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Phasma Felis: /* Third party article */

This page needs a pic of that SEND THE BOOKS Energon Prime KO. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 16:53, 11 February 2007 (UTC)
:Done.--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 07:43, 13 February 2007 (UTC)

Anyone have anything they want also covered in here? I think it's fairly complete otherwise...--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 08:08, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

"It is probably safe to assume that knockoffs available in stores are quite legally produced and sold, and for those fans who collect them, this is fortunate: they provide a bizarre variety that is (with good reason) not to be found in official products." <-- Knockoffs are legal? Yeah, no. In other news, the number of African elephants triples!

Just a general note - I've never actually seen the names of the various Chinese KO companies thrown around before; can we get a citation/link to an article on these guys? [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 10:55, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
:Also, following up on myself, [http://jintoys.com/product.asp?A3=DA these guys] are some kind of gods of knockoffery. They have bootlegs I've never seen before, but would love to get my mitts on (G2 Powermasters, those Decepticon jets that had the scopes, tons of Real Gears, all kinds of crazy.) [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 11:02, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
::Good lord, that's like the axis of flea market evil. I've seen most of that stuff. Sadly, no G2 Powermasters however.--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 07:51, 19 March 2008 (UTC)a
:::Hey look, [http://jintoys.com/photo/DA/DA7802.jpg USA Dark Saber] and [http://jintoys.com/photo/DA/DA8919.jpg a Shrapnel that wishes he were dead]!--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 08:04, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
:I'll put citations in later today if I get the chance to. --[[User:Might Gaine|Might Gaine]] 15:56, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

:done --[[User:Might Gaine|Might Gaine]] 23:15, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Regarding Trendmasters--isn't it more likely that they were just importing Leader Shine/Champion Crown toys themselves rather than KOing off Leader Shine, TFs, and Power Rangers? This would make sense since LS/CC themselves made KOs of Transformers and Power Rangers. By the way, what KO TFs and Power Rangers did they make? Were they the ones that made those small low-detail Dinobot knockoffs that Kay Bee used to sell in the 90s? I honestly had no idea Trendmasters was involved in KOs in the 90s until you brought that up. --[[User:Might Gaine|Might Gaine]] 15:56, 18 March 2008 (UTC)
:I didn't learn about it myself until I was sorting through some of my old KO cards last year. I'd say they were importing the Leader Shine figures, but there's absolutely no mention of Leader Shine on the cards I've got, which are all Leader Shine insect figures purchased at Kay Bee Toys years ago, which is why I included them here. I have yet to find the figures again, but I recall them still having the Leader Shine mark on them, which they retained on the Tek Toys versions and even some of the Big Lots issues. I know for a fact that Trendmasters made bootlegs of Power Rangers' Turbo Rangers figures without the vast majority of paint applications. I've checked around a bit and believe they may have also been the supplier of the Grandus KO that Toys R Us carried for a short while, although that may have been Tek Toys again (it's tricky to get ahold of these dastardly boxes). I'm also reasonably certain that they were among the loads of companies that marketed through Kay Bee Toys, and are likely the supplier of the toys that ripped off the Dinobot transformations. They might have also been a US importer of the Dai-Lung Master Godzilla-ized Grimlock figure, but I haven't been able to find an old US boxed sample to check.--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 07:33, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
::If the Trendmasters insects have the Leader Shine mark on them, then they were probably importing them. The fact that the package doesn't mention Leader Shine isn't really a big deal--Sonokong Brave and TF toys don't mention Takara on their package, after all. The other bootlegs they sold were probably Leader Shine bootlegs as well. Do you have pictures of the PR Turbo bootlegs? When you say Grandus KO, you mean Sky Garry, right? I don't think that was them, but I believe I have one at home, so I can check when I get a chance. I think it was a company based out of Taiwan. I'm pretty sure the Mecha Godzilla Grimlock was just Leader Shine/Champion Crown releasing it directly. As for the Kay Bee dinobot knockoffs--that seems more likely to be Trendmasters given that (a) it was sold at Kay Bee as well, and (b) it fits Leader Shine's M.O. of a toy that transformers the same but is completely retooled. Too bad they were hard to find even back then. It would probably be nearly impossible to find them now. --[[User:Might Gaine|Might Gaine]] 19:21, 19 March 2008 (UTC)
I saw McDonalds Manta Ray with some Barbie knockoff at a flea market once. ([[Special:Contributions/184.56.18.164|184.56.18.164]] 23:57, 6 August 2011 (EDT))
==Is this an knock off==
hello i was wondering if [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transformers-G1-Optimus-Prime-Reissue-Toy-Figure-Collection-Set-MISB-Brand-New-/281456334878?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item41881ad81e this] was an KO--[[User:Heckler|Heckler]] ([[User talk:Heckler|talk]]) 19:57, 10 October 2014 (EDT)
: It's only $50, so definitely yes. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] ([[User talk:ItsWalky|talk]]) 00:39, 10 October 2014 (EDT)
: I was getting suspicious with the low price so my guess it was either stolen(which is why it's dirt cheap so someone can buy it quickly and not get caught by law enforcement or a knock off--[[User:Heckler|Heckler]] ([[User talk:Heckler|talk]]) 19:57, 10 October 2014 (EDT)
==eBay crackdown?==
I'm pretty sure I heard that virtually all the auctions for the chinese G1 knockoffs have been pulled from eBay. I certainly can't seem to find a Mirage, Metroplex, or cassette set right now. I'm assuming Hasbro said something to eBay? [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 18:04, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

== Just asking ==

Should anything be said here about things like iG34r and F4nsPr0j3¢t or would it be best to ignore them? - [[User:Starfield|Starfield]] 15:04, 28 August 2009 (EDT)
:iGear are, at this point, a knockoff manufacturer. FansProject are not.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 15:07, 28 August 2009 (EDT)
::FansProject has yet to copy anything from a Hasbro mold, even wheels, so that's a resounding no. I think I'll leave iGear out for now as they're mainly just infringing on a copyright currently as opposed to making straight up copies of Hasbro and Takara molds to my knowledge, but I'll suppose I'll wait and see.--[[User:MCRG Again|MCRG Again]] 17:28, 28 August 2009 (EDT)
:::Nope, iGear has actually [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generation-1-1/igear-ig-pp01-mini-masterpiece-optimus-prime-168342/ made the jump] with a scaled-down Masterpiece Optimus Prime knockoff.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 17:40, 28 August 2009 (EDT)

== Uh... ==

The Chinese even dare to use the modified version logo of TFW2005 on their knockoff package...[http://tfnd.net/BBS/showthread.php?p=134997#post134997] --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 11:02, 28 November 2009 (EST)
:Well, if you're already stealing molds, and Dreamwave art, that's kind of spit in the ocean.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 11:06, 28 November 2009 (EST)

== Bootleg vs knock off ==

Does anyone else see a difference between these two things? I had always thought of bootlegs as unofficial productions from the actual HasTak molds, while knock offs are made using molds produced by the knock off manufacturer. [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 23:56, 20 December 2009 (EST)
::Nope, bootleg is a synonym of knockoff/knockoff is a synonyn of bootleg. No differences

==Space Warriors: Beast Tech Fighters==
I've owned a few for a long time, and I'm surprised they aren't mentioned here. Agglo, a Hong Kong based toy manufacturer known for low-cost children's items and knockoffs of toys from other companies, made knockoffs in this line of Transmetal 2 Rattrap, Transmetal 2 Megatron, RID Megatron, Beast Machines Optimus Primal (but this one is more accurate to the show than the real toy ironically), Leo Convoy, Heinrad, Armordillo, BW Sonar, Transmetal 2 Spittor, Scarem and some others as well. I own all of them except for RID Megatron and the latter 4. (And I lost the Leo Convoy Knockoff, which saddens me sense I loved that toy) they are all however, very low quality plastic which breaks very, very easy. Another interesting thing to note: On its packaging on the front, its main robot it likes to show is Beast Machines Cheetor, which so far I've not seen them have any toys of. Still, I feel they are worth mentioning sense Beast Wars Knockoffs are rather rare.--[[User:Chipmonk328|Chipmonk328]]

Added to article, sense no one ever replied. I have proof so if you need any pictures as proof, I can provide them. (I own alot of them) There is also this youtube video if you need more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONfMDWCpQ0Y--[[User:Chipmonk328|Chipmonk328]]
and just in case that wasn't enough proof, I found another one on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKM5LfbFhpY--[[User:Chipmonk328|Chipmonk328]]

== Kid(d)i Toys ==

Is it "Kidi Toys" or "Kiddi Toys"? Currently both are used in the article. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:21, 7 September 2010 (EDT)

== Quick Change Transforming System ==
Any word on this line of toys? Pretty much all of them are G1 molds and is known for its enlarged minicons and shrunken Fortress Maximus.
:Plus, it has those Robot Masters knockoffs, including a Star Saber that can combine with Victory Leo, but ''can't transform''. Then some other oddities, like that dragonfly robot that is evidently an original mold. [[Special:Contributions/72.35.60.2|72.35.60.2]] 11:00, 22 November 2010 (EST)

== iGear ==

As far as I'm concerned, they don't deserve to be shoved into the "knockoff companies" list, especially not without further explanation.

What's needed is an "unlicensed third party products" section that explains the legal problems surrounding them. Groups like iGear, Perfect Effect, the WST Dinobots company and similar collector-oriented garage production companies belong there, not with the mass production "Fitedeformdeform" folks. (Though I admit the G1 counterfeit folks create some sort of link between the two groups.) Transrepro and their "Black Tracks" incident should also belong there.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 11:55, 25 November 2010 (EST)

:I'm not really an expert on third party stuff, but iGear is the third party company that is most often scoffed at by the community for their delving into scaled down Masterpiece figures. A lot of their stuff seems to be original, but that scaled down Prime and Megatron and those Masterpiece Coneheads really got everyone into a tizzy. iGear was either placed on the page seriously by someone who considered iGear to be treading the line between unlicensed producer and knockoff company, or as a joke from someone who has seen the shitstorm about the company online. Whichever it is, I just wanted to get my two cents in. Unlicensed producers and their products, have also been said to have [[City_Commander#Notes|no place on the wiki]]. --[[User:Kaymac192|Kaymac192]] 17:11, 30 December 2010 (EST)

::Well, I'd say if a general catch-all "knockoff" article has a place on the Wiki, then a single, catch-all "unlicensed third party products and add-ons" article should exist too. Not a blow-by-blow rundown on every single release and variation, but an overview of the phenomenon in general, and a brief rundown on the various "companies". Stuff like the old Unicron.com accessory packs could also go there.--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 13:01, 22 April 2011 (EDT)
:::I tend to agree, but I think it could be more trouble than it's worth, as people would constantly be anon-updating it with the latest EYE-PEE VYOLATOR COMBAT MACHINE POPTIMUS FIRST or whatever. [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] 09:16, 23 April 2011 (EDT)
::::I certainly see what you're getting at. Plus new companies pop up all the time. Plus once it's made, people may start demanding individual pages for the individual companies. I say if we're going to make a page, best to make sure someone monitors it, or it's kept locked. They are as much a part of the Transformers market as the [[for parts]] and knockoff pages are. Personally, I think the whole third party thing will blow over soon, but that's probably since I don't purchase the stuff. Also, the page may contain unneeded bias towards or against producers of the products. --[[User:Kaymac192|Kaymac192]] 00:20, 24 May 2011 (EDT)

== Gold Knockoff ==

IIRC, I've ever saw gold or silver non-licensed products in other toy franchises, but this is the first time I see a [http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/andy02142008/DSC02462.jpg Gold Knockoff] [http://tfnd.net/discuz/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=13833 Transformer]. Should this be mentioned? Or not because it is rarely seen? --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 12:13, 28 June 2011 (EDT)
:Gold Transformer bootlegs have been around since at least the early '90s. They aren't terribly frequent, but they aren't particularly notable either.--[[User:MCRG|MCRG]] 23:34, 6 August 2011 (EDT)

== Another court case ==

The article mentions Hasbro Bradley vs. Sparkle Toys, but how about Wales Industrial vs. Hasbro Bradley? I'm not particularly versed in legalese, but from how I understand it, that case also serves as a precedence regarding Hasbro's copyrights vs. knockoffs. Anyone?--[[User:Nevermore|Nevermore]] 10:21, 28 October 2011 (EDT)

== Quick Change Battle Robot ==

The Family Dollar in my neighborhood is selling fake knock offs of Transformers called Quickchangers. There are 5 different robots. That look like different Autobots. There's no good vs. Evil, character bios, no character names, all five are identified only as "Battle Robot". The Quick Change Battle Robot.[[Special:Contributions/71.162.103.131|71.162.103.131]] 14:25, 8 September 2012 (EDT)

== Alright so is there an official TFWiki policy on 3rd party toys ==

Because in the last 1-2 years the number of them has positively exploded, in many cases they produce better representations of the characters than Hasbro/Takara themselves, and this Wiki is getting much less comprehensive for basically putting its head in the sand. If there's no official policy making them verboten, I'm going to start adding individual pages for the companies, and we can decide whether to add the individual toys to their official character section, or make new pages for them. [[User:Hagetaka|Hagetaka]] 18:03, 5 November 2012 (EST)
:...how exactly is this wiki less comprehensive in its purview of covering the Transformers story and merch by not covering ex-canon, illegal toys? If they did open it up, where would it logically end? Would they be obligated to cover any Optimus Prime doodles that some dude made and sold to a kid's mom for a nickel? What about Robot Chicken?
:A bit hyperbolic, sure, but at least stuff like Robot Chicken isn't flagrantly defying IP laws.[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 18:08, 5 November 2012 (EST)
:The official word on these "third party" toys is actually on the [[Customizing]] article: ''As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the Quintessons to fully transformable model kits of Wheelie and Cyclonus and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to Classics Cliffjumper and Ultra Magnus. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat." '' --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 18:12, 5 November 2012 (EST)
::"ex-canon, illegal toys"? Pffttt- whatever. Get your panties out of a twist and look at the situation realistically. They're unlicensed, copyright-infringing adult collectibles aimed at hardcore TF fans. Which, surprise surprise, happens to be the core audience here. A huge number of hardcore TF fans have at least one of them, and only their high cost is keeping them from even greater popularity. The two Devastator redesigns, the upcoming Superion redesign and Omega Supreme are all drawing news and excitement. Half the news on TF fan sites is coming from the 3rd party area. Whether you dislike them or not, they are there and a major and growing part of the fandom. The stance as copied on the [[Customizing]] article was fine for its time, but woefully outdated. We're way beyond extra guns for Classics Bumblebee or a bigger sword for God Magnus here. [[User:Hagetaka|Hagetaka]] 19:47, 5 November 2012 (EST)
:::The news coverage doesn't mean squat. They still remain unlicensed product and beyond the purview of this Wiki, and that has ''always'' been the stance. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 19:50, 5 November 2012 (EST)

:::"'''Supreme Battle Truck Leader X15-A''' is an unofficial Transformer that looks kind of like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]." There's the entire article for a knockoff. The wikia could use an edge, why not try to convince '''them''' to document 3rd party stuff?--[[User:Carrion|Carrion]] 20:24, 5 November 2012 (EST)
::::"Look at the situation realistically." Okay. Realistically, Transformers is an entertainment franchise owned by Hasbro and TakaraTomy. These two companies license out some portions of the production of this franchise to other companies. As these 3rd party companies are not Hasbro, TakaraTomy or a licensee of Hasbro or TakaraTomy, their products are not actually Transformers. As they are not TFs and have not been featured in fiction alongside TFs, they are not something we cover. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 08:46, 6 November 2012 (EST)
:::Actually, I've got a side question. To my understanding, one of the reasons that these third party groups aren't already burned to ashes is that Hasbro is "unaware of that knock-off". Since Hasbro employees edit this wiki, wouldn't coverage of knock-offs remove that excuse and ''force'' Hasbro to come down upon the third party groups Like The Hammer Of Thor?
::::I mean, if I'm not out of my gourd here, wouldn't wiki coverage of the third party knockoffs be the ''last'' thing their fans and manufacturers would want?[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 10:21, 6 November 2012 (EST)

== Third party article ==

Obnoxious user up there does have a point: 3rd party toys have become a major phenomena in the fandom. We should have an article to address it - it could closely parallel this one in structure and content. - [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 23:54, 2 February 2013 (EST)
:i was on the verge of creating the article myself ([[third party toys]]? [[3rd party merchandise]]?) & linking it to [[knockoff]] & [[customizing]] when i thought first i should check those articles & talk pages. Glad i did. When i'm more awake, would someone show me how to make a whatchamacallit, Sandstorm? sandbox? Here's a rough draft of what i was thinking:
::Some Transformers [[fandom|fans]], desiring greater [[show-accuracy]] and [[articulation]] than [[Hasbro|official]] [[TakaraTomy|products]] provide, have [[to sell toys|set themselves up]] as third party toymakers. For Hasbro's response to these third parties, see [[Hasbro Q&A/May 2009]], particularly [[Hasbro_Q%26A/May_2009#TFW2005|here]] and [[Hasbro_Q%26A/May_2009#Transformers_Collectors.27_Club|here]]. Note, however, that at least one third party figure has been [[canonizing|canonized]]: a JizaiToys design used as the title character in [[Spotlight: Wheelie]]. See also: [[customizing]], [[knockoff]]
:--[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] ([[User talk:Rhymus|talk]]) 04:40, 29 September 2014 (EDT)
::If we're going to discuss it here, it needs to be sufficiently vague. Also, I believe the JizaiToys designs in particular were sold legally at one of the Japanese conventions - someone who knows more about it can fill in the blanks, but at certain Japanese cons, there's a sort of "one day license" that makes your otherwise third-party product temporarily authorized. So that's a grey-ish area. Also, IIRC, an MTMTE cover used a third party Gears and Huffer as art references at some point. I think that's already been documented. IN OTHER WORDS: there probably oughta be some kind of article on the concept, referencing some specific examples where they've been used in official materials as reference models, etc., but largely remaining at arm's length. Certainly no articles on specific products, and I'd even be disinclined to mention specific products outside of the most absolutely necessary - like how the very first known 3P accessory was a fusion cannon for AM Megatron, sold under one of those one-day licenses at a Japanese convention (anyone else remember these? Someone had a few at the early ''early'' BotCons...) [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] ([[User talk:Hooper X|talk]]) 07:23, 29 September 2014 (EDT)
:::Why does it need to be vague and standoffish, exactly? Third-party toys are clearly of great interest to the fandom, and TFwiki is not owned or controlled by Hasbro. There's a world of difference between knockoffs and counterfeits intended to trick confused grandparents or eBay-shopping fans, and upmarket third-party toys clearly and honestly aimed at fans who want high-quality versions of their favorite G1 characters. By all means document their legal status so people can make their own decisions, but I don't think it makes sense to take a moral stand when I'm looking at an ad for third-party toys in the TFwiki sidebar as I type this. [[User:Phasma Felis|Phasma Felis]] ([[User talk:Phasma Felis|talk]]) 00:54, 7 March 2015 (EST)

== Possible addition of knockoff entertainment? ==

Does anyone else think we should have a small section dedicated to animated films that are infamous for ripping off the designs of Transformers/Diaclone/Microman/Go-bots toys? I've heard of a few, like "Diatron 5" and "Phoenix King" and I think it might be worth mentioning that the transformers toys aren't the only things being illegally ripped off by dubious companies.

==What ISN'T a knockoff?==
I feel like we probably need a bit here about Con-Ver-Tors, which while they were "bootleg" in the sense that they weren't official Transformers product, were actually made using licensed molds from ...Bandai, IIRC. [[User:Hooper X|-hx]] ([[User talk:Hooper X|talk]]) 09:19, 29 September 2014 (EDT)

== Fansproject ==

I oftently heard of Fansproject. Their toys look really simillar to the original and are quite expensive. Do they count as KO companies or fan-made customs?

Grimlock (WFC)

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Phasma Felis: /* Platinum Edition */ Add image for Platinum Edition Grimlock.

{{faction|autobot|hofsilver|lightningstrike}}
{{disambig3|Grimlock}}
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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Grimlock FOC.png|thumb|right|350px|[[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] poses haunt my nightmares.]]

'''Grimlock''' is a wild card among the Autobots. Huge and powerful, he is also ego-maniacal, impatient and willful. He views [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] as a weak leader, too afraid to make the tough calls and act on instinct. As such Grimlock is more than ready to disobey orders if he thinks the ends will justify the means. His one obvious redeeming feature is his attachment to his team. As leader of the [[Lightning Strike Coalition|Lightning Strike Coalition Force]], he has gathered together a group of similar minded individuals he would do anything for. Together they handle the jobs the Autobots don't have the stomach for.

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave's]] experiments not only granted Grimlock a new alternate form, but increased his power tenfold. Unfortunately this was at the cost of his intelligence. While he is far from stupid, Shockwave's experiments have made it more difficult for the former field commander to think rationally and made his already prominent rage issues all the more severe. Fortunately his team, reborn as the [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobots]], have become more tight-knit than ever. Together they are helping overcome his disgust at what Shockwave has done to him and see the advantages of his new power.

{{quote|No one controls '''GRIMLOCK!'''|Grimlock|''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''Hall of Fame'' bios===
Grimlock was a [[gladiatorial combat|gladiator]] from [[Kaon]], but chose to join the Autobots early on in the war. His dislike of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and shock and awe approach to combat meant he was not regarded as a great leader, but he has survived long enough to earn a high rank and command of the Lightning Strike Coalition. Captured by [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], they were reformatted into the Dinobots. During a battle with [[Scorponok (Prime)|Scorponok]], Grimlock's vocal [[processors]] were damaged, causing his awkward manner of speaking. {{storylink|Transformers Hall of Fame}}

===IDW comics===
[[Image:GoodIntentions-Grimlock.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Don't mind these tires. I'm actually a treaded vehicle.]]
Shortly before the [[Great Exodus]], the Lightning Strike Coalition were a brutal subgroup of Autobots under the leadership of Grimlock who reluctantly followed [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s more cautious brand of warfare... when ordered. Optimus preferred playing the long game, but Grimlock felt that caution would hinder their attempts at quick victory. During one of the Lightning Strike Coalition's missions, Optimus Prime ordered them to return to base and abandon their battle, lest they waste precious energon. Grimlock reluctantly obeyed. However, when it was discovered that [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] was in Decepticon custody, Grimlock ignored Optimus Prime's orders, broke ranks, and the Lightning Strike Coalition went after him on their own. {{storylink|Good Intentions}} Grimlock, secure in his arrogance, was glad that the fate of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] rested in his hands. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}}

Grimlock and the others traveled to Swoop's last known location in the [[Rust Sea]], fought through wave after wave of weird multilegged creatures, and finally reached the mastermind behind Swoop's disappearance, [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], who had deliberately lured them there alone in order to take them as prisoners and avail himself of their infamous hardiness by using them as victims in his experiments. As the others were overwhelmed by Shockwave's [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s, {{storylink|Siege Mentality}} Grimlock struggled free of the creatures to engage Shockwave himself, only to be swiftly felled by the surgery-like precision of the Decepticon's attack. {{storylink|Last Stand}}

Awakening in Shockwave's laboratory, Grimlock soon found his entire body painfully disassembled by the scientist's machines, in the service of a twisted experiment to create the perfect soldier with incredible physical power and limited intellect. To this end, Grimlock and his teammates were reconstructed into new, more powerful forms based on [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|ancient reptilian creatures]] from [[Earth|another world]] that Shockwave had glimpsed through a [[space bridge]] he had discovered in the [[Rust Sea]]. {{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}} His mind fragmenting, Grimlock struggled against Shockwave's mental conditioning, refusing to succumb to his control. Left strung up in the lab, in time, Grimlock was approached by [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], who offered to free him if he would destroy [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] for him. Grimlock exploited the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]'s hubris to effect an escape under his own power, and quickly located and freed his comrades, before pressing on to confront Shockwave at the base of his space bridge tower. Grimlock's new alternate mode gave him the power to triumph in the battle that followed, but also resulted in the destruction of the bridge control console. {{storylink|Fall}} Grimlock was thought lost in the subsequent explosion, but in time, his team-mates—whom he christened the [[Dinobot (FOC)|Dinobots]]—found his deactivated form and revived him. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}}

[[Image:RageOfTheDinobots2-UltraMagnus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Me Grimlock Dino-Might!]]

Following the departure of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]] and ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Grimlock and his Dinobots, in concert with [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]], tried to keep the Decepticons away from other Autobot ships who were departing their world. After Ultra Magnus was shot down in his vessel, Grimlock and the Dinobots ventured into the wastelands to recover him, only to discover upon reaching his ship that he had been already been captured by Shockwave's bestial [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]s. Grimlock battled one of their number, [[Backbite (Prime)|Backbite]], in dinosaur mode, but was overtaken by primordial rage and lost control of himself, turning on his fellow Dinobots. As they calmed him down, Backbite fled with a captive Swoop. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 1|Rage of the Dinobots #1}}

Pursuing the Predacon to Shockwave's prison fortress in the Rust Sea, the Dinobots staged a raid and liberated the prisoners—Ultra Magnus among them—but as they attempted to escape, they were confronted by the Shockwave's lieutenant [[Ser-Ket]] and her new prize: a brainwashed Swoop who swore fealty to Shockwave. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 2|Rage of the Dinobots #2}} Grimlock proposed a one-on-one battle with Ser-Ket: if Grimlock won, Ser-Ket would restore Swoop, but if he lost, he would surrender himself willingly. Ser-Ket agreed, and the battle was well-matched until Grimlock transformed into dinosaur mode. Losing control, he easily bested his foe, but again turned on his comrades, only being roused from his blinding fury by begging from Swoop, who had returned to himself after a knock to the head. The day was not yet won, however—Ser-Ket survived, and threatened the Dinobots once again in her mightier dragon mode. Only when her head was run through with Grimlock's sword was she finally defeated. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 3|Rage of the Dinobots #3}}

Immediately following this victory, however, the Dinobots and Magnus were attacked by Shockwave himself, who disabled them with an [[electromagnetic pulse]] and took them back to one of his laboratories. He placed Grimlock on his operating table, intending to have a remote-controlled avatar in his image carry out an operation that would remove all remaining traces of sentience from Grimlock, but fortunately, Magnus and the others were able to escape the cell they had been placed in and burst into the lab before the process could begin. The Dinobots tore Shockwave's avatar apart, and Grimlock announced that they would be staying on Cybertron to protect it and root out Shockwave and any other lingering Decepticon threats. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 4|Rage of the Dinobots #4}}

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{{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 1|Beast Hunters #1}}
{{storylink|Beast Hunters issue 2|Beast Hunters #2}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Crispin Freeman]] (English)

[[Image:WFCDS Grimlock.jpg|thumb|left|125px|Me Grimlock too big to fit on screen.]]
Grimlock and Swoop were two powerful best friends who'd apparently taken no side in the war for the planet. [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], leader of the Autobots, came to them to recruit them to the cause. Grimlock dismissed the [[Decepticon]] threat, claiming they were "too stupid" to mess with him and Swoop. The Autobots tried to explain that the Dark Energon could ravage Cybertron permanently, but Grimlock and [[Ironhide (WFC)|Ironhide]] almost came to blows. Optimus began playing to Grimlock's self-centered ego, saying no one was stronger than Grimlock and Swoop, to the former's pleasure. Ironhide and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] joined in, but adding that with [[Dark Energon]], [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] and his forces could be stronger than Grimlock and Swoop.

Grimlock decided that he and Swoop would consider joining the Autobots, but just as negotiations were to begin, Grimlock noticed Swoop had been missing since the Autobots arrived. Grimlock said they would speak once Swoop was rescued from the Decepticons. Once Swoop was safe, he immediately joined the Autobots in gratitude. Grimlock declared he wouldn't join the Autobots yet, but tag along to protect his best friend.

[[Image:GrimlockWFCconceptart.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock transform into blackboard eraser!]]

Grimlock subsequently actively participated in the campaigns to save the [[Core]] of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Grimlock said that even though the Decepticon army was waiting for them at the Core, all they'd wait for from him was a butt-kicking. Ironhide pondered aloud if it was a good idea to bring Grimlock along, but as Optimus put it, "Do you want to be the one to argue with them?"

Grimlock also participated in the battle against the massive Decepticon [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]], and presumably stayed behind with Optimus on Cybertron while the Autobot population evacuated the planet.

Grimlock was apparently wandering around an [[Energon]] purification station the Autobots had been using, and picked a fight with the Autobots. To his utter surprise, the Autobots beat Grimlock, and he finally joined them. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Gregg Berger]]

{{Note|On [[September 11]], [[2012]], Grimlock and [[Swoop (WFC)|the rest]] [[Slug|of the]] [[Snarl (FOC)|Dinobots]], excluding [[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]], were made available for download in the Dinobot Destructor Pack on Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Steam. <ref>http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/9/4/3283751/transformer-fall-of-cybertron-is-bringing-the-dinobots-to-competitive</ref>}}

[[Image:FOC-theonecalledGrimlock.jpg|left|thumb|300px|''"Here I am, there you are - Why does it seem so far?"'']]

Before the [[Great Exodus]], Grimlock and his Lightning Strike Coalition were ordered to help guard the Ark prior to its launch. However, they picked up unusual energy emissions from the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] and Grimlock had them steal a dropship to go investigate. It turned out Shockwave and his [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] had discovered an ancient Cybertronian Space Bridge. They battled the Insecticons but four of the team were captured. Shockwave decided to use them as guinea pigs in an experiment, using the DNA of creatures discovered on an energy-rich planet to reformat the LSC into massively powerful dinosaur forms. While all members of the team were experimented on, Grimlock's change was the most extreme. Shockwave rerouted a large amount of the energy for his cerebral circuitry in order to boost his already impressive physical strength. Once the change was complete, Grimlock was more powerful and durable than almost any other Cybertronian, but the changes left him mentally impaired, limiting his ability to think. In order to control him, Shockwave placed an inhibitor in Grimlock which prevented him from transforming.

[[Image:FOC-Grimlocktower.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"Zeus! Your son has returned. I bring the destruction of Olympus!"]]

Following a pain-based test, the restrained Grimlock was approached by a recently ousted [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], who offered to free Grimlock in exchange for his help battling Megatron. Grimlock proposed a counter-offer: grabbing the less than cautious Starscream and using him as a projectile to smash the control console. Now free, Grimlock made his way through the duplicate space-bridge tower Shockwave and his Insecticons had constructed, leaving a path of destruction and dead bodies in his wake. He eventually managed to track down and free [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]]. Grimlock was perturbed to see Swoop's personality remained the same, as did his ability to transform. It didn't help that Swoop greatly enjoyed his new form and that unlike Grimlock, Swoop couldn't remember the torture they had endured. The pair attempted to track down [[Slug]] but, just before reaching his containment lab, was intercepted by [[Hardshell (Prime)|Hardshell]] who tried to slow them down using a mounted turret. Working together, Swoop and Grimlock defeated the Insecticon and used his face to open a door.

[[Image:FOC-Grimlockspacetrex.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Don't worry, Snarl. I'm sure the Wizard can fix you. To Oz?]]

Arriving at Slug's lab, they found a massive tunnel leading to the depths of the tower, where the Insections were feeding on unlucky Decepticons. Separated from Swoop, Grimlock was taunted by Shockwave and Kickback for his inability to transform. Enraged, he chased Kickback down before being attacked by a giant Insecticon. Grimlock defeated it, but Kickback's taunts about his defeat in the Sea of Rust angered him to such a degree, he over-rode Shockwave's block and transformed to his ''T''. ''rex'' form. Making short work of Kickback's forces, he drove the Insecticon to retreat...straight into a collapsing door, brought down by Slug. Reunited, Grimlock and Slug made their way to the exterior base of the tower where they met with Swoop. The trio then travelled through the Insecticon infested area, eventually stumbling upon [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]], trapped in a forcefield and being tortured by [[Sharpshot]]. While Slug and Swoop tried to free Snarl, Grimlock battled the Insecticons and brought down the forcefield generator. He then slaughtered a terrified Sharpshot. At Slug's suggestion, they made their way to a place where Snarl could be repaired.

[[Image:FOC-GrimlockShockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Mmm... arm tasty, but alarm clock tastes funny.]]

The LSC made their way to an observation deck which not only oversaw Shockwave's space bridge, but contained files on the forms Shockwave had forced upon them, including the one he had planned for the missing [[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]]. It was then the team threw aside their previous name and took the title Sharpshot and Kickback and given them, the Dinobots. In the lab, Slug revealed the tower's purpose in transporting the Decepticons to an energy-rich planet and, against Grimlock's wishes, contacted Prime. Grimlock updated Optimus but refused to rally together, deciding that the Dinobots would handle things their way. Unfortunately, Shockwave activated the space bridge and Grimlock was thrown into the air. Saved by Swoop, he was transported close to the control center of the tower before the winds became too much, separating them. Crashing into the tower, Grimlock tried to sneak up on Shockwave, but found himself once more restrained. As Shockwave finalised procedures with Megatron, a furious Grimlock transformed himself free, tore off and ate Shockwave's arm, and smashed the control console. Unfortunately, this massively destabilised the tower and it collapsed before he could escape. However, as the Dinobots watched the tower collapse, something was transported from the space bridge to the now unstable wormhole formed above Cybertron... {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}
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===''Transformers On Your Street''===
Grimlock arrived on [[You|your]] street to defend against Shockwave, who arrived from space in jet mode. Although the Decepticon's initial blow sent the Dinobot flying, watched by you through your blinds, Grimlock stared down his opponent and transformed into dinosaur mode. The sight of this was enough to send Shockwave flying away, presumably to your relief. {{storylink|Transformers On Your Street}}

==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generations_fall_of_cybertron_voyager_grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px|It was either a swollen tail or ''very'' skinny legs.]]
[[Image:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager Class, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / #003'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[June 29|06-29]]-[[2013]]'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TG19'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, ''Fall of Cybertron'' Grimlock transforms into a robotic [[Popular beast alternate modes|tyrannosaurus rex]]. He comes with a sword with a [[5mm post|5mm handle]] and a peg on either side of the hilt, as well as a shield which can mount via its single peg. Grimlock features 5mm ports for his hands, as well as on his forearms/lower dino legs and shoulders/dino hips. Interestingly, the hollow sides of his dinosaur arms feature [[Cyberverse]]-compatible [[C joint|3mm ports]].

:His main [[gimmick]]s, however, are that he has a light in his dinosaur mouth, and a chomping dinosaur jaw. When a lever behind his dino head is pulled, his mouth opens, and the light turns on, strongly illuminating his head. This gimmick can also be used in robot mode, as his dino head ends up inside his hollow chest, although it's not as effective. The [[insignia]] on his chest is the Lightning Strike Coalition variant of the Autobrand.

:The [[TakaraTomy]] version, part of the seventh wave of Japanese ''Generations'' toys, replaces his gray plastics with darker shades, coats much of his gold plastic in shiny metallic gold paint, paints his tail tip silver and his abdomen red, and features more [[Paint operation|paint details]], among other deco changes.

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===Platinum Edition===
[[Image:Generations_Grimlock_Platinum_Edition.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Sword, shield

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a [[redeco]] of his ''Fall of Cybertron'' toy, featuring a more thoroughly-painted sword, as well as a gold [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] torso and dino neck. He comes with a game-accurate redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Bruticus (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Decepticon Bruticus]].

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==Notes==
[[Image:FOC Grimlock vs Insecticons.jpg|thumb|right|250px|In the end, it was not guns or bombs that defeated the aliens, but that humblest of all God's creatures, the ''Tyrannosaurus rex''.]]
*The gladiator aspect of Grimlock's [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] nomination bio is based on his [[Grimlock (G1)#Dreamwave comics continuity|Dreamwave]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW]] incarnations, while his enmity with Scorponok has shades of the latter and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]'s story.
*Grimlock's ''War for Cybertron'' DS form was designed by illustrator [[David White]].
*As reproduced in ''[[Transformers Vault]]'', according to the map of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in [[Hasbro]]'s "[[Binder of Revelation]]" (the [[production bible]] for the [[Aligned continuity family]]), Grimlock comes from [[Simfur]] (from where he was presumably transferred to Kaon). This is a reference to prolific ''Transformers'' scribe [[Simon Furman]], whose signature character is Grimlock.
*[[High Moon Studios]]' [[Matt Tieger]] has claimed in various interviews and features for ''Fall of Cybertron'' that Grimlock was not originally in the "Binder of Revelation", and that he convinced them that a backstory for them had to be incorporated.
*Tieger also likened Grimlock to the [[Hulk]], for the fact he can only transform in ''Fall of Cybertron'' by gaining a number of kills in battle and filling up a "rage meter".<ref>[http://metro.co.uk/2011/12/12/transformers-fall-of-cybertron-exclusive-interview-planetary-reboot-251941/ Metro interview with Matt Tieger]</ref>
*Grimlock was used on the promotional image on the Valentine's Day of 2012 on [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]'s ''Transformers'' Game Facebook.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150688771875097 What do you do on Valentine's Day when you want to make it count? We know....]</ref>
*Grimlock has a Titan body type.
*Grimlock's Dino Mode head is available ''Fall of Cybertron'' Multiplayer as a Beast-type component for Titan-class characters.
*Grimlock is by far the largest individual playable character in ''Fall of Cybertron'', and second overall only to the [[combiner]] Bruticus.

===Foreign names===
*''Russian:'' '''Smel'chak''' (Смельчак, "Daredevil")

==Footnotes==
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[[Category:Dinobots]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Gladiators]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]

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The ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] toy. Images from [http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21590236 the Toys'R'Us website].

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Phasma Felis: The ''[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' redeco of the ''Generations Fall of Cybertron'' Voyager Class Grimlock toy. Images from [http://www.toysrus....

The ''[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] toy. Images from [http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21590236 the Toys'R'Us website].

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Shockwave (WFC)

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:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Shockwave-RageoftheDinobots3cover.jpg|right|thumb|300px|SPM seeking abominations of science. Turn-ons: dinosaurs, logic]]

'''Shockwave''' was a member of the scientist caste in the industrial city of [[Kaon]]. In a reversal of the usual order, he was swayed by the ambitions of the former mining caste member turned gladiator [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. Serving as Megatron's "pet mad scientist" and [[second-in-command|second-in-command]], he saw to the fighter's armament during his rise to prominence, all the while fantasizing on the prospect of ''mass producing'' such warriors. Thankfully, Megatron's more practical nature reined in Shockwave as the movement which became the Decepticons finally moved out of the shadows.

Shockwave naturally only serves his one true master: logic. He's willing to ignore petty squabbles and jabs at him, and will only do what he finds logical. Megatron is pleased by his dedication and his competence stemming from it, starkly contrasting with the egotistical and gloating [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. His passive nature to goings-on around him may paint him as apathetic, but whoever believes that is writing their death warrant. Shockwave is as brutal and fierce as any Decepticon warrior, and has the strength and durability to withstand everything from explosions to Autobot assault. He does '''not''' take well to attempts on his life or his experiments failing or being tampered with. Primus help you if you actually do break his seemingly eternal calm.

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Shockwave was a scientist who lived on the fringes of Cybertronian society, admitting to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]] he knew little of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He was one of the scientists whose innovations allowed the mass production of stressed-crystal material used to build [[Crystal City]]. There he began his [[combiner]] experiments, creating [[Bruticus (WFC)|Bruticus Maximus]], whose lack of intelligence in combined form made him a danger to friend and foe, and he was put in [[stasis lock]]. Shockwave moved to [[Kaon]], becoming a surgeon for the gladiators, where he met [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]us. He continued his combination experiments with the three [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s, whom Megatronus bested in combat: it was in this match that the crowd chanted a shorter name for the gladiator, Megatron. Megatron recognized two things about Shockwave: that he was bereft of any morality or ethics, and that while he was his most loyal ally, he would turn on him one day.

[[Image:WFCcomicDecepticons.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''We three 'Cons of Kaon are...'']]

During the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] war, Shockwave perfected his experiments with the [[Constructicon (WFC)|Constructicon]]s, creating a [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]] which was unleashed on Crystal City. Shockwave set up a laboratory in the ruins but was ordered to take command of the newly conquered city state [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]]. Autobot sympathizers became fodder for experiments, while Shockwave's forces conquered [[Vos]]. He quelled dissent in both cities by requesting Vos' Air Commanders [[photon missile]] strike Tarn, for which he claimed the Autobots were responsible, and then had a photon missile strike (of supposedly unknown origin) ordered on Vos, killing the Air Commanders whose true loyalty lay with [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]].

When the Decepticons captured [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] Station, Shockwave oversaw two of Starscream's scientists ingest [[Dark Energon]]: the powerful result activated a security [[gyro-inhibitor charge]] which rendered Shockwave unconscious. Shockwave later subjected the two subjects to a deprivation study, and found it necessary to muzzle them as the duo agonized as a result of Dark Energon's absence in their bodies. Shockwave also used the [[Spark]]s of those killed in the capture to turn Trypticon into a Decepticon, able to spawn drones and [[Mini-Con|Minicons]] in its corridors.

Shockwave remained on Cybertron in command of the Decepticons, while Megatron left with his elite soldiers on the ''Nemesis'' to pursue the Autobot ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. Shockwave promised Megatron that [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|Cybertron would remain as he left it]], the notion of which Megatron chastised. He ordered Shockwave to rebuild Cybertron and enslave the remaining Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

{{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}
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===IDW comics===

[[Image:LastStand-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|200px|And as purple as he is logical.]]

Shockwave had been put in charge of a remote Decepticon base in the middle of the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], where he was to oversee a reportedly unlimited source of [[Energon]], a potentially amazing advantage in the waning days of the war for Cybertron. [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] had been dispatched to the investigate this mysterious Energon-rich Decepticon base when he overheard a conversation between Shockwave and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. Starscream was concerned that Shockwave's attentions were diverted away from the Energon discovery and was wasting his talents on examining the [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]]s he'd discovered and the "cosmic secrets" he had learned. Shockwave's Insecticon horde discovered Swoop's presence, and the Autobot was captured. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}}

Predictably, the other members of Swoop's Autobot team, the [[Lightning Strike Coalition Force]] arrived in hopes of retrieving Swoop. Shockwave confronted the four and boasted that this action on their part was central to his plans. The Lightning Strike Coalition Force would make "perfect test subjects" for his experiments, {{storylink|Siege Mentality}} and as their leader, [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], fought back, Shockwave thanked him for not alerting [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] of their whereabouts. The five would be fashioned into the ultimate weapon for the Decepticon cause! {{storylink|Last Stand}}

Shockwave was waiting when Grimlock awoke, strung up in his laboratory. He explained that he had discovered ancient Transformers technology, a [[space bridge|bridge that could traverse both space and time]]. This "space bridge" had offered him a glimpse of many worlds, but most relevantly Shockwave had seen into the past of a certain [[Earth|small blue planet]] where [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|amazing and terrible creatures]] once stalked its lands. As Shockwave's machinery took Grimlock apart, he told the Autobot that he and his team would be rebuilt into forms resembling those alien creatures. These Autobot heroes would become the greatest Decepticon weapons. {{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}}

As Grimlock was being reformed, through his pain he saw visions of the future, of being unwittingly unleashed by Starscream and ultimately taking his revenge on Shockwave. Shockwave quells this visions by breaking into Grimlock's mind, reducing the once fiercely intelligent leader to nothing but a feral beserker. {{storylink|Fall}}

After Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s group of warriors had left the planet, Shockwave remained behind. Left to his own devices, Shockwave rediscovered a forgotten race of Transformers, the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]s, and kept close contact with one of their leaders, [[Ser-Ket]]. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 1}}

=== ''Prime'' cartoon ===
{{voiceactor|[[David Sobolov]] (English), [[Kenta Miyake]] (Japanese)|[[Ja-hyeong Gu]] (Korean), [[Uli Krohm]] (German), [[Jorge Badillo]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Jussi Wahlgren]] (Finnish)}}
[[Image:Prime-Shockwave&Cliffjumper.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Logic dictates that there is a small chance that I will kill you, here and now... but I'm gonna shoot anyway.]]

During the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron]], Shockwave cloned a small army of [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacons]] and had them micro-chipped so he could track them at all times. On Megatron's orders, he dispatched them to Earth to destroy the Autobots stationed there and secure any energon they could find. {{storylink|Project Predacon}}

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{{storylink|Unreliable Narratives}}

While most of the population left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during the [[Great Exodus]], Shockwave stayed behind. He spent his time building and scavenging technology, and managed to reverse-engineering [[space bridge]] technology. His efforts had come to fruition when [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], while delivering Energon to power the bridge, brought him an encrypted Autobot transmission along with two prisoners, [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]. By using his own invention, the [[cortical psychic patch]], on Arcee, Shockwave gained the codes to decrypt the transmission, revealing it to be a message from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] calling the Autobots to [[Earth]]. He later found the two Autobots sabotaging the space bridge, and was buried in rubble during the ensuing fight. After he dug himself out, he followed them into the space bridge and was only stopped when Arcee hit his optical sensor. Shockwave was still inside the space bridge when it exploded, but Cliffjumper hoped he survived, as he wanted a rematch. {{storylink|Out of the Past}}

Shockwave found himself back on the abandoned planet Cybertron, blinded. He repaired his injuries and continued his experiment, using recovered CNA to clone a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]. Years later, Shockwave detected the energy surge caused by the [[Omega Lock]] and went to investigate, encountering [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] who had come on an unrelated mission.{{storylink|Scattered}} Shockwave returned with him to [[Earth]], where [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] had created [[Darkmount (Earth)|a fortress]]. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}}

Megatron appointed Shockwave his first lieutenant in charge of science. With Starscream's interrogation of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] failing to yield results, Shockwave attempted a cortical psychic patch, but was similarly unable to gain any information. The continuing failure to track down the scattered Autobots led Shockwave to reveal the fruits of his cloning work—a [[Predaking (Prime)|huge Predacon]]. {{storylink|Scattered}} Shockwave gave the creature a whiff of Wheeljack's energon before unleashing it, however it eventually returned empty-handed. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}}

[[File:Rebellion-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Logic dictates that my altmode should look ''awesome''.]]

When Darkmount came under attack, Shockwave suggested unleashing the Predacon, only for the beast to be defeated moments after it entered battle. Though Starscream took the opportunity to get some mocking in, Shockwave simply turned and jumped his way down the outside of the fortress before defeating the Autobots himself. The victory was short-lived, as once Optimus Prime turned up, the Autobots turned on their captor. Despite holding his own against them, Shockwave retreated through a GroundBridge once the citadel was destroyed. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}}

Shockwave then began retrieving Predacon remains from the clones previous sent to Earth, so that he could clone them again and form a new army of Predacons. {{storylink|Project Predacon}} When the Predacon returned safe and well to the ''Nemesis'', Shockwave was content for Megatron to place it under Starscream's command. {{storylink|Chain of Command (Prime)|Chain of Command}} While he was retrieving Predacon remains in [[Texas]], he was attacked by [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and Optimus Prime. Soundwave arrived through a GroundBridge to give Shockwave support, keeping Prime busy while Shockwave grappled with the other two Autobots. Though the fossil broke apart during Shockwave's fight, thanks to Soundwave a fraction of it was GroundBridged back to the [[Trypticon (WFC)|''Nemesis'']]. Upon returning to the ship and at Megatron's urging, Shockwave opted to let Starscream retrieve further genetic material. {{storylink|Project Predacon}}

Shockwave's cloning process neared completion, but the revelation that the existing Predacon was intelligent resulted in the Decepticons rethinking the entire plan, as [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] might turn against them. Shockwave agreed it was logical that they should use the Autobots to terminate the clones, however Starscream lured the Autobots to the off-site laboratory while he was still purging sensitive information from the computers. He retreated, and after the laboratory was destroyed, discovered that the [[Synthetic Energon]] they'd been storing in it had created Cybermatter. {{storylink|Evolution}}
[[File:ShockwavePunishesScreamer-MinusOne.JPG|thumb|left|300px| Happy birthday, Starscream!]]
Shockwave almost put out one of Starscream's eyes over the early arrival of the Autobots, but was talked out of it in time. The Decepticons decided to repair the Omega Lock as a launch mechanism, with Shockwave in charge of perfecting Synthetic Energon. When they realized that Ratchet would be helpful in perfecting the formula, Shockwave instructed Laserbeak to track [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] to find the Autobot base. Meanwhile Shockwave himself took part in a raid on the [[Solaris particle collider]]. {{storylink|Minus One}} Unfortunately [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] proved too much for Shockwave to handle, and he had to be rescued by Predaking.

Back on the ''Nemesis'', he used a cortical psychic patch on Ratchet in an attempt to learn the completed Synth-En formula, but came up empty handed. As a result, the Decepticons had to switch tack and attempt to persuade Ratchet to help them. {{storylink|Persuasion}} While Ratchet was put to work on the Synthetic Energon formula, Shockwave was called away to oversee the completion of the Omega Lock. As a result he was not there when Ratchet attempted to escape, but he was able to salvage the completed formula from the mess Ratchet left, and began the process of synthesizing enough to power the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Synthesis}} Shockwave's attempts to activate the Omega Lock were hampered by having to fight Ratchet and the other Autobots who turned up. Following Megatron's demise, he grabbed the protesting Starscream and the pair made a run for it. They escaped the warship in a lifepod, somewhere over Cybertron. {{storylink|Deadlock}}

Shockwave resumed his experiments, though he had to relocate his lab a number of times to avoid detection, and successfully created [[Darksteel (Prime)|Darksteel]] and [[Skylynx]]. He was summoned when the two Predacons led Starscream to a Predacon burial ground uncovered by the upheaval of Cybertron's rebirth, however as they were gathering up the bones, they were witness to the unexpected return of Megatron. It turned out to be [[Unicron]] using Megatron's body, and after the dark god raised an army of undead Predacons, the horde's first act was to swarm the terrified Shockwave.

He somehow survived, and later approached Predaking and the other two Predacons as they fought each other, suggesting they might instead like to go fight Unicron, only to disappear as mysteriously as he appeared. {{storylink|Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising}}

===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
Shockwave cloned [[Lazerback]] in a [[Hyperevolution Chamber]], unaware his subject could hear everything he said. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 3}} On awakening [[Ripclaw (Prime)|Ripclaw]], Shockwave told the Predacon that [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] was in danger from the [[Autobot]]s. Ripclaw promptly took off out of the laboratory. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 8}} Sometime later, Shockwave realized that the Predacons were as big a threat to the Decepticons as to the Autobots and decided to shut down the cloning project. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 11}} He found [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] sneaking around his laboratory {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 10}} and came up with a new plan to blame the laboratory's destruction on the Autobots, hopefully causing Predaking to eliminate Prime's team. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 11}}

Deciding to cut his losses and run, Shockwave enlisted [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]]'s help in packing up his laboratory. The pair took the last two remaining Hyperevolution Chambers with them to Cybertron. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 20}}

===''Full of Fire!''===
Shockwave revealed to Megatron that more Predacons had been cloned. The scientist dispatched five new Predacons with Predaking to test the Autobots and record data on the enemy's combat effectiveness. When all six were defeated, Megatron believed the data to be useless as the Autobots now knew the extent of the Predacon army, only for Shockwave to reveal that he had many more Predacons ready to go. {{storylink|Full of Fire!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Steve Blum]]''

[[Image:War for Cybertron Shockwave.jpg|200px|thumb|right|"When your hit percentage exceeds mine, YOU may choose the soundtrack!"]] {{Note|Shockwave is an pre-order [[exclusive]] downloadable content character for use in multiplayer modes, and is not playable in the ''War for Cybertron'' storyline campaign. Using a preorder code to unlock him will allow the player to use Shockwave in Escalation mode, and makes his chassis available for customizing an online multiplayer character for Decepticon scientists. His chassis is labelled as "Retaliator". Shockwave was later made available alongside the other preorder-exclusive characters in the ''Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack''. He was available for the XBox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, but not for the PC version.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' - Decepticons (DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' Steve Blum

{{Note|Shockwave is an unlockable character for the Nintendo DS version of ''War for Cybertron''. On the Decepticon version he can replace any of the other Decepticons in the campaign mode. He can be unlocked by beating Purification 6 in Arena Mode.}}

Shockwave was at the Energon Purification zone when the Decepticons had used it for their stores of Energon. Shockwave challenged Megatron and his troops to a fight, saying if they beat him, he'd join their ranks. Shockwave was indeed defeated, and somewhat reluctantly joined the Decepticon ranks.
{{Storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Steve Blum]]''
[[Image:FoCShockwave2.JPG|thumb|left|300px|He's being scouted for potential membership into the Legion of Doom.]]
When Cybertron was beginning to shut down, Shockwave wanted to reboot it, but to do this, he needed an large energon supply. As he searched for one, he discovered an ancient technology in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] called Space Bridges. Using the observatories of the ancients that used to reside in the Sea of Rust, Shockwave began searching for new planets that he could suck the life out of, and found [[Earth|one]] rich in raw energy. He also began experimenting on several [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticons]] which had started coming onto the planet's surface, and took three unusually intelligent Insecticons, [[Hardshell (Prime)|Hardshell]], [[Kickback (FOC)|Kickback]] and [[Sharpshot]], under his command. He later used them to capture [[Dinobot (FOC)|five Autobots]], whom he gave new forms based on the [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|large reptiles]] he saw on the planet.

After [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] was killed during siege on the Autobot's Ark, [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] took command of the Decepticons. The two argued over the use of a lake of Energon near the Space Bridge tower, and though Shockwave attempted to convince him of its potential usefulness, Starscream simply wanted to drain the lake. When [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] disrupted the fuel line leading to the tower, Shockwave unleashed an army of Insecticons upon them while he attempted to rectify the problem. He failed to do so, but luckily he had already built a replica tower in Kaon. Following [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s resurrection of Megatron, Shockwave went to Kaon meet him and informed him of his discovery of the Space Bridge and the planet they could plunder. Megatron subsequently went to retrieve [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]]'s power core so that they could power a craft to get the there, while Shockwave went to finalize the completion of the tower.

Later, Starscream infiltrated Shockwave's facility and watched as Shockwave and his Insecticons tortured [[Grimlock (WFC)|one of the Autobots]] he had experimented on, before he attempted to recruit Grimlock, which failed and resulted in the Autobot being freed. Shockwave decided to consider the breakout a test of Grimlock's new abilities, and monitored him closely as he fought his Insecticon minions, and proceeded to tear apart every one of them. Much later, Grimlock had attempted to attack Shockwave at the Space Bridge, but he was quickly restrained. Shockwave taunted Grimlock saying that he wouldn't create such a powerful weapon without a means to control it, calling him a pet, and contacted Megatron to let him know the tower was active and the portal was open. After Megatron assigned Shockwave to take charge of the Decepticons in his absence, Grimlock was enraged enough for him to transform into his Tyrannosaurus mode and attack Shockwave, tearing his left arm off and knocking him away with his tail. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers On Your Street''===
Shockwave arrived on [[You|your]] street from space in jet mode. He fought [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] and landed a blow against him while you watched through your blinds. Grimlock retaliated by transforming into dinosaur mode, the sight of which sent Shockwave flying away. {{storylink|Transformers On Your Street}}

==Commercial appearances==
:''Voice actor:'' [[Corey Burton]]''
[[Image:WFC Shockwave game.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Well done. Here come the test results: "You are a horrible person." That's what it says: a horrible person. We weren't even testing for that.]]
Megatron left Shockwave to handle an unknown battle when he arrived. Shockwave instructed Soundwave to transform into boombox mode and play [[The Touch]]! After a while, Starscream asked about Shockwave's choice of songs and was told once he got a higher hit percentage than Shockwave then he could choose a soundtrack. {{storylink|Commercial#War for Cybertron|GameStop's commercial for their Shockwave multiplayer exclusive}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I want him in the games until he dies playing. Acknowledge." "Acknowledged, Master Control." "End of line."]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01 / #003'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece laser cannon

: Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Shockwave transforms into a "Cybertronian mobile artillery" mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5mm post|hand-held]] "laser cannon" that's modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, and tabbing the cannon onto the revealed wrist socket. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large Y-shaped muzzle that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The muzzle stays on the cannon through friction and, depending on the [[quality control]], can fit rather loosely and slide off if pointed downward. (A bit of double-stick tape wrapped around the end of one of the barrels will help it stay in place without permanent changes.) The muzzle part can also be stored on Shockwave's back, forming some sort of jet-pack exhaust.

:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the Y-shaped muzzle part, effectively serving as an extension of the muzzle in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature "ear" panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).

:The figure has a "dramatic reveal" feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn't pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generations|Shockwave]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics. This mold was also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Fireflight (FOC)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Narrator|It is the year 2005...]]]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AM-29'''
**''Accessories:'' "Bido" Arms Micron

: Part of the ninth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Shockwave is a redeco/retool of his ''Fall of Cybertron'' toy, and is the first release of said toy in Japan. His wings have been retooled with additional 5mm posts and ports, and he has been redecoed to have a brighter, metallic shade of purple plastic. Additionally, he has brighter silver [[paint operation]]s, and some of his other paint operations have been replaced with customer-applied [[sticker]]s.

: Instead of his two-piece laser cannon, he now comes with an [[Arms Micron]], [[Bido]], who transforms from a robotic rhinoceros beetle into [[Sling Shock#Prime|Shockwave's cannon]] and vehicle fuselage. Bido features numerous 5mm ports and posts for mounting, but can only be used as a hand-held cannon, and is unable to replace Shockwave's hand. Sorry.
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===Beast Hunters===
[[Image:BHtoy Voyager Shockwave.jpg|thumb|300px|Shockwave's early attempt at indoctrinating the Predacons to the Decepticon cause involved wearing dragon costumes. It... didn't go over so well.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Voyager, 2013)
**''Series/number'': '''02 / 003'''
**''Accessories:'' Chest armor panel, 2 shoulder/foot armor panels

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime:]] [[Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a Cybertronian tank. He features numerous 5mm ports, such as his shoulder-pads, right hand, and right forearm in robot mode, and his feet in vehicle mode. His rear treads are made of rubberized plastic, and the left tread unfurls to become a hose that attaches to the permanently attached "[[Hyperflux Cannon]]" that makes up his left forearm. By repeatedly pressing down on the trigger on top of the cannon, the barrel of the cannon spins while opening and closing, revealing more of its translucent red tip.

:For accessories, he comes with three "beast armor" pieces—a three-eyed chest-plate and two claw-shaped panels—that can be attached to Shockwave in both robot and vehicle modes, with the "claw" pieces attaching to his shoulders and feet via 5mm post.

:His instructions forget to mention that the "spike" panels on his tread [[Kibble|backpack]] need to be swung up for robot [[show-accuracy]], and that the treaded portions themselves are on [[Slide joint|telescoping joints]], and need to be pulled apart and extended for tank mode. His instructions also include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 11|eleventh chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Beast Hunters'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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===Cyberverse===
[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)
**''Series/number'': '''03 / 007'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Missile]]

: Part of the third wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 ''Cyberverse'']] Commander Class toys, Shockwave is a [[Size class|smaller-scale]] mold. His right hand is compatible with [[C joint|3mm post]]s, and his left forearm is a "Hyperflux Cannon" that can launch its missile via pressure launch.

:This mold was later retooled to make [[Bludgeon (Prime)|Bludgeon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/CybCommShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Cyberverse Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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* '''Bombshock & Shockwave ''' (Commander 2-pack)
**''Accessories'': Missile

: A [[redeco]] of Shockwave in colors more reminiscent of his ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generation 1|precursor]], this version of Shockwave was only available as part of a "[[Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising|Predacons Rising]]" Commander Class 2-pack with [[Bombshock (Prime)|Bombshock]], which was [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] stores in the United States, and to Tesco and Carrefour stores in Europe.

:Curiously, like all ''Predacons Rising'' multi-packs featuring redecoed ''Cyberverse'' figures, this set doesn't identify the figures as ''Cyberverse'' products anywhere on the [[packaging]].

:As shown by an official [[stock photography|stock photo]]<ref name="targetlisting">[http://www.target.com/p/transformers-predacons-command-shockwave-figure/-/A-14575734 Target listing] for the Shockwave/Bombshock set, depicting the packaging with mixed up names.</ref>, the packaging in its original presentation featured the name "Shockwave" in front of Bombshock, who is placed on the left, and "Bombshock" in front of Shockwave, who is placed on the right. By the time the two-pack hit stores, this was remedied by stickers with the correct names covering up the wrong ones.<ref name="stickers">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/953415-predacon-rising-bombshock-shockwave-found.html "Predacon Rising Bombshock and Shockwave found"] thread at TFW2005, showing the stickers.</ref>

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/PRShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on ''Predacons Rising'' Shockwave at TFU.info]''

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*'''Shockwave's Lab''' (SDCC 2013 exclusive)

*'''Shockwave's Lab''' (Cybertron-Con 2013 exclusive)
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===Go!===
*'''Hunter Shockwave''' ([[April 27|04–27]]–13)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G13'''
**''Accessories:'' Chest armor panel, 2 shoulder/foot armor panels

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)|Go!]]'' toys, Hunter Shockwave is a redeco of the "Beast Hunters" Voyager Class Shockwave toy, and is cast in a darker, metallic shade of purple plastic. He features additional metallic blue paint applications. His armor pieces are now black.

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==Notes==
* In the map of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" included in ''[[Transformers Vault]]'', Shockwave came from [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]], which explains why he took control of it during the war.
* As noted above, Shockwave's model is usable in ''War for Cybertron'' multiplayer as the Retaliator-type chassis for [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]]-class characters. His parts are also available for Scientists in ''Fall of Cybertron'', now classified as Defender-type components.
* Shockwave is usable in both the Autobot and Decepticon versions of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|''War for Cybertron'' games for the DS]]. He is used only for multiplayer, bonus missions and Arena mode in the Autobot version and used in Multiplayer, Arena mode, and campaign in the Decepticon version.
* In the XBOX 360/PS3 versions of War for Cybertron, Shockwave's left arm is his Plasma Cannon, but in the DS version, it's his ''right'' arm.
* The GameStop ''War for Cybertron'' commercial describes Shockwave as second-in-command of the Decepticons, and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] is never officially referred to as such.
* For said commercial, Shockwave was voiced by [[Corey Burton]], voice actor of [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1]] and [[Shockwave (Animated)|Animated]] Shockwaves. He later lamented over [http://www.coreyburton.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=853&sid=3992b18086e21d8f6face60940505757 a forum post] that the performance was so rushed and the "gag" nature so out of character, that it hardly even sounded like him: "Two different sessions; and while they were awfully nice to work with, I have to say that the gag line was written and directed completely off-character. Since it was all supposed to be pretty "camp" anyway, and it had to be wedged-into a space that wasn't even there in the initial cut, I just went along with it. Figured it's just a silly bit of hype, that wasn't worth taking seriously enough to fuss over."
* The aforementioned commercial also indicates that Shockwave is evidently a fan of [[Stan Bush]].
* According to his [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] bio, Shockwave's emotions sometimes get the better of him, leading to irrational behavior. He also hopes that one day his work will let him reformat all Cybertronians to a new form of existence and ideally become ruler of Cybertron in the process. Looks like Megatron's hunch wasn't far off...
* Although Shockwave is a Jet in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, he's a ground vehicle in the DS Version. This is most probably because the mission he is unlocked in features his Autobot counterpart, [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], a Heavy Ground vehicle. Shockwave's increasable stats are, however, those of a Flying Vehicle.
* In the games, Shockwave is a jet while Megatron is a tank; in "Prime", this is reversed: Megatron is a jet and Shockwave a tank.
* In the Japanese dub of ''Prime'', actor [[Kenta Miyake]] channels the unique personality of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] from the Japanese dub of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] in that he's a grizzled old man with a gravelly voice and a short temper. Unlike the the Japanese Generation 1 Shockwave, ''this'' Shockwave has a new verbal tic in which he endlessly punctuates sentences by bellowing the word ''"Shock!"''

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryvala''' (Взрывала, "Blaster")

==References==
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[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Go! Decepticons]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
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Bruticus (WFC)

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:''Bruticus is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[File:FOC-Bruticusart.jpg|thumb|300px|It remains to be seen if he is capable of kicking Superion's behind.]]

'''Bruticus''' was the first [[combiner]] created by the mad scientist [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. For all his strength and power, however, the monstrous gestalt has only the most rudimentary mind, capable of wanton destruction and little else.

Bruticus is the combined form of five [[Combaticon (WFC)|Combaticons]]:

*[[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] (torso)
*[[Brawl (WFC)|Brawl]] (left leg)
*[[Vortex (FOC)|Vortex]] (left arm)
*[[Swindle (FOC)|Swindle]] (right leg)
*[[Blast Off (FOC)|Blast Off]] (right arm)

He is also known as '''Bruticus Maximus'''.

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Shockwave created Bruticus Maximus when working in [[Crystal City]]. Though Bruticus's individual components were intelligent, the combined form was a monster who had trouble telling friend from foe, and he was put into stasis.

Following Crystal City's destruction during the war with the [[Autobot]]s, Bruticus was revived and was ordered to serve on the battlefield at [[Praxus]]. During this battle, he took wounds that would prove to be fatal to any other Transformer, and survived, albeit heavily injured. He would not be so lucky during his deployment at [[Kalis]], with [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] and [[Sideswipe (WFC)|Sideswipe]] dismembering Bruticus to the point it was believed he would never combine again. Sideswipe boasted he tore off his head. Not even this would destroy the combiner for good; Bruticus later saw action at the forefront of the [[Nova Cronum]] massacre.{{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
{{voiceactor|[[Nolan North]]}}

[[File:FOC-Bruticus.jpg|thumb|left|200px|In the words of Victor Sullivan: "I'll be go to hell."]]
Bruticus was formed by the Combaticons when they were making a last ditch effort to salvage a mission to capture a large Autobot energon transport. After the team disabled the anti-air guns, the got their dropship close enough for all five of them to depart onto the ship and combine. Bruticus's raw strength allowed him to easily eliminate the transport's crew, but the damage he did to the ship caused it to crash land.

[[File:FOC-Bruticus-Game.jpg|thumb|200px|]]

Bruticus was later formed again when [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] launched a mission to retake [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]]. He didn't do much during the mission beyond forcing open a huge door that allowed Megatron and other Decepticons enter the facility that Autobots kept Trypticon in, as the door proved so heavy that Bruticus had to stay in one place to keep it open.

Bruticus was last seen during the Decepticon attack on the Ark, where he launched an attack on the ship's exterior, killing most of the crew he came across and damaging its fuel storage before being confronted by Jazz and Jetfire, who managed to defeat him and knock him off the ship. It's unknown if he survived. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}

{{note|Bruticus can be downloaded or pre-ordered in colors homaging his [[Bruticus (G1)|namesake]]'s [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] colors, but he only wears the colors during chapter 8 of the campaign.'' }}
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===''Transformers Online''===
[[File:TFOnlineBruticus.jpg|thumb|right|]]
{{storylink|Transformers Online}} {{charstubgame}}

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==Toys==
===Generations===
{{anchor|SDCCBrut}}
[[File:Generationstoy-SDCCBruticus.jpg|thumb|300px|They said it couldn't be done.]]
*'''Decepticon Bruticus''' (multi-pack, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Sonic Cannon

: ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations:]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is a [[San Diego Comic-Con#2012|San Diego Comic-Con 2012]]-[[exclusive]] multi-pack containing all five Combaticons in game-accurate colors. While [[Onslaught (WFC)#Generations|Onslaught]] forms the torso, the remaining team members can serve as any of the four limbs, though the official configuration has [[Vortex (FOC)#Generations|Vortex]] as the left arm, [[Blast Off (FOC)#Generations|Blast Off]] as the right arm, [[Brawl (WFC)#Generations|Decepticon Brawl]] as the left leg, and [[Swindle (FOC)#Generations|Swindle]] as the right leg. The individual weapons the Combaticons have can be combined into a "[[sonic cannon]]" for Bruticus to wield via [[5mm post]].

: These toys were [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' [[Bruticus (G1)#WFC|Bruticus]] and [[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Ruination (FOC)|Ruination]].

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[[File:Generationstoy-Bruticus.jpg|thumb|300px|For those who aren't fans of beige.]]
*Part 1 of 5: '''[[Onslaught (WFC)#Retail|Onslaught]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*Part 2 of 5: '''[[Blast Off (FOC)#Retail|Blast Off]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*Part 3 of 5: '''[[Vortex (FOC)#Retail|Vortex]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*Part 4 of 5: '''[[Swindle (FOC)#Retail|Swindle]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
*Part 5 of 5: '''[[Brawl (WFC)#Retail|Decepticon Brawl]]''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Sonic Cannon

: The mass-retail release of ''Fall of Cybertron'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is created by combining the five Combaticons, which were only available separately as part of the second wave of 2012-onwards ''Generations'' Deluxe Class toys. They each feature more colorful decos.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/Bruticus/bruticus.htm More information on retail Bruticus at TFU.info]''

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===Platinum Edition===
*'''Grimlock vs Decepticon Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Accessories'': Sonic Cannon

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' "Decepticon Bruticus" is a seemingly-identical re-release of his San Diego Comic-Con 2012 toy. He comes with a redeco of ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Grimlock (WFC)#Platinum Edition|Grimlock]].

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==Notes==
* Early on in ''Exodus'', Bruticus Maximus and [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] are referred to as "[[Constructicon (WFC)|Constructicons]]". The Constructicons here are a larger team than normal, but given that this description shortly follows a paragraph talking about definite, actual Constructicons and that the Combaticons' team name IS mentioned later, this seems a likely error by [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] or [[Alex Irvine]].
* Bruticus' head is available in ''Fall of Cybertron'' multiplayer as an Omega-type component for [[Destroyer (FOC)|Destroyer]]-class characters.
* Bruticus appears at the end of a chapter that focuses on the Combaticons, where his strength is needed to punch through the Autobot lines. His primary weapon is his melee attack with his bare hands, and he can throw three different melee attacks at once, unlike most other characters in the game. He also has a flamethrower that destroys most enemies in one hit and reloads instantly (and doesn't require the player to collect ammo) and he can also use Vortex's spinning rotor blades as a shield. In addition, he has the ability to punch the ground to send a shockwave at his enemies, destroying them instantly (this ability recharges quickly, and while it can be hard to aim the shockwave is so big it doesn't matter). On the other hand, Bruticus is (understandably) the slowest character in the game, and can't jump, boost, or dash. This means he can't avoid damage unless he uses his shield. This isn't much of a weakness since he can keep shooting his flamethrower without having to reload, his melee attack takes out any opponent in one hit, he has ten times as much health as a normal character and his energon shields recharge very quickly. Dying while using him isn't very likely. When he's fought as a boss, he also has the ability to fire artillery shells from the cannons on his back, which the player can't do while using him.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bruticus''' (ブルーティカス ''Burūtikasu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Booster''' (布斯達 ''Bù Sz Dá'', Taiwan)
*''Russian:'' '''Grubikus''' (Грубикус)

[[Category:Combaticons]]
[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Transformers Online Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Decepticons]]

Strafe (TF 2010)

2013-06-15T01:08:59Z

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{{disambig3|Strafe}}
:''Strafe is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toyline.]]''

[[Image:TF2010toy-Strafe.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Now in Peppermint!]]

While '''Strafe''' is usually a pretty nice guy, other Autobots tend to keep away from him, especially during battle. This is because he's ''way'' too easily startled, and when scared, responds by attacking everything around him until he burns himself out. Nothing is safe around Strafe, not even sizzling bacon, for any sound can set this Autobot off in a terribly violent way.

==Toys==
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
*'''Strafe''' (Voyager Class, 2011)

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager-class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mindwipe]], Strafe transforms into a stealth fighter jet, similar to an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-117A Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawk]]. He has two flip-out swords/daggers under his arms that he can deploy to use as weapons. As part of his transformation, bending his wings back in robot mode activates a Mech Alive gear-driven feature where the tips of the wings retract and four small blades reveal themselves along the edge of the wing. Strafe's paint app budget went into the very large Autobot [[insignia]] he wears across his wings, which is quite possibly the largest insignia ever on a [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'']] [[toy]]. Strafe is sold as part of "[[Reveal the Shield]]", a [[subline imprint]] featuring [[rubsign]]s on all its releases. Y'know, just in case his wings didn't make his faction clear enough.

:Strafe, like the other toys using the same mold, can be perched upon by [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]], [[Sunspot]], and the exclusive [[Smokescreen (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Smokescreen]]. Except they're all Decepticons, so it would be terribly inappropriate fraternization.

:This mold was also redecoed as the Tokyo Toy Show [[exclusive]] ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Dreadwing]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Strafe at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*When Strafe's bio went up on the official website, it used the adjective [[Over-Run (PCC)|spastic]] to describe him. This was later changed to "twitchy." Hmmmm.
*Almost all non-toy-only characters under the [[Reveal the Shield]] subline (as a spiritual successor to [[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]) have been G1 characters. Therefore, this Strafe may be [[Strafe (G1)|G1 Strafe]], but until he appears in fiction it's ambiguous.

[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]

Mindwipe (ROTF)

2013-06-15T01:06:48Z

Phasma Felis: /* Toys */ Added anchors to Skystalker and Dreadwing links

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{{disambig3|Mindwipe}}
:''Mindwipe is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Mindwipeindigo_rotf.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Don't hate me because I'm beautiful.]]

'''Mindwipe''' isn't like the other Decepticons. While they focus on attacking your body, he prefers to go for the mind. Using the power of hypnosis, he subverts the programming and wills of his opponents and directs them to perform his dirty work. This makes him very much a hands-off individual. Staying aloft and away from the action below, he allows his near-zombified minions to fight his battles for him. The only being immune to his abilities is [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-bearer. But when the universe shuts a door, it opens a window, and if Mindwipe can't attack the Autobot leader directly...well, his nearest and dearest work just as well.

While his powers have a scientific basis, he likes to pretend they have ''spookier'' origins. Between that and his extensive knowledge of Cybertron's supernatural lore, he's able to scare the more superstitious Transformers into thinking he's some kind of boogeyman! His closest comrade is, [[Chaos Trinity |unsurprisingly]], [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] the skull-faced samurai looker.<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Battle Bio]</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Cyber Missions''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English), [[Octavio Rojas]] (Latin American-Spanish)

[[Image:CyberMissions5-Mindwipe.jpg|left|thumb|300px|TEAM MINDWIPE]]

When [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] stumbled into the cave where Mindwipe had been hiding out, Mindwipe promptly hypnotised the Autobot and made him start gathering up the [[energon]] crystals which littered the cave floor. This situation didn't last for long, as Optimus Prime came in search of Ironhide and blasted Mindwipe from the ceiling. Mindwipe's blustering at this unwanted intrusion was interrupted by a punch from Prime. Recovering, he responded by trying to hypnotise Prime as well, but his mojo was not strong enough to overcome Prime's will. Mindwipe transformed and attempted to flee, only to be blasted by Optimus. His hold over Ironhide was broken. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 5|Cyber Missions #5}}

Mindwipe interrogated [[Jack (ROTF)|Jack]] to find out the location of some energon, tossing the human aside once he had the information. As he took off, he announced the energon would soon be all his, which earned him a correction from [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. When they reached the convoy, Mindwipe turned his hypnotic abilities on [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], but he and Starscream began bickering again, allowing Sideswipe to use some rock and roll to break Mindwipe's concentration. Ratchet grabbed Mindwipe and, dumping him into the energon trailer, gave him a short jolt to paralyze him, before dumping both trailer and Mindwipe off the nearest cliff. Mindwipe plummeted towards the ground while pleading for his leader to save him, but Starscream told him to save himself, and went after the energon instead. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 10|Cyber Missions #10}}

Megatron led the Decepticons on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. It was an Autobot trap. Mindwipe tried to hypnotize [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], but Bumblebee covered his ears and talked over Mindwipe's voice, nullifying the effect. The two fought hand to hand until an army of the Autobots' human allies surrounded the battlefield. Optimus Prime gave each Decepticon a choice: Leave Earth or be destroyed. Mindwipe and the other Decepticons chose to leave Earth. {{storylink|Decepticons Attack}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===

Mindwipe was part of a raiding party assembled by [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] at Megatron's command, along with [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]] and [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]]. They attempted to invade a [[NEST]] facility, but were spotted in advance thanks to a tip provided by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], who saw Bludgeon as a potential rival. When [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] emerged from the facility with his new [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]]-inspired armor, Mindwipe and the others beat a hasty retreat. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated}}

===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' comics===
Under [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s command, Mindwipe and a number of other Decepticons attacked [[Sam Witwicky]] in [[Philadelphia]] in order to retrieve the rogue [[scrap drone]] [[Brains]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} As Sam was under the protection of the Autobots, a battle broke out between Starscream's troops and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]]. Mindwipe tried to pierce through Wheeljack's personal [[force field]], but with little success. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:Mindwipe_ROTF_Voyager_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|One, one stealth jet. Ah ah ah.]]
*'''Mindwipe''' (Voyager, 2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-25'''

[[Image:ROTF_Skystalker_Mindwipe_combined.JPG|thumb|160px|left|Get off my back, hitchhiker!]]

:Mindwipe transforms from a bat-like robot into a fighter plane similar to a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-117A Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawk]] stealth ground attack aircraft. The top of the fuselage sports a symbol that's loosely based on the [[United States Air Force|US Air Force]] roundel, replacing the star in the center with a Decepticon [[insignia]] (an identical symbol can be found on Scout Class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]]).
:His wings are decked out in [[Cyberglyphics]], the first three of which translate as "WYR" according to a cypher that was used in several official instances, while the fourth one was commonly found on ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class [[packaging]] prior to the ''[[N.E.S.T. Global Alliance]]'' [[subline imprint]], so they're probably not supposed to mean anything. He has two flip-out swords/daggers slung under his arms that he can deploy to use as weapons. As part of his transformation, bending his wings back in robot mode activates a [[Mech Alive]] gear-driven feature where the tips of the wings retract and four small blades reveal themselves along the edge of the wing. Although not noted in the instructions, the landing gear on his feet can extend to make him more stable. Mindwipe is designed to combine with the Scout-class figure [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]] (and other toys using the Skystalker mold); when they are both in vehicle mode, Skystalker plugs into Mindwipe's top via two pegs, allowing Skystalker a piggy-back style transportation on Mindwipe's back similar to a Space Shuttle on the back of a Boeing 747. When Mindwipe is in robot mode, the pegs allow Skystalker (in either mode) to perch on Mindwipe's arm.
:This toy was listed on Hasbro's website as "Mindswipe", although the toy's description used the correct spelling.

:This mold was later redecoed as the Tokyo Toy Show [[exclusive]] ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Dreadwing]] and [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]] of the 2010 toyline.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Mindwipe/mindwipe.htm More information on Mindwipe at TFU.info]''
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==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category:Cyber Missions characters]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]

Dreadwing (G2)

2013-06-15T01:02:22Z

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{{disambig3|Dreadwing}}
:''Dreadwing is a [[Decepticon]] [[Triple Changer]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Dreadwing-g2-packageart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|RUN ITS DREADWING]]
{{quote|New '''Dreadwing''' Is punishing His Gatling gun is illin'! This Decepticon bomber's a Transformer-rama, A three-in-one villain that's chillin'! 
Combat tank and sonic jet Transform into [[Smokescreen (G2)|double-trouble robots]] Their missiles go boom Spelling certain doom As they take apart the awesome [[Autobot]]s!|Rap lyrics from the G2 Dreadwing [[commercial]]}}

==Fiction==
===''G-2'' mini-comics and story pages===
[[Image:JG2DreadwingSmokescreenMinicomic.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Rumble, Laserbeak: eject ... oh wait wrong bot.]]

Dreadwing, by nature, was a pacifist. He loathed war and chose not to get involved. However, once he realized that the wars on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] would never end, he was forced to take a stand. Not being of outstanding intelligence, [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]] was able to manipulate him into siding with the Decepticons. He coerced Dreadwing into believing that if he helped the Decepticons win the Generation 2 wars, then all war would end on Cybertron. Secretly, Dreadwing preferred neither side and desired to obliterate them all. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}}

During a decisive battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], Megatron managed to gain the upper hand after a surprise attack by [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]] crippled Prime's weaponry. Defenseless, Megatron ordered an aerial assault from Dreadwing and Smokescreen. The pair swooped down and bombarded Optimus Prime with missiles, nearly killing him. Their enemy virtually dead, they left the killing blow to Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #10}}

Later, when Megatron commanded his all-out assault on the Autobots, Dreadwing joined in. After Megatron's defeat, Dreadwing fled into deep space with the rest of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 6}}
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===''15 Go! Go!''===
As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] sought out [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Battle Convoy]] with [[Teletraan 15]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] aboard, {{storylink|Steeljaw Volume}} Dreadwing and his partner Smokescreen attacked them in the hopes of being led back to the other Autobots. Battle Convoy appeared and ended the battle by cutting off one of Dreadwing's wings with his sword. {{storylink|Battle Convoy Volume}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Thousands of years ago, Dreadwing served under the command of [[Turmoil]] when their second-in-command [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] violated orders. Deadlock attacked the Autobots when Turmoil ordered him not to, and then executed a fellow Decepticon who planned on reporting his insubordination. Deadlock tried to rally Dreadwing and several other soldiers from Turmoil's forces under his new leadership. Dreadwing and his comrades refused, and turned Deadlock over to Turmoil to answer for his attempted mutiny. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}}

After the Chaos War, Dreadwing was among the Decepticons on Cybertron when they, the Autobots and the [[NAIL]]s attempted to rebuild their society. When Megatron returned to lead the Decepticon and rise up against the new government, however, Dreadwing and his former captain Turmoil were among the 'Cons who joined him {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Before he could participate in the uprising, though, Dreadwing was requisitioned by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to accompany him to the former site of [[Crystal City]]. Dreadwing was shocked to discover the city was still standing, despite the fact that it should've been destroyed at least twice over. He was more surprised when Shockwave shot him in the back, killing him. He was even MORE surprised when he didn't die, but was restored to life by the unique properties latent in Crystal City thanks to Shockwave's experiments. {{storylink|Shockwaves}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2DreadwingToy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Dreadwing loves it when Smokescreen enters him from behind.]]
*'''Dreadwing''' (Decepticon, 1994)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TRF-10'''
**''Accessories:'' 12 missiles

:Dreadwing transforms into a "flying wing" style stealth bomber similar to a [[Wikipedia:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit|Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit]] with underslung six-missile gatling cannon. He can also transform into a treaded "tank" mode. In jet form, he can combine with Smokescreen's jet mode to make a complete aircraft. For some reason he came with an Autobot-style instruction book that instructed you to put Smokescreen's forehead sticker on the center of Dreadwing's face.

: The same mold is used by [[BB]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]], and [[Gigant Bomb]]. The mold was also [[:Image:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|intended]] to be used for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in ''Generation 2'', but was never released.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Dreadwing/dreadwing.htm More information on Dreadwing at TFU.info]
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===Transformers===
{{anchor|TokyoToyShow}}
[[Image:TokyoToyShowDreadwing.jpg|thumb|300px|Trading his giant gatling gun for shivs doesn't seem like the best exchange.]]
*'''Dreadwing & Smokescreen''' (2010)

: Available [[exclusive]]ly at the Tokyo Toy Show 2010, this Dreadwing & Smokescreen set is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]] and Scout class [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]] respectively. [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Masu Yoshi]]'s inspiration for this set apparently stemmed from a desire to compete with [[BotCon 2010]]'s ''Generation 2'' theme for its exclusive toys.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/314218-g2-2010-dreadwing-smokescreen-gallery.html#post5009658 Japanese fan masabon reports on TakaraTomy designer Masu Yoshi's inspiration for the Dreadwing & Smokescreen set at TFW2005.com]</ref>

:Besides the obvious colour changes, the live-action movie Decepticon [[insignia]]s have been replaced with ''Generation 2'' Decepticon insignia.

:Dreadwing transforms from a bat-like robot into something similar to a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-117A Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawk]] stealth ground attack aircraft. He has two flip-out swords/daggers slung under his arms that he can deploy to use as weapons. As part of his transformation, bending his wings back in robot mode activates a [[Mech Alive]] gear-driven feature where the tips of the wings retract and four small blades reveal themselves along the edge of the wing. Although not noted in the instructions, his feet can pivot to make him more stable.

:In vehicle mode, Smokescreen can attach on top of Dreadwing's alternate mode via two pegs. This echoes the combination feature of the original toys.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]].
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==Notes==
[[Image:Fram 02.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Insert ''"Company slogan joke"'' here]]
* Although his American and Japanese bios imply that he is a unique character, his physical model was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the basis for [[Darkwing]]'s [[Darkwing#Generation 2|upgraded form]] in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Marvel ''Generation 2'' comics]].
* [[AFCG Inc]] used Dreadwing for one of their print ads. The result is nothing short of amusing.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dreadwing''' (ドレッドウイング ''Doreddouingu'')
*''European:'' '''Ace Evader''', '''Stealth Assault'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/g2storypages.php?dgallery_show=g2story/G2StoryPage3a.jpg English translation of G2 story page]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/g2scans/G2Trans10.jpg Japanese G2 minicomics #10]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry8TupFxILU Dreadwing commercial on YouTube]

[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Dreadwing (G2)

2013-06-15T01:00:21Z

Phasma Felis: /* Transformers */ Added anchor template to the Toyko Toy Show version

{{factions|decepticong2}}
{{disambig3|Dreadwing}}
:''Dreadwing is a [[Decepticon]] [[Triple Changer]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Dreadwing-g2-packageart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|RUN ITS DREADWING]]
{{quote|New '''Dreadwing''' Is punishing His Gatling gun is illin'! This Decepticon bomber's a Transformer-rama, A three-in-one villain that's chillin'! 
Combat tank and sonic jet Transform into [[Smokescreen (G2)|double-trouble robots]] Their missiles go boom Spelling certain doom As they take apart the awesome [[Autobot]]s!|Rap lyrics from the G2 Dreadwing [[commercial]]}}

==Fiction==
===''G-2'' mini-comics and story pages===
[[Image:JG2DreadwingSmokescreenMinicomic.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Rumble, Laserbeak: eject ... oh wait wrong bot.]]

Dreadwing, by nature, was a pacifist. He loathed war and chose not to get involved. However, once he realized that the wars on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] would never end, he was forced to take a stand. Not being of outstanding intelligence, [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]] was able to manipulate him into siding with the Decepticons. He coerced Dreadwing into believing that if he helped the Decepticons win the Generation 2 wars, then all war would end on Cybertron. Secretly, Dreadwing preferred neither side and desired to obliterate them all. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}}

During a decisive battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], Megatron managed to gain the upper hand after a surprise attack by [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]] crippled Prime's weaponry. Defenseless, Megatron ordered an aerial assault from Dreadwing and Smokescreen. The pair swooped down and bombarded Optimus Prime with missiles, nearly killing him. Their enemy virtually dead, they left the killing blow to Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #10}}

Later, when Megatron commanded his all-out assault on the Autobots, Dreadwing joined in. After Megatron's defeat, Dreadwing fled into deep space with the rest of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 6}}
{{-}}

===''15 Go! Go!''===
As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] sought out [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Battle Convoy]] with [[Teletraan 15]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] aboard, {{storylink|Steeljaw Volume}} Dreadwing and his partner Smokescreen attacked them in the hopes of being led back to the other Autobots. Battle Convoy appeared and ended the battle by cutting off one of Dreadwing's wings with his sword. {{storylink|Battle Convoy Volume}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Thousands of years ago, Dreadwing served under the command of [[Turmoil]] when their second-in-command [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] violated orders. Deadlock attacked the Autobots when Turmoil ordered him not to, and then executed a fellow Decepticon who planned on reporting his insubordination. Deadlock tried to rally Dreadwing and several other soldiers from Turmoil's forces under his new leadership. Dreadwing and his comrades refused, and turned Deadlock over to Turmoil to answer for his attempted mutiny. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}}

After the Chaos War, Dreadwing was among the Decepticons on Cybertron when they, the Autobots and the [[NAIL]]s attempted to rebuild their society. When Megatron returned to lead the Decepticon and rise up against the new government, however, Dreadwing and his former captain Turmoil were among the 'Cons who joined him {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Before he could participate in the uprising, though, Dreadwing was requisitioned by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to accompany him to the former site of [[Crystal City]]. Dreadwing was shocked to discover the city was still standing, despite the fact that it should've been destroyed at least twice over. He was more surprised when Shockwave shot him in the back, killing him. He was even MORE surprised when he didn't die, but was restored to life by the unique properties latent in Crystal City thanks to Shockwave's experiments. {{storylink|Shockwaves}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2DreadwingToy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Dreadwing loves it when Smokescreen enters him from behind.]]
*'''Dreadwing''' (Decepticon, 1994)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TRF-10'''
**''Accessories:'' 12 missiles

:Dreadwing transforms into a "flying wing" style stealth bomber similar to a [[Wikipedia:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit|Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit]] with underslung six-missile gatling cannon. He can also transform into a treaded "tank" mode. In jet form, he can combine with Smokescreen's jet mode to make a complete aircraft. For some reason he came with an Autobot-style instruction book that instructed you to put Smokescreen's forehead sticker on the center of Dreadwing's face.

: The same mold is used by [[BB]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]], and [[Gigant Bomb]]. The mold was also [[:Image:G2toy ATB megs and screamer.jpg|intended]] to be used for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in ''Generation 2'', but was never released.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Dreadwing/dreadwing.htm More information on Dreadwing at TFU.info]
{{-}}

===Transformers===
{{anchor:TokyoToyShow}}
[[Image:TokyoToyShowDreadwing.jpg|thumb|300px|Trading his giant gatling gun for shivs doesn't seem like the best exchange.]]
*'''Dreadwing & Smokescreen''' (2010)

: Available [[exclusive]]ly at the Tokyo Toy Show 2010, this Dreadwing & Smokescreen set is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]] and Scout class [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]] respectively. [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Masu Yoshi]]'s inspiration for this set apparently stemmed from a desire to compete with [[BotCon 2010]]'s ''Generation 2'' theme for its exclusive toys.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/314218-g2-2010-dreadwing-smokescreen-gallery.html#post5009658 Japanese fan masabon reports on TakaraTomy designer Masu Yoshi's inspiration for the Dreadwing & Smokescreen set at TFW2005.com]</ref>

:Besides the obvious colour changes, the live-action movie Decepticon [[insignia]]s have been replaced with ''Generation 2'' Decepticon insignia.

:Dreadwing transforms from a bat-like robot into something similar to a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-117A Nighthawk|F-117 Nighthawk]] stealth ground attack aircraft. He has two flip-out swords/daggers slung under his arms that he can deploy to use as weapons. As part of his transformation, bending his wings back in robot mode activates a [[Mech Alive]] gear-driven feature where the tips of the wings retract and four small blades reveal themselves along the edge of the wing. Although not noted in the instructions, his feet can pivot to make him more stable.

:In vehicle mode, Smokescreen can attach on top of Dreadwing's alternate mode via two pegs. This echoes the combination feature of the original toys.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Strafe (TF 2010)|Strafe]].
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==Notes==
[[Image:Fram 02.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Insert ''"Company slogan joke"'' here]]
* Although his American and Japanese bios imply that he is a unique character, his physical model was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the basis for [[Darkwing]]'s [[Darkwing#Generation 2|upgraded form]] in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Marvel ''Generation 2'' comics]].
* [[AFCG Inc]] used Dreadwing for one of their print ads. The result is nothing short of amusing.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dreadwing''' (ドレッドウイング ''Doreddouingu'')
*''European:'' '''Ace Evader''', '''Stealth Assault'''

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/g2storypages.php?dgallery_show=g2story/G2StoryPage3a.jpg English translation of G2 story page]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/g2scans/G2Trans10.jpg Japanese G2 minicomics #10]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry8TupFxILU Dreadwing commercial on YouTube]

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Laserbeak (G1)

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:''Laserbeak is a [[Decepticon]] [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Mini-Cassette]] and a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Laserbeak-calendar.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Recognizable as the one who does not cannon-blast Omega Supreme.]]

'''Laserbeak''' is not usually found on the front lines of battle. His chosen role is that of the spy, lurking in unseen corners and inconspicuous perches, snatching up any useful information he can to relay to his [[Soundwave (G1)|superiors]]. He has also been known to serve as an interrogator, using his lasers to carve up helpless prisoners to extract anything and everything they know. On occasion he's even played the role of assassin, striking quickly at unsuspecting (and particularly vulnerable) targets, and vanishing in a flash in the chaos following the attack.

He much prefers this "hide and sneak" tactic, as to his core, Laserbeak is a coward. Should his weapon's energy reserves start running dry, he starts running for the hills. A sufficiently big threat will also send him screaming off for the horizon at top speed. His self-preservation habit even dictates his attitude towards Decepticon leadership power-shifts: he basically allies himself with whoever's in charge at the moment, a loyalty that can vanish almost instantly once the reins of power change.

{{bigquote|Lens-headed sneak!|[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]|[[The Transformers (PS2)|''The Transformers'']]}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:Introdump decepticons marvelus01.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Laserbeak ''can'' talk, but he just prefers to avoid moments like these.]]
Four million years ago, [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and a group of Decepticons (which included Laserbeak) attempted to hijack the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], only to fail and fall into deactivation sleep for four million years. In [[1984]], the detonation of the volcano, [[Mount St. Hilary]], reactivated the [[Autobot]]s and Decepticons, unleashing their war on [[Earth]]. Laserbeak was sent to spy on the Autobots, and located a group of them during an outing to a drive-in movie theater. With this information, the Decepticons attacked. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} Soon after, Laserbeak participated in a raid on [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant]] and helped use their bounty to build a [[Fortress Sinister|new headquarters atop a cliffside]]. After construction's completion, Megatron learned of the location of a human who could help the Decepticons convert Earth fuel to a form they could consume, and their leader sent Laserbeak and the others to [[S. Witwicky Auto Repairs & Tow Service]] to retrieve him. However, the Autobots were waiting for them and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] easily repelled Laserbeak's attacks. {{storylink|Power Play!}} Laserbeak returned with the Decepticons to their headquarters with their target, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

[[Image:RaidersoftheLastArk-Laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Pride comes before a fowl.]]
It was discovered that after the Autobots crash-landed on Earth, a rescue ship was sent after them which was buried somewhere in [[United Kingdom|England]]. Laserbeak was among the Decepticons who flocked to the ship in an effort to seize it, but he was fired upon by an [[Ark shuttlecraft]] cannon and ultimately fled with his peers. {{storylink|Man of Iron (issue)|Man of Iron}}

''After [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] betrayed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Laserbeak was among the Decepticons who Megatron assembled to take the traitor down.'' {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} ''Later, Megatron staged a full-scale assault on the crashlanded Ark. After boasting loudly, Laserbeak was the first casualty, having been blown to bits by Optimus Prime.'' {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}}

The Decepticons' captive, Sparkplug Witwicky, succeeded in converting Earth fuel into a digestible form for the Decepticons, and with Megatron's forces fully charged, they attacked the Ark ''once again''. Laserbeak and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] were the first to burst through the Ark's hull, but Laserbeak's glory was shortlived. [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] duped him with a visual trick, and the condor fled in fear. Laserbeak was not seen for the duration of the battle. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} Despite Sparkplug Witwicky's assistance, he'd secretly poisoned the Decepticons' converted fuel, resulting in a coup by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] who nursed the fallen Decepticons back to health and subjugated Megatron. Either Laserbeak or Buzzsaw was present during this time.{{storylink|The Worse of Two Evils!}}

[[Image:Laserbeakwarriorschool.jpg|left|thumb|Laserbeak is Soundwave's bitch.]]
During Shockwave's rule, the new Decepticon leader sent [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (with Laserbeak stowed) to infiltrate [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One]], where they were carried inside in cassette deck mode by plant workers [[Ferdy and Gabe]]. Once inside, the two quickly besieged the plant's controls and enslaved its workers. {{storylink|Warrior School!}} Laserbeak served many functions during the Decepticons' occupation of this plant, such as squawking, heating up the workers' pizzas, and delivering recorded messages to the [[human]] military poised outside. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} Laserbeak later accompanied Soundwave and a few of the other cassette-tape Decepticons to aid their impostor Optimus Prime's ambush of the Autobots, though all of them were easily defeated once the real Optimus Prime was restored. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], who was chasing an escaped Ravage, was surrounded by Decepticons in the wilderness. Laserbeak brought the Autobots a memento of their captured friend... an arm! The condor teased the shocked Autobots, telling them that if they wanted the rest of their friend, they knew where to find him. Sensing that there was a trap set for the Autobots, Optimus Prime insisted on springing Bumblebee on his own. Optimus traveled to the Decepticons' hideout, punched Laserbeak in the jaw, and freed Bumblebee.'' {{storylink|Crisis of Command!}} ''During the [[Dinobot Hunt!|Dinobot Hunt]], Laserbeak was charged with watching the progress of the Autobots as they tried to subdue [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]]. He was ordered to not engage his enemies, and after a skirmish he was buried under some rubble. Acting commander Soundwave eventually uncovered him.'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

[[Image:Laserbeakdeterminescommand.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Autobots pass the Matrix, Decepticons pass the Laserbeak.]]
Unlike the [[Seeker (body-type)|Decepticon Planes]], Soundwave, Laserbeak, and the other animal cassettes remained more loyal to Megatron than to Shockwave, and so when the former [[Decepticon leader]] was discovered in a coal mine, they arrived swiftly to refuel and reclaim him. {{storylink|I, Robot-Master!}} One of Megatron's first acts upon returning to the Decepticons was to send Laserbeak and Buzzsaw to retrieve Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp. However, he got an irritating surprise when Shockwave decided to accompany the jets. {{Storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} Soon, Megatron attacked the Ark while seemingly all of the Autobots were attacking the Decepticon base, and he took the Seekers and all of the cassette Decepticons (minus [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]) with him. Unfortunately, the Ark was now defended by the newly-built [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. All of the attacking Decepticons except for Laserbeak and Megatron were obliterated, and it was only thanks to the wounded Laserbeak that he and the Decepticon leader escaped with their lives. When they returned to the Decepticon base, Laserbeak perched not on Megatron's shoulder, but Shockwave's, silently acknowledging their true leader. Shockwave rebuked Megatron for his poor command, but Megatron surprised him with a rationalization for his actions. As Shockwave again submitted to Megatron's leadership, Laserbeak exchanged perching positions, signifying the transfer of command. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

[[Image:ITNI film destroyed.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Laserbeak's job was a lot easier back before the Internet.]]
''Journalist [[Joy Meadows]] was gathering evidence that the purported supervillain [[Donny Finkleberg|Robot-Master]] was in fact a fraud initiated by the United States government, but Laserbeak compiled all her evidence and destroyed it.'' {{storylink|In the National Interest}} ''When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] traveled back in time and defeated Megatron it was once again Laserbeak who signified the transfer of Decepticon command in this manner. After Galvatron returned to the future Laserbeak promptly dug Megatron out from under the ruins of Galvatron's weapon and perched on the restored Decepticon commander.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} Laserbeak sat on Megatron's shoulder when the Decepticon leader ordered the [[Battlecharger]]s to deliver a message to Optimus Prime. The bird flew off when Megatron attacked Soundwave with a makeshift metal scepter for questioning his methods. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

Laserbeak was the one to alert Shockwave and Soundwave to the approach of a human military column on the Decepticons' [[Wyoming base]]. {{storylink|Gone but Not Forgotten!}} In response, the Decepticons transferred operations to their new [[Club Con|island headquarters]], and soon after, following the theft of [[Power Station Alpha]], Laserbeak turned out with the other Decepticons to welcome the forces of [[Cobra]] there. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} When [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and the [[Autobot]]s assaulted the island to recover the power station, Laserbeak was among the Decepticons ordered into battle by Shockwave, though true to form, he seemed to chicken out, as he wasn't anywhere to be seen during the fight. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

When [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] came to Earth, Laserbeak aided him in overseeing his [[Wash and Roll]] car wash empire. Both were chased away when their hypnotized human subjects were shaken free of their programming by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}}

[[Image:Jetfireyourehit.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The bitch hierarchy: Soundwave > Laserbeak > Jetfire]]
Years later, after Ratbat had assumed command in the absence of both Megatron and Shockwave, the Decepticons ambushed the Autobots on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] while [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] were dueling for leadership. Laserbeak counted [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] among his victories, but he and the others were called back to their ship to retreat once Blaster and Grimlock disabled its guidance systems. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

Ratbat's troops soon met up with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s troops, which resulted in a Decepticon civil war. Laserbeak and the others were called off the attack, however, when it was revealed that the civil war was instigated by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to divert attention away from his grab for the [[Underbase]]. After a false start, an unprecedented Autobot/Decepticon alliance was formed to stop Starscream, and Laserbeak was assigned to a team headed by both [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and Soundwave. Confronting the Underbase-enhanced Starscream in [[Buenos Aires]], Laserbeak met his doom. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

In [[2009]], one possible future saw the Decepticons with control over all of [[North America]] and only a handful of Autobots and humans to oppose them. During a last-ditch Autobot/human raid on their [[New York City|New York]] stronghold, Laserbeak was instrumental in diverting [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], first disabling the Autobot and then ordering his comrades to blow him out of the sky. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

====''Classics''====
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[[Image:CrossingOver4-LaserbeakRavage.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]
When Megatron reactivated on Earth and began building a power base again, Soundwave naturally returned to his side, and Laserbeak naturally came with him. During a battle with the Autobots over a mysterious energy signature, Laserbeak and Ravage were dispatched by Soundwave to follow [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] and [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]] into the subterranean chamber from whence the signature was emanating. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}} The two cassettes launched an attack as soon as they caught up to their quarry, but a volley of return fire clipped Laserbeak and sent him crashing into the pool of [[Rarified Energon]] that was the very energy source that had drawn them there. Ravage escaped; Laserbeak's fate was unrevealed. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 4}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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In [[2012]] Laserbeak had been brought back to some semblance of life as part of Megatron's lobotomised [[zombie]] army. Ambushing the [[Wrecker]]s, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw shot down [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Cybertronlaserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|Lasers? Check. Beak? Check.]]
Laserbeak was the first of the cassette Transformers. {{storylink|Secret Files of Teletraan II}} Prior to his arrival on Earth, Laserbeak had less of an avian shape, resembling instead a stylized jet with an ovoid silhouette and a hooked nosecone. He still transformed into a cassette, which is kind of strange when you consider his "carrier" transformed into a lamp-post and not necessarily any device that played cassettes. But anyway, this Laserbeak often carried out spy missions, able to sneak into places the larger [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] could not manage, including [[Great Dome|Iacon]], the Autobots' headquarters. There, Laserbeak learned of the Autobot mission to seek out new sources of energy away from Cybertron, which prompted a Decepticon interception mission in turn. This led to the whole lot of these spacefaring Transformers crashlanding on Earth and taking a four million-year dirtnap in the heart of a spastic volcano.
[[Image:MTMTE1 laserbeak ejects.jpg|left|225px|thumb|"Please flip the bird...er, tape to Side B."]]
In the year 1984, the Transformers were awakened by volcanic activity, and Laserbeak was reformatted with terrestrial aesthetics in both robot and altmode. His altmode was an audiocassette, while his robot mode was that of a vulture. His missions, though, were largely unchanged, and he continued to serve as a spy.

Laserbeak was the first Decepticon to tangle with Autobots on Earth when he was dispatched by Soundwave and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] to chase down two snooping Autobot spies, [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. The Autobots tried to scurry away, splitting up so that Laserbeak couldn't follow both of them. He had the last laugh (or squawk) on them, as he launched one of his laser cannons to follow Cliffjumper remotely while he continued to hound Hound, at least until Cliffjumper gas-bombed the drone. Laserbeak fared better than his cannon, and managed to blast the Autobot snoop off the road. Continuing with his scouting missions, Laserbeak uncovered the oil refinery which served as the Decepticons' first major strike against Earth, and their first battle with the Autobots on our planet. [[Image:MTMTE1 laserbeak vs prime.jpg|right|thumb]] Floating above the main battle, Laserbeak saw a safe chance to be useful, and flew between Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prime]], pecking at Optimus's face long enough for Laserbeak's glorious leader to take to the skies. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}} When the Autobots attacked the [[Victory (G1)|Decepticons' new space cruiser]] before it could depart, Laserbeak was ejected for warfare (for a change) along with his fellow Cassettes. Being the coward that he is, though, Laserbeak managed to be conspicuously absent throughout the battle, besides a single strafing run from the safety of the air. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}} 
[[Image:Megslaserbeak.jpg|left|thumb|225px|Laserbeak, symbol of Decepticon leadership.]]

Once the Decepticons dug their space cruiser out of the briny deep, they resumed their attacks on a nearby solar power station. While the others engaged the larger Autobots, Laserbeak kept to squawking around [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]'s head. Later, Laserbeak spied on the Autobots to ensure they took the bait for a trap Megatron had set for them. He tried to help in the cave trap later on, but [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] trapped him instead inside a tiny net. {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}} After Megatron was accidentally sent to Cybertron following an early [[space bridge]] test, Laserbeak and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] were present to greet Megatron on his return. Laserbeak perched on Megatron's arm, signifying Megatron's resumption of command of the Earthbound Decepticons. Once the Decepticons set their sights on the [[antimatter]] formula, Laserbeak attempted to steal it from [[Chip Chase]] and Bumblebee, but to no avail. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

[[Image:DivideandConquer_LaserbeakonBrawns_shoulder.jpg|thumb|right|225px|All Brawn and no brains.]]
After [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s strike team blasted Optimus Prime something fierce, Megatron assigned Laserbeak to infiltrate the Ark and ascertain the Autobot leader's true condition. For once, Laserbeak demonstrated his cowardice in Megatron's presence, but reluctantly went forth on his mission. Perhaps looking to prove himself after showing his yellow streak, Laserbeak took some extreme risks. First, he transformed into cassette mode and landed right on the powerhouse [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]'s shoulder to enter the Autobot base. Then, at Megatron's prodding, he flew down in full sight of the entire Autobot team and fired laser beams straight into Prime's exposed chest cavity. This exacerbated the damage and made the Autobot mission to find a replacement [[cosmitron]] for Prime of great priority. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

On another scouting mission in the [[Arctic]] Circle, Laserbeak alerted Megatron to Starscream's bumbling execution of some Autobot prisoners using a weird Morse Code signal. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}} Later, he joined Soundwave and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] in gathering information on the [[Great Falls]]. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}
[[Image:FOTM laserbeak fires.jpg|left|thumb|225px]]
When the Decepticons were on a mission in [[South America]], they were temporarily interrupted by an attack from Brawn and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. Windcharger soon realized the duo were outclassed fighting so many Decepticons at once, and directed Brawn to pull back. Well, bless his cowardly tin-plated heart, Laserbeak waited until after Windcharger sounded the retreat to get involved, showing great "courage" as he shot the Autobots in the back as they were driving away. Still, never let it be said that Laserbeak doesn't have his uses. When Brawn later returned and stole Megatron's [[fusion cannon]], blasting the Decepticon leader with his own weapon, it was Laserbeak who flew in to retrieve the cannon for his master. Of course, he naturally flew in from ''behind'' Brawn for maximum safety, but really, who could blame him? {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}}
[[Image:TUD1 laserbeak captures sparkplug.jpg|right|thumb|225px]]
One afternoon, while the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] engaged in yet another grab for energy, Soundwave and the Cassettes carried out Operation: Guinea Pig at the Ark. As his partners Rumble and Ravage created a distraction for the present Autobots, Laserbeak swooped in and carried off one of their human comrades, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. Laserbeak delivered the human to Megatron and [[Doctor Arkeville]] for testing of their new [[hypno-chip]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} After a successful test, Laserbeak flew out to collect more potential slaves for the Decepticons. He also took advantage of a well-placed earthquake to kidnap [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] as well, while Bumblebee was dangling over a crevace. Unfortunately for the beryllium buzzard, [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] was on the scene. His sharpshooting ability blasted Spike right out of Laserbeak's clutches, and drove off the Decepticon spy. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} After the plot to change Cybertron's orbit failed, Laserbeak reported to Megatron about the treachery of Starscream and Doctor Arkeville. Seeking out the traitors, Megatron and the Decepticons ran afoul of the Autobots along the way. To deter pursuit, Megatron led the Autobot cars into a valley of quicksand, hoping they would sink out of his way forever. He left Laserbeak behind to monitor their demise. When [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] started to get his hand free, Laserbeak tried to divebomb the Autobot, only to be blasted by [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s rocket launcher. Stunned, the Decepticon reverted to his cassette mode, and was captured by Jazz. Once the Autobots got free, Jazz used his own audio system to replay Laserbeak's findings, alerting the Autobots to the Decepticons' destination at Arkeville's secret lab. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}}

On a routine scouting mission, Laserbeak uncovered information about [[Insecticon (G1)|giant robotic insects]] in Bali, and relayed the info to Megatron. {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} When Megatron arranged a bout of single combat between himself and Optimus Prime, Soundwave ejected Laserbeak to watch the festivities along with the rest of the two armies. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}
[[Image:ChangingGears_laserbeak_miner.jpg|left|thumb|225px]]
Proving once again that he spends more time at the Ark than with the Decepticons, Laserbeak happened to be on the scene to learn Spike Witwicky was mentally unstable and possessing the powerful "spare" Autobot called [[Autobot X]]. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} On his next mission, Laserbeak attacked a group of innocent gold prospectors. After he had his fun, though, Soundwave put him back in his cage for awhile. He popped out again later on to take potshots at his favorite weak target, Bumblebee. {{storylink|Changing Gears}} When the Decepticons moved their operations to New York City, Laserbeak was put on Autobot patrol, and alerted Megatron to their enemies' rendez-vous in [[Central Park]]. He was also joined by his flying buddy, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], for the first time in this battle. {{storylink|City of Steel}} In an attack on the Ark, Laserbeak and the Decepticons were charged with distracting the Autobots while Megatron and Starscream snuck inside to sabotage the Autobots' equipment. Laserbeak bit off more than he could handle with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], though, and ended up being lassoed to the Autobot's rifle. It was a stand-off as Laserbeak fired at Prowl from the air while Prowl tried to drag him to the ground, until Megatron sounded the retreat. Laserbeak cut the wire with his blasts and took off as fast as his little wings could carry him. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots}}
[[Image:Immobilizer_laserbeak_carly.jpg|right|thumb|225px]]
Laserbeak's next patrol duty was around the desert laboratory where Megatron was testing his stolen [[electro-cell]]s. He alerted Soundwave the moment he sighted Autobot intruders, then hid inside his cozy chest cavity. {{storylink|Traitor}} When the human girl named [[Carly]] attempted to raid Decepticon headquarters on her own, Soundwave sent Laserbeak up to the surface to capture her. He succeeded, proving once again that he is occasionally strong enough to defeat a single human. He did, however, fail to recapture the [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]] for the Decepticons soon thereafter. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}} Returning to his spying duties, Laserbeak learned of Spike and Chip's plan for an Autobot road rally for charity. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}
[[Image:ETN laserbeak vs ironhide.jpg|left|thumb|225px]]
Laserbeak and Buzzsaw discovered the city of [[Sub-Atlantica]] on the bottom of the ocean floor, which led to an uneasy alliance between the Sub-Atlanticans and the Decepticons, and the subsequent attack of both parties on [[Washington, D.C.]] In D.C., Laserbeak popped out of Soundwave and was almost immediately shot down by Hound. By the time he was back in the air, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s had broken through the Decepticon defenses and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] took out Laserbeak and Buzzsaw with missiles moments after arriving at the battle. Some days it just doesn't pay to come out of the tapedeck. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}}

In order to gain control over the super-computer [[TORQ III]], Laserbeak was joined by Megatron and Soundwave in his infiltration of the defense compound where the computer was housed. Laser blasting their way to the core, Megatron was able to reprogram the computer to serve only him. Using TORQ to guide them, Megatron arranged for countless oil tankers to converge on Decepticon headquarters. An Autobot scouting party attempting to thwart his plans at the site, but Laserbeak swiped Spike Witwicky in the middle of battle and forced the Autobots to lay down their arms. [[Image:PrimeProblem_laserbeak_scan.jpg|right|thumb|225px]] Luckily, another contingent of Autobots confronted TORQ directly, deactivating the computer, and made their way to Megatron's refinery, freeing their friends. {{storylink|Day of the Machines}} At the unveiling of [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Doctor Fujiyama]]'s robot ninja, [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], Laserbeak stormed the ceremony with Rumble and Frenzy, causing considerable chaos. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

Despite his well-documented cowardice, Laserbeak is sometimes surprisingly effective in combat. Immediately after Optimus Prime single-handedly disarmed Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp at once in battle, Laserbeak swooped out of the sky and managed to incapacitate Prime just as easily with a hail of laser beams. At Megatron's direction, however, he did not finish the job. Instead, Laserbeak used his recording equipment to create a fully-body holographic scan of the Autobot leader, allowing Megatron to manufacture a [[Optimus Prime clone|perfect duplicate]] of Optimus Prime for his plans. Later on, he also easily overpowered Starscream and unceremoniously dragged him back to Megatron in his talons. Clearly, Laserbeak had been eating some top notch birdfeed that week. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}
[[Image:TIS laserbeak and buzzsaw.jpg|left|thumb|225px]]
Laserbeak observed the Autobots observing the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s deep core drilling project. He alerted Megatron to the spies, and the Decepticons rose to the surface to drive off the snoops. {{storylink|The Core}} When the Decepticons assaulted the [[Nova Power Plant]], Soundwave released Laserbeak and Buzzsaw to torment the Autobots. Instead, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] and Jazz were overjoyed at being part of an "overgrown turkey shoot", and they blasted Laserbeak out of the sky. Laserbeak was also briefly taken over by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s when the Insecticons were at odds with Megatron, but soon recovered. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}
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Stationed outside the Autobot base, Soundwave learned of the prehistoric [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] and its potential for rich sources of energy. At Megatron's behest, he dispatched Laserbeak to follow [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and the Dinobots to the island and observe. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} One time, he got "over-energized" and crashed beak-first into a sand dune. Did a nice loop-the-loop, though. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Megatron's next plan involved some masterful manipulation of the power-hungry human named [[Shawn Berger]]. Laserbeak snuck himself into Burger's office in cassette mode, then retrieved the human for a friendly chat with Megatron on a nearby hillside. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} [[Image:MMP2 laserbeak wanna cracker.jpg|left|thumb|225px]] When the Decepticons' plan to turn the people of Earth against the Autobots succeeded, they briefly acted as "friends of the Earth" for Megatron's amusement. Laserbeak and the cassettes went to a local teen dance with Soundwave to mingle with the fleshlings. One of the kids asked if "Laserbeak wanna cracker". Never has a giant, speechless robot bird conveyed so much raw hatred with a single look. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons got involved in a massive scheme with the Insecticons, the Autobots attempted to acquire some [[robotic insecticide]] to use against the enemy. Laserbeak reported their search back to Megatron, who became interested in acquiring the insecticide himself, in case the Insecticons ever proved troublesome. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}} After receiving a distress signal from [[Deceptitran]], the Decepticons arrived to help stop the revolt of the [[Tlalakan]]s. Laserbeak performed some reconnaissance, and uncovered the Autobot allies of the Tlalakans. He also located the secret city of the Tlalakans after a raiding party hit Deceptitran's temple. {{storylink|Sea Change}}
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Laserbeak's keen observational skills failed him when the Autobots disguised themselves as Stunticons in order to get close to Megatron and his latest scheme. His sensors were unable to penetrate the [[camouflage paint]] they used to hide their true identities. {{storylink|Masquerade}} After Megatron infected the Autobots with the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|cosmic rust]] virus, Laserbeak infiltrated the Ark to bring back visuals of their enemies' suffering. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} When Starscream finally mouthed off one time too many, Megatron finally kicked him out of the house. Soundwave sent Laserbeak to unceremoniously drop Starscream on an island near Guadalcanal. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[Image:TFTM_laserbeaks_findings.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Maybe if Autobot Command didn't have so many open windows...]]
One of Laserbeak's greatest claims to fame was that he was partly responsible for the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in [[2005]]. By that point, the Decepticons had succeeded in conquering Cybertron, but the Autobots retained two of its moons and a large force on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Laserbeak was dispatched to spy on [[Moonbase One]], where he overheard Optimus Prime order a supply ship to acquire [[energon]] for an upcoming assault. Laserbeak took the information back to Megatron, who hijacked the shuttle and used it to attack Autobot City. The battle ultimately resulted in the fatal wounding of Megatron, who was cast adrift in space on the Decepticons' return trip to Cybertron; when the Decepticons began arguing among themselves over who should become the next leader, Soundwave ejected Laserbeak and his other cassettes to fight for his honor. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Later in 2005, during the Decepticons' attempt to prevent a replacement [[transformation cog|transforming cog]] to the Autobot city of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], Laserbeak was deployed alongside [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] from within the Decepticons' own city-bot, [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], to investigate the crash site of the cog's courier, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. They discovered that Sky Lynx and his passengers had survived, and Laserbeak swooped in to take out the cog's carrier [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], only to be foiled by a bit of lateral passing. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

In [[2006]], when [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] threatened to mutiny over the continued insane leadership of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Laserbeak sided with the would-be rebels. Forced into action by their threats, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] sought psychiatric aid for Galvatron on [[Torkulon]]. The therapy did nothing to improve Galvatron's demeanour, but nevertheless, the mutiny never happened. {{storylink|Webworld}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of American cartoon continuity, as detailed above, occur in the Japanese timeline, except the events of 2006 are pushed back to [[2010]]. The Japanese continuity proceeds to insert many new storylines and events in, around, before and after the events of the Generation 1 cartoon, as covered below.}}

=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
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In Japan, Soundwave and his Cassettes made an attack on the lone Autobot scout, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. Bumblebee dodged their first attack, and so Laserbeak and his partners went chasing after him. Bumblebee circled back, however, damaging Soundwave's chest compartment so the Cassettes couldn't hide. Laserbeak got caught trying to re-enter his boss, and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] ripped out his magnetic tape instead. Harsh. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #2}}

=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
When the Decepticons wreaked havoc across the Earth with their new [[Omega Whip]] cannon, Laserbeak was among the Decepticons out and about gathering up energy the devastation had created.{{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}
{{note|Being that this manga is black and white, it ''could'' conceivably be Buzzsaw, but really, what're the odds?}}
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=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japanese), [[Roberto Alexander]] (Spanish)

[[Image:MysteryPlanetMaster LaserbeakHead.JPG|left|225px|thumb|Such devotion.]]
In the year 2011, when [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] was searching the Earth for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]], Soundwave ambushed him at the North Pole and deployed Laserbeak and Buzzsaw to draw his fire while he attempted to shoot the Autobot in the back. Blaster and his cassettes intervened, and in the ensuing battle, Soundwave and Blaster destroyed each other. Laserbeak swooped in to recover Soundwave's head, while the other airborne cassettes recovered as many of his pieces as they could, taking them back to Chaar. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

The Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] used the technology of planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] to restore Soundwave to life as Soundblaster; Laserbeak and all the other cassettes watched over the reconstruction process, and cheered at their master's revival. Soundblaster was immediately put to work remote-controlling the magnetic [[Madmachine]], and when Blaster—now rebuilt as Twincast—arrived to try and stop him, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ratbat attempted to fend him off. Twincast sent out his own [[Autobot Mini-Cassette|cassettes]] to keep them busy as he successfully saw his mission through. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}
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Laserbeak later spied on the Autobot base on [[Athenia]], observing as the Autobots [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] headed off to Earth to deal with an erupting volcano. He and Soundblaster presented this information to Scorponok, who considered it all part of his plan. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} Soundblaster's standing in the intelligence game proceeded to slip a bit, however, as the new recruit [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] suddenly started providing enemy intel that neither Laserbeak nor any of Soundblaster's cassettes could dig up a trace of. Suitably miffed at the whole affair, Laserbeak and Ravage spied on a meeting between Scorponok and Counterpunch, and went to kick up a fuss with Soundblaster about the matter. Laserbeak advocated getting straight to work trying to put the newbie in his place by upstaging him, and the team all headed to Earth to try to dig up some new info. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

Laserbeak and the other cassettes later patrolled the area around the Decepticon base on [[Master (planet)|Master]], alongside a few Decepticon [[Targetmaster]] partners. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}
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=====''The Headmasters'' comic=====
After Soundblaster crash-landed following his encounter with [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]'s "Master Chrome Hurricane-Throw to the End of Hell" attack, Laserbeak and the other animal cassettes (minus [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]]) stood stoicly over his groggy form while [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] panicked at the approach of [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

===Big Looker Storybooks===
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Laserbeak was part of a particularly ferocious battle that left both Autobots and Decepticon badly damaged and low on fuel. Following the fight's end, Laserbeak was among the airborne Decepticons who used what little strength they had left to buzz the Autobots' headquarters, intending to distract them from the hijack of an oil truck that their fellow Decepticons were carrying out nearby. The plan was foiled by space-borne Autobot [[Shooting Star]], who clued the Autobots into the deception. {{storylink|Decepticon Hijack}}
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===Ladybird Books===
[[Image:AutobotsLightningStrike_laserbeak.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A bird in the hand...]]
Laserbeak spied upon the Autobots when they were in the midst of a large construction project, but for all his observations, he was unable to deduce what the large mast that the heroic robots were building actually was. He took his findings back to Megatron, but he couldn't make anything of them, and so had Laserbeak lead Soundwave back to the mast for further study. Even the master communicator couldn't make heads or tails of the structure, so Laserbeak was posted to watch for some sign of Autobot activity that might reveal its purpose. Discovering that an Autobot installation had been built inside the mountain beneath the mas, Laserbeak alerted the other Decepticons, who immediately attacked. Unfortunately for them, it turned out that the mast was a lightning rod, which channeled the electricity of the thunderstorm currently raging right into the mountain chamber, frying the Decepticons and forcing them to retreat, leaving the Autobots none the wiser. {{storylink|Autobots' Lightning Strike}}
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Seeking to learn more about humanity in order to exploit the Autobots' concern for them, Megatron had Laserbeak sent to study human settlements and behavioural patterns. Following a car into a small village, Laserbeak was intruiged by a windmill on a neaby hill, but when he attempted to investigate, he accidentally collided with some high-voltage power lines, which short-circuited his transformation systems and trapped him in cassette mode. He was found the next morning by the engineers who arrived to repair the power lines, but was promptly discarded when they found that the "cassette" contained no music. A young boy found him soon after and brought him home, where the boy's mother added him to a box of cassettes that were taken to a disco at the town hall that night. There, upon insertion into the disc jockey's tape deck, Laserbeak drained the energy from the sound system and re-energized his systems, allowing him to explode from the machinery in bird-form once again. With a mob of villagers hot on his heels, Laserbeak returned to the nearby windmill, which had in his absence become a battleground for the Autobots and Decepticons. In the midst of the battle, Laserbeak was struck by one of the windmills sails. The conflict ended with the windmill's destruction, but the villagers never learned of the Transformers' involvement—the bigger news story on the front page of the [[Paprika Plain|Paprika Plains Informer]] the next day was that of the "Winged Demon" at the disco! {{storylink|Laserbeak's Fury}}
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===''The Transformers'' Adventure Game Books===
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Upon the discovery of a buried flying saucer beneath the new [[Wizard's Cave]] attraction, Laserbeak and Ravage went to [[Disneyland]] to try and salvage any advanced technology. Unfortunately they hadn't counted on [[you]] activating a [[time-sphere]], transporting them four million years back in time. There, they decided to destroy the Autobots lying in stasis aboard the Ark, and, after tangling with the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], Laserbeak located the flying saucer containing the time-sphere.

{{note|"Dinobot War" is a [[multipath adventure]], so Laserbeak can look forward a number of potential endings:}}
*Laserbeak killed one of the [[time-travelling alien]]s, but the other transported him and Ravage away into the time-stream.
*Laserbeak was transported back to the present day where he escaped, or was possibly lost in time.
*Laserbeak shoots you with his ruby lasers. Without you to stop them, the Decepticons presumably carried out their plan and went on to conquer the Earth. {{storylink|Dinobot War}}
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===The Battle for Planet Earth===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
Thanks to Laserbeak's spying, the Decepticons were alerted to the Autobots searching for energy in [[South America]]. Once the other Decepticons arrived there, they tried to attack the Autobots atop [[Mount Sheelah]]. The volcano erupted, burying all but Laserbeak with lava, and Laserbeak had to return to base to get help. {{storylink|Terror of Mount Sheelah}} He was at the Decepticon base, taking advantage of the human slave labor they had kidnapped, when [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] infiltrated the base. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (G1)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}} Laserbeak was left behind to guard the base while the other Decepticons went to attack [[Stanley Lake]] dam. {{storylink|Menace at the Dam}} He was among the Decepticons consulted by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for ideas on getting back at the Autobots. After Starscream successfully infiltrated the Autobots by pretending to defect, he sent the Decepticons to [[Mount Levram]] to destroy an [[Deuterium Orbital Laser Tracing System|Autobot super-weapon]], but when Laserbeak and the others returned to their base, it had been destroyed by the Autobots. {{storylink|Espionage!!!!!}}

===Kids' Comic Special===
Laserbeak joined Soundwave in stealing energy from the town of [[Midville]]. When a team of Autobots showed up to foil their plot, both Decepticons retreated and Laserbeak shot down a nearby tree in to block the ground-based Autobots and give themselves leeway to escape. {{Storylink|The Night the Transformers Saved Christmas}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
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Laserbeak snores when he sleeps. It sounds like a little chainsaw! {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}} Also, he can talk. {{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
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Laserbeak scouted out the situation on [[Tau-Ursa]], locating a demonstration of [[Monitorus]]'s new invention, and bringing in a full Decepticon attack force. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}
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===The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual===
{{storylink|Day of the Decepticons}}

{{storylink|The Dinobots!}}

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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics===
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Around 8.2 million years ago, on Cybertron, shortly after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] became the new [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], Laserbeak performed an aerial recon of Iacon, discovering that Prime's first command had been for the Autobots to prepare a fleet of starships to evacuate the planet. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} Not long after, when Starscream briefly usurped command of the Decepticons, he had every scrap of information in Laserbeak's systems forcibly downloaded, in order to learn more about Megatron's plans for Cybertron. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} Megatron soon returned and put Starscream in his place, but then, around 1.2 million years later, the Decepticon leader vanished in a space bridge accident, and control of the Decepticons split into several smaller factions. Laserbeak and the other Cassettes remained with Soundwave, under the command of Shockwave in the primary Decepticon faction. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

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After the crash of the ''Nemesis'', Laserbeak was reactivated on Earth in 1984 and fought alongside the Decepticons in that pocket version of the greater war. Believed dead after the explosion of the ''[[Ark II]]'', Laserbeak and most of the other Transformers were in fact salvaged and reprogrammed by the human named [[Lazarus]], with the intention of selling them on the black market as weapons of mass destruction. As a demonstration for potential buyers, he had a group of Transformers assault the [[Smitco Oil Refinery]], and had Laserbeak record the images to be played back during the auction. Unfortunately for Lazarus, it was during that selfsame auction that Megatron broke free of his control. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}} Megatron subsequently liberated the other Decepticons, and Laserbeak was stationed as lookout at the perimeter of Lazarus's captured Arctic base. Before long, he reported on the approach of Optimus Prime and several other Autobots who had escaped capture by Lazarus. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} Laserbeak subsequently joined the Decepticons for a massive attack on San Francisco. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}}

''After Megatron was kidnapped into deep space by the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] and Starscream assumed control of the Decepticons, Laserbeak accepted his rule along with Soundwave and the other Cassettes. They set up a new base of operation in the human city of [[Las Vegas]], Nevada. Taking a new tactic, Starscream arranged to work with the humans instead of against them, offering the residents of Sin City fame and fortune, while helping the Las Vegas PD coordinate their anti-crime efforts more effectively. Laserbeak performed constant reconnaissance patrols, reporting to Soundwave when human police officers were needed to perform "preventative maintenance" at potential crisis sites. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

''Once Megatron returned, the Decepticons were broken into two factions under his and Starscream's control. Remarkably, Laserbeak chose to remain in Las Vegas with Starscream while Megatron and Soundwave left the city with their faction. He was taken prisoner with Starscream's other soldiers by the Keepers once they made Las Vegas their base of operations, and was trapped behind a massive force field. They eventually escaped thanks to the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and joined a united force of Autobots and Decepticons in assaulting the Keepers' position. Laserbeak joined [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] in performing aerial sweeps and strafing runs during the battle. {{storylink|Annihilation}} Later, during a battle with the American military in the Nevada desert, Laserbeak was struck down by [[deconstructionite]] rounds and had to be carried to safety by the [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]]. {{storylink|Fusion (novel)|Fusion}}''

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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Laserbeak was one of the many Transformers recovered from the crashed ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' by [[Cobra]]. He was repaired and retrofitted by [[Doctor Mindbender]], who proudly displayed him, Soundwave, and his fellow Mini-Cassettes to [[Destro]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} Laserbeak was released by Soundwave, along with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], during an attack on the [[SPS Research Facility|SPS Center]]. Laserbeak managed to escape the first wave of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] defenders and enter the building, gunning down [[Gung-Ho]] and [[Clutch (G.I. Joe)|Clutch]]. Shortly afterwards, he was decapitated by [[Snake-Eyes]]. His body was taken into custody by the Joes. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #3}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
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Laserbeak was among the Decepticons who lay deactivated on the [[Fera Islands]] for several million years, until [[Cobra]] awakened them and took control of them in 1938. One year later, after Cobra had used the Decepticons to ravage most of [[Europe]], Laserbeak was sent to the spy on how the [[United States of America|United States]] would react. He witnessed the creation of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], although [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] spotted the spy and opened fire on him. Laserbeak made the human drop his gun by firing a precision laser through his hand, before escaping and reporting his findings to Soundwave. {{storylink|The Line}}

When G.I. Joe teamed up with the Autobots and attacked the Cobra [[Terrordrome]], Laserbeak was punched by [[Ironhide (G1)|Iron Hide]] {{sic}}. If he survived the battle, he most likely died anyway when the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] was destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===The Beast Within===
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When the [[Beast (G1)|Beast]] formed, Starscream ordered the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to attack the behemoth. Laserbeak, thinking that he was a Seeker, joined them, and was smacked along with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], blowing up as a result. He blew up real good. {{storylink|The Beast Within}} His corpse would later be one of many that littered the battlefield as Autobot survivors tried to escape the Beast. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Laserbeak and Ravage spied on Starscream after the Seeker's latest falling out with Megatron, and watched Starscream fall off a mountain. After reporting back to Soundwave, they spied some more and got footage of Starscream acting chummy with the Autobots. It was only after he spotted Laserbeak, that the amnesiac Starscream finally regained his memory. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

Laserbeak was sent by Soundwave to spy on Swindle, who it turned out had been selling Decepticon weapons to [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombia]]. Laserbeak reported back to base with a recording of Swindle doing a deal, much to Megatron's rage. {{storylink|Two for the Price of One}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
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Prior to the outbreak of war on Cybertron, Soundwave and his cassettes were dispatched by Senator Ratbat to approach the infamous underground gladiator [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] with the prospect of an alliance. Upon detecting that Autobot spies [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] were observing the meeting, Soundwave deployed Laserbeak, Buzzsaw and Ravage to deal with them. Laserbeak pinned Bumper so Soundwave could read his mind. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} As time passed, Soundwave's loyalties shifted and he truly sided with Megatron when he founded the Decepticon faction and began the civil war. In the uprising that began the conflict, Laserbeak accompanied Soundwave and his other cassettes in executing the [[Senate]] members in [[Kaon]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}} Some time later, he spied on [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Orion Pax]]'s arrest of [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] in [[Nyon]]. {{storylink|Law and Disorder}} During a meeting with Orion Pax, Megatron had Laserbeak replay Soundwave's recording of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s plans to drain energy from Nyon's population. {{storylink|Cause and Effect}}

At a later point in the war, Laserbeak charged the Autobot position with Soundwave and a horde of Decepticons, in a vain attempt to keep them from interfering with an energon convoy headed for Megatron's troops. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}
[[Image:SpotlightSoundwave laserbeak bludgeoned.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Bye-bye, birdie.]]
Four million years later, in 1984, Laserbeak accompanied Soundwave and Ravage to Earth to remotely spy on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s mysterious activities on the planet. Following a pair of [[facsimile construct]]s, Laserbeak discovered Bludgeon's headquarters within [[Mount St. Helens]], and quickly brought Soundwave there. Unfortunately, during the battle, a katana-slash from Bludgeon took Laserbeak down, and both he, Soundwave and Ravage were entombed in lava when Bludgeon caused the volcano to erupt to cover his escape. A year later, Laserbeak and Ravage were dug up by a mysterious government organization known as [[Skywatch]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}}
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Over the following twenty years, Laserbeak and Ravage were reprogrammed by Skywatch to seek out other Transformers. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6|Escalation #6}} After a sudden surge in Transformer activity on Earth, they were released on their first hunt, only for Soundwave—trapped his cassette player mode and in the possession of a human named [[Jimmy]]—to detect their presence and block Skywatch's control signal, freeing his subordinates. {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}} Locating their master, Laserbeak and Ravage broke into Jimmy's home and carried Soundwave away, but were unable to do anything to repair him. Fortunately, [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] soon met with them and negotiated a deal to restore Soundwave to his true form. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 4|Maximum Dinobots #4}} As part of the plan, Laserbeak and Ravage were left lying dormant in a forest to be recaptured by Skywatch, only to awaken and murder their would-be captors as soon as Shockwave freed Soundwave from his condition. {{storylink|Maximum Dinobots issue 5|Maximum Dinobots #5}}

Laserbeak returned to Soundwave, who in turn returned to Megatron, and a year later the Decepticons attacked [[New York City]]. During the battle, Laserbeak helped destroy some human jets. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} After some scouting, he learned that the humans were sending ground forces at them, then reported to Soundwave and perched on his shoulder. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2|All Hail Megatron #2}} He was still on said shoulder when Megatron told Starscream that Soundwave and Laserbeak had been keeping their eyes on the Seeker as he planned his revolt. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} After the Autobots beat up Megatron, Laserbeak and the other Decepticons fled the planet. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

Three years later, Laserbeak was seen perching on Soundwave's shoulder as he and Shockwave rebuilt Megatron. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 2: Altered Carbon|Altered Carbon}} He was among the Decepticons captured and fitted with [[inhibitor/deterrence chip]]s by the Autobots once the war ended. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson}} Soundwave and most of the cassettes were later captured by [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and brought to [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s [[Black Room]] {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} where they were upgraded, with Laserbeak receiving a new data disc alternate mode. {{storylink|The Verge}} Together with Buzzsaw and Ravage he helped capture [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Metalhawk]], then joined the rest of the Decepticons in their conquest of Cybertron. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] joined the fray, Laserbeak and Buzzsaw fought with [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] in the air. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} He was later blasted out of the sky by the turncoat [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

===Beast Wars continuity===
====Dawn of Future's Past====
[[Image:Laserbeakbuzzsawdawn.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Iron birds of fortune.]]
At the end of the great war most Decepticons granted amnesty simply retired and vanished from public life. So too would have been the fate of Laserbeak if not for the intervention of the [[Predacon (G1)| Predacon]] [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]. Divebomb granted Laserbeak, [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] a new lease on life, rebuilding them into members of the new faction of Predacons.

Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s theft of the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] was closely watched by Divebomb, who sent Laserbeak and Buzzsaw to ensure Megatron and his rogues reached their destination. [[Buzzsaw and Laserbeak's ship|Their ship]] intercepted the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', pummelling it with missiles. Before it could come back for another pass, it was fired upon by the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', giving the ''Axalon'' enough time to restore enough power to return fire and completely destroy Laserbeak and Buzzsaw's ship, with the pair inside. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}
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====Recordicons====
While in a bar with Buzzsaw, Laserbeak complained that the bartender had spelled his name with a 'z', which made him look like an illiterate loser. [[Lazorbeak]], sitting nearby, looked unhappy. {{storylink|Recordicons#Recordicons #16|Recordicons #16}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots' [[Mini Vehicle|Minicar]] troops from the Decepticons, Laserbeak could hinder Optimus Prime's progress, by giving him a flat tire, thus stalling him briefly. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
Lazerbeak was amongst the numerous [[Decepticon]]s seeking [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s destruction in order the halt the Autobot's quest. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

===''The Transformers'' (Commodore 64)===
[[Image:Commmodore64_laserbeak_mirage.jpg|left|thumb|Laserbeak is the vague collection of pixels that don't resemble a pipe.]]
"Lazerbreak" {{sic}} was among the Decepticons who tried to prevent the Autobots from recovering the scattered pieces of their [[Energon cube]]s. Created by the power of [[Robo-Cloning]], innumerable duplicate copies of Lazerbreak bedevilled the Autobots on their quest. {{storylink|The Transformers (Commodore 64)|The Transformers}}
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===''The Transformers (PS2)===
[[Image:TF_PS2_Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
{{bigquote|Laserbeak is a good and faithful servant. He may share with a certain somebody the ability to fly, and the red body and black face too, but that's where the similarities end.|Megatron|''[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]''}}

====Decepticon story====
Laserbeak found the Autobots guarding the [[Ranpas geothermal plant]] and reported it to Megatron. He also snitched on Starscream, who was pilfering the energon cubes the Decepticons had obtained from the following adventure. Later, he found the UFO. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}
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===''Sector Seven'' game===
[[Image:S7 NBE57.jpg|left|thumb|250px]]
In a strange world where Transformers are a government secret that inspired toys, a cartoon, a [[Transformers (film)|film]] and more, a robot resembling Laserbeak was captured on film by some civilians when he transformed out of his alternate mode as a flash card into a vaguely draconian avian robot mode, remaining at the same diminutive size, and flew away. The footage fell into the hands of [[Sector Seven]], who classified this robot "[[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]] 57". {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:LaserbeakG1toy.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Sure, Soundwave comes with that other guy, but you know you want me.]]
*'''Frenzy & Laserbeak''' (Cassette 2-pack, 1984/1985)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns

:Originally a ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' "Micro Cassette Robo Condor", Laserbeak transforms into a microcassette that can fit into the tape door of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] toys. He was released in a two-pack with [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] in Hasbro markets across 1984 and 1985; in the latter year, a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]] was added to the figure. His chromed thruster-blaster add-ons have some very minor mold variations to them, like several other early ''Transformers'' toys... which we're frankly not going to try and catalog which later reissues have which versions because ''argh''.

:This mold was also used to make [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Garboil (G1)|Garboil]] and [[Sundor]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Laserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:G1toy_japanese_laserbeaks.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Condor''' (Cassettron, 1985/1986/1987)
**''ID number:'' '''20''' (1985), '''D-60''' (1986), '''D-105''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case

:1985 saw [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release Laserbeak (AKA "Condor") in Japan, all on his lonesome. Like all his cassette contemporaries, he was packaged in a small box, came with a clear tape case he could be "stored" in. He was re-released in Japan in 1986, this time on a blister card, with a new ID number and without his case, and then again in 1987, with his original packaging and case reinstated, with yet another ID number.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Laserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===The Transformers Collection===
[[Image:TFC_reissue_laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''10'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case
:The original Laserbeak toy was reissued for the first time as part of Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' series, coming with a reissue of Soundwave. The set included the tape case from his original Japanese release, but featured noticeably lighter orange stickers in tape mode.
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titaniumtoy laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Soundwave''' (6" Cybertron Heroes)

:Among the smallest of all Transformers, ''Titanium'' Laserbeak is a tiny 1" wide rendition of his cassette form, though without the holes normally seen on tapes. Like the larger Soundwave figure he comes with, his design deviates somewhat from his original design, instead being black with red stripes. He also does not come with his jet pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TitLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Titanium Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy_laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Laserbeak and Buzzsaw''' (BotCon souvenir set, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right Energon blades, [[Energon star]]
:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], Laserbeak transforms from a humanoid robot to a robotic bird of prey. He came with a pair of clear-blue blades that can combine to form a large [[energon weapon]], plus a blue Decepticon-style [[Energon star|energon chip]]. He was available only as a poly-bagged set with his mold-mate Buzzsaw, sold as an "at the show" souvenir set at [[BotCon 2006]], limited to 500 pieces.

:This mold was also used to make the Terrorcon [[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/BCLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on Timelines Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===Classics===
[[Image:Classicstoy_laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Commemorative Edition, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape cases

:Hasbro's first reissue of the original Laserbeak toy came packaged with Soundwave and "Battle" Ravage. The set was originally intended to be part of their ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' of Generation 1 reissues, but when that line was cancelled, it was instead released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' toyline. The phrase "Commemorative Edition" is prominently displayed on the front and sides of the box, though, and it remains exclusive to [[Toys"R"Us]], as all Commemorative Edition toys were. Laserbeak features slightly more orangey-red paint on his body than normal, and comes with a tape case for the first time in Hasbro markets. He and Ravage can now both fit inside Soundwave at the same time, as this edition marked the first Hasbro release of Soundwave with the double-wide chest-door created for his Japanese Soundblaster retooling in 1987.
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===Encore===
[[Image:G1toy encore soundwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2007)
**''ID number:'' '''03'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case
:TakaraTomy made the original Laserbeak figure available again as part of their new ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' series of reissues. As with his ''Transformers Collection'' reissue, ''Encore'' Laserbeak features lighter orange labels.
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{{anchor|JapaneseMultipack}}[[Image:G1toy_encore19.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Great Cassette Operation vol.3''' (2009)
**''ID number'': '''19'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case
:A second ''Encore'' reissue of Laserbeak came in the third in a series of cassette multi-packs, together with [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. This version was the first Japanese reissue to reinstate the darker orange stickers of original figure, but now features the more reddish-orange paint seen on Hasbro's ''Classics'' reissue. As with all the cassettes in the set, he came with his now-familiar clear cassette case.
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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008toy soundwave.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns, tape case
:In 2009, Laserbeak was included with yet another reissue of Soundwave as part of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, this time as a [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] exclusive that was prominently offered at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2009. Laserbeak still sports his more orangey-red paint job, and comes with his weapons and his own cassette case.
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===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Now when he perches on Megatron's shoulder, everyone topples over.]]
*'''Laserbeak''' (Scout 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes
:Laserbeak is a black, silver, and red [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]]. He transforms from a robot into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the [[wikipedia:BAE Corax|BAE Corax]], with large engine intakes on both sides of the fuselage that resemble those of a [[Wikipedia:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit|Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit]] and sculpted zigzag patterns like those found on an [[Wikipedia:F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]]. Undocumented in the instructions, the two axes that peg into his palms as weapons for his robot mode can also clip directly to his forearms (giving them a superficial similarity to tonfa). For vehicle mode, they integrate into the stealth jet's wings. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground. Laserbeak's head has been decoed in a way reminiscent of Laserbeak's pre-Earth form seen in Sunbow's ''The Transformers'' TV series.

:Laserbeak was first released to Asian markets with entirely English ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' packaging, but later was released also in North America in ''Generations'' packaging that was in both English and Chinese to lampshade the toy's origin.

:This mold was also used to make [[Sunspot]] and Tokyo Toy Show [[exclusive]] Generation 2 [[Smokescreen (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Smokescreen.]]

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GDOLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on ''Generations'' Laserbeak at TFU.info]''

[[Image:Generationstoy-FOCLaserbeak.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Voyager, 2012)
**''Series / number'': '''1 / 001'''
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''TG13'''

:{{note|Laserbeak was repurposed from [[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]].}}
: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]] [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class toys, [[Soundwave (WFC)#GenerationsVoyager|Soundwave]] comes with [[Legends Class]] '''Laserbeak''', who transforms from a "[[data disc]]" into a robotic bird. He is capable of storing in and launching out of Soundwave's chest compartment, and features a [[Flipchanger|fully automatic, spring-loaded transformation]] to bird mode that is triggered when a button on his underside is pressed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Buzzsaw (FOC)|Buzzsaw]] and [[Sunder (FOC)|Sunder]], and was also [[retool]]ed into [[Ratbat (WFC)|Ratbat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/FOCLaserbeak/laserbeak.htm More information on ''Generations'' Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===Masterpiece===
[[Image:Masterpiecetoy-Laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Masterpiece Soundwave''' (2012)
:Included with the Masterpiece release of Soundwave is a Masterpiece Laserbeak. The cassette is the same size of the G1 version, but features a very different transformation sequence that gives him a fully show-accurate design. Differently from the original version, the jet thrusters are not separate kibble, but are rather included in the mold. A small tab on his head hides the camera he used in [[The_Transformers:_The_Movie|the 1986 film]].

:This mold was later redecoed as ''Masterpiece'' [[Buzzsaw_(G1)|Buzzsaw]].
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===Commemorative Series===
*'''G1 Soundwave with Ravage & Laserbeak''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right laser guns
:The next reissue of Laserbeak.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Milk Caramel===
[[Image:TFcaramel laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Condor''' (1985)
:A small, soft-rubber figurine of Laserbeak—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''—was available as part of the first wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. He was available in a variety of colours, including white, blue, sky blue, yellow, green and orange, and as a candy toy, came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies.

===Transformers Choco===
*'''Condor''' (1985)
:A solid-color, snap-together model kit of Laserbeak was released by Kabaya as part of their ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of candy toys. It was available in various colors, came with candy-coated chocolates, and could fit inside the chest of the larger ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' model kit of Soundwave.

===Decoy===
[[Image:Decoy_laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Laserbeak was among the many characters released by Takara as part of their own larger series of ''keshigomu'' figures. Like all the Decepticons in the series, he was molded in soft purple rubber, and featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his Tech Specs, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. Laserbeak was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Decepticon figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.
:Laserbeak is notable for being the only one of Takara's original 52 ''keshigomu'' who was ''not'' imported by Hasbro as part of their "[[Decoy]]" promotion. Or at least, he is not included on the checklist packaged with the figures; collectors [[Jon Hartman|Jon]] and [[Karl Hartman]] believe it to be possible that Laserbeak was released by Hasbro, so if you have proof of Laserbeak on a Hasbro card, contact them!
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:SCF HOC megatron laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Megatron w/ Condor''' (2001)
:Released in the fourth wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series of PVC figurines, this retool of the first ''SCF'' Megatron figure featured Laserbeak perching on his left arm. Like all the figures in the fourth wave, the pair were available in both standard full color and metallic silver "pewter" versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version came packaged with the right arm of the collectable [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Megatron with Laserbeak''' (2003)
:The ''Super Collection Figure'' version of Megatron and Laserbeak was later imported by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Unlike the Japanese figure, they were cast entirely in translucent red plastic and then painted over, save for a spot on Megatron's head that allowed for a [[light-piping]] effect, and came in blister packaging with a profile card. In a moment of alignment with the Japanese version, rare in ''Heroes of Cybertron'', this version of the figure also came with the right arm of the wave's Metroplex build-a-figure.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/HoCMegatronLaserbeak/megatron.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Megatron and Laserbeak at TFU.info]''
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===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:MegaSCF laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Megatron''' (2002)
**''ID number:'' '''03'''
:A PVC figurine of Laserbeak was included with this five-inch tall Megatron figure. Laserbeak was redoced into Buzzsaw for inclusion with the exclusive metallic redeco of the set available at Hobby Expo 2002 and Wonderfest 2002.
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===Q-Robo Collection===
[[Image:Qrobo_soundwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Laserbeak
:A super-deformed PVC of Laserbeak was included as an acecssory with the ''[[Q-Robo Collection Figure|Q-Robo Collection]]'' version of Soundwave, which could fit into his chest as if in mid-ejection. Like all the figures in the series, it was sold blindpacked in a plastic capsule, and was also available in a translucent purple color scheme.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/figure/q_robo1.htm More information on the Q-Robo Collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Generation 1 Figure-Collection===
[[Image:Bottlecap_soundwave.JPG|right|thumb|]]
*'''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:Laserbeak sits perched on the shoulder of this Soundwave "bottlecap" figurine, so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap. It was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's Transformers [[Generation 1 Figure-Collection]], rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, which came packaged with a leaflet personalized with cartoon screen captures.
::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm More information on the Generation 1 collection at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Palisades Toys===
[[Image:Pallisades laserbeak.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Laserbeak Polystone Mini Statue''' (Action Figure Xpress exclusive, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:[[Palisades Toys]] produced a mini-statue of Laserbeak designed to interact with their 6" Soundwave statue release the previous year. Available exclusively through Action Figure Xpress and limited to only 750 pieces worldwide, Laserbeak could perch on Soundwave's outstretched arm, and came with his own small base to stand on so he could be displayed separately.
::*''[http://www.shopafx.com/trexlast.html More information on Laserbeak at Action Figure Xpress]''
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===Transformers - Wall Plaque===
[[Image:Soundwave plaque.jpg|right|thumb]]
*'''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2006)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2006, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. He is seen emerging from the space bridge with Rumble, Laserbeak, and Ravage in tow.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[Image:Soundwave statue.jpg|right|thumb|An elegant but succinct summation.]]
* '''Soundwave''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

: Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2007, Soundwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. The sculpt features both his concussion blaster gun and shoulder cannon with Laserbeak perched on his left shoulder. His tape deck altmode is sculpted on the base of the bust.
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===Attacktix===
[[Image:Laserbeak-atx.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Laserbeak'''
:''[[Attacktix]]'' Laserbeak is a 10-point Trooper-type piece featuring a firing missile launcher on his back. The piece's base is shaped like Soundwave's arm, where Laserbeak rests while not in use. He is attached to the arm with a string, allowing him to take flight and get better shots at enemy pieces.

:While Hasbro showed off Laserbeak at some conventions, he was ultimately never released. Most of his in-game stats and abilities are as such unknown.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesprowllaserbeak.jpg|right|300px|thumb|CAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWnceled.]]
*'''Prowl vs Laserbeak''' (canceled)
:Seemingly captured in the middle of a wild take, this super-deformed ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' version of Laserbeak —sporting a distinctive orange beak inspired by his original [[package art]]—would have come packaged with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], but was regrettably canceled before release. This two-pack was not the only tail-end ''Robot Heroes'' set to meet this fate, but it was one of only a few to actually be advertised on the packaging of toys that ''did'' make it to the store shelf.
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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
[[Image:Sdcc2012_shockwaveaccessories-detail.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank with two figures & Energon''' (2012)

: An [[exclusive]] release for San Diego Comic-Con 2012, this toy is a [[redeco]] of the 2012 new-[[mold]] ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' [[HISS tank]] meant to represent [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. It includes the [[Cobra]]s [[Destro|James McCullen Destro XXIV]] and a [[Battle Android Trooper]] with a trolley for carrying [[Energon cube]]s.

:Destro's accessories include [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] in the form of a non-transforming tape deck and three micro-casettes capable of being placed within the Soundwave toy; red, orange, and gold cassettes that represent [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], Laserbeak, and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. Just who is meant to be who is unclear.

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==Notes==
*Laserbeak had the preliminary name '''Slazer'''.
*Though Laserbeak is portrayed as a normal audio cassette in the various fictions, his original toy was a microcassette. (Likewise, Soundwave's toy was a microcassette recorder, rather than the "stereo cassette deck" he's stated to be elsewhere.)
[[Image:C64TransformersTitleScreen.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]'s toy was sold with Soundwave. [[To sell toys|Consequently]], Buzzsaw had a much lower profile in the cartoon and his [[Tech Spec]] [[function]] of "spy" was open for the taking. Laserbeak was given this role, presumably because he would have more opportunity to spy than to use his own (non-kid-friendly) function of "interrogation".
*Although the Laserbeak and Buzzsaw toys had a standard cassette deco on one side, the cartoon chose to show the bird side in its depictions of their alternate modes, effectively making either side accurate.
*The title screen to Ocean's ''[[The Transformers (Commodore 64)|Transformers]]'' game for the Commodore 64 (see right) depicts either a Laserbeak or a Buzzsaw that is primarily red with gold wings. Get on it, [[e-HOBBY]]!
*It's possible that ''Beast Wars'' [[Lazorbeak]] was intended to be a new form for Laserbeak. Lazorbeak's on-package [[bio]] reads, "Lazorbeak upholds his motto of believing the only good point he likes about the Maximals is their melting point", a reference to Laserbeak's original motto. Also, both use laser weapons which frequently run out of energy.
*The [[Real Gear Robot]] [[Booster X10]] is a Laserbeak [[homage]].
*According to Fun Pub's [[The Transformers Menagerie#Part 1|The Transformers Menagerie Part:1 Cassette Technology]] Laserbeak was the first [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Recordicon]] and was altered from a normal [[Cryo-Condor]] to a full [[Transformer]] capable of changing into a standard [[Datatrax wafer]].

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===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Condor''' (コンドル ''Kondoru'')
*''French:'' '''Vautour''' (Canada, "Vulture")
*''Hebrew:'' '''Keren Laser''' (קרן לייזר, "Laser Beam")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Lézercsőr'''
*''Italian:'' '''Gufo''' ("Owl")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Léi-shè Yīng''' (Taiwan, 雷射鷹, "Laser Hawk"), '''Léi-shè Nǐau''' (Taiwan, 雷射鳥, "Laser Bird"), '''Jīgūang Nǐao''' (China, 激光鳥, "Laser Bird")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Lança-Laser''' (Portugal comics, "Lance Laser"), '''Bicolaser''' (Brazil comics, "Nozzle Laser")
*''Swedish:'' '''Laserspanare''' (''More Than Meets The Eye'' parts 1-3, "Laser scout") '''Lasernäbb''' (cartoon, "Laser beak")
*''Russian:'' '''Lazernik''' (Лазерник)

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

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Smokescreen (G2)

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:''Smokescreen is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:SmokescreenG2commercial.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, I'm not Starscream.]]

'''Smokescreen''' is paired up with the much larger Decepticon [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]], forming a deadly duo. Little is known about Smokescreen's past or origins, only that he can be very manipulative and has a bizarre hatred of both [[Autobot]]s ''and'' Decepticons. He takes great advantage of his partner Dreadwing's sheer strength.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 2====
[[Image:NewDawnSmokescreenPoints.jpg|thumb|250px|left|"Megatron, look at me before [[Simon Furman|Furman]] forgets I exist!"]]
Part of the new wave of Decepticon forces, Smokescreen was connected to [[Darkwing]]'s vehicle form as they attacked the [[Rheanimum]] facility on the planet [[Tykos]]. Following this attack, he pointed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] towards [[Skullgrin]]'s crashing shuttle. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

{{Note|Smokescreen was never referred to by name within the comic. In fact, he only appears in a single panel... two panels if you count the single image of "Darkwing" in bomber mode.}}

===''G-2'' mini-comics and story pages===
[[Image:JG2DreadwingSmokescreenMinicomic.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
When Smokescreen met the pacifist Dreadwing, he tricked the hulking brute into believing that the only way to end the war between the Autobots and Decepticons was to ''destroy'' the Autobots and the Decepticons. Smokescreen and Dreadwing initially sided with no one, but eventually joined the forces of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 3}}

During a decisive battle between Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], Megatron managed to gain the upper hand after a surprise attack by [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]] crippled Prime's weaponry. Defenseless, Megatron ordered an aerial assault from Dreadwing and Smokescreen. The pair swooped down and bombarded Optimus Prime with missiles, nearly killing him. Their enemy virtually dead, they left the killing blow to Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (pack-in manga)|G-2 #10}}

Later, Smokescreen took part in Megatron's final assault on the Autobots. When he was defeated, Smokescreen and the rest of the Decepticons were driven into deep space. {{storylink|Transformers: G-2 (story page)|G-2 Part 6}}
{{-}}

===''15 Go! Go!''===
As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] sought out [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Battle Convoy]] with [[Teletraan 15]] and [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]] aboard, {{storylink|Steeljaw Volume}} Smokescreen and his partner Dreadwing attacked them in the hopes of being led back to the other Autobots. Battle Convoy appeared and badly damaged Dreadwing, defeating the pair. {{storylink|Battle Convoy Volume}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Smokescreen served under the command of [[Turmoil]] when their second-in-command [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]] violated orders. Deadlock attacked the Autobots when Turmoil ordered him not to, and then executed a fellow Decepticon who planned on reporting his insubordination. Deadlock tried to rally Smokescreen and several other soldiers from Turmoil's forces under his new leadership. Smokescreen and his comrades refused, and turned Deadlock over to Turmoil to answer for his attempted mutiny. {{storylink|Drift issue 1|Drift #1}}

==Toys==
===Generation 2===
*[[Image:G2SmokescreenToy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|No, we already made the [[Dreadwing (G2)|rear entry]] joke.]] '''Dreadwing''' (Decepticon, 1994)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''TRF-10'''
**''Accessories'': Two launchers, two missiles

: Available only with his larger partner Dreadwing, Smokescreen transforms into a fighter jet of undetermined (probably made-up) model. He has two side-mounted spring-loaded rocket launchers that become hand-weapons in robot mode. He can combine with Dreadwing's vehicle mode to form the large stealth bomber jet. For some reason he came with an Autobot-style instruction book that instructed you to put Smokescreen's forehead sticker on the center of Dreadwing's face.

: Smokescreen's arms are misassembled, as his thumbs end up on the outside of his fists in robot mode and upper arms have an exposed screw on the exposed side.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]], [[Smokejumper]] and [[Smokesniper]]. It was going to be used again in ''Generation 2'' as a new form of the [[Starscream (G1)|original Starscream]], but that toy was ultimately canceled.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Smokescreen/smokescreen.htm More information on Smokescreen at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Transformers===
{{anchor|TokyoToyShow}}
[[Image:TokyoToyShowSmokescreen.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Dreadwing & Smokescreen''' (2010)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes

: Available [[exclusive]]ly at the Tokyo Toy Show 2010, this Dreadwing & Smokescreen set is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mindwipe]] and Scout class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]] respectively. [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Masu Yoshi]]'s inspiration for this set apparently stemmed from a desire to compete with [[BotCon 2010]]'s ''Generation 2'' theme for its exclusive toys.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/314218-g2-2010-dreadwing-smokescreen-gallery.html#post5009658 Japanese fan masabon reports on TakaraTomy designer Masu Yoshi's inspiration for the Dreadwing & Smokescreen set at TFW2005.com]</ref> Besides the obvious colour changes, the live-action movie Decepticon [[insignia]]s have been replaced with ''Generation 2'' Decepticon insignia.

:Smokescreen transforms from a robot into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the [[wikipedia:BAE Corax|BAE Corax]]. Undocumented in the instructions, the two axes that peg into his palms as weapons for his robot mode can also clip directly to his forearms (giving them a superficial similarity to tonfa). For vehicle mode, they integrate into the stealth jet's wings. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground.

:The instructions include a "battle mode", which is essentially the vehicle mode with the robot legs untransformed, similar to the "alternate transformation" mode seen on ''Generation 1'' [[Jetfire (G1)#Generation 1|Jetfire]], which of course, was the "gerwalk" mode from the Japanese series ''Super Dimensional Fortress Macross''.

:Like the original ''Generation 2'' toys, in vehicle mode, Smokescreen can attach on top of Dreadwing's alternate mode via two pegs.

:The blue plastic that makes up most of Smokescreen is more fragile than most and will crack under stress, such as repeated removal and replacing of the hook weapons into the wings.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Sunspot]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Laserbeak (G1)#Generations|Laserbeak]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
* There is a bizarrely long-running misconception that the original ''Generation 2'' Smokescreen toy mold was used to make ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Starscream (Armada)#Energon|Starscream]]. However, this is ''absolutely '''not''' true'' — while the transformation is nigh-identical, they are noticeably different in proportion and every single piece is a different sculpt between the two. The two toys share engineering, which is [[Swindle (Armada)|not]] [[Mirage (Armada)|uncommon]], but they are definitely not the same mold. [[Retool]]ing '''does not''' work that way! Good night!
* ''Generation 2'' Smokescreen is the toy that [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Takio Ejima]] is most proud of.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Smokescreen''' (スモークスクリーン ''Sumōkusukrīn'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/g2storypages.php?dgallery_show=g2story/G2StoryPage3a.jpg English translation of G2 story page]
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/g2scans/G2Trans10.jpg Japanese G2 minicomic #10]

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]

Skystalker (ROTF)

2013-06-15T00:49:42Z

Phasma Felis: /* Revenge of the Fallen */ Added anchors to Mindwipe, Jetfire, and Smokescreen links

{{factions|decepticonfilm}}
{{disambig3|Skystalker}}
:''Skystalker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:RisingStorm1_Skystalker.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]

'''Skystalker''' thoroughly enjoys double-teaming [[Scattorshot (ROTF)|Scattorshot]] with his partner [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]]—mainly because Divebomb's new biplane form means he takes all the heat, while Skystalker has all the fun. In this case, "fun" means using his stealth drone form to sneak up on Scattorshot and snag him into the air.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
Skystalker, at some point, was captured and brainwashed by the [[Initiative]] into being one of their soldiers. He was thrown at an Autobot/[[NEST]] team in the Initiative's final battle. {{storylink|Nefarious issue 5|Nefarious #5}} {{storylink|Nefarious issue 6|Nefarious #6}}

Successfully rehabilitated by the Decepticons, Skystalker returned to active service and went around selling Cybertronian arms to humans with [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]]. When the Autobots turned up, Skystalker was perplexed they had sent their [[Female Transformer|women]] to do the fighting for them. [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] didn't think much of that and neither did her friend, the Big Decepticon-Killing Gun. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===
Attracted by the promise of power, Skystalker and his partner [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] joined in on [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s plans to apply the results of [[Project Unite|Project: Unite]] to Decepticons. In order to find acquire raw materials for Starscream, he attacked the [[N.E.S.T. N.B.E. Resource Redistribution Plant|recycling plant]] where [[NEST]] were melting down the bodies of killed Decepticons, defeated [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and spirited away the corpses of [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated}} When the Autobots tracked Starscream to the islands of [[Greece]], Skystalker went on the offensive against [[Sea Spray]] and [[Breacher]], strafing them across the sea. In the end he was destabilized by a wind attack from Sea Spray's turbines and shot down by Breacher, causing him to crash into the ocean. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 2|Bludgeon's Revenge}}

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
[[Image:ROTFtoy-SkystalkerScout.jpg|thumb|300px|Ha, my cunning "head in the cockpit" disguise allows me to blend in seamlessly with my surroundings!]]
*'''Skystalker''' (Scout Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-27'''
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes
[[Image:Skystalker_ROTF_battle_mode.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Now I am a vulture!]]
:Skystalker transforms from a robot into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the [[wikipedia:BAE Corax|BAE Corax]], with large engine intakes on both sides of the fuselage that resemble those of a [[Wikipedia:Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit|Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit]] and sculpted zigzag patterns like those found on an [[Wikipedia:F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]]. He sports a symbol on both wings that's loosely based on the [[United States Air Force|US Air Force]] roundel, replacing the star in the center with a Decepticon [[insignia]] (an identical symbol can be found on Voyager Class [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mindwipe]]). Undocumented in the instructions, the two axes that peg into his palms as weapons for his robot mode can also clip directly to his forearms (giving them a superficial similarity to tonfa). For vehicle mode, they integrate into the stealth jet's wings. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground. This is presumably to simulate the bird-like snatch-and-carry-off activity mentioned in his bio.

:The instructions include a "[[Attack mode|battle mode]]", which is essentially the vehicle mode with the robot legs untransformed, similar to the "alternate transformation" mode seen on ''Generation 1'' [[Jetfire (G1)#Generation 1|Jetfire]], which of course, was the "gerwalk" mode from the Japanese series ''Super Dimensional Fortress Macross''.

[[Image:ROTF_Skystalker_Mindwipe_combined.JPG|thumb|right|160px|Please sir, give me a ride.]]
:There is an undocumented interaction between Skystalker and Voyager Class Mindwipe: In vehicle mode, Skystalker can attach on top of Mindwipe's alternate mode via two pegs, allowing Skystalker a piggy-back style transportation on Mindwipe's back similar to a Space Shuttle on the back of a Boeing 747.

:This mold was also used to make [[Sunspot]], the Tokyo Toy Show [[exclusive]] ''Generation 2'' [[Smokescreen (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' [[Laserbeak (G1)#Generations|Laserbeak]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Skystalker/skystalker.htm More information on Skystalker at TFU.info]''

[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]

Sunspot

2013-06-15T00:46:56Z

Phasma Felis: /* Transformers (2010) */ Added anchor to Jetfire link

{{faction|decepticonfilm}}
:''Sunspot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 Transformers toyline]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:TF2010_scout_Sunspot.jpg|thumb|400px|I like my Decepticons sunny side up.]]

'''Sunspot''''s tiny processor can just about fit one thought into it at a time, and more often than not, that thought is how much he loves flying. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, this means he is constantly forgetting his missions, his targets, his timetables and even his current location. Unfortunately for Sunspot himself, it means he has a distinct tendency to fly directly into the hands—or [[Firetrap|sights]]—of the Autobots.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2010)===
*'''Sunspot''' (Scout, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes

:Sunspot is a yellow and white [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Scout Class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]], transforming into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the [[wikipedia:BAE Corax|BAE Corax]]. He is armed with two axes that form part of his wings in vehicle mode, and can either be held in his hands or clipped directly into his forearms. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground.

:The instructions include a "battle mode", which is essentially the vehicle mode with the robot legs untransformed, similar to the "alternate transformation" mode seen on Generation 1 [[Jetfire (G1)#Generation 1|Jetfire]], which of course, was the "gerwalk" mode from the Japanese series ''Super Dimensional Fortress Macross''.

:Like Skystalker, Sunspot can be attached to the top of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mindwipe]]'s alternate mode via two pegs. Additionally, Sunspot's axe/hook weapons can clip onto Mindwipe's shins.

:This mold was also used to make the Tokyo Toy Show [[exclusive]] ''Generation 2'' [[Smokescreen (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Laserbeak (G1)#Generations|Laserbeak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Sunspot/sunspot.htm More information on Sunspot at TFU.info]''

[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]

Sunspot

2013-06-15T00:45:08Z

Phasma Felis: Added anchors to Skystalker, Mindwipe, and Smokescreen links

{{faction|decepticonfilm}}
:''Sunspot is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 Transformers toyline]] portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:TF2010_scout_Sunspot.jpg|thumb|400px|I like my Decepticons sunny side up.]]

'''Sunspot''''s tiny processor can just about fit one thought into it at a time, and more often than not, that thought is how much he loves flying. Unfortunately for the Decepticons, this means he is constantly forgetting his missions, his targets, his timetables and even his current location. Unfortunately for Sunspot himself, it means he has a distinct tendency to fly directly into the hands—or [[Firetrap|sights]]—of the Autobots.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2010)===
*'''Sunspot''' (Scout, 2010)
**''Accessories:'' Left and right axes

:Sunspot is a yellow and white [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Scout Class [[Skystalker (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Skystalker]], transforming into a flying-wing-style stealth jet drone similar to the [[wikipedia:BAE Corax|BAE Corax]]. He is armed with two axes that form part of his wings in vehicle mode, and can either be held in his hands or clipped directly into his forearms. The robot mode feet are spring-loaded so the heels and toes collapse down and together when the feet are lifted off the ground.

:The instructions include a "battle mode", which is essentially the vehicle mode with the robot legs untransformed, similar to the "alternate transformation" mode seen on Generation 1 [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], which of course, was the "gerwalk" mode from the Japanese series ''Super Dimensional Fortress Macross''.

:Like Skystalker, Sunspot can be attached to the top of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Mindwipe (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Mindwipe]]'s alternate mode via two pegs. Additionally, Sunspot's axe/hook weapons can clip onto Mindwipe's shins.

:This mold was also used to make the Tokyo Toy Show [[exclusive]] ''Generation 2'' [[Smokescreen (G2)#TokyoToyShow|Smokescreen]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Laserbeak (G1)#Generations|Laserbeak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Sunspot/sunspot.htm More information on Sunspot at TFU.info]''

[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Transformers (2010) Decepticons]]

Talk:Wheelie (G1)

2013-05-25T20:49:43Z

Phasma Felis: /* What rhymes with 'orange'? */

I applaud the profile. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 22:03, 9 May 2006 (UTC)
::It's amazing how many sentences can rhyme without not making sense. [[User:American Girl|American Girl]] 19:28, 28 February 2008 (UTC)
: Well, on second thought, I applaud the concept of the bio, but think the content is more appropriate for the animated continuity section. It seems to chronicle the circumstances of the movie, and not his personality. (Remember, in Dreamwave, he was never on Quintessa that we saw.) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 22:05, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

:Point conceded. The new bio's better than mine anyway. The whole entry is much improved. So many horrible rhymes...bwahahahahaha. --[[User:Autobus Prime|Autobus Prime]] 12:30, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

We totally need to complete this entry. This deserves to be a Featured Article. sadly, I'm pretty awful about fiction. I OWN most of it, but don't REMEMBER it very well. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 06:20, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

Having just rhymed all through the section I just added, I have no idea how Wheelie keeps it up 24/7. Exhausting! --[[User:Ratbat|Ratbat]] 09:06, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
:Rhyming isn't really all that hard if you have the vocabulary of a bard. --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 13:05, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the manga summary to rhyme and keep the gag going. Though I think I write rhymes more like Dr. Seuss than Wheelie...--[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 23:05, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

wow, this profile almost makes me wish I didn't use my Wheelie toy as cannon fodder in the late 80's -- great job with the rhymes whoever did this should work for a greeting card company

I'm fine with the rhyming in the article, but the rhythm really needs work. I'd change it, but I'm afraid of being accused of ripping apart large sections of the article for no good reason (see Walky's comment below).--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 22:56, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

==Not yet to be Featured==
Sipher, the reason I unfeatured it is because the inconsistency of the rhyme's meter is really embarrassing. If you read the history, you'll see my note. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:57, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
:Then maybe you should have removed the "Featured Article" Category, which is why I put the tag on it (and is still there as of your last edit). --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 15:37, 27 November 2006 (UTC)
:: Indeed I should! Meanwhile, history is your friend. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 15:43, 27 November 2006 (UTC)

==Commercial voice==
Walky, Frank Welker never VOICED Scrappy-Doo! He did, however, voice Peewit. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 12:57, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

Welker ''did'' voice Zzcooby & Freddy in new show! [[User:Wazzpinator|Wazzpinator]] 18:33, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

==Italian names==
I don't have the brainpower to add these in rhyme tonight. If somebody could, Wheelie was called Saetta in the dub of TFTM, and... apparently ''Scooter'' in everything else. (At least, it doesn't SEEM to be a joke...) --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 05:06, 10 October 2007 (UTC)
:I apologize. - Chris McFeely, not signed in

== Continuity rhymes ==

"Continuity" doesn't rhyme with "see". [It rhymes with "bitty", to pick an irrelevant-but-accurate example] - 21:39, 16 August 2009 (EDT)
:It also rhymes with "enginuity"! -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 20:03, 18 August 2009 (EDT)
::Or even "ingenuity"!--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 00:27, 19 August 2009 (EDT)
:::Ooh! Here's one that's on-topic, "ambiguity"!! -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 07:14, 19 August 2009 (EDT)

== But seriously, folks... ==

...am I going to be hugely unpopular if I state my belief that the article has, at this point, gone way overboard? Rhymes in the section headers, line-breaks all over the place, rhymes being used to describe continuities where he ''didn't rhyme''... I think that this page has long since crossed the line between "fun" and "taking it way too far". Frankly, I would almost be in favour of scaling it back to just having a rhyming opening and captions. A ''lot'' of the fiction section is, to my eyes, suffering because of the demands of the rhyme scheme. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 10:11, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:All my hard work...unappreciated...:( --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 10:47, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
::But to be serious, I wrote nearly all the rhymes in the fiction portion of the article and created the linebreaks so folks could see the scheme. The rhymes in the fiction headers and continuity notes were some no-username's doing and I've never been very fond of them.
::Still, if many people agree that the humor interferes with the facts, then we can put it to a vote as to whether we get rid of the rhymes in the headers, the rhymes all together or if we just leave it. It may be ''my'' joke, but I'm not going to have a heart attack if others want to change it so it doesn't interfere with the facts (unlike ''some'' members of this Wiki). --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 10:54, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:::Aw, it's not that it's not appreciated, I see what you were doing, but it's... it's like Bonecrusher hate jokes. We started out with them and they were funny when the article was small but then when it was filled in they got really tiresome but people kept dogpiling 'em on anyway, until we had to say "No more". That's sort of what I'm feeling here. The idea worked when the article was small, but when it's full (which it ''isn't'' yet!) I think it gets in the way more than it is fun. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 10:56, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
::::I need to concur, although we should keep SOME rhymes for sure. At the very least, his summary. --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 11:20, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:::::''I need to concur/although we should keep SOME rhymes for sure.''
:::::Why, there's one right there! :) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 11:31, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
But this is the most awesome page on the wiki. It's one of the things people think of when they talk about how awesome our wiki is. It's like getting rid of the teacup ride at Disneyland. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 11:35, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:Or the testicles in ROTF. The ''Awesome'' defense only goes so far, especially in Transformers.--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 11:44, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:::That's a terrible analogy. When people talk about our wiki, they mention our Wheelie article that is all rhymes, and this is a good thing that they think epitomizes what we stand for and why we're better than other wikis. When people talk about Devastator's balls, it's derisively. I don't understand your comparison. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 12:46, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
::::It's simple - Devastator's testicle's are 'awesome.' Bay thinks so. A lot of the moviegoing public though so. Most 'serious' fans thought otherwise. But an awful lot of people laughed and laughed at them, probably more than will ever read this wiki. Just because one group of people thinks something is awesome doesn't keep it from getting in the way of (imparting information / telling a strong story.) The fandom can be be a bit of an insulated community - an echo chamber, if you will. Pointing to anecdotal evidence one way or the other shouldn't be our benchmark. It's much more useful to go back to core principles.
::::But mostly I was seizing on your use of the word ''awesome'' which has been forever commingled with Bay for me.--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 13:25, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:::::Well, I think the charm of us writing articles in the personality of the characters extends to more than just this one. [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]], etc., for instance. It can actually be weirdly useful sometimes in conveying information about characters without having to spell it out. But, if it's getting in the way of having an actual informative article in any instance, then it ''does'' need toning down. --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 13:35, 10 October 2009 (EDT)

::I agree some of the rhyming should go. The headers, external link, notes and voice actor info in rhyme seems redundant to me, if not annoying. I can somewhat dig the argument not to put rhyme in sections of fiction in which he didn't rhyme, although I'd hate to see it go. But what I think would greatly help this article is a better layout. Currently, the article is all rather statically and confusingly "text-humongous white space-pic". I'd like to see it being connected a tad more by switching the text-pic order every second fiction/rhyme-paragraph (as well as having some of the paragraphs expanded). [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 11:48, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
::I think all of the ''paragraphs'' should remain in rhyme. Headers, bullet-point "list" items... no. That's overkill. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 12:51, 10 October 2009 (EDT)
:::Yeah, mark me down as a compromise vote. Ditch the headers/notes, etc rhymes but keep the fiction section poetry. Partly because I spent a lot of time writing most of it, but also because I don't think the fiction poetry really interferes with the knowledge. The headers and stuff is annoying, though. --'''DrSpengler (at work, can't log in)'''
::::I'll agree with that. -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] 14:55, 12 October 2009 (EDT)
::::I'd quite happily dump the whole joke, which was never that funny. And it does seriously impede the article. '''Vote NO on this from me''' [[User:Eire]] 20.02 Oct 12 09 (UTC)

==Japanese fiction: Rhyme or Not Rhyme?==

Recently, I've been told to stop writing the Japanese fiction sections in rhyme because Wheelie didn't rhyme in Japan, and that all rhymes should be reverted to standard. I wrote the Japanes fiction sections in rhyme to keep up the theme and flow of the article, and because it was fun, yeah. But if everyone else thinks the Japanese fiction sections should be de-rhymed, then so be it. Let's take a vote. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 12:26, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''AGAINST''' rhyme in the Japanese section. It simply isn't appropriate for that incarnation of the character.--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 12:39, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''for it''' because I like the general theme of the page, it's fun, and because Wheelie only never rhymed because the Japanese language sucks at rhyming (same reason why their poems and music lyrics don't rhyme). The sentence structure just doesn't work in its favor. Just because the Japanese couldn't do it doesn't mean we should follow suit. English rocks at rhyming. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 12:55, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:Here's me voting '''for it''', because if we're going to do a gag, we ought to be consistent with it throughout the article, or it looks half-assed. --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 13:33, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''for it'''. Keep it consistent or keep it out. --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 13:38, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:Just so there's no confusion, I am obviously '''for it'''. I think the rhymes make the article fun and I believe that having random non-rhyming chunks would break up the flow of the page. And doing it just because Wheelie didn't rhyme in certain continuities isn't worth killing the fun. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 13:40, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''for it'''. Keeps the page consistent and there's already someone willing to do it. - [[User:Cattleprod|Cattleprod]] 14:00, 8 February 2010 (EST)
: I vote '''AGAINST''' all the rhyme. Seriously, you ever sit down and try to exract information from this page? Imagine you're someone who knows nothing of Wheelie. After reading this I guarantee you'll know even less. [[User: Eire]] 18.59 8 Feb 2010
:: Hey, were you the [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Tales_of_the_Fallen_issue_5&diff=414380&oldid=413827 guy who called a dude a schmuck for no real reason], and so then he [http://shortpacked.livejournal.com/593224.html?thread=14980936#t14980936 quit this wiki] because he was treated like shit? You don't get a vote. Especially since you think Florida and Cuba are separated by a friggin' river. (Anyway, I vote against rhyming in the Headmasters section.) --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:07, 8 February 2010 (EST)

:I vote '''against''' the rhyme, and note that when I first read this page, the break ''away'' from rhyming was hilarious... particularly because the text of the section was written in short, flat deliberately ''boring'' sentences to maximize the contrast. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 14:08, 8 February 2010 (EST)
::Yeah. I don't vote for the lack of rhyming in the Headmasters section for technicality reasons, but because it would be hilarious. Especially if it were written like a petulant little punk. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:09, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:'''AGAINST''' btw. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 14:09, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I'm '''for it''' as I think it'd disrupt the flow, if it was only randomly rhyming.'''--TFDatabase'''
::''Whatever'' policy we adopt, it's not going to be random. If it rhymes, it's for a reason. If it doesn't rhyme (especially in specific sections), it's also for a reason.--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 15:03, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:::But it LOOKS random (at least before you know why it was done). Also, it seems weird that TFDatabase gets jumped on for using the same wording Spengs did earlier.[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 15:10, 8 February 2010 (EST)
::::Just a fluke of timing. Nothing more. It's not like I'm constantly on the Wiki monitoring each and every comment that comes on.--[[User:G.B. Blackrock|G.B. Blackrock]] 16:03, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''for''' for the reasons already listed by so many others. Now, if you could find a way to do that section in haiku instead... [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:35, 8 February 2010 (EST)
::That idea is morbidly appealing. --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 14:50, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:::MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!! [[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 14:57, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I'm '''for it'''. As Detour mentioned, Japanese sentence structures don't allow much room for rhyming and the rhyming is unique to Wheelie (like how SG Nightbeat's page is done in Edward G. Robinson's gangster character fashion).
:(Haiku? Good grief...) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:27, 8 February 2010 (EST)
::...so I have an evil sense of humor. You won't hold it against me, will you? --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 17:44, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:::Not really, but I can imagine the chore of parsing everything down to 5-7-5. Heck, [[Wikipedia:Waka (poetry)#Tanka|tanka]] might be a better option given its 5-7-5-7-7. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 19:07, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''for''' the rhyming, for the reasons already given. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 15:41, 8 February 2010 (EST)
::'''As do I''', we have it noted that he didn't rhyme in other dubs anyway. [[User:Stevo|Stevo]] 17:49, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''against''' rhyming in the Headmasters section. Having that section being assholey makes it even funnier, and Headmasters Wheelie is they guy who wouldn't go along with it simply to be a jerk. --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 18:14, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I vote '''for''' rhyming, as otherwise we should probably stick a disclaimer at the start of the Headmasters section because you know others will come along and make it rhyme again later anyway.--[[User:MCRG Again|MCRG Again]] 18:56, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:'''Against''' rhyming, because the Headmasters section should read like the dialog of the show: boring and stating the obvious, repeatedly. (I'd be for haiku form, though) -[[User:Mazenoise|Mazenoise]] 19:08, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:I'm '''FOR''' rhyming because it'd flow badly otherwise. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 19:13, 8 February 2010 (EST)

: I would totally support rewriting ''Headmasters'' Wheelie in sarcastic Goth format, if it could be pulled off well. Otherwise.... eh. Having the rhyming is overkill. Not having it is inconsistent. Pick your poison! -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 21:16, 8 February 2010 (EST)
:'''FOR''' rhyming. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] 21:23, 8 February 2010 (EST)

I declare voting over. I'd only be convinced to ditch Spengler's large amounts of work over a technicality is if voting were overwhelmingly in favor of it. Like, near-unanimous. And that certainly isn't the case, so the rhyming stays. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 21:54, 8 February 2010 (EST)

:Yaayyy! I'm appreciated! I've got tomorrow off work so I'll knock out a few more episodes. If it's any consolation to those who voted against the rhymes, in order to write these fiction summaries I have to actually ''watch'' each episode. A most-terrible fate. So this is a very hollow victory for Spengler. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 22:44, 8 February 2010 (EST)

Okay, you know what? I seriously retract my earlier moan about the rhyming. Spengler is utterly rocking this, getting across all the relevant info in a way I never thought was possible. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 07:58, 15 February 2010 (EST)
:I'm cookin' MCs like a pound of bacon, yo. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 11:02, 15 February 2010 (EST)

==Featured Article material?==

So, I finally finished the thing. His every fiction section is completed, pics are plentiful and, so far as I know, his toy page is up to snuff (toys aren't my forte', I admit). Do you think this article is worthy of Featured Article status? --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 18:04, 14 April 2010 (EDT)
:Considering Walky already slapped the Featured template on it, apparently it is. ;)
:(It's certainly the most impressive of our self-demonstrating articles, that's for damn sure.) --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 18:13, 14 April 2010 (EDT)
::Aw jeez, somehow I completely missed that. My bad! Disregard this! (and thanks, Walky!) --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 18:18, 14 April 2010 (EDT)

== If we ever get the chance... ==

I'd love to see a picture of Wheelie being attacked by Decepticons on this article with the caption "Oh men of dark and dismal fate, forego your cruel employ! Have pity on my lonely state: I am an orphan boy!" (This is a quote from Gilbert & Sullivan's ''Pirates of Penzance'', for the operatically ignorant.) I realize that there is no good picture for this caption as of now and that this will likely not happen, but I thought I'd just throw that out there. Also, kudos to those brave men and women who endeavored to write this article. You would make your English teachers proud.
 - [[User:Queso|¡Usa El Queso!]] 00:33, 21 April 2011 (EDT)

== Wow ==

I can't even begin to imagine the effort that went into this. Truly epic! - [[User:LucidFox|LucidFox]] 10:29, 12 January 2012 (EST)

== Generations toy caption ideas ==

I pity the fool who's no Meister retool!

I pity the fool who ain't a retool!

Reformatted to look like Meister? I think this body is much nicer!

I may look like Jazz, Stepper, Longarm (not Prime)--but do any of them ever bother to rhyme?

I used to be a Minicar; a Jazz retool is better by far!

A Jazz retool can never fail (as long as you ignore the [[scale]])!

[[User:Rhymus|Rhymus]] 02:35, 26 September 2012 (EDT)

== What rhymes with 'orange'? ==

1) This entry is amazing, but 2) all this and no joke about the notorious difficulty of rhyming the word 'orange'?--[[User:Dubbilex|Dubbilex]] 03:29, 30 December 2012 (EST)
:"Door-hinge". I learned that from the Muppets. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 13:06, 1 March 2013 (EST)
::How about a rhyme for "purple"? "Urkel"? --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 14:09, 1 March 2013 (EST)
:Bloom County recommends "whore binge". [[User:Phasma Felis|Phasma Felis]] 16:49, 25 May 2013 (EDT)

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:''Straxus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Straxus.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Mercy is not dispensed here, fools, only Pez.]]
A ruthless, fearmongering dictator, Lord High Governor '''Straxus''' is a threat to all under his rule—including his own inner circle. From his throne in [[Darkmount]], there are none in [[Polyhex]] who do not feel his crushing influence. Straxus's word is law, unbound by reason or facts, and can and will change from thought to thought. Do not try to appeal to his sense of pity; he has none.

A brutal powerhouse, he is more than able to enforce his policies, usually with a deadly blow from his battle axe. So terrible is Straxus that even [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] gives the dictator his space, allowing the small-minded tyrant to terrorize his corner of the globe. Megatron may have designs on the galaxy, but in Polyhex, Straxus rules.

He is sometimes known as '''Darkmount'''. After his conversion to [[Power Core Combination]] technology, he took the code name '''Rollermaster'''. In this new form, he commands a [[Targetmaster]] partner with the [[Spanner (G1)|familiar]] name of [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]].

{{quote|'''Mercy''' is not dispensed here, fools... only '''death!'''|Straxus|"[[The Smelting Pool!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:Straxusholdscourt.jpg|left|300px|thumb|He's got a metal palm tree and he's not afraid to use it!]]
''Following the assassination of the Decepticon warlord [[Trannis]] by the [[Autobot]] commando unit, the [[Wrecker]]s, Straxus assumed his position as [[Decepticon leader]] on Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Cybertron: The Middle Years!}}

Straxus would oversee a horrifically brutal reign, having his men hunt down neutrals, Autobots, and [[empty|the destitute]] so they could be melted down in [[smelting pool]]s and their metal reused by the Decepticons. Even other Decepticons weren't safe from his brutality, with him battering his own Executive Officer [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] when he was in a mood.

When a Decepticon transmission beamed from the planet [[Earth]] circa the Earth year 1985 reached Cybertron, Straxus immediately arranged for the capture of the scientist [[Spanner (G1)|Spanner]] so that a [[space bridge]] between the worlds could be constructed. Attempting to locate Spanner, the Autobot spy [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] learned of this plot, but was captured by [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] and brought before Straxus, who maliciously destroyed his unique recording-device arm before consigning him to death in the [[Smelting pool|smelting pools]]. In turn, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] came searching for Scrounge (against orders), was captured and brought before Straxus, and sentenced to the pools. There he discovered the dying Scrounge, was given the information he had acquired, and escaped with the aid of his Autobot friends who had come looking for him (against orders). {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}}

[[Image:Straxusaltmode.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Yeah, but where does the axe go?]]The space bridge was subsequently completed, but its earliest tests reduced Straxus to rage when a malfunction caused the death of [[Crosscut (Decepticon)|Crosscut]], and he sent [[Crosscut's successor|another unfortunate]] to instant death in an attempt to figure out what had gone wrong. In an act of petty brutality, he threatened Shrapnel that he better sort the problem out soon because ''he'' was going to be sent to clear the rubbish off the Bridge! As the tests went on, an Autobot raiding party planted explosives within Darkmount, destroying it, and sending an enraged Straxus after their heads. With the bridge unattended, Blaster intended to destroy it, but was confronted by Straxus in a one-on-one duel. Crippling Blaster with his axe, Straxus was duped into accidentally severing the bridge's fuel line, destabilizing its teleporting arch, through which Blaster then kicked Straxus, destroying him. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}

[[Image:Straxushead.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Teletraan I, Rita's escaped, recruit a team of teenagers with attitude...no, er wait...]]
''However, while Straxus's body was reduced to ash, his head was salvaged and placed in a life-support pod that allowed him to continue on in his position as leader.'' {{storylink|...The Harder They Die!}} ''Soon after, when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] arrived on Cybertron, Straxus immediately set in motion a scheme to restore himself to life, calmly following Megatron's directions to hunt down [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], who had arrived on the planet with him. ''{{storylink|Under Fire!}}'' After Prime carried out [[Decepticon fuel store|several successful raids]] alongside the Wreckers, Megatron began to grow more and more unstable, and Straxus more and more impatient with his deranged houseguest. Despite the warnings of his technicians as to the "unpredictability" of the machinery involved, Straxus made the final step, activating a device that would exchange his and Megatron's minds, giving him a body once more. Megatron resisted the transfer, however, leaving the two minds within Megatron's body, fighting for dominance, each one in control at a different moment. The other Decepticons, in particular [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], soon noticed their leader's problems and began to scheme about how to handle it. When in battle with Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], Megatron prepared to unleash his destructive [[antimatter]] powers; in order to save the [[Polyhex Decepticon stronghold]], Ratbat activated the space bridge, teleporting the three Transformers back to [[Earth]].'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[Image:Maulers_mauled.jpg|right|thumb|250px|This story is full of awesome Megatron moments and Straxus retroactively stole them all. He ''is'' evil!]]
''Before this could occur, having failed to oust Megatron's mind, Straxus activated his contingency plan, "[[Project Re-Birth]]," and his consciousness fled into a body he had specially prepared—a duplicate of Megatron created from a "[[hapless trooper]]", complete with a copy of his brain patterns, beneath which Straxus's personality lay dormant. '' {{storylink|Two Megatrons!}}'' Upon hearing of the true Megatron's seeming death aboard the space bridge a short time later, the project technicians activated the clone, sending it to the sewers beneath [[London]] where it came into conflict with a small group of Autobots, [[Action Force (team)|Action Force]] and [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]]. Straxus's mind had yet to take over the clone at this point, and it genuinely believed itself to be the true Megatron, but it was soon dealt with when an oil tank explosion sent it and Centurion tumbling into the [[Thames|River Thames]].'' {{storylink|Ancient Relics!}}

''Some time later, seeking a weapon to use against the deranged future Decepticon [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] recovered the Megatron clone, also believing it to be the genuine article, only to find that "Megatron"'s mind had retreated into itself. Shockwave subjected the clone to the [[psycho-probe]], intending to force "Megatron" to face his fears—but instead, Straxus emerged, intending to fight Megatron's fears for him and finally take control of the body. Megatron fought back, however, ripping the mental image of Straxus to pieces and finally taking over their shared mind.'' {{storylink|Salvage!}}

''This Megatron killed [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] in a test run'' {{storylink|Dry Run!}} ''and then proceeded to battle Galvatron, but ceased his attack after hearing from the future Decepticon that: a) Stasrcream would throw him out a ship in 2006, and b) Galvatron would kill him. Amused and seeing the two had a lot in common, Megatron agreed to join him.'' {{storylink|Altered Image!}} ''He helped Galvatron battle Autobots of the present and future in the "[[Time Wars]]", massacring [[Wrecker]]s and the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], but was soon put off by the growing madness and pointless destruction that his ally was causing. The Megatron clone opted instead to [[Decepticon heavy transport|return]] to Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

''On Cybertron, he effortlessly dethroned the decadent ruling [[Triumverate]] and took control of the Decepticons on the planet once more... ruling confident in the knowledge he'd become Galvatron, and ''this'' time he'd do things ''right''!'' {{storylink|The Fall and Rise of the Decepticon Empire.}}

[[Image:TFUK TwoMegatrons Suicide.JPG|left|150px|thumb|No, no! Aim away from the face!]]
''Soon, however, he began to suffer from nightmarish visions of the lives lived by both the trooper whose body became his, and of Straxus, just as the true Megatron—having recovered his memories after a period of wandering amensia in the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]]—attacked his base.'' {{storylink|Mind Games}}'' The two Megatrons battled, with the true one revealed the clone's nature to him, and all at once, everything made sense to the clone. Along with this revelation, another immediately arose—Straxus's mental defeat was a sham, and he had been dwelling within the clone's mind all along, steadily growing in power as the clone weakened. Straxus made one final attempt to seize control of their mind, and the clone committed suicide, blowing his own head off with his [[fusion cannon]], rather than allow Straxus to win.'' {{storylink|Two Megatrons!}}

''It is possible that in the original un-altered pre-Time Wars timeline, the Straxus-Megatron clone may have been the Megatron transformed into Galvatron, but the shifting nature of the timelines makes this open to debate at best.''

''All very simple, isn't it?''

{{note|The true nature of the Megatron clone was not revealed until the story which depicted his death. This was because, for all of the clone's other stories, he was regarded by characters, readers and writer [[Simon Furman]] as actually being the ''real'' Megatron, having survived his supposed death in the US comics. The US comics, however, continued to treat Megatron as pushing up daisies, so when Simon Furman took over writing that title and penned Megatron's return, he needed an explanation that would reconcile Megatron's continual appearances in the UK title with his lack of activity in the US. Relegating the Megatron of the UK comics to a clone was that explanation, revealed in UK-exclusive strips which ran concurrently with the reprints of Megatron's US return.}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
The Megatron clone would terrify a young Hot Rod in [[1990]] by willingly risking the lives of loyal Decepticons to flush out a [[Warmonger|double-agent]], and then muse it would've been easier to just murder everyone. Later, he would wage a [[Decepticon Civil War]] against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} , where he no longer threw fits at his troops because he knew he could look forward to a future as the unbeatable Galvatron. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

He then become Galvatron by [[2006]] and, by not fleeing to Earth's past, conquered Cybertron! Well, it seems to be him, it's very confusing. If it was him, he then got stepped on by [[Unicron]] in [[2010]]. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

====''Generation 2''====
[[Image:WarWithoutEnd-Straxus.jpg|right|thumb|150px|His weapon gets less threatening with each appearance.]]
[[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] referred to Straxus as one of the petty, small-minded dictators he left in charge of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when he left to start the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. {{storylink|War Without End!}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
Straxus (not a "Lord")<ref>[http://simonfurman.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/wheels-on-fire/#comment-3627 "WHEELS ON FIRE"—simon furman: the blog]</ref> was part of the crew of the first ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', which left Cybertron long before [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s uprising. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

[[Image:Straxusidw.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I may or may not be here in subsequent panels, depending on how the artist feels today.]]
Later, at the beginning of the war, as the Decepticon movement was just beginning to reveal its true menace, Straxus returned to Cybertron for some reason to work security at the [[Kaon Security Headquarters]]. When the Decepticon [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was brought to trial before an emergency session of the [[Kaon Council]], the accused started a prisoner revolt. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}}

Millions of years later, Straxus had apparently returned to the [[Dead Universe]]. When [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] was abducted on [[Gorlam Prime]], Straxus implanted a device in his brain that would make him a sleeper agent for the Dead Universe crew.<ref>According to the [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=82441#82441 script] for "[[Spotlight: Hardhead]]".</ref> {{storylink|Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

[[Image:SpotlightDoubledealer Straxus Transforms.jpg|left|thumb|250px|And yet, surprisingly few kitbashes from Cybertron [[Sideways (RID)#Cybertron|Sideways]]...]]
After [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] secured the [[Nega-Core]] and activated its guardian, Straxus initiated the [[Expansion]] with [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] and the rest of the Dead Universe crew. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Later, Straxus attacked Earth with [[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]]. His job was to bombard the surface in his jet mode and then operate an [[energon]] drill while Grindcore set up a [[space bridge]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

Straxus and Grindcore soon had to defend this site when an Autobot team led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] stormed it, trying to prevent the Expansion. [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] ended up holding off both of them at the same time while the other Autobots slipped by. The [[Benzuli Expanse]] anomaly was soon sealed off, and unable to survive without their connection to the Dead Universe, both Straxus and Grindcore simply... ceased functioning. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

===''Universe Classic Series'' toy bios===
During Straxus's rule over Polyhex, he put a lowly, unknown warrior through an excruciating rebuilding process, tortuously reforging him into the very image of Optimus Prime. Through forcible data uploads and brainwashing, the Decepticon was imbued with memories and skills culled from many sources, giving him much of Optimus Prime's knowledge and combat algorithms. However, Straxus perished before he could complete this "[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]", and his creation was left without a framework with which to process the mental injections. Straxus's legacy was this mad wraith haunting the back alleys of Cybertron, hunting down Autobots and Decepticons alike.<ref>[http://tformers.net/g/albums/9893/DSCF2738.JPG Nemesis Prime's ''Universe Classic Series'' on-package bio]</ref>

===''Wings Universe''===
Straxus was one of a number of [[Decepticon Warlord]]s who fought for territory in the early days of the Great War. With the threat of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard]], the Warlords formed a war council. During one meeting, they reviewed footage of the Elite Guard wiping out some of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s men, and discussed ways of ridding themselves of the Elite Guard. At the next meeting of the council, [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] sent along his lieutenant, [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]], with a box containing an important message. The message turned out to be a bomb, which killed the council members present. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

===United===
[[Image:FierceFightingOnPlanetNebulos-StraxusDecepticons.jpg|left|thumb|200px|...I was an unstoppable tyrannical warlord who answered to no one, once...]]
A [[nano-virus]] that afflicted most Autobots save the [[Targetmaster]]s and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] required [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] to lead a team to [[Nebulos]] for an anti-virus. However, the nano-virus was merely a ploy by the Decepticons to draw out the Targetmasters and Headmasters to abduct their [[Nebulan]] partners, so when the Autobots arrived on Nebulos, Straxus was waiting for them with a considerable army! His army quickly fell into disarray, unfortunately, when Straxus was singled out and defeated. He returned to his [[Thunderwing (G1)|master]] to beg forgiveness. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Darkmount.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You're welcome.]]
*'''Darkmount''' (Deluxe, 2010)
**''Accessories'': Pick-axe/cannon, missile launcher, machine gun, smoke grenade launchers

:Part of wave 2 of ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'', Darkmount ("Straxus" was [[trademark|unavailable]]) transforms into a half-tracked [[Wikipedia:Self-propelled artillery|self-propelled artillery]] inspired by the [[Wikipedia:G6 howitzer|South African G6 Rhino]], as well as a tripod-mounted [[Wikipedia:Howitzer|howitzer]] platform called a "battle station".

:In vehicle mode, the turret can rotate and the barrel can raise. Initially it was planned to have him interact with Scout Class figures who could man his "fortress mode". The remainders of that idea are the otherwise pointless handlebars that end up on his knees in robot mode.<ref name="generations11">TakaraTomy staff interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2011]]'' vol. 1, [http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/428825-takaratomy-staff-interview-generations-united.html translation at TFW2005].</ref> In robot mode, the cannon barrel becomes his trademark pick-axe weapon, while his smaller weapons (featuring [[C joint]]s) can clip onto various compatible rungs, bars and tubes sculpted onto the vehicle or robot. Despite his portly robot form, and his alternate half-track mode, his tech specs list his speed rank as 10.

:"M17" is written on his vehicle mode, referencing "[[The Smelting Pool!|Marvel #17]]", the comic issue in which Straxus first appeared. His head is designed with a light-piping feature but it is not utilized.

:The mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Shattered Glass'' [[Straxus (SG)|Straxus]] and [[retool]]ed into ''Generations'' [[Skullgrin]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Darkmount/darkmount.htm More information on Darkmount at TFU.info]''
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===United===
[[Image:United_Straxus_Toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|TakaraTomy will collect the fee...''personally!'']]
*'''Straxus''' (Deluxe, [[December 25|12-25]]-2010)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''UN-10'''
**''Accessories'': "Battle axe"/cannon, missile launcher, machine gun, smoke grenade launchers

:Darkmount was redecoed for inclusion in the first wave of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toyline, and even released under his original name. He now sports a new color scheme that replaces much of his grey plastic and ''all'' of his red plastic with more dark blue and new light-blue pieces, apparently shooting to emulate Straxus as he was colored in his [[The Bridge to Nowhere!|second Marvel appearance]], drawing particular inspiration from the [[:Image:MarvelUS-18.jpg|cover]] of the issue. And he's got his dead, black eyes!

:Besides the black eyes, Straxus features additional paint on his face as well as his crotch plate and knee flaps.
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===United EX===
[[Image:United-toy RollerMaster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Rollermaster vs Choppermaster''' (Vs pack, [[September 22|9-22]]-[[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''EX P1'''

:'''Rollermaster''' (ローラーマスター ''Rōrāmasutā'') is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Icepick (PCC)#Toys|Icepick]] toy, transforming into a treaded snow-plow vehicle of probably-made-up model. Unlike most ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander molds, Rollermaster does not have [[5mm post]] holes in or near his hands to allow him to use hand-held weapons. He has some sweet claws, though, and the hardpoint on his right shoulder allows him to use a Mini-Con's weapon mode as a shoulder-mounted emplacement. A flip-up [[Powerlinx]] socket on his chest allows him to use [[Mini-Con]]s as armor. He also has a secondary "Prime mode" configuration in which he forms a super robot torso; in this mode he can use the drone-limbs from any 5-pack set to make a new super-robot.

:He was only available in a set with [[Blaze Master|Choppermaster]], [[Spanner (United)|Spanner]] and [[Firebug (United)|Firebug]].

==Notes==
[[Image:StraxusChangesColors.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Consistency is not dispensed here, fools, only GAFFES!]]
* For some reason, Straxus's colors changed drastically between the two issues he was in for the US comic. Also, sometimes between panels.
* With that in mind, Darkmount's color scheme (with its red biceps and gold chest) is based on an amalgam of his appearances. Specifically, a unique color arrangement that appeared on the cover of the fan-publication "The Obscure Omnibus" that super-fan [[User:Monzo|Monzo]] gave the Transformers team for reference.
* Not only was Straxus's color scheme unstable, but so was his weapon design. In his first issue, it looked like a pick-axe, but when Straxus battled Blaster in his second issue, it had evolved into a scythe.
* "[[Two Megatrons!]]" means that Straxus was around but dormant when Ratbat was boss of Cybertron. Was he dormant for a proper reason or did Ratbat ''arrange it'' that way?
* So why "Darkmount" for the toy instead of the obviously-made-up "Straxus", theoretically easy to [[trademark]]? One possible explanation is that an Austrian company, [http://www.stadlbauer.at/74.0.html?&L=1 Stadlbauer], has owned "Strax" as an international registered trademark for toys since 1966, and applied to register the term in the United States [http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=79069729&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch in 2009]. This would give Stadlbauer a solid legal hold on the term versus another company trying to use a sound-alike in the same field. While this unforeseen hitch may have necessitated Straxus's name-change, it's not like another company could get away with using "Optimusor Primeo", either...
**There is also a staxus.com website, which is '''''AMAZINGLY NOT SAFE FOR WORK''''', so... yeah. Remember "[[Nexus Maximus]]"? That kinda thing. So much that kinda thing. (This, of course, does make the move to "Darkmount" pretty funny in context.)
* According to Hasbro copy writer [[Forest Lee]], Straxus was mentioned in [[San Diego Comic-Con|Comic-Con]] 2008 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]'s bio entirely to make [[David Willis]] happy. Incidentally, Willis colored the cover to the fan publication mentioned in the second note, so he's probably on Cloud Nine right now.
* Darkmount's instructions show [[Skullgrin]]'s robot head. It's [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|becoming]] [[Black Shadow (Victory)|a]] [[Axor|trend]].
* ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime's backstory was certainly inspired by the Megatron-clone plot, but their relation to each other in-fiction is unclear. A straight reading would suggest that Straxus merely had more than one clone project in the works. However, if one assumes that the ''Classic Series'' bios are meant to follow the ''[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Classics'' comic]], then Nemesis Prime would be Straxus's ONLY known clone project in his universe, since the UK comics are not part of that continuity. However, it wouldn't be the [[Mutant (G1)|first time]] a [[The 4,000,000 Year Itch!|UK-only plot thread]] managed to make it into a ''Classics''-related product...
*It's likely that [[Eric Holmes]] didn't consult with [[Simon Furman]] when he had Straxus as a cameo in ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin]]''. (Straxus must have been mentioned in the script, since he shows up in [http://mmatere.deviantart.com/art/Megatron-Origins-4-pag-02-80058403 Marcelo Matere's version of the page.]) Since he was never mentioned by name in ''Origin'', and he has a different design in the later Spotlights, it can be easily retconned that the character in ''Megatron Origin'' was [[Bluster|"Straxus's brother"]], since Straxus was supposedly in the Dead Universe at this time.
*Rollermaster's [http://www.allspark.com/content/view/10631/37/ bio notes] do not ''explicitly'' say he's Straxus, but... come on. Plus, the [[Andrew Hall|guy who wrote the bio and story and all that]] said he is.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/uscomics/straxus.htm Straxus at the Obscure Transformers Website.]

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Brick (term)

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Phasma Felis: Added anchors to frickin' everything

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[[Image:G1Battletrap toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I left my arms back at the office!]]
'''Brick''' is a fan term, usually derogatory, used to describe a [[Toy|''Transformers'' toy]] that has particularly low [[articulation]]. Most examples of bricks tend to be smaller toys that have been given limited articulation to keep costs down. The [[Throttlebot#Toys|Throttlebot]]s and the [[Duocon#Toys|Duocon]]s are prime examples. Some larger toys, however, can also be described as bricks, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#PMOP|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Generation_1|Ultra Magnus]].

Due to the limitations of the toy technology of the time, bricks are usually molds originating in [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generations 1]] and [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|2]] (some older toys were bricks not just to keep costs down, but to make the toy more stable [[for safety reasons|for safety reasons]]); however, some more modern toys such as ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#SuperBase|Super Base Optimus Prime]] and [[Overload (Armada)#Armada|Overload]] have earned the same description. When modern toys are bricks, it is usually because a [[gimmick]] of some sort makes it difficult to add more articulation or because they are made for very small children (such as the [[Cyber Slammers]] and [[Rescue Bot]]s).

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Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys

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Phasma Felis: /* Armada */ Added anchor for Super Base Optimus Prime

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Like [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|other Optimuses]], [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] has a lot of toys.

[[Image:OptimusPrimeUT-Armada.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hiyaaah...]]
==Toys==
===Armada===
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[[Image:Superbase ArmadaPrime.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Stand up and be counted, container!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-01'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] [[Mini-Con]], trailer/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)|G1 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]]. He is packaged with his Mini-Con partner 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).[[Image:Armada JetOptimusMegaweapon toy.jpg|right|400px|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)|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)|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 Japanese 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. This version of the figure was never burdened with the mobility-inhibiting shoulder tabs, and it's Super Mode chest button featured an extra clip of Prime shouting "Convoy, ready for battle!" in Japanese. Late in the Japanese 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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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-06'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] Mini-Con, left and right smokestacks
[[Image:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mini-Con-activated shimmy-shimmy.]]
: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, who can transform into a gun for him, or can peg onto the [[Powerlinx]] plug on Optimus's back to activated 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, but cannot peg together as a gun. Shipping in a great many waves throughout most of the later run of the line, Supercon Optimus became a notorious [[shelfwarmer|pegwarmer]].

: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)|Nemesis Prime]] and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ultra Magnus (Universe Two-Pack)|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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[[Image:Armadatoy gold convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Powelinx Armadaprime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Dracula Prime?]]
*'''Powerlinx Optimus Prime''' (Super Base, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Corona Sparkplug Mini-Con, trailer/armor, light-up rifle, missile, left & right smokestacks

: An extensive late-run redeco of the Super Base ''Armada'' Optimus Prime toy, "Powerlinx" Optimus Prime sports the darker colour 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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[[Image:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|right|300px|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]]" 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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[[Image:Armada-optimus-prime-gold-kmart.jpg|thumb|right|300px| ]]
*'''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, their respective partner Mini-Cons Sparkplug and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], and oddly enough, [[Longarm (Armada)|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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[[Image:Armada MagnaConvoyDX1.jpg|right|300px|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]] Japan exclusive, consisting of Powerlinx Optimus Prime (dubbed "Convoy Final Battle Coloration" and slightly redecoed with more show-accurate colours, principally a silver [[mouthplate]] instead of red), a "crystal" version of Overload ("Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version") made out of transluscent plastics, and an exclusive [[X-Dimension Micron|X-Dimension]] redeco of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|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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===Built to Rule===
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[[Image:BTR ArmadaPrime.jpg|right|300px|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 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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[[Image:BTR EnergonPrime.jpg|right|300px|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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[[Image:Energon Prime toy.jpg|right|400px|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. 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 ''Enegon'' 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.
[[Image:Energontoy prime combinations.jpg|right|thumb|400px]]
: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]]-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 ''[[Platinum Edition]]'' "Year of the Snake" [[Optimus Prime (WFC)#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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[[Image:Energontoy sl grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:STD Grand Convoy.jpg|right|300px|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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[[Image:Energontoy prime vs megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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)#Energon|Megatron]] figure. There are some tiny but notable differences between this and the Anniverary figure; the Hasbro version uses a more neutral dark-gray for the main body as opposed the 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 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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[[Image:Energontoy gold grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Firegrandconvoy.JPG|right|300px|thumb]]
*'''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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[[Image:Energontoy gold sl convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Energontoy_costco_prime.jpg|right|300px|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" was 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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[[Image:Energontoy custom color prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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)|Generation 1 Optimus Prime]] as a [[Target]] exclusive. The toy got far enough along in developemnt 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===
[[Image:Cybertrontoy leader optimus prime.jpg|right|400px|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, 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 posts, 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]].

: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|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, and the use of metal hinges to hold on Prime's wing tips, which were removable on Hasbro's version, and came disconnected in-package.

:In Super Mode, Optimus Prime can combine with Leobreaker to form "Savage Claw Mode", which sees the feline Autobot become a gigantic clawed armed for his leader. Alternately, if Prime's backpack is removed, he cam merge with 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Cybertron Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:LOC CybertronPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Optimus Minor?]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: [[Legends Class|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)|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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[[Image:GF MetallicGalaxyConvoy Legends toy.jpg|right|300px|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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy gold galaxy convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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]]).
::*''[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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy silver galaxy convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy custom color convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy ez clear optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy ridprime magnus 2pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
* '''Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, 4 missiles

:This Costco exclusive is a redecoed Super ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] toy, sold in a two-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (Cybertron)|Ultra Magnus]], itself a repackaged redeco of [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Ultra Magnus]] previously sold in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|2003 ''Universe'' toyline]]. He transforms into a Japanese Hino Brandlier fire truck with chromed wheels and rubber tires, the forward section of which detaches to become his standard robot mode. The rear portion becomes a battle station, and disassembles to form armor pieces for the robot that transform Prime into his "Battle Mode".

: The bio that accompanied this set indicates that these toys are new versions of the Unicron Trilogy characters, but no fiction has featured them in these form. However, the dimension-jumping appearance of the ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in the [[Balancing Act|''Cybertron'' comic]] published in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors' Club magazine]] appears to have been inspired by the release of this set.

:In Australia, this set was released as a Myer exclusive.

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[[Image:Cybertrontoy_sonic_convoy.jpg|right|300px|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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy gold ez convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Cyb GalaxyForceOptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|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.

: 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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[[Image:Cybertron OptimusPrime deluxe toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You've [[:Image:Supercon ArmadaPrime.jpg|already]] [[:Image:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|bought]] [[:Nemesis Prime (Armada)|me]] [[:Ultra Magnus (Universe Two-Pack)|five]] [[:Image: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 the [[#Super-Con|Super-Con ''Armada'' Optimus Prime]], recolored in red and black to resemble the Leader class Galaxy Force Optimus Prime figure. As was the case with [[Ultra Magnus (Universe Two-Pack)|"Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus]] version of this toy, Prime's forearms were [[Misassembly|swapped]] upon the toy's initial release, leaving his elbows useless, but this was corrected for later releases, which also saw the four planet symbols added to the truck-mode's cab.

:Optimus Prime and his wave-mate [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] debuted a new brand of Cyber Key: [[Retool|retooled]] from the standard Cybertron style key, this version lacked a molded [[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 remolded. The key was stamped with the code '''d56b''', but upon entry into Hasbro's website, this code brought up information about Demolishor, and vice versa.

: This mold was later redecoed 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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[[Image:Cybertron GFOptimusPrime Legends toy.jpg|right|300px|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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[[Image:Cybertron OptimusPrime beast toy.jpg|right|300px|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]].

: 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]]).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on Jungle Planet Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy prime wingsaber 2pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:Cybertrontoy LOCtarget4pack.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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'''
**[[Image:HybridStyletoy galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]''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===
[[Image:Classicstoy legends cybertron prime.jpg|right|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)===
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*'''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)|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], Legends of Cybertron Megatron and [[Megatron (Movie)|Movie Legends Megatron]]. The toy itself is identical to the ''Cybertron'' release.

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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Universe2008toy BftCPK optimus.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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 active 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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[[Image:Universe2008CybOptimusPrimeAndCrumplezone.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''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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==Merchandise==
===Fast food promotions===
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[[Image:Armadatoy happymeal prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:McEnergon-prime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Jesus and Santa rolled into one.]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toy, 2004-2005)
**''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 his 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.

:Unreleaed 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/McOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm More information on McDonald's Energon Optimus Prime at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertrontoy burgerking optimus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Burger King kids meal toy, 2005)

:Available in kids meals from [[Burger King]], this Optimus Prime is 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, for 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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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:SCF armada primes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Convoy''' (2002)
**''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 colour and metallic silver "pewter" variants, available at an equal ratio one each in every case of twelve blindpacked figures.

*'''Convoy (Cybertron Mode)''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
:A rare [[chase figure]] of Optimus in his Cybertronian body, as seen in the first [[First Encounter|two]] [[Metamorphosis|episodes]] of the ''Armada'' cartoon, was also available in the ninth ''Super Collection Figure'' wave. 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.

*'''Convoy Super Mode''' (2003)
**''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.

*'''Convoy Super Mode w/ Star Saber''' (2003)
**''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 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===
[[Image:MegaSCF armada primes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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]''

*'''Convoy Normalmode''' (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===
[[Image:QRobo armada prime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:BigTF_optimusprimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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 release 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===
[[Image:MiniCarCollection_optimusprimes.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''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===
[[Image:Omron optimus primes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:BattleforCybertron optimus piece.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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===Flashlight Keychain===
[[Image:Armada optimusprime keychain.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:BubbleTwist optimusprime.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:DXTF grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:Plakit grand convoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:WingConvoySuperRealFigure.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:WingConvoyOriginalFigure.jpg|thumb|300px|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 platic 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===
[[Image:Chupachups_optimusprimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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.

::*''[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.

*'''Tranformers 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===
[[Image:HyperTransformers optimusprimes.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:TransformersEnergonFigurePen.jpg|right|300px|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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===Hyper Galaxy===
[[Image:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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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[[Image:HyperGalaxy galaxyconvoysupermode.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:Blockformers galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:ChangeGalaxy galaxyconvoy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''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===
[[Image:ClassicsGummies.jpg|right|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)|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===
[[Image:Attacktix superoptimusprime goldbase.jpg|right|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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[[Image:Attacktix superoptimusprime booster.jpg|right|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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[[Image:Attacktix superoptimusprime vehicle.jpg|right|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, <strike>2007</strike>)
[[Image:AttacktixSuperOptimusPrimeSparkAttack.jpg|thumb|200px]]
{{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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==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.

[[Image:MonsterConvoy.jpg|right|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 ''[[wikipedia:The_King_of_Braves_GaoGaiGar|The King of Braves GaoGaiGar]]'', such as the chin protrusion and cheekguards.

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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]

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Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)

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:''The Cybertron Defense Team is an [[Autobot]] sub-group in [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cybertron Defence.png|right|150px|thumb|WRECK AND-oh, sorry.]]

The '''Cybertron Defense Team''' is an elite heavily armed combat unit within the Autobot army. Answering directly to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], they are dispatched to take care of the toughest assignments that other, lesser equipped Autobots can't handle. Armed with courage, determination, and some of the most powerful weapons ever bolted onto a [[Transformer]], the Cybertron Defense Team is a force to be reckoned with.

The group's members are:

[[Image:CybertronDefenseTeam dvdsm.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Yo, Joe?]]
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]]
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===

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[[Image:CybertronDefenseTeam poses.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Three, it's a magic number]]
When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] returned to [[Earth]] seeking vengeance for [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream's]] treacherous duplicity, Hot Shot, Red Alert and Scattorshot were tasked with keeping the powerful Decepticon leader busy while Optimus Prime assisted the other Autobots. Enraged by the humiliation of defeat at the hands of lesser beings, Megatron summoned the power of the [[Omega Lock]] to grant him a new weapon, the Death Machine Gun, which he used to swiftly mow down the three Autobots. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}}

Severely damaged, the trio were transported by [[Mike Franklin|Colonel Franklin]] to a nearby US Air Force facility where technicians attempted to repair them. However, the damage was too severe, beyond repair, to the point of Red Alert giving up hope on himself and his friends. Encouraged by the children, the three Autobots recounted their memories since meeting their kids, their desire for revenge against Megatron, and their hopes of saving their [[Cybertron (planet)|home planet]]. Their words reached the ears of [[Primus]], who bathed them in holy light, healing their wounds and allowing them to reformat into new, more powerful bodies, as the Cybertron Defense Team!

The new Autobot unit rushed back to the battlefield and soundly defeated the surprised Megatron and [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] with their incredible firepower, then covered the other Autobots as Optimus Prime led them to Starscream's island. {{storylink|Critical}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''[[Hot_Shot_(Armada)/toys#CyCDF|Cybertron Defense Hot Shot]]''' (Deluxe Class, 2005)
*'''[[Red_Alert_(Armada)#CybCD|Cybertron Defense Red Alert]]''' (Ultra Class, 2005/2006)
*'''[[Scattorshot_(Cybertron)#CybDef|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]]''' (Voyager Class, 2005/2006)

<center><gallery>
Image:Hotshotcybertrondefensetoy.jpg|Hot Shot
Image:Cybertron_Defence_Red_Alert.jpg|Red Alert
Image:CD_Scattorshot_toy.jpg|Scattorshot
</gallery></center>

: The "main" toys of the Cybertron Defense Team are all new molds for characters that already existed in the ''Cybertron'' [[franchise]]. Thematically, they are unified by transforming into military vehicles, sporting patriotic colors, and each possessing absolutely ''huge'' amounts of weaponry.

*'''[[Red_Alert_(Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]]''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2006)

[[Image:LOC CD Red Alert.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Uh...UNDER-compensation?]]
: A much-simplified version of the Cybertron Defense Red Alert toy.
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==Notes==
* Apparently, it took Hasbro a long time to decide upon a Western name for the Vanguard Team. Early online retailer listings and bios posted on Hasbro.com featured the toys' names as "Hot Shot SWAT" and "Red Alert SWAT", and early batches of the Cybertron Defense Red Alert toy available at retail and from online stores were lacking the "Cybertron Defense" portion of the name on the packaging. However, the more widespread version with the full name was found within mere days of the original version's initial retail sighting, and Cybertron Defense Hot Shot and Cybertron Defense Scattorshot were available without any name [[variant]]s.

* While Scattorshot and Red Alert both got upgraded in [[size class]] toy-wise (Scout Class to Voyager Class, and Deluxe Class to Ultra Class, respectively), Hot Shot apparently got the shaft, possibly because Hasbro wanted to keep the "kid-appeal" character at the Deluxe price point. (One could still pretend that Cybertron Defense Hot Shot got upgraded from the [[Legends Class]] toy of his original body, though.)

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Vanguard Team''' (バンガードチーム ''Bangādo Chīmu'')

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Talk:The Wreckers

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The Wreckers

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Heatwave (Timelines)

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{{disambig2|the ''Timelines'' character|the ''Rescue Bots'' character|Heatwave (RB)}}
:''Heatwave is a heroic [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Heatwave bio.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Whenever I'm with him, something inside starts to burning...]]
'''Heatwave''' has a unique affinity for machinery. His strange powers allow him to converse—literally—with non-sentient devices, as if they were a fellow 'bot. He can command any machine, all with a simple touch of his hands. The strangeness of this gift doesn't quite register with the quirky, cheerful Heatwave, who perceives those unliving machines as sentient, and casually talks to and about them as if they were his drinking buddies.

Amid the strangeness that is the [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon]] universe, this bizarre talent hardly seems out of place, and his heroic [[Decepticon]] allies just shake their heads at his oddities. They're too appreciative of his talent in engineering and problem solving to look too closely at his oddities, or the strange otherworldly aura he gives off despite his strong loyalty to [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]].

Heatwave's gifts are but a hint of a greater destiny that he is unaware of—he is the torso piece of [[Nexus Prime]], created by [[Primus]] at the dawn of time to guard the multiverse's [[Rarified Energon]]. Unlike [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|his]] [[Landquake (Timelines)|four]] [[Breakaway (Classics)|gestalt]] [[Topspin (Classics)|brethren]], however, Heatwave is unconcerned with finding out about his destiny or his missing memories. He'd rather concentrate on the latest project to grab his attention than think about the past (or his lack thereof).

{{bigquote|I really don't like talking to your infoweb. I feel like I need a decon wash after every connection.|Heatwave|"[[Eye in the Sky]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Shattered Glass''===
[[Image:Heatwave TheDesertHeat.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Someone forgot to tell him that blue is the new red for Decepticon optics.]]
Heatwave was a member of Megatron's forces when they attacked the [[Ark (SG)|''Ark'']], a ship the [[Autobot]]s built to help them conquer other worlds. {{storylink|Shattered Glass}}

Later, when the ''Ark'' was launched for a second time, Heatwave was among the Decepticons who joined the crew of the ''[[Nemesis (SG)|Nemesis]]'' to pursue and intercept it. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] ended up being confused by the fact that he didn't remember ever seeing a double of Heatwave in his home universe.

When the ''Nemesis'' was shot down over [[Earth]], Heatwave made use of his abilities to "talk" to the ship's computer, mentally assessing the ship's damage and rerouting some of the systems to gain enough functionality to help [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] evacuate the crew safely. He and [[Sir Soundwave|Soundwave]] were then the last of the crew to leave in escape pods while Starscream and Cliffjumper remained behind to ensure the ship didn't crash in an occupied area. {{storylink|Do Over}}
[[Image:Desertheat-heatwavevswoodchuck.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"This is what I think of your Youtube video!"]]
After arriving on Earth, Heatwave tracked Soundwave's stasis pod to a [[Wyatt's Roadsideaganza|human tourist attraction]], where he had to dispatch some dangerous "lifeforms" and rescue Soundwave from being one of the attractions. After telling the stasis pod to repair and reformat his comrade, the two set out to gather Soundwave's cassettes that had landed nearby, find the ''Nemesis'', and reunite with the other Decepticons. {{storylink|The Desert Heat!}}

The two eventually ended up coming across [[Henri Arkeville|Professor Arkeville]], [[Sephie Beller|Sephie]], [[Will Hayes|Will]], and [[Rick Ottman|Rick]] busy investigating the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crash site. After [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]] frightened and chased the [[human]]s for a bit, Heatwave and Soundwave finally transformed and revealed their true identities. Heatwave convinced the humans that they meant no harm, while [[Frenzy (SG)|Frenzy]] explained their situation. They then all boarded the ''Nemesis'' to meet up with Starscream and Cliffjumper.

Heatwave went along to help out as they worked on locating and reactivating the other Decepticons that had landed on Earth in the pods. When they eventually found out that [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and the other Autobots had survived their own landing and seized control of the planet's [[Global Orbiting Defense Satellite]]s, Heatwave was tapped to locate which military base they were sequestered in. He spoke with various military computers over the [[Internet|infoweb]] until he found [[Burpleson Air Force Base|one that didn't respond]], and thus was likely to have been rendered offline by the Autobots.

While the humans and other Decepticons infiltrated the main part of the base, Heatwave made his way to the satellite transmitter on the base's roof. Once there, he convinced the transmitter to tell the base computer to reopen the base and evacuate everyone, ripping the transmitter from the roof to get clear himself. He then had the controller turn one of the GODSes on the base to destroy it. Finally, he reluctantly used his hands to crush the controller itself—mournfully lamenting that it was a "brave transmitter that knew what had to be done"—which caused the primary GODS to self-destruct. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

When [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] and Will came across the Autobots building a device in the desert, they hid and called for reinforcements. Heatwave arrived first and recognized the device as a [[stellar spanner]], explaining it was for long-range transportation without a [[starships|starship]]. He didn't think [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] could get it working, as the "[[Alpha Trion (SG)|Old One]]" was the only being to ever build one, and rumor was that [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] had killed him before he finished it. Blitzwing wasn't reassured, so Heatwave offered to go "talk" to it. Blitzwing warned him to wait for the other Decepticons, but Heatwave was too excited at using his ability on a brand-new device to listen.

Despite Heatwave being large, heavy, and brightly-colored, the Autobots were distracted enough for him to sneak partway over, until he tripped on a crumbling rock. The Autobots, happy at the arrival of a "volunteer test subject", converged on him. He transformed and blasted [[Side Burn (SG)|Side Burn]] nearly in half with a missile volley, but Wheeljack and [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] trapped his turret between them, immobilizing him. They then forcibly transformed him back to robot mode, tied his hands together, and dragged him into the spanner. He struggled the whole way, sending Wheeljack flying with a boot to the head, but Goldbug shoved him in regardless.

Heatwave eventually freed his hands, but couldn't "talk" the spanner into shutting down, so Blitzwing hacked into it himself. Unfortunately, Wheeljack electrocuted him before he could finish doing so, and the Spanner sent Heatwave into space.

Heatwave survived the trip to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] intact, although it was unpleasant and dumped him face-down on the ground. He sent out a call for a rescue, which came in the form of [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]], who was happy to see him. Heatwave filled Whisper in on the situation back on Earth, then started to follow him to report to Megatron...

...and was overcome with memories of the trip through the spanner, strangely involving [[Aquarius (SG)|rainbow colors; feelings of joy, compassion, and other pleasant sensations]]; and a message. When Whisper zipped back to tell Heatwave they needed to get a move on, Heatwave shook himself out of his reverie and followed, asking what "Keep on truckin'" meant. {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}

When the Decepticons on Earth built their own stellar spanner and contacted Cybertron, it was Heatwave who took their call. They were pleased to see he was alive and well, and sent up the specifications for the spanner so another could be built on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transhuman}}

[[Image:Heatwave Reunification4.jpg|left|250px|thumb|A rare instance of being drawn actually looking cheerful and friendly...]]
When [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], and [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]] arrived at the Decepticons' base and explained that they were looking for Heatwave, Megatron sent [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]] to fetch him. As he arrived, Megatron referred to him as a "skilled soldier" and said he hoped Heatwave could answer their visitors' questions. But before Heatwave could get a chance to do so, he was shocked by Cyclonus suddenly opening fire on Megatron. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}} Heatwave became angry and threatened to "crush the life out of" Cyclonus, though the traitor was led away before Heatwave could carry out his threat.

He then was convinced by the other four Nexus Prime members to attempt to revive Megatron, once they learned he had his own unique powers as well. As they started applying their energies to the body, Heatwave suddenly started experiencing strange sensations and visions along with the others, and exclaimed about being able to "see other worlds". Then he and the others were transported to a strange, white, featureless place.

There they were greeted by Primus, who welcomed them home and gave the now-reunited gestalt a choice: to die, live as they currently were and eventually fade away, or be reborn as what they were meant to be. Heatwave presumably chose along with the others to be "reborn", as Primus then commanded, "Arise, Nexus Prime." {{storylink|Reunification: Part 5}}

After being reborn, Nexus Prime found himself in a battle with the Autobot superweapon [[Omega Doom]]. When Omega shot a missile into Cybertron's sun, Nexus Prime had to follow to repair the sun before it went nova. The part of his mind that was still Heatwave wanted to stay on Cybertron to fight, but was overridden by the [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] and Breakaway parts of him who knew that all of Cybertron would burn unless the sun was healed. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Heatwave.jpg|right|thumb|330px|Punches have the power of kicks, kicks have the power of missiles.]]
*'''Heatwave''' (club freebie, 2009)
:Heatwave is a [[retool]] of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Barricade (Energon)#Energon|Barricade]] with a new combiner robot head. Heatwave transforms into a "Stompbox Mobile Missile Deployer" with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. He also forms the torso to [[Nexus Prime]] along with [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]], [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], and [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]]. He is also capable of combining with any "[[Powerlinx]] Combiner" limb-robot combination thanks to the universal connector points used for the [[Air Team]], [[Destruction Team]] and [[Construction Team]] toys.

:Heatwave has a minor flaw in that the new combiner head is slightly too tall for the space it is supposed to occupy in Heatwave's robot mode. Due to this, the back chunk no longer pegs securely in place. Thankfully, the hinges are strong enough to hold it up anyway.

:This mold, pre-retool, was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Onslaught (G1)#BrutMaxSet|Onslaught]] and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]].

:As a club freebie, Heatwave came with a membership card with a lenticular image on the front showing an illustration by [[Tom Whalen]] of Heatwave (from "[[Eye in the Sky]]"), and Heatwave's [[bio]] on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFCCHeatwave/heatwave.htm More information on Heatwave at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
[[Image:Heatwavebehindmegatron.jpg|right|thumb|250px|It's me! That guy they'll name later!]]
* As mentioned first-thing in the fiction section, Heatwave made his first appearance in the "[[Shattered Glass]]" comic book story. Unnamed, he appeared only in a big crowd scene of Decepticons, just over Megatron's shoulder. His color details were a little different, since those likely hadn't been decided on so early, and it's not known if artist [[Don Figueroa]] was instructed to put him into the panel or if this was his own initiative. Regardless, fans were able to guess the unnamed character's importance by his color scheme and mold choice.
* According to writer [[Greg Sepelak]], the designation of Heatwave's vehicle mode as a Stompbox Mobile Missile Deployer is [[Withered Hope|yet]] [[I, Lowtech|another]] of his references to a [http://tmbw.net/wiki/They_Might_Be_Giants They Might be Giants] song, in this case the differently-parsed [http://tmbw.net/wiki/Stomp_Box Stomp Box].

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Onslaught (ROTF)

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{{disambig3|Onslaught}}
:''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] in the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' portion of the [[live-action film series]] [[Continuity family]].''
[[Image:Universe-ROTF-toy_Onslaught.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Don't mess, or I'll have your ''favourite'' superheroes [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_Reborn drawn by Rob Liefeld]!]]

'''Onslaught''' is the leader of the [[Combaticon (ROTF)|Combaticons]] and a genius when it comes to strategy. He combines with his subordinates to form the mighty [[Bruticus Maximus (ROTF)|Bruticus Maximus]].

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (2009)

:''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Onslaught is a [[Redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)#Energon|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. He was available with the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Bruticus Maximus giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso. Almost every Onslaught also has a paint error on the right robot knee, in that there is no paint around the hole immediately below the knee, where there ''is'' paint on the left one. This error is also evident in the box photos for the individual robot mode, but not the combined mode, curiously. ONSLT and C5 (a reference to the original Onslaught's team ID number) are tampographed on the hood of Onslaught's vehicle mode.

:He was also [[retool]]ed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' [[Heatwave (Timelines)#Heatwave|Heatwave]] and is indistinguishable from ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' (2008) [[Onslaught (G1)#BrutMaxSet|Onslaught]], including the paint error.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Onslaught at TFU.info]

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Onslaught (G1)

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{{disambig3|Onslaught}}
:''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:MTMTEOnslaught.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''The Combaticons are warring! Onslaught is ROARING! He is one metamorphin' DUDICUS!'']]
'''Onslaught''' is what you'd call the "hands-off" type. He doesn't enjoy getting his mitts dirty, but instead prefers the thrill of designing battle plans, strategies, and tactics, and then watching his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] soldiers carry them out. While he typically crafts his strategies to exclude his direct involvement, Onslaught is no coward. When required, he will engage in battle with strength, cunning and earthquaking fury. This darker, more brutish side of Onslaught might lead some [[Decepticon]]s into thinking he has a secret blood-lust stashed away in his circuits. But truth be told, he's really just ticked off that his plans didn't work out the way they were supposed to.

Onslaught can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who is considerably dumber than Onslaught.

After his conversion to [[Power Core Combination]] technology, he took the code name '''Combatmaster'''.

{{quote|I beg your pardon?! My strategies are brilliant!|Onslaught to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]|"[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[S. Marc Jordan]], [[Steve Bulen|Steve Bulin]], [[Terry McGovern]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)|[[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'' only), [[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American), [[Hans-Rainer Müller]] (German, ''Fiva Faces of Darkness, Part 1 - 3''), [[Walter von Hauff]] (German, ''Surprise Party''), [[Thomas Rau]] (German, ''Starscreams Ghost''), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''The Rebirth, Part 3''), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, Generation 2 Dub)}}
[[Image:StarscreamsBrigade OnslaughtVortex.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Heave! Next time, Vortex, ''chew'' your food!"]]
Onslaught was one of the five [[renegade Decepticon]]s liberated by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the Air Commander's latest attempt to unseat [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. As an element of their imprisonment, they had been reduced to mere [[personality component]]s, so Starscream installed them into abandoned [[World War II]] military vehicles. The transplant caused the vehicles to immediately reconfigure themselves: Onslaught in particular went from being a [[wikipedia:Half-track|half-track]] troop carrier to being a flatbed missile-truck, before turning into a robot. Starscream called them "Combaticons" and announced their names as they transformed, but they didn't recognize him. Nor did they feel particularly indebted to him for their release; in the end, Starscream only guaranteed their loyalty though having given them bodies bereft of [[energy absorber]]s, so they would be dependent upon him to refuel.

Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons agreed to work with Starscream to overthrow Megatron on the promise of being given the vital components. Onslaught worked in capturing two [[Autobot]]s, though he got into an argument with [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] over who was responsible for the act. Later, while recharging at a power station, Starscream's brigade was confronted by the Decepticons under Megatron's command. Anticipating that [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] might come into play, Starscream ordered Onslaught and the other Combaticons to merge into the dim-witted [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The Combaticon combiner managed to soundly defeat Devastator, but was in turn defeated by a surprise attack by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. For their treachery, Megatron banished Onslaught, his comrades and Starscream in space on a desolate asteroid. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[Image:Revenge of bruticus 4 changing course.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Megatron felt quite foolish once Onslaught showed him the one loose wire preventing his [[Victory (G1)|space cruiser]] from flying again.]]

After a falling out with Starscream, Onslaught became the mastermind of [[Operation Revenge]] and helped defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces on Cybertron. He also used his external backpack and altered the Space Bridge to send Earth into the sun. It didn't work as he was defeated by the allied Decepticons and Autobots. Then Megatron had the Combaticons, including Onslaught, reprogrammed to serve him. Poor guy, can't seem to get a break. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Image:AerialAssault Onslaughtattacks.jpg|left|200px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, [[Aerialbot (G1)|skeet]] shoots back!]]

After that little lobotomy, the Combaticons were deployed to Earth's Middle East to assist in Megatron's scheme to steal military jets, rebuild them into cars, drive them out of the owners' nations, and then rebuild them back into drone jets in friendly territory. Yeah. Onslaught and the other Combaticons attacked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] when they snooped around, managing to force [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] to crash into a cave (YAY!). Later, Onslaught and the ground-based Combaticons formed an anti-aircraft screen against an Aerialbot attack on [[Giant Purple Griffin|the Fortress]], then merged into Bruticus, but was rather quickly defeated by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] before being blown away by the exploding oil wells. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Back in the [[United States of America|United States]], Onslaught led the Combaticons in driving down the road of a random city for no apparent reason until they were confronted by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Though the Combaticons formed Bruticus, they were blown to pieces by a single shot from the Autobot, with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] being the only survivor. Swindle later sold the parts of his comrades, but was forced to buy them back for Megatron's next Crazy Scheme. The Combaticons formed Bruticus to operate the orbital disruptor cannon, but was shot by the cannon itself when [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] tampered with it. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

[[Image:FFoD1 DamagedOnslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stoopid 'Cons never lisssen t'me. I'ma bloody genius, a strategic maschter *hic* maschtermind, but they's still following a [[Galvatron (G1)|looney wit'a big gun]]. Just—it just ain't right. *hic* Aw, I'm gonna over-energize all over my face-plate...]]

By the year 2006, the Decepticons had been forced into retreat on the ruined, burned out world of [[Chaar]]. Onslaught warned first [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and then the [[Quintesson]]s that the Decepticons would no longer be powerful enough to attack the Autobots directly, but he joined most of the other Decepticons in their attack on the Autobots anyway. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Much later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] sent Onslaught, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] to assassinate the Decepticon exile [[Octane]]. Onslaught attempted to hold his troops until the proper moment presented itself, but Octane was still able to seek cover before their laser fire could terminate him. The traitor's Autobot partner, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], then used his eponymous ability to blind and disorient the Combaticons long enough for the two [[Triple Changer]]s to escape. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Onslaught's next mission was to lead the Combaticons in an attack on an Autobot shuttle waiting to deliver [[human]]s to a peace conference. He had a complicated and cunning strategy of misdirecting the Autobots by dressing up like Bruticus and having Swindle painted like [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], but the Autobots were unfazed by the confusion. The Combaticons succeeded in busting up the shuttle a little before being driven away by the Autobots. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} As part of Bruticus, Onslaught watched the Decepticon assault on [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee}} and was infected by the [[Hate Plague]], along with the rest of the galaxy. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

During the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], Onslaught led his Combaticons in the crafting of a giant planetary rocket engine that would be used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth. This engine was fueled by the reprocessed body parts of defeated Autobots. Gross. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic=====
[[Image:DecepticonTrailerBrigade1.jpg|left|140px|thumb|"Eleven foot six? Damn you!"]]
When Menasor's baseball stadium/command base was attacked by Superion and Defensor, Bruticus (so by proxy, Onslaught) came to his aid. He quickly took out Defensor, damaging [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and preventing the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] from combining again. However, Superion blasted Brawl and Swindle away with his [[Electrostatic discharger rifle|electrostatic discharger rifle]], allowing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] to steal their places as Bruticus's legs and fly away with Onslaught and his troops. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}

In order to make the Autobots look bad, Onslaught joined the Stunticons in destroying factories while wearing the Autobot [[insignia]]. When they were caught, all but him and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] fled the scene, but Onslaught had an ace up his sleeve: Together, he and Motormaster made up the [[Decepticon Trailer Brigade]]! With their spinning "Decepticon Great Wheel" attack, the subgroup leaders held the Autobots at bay for a while, but were eventually defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s "Prime-Magnus Finish Double" kick. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}

Onslaught then led his Combaticons in murdering a [[Murdered puppy|puppy]]. They succeeded, but the [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] got them good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}
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=====Scramble City: Mobilization=====
When the Stunticons were dispatched to hinder the Autobots from constructing [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], they were attacked by the Aerialbots and did not fare too well. Onslaught's Combaticons arrived to help, and together Bruticus and Menasor easily overpowered Superion. However, Scramble City itself soon arrived and blasted both combiners away. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons kidnapped the scientist Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]] to help advance their combination technology. When the Aerialbots and Protectobots arrived to save Dalton, Onslaught and Motormaster merged with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in base mode, deploying their fellow Decepticons into battle. The Decepticon combiners then formed Bruticus and Menasor, but were ultimately defeated by their Autobot counterparts. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese)

Onslaught and the Combaticons participated in an all-out Decepticon attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] arrived and drove them away. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Shortly afterwards, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] set out to find the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and bring it to Optimus Prime, and the Combaticons were among the troops sent out to stop him. They were ambushed by the Protectobots, and defeated when Defensor buried Bruticus in a rockfall. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Not long after that, the Combaticons defended [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]]'s attempted infiltration, but failed when the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arrived and distracted them. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

[[Image:UltraMagnusDies Combaticons.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Jeez, Galvatron, why put HIM with the Combaticons?"]]

The Combaticons were later part of ''another'' attack on Cybertron, during which they killed plenty of [[Generic|soldiers]] before getting into another fight with Defensor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} They lost. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} When the Decepticons planted a giant carnivorous plant in [[San Francisco]], the Combaticons and Stunticons were stationed to attack any Autobots who arrived to kill it. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Sixshot later sent the Combaticons, [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon]]s to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Miami]], in order to lure Autobot troops away from [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The Combaticons also unleashed Bruticus as Sixshot continued his reign of terror over the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

Onslaught was present when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] held a speech about Galvatron's recent death and took control of the Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Bruticus was later part of a small group of Decepticons who tried to lead Fortress Maximus away from the Decepticon base on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} The combiner then stood by and laughed as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' in the Atlantic Ocean. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Bruticus, the Combaticons participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole, and retreated into space when Scorponok's energy-absorbing satellite started tearing the Earth apart. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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=====''Zone'' cartoon, comic and story pages=====
Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Onslaught was one of those summoned, but only as part of Bruticus. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

====''Wings Universe''====
In the early days of the war, Onslaught was a top Autobot cadet at [[Omnihelix Academy]], specializing in battle strategy and tactics. His skill was impressive that he was elected a field leader for the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Autobot Elite Guard]] straight out of the Academy, acting as head of the experimental new Special Ops Team, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 33|Onslaught's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}

[[Image:EliteGuardCombaticons TheComingStorm2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]

Onslaught and the Combaticons were assembled by [[Magnum]] and [[Sentinel Major]] to take out the various [[Decepticon Warlord|leaders]] of the new Decepticon faction, in the hopes of ending the war quickly. At Elite Guard headquarters they were introduced to one of the other recently minted units, [[Metalhawk]] and his Strike Team. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

After a short exchange, Onslaught and Metalhawk brought their teams before [[Big Bang]] for their first mission together. It was a rather pedestrian assignment, lending military-grade explosives and know-how to a civilian archeological dig. The mission was primarily designed to smooth some ruffled feathers in the High Council about the Elite Guard in general.

Upon arrival in [[Median]], however, events became a bit more serious. The dig had uncovered Cybertronian construction facilities that indicated an inherent dichotomy in Transformer design. Onslaught personally scoffed at the scientists' theory that this dichotomy could explain and excuse the warlike nature of the Decepticon rebels, but the more pressing find was the second part of their discovery: a spark of unprecedented power called the [[Heart of the Dragon]], allegedly housing the essence of a Transformer whose power levels went off the scale. Decepticon rogues called the [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtroopers]] had learned of the Heart, and were planning a raid on Median to steal it.

As the rest of the Elite Guard did their best to fortify the dilapidated city, Onslaught and Metalhawk grilled [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flipsides]] and the other dig members about the Stormtroopers and any information they had. When the attack came, Onslaught's plan took down the Stormtroopers' advance assault, [[Roadgrabber]] and his exo-shell, by hiding a pit behind an obviously weak part in the defenses as a lure. The Decepticon leader [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] and his three lieutenants managed to sweep by Metalhawk, however, forcing Onslaught's secondary team to hunt them down. The Stormtroopers split-and-run tactics were enough to keep all the Elite Guard chasing their tails long enough for Rage to grab the Heart, however. [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]], two massive Decepticons held in reverse, then surprised and distracted the Elite Guard long enough for Rage and the others to escape.

The Elite Guard chased the Stormtroopers back to their mobile base, the [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]. Onslaught and the others managed to make their way inside, where they were confronted by [[Brimstone (G1)|Brimstone]], the reincarnated physical form of the Heart of the Dragon. Despite his small stature, Brimstone still had the ability to decouple molecules with his plasma breath, making him a formidable foe. Onslaught led the Elite Guard in a swift but strategic advance to the rear, giving [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] time to rig all his explosives for one massive blast. Although Brimstone was still standing after the blast, his outer casing had been damaged enough to let his internal energies rage out of control, destroying the Metrotitan in one enormous blast.

Back at Elite Guard headquarters, Onslaught and Metalhawk made their field reports to Magnum. Despite the unconventional nature of the mission in some regards, Magnum congratulated his men on a job well done. They were deployed again almost immediately for a mission to [[Praxium]]. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

The Special Ops Team and Strike Team worked so well as a combined unit that Magnum kept them together for several weeks. Onslaught and Metalhawk became close comrades, as did their men, sharing stories about the different warlords they brought down, such as [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and [[Blue Bacchus]]. Onslaught was aware that Metalhawk could be squeamish about some of the darker parts of warfare, though, and so he made sure [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] had privacy during their interrogations of a Decepticon prisoner of war.

Onslaught coordinated their next strike against a Decepticon faction leader named [[Shadowcaster]]. Using explosives and fog grenades, the Elite Guard carried out Onslaught's battle plan, forcing Shadowcaster out in the open for the Combaticon leader to take out with a killshot. Despite the mission's success, Onslaught felt something was amiss. Shadowcaster hardly seemed the type to lead a parade, much less a Decepticon splinter cell. Smelling a larger party at work, Onslaught kept the Combaticons out in the field while Metalhawk and the Strike Team returned to base. Onslaught's instincts were right on target, but even they couldn't keep him and his team from being captured by Warlord [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] and his troops. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}

After being held for some time in a cell behind unbreakable Oan force bars, Onslaught and the Combaticons were inexplicably released by the polite and apologetic [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]]. Although wary of their intentions, Onslaught agreed to follow the Decepticons to Deathsaurus's throne room for a meeting. The silver-tongued Decepticon Warlord then proceeded to sway the Combaticons to his side. He appealed to Onslaught's pride and vanity, innocently mocking how easily the Combaticons were captured by his forces and intimating that all their greatest successes had been alongside the Strike Team, not on their own. After putting Onslaught on the defensive, Deathsaurus proclaimed how ''he'' truly believed in Onslaught's gift for tactics, and was willing to support the Combaticons in a bid to seize power for themselves. After all, how better to prove their superiority and ensure peace on Cybertron than to eliminate the Elite Guard and establish themselves in the Guard's place? Onslaught and his men gave in to their darker impulses and agreed to work alongside Deathsaurus, receiving the upgrades he promised them as well. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}

[[Image:ComingStorm6-isthatso.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

Sometime later, the Combaticons launched their attack on Elite Guard headquarters accompanied by some of Deathsaurus's [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]]. Onslaught chose not to reveal their trump card until the Combaticons appeared surrounded and defeated by the Guard. He then initiated their combination into the massive [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], crushing their former commanding officer Sentinel Major in one mighty hand. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}} Bruticus killed most of the assembled Guard before [[Dion]] was able to blind the giant, forcing the Combaticons to disengage. Onslaught reacted to Metalhawk standing in their way by simply blowing a hole through his old comrade, and the Combaticons headed back to Deathsaurus's base for repairs, but not before Onslaught promised they'd be back to deal with the Council. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}

During repairs, Onslaught was stunned to learn that Deathsaurus had had it rigged so that the combination into Bruticus could be triggered at Deathsaurus's will. Protesting that it wasn't part of the deal, Onslaught was nonetheless forced to form the torso of Bruticus, though the blinded giant proved difficult for Deathsaurus's Constructicons to control. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} The Combaticons subsequently defended the base against Magnum and the remains of the Elite Guard. Onslaught confirmed to Magnum that Deathsaurus hadn't tampered with the Combaticons' brain modules at all, and they'd turned of their own free will. As they fought the Guard, Onslaught taunted [[Thunder Clash]] while he was grappling with [[Landshark]], much to the latter Autobot's annoyance. Finally he ordered the Combaticons to merge, only them to be blasted mid-combination. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}

To Onslaught's dismay, the culprits were more survivors the massacre at Elite Guard HQ. He agreed with Brawl's sentiment that they should take the opportunity to end some more Autobots and started to give the command to attempt another merge, only to find that Blast Off was inconveniently missing. When Deathsaurus called a retreat, Onslaught briefly considered staying to find Blast Off, and his hesitation allowed [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] to belt him. He and his entire team were subsequently taken captive by the Autobots. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}

In the hands of the compromised [[Gyronian Sentry|Gyronian Sentry Team]], the Combaticons were whisked away to Deathsaurus's fortress, now under Megatron's control. Though Megatron gave them the option, none of them cared to help Deathsaurus, and they were imprisoned and their personality components subsequently interred in the Decepticon Detention Center. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:Onslaught Marvel41.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Wikipedia:Onslaught (comics)|BEHOLD MY MIGHTY HAND!]]]]
Onslaught is the leader of the Combaticons, ''one of the [[Special Teams]] foretold by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. {{storylink|Second Generation!}}'' Onslaught and his team were first seen on Earth fighting the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] inside the Multi-World computer game. They didn't fare too well. Onslaught got "fused by a fireball" from Hot Spot. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

''Later on, he led his team to kill [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] while he was trapped in a volcano, and Onslaught was the only Combaticon not taken down by a [[Cindy Newell|trio of]] [[Susan Hoffman|human]] [[Joy Meadows|women]]. He would've killed them if the [[Throttlebot]]s hadn't shown up as the cavalry. {{storylink|Ladies' Night (issue)|Ladies' Night}} In response to that humiliation,'' Onslaught and the Combaticons hunted the Throttlebots down. The Throttlebots were trapped in a used car lot and the Combaticons were forced to bid for them in an auction against RAAT and the Protectobots, but Onslaught cut through this by trying to have the lot's owner assassinated. RAAT would get the Throttlebots and the Combaticons were beaten by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Used Autobots}}

Onslaught's shining moment came when he got to lead a massed Decepticon assault on the Autobots, which came close to wiping them all out. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
''In an alternate timeline after the attack of [[Unicron]] in 2006, Onslaught was still active in 2008 and was one of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s lieutenants when the [[Quintesson]]s invaded. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

====Generation 2====
Onslaught was one of the Decepticons operating aboard the [[Warworld]]. At the death of [[Mindset (G2)|Mindset]], a [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] killed light years away, Onslaught was briefly overcome by pain, hinting of a genetic connection between these two. {{storylink|Escalation!}} He was offlined along with the entire Combaticon team by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] shortly thereafter, and this was never delved into. It is unknown if he was killed or later repaired. {{storylink|Total War!}}

{{note|The origin of the Combaticons in the Marvel Comic is somewhat unclear. The UK comic clearly indicated that the Combaticons were to be newly created on Earth by the Creation Matrix, much like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] were. While this could be inferred from the US comic, it was not explicitly stated. What makes things even more confusing is Onslaught's reaction to the death of Mindset in the Generation 2 comic. The clear inference there was that Mindset had cyber-genetically descended from Onslaught through the [[Reproduction|budding process]], implying then that Onslaught was around on Cybertron millions of years ago when budding was still performed.}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Onslaughtwarwithin.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Those Autobots are in for some "wheel" trouble now!]]
Onslaught unleashed his considerable firepower against the Autobots during the Decepticon assault against [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #5}} He and his fellow Combaticons were later upgraded into Combiners. After the Crisis Intervention Accords were enacted, however, it is unknown if Onslaught joined up separately with any faction.

After the Great Shutdown and the peace that followed it, Onslaught and the Combaticons were labeled as war criminals and held in stasis in a penitentiary. That is, at least until Starscream freed them. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

When [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

[[Image:Onslaught G1DW routeofallevil.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Well, isn't he a bossy one...]]
The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Unfortunately, the Combaticons did not fare well when the crafty Autobot split into his two forms, with Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw as he was issuing orders. After Starscream deactivated Sky Lynx, Onslaught berated his team as buffoons for not paying attention to his battle plan.

This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] showed up as soon after Sky Lynx shut down. Onslaught ordered his men to keep moving and maintain formation so as to remain smaller, faster targets, then as they neared Predaking, formed Bruticus. This encounter did not end well either... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===Two for the Price of One===
The discovery that Swindle was selling Decepticon weapons on the black market lead Megatron to berate Onslaught on his inability to keep his team member under control. Onslaught asked for another chance to get Swindle under control, but Megatron denied his request, giving [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] the task of bringing Swindle in. {{storylink|Two for the Price of One}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers''===
The Combaticons were among the Decepticon army on Cybertron when [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of it. As the new Decepticon leader was assaulted by Optimus Prime, he called Onslaught and several other subgroup leaders to his aid. Prime fought back, grabbing [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s sword and slashing Onslaught with it. It is unclear if this killed him or merely damaged him, but Onslaught wasn't seen for the remainder of the battle. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[Image:Autocracy12-BrawlOnslaughtSkullgrinBlitzwing.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]
After the execution of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]] and the Decepticon rise to power, Onslaught fought alongside [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Skullgrin]] and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] against an Autobot resurgence. They were driven back by the [[Dinobot (G1)| Dynobots]]. {{storylink|Endgame}}

[[Image:SpotlightArcee Onslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[JaAm|Crumplezone! Hump that tank!]]]]

Onslaught led the Combaticon tactical unit assigned to the [[Decepticon Secret Service]] under [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]]'s command. They were the storming squad which participated in the ground assault raid of the [[Garrus-9]] penal facility, successfully blasting their way through Autobot resistance and capturing [[Pretender Monster|the "gestalt" transformers]]. He was the only one not to wee himself over [[Arcee (G1)|the raging death that is Arcee]], and he berated the other Combaticons for fearing her. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzai-Tron, Onslaught and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (who had been stolen by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s forces), though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

{{note|Due to the truncated nature of the ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' miniseries, the outcome of this battle is unknown, though it appears that [[Devastator (G1)|the Secret Service won]].}}

A few years later, Onslaught went to [[Earth]], where he was captured by the human organization [[Skywatch]]. He was among the deactivated captives retrieved by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s team as they searched for more allies for their quest to get off the planet. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} When Swindle unleashed Menasor on the Autobots and the combiner was defeated, Onslaught was one of the Decepticons who managed to slip away. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

After reuniting with Brawl and Vortex, Onslaught was hired by [[North Korea]]n leader [[Kim Jong Du]] to lead an attack on [[South Korea]], destroying a South Korean military outpost at the de-militarized zone in the process. He was surprised by a shot from a tank, but Brawl and Vortex quickly joined in and wiped out the human forces. This attack was directly responsible for the [[President of the United States]] declaring any country working with Cybertronians was considered in possession of weapons of mass destruction. {{storylink|International Incident Part 1: "The Land Ironclads"|The Land Ironclads}} None of the Combaticons much enjoyed working for humans, but unfortunately these humans knew more about the production of [[energon]] than they did. Onslaught assured the others he was formulating a better plan, but it was clear that they needed Swindle for these situations. As the Combaticons argued amongst themselves, the Autobots and [[Skywatch]] performed a surprise attack on them. Onslaught and the others were overwhelmed at first, but soon turned the tide after noting that the Autobots were forced to stay in their vehicle modes and that their only air support was a [[Jetfire (G1)|scientist]]. They took out two Autobots and fled back to North Korea without suffering much damage. {{storylink|International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"|Ranks of Bronze}}

As Onslaught toasted to their victory in North Korea, the Autobots returned and resumed their assault, having dealt with their transformation issue. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] began wrestling with Onslaught while also telling him that helping the humans with their infighting would only lead to chaos. Onslaught was unimpressed by his words, since the Autobots had their own human "masters" in Skywatch, but found himself defeated when rebellious Decepticon [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] bombed him. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: "Hawk Among the Sparrows"|Hawk Among the Sparrows}} As the battle got close to the [[China|Chinese]] border, the combatants found that the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] had allied themselves with the Chinese government just like the Combaticons had with North Korea. The Predacons were willing to let them off with a warning, but as they turned to leave, Onslaught decided to shake things up by shooting [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] in the back. Mistaking this for an Autobot attack, the Predacons attacked Optimus Prime and the others, while Onslaught presumably giggled to himself. The battle ended when [[Russia]] attempted to nuke everyone present: Onslaught confirmed this via radio contact with the North Koreans. In the end, the Combaticons were set free as the Autobots didn't have the resources to keep them as prisoners, but their alliance with Kim Jong Du ended with a boom as Thundercracker bombed North Korea's energon factories. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}}

When the war ended, Onslaught returned to Cybertron with a large group of Decepticons. The Decepticons felt oppressed under a provisional government of Autobots, [[NAIL|Non-Aligned Cybertronians]], and...Starscream. When Megatron arrived at the new Cybertronian settlements, Onslaught and the other Decepticons began rioting in the streets to celebrate his return. {{storylink|City on Fire}}

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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Onslaught is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Onslaught toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Real American Decepticon]]
* '''Onslaught''' (1986, 1990)
**''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-64'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Sonic stun-gun]]" rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

: Originally designed for the aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line ''Jizai Gattai'' ("Free Combination") and then brought over to the ''Transformers'' toyline, Onslaught transforms into a dark blue and green mobile anti-aircraft truck of made-up origin, armed with a large double-barreled cannon mounted on the flatbed of his vehicle mode. Like all of the original four [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner team leaders, he can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use, which can be connected to both the Autobot city [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (a feature not mentioned in either toy's instructions, for obvious reasons) and to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions). As with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], Onslaught was originally designed to feature a spring-loaded launching mechanism in base mode that would propel the smaller vehicles off him. Hasbro dropped the feature, perhaps [[for safety reasons]], but it was retained on the Japanese edition of the figure.

: In robot mode, Onslaught is armed with a long olive [[sonic stun-gun]] and is accessorized by a small chest plate. The gun can store on his backpack in either mode via two rectangular pegs which hold onto his gun sight. Holes in the side of the gun are, probably coincidentally, just the right size to peg in the smaller weapons from the other Combaticons—a feature that would be canonized only for the later Ruination version of the mold.

:Onslaught combines with the other Combaticon toys into Bruticus, forming the central body component of the super-robot with the addition of a large silver chest plate and Bruticus's head. He also comes with Bruticus's hands and feet.

: The complete set of Combaticons were re-released in the European-market "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" line in 1990; these releases typically have the [[rubsign]] indent removed from the molding. However, Onslaught has his indent intact, and the indent remains even in more recent reuses of the mold.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed as ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]'' [[Great Cannon]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mega-Octane]], and ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Mega-Octane.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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*'''Bruticus''' (Gift set, 1985, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-69'''

:Bruticus, along with the other Combaticons, were included in a [[giftset]] that was only available in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]].

:In 2009, this set was reissued under the ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' line, using the [[retool]]ed molds from the ''[[Car Robots]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' lines.
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====Encore====
*'''Bruticus''' (Encore Multi-Pack, Japan 2009)
**''ID number:'' '''16'''

:A reissue of the original G1 Onslaught, this is in reality a G1 Onslaught [[redeco]] of the Hasbro [[Mega-Octane]] version of the mold, complete with shortened rifle and all other subsequent mold changes and a plastic chest—however, the Japan-only base mode launcher mechanism was reinstated for this release. The mold also has quite a bit of visible mold wear-and-tear thanks to the inordinate number of times the Onslaught mold has been reused and [[retool]]ed.
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===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Onslaught toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Tom Kenny|I'm a Goofy Goober, yeah!]]]]
* '''Onslaught''' (1993)
**''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
**''Accessories'': "Sonic stun gun" rifle, double-barreled turret, missile launcher, 2 missiles, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

: In ''Generation 2'', Onslaught was redecoed in a rather outlandish colour scheme of bright orange covered in purple camouflage, with purple replacing most of his olive and silver colours. The stickers on the back of his truck proudly state that he is indeed Onslaught. In this form he was reputedly "one metamorphin' dude-icus."

:His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toyline, and was the same one used by Gen2 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. His backpack cannon was [[retool]]ed with a peg-hole to mount this new launcher. This is the only peg-hole on Onslaught to accommodate the gun's smaller peg, rather than its 5mm peg. (In theory the other smaller Combaticons can also hold the rifle, and their weapons can store on Onslaught's backpack now. Not that Onslaught's about to lend his gun to Swindle or Brawl.)

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on G2 Onslaught at TFU.info]''

[[Image:G2toy-OnslaughtAmazon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"It's not easy bein' cheesy."]]
*'''Bruticus''' (Box set, 2012)
: Part of a giftset [[exclusive]] to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and [[BigBadToyStore]] this version of Onslaught is a redeco of ''[[Fall of Cybertron]]'' [[Onslaught (WFC)|Onslaught]] in ''Generation 2'' colors. As usual, he forms the torso of Bruticus. Though [[:Image:GenerationsG2Onslaught.JPG|stock photography depicted Onslaught]] with a black head and black deco on his gun, the final toy rendered both of these in unpainted purple plastic.

: This toy was [[retool]]ed as [[Impactor (Prime)|Impactor]].
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===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:Onslaughtuniverselegends.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Because ''Classics'' Legends [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was ''super''-popular.]]
*'''Onslaught''' (Legends, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

: Part of the very first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, Onslaught is a [[redeco]] of Legends Class [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Red Alert (Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]], transforming into a SWAT-deco'd BTR-90 armored personnel carrier mounted with a top-mounted missile similar to a SCUD launcher. Because apparently SWAT teams now have missiles. Well, maybe in [[Chicago]].... Onslaught uses the Movie-style Decepticon symbol.

: This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']] [[Perceptor (G1)#Classics|Perceptor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Legends Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:UniverseOnslaughtToys-HasbroTakara.JPG|right|400px|thumb|They found your phone number and want to ask you a few questions.]]
* '''Onslaught''' (Ultra, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Shield

:The large ''Universe'' version of Onslaught transforms into a six-wheeled SWAT assault truck with positionable mine-scoops and a rotating double-barreled turret on top. When the button on his rotating turret is pressed, electronic lights in his head and turret flash and one hears either machine gun fire or a siren sound, either of which are continuous if held down. Rolling the vehicle's middle left tire activates a third sound effect of him causing extensive property damage on something unfortunate enough to get caught under his wheels. A looped driving sound will then be continuously played until the tire stops rolling, when a final sound of the vehicle driving away/to a halt is played. He comes with a riot shield, which can either connect to a flip up tab on Onslaught's left arm in robot mode, or store on top of his turret in either mode. The small flap at the top of the shield is used to access the turret's button, either by pressing on the flap itself, or by flipping it open and pressing the button directly. A button on Onslaught's right arm spring-deploys an arm-mounted weapon.

:The robot mode [[Kibble#.22Faux-parts.22|cheats]] somewhat, having a second tow-winch on his belt-buckle immediately below his vehicle hood, while the actual vehicle mode winch splits in two to form his shoulders ([[#Notes|see below]] for more on this). The [[stock photography]] also shows him as [[:Image:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|having black cannons and hands, and being slightly mis-transformed]].

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Onslaught was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a USA Edition toy. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the colours of the original Onslaught toy and his appearance in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon. His sparkly metallic slate-blue is replaced with swirly metallic teal, the blue paint on his arms and crotch is replaced by a dark greenish-blue, and the silver and dark silver on the sides of his face are replaced by teal. He also has slightly more paint on his face, with his mouth-plate being painted silver.

:The first waves of Onslaughts gave only very brief clips of sound when the button gimmick was activated. (The siren ended up sounding like a set car alarm.) This was changed in the Japanese release and as a [[Variant|running change]] in the U.S. version, so that the gun and siren noises are now restored to their intended full lengths. "MONZO 12782" is [[tampograph]]ed onto the front of the vehicle mode on both versions, a reference by Hasbro to the ever-helpful [[Fandom|fan]] [[User:Monzo|Monzo]] and his birthdate, [[December 7]], [[1982]], or 12-7-82.

:This mold was redecoed as ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Hardhead (G1)#Universe (2008)|Hardhead]] and retooled as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Clench (G1)#Timelines|Clench]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Ultra-Class Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Universe-ROTF-toy_Onslaught.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] stole his design, so he stole Grindcore's colors.]]
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (Box set, 2008)
**''Series'': G1 Series

:The third ''Universe'' Onslaught toy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)#Energon|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. Amusingly, Barricade has a more Onslaught-accurate colour scheme than ''Universe'' Onslaught. He was only available with ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso. Almost every Onslaught also has a paint error on the right robot knee, in that there is no paint around the hole immediately below the knee, where there ''is'' paint on the left one. This error is also evident in the box photos for the individual robot mode, but not the combined mode, curiously.

:As the Bruticus Maximus multi-pack was also released under the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' banner, this toy is identical to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]], including the paint error. The mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Heatwave (Timelines)#Timelines|Heatwave]].

:The alphanumeric code "C5" tampographed on the front of his vehicle mode is a reference to the original Onslaught toy's American release's team ID number. For a little extra G1 flair, Onslaught's (as well as any other variations of the mold) missile rack in vehicle-mode can be clicked back to be dragged behind, elongating the entire vehicle, similar to the original toy.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe multipack Onslaught at TFU.info]''

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===United EX===
*'''Combatmaster Prime Mode''' ([[September 22|9-22]]-[[2012]])
**''ID number'': '''EX-01'''
**''Accessories'': APC Drone, Armored Car Drone, Missile Carrier Drone, Tank Drone

: Combatmaster is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Bombshock (PCC)#Toys|Bombshock]] toy, into a twin-barreled artillery cannon truck of indeterminate model. He also has a "Prime Mode" where he becomes the torso of a super robot, capable of using any auto-transforming Power Core Combiner drone-machine molds for limbs.

: He comes with four color-coordinated military vehicle drone-limbs, redecos of the [[Combaticon (PCC)|Combaticon]]s. Each one has a square socket for a Power Core Combiner connection; when attached via the blue plugs on a Commander figure, the vehicles automatically transform into a super-robot limb, and snaps back to vehicle mode when disconnected. Despite the universal connector, each drone can only form one limb type (but can be swapped from left to right):

:* 1: '''Morser Drone''' [Missile Carrier Drone] — Arm (Combatmaster's right)
:* 2: '''Panzer Drone''' [Tank Drone] — Arm (Combatmaster's left)
:* 3: '''Kannonier Drone''' [APC Drone] — Leg (Combatmaster's right)
:* 4: '''Spaher Drone''' [Armored Car Drone] — Leg (Combatmaster's left)

: Combatmaster's mold was also used to make [[Steelshot]]. The drone-limb molds were also used to make components for two other Power Core Combiner teams: the Missile Carrier Drone and Armored Car Drone molds were used for the [[Destron (PCC)|Destrons]], while the APC Drone and Tank Drone molds were used for the [[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobots]].
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===United===
*'''Bruticus''' (2012)

:Released exclusively by TakaraTomy in non-Japanese Asian markets, this redeco of the ''Energon'' Bruticus Maximus set has paint layouts similar to the previous ''Universe'' (2008)/''Revenge of the Fallen'' release, but with a much greater emphasis on G1-accurate colors. Onslaught's color scheme is perhaps the most different from the previous release, being very similar to his Generation 1 toy in robot mode, but is almost completely gray when transformed into Bruticus' torso, to reflect the large gray chest plate on the original Bruticus toy. Additionally, Bruticus' hands/feet/weapons, which were previously cast in translucent coloued plastic are now opaque gray.

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==Notes==
[[Image:Onslaughtmodelsheetshood.jpg|right|160px|thumb|Onslaught's early, unused character model (left) is more toy-accurate, if you ignore a heck of a lot.]]
* Onslaught's ability to combine with Metroplex is due to the fact that both were originally designed as part of the [[Diaclone]] line, where both were presumably part of the same faction. Neither were ever released under the Diaclone brand, as it had long since been overtaken by the Transformers.
* Like the rest of the Combaticons, Onslaught had an earlier, unused [[character model]] which superficially resembles the toy, other than the head design. There are other problems, such as wheel placement, but it's possible the artist of the unused character model was working off crappy source material.
[[Image:EuroClassicOnslaughtPurple.jpg|thumb|160px|]]
* When the unused character model was redrawn into the final character model, it kept the odd wheel placement and gave Onslaught his toy's head, but did some bizarre things with his transformation. Like with many of the other Combaticons' final character models, such as Swindle's, his torso is the bumper, hood, and roof of the vehicle mode flattened out. Years later, Onslaught's Ultra class ''Universe'' toy attempted to replicate this transformation scheme.
* The packaging of the 1990 European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] release of the original Onslaught toy depicted Onslaught and the Combaticons in new color schemes—Onslaught himself was mainly purple—despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors originated from a packaging printing error rather than a legitimate attempt to [[redeco]] the Combaticons.
[[Image:Universe Onslaught originalsculpt.jpg|right|160px|thumb|The dream is dead.]]
* In the [[commercial]] advertising the Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons, Onslaught is referred to as "one metamorphin' dudicus". It is presently unknown what a dudicus ''is'', or what qualifications Onslaught has met to be the only known one.
* As revealed on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' website,<ref>[http://replay.web.archive.org/20090121131445/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Hasbro's preview of ''Universe'' Wave 1's toys]</ref> ''Universe'' Ultra class Onslaught's original prototype featured a larger head that lacked a neck section, and the front section of his vehicle with a (non-functional) winch folded down to become his stomach and waist, as well as more cartoon-accurate sculpted detailing on his waist. However, on the final version of this mold, the winch remains on his shoulders while another winch is molded onto the battery cover as part of his waist.
* In the Wings of Honor continuity the Combaticons are swayed to the Decepticon side by Deathsaurus appealing to their darker natures, represented by one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Fittingly enough, as the leader of the team Onslaught falls to the most dangerous of the Sins: Pride.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')
*''French:'' '''Abordage''' (Canada, "Boarding")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Cudar''' ("Rascally")
*''Italian:'' '''Destroyer'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tú-jí''' (Taiwan, 突擊, "Onslaught"), '''Anslo''' (Taiwan ''Universe'', 安史羅 ''Ān Shr Lúo''), '''Xiji''' (China, 袭击, "Raid")
*''Spanish:'' '''Oslat''' (Spain, [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] only)
*''Russian:'' '''Osilok''' (Осилок)
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==References==
{{reflist}}

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

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Barricade (Energon)

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:''Barricade is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Energon Barricade card.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wait, I'm in a team of military vehicles yet am completely unarmed in robot mode? What gives?]]
'''Barricade''' is the leader of the [[Destruction Team]], five super-[[energon]]-powered military vehicles who combine to form the mighty [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[Image:Distribution SteamhammerBarricade.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Huh, so this is what I look like."]]
Shortly after awakening from their long slumber, Bruticus Maximus and [[Constructicon Maximus]] were ordered by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] to pursue the fleeing [[Superion Maximus]] after the Autobot attempted to attack the Decepticon leader. Both combiners separated into their individual components and gave chase. They later pledged their allegiance to Galvatron, believe he was the future of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Galvatron!}}

During a virtual training match between the Autobots and Decepticons, Barricade and [[Steamhammer (Energon)|Steamhammer]] gathered with their respective team members to face off against [[Storm Jet (Energon)|Storm Jet]] and his [[Air Team]]. Both sides combined and clashed, with Superion Maximus losing the battle. However, they were quickly defeated by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Supreme]] in the next round. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Barricade and the other Destruction Team member eventually paid for their treachery during a final show down with the Air Team. Bruticus Maximus and [[Constructicon Maximus]] double teamed Superion Maximus, who held his own and destroyed Constructicon's spark before the Autobot was reduced to Storm Jet. However, the ghost of [[Anonymous Maximus|Superion's brother]] appeared, destroying [[Blackout (combiner)|Blackout]], giving Storm Jet the chance to procure Constructicons's dead limbs and recombine into Superion. Before Bruticus could recover, the Autobot pierced his spark causing an explosion which engulfed them all. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}}

{{note|Barricade was never referred to by name, nor was he ever presented as a sentient, individual being. Most of his appearances were as the torso of Bruticus Maximus.}}

==Toys==
===Super Link===
*'''Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-21'''

: In Japan, Barricade (aka "Onslaught") was only available as part of a complete set of all five Destruction Team members, never as an individual. The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] version of Barricade generally uses lighter plastic colors than the [[Hasbro]] version, plus has different [[Paint operation|paint application]] layouts in places.

===Energon===
[[Image:EnergonBarricade toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]]'s big brother. Or little brother. You can't tell with all the upgrades.]]
*'''Barricade''' (Deluxe, 2005)
**''Team ID number:'' '''D5'''

: Barricade transforms into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. He also forms the torso to the Bruticus Maximus combiner robot, capable of using any "[[Powerlinx]] Combiner" limb-robot combination thanks to the universal connector points used for the [[Air Team]], Destruction Team and [[Construction Team]] toys. In addition, he possesses multiple [[Mini-Con]] connection points (but they don't activate any gimmicks).

:This mold was later used for ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' (2008) [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus Maximus]] component/team member [[Onslaught (G1)#BrutMaxSet|Onslaught]] (which doubles as ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]]) and [[Fun Publications]]' [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] ''[[Transformers Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Heatwave (Timelines)#Timelines|Heatwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Barricade/barricade.htm More information on Barricade at TFU.info]''

===Universe===
*'''Barricade''' (Deluxe, 2005)

: Barricade was repackaged on a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]''-themed card (but still in the longer-than-tall configuration) and sold through discount chains in the United States like Big Lots!. No mention of his combining ability is made on the cardback.

==Notes==
* For reasons unknown, Barricade is the only one of the three Powerlinx Combiner leaders to ''not'' have an online profile, and one of the few above-Basic toys to not get one. The most likely explanation is that he was part of one of the final waves of the ''Energon'' toy line, and Hasbro's web team simply didn't get around to uploading his profile. By that time, updates to the official ''Transformers'' website were very sporadic and haphazard.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')

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Heavytread (PCC)

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Phasma Felis: /* Power Core Combiners */ Added anchor to "Tankmaster" link.

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{{Disambig3|Heavytread}}
:''Heavytread is an [[Autobot]] [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] from ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''.''

[[Image:PCC-toy Heavytread.jpg|right|thumb|400px|]]

'''Heavytread''' loves [[Earth]] and all life that thrives there. Compared to his own species, Earth's lifeforms are delicate and fragile, which only makes them all the more precious to him. He is devoted to protecting them and their planet from the ruthless [[Decepticon]]s, and became a [[Power Core Combination|Power Core Combiner]] for this reason.

==Toys==
===''Power Core Combiners''===
*'''Heavytread with Groundspike''' (Commander Class, 2011)

:Part of the fourth wave of ''Power Core Combiners'', Heavytread transforms into a [[Wikipedia:Merkava|Merkava]] main battle tank. He comes with his [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Groundspike]], who combines with Heavytread in vehicle mode to form a clawed [[Wikipedia:mine plow|mine plow]] similar to the [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/abv.htm US Marine Corps Assault Breacher Vehicle]. Heavytread also has a third super robot torso mode that can be equipped with any ''Power Core Combiners'' drone limbs. Unusually, the main turret is not attached in package, but must be assembled upon opening.

: Wave 4 only barely made it out to normal retail at first, meaning most fans had to get him from online stores. At the back end of 2011, the later Power Core Combiners started showing up at discount chains.

: This mold was also used to make [[Grindcore (G1)#Toys|Tankmaster]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Heavytread/heavytread.htm More information on Heavytread at TFU.info]''

*'''Power Core Combiners Value Pack''' (2011)

: Heavytread and Groundspike were made more readily available at retail as part of a [[Walmart]]-[[exclusive]] [[Black Friday (event)|Black Friday]] "Value Pack", combining a 5-pack team with a Commander 2-pack via packaging tape and a couple of stickers.

: Heavytread has been found attached to the [[Stakeout (PCC)|Stakeout]]/[[Protectobot (PCC)|Protectobot]]s and [[Steamhammer (PCC)|Steamhammer]]/[[Constructicon (PCC)|Constructicon]]s sets.

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Overlord (G1)

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Phasma Felis: /* Timelines */ Added anchors to "Tracks" and "Treadshot" links.

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:''Overlord is a [[Decepticon]] [[Godmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[Image:Overlord.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's a she! She's a he! He's a she-she. He's half man, half woman. All Lord.]]

[[Autobot]]s quake in fear when '''Overlord''' (オーバーロード ''Ōbārōdo'') thunders on to the battlefield. This towering warrior is an amalgamation of the deadliest [[Decepticon]] weaponry known, armed with laser blasters and grenade launchers in his stomach, and the terrifying ability to prevent the wounds he inflicts upon his opponents from healing. He is even equipped with an internal arms factory. Overlord is formed from two individual vehicles, a tank and a jet, which combine together to form his colossal robot mode, a heavily-armed advance base, or a larger jet capable of space flight.

He is sometimes known as '''Gigatron'''.

{{note|Exactly who—and even ''what''—Overlord is varies greatly from continuity to continuity, to the point that it could conceivably be argued whether or not the different incarnations represent different characters. See individual sections below for details.}}

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 continuity===
The story of the Overlord begins with the mysterious alien energy-being and self-styled Decepticon god, [[Devil Z]], who schemed to create the ultimate lifeform by merging Transformers and humans into one. Devil Z stole a collection of Transformer [[Transtector]]s from the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]] and brought them to Earth, where he recruited two human beings, husband and wife [[Giga]] and [[Mega]], and charged them with creating an army for him. Mega and Giga were both bonded to the largest Transtector, and together, they became the terrifying Overlord, serving as Devil Z's "Ambassador of Destruction" on Earth.

In this continuity, each of Overlord's two components are piloted by Giga and Mega, and are hence known as the '''Gigatank''' and the '''Megajet'''. As deadly as his "Chōkon Daemon Blast" lasers and "Chōkon Bolt Masher" grenade launcher are, Overlord has little need for projectile weapons: as a [[Godmaster]], he is capable of manipulating [[Chōkon Power]], and can even employ it to inhibit the regenerative abilities of other Godmasters.

====Cartoon continuity====
=====''Super God Masterforce'' cartoon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Overlord r.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Lady Mega: "Does this Transtector make me look fat?" Lord Giga: *groan*]]
Giga and Mega took their Transtectors into battle for the first time after a string of failures that resulted in several of the Godmaster Transtectors falling into the hands of the [[Autobot]]s. The couple had [[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] lure Autobot commander [[Ginrai]] into the desert, and then confronted him as Overlord, immediately proving their superiority by beating him to near-death. {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} Believing Ginrai dealt with, Overlord subsequently departed into space, taking control of a [[Weather Observatory Moon Base|weather-monitoring base]] on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] in order to rendezvous with the approaching [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] there. Ginrai, however, proved entirely too stubborn to die, and, powered-up through his combination with the freshly-constructed [[Godbomber]] drone, soon pursued Overlord and engaged him in battle above the moon's surface. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} During the fight, Ginrai was blindsided by BlackZarak and sent crashing down to the moon, where he found himself hunted by the two powerful Decepticons. Luckily, the Autobot battleship [[Grand Maximus]] arrived to help, and the two Decepticon tried to break off the fight an return to Earth. Ginrai and Grand vowed to stop them, and a shot from Ginrai's God Cannon sent Overlord plummeting back to the moon, forcing Giga and Mega to split into their individual Transtectors to soften their impact and save their lives. The Autobot pair managed to drive BlackZarak back to the moon as well, and the dark Decepticon insisted that Overlord return to Earth alone and inform Devil Z of the situation. Overlord refused, furious that anyone other than Devil Z would presume to give him orders, but when Ginrai and Grand returned to press their attack, he realised the damage he had sustained prevented him from carrying on the fight, and he relented. After Overlord departed for Earth, however, the outnumbered BlackZarak was then beaten by Ginrai and sent fleeing back into the depths of space. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}}

[[Image:Overlord v.jpg|right|205px|thumb|I'm easy come. Easy go. Little High. Little Low.]]
Incensed by this failure, Giga decided to reduce Ginrai's power level by destroying Godbomber. A desert again served as Ginrai and Overlord's battleground, as Overlord used his Chōkon Power to create a massive whirling tornado out of the shifting sands, but when he was thrown off balance by a sneaky God Punch attack, Overlord's "Chōkon Tornado" quickly backfired on him and sent him spinning off wildly through the sky. {{storylink|Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado}} Despite this setback, Overlord made another attempt to eliminate Godbomber, this time by separating him from Ginrai with an ambush in the American heartland. In their separate Transtectors, Giga and Mega wore down Ginrai until he no longer had enough Chōkon Power to animate Godbomber, but the plan was foiled when the Autobot [[Headmaster Junior]]s discovered they could combine their own energy to control Godbomber themselves. With Ginrai and Godbomber reunited, Overlord was sent packing by a blast of Chōkon Power. {{storylink|Destroy Godbomber!!}}

[[Image:Overlord b.jpg|left|205px|thumb|Umm, Giga? Where are we supposed to sleep?]]
Overlord later adopted his base mode for the first time to act as a staging ground for the search for the final Godmaster. The search came to an abruptly end, however, when the Godmaster himself, [[Clouder]], sought out the Decepticons, and the villains decided to use his ability to adopt two robot forms to install him as a double agent within the Autobot ranks. {{storylink|Appearance!! The Final Godmaster}} Using information fed to them by Clouder, the Decepticons initiated a full-scale attack on the Autobots' headquarters, again using Overlord's base mode as a mobile headquarters from which the assault was masterminded. {{storylink|Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!}} When Ginrai (who had been lured away from the base so the attack to begin) returned to aid his fellow Autobots, Overlord transformed to robot mode and again engaged him in battle, intending to keep him occupied until a [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacon]] force could destroy the Autobot base from within. Although defeated in combat, Overlord was still able to gloat, as Ginrai failed to realise that he was being stalled until it was too late. Furious at his own short-sightedness, Ginrai hurled Overlord and embedded him, head-first, in the side of the mountain housing the Autobot base. At that moment, the base's magma converter power core finally exploded, and Overlord was sent flying over the horizon by a jet of lava. {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}}

[[Image:Overlord spacejet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Set controls to outer space, now, flying higher than ever before!]]
Soon thereafter, BlackZarak returned to Earth, and the Decepticons began "Operation M-1" to cut a swathe of devastation across the Earth. While BlackZarak tore through [[New York City|New York]], Overlord landed in the heart of [[Paris]], decimating military resistance and destroying the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. With these cities in ruins, the two Decepticons began to converge on Tokyo; while passing over China, Overlord landed on the Great Wall and broadcasted a message to the leaders of the world, warning them to surrender or witness Tokyo's destruction. Overlord then carried on his way, easily defeating [[Metalhawk]], [[Phoenix (Masterforce)|Phoenix]] and [[Diver (Masterforce)|Diver]] when they attempted to block his path. Overlord and BlackZarak soon arrived in Tokyo, and with no surrender forthcoming, began razing the city. In the midst of the chaos, however, Ginrai and Grand Maximus—who had been trapped in a black hole by BlackZarak, and only just managed to escape—arrived to stop their evil deeds. During the ensuing battle, Ginrai manoeuvred himself between the two Decepticons, and dodged at the last second, causing them to blast each other. With his two most powerful warriors damaged, Devil Z called off Operation M-1, and initiated Operation M-2 {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}} which involved destroying the Earth's atmosphere from orbit with the unholy [[Death Para-Machine]]. Overlord transformed to his "space jet" mode to carry the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors into space for the operation, but naturally, the Autobots pursued their enemies, and Ginrai was able to destroy the Death Para-Machine before it caused irreparable damage to Earth. {{storylink|Crisis! The Day of Human Extinction}}

[[Image:Overlord vs ginrai.jpg|left|225px|thumb|"I outrank you, Ginrai!" "You do NOT! 'God' outranks 'Overlord'!"]]
After a battle with [[Lightfoot]] in southern Europe, {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}} Overlord tried a more underhanded tactic, capturing Autobot Headmaster Junior [[Shūta Gō]], and using him as a bargaining chip to bring Ginrai to the Decepticon base. The battle that followed was distinctly one-sided, as Ginrai was unable to fight back due to Shūta being in danger, but this suddenly took an unexpected turn when Decepticon Junior [[Cancer (Masterforce)|Cancer]] turned on his teammates and freed Shūta. Even as the shocked Overlord commanded him to stop, Ginrai got back in the fight, and flattened Overlord before escaping with Shūta and Cancer. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}} With the information Cancer provided them, the Autobots were able to stage an all-out attack on the Decepticon base, during which Overlord again battled Ginrai. The fight came to a sudden end when Devil Z merged together with BlackZarak and collapsed the Decepticon base in a failed attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform}}

For a time, Devil Z's hatred of humankind had been steadily growing, and rankled with Giga and Mega, reaching a head when the alien abandoned [[Wilder]] and [[Bullhorn]] in the ruins of the Decepticon base, and transformed Hydra and Buster into true robots. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} Confronting God Ginrai for one final time in the heart of the [[Grand Canyon]], Overlord vowed to fight him without weapons, battling him only through the use of his physical strength and the power of his human flesh. He didn't explain his motives to Ginrai, but Ginrai observed Overlord's refusal to draw his weapons, and fought honourably. When Grand Maximus arrived on the scene, however, he was not so concerned, and simply shot Overlord out of the sky. {{storylink|Autobots! Desperate Attack!!}}

[[Image:Overlord ginrairescue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I get by with a little help from my ... uh, foes.]]
After the battle in the Grand Canyon, the Decepticons relocated to the Alps, and the Autobots again gave chase. Overlord was willing to engage the Autobot Godmasters, but the merged Devil Z/BlackZarak entity held him back and instead buried them under an avalanche. Meanwhile, Ginrai again defeated Hydra and Buster, and the two brothers limped back to the peak of the Matterhorn, where Devil Z turned on them for their failure. As their punishment continued, Overlord at last stood up to his emperor and attempted to stop him, only to be on the receiving end of the emperor's wrath. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} Unexpectedly, Overlord was rescued by Ginrai, and as the Autobot leader began his final battle with BlackZarak, Giga and Mega realized that they owed him a debt of honor for saving them and finally made the decision to turn against their former master. When Overlord attempted to aid God Ginrai in his battle with BlackZarak, however, they were struck down and enveloped in a sphere of Devil Z's [[Devil Power]]. Devil Z separated Mega and Giga from their Transtectors, bringing Overlord to live as a true super-robot lifeform. As their [[Master-Brace]]s vanished from their wrists, Giga and Mega died, regretting that they could not settle their rivalry with Ginrai honourably. Alas, there was not even time to mourn, as the new, robotic Overlord lunged for Ginrai, but was tackled by Grand Maximus. Ginrai subsequently united his powers with the Headmasters Juniors to finally destroy Devil Z and BlackZarak, and at the sight of his leader being vaporized, Overlord immediately called for the Decepticons to retreat. As they fled into space, the Autobots' Transtectors were also brought to life, as Overlord's had been, by the death of Devil Z, and they took headed into space in pursuit of Overlord's Decepticons. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}
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=====''Victory'' cartoon=====
[[Image:Decepticons in the g nebula.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Those car washes get more dangerous every year.]]
The now-living Overlord Transtector and his followers rejoined the Decepticon forces in space, and Overlord briefly led the Decepticon army before the rise to power of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. {{storylink|Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus's toy bio}} Following this, Overlord commanded the Sector Two Decepticon force, based in the G Nebula, where they battled the Autobots under the command of his old foe, God Ginrai. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
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=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
[[Image:OverlordZone1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Robots should not wear [[Transformer clothing#Capes|capes]].]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese)

Years later, when the supernatural creature known as [[Violen Jiger]] seized command of the Decepticons, his first act was to recruit nine "[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Demon Generals]]" from Decepticon history. Overlord was selected to be one of those Generals and was given new power and weaponry to make him an even greater threat than before. At Violen Jiger's instruction, Overlord was sent to the planet [[Feminia]] to wreak havoc along with [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Together, the three Decepticon Demon Generals destroyed the entire planet and nearly killed Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] in the process.

Two-and-a-half months later, Overlord led Menasor, Abominus and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] in an attack on the planet of [[Micro|Zone]], gleefully blasting [[Micromaster]]s and using his trident to slice into [[Zone Base]] to retrieve a sample of [[Energon Z]] for Decepticon use. With the Micromasters completely unable to harm the Decepticon generals, Overlord left the planet in triumph, handing the Energon Z off to the second group of Generals, who went on to attack Earth, but were stopped by Autobot [[Powered Master]] [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====Comic continuity====
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
[[Image:Overlord manga.jpg|left|250px|thumb|The sound effect reads "fart."]]
Giga and Mega debuted their Transtectors in an attack on a city, during which they combined into Overlord and devastated the Autobot Godmasters with their Daemon Blast and Bolt Masher weapons. Blindsided and badly damaged by the newly-created God Ginrai, Overlord was goaded into pursuing the Autobot out into space, where BlackZarak was battling the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. As BlackZarak turned to face the approaching Ginrai, the cunning Autobot swiftly ducked out of the way, causing Overlord and BlackZarak to attack each other. Gravely wounded, Overlord returned to Earth, while BlackZarak fled back into space. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Super-God Combination!}}

Overlord's base mode was employed by the Decepticon to hold Shūta Gō and [[Cab]] prisoner, when they attempted to torture the two boys into becoming members of the Decepticons. Their fellow Autobot Junior, [[Minerva (Masterforce)|Minerva]], came to their rescue when she crashed Godbomber through Overlord's walls and freed them, after which Overlord transformed to robot mode to face the approaching Ginrai and Grand Maximus. It wasn't his best showing: after Ginrai combined with Godbomber, Grand crashed his battleship directly into Overlord's face, and God Ginrai used the Headmaster's "[[Master Blade (Masterforce)|Master Blade]]" to slice off Overlord's legs. Their Transtectors forcibly separated, the battered Giga and Mega escaped. {{storylink|The Earth Family of Good and Evil}}

[[Image:Overlord aolaser.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
From the top of [[Qomolangma]], Overlord rained destruction down on the world using the Decepticons' newest weapon, the [[A.O. Laser]]. When Ginrai and Godbomber arrived to stop him, Overlord turned the laser on them; they dodged, but they had failed to observe the presence of the Decepticons' newest member, the Godmaster Clouder, who reflected the laser beam back at them and knocked them out of the sky. Unfortunately for Overlord, a chance comment from Cancer insulting Clouder's falcon mode plunged the Godmaster into such a rage that he turned on his Decepticon allies and blew up the A.O. Laser in Overlord's hands. Although Ginrai had been temporarily blinded by the A.O. Laser, the Headmaster Juniors were able to serve as his eyes and point him in the right direction to unleash his "God Punch" attack, which clobbered Overlord so hard that Giga and Mega actually popped out of his chest. {{storylink|Decepticons' Great Counterattack!}}

Soon thereafter, when the Autobots were off-Earth visiting their space-based allies, BlackZarak was able to return to Earth, and he and Overlord took the opportunity to attack a city. The Autobots soon returned with, and Ginrai and Godbomber grappled with Overlord, forcing him to separate back into the Megajet and Gigatank. The two Autobots clung onto the separate Transtectors, however, refusing to let them escape, as they waited for the new weapon they had brought back from space, the [[VX Bomb]] to detonate. The explosion came seconds later, knocking Mega and Giga's Transtectors offline, but Ginrai and Godbomber survived by combining into God Ginrai. {{storylink|Live? Die?! The Desperate Super-God Combination}}

[[Image:Overlord vs blackzarak.jpg|left|250px|thumb|]]
When BlackZarak attacked a city, Cancer happened to be here, and BlackZarak showed his disdain for humans by using the boy as a bargaining chip to prevent the Autobots from interfering with his deviltry. Horrified at this treatment of Cancer, Overlord viciously attacked BlackZarak, rescuing Cancer from his grip, but while they were fighting, it allowed the Autobots to take down both of them. {{storylink|Great Turn-Around! Autobots}}

In light of this act of treachery by Overlord, it was perhaps not surprising that in the midst of his next battle with Ginrai, Overlord himself was the subject of a betrayal. In an attempt to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform, Devil Z fused with BlackZarak, and then turned on Overlord and the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors, attempting to drain theirs and Ginrai's [[Chōkon Power|Jinchōkon]] and take it for his own. They were saved by the Autobot Pretenders, who blocked the Jinchōkon-absorbing beam, and Overlord decided to join with the Autobots in defeating Devil Z. Overlord joined with all the other Transformers in combining their energies into the "Perfect Transform Attack", which finally destroyed BlackZarak and Devil Z once and for all. With the alien's death, the Transformers' Transtectors were brought to life as true super-robot lifeforms, Overlord's included. Alas, Devil Z's energies had also been sustaining the lives of Giga and Mega, and his death also resulted in theirs. The now-living Overlord and Ginrai Transtectors decided to take their troops back into space, where Overlord vowed to defeat Ginrai in memory of Mega and Giga, and for the honor of the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Lifeforms}}
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=====''Zone'' comic and story pages=====
[[Image:Overlord zone manga.jpg|right|160px|thumb|]]
Years after the end of the [[Masterforce War]], Overlord was among the Decepticons recruited by the new Decepticon emperor Violen Jiger to become the strongest of his Nine Great Demon Generals. In addition to his new title of "Super-God General", Overlord was outfitted with new armor and weapons that made him even more dangerous than before. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

One month after the Demon Generals destroyed the planet Feminia, apparently taking the life of the Autobot Supreme Commander Victory Saber in the process, Overlord led Menasor, Bruticus and Abominus in an attack on the planet Zone, where they successfully stole a sample of the super-energy, Energon Z. When the Zone Base transformed into battle mode and opened fire on the Decepticons, Overlord called retreat, seeing no need to stay and fight when the prize was already theirs. Overlord then handed the Energon Z off to the second platoon of generals, who subsequently headed for Earth, but were defeated in battle there by the Decepticon Powered Master Dai Atlas. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

It wasn't long before Overlord got his own chance to go up against Dai Atlas, but the Powered Master didn't think much of this so-called "Strongest of the Generals," aiming to finish their battle in under eight seconds. Whether or not he achieved this lofty goal is unknown, but he ''did'' lay out Overlord with his powerful "Galactic Dash" attack. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}
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====''Transformers PD Type''====
[[Image:Pdtype_overlord.jpg|left|thumb]]
During a battle between Overlord and Super Ginrai, the Autobot Godmaster prepared to attack with Chokon Power. When he raised his hands to summon Tenchokon, however, he was struck by a bolt of lightning, causing Overlord to smirk that the weather wasn't looking too good. {{storylink|Transformers PD Type##7 "Fight! Super Ginrai!"|Fight! Super Ginrai!!}}

Sitting in a field, watching the clouds float by, Overlord started to wonder what he was doing with his life and decided he needed a day off to reflect on his lot. Unfortunately, he had chosen to sit down and have this epiphany in the middle of a huge battle, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began shouting at him to get back up and join the fight. {{storylink|Transformers PD Type##9 "Oh Overlord."|Oh, Overlord}}
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===European toy bio continuity===
[[Image:Overlord vs motorvators.jpg|right|thumb|Collect all time-displaced toys.]]
A legend by virtue of his very existence, Overlord is the ultimate Decepticon anti-hero. Emerging to join the Transformers' war at some undetermined point in space and time, Overlord fights alone on the battlefield despite his Decepticon allegiance, a monolithic horror born of "advanced robotic engineering" whose special abilities—including the power to travel across dimensions—come from the "[[Energon figure]]s" that operate his multiple functions.

To counter the monstrous threat posed by this powerful new breed of Decepticon, the Autobots developed their own new team of warriors, the [[Motorvator]]s, emulating Overlord's Energon figure technology to make the trio a match for his awesome power.<ref>Overlord's European toy bio</ref><ref>Story blurb on Overlord and the Motorvators' packaging.</ref>
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===Dreamwave ''Generation 1'' comics===
Gigatron was an ancient Cybertronian, who developed an idea to allow Decepticons to survive on alien planets by biologically integrating local inhabitants into their systems. In modern times, Gigatron's records were uncovered and used to develop the [[Powermaster]] process. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #8}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{bigquote|A good strategist is half psychologist and half '''sadist'''. And I was the '''best'''.|Overlord|[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #3]]}}
[[Image:MegatronOrigin2 fightcrowd1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, he appeared as a rabid fan of gladiatorial combat in a crowd shot once. Wouldn't it be ''awesome'' if [[Nick Roche|someone]] built a whole character round that?.]]
Overlord was "born" on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Moonbase Two|second moon]] 4.2 million years ago, a rare breed known as a "Point one percenter". {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} In the days before the Cybertronian civil war, Overlord was both an avid spectator of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s gladiatorial matches {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}} and a participant in the bouts, even fighting Megatron himself. Megatron would be the only opponent to ever defeat Overlord, and he did do regularly, giving Overlord a pathological fear of defeat. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}} All the same, Overlord still joined Megatron's Decepticon faction upon its founding, though it was not the loftiness of the Decepticon cause that Megatron espoused which enticed him. Rather, it but the chance to have the glorious excess of the gladiator battles move beyond the arena, to encompass entire worlds. To Overlord, the ends didn't matter overly much when the ''means'' themselves were this pleasurable. As a result his tactics developed a reputation as unsound, and his schemes as nothing more than flights of brutal whimsy. Unlike [[Scorponok (G1)|many]] [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|other]] powerful Decepticons, he had no interest in command, only in taking his slaughter to the next stage. Megatron was not convinced, however, believing the image of Overlord as simply interested in killing to be a façade, and began searching for a way to exert greater control over him.

Recognizing Overlord's power, Megatron regularly sparred with him, and eventually, three million years ago, selected him to be the fourth candidate for an upgrade process that would transform him into a world-shatteringly powerful superwarrior. Rendered virtually indestructible by an infusion of [[ununtrium]] to his endoskeleton, Overlord's first action as a member of the "[[Warriors Elite]]" was to smash out of his capsule and kill the scientist who oversaw the process, [[Rossum]]. He could not, however, do the same to Megatron: the Decepticon leader had not been foolish, and had, during the upgrade process, had [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] equip Overlord with both a killswitch that could deactivate him, and infect him with an [[Achilles virus]] that caused a "tactical blindspot" preventing him from figuring out how to harm Megatron. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}} When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] was captured by the Autobots and brought to the [[The Institute|New Institute]] for brainwashing, Overlord saw his chance to free himself from these shackles. While ostensibly attacking the facility to rescue Soundwave, he also captured the cerebroscientist [[Trepan]], and studied the basics of [[mnemosurgery]] from him, intending to hack Shockwave's memories and learn how to deactivate his killswitch and the virus. Megatron caught wind of Overlord's scheming before he learned how to interface with others, and had Trepan killed. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers2-teleconference.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I am not a number!]]
While embroiled in battle on [[Caldoon 4]], Overlord was called to a teleconference with [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], who announced the finalization of his [[infiltration protocol]], and that Overlord would join fellow Warriors Elite [[Sixshot]] and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] in being reclassified as "[[phase sixer]]s", called in to alien worlds to enact the doomsday scenario of the protocol's final phase. Dissatisfied with being declared a weapon that operated at someone else's whim, Overlord contested his appointment, and Megatron gave him two options: do as he was told, or refuse and have Megatron hunt him down. Overlord made his choice quickly, returning to the battle outside and dispatching every Autobot save one—[[Kup (G1)|Kup]]—who he allowed to survive so a message could be sent to Megatron: Overlord had chosen option two. He proceeded to leave Caldoon 4 to plan for Megatron's inevitable coming, {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

Some time later, Overlord initiated a conflict with the emperor of a star system who was in possession of interstellar travel capabilities and weapons technology that rivaled his own. Finding himself overmatched, Overlord sought and secured the aid of [[Gorelock]]'s Decepticon battalion, which, at the time, was assigned to [[Spensifax B]]. The ensuing battle, according to the estimates of science officer [[Vivisector]], set the technological development of the empire back an estimated 250,000 years. {{storylink|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Gorelock's prisoner clemency request}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers1-Overlord.jpg|right|thumb|250px|We peed a little.]]
At the height of the [[Surge (event)|cross-galactic Decepticon uprising]], Overlord arrived at [[Garrus-9]] in the midst of the Decepticon siege of the prison, and casually murdered garrison leader [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] when he refused to turn command over to him. Intending to turn Garrus-9 into his home away from home, Overlord personally defeated warden [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and threw him to the crowd of Decepticon prisoners he had freed as a show of good faith. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Overlord was not done with Maximus, though, later imprisoning him and personally torturing him for information on the [[Aequitas]] computer hidden in the bowls of Garrus-9, and the mysterious secret of the prison that the computer had been created to hide. Maximus refused to give up the passcodes to the device's chamber even after Overlord threatened to kill an Autobot for every second that he withheld them. {{storylink|Interiors}}

[[Image:Overlord-Fort-Max-Interiors.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"Do you expect me to talk?" "No, I expect you to die and be a cheap funeral".]]

During his time in command of Garrus-9, Overlord turned the prison into a huge gladiatorial arena, and had the prisoners fight for their lives with the promise that victory meant freedom. This was, of course, a lie; those who won in twelve bouts were offered the choice of facing Overlord himself or committing suicide. Overlord forced the imprisoned [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to watch footage both of these matches and of the sacking of the prison, possibly driving him insane. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} After a year of this, some of the Decepticons began to have doubts about their sadistic leader; [[Fearswoop (G1)|Fearswoop]] was lucky to survive when he questioned Overlord's lack of sportsmanship, but [[Wingblazer]] and his partner were not so fortunate when they let an Autobot prisoner get the better of them during a hunt, and Overlord killed them for their carelessness. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Around this time, Overlord also released Shockwave from confinement and let him leave in return for the Achilles Virus being removed. Shockwave could tell that all Overlord was doing with Garrus-9 was trying to get Megatron's attention, though Overlord denied it. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers1-BoreholeKickoff.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Better than television!]]
Two years later, Overlord and his Decepticons watched the captive Autobot [[Kick-Off (G1)|Kick-Off]] battle the Decepticon [[Borehole]] for his amusement. Kick-Off triumphed and was taken to Overlord's quarters {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} where he was offered the customary choice; {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last stand of the Wreckers #4}} he evidently opted to fight Overlord, given the brutalized state of his body when it was later found. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

Not long thereafter, the Autobot strike team known as the [[Wrecker]]s arrived to liberate Garrus-9, one of their drop pods crashing into the arena chamber right in front of Overlord's feet. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} Although disappointed to discover that the new arrivals were not troops sent by Megatron, Overlord was amused by the joke made by [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]] about Wreckers combining... right before he shot him through the head. The Wreckers turned down Overlord's proposal of surrender but were unable to injure him, and escaped into the prison by detonating a fuel tank to cover their withdrawal. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

[[Image:LastStandofWreckers4- OverlordSpringerReady.jpg|left|thumb|200px|FINAL ROUND, FIGHT!]]

Regrouping with help from the Decepticon [[Snare]], who had come to believe that the Decepticons on Garrus-9 were as trapped by Overlord as the Autobots were, the Wreckers established a new mission objective: kill Overlord. They did not have to hunt him down, however, as he soon arrived to take them on. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The fight quickly made its way to the rooftop of Garrus-9, where [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] was torn in half and used to dispatch Kup. A harpoon through the eye courtesy of [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] barely fazed Overlord, who delivered a defeat more crushing than any beating: the Autobot prisoners the Wreckers had come to liberate had all been executed on his orders already. Overlord proved able even to shrug off the massive payload of a huge chaingun-like weapon provided to Springer by [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]], but after all the other Autobots around him had been dispatched, Ironfist revealed the weapon's secret: it had injected Overlord with thousands of deterrence chips, which Ironfist then remotely detonated, reducing Overlord to a flaming, yet still-functional skeleton.

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers5-brittlebones.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"Megatron better not show up when I'm naked!"]]

Ironfist fell unconscious, leaving only Verity to hear Overlord's wrathful ranting, as he demanded to know how he could meet a challenge from Megatron in this sorry state. Realizing this what what Overlord had longed for all along, Verity dropped the bomb: Megatron was ''dead''. Overlord was stunned by the realization that while he had dedicated every waking hour of his existence to his supposedly inevitable fight with Megatron, the Decepticon leader had never cared, and would never come. He put up no resistance when Impactor recovered, but Impactor refused to kill Overlord, for Springer's sake, and promised to take him in to face justice. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

[[Image:Overlord-Lost-Light-Interiors.jpg|left|thumb|First class may seem like a rip off but it has advantages over the alternatives.]]

Intent on learning from Overlord the secrets of the process that created the phase sixers, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] had the Decepticon's body rebuilt in hopes it would encourage him to talk, and released a cover story that claimed the villain's spark had been extracted and sealed in a [[whiteout vacuum]]. In the wake of Cybertron's rebirth following the [[Chaos (IDW)|Chaos event]], Prowl petitioned [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] to use his mnemosurgery skills to read Overlord's memories and discover the secrets for him, but Chromedome refused. Learning that Chromedome was leaving Cybertron aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'', Prowl had the [[Duobot]]s secretly load Overlord aboard the ship and instructed [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] to talk Chromedome around to his way of thinking when the time was right. As a security measure, Overlord was held within a [[slow cell]] in which time passed much more slowly, {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} but when a crack was cut in the cell by a stowaway [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeater]], paranoid security director [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] began hearing noises from within it. After recording the noises and discovering, with aid from [[Rung]], that it was a massively-slowed down voice repeating "Kill me", {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} Red Alert widened the crack and discovered the cell's occupant, {{storylink|Interiors}} but was mysteriously deactivated in an alleged suicide before he could tell anyone. {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}
{{spoilers|Under Cold Blue Stars|April 20}}
After Chromedome's partner [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] was grievously injured in battle, Drift was able to successfully petition Chromedome for his aid. Entering the slow cell, Chromedome tapped into Overlord's memories, but in the process, wound up revealing to Overlord that Megatron was still alive. Spurred back to action, Overlord used the mnemosurgery tricks he had learned from Trepan to take over their mental link and plucked the code for the slow cell from Chromedome's memories. Bursting free from his restraints, he opened the cell and sealed Chromedome in, {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} then proceeded to go on a rampage through the ship, first stomping [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] to death, then attacking [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] in the medibay. The assembled crew of the ship confronted him in battle, during which Overlord stabbed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] through the [[spark]], then turned on [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] asking him for last words. When Rodimus replied "[['Til all are one]]", however, Overlord suddenly found himself panicking, thanks to a menmonic trigger that Chromedome had installed in his brain that would trigger his fear of defeat when he heard the phrase. The shaken Overlord was then herded back into the slow cell by a revenge-hungry Fortress Maximus so that Chromedome could jettison it from the ship, only for a sword Overlord had stolen during the fight to become lodged in the cell doors. As the only 'bot small enough to remove it, Rewind squeezed through the gap and pulled the sword free, allowing the cell to jettison, but trapping himself in it with Overlord. As an act of mercy, Chromedome used the ship's guns to blow the cell up with Overlord and Rewind in it. {{storylink|Under Cold Blue Stars}}

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===''Classics''===
[[Image:InvasionPrologue-Gigatron.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Everything's shrunk except those glorious lips.]]

Long ago, Gigatron, the Overlord, grew restless in his duties at [[Darkmount]], and forfeited his throne to [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]. His psychotic craving for power led him to scour the universe, ultimately leading him to Earth.

Gigatron crashlanded in [[Japan]], where he adopted a robot form resembling a shogun and an M1 Abrams tank altmode. With most of Earth's Decepticons offplanet with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], he was able to gather a small army of ten warriors, and he would infrequently clash with [[Metalhawk]] and his fellow Earthbound Autobots. Once, Gigatron searched in [[Kitakyushu]] for [[Musashi]]'s sword, but legends of the sword's strength were exaggerated.

Soon, Gigatron had set his sights on another potential source of power, [[Rarified Energon]]. The Autobots had been guarding it for a period of time, and had been moving it frequently to keep it out of the hands of the Decepticons. But Gigatron discovered that the Rarified Energon had been moved to [[Ironworks]], and effortlessly battled through an army of [[RUNT]]s to reach the Autobot station. There, he fought Metalhawk, and he and his Decepticons were forced to retreat. {{storylink|Invasion Prologue}}

Gigatron continued to keep vigil over Ironworks, however, and when [[Spinister]] brought him news of a skirmish involving heroic Decepticons and evil Autobots, Gigatron knew it was time to strike! With this distraction, they could easily take the Rarified Energon hidden in the vaults for themselves.

[[Image:Invasion-destroythem.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Gigatron's about to be really happy he got stuck on Earth.]]

Once it was discovered that the evil Autobots were also after the Rarified Energon, Gigatron refused to be out-conquered. He and the majority of his troops came to the rescue of [[Sir Soundwave]], who was about to get assimilated by [[Junkion (SG)|Junkions]]. Aiming to show these heroic Decepticons how it's done, he set Soundwave loose and continued battling the Junkions.

What Gigatron did not know was that the evil Autobots, led by [[Ultra Magnus (SG)|Ultra Magnus]], intended to warp this iteration of Earth to their own universe's Cybertron, destroying it in the process. Though Sir Soundwave was able to expand the force field surrounding the evil Autobots' machinery large enough to protect the entire planet, saving Gigatron and his troops, no one foresaw the true scale of Magnus's intentions. And so as Earth neared the alternate universe Cybertron, its entire dimension was destroyed behind them, leaving Gigatron and the rest of his Earth's citizens the last remnants of their universe.

Gigatron and the others were unsurprisingly distraught, so [[Straxus (SG)|the Bard of Darkmount]] recited for them a hopeful poem. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}
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==Toys==
===Super-God Masterforce===
*'''Overlord''' (Godmaster, 1988)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-307'''[[Image:G1 overlord toy.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Not to be confused with Blackstar's nemesis.]]
**''Accessories:'' Giga and Mega Godmaster engines, "Transtector Destroyer Cannon", three missiles, tank barrel, two ramps/shin guards, central ramp, two radar arrays, double-barreled laser, rocket launcher, car

: Overlord consists of two vehicles, the Gigatank and the Megajet, which are able to combine together to form a robot mode or a base mode. Like any Godmaster (or [[Powermaster]]), Overlord is only able to transform when the Giga and Mega Godmaster figures are transformed into engine mode and snapped into place in the sockets on top of the vehicles. Inserting Giga into the tank splits it in half to form legs for robot mode, or alternately, the left and right emplacements of the base (the left containing a fold-out twin cannon, the right a poseable claw arm). Fitting Mega into the jet, meanwhile, unlocks the toy's shoulder articulation for robot mode and its fold-out launchpad for base mode. Once the toy is in robot mode, the figures can be removed from their sockets and fitted into two further ports hidden beneath doors on his chest, which unlock the multi-barreled "Chōkon Daemon Blast" and spring-loaded "Chōkon Bolt Masher" weapons that pop out of his stomach. One figure can also fit into the [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]-style car that comes with the set.

: There is, unfortunately, not one mode that uses all of Overlord's many accessories. Standing approximately 15" in robot mode, Overlord is taller than ''most'' Transformer toys, though [[Unicron/toys|certainly]] [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|not]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|all]].

: Overlord's instructions do not feature the additional large jet mode seen in the animated series and manga, as it (like [[Sixshot]]'s "Wingwolf" mode or BlackZarak's "Dakatsu" mode) was created by the production staff after fiddling around with the toy itself. As such, it's entirely possible to put the toy in this form, although it doesn't rest evenly on a flat surface.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Destron/Overlord/overlord.htm More information on Overlord at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 1===
*'''Overlord''' (1991)

: Initially exclusive to Japan, Overlord's toy was later released in Europe and Australasia with a different shade of purple plastic.

===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-BC2012Gigatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Oh my, Bludgeon, you've never looked so... ''kissable''... before...]]
*'''Invasion''' ([[BotCon 2012]] box set)
**''Accessories:'' [[Wikipedia:Katana|Katana]], [[Wikipedia:Wakizashi|tanto]]
: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Gigatron is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Voyager Class [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Voyager|Bludgeon]], sporting a new head. Gigatron transforms from a Japanese [[Wikipedia:Type 90 Kyū-maru|Type 90]] tank into a samurai-esque robot mode. He features a flexible plastic sword which is made out of a portion of the barrel of the tank's main gun as well as a smaller dagger. The dagger can be stored in a sheath which is revealed from inside the tank turret, and both blades can be slotted in holes provided on the robot mode's left hip guard. Additionally, the dagger's handle can fit in the base of the sword's handle, forming a double-bladed weapon. He has [[Mech Alive]] [[gimmick]]s in his thighs and turret: Sculpted cylinders in his thighs rotate whenever his lower legs are rotated, and pulling his turret open makes a sculpted "disc" at the center rotate while a scabbard for the tantō hinges over to the side and props itself up for use.

:The vehicle mode is one of the very few Transformer tank toys with rubber components to its treads. Portions of the tread links can unlock, allowing them to hang from the robot mode, while the wheels of the treads are integrated separately into the robot mode form itself. The treads still do not function realistically; small plastic wheels on the underside of the treads help the tank mode roll, as is standard with nearly all Transformer tank toys.

:The original version of this mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Banzaitron]], and it was differently retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]].

:Gigatron was released in a box set with [[Ultra Magnus (SG)#Timelines|Ultra Magnus]], [[Tracks (SG)#Timelines|Tracks]], [[Treadshot (SG)#Timelines|Treadshot]], [[Sir Soundwave#Timelines|Soundwave]], and [[Metalhawk#Timelines|Metalhawk]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BCGigatron/gigatron.htm More information on BotCon Gigatron at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
===Parody Deformed===
[[Image:Overlord pd model.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*'''Overlord''' (1990)

:A small blue and white, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Overlord was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of [[Candy toy|candy toys]]. The eighth figure in the series, he came with a "[[Transformers PD Type]]" comic about himself, "Oh, Overlord", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC Gigatron.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*'''Overlord''' (2001)

:A PVC figure of Overlord was part of the ''Super-God Masterforce''-centric fifth act of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' series, available in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter" in an equal ratio of one each per case of twelve figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Overlord came packaged with the right leg of the wave's "build-a-figure", BlackZarak, itself also available in full color and pewter versions.

:The colour version of his figure was later released in the fourth wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', under the new name of Gigatron.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Powermaster Gigatron''' (2003)
:Gigatron is a slightly-altered version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Overlord PVC, featuring rounded-off shoulder-cones [[for safety reasons]], plus he used the standard "all clear-red-plastic painted over" coloring process to give him [[Light-piping|light-piped]] eyes. He came with the left arm of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] build-a-figurine.
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==Notes==
*Overlord was a new [[character]] created for the 1988 Japanese ''Super God Masterforce'' series. While all his fellow Godmasters had American Powermaster counterpart characters (Ginrai had Optimus Prime, Lightfoot had [[Getaway]], and so forth), Overlord's counterpart came later in the form of a 1991 European and Australasian exclusive. The bio of this figure stated that he was a dimension-hopper, which leaves the door open for him being the Masterforce character who jumped dimensions into the European toy bio continuity. Overlord did not have an American counterpart until 2003, when the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line introduced "Gigatron". However, the little-known nature of this character (existing as he did only as an obscure PVC figurine), coupled with the fact that Overlord had been around for fifteen years already, meant that the idea of a Powermaster named Gigatron who existed as a separate character from the Godmaster Overlord didn't really catch on. Surprisingly, Dreamwave stuck with the formula in their ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, briefly mentioning the character as the originator of the Powermaster process, but when the non-Godmaster version of the character appeared again a few years later in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' series, he was "Overlord" once more. With this, there seems little point in distinguishing between the two characters (different as they are), and as such they are included in this article together.
*Early during pre-production for ''Masterforce'', Overlord was named '''Leviathan'''. This was almost certainly a name based in series creator [[Masumi Kaneda]]'s desire to sprinkle the series with assorted Biblical allegories; the name-change is fairly symptomatic of how these references wound up being downplayed to the point of near-total obfuscation in the finished show.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Heroes-Of-Cybertron-Tech-Specs/2003-Transformers-Tech-Specs/Powermaster_Gigatron.jpg.html Powermaster Gigatron's tech-specs] at TFW2005.com

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Bludgeon (ROTF)

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:''Bludgeon is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie continuity|live-action movie continuity]].''

[[Image:ROTFBludgeonTRUArt.jpg|thumb|300px|Foolish Whirl! To a master of Metallikato, your moves are like— ''grhk'']]

'''Bludgeon''' is a [[Metallikato]] martial-artist, loyal to the Decepticon cause and armed with an ancient blade handed down from ancient times. Underneath the samurai trappings though, he's a pretty straightforward 'con: he loves giving people a kicking, he's willing to fight dirty, and he doesn't give a fig about your complaints of immorality. Things like that, and his willingness to use a [[high-voltage electric cannon]] when fights go against him, are why other Metallikato users believe he's not a true master. <ref> [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Hasbro Battle Bio]</ref> But what does he care, he just shot you with a cannon!

One thing he does care about: he really, ''really'' gets focused on rivals and proving he's the best of them. If the rival defeats him, hey, he'll just find a new one to obsess over, no matter how much damage he took from the last.

He likes how [[Earth]] is full of innocent victims to use against Autobots, but he could do without all that disgusting greenery and [[water]] (urg!). It has other possibilities too: a smart, canny, dirty-fighting 'Con could [[Decepticon leader|lead his ''own'' faction]] if they played their cards right...

{{quote|I am a warrior born! It is ''you'', Megatron, who should fear ''me!''|Bludgeon has ''ball bearings'', [[Transformers Comic issue 2.21|"A Short, Sharp Lesson!"]]}}

==Fiction==
===Toy bios===
Bludgeon and [[Whirl (ROTF)|Whirl]] were rivals in Metallikato, and when they ran into each other on Earth a battle ensued, a fight to the finish that would take only microseconds. And, well, Bludgeon lost. He was almost killed and retreated.

He reemerged in the jungles of Southeast Asia, having scanned a new tank mode and brandishing a frightening new skeleton-like robot mode. He lies in wait for [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], who was drawn to Bludgeon's location by his acts of mayhem. Unfortunately for Ironhide, Bludgeon is eager to prove his mettle against an Autobot in battle and restore his honor...

===''Cyber Missions''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bronco D. Jackson]] (English), [[Miguel Ángel Ghigliazza]] (Spanish)
[[Image:CyberMission1-Bludgeon.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The one fiction in which his toy actually has swords, he uses a tree. Go figure.]]

{{quote|Ironhide! I will extinguish your spark beneath my treads!}}

When Bludgeon and [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] descended on [[Diego Garcia]], they interrupted an Autobot mission briefing. While Bumblebee stayed inside to guard its precious [[Datatrax|data tracks]] from Soundwave, Ironhide headed outside, where he was happy to face Bludgeon in battle, ramming him off the road. Bludgeon was able to temporarily thwart Ironhide when he snuck up behind the Autobot and hit him with a tree. The Decepticon wondered if he'd be as smart without that ugly head of his. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 1|Cyber Missions #1}}

[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] radioed Ironhide to hold off fighting Bludgeon until reinforcements arrived, but Ironhide didn't have the option. Bludgeon cursed the organic environment in which he was staged, and drew his weapon. When the fight reached an apparent stalemate, Ironhide offered Bludgeon amnesty if he joined the Autobots. Bludgeon refused, citing the wrath of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], and dove backwards off a waterfall. {{storylink|Cyber Missions 2|Cyber Missions #2}}

Megatron led the Decepticons on a mission to free the captured Soundwave. It was an Autobot trap. Bludgeon fought with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] until an army of the Autobots' human allies surrounded the battlefield. Optimus Prime gave each Decepticon a choice: Leave Earth or be destroyed. Bludgeon and the other Decepticons chose to leave Earth. {{storylink|Decepticons Attack}}

===Titan Magazines ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===

[[Image:Bludgeon_uk2.9.jpg|right|thumb|275px|Ah, that's much better.]]

One fine day, Bludgeon said to himself that he'd quite like to run his own group of Decepticons. But where could he find recruits? Well, there sure are a lot of them in [[NEST]]'s prison... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.13|Inside Out!}} And so, pretending to be after an unspecified goal, Bludgeon entered the city of [[Las Vegas]] and waited for the Autobots to notice. The Autobots' plan was to allow the Decepticon to leave the city and safely attack him in the empty desert, but the impulsive [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] couldn't hold himself back, and leapt into battle before Bludgeon had departed. The mighty martial artist shrugged off a blow from Jolt's electro-whip and severed the weapon with a slash of his sword, before hurling the Autobot through the wall of a nearby casino.

Bludgeon taunted Jolt by commenting on the proliferation of [[human]]s and how little the Decepticons cared for them, as a precursor to transforming into a tank mode and taking aim at some hapless gamblers. Jolt hurled himself into the path of Bludgeon's blast, and as he lay wounded, Bludgeon rubbed salt into his wound by reminding him that none of this would have happened if he had just followed his orders. Bludgeon attempted to deliver a killing strike with his sword, but Jolt rolled away at the last second, causing Bludgeon to embed his blade in the ground instead. In that moment, Jolt seized the immobilized sword and used his electrical powers to channel the entire output of the Las Vegas power grid through the blade, straight into Bludgeon himself! Bludgeon was knocked offline by the massive power surge, and taken into Autobot custody. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.9|Culture Shock}}

[[Image:Titan13_BrawnVersusBludgeon.jpg|left|thumb|250px|"I'll hit his shoulder at ''some'' point!"]]

Later, in NEST's [[South Africa]] maximum security prison, Bludgeon decided to make his bid for freedom. Halfway through [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] taunting him over his easy defeat, Bludgeon released [[Scalpel (ROTF)|Scalpel]] from a hidden compartment to remove his restraints. Now armed and dangerous, he freed all the other prisoners, murdered Brakedown to encourage discipline, and led a vicious attack on the few, helpless Autobot guards. Reinforcements eventually arrived, just in time to stop him from murdering a beaten [[Brawn (ROTF)|Brawn]], but they had to let him and the Decepticons leave to avoid civilian casualties. As a result, Bludgeon managed to escape, and with his own personal army... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.13|Inside Out!}}

[[Image:Titan18_Bludgeoncallsit.jpg|right|thumb|220px|Form blazing sword!]]

Bludgeon kept out of the spotlight, but his unit would attempt to reconstruct the monstrous [[Devastator (ROTF)|Devastator]] {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.14|Head in the Clouds}} and recruit the Autobot beserker [[Blazemaster]] into their ranks. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.16|Turn and Burn}} Finally, after three Decepticons were neutralised in [[Utah]], he decided to declare open war {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.18|Shadow War}}, with a scheme to wear down and destroy NEST to cut off the Autobot's support before he came for them.

However, NEST worked out that his base was in [[Russia]]... but [[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] turned traitor and informed Bludgeon in advance of the NEST/Autobot raid. Bludgeon, an adaptable sort, abandoned his previous plan and quickly organised an all-out assault: he ambushed them, boxed them in, and wore them down, personally murdering [[Slap Dash]] and wounding/killing [[Hubcap (TF 2010)|Hubcap]] in the process. Unfortunately, that's when the person Wheelie was ''really'' working for arrived: Megatron. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.20|Divided Loyalties}} While his men wet themselves, Bludgeon wasn't impressed and fought Megatron to keep control of his faction, but after a brief fight, the "pretender" (gettit? gettit?!) was beaten down, being spared from death only because Megatron might have use for him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.21|A Short, Sharp Lesson}}

===''Unite for the Universe''===
{{quote|Alas, poor Bludgeon... I knew him. A fellow of limited ambition, non-existent social skills, and zero sense of humor.|Starscream gets all Shakespearian with a hologram of Bludgeon's head|"[[Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated]]"}}

Megatron offered Bludgeon, one of the Decepticons' most dependable and calculating warriors, control of the Decepticon forces on [[Earth]] if he could deliver to Megatron the "[[Unite]]" technology that [[NEST|N.E.S.T.]] had been developing. Bludgeon assured Megatron that he would not fail him. [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], a spectator to this conversation, unwittingly expressed his displeasure—Earth was his, not Bludgeon's! When Megatron chastised Starscream for his outburst, Starscream made secret plans to sabotage Bludgeon's efforts.

Bludgeon led a team consisting of [[Dirge (ROTF)|Dirge]], [[Mindwipe (ROTF)|Mindwipe]], and [[Brakedown (ROTF)|Brakedown]] to the [[N.E.S.T. Advanced Research Facility]] in [[Japan]]. Dirge and Mindwipe complained that they had sneaked into N.E.S.T.'s proximity on foot, since the two could have easily arrived much faster in their flight modes, but Bludgeon reminded them that their plan would succeed only via stealth. Unfortunately for Bludgeon, the element of surprise would not be his, as a team of Autobots was waiting for him there, as their mission had been tipped off by an anonymous source. Bludgeon immediately suspected Starscream of being behind this treachery, and, sure enough, Starscream made this quickly apparent. Compromised, Bludgeon called for a retreat, but he and his troops were buried under ice by Autobot firepower. {{Storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|The Secret of Project: Unite}}

Some time later, Bludgeon violently emerged from his would-be icy tomb, swearing vengeance against Starscream. Though Starscream believed Bludgeon destroyed, Bludgeon instead viewed Starscream's efforts to retrieve "Unite" technology from afar. After [[Ravage (ROTF)|Ravage]] returned successful from one of Starscream's missions, Bludgeon planned to follow the cat back to his master so he could at last enact his revenge. {{storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 1|Ambition Instigated}}

Bludgeon located Starscream's secret base just as [[Sea Spray]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]] and [[Breacher]] engaged the Decepticons. He used their distraction to infiltrate the base, but was overpowered by Starscream moments after he entered. {{Storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 2|Bludgeon's Revenge}} Bludgeon was recovered from the wreckage of Starscream's base by NEST. {{Storylink|Unite for the Universe issue 2|On the Road of Destruction}}

===IDW movie comics===
After Megatron's defeat at the [[Star Harvester]] in Egypt, Starscream gathered his own followers and hatched his own plans for conquest. To this end, Starscream sent Bludgeon and several other Decepticons under his command after a small Transformer named [[Brains]] who had fallen under the protection of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sam Witwicky]]. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}} In addition to Bumblebee, [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] and [[Mirage (Movie)|Mirage]] opposed the Decepticons, and in the chaos of battle, Bludgeon accidentally killed [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]] while trying to shoot the invisible Mirage. He wasn't all that remorseful about his mistake. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}} Once the Decepticons learned that [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]] had arranged their mission in order to divert attention away from his own activities, they lost interest in fighting and attempted to retreat, but the Autobots wouldn't let them. Bludgeon was last seen laying defeated on the ground with a wound to his chest. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[Image:RotF Bludgeon Master of Metallikato vs pack toy.jpg|thumb|300px|I'm just feeling a little ''naked'', alright?]]
*'''Master of Metallikato''' (Figure Multi-pack 2009)
**''Accessories:'' Two spring-loaded machine-guns/blades

: Bludgeon is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' Deluxe Class [[Wreckage (Movie)#Toys|Wreckage]], and transforms into an [[wikipedia:Stryker|M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle]] in green and brown, armed with a M2 .50 cal machine gun and two other machine guns mounted extending out of the troop compartment. In vehicle mode, he sports "KN-2764" markings, a reference to "[[Joe Kyde#SAGE2764|SAGE2764]]", the name of a user at the Hong Kong discussion group talk.transformers used by deco designer [[Joe Kyde]] several years arlier to disseminate [http://tformers.com/Unknown-Megatron-Drawing-Possible-Movie-Design/6030/news.html hoax information] for his senior capstone project. ("SAGE2764" had previously also been featured on the license plate of [[Barricade_(Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Recon Barricade]] from the first [[Movie (toyline)|movie toy line]].)

:His [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature is activated during transformation by swinging his machine gun down, pushing it against a painted green panel, which simultaneously raises his shoulders, lowers his torso, raises his head and extends his stomach-mounted cannon all in one movement.

: The smaller machine gun weapons feature flip-out energy blades that can be held in his hands, mounted under his forearms or on any of the wheels. They can also connect together to form an undocumented but certainly intended double-bladed weapon; mounting this on his forearm wheels gives him an awesome spinning blade weapon.

: There is a minor issue with this mold wherein moving his arms down or towards his back at the shoulder will activate his Automorphing feature and begin to fold the torso back into its vehicle mode position. The best way to avoid this is to hold the machine gun plugging into his back in position while moving his arms.

: This figure was only available as part of the "Master of Metallikato" two-pack with [[Whirl (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Autobot Whirl]], which was nominally [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]], but was also found at Winners stores in Canada. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] by [[IDW Publishing]] as an upgraded form for [[Wreckage (Movie)#Revenge of the Fallen|Wreckage]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Bludgeon/bludgeon.htm More information on Bludgeon at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[Image:ROTFtoy-BludgeonVoyager.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The most metal toy '''''ever'''''.]]
*'''Decepticon Bludgeon''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-20'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Wikipedia:Katana|katana]], [[Wikipedia:Tant%C5%8D|tantō]] (see notes below)

: Bludgeon now transforms from a green and orange Japanese [[Wikipedia:Type 90 Kyū-maru|Type 90]] tank into a skeletal samurai robot mode which homages the Generation 1 [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Pretender]] shell, in colors that homage both the shell and the original inner robot. Bludgeon features a flexible plastic sword which is made out of a portion of the barrel of the tank's main gun as well as a smaller dagger. The dagger can be stored in a sheath which is revealed from inside the tank turret, and both blades can be slotted in holes provided on the robot mode's left hip guard. Additionally, the dagger's handle can fit in the base of the sword's handle, forming a double-bladed weapon. He has [[Mech Alive]] [[gimmick]]s in his thighs and turret: Sculpted cylinders in his thighs rotate whenever his lower legs are rotated, and that pulling his turret open makes a gray sculpted "disc" at the center rotate while a scabbard for the tantō hinges over to the side and props itself up for use.

: The vehicle mode is one of the very few Transformer tank toys with rubber components to its treads. Portions of the tread links can unlock, allowing them to hang from the robot mode, while the wheels of the treads are integrated separately into the robot mode form itself. The treads still do not function realistically; small plastic wheels on the underside of the treads help the tank mode roll, as is standard with nearly all Transformer tank toys.

[[Image:ROTFBludgeon_japanese_instructions.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Japanklok, making toys '''METAL''' since 1984.]]
: There is a paint application error on Bludgeon's rear wheels/thighs, wherein the black [[paint operation]]s, which were meant to help blend his rear wheels in with the black center wheels, are placed on the ''wrong side'', keeping them out of sight in vehicle mode, and behind his thighs in robot mode. The ratcheting hip joint is also flipped 180 degrees from what it should be, with two further ratchet divots on top of the hip than inside of it, meaning the mechanism in the upper leg is trying to click into a smooth surface. The toy seems to have been originally designed to feature light-piping in the head, though this feature is rendered useless with it being cast in the same solid gray plastic used for his arms, weapons, shoulders and Mech Alive features.

: The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release of Bludgeon has a different [[instructions|instruction sheet]] that actually labels the weapons as a [[wikipedia:katana|katana]] and [[wikipedia:tantō|tantō]], whereas the Hasbro release doesn't label them at all.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Banzaitron]], and [[retool]]ed into [[BotCon 2012]] [[Overlord (Masterforce)#Timelines|Gigatron]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Bludgeon/bludgeon.htm More information on ''Voyager''-class Bludgeon at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* The Deluxe class Bludgeon's color scheme was used as a disguise by Wreckage in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[Alliance issue 2|''Alliance'' #2]] comic, before the identity of the toy as Bludgeon was publicly confirmed.
* The origin of Voyager class Bludgeon is older than one may expect. Artist [[Don Figueroa]] submitted a concept for a [[Unicron Trilogy]] Bludgeon toy that looked ''very similar'' to the final product way back during the development of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' or ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toylines. Obviously, the concept wasn't put into production as a toy at the time, so Figueroa used it as inspiration for his [[IDW Publishing]] ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer |Stormbringer]]'' [[Bludgeon (G1)#IDW comics continuity|rendition of Generation 1 Bludgeon]]. However, Hasbro evidently resurrected the concept for the ''Universe'' (as mentioned by Hasbro at [[BotCon 2009]]) and then the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' lines. Figueroa notes that his contribution on this toy is very small, as his work on it ended when he submitted the concept to Hasbro way back when.

[[Image:Titan_bludgeonexesslapdash.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Smile for the camera!]]

*Although the Japanese instruction sheet of the Voyager class toy states that the shorter sword is a [[Wikipedia:Tant%C5%8D|tantō (短刀)]], its shape resembles a [[Wikipedia:Wakizashi|wakizashi (脇差)]]. Similarly, the longer blade that is referred to as a [[Wikipedia:Katana|katana (刀)]] is too long, and thus more resembles an [[Wikipedia:Ōdachi|ōdachi (大太刀)]].

*Bludgeon is one of only two Decepticons in Titan's stories that has explicitly been shown [[death|killing]] someone on panel, and twice (''three'' times if Hubcap is dead).
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==References==
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[[Category:Cyber Missions characters]]
[[Category:Martial artists]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dark of the Moon Decepticons]]

Flak (G1)

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{{disambig2|the Micromaster from Generation 1|the Autobot from the [[live-action film series]]|Flak (TF 2010)}}
:''Flak is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Flak cardart.jpg|300px|thumb|MUST...TURN...DOORKNOB!]]
'''Flak''' is the deep thinker of the [[Autobot]] [[Battle Patrol]]. A tactical expert, he has single-handedly crafted an enormous "playbook" of maneuvers and scenarios for the Patrol to use whenever in the field and, at [[Big Shot]]'s discretion, instituted a rigorous training schedule to make sure the entire team is constantly up to date on all his latest plans. Flak is meticulous, some would say downright anal, in his planning, but only because he feels he has to be. Flak respects Big Shot's authority and decisiveness under fire, but recognizes that his commander's lack of lateral thinking can potentially get their Patrol into trouble. Because of this, Flak has taken on the burden of responsibility in making sure Big Shot's military precision always has a military strategy to back it up.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel UK Generation 1 comics====
[[File:Generic decepticon marvel uk 230.jpg|left|thumb|100px|SPOILERS: He's the small guy.]]
Flak and the Battle Patrol were given the mission to break into a secure [[Decepticon]] complex by their commander, [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]], in order to learn of a new "secret weapon". To his credit, Flak DID ask the [[Thunderwing's expendable guard|Decepticon]] nicely to step out of the way... before transforming and unleashing his full missile firepower on the hapless 'Con. The joke was ultimately on the Micros, however, as it turned out the secret weapon was ''them''. [[Thunderwing (G1)|Lord Thunderwing]] had leaked word of the new weapon in order to lure some Autobot [[Micromaster]]s into his web and use their bodies to reverse-engineer the technology for the Decepticon cause. Flak and his teammates fought back bravely, but were ultimately captured. They were dissected by Thunderwing's scientists and, although [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] and the other Micros managed to free them, the Micromaster technology was in fact reproduced by the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Small War!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:AspectsofEvil2-Flak.jpg|thumb|300px|Me? A normal-sized Transformer? Ridiculous!]]
Flak and [[Sunrunner]] were among the Autobots under [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s command when he returned to the future after the [[Time Wars]]. Unfortunately, despite [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s death in the timestorm in [[1989]], the timeline had rebooted itself so that Galvatron still existed in the present of [[2009]]. While trying to rekindle an Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron, Flak and Sunrunner were caught by Galvatron and the [[Triggercon]]s along with Rodimus, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. As Rodimus Prime fought back against Galvatron, Flak and the others disabled the Triggercons, and the Autobots fled for safety. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} The full Battle Patrol were among the 400+ Autobots who escaped to [[Earth]] with Rodimus. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}}

{{note|Flak was drawn as a full-size Transformer during "Aspects of Evil!". By the time of their journey to [[Earth]] in "The Void!", he was rendered at his correct size by a different artist.}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Zone'' OVA, manga and story pages====
[[File:Zone militaryteam.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Zone version of the Battle Patrol.]]
When [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Battle Patrol helped rebuild planet [[Micro]] into planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violen Jiger]] began conquering planets in order to create his own [[Decepticon Zone]]. The [[Race Car Patrol]] and all other Micromaster teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

When [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] attacked the planet [[Feminia]], the Battle Patrol were among several units of Micromasters deployed to stop him. Through teamwork, they proved triumphant. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 2}}

During the attack of the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] on the [[Micro|Planet Zone]] Base, Flak (or rather, his Japanese incarnation, ''Powerbomb'') could be seen firing his missiles at [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], who effortlessly fended them off with his shield, continuing his rampage. Despite Flak's effort, the Demon Generals succeeded in capturing the [[Energon Z]] energy source. As they retreated, Flak and his fellow comrades of the Battle Team Patrol boarded [[Moonradar (Zone)|Moonradar]]’s rocket to pursue them to [[Earth]]. There, the Battle Team Patrol, among other [[Micromaster|Microtransformer]]s, faced off against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], only to find themselves again at the receiving end of the beating. Luckily, [[Sonic Bomber]] and [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] arrived just in time and saved the day.

Later on, Powerbomb could be seen amongst the crowd cheering and applauding the newly appointed Autobot [[Supreme Commander]], Dai Atlas. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

When the [[Powered Master]]s flew off to the [[Tenth Planet]] for their showdown with Violen Jiger, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}}

{{note|In Japan, the "Micro Transformers" were uniformly depicted as precocious and childlike, with virtually no attention paid to individual personalities save a very select few characters.}}

====''Wings Universe''====
[[File:WingsofHonor-shipslog.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Flak can't wait for the invention of the flatscreen monitor.]]
Flak began making his reputation as an "Alien Fighter" in the [[Cybertronian Revolution]]. Since then, he's fought space pirates, mutants, transorganics, and more. Above all else, he's practical. He doesn't relish battle; it just happens to be what he's good at. Flak does have trouble adjusting his tactics accordingly when it comes to fighting his own species.

Just before the civil war began, Flak was a crewmember aboard the ''[[Eight Track (G1)|Eight Track]]'' under the command of [[Thunder Clash]]. [[Landshark]] and Flak played mentor to a young "[[protoform|protie]]" named [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], though Landshark's lessons were a lot less practical than Flak's. After a [[Units of time|solar cycle]] of scanning remote star systems, the ''Eight Track'' received a priority signal from [[Autobot High Command]]! Back home, the [[Decepticon]]s had rallied around a [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|new leader]], and what once was a manageable group had suddenly become an army. [[Quintesson|Someone]], possibly these Decepticons, shot down a freight hauler, the ''[[Van De Graaff]]'', over the planet [[Beta-Nine]], and its precious cargo could not fall into enemy hands. Flak and the others were ordered to retrieve the cargo and return it to Cybertron.

[[File:FlakWOH-missilelaunchers.jpg|thumb|300px|It's the size that matters.]]
The ''Eight Track'' was shot out of Beta-Nine's orbit by a Decepticon starship, and the ''Eight Track'' crashed hard in a swamp. The Decepticons were instantly upon them, and Kup was immediately separated from the rest. Landshark and Flak were ordered to divert the Decepticons away from the ''Van De Graaff'', and so they headed deep into the jungle surrounding the swamp. Between the two of them, they were able to defeat [[Leozack]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]].

Ultimately, the cargo was retrieved by Thunder Clash and Kup and returned to Cybertron when a rescue ship came for them all. For their bravery, [[Magnum]] of Autobot High Command assigned Flak and the others to a new unit, the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]], which had been established to counter the Decepticons in the Civil War. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

A few years later, Flak's team teamed up with [[Metalhawk]]'s team to battle a horde of [[Virulent Clone]]s, a task in which they were eventually victorious.

The two squads then relaxed for a bit, until a call bleeped over Thunder Clash's comm, with Magnum informing them that Metalhawk's squad had to ferry Thunder Clash's squad to [[Space Port Bravo]] straightaway. After everyone's gear was loaded onto the ''[[Hawk's Claw]]'', they all disembarked.

Once at the spaceport, the two squads bid their goodbyes, then Thunderhawk's squad then walked off into the spaceport. Metalhawk's squad later learned that their compatriots had been given the ''[[Beast With Wings]]'' to take to [[Centry Quadrant]] for their next mission. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

[[File:BattleLines3-MagnumFlak.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]
The ''Beast With Wings'' crew returned from a mission to find that an attack on Elite Guard HQ by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] had wiped out most of the rest of the Guard. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}} The remainder of the Elite Guard, including Flak, gathered at the [[Autobot High Council Citadel]] with Magnum, to demonstrate that the Elite Guard was still functional, only to find the Council were appointing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] as the leader of a new Autobot military. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}

Magnum took the team out to find [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]'s base, stopping off at the [[Auxiliary Weapons Locker]], though Flak wasn't quite sure why they needed ''more'' guns. He was amused when [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]], [[Moonracer]] and [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] volunteered to join the mission, referring to them as "desk jockeys". {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} When the team ran into Deathsaurus's troops, he put his missile launchers to work, blasting [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and a good deal of the Decepticons out of the air. In the middle of the chaos, Flak, Outback and Moonracer gathered around Ricochet, who had been shot down by Starscream and was dying. In response to Ricochet's question, Flak told him he'd done fine and called him "soldier". There was little time to mourn his death, as the trio were attacked by an enraged sword-wielding [[Lyzack]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}} As the Decepticons started their retreat, Flak punched out an unsuspecting [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and was subsequently seen guarding the captive Combaticons. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}} A week after the battle, he was part of the Autobot forces at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s city walls as the Decepticons broke through with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}} The battle was won, but not without casualties.

[[File:BattleLines6-MicromasterInitiative.jpg|thumb|250px|Theyyyyyyy've got the power to make a compelling sales pitch.]]
Some time afterward, Flak was convinced by [[Cop-Tur (G1)|Cop-Tur]] and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] to "go 'green'" and join the [[Micromaster Initiative]] to conserve the planet's energy. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics===
Flak was a member of the Battle Patrol under [[Big Shot]]'s command, but wasn't nearly as loudmouthed as his comrades, [[Sidetrack]] and Sunrunner. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} He and Big Shot were guarding the entrance to Autobase at one point, while their fellow Patrol-mechs were shooing the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] away at another gate. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHardhead BattleMilitaryPatrols.jpg|250px|thumb|]]
Flak was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Flak.jpg|300px|thumb|One small step for bot, one giant launch for botkind.]]
*'''Battle Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

:Flak transforms into a self-propelled, artillery multiple rocket system similar to a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] . The missile battery, being his legs, can pivot up and down due to his transformation jointing, but cannot rotate.

:He was only available as part of the Battle Patrol, along with his teammates [[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]] and [[Sunrunner]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Flak/flak.htm More information on Flak at TFU.info]''
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===Zone===
[[File:Zone-toy Flak.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Battle Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer team, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-332'''

:"Powerbomb" was [[redeco]]ed for his [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release, predominantly blue with white robot-mode bits. As with the [[Hasbro]] version, he was only available in a complete set with his teammates.

:Early versions of the entire Team also used yellow plastic instead of the medium-gray, giving Flak some very bright treads indeed. Later versions corrected this, and the yellow-plastic versions go for considerably more on the secondary market.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/generations/1990/pt1.htm More information on the Japanese Battle Patrol Team (with images of the yellow variation) at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Return of Convoy===
*'''Battle Patrol Team''' (Micro Trailer team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-374'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #11

:The "corrected-color" version of the Battle Patrol Team was re-released in ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'' with no alterations. It did come with an extra: [[Micro Trailer]] #11.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Powerbomb/powerbomb.htm More information on Powerbomb at TFU.info]''

===Timelines===
[[File:Timelinestoy-FlakWoH.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] is the best thing that ever happened to this guy, really.]]
*'''Wings of Honor''' (multipack, 2009)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, negative energy freeze rifle, opaque black and white Cybertron-style Autobot key

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CybDef|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]] with a brand-new head sculpt based on the head of the original Flak, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Flak transforms into a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] multiple-launch rocket system. The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Key in each half reveals a new weapon: the right side has a slide-out double spring-loaded missile launcher which ends up on his left robot arm, while the left has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel which ends up on his right robot arm. Both key-activated weapons feature fake handles which end up being "held" by his hands in robot mode, although the missile launcher on his right arm needs to be slid forward for him to be able to reach the deployed blaster's handle. He also comes with an extra long gray hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[Powerlinx]] plugs.

:Flak was originally intended to be the same green, yellow, and red colors as his original toy, but the release of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Overload (Armada)#Universe (2008)|Overload]] put the kibosh on that.

:Flak comes in the [[BotCon 2009]] "[[Wings of Honor]]" box set along with [[Kup (G1)#Timelines|Kup]], [[Landshark#Timelines|Landshark]], [[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunder Clash]], and a Decepticon foe, [[Scourge (G1)#Timelines|Scourge]]. The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Dropshot_(Universe)#Classic_Series|Dropshot]] and the aforementioned Overload.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BCFlak/flak.htm More information on Flak at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*Flak is gang molded with his teammate Sunrunner, causing the two toys to share the same two plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Powerbomb''' (パワーボム ''Pawābomu'')
*''French:'' '''Rafale''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Tartaro'''

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Flak (G1)

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{{disambig2|the Micromaster from Generation 1|the Autobot from the [[live-action film series]]|Flak (TF 2010)}}
:''Flak is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Flak cardart.jpg|300px|thumb|MUST...TURN...DOORKNOB!]]
'''Flak''' is the deep thinker of the [[Autobot]] [[Battle Patrol]]. A tactical expert, he has single-handedly crafted an enormous "playbook" of maneuvers and scenarios for the Patrol to use whenever in the field and, at [[Big Shot]]'s discretion, instituted a rigorous training schedule to make sure the entire team is constantly up to date on all his latest plans. Flak is meticulous, some would say downright anal, in his planning, but only because he feels he has to be. Flak respects Big Shot's authority and decisiveness under fire, but recognizes that his commander's lack of lateral thinking can potentially get their Patrol into trouble. Because of this, Flak has taken on the burden of responsibility in making sure Big Shot's military precision always has a military strategy to back it up.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel UK Generation 1 comics====
[[File:Generic decepticon marvel uk 230.jpg|left|thumb|100px|SPOILERS: He's the small guy.]]
Flak and the Battle Patrol were given the mission to break into a secure [[Decepticon]] complex by their commander, [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]], in order to learn of a new "secret weapon". To his credit, Flak DID ask the [[Thunderwing's expendable guard|Decepticon]] nicely to step out of the way... before transforming and unleashing his full missile firepower on the hapless 'Con. The joke was ultimately on the Micros, however, as it turned out the secret weapon was ''them''. [[Thunderwing (G1)|Lord Thunderwing]] had leaked word of the new weapon in order to lure some Autobot [[Micromaster]]s into his web and use their bodies to reverse-engineer the technology for the Decepticon cause. Flak and his teammates fought back bravely, but were ultimately captured. They were dissected by Thunderwing's scientists and, although [[Roadhandler (G1)|Roadhandler]] and the other Micros managed to free them, the Micromaster technology was in fact reproduced by the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Small War!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:AspectsofEvil2-Flak.jpg|thumb|300px|Me? A normal-sized Transformer? Ridiculous!]]
Flak and [[Sunrunner]] were among the Autobots under [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s command when he returned to the future after the [[Time Wars]]. Unfortunately, despite [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s death in the timestorm in [[1989]], the timeline had rebooted itself so that Galvatron still existed in the present of [[2009]]. While trying to rekindle an Autobot resistance movement on Cybertron, Flak and Sunrunner were caught by Galvatron and the [[Triggercon]]s along with Rodimus, [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. As Rodimus Prime fought back against Galvatron, Flak and the others disabled the Triggercons, and the Autobots fled for safety. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} The full Battle Patrol were among the 400+ Autobots who escaped to [[Earth]] with Rodimus. {{storylink|The Void! (UK)|The Void!}}

{{note|Flak was drawn as a full-size Transformer during "Aspects of Evil!". By the time of their journey to [[Earth]] in "The Void!", he was rendered at his correct size by a different artist.}}
{{-}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Zone'' OVA, manga and story pages====
[[File:Zone militaryteam.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Zone version of the Battle Patrol.]]
When [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] initiated the "Zone Project", the Battle Patrol helped rebuild planet [[Micro]] into planet Zone. To counter this threat, [[Violen Jiger]] began conquering planets in order to create his own [[Decepticon Zone]]. The [[Race Car Patrol]] and all other Micromaster teams were then sent on patrol across the galaxy, specifically to planets where their unique skills could do the most good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

When [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] attacked the planet [[Feminia]], the Battle Patrol were among several units of Micromasters deployed to stop him. Through teamwork, they proved triumphant. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 2}}

During the attack of the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] on the [[Micro|Planet Zone]] Base, Flak (or rather, his Japanese incarnation, ''Powerbomb'') could be seen firing his missiles at [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], who effortlessly fended them off with his shield, continuing his rampage. Despite Flak's effort, the Demon Generals succeeded in capturing the [[Energon Z]] energy source. As they retreated, Flak and his fellow comrades of the Battle Team Patrol boarded [[Moonradar (Zone)|Moonradar]]’s rocket to pursue them to [[Earth]]. There, the Battle Team Patrol, among other [[Micromaster|Microtransformer]]s, faced off against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], only to find themselves again at the receiving end of the beating. Luckily, [[Sonic Bomber]] and [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] arrived just in time and saved the day.

Later on, Powerbomb could be seen amongst the crowd cheering and applauding the newly appointed Autobot [[Supreme Commander]], Dai Atlas. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}} {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

When the [[Powered Master]]s flew off to the [[Tenth Planet]] for their showdown with Violen Jiger, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone Part 10}}

{{note|In Japan, the "Micro Transformers" were uniformly depicted as precocious and childlike, with virtually no attention paid to individual personalities save a very select few characters.}}

====''Wings Universe''====
[[File:WingsofHonor-shipslog.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Flak can't wait for the invention of the flatscreen monitor.]]
Flak began making his reputation as an "Alien Fighter" in the [[Cybertronian Revolution]]. Since then, he's fought space pirates, mutants, transorganics, and more. Above all else, he's practical. He doesn't relish battle; it just happens to be what he's good at. Flak does have trouble adjusting his tactics accordingly when it comes to fighting his own species.

Just before the civil war began, Flak was a crewmember aboard the ''[[Eight Track (G1)|Eight Track]]'' under the command of [[Thunder Clash]]. [[Landshark]] and Flak played mentor to a young "[[protoform|protie]]" named [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], though Landshark's lessons were a lot less practical than Flak's. After a [[Units of time|solar cycle]] of scanning remote star systems, the ''Eight Track'' received a priority signal from [[Autobot High Command]]! Back home, the [[Decepticon]]s had rallied around a [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|new leader]], and what once was a manageable group had suddenly become an army. [[Quintesson|Someone]], possibly these Decepticons, shot down a freight hauler, the ''[[Van De Graaff]]'', over the planet [[Beta-Nine]], and its precious cargo could not fall into enemy hands. Flak and the others were ordered to retrieve the cargo and return it to Cybertron.

[[File:FlakWOH-missilelaunchers.jpg|thumb|300px|It's the size that matters.]]
The ''Eight Track'' was shot out of Beta-Nine's orbit by a Decepticon starship, and the ''Eight Track'' crashed hard in a swamp. The Decepticons were instantly upon them, and Kup was immediately separated from the rest. Landshark and Flak were ordered to divert the Decepticons away from the ''Van De Graaff'', and so they headed deep into the jungle surrounding the swamp. Between the two of them, they were able to defeat [[Leozack]] and [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]].

Ultimately, the cargo was retrieved by Thunder Clash and Kup and returned to Cybertron when a rescue ship came for them all. For their bravery, [[Magnum]] of Autobot High Command assigned Flak and the others to a new unit, the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]], which had been established to counter the Decepticons in the Civil War. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

A few years later, Flak's team teamed up with [[Metalhawk]]'s team to battle a horde of [[Virulent Clone]]s, a task in which they were eventually victorious.

The two squads then relaxed for a bit, until a call bleeped over Thunder Clash's comm, with Magnum informing them that Metalhawk's squad had to ferry Thunder Clash's squad to [[Space Port Bravo]] straightaway. After everyone's gear was loaded onto the ''[[Hawk's Claw]]'', they all disembarked.

Once at the spaceport, the two squads bid their goodbyes, then Thunderhawk's squad then walked off into the spaceport. Metalhawk's squad later learned that their compatriots had been given the ''[[Beast With Wings]]'' to take to [[Centry Quadrant]] for their next mission. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}

[[File:BattleLines3-MagnumFlak.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]
The ''Beast With Wings'' crew returned from a mission to find that an attack on Elite Guard HQ by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] had wiped out most of the rest of the Guard. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}} The remainder of the Elite Guard, including Flak, gathered at the [[Autobot High Council Citadel]] with Magnum, to demonstrate that the Elite Guard was still functional, only to find the Council were appointing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] as the leader of a new Autobot military. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}

Magnum took the team out to find [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]'s base, stopping off at the [[Auxiliary Weapons Locker]], though Flak wasn't quite sure why they needed ''more'' guns. He was amused when [[Ricochet (Timelines)|Ricochet]], [[Moonracer]] and [[Outback (G1)|Outback]] volunteered to join the mission, referring to them as "desk jockeys". {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} When the team ran into Deathsaurus's troops, he put his missile launchers to work, blasting [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and a good deal of the Decepticons out of the air. In the middle of the chaos, Flak, Outback and Moonracer gathered around Ricochet, who had been shot down by Starscream and was dying. In response to Ricochet's question, Flak told him he'd done fine and called him "soldier". There was little time to mourn his death, as the trio were attacked by an enraged sword-wielding [[Lyzack]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}} As the Decepticons started their retreat, Flak punched out an unsuspecting [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and was subsequently seen guarding the captive Combaticons. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}} A week after the battle, he was part of the Autobot forces at [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s city walls as the Decepticons broke through with [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}} The battle was won, but not without casualties.

[[File:BattleLines6-MicromasterInitiative.jpg|thumb|250px|Theyyyyyyy've got the power to make a compelling sales pitch.]]
Some time afterward, Flak was convinced by [[Cop-Tur (G1)|Cop-Tur]] and [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] to "go 'green'" and join the [[Micromaster Initiative]] to conserve the planet's energy. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics===
Flak was a member of the Battle Patrol under [[Big Shot]]'s command, but wasn't nearly as loudmouthed as his comrades, [[Sidetrack]] and Sunrunner. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} He and Big Shot were guarding the entrance to Autobase at one point, while their fellow Patrol-mechs were shooing the [[Hot Rod Patrol]] away at another gate. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:SpotlightHardhead BattleMilitaryPatrols.jpg|250px|thumb|]]
Flak was one of the legions of [[Dead Universe]] Micromasters who pursued [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] on [[Gorlam Prime]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Flak.jpg|300px|thumb|One small step for bot, one giant launch for botkind.]]
*'''Battle Patrol''' (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)

:Flak transforms into a self-propelled, artillery multiple rocket system similar to a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] . The missile battery, being his legs, can pivot up and down due to his transformation jointing, but cannot rotate.

:He was only available as part of the Battle Patrol, along with his teammates [[Big Shot]], [[Sidetrack]] and [[Sunrunner]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Flak/flak.htm More information on Flak at TFU.info]''
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===Zone===
[[File:Zone-toy Flak.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Battle Patrol Team''' (Micro Transformer team, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-332'''

:"Powerbomb" was [[redeco]]ed for his [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release, predominantly blue with white robot-mode bits. As with the [[Hasbro]] version, he was only available in a complete set with his teammates.

:Early versions of the entire Team also used yellow plastic instead of the medium-gray, giving Flak some very bright treads indeed. Later versions corrected this, and the yellow-plastic versions go for considerably more on the secondary market.

::*''[http://snakas.web.fc2.com/generations/1990/pt1.htm More information on the Japanese Battle Patrol Team (with images of the yellow variation) at Autobase Aichi]''
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===Return of Convoy===
*'''Battle Patrol Team''' (Micro Trailer team, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-374'''
**''Accessories'': Micro Trailer #11

:The "corrected-color" version of the Battle Patrol Team was re-released in ''[[Transformers: Return of Convoy (franchise)|Return of Convoy]]'' with no alterations. It did come with an extra: [[Micro Trailer]] #11.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Cybertron/Powerbomb/powerbomb.htm More information on Powerbomb at TFU.info]''

===Timelines===
[[File:Timelinestoy-FlakWoH.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] is the best thing that ever happened to this guy, really.]]
*'''Wings of Honor''' (multipack, 2009)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, negative energy freeze rifle, opaque black and white Cybertron-style Autobot key

:A [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CybDef|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]] with a brand-new head sculpt based on the head of the original Flak, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Flak transforms into a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] multiple-launch rocket system. The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Key in each half reveals a new weapon: the right side has a slide-out double spring-loaded missile launcher which ends up on his left robot arm, while the left has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel which ends up on his right robot arm. Both key-activated weapons feature fake handles which end up being "held" by his hands in robot mode, although the missile launcher on his right arm needs to be slid forward for him to be able to reach the deployed blaster's handle. He also comes with an extra long gray hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[Powerlinx]] plugs.

:Flak was originally intended to be the same green, yellow, and red colors as his original toy, but the release of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Overload (Armada)#Universe (2008)|Overload]] put the kibosh on that.

:Flak comes in the [[BotCon 2009]] "[[Wings of Honor]]" box set along with [[Kup (G1)#Timelines|Kup]], [[Landshark]], [[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunder Clash]], and a Decepticon foe, [[Scourge (G1)#Timelines|Scourge]]. The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Dropshot_(Universe)#Classic_Series|Dropshot]] and the aforementioned Overload.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BCFlak/flak.htm More information on Flak at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*Flak is gang molded with his teammate Sunrunner, causing the two toys to share the same two plastic colors.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Powerbomb''' (パワーボム ''Pawābomu'')
*''French:'' '''Rafale''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Tartaro'''

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Overload (Armada)

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{{disambig3|Overload}}
:''Overload is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Overload-armada-cardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey guys, I'm totally in ''[[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'', seriously!]]
'''Overload''' is an Autobot powerhouse. On his own, he's strong, massive, and covered with guns and artillery. On top of this, he can combine with [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], forming an enormously powerful set of cannons for the Autobot leader.

Just ''who'' Overload is depends on which universe one is in. Sometimes "Overload" is simply the name used by the [[Mini-Con]] [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] when he combines with his armored trailer. And sometimes the trailer itself is Overload, a separate living entity... who uses someone else to form his robot-mode chest and head.

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
[[Image:Armada V4 Rollout Overload.jpg|thumb|Stop talking to yourself!]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] defeated [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Overload and Rollout accompanied Optimus in transporting Galvatron to prison. [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] attacked the duo, rescuing Galvatron. The two [[Decepticon]]s combined, and Overload in robot mode was set to battle him, but then transformed into a battle platform manned by Rollout. His firepower was of little concern to Galvatron, who swatted the two away. Overload transformed into robot mode just in time to see [[Unicron]] take over the sky. {{Storylink|Armada Volume 4}}
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[Image:Jetfireblurrsideswiperhinoxoverload.jpg|left|300px|thumb|I'm in the background a lot.]]
Overload was an Autobot under [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When the Autobots detected multiple [[space bridge]]s opening at [[Decepticon Command Headquarters|Decepticon Command HQ]], causing disruptions in dimensional space, Jetfire led a team of Autobots to the Decepticon base to investigate. When they got there, they found carnage: All of the Decepticon inhabitants had been butchered and mutilated. As they wandered around the base, Overload questioned if they were going the right way, but they were soon attacked by [[Bludgeon (G1)|the mysterious killer]]. Overload pulled the injured Jetfire out of further harm's way before being ordered to transform into vehicle mode to light up the cavernous base (as well as their attacker). After Jetfire emptied his weapons bays, Overload asked Jetfire if they got him, but the situation was bad, as they'd only succeeded in destroying the creature's outer shell. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}}

Once they were in the Master Space-Bridge Nexus of the Decepticon base, the Autobots began setting detonation charges, intending to stop the damage to the fabric of space-time by destroying the Nexus. However, they were attacked, and Overload reported that it might have been their previous assailant, though it was difficult to know what was inside of that shell. Overload was glad to pull out when ordered, as all of his firepower was having little effect their opponent. He was pleased when the Nexus blowed up real good, until they noticed Jetfire was missing. However, both Jetfire and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] returned in spiffy new colours with spiffy new powers. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}

Overload was in the command center of [[Autobase|Autobase: Cybertron]] as the Autobots readied their defenses against [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
[[Image:Overloadmultiplicity.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]

Ten years later, during the worldwide [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] assault on [[Earth]], Overload, [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]], and [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] were stationed at [[Base Site One]] in [[Canada]]'s [[Yukon|Yukon Territory]], where their equipment included a planetary shield generator. Base Site 1 had lost contact with [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], which would put the Autobots' countermeasures in jeopardy. While Overload suspected the Terrorcons may have something to do with their problem, Dropshot noted it could just as easily be an equipment malfunction. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}}

The arrival of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] confirmed Overload's theory. Overload and Dropshot were quickly put out of commission, leaving Ironhide alone to face Scorponok... and [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]! {{storylink|No Exit}}
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===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
[[Image:ArmOverloadToon01.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Hey! Over here! Behind the geek and the undead guy!]]
[[Image:ArmOverloadToon02.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
Overload's origin is unknown.

Overload suddenly appeared as a trailer attached to the rear of Optimus Prime's container as the Autobot leader launched himself from the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''. Faced with the powerful [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]]-possessed clone [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]], Overload powerlinked with Optimus's super mode to form a pair of massive, shoulder-mounted cannons. Together, Optimus and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] destroyed the monstrous marionette. {{storylink|Puppet}}

Later on Cybertron, realizing the threat of Unicron, Optimus Prime attempted to reach out to Galvatron and forge an alliance against the Chaos Bringer. As expected, the Decepticon leader refused, forcing Optimus to powerlink with both Jetfire and Overload to form Jet Magna Convoy. However, in this form he did not engage in battle with the similarly powerlinked Galvatron, instead using his power to lead the Decepticon away from battle. {{storylink|Cramp}}

After the formation of an alliance between the Autobots and Decepticons, Overload, in robot mode, stood behind [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] and [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Hoist]] during the mission briefing. {{storylink|Alliance}}
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====Linkage====
[[Image:LinkageOverload.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Cheesebot Spam-a-lot.]]
Overload, flanked by [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] (who happens to form extra artillery for the [[Megatron (Armada)|Decepticon leader]]), engaged the forces of [[Unicron]] with some heavy [[Powerlinx]] artillery, using [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] and [[Kingbolt]] in their pistol modes, plus [[Quench]] in his missile launcher mode. {{storylink|Linkage Part 13}}
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====''Universe'' toy bio====

Overload used to be a partner to Optimus Prime himself. But those days are past: he left Cybertron years over. With his origins and past a mystery, even to ''Overload'', he hunts for the answers to his past on the lost Cybertronian colony worlds.

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:ArmadaOverload toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"I'm not really sure ''what'' I transform into, but it's good... right?"]]
*'''Overload with Mini-Con Rollout''' (Max-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MC-14'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: Overload is a red and black carrier truck capable of carrying [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] in his vehicle mode. His robot mode, in which his [[Mini-Con]], [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]], acts as his [[Headmaster (technology)|head]], is a heavily armed robot with a vague resemblance to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (thus the Japanese name) such as the [[gimmick]] of his shoulders, though it actually (according to [[Joe Kyde|the designer]]) has more details from the [[Action Master]] [[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]].

:Overload can be pulled by Rollout in his altmode, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]]'s cab, or attached to Optimus's trailer to form a double trailer. Overload can also transform into a dual spring-loaded missile-firing cannon pack for Optimus Prime's Super Mode (forming '''Optimus Prime Megaweapon'''), and can also attach to Prime's trailer in its "base" mode. He can also attach to the trailer for an undocumented Super Mode, by detaching the lower half of Overload's legs and plugging the trailer-legs into the sockets on his thighs.

: Inserting Rollout into his chest cavity and pushing it into position to form his chest/head will press against a button, activating the ''Generation 1'' transformation sound effect.

: The Japanese version features slightly more intricate paint applications and a silver face. This version also replaced some of the red plastic with maroon plastic.

: The Overload mold was reused for ''Energon'' [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]], and was retooled for [[OTFCC 2004]]'s ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Sentinel Maximus]] with a new head mold.

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[[Image:Armada MagnaConvoyDX1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Some day I'll be more than an accessory!]]
*'''Magna Convoy DX Set''' (Multi-pack, [[November 11]] 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: Overload and Rollout were cast in colored-clear plastics (dubbed "'''Ultra Magnus Special Clear Version'''"), and made available only in a Japanese [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] multi-pack, coming with Optimus Prime in his "Final Battle Color Version" (aka [[Powerlinx]] colors), [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Corona Sparkplug]], and an [[X-Dimension Micron|X-Dimension]] [[redeco]] of the [[Street Action Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Street Action Mini-Con Team]].

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*'''Special Ultra Magnus''' (Max-Con, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

: 100 samples of this "sky blue" redeco of Overload and Rollout were given away as prizes in a contest from the Japanese ''Tele-V Magazine'' in October 2003.

===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Costco OptimusPrimeOverload.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not yet, but someday! I swear it!]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Mini-Con Corona Sparkplug & Overload with Mini-Con Rollout''' (Multi-pack, 2004)

: For this [[Costco]]-[[exclusive]] set, Overload (and Rollout) was redecoed into a predominantly yellow scheme with burgundy accents. He came with a new-deco version of ''Armada'' Optimus Prime and [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] (who, despite his larger partner's new duds, remained pretty much the same).
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===Universe (2008)===
====Cybertron Series====
[[Image:Overloaduniverse2009.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Autonomy at last!]]
*'''Overload''' (Voyager, 2009)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle, clear green [[Earth]]-style [[Cyber Key]]

: Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Voyagers, Overload is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)#CybDef|Cybertron Defense Scattorshot]], transforming into a vehicle resembling a multiple-launch rocket system which looks a bit like a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]], (but not enough to be one) with a color scheme heavily based on that of the Generation 1 Micromaster [[Flak (G1)|Flak]]. He has "'''[[Image:Symbol autobot reg.png|15px]] MDL 823-75'''" on the right side of the launcher, the significance of which is not yet known.

: The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Key in each half reveals a new weapon: the right side has a slide-out double spring-loaded missile launcher which ends up on his left robot arm, while the left has a flip-out non-firing cannon barrel which ends up on his right robot arm. Both key-activated weapons feature fake handles which end up being "held" by his hands in robot mode, although the missile launcher on his right arm needs to be slid forward for him to be able to reach the deployed blaster's handle. He also comes with an extra long green hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[Powerlinx]] plugs.

: This mold was also used to make ''Universe'' [[Dropshot_(Universe)#Classic_Series|Dropshot]] and ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]].
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==Notes==
* Overload's entry in Dreamwave's ''[[More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|Armada: More Than Meets The Eye]]'' profile series claims that his combination with [[Rollout (Armada)|Rollout]] uses "[[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster technology]]". The [[Armada Fleer card series|Fleer card]] for Rollout also makes mention of this.
* According to [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]], he intended to have a sub-plot explaining just where the hell Overload came from in the [[Linkage (comic)|''Linkage'' comic]], but didn't have the space to do so, so he dropped it in favor of focusing on the A-plot and cramming in what DVD-exclusive-character moments he could.
* Overload's whole "appearing out of nowhere without explanation" deal from the cartoon got a slight ribbing in the [[bio]] for his 2008 ''Universe'' toy, which established that he was now on a quest to discover the mystery of his origins.
* The character's American name of Overload makes sense in a roundabout way. The original Overload was coloured like the Diaclone Powered Convoy, which would be redecoed to become Generation 1 Ultra Magnus, and this character is named Ultra Magnus in Japan.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Ultra Magnus''' (ウルトラマグナス ''Urutora Magunasu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Túltöltés'''
*''Korean:'' '''Ultra Magnus''' (울트라매그너스 ''Ulteura Maegeuneoseu'')
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Peregriv''' (Перегрів, "Overload")

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

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Scattorshot (Cybertron)

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{{picsneeded|More screen captures of his Cybertron Defense body}}

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{{disambig3|Scattershot}}
:''Scattorshot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ScattorshotPromo01.jpg|right|234px|thumb|He's a little bit country and a lot techno.]]
A former computer-game programmer, '''Scattorshot''' quickly became [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s go-to bot for computer work. But the nervy robot not only doesn't think he's cut out for battle, but believes the mere fact that he's done as well as he has ''in'' battle is just a big setup. He's convinced his good luck will run out on him, and run out at the worst possible moment.

As such, Scattorshot has developed a thing about guns. He likes altmodes with a ''lot'' of them. Maybe with enough firepower, he can prolong that whole karma thing. His companions find him to be a bit pessimistic, but far from hopeless... he may make a great soldier someday if he can just get over that nervousness.

Since gaining a new body and joining the [[Cybertron Defense Team]], Scattorshot has gained more confidence and lost some of his pessimism, now that he has two brothers in arms watching his back. That, and the fact his new body has enough weaponry for him to make his own 'luck'.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
''Voice actor:'' [[Richard Ian Cox]] (English), [[Tarusuke Shingaki]] (Japanese)

When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] appeared inside the Autobot base, Scattorshot charged him but was quickly knocked away. Later he attempted to attack Megatron from behind but hit [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] instead. With the Autobot defeat he accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}

When Optimus Prime and Scattorshot arrived on [[Earth]], the latter scanned his vehicle mode off of a billboard advertising a war movie. To Prime's surprise, it was a conspicuous military half-track, and Prime berated him for his choice of a disguise. Scattorshot sassed back that Prime's own vehicle mode of a gigantic fire truck armed with huge cannons sure is a good disguise. Then he pretended that Prime had disappeared for the moment, as he was so good at blending in. He finally laid out the advantages of a half-track, such as off-road, all-terrain capability, relatively high speed in difficult conditions and that nobody would ever think to give him a parking ticket. Prime merely replied "Well... a fire truck is bigger." Scattorshot responded "Wanna race?" before quickly driving off. {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}}

[[Image:Cyb_ep3_base_hologram.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Turn left at the next intersection, my rear. No more using Mapquest.]]
Once on Earth, Scattorshot showed the Autobots a hologram of their new base, but then changed it due to [[human]] criticism. During the building of the base, he noticed the Decepticons approaching. He then organized the Autobots and humans in the process of hiding the base. {{storylink|Haven}} From Earth he witnessed [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]'s attempt to close the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] near [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He then picked up an [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] communication locating [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Optimus went out to investigate first but when Megatron also showed up Scattorshot arrived as backup. {{storylink|Hidden}} In the search for the Omega Lock, Scattorshot believed they needed to gather information. During another Decepticon attack, he used [[Cyber Key]] Power to attack [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]].

[[Image:Cyb_ep5_in_space.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Where we're going we won't need...roads]]
Scattorshot told Bud that he couldn't travel into space, but was eventually convinced by [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]. He then took Bud on the [[Space bridge]] up into the sky. Afterward he continued the tour by floating in space inside a giant bubble. A blast then knocked both him and Bud further into space. They were then hit by a satellite and knocked back into Earth's atmosphere. Beginning to burn up, they luckily entered a warp gate created by [[Vector Prime]] and ended up back at the base. {{storylink|Space (episode)|Space}} During another encounter with the Decepticons, Scattorshot warned the Autobots that humans were approaching. {{storylink|Speed}} When an earthquake struck, Scattorshot got a fix on its epicenter under a nearby mountain. He then followed Optimus Prime to help the humans while keeping a tab on the collapsing mountain remotely. When the Autobots decided to collapse the mountain safely, he blew open the mine shaft. After Optimus sucked up the underground water preventing collapse, he shot the interior of the mountain to finally collapse it. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Scattorshot wasn't enthused about the idea of needing to find the [[Omega Lock]] so he stayed at the base. He then received [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s message for help in the [[Sahara|Sahara Desert]]. {{storylink|Time (episode)|Time}} He continued to receive transmissions at base and got Red Alert's from [[Velocitron]]. When [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] attacked, Scattorshot was one of the first to deploy against him, using [[Cyber Key]] power to fire grenades at the Decepticon. Thundercracker later returned and Scattorshot then used [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s cannons to scare him off again. Afterward, Scattorshot received a transmission from an Autobot refugee that claimed to have found the lost seal of [[Atlantis]]. {{storylink|Search}} He located the signal as coming from the [[Bermuda Triangle]]. Once arriving at a nearby coast, he was afraid to go into the ocean, but once Optimus dived in he wasted no time following. Along with Optimus Prime and Landmine, he found he had trouble in the water until being taught how to swim by [[Bud Hansen|Bud]]. Once on the ocean floor he assisted Optimus in clearing away debris from the symbol. Once Megatron arrived he charged at the Decepticon leader but was easily knocked away. When Atlantis exited the water, he was carried by Optimus Prime into the air. {{storylink|Deep}} Atlantis disappeared, amazing Scattorshot and the others. He came to the conclusion that Atlantis was a Cybertronian ship and helped the Autobots search around Earth for it. Once Optimus deduced that it was behind the moon, the Autobots went to meet the Decepticons and fought them in space. {{storylink|Ship}}
[[Image:Cyb_ep19_scattorshotcicle.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Was a jolly happy soul.]]

Scattorshot watched Hot Shot's race from headquarters. He though he needed an oil change after Hot Shot and Prime's combined jumping stunt. {{storylink|Race}} He then watched the second race {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}} and continued to monitor the Autobot teams on [[Velocitron]] and [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]]. {{storylink|Savage}} After the victorious Autobots returned from [[Velocitron]], Scattorshot was present when [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] added the Cyber Planet Key to the [[Omega Lock]]. He then processed the data that began emanating from it, leading to a set of coordinates on Earth. {{storylink|Champion}} He then went out with the team toward the coordinates up by the north pole. He stated that he felt cold even before heading out. When the Decepticons arrived he slid across the ice and confronted Starscream [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]]. He transformed and drove directly into Mudflap's chest before getting hit by Starscream's water ball and freezing up. Mudflap then pummeled him while he was frozen until the other Autobots arrived. After thawing out he was welcomed to planet Earth by [[Lucy Suzuki]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

After leaving the arctic for some reason, he conversed with the Autobots about Jungle Planet. He agreed with Jetfire that that kids should not be able to travel there. {{storylink|Honor}} When the situation on Jungle Planet heated up, Scattorshot appeared out of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s newly created space bridge and helped surround [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}} Back on Earth, Scattorshot readied the equipment for the entry of the next Cyber Planet Key. He received energy readings going off the chart and was first to notice the Mini-Cons as they were being used as a medium for [[Primus]]. He then kept contact with the team of Autobots who went again to the north pole. {{storylink|Trap}} After Starscream unleashed his Decepticon army, Scattorshot watched as they flew over Earth from the base. He questioned [[Vector Prime]]'s idea of starting a battle with such a large enemy force, but eventually took off to join the battle. {{storylink|Invasion (episode)|Invasion}}

[[Image:Cyb_ep25_god_mode.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Beaten by a deus ex machina. How embarrassing!]]
Scattorshot was at the Autobot base when he found out that there were many [[Fandom|suspicious people]] on the internet. He later traveled via the space bridge away from Earth. While on the bridge, he shot at Starscream, but was defeated. {{storylink|Retreat}} Scattorshot was one of the initial Autobots to meet Colonel Franklin. Later, when Jetfire encountered Thunderblast, Scattorshot locked onto her until she disappeared behind camouflage. When the Autobot base's lights went out, he was the main worker to get them back on. Afterward he noticed Megatron opening a new warp gate on Earth. When the Decepticons invaded, he triple teamed Megatron with Hot Shot and Red Alert, but was critically damaged by Megatron's new Cyber Key weapon. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Scattorshot laid heavily damaged, but remained conscious while Vector Prime pulled him away from the battle. He kept thinking it was all over until he was transferred to a nearby military base. There the base personnel attempted to fix him with Coby's help. When the kids said they would never give up, the power of Primus came down from the sky and healed all three of the injured Autobots as well as powering them up. Scattorshot then took a new alternate mode and joined up with the rest of the Autobots who were still battling the Decepticons. When Hot Shot attacked Megatron, he decided to attack Scourge instead. {{storylink|Critical}}

[[Image:Cyb_ep26_machine_gunned.jpg|thumb|left|250px|ARROWED!]]
Scattorshot assured the kids and the Mini-Cons that they would be able to hold down the fort at the Autobot base. He then continued battling Megatron and his forces. After Megatron retreated, he followed to aid Optimus Prime at the volcanic island. He focused his attacks on Scourge with the rest of the Cybertron Defense Team. Afterward he was sent to Cybertron as part of a team to slow down the black hole. He had Coby create a space bridge from the volcanic island to Cybertron for the journey. {{storylink|Assault}} On the way to Cybertron, the team encountered a meteor shower. Scattorshot blasted his way through, stating he would have the most points due to shooting the most obstacles. Upon returning to Cybertron and finding it swarming with [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]], he attacked them, but was quickly dogpiled upon with [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} He continued fighting off Scrapmetal, {{storylink|United}} until the rest of the Autobots arrived as backup. Scattorshot watched as Optimus Prime presented the Omega Lock then kept track of the status of Cybertron as it appeared to be falling apart. He drove via a spacebridge to the moon to finish watching Cybertron's transformation into [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} Afterward he set up a connection to talk to Primus. Later, when Red Alert was analyzing [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]]'s mind, Scattorshot was the first to notice Starscream approaching. He directed a volley toward the Decepticon and then fought against the Decepticon onslaught. {{storylink|Balance}}

[[Image:Cyb_ep27_cyb_def_team.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cue spaghetti western music]]
Scattorshot joined Vector Prime to help track down the missing kids and Mini-Cons. He wondered why Coby was not using the communicator that had been provided to him. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} He continued to use the Autobot base computers to scan for some trace of their missing allies. Once they finally picked up a signal, Scattorshot followed in a warp gate created by Vector Prime. They appeared in space near the ''[[Atlantis]]'' only to see it warp away. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

Scattorshot broke the news to the other Autobots that [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] had returned to Cybertron with a nice surprise: a [[Ogygia (Cybertron)|spaceship]] they could travel to [[Gigantion]] in. {{storylink|Warp}} On board he ran a tracking program to find Bud, but the trail went cold. Instead, he found Gigantion. Upon landing, he deduced the air was breathable for the kids. Splitting up into groups, Scattorshot found himself transmitting from the ship and noticed sound emanating from underground. Later in a skirmish with the Decepticons, he battled [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|Giant}} Scattorshot was easily defeated by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], but recovered. He piloted the Autobot ship and found the Atlantis hiding in a crevasse. {{storylink|Fury}}

Scattorshot watched as Optimus battled [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]], then followed Hot Shot to go find Bud. He realized that Starscream was powering up the ''[[Atlantis]]'''s guns to unleash it on the city. Later he admitted to helping Coby build his robot suit out of a Scrapmetal. When the Autobots split up into search teams, he and the rest of the Cybertron Defense Force formed team three. {{storylink|City}}

[[Image:Cyb_ep41_rarely_seen_rifle.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Have gun, will travel]]
They ran into Sideways and [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] while searching for the Cyber Planet Key. He listened to Soundwave's story of [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] and was then surrounded by [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]]'s smoke. The enigmatic marauders immediately capitalized on their foes' limited visibility, leading to Scattorshot being hit by Hot Shot, who thought he was Sideways. The confused Autobot then had the dilemma of seeing two Hot Shot arms emerge from the smoke, each encouraging him to take their hand and decrying the other as a fake.

To figure out who to trust, Scattorshot got sneaky. He asked the closest Hot Shot a question about what [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] did before they travelled through space. The Hot Shot answered wrong and Scattorshot fired into that part of the smoke, bringing down Laserbeak and dispersing the bird-drone's fog. With the smoke clearing, he fired upon Soundwave and kicked Sideways down (after tricking his way past the villain's cloning ruse). He then powered up using his Cyber Key and helped the rest of the squad blast a pillar upon Soundwave and Sideways. {{storylink|Challenge}}

Scattorshot and his team looked for a downward passage when they ran into Galvatron and Menasor. After a brief skirmish, they used the [[triangle formation|triangle attack]] to take Menasor down. Then they battled Galvatron at full strength, but were once again beaten down. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}} He slowly got to his feet, and after recovering made his way down to the inner part of Gigantion to jion the rest of the Autobots in shooting Galvatron. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}}

He watched as [[Vector Prime]] inserted the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. Afterward he updated the team on the status of the black hole. When Galvatron arrived, Scattorshot was defeated with the rest of the Autobots. While Optimus Prime and the other flying Autobots were intercepted by Soundwave and Sideways, Scattorshot opened fire from the ground. {{storylink|Showdown}}

He later thought it hopeless to build a [[space bridge]] without the Omega Lock, until he realized that they had three starships at their disposal. When feral denizens from Planet X came through the bridge, he unsuccessfully tried to shut it down. Later while in space he timed Vector Prime's reversal of time so they knew when to enter the warp gate. After clearing the tunnel he resynchronized with the normal timestream. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} As the Autobots returned to [[Primus]], Scattorshot noticed he was low on energy. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} In the battle he made fun of [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], sending the oversized Decepticon into a fit. {{storylink|End}}

Scattorshot came up with an idea on how to move [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] back into its orbit, then kept a status on the movement of the planet. In doing so he noticed the damage to one the of the rockets when Galvatron attacked it. When Galvatron and Optimus Prime began their battle, Scattorshot ran to help repair the rocket. He took control in the command center with Red Alert surveying the whole situation. When the repair failed, he joined the rest of the Autobots in manually changing the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Unfinished}} While the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]] was going on, Scattorshot met with Wing Saber right before he left. Later he shared a heartfelt moment as the Cybertron Defense team was splitting up, with him and Red Alert joining Optimus Prime on his mission to the stars. {{storylink|Beginning}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Scattorshot didn't just program video games on Cybertron, he also played them. A LOT. Unlike most gamers, his polygon addiction actually came in handy as he used his knowledge of strategy games to help Optimus make plans for fighting the Decepticons.

===''TransTech''===
Scattorshot served as an [[Axiom Nexus]] tour guide for [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:CybScattorshot toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The goggles, in fact, do nothing.]]
*'''Scattorshot''' (Scout, 2004/2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-06'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, double-barreled gun, Earth Cyber Key

: ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Scattorshot transforms into an anti-aircraft half-track of made-up model. In either mode, he can fire two pressure-launched [[missile]]s. When a [[Cyber Key]] is inserted in either mode, a (non-firing) missile rack opens up on his primary weapons turret. He also comes with a secondary double-barreled blaster accessory.

:He also comes with an [[Earth]]-style Cyber Key; the [[Hasbro]] version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s67k'''" on the back.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Scattorshot/scattorshot.htm More information on Scattorshot at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:CD Scattorshot toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Overcompensating?]]
*'''Cybertron Defense Scattorshot''' (Voyager, 2005/2006)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-20'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, rifle, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key

: [[Cybertron Defense Team|Cybertron Defense]] Scattorshot transforms into a multiple-launch rocket system which kinda resembles a [[wikipedia:TOS-1|TOS-1 Buratino]] (but not enough to be one). The halves of the (non-firing) launcher end up on his arms in robot mode. In either mode, inserting a Cyber Key in each half reveals a new weapon: the right side has a slide-out double spring-loaded missile launcher which ends up on his left robot arm, while the left has a flip-out non-firing blaster barrel which ends up on his right robot arm. Both key-activated weapons feature fake handles which end up being "held" by his hands in robot mode, although the missile launcher on his right arm needs to be slid forward for him to be able to reach the deployed blaster's handle. He also comes with an extra long blue hand-held rifle that can be mounted in tank mode thanks to his [[Mini-Con]]-compatible [[Powerlinx]] plugs. Thanks to some clever engineering, the launcher turret is capable of full 360 degree rotation in at least one direction despite splitting in half.

: [[TakaraTomy|Takara's]] ''Galaxy Force'' "Backgild" release has slightly different/additional [[paint operation]]s on his robot mode chest, the top, sides and front of the launcher and on the handle of the (non-opening) hatch door in vehicle mode. The barrel of the flip-out launcher cannon is painted in ocher whereas the Hasbro version's barrel retains its gray base plastic color (both versions have the tip of the barrel molded in ocher plastic), the Takara version's treads are painted in glossy instead of flat black, with the front half of the treads painted from ''both'' sides (the Hasbro version has the ocher base color show on the inside), and the Cybertron Defense/Vanguard Team symbol [[tampograph]] is smaller and in a different position on the launcher.

: He comes with a clear, colorless, teal-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the Key Code "'''v4kt'''" on the back.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Dropshot (Universe)#Classic_Series|Dropshot]] and [[Overload (Armada)#Universe (2008)|Overload]], along with ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/CDScattorshot/scattorshot.htm More information on Cybertron Defense Scattorshot at TFU.info]''
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===Universe (2003)===
*'''Scattorshot''' (Scout, 2007)

: The original Scattorshot toy was one of several ''Cybertron'' Scout-class toys also made available on ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' cardbacks, and sold through discount chains like Kay-Bee Toy Works. This version is unchanged from the ''Cybertron'' release.

===Universe (2008)===
[[Image:UniverseWarriorsFromThreeWorlds.jpg|thumb|300px|Celebrating the 25th anniversary of ''Transformers'' by re-releasing three unchanged toys from three years ago? Well, it's still better than celebrating the 20th anniversary with the [[Transformers: Energon (cartoon)|''Energon'' cartoon]]...]]
*'''Warriors From Three Worlds''' 3-pack (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This pack of three Scout Class figures contains [[Ransack (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Ransack GTS]], [[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Universe (2008)|Repugnus]] and Scattorshot figures. These figures are almost identical to their original releases, except for a small size-class code tampograph. This three-pack has been sighted at Family Dollar and Walgreens stores in the United States, in Sainsburys stores in the United Kingdom and in Canadian Tire stores in (where else?) Canada for the 2009 holiday period. In late 2010 it reappeared in the United States at [[Toys"R"Us]] stores.
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==Notes==
[[Image:CDScattorshotColorGuide.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Enhanced by an all-new [[mold]].]]
*"Scattorshot" was a name Hasbro had apparently been intending to use for quite some time: Early information from the official Transformers website featured it as a working name for both [[Blight (Energon)|Blight]] and [[Six Shot]] at different points.
* According to [[Aaron Archer]] at [[BotCon 2006]], the reason both versions of Scattorshot came with extra blue guns was because both versions had a little more left on the "per item" budget than the normal plans called for, so they added the guns for a little more value.
* In the opening-credit roll call of the Cybertron cartoon series, Scattorshot's name is spelled "Scattershot". This is also the spelling used on his Cyber Planet Key content.
* According to Cybertron Defense Scattorshot's color guide, he was originally supposed to sport a blue head, like the Scout Class version. However, there was no room left on the [[sprue]] for the blue parts, hence the head was moved to the sprue for the other parts instead. And since the budget for [[paint operation]]s had already been used up, it couldn't be painted over in blue either.
* The [[stock footage]] transformation sequence for Scattorshot's Cybertron Defense body is one of the few in the show to ''not'' perfectly match the toy. The animation model includes shutters (not present on the toy) that slide up to reveal his back and thighs. Similarly, in robot mode, the toy has a large gap on its back (where his head and shoulders are in vehicle mode), that is filled in on the animation model.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Backpack''' (バックパック ''Bakkupakku''), '''Backgild''' (Vanguard Team, バックギルド ''Bakkugirudo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sörét''' ("Lead Shot")
*''Russian:'' '''Pulemjot''' (Пулемёт, "Machine Gun")

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Shockwave (WFC)

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Phasma Felis: Added info about the Y-shaped part of the Generations toy's gun; renamed "Y-shaped barrel" to "Y-shaped muzzle" to avoid confusion with the triple-barreled gun.

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:''Shockwave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:Shockwave-RageoftheDinobots3cover.jpg|right|thumb|300px|SPM seeking abominations of science. Turn-ons: dinosaurs, logic]]

'''Shockwave''' was a member of the scientist caste in the industrial city of [[Kaon]]. In a reversal of the usual order, he was swayed by the ambitions of the former mining caste member turned gladiator [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]. Serving as Megatron's "pet mad scientist" and [[second-in-command|second-in-command]], he saw to the fighter's armament during his rise to prominence, all the while fantasizing on the prospect of ''mass producing'' such warriors. Thankfully, Megatron's more practical nature reined in Shockwave as the movement which became the Decepticons finally moved out of the shadows.

==Fiction==
===Aligned novels===
Shockwave was a scientist who lived on the fringes of Cybertronian society, admitting to [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Orion Pax]] he knew little of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He was one of the scientists whose innovations allowed the mass production of stressed-crystal material used to build [[Crystal City]]. There he began his [[combiner]] experiments, creating [[Bruticus (Prime)|Bruticus Maximus]], whose lack of intelligence in combined form made him a danger to friend and foe, and he was put in [[stasis lock]]. Shockwave moved to [[Kaon]], becoming a surgeon for the gladiators, where he met [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]us. He continued his combination experiments with the three [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]]s, whom Megatronus bested in combat: it was in this match that the crowd chanted a shorter name for the gladiator, Megatron. Megatron recognized two things about Shockwave: that he was bereft of any morality or ethics, and that while he was his most loyal ally, he would turn on him one day.

[[Image:WFCcomicDecepticons.jpg|thumb|left|300px|''We three 'Cons of Kaon are...'']]

During the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] war, Shockwave perfected his experiments with the [[Constructicon (Prime)|Constructicon]]s, creating a [[Devastator (WFC)|Devastator]] which was unleashed on Crystal City. Shockwave set up a laboratory in the ruins but was ordered to take command of the newly conquered city state [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]]. Autobot sympathizers became fodder for experiments, while Shockwave's forces conquered [[Vos]]. He quelled dissent in both cities by requesting Vos' Air Commanders [[photon missile]] strike Tarn, for which he claimed the Autobots were responsible, and then had a photon missile strike (of supposedly unknown origin) ordered on Vos, killing the Air Commanders whose true loyalty lay with [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]].

When the Decepticons captured [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] Station, Shockwave oversaw two of Starscream's scientists ingest [[Dark Energon]]: the powerful result activated a security [[gyro-inhibitor charge]] which rendered Shockwave unconscious. Shockwave later subjected the two subjects to a deprivation study, and found it necessary to muzzle them as the duo agonized as a result of Dark Energon's absence in their bodies. Shockwave also used the [[Spark]]s of those killed in the capture to turn Trypticon into a Decepticon, able to spawn drones and [[Mini-Con|Minicons]] in its corridors.

Shockwave remained on Cybertron in command of the Decepticons, while Megatron left with his elite soldiers on the ''Nemesis'' to pursue the Autobot ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. Shockwave promised Megatron that [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|Cybertron would remain as he left it]], the notion of which Megatron chastised. He ordered Shockwave to rebuild Cybertron and enslave the remaining Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

{{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}
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===IDW comics===

[[Image:LastStand-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|200px|And as purple as he is logical.]]

Shockwave had been put in charge of a remote Decepticon base in the middle of the [[Sea of Rust]], where he was to oversee a reportedly unlimited source of [[Energon]], a potentially amazing advantage in the waning days of the war for Cybertron. [[Swoop (WFC)|Swoop]] had been dispatched to the investigate this mysterious Energon-rich Decepticon base when he overheard a conversation between Shockwave and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]. Starscream was concerned that Shockwave's attentions were diverted away from the Energon discovery and was wasting his talents on examining the [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticon]]s he'd discovered and the "cosmic secrets" he had learned. Shockwave's Insecticon horde discovered Swoop's presence, and the Autobot was captured. {{storylink|Secrets (FOC)|Secrets}}

Predictably, the other members of Swoop's Autobot team, the [[Lightning Strike Coalition Force]] arrived in hopes of retrieving Swoop. Shockwave confronted the four and boasted that this action on their part was central to his plans. The Lightning Strike Coalition Force would make "perfect test subjects" for his experiments, {{storylink|Siege Mentality}} and as their leader, [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], fought back, Shockwave thanked him for not alerting [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] of their whereabouts. The five would be fashioned into the ultimate weapon for the Decepticon cause! {{storylink|Last Stand}}

Shockwave was waiting when Grimlock awoke, strung up in his laboratory. He explained that he had discovered ancient Transformers technology, a [[space bridge|bridge that could traverse both space and time]]. This "space bridge" had offered him a glimpse of many worlds, but most relevantly Shockwave had seen into the past of a certain [[Earth|small blue planet]] where [[dinosaur|amazing and terrible creatures]] once stalked its lands. As Shockwave's machinery took Grimlock apart, he told the Autobot that he and his team would be rebuilt into forms resembling those alien creatures. These Autobot heroes would become the greatest Decepticon weapons. {{storylink|Fragmentation (FOC)|Fragmentation}}

As Grimlock was being reformed, through his pain he saw visions of the future, of being unwittingly unleashed by Starscream and ultimately taking his revenge on Shockwave. Shockwave quells this visions by breaking into Grimlock's mind, reducing the once fiercely intelligent leader to nothing but a feral beserker. {{storylink|Fall}}

After Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s group of warriors had left the planet, Shockwave remained behind. Left to his own devices, Shockwave rediscovered a forgotten race of Transformers, the [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]s, and kept close contact with one of their leaders, [[Ser-Ket]]. {{storylink|Rage of the Dinobots issue 1}}

=== ''Prime'' cartoon ===
{{voiceactor|[[David Sobolov]] (English)|[[Kenta Miyake]] (Japanese), [[Uli Krohm]] (German)}}

[[Image:Prime-Shockwave&Cliffjumper.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Logic dictates that there is a small chance that I will kill you, here and now... but I'm gonna shoot anyway.]]

While most of the population left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during the [[Great Exodus]], Shockwave stayed behind. He spent his time building and scavenging technology, and managed to reverse-engineering [[space bridge]] technology. His efforts had come to fruition when [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], while delivering Energon to power the bridge, brought him an encrypted Autobot transmission along with two prisoners, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] and [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]]. By using his own invention, the [[cortical psychic patch]], on Arcee, Shockwave gained the codes to decrypt the transmission, revealing it to be a message from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] calling the Autobots to [[Earth]]. He later found the two Autobots sabotaging the space bridge, and was buried in rubble during the ensuing fight. After he dug himself out, he followed them into the space bridge and was only stopped when Arcee hit his optical sensor. Shockwave was still inside the space bridge when it exploded, but Cliffjumper hoped he survived, as he wanted a rematch. {{storylink|Out of the Past}}

Shockwave found himself back on the abandoned planet Cybertron, blinded. He repaired his injuries and continued his experiment, using recovered CNA to clone a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]]. Years later, Shockwave detected the energy surge caused by the [[Omega Lock]] and went to investigate, encountering [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] who had come on an unrelated mission.{{storylink|Scattered}} Shockwave returned with him to [[Earth]], where [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] had created [[Darkmount (Earth)|a fortress]]. {{storylink|Darkmount, NV}}

Megatron appointed Shockwave his first lieutenant in charge of science. With Starscream's interrogation of [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] failing to yield results, Shockwave attempted a cortical psychic patch, but was similarly unable to gain any information. The continuing failure to track down the scattered Autobots led Shockwave to reveal the fruits of his cloning work—a [[Predaking (Prime)|huge Predacon]]. {{storylink|Scattered}} Shockwave gave the creature a whiff of Wheeljack's energon before unleashing it, however it eventually returned empty-handed. {{storylink|Prey}}

{{spoiler|Rebellion (Prime)|May 12, 2013}}

[[File:Rebellion-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

When Darkmount came under attack, Shockwave suggested unleashing the Predacon, only for the beast to be defeated moments after it entered battle. Though Starscream took the opportunity to get some mocking in, Shockwave simply turned and jumped his way down the outside of the fortress before defeating the Autobots himself. The victory was short-lived, as once Optimus Prime turned up, the Autobots turned on their captor. Despite holding his own against them, Shockwave retreated through a GroundBridge once the citadel was destroyed. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}}

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===''Tales of the Beast Hunters''===
Shockwave cloned [[Lazerback]] in a [[Hyperevolution Chamber]], unaware his subject could hear everything he said. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 3}} On awakening [[Ripclaw (Prime)|Ripclaw]], Shockwave told the Predacon that [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] was in danger from the [[Autobot]]s. Ripclaw promptly took off out of the laboratory. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 8}} Sometime later, Shockwave realized that the Predacons were as big a threat to the Decepticons as to the Autobots and decided to shut down the cloning project. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 11}} He found [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] sneaking around his laboratory {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 10}} and came up with a new plan to blame the laboratory's destruction on the Autobots, hopefully causing Predaking to eliminate Prime's team. {{storylink|Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 11}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Steve Blum]]''

[[Image:War for Cybertron Shockwave.jpg|200px|thumb|right|"When your hit percentage exceeds mine, YOU may choose the soundtrack!"]] {{Note|Shockwave is an pre-order [[exclusive]] downloadable content character for use in multiplayer modes, and is not playable in the ''War for Cybertron'' storyline campaign. Using a preorder code to unlock him will allow the player to use Shockwave in Escalation mode, and makes his chassis available for customizing an online multiplayer character for Decepticon scientists. His chassis is labelled as "Retaliator". Shockwave was later made available alongside the other preorder-exclusive characters in the ''Transformers: War for Cybertron Map and Character Pack''. He was available for the XBox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, but not for the PC version.}}
{{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' - Decepticons (DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' Steve Blum

{{Note|Shockwave is an unlockable character for the Nintendo DS version of ''War for Cybertron''. On the Decepticon version he can replace any of the other Decepticons in the campaign mode. He can be unlocked by beating Purification 6 in Arena Mode.}}

Shockwave was at the Energon Purification zone when the Decepticons had used it for their stores of Energon. Shockwave challenged Megatron and his troops to a fight, saying if they beat him, he'd join their ranks. Shockwave was indeed defeated, and somewhat reluctantly joined the Decepticon ranks.
{{Storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Steve Blum]]''
[[Image:FoCShockwave2.JPG|thumb|left|300px|He's being scouted for potential membership into the Legion of Doom.]]
When Cybertron was beginning to shut down, Shockwave wanted to reboot it, but to do this, he needed an large energon supply. As he searched for one, he discovered an ancient technology in the [[Sea of Rust]] called Space Bridges. Using the observatories of the ancients that used to reisde in the Sea of Rust, Shockwave began searching for new planets that he could suck the life out of, and found [[Earth|one]] rich in raw energy. He also began experimenting on several [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] which had started coming onto the planet's surface, and took three unusually intelligent Insecticons, [[Hardshell]], [[Kickback (FOC)|Kickback]] and [[Sharpshot]], under his command. He later used them to capture [[Dinobot (Prime)|five Autobots]], whom he gave new forms based on the large reptiles he saw on the planet.

After [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] was killed during siege on the Autobot's Ark, [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] took command of the Decepticons. The two argued over the use of a lake of Energon near the Space Bridge tower, and though Shockwave attempted to convince him of its potential usefulness, Starscream simply wanted to drain the lake. When [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] disrupted the fuel line leading to the tower, Shockwave unleashed an army of Insecticons upon them while he attempted to rectify the problem. He failed to do so, but luckily he had already built a replica tower in Kaon. Following [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]]'s resurrection of Megatron, Shockwave went to Kaon meet him and informed him of his discovery of the Space Bridge and the planet they could plunder. Megatron subsequently went to retrieve [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]]'s power core so that they could power a craft to get the there, while Shockwave went to finalize the completion of the tower.

Later, Starscream infiltrated Shockwave's facility and watched as Shockwave and his Insecticons tortured [[Grimlock (WFC)|one of the Autobots]] he had experimented on, before he attempted to recruit Grimlock, which failed and resulted in the Autobot being freed. Shockwave decided to consider the breakout a test of Grimlock's new abilities, and monitored him closely as he fought his Insecticon minions, and proceeded to tear apart every one of them. Much later, Grimlock had attempted to attack Shockwave at the Space Bridge, but he was quickly restrained. Shockwave taunted Grimlock saying that he wouldn't create such a powerful weapon without a means to control it, calling him a pet, and contacted Megatron to let him know the tower was active and the portal was open. After Megatron assigned Shockwave to take charge of the Decepticons in his absence, Grimlock was enraged enough for him to transform into his Tyrannosaurus mode and attack Shockwave, tearing his left arm off and knocking him away with his tail. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron}}

===''Transformers On Your Street''===
Shockwave arrived on [[You|your]] street from space in jet mode. He fought [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] and landed a blow against him while you watched through your blinds. Grimlock retaliated by transforming into dinosaur mode, the sight of which sent Shockwave flying away. {{storylink|Transformers On Your Street}}

==Commercial appearances==
:''Voice actor:'' [[Corey Burton]]''
[[Image:WFC Shockwave game.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Well done. Here come the test results: "You are a horrible person." That's what it says: a horrible person. We weren't even testing for that.]]
Megatron left Shockwave to handle an unknown battle when he arrived. Shockwave instructed Soundwave to transform into boombox mode and play [[The Touch]]! After a while, Starscream asked about Shockwave's choice of songs and was told once he got a higher hit percentage than Shockwave then he could choose a soundtrack. {{storylink|Commercial#War for Cybertron|GameStop's commercial for their Shockwave multiplayer exclusive}}
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==Toys==
===Generations===
[[Image:Generationstoy-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"I want him in the games until he dies playing. Acknowledge." "Acknowledged, Master Control." "End of line."]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series/number'': '''01 / 003'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece laser cannon

: Part of the first wave of [[2012]] ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Deluxe Class toys, ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Shockwave transforms into a "Cybertronian mobile artillery" mode. The front center fuselage of the vehicle becomes a [[5mm post|hand-held]] "laser cannon" that's modeled after the [[Sling Shock#Generations|Sling Shock]]. It can be stored on a 5mm port on his back, and undocumented in his [[instructions]], can replace his hands by folding either one of them in, revealing a socket on his wrist that a tab underneath his cannon can mount to. As another undocumented feature, the cannon actually consists of two pieces, with a large Y-shaped muzzle that can be removed, revealing the sculpted ends of a triple-barreled gun. The muzzle part fits loosely, and tends to slide off if pointed downward; a bit of double-stick tape wrapped around the end of one of the barrels will help it stay in place. The muzzle part can also be stored on Shockwave's back, forming some sort of jet-pack exhaust.

:Shockwave features two examples of [[Kibble#faux-parts|faux-parts]]: The undersides of his heels resemble the front end of the Y-shaped muzzle part, effectively serving as an extension of the muzzle in vehicle mode, whereas a fake replica of the top end of his head (including his signature "ear" panels) is sculpted on the top side of his vehicle mode (which ends up on the underside of his backpack in robot mode).

:The figure has a "dramatic reveal" feature, where pressing the chest into place causes the head to pop up. The clasp used to hold the spring-loaded piece in place is fairly strong, and requires a small amount of force to latch if the head isn't pressed down before moving the chest assembly. Depending on the individual quality of the figure, this can cause the latch to wear out, and the spring is strong enough that the head will push the whole assembly out of place in vehicle mode if not properly retracted. As such, care should be taken on this step of conversion.

: This toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Generations|Shockwave]] in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comics. This mold was also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed into ''Fall of Cybertron'' [[Air Raid (FOC)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/GenShockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-TakaraTomy-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Narrator|It is the year 2005...]]]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Deluxe, [[December 15|12-15]]-[[2012|12]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AM-29'''
**''Accessories:'' "Bido" Arms Micron

: Part of the ninth wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Shockwave is a redeco/retool of his ''Fall of Cybertron'' toy, and is the first release of said toy in Japan. His wings have been retooled with additional 5mm posts and ports, and he has been redecoed to have a brighter, metallic shade of purple plastic. Additionally, he has brighter silver [[paint operation]]s, and some of his other paint operations have been replaced with customer-applied [[sticker]]s.

: Instead of his two-piece laser cannon, he now comes with an [[Arms Micron]], [[Bido]], who transforms from a robotic rhinoceros beetle into [[Sling Shock#Prime|Shockwave's cannon]] and vehicle fuselage. Bido features numerous 5mm ports and posts for mounting, but can only be used as a hand-held cannon, and is unable to replace Shockwave's hand. Sorry.
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===Beast Hunters===
[[Image:BHtoy Voyager Shockwave.jpg|thumb|300px|Shockwave's early attempt at indoctrinating the Predacons to the Decepticon cause involved wearing dragon costumes. It... didn't go over so well.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Voyager, 2013)
**''Series/number'': '''02 / 003'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''G13'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''4-??-2013'''
**''Accessories:'' Chest armor panel, 2 shoulder/foot armor panels

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime:]] [[Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class toys, Shockwave transforms into a Cybertronian tank. He features numerous 5mm ports, such as his shoulder-pads, right hand, and right forearm in robot mode, and his feet in vehicle mode. His rear treads are made of rubberized plastic, and the left tread unfurls to become a hose that attaches to the permanently attached "[[Hyperflux Cannon]]" that makes up his left forearm. By repeatedly pressing down on the trigger on top of the cannon, the barrel of the cannon spins while opening and closing, revealing more of its translucent red tip. The TakaraTomy version features a more bluish purple plastic, metallic silver, and black Beast Armor.

:For accessories, he comes with three "beast armor" pieces{{m-}}a three-eyed chest-plate and two claw-shaped panels{{m-}}that can be attached to Shockwave in both robot and vehicle modes, with the "claw" pieces attaching to his shoulders and feet via 5mm post. As mentioned before, these are black in the Takara version, instead of Hasbro red.

:His instructions forget to mention that the "spike" panels on his tread [[Kibble|backpack]] need to be swung up for robot [[show-accuracy]], and that the treaded portions themselves are on [[Slide joint|telescoping joints]], and need to be pulled apart and extended for tank mode. His instructions also include the [[Tales of the Beast Hunters Chapter 11|eleventh chapter]] of the ''[[Tales of the Beast Hunters]]'' series.

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[[File:PrimeBHtoy-Cyberverse-Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Cyberverse Commander, 2013)
**''Series/number'': '''03 / ???'''
**''Accessories:'' Hyperflux Cannon, missile

: Part of the third wave of ''Prime: Beast Hunters'' [[Cyberverse#Series 3|Series 3 Cyberverse]] Commander Class toys, Shockwave is a [[Size class|smaller-scale]] mold.
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Notes==
* In the map of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from the "[[Binder of Revelation]]" included in ''[[Transformers Vault]]'', Shockwave came from [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]], which explains why he took control of it during the war.
* As noted above, Shockwave's model is usable in ''War for Cybertron'' multiplayer as the Retaliator-type chassis for [[Scientist (WFC)|Scientist]]-class characters. His parts are also available for Scientists in ''Fall of Cybertron'', now classified as Defender-type components.
* Shockwave is usable in both the Autobot and Decepticon versions of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|''War for Cybertron'' games for the DS]]. He is used only for multiplayer, bonus missions and Arena mode in the Autobot version and used in Multiplayer, Arena mode, and campaign in the Decepticon version.
* In the XBOX 360/PS3 versions of War for Cybertron, Shockwave's left arm is his Plasma Cannon, but in the DS version, it's his ''right'' arm.
* The GameStop ''War for Cybertron'' commercial describes Shockwave as second-in-command of the Decepticons, and [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] is never officially referred to as such.
* For said commercial, Shockwave was voiced by [[Corey Burton]], voice actor of [[Shockwave (G1)|Generation 1]] and [[Shockwave (Animated)|Animated]] Shockwaves. He later lamented over [http://www.coreyburton.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=853&sid=3992b18086e21d8f6face60940505757 a forum post] that the performance was so rushed and the "gag" nature so out of character, that it hardly even sounded like him: "Two different sessions; and while they were awfully nice to work with, I have to say that the gag line was written and directed completely off-character. Since it was all supposed to be pretty "camp" anyway, and it had to be wedged-into a space that wasn't even there in the initial cut, I just went along with it. Figured it's just a silly bit of hype, that wasn't worth taking seriously enough to fuss over."
* The aforementioned commercial also indicates that Shockwave is evidently a fan of [[Stan Bush]].
* According to his [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] bio, Shockwave's emotions sometimes get the better of him, leading to irrational behavior. He also hopes that one day his work will let him reformat all Cybertronians to a new form of existence- and ideally become ruler of Cybertron in the process. Looks like Megatron's hunch wasn't far off...
* Although Shockwave is a Jet in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, he's a ground vehicle in the DS Version. This is most probably because the mission he is unlocked in features his Autobot counterpart, [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], a Heavy Ground vehicle. Shockwave's increasable stats are, however, those of a Flying Vehicle.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu'')
*''Russian:'' '''Vzryvala''' (Взрывала, "Blaster")

[[Category:Cyberverse]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Hall of Fame]]
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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight

2013-04-13T03:26:05Z

Phasma Felis: Removed extra period, added issue numbers for Heart of Darkness, standardized format with other IDW Collection pages

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|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[April 16]], [[2013]]
|writers=[[Mike Costa]], [[James Roberts]] and [[Dan Abnett]] & [[Andy Lanning]]
|artists=[[Guido Guidi]], [[Brendan Cahill]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Livio Ramondelli]], [[Casey Coller]] and [[Ulises Farinas]]
|colours=[[Joana Lafuente]] and [[Andrew Crossley]]
|letterers=[[Chris Mowry]], [[Shawn Lee]] and [[Neil Uyetake]]
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'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Eight''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the eighth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order". New cover art (of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Heart of Darkness]]'' #1-4
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #19–31

{{DEFAULTSORT:Idw Collection Volume 8}}
[[Category:Generation 1 comic compilations]]
[[Category:IDW titles]]

The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six

2013-04-13T03:24:29Z

Phasma Felis: Removed extra line breaks

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|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 9]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[Mike Costa]], [[Zander Cannon]] and [[Nick Roche]] & [[James Roberts]]
|art by=[[Don Figueroa]], [[Chee Yang Ong]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Guido Guidi]] and [[E. J. Su]]
|colors by=[[James Brown]], [[Andrew Dalhouse]], [[Moose Baumann]], [[Josh Burcham]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]], [[Robbie Robbins]] and [[Neil Uyetake]]
|original edits by=
|collection edits by=[[Justin Eisinger]] and [[Alonzo Simon]]
|production by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|cover design and elements by=[[E. J. Su]]
|pagecount=364
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1613771835 ISBN 978-1613771839
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Six''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the sixth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW Transformers stories]] in a "suggested reading order". New cover art (of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #[[...For All Mankind|1]]–[[Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|6]]
* ''[[The Transformers: Bumblebee]]'' #[[The Hanging Sword|1]]–[[Wings of Wax|4]]
* ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' #[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|1]]–[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|5]]
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': [[Ride-Along|Prowl]]
{{stub|What IS the "suggested reading order"? And what about corrected errors, and any other additions/changes?}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Idw Collection Volume 6}}
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[[Category:IDW titles]]

The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven

2013-04-13T03:23:49Z

Phasma Felis: Changed format to match other IDW Collection pages

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|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[October 17]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[Dan Abnett]] & [[Andy Lanning]] and [[Mike Costa]]
|art by=[[Nick Roche]], [[E. J. Su]], [[Javier Saltares]], [[Guido Guidi]], [[Don Figueroa]], [[Alex Milne]] and [[Casey Coller]]
|colors by=[[Joana Lafuente]], [[James Brown]], [[Andrew Dalhouse]] and [[Romulo Fajardo]]
|letters by=[[Robbie Robbins]], [[Neil Uyetake]], [[Chris Mowry]], [[Shawn Lee]] and [[Dave Sharpe]]
|original edits by=
|collection edits by=[[Justin Eisinger]] and [[Alonzo Simon]]
|production by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|cover design and elements by=[[E. J. Su]]
|pagecount=358
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1613774060 ISBN 978-1613774069
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Seven''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the seventh in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order". New cover art (of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents<ref name="preview">[http://www.comicosity.com/preview-transformers-the-idw-collection-vol-7/ Preview: TRANSFORMERS: THE IDW COLLECTION VOL. 7 | Comicosity]</ref>==
* ''[[Infestation (IDW)|The Transformers: Infestation'']] #1-2
* ''[[The Transformers: Ironhide]]'' #1–4
* ''[[The Transformers (IDW)|The Transformers]]'' #7-18

{{stub|What about corrected errors, and any other additions/changes/extras?}}

==References==
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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four

2013-04-13T03:03:50Z

Phasma Felis: Added issue numbers

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|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Five
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|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 25]], [[2011]]
|writers=[[Simon Furman]], [[Shaun Knowler]], [[Shane McCarthy]], [[Josh van Reyk]] & [[Andy Schmidt]]
|artists= [[Casey Coller]], [[Dan Khanna]], [[Marcelo Matere]], [[Alex Milne]], [[James Raiz]], [[Nick Roche]], & [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
|colours= [[Josh Burcham]], [[Kris Carter]], [[Joana Lafuente]], [[Josh Perez]], [[Liam Shalloo]] & [[Priscilla Tramontano]]
|letterers= [[Shawn Lee]], [[Chris Mowry]], [[Robbie Robbins]] & [[Neil Uyetake]]
|editors= [[Andy Schmidt]] & [[Denton J. Tipton]]
|pagecount=374
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1600109381 ISBN 978-1600109386
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the fourth in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' and beyond. New cover art (of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': [[Spotlight: Cyclonus|Cyclonus]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Hardhead|Hardhead]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Doubledealer|Doubledealer]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Sideswipe|Sideswipe]]
* ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots]]'' #1-5
* ''[[The Transformers: Drift]]'' #1-4
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Drift|Drift]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Metroplex|Metroplex]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Jazz|Jazz]]

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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three

2013-04-13T03:02:08Z

Phasma Felis: Added issue numbers

{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection]]''
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|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four
|image=IDWCollection3.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[March 2]], [[2011]]
|writers=[[Simon Furman]], [[Stuart Moore]] & [[Klaus Scherwinski]]
|artists=[[Guido Guidi]], [[Tyler Kirkham]], [[Marcelo Matere]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Robby Musso]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Rob Ruffolo]], [[Emiliano Santalucia]], [[Klaus Scherwinski]] & [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
|colours=[[Zac Atkinson]], [[Blond]], [[Josh Burcham]], [[Eric Burns]], [[Kris Carter]], [[Andrew Elder]], [[Annette Kwok]], [[Josh Perez]], [[Klaus Scherwinski]] & [[Liam Shalloo]]
|letterers=[[Jimmy Betancourt]], [[Todd Klein]], [[Chris Mowry]], [[Amauri Osorio]], [[Robbie Robbins]] & [[Neil Uyetake]]
|editors=[[Andrew Steven Harris]], [[Bill Rosemann]], [[Chris Ryall]], [[Dan Taylor (IDW)|Dan Taylor]] & [[Denton J. Tipton]]
|pagecount=350
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1600108563 ISBN 978-1600108563
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the third in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' and beyond. New cover art (of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Galvatron]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Blaster|Blaster]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Arcee|Arcee]]
* ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' #1-4
* ''[[The Transformers: Devastation]]'' #1-6
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Grimlock|Grimlock]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Wheelie|Wheelie]]

==Notes==
*Just like in the previous two collections, this volume has issues with, erm, issue placement. ''New Avengers/Transformers'' should be placed before "[[Spotlight: Ramjet]]".

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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection]]''
|prev=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Three
|image=IDWCollection2.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[October 6]], [[2010]]
|writers=[[Simon Furman]], [[Stuart Moore]], [[Nick Roche]] & [[George Strayton]]
|artists=[[Don Figueroa]], [[Guido Guidi]], [[Robby Musso]], [[Nick Roche]], [[Rob Ruffolo]] & [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
|colours=[[Zac Atkinson]], [[Josh Burcham]], [[Andrew Elder]], [[Kieran Oats]], [[John Rauch]] & [[Rob Ruffolo]]
|letterers=[[Chris Mowry]], [[Robbie Robbins]], [[Neil Uyetake]] & [[Sulaco Studios]]
|editors=[[Andrew Steven Harris]], [[Chris Ryall]] & [[Dan Taylor (IDW)|Dan Taylor]]
|pagecount=374
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1600107516 ISBN 978-1600107511
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the second in a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' and beyond. New cover art (of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer]]'' #1-4
* ''[[The Transformers: Escalation]]'' #1-6
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': [[Spotlight: Sixshot|Sixshot]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Ramjet|Ramjet]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus|Ultra Magnus]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Kup|Kup]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Mirage|Mirage]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime]]

== Notes ==
*Like in ''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One|Volume One]]'', the ''Spotlight'' placements aren't 100% ideal. Ramjet's story overlaps segments of ''Escalation'', so placing it right after that arc may have been preferable. Perhaps more out of place is Ultra Magnus's ''Spotlight'', which takes place in approximately 1988. It would have fit better following [[Spotlight: Soundwave|''Spotlight'': Soundwave]].

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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection]]''
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two
|image=IDWCollection1.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 26]], [[2010]]
|writers=[[Simon Furman]], [[Eric Holmes]] & [[Shane McCarthy]]
|artists=[[Mark Bright|MD Bright]], [[Casey Coller]], [[Marcelo Matere]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Robby Musso]], [[Nick Roche]], [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
|colours=[[Josh Burcham]], [[Joana Lafuente]], [[Josh Perez]], [[John Rauch]], [[Rob Ruffolo]] & [[Liam Shalloo]]
|letterers=[[Tom B. Long]], [[Chris Mowry]], [[Robbie Robbins]], [[Neil Uyetake]] & [[Sulaco Studios]]
|editors=[[Andrew Steven Harris]], [[Chris Ryall]], [[Andy Schmidt]], [[Dan Taylor (IDW)|Dan Taylor]], [[Denton J. Tipton]]
|pagecount=392
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1600106676 ISBN 978-1600106675
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the first of a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' and beyond. New cover art (of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin]]'' #1-4
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'': [[Spotlight: Blurr|Blurr]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Cliffjumper|Cliffjumper]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Shockwave|Shockwave]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|Nightbeat]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Hot Rod|Hot Rod]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Soundwave|Soundwave]]
* ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #0-6

==Notes==
* The placement of Nightbeat's ''Spotlight'' issue is odd, as it takes place ''after'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] has arrived at (or at least is aware of) [[Earth]]. It is ''certainly'' after the events of ''Spotlight'': Soundwave, which takes place in [[1984]].

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The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=''[[The Transformers: The IDW Collection]]''
|next=The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Two
|image=IDWCollection1.jpg
|title=''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One''
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 26]], [[2010]]
|writers=[[Simon Furman]], [[Eric Holmes]] & [[Shane McCarthy]]
|artists=[[Mark Bright|MD Bright]], [[Casey Coller]], [[Marcelo Matere]], [[Alex Milne]], [[Robby Musso]], [[Nick Roche]], [[E. J. Su]] (cover)
|colours=[[Josh Burcham]], [[Joana Lafuente]], [[Josh Perez]], [[John Rauch]], [[Rob Ruffolo]] & [[Liam Shalloo]]
|letterers=[[Tom B. Long]], [[Chris Mowry]], [[Robbie Robbins]], [[Neil Uyetake]] & [[Sulaco Studios]]
|editors=[[Andrew Steven Harris]], [[Chris Ryall]], [[Andy Schmidt]], [[Dan Taylor (IDW)|Dan Taylor]], [[Denton J. Tipton]]
|pagecount=392
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|price=$49.99 USD
|ISBN=ISBN 1600106676 ISBN 978-1600106675
}}
'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume One''''', published by [[IDW Publishing]], is the first of a series of hardcovers aiming to reprint the IDW Transformers stories in a "suggested reading order" up through ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron]]'' and beyond. New cover art (of [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]) is provided by [[E. J. Su]].

==Contents==
* ''[[The Transformers: Megatron Origin]]'' #1-4
* ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'' #20: [[Spotlight: Blurr|Blurr]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Cliffjumper|Cliffjumper]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Shockwave|Shockwave]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Nightbeat|Nightbeat]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Hot Rod|Hot Rod]]
* ''The Transformers: Spotlight'': [[Spotlight: Soundwave|Soundwave]]
* ''[[The Transformers: Infiltration]]'' #0-6

==Notes==
* The placement of Nightbeat's ''Spotlight'' issue is odd, as it takes place ''after'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] has arrived at (or at least is aware of) [[Earth]]. It is ''certainly'' after the events of ''Spotlight'': Soundwave, which takes place in [[1984]].

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