in the US, but sold at pretty much any retailer that wanted to carry it elsewhere in the world.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy gold grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Gold Grand Convoy''' (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:This golden chromed redeco of the Super class Optimus Prime figure was initially offered as a prize to five lucky winners of a colouring contest held in the pages of the ''TV Magazine''. Additional units were later given away via in-store draws at Toys"R"Us Japan; precisely how many is unknown, but the regularity with which the toy appeared on auction sites throughout 2005 suggests it was quite a few.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+grand+convoy/1094/gold+grand+convoy.html More information on Gold Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Firegrandconvoy.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|I heard red is supposed to be slimming. Is it working?]]
*'''Fire SL Grand Convoy''' (TV Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:This vibrant red and orange redeco of the Deluxe class Optimus Prime figure was a ''TV Magazine'' exclusive, limited to 3,000 pieces. It shipped in a unique monochrome red version of the traditional ''Super Link'' packaging, and did not include a character card.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act261/ More information on Fire SL Grand Convoy at TFKenkon]''

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[[File:Energontoy gold sl convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version''' (Deluxe Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:Released as part of the "W Convoy" campaign ("Double" Convoy, that is!) alongside a silver chrome version of [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], this gold chrome "Mēki" ("plating") version of the Deluxe size Optimus Prime toy was available only as a prize in a mail-in [[Robot Point]]s contest. Initially limited to 20 units in the original draw, it appears that many more were made available through toy store drawings, given how many went on to appear on online auction sites through 2005 and 2006.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+sl+grand+convoy/1091/gold+sl+grand+convoy.html More information on SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Energontoy costco prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|How many times has this set been reused?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Overload''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A [[Costco]]-exclusive redeco of the ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy in black, yellow, and brick red, it also came with a redeco of ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]. It is from this set that the name of Prime's combined form with Overload, '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon''', comes (though the term "megaweapon" first appeared on Powerlinx Optimus Prime's packaging).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CostcoPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Costco Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy custom color prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grand Convoy Custom Color Version''' (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:The color scheme of this special redeco of Super class Optimus Prime was decided through a colouring contest held in the December 2004 issue of ''TV Magazine'', in which entrants coloured in lineart of Prime in the scheme they wanted to see. The winning entry rendered Prime in a... ''distinct'' palette of grey, cream, dark red, and purple chrome, with blue, white, and yellow drones. It was limited to only ten pieces, making it one of the rarer Transformers toys in existence.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+grand+convoy/1105/custom+grand+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Energontoy unreleased prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:A redeco of the Super Optimus Prime mold with a primarily red cab, much deeper blue, and a Prime Force uniformly colored in black was planned to be released with ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] as a [[Target]] exclusive. The toy got far enough along in development to have package artwork created by [[Dan Khanna]], which was later revealed online, but it was canceled shortly before making it to full production. Its red, white, and black coloration earned it the festive nickname of "Santa Prime" among fans online.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/energon-autobots-166/optimus-prime-with-mini-optimus-prime-unreleased-4079/ More information on this unreleased Optimus Prime at TFW2005]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy leader optimus prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Well... a fire truck is bigger."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, [[Cyber Key]]

: The first ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Optimus Prime toy transforms into a heavily-armed fire truck of made up origin, topped with two large cannons. The left fires a spring-loaded translucent blue missile, while the right features electronic sound effects and a flashing red LED. The cannons and the sides of the truck fold down to create an unlikely flight mode for the vehicle.

:In true Prime style, the forward portion of the vehicle mode detaches to become Prime himself, while the rear "trailer" transforms into a gun emplacement. In robot mode, the barrel of the truck's left cannon detaches to become a hand-held rifle for Prime, and the figure features an opening chest compartment concealing a removable Matrix of Leadership accessory. Prime's gigantic hands mean that he can't hold it especially ''neatly'', but he can certainly grip hold of it. Atypical of both most Unicron Trilogy figures and indeed, [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] in general, Prime's hands are ''not'' designed to accommodate weapons with [[5mm post]]s, instead featuring a small peg-hole in his palm that allows him to tightly grip objects designed to fit there, like his own rifle, [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]'s whip, ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's swords, and ''Cybertron'' [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s [[Sparkdrinker|axe]]. However ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's sword hilts will also act as adaptors allowing Prime to hold and use 5mm weapons.

:As this is the Unicron Triogy we're talking about, it should come as no surprise that Prime can transform into a Super Mode by combining with his trailer, which becomes a massive winged backpack and a pair of large boots, generally evocative of [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]]. To complete his Super Mode look, a small lever of the back of Prime's head raises his traditional mouthplate into place, covering his Optimus Primal-style mouth slot, and two "crests" fold out from either side of his helmet. Hasbro's instructions and stock photography for the figure orient the wings so that the two cannons point over Prime's shoulders, but Takara's have wings arcing up past his shoulders, with the cannons slung under his arms. This was the way Prime appeared in the cartoon series, and was the way all subsequent Hasbro redecos of the toy were positioned. In Super Mode, Prime is a rather top-heavy robot, and his hip joints are not that tight, which makes standing him up a challenging prospect.

:Prime comes with a unique Cyber Key, designed after the twin-handled appearance of the Matrix of Leadership, bearing the [[Cyber Key Codes|code]] '''l8p3'''. When inserted into the cannon that the rifle is part of, a pair of additional spring-loaded missile launchers flip down from the its sides. Slotting the key into the electronic cannon opens up the panels covering the front of the barrel, unlocking a different sound with its button is pressed. The paint job of the key is the principal difference between the Hasbro and Takara versions of the figure; the Japanese release features a metallic gold paint border around the key, furthering its resemblance to the Matrix. Other differences include more thoroughly painted knees, the two cannons on top of him and leg-armor cannons, yellow-painted signal lights above the cab, a silver paint line across his face, and the use of metal hinges to hold on his wing tips, which were removable on Hasbro's version, and came disconnected in-package. Also the wheels on the rear of the robot (which form his legs) are painted gold just like the front wheels in the ''Takara'' version, while the ''Hasbro'' version leaves this part unpainted.

:In Super Mode, Optimus Prime can combine with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]] to form "Savage Claw Mode", which sees the feline Autobot become a gigantic clawed arm for his leader. Alternately, if Prime's backpack is removed, he can merge with [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]] into "Sonic Wing Mode", with the aerial ace forming a new winged backpack and chestplate for Optimus, and providing him with new hand-held sword weapons and firing missile launchers that connect to his Super Mode boots. The nature of the combination means that the two partners cannot combine with Prime at once—at least, not without physically removing one of Prime's own arms.

:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC CybertronPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Takara's version pictured on the left, Hasbro's version pictured on the right.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Optimus is a very simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime, with no weapons or trailer, just the front portion of the truck. It transforms into the standard robot mode, with a very similar [[transformation scheme]] to the full-sized toy, and has no useful articulation of the shoulders.

:The figure was released in Japan along with Legends Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)#Toys|Starscream]], under the "EZ Collection" banner, in the same packaging as the Hasbro release but with a small card insert featuring the Japanese logo and nomenclature, similar to a [[USA Edition]]. As with all the EZ Collection figures, this release features a substantially greater number of paint operations that increase Optimus's resemblance to his larger figure.

: This mold was redecoed to create ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GF MetallicGalaxyConvoy Legends toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|To [[scale]] with something? Blasphemy!]]
*'''Megalo Convoy & Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-23'''

: A special metallic-paint version of Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime was included with the Japanese release of ''Cybertron'' Metroplex, as a demonstration of their actual size difference as depicted on the television series.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act378/ More information on Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version at TFKenkon]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold galaxy convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Gold Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:This gold-chrome and clear-plastic redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure was first offered as a prize in a mail-in contest held through ''TV Magazine'' alongside a silver chrome version of the same toy ([[#SilverGF|see below]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', together with "Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version" (again, [[#CustomGF|see below]]).

:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1099/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy silver galaxy convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Silver Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:This silver-chromed redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure first saw the light of day as a prize in a ''TV Magazine'' mail-in, offered alongside a gold chrome version of the same toy ([[#GoldGF|see above]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', together with "Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version" ([[#CustomGF|see below]]). Despite being offered in equal quantities in these contests, this silver version is apparently much harder to come by.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/silver+galaxy+convoy/1797/silver+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Silver Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy custom color convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's not that easy being Prime.]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:One of the single rarest Lucky Draw Figures in existence, this "Custom Color" redeco of Super Optimus Prime was limited to only ''one'' in the world. It was the grand prize of a coloring contest held in Septemeber 2005's ''TV Magazine'', in which entrants colored in lineart of Prime with the deco they wanted to see. The winning entry was in green, blue and gold, while ten runners-up received one of five gold or five silver Lucky Draw versions of Prime.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy/1104/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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*'''EZ Collection Clear Set''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: A Japanese exclusive multi-pack of "EZ Collection" Megatron, Optimus Prime and Starscream recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Prime's cast, both his blue and red plastics became translucent. A mail-away exclusive to ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in October 2005, the set was limited to 3000 pieces.

::*''[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]

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[[File:Cybertrontoy sonic convoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I'm gorgeously shiny!]]
*'''Sonic Convoy''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip

:This redeco of Leader-class Optimus Prime replaced most of the plastics in the cab robot with colored translucent equivalents, with chromed silver wrist-pipes, a golden chrome Matrix, and red chrome window frames. His trailer remained opaque, but was cast in much deeper red plastic, with a more metallic silver used for his cannons. He was available only in a Toys"R"Us Japanese exclusive giftset released in October 2005, with a redeco of Wing Saber, and the [[Cobybot|Coby Sen'yō Rumble]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/galaxy-force-cybertrons-341/galaxy-convoy-clear-2412 More information on Sonic Convoy at TFW2005]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold ez convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megalo Convoy Gold Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
:A golden-chrome redeco of ''Cybertron'' Metroplex was offered as a contest prize in the December 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', and came with an equally blinged-out Legends/EZ Collection Optimus Prime figure. Fifteen of this set were available as prizes in the initial contest; a single Metroplex was later offered as one of many prizes in a Takara website contest, but this version came only with the standard metallic paint version of Prime.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1103/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sowing confusion on message boards everywhere.]]
*'''Galaxy Force Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

:Released in the latter stages of the ''Cybertron'' toyline, this redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure introduced a new colour scheme that several other tail-end releases would emulate. Taking its name from the Japanese version of ''Cybertron'' and with a bio noting that this new body depicts Prime after he embarks on his galaxy-spanning mission at the end of the ''Cybertron'' cartoon, "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime replaces the original toy's blue parts with black and the translucent blue with smokey clear, and moulds several—but not all—grey parts out of red plastic, including the toy's rifles, rail gun covers, missile launchers, and Super Mode leg guns. In the realm of new paint operations, Prime now sports all four Cyber Planet Key symbols on his shoulders, and his unique Matrix-shaped Cyber Key (now with the code '''lo9x''') finally has a gold-painted border, as it had always had in Japan. Additionally, Prime's hip joints were tightened up with this release, making it easier to stand him up in Super Mode.

:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.

: This toy was later re-released in a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] multi-pack ([[##VsCrumplezone|see below]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key

:The first Deluxe Optimus Prime figure in the ''Cybertron'' line was a redeco of ''Armada'' [[#Super-Con|Super-Con ''Armada'' Optimus Prime]], recolored in red and black to resemble the Leader Class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure.

: He does not come with his Mini-Con partner Over-Run in this release; instead, Optimus Prime and his [[wave]]-mate [[Demolishor (Armada)#Cybertron|Demolishor]] debuted a new brand of Cyber Key: [[retool]]ed from the standard Cybertron style key, this version lacked a sculpted [[insignia]], so that any symbol could be [[tampograph]]ed on to it, and featured a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] socket on the back, allowing it to operate the figure's formerly-Mini-Con-activated "punching" feature without the figure itself having to be retooled.

: The key sports a tampographed Autobot insignia, a red border, and the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''D56B'''" tampographed on the back. This code, when entered on Hasbro's website, was supposed to unlock additional information on the character or the toy, but due to an error on behalf of Hasbro, it unlocked information intended for Optimus Prime's wave-mate, the aforementioned Deluxe Class Demolishor; Optimus Prime's information was instead unlocked using the code "dt67", which was tampographed on the back of the Cyber Key included with said Demolishor toy.

: As was the case with the ''Universe'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Universe|"Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus]] release of this sculpt, initial shipments of Optimus Prime had the forearms [[Misassembly|swapped]], leaving his elbow joints useless. This was corrected for later shipments. A further [[variant|running change]] saw tampographeded graphics depicting the four planet symbols added to the truck mode's cab.
: This sculpt was later redecoed once again for a 2008 ''Universe'' [[#Universe_.282008.29|multi-pack release]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/DlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron GFOptimusPrime Legends toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Cause we gotta little ol' convoy, rockin' through the night]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

:Like the Deluxe Class figure before it, this redeco of ''Legends of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime was designed to resemble the Leader class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure, essentially replacing the blue with black, the yellow with silver and adding the Cyber Key symbol tampographs onto his shoulders.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCGFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Galaxy Force" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Cybertron OptimusPrime beast toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Bananas are the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Jetboard, missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: This unusual iteration of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' Optimus Primal, transforming into a robotic gorilla in the pseudo-[[technorganic]]-looking style of the other [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] toys. He comes with a Jungle Planet Cyber Key stamped with the code '''d7s9''', which plugs into his flying surfboard accessory to reveal a spring-loaded missile launcher. His brown and cream deco seems inspired by Donkey Kong, while the scar over his [[beast mode]] eye seems intended to homage Peter Jackson's [[King Kong]].

: This figure contains an unusual amount of sculpted detail on the inside of the plastic. The gorilla mode's chest has a ribcage, and the inside of the gorilla's face has a sculpted microphone, which lines up perfectly with the robot mode's head! Also, opening this toy's chest in robot mode reveals sculpted detail resembling the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] as it appeared in [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]].

: While this mold was first released earlier in 2006 as part of the ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line and is obviously meant to be Optimus Primal, it was developed to fit in with ''Cybertron's'' Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" the ''Beast Wars'' Anniversary release didn't pan out (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

: This mold was also used for [[BotCon 2014]] [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]] and [[Primal Prime#Timelines|Primal Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jungle Planet Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy prime wingsaber 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Wing Saber''' (multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

:Released in Fall of 2006, this Costco-exclusive two-pack bundled the original version of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure with his combination partner Wing Saber and a DVD including the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] episode "[[United]]".

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron, Soundwave, Jetfire & Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legend-class Optimus Prime, Megatron, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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===Hybrid Style===
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*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''THS-01'''
**[[File:HybridStyletoy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]''Accessories'': Trailer/backpack, leg armor (x2), standard head, Super Mode head, left and right fists, left and right pointing hands, left and right open hands, left and right gripping hands, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip (x2)

:The first in TakaraTomy's ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' series, Galaxy Convoy is a partly die-cast figure with scaled-down equivalents of the accessories that came with the Leader-class figure. This highly-intricate figure retains all the transformation abilities of the original figure—vehicle, flight mode, robot, and Super Mode—and even its Cyber Key-activated features (even coming with two keys so they can be deployed simultaneously), with additional touches like spring-loaded mechanisms that snap his cannons into place, and hand-grips on the weapons for Super Mode. While he does lack electronics or firing missiles, Prime still includes his Matrix, super-tiny yet still removable, and has four alternate sets of hands: two clenched fists, two with pointing index fingers, two with splayed palms, and two curved hands for holding his various weapon handles. Given the figure's small size, a reconfigurable head was infeasible, so it also comes with an alternate Super Mode head with a mouthplate and crests deployed, though the standard head must be attached in order for the figure to be transformed to vehicle mode.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HybridGalaxyConvoy/galaxyconvoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy at TFU.info]
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===Classics===
[[File:Classicstoy legends cybertron prime.jpg|thumb|125px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)

: Bizarrely enough, Optimus Prime was one of three ''Cybertron'' Legends toys straight-released in ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' packaging, though with the modifier "Cybertron Collection" printed on the cardfront. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.
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===Transformers (2007)===
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A Target exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], Legends of Cybertron Megatron and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]]. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008toy BftCPK optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys''' (Sam's Club exclusive multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key

: For ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'', a redeco of the ''Armada'' Super-Con [[#SuperCon|Optimus Prime]] in more Generation 1-inspired colors was released in a [[Sam's Club]] exclusive five-pack alongside [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Runamuck]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Longrack]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Blurr]]. Optimus was the only toy in the set different from the original releases. He came with a translucent red version of the remolded style of Cyber Key previously included with this mold's release during the ''Cybertron'' line, featuring a Powerlinx port to activate his punching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/SamsClubOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008CybOptimusPrimeAndCrumplezone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Crumplezone''' (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

: This Costco exclusive set contains [[#LeaderGalaxyForce|Leader-class "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime]] and the original [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Crumplezone]]. Both toys were unchanged from their previous individual releases.
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===Bot Shots===
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[[File:BotShots JumpShot Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''515'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''625'''
***''Sword strength'': '''475'''

: Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Optimus Prime is heavily based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], transforming from a robot armed with a gun, into a futuristic firetruck. As a Jump Shot, he springs up when auto-transforming.

:He was redecoed into [[Ultra_Magnus_(G1)/toys#Bot_Shots|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSJSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jump Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BotShots 3pack Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Cindersaur / Autobot Jazz''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''404'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''854'''
***''Sword strength'': '''362'''

: Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, this redeco of Jump Shot Optimus Prime has a brighter red, a painted silver forehead crest and "nose-strap", blue windows, and glossy blue paint on his legs, head, and firefighting section, among other minor deco changes. He comes with [[Cindersaur (G1)|Jump Shot Cindersaur]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Autobot Jazz]].

:The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSJS3pkOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 3-pack Jump Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Platinum Edition===
[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Platimus.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Year of the Snake exclusive, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Firetruck drone, helicopter drone, drill tank drone, submarine drone, trailer, rifle, missile

: ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Super Class Optimus Prime]]. In lieu of combining with his drones, Optimus Prime can also combine with ''Platinum Edition'' [[Omega Supreme (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Omega Supreme]] to form what his instructions ''also'' call "Super Optimus Prime". The drones are color-matched to Omega Supreme, and can attach to four connectors on his body. In an undocumented feature, Prime can also merge with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]].

:Though the [[stock photography]] shows the original mouthed-face head and smooth inner chest windows, the final toy uses the face-plated head and ridged inner windows. The [[packaging]]'s [[bio]] is every [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] bio ever (well, [[Optimus Prime (SG)|mostly]]), [[Ask Vector Prime]] would eventually declare him to be a version of Unicron Trilogy Optimus.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime is exclusive to BigBadToyStore and Amazon.com in America, but was also released at Philippine mass retail in limited quantities, in Australia as a Kmart exclusive and in Canada as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

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===Kre-O===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: Two of his limbs are based on ''Armada'' Optimus Prime; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Another limb-bot is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

: Unfortunately, the Mini-Con Combiners apparently never saw release anywhere.
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===Generations===
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Technically not ''Cybertron'' Optimus]]
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:The [[2019]] ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' includes "Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime", which is based heavily on ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime in all three modes.

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
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*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full color and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

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*'''Convoy (Cybertron Mode)'''{{fact}} (2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]" of Optimus in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the first [[First Encounter|two]] [[Metamorphosis (Armada)|episodes]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was also available in the ninth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. This figure has a new torso, shoulders, and arm-pipes, and omits the wheels on his legs. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the regular Prime figure in that assortment.

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*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A PVC of Prime in his Super Mode was part of the tenth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, continuing the ''Armada'' theme of the previous one. As with the first figure, he was available in both full colour and pewter variants, one of each of which could be found in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

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*'''Convoy Super Mode w/ Star Saber'''{{fact}} (2003)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:Prime filled one of the chase figure slots for the tenth wave as well. This rare figure was the same as the regular Super Mode PVC, except instead of wielding his Convoy Gun, Prime was armed with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword. As with the previous chase figure, it could only be found in one out of every ten cases, and took the place of the full-colour Prime figure in that assortment.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:MegaSCF armada primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy Supermode''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, Convoy Gun, two clenched fists, two open hands
:A five-inch tall, non-transforming highly-articulated PVC figure of Optimus Prime in his Super Mode was the eighth entry in Takara's ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' series. In addition to a non-transforming figurine of Sparkplug, Optimus comes with two sets of alternate hands—one set with spread palms, one curled into fists—and is armed with his Convoy Gun, which can either peg into his right fist (and ''only'' his right fist) or onto his back.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part3/act61/index.php More information on Mega SCF Convoy Super Mode at TFKenkon.com]''

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*'''Convoy Normal Mode''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Accessories:'' Star Saber, Convoy Gun
:A ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' of Prime in his "normal mode" was released a few months after the first figure. He came with a translucent blue Star Saber, and a much larger version of the Convoy Gun accessory, creating a sense of comparative scale, even though he's the same height as the Super Mode figure. Like the Super Mode figure, only his right fist has a peg-hole in it, so he can't hold both weapons at once.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act132/ More information on Mega SCF Convoy at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[File:QRobo armada prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:Optimus Prime was one of only two ''Armada''-theme figures in the otherwise Generation 1-centric ''[[Q-Robo Collection]]'' line of [[super deformed]] PVC figurines, the other being ''Armada'' Megatron. Like all the figures in the series, Prime featured articulation in the neck and shoulders, and was also available in a translucent colored plastic: as an Autobot, Optimus came in translucent red, but was also uniquely available in a golden metallic "pewter" variant as the wave's solitary rare chase figure. All ''Q-Robo'' figures were sold in sets of two, one full-color figure and one translucent one, blindpacked in a plastic capsule.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Big Transformers===
[[File:BigTF optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Convoy Gun
:A non-transforming PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released by Japanese confectionery company [[Kabaya]] in the first wave of their ''[[Big Transformers]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. He comes armed with his "Convoy Gun", and was packaged with fizzy "Ramune" candy.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con
:The first wave of ''Big Transformers'' also included a figure of Prime in his Super Mode. In addition to being able to hold the standard figure's Convoy Gun, Super Mode Prime comes with an unpainted figurine of vehicle mode Sparkplug that can attach to the hardpoints on his shoulders, or to any of the other figures in the wave.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part4/act78/index.php More information on Big Transformers wave 1 at TFKenkon.com]''

*'''Jet Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
:A figure of Prime combined with Jetfire was released as part of the second ''Big Transformers'' wave, which came with no accessories of its own, but could hold any of the weapons released with the other second wave figures, including Jetfire's gun, the Star Saber, the Skyboom, and the Requiem Blaster. As with the first wave figures, he came packaged with Ramune candy.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act138/ More information on Big Transformers wave 2 at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Mini Car Collection===
[[File:MiniCarCollection optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|No-Parkimus Prime on the left, and Pickupmus Prime on the right.]]
*'''Convoy''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Prime was a redeco of Majorette toy #256—a long-nosed tow truck—in his traditional red and blue, now bearing the Autobot insignia, the ''Micron Legend'' logo, and an image of the Autobot leader on its hood. The toy came with a pack of gum.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:A second die-cast vehicle representing Prime was also part of the ''Mini Car Collection'', this one a red redeco of Majorette toy #291, a Chevrolet K-10 pick-up. To distinguish it from the other Optimus vehicle, this one is randomly allocated the "Super Mode" label, and features an image of the leader in his powered-up form on is hood in addition to the Autobot symbol and series logo.
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===Transformers Figure===
[[File:Omron optimus primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:A non-transforming 5" PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released by [[Omron Entertainment]] as part of their simply-named ''[[Transformers Figure]]'' line of gaming arcades prizes. Despite there being a nationwide commercial for the figures, their distribution was poor, and not many arcades actually wound up carrying them.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act127/ More information on Omron PVC figures from TFKenkon.com]

===Transformers Die Cast Figure===
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:In addition to their range of PVCs, Omron also released a small line of solid [[die-cast]] metal figures. A golden version of Optimus was part of this ''[[Transformers Die Cast Figure|Die Cast Figure]]'' line, clocking in at about 3.5" tall.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-pvc-300/convoy-micron-legend-omron-diecast-5958/ More information on die-cast Omron Optimus Prime at TFW2005.com]
===Mascot Keychain===

*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:Omron also released a series of 2.5" tall ''Armada''-themed PVC figurines as the ''[[Mascot Keychain]]'' line, including Optimus Prime.

===Transformers Strap===
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:Omron's keychains were not limited to soft plastic, with die-cast versions of the same characters from the ''Mascot Keychain'' line being made available in their ''[[Transformers Strap]]'' range. This Prime is pretty much identical to the ''Die Cast Figure'' version of the character, just a little smaller—about 2.5" in height—and with the addition of a keychain with a wrist-strap.
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[File:BattleforCybertron optimus piece.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Optimus Prime was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===Panini Armada comic free toy===
*'''--''' (2003)
:The cancelled 10th issue of the [[Transformers: Armada (Panini)|Panini Armada comic]] was to come with either a free glowing self-assembly Megatron or Optimus Prime model.
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===Flashlight Keychain===
[[File:Armada optimusprime keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers Armada Flashlight Keychain'''

: Distributed by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Prime's Armada form. It has rotation joints at the neck and shoulders. Pressing a button on Prime's back activates a light located between his feet. He has a keychain protruding from between his shoulder blades. Handy!
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===Bubble Twist===
[[File:BubbleTwist optimusprime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003)
:A small solid-color PVC figurine of Optimus Prime in Super Mode was among the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] toys available with [[Bubble Twist]] bubble gum, produced by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Cap Candy]] and only available at Toys"R"Us. Like all figures in the series, Optimus was available in red, blue, purple, grey and black.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=2059 More information on Bubble Twist at TFormers.com]''
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===DX Transformers===
[[File:DXTF grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grand Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Convoy Gun

:This small version of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[DX Transformers]]'' line of candy toys. Prime transforms in the same manner as the larger ''Energon'' figures do, though his arms have to be removed at the shoulder and reinserted into his back to form truck mode. The Prime Force were sold in a separate set in the ''DX Transformers'' series, and can combine with Prime to form his Super Mode. Optimus came with a stick of gum.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/grand-convoy-dx-transformer-2907/ More information on DX Transformers Grand Convoy at TFW2005]''
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===Pla-Kit Collection===
[[File:Plakit grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grand Convoy Super Mode''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''PKS 01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, Convoy Gun, 3 "bullets", [[Energon star]], standard robot mode feet (x2), standard mode head, Super Mode head, antenna

: This miniature model kit of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime comes unassembled and unpainted, moulded mainly from white, red and black plastic and featuring some stickers for essential detail. Standing at around 4.5 inches tall, he comes with his Prime Force drones and can combine with them in the usual ways; while Fire-1, Gyro-2 and Digger-3 are moulded in their normal colours, Submarine-4 is stuck being black, and like every other non-color-molded, non-stickered detail on the kit, must be painted by the buyer. Prime's transformation involves removing his feet and head (an alternate Super Mode head is included, as his antenna does not transform into a helmet), and he does not come with a trailer for the Prime Force, but his gun can shoot small orange plastic BBs via a pressure-launching mechanism, and he comes with a small gold-chromed Energon star that fits onto his left shoulder. The kit also comes with "Episode 1" of the "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]" mini-comic, printed on the back of the instructions.

:The kit was later [[redeco]]ed into Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version (see below) and [[Grand Scourge]], which came with episode 2 of the Convoy VS Scourge story.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks01.htm More information on Pla-Kit Grand Convoy Super Mode at Autobase Aichi]''

*'''Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, Convoy Gun, 3 "bullets", [[Energon star]], standard robot mode feet (x2), standard mode head, Super Mode head, antenna

:A redeco (or should that be ''de''-deco?) of the Grand Convoy Super Mode Pla-Kit, Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version was available exclusively on July 17th and 18th at the Japanese convention, Kodansha Super Chara Festival 2004 ("K-Fest"). It is a solid white version of the normal model kit, possessing all the features of the normal figure, which was intended to be used in a customization/painting contest held at the convention. It lacks the comic of the normal release.

:The Grand Convoy Pla-Kit was also used to make Grand Scourge.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks01white.htm More information on Pla-Kit Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version at Autobase Aichi]''

===Super Real Figure===
[[File:WingConvoySuperRealFigure.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Wing Convoy Super Real Figure''' (TV-Kun exclusive, 2004)

:Wing Convoy Super Real Figure (ウイングコンボイ超リアルフィギュア, ''Wing Convoy chou Real Figure'') is a PVC of Optimus Prime combined with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in Flight Mode. It was sold exclusively with the August issue of ''[[TV-Kun]]'' magazine, first on sale July 1st, 2004.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_televi.htm More information on Wing Convoy Super Real Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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[[File:WingConvoyOriginalFigure.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I sure am Optimus Prime. Yesiree.]]
*'''Wing Convoy Original Figure''' (JUSCO exclusive, 2004)

:A [[redeco]] of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイオリジナルフィギュア) was available at JUSCO department stores starting on July 30th 2004. The figure was available with purchase of a Wing Saber figure, and came in a plastic baggie, rather unattractively scotch-taped inside the toy's packaging. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.

:Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of [[Grand Scourge]], whose model kit was on sale the same month.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_jusco.htm More information on Wing Convoy Super Original Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Chupa Chups===
[[File:Chupachups optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|That's pretty barbaric, isn't it? Poor bastard.]]
*'''Transformers Armada Spin Pop Candy''' (2004)
:Produced by the [[Chupa Chups]] lollipop company, this small version of Prime is essentially a battery-powered "holder" for lollipops, which fit behind his head and are spun around by a motor that activates when his pelvis is pressed. Prime has articulation in his shoulders, and his fists feature small holes that allow him to hold and store two more lollipops, in addition to the strawberry sucker he comes with. Weirdly, his [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] compartment is open instead of having the grill front-and-center.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act263/ More information on Optimus Prime spin pop at TFKenkon]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
:This opening clamshell case of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's head contains a Chupa Chups lollipop inside, and has a clasp attached to it that can be hooked to your belt or backpack.

*'''Transformers Cybertron Mini Spin Pop Candy''' (2006)

:This ''Cybertron'' spin pop consists of a generic handle with an Optimus Prime sticker, topped with a figurine of Prime through which the included lollipop slots. When the handle is squeezed, a manual gear mechanism spins both the figure and lollipop—no batteries necessary! The handle was also redecoed in orange for a Megatron spin pop, with a figure of the Decepticon leader on top.
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===Hyper Transformers===
[[File:HyperTransformers optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Wing Convoy Cannon Mode''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder cannons (x2)

:Kabaya's second candy toy of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime was released as part of the ''[[Hyper Transformers]]'' series. This non-transforming figurine depicts Prime in his lesser-seen combined mode with Wing Saber: "Fight Mode", as Hasbro called it, or "Cannon Mode" in Japan. The figure's shoulder cannons came on a separate sprue in-package and had to be removed by the buyer. Prime's head can be removed and attached to the ''Hyper Transformers'' Omega Supreme figure, creating Optimus Supreme. As a candy toy, Prime came with a stick of gum.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/kabaya_hyper.htm More information on Hyper Transformers Wing Convoy at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Energon Figure Pen===
[[File:TransformersEnergonFigurePen.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Standing up—my one weakness!"]]
*'''Transformers Energon Figure pen''' (2004)

: The Transformers Energon figure pen is based on Optimus Prime in his standard Energon body. About the size of a scout class toy, he transforms from truck mode to robot mode almost identically to his mainline toys, apart from the fact that his feet contain the pen and cannot bend. It's really hard to write with, and almost impossible to pose, even though it has full arm articulation. Amusingly, this figure can position itself to transform into his super robot mode (by flipping his helmet on, opening his chest and flipping his hands in), but because there are no versions of the Prime Force drones in this scale, it's impossible to complete him.

:The pen was manufactured and distributed by Stylus.
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===Role-Play===
[[File:Energon OptimusPrime EnergonBlaster.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Energon Blaster''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Foam Micro Darts (x3)
:In real-life, the Energon Blaster fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf [[wikia:nerf:Micro Dart|Micro Darts]]. It can also "transform" by extending itself, as seen to the right.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed into the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#OptimusPrimeBlaster|"Optimus Prime Blaster"]] in the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]].
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===Hyper Galaxy===
[[File:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle
:The first of several ''Cybertron''-themed candy toys articulated, a non-transforming figure of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their small ''[[Hyper Galaxy]]'' line of candy toys. The figure came with a stick of gum.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-hyper-galaxy-3100/ More information on Hyper Galaxy Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005]''
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[[File:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoysupermode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Super Mode''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessores:'' Left and right cannons.
:The ''Hyper Galaxy'' series also included a figurine of Optimus Prime in his Super Mode. Rather than swivel, Prime's distinctive twin cannons are instead removable, pegging to either his arms or the backs of his wings. This figure also came with chewing gum.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-super-mode-hyper-galaxy-3101/ More information on Hyper Galaxy Galaxy Convoy Super Mode at TFW2005]''
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===Blockformers===
[[File:Blockformers galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, left and right leg armor, left and right leg guns, left and right missile pods
:This Kabaya candy toy of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime transformed into cab mode through disassembling into its component pieces and being rebuilt, hence the line's name of ''[[Blockformers]]''. He came with his hand-held rifle, and a stick of chewing gum. Each figure in the ''Blockformers'' line came with additional pieces that could combine with Prime to either make his trailer in vehicle mode, or convert his robot form into Super Mode. Prime himself came with his missile pod/shoulder brackets, his leg armor and guns, his right cannon came with Leobreaker, his backpack and wings came with [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], his Super Mode head came with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], and his left cannon came with [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-blockformers-3103/ More information on Blockformers Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005].
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===Change Galaxy===
[[File:ChangeGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, left and right leg armor, Super Mode head
:Optimus Prime was the central figure of Kabaya's final ''Cybertron'' candy toy series, ''[[Change Galaxy]]'', which was themed around his combinations with Leobreaker and Wing Saber. In addition to being transformable (again, through partial disassembly), this figure of Prime combines with the ''Change Galaxy'' versions of his partners, forming Savage Claw Mode and Sonic Wing Mode. Prime himself came packaged with an alternate Super Mode head and his leg armour in order to complete his appearance in each of these forms. Additional Super Mode pieces were not created for this line, as that wasn't the point.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-change-galaxy-3108/ More information on Change Galaxy Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005]''
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===Gummy Candy===
[[File:ClassicsGummies.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Optimus Prime was one of three Transformers characters immortalized in [[Gummy Candy]] form by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]]. Released during the time when ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' had just replaced ''Cybertron'' on the toy shelves, Prime's candy depicts him in his ''Cybertron'' body, alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Bumblebee]] and a kooky ''Cybertron/Classics'' Megatron cross-breed. The candies were all sold individually in blister bubbles.
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===Attacktix===
[[File:Attacktix superoptimusprime goldbase.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Intergalactic Showdown, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=SVT05
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Recover - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Heavy Energy Blast)
}}
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:What can one say about a beast of a figure like [[Attacktix]] Super Optimus Prime? With the biggest missile, and probably the best defense in Attacktix, Super Optimus Prime is a devastating figure. This version of the figure is the Gold-based one available only in the Star Wars vs. Transformers pack.

:The SVT05 version of Super Optimus Prime has a gold base and a different power to the Booster version. He's able to recover — standing up if you have another figure in play. In tournament play only one gold-based Attacktix figure may be used per team.

:The mould has four points of articulation; head, shoulders and waist.

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[[File:Attacktix superoptimusprime booster.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF13
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Heavy Energy Blast)
}}
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:The booster version of Super Optimus Prime is nearly identical to the normal version except that it has a black base and a different power. Its power allows you to summon Super Optimus Prime's vehicle form from your backups — ''transforming'' the figure.

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[[File:Attacktix superoptimusprime vehicle.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime (Vehicle)''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF14
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 20/26 (77%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=8
|attacktype=Shooter (Small Missile)
}}
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:Based on Cybertron Optimus Prime's fire truck mode, this figure is basically a support figure for your Super Optimus Prime robot mode figures. The figure's very reliable ''Transform'' power allows a player to get the expensive 40 point Super Optimus Prime figure into play for only 30 points.

:The vehicle mode figure sits on a raised platform that can rotate 360 degrees, and his ladder has limited articulation. His high speed makes him one of the fastest shooters in the game.
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*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
[[File:AttacktixSuperOptimusPrimeSparkAttack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF15
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Recruit -
|cost=50
|speed=6
|attacktype=
}}
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:A redeco of Super Optimus Prime in a scheme evoking the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' "Spark Attack" Apex Armor Optimus Prime PVC was planned for the second wave of Attacktix boosters. Like the rest of the figures in that assortment, it never saw release.

:The version of this piece seen at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] Celebration IV convention was translucent, not opaque, indicating that the stock photograph used an early painted mock-up.

{{canceledattacktix}}
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===Revoltech===
[[File:TF-Revoltech-Super-Link-(Energon)-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Super Link Convoy'''

:Revealed along with [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|G1 Convoy]] and [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Megatron]], a highly articulated figure of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime is a stylized take of the character in the show. Unfortunately, further production of the figure has ceased after the reveal of the prototype.

{{canceledtoy}}
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===Jolibee===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
*The first test shots of Superbase Optimus Prime had a [http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7661 molded and recessed Autobot insignia] on the chest button rather than a flat surface with a tampographed symbol. It is unknown why this change was made.

[[File:MonsterConvoy.jpg|100px|thumb|Arise, Bigfootimus Prime.]]
*One of the earliest ''Armada'' Optimus Prime concepts depicts him as being an ENORMOUSLY HUGE MONSTER TRUCK. Makes one wonder about the origins of the "Monster Convoy" inscription on Super Base Optimus Prime's tires.

*''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime has some design similarities to GaoGaiGar from ''{{w|The King of Braves GaoGaiGar}}'', such as the chin protrusion and cheekguards.

*''Energon'' Optimus Prime's combination with the Prime Force is...well, it's pretty much as close to a Sentai Robo that Transformers has ever gotten. It's also highly reminiscent of Voltron, as noted by our captions for that toy's image. The toy has also been gifted with the unglorious nickname of "Fatimus Prime" in reference to his...odd proportions.
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
*[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/optimus_prime_mini_optimus_prime/ Energon Optimus Prime redeco with Smallest Transformers Optimus Prime gallery]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
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Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys

2019-07-15T09:10:48Z

PZAD457: /* Armada */

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[[File:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hiyaaah...]]
Like [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|other Optimuses]], [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] has a lot of toys.

==Toys==
===Armada===
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[[File:Superbase ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Stand up and be counted, container!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/base/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: The first [[Unicron Trilogy]] Optimus Prime toy transforms into a longnose truck cab of made-up model. His clear-plastic smokestacks can detach and form a double-barrelled pistol that he can hold in [[robot mode]], and a button on top of his head causes his [[mouthplate]] to jiggle up and down as if he were talking (the irony being that while this was a familiar trait of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|G1 cartoon Optimus Prime]], in the ''Armada'' animated series, this Prime's mouthplate remained static when he talked). He can also hold a large cannon that is stored within his [[trailer]], and his chest flips down to reveal a (non-removable) [[Matrix of Leadership/toys|Matrix of Leadership]]. He is packaged with his Mini-Con partner [[Sparkplug (Armada)#Toys|Sparkplug]].

:The toy's primary gimmick is its auto-transforming trailer, which assumes one of three configurations when triggered by an infra-red signal transmitted from the cab robot. Transforming the cab into robot mode will cause the trailer to automatically flip open into a battle station for Mini-Cons, which Prime can stand in the centre of. The base features a central tower with a pop-out artillery emplacement and a mount for Prime's large cannon; a rotating missile-firing turret; two Mini-Con storage bays, one of which featured a manually-activated tab to launch Mini-Cons out; and two live Mini-Con hardpoints, one of which pops up a non-firing turret, the other activating a laser noise.

:Prime's cab and trailer can also combine to form a super robot mode. Transforming the cab into the torso portion sends the transformation command to the trailer, which raises itself up off the ground to become a pair of immobile, statuesque legs (as long as you're not playing with it on carpet), and when the pair are connected, the super-robot head pops up with a metallic shriek sound effect. Pressing the Autobot symbol on the figure's chest activates a pulsing laser sound effect, and the small grey button on his right shoulder illuminates his fist with a red LED, which can illuminate either of his guns, as well as the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword (the Star Saber was specifically cast in clear plastic for this purpose, but in practice, the light failed to carry even halfway up the blade).[[File:Armada JetOptimusMegaweapon toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Gunjob Spacepants!]] Prime's firing missile and Mini-Con activated gimmicks remain accessible in this mode, but look a bit doofy if you deploy them. The initial [[Hasbro]] release of Prime had tabs in its Super Mode shoulders that prevented them from rotating above the horizontal default position, so as not to break the wires that run through the toy's right arm. Coupled with the limited elbow joints, this left Optimus Prime able only to point his weapons towards the ground, and the tabs were removed on subsequent editions of the figure.

:Instead of his trailer, Prime can alternately combine with ''Armada'' [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]], who forms a pair of legs, as "'''Jet Prime'''" ('''Jet Optimus''' on the cartoon, or "'''Jet Convoy'''" if you own the Japanese version). In addition to this, ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)#Toys|Overload]] can form a pair of massive cannons that attach to either Prime's base mode, or mount over the shoulders of his super robot torso (with either his trailer or Jetfire as legs), forming '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon''' (or '''Magna Convoy''').

:[[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s release of Optimus Prime the following year made a few changes, noticeably replacing the gold paint and plastic of the Hasbro toy with bright yellow and much brighter gold. The deco has been tweaked to be a bit closer to the original prototype glimpsed in early catalogs, with yellow added back to cab Prime's feet and the cab grill painted silver, and the Super Mode's waist getting much more paint. This version of the figure was never burdened with the mobility-inhibiting shoulder tabs. Completing the Super Mode combination triggered a new clip of Prime shouting "Convoy, Super Mode!" in Japanese instead of generic mechanical sounds. Late in the run, [[JUSCO]] stores offered this toy with blind-packed "Space Galaxy" versions of the individual [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] members, one toy per box.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Super Base Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Fans typically refer to this mold as "Bendy Prime", but it's really more of a shimmy-shimmy Prime. Mini-Con-activated shimmy-shimmy.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right smokestacks
:This deluxe-size, highly-poseable version of ''Armada'' Optimus Prime is an entirely new mold, retaining the ability to tow Super Base Prime's trailer, though he cannot combine with it. He comes with the Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)#Toys|Over-Run]], who can transform into a gun for him, or can peg onto the [[Powerlinx]] plug on Optimus's back to activate a double-fisted "punching" action (that looks more like hyperactive shrugging). Like the Super Base figure, Prime has a flip down chestplate, but lacks a molded-in Matrix, and his smokestacks can be removed (and in many cases will simply fall off), but cannot peg together as a gun. Shipping in a great many waves throughout most of the later run of the line, Super-Con Optimus became a notorious [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]].

:The figure features a minor design flaw. The forearm parts, which shift up to reveal the robot mode fists, do not lock down after being transformed, and are easily prone to falling back down due to a complete lack of tension to hold them in place.

:The initial release of the figure featured silver lights on his roof; later on, the lights were changed to yellow, and later still, an Autobot emblem was added to the hood of the vehicle. These changes were not made on the Japanese release of the figure, which bore the unfortunate appellation of "STD", meaning "standard".

: This mold was redecoed for inclusion in the ''Cybertron'' and ''Universe'' lines (see below), as well as to create the new characters of ''Armada'' [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)#Toys|Nemesis Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Toys|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/SuperConPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Armada Supercon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Kinpika Convoy''' (Super Base Lucky Draw figure, August 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks
:This Japanese-exclusive [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] golden redeco of Super Base Optimus Prime, whose name means "Shining Golden", was available as a prize in several draws, including a colouring contest held in the pages of ''[[TV Boy]]'' magazine, and in-store lottery draws at Tobu Department Stores. Between the draws, at least 58 "Kinpika" Prime toys are known to have been given away, making it one of the more widely available [[Lucky Draw figure]]s, comparatively speaking. It came packaged in a plain white box, and including all the accessories and features of the standard release of the figure, including a gold-chromed Sparkplug (or "Prime", as he's confusingly known in Japan).

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+super+mode+convoy/1084/gold+super+mode+convoy.html More information on Kinpika Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Powelinx Armadaprime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Dracula Prime?]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Corona Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A late-run extensive redeco of the Super Base ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy, "Powerlinx" Optimus Prime sports the darker color scheme the character takes on in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]] episode "[[Origin]]" following a Mini-Con power-up, but he is not precisely [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]]—the deco would later be fine-tuned with more accurate details for release in Japan as the Magna Convoy DX giftset ([[#MagnaConvoyDX|see below]]). In addition to now sporting fully-mobile Super Mode arms without the movement-impeding tabs, Prime still comes with all his features and accessories, though for this release, his Mini-Con partner Sparkplug got retooled with a new rear chassis and a blinged-out golden chrome body as "Corona Sparkplug".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Powerlinx Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Optimus Prime can't avoid his toy contracts even when he's dead!]]
*'''Crystal Convoy''' (Super-Con, October 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Surge Mini-Con, left and right smokestacks

: A Japanese ''[[TV Magazine]]'' [[exclusive]], this release of the Super-Con class Prime toy has almost all of his parts cast in translucent coloured plastics—hence the 'crystal' moniker—representing the character's disembodied [[spark]] after his destruction in the ''Armada'' cartoon episode "[[Crisis (Armada)|Crisis]]" and resurrection in "[[Miracle]]". What that means for poor Over-Run (or "Surge" in Japan), also cast in translucent plastic, we couldn't say! Available via mail-order, only 5000 pieces were distributed in October of 2003.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act153/ More information on Crystal Convoy at TFKenkon.com]''

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[[File:Armada-optimus-prime-gold-kmart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle for the Matrix''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A K-Mart exclusive set released on "[[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]]" (the day after Thanksgiving, the most hellishly busy shopping day of the year), this set consists of Super Base Optimus Prime, [[Jetfire (Armada)#Toys|Jetfire]], their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)#Toys|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team#Toys|Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)#Toys|Longarm]]. Optimus Prime's red plastics and paint were replaced with gold, the only changes made to anyone in the set. It is this set from which the name of Optimus Prime's combined mode with Jetfire, '''Jet Prime''', comes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/KMartPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Armada MagnaConvoyDX1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I think he needs another gun.]]
*'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MC-XX'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: This set is a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] Japan exclusive, consisting of Powerlinx Optimus Prime (dubbed "Convoy Final Battle Coloration" and redecoed with more show-accurate colours, principally a silver [[mouthplate]] instead of red and varying color saturation from the Hasbro version), a "crystal" version of [[Overload (Armada)#MagnaConvoy|Overload]] ("Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version") made out of transluscent plastics, and an exclusive [[X-Dimensions Micron|X-Dimension]] redeco of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team#XDimension|Street Action Mini-Con Team]]. This set is entirely "new" content not available in the normal mass-retail ''Micron Legend'' line, and is also the last release of "X-Dimension" Mini-Cons. Rather than come with individual bio cards for the various characters, the set came with only a single card for Magna Convoy.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act167/ More information on Convoy Final Battle Coloration at TFKenkon.com]
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act168/ More information on Magna Convoy DX at TFKenkon.com]
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===Fast food promotions===
[[File:Armadatoy happymeal prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2002)
:An extremely simplified version of Optimus Prime, this [[McDonald's]] Happy Meal toy transforms into a trailer-less truck cab. He is formed out of a large percentage of translucent plastic, and can combine with the other Happy Meal Armada toys (Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Smokescreen) into a human (well, robot) pyramid-style configuration, notionally considered a "[[Mighty Robot]]".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:McEnergon-prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Jesus and Santa rolled into one.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2004-2006)
**''Accessories'': Energon Cube, "Mini-Con" remote
:The Happy Meal version of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime features a very similar transformation sequence to his larger figure, though his limited articulation means that his shoulder insignias aren't visible in robot mode when his arms are facing forward. His torso is hollow to contain his electronic "Energon Cube" accessory, which generates effects when activated by remote control. This remote is in the form of the Mini-Con jet [[Wreckage (Energon)|Wreckage]], and can mount on the top of his cab in truck form.

:Unreleased in the United States, Prime and his fellow Happy Meal toys initially appeared in (at least) the [[Netherlands]] in September 2004, before making their way to the [[United Kingdom]] in February 2005, to [[New Zealand]] in March, and to [[Australia]] in November.

:In 2006, the figure was also released in Brazil, albeit as a variant: this one was missing the Energon Cube and even had the plastic tab that holds the cube removed. In addition, the gray plastic is a slightly different shade, and the facial details are a lot crisper.<ref name="happymeal">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/851927-happy-meal-energon-optimus-prime-variant.html Comparison of both versions of the Happy Meal Energon Optimus Prime figure]</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:mcdmexenergonrobotsop.JPG|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's promotion, 2005)
[[File:mcdmexenergonvehiclesop.JPG|left|thumb]]
:Part of the second ''Energon'' Happy Meal promotion, which was only available in some Latin America markets. Optimus Prime features a spring-loaded transformation to robot mode. Given his limited release, he's very rare.

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[[File:Cybertrontoy burgerking optimus.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)
:Available in kids' meals from [[Burger King]], this Optimus Prime transforms into the character's basic fire engine "cab", lacking a trailer or a Super Mode. Made entirely from blue and red plastic, he features only the tiniest token amount of paint, which is used on his windows and wheels.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BKPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Burger King Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Built to Rule===
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[[File:BTR ArmadaPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"My Matrix for a quick death." (How could this happen to me?)]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
:''Armada'' ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a fair approximation of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], but the robot mode is quite inaccurate, due to the very broad, flat Trans-Skeleton with thin, stick-like limbs attached to it. The set came with a very simplistic "Mini-Con" Sparkplug partner kit that did have a more dedicated "Powerlinx" connector than the standard construction pegs, though these are a bit too thin to be used as attachment points for regular Mini-Cons (they stay, sort of, but it's a very loose connection). The 101-piece set also features pressure-launch missile-firing "smokestack" cannons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/BTROptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Built to Rule Armada Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BTR EnergonPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Blocktimus Prime]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Built to Rule, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles''

: The ''Energon'' version of ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Optimus Prime was designed with a much more solid skeleton with larger, blockier limbs. He can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic truck cab with a trailer-mounted, pressure-launch dual-missile cannon (with electronic lights and sounds) to a robot, to basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.

: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the ''Built to Rule'' line overall, the ''Energon'' versions only had a limited, test-market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many Tuesday Morning and Ollie's chain stores at drastically dropped prices.
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===Energon===
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[[File:Energon Prime toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Form feet and legs! Form arms and body! And I'll form... the head!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, 2003, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

: Super class ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Cybertronic short-nosed truck cab. A switch on his back offers four selectable sound effects, each one corresponding to one member of the [[Prime Force]], the four drone vehicles contained within Prime's parallelogram-shaped trailer. A tiny, slightly recessed button above the switch activates the sounds. When Prime transforms to robot mode, the trailer stands upright to become a launch base of sorts for the Prime Force, with three of the trailer's four storage compartments featuring launching mechanisms that propel the vehicles into action. The Prime Force consists of Fire-1, a fire truck with an extending ladder and rotating turret; Copter-2, a helicopter with spinning rotors; Digger-3, a drill tank with a gear-wheel-activated spinning drill; and Submarine-4, a submarine with opening capture claws beneath its bow. The four interchangeable drones can combine with Prime to create his Super Mode; any drone is capable of forming any limb. When in Super Mode, Prime's chest panels are opened, in turn pressing a button on his side that creates more electronic sounds and lights up a red LED in his chest, representing the [[Spark of Combination]].

: Prime is armed with a spring-loaded missile launcher that stores on the rear of his truck mode (which becomes the backpack of his robot mode) when not in use. Like most of the weapons of the ''Energon'' line, it sports a [[5mm post]], allowing it to be held by most every ''Energon'' figure, to combine with assorted other weapons and [[Energon weapon]]s released in the series, and to peg into numerous compatible ports shared by many figures, like the hole in the radar of Prime's own trailer, or even conveniently placed 5mm screw holes like those of the Prime Force.
[[File:Energontoy prime combinations.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
:In lieu of combining with the Prime Force, Optimus Prime can also merge with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in a similar fashion, with Wing Saber splitting into four components that connect to Prime as limbs. Wing Saber's red and white torso components can become arms for Prime while his legs attach to Prime's own, creating Prime's "Flight Mode", but the parts can also be swapped around, with Wing Saber's legs deploying large missile launchers and becoming arms to make Prime's "Fight Mode". Alternately, Prime can combine with ''Energon'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] to form what his packaging calls "Powerlinx Omega Supreme", but which the cartoon named "Optimus Supreme". The Prime Force drones can attach to four connectors on Optimus Supreme's body.

:The earliest releases of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime have no ridges on the inside of the chest windows and a different head sculpt featuring an [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]-style mouth-slit in Prime's mouthplate. This was soon replaced with a full mouthplate, and it was this version of the toy which appeared in the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]] and was released by Takara. Other changes made to Takara's version of the toy involved a chromed front grill, more vibrant plastic colors on Digger-3 and Submarine-4, a darker blue plastic on Prime himself, and more intricate [[paint operation]]s. Takara's release lacks the electronic sound effects seen in Hasbro's version, which were commonly gutted for the Japanese releases of any Autobot toys who had them, though Prime retains his light-up chest.

:The mouth-plated version of this mold was redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Platinum Edition|Optimus Prime]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy sl grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Energon... it's a killer on the thighs, isn't it?]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-13'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: As had first been done in the ''Armada'' line, Takara elected to supplement their release of the Super class Optimus Prime figure with a new-mold Deluxe class toy. Coming without trailer, Prime Force or electronics, this Prime discarded the larger toy's ability to form Super Mode in favor of being able to [[Powerlinx]] with the other compatible toys of the ''Energon'' line, forming either a torso or a pair of legs that the other Autobots could connect to. Like the Deluxe ''Armada'' Prime, this one too was on the small side for its size class, but just as that figure could, this small Prime can still tow the Super class figure's trailer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:STD Grand Convoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|My name is Optimus Prime, and I like energon goodies.]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy & Kicker''' (multi-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SS-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:A slight redeco of Takara's Deluxe-size Optimus Prime was released as part of a special set commemorating both the 20th anniversary of ''Transformers'' and the 30th anniversary of its progenitor, ''[[Microman]]''. Coming with an exclusive metallic redeco of Takara's [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], which was based on the ''Microman'' body, this Prime featured a chromed grill where the original had painted plastic, and supposedly slightly shinier plastics. ''Very'' slightly.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/AnnivGrandConvoy/grandconvoy.htm More information on 20th Anniversary SL Grand Convoy at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

: The SS-03 version of Takara's Deluxe-class Optimus figure, based on the Anniversary release, was released in Hasbro markets in a two pack with the smaller Japanese [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Energon|Megatron]] figure. There are some tiny but notable differences between this and the Anniversary figure; the Hasbro version uses a more neutral dark-gray for the main body as opposed to the Takara version's blue-tinted dark-gray, plain dark-blue plastic rather than dark-blue-with-sparkles, and plain yellow paint for the cab's lights rather than sparkly-yellow/gold.

: This set was a Toys"R"US exclusive in the US, but sold at pretty much any retailer that wanted to carry it elsewhere in the world.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/PXOptimusPrime/pxoptimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy gold grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Gold Grand Convoy''' (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:This golden chromed redeco of the Super class Optimus Prime figure was initially offered as a prize to five lucky winners of a colouring contest held in the pages of the ''TV Magazine''. Additional units were later given away via in-store draws at Toys"R"Us Japan; precisely how many is unknown, but the regularity with which the toy appeared on auction sites throughout 2005 suggests it was quite a few.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+grand+convoy/1094/gold+grand+convoy.html More information on Gold Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Firegrandconvoy.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|I heard red is supposed to be slimming. Is it working?]]
*'''Fire SL Grand Convoy''' (TV Magazine exclusive Deluxe, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:This vibrant red and orange redeco of the Deluxe class Optimus Prime figure was a ''TV Magazine'' exclusive, limited to 3,000 pieces. It shipped in a unique monochrome red version of the traditional ''Super Link'' packaging, and did not include a character card.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act261/ More information on Fire SL Grand Convoy at TFKenkon]''

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[[File:Energontoy gold sl convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version''' (Deluxe Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle

:Released as part of the "W Convoy" campaign ("Double" Convoy, that is!) alongside a silver chrome version of [[Rodimus (Energon)|''Energon'' Rodimus]], this gold chrome "Mēki" ("plating") version of the Deluxe size Optimus Prime toy was available only as a prize in a mail-in [[Robot Point]]s contest. Initially limited to 20 units in the original draw, it appears that many more were made available through toy store drawings, given how many went on to appear on online auction sites through 2005 and 2006.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+sl+grand+convoy/1091/gold+sl+grand+convoy.html More information on SL Grand Convoy Mēki Version at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Energontoy costco prime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|How many times has this set been reused?]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Overload''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: A [[Costco]]-exclusive redeco of the ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy in black, yellow, and brick red, it also came with a redeco of ''Armada'' [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]. It is from this set that the name of Prime's combined form with Overload, '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon''', comes (though the term "megaweapon" first appeared on Powerlinx Optimus Prime's packaging).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/CostcoPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Costco Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energontoy custom color prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grand Convoy Custom Color Version''' (Super Lucky Draw Figure, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''SC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:The color scheme of this special redeco of Super class Optimus Prime was decided through a colouring contest held in the December 2004 issue of ''TV Magazine'', in which entrants coloured in lineart of Prime in the scheme they wanted to see. The winning entry rendered Prime in a... ''distinct'' palette of grey, cream, dark red, and purple chrome, with blue, white, and yellow drones. It was limited to only ten pieces, making it one of the rarer Transformers toys in existence.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+grand+convoy/1105/custom+grand+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Grand Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Copter-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, trailer, rifle, missile

:A redeco of the Super Optimus Prime mold with a primarily red cab, much deeper blue, and a Prime Force uniformly colored in black was planned to be released with ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] as a [[Target]] exclusive. The toy got far enough along in development to have package artwork created by [[Dan Khanna]], which was later revealed online, but it was canceled shortly before making it to full production. Its red, white, and black coloration earned it the festive nickname of "Santa Prime" among fans online.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/energon-autobots-166/optimus-prime-with-mini-optimus-prime-unreleased-4079/ More information on this unreleased Optimus Prime at TFW2005]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertrontoy leader optimus prime.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|"Well... a fire truck is bigger."]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, [[Cyber Key]]

: The first ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Optimus Prime toy transforms into a heavily-armed fire truck of made up origin, topped with two large cannons. The left fires a spring-loaded translucent blue missile, while the right features electronic sound effects and a flashing red LED. The cannons and the sides of the truck fold down to create an unlikely flight mode for the vehicle.

:In true Prime style, the forward portion of the vehicle mode detaches to become Prime himself, while the rear "trailer" transforms into a gun emplacement. In robot mode, the barrel of the truck's left cannon detaches to become a hand-held rifle for Prime, and the figure features an opening chest compartment concealing a removable Matrix of Leadership accessory. Prime's gigantic hands mean that he can't hold it especially ''neatly'', but he can certainly grip hold of it. Atypical of both most Unicron Trilogy figures and indeed, [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Primes]] in general, Prime's hands are ''not'' designed to accommodate weapons with [[5mm post]]s, instead featuring a small peg-hole in his palm that allows him to tightly grip objects designed to fit there, like his own rifle, [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]'s whip, ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's swords, and ''Cybertron'' [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s [[Sparkdrinker|axe]]. However ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's sword hilts will also act as adaptors allowing Prime to hold and use 5mm weapons.

:As this is the Unicron Triogy we're talking about, it should come as no surprise that Prime can transform into a Super Mode by combining with his trailer, which becomes a massive winged backpack and a pair of large boots, generally evocative of [[Ginrai (human)|God Ginrai]]. To complete his Super Mode look, a small lever of the back of Prime's head raises his traditional mouthplate into place, covering his Optimus Primal-style mouth slot, and two "crests" fold out from either side of his helmet. Hasbro's instructions and stock photography for the figure orient the wings so that the two cannons point over Prime's shoulders, but Takara's have wings arcing up past his shoulders, with the cannons slung under his arms. This was the way Prime appeared in the cartoon series, and was the way all subsequent Hasbro redecos of the toy were positioned. In Super Mode, Prime is a rather top-heavy robot, and his hip joints are not that tight, which makes standing him up a challenging prospect.

:Prime comes with a unique Cyber Key, designed after the twin-handled appearance of the Matrix of Leadership, bearing the [[Cyber Key Codes|code]] '''l8p3'''. When inserted into the cannon that the rifle is part of, a pair of additional spring-loaded missile launchers flip down from the its sides. Slotting the key into the electronic cannon opens up the panels covering the front of the barrel, unlocking a different sound with its button is pressed. The paint job of the key is the principal difference between the Hasbro and Takara versions of the figure; the Japanese release features a metallic gold paint border around the key, furthering its resemblance to the Matrix. Other differences include more thoroughly painted knees and leg-armor cannons, yellow-painted signal lights above the cab, a silver paint line across his face, and the use of metal hinges to hold on his wing tips, which were removable on Hasbro's version, and came disconnected in-package.

:In Super Mode, Optimus Prime can combine with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)#Voyager|Leobreaker]] to form "Savage Claw Mode", which sees the feline Autobot become a gigantic clawed arm for his leader. Alternately, if Prime's backpack is removed, he can merge with [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Cybertron|Wing Saber]] into "Sonic Wing Mode", with the aerial ace forming a new winged backpack and chestplate for Optimus, and providing him with new hand-held sword weapons and firing missile launchers that connect to his Super Mode boots. The nature of the combination means that the two partners cannot combine with Prime at once—at least, not without physically removing one of Prime's own arms.

:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:LOC CybertronPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Takara's version pictured on the left, Hasbro's version pictured on the right.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]] Optimus is a very simplified version of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime, with no weapons or trailer, just the front portion of the truck. It transforms into the standard robot mode, with a very similar [[transformation scheme]] to the full-sized toy, and has no useful articulation of the shoulders.

:The figure was released in Japan along with Legends Megatron and [[Starscream (Armada)#Toys|Starscream]], under the "EZ Collection" banner, in the same packaging as the Hasbro release but with a small card insert featuring the Japanese logo and nomenclature, similar to a [[USA Edition]]. As with all the EZ Collection figures, this release features a substantially greater number of paint operations that increase Optimus's resemblance to his larger figure.

: This mold was redecoed to create ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Zone]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:GF MetallicGalaxyConvoy Legends toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|To [[scale]] with something? Blasphemy!]]
*'''Megalo Convoy & Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GC-23'''

: A special metallic-paint version of Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime was included with the Japanese release of ''Cybertron'' Metroplex, as a demonstration of their actual size difference as depicted on the television series.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act378/ More information on Galaxy Convoy Metallic Version at TFKenkon]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold galaxy convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Gold Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:This gold-chrome and clear-plastic redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure was first offered as a prize in a mail-in contest held through ''TV Magazine'' alongside a silver chrome version of the same toy ([[#SilverGF|see below]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', together with "Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version" (again, [[#CustomGF|see below]]).

:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1099/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy silver galaxy convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Silver Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:This silver-chromed redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure first saw the light of day as a prize in a ''TV Magazine'' mail-in, offered alongside a gold chrome version of the same toy ([[#GoldGF|see above]]). Both figures were later made available again as prizes in a second contest in the September 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', together with "Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version" ([[#CustomGF|see below]]). Despite being offered in equal quantities in these contests, this silver version is apparently much harder to come by.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/silver+galaxy+convoy/1797/silver+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Silver Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy custom color convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|It's not that easy being Prime.]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Custom Color Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip
:One of the single rarest Lucky Draw Figures in existence, this "Custom Color" redeco of Super Optimus Prime was limited to only ''one'' in the world. It was the grand prize of a coloring contest held in Septemeber 2005's ''TV Magazine'', in which entrants colored in lineart of Prime with the deco they wanted to see. The winning entry was in green, blue and gold, while ten runners-up received one of five gold or five silver Lucky Draw versions of Prime.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy/1104/custom+colour+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Custom Color Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy ez clear optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''EZ Collection Clear Set''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: A Japanese exclusive multi-pack of "EZ Collection" Megatron, Optimus Prime and Starscream recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Prime's cast, both his blue and red plastics became translucent. A mail-away exclusive to ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in October 2005, the set was limited to 3000 pieces.

::*''[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]

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[[File:Cybertrontoy sonic convoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I'm gorgeously shiny!]]
*'''Sonic Convoy''' (Toys"R"Us exclusive multi-pack, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Trailer/armor, rifle, 3 missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip

:This redeco of Leader-class Optimus Prime replaced most of the plastics in the cab robot with colored translucent equivalents, with chromed silver wrist-pipes, a golden chrome Matrix, and red chrome window frames. His trailer remained opaque, but was cast in much deeper red plastic, with a more metallic silver used for his cannons. He was available only in a Toys"R"Us Japanese exclusive giftset released in October 2005, with a redeco of Wing Saber, and the [[Cobybot|Coby Sen'yō Rumble]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/galaxy-force-cybertrons-341/galaxy-convoy-clear-2412 More information on Sonic Convoy at TFW2005]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy gold ez convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megalo Convoy Gold Version''' (Leader Lucky Draw figure, 2005)
:A golden-chrome redeco of ''Cybertron'' Metroplex was offered as a contest prize in the December 2005 issue of ''TV Magazine'', and came with an equally blinged-out Legends/EZ Collection Optimus Prime figure. Fifteen of this set were available as prizes in the initial contest; a single Metroplex was later offered as one of many prizes in a Takara website contest, but this version came only with the standard metallic paint version of Prime.
::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/gold+galaxy+convoy/1103/gold+galaxy+convoy.html More information on Gold EZ Collection Galaxy Convoy at Lucky Draw Transformers]''

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[[File:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Sowing confusion on message boards everywhere.]]
*'''Galaxy Force Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

:Released in the latter stages of the ''Cybertron'' toyline, this redeco of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure introduced a new colour scheme that several other tail-end releases would emulate. Taking its name from the Japanese version of ''Cybertron'' and with a bio noting that this new body depicts Prime after he embarks on his galaxy-spanning mission at the end of the ''Cybertron'' cartoon, "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime replaces the original toy's blue parts with black and the translucent blue with smokey clear, and moulds several—but not all—grey parts out of red plastic, including the toy's rifles, rail gun covers, missile launchers, and Super Mode leg guns. In the realm of new paint operations, Prime now sports all four Cyber Planet Key symbols on his shoulders, and his unique Matrix-shaped Cyber Key (now with the code '''lo9x''') finally has a gold-painted border, as it had always had in Japan. Additionally, Prime's hip joints were tightened up with this release, making it easier to stand him up in Super Mode.

:Optimus is slightly mistransformed in the image to the right, in vehicle mode his chest windows should be folded round to the sides of the cab to cover the arm sockets.

: This toy was later re-released in a [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] multi-pack ([[##VsCrumplezone|see below]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/GFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Galaxy Force Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron OptimusPrime deluxe toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|You've [[:File:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|already]] [[:File:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|bought]] [[:Nemesis Prime (Armada)|me]] [[:Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Universe|five]] [[:File:Cybertron OptimusPrime deluxe toy.jpg|times!]]]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key

:The first Deluxe Optimus Prime figure in the ''Cybertron'' line was a redeco of ''Armada'' [[#Super-Con|Super-Con ''Armada'' Optimus Prime]], recolored in red and black to resemble the Leader Class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure.

: He does not come with his Mini-Con partner Over-Run in this release; instead, Optimus Prime and his [[wave]]-mate [[Demolishor (Armada)#Cybertron|Demolishor]] debuted a new brand of Cyber Key: [[retool]]ed from the standard Cybertron style key, this version lacked a sculpted [[insignia]], so that any symbol could be [[tampograph]]ed on to it, and featured a [[Mini-Con]]-style [[Powerlinx]] socket on the back, allowing it to operate the figure's formerly-Mini-Con-activated "punching" feature without the figure itself having to be retooled.

: The key sports a tampographed Autobot insignia, a red border, and the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''D56B'''" tampographed on the back. This code, when entered on Hasbro's website, was supposed to unlock additional information on the character or the toy, but due to an error on behalf of Hasbro, it unlocked information intended for Optimus Prime's wave-mate, the aforementioned Deluxe Class Demolishor; Optimus Prime's information was instead unlocked using the code "dt67", which was tampographed on the back of the Cyber Key included with said Demolishor toy.

: As was the case with the ''Universe'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Universe|"Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus]] release of this sculpt, initial shipments of Optimus Prime had the forearms [[Misassembly|swapped]], leaving his elbow joints useless. This was corrected for later shipments. A further [[variant|running change]] saw tampographeded graphics depicting the four planet symbols added to the truck mode's cab.
: This sculpt was later redecoed once again for a 2008 ''Universe'' [[#Universe_.282008.29|multi-pack release]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/DlxOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Deluxe Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertron GFOptimusPrime Legends toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Cause we gotta little ol' convoy, rockin' through the night]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

:Like the Deluxe Class figure before it, this redeco of ''Legends of Cybertron'' Optimus Prime was designed to resemble the Leader class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure, essentially replacing the blue with black, the yellow with silver and adding the Cyber Key symbol tampographs onto his shoulders.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/LOCGFOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on "Galaxy Force" Legends Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Cybertron OptimusPrime beast toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Bananas are the right of all sentient beings.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Jetboard, missile, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: This unusual iteration of Optimus Prime is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' Optimus Primal, transforming into a robotic gorilla in the pseudo-[[technorganic]]-looking style of the other [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] toys. He comes with a Jungle Planet Cyber Key stamped with the code '''d7s9''', which plugs into his flying surfboard accessory to reveal a spring-loaded missile launcher. His brown and cream deco seems inspired by Donkey Kong, while the scar over his [[beast mode]] eye seems intended to homage Peter Jackson's [[King Kong]].

: This figure contains an unusual amount of sculpted detail on the inside of the plastic. The gorilla mode's chest has a ribcage, and the inside of the gorilla's face has a sculpted microphone, which lines up perfectly with the robot mode's head! Also, opening this toy's chest in robot mode reveals sculpted detail resembling the [[Key to Vector Sigma]] as it appeared in [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]].

: While this mold was first released earlier in 2006 as part of the ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' line and is obviously meant to be Optimus Primal, it was developed to fit in with ''Cybertron's'' Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" the ''Beast Wars'' Anniversary release didn't pan out (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

: This mold was also used for [[BotCon 2014]] [[Apelinq (BM)#Timelines|Apelinq]] and [[Primal Prime#Timelines|Primal Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jungle Planet Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy prime wingsaber 2pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Wing Saber''' (multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

:Released in Fall of 2006, this Costco-exclusive two-pack bundled the original version of the Leader-class Optimus Prime figure with his combination partner Wing Saber and a DVD including the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] episode "[[United]]".

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[[File:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Megatron, Soundwave, Jetfire & Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron multi-pack, 2007)

:This four pack of Legend-class Optimus Prime, Megatron, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] was exclusive to [[Target]] stores. All of the toys were identical to their individual releases.
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===Hybrid Style===
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*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''THS-01'''
**[[File:HybridStyletoy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]''Accessories'': Trailer/backpack, leg armor (x2), standard head, Super Mode head, left and right fists, left and right pointing hands, left and right open hands, left and right gripping hands, Matrix of Leadership, Force Chip (x2)

:The first in TakaraTomy's ''[[Hybrid Style]]'' series, Galaxy Convoy is a partly die-cast figure with scaled-down equivalents of the accessories that came with the Leader-class figure. This highly-intricate figure retains all the transformation abilities of the original figure—vehicle, flight mode, robot, and Super Mode—and even its Cyber Key-activated features (even coming with two keys so they can be deployed simultaneously), with additional touches like spring-loaded mechanisms that snap his cannons into place, and hand-grips on the weapons for Super Mode. While he does lack electronics or firing missiles, Prime still includes his Matrix, super-tiny yet still removable, and has four alternate sets of hands: two clenched fists, two with pointing index fingers, two with splayed palms, and two curved hands for holding his various weapon handles. Given the figure's small size, a reconfigurable head was infeasible, so it also comes with an alternate Super Mode head with a mouthplate and crests deployed, though the standard head must be attached in order for the figure to be transformed to vehicle mode.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/HybridGalaxyConvoy/galaxyconvoy.htm More information on Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy at TFU.info]
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===Classics===
[[File:Classicstoy legends cybertron prime.jpg|thumb|125px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)

: Bizarrely enough, Optimus Prime was one of three ''Cybertron'' Legends toys straight-released in ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' packaging, though with the modifier "Cybertron Collection" printed on the cardfront. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.
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===Transformers (2007)===
[[File:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)

: A Target exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], Legends of Cybertron Megatron and [[Megatron (Movie)/toys|Movie Legends Megatron]]. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[File:Universe2008toy BftCPK optimus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Battle for the Cyber Planet Keys''' (Sam's Club exclusive multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Left and right smokestacks, Cybertron Cyber Key

: For ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'', a redeco of the ''Armada'' Super-Con [[#SuperCon|Optimus Prime]] in more Generation 1-inspired colors was released in a [[Sam's Club]] exclusive five-pack alongside [[Runamuck (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Runamuck]], [[Longrack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Longrack]], [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Blurr (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Blurr]]. Optimus was the only toy in the set different from the original releases. He came with a translucent red version of the remolded style of Cyber Key previously included with this mold's release during the ''Cybertron'' line, featuring a Powerlinx port to activate his punching gimmick.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/SamsClubOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Universe Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Universe2008CybOptimusPrimeAndCrumplezone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs Crumplezone''' (Costco exclusive multi-pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Trailer/armor, rifle, three missiles, Matrix of Leadership, Cyber Key

: This Costco exclusive set contains [[#LeaderGalaxyForce|Leader-class "Galaxy Force" Optimus Prime]] and the original [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|''Cybertron'' Crumplezone]]. Both toys were unchanged from their previous individual releases.
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===Bot Shots===
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[[File:BotShots JumpShot Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''515'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''625'''
***''Sword strength'': '''475'''

: Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Optimus Prime is heavily based on ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], transforming from a robot armed with a gun, into a futuristic firetruck. As a Jump Shot, he springs up when auto-transforming.

:He was redecoed into [[Ultra_Magnus_(G1)/toys#Bot_Shots|Ultra Magnus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSJSOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jump Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BotShots 3pack Optimus Prime.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Cindersaur / Autobot Jazz''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP008'''
***''Fist strength'': '''404'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''854'''
***''Sword strength'': '''362'''

: Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 three-packs, this redeco of Jump Shot Optimus Prime has a brighter red, a painted silver forehead crest and "nose-strap", blue windows, and glossy blue paint on his legs, head, and firefighting section, among other minor deco changes. He comes with [[Cindersaur (G1)|Jump Shot Cindersaur]] and [[Jazz (G1)/toys#SuperBot|Super Bot Autobot Jazz]].

:The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSJS3pkOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on 3-pack Jump Shot Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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===Platinum Edition===
[[File:PlatinumEditiontoy-YOTSOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Platimus.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Year of the Snake exclusive, 2013)
**''Accessories:'' Firetruck drone, helicopter drone, drill tank drone, submarine drone, trailer, rifle, missile

: ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" Optimus Prime is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Super Class Optimus Prime]]. In lieu of combining with his drones, Optimus Prime can also combine with ''Platinum Edition'' [[Omega Supreme (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Omega Supreme]] to form what his instructions ''also'' call "Super Optimus Prime". The drones are color-matched to Omega Supreme, and can attach to four connectors on his body. In an undocumented feature, Prime can also merge with ''Energon'' [[Wing Saber (Energon)#Energon|Wing Saber]].

:Though the [[stock photography]] shows the original mouthed-face head and smooth inner chest windows, the final toy uses the face-plated head and ridged inner windows. The [[packaging]]'s [[bio]] is every [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] bio ever (well, [[Optimus Prime (SG)|mostly]]), [[Ask Vector Prime]] would eventually declare him to be a version of Unicron Trilogy Optimus.

:''Platinum Edition'' Optimus Prime is exclusive to BigBadToyStore and Amazon.com in America, but was also released at Philippine mass retail in limited quantities, in Australia as a Kmart exclusive and in Canada as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive.

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===Kre-O===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Mini-Con Combiners, unreleased)
**''Accessories'': Bazooka, [[Phaser (weapon)|phaser]], Uzi, scoped pistol, [[Klingon]] blaster

:"Mini-Con Combiner"' Optimus comes with one standard Kreon and four ''Cityville''-syle mini-Kreons of the same character, each one a different incarnation from various franchises. With some extra parts, the mini-Kreons become limbs to make a larger combiner-bot.

: Two of his limbs are based on ''Armada'' Optimus Prime; one "normal" (Inferno helmet), one pre-[[Earth]]-body (Knock Out helmet). The main torso-bot is based on Generation 1 Optimus's original body. Another limb-bot is based on [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|live-action Optimus]] (Soundwave helmet), and the remaining one (Ironhide helmet)... actually looks to be based on the Optimus-like-but-not-Optimus [[Micromaster]] [[Overload (G1)|Overload]]! The heck?

: Unfortunately, the Mini-Con Combiners apparently never saw release anywhere.
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===Generations===
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFC-S40-Leader-Class-Galaxy-Upgrade-Optimus-Prime.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Technically not ''Cybertron'' Optimus]]
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:The [[2019]] ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' subline of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' includes "Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime", which is based heavily on ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime in all three modes.

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF armada primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full color and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

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*'''Convoy (Cybertron Mode)'''{{fact}} (2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A rare "[[chase figure|Secret Figure]]" of Optimus in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the first [[First Encounter|two]] [[Metamorphosis (Armada)|episodes]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was also available in the ninth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. This figure has a new torso, shoulders, and arm-pipes, and omits the wheels on his legs. It could only be found in one out of every ten cases, taking the place of the full-color version of the regular Prime figure in that assortment.

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*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A PVC of Prime in his Super Mode was part of the tenth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave, continuing the ''Armada'' theme of the previous one. As with the first figure, he was available in both full colour and pewter variants, one of each of which could be found in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

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*'''Convoy Super Mode w/ Star Saber'''{{fact}} (2003)
**''Act'': '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:Prime filled one of the chase figure slots for the tenth wave as well. This rare figure was the same as the regular Super Mode PVC, except instead of wielding his Convoy Gun, Prime was armed with the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword. As with the previous chase figure, it could only be found in one out of every ten cases, and took the place of the full-colour Prime figure in that assortment.
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:MegaSCF armada primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy Supermode''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con, Convoy Gun, two clenched fists, two open hands
:A five-inch tall, non-transforming highly-articulated PVC figure of Optimus Prime in his Super Mode was the eighth entry in Takara's ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' series. In addition to a non-transforming figurine of Sparkplug, Optimus comes with two sets of alternate hands—one set with spread palms, one curled into fists—and is armed with his Convoy Gun, which can either peg into his right fist (and ''only'' his right fist) or onto his back.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part3/act61/index.php More information on Mega SCF Convoy Super Mode at TFKenkon.com]''

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*'''Convoy Normal Mode''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Accessories:'' Star Saber, Convoy Gun
:A ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' of Prime in his "normal mode" was released a few months after the first figure. He came with a translucent blue Star Saber, and a much larger version of the Convoy Gun accessory, creating a sense of comparative scale, even though he's the same height as the Super Mode figure. Like the Super Mode figure, only his right fist has a peg-hole in it, so he can't hold both weapons at once.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act132/ More information on Mega SCF Convoy at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[File:QRobo armada prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:Optimus Prime was one of only two ''Armada''-theme figures in the otherwise Generation 1-centric ''[[Q-Robo Collection]]'' line of [[super deformed]] PVC figurines, the other being ''Armada'' Megatron. Like all the figures in the series, Prime featured articulation in the neck and shoulders, and was also available in a translucent colored plastic: as an Autobot, Optimus came in translucent red, but was also uniquely available in a golden metallic "pewter" variant as the wave's solitary rare chase figure. All ''Q-Robo'' figures were sold in sets of two, one full-color figure and one translucent one, blindpacked in a plastic capsule.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Big Transformers===
[[File:BigTF optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Convoy Gun
:A non-transforming PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released by Japanese confectionery company [[Kabaya]] in the first wave of their ''[[Big Transformers]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. He comes armed with his "Convoy Gun", and was packaged with fizzy "Ramune" candy.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Prime Mini-Con
:The first wave of ''Big Transformers'' also included a figure of Prime in his Super Mode. In addition to being able to hold the standard figure's Convoy Gun, Super Mode Prime comes with an unpainted figurine of vehicle mode Sparkplug that can attach to the hardpoints on his shoulders, or to any of the other figures in the wave.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part4/act78/index.php More information on Big Transformers wave 1 at TFKenkon.com]''

*'''Jet Convoy''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
:A figure of Prime combined with Jetfire was released as part of the second ''Big Transformers'' wave, which came with no accessories of its own, but could hold any of the weapons released with the other second wave figures, including Jetfire's gun, the Star Saber, the Skyboom, and the Requiem Blaster. As with the first wave figures, he came packaged with Ramune candy.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act138/ More information on Big Transformers wave 2 at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Mini Car Collection===
[[File:MiniCarCollection optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|No-Parkimus Prime on the left, and Pickupmus Prime on the right.]]
*'''Convoy''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:French die-cast model producers [[Majorette]] teamed with Kabaya to produce the ''[[Transformers Mini Car Collection]]'', a line of ''Armada''-themed die-cast vehicles, all of which were redecos of pre-existing Majorette toys. Prime was a redeco of Majorette toy #256—a long-nosed tow truck—in his traditional red and blue, now bearing the Autobot insignia, the ''Micron Legend'' logo, and an image of the Autobot leader on its hood. The toy came with a pack of gum.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (die-cast vehicle, 2003)
:A second die-cast vehicle representing Prime was also part of the ''Mini Car Collection'', this one a red redeco of Majorette toy #291, a Chevrolet K-10 pick-up. To distinguish it from the other Optimus vehicle, this one is randomly allocated the "Super Mode" label, and features an image of the leader in his powered-up form on is hood in addition to the Autobot symbol and series logo.
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===Transformers Figure===
[[File:Omron optimus primes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:A non-transforming 5" PVC figurine of Optimus Prime was released by [[Omron Entertainment]] as part of their simply-named ''[[Transformers Figure]]'' line of gaming arcades prizes. Despite there being a nationwide commercial for the figures, their distribution was poor, and not many arcades actually wound up carrying them.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act127/ More information on Omron PVC figures from TFKenkon.com]

===Transformers Die Cast Figure===
*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:In addition to their range of PVCs, Omron also released a small line of solid [[die-cast]] metal figures. A golden version of Optimus was part of this ''[[Transformers Die Cast Figure|Die Cast Figure]]'' line, clocking in at about 3.5" tall.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-pvc-300/convoy-micron-legend-omron-diecast-5958/ More information on die-cast Omron Optimus Prime at TFW2005.com]
===Mascot Keychain===

*'''Convoy''' (2003)
:Omron also released a series of 2.5" tall ''Armada''-themed PVC figurines as the ''[[Mascot Keychain]]'' line, including Optimus Prime.

===Transformers Strap===
*'''Megatron''' (2003)
:Omron's keychains were not limited to soft plastic, with die-cast versions of the same characters from the ''Mascot Keychain'' line being made available in their ''[[Transformers Strap]]'' range. This Prime is pretty much identical to the ''Die Cast Figure'' version of the character, just a little smaller—about 2.5" in height—and with the addition of a keychain with a wrist-strap.
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[File:BattleforCybertron optimus piece.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Optimus Prime was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===Panini Armada comic free toy===
*'''--''' (2003)
:The cancelled 10th issue of the [[Transformers: Armada (Panini)|Panini Armada comic]] was to come with either a free glowing self-assembly Megatron or Optimus Prime model.
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===Flashlight Keychain===
[[File:Armada optimusprime keychain.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers Armada Flashlight Keychain'''

: Distributed by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Prime's Armada form. It has rotation joints at the neck and shoulders. Pressing a button on Prime's back activates a light located between his feet. He has a keychain protruding from between his shoulder blades. Handy!
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===Bubble Twist===
[[File:BubbleTwist optimusprime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2003)
:A small solid-color PVC figurine of Optimus Prime in Super Mode was among the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] toys available with [[Bubble Twist]] bubble gum, produced by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Cap Candy]] and only available at Toys"R"Us. Like all figures in the series, Optimus was available in red, blue, purple, grey and black.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=2059 More information on Bubble Twist at TFormers.com]''
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===DX Transformers===
[[File:DXTF grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grand Convoy''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Convoy Gun

:This small version of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[DX Transformers]]'' line of candy toys. Prime transforms in the same manner as the larger ''Energon'' figures do, though his arms have to be removed at the shoulder and reinserted into his back to form truck mode. The Prime Force were sold in a separate set in the ''DX Transformers'' series, and can combine with Prime to form his Super Mode. Optimus came with a stick of gum.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/grand-convoy-dx-transformer-2907/ More information on DX Transformers Grand Convoy at TFW2005]''
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===Pla-Kit Collection===
[[File:Plakit grand convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Grand Convoy Super Mode''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''ID number:'' '''PKS 01'''
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, Convoy Gun, 3 "bullets", [[Energon star]], standard robot mode feet (x2), standard mode head, Super Mode head, antenna

: This miniature model kit of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime comes unassembled and unpainted, moulded mainly from white, red and black plastic and featuring some stickers for essential detail. Standing at around 4.5 inches tall, he comes with his Prime Force drones and can combine with them in the usual ways; while Fire-1, Gyro-2 and Digger-3 are moulded in their normal colours, Submarine-4 is stuck being black, and like every other non-color-molded, non-stickered detail on the kit, must be painted by the buyer. Prime's transformation involves removing his feet and head (an alternate Super Mode head is included, as his antenna does not transform into a helmet), and he does not come with a trailer for the Prime Force, but his gun can shoot small orange plastic BBs via a pressure-launching mechanism, and he comes with a small gold-chromed Energon star that fits onto his left shoulder. The kit also comes with "Episode 1" of the "[[Optimus Prime VS Scourge]]" mini-comic, printed on the back of the instructions.

:The kit was later [[redeco]]ed into Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version (see below) and [[Grand Scourge]], which came with episode 2 of the Convoy VS Scourge story.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks01.htm More information on Pla-Kit Grand Convoy Super Mode at Autobase Aichi]''

*'''Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version''' (Pla-Kit Collection, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Fire-1, Gyro-2, Digger-3, Submarine-4, Convoy Gun, 3 "bullets", [[Energon star]], standard robot mode feet (x2), standard mode head, Super Mode head, antenna

:A redeco (or should that be ''de''-deco?) of the Grand Convoy Super Mode Pla-Kit, Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version was available exclusively on July 17th and 18th at the Japanese convention, Kodansha Super Chara Festival 2004 ("K-Fest"). It is a solid white version of the normal model kit, possessing all the features of the normal figure, which was intended to be used in a customization/painting contest held at the convention. It lacks the comic of the normal release.

:The Grand Convoy Pla-Kit was also used to make Grand Scourge.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/pks01white.htm More information on Pla-Kit Grand Convoy Super Mode White Version at Autobase Aichi]''

===Super Real Figure===
[[File:WingConvoySuperRealFigure.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Wing Convoy Super Real Figure''' (TV-Kun exclusive, 2004)

:Wing Convoy Super Real Figure (ウイングコンボイ超リアルフィギュア, ''Wing Convoy chou Real Figure'') is a PVC of Optimus Prime combined with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] in Flight Mode. It was sold exclusively with the August issue of ''[[TV-Kun]]'' magazine, first on sale July 1st, 2004.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_televi.htm More information on Wing Convoy Super Real Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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[[File:WingConvoyOriginalFigure.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I sure am Optimus Prime. Yesiree.]]
*'''Wing Convoy Original Figure''' (JUSCO exclusive, 2004)

:A [[redeco]] of the Wing Convoy Super Real Figure, Wing Convoy Original Figure (ウイングコンボイオリジナルフィギュア) was available at JUSCO department stores starting on July 30th 2004. The figure was available with purchase of a Wing Saber figure, and came in a plastic baggie, rather unattractively scotch-taped inside the toy's packaging. A sticker was placed on Wing Saber's packaging to note the promotion.

:Despite being sold as Wing Convoy/Optimus Prime, the figure's color scheme bears a striking resemblance to that of [[Grand Scourge]], whose model kit was on sale the same month.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/wingfig_jusco.htm More information on Wing Convoy Super Original Figure at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Chupa Chups===
[[File:Chupachups optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|That's pretty barbaric, isn't it? Poor bastard.]]
*'''Transformers Armada Spin Pop Candy''' (2004)
:Produced by the [[Chupa Chups]] lollipop company, this small version of Prime is essentially a battery-powered "holder" for lollipops, which fit behind his head and are spun around by a motor that activates when his pelvis is pressed. Prime has articulation in his shoulders, and his fists feature small holes that allow him to hold and store two more lollipops, in addition to the strawberry sucker he comes with. Weirdly, his [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] compartment is open instead of having the grill front-and-center.

::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act263/ More information on Optimus Prime spin pop at TFKenkon]''

*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
:This opening clamshell case of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime's head contains a Chupa Chups lollipop inside, and has a clasp attached to it that can be hooked to your belt or backpack.

*'''Transformers Cybertron Mini Spin Pop Candy''' (2006)

:This ''Cybertron'' spin pop consists of a generic handle with an Optimus Prime sticker, topped with a figurine of Prime through which the included lollipop slots. When the handle is squeezed, a manual gear mechanism spins both the figure and lollipop—no batteries necessary! The handle was also redecoed in orange for a Megatron spin pop, with a figure of the Decepticon leader on top.
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===Hyper Transformers===
[[File:HyperTransformers optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Wing Convoy Cannon Mode''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessories:'' Shoulder cannons (x2)

:Kabaya's second candy toy of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime was released as part of the ''[[Hyper Transformers]]'' series. This non-transforming figurine depicts Prime in his lesser-seen combined mode with Wing Saber: "Fight Mode", as Hasbro called it, or "Cannon Mode" in Japan. The figure's shoulder cannons came on a separate sprue in-package and had to be removed by the buyer. Prime's head can be removed and attached to the ''Hyper Transformers'' Omega Supreme figure, creating Optimus Supreme. As a candy toy, Prime came with a stick of gum.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/energon/kabaya_hyper.htm More information on Hyper Transformers Wing Convoy at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Energon Figure Pen===
[[File:TransformersEnergonFigurePen.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|"Standing up—my one weakness!"]]
*'''Transformers Energon Figure pen''' (2004)

: The Transformers Energon figure pen is based on Optimus Prime in his standard Energon body. About the size of a scout class toy, he transforms from truck mode to robot mode almost identically to his mainline toys, apart from the fact that his feet contain the pen and cannot bend. It's really hard to write with, and almost impossible to pose, even though it has full arm articulation. Amusingly, this figure can position itself to transform into his super robot mode (by flipping his helmet on, opening his chest and flipping his hands in), but because there are no versions of the Prime Force drones in this scale, it's impossible to complete him.

:The pen was manufactured and distributed by Stylus.
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===Role-Play===
[[File:Energon OptimusPrime EnergonBlaster.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime Energon Blaster''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Foam Micro Darts (x3)
:In real-life, the Energon Blaster fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf [[wikia:nerf:Micro Dart|Micro Darts]]. It can also "transform" by extending itself, as seen to the right.

:This toy was [[redeco]]ed into the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#OptimusPrimeBlaster|"Optimus Prime Blaster"]] in the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]].
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===Hyper Galaxy===
[[File:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle
:The first of several ''Cybertron''-themed candy toys articulated, a non-transforming figure of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime was released by Kabaya as part of their small ''[[Hyper Galaxy]]'' line of candy toys. The figure came with a stick of gum.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-hyper-galaxy-3100/ More information on Hyper Galaxy Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005]''
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[[File:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoysupermode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy Super Mode''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''2'''
**''Accessores:'' Left and right cannons.
:The ''Hyper Galaxy'' series also included a figurine of Optimus Prime in his Super Mode. Rather than swivel, Prime's distinctive twin cannons are instead removable, pegging to either his arms or the backs of his wings. This figure also came with chewing gum.

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-super-mode-hyper-galaxy-3101/ More information on Hyper Galaxy Galaxy Convoy Super Mode at TFW2005]''
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===Blockformers===
[[File:Blockformers galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, left and right leg armor, left and right leg guns, left and right missile pods
:This Kabaya candy toy of ''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime transformed into cab mode through disassembling into its component pieces and being rebuilt, hence the line's name of ''[[Blockformers]]''. He came with his hand-held rifle, and a stick of chewing gum. Each figure in the ''Blockformers'' line came with additional pieces that could combine with Prime to either make his trailer in vehicle mode, or convert his robot form into Super Mode. Prime himself came with his missile pod/shoulder brackets, his leg armor and guns, his right cannon came with Leobreaker, his backpack and wings came with [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], his Super Mode head came with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], and his left cannon came with [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]].

::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-blockformers-3103/ More information on Blockformers Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005].
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===Change Galaxy===
[[File:ChangeGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Galaxy Convoy''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, left and right leg armor, Super Mode head
:Optimus Prime was the central figure of Kabaya's final ''Cybertron'' candy toy series, ''[[Change Galaxy]]'', which was themed around his combinations with Leobreaker and Wing Saber. In addition to being transformable (again, through partial disassembly), this figure of Prime combines with the ''Change Galaxy'' versions of his partners, forming Savage Claw Mode and Sonic Wing Mode. Prime himself came packaged with an alternate Super Mode head and his leg armour in order to complete his appearance in each of these forms. Additional Super Mode pieces were not created for this line, as that wasn't the point.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/other-kabaya-cybertrons-445/galaxy-convoy-change-galaxy-3108/ More information on Change Galaxy Galaxy Convoy at TFW2005]''
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===Gummy Candy===
[[File:ClassicsGummies.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

:Optimus Prime was one of three Transformers characters immortalized in [[Gummy Candy]] form by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]]. Released during the time when ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' had just replaced ''Cybertron'' on the toy shelves, Prime's candy depicts him in his ''Cybertron'' body, alongside [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys|Generation 1 Bumblebee]] and a kooky ''Cybertron/Classics'' Megatron cross-breed. The candies were all sold individually in blister bubbles.
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===Attacktix===
[[File:Attacktix superoptimusprime goldbase.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Intergalactic Showdown, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=SVT05
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Recover - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Heavy Energy Blast)
}}
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:What can one say about a beast of a figure like [[Attacktix]] Super Optimus Prime? With the biggest missile, and probably the best defense in Attacktix, Super Optimus Prime is a devastating figure. This version of the figure is the Gold-based one available only in the Star Wars vs. Transformers pack.

:The SVT05 version of Super Optimus Prime has a gold base and a different power to the Booster version. He's able to recover — standing up if you have another figure in play. In tournament play only one gold-based Attacktix figure may be used per team.

:The mould has four points of articulation; head, shoulders and waist.

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[[File:Attacktix superoptimusprime booster.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF13
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 8/26 (31%) success ratio
|cost=40
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Heavy Energy Blast)
}}
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:The booster version of Super Optimus Prime is nearly identical to the normal version except that it has a black base and a different power. Its power allows you to summon Super Optimus Prime's vehicle form from your backups — ''transforming'' the figure.

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[[File:Attacktix superoptimusprime vehicle.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Super Optimus Prime (Vehicle)''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF14
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Transform - 20/26 (77%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=8
|attacktype=Shooter (Small Missile)
}}
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:Based on Cybertron Optimus Prime's fire truck mode, this figure is basically a support figure for your Super Optimus Prime robot mode figures. The figure's very reliable ''Transform'' power allows a player to get the expensive 40 point Super Optimus Prime figure into play for only 30 points.

:The vehicle mode figure sits on a raised platform that can rotate 360 degrees, and his ladder has limited articulation. His high speed makes him one of the fastest shooters in the game.
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*'''Super Optimus Prime''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
[[File:AttacktixSuperOptimusPrimeSparkAttack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF15
|faction=Autobot
|class=Warrior
|special=Recruit -
|cost=50
|speed=6
|attacktype=
}}
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:A redeco of Super Optimus Prime in a scheme evoking the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' "Spark Attack" Apex Armor Optimus Prime PVC was planned for the second wave of Attacktix boosters. Like the rest of the figures in that assortment, it never saw release.

:The version of this piece seen at the [[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]] Celebration IV convention was translucent, not opaque, indicating that the stock photograph used an early painted mock-up.

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===Revoltech===
[[File:TF-Revoltech-Super-Link-(Energon)-Convoy.jpg|upright=1.22|thumb]]
*'''Super Link Convoy'''

:Revealed along with [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|G1 Convoy]] and [[Megatron_(G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Megatron]], a highly articulated figure of ''Energon'' Optimus Prime is a stylized take of the character in the show. Unfortunately, further production of the figure has ceased after the reveal of the prototype.

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===Jolibee===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Jollibee promotion, 2007)
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==Notes==
*The first test shots of Superbase Optimus Prime had a [http://www.behindthetoys.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7661 molded and recessed Autobot insignia] on the chest button rather than a flat surface with a tampographed symbol. It is unknown why this change was made.

[[File:MonsterConvoy.jpg|100px|thumb|Arise, Bigfootimus Prime.]]
*One of the earliest ''Armada'' Optimus Prime concepts depicts him as being an ENORMOUSLY HUGE MONSTER TRUCK. Makes one wonder about the origins of the "Monster Convoy" inscription on Super Base Optimus Prime's tires.

*''Cybertron'' Optimus Prime has some design similarities to GaoGaiGar from ''{{w|The King of Braves GaoGaiGar}}'', such as the chin protrusion and cheekguards.

*''Energon'' Optimus Prime's combination with the Prime Force is...well, it's pretty much as close to a Sentai Robo that Transformers has ever gotten. It's also highly reminiscent of Voltron, as noted by our captions for that toy's image. The toy has also been gifted with the unglorious nickname of "Fatimus Prime" in reference to his...odd proportions.
{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]
*[http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d75/binalternator/unreleased/optimus_prime_mini_optimus_prime/ Energon Optimus Prime redeco with Smallest Transformers Optimus Prime gallery]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Costco exclusives]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]
[[Category:Kmart exclusives]]
[[Category:Matrix bearers]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Revelation (episode)

2019-07-13T13:38:20Z

PZAD457: /* Differences with Galaxy Force */

{{disambig3|Revelation}}
{{episode|
|series=Cybertron
|ep=26
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=27
|title="Revelation"
|japanese=宇宙滅亡へのカウントダウン
|romaji=Uchū Metsubō he no Countdown
|translation=Countdown to Universal Destruction
|image=Cyb ep26 death machine gun.jpg
|caption=Oh. They ''weren't'' lucky.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Atsushi Nakayama]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 9]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[October 24]], 2005 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''As if searching for Starscream and decoding a mysterious message from Cybertron wasn't trouble enough for the Autobots, Megatron and the Decepticons are free and back on Earth!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep26 you shall not pass.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|I think the giant alien robots can handle ''one'' shady government agent just fine, Bud.]]

Out in space, riding atop an asteroid, [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] leads [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] to the sphere holding [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and the other [[Decepticon]]s prisoner. Scourge's flame breath and axe fail to even make a dent in the globe, but Megatron knows that it is only a matter of time until he is free.

On [[Earth]], the [[Autobot]]s are confronted by [[Mike Franklin|Colonel Franklin]], who tells them his story. As a child, he fell into the [[Green River Rapids]], and was rescued by a shadowy figure that changed shape into a helicopter. Nobody ever believed his story, but he knew what he had seen was real, and dedicated himself to finding other such stories. As he grew older, he joined the military to further his search for the truth, and now, it's standing right in front of him. It even turns out that his rescuer was [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]! Now that everyone at last realizes that Colonel Franklin is on the side of the angels, he offers up all his military resources to help the Autobots find [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and the stolen [[Omega Lock]] and [[Cyber Planet Key]]s.

[[File:Cyb ep26 starscream with key.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"And now to spend episode after episode standing around this thing glowing!"]]

In the seas of the South Pacific, one of the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s awakened by Starscream, the wily [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]], is out looking for some fun, and scans a human speedboat for an [[alternate mode]]. As she is enjoying the sun and surf, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] appears in the sky overhead. They fight briefly, before Thunderblast suddenly vanishes into thin air. Jetfire transmits the info to the Autobot base, where [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] deduces that Thunderblast has disappeared into a [[Camouflage Shield]] that is hiding something in the middle of the ocean. That something, as we soon learn, is a volcanic island that Starscream is using as a staging base, to which Thunderblast returns, arriving just in time to witness Starscream adding the Earth's Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock. As in the past, the addition of the key causes the lock to open a [[space bridge]], launching a beam of energy into space, and into the heart of the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]]. Across the galaxy, on [[Velocitron]], on [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] and on Earth, a space bridge portal hangs in the sky, displaying the terrifying image of the black hole to all onlookers. Concerns over the secrecy of the Autobots' mission have to be put on the back burner, however, when a strange energy burst is detected by the Autobots' computers. Despite fears that it has come from the black hole or the space bridge, it turns out that it is an encrypted signal sent back from Cybertron itself, a response to the original signal the Omega Lock sent out in the past.

In space, Scourge and Megatron combine their power, striking the sphere from within and without simultaneously. The tactic succeeds in shattering the sphere, freeing the Decepticons within, and Megatron immediately plans to head for Earth and revenge himself upon Starscream. Scourge requests that he be allowed to join Megatron, as he hungers to visit new worlds and experience new challenges. Megatron permits it, and the group leaves through a [[dimension gate]].

[[File:Cyb ep26 message.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|The Autobots were prepared for Decepticon hacks but 4chan's DDoS attack was beyond their ken.]]

Back on Earth, while [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] randomly reveals he's ''not'' from Cybertron after all, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Vector Prime]] have decrypted all they can of the signal from Cybertron, which seems to be telling the Autobots to bring the Omega Lock and Cyber Planet Keys back to the planet. Of course, they have to get them back from Starscream, first...but before they can start making plans to do so, Megatron's dimension gate appears in the sky above [[Niagara Falls]]. Acting quickly, Prime's team calls upon the help of several refugee Autobots to evacuate the humans out of the surrounding area with warnings of a tornado, after which Scattorshot surrounds it with a camouflage shield to hide what is about to transpire. The Autobots roll out for Niagara Falls and meet Megatron's forces there, but when both sides admit that there are more pressing concerns at hand, the Decepticons attempt to depart. As letting them go is not an option, Optimus Prime opens fire on their dimension gate, collapsing it, and starting off a major battle. As [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] deal with Crumplezone and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] clash with Scourge, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] is confronted by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and almost paralyzed with shock. Vector Prime comes to his aid, and Landmine reveals that he practically raised Mudflap back on Cybertron.

[[File:Cyb ep26 machine gunned.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Thanks Megs, we wanted some new toys!" "No problem, guys!"]]

Megatron and Prime go head-to-head, meanwhile, but their battle is interrupted by Red Alert, Scattorshot and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], who entreat their leader to help Leobreaker and Snarl, who have been trapped by Scourge's flame, while they hold off Megatron. Prime does so, and the three Autobot troops give a surprisingly good account of themselves against the much more powerful Decepticon leader. As his rage at being thwarted by weaker warriors boils over, Megatron taps into the power of the Omega Lock and Earth's Cyber Planet Key. The Lock fires a beam of energy around the planet, which strikes Megatron and unlocks in him a new [[Cyber Key]] Power: a powerful machine gun that he uses to mow down Hot Shot, Red Alert and Scattorshot in one deadly volley. Optimus Prime turns in time to see his warriors fall, and charges at Megatron with a howl of fury...
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (7)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (8)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (12)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (14)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (18)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (19)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (20)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (22)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (23)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (24)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (25)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (26)
*[[Vector Prime]] (30)
*[[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] (31)
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] (32)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] (33)
*[[Phreaker|Payphone Autobot]] (34)
*Trash bin Autobot (35)
*[[Joyride (Cybertron)|Motorcycle refugee]] (36)
*[[Signal Lancer]] (37)
*Sports car Autobots (38-40)

|c2=
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (1)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (2)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (3)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (4)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (5)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (6)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (27)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (28)
*Hundreds of [[Ancient Decepticon]]s

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (9)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (10)
*[[Mike Franklin|Colonel Franklin]] (11)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (15)
*[[Lucy Suzuki]] (17)
*Franklin's father (21, flashback)

|c4=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Jetfire:''' No sign of Starscream...but most speedboats on Earth don't come with missile launchers! 
''[Jetfire's shadow appears over Thunderblast]'' 
'''Thunderblast:''' Hey! Where's my sun? 
'''Jetfire:''' Ahoy there! I haven't seen you around here before! 
'''Thunderblast:''' Quit blocking my sun, you big goon! 
'''Jetfire:''' Well, excuse me! 
'''Thunderblast:''' You spend thirty years in an ice cave and see how friendly you are! 
'''Jetfire:''' You mean you're one of those escaped monsters? 
'''Thunderblast:''' HEY! Who are you calling a monster?! 
'''Jetfire:''' But that's... I didn't mean...! 
''[Thunderblast shoots Jetfire down]'' 
'''Thunderblast:''' Sayonara, Mister Buzz-Kill! 
'''Jetfire:''' No doubt about it... she really is a monster! 
:—Croikey! She's a feisty Sheila!

'''Crumplezone:''' I missed you, Ransack! *sobbing* 
'''Ransack:''' Hey, hey - ''hey!'' No hugging! 

"So you're pretty sure the black hole isn't going to turn us all into a cosmic smoothie?" 
"Oh, come on, Lori, now you're just being silly! We'd look more like root beer, anyways."
:—'''Lori''' discusses astrophysics with '''Bud''' in his own inimitable fashion.

'''Landmine:''' What ''happened'' to you? Mudflap, you're no Decepticon! 
'''Mudflap:''' Landmine, listen, I... you know you and me go way back. I don't want to hurt you, but I gotta do what I gotta do! ''Cyber Key Power!'' Walk away, Landmine. Just walk away! 
'''Landmine:''' Mudflap! Look at what you're ''doing here''! 
'''Mudflap:''' ''I said walk away!''

"Nice moves." 
"I know."
:—'''Override''' and the ever-humble '''Crosswise'''

"Gee, Megatron, who's the pathetic one now?" 
"Insolent...worms. You will ''PAAAAAY''!!!"
:—'''Hot Shot''''s taunts drive '''Megatron''' into a rage. This is not going to end well.

"A brand new weapon - a gift from the Cyber Planet Key of Earth, you should feel honored. And now - Goodbye!"
:—'''Megatron''', before using his new weapon.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*As ever, ''Cybertron'' adds the customary reference to the [[Omega Frequency]] when the Omega Lock is fired up.
*''Galaxy Force'' sees Bud make a lot of rather uncharacteristic scientific observations, as he tells Lori that a normal black hole could never expand, and that it wouldn't return anything sent into it. ''Cybertron'' just replaces it with him making jokes (mostly about brownies). In large part, this change is also necessitated by the fact that in ''Galaxy Force'', it's a lead-in to the shocking discovery that Cybertron is still intact within the black hole. Since ''Cybertron'' changed things so that the planet was never consumed in the first place, this lead-in is entirely unnecessary, and excised.
*When the battle starts, Crumplezone and Ransack transform and...just drive off. ''Galaxy Force'' gives no reason for this odd "tactic", least of all why Override should bother following a fleeing enemy, so ''Cybertron'' adds the explanation that they are attempting to exit the camouflage shield.
*In ''Cybertron'', Mudflap is much more apologetic to Landmine, and would rather not fight him if he could avoid it. In ''Galaxy Force'', he's terribly righteous. Jerk!
*Additionally, ''Cybertron'' includes bizarre dialogue from Landmine that he "practically raised " Mudflap (Transformers can be babies?), while in ''Galaxy Force'' he merely states that they used to be best friends.
*Of some significance is the different spin on the dialogue between Scourge and Megatron once Megs is free from his spherical prison. In both series, Scourge recounts a desire to visit new worlds now that he has learned of their existence, but, in ''Cybertron'', Megs goads Scourge into admitting he also wants to come to Earth to enact "revenge" on Optimus, Snarl, and Leobreaker. This makes absolutely no sense, as the Autobots left Jungle Planet on equitable terms with Scourge. ''Galaxy Force'', on the other hand, has Megs prod Scourge into admitting that he's just lonely now without a strong opponent to fight on Animatros, to which Scourge sheepishly agrees, then follows with a good belly laugh. A good sparring partner is apparently worth abandoning your homeworld for!
**In fact, later, when Optimus Prime meets Scourge later, in ''Cybertron'', Optimus Prime seems casual of Scourge's action of teaming up with the Decepticons and remarks that "he can't say he was surprised." ''Galaxy Force'' has Prime react with more shock, stating that he thought it was just Megatron would be there, but Scourge was unexpectedly present.
*Crosswise is apparently much less humble in ''Cybertron'' than his counterpart Autovolt in ''Galaxy Force.'' After he and Override (Nitro Convoy) cooperate in blasting Crumplezone (Landbullet) off the road, in response to Override's complimenting his awesomeness, he replies "It was nothing" in ''Galaxy Force,'' but "Yes, I know" in ''Cybertron.''

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*When the Autobots confront Megatron, a dubbing error sees Optimus Prime deliver a prolonged speech while Vector Prime's mouth is moving, carrying on directly into when his own mouth starts moving. Presumably, the first part of Optimus' speech was intended for Vector Prime, with Optimus carrying on afterwards as in the final dub.

===Continuity errors===
*''Cybertron'' has Thunderblast intimate that Crosswise only sealed her away thirty years ago. This doesn't jibe with Lucy Suzuki's remark upon first finding Crosswise in the ice that he had been frozen for a thousand years. Maybe she's trying to lie about her age?
*The sphere containing Megatron and the Decepticons has changed from an opaque metallic globe to a translucent purple shimmering one. This may have been an intentional choice to better show Megatron's interactions with Scourge.
*Vector Prime claims that a signal was sent into space "each time" a Cyber Planet Key was placed into the Omega Lock, when it only happened with the Velocitron Key. The error is not present in ''Galaxy Force'', where Vector Prime only mentions the Velocitron Key incident.
*Megatron mentions that "Starscream is just buying time for one of his insane schemes" yet this doesn't make sense considering the continuity. Maybe he is [[Starscream (Animated)|thinking]] of [[Starscream (WFC)|another]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]...

===Transformers references===
*When faced with Leobreaker and Snarl, Scourge transforms to [[beast mode]] himself, with the promise of giving them a "[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast War]]".
*A black tanker truck resembling the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' franchise]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] can be seen in the traffic jam created by the Autobot refugees after Scattorshot tries to stop Megatron's warp gate.

===Real-world references===
*In response to the sight of Scourge unleashing his fire breath, Crumplezone gasps "Woah, flame on!", quoting the catchphrase of superhero Johnny Storm (aka the [[Human Torch]]), a member of the [[Fantastic Four]].

===Trivia===
*"Revelation" was the last episode of the series to premiere on [[Kids' WB]], and the final new episode to air in 2005. When the series returned in 2006, it was back on [[Cartoon Network]]. This was... upsetting to ''Cybertron'' fans without cable, many of whom had to wait years to see the rest of the series.
*Scourge is voiced by [[Colin Murdoch]], instead of [[Trevor Devall]] in this episode. This is fairly noticeable, as Murdoch's Scourge voice is significantly deeper than Devall's.
*As in "[[Retreat]]", actress [[Chiara Zanni]] stands in for [[Sarah Edmondson]] as Lori for this episode. She will do so once more, in "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]".
*When the Decepticons arrive on Earth, Crumplezone gets the planet's name wrong, calling it "Dirt". The same joke would later be made in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie by [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]].

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 07 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Starscream (episode)

2019-07-13T13:31:52Z

PZAD457: /* Synopsis */

{{disambig3|Starscream}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=29
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=30
|title="Starscream"
|japanese=野望の王邪心全開
|romaji=Yabō no Ō Jashin Zenkai
|translation=The King of Treachery—Evil Completely Unleashed
|image=Cyb_ep29_super_screamer.jpg
|caption= Starscream's coronation: no longer bad comedy.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Naotaka Hayashi]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[March 25]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The reign of Starscream has begun!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep29 dogfight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

While the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s at the [[Autobot]] base help the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] navigate the treacherous temporal warps created by the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] as they travel along the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the battle between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s is still raging on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s island base in the South Pacific. As [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and newcomer Autobot [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] continue to dogfight, [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] try to help their respective comrades, and wind up battling each other; [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] engage in a little sea-to-air warfare, both turning their missiles on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] when he gets in their way; and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] corner [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], only for the diminutive Decepticon to leap out of the way at the last second, causing them to collide. Feeling very pleased with himself, Ransack happens upon [[Lugnutz]], who has decided to take a break from the battle, dubbing it "too heavy". Ransack takes a leaf out of his book and sits down next to him.

Inside the island's volcano, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] continue their descent, with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] close behind. [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] attempts to trigger another of his traps, firing blasts of electricity at the approaching Autobots, but Vector Prime is ready for him this time, and uses a [[dimension gate]] to redirect the current, striking Scourge with it instead. The group reaches the bottom of the caldera where Sideways is waiting for them, and a battle quickly breaks out, but the Autobots are unable to score a hit on Sideways thanks to his frantic warping around. To overcome this, Vector Prime surreptitiously plants [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] on Sideways's back, and tracks his signal, allowing him to predict where Sideways will next appear. Optimus and Leobreaker fuse into Savage Claw Mode and strike Sideways down as soon as he rematerializes, at which point Scourge savagely enters the fray! He challenges Optimus Prime, but proves no match for the power of the Savage Claw.

[[File:C29 synchro-control.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Insert ''Code Lyoko'' reference here.]]

Simultaneously, the Cybertron Defense Team's journey gets doubly perilous as they hit a particularly rough stretch of space bridge, and come under bombardment from asteroids. With the enhanced firepower of their new modes, the team can easily blow the space-rocks to dust, but [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] gets a nasty surprise when one destroyed asteroid spews out a glob of goo that splatters over his windscreen and blinds him. To navigate the bridge safely, Hot Shot gives manual control of his systems over to Coby, who controls him remotely from [[Earth]] using a [[synchro-control]]. With [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] keeping the asteroids clear, Coby steers Hot Shot safely until the goo clears up and the Autobot can resume control.

[[File:Cyb ep29 staredown.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|''Scout Class'' Megatron!]]

Back on the island, Evac, Wing Saber and Crosswise continue to battle Megatron, while Landmine confronts Mudflap, trying to talk his old friend out of his current course of action. When Megatron tries to break off the fight and make it to the volcano, Mudflap disappoints Landmine by coming to the Decepticon leader's aid, knocking the pursuing Evac out of the sky.

Within the volcano, Sideways returns to the side of Starscream, who continues to absorb the power of [[Primus]]'s [[spark]] through the [[Omega Lock]], and warns him of Megatron's approach. Starscream is undeterred, and Sideways decides to cut his losses and escape, but just as he departs, the Omega Lock erupts with power. All the Transformers within the volcano are forced to quickly exit as the mountain begins to erupt... but no-one expects to see, rising out of the flame, lava and ash... a gargantuan Starscream, transformed into a skyscraper-sized giant by the power of Primus! From the flames, Starscream produces a huge crown, which he places upon his head, declaring that his reign as ruler of the universe has now begun. Megatron, however, is unimpressed, and the two stare each other down, surging with so much [[energon]] power that their battle threatens to tear the Earth in half. Realizing this, Scourge leads the Decepticons in an attack on Starscream that proves ineffectual, convincing Megatron that he must take matters into his own hands. The land-based Autobots all join forces to stop Megatron from advancing, while the flying Autobots push Starscream back, in an effort to keep the two Decepticons' terrifying energon auras from colliding.

[[File:Cyb ep29 giant punch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Watching everything from the Autobot base, the kids suddenly realize that Vector Prime is nowhere to be seen, having warped inside the volcano to recover the Omega Lock. They contact the elderly Autobot and discover that he has been pinned by falling rubble, unable to warp his way out, and so they communicate with the other Autobots to get someone to rescue him. Wing Saber steps up to the task and frees Vector Prime, but no sooner has Vector Prime stood upright than the pair come under attack by Thunderblast. Wing Saber's [[Cyber Key]] power is enough to do away with the flighty female, and the two Autobots escape the volcano with the Omega Lock in hand.

Back with the Cybertron Defense Team, the situation is getting worse as the space bridge deteriorates around them. Just then, finally, Cybertron itself comes into view... but the team are horrified to see the planet is infested by metal-eating [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]! The Autobot trio bounds into action, opening fire on the huge swarm of insectoid Transformers, but the odds are several million to three, and not looking good! The kids let Optimus Prime know of the Cybertron Defense Team's plight, but even as the Autobot leader hears the news, Starscream's massive fist comes soaring through the air, and smashes him into the ground...!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (4)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (5)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (6)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (7)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (8)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (9)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (10)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (14)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (18)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Vector Prime]] (22)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (25)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (26)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (29)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (30)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (12)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (16)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (17)
*[[Lugnutz]] (20)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (23)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (27)
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (28)

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (1)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (2)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (3)

|c4=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (24)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]
}}

==Quotes==

"Which side are you on ''today'', Sideways?"
:—'''Leobreaker'''

"Hahahaha...." 
"What are you laughing at?!" 
"I'm laughing at a coward, a gutless wonder, a wimp—who I trained to be a warrior. But you could never cut it, Starscream. No matter how big you become, you're still the same pathetic wannabe! Oh yes...you're the king alright. The king of fools!" 
"Ever notice how much noise an insect makes, buzzing and clacking, until you crush it underfoot? That's what you are Megatron—a bug with a big mouth!" 
"We'll see — ''when I knock that crown off your head!''"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' upon Starscream's "coronation".

"A girl has to choose the right accessories...like this rocket launcher that doubles as an ''even bigger'' rocket launcher! Don't you just love it?"
:—'''Thunderblast''' detects the logical fallacy of her toy's gimmick and rolls with it.

"Hey... You're pretty spry for an old guy." 
"I might say the same for you!" 
"Okay... THAT'S IT! YOU GUYS ARE TOAST!" 
"HEY! I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING!" 
:—'''Vector Prime''' deflecting shots from '''Thunderblast''' with his sharp sword and equally sharp wit. And '''Wing Saber''' has to pay for it

"You know, I think we should get points for blasting these things." 
"If we're keeping track, ''I'' have the high score."
:—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Scattorshot''' play Asteroids

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*In ''Galaxy Force'', the journey to Cybertron is a treacherous one because the planet is inside the black hole. ''Cybertron'' changed this plot point at the very beginning of the series, establishing that the black hole is merely ''near'' Cybertron, so this episode inserts mention of temporal warps and such surrounding the planet as an explanation for why the journey is so dangerous.
*Just before Starscream emerges from the volcano, ''Galaxy Force'' has Wing Saber react with shock to the sight of Optimus Prime merged with Leobreaker, and then express an interest in the idea of a combination when Evac explains the story behind it. ''Cybertron'' changes this to Wing Saber and Evac deciding to get down to ground-level and back Optimus up, removing the reference for a very pertinent reason that will become apparent in the next episode: namely, in ''Cybertron'', Wing Saber and Optimus have already combined (sort of) in the past.
[[File:Cyb ep29 magic glowy auras.jpg|thumb|Their power levels are over 9000!]]
*When Jolt starts freaking out after Starscream emerges, in ''Galaxy Force'', he's distressed by Starscream's power, while in ''Cybertron'', he fears for their ability to get the Omega Lock back from him and Cybertron's fate if they don't.
*During their battles, there is a great deal of chauvinistic banter between the female Decepticon Thunderblast and her male Autobot opponents in ''Cybertron'' that is blissfully absent in ''Galaxy Force''.
**In fact, as is fairly typical, nearly all the action sequences of the fight scenes in ''Galaxy Force'' are completely devoid of dialogue, with any taunts or commentary saved for moments ''between'' actual bouts. This is different from ''Cybertron'' which includes (added) dialogue throughout.
*As Megatron and Starscream face off, they perform a baffling action that has been briefly glimpsed in the past, but which will recur with increasing frequency from here on in: to represent characters summoning up their strength, in the ultimate example of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]], they suddenly start glowing without explanation, like we were watching ''Dragon Ball Z'' or something. Here and forevermore, ''Galaxy Force'' treats this as completely normal; ''Cybertron'' attempts to explain it by having an amazed Optimus note that they are surging with energon, which threatens to ignite. In this case, it almost makes sense-given Megatron's Unicron armor and Starscream's recent Primus-based power-up, it's practically a battle between the primordial Transformers all over again!
*Just before the Cybertron Defense Team arrive at Cybertron, ''Galaxy Force'' just has them bemoaning their situation. In ''Cybertron'', they are quipping about who has blasted the most asteroids.
{{--}}

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|thumb]]
*Thunderblast's voice is ''crazy'' over-amplified in this episode.
*When Scourge emerges from the volcano and says "What's this?" he is speaking with the deeper, growling voice of his dragon mode, when he's actually in [[robot mode]].
*Thundercracker is positively ''gargantuan'' when carrying the Decepticons on his back. That, or they're tiny.

===Continuity notes===
*Leobreaker asks Sideways whose side he's on today. This is clearly a jab at Sideways' usual tendency to play both sides against the middle, but may be a specific reference to [[Sand|the time he tricked the Autobots into a battle with Scourge]]. At the end of that skirmish, Leobreaker tried to interrogate Sideways, only for the latter to escape.

===Transformers references===
*Starscream's [[Transformer clothing|crown]] is, of course, identical to the one briefly worn by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the original cartoon's Starscream]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This Starscream manages to wear it for a lot longer!

===Real world references===

*Ransack cackles "two wheels are better than four!", a paraphrase of the common saying "two heads are better than one".
*Thunderblast says "You're pretty spry for an ''old'' guy." This is a reference to the saying, "Pretty fly for a white guy".

===Trivia===
*They manage to avoid saying "Cyber Key Power" for the majority of the episode. Thank GOD
*Starscream debuts a new Cyber Key gimmick born from the power of the Omega Lock to replace the blade Leobreaker tore off: a giant gun very reminiscent of his Null Laser Cannon power from ''Armada'', apparently fusing his handheld blaster to his arm. His permanent boost in size, combined with the change of weaponry and crown, makes him toy-accurate with his Supreme-class figure.
*Combined, the number of stereotypical sexist remarks made against Thunderblast, in both this and the previous episode, is remarkable. They are ''very'' noticeable, with her opponents calling her things like "baby", "dollface", and "girly", and Wing Saber outright asking her why she isn't shopping at a mall. She takes it in stride and easily holds her own as the tough [[Female Transformer|fembot]] she is, but still, it would have been nice to see her retort by asking the "males" why they aren't drinking beer and barbecuing!

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Starscream (episode)

2019-07-13T13:30:27Z

PZAD457: /* Quotes */

{{disambig3|Starscream}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=29
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=30
|title="Starscream"
|japanese=野望の王邪心全開
|romaji=Yabō no Ō Jashin Zenkai
|translation=The King of Treachery—Evil Completely Unleashed
|image=Cyb_ep29_super_screamer.jpg
|caption= Starscream's coronation: no longer bad comedy.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Naotaka Hayashi]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[March 25]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The reign of Starscream has begun!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep29 dogfight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

While the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s at the [[Autobot]] base help the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] navigate the treacherous temporal warps created by the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] as they travel along the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the battle between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s is still raging on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s island base in the South Pacific. As [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and newcomer Autobot [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] continue to dogfight, [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] try to help their respective comrades, and wind up battling each other; [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] engage in a little sea-to-air warfare, both turning their missiles on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] when he gets in their way; and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] corner [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], only for the diminutive Decepticon to leap out of the way at the last second, causing them to collide. Feeling very pleased with himself, Ransack happens upon [[Lugnutz]], who has decided to take a break from the battle, dubbing it "too heavy". Ransack takes a leaf out of his book and sits down next to him.

Inside the island's volcano, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] continue their descent, with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] close behind. [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] attempts to trigger another of his traps, firing blasts of electricity at the approaching Autobots, but Vector Prime is ready for him this time, and uses a [[dimension gate]] to redirect the current, striking Scourge with it instead. The group reaches the bottom of the caldera where Sideways is waiting for them, and a battle quickly breaks out, but the Autobots are unable to score a hit on Sideways thanks to his frantic warping around. To overcome this, Vector Prime surreptitiously plants [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] on Sideways's back, and tracks his signal, allowing him to predict where Sideways will next appear. Optimus and Leobreaker fuse into Savage Claw Mode and strike Sideways down as soon as he rematerializes, at which point Scourge savagely enters the fray! He challenges Optimus Prime, but proves no match for the power of the Savage Claw.

[[File:C29 synchro-control.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Insert ''Code Lyoko'' reference here.]]

Simultaneously, the Cybertron Defense Team's journey gets doubly perilous as they hit a particularly rough stretch of space bridge, and come under bombardment from asteroids. With the enhanced firepower of their new modes, the team can easily blow the space-rocks to dust, but [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] gets a nasty surprise when one destroyed asteroid spews out a glob of goo that splatters over his windscreen and blinds him. To navigate the bridge safely, Hot Shot gives manual control of his systems over to Coby, who controls him remotely from [[Earth]] using a [[synchro-control]]. With [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] keeping the asteroids clear, Coby steers Hot Shot safely until the goo clears up and the Autobot can resume control.

[[File:Cyb ep29 staredown.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Back on the island, Evac, Wing Saber and Crosswise continue to battle Megatron, while Landmine confronts Mudflap, trying to talk his old friend out of his current course of action. When Megatron tries to break off the fight and make it to the volcano, Mudflap disappoints Landmine by coming to the Decepticon leader's aid, knocking the pursuing Evac out of the sky.

Within the volcano, Sideways returns to the side of Starscream, who continues to absorb the power of [[Primus]]'s [[spark]] through the [[Omega Lock]], and warns him of Megatron's approach. Starscream is undeterred, and Sideways decides to cut his losses and escape, but just as he departs, the Omega Lock erupts with power. All the Transformers within the volcano are forced to quickly exit as the mountain begins to erupt... but no-one expects to see, rising out of the flame, lava and ash... a gargantuan Starscream, transformed into a skyscraper-sized giant by the power of Primus! From the flames, Starscream produces a huge crown, which he places upon his head, declaring that his reign as ruler of the universe has now begun. Megatron, however, is unimpressed, and the two stare each other down, surging with so much [[energon]] power that their battle threatens to tear the Earth in half. Realizing this, Scourge leads the Decepticons in an attack on Starscream that proves ineffectual, convincing Megatron that he must take matters into his own hands. The land-based Autobots all join forces to stop Megatron from advancing, while the flying Autobots push Starscream back, in an effort to keep the two Decepticons' terrifying energon auras from colliding.

[[File:Cyb ep29 giant punch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Watching everything from the Autobot base, the kids suddenly realize that Vector Prime is nowhere to be seen, having warped inside the volcano to recover the Omega Lock. They contact the elderly Autobot and discover that he has been pinned by falling rubble, unable to warp his way out, and so they communicate with the other Autobots to get someone to rescue him. Wing Saber steps up to the task and frees Vector Prime, but no sooner has Vector Prime stood upright than the pair come under attack by Thunderblast. Wing Saber's [[Cyber Key]] power is enough to do away with the flighty female, and the two Autobots escape the volcano with the Omega Lock in hand.

Back with the Cybertron Defense Team, the situation is getting worse as the space bridge deteriorates around them. Just then, finally, Cybertron itself comes into view... but the team are horrified to see the planet is infested by metal-eating [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]! The Autobot trio bounds into action, opening fire on the huge swarm of insectoid Transformers, but the odds are several million to three, and not looking good! The kids let Optimus Prime know of the Cybertron Defense Team's plight, but even as the Autobot leader hears the news, Starscream's massive fist comes soaring through the air, and smashes him into the ground...!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (4)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (5)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (6)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (7)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (8)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (9)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (10)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (14)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (18)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Vector Prime]] (22)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (25)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (26)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (29)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (30)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (12)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (16)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (17)
*[[Lugnutz]] (20)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (23)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (27)
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (28)

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (1)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (2)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (3)

|c4=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (24)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]
}}

==Quotes==

"Which side are you on ''today'', Sideways?"
:—'''Leobreaker'''

"Hahahaha...." 
"What are you laughing at?!" 
"I'm laughing at a coward, a gutless wonder, a wimp—who I trained to be a warrior. But you could never cut it, Starscream. No matter how big you become, you're still the same pathetic wannabe! Oh yes...you're the king alright. The king of fools!" 
"Ever notice how much noise an insect makes, buzzing and clacking, until you crush it underfoot? That's what you are Megatron—a bug with a big mouth!" 
"We'll see — ''when I knock that crown off your head!''"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' upon Starscream's "coronation".

"A girl has to choose the right accessories...like this rocket launcher that doubles as an ''even bigger'' rocket launcher! Don't you just love it?"
:—'''Thunderblast''' detects the logical fallacy of her toy's gimmick and rolls with it.

"Hey... You're pretty spry for an old guy." 
"I might say the same for you!" 
"Okay... THAT'S IT! YOU GUYS ARE TOAST!" 
"HEY! I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING!" 
:—'''Vector Prime''' deflecting shots from '''Thunderblast''' with his sharp sword and equally sharp wit. And '''Wing Saber''' has to pay for it

"You know, I think we should get points for blasting these things." 
"If we're keeping track, ''I'' have the high score."
:—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Scattorshot''' play Asteroids

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*In ''Galaxy Force'', the journey to Cybertron is a treacherous one because the planet is inside the black hole. ''Cybertron'' changed this plot point at the very beginning of the series, establishing that the black hole is merely ''near'' Cybertron, so this episode inserts mention of temporal warps and such surrounding the planet as an explanation for why the journey is so dangerous.
*Just before Starscream emerges from the volcano, ''Galaxy Force'' has Wing Saber react with shock to the sight of Optimus Prime merged with Leobreaker, and then express an interest in the idea of a combination when Evac explains the story behind it. ''Cybertron'' changes this to Wing Saber and Evac deciding to get down to ground-level and back Optimus up, removing the reference for a very pertinent reason that will become apparent in the next episode: namely, in ''Cybertron'', Wing Saber and Optimus have already combined (sort of) in the past.
[[File:Cyb ep29 magic glowy auras.jpg|thumb|Their power levels are over 9000!]]
*When Jolt starts freaking out after Starscream emerges, in ''Galaxy Force'', he's distressed by Starscream's power, while in ''Cybertron'', he fears for their ability to get the Omega Lock back from him and Cybertron's fate if they don't.
*During their battles, there is a great deal of chauvinistic banter between the female Decepticon Thunderblast and her male Autobot opponents in ''Cybertron'' that is blissfully absent in ''Galaxy Force''.
**In fact, as is fairly typical, nearly all the action sequences of the fight scenes in ''Galaxy Force'' are completely devoid of dialogue, with any taunts or commentary saved for moments ''between'' actual bouts. This is different from ''Cybertron'' which includes (added) dialogue throughout.
*As Megatron and Starscream face off, they perform a baffling action that has been briefly glimpsed in the past, but which will recur with increasing frequency from here on in: to represent characters summoning up their strength, in the ultimate example of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]], they suddenly start glowing without explanation, like we were watching ''Dragon Ball Z'' or something. Here and forevermore, ''Galaxy Force'' treats this as completely normal; ''Cybertron'' attempts to explain it by having an amazed Optimus note that they are surging with energon, which threatens to ignite. In this case, it almost makes sense-given Megatron's Unicron armor and Starscream's recent Primus-based power-up, it's practically a battle between the primordial Transformers all over again!
*Just before the Cybertron Defense Team arrive at Cybertron, ''Galaxy Force'' just has them bemoaning their situation. In ''Cybertron'', they are quipping about who has blasted the most asteroids.
{{--}}

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|thumb]]
*Thunderblast's voice is ''crazy'' over-amplified in this episode.
*When Scourge emerges from the volcano and says "What's this?" he is speaking with the deeper, growling voice of his dragon mode, when he's actually in [[robot mode]].
*Thundercracker is positively ''gargantuan'' when carrying the Decepticons on his back. That, or they're tiny.

===Continuity notes===
*Leobreaker asks Sideways whose side he's on today. This is clearly a jab at Sideways' usual tendency to play both sides against the middle, but may be a specific reference to [[Sand|the time he tricked the Autobots into a battle with Scourge]]. At the end of that skirmish, Leobreaker tried to interrogate Sideways, only for the latter to escape.

===Transformers references===
*Starscream's [[Transformer clothing|crown]] is, of course, identical to the one briefly worn by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the original cartoon's Starscream]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This Starscream manages to wear it for a lot longer!

===Real world references===

*Ransack cackles "two wheels are better than four!", a paraphrase of the common saying "two heads are better than one".
*Thunderblast says "You're pretty spry for an ''old'' guy." This is a reference to the saying, "Pretty fly for a white guy".

===Trivia===
*They manage to avoid saying "Cyber Key Power" for the majority of the episode. Thank GOD
*Starscream debuts a new Cyber Key gimmick born from the power of the Omega Lock to replace the blade Leobreaker tore off: a giant gun very reminiscent of his Null Laser Cannon power from ''Armada'', apparently fusing his handheld blaster to his arm. His permanent boost in size, combined with the change of weaponry and crown, makes him toy-accurate with his Supreme-class figure.
*Combined, the number of stereotypical sexist remarks made against Thunderblast, in both this and the previous episode, is remarkable. They are ''very'' noticeable, with her opponents calling her things like "baby", "dollface", and "girly", and Wing Saber outright asking her why she isn't shopping at a mall. She takes it in stride and easily holds her own as the tough [[Female Transformer|fembot]] she is, but still, it would have been nice to see her retort by asking the "males" why they aren't drinking beer and barbecuing!

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

User talk:PZAD457

2019-07-13T04:59:45Z

PZAD457:

Puppet

2019-07-13T04:57:19Z

PZAD457: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{picsneeded}}

{{episode|
|series=Armada
|ep=43
|prev=Miracle
|next=Uprising (Armada)
|title="Puppet"
|furigana=にせもの
|japanese=怪物
|romaji=Nisemono
|translation=Monster: Counterfeit
|image=puppet.jpg
|caption=[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime!]] Your time has come; this is the dawn of a new age! The age of the regenerating faces!
|production code=TF: A-43
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Ryō Motohira]]
|director=[[Masayuki Motsumoto]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.]]
|airdate=[[September 19]], [[2003]] (English, Canada) [[October 24|24 October]] [[2003]] (Japanese) [[November 7]], [[2003]] (English, United States)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Autobots and Decepticons land on a mysterious planet where there's an evil version of Optimus.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Metal Forest.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
On the bridge of [[Hydra Cannon|his ship]], [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] blogs to himself about how happy he is that [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] is alive again, which confuses his minions.

On top of the hull of the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', Optimus Prime gets reintroduced to his crew, and the [[Mini-Con]]s escorting the ship. But the welcoming party is cut short by an electrical space anomaly that suddenly appeared in the ship's path. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] are pulled into the hole, which fades away.

On a strange alien landscape, Hot Shot and Red Alert reawaken. Red Alert quickly acts responsibly and sends a beacon to the [[Autobot]] ship. Next, the two survey the irregular terrain they arrived in. A dark copy of Optimus Prime assaults and chases the two.

Elsewhere, the [[Decepticon]]s begin their hunt on the planet for their enemies. Their attention is brought to the noise of the Autobots' fight. The three Decepticons transform to assist the black scourge who introduces himself as [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. Using an amazing ability to alter his own shape, Nemesis Prime turns on Megatron, holding the Decepticon leader in the air.

The Decepticons and Autobots both fight against Nemesis Prime, but the battle quickly comes down to Megatron resorting to the use of the [[Requiem Blaster (Armada)|Requiem Blaster]]. The resulting explosion destroys the Prime-doppelganger and damages the Autobots.

In space, the Mini-Cons guide the Autobot ship to the planet with their two missing friends.

Megatron prepares to finish off both Autobots. [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] interjects, suggesting using the Autobots as captives. Megatron buys Starscream's disguised compassion. Nemesis Prime re-forms from fragments on the ground and battles the Decepticons again, this time with [[Vorpal Saber|a sword]], but the arrival of Mini-Cons takes the menace down. Before they leave again, the Mini-Cons bathe the gathered [[bulk]]s in energy, repairing them and giving the large Transformers as well as themselves [[spontaneous recoloration|new colors]] and a boost in power.

The ''Axalon'' arrives over the planet, dropping Optimus and Overload onto the surface. A giant Nemesis Prime emerges from the ground for a third attempt at destroying the [[Transformer]]s. When Optimus and Megatron combine their ordnance, the creature finally dies, revealing a brief transparent image of [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] before vanishing. With Nemesis Prime destroyed, the planet begins to disintegrate, and so the Autobots and Decepticons return to their ships and continue on their voyage to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] (4)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (5)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (14)
*[[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] (15)
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Sideswipe]] (16)
*[[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] (17)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (28)
*[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] (29)

|c2=
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] (6)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] (7)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (12)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (13)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (21)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (22)

|c3=
*[[Carlos Lopez]] (8)
*[[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] (9)
*[[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] (10)
*[[Rad White]] (11)
*[[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] (18)

|h4=[[Mini-Con]]s|c4=
*[[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] (1)
*[[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] (2)
*[[Blackout (Armada)|Blackout]] (23)
*[[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] (24)
*[[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] (25)
*[[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] (26)
*[[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] (27)

|c5=
*[[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]] (20)
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (30)
}}

==Quotes==
"I got kinda banged up and it looks like I sustained some collateral damage."
:—'''Red Alert''' gives Hot Shot an enigmatic damage report.

"Nemesis Prime will... destroy!"
:—'''Nemesis Prime'''

"I look like.... Thundercracker."
:—'''Starscream'''

"As Galvatron, I have even more power!"
:—'''Meg-err, Galvatron'''

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Micron Legend''===

*Starscream, upon gaining his super mode, just wonders what is up with the different colours on his mode. He makes no references to Thundercracker.
*In ''Micron Legend'' Nemesis Prime never speaks, simply growling monstrously the whole time.
*Only in ''Armada'' does Megatron rechristen himself Galvatron.

===Animation and technical errors===
[[File:Megs is an autobot.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*The second Megatron combines with Tidal Wave, he has a purple Autobot insignia.
*Due to its use of stock footage, Tidal Wave's sudden appearance to combine with Megatron depicts blue (i.e.: Earth) skies behind him rather than the green skies of the strange planet.
*Nemesis Prime cuts Demolishor's blasters with his Sword, but when he turns around to confront Starscream, Demolishor's blasters are intact.
*In the scene where we get a full view of Optimus and Overload, Optimus has the tracks of his trailer painted as if they were tires.

===Trivia===
*The English version of "Puppet" aired in Canada first. It aired in the United States on [[November 7]], [[2003]].
*Jetfire only appears in a single wide shot of the bridge that is reused several times throughout the episode. He has no dialogue.
*The intro to the episode has a unique narration that mentions the kids, which flows into a recap of [[Miracle|the last episode]].
*Nemesis Prime has a trailer in the animation, the toy does not.
*Why couldn't Prime have arrived on the planet seconds before the Mini-Con and received his [[Powerlinx]] colors like the rest of the Transformers with Powerlinx colors? Only Stephen Colbert knows, and he's not telling.
*Overload's sudden appearance was on the "to-do" list of things to be explained in the [[Linkage (comic)|Linkage]] series, but there was never time for it. So all we can infer is that it's a big weapon set that for whatever reason Prime was unable to bring to battle before.
* Only the Decepticons' Mini-Con partners appear in recolored forms after this episode. Leader-1 (attached to Galvatron only) and Swindle would appear in "[[Cramp]]", while Blackout would appear in the [[Union|following episode]].
* This episode is apparently [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]]'s debut. Although, for all the gimmicks the toy has, Overload basically serves as a Deus ex Machina. He has no character development whatsoever and is just a piece of equipment, even when his hands are shown in the combination sequence.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Nemesis Prime'''" ("Nemesis Prime")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[December 15|15 December]] [[2003]]

'''Hungarian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Új ellenség'''" ("New Enemy")
::*The narrator mistakenly refers to Sparkplug by Incinerator's name. Later, when Hot Shot recognizes the form of Sideways rising from Nemesis Prime, he gasps Side Swipe's name. Starscream's reference to Thundercracker is also lost in the dub; he instead makes the odd remark that "it is... like lightning".

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Micron Legend'' — Volume 11 ([[Columbia Music Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Best Of The Decepticons ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Season One: Part Two ([[Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of Germany.png|20px|Germany]] 2009 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — Volume Two ([[New KSM]]) — English and German audio. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Armada'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Armada episodes]]

Starscream (Armada)

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:''Starscream is a [[Decepticon]] and briefly [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Starscreamut.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Starscream's back, and he's a [[Linkin Park]] song.]]

'''Starscream''' (sometimes '''Ulchtar''') is disillusioned by his leader [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. It took a while for Starscream to come to grips with Megatron's faults, but there's no turning back. Megatron doesn't respect him, doesn't appreciate him, and would casually toss Starscream's life away if it got him something he wanted. If following Megatron is the school of hard knocks, then Starscream is the valedictorian—but not without a few scars. Starscream may have once been compassionate, he may once have known what true friendship is, but all that has been replaced, scab for scab, with the lessons of Megatron's abuse.

Unwittingly, Megatron may have created a monster even he cannot ultimately control.

Starscream's nominal [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]].

{{quote|I tried to gain favour from you. But nothing was ever good enough. No matter how many battles I fought, you always found fault.|Starscream|''[[Cramp]]''}}

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[File:Armada V2 Starscream.jpg|left|thumb|Yes, throw the flying guy off a cliff. Great plan.]]

Starscream, [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]], and the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] were sent to destroy an Autobot satellite dish that could have helped detect [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. Attacking from the air, Starscream successfully destroyed the dish, then moved in to finish off [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] up close and personal. Rollbar's partner [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] didn't take kindly to this, and plowed off Starscream off the cliff into the sea. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 2}}

Much later, Starscream battled [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] with [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and [[Battle Ravage]]. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 2}}

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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:StarscreamEnergon-NoExit.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Starscream is only really helpful when he can be a dick at the same time.]]
One million years ago, [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s relative peace was shattered by the appearance of Megatron and his new "Decepticon" army, who captured and performed [[Mecha-sectioning|horrible experiments]] on the diminutive [[Mini-Con]]s so that they could interface with and [[Powerlinx|draw power]] from the tiny 'bots. Starscream was a member of this malevolent menagerie, one of many soldiers who followed Megatron out of greed for the power the Mini-Cons could impart upon them. When the Decepticons introduced themselves to the Cybertronian public by attacking [[Cyber City]], Starscream was there, and bested both [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] whilst augmented with the power of his Mini-Con, [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]]. The Decepticons triumphed over [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots, but as they were gloating, Starscream discovered that the [[Decepticon Headquarters (Armada)|Decepticon base]] had been broken into, and the Mini-Cons held captive there had escaped and fled the planet. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

[[File:DWArmada4 Starscream jetmode.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]
After a million years of war, during which the Mini-Con empowered Decepticons steadily conquered the planet, Starscream joined Megatron, [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] in traveling to the distant world of [[Earth]] when a Mini-Con distress beacon from the planet reached Cybertron. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} While Megatron went after a group of Mini-Cons led by [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and their newfound human friends, Starscream led the other Decepticons to a nearby military base to find suitable Earthly vehicles whose forms they could adopt. Regrouping with Megatron outside [[Science City]], Starscream downloaded Megatron's new vehicle mode into him in characteristic fashion: by suddenly stabbing him in the back with the data injector. Just as Megatron was complimenting Starscream on his choice of vehicle, the Mini-Cons came roaring by, and Starscream and Cyclonus led the chase after them, until they were stopped by the Autobots and momentarily disabled. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}}

[[File:DWArmada5 Starscream Ineednoone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Hey, Private Haircut! I might be taking a bit too much off...YOUR HEAD!"]]
In the ensuing fight, Starscream and Cyclonus tried to get the jump on Scavenger, until Hot Shot and [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] intervened. Starscream went up against Hot Shot, but the Decepticons were forced to retreat when the Mini-Cons all powerlinked with the Autobots and the Decepticons were unable to match their power since, as Starscream pointed out Megatron had powerlinked with all their own Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Starscream went with the Decepticons to [[Rapid City]], [[South Dakota]] to capture the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], but chafed at Megatron's greed and began trying to think up a way to stymie his plan to forge all three Mini-Cons into a [[Star Saber (Armada)|sword]]. Stalking the halls of their new [[Silver Ridge]], [[Nebraska]] base as he pondered the subject, he came across Sparkplug's Mini-Con group breaking into the base to rescue to the Air Defense Team and attempted to captured them, but they brought the room's ceiling generator down on him. {{Storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} By the time he had dug himself out, Megatron had completed the forging of his new "Star Saber", and Starscream joined him in attacking [[Lincoln, South Dakota]] to lure the Autobots out of hiding. Grumbling to the other Decepticons that the Megatron's latest power trip had caused him to forget about them, he decided to give their leader a reminder of their importance by instructing Megatron's Mini-Con partner [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] to disrupt his control of the Star Saber. When Megatron subsequently lost control of the blade and the Mini-Cons making it up ecaped, Starscream mocked his loss and left. {{Storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}}

Megatron eventually came up with the idea to mix Cybertronian technology with human anatomy to create a power source, similar to that of the Mini-Cons, and had Starscream send out [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] into the wild to lure out some specimens. Starscream and Cyclonus surveyed the Mini-Con from overhead, and moved in once he had secured two targets: Carlos and Rad! Hot Shot, Smokescreen, and Red Alert turned up to rescue their friends, but when Megatron involved himself, the would-be-rescuers were quickly defeated. With three Autobots and two humans taken prisoner, Swindle asked Starscream to now grant him his freedom; something the bulk had agreed to grant him for his involvement in the scheme. Starscream replied by laughing in the Mini-Con's face, mocking his gullibility. Optimus then turned up, but was defeated in turn when Starscream shot him in the back while he was dueling Megatron. Starscream boasted that, while Megatron was unable to defeat Optimus on his own, all he had required to fell the Autobot was a single blast. Megatron asked if Starscream wanted to repeat his gloat while his cannon was pointed toward the Decepticon jet. Starscream nervously declined. Having been offered friendship by the humans, Swindle turned on his master and freed the Autobots from their bonds. Though the Decepticons were forced to retreat, Starscream would have the last laugh; he activated his retrieval program to snatch Swindle back up as he flew off. {{storylink|Armada Free Comic Book Day}}

[[File:DWArmada10 StarscreamThrust whiner.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.95|You come wide at me again, boy and I'll stick your head right up your arse!]]
When the Mini-Cons from both factions disappeared, Starscream tracked them to a strange obelisk in [[Tranquility, Kansas|Tranquility]], [[Kansas]]. Weaponry in the obelisk held Starscream back, and a battle that erupted following the Autobots' arrival distracted both sides long enough for the obelisk to blast off into space with the Mini-Cons on board. {{Storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}} The Decepticons followed the obelisk to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where Starscream was shot down by the defense systems protecting the Mini-Con moonbase that had been built there. {{Storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} While Megatron worked on getting around the defenses, Starscream and newcomer [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] were sent back to their Silver Ridge headquarters to retrieve some equipment, griping at each other all the way. Coming across the unconscious body of Demolishor outside and realizing the Autobots had come a-calling, Starscream sprayed the base control with laser fire, unaware that the 'Bots in question had hidden themselves in the vents. A little later, as the pair were trying to figure out ''why'' the Autobots had broken in, Hot Shot and Red Alert suddenly burst from their hiding place and blasted Starscream into the computer behind him, to prevent the Decepticons from tracking the space bridge movements of Optimus Prime. {{Storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} Megatron did eventually succeed in capturing the creators of the moonbase, the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team|Destructicon Team]], but found he could not control their power, much to Starscream's amusement. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}}

[[File:DWArmada13 Starscream smirk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He's smirking because he farted on Megatron's pillow.]]

When Megatron was about to test his newest weapon, the [[Solar Scalpel]], Starscream alerted him to a shuttle of Autobots that would make the perfect guinea pigs. Starscream lambasted his leader for destroying only their shuttle, but Megatron retorted that he wanted the Autobots to see their doom coming. Starscream had the last laugh, however; [[Space Mini-Con Team]] member [[Sky Blast (Armada)|Sky Blast]] destroyed the Solar Scalpel, scuttling Megatron's plans. {{Storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}}

[[File:Armada14 clean cover.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|I'll have to bury what's left of ye in a soup can!]]

Lacking the skills necessary to fix the Decepticons' malfunctioning space brige, Starscream instead went out on patrol and came upon Hot Shot and several of the Autobot Mini-Cons travelling from [[Big Sur National Park]] to [[San Francisco]] and decided to follow, unaware he himself was being followed by Thrust. Blasting the Autobots out of the sky as they arrived at the construction site, Starscream spotted an [[Over-Run (Armada)|unfamiliar Mini-Con]] and made a bid to grab him, only to be knocked unconscious by a blow from behind delivered by the mysterious [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

When Leader-1 discovered the Autobots were scanning [[transwarp|subspace]] for the absent Optimus Prime, Megatron decided to strike [[Autobase|Autobase: Earth]]. Starscream fired the opening shot in the battle that followed, destroying the computer console Red Alert was stationed at and felling Red himself, but was prevented from delivering a killing blow by Megatron, who wanted to finish off the Autobot himself. Fortunately for the Autobots, Galvatron attacked the Decepticons {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} and handily defeated all of Megatron's lackeys. {{Storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

The Decepticons eventually retreated after Megatron bested Galvatron, but were soon contacted by the returned Optimus Prime with the proposal of an alliance against Galvatron's master, the world-eating being known as [[Unicron]]. The Decepticons agreed, and everyone returned to Cybertron to prepare for the coming battle, but when Unicron appeared in the skies over their homeworld, and incredulous Starscream refused to fight, and was sure that he had seen the last of Megatron when he jetted off into the fight. As it turned out, he was right. {{Storylink|The End}}

====Dreamwave ''Energon'' comic====
During the war on Cybertron, in the middle of a Decepticons mission to seek out entrenched Autobot bunkers, Starscream noted to Megatron that even though the Decepticon leader's plans were smarter and more practical, the action-before-thought demonstrations of the warrior [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] were a greater "crowd-pleaser." Starscream warned his leader that Scorponok's antics might be seen as some as a challenge. {{storylink|No Exit}}

[[File:Energon issue 33.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|I feel everything! I know everything!]]
In the wake of the unification of Autobots and Decepticons following Unicron's defeat, Starscream had tried to ingratiate himself with [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and the rest of the remaining Decepticons. His wheedling didn't last long, though, as [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] showed up and promptly blasted him into an Energon ore processor, which ground his body down and smelted what remained. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} Contrary to appearances, however, this would not be the last of Starscream: later, during the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] attack on Earth, he returned in a new form, the bizarre circumstances of his death having somehow allowed him to transcend death as an Energon "ghost" of sorts. Investigating a blast in the processing facility, Demolishor was attacked by the spectral Starscream, who drained his energy. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

{{note|Due to Dreamwave's subsequent bankruptcy, the ''Energon'' comic ceased publication before Starscream's story could continue. The following would have taken place in unpublished issues.}}

Seeking to absorb more and more Energon, Starscream set out looking for other Transformers to drain, and came across the ever-unfortunately [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]] being menaced by Decepticons. The 'Cons scattered at the sight of a "ghost", while Starscream drained Dropshot dry. He then targeted the Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], having sensed his connection to the Energon-rich core of Cybertron and intending to feed on it through him. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} After having seemingly killed Over-Run, Starscream battled with the [[Omnicon]]s, and proved to be more than a match for their [[Energon weapon]]s, which only made him stronger. The Omnicons allowed Starscream to begin draining their energy, but as he did so, they merged their minds together and defeated him with combined force of will. Reverted into a solid form by this experience, Starscream fled. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} In reality though, Starscream had only managed to destroy Over-Run's body; the Mini-Con had managed to upload his mind into Cybertron itself to escape death. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}

{{note|Starscream's murder of Over-Run would later be recounted in the cartoon-continuity [[Balancing Act|''Cybertron'' comic]], as the [[Unicron Singularity]] caused the comic and cartoon continuities to intertwine; see Starscream's [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity#Cybertron comic|cartoon article]] for details.}}
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====''More than Meets the Eye: Armada''====
{{note|Although supposedly set in the same universe as Dreamwave's ''Armada'' comic, the ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye]]'' guidebook published after the conclusion of the series contained multiple scenarios that were incompatible with the comic's story, including some points drawn from Starscream's portrayal in the ''Armada'' cartoon.}}

Starscream was originally revolted by the idea of powerlinking, but came to accept it when he realised the power the Mini-Cons could provide him. He doesn't entirely trust Swindle, suspecting he may just be "fattening him up for the kill", but knows they make a powerful team together.

According to [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], Starscream botched the first mission they went on together on Cybertron, and left him for dead in the process. Tidal Wave has carried a grudge against Starscream ever since, which was only magnified when he discovered that Starscream had allegedly developed a fondness for human beings. Starscream himself confirmed this, feeling that the small creatures had opened his mind to new ways of thinking. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye: Armada #3}}

===Cartoon continuity===
{{main|Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity}}
[[File:Armada starscream cartoon continuity.jpg|left|thumb|upright=2.2]]
Starscream accompanied the Decepticons to Earth in the year 2010, but his relationship with his leader was a troubled one; where Starscream craved Megatron's respect, Megatron gave him not one ounce of it, consistently berating and even brutalizing him in some kind of twisted attempt to drive him to realize the Decepticon potential he could see within the younger 'bot. Granted control of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] but abandoned on the battlefield as part of a feint scheme, Starscream turned against his comrades and sided with the Autobots—not out of any desire to do good, but because he hoped they would help him destroy Megatron. Although he befriended the Autobots' young human allies—[[Alexis Thi Dang]] in particular—and appeared to slowly be coming around to their way of thinking, he fell victim to the manipulations of [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], who tricked him into returning to the Decepticon fold. When the threat of [[Unicron]] appeared, however, Starscream could see that the only way forward was for Autobots and Decepticons to unite under Optimus Prime's leadership. Coming to a fatal decision, Starscream challenged Megatron to one last battle for respect, then attacked Unicron himself, sacrificing his life to convince his leader of the threat the chaos-bringer posed.

Ten years later, Starscream was resurrected by the alien [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] using the power of [[Energon]], sans his memories, with the intent that he destroy Optimus Prime and Megatron both. But Megatron was able to harness Unicron's power and even further mindwipe Starscream, transforming him—ironically enough—into his most loyal soldier in the war for Energon. When Megatron hurled himself into an Energon sun to entrap Unicron's spark, Starscream plunged into the star alongside his leader, and was believed dead. However, in 2030, when the sun collapsed into a [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]], Starscream and Megatron were freed, and Starscream—his mind now his own once more—had a new ambition: to take leadership of the Decepticons for himself. He opted to bide his time at first, supervising the search for the [[Omega Lock]] on Earth while Megatron sought out the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, but when he located an army of [[Ancient Decepticon]]s, he made his big move. Taking on the entire Autobot army, Starscream stole the Omega Lock and the Cyber Planet Keys, and channeled from them the power of Primus, transforming himself into a skyscraper-sized giant. In a final battle with Megatron on the planet Gigantion, Starscream disappeared in a reality-sundering discharge of energy, apparently swept away across the dimensions.
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===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
[[File:PaniniArmada1 starscream shot down.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
During the war on Cybertron, Starscream participated on multiple raids on Mini-Con villages. The enraged Mini-Con [[Dualor (Armada)|Dualor]] sought revenge by luring the Decepticons into an attacking an Autobot outpost, planning to blow them all up; Starscream, Cyclonus and Megatron took the bait, but Dualor's plan failed thanks to interference from [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}}

Although the Mini-Cons would later abandoned the planet, the war continued after their departure. In one of many battles, Starscream strafed some Autobots, but was shot down by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer cannon despite his Mini-Con augmentation. [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] punished him by taking [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] away, which Starscream protested against. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} When Megatron found the Mini-Cons on Earth, he summoned Starscream, Cyclonus and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] to the planet through a [[space bridge]]. After spending some time searching for Mini-Cons and shooting at Autobots, he was shot down by [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Friends and Foes!}} Starscream was later present when the Decepticons made a failed grab for the Autobots' Mini-Cons, after Optimus Prime had hoped to send them back to Cybertron. Ultimately, the Mini-Cons opted to stay on Earth, and though the Decepticons didn't manage to swipe any of the little runts, they did destroy the Autobots' space bridge. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|No Way Back!}}
[[File:PaniniArmada7 starscream vs perceptor.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In order to boost his own strength and overthrow Megatron, Starscream made a plan to capture the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]. Knowing that the Mini-Con trio enjoyed saving humans, he arranged for a satellite to fall on [[Chicago]] to draw them out. True to their nature, the Air Defense Team showed up and diverted the satellite, letting Starscream attack and capture [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]]. Unfortunately, an Autobot team showed up and saved the Mini-Cons, but Starscream had still managed to plant a tracking device on Jetstorm. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 5|Devices and Desires!}} Following his tracker, he soon found and ambushed the Air Defense Team again, successfully capturing them, shutting off their personality chips and combining them into the powerful [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. Unsatisfied with even the sword, Starscream went after the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team]] to ensure he had enough power to best Megatron. They resisted and attacked Starscream in the form of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]], and he fought back with his new Star Saber. However, disengaging Air Defense Team's personalities had been a mistake — without them, the Star Saber's power soon went wild. Lightning filled the air and Starscream began panicking as he couldn't let go of the weapon, but thankfully Optimus Prime took it from him and separated it. With his plan failed, Starscream ran away. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|The Two-Edged Blade!}}
[[File:PaniniArmada9 starscream sonic destabiliser.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
After the Decepticons built a grandiose base on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Starscream was shocked to hear that Megatron planned to spare the Autobots in exchange for their Mini-Cons. Megatron confirmed that ''of course'' he was just going to trick the Autobots and blow them up after he got their Mini-Cons, and Starscream even got to fire the missiles for the job. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} After the plan failed, Starscream first reported that Cyclonus was missing, and then that he was returning with too much power inside him. It turned out that Cyclonus was powered up and under the control of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], and while the other Decepticons attacked the "traitor", Starscream had an idea. He used a [[sonic destabiliser]] to safely separate the Destruction Team from Cyclonus, and after they escaped, he contacted them and offered them a deal... {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}

{{note|The cancellation of the Panini ''Armada'' comic meant that Starscream's schemes never reached fruition.}}

===Starscream's Hate Mail===
{{note|A mere wiki article write-up cannot convey how rude he was to the five-year-old letter-writers.}}
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After cleaning out his circuits, Starscream took a look at another batch of fan art sent in by his readers. He threatened to track down all those who submitted sub-par drawings and attack them in their homes. Starscream also reminisced fondly about bashing [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] upon seeing a drawing of the Mini-Con, accused one of the artists to have ''traced'' the artwork he had sent in, and tried to browbeat another human into telling him the location of [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] and [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]]. Furthermore, Starscream was amused by what he mistook as a black-eye on a rendering of Megatron, and suggested the artist join forces with him against the Decepticon leader.

When a reader suggested that Starscream should simply give up trying to overthrow Megatron, Starscream threatened to reduce the puny human to a jammy residue, spread his remains on a piece of toast, and ''eat'' it. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 7|Starscream's Hate Mail #?}}
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===Reader's Digest ''Armada'' novels===
Starscream was one of the Decepticons teleported to Earth by the warp gate within the remains of a Mini-Con ship. Despite the radical change in scenery, Starscream continued to do battle against the Autobots who had been teleported alongside them. The fighting came to an end, temporarily, thanks to the efforts of [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]]. The Decepticons retreated to the Earth's moon, where they begun reinforcement partial remains of the Mini-Cons' ship into a base of operations. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Battle Begins|The Battle Begins}}

Megatron tasked Starscream with scanning all of the Earth’s vehicles to find suitable alternate modes for the Decepticons. Once the task was completed, Starscream offered Megatron first-pick of alternate mode, hoping to charm the Decepticon leader. But Megatron was aware of Starscream's scheming nature, and was unmoved by his second-in-command's sycophancy. After Megatron selected a "super-tank" as his choice of alternate mode, Starscream elected to adopt a fighter jet as his disguise. Once the other two members of Megatron's inner-circle, Demolishor and Cyclonus, had also taken on new alternate modes, Megatron led his troops in an attack on the Autobots' base. The Decepticons blasted the mountain concealing the Autobots' base until the Autobots' human allies, Carlos, Alexis and Rad, approached the war-zone with their companion Mini-Cons. Megatron demanded that the children hand over their Mini-Cons, but the Autobots soon caught up to their allies and launched a counter-attack against the Decepticons.

Though they managed to get a few hits on Optimus, Starscream and Cyclonus were forced to double back to Megatron’s side when the Autobot leader assumed his “Super Optimus Prime” mode and swatted the Decepticon fliers out of the air. Megatron, having recently acquired a Mini-Con partner, proved to be of minimal help on the battlefield, as he had difficulty controlling his newfound power. Starscream helped Megatron right himself after the recoil of one of his shots sent him reeling, only for his leader to bark at him to deal with Optimus Prime instead. The hope that Optimus would destroy Megatron swelled in Starscream's mind as he, Demolishor and Cyclonus rushed the Autobot leader. Optimus easily swatted Starscream out of the air once more. Recognizing that the Decepticons were outmatched, Megatron called for a retreat.

Back on the Moon, the Decepticons began to squabble between themselves over their defeat. The kerfuffle was interrupted by Cyclonus, who had lingered behind as the others had teleported away. As it turns out, the Autobots' human allies had uncovered more dormant Mini-Cons during the fight, and Cyclonus had managed to snatch away two panels before fleeing. Starscream tried to grab one of the Mini-Cons for himself, but Megatron denied him the opportunity to amass more power. Since Cyclonus was the one who stole the Mini-Cons, Megatron allowed him to keep one of them. The other Mini-Con was given to Demolishor. Upset at this turn of events, Starscream claimed that as second-in-command, he deserved his own Mini-Con. Megatron replied that, as second-in-command, Starscream should be capable of acquiring a Mini-Con on his own. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: Race for the Mini-Con Robots|Race for the Mini-Con Robots}}

===The Balance of Power===
[[File:BalanceofPower starscream datacon.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67]]
During the war on Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons met in battle while searching for a mysterious relic that could allegedly reveal what had become of the Mini-Cons who had long ago vanished from the planet. While Cyclonus and an army of [[Decepticlone]]s kept the Autobots busy, Starscream snuck away from the combat and managed to unearth the relic, which turned out to be a [[Data-Con]]. The device contained a recording left by the Mini-Cons that provided a flight plan and tracking codes for their vessel, which Starscream intended to keep for himself. However, just as he was attempting to perform a deep-space probe to locate the craft's current resting place, either by coincidence or consequence, a Mini-Con distress beacon screamed to life, alerting all the other combatants to the Mini-Cons' current location. Starscream and the Decepticons took off through a space bridge, tracking the signal back to the source, and the Autobots pursued... {{storylink|The Balance of Power}}
{{note|This comic was written as a tie-in to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' video game]], but its details differ from the introduction seen in the game itself. [[#PS2|See below]] for Starscream's role in the game.}}

===''Galaxy Force'' manga===
[[File:GFmanga2 starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
After the Autobots relocated to Earth to escape the [[Unicron Singularity|gigantic black hole]] that was threatening Cybertron, Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] tracked them down. Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] intercepted the Decepticon pair before they could discover the location of their base, but in the mid-air combat that ensued, the villains' [[Cyber Key]] powers allowed them to gain the upper hand. Impaling Optimus Prime through the shoulder with his Cyber Key swords, Starscream broke off the battle and retraced the Autobots' flight path, looking for their base, evening managing to shoot Prime down when he attempted to pursue. Fortunately for the Autobots, their human ally [[Coby Hansen]] was able to get the base's shielding up in time to hide it from Starscream's prying eyes, and the Decepticon was then taken down by an unexpected blast from Optimus Prime's Cyber Key-powered cannons. {{storylink|The Devil's Dogfight! Coby's Courage}}

{{charstubfiction|{{Storylink|Deep Sea Discovery! Vector Prime}}}}

Following Megatron's disappearance in the explosion of the starship ''[[Atlantis]]'', Starscream took control of what small Decepticon force was currently active, and dispatched Thundercracker to [[Velocitron]] to obtain that world's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. Unsurprisingly, the Autobots defeated him and took the key for themselves. {{storylink|Fastest Dream! Hot Shot's Run}}

They also later obtained the key from [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], where Starscream watched their victory from afar. {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.7}}
[[File:GFmanga8 super starscream.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
With two keys and their focusing device the [[Omega Lock]] now gathered in one place, Starscream was able to send his newest recruit [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] to steal them all from the Autobots at once, then rejoined with him at the location of the third Cyber Planet Key, hidden on Earth itself. Optimus Prime and [[Vector Prime]] had followed Sideways, however, and a battle over the key broke out; although a blast from Optimus took off nearly half of Starscream's face, he still triumphed over the two Autobots, wrested the Earth key from its pedestal and added it to the Omega Lock. The combined energy of the three keys flowed into Starscream, transforming him into a skyscraper-sized giant. As if this were not enough, the activation of the Earth key also awoke an army of ancient Decepticons slumbering on Earth, who began laying siege to the planet at Starscream's command. {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.8}} The Autobots proved no match for Starscream's new powers, as he took Optimus down with his new Cyber Key blaster, blowing his chest open and exposing the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. When the Autobot aerial ace [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] arrived with news that [[Primus]] had awoken, however, the bolstered Prime rose, protected from Starscream's blasts by the Matrix, and merged with Wing Saber into his "Sonic Wing" mode. The combined Autobots tore into Starscream, and the titanic Decepticon was vanquished in a huge explosion. {{storylink|Galaxy Force Mission.9}}

{{note|The ''Galaxy Force'' manga was cancelled before it could reach the end of the story, so it's unknown if Starscream would have returned in later chapters the way he did in the cartoon.}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Years ago, Starscream was responsible for slicing off Red Alert's hand with his sword during a battle on Cybertron. Red has held a grudge against Starscream ever since.<ref>Red Alert's Cyber Key Code entry</ref>

In addition to Thundercracker, Starscream had another soldier under his command during his time on Earth in the first stage of the black hole crisis: the bumbling [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]. To ensure that this fool did not ruin his plans, Starscream assigned him the time-wasting task of faking alien activity by creating crop circles and stealing livestock.<ref>Skywarp's Cyber Key Code entry</ref>

===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
The Ulchtar of [[Aurex 603.0 Kappa]] broke into [[Primax 388.0 Gamma]] [[Micro|Zone]]'s [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary|Satellite Penitentiary]]. There, he retrieved the [[personality component]]s of renegade [[Autobot]]s [[Screechwing]], [[Spiketail]], [[Nightprowler]], [[Albitron]], and [[Leatherhide (Universe)|Leatherhide]], forming the [[Combatibot]]s who could combine into [[Toxitron (Zone)|Toxitron]]. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:ArmadaStarscream JComicKreon.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"I look like.... Thundercracker."]]
Starscream was present at the unveiling of another [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s statue along with [[Starscream (MW)|another Starscream]] and [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstrike]]. When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] entered the room and promptly destroyed the statue with his arm-mounted cannon, this Starscream had the great misfortune of being caught in the blast. {{Storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 1006.0 Beta]], Megatron, having been abducted by [[Unicron]] to the [[Cauldron]] during the [[Universe War]], did not doubt the existence of Unicron when Unicron appeared in his own reality. Thus Starscream had no need to sacrifice himself to convince Megatron of the threat of Unicron, and after Megatron's apparent demise, Starscream took command of the Decepticons. This led to a stronger Autobot/Decepticon alliance, one that partially survived the coming of the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s, the return and death again of Megatron, the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, and beyond. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

===Spacewarp's Log===
[[Spacewarp]] claimed to know Ulchtar. According to her, Ulchtar was [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s right hand 'bot. He defected to the Autobots for a time, returned to the Decepticons, died while attacking "[[Unicron|El Giant Planeto]]", was resurrected by [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] without memories, died again, was resurrected again, betrayed Megatron once again, turned into a giant, and then vanished into a giant energy rift.{{storylink|Transformers: Spacewarp's Log|Spacewarp's Log (2), 2015/11/11}}

===''SD SG''===
When [[Optimus Prime (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Optimus Prime]] complained about being turned good, he said they would never have done that to a Megatron or a Starscream. His subordinates provided counter-examples to his chagrin. {{storylink|SD SG#SDSG1|SD SG #1}}

==Games==
===The Energon Within===
[[File:EnergonWithin megatron orders.jpg|thumb]]
[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] ordered Ulchtar to secure 100 [[energon cube]]s from an Autobot mine. He did so successfully, though many Decepticon troops were destroyed in the process. And he got a verbal drubbing from Megatron anyway. {{storylink|Transformers Armada: The Energon Within|The Energon Within}}
{{Note|In the game, there are many generic Decepticon "Jet" units that are visually identical to Ulchtar.}}
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===''Transformers''===
{{voiceactor|[[Matt Hetherington]] (English)}}

[[File:Starscream-GameBurn.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Sephiroth! Sephiroth! 'Cause all bad guys walk in flames and not get burned to hell!]]
Starscream was stationed in [[Antarctica]], overseeing [[Decepticlone]] operations in recovering the [[Mini-Con storage panel]]s found in the area, using a human research center they overran as his base of operations. He also located his own Mini-Con, [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]]. When the Autobots ventured too close to the base, Starscream attacked (blowing up the hangar he was holed up in first), using his superior speed and sword skills as well as aerial attacks. Eventually the Autobots defeated him before returning to the Amazon to face [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] leaving Starscream for dead, though unbeknownst to them Starscream had survived his injuries and retreated soon after they left.

[[File:Starscream-Cmere.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Hey, look! Prime's a THROTTLED-bot! Get it? Throttle? Like choking? I'll be here all week. Tip your server.]]
When the Autobots arrived in [[Alaska]] Starscream attack to kill them all by colliding his starship into a mountain, but the Autobots escaped unscathed. This also gave them the chance to infiltrate the downed ship and free the captive Mini-Con [[Aftershock (Armada)|Aftershock]] from the control room. As they were leaving Starscream surprised them and briefly fought them in the control room. He attempted to use his null laser cannons at full power in an attempt to finish off his foes, but only succeeded in cutting the rock face below the ship, which collapsed and sent the precariously balanced ship plunging into the valley below. The impact of the crash buried the bow deep into the earth, forcing the Autobots to climb their way up and out to the surface. When the Autobots pulled free from the buried ship and got back to ground-level, Starscream attacked again even stronger than in their previous encounter. But this battle too ultimately ended in defeat, leading Optimus Prime to interrogate him as to the whereabouts of Megatron. When Starscream refused (hinting a desire to kill him as well) he attempted to fire his null ray at point-blank range, Optimus knocked him unconscious with a well-aimed punch. He then ordered Red Alert to hack the treacherous Decepticon's warp transponder, which led them to Megatron's [[Pacific Island]] base. What became of him afterward is unknown. {{storylink|Transformers (PS2)}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsArmadaStarscream.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Finally! I can beat up Megatron and hang out with Windblade! I hope.]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Starscream.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Starscream participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''Armada Starscream'' — This Uncommon character could be recruited by collecting 120 units of Cybermetal, and 56 units of Transmetal.
*''Energon Starscream'' — This Epic character first appeared in the "Christmas Breaker" event, and could be recruited by collecting 650 units of Cybermetal, 350 units of Transmetal, 150 exclusive cores, and 50 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
{{main|Starscream (Armada)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Starscream (Armada)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
*According to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' video game]]'s instruction booklet, Starscream (in his ''Armada''-era body) has the following statistics:
*:Height: 19' 7" (15' 1" vehicle mode length)
*:Weight: 22,050 lbs
*:Thrust: 28,000 lbs
*:Vehicle Top Speed: Mach 2.7
*''Armada'' Starscream's body parts made frequent cameos in the CGI models of the generic Decepticon and Autobot soldiers during the ''Energon'' cartoon series, despite Starscream not actually ever appearing in his ''Armada'' body during the series.
*It's a popular rumor that the Starscream who appears in ''Super Link'' (the Japanese version of ''Energon'') is not the original, but a clone. Popular, but entirely wrong. Although not ''explicitly'' referred to with the name "Starscream" in dialogue, he is identified as one of Megatron's former soldiers, randomly given a new name by Alpha Q, and things just roll on from there without a backward look.
*Starscream's arc across the end of ''Armada'' and the beginning of ''Energon'', in which he is [[Cramp|killed by Galvatron]] while Unicron was causing trouble, returned in ghostly form, and his complete resurrection within Unicron, is reminiscent of [[Starscream's Ghost|his]] [[Ghost in the Machine (G1)|arc]] in the third season of [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon]].
[[Image:AAII Ulchtar.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*"Ulchtar" was a preliminary name for [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 Starscream]].
*Ulchtar's exploit in ''The AllSpark Almanac'' is a reference to the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[Starscream's Brigade]]", in which Starscream travels to Cybertron to retrieve the personality components of the 'bots who would become the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s.
*Though Ulchtar did not appear in ''The AllSpark Almanac II'' other than as text, art by [[Bill Forster]] - resembling an ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]''-style Armada Starscream - was used on the [[ALTernity Today]] tie-in website; however, it was never approved by Hasbro, and as such is [[Canon|unofficial]]. Ask Vector Prime and Spacewarp's Log would later confirm author [[Jim Sorenson]]'s intent in that Ulchtar is his universe's counterpart to Starscream.
*This Kreon Starscream is seen in the same scene/panel as the other [[Starscream (Kre-O)|Starscream]] Kreon.
*As with all the non-toy Transformer [[Kreon]]s in the comic series, Starscream uses existing toy parts. Unsurprisingly, he uses the helmet of the original Starscream Kreon figure.
*Kreon Starscream has a color scheme that matches the second set of colors that his Unicron Trilogy counterpart received in the cartoon.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Starscream''' (スタースクリーム ''Sutāsukurīmu''), '''Nightscream''' (''Super Link'', ナイトスクリーム ''Naitosukurīmu'') '''Nightscream Reverse''' (ナイトスクリームR ''Naitosukurīmu Ribāsu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Csillagsikoly''' (''Armada'', "Starscream"), '''Surranó''' (1st ''Energon'' dub, "Sneaker"), '''Üstökös''' (2nd ''Energon'' dub and ''Cybertron'', "Comet")
*''Korean:'' '''Scream''' (스크림 ''Seukeurim''), '''Mega Starscream''' (''Cybertron'', 메가 스타스크림 ''Mega Seutaseukeurim'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hóng Zhīzhū''' (红蜘蛛, "Red Spider")
*''Polish:'' '''Krzykotron''' (''Armada'', "Screamtron")
*''Russian:'' '''Skandalist''' (second ''Armada'' dub, "Troublemaker")

==References==
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[[Category:Armada Autobots]]
[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Ghosts]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame characters]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Letters page answerers]]
[[Category:Seekers]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:Zone Decepticons]]

Starscream (Armada)/toys

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[[File:GHC Starscream Scream.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb]]

'''Starscream''' has many toys, a testament to the enduring popularity of this [[Unicron Trilogy]] version of the character.

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[File:Armada SS toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|He's Emo-tastic!]]
*'''Starscream with Swindle''' (Max-Con, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Port wing/sword, 2 "fireblast" missiles

: Starscream transforms into a Cybertronic jet fighter, loaded with electronic sound effects that function in both modes. Pulling back and releasing his rearmost Mini-Con port activates a take-off sound effect, while holding it follows up the sound with an extended engine roar that lasts a few seconds. Placing a Mini-Con on the port, such as his included partner [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]], releases two spring-activated over-shoulder spring-loaded missile launchers, and pulling back on the port with a Mini-Con attached triggers a laser-firing noise that lasts ''just'' long enough to be too long. Pressing his cockpit canopy activates a pulsing sound effect; Swindle can also snap into place under his nosecone, and pops free with an explosion effect when the canopy is pressed down hard. His left wing detaches and unfolds to form a large sword for use in robot mode.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version of this toy uses a brighter light gray plastic, gold paint instead of yellow, more detailed, contiguous paint applications on the wings, and has a "separated" Decepticon sigil deco. The nosecone on the Japanese version is parallel to the rest of the jet mode, while the American version was retooled to slope downward [[for safety reasons]], making it "collapse" easier if pressed point-first into, say, your little brother.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed to create ''Armada'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], and [[retool]]ed to make ''Armada'' [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Armada'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Armada Thundercracker toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I'm afraid I just blue myself.]]
*'''Starscream Super Mode with Spark Grid''' (Max-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-09'''
**''Accessories:'' Port wing/sword, 2 "fireblast" missiles

: While this blue redeco of the ''Armada'' Starscream figure was released in Hasbro markets as the separate character of Thundercracker, Takara repurposed it as a powered-up version of Starscream, and used it as such in the [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]]. The Takara toy is almost identical to Hasbro's Thundercracker, but uses darker, more vivid blue and red plastics, and has the parallel nosecone of the Takara Starscream.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm More information on Thundercracker/Starscream Supermode at TFU.info]''

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===Built to Rule!===
[[File:BTR-toy Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Starscream's attempts to take over [[Block Town]] were less than successful.]]
*'''Starscream with Swindle''' (Built to Rule!, 2003)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: ''[[Built to Rule!]]'' Starscream is a building-brick set centered around a "Trans-Skeleton", a generic core that changes from "robot" to vehicle-mode-base and back. His robot and Cyertronic fighter jet modes are built around each of these configurations. He features two missile launchers that use a "twist-block" trigger mechanism for the spring-loaded launchers. He also has a 2x2 "[[Powerlinx]]" plate that can mouth any ''BTR'' vehicle-mode Mini-Con or normal-series Mini-Con, though the grip on the latter is not very good.

: His jet-mode build as depicted in some of the stock photography differs slightly from the mode shown in the set's [[instructions]]. But as it's a building-brick set, do what you like!

: He comes with a building-brick version of [[Swindle (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Swindle]].

: This set was later released in different colors as [[Thundercracker (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Thundercracker]] and [[Zapmaster (Armada)#Built to Rule!|Zapmaster]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BTR EnergonStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Starscream's attempt to infiltrate Space Police II was only marginally more successful.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Built to Rule!, 2004)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: The ''Energon'' version of ''Built To Rule!'' Starscream was designed with a much more solid skeleton with larger, blockier limbs. He can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic jet fighter with pressure-launch missiles, to a robot, to basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.

: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the ''Built to Rule'' line overall, the ''Energon'' versions only had a limited, test market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many "Tuesday Morning" chain discount stores at drastically dropped prices.

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===Energon===
[[File:Energon Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hasbro Starscream, all spooky.]]
[[File:Superlink Nightscream Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Takara Starscream, now with G1 sweetening.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Energon sword, energon rifle, 2 missiles

: ''Energon'' Starscream transforms into a jet fighter loosely based upon the F/A-22 Raptor (which would later be used as the alt-mode of [[Starscream (Movie)|another Starscream]]), cast mostly in dark clear-green plastics to emphasize his "energon ghost" status. The toy also features numerous spots down the right-hand side of the robot mode's front, back, shoulder and wings where Starscream appears only partially-constructed, along with asymmetrical plastic-color layouts, to further enhance the "half-formed" effect—though [[Aaron Archer]] would later remark that he felt these design cues did not come across properly. He comes with two very large accessories, a sword and a non-firing blaster, which can combine to form a ''really'' large sword. In jet mode he has two wing-mounted spring-loaded missile launchers, which can flip up over his robot-mode shoulders for "Hyper Mode".

: The Japanese version of this mold, called '''Nightscream''', uses gray plastics instead of stony-blue, a lighter shade of red paint, and darker blue plastic and paint.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Skyquake (G1)#Timelines|Skyquake]] and [[Leozack#Timelines|Leozack]] and served as the model for the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' incarnations of [[Hellbat (Victory)#Wings Universe|Hellbat]], [[Guyhawk#Wings Universe|Guyhawk]], and [[Hooligan (G2)#Wings Universe|Hooligan]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Energon'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energon-toy 2-pack Starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Obi-Wan Kenobi|This weapon is your life]], because without it you are literally useless in both of your modes]]
*'''Prowl with Longarm & Starscream with Zapmaster''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Port wing/sword, 2 missiles

: Part of a Sam's Club [[exclusive]] set, the [[#Armada_2|''Armada'' Starscream toy]] was [[redeco]]ed in primarily dark gray with burgundy and black accents, patterned after the color scheme of his Deluxe ''Energon'' figure. His Mini-Con partner was [[Zapmaster (Armada)|Zapmaster]] this time around rather than Swindle. The set also included ''Energon'' [[Prowl (Energon)#VsStarscream|Prowl]] as an ''Armada'' [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] redeco with [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/SamsStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Sam's Club Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Energon Energon Starscream Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hasbro Starscream has twice the G1 for half the price.]]
[[File:Superlink Nightscream Reverse Toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Takara "Nightscream" has two scoops of G1 in every toy.]]
*'''Energon Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, rifle, 2 missiles

: Representing Starscream in a powered-up form following his immersion in [[Super Energon]], ''Energon'' Starscream was redecoed into a more [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired color scheme, primarily light gray with blue and red accents. Though the sculpted "half-formed" sections remain, the figure's new paint layouts ignore them, sometimes painting directly over the top of them, which coupled with the figure's new lack of translucent plastic seems to suggest that this is a non-ghosty version of the character, though his asymmetrical arm coloration remains due to the use of [[unpaintable plastic]] needed for structural support. He was released under the name "Energon Starscream", thus making him ''Energon'' Energon Starscream, though when he was first listed in Walmart computers it was under the name "[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp Interceptor]]", perhaps indicating an aborted intent for the toy.

: The Takara "Nightscream Reverse" release of the toy is almost entirely different, using clear-blue plastics in the place of some of the solid-gray in the Hasbro version. Gray plastic was used in place of black, and many paint details were different. It also came with a yellow version of ''Energon'' [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]'s [[Energon weapon|energon drill weapon]] and Decepticon-style [[Energon star|energon chip]]. This was the deco used for Starscream's powered up appearance in the ''Energon'' cartoon.

: The Hasbro deco of this figure was used as a reference for the [[#Attacktix|unreleased ''Attacktix'' vehicle-mode Starscream piece]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/EStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Energon'' Energon Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Cybertron===
[[File:GalaxyForce Starscream toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|I am Vegeta, Prince of all Saiya- I mean, I will be leader of all Decepticons!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Voyager, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, Decepticon [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] [[Cyber Planet Key]]

:Exclusive to Takara's ''Galaxy Force'' line, this version of Starscream draws much of its influence from [[Don Figueroa]]'s design for [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 Starscream]] in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', transforming into a Cybertronic starfighter. In both modes, plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into his back end flips out a spring-loaded blade from each arm. His spring-loaded missile launcher can be used as either a hand-held weapon, or mounted under his jet-mode nosecone. Another port for the weapon can be found behind the rear landing gear, allowing it to be stored horizontally in robot mode, along with a port under each forearm (though these are loose due to being molded across two parts). He comes with a Cybertron Decepticon Cyber Planet Key.

:This toy was designed with a [[soundbox]] in mind (even including the requisite speaker and battery brackets when you [[:File:Starscream soundbox.jpg|crack one open]]), but the final versions have no electronics.

:Although essentially the "standard" version of ''Cybertron'' Starscream, this figure was not released in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline, presumably so it would not interfere with the sales of the much larger (more expensive) Supreme Starscream toy (see below). A redeco would be made available later in the line (again [[#VsVector|see below]]).

:This toy was redecoed to create ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Starscream (SG)#Timelines|Starscream]] and the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Dirge]]. This mold also served as the model for the non-toy [[Skywarp (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Galaxy Force'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy supreme starscream.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Honeycomb big? Yeah Yeah Yeah! It's not small? No No No!]]
*'''Starscream''' (Supreme, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Missile, "Crown of Leadership", Decepticon Cybertron Cyber Key, Gold Earth Cyber Planet Key

: Supreme Starscream is a colossally-upscaled version of the Voyager-class Starscream toy, with quite a few changes. The most notable is the change in his Cyber Planet Key [[gimmick]]: each arm has a separate Key jack in it rather than the Voyager's single joint-jack. While the right arm still deploys a blade, the left arm now reveals a spring-loaded missile-firing "null laser cannon" with expanding prongs. The original back-mounted Key jack is still present, though it does not activate any gimmicks and merely serves as a Key storage space (a rarity among ''Cybertron'' toys). A second storage-only jack is found on the underside of the same assembly. The two small guns on the sides of his cockpit can swivel up to firing position in robot mode, and he also has several electronic light and sound gimmicks, including one activated by moving his sword-arm. His eyes are, for some strange reason, green.

: He comes with a Decepticon "Crown of Leadership", based on Generation 1 Starscream's crown from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' that fits over his noggin (which, together with his considerable size, has earned him the nickname "King Starscream" among fans.) He is also the only ''Cybertron'' toy to come with ''two'' Cyber Keys, a Decepticon Cybertron Key, and a gold-bordered Earth Planet Key. Both Keys have the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s5a3'''" [[tampograph]]ed on their backs. The placement of these accessories in the box varies in later releases.

: Supreme Starscream was released in the first wave of ''Cybertron'' toys, long before Starscream was transformed into a giant in the third quarter of the ''Cybertron'' cartoon. [[To sell toys|To sell]] this large, expensive figure at this early stage, a few other toys in the ''Cybertron'' line were changed—predominantly, the standard Voyager Starscream figure went unreleased in Hasbro markets. Also, to keep Starscream's Cybertron-style Cyber Key exclusive among the early figures, Jetfire and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]]—who had Cybertron-style keys in the cartoon, and in the Takara toyline—had their keys changed to Earth and Jungle Planet keys respectively.

: In Japan, this toy was released as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, basically unchanged in US packaging. It was later redecoed to make ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Supreme Starscream]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Starscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Tru2005Cybertronstarscream.JPG|upright=1.66|thumb|Thrust? No wait... Ramjet?]]
*'''Starscream vs. Vector Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, Decepticon Cybertron-style Cyber Planet Key

: The Voyager Starscream mold was made available by Hasbro in a two-pack with an unaltered [[Vector Prime]], now sporting a burgundy paint job. The two-pack was exclusive to Toys "R" Us stores, and was sold for slightly less than the cost of two Voyagers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/TRUStarscream/starscream.htm More information on Toys "R" Us Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:CybScream-LOC.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Starsqueak.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: A colossally ''downscaled'' and simplified version of the ''Cybertron'' Starscream figure was released as part of the first wave of the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' series. He transforms into the same Cybertronic starfighter altmode, and has flip-out weapons (one sword, one non-firing blaster).

: In Japan, the toy was sold as part of the ''very'' short-lived "EZ Collection". It was given more extensive [[paint operation]]s than the Hasbro version.

: This mold was used to make ''Legends of Cybertron'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Cybertron|Ramjet]], [[Skywarp (Armada)#Cybertron|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (Universe)#Cybertron|Sunstorm]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)#Classic Series|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Classic Series|Thrust]], ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' [[Starscream (WFC)#War for Cybertron|Starscream]], and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'']] [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]]. Phew!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/LOCStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Legends of Cybertron'' Starscream at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Cybertrontoy clear ez starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''EZ Collection Clear Set''' (Multi-pack, 2005)

: A Japanese exclusive multi-pack of "EZ Collection" Starscream, Megatron and Optimus Prime recast the figures using primarily clear plastics; in Starscream's case, both his greys became translucent. A mail-away exclusive to ''[[TV Magazine]]'' in October 2005, the set was limited to 3000 pieces.

::*''[http://plasticcrack.net/archives/2007/07/photo-review-takara-galaxy-force-ez-telemag-exclusive-3pack More information on the EZ Collection multi-pack at PlasticCrack.net]
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===Generations===
[[File:Generations armada starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cuz once you got a theory of how the thing works, everybody wants the next thing to be just like the first.]]
[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-ArmadaStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #011'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[2014]]-[[March 23|03-23]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG33'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles

:Part of the eighth wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' "Armada Starscream" is a modern update of the original ''Armada'' Starscream figure. He comes with two "Energon Swords" which he holds via [[5mm post]], and can fold up and store on his wings, as opposed to the wings themselves detaching and forming swords. He has numerous Powerlinx plugs on his forearms and turbines, though they do not activate any features. In place of his spring-loaded cannons, his turbines can each fire a missile in either mode via pressure-launch, and can be positioned in robot mode to either face forward or lay flat on his back.

:While his [[bio]] paints this toy as ''this'' Starscream, [[IDW Publishing]] [[Repurposing|repurposed]] this toy as a new body for [[Starscream (G1)/toys#ArmadaStarscream|Generation 1 Starscream]], debuting it in the [[Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|issue]] the figure comes packaged with.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] release of Armada Starscream, part of the fourteenth wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, features a deco more accurate to his original cartoon appearance, most obviously by casting much of his arms, legs, wings, and launchers stark white. Other changes include use of a darker shade of red plastic and paint, a thoroughly-painted red cockpit, red-painted toes, a black-painted canopy, and a silver face with painted "chinstrap". He lacks the comic.

:This mold was heavily [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Jhiaxus (G2)#Generations|Jhiaxus]], differently retooled into ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#Timelines|Skywarp]] and ''Timelines'' [[Ramjet (Universe)#Timelines|Ramjet]], and [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#Legends|Armada Starscream Super Mode]]. This mold was also the basis for the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]]'' incarnation of [[Eagle Eye (G2)#Wings Universe|Eagle Eye]] and the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of [[Jetstorm (BM)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Jetstorm]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenArmadaStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Generations'' Armada Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Legends===
[[File:Transformers-Legends-LG18-Starscream-Super-Mode.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Armada Starscream Super Mode''' (Deluxe, [[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''Japanese ID number'': '''LG18'''
**''Accesories'': 2 Energon Swords, 2 missiles

:A [[redeco]] of the ''Generations'' Starscream figure based on the super mode coloration Starscream had in ''Armada''.

:This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Thundercracker (Armada)|''Armada'' Thundercracker]] in [[Fun Publications]]' [[Armada Volume 5|''Armada'' Volume 5]].
{{GenerationsArmadaStarscreamMold}}

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==Merchandise==
===Happy Meal toy===
{{anchor|McDonalds}}[[File:Armadatoy mcdonalds starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
: Part of the McDonald's ''Armada'' promotion, this version of Starscream is based on his larger toy and features a pull-back motor gimmick that propels his jet-mode forward, then leaps up to instantly convert to robot mode, like the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Jumpstarter]]s. In jet mode, he can combine with the other three Happy Meal Decepticons to form a goofy-looking [[Mighty Vehicle]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/McStarscream/starscream.htm More information on McDonald's Starscream at TFU.info]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF ArmadaStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Normal and unintentional "currently dying in a Unicron beam" variant.]]
*'''Starscream''' (SCF, 2002)
**''Act'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base

:A three-inch tall non-transforming PVC figurine of Starscream was released in the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-specific ninth "Act" of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. The figure came in both full color and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: Care may need to be taken with the pewter variant when moving "joints" or popping parts off the main body. It is distressingly common for pewter SCF figures to have the connection pegs painted as well, which can lead to sticking and tearing of the soft-plastic pegs keeping the figure together. A little shaving of the socket interiors with a thin hobby knife is usually enough to solve this, once the peg has been removed.

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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:MegaSCF starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' 13
**''Accessories:'' Swindle figure, sword
: A five-inch tall non-transforming, highly-articulated PVC figure of Starscream was the thirteenth and final release in Takara's ''Mega Super Colleciton Figure'' series. Like other toys in the line, he came with a few extra pieces, like a separate wing-sword, and a mini-PVC of his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]]. The miracle of universal pegs also allows him to wield weapons belonging to other ''Mega SCF'' figures, most characteristically appropriate being the Star Saber that came with Optimus Prime.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act133/ More information on Mega SCF Starscream at TFKenkon.com]''
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===Transformers Figure===
[[File:TFfigure starscream.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
:A non-transforming PVC figurine of Starscream was released by [[Omron Entertainment]] as part of their simply-named ''[[Transformers Figure]]'' line of gaming arcades prizes, standing around 5" tall. Despite there being a nationwide commercial for the figures, their distribution was poor, and not many arcades actually wound up carrying them.
::*''[http://tfkenkon.com/collection/part6/act127/ More information on Omron PVC figures from TFKenkon.com]
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===Battle for Cybertron Game===
[[File:BattleforCybertron starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Transformers: Armada - Battle for Cybertron Game''' (2003)
:A small figurine of Starscream was among the eight Transformers character playing pieces included with the [[Milton Bradley]] ''[[Battle for Cybertron Game|Battle for Cybertron]]'' board game.
::*''[http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6841/transformers-armada-battle-for-cybertron More information on Battle for Cybertron at BoardGameGeek.com]''
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===Bubble Twist===
[[File:BubbleTwist starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Starscream''' (2003)
:A small solid-color PVC figurine of Starscream was among the [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] toys available with [[Bubble Twist]] bubble gum, produced by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Cap Candy]] and only available at Toys"R"Us. Like all figures in the series, Starscream was available in red, blue, purple, grey and black.
::*''[http://tformers.com/article.php?sid=2059 More information on Bubble Twist at TFormers.com]''
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===Attacktix===
[[File:AttacktixScream.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|He keeps flying in circles for some reason.]]
*'''Starscream''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF08
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Captain
|special=Rally - 14/26 (54%) success ratio
|cost=10
|speed=6
|attacktype=Shooter (Large Missile)
}}
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: ''[[Attacktix]]'' Starscream is based on his [[#Cybertron_2|''Cybertron'' incarnation]]. His Special Power, ''Rally'', enables a player to return any one of their already-defeated [[Decepticon]] pieces to play. If Starscream's speed wheel reads 8 stop moving him there—you'll be able to move him 2 extra tix next turn and even if he gets shot down his special power is always white when he's on 8 speed.

: A Captain figure Starscream works very well with his own redeco, [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]], supporting his ''Infiltration'' power.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixStarscream/starscream.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Starscream at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Attacktix EnergonStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Starscream''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF11
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Captain
|special=Transform
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Small Missile)/Flight
}}
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: This unreleased Starscream is a missile launching piece based on his [[#EnergonEnergon|"''Energon'' Energon" form's vehicle mode]]. His vehicle form can detach from his base and fly on a string, enabling him to get better shots at opposing pieces, or even airlift allies (or enemies... is that a legal move?). His "Transform" power would probably allow you to bring any Starscream figure into play from your back-ups—making Starscream an even more effective figure when working with Skywarp. But as the toy was never released, we'll never know.

: Several pieces of this mold would also have been used to make [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Attacktix|Generation 1 Skywarp]], who also went unreleased.

{{canceledattacktix}}
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==References==
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[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Built to Rule]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mail order exclusives]]
[[Category:McDonald's exclusives]]
[[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys "R" Us exclusives]]

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{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=18
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=19
|title="Champion"
|japanese=栄光のプラネットカップ
|romaji=Eikō no Planet Cup
|translation=The Glorious Planet Cup
|image=Cyb ep18 champion.jpg
|caption=We are the champions, my friends.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Kazuhiko Sōma]]
|director=[[Kei'ichirō Kawaguchi]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[May 14]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[October 12]], 2005 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''It's Hot Shot and Coby versus Override in the final stage of the race for the Planet Cup!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep18 woohoo.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|The Autobots play Dance Dance! Revolution]]

On [[Velocitron]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] assemble before the [[Planet Cup]] shrine. All four racers begin to glow as the shrine recognizes them as participants in the final round of the great race, and a new subterranean course is unlocked on which the final race will take place. Hot Shot is excited at tackling the roller-coaster-esque track, but [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] gives him some grave news: injuries he has sustained throughout the course of the race have damaged the circuit pathways that deliver commands to his main engine. He will need a passenger to ride with him for the duration of the race and to constantly make corrections to his system. [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who has recently arrived from [[Earth]], suggests [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] for the job, but the [[Mini-Con]]'s rotor blades make him too big to fit into Hot Shot's cockpit. Reminded of a time when he lost a moto-cross race in his younger years, and the importance of the lesson he learned on not giving up, [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] volunteers for the task, and after clearing it with Override, the Autobots allow it.

[[File:ReverseTuneIgnition Champion.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]

[[File:Cyb ep18 stealing the cup.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Explosions and smoke are often purple in ''Cybertron'']]

The last race soon commences, and Override and Hot Shot quickly outstrip their two Decepticon opponents. Crumplezone and Ransack have not been resting on their laurels, however: they have installed several new gimmicks and gadgets into their systems, and begin their trickery by using springs to launch themselves across the raceway, quickly closing the gap between the racers. Hot Shot's speed begins to drop as the group nears a huge vertical loop, but Coby soon fixes the problem with a little prompting from [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]]. Crumplezone and Ransack reveal their second modification, activating new nitrous boosters to speed them through the loop... except the two goons run out of nitrous at the top of the loop, and fall off the track, knocking themselves right out of the race. Abandoning any pretense of following the rules, the troublemaking pair then try to steal the Planet Cup outright, but they can't get through the forcefield protecting it. Override and Hot Shot break off the race long enough to send the partners in crime packing, but as he and Override laugh at the retreating Decepticons, a sudden twinge of pain shoots through Hot Shot...

[[File:Cyb ep18 coby cable.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Ka....me...ha...me.....]]

The race resumes, with the next obstacle on the course taking the form of dangerous high-speed 90° cornering. As the two Transformers tear up the track, Hot Shot's speed starts to drop once more, and the cause is soon traced to Hot Shot's fried main engine connector, a physical problem that Coby cannot fix through his computer. Risking his own safety by unlatching his harness, Coby opens an access panel in Hot Shot's cockpit and manually rewires his circuits. Holding the key cables together with his bare hands, Coby gives Hot Shot the power boost he needs, and the Autobot racer draws level with Override once again. For the final push, Hot Shot activates his [[Cyber Key]] power, and the two opponents tear through the goal in a photo finish! After a long, tense moment, the photo comes in... and Hot Shot is the winner! Though stunned at her loss, Override congratulates Hot Shot on his victory, and Hot Shot thanks Coby for all his help.

[[File:Cyb ep18 megs cup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Hm, I thought it'd be bigger.]]

With the race complete, the forcefield around the Planet Cup dissolves... at which point, a [[dimension gate]] materializes in the air above the track, and [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and his Decepticons arrive to steal the trophy! He has been followed, however, by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Vector Prime]], and a battle breaks out between the two sides as Megatron seizes the Planet Cup. Override and Hot Shot charge Megatron in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], throwing him off balance, and Leobreaker and Optimus Prime combine into Savage Claw Mode to exploit this opening and take the Decepticon leader down. The Planet Cup goes flying, but Override nimbly snatches it out of the air. The battle and the prize lost to them, the Decepticons retreat, leaving Hot Shot to be crowned the new champion of Velocitron! After Override hands him the Planet Cup, she informs him that she wishes to join the Autobots and help save the universe. Optimus Prime happily accepts her into his team.

[[File:Cyb ep18 adding the key.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb| Wait, is it too late to change my mind?]]

The Autobots all return to their base on Earth, where Override is given the honor of adding the Planet Cup to the [[Omega Lock]]. As Override holds the cup up to the Lock, it dissolves into particles of light before reforming into the first [[Cyber Planet Key]]. Override inserts the key into the Lock, which begins to pulse with energy and fires a beam of light off into the depths of space. The energy wave is felt by Megatron in the [[fire dimension]], by Starscream out in space, and by [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] on [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. The Autobots' computers are activated by the wave, as the Omega Lock feeds them co-ordinates to a location somewhere on Earth. But where do these co-ordinates lead...?
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]] (6)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (7)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (9)
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] (10)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (11)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (12)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (13)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (20)
*[[Vector Prime]] (21)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (22)
|c2=
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (2)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (3)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (18)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (25)
|c3=
*[[Coby Hansen]] (8)
*[[Robert Hansen]] (14, flashback)
*[[Bud Hansen]] (23)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (24)
|c4=
*"[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Not Buzzsaw]]" (1)
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (17)
}}

==Quotes==

"You sure about this?" 
"*pauses hammering* Er.... ''yeah'', of course! Trust me, you're gonna be a sure winner after I give you this super duper tune-up!" 
"It's super ''duper''? Well, why didn't you say so?! Hit me again!"
:—'''Ransack''' and '''Crumplezone'''

''[Optimus strikes Megatron with his Savage Claw attack.]'' 
'''Megatron:''' This isn't over! 
'''Optimus Prime:''' Give it a second! 
''[KA-BOOM!]'' 
:—Take ''that'', drawn-out stock footage!

"This'll be great! Of course you'll have to learn to follow orders, Override." 
"Doubt it. I mean, you do just fine, and you never follow orders." 
"But...Hey!"
:—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Red Alert''' discuss Override joining the team.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*''Galaxy Force'' features a short sequence before its title card that features a [[narrator]] summing up recent events, with footage of Red Alert working on Hot Shot.
*When Coby rewires Hot Shot's systems for the big finish, ''Galaxy Force'' starts playing the show's opening song, "[[Call You... Kimi to Boku no Mirai|CALL YOU... Kimi to Boku no Mirai]]". Rather than replace this with its own [[theme song|theme tune]], the ''Cybertron'' dub substitutes in another piece of suitably dramatic music from the show's soundtrack.
*As in the previous episode, the Savage Claw Mode stock footage is cut short for ''Cybertron'' by having the final "pose against the insignia" shot removed.
*After Override is welcomed into the Autobots, in ''Cybertron'', Hot Shot says that she will have to learn to follow orders, and Red Alert jokes that Hot Shot gets along fine without doing that. In ''Galaxy Force'', on the other hand, Hot Shot is thinking about installing a race track in the Autobot base, and Red Alert chides him for even thinking about it given his condition, banning him from racing until he is fixed up.
*In ''Galaxy Force'', the Autobot computers are detecting something on Earth that is reacting to the activation of the Omega Lock, while in ''Cybertron'', the location of the object is ''provided'' by the Omega Lock.
*''Cybertron'' adds the customary reference to the [[Omega Frequency]] when Velocitron's Cyber Planet Key is added to the Omega Lock.
*As with the previous episode, the cluttering of otherwise dialogue-less scenes in ''Galaxy Force'' continues in ''Cybertron'': announcer narrating the start lights before the race (again), Leobreaker partially narrating the link-up transformation sequence with Optimus (again), additional jargon about keeping Coby safe, and Optimus smack-talking Megatron whilst clobbering him with his Savage Claw attack, to name a few.

===Animation or technical errors===

*When Optimus Prime and Megatron stare each other down after Savage Claw Mode is formed, the Planet Cup has disappeared from Megatron's hands.
*As Megatron and the others escape, the portal closes before Sideways enters it.

===Transformers references===
[[File:Cyb ep18 buzzsaw.jpg|thumb]]

*In all past installments of the great race, the action has been narrated by a flying blue robot with a camera in his chest. For this final race, the announcer is replaced with a new robot based on the toy of the ''Cybertron'' Decepticon [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]], who spends the whole episode in his helicopter mode. However, this can't actually be ''the'' Buzzsaw, as other ''Cybertron'' fiction depicts Buzzsaw as being a native Cybertronian off doing other things with other Decepticons in the stories "[[Force of Habit]]" and "[[The Dark Heart of Sandokan]]". Even in Japan, where those stories weren't released, Buzzsaw's toy came with a Decepticon-branded Cybertron-styled Cyber Key, rather than the Velocitronian key that he should have if he was native to that planet. Notably, though, even though the 'bot onscreen changes, the announcer's voice is the same as the old one!

===Trivia===
*Numerous online sources list this episode with the title "Champion'''s'''". It doesn't appear to have ever aired under this title, however.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 05 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Megatron Raid

2019-07-07T13:50:23Z

PZAD457: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=7
|prev=Megatron Resurrected
|next=Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary
|title="Megatron Raid"
|japanese=デストロン襲来!
|romaji=Destron Shūrai!
|translation=Destron Invasion!
|image=MegatronRaid_Megsmanipulation.jpg
|caption="Want to join the Decepticons again? We've got energon goodies!"
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Naoki Ōhira]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[February 20|20 February]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[March 13]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Revived, Megatron leads an assault on Ocean City, and Demolishor's loyalties are put to the test.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:MegatronRaid HotShot injured.jpg|left|upright=0.95|thumb|MISTER STOOLS, SPEAK TO ME!]]

[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] provides a recap of the recent disastrous events. The [[Autobot]]s are shocked at [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s injuries, while [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], seeing his worst nightmare, urges him to respond. Unfortunately, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] is dealing with ''his'' worst nightmare a few feet away: [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is alive. Prime realizes that he's come for the [[energon]] to go after [[Unicron]]. [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] and Ironhide want to kick some skidplate, but Optimus Prime calls for a retreat so Hot Shot can be treated. He warns Megatron that if he wants more energon, he'll have to go through Prime. Megatron is thoroughly unimpressed, saying that his [[Energon Sword|sword]] gives him an incredible advantage. Megatron lets them go but demands that they surrender all their energon next time they meet.

Unicron is weakening, and so [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] plans to steal back their energon via a new agent: the revived [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]!

[[File:MegatronRaid Unicronhead.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|No, this picture is not upside-down.]]

Hot Shot is lowered into an energon pool to heal his injuries. [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] is nearly done duplicating Megatron's sword. [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] brings up the topic of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] again, but Prime still takes no action. Demolishor is bored on guard duty.

Megatron has his [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s release their energon onto Unicron. They give him an [[energon star]] power-up, and he sends them away for more. And once they've revived Unicron, Megatron will use him as a weapon of conquest.

[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] is being rather painfully repaired. [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] tells him he's lucky he got repaired at all, since he'd used the [[Decepticon]]s. Scorponok wonders why Megatron didn't destroy Optimus Prime on [[Earth]], and in a rare moment of deep thinking, Tidal Wave tells him to figure it out for himself. If he does, Tidal Wave might start to trust him. Scorponok mutters that Megatron was just afraid. Probably not what Tidal Wave was thinking.

Jetfire tells Kicker about the [[Omnicon]]s' craft. Jetfire muses that they seem to know just where they belong.

[[File:MegatronRaid Demolishor seagull.jpg|left|upright=0.95|thumb|Nature...good...]]

A [[space bridge]] has materialized out over the ocean; Optimus Prime suspects a trap and sends Jetfire to investigate. Prime forbids Kicker to go with him, adding that Kicker is not going on missions anymore, fearing that Megatron will want him for his special abilities. Ironhide and Prime follow Jetfire.

Jetfire arrives at the space bridge to find empty air...then ''something'' materializes and knocks him away. Another space bridge opens up near [[Ocean City]], and Starscream attacks Optimus Prime as hordes of Terrorcons pour out of the sky. Demolishor helps defend the city—until Megatron appears in their midst.

Starscream is handily defeating Prime with his [[teleportation]] [[ability]]. Megatron lands before Demolishor, who's suitably confused. Ironhide wants to attack Megatron in revenge, but Demolishor restrains Ironhide...then knocks him aside. Demolishor pledges himself to Megatron, who immediately demands a test of loyalty by having him open the city's gates.

With Kicker's help, Prime drives off Starscream. When Demolishor hesitates to open the gates, Megatron orders Demolishor to fire on him. Demolishor can't do it; instead he turns and blasts the city gates open, and the Terrorcons pour in. Prime arrives to battle Megatron.

[[File:MegatronRaid swordclash.jpg|upright=0.95|thumb|Because swords are more powerful than guns.]]

Hot Shot revives in time to help Inferno drive off the Terrorcons in the city, while Kicker holds them off with a copy of Megatron's sword, which he then hands off to Prime, putting the foes on equal footing.

More Autobots arrive carrying copies of the sword, and the Decepticons are surrounded. Megatron uses specially treated energon to transport his troops away. Despite Ironhide's pleas, Demolishor goes with him, and Prime laments that they couldn't change his mind. Starscream briefly re-materializes and chuckles.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (1)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (2)
*[[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (3)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (4)
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] (14)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
*[[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (16)
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (18)
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (19)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (6)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (7)
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (10)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (13)

|c3=
*[[Kicker Jones]] (9)

|c4=
*[[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (8)
*[[Unicron]] (11)
*[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (12)
*[[Battle Ravage|Battle Ravage drones]] (17)
}}

==Quotes==
"Megatron..." 
"Well, it's just like old times, isn't it?"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''', together again.

"I know what you're after, Megatron. ''You'' want our ''energon!''"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' reads his enemies like a book. A very short, simple book.

''Ohh, they expect me to stare at the clouds all day. Is that what it means to be part of the ''Autobot'' team?''
:—'''Demolishor'''

"Couldn't you be a little more gentle?" 
"You used us, Scorponok. You should be grateful that I chose to repair you at all." 
"But I helped revive Megatron!" 
"All you wanted was Megatron's power, but you were too weak." 
"Wait! I want to ask you something." 
"What is it?" 
"Megatron ''could'' have destroyed Optimus Prime. Why would he pass up a perfect chance like the one he had back on the planet?" 
"If you can figure that out, then maybe I will begin to trust you more." 
"Hnn. I think he was just afraid!"
:—'''Scorponok''' and '''Tidal Wave'''

"Uhhhh...moh—uhhhhh..."
:—'''Demolishor''' is speechless at Megatron's revival

"Don't do it! You're no match for him!" 
"Let go! Don't you understand I have to do this? That rat Megatron almost destroyed my friend Hot Shot!" 
"Sorry, I didn't even know that." 
[''Ironhide breaks free of Demolishor's grip, so Demolishor grabs him and punches him in the stomach''] 
"...Hey, why did you hit me?" 
[''Ironhide collapses''] 
"I'm tired of hiding who I am! Sorry, Ironhide!"
:—'''Demolishor''' and '''Ironhide''' conflict on more than one level

"Listen...closely. Turn and face me, Demolishor. Now. Raise your weapons and fire at me. ...DO IT! I'm your enemy now. Go ahead and fire on me!"
:—'''Megatron''' knows exactly how to push Demolishor's buttons

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
This episode is rife with the American dub's penchant for inserting extra dialog. The ''Super Link'' version features terse dialog, fitting with the tense dynamics as Megatron returns and Demolishor faces a hard choice. ''Energon'' pads this out with lengthy rambling monologues. Examples include Inferno's opening monologue, Prime and Megatron's initial confrontation, and Prime's speech at the episode's end.

* Prime's order to distribute one [[Energon Sword|Megatron Sword]] to each city is a bizarre mutation of his line in ''Super Link'', where he orders Signal Flare to recall each of the cities' Skyblasts to help produce the swords.
* Demolishor's thoughts while on guard: dub addition.
* All of the Terrorcons' dialog: dub addition.
* Scorponok and Tidal Wave's conversation is translated almost precisely, apart from the final line: Scorponok doesn't think Megatron is ''afraid'', but rather blames it on his "chivalry".
* A small bit of unfinished animation sees Starscream materializing against blue skies in one of two shots. In ''Super Link'', the still-open warp gate is behind him in both shots.
* Megatron's "if you want to live to see the future" rebuke to Demolishor is a dub addition; in ''Super Link'' he simply tells him "good job". (The dub in general frequently adds such threats and insults to Megatron's dialog, as if he wasn't nasty enough already.)
* In ''Super Link'', some internal monologue by Kicker continues the episode's theme of searching for one's place (mentioned earlier as he observes the Omnicons.) It's absent in ''Energon'', leaving this theme rather obscured.
* There is some minor variation in battle scene editing just before Jetfire and Ironhide powerlink. Neither version is particularly clear or preferable.
* The dub replaces some yammering from Prime about how "energon is for life" with some more mundane yammering about how, with the Megatron Sword, "our strength is about equal."

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 17, not including Demolishor's very justified confusion upon seeing Megatron.
* Stock footage: 1
* We need/they want energon: 7
* Energon is great: 1
* We've gotta: 2

''Super Link:''

* I'm your opponent: 1, not including Megatron's very awesome "'''I''' am your enemy now" to Demolishor.

===Animation and technical errors===
* Inferno is shown saying "There's no way! Never!" in Ironhide's voice.
* The Divebomb that flies up to Megatron in deep space is animated against a blue sky with clouds.
* When Signal Flare is reporting progress on duplication of Megatron's sword to Optimus Prime, Signal Flare's face is entirely red.
* During Scorponok and Tidal Wave's chat, Scorponok's left eye is oddly visible through his visor.
* Moments after Optimus received an energon chip from Strongarm, the chip was gone.
* When Kicker runs into Ocean City's human control room, he says aloud "Hey, you guys, they're overrunning the city!" despite nobody else being in the room.
* Near the end of the episode, Kicker and the Omnicons arrive to back up Optimus Prime. However, none of the other Transformers are actually there as they approach.
* When Megatron activates his emergency space bridge, Kicker covers his face from the glare, but the animation suddenly cuts to him with his arms at his side again.
* The energy sphere from the space bridge extends over Ironhide/Jetfire, making it appear as though the Powerlinxed Autobot would be beamed out as well.
* Not strictly speaking an ''error'' per se, but rather a case of [[show-accuracy|toy accuracy]] gone horribly wrong: Starscream's hands form closed fists, and in common with his toy, the design of his forearms make him unable to open them. This means he cannot take hold or let go of anything, and indeed we never actually see him picking up or dropping anything throughout the course of the series.

===Continuity errors===
* Why is Earth suddenly referred to as "the planet"?
* Considering the fact every Autobot and Omnicon in Ocean City was armed with a Megatron sword by the end of the episode, Optimus Prime was being rather stingy when he said they would deliver ''one'' sword to each city to help in their defence.
* Considering how easy it is to tell that Starscream is Starscream, Optimus not recognising him seems a little strange. Not even recognising him as a ''Transformer'' significantly more so, since Optimus doesn't even know what "that thing" was.

===Not-so-real-world references===
* While the liquefied energon tank is similar to the [[CR chamber|CR Chambers]] and CR tanks from ''Beast Wars'', in visual appearance, it owes more to the Bacta tanks seen in ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]]''.

===Trivia===
*The end battle between Optimus Prime and Megatron is quite well animated by the standards of ''Energon''.
*Optimus Prime using his drill leg to kick at Starscream is pretty awesome.
*The scene where Optimus and Megatron clash swords (which eventually causes an explosion) was used in the intro sequence of ''Super Link''.
*Starscream was killed near the end of ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'', after a long and conflicted history with the Decepticons, the Autobots, and the humans. Now he's back, his mind a blank slate. You might ''think'' this is leading up to something, but nope, his entire character arc consists of him briefly working for Alpha Q, then being tormented by Megatron, whom he then unquestioningly serves for the rest of the series.
**In fact, in japan, he goes by the name, "'''Nightscream'''" in ''Super Link''. However later in ''Galaxy Force'' he goes back to being called Starscream.
*Tidal Wave has a rare moment of intelligence during his conversation with Scorponok.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount)
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

Megatron Resurrected

2019-07-07T13:40:50Z

PZAD457: /* Random changes */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=6
|prev=The New Cybertron City
|next=Megatron Raid
|title="Megatron Resurrected"
|japanese=復活! ガルバトロン
|romaji=Fukkatsu! Galvatron
|translation=Resurrection! Galvatron
|image=Energon MegatronResurrected titlecloseup.jpg
|caption= That decade-long nap did wonders for his complexion.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Naoki Ōhira]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[February 13|13 February]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[March 6]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''With the Autobots under pressure from constant attacks, things take a turn for the worse as Megatron returns from the dead.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Inferno Megatron Resurrected.jpg|left|250px|thumb]]
As [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] narrates, over the past several months, the [[Autobot]]s under the command of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] have been on edge due to the ceaseless attacks by the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. As the enemy swoops down on [[Blizzard City]], Inferno's command, he believed that this time the Autobots were ready for them, Blizzard City's defensive cannons blasting the [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones out of the sky. On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] leads Terrorcons over the remains of the Autobot base where cannons appear out of the ground, swiftly destroying the drones. At [[Canyon City]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] uses a similar tactic to lure [[Battle Ravage]] drones into the firing line of artillery cannons embedded into canyon rock. [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] expresses frustration at the new defenses on [[Earth]] preventing their quest to secure [[energon]].

At [[Jungle City]] in the [[Amazon]], as they watch [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] [[Omnicon]]s install defense cannons into the city, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] congratulates [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] on coming up with the idea to use energon to power their weapons. She dejectedly responds that in truth, that idea was unintentional, as she was researching peaceful usages for energon. Kicker tries to cheer her up by explaining that their weapons are to defend themselves. As Misha mentions what a mentor [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]] had been to her, Kicker senses an imminent attack on their location.

Outside, Optimus Prime defends Jungle City against the first wave of Terrorcons led by the treacherous [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. As the city explodes around them, the Omnicons are annoyed at interruptions to their important work. Misha orders the [[human]] crew to open their unfinished artillery bays and fire on the enemy. The Omnicons finally complete work, but the humans need to wait for their energon levels to rise.

Kicker lassos a Battle Ravage drone and allows it to lead him to Jungle City's energon mines and sniff out the energon, to the gratitude of the Omnicons. With their power at maximum, the defensive artillery sends [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and the surviving Terrorcons packing. [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and Ironhide arrives via the [[space bridge]] soon after the enemy retreat, with the younger Autobot expressing disappointment at missing out on battle.

[[File:Energon MegatronisBack.jpg|150px|thumb|left|"Galvatron is no more... behold: Megatron!" ...whaaat?]]
[[File:EnergonMegatron punishScorponok.jpg|150px|thumb|Meet my subordinates... ...General Foot and Major Fist!]]
Inside [[Unicron]], Alpha Q angrily berates Scorponok for their defeat, stating that they don't have enough energon to revive [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and even more for Unicron. Inside the cavern with Megatron's corpse, Cyclonus and Tidal Wave apologize to their dead leader for not securing the energon needed to revive him. Cyclonus then told Tidal Wave that they will never revive Megatron, kicking his leader's corpse. Suddenly, Megatron's voice filled the cavern, telling his former minion to stop doing that. When Tidal Wave defends Megatron, Cyclonus reminded him how badly they were always treated and that he prefers Megatron to stay this way, kicking the corpse again. And again Megatron asks Cyclonus what he just said. Scorponok enters brandishing Megatron's [[Energon Sword]], claiming that Megatron has been stealing their energon reserves and that the Terrorcon intends to rectify the problem, to the shock of Cyclonus and Tidal Wave. Megatron begins to drain energon from Unicron, prompting Scorponok to stab the spark sword into Megatron's chest, ceasing the energy flow. Suddenly, the energon drain violently restarts, and pulls the Energon Sword completely into Megatron's chest. As the other Transformers watch in awed shock, Megatron bursts out of his old body like an insect in a cocoon.

Megatron demands to know who had dared to use his power, and promises that the transgressor will pay for their disrespect. Quickly destroying Scorponok's summoned Divebomb drones, Megatron tears off the Terrorcon general's tail and proceeds to beat him into a mangled pulp. Megatron is about to deliver a killing blow when Scorponok says that his actions were at the bidding of Alpha Q. Megatron decides to spare Scorponok for now, but [[Branding|brands]] the Terrorcon with a Decepticon symbol and forces him to lead the Decepticons to Alpha Q. Alpha Q greets Megatron amicably, but soon realizes that Megatron has taken control of the Terrorcons. Alpha Q runs, with the Decepticons in pursuit, chasing him to what appears to be a dead end. As Megatron gloats, Alpha Q defiantly declares that while Megatron may have been stealing their energon, only Alpha Q had been carrying out Unicron's agenda. With that, the section Alpha Q had taken refuge in splits apart from the rest of Unicron's body, revealing itself to be the Chaos Bringer's head. Megatron can only watch as the head warps itself to destinations unknown, but quickly declares to his men that they should forget the treacherous alien and concentrate on attacking the Autobots and securing energon, despite Scorponok's advice of extreme caution.

At [[Ocean City]], Kicker demands the space bridge be opened, for radar has picked up an attack on [[Plains City]]. Despite Ironhide's assurances that Hot Shot will be able to handle it, Kicker doubts that they can deal with the new threat. At the battle of Plains City, Megatron holds the battered Scorponok as his personal shield against the Autobot defense artillery before throwing the Terrorcon commander into the water below. On the ground, Hot Shot cannot believe his optics as Megatron flies into his line of fire.

It is the next morning as reinforcements arrive at the devastated Plains City, and are greeted by a victorious Megatron. Noting their obvious surprise, Megatron tosses Hot Shot's [[stasis lock]]ed body (minus an arm) at the Autobots' feet, to the shock of Ironhide.

{{--}}
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (1)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (3)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (11)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (13)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)

|c2=
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (10)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (14)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (15)
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)

|c3=
* [[Kicker Jones]] (8)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (9)
* Jungle City scientists (12)

|c4=
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (2)
* [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (4)
* [[Battle Ravage]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"Megatron lives! Megatron lives! Megatron lives!"
:—'''Tidal Wave''' reacting to Megatron's resurrection.

"I...am...back."
:—'''Megatron''''s first words after his rebirth.

'"Who is this one... who ''dares'' to use my power? Tell me!" 
"I didn't think you'd notice. You seemed a bit...distracted." 
"You'll ''pay'' for this!"
:—'''Megatron''' demands to know who is using his spark-sword, and '''Scorponok''''s answer does nothing to help matters.

"Ha, ha, ha! I have never felt more alive! For that I thank you, Scorponok!"
:—'''Megatron''' gloats as he holds Scorponok's torn off tail.

'''Megatron:''' "I commend you on your fortitude, Scorponok. Yet did you really believe you could keep ''me'' in a ''coma''?" 
[''Megatron attempts to crush Scorponok with his heel, only for the Terrorcon leader to grab it at the last moment''] 
'''Megatron:''' "It's good to be back. So good." 
'''Cyclonus:''' "Uh, Megatron sir? Don't you think the poor guy's suffered enough already?" 
'''Megatron:''' "Don't be silly! Why, I'm just getting started!" 
[''Megatron steps down hard, breaking Scorponok's elbow and crushing it'']
:—'''Megatron''' punishes Scorponok for his treachery.

"How am I supposed to believe, Cyclonus, after you had the nerve to kick me while I was down?"
:—'''Megatron''', forgetting that he ''is'' the kinda guy to kick someone when they're down.

"Welcome to ''my'' team, Scorponok."
:—'''Megatron''' "drafts" Scorponok into the Decepticons.

"Time to test your loyalty, Scorponok: Be my shield! 
[''Megatron holds Scorponok in front of him in flight, whereupon Scorponok is repeatedly blasted by Autobot defenses''] 
"You pass! Now, out of my way!" 
[''He drops Scorponok aaaalllll the way to the ground'']
:—'''Megatron''', clearly enjoying himself.

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
Nothing essential to the plot is lost in the dub, but quite a few changes don't make sense either within the episode or in the larger context of the series.

The issue of Megatron to Galvatron to Megatron is avoided in ''Super Link''. Megatron remained Megatron throughout all of ''Micron Densetsu'', unlike in ''Armada'', where Megatron became Galvatron when he got his new paint-job. Megatron constantly renaming himself in the English version is typically seen as a measure to retain both the "Megatron" and "Galvatron" trademarks.

====Random insertions====
* Inferno's opening narration is a dub addition. ''Super Link'' features silence instead. Likewise for most of Jetfire's banter.
* Cyclonus's observation, "We're trapped!", is dub nonsense. In ''Super Link'', he merely remarks on the barrier that protects Alpha Q.
* The dub adds some grunting from Hot Shot as Megatron tosses him around. Considering he's supposed to be unconscious, this doesn't make much sense. It is possible the grunting was added to assure the younger, more impressionable viewers that Hot Shot was still alive.

====Random changes====
[[File:Kicker Misha Romance.jpg|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Sworddifference.jpg|thumb|150px]]
* The dub has Kicker praising Misha for beating his dad to the punch, and Misha responding that she learned everything from him. The ''Super Link'' version of this conversation credits it as a joint venture.
* As they part before the battle, Misha says something that makes Kicker blush. In ''Super Link'', she says that she'll work hard for love, and for Kicker. The dub diminishes this to a, admittedly, much more subtle "you know how much I worry about you".
* Scorponok's dismissive "I didn't think you'd notice" is more of a surprised "you knew what was happening?" in ''Super Link''.
* A ''Super Link'' bit with Megatron forcing Scorponok to address him with a ''-sama'' honorific is, naturally, changed for the dub.
*When Scorponok's sword gets sucked into Megatron, the sword slides neatly into Megatron's chest in ''Super Link''. In ''Energon'', cheaply enough, merely shows the sword ''fading'' away at one still, giving a very unrealistic effect.

====Nonsense====
* Prime's bizarre question of "I wonder why Kicker left me here alone to defend myself" is purely a dub insertion; Prime originally just comments that Kicker must have thought of something interesting.
* ''Super Link'' Alpha Q is certainly upset with Scorponok's failure, but as can be seen from the animation, he recognizes that their energon is being stolen by Megatron. The dub replaces this realization with Alpha Q telling Scorponok that he's expendable... a claim which runs strongly against what we see of Alpha Q's attitude about Scorponok in later episodes.
* In ''Super Link'', as he sees Megatron's power, Alpha Q tells Scorponok that there's a change of plans. The dub changes this to Alpha Q somehow trying to speak directly to Megatron.
* In ''Super Link'', as he prepares to flee, Alpha Q says that he's the only one who understands Unicron's structure, a preface to Alpha Q separating Unicron's head from his body. In place of this dialog, the dub continues its strange injection of Alpha Q somehow ''serving'' Unicron, by having Alpha Q claim defiantly that he is the only one who has carried out Unicron's will.
* Kicker implies that he knows about Megatron's revival before anyone on Earth ever sees him. ("Guess who just showed up!") In ''Super Link'', he merely senses that something is wrong, and that there's someone new on the scene.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 13
* Stock footage: 1
* We need/they want energon: 5
* It's time to: 4
* We've gotta: 1
* Aw, come on: 2
* "Gimme a break": 2

===Animation and technical errors===
* In one shot, the original pencil sketch can be partially made out behind Strongarm. [[File:Energon E06 pencilerror.jpg|thumb|"Don't look, I'm not finished yet!"]]
* When Ironhide rubs his nose, his forearm clips right through his chest.
* This is one of several early episodes where Misha is referred to as Mika ("MEEK-ah" in this episode, "MIKE-uh" in others.)
* When Optimus Prime appears at the beginning of this episode in vehicle mode, his front wheels are missing.
* Not really a glitch or mistake, but the animators cheated by having Optimus Prime's transformation into robot mode covered by an explosion.
* Prime's copter drone flies up to him without spinning its rotors.
* Kicker is very proud of himself for bringing a Terrorcon to "find the energon for us", but the energon that the Terrorcon "finds" is already exposed and visible.
* After Megatron picks Scorponok up by his head, as the camera pans down to reveal Megatron's fist hitting Scorponok's chest, Megatron's own chest is missing his Decepticon symbol.
* The speed of Alpha Q's running varies wildly.
* When Ironhide reacts to Kicker's panic of the attack on Plains City, his bicep clips through his forearm as he bends his right arm.
* The left arm Megatron uses to toss Hot Shot to the Autobots is disembodied and not connected to anything. It also immediately disappears after Hot Shot has left his hand.
* When Ironhide is leading the terrorcons into the turrets at the beginning of the episode, he has ''megatron's'' sword. Presumably, the animators meant to give him the Energon saber.The autobots do manage to make copies of Megatron's sword in the next episode though, so maybe the animators got confused.

===Continuity errors===
* After transforming, Optimus Prime turns to his trailer, which then tips over to launch his [[Prime Force]] drones. For some reason Optimus Prime's order for them to deploy is not dubbed in.
* When Optimus Prime combines with his drones into Super Mode, actor Garry Chalk does not have enough time to order Submarine Four to combine before the footage cuts to the next segment of the stock footage.
* It is not clear why Alpha Quintesson claims they were to resurrect Megatron, yet sent Scorponok to eliminate him. Then again, Alpha Quintesson ''is'' a few bots short of a [[Special Teams|Special Team]].
* It is unclear why Optimus Prime's reinforcements took so long to reach Plains City.
* The various Skyblasts in this episode have different voices. Previously, they all had the same voice.
*At one point Cyclonus described Alpha-Q to Megatron, then in the next scene after Megatron bursts into Alpha-Q's chamber Cyclonus says "What is that thing!?"
* How do cannons on both sides of a canyon manage to avoid destroying each other?
* The gun turrets are normally shown as regularly spaced. When it's time for them to shoot at Tidal Wave and Scorponok, however, they're suddenly scattered randomly across the rock wall, coincidentally with gaps ''exactly'' the size of Scorponok and Tidal Wave in the battery.
* All the gun turrets in the episode are shown as having their front end facing in whatever direction they're expected to shoot...Except the battery which fires at Tidal Wave and Demolishor, which are for some reason turned 90 degrees so they have to aim their guns straight up just to fire into the canyon.

===Transformers references===
[[File:Unicron Head Energon.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When Alpha Quintesson escapes from Megatron, Unicron's head detaches from his body, a visual homage to Unicron's destruction in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 1986 ''Transformers'' animated movie]].

===Real-world references===
* Cyclonus reacts to Megatron's reactivation much like a B-movie mad scientist bringing a monster to life.

===Trivia===
[[File:Scorponok Face.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When Jungle City's defense cannons reveal themselves, Tidal Wave reacts with a comical anime giant sweatdrop, one of the few times the Unicron Trilogy series used traditional anime visual gags.
*This is one of the few times we see anything akin to the actual creation of Terrorcons, as they fly out of some glowy light nodes within Unicron to attack Megatron.
*A bit of a hindsight observation, but Megatron sheds his old body like a caterpillar that has reached its chrysalis form and is now grown into a butterfly. Makes for a bit of a visual pun, as he was a caterpillar tank whose body hardened into a lifeless shell once he perished, went dormant for a while, then crumbled away, and he reemerged upgraded to a brand new alt mode that has wings.
*Apparently, Transformers can bruise. Megatron gives Scorponok swollen chipmunk cheeks as he curb-stomps the living daylights out of him.
*This is one of the few times we see Alpha Q actually moving around instead of remaining plugged into Unicron when he's sent running scared by Megatron, and proves it's a bit hard for him to fend for himself. His means of locomotion is a set of cable-like clawed appendages that scuttle around in a circle.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount)
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

Megatron Resurrected

2019-07-07T13:39:51Z

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{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=6
|prev=The New Cybertron City
|next=Megatron Raid
|title="Megatron Resurrected"
|japanese=復活! ガルバトロン
|romaji=Fukkatsu! Galvatron
|translation=Resurrection! Galvatron
|image=Energon MegatronResurrected titlecloseup.jpg
|caption= That decade-long nap did wonders for his complexion.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Naoki Ōhira]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[February 13|13 February]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[March 6]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''With the Autobots under pressure from constant attacks, things take a turn for the worse as Megatron returns from the dead.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Inferno Megatron Resurrected.jpg|left|250px|thumb]]
As [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] narrates, over the past several months, the [[Autobot]]s under the command of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] have been on edge due to the ceaseless attacks by the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. As the enemy swoops down on [[Blizzard City]], Inferno's command, he believed that this time the Autobots were ready for them, Blizzard City's defensive cannons blasting the [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones out of the sky. On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] leads Terrorcons over the remains of the Autobot base where cannons appear out of the ground, swiftly destroying the drones. At [[Canyon City]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] uses a similar tactic to lure [[Battle Ravage]] drones into the firing line of artillery cannons embedded into canyon rock. [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] expresses frustration at the new defenses on [[Earth]] preventing their quest to secure [[energon]].

At [[Jungle City]] in the [[Amazon]], as they watch [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] [[Omnicon]]s install defense cannons into the city, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] congratulates [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] on coming up with the idea to use energon to power their weapons. She dejectedly responds that in truth, that idea was unintentional, as she was researching peaceful usages for energon. Kicker tries to cheer her up by explaining that their weapons are to defend themselves. As Misha mentions what a mentor [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]] had been to her, Kicker senses an imminent attack on their location.

Outside, Optimus Prime defends Jungle City against the first wave of Terrorcons led by the treacherous [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. As the city explodes around them, the Omnicons are annoyed at interruptions to their important work. Misha orders the [[human]] crew to open their unfinished artillery bays and fire on the enemy. The Omnicons finally complete work, but the humans need to wait for their energon levels to rise.

Kicker lassos a Battle Ravage drone and allows it to lead him to Jungle City's energon mines and sniff out the energon, to the gratitude of the Omnicons. With their power at maximum, the defensive artillery sends [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and the surviving Terrorcons packing. [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and Ironhide arrives via the [[space bridge]] soon after the enemy retreat, with the younger Autobot expressing disappointment at missing out on battle.

[[File:Energon MegatronisBack.jpg|150px|thumb|left|"Galvatron is no more... behold: Megatron!" ...whaaat?]]
[[File:EnergonMegatron punishScorponok.jpg|150px|thumb|Meet my subordinates... ...General Foot and Major Fist!]]
Inside [[Unicron]], Alpha Q angrily berates Scorponok for their defeat, stating that they don't have enough energon to revive [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and even more for Unicron. Inside the cavern with Megatron's corpse, Cyclonus and Tidal Wave apologize to their dead leader for not securing the energon needed to revive him. Cyclonus then told Tidal Wave that they will never revive Megatron, kicking his leader's corpse. Suddenly, Megatron's voice filled the cavern, telling his former minion to stop doing that. When Tidal Wave defends Megatron, Cyclonus reminded him how badly they were always treated and that he prefers Megatron to stay this way, kicking the corpse again. And again Megatron asks Cyclonus what he just said. Scorponok enters brandishing Megatron's [[Energon Sword]], claiming that Megatron has been stealing their energon reserves and that the Terrorcon intends to rectify the problem, to the shock of Cyclonus and Tidal Wave. Megatron begins to drain energon from Unicron, prompting Scorponok to stab the spark sword into Megatron's chest, ceasing the energy flow. Suddenly, the energon drain violently restarts, and pulls the Energon Sword completely into Megatron's chest. As the other Transformers watch in awed shock, Megatron bursts out of his old body like an insect in a cocoon.

Megatron demands to know who had dared to use his power, and promises that the transgressor will pay for their disrespect. Quickly destroying Scorponok's summoned Divebomb drones, Megatron tears off the Terrorcon general's tail and proceeds to beat him into a mangled pulp. Megatron is about to deliver a killing blow when Scorponok says that his actions were at the bidding of Alpha Q. Megatron decides to spare Scorponok for now, but [[Branding|brands]] the Terrorcon with a Decepticon symbol and forces him to lead the Decepticons to Alpha Q. Alpha Q greets Megatron amicably, but soon realizes that Megatron has taken control of the Terrorcons. Alpha Q runs, with the Decepticons in pursuit, chasing him to what appears to be a dead end. As Megatron gloats, Alpha Q defiantly declares that while Megatron may have been stealing their energon, only Alpha Q had been carrying out Unicron's agenda. With that, the section Alpha Q had taken refuge in splits apart from the rest of Unicron's body, revealing itself to be the Chaos Bringer's head. Megatron can only watch as the head warps itself to destinations unknown, but quickly declares to his men that they should forget the treacherous alien and concentrate on attacking the Autobots and securing energon, despite Scorponok's advice of extreme caution.

At [[Ocean City]], Kicker demands the space bridge be opened, for radar has picked up an attack on [[Plains City]]. Despite Ironhide's assurances that Hot Shot will be able to handle it, Kicker doubts that they can deal with the new threat. At the battle of Plains City, Megatron holds the battered Scorponok as his personal shield against the Autobot defense artillery before throwing the Terrorcon commander into the water below. On the ground, Hot Shot cannot believe his optics as Megatron flies into his line of fire.

It is the next morning as reinforcements arrive at the devastated Plains City, and are greeted by a victorious Megatron. Noting their obvious surprise, Megatron tosses Hot Shot's [[stasis lock]]ed body (minus an arm) at the Autobots' feet, to the shock of Ironhide.

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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (1)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (3)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (11)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (13)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)

|c2=
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (10)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (14)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (15)
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)

|c3=
* [[Kicker Jones]] (8)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (9)
* Jungle City scientists (12)

|c4=
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (2)
* [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (4)
* [[Battle Ravage]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"Megatron lives! Megatron lives! Megatron lives!"
:—'''Tidal Wave''' reacting to Megatron's resurrection.

"I...am...back."
:—'''Megatron''''s first words after his rebirth.

'"Who is this one... who ''dares'' to use my power? Tell me!" 
"I didn't think you'd notice. You seemed a bit...distracted." 
"You'll ''pay'' for this!"
:—'''Megatron''' demands to know who is using his spark-sword, and '''Scorponok''''s answer does nothing to help matters.

"Ha, ha, ha! I have never felt more alive! For that I thank you, Scorponok!"
:—'''Megatron''' gloats as he holds Scorponok's torn off tail.

'''Megatron:''' "I commend you on your fortitude, Scorponok. Yet did you really believe you could keep ''me'' in a ''coma''?" 
[''Megatron attempts to crush Scorponok with his heel, only for the Terrorcon leader to grab it at the last moment''] 
'''Megatron:''' "It's good to be back. So good." 
'''Cyclonus:''' "Uh, Megatron sir? Don't you think the poor guy's suffered enough already?" 
'''Megatron:''' "Don't be silly! Why, I'm just getting started!" 
[''Megatron steps down hard, breaking Scorponok's elbow and crushing it'']
:—'''Megatron''' punishes Scorponok for his treachery.

"How am I supposed to believe, Cyclonus, after you had the nerve to kick me while I was down?"
:—'''Megatron''', forgetting that he ''is'' the kinda guy to kick someone when they're down.

"Welcome to ''my'' team, Scorponok."
:—'''Megatron''' "drafts" Scorponok into the Decepticons.

"Time to test your loyalty, Scorponok: Be my shield! 
[''Megatron holds Scorponok in front of him in flight, whereupon Scorponok is repeatedly blasted by Autobot defenses''] 
"You pass! Now, out of my way!" 
[''He drops Scorponok aaaalllll the way to the ground'']
:—'''Megatron''', clearly enjoying himself.

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
Nothing essential to the plot is lost in the dub, but quite a few changes don't make sense either within the episode or in the larger context of the series.

The issue of Megatron to Galvatron to Megatron is avoided in ''Super Link''. Megatron remained Megatron throughout all of ''Micron Densetsu'', unlike in ''Armada'', where Megatron became Galvatron when he got his new paint-job. Megatron constantly renaming himself in the English version is typically seen as a measure to retain both the "Megatron" and "Galvatron" trademarks.

====Random insertions====
* Inferno's opening narration is a dub addition. ''Super Link'' features silence instead. Likewise for most of Jetfire's banter.
* Cyclonus's observation, "We're trapped!", is dub nonsense. In ''Super Link'', he merely remarks on the barrier that protects Alpha Q.
* The dub adds some grunting from Hot Shot as Megatron tosses him around. Considering he's supposed to be unconscious, this doesn't make much sense. It is possible the grunting was added to assure the younger, more impressionable viewers that Hot Shot was still alive.

====Random changes====
[[File:Kicker Misha Romance.jpg|thumb|200px]]
[[File:Sworddifference.jpg|thumb|100px]]
* The dub has Kicker praising Misha for beating his dad to the punch, and Misha responding that she learned everything from him. The ''Super Link'' version of this conversation credits it as a joint venture.
* As they part before the battle, Misha says something that makes Kicker blush. In ''Super Link'', she says that she'll work hard for love, and for Kicker. The dub diminishes this to a, admittedly, much more subtle "you know how much I worry about you".
* Scorponok's dismissive "I didn't think you'd notice" is more of a surprised "you knew what was happening?" in ''Super Link''.
* A ''Super Link'' bit with Megatron forcing Scorponok to address him with a ''-sama'' honorific is, naturally, changed for the dub.
*When Scorponok's sword gets sucked into Megatron, the sword slides neatly into Megatron's chest in ''Super Link''. In ''Energon'', cheaply enough, merely shows the sword ''fading'' away at one still, giving a very unrealistic effect.

====Nonsense====
* Prime's bizarre question of "I wonder why Kicker left me here alone to defend myself" is purely a dub insertion; Prime originally just comments that Kicker must have thought of something interesting.
* ''Super Link'' Alpha Q is certainly upset with Scorponok's failure, but as can be seen from the animation, he recognizes that their energon is being stolen by Megatron. The dub replaces this realization with Alpha Q telling Scorponok that he's expendable... a claim which runs strongly against what we see of Alpha Q's attitude about Scorponok in later episodes.
* In ''Super Link'', as he sees Megatron's power, Alpha Q tells Scorponok that there's a change of plans. The dub changes this to Alpha Q somehow trying to speak directly to Megatron.
* In ''Super Link'', as he prepares to flee, Alpha Q says that he's the only one who understands Unicron's structure, a preface to Alpha Q separating Unicron's head from his body. In place of this dialog, the dub continues its strange injection of Alpha Q somehow ''serving'' Unicron, by having Alpha Q claim defiantly that he is the only one who has carried out Unicron's will.
* Kicker implies that he knows about Megatron's revival before anyone on Earth ever sees him. ("Guess who just showed up!") In ''Super Link'', he merely senses that something is wrong, and that there's someone new on the scene.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 13
* Stock footage: 1
* We need/they want energon: 5
* It's time to: 4
* We've gotta: 1
* Aw, come on: 2
* "Gimme a break": 2

===Animation and technical errors===
* In one shot, the original pencil sketch can be partially made out behind Strongarm. [[File:Energon E06 pencilerror.jpg|thumb|"Don't look, I'm not finished yet!"]]
* When Ironhide rubs his nose, his forearm clips right through his chest.
* This is one of several early episodes where Misha is referred to as Mika ("MEEK-ah" in this episode, "MIKE-uh" in others.)
* When Optimus Prime appears at the beginning of this episode in vehicle mode, his front wheels are missing.
* Not really a glitch or mistake, but the animators cheated by having Optimus Prime's transformation into robot mode covered by an explosion.
* Prime's copter drone flies up to him without spinning its rotors.
* Kicker is very proud of himself for bringing a Terrorcon to "find the energon for us", but the energon that the Terrorcon "finds" is already exposed and visible.
* After Megatron picks Scorponok up by his head, as the camera pans down to reveal Megatron's fist hitting Scorponok's chest, Megatron's own chest is missing his Decepticon symbol.
* The speed of Alpha Q's running varies wildly.
* When Ironhide reacts to Kicker's panic of the attack on Plains City, his bicep clips through his forearm as he bends his right arm.
* The left arm Megatron uses to toss Hot Shot to the Autobots is disembodied and not connected to anything. It also immediately disappears after Hot Shot has left his hand.
* When Ironhide is leading the terrorcons into the turrets at the beginning of the episode, he has ''megatron's'' sword. Presumably, the animators meant to give him the Energon saber.The autobots do manage to make copies of Megatron's sword in the next episode though, so maybe the animators got confused.

===Continuity errors===
* After transforming, Optimus Prime turns to his trailer, which then tips over to launch his [[Prime Force]] drones. For some reason Optimus Prime's order for them to deploy is not dubbed in.
* When Optimus Prime combines with his drones into Super Mode, actor Garry Chalk does not have enough time to order Submarine Four to combine before the footage cuts to the next segment of the stock footage.
* It is not clear why Alpha Quintesson claims they were to resurrect Megatron, yet sent Scorponok to eliminate him. Then again, Alpha Quintesson ''is'' a few bots short of a [[Special Teams|Special Team]].
* It is unclear why Optimus Prime's reinforcements took so long to reach Plains City.
* The various Skyblasts in this episode have different voices. Previously, they all had the same voice.
*At one point Cyclonus described Alpha-Q to Megatron, then in the next scene after Megatron bursts into Alpha-Q's chamber Cyclonus says "What is that thing!?"
* How do cannons on both sides of a canyon manage to avoid destroying each other?
* The gun turrets are normally shown as regularly spaced. When it's time for them to shoot at Tidal Wave and Scorponok, however, they're suddenly scattered randomly across the rock wall, coincidentally with gaps ''exactly'' the size of Scorponok and Tidal Wave in the battery.
* All the gun turrets in the episode are shown as having their front end facing in whatever direction they're expected to shoot...Except the battery which fires at Tidal Wave and Demolishor, which are for some reason turned 90 degrees so they have to aim their guns straight up just to fire into the canyon.

===Transformers references===
[[File:Unicron Head Energon.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When Alpha Quintesson escapes from Megatron, Unicron's head detaches from his body, a visual homage to Unicron's destruction in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 1986 ''Transformers'' animated movie]].

===Real-world references===
* Cyclonus reacts to Megatron's reactivation much like a B-movie mad scientist bringing a monster to life.

===Trivia===
[[File:Scorponok Face.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When Jungle City's defense cannons reveal themselves, Tidal Wave reacts with a comical anime giant sweatdrop, one of the few times the Unicron Trilogy series used traditional anime visual gags.
*This is one of the few times we see anything akin to the actual creation of Terrorcons, as they fly out of some glowy light nodes within Unicron to attack Megatron.
*A bit of a hindsight observation, but Megatron sheds his old body like a caterpillar that has reached its chrysalis form and is now grown into a butterfly. Makes for a bit of a visual pun, as he was a caterpillar tank whose body hardened into a lifeless shell once he perished, went dormant for a while, then crumbled away, and he reemerged upgraded to a brand new alt mode that has wings.
*Apparently, Transformers can bruise. Megatron gives Scorponok swollen chipmunk cheeks as he curb-stomps the living daylights out of him.
*This is one of the few times we see Alpha Q actually moving around instead of remaining plugged into Unicron when he's sent running scared by Megatron, and proves it's a bit hard for him to fend for himself. His means of locomotion is a set of cable-like clawed appendages that scuttle around in a circle.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount)
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

Megatron Resurrected

2019-07-07T13:34:55Z

PZAD457: /* Random changes */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=6
|prev=The New Cybertron City
|next=Megatron Raid
|title="Megatron Resurrected"
|japanese=復活! ガルバトロン
|romaji=Fukkatsu! Galvatron
|translation=Resurrection! Galvatron
|image=Energon MegatronResurrected titlecloseup.jpg
|caption= That decade-long nap did wonders for his complexion.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Naoki Ōhira]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[February 13|13 February]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[March 6]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''With the Autobots under pressure from constant attacks, things take a turn for the worse as Megatron returns from the dead.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Inferno Megatron Resurrected.jpg|left|250px|thumb]]
As [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] narrates, over the past several months, the [[Autobot]]s under the command of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] have been on edge due to the ceaseless attacks by the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]]s. As the enemy swoops down on [[Blizzard City]], Inferno's command, he believed that this time the Autobots were ready for them, Blizzard City's defensive cannons blasting the [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] drones out of the sky. On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] leads Terrorcons over the remains of the Autobot base where cannons appear out of the ground, swiftly destroying the drones. At [[Canyon City]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] uses a similar tactic to lure [[Battle Ravage]] drones into the firing line of artillery cannons embedded into canyon rock. [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] expresses frustration at the new defenses on [[Earth]] preventing their quest to secure [[energon]].

At [[Jungle City]] in the [[Amazon]], as they watch [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] [[Omnicon]]s install defense cannons into the city, [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] congratulates [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] on coming up with the idea to use energon to power their weapons. She dejectedly responds that in truth, that idea was unintentional, as she was researching peaceful usages for energon. Kicker tries to cheer her up by explaining that their weapons are to defend themselves. As Misha mentions what a mentor [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]] had been to her, Kicker senses an imminent attack on their location.

Outside, Optimus Prime defends Jungle City against the first wave of Terrorcons led by the treacherous [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. As the city explodes around them, the Omnicons are annoyed at interruptions to their important work. Misha orders the [[human]] crew to open their unfinished artillery bays and fire on the enemy. The Omnicons finally complete work, but the humans need to wait for their energon levels to rise.

Kicker lassos a Battle Ravage drone and allows it to lead him to Jungle City's energon mines and sniff out the energon, to the gratitude of the Omnicons. With their power at maximum, the defensive artillery sends [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] and the surviving Terrorcons packing. [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] and Ironhide arrives via the [[space bridge]] soon after the enemy retreat, with the younger Autobot expressing disappointment at missing out on battle.

[[File:Energon MegatronisBack.jpg|150px|thumb|left|"Galvatron is no more... behold: Megatron!" ...whaaat?]]
[[File:EnergonMegatron punishScorponok.jpg|150px|thumb|Meet my subordinates... ...General Foot and Major Fist!]]
Inside [[Unicron]], Alpha Q angrily berates Scorponok for their defeat, stating that they don't have enough energon to revive [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and even more for Unicron. Inside the cavern with Megatron's corpse, Cyclonus and Tidal Wave apologize to their dead leader for not securing the energon needed to revive him. Cyclonus then told Tidal Wave that they will never revive Megatron, kicking his leader's corpse. Suddenly, Megatron's voice filled the cavern, telling his former minion to stop doing that. When Tidal Wave defends Megatron, Cyclonus reminded him how badly they were always treated and that he prefers Megatron to stay this way, kicking the corpse again. And again Megatron asks Cyclonus what he just said. Scorponok enters brandishing Megatron's [[Energon Sword]], claiming that Megatron has been stealing their energon reserves and that the Terrorcon intends to rectify the problem, to the shock of Cyclonus and Tidal Wave. Megatron begins to drain energon from Unicron, prompting Scorponok to stab the spark sword into Megatron's chest, ceasing the energy flow. Suddenly, the energon drain violently restarts, and pulls the Energon Sword completely into Megatron's chest. As the other Transformers watch in awed shock, Megatron bursts out of his old body like an insect in a cocoon.

Megatron demands to know who had dared to use his power, and promises that the transgressor will pay for their disrespect. Quickly destroying Scorponok's summoned Divebomb drones, Megatron tears off the Terrorcon general's tail and proceeds to beat him into a mangled pulp. Megatron is about to deliver a killing blow when Scorponok says that his actions were at the bidding of Alpha Q. Megatron decides to spare Scorponok for now, but [[Branding|brands]] the Terrorcon with a Decepticon symbol and forces him to lead the Decepticons to Alpha Q. Alpha Q greets Megatron amicably, but soon realizes that Megatron has taken control of the Terrorcons. Alpha Q runs, with the Decepticons in pursuit, chasing him to what appears to be a dead end. As Megatron gloats, Alpha Q defiantly declares that while Megatron may have been stealing their energon, only Alpha Q had been carrying out Unicron's agenda. With that, the section Alpha Q had taken refuge in splits apart from the rest of Unicron's body, revealing itself to be the Chaos Bringer's head. Megatron can only watch as the head warps itself to destinations unknown, but quickly declares to his men that they should forget the treacherous alien and concentrate on attacking the Autobots and securing energon, despite Scorponok's advice of extreme caution.

At [[Ocean City]], Kicker demands the space bridge be opened, for radar has picked up an attack on [[Plains City]]. Despite Ironhide's assurances that Hot Shot will be able to handle it, Kicker doubts that they can deal with the new threat. At the battle of Plains City, Megatron holds the battered Scorponok as his personal shield against the Autobot defense artillery before throwing the Terrorcon commander into the water below. On the ground, Hot Shot cannot believe his optics as Megatron flies into his line of fire.

It is the next morning as reinforcements arrive at the devastated Plains City, and are greeted by a victorious Megatron. Noting their obvious surprise, Megatron tosses Hot Shot's [[stasis lock]]ed body (minus an arm) at the Autobots' feet, to the shock of Ironhide.

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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (1)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (3)
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (6)
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (7)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (11)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (13)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)

|c2=
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] (10)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (14)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (15)
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)

|c3=
* [[Kicker Jones]] (8)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (9)
* Jungle City scientists (12)

|c4=
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]] (2)
* [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (4)
* [[Battle Ravage]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"Megatron lives! Megatron lives! Megatron lives!"
:—'''Tidal Wave''' reacting to Megatron's resurrection.

"I...am...back."
:—'''Megatron''''s first words after his rebirth.

'"Who is this one... who ''dares'' to use my power? Tell me!" 
"I didn't think you'd notice. You seemed a bit...distracted." 
"You'll ''pay'' for this!"
:—'''Megatron''' demands to know who is using his spark-sword, and '''Scorponok''''s answer does nothing to help matters.

"Ha, ha, ha! I have never felt more alive! For that I thank you, Scorponok!"
:—'''Megatron''' gloats as he holds Scorponok's torn off tail.

'''Megatron:''' "I commend you on your fortitude, Scorponok. Yet did you really believe you could keep ''me'' in a ''coma''?" 
[''Megatron attempts to crush Scorponok with his heel, only for the Terrorcon leader to grab it at the last moment''] 
'''Megatron:''' "It's good to be back. So good." 
'''Cyclonus:''' "Uh, Megatron sir? Don't you think the poor guy's suffered enough already?" 
'''Megatron:''' "Don't be silly! Why, I'm just getting started!" 
[''Megatron steps down hard, breaking Scorponok's elbow and crushing it'']
:—'''Megatron''' punishes Scorponok for his treachery.

"How am I supposed to believe, Cyclonus, after you had the nerve to kick me while I was down?"
:—'''Megatron''', forgetting that he ''is'' the kinda guy to kick someone when they're down.

"Welcome to ''my'' team, Scorponok."
:—'''Megatron''' "drafts" Scorponok into the Decepticons.

"Time to test your loyalty, Scorponok: Be my shield! 
[''Megatron holds Scorponok in front of him in flight, whereupon Scorponok is repeatedly blasted by Autobot defenses''] 
"You pass! Now, out of my way!" 
[''He drops Scorponok aaaalllll the way to the ground'']
:—'''Megatron''', clearly enjoying himself.

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
Nothing essential to the plot is lost in the dub, but quite a few changes don't make sense either within the episode or in the larger context of the series.

The issue of Megatron to Galvatron to Megatron is avoided in ''Super Link''. Megatron remained Megatron throughout all of ''Micron Densetsu'', unlike in ''Armada'', where Megatron became Galvatron when he got his new paint-job. Megatron constantly renaming himself in the English version is typically seen as a measure to retain both the "Megatron" and "Galvatron" trademarks.

====Random insertions====
* Inferno's opening narration is a dub addition. ''Super Link'' features silence instead. Likewise for most of Jetfire's banter.
* Cyclonus's observation, "We're trapped!", is dub nonsense. In ''Super Link'', he merely remarks on the barrier that protects Alpha Q.
* The dub adds some grunting from Hot Shot as Megatron tosses him around. Considering he's supposed to be unconscious, this doesn't make much sense. It is possible the grunting was added to assure the younger, more impressionable viewers that Hot Shot was still alive.

====Random changes====
[[File:Kicker Misha Romance.jpg|thumb|200px]]
* The dub has Kicker praising Misha for beating his dad to the punch, and Misha responding that she learned everything from him. The ''Super Link'' version of this conversation credits it as a joint venture.
* As they part before the battle, Misha says something that makes Kicker blush. In ''Super Link'', she says that she'll work hard for love, and for Kicker. The dub diminishes this to a, admittedly, much more subtle "you know how much I worry about you".
* Scorponok's dismissive "I didn't think you'd notice" is more of a surprised "you knew what was happening?" in ''Super Link''.
* A ''Super Link'' bit with Megatron forcing Scorponok to address him with a ''-sama'' honorific is, naturally, changed for the dub.
*When Scorponok's sword gets sucked into Megatron, the sword slides neatly into Megatron's chest in ''Super Link''. In ''Energon'', cheaply enough, merely shows the sword ''fading'' away at one still, giving a very unrealistic effect.

====Nonsense====
* Prime's bizarre question of "I wonder why Kicker left me here alone to defend myself" is purely a dub insertion; Prime originally just comments that Kicker must have thought of something interesting.
* ''Super Link'' Alpha Q is certainly upset with Scorponok's failure, but as can be seen from the animation, he recognizes that their energon is being stolen by Megatron. The dub replaces this realization with Alpha Q telling Scorponok that he's expendable... a claim which runs strongly against what we see of Alpha Q's attitude about Scorponok in later episodes.
* In ''Super Link'', as he sees Megatron's power, Alpha Q tells Scorponok that there's a change of plans. The dub changes this to Alpha Q somehow trying to speak directly to Megatron.
* In ''Super Link'', as he prepares to flee, Alpha Q says that he's the only one who understands Unicron's structure, a preface to Alpha Q separating Unicron's head from his body. In place of this dialog, the dub continues its strange injection of Alpha Q somehow ''serving'' Unicron, by having Alpha Q claim defiantly that he is the only one who has carried out Unicron's will.
* Kicker implies that he knows about Megatron's revival before anyone on Earth ever sees him. ("Guess who just showed up!") In ''Super Link'', he merely senses that something is wrong, and that there's someone new on the scene.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 13
* Stock footage: 1
* We need/they want energon: 5
* It's time to: 4
* We've gotta: 1
* Aw, come on: 2
* "Gimme a break": 2

===Animation and technical errors===
* In one shot, the original pencil sketch can be partially made out behind Strongarm. [[File:Energon E06 pencilerror.jpg|thumb|"Don't look, I'm not finished yet!"]]
* When Ironhide rubs his nose, his forearm clips right through his chest.
* This is one of several early episodes where Misha is referred to as Mika ("MEEK-ah" in this episode, "MIKE-uh" in others.)
* When Optimus Prime appears at the beginning of this episode in vehicle mode, his front wheels are missing.
* Not really a glitch or mistake, but the animators cheated by having Optimus Prime's transformation into robot mode covered by an explosion.
* Prime's copter drone flies up to him without spinning its rotors.
* Kicker is very proud of himself for bringing a Terrorcon to "find the energon for us", but the energon that the Terrorcon "finds" is already exposed and visible.
* After Megatron picks Scorponok up by his head, as the camera pans down to reveal Megatron's fist hitting Scorponok's chest, Megatron's own chest is missing his Decepticon symbol.
* The speed of Alpha Q's running varies wildly.
* When Ironhide reacts to Kicker's panic of the attack on Plains City, his bicep clips through his forearm as he bends his right arm.
* The left arm Megatron uses to toss Hot Shot to the Autobots is disembodied and not connected to anything. It also immediately disappears after Hot Shot has left his hand.
* When Ironhide is leading the terrorcons into the turrets at the beginning of the episode, he has ''megatron's'' sword. Presumably, the animators meant to give him the Energon saber.The autobots do manage to make copies of Megatron's sword in the next episode though, so maybe the animators got confused.

===Continuity errors===
* After transforming, Optimus Prime turns to his trailer, which then tips over to launch his [[Prime Force]] drones. For some reason Optimus Prime's order for them to deploy is not dubbed in.
* When Optimus Prime combines with his drones into Super Mode, actor Garry Chalk does not have enough time to order Submarine Four to combine before the footage cuts to the next segment of the stock footage.
* It is not clear why Alpha Quintesson claims they were to resurrect Megatron, yet sent Scorponok to eliminate him. Then again, Alpha Quintesson ''is'' a few bots short of a [[Special Teams|Special Team]].
* It is unclear why Optimus Prime's reinforcements took so long to reach Plains City.
* The various Skyblasts in this episode have different voices. Previously, they all had the same voice.
*At one point Cyclonus described Alpha-Q to Megatron, then in the next scene after Megatron bursts into Alpha-Q's chamber Cyclonus says "What is that thing!?"
* How do cannons on both sides of a canyon manage to avoid destroying each other?
* The gun turrets are normally shown as regularly spaced. When it's time for them to shoot at Tidal Wave and Scorponok, however, they're suddenly scattered randomly across the rock wall, coincidentally with gaps ''exactly'' the size of Scorponok and Tidal Wave in the battery.
* All the gun turrets in the episode are shown as having their front end facing in whatever direction they're expected to shoot...Except the battery which fires at Tidal Wave and Demolishor, which are for some reason turned 90 degrees so they have to aim their guns straight up just to fire into the canyon.

===Transformers references===
[[File:Unicron Head Energon.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When Alpha Quintesson escapes from Megatron, Unicron's head detaches from his body, a visual homage to Unicron's destruction in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the 1986 ''Transformers'' animated movie]].

===Real-world references===
* Cyclonus reacts to Megatron's reactivation much like a B-movie mad scientist bringing a monster to life.

===Trivia===
[[File:Scorponok Face.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*When Jungle City's defense cannons reveal themselves, Tidal Wave reacts with a comical anime giant sweatdrop, one of the few times the Unicron Trilogy series used traditional anime visual gags.
*This is one of the few times we see anything akin to the actual creation of Terrorcons, as they fly out of some glowy light nodes within Unicron to attack Megatron.
*A bit of a hindsight observation, but Megatron sheds his old body like a caterpillar that has reached its chrysalis form and is now grown into a butterfly. Makes for a bit of a visual pun, as he was a caterpillar tank whose body hardened into a lifeless shell once he perished, went dormant for a while, then crumbled away, and he reemerged upgraded to a brand new alt mode that has wings.
*Apparently, Transformers can bruise. Megatron gives Scorponok swollen chipmunk cheeks as he curb-stomps the living daylights out of him.
*This is one of the few times we see Alpha Q actually moving around instead of remaining plugged into Unicron when he's sent running scared by Megatron, and proves it's a bit hard for him to fend for himself. His means of locomotion is a set of cable-like clawed appendages that scuttle around in a circle.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount)
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 002 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — Volume 2: The Return of Megatron (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection (Paramount) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

Kicker Beware!

2019-07-07T12:46:37Z

PZAD457: /* Lost in translation */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=13
|prev=Crisis in Jungle City
|next=Energon Grid
|title="Kicker Beware!"
|japanese=狙われたキッカー
|romaji=Nerawa re ta Kicker
|translation=Kicker Targeted
|image=E13_titlecard.jpg
|caption=You're in for a scare!
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Mitsuru Kawasaki]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[April 2|2 April]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[June 25]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Kicker and the Autobots make a series of startling discoveries amid the ruins of Lunar City.'''

==Synopsis==
Sitting atop his control throne, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] angrily flashes back to the activation of the [[energon tower]]s on [[Earth]]. [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] speculate on what's got him so grumpy. Overhearing them, he snares them both with tentacle—wires and bawls them out. Suddenly, Megatron suspects Demolishor isn't telling him something about how the [[Autobot]]s are finding [[energon]]; Cyclonus mentions that it's some [[human]] who's allowing them to do it, and Megatron extracts [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]'s name from him.

[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] reports that a [[Battle Ravage|Command Jaguar]] [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] has been captured by the Autobots and transferred to [[Lunar City]]. As the city was reduced to a ruin months ago, Megatron suspects the Autobots have found an energon motherlode, and prepares his troops to attack.

[[File:Energon-Dangling-Decepticons.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|Megatron practices using his new tentacles on his loyal soldiers.]]

[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] contemplates the news of a human who can sense energon. As his faces struggle with one another, his calm face says that he wants to meet this boy.

On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and Kicker are searching the ruins of Lunar City for energon, but Ironhide has his doubts. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Omnicon]]s voice their trust in Kicker's abilities. Using a tethered Terrorcon, the search continues. Kicker suspects they're being watched.

Suddenly, Kicker, Ironhide, and [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] come across Demolishor, who says he's deserted Megatron. As proof, he tells them to follow. When Ironhide has doubts, Demolishor says that he stole the [[Decepticon mobile fortress]], and will be finished if Megatron finds out. Before they go any further, a horde of Terrorcons storms toward the group and surrounds them. Ironhide reports to Prime that he's engaged the enemy, and he thinks they're after Kicker.

[[File:Energon-Battle-Ravage-Leashed.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Good doggiebot|Good doggiebot!]]

Megatron attacks Optimus Prime, who sends his copter drone to help out Ironhide, and calls for backup from [[Ocean City]] on [[Earth]]. Kicker's worried parents watch the Autobots depart.

Watching from nearby, [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] tells [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] that it's not their place to interfere in the battle. Elsewhere, Kicker agrees to head off with Demolishor and the Terrorcons; Demolishor threatens force when Ironhide tries to suggest otherwise. His parents observe the unarmed Kicker walking off among the Terrorcons and continue to worry; Rodimus also watches, planning to keep an eye on the situation.

Kicker and company arrive at the Decepticon mobile fortress. Within, Scorponok watches. Alpha Q laments Demolishor's betrayal, and tells Scorponok to keep Megatron away from Kicker, and to destroy them all when they arrive.

[[File:Energon-Lunar-Megafortress.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|So, where's the door?]]

Suddenly the fortress begins to rise into the air, to Demolishor's surprise. The blast knocks him aside. When Ironhide runs to help him, he refuses, telling Ironhide that he came here to trick him.

The fortress approaches Megatron's battle site and opens fire on the Autobots, though it also blasts Megatron. Meanwhile, Kicker and Ironhide observe some seismic upheavals in the moon's surface; Ironhide is worried, but Kicker tells him everything is fine, and that "they're on their way". A huge construct breaks through the ground, and a horde of Omnicons storms forth—the city's inhabitants survived!

Prime [[radio]]s [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]] to send up the energon tower, as they have a foundation. With a lot of grunting, the Signal Flares prepare the way. Megatron orders his troops to destroy the tower, and Prime works to counter it. The tower lands and is energized; the pulsewaves drive off the Decepticons.

[[File:Energon-Snow-Cat-1st-Appearance.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|After a while, it starts to feel kinda good.]]

Kicker tells his Terrorcon captors that they'd best split while the splitting is good, but one of them suddenly channels the voice of Alpha Q. Alpha Q explains that he plans to rule the [[universe (universe)|universe]], but needs lots of energon to do it, and tells Kicker to stay out of his way. Kicker demands to know more, but the energy blast from the tower arrives and destroys the Terrorcons. Prime's copter drone retrieves him.

Aboard the airborne fortress, Scorponok looks down on the moon and bids Megatron farewell, only to find himself at the point of Megatron's [[Energon Sword|sword]]. Demolishor emerges from the dirt, to find Ironhide demanding to know whose side he's on. Demolishor says he's a Decepticon serving Megatron, and is evacuated by Cyclonus. They nearly grab Kicker while escaping, until fire from an unseen group drives them off. Kicker wonders who saved him. Nearby, Rodimus quietly says that he'll find out in due time.

Cyclonus says he's damaged and needs repairs, so Megatron reformats him into a new body. Megatron is faintly glad that Scorponok failed to destroy the Autobots, leaving Prime for him.

Dr. Jones rejoices over the completion of the new tower, till [[Sally Jones|Sally]] tells him to calm down. Kicker and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] reflect on the battle's outcome. Kicker says it's almost like he's got a guardian angel. Misha wonders if it's Alpha Q, but Kicker doubts it. They both lament the endless fighting, but Misha says that one day they'll understand everything about the universe.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (8)
* [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] (10)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (11)
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (12)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (16)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (20)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (21)
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (24)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (2)
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus/Snow Cat]] (3)
* [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (4)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (5)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (14)

|c3=
* [[Kicker Jones]] (7)
* [[Brian Jones]] (18)
* [[Miranda Jones]] (19)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (22)
* [[Sally Jones]] (23)
* [[Rad White]] (25)

|c4=
* [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (6)
* [[Battle Ravage|Battle Ravage drones]] (9)
}}

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
* The essence of the opening conversation among the Decepticons is unchanged in the dub; however, it's not nearly as disjointed in the original.
* Kicker's ''It's a good thing they have no idea I know exactly what I'm doing!'' thought is originally a more modest reflection that he doesn't quite understand the sensations he's picking up either.
* When Rodimus refuses to jump in and help Optimus on the Moon, he merely ''thinks'' an explanation. ''Super Link'' features him saying it out loud, with mouth animation. He also further explains that there's nothing they could do that Optimus couldn't, with some implication that Rodimus feels himself lost in Prime's shadow.
* Demolishor explicitly asks Kicker to come with him, rather than Kicker randomly figuring out that the trap was for him. As they start off, Kicker's original comment is that Demolishor should have just stated his business clearly right from the start.
* Alpha Q doesn't express a desire to ''rule the universe''; instead he calmly states that the energon is his only hope for reviving his world, and he rather gently requests that Kicker not interfere.
* Scorponok doesn't say "Farewell, Megatron," which would be a pretty bad thing to be caught saying; instead he merely wonders if "this is the end". Megatron later implies that ''of course'' Scorponok didn't mean to target him along with the Autobots, another bit of interplay lost in the dub.
* ''Super Link'' Ironhide rather calmly and sadly lets Demolishor go, regretfully wishing he'd rejoin the Autobots. In the dub, the scene is played more for anger at Demolishor's betrayal.
* Misha and Kicker's final conversation in ''Super Link'' has more to do with discussing how the Omnicons survived (because the tunnels were so vast, and by detecting Prime's emergency transmission to Earth), and with the sadness of Alpha Q's words. Misha concludes that one day they'll understand Alpha Q's enigmatic words about energon being his only hope; the dub bizarrely mutates this into her saying, "Don't worry, I believe that one day we'll understand the whole universe!"
[[File:Cyclonusscareddifferenc.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*At the last part when Cyclonus becomes Snow Cat, the expression on Cyclonus' face is a lot different in ''Super Link'', with a very wide open, scared face. ''Energon'' 's version, unconvincingly has a mere neutral expression, making it not very realistic.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 16
* Stock footage: 3
* We need/they want energon: 3
* It's time to: 1
* Let's do it: 1
* "Gimme a break": 4

===Animation and technical errors===
*After [[Optimus Prime Super Modes|super mode Optimus Prime]] launches [[Prime Force|Copter-2]] to watch over Kicker, it's still shown serving as Optimus Prime's left arm.

===Continuity errors===
* Just how Demolishor was planning to trick Alpha Q isn't clear at all, in the dub ''or'' the original.

===Trivia===
*This is the first appearance of Alpha Q's fourth "calm" face.
*Battle Ravage drones are referred to as Command Jaguar drones, their Japanese name, twice in this episode. This is the first instance of their being called by ''any'' name.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

File:Cyclonusscareddifferenc.jpg

2019-07-07T12:45:14Z

PZAD457: Cyclonus has different expressions when he is suddenly turning into Snow Cat. ''Super Link '' is at the top while ''Energon'' is at the bottom.

Cyclonus has different expressions when he is suddenly turning into Snow Cat. ''Super Link '' is at the top while ''Energon'' is at the bottom.

Kicker Beware!

2019-07-07T12:38:40Z

PZAD457: /* Lost in translation */

{{episode|
|series=Energon
|ep=13
|prev=Crisis in Jungle City
|next=Energon Grid
|title="Kicker Beware!"
|japanese=狙われたキッカー
|romaji=Nerawa re ta Kicker
|translation=Kicker Targeted
|image=E13_titlecard.jpg
|caption=You're in for a scare!
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]]
|writer=[[Akira Okeya]]
|director=[[Mitsuru Kawasaki]]
|animation studio=[[Actas Inc.|Actas]], [[Studio A-CAT]] (3D)
|airdate=[[April 2|2 April]] [[2004]] (Japanese) [[June 25]], 2004 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy]]
}}

'''Kicker and the Autobots make a series of startling discoveries amid the ruins of Lunar City.'''

==Synopsis==
Sitting atop his control throne, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] angrily flashes back to the activation of the [[energon tower]]s on [[Earth]]. [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] speculate on what's got him so grumpy. Overhearing them, he snares them both with tentacle—wires and bawls them out. Suddenly, Megatron suspects Demolishor isn't telling him something about how the [[Autobot]]s are finding [[energon]]; Cyclonus mentions that it's some [[human]] who's allowing them to do it, and Megatron extracts [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]'s name from him.

[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] reports that a [[Battle Ravage|Command Jaguar]] [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] has been captured by the Autobots and transferred to [[Lunar City]]. As the city was reduced to a ruin months ago, Megatron suspects the Autobots have found an energon motherlode, and prepares his troops to attack.

[[File:Energon-Dangling-Decepticons.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|Megatron practices using his new tentacles on his loyal soldiers.]]

[[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] contemplates the news of a human who can sense energon. As his faces struggle with one another, his calm face says that he wants to meet this boy.

On the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and Kicker are searching the ruins of Lunar City for energon, but Ironhide has his doubts. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Omnicon]]s voice their trust in Kicker's abilities. Using a tethered Terrorcon, the search continues. Kicker suspects they're being watched.

Suddenly, Kicker, Ironhide, and [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] come across Demolishor, who says he's deserted Megatron. As proof, he tells them to follow. When Ironhide has doubts, Demolishor says that he stole the [[Decepticon mobile fortress]], and will be finished if Megatron finds out. Before they go any further, a horde of Terrorcons storms toward the group and surrounds them. Ironhide reports to Prime that he's engaged the enemy, and he thinks they're after Kicker.

[[File:Energon-Battle-Ravage-Leashed.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Good doggiebot|Good doggiebot!]]

Megatron attacks Optimus Prime, who sends his copter drone to help out Ironhide, and calls for backup from [[Ocean City]] on [[Earth]]. Kicker's worried parents watch the Autobots depart.

Watching from nearby, [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] tells [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] that it's not their place to interfere in the battle. Elsewhere, Kicker agrees to head off with Demolishor and the Terrorcons; Demolishor threatens force when Ironhide tries to suggest otherwise. His parents observe the unarmed Kicker walking off among the Terrorcons and continue to worry; Rodimus also watches, planning to keep an eye on the situation.

Kicker and company arrive at the Decepticon mobile fortress. Within, Scorponok watches. Alpha Q laments Demolishor's betrayal, and tells Scorponok to keep Megatron away from Kicker, and to destroy them all when they arrive.

[[File:Energon-Lunar-Megafortress.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|left|So, where's the door?]]

Suddenly the fortress begins to rise into the air, to Demolishor's surprise. The blast knocks him aside. When Ironhide runs to help him, he refuses, telling Ironhide that he came here to trick him.

The fortress approaches Megatron's battle site and opens fire on the Autobots, though it also blasts Megatron. Meanwhile, Kicker and Ironhide observe some seismic upheavals in the moon's surface; Ironhide is worried, but Kicker tells him everything is fine, and that "they're on their way". A huge construct breaks through the ground, and a horde of Omnicons storms forth—the city's inhabitants survived!

Prime [[radio]]s [[Brian Jones|Dr. Jones]] to send up the energon tower, as they have a foundation. With a lot of grunting, the Signal Flares prepare the way. Megatron orders his troops to destroy the tower, and Prime works to counter it. The tower lands and is energized; the pulsewaves drive off the Decepticons.

[[File:Energon-Snow-Cat-1st-Appearance.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|After a while, it starts to feel kinda good.]]

Kicker tells his Terrorcon captors that they'd best split while the splitting is good, but one of them suddenly channels the voice of Alpha Q. Alpha Q explains that he plans to rule the [[universe (universe)|universe]], but needs lots of energon to do it, and tells Kicker to stay out of his way. Kicker demands to know more, but the energy blast from the tower arrives and destroys the Terrorcons. Prime's copter drone retrieves him.

Aboard the airborne fortress, Scorponok looks down on the moon and bids Megatron farewell, only to find himself at the point of Megatron's [[Energon Sword|sword]]. Demolishor emerges from the dirt, to find Ironhide demanding to know whose side he's on. Demolishor says he's a Decepticon serving Megatron, and is evacuated by Cyclonus. They nearly grab Kicker while escaping, until fire from an unseen group drives them off. Kicker wonders who saved him. Nearby, Rodimus quietly says that he'll find out in due time.

Cyclonus says he's damaged and needs repairs, so Megatron reformats him into a new body. Megatron is faintly glad that Scorponok failed to destroy the Autobots, leaving Prime for him.

Dr. Jones rejoices over the completion of the new tower, till [[Sally Jones|Sally]] tells him to calm down. Kicker and [[Misha Miramond|Misha]] reflect on the battle's outcome. Kicker says it's almost like he's got a guardian angel. Misha wonders if it's Alpha Q, but Kicker doubts it. They both lament the endless fighting, but Misha says that one day they'll understand everything about the universe.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] (8)
* [[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]] (10)
* [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] (11)
* [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] (12)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (13)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (15)
* [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]] (16)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (17)
* [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] (20)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (21)
* [[Prowl (Energon)|Prowl]] (24)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] (2)
* [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus/Snow Cat]] (3)
* [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (4)
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (5)
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (14)

|c3=
* [[Kicker Jones]] (7)
* [[Brian Jones]] (18)
* [[Miranda Jones]] (19)
* [[Misha Miramond]] (22)
* [[Sally Jones]] (23)
* [[Rad White]] (25)

|c4=
* [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]] (6)
* [[Battle Ravage|Battle Ravage drones]] (9)
}}

==Notes==
===Lost in translation===
* The essence of the opening conversation among the Decepticons is unchanged in the dub; however, it's not nearly as disjointed in the original.
* Kicker's ''It's a good thing they have no idea I know exactly what I'm doing!'' thought is originally a more modest reflection that he doesn't quite understand the sensations he's picking up either.
* When Rodimus refuses to jump in and help Optimus on the Moon, he merely ''thinks'' an explanation. ''Super Link'' features him saying it out loud, with mouth animation. He also further explains that there's nothing they could do that Optimus couldn't, with some implication that Rodimus feels himself lost in Prime's shadow.
* Demolishor explicitly asks Kicker to come with him, rather than Kicker randomly figuring out that the trap was for him. As they start off, Kicker's original comment is that Demolishor should have just stated his business clearly right from the start.
* Alpha Q doesn't express a desire to ''rule the universe''; instead he calmly states that the energon is his only hope for reviving his world, and he rather gently requests that Kicker not interfere.
* Scorponok doesn't say "Farewell, Megatron," which would be a pretty bad thing to be caught saying; instead he merely wonders if "this is the end". Megatron later implies that ''of course'' Scorponok didn't mean to target him along with the Autobots, another bit of interplay lost in the dub.
* ''Super Link'' Ironhide rather calmly and sadly lets Demolishor go, regretfully wishing he'd rejoin the Autobots. In the dub, the scene is played more for anger at Demolishor's betrayal.
* Misha and Kicker's final conversation in ''Super Link'' has more to do with discussing how the Omnicons survived (because the tunnels were so vast, and by detecting Prime's emergency transmission to Earth), and with the sadness of Alpha Q's words. Misha concludes that one day they'll understand Alpha Q's enigmatic words about energon being his only hope; the dub bizarrely mutates this into her saying, "Don't worry, I believe that one day we'll understand the whole universe!"
*At the last part when Cyclonus becomes Snow Cat, the expression on Cyclonus' face is a lot different in ''Super Link'', with a very wide open, scared face. ''Energon'' 's version, unconvincingly has a mere neutral expression, making it not very realistic.

===Pain count===
* "Uh?": 16
* Stock footage: 3
* We need/they want energon: 3
* It's time to: 1
* Let's do it: 1
* "Gimme a break": 4

===Animation and technical errors===
*After [[Optimus Prime Super Modes|super mode Optimus Prime]] launches [[Prime Force|Copter-2]] to watch over Kicker, it's still shown serving as Optimus Prime's left arm.

===Continuity errors===
* Just how Demolishor was planning to trick Alpha Q isn't clear at all, in the dub ''or'' the original.

===Trivia===
*This is the first appearance of Alpha Q's fourth "calm" face.
*Battle Ravage drones are referred to as Command Jaguar drones, their Japanese name, twice in this episode. This is the first instance of their being called by ''any'' name.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2004 — ''Transformer: Super Link'' — Volume 004 ([[Interchannel]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Energon'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Energon episodes]]

Fury (Cybertron)

2019-07-07T08:39:49Z

PZAD457: /* Differences with Galaxy Force */

{{disambig3|Fury}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=40
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=41
|image=GalvatronPepClub.jpg
|caption= Megatron, Galvatron- make up your mind already!! Just because you keep getting a [[spontaneous recoloration|new chrome white and purple color scheme and a power boost]] per series doesn't mean you have to arbitrarily re-brand yourself!
|title="Fury"
|japanese=マスターガルバトロン降臨
|romaji=Master Glavatron Kōrin
|translation=The Advent of Master Galvatron
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Kenji Sugihara]]
|director=[[Kei'ichirō Kawaguchi]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[October 15]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[September 14]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}
'''In the wake of defeat, Galvatron isn't happy.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep40 wounded megs.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|A little kid's gonna give "Mean Megatron" Greene a Coke.]]

In a lower layer of [[Gigantion]], [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] helps the battered [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] walk after his thrashing at the hands of [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]. The [[Decepticon]]s offer words of encouragement, but Megatron isn't listening, as he growls that he needs more power.

Up on the surface of the planet, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] recalls the [[Autobot]]s' brief but tumultuous time on Gigantion, before asking Metroplex to guide them to the central layer. The planet leader unfortunately tells Prime that they cannot: It's not that they don't ''want'' to, but their customs dictate that data on old cities be erased, so the lower levels are as much a mystery to them as they are to the newcomers. Undeterred by this turn of events, the Autobots determine to search the old cities for any remaining data. Given the size of the planet, narrowing down their search radius is a necessity, and to that end, they start unloading equipment from the ''[[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Ogygia]]'' which will help [[Vector Prime]] get a general fix on the location of the [[Cyber Planet Key]] via the [[Omega Lock]].

[[File:SpectralMegatronKey.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|BURNING HEART-O I MUST SUCCEED!]]

Back underground, Megatron is fuming, literally. Ransack and Crumplezone get a little too close and get knocked backwards by the sheer force of Megatron's "aura of fury". Scourge assures everyone that it's not ''them'' he's angry at... and then Megatron's fury boils over, creating an energy blast that scatters the Decepticons and punches a hole to the surface. Megatron rises high into the air, and the Decepticons pull themselves from the rubble. Soundwave announces he's "droppin' outta this session" and flies off.
Megatron rumbles that he needs more power, and the Gigantion Cyber Planet Key reacts to his anger... as does the Omega Lock, which starts emitting the [[Omega Frequency]]. Megatron's spirit resonates with the Key, and he becomes intangible, plunging downward, through layer after layer of the planet, all the way to the lowest level and the resting place of the Key. When he reaches out to take it, the Key resists him, but Megatron persists and begins to draw energy from it. In a mighty blast of energy, Megatron shoots back through to the surface, tearing a huge hole in the planet. As the Decepticons look up at their leader, Megatron stands shrouded in a black miasma, and Thunderblast swoons at the sight.

[[File:Cyb ep40 dark megs.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|There's a monster on the loose, and it's not in Loch Ness!]]

Back at the ''Ogygia'', the Omega Lock's reaction has allowed Vector Prime to pinpoint the general location of the Key, but he warns that someone else has obviously located it first, and drawn energy from it. The Autobots split into groups to search (the fliers turning it into a little race), but by dividing themselves, the Autobots inadvertently make themselves the perfect target for the darkness-enshrouded Megatron. [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]], [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] are the first to fall to the superpowered Decepticon leader, who takes them out so fast that their battle does not even damage the surrounding area. The three Autobots' unconscious bodies found by Optimus's team when Vector Prime realizes they have not reported in, but even as they are tending to them, elsewhere on the planet, [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] finds herself being pursued by Megatron. She is knocked into the air, but [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] catches her and fires at Megatron before engaging him hand-to-hand...only to be quickly knocked out and smashed into the ground (literally). Optimus's team soon finds them, too, and Override warns Optimus about the upgraded Megatron, prompting the Autobot leader to recall all his troops.

[[File:Cyb ep40 meet galvatron.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|[[Puppet|Déjà]] [[Wishes|vu]], anyone?]]

Jetfire's team receives the recall order just as [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] is crawling through an old computer, and he instructs the human to get out immediately. Coby, however, spots a data chip in the distance, and asks for five minutes to check it out. While he successfully recovers the chip, those five minutes prove to be a fatal delay: having bested the [[Cybertron Defense Team]], Megatron and the Decepticons arrive at Jetfire's team's position. [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] tackle Megatron so Jetfire can get Coby and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] away safely, but this attempt is in vain, as Megatron wipes out all three Autobots pretty much instantly. As he turns on the humans, the wounded Jetfire grabs his leg, but is saved from being completely destroyed by the timely arrival of Optimus Prime. Prime fires on Megatron, to virtually no effect, and Megatron responds by knocking Prime out of the air with a single flying kick. As he stands over his fallen foe, Megatron's black aura dissipates, and his newly colored armor is revealed as he announces he is now '''Galvatron''' (again)!

[[File:Cyb ep40 one finger.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Apparently, Galvatron has been taking [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]'s "Totally Lopsided Takedowns" class.]]

Metroplex has at Galvatron, but the Decepticon stops the giant's [[Sparkdrinker]] axe with ''a single finger'', then pushes him back easily. Metroplex powers up his weapon with a Cyber Key, but Galvatron actually takes the weapon from Metroplex's hands and bashes him with it, knocking him out for the count. Vector Prime leaps in, but is dispatched with a single swipe of Galvatron's hand, and the Decepticon leader then activates his bladed shield to bash Optimus around some. Prime refuses to stay down, so Galvatron whips out his gatling cannon, which sends Optimus flying. In victory, Galvatron emits a lightning storm, and one bolt screams towards the kids at the top of a high tower... but Optimus ''somehow'' gets in the way of the bolt, saving them.

[[File:Cyb ep40 prime vs galvy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|It doesn't get more anime than this...]]

Recalling the promise he made to their parents to keep the children safe, Optimus powers up into [[Super Mode]] and the two leaders charge one another. Their fists collide spectacularly, and Galvatron is pushed back. But Prime falters, and Galvatron is ready to go again... until Metroplex hurls the gigantic Sparkdrinker at Optimus. Prime manages to summon a Cyber Key to power it up, and the two rush at each other ''again'', this time to do the classic run-past-each-other-then-stand-dramatically deal. When the dust clears, Optimus falls to his knees, and Galvatron stands triumphant...for about five seconds, as numerous wounds open on him. The Decepticons rush to Galvatron's aid, and he decides to call it a day. They run, and Soundwave, who has been watching this whole time, also flies off.

The Autobots return to the ''Ogygia'', and use the machinery Coby recovered to plot a course underground. The ship heads for the coordinates, but along their way, they pass by the crevice Galvatron tore when he emerged from within the planet... which now contains the ''[[Atlantis]]'' starship!
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (7)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (8)
* [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (9)
* [[Vector Prime]] (10)
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (11)
* [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (12)
* [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (13)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (14)
* [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (15)
* [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (16)
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] (18)
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] (19)
* [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (20)
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (23)
* [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (27)
* [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]] (28)

|c2=
* [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (1)
* [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron/Galvatron]] (2)
* [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (3)
* [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (4)
* [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (5)
* [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (17)
* [[Nemesis Breaker]] (19)
* [[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]] (24)

|c3=
* [[Coby Hansen]] (21)
* [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (22)
* [[Ernesto Jiménez|Ernesto]] (29)
* [[Gloria Jiménez|Lori's mother]] (30)
* [[Robert Hansen]] (31)
* [[Mrs. Hansen]] (32)

|c4=
* [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] (25)
* [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]] (26)
}}

==Quotes==
"We'll find that needle a whole lot faster if we're searching only part of a haystack!"
:—'''Scattorshot'''

"He's trippin' 'cuz he got served."
:—'''Soundwave''', referring to '''Megatron''''s strange behaviour

"You're ''so'' square."
:—'''Wing Saber''' to '''Jetfire'''

[[File:Cyb ep40 thunderswoon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|*sigh* Women-swooning over the first guy who powers up and beats the mortal crap out of the Autobots.]]

'''Ransack:''' "He beat them like a drum!" 
'''Thundercracker:''' "Megatron opened a ''big'' can o' whoop-butt on them!" 
'''Crumplezone:''' "Whooooop-''butt!''" 
'''Menasor:''' "Aye, laugh, but his power scares me." 
'''Thunderblast:''' "It scares ''me'' how hunky he is! Hee hee hee!" 
'''Scourge:''' "Hunky?"
:—The Decepticons discuss Galvatron's power.

"I have changed. I am no longer Megatron. Megatron was a ''loser''!"
:—<s>'''Megatron'''</s> '''Galvatron''' introducing his new identity.

"I am invincible. I am Galvatron!" 
"New look, same old lines."
:—'''Galvatron''', who is lame, and '''Optimus Prime''', who is right.

"I want to thank you." 
"Thank me?" 
"Losing to you...inspired me to evolve. But now I'm going to take your weapon from your grasp and ''disgrace'' you with it!"
:—'''Galvatron''' taunts '''Metroplex''' before making good on his boast.

"Nothing you say or do will make you my equal!" 
"You're right!" 
"I ''know''!" 
"I'd ''never'' stoop down low enough to be ''your'' equal!"
:—'''Galvatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' deliver less-than-impressive banter.

[[File:Cyb ep40 take a whack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|We were wrong, it does get more anime.]]"You're not the only one around here who can generate some power!"
"Ah, you do have something left, but you really can't to expect to fight Galvatron with an axe?" 
"I'm gonna take a whack!"
:—'''Galvatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''' again.

"If you keep asking for it, I'll keep giving it! It's on!" 
"I wish you'd shut up!"
:—'''Galvatron''' gets the best comeback ever from '''Optimus'''.
{{--}}

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*''Cybertron'' adds the customary sound of the Omega Frequency when the Lock powers up.
*Soundwave, in ''Cybertron'' continues to spout hepcat/DJ lingo -- when he sees Megatron rocket into the sky in a blast of light and energy, he states "I'm dropping out of this scene. I'll be back to see the final mix." In ''Galaxy Force'' he simply and succinctly states that he'll be back when Megs has "calmed down".
*In ''Galaxy Force'', Vector Prime is specifically trying to get the Gigantion Cyber Planet Key to react by focusing his mind and energy through the Omega Lock. He feels it suddenly react, but ''not to him''. He realizes that someone else has triggered a reaction from the key, to which Optimus wonders with concern, ''who''. In ''Cybertron'' Vector Prime merely feels a "disturbance in the Force". See below for real-world reference.
*A small but significant difference is seen between the two versions' take on the beaten Megatron's comment on needing more power -- in ''Cybertron'' he states that the additional strength he needs should belong only to him (meaning only he is ''worthy'' to receive it) while in ''Galaxy Force'' his comment is that the ''power'' he seeks must be exceptional to be ''worthy'' for him to take. Could just be a difference in translation.
*An extremely significant change in dialogue when Galvatron reveals himself. In ''Cybertron'', Optimus Prime sarcastically remarks that Galvatron might have changed his look, but his personality is still lame-ass. (See quote above). However, in ''Galaxy Force'', Galaxy Convoy, then startled, questions, "Master... Galvatron...?"
**This change could be due to the main storyline. As ''Galaxy Force'' is a stand alone sequel from the previous 2 series, Galaxy Convoy '''does not know''' that Master Galvatron actually exists. But yet again, ''Cybertron'' is connected to ''Armada'' and ''Energon'', so Optimus Prime would not be surprised to see Megatron become Galvatron.
***Could also possibly be due to a lack of expression from Optimus Prime.
*After Galvatron smacks Prime around, he unleashes a tremendous lightning storm during which he exclaims "I am all powerful!" in ''Cybertron'' (seeming to completely have written off Optimus as done-for), whereas in ''Galaxy Force'', he announces that the light show is the start of his "finishing move" on the Autobot leader, indicating he is still very much engaged in the fight with his quintessential arch-enemy.
*After Prime and Megatron's final attacks upon each other, ''Cybertron'' has Megatron mock Prime, before his injuries suddenly get the better of him. In ''Galaxy Force'', Megatron is ''aware'' that he has been injured before his wounds open, and calmly dubs the outcome "interesting".
*As Galvatron and his posse prepare to leave, in ''Cybertron'' he says "one lucky swipe doesn't mean you win" to Prime, whereas in ''Galaxy Force'' he takes a much more thoughtful tack, saying that it looks like he won't be bored after all.

===Animation or technical errors===
[[File:Cyb ep40 biggest fans.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And still more anime.]]
[[File:GalvatronChipNone-Fury.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|]]
* Ransack is missing the black "mask" around his eyes at several points during this episode. We have seen this error in a few prior episodes, but it really started to happen with noticeable frequency on Gigantion.
* The three Decepticon fans on Crumplezone's back when he and Ransack celebrate Galvatron's reveal are gone in the next shot, even though the fans in their hands are still there (compare the picture at right with the one at the head of this article).
*Starting from this episode, when Galvatron activates a Cyber Key for his claw weapons, there is a pulse shown for the key, but the key itself is not physically seen.

===Continuity or plotting errors===
* So... now there's this gigantic hole in the planet, yes? Which presumably leads from the Key at the center of the planet... all the way to the surface where the Decepticons are... so... why don't they just fly down the hole and snag the Key all easy-peasey? The ''Galaxy Force'' version of the next episode will even see the Autobots suggest doing this! (To be fair, it ''does'' look like the hole doesn't go to the bottom of the planet's layers and only a few Autobots can fly...)
* When Metroplex throws his axe to Optimus, Galvatron fires a few shots from his machine gun...that never hit anything! The shots are never seen again as Optimus activates Cyber Key power on Sparkdrinker for the final clash with Galvatron. (Though right after the shots are fired, Optimus lifts the Sparkdinker, possibly deflecting the shots in the process.)
* Speaking of which, Galvatron spontaneously switches weapons in the following clash. Before the stock footage, he's using his machine gun, but after Optimus powers up Sparkdrinker, he's wearing his arm blade instead.

===Continuity notes===
*Optimus Prime flashes back to the events of "[[Family]]", recalling the promise he made to the children's parents.

===Transformers references===
* Galvatron mutters "Such heroic nonsense" before powering up with a Cyber Key, the infamous line [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the original cartoon's]] [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] uttered before brutally killing [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. Scourge previously offered a different spin on the line back in "[[Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron]]".
** On that note, the way Jetfire grabs Galvatron's legs to try and protect the children seems very similar to the way Ironhide grabbed Megatron immediately before his death. Luckily for Jetfire, he does not pay for this act with his life.
**Additionally Galvatron telling Prime to "fall already" is not unlike Megatron telling Prime to fall in the movie while shooting him.
* Later, Galvatron adds another instance of the use of movie lines with "Why throw away your life so recklessly?", (which would later be used again in "[[Unfinished]]").

===Real-world references===
* When Megatron communes with the Key, Vector mutters he "felt great disturbance within the force", a line ripped straight from the first ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' movie, spoken by [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] and referring to the [[Force]].

===Trivia===
*Starting about this episode, the CGI animation of the series seems to have been taken up a notch. We'll see more (and somewhat smoother) movement from the characters, more diverse camera angles including some really nice pan shots, and more expressive faces and body language from here until the end of the series. Enjoy!
*The blacked-out figure of Metroplex that has been seen in the ''Galaxy Force'' opening sequence since "[[Titans]]" is now blacked-out no longer, transitioning the sequence into the finalized form it will retain until the end of the series.
*Okay, okay, ''this'' is ''technically'' the last time we see Nemesis Breaker... but it's only in flashbacks to last episode.
*Quickmix uses his left-arm pipes as a hand-held blaster here, which the Quickmix toy can actually do!
*And yes, Optimus' toy can hold the toy version of Sparkdrinker.
* While the development of the Coby-Lori romance is ''extremely'' subtle throughout the series (to the point of invisibility), this episode brings it slightly out of the subtext, with Lori fondly cleaning Coby's face. The moment when Coby instantly interposes himself between her and ''Galvatron'' also indicates his affection for her (and is frankly one of his finest moments).
*Upon changing to Galvatron (and getting, really, ''really'' angry in front of the Giant Planet Key), Megatron's optics permanently shift from blue to red, returning them to the eye color he's had for the better portion of the Unicron Trilogy.
*This episode displays what is probably the most dramatic case of [[Burning justice]] that we have seen thus far in the series. Not only does Megs maintain a flaming aura for longer than any other character, he also appears to have healed his grievous wounds and/or regained his strength after his terrible fight with Metroplex, somehow transmogrifies his still-flaming body into an intangible form, plunges some extreme distance through a ''solid planet'', sucks MORE energy from the Cyber Key, then re-erupts through the ground ''still flaming''. No wonder Thunderblast swoons!

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 11 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

File:UnusedScene Ambush.jpg

2019-07-07T08:38:35Z

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Lori speaks to Override and Wing Saber about their curren objective in a scene that was cut off from the English version of the series.

Ambush (episode)

2019-07-07T08:36:32Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Cybertron'' episode|the G.I. Joe-aligned human|Ambush (G.I. Joe)}}
{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=42
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=43
|image=Cyb ep42 cowardly Scourge.jpg
|caption=SAY MY NAME.
|title="Ambush"
|japanese=対決! ローリ VS クロミア
|romaji=Taiketsu! Lori tai Chromia
|translation=Showdown! Lori VS Chromia
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Gyō Yamatoya]]
|director=[[Atsushi Nakayama]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[October 29]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[September 18]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The Autobots split up to search the lower levels of Gigantion for its Cyber Planet Key, while the Decepticons do the same. Lori and Thunderblast get acquainted.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep42 feeling run down.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]
Deep in the lower levels of [[Gigantion]], the four [[Autobot]] teams are making fast progress in their search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]. [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] have enjoyed an uneventful journey, and soon discover a large chasm that they decide to leap into to continue their mission. Elsewhere, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s team (the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]], [[Vector Prime]] and [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]) are having only a ''slightly'' more eventful time of it, as they find their way barred by [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]...only to run straight over them. The two [[Decepticon]]s bemoan their fate, then encourage themselves to try even harder in spite of all their past failures... then kinda deflate again as reality sets in. Poor dumb schmucks.

Elsewhere again, the team of [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] take an elevator to a lower level. When they hit the bottom, Override advises caution entering the new area, and Wing Saber glibly notes the perfect getting-ambushed opportunities there. [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] takes this as her cue to enter, backed up by [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]. Lori, however, immediately begins verbally browbeating Scourge for his cowardly tactics and continued association with the Decepticons, and Scourge flinches. A lot. Thunderblast eventually gets sick of it and insults the both of them, calling Lori a "mouse". Lori, her temper already frayed, challenges Thunderblast to a fight, and the [[Autobot]]s take fighting positions.

[[File:Cyb ep42 wild take.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Back with Jetfire's team, the trio finally land at the bottom of the pit, where they're attacked by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Jetfire tackles the Decepticon himself, ordering the other two to go ahead without him. They hesitate for a moment, but then move to depart, realizing that, after all, "it's only Thundercracker." Furious at this disrespect, Thundercracker throws Jetfire aside and draws a bead on the retreating Autobots, but Jetfire recovers quickly and opens fire on the Decepticon, allowing his comrades to get away. Grinning wickedly, Thundercracker announces that it's time to reveal his new "forbidden attack", much to Jetfire's befuddlement.

On all three fronts, battle is the order of the day, as Optimus Prime blasts the interfering Ransack and Crumplezone far off into the distance once again.

[[File:Tcracker-SELTCP.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Dragon Ball T]]

Thunderblast distracts Lori with a rather puerile ruse, and beats cheeks out of there. [[:File:LoriPissed.jpg|Lori's last nerve snapped]], she glowers at Wing Saber until he submits to bringing her along to chase Thunderblast down. The pair fly off on Thunderblast tail, leaving (a rather relieved) Scourge to battle Override, though Wing Saber soon realizes that she's clearly leading them into a trap. Lori is adamant, though, and they soon find out where they're being led to: a harbor area with a ''lot'' of open water.

Elsewhere, Thundercracker is charging up his "[[Super Electric Lightning Thundercrackin' Punch]]" with much pomp and grandeur. Jetfire is incredulous when the Decepticon finishes crying the attack's name and he finds out it's only a punch, but to Thundercracker's credit, his fist connects and knocks Jetfire for six. Jetfire is actually impressed, complimenting Thundercracker on finally landing a legitimately good attack, and Thundercracker grins happily.

[[File:Thundercranes.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Wow, they weren't even using the right bait for floozies.]]

While Scourge and Override's battle continues, with plenty of trash talk, Thunderblast launches her own attack, shooting missiles at Wing Saber from underwater. Wing Saber has a rare moment of clarity and suggests a retreat, knowing he can't tackle Thunderblast like this, but Lori insists they have to outsmart her. Wing Saber drops Lori off on dry land, and she enters a control console for a ring of eight cranes in the middle of the harbor water. Wing Saber allows himself to get "shot down" and dives underwater in [[robot mode]]. Thunderblast follows and corners him... and then realizes that she herself has just been led into a trap. Lori drops the crane-claws all around Thunderblast (hitting a button on the control panel with so much force it cracks), surrounding her, and then one final one right on top of her head. Thunderblast demands to be released, and Wing Saber obliges, courtesy of pretty much every missile he's packing. The explosion sends Thunderblast flying away uncontrollably, wailing in defiance.

[[File:MasswaysMasses.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Buy us at only $60 a pop!]]

Elsewhere, Jetfire and Thundercracker have beaten each other silly, and both collapse, exhausted. The back-up team of [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] arrive, and Coby tends to Jetfire while Quickmix keeps the gibbering Thundercracker quiet by dumping a lot of quick-drying concrete on top of him.

Scourge and Override's fight blasts a hole in the floor of a level above them, and their fight moves into this new room. Scourge hurls his axe, which misses and slams into the wall... right above the doorway that Lori then comes running through. Wing Saber dives in and saves Lori before she's crushed by the falling debris, and Scourge uses the opportunity to run for an elevator. Lori, quickly over her near-death experience, berates Scourge again, who sheepishly says he's not ''running away'' so much as making a ''strategic withdrawal''. The doors close, and Override and Lori both express their frustration by hitting the wall. But Lori finds that she has inadvertently kicked a hidden button in the wall, which causes the lights in the room to turn off, and a large device to rise out of the middle of the floor. As the device powers up, the trio realize they are looking at a planetarium-like hologram device, which begins to project images of Gigantion in ancient times. The video images show a [[Planet X (Cybertron)|huge dark sphere]] appearing above the planet, and hundreds of robots emerging from it and filling the skies of Gigantion... robots of the same design as [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]....
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (1)
* [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (2)
* [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (3)
* [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (4)
* [[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (5)
* [[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (6)
* [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (7)
* [[Vector Prime]] (8)
* [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] (9)
* [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (12)
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (13)
* [[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]] (20)
* [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (21)
* [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (22)

|c2=
* [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (10)
* [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (11)
* [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (15)
* [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (16)
* [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (17)

|c3=
* [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (14)
* [[Bud Hansen]] (18)
* [[Coby Hansen]] (19)

|c4=
* [[Noisemaze Mass Production Type Version|Noisemazes Mass Production Type Version]] (23)
* [[Laserbeak drone (Cybertron)|Laserbeak drone]]s (24)
}}

==Quotes==
"Ah...I'm feelin' a bit rundown." 
"Don't make me laugh! It hurts!"
:—'''Crumplezone''' and '''Ransack''' after being run over by Metroplex.

"When he sees our real strength and ''feels'' our vengeance, he'll regret beating us over and over and over..."
:—'''Crumplezone'''

"What could be dangerous? It's dark with only one exit! Looks like a ''great'' place to get ambushed!"
:—'''Wing Saber'''

"What in the world are you ''thinking''?! Back on [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]], you were all about honor and rule of law, but ''now'' look at you! Skulking around in the shadows with a Decepticon floozy—" 
"HEY!" 
"—plotting ambushes and, and sneak attacks?! What's the ''matter'' with you?! Have you completely lost your honor or ''what''?!"
:—'''Lori''' browbeats Scourge (with objection by '''Thunderblast''')

"Little sister, you better check yo'self!"
:—'''Thunderblast''' (to Lori)

"We are chasing her, Wing Saber!" 
"Huh?! You're not serious." 
"I am serious." 
"Uh, but...but Lori...." 
"We're. Chas. Ing. Her." 
"Yes...ma'am...." 
:—'''Lori''' has '''Wing Saber''' totally whipped.

"Here I go! [[Super Electric Lightning Thundercrackin' Punch|SUPER 'LECTRIC LIGHTNIN' THUNDERCRACKER PUNCH]]!" 
"All that for a punch?"
:—'''Jetfire''' doesn't see the reason behind '''Thundercracker's''' build up.

[[File:JetCracker-punch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
"Man... I'm impressed! Good punch, mate! Fair dinkum! 'Bout time you brought some muscle to the tussle!"
:—'''Jetfire''' revises his opinion of the above punch.

"Don't worry about a thing. I aced a B+ in computers class." 
"Why not an A?" 
"Well...." 
"Just don't tell me you crashed the computer."
:—'''Lori''' and '''Wing Saber'''

"Bring me a 'get well' card..."
:—'''Thundercracker'''

"And no more squeaking from the mouse!"
:-Oh no '''Thunderblast''' didn't!

==Other Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
[[File:UnusedScene Ambush.jpg|thumb]]
*''Galaxy Force'' includes a "previously on" segment summarizing the events of "[[City]]".
*Immediately after the "previously" segment, before the title card appears, ''Galaxy Force'' also includes a brief original scene of Override, Wing Saber and Lori making their way down a corridor, talking about being first to their objective. In removing the "previously" segment, ''Cybertron'' also removes this short scene (perhaps unintentionally?).
* In ''Cybertron'', after Lori challenges Thunderblast to a battle, Wing Saber and Override make sounds as if they are preparing to battle. In ''Galaxy Force'', they both claim that Lori is scary.
* In ''Cybertron'', Thunderblast's puerile ruse was claiming to Lori that she had something on her shoe, causing Lori to check if she stepped on something. Unconvincingly, yet hilariously, ''Galaxy Force'' has Thunderblast claim to Lori there was ''MONEY'' on the ground (Do Transformers really know about currencies??), making this trick very unrealistic.
*In ''Cybertron'', Thunderblast blows a raspberry and runs off. In ''Galaxy Force'', Thunderblast, while doing that, says, "Akanbe!", before running off. In Japan, '''Akanbe'''(あかんべえ ''Akanbē'') is a mocking facial gesture expressed by pulling one's eyelids down and sticking out their tongue.
*In ''Cybertron'', at the end of the episode, Lori berates Scourge for retreating. In ''Galaxy Force'', she is angry because she suspects he may have thrown his axe and collapsed the wall with the deliberate intention of killing her.

===Continuity errors===
* So, did Scourge get his tail-axe back or what?

===Real-world references===
* As she and Wing Saber jet off after Thunderblast, Lori cries "Hi-yo Saber!", a reference to the command western hero {{w|The Lone Ranger}} gave his horse, Silver, to begin running.
* "She can lead an Autobot to water..." Wing Saber says of Thunderblast's plan, with Lori adding, "...but can she make us drink?", paraphrasing that old saying about horses.
* While she's chasing Wing Saber underwater, Thunderblast starts singing the {{w|Jaws (film)#Music|theme from ''Jaws''}}.

===Trivia===
[[File:Override-Teeth.jpg|thumb|Override uses Crest Whitening strips.]]
* There's a noticeably greater amount of facial emoting from the CGI cast in this episode than normal. Where previously, the height of facial animation has literally been limited to the changing shape of the mouth, this episode features several characters getting "normal" [[teeth]] for certain expressions which are not present in most other sequences, more fluid lip-motions, and even eyes that change shape. It's a nice change of pace.
* On that note, the scene in which Lori is almost crushed by falling debris has one of the few instances of "precise" lip-synching in the series: a close-up of Override's face as she yells "LORI!!!" The shot of her afterwards saying her name again in a relieved tone is also synched, but no teethies. A close-up of Thunderblast just before she's crushed also has precise lip-synch, but it's synched to Japanese words, not English. Oh well.
* During his indecision on whether or not to follow Thunderblast, Wing Saber displays the comical, large {{w|Sweat drop|anime sweat drop}} on the side of his head. This means that Lori is so scary that she makes robots sweat. Also, Lori can be seen with a fang sticking out of her mouth when she's mad. O.o
* On that note, Lori is so scary, that she makes ''Wing Saber'' listen to her orders!
*Why is the multi-crane control tower (and all its workstations) the perfect size for Lori to use? Were these designed exclusively for Mini-cons?
* As Thunderblast runs across the rooftops while luring Wing Saber and Lori along, her breasts actually... ''jiggle''. Seriously, Gonzo, we despair of you.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 11 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

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2019-07-07T08:35:47Z

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Starscream (episode)

2019-07-06T13:29:05Z

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{{disambig3|Starscream}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=29
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=30
|title="Starscream"
|japanese=野望の王邪心全開
|romaji=Yabō no Ō Jashin Zenkai
|translation=The King of Treachery—Evil Completely Unleashed
|image=Cyb_ep29_super_screamer.jpg
|caption= Starscream's coronation: no longer bad comedy.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Naotaka Hayashi]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[March 25]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The reign of Starscream has begun!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep29 dogfight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

While the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s at the [[Autobot]] base help the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] navigate the treacherous temporal warps created by the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] as they travel along the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the battle between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s is still raging on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s island base in the South Pacific. As [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and newcomer Autobot [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] continue to dogfight, [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] try to help their respective comrades, and wind up battling each other; [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] engage in a little sea-to-air warfare, both turning their missiles on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] when he gets in their way; and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] corner [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], only for the diminutive Decepticon to leap out of the way at the last second, causing them to collide. Feeling very pleased with himself, Ransack happens upon [[Lugnutz]], who has decided to take a break from the battle, dubbing it "too heavy". Ransack takes a leaf out of his book and sits down next to him.

Inside the island's volcano, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] continue their descent, with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] close behind. [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] attempts to trigger another of his traps, firing blasts of electricity at the approaching Autobots, but Vector Prime is ready for him this time, and uses a [[dimension gate]] to redirect the current, striking Scourge with it instead. The group reaches the bottom of the caldera where Sideways is waiting for them, and a battle quickly breaks out, but the Autobots are unable to score a hit on Sideways thanks to his frantic warping around. To overcome this, Vector Prime surreptitiously plants [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] on Sideways's back, and tracks his signal, allowing him to predict where Sideways will next appear. Optimus and Leobreaker fuse into Savage Claw Mode and strike Sideways down as soon as he rematerializes, at which point Scourge savagely enters the fray! He challenges Optimus Prime, but proves no match for the power of the Savage Claw.

[[File:C29 synchro-control.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Insert ''Code Lyoko'' reference here.]]

Simultaneously, the Cybertron Defense Team's journey gets doubly perilous as they hit a particularly rough stretch of space bridge, and come under bombardment from asteroids. With the enhanced firepower of their new modes, the team can easily blow the space-rocks to dust, but [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] gets a nasty surprise when one destroyed asteroid spews out a glob of goo that splatters over his windscreen and blinds him. To navigate the bridge safely, Hot Shot gives manual control of his systems over to Coby, who controls him remotely from [[Earth]] using a [[synchro-control]]. With [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] keeping the asteroids clear, Coby steers Hot Shot safely until the goo clears up and the Autobot can resume control.

[[File:Cyb ep29 staredown.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Back on the island, Evac, Wing Saber and Crosswise continue to battle Megatron, while Landmine confronts Mudflap, trying to talk his old friend out of his current course of action. When Megatron tries to break off the fight and make it to the volcano, Mudflap disappoints Landmine by coming to the Decepticon leader's aid, knocking the pursuing Evac out of the sky.

Within the volcano, Sideways returns to the side of Starscream, who continues to absorb the power of [[Primus]]'s [[spark]] through the [[Omega Lock]], and warns him of Megatron's approach. Starscream is undeterred, and Sideways decides to cut his losses and escape, but just as he departs, the Omega Lock erupts with power. All the Transformers within the volcano are forced to quickly exit as the mountain begins to erupt... but no-one expects to see, rising out of the flame, lava and ash... a gargantuan Starscream, transformed into a skyscraper-sized giant by the power of Primus! From the flames, Starscream produces a huge crown, which he places upon his head, declaring that his reign as ruler of the universe has now begun. Megatron, however, is unimpressed, and the two stare each other down, surging with so much [[energon]] power that their battle threatens to tear the Earth in half. Realizing this, Scourge leads the Decepticons in an attack on Starscream that proves ineffectual, convincing Megatron that he must take matters into his own hands. The land-based Autobots all join forces to stop Megatron from advancing, while the flying Autobots push Starscream back, in an effort to keep the two Decepticons' terrifying energon auras from colliding.

[[File:Cyb ep29 giant punch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Will this lead to an [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|event?!]]]]

Watching everything from the Autobot base, the kids suddenly realize that Vector Prime is nowhere to be seen, having warped inside the volcano to recover the Omega Lock. They contact the elderly Autobot and discover that he has been pinned by falling rubble, unable to warp his way out, and so they communicate with the other Autobots to get someone to rescue him. Wing Saber steps up to the task and frees Vector Prime, but no sooner has Vector Prime stood upright than the pair come under attack by Thunderblast. Wing Saber's [[Cyber Key]] power is enough to do away with the flighty female, and the two Autobots escape the volcano with the Omega Lock in hand.

Back with the Cybertron Defense Team, the situation is getting worse as the space bridge deteriorates around them. Just then, finally, Cybertron itself comes into view... but the team are horrified to see the planet is infested by metal-eating [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]! The Autobot trio bounds into action, opening fire on the huge swarm of insectoid Transformers, but the odds are several million to three, and not looking good! The kids let Optimus Prime know of the Cybertron Defense Team's plight, but even as the Autobot leader hears the news, Starscream's massive fist comes soaring through the air, and smashes him into the ground...!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (4)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (5)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (6)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (7)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (8)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (9)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (10)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (14)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (18)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Vector Prime]] (22)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (25)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (26)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (29)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (30)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (12)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (16)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (17)
*[[Lugnutz]] (20)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (23)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (27)
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (28)

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (1)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (2)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (3)

|c4=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (24)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]
}}

==Quotes==

"Which side are you on ''today'', Sideways?"
:—'''Leobreaker'''

"Hahahaha...." 
"What are you laughing at?!" 
"I'm laughing at a coward, a gutless wonder, a wimp—who I trained to be a warrior. But you could never cut it, Starscream. No matter how big you become, you're still the same pathetic wannabe! Oh yes...you're the king alright. The king of fools!" 
"Ever notice how much noise an insect makes, buzzing and clacking, until you crush it underfoot? That's what you are Megatron—a bug with a big mouth!" 
"We'll see—when I knock that crown off your head!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' upon Starscream's "coronation".

"A girl has to choose the right accessories...like this rocket launcher that doubles as an ''even bigger'' rocket launcher! Don't you just love it?"
:—'''Thunderblast''' detects the logical fallacy of her toy's gimmick and rolls with it.

"Hey... You're pretty spry for an old guy." 
"I might say the same for you!" 
"Okay... THAT'S IT! YOU GUYS ARE TOAST!" 
"HEY! I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING!" 
:—'''Vector Prime''' deflecting shots from '''Thunderblast''' with his sharp sword and equally sharp wit. And '''Wing Saber''' has to pay for it

"You know, I think we should get points for blasting these things." 
"If we're keeping track, ''I'' have the high score."
:—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Scattorshot''' play Asteroids

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*In ''Galaxy Force'', the journey to Cybertron is a treacherous one because the planet is inside the black hole. ''Cybertron'' changed this plot point at the very beginning of the series, establishing that the black hole is merely ''near'' Cybertron, so this episode inserts mention of temporal warps and such surrounding the planet as an explanation for why the journey is so dangerous.
*Just before Starscream emerges from the volcano, ''Galaxy Force'' has Wing Saber react with shock to the sight of Optimus Prime merged with Leobreaker, and then express an interest in the idea of a combination when Evac explains the story behind it. ''Cybertron'' changes this to Wing Saber and Evac deciding to get down to ground-level and back Optimus up, removing the reference for a very pertinent reason that will become apparent in the next episode: namely, in ''Cybertron'', Wing Saber and Optimus have already combined (sort of) in the past.
[[File:Cyb ep29 magic glowy auras.jpg|thumb|Their power levels are over 9000!]]
*When Jolt starts freaking out after Starscream emerges, in ''Galaxy Force'', he's distressed by Starscream's power, while in ''Cybertron'', he fears for their ability to get the Omega Lock back from him and Cybertron's fate if they don't.
*During their battles, there is a great deal of chauvinistic banter between the female Decepticon Thunderblast and her male Autobot opponents in ''Cybertron'' that is blissfully absent in ''Galaxy Force''.
**In fact, as is fairly typical, nearly all the action sequences of the fight scenes in ''Galaxy Force'' are completely devoid of dialogue, with any taunts or commentary saved for moments ''between'' actual bouts. This is different from ''Cybertron'' which includes (added) dialogue throughout.
*As Megatron and Starscream face off, they perform a baffling action that has been briefly glimpsed in the past, but which will recur with increasing frequency from here on in: to represent characters summoning up their strength, in the ultimate example of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]], they suddenly start glowing without explanation, like we were watching ''Dragon Ball Z'' or something. Here and forevermore, ''Galaxy Force'' treats this as completely normal; ''Cybertron'' attempts to explain it by having an amazed Optimus note that they are surging with energon, which threatens to ignite. In this case, it almost makes sense-given Megatron's Unicron armor and Starscream's recent Primus-based power-up, it's practically a battle between the primordial Transformers all over again!
*Just before the Cybertron Defense Team arrive at Cybertron, ''Galaxy Force'' just has them bemoaning their situation. In ''Cybertron'', they are quipping about who has blasted the most asteroids.
{{--}}

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker, now Supreme Class like King Starscream!]]
*Thunderblast's voice is ''crazy'' over-amplified in this episode.
*When Scourge emerges from the volcano and says "What's this?" he is speaking with the deeper, growling voice of his dragon mode, when he's actually in [[robot mode]].
*Thundercracker is positively ''gargantuan'' when carrying the Decepticons on his back. That, or they're tiny.

===Continuity notes===
*Leobreaker asks Sideways whose side he's on today. This is clearly a jab at Sideways' usual tendency to play both sides against the middle, but may be a specific reference to [[Sand|the time he tricked the Autobots into a battle with Scourge]]. At the end of that skirmish, Leobreaker tried to interrogate Sideways, only for the latter to escape.

===Transformers references===
*Starscream's [[Transformer clothing|crown]] is, of course, identical to the one briefly worn by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the original cartoon's Starscream]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This Starscream manages to wear it for a lot longer!

===Real world references===

*Ransack cackles "two wheels are better than four!", a paraphrase of the common saying "two heads are better than one".
*Thunderblast says "You're pretty spry for an ''old'' guy." This is a reference to the saying, "Pretty fly for a white guy".

===Trivia===
*They manage to avoid saying "Cyber Key Power" for the majority of the episode. Thank PRIMIUS!
*Starscream debuts a new Cyber Key gimmick born from the power of the Omega Lock to replace the blade Leobreaker tore off: a giant gun very reminiscent of his Null Laser Cannon power from ''Armada'', apparently fusing his handheld blaster to his arm. His permanent boost in size, combined with the change of weaponry and crown, makes him toy-accurate with his Supreme-class figure.
*Combined, the number of stereotypical sexist remarks made against Thunderblast, in both this and the previous episode, is remarkable. They are ''very'' noticeable, with her opponents calling her things like "baby", "dollface", and "girly", and Wing Saber outright asking her why she isn't shopping at a mall. She takes it in stride and easily holds her own as the tough [[Female Transformer|fembot]] she is, but still, it would have been nice to see her retort by asking the "males" why they aren't drinking beer and barbecuing!

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Starscream (episode)

2019-07-06T13:25:32Z

PZAD457: /* Synopsis */

{{disambig3|Starscream}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=29
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=30
|title="Starscream"
|japanese=野望の王邪心全開
|romaji=Yabō no Ō Jashin Zenkai
|translation=The King of Treachery—Evil Completely Unleashed
|image=Cyb_ep29_super_screamer.jpg
|caption= Starscream's coronation: no longer bad comedy.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Naotaka Hayashi]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[March 25]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The reign of Starscream has begun!'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep29 dogfight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

While the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s at the [[Autobot]] base help the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] navigate the treacherous temporal warps created by the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] as they travel along the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the battle between the Autobots and [[Decepticon]]s is still raging on [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s island base in the South Pacific. As [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and newcomer Autobot [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] continue to dogfight, [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] try to help their respective comrades, and wind up battling each other; [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] engage in a little sea-to-air warfare, both turning their missiles on [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] when he gets in their way; and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] corner [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], only for the diminutive Decepticon to leap out of the way at the last second, causing them to collide. Feeling very pleased with himself, Ransack happens upon [[Lugnutz]], who has decided to take a break from the battle, dubbing it "too heavy". Ransack takes a leaf out of his book and sits down next to him.

Inside the island's volcano, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] continue their descent, with [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] close behind. [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] attempts to trigger another of his traps, firing blasts of electricity at the approaching Autobots, but Vector Prime is ready for him this time, and uses a [[dimension gate]] to redirect the current, striking Scourge with it instead. The group reaches the bottom of the caldera where Sideways is waiting for them, and a battle quickly breaks out, but the Autobots are unable to score a hit on Sideways thanks to his frantic warping around. To overcome this, Vector Prime surreptitiously plants [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] on Sideways's back, and tracks his signal, allowing him to predict where Sideways will next appear. Optimus and Leobreaker fuse into Savage Claw Mode and strike Sideways down as soon as he rematerializes, at which point Scourge savagely enters the fray! He challenges Optimus Prime, but proves no match for the power of the Savage Claw.

[[File:C29 synchro-control.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Insert ''Code Lyoko'' reference here.]]

Simultaneously, the Cybertron Defense Team's journey gets doubly perilous as they hit a particularly rough stretch of space bridge, and come under bombardment from asteroids. With the enhanced firepower of their new modes, the team can easily blow the space-rocks to dust, but [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] gets a nasty surprise when one destroyed asteroid spews out a glob of goo that splatters over his windscreen and blinds him. To navigate the bridge safely, Hot Shot gives manual control of his systems over to Coby, who controls him remotely from [[Earth]] using a [[synchro-control]]. With [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] keeping the asteroids clear, Coby steers Hot Shot safely until the goo clears up and the Autobot can resume control.

[[File:Cyb ep29 staredown.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Back on the island, Evac, Wing Saber and Crosswise continue to battle Megatron, while Landmine confronts Mudflap, trying to talk his old friend out of his current course of action. When Megatron tries to break off the fight and make it to the volcano, Mudflap disappoints Landmine by coming to the Decepticon leader's aid, knocking the pursuing Evac out of the sky.

Within the volcano, Sideways returns to the side of Starscream, who continues to absorb the power of [[Primus]]'s [[spark]] through the [[Omega Lock]], and warns him of Megatron's approach. Starscream is undeterred, and Sideways decides to cut his losses and escape, but just as he departs, the Omega Lock erupts with power. All the Transformers within the volcano are forced to quickly exit as the mountain begins to erupt... but no-one expects to see, rising out of the flame, lava and ash... a gargantuan Starscream, transformed into a skyscraper-sized giant by the power of Primus! From the flames, Starscream produces a huge crown, which he places upon his head, declaring that his reign as ruler of the universe has now begun. Megatron, however, is unimpressed, and the two stare each other down, surging with so much [[energon]] power that their battle threatens to tear the Earth in half. Realizing this, Scourge leads the Decepticons in an attack on Starscream that proves ineffectual, convincing Megatron that he must take matters into his own hands. The land-based Autobots all join forces to stop Megatron from advancing, while the flying Autobots push Starscream back, in an effort to keep the two Decepticons' terrifying energon auras from colliding.

[[File:Cyb ep29 giant punch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Now Prime's boned.]]

Watching everything from the Autobot base, the kids suddenly realize that Vector Prime is nowhere to be seen, having warped inside the volcano to recover the Omega Lock. They contact the elderly Autobot and discover that he has been pinned by falling rubble, unable to warp his way out, and so they communicate with the other Autobots to get someone to rescue him. Wing Saber steps up to the task and frees Vector Prime, but no sooner has Vector Prime stood upright than the pair come under attack by Thunderblast. Wing Saber's [[Cyber Key]] power is enough to do away with the flighty female, and the two Autobots escape the volcano with the Omega Lock in hand.

Back with the Cybertron Defense Team, the situation is getting worse as the space bridge deteriorates around them. Just then, finally, Cybertron itself comes into view... but the team are horrified to see the planet is infested by metal-eating [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]! The Autobot trio bounds into action, opening fire on the huge swarm of insectoid Transformers, but the odds are several million to three, and not looking good! The kids let Optimus Prime know of the Cybertron Defense Team's plight, but even as the Autobot leader hears the news, Starscream's massive fist comes soaring through the air, and smashes him into the ground...!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (4)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (5)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (6)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (7)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (8)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (9)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (10)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (14)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (18)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Vector Prime]] (22)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (25)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (26)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (29)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (30)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (12)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (16)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (17)
*[[Lugnutz]] (20)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (23)
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (27)
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (28)

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (1)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (2)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (3)

|c4=
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (24)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]
}}

==Quotes==

"Which side are you on ''today'', Sideways?"
:—'''Leobreaker'''

"Hahahaha...." 
"What are you laughing at?!" 
"I'm laughing at a coward, a gutless wonder, a wimp—who I trained to be a warrior. But you could never cut it, Starscream. No matter how big you become, you're still the same pathetic wannabe! Oh yes...you're the king alright. The king of fools!" 
"Ever notice how much noise an insect makes, buzzing and clacking, until you crush it underfoot? That's what you are Megatron—a bug with a big mouth!" 
"We'll see—when I knock that crown off your head!"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Starscream''' upon Starscream's "coronation".

"A girl has to choose the right accessories...like this rocket launcher that doubles as an ''even bigger'' rocket launcher! Don't you just love it?"
:—'''Thunderblast''' detects the logical fallacy of her toy's gimmick and rolls with it.

"Hey... You're pretty spry for an old guy." 
"I might say the same for you!" 
"Okay... THAT'S IT! YOU GUYS ARE TOAST!" 
"HEY! I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING!" 
:—'''Vector Prime''' deflecting shots from '''Thunderblast''' with his sharp sword and equally sharp wit. And '''Wing Saber''' has to pay for it

"You know, I think we should get points for blasting these things." 
"If we're keeping track, ''I'' have the high score."
:—'''Hot Shot''' and '''Scattorshot''' play Asteroids

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*In ''Galaxy Force'', the journey to Cybertron is a treacherous one because the planet is inside the black hole. ''Cybertron'' changed this plot point at the very beginning of the series, establishing that the black hole is merely ''near'' Cybertron, so this episode inserts mention of temporal warps and such surrounding the planet as an explanation for why the journey is so dangerous.
*Just before Starscream emerges from the volcano, ''Galaxy Force'' has Wing Saber react with shock to the sight of Optimus Prime merged with Leobreaker, and then express an interest in the idea of a combination when Evac explains the story behind it. ''Cybertron'' changes this to Wing Saber and Evac deciding to get down to ground-level and back Optimus up, removing the reference for a very pertinent reason that will become apparent in the next episode: namely, in ''Cybertron'', Wing Saber and Optimus have already combined (sort of) in the past.
[[File:Cyb ep29 magic glowy auras.jpg|thumb|Their power levels are over 9000!]]
*When Jolt starts freaking out after Starscream emerges, in ''Galaxy Force'', he's distressed by Starscream's power, while in ''Cybertron'', he fears for their ability to get the Omega Lock back from him and Cybertron's fate if they don't.
*During their battles, there is a great deal of chauvinistic banter between the female Decepticon Thunderblast and her male Autobot opponents in ''Cybertron'' that is blissfully absent in ''Galaxy Force''.
**In fact, as is fairly typical, nearly all the action sequences of the fight scenes in ''Galaxy Force'' are completely devoid of dialogue, with any taunts or commentary saved for moments ''between'' actual bouts. This is different from ''Cybertron'' which includes (added) dialogue throughout.
*As Megatron and Starscream face off, they perform a baffling action that has been briefly glimpsed in the past, but which will recur with increasing frequency from here on in: to represent characters summoning up their strength, in the ultimate example of [[Burning justice|Burning Justice]], they suddenly start glowing without explanation, like we were watching ''Dragon Ball Z'' or something. Here and forevermore, ''Galaxy Force'' treats this as completely normal; ''Cybertron'' attempts to explain it by having an amazed Optimus note that they are surging with energon, which threatens to ignite. In this case, it almost makes sense-given Megatron's Unicron armor and Starscream's recent Primus-based power-up, it's practically a battle between the primordial Transformers all over again!
*Just before the Cybertron Defense Team arrive at Cybertron, ''Galaxy Force'' just has them bemoaning their situation. In ''Cybertron'', they are quipping about who has blasted the most asteroids.
{{--}}

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
[[File:Cyb ep29 scale nightmare.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker, now Supreme Class like King Starscream!]]
*Thunderblast's voice is ''crazy'' over-amplified in this episode.
*When Scourge emerges from the volcano and says "What's this?" he is speaking with the deeper, growling voice of his dragon mode, when he's actually in [[robot mode]].
*Thundercracker is positively ''gargantuan'' when carrying the Decepticons on his back. That, or they're tiny.

===Continuity notes===
*Leobreaker asks Sideways whose side he's on today. This is clearly a jab at Sideways' usual tendency to play both sides against the middle, but may be a specific reference to [[Sand|the time he tricked the Autobots into a battle with Scourge]]. At the end of that skirmish, Leobreaker tried to interrogate Sideways, only for the latter to escape.

===Transformers references===
*Starscream's [[Transformer clothing|crown]] is, of course, identical to the one briefly worn by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|the original cartoon's Starscream]] in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. This Starscream manages to wear it for a lot longer!

===Real world references===

*Ransack cackles "two wheels are better than four!", a paraphrase of the common saying "two heads are better than one".
*Thunderblast says "You're pretty spry for an ''old'' guy." This is a reference to the saying, "Pretty fly for a white guy".

===Trivia===
*They manage to avoid saying "Cyber Key Power" for the majority of the episode. Thank PRIMIUS!
*Starscream debuts a new Cyber Key gimmick born from the power of the Omega Lock to replace the blade Leobreaker tore off: a giant gun very reminiscent of his Null Laser Cannon power from ''Armada'', apparently fusing his handheld blaster to his arm. His permanent boost in size, combined with the change of weaponry and crown, makes him toy-accurate with his Supreme-class figure.
*Combined, the number of stereotypical sexist remarks made against Thunderblast, in both this and the previous episode, is remarkable. They are ''very'' noticeable, with her opponents calling her things like "baby", "dollface", and "girly", and Wing Saber outright asking her why she isn't shopping at a mall. She takes it in stride and easily holds her own as the tough [[Female Transformer|fembot]] she is, but still, it would have been nice to see her retort by asking the "males" why they aren't drinking beer and barbecuing!

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Cybertron (episode)

2019-07-06T13:24:40Z

PZAD457: /* Synopsis */

{{disambig3|Cybertron}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=31
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=32
|title="Cybertron"
|japanese=超絶変形! 開放される力
|romaji=Chōzetsu Henkei! Kaihō sareru Chikara
|translation=Transcendental Transformation! The Released Power
|image=Cyb ep31 cybertron breakup.jpg
|caption=Gaze upon the glory of naturally-occurring interaction of gears, levers, and pulleys!
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Manabu Ishikawa]]
|director=[[Atsuhi Nigorikawa]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[August 13]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[April 8]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''In pitched final battle on Cybertron, Megatron apparently meets his end...but has the Autobots' mission been worth it, or have they only hastened their own destruction?'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep31 complete and utter effing nonsense.jpg|left|thumb|220px|[[Burning Justice]], now with energy ropes!]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] leads the [[Autobot]]s across the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], hot on the heels of the advance team he has sent ahead with the [[Omega Lock]], consisting of [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]. Unfortunately, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s are also in pursuit, and they have the lead on Optimus's team, soon catching up to the Autobot trio when the latter hit a badly warped section of space which the space bridge cannot cross. Sheltering from the Decepticons' weaponsfire behind a chunk of debris, Leobreaker, Evac and Override find themselves filled with the power of the Omega Lock and surrounded by glowing red auras that enable them to levitate over the broken section and continue their journey, towing the Lock behind on ropes of energy. Override is incredulous at this moment of sheer unbelievability, but that doesn't stop Megatron and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] from following their lead, summoning up the full extent of their own power and following the Autobots across the void. Even [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] is able to make the trip; [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], on the other hand, is not so lucky and gets tossed off into space by the dimensional warp. [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] decide not to risk their own necks following, and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], disgusted with the Decepticons' lack of comradeship, decides to take the space bridge back to [[Earth]].

[[File:Cyb ep31 fire space battle.jpg|thumb|220px|Megatron dies. 
[[Darkness (episode)|Seemingly.]]]]

On Cybertron itself, the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] are updated on the situation by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], who are monitoring everything from Earth. The Defense Team continue to fight off the hordes of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] swarming over the planet, and after they clear out the closest cluster of the creatures, Override, Evac and Leobreaker come crashing down out of the sky. They have not made the journey unscathed, and to make matters worse, Megatron's team appears seconds later. Megatron is undamaged by the experience, and he is about to take out all six of the Autobots in front of him when, at last, Optimus Prime's forces arrive. Prime and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] combine into Sonic Wing Mode and engage Megatron in battle, but during the fight, Megatron craftily downs Leobreaker and steals back the Omega Lock. The Decepticons immediately flee through a [[dimension gate]], but Optimus Prime refuses to let Megatron get away and leaps through the gate after him!

[[File:Cyb ep31 megs death.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Insert Pink Floyd concert reference here.]]

Prime and Megatron battle within the fire dimension, and while Prime takes the upper hand, Megatron's [[Armor of Unicron]] continues to regenerate him, and he refuses to give up. When the pair's [[Cyber Key]] powers collide and cause a massive explosion, the fire dimension is torn open, and Optimus escapes back to Cybertron with the Omega Lock. Before the Decepticons can follow, Optimus instructs [[Vector Prime]] to create another warp gate across the one he has just emerged through, which causes the dimension to start collapsing in on top of itself. Megatron uses the full power of the Armor of Unicron to rip open the substance of space physically, allowing Scourge and Thunderblast to escape, but before he can cross through himself, Optimus Prime and Vector Prime combine the Omega Lock with Vector Prime's sword and fire a beam of Cyber Key power straight at him. The beam spears Megatron and overcomes his drained armor, and the fire dimension collapses on the Decepticon leader's body, which explodes in a haze of light, and he finally meets his end.

[[File:Cyb ep31 primus revealed.jpg|thumb|220px|....and welcoming back [[Tesshō Genda|the man behind ''Super Link'' Primus!]]]]

With the destruction of Megatron, the Autobots are in a celebratory mood, and the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s are brought to Cybertron to join in. With everyone gathered together, the Autobots head beneath the planet's surface, following the directions [[Primus]] had previously given them to a dome-shaped room containing an altar on which the Omega Lock is to be placed. At Vector Prime's urging, Optimus Prime places the lock upon the altar and transmits energy from the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] into it, causing it to pulse with a light that slowly spreads through the room...and across the planet! As the Autobots watch, horror slowly creeps through them as the planet begins to split and break apart! Thinking that their mission has resulted in the destruction of their homeworld, Leobreaker and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] both begin to break down in hysteria, while Override and Evac are caught up trying to get the kids to safety. Wing Saber snaps Optimus out of his daze, and the Autobot leader gets his arguing, panicking troops in order, instructing them to withdraw to Cybertron's moon. From the planet's satellite, the Autobots look down on their still-fracturing home, and Vector Prime realizes that what they are witnessing is too regular for a planetary break-up. As the group watches, the planet shifts...moves...and ''transforms''...into the body of Primus himself!
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (1)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (2)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (4)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (5)
*[[Vector Prime]] (6)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (7)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (8)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (10)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (13)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (14)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (15)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (23)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (24)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (25)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (26)

|c2=
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (16)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (17)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (18)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (19)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (20)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (21)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (22)

|c3=
*[[Coby Hansen]] (8)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (10)
*[[Bud Hansen]] (11)

|c4=
*[[Primus]] (27)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]

}}

==Quotes==

'''Override:''' This is ''incredible''! 
'''Leobreaker:''' Nah, [[Detour (episode)|stuff]] like [[Savage|this]] happens to me all the time. Just go with it. 
'''Crumplezone:''' Uhhh... Ransack? 
'''Ransack:''' Yeah, Crumplezone? 
'''Crumplezone:''' Did something weird just happen or is it just me? 
'''Ransack:''' No, I think that was pretty weird.
:—Transformers on [[burning justice]]

'''Mudflap:''' What about Megatron? 
'''Ransack:''' Oh no, don't pin that on us! Me and the C-Man got our own credo! 
'''Crumplezone & Ransack:''' Sworn to fun and loyal to none! Hahahahahaha! 
'''Mudflap:''' You guys are loopy-tunes. I'm going back to Earth!
:—Mudflap realizes that maybe being a Decepticon ain't all it's cracked up to be.

"You'll never be rid of me, Optimus Prime! Do you hear me?! NEVER!"
:—'''Megatron''', uttering his (seemingly) final words

"Such villainous nonsense."
:—'''Scourge''', twisting an [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|old line]].

"How can this be happening, Optimus?! ''How can this be happening?! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO '''SAVE''' THE PLANET!!''"
:—As Cybertron seemingly falls apart, '''Jetfire''' has a breakdown of his own.

"He who charted the universe when it was new! He who battled Unicron at the dawn of time! He whose spark formed the basis of all life on Cybertron, and Velocitron, and all the other Transformer colonized homeworlds! It can be no other! This... is... Primus!"
:—'''Vector Prime''' gives God a suitably dramatic introduction.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===

[[File:Cyb ep31 yet more nonsense.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Yeah, that's pretty weird too." "I'm ''scared'', Ransack."]]
*Leobreaker, Override and Evac's crossing the broken space bridge is only a little different between the two versions of the show, but once again a great indicator of the different mentalities between the two shows. In ''Galaxy Force'', they actively summon up the [[Burning justice|magic glowing auras]] that surround them by clenching and grunting, and carry the Omega Lock away on streams of energy as if this ''utter nonsense'' was the most normal thing ever. In ''Cybertron'', Override has no idea what is happening, and is amazed as the events play out, indicating that they are the ''Omega Lock''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s doing. Leobreaker laughs it off, claiming this kind of crazy stuff happens to him all the time, and even Crumplezone and Ransack then talk about how weird it was. A rather sharp elbow into ''Galaxy Force''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s side, there, but alas, the show fails to work in any explanation for how Megatron, Scourge and Thunderblast do it (save for Megatron's commenting that it is "a matter of power"), although we can presumably take it that they're channeling [[energon]], which was ''Cybertron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s explanation for Megatron and Starscream's magic glowing in "[[Starscream (episode)|Starscream]]".
*In another moment of [[Burning Justice]], when Optimus has Megatron battered and on the ropes, the Decepticon leader roars, glows, and is suddenly fine. In ''Galaxy Force'', this is totally unexplained. In ''Cybertron'', it is attributed to the Armor of Unicron regenerating his wounds.
*When Megatron tries to reopen the gate, ''Galaxy Force'' sets the stakes such that it would swallow all of planet Cybertron. In ''Cybertron'' this is changed to Megatron either being stuck there or dying.
*As the kids arrive on Cybertron and look around, ''Galaxy Force'' sees Bud wonder if the planet transforms too. That's really a little bit too on the nose, so ''Cybertron'' has him make a crack about the kids being the aliens now.
*As Optimus orders retreat, ''Galaxy Force'' has Leobreaker ask him if what they have done was wrong. ''Cybertron'' instead has Leobreaker apologize to Optimus for losing faith in him.
*As the Autobots prepare to abandon their rapidly-shifting planet, ''Cybertron'' has Optimus order everyone to regroup on Cybertron's metal moon (Cybetron has two moons, actually, both of which can be seen in the animation), while '' Galaxy Force'' has him direct everyone to the space bridge, which merely gets them ''off the planet''. The animation suggests that ''Galaxy Force'''s directive is more screen-accurate.

===Animation or technical glitches===
*Thunderblast's voice is once again ''very'' heavily amplified in this episode, to the point where she barely sounds like herself.
*The Omega Lock is consistently shown with all three of the found-so-far Cyber Planet Keys installed until the conclusion of Primus' transformation scene at the end, at which point all three the Keys have mysteriously vanished.

===Continuity and plotting errors===
*Soooo, how did Optimus's team get through the warped section of the space bridge? More magic grunting?

===Transformers references===
*We get another "By the Allspark!". Shortly afterwards, Optimus gives the similar exclamation "By Primus!".
*Scourge's line, quoted above, is of course a reference to the [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|original Megatron]]'s famous line from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Such heroic nonsense."
*In Vector Prime's introductory speech for Primus, also quoted above, he drops several references to aspects of Primus's history established in other media such as the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comics]], the [[Fleer]] ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' trading cards, and ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'', but not otherwise mentioned in the ''Cybertron'' cartoon.

===Trivia===
*Hot Shot calls the Scrapmetals "little buggers!". This is a ''very rude word'' in the [[United Kingdom]].
*This episode contains the first display of self-awareness by Hot Shot that his new Defense Team alt mode (a heavily armored and artilleried truck) is not nearly as fast as his previous one (a sleek sports car). For a 'bot crazy for speed, this sure took a long time for him to realize. Of course, they have been battling pretty much nonstop since his reconstruction. This introspective observation, incidentally, is absent in ''Galaxy Force.''
*Optimus' battle with Megatron in the Fire Dimension invokes the image of a hero fighting a demon in the depths of Hell. Very cool.
*This episode would later be combined with "[[United]]", "[[Balance]]" and "[[Darkness (episode)|Darkness]]" to create the TV "movie" special, "[[Primus Unleashed (TV special)|Primus Unleashed]]".
*Megatron dies in this episode, seemingly for good, only to come back a few episodes later. Things have gone full circle since ''Armada'', with Optimus Prime being the one to apparently die permanently, then be resurrected in the span of fewer than five episodes. Consider this Prime's payback.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Cybertron (episode)

2019-07-06T13:22:49Z

PZAD457: /* Synopsis */

{{disambig3|Cybertron}}

{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=31
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=32
|title="Cybertron"
|japanese=超絶変形! 開放される力
|romaji=Chōzetsu Henkei! Kaihō sareru Chikara
|translation=Transcendental Transformation! The Released Power
|image=Cyb ep31 cybertron breakup.jpg
|caption=Gaze upon the glory of naturally-occurring interaction of gears, levers, and pulleys!
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Manabu Ishikawa]]
|director=[[Atsuhi Nigorikawa]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[August 13]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[April 8]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''In pitched final battle on Cybertron, Megatron apparently meets his end...but has the Autobots' mission been worth it, or have they only hastened their own destruction?'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:Cyb ep31 complete and utter effing nonsense.jpg|left|thumb|220px|[[Burning Justice]], now with energy ropes!]]

[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] leads the [[Autobot]]s across the [[space bridge]] to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], hot on the heels of the advance team he has sent ahead with the [[Omega Lock]], consisting of [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]], [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]]. Unfortunately, [[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and the [[Decepticon]]s are also in pursuit, and they have the lead on Optimus's team, soon catching up to the Autobot trio when the latter hit a badly warped section of space which the space bridge cannot cross. Sheltering from the Decepticons' weaponsfire behind a chunk of debris, Leobreaker, Evac and Override find themselves filled with the power of the Omega Lock and surrounded by glowing red auras that enable them to levitate over the broken section and continue their journey, towing the Lock behind on ropes of energy. Override is incredulous at this moment of sheer unbelievability, but that doesn't stop Megatron and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] from following their lead, summoning up the full extent of their own power and following the Autobots across the void. Even [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] is able to make the trip; [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], on the other hand, is not so lucky and gets tossed off into space by the dimensional warp. [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] decide not to risk their own necks following, and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]], disgusted with the Decepticons' lack of comradeship, decides to take the space bridge back to [[Earth]].

[[File:Cyb ep31 fire space battle.jpg|thumb|220px|Megatron dies. 
[[Darkness (episode)|Seemingly.]]]]

On Cybertron itself, the [[Cybertron Defense Team]] are updated on the situation by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] and [[Lori Jiménez|Lori]], who are monitoring everything from Earth. The Defense Team continue to fight off the hordes of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] swarming over the planet, and after they clear out the closest cluster of the creatures, Override, Evac and Leobreaker come crashing down out of the sky. They have not made the journey unscathed, and to make matters worse, Megatron's team appears seconds later. Megatron is undamaged by the experience, and he is about to take out all six of the Autobots in front of him when, at last, Optimus Prime's forces arrive. Prime and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] combine into Sonic Wing Mode and engage Megatron in battle, but during the fight, Megatron craftily downs Leobreaker and steals back the Omega Lock. The Decepticons immediately flee through a [[dimension gate]], but Optimus Prime refuses to let Megatron get away and leaps through the gate after him!

[[File:Cyb ep31 megs death.jpg|left|thumb|220px|Insert Pink Floyd concert reference here.]]

Prime and Megatron battle within the fire dimension, and while Prime takes the upper hand, Megatron's [[Armor of Unicron]] continues to regenerate him, and he refuses to give up. When the pair's [[Cyber Key]] powers collide and cause a massive explosion, the fire dimension is torn open, and Optimus escapes back to Cybertron with the Omega Lock. Before the Decepticons can follow, Optimus instructs [[Vector Prime]] to create another warp gate across the one he has just emerged through, which causes the dimension to start collapsing in on top of itself. Megatron uses the full power of the Armor of Unicron to rip open the substance of space physically, allowing Scourge and Thunderblast to escape, but before he can cross through himself, Optimus Prime and Vector Prime combine the Omega Lock with Vector Prime's sword and fire a beam of Cyber Key power straight at him. The beam spears Megatron and overcomes his drained armor, and the fire dimension collapses on the Decepticon leader's body, which explodes in a haze of light, and he finally meets his end.

[[File:Cyb ep31 primus revealed.jpg|thumb|220px]]

With the destruction of Megatron, the Autobots are in a celebratory mood, and the kids and [[Mini-Con]]s are brought to Cybertron to join in. With everyone gathered together, the Autobots head beneath the planet's surface, following the directions [[Primus]] had previously given them to a dome-shaped room containing an altar on which the Omega Lock is to be placed. At Vector Prime's urging, Optimus Prime places the lock upon the altar and transmits energy from the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] into it, causing it to pulse with a light that slowly spreads through the room...and across the planet! As the Autobots watch, horror slowly creeps through them as the planet begins to split and break apart! Thinking that their mission has resulted in the destruction of their homeworld, Leobreaker and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] both begin to break down in hysteria, while Override and Evac are caught up trying to get the kids to safety. Wing Saber snaps Optimus out of his daze, and the Autobot leader gets his arguing, panicking troops in order, instructing them to withdraw to Cybertron's moon. From the planet's satellite, the Autobots look down on their still-fracturing home, and Vector Prime realizes that what they are witnessing is too regular for a planetary break-up. As the group watches, the planet shifts...moves...and ''transforms''...into the body of Primus himself!
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (1)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (2)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (4)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (5)
*[[Vector Prime]] (6)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (7)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (8)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (10)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (13)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (14)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (15)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (23)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (24)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (25)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (26)

|c2=
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (16)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (17)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (18)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (19)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (20)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (21)
*[[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (22)

|c3=
*[[Coby Hansen]] (8)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (10)
*[[Bud Hansen]] (11)

|c4=
*[[Primus]] (27)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]

}}

==Quotes==

'''Override:''' This is ''incredible''! 
'''Leobreaker:''' Nah, [[Detour (episode)|stuff]] like [[Savage|this]] happens to me all the time. Just go with it. 
'''Crumplezone:''' Uhhh... Ransack? 
'''Ransack:''' Yeah, Crumplezone? 
'''Crumplezone:''' Did something weird just happen or is it just me? 
'''Ransack:''' No, I think that was pretty weird.
:—Transformers on [[burning justice]]

'''Mudflap:''' What about Megatron? 
'''Ransack:''' Oh no, don't pin that on us! Me and the C-Man got our own credo! 
'''Crumplezone & Ransack:''' Sworn to fun and loyal to none! Hahahahahaha! 
'''Mudflap:''' You guys are loopy-tunes. I'm going back to Earth!
:—Mudflap realizes that maybe being a Decepticon ain't all it's cracked up to be.

"You'll never be rid of me, Optimus Prime! Do you hear me?! NEVER!"
:—'''Megatron''', uttering his (seemingly) final words

"Such villainous nonsense."
:—'''Scourge''', twisting an [[The Transformers: The Movie#Quotes|old line]].

"How can this be happening, Optimus?! ''How can this be happening?! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO '''SAVE''' THE PLANET!!''"
:—As Cybertron seemingly falls apart, '''Jetfire''' has a breakdown of his own.

"He who charted the universe when it was new! He who battled Unicron at the dawn of time! He whose spark formed the basis of all life on Cybertron, and Velocitron, and all the other Transformer colonized homeworlds! It can be no other! This... is... Primus!"
:—'''Vector Prime''' gives God a suitably dramatic introduction.

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===

[[File:Cyb ep31 yet more nonsense.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"Yeah, that's pretty weird too." "I'm ''scared'', Ransack."]]
*Leobreaker, Override and Evac's crossing the broken space bridge is only a little different between the two versions of the show, but once again a great indicator of the different mentalities between the two shows. In ''Galaxy Force'', they actively summon up the [[Burning justice|magic glowing auras]] that surround them by clenching and grunting, and carry the Omega Lock away on streams of energy as if this ''utter nonsense'' was the most normal thing ever. In ''Cybertron'', Override has no idea what is happening, and is amazed as the events play out, indicating that they are the ''Omega Lock''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s doing. Leobreaker laughs it off, claiming this kind of crazy stuff happens to him all the time, and even Crumplezone and Ransack then talk about how weird it was. A rather sharp elbow into ''Galaxy Force''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s side, there, but alas, the show fails to work in any explanation for how Megatron, Scourge and Thunderblast do it (save for Megatron's commenting that it is "a matter of power"), although we can presumably take it that they're channeling [[energon]], which was ''Cybertron''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s explanation for Megatron and Starscream's magic glowing in "[[Starscream (episode)|Starscream]]".
*In another moment of [[Burning Justice]], when Optimus has Megatron battered and on the ropes, the Decepticon leader roars, glows, and is suddenly fine. In ''Galaxy Force'', this is totally unexplained. In ''Cybertron'', it is attributed to the Armor of Unicron regenerating his wounds.
*When Megatron tries to reopen the gate, ''Galaxy Force'' sets the stakes such that it would swallow all of planet Cybertron. In ''Cybertron'' this is changed to Megatron either being stuck there or dying.
*As the kids arrive on Cybertron and look around, ''Galaxy Force'' sees Bud wonder if the planet transforms too. That's really a little bit too on the nose, so ''Cybertron'' has him make a crack about the kids being the aliens now.
*As Optimus orders retreat, ''Galaxy Force'' has Leobreaker ask him if what they have done was wrong. ''Cybertron'' instead has Leobreaker apologize to Optimus for losing faith in him.
*As the Autobots prepare to abandon their rapidly-shifting planet, ''Cybertron'' has Optimus order everyone to regroup on Cybertron's metal moon (Cybetron has two moons, actually, both of which can be seen in the animation), while '' Galaxy Force'' has him direct everyone to the space bridge, which merely gets them ''off the planet''. The animation suggests that ''Galaxy Force'''s directive is more screen-accurate.

===Animation or technical glitches===
*Thunderblast's voice is once again ''very'' heavily amplified in this episode, to the point where she barely sounds like herself.
*The Omega Lock is consistently shown with all three of the found-so-far Cyber Planet Keys installed until the conclusion of Primus' transformation scene at the end, at which point all three the Keys have mysteriously vanished.

===Continuity and plotting errors===
*Soooo, how did Optimus's team get through the warped section of the space bridge? More magic grunting?

===Transformers references===
*We get another "By the Allspark!". Shortly afterwards, Optimus gives the similar exclamation "By Primus!".
*Scourge's line, quoted above, is of course a reference to the [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|original Megatron]]'s famous line from ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', "Such heroic nonsense."
*In Vector Prime's introductory speech for Primus, also quoted above, he drops several references to aspects of Primus's history established in other media such as the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Generation 1 Marvel comics]], the [[Fleer]] ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' trading cards, and ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'', but not otherwise mentioned in the ''Cybertron'' cartoon.

===Trivia===
*Hot Shot calls the Scrapmetals "little buggers!". This is a ''very rude word'' in the [[United Kingdom]].
*This episode contains the first display of self-awareness by Hot Shot that his new Defense Team alt mode (a heavily armored and artilleried truck) is not nearly as fast as his previous one (a sleek sports car). For a 'bot crazy for speed, this sure took a long time for him to realize. Of course, they have been battling pretty much nonstop since his reconstruction. This introspective observation, incidentally, is absent in ''Galaxy Force.''
*Optimus' battle with Megatron in the Fire Dimension invokes the image of a hero fighting a demon in the depths of Hell. Very cool.
*This episode would later be combined with "[[United]]", "[[Balance]]" and "[[Darkness (episode)|Darkness]]" to create the TV "movie" special, "[[Primus Unleashed (TV special)|Primus Unleashed]]".
*Megatron dies in this episode, seemingly for good, only to come back a few episodes later. Things have gone full circle since ''Armada'', with Optimus Prime being the one to apparently die permanently, then be resurrected in the span of fewer than five episodes. Consider this Prime's payback.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 08 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Balance

2019-07-06T13:21:35Z

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{{episode
|series=Cybertron
|ep=32
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=33
|title="Balance"
|japanese=よみがえった巨大神
|romaji=Yomigaetta Kyodaishin
|translation=The Revived Giant God
|image=Cyb_ep32_balance.jpg
|caption=You must watch Book 4 of ''The Legend of Korra''.
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Mitsuru Kawasaki]], [[Kenji Setō]] (asst. dir.)
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[August 20]], [[2005]] (Japanese) [[April 15]], [[2006]] (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}
'''Primus speaks, and ancient history is revealed, as is the location of the fourth and final Cyber Planet Key.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Jolt-avatar.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Surprisingly enough, there was never a Takara-made Lucky Draw toy of this.]]

[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] has transformed into the body of [[Primus]], the [[Autobot]]s have returned to its (his?) surface to try and communicate with their creator directly. While [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], [[Coby Hansen|Coby]], [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] survey from above, the other Autobots set up the necessary machinery, hooking up [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] to the system on the basis that he was the one who channelled Primus in the past. The equipment is turned on, and as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus]] invokes Primus, Jolt glows golden and begins to float, and Primus begins to speak through him. Primus explains the history of the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] to his children, detailing how good and evil must always be in balance. The destruction of the ultimate evil, [[Unicron]], has disrupted that balance, distorting space and time and creating the black hole. [[Bud Hansen|Bud]] has trouble grasping the concept of balancing forces, so [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] illustrates it to him with a coin.

[[File:Cyb ep32 sideways n screamer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|STARSCREAM ARISES FROM HIS COFFIN!!]]

Primus goes on to explain that only he can close the black hole, but that his [[spark]] must be fully restored first by placing all four [[Cyber Planet Key]]s and putting them in the Omega Lock. Alas, the Autobots only have three Keys so far, and as [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] points out, even the Decepticons have not been able to locate the fourth, and ''they'' have the [[Planet Map]]. Primus answers their request for information indirectly, by first telling them of the [[space bridge]] project carried out by the [[ancient]]s. [[Ogygia (Cybertron)|Four]] [[Hyperborea (Cybertron)|great]] [[Lemuria (Cybertron)|starships]], including the ''[[Atlantis]]'', were sent out in to the universe, each carrying a Cyber Planet Key, but the entire planetary system that the fourth colony ship departed for was caught in a wormhole and transported to another universe, which is why no-one has yet been able to locate the fourth Key. Primus's energy levels begin dropping (a consequence of Starscream's earlier absorption of much of his power), and before the god drifts back into slumber, he names the fourth planet: [[Gigantion]], home world of [[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] and the [[Recon Mini-Con Team]]!

Unbeknownst to any of the Autobots, this divine wisdom has all been eavesdropped on by [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]]. He warps away, departing Cybertron and rematerializing in a shadowy, unknown location, where lies the body of [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who Sideways spirited away after his defeat at the hands of Optimus Prime. Starscream awakens, and is greeted by Sideways, who assures him that things have just gotten very interesting indeed.

[[File:Decepticpile-Balance.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Thunderblast likes to watch.]]

Back on Cybertron, the Autobots ask Jolt for the location of Gigantion, but the Mini-Con is, alas, unable to answer their question. He and Vector Prime explain that the Mini-Cons were accidentally launched into space aboard a shuttle when they were playing hide-and-seek in it, and were found and saved by Vector Prime. Red Alert thinks he can dig data on Gigantion's location out of Jolt's memory banks, though Jolt is not thrilled about the prospect of having his brain looked into.

In the field of debris surrounding Cybertron, [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] looks at the transformed body of Primus, and offers up a brief eulogy for Megatron before turning to the other [[Decepticon]]s and announcing that he is their leader now. Naturally, everyone starts fighting over who should take leadership, save for [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]], who ducks behind an asteroid. As the one-sided battle rages, with Scourge thoroughly stomping the other Decepticons, Starscream and Sideways fly by overhead, and Thunderblast looks up at them, musing that maybe leaving Starscream was a mistake...

[[File:Primus-Starscream-GUNS.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|RAAAAAAIIIID?!]]

Back on Cybertron, Red Alert is scanning Jolt, and makes the surprising discovery that his brain is more like that of a [[human]] than a [[Transformer]] (that explains why Jolt and other Mini-Cons communicates with children that easily), which means it will take longer to analyze. The scan is halted by the sound of an alarm, alerting our heroes to the approach of Starscream and Sideways, who land on the planet with the intention of taking the Omega Lock. The Autobots mobilize quickly, and Optimus and Wing Saber combine into Sonic Wing Mode, and the other Decepticons soon arrive to join the fight. Using the Decepticons' arrival as a distraction, Starscream jets away with the deluded intention of finishing off Primus, and fires his cannons right at the deity's face. Much to the shock of the assembled combatants, Primus's hand moves, blocking the shots, then swatting Starscream away. Starscream keeps trying to attack Primus, causing everyone observing the fight to doubt his sanity, while Scourge avails of everyone's preoccupation to attack Optimus and begin another round of fighting. This is, again, short-lived, as everyone stops fighting to marvel as Primus unsheathes a pair of colossal cannons to knock Starscream well and truly out of the fight. Hit dead-on by the cannon blast, Starscream is hurled away, and drops the Planet Map straight into the hands of the waiting Vector Prime.

[[File:Cyb ep32 ghost of megs.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.2|Transformers are NOT ''Ghostbusters.'']]

Elsewhere on the surface, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] are sneaking around, trying to get a good position to shoot somebody in the back. Just then, a cluster of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] suddenly attack, and Crumplezone is swarmed by the insect-bots. Much to Ransack and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]'s horror, Crumplezone is buried beneath the Scrapmetal and destroyed when they cause his body to explode. The odds against them, the other Decepticons start beating a retreat, but are stopped cold when, floating in the sky above them, the ghostly shadow-image of the deceased Megatron appears!

And in the Autobot base, the kids react to Megatron's reappearance, with Coby responding very badly to Bud's suggestion that Megatron is a ghost. Then, they realize that the Mini-Cons are missing...because Sideways has warped into the building, and has nabbed them! The enigmatic 'bot warps away, but the kids leap into his warp-field before it dissipates, and reappear, floating in zero-gravity, in an unknown location...
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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (1)
*[[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] (3)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (4)
*[[Vector Prime]] (6)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (7)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (8)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (9)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (12)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (13)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (14)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (15)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] (16)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] (17)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] (18)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (19)
*[[Six-Speed (Cybertron)|Six-Speed]] (20)
*[[Safeguard (Cybertron)|Safeguard]] (21)

|c2=
*[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (23)
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (24)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (25)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] (26)
*[[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (27)
*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (28)
*[[Megatron (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (30)

|c3=
*[[Coby Hansen]] (2)
*[[Lori Jiménez|Lori]] (10)
*[[Bud Hansen]] (11)

|c4=
*[[Primus]] (5)
*[[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]] (22)
*[[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==
"He's the ''creator''! We're ''standing'' on him with our dirty feet!" 
"I sure hope we don't get smited for this!"
:—'''Leobreaker''' and '''Landmine'''

"Optimus Prime, you and the Autobots defeated the evil Unicron." 
"We kicked his planet-eatin' ''butt'' is what we did!"
:—'''Primus''' and '''Leobreaker'''

"Now hold steady. You may feel a ''slight'' sting but don't worry." 
"Gu-huh?" 
"I'm ''fairly'' certain I can put you back together again..." 
"GYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
:—'''Red Alert''' and '''Jolt'''

''[after being knocked away by Primus's hand]'' 
"That wasn't...so...bad...''*recovers and transforms*'' Ha! Very interesting. This might actually be half a challenge! And I HATE a challenge!"
:—'''Starscream''' is disturbingly confident in attacking ''the creator of Transformerkind''.

"Hey! Put the Mini-Cons down!" 
"Ooh, I'm so scared of you I think I'll run away! See ya!"
:—'''Coby''' fails to intimidate the Mini-Con-swiping '''Sideways'''

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*During Primus's explanation in ''Galaxy Force'', Unicron is not referred to by name, with only an "evil god" (邪神 ''jashin'') being spoken of instead. The defeat of this evil god is not detailed, save for a very vague summary of events that describes his being sealed away in an object "similar to" the Matrix.
*''Galaxy Force'' sees Sideways offer up a more thorough explanation for Megatron's demise in the previous episode. See, he was hit with a blast from the Cyber Planet Keys, which are designed to bring life to planets, which is to say, to create something from nothing, so, like, that means they can... also... make nothing... from... something... and... that's why Megatron's dead? Yeeeah, ''Cybertron'' sticks to its guns of him just being blown up because he got blasted.

===Animation or technical errors===
*At Autobase, Wing Saber asks the Mini-Cons about their being adrift in space with Evac's voice.
*As Scourge decides to "throw" the other Decepticons into action, he speaks in his [[robot mode]] voice, despite being in dragon mode.
*Conversely, when Thundercracker calls Scourge to tell him they should run away (having witnessed Crumplezone's death at the claws of a Scrapmetal swarm), Scourge replies using his deeper [[beast mode|dragon mode]] voice, even though he's in robot mode.
*When Thunderblast starts running, though Evac is in the scene, he seems to be talking with Wing Saber's voice, a reversal from before. Of course, we don't see his face, so maybe Wing Saber's off-camera.

===Continuity or plotting errors===
*Sideways has ''never'' left a visible residual warp field behind him when he has teleported before, only doing so now because the plot demands it.
*Primus references the Autobots' defeat of Unicron. "We kicked his evil butt is what we did!" says Leobreaker... despite not actually being there when it happened.
*How is Thundercracker able to rejoin the Decepticons, especially after what happened to him in the previous episode???

===Continuity notes===
*Jolt previously acted as a conduit for Primus in "[[Trap]]".
*Jolt casually mentioned that he and the Mini-Cons weren't originally from Cybertron in "[[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]]".
*As Starscream and Sideways approach Primus, the latter quips that someone seems to have stolen much of the god's spark already. Starscream himself is behind this, having absorbed a portion of Primus' power [[Revelation (episode)|during]] [[Critical|his]] [[Assault|time]] [[Starscream (episode)|on Earth]]. He'll steal even more in [[Titans|a later episode]].
*Megatron was destroyed in [[Cybertron (episode)|the previous episode]].
*Coby's fear of ghosts and other creepy things was established back in "[[Speed]]".
*The Autobots and kids retreat under a protective dome forcefield, first seen in the previous episode, probably to protect the kids from Cybertron's foreign atmosphere, although this hasn't been explicitly stated.
*As seen in the previous episode, the Omega Lock, now blown up to gargantuan proportions and apparently fused to Primus' back, is still missing the three Cyber Planet Keys that had previously been found and installed.

===Transformers references===
[[File:Cyb-WiseElders.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Splunge for me, sir!]]
*In glowing gold and floating as he acts as a conduit for Primus, Jolt recalls [[Xaaron|Emirate Xaaron]] doing the same thing from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|original Marvel Comics series]].
*So the red force represents good, and the purple force represents evil, hm? A nod to the colors of the Autobot and Decepticon faction sigils, perhaps? ''Naaaaaaaaaaaah'', coincidence, surely.
*The "wise elders" shown use the animation models of [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]'s [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (although Jazz would appear to have shoulder-doors, which he didn't in the original 'toon. His original toy, however, does have them).
*[[Starscream's Brigade|Starscream never knows when to quit]].
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===Trivia===
[[File:Gigantion-Ancient.jpg|thumb|"Normaltion" doesn't have that same "oomph".]]
*Gigantion, as it appears in this flashback, is ''way'' smaller than in later "present day" episodes. This would indicate (though it's never stated explicitly) that Gigantion's super-sizing occurred after it was pulled into the alternate universe.
*The "Mini-Con brains are more like humans" bit — intentionally or not — recalls the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' cartoon, where humans and Mini-Cons are linked together, which is elaborated on a bit more in the [[Linkage (comic)|"Linkage" mini-comics]]. In the ''Armada'' cartoon, Mini-Cons acquired souls and free wills thanks to an encounter with three time-displaced human children. The reason for the Mini-Con's human-like brains in ''Cybertron'' will be expanded on (very vaguely) in later episodes.
*This episode was the last to premiere on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Toonami]] block, and the last episode broadcast for several months. When the series returned after a five-month hiatus, it was relegated to the 6am slot on the channel, where it would premiere new episodes daily until the series ended.
*This episode would later be combined with "[[United]]", "[[Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron]]", and "[[Darkness (episode)|Darkness]]" to create the TV "movie" special, "[[Primus Unleashed (TV special)|Primus Unleashed]]".
*While many animated series avoided the third rail of writing religion into the fabric of a series' backstory, both ''Galaxy Force'' and, more amazingly, ''Cybertron'' retained this aspect, each with characters referring to Primus as "Creator" and worrying about receiving divine retribution for disturbing him.
*Crumplezone has been blasted, pounded, beaten senseless, run over, and flattened like a pancake. Twice. To have him give up the ghost after a few seconds of being swarmed by Scrapmetals is remarkable to say the least.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2006 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 09 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Complete Series ([[Shout! Factory]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]