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2010-03-30T23:57:26Z

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:''The piano Transformer guy is a guy that transforms into a piano from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Target2006 82 PianoTransformerGuy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Slag! Play me some filler, Johnny!"]]
The '''Piano Transformer guy''' plays music in the corner of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. We don't know his name, but it's fun to guess. Pianor? Ragtime? Billy Joule? Harry Decepticonnick, Jr.? Piston-Rod Stewart? It's hours of brainstorming fun. Well, minutes.

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==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
[[Image:Jukebot.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Wonder if he plays [[Cold Slither]].]]
The [[Decepticon]] [[Fang]] entered Maccadam's, and boy, was he cranky. Annoyed that piano guy's music wasn't to his own liking, he started bashing the tiny music-playing Transformer against the wall.

It took a while, but the [[Wrecker]]s sitting at the other side of Maccadam's realized they should probably put a stop to this. Piano guy should be grateful that his prolonged maiming served as eye-opening symbolism—a metaphor, if you will—of the consequences of the Wreckers' indifference and slacked devotion to duty. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}
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==External links==
* [http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/generic/ukgeneric/uk082.htm Piano Transformer guy at the Obscure Transformers Website]
* [http://www.insecticons.com/obs-harpsichord.html The Harpsichord Guy at insecticons.com (page acknowledges that he is not a harpsichord)]

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Brawn (G1)

2008-03-11T22:22:19Z

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{{picsneeded}}{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot Brawn|the Robots in Disguise Autobot|X-Brawn}}

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

[[Image:Brawng1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!]]

'''Brawn''', the Autobots' demolitions expert, is amazingly strong for his size. Due to his small stature, he often attempts to overcompensate by playing up his macho personality. He can be somewhat of a bully, and looks down on noncombatant Autobots. He has a ready, though slightly sarcastic, sense of humor, and a lot of ''chutzpah''. In addition to his great strength, Brawn is also so tough as to be almost indestructible... [[personal canon|''almost'']].

:''Nickname'': '''Muscles'''
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Bruto'''
:''Italian name'': '''Cammello'''
:''Japanese name'': '''Gong''' (go-n-gu, ゴング)
:''Hungarian name'': '''Izmos''' ("Hefty")
:''South American name'': '''Jipe''' (pronounced "''hee-pay''")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{note|UK-only stories are in italics.}}

[[Image:Brawnmarvel1.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Gee, ya think? You think that maybe I should use these clamps, that I use every day, at every opportunity? You're a freakin' genius, ya idiot!]]

After the Autobots re-awoke on modern-day Earth, Brawn was one of five Autobots sent out to reconnoiter their new world. When their patrol came under attack from a squadron of Decepticons, Brawn advised the others to stay behind him, as he could absorb the incoming jets' firepower. Later, he clocked Laserbeak. {{storylink|The Transformers (comic issue)|The Transformers}}

''A malfunction caused Brawn to go mad, rampaging in a small town because he thought the cars were being enslaved by humans (and then "killed" the cars when they showed no gratitude). After a destructive chase, the Autobots finally managed to recapture and repair him. To regain his honour, he agreed to be Starscream's opponent in a trial by combat; Optimus Prime had [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] fake Brawn's death to end the battle.''{{storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

When the Autobots staged a diversionary attack on the Decepticons' [[Fortress Sinister]], Brawn's strength enabled him to storm through Rumble's localized earthquake, and punch out the little punk. Unfortunately, the little punk had a brother. Frenzy's high-frequency sonic attack knocked Brawn out. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

Brawn was among the Autobots who donated fuel to re-energize five Autobot warriors, in preparation for their last stand against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} When that gambit failed, he was among the Autobots strung up for spare parts by Shockwave. {{storylink|The New Order}} He was later reactivated by Ratchet along with the others. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}}

In the rush that followed to catch up with the Decepticons' gains, Brawn and [[Bluestreak]] were charged with the repair of the Ark's [[ionic fusion drive]]. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}} When the Autobots overheard Shockwave's plans to drop the captured head of their leader, Optimus Prime, in a nearby swamp, Brawn was among the Autobots who traveled to the swamp with Prime's body. However, the head was actually a decoy head, which, when attached to the body, caused it to go on a murderous rampage. Brawn was one of those wounded before Prime's proper head was returned. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

''Brawn was part of a team sent to bring in a demented Snarl.''{{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

[[Image:Newyorkunderbase.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Zapped in the shoulder, no doubt.]]Brawn was witness to a battle between [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster]] for Autobot leadership on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. After the scene was attacked by [[Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, Brawn soon lost a fight with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who dismissed the Autobot as having a "bright future as ''spare parts!''" {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When an [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream announced that he would "destroy the cities of [[New York]], [[Tokyo]], and [[Buenos Aires]]," Brawn was among the allied Autobot/Decepticon teams sent ahead to New York City. As Starscream approached, [[Goldbug]] led a team of Autobots which included Brawn, and the entire team was destroyed with a "single wave of Starscream's hand"! Oops. {{storylink|Dark Star!}}

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====Generation 2====
Brawn was part of a team sent to answer the distress call sent out by their [[human]] allies [[G.I. Joe]]. Landing in [[Milleville]], they ran up against a revived and [[Cobra]]-upgraded [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Assigned by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] to guard the Autobots' ship, Brawn got himself vaporized when Megatron revealed that he could implode neutrons. {{storylink|Final Transformations}}

Ratchet must wonder why he even bothers.

====3H ''Universe'' comics====
Brawn was [[retcon|abducted]] by [[Unicron]] just before he was atomized by by the Cobra-tanked Megatron, and sent to the [[Cauldron]]. When [[Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] engineered a mass escape, Brawn, [[Wheelie]] and [[Tap-Out]] subdued the rage-afflicted [[Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to keep them from killing each other.

Brawn then escaped Unicron thanks to a portal created by [[Optimus Primal]] and [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]]. Where he went from there is unknown... hopefully not right back to the neutron implosion.

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Corey Burton]] (US), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japan)

Brawn was one of the Autobots on board the ''[[Ark]]'' who awoke in 1984, reformatted by [[Teletraan I]] to have an Earth-based alt-mode of a Land Rover Defender. He was frequently involved in combat engagements against the Decepticons in the early years of the Earth-based war, including the battle that saw the Decepticons destroy an offshore oil rig. In the flaming chaos that followed, Brawn helped save his fellow Autobot [[Huffer]] who was trapped in the wreckage by cutting him loose with a blowtorch contained in his right arm. In other instances, Brawn also showed himself capable of wielding a large drill for tunneling, and a number of smaller grappling claws from his vehicle mode. The only thing he really lacked was a gun, but, being Brawn, he didn't seem to mind borrowing [[Megatron (G1)|someone else's]] [[fusion cannon|gun]].

Brawn performed admirably in several of the Autobots' missions, most notably during the events which brought [[Cybertron]] into Earth's orbit. During those chaotic times, it was Brawn who repeatedly spearheaded the various attempts to rescue their ally [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] from the clutches of the Decepticons, even traveling to Cybertron itself along with a special rescue team. It was this team that learned of the means which [[Dr. Arkeville]] was using to control his human slaves, and then discovered a way to free them from his clutches.

Another important mission for Brawn involved a super-weapon being built in Peru, where it was he (and his ally [[Trailbreaker]]) who first discovered the Decepticons' plot and informed the other Autobots. In the end, it was Brawn himself who raced to the top of the ancient pyramid the Decepticons were using as a firing platform, tackled Megatron and helped bring about the weapon's destruction. {{Storylink|Fire on the Mountain}}

When the ''[[Nemesis]]'' was uncovered in an archaeological dig (and Megatron subsequently retrieved the awesome power of the [[Heart of Cybertron]]), Brawn was angered that fellow Autobot [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did not participate in battles, not understanding that Perceptor's scientific and technical skills necessitated his exclusion from combat missions. To the irritation of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Brawn decided it was his job to bully the Autobot scientist, insinuating that Perceptor was a coward not prepared to do his duty alongside the other Autobots. Brawn later changed his tune and was a big enough 'bot to appreciate Perceptor's skills when the latter hyper-accurately shot the Heart of Cybertron out of the sky. However, it is unclear whether Brawn was big enough to apologize to Perceptor for his earlier boorish behavior. {{Storylink|Microbots}}

Brawn was shot down by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in 2005, during the hijacking of a shuttle bound for [[Autobot City]], making him one of the first serious fatalities of that famous assault. {{Storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

====Brawn lives?====
[[Image:DeceptiBrawn1.jpg|thumb|right|210px|"Hey guys, I'm back! And I found [[Load Hauler]]!"]]

While nowhere near as prevalent as discussion of "[[Who is Cyclonus?]]", there is recurring debate among [[fandom|Transformers fans]] regarding Brawn's death in the [[shuttle attack]] mentioned above. Generally taken up in partial jest, proponents of Brawn's survival focus on Brawn's well-established toughness and the fact that he had repeatedly survived more serious shots from Megatron than the shoulder wound he received on the shuttle. For example, being shot in the ''head'', '''''twice''''', in "[[Fire on the Mountain]]" and being perfectly okay.

Additionally, Brawn appears in "[[Carnage in C-Minor]]" (an episode which takes place well after the time of his supposed death). However, due to the generally low quality of the animation in that episode, Brawn's appearance is usually dismissed as an [[animation error]]. Brawn was ''not'' mentioned as one of the interred Autobots in "[[Dark Awakening]]"... but [[Huffer]], who appeared alongside Brawn in "Carnage" ''was'' (even though Huffer's death was not portrayed in the film... in fact, he was barely in the movie at all, only being seen for about a second when [[Hot Rod]] crashes though the barrier [[Kup]] was setting up.)

It is sometimes joked that after the Decepticons abandoned the shuttle on approach to Autobot City, Brawn got up and piloted the shuttle to a safe landing somewhere off-camera. Of course, to hypothesize that, you have to ignore the fact that the shuttle went up in flames after getting shot a few times.

===Dreamwave Comics===
In Dreamwave's version of events, the Autobots allied with humankind and were eventually able to defeat the Decepticons at the turn of the century. Following the [[Ark II]] tragedy, Brawn became one of the many transformers recovered and reprogrammed by [[Lazarus]]. He was later rescued by Optimus Prime and rebuilt by Jazz’s unit. He was part of a small task force lead by Jazz assigned to stop the spread of Megatron’s deadly metal virus in the Canadian Northwest Territories and would later remain behind on Earth when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] demanded the Autobots return to Cybertron as war criminals.

After the end of [[Shockwave (G1)| Shockwave's]] despotic rule over Cybertron, Brawn was reassigned as reinforcements to Jazz’s team on Earth. After Jazz went missing in the Decepticon assault on the Ark, however, he became a subordinate to the much-less-impressive Bumblebee. {{storylink| Night of the Combaticons}} The chance to pound the everloving scrap out of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]' ruined form probably made up for this, even if the Combiner was later revived as part of Starscream's deal in response to [[Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Skyfire (comic issue)}} He and the other minibots were part of an attempt to stop Sunstorm by attaching Ratchet's energy siphon. Brawn was last seen among Bumblebee's unit when they returned from the assault to the [[Orion]] and discovered that they had been (wait for it...) betrayed by Starscream.

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Brawn''' (Mini-Vehicle, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''15'''

: Brawn was part of the original assortment of Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]]s released in 1984. He transforms into a (somewhat altered) Toyota Land Cruiser with a non-removable spare tire on the roof.

: There are a couple different variations of the toy. Like all of the 1984 releases, some versions have a [[rubsign]] applied to it, where the original runs do not. However, there is also a mold variation: some versions have the [[faceplate]] as part of the front body mold, while others have the faceplate as a part of the back, poking through a hole in the front body like the visor does.

: There are a fair few [[redeco]]s of Brawn from south of the border. In Brazil, a version in gold with sand-colored robot parts was released. Peru got a light tan Jeep with dark turquoise robot parts, a light-blue painted helmet and no chrome. Mexico got another sand-colored Jeep in 1986, but with maroon robot parts.

: The Brawn mold was later used to create the [[Malignus]] [[Jipe (Malignus)|Jipe]] and [[Outback]].

*'''Brawn''' (Keychain, 2003)

: The Brawn mold was [[retool]]ed by [[Hasbro]] licensee [[Fun4All]] and made as part of the second wave of ''Transformers'' keychains alongside [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. A small plastic ring was added to the front bumper, which the metal key chain attaches to. The keychains came on pretty close reproductions of their original cardbacks from 1984. These were originally sold in chains like Hot Topic and video game stores, but over the course of several years, found their way even to the racks of Wal-Mart.

: In Japan, the four Mini Vehicles were sold in small boxes. Each one was also available in a solid-black variation.

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==Trivia==
* The mold for Brawn's figure was originally developed for the ''[[Microman]] Microchange'' toyline as a "Jeep". That toyline was meant to depict robots who transformed into toy cars, which is why Brawn's car proportions are a bit exaggerated.

* Brawn was the first figure identified in the ''Transformers'' pack-in toy catalog included in the larger boxed toys.

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==External Links==
* [http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Brawn ToyBin Brawn Toy Gallery]

* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Brawn/brawn.htm Brawn at TFU.info]

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[[Category: Children of Primus]]
[[Category: Generation 2 characters]]
[[Category: Mini Vehicles]]
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Jipe (Malignus)

2008-03-11T22:20:59Z

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{{disambig2|the evil Malignus|the (presumably) heroic Eletrix|Jipe (Eletrix)}}

:''Jipe is a [[Malignus]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Jipe-Black.jpg|thumb|right|250px|HEEEEEEEEE-PAAAAAAAY!]]

'''Jipe''' (pronounced "hee-pay") is a member of the evil [[Malignus]], who is opposed by the heroic [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]] robots.

{{note|The toys from the Brazilian sub-series commonly referred to as "Optimus vs. Malignus" do not have bios, but share the same names and molds as previous (factionless) Brazilian releases that used the same bios as their [[Hasbro]] counterparts, only in Portugese. As such, it's '''possible''' that Jipe is basically "evil [[Brawn]]". This also raises the possibility that the "good/evil" designations are retroactive for the Brazilian toys....}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Jipe''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Mini Vehicle]] [[Brawn]], Jipe transforms into a (somewhat altered) Toyota Land Cruiser. He was released only in Brazil by [[Estrela]], and was available in two different color schemes: blue with light gray robot parts, and black with purple robot parts. He also has a new "Malignus" faction sigil decal in robot mode.

: All of the "Optimus/Malignus" Mini Vehicle releases are considered fairly rare, and go for a fairly high price on the secondary market, particularly the secondary color schemes; in this instance, the black/purple Jipe goes for more than the blue/gray.

: This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Outback]].

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Jipe/jipe.htm Jipe] at TFU.info

*[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Brazilian/MiniCars.html Brazilian Mini Vehicles at the Super Toy Archive]

[[Category: Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category: South American-original characters]]
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Jipe (Malignus)

2008-03-11T20:36:00Z

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{{disambig2|the evil Malignus|the (presumably) heroic Eletrix|Jipe (Eletrix)}}

:''Jipe is a [[Malignus]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Jipe-Black.jpg|thumb|right|250px|HEEEEEEEEE-PAAAAAAAY!]]

'''Jipe''' (pronounced "hee-pay") is a member of the evil [[Malignus]], who is opposed by the heroic [[Optimus (faction)|Optimus]] robots.

{{note|The toys from the Brazilian sub-series commonly referred to as "Optimus vs. Malignus" do not have bios, but share the same names and molds as previous (factionless) Brazilian releases that used the same bios as their [[Hasbro]] counterparts, only in Portugese. As such, it's '''possible''' that Jipe is basically "evil [[Brawn]]". This also raises the possibility that the "good/evil" designations are retroactive for the Brazilian toys....}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Jipe''' (Mini Vehicle, 1985)

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Mini Vehicle]] [[Brawn]], Jipe transforms into a somewhat altered Toyota Land Cruiser. He was released only in Brazil by [[Estrela]], and was available in two different color schemes: blue with light gray robot parts, and black with purple robot parts. He also has a new "Malignus" faction sigil decal in robot mode.

: All of the "Optimus/Malignus" Mini Vehicle releases are considered fairly rare, and go for a fairly high price on the secondary market, particularly the secondary color schemes; in this instance, the black/purple Jipe goes for more than the blue/gray.

: This mold was also [[retool]]ed to make [[Outback]].

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Jipe/jipe.htm Jipe] at TFU.info

*[http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Brazilian/MiniCars.html Brazilian Mini Vehicles at the Super Toy Archive]

[[Category: Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category: South American-original characters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Brawn (G1)

2008-03-11T20:32:59Z

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{{picsneeded}}{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot Brawn|the Robots in Disguise Autobot|X-Brawn}}

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

[[Image:Brawng1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!]]

'''Brawn''', the Autobots' demolitions expert, is amazingly strong for his size. Due to his small stature, he often attempts to overcompensate by playing up his macho personality. He can be somewhat of a bully, and looks down on noncombatant Autobots. He has a ready, though slightly sarcastic, sense of humor, and a lot of ''chutzpah''. In addition to his great strength, Brawn is also so tough as to be almost indestructible... [[personal canon|''almost'']].

:''Nickname'': '''Muscles'''
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Bruto'''
:''Italian name'': '''Cammello'''
:''Japanese name'': '''Gong''' (go-n-gu, ゴング)
:''Hungarian name'': '''Izmos''' ("Hefty")
:''South American name'': '''Jipe''' (pronounced "''hee-pay''")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{note|UK-only stories are in italics.}}

[[Image:Brawnmarvel1.jpg|150px|left|thumb|Gee, ya think? You think that maybe I should use these clamps, that I use every day, at every opportunity? You're a freakin' genius, ya idiot!]]

After the Autobots re-awoke on modern-day Earth, Brawn was one of five Autobots sent out to reconnoiter their new world. When their patrol came under attack from a squadron of Decepticons, Brawn advised the others to stay behind him, as he could absorb the incoming jets' firepower. Later, he clocked Laserbeak. {{storylink|The Transformers (comic issue)|The Transformers}}

''A malfunction caused Brawn to go mad, rampaging in a small town because he thought the cars were being enslaved by humans (and then "killed" the cars when they showed no gratitude). After a destructive chase, the Autobots finally managed to recapture and repair him. To regain his honour, he agreed to be Starscream's opponent in a trial by combat; Optimus Prime had [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] fake Brawn's death to end the battle.''{{storylink|The Enemy Within!}}

When the Autobots staged a diversionary attack on the Decepticons' [[Fortress Sinister]], Brawn's strength enabled him to storm through Rumble's localized earthquake, and punch out the little punk. Unfortunately, the little punk had a brother. Frenzy's high-frequency sonic attack knocked Brawn out. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

Brawn was among the Autobots who donated fuel to re-energize five Autobot warriors, in preparation for their last stand against the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} When that gambit failed, he was among the Autobots strung up for spare parts by Shockwave. {{storylink|The New Order}} He was later reactivated by Ratchet along with the others. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}}

In the rush that followed to catch up with the Decepticons' gains, Brawn and [[Bluestreak]] were charged with the repair of the Ark's [[ionic fusion drive]]. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}} When the Autobots overheard Shockwave's plans to drop the captured head of their leader, Optimus Prime, in a nearby swamp, Brawn was among the Autobots who traveled to the swamp with Prime's body. However, the head was actually a decoy head, which, when attached to the body, caused it to go on a murderous rampage. Brawn was one of those wounded before Prime's proper head was returned. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

''Brawn was part of a team sent to bring in a demented Snarl.''{{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

[[Image:Newyorkunderbase.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Zapped in the shoulder, no doubt.]]Brawn was witness to a battle between [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster]] for Autobot leadership on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. After the scene was attacked by [[Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, Brawn soon lost a fight with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who dismissed the Autobot as having a "bright future as ''spare parts!''" {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When an [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream announced that he would "destroy the cities of [[New York]], [[Tokyo]], and [[Buenos Aires]]," Brawn was among the allied Autobot/Decepticon teams sent ahead to New York City. As Starscream approached, [[Goldbug]] led a team of Autobots which included Brawn, and the entire team was destroyed with a "single wave of Starscream's hand"! Oops. {{storylink|Dark Star!}}

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====Generation 2====
Brawn was part of a team sent to answer the distress call sent out by their [[human]] allies [[G.I. Joe]]. Landing in [[Milleville]], they ran up against a revived and [[Cobra]]-upgraded [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Assigned by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] to guard the Autobots' ship, Brawn got himself vaporized when Megatron revealed that he could implode neutrons. {{storylink|Final Transformations}}

Ratchet must wonder why he even bothers.

====3H ''Universe'' comics====
Brawn was [[retcon|abducted]] by [[Unicron]] just before he was atomized by by the Cobra-tanked Megatron, and sent to the [[Cauldron]]. When [[Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] engineered a mass escape, Brawn, [[Wheelie]] and [[Tap-Out]] subdued the rage-afflicted [[Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to keep them from killing each other.

Brawn then escaped Unicron thanks to a portal created by [[Optimus Primal]] and [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]]. Where he went from there is unknown... hopefully not right back to the neutron implosion.

===Generation 1 Cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Corey Burton]] (US), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japan)

Brawn was one of the Autobots on board the ''[[Ark]]'' who awoke in 1984, reformatted by [[Teletraan I]] to have an Earth-based alt-mode of a Land Rover Defender. He was frequently involved in combat engagements against the Decepticons in the early years of the Earth-based war, including the battle that saw the Decepticons destroy an offshore oil rig. In the flaming chaos that followed, Brawn helped save his fellow Autobot [[Huffer]] who was trapped in the wreckage by cutting him loose with a blowtorch contained in his right arm. In other instances, Brawn also showed himself capable of wielding a large drill for tunneling, and a number of smaller grappling claws from his vehicle mode. The only thing he really lacked was a gun, but, being Brawn, he didn't seem to mind borrowing [[Megatron (G1)|someone else's]] [[fusion cannon|gun]].

Brawn performed admirably in several of the Autobots' missions, most notably during the events which brought [[Cybertron]] into Earth's orbit. During those chaotic times, it was Brawn who repeatedly spearheaded the various attempts to rescue their ally [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] from the clutches of the Decepticons, even traveling to Cybertron itself along with a special rescue team. It was this team that learned of the means which [[Dr. Arkeville]] was using to control his human slaves, and then discovered a way to free them from his clutches.

Another important mission for Brawn involved a super-weapon being built in Peru, where it was he (and his ally [[Trailbreaker]]) who first discovered the Decepticons' plot and informed the other Autobots. In the end, it was Brawn himself who raced to the top of the ancient pyramid the Decepticons were using as a firing platform, tackled Megatron and helped bring about the weapon's destruction. {{Storylink|Fire on the Mountain}}

When the ''[[Nemesis]]'' was uncovered in an archaeological dig (and Megatron subsequently retrieved the awesome power of the [[Heart of Cybertron]]), Brawn was angered that fellow Autobot [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did not participate in battles, not understanding that Perceptor's scientific and technical skills necessitated his exclusion from combat missions. To the irritation of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], Brawn decided it was his job to bully the Autobot scientist, insinuating that Perceptor was a coward not prepared to do his duty alongside the other Autobots. Brawn later changed his tune and was a big enough 'bot to appreciate Perceptor's skills when the latter hyper-accurately shot the Heart of Cybertron out of the sky. However, it is unclear whether Brawn was big enough to apologize to Perceptor for his earlier boorish behavior. {{Storylink|Microbots}}

Brawn was shot down by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] in 2005, during the hijacking of a shuttle bound for [[Autobot City]], making him one of the first serious fatalities of that famous assault. {{Storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

====Brawn lives?====
[[Image:DeceptiBrawn1.jpg|thumb|right|210px|"Hey guys, I'm back! And I found [[Load Hauler]]!"]]

While nowhere near as prevalent as discussion of "[[Who is Cyclonus?]]", there is recurring debate among [[fandom|Transformers fans]] regarding Brawn's death in the [[shuttle attack]] mentioned above. Generally taken up in partial jest, proponents of Brawn's survival focus on Brawn's well-established toughness and the fact that he had repeatedly survived more serious shots from Megatron than the shoulder wound he received on the shuttle. For example, being shot in the ''head'', '''''twice''''', in "[[Fire on the Mountain]]" and being perfectly okay.

Additionally, Brawn appears in "[[Carnage in C-Minor]]" (an episode which takes place well after the time of his supposed death). However, due to the generally low quality of the animation in that episode, Brawn's appearance is usually dismissed as an [[animation error]]. Brawn was ''not'' mentioned as one of the interred Autobots in "[[Dark Awakening]]"... but [[Huffer]], who appeared alongside Brawn in "Carnage" ''was'' (even though Huffer's death was not portrayed in the film... in fact, he was barely in the movie at all, only being seen for about a second when [[Hot Rod]] crashes though the barrier [[Kup]] was setting up.)

It is sometimes joked that after the Decepticons abandoned the shuttle on approach to Autobot City, Brawn got up and piloted the shuttle to a safe landing somewhere off-camera. Of course, to hypothesize that, you have to ignore the fact that the shuttle went up in flames after getting shot a few times.

===Dreamwave Comics===
In Dreamwave's version of events, the Autobots allied with humankind and were eventually able to defeat the Decepticons at the turn of the century. Following the [[Ark II]] tragedy, Brawn became one of the many transformers recovered and reprogrammed by [[Lazarus]]. He was later rescued by Optimus Prime and rebuilt by Jazz’s unit. He was part of a small task force lead by Jazz assigned to stop the spread of Megatron’s deadly metal virus in the Canadian Northwest Territories and would later remain behind on Earth when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] demanded the Autobots return to Cybertron as war criminals.

After the end of [[Shockwave (G1)| Shockwave's]] despotic rule over Cybertron, Brawn was reassigned as reinforcements to Jazz’s team on Earth. After Jazz went missing in the Decepticon assault on the Ark, however, he became a subordinate to the much-less-impressive Bumblebee. {{storylink| Night of the Combaticons}} The chance to pound the everloving scrap out of [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]' ruined form probably made up for this, even if the Combiner was later revived as part of Starscream's deal in response to [[Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|Skyfire (comic issue)}} He and the other minibots were part of an attempt to stop Sunstorm by attaching Ratchet's energy siphon. Brawn was last seen among Bumblebee's unit when they returned from the assault to the [[Orion]] and discovered that they had been (wait for it...) betrayed by Starscream.

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Brawn''' (Mini-Vehicle, 1984/1985/1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''15'''

: Brawn was part of the original assortment of Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]]s released in 1984. He transforms into a somewhat altered Toyota Land Cruiser with a non-removable spare tire on the roof.

: There are a couple different variations of the toy. Like all of the 1984 releases, some versions have a [[rubsign]] applied to it, where the original runs do not. However, there is also a mold variation: some versions have the [[faceplate]] as part of the front body mold, while others have the faceplate as a part of the back, poking through a hole in the front body like the visor does.

: There are a fair few [[redeco]]s of Brawn from south of the border. In Brazil, a version in gold with sand-colored robot parts was released. Peru got a light tan Jeep with dark turquoise robot parts, a light-blue painted helmet and no chrome. Mexico got another sand-colored Jeep in 1986, but with maroon robot parts.

: The Brawn mold was later used to create the [[Malignus]] [[Jipe (Malignus)|Jipe]] and [[Outback]].

*'''Brawn''' (Keychain, 2003)

: The Brawn mold was [[retool]]ed by [[Hasbro]] licensee [[Fun4All]] and made as part of the second wave of ''Transformers'' keychains alongside [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. A small plastic ring was added to the front bumper, which the metal key chain attaches to. The keychains came on pretty close reproductions of their original cardbacks from 1984. These were originally sold in chains like Hot Topic and video game stores, but over the course of several years, found their way even to the racks of Wal-Mart.

: In Japan, the four Mini Vehicles were sold in small boxes. Each one was also available in a solid-black variation.

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==Trivia==
* The mold for Brawn's figure was originally developed for the ''[[Microman]] Microchange'' toyline as a "Jeep". That toyline was meant to depict robots who transformed into toy cars, which is why Brawn's car proportions are a bit exaggerated.

* Brawn was the first figure identified in the ''Transformers'' pack-in toy catalog included in the larger boxed toys.

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==External Links==
* [http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Brawn ToyBin Brawn Toy Gallery]

* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Brawn/brawn.htm Brawn at TFU.info]

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Smokescreen (G1)

2008-03-11T07:02:00Z

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:''Smokescreen is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Smokescreeng1.jpg|thumb|350px|Liar. Cheater. Compulsive gambler. Meet Heroic Autobot Smokescreen, kids!]]

Every Autobot has a purpose, be it as a leader, a warrior, a healer, or a scout. '''Smokescreen''''s purpose, however, is to charm and deceive. His job is to conceal the Autobots' true mission and lead the enemy astray, and he's not above flat-out cheating to get the job done. Off the battlefield, he uses his naturally friendly and sociable nature to get in close with his Autobot comrades... then reports back to Optimus Prime, giving the Autobot leader an on-the-ground perspective on what his troops are thinking.

Smokescreen's armaments are similar to his tactics. If he can't outthink, charm, or just plain outrun you, he'll surround you with a magnetized cloud of smoke, and blast you with his circuit-scrambling weapons while you're stumbling around blindly.

Smokescreen affectionately refers to his teammate [[Powerglide]] as "P.G." <ref>The Ballentine [[Find Your Fate Junior]] book [[Desert Flight]]</ref>

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Écran de Fumée'''<br>
:''Hungarian name'': '''Füstfelhő''' (meaning Cloud Of Smoke)<br>
:''Italian name'': '''Leo'''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jack Angel]] (US), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

[[Image:Smokescreen.jpg|thumb|200px|left|What a blockhead!]]

After being transported to [[Child's Play (episode)|planet of giant aliens]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] failed to introduce Smokescreen to the alien boy [[Aron]]. Smokescreen didn't seem to mind. {{storylink|Child's Play}}

After fleeing the planet, the group of Autobots were captured by a bounty hunter named [[Bosch]] and then de-energised to prevent escape. Somehow, Smokescreen was unaffected, and managed to break free from the containment tubes. He made a deal with Bosche: the bounty hunter would free Smokescreen's friends in exchange for helping the gambling-addicted alien win energon chips on the gambling world of [[Monacus]]. After trading in the other Autobots for chips with the local crime boss [[Lord Gyconi]] in the city of [[Sheol]], Smokescreen gambled away the freedom of his friends after his cheating is stopped by a small Jawa looking creature. Well done, Smokescreen.

[[Image:Smokescreen_gambler_4.jpg|right|thumb|170px|The best way to cheat is to make ambigiously suggestive comments about your cheating. Extra points for making sly winks and nudging your friends.]]

He eventually makes good on his debt thanks to the help of Autobot bounty hunter [[Devcon]], who helped take down the Decepticon-backed Gyconi. After Optimus Prime and the others were reactivated, they all rolled back to Sheol for a little recreation. {{storylink|The Gambler}}

Smokescreen was amongst the Autobot participants in the [[Europa 2000]], a charity race from Paris to Istanbul. While the Autobots were obstensibly there to try an win extra money for charity, they were secretly assigned to protect the arrogant American driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]]. Smokescreen was making good progress in the race until he was rammed off the road by [[Wildrider]], then broadsided by the other [[Stunticon]]s. After crawling back onto the road, he was discovered by [[Bluestreak]]. {{Storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

''In the original Storyboards for [[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|The Transformers: The Movie]], it was Smokescreen who lay dead, rather than [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].''

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====Binaltech storyline====

When the Decepticons unleashed [[Cosmic Rust]] on Earth, Smokescreen was one of the many Autobots infested with the virus. As [[Earth Defense Command]] created the [[Binaltech]] Project in order to help the Autobots, Smokescreen was one of the first patients to undergo transference into an [[electro-cell]] powered new body. With the help of his fellow Binaltech Autobots, Smokescreen and his new power helped drive the Decepticons off the planet. He remained part of the soldiers based at Autobot City on Earth.

===Marvel comics continuity===
====Generation 1====

When the Autobot forces on Earth were severely depleted by several battles, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] instructed [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to construct five additional warriors using a device called the Mind Bank. It seems that before the [[Ark]] left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Smokescreen and four other Autobots allowed their minds to be encoded on crystalline containment vessels, in case reinforcements were needed on the starship's mission. Left in storage for the last few million years after the crash, the crystals were miraculously still intact, and Wheeljack had constructed new Earthen bodies for the Autobots. Upon their revival, Smokescreen and his fellows were entrusted to [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s care, to act as their guide in adapting to Earth roads and customs.

As their training and acclimation mission continued, Prime contacted the group and ordered them on an additional reconnaissance mission to watch out for a Decepticon attempt to steal sonic energy at a local rock concert. Naturally, their "reconnaissance only" mission quickly turned into a battle with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and the [[Seeker]]s, but Smokescreen and the others acquitted themselves well on their first terrestrial mission. {{Storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

''Later, Smokescreen was assigned by Optimus Prime to surreptitiously guard [[Buster Witwicky]] from harm, after the young human personally humiliated the Decepticon commander Shockwave in battle using a mech suit. Taking [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Tracks]], [[Brawn]], and Buster's worried father [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] with him, Smokescreen followed Buster and [[Jessie]] to a demolition derby. Smokescreen was fascinated by the spectacle, seeing it as a form of gladiatorial combat. In fact, he was SO fascinated that he reactivated his [[Facsimile Construct]] circuitry in his front seat without realizing that Sparkplug had climbed back inside. An unpleasant silence followed. {{Storylink|Devastation Derby!}}''

''When Optimus Prime, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] mysteriously vanished in a flash of light, Smokescreen shined under adversity and, alongside the likes of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and Ironhide, rose to a command position among the Autobots during their battles with the evil [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and his minions. He and the others suffered a severe pounding at the hands of the future Decepticons and the Autobot [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], who had been temporarily turned into a zombie-drone by Galvatron after being taken prisoner. At one point, Jetfire was ready to pack it in and lead the Autobots in a retreat, but Smokescreen rallyed them into continuing the fight. {{Storylink|Target 2006}}''

Like many Autobots, Smokescreen disappeared after the [[Underbase Saga]], and is presumed to have been killed battling Starscream or the united Decepticon armies of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and [[Ratbat]]. {{Storylink|Dark Star!}}

''The Marvel UK continuity makes it clear that Smokescreen survived until at least circa 2010, and even fought alongside [[Rodimus Prime]] against the Chaos-Bringer [[Unicron]], fuelled in the latter battle by a desire for revenge over the death (yet again) of [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]].'' {{Storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

====Generation 2====

Smokescreen was fighting alongside his friend, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and some former [[Wreckers]] against the Cybertronian Empire. However, he suffered heavy damage and was apparently killed in battle. {{Storylink|Escalation!}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
{{Storylink|Desert Flight}}
Back on Cybertron, Smokescreen's home was almost sent flying off into space when the Decepticons attacked with an unstable [[Anti-gravity gun|anti-gravity weapon.]]

===3H Universe comics===

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Smokescreen and Inferno were under [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock's]] leadership in the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] during the Dark Ages. {{Storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

After the [[Great Shutdown]], Smokescreen returned to civilian life while the Unified Cybertronian government rose up around him. Initially complacement with shared rule with the Decepticons, Smokescreen's optics were opened thanks to the revolutionary actions of the young Autobot [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and his followers. Smokescreen gathered a resistance unit of his own with [[Tracks]], [[Devcon]], and several [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]]. Thanks to his Autobot connections in the [[Triple Changer|Triple-Changer Strike Force]], Smokescreen managed to get Prowl and the rest of the Ark's crew released from custody to join up with his cell. This soon led to a successful insurrection, clearing out [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his corrupt influence, leaving Cybertron under peaceful Autobot control. {{Storylink|War and Peace}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Smokescreen''' (1985, 2002, 2003)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''45'''

[[Image:G1_Smokescreen_toy.jpg|left|thumb|165px|He can only get away with those colours because he's from the 1980s.]]

:Smokescreen transforms into a Datsun 280ZX Turbo based upon Electramotive Davendorf/Sharpe touring car. Contrary to popular belief, the 38 decal is not a reversed "83" (often said to be an attempt to avoid legal issues). In truth, the real life car has raced under both numbers. [http://www.a2zracer.com/page84.html] He is predominantly blue, red and white in both vehicle and robot modes. Like [[Bluestreak]] and Prowl, he features two spring-loaded missile launchers mounted either side of his head, and is armed with a silver laser rifle.

: In 2002, Smokescreen was re-released as part of the [[Transformers Collection]] series in Japan. This version has slightly-altered decals, and fully-functional spring-loaded missile launchers.

: In 2003, Smokescreen was released as part of the Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] "[[Commemorative Series]]" line in the US. This version of Smokescreen uses a softer , unchromed black plastic for his rifle and missiles owing to [[for safety reasons|breakage issues]], plus his launchers are completely non-firing. He uses the same decals as the Japanese "bookbox" release.

:Smokescreen is a [[retool]] of the Bluestreak/Prowl mold. He features a much larger front fender and has an additional spoiler on the back.

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===Alternators===
*'''Smokescreen''' (2003, 2004)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''1'''
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-01''', '''BT-07'''

[[Image:Binaltech_Smokescreen_Toy.jpg|right|thumb|150px|'''We're gellin? Are you gellin?''']]

:''Alternators'' Smokescreen transforms into a 2003 Subaru Impreza WRC rally car, with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also featured working steering and rubber tires. His robot mode is based upon his original toy, as well as his cartoon model, but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler, and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with his 2004 ''[[Binaltech]]'' retool, Smokescreen GT.

:There are several major differences between the [[Takara]] ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen and Hasbro's ''Alternators'' version. While the ''Binaltech'' version of Smokescreen is constructed partially out of die-cast metal and painted in a metallic electric blue paint job, Hasbro's ''Alternators'' release has plain blue plastic. Additionally, Takara released both the number 07 Solberg / Mills and the number 08 Makinen / Lindstrom versions of the 2003 WRC car, Hasbro only released the number 08 version. There have often been complaints, however, of Binaltech Smokescreen's paint being very easy to scratch or scrape.

[[Image:Binaltech_Smokescreen_GT_Toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|'''Oh, we're gellin!''']]

:In 2004, Takara retooled him for their ''Binaltech'' series into Smokescreen GT. He recieved a new front end, hood, roof, spoiler and wheels to reflect the changes made to the Team Subaru WRC car in the 2004 World Rally Championship. He also included a single spring-loaded missile launcher (with missile) that could be attached either side of his head via two small holes.

: '''Note:''' ''Smokescreen was actually a retool of ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Bluestreak|Silverstreak]], a stock Subaru WRX. However, the marketing department at [[Takara]] felt that the more flashy Smokescreen would make a more suitable debut toy and would grab more attention than the plain silver Streak would.''

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Smokescreen''' (3-inch Robot Masters, 2006)

[[Image:Titanium_RM_Smokescreen.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Squatmaster Smokescreen]]

:This version is of the Alternators toy, but lacks the Alternator's Subaru racing deco. While all Titanium mini-figures are somewhat squatty, Smokescreen may, in fact, be the squattiest of them all.

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==Trivia==
[[Image:SubaruSmokescreenprop.jpg|thumb|right| Not cast in the '07 movie.]]

* Smokescreen's original deco has been used for multiple [[homage]] toys. ''[[Armada]]'' [[Prowl (Armada)|Prowl]] and ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] both use the red-and-blue deco with "38" on the hood.

* Said deco is in fact based on a real-life rally car deco.

* In late 2005, Subaru displayed a life-size robot-mode prop of ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen GT using body shell parts of the then-current Impreza WRC for a corporate event. Ironically this prop had the same parts fits problems in vehicle mode that the increasingly worn-out ''Binaltech'' Smokescreen and Streak toolings would exhibit in the then-current ''Binaltech Asterisk'' [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]] release.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Smokescreen/smokescreen.htm Smokescreen on TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Smokescreen Smokescreen's Universe profile on NTFA.net]

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