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2025-09-15T02:18:17Z

Sfiftyseven: /* Transformers films — Available {{CURRENTYEAR}} */ Changed PH, since it no longer has BB Movie.

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'''Netflix''' is a United States-based multinational home entertainment company. While beginning solely as a mail-order DVD rental service in the United States, it primarily operates as an online video streaming service featuring films and television series available in numerous countries across the globe. Netflix also hosts its own original content not found on any other network or service, including the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' and ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|BotBots]]'' animated series.

In 2012, [[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]] signed a 10-year deal with Netflix allowing series from the Hasbro library to be included on Netflix's online streaming service.<ref>[http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/netflix-signs-multi-year-deal-with-hasbro-and-knowing-is-half/ Netflix signs multi-year deal with Hasbro -- and knowing is half the battle]</ref> In addition to legacy content, programs from [[Hub Network|The Hub]]/[[Discovery Family]] were included in the deal, with episodes premiering on the service after their broadcast seasons have ended. While multiple Transformers series were added to the service as a result of this, half of them were delisted in 2015, while the other half were reduced to only their first seasons in 2018. This deal expired in February 2022, leading to nearly every ''Transformers'' cartoon being delisted from the service over the following year in most regions, save for the United States; these were finally removed from the service in 2025, leaving only the Netflix exclusive series. Pursuant to Netflix's deal with pay channel {{w|Epix (TV channel)|Epix}}, films from the [[Paramount Pictures]] library were made available on the service several months after their original cable broadcast, though subsequent films like ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' now go straight to [[Paramount+]] first, only coming to Netflix much later.

In addition to video streaming, Netflix also has a presence in the mobile gaming space, with several mobile game releases that can only be played by those with an active Netflix subscription.

Currently, Netflix's streaming service is almost available worldwide, but their available catalog varies significantly from region to region (with the exception of Netflix originals, which are generally available in all regions), and content is constantly phased in and out depending on distribution agreements with the original rights holders. As a result, the lists below may be out of date at the time you're reading this, and are frequently subject to change:

==Transformers TV series — Available {{CURRENTYEAR}}==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Country
! ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''
! ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|BotBots]]''
! ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|EarthSpark]]''<br>(Season 1)
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Argentina
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Australia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Belgium
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Brazil
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Canada
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes*
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Colombia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Czech Republic
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|France
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Germany
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Greece
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hong Kong
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hungary
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Iceland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|India
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Israel
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Italy
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Japan
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Lithuania
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Malaysia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Mexico
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Netherlands
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|New Zealand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Philippines
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Poland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Portugal
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Romania
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Russia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Singapore
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Slovakia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Africa
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Korea
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Spain
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Sweden
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Switzerland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Thailand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Turkey
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Ukraine
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|United Kingdom
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|United States
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|}

==Transformers films — Available {{CURRENTYEAR}}==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Country
! ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''
! ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''
! ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]''
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Argentina
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Australia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Belgium
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Brazil
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Canada
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Colombia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Czech Republic
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|France
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Germany
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Greece
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hong Kong
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hungary
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Iceland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|India
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Israel
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Italy
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Japan
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Lithuania
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Malaysia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Mexico
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Netherlands
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|New Zealand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Philippines
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Poland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Portugal
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Romania
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Russia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Singapore
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Slovakia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Africa
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Korea
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Spain
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Sweden
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Switzerland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Thailand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Turkey
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Ukraine
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|United Kingdom
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|United States
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|}

==Transformers mobile games==
* ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]''

==Discontinued Transformers TV series and movies==
* ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' — Removed in 2015
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars: Transformers]]'' — Removed in 2015
* ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' — Removed in 2015
* ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' — Seasons 2–3 and ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'' removed in 2018, fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' — Seasons 2–4 removed in 2018, Season 1 removed in 2022 (except USA), fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' — Seasons 2–4 removed in 2018, Season 1 removed in 2022 (except USA), fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' — Season 1 removed in 2022, Season 2 removed in 2023 (except Russia), fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' — Removed in 2024

==Notes==
* For several years, other services that carried ''Prime'', ''Rescue Bots'' or ''Robots in Disguise'' (such as [[Tubi]] or [[Hasbro#Streaming video|Roku]]) were missing their first seasons, presumably due to Netflix locking up exclusivity as a result of the aforementioned deal with Hasbro. This eventually passed in the leadup to the shows being removed from Netflix.
* Shortly after the launch of ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', Netflix added eight characters from the series as selectable profile icons, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* In 2022, [[Scanline]], a visual effects studio who worked on the [[live-action film series]], would be purchased by Netflix. While becoming the service's in-house effects studio, the deal between the two parties still has Scanline remain an independent company and free to work for other producers, similar to [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s deal with [[Disney]].
* So far, ''[[Code Red|Stranger Things]]'' is the only Netflix property ''Transformers'' has had a crossover with.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.netflix.com Netflix website]
* {{w|Netflix|Netflix on Wikipedia}}

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[[Category:Streaming platforms]]
[[Category:Video game companies]]

Netflix

2025-08-19T13:28:03Z

Sfiftyseven: /* Transformers films — Available {{CURRENTYEAR}} */ Changed the available list in the Philippines, all bayformers are cut while rotb was released last april

[[Image:Netflix.jpg|right|300px|]]
'''Netflix''' is a United States-based multinational home entertainment company. While beginning solely as a mail-order DVD rental service in the United States, it primarily operates as an online video streaming service featuring films and television series available in numerous countries across the globe. Netflix also hosts its own original content not found on any other network or service, including the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' and ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|BotBots]]'' animated series.

In 2012, [[Allspark (company)|Hasbro Studios]] signed a 10-year deal with Netflix allowing series from the Hasbro library to be included on Netflix's online streaming service.<ref>[http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/netflix-signs-multi-year-deal-with-hasbro-and-knowing-is-half/ Netflix signs multi-year deal with Hasbro -- and knowing is half the battle]</ref> In addition to legacy content, programs from [[Hub Network|The Hub]]/[[Discovery Family]] were included in the deal, with episodes premiering on the service after their broadcast seasons have ended. While multiple Transformers series were added to the service as a result of this, half of them were delisted in 2015, while the other half were reduced to only their first seasons in 2018. This deal expired in February 2022, leading to nearly every ''Transformers'' cartoon being delisted from the service over the following year in most regions, save for the United States; these were finally removed from the service in 2025, leaving only the Netflix exclusive series. Pursuant to Netflix's deal with pay channel {{w|Epix (TV channel)|Epix}}, films from the [[Paramount Pictures]] library were made available on the service several months after their original cable broadcast, though subsequent films like ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]'' now go straight to [[Paramount+]] first, only coming to Netflix much later.

In addition to video streaming, Netflix also has a presence in the mobile gaming space, with several mobile game releases that can only be played by those with an active Netflix subscription.

Currently, Netflix's streaming service is almost available worldwide, but their available catalog varies significantly from region to region (with the exception of Netflix originals, which are generally available in all regions), and content is constantly phased in and out depending on distribution agreements with the original rights holders. As a result, the lists below may be out of date at the time you're reading this, and are frequently subject to change:

==Transformers TV series — Available {{CURRENTYEAR}}==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Country
! ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''
! ''[[Transformers: BotBots (cartoon)|BotBots]]''
! ''[[Transformers: EarthSpark (cartoon)|EarthSpark]]''<br>(Season 1)
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Argentina
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Australia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Belgium
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Brazil
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Canada
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes*
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Colombia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Czech Republic
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|France
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Germany
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Greece
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hong Kong
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hungary
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Iceland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|India
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Israel
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Italy
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Japan
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Lithuania
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Malaysia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Mexico
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Netherlands
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|New Zealand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Philippines
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Poland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Portugal
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Romania
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Russia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Singapore
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Slovakia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Africa
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Korea
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Spain
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Sweden
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Switzerland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Thailand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Turkey
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Ukraine
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|United Kingdom
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|United States
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|}

==Transformers films — Available {{CURRENTYEAR}}==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Country
! ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''
! ''[[Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight]]''
! ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]''
! ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)|Rise of the Beasts]]''
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Argentina
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Australia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Belgium
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Brazil
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Canada
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Colombia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Czech Republic
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|France
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Germany
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Greece
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hong Kong
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Hungary
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Iceland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|India
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Israel
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Italy
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Japan
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Lithuania
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Malaysia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Mexico
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Netherlands
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|New Zealand
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Philippines
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Poland
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Portugal
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Romania
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Russia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Singapore
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|Slovakia
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
| style="background: #FFD2D2" | No
|-
| style="text-align:left"|South Africa
| style="background: #D2FFD2" | Yes
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==Transformers mobile games==
* ''[[Transformers: Forged to Fight]]''

==Discontinued Transformers TV series and movies==
* ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' — Removed in 2015
* ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars: Transformers]]'' — Removed in 2015
* ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Transformers Animated]]'' — Removed in 2015
* ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' — Seasons 2–3 and ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'' removed in 2018, fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'' — Seasons 2–4 removed in 2018, Season 1 removed in 2022 (except USA), fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise]]'' — Seasons 2–4 removed in 2018, Season 1 removed in 2022 (except USA), fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Cyberverse]]'' — Season 1 removed in 2022, Season 2 removed in 2023 (except Russia), fully removed in 2025
* ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' — Removed in 2024

==Notes==
* For several years, other services that carried ''Prime'', ''Rescue Bots'' or ''Robots in Disguise'' (such as [[Tubi]] or [[Hasbro#Streaming video|Roku]]) were missing their first seasons, presumably due to Netflix locking up exclusivity as a result of the aforementioned deal with Hasbro. This eventually passed in the leadup to the shows being removed from Netflix.
* Shortly after the launch of ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'', Netflix added eight characters from the series as selectable profile icons, including [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]].
* In 2022, [[Scanline]], a visual effects studio who worked on the [[live-action film series]], would be purchased by Netflix. While becoming the service's in-house effects studio, the deal between the two parties still has Scanline remain an independent company and free to work for other producers, similar to [[Industrial Light & Magic]]'s deal with [[Disney]].
* So far, ''[[Code Red|Stranger Things]]'' is the only Netflix property ''Transformers'' has had a crossover with.

==References==
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* {{w|Netflix|Netflix on Wikipedia}}

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Slingshot (G1)

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{{disambigm|Slingshot (disambiguation)|Quickslinger (disambiguation)}}
:''Slingshot is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFU Slingshot.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|I don't care who you are. As far as I'm concerned, you're worthless.]]

'''Slingshot''' (aka '''Quickslinger'''<ref name="quickslinger">"Quickslinger" is a substitute name used by Hasbro since the name "Slingshot" is not available to them as a trademark (or simply not trademarkable), first used for a 2012 ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] (which was later re-released in 2016), then for a 2013 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' figure and then again for the 2015-onwards ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' line. Thus far, the name has not appeared in any fiction outside the on-packaging [[bio]] [[micro-continuity]].</ref>) is a loud-mouthed, bragging jerk. Many believe that his annoying, self-aggrandizing, and abrasive personality is a cover for his insecurities over being the smallest and weakest [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]. Just as many couldn't care less and just wish he would shut up or go away. Surprisingly, however, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turns a blind [[Sensor#Optical sensors|optical sensor]] to Slingshot's faults and is very supportive of him as he sees, and he might be the only one who does, that Slingshot is nonetheless a loyal and hardworking soldier, qualities that he believes merit his understanding and trust.

He can combine with his fellow Aerialbots to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]].

{{quote|Now I'm the fastest, smartest, hottest jet you ever saw!|Slingshot|"[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japanese), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "War Dawn", ''2010'')|[[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese), [[Carlos Lladó]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Carlos Nieto]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2''), [[Imo Heite]] (German, ''Forever is a Long Time Coming''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Aerial Assault"), [[Olivier Destrez]] (European French, "War Dawn"), [[Garcia Júnior]] (Portuguese), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "War Dawn")}}

[[File:KeytoVectorSigmaPt2 Slingshot Motormaster.jpg|left|thumb|Optimus never realized dressing up as a Decepticon could be so cathartic.]]
Slingshot was created from an old carrier drone along with the rest of the Aerialbots by the [[Autobot]]s as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s answer to the newly created [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. However, Slingshot quickly made it clear that he didn't care for [[Earth]], the [[human]]s, or the other Autobots, and he certainly had no respect for his new commander, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], whose fear of heights caused him to abandon Slingshot when [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] attacked him. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] threatened to install some humility programming into Slingshot via his fists on more than one occasion. However, Silverbolt was able to convince Slingshot and the other Aerialbots of the noble natures of the Autobots and humans. Slingshot even saved Silverbolt after the latter destroyed the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:Slingshot war dawn 1.jpg|thumb|"Mr. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], can I have your autograph?"]]
Slingshot was once a major fanboy of the [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|jets]], and believed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] would be a real ''swell'' guy to have as a friend. He changed his mind while in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s past, after seeing Megatron casually destroy the young [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]]. After that, he declared that Megatron will never be able to run from the Aerialbots, and they won't stop hounding him until he is finished. Man, he is such a [[Brawn (G1)|bandwagon jumper]]. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

Soon afterward, the Aerialbots helped spray [[Corrostop]] on the [[Statue of Liberty]]. When [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was kidnapped by the Stunticons and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Slingshot led the pursuit, only for [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] to be zapped by Megatron's [[Lightning Bug]]. Later, when the Decepticons tried to destroy Lady Liberty to prevent the Autobots from mass-producing Corrostop, Superion soundly defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:AerialAssault Slightshot newchest.jpg|left|thumb|Probably not silicon.]]
While in the Middle East to help the local governments discover why military jets have been disappearing from hangars, the Aerialbots were lured into a trap by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and Slingshot was buried alive in a cave by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. With his [[weapons console]] destroyed, Slingshot volunteered to act as a regular jet plane at an air force hangar in the hope of uncovering the plane-nappers. He and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] got more than they bargained for when they were dismantled by the Decepticon-backed criminals and smuggled across the border. Fortunately, they befriended a young boy named [[Jumal|Hassan]] who identified [[Ali (Sunbow)|Ali]], the ringleader of the plane thieves who was helping the Decepticons rebuild the stolen planes into [[drone jet]]s and had deposed the young ruler of the country, Prince Jumal. Hassan managed to recover all the parts removed from the two Aerialbots except for Slingshot's chest panel, but luckily Hassan borrowed the grill of Prince Jumal's Rolls Royce.
[[File:Skydive slingshot.jpg|thumb|]]
During the subsequent battle between the Aerialbots and the Decepticons, their drone fighter jets and the [[Giant Purple Griffin]], Hassan snuck on board the Griffin to try and steal a weapons console for Slingshot, but was trapped when the Decepticon fortress took off. Weaponless, Slingshot bravely attacked [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and came to Hassan's rescue. With his weapons restored, came to his friends' aid by causing [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to trip with his tow cable. Superion defeated the Griffin and the Aerialbots blew Megatron, Bruticus and oil prices away by destroying the oil fields beneath them. Afterwards, Hassan revealed himself as Prince Jumal and assured his friend Slingshot that he would always consider the young Aerialbot a Rolls Royce. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

After the death of Megatron and the retaking of Cybertron, Slingshot and the Aerialbots became part of the Autobot Fleet. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Spike were kidnapped to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], the rescue party alerted the Aerialbots to swoop by for covering fire and pick-up. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Quintessons destroyed their own planet to get at the Autobots, the resulting blast wave destroyed the Aerialbots' ship, sending Slingshot and the rest hurtling through space. Although they clearly survived, Skydive, Fireflight and Slingshot were not seen after the explosion. They eventually impacted on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo]], and were rescued by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} In the Decepticon attack on Cybertron that followed, Slingshot was seen fighting alongside Perceptor. He used his sharpshooting skills to send [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] into a tailspin. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Aerial forever 2.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Before long, history repeated itself (literally) as Slingshot and the Aerialbots had another time travel adventure involving Alpha Trion, only this time it involved the ancient Autobot himself traveling into the present from the past, back from when he was merely A-3. The Quintessons were experimenting with [[Time Window]] technology when Perceptor and a group of Autobots came across their work. Summoned for reinforcements, Rodimus Prime arrived with Superion and the other Autobots to drive the Quintessons off the asteroid. As the time window was left open, a robot named A-3 materialized on the asteroid. It wasn't until after the Quintessons convinced the Autobots that the window needed to be closed for the sake of the universe, and A-3 returned to his own time, that Slingshot and the Aerialbots realized they had once again been in the presence of "the father of the Autobots". {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[File:FightOrFlee SlingshotFires.jpg|thumb|]]
Once, Air Raid led the Decepticon duo of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Cyclonus into an asteroid field where Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots were waiting to spring an ambush. The Aerialbots messed the Decepticons up pretty badly, especially after they transformed into Superion. Eventually, Slingshot and the others chased the Decepticons through a strange warp in space. This proceeded to have no consequences for [[Sandstorm (G1)|anyone]] [[Paradron|whatsoever]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots tried to stop the Decepticons' abduction of [[Octane]], and later showed up to stage an ambush for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots were spending a relaxing day watching home movies on [[Teletraan II]] when things suddenly get serious, as the Autobots' computer off-handedly informed them [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was never destroyed in his last battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When they tracked Trypticon to his new staging grounds, Slingshot and the Aerialbots launched from [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], but the Decepticon presence in [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] was more than they had anticipated. The Aerialbots made a hasty retreat when confronted with overwhelming firepower, but soon returned with reinforcements and drove the Decepticons from Carbombya. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

After Scourge was possessed by the ghost of Starscream, he stole Metroplex's eyes and Slingshot and the Aerialbots were almost hit by friendly fire from the giant. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} During a battle in space, Slingshot and the Aerialbots may or may not have been present. Superion, at least, was surely there on the planet [[Eurythma]]... sometimes. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[File:AutobotsCall.jpg|thumb|left|That's two down! Sorry, Blades.]]
After [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] took some hostile fire over the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Rodimus Prime dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. They were caught in a crossfire between the brain-addled Junkions and the Quintessons, who were responsible for messing with the Junkions' air waves, and their minds. Even after becoming Superion, the Aerialbots took heavy fire and had to be brought back to [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] on Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} Later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were working with Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in Europe to fend off the latest wave of Decepticon attacks. When Trypticon arrived, they played the bi-planes to his King Kong. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

Alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], Slingshot was one of the first Transformers whose energy was consumed by [[Tornedron]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

[[File:ReturnOfOptimusPrime1 SlingshotPunchesSilverbolt.jpg|thumb|Like he needs the Hate Plague to be a dick.]]
During the Decepticon invasion of Japan, the Aerialbots fought against [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] when he tried to derail a bullet train full of passengers. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Sometime thereafter, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were recruited by Rodimus Prime to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]. Unfortunately, this only meant they were among the first Autobots exposed to the [[Hate Plague]]. Despite the madness induced by the red dust, the Aerialbots were apparently still willing to form Superion. Superion ran amok, causing serious property damage, infecting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and taking several other Autobots out of action. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Slingshot and the others were eventually cured of the Hate Plague along with the entire planet when Optimus Prime unleashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron searching for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], the Aerialbots tried to stop them. Unfortunately, they didn't reckon with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Slingshot was caught off-guard when the [[Six Changer]] jumped modes from winged wolf to armored carrier, and was shot down. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} The Aerialbots were next seen retreating in disarray from an advancing [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] as the battle on Cybertron continued. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} The Aerialbots were ultimately defeated and had their [[power pack]]s removed to help fuel the rocket engine the Decepticons installed on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
{{charstubfiction}}

=====Scramble City=====
Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched from the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to aid Optimus Prime in battle with the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Their aerial firepower frankly overwhelmed the marauding Decepticons, and sent them home with their transistors between their struts. On his second attempt, Megatron sent the Stunticons, who were considerably more successful in engaging the Autobots. Damaged in jet modes, Slingshot the Aerialbots chose instead to merge and form Superion. As Superion, they possessed scramble combining abilities, but so did the Stunticons when they formed Menasor. The Aerialbots were in the midst of reconfiguring their limb formation when Fireflight, being... well, a daydreaming idiot, mixed up whether he was supposed to be the right leg or the left. His indecision gave Menasor time to shoot him down, and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assumed the place of Superion's right leg instead, corrupting his programming. Slingshot and the others were trapped as Superion, literally fighting themselves, until Fireflight retook his place as Superion's limb. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Hm4 Superion Combines.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Slingshot and the Aerialbots were stationed at Autobot City on Earth in [[2011]]. When Galvatron attacked Cybertron via the old [[space bridge]] network, the Aerialbots were summoned to Cybertron as reinforcements. They soon arrived with the [[Trainbot]]s and quickly joined the battle. Slingshot and his team formed Superion and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and Devastator. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, the combined Aerialbots fought alongside [[Raiden]] and Defensor against the Decepticon combiners, and were nearly crushed when Bruticus collapsed a building on their position. They were bailed out by the arrival of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. When Hot Rod began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, Slingshot and the Aerialbots returned to the humans' planet to assist him. They confronted the Stunticons in the desert, pitting Superion against Menasor yet again. The battle was so fierce it eventually carried them to the Arctic where Hot Rod was searching. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

Slingshot and his flying comrades joined the [[Triple Changer]]s in distracting the Decepticons long enough for [[Twincast]] to sneak inside Trypticon and gather data on the Madmachine. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Sometime later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were on a research vessel that passed near a [[Metamorphose|strange meteorite]]. The meteorite had been altered by Galvatron to produce gravity-warping waves whenever it detected metal, and so it send the Aerialbots and their ship twisting through space. Although the Decepticons tried to intervene, the Autobots eventually recovered Slingshot and his injured colleagues. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[File:HM9 Aerialbots charge with Superion.jpg|thumb|left|]]
Following a lengthy repair cycle, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were ready for action when Galvatron and the Decepticons laid siege to Cybertron one last time. Transporting to Cybertron from Earth, they raced into battle (on foot, for some reason). Slingshot and the team got the drop on the Stunticons when they merged into Superion, smashing and scattering the 'Cons before they could form Menasor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} As the fighting continued, the Aerialbots battled Abominus as Superion and later separated to trade blaster fire with the Stunticons. The warring only came to an end once [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s bombs blew up [[Vector Sigma]] and annihilated the planet. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] attacked San Francisco, Ultra Magnus dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to combat it. Although they made frequent bombing runs on the organism, the Aerialbots were unable to stop it. Only the arrival of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his powerful giant [[Transtector]] brought an end to the creature's rampage. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Superion upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When one of Scorponok's Death Towers emerged in Washington D.C., Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate it. As part of Superion, Slingshot participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====Metrowars=====
As part of Superion, Slingshot was stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] while it was under reconstruction after an attack from [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
In the 2030s, Slingshot and the Aerialbots deployed from Metroplex to put a stop to the Stunticons' latest bout of mischief. {{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} This led to a battle in which Superion battled and was defeated by [[Grand Scourge]], though he was saved by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], allowing the Aerialbots to escape. They went on to accompany Broadside to the [[Legends World]] and help him defeat [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who then started living with them on Broadside's giant [[transtector]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} The Aerialbots later visited Metroplex, another visitor to this world, and hosted their annual barbecue party on his city mode together with their old friend, [[Jumal|King Hassan]], who Slingshot toasted with. {{storylink|Today Is Energon BBQ!}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} When the world was flooded by [[Tigerburn]], Slingshot watched from the safety of Broadside's ship mode as the [[Laser Beast]] took control of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Slingshot and the Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Despite this, when the [[Angolmois Energy]] began erupting violently around the world, Slingshot returned to Jumal to make sure he was alright. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Life Form Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:Slingshot-manga.jpg|left|thumb|Cheer up, baldy.]]
As part of Superion, Slingshot helped drive [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] away from a baseball field. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}} Slingshot was later ordered to stay at base while the other Aerialbots went on a mission to save some kidnapped Autobots, as Optimus Prime believed he might damage the flora and/or fauna of the area. His place on Superion was instead taken by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], and Slingshot had to spend the rest of his day moping about it. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
When the Aerialbots attempted to rescue Doctor [[Dalton]] from the Decepticons at Trypticon, they were repulsed by the awesome launching power of the Stunticons and Combaticons. Slingshot and his comrades were repaired in the field by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] of the Protectobots, and then Silverbolt used his own launching power to deploy the Aerialbots in a high-speed flurry around Bruticus and Menasor, confusing the giant Decepticons long enough for the Autobots to escape with Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons, up to their usual tricks, threatened to plunder Earth's resources. The Aerialbots pleaded with Optimus Prime to allow them to deal with their bitter rivals, the Stunticons, currently attacking a powerplant. Though Optimus was hesitant at first, the Aerialbots being new and inexperienced, he allowed them this chance to prove themselves. The two teams met, and quickly combined into their gestalt forms to do battle. Though Superion was initially crippled by the [[Omega Wave Cannon]], a new weapon controlled by the Decepticons, he held his own until the Autobots dispatched enough reinforcements to turn the tide of battle. As a coup-de-grace against Menasor, Superion dislodged Wildrider, acting as the combiner's right leg, and had Slingshot force himself into the Decepticon as his new limb. Menasor, unable to control Slingshot, was left unable to move out of the way as Superion defeated him with a dive-bomb kick. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Aerialbots second generation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Yankee Doodle Floppy Disk, this is Foxtrot Zulu Milkshake, checking in at 700 feet, request permission to land."]]
''Thanks to his previous connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began experiencing dreams and visions of new Transformers, beginning with an etching of Superion he made without even being consciously aware of it.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''By sharing his visions with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], Buster was able to clarify the images and understand the future of the evolution of the Cybertronian race—amalgam model robots like the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]' [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], capable of a more-streamlined merging into a more powerful form.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''Together, Optimus and Buster witnessed a prophetic vision in which Slingshot and the other Aerialbots assisted the Protectobots in defending the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Combaticons and the Stunticons by combining into their gestalt forms. {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} It was this vision which allowed Optimus Prime and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] to conceive of and construct the Aerialbots.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:MarvelUS21 RamjetSlingshotBONK.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.05|Is that why they call him Ramjet?]]
Working on a plan to reverse engineer the gestalt technology the Decepticons used to create Devastator, Optimus Prime and the Autobots staged a daring raid on the Decepticon base of operations, giving [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] enough time to digitally record the Constructicons' electrical transformation pattern for study. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} Working off that blueprint, Wheeljack successfully created Slingshot and the Aerialbots. During the new warriors' testing phase, however, the Autobots were alerted to a Decepticon operation at Hoover Dam. Only the Aerialbots were fast enough to reach the location in time, and so Prime was forced to send them into battle before their programming was completed.

As the Aerialbots arrived and engaged the Decepticons in aerial combat, Slingshot was blindsided by [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], who literally rammed him out of the skies. He recovered, but only to take another shot from [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s electro-blasts, and had to be rescued from a nosedive by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

The Aerialbots eventually turned the tide on the Decepticons and drove them off, giving them time to focus on the energy siphon which was the core of the problem. At Silverbolt's command, they merged into Superion and began dismantling the drill device. A problem arose, however, when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]] controlled pawn [[Ricky Vasquez]] pointed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (in his gun mode) at the giant Autobot. Because the majority of the Aerialbots were not programmed specifically to protect human life, Superion only saw a potential threat that needed to be eliminated. As the human fought against the Decepticons' control, Silverbolt too fought inside Superion's gestalt mind to protect the human. In the end, Silverbolt was forced to disengage Superion to keep him from destroying the human. Luckily, Ricky was more successful and managed to break the cerebro-shell's hold long enough to point Megatron at the drill and destroy it, ending the threat. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Aerialbots minds wiped marvel 22.jpg|thumb|Actually, a mind wipe would probably do him good.]]
After the near disaster at Hoover Dam, Optimus Prime had the Aerialbots shut down and their programming completely erased. Returned to a blank slate, he then inputted fully-programmed personalities for them with the Matrix before their next mission. It, uh... didn't help. In battle with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] as Superion, the Aerialbots were attacked by [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]], deactivated, and captured by [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} It was only when the [[Battlecharger]]s went on a rampage across America and Circuit Breaker required extra materiel to take them down that she struck a deal with her Autobot captives; in exchange for allowing themselves to be temporarily combined into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|battlesuit]] that she could use to defeat the Decepticons, they were allowed to go free afterwards. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

{{GIJoeTransformersfiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots all fall down.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Optimus Prime sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to back up Bumblebee as he investigated possible Decepticon activity at the unveiling of [[Power Station Alpha]]. They arrived just in time to see Bumblebee being blown away by the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team guarding the power station and combined into Superion in an attempt to retrieve Bumblebee's body. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Upon learning that Optimus Prime had died in battle while the Aerialbots were on their mission Superion immediately disengaged and returned to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} United with both G.I. Joe and [[Cobra]] against the Decepticons, who planned to use Power Station Alpha to destroy the world, Slingshot and the Aerialbots entered the battle and once more formed Superion, this time to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

''The Aerialbots would once again encounter Menasor at a [[Blackrock Enterprises|Blackrock]] plant. When they combined into Superion this time, Slingshot and the others discovered that Silverbolt suffered from vertigo, and horrified at his fear of heights being found out, he drove their combined form into a vicious, brutal fury.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}

''Following this, Slingshot and the other Aerialbots would come under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command to investigate enemy activity in a small East Coast town. Little did the group suspect that Jetfire had been tasked with undermining them throughout the mission in order to test their psychological limits. Eager to prove his usefulness, Slingshot rushed into a surprise attack upon arrival, forcing the rest of his team to follow suit lest he find himself out of his depth.''

''The Autobots were met with [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] [[Power siphon|siphoning]] electricity into [[energon cube]]s. The Decepticons' cache was detonated by a stray shot, and both Thundercracker and Skywarp managed to escape. Silverbolt then called upon the rest of his team to merge into Superion and catch Starscream before he too made himself scarce. Unfortunately, the Aerialbots' collective neuroses and loathing of each others' weaknesses made it impossible for Superion to focus on more than one thing at a time. Starscream escaped, though Jetfire gave the Aerialbots a positive review, having been unconscious during the combiner's poor showing.'' {{storylink|The Return of the Transformers}}

[[File:DarkStar SlingshotDisrupted.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|This is only the START of Slingshot's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day.]]
Following Optimus Prime's self-sacrifice, Slingshot and the other Autobots aboard the Ark watched as [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] tried and failed to save him. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Slingshot disembarked with the rest of the Earth-bound Autobots from the Ark onto Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where they witnessed a battle for leadership between [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. This was a moment of opportunity for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, who attacked Slingshot and the others on the moon's surface. Though the Decepticons struck a devastating first blow, Blaster and Grimlock managed to temporarily put aside their differences in order to lead their troops together. Though many Autobots were severely damaged, the Decepticons were successfully pushed into a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''At some point, the Aerialbots shot down [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] over one of Earth's oceans. Unfortunately the Decepticon was carrying a vital power source, requiring the Autobot [[Powermaster]]s to go down to the sea bed to retrieve it.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

Sometime later, most of the Autobots rushed to the [[Arctic]] in response to a distress call sent by Buster Witwicky. Unfortunately, this was a trap staged by Starscream, as the [[Club Con|Decepticon headquarters]] was located nearby. The Autobots were overwhelmed by the Decepticons, including Slingshot, who was first shot by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and very shortly thereafter blasted out of the sky by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]. Starscream used this trap as a diversion as he attempted to claim the nigh-infinite power of the [[Underbase]] for himself. The Autobots and Decepticons called for a truce and assembled three teams to wait for Starscream in three target cities. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were his first victims, wiped out in a single blast of cosmic power in the skies over [[New York City|New York]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

Along with the other deactivated Autobots aboard the Ark, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were eventually revived by the [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] super-energy Grimlock and the Dinobots recovered from [[Hydrus Four]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots the house that wheeljack built.jpg|thumb|left|"Alpha Velveeta Knuckle Underwear, you are cleared for take-off. When you hit that nuclear weapons plant... drop a bomb for me!"]]
Slingshot was present with the entire Earthforce team outside Autobot [[Earthbase]] when [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] unveiled his brand-new unbreachable defensive system. This was unfortunate, as Wheeljack had forgotten that, once activated, the system could only be turned off from the inside. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] elected to run the gauntlet and reach the shutdown console inside, and the Aerialbots provided air support for him. Slingshot and his buddies gunned down the [[Acid Bat]]s at the entryway, giving Prowl his chance to get through. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

In a later battle, Slingshot and his team formed Superion... and were quickly taken over by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|Inside Story!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In [[2008]], Slingshot was one of several Autobots deactivated by the [[Quintesson]]s when they invaded [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
After receiving reports from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] that the [[Quintesson]]s were up to no good on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. Encountering a [[Quintesson Cruiser]] above the planet, they formed Superion, who fired his jets at the ship's force fields. The resultant explosion not only damaged the Quintesson craft but also knocked Superion unconscious. He was recovered by Sky Lynx, who returned him to Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 13|The Energon Trap}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:ARageInHeaven! SlagSlingshotConsumed.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|Last Stand of the Jerks.]]
After the defeat of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Decepticons on [[Klo]], the Autobots split into smaller combat units throughout the universe. Once Optimus Prime and Grimlock learned of the threat posed by the second generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian army]], though, the Autobot forces reconsolidated under their command. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were first seen after the Autobots had retreated to an asteroid sanctuary for retraining. They were, um, outsmarted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] during the war games, and led into a Dinobot ambush. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} He was later seen fighting the [[Ethos raiding party|Cybertronians]] with his fellow Aerialbots on [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!}} In the final battle with the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]] on Earth, Slingshot was heavily damaged and then consumed by the entity alongside [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]]. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Shadow-leeches the war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Why does Furman hate me?]]
After Silverbolt was reformatted into a new [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-free body, he was reunited with Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots, flying scouting missions for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Cybertronian Civil Defense]]. They were recalled to base before they were able to stumble upon [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons, which may have been fortunate as Soundwave had [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] waiting for them. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Soon after that Slingshot and the Aerialbots flew alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] as he located Ultra Magnus, missing since his first bout with [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], and updated him regarding the arrival of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' and its invading army of [[Blitz Engine]]s above Cybertron. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots then joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Blades, [[Doubleheader]], [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]], [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]], [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] and [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] in attacking the ''Warworld'' directly, providing a distraction so that the [[Wreckers]] could sneak aboard. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

After surviving the battle against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his forces at the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Slingshot was killed by a [[shadow-leech]] upon his return to Cybertron. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===The Special Teams===
Slingshot was created on Cybertron, where Vector Sigma first ignited the spark of life within him.
Slingshot, and the rest of the Aerialbots were nearly convinced to join the Decepticons upon their initial alliance with the Autobots. This was due to a fault in the Aerialbots’ programming, present due to a sudden drop in the mega-computer when they were being created. The Aerialbots were sent over by Optimus to help the Protectobots defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Decepticons. Happening upon Bruticus and Menasor teaming-up to take on Defensor, the Aerialbots combined into Superion to even the odds. Bruticus fell early in the battle, prompting the Aerialbots to separate and give chase to Starscream while Defensor took over the fight with Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. Silverbolt suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots were unable to locate any sites on the ground, but a ghost of a radar contact at high altitude caught their attention. Forming Superion, they flew as high as possible and confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Battle Beneath the Ice===
[[File:BBTI-Slingshot+Skydive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left]]
Slingshot and Skydive assisted [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in apprehending the Battlechargers. The incident was captured on television.

When human scientists discovered a mysterious city beneath the ice of the North Pole, they placed a call to Autobot City in order to get the Transformers' perspective on the discovery. Slingshot, Skydive and Hot Rod were dispatched with the research team to investigate. On their way, the humans' research plane was shot down by a powerful laser, and the Aerialbots were unable to locate the craft in the terrible blizzard. They instead made their way to the on-site research team, only to happily discover that Hot Rod and their human friends had been saved by the [[city-dweller]]s themselves. While the [[Watcher]], leader of the city-dwellers, showed the humans and Autobots around their hidden home, monitor screens alerted the group that the Combaticons had arrived, and were investigating the crash site. The Aerialbots concluded that [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s orbital firepower was responsible for the crash, and flew out to engage the Decepticons in battle. Eventually, however, Autobot and Decepticon alike learned that the city-dweller were the real threat, and joined forces to vanquish the strange but malevolent beings. Slingshot rather reluctantly complied with the truce and allowed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and the Combaticons to leave without incident once the fighting was over. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
At some point in Cybertronian history, roughly around the time of the [[Dark Ages]], Slingshot and his Aerialbot comrades became a combiner subgroup, able to merge to form Superion. Because Superion and his fellow super-robots began causing too much sheer devastation during the war, however, the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]]s were signed by the various factions, prohibiting the use of super-robots. Combiner sub-group members could either join different factions separately (like [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) or remain together as a neutral, unaligned group (like the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]). What Slingshot and the Aerialbots chose to do is unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

[[File:DWPrimeDirective6 Autobots wanttheirheads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ah, crap. I didn't mean to free you, Slingshot."]]
In some unexplained way, the Aerialbots eventually made their way to modern 20th century Earth, becoming some of the few Transformers fighting on that planet who hadn't arrived via either the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' or the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Slingshot and his comrades fought alongside Optimus Prime and his crew until [[Operation Liberation]] eliminated the Decepticon threat in 1999. Tragically, they and the rest of the Autobots were believed destroyed following the explosion of the [[Ark II]], though in reality the ship was sabotaged by the rogue engineer-turned arms dealer Adam Rook, known as [[Lazarus]], and General [[Robert Hallo]], who planned on reprogramming the Transformers into the service of the United States military. The Aerialbots were some of the few Transformers who were not recovered by Lazarus for his reprogramming venture, now aimed at hiring out the Transformers to the highest bidder. Instead, they lay immobile in the Arctic waters until reactivated as Superion in 2002 by Optimus Prime, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots in their Superion form, battled the Decepticons in the Northwest Territories of [[Canada]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} and again in [[San Francisco]]. During the latter conflict, Superion was broken down into his individual components while battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} The Autobots were then tied up with steel girders while Megatron tried to convince Optimus to join him, purporting that humans were too morally bankrupt to be worth his efforts. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} But thanks to the interference of some humans, Slingshot and his team were freed and eventually reunified in order to intercept a nuclear missile (launched by General Hallo) headed for the California coastline. Superion, and by extension the Aerialbots, were destroyed in stopping the missile. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

Their remains were collected secretly by [[Earth Defense Command]] and held in Area 51. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
The Aerialbots were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. After joining the battle against [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons, Slingshot and the others battled the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], forcing them back. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] fell off a cliff, the Aerialbots combined into Superion and rescued them. {{storylink|Wolves}}

As Superion, they came under fire from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Trenches}} eventually succumbing to his firepower, and were destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1]] (cameo); [[Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Transformers vol. 1 #26]] (full)
[[File:AHM1 Slingshot.jpg|thumb|left|Optimus makes sure to put Slingshot in front of the charge at Megatron's [[fusion cannon]].]]
Early in the war, the Aerialbots responded to Optimus' rallying call for additional support against the Decepticons and fought against the Seekers in the battle that followed. {{storylink|Broadcast}}. Later, when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was awakened and went on a rampage in [[Harmonex]], Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots helped stop the giant by collapsing the city's giant central structure on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

Slingshot and Wheeljack used to listen to [[Nebulan]] rock operas together. Wheeljack thought that he had terrible taste in music. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

He briefly appeared among the Autobot troops fighting Megatron and the Decepticons on Cybertron in the distant past. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

[[File:StickTogether-Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
Slingshot was among the Autobots poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots worked crowd control on the Decepticons after Ratbat was murdered. He later followed Silverbolt's lead along with the rest of the Aerialbots in deserting Bumblebee's fledgling government. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

However, after they entered the wilderness, they were found by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who elected to use them as test subjects, exposing them to the mysterious energies that had previously been responsible for creating the "Deceptigod" combiner. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Initially, they began to succumb to rage and madness, but then, Slingshot and the others began to unify in purpose, hunting down Silverbolt, who resisted the process for longer. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

To cope, the Aerialbots' minds and bodies—like those who combined into the Deceptigod before them—spontaneously reconfigured of their own accord, fusing the five Autobots together into "The Superion". {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Dismissing the newborn combiner as insane, Megatron left Superion in the wilderness, using the data he had gained from the experiment to perfect the combination process and create a new version of Devastator. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

When [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] came looking for the missing Aerialbots, the prehistoric Autobots soon succumbed to the energy's effects as well and Slingshot, as part of Superion, rescued him from his pursuers. {{storylink|Night and the City}} With a sufficiently large number of Transformers now in one place, the energies Megatron was broadcasting became too diluted to have any effect, restoring everyone to their right minds, {{storylink|Second Exodus}} and Ironhide then led them all back to Iacon to help save the city from Megatron. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Slingshot, as part of Superion, grappled with the new Devastator and was able to bring him down after the death of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who was controlling him from afar, caused his mind to shut down. However, as Superion turned his attention elsewhere, the Decepticon combiner rose again under the control of ''himself'' and attacked the Aerialbot combiner from behind, tearing him in half. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}}

[[File:TheWorldOfTomorrow DeadSlingshot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|"I hate to speak ill of the dead, but... it's Slingshot."]]
After Megatron's defeat, Starscream seized control of Iacon and exiled those who would not renounce their factions from the city. Slingshot, as part of Superion, was allowed to remain in the city until he was repaired enough to make a decision for himself. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} However, Slingshot, who was badly damaged in the fight against Devastator, succumbed to his injuries and died. In order to repair Superion, Starscream recruited [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to aid in restoring the combiner as well as [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] to serve as his, and any other lost components', replacements. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Slingshot was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
At one point, [[Wheeljack (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Wheeljack]] helped rebuild the [[Aerialbot (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Aerialbots]]. The expertise gained by this endeavour was a factor in his later inclusion in [[Sky Reign #Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Sky Reign]]. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Wheeljack's bio}}

Although Quickslinger<ref name="cwname">The ancillary ''Combiner Wars'' material goes to great lengths to explain every deviation from the characters' original releases, poking light fun [[Alpha Bravo#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|at]] [[Offroad (CW)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|any]] [[Rook (CW)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|significant]] [[Blast Off (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|changes]] and providing excuses for [[Fireflight (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|every]] [[Wildrider (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|single]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|character]] whose name had shifted over the years... EXCEPT for Quickslinger, whose bio presents him as-is. Whether this means his name was never actually Slingshot in this otherwise slavish and nerd-friendly microcontinuity is [[Personal canon|up to you]].</ref> was on the face of things an egotistical braggart, [[Rung (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Rung]] hypothesised that this was cover for feelings of insecurity, with his position in the Aerialbots key to his self-worth. He was involved in the fighting on Cybertron {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Quickslinger's bio}} alongside the other Aerialbots. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Skydive's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Firefly's bio}}{{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Air Raid's bio}} Unfortunately Quickslinger fell in battle at some point, and [[Alpha Bravo#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Alpha Bravo]] was subsequently recruited to replace him. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Alpha Bravo's bio}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During his invasion of Cybertron, [[King Sombra]] used his magic to enslave many Cybertronians, including Slingshot and the other Aerialbots. As Superion, the Aerialbots attacked the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, but [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] broke through Sombra's mind control and forced them to de-combine. {{storylink|The Mightiest Dinobot}}

===Energon Universe===
With the last of the Autobot's harvested Energon, Slingshot was revived, along with the other [[Aerialbot (G1)| Aerialbots]]. He noticed that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was troubled. Optimus said the last of the energon had been depleted due to him using it to revive Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots. [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] then hugged Optimus, and then Slingshot and the rest of the revived Aerialbots joined Skydive in the hug. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}
[[File:TF2023_no21_slingshot_dead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|Woah, [[Prime Directive issue 6|deja]] [[The World of Tomorrow|vu]].]]
When both [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] began approaching the Autobots after the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' disappeared, Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots started shooting at the Decepticon combiners. Silverbolt then ordered the team to merge into [[Superion (G1)| Superion]], who crushed both Devastator and Bruticus under his feet. After [[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe|Megatron]]'s arm was shot off of Optimus, Superion told the Autobots to climb on his back and fly to safety. Megatron, now having just reclaimed his [[fusion cannon]], shot Superion's left arm off, and Slingshot came crashing down to the ground. Optimus attempted to save him, but [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] told him that Slingshot was dead now. Megatron then proceeded to decapitate him. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 21|Transformers #21}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots flew over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Stunticons. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*After being upgraded to their "Generation 2" bodies, the Aerialbots flew over some suburbs, greatly impressing a young boy. They then merged into Superion to duel against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Slingshot and the other Aerialbots managed to drive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] into a retreat after this twisted creation of [[Doctor Arkeville]] was unleashed on the world. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}} He and [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] foiled an attempt by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to resurrect [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Slingshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]

Slingshot has an annoying habit of doing very little and yet claiming the lion's share of the credit for any (group) victories. He's a braggart, one who talks a good fight but is only ever peripherally involved when the flak starts flying.
In truth, he suffers from cripplingly low self-esteem, somehow convinced he's less of an asset than his fellow Aerialbots. In fact, his teammates got so sick of his self-aggrandising attitude, they bumped him out of Aerialbot 'A' team.
Behind the bluster, though, Slingshot is loyal, hardworking and resolute, it's just he can't see those qualities in himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Strafe Bio}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Slingshot was a boisterous flier. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} The Aerialbots were among the many Transformers summoned to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]], where they provided air support and covering fire for other heroes. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who cares about my flaws? I'm the best toy of the franchise.]]
*'''Slingshot''' ([[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], [[1986]], [[1991]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-53'''
**''Accessories'': [[neutron rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Slingshot transforms into a white Sea Harrier jumpjet. While the other three Aerialbot limbs follow a standard design with similar proportions and parts distribution, Slingshot is unusual in that he is much, much thinner than the other jets (partly due to his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]), with stick-like arms and his front landing gear is mounted on his chest, as the Harrier nose cone on the toy is far too short to accommodate fold-down landing gear.

:As a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, Slingshot can be connected to any free arm or leg slot on Silverbolt to form Superion, and indeed can also combine with any other Scramble City combiner. However, his nominal placement is as the left arm of Superion.

:Slingshot, along with his teammates, were released in the [[1990]] [[Europe]]an/[[Australia]]n ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue series of Generation 1 toys.

:In [[Japan]], the Aerialbots were also later all made available again as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]''. The smaller toys cost 1000 yen (120 more than their original retail price!) and 2 [[Robot Point|robot points]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Slingshot at TFU.info.]''

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*'''Superion''' (Gift set, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-55'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot was also available in a Superion boxed [[giftset]], along with the rest of his teammates. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Slingshot''' ([[1990]])
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot, along with his teammates, was rereleased without changes in 1990 as part of the European "gold-boxed" [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Get a good look before he crumbles.]]
*'''Slingshot''' (Aerialbot, [[1994]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Slingshot was [[redeco]]ed in gold and silver with orange and blue tiger striped stickers on his wings which proudly proclaim his name.

:This toy is infamous for being [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|one of the most breakable Transformers toys ever released]]. If you still own it, never touch it again.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Generation 2 Slingshot at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
{{anchor|Henkei! Henkei!}}
[[File:Henkei-toy Sling.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's everywhere you want to be (AKA: eBay and numerous Japanese dealer tables in the "please take" pile).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Sling''' (Micron, [[2009]])}}</ul>

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Thunderwing (Classics)#Toys|Thunderwing]], Sling(shot) now transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-14 Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket that allows him to attach to compatible Powerlinx plugs when in vehicle mode... though its placement (sticking out of the back of the jet like a single thruster) can make for some awkward placement.

: Sling was only available by signing up for a [http://www.transformers-card.com/pre2/index.html Transformers-themed Visa credit card] through Pocket Card Co., Ltd. Sling was sent to those who got the Autobot-themed card, with [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Vorter]] sent to those who get the Decepticon card. Everyone braced for these being super-expensive to obtain on the secondary market, but in the end, apparently these got dumped to dealers in large numbers a few years later, significantly lowering the asking price.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Nightscream (Cybertron)#Toys|Nightscream]], [[Noise Effect]], [[Boltflash]], and [[Barrel Roll#Toys|Barrel Roll]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Sling/sling.htm More information on Sling at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsThunderwingMold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy QuickslingerKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2012]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 44'''
**''Accessories'': logo brick, built-up [[Deconstructo Blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, "Quickslinger" is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be converted into a tiny, tiny plane, and his pistol is built-up with extra parts in order to make it look bigger. He also comes with a 2x4 block with the Kre-O logo on the side, which he can use as a stand so he can look taller.

:He uses [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]]'s helmet and the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] wing-pack.

:Quickslinger's pre-production photography shows him with a black crest on his helmet, ''aka'' "exactly like Ratchet's helmet". This version also sports a slightly different chest decoration, and a burgundy tailfin and nosecone rather than the final version's red.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''

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* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': logo plate, built-up Deconstructo Blaster
:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Quickslinger's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. All of his light gray paint has been replaced with shiny silver.

:He also uses the revised Ratchet helmet, which has had the crest trimmed so as not to cover his eyes.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Quickslinger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, [[2013]])
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''437'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''808'''
***''Sword strength'': '''365'''
:Quickslinger is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I hope that [[The End of the Beginning of the World|comic book]] features me as the main character!]]
*'''Quickslinger''' (Deluxe Class, May [[2015]])
**'''4 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
:Hasbro's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' release of the ''Unite Warriors'' "Sling" figure is a redeco of [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] with a new head sculpt, renamed "Quickslinger" for [[trademark]] reasons. Unlike his ''Unite Warriors'' counterpart, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Quickslinger features blue eyes instead of show-accurate orange. His cardback bio contains a cute reference to his old name, citing how for his enemies, "there's a good ''shot'' they'll end up in a ''sling''."

:Quickslinger comes with a copy of "''Combiner Wars'' #3" (actually [[The End of the Beginning of the World|''Robots in Disguise'' #11]]). Along with [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|"Brake-Neck]]" (a similarly renamed Wildrider), he was released as part of a promotion named "May Mayhem" that, as far as its official United States release was concerned, was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth), the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]), and comic book stores that order through Diamond Distributors. It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You're gonna expect me to [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|crumble into space dust]] again? In your dreams.<br>But hey, the [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#GenerationsG2|big guy]] got some problems instead.]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet
:A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Quickslinger is molded in durable and flat gold plastic rather than the fragile swirly one seen in his original ''Generation 2'' toy, and he's packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].

:Similar to the "May Mayhem" single release of Quickslinger, the Superion "Collection Pack" was also a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars G2 Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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===''Unite Warriors''===
{{anchor|UniteWarriors}}
[[File:Takaratomy-uw-01-superion-sling.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Alpha Bravo]]? NEVER heard of that scrap.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, [[2015]] / [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''UW-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 27]], 2015 / [[February 23]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] and [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Sling (also identified on the bilingual packaging by his English name, Slingshot) is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy. His heavily-cartoon-based deco includes black lines painted on the top of his jet mode, mimicking the appearance of the joints for his cockpit and tail from the original toy that were included on his animation model.

: He can also transform into either an arm or a leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style combiner, or into [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]'s legs, but his nominal placement is as the left arm for [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]]. Thus he also comes with a large weapon that transforms into either a foot or a hand for the combiner.

: Sling was only available in a Superion multi-pack with the other Airbots, which was also reissued nearly four years later.
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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===''Titans Return''===
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Broadside comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures, with a representation of Quickslinger rather than Alpha Bravo) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.

===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], 2017)
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''
:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes five Airbot sprues, redecoed in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance.

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Slingshot.jpg|thumb|300px|I got my name back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Aerialbot Slingshot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*'''1 of 5: [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Slingshot''' (スリングショット)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[July 26]]
:*''Accessories:'' 2 double-barreled blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:"Aerialbot Slingshot" is part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class toys, turning from a cartoon-accurate robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Sea Harrier. He comes with two identical double-barreled blasters which can store under his wings in jet mode.

:His biggest feature, however, is his ability to transform into an arm (which involves bisection at the waist) to connect to the frame included with Commander Class [[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Silverbolt]] to help form Superion. Unlike the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Stunticon (G1)#Legacy|Stunticons]] before him, though, he can alternate between either of the combiner's arms instead of being confined to one. However, his nominal position is as the left arm, where his blasters can serve as additional firepower for Superion.

:Slingshot was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] and went up for preorder on [[December 10]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and Slingshot) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#37|Translation of Superion's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*The Canadian [[giftset]] of G1 [[Superion (G1)#Toys|Superion]] accidentally misspelled Slingshot as "Slingslot".
*In an [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|October 2009 question-and-answer session]], it was mentioned that Slingshot's name is "no longer available" and that various "replacement" Aerialbot characters such as [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' Airazor]] are designed "in memorium" {{sic}}. Either this is simply a particularly odd word choice, or Slingshot was at the time considered "dead" by Hasbro. Of course, the release of a new Slingshot toy instead of a replacement vouches for his wellbeing.
*Due to how Slingshot's legs and wings work on his original toy, his [[character model]] depicts his wings hanging off of his back with the rest of his jet mode [[kibble]], making for a rather unique design when compared to his fellow Aerialbots.
*Hasbro indefinitely losing the [[trademark]] "Slingshot" likely lead to the 2003 [[Storm Jet (Universe)|''Universe'' incarnation of "Storm Jet"]] being named as such. A 2009 [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|Hasbro Q&A]] confirmed this was the reasoning behind the 2008 [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' character "Airazor"]], precipitating several "Quickslinger" toys in the mid-2010s due to the trademark still being unavailable at that time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sling''' (スリング ''Suringu'')
*''French:'' '''La Fronde''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Parittya''' ("Sling")<ref>Hungarian Marvel Comics</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Vertic'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàngōng''' (China, 弹弓, "Slingshot")
*''Russian:'' '''Rogatka''' (Рогатка)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:RID11 cvrHAS.jpg|''Combiner Wars'' comic packaging art
File:EW-skin-Slingshot-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin on ''Combiner Wars''-based robot mode in ''Earth Wars'' mobile game
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Earth Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
[[Category:Marvel Earthforce]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]

Star Convoy

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Sfiftyseven: Moved "Star Convoy" from Optimus Prime (G1) to "Star Convoy (disambiguation)"

#REDIRECT [[Star Convoy (disambiguation)]]

Slingshot (G1)

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Sfiftyseven: /* Energon Universe */

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{{disambigm|Slingshot (disambiguation)|Quickslinger (disambiguation)}}
:''Slingshot is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFU Slingshot.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|I don't care who you are. As far as I'm concerned, you're worthless.]]

'''Slingshot''' (aka '''Quickslinger'''<ref name="quickslinger">"Quickslinger" is a substitute name used by Hasbro since the name "Slingshot" is not available to them as a trademark (or simply not trademarkable), first used for a 2012 ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] (which was later re-released in 2016), then for a 2013 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' figure and then again for the 2015-onwards ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' line. Thus far, the name has not appeared in any fiction outside the on-packaging [[bio]] [[micro-continuity]].</ref>) is a loud-mouthed, bragging jerk. Many believe that his annoying, self-aggrandizing, and abrasive personality is a cover for his insecurities over being the smallest and weakest [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]. Just as many couldn't care less and just wish he would shut up or go away. Surprisingly, however, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turns a blind [[Sensor#Optical sensors|optical sensor]] to Slingshot's faults and is very supportive of him as he sees, and he might be the only one who does, that Slingshot is nonetheless a loyal and hardworking soldier, qualities that he believes merit his understanding and trust.

He can combine with his fellow Aerialbots to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]].

{{quote|Now I'm the fastest, smartest, hottest jet you ever saw!|Slingshot|"[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japanese), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "War Dawn", ''2010'')|[[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese), [[Carlos Lladó]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Carlos Nieto]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2''), [[Imo Heite]] (German, ''Forever is a Long Time Coming''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Aerial Assault"), [[Olivier Destrez]] (European French, "War Dawn"), [[Garcia Júnior]] (Portuguese), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "War Dawn")}}

[[File:KeytoVectorSigmaPt2 Slingshot Motormaster.jpg|left|thumb|Optimus never realized dressing up as a Decepticon could be so cathartic.]]
Slingshot was created from an old carrier drone along with the rest of the Aerialbots by the [[Autobot]]s as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s answer to the newly created [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. However, Slingshot quickly made it clear that he didn't care for [[Earth]], the [[human]]s, or the other Autobots, and he certainly had no respect for his new commander, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], whose fear of heights caused him to abandon Slingshot when [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] attacked him. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] threatened to install some humility programming into Slingshot via his fists on more than one occasion. However, Silverbolt was able to convince Slingshot and the other Aerialbots of the noble natures of the Autobots and humans. Slingshot even saved Silverbolt after the latter destroyed the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:Slingshot war dawn 1.jpg|thumb|"Mr. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], can I have your autograph?"]]
Slingshot was once a major fanboy of the [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|jets]], and believed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] would be a real ''swell'' guy to have as a friend. He changed his mind while in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s past, after seeing Megatron casually destroy the young [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]]. After that, he declared that Megatron will never be able to run from the Aerialbots, and they won't stop hounding him until he is finished. Man, he is such a [[Brawn (G1)|bandwagon jumper]]. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

Soon afterward, the Aerialbots helped spray [[Corrostop]] on the [[Statue of Liberty]]. When [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was kidnapped by the Stunticons and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Slingshot led the pursuit, only for [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] to be zapped by Megatron's [[Lightning Bug]]. Later, when the Decepticons tried to destroy Lady Liberty to prevent the Autobots from mass-producing Corrostop, Superion soundly defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:AerialAssault Slightshot newchest.jpg|left|thumb|Probably not silicon.]]
While in the Middle East to help the local governments discover why military jets have been disappearing from hangars, the Aerialbots were lured into a trap by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and Slingshot was buried alive in a cave by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. With his [[weapons console]] destroyed, Slingshot volunteered to act as a regular jet plane at an air force hangar in the hope of uncovering the plane-nappers. He and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] got more than they bargained for when they were dismantled by the Decepticon-backed criminals and smuggled across the border. Fortunately, they befriended a young boy named [[Jumal|Hassan]] who identified [[Ali (Sunbow)|Ali]], the ringleader of the plane thieves who was helping the Decepticons rebuild the stolen planes into [[drone jet]]s and had deposed the young ruler of the country, Prince Jumal. Hassan managed to recover all the parts removed from the two Aerialbots except for Slingshot's chest panel, but luckily Hassan borrowed the grill of Prince Jumal's Rolls Royce.
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During the subsequent battle between the Aerialbots and the Decepticons, their drone fighter jets and the [[Giant Purple Griffin]], Hassan snuck on board the Griffin to try and steal a weapons console for Slingshot, but was trapped when the Decepticon fortress took off. Weaponless, Slingshot bravely attacked [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and came to Hassan's rescue. With his weapons restored, came to his friends' aid by causing [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to trip with his tow cable. Superion defeated the Griffin and the Aerialbots blew Megatron, Bruticus and oil prices away by destroying the oil fields beneath them. Afterwards, Hassan revealed himself as Prince Jumal and assured his friend Slingshot that he would always consider the young Aerialbot a Rolls Royce. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

After the death of Megatron and the retaking of Cybertron, Slingshot and the Aerialbots became part of the Autobot Fleet. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Spike were kidnapped to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], the rescue party alerted the Aerialbots to swoop by for covering fire and pick-up. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Quintessons destroyed their own planet to get at the Autobots, the resulting blast wave destroyed the Aerialbots' ship, sending Slingshot and the rest hurtling through space. Although they clearly survived, Skydive, Fireflight and Slingshot were not seen after the explosion. They eventually impacted on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo]], and were rescued by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} In the Decepticon attack on Cybertron that followed, Slingshot was seen fighting alongside Perceptor. He used his sharpshooting skills to send [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] into a tailspin. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

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Before long, history repeated itself (literally) as Slingshot and the Aerialbots had another time travel adventure involving Alpha Trion, only this time it involved the ancient Autobot himself traveling into the present from the past, back from when he was merely A-3. The Quintessons were experimenting with [[Time Window]] technology when Perceptor and a group of Autobots came across their work. Summoned for reinforcements, Rodimus Prime arrived with Superion and the other Autobots to drive the Quintessons off the asteroid. As the time window was left open, a robot named A-3 materialized on the asteroid. It wasn't until after the Quintessons convinced the Autobots that the window needed to be closed for the sake of the universe, and A-3 returned to his own time, that Slingshot and the Aerialbots realized they had once again been in the presence of "the father of the Autobots". {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

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Once, Air Raid led the Decepticon duo of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Cyclonus into an asteroid field where Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots were waiting to spring an ambush. The Aerialbots messed the Decepticons up pretty badly, especially after they transformed into Superion. Eventually, Slingshot and the others chased the Decepticons through a strange warp in space. This proceeded to have no consequences for [[Sandstorm (G1)|anyone]] [[Paradron|whatsoever]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots tried to stop the Decepticons' abduction of [[Octane]], and later showed up to stage an ambush for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots were spending a relaxing day watching home movies on [[Teletraan II]] when things suddenly get serious, as the Autobots' computer off-handedly informed them [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was never destroyed in his last battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When they tracked Trypticon to his new staging grounds, Slingshot and the Aerialbots launched from [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], but the Decepticon presence in [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] was more than they had anticipated. The Aerialbots made a hasty retreat when confronted with overwhelming firepower, but soon returned with reinforcements and drove the Decepticons from Carbombya. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

After Scourge was possessed by the ghost of Starscream, he stole Metroplex's eyes and Slingshot and the Aerialbots were almost hit by friendly fire from the giant. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} During a battle in space, Slingshot and the Aerialbots may or may not have been present. Superion, at least, was surely there on the planet [[Eurythma]]... sometimes. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[File:AutobotsCall.jpg|thumb|left|That's two down! Sorry, Blades.]]
After [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] took some hostile fire over the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Rodimus Prime dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. They were caught in a crossfire between the brain-addled Junkions and the Quintessons, who were responsible for messing with the Junkions' air waves, and their minds. Even after becoming Superion, the Aerialbots took heavy fire and had to be brought back to [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] on Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} Later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were working with Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in Europe to fend off the latest wave of Decepticon attacks. When Trypticon arrived, they played the bi-planes to his King Kong. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

Alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], Slingshot was one of the first Transformers whose energy was consumed by [[Tornedron]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

[[File:ReturnOfOptimusPrime1 SlingshotPunchesSilverbolt.jpg|thumb|Like he needs the Hate Plague to be a dick.]]
During the Decepticon invasion of Japan, the Aerialbots fought against [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] when he tried to derail a bullet train full of passengers. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Sometime thereafter, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were recruited by Rodimus Prime to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]. Unfortunately, this only meant they were among the first Autobots exposed to the [[Hate Plague]]. Despite the madness induced by the red dust, the Aerialbots were apparently still willing to form Superion. Superion ran amok, causing serious property damage, infecting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and taking several other Autobots out of action. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Slingshot and the others were eventually cured of the Hate Plague along with the entire planet when Optimus Prime unleashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron searching for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], the Aerialbots tried to stop them. Unfortunately, they didn't reckon with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Slingshot was caught off-guard when the [[Six Changer]] jumped modes from winged wolf to armored carrier, and was shot down. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} The Aerialbots were next seen retreating in disarray from an advancing [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] as the battle on Cybertron continued. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} The Aerialbots were ultimately defeated and had their [[power pack]]s removed to help fuel the rocket engine the Decepticons installed on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched from the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to aid Optimus Prime in battle with the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Their aerial firepower frankly overwhelmed the marauding Decepticons, and sent them home with their transistors between their struts. On his second attempt, Megatron sent the Stunticons, who were considerably more successful in engaging the Autobots. Damaged in jet modes, Slingshot the Aerialbots chose instead to merge and form Superion. As Superion, they possessed scramble combining abilities, but so did the Stunticons when they formed Menasor. The Aerialbots were in the midst of reconfiguring their limb formation when Fireflight, being... well, a daydreaming idiot, mixed up whether he was supposed to be the right leg or the left. His indecision gave Menasor time to shoot him down, and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assumed the place of Superion's right leg instead, corrupting his programming. Slingshot and the others were trapped as Superion, literally fighting themselves, until Fireflight retook his place as Superion's limb. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
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Slingshot and the Aerialbots were stationed at Autobot City on Earth in [[2011]]. When Galvatron attacked Cybertron via the old [[space bridge]] network, the Aerialbots were summoned to Cybertron as reinforcements. They soon arrived with the [[Trainbot]]s and quickly joined the battle. Slingshot and his team formed Superion and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and Devastator. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, the combined Aerialbots fought alongside [[Raiden]] and Defensor against the Decepticon combiners, and were nearly crushed when Bruticus collapsed a building on their position. They were bailed out by the arrival of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. When Hot Rod began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, Slingshot and the Aerialbots returned to the humans' planet to assist him. They confronted the Stunticons in the desert, pitting Superion against Menasor yet again. The battle was so fierce it eventually carried them to the Arctic where Hot Rod was searching. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

Slingshot and his flying comrades joined the [[Triple Changer]]s in distracting the Decepticons long enough for [[Twincast]] to sneak inside Trypticon and gather data on the Madmachine. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Sometime later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were on a research vessel that passed near a [[Metamorphose|strange meteorite]]. The meteorite had been altered by Galvatron to produce gravity-warping waves whenever it detected metal, and so it send the Aerialbots and their ship twisting through space. Although the Decepticons tried to intervene, the Autobots eventually recovered Slingshot and his injured colleagues. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

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Following a lengthy repair cycle, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were ready for action when Galvatron and the Decepticons laid siege to Cybertron one last time. Transporting to Cybertron from Earth, they raced into battle (on foot, for some reason). Slingshot and the team got the drop on the Stunticons when they merged into Superion, smashing and scattering the 'Cons before they could form Menasor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} As the fighting continued, the Aerialbots battled Abominus as Superion and later separated to trade blaster fire with the Stunticons. The warring only came to an end once [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s bombs blew up [[Vector Sigma]] and annihilated the planet. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] attacked San Francisco, Ultra Magnus dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to combat it. Although they made frequent bombing runs on the organism, the Aerialbots were unable to stop it. Only the arrival of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his powerful giant [[Transtector]] brought an end to the creature's rampage. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Superion upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When one of Scorponok's Death Towers emerged in Washington D.C., Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate it. As part of Superion, Slingshot participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====Metrowars=====
As part of Superion, Slingshot was stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] while it was under reconstruction after an attack from [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
In the 2030s, Slingshot and the Aerialbots deployed from Metroplex to put a stop to the Stunticons' latest bout of mischief. {{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} This led to a battle in which Superion battled and was defeated by [[Grand Scourge]], though he was saved by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], allowing the Aerialbots to escape. They went on to accompany Broadside to the [[Legends World]] and help him defeat [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who then started living with them on Broadside's giant [[transtector]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} The Aerialbots later visited Metroplex, another visitor to this world, and hosted their annual barbecue party on his city mode together with their old friend, [[Jumal|King Hassan]], who Slingshot toasted with. {{storylink|Today Is Energon BBQ!}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} When the world was flooded by [[Tigerburn]], Slingshot watched from the safety of Broadside's ship mode as the [[Laser Beast]] took control of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Slingshot and the Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Despite this, when the [[Angolmois Energy]] began erupting violently around the world, Slingshot returned to Jumal to make sure he was alright. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Life Form Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:Slingshot-manga.jpg|left|thumb|Cheer up, baldy.]]
As part of Superion, Slingshot helped drive [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] away from a baseball field. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}} Slingshot was later ordered to stay at base while the other Aerialbots went on a mission to save some kidnapped Autobots, as Optimus Prime believed he might damage the flora and/or fauna of the area. His place on Superion was instead taken by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], and Slingshot had to spend the rest of his day moping about it. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
When the Aerialbots attempted to rescue Doctor [[Dalton]] from the Decepticons at Trypticon, they were repulsed by the awesome launching power of the Stunticons and Combaticons. Slingshot and his comrades were repaired in the field by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] of the Protectobots, and then Silverbolt used his own launching power to deploy the Aerialbots in a high-speed flurry around Bruticus and Menasor, confusing the giant Decepticons long enough for the Autobots to escape with Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons, up to their usual tricks, threatened to plunder Earth's resources. The Aerialbots pleaded with Optimus Prime to allow them to deal with their bitter rivals, the Stunticons, currently attacking a powerplant. Though Optimus was hesitant at first, the Aerialbots being new and inexperienced, he allowed them this chance to prove themselves. The two teams met, and quickly combined into their gestalt forms to do battle. Though Superion was initially crippled by the [[Omega Wave Cannon]], a new weapon controlled by the Decepticons, he held his own until the Autobots dispatched enough reinforcements to turn the tide of battle. As a coup-de-grace against Menasor, Superion dislodged Wildrider, acting as the combiner's right leg, and had Slingshot force himself into the Decepticon as his new limb. Menasor, unable to control Slingshot, was left unable to move out of the way as Superion defeated him with a dive-bomb kick. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Aerialbots second generation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Yankee Doodle Floppy Disk, this is Foxtrot Zulu Milkshake, checking in at 700 feet, request permission to land."]]
''Thanks to his previous connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began experiencing dreams and visions of new Transformers, beginning with an etching of Superion he made without even being consciously aware of it.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''By sharing his visions with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], Buster was able to clarify the images and understand the future of the evolution of the Cybertronian race—amalgam model robots like the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]' [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], capable of a more-streamlined merging into a more powerful form.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''Together, Optimus and Buster witnessed a prophetic vision in which Slingshot and the other Aerialbots assisted the Protectobots in defending the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Combaticons and the Stunticons by combining into their gestalt forms. {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} It was this vision which allowed Optimus Prime and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] to conceive of and construct the Aerialbots.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:MarvelUS21 RamjetSlingshotBONK.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.05|Is that why they call him Ramjet?]]
Working on a plan to reverse engineer the gestalt technology the Decepticons used to create Devastator, Optimus Prime and the Autobots staged a daring raid on the Decepticon base of operations, giving [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] enough time to digitally record the Constructicons' electrical transformation pattern for study. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} Working off that blueprint, Wheeljack successfully created Slingshot and the Aerialbots. During the new warriors' testing phase, however, the Autobots were alerted to a Decepticon operation at Hoover Dam. Only the Aerialbots were fast enough to reach the location in time, and so Prime was forced to send them into battle before their programming was completed.

As the Aerialbots arrived and engaged the Decepticons in aerial combat, Slingshot was blindsided by [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], who literally rammed him out of the skies. He recovered, but only to take another shot from [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s electro-blasts, and had to be rescued from a nosedive by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

The Aerialbots eventually turned the tide on the Decepticons and drove them off, giving them time to focus on the energy siphon which was the core of the problem. At Silverbolt's command, they merged into Superion and began dismantling the drill device. A problem arose, however, when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]] controlled pawn [[Ricky Vasquez]] pointed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (in his gun mode) at the giant Autobot. Because the majority of the Aerialbots were not programmed specifically to protect human life, Superion only saw a potential threat that needed to be eliminated. As the human fought against the Decepticons' control, Silverbolt too fought inside Superion's gestalt mind to protect the human. In the end, Silverbolt was forced to disengage Superion to keep him from destroying the human. Luckily, Ricky was more successful and managed to break the cerebro-shell's hold long enough to point Megatron at the drill and destroy it, ending the threat. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Aerialbots minds wiped marvel 22.jpg|thumb|Actually, a mind wipe would probably do him good.]]
After the near disaster at Hoover Dam, Optimus Prime had the Aerialbots shut down and their programming completely erased. Returned to a blank slate, he then inputted fully-programmed personalities for them with the Matrix before their next mission. It, uh... didn't help. In battle with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] as Superion, the Aerialbots were attacked by [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]], deactivated, and captured by [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} It was only when the [[Battlecharger]]s went on a rampage across America and Circuit Breaker required extra materiel to take them down that she struck a deal with her Autobot captives; in exchange for allowing themselves to be temporarily combined into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|battlesuit]] that she could use to defeat the Decepticons, they were allowed to go free afterwards. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

{{GIJoeTransformersfiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots all fall down.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Optimus Prime sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to back up Bumblebee as he investigated possible Decepticon activity at the unveiling of [[Power Station Alpha]]. They arrived just in time to see Bumblebee being blown away by the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team guarding the power station and combined into Superion in an attempt to retrieve Bumblebee's body. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Upon learning that Optimus Prime had died in battle while the Aerialbots were on their mission Superion immediately disengaged and returned to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} United with both G.I. Joe and [[Cobra]] against the Decepticons, who planned to use Power Station Alpha to destroy the world, Slingshot and the Aerialbots entered the battle and once more formed Superion, this time to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

''The Aerialbots would once again encounter Menasor at a [[Blackrock Enterprises|Blackrock]] plant. When they combined into Superion this time, Slingshot and the others discovered that Silverbolt suffered from vertigo, and horrified at his fear of heights being found out, he drove their combined form into a vicious, brutal fury.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}

''Following this, Slingshot and the other Aerialbots would come under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command to investigate enemy activity in a small East Coast town. Little did the group suspect that Jetfire had been tasked with undermining them throughout the mission in order to test their psychological limits. Eager to prove his usefulness, Slingshot rushed into a surprise attack upon arrival, forcing the rest of his team to follow suit lest he find himself out of his depth.''

''The Autobots were met with [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] [[Power siphon|siphoning]] electricity into [[energon cube]]s. The Decepticons' cache was detonated by a stray shot, and both Thundercracker and Skywarp managed to escape. Silverbolt then called upon the rest of his team to merge into Superion and catch Starscream before he too made himself scarce. Unfortunately, the Aerialbots' collective neuroses and loathing of each others' weaknesses made it impossible for Superion to focus on more than one thing at a time. Starscream escaped, though Jetfire gave the Aerialbots a positive review, having been unconscious during the combiner's poor showing.'' {{storylink|The Return of the Transformers}}

[[File:DarkStar SlingshotDisrupted.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|This is only the START of Slingshot's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day.]]
Following Optimus Prime's self-sacrifice, Slingshot and the other Autobots aboard the Ark watched as [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] tried and failed to save him. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Slingshot disembarked with the rest of the Earth-bound Autobots from the Ark onto Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where they witnessed a battle for leadership between [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. This was a moment of opportunity for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, who attacked Slingshot and the others on the moon's surface. Though the Decepticons struck a devastating first blow, Blaster and Grimlock managed to temporarily put aside their differences in order to lead their troops together. Though many Autobots were severely damaged, the Decepticons were successfully pushed into a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''At some point, the Aerialbots shot down [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] over one of Earth's oceans. Unfortunately the Decepticon was carrying a vital power source, requiring the Autobot [[Powermaster]]s to go down to the sea bed to retrieve it.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

Sometime later, most of the Autobots rushed to the [[Arctic]] in response to a distress call sent by Buster Witwicky. Unfortunately, this was a trap staged by Starscream, as the [[Club Con|Decepticon headquarters]] was located nearby. The Autobots were overwhelmed by the Decepticons, including Slingshot, who was first shot by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and very shortly thereafter blasted out of the sky by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]. Starscream used this trap as a diversion as he attempted to claim the nigh-infinite power of the [[Underbase]] for himself. The Autobots and Decepticons called for a truce and assembled three teams to wait for Starscream in three target cities. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were his first victims, wiped out in a single blast of cosmic power in the skies over [[New York City|New York]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

Along with the other deactivated Autobots aboard the Ark, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were eventually revived by the [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] super-energy Grimlock and the Dinobots recovered from [[Hydrus Four]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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[[File:Aerialbots the house that wheeljack built.jpg|thumb|left|"Alpha Velveeta Knuckle Underwear, you are cleared for take-off. When you hit that nuclear weapons plant... drop a bomb for me!"]]
Slingshot was present with the entire Earthforce team outside Autobot [[Earthbase]] when [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] unveiled his brand-new unbreachable defensive system. This was unfortunate, as Wheeljack had forgotten that, once activated, the system could only be turned off from the inside. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] elected to run the gauntlet and reach the shutdown console inside, and the Aerialbots provided air support for him. Slingshot and his buddies gunned down the [[Acid Bat]]s at the entryway, giving Prowl his chance to get through. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

In a later battle, Slingshot and his team formed Superion... and were quickly taken over by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|Inside Story!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In [[2008]], Slingshot was one of several Autobots deactivated by the [[Quintesson]]s when they invaded [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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After receiving reports from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] that the [[Quintesson]]s were up to no good on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. Encountering a [[Quintesson Cruiser]] above the planet, they formed Superion, who fired his jets at the ship's force fields. The resultant explosion not only damaged the Quintesson craft but also knocked Superion unconscious. He was recovered by Sky Lynx, who returned him to Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 13|The Energon Trap}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:ARageInHeaven! SlagSlingshotConsumed.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|Last Stand of the Jerks.]]
After the defeat of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Decepticons on [[Klo]], the Autobots split into smaller combat units throughout the universe. Once Optimus Prime and Grimlock learned of the threat posed by the second generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian army]], though, the Autobot forces reconsolidated under their command. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were first seen after the Autobots had retreated to an asteroid sanctuary for retraining. They were, um, outsmarted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] during the war games, and led into a Dinobot ambush. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} He was later seen fighting the [[Ethos raiding party|Cybertronians]] with his fellow Aerialbots on [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!}} In the final battle with the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]] on Earth, Slingshot was heavily damaged and then consumed by the entity alongside [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]]. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Shadow-leeches the war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Why does Furman hate me?]]
After Silverbolt was reformatted into a new [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-free body, he was reunited with Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots, flying scouting missions for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Cybertronian Civil Defense]]. They were recalled to base before they were able to stumble upon [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons, which may have been fortunate as Soundwave had [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] waiting for them. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Soon after that Slingshot and the Aerialbots flew alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] as he located Ultra Magnus, missing since his first bout with [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], and updated him regarding the arrival of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' and its invading army of [[Blitz Engine]]s above Cybertron. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots then joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Blades, [[Doubleheader]], [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]], [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]], [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] and [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] in attacking the ''Warworld'' directly, providing a distraction so that the [[Wreckers]] could sneak aboard. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

After surviving the battle against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his forces at the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Slingshot was killed by a [[shadow-leech]] upon his return to Cybertron. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===The Special Teams===
Slingshot was created on Cybertron, where Vector Sigma first ignited the spark of life within him.
Slingshot, and the rest of the Aerialbots were nearly convinced to join the Decepticons upon their initial alliance with the Autobots. This was due to a fault in the Aerialbots’ programming, present due to a sudden drop in the mega-computer when they were being created. The Aerialbots were sent over by Optimus to help the Protectobots defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Decepticons. Happening upon Bruticus and Menasor teaming-up to take on Defensor, the Aerialbots combined into Superion to even the odds. Bruticus fell early in the battle, prompting the Aerialbots to separate and give chase to Starscream while Defensor took over the fight with Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. Silverbolt suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots were unable to locate any sites on the ground, but a ghost of a radar contact at high altitude caught their attention. Forming Superion, they flew as high as possible and confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Battle Beneath the Ice===
[[File:BBTI-Slingshot+Skydive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left]]
Slingshot and Skydive assisted [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in apprehending the Battlechargers. The incident was captured on television.

When human scientists discovered a mysterious city beneath the ice of the North Pole, they placed a call to Autobot City in order to get the Transformers' perspective on the discovery. Slingshot, Skydive and Hot Rod were dispatched with the research team to investigate. On their way, the humans' research plane was shot down by a powerful laser, and the Aerialbots were unable to locate the craft in the terrible blizzard. They instead made their way to the on-site research team, only to happily discover that Hot Rod and their human friends had been saved by the [[city-dweller]]s themselves. While the [[Watcher]], leader of the city-dwellers, showed the humans and Autobots around their hidden home, monitor screens alerted the group that the Combaticons had arrived, and were investigating the crash site. The Aerialbots concluded that [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s orbital firepower was responsible for the crash, and flew out to engage the Decepticons in battle. Eventually, however, Autobot and Decepticon alike learned that the city-dweller were the real threat, and joined forces to vanquish the strange but malevolent beings. Slingshot rather reluctantly complied with the truce and allowed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and the Combaticons to leave without incident once the fighting was over. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
At some point in Cybertronian history, roughly around the time of the [[Dark Ages]], Slingshot and his Aerialbot comrades became a combiner subgroup, able to merge to form Superion. Because Superion and his fellow super-robots began causing too much sheer devastation during the war, however, the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]]s were signed by the various factions, prohibiting the use of super-robots. Combiner sub-group members could either join different factions separately (like [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) or remain together as a neutral, unaligned group (like the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]). What Slingshot and the Aerialbots chose to do is unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

[[File:DWPrimeDirective6 Autobots wanttheirheads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ah, crap. I didn't mean to free you, Slingshot."]]
In some unexplained way, the Aerialbots eventually made their way to modern 20th century Earth, becoming some of the few Transformers fighting on that planet who hadn't arrived via either the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' or the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Slingshot and his comrades fought alongside Optimus Prime and his crew until [[Operation Liberation]] eliminated the Decepticon threat in 1999. Tragically, they and the rest of the Autobots were believed destroyed following the explosion of the [[Ark II]], though in reality the ship was sabotaged by the rogue engineer-turned arms dealer Adam Rook, known as [[Lazarus]], and General [[Robert Hallo]], who planned on reprogramming the Transformers into the service of the United States military. The Aerialbots were some of the few Transformers who were not recovered by Lazarus for his reprogramming venture, now aimed at hiring out the Transformers to the highest bidder. Instead, they lay immobile in the Arctic waters until reactivated as Superion in 2002 by Optimus Prime, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots in their Superion form, battled the Decepticons in the Northwest Territories of [[Canada]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} and again in [[San Francisco]]. During the latter conflict, Superion was broken down into his individual components while battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} The Autobots were then tied up with steel girders while Megatron tried to convince Optimus to join him, purporting that humans were too morally bankrupt to be worth his efforts. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} But thanks to the interference of some humans, Slingshot and his team were freed and eventually reunified in order to intercept a nuclear missile (launched by General Hallo) headed for the California coastline. Superion, and by extension the Aerialbots, were destroyed in stopping the missile. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

Their remains were collected secretly by [[Earth Defense Command]] and held in Area 51. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
The Aerialbots were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. After joining the battle against [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons, Slingshot and the others battled the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], forcing them back. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] fell off a cliff, the Aerialbots combined into Superion and rescued them. {{storylink|Wolves}}

As Superion, they came under fire from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Trenches}} eventually succumbing to his firepower, and were destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1]] (cameo); [[Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Transformers vol. 1 #26]] (full)
[[File:AHM1 Slingshot.jpg|thumb|left|Optimus makes sure to put Slingshot in front of the charge at Megatron's [[fusion cannon]].]]
Early in the war, the Aerialbots responded to Optimus' rallying call for additional support against the Decepticons and fought against the Seekers in the battle that followed. {{storylink|Broadcast}}. Later, when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was awakened and went on a rampage in [[Harmonex]], Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots helped stop the giant by collapsing the city's giant central structure on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

Slingshot and Wheeljack used to listen to [[Nebulan]] rock operas together. Wheeljack thought that he had terrible taste in music. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

He briefly appeared among the Autobot troops fighting Megatron and the Decepticons on Cybertron in the distant past. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

[[File:StickTogether-Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
Slingshot was among the Autobots poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots worked crowd control on the Decepticons after Ratbat was murdered. He later followed Silverbolt's lead along with the rest of the Aerialbots in deserting Bumblebee's fledgling government. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

However, after they entered the wilderness, they were found by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who elected to use them as test subjects, exposing them to the mysterious energies that had previously been responsible for creating the "Deceptigod" combiner. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Initially, they began to succumb to rage and madness, but then, Slingshot and the others began to unify in purpose, hunting down Silverbolt, who resisted the process for longer. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

To cope, the Aerialbots' minds and bodies—like those who combined into the Deceptigod before them—spontaneously reconfigured of their own accord, fusing the five Autobots together into "The Superion". {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Dismissing the newborn combiner as insane, Megatron left Superion in the wilderness, using the data he had gained from the experiment to perfect the combination process and create a new version of Devastator. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

When [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] came looking for the missing Aerialbots, the prehistoric Autobots soon succumbed to the energy's effects as well and Slingshot, as part of Superion, rescued him from his pursuers. {{storylink|Night and the City}} With a sufficiently large number of Transformers now in one place, the energies Megatron was broadcasting became too diluted to have any effect, restoring everyone to their right minds, {{storylink|Second Exodus}} and Ironhide then led them all back to Iacon to help save the city from Megatron. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Slingshot, as part of Superion, grappled with the new Devastator and was able to bring him down after the death of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who was controlling him from afar, caused his mind to shut down. However, as Superion turned his attention elsewhere, the Decepticon combiner rose again under the control of ''himself'' and attacked the Aerialbot combiner from behind, tearing him in half. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}}

[[File:TheWorldOfTomorrow DeadSlingshot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|"I hate to speak ill of the dead, but... it's Slingshot."]]
After Megatron's defeat, Starscream seized control of Iacon and exiled those who would not renounce their factions from the city. Slingshot, as part of Superion, was allowed to remain in the city until he was repaired enough to make a decision for himself. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} However, Slingshot, who was badly damaged in the fight against Devastator, succumbed to his injuries and died. In order to repair Superion, Starscream recruited [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to aid in restoring the combiner as well as [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] to serve as his, and any other lost components', replacements. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Slingshot was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
Although Quickslinger was on the face of things an egotistical braggart, [[Rung (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Rung]] hypothesised that this was cover for feelings of insecurity, with his position in the Aerialbots key to his self-worth. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Quickslinger's bio}} Unfortunately Quickslinger fell in battle at some point, and Alpha Bravo was subsequently recruited to replace him. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Alpha Bravo's bio}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During his invasion of Cybertron, [[King Sombra]] used his magic to enslave many Cybertronians, including Slingshot and the other Aerialbots. As Superion, the Aerialbots attacked the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, but [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] broke through Sombra's mind control and forced them to de-combine. {{storylink|The Mightiest Dinobot}}

===Energon Universe===
With the last of the Autobot's harvested Energon, Slingshot was revived, along with the other [[Aerialbot (G1)| Aerialbots]]. He noticed that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was troubled. Optimus said the last of the energon had been depleted due to him using it to revive Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots. [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] then hugged Optimus, and then Slingshot and the rest of the revived Aerialbots joined Skydive in the hug. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}
{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 21|July 9 2025}}
[[File:TF2023_no21_slingshot_dead.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|Woah, [[Prime Directive issue 6|deja]] [[The World of Tomorrow|vu]].]]
When both [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] start approaching the Autobots after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] disappeared,
Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots start shooting at the Decepticon combiners, and Silverbolt tells the Aerialbots to merge into [[Superion (G1)| Superion]]; then Superion crushes both Devastator and Bruticus with his feet. After Optimus' arm was shot off, Superion told the Autobots to climb on his back and fly to safety. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], having just reaquired his [[fusion cannon]], shot Superion's left arm, and Slingshot came hurdling down. Optimus tries to save him, but [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] tells him that Slingshot is dead now. Megatron then proceeds to decapitate him. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 21|Transformers #21}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots flew over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Stunticons. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*After being upgraded to their "Generation 2" bodies, the Aerialbots flew over some suburbs, greatly impressing a young boy. They then merged into Superion to duel against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Slingshot and the other Aerialbots managed to drive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] into a retreat after this twisted creation of [[Doctor Arkeville]] was unleashed on the world. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}} He and [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] foiled an attempt by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to resurrect [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Slingshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]

Slingshot has an annoying habit of doing very little and yet claiming the lion's share of the credit for any (group) victories. He's a braggart, one who talks a good fight but is only ever peripherally involved when the flak starts flying.
In truth, he suffers from cripplingly low self-esteem, somehow convinced he's less of an asset than his fellow Aerialbots. In fact, his teammates got so sick of his self-aggrandising attitude, they bumped him out of Aerialbot 'A' team.
Behind the bluster, though, Slingshot is loyal, hardworking and resolute, it's just he can't see those qualities in himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Strafe Bio}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Slingshot was a boisterous flier. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} The Aerialbots were among the many Transformers summoned to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]], where they provided air support and covering fire for other heroes. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who cares about my flaws? I'm the best toy of the franchise.]]
*'''Slingshot''' ([[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], [[1986]], [[1991]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-53'''
**''Accessories'': [[neutron rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Slingshot transforms into a white Sea Harrier jumpjet. While the other three Aerialbot limbs follow a standard design with similar proportions and parts distribution, Slingshot is unusual in that he is much, much thinner than the other jets (partly due to his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]), with stick-like arms and his front landing gear is mounted on his chest, as the Harrier nose cone on the toy is far too short to accommodate fold-down landing gear.

:As a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, Slingshot can be connected to any free arm or leg slot on Silverbolt to form Superion, and indeed can also combine with any other Scramble City combiner. However, his nominal placement is as the left arm of Superion.

:Slingshot, along with his teammates, were released in the [[1990]] [[Europe]]an/[[Australia]]n ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue series of Generation 1 toys.

:In [[Japan]], the Aerialbots were also later all made available again as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]''. The smaller toys cost 1000 yen (120 more than their original retail price!) and 2 [[Robot Point|robot points]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Slingshot at TFU.info.]''

{{anchor|G1Superion}}{{anchor|Superion}}
*'''Superion''' (Gift set, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-55'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot was also available in a Superion boxed [[giftset]], along with the rest of his teammates. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Slingshot''' ([[1990]])
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot, along with his teammates, was rereleased without changes in 1990 as part of the European "gold-boxed" [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Get a good look before he crumbles.]]
*'''Slingshot''' (Aerialbot, [[1994]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Slingshot was [[redeco]]ed in gold and silver with orange and blue tiger striped stickers on his wings which proudly proclaim his name.

:This toy is infamous for being [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|one of the most breakable Transformers toys ever released]]. If you still own it, never touch it again.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Generation 2 Slingshot at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
{{anchor|Henkei! Henkei!}}
[[File:Henkei-toy Sling.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's everywhere you want to be (AKA: eBay and numerous Japanese dealer tables in the "please take" pile).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Sling''' (Micron, [[2009]])}}</ul>

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Thunderwing (Classics)#Toys|Thunderwing]], Sling(shot) now transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-14 Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket that allows him to attach to compatible Powerlinx plugs when in vehicle mode... though its placement (sticking out of the back of the jet like a single thruster) can make for some awkward placement.

: Sling was only available by signing up for a [http://www.transformers-card.com/pre2/index.html Transformers-themed Visa credit card] through Pocket Card Co., Ltd. Sling was sent to those who got the Autobot-themed card, with [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Vorter]] sent to those who get the Decepticon card. Everyone braced for these being super-expensive to obtain on the secondary market, but in the end, apparently these got dumped to dealers in large numbers a few years later, significantly lowering the asking price.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Nightscream (Cybertron)#Toys|Nightscream]], [[Noise Effect]], [[Boltflash]], and [[Barrel Roll#Toys|Barrel Roll]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Sling/sling.htm More information on Sling at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsThunderwingMold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy QuickslingerKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2012]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 44'''
**''Accessories'': logo brick, built-up [[Deconstructo Blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, "Quickslinger" is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be converted into a tiny, tiny plane, and his pistol is built-up with extra parts in order to make it look bigger. He also comes with a 2x4 block with the Kre-O logo on the side, which he can use as a stand so he can look taller.

:He uses [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]]'s helmet and the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] wing-pack.

:Quickslinger's pre-production photography shows him with a black crest on his helmet, ''aka'' "exactly like Ratchet's helmet". This version also sports a slightly different chest decoration, and a burgundy tailfin and nosecone rather than the final version's red.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''

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* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': logo plate, built-up Deconstructo Blaster
:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Quickslinger's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. All of his light gray paint has been replaced with shiny silver.

:He also uses the revised Ratchet helmet, which has had the crest trimmed so as not to cover his eyes.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Quickslinger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, [[2013]])
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''437'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''808'''
***''Sword strength'': '''365'''
:Quickslinger is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I hope that [[The End of the Beginning of the World|comic book]] features me as the main character!]]
*'''Quickslinger''' (Deluxe Class, May [[2015]])
**'''4 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
:Hasbro's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' release of the ''Unite Warriors'' "Sling" figure is a redeco of [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] with a new head sculpt, renamed "Quickslinger" for [[trademark]] reasons. Unlike his ''Unite Warriors'' counterpart, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Quickslinger features blue eyes instead of show-accurate orange. His cardback bio contains a cute reference to his old name, citing how for his enemies, "there's a good ''shot'' they'll end up in a ''sling''."

:Quickslinger comes with a copy of "''Combiner Wars'' #3" (actually [[The End of the Beginning of the World|''Robots in Disguise'' #11]]). Along with [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|"Brake-Neck]]" (a similarly renamed Wildrider), he was released as part of a promotion named "May Mayhem" that, as far as its official United States release was concerned, was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth), the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]), and comic book stores that order through Diamond Distributors. It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You're gonna expect me to [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|crumble into space dust]] again? In your dreams.<br>But hey, the [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#GenerationsG2|big guy]] got some problems instead.]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet
:A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Quickslinger is molded in durable and flat gold plastic rather than the fragile swirly one seen in his original ''Generation 2'' toy, and he's packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].

:Similar to the "May Mayhem" single release of Quickslinger, the Superion "Collection Pack" was also a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars G2 Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
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[[File:Takaratomy-uw-01-superion-sling.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Alpha Bravo]]? NEVER heard of that scrap.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, [[2015]] / [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''UW-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 27]], 2015 / [[February 23]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] and [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Sling (also identified on the bilingual packaging by his English name, Slingshot) is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy. His heavily-cartoon-based deco includes black lines painted on the top of his jet mode, mimicking the appearance of the joints for his cockpit and tail from the original toy that were included on his animation model.

: He can also transform into either an arm or a leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style combiner, or into [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]'s legs, but his nominal placement is as the left arm for [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]]. Thus he also comes with a large weapon that transforms into either a foot or a hand for the combiner.

: Sling was only available in a Superion multi-pack with the other Airbots, which was also reissued nearly four years later.
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===''Titans Return''===
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Broadside comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures, with a representation of Quickslinger rather than Alpha Bravo) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.

===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], 2017)
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''
:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes five Airbot sprues, redecoed in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance.

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Slingshot.jpg|thumb|300px|I got my name back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Aerialbot Slingshot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*'''1 of 5: [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Slingshot''' (スリングショット)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[July 26]]
:*''Accessories:'' 2 double-barreled blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:"Aerialbot Slingshot" is part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class toys, turning from a cartoon-accurate robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Sea Harrier. He comes with two identical double-barreled blasters which can store under his wings in jet mode.

:His biggest feature, however, is his ability to transform into an arm (which involves bisection at the waist) to connect to the frame included with Commander Class [[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Silverbolt]] to help form Superion. Unlike the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Stunticon (G1)#Legacy|Stunticons]] before him, though, he can alternate between either of the combiner's arms instead of being confined to one. However, his nominal position is as the left arm, where his blasters can serve as additional firepower for Superion.

:Slingshot was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] and went up for preorder on [[December 10]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and Slingshot) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#37|Translation of Superion's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*The Canadian [[giftset]] of G1 [[Superion (G1)#Toys|Superion]] accidentally misspelled Slingshot as "Slingslot".
*In an [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|October 2009 question-and-answer session]], it was mentioned that Slingshot's name is "no longer available" and that various "replacement" Aerialbot characters such as [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' Airazor]] are designed "in memorium" {{sic}}. Either this is simply a particularly odd word choice, or Slingshot was at the time considered "dead" by Hasbro. Of course, the release of a new Slingshot toy instead of a replacement vouches for his wellbeing.
*Due to how Slingshot's legs and wings work on his original toy, his [[character model]] depicts his wings hanging off of his back with the rest of his jet mode [[kibble]], making for a rather unique design when compared to his fellow Aerialbots.
*Hasbro indefinitely losing the [[trademark]] "Slingshot" likely lead to the 2003 [[Storm Jet (Universe)|''Universe'' incarnation of "Storm Jet"]] being named as such. A 2009 [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|Hasbro Q&A]] confirmed this was the reasoning behind the 2008 [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' character "Airazor"]], precipitating several "Quickslinger" toys in the mid-2010s due to the trademark still being unavailable at that time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sling''' (スリング ''Suringu'')
*''French:'' '''La Fronde''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Parittya''' ("Sling")<ref>Hungarian Marvel Comics</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Vertic'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàngōng''' (China, 弹弓, "Slingshot")
*''Russian:'' '''Rogatka''' (Рогатка)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:RID11 cvrHAS.jpg|''Combiner Wars'' comic packaging art
File:EW-skin-Slingshot-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin on ''Combiner Wars''-based robot mode in ''Earth Wars'' mobile game
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
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[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
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Slingshot (G1)

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{{disambigm|Slingshot (disambiguation)|Quickslinger (disambiguation)}}
:''Slingshot is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFU Slingshot.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|I don't care who you are. As far as I'm concerned, you're worthless.]]

'''Slingshot''' (aka '''Quickslinger'''<ref name="quickslinger">"Quickslinger" is a substitute name used by Hasbro since the name "Slingshot" is not available to them as a trademark (or simply not trademarkable), first used for a 2012 ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] (which was later re-released in 2016), then for a 2013 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' figure and then again for the 2015-onwards ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' line. Thus far, the name has not appeared in any fiction outside the on-packaging [[bio]] [[micro-continuity]].</ref>) is a loud-mouthed, bragging jerk. Many believe that his annoying, self-aggrandizing, and abrasive personality is a cover for his insecurities over being the smallest and weakest [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]. Just as many couldn't care less and just wish he would shut up or go away. Surprisingly, however, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turns a blind [[Sensor#Optical sensors|optical sensor]] to Slingshot's faults and is very supportive of him as he sees, and he might be the only one who does, that Slingshot is nonetheless a loyal and hardworking soldier, qualities that he believes merit his understanding and trust.

He can combine with his fellow Aerialbots to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]].

{{quote|Now I'm the fastest, smartest, hottest jet you ever saw!|Slingshot|"[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japanese), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "War Dawn", ''2010'')|[[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese), [[Carlos Lladó]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Carlos Nieto]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2''), [[Imo Heite]] (German, ''Forever is a Long Time Coming''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Aerial Assault"), [[Olivier Destrez]] (European French, "War Dawn"), [[Garcia Júnior]] (Portuguese), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "War Dawn")}}

[[File:KeytoVectorSigmaPt2 Slingshot Motormaster.jpg|left|thumb|Optimus never realized dressing up as a Decepticon could be so cathartic.]]
Slingshot was created from an old carrier drone along with the rest of the Aerialbots by the [[Autobot]]s as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s answer to the newly created [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. However, Slingshot quickly made it clear that he didn't care for [[Earth]], the [[human]]s, or the other Autobots, and he certainly had no respect for his new commander, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], whose fear of heights caused him to abandon Slingshot when [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] attacked him. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] threatened to install some humility programming into Slingshot via his fists on more than one occasion. However, Silverbolt was able to convince Slingshot and the other Aerialbots of the noble natures of the Autobots and humans. Slingshot even saved Silverbolt after the latter destroyed the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:Slingshot war dawn 1.jpg|thumb|"Mr. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], can I have your autograph?"]]
Slingshot was once a major fanboy of the [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|jets]], and believed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] would be a real ''swell'' guy to have as a friend. He changed his mind while in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s past, after seeing Megatron casually destroy the young [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]]. After that, he declared that Megatron will never be able to run from the Aerialbots, and they won't stop hounding him until he is finished. Man, he is such a [[Brawn (G1)|bandwagon jumper]]. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

Soon afterward, the Aerialbots helped spray [[Corrostop]] on the [[Statue of Liberty]]. When [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was kidnapped by the Stunticons and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Slingshot led the pursuit, only for [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] to be zapped by Megatron's [[Lightning Bug]]. Later, when the Decepticons tried to destroy Lady Liberty to prevent the Autobots from mass-producing Corrostop, Superion soundly defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:AerialAssault Slightshot newchest.jpg|left|thumb|Probably not silicon.]]
While in the Middle East to help the local governments discover why military jets have been disappearing from hangars, the Aerialbots were lured into a trap by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and Slingshot was buried alive in a cave by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. With his [[weapons console]] destroyed, Slingshot volunteered to act as a regular jet plane at an air force hangar in the hope of uncovering the plane-nappers. He and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] got more than they bargained for when they were dismantled by the Decepticon-backed criminals and smuggled across the border. Fortunately, they befriended a young boy named [[Jumal|Hassan]] who identified [[Ali (Sunbow)|Ali]], the ringleader of the plane thieves who was helping the Decepticons rebuild the stolen planes into [[drone jet]]s and had deposed the young ruler of the country, Prince Jumal. Hassan managed to recover all the parts removed from the two Aerialbots except for Slingshot's chest panel, but luckily Hassan borrowed the grill of Prince Jumal's Rolls Royce.
[[File:Skydive slingshot.jpg|thumb|]]
During the subsequent battle between the Aerialbots and the Decepticons, their drone fighter jets and the [[Giant Purple Griffin]], Hassan snuck on board the Griffin to try and steal a weapons console for Slingshot, but was trapped when the Decepticon fortress took off. Weaponless, Slingshot bravely attacked [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and came to Hassan's rescue. With his weapons restored, came to his friends' aid by causing [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to trip with his tow cable. Superion defeated the Griffin and the Aerialbots blew Megatron, Bruticus and oil prices away by destroying the oil fields beneath them. Afterwards, Hassan revealed himself as Prince Jumal and assured his friend Slingshot that he would always consider the young Aerialbot a Rolls Royce. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

After the death of Megatron and the retaking of Cybertron, Slingshot and the Aerialbots became part of the Autobot Fleet. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Spike were kidnapped to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], the rescue party alerted the Aerialbots to swoop by for covering fire and pick-up. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Quintessons destroyed their own planet to get at the Autobots, the resulting blast wave destroyed the Aerialbots' ship, sending Slingshot and the rest hurtling through space. Although they clearly survived, Skydive, Fireflight and Slingshot were not seen after the explosion. They eventually impacted on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo]], and were rescued by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} In the Decepticon attack on Cybertron that followed, Slingshot was seen fighting alongside Perceptor. He used his sharpshooting skills to send [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] into a tailspin. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

[[File:Aerial forever 2.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Before long, history repeated itself (literally) as Slingshot and the Aerialbots had another time travel adventure involving Alpha Trion, only this time it involved the ancient Autobot himself traveling into the present from the past, back from when he was merely A-3. The Quintessons were experimenting with [[Time Window]] technology when Perceptor and a group of Autobots came across their work. Summoned for reinforcements, Rodimus Prime arrived with Superion and the other Autobots to drive the Quintessons off the asteroid. As the time window was left open, a robot named A-3 materialized on the asteroid. It wasn't until after the Quintessons convinced the Autobots that the window needed to be closed for the sake of the universe, and A-3 returned to his own time, that Slingshot and the Aerialbots realized they had once again been in the presence of "the father of the Autobots". {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[File:FightOrFlee SlingshotFires.jpg|thumb|]]
Once, Air Raid led the Decepticon duo of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Cyclonus into an asteroid field where Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots were waiting to spring an ambush. The Aerialbots messed the Decepticons up pretty badly, especially after they transformed into Superion. Eventually, Slingshot and the others chased the Decepticons through a strange warp in space. This proceeded to have no consequences for [[Sandstorm (G1)|anyone]] [[Paradron|whatsoever]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots tried to stop the Decepticons' abduction of [[Octane]], and later showed up to stage an ambush for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots were spending a relaxing day watching home movies on [[Teletraan II]] when things suddenly get serious, as the Autobots' computer off-handedly informed them [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was never destroyed in his last battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When they tracked Trypticon to his new staging grounds, Slingshot and the Aerialbots launched from [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], but the Decepticon presence in [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] was more than they had anticipated. The Aerialbots made a hasty retreat when confronted with overwhelming firepower, but soon returned with reinforcements and drove the Decepticons from Carbombya. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

After Scourge was possessed by the ghost of Starscream, he stole Metroplex's eyes and Slingshot and the Aerialbots were almost hit by friendly fire from the giant. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} During a battle in space, Slingshot and the Aerialbots may or may not have been present. Superion, at least, was surely there on the planet [[Eurythma]]... sometimes. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[File:AutobotsCall.jpg|thumb|left|That's two down! Sorry, Blades.]]
After [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] took some hostile fire over the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Rodimus Prime dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. They were caught in a crossfire between the brain-addled Junkions and the Quintessons, who were responsible for messing with the Junkions' air waves, and their minds. Even after becoming Superion, the Aerialbots took heavy fire and had to be brought back to [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] on Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} Later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were working with Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in Europe to fend off the latest wave of Decepticon attacks. When Trypticon arrived, they played the bi-planes to his King Kong. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

Alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], Slingshot was one of the first Transformers whose energy was consumed by [[Tornedron]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

[[File:ReturnOfOptimusPrime1 SlingshotPunchesSilverbolt.jpg|thumb|Like he needs the Hate Plague to be a dick.]]
During the Decepticon invasion of Japan, the Aerialbots fought against [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] when he tried to derail a bullet train full of passengers. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Sometime thereafter, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were recruited by Rodimus Prime to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]. Unfortunately, this only meant they were among the first Autobots exposed to the [[Hate Plague]]. Despite the madness induced by the red dust, the Aerialbots were apparently still willing to form Superion. Superion ran amok, causing serious property damage, infecting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and taking several other Autobots out of action. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Slingshot and the others were eventually cured of the Hate Plague along with the entire planet when Optimus Prime unleashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron searching for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], the Aerialbots tried to stop them. Unfortunately, they didn't reckon with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Slingshot was caught off-guard when the [[Six Changer]] jumped modes from winged wolf to armored carrier, and was shot down. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} The Aerialbots were next seen retreating in disarray from an advancing [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] as the battle on Cybertron continued. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} The Aerialbots were ultimately defeated and had their [[power pack]]s removed to help fuel the rocket engine the Decepticons installed on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched from the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to aid Optimus Prime in battle with the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Their aerial firepower frankly overwhelmed the marauding Decepticons, and sent them home with their transistors between their struts. On his second attempt, Megatron sent the Stunticons, who were considerably more successful in engaging the Autobots. Damaged in jet modes, Slingshot the Aerialbots chose instead to merge and form Superion. As Superion, they possessed scramble combining abilities, but so did the Stunticons when they formed Menasor. The Aerialbots were in the midst of reconfiguring their limb formation when Fireflight, being... well, a daydreaming idiot, mixed up whether he was supposed to be the right leg or the left. His indecision gave Menasor time to shoot him down, and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assumed the place of Superion's right leg instead, corrupting his programming. Slingshot and the others were trapped as Superion, literally fighting themselves, until Fireflight retook his place as Superion's limb. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Hm4 Superion Combines.jpg|thumb|200px]]
Slingshot and the Aerialbots were stationed at Autobot City on Earth in [[2011]]. When Galvatron attacked Cybertron via the old [[space bridge]] network, the Aerialbots were summoned to Cybertron as reinforcements. They soon arrived with the [[Trainbot]]s and quickly joined the battle. Slingshot and his team formed Superion and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and Devastator. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, the combined Aerialbots fought alongside [[Raiden]] and Defensor against the Decepticon combiners, and were nearly crushed when Bruticus collapsed a building on their position. They were bailed out by the arrival of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. When Hot Rod began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, Slingshot and the Aerialbots returned to the humans' planet to assist him. They confronted the Stunticons in the desert, pitting Superion against Menasor yet again. The battle was so fierce it eventually carried them to the Arctic where Hot Rod was searching. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

Slingshot and his flying comrades joined the [[Triple Changer]]s in distracting the Decepticons long enough for [[Twincast]] to sneak inside Trypticon and gather data on the Madmachine. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Sometime later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were on a research vessel that passed near a [[Metamorphose|strange meteorite]]. The meteorite had been altered by Galvatron to produce gravity-warping waves whenever it detected metal, and so it send the Aerialbots and their ship twisting through space. Although the Decepticons tried to intervene, the Autobots eventually recovered Slingshot and his injured colleagues. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[File:HM9 Aerialbots charge with Superion.jpg|thumb|left|]]
Following a lengthy repair cycle, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were ready for action when Galvatron and the Decepticons laid siege to Cybertron one last time. Transporting to Cybertron from Earth, they raced into battle (on foot, for some reason). Slingshot and the team got the drop on the Stunticons when they merged into Superion, smashing and scattering the 'Cons before they could form Menasor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} As the fighting continued, the Aerialbots battled Abominus as Superion and later separated to trade blaster fire with the Stunticons. The warring only came to an end once [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s bombs blew up [[Vector Sigma]] and annihilated the planet. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] attacked San Francisco, Ultra Magnus dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to combat it. Although they made frequent bombing runs on the organism, the Aerialbots were unable to stop it. Only the arrival of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his powerful giant [[Transtector]] brought an end to the creature's rampage. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Superion upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When one of Scorponok's Death Towers emerged in Washington D.C., Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate it. As part of Superion, Slingshot participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====Metrowars=====
As part of Superion, Slingshot was stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] while it was under reconstruction after an attack from [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
In the 2030s, Slingshot and the Aerialbots deployed from Metroplex to put a stop to the Stunticons' latest bout of mischief. {{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} This led to a battle in which Superion battled and was defeated by [[Grand Scourge]], though he was saved by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], allowing the Aerialbots to escape. They went on to accompany Broadside to the [[Legends World]] and help him defeat [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who then started living with them on Broadside's giant [[transtector]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} The Aerialbots later visited Metroplex, another visitor to this world, and hosted their annual barbecue party on his city mode together with their old friend, [[Jumal|King Hassan]], who Slingshot toasted with. {{storylink|Today Is Energon BBQ!}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} When the world was flooded by [[Tigerburn]], Slingshot watched from the safety of Broadside's ship mode as the [[Laser Beast]] took control of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Slingshot and the Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Despite this, when the [[Angolmois Energy]] began erupting violently around the world, Slingshot returned to Jumal to make sure he was alright. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Life Form Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:Slingshot-manga.jpg|left|thumb|Cheer up, baldy.]]
As part of Superion, Slingshot helped drive [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] away from a baseball field. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}} Slingshot was later ordered to stay at base while the other Aerialbots went on a mission to save some kidnapped Autobots, as Optimus Prime believed he might damage the flora and/or fauna of the area. His place on Superion was instead taken by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], and Slingshot had to spend the rest of his day moping about it. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
When the Aerialbots attempted to rescue Doctor [[Dalton]] from the Decepticons at Trypticon, they were repulsed by the awesome launching power of the Stunticons and Combaticons. Slingshot and his comrades were repaired in the field by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] of the Protectobots, and then Silverbolt used his own launching power to deploy the Aerialbots in a high-speed flurry around Bruticus and Menasor, confusing the giant Decepticons long enough for the Autobots to escape with Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons, up to their usual tricks, threatened to plunder Earth's resources. The Aerialbots pleaded with Optimus Prime to allow them to deal with their bitter rivals, the Stunticons, currently attacking a powerplant. Though Optimus was hesitant at first, the Aerialbots being new and inexperienced, he allowed them this chance to prove themselves. The two teams met, and quickly combined into their gestalt forms to do battle. Though Superion was initially crippled by the [[Omega Wave Cannon]], a new weapon controlled by the Decepticons, he held his own until the Autobots dispatched enough reinforcements to turn the tide of battle. As a coup-de-grace against Menasor, Superion dislodged Wildrider, acting as the combiner's right leg, and had Slingshot force himself into the Decepticon as his new limb. Menasor, unable to control Slingshot, was left unable to move out of the way as Superion defeated him with a dive-bomb kick. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Aerialbots second generation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Yankee Doodle Floppy Disk, this is Foxtrot Zulu Milkshake, checking in at 700 feet, request permission to land."]]
''Thanks to his previous connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began experiencing dreams and visions of new Transformers, beginning with an etching of Superion he made without even being consciously aware of it.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''By sharing his visions with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], Buster was able to clarify the images and understand the future of the evolution of the Cybertronian race—amalgam model robots like the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]' [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], capable of a more-streamlined merging into a more powerful form.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''Together, Optimus and Buster witnessed a prophetic vision in which Slingshot and the other Aerialbots assisted the Protectobots in defending the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Combaticons and the Stunticons by combining into their gestalt forms. {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} It was this vision which allowed Optimus Prime and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] to conceive of and construct the Aerialbots.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:MarvelUS21 RamjetSlingshotBONK.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.05|Is that why they call him Ramjet?]]
Working on a plan to reverse engineer the gestalt technology the Decepticons used to create Devastator, Optimus Prime and the Autobots staged a daring raid on the Decepticon base of operations, giving [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] enough time to digitally record the Constructicons' electrical transformation pattern for study. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} Working off that blueprint, Wheeljack successfully created Slingshot and the Aerialbots. During the new warriors' testing phase, however, the Autobots were alerted to a Decepticon operation at Hoover Dam. Only the Aerialbots were fast enough to reach the location in time, and so Prime was forced to send them into battle before their programming was completed.

As the Aerialbots arrived and engaged the Decepticons in aerial combat, Slingshot was blindsided by [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], who literally rammed him out of the skies. He recovered, but only to take another shot from [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s electro-blasts, and had to be rescued from a nosedive by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

The Aerialbots eventually turned the tide on the Decepticons and drove them off, giving them time to focus on the energy siphon which was the core of the problem. At Silverbolt's command, they merged into Superion and began dismantling the drill device. A problem arose, however, when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]] controlled pawn [[Ricky Vasquez]] pointed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (in his gun mode) at the giant Autobot. Because the majority of the Aerialbots were not programmed specifically to protect human life, Superion only saw a potential threat that needed to be eliminated. As the human fought against the Decepticons' control, Silverbolt too fought inside Superion's gestalt mind to protect the human. In the end, Silverbolt was forced to disengage Superion to keep him from destroying the human. Luckily, Ricky was more successful and managed to break the cerebro-shell's hold long enough to point Megatron at the drill and destroy it, ending the threat. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Aerialbots minds wiped marvel 22.jpg|thumb|Actually, a mind wipe would probably do him good.]]
After the near disaster at Hoover Dam, Optimus Prime had the Aerialbots shut down and their programming completely erased. Returned to a blank slate, he then inputted fully-programmed personalities for them with the Matrix before their next mission. It, uh... didn't help. In battle with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] as Superion, the Aerialbots were attacked by [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]], deactivated, and captured by [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} It was only when the [[Battlecharger]]s went on a rampage across America and Circuit Breaker required extra materiel to take them down that she struck a deal with her Autobot captives; in exchange for allowing themselves to be temporarily combined into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|battlesuit]] that she could use to defeat the Decepticons, they were allowed to go free afterwards. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

{{GIJoeTransformersfiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots all fall down.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Optimus Prime sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to back up Bumblebee as he investigated possible Decepticon activity at the unveiling of [[Power Station Alpha]]. They arrived just in time to see Bumblebee being blown away by the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team guarding the power station and combined into Superion in an attempt to retrieve Bumblebee's body. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Upon learning that Optimus Prime had died in battle while the Aerialbots were on their mission Superion immediately disengaged and returned to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} United with both G.I. Joe and [[Cobra]] against the Decepticons, who planned to use Power Station Alpha to destroy the world, Slingshot and the Aerialbots entered the battle and once more formed Superion, this time to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

''The Aerialbots would once again encounter Menasor at a [[Blackrock Enterprises|Blackrock]] plant. When they combined into Superion this time, Slingshot and the others discovered that Silverbolt suffered from vertigo, and horrified at his fear of heights being found out, he drove their combined form into a vicious, brutal fury.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}

''Following this, Slingshot and the other Aerialbots would come under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command to investigate enemy activity in a small East Coast town. Little did the group suspect that Jetfire had been tasked with undermining them throughout the mission in order to test their psychological limits. Eager to prove his usefulness, Slingshot rushed into a surprise attack upon arrival, forcing the rest of his team to follow suit lest he find himself out of his depth.''

''The Autobots were met with [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] [[Power siphon|siphoning]] electricity into [[energon cube]]s. The Decepticons' cache was detonated by a stray shot, and both Thundercracker and Skywarp managed to escape. Silverbolt then called upon the rest of his team to merge into Superion and catch Starscream before he too made himself scarce. Unfortunately, the Aerialbots' collective neuroses and loathing of each others' weaknesses made it impossible for Superion to focus on more than one thing at a time. Starscream escaped, though Jetfire gave the Aerialbots a positive review, having been unconscious during the combiner's poor showing.'' {{storylink|The Return of the Transformers}}

[[File:DarkStar SlingshotDisrupted.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|This is only the START of Slingshot's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day.]]
Following Optimus Prime's self-sacrifice, Slingshot and the other Autobots aboard the Ark watched as [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] tried and failed to save him. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Slingshot disembarked with the rest of the Earth-bound Autobots from the Ark onto Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where they witnessed a battle for leadership between [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. This was a moment of opportunity for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, who attacked Slingshot and the others on the moon's surface. Though the Decepticons struck a devastating first blow, Blaster and Grimlock managed to temporarily put aside their differences in order to lead their troops together. Though many Autobots were severely damaged, the Decepticons were successfully pushed into a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''At some point, the Aerialbots shot down [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] over one of Earth's oceans. Unfortunately the Decepticon was carrying a vital power source, requiring the Autobot [[Powermaster]]s to go down to the sea bed to retrieve it.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

Sometime later, most of the Autobots rushed to the [[Arctic]] in response to a distress call sent by Buster Witwicky. Unfortunately, this was a trap staged by Starscream, as the [[Club Con|Decepticon headquarters]] was located nearby. The Autobots were overwhelmed by the Decepticons, including Slingshot, who was first shot by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and very shortly thereafter blasted out of the sky by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]. Starscream used this trap as a diversion as he attempted to claim the nigh-infinite power of the [[Underbase]] for himself. The Autobots and Decepticons called for a truce and assembled three teams to wait for Starscream in three target cities. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were his first victims, wiped out in a single blast of cosmic power in the skies over [[New York City|New York]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

Along with the other deactivated Autobots aboard the Ark, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were eventually revived by the [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] super-energy Grimlock and the Dinobots recovered from [[Hydrus Four]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots the house that wheeljack built.jpg|thumb|left|"Alpha Velveeta Knuckle Underwear, you are cleared for take-off. When you hit that nuclear weapons plant... drop a bomb for me!"]]
Slingshot was present with the entire Earthforce team outside Autobot [[Earthbase]] when [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] unveiled his brand-new unbreachable defensive system. This was unfortunate, as Wheeljack had forgotten that, once activated, the system could only be turned off from the inside. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] elected to run the gauntlet and reach the shutdown console inside, and the Aerialbots provided air support for him. Slingshot and his buddies gunned down the [[Acid Bat]]s at the entryway, giving Prowl his chance to get through. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

In a later battle, Slingshot and his team formed Superion... and were quickly taken over by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|Inside Story!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In [[2008]], Slingshot was one of several Autobots deactivated by the [[Quintesson]]s when they invaded [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
After receiving reports from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] that the [[Quintesson]]s were up to no good on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. Encountering a [[Quintesson Cruiser]] above the planet, they formed Superion, who fired his jets at the ship's force fields. The resultant explosion not only damaged the Quintesson craft but also knocked Superion unconscious. He was recovered by Sky Lynx, who returned him to Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 13|The Energon Trap}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:ARageInHeaven! SlagSlingshotConsumed.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|Last Stand of the Jerks.]]
After the defeat of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Decepticons on [[Klo]], the Autobots split into smaller combat units throughout the universe. Once Optimus Prime and Grimlock learned of the threat posed by the second generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian army]], though, the Autobot forces reconsolidated under their command. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were first seen after the Autobots had retreated to an asteroid sanctuary for retraining. They were, um, outsmarted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] during the war games, and led into a Dinobot ambush. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} He was later seen fighting the [[Ethos raiding party|Cybertronians]] with his fellow Aerialbots on [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!}} In the final battle with the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]] on Earth, Slingshot was heavily damaged and then consumed by the entity alongside [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]]. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Shadow-leeches the war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Why does Furman hate me?]]
After Silverbolt was reformatted into a new [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-free body, he was reunited with Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots, flying scouting missions for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Cybertronian Civil Defense]]. They were recalled to base before they were able to stumble upon [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons, which may have been fortunate as Soundwave had [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] waiting for them. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Soon after that Slingshot and the Aerialbots flew alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] as he located Ultra Magnus, missing since his first bout with [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], and updated him regarding the arrival of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' and its invading army of [[Blitz Engine]]s above Cybertron. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots then joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Blades, [[Doubleheader]], [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]], [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]], [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] and [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] in attacking the ''Warworld'' directly, providing a distraction so that the [[Wreckers]] could sneak aboard. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

After surviving the battle against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his forces at the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Slingshot was killed by a [[shadow-leech]] upon his return to Cybertron. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===The Special Teams===
Slingshot was created on Cybertron, where Vector Sigma first ignited the spark of life within him.
Slingshot, and the rest of the Aerialbots were nearly convinced to join the Decepticons upon their initial alliance with the Autobots. This was due to a fault in the Aerialbots’ programming, present due to a sudden drop in the mega-computer when they were being created. The Aerialbots were sent over by Optimus to help the Protectobots defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Decepticons. Happening upon Bruticus and Menasor teaming-up to take on Defensor, the Aerialbots combined into Superion to even the odds. Bruticus fell early in the battle, prompting the Aerialbots to separate and give chase to Starscream while Defensor took over the fight with Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. Silverbolt suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots were unable to locate any sites on the ground, but a ghost of a radar contact at high altitude caught their attention. Forming Superion, they flew as high as possible and confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Battle Beneath the Ice===
[[File:BBTI-Slingshot+Skydive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left]]
Slingshot and Skydive assisted [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in apprehending the Battlechargers. The incident was captured on television.

When human scientists discovered a mysterious city beneath the ice of the North Pole, they placed a call to Autobot City in order to get the Transformers' perspective on the discovery. Slingshot, Skydive and Hot Rod were dispatched with the research team to investigate. On their way, the humans' research plane was shot down by a powerful laser, and the Aerialbots were unable to locate the craft in the terrible blizzard. They instead made their way to the on-site research team, only to happily discover that Hot Rod and their human friends had been saved by the [[city-dweller]]s themselves. While the [[Watcher]], leader of the city-dwellers, showed the humans and Autobots around their hidden home, monitor screens alerted the group that the Combaticons had arrived, and were investigating the crash site. The Aerialbots concluded that [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s orbital firepower was responsible for the crash, and flew out to engage the Decepticons in battle. Eventually, however, Autobot and Decepticon alike learned that the city-dweller were the real threat, and joined forces to vanquish the strange but malevolent beings. Slingshot rather reluctantly complied with the truce and allowed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and the Combaticons to leave without incident once the fighting was over. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
At some point in Cybertronian history, roughly around the time of the [[Dark Ages]], Slingshot and his Aerialbot comrades became a combiner subgroup, able to merge to form Superion. Because Superion and his fellow super-robots began causing too much sheer devastation during the war, however, the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]]s were signed by the various factions, prohibiting the use of super-robots. Combiner sub-group members could either join different factions separately (like [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) or remain together as a neutral, unaligned group (like the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]). What Slingshot and the Aerialbots chose to do is unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

[[File:DWPrimeDirective6 Autobots wanttheirheads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ah, crap. I didn't mean to free you, Slingshot."]]
In some unexplained way, the Aerialbots eventually made their way to modern 20th century Earth, becoming some of the few Transformers fighting on that planet who hadn't arrived via either the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' or the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Slingshot and his comrades fought alongside Optimus Prime and his crew until [[Operation Liberation]] eliminated the Decepticon threat in 1999. Tragically, they and the rest of the Autobots were believed destroyed following the explosion of the [[Ark II]], though in reality the ship was sabotaged by the rogue engineer-turned arms dealer Adam Rook, known as [[Lazarus]], and General [[Robert Hallo]], who planned on reprogramming the Transformers into the service of the United States military. The Aerialbots were some of the few Transformers who were not recovered by Lazarus for his reprogramming venture, now aimed at hiring out the Transformers to the highest bidder. Instead, they lay immobile in the Arctic waters until reactivated as Superion in 2002 by Optimus Prime, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots in their Superion form, battled the Decepticons in the Northwest Territories of [[Canada]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} and again in [[San Francisco]]. During the latter conflict, Superion was broken down into his individual components while battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} The Autobots were then tied up with steel girders while Megatron tried to convince Optimus to join him, purporting that humans were too morally bankrupt to be worth his efforts. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} But thanks to the interference of some humans, Slingshot and his team were freed and eventually reunified in order to intercept a nuclear missile (launched by General Hallo) headed for the California coastline. Superion, and by extension the Aerialbots, were destroyed in stopping the missile. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

Their remains were collected secretly by [[Earth Defense Command]] and held in Area 51. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
The Aerialbots were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. After joining the battle against [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons, Slingshot and the others battled the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], forcing them back. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] fell off a cliff, the Aerialbots combined into Superion and rescued them. {{storylink|Wolves}}

As Superion, they came under fire from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Trenches}} eventually succumbing to his firepower, and were destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1]] (cameo); [[Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Transformers vol. 1 #26]] (full)
[[File:AHM1 Slingshot.jpg|thumb|left|Optimus makes sure to put Slingshot in front of the charge at Megatron's [[fusion cannon]].]]
Early in the war, the Aerialbots responded to Optimus' rallying call for additional support against the Decepticons and fought against the Seekers in the battle that followed. {{storylink|Broadcast}}. Later, when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was awakened and went on a rampage in [[Harmonex]], Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots helped stop the giant by collapsing the city's giant central structure on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

Slingshot and Wheeljack used to listen to [[Nebulan]] rock operas together. Wheeljack thought that he had terrible taste in music. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

He briefly appeared among the Autobot troops fighting Megatron and the Decepticons on Cybertron in the distant past. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

[[File:StickTogether-Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
Slingshot was among the Autobots poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots worked crowd control on the Decepticons after Ratbat was murdered. He later followed Silverbolt's lead along with the rest of the Aerialbots in deserting Bumblebee's fledgling government. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

However, after they entered the wilderness, they were found by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who elected to use them as test subjects, exposing them to the mysterious energies that had previously been responsible for creating the "Deceptigod" combiner. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Initially, they began to succumb to rage and madness, but then, Slingshot and the others began to unify in purpose, hunting down Silverbolt, who resisted the process for longer. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

To cope, the Aerialbots' minds and bodies—like those who combined into the Deceptigod before them—spontaneously reconfigured of their own accord, fusing the five Autobots together into "The Superion". {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Dismissing the newborn combiner as insane, Megatron left Superion in the wilderness, using the data he had gained from the experiment to perfect the combination process and create a new version of Devastator. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

When [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] came looking for the missing Aerialbots, the prehistoric Autobots soon succumbed to the energy's effects as well and Slingshot, as part of Superion, rescued him from his pursuers. {{storylink|Night and the City}} With a sufficiently large number of Transformers now in one place, the energies Megatron was broadcasting became too diluted to have any effect, restoring everyone to their right minds, {{storylink|Second Exodus}} and Ironhide then led them all back to Iacon to help save the city from Megatron. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Slingshot, as part of Superion, grappled with the new Devastator and was able to bring him down after the death of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who was controlling him from afar, caused his mind to shut down. However, as Superion turned his attention elsewhere, the Decepticon combiner rose again under the control of ''himself'' and attacked the Aerialbot combiner from behind, tearing him in half. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}}

[[File:TheWorldOfTomorrow DeadSlingshot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|"I hate to speak ill of the dead, but... it's Slingshot."]]
After Megatron's defeat, Starscream seized control of Iacon and exiled those who would not renounce their factions from the city. Slingshot, as part of Superion, was allowed to remain in the city until he was repaired enough to make a decision for himself. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} However, Slingshot, who was badly damaged in the fight against Devastator, succumbed to his injuries and died. In order to repair Superion, Starscream recruited [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to aid in restoring the combiner as well as [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] to serve as his, and any other lost components', replacements. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Slingshot was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
Although Quickslinger was on the face of things an egotistical braggart, [[Rung (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Rung]] hypothesised that this was cover for feelings of insecurity, with his position in the Aerialbots key to his self-worth. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Quickslinger's bio}} Unfortunately Quickslinger fell in battle at some point, and Alpha Bravo was subsequently recruited to replace him. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Alpha Bravo's bio}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During his invasion of Cybertron, [[King Sombra]] used his magic to enslave many Cybertronians, including Slingshot and the other Aerialbots. As Superion, the Aerialbots attacked the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, but [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] broke through Sombra's mind control and forced them to de-combine. {{storylink|The Mightiest Dinobot}}

===Energon Universe===
With the last of the Autobot's harvested Energon, Slingshot was revived, along with the other [[Aerialbot (G1)| Aerialbots]]. He noticed that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was troubled. Optimus said the last of the energon had been depleted due to him using it to revive Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots. [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] then hugged Optimus, and then Slingshot and the rest of the revived Aerialbots joined Skydive in the hug. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}
{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 21|July 9 2025}}
[[File:TF2023_no21_slingshot_dead.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7|Woah, [[Prime Directive issue 6|deja]] [[The World of Tomorrow|vu]].]]
When both [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] start approaching the Autobots after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] disappeared,
Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots start shooting at the Decepticon combiners, and Silverbolt tells the Aerialbots to merge into [[Superion (G1)| Superion]]; then Superion crushes both Devastator and Bruticus with his feet. after Optimus Superion told the Autobots to climb on his back and fly to safety. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], having just reaquired his [[fusion cannon]], shot Superion's left arm. Slingshot came hurdling down. Optimus tries to save him, but [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] tells him that Slingshot is dead now. Megatron then proceeds to decapitate him.
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==Commercial appearances==
*Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots flew over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Stunticons. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*After being upgraded to their "Generation 2" bodies, the Aerialbots flew over some suburbs, greatly impressing a young boy. They then merged into Superion to duel against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Slingshot and the other Aerialbots managed to drive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] into a retreat after this twisted creation of [[Doctor Arkeville]] was unleashed on the world. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}} He and [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] foiled an attempt by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to resurrect [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Slingshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]

Slingshot has an annoying habit of doing very little and yet claiming the lion's share of the credit for any (group) victories. He's a braggart, one who talks a good fight but is only ever peripherally involved when the flak starts flying.
In truth, he suffers from cripplingly low self-esteem, somehow convinced he's less of an asset than his fellow Aerialbots. In fact, his teammates got so sick of his self-aggrandising attitude, they bumped him out of Aerialbot 'A' team.
Behind the bluster, though, Slingshot is loyal, hardworking and resolute, it's just he can't see those qualities in himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Strafe Bio}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Slingshot was a boisterous flier. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} The Aerialbots were among the many Transformers summoned to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]], where they provided air support and covering fire for other heroes. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who cares about my flaws? I'm the best toy of the franchise.]]
*'''Slingshot''' ([[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], [[1986]], [[1991]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-53'''
**''Accessories'': [[neutron rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Slingshot transforms into a white Sea Harrier jumpjet. While the other three Aerialbot limbs follow a standard design with similar proportions and parts distribution, Slingshot is unusual in that he is much, much thinner than the other jets (partly due to his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]), with stick-like arms and his front landing gear is mounted on his chest, as the Harrier nose cone on the toy is far too short to accommodate fold-down landing gear.

:As a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, Slingshot can be connected to any free arm or leg slot on Silverbolt to form Superion, and indeed can also combine with any other Scramble City combiner. However, his nominal placement is as the left arm of Superion.

:Slingshot, along with his teammates, were released in the [[1990]] [[Europe]]an/[[Australia]]n ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue series of Generation 1 toys.

:In [[Japan]], the Aerialbots were also later all made available again as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]''. The smaller toys cost 1000 yen (120 more than their original retail price!) and 2 [[Robot Point|robot points]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Slingshot at TFU.info.]''

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*'''Superion''' (Gift set, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-55'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot was also available in a Superion boxed [[giftset]], along with the rest of his teammates. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Slingshot''' ([[1990]])
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot, along with his teammates, was rereleased without changes in 1990 as part of the European "gold-boxed" [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Get a good look before he crumbles.]]
*'''Slingshot''' (Aerialbot, [[1994]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Slingshot was [[redeco]]ed in gold and silver with orange and blue tiger striped stickers on his wings which proudly proclaim his name.

:This toy is infamous for being [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|one of the most breakable Transformers toys ever released]]. If you still own it, never touch it again.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Generation 2 Slingshot at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
{{anchor|Henkei! Henkei!}}
[[File:Henkei-toy Sling.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's everywhere you want to be (AKA: eBay and numerous Japanese dealer tables in the "please take" pile).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Sling''' (Micron, [[2009]])}}</ul>

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Thunderwing (Classics)#Toys|Thunderwing]], Sling(shot) now transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-14 Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket that allows him to attach to compatible Powerlinx plugs when in vehicle mode... though its placement (sticking out of the back of the jet like a single thruster) can make for some awkward placement.

: Sling was only available by signing up for a [http://www.transformers-card.com/pre2/index.html Transformers-themed Visa credit card] through Pocket Card Co., Ltd. Sling was sent to those who got the Autobot-themed card, with [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Vorter]] sent to those who get the Decepticon card. Everyone braced for these being super-expensive to obtain on the secondary market, but in the end, apparently these got dumped to dealers in large numbers a few years later, significantly lowering the asking price.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Nightscream (Cybertron)#Toys|Nightscream]], [[Noise Effect]], [[Boltflash]], and [[Barrel Roll#Toys|Barrel Roll]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Sling/sling.htm More information on Sling at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsThunderwingMold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy QuickslingerKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2012]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 44'''
**''Accessories'': logo brick, built-up [[Deconstructo Blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, "Quickslinger" is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be converted into a tiny, tiny plane, and his pistol is built-up with extra parts in order to make it look bigger. He also comes with a 2x4 block with the Kre-O logo on the side, which he can use as a stand so he can look taller.

:He uses [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]]'s helmet and the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] wing-pack.

:Quickslinger's pre-production photography shows him with a black crest on his helmet, ''aka'' "exactly like Ratchet's helmet". This version also sports a slightly different chest decoration, and a burgundy tailfin and nosecone rather than the final version's red.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''

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* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': logo plate, built-up Deconstructo Blaster
:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Quickslinger's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. All of his light gray paint has been replaced with shiny silver.

:He also uses the revised Ratchet helmet, which has had the crest trimmed so as not to cover his eyes.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Quickslinger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, [[2013]])
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''437'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''808'''
***''Sword strength'': '''365'''
:Quickslinger is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I hope that [[The End of the Beginning of the World|comic book]] features me as the main character!]]
*'''Quickslinger''' (Deluxe Class, May [[2015]])
**'''4 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
:Hasbro's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' release of the ''Unite Warriors'' "Sling" figure is a redeco of [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] with a new head sculpt, renamed "Quickslinger" for [[trademark]] reasons. Unlike his ''Unite Warriors'' counterpart, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Quickslinger features blue eyes instead of show-accurate orange. His cardback bio contains a cute reference to his old name, citing how for his enemies, "there's a good ''shot'' they'll end up in a ''sling''."

:Quickslinger comes with a copy of "''Combiner Wars'' #3" (actually [[The End of the Beginning of the World|''Robots in Disguise'' #11]]). Along with [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|"Brake-Neck]]" (a similarly renamed Wildrider), he was released as part of a promotion named "May Mayhem" that, as far as its official United States release was concerned, was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth), the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]), and comic book stores that order through Diamond Distributors. It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You're gonna expect me to [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|crumble into space dust]] again? In your dreams.<br>But hey, the [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#GenerationsG2|big guy]] got some problems instead.]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet
:A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Quickslinger is molded in durable and flat gold plastic rather than the fragile swirly one seen in his original ''Generation 2'' toy, and he's packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].

:Similar to the "May Mayhem" single release of Quickslinger, the Superion "Collection Pack" was also a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars G2 Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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===''Unite Warriors''===
{{anchor|UniteWarriors}}
[[File:Takaratomy-uw-01-superion-sling.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Alpha Bravo]]? NEVER heard of that scrap.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, [[2015]] / [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''UW-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 27]], 2015 / [[February 23]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] and [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Sling (also identified on the bilingual packaging by his English name, Slingshot) is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy. His heavily-cartoon-based deco includes black lines painted on the top of his jet mode, mimicking the appearance of the joints for his cockpit and tail from the original toy that were included on his animation model.

: He can also transform into either an arm or a leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style combiner, or into [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]'s legs, but his nominal placement is as the left arm for [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]]. Thus he also comes with a large weapon that transforms into either a foot or a hand for the combiner.

: Sling was only available in a Superion multi-pack with the other Airbots, which was also reissued nearly four years later.
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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===''Titans Return''===
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Broadside comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures, with a representation of Quickslinger rather than Alpha Bravo) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.

===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], 2017)
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''
:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes five Airbot sprues, redecoed in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance.

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Slingshot.jpg|thumb|300px|I got my name back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Aerialbot Slingshot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*'''1 of 5: [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Slingshot''' (スリングショット)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[July 26]]
:*''Accessories:'' 2 double-barreled blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:"Aerialbot Slingshot" is part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class toys, turning from a cartoon-accurate robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Sea Harrier. He comes with two identical double-barreled blasters which can store under his wings in jet mode.

:His biggest feature, however, is his ability to transform into an arm (which involves bisection at the waist) to connect to the frame included with Commander Class [[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Silverbolt]] to help form Superion. Unlike the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Stunticon (G1)#Legacy|Stunticons]] before him, though, he can alternate between either of the combiner's arms instead of being confined to one. However, his nominal position is as the left arm, where his blasters can serve as additional firepower for Superion.

:Slingshot was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] and went up for preorder on [[December 10]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and Slingshot) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#37|Translation of Superion's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*The Canadian [[giftset]] of G1 [[Superion (G1)#Toys|Superion]] accidentally misspelled Slingshot as "Slingslot".
*In an [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|October 2009 question-and-answer session]], it was mentioned that Slingshot's name is "no longer available" and that various "replacement" Aerialbot characters such as [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' Airazor]] are designed "in memorium" {{sic}}. Either this is simply a particularly odd word choice, or Slingshot was at the time considered "dead" by Hasbro. Of course, the release of a new Slingshot toy instead of a replacement vouches for his wellbeing.
*Due to how Slingshot's legs and wings work on his original toy, his [[character model]] depicts his wings hanging off of his back with the rest of his jet mode [[kibble]], making for a rather unique design when compared to his fellow Aerialbots.
*Hasbro indefinitely losing the [[trademark]] "Slingshot" likely lead to the 2003 [[Storm Jet (Universe)|''Universe'' incarnation of "Storm Jet"]] being named as such. A 2009 [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|Hasbro Q&A]] confirmed this was the reasoning behind the 2008 [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' character "Airazor"]], precipitating several "Quickslinger" toys in the mid-2010s due to the trademark still being unavailable at that time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sling''' (スリング ''Suringu'')
*''French:'' '''La Fronde''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Parittya''' ("Sling")<ref>Hungarian Marvel Comics</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Vertic'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàngōng''' (China, 弹弓, "Slingshot")
*''Russian:'' '''Rogatka''' (Рогатка)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:RID11 cvrHAS.jpg|''Combiner Wars'' comic packaging art
File:EW-skin-Slingshot-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin on ''Combiner Wars''-based robot mode in ''Earth Wars'' mobile game
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
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[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
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[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
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[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]

Slingshot (G1)

2025-06-12T13:57:29Z

Sfiftyseven: /* Energon Universe */ Updated Slingshot's data entry in the Energon Universe.

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{{disambigm|Slingshot (disambiguation)|Quickslinger (disambiguation)}}
:''Slingshot is an [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TFU Slingshot.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|I don't care who you are. As far as I'm concerned, you're worthless.]]

'''Slingshot''' (aka '''Quickslinger'''<ref name="quickslinger">"Quickslinger" is a substitute name used by Hasbro since the name "Slingshot" is not available to them as a trademark (or simply not trademarkable), first used for a 2012 ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] (which was later re-released in 2016), then for a 2013 ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' figure and then again for the 2015-onwards ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' line. Thus far, the name has not appeared in any fiction outside the on-packaging [[bio]] [[micro-continuity]].</ref>) is a loud-mouthed, bragging jerk. Many believe that his annoying, self-aggrandizing, and abrasive personality is a cover for his insecurities over being the smallest and weakest [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]. Just as many couldn't care less and just wish he would shut up or go away. Surprisingly, however, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] turns a blind [[Sensor#Optical sensors|optical sensor]] to Slingshot's faults and is very supportive of him as he sees, and he might be the only one who does, that Slingshot is nonetheless a loyal and hardworking soldier, qualities that he believes merit his understanding and trust.

He can combine with his fellow Aerialbots to form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]].

{{quote|Now I'm the fastest, smartest, hottest jet you ever saw!|Slingshot|"[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Rob Paulsen]] (English), [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]] (Japanese), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese, "The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2", "War Dawn", ''2010'')|[[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese), [[Carlos Lladó]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Carlos Nieto]] (Latin American Spanish), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, ''Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2''), [[Imo Heite]] (German, ''Forever is a Long Time Coming''), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "Aerial Assault"), [[Olivier Destrez]] (European French, "War Dawn"), [[Garcia Júnior]] (Portuguese), [[Júlio Chaves]] (Portuguese, "War Dawn")}}

[[File:KeytoVectorSigmaPt2 Slingshot Motormaster.jpg|left|thumb|Optimus never realized dressing up as a Decepticon could be so cathartic.]]
Slingshot was created from an old carrier drone along with the rest of the Aerialbots by the [[Autobot]]s as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s answer to the newly created [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. However, Slingshot quickly made it clear that he didn't care for [[Earth]], the [[human]]s, or the other Autobots, and he certainly had no respect for his new commander, [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], whose fear of heights caused him to abandon Slingshot when [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] attacked him. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] threatened to install some humility programming into Slingshot via his fists on more than one occasion. However, Silverbolt was able to convince Slingshot and the other Aerialbots of the noble natures of the Autobots and humans. Slingshot even saved Silverbolt after the latter destroyed the [[Key to Vector Sigma]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:Slingshot war dawn 1.jpg|thumb|"Mr. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], can I have your autograph?"]]
Slingshot was once a major fanboy of the [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|jets]], and believed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] would be a real ''swell'' guy to have as a friend. He changed his mind while in [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s past, after seeing Megatron casually destroy the young [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]]. After that, he declared that Megatron will never be able to run from the Aerialbots, and they won't stop hounding him until he is finished. Man, he is such a [[Brawn (G1)|bandwagon jumper]]. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

Soon afterward, the Aerialbots helped spray [[Corrostop]] on the [[Statue of Liberty]]. When [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was kidnapped by the Stunticons and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], Slingshot led the pursuit, only for [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] to be zapped by Megatron's [[Lightning Bug]]. Later, when the Decepticons tried to destroy Lady Liberty to prevent the Autobots from mass-producing Corrostop, Superion soundly defeated Menasor and destroyed the Lightning Bug. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}}

[[File:AerialAssault Slightshot newchest.jpg|left|thumb|Probably not silicon.]]
While in the Middle East to help the local governments discover why military jets have been disappearing from hangars, the Aerialbots were lured into a trap by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and Slingshot was buried alive in a cave by [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. With his [[weapons console]] destroyed, Slingshot volunteered to act as a regular jet plane at an air force hangar in the hope of uncovering the plane-nappers. He and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] got more than they bargained for when they were dismantled by the Decepticon-backed criminals and smuggled across the border. Fortunately, they befriended a young boy named [[Jumal|Hassan]] who identified [[Ali (Sunbow)|Ali]], the ringleader of the plane thieves who was helping the Decepticons rebuild the stolen planes into [[drone jet]]s and had deposed the young ruler of the country, Prince Jumal. Hassan managed to recover all the parts removed from the two Aerialbots except for Slingshot's chest panel, but luckily Hassan borrowed the grill of Prince Jumal's Rolls Royce.
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During the subsequent battle between the Aerialbots and the Decepticons, their drone fighter jets and the [[Giant Purple Griffin]], Hassan snuck on board the Griffin to try and steal a weapons console for Slingshot, but was trapped when the Decepticon fortress took off. Weaponless, Slingshot bravely attacked [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] and came to Hassan's rescue. With his weapons restored, came to his friends' aid by causing [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] to trip with his tow cable. Superion defeated the Griffin and the Aerialbots blew Megatron, Bruticus and oil prices away by destroying the oil fields beneath them. Afterwards, Hassan revealed himself as Prince Jumal and assured his friend Slingshot that he would always consider the young Aerialbot a Rolls Royce. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

After the death of Megatron and the retaking of Cybertron, Slingshot and the Aerialbots became part of the Autobot Fleet. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and Spike were kidnapped to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], the rescue party alerted the Aerialbots to swoop by for covering fire and pick-up. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} When the Quintessons destroyed their own planet to get at the Autobots, the resulting blast wave destroyed the Aerialbots' ship, sending Slingshot and the rest hurtling through space. Although they clearly survived, Skydive, Fireflight and Slingshot were not seen after the explosion. They eventually impacted on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo]], and were rescued by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} In the Decepticon attack on Cybertron that followed, Slingshot was seen fighting alongside Perceptor. He used his sharpshooting skills to send [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] into a tailspin. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

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Before long, history repeated itself (literally) as Slingshot and the Aerialbots had another time travel adventure involving Alpha Trion, only this time it involved the ancient Autobot himself traveling into the present from the past, back from when he was merely A-3. The Quintessons were experimenting with [[Time Window]] technology when Perceptor and a group of Autobots came across their work. Summoned for reinforcements, Rodimus Prime arrived with Superion and the other Autobots to drive the Quintessons off the asteroid. As the time window was left open, a robot named A-3 materialized on the asteroid. It wasn't until after the Quintessons convinced the Autobots that the window needed to be closed for the sake of the universe, and A-3 returned to his own time, that Slingshot and the Aerialbots realized they had once again been in the presence of "the father of the Autobots". {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (episode)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

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Once, Air Raid led the Decepticon duo of [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and Cyclonus into an asteroid field where Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots were waiting to spring an ambush. The Aerialbots messed the Decepticons up pretty badly, especially after they transformed into Superion. Eventually, Slingshot and the others chased the Decepticons through a strange warp in space. This proceeded to have no consequences for [[Sandstorm (G1)|anyone]] [[Paradron|whatsoever]]. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots tried to stop the Decepticons' abduction of [[Octane]], and later showed up to stage an ambush for [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots were spending a relaxing day watching home movies on [[Teletraan II]] when things suddenly get serious, as the Autobots' computer off-handedly informed them [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was never destroyed in his last battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When they tracked Trypticon to his new staging grounds, Slingshot and the Aerialbots launched from [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], but the Decepticon presence in [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya|Carbombya]] was more than they had anticipated. The Aerialbots made a hasty retreat when confronted with overwhelming firepower, but soon returned with reinforcements and drove the Decepticons from Carbombya. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

After Scourge was possessed by the ghost of Starscream, he stole Metroplex's eyes and Slingshot and the Aerialbots were almost hit by friendly fire from the giant. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}} During a battle in space, Slingshot and the Aerialbots may or may not have been present. Superion, at least, was surely there on the planet [[Eurythma]]... sometimes. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}}

[[File:AutobotsCall.jpg|thumb|left|That's two down! Sorry, Blades.]]
After [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] took some hostile fire over the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Rodimus Prime dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. They were caught in a crossfire between the brain-addled Junkions and the Quintessons, who were responsible for messing with the Junkions' air waves, and their minds. Even after becoming Superion, the Aerialbots took heavy fire and had to be brought back to [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] on Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}} Later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were working with Rodimus Prime and Ultra Magnus in Europe to fend off the latest wave of Decepticon attacks. When Trypticon arrived, they played the bi-planes to his King Kong. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

Alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], Slingshot was one of the first Transformers whose energy was consumed by [[Tornedron]]. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

[[File:ReturnOfOptimusPrime1 SlingshotPunchesSilverbolt.jpg|thumb|Like he needs the Hate Plague to be a dick.]]
During the Decepticon invasion of Japan, the Aerialbots fought against [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] when he tried to derail a bullet train full of passengers. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}} Sometime thereafter, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were recruited by Rodimus Prime to rescue the body of Optimus Prime from [[Gregory Swofford|Swofford]] and [[Mark Morgan|Morgan]]. Unfortunately, this only meant they were among the first Autobots exposed to the [[Hate Plague]]. Despite the madness induced by the red dust, the Aerialbots were apparently still willing to form Superion. Superion ran amok, causing serious property damage, infecting [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], and taking several other Autobots out of action. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}} Slingshot and the others were eventually cured of the Hate Plague along with the entire planet when Optimus Prime unleashed the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons invaded Cybertron searching for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], the Aerialbots tried to stop them. Unfortunately, they didn't reckon with [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Slingshot was caught off-guard when the [[Six Changer]] jumped modes from winged wolf to armored carrier, and was shot down. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} The Aerialbots were next seen retreating in disarray from an advancing [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] as the battle on Cybertron continued. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} The Aerialbots were ultimately defeated and had their [[power pack]]s removed to help fuel the rocket engine the Decepticons installed on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
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=====Scramble City=====
Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched from the [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] project by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] to aid Optimus Prime in battle with the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] and [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Their aerial firepower frankly overwhelmed the marauding Decepticons, and sent them home with their transistors between their struts. On his second attempt, Megatron sent the Stunticons, who were considerably more successful in engaging the Autobots. Damaged in jet modes, Slingshot the Aerialbots chose instead to merge and form Superion. As Superion, they possessed scramble combining abilities, but so did the Stunticons when they formed Menasor. The Aerialbots were in the midst of reconfiguring their limb formation when Fireflight, being... well, a daydreaming idiot, mixed up whether he was supposed to be the right leg or the left. His indecision gave Menasor time to shoot him down, and [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] assumed the place of Superion's right leg instead, corrupting his programming. Slingshot and the others were trapped as Superion, literally fighting themselves, until Fireflight retook his place as Superion's limb. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}

=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masato Hirano]] (Japanese)}}
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Slingshot and the Aerialbots were stationed at Autobot City on Earth in [[2011]]. When Galvatron attacked Cybertron via the old [[space bridge]] network, the Aerialbots were summoned to Cybertron as reinforcements. They soon arrived with the [[Trainbot]]s and quickly joined the battle. Slingshot and his team formed Superion and battled [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and Devastator. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, the combined Aerialbots fought alongside [[Raiden]] and Defensor against the Decepticon combiners, and were nearly crushed when Bruticus collapsed a building on their position. They were bailed out by the arrival of the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]]. When Hot Rod began his search for the [[Matrix of Leadership]] on Earth, Slingshot and the Aerialbots returned to the humans' planet to assist him. They confronted the Stunticons in the desert, pitting Superion against Menasor yet again. The battle was so fierce it eventually carried them to the Arctic where Hot Rod was searching. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

Slingshot and his flying comrades joined the [[Triple Changer]]s in distracting the Decepticons long enough for [[Twincast]] to sneak inside Trypticon and gather data on the Madmachine. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} Sometime later, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were on a research vessel that passed near a [[Metamorphose|strange meteorite]]. The meteorite had been altered by Galvatron to produce gravity-warping waves whenever it detected metal, and so it send the Aerialbots and their ship twisting through space. Although the Decepticons tried to intervene, the Autobots eventually recovered Slingshot and his injured colleagues. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[File:HM9 Aerialbots charge with Superion.jpg|thumb|left|]]
Following a lengthy repair cycle, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were ready for action when Galvatron and the Decepticons laid siege to Cybertron one last time. Transporting to Cybertron from Earth, they raced into battle (on foot, for some reason). Slingshot and the team got the drop on the Stunticons when they merged into Superion, smashing and scattering the 'Cons before they could form Menasor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} As the fighting continued, the Aerialbots battled Abominus as Superion and later separated to trade blaster fire with the Stunticons. The warring only came to an end once [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s bombs blew up [[Vector Sigma]] and annihilated the planet. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

When [[buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]] attacked San Francisco, Ultra Magnus dispatched Slingshot and the Aerialbots to combat it. Although they made frequent bombing runs on the organism, the Aerialbots were unable to stop it. Only the arrival of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] and his powerful giant [[Transtector]] brought an end to the creature's rampage. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots were part of a strike team that flew to the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to disrupt Scorponok's gathering of Decepticons. They immediately formed Superion upon entering the battle. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

When one of Scorponok's Death Towers emerged in Washington D.C., Slingshot and the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate it. As part of Superion, Slingshot participated in the Autobots final battle with Scorponok's Decepticons at the North Pole. He lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

=====Metrowars=====
As part of Superion, Slingshot was stationed at [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] while it was under reconstruction after an attack from [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Unite Warriors''/''Legends''=====
In the 2030s, Slingshot and the Aerialbots deployed from Metroplex to put a stop to the Stunticons' latest bout of mischief. {{storylink|Today Is Us Stunticons' Annual Holiday Demolition Race!}} This led to a battle in which Superion battled and was defeated by [[Grand Scourge]], though he was saved by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], allowing the Aerialbots to escape. They went on to accompany Broadside to the [[Legends World]] and help him defeat [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who then started living with them on Broadside's giant [[transtector]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 53|Bonus Edition Vol. 53}} The Aerialbots later visited Metroplex, another visitor to this world, and hosted their annual barbecue party on his city mode together with their old friend, [[Jumal|King Hassan]], who Slingshot toasted with. {{storylink|Today Is Energon BBQ!}} {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Metroplex}} When the world was flooded by [[Tigerburn]], Slingshot watched from the safety of Broadside's ship mode as the [[Laser Beast]] took control of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], the Autobots chose to support the [[Selector]]s in their revolution against their human creators and masters. As a result, Slingshot and the Aerialbots abandoned their friend [[Jumal]] in the Middle East to reunite with the Autobot forces. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}} Despite this, when the [[Angolmois Energy]] began erupting violently around the world, Slingshot returned to Jumal to make sure he was alright. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}

====''TV Magazine'' comic continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Life Form Transformers'' comic=====
[[File:Slingshot-manga.jpg|left|thumb|Cheer up, baldy.]]
As part of Superion, Slingshot helped drive [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] away from a baseball field. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}} Slingshot was later ordered to stay at base while the other Aerialbots went on a mission to save some kidnapped Autobots, as Optimus Prime believed he might damage the flora and/or fauna of the area. His place on Superion was instead taken by [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], and Slingshot had to spend the rest of his day moping about it. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #6}}

=====''The Great Transformer War''=====
When the Aerialbots attempted to rescue Doctor [[Dalton]] from the Decepticons at Trypticon, they were repulsed by the awesome launching power of the Stunticons and Combaticons. Slingshot and his comrades were repaired in the field by [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] of the Protectobots, and then Silverbolt used his own launching power to deploy the Aerialbots in a high-speed flurry around Bruticus and Menasor, confusing the giant Decepticons long enough for the Autobots to escape with Dalton. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}

====Full Throttle Scramble Power!====
The Decepticons, up to their usual tricks, threatened to plunder Earth's resources. The Aerialbots pleaded with Optimus Prime to allow them to deal with their bitter rivals, the Stunticons, currently attacking a powerplant. Though Optimus was hesitant at first, the Aerialbots being new and inexperienced, he allowed them this chance to prove themselves. The two teams met, and quickly combined into their gestalt forms to do battle. Though Superion was initially crippled by the [[Omega Wave Cannon]], a new weapon controlled by the Decepticons, he held his own until the Autobots dispatched enough reinforcements to turn the tide of battle. As a coup-de-grace against Menasor, Superion dislodged Wildrider, acting as the combiner's right leg, and had Slingshot force himself into the Decepticon as his new limb. Menasor, unable to control Slingshot, was left unable to move out of the way as Superion defeated him with a dive-bomb kick. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Aerialbots second generation.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Yankee Doodle Floppy Disk, this is Foxtrot Zulu Milkshake, checking in at 700 feet, request permission to land."]]
''Thanks to his previous connection to the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] began experiencing dreams and visions of new Transformers, beginning with an etching of Superion he made without even being consciously aware of it.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''By sharing his visions with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], Buster was able to clarify the images and understand the future of the evolution of the Cybertronian race—amalgam model robots like the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]' [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], capable of a more-streamlined merging into a more powerful form.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''Together, Optimus and Buster witnessed a prophetic vision in which Slingshot and the other Aerialbots assisted the Protectobots in defending the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Combaticons and the Stunticons by combining into their gestalt forms. {{storylink|The Special Teams Have Arrived}} It was this vision which allowed Optimus Prime and [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] to conceive of and construct the Aerialbots.'' {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

[[File:MarvelUS21 RamjetSlingshotBONK.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.05|Is that why they call him Ramjet?]]
Working on a plan to reverse engineer the gestalt technology the Decepticons used to create Devastator, Optimus Prime and the Autobots staged a daring raid on the Decepticon base of operations, giving [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] enough time to digitally record the Constructicons' electrical transformation pattern for study. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} Working off that blueprint, Wheeljack successfully created Slingshot and the Aerialbots. During the new warriors' testing phase, however, the Autobots were alerted to a Decepticon operation at Hoover Dam. Only the Aerialbots were fast enough to reach the location in time, and so Prime was forced to send them into battle before their programming was completed.

As the Aerialbots arrived and engaged the Decepticons in aerial combat, Slingshot was blindsided by [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], who literally rammed him out of the skies. He recovered, but only to take another shot from [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]'s electro-blasts, and had to be rescued from a nosedive by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]].

The Aerialbots eventually turned the tide on the Decepticons and drove them off, giving them time to focus on the energy siphon which was the core of the problem. At Silverbolt's command, they merged into Superion and began dismantling the drill device. A problem arose, however, when [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]] controlled pawn [[Ricky Vasquez]] pointed [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (in his gun mode) at the giant Autobot. Because the majority of the Aerialbots were not programmed specifically to protect human life, Superion only saw a potential threat that needed to be eliminated. As the human fought against the Decepticons' control, Silverbolt too fought inside Superion's gestalt mind to protect the human. In the end, Silverbolt was forced to disengage Superion to keep him from destroying the human. Luckily, Ricky was more successful and managed to break the cerebro-shell's hold long enough to point Megatron at the drill and destroy it, ending the threat. {{storylink|Aerialbots over America!}}

[[File:Aerialbots minds wiped marvel 22.jpg|thumb|Actually, a mind wipe would probably do him good.]]
After the near disaster at Hoover Dam, Optimus Prime had the Aerialbots shut down and their programming completely erased. Returned to a blank slate, he then inputted fully-programmed personalities for them with the Matrix before their next mission. It, uh... didn't help. In battle with [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] as Superion, the Aerialbots were attacked by [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]], deactivated, and captured by [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]]. {{storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} It was only when the [[Battlecharger]]s went on a rampage across America and Circuit Breaker required extra materiel to take them down that she struck a deal with her Autobot captives; in exchange for allowing themselves to be temporarily combined into a [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|battlesuit]] that she could use to defeat the Decepticons, they were allowed to go free afterwards. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}}

{{GIJoeTransformersfiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots all fall down.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8]]
Optimus Prime sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to back up Bumblebee as he investigated possible Decepticon activity at the unveiling of [[Power Station Alpha]]. They arrived just in time to see Bumblebee being blown away by the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team guarding the power station and combined into Superion in an attempt to retrieve Bumblebee's body. {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}} Upon learning that Optimus Prime had died in battle while the Aerialbots were on their mission Superion immediately disengaged and returned to the Ark. {{storylink|Power Struggle}} United with both G.I. Joe and [[Cobra]] against the Decepticons, who planned to use Power Station Alpha to destroy the world, Slingshot and the Aerialbots entered the battle and once more formed Superion, this time to defeat [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

''The Aerialbots would once again encounter Menasor at a [[Blackrock Enterprises|Blackrock]] plant. When they combined into Superion this time, Slingshot and the others discovered that Silverbolt suffered from vertigo, and horrified at his fear of heights being found out, he drove their combined form into a vicious, brutal fury.'' {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}}

''Following this, Slingshot and the other Aerialbots would come under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command to investigate enemy activity in a small East Coast town. Little did the group suspect that Jetfire had been tasked with undermining them throughout the mission in order to test their psychological limits. Eager to prove his usefulness, Slingshot rushed into a surprise attack upon arrival, forcing the rest of his team to follow suit lest he find himself out of his depth.''

''The Autobots were met with [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]] [[Power siphon|siphoning]] electricity into [[energon cube]]s. The Decepticons' cache was detonated by a stray shot, and both Thundercracker and Skywarp managed to escape. Silverbolt then called upon the rest of his team to merge into Superion and catch Starscream before he too made himself scarce. Unfortunately, the Aerialbots' collective neuroses and loathing of each others' weaknesses made it impossible for Superion to focus on more than one thing at a time. Starscream escaped, though Jetfire gave the Aerialbots a positive review, having been unconscious during the combiner's poor showing.'' {{storylink|The Return of the Transformers}}

[[File:DarkStar SlingshotDisrupted.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9|This is only the START of Slingshot's Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day.]]
Following Optimus Prime's self-sacrifice, Slingshot and the other Autobots aboard the Ark watched as [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] tried and failed to save him. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} Slingshot disembarked with the rest of the Earth-bound Autobots from the Ark onto Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], where they witnessed a battle for leadership between [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. This was a moment of opportunity for [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons, who attacked Slingshot and the others on the moon's surface. Though the Decepticons struck a devastating first blow, Blaster and Grimlock managed to temporarily put aside their differences in order to lead their troops together. Though many Autobots were severely damaged, the Decepticons were successfully pushed into a retreat. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

''At some point, the Aerialbots shot down [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]] over one of Earth's oceans. Unfortunately the Decepticon was carrying a vital power source, requiring the Autobot [[Powermaster]]s to go down to the sea bed to retrieve it.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

Sometime later, most of the Autobots rushed to the [[Arctic]] in response to a distress call sent by Buster Witwicky. Unfortunately, this was a trap staged by Starscream, as the [[Club Con|Decepticon headquarters]] was located nearby. The Autobots were overwhelmed by the Decepticons, including Slingshot, who was first shot by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and very shortly thereafter blasted out of the sky by [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]]. Starscream used this trap as a diversion as he attempted to claim the nigh-infinite power of the [[Underbase]] for himself. The Autobots and Decepticons called for a truce and assembled three teams to wait for Starscream in three target cities. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were his first victims, wiped out in a single blast of cosmic power in the skies over [[New York City|New York]]. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

Along with the other deactivated Autobots aboard the Ark, Slingshot and the Aerialbots were eventually revived by the [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] super-energy Grimlock and the Dinobots recovered from [[Hydrus Four]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}

=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Aerialbots the house that wheeljack built.jpg|thumb|left|"Alpha Velveeta Knuckle Underwear, you are cleared for take-off. When you hit that nuclear weapons plant... drop a bomb for me!"]]
Slingshot was present with the entire Earthforce team outside Autobot [[Earthbase]] when [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]] unveiled his brand-new unbreachable defensive system. This was unfortunate, as Wheeljack had forgotten that, once activated, the system could only be turned off from the inside. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] elected to run the gauntlet and reach the shutdown console inside, and the Aerialbots provided air support for him. Slingshot and his buddies gunned down the [[Acid Bat]]s at the entryway, giving Prowl his chance to get through. {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}}

In a later battle, Slingshot and his team formed Superion... and were quickly taken over by [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]. {{storylink|Inside Story!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
In [[2008]], Slingshot was one of several Autobots deactivated by the [[Quintesson]]s when they invaded [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
After receiving reports from [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] that the [[Quintesson]]s were up to no good on the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] sent Slingshot and the Aerialbots to investigate. Encountering a [[Quintesson Cruiser]] above the planet, they formed Superion, who fired his jets at the ship's force fields. The resultant explosion not only damaged the Quintesson craft but also knocked Superion unconscious. He was recovered by Sky Lynx, who returned him to Cybertron for repairs. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 13|The Energon Trap}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:ARageInHeaven! SlagSlingshotConsumed.jpg|right|upright=1.2|thumb|Last Stand of the Jerks.]]
After the defeat of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Decepticons on [[Klo]], the Autobots split into smaller combat units throughout the universe. Once Optimus Prime and Grimlock learned of the threat posed by the second generation [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian army]], though, the Autobot forces reconsolidated under their command. Slingshot and the other Aerialbots were first seen after the Autobots had retreated to an asteroid sanctuary for retraining. They were, um, outsmarted by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] during the war games, and led into a Dinobot ambush. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} He was later seen fighting the [[Ethos raiding party|Cybertronians]] with his fellow Aerialbots on [[Ethos]]. {{storylink|Escalation!}} In the final battle with the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]] on Earth, Slingshot was heavily damaged and then consumed by the entity alongside [[Slag (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Slag]]. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Shadow-leeches the war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Why does Furman hate me?]]
After Silverbolt was reformatted into a new [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]]-free body, he was reunited with Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots, flying scouting missions for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s [[Cybertronian Civil Defense]]. They were recalled to base before they were able to stumble upon [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons, which may have been fortunate as Soundwave had [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] waiting for them. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} Soon after that Slingshot and the Aerialbots flew alongside [[Blades (G1)|Blades]] as he located Ultra Magnus, missing since his first bout with [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]], and updated him regarding the arrival of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' and its invading army of [[Blitz Engine]]s above Cybertron. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Slingshot and the Aerialbots then joined [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], Blades, [[Doubleheader]], [[Skyhammer (G1)|Skyhammer]], [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]], [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] and [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] in attacking the ''Warworld'' directly, providing a distraction so that the [[Wreckers]] could sneak aboard. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

After surviving the battle against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his forces at the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Slingshot was killed by a [[shadow-leech]] upon his return to Cybertron. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===The Special Teams===
Slingshot was created on Cybertron, where Vector Sigma first ignited the spark of life within him.
Slingshot, and the rest of the Aerialbots were nearly convinced to join the Decepticons upon their initial alliance with the Autobots. This was due to a fault in the Aerialbots’ programming, present due to a sudden drop in the mega-computer when they were being created. The Aerialbots were sent over by Optimus to help the Protectobots defend the [[Pullen Power Plant]] from the Decepticons. Happening upon Bruticus and Menasor teaming-up to take on Defensor, the Aerialbots combined into Superion to even the odds. Bruticus fell early in the battle, prompting the Aerialbots to separate and give chase to Starscream while Defensor took over the fight with Menasor. {{storylink|The Special Teams}}
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===Ladybird Books continuity===
When an Autobot salvage expedition was unexpectedly ambushed by Decepticons, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] became concerned that the Cons had developed a new form of surveillance. Silverbolt suggested his men perform a full scan of the area for any spy installation. The Aerialbots were unable to locate any sites on the ground, but a ghost of a radar contact at high altitude caught their attention. Forming Superion, they flew as high as possible and confirmed that ''something'' was out there in the upper atmosphere. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}}

===Battle Beneath the Ice===
[[File:BBTI-Slingshot+Skydive.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left]]
Slingshot and Skydive assisted [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in apprehending the Battlechargers. The incident was captured on television.

When human scientists discovered a mysterious city beneath the ice of the North Pole, they placed a call to Autobot City in order to get the Transformers' perspective on the discovery. Slingshot, Skydive and Hot Rod were dispatched with the research team to investigate. On their way, the humans' research plane was shot down by a powerful laser, and the Aerialbots were unable to locate the craft in the terrible blizzard. They instead made their way to the on-site research team, only to happily discover that Hot Rod and their human friends had been saved by the [[city-dweller]]s themselves. While the [[Watcher]], leader of the city-dwellers, showed the humans and Autobots around their hidden home, monitor screens alerted the group that the Combaticons had arrived, and were investigating the crash site. The Aerialbots concluded that [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]'s orbital firepower was responsible for the crash, and flew out to engage the Decepticons in battle. Eventually, however, Autobot and Decepticon alike learned that the city-dweller were the real threat, and joined forces to vanquish the strange but malevolent beings. Slingshot rather reluctantly complied with the truce and allowed [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and the Combaticons to leave without incident once the fighting was over. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
At some point in Cybertronian history, roughly around the time of the [[Dark Ages]], Slingshot and his Aerialbot comrades became a combiner subgroup, able to merge to form Superion. Because Superion and his fellow super-robots began causing too much sheer devastation during the war, however, the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]]s were signed by the various factions, prohibiting the use of super-robots. Combiner sub-group members could either join different factions separately (like [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]]) or remain together as a neutral, unaligned group (like the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]). What Slingshot and the Aerialbots chose to do is unknown. {{storylink|Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

[[File:DWPrimeDirective6 Autobots wanttheirheads.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Ah, crap. I didn't mean to free you, Slingshot."]]
In some unexplained way, the Aerialbots eventually made their way to modern 20th century Earth, becoming some of the few Transformers fighting on that planet who hadn't arrived via either the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' or the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Slingshot and his comrades fought alongside Optimus Prime and his crew until [[Operation Liberation]] eliminated the Decepticon threat in 1999. Tragically, they and the rest of the Autobots were believed destroyed following the explosion of the [[Ark II]], though in reality the ship was sabotaged by the rogue engineer-turned arms dealer Adam Rook, known as [[Lazarus]], and General [[Robert Hallo]], who planned on reprogramming the Transformers into the service of the United States military. The Aerialbots were some of the few Transformers who were not recovered by Lazarus for his reprogramming venture, now aimed at hiring out the Transformers to the highest bidder. Instead, they lay immobile in the Arctic waters until reactivated as Superion in 2002 by Optimus Prime, using the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

Slingshot and the Aerialbots in their Superion form, battled the Decepticons in the Northwest Territories of [[Canada]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} and again in [[San Francisco]]. During the latter conflict, Superion was broken down into his individual components while battling [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} The Autobots were then tied up with steel girders while Megatron tried to convince Optimus to join him, purporting that humans were too morally bankrupt to be worth his efforts. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}} But thanks to the interference of some humans, Slingshot and his team were freed and eventually reunified in order to intercept a nuclear missile (launched by General Hallo) headed for the California coastline. Superion, and by extension the Aerialbots, were destroyed in stopping the missile. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

Their remains were collected secretly by [[Earth Defense Command]] and held in Area 51. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
The Aerialbots were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. After joining the battle against [[Cobra]] and the Decepticons, Slingshot and the others battled the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], forcing them back. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] fell off a cliff, the Aerialbots combined into Superion and rescued them. {{storylink|Wolves}}

As Superion, they came under fire from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], {{storylink|Trenches}} eventually succumbing to his firepower, and were destroyed. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1]] (cameo); [[Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Transformers vol. 1 #26]] (full)
[[File:AHM1 Slingshot.jpg|thumb|left|Optimus makes sure to put Slingshot in front of the charge at Megatron's [[fusion cannon]].]]
Early in the war, the Aerialbots responded to Optimus' rallying call for additional support against the Decepticons and fought against the Seekers in the battle that followed. {{storylink|Broadcast}}. Later, when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] was awakened and went on a rampage in [[Harmonex]], Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots helped stop the giant by collapsing the city's giant central structure on top of him. {{storylink|The Illusion of Control}}

Slingshot and Wheeljack used to listen to [[Nebulan]] rock operas together. Wheeljack thought that he had terrible taste in music. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

He briefly appeared among the Autobot troops fighting Megatron and the Decepticons on Cybertron in the distant past. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}}

[[File:StickTogether-Aerialbots.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
Slingshot was among the Autobots poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots worked crowd control on the Decepticons after Ratbat was murdered. He later followed Silverbolt's lead along with the rest of the Aerialbots in deserting Bumblebee's fledgling government. {{storylink|Stick Together}}

However, after they entered the wilderness, they were found by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], who elected to use them as test subjects, exposing them to the mysterious energies that had previously been responsible for creating the "Deceptigod" combiner. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Initially, they began to succumb to rage and madness, but then, Slingshot and the others began to unify in purpose, hunting down Silverbolt, who resisted the process for longer. {{storylink|Night and the City}}

To cope, the Aerialbots' minds and bodies—like those who combined into the Deceptigod before them—spontaneously reconfigured of their own accord, fusing the five Autobots together into "The Superion". {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Dismissing the newborn combiner as insane, Megatron left Superion in the wilderness, using the data he had gained from the experiment to perfect the combination process and create a new version of Devastator. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}}

When [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] came looking for the missing Aerialbots, the prehistoric Autobots soon succumbed to the energy's effects as well and Slingshot, as part of Superion, rescued him from his pursuers. {{storylink|Night and the City}} With a sufficiently large number of Transformers now in one place, the energies Megatron was broadcasting became too diluted to have any effect, restoring everyone to their right minds, {{storylink|Second Exodus}} and Ironhide then led them all back to Iacon to help save the city from Megatron. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Slingshot, as part of Superion, grappled with the new Devastator and was able to bring him down after the death of [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], who was controlling him from afar, caused his mind to shut down. However, as Superion turned his attention elsewhere, the Decepticon combiner rose again under the control of ''himself'' and attacked the Aerialbot combiner from behind, tearing him in half. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}}

[[File:TheWorldOfTomorrow DeadSlingshot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|"I hate to speak ill of the dead, but... it's Slingshot."]]
After Megatron's defeat, Starscream seized control of Iacon and exiled those who would not renounce their factions from the city. Slingshot, as part of Superion, was allowed to remain in the city until he was repaired enough to make a decision for himself. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} However, Slingshot, who was badly damaged in the fight against Devastator, succumbed to his injuries and died. In order to repair Superion, Starscream recruited [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] to aid in restoring the combiner as well as [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Alpha Bravo]] to serve as his, and any other lost components', replacements. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Pursuing the AllSpark after it had been launched into space, Slingshot was one of the many Autobots that found his way to Earth. There, he participated in a great battle within a human settlement against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material===
Although Quickslinger was on the face of things an egotistical braggart, [[Rung (G1)#Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material|Rung]] hypothesised that this was cover for feelings of insecurity, with his position in the Aerialbots key to his self-worth. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Quickslinger's bio}} Unfortunately Quickslinger fell in battle at some point, and Alpha Bravo was subsequently recruited to replace him. {{storylink|Source:Combiner Wars pack-in comic bios|Alpha Bravo's bio}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
During his invasion of Cybertron, [[King Sombra]] used his magic to enslave many Cybertronians, including Slingshot and the other Aerialbots. As Superion, the Aerialbots attacked the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, but [[Spike (MLP)|Spike]] broke through Sombra's mind control and forced them to de-combine. {{storylink|The Mightiest Dinobot}}

===Energon Universe===
With the last of the Autobot's harvested Energon, Slingshot was revived, along with the other [[Aerialbot (G1)| Aerialbots]]. He noticed that [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was troubled. Optimus said the last of the energon had been depleted due to him using it to revive Slingshot and his fellow Aerialbots. [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] then hugged Optimus, and then Slingshot and the rest of the revived Aerialbots joined Skydive in the hug. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}
{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 21|July 9 2025}}
[[File:TF2023_no21_slingshot_dead.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.7|Woah, [[Prime Directive issue 6|deja]] [[The World of Tomorrow|vu]].]]
When both [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] start approaching the Autobots after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] disappeared,
Slinghsot and the rest of the Aerialbots start shooting at the Decepticon combiners, and Silverbolt tells the Aerialbots to merge into [[Superion (G1)| Superion]]; then Superion crushes both Devastator and Bruticus with his feet. after Optimus Superion told the Autobots to climb on his back and fly to safety. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], having just reaquired his [[fusion cannon]], shot Superion's left arm. Slingshot came hurdling down. Optimus tries to save him, but [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] tells him that Slingshot is dead now. Megatron then proceeds to decapitate him.
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==Commercial appearances==
*Slingshot and the rest of the Aerialbots flew over a barren, rocky terrain to meet against the Stunticons. Both teams combined, and their gestalt forms engaged in a no-holds-barred slug-fest. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Aerialbots and Stunticons|Aerialbots and Stunticons commercial}}
*After being upgraded to their "Generation 2" bodies, the Aerialbots flew over some suburbs, greatly impressing a young boy. They then merged into Superion to duel against [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Aerialbots and Combaticons|Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Slingshot and the other Aerialbots managed to drive [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]] into a retreat after this twisted creation of [[Doctor Arkeville]] was unleashed on the world. {{storylink|Nemesis Rising}} He and [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] foiled an attempt by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to resurrect [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-Slingshot.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]

Slingshot has an annoying habit of doing very little and yet claiming the lion's share of the credit for any (group) victories. He's a braggart, one who talks a good fight but is only ever peripherally involved when the flak starts flying.
In truth, he suffers from cripplingly low self-esteem, somehow convinced he's less of an asset than his fellow Aerialbots. In fact, his teammates got so sick of his self-aggrandising attitude, they bumped him out of Aerialbot 'A' team.
Behind the bluster, though, Slingshot is loyal, hardworking and resolute, it's just he can't see those qualities in himself. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Strafe Bio}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Slingshot was a boisterous flier. {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} The Aerialbots were among the many Transformers summoned to the [[Apex (RPG)|Apex]], where they provided air support and covering fire for other heroes. {{storylink|Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}[[File:G1Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Who cares about my flaws? I'm the best toy of the franchise.]]
*'''Slingshot''' ([[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]], [[1986]], [[1991]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-53'''
**''Accessories'': [[neutron rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Slingshot transforms into a white Sea Harrier jumpjet. While the other three Aerialbot limbs follow a standard design with similar proportions and parts distribution, Slingshot is unusual in that he is much, much thinner than the other jets (partly due to his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]), with stick-like arms and his front landing gear is mounted on his chest, as the Harrier nose cone on the toy is far too short to accommodate fold-down landing gear.

:As a [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and 2010)|Scramble City]]-style combiner, Slingshot can be connected to any free arm or leg slot on Silverbolt to form Superion, and indeed can also combine with any other Scramble City combiner. However, his nominal placement is as the left arm of Superion.

:Slingshot, along with his teammates, were released in the [[1990]] [[Europe]]an/[[Australia]]n ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue series of Generation 1 toys.

:In [[Japan]], the Aerialbots were also later all made available again as mail-away items during ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1991 (Return of Convoy)|Return of Convoy]]''. The smaller toys cost 1000 yen (120 more than their original retail price!) and 2 [[Robot Point|robot points]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Slingshot at TFU.info.]''

{{anchor|G1Superion}}{{anchor|Superion}}
*'''Superion''' (Gift set, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-55'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot was also available in a Superion boxed [[giftset]], along with the rest of his teammates. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Slingshot''' ([[1990]])
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:Slingshot, along with his teammates, was rereleased without changes in 1990 as part of the European "gold-boxed" [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissue line.

===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2 Slingshot toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Get a good look before he crumbles.]]
*'''Slingshot''' (Aerialbot, [[1994]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''A4'''
**''Accessories'': neutron rifle
:For ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', Slingshot was [[redeco]]ed in gold and silver with orange and blue tiger striped stickers on his wings which proudly proclaim his name.

:This toy is infamous for being [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|one of the most breakable Transformers toys ever released]]. If you still own it, never touch it again.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1994/Autobot/Slingshot/slingshot.htm More information on Generation 2 Slingshot at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (campaign item)===
{{anchor|Henkei! Henkei!}}
[[File:Henkei-toy Sling.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|It's everywhere you want to be (AKA: eBay and numerous Japanese dealer tables in the "please take" pile).]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Sling''' (Micron, [[2009]])}}</ul>

: A redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Thunderwing (Classics)#Toys|Thunderwing]], Sling(shot) now transforms into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-14 Tomcat|F-14 Tomcat swing-wing fighter jet]]. As a Mini-Con, he has a "[[Powerlinx]]" socket that allows him to attach to compatible Powerlinx plugs when in vehicle mode... though its placement (sticking out of the back of the jet like a single thruster) can make for some awkward placement.

: Sling was only available by signing up for a [http://www.transformers-card.com/pre2/index.html Transformers-themed Visa credit card] through Pocket Card Co., Ltd. Sling was sent to those who got the Autobot-themed card, with [[Vortex (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Vorter]] sent to those who get the Decepticon card. Everyone braced for these being super-expensive to obtain on the secondary market, but in the end, apparently these got dumped to dealers in large numbers a few years later, significantly lowering the asking price.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Nightscream (Cybertron)#Toys|Nightscream]], [[Noise Effect]], [[Boltflash]], and [[Barrel Roll#Toys|Barrel Roll]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Cybertron/Sling/sling.htm More information on Sling at TFU.info]''{{ClassicsThunderwingMold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy QuickslingerKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2012]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 44'''
**''Accessories'': logo brick, built-up [[Deconstructo Blaster]]
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the first normal wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, "Quickslinger" is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be converted into a tiny, tiny plane, and his pistol is built-up with extra parts in order to make it look bigger. He also comes with a 2x4 block with the Kre-O logo on the side, which he can use as a stand so he can look taller.

:He uses [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]]'s helmet and the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Starscream]] wing-pack.

:Quickslinger's pre-production photography shows him with a black crest on his helmet, ''aka'' "exactly like Ratchet's helmet". This version also sports a slightly different chest decoration, and a burgundy tailfin and nosecone rather than the final version's red.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''

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* '''Quickslinger''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': logo plate, built-up Deconstructo Blaster
:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Quickslinger's torso and face [[tampograph]]s have also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them. All of his light gray paint has been replaced with shiny silver.

:He also uses the revised Ratchet helmet, which has had the crest trimmed so as not to cover his eyes.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots 5pack Quickslinger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Air Force''' (Five-pack, [[2013]])
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''437'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''808'''
***''Sword strength'': '''365'''
:Quickslinger is a redeco of the [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]] mold. As such, he turns into a super-deformed jet with a spring-loaded transformation back into robot mode. He was available in a five-pack with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Fireflight (G1)|Autobot Firestrike]], and [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I hope that [[The End of the Beginning of the World|comic book]] features me as the main character!]]
*'''Quickslinger''' (Deluxe Class, May [[2015]])
**'''4 OF 5: [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
:Hasbro's ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' release of the ''Unite Warriors'' "Sling" figure is a redeco of [[Fireflight (G1)#Generations|Firefly]] with a new head sculpt, renamed "Quickslinger" for [[trademark]] reasons. Unlike his ''Unite Warriors'' counterpart, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Quickslinger features blue eyes instead of show-accurate orange. His cardback bio contains a cute reference to his old name, citing how for his enemies, "there's a good ''shot'' they'll end up in a ''sling''."

:Quickslinger comes with a copy of "''Combiner Wars'' #3" (actually [[The End of the Beginning of the World|''Robots in Disguise'' #11]]). Along with [[Wildrider (G1)#Generations|"Brake-Neck]]" (a similarly renamed Wildrider), he was released as part of a promotion named "May Mayhem" that, as far as its official United States release was concerned, was (at least in theory) a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers (such as [[Hasbro Toy Shop]], [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]], [[BigBadToyStore]], and Entertainment Earth), the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers (such as [[Toys"R"Us]], [[Walmart]], [[Target]], and [[Kmart]]), and comic book stores that order through Diamond Distributors. It was still available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets, though.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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[[File:Generations-Combiner-Wars-G2-Quickslinger.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You're gonna expect me to [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|crumble into space dust]] again? In your dreams.<br>But hey, the [[Silverbolt (G1)/toys#GenerationsG2|big guy]] got some problems instead.]]
*'''Superion''' (Collection Pack, 2016)
**''Accessories:'' rifle, individual Aerialbots guns/fists/feet
:A ''Generation 2''-themed redeco of ''Combiner Wars'' Quickslinger is molded in durable and flat gold plastic rather than the fragile swirly one seen in his original ''Generation 2'' toy, and he's packed along with the other Aerialbots (including [[Powerglide (G1)#CWG2|Powerglide]]), and sold as a [[giftset]].

:Similar to the "May Mayhem" single release of Quickslinger, the Superion "Collection Pack" was also a "shared exclusive" between various online retailers and the online storefronts of major "big box" retailers in the United States, but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWQuickslinger/quickslinger.htm More information on Combiner Wars G2 Quickslinger at TFU.info]''
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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===''Unite Warriors''===
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[[File:Takaratomy-uw-01-superion-sling.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|[[Alpha Bravo]]? NEVER heard of that scrap.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Superion''' (Multi-pack, [[2015]] / [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''UW-01'''
:*''Release date'': [[June 27]], 2015 / [[February 23]], 2019
:*''Accessories'': Rifle, gun/fist/foot
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] and [[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Takara's ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Sling (also identified on the bilingual packaging by his English name, Slingshot) is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy. His heavily-cartoon-based deco includes black lines painted on the top of his jet mode, mimicking the appearance of the joints for his cockpit and tail from the original toy that were included on his animation model.

: He can also transform into either an arm or a leg for any ''Combiner Wars''-style combiner, or into [[Godbomber#Legends|Godbomber]]'s legs, but his nominal placement is as the left arm for [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]]. Thus he also comes with a large weapon that transforms into either a foot or a hand for the combiner.

: Sling was only available in a Superion multi-pack with the other Airbots, which was also reissued nearly four years later.
{{CWFireflyMold}}
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===''Titans Return''===
*'''Blunderbuss & Broadside''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}
:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Broadside comes with tiny Aerialbot jets (specifically in the alternate modes of their ''Combiner Wars'' figures, with a representation of Quickslinger rather than Alpha Bravo) molded on a sprue; once cut off this sprue, the jets can be attached to his carrier and robot mode ports.

===''Legends''===
*'''Broadside''' ([[November 25]], 2017)
**''ID number'': '''LG53'''
:The ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' release of Broadside also includes five Airbot sprues, redecoed in a different shade of gray to match Broadside's cartoon-accurate appearance.

===''Age of the Primes''===
[[File:AOTP Deluxe Slingshot.jpg|thumb|300px|I got my name back!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Aerialbot Slingshot''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])}}</ul>
:*'''1 of 5: [[Superion (G1)#Age of the Primes|Superion]]'''
:*''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Slingshot''' (スリングショット)
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AOTP-05'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[2025]] [[July 26]]
:*''Accessories:'' 2 double-barreled blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Zhi6Y6EkU/ ''Age of the Primes'' panel] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Mark Maher]] at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] Day 1, recorded at the "Giant Peng Peng" (巨大化鹏鹏) BilliBilli channel.</ref>
:"Aerialbot Slingshot" is part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes|Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class toys, turning from a cartoon-accurate robot into an unlicensed approximation of a Sea Harrier. He comes with two identical double-barreled blasters which can store under his wings in jet mode.

:His biggest feature, however, is his ability to transform into an arm (which involves bisection at the waist) to connect to the frame included with Commander Class [[Silverbolt (G1)#Age of the Primes|Silverbolt]] to help form Superion. Unlike the ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Stunticon (G1)#Legacy|Stunticons]] before him, though, he can alternate between either of the combiner's arms instead of being confined to one. However, his nominal position is as the left arm, where his blasters can serve as additional firepower for Superion.

:Slingshot was revealed at [[Cybertron Con 2024]] and went up for preorder on [[December 10]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Superion and Menasor.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Superion & Menasor Set''' ([[February 6]], [[2023]])
**''ID number:'' '''37 & 38'''

:Released as part of the sixth wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (with his components [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] and Slingshot) and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (with ''his'' components [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]], [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]]) along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#37|Translation of Superion's Transformers Character Card]]''

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==Notes==
*The Canadian [[giftset]] of G1 [[Superion (G1)#Toys|Superion]] accidentally misspelled Slingshot as "Slingslot".
*In an [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|October 2009 question-and-answer session]], it was mentioned that Slingshot's name is "no longer available" and that various "replacement" Aerialbot characters such as [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' Airazor]] are designed "in memorium" {{sic}}. Either this is simply a particularly odd word choice, or Slingshot was at the time considered "dead" by Hasbro. Of course, the release of a new Slingshot toy instead of a replacement vouches for his wellbeing.
*Due to how Slingshot's legs and wings work on his original toy, his [[character model]] depicts his wings hanging off of his back with the rest of his jet mode [[kibble]], making for a rather unique design when compared to his fellow Aerialbots.
*Hasbro indefinitely losing the [[trademark]] "Slingshot" likely lead to the 2003 [[Storm Jet (Universe)|''Universe'' incarnation of "Storm Jet"]] being named as such. A 2009 [[Hasbro Q&A/October 2009: Answers|Hasbro Q&A]] confirmed this was the reasoning behind the 2008 [[Airazor (Universe)|''Universe'' character "Airazor"]], precipitating several "Quickslinger" toys in the mid-2010s due to the trademark still being unavailable at that time.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sling''' (スリング ''Suringu'')
*''French:'' '''La Fronde''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Parittya''' ("Sling")<ref>Hungarian Marvel Comics</ref>
*''Italian:'' '''Vertic'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Dàngōng''' (China, 弹弓, "Slingshot")
*''Russian:'' '''Rogatka''' (Рогатка)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:RID11 cvrHAS.jpg|''Combiner Wars'' comic packaging art
File:EW-skin-Slingshot-G2.jpg|''Generation 2''-themed skin on ''Combiner Wars''-based robot mode in ''Earth Wars'' mobile game
</gallery>

==References==
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[[Category:Age of the Primes Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Aerialbots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
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[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
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[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Mail order items]]
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[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Autobots]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Autobots]]

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2025-06-12T12:22:50Z

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Shredhead

2025-06-12T12:14:15Z

Sfiftyseven: /* Energon Universe */ Removed the spoiler for Issue #20 for Shredhead's page, due to it expiring.

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:''Shredhead is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Energon Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TF18Shredhead.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|It's time to live and learn.]]

The first [[Autobot]] warrior born on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in years, '''Shredhead''' is created from the combined [[spark|sparks]] of [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s clan, not only to bolster the forces of [[Elita One (G1)#Energon Universe|Elita One's]] resistance cell, but to also bring back hope.

{{bigquote|You guys ready to shred?|Shredhead|[[Transformers (2023) issue 18|''Transformers'' #18]]}}

==Fiction==
===Energon Universe===
After [[Starscream (G1)#Energon Universe|Starscream]] and the [[Decepticon]]s killed his clan, {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 6|Transformers #6}} Cliffjumper went back to the bombing site to collect the remaining spark energy of his friends. Storing their remains in a [[spark canister]], he buried the canister under the rubble, reasoning that the Decepticons wouldn't disturb them when there appeared to be nothing left.

Millennia later, after Cliffjumper had left Cybertron and headed for [[Earth]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Energon Universe|Optimus Prime]], then returned to Cybertron by accident, {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}} Cliffjumper went with Elita and [[Bluestreak (G1)#Energon Universe|Bluestreak]] to where his clan's sparks were buried, digging up the canister with the intent to use them at the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]]. While there were only pieces of each of his friends, and not enough to bring any of them back, Cliffjumper hoped that there was enough to create something new at the Well of Sparks, pointing out that Elita's resistance cell needed more warriors. Bluestreak agreed, suggesting that maybe a new Autobot could bring back hope to the scattered Autobot forces still on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 16|Transformers #16}} Despite her reservations with the plan, Elita eventually agreed with Bluestreak that the sparks in the canister was a gift, one that could be used to fight the Decepticons, and joined Cliffjumper's team to infiltrate the Well of Sparks.

While Bluestreak, [[Blurr (G1)#Energon Universe|Blurr]], and [[Warpath (G1)#Energon Universe|Warpath]] ran interference outside, Cliffjumper brought the canister into the hall and inserted it into the control console. Once the console determined the amount of sparks collected was enough to begin a creation event, with the push of a button the process started. The console's program scanned the remains of [[Carly (G1)|Carly's]] van for use as the secondary form, and with a flash of smoke the new Autobot stepped out of the Well of Sparks. First referring to themself as "We," then "I," they stated they recognized Cliffjumper from their past, prompting him to ask what the combined sparks of his clan was called. With a shield in one hand and an energy sword in another, the new Autobot declared their name was Shredhead. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17}}

Driving out of the Well of Sparks, Shredhead quickly saved Bluestreak from being eaten by crashing into [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]], then transformed into robot mode and cut apart Carnivac with their sword. [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] immediately tried to challenge them but lost his arms and guns in the process, prompting [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] to try and surrender. As Shredhead vertically cut him in half, Elita and Cliffjumper rejoined Bluestreak and the others, with Elita thinking that they may have just turned the tide. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 18|Transformers #18}}

After the battle, Shreadhead asks what Cliffjumper was looking at, to which he replied that he was thinking of a [[Carly (G1)|friend]]. Cliffjumper then asks Shredhead if they still recognize him. Shredhead says seeing Cliffjumper's face was like recalling a memory too hazy to make sense of. Shredhead then asks Cliffjumper about Carly; and Ciffjumper describes her and how she was the one that painted what's on the side of Shredhead's van [[alternate mode]]. Sensing Cliffjumper's worry, Shredhead urges Cliffjumper to go and rescue her. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}

==Notes==
*On the letters page of [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17]], [[Skybound Entertainment|Skybound]] editor Ben Abernathy stated that Shredhead had been in the pipeline for some time before their debut in [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|''Transformers'' #17]].
*Also in the letters page of issue #17, both Ben and [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] refer to Shredhead with they/them pronouns, and so this page refers to them as such.

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[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]

Bumblebee (One)

2025-06-08T12:07:19Z

Sfiftyseven: /* One film */ slight sentence change, since B-127 contributed to that scene.

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{{disambig3|Bumblebee}}
:''Bumblebee is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers One (franchise)|One]].''
[[File:Bumblebee (One).jpg|right|300px|thumb|"This is gon' be fun! We can stay up late, swappin' manly stories, and in the mornin'? I'm makin' ''waffles!''"]]

'''B-127''' works in waste management in the lower levels of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], and has done so for a long time. So long that he hasn't spoken to anyone else in a while, and the isolation's kind of getting to him—he's built himself a group of imaginary friends to keep him company, and he talks way, ''way'' too much to fill the silence. Even when he's unconscious. ''Especially'' when he's unconscious.

His name is kind of clunky, so he's been trying out a few nicknames, like '''Badassatron''';<ref>...which is pronounced '''''BADASSATRONNN'''''.</ref> for the most part, people just call him '''B'''.

Maybe he'll [[Bumblebee (disambiguation)|figure out something better]] eventually.

{{bigquote|It is so great that [[Optimus Prime (One)|you]][[Megatron (One)|'re]] here now. I can't wait to learn everything about you, and then tell you everything about me.|B-127 longing for friends|''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]''}}

==Fiction==
===''One'' film===
{{voiceactor|[[Keegan-Michael Key]] (English), [[Ryōhei Kimura]] (Japanese)|[[Dennis Schmidt-Foß]] (German, first trailer), [[Phil Laude]] (German, second trailer), [[Philippe Lacheau]] (European French), [[Julien Allouf]] (European French, first trailer), [[Patrick Emmanuel Abellard]] (Canadian French), [[Juca Viapri]] (Latin-American Spanish, main dub), [[Idzi Dutkiewicz Sánchez]] (Latin American-Spanish, alternate dub), [[David Jenner]] (Spain Spanish), [[Andrea Lavagnino]] (Italian), [[Juha Viitala]] (Finnish), [[Michał Klawiter]] (Polish), [[Myeong-jun Kim]] (Korean), [[Roman Molodiy]] (Ukrainian), [[Marcus Eni]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

For as long as he could remember, B-127 worked in waste management on sublevel 50. Deprived of anyone to talk to and left with only his garbage statues for company, B was overjoyed when [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] and [[Megatron (One)|D-16]] were thrown down to waste management by [[Darkwing (One)|Darkwing]] and proceeded to introduce them to his friends: EP-508, A-A-Tron, and [[Steve (One)|Steve]] (who is foreign). Orion accidentally beheaded Steve and discovered a beacon from the Quintesson war, broadcasting a message from [[Alpha Trion]] and giving coordinates on the possible location of the long-lost [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Deciding to investigate further, the trio climbed up the garbage chute and boarded an automated train headed for the surface. They were intercepted by [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita-1]], who headed for the front to report them to security. As the bots tussled, the train reached the surface and all four were thrown from it by Cybertron's shifting geology.

[[File:Transformers-One-B-127.jpg|left|280px|thumb|"Who are you calling Goldbug!?"]]

After a long journey full of nothing but B-127's babbling, the quartet arrived at an ancient cave containing the bodies of the Primes. Though the Matrix was nowhere to be found, Orion noticed that Alpha Trion's spark still flicked and revived him with one of B's energon cubes. Trion told them of how Cybertron's leader, [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]], was an imposter who had betrayed the Primes and made a deal with the Quintessons that allowed him to rule under their thumb. After giving them the transformation cogs of the fallen Primes, Trion told the four to leave while he held off Sentinel's trackers.

Forced to adapt very quickly to their new cogs, the group fought through Sentinel's forces to make it back to Iacon city and reveal the truth. However, they were caught by the former Cybertron [[High Guard]] whose leader, Starscream, demanded intelligence on Sentinel, believing them to be spies. D-16 remained defiant and seized control of the Guard from Starscream. It was then that Sentinel's enforcer, [[Airachnid (One)|Airachnid]], found them and attacked, taking B, D-16, and several Guard members to Sentinel's tower.

The false Prime revealed his intention to frame them as traitors and give them a public execution, but a siege led by Orion and Elita freed them. While D-16 attacked Sentinel, B, Orion, and Elita captured Airachnid and brought her to the broadcasting room, where B, ecstatic over his new battle mask and "knife hands" went a little overboard on the attack. Broadcasting Airachnid's memories and revealing the truth to the city, B and Elita watched in horror as a rage-filled D-16 turned on Orion, dropped him into Cybertron's core, executed Sentinel and renamed himself “Megatron” to the cheers of the High Guard.

B and Elita attempted to stop Megatron's rampage, but to no avail as they were no match for his powerful new form. Just then, Orion, reformatted by the Matrix into Optimus Prime, returned to the surface and defeated Megatron, banishing him and his followers from Iacon. Optimus, now the new ruler of Cybertron, stated that he would need B and Elita at his side, much to B's excitement. As Optimus used the power of the Matrix to make energon flow once more, B looked on as all the cogless miners were granted cogs and became fully autonomous “Autobots”, determined to defend Cybertron from all future threats.

Some time later, B went to see his old friends on sublevel 50 to share the tale of his adventure. After quickly putting Steve's head back on, B proceeded to show off his new knife hands, accidentally killing Steve (again) and A-A-Tron, to his horror. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

===''One: New Adventures''===
{{voiceactor|[[Humber Mirabal]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Crate Dodging Challenge: Last Bot Standing}} {{storylink|Battle Royale: Only One Shall Stand}} {{storylink|Can the Team Escape the Tomb?}} {{storylink|Bumblebee’s VLOG: Heroic or Hilarious?}} {{storylink|The Quintessons’ Hide and Seek Hunt!}}}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:EW-skin-Bumblebee-One.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1|]]
{{EWskin|"One B-127"|Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee}}
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==Toys==
===''One''===
{{anchor|MegaChangers}}
[[File:TF-One-Mega-Changers-Bumblebee-B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (Mega Changers, [[2024]])}}</ul>
:Released as part of the rebranded "Mega Changers" assortment for the [[Transformers One (toyline)|''Transformers One'' toyline]], this 12-inch Bumblebee/B-127 figure transforms from a robot to a Cybertronian car.

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[[File:TF-One-Mega-Changers-4pk.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|''' Bumblebee/B-127, Optimus Prime/Orion Pax, Megatron/D-16, & Starscream''' (Mega Changer 4-Pack, 2024)}}</ul>
:Mega Changer Bumblebee/B-127 was re-released in November as part of a [[Target]]-exclusive multi-pack with [[Optimus Prime (One)#Mega4pk|Optimus Prime/Orion Pax]], [[Megatron (One)#Mega4pk|Megatron/D-16]], and [[Starscream (One)#Mega4pk|Starscream]], $10 cheaper than the four individually.

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[[File:ROTB-toy-2in1-mask-Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Nomouthatron]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (2-in-1 Mask, 2024)}}</ul>
:The wearable transforming mask from [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mask|''Rise of the Beasts'']] was repackaged for ''One'' with no known changes.

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[[File:TF-One-Cog-Changers-B-127.jpg|thumb|It is easier to imagine an end to the world than an end to [[Drift (AOE)#Age of Extinction|this]] transformation scheme.|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (Cog Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Cog Power Change Bumblebee''' (コグパワーチェンジバンブルビー)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2024]] [[July 13]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''OCP-01'''

:Released as part of the first wave of ''Transformers One'' Cog Changers, Bumblebee/B-127 transforms from robot to Cybertronian car by sliding up and pressing a transformation cog shaped panel on his chest. Transformation into robot mode is done manually by flipping it like a switchblade. Unlike previous One Step Changers, he lacks any robot mode articulation beyond waggling his free-moving arms side to side.

:For Japanese buyers, Bumblebee is also available for purchase as a set with [[Optimus Prime (One)#One|Deluxe Class (Prime Changers) Optimus Prime]] in [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

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[[File:TF-One-Robot-Battlers-B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The Bee has wings]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (Robot Battlers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Energon sword, base
:Bumblebee/B-127 transforms from robot to Cybertronian car in only 3 steps and includes an Energon sword. The figure can be placed on a base to perform action moves by sliding the finger slots to knock an opponent's figure off of their base.

<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Cybertron Rush Battle: Hero-tachi no Tatakai''' (サイバトロンラッシュバトルヒーローたちの戦い, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[2024]] [[October 12]]
:*''ID number'': '''OCR-02'''
:*''Accessories'': Energon sword, base

:The Robot Battlers Bumblebee was released in Japan as part of a "Cybertron Rush Battle" 3-pack with [[Sentinel Prime (One)#RobotBattlers|Sentinel Prime]] and [[Alpha Trion/toys#RobotBattlers|Alpha Trion]].

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[[File:TF-One-Energon-Glow-Bumblebee.jpg||Welcome back, Goldbug!|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Energon Glow Bumblebee''' (Energon Glow, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Energon Glow Bumblebee''' (エネルゴングローバンブルビー)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2024]] [[October 12]]
:*''Accessories'': sword, blaster

:Released as a [[Walmart]] exclusive in the United States and a few other select retailers across different regions, Energon Glow Bumblebee is an approximately Deluxe-sized toy, albeit slightly larger than his below Prime Changers version. He also features simpler engineering, with a big portion of the toy's budget being instead dedicated to a light-up chest gimmick activated by pressing his stomach. His arm blade and blaster can be used on either arm and combined to store on his robot back/vehicle roof.

:His paintjob is noticeably more gold-leaning (and in turn, more screen-accurate) than most other Bumblebees in the ''Transformers One'' mainline. Keeping in line with the "Energon Glow" theme of the figure, his wheels, lower arms, and car roof are all molded in transparent blue plastic.

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[[File:TF-One-Prime-Changers-Bumblebee-B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ain't none of y'all old enough to go to the damn club!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (Prime Changers, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''TakaraTomy name'': '''Deluxe Class Bumblebee''' (デラックスクラスバンブルビー)
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[2024]] [[October 12]]
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''OD-03'''
:*''Accessories'': sword, blaster, chest cover
:Released as part of the Prime Changers line, Bumblebee/B-127 transforms from a robot to Cybertronian sports car in 15 steps. His chest plate can be removed to reveal a non-removable transformation cog. The blaster only attaches to his left hand, and the arm blade only to right unless combined with the blaster. The combined form is used to store the accessories on his robot back and vehicle roof, though they can also be attached individually if you want one equipped but not the other. Due to his particular conversion scheme, he can replicate the "car with arms" form he took while attempting to transform for the first time. He has a 3 mm flight stand port on his backside, only accessible in robot mode.

:His dark gunmetal, bright silver, and slate blue paint applications use glittery paint, while his plastic is pearlescent.

:While he appears to have a design flaw preventing his ankle tilts from working, this appears to actually be intentional. The tilt is necessary to lock his feet into position in vehicle mode, but due to the squared off socket for the joint pin, the feet become mostly locked in place in robot mode.

:Bee is the odd man out of the Prime Changers, being the only one who isn't roughly in [[scale]] with the rest. While having roughly the same mass as the other figures, his head, feet, and legs are about half again as big due to him basically being stretched to match their size.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:StudioSeriesTFoneBumblebee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Badassatronimus Prime]]
*'''B-127/Bumblebee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2025]])
**''Movie'': '''''Transformers One'''''
**Accessories: 2 Energon knives, 2 blasters, rifle
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Koki Yamada]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>

:Part of the ''[[Studio Series]]'' A-level assortment for 2025, Bumblebee is based on his appearance in ''Transformers One'', transforming into a Cybertronian car. He comes with blaster attachments and Energon blades that plug into them to recreate his iconic knife hands (the blades unfortunately can't plug directly onto his hands) , and a [[Tracker]] blaster.

:Bumblebee was first revealed on [[Thew Adams]]' YouTube channel on [[September 4]] as part of a series of related reveals leading up to "Transformers Day" on [[September 17]], [[2024]], when he was made available to pre-order.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers One===
[[File:TFOne B127 Halloween Costume.jpg|thumb|upright|150px|Now kids can troll everyone by declaring his other name over and over again!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''B-127''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:A children's product based on his appearance in the ''One'' film, the B-127 costume is comprised of a bodysuit and mask.

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===Yolopark===
{{anchor|AMKCogless}}
[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogless-B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Build-Your-Own Badassatron.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cog-less Bot Mode) B-127''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 3 pairs of hands, <s>Cog of Conversion</s> Transformation Cog, Jetpack, Welding Helmet

:Released as part of [[Yolopark]]'s [[Yolopark#AMK Series|Advance Model Kit (AMK)]] lineup, this B-127 is modeled after his Cog-less Cybertronian form, and he can be only completed by snapping the pre-painted pieces together. Aside from his hand parts, B-127 also comes with an additional Transformation Cog, an unpainted (and non-screen accurate) welding helmet, and a Jetpack accessory, though he is not seen using it in the film.

:Due to how B-127's empty Cog slot is designed, there is ''no'' absolute way to make him interact with the accessory.

:Like most Yolopark AMK kits, B-127's pre-assembled parts can also be detached, except for the pinned areas, making it generally easy to customize the kit if desired.

:B-127 can be bought in either the default-styled "gift box" or "tin box"-styled packaging. The latter can be purchased with the other three Cog-less figures as a 4-pack set with an acrylic standee.

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[[File:Yolopark-TF-One-AMK-Model-Kit-Cogged-B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''(Cogged Bot Mode) B-127''' (AMK Series Model Kit, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands, 1 pair of <s>Sword</s> Knife Hands, arm-mounted blaster, battle mask

:This model kit of B-127 is based on his cogged form, and he comes with an additional interchangeable Battle Mask, a pair of <s>Sword</s> Knife Hands, and a single arm-mounted blaster.

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===Blokees===
====Galaxy Version====
[[File:Blokees GV05 B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''B-127''' (Galaxy Version, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 05 - One'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 open hands, pistol, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:Released as part of the [[Blokees]]' ''One''-themed Galaxy Version blind boxes, B-127 is a 4.25-inch-tall non-transforming buildable figure based on his cogless appearance early in the film. He appears once in every case of nine boxes. Like the rest of his wave, B features an upgraded suite of standard body parts, with sturdier pre-assembled hinge joints and slightly more complex builds, such as the color-coded face and eyes introduced in the second wave. B also features a new pair of forearm parts with underslung peg holes (meant for placing the Tracker's arm-mounted guns) instead of being outwards on the side.

:B-127 includes the usual pairs of gripping fists and open hands, a laser pistol, and a two-studded connectable figure stand.

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[[File:Blokees-TF-GV-07-Cogged-B-127.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''B-127 COGGED''' (Galaxy Version, 2025)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Galaxy Version 07 - One Wave 2'''
:*''Accessories:'' 2 pairs of hands (Weapon-holding/fists, open-palm), alternate masked head, Stinger Blaster, Energon Knife, spare peg-and-ball piece, stand

:The seventh wave of Blokees' ''Galaxy Version blindboxed kits'' (and the second One-based) features a new kit of B-127 in his <s>Badassatron</s> Cogged form glory. He comes with only one Stinger Blaster that can replace either hand, an Energon Knife that can mount onto one of the forearms, and an alternate masked head. B-127 also features additional articulation, such as the double-sided ball joint neck, pull-out shoulder joints, and an inner waist panel that minimizes torso gaps.

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====Classic/Champion Class====
{{anchor|Classic Class}}
[[File:Blokees-TFO-Classic-Class-B-127.jpg|thumb|300px]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Bumblebee/B-127''' (Classic Class, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': TBD
:*''Accessories'': 2 pairs of hands (grip, open palm), 2 face parts (masked, unmasked), 2 Stinger Blades, Stinger Blaster, 2 figure stands, 2 energy effects

:Classic Class Bumblebee/B-127 is a 4.5-inch tall non-transforming Deluxe/Prime Changer-sized Gunpla-style model kit with some pre-painted parts on the runners. He also features a torso frame that lights up upon shaking (or at least ''lightly'' tap some areas on the torso), causing the eyes to glow for a limited time. Aside from the usual display stand and hand parts, B also comes with his pair of stinger blades, one stinger blaster, and battle-masked face. While the pieces are molded on a touch-gate runner for easy removal of parts without nippers or tools, the former is required for a cleaner cut.

:Intial runs of the kit come with a limited edition [[Elita-1 (One)|Elita One vehicle mode]] accessory.

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===Killerbody===
[[File:Killerbody-bee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.11|[[Super deformed]].]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (High-end Baby Figurine, 2024)
**''Accessories'': Stand, Mask, Hand Cannon, 2 Swords

:Released by [[Killerbody]], this non-converting super deformed Bumblebee features, light-up eyes, attachable weapons and shoulder and hip articulation.

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==Notes==
* Of all the main cast of ''Transformers One'', Bumblebee has the greatest connection to his [[live-action film series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|counterpart]]: his name being given as "B-127" is taken from ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', and his helmet design (with its large "cheeks" and movable "antennae") bears resemblance to his appearance in that film; additionally, his overly-talkative nature is a meta-gag about his "future" self being best known for not being able to speak. Conversely, his battle mask resembles his [[Bumblebee (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]]'s [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Toys|original toy]].
*Despite the name being an alias used on most promotional material and toys, ''Bumblebee'' is never referred to as such in the film itself, presumably to avoid confusing audiences who [[Bumblebee (film)|already saw him receive that name on-screen]]. That, or Cybertronians don’t know what bees are yet.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bumblebee''' (バンブルビー ''Banburubī'')

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:One-B-127-stock.jpg|Original miner body
</gallery>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:One Autobots]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]

The Philippines

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User:Sfiftyseven

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Sfiftyseven: /* stuff I have */

sfiftyseven, also known as S57, just likes lurking around wiki pages, removing spoilers on rarely looked at pages and clearing up past and present tense...stuff. A bit of a grammar police.
==stuff I have==
The [[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#AMK_Mini_Series|Soundwave]] for broke folks like me!

[[Quake_(G1)#Legacy| Quake]], had to ask very nicely for it.

[[Cheetor_(ROTB)#Beast Alliance| Cheetor]] was on clearance, so I had to get him.

Shredhead

2025-05-15T09:39:44Z

Sfiftyseven: /* Energon Universe */

{{factions|autobot}}
:''Shredhead is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Energon Universe]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:TF18Shredhead.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|It's time to live and learn.]]

The first [[Autobot]] warrior born on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in years, '''Shredhead''' is created from the combined [[spark|sparks]] of [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s clan, not only to bolster the forces of [[Elita One (G1)#Energon Universe|Elita One's]] resistance cell, but to also bring back hope.

{{bigquote|You guys ready to shred?|Shredhead|[[Transformers (2023) issue 18|''Transformers'' #18]]}}

==Fiction==
===Energon Universe===
After [[Starscream (G1)#Energon Universe|Starscream]] and the [[Decepticon]]s killed his clan, {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 6|Transformers #6}} Cliffjumper went back to the bombing site to collect the remaining spark energy of his friends. Storing their remains in a [[spark canister]], he buried the canister under the rubble, reasoning that the Decepticons wouldn't disturb them when there appeared to be nothing left.

Millennia later, after Cliffjumper had left Cybertron and headed for [[Earth]] with [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Energon Universe|Optimus Prime]], then returned to Cybertron by accident, {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}} Cliffjumper went with Elita and [[Bluestreak (G1)#Energon Universe|Bluestreak]] to where his clan's sparks were buried, digging up the canister with the intent to user what remains of them to bring to the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]]. While there were only pieces of each of his friends, and not enough to bring any of them back, Cliffjumper hoped that there was enough to create something new at the Well of Sparks, pointing out that Elita's resistance cell needed more warriors. Bluestreak agreed, suggesting that maybe a new Autobot could bring back hope to the scattered Autobot forces still on Cybertron. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 16|Transformers #16}} Despite her reservations with the plan, Elita eventually agreed with Bluestreak that the sparks in the canister was a gift, one that could be used to fight the Decepticons, and joined Cliffjumper's team to infiltrate the Well of Sparks.

While Bluestreak, [[Blurr (G1)#Energon Universe|Blurr]], and [[Warpath (G1)#Energon Universe|Warpath]] ran interferance outside, Cliffjumper brought the canister into the hall and inserted it into the control console. Once the console determined the amount of sparks collected was enough to begin a creation event, with the push of a button the process started. The console's program scanned the remains of [[Carly (G1)|Carly's]] van for use as the secondary form, and with a flash of smoke the new Autobot stepped out of the Well of Sparks. First referring to themself as "We," then "I," they stated they recognized Cliffjumper from their past, prompting him to ask what the combined sparks of his clan was called. With a shield in one hand and an energy sword in another, the new Autobot declared their name was Shredhead. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17}}

Driving out of the Well of Sparks, Shredhead quickly saved Bluestreak from being eaten by crashing into [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]], then transformed into robot mode and cut apart Carnivac with their sword. [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] immediately tried to challenge them but lost his arms and guns in the process, prompting [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] to try and surrender. As Shredhead vertically cut him in half, Elita and Cliffjumper rejoined Bluestreak and the others, with Elita thinking that they may have just turned the tide. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 18|Transformers #18}}

{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 20|June 11 2025}}
After the battle, Shreadhead asks what Cliffjumper was looking at, to which he replied that he was thinking of a [[Carly (G1)|friend]]. Cliffjumper then asks Shredhead if they still recognize him. Shredhead says seeing Cliffjumper's face was like recalling a memory too hazy to make sense of. Shredhead then asks Cliffjumper about Carly; and Ciffjumper descibes her and how she was the one that painted what's on the side of Shredhead's van [[alternate mode]]. Sensing Cliffjumper's worry, Shredhead urges Cliffjumper to go and rescue her. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 20|Transformers #20}}

==Notes==
*On the letters page of [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|Transformers #17]], [[Skybound Entertainment|Skybound]] editor Ben Abernathy stated that Shredhead had been in the pipeline for some time before their debut in [[Transformers (2023) issue 17|''Transformers'' #17]].
*Also in the letters page of issue #17, both Ben and [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] refer to Shredhead with they/them pronouns, and so this page refers to them as such.

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Nonbinary characters]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]

2019 IDW continuity

2025-04-28T14:00:54Z

Sfiftyseven: /* Collected editions */ Everything is now written in past tense.

{{nav-G1|logo=IDW Transformers Jan 2019 logo.png}} <br>
[[File:TF2019 04 cvrA clean.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

The '''2019 IDW continuity''' is [[IDW Publishing]]'s reboot of the ''Transformers'' series as a whole after the [[2005 IDW continuity]] concluded in November 2018 with the ''[[Transformers: Unicron|Unicron]]'' mini-series. This new iteration of IDW's ''Transformers'' mythos follows its predecessor by taking place within the [[Generation 1 continuity family]], and features the return of multiple of IDW-original concepts and characters mined from the prior universe and tweaked to fit into this new universe. The continuity came to a conclusion in 2022 due to IDW's loss of the ''Transformers'' license.

Unusually for a ''Transformers'' story, which generally begin ''in medias res'' with the Autobot-Decepticon conflict well underway, this continuity opens just before the outbreak of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]—the first story to do so since 2010's ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]'' novel.

==Main titles==
[[File:TFGalaxies 2 cvrB clean.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

===''Transformers''===
{{main|Transformers (2019 comic)}}

The primary comic written by [[Brian Ruckley]], ''Transformers'' opens on a peaceful, egalitarian [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] rocked by the first murder in living memory—a murder with far-reaching repercussions for both Senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]], his allies, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the conflicted leader of the self-styled [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s.

===''Transformers: Galaxies''===
{{main|Transformers: Galaxies}}

''Transformers: Galaxies'' is a spiritual successor of sorts to the ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]'' series that helped to flesh out the original IDW continuity. An anthology of side stories, each arc features a new creative team telling stories set far away from Cybertron.

===''Transformers: Escape''===
{{main|Transformers: Escape}}

The ''Transformers: Escape'' mini-series details [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s race to evacuate Cybertron's civilian population amidst civil war.

===''Wreckers—Tread & Circuits''===
[[File:Tread&Circuits 1 cvrRI clean.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
{{main|Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits}}

''Tread & Circuits'' introduces the fan-favorite [[Wreckers]] into the continuity, and re-imagines the team as an [[Autobot]] black ops unit who disguise themselves as thrill-seeking daredevils.

===''Transformers: War's End''===
{{main|Transformers: War's End}}

The four issue ''War's End'' mini-series focuses on the return of [[Exarchon]], an ancient villain from Cybertron's past.

===Other releases===
''[[Transformers Valentine's Day Special]]'' — a romance-themed one-shot released in February 2020. <br>
''[[I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream|Transformers Halloween Special]]'' — a horror-themed one-shot released in October 2021. <br>
''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]'' — a series-concluding one-shot released in June 2022.
{{-}}

==Collected editions==
Eschewing the standard trade paperback format, this continuity is primarily being collected in larger hardcovers, each containing twelve issues for the MSRP of $50 USD. From the second volume onwards, these collections mix together issues of both the main "Transformers" and the mini-series title that was being published at the time, collecting the entire continuity in both under a single banner and in publication order from the very start.

{{chapters|title=''Volume 1: The World In Your Eyes:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|#1]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|#2]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|#3]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|#4]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Five|#5]]
* [[Orion Pax: Free Fall|#6]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One|#7]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two|#8]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three|#9]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four|#10]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five|#11]]
* [[Nautica: Home|#12]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 2: The Change In Their Nature:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part One|#13]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Two|#14]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Three|#15]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Four|#16]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Five|#17]]
* [[Arcee/Greenlight: Run|#18]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Galaxies''</div>
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 1|#1]]
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 2|#2]]
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 3|#3]]
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 4|#4]]
* [[Wannabee, Part 1|#5]]
* [[Wannabee, Part 2|#6]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 3: All Fall Down:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|#19]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|#20]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors|#21]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|#22]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|#23]]
* [[Wheeljack: Orbital Decay|#24]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Galaxies''</div>
* [[Gauging the Truth: Part One|#7]]
* [[Gauging the Truth, Part Two: A Truth for a Truth|#8]]
* [[Gauging the Truth, Part Three: Moment of Truth|#9]]
* [[Storm Horizon Part 1|#10]]
* [[Storm Horizon Part 2|#11]]
* [[Storm Horizon Part 3|#12]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 4: Declaration of War:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[War World: Prime |#25]]
* [[War World: Awakenings|#26]]
* [[War World: Moon|#27]]
* [[War World: Hunt|#28]]
* [[War World: Titans|#29]]
* [[War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|#30]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Escape''</div>
* [[Escape Part One|#1]]
* [[Escape Part Two|#2]]
* [[Escape Part Three|#3]]
* [[Escape Part Four|#4]]
* [[Escape Part Five|#5]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Other''</div>
* [[Transformers Valentine's Day Special|Valentine's Day Special]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 5: Horrors Near and Far:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|#31]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|#32]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II|#33]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|#34]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|#35]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|#36]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Wreckers: Tread & Circuits''</div>
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 1|#1]]
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 2|#2]]
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 3|#3]]
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 4|#4]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Other''</div>
* [[Light/Star|2021 Annual]]
* [[I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream|Halloween Special]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 6: War's End:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part One|#37]]
* [[Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two|#38]]
* [[Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three|#39]]
* [[A Dust of Crystals|#40]]
* [[The Landscape of Fear|#41]]
* [[Radical Time|#42]]
* [[End of Time|#43]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''War's End''</div>
* [[War's End Part One|#1]]
* [[War's End Part Two|#2]]
* [[War's End Part Three|#3]]
* [[War's End Part Four|#4]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Other''</div>
* [[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron]]
}}

<center><gallery>
File:TF-IDW-2019v1.jpg|'''Volume 1''' – cover art by [[Cryssy Cheung]]
File:TF-IDW-2019v2.jpg|'''Volume 2''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v3.jpg|'''Volume 3''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v4.jpg|'''Volume 4''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v5.jpg|'''Volume 5''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v6.jpg|'''Volume 6''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
</gallery></center>

==Notes==
* 2019 IDW media features a staggering level of [[Show-accuracy|toy accuracy]], as a result of general agreement among artists to use contemporary toy designs as a consistent and accessible source of reference material.
* Every character based on a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], [[Micromaster]], [[Titan Master]], or [[Battle Master]] toy exists as a regular-sized [[Transformer]] in this universe.

[[Category:Continuities]]
[[Category:IDW (2019)]]

2019 IDW continuity

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The '''2019 IDW continuity''' is [[IDW Publishing]]'s reboot of the ''Transformers'' series as a whole after the [[2005 IDW continuity]] concluded in November 2018 with the ''[[Transformers: Unicron|Unicron]]'' mini-series. This new iteration of IDW's ''Transformers'' mythos follows its predecessor by taking place within the [[Generation 1 continuity family]], and features the return of multiple of IDW-original concepts and characters mined from the prior universe and tweaked to fit into this new universe. The continuity came to a conclusion in 2022 due to IDW's loss of the ''Transformers'' license.

Unusually for a ''Transformers'' story, which generally begin ''in medias res'' with the Autobot-Decepticon conflict well underway, this continuity opens just before the outbreak of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]—the first story to do so since 2010's ''[[Transformers: Exodus|Exodus]]'' novel.

==Main titles==
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===''Transformers''===
{{main|Transformers (2019 comic)}}

The primary comic written by [[Brian Ruckley]], ''Transformers'' opens on a peaceful, egalitarian [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] rocked by the first murder in living memory—a murder with far-reaching repercussions for both Senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]], his allies, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the conflicted leader of the self-styled [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s.

===''Transformers: Galaxies''===
{{main|Transformers: Galaxies}}

''Transformers: Galaxies'' is a spiritual successor of sorts to the ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight|Spotlight]]'' series that helped to flesh out the original IDW continuity. An anthology of side stories, each arc features a new creative team telling stories set far away from Cybertron.

===''Transformers: Escape''===
{{main|Transformers: Escape}}

The ''Transformers: Escape'' mini-series details [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s race to evacuate Cybertron's civilian population amidst civil war.

===''Wreckers—Tread & Circuits''===
[[File:Tread&Circuits 1 cvrRI clean.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]
{{main|Transformers: Wreckers—Tread & Circuits}}

''Tread & Circuits'' introduces the fan-favorite [[Wreckers]] into the continuity, and re-imagines the team as an [[Autobot]] black ops unit who disguise themselves as thrill-seeking daredevils.

===''Transformers: War's End''===
{{main|Transformers: War's End}}

The four issue ''War's End'' mini-series focuses on the return of [[Exarchon]], an ancient villain from Cybertron's past.

===Other releases===
''[[Transformers Valentine's Day Special]]'' — a romance-themed one-shot released in February 2020. <br>
''[[I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream|Transformers Halloween Special]]'' — a horror-themed one-shot released in October 2021. <br>
''[[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron]]'' — a series-concluding one-shot released in June 2022.
{{-}}

==Collected editions==
Eschewing the standard trade paperback format, this continuity is primarily being collected in larger hardcovers, each containing twelve issues for the MSRP of $50 USD. From the second volume onwards, these collections mix together issues of both ongoing titles, collecting the entire continuity in both under a single banner and in publication order from the very start.

{{chapters|title=''Volume 1: The World In Your Eyes:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part One|#1]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|#2]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|#3]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Four|#4]]
* [[The World In Your Eyes Part Five|#5]]
* [[Orion Pax: Free Fall|#6]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One|#7]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two|#8]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three|#9]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four|#10]]
* [[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five|#11]]
* [[Nautica: Home|#12]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 2: The Change In Their Nature:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part One|#13]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Two|#14]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Three|#15]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Four|#16]]
* [[The Change In Your Nature Part Five|#17]]
* [[Arcee/Greenlight: Run|#18]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Galaxies''</div>
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 1|#1]]
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 2|#2]]
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 3|#3]]
* [[Constructicons Rising, Part 4|#4]]
* [[Wannabee, Part 1|#5]]
* [[Wannabee, Part 2|#6]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 3: All Fall Down:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|#19]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|#20]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: Tremors|#21]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|#22]]
* [[Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|#23]]
* [[Wheeljack: Orbital Decay|#24]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Galaxies''</div>
* [[Gauging the Truth: Part One|#7]]
* [[Gauging the Truth, Part Two: A Truth for a Truth|#8]]
* [[Gauging the Truth, Part Three: Moment of Truth|#9]]
* [[Storm Horizon Part 1|#10]]
* [[Storm Horizon Part 2|#11]]
* [[Storm Horizon Part 3|#12]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 4: Declaration of War:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[War World: Prime |#25]]
* [[War World: Awakenings|#26]]
* [[War World: Moon|#27]]
* [[War World: Hunt|#28]]
* [[War World: Titans|#29]]
* [[War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|#30]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Escape''</div>
* [[Escape Part One|#1]]
* [[Escape Part Two|#2]]
* [[Escape Part Three|#3]]
* [[Escape Part Four|#4]]
* [[Escape Part Five|#5]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Other''</div>
* [[Transformers Valentine's Day Special|Valentine's Day Special]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 5: Horrors Near and Far:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|#31]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|#32]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II|#33]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|#34]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|#35]]
* [[Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|#36]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Wreckers: Tread & Circuits''</div>
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 1|#1]]
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 2|#2]]
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 3|#3]]
* [[Tread & Circuits Part 4|#4]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Other''</div>
* [[Light/Star|2021 Annual]]
* [[I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream|Halloween Special]]
}}

{{chapters|title=''Volume 6: War's End:''|align=left|content=
<div class="list-header">''Transformers''</div>
* [[Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part One|#37]]
* [[Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two|#38]]
* [[Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three|#39]]
* [[A Dust of Crystals|#40]]
* [[The Landscape of Fear|#41]]
* [[Radical Time|#42]]
* [[End of Time|#43]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''War's End''</div>
* [[War's End Part One|#1]]
* [[War's End Part Two|#2]]
* [[War's End Part Three|#3]]
* [[War's End Part Four|#4]]
<br/><div class="list-header">''Other''</div>
* [[Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron]]
}}

<center><gallery>
File:TF-IDW-2019v1.jpg|'''Volume 1''' – cover art by [[Cryssy Cheung]]
File:TF-IDW-2019v2.jpg|'''Volume 2''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v3.jpg|'''Volume 3''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v4.jpg|'''Volume 4''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v5.jpg|'''Volume 5''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
File:TF-IDW-2019v6.jpg|'''Volume 6''' – cover art by Cryssy Cheung
</gallery></center>

==Notes==
* 2019 IDW media features a staggering level of [[Show-accuracy|toy accuracy]], as a result of general agreement among artists to use contemporary toy designs as a consistent and accessible source of reference material.
* Every character based on a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]], [[Micromaster]], [[Titan Master]], or [[Battle Master]] toy exists as a regular-sized [[Transformer]] in this universe.

[[Category:Continuities]]
[[Category:IDW (2019)]]

User:Sfiftyseven

2025-04-28T13:46:38Z

Sfiftyseven:

sfiftyseven, also known as S57, just likes lurking around wiki pages, removing spoilers on rarely looked at pages and clearing up past and present tense...stuff. A bit of a grammar police.
==stuff I have==
The [[Soundwave_(G1)/merchandise#AMK_Mini_Series|Soundwave]] for broke folks like me!
[[Quake_(G1)#Legacy| Quake]], had to ask very nicely for it. (I'm unemployed.)

User:Sfiftyseven

2025-04-28T04:28:03Z

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sfiftyseven, also known as S57, just likes lurking around wiki pages, removing spoilers on rarely looked at pages and clearing up past and present tense...stuff.

Brian Ruckley

2025-04-28T03:30:10Z

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[[Image:Brian_Ruckley_Portrait_Photo.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Stuff like that]]
'''Brian Ruckley''' (born [[1966]]) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] fantasy novelist based in Edinburgh. The author of ''The Godless World'' novel trilogy, Ruckley started working with [[IDW Publishing]] in 2013 for a reboot of ''Rogue Trooper'', and a couple years later he penned a ''Highlander'' comic. Ruckley had joined the ''Transformers'' brand in 2019 to write IDW Publishing's reboot of the [[Transformers (2019 comic)|''Transformers'' comic series]] that happened the same year.

==Writer==
===IDW Publishing===
*''[[Transformers (2019 comic)|Transformers]]''
*''[[Transformers: Escape]]''
*''[[Transformers: War's End]]''

==Notes==
*Ruckley is a noted wildlife enthusiast, even hosting a nature podcast called ''[http://thewildepisode.com/ The Wild Episode]''. This has clearly influenced his work on ''Transformers''—his Cybertron features many more organic life forms than most previous incarnations of the metal planet.
*Apparently, the character he finds hardest to write is [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]—it is occasionally difficult to marry the character's voice and personality.<ref>Brian Ruckley at TFNation 2019</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.brianruckley.com/ Official site]
*[https://twitter.com/Brian_Ruckley Twitter account]
*{{w|Brian Ruckley|Wikipedia page}}

===Interviews===
*January 2019—[https://westfieldcomics.com/blog/2019/01/24/interview-brian-ruckley-on-idws-transformers/ Westfield Comics]
*March 2019—[https://doomrocket.com/10-things-brian-ruckley-angel-hernandez-transformers/ DoomRocket] (with [[Angel Hernandez]])
*March 2019—[http://web.archive.org/web/20190308034845/https://www.newsarama.com/44214-transformers-1-relaunch.html Newsarama]
*March 2019—[https://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2019/03/alt-mode-special-8 TransMissions] ([https://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2019/03/alt-mode-special-8-brian-ruckley-transcript transcript])
*August 2019—[https://moonbase2.libsyn.com/moonbase-2-interview-brian-ruckley Moonbase 2]
*August 2019—[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/transformers-2019-panel-transcript-with-brian-ruckley-artists.1180051/ TFNation (transcript)]
*February 2020—[https://scpod.net/brian-ruckley-talks-idws-transformers/ Spoiler Country]
*May 2020—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwqy-aVR10Y WonderCon@Home] (with [[John Barber]], [[David Mariotte]], [[Sam Maggs]], and [[Simon Furman]])
*July 2021—[https://anchor.fm/transformerspodden/episodes/Interview-with-Brian-Ruckley-e13p7hq Transformerspodden]
*February 2022—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l7NOkkZMKw IDW Publishing]
*August 2022—[https://tf.spacestation-online.com/media-menu/convention-videos/tfnation/tfnation-2022-august-12th-august-14th/august-14th-brian-ruckley/ TFNation] (dead link)
*August 2022—[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FpdWAyptjfXB4_o3Vzi1ln05VpW9NeBg/view?usp=sharing TFNation] (with [[Simon Furman]], [[Nick Roche]], [[James Roberts]], and [[Jack Lawrence]])

[[Category:IDW Publishing]]
[[Category:Writers]]

Cyclonus (G1)

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:''Cyclonus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:CyclonusPioneerDVD1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|We have met the cyclone and it is us.]]
Among the Decepticons, finding a genuinely loyal and competent [[second-in-command]] is a near [[Starscream (G1)|impossibility]]. '''Cyclonus''' is the exception to that rule. Created by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Cyclonus is a being whose loyalty to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticon cause is so intense as to exclude most other emotions and interests from his mind. He is dedicated to destruction in his leader's name.

He also has brains to back up that dedication, power to enforce Galvatron's will, and the initiative to form plans and get them done. Cyclonus could easily rule the Decepticons himself if he so desired, either as a power behind the throne or directly overthrowing his psychotic master. His responses to any suggestions that he do so? "All hail Galvatron!"

It's really amazing that he's so loyal, when one considers that he alternates with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] as Galvatron's personal punching bag.

{{bigquote|Galvatron! Why would you attack me, your most loyal soldier?|Cyclonus|"[[The Killing Jar (episode)|The Killing Jar]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Cyclonus toon.jpg|left|thumb]]
{{main|Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
Created in [[2005]] from the remains of a battle damaged Decepticon, Cyclonus instantly became [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s loyal second-in-command. When his leader became brain-damaged in [[2006]], Cyclonus continued to serve him faithfully, save for a brief attempt to admit him to a sanitarium planet for counseling. Cyclonus later journeyed to the planet [[Nebulos]] and, allying himself with the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], became a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]].

In a splinter timeline, Cyclonus did not become a Targetmaster, and in [[2011]], found himself falling from Galvatron's good graces in the wake of the advent of the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. Following Galvatron's demise, Cyclonus mourned his fallen leader, only to become possessed by the will of [[Galvatron II]], an alternate universe incarnation of his former master. Following a battle with Unicron, Cyclonus was purged of Galvatron II's spirit and resolved to stop worshipping Galvatron and instead become as powerful as him.
{{-}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Cyclonustarget2006.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|What once had been a misread movie script was now dumb-sounding canon!]]
In ''the 2006 of'' a future timeline, Cyclonus was a creation of Unicron, {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} ''remade from the body of the dispatched Decepticon [[Life Spark]]'', {{storylink|Target: 2006}} so that he could serve as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s personal ship. Tasked with tracking down the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership]] by their dark master, Galvatron, Cyclonus, and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] first stopped by [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so that Galvatron could eliminate [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and secure his position as leader of the Decepticons. There, the trio witnessed Unicron consume Cybertron's moons, which enraged Galvatron until Unicron tortured him back into servitude. On their master's orders, the Decepticons then headed for [[Earth]] and attacked [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s Autobots as they were attempting to make their way off-planet. The Autobots' trickery led the Decepticons into believing that they successfully destroyed their opponent, while in reality they only managed to detonate an empty portion of Ultra Magnus's starship. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}} ''Following this, Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge [[Time travel|traveled back in time]] to [[1986]] as part of a plan to free themselves from Unicron's control by constructing a massive cannon that would destroy him upon their return to the future. The three Unicronian Decepticons proved themselves almost invincible in the face of the Autobots' attacks, but were finally defeated when Galvatron was duped into believing he was trapped in a temporal paradox, and returned to his own time to live out the remaining events of Unicron's design.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

[[File:Cyclonuspullsthebeardy.jpg|thumb|Sure, yanking Scourge's beard is funny, but wait till you see what they do with Cyclonus's ears.]]
''Back in his own time,'' Cyclonus served once more as Galvatron's personal transport when he headed to the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]] to snatch the Matrix away from Ultra Magnus. Though Galvatron was unable to use the Autobot bauble's power against Unicron, the Decepticons were freed from Unicron's control when his destruction was dealt out at the hands of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Final Battle!}} ''After this, Galvatron transported himself back in time to [[1987]], leaving Cyclonus and Scourge in the future, under [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s command. The duo were attacked by the freelance peace-keeping agent, [[Death's Head (G1)|Death's Head]], who was seeking the bounty on Galvatron’s head, and Cyclonus revealed Galvatron’s whereabouts to him.'' {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}} ''Later, Shockwave hired Death’s Head to kill Rodimus Prime, but Cyclonus and Scourge interfered with the job as they sought to kill Rodimus first, in order to reclaim their lost standing amongst the Decepticons.'' {{storylink|Headhunt}} ''This did not please Death’s Head, and consequently, he willingly accepted a contract from Rodimus to hunt down Cyclonus and Scourge, eventually tracking them down to the planet of Junk as [[2008]] dawned. Before he could finish the job, however, all three of them fell under the mind-controlling influence of Unicron, whose disembodied head had survived the destruction of his body and had landed on the planet, where he was having the native Junkions construct a new body for him.''

''Under Unicron's control, Cyclonus and Scourge killed Shockwave and became Decepticon leaders, reigniting the stalemated Cybertronian war to a furious degree to cover Unicron's actions. Death's Head, however, was able to fight the mind control and work with the Autobots long enough to stop the chaos-bringer's plan. As explosions destroyed Unicron, Death's Head tackled Cyclonus and Scourge, pushing them through a [[time portal]] Unicron had built, promising to kill them another time. Cyclonus and Scourge were hurled into the past of Cybertron by the portal, where they came under the command of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

[[File:Scourge scorponok cyclonus marvel uk 151.jpg|left|thumb|He's from the future and knows a lot about history.]]
Cyclonus and Scourge traveled with Scorponok and several other Decepticons to the peaceful planet [[Nebulos]] in pursuit of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s Autobots. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} After Scorponok and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] were defeated by the new Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], the Nebulan [[Vorath]] attempted to duplicate the technology on the Decepticons. Cyclonus was partnered with [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]], a Nebulan recruit who had been bio-mechanically engineered to be able to transform into his weapon. Cyclonus was soon presented with an opportunity to test his new Targetmaster abilities when some Autobot Headmaster prisoners escaped. The fury of the battle destroyed the city of [[Koraja]], culminating in Fortress Maximus knocking down Cyclonus and the other Decepticon Targetmasters with part of a beloved fountain. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

''At some point afterwards, Cyclonus and the other Decepticon Targetmasters lay in ambush for the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] at the [[Fortress of Despair]] where they had the Autobot Targetmasters held captive. However, once Scorponok had abducted [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] to study the Headmaster process further the remaining Headmasters were able to free their Targetmaster comrades and turn the tables on the Decepticons.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

Ultimately, Cyclonus and Scorponok's Decepticons followed the Autobots off Nebulos to Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:Cyclonuskronk.jpg|thumb|Back-seat driver!]]
''Once there, Cyclonus and Scourge sought out Galvatron, and arranged to meet with him in the open. En-route to the meeting grounds, they were accosted by a squad of human-piloted jet-fighters, and Cyclonus reveled at the chance to have some target-practice at their expense. Nightstick cheered him on as he downed his targets, only for the Decepticon to remind the Nebulon that he was only a spectator, and not an active participant in the skirmish. Shortly after, the humans tricked Cyclonus into crashing in a rocky peak, and Nightstick had to take control after all to retreat. Their day having started out badly already, Cyclonus and Scourge proceeded to meet with Galvatron, and revealed they were no longer willing to serve him. Instead, they demanded that he hand over his [[Time-jump trigger device|time travel device]] so that they could return to the future and their position as Decepticon leaders. The confrontation was disrupted by the sudden appearance of the Autobot commando squad, the [[Wreckers]], and Cyclonus found himself battling [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] instead of his intended target. The Autobot drew both Cyclonus and Scourge away from the human settlement by professing to have stolen Galvatron's time jump mechanism, when in reality, the Decepticon no longer even had it for them to take. Cyclonus and Scourge caught up to Springer and learned of the ruse just as the rest of the Wreckers came to their leader's rescue. [[File:Cyclonus death.jpg|left|thumb|"Handles on your head are the latest thing," Unicron says to me. "You'll look so trendy with head-handles."]] Unwilling to fight them all at once, Cyclonus and Scourge took to the air and left.'' {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}

''Having met with failure again, Cyclonus and Scourge decided to cut their losses and team up with Shockwave's present-day Earth-based Decepticon forces.''

''Unfortunately, Cyclonus accidentally let slip that they would kill Shockwave in the future. Naturally wanting to ensure his continued existence, Shockwave unleashed a brainwashed [[Straxus (G1)|Megatron clone]] upon the two. Seized by the clone, Cyclonus’s Targetmaster partner, Nightstick, was crushed, and as Cyclonus begged Scourge for help, his companion fled to save his own life and Cyclonus’s head was torn from his body, killing him outright.'' {{storylink|Dry Run!}}

''Cyclonus and Scourge’s displacement into the past had circumvented the normal [[Mass substitution|mass-replacement]] method used by time travel, and had hence unbalanced the space-time continuum, causing a [[Time rift|rift]] to appear in the fabric of space and time. Cyclonus's death, twenty years before he was even created, proved to be the final straw, accelerating the rift, which soon threatened to consume Earth and Cybertron. Realizing that the only way to stop it was to return himself, Galvatron and Cyclonus to their original time, Scourge attempted to recover Cyclonus’s body from Shockwave, only to be attacked by the deranged Decepticon, who had lost his mind due to the illogical nature of the situation, and had strung Cyclonus’s remains up like a twisted trophy. [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]], however, was able to bring Shockwave back to sanity enough for him to deposit Cyclonus’s remains after Galvatron and Scourge, and then seal it with an x-ray blast.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}} ''These events were observed by the [[time travel]]ling [[Dicet Alpha-zero]].'' {{storylink|The Quest!}}
{{-}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
{{NoteMarvelBB2006}}
In an alternate future of 2006, Cyclonus was on the Decepticon planet [[Chaar]] when [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] arrived and gave a report to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] about the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] being hypnotized by a television. Galvatron angrily declared he didn't care anything about the news. Cyclonus pleaded with him to reconsider how the information could be used against the Autobots, but Galvatron would not change his mind. On his own initiative, Cyclonus took [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] along to investigate and discovered the [[Quintesson]]s were involved.

Back on Chaar, a hypnotized Galvatron suddenly took off without telling Cyclonus where he was going, so Cyclonus and Scourge followed him to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. They were soon met there by a group of Autobots where they engaged them in battle. When the Autobots succeeded in disrupting the Quintessons' hypnosis signal, the Junkions added their strength to the Autobots', which caused Galvatron to retreat so fast he nearly left Cyclonus behind. Cyclonus decided to ask Galvatron to make Junkion off-limits to Decepticons. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

=====Rhythms of Darkness!=====
Another alternate version of Cyclonus inhabited an alternate future world. Cyclonus, along with Scourge, had pursued Rodimus Prime and his crew to Junkion. After his [[Autobot shuttle|shuttle]] had been destroyed and his crew deactivated, Rodimus defiantly stood against the attacking Decepticons, but a sudden distraction gave Cyclonus and Scourge the opening they needed to shoot the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] away from him, [[File:Cyclonusrod.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|Those ears are never not useful and/or hilarious in these death scenes.]] allowing Galvatron to finish him off. The Decepticons likely failed to notice that another Hot Rod from [[Primax 512.5 Gamma|a parallel timeline]] had observed these events, or that the Matrix had landed at his feet before he disappeared back into his own time. {{storylink|Less Than Zero}}

By [[2009]], Cybertron had been destroyed and [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] ruled the American continents on Earth. To eliminate the Decepticons themselves, the [[European Crisis Coalition|governments of the remaining free nations]] planned to launch [[nuclear weapon]]s towards the [[Decepticon Powerbase]]. Anticipating this move, Galvatron had equipped his fortress with the necessary machinery to convert the fallout into energon, and placed Cyclonus and Scourge to guard the installation. While griping over how they missed conquest, and how the lack of resistance proved to no longer be fun, the pair were ambushed by [[Getaway]], one of the few surviving Autobots. He was joined by [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]] and [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]], and though Cyclonus killed the latter, Getaway succeeded in eliminating Scourge before falling himself. Cyclonus was then pounced upon by Chainclaw, only to be rescued by Galvatron. For having failed to stop an Autobot/human rebel invasion of the main Decepticon base, and for needing to be rescued at all, Cyclonus was destroyed by his enraged leader. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

====''Transformers '84''====
An aerial warrior under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s command, Cyclonus was part of a bombing run against [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] had been lost. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Galvatron Attacks}}}}

===Marvel coloring books===
Cyclonus was one of the Decepticon troops Galvatron called upon during his battle against the Dinobots in [[Oil Valley]]. The Decepticons still lost the fight, as even more Autobot reinforcements arrived shortly after. As they retreated, Cyclonus carried Galvatron away in his ship mode, though not before receiving a hit from Grimlock. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

At the Decepticon camp, Cyclonus listened as [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] gloated about injecting [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] with a [[cerebro-shell]]. He was bossing human slaves around when the Autobots arrived and attacked. The Decepticons' camp was set ablaze in the conflict and Cyclonus and the others were forced to flee. Cyclonus later tried to stop the Autobots from abducting Bombshell, but failed. {{storylink|The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp}}

Cyclonus's alternate mode looked a lot like Scourge's. He acted as Galvatron's ship and base of operation in Earth orbit. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
[[File:CyclonusandMisfire-ASO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
Cyclonus worked for [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] during the 1980s. He participated in an attack on a group of Autobots scavenging for parts. Despite their best efforts, the Decepticons were unable to fell a single opponent. Cyclonus reported back to Galvatron, who was less than thrilled about his troops' failure. {{storylink|Galvatron's Air Attack}} Later, he rose to leadership of the Decepticons at a time when the war was entrenched on [[Nebulos]]. Now a very evil and gloat-happy chap, he matched wits against [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], his opposite number in the Autobots. His schemes included trying to absorb a burst of cosmic radiation, unconcerned that it could kill the rest of the planet, {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}} and a substantially less evil plot of trying to stop the Autobots lubricating their joints. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

At some point, the Decepticon base [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] became a sentient Transformer and leader of the Decepticons, and Cyclonus was ''never seen again''...
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===Toy pack-in material===
Cyclonus participated in a tumultuous battle on a moon base. He managed to dodge a blast from [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] in order to punch [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in the face! {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

The Decepticons having recently captured the Creation Matrix, Cyclonus was one of the soldiers posted at a high security base to prevent the Autobots from retrieving it. Cyclonus was fooled by the Autobots army of [[decoy]]s, and the Decepticons lost control of the relic. {{storylink|Start Your Own Decoy Collection}}

===Swamp of the Scorpion===
{{notemultipath}}
Highbrow once used an electronic circuit jammer to prevent Cyclonus from taking flight and battling both Highbrow and Brainstorm. {{storylink|Swamp of the Scorpion}}

===Find Your Fate Junior===
{{notemultipath}}
====Autobot Alert!====
[[File:AutobotAlertCyclonusonscreen.jpg|thumb|left|Who was Cyclonus originally? For Skywarp, turn to page 23. For Bombshell, turn to page 31.]]
Cyclonus is a gargantuan Decepticon soldier, able to comfortably house most of Galvatron's troops within his spaceship mode. He was involved in the Decepticon's ploy to take over the Earth's communication satellites, looming ominously in Earth orbit, ready to blast into oblivion any Autobots who attempted to interfere. He also acted as the Decepticons’ signal jamming device, preventing any signal other than Galvatron's from get through to Earth.

In one possible scenario, he was shot by Astrotrain, as the later's military control had been taken over by Hot Rod.

In another possible scenario, he was blown apart by Hot Rod, who was using one of Perceptor's latest inventions, a “rapid-fire, high-intesity rifle cannon.”

In yet another possible scenario, Cyclonus was immobilized in Earth orbit when the Autobots successfully sabotaged the Decepticons’ computer systems.

In yet another possible scenario, Ultra Magnus and his crew opened fire onto Cyclonus from their space shuttle in orbit. Galvatron and his multiwing jet fighter Decepticons emerged from Cyclonus in order to engage the Autobots. Galvatron and Cyclonus had a good maniacal laugh together as they watched the Autobots drift helplessly into the void of space after the Decepticons tore their shuttle to pieces.

In another possible scenario, Powerglide and Swoop worked in conjunction to distract Cyclonus, and destroy the Decepticons’ transmit ion device. After the Autobots’ plan had succeeded, Cyclonus was still left too confused to understand what had just transpired. {{storylink|Autobot Alert!}}
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====The Invisibility Factor====
Cyclonus was stationed in the Decepticons’ secret desert base. In one possible scenario, he failed to recapture the human [[Sarah Sanders]] after she had been snatched up by the Autobots from the Decepticons’ grasp. Though he fired upon Sarah's spaceship as she and the Autobots within began to fly away, Cyclonus was unable to hit his target once the ship became invisible.{{storylink|The Invisibility Factor}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Cyclonus grew increasingly discontent with Galvatron after the Decepticon leader took to talking to [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] more than him, and began openly discussing mutiny with [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. He was sent out on a mission to locate a new [[energon]] source which had been detected on an asteroid, and found that the source was a strange [[little informant|small alien]]. Following more abuse heaped on him by Galvatron, Cyclonus was able to study the creature, and discovered that it regurgitated its food in the form of Energon. Galvatron was pleased, but while Ratbat was out searching for more of the creatures, an Autobot was detected spying on the Decepticons, and the situation soon escalated into a pitched battle. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

Along with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and Octane, Cyclonus intercepted [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], as the Autobot was heading for [[Andellor]]. Though Cyclonus initially disbelieved Cosmos's story, he insisted that Cosmos lead them to his destination. It was there that Cyclonus was able to recall the history of Andellor and the existence of the [[Prism of Power]]. Down on the planet, the three Decepticons ventured into a cave and were attacked, first by some tentacles from a pool, and finally by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], who defeated them. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2|Transformers in 3-D #2}}

Cyclonus took part in the attack on [[Tau-Ursa]] which saw Galvatron acquire a component for his latest weapon. Galvatron ordered the city destroyed. Cyclonus subsequently took part in a diversionary attack led by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] while Galvatron used his new weapon, the [[Nullification Cannon]], to destroy Cybertron's Energon stocks. The Autobots began searching for the planet [[Metascan Alpha]], location of a vast store of energy, and Cyclonus took the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s to find them, eventually encountering [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] on a desolate moon. The Autobots quickly retreated, preferring to concentrate on their goal, but inadvertently ended up leading the [[Destructon]]s to the moon. Cyclonus and the Terrorcons were outmatched against this new foe, and Cyclonus reluctantly agreed to cooperate with the Autobots against the Destructons. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}

===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
{{notemultipath}}
Cyclonus served under [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] on a Decepticon ship, when they managed to shoot down the ship being captained by Ultra Magnus. After the Autobots crash-landed on planet [[Barrenikon]], the Decepticons landed their ship nearby to finish off their enemies. In the many possible adventures that followed, Cyclonus usually remained aboard the ship, while the Combaticons went out in the field to deal with the Autobots. He nonetheless encountered [[you]] and your Autobot friends when you had to sneak aboard to steal the Decepticon ship's power pack. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}

===3H comics===
{{quote|But ''I'' grew up! ''You're'' still kissing the skidplate of a 'con with more vision than you! Only now it's a two-bit crime boss with delusions of grandeur instead of the psychotic leftovers of Megatron's legacy!|Rodimus trash talks Cyclonus|"[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]"}}
[[File:Cryotekcyclonusseries.jpg|left|upright=2.8|thumb|Cryotek looks like a Megatron and hits Cyclonus only about half as much.]]
When [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] was reformatted by [[Unicron]] into Cyclonus, and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] into [[Cyclonus's Armada]], Cyclonus was given a mental link to his Armada that gave him control over him. This link persisted even when Skywarp's personality resurfaced years later. When Galvatron failed the Decepticons and the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] ended, Cyclonus turned his allegiance towards the gangster [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Centuries later, Cyclonus was caught up in the Predacon [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s attack on all Cybertron. Despite Megatron's attempts to implant his spark within a [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] body, Cyclonus retained his own mind and managed to escape. Wishing to restore the glorious Decepticon empire, Cyclonus had already been seduced by Cryotek's ambitions when he, alongside other renegade "bad guys" Skywarp and [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]], joined the [[Wreckers]]. In the aftermath of Megatron's [[transformation virus]], the Wreckers and a few other small groups were the only Transformers left active on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

[[File:Wreckersskywarpcyclonus.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Looks like Cyclonus was Bombshell after all!]]
Soon, the legendary entity called the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] gathered these groups together and gave them each a task. The Wreckers were summoned to a far-off planet, and so the team fought their way through scores of Vehicons to secure a shuttle. Cyclonus and Skywarp's arrival helped seal the Wreckers' victory, and the group managed to leave Cybertron towards their destination. {{storylink|Departure}}

After some difficulties with [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]], a stowaway, Cyclonus and the other Wreckers landed on [[Archa Nine]], where they learned of a mysterious energy-generating crystal named the "[[Divine Light]]". Cyclonus killed the [[Maximal]] [[Packrat]], nearly killed Rotorbolt, and stole the Divine Light, and after taunting his deceived "comrades," fled home to deliver the artifact to his true master. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

[[File:WreckersFinaleII-RodimusCyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Any possible caption for this image is already taken by the in-story banter.]]
As Cryotek siphoned the power of [[Primus]] by using the Divine Light, his ascension to borrowed godhood was guarded by Cyclonus. At first, Cyclonus seemed to have the upper hand when he appeared to be able to command Skywarp. Skywarp's complicity was just a ruse, however, and Cyclonus found himself doublecrossed. With the rest of the Wreckers busy, Cyclonus faced his old rival, Rodimus, in a very personal battle. After trading barbs both physical and verbal, the two ended their duel in a messy, violent stalemate. This stalemate lasted until Rotorbolt arrived and ended Cyclonus, avenging his near-deadly encounter on Archa Nine. Cryotek briefly resurrected him as one of many [[zombie]]s, but his subsequent defeat at the hands of Rodimus, [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Sentinel Maximus]], [[Al-badur]], and [[Ramulus]] ended Cyclonus's life again. {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Cyclonus was apparently a [[Minion of Unicron (Universe)|Minion of Unicron]], though it is unknown if or when he participated in the [[Universe War]]. {{storylink|Betrayal|Cyclonus's ''Universe'' profile}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Cyclonusdreamwave.jpg|thumb|Neither Skywarp nor Bombshell? This is madness!]]
After [[Unicron]] consumed the planet [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] in the wake of his reactivation, the Cyclonus series of drone was built within pods inside the chaos-bringer's body, constructed from the remnants Lithone's matter and captured inhabitants. The second in a series of Unicron's drone fleets, the Cyclonus model was considered by the [[Quintesson]]s to be more powerful, more efficient and more of a threat. One of these drones broke out of his incubation pod as [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] was having some difficulties on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Generation 1 issue 0|Generation 1 #0}}

{{Unreleased DW G1 comic}}
Cyclonus attacked the base of the Earth Defense Command in order to retrieve Scourge, who was being held there. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Issue 13|Generation 1 #13}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Cyclonus GIJoevsTFsII3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left]]
Cyclonus was serving Shockwave when the latter was running the Cybertronian Decepticons in Megatron's absence. After failing to capture a group of [[energon cube]]-stealing Autobots, he was part of a unit standing by to seize several Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] as they used [[Teletran 3]] to prevent damage to the time-stream. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #1}} When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] put up a force field around the computer, Cyclonus reported to Shockwave that the field would soon fall, and was pleased when Shockwave told him his life was ensured for another [[Units of time|cycle]]. When the field came down, Cyclonus helped capture the Autobots and shoot [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] in the back when he arrived from the future. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3}}

Following their victory, Cyclonus listened to Shockwave's intentions of dissecting the humans, only for the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] to arrive from the past and attack the Decepticons. It is unknown if Cyclonus survived the battle. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}
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====''TransTech''====
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma]], Cyclonus and his comrades came to ally with the [[Kalistan]]ian terrorist organization [[S.K.A.R.]] Cyclonus himself was binary-bonded to S.K.A.R. second-in-command [[Steel Raven]], utilizing technology from the old [[I.R.O.N.|I.R.O.N. Army]]. The Decepticons and their humans allies subsequently waged a globe-spanning conflict against the Autobots and their humans allies. Ultimately, however, [[Sgt. Savage]]'s [[Screaming Eagles]] and the Autobots triumphed. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
{{note|IDW Cyclonus is an ancient Transformer who is not a Decepticon and has no connection to Unicron, Bombshell, or Skywarp.}}
{{main|Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}
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After being a religious youth, Cyclonus ultimately became a senior officer on [[Nova Prime]]'s ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', which plunged into the [[Benzuli Expanse]] millions of [[Units of time|meta-cycles]] ago and hence continued to serve [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]. He had a fierce love of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and wanted to see it bring about an ordered universe, bringing structure to a chaotic universe and hoped ordering the universe might order him. After the failure of [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s [[Expansion]] plans {{storylink|Revelation (IDW)|Revelation}}, he settled down to die for good on [[Gorlam Prime]], until [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] healed him with the [[Darkness (G1)|Heart of Darkness]] and "suborned him to its will". He followed Galvatron on his quest to stop [[D-Void]], despite misgivings on the truth of D-Void's existence {{storylink|The Transformers: Heart of Darkness|Heart of Darkness}}, until he realised at the last, after an assault on Cybertron that left many Autobots dead, that Galvatron had forced him to hurt Cybertron, giving [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] an opening to heal [[Vector Sigma]] at the cost of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. {{storylink|Chaos (IDW)|Chaos}}

Afterward, healed of his undead state by Vector Sigma but having been mistaken for a Decepticon by the Autobots, he was initially penned up with the Decepticons until a deal with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]], who had been there when he turned on Galvatron, allowed him to join the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]''. Rooming with fellow ancient [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], who he swings between contempt and affection for, and mourning the loss of "his" Cybertron (occasionally in song) he mostly keeps himself to himself. And hates [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye}}
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===''Universe'' toy bio===
Cyclonus was constructed from the cast-off chassis of deactivated Decepticons, programmed by Unicron to be loyal only to Galvatron. {{storylink|Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Cyclonus toy bio}}

===''Universe'' cartoon===
[[File:FfE Cyclonus.JPG|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Red Eyes Insanity!]]
Cyclonus was helping Megatron mine Energon from a gas station, mostly by taking pot-shots at [[bunny rabbit|bunnies]]. This ended shortly after he was El Kabong'd by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[energon-axe|axed]] by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Prime]]. {{storylink|Fight for Energon}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
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===''Henkei! Henkei! BunBun'' manga===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} {{storylink|Creation! The New Emperor of Destruction!!}} {{storylink|The Threat of Galvatron}} {{storylink|Revenge (Henkei)|Revenge}} {{storylink|A Nightmare, Once Again}} {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
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When the newly created Galvatron went on a rampage and no Decepticon dared stop him, Cyclonus saw no way out but to phone the [[Autobot]]s and ask for help. He was relieved when [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] showed up and turned Galvatron back into [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Emperor of Destruction!? Stop Galvatron's Rampage!}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Visualize Shot 11}}}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Cyclonus led a group of Decepticons deployed to capture the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] who were invading Megatron's Cybertron, though to Megatron's displeasure all they returned with was a couple of Autobots. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} He later reported [[Destro]]'s imminent arrival via [[M.A.S.S. Device]] to Megatron. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Cyclonus was a famed lieutenant of [[Decepticon leader]] [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Towards the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Cyclonus became a Targetmaster, partnered with the [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nightstick the Nebulon]]. He sacrificed himself under unknown circumstances during the [[Great Push]], gaining legendary status among all Cybertronians. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

The [[Cyclonus Memorial Tower]] was presumably named in honor of Cyclonus. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}}

===''Combiner Wars'' toy bio===
Cyclonus used mind control to combine with other Autobots or Decepticons into [[Galvatronus (CW)|Galvatronus]]. {{storylink|Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Generations|''Combiner Wars'' Cyclonus toy bio}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In one [[universal stream]] which [[Unicron]] destroyed, Unicron created Cyclonus from the remains of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s deceased subordinates while Megatron himself was reformatted into [[Galvatron (G1)#Dreamwave Armada continuity|Galvatron]]. Galvatron, Cyclonus, and [[Scourge (G1)#Dreamwave Armada comic|Scourge]] served Unicron in preparing universes for destruction, but Cyclonus eventually met his end when one Primax Megatron, unhappy at the prospect of his universe being destroyed, ripped his head off. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The World In Your Eyes Part Three|''Transformers'' #3]]}}
[[File:DarknessOnceGazedUponPart1 CyclonusTeam.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|Paragon for life.]]
An ancient warrior, Cyclonus fought against [[Exarchon]] in the [[War of the Threefold Spark]] alongside {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}} five other 'bots: [[Gridlock]], [[Grudge]], [[Provoke]], [[Highfire]], and his lover, [[Paragon]]. However, as the war continued, his friends died one by one, and Paragon was taken captive by [[Turmoil]], who then fled the planet with his hostages. A by-then badly shaken Cyclonus would take part in the final battle, at the edge of Iacon. At that point, of all his friends only Provoke remained, until she too was shot through the chest by an unseen assailant and her body apparently lost as Cyclonus was forcibly dragged from the fray. At this point, as a coping mechanism, Cyclonus began to see hallucinations of his comrades, looking as they did at their moment of death. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part One}}

After the war ended, an amnesty was declared for members of the Threefold Spark, but the [[Great General]] [[Pyra Magna]] didn't stick to it, feeling those like Turmoil were beyond redemption, relentlessly pursuing him and destroying his ship with all hands, including Paragon, lost. Grieving for his love, Cyclonus would come to regard Pyra's pursuit as unnecessary and grow to hate her for it. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}} {{storylink|War World: Hunt}} {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

In the age of postwar reconstruction that followed under [[Nominus Prime]]'s reign, Cyclonus struggled to settle into peacetime life, continuing to converse with the hallucinatory "ghosts" of his four dead friends. Cyclonus found it difficult to move past his wartime experiences, even with [[Froid]] providing regular therapeutic sessions; although Froid encouraged Cyclonus to reach out to "Paragon" the way he had resurrected his four fallen comrades, Cyclonus refused to, finding the reminder of Paragon's absence too painful. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} {{storylink|War World: Hunt}} Cyclonus eventually removed himself from Froid's care. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPartOne-Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Cyclonus attempted to fit in with the citizens of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], attending [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s forging during the customary ceremony at the [[Forge Pyramid|Pyramid]], {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}} but circumstances eventually pushed him into leaving Cybertronian civilization behind entirely. Though his fellow soldiers would remember him as a respected war hero, Cyclonus took up a hermetic existence in the badlands beyond Iacon, destroying his comms so that nobody would contact him. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} At the behest of "Provoke", Cyclonus took up a solitary vigil at the [[Memorial Crater]]—the site of the final battle of the war—in case Exarchon ever came back, ignoring Gridlock's protests that Exarchon was long gone. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}}

On the night of [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]'s demise, Cyclonus witnessed the scientist arrive at his [[energon transmission station]], and later saw a "[[Frenzy (G1)|blue bot]]" approach the building just before the scientist's murder. A few days later, [[Security Operations]] officers [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] caught up with Cyclonus and interrogated him; despite his evasive answers, Chromia told him to report to the [[South Tower Security Center]] within a cycle, something that Cyclonus had no intention of doing, despite the ghosts of his old comrades encouraging him to aid the police. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeet2 CyclonusVFlamewar.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Cyclonus continued to maintain his lonely vigil at the Memorial Crater until he discovered a loose wire that led to a [[The Rise|Rise]] bunker buried beneath the crater. When he investigated, he attracted the unwelcome attention of first [[Flamewar (G1)|Flamewar]], then fellow veteran [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]], who proved able to wound Cyclonus as he transformed and fled to Iacon. Once he crash-landed in the building where Chromia and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] were interrogating Froid. Once Cyclonus informed them about the suspect activity in the badlands, Froid took him aside and suggested that they speak privately. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Two}} Once Cyclonus had his physical injuries tended to, Froid tried to get his old patient to open up about his experiences; when Froid broached the delicate subject of Paragon, however, Cyclonus stormed from the room, shouting that Paragon had been needlessly killed. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

By the time that Cyclonus returned to the Memorial Crater, he discovered that the entire area had been destroyed by a subterranean explosion, the result of the Risers scuttling their bunker with subsurface explosives. When Cyclonus approached [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] for information, the search and rescue officer informed him that [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] was to blame. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}}

[[File:WarWorldHunt CyclonusParagon.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8]]
Trailing the [[Ascenticon Guard|Decepticon Guard]] following its takeover of Iacon, Cyclonus overheard the rumours that Sixshot might become the Guard's new captain, news that made him eager to confront the six-changer. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}} Cyclonus made his way to the Decepticon headquarters, battering past [[Crasher (G1)|Crasher]] when she tried to block his path, before heading for Sixshot. Confronting the six-changer, he demanded to know the reason he'd destroyed the war memorial, before attacking. The two fought, until Sixshot, not particularly wanting to kill his former comrade-in-arms, revealed Pyra Magna had been let out of stasis. This shocked Cyclonus enough to start seeing a hallucination of Paragon. The specter of his dead lover suggested Cyclonus's guilt was less because they'd died, and more he'd lived. Wanting to ease his pain, either by killing Pyra Magna or dying at her hands, Cyclonus told Sixshot to give him an opening in exchange for killing her. {{storylink|War World: Hunt}}

That opening came soon enough, when the newly minted Optimus Prime tried holding talks between himself and Megatron, hosted by Pyra and Strika. Cyclonus attacked the former general, railing against her actions. Hearing his words, Pyra realised he had just cause to seek her death, and put her life in his hands. However, Cyclonus was unable to bring himself to strike the killing blow. Shaken, he asked what he was supposed to do, to which Pyra admitted she couldn't help there, leaving Cyclonus to his thoughts. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

[[File:Enigmatic CyclonusGhosts.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
Ultimately, Cyclonus chose to remain in Iacon with the Decepticons. Some forty cycles later, he learned that Provoke had been found alive under the Memorial Crater, though [[Flatline (G1)|Flatline]] informed him that with how long she'd been under, he was uncertain if her mind could be saved. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Despite this, Cyclonus soon heard from Flatline that Provoke was miraculously speaking again. Cyclonus saw a chance for healing now that one of his unit was back among the living. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}} These hopes faltered when Provoke seemed cold and unapproachable at first. She was determined to catch up on all she had missed over the last 2,000 kilocycles, and wanted to spend her time studying the archives rather than hearing from Cyclonus directly. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}} When [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] made a similarly miraculous recovery, Cyclonus tried to speak to him about Provoke only for the Decepticon to avoid the questions. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part One}} Cyclonus tried to speak to Provoke but was once again dismissed, his suspicions mounting when Provoke erroneously remembered Gridlock being cremated. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}}

[[File:DarknessOnceGazedUponPart3 CyclonusRipsSpark.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Take a spark...]]
Fully convinced that Provoke was acting out of character, Cyclonus ambushed her outside of the medical clinic, his persistence finally causing Exarchon to reveal himself as having usurped Provoke. Though the ancient tyrant tried to usurp Cyclonus' own body, he proved the better warrior, cutting out Provoke's spark chamber and forcing Exarchon to abandon the body. Delighted at having a purpose once again, Cyclonus dedicated himself to stopping Exarchon's return and went off to find Ruckus. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three}} Finding the Decepticon to be dead already, Cyclonus then went to confront Megatron directly with his warnings, fighting his way through [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]] and [[Roughstuff]]. Sixshot escorted him in and vouched for Cyclonus' concerns to a doubtful Megatron. {{storylink|War's End Part One}} When Exarchon's return was confirmed by the newly arrived [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], Megatron had Sixshot lead a team to the [[Sonic Canyons]], with Cyclonus accompanying them. There, they engaged Exarchon's loyalists, with Cyclonus taking on [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} While Cyclonus brawled with Onslaught, [[Jumpstream]] leaped into the fray, having seen a possible future where she and Cyclonus had died in this battle. She saved Cyclonus from being shot in the back, and he affirmed that he didn't care if he died- as long as he saw to Exarchon's death first. After a lull in the fighting, those allied against Exarchon regrouped and Cyclonus stood apart from them. His ghostly chorus agreed with Cyclonus' willingness to sacrifice his own life to end Exarchon, save "Paragon", who suggested that Cyclonus could find a new purpose in life afterwards. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}}

[[File:WarsEndPartFour CyclonusVExarchon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|-leave a spark.]]
When [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], [[Sparkstalker]], and [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] arrived on the scene with a plan to seal Exarchon inside a booby-trapped [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[spark]], Cyclonus readily agreed to it, despite Pyra Magna's objections. The Autobots and Decepticons raided Exarchon's hideout again and in the midst of battle, Mindwipe managed to lock his hypnotic stare on Exarchon's optics long enough to compel him into usurping the Titanspark. Pyra Magna still hesitated in sacrificing the spark, so Cyclonus grabbed it from her and confronted Exarchon. The Threefold Spark greedily seized the Titanspark and Cyclonus was able to seal Exarchon inside its cage, trapping two-thirds of his essence within and ending the imminent threat. Exarchon's loyalists surrendered and the sealed Exarchon's spark was immediately destroyed by Pyra Magna, unwilling to let Megatron get his hands on it. In the aftermath, Sixshot ordered Cyclonus to return with the Decepticons to Iacon, but Cyclonus refused. He decided to sit in the Sonic Canyons for a while and just enjoy the true end of ''his'' war. {{storylink|War's End Part Four}}

[[File:FateOfCybertron CyclonusGhosts.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2.0]]
Ultimately, Cyclonus chose to abandon his weapons and accompany the Autobots to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], intent on leaving the planet with them. He thanked his ghostly retinue and allowed them to disappear, save "Paragon", who he bade remain with him for a little longer. Cyclonus boarded the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and left Cybertron behind, deciding that his next stop would be the remains of [[Neutronia]], as Paragon had always wanted to visit it. Cyclonus felt he would finally be ready to let the memory of Paragon be at rest after that. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:WFC-Kingdom-Cyclonus-art.jpg|thumb|left]]
Cyclonus was created as a [[Herald of Unicron]], reformatted from [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], both, or [[Life Spark|neither]] of them. {{storylink|Cyclonus_(G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy product description}}<ref>[[Hasbro Pulse]] [https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-generations-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-voyager-wfc-k9-cyclonus product description] states "Cyclonus, a Herald of Unicron, first appears in the 1986 movie when Bombshell/Skywarp/both/neither was reformatted into the second-in-command of Galvatron."</ref>

Closer than ever to reaching the [[AllSpark]], the Decepticons awakened after crash-landing on pre-[[Ice Age]] [[Earth]]. While battling the Autobots, both sides were joined by the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s, their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

Cyclonus was an [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Black Ops Captain]], {{storylink|Cyclonus_(G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' toy packaging}} whose function was a squad leader, and [[trans-scan]]ned into a jet fighter. His Oxidating laser and incendiary torpedoes were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his dedication, aloofness, and strategic mindset. Cyclonus' message from the future was that he will prepare for a bombshell as past events warp his future. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Kingdom|''Kingdom'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/kingdom ''Kingdom'' webpage]</ref>
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==Commercial appearances==
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], Cyclonus, and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] faced off against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] until Autobot reinforcements showed up in the form of [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. With the appearance of these new arrivals, Cyclonus declared that he was itching for a fight. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, Rodimus Prime|Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, Cyclonus, Scourge, and Rodimus Prime commercial}}
*When Galvatron, Cyclonus, and Scourge were joined by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] in battle, he counted off the new Decepticon's modes while Galvatron named them all. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sixshot|Sixshot commercial}}
*Galvatron and Cyclonus met with their Decepticon agent [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] in an isolated spot. There, Counterpunch handed them an Autobot device, and declared that Galvatron could definitely trust him... {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Punch and Clones|Punch/Counterpunch and Clones commercial}}
*Cyclonus, [[Octane]], and Scourge launched an attack on the Autobots' base, only to be met with the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s, who gave them a good trouncing. Cyclonus was shaken about by [[Doublecross]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Monsterbots|Monsterbots commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{voiceactor|[[Walter Roberts]] (English)}}
====Decepticon story====
As one of the elite troops sent back in time to prevent Shockwave's unstoppable rampage, Cyclonus acted as Galvatron's second in command. When they joined forces with Megatron and his troops, Cyclonus worked with Soundwave in identifying possible targets. At one point, the pair disagreed with one another over one of these targets and Cyclonus threatened Soundwave into accepting all blame if the lead didn't pan out. Soundwave agreed, but ominously warned that he charged a high price for being spoken to in such a manner.

Sure enough, the operation was a dud and Cyclonus attempted to deflect the blame to Soundwave, who promptly played back a recording of the entire conversation. Unluckily for Cyclonus, that conversation included him insulting Megatron and referring to him as obsolete scrap. Soundwave next had the pleasure of recording Cyclonus's screams as Megatron used him for target practice.

Cyclonus also had the unusual experience of being impressed with Starscream when the normally-treacherous Air Commander successfully defused a potentially lethal fight between Megatron and Galvatron. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

====Autobot story====
Cyclonus attacked the Autobots inside the Atalstan gem mine with Octane for support. Deciding to skip the usual pre-fight banter, Cyclonus got right to the fighting. After a fierce battle, the Autobots managed to take down Cyclonus and Octane. Defeated, Cyclonus stated that he had underestimated the Autobots' power and that he needed to retreat and rest. He bid the Autobots goodbye and transformed into his fighter craft form, retreating from the mine. Rodimus Prime expressed disappointment about how Cyclonus got away, and Optimus acknowledged that Cyclonus was a tough opponent.

Later, Cyclonus joined up with Scourge while the latter was fighting the Autobots on their way to the ELTA. Both were eventually defeated, and Cyclonus decided to fall back, almost leaving Scourge behind! {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Legends''===
[[File:TFLegendsApp-Cyclonus.jpg|thumb|left]]
[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] was reformatted into Cyclonus at some point. He served [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as second-in-command. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}} Cyclonus and Scourge were tasked with leading raids on an Autobot supply convoy and managed to deal the Autobots a heavy blow. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}} Following Megatron's demise, the pair opposed [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s bid for leadership. {{storylink|The Coronation of Starscream}} They later aided [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] after his rebirth in [[Unicron]]'s maw, but their might was insufficient and they were defeated by Rodimus's forces. {{storylink|All Hail Galvatron}} Cyclonus was among a handful of Decepticons who ventured inside Unicron to search for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. After encountering [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], then falling foul of Unicron's internal defenses, the Decepticons resumed their search. {{storylink|Belly of the Beast (Legends)|Belly of the Beast}} Following the destruction of Unicron, Cyclonus tracked down Galvatron on the planet [[Krull]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}}

Cyclonus and Scourge both fell under Starscream's control as the Air Commander attempted to supply Unicron with a new body in the form of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. They were intercepted by Autobots and defeated, forcing Starscream to relinquish control, however the pair had no memory of the events, and returned bewildered to base. {{storylink|Unicron Returns}}

At some point Cyclonus teamed up with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] to combat [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] and his allies. {{storylink|Fan Favorite}}
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===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Cyclonus}}
Cyclonus appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsCyclonus.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|"NOW I get my armada!"]]
Cyclonus participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited after collecting 175 units of Cybermetal, 110 units of Transmetal, and 70 soldier cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[file:CyclonusEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|And I lost my Armada. ''Again.''.]]
Though both intelligent and awesomely powerful, Cyclonus is also a cold and consummate professional, one who oozes contempt aimed at those who would undermine the Decepticon cause for personal advancement. [[Swindle (G1)|(Ahem).]] He'd rather earn the respect of his fellow Decepticons through his actions than simply by flexing his muscles. In both space jet and robot mode he's one of the most physically powerful and capable warriors in existence. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Cyclonus Bio}}

Cyclonus came to Earth seeking to aid Galvatron in his conquest of Earth. When he came through the [[Space bridge]] He proclaimed straight away "I follow the one true leader of the Decepticon cause!" At first, Megatron was pleased, but when he heard Cyclonus say "All hail Galvatron!" he tried to correct him.

After Galvatron scolded him for being late, Cyclonus informed him of his plan to set Earth's jungles on fire and to convert the thermal energy to Energon to fuel the Decepticons on Earth. Unfortunately, Hot Spot heard of the plan, and as he usually did, intervened. Cyclonus failed the mission, but still gained some of the loyalty of the Decepticons on Earth. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Rumble in the Jungle event}}

When the Decepticons located a strange signal in the Artic, Galvatron ordered Cyclonus to investigate while Megatron and Starscream were quarreling. He spotted [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], but was unable to pursue due to the ice formed on his canopy. It turns out it was no ordinary ice, but [[nano-frost]], so Galvatron had him return with the sample, hoping to use it as a super-weapon. Naturally, Starscream scoffed at Cyclonus being commended for being frozen. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Artic Signal}}

Cyclonus questioned how Megatron would get the [[Nova Power Core|Nova Core]] after Reflector botched the mission. He replied that his insubordinate behavior makes revealing his genius strategy all the more enjoyable, and called in Brake-Neck.
Cyclonus boldly denounced that Megatron's backup plan for an incompetent engineer was "an insane car", and gave a sarcastic remark after Brake-Neck said he wouldn't go near the power plant. Megatron then gave Cyclonus a smashing punch. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Bit of a Longshot}}

*'''Class''': Air
*'''Lowest Star Rating''': 1 star
*'''Weapons''': Cyclonus uses a lightning gun to obliterate targets.
*'''Ability: Bombing Run''': Drops 12 bombs in a line across targets dealing high damage.
**'''Cost:''': 4 ability points +1 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cyclonus Cyclonus at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:cyclonustff2f.jpg|thumb|400px|"Screw the armada, where's [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]]!? Or Scourge?"]]

As a Tactician, Cyclonus is imbued with Dark Energy from Unicron, activating a Dark Field at every Power bar which Dark Burns and nullifies a buff after a combo attack, and Stuns otherwise Unstoppable opponents that would dare dash at him. He's also Disciplined gaining buffs from dealing enough attacks of a type.
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Cyclonus was a creation of Unicron, an “advanced war mechanoid” and the template for an [[Sweep (G1)|army]] of cloned warriors. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
{{main|Cyclonus (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{main|Cyclonus (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
* In two scenes in the US edition of [[Broken Glass!|''Headmasters'' #2]], where Cyclonus was supposed to appear, artist [[Frank Springer]] [[The Transformers: Headmasters|accidentally drew]] a giant-sized version of [[Nightstick (G1)|Nightstick]] (though it's actually [[Fracas]], but those two's character models got swapped and... oy), who was then colored like Cyclonus. For the UK printing of the story, since audiences were already very familiar with Cyclonus from exclusive stories in that comic, the giant Nightstick was renamed "[[Krunix (G1)|Krunix]]".
* Cyclonus's unique origin in the UK comics is ultimately a result of an early draft of the movie that would have featured a concept called a "[[Life Spark]]", the life force of a Transformer, some ten years before the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon would introduce the very similar concept named the "[[spark]]". That term actually even found its way into a revised version of Cyclonus's bio ("Cyclonus is a huge and emotionless air-warrior metamorphosized from dead Decepticon Hero Life Spark and remnants by Unicron").<ref name="1986bible">[https://sunbowmarvelarchive.blogspot.com/p/transformers-1986-character-binder.html Transformers: 1986 character binder] at the Sunbow Marvel Archive.</ref> The use of the singular form, opposed to the plural form of "remnants", as well as the capitalization along with the attribute "hero", made a misinterpretation of the term as the name of an actual Decepticon almost inevitable, causing author [[Simon Furman]] to use it in that manner for "Target: 2006".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cyclonus''' (サイクロナス ''Saikuronasu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ciklon''' ("Cyclone")
*''Italian:'' '''Ciclone''' ("Cyclone")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xuànfēng''' (Taiwan, 旋風, "Cyclone"), '''Kuángbiāo''' (China, 狂飙, "Hurricane")
*''Russian:'' '''Tsiklon''' (Циклон, "Cyclone")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Tsyklon''' (ICTV, Циклон, "Cyclone")

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
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*[[Cyclonus (Animated)|Cyclonus]], the time-lost nihilist from ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]].''
*[[Cyclonus (WFC)|Cyclonus]], the Decepticon subversive mastermind from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://botconarchives.com/archive/story/characters/cyclonus.html Cyclonus's archived BotCon Online profile]

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Hotlink (G1)

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:''Hotlink is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|But can it do smoke rings? (Hotlink is the purple one in front.)]]

'''Hotlink''' is a "Mechatronic Engineer" by trade but a gadget geek at heart. You'll never find him without his tool kit, and he's always ready to tinker up a new device to fit the needs of the moment. It's an affinity that transcends even Autobot or Decepticon factions for him. He'll be just as quick to geek out over an awesome Autobot weapon as one from his own team. And just as quick to "improve" it for his own enjoyment.

His favorite creation of his own is the [[pyropathic flamethrower]]. The kids love that one.<ref>Depiction of Hotlink in the Sunbow cartoon and ''Wings Universe'' stories</ref>

{{bigquote|Give me a spanner and I'll turn it into a gun.|Hotlink|''Wings Universe'' bio card quote}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)}}
Hotlink was one of the Decepticon jets on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] four million years ago. He used a flamethrower to enclose the [[Autobot]]s [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] in a circle of fire. They were nevertheless able to escape and plowed through Hotlink's patrol. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
[[File:Hotlinkgoggles-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
{{Wingsnote}}
In [[2013]], Hotlink was part of the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] resistance on Cybertron against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army in the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]]. Two days before Jhiaxus's army arrived, Hotlink helped [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] fuse the controls for the [[space bridge]] control room. Despite their best efforts, however, the bridge could not be opened up from their end. They were ushered out of the room when [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] wished to talk in private. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}

Five days later, he joined in an all-out assault on the Cybertronians, setting at least two clones ablaze with his flamethrower. {{storylink|Termination}}

===''TransTech''===
Hotlink was one of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. Hotlink was part of a crowd in [[Seeker-Shinai]] that [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]] attempted to disperse through intimidation. Unfortunately, all the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] present were too stunned to see a "Megatron" in Axiom Nexus to budge. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-Ep2-Elites.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
The [[Mistress of Flame]] ordered Hotlink and the other members of the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to attack [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but they were all completely overwhelmed by the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
A member of the Decepticons during the final battle for Cybertron, {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Hotlink was among the many Decepticon warriors sent out to battle [[Gozer]], but was unable to prevent it from utterly destroying their metallic homeworld. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
Hotlink was an [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Applied Sciences Raider]], whose function was an engineer. During the war for Cybertron, Hotlink worked with the twin [[Battle Master]] flamethrowers [[Heatstroke]] and [[Heartburn]]. {{storylink|#Generations|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toy packaging}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Marcus Clark-Oliver]] (English)}}
[[File:WFCSiegeEp2-Hotlink.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Remember, keep 6 feet away from other Seekers for physical distancing.]]
Hotlink was seen standing alongside the rest of the Seekers when Megatron was giving orders to hunt down the Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Hotlink was one of the Seekers who were listening to Starscream's disapproval of Megatron's plan to reformat the Autobots. However, they were quickly brought back in line by Jetfire. Later, Hotlink was among the Decepticon crowd that cheered for Megatron, and listened as Megatron declared that the Decepticons would be hunting for the Allspark. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}}

Hotlink accompanied Megatron and several other Decepticons in escorting the captive Ultra Magnus, who was guiding them to the supposed location of Autobot command. Arriving at the tomb of the late Alpha Trion, Hotlink and the other Decepticons aimed their weapons at Magnus, forcing him to open the entrance, only to reveal an empty room, and no base. An enraged Megatron then executed Ultra Magnus as Hotlink stood by and watched.

Moments later, Jetfire arrived and was instructed to take the body of Magnus back to Shockwave, though this command was halted by Starscream, who outed Jetfire as a traitor to the Decepticon cause. Jetfire attacked and then fled, and Hotlink joined Starscream and another Seeker in pursuing their former commander. During the aerial battle, Jetfire transformed and jumped down upon Hotlink, who was still in jet mode, and swiftly cut at him with his blade. Jetfire transformed and sped away as Hotlink exploded. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:HotlinkandSunstormIDW2019Issue27.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Maybe he just needs some tiny soup. Soup always makes me feel better.]]

Hotlink worked up on the [[Winged Moon]] for a while before he got involved with [[The Rise]]. {{storylink|War World: Moon}} He was loaned out to the ''bigger and badder'' [[Team Stream|Team Stream]] Mark Two on an operation to steal the Moon for the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}} However, a rival team of engineers refused to cede control to the Decepticons. Hotlink was unable to access the control systems and determine if there was even enough energon left to fight over. The odds only became worse once Colonial Security arrived to back up the defenders. After the opposing engineer [[Lancer]] used the moon's gravity core to blow up its energon supply, Hotlink and the rest of Team Stream were forced to evacuate aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Inside the shuttle, Hotlink was asked his opinion on [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]'s condition, but he merely conceded the phenomenon was beyond his area of expertise. {{storylink|War World: Moon}}

When the Decepticons fought along the [[Sea of Rust]], Hotlink was among the Seekers seen in retreat after the [[Enigma of Combination]] was lost. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}

Hotlink joined the Seekers led by [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] in the invasion of [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} During the subsequent siege of [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], the Autobots shot Hotlink out of the sky and sent him spiralling to the ground in a fiery explosion. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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===Energon Universe===
Stationed on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] near the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]], Hotlink joined and [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] in attacking [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. After a grenade stunned the Autobots, Hotlink prepared to have them taste his lasers, but Carnivac had him hold off on shooting only so he could transform into beast mode and feed on Bluestreak instead. They were interrupted by a [[Shredhead|black van]] who immediately crashed into Carnivac, and Hotlink could only watch as Shredhead killed him with their energy sword. After the new Autobot disarmed Bitstream by cutting off his hands and cannons, Hotlink asked them to wait a moment, but his hesitation only gave Shredhead the opening to cut him vertically in half. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 18|Transformers #18}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
'''Hot Link''' was part of Sunstorm's team which unsuccessfully attempted to intercept [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the pair returned to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] after an [[energon]] scavenging mission. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (Legends)|More than Meets the Eye}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL Hotlink-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now you can recreate my awesome flamethrower scene! Flamethrower not included.]]
*'''Rainmakers''' {{sic}} (Convention 3-pack, [[2013]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxe Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] mold, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Hotlink transforms into a F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet. His missile launchers can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his launchers (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restricts his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. All three Rainmakers have slight tolerance issues with the white parts, making key joints juuuuuust a bit too tight.

:He was only available in a [[BotCon 2013]] [[exclusive]] souvenir set with [[Bitstream (G1)#Timelines|Bitstream]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Timelines|Sunstorm]], limited to 2500 pieces. All three toys use exactly the same [[paint operation]]s and plastic layouts, with the only difference between the three being their primary plastic color.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BCHotlink/hotlink.htm More information on Hotlink at TFU.info]''
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-DecepticonHotlink.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|You can pretend he's that [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]] you couldn't get. But you'll always know he's not...]]
*'''Hotlink''' (Voyager Class, 2020)
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''WFC-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' '''[[November 28]], 2020'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers", "[[Heartburn#Toys|Heartburn]]" and "[[Heatstroke#Toys|Heatstroke]]" [[Battle Master]]s, 2 "fire blast" effects

: Promoting the first season of the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Hotlink is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Voyager-sized [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]], coloring him entirely purple while slathering him in an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. He transforms into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much his ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. As a rather heavy [[shellformer]], Hotlink can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.

: He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers", which can mount on his upper arms or under the wings in jet mode (or in any other [[5 mm post|5 mm port]], really). As part of the ''Siege'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], Hotlink has 5 mm ports on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate effects parts, like the ones that come with his pack-in partners, Battle Masters [[Heartburn#Toys|Heartburn]] and [[Heatstroke#Toys|Heatstroke]]. These two are nigh-identical redecoes of [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]] meant to be the flamethrowers the pre-retcon "Hotlink" used in the original 1984 cartoon.

: The [[Cybertronian military insignia|military insignia]] on Hotlink's box places him in the Air Force division as an Applied Sciences Raider. His instructions, meanwhile, have him as a Ground Force Infantry General. Given that puts him at the same rank as ''Megatron'', his box prrrrobably has it right.

: As with other Netflix series figures, Hotlink was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in Canada and the United States. In Japan, Hotlink was a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
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==Notes==
[[File:Red wing comic cameo.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|(Red Wing in his debut cameo alongside Sunstorm and Hotlink)]]
*Hotlink was a nameless walk-on in his first appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon's first episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". He was given his name with his first toy in 2013, taken from [[Hotlink (WFC)|a more recent Aligned Seeker]]. Incidentally, [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotlink "hotlink"] didn't exist as a word when he made his original fictional appearance! Maybe, back then, he just loved {{w|andouille}}.
*In the Japanese dub of ''The Transformers'' cartoon, Hotlink actually shouts out an anime-esque name for his special move involving the ring of fire: "Fire Attack!"
*Coincidentally, "Hotlink" was originally intended by [[Fun Publications]] as the name for the orange [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] to be included in the [[BotCon 2013]] exclusive souvenir three-pack, back when [[e-HOBBY]] was planning to release their own exclusive [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] toy, and FunPub had thus changed the figure's intended color scheme to a more red-ish orange. At that time, the purple Seeker was intended to be named "Nacelle". However, when the e-HOBBY figure didn't happen, the orange Seeker's identity was changed back to Sunstorm, he was given a more yellow-ish color scheme closer to FunPub's ''original'' original plans for the figure, and the name "Hotlink" was reassigned to the purple Seeker.<ref name="bc13seekers">[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/156054-generations-selects-brown-box-revealed-pg-7/page-9#entry3834842 Post by Fun Publications' Jesse Wittenrich on The Allspark Forums, 15 January 2019]</ref><ref name="whois">{{citesocial|quote=You're still wondering who Red Wing is though, aren't you? It goes back to BotCon 2013 and the 3-pack of Decepticon Rainmakers. The final figures in the pack were named Bitstream, Hotlink, and Sunstorm|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096941004433879040|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=17|(defunct=)}}<br>{{citesocial|quote=Sunstorm, though, wasn't always his name. You see in 2013, Fun Publications were beginning a partnership with eHobby in Japan. During the development of the BotCon exclusives (and Sunstorm) it was discovered that eHobby were seeking (get it?) to make their own Sunstorm.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096941010209464320|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=17|(defunct=)}}<br>{{citesocial|quote=The BotCon Sunstreaker was then changed to "Orange Seeker Jet" to allow eHobby to proceed with their plans. Everything seemed fine and on-track once again.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096941016203100160|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=17|(defunct=)}}<br>{{citesocial|quote=The BotCon toys were renamed Bitstream (teal), Nacelle (purple), and Hotlink (Orange). In homage to the trio of Seeker jets mentioned in the Aligned novels by Alex Irvine. EHobby then approached Takara with their proposal for Sunstorm...|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096941019759869952|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=17|(defunct=)}}<br>{{citesocial|quote=Takara, though, declined to allow eHobby to continue. Their reason was that Hasbro were planning to make their own Sunstorm. Fun Publications and eHobby both assumed this meant some kind of release of the WFC (the video game) Starscream mold since those toys were just released.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096941021215236096|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=17|(defunct=)}}<br>{{citesocial|quote=As it became evident that no WFC Sunstorm was to be made, and that Takara could very well have been referring to the BotCon figure itself, Fun Publications change the convention print materials to make the Rainmakers into Bitstream (teal), Hotlink (purple) & then, yes, Sunstorm.|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096941022507139078|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2019|month=02|day=17|(defunct=)}}</ref> The name "Nacelle" was later given to [[Nacelle (G1)|yet ''another'' Seeker]].
*Further confusion arose when the BotCon 2013 exclusive souvenir three-pack was given the name "Rainmakers". [[Fun Publications]] employees subsequently confirmed that the pack's title was an error, and that they were indeed intended to be the "welcoming committee" from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1", with no intended direct connection to the the trio from "[[Divide and Conquer]]" known as the "[[Rainmaker]]s".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Hotlink''' (ホットリンク ''Hottorinku'')

==References==
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[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Machine Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]