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Bozo

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:''Bozo is a failed [[Autobot]] from the [[Robo-Capers]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Bozo marvel uk 88.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Best friends with [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt.]]]]
Eager to do his bit for the Autobot cause, '''Bozo''' transforms into a [[wikipedia:Sinclair C5|Sinclair C5]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
Bozo was removed from active duty because his [[Alternate mode|alt-mode]] was considered too comical for combat. {{storylink|Robo-Capers issue 88}}

==Notes==
* The Sinclair C5 was widely ridiculed upon release in the [[United Kingdom]] because the notion of a small, environmentally-friendly personal transport was about twenty years ahead of its time. Compared with the plethora of similar vehicles available today, it's suddenly not so funny.
* Despite his robot mode, he is 100% NOT part of the KKK. We hope.

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The Transformers: The Movie

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{{disambig3|Transformers: The Movie}}

{{quote|Conceived in the epic tradition of ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]''...|[[Victor Caroli]] ain't just whistling Dixie|[[The Transformers: The Movie promo|''The Transformers: The Movie'' promo]]}}

{{episode|
|seriess=[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]
|prev=B.O.T. (episode)
|next=Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1
|seriess2=[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]
|prev2=Scramble City: Mobilization
|next2=Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1
|title=''The Transformers: The Movie''
|image=Transformersanimatedfilmposter.jpg
|caption=Featuring the [[death]]s of all your favorite Transformers characters.
|production code=
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|writer=[[Ron Friedman]]
|directed by=[[Nelson Shin]]
|animation studio=[[Toei]]
|release date=[[August 8]], [[1986]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

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

The film's storyline follows the same continuity as the ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|Transformers]]'' cartoon. It introduces a [[Scale|planet-sized Transformer]] called [[Unicron]] who eats other planets, and is approaching [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. As part of their continuing wars, the Autobots and Decepticons have a [[Battle of Autobot City|fierce battle]] on Earth which sees both Optimus Prime and Megatron mortally wounded. Prime passes the [[Matrix of Leadership]] to Ultra Magnus and dies, and Megatron is transformed by Unicron into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (briefly) assumes leadership of the Decepticons, but is killed when Galvatron arrives at Cybertron. Galvatron then chases the surviving Autobots on Earth across space, splitting them up and taking the Matrix. The Autobots find their way back to each other, and follow Galvatron to Cybertron just as Unicron transforms into robot mode and begins to eat their world. Travelling inside Unicron, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] recovers the Matrix, transforms into Rodimus Prime, and uses the Matrix to destroy Unicron.

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

The film opens with characters who had been featured in the first two years of the toyline and associated media (cartoons, comic books, etc.), but quickly introduces new characters and kills many of the old ones to make room. In particular, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] are all destroyed during the course of the film.

{{quote|The Japanese have funded a full-length animated cartoon about the doings of these toys, which is all bad outer-space stuff. I play a planet. I menace somebody called Something-or-other. Then I'm destroyed. My plan to destroy Whoever-it-is is thwarted and I tear myself apart on the screen.|Orson Welles<ref>[http://books.google.com/books?id=KlqsYy512WIC&source=gbs_navlinks_s "Orson Welles: A Biography"] page 522</ref>}}

==Synopsis==
[[Image:TFTM_Unicron_Lithone.jpg|left|200px|thumb|That's no moon.]]

A mechanical planet travels through the depths of space, attacking [[Lithone (planet)|a metal planet]] which has [[Lithone (species)|robotic inhabitants]]. Robots, vehicles, buildings, and even large chunks of rock are sucked off the surface and devoured by the monstrous planet.

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

[[Image:Tftm1986a.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Commander, tear this ship apart until you've found those plans. And bring me the passengers; I want them alive!]]

Plans for the attack are overheard by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who reports back to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. The Decepticons attack the Autobot shuttle en route to Earth, wiping out its crew (including [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]). Using the Autobots' own shuttle, the Decepticons are able to get very close to the Autobots' base on Earth, [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], before they are detected, and begin a devastating surprise attack on the unprepared city.

During the battle at Autobot City, both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron suffer mortal injuries, and a number of others are also killed. Eventually the Decepticons retreat, but the damage suffered by the Autobots has been severe.

{{note|For an extensive synopsis of the battle, see [[Battle of Autobot City]].}}

[[Image:Tftm1986b.jpg|left|200px|thumb|If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.]]

Shortly after the battle, Prime lies on his deathbed. He passes the reins of leadership to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and gives him the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. (Though Hot Rod actually touches the Matrix before Magnus does.) Prime relates a prophecy: "One day, an Autobot shall rise from our ranks, and use the power of the Matrix to light our [[darkest hour]]." He then gives the oath, "[['Til all are one]]", and [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|dies]]. This sequence of events is observed remotely by Unicron, who appears unusually concerned by the survival of the Matrix.

The Decepticons are making their escape aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], but are too heavy for him to get them all home under his own power. After putting the matter to a fair vote, the Decepticons decide to throw their injured members off the ship to better the chance of survival for the rest. One of the most severely injured Decepticons is Megatron. [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] tosses him out and claims leadership of the Decepticon army.

Megatron and the other adrift Decepticons then encounter Unicron in interstellar space. Unicron offers to rebuild Megatron and his minions in exchange for their service. Megatron agrees, and is [[Reformatting|reformatted]] into [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. The other Decepticons are turned into [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and the [[Sweep]]s. Unicron provides them with a [[Revenge (G1)|ship]], and sends them to kill Ultra Magnus and destroy the Matrix, stating that the Matrix is the only thing which can stand in his way.

[[Image:Tftm1986c.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've constructed.]]
Galvatron first stops at Cybertron to take his revenge by killing Starscream and reclaiming leadership of the Decepticons. Almost immediately afterwards, Unicron arrives in Cybertron's vicinity and devours at least two moons—both of the Autobots' moon bases are destroyed. Under coercion by Unicron, Galvatron finally heads to Earth to kill Ultra Magnus, but Magnus and the other surviving Autobots flee in a pair of shuttles. Eventually Galvatron manages to cause one shuttle to crash on yet another metal planet ([[Quintessa]]), and detonates the other with a volley of missiles. However, the Autobots in the second shuttle escape unnoticed by separating the front portion of their shuttle just before impact.

The Autobots in the crashed shuttle, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], find themselves separated and in a hostile environment. Hot Rod and Kup are captured by a squad of [[Allicon]]s and taken before a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson#Judges|judge]] and his court. While being held there, they learn the name and nature of Unicron from [[Kranix]], a survivor of the planet destroyed in the opening of the film, which he calls [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]]. Meanwhile, the Dinobots encounter and befriend a young, wild Autobot named [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] who has been living alone on Quintessa. Together, they crash the trial just as Hot Rod and Kup are fighting losing odds against the Quintessons' [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]]. The tide is turned, and the Autobots commandeer a [[Quintesson Cruiser]].

[[Image:Tftm1986d.jpg|left|200px|thumb|What an incredible smell you've discovered!]]
The other group of Autobots has landed on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to make repairs, but are attacked yet again by Galvatron, who was tipped off to their survival by Unicron. During the battle, Ultra Magnus tries to open the Matrix to use its power, but is unable to do so, and instead is killed. Galvatron absconds with the Matrix, taking it away to Unicron. The remaining Autobots—[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike's]] son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]]—are then ambushed by [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]], the eponymous natives of Junkion, who are also giant transforming robots. This battle is cut short, however, by the arrival of Hot Rod's group in their Quintesson ship. After exchanging the [[universal greeting]] they all make friends, and the Junkions restore Ultra Magnus to life. Together, the whole group travels to Cybertron to try to recover the Matrix.

[[Image:TFTM Unicron smashes cybertron.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Rebel base in range. You may fire when ready.]]
Galvatron attempts to open the Matrix to use its power against Unicron, but is also unable to get it open. Unicron, not pleased with this attempted treachery, shocks Galvatron by transforming from a planet into a [[Scale|planet-sized robot]]. Unicron plucks Galvatron off his chest and swallows him, Matrix and all, and then begins attacking Cybertron itself. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] scrambles the Decepticon forces to defend the planet, but they are ineffective against so large an enemy. Shortly the Autobots arrive from Junkion, and fly the Quintesson ship straight through Unicron's eye. This impact destroys the ship, and the Autobots fall out inside Unicron. Hot Rod, separated from the others, eventually runs into Galvatron. During their fight, Hot Rod gets his hands on the Matrix and hears Optimus's voice speak the words, "Arise, Rodimus Prime." Hot Rod grows in stature, adopts a much sterner demeanor, and quickly dispatches Galvatron by tossing him through Unicron's hull out into space. He then opens the Matrix, which fills Unicron with light and begins destroying him.

[[Image:Tftm1986e.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Use the Force, Luke.]]
In the meantime, the other Autobots inside Unicron have located some of their comrades from the moon bases who had been presumed dead, including [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and Daniel's father, Spike. The Autobots, including Rodimus, escape through Unicron's remaining eye just as he begins to fall apart and explode. The scene then immediately shifts to the surface of Cybertron, where—for unclear reasons—the Autobots seem to be in charge again. Rodimus predicts an era of peace and prosperity, and the film closes with a shot of Unicron's severed head still floating in orbit around Cybertron.

[['Til all are one]].
{{-}}

==Quotes==
"Such heroic nonsense."
:—'''Megatron''' coldly finishes off Ironhide. The 'Cons always get the best lines.

"I've got better things to do tonight than die!"
:—'''Springer''', telling it like it is.

"One shall stand. One shall fall."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' uttering the most quoted line of the Movie. An ass kicker cometh.

"Why throw your life away so recklessly?" 
"That's a question you should ask yourself, Megatron." 
"No! I'll crush you with my ''bare hands!''"
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime''', about to engage in one last battle to the death.

"You, who are without mercy, now plead for it? I thought you were made of '''''sterner stuff'''''."
:—'''Optimus Prime''''s trash talk is actually [http://www.enotes.com/shakespeare-quotes/sterner-stuff a lot cooler than it sounds].

"I would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, Prime." 
"'''''NEVER!'''''"
:—'''Megatron''' is about to learn that a wounded '''Optimus Prime''' has enough strength left for one good hit.

"Until that day...'til all are one..."
:—'''Optimus Prime''''s final words.

"Oh, how it ''pains'' me to do this." 
"Wait! I still function!" 
"Wanna ''bet''?"
:—'''Starscream''' fights back the tears as he throws '''Megatron''' out of Astrotrain.

"I have summoned you here for a purpose." 
"Nobody summons Megatron!" 
"Then it pleases me to be the first."
:—'''Unicron''' shows '''Megatron''' who's the boss.

"Who disrupts my coronation?" 
"Coronation, Starscream? This is bad comedy." 
"Megatron? Is that you?" 
"Here's a hint!"
:—'''Galvatron''' drops "hints" for '''Starscream''' like others drop anvils.

"Did we ''have'' to let them detonate three quarters of the ship?" 
"Seeing as how they would have detonated ''four'' quarters, I think it was a good choice."
:—'''Arcee''' and '''Springer''', debating the launch of their emergency shuttle.

"For a time... I considered ''sparing'' your wretched little planet Cybertron. But now... you shall witness... its ''dismemberment''!"
:—'''Unicron''' really needs to work on his anger management skills...

"Let this mark the end of the Cybertronian Wars as we march forward into a new era of peace and happiness! 'Til all are one!" 
:—'''Rodimus Prime''' announces the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]...yeah, right.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]/Rodimus Prime ([[Judd Nelson]])
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Robert Stack]])
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] ([[Lionel Stander]])
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] ([[Neil Ross]])
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu]])
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta]])
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] ([[Gregg Berger]])
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] ([[Paul Eiding]])
*[[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] ([[Buster Jones]])
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] ([[Michael Bell]])
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] ([[Neil Ross]])
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] ([[Michael Bell]])
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] ([[Scatman Crothers]])
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] ([[Dan Gilvezan]])
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] ([[Casey Kasem]])
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] ([[Don Messick]])*
*[[Auto-combatant]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Eject (G1)|Eject]]
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]]
*[[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]]
*[[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
*[[Grapple]]
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]]
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]]
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]
*[[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]** ([[Walker Edmiston]])
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] ([[Leonard Nimoy]])
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] ([[Chris Latta]])
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] ([[Roger C. Carmel]])
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] ([[Stan Jones]])
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] ([[Arthur Burghardt]])
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] ([[Michael Bell]])
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] ([[Neil Ross]])
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] ([[Neil Ross]])
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] ([[Don Messick]])
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] ([[Hal Rayle]])
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] ([[Clive Revill]])
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] ([[Jack Angel]])
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] ([[Bud Davis]])
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] ([[Ed Gilbert]])
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] ([[Frank Welker]])
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Sweep]]s
*[[Cyclonus's Armada]]
|h3=[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]|c3=
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] ([[Eric Idle]])
*[[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Rubbish]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Re-Cycle]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Trashbin]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[HAZMAT]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Ashtray]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Wasteoid Gamma]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
*[[Greasestain]] ([[Michael Bell|Bell]] and/or [[Frank Welker|Welker]])
|h4=Others|c4=
'''[[Human]]s'''
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] ([[Corey Burton]])
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] ([[David Mendenhall]])

'''[[Lithone (species)|Lithones]]'''
*[[Kranix]] ([[Norman Alden|Norm Alden]])
*[[Arblus]] ([[Norman Alden|Norm Alden]])

'''[[Quintesson]]s'''
*[[Quintesson]] leader ([[Roger C. Carmel]])
*[[Quintesson#Judges|Quintesson judge]] ([[Regis Cordic|Rege Cordic]])
*[[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]]
*[[Allicon]]s

'''Other'''
*[[Unicron]] ([[Orson Welles]])
*Unnamed Red Alien (in Tribunal Quintessa)
|nonumbering=true
}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Credited, but may or may not have appeared.

<nowiki>**</nowiki>Credited, but did not appear.

==Animation errors==
* When Unicron is approaching Lithone at the start of the movie, at the line "Look, it's Unicron!", a [[Animation error#Sizing errors|cel stacking error]] results in Unicron's ring appearing in front of a building arch, [[Distribution|making Unicron look very tiny]] in that shot. In the next shot, it is clear that Unicron is several times larger than the entire planet of Lithone.
* The inside of one of the Lithonian ships being devoured by Unicron is visible for a couple of frames. The pilot of the ship appears to be Kranix, even though he apparently screams out Kranix's name, and Kranix appears later in the Quintesson prison.
* When Optimus Prime asks Jazz to report security status, it shows both Jazz and Cliffjumper. Cliffjumper is seen twiddling knobs above the actual drawn computer, as if a section was supposed to be present.
*When the closeup of Cliffjumper doing his countdown is shown, his shoulders are blue (like his windows) instead of red.
* When the Decepticons blow a hole through the Autobot shuttle to get in, it is a clean break. However, Megatron is still shown ripping through random ship components to get in.
* Scavenger's head is white instead of black as he ducks from Prowl's shot.
* When the Decepticons are killing the Autobot shuttle crew, there is one of the common Starscream/Skywarp/Thundercracker miscolors. Megatron transforms into gun mode and Starscream catches him, killing Brawn. When they cut back to the Decepticons, Starscream is in front of the Constructicons without Megatron and is firing one of his arm rifles (this probably should have been Skywarp or Thundercracker). When they cut back to the Decepticons for the third time, Starscream has Megatron again and is finishing off the rest of the Autobots. In the shot of Starscream firing his own lasers, his wings are red instead of gray. Later when Hot Rod zooms in on the hole in the shuttle, the Seeker he sees is Thundercracker, but as he fires, the one standing in that spot falling on his face, is colored as Starscream.
* When the Decepticons fly to the shuttle's controls, all of the Autobots have changed positions from when they fell—Brawn is now on his back, for example, while Prowl is now face-down. Ironhide's chest is also completely intact, despite having a bunch of holes blown in it.
* When Hot Rod catches a fish, it is barely the size of his finger. When he releases it, it's [[Scale|suddenly huge]].
* Hot Rod has at least two totally different transformation schemes during the course of the film.
* When Kup and several Autobots at the roadblock react to Hot Rod's attack on the hijacked Autobot shuttle, Bluestreak is represented by Prowl's [[Character model|animation model]], in Bluestreak's grey and black colours.
* Sunstreaker appears with Kup's group on Earth as they observe Hot Rod firing on Ironhide's shuttle. Sunstreaker later appears as Optimus Prime's co-pilot when they arrive on Earth with the Dinobots, and is seen disembarking the shuttle along with Optimus Prime and Hound.
* In a wide aerial shot of the city under attack, a Reflector flies by in Ironhide's color scheme. Shockwave also makes his only appearance in the battle; considering both his role as Cybertron's guardian and his absence from any other scenes during the battle, his presence is probably an animation error. Rumble also flies past, despite being inside Soundwave at this point.
* Blaster's forehead is red instead of white after his "look out and shout!" line, and again after he returns to robot mode.
* A laser blast that should be behind Blaster is instead layered in front of him as he acknowledges Perceptor's orders.
* In the big lineup of firing Decepticons, Soundwave's cheek guards are blue instead of white.
* When [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] sends out his cassette troops, [[FIRRIB|Rumble is the same color as Frenzy]].
* Blaster first ejects what looks like Eject, who stays blue up until he gets to the edge of the screen. He then turns black like Rewind. Then Blaster ejects another blue cassette, which after about a second turns black. This one gets through half his transformation colored black, then turns blue for a split second then turns black again. Then, when the cassettes are fighting each other, Eject runs in from the left and jumps over Perceptor. And then he runs in from the left ''again'' to shoot Ravage.
* As Springer runs up to the launcher, Wheeljack's body is visible, but he's in red, white and blue colors.
* While Springer and Arcee are trying to move the launcher into place, Springer's face is the same color as his helmet.
* When Devastator forms in Autobot City, his chest plate is the same green as the rest of him. In the next shot, it's the usual purple. However, it promptly turns green again in the next shot.
* As Devastator lays into the walls, Shrapnel is white where he should be black.
* While Perceptor and Grapple are shooting, Swoop's lower half runs by in the foreground, long before the rest of him gets there.
* Megatron's pelvis is white instead of black as he gives the "let the slaughter begin!" order.
* Prime's dramatic transformation sequence far outlasts the transformation sound that's supposed to go with it. It's also the wrong sound (ascending pitch) for his robot-to-vehicle transformation. His trailer is also missing the Autobot logo, which reappears for the rest of the scene.
* When Prime drives up behind the Decepticons, Blitzwing's head is tan instead of purple. It becomes purple when he turns it, then goes back to tan again as he turns it back.
* Prime is missing the transformation sound as he blasts back to robot mode.
* The gun Megatron uses to fatally injure Optimus is blue and white for most of the shots it is seen in, but when Megatron screams "Fall! FALL!" while shooting Prime again, it is black.
* The gun Megatron fires uses the same sound effect as his fusion cannon.
* Prime's antennae are white as he tries to stand after knocking Megatron off the ledge.
* As he orders Astrotrain to take off, Starscream's face is gray instead of black.
* Starscream's whole nosecone, rather than just the canopy, is yellow as he looms over Megatron.
* When Optimus Prime takes the Matrix out of his chest to give to Ultra Magnus, there is another Matrix beneath it in his chest. (On which note, see also ''[[Matrix of Leadership#Universe|Matrix of Leadership, Universe comic]].'') Also, he initially grabs just the core of the Matrix, while the rest of the scene shows the entire assembly.
* When Ultra Magnus accepts the Matrix, he's seen inserting it into his chest twice, or at best readjusting its "fit".
* As the other Decepticons prepare to push him out, Bombshell's chest is rendered as a shapeless gray mass, rather than with its yellow canopy.
* The voice that says, "Brothers! Don't!" is nowhere close to the voices of any of the five Decepticons shown getting thrown out of Astrotrain.
* Starscream's got an extra yellow segment on his canopy as he nominates himself for leadership. Man, even the A-list animation team couldn't keep this straight.
* Most of Megatron's chest emblem isn't colored in as he first speaks to Unicron. It might pass for battle damage, but a few shots later it's fully purple.
[[Image:TFTMStarscreamCoronationErrors.jpg|thumb|right|250px| *''trumpet fanfare''* ]]
* Even after the [[Battle of Autobot City]], characters who are supposedly dead continue to appear in crowd shots and battles. Shrapnel's role in the fight on [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]] is the most noticeable (and he was called for by name in the original script), but Thundercracker, Skywarp and Kickback can all be seen at Starscream's coronation. The two jets are later seen again, flying into Unicron's mouth.
* In the establishing shot of Starscream's coronation, the there are only five Constructicons and they are miscoloured as purple and white rather than their usual purple and green colour scheme.
* Hook has two eyes instead of a visor as he looks around in confusion during the trumpet scene.
* An early establishing shot clearly shows Cybertron with two and ''only'' two moons in low orbit. Yet a third moon is visible right after Unicron finishes eating the two Autobot bases.
* When Galvatron introduces himself to the Coronation party, Soundwave's chest window is drawn far too small.
* When Cyclonus is strafing the Autobot shuttle in space, he briefly flies offscreen, and during that time his laser blasts come from a point that in no way matches his flight path.
*During the wide shot of the Autobots in the crashed ship on Junk, Blurr's entire head is white.
* Daniel's lips don't purse when he whistles.
* Wreck-Gar's mouth doesn't move at all during his first lines, despite the camera pushing in all close on his face.
* The pistol Ultra Magnus fires uses the same sound effect as Optimus Prime's rifle.
* Shrapnel's lower legs are white when he lands on Junk, instead of black. Must be a side effect of being dead.
* During the Junkion chase scene, Trashbin attacks Arcee. When she fights him off his motorcycle, his model is switched for Junkyard's when he falls down.
* When Hot Rod tells the Junkions the universal greeting, the Autobot insignia on his chest is coloured black.
* When Grimlock gets kissed, his eyes are round instead of triangular.
* When Unicron transforms, the first hand we see (his right) is backwards relative to how the arm is shown on screen.
* After transforming, Unicron has all-white hands (instead of white with gold knuckles) and a white, rectangular chin (instead of the double-triangular chin with a goatee) he has later.
* As Hot Rod falls off one of Unicron's inner spikes, his lower body isn't drawn in. It looks like it should be blocked by our view of the spike, but is layered above it instead.
* Hot Rod's missing his Autobot symbol as he regains his footing inside Unicron.
* During the same sequence, we see a standard-looking control panel next to Hot Rod. It's unlikely Galvatron had time to create one inside Unicron, so where did it come from?
* As the Dinobots fly around Unicron, both his eyes are intact. (The left one had been shattered.)
* As the Dinobots fly away from Unicron, the spikes on Grimlock's right arm are gray instead of gold.
* The third smelting victim (who looks a lot like another Bumblebee) doesn't fall from the conveyor belt; he simply vanishes.

== Continuity errors ==
[[Image:G1TFTM Snarl cameo.JPG|thumb|right|250px|He used to bulls-eye womp-rats in his T16 back home.]]

* The Dinobot [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] is mysteriously absent from almost the entire movie, even though the Dinobots as a group are featured prominently. Copies of the script which have come into fans' hands repeatedly list the Dinobots, but never make mention of Snarl by name. In fact, at one point the script refers to "the four Dinobots". Despite this, Snarl does appear in three very brief shots—in which at least one other Dinobot (Swoop in one, Sludge in another) is entirely absent. Hmm.
* Also curiously absent are the 1985 Autobot cars and Mini-Vehicles, such as Inferno, Smokescreen, Cosmos, Warpath, etc. It would seem that these characters were available at the time of the movie:
** Perceptor and Blaster both debuted at the same time in the cartoon as the 1985 cars, and both play prominent roles in the movie.
** Grapple is [[:Image:BattleAutobotCity.jpg|seen ''very'' briefly]] during the battle for Autobot City.
** The 1985 Decepticons (Astrotrain, Dirge, etc.) appear in the film.
** [[:Image:TFTM-SideswipeRedAlertTracks.jpg|Tracks]], [[:Image:TFTM-RedAlertDown.jpg|Red Alert]] and Smokescreen (who was supposed to be the corpse in place of Wheeljack next to Windcharger) all appeared in storyboards but not the finished film.
* Devastator is treated as ''the'' ultimate threat, while in the cartoon, his role (and apparent power) was already being [[Starscream's Brigade|severely diminished]], presumably because several other combiners had been introduced. In story terms, the absence of these newer combiners, not to mention the mighty Omega Supreme, is inexplicable. In real-life terms, those characters didn't exist when the film commenced production. (The [[Transformers: The Animated Movie]] adaptation shows Omega Supreme, Superion and Defensor guarding the Ark against an attack by Bruticus and Menasor, attempting to [[retcon]] the problem away.)
[[Image:Cyclonus armada tftf.jpg|thumb|right|250px|We'll be safe enough once we make the jump into lightspeed.]]
* The existence of Cybertron's moons is contentious ''at best''.
** On the one hand, in numerous close and distant shots of the planet throughout the first two seasons, not a single moon was seen. Ever. Even after it got knocked out of Earth's orbit.
** On the other hand, Megatron ''does'' refer to Cybertron as "land of the metal moon" (note the singular) during "[[Microbots]]", suggesting otherwise. The fact that he was overenergized at the time and lost consciousness in mid-sentence - just before he ''might'' have specified a plural number of moons, (in)conveniently enough - makes it unclear just how much credence we should lend this statement.
** The movie promptly introduces two (possibly three) moons over the planet. In continuity terms, they must either have highly elliptical orbits with periapsides (points in their orbits that bring them closest to the planet) that just happened to coincide with the timeframe of the movie or they were constructed sometime after 1986.
* During the Battle of Autobot City, Starscream gets his leg caught. He shoots downward and gets away while screaming "My foot!", but it's his shin that's smoking while his foot looks fine. Later he kicks Megatron with the same foot. Shouldn't that hurt, according to him? Note there is a time lapse between the "foot shooting" and the kicking, leaving the option of a battlefield repair.
* So Ultra Magnus just happens to have a ready-made Matrix chamber installed in his chest cavity? Is this standard issue for all Autobots?
* The cartoon had already established that Astrotrain increases his size when he transforms to shuttle mode, being large enough to carry a pair of Decepticons in his cockpit. However, within the movie itself, his size is [[scale|noticeably inconsistent]]: When he leaves Autobot City, he's just large enough for the Decepticon army to cram themselves in; later, he's so huge that the Constructicons can quite comfortably form Devastator inside him.
* Speaking of Astrotrain, his entire body flips over when he transforms from train to space shuttle to escape from Autobot City. While ''we'' applaud the [[toy-accuracy]], the Decepticons inside probably didn't.
* Soundwave is loyal enough to pick up a wounded Megatron and save him, but when Starscream goes to throw Megatron out, Soundwave doesn't try to intervene. He even tries to steal the leadership once Megatron is gone. The "loyalty" attribute that has pertained so strongly to Soundwave seems to be alienated from the character in this scene.
* The number of minions created by Unicron changes throughout the film, with more Sweeps appearing as the story progresses. A second Cyclonus ("Cyclonus, the warrior, and [[Cyclonus's Armada|his armada]]") is shown being created but disappears shortly thereafter. At least ''seven'' new characters are shown at one point, created from only ''six'' Decepticons thrown from the shuttle.
*How can the Constructicons blow on those trumpets? Only [[Hook (G1)|three]] [[Bonecrusher (G1)|of]] [[Mixmaster (G1)|them]] have mouths. Do robots even ''need'' to breathe?
*Speaking of which, Galvatron was breathing hard when Unicron mentally tortured him.

[[Image:SSBQ.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"I've been looking forward to this for a long time." "Yes, I bet you have."]]
* [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] is capable of reducing [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] to ashes with a single shot from his cannon mode. Though in later episodes Galvatron is shown blowing up even small ''[[Thrull|planets]]'' with his cannon, his extraordinary killing power seems to be gone—like when he scores a direct hit in cannon mode on Ultra Magnus in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]" and Magnus isn't especially hurt at all, or how a similar blast against Scourge in "[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]" only leaves the latter temporarily incapacitated. [[Marvel Comics]] bios explain this by suggesting that Galvatron had nearly limitless power through Unicron... but then again, Galvatron himself claims to be "more powerful than ever" after Unicron is dead in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]". [[To sell toys|Who knows.]]
* Why didn't the Autobots notice Unicron until he was within devouring distance of Cybertron's moons? Why doesn't Shockwave, who is ''on Cybertron,'' react until after Unicron has eaten these moons, transformed into a giant robot, and ''smashed his hand into the planet's surface?''
* Despite running out of energon goodies on Quintessa, Hot Rod has at least one to offer to the Junkions. Maybe he got some on the ship. It's also possible that, when he told the Allicons "No more," he meant that he wasn't going to ''feed'' them any more energon goodies, not that he didn't ''have'' anymore.
* Daniel, who was just learning how to use his exo-suit, had to knock down the acid cover inside Unicron to save his loved ones. Why couldn't the more experienced Spike do the same with his suit from above? He had both of his arms free and a clear shot at the cover. On the other hand, the clamp holding him may well disable his exo-suit's weapons and movement abilities-if it didn't, Unicron probably wouldn't have eaten half as many victims by now...
* It's not clear how Rodimus Prime (carrying two humans) and the other Autobots survived their jump out of Unicron's eye and their plunge towards the surface of Cybertron.
* It's also unclear just how the dozen or so Autobots (and one shipload of Junkions) managed to retake the whole planet of Cybertron. Did Unicron really wipe out ''that'' many Decepticons?
* When the Autobots are repairing Autobot City, Blaster is present, but a few minutes later, he's nowhere to be seen. And he isn't seen getting on one of the shuttles. It is possible that they took off without him, but Daniel noticed Arcee was not on board. Guess he cares more about Arcee than Blaster.
* Ultra Magnus blows up, but later his parts are just in individual sections. The Junkions place them together and shine him up, and he's fine! No welding or reprogramming, no replacing damaged parts...
* Makes you wonder why they couldn't fly Prime's body over and repair it, too. At the end of season three, we find out the Matrix can be given back to him, so that's not the issue...

===Not necessarily errors===
* Fans have noted throughout the years that Astrotrain, in his flight through zero-gravity space, should not have needed to "jettison some weight" in the literal sense. However, since the ejected Decepticons quickly fall behind Astrotrain instead of floating alongside him, he must still have been accelerating and thus would have needed to burn a greater amount of fuel in order to push a larger payload. Perhaps he should have said "jettison some ''mass''", but then again, just being a spaceship doesn't make him a rocket scientist.
* Starscream is shown just inside Astrotrain's cargo bay when he commands him to take off, but in the next shot (Astrotrain's door closing as his rocket engines ignite), Starscream is nowhere to be seen. It's possible that he walked further in, but he should still be at least partially visible.

==Continuity notes==
* The Movie has had a huge effect in shaping the mythos. Among the elements and characters which would reappear in many other iterations of Transformers are:
** The notion that Cybertron has moons
** The Matrix as a physical object, rather than the computer program previously depicted in the Marvel Comics. Even the Marvel Comics would eventually shoehorn this one in.
** Autobot City
** Unicron
** The notion of Megatron becoming Galvatron
** And it killed off Optimus Prime before it was cool!
* Gadgets and powers:
** Springer deploys a small flip-out twin laser from his wrist during the Autobot City battle.
** Arcee and Hot Rod both activate a long-distance scanner of some sort by lowering a red visor from under their helmets over their eyes.
** Hot Rod uses a saw blade that extends from his retracted wrist.
** Blurr has the same kind of hooked welding tip used by various Autobots as far back as "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]".
** Arcee unleashes a nasty barbed post from her fender to fend off a Junkion.
** Grimlock shows the never-before seen ability to shoot lasers from his fists.
* '''[[The Revenge of Bruticus|< <]]''' What makes Starscream the leader? Megatron's <s>dead</s> almost dead!

==Real-world references and Easter eggs==
[[Image:TFTMUnicronSkyscrapers.jpg|thumb|]]
* When the inside of Unicron is shown after he devours Lithone, the "blinking energy" effect of Unicron's innards shows, for a split second, what appear to be several images of post-apocalyptic buildings. These images look to be recycled background paintings from ''[[wikipedia:Fist of the North Star (1986 film)|Fist of the North Star]]'', a film [[Toei]] had animated the same year. Regardless of animation efficiency/corner-cutting, the flashing images of ruined civilizations are eerily appropriate for Unicron.
* When Sludge gets haymakered by Devastator, his eyes pop out of their sockets in ''[[Wikipedia:Looney Tunes|Looney Tunes]]'' fashion.
* Kup's storytelling sequence aboard the shuttle is drawn from the novel ''[[Wikipedia:Of Mice and Men|Of Mice and Men]]'', complete with Grimlock in the Lenny role asking Kup to "tell Grimlock about petrorabbits again".
* The Junkions speak almost entirely in pop culture quotes and pastiches. Littered among the generic phrases like "operators are standing by!", "Film at eleven" and "eliminate even the toughest stains" are more specific references, such as:
** "Don't look behind door #2, Monty!" - a reference to the game show ''[[Let's Make a Deal]]'' and its host, [[Monty]] Hall.
** "Ger-ronny-doo-ron-ron-ronny-mo!" - both the famous "[[Wikipedia:Geronimo (exclamation)|Geronimo!]]" war cry, and the 1963 hit "[[Wikipedia:Da Doo Ron Ron|Da Doo Ron Ron]]".
** "You check in, but you don't check out" - a parody of the tagline for [[Wikipedia:Roach Motel (insect trap)|Roach Motel]] insect traps.
** "Happy motoring!" - the slogan of gas company [[Esso]].
[[Image:Tftm rosencrantz-and-guildenstern.jpg|thumb|You have ''no'' idea how long it took to identify all the pieces on these guys.]]
* The Quintesson jail cell includes robot debris ''strongly'' resembling [[:Image:Tftm rosencrantz-and-guildenstern.jpg#parts|several mobile suits]] from 1985 Japanese animation ''[[Wikipedia:Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam|Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam]]''.
* ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects (yes, even the high-budget Movie uses them):
** The ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine burst noise is used extensively throughout the film, over and over and over, almost any time a Decepticon takes flight.

** [[Luke Skywalker]]'s deactivating [[lightsaber]] is used as the sound of the Quintesson ship's ramp extending.
** Clashing lightsabers are used as Unicron fires eye-blasts at the attacking Transformers.

** An igniting lightsaber is used as Rodimus opens the Matrix.
* The ''[[Star Trek]]'' sliding door sound is used as Wreck-Gar pulls out his <s>iPhone</s> mini-TV.
* The sound used for the communicators on ''Star Trek'' is used when Daniel activates his blaster to save Spike

==Adaptations==
*[[Transformers: The Movie (Marvel comic)|A comic adaptation of the movie]] was published by [[Marvel Comics]] in 1986, concurrently with the movie's theater run. It was based off a non-finalized version of the script, and differs in many details from the final film. Additionally, most of the major character models (and possibly their unedited original character write-ups) appear in issue #4 of the ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' series.
* [[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|A storybook adaptation]] was released in the UK by [[Ladybird Books]].
*A four-part adaptation was released in 2006/2007 by [[IDW Publishing]], as part of the film's 20th anniversary celebration. It was titled ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' to differentiate it from the [[Michael Bay]] [[Transformers (film)|live-action film]]. Unlike its predecessor, it adheres rigidly to the script and plot of the finished movie.

==Soundtrack==
{{main|The Transformers: The Movie - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack}}

==Promotions==
* Early in the movie's production, a [[The Transformers: The Movie promo|promotional trailer]] was made to sell the project to potential investors.
* The movie was advertised on related 1986 toy packages via the [[Decipher the Decepticon]] Sweepstakes, which included a pack-in poster and contest.
* The movie was heavily advertised directly by TV [[commercial]]s, and tail-end segments on Transformer toy ads. Portions of its story were also retold in altered fashion by animation segments of commercials for the movie character toys, such as a spot showing Springer doing battle with Wreck-Gar.

==In the comic continuity==
The [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel UK comic]] made extensive use of the Movie as the basis for a series of stories involving the Transformers in the future. However there are several differences between the events seen on screen and those referenced in the comic:

*The comic always dates the movie to 2006, following the date given in a treatment that was all [[Simon Furman]] had when he wrote [[Target: 2006]].
*In Target: 2006, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] states that he was previously "[[Life Spark]]".
*The Matrix is always called the "Creation Matrix" in the comic, a name that predates the "Matrix of Leadership" but which is now used for the same physical object.
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] both survive the events, both later appearing in [[Space Pirates!]] (set in 2008).

In addition, Shockwave definitely survives the attack by Unicron.

The US comic almost completely ignored the events of the Movie, though later in the run an alternative future is briefly shown in "[[Rhythms of Darkness!]]" and "[[A Savage Circle]]". In this timeline at least some of the events of the Movie took place such as the creation of Galvatron from Megatron, which is dated to 2005, though Prowl's death was overlooked. [[Prowl II|Wouldn't be the first time. Or the last.]]
*The US version of the future story [[The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006]] implicitly has the events of the movie as part of its backstory. However, since the rest of the US series ignored the movie, this issue's place in the continuity is questionable.

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

* In some versions (notably the European version) the opening credits are replaced with a scrolling text ("''Star Wars'' style") which provides backstory.
* In some versions (notably the European version) the film ends with [[Victor Caroli|a narrator]] reassuring the audience that Optimus Prime will return.
* Instances of swearing in the film (there are two) were edited out; sometimes one, sometimes both. Those instances are: Spike yelling, "Oh shit, what are we gonna do now?" after the self-destructing Moon Base 2 fails to scratch Unicron, and Ultra Magnus growling, "Open, damn it, open!" while trying to open the Matrix to fend off Galvatron and the Sweeps on Junkion. The United Kingdom cinema version had the swearing included but, when it was released on VHS in the United Kingdom, Spike's line was cut ("damn" not being considered especially offensive in the UK). However it has been restored on all United Kingdom DVD releases.
* In some early FHE video releases, the shot of the Matrix falling out of Optimus Prime's hand and being caught by Hot Rod is edited so that it appears that Ultra Magnus simply takes the Matrix from Prime. Why this was done is not known, and the replay of the Hot Rod catch on Unicron's monitors was left intact.
*Instead of DEG, the [[Wikipedia:Rank Organisation|Rank Film]] "[[Wikipedia:Gongman|Gongman]]" appears before the film, as Rank were the United Kingdom distributors.

None of these edits significantly affect the story. They should not be confused with various other sequences which were changed before the film's final release:

* Originally, Ultra Magnus's "death sequence" on Junkion called for him to be lassoed and drawn and quartered by the Sweeps' energy beams, but this was deemed too graphic for audiences, hence the less disturbing "shot to death" sequence seen instead. There is evidence that the original sequence had been fully animated when the decision was made, however; the Sweeps still kept their solid energy lassos when they fire upon Magnus, and Magnus is seen visibly straining against what appears to be said lassos (edited out and replaced with laser fire) before exploding. This also explains why the Junkions only have to put his limbs back on to repair him.
* A number of other sequences were illustrated as [[storyboard]]s but dropped, presumably without ever being animated. Among them were:
** A short scene showing Ironhide piloting the Autobot shuttle through ''huge chunks of ice'' from the tail of a passing comet, explaining how the Decepticons caught them unawares. In response to a reprimand by Prowl who prickishly disapproves of Ironhide's piloting shenanigans, Ironhide exclaims, "I can sure as shootin' dodge a couple of ice chunks". When the Autobots are suddenly jolted by the Decepticon strike force as Megatron and his troops attempt to enter the shuttle, Ironhide tells the others on board, "That was no ice chunk...". Heroic nonsense ensues...
** An extended sequence with Hot Rod and Daniel outside the city.
** A sequence of Mirage blasting Bombshell and being fired on by Megatron.
** The Autobots finally bringing down Devastator with a barrage of missiles (and the Constructicons subsequently shooting Red Alert in the back).
** The Decepticons dogpiling Optimus Prime, explaining why he seems to be standing up just before his fight with Megatron, and no longer holding his rifle. According to storyboards, Prime gets bum-rushed by Blitzwing (who causes Prime to drop his gun), Starscream, Astrotrain, and Skywarp. While it is not clear how Prime defeated the first four hand-to-hand combatants, Dirge is later shown attempting one final sneak attack (and gets his can handed back to him) as Prime is talking to Megatron before the two leaders' final fight.
** Trailbreaker is shown dead among the wreckage of Autobot City as the Decepticons begin their retreat.
:Some of these concepts were in earlier versions of the script, and hence made it into the comic adaptation.
* Rumors have occasionally circulated in the fandom of additional animated footage that was dropped from the film, such as ultra-violent battle scenes. No evidence has ever surfaced to back these claims; the only known edits are those listed in this section.
:{{see|Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers#The Transformers: The Movie|Urban legends about ''The Transformers: The Movie''}}

==Reception==
{{quote|''The Transformers'', in which Orson Welles plays a planet, is pure headache material. Target audience of cartoon-watchers also will probably find the film unintelligible, noisy and unoriginal. Boxoffice prospects are dismal.|2=[http://books.google.com/books?id=DHNZAAAAMAAJ&q=Hasbro+Transformers&dq=Hasbro+Transformers&lr=&as_drrb_is=b&as_minm_is=1&as_miny_is=1983&as_maxm_is=12&as_maxy_is=2005&num=50&as_brr=0&cd=69 Variety's Film Reviews 1985-1986, Volume 19]}}

{{quote|Obnoxious animated feature about the title good guys, who defend the universe against an evil planet (which has a voice of its own... provided by Orson Welles.) That deafening rock score certainly doesn't help. Little more than a feature-length toy commercial.|Leonard Maltin, ''1987 Movie & Video Guide''}}

{{quote|While all this action may captivate young children, the animation is not spectacular enough to dazzle adults, and the Transformers have few truly human elements to lure parents along, even when their voices are supplied by well-known actors. |2=[http://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/09/movies/screen-transformers-animation-for-children.html The New York Times]}}

{{quote|Transformers -- The Movie, a feature-length animated film inspired by the syndicated TV cartoon series inspired by the Hasbro toy imported from Japan, is utterly uninspired entertainment. |2=[http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=DM&p_theme=dm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0ED3CE8EA8D40CCA&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM The Dallas Morning News]}}

{{quote|If you can swallow, without gagging, a large measure of sentimental and offensive religiosity - lines like "Do not grieve. Soon I will be one with the Matrix," whispered by a failing hunk of Autobot metal - then you have a better than even chance of leaving the theatre on your own two feet. |2=[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=01kiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=W6gFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2445,1286000&dq=transformers&hl=en The Montreal Gazette]}}

{{quote|Everything is poorly drawn and - when it's in focus - one dimensional. It is terribly hard to separate the robots from the backgrounds, and there is no easy way to tell the good guys from the bad guys. In an earlier movie based on the same sort of robot toys - "Go-Bots: The Battle of the Rock Lords" - the good guys were either white or colorful and the bad guys were dreary, and they had distinct personalities. Not this movie; everyone looks and sounds alike, except one pink robot who is a female good guy. Her tin voluptuousness makes her stand out. |2=[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kw4wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OgMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6957,6334152&dq=transformers&hl=en The Toledo Blade]}}

{{quote|Even with an all-star cast doing the voice overs... and a rock music score, this is still nothing more than a ripoff of a successful toy line. |2=[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AYckAAAAIBAJ&sjid=dtsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4192,1494652&dq=transformers&hl=en The Palm Beach Post]}}

{{quote|The great animated villains, like the Wicked Queen in Disney's "Snow White," had motivations as compelling as any live-action character. Unicron apparently destroys entire worlds because it has nothing else to do. |2=[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/57996397.html?dids=57996397:57996397&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+8%2C+1986&author=CHARLES+SOLOMON&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=8&desc=%60THE+TRANSFORMERS%27%3A+STRETCHING+A+POINT The LA Times]}}

''The Transformers: The Movie'' was almost universally panned by professional critics upon its release.

Well-known film critic and animation enthusiast, Leonard Maltin, gave it a rating below 1 1/2 stars in his ''1987 Movie & Video Guide'', regarding it as a "bomb", then proceeded to write an unflattering blurb denouncing the film as a "feature-length toy commercial" (well, he was ''right'').

Caryn James of the ''New York Times'' admitted in the [[August 9]], 1986 edition of the paper that the film was intended for young children, pointing out that the kids in the audience were having a grand ole time with the ''Transformer'' toys and comics they brought with them to the theater, but derided the film as having little to no appeal to adults (''man-children'', on the other hand...).

''Variety's Film Reviews 1985-1986, Volume 19 '' was far less even-handed in their review, claiming the film had no appeal to adults ''or'' children. They predicted the film would perform poorly in the box office (and were correct, in that regard).

Carrie Rickey of the ''Dallas Morning News'' chided the film in the [[August 13]], 1986 issue of the paper, describing it as "essentially a cartoon ''Star Wars'' about robots from a toybox galaxy far, far away". She then went on to say that the film "never takes off" and derided it as "uninspired".

Janice Kennedy of the ''Montreal Gazette'' verbally disemboweled the film in the [[August 23]], 1986 edition of the paper, criticizing it as overly commercial, profane, loud, violent, humorless, heavy-handed in its religious messages and chaulk-full of gratuitous celebrity voice-overs. Her only compliment: "But ''The Transformers: The Movie'' does have at least one good thing going for it, a howlingly appropriate song by [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]. It's title? ''Dare to be Stupid''." ''Ouch''.

Nanciann Cherry in the August 13, 1986 edition of the ''Toledo Blade'' claimed the robots in the movie had little personality and faded into the background. She even went on to say that ''Challenge of the GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords'' was a superior film! Her review was filled with inaccuracies, however, citing characters such as "Unicon" and claiming that the destruction of Cybertron's moons by "Unicon" is what caused the Autobots to travel to Autobot City, at which point Megatron attacked. To be fair, she readily admits, "About 20 minutes into the film, I gave up on the plot and tried to count all the ideas that were stolen from other sources. Now that kept me busy." So she wasn't really paying attention, anyway.

Kathryn Buxton in the [[August 22]], 1986 edition of the ''Palm Beach Post'' gave the film a whopping ''one'' star, calling it "a ripoff of a successful toyline", whatever ''that'' means. In the same article, she also gave David Cronenberg's ''[[Fly|The Fly]]'' one star, just for reference.

In the August 8, 1986 edition of the ''LA Times'', critic Charles Solomon made clear his dislike for the film centered primarily on the fact that none of the characters had interesting or believable motivation. He stated, "Not even the best actor can create a character out of nothing. Not one of the robots has a reason for doing what he does." Solomon then pointed to Unicron specifically as an example of the lack of deep, multi-dimensional motivations in the characters.

Over time, however, the movie has acquired something of a cult following beyond the core base of [[fandom|Transformers fans]], particularly among children of the 80s. It is sometimes screened as a midnight movie at colleges. Online, it is not hard to find amateur reviews lauding everything about it as utterly awesome, from the premise to the soundtrack, and dismissing more critical views out of hand.

To date, the budget of the film has not been disclosed—at least, not in any place the [[fandom]] has found. According to most box office tracking sites,<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers.htm</ref><ref>http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/1986/0TRTM.php</ref> ''The Transformers: The Movie'' made $5,849,647 in domestic (e.g., United States) theaters. Comparing this with other animated films of 1986, the results are not particularly charitable; while it did better financially than ''[[GoBots (franchise)|GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords]]''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=gobots.htm</ref> ($1,338,264) and ''Heathcliff: The Movie''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=heathcliff.htm</ref> ($2,610,686), it performed worse than the ''[[My Little Pony]]'' movie<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=mylittlepony.htm</ref> ($5,958,456) and the '''second''' ''Care Bears'' movie<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=carebearsmovie2.htm</ref> ($8,540,346). Bringing up ''The Great Mouse Detective''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=greatmousedetective.htm</ref> ($25,336,794) and ''An American Tail''<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=americantail.htm</ref> ($47,483,002) would really just be overkill.

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

Fictionally, it established several story concepts that have been used repeatedly in the years since 1986, some of which—such as Unicron and the Matrix—are now central to the entire Transformers mythos. The movie is also the centerpiece of the most well-known Transformers continuity: the Generation 1 animated universe. The ''Transformers'' cartoon is split into "pre-movie" and "post-movie" sections which feature different characters and settings, and even somewhat different visual styles. (Most pre-movie episodes were animated by the studio [[Toei]], while most post-movie episodes were animated by [[AKOM]].)

On a practical note, it was widely available on videotape, and remained so long after the ''The Transformers'' cartoon had gone off the air. Only a [[Family Home Entertainment|handful of series episodes]] were available on video, making ''The Transformers: The Movie'' the logical choice for someone looking to pick up a ''Transformers'' cartoon; this made it far more well-known among fans than any particular cartoon episode.

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

==Criticisms==
[[Image:TFTM Ratchet dies.jpg|180px|left|thumb|Only [[Stormtrooper (SW)|Imperial Stormtroopers]] are so precise.]]

All this is not all to say that the movie is a "masterpiece", exactly. The film met with extremely harsh critical reviews on its release, and some of those criticisms still ring true today.

The film displays an arguably cynical attitude towards itself as [[To sell toys|a vehicle for advertising toys]], especially in the way beloved characters are killed—sometimes gratuitously—for sake of justifying the story's focus on a new group of toys. (Note that with the exception of Laserbeak and possibly Buzzsaw the poster at the top of this article features ''only'' new characters.)

Further, the two primary plot devices—[[Unicron]] and the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]—have no prior establishment in the fiction. Unicron is given no backstory ([[Call of the Primitives|until season 3]]) or justification; he simply exists, is very dangerous, and is afraid of the Matrix, all for no adequately explained reason. The introduction of the Matrix itself is a heavy [[retcon]]. The story asks the audience to accept that this cosmically powerful artifact has been in Prime's possession all along (even though an X-ray of Optimus Prime's innards in the second season episode "[[A Prime Problem]]" show absolutely no signs of said Matrix), but has somehow never been relevant before. In fact, this lack of prior establishment is what led [[Simon Furman]] to develop the divinity backstory of Unicron and [[Primus]] in the UK comics run.

[[Image:Megatronlightsaber.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Your powers are weak, old man!]]
The movie bears many similarities to ''[[Star Wars (film)|Star Wars]]'': There are several character-parallels ([[Springer (G1)|Springer]] is a [[Han Solo]]-type and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] even has Princess Leia's hairdo!), the primary threat is similar (it's the [[Death Star]]... [[Unicron|but it transforms!]]), and both feature a climactic battle where the [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|young hero]] hears the voice of his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|dead, wise mentor]] one last time before saving the day.

To be a bit more fair to ''The Transformers: The Movie'', however, most of these similarities are either superficial (Arcee's Leia-hair; Megatron's "lightsaber" he briefly uses in his duel against Optimus Prime) or can be seen as elements common to thousands of years worth of epic storytelling through human history, not just common to ''Star Wars''. As a simple example, the phenomenon of two charismatic leaders dealing each other mortal injuries in battle hearkens back to some versions of the "King Arthur" myth; in their final battle, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arthur]] and his arch-enemy [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sir Mordred]] deal one another lethal injuries and both apparently expire—though Arthur according to the legend will [[The Return of Optimus Prime|return]] when [[Cybertron (planet)|England's]] need [[Darkest hour|is greatest]].

==Formatting==
[[Image:Tftm widescreenesque.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The "widescreen" picture (left) actually ''cuts off'' the top and bottom of the fullscreen picture (right).]]
Although it was billed in some advertisements before its theatrical release as being "widescreen", the movie was in fact animated in a 4:3 (fullscreen) aspect ratio. For its theatrical screenings, the film was matted down in the projector by the projectionist to a 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen), chopping the top and bottom off the picture, but all video transfers of the movie were done without mattes, meaning that there was actually more picture visible in the fullscreen video and DVD releases than there would have been in theaters. Across 2006 and 2007, new editions of the DVD of the film were released by Sony BMG and [[Metrodome]] which applied the mattes in order to replicate the original theatrical presentation of the film for the first time in home entertainment. Some fans, however, didn't realize that the film wasn't actually ''animated'' in widescreen, and, hearing that the DVD was to be in widescreen, expected to see the fullscreen image with additional footage at the sides, causing them to complain that the top and bottom were cut off, thereby totally missing the point.

==International versions==
{{main|The Transformers: The Movie/dubs}}

==Commercial Releases==
[[Image:Tftm laserdisk cover.jpg|right|thumb|The cover image from the original Japanese home media release of the movie.]]
* The movie was originally released in North America on home video in 1987 by [[Family Home Entertainment]], minus Spike's swear. Not long after, it was released in the UK by [[Video Gems]]. This version featured the opening text crawl and closing narration inherent to the UK version of the film. In Australia, the film was released on video by RCA/Columbia Pictures/Hoyts. In Japan, Hillcrane released a Laserdisc version alongside a VHS copy, both sporting a gorgeous painted cover that decorated many a fan's desktop back in the day.
*The movie was released spottily in the '90s, beginning with a budget VHS by Avid Home Entertainment in 1991. [[Malofilm]] released a VHS in Canada in 1995, notable for being the first home entertainment version to include Spike's swear. In 1998, Japanese company Pioneer produced another pair of Laserdisc and VHS releases. In 1999, things kicked off when American company [[Kid Rhino]] secured the Transformers license and released the film on VHS once again.
*The 21st century's flirtation with ''The Transformers: The Movie'' started with a UK budget VHS release of that country's version by [[Sony|Sony Wonder]], distributed by [[Maverick Entertainment]]. A Japanese company called CatCo followed this up with a VideoCD, and Malofilm—now Seville—were the first to release a DVD version of the film, though it was just a dump of their VHS version.
*In November 2000, ''The Transformers: The Movie'' got its first, full professional DVD release from Kid Rhino. This edition, labelled a "Special Collector's Edition", is the first to feature remastered video and audio, and several special features, including storyboards and an interview with [[Vince DiCola]]. Rhino concurrently released this version on VHS, sans extras.
*In 2001 in the UK, Sony Wonder released their own much-delayed DVD version of the film. It was the UK version of the film, but included Spike's swear. However, the release was burdened by badly interlaced video, though it notably included the [[Omni Productions]] dub version of the ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' episode "[[Four Warriors Come out of the Sky]]" as an extra. This version (including the ''Headmasters'' episode) was simultaneously released on VHS.
*The movie was released on DVD in Australia in 2003 by [[Madman Entertainment]], using the same video as the Maverick version, but distinguished by some nifty new cover art by [[Don Figueroa]], and special features not seen on other editions, such as ''[[Stan Bush|The Touch]]'' music video and 80s TV spots.
[[Image:Tftm uk covers.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The UK poster art (left) has been the most common DVD and VHS cover in its home country, but the Ultimate Edition featured new art by Andy Wildman (right).]]
*After acquiring the license to release ''Transformers'' DVDs in the UK, [[Metrodome]] focused on completing their run of series box sets before turning their attention to the movie properly, releasing only a cheap budget DVD of the UK version through Prism Leisure with no extras, and a UMD of the same version.
*In 2005, Metrodome released ''Transformers: The Movie - Reconstructed'', a new version of the film designed to expose as much of the animated picture as possible. This, however, only resulted in exposing the rough, unfinished edges of the animation, and an overly pale remaster was compounded by excessive interlacing due to an unnecessary NTSC to PAL transfer. This, coupled with a 5.1 remix from [[Magno Sound & Video]], featuring the same extra sound effects that they added to Rhino's season box sets, made this release both controversial and disappointing to many. This was the first time that the US version of the movie was released in the UK, and the first to feature the US poster art as a cover (although a Silverscreen store exclusive version of the disc included a reversible cover with the UK poster art as well). Extras include trailers, TV spots, the character biographies from the Madman release, and a subtitled version of "[[Four Warriors Come out of the Sky]]".
[[Image:Tftm sony covers.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Sony's covers, by Don Figueroa.]]
*For the movie's 20th anniversary in 2006, new license holder [[Sony|Sony BMG]] released a two-disc special edition of the film, featuring both a high-quality widescreen remaster and the original fullscreen version, audio commentaries from crew and fans, several new featurettes interviewing those involved in the movie's production, storyboards, tv spots, American and Japanese commercials and more. Most notably, this version included the first Western release of "[[Scramble City: Mobilization]]", albeit silent and unsubtitled, featuring only audio commentary. This release featured two covers by Don Figueroa: one is of the '84-'85 cast that appear in the movie, and one is of the movie's new characters, available either as a lenticular hologram that switches between the two, or as a reversible sleeve with the images printed on either side.
[[Image:Tftm madman covers.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Madman's 2003 DVD cover (left), and their 2007 Special Edition cover (right).]]
*Delayed a bit to coincide with the hype for the 2007 [[Transformers (film)|live-action movie]], Metrodome also released a two-disc "Ultimate Edition" with a different widescreen master. Like "Reconstructed", this version used the US edition of the film, but this time, the UK version was also included, in fullscreen, on the second disc. Extras include TV spots, commercials, the Madman biographies, storyboards, commentary, "Scramble City" (with audio and subtitles), featurettes with [[Flint Dille]] and [[Peter Cullen]], and more. The double-disc edition was sold in a steel case featuring new art by [[Andrew Wildman]], with the UK poster art adorning the standard case inside. Various store exclusives were available, including postcards from Play.Com, a reversible cover with the US poster art from HMV, art cards from Virgin Megastore and [[posters]] from Woolworths and [[Toys"R"Us]]. It was also available in an extra-less single-disc version. This version was premiered at the Mid Ulster Film Festival in Ireland which was the only cinema showing of the remastered version of the film to date.
*The film was released in Full HD 1080p on Blu-ray in the UK in October 2007. The Blu-ray is not region-locked, so it will play anywhere in the world. It features a 2.0 soundtrack, 5.1 Dolby Digital track, and a full bitrate DTS 5.1 track. The master used was the same used by Sony for their US DVD. The picture is quite stunning and the sound very good. Sadly, there are no extras on the DVD. The version of the film on the Blu-ray is the US one, complete with curse words.
*Madman produced their two-disc special edition through some collaboration with Metrodome, and consequently it features much of the same content, with additional extras taking the form of The Touch music video and a bonus episode of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''. This release again features cover artwork by Don Figueroa, specifically the cover of [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' adaptation.

==Television Broadcasts==
Following an airing during Season Five in parts, the feature film was only ever aired on American television in 1989 via the Fox stations. Air dates and times were June 17 at Noon, July 30 at 11 A.M. and September 2 at 10 A.M. Of course, this was the language-edited video release from Family Home Entertainment.

The movie was aired on [[The Hub]] on February 18, 2012, following [[Orion Pax, Part 1|the Season 2 premier]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' on what was called "Transformers Mega Saturday". Uniquely, this version seemed to combine the European opening naration with the US scrawl-free opening credits, muted the two swear words, used the European closing narration at the end, and sped up the scroll of the end credits to cut it down for time, ending the lyrics of the theme song around the beginning of its second verse.

The American television airing of the feature film adds one extra sound effect, and it has never been heard in any other release. During the scene when Arcee is racing to jump aboard the departing Autobot shuttle, there is a distinctive sound effect when she jumps. In all other releases there is no sound effect.

==Notes==
* According to [[Buzz Dixon]], Hasbro's decision to kill off Optimus Prime was actually an attempt to maintain some brand-storytelling parity with ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'', as Dixon had just convinced them to allow the death of [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] in ''[[wikipedia:G.I. Joe: The Movie|G.I. Joe: The Movie]]'' and both films were in production at the same time.<ref>http://www.joeheadquarters.com/interviews_dixon.shtml</ref>

* This film was the last professional performance by [[Orson Welles]], who died only a month later. According to production materials shown at [[BotCon 2000]] by Tim Finn, the voice recording sessions for ''The Transformers: The Movie'' were done on [[September 10]] and [[September 11|11]] of 1985. Welles died on [[October 10]] of that same year. It has often been speculated that Unicron's last line ("Destiny… you cannot destroy my destiny!") was recorded by another actor—possibly [[Leonard Nimoy|Nimoy]]—because it sounds different than the other lines. This speculation has been quashed by statements by Transformers voice director [[Wally Burr]].<ref>http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/60-astrominutes/wally-burr/wally_burr_3.html</ref>
[[Image:Windcharger wheeljack otp.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Uncle Owen! Aunt Beru!!]]

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

* Somewhat ironically, though only three of the original eighteen Autobots - [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] - are definitively shown to have survived the movie, two would quite literally never be heard from again: [[Scatman Crothers]] passed away (though this didn't stop Jazz from making any number of background cameos) while Casey Kasem [[Casey Kasem#Notes|quit the show early in the third season]]. Fate's finger is fickle indeed.

*[[:Image:TFTM-MaybeBeachcomber.jpg|A robot resembling Beachcomber]] appears alongside Spike and the Autobots inside Unicron seconds before Daniel blasts the acid cover. Whether this was actually meant to be Beachcomber or just coincidental coloring is unknown, but regardless, Beachcomber shows up alive and well in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]".

==External links==
* [http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=transformers.htm ''The Transformers: The Movie'''s box office domestic gross.]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080426020409/http://www.tftm.net/ ''The Transformers: The Movie'' "Unofficial Fansite", an extremely thorough site about the movie]
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20110718075138/http://www.wombatking.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=4 ''The Transformers: The Movie'' deleted storyboards] (archive link)

==Footnotes==
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{{disambig2|the ''Prime'' episode|the Generation 1 Decepticon known as "Deadlock"|Drift (G1)}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 65
|prev=Synthesis
|next=Predacons Rising (Prime)
|image=Tfp deadlock omega lock.jpg
|caption=Take that to the secondary cargo hold. We need to make room for the Stargate.
|title="Deadlock"
|airdate=[[July 26]], [[2013]]
|written by=[[Steven Melching]]
|directed by=[[Shaunt Nigoghossian]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''The Autobots face the Decepticons for a final showdown.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Megatron TFPS313 standing.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Samurai are awesome, but he's not...]]
The [[Autobot]]s storm the ''[[Trypticon (WFC)|Nemesis]]'' via the outer hull, while [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] lets them know he's heading for the [[Omega Lock]]'s control station. As he approaches the ship, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]] orders [[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]]'s team to join Ratchet while [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Wrecker]]s take the bridge. Arcee asks if they should destroy the lock, but Optimus does not intend to pass up a second chance to restore [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. [[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] has to be prompted to follow the others when he's momentarily distracted by the sight of [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] arriving on the upper deck slinging the Dark Star Saber to face Prime. The Decepticon leader uses the sword to damage Optimus's jet pack. Optimus manages to land on one of the lower spires and starts climbing up.

Telling them he has something he needs to do, Smokescreen leaves Arcee and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], much to Arcee's annoyance. Meanwhile, Ratchet reaches the control station and begins facing off, rather badly, against [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]]. Arcee and Bumblebee approach the control station as well, but they're cut off by [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] and a bunch of Air Vehicons who open fire on them. Elsewhere, [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] packs for a journey he might have to make. Smokescreen arrives at the warship's storage chamber and retrieves the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Star Saber]].

Ultra Magnus and his team storm the bridge; however, their attempt is cut short by [[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]], who [[GroundBridge]]s them to the brig, where they're quickly surrounded. Ultra Magnus notifies everyone that his team has been delayed, which gives [[Jack Darby|Jack]] an idea. He asks [[Raf Esquivel|Raf]] to bridge him onto the ''Nemesis'' bridge as he's come up with a plan.

On the warship, Shockwave finishes pummeling Ratchet and is about to finish the Autobot off, but is interrupted by the Omega Lock signaling that it's ready to fire. As he opens the huge portal to ready the firing sequence, he spots Optimus hanging onto the Omega Lock's structure and is forced to take cover as Optimus opens fire. Megatron soon arrives to engage Optimus directly and orders Shockwave to begin the firing sequence.

Knock Out, wandering the corridors, finds himself cut off by the fighting. The bridge, meanwhile, is invaded by Jack and an [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]]-clad [[Miko Nakadai|Miko]]. She quickly finishes off the Vehicons onsite, but Soundwave advances on her with an open GroundBridge. Jack tells Raf to open a GroundBridge right behind to Soundwave, and the conflicting bridge energies promptly transwarp Soundwave into the [[shadowzone (dimension)|shadowzone]]. As Jack and Miko head to the controls, the Omega Lock begins powering up. On its rim, Optimus and Megatron continue to battle, with Optimus knocking the Dark Star Saber from Megatron's grip and decking him. Megatron orders Shockwave to prepare to fire, but is interrupted by the ship lurching while under Jack's control.

[[File:Tfp bee down.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Cue the tears of children worldwide.]]

Down below, Smokescreen passes Arcee and Bumblebee, carrying the Star Saber into the Omega Lock control room. He attempts to throw the sword down to Optimus, only to be blasted by Shockwave. Arcee, Bumblebee, Starscream and Shockwave all run for the weapon. Arcee is forced to take out Starscream, and Bumblebee reaches the Star Saber first. He throws it up in the air, decking Shockwave and cracking his optic before grabbing the sword midair. Ratchet warns Optimus that he must use the Star Saber to destroy the Omega Lock; however, as Bumblebee jumps to pass the weapon to Optimus, he's blasted repeatedly by Megatron. As other Autobots and Decepticons watch in horror and glee (guess which), Bumblebee's optics flicker out, and he dies. He plunges lifelessly into the Omega Lock's energy field.

Outraged, Optimus smashes Megatron backward in a series of powerful blows, only to be knocked off the Omega Lock when Megatron recovers the Dark Star Saber and uses its wave attack to blast Optimus. As Prime clings to the side, Megatron prepares to finish the Autobot off, only to turn around in response to someone calling his name. Bumblebee runs him through with the Star Saber, and as everyone looks on in shock, Megatron dies and his body falls from the Omega Lock and plunges Earthward, burning as it enters the atmosphere. Bumblebee helps Optimus climb up as the remaining [[Decepticon]]s scramble to escape. As the Autobots reunite, they marvel at the fact that Bumblebee has his voice back, and Optimus passes on the news to Magnus's team and [[Hangar E]] that Megatron has perished. With the ship now under Autobot control, Optimus orders Magnus to set course for Cybertron. Bumblebee radios Raf to let him know to come up so he can be there for the restoration of Cybertron.

[[File:Tfp cybertron restored.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Peace.]]

As the ship passes through the [[space bridge]], Starscream and Shockwave reach the escape pods to find there's only one left. They cram into it and eject, though Starscream complains about the cramped conditions. Ratchet explains that he does not have the complete formula to synthesize cyber-matter (never having learned Shockwave's portion of it) and the current amount was intended to cyberform Earth, not the much larger Cybertron. Optimus directs the ship to the [[Well of All Sparks]], so they can revitalize Cybertron's core. The beam of energy strikes Cybertron's core, and the planet is soon restored and glowing a healthy blue. On the bridge, Knock Out admires the planet's new luster, and claims to be "joining the winning team", only to be decked by Miko. [[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]], still clinging to the hull, looks out over Cybertron before transforming and flying off.

Back on Earth, Optimus gives a speech about how they're going to miss [[Earth]]. Fowler says the three kids will be members of [[Unit:E]], June modifying it by mentioning that they'll be in a consulting capacity only until they're of age, and Ratchet takes the opportunity to announce he's staying on Earth. Bumblebee, Bulkhead and Arcee give a tearful farewell to their respective partners, while Fowler, Magnus, Wheeljack and Smokescreen share a mutual salute. As the Autobots head through the space bridge, Optimus gives Ratchet a last goodbye, and with a final lingering look at his human companions, strides through after his team.

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==Featured characters==
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*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (2)
*[[Ultra Magnus (WFC)|Ultra Magnus]] (3)
*[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] (4)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (6)
*[[Arcee (WFC)|Arcee]] (7)
*[[Smokescreen (Prime)|Smokescreen]] (8)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (9)

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*[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] (14)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] (15)
*[[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] (16)
*[[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] (17)
*[[Soundwave (WFC)|Soundwave]] (18)

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*[[Miko Nakadai]] (11)
*[[Jack Darby]] (12)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (13)
*[[June Darby]] (20)

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*[[Predaking (Prime)|Predaking]] (19)
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==Quotes==
"Pack light. Pack light! [''Finds his rotary buffer''] Oh! Pack ''smart''!"
:—'''Knock Out''', not needing to be told that [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|cowards survive]].

"Prepare to join your scout... in the Allspark!"
:—'''Megatron's''' final words.

"You took my voice. You will never rob anyone, of ''anything'', ever again."
:—'''Bumblebee''', getting payback at last.

"I will avenge you, Master!" 
[''Shockwave grabs him''] 
"Starscream, do not be a fool!" 
[''They flee as Starscream resists''] 
"Curse you and your logic!"
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Shockwave''' debate the merits of revenge, with the former displaying an uncharacteristic level of grief over Megatron's demise.

"Bumblebee..." 
"Your voice..." 
"My voice? What're you g-...My voice!" 
[''grabs '''Ratchet''' in a great big hug''] 
"Ratchet! I have my pipes back!" 
"Errhmm, y-yes! Yes we noticed!"
:—'''Ratchet''', '''Arcee''', and '''Bumblebee''' in a crazy-happy moment. Admit it, you smiled too.

"Rrrgh, your elbow articulator is digging into my lateral flexer!" 
"Do you intend to whine for the duration of the voyage?" 
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Shockwave''' get used to being in each other's personal space. This is going to be a long trip.

"Ah, such luster." 
''[Autobots stare in disbelief]'' 
"What? I'm joining the winning team."
:—'''Knock Out''' proves once again just how self-important he really is, right before Miko shuts him up.

"Raf..." 
"I know Bee. You don't have to say anything." 
"I never did."
:—'''Raf''' and '''Bumblebee''' share their last exchange...for now.

"Miko..." 
:-'''Miko''' climbs onto '''Bulkhead's''' foot and cries while he speaks his only line of the episode and his last of the series.

"Until we meet again, old friend..."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Ratchet''' also share their last exchange, and in a way, to us.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Ultra Magnus goes into the battle using his built-in blasters, but in the next scene is lugging around the same handheld cannon he used in "[[Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion]]".
* Even though the ship is orbiting Earth, Transformers and objects fall at a rate consistent with Earth-normal gravity outside of the ship.
* Though it makes sense that Megatron and Optimus failed to notice Bumblebee's revival, certainly the assembled Autobots and Decepticons should have, considering Bumblebee would have had to climb out of the cybermatter pool, grab the sword, then walk over to Megatron to stab him with it.
* When Jack arrives on the ''Nemesis'', Laserbeak (on Soundwave's chest) is missing its left wing.
*As Bumblebee is blasted by Megatron, the Star Saber falls with him at the same angle, apparently towards the cybermatter pool. Yet when Bumblebee falls in, the Saber clangs to the surface of the Omega Lock rather than in the pool, as its trajectory would suggest.
*So did Optimus forget that he had a jetpack when he was hanging on to the edge of the Omega Lock?
*Knock-Out is only feet from the Autobots when he comments on a restored Cybertron's beauty, yet no one noticed him until then?

===Continuity notes===
* Megatron hasn't used the [[Dark Star Saber]] since "[[Darkest Hour (episode)|Darkest Hour]]", the last episode of last season.
* Ultra Magnus refers to Soundwave's combat GroundBridging as a "relocation trick", which he had used on Arcee in "[[Orion Pax, Part 1]]", a Predacon bone fragment in "[[Project Predacon]]", and [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]] and her [[Insecticon (Prime)|Insecticons]] in "[[Thirst]]".
* Miko previously used the Apex Armor in "[[Chain of Command (Prime)|Chain of Command]]".
* Jack, Miko, and Raf experienced the effects of crossed GroundBridges firsthand in "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]".
* The [[Immobilizer]] is seen in a stasis field in the vault, thus accounting for all the weapons left on Cybertron last season.
* The Star Saber was previously seen in the Decepticon vault in "[[Prey (episode)|Prey]]". Despite not making a note of it then, that fact did not escape Smokescreen's notice.
* Bumblebee's formerly-destroyed voicebox was the result of a run-in with Megatron at [[Tyger Pax]], as explained in "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 1]]" and the novel, ''[[Transformers: Exodus]]''.
* The Autobots fire the Omega Lock into the Well of All Sparks, last seen in flashback in "[[One Shall Rise, Part 1]]".
* Predaking is revealed to have survived Megatron's attack from the previous episode.
* This is the second time Knock Out [[Orion Pax, Part 1|has mentioned being on the "winning team"]].
* Wheeljack takes the [[lobbing]] ball with him to Cybertron. It was last seen in "Project Predacon".
*This is the first time Optimus and Megatron have seen each other since "Rebellion".

===Real-world references===
* Raf refers to opening conflicting Space Bridge portals as 'crossing the streams', a term from ''Ghostbusters'' for literally touching the energy streams created by the series' signature energy backpacks. Coincidentally, this was ''also'' a technique of last resort with potentially devastating consequences. The same term was used the first time this happened.

===Trivia===
* Between solicitations for upcoming issues of the ''[[Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters (comic)|Beast Hunters'' comic]] (which revealed that Cybertron would be restored), the press release for the ''[[Predacons Rising (Prime)|Predacons Rising]]'' movie (which revealed that Megatron was going to die) and a clip shown at the ''Prime'' panel at the San Diego Comic Con and later released online (which revealed that Bumblebee would regain his voice), a well-informed Transfan had pretty much ''every'' surprise of this episode spoiled ''by official sources'' well in advance of its airing. Boo.
* Just before Megatron retrieves the Dark Star Saber from the Omega Lock to use its wave attack to push Optimus off the side, it emits a sound very similar to the [[Star Saber (Armada)|original Star Saber sword]] whenever it was activated.
* Ratchet kept saying that he wanted to go back to Cybertron, and that he wouldn't forgive Optimus for leaving him on a planet with humans. Evidently, he has grown used to them, and stays behind anyway, claiming that he's needed in Unit:E. Though he may have grown attached to Earth, and humans, his technical skills would likely be of more use in rebuilding Cybertron.
* While the limited cybermatter created to cyberform Earth was enough to restore Cybertron's core, the surface is still in ruins. Ratchet predicted this much would happen in the previous season, even though he was technically wrong at the time. The original Omega Lock could have restored both the surface and the core.
* Bumblebee was wearing a battle mask over his mouth for the whole series, which is revealed when he retracts it upon discovering he can speak again.
* Soundwave has his Spacebridge trump card used against him (at last).
* The ''Nemesis'' appears to be airtight, or at the very least, its bridge. The humans are able to stand around in a very casual way without any form of breathing equipment.
* Megatron is able to use the Dark Star Saber without having the arm of the Prime. It appears he designed it to be used by non-Primes despite it being created with the [[Forge of Solus Prime]].
* Omega Lock's cybermatter was able to fully heal Bumblebee's deadly wounds and to restore his voice box, so couldn't Autobots to use it to restore Ultra Magnus' hand?

[[Category:Prime episodes]]

Sixshot (G1)

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:''Sixshot is a [[Decepticon]] [[Six Changer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:SixshotBoxArt.jpg|350px|thumb|Determined to make bad where his [[Quickswitch|Autobot son]] went good, Sixshot joins the Decepticons!]]

Few Decepticons are as feared as '''Sixshot''', either by the Autobots or by their own comrades. As the first Transformer [[Six Changer]], able to assume six different modes, he is officially designated as a "Solo Transformer Assault Group" (or "S.T.A.G."), but is more colloquially known among those who know and fear him as a "one-robot army". Sixshot's destructive ability is the stuff of legend, a gleeful murderousness that is matched only in ferocity by the intensity with which he sets to the bloody tasks given him. He is not to be mistaken for a mindless weapon, however—he is fiercely intelligent, and not without honor of a warped sort. He grants due respect to any opponent he deems worthy, and always speaks well of them after he has inevitably dispatched them to, as he puts it, "the great junkyard in the sky". These attitudes are reflective of Sixshot's understanding of the inevitable end that waits for a warrior such as he, and the hope that when his own end eventually arrives he will be remembered in the same way. But that end will be long in coming, for although Sixshot believes that life is only worth living for as long as there are opponents who can challenge him, his mantra does not preclude his own allegiance changing in order to make new enemies and challenges where none existed before.

{{bigquote|He kills. He destroys. He eradicates. He doesn't negotiate!|[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] sums up Sixshot|[[Devastation issue 5|''Devastation'' #5]]}}

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Neil Ross]] (English), [[Eiji Yanagisawa]] (Japanese), [[Bernd Simon]] (German)

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Sixshot was among the Decepticons who stormed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in order to seize control of the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. When the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] barred the villains' way, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] called upon Sixshot to take them on, and he proceeded to effortlessly use each of his five alternate modes to down the five individual members of the team. In order, he shot down [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] while in tank mode, transformed to beast mode and flew up to destroy [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]], landed and transformed to armored car mode to shoot down [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], transformed to jet mode to shoot [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] and finally transformed into his gun mode which [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] used to shoot down [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. Converting back to robot mode to survey his handiwork, Sixshot mirthfully dismissed the brief battle as being "like shooting [[cyber-duck]]s in a barrel." {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}
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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''The Battle of the Star Gate''====
[[File:SGBattles4 sixshot.jpg|thumb|Just like a ninja, popping up where you don't expect him!]]
Sixshot was part of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s forces when he confronted two treacherous [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]s on the [[Trigger]]. When the [[Autobot]]s arrived, the Decepticons battled them, till the Starscream of the future interrupted the battle by merging with the Trigger. In the ensuing conflict, the Trigger was destroyed and the Transformers were sent falling to the [[Earth]], becoming lost. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

====''The Great Transformer War''====
[[File:SixshotGreatTransformersWar03.jpg|left|200px|thumb|]]

In the year 2011, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] made plans for an all-out assault on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. These plans, however, required that the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] successfully escape from planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] and reach [[Chaar]]. With the Decepticon Headmasters being tailed by the Autobot Headmasters, Galvatron dispatched Sixshot to ensure that his newest recruits escape their pursuers. Arriving just in time, Sixshot easily defeated the Autobot Headmasters, then angrily ordered the Decepticon Headmasters to head for Chaar so they could participate in the assault on Cybertron. His mission successful, Sixshot left the defeated Autobots to lick their wounds. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}

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====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michihiro Ikemizu]] (Japanese)

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Sixshot, a member of the [[Six Clan]], had a long, bloody history of being a scoundrel and a killer. Millions of years prior to his becoming Decepticon [[City Commander]], Sixshot traveled to the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] and tried to rip off a mining operation. One of the miners, [[Abel]], stood up to him and Sixshot brutally murdered him. Abel happened to be a good friend of [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]'s, however, this was before he underwent the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster process]] and he was too weak to stop Sixshot. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

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He debuted in 2011 with the function of "[[Trypticon (G1)|Decepticon City]] Ninja Commander".<ref>Infamously translated as "Ninja Consultant" in the [[Omni Productions|Omni Productions dub]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6jE-_AfZqc Ninja Consultant!! at Youtube.com]</ref> In this respect, he was something of an arch-enemy to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. They had their first encounter when Sixshot led [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and the [[Triple Changer]]s against the Autobots on Earth, trying to prevent reinforcements from reaching Cybertron. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Sixshot was immensely powerful and soon usurped [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] as Galvatron's bestest fwend. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} He personally guided Trypticon into battle on Earth in order to test Galvatron's [[Madmachine]] on Metroplex. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

Sixshot and Galvatron came up with a plan to steal energy from the six major nations on Earth. Using his until-then hidden ability to assume six different modes, combined with his ninja shadow powers, Sixshot would pose as a group of robots extorting energy from Earth, throwing the Autobots off-balance as he would not appear to be associated with the Decepticons. In his various modes, Sixshot made several terrorist strikes on the countries he was blackmailing. He made two vital mistakes, though: one, by not telling Scourge and Cyclonus about the plan, they recruited Trypticon to keep this "mystery robot" from muscling in on Decepticon turf. And two, he attacked Japan. Nobody attacks Japan on the [[Trainbot]]s' watch. Sixshot was swarmed with enemies in Japan, first the combiner [[Raiden]], then the misguided Decepticons leading Trypticon into the fray, and finally Chromedome and the Headmasters, who had finally recognized him as the evil ninja from Master millions of years before. All the ninja tricks in the world couldn't get Sixshot out of THAT ruckus unscathed. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

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Later, when Galvatron stormed Cybertron to capture the super-metal known as [[Cybertonuron]], Sixshot happened to let it slip to [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] that Galvatron said he wouldn't need the Headmaster anymore once the Cybertonuron was his. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} Coincidentally enough, Galvatron vanished in a huge explosion just hours later, and Scorponok assumed command of the Decepticons. He declared his new position before Sixshot, Soundblaster and the others, and began hatching evil schemes of his own. As Scorponok sent the Headmasters and Triple Changers to capture the energy-absorbing satellite [[Sol 1]], Sixshot occupied the Autobots on Earth so that they couldn't interfere. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Sixshot also coordinated Scorponok's scheme to distract the Autobots with a volcanic eruption in Peru. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}}

In order to keep the Autobots from interfering with Scorponok's plans on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Sixshot and Trypticon intercepted them as they left Autobot City. Sixshot used his six modes to keep the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s distracted and off-balance. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Later, he left for Chaar to attend the debut ceremony of MegaZarak, Scorponok's massive new [[Transtector]]. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}} When a mysterious UFO appeared on Earth, Sixshot was swallowed up inside its luminescent form right before Soundblaster's optics. He reappeared with the UFO on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] in the midst of a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, when it was revealed that the UFO was a starcruiser piloted by the returning Decepticon emperor, Galvatron. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}}

After learning the Autobots were going to stockpile large quantities of energon and send it to the needy planet [[Sandra (planet)|Sandra]], Galvatron had Sixshot coordinate a raid on the relief mission. Sixshot and his leader joined the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s and [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s (and [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]]) for an attack on the Trainbots before they could take off with the energon. The battle between the two forces stalemated, as the Decepticons failed to capture the energon, but also prevented the Trainbots from successfully fleeing with it. After shooting down the trains, Sixshot fought their Light-Speed Commander, [[Shouki]]. The stalemate eventually ended when the Autobots pulled back and sent the energon from their second base on [[Athenia]] instead. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

[[File:Hm18 negotiating with galvatron.jpg|left|thumb|250px|You were right about one thing, Motormaster. The negotiators ''were'' short.]]

Sixshot was next seen using his ninja powers to disguise himself as Galvatron for a meeting with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]. While "Galvatron" pretended to entertain the notion of a joint energy generating project with the Autobots, the real Galvatron gathered his forces to strike out at energy sources elsewhere in the universe. The Autobot double agent [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]] reported on the ruse to his superiors, and Sixshot was revealed. As he led the Decepticons on Earth in a retreat, Sixshot blew up the Space Bridge ring as they were departing, preventing Autobot pursuit. Furthermore, because the Space Bridge nexus was already destabilized after the destruction of Mars, the Space Bridges on Athenia and Cybertron were also destroyed thanks to Sixshot's attack. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

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As the Decepticons flew out into deep space to raid new sources of energy, Sixshot clearly distinguished himself as Galvatron's right-hand man. On [[Hive (planet)|Hive]], Galvatron only took Sixshot and the [[Horrorcon]]s with him to force the entire planet to surrender to the Decepticon cause. They fought their way to the palace and its energy stockpile, but were blocked at the five yard line by Chromedome and the Headmasters. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}} On their next stop, the Decepticons attacked Sperity, the more developed of the [[Twin Star]] planets. Galvatron sent Sixshot and Soundblaster to uncover as much energon as they could, but the supply was drastically short. They could barely scrape together enough cubes to fill a room. The Decepticons learned too late that all of Sperity's people and energon had been diverted to the sister planet, Toruin. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} When the Decepticons came to [[Daros]] to stock up on "goodwill" energon from their ally, the corrupt governor, Galvatron sent out Sixshot and the Horrorcons to stall Fortress's men so that their refueling could be completed. Sixshot successfully kept the Autobot Headmasters occupied long enough for Scorponok to fill up. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}} Next, on [[Paradise]], Sixshot was sent to occupy the Autobots alone while the other Decepticons gathered energy. He waged a solo Transformer assault (group) on the Battleship Maximus, challenging Fortress's massive vessel. Its weapon systems were inoperative at the time, but hey, it ''looked'' impressive. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} The Decepticon mission continued at full pace, and they succeeded in accumulating energon on roughly half of the thirteen worlds they visited. Finally, on the [[Pirate Planet]], Sixshot welcomed their new allies, the [[Clone (subgroup)|Decepticon Clones]]. The Clones and Sixshot aided Galvatron in the search for hidden proton energy on the planet before finally starting their return journey back to Chaar. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

[[File:Sixshot modes.jpg|left|250px|thumb|I've got nothing to lose and I've got nothing to prove, so I'll be dancing with myself.]]

Back in our galaxy, Sixshot aided Galvatron in carrying forward his ultimate plan. Sixshot cautioned his leader that Scorponok would not sit idly by while Galvatron made himself all-powerful, but Galvatron dismissed the threat of Scorponok as ultimately insignificant. As the final preparations were being made, Sixshot led an army of Horrorcons, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s in an assault on Earth. Once the Autobot energy facility in [[Miami]] was under siege, Sixshot returned to Autobot City with Trypticon to attack Ultra Magnus while his troops were scattered dealing with other threats. Sixshot and Ultra Magnus fought in personal combat, as Sixshot made full use of his Six-Changer and ninja multiplication powers. After a tireless barrage, Sixshot unveiled his hidden seventh mode, the '''Wingwolf''', possessing the power of all his separate modes combined. The Wingwolf's assault was too much for Ultra Magnus, and he succumbed to his wounds. The enraged Autobot Headmasters arrived just in time to witness his fall, and they turned their anger on Sixshot, driving him from the murder scene. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

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Flush with victory, Sixshot continued the war on Earth, unleashing [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and the Horrorcons to attack five different locations at once, stretching the Autobot forces to the breaking point. He also uncovered the secret location of Scorponok, who had gone AWOL earlier during the siege of Earth. Reporting back to his commander on Chaar, Sixshot informed Galvatron of his findings. During this meeting, Galvatron unveiled his full plan for the stockpiled energon—he wanted to become another [[Unicron]], incorporating Earth itself into his body to become the planet-sized [[Grand Galvatron]]. To do so, he would require..."donations" from the finest of Transformer warriors, using them as spare parts to assemble his massive new frame with the best transforming parts available. Galvatron informed Sixshot that his own impressive transforming powers would mark him as the first warrior Galvatron would honor by disassembling.

Less than thrilled with the idea of being scrapped for Galvatron's insane ambitions, Sixshot reported to Scorponok and forged an alliance with the Headmaster leader in order to hold off his grisly fate. When Galvatron came upon them, Sixshot and Scorponok faked a scuffle until the Autobots arrived on the scene as well. Sixshot was caught up in battle with Metroplex, who was seeking revenge for the death of Ultra Magnus. Fortunately for Sixshot, the Autobot Headmasters united against Galvatron and left him buried deep beneath the icefields of Alaska. Although Sixshot and Scorponok were forced to flee, Sixshot no longer had to worry about being incorporated into the "Grand Galvatron". {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

Sixshot devoted himself to the new leader, Scorponok, and continued his efforts to upset the Autobot activity on Earth. He and Trypticon staged another attack on Autobot City, injuring Spike Witwicky in the process. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Scorponok was soon driven off Earth after the Autobots discovered the weak point on his MegaZarak Transtector, and so the Decepticons' new target was the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]]. When six robots escaped Master in an attempt to warn the Autobots, Sixshot pursued them along with [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire]] and [[Triggerhappy]]. They came across the Battleship Maximus in space, and Sixshot engaged the Autobot Headmasters in warfare, using his multiplication power to confuse them. Chromedome and his allies managed to hold their own, however, and the fighting continued until a massive explosion of plasma energy rocked the area. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

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In the aftermath, Sixshot found Slugslinger and his men had been fused to the Master refugees in the plasma explosion. He brought them back to Master to recuperate, and these new [[Targetmaster]]s joined Scorponok's forces for the invasion. The Decepticons were forced to modify their plans once the Battleship Maximus arrived in defense of Master. At Scorponok's command, Sixshot used his ninja powers to cast an illusion disguising him as Chromedome. He used his disguise to get close to Chromedome's friend [[Jack (Headmasters)|Jack]] and kidnap him so that the Decepticons could learn about the [[Master Sword]] and the Headmasters' weaknesses. Sixshot tortured the poor scientist vigorously, but even [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotic powers could not compel Jack to reveal what he didn't know. With his usefulness at an end, Sixshot concocted a cruel plan for using their prisoner against the Autobots. Jack was turned into a suicide bomber, implanted with a powerful explosive and hypnotically compelled to return to the Battleship Maximus and detonate. Chromedome was forced to shoot down his own friend in order to protect the others. Enraged over the deaths of Jack, Abel, and Ultra Magnus, Chromedome launched a furious assault on Sixshot with his fellow Headmasters. Sixshot's arms were blasted completely off his body in the fight, and he was forced to flee before the vengeful Autobot finished him off. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

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In order to uncover the secret of the Master Sword, Sixshot had the young Autobot named Wheelie kidnapped and dangled above a pit of acid. He demanded that Fortress reveal the secrets within three hours or else Wheelie would die. Chromedome and Danny Witwicky managed to rescue Wheelie from the Decepticons, but Sixshot and his allies were able to steal the data they wanted from Fortress anyway. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} As Scorponok continued construction on his new super weapon, Sixshot led a group of Decepticons to distract Fortress Maximus, keeping him busy elsewhere while the final stages were being completed. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} Eventually, the [[Zarak Shield]] was completed, and the Decepticons rose up from beneath the city center in a massive battle. Sixshot fought against Fortress's warriors and the junior soldiers Chromedome had been training. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

[[File:Sixshot Daniel Daira.jpg|thumb|left|225px|So, uh...how about that Internet? Lotta stuff on that Internet...]]

As the Decepticons made their way back towards Earth, Scorponok recklessly carried the scorpion through an asteroid field against Sixshot's warnings, causing damage to the ship. After Sixshot pointed out his lord's error, Scorponok ordered him out of the ship to attack the pursuing Battleship Maximus alone. During the battle, one of the Autobots' main cannons was jettisoned, and both it and Sixshot were swept up in a space vortex, depositing them on the planet [[Daira]] far from the battle. After reviving, Sixshot discovered Danny Witwicky had been inside the turret when it was launched. Although the boy was initially frightened, Sixshot assured Danny it was beneath him to make war on small children. As the two began to separate, a group of rock-creatures rose from the ground to attack. Sixshot defended both himself and Danny, and the two formed a cautious alliance. "Uncle" Sixshot kept Danny alive on Daira until the Autobot Headmasters arrived to rescue him. Chromedome was spoiling for a fight, but Danny insisted they leave Sixhsot alone. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}}

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Despite being abandoned on the field of battle, Sixshot returned to the Decepticons and presented himself before Lord Scorponok once again for service. Scorponok's ship was still in need of repairs, and so Sixshot prepared a distraction—he challenged Chromedome to single combat on [[Juno]]. He hoped that destroying Chromedome would cripple the Headmasters' effectiveness and keep all of the Autobots busy until the scorpion could be repaired. Hours later, the duel began, and both combatants fought furiously until Danny arrived, throwing himself between them. While Sixshot denied Danny's pleas to their friendship, he also could not bring himself to shoot the boy in order to get to Chromedome. The stalemate ended abruptly with a massive explosion: Scorponok had laid a series of bombs around Juno in the hopes of eliminated both Sixshot and the Autobots. With Danny in danger, Sixshot declared the duel over. He charged Chromedome with getting the boy to safety, and saved Danny from falling into a ravine just before seemingly being consumed by a blast of lava himself. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

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Sixshot survived the blast, and made his way to Earth by clinging to the outside of the Battleship Maximus as it returned. By this point, Sixshot had deemed Scorponok his enemy, and was searching for a way to even their score. With his falling out with Scorponok not common knowledge, he made contact with Bruticus and the Decepticon Clones to gather information about Scorponok's current plans, and their upcoming rendez-vous at the North Pole. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} After a battle with the Autobots in Egypt, Sixshot secretly followed Scorponok back to the underwater entrance to [[Lemuria (G1)|Lemuria]]. Seeing Sixshot, Scorponok once again tried to pretend he was overjoyed by the Ninja Commander's return. Sixshot played along long enough to learn about Scorponok's plans for the [[crysmagnetal]], and then attempted to depart. A suspicious Scorponok refused to allow him to leave and fired upon Sixshot, but only succeeded in hitting one of the ninja's holographic doubles. While at the North Pole, Sixshot intervened twice in the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons, saving Danny from [[Battletrap]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. In the end, he swore not to return to the Decepticons, and bade Danny farewell. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''The Headmasters'' comic====
For the sake of proving how insanely ''evil'' he was, Sixshot one day just decided to up and steal a capsule of emergency food rations from a spaceship. The Autobot Headmasters and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] attempted to stop him, but they were no match for the ninja, who vanished in a cloud of smoke.

Applauding himself as the "Devil King of Space", Sixshot then swooped down to a nearby planet to relax. Basking in the beauty of nature, Sixshot decided to share his pic-a-nic basket with all the cute and cuddly forest creatures romping and playing on and around him. Suddenly, Daniel popped up behind him, noting that he was nothing more than a big ol' softy. As it turned out, Daniel had latched onto Sixshot as he was making his escape from the Headmasters. Daniel asked Sixshot to join the Autobots since he was actually just a total poser, but Sixshot explained that he owed a ninja debt of ninja loyalty to [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] and could do no such thing.

Then Daniel got shot in the arm. As the boy recovered, Sixshot recognized the group of gun-toting rednecks as [[Space Hunter]]s. Not about to let them kill all the cute animals (and Daniel), Sixshot transformed to all six of his modes, defeating the Hunters, and then to his Wingwolf mode just for the sake of overkill. With the Space Hunters fleeing, Sixshot saw to dressing Daniel's wound and then, with a speech about power, honor and loyalty (and after sending an SOS to [[Athenia]] to get Daniel a ride home), he zoomed off into space. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4|The Headmasters #4}}

After the defeat of [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]], when all the other Decepticons were driven from the planet, Sixshot chose to blaze a new path in his life. Sixshot's next goal was to travel the galaxy and become the greatest warrior in the Universe, learning new transformations from various creatures. His first task was to stay on [[Earth]] and learn how to transform into a human being. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Sixshot alerted the Autobots on [[Athenia]] about the existence of [[Devil Z]]. {{storylink|Master File No, 1}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|left|100px|thumb|No slag, Sherlock.]]
Sixshot was one of the Decepticons who followed [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to the planet [[Nebulos]]. He acted as an air transport to an unidentifiable Decepticon. Upon greeting Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]]'s faction of Nebulans, he noted, "Strange creatures await us." Maybe they were ''too'' strange because he was never seen again. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
[[File:TFin3Dno3 sixshot.jpg|thumb|125px]]
While [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] was off looking for some new [[Energon]] source, Sixshot gathered volunteers for an unspecified mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s life interesting. He managed to rustle up [[Pounce]], [[Wingspan]], and [[Flywheels]]. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}

Sixshot took part in an attack on [[Tau-Ursa]], allowing Galvatron to pick up the last component needed for his [[Nullification Cannon]]. As a result of the attack, the Decepticons leveled the entire city. They then headed for Cybertron, where Sixshot led a group in creating a diversion. He took great delight in baiting [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], promising that he would reveal his other three alternate modes to the Autobot someday. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] realised that the diversion was to cover Galvatron's attack on the Energon plant, Sixshot's team retreated, their job done. {{storylink|The War Against the Destructons, Chapter 1 of 3}}
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[File:Sixshotg1dw.jpg|thumb|"Strange heads await us."]]

Once the [[Triple Changer]]s turned out to be a success, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] sought to create an even more impressive warrior that could transform into an unprecedented six modes. Shortly after finishing with the being he named Sixshot, Shockwave berated Blitzwing for acting out of rank, in response to which Astrotrain later suggested that Blitzwing (the first triple Changer) no longer was Shockwave's favourite. {{storylink|Lost and Found (issue)|Lost and Found}} Shockwave's short rule was ended by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] before his project could be unveiled, and so apparently passed under Megatron's radar. While Megatron had moved his attentions to [[Earth]], Sixshot was seen examining the remains of Blitzwing at the deserted site of Shockwave's former base. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{Note|[[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] went out of business before Sixshot could be properly revealed. Earlier in the series, [[Octane]] is shown piloting a land vehicle that is clearly Sixshot's tank mode, which is later jacked by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. This vehicle never transforms or shows any signs of sentience, so whether or not it is '''actually''' Sixshot is debatable. [[James McDonough]] later noted in an interview that it was not some random [[easter egg]], and that its inclusion was deliberate foreshadowing of the future of Shockwave's experiments in multiple transformations.}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers''===
[[File:ArtofWar3 OmegaSupreme Sixshot Astrotrain.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
After [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of the Decepticons, Sixshot led [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] in an attack on an Autobot peace ceremony. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} Sixshot targeted [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], only for the Autobot to jump onto his plane mode and steer him into crashing into [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]]'s face. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers2-teleconference.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Sixshot, pre-angst.]]
Before the war, Sixshot attended a rally held by [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] as the Decepticon movement was gathering speed. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} When the planet subsequently plunged into all-out warfare, Sixshot distinguished himself as one of the single-most powerful Decepticons, with armature composed of metals drawn from core of a black hole and a power core comprising a "self-regenerating [[dark matter fission cell]]" making him an untiring, unrelenting force of utter destruction. {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}} At some point, he underwent the same [[ununtrium]] coating process already applied to [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] and [[Heretech]], and thus became one of the [[Warriors Elite]]. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] spoke out in fear of the power Sixshot commanded, but Megatron was not foolish, having had the six-changer fitted with a secret "off switch" that could shut him down if need be. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} Sixshot once commanded a [[Worldsweeper]] during the war. {{storylink| Rules of Disengagement}}

[[File:IDW Spotlight Sixshotshootsstuff.jpg|225px|thumb|Sixshot is so powerful, he defies all laws of perspective.]]

As the war moved from Cybertron to other worlds, Megatron developed a multi-phase [[infiltration protocol]] for invading and conquering other worlds. Selected to be one of three "[[phase sixer]]s" deployed in the final stage of the protocol to bring utter devastation to any chosen worlds, Sixshot was informed of this fact in a teleconference with Megatron and his other two choices, [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]] and [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], the latter proving far less enthusiastic than Sixshot and Black Shadow about their appointment. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

Over time, Sixshot's lethal nature and the sheer horror of his job resulted in his being ostracized by his fellow Decepticons, leaving only the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]—a troops of Decepticon warriors who looked up to Sixshot and aspired to be a powerful as he—as the closest he could consider to friends. Although not the most ''social'' of warriors, Sixshot did miss the camaraderie of battle, and eventually became tired of his role, losing the glee he used to have and becoming bored with it all.

[[File:sixshot-devastation1a.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Trying to warn his boss that setting off this chain of events will only lead to ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]''.]]

When the Terrorcons disappeared during a mission to the planet [[Mumu-Obscura]], Sixshot set out to rescue his "friends". Discovering that they were in the clutches of a group of destructive aliens known as the [[Reaper]]s, who had razed Mumu-Obscura of all life, Sixshot was offered a proposition by their leader [[Deathbringer (IDW)|Deathbringer]]: defeat the Reapers in battle, and the Terrorcons would live. Sixshot fought valiantly, but the Reapers proved to just be toying with him, and the battle concluded when Deathbringer revealed that the entire fight had been a test of Sixshot's power—the Reapers wanted the Decepticon to join them. Although tempted by the offer of a ''cause'' to fight for instead of the degrading, dull destruction of his job, Sixshot found that he could not pass Deathbringer's final test—to kill the Terrorcons himself—and Deathbringer allowed the Decepticons to all leave alive in the hope that when they crossed paths with Sixshot again, he would be ready. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

[[File:sixshot-devastation3d.jpg|225px|thumb|Think the insurance company will cover those?]]

Sixshot was soon summoned to the planet Earth by Megatron after the Decepticon leader was bested in battle there by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6|Escalation #6}} As Earth was presently only in phase two of infiltration protocol, Sixshot was as confused by his early deployment as the other Decepticons were worried by it, but chose not to press the issue with the furious Megatron. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} Ordered to hunt down and destroy Optimus Prime's unit, Sixshot followed location co-ordinates relayed by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and intercepted the Autobots' ''[[Ark-19]]'', blowing it out of the sky with a single shot. {{storylink|Devastation issue 2|Devastation #2}} The craft crashed into the [[Gulf of Mexico]], and believing all aboard destroyed, Sixshot then turned his attention to [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Verity Carlo]], and [[Jimmy Pink]], who had ejected in an escape pod as the ship went down. Ratchet and his human allies got a head start when Sixshot was briefly distracted by some human fighter jets that he effortlessly destroyed, but the Decepticon soon tracked them to an ambulance pool in [[Pensacola]]. Unhindered by the local rules of engagement, Sixshot began destroying all the ambulances (in the process making himself the first Transformer witnessed by humanity at large), forcing Ratchet to reveal himself rather than cause human casualties.

[[File:sixshot-devastation3e.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Some moron brought a cougar to a party and it went berserk.]]

The chase continued with Sixshot in wolf mode, pursing Ratchet out of town and to the Gulf of Mexico's edge, where he was prevented from killing him by the emergence of the still-living crew of the ''Ark-19'' from the water {{storylink|Devastation issue 3|Devastation #3}} Shrugging off their attacks, Sixshot took on the seven-strong team of Autobots single-handedly, badly wounding [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and forcing all save Optimus Prime to escape via [[orbital jump]]. Sixshot found that the Autobot leader gave him a considerable run for his money, but he was forced to break off the fight when he was summoned back to Decepticon headquarters to deal with a more urgent threat: the Reapers had arrived on Earth! {{storylink|Devastation issue 4|Devastation #4}}
[[File:sixshot-devastation5c.jpg|125px|thumb|Speedlines accompany Sixshot wherever he goes.]]
Engaging the Reapers in battle in [[Oregon]], Sixshot was again offered a place in the group by Deathbringer, this time with the promise that he would die if he refused: if not at the Reapers' hands, then at the hands of his own maddening isolation. Sixshot's struggle was suddenly resolved by the appearance of Starscream from the Decepticon base, challenging Sixshot to a duel to the death. His decision made for him, Sixshot changed sides, at which point Starscream activated Sixshot's "off switch", a verbal command of "Reset: pi-orion-actual-orbit. Enable." Sixshot immediately shut down and crashed. {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}}

Sixshot's body was recovered by [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}} and brought to the [[Dead Universe]] scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who repaired him but implanted a device in his brain which placed him under Jhiaxus's control. Operational again, Sixshot was deployed to the fourth moon of [[Bhul]], there to guard one of the [[Nega-Core]]s the Dead Universe Transformers required for their [[Expansion]]. Any attempt to get to the Nega-Core would've involved a vicious battle that an attacking force would lose, {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} so the Autobots snuck in through the back instead. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:Squashed Sixshot.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Dehn-dehn-'''''DEHHHHHHHHHHH!''''']]

Freed of Jhiaxus's control following the defeat of the Dead Universe crew, Sixshot traded the scientist's technology to Megatron in exchange for his freedom. At last unencumbered by the weight of his duty as a phase sixer and able to enthusiastically enjoy himself in his work again, Sixshot went on a snatch-and-grab mission to recover secret Autobot scientific research, sneaking into [[Orvus Base]] and killing most of the crew before they knew what hit them. The [[Throttlebot]]s were stationed there, however, and were able to escape with the data to the planet Orvus Base orbited, [[Salvvatan VIII]]. Sixshot pursued the small Autobots to a mysterious deserted city on the planet, where their fight triggered some unusual alarms, prompting a giant arm to emerge from the city and crush Sixshot. This failed to incapacitate the Decepticon, so the city—in actuality, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]—completed its transformation and stomped on Sixshot, successfully putting him out of commission, if only temporarily. {{storylink|Spotlight: Metroplex}}
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===''United''===
[[File:FierceFightingOnPlanetNebulos-StraxusDecepticons.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Sometimes I'm a Phase Sixer, and sometimes I'm just this guy, y'know?]]
A [[nano-virus]] that afflicted most Autobots save the [[Targetmaster]]s and the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] required [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] to lead a team to [[Nebulos]] for an anti-virus. However, the nano-virus was merely a ploy by the Decepticons to draw out the Targetmasters and Headmasters to abduct their [[Nebulan]] partners, so when the Autobots arrived on Nebulos, Sixshot and several other Decepticons were waiting for them! Sixshot and the others quickly fell into disarray, unfortunately, when their leader [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] was singled out and defeated. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Sixshot commercial.jpg|thumb|400px]]
*Sixshot swooped into battle in jet mode, sending the Autobots scattering as Galvatron assured Cyclonus that the six-changer was a one-robot army and could stop all their opponents. As Galvatron listed his modes and Cyclonus counted them off, Sixshot careened into Kup, Blurr and Wheelie with his car mode, opened fire in his tank mode, mauled Rodimus Prime in wolf mode and allowed Galvatron to fire him at the Autobot leader in gun mode before transforming into his robot form and declaring himself to all and sundry.
*Sixshot's son [[Quickswitch]] would later join the Autobots, determined not to go down the same evil path his father had.
*[[The Rebirth, Part 1]]. You know it was.
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==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
[[File:HMvg sixshot.jpg|left|thumb]]
When the Decepticons captured some of the Autobots' greatest warriors, Sixshot and Trypticon attacked the planet Earth. They were defeated and all the prisoners were rescued by Chromedome and the other freed Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}
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===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TFPS2 sixshot.jpg|thumb|250px]]
:''Voice actor:'' [[Mark Laity]]

====Autobot Story====
Sixshot was among the large Decepticon force who engaged the Autobots on the planet [[Zel Samine]] while both sides were searching for the fabled [[Zel Quartz]]. The six-changer ambushed a team of Autobots led by Optimus Prime in the [[Atalstan gem mine]], attempting to spook them by professing to have magical talents, and claiming that his body held more than one soul, before using his ninja powers to "verify" his claims by creating three duplicates of himself. Prime dismissed the display as an illusion, but despite his disbelief the clones were still able to join their robot-mode other self in battle in tank and wolf modes. Despite all his fancy tricks, Sixshot was defeated and fled in his car mode, swearing revenge. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1Sixshot toy.jpg|300px|thumb|"No, I don't have a [[Megatron (G1)/toys|trigger between]] [[Shockwave (G1)/toys|my legs]]. Now will you buy me?"]]
*'''Sixshot''' (1987, 2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-98'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 [[concussion weapon|hypersonic concussion blasters]]

:Unprecedented in his time, Sixshot transforms into six distinct modes: robot, tank, spaceship, laser gun, off-road vehicle, and winged wolf. Each mode features its own dedicated parts, including a springing trigger for his gun mode, though Sixshot is a complete [[Brick (term)|brick]], with articulation only in his shoulders. Evidently not thinking that six was enough, the production staff of the ''Headmasters'' animated series even created an absurd seventh mode—called "Wingwolf"— by fiddling around with the toy, placing it in a mid-transformation form that combines various portions of its different modes in one.

:Highlighting his landmark number of modes, Sixshot's instructions were sealed by a sticker, challenging the owner to figure out all the toy's modes without help. While not too hard with the packaging photos to help, the photos on the back of the box and the instructions themselves actually managed to get the car mode wrong, neglecting to include the additional rotation of the arms necessary to complete it. There is also a pair of extra holes inside Sixshot's legs into which his hypersonic concussion blasters can fit—presumably, this was the intended location for the weapons in gun mode, but the instructions and photos place them on the outside of the legs, in the same position as tank mode, which in turn was how the gun mode appeared in Sixshot's character models for his fictional appearances.

: Sixshot was not released in the UK, although Quickswitch would see a release the following year. The toy was later [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] in Japan in 2002 without changes, in a reproduction of his original packaging.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Greatshot]], which was later used as the basis for the non-''Transformers'' series character '''Shadowmaru''' (see Notes).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Sixshot/sixshot.htm More information on Sixshot at TFU.info]
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[[File:G1toy lucky draw sixshots.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Sixshot Stealth Mode''' (Lucky Draw figure, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 hypersonic concussion blasters

: When Sixshot was reissued, this special clear-colorless-plastic version of the toy, representing the character while invisible, as he was wont to be throughout ''The Headmasters'', was the prize in a contest held in the April 2002 issue of ''[[Hyper Hobby Magazine]]'' in Japan. Only 10 clear Sixshot Stealth Modes were awarded, making it one of the rarest Transformers toys in existence.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/clear+sixshot/1225/clear+sixshot.html More information on Sixshot Stealth Mode at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''

*'''Sixshot Shadow Mode''' ([[Lucky Draw figure]], 2002)
**''Accessories:'' 2 hypersonic concussion blasters

:A second Lucky Draw version of Sixshot, this all-black version of the toy represents the ninja in his entirely black "shadow" mode from the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[Terror! The Six Shadows]]". Ten Shadow Mode Sixshots were first offered as contest prizes in the June 2002 issue of ''Hyper Hobby Magazine'', with a further ten being awarded through a second contest held in ''[[Figure King]]'' magazine later that summer.

::*''[http://www.luckydrawtransformers.com/toy/gallery/review/black+sixshot/1224/black+sixshot.html More information on Sixshot Shadow Mode at LuckyDrawTransformers.com]''
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[[File:G1toy encore sixshot.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Sixshot''' (reissue, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 hypersonic concussion blasters

:Initially promoted—incorrectly, by all appearances—as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore]]'' series of reissues, this edition of Sixshot was eventually released not as part of that line, but through Hasbro Asia as a high-end Asian-market exclusive first available at the "[[wikipedia:Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong|Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]]" convention in July 2012. Coming in grandiose embossed leather "book-box" packaging, this version of the figure comes with all his stickers now pre-applied, and features a chromed teal chest, metallic red paint on his robot and wolf mode eyes, metallic silver paint on his tank treads, and silver chrome on his weapons as well as on... er... those nipple-things on his chest. He also includes a metallic collector's coin, contained in a card wallet illustrated with a silhouetted version of a piece of stylized Sixshot art created by fan artist [http://blitz-wing.deviantart.com/art/SixShot-262922241 Blitz-Wing] and used without the artist's permission. Oo-er.
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Caramel===
[[File:Caramel sixshot.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Sixshot''' (1987)
:A soft-rubber figurine of Sixshot was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red or blue. Like all the figures from the ''Headmasters'' assortment, the figure was permanently attached to a flat base that had a rubber stamp of Sixshot's face and name on its underside.
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:TFGum sixshot.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Sixshot''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' 2 Hypersonic Concussion Blasters
:A snap-together model kit of Sixshot was released as part of the seventh wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' line of [[candy toy]]s. Retaining the ability to transform into all six of his modes and even his "Wingwolf" form with only minimal simplification and omissions from his larger toy (for instance, the removal of his tank mode cockpit) despite standing at only 3.5" tall, Sixshot was composed of blue, grey and white plastic. Lacking in paint applications, he came with stickers for detail, and a stick of chewing gum.
::*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/g1-kabaya-cybertrons-441/sixshot-gum-3418/ More information on Transformers Gum Sixshot at TFW2005]''
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:PVCSixshot.jpg|thumb|Sixshort]]
*'''Sixshot''' (2001)
**''Accessories:'' Display base
: Sixshot was released as part of the ''Headmasters''-centric third act of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line of PVC figurines. Like all pieces in the wave, he was available both in standard full-color and all-clear, colorless versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures. Additionally, in two out of every case cases, the colored version of Sixshot came packaged with the right leg of the wave's collectable Fortress Maximus "build-a-figure."

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Destron/Sixshot/sixshot.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Sixshot at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Destron/ClearSixshot/sixshot.htm More information on clear ''Super Collection Figure'' Sixshot at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:BraveShadowmaruKagerouModels.jpg|250px|thumb|Go ninjas, go ninjas, go! Shadowmaru is on the left.]]
* Sixshot's appearance in "The Rebirth" is an extreme case of [[To sell toys|marketing influencing the fiction]], as he shows off his [[Six Changer|six modes]] and how cool and badass he is in the space of approximately forty seconds. Sadly, he was not seen again in any of the three parts, not even in the background, and only had one spoken line.
* According to a profile published in ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'', Sixshot owns the [[Matrix of Evil]] in Japanese Generation 1 continuity. What that ''is'' or what it does, we couldn't tell you, as this is the only place it's ever mentioned.
* The Sixshot (or, more accurately, Greatshot) mold was later retooled to make the heroic "Ninja Detective" '''[http://youtu.be/ZLYgYX7IxLA Shadowmaru]''' for Takara's ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]] Police J-Decker'' toyline. Amusingly, while the other 5 forms are of standard size for the series (assuming 5 meters in robot mode), his size for gun mode [http://youtu.be/9tRBr-FZZ0k was increased] to the point that, in ''Transformers'' terms, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] could use him for an oversized rifle. Shadowmaru also had a prototype "brother", '''Kagerō''', who could only change into three forms. He was not produced as a toy. [http://tfbaka.de-blog.jp/1dai/2010/02/post_66c9.html More on Shadowmaru at TF Baka-Ichidai.]
* Sixshot changes sizes often in IDW's Devastation mini-series. Sometimes he is shown being the size of a normal Transformer, but other times he is depicted as being about the size of a gestalt.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sixshot''' (シックスショット ''Sikkusu Shotto'')
*''French:'' '''Hexabot''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Hatlövet'''
*''Italian:'' '''Iperbot''', '''Hyperbot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shot''' (Taiwan, 夏特 ''Hsià Tè''), '''Sisha''' (Taiwan, 西夏 ''Hsī Hsià''), '''Liu Mian Shou''' (China, 六面獸, "Six-faced beast")
*''Russian:'' '''Shestizarjadnik''' (cartoon, Шестизарядник, "Sixcharge")
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Shestystril''' (Шестистріл, "Sixshooter") (ICTV)

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.transformers-universe.com/popup.php?img=content/images/galerie/pics/586/58611_Sixshot_Profile1.jpg Page 1 and] [http://www.transformers-universe.com/popup.php?img=content/images/galerie/pics/586/58612_Sixshot_Profile2.jpg 2 of Sixshot's MTMTE profile at Transformers-universe.com]

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Ammo

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:''Ammo is an [[Autobot]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

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'''Ammo''' is a member of the ''[[Lost Light]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew. It's entirely possible he has criminal tendencies.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
{{spoilers|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|31 August}}
{{ongoing}}
Trapped in a cell by Chief Justice [[Tyrest (G1)|Tyrest]] on the legendarily lost [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] was informed by [[Minimus Ambus]] that amongst his crimes was harbouring a criminal aboard the ''Lost Light''. Trying to guess who among the ship's crew was the culprit, Rodimus picked Ammo fourth, after [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], [[Atomizer]] and [[Lancet]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

==Notes==
*When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] first cast his eye over the crew manifest of the ''Lost Light'' in "[[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It]]", he picked out several Autobots whose names begin with "A" that he considered to be potential troublemakers. It's likely that Ammo was one of these.
*In [[James Roberts]]' fan-novel ''Eugenesis'', there is an Autobot that is also called Ammo. However, ''that'' Ammo was killed and beheaded by Quintesson forces. Ouch.

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User:Smoothjazz

2013-08-03T18:07:08Z

Smoothjazz:

Jazz is smooth. Deal with it.

Eugenesis is EPIC!

Thanks for the help! :)

== Awesome Transformers!!! ==

This is my list of the best Go-Bots ever! I mean Transformazoids! Four Star? Tek Toys?

*[[Megatron (BW)]]
*[[Jazz (WFC)]]
*[[Wheelie (G1)]]. Nah, I'm only screwing with you.
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)]]
*[[Sideswipe (G1)]]
*[[Wheeljack (G1)]]
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)]]
*[[Megatron (G1)]]
*[[Ratchet (G1)]]
*[[Starscream (G1)]]
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)]]
*[[Monstructor (G1)]]

User:Smoothjazz

2013-08-03T15:04:09Z

Smoothjazz: w

Someone tell me how to make a hyperlink?

Jazz is awesome. Deal with it.

Trans-Europe Express

2013-06-27T23:09:57Z

Smoothjazz: /* Trivia */

{{episode
|image=TransEuropeExpress riding Wildrider.jpg
|caption=Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf den Stunticon
|series=G1toon
|ep=60
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=47
|prev2=Aerial Assault
|next2=Cosmic Rust (episode)
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=51
|prev3=Countdown to Extinction (episode)
|next3=City of Steel
|title="Trans-Europe Express"
|written by=[[David Wise]]
|production code=700-59
|airdate=[[December 23]], 1985
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''In a plot to obtain a Cybertronian weather-controlling device, the Decepticons stage a fake race across Europe.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Trans-Europe Express race begins.JPG|left|200px|thumb|This has got to be the widest track ever.]]

[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is looking for the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]], and goes on a rampage through [[Istanbul]] to find the one person who knows where it is. After interrogating the sage [[Abdul Ben Faisal]], whom Megatron finds in Istanbul, and kidnapping archeologist [[Teranova|Professor Teranova]], Megatron finally zeros in on the location in the Galata Valley and has the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] digging to retrieve it.

Meanwhile, the [[Europa 2000]] is underway, and among the drivers in the race are the [[Autobot]]s: [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]. They are hoping to win the million dollar grand prize to give to charity. Also in the competition is [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]], America's top driver, whose car is a custom design from [[Symultech Industries]]. The engine is made of a new energy-resistant alloy, and the Autobots have been instructed to keep an eye on Auggie, as his car may be a target for the [[Decepticon]]s. This is easier said than done, as Auggie's personality and driving style are both a bit uncouth, and it's not long before he's rubbing everyone the wrong way. At one point, Bumblebee literally has to yank him out of his car to criticize his behavior.

[[Image:Trans-Europe Express Bumblebee road rage.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Some say that he is roughed up by giant robots three times before breakfast.]]

Aware of their proximity to the finish line, Megatron sends the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] to take out the Autobots and steal Auggie's car. [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and his group successfully put everyone but Bluestreak, Bumblebee, and Tracks out of commission and make off with the vehicle. While trying to evade the Stunticons, Bluestreak stumbles across Professor Teranova, who snuck away from the Decepticon camp and now explains to him what Megatron is up to. The Pearl of Bahoudin is a powerful jewel that can cause "worldwide disaster". The three remaining Autobots regroup along with Auggie, who insists on going with them to get his car back. They speed through the finish line, winning the race, and keep going to the Decepticon camp.

[[Image:TransEuropeExpress Bumblebee snatching pearl.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Bumblebee! Hump that arm!"]]

Tracks, Bumblebee, and Bluestreak locate the Decepticons as Megatron finds the Pearl of Bahoudin. Megatron reveals to the Autobots that the content of the Pearl is, in fact, the power core of a weather satellite from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] that crashed on Earth millions of years ago. Unearthed and exposed to the atmosphere in the 14th century, its power caused terrible storms that threatened to destroy the land until a Persian seer encased it in a golden, bejeweled shell. Using the parts from Auggie's car, Megatron plans to build a device that will utilize the jewel's power to control the elements and rain destruction down on anyone who stands in his way.

[[Image:BumblebeePearl.JPG|right|200px|thumb|"By the power of Greyskull!"]]

The Autobots are attacked, though Bumblebee snatches the Pearl from Megatron. Seeing that they are outnumbered and outgunned, Bumblebee opens the Pearl, releasing its power and causing a massive twister that scatters everyone. The Pearl core itself is sucked up and lost in the storm. Megatron orders a retreat, saying that they can watch from the safety of their home base while the Earth is destroyed from the core's power. They leave behind [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], who proves to be more than a match for the three smaller Autobots. Auggie jumps in his car and takes off, seemingly to run away, but really to drive his car off a nearby cliff and into Menasor's head, delivering a crippling blow and knocking out the giant. Bumblebee has himself sucked up into the twister so that he can catch up with the Pearl. He finally scores a successful shot and destroys the jewel.

After things calm down, the Autobots conclude that Megatron must have set up the race from the beginning to snag Auggie's car, meaning that there's no prize money for anyone. Auggie remarks that he should take the gold casing of the jewel as payment for his destroyed car, but instead gives it to the Autobots to sell for charity.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (8)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (9)
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (10)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (11)
* [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (12)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (15)
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (16)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (2)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (6)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (18)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (19)
* [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] (20)
* [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] (21)
* [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] (22)
* [[Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown]] (23)
* [[Wildrider (G1)|Wildrider]] (24)
* [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] (26)

|c3=
* Turk No.1 (3)
* Turk No.2 (4)
* [[Abdul Ben Faisal]] (5)
* Announcer (7)
* [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]] (13)
* Race official (14)
* [[Teranova]] (17)
* Race commentator (25)
}}
==Quotes==
''[Megatron and Soundwave smash their way into the sage's home]'' 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal''': So, you've come at last. 
'''Megatron''': You have five seconds to tell me the location of— 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal''': The Pearl of Bahoudin? I know. 
'''Megatron''': If you know so much, then you know it would be unwise to refuse me. 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal''': You have caused enough damage in Istanbul for one day. The legends say the Pearl is buried in the [[Galata Valley]], near the [[Alibey River]]. 
'''Megatron''': You have been wise to oblige me. 
'''Abdul Ben Faisal''': Perhaps. But...once you have dug up the Pearl, you may not find it so easy to put back...
:—Warning [[Masquerade|duly noted, Abdul. And IGNORED.]]

"There's only one charity I care about: ME! I want that million bucks!"
:—'''Auggie Cahnay''', born to win

''[Bumblebee yanks Auggie right out of his fancy car and holds him aloft.]'' 
'''Bumblebee''': Listen, you! Didn't anybody ever tell you about fair play? 
'''Auggie Cahnay''': I'm gonna win that million bucks! 
'''Bluestreak''': Keep driving like that, and you won't live long enough to win it. Not that that would be any great tragedy, but some decent people might get hurt! 
''[Bumblebee drops Auggie onto the ground.]'' 
'''Auggie Cahnay''': I got a race to win! 
''[Auggie jumps into his car and drives off.]'' 
'''Bumblebee''': What a creep.
:—Bumblebee and Bluestreak totally road-rage the asshole Auggie Cahnay.

"So help me, if one more of those metal maniacs gets in my way..." ''[Motormaster blocks Auggie's way, and Dead End pulls the human out of his car.]'' "That does it, and I'm not takin' it anymore!" 
"That's right, 'cause ''we're'' taking your car."
:—'''Auggie Cahnay''' is car-jacked by '''Dead End'''.

==Notes==
* This episode has the final appearances of Bluestreak, Smokescreen and Sunstreaker with spoken dialogue. From here on, all of their appearances are as silent cameos.

===Animation or technical glitches===
* Megatron's cannon has a strange sound effect early on. It sounds like a torpedo launching!
* As Megatron asks the mystic about the pearl, his ab controls are uncolored.
* In the first shot of his scanning the valley for the pearl, Soundwave's chest is missing its gold frame. Two shots later, his arms are missing their red stripes. And the sound effect for his chest opening should be the "Star Trek door" effect, but since that's used for the scanner, a different sound plays.
* Near the beginning of the episode, when Tracks reacts to Auggie Cahnay's objection, he is coloured vaguely like Menasor.
* When Wheeljack scans Auggie's car, the engine is located in the back. However, when the Decepticons try to remove the engine, all the work is being done in the car's front.
* As they transform to join the race, half of the Autobots (Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Bluestreak) have the ascending pitch sound effect instead of the descending effect.
* As Bumblebee catches up to Wheeljack and the camera angle changes to an overhead shot, the crookedly drawn background of the road continually edges close to Wheeljack, then pulls back as the animation loops, creating the impression that the image is jerking back and forth.
* As Soundwave reports to Megatron about the race, he has two eyes instead of the usual red visor.
* After running Bumblebee off the road, Auggie can be seen driving through a pack of cars that has the sheer cliff face on the right side of the screen, despite having just driven on a road that had the cliff edge on the left side. Additionally, Wildrider is visible in the pack of human-driven cars.
* The reversed cel and background problems continue as Auggie pulls away from the rest of the drivers, but are fixed as Bumblebee and Bluestreak catch up to Auggie.

[[Image:Europa 2000.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Not to Scale.]]

* The map of Europe is, erm, very inaccurate.
* Dead End's gun sounds like Megatron's cannon. After the commercial break, it has the usual (correct) Decepticon laser sound effect.
* Reversed cel problems continue during Wheeljack and Motormaster's chase scene. When Wheeljack initially appears on the location, the Black Sea is on the left side of the screen as he drives up the road, but as the chase progresses, the sea is now on the right side of the screen, as if they had turned around during the chase or were driving on the opposite coastline.
* Speaking of Wheeljack and Motormaster's chase scene, somehow Motormaster is able to make a U-turn on a ''two-lane'' cliffside highway!
* Tracks' scan of the Stunticons has Wild Rider labeled as "WIRD RIDER."
* After Drag Strip pushes Auggie's car into Motormaster's trailer, as the trailer door closes, Drag Strip's Decepticon sigil turns into a purple blob.
* When Scavenger picks up the Pearl's energy readings, Megatron's Decepticon sigil is colored red.
* When Bluestreak picks up Auggie from the side of the road, Professor Teranova is not present inside the Autobot. Yet when the Autobots arrive at the site of the Pearl's excavation, Teranova can be seen exiting Bluestreak along with Auggie.
* As Dead End takes Auggie's car out of Motormaster, the "eyes" on Megatron's Decepticon symbol are painted in purple (they should be gray).
* During Megatron's retelling of the Pearl's history, as the villagers dig it up in the fourteenth century, the animation depicts it as already having the "pure gold protective casing".
* As Bluestreak jumps to avoid Breakdown, his chest is almost entirely black. Breakdown's Decepticon sigil is coloured red.
* When Breakdown hits the cliff after missing Bluestreak, despite an explosion being animated, no sound is heard.
* Megatron's mouth doesn't move when Bumblebee grabs the Pearl right out of his hand. Of course, he doesn't try to stop Bumblebee from grabbing the Pearl, either.
* As Megatron and the other Decepticons chase after Bumblebee, Megatron's feet are coloured grey like the front of his legs.
* When Menasor initially combines and faces the Autobots, Prowl's animation model is used for Bluestreak. This continues to occur randomly throughout the battle against Menasor.
* After Menasor smashes the ground to stop Bumblebee from escaping with the Pearl, a large crack forms in the earth, yet it vanishes when Bumblebee reacts to the Pearl rolling away.
* As Megatron and the Decepticons fly away from the battle, Sideswipe is shown next to Megatron (it should probably be Soundwave).
* When the Autobots react to Auggie's apparent escape, Bluestreak is animated while Tracks's voice is heard.
* When Auggie jumps from his car (from the ''passenger side''), he is not wearing his helmet, but it reappears after Menasor is defeated.
* As Bumblebee drives towards the tornado, he's layered incorrectly. It looks like he's driving above the ground for a moment.
* The gold casing around the pearl clearly cracks in half, yet at the end of the show it's back together (and continues making the sound effect as if the pearl is still in it!).

===Continuity errors===
* Auggie Cahnay is reputed to be the best driver in the US, and the implication is he's also one of the best drivers in the race, yet twice in the episode, he is seen having to barge his way through the pack from behind.
* Sunstreaker, Sideswipe and Smokescreen all use "shortcuts" during the race. Doesn't seem very sporting, does it?
* Smokescreen and Tracks are able to recognise the Stunticons instantly for who they are, yet earlier, Sideswipe and Sunstreaker could not tell until Dead End transformed and fired on them.
* Auggie attacks Hook with a blowtorch. Where did it come from?
* Despite Megatron claiming the Pearl of Bahoudin is the core of a Cybertronian weather-controlling machine, the flashback footage during his exposition shows a Decepticon starship similar to his own flagship, the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
* Somehow, Megatron knows much of the human history and legend surrounding the Pearl, yet still needs to speak to Abdul Ben Faisal to know where it is hidden.
* When Bumblebee falls over from Menasor's earthquake-like attack while carrying the Pearl, he can be seen tossing Professor Teranova, who lands ahead of the large crack in the earth. However, Teranova is not seen again for the rest of the episode.
* The tornado that the Pearl and Bumblebee are sucked into is blowing over the Galata Valley while it is active, but when Bumblebee destroys the Pearl, it is suddenly over a huge forest, where he is eventually found in a tree.

===Real-world references===
* According to writer [[David Wise]],<ref>http://therealmtoys.com/wordpressorg/5708/vintage-interview-david-wise/</ref> the title of this episode was directly taken from a [[wikipedia:Kraftwerk|Kraftwerk]] album of the same name.

===Foreign localization===

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''La perla di Istanbul'''" ("The Istanbul Pearl")
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Trans-Europe Express'''"
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Europa Ōdan Tokkyū'''" (ヨーロッパ横断特急, "Trans-Europe Express")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 6]], [[1986]]

===Trivia===
[[Image:Trans-Europe Express Bumblebee road rage.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Lesson of the day: Never call Bumblebee short.]]
* Bumblebee totally loses his cool and assaults Auggie Cahnay when the latter cuts him off during an early part of the race. Road rage!
* This episode displays a fine example for size changing when Bumblebee, a Volkswagen Beetle, is shorter than the arm of Megatron, who transforms into a gun capable of being held by humans.
* Auggie Cahnay's car has automatic transmission, which is unusual in a race car.
* Symultech Industries, the company that custom-built Auggie's car, would later be mentioned in [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]'s ''[[Binaltech]]'' story. According to Dead End's system description, Symultech was responsible for building the body that was originally intended for Sunstreaker, but ended up getting hijacked by the Decepticons to create ''Binaltech'' Dead End.
* Auggie Cahnay is mentioned in the American dub of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]'' episode "[[Skid Z's Choice]]". There, he is stated as having been deceased, and [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]] is seemingly possessed by his spirit. Likewise, that episode features a race called the [[Europa 400]], supposedly named after the [[Europa 2000]] from this episode.
* At least one other car in the race appears to have "Citanes" endorsements.
* This episode is one of four prior to the 1986 movie in which [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] does not appear.
*David Wise, infamous for recycling ideas from old stories for his later work, reused the weather-control device climax of this episode for his ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' story, "Hot Rodding Teenagers from Dimension-X".

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;Laserdisc
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1995 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Megatron Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1999 — ''The Transformers'' — Decepticon Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2003 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2: Vol. 7 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 2 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 3: Series 2.2 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 06: Stagione Due Parte Quarta ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume Two: 25th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/trans-europe_express.html Episode dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]

Countdown to Extinction (episode)

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Smoothjazz: /* Continuity notes */

{{disambig2|the episode Countdown to Extinction|the comic issue|Countdown to Extinction (issue)}}
{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=14
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=9
|prev2=War of the Dinobots
|next2=Heavy Metal War
|series3=''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|ep3=50
|prev3=Fire on the Mountain
|next3=Trans-Europe Express
|image=FHE-CountdownToExtinction.jpg
|caption="Whoa, what, really? My bad, Prime."
|title="Countdown to Extinction"
|production code=#700-11
|airdate=[[December 1]], 1984
|written by=[[Reed Robbins]] and [[Peter Salas]]
|animation studio=[[Toei]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''In the aftermath of Cybertron's catastrophic orbit of Earth, both sides regroup, while Starscream puts into motion a plan to destroy the planet.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Countdown Extinction Autobots repair.JPG|thumb|left|150px|I think my toy had something like this.]]

The previous threat of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s orbits over [[Earth]] have passed. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Autobot]]s work to help repair cities and do other generous/benevolent type things. After all, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is MIA, believed killed in the explosion that moved Cybertron from Earth's orbit. But they are not the only ones to notice Megatron's absence.

[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], believing Megatron destroyed, forces [[Doctor Arkeville]] to take him to his secret laboratory. Once there he discovers another of the Doctor's inventions, the [[Exponential Generator]], a power source that, if it overcharges, will detonate with enough energy to destroy the Earth.

[[Image:Countdown Extinction Decepticon badge.JPG|right|thumb|150px|Freeze, this is the DPD!]]

Seeking to gain power for himself, Starscream links the generator to a timer and then takes Doctor Arkeville with him to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], which is still nearby. He plans to collect the energy unleashed by Earth's destruction to revitalize Cybertron. He coerces [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] into serving him, and to help in the restoration of Cybertron.

Meanwhile on Earth, Megatron has returned to the Decepticons, having survived the explosion of his starship. When he learns that Starscream and Doctor Arkeville are apparently working together he sets off in pursuit with the other Decepticons.

The Autobots detect the Decepticon activity and set off after them. After a short battle the Autobots are trapped in quicksand. [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] freezes the quicksand with his liquid nitrogen allowing them to escape. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], who was standing guard over them, is captured and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] forces him to play his findings. The Autobots learn that the Decepticons are heading for the Doctor's secret laboratory and they set off to follow them.

[[Image:CountdownDrArkeville.jpg|left|thumb|Stephen Hawking in a rare Transformers cameo.]]

The Doctor, unwilling to let Starscream benefit from the Earth's destruction, attempts to sabotage the energy collectors but the Decepticon security system stuns him with a blast of electricity. Starscream has the badly-injured Doctor 'repaired' by the [[medicroid]]s, leaving him more machine now than man. Of course, he was twisted and evil to start with, so.

The Autobots and Decepticons arrive at the laboratory and battle each other again. Unaware of the danger it represents, Megatron covets the exponential generator and fights Optimus Prime for its possession. During the fight Megatron receives a communication from Shockwave on Cybertron.

Shockwave, unwilling to serve Starscream, warns Megatron about the timer and Starscream's plan. Megatron rips the timer from the wall just in time. On Cybertron, Starscream is baffled that the Earth has not exploded and sets off back to check the timer.

[[Image:CountdownToExtinction.jpg|right|thumb|Prime helps Megatron to shoot his load.]]

The exponential generator has become volatile and begins to go critical, ready to explode. Prime rips it away from Megatron, but the [[Decepticon leader]] says he needs the Autobot leader's help. [[Transformation|Transforming]], Megatron tells Prime to load the generator into his gun barrel, and then fires it into space. It explodes quite near Starscream who is flying up to Earth, and the blast sends him crashing… just in front of none-too-pleased Megatron. Stunned, Starscream tries to babble something to excuse himself, but Megatron gathers the hapless Starscream up and drags him away.

With the threat ended, the Autobots let the Decepticons go. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] wonders what will happen to Starscream, and the other Autobots are amused at the thought of what Megatron plans to do.
{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (1)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (2)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] (3)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (4)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (5)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (6)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (7)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (8)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (9)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (10)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (18)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (19)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (22)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (23)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (24)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (25)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (26)
|c2=
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (11)
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (12)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (13)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (14)
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] (15)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (16)
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (17)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (20)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (27)
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (28)
|c3=
*[[Doctor Arkeville]] (21)
}}

==Quotes==
"Can't you do ''anything'' right, Skywarp?" 
"Watch it, you metallic mini-meatball, or I'll step on you!"
:—'''Rumble''' and '''Skywarp''' shortly before the former gets owned.

"Hey, I didn't volunteer for this geeky assignment. I want Skywarp's job." 
"Butt out, Frenzy. Geek work's made for a geek! Like you!"
:—'''Skywarp''' and '''Frenzy''' bickering before resorting to violence.

"I, Doctor Arkeville, genius of science, say... OPEN SESAME!" 
"How original."
:—'''Dr. Arkeville''' shows '''Starscream''' the entrance to his secret lab.

"Hey Optimus, how'd you like to hear the number one on the Decepticon hot cassette charts?" 
"As I believe the Earthlings say...lay it on me, man."
:—'''Jazz''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

"Your destiny is to serve me, my potent beauty."
:—'''Megatron''''s interest in the exponential generator gets a little creepy.

'''Rumble''': Megatron, it's...it's the Autobots! 
'''Megatron''': Impossible! They were doomed! 
'''Skywarp''': Don't worry. We'll make them regret undooming themselves.
:—The Decepticons prepare to kick some exhaust port.

'''Megatron''': Here! Have a ton of fun! 
''[Megatron throws a boulder at Optimus and misses.]'' 
'''Optimus''': Hahaha! Your aim's improving, Megatron!
:—'''Optimus Prime''' is having a blast.

"Welcome home, noble voyager."
:—'''Megatron''' missed Janeway too.

'''Bumblebee''': Hey Prime, what do you think Megatron's gonna do to Starscream?" 
'''Optimus''': Nothing gentle, I would say. 
''[general laughter]'' 
'''Jazz''': I think we seen the last of ol' Starcreep alright! And that's the first thing that's gone right all day.
:—The Autobots muse on Starscream's fate after Megatron is last seen carrying him off screen.

==Notes==
* In the [[Family Home Entertainment]] VHS promotional blurb for this episode, the narrator claims the exponential generator's explosion is powerful enough to destroy ''the entire universe.'' So, uhhh, maybe every bit of TF fiction produced after this actually represents a different [[universal stream]]!

===Technical or animation glitches===
* As the Dinobots push the building back into place, Grimlock has his old head design, and Sludge has that strange yellow mouth interior again.
* As Wheeljack raises his hand to indicate where the Dinobots should stop, the flashing glow of his "ears" is layered on top of his hand.
* Two Brawns are seen repairing the damaged dam, one handing the other a concrete block. In the next shot, one of them has turned into Gears, in time for Huffer to hassle him.
* When Skywarp's hand and arm reach into the frame to slap Rumble, they're in Thundercracker's colors.
* Missing Seeker insignia:
** Skywarp and Thundercracker are both missing the insignia on the back of their wings as Thundercracker steps in to tell them to shape up.
* Soundwave is missing the yellow lines around his tape door as he mocks Thundercracker.
* As the sliding doors start to open to admit Megatron, he disappears for a frame or two.
* As Megatron asks about Arkeville, Skywarp's chest intakes are colored black. Both he and Thundercracker have the bottom segments of their canopies colored orange instead of black/blue respectively.
* Skywarp is drawn delivering Thundercracker's "He's gone!" lines.
* As usual when he's playing back a tape report, Soundwave's tape door suddenly becomes transparent as Laserbeak plays back. Behind him, Thundercracker's canopy is still over-oranged, and his wings aren't symmetrical.
* The Laserbeak tape is blue in the first shot, but during the close-up, its coloring changes to Laserbeak's normal red-and-white.
* As Megatron orders his troops to move out, Soundwave's hand is white, then changes to blue.
* Wheeljack is missing his ears as he watches Megatron & co. on screen.
* Improbable viewpoints:
** How DID Teletraan I get that image of the Decepticons flying along?
[[Image:G1toon starscream and arkeville.jpg|thumb|right|200px| ]]
* Starscream's wing stripe is gray instead of red, and his wings are mounted too low, as he orders the Doctor to open his lab door.
* Starscream's foot is light gray instead of blue as he comments on the Doctor's originality.
* Bumblebee is tan instead of yellow as the jets fire on the Autobot convoy.
* The area in front of Starscream's neck is dark gray instead of light gray as Dr. Arkeville says he must work under his supervision.
* As Starscream prepares to flip the switch, his wings are missing most of their paint details.
* As Starscream congratulates the Doctor for understanding his intent, the stripes on his wings are white instead of red.
* In the next shot, the bridge of Starscream's nose is dark gray instead of medium gray. In fact, Starscream's nose changes color a lot throughout this episode, too much to mention.
* "Puny flesh creature!" The insignia on Starscream's wing-back is badly out of place.
* Starscream's air intakes are light gray instead of red as Dr. Arkeville boards his jet mode.
* As Starscream talks to Dr. Arkeville in space, his voice is muffled as though coming over a radio. Since Arkeville is ''inside'' him, shouldn't Starscream's voice be normal?
* Brawn's helmet is yellow instead of gray in the big lineup of firing Autobots. Jazz is missing his insignia. Wheeljack's ears flash for a single frame even though he's not speaking, and they're orange; he's missing his missile launcher.
* Thundercracker has no stripes or insignia on his wings as he, Soundwave and Rumble half-heartedly dodge Autobot fire (instead of landing like Megatron just ordered.)
* Starscream's elbow segment is red instead of gray after he threatens Shockwave.
* Optimus's antenna is white instead of blue as he looks up at Megatron perched on the rock peak, and again as he watches the Decepticons fly off.
* As he stands over the generator, the square red button on Megatron's waist is colored blue.
* Thundercracker is drawn delivering Skywarp's "undooming themselves" line.
* The end of Megatron's fusion cannon is ''much'' too thin as he aims at Prime in front of the generator.
* As Prime warns Megatron to be careful, his faceplate drops almost all the way to his chin as he speaks.
* The damage caused to Megatron's chest by the exponential generator disappears after he leaves the lab.
* Starscream's tailfins are miscolored as he falls to Earth and impacts.
* The chest segment above Starscream's canopy is colored yellow instead of gray as Megatron looms over him.
* As the Autobots drive past cam, Ironhide and Ratchet's passenger side windows are HUGE.
* Prime's strange half-sloped windscreen design appears in the next shot.

===Shout! Factory DVD release===
* The volume of the sound effects in the Shout! release of this episode are noticeably reduced from the original; the beeping of the timer after the first commercial break, for example, is barely audible.

===Continuity errors===
* Narrator [[Victor Caroli]] claims that Cybertron's orbit of Earth has "left the world in ruins". Yet somehow, after the opening scenes of this episode, we never see any signs of this catastrophic damage—in this episode or any future one. The Autobots are shown repairing things, but things return to normal too quickly even for Autobots.
* Megatron was beat to hell at the end of last episode. When he returns to Decepticon Headquarters, he's brand-spankin' new. Where did he get the resources to repair himself so thoroughly?
* Optimus says that "we can't let [Megatron] and the Decepticons regroup"... but it should be obvious from the screen that they already ''have'' regrouped.
*The timer that Starscream connects to the exponential generator, which starts at 8:00:00, leads to some dubious situations:
**When the timer says 7:58:20 (1:40 minutes), only about 20 seconds have passed.
**It takes Starscream less than 30 seconds to reach outer space (and have a good bit of distance between him and Earth). He then reaches Cybertron in about 4 hours. For what it's worth, Starscream's toy [[bio]] states that he can reach Mach 2.8.
**There's a time lapse of around 15 minutes between the moment Megatron finds the exponential generator and when he opens it up. That, of course, could be overlooked seeing how it may take Megatron, who's unfamilar with the lab, that much time to figure out the controls.
**The battle outside Doctor Arkeville's lab goes on for 2 hours. Maybe not so dubious, but it's not the norm for the television series.
*How is it that everyone seems to know where Doctor Arkeville's '''secret''' laboratory is? (The very prominent ''front staircase'' might be a clue.)
[[Image:CountdownExtinction Jazz plays Laserbeak.jpg|thumb|right|200px| ]]
* When we last see Laserbeak, he's held prisoner in Jazz's tape deck. We never do learn how he gets free.
* If the generator can melt Megatron's chest, why doesn't it melt his hands?
*The explosion from the exponential generator is supposed to be powerful enough to destroy the Earth, and yet the actual explosion is so small, all it does is knock Starscream out of the air. (See also [[War of the Dinobots]] for another example of an "Earth-destroying" explosion). In fairness, Megatron by this point has spent some time de-wiring and perhaps de-powering the device.
* While this episode is supposed to take place immediately after "[[The Ultimate Doom]]", the Japanese continuity places that three-parter at the end of the series, leaving everyone clueless as to how Starscream and Arkeville know each other and how Arkeville is turned back into a human from a cyborg.

===Continuity notes===
* This episode follows on from "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]" and includes a narrative recap of that episode's crucial events.
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] first appears in this episode...and [[FIRRIB|he's red]].
* When Rumble is pounding Skywarp, the downed seeker insulting calls him a walking Junkion. What this says for the series is unclear, as this statement would make inanimate Junkions the norm, whereas in the Movie they are living, mobile transformers.
[[Image:CountdowntoExtinction Mirage firing missile.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Holy cow, so that's what that thing is for!]]
* Gadgets and powers:
** A relatively rare instance of Wheeljack firing his missile launcher.
** An even more rare instance of Mirage firing his.
** Ironhide unleashes his old favorite, supercooled nitrogen. It's a whitish-clear gas this time, coming from his retracted wrist.
** Megatron's communication with Shockwave on Cybertron is indicated by his upper-chest rectangles blinking.
*As proof of his leadership, Starscream shows a badge with the Decepticon [[Insignia|symbol]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Every]] [[Soundwave (G1)|other]] [[Shockwave (G1)|leader]] just had Laserbeak perch on his shoulder or arm.
* We never see Arkeville again; Starscream leaves him on Cybertron as an immobilized, half-man, half-machine freak.
* The episode is ''amazingly'' consistent about showing the same 13 Autobots in Prime's strike force.
* '''[[S.O.S. Dinobots|< <]]''' What makes Starscream the leader? Megatron's ship blew up! '''[[The Immobilizer|> >]]'''

===Real-World references===
* ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
** ''Millennium Falcon'' engine burst as Starscream approaches the secret lab.
** TIE Fighter engine roar and ''Falcon'' whine as Skywarp and Thundercracker open fire on the Autobot convoy.
** More ''Falcon'' rumble as Skywarp is hit by Wheeljack's missile.
** More TIE engine as the Decepticons move to land a second later.
** Death Star firing noise as the Decepticons launch to retreat.
** Diving X-Wings as the Decepticons leave the quicksand pit.
** TIE/''Falcon'' as Laserbeak launches to stop Ironhide.
* A sound effect more commonly used for the Road Runner is repurposed as Skywarp and Thundercracker diving to attack the Autobots.

===Foreign localization===

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''Astrum, il traditore'''" ("Starscream, the Traitor")
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''Conto alla rovescia per l'estinzione'''" ("Countdown to Extinction")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Chikyū Shōmetsu Keikaku'''" (地球消滅計画, "The Earth Obliteration Plan")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[August 31]], [[1985]]
:*Due to [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]]'s status as a [[Bandai]] toy in Japan, the Japanese broadcast of "The Ultimate Doom" three-parter had to be delayed until the end of the series, when the legal matters could be resolved. As a result, with this episode being an epilogue to "The Ultimate Doom", its chronology rubs off as rather confusing in the broadcast order of the series. A guide written by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] for the [[Pioneer]] DVD box set featured a "proper viewing order" feature so that Japanese fans could watch the episodes in a more logical continuity.
:*For some reason, this episode was commemorated by an exclusive [[Super_Collection_Figure#Exclusives|Super Collection Figure]] giftset sold at the Wonder Festival 2002 convention in Japan. The set included both a metallic-painted PVC of Optimus Prime holding Megatron in gun mode and a metallic-painted PVC of Prime in truck mode.

'''Latin American'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Cuenta atrás hacia la extinción'''" ("Countdown to Extinction")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Russian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Otschyot gibeli'''" (Отсчёт гибели, "Death Countdown")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Serbian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Odbrojavanje pred uništenje'''" (Одбројавање пред уништење, "Countdown to Destruction")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

===Trivia===
*The [[Sunbow Productions]] cast list for this episode lists "Tyrex" and "Bronton" as [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s appearing with non-speaking roles. Evidence points to these being early names for Grimlock and Sludge coined by writer [[Donald F. Glut]]; in an interview with Glut<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070217131842/http://members.aol.com/tfencyc/interview_glut.html Interview with Donald F. Glut]</ref>, he revealed that, prior to the Dinobots receiving their final names, he had submitted more "dinosaurian" names for them. Why Glut's proposed names were used on a cast list page for an episode he did not write—particularly when Grimlock and Sludge had been referred to in prior cast list pages under their proper names—is unknown.
*Yes, the Heroic Autobots are laughing over how Megatron is going to torture Starscream at the very end.
*One of Transformers: War for Cybertron's multiplayer modes is named after this very episode.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 1986 — ''The Transformers'' — Volume 11: "Countdown to Extinction" ([[Family Home Entertainment]])
;Laserdisc
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Original Series: Volume Three ([[Maverick Entertainment|Sony Wonder]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2002 — ''Transformers'' — Complete Original Series: Deluxe Edition (Sony Wonder) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — First Season Collector's Edition ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Volume Three (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 1: Series 1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Season 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2007 — ''Classic Transformers'' — Series One: Part Two (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 02: Stagione Uno Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season One (Metrodome) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete First Season: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory)

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

[[Category: Generation 1 episodes]]
[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]

User:Smoothjazz

2013-06-21T20:56:09Z

Smoothjazz:

== Smoothjazz ==

My Name is Smoothjazz and I recently joined the wiki, hence why I have NO IDEA how to make working links or pictures despite reading the instructions on the editing help page (I was never on reading things like that). Despite not buying comics or toys I believe I have a considerably good knowledge of Transformers, given my resources.

The reason I don't have many toys or comics? The first Transformers cartoon I watched was ''Energon''. Yeah, it seemed I was doomed. But alas, I escaped the clutches of terrible animation and dull surprise to acquire the Transformers G1 Season 2 Box-set! This made transformers for me (It was season two and I was incredibly young so I had no idea about Perceptor, Blaster, Warpath, Tracks and others 'being there the whole time').

Here are my quick reviews of all continuities:

G1 - TV Series:
Favourite Characters: Optimus Prime, Tracks, Blaster, Jazz, Hound, Ultra Magnus (He's movie and onwards but YOU can deal with that now!) Perceptor, Wheeljack, Grimlock (Dinobots in general), Ratchet, Nightbeat, Megatron, Soundwave (wish he had even more cassettes from the comics into the series), Starscream, Shockwave, Blitzwing, Astro Train, Scorponok (IDW Comic Version), Overlord (IDW Comic Version)

Worst Characters: Windcharger (Don't know why), Brawn (Don't know why), Blurr (Wouldn't shut up), Springer (Han Solo-impersonator), Daniel Witwicky (STOP CRYING!), Huffer (I wanted him and Gears MAULED in the film, torn limb-from-limb), Gears, Wheelie (Kill me now), Omega Supreme (Mainly because he was never there - giant freaking robot just lets his mates get killed. DOUCHE)

Rating: 5* (Seasons 1-2) 4* (Movie - I kinda liked the deaths but the disappearing act annoyed me. I heard there was an idea of the pre-movie bots destroying some tower or something on Unicron or Cybertron), 1* (Season 3)

General Review: The original. Like all transformers series it was a series of adverts, but hey, this is the TFWiki. So many concepts and ideas and characters, enough to make me nerdgasm. OPTIMUS PRIME!!! MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP!!! UNICRON!!! EVERY CHARACTER EXCEPT THE ONES LISTED ABOVE IN THE WORST CHARACTERS SECTION!!! FEMALE AUTOBOTS!!! JAZZ!!! COMBINERS!!! EVERYTHING!!!

Beast Wars

Favourite Characters: Rattrap (later on), Rhinox, Dinobot, Optimus Primal (Optimal Optimus only), Waspinator, Megatron, Rampage

Worst Characters: Cheetor (if it weren't for copyright/trademark, it's pretty obvious that he would have been a bee), Tigatron (DUNNO)

Rating: 5*

General Review: Who didn't love Beast Wars? After the initial shock, of course. Trukk not Munky didn't matter after the first few episodes and the visual detail was stunning. Good storylines and a load of G1 references to boot (CGI Versions look amazing!) made Beast Wars epic.

Robots in Disguise

Favourite Characters: Nobody

Worst Characters: Everybody

Rating: -100000000000000000000000000000000*

General Review: I hated Robots in Disguise. It was a terrible reboot. They tried to combine Beast Wars with G1 and got Transmutate.

Armada

General Review: I don't know about Armada but I heard it had a slow start and got better as it progressed. I never really watched it.

Energon

Favourite Characters: Inferno (Until Reformatting), Megatron (Very, very cool - design wasn't but that voice)

Worst Characters: Ironhide (Dull surprise much?), Kicker (Prime should have kicked him off the planet), Optimus Prime (Fattymus Prime, surprised his toy wasn't a brick)

Rating: 2* (The music was cool)

General Review: Poor animation, lack of effort, defeating Unicron twice just to get in some repaints but the music was good. Inferno was cool until Roadblock. The hero's death was spoiled when he said 'I'll be back'. I mean WTF?

Cybertron

Favourite Characters: Scattershot (The billion missiles tipped my favour), Jetfire (The accent) and Red Alert (dunno why)

Worst Characters: Megatron's design (MEGATRON SHOULD NOT BE A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Rating: 3*

General Reviews: It was okay but the continuation from Energon was as faulty as the Armada-Energon one, Galvatron turns back into Megatron and becomes Galvatron (FACEPALM)

Animated

General Review: A lot of references to past series but a bit childish for my liking. Plus I hate what they did for Soundwave.

Movies

General Review: Spectacular special effects and sexy ladies ruined by Optimus' head fetish, the childish comedy segments, the numerous plot-holes, Starscream's lack of treachery, Soundwave's weird mouth, the Matrix being a dagger, Stereotypical twins, poor plots and disappearing characters between films (Leo Spitz, Maggie Madsen, Glenn Whittaker, Megan Fox).

Prime

General Review: Thank you God! Finally good visuals combined with story-telling at a quality that was last seen with Beast Wars. I love it, watch every episode.

== Locations ==

Cybertron
*Iacon
*Kalis
*Helex
*Kaon
*Vos
*Tarn
*Nyon
*Crystal City
*Fort Scyx
*Altihex
*Trypticon Station
*Moonbase One
*Moonbase Two
*Six Lasers Over Cybertron

== Creativity ==

I make a lot of OC's and I'm going to come of sounding idiotic for some things that I claim. I write fan-fiction and in one of my prototypes I thought of something like Dark Energon but never thought of a name for it so I didn't use it. When trying to think of Gestalt names I thought of Monstructor but found it was already done (To be honest, it's a simplistic name).

My OC'S
* Knifedge
*Turbulence
*Rockwell
*Apollo
*Dispatch
*Flatfoot
*Warcry
*Crackwhip
*Gumshoe
*Bluecoat
*Axis
*Bunker
*Nickel
*Saloon
*Roadhouse
*Vertex
*Starboard
*Kaleido
*Dregs
*12-Rounds
*Pixel
*Tesla
*Ogive
*Hypotenuse
*Hyperbola
*Eardrum
*Nook
*Cranny
*Upbeat
*Reroute
*Mortar
*Carbon
*Sulphur
*Argon
*Mercury
*Prometheus
*Saturn
*Pluto
*Amino
*Enzyme
*Flair
*Condo
*Downpour
*Capsize
*Blossom
*Possum
*Fret
*Gauge
*8 Ball
*1 Nil
*Icarus
*Loco
*Tempest
*Solitaire
*Sunrise
*Combustor
*Sub-Zero
*Emcee
*Bloodsport
*Spearhead
*Strata
*Alcove
*Granite
*Fuzz
*Stockpile
*Barbell
*Pulley
*Cuckoo
*Force 9
*Raze
*Litterbug
*Debris
*Backlog
*Gravedigger
*Tombstone
*Deep 6
*Flatbed
*Molar
*Gunrunner
*Hardhat
*Jukebox
*Sire
*Betrus
*Lux
*Flintlock
*Furore
*Pinprick
*Piledriver
*Errand
*Ambush
*Staticshock
*Quetzal
*Fadeaway
*Bareback
*Pitstop
*Tungsten
*Wolfram
*Eyespy
*Bolts
*Southpaw
*Rockface
*Shutterbug
*Stutterbox
*Jabhook
*Bottleneck
*Nicknack
*Backbone
*Warhead
*Hind
*Airstrike
*Detriment
*Crag
*Jet-Lag
*Survey
*Screwloose
*Bookend
*Spiro
*Omnibus
*Hardknock
*Shootout
*Cistern
*Layton
*Chromosome
*Nucleus
*Steelfin
*Igneous
*Bookcase
*Aplite
*Basalt
*Dacite
*Gabbro
*Kimberlite
*Timbre
*Bassline
*Pumice
*Lightbulb
*Skittle
*Firewood
*Bandwagon
*Creed
*Charcoal
*Chainmail
*Haystack
*Anagram
*Ragtag
*Barista
*Psychosis
*Cage
*Foghorn
*Whistle
*Mare
*Sinbin
*Penalty
*Flyby
*Target
*Footprint
*Bonfire
*Tad
*Goldfire
*Leviathan

Wow, 150+ OC's :O I'll update this when I can. About 97% aren't just random names like Drixco

I would love to hear ideas for OC's (I would credit you as the creator)

== Fan-Fiction ==

I write fan-fiction and have yet to post any stories but when I do I shall enclose the link. On this page I will be doing notes when I can for anyone who cares to read my fan-fiction. Why I do this is unclear because I will probably not have a lot a readers and even less will be on here but it keeps me content.

21st July, 2013
Colourings:
Nightbeat: Cybertronian Form - Blue & Yellow
Earthly Form - Black

Jolt: Alternates between White & Blue

Jetfire: Blue and Red

Megatron: FOC-Inspired Black and Silver

Ratchet: White & Red

Bluestreak: Blue (HALLELUJAH)

Smokescreen: Grey

Windcharger: Red & Grey

Brawn: Brown & Grey

Bludgeon: Black & Red

Scorponok: Green & Black

Overlord: Blue

Thunderclash: Blue & Silver

Rodimus: Red w. Flame Decals

Rumble: Blue (Are you mad?)

Frenzy: Red & Black

Enemy: Black & Red

Laserbeak: Black & Red

Buzzsaw: Green

Squawktalk: Light Blue

Garboil: Orange

Blackarachnia: Black (WELL NO S---)

Hummingbird Trio: Purple

Soundwave: Blue

Ratbat: Purple

Ravage: Black

Perceptor: Red

Skids: Blue (IDW, NOT BAYVERSE)

Mudflap: Red

Grapple: Orange

Winch: Brown

Highbeam: Blue

Grimlock: Yellow & Black

Hound: Green

Gears: Red & Blue

Shockwave: Purple

Blitzwing: Purple

Thrust: Red

Dirge: Blue

Sunspot: Orange

Acid Rain: Green

Cliffjumper: Red

Arcee: Black

Elita-One: Nuclear Red

Chromia: Blue

Greenlight: Green

Synch: Blue

Tankor: Red

Warpath: Red

Beachcomber: Blue

Seaspray: Blue

Springer: Green

Cosmos: Green

Kup: Light Blue

Impactor: Red & Black

Whirl: Blue & White

Pyro: Orange

Ironfist: Black

Astro Train: White & Purple

== Combiners & Teams ==

These are my versions of the combiners and other squads. I may update this.

Aerialbots/Superion
*Silverbolt
*Air Raid
*Skyline
*Ozone
*Breakaway
Honorary Aerialbots
*Jetfire
*Stratosphere

Protectobots/Defensor
*Hot Spot
*Streetwise
*Groove
*First Aid
*Evac

Throttlebots/Excellion
*Chase
*Freeway
*Rush
*Turbocharger
*Exhaust

Technobots/Computron
*Afterburner
*Lightspeed
*Nosecone
*Strafe
*Nosecone

Omnibots/Assemblor (Original)
*Hoist
*Winch
*Grapple
*Highbeam
*Hauler

Voyagers/Hyperion (Original)
*Flareburst
*Searchlight
*Tracer
*Hydrocore
*Sureshot

Dinobots
*Grimlock
*Slug
*Snarl
*Swoop
*Sludge

Wreckers
*Impactor
*Whirl - FORMER MEMBER
*Pyro
*Twin Twist
*Topspin
*Leadfoot
**Steeljaw
*Roadbuster
*Rack'n'Ruin
*Bulkhead
*Gears
*Sandstorm
*Broadside
*Ironfist
*Guzzle
*Bunker
*Blockbuster
*Springer
*Gauze
*Valve

Recordibots
*Steeljaw
*Punch
*Rewind
*Eject
*Playback
*Grand Slam
*Raindance
*Pounce
*Bullseye
*Tracker
*Flip Sides
*Paddles
*Rattrap
*Amp
*Blackjack
*Decibel
*Que
*Brains
*Wheels (NOT G1 VERSION)
*Snowcat (TIGATRON-INSPIRED)
*Bolts
*Eyespy
*Cheetor

Constructicons/Devastator
*Scrapper
*Hook
*Mixmaster
*Long Haul
*Bonecrusher
*Skipjack
Non-Combining Leader
*Scavenger (Based on Bayverse Scavenger - Demolisher body-type)

Stunticons/Menasor
*Motormaster
*Dead End
*Drag Strip
*Breakdown
*Wildrider

Combaticons/Bruticus
*Onslaught
*Brawl
*Swindle
*Vortex
*Blast-Off

Helicons/Tornadox
*Grindcore
*Gyrator
*Rotorstorm
*Blades
*Brink

Horrorcons/Abominus
*Apeface
*Weirdwolf
*Snapdragon
*Cutthroat
*Sinnertwin
*Rippersnapper

Havocons/Hurricane
*Switchblade
*Battleaxe
*Impalor
*Scar
*Gunrunner
*Grit

Eradicons/Tormentor
*Warcry
*Hun-Grrr
*Skullcruncher
*Gutbuster
*Blot
*Thumbtack

Monstructor Six/ Monstructor
*Slog
*Scowl
*Wildfly
*Bristleback
*Birdbrain
*Icepick

Cassetticons
*Waspinator
*Howlback
*Garboil
*Viewfinder
*Spectro
*Spyglass
*Ravage
*Laserbeak
*Ratbat
*Rumble
*Frenzy
*Enemy
*Overkill
*Slugfest
*Blackarachnia
*Reedman
*Sundor
*Stinger
*Scalpel
*Squawkbox
**Beastbox
**Squawktalk
*Buzzsaw

Predacons
*Predaking

Dreads
*Crankcase
*Crowbar
*Hatchet
*Grinch
*Gouge
*Cull
*Ransack
*Killzone
*Hind
*Chinook

Wow, you actually read it to the bottom. I salute you.

User:Smoothjazz

2013-06-21T20:31:45Z

Smoothjazz:

== Smoothjazz ==

My Name is Smoothjazz and I recently joined the wiki, hence why I have NO IDEA how to make working links or pictures despite reading the instructions on the editing help page (I was never on reading things like that). Despite not buying comics or toys I believe I have a considerably good knowledge of Transformers, given my resources.

The reason I don't have many toys or comics? The first Transformers cartoon I watched was ''Energon''. Yeah, it seemed I was doomed. But alas, I escaped the clutches of terrible animation and dull surprise to acquire the Transformers G1 Season 2 Box-set! This made transformers for me (It was season two and I was incredibly young so I had no idea about Perceptor, Blaster, Warpath, Tracks and others 'being there the whole time').

Here are my quick reviews of all continuities:

G1 - TV Series:
Favourite Characters: Optimus Prime, Tracks, Blaster, Jazz, Hound, Ultra Magnus (He's movie and onwards but YOU can deal with that now!) Perceptor, Wheeljack, Grimlock (Dinobots in general), Ratchet, Nightbeat, Megatron, Soundwave (wish he had even more cassettes from the comics into the series), Starscream, Shockwave, Blitzwing, Astro Train, Scorponok (IDW Comic Version), Overlord (IDW Comic Version)

Worst Characters: Windcharger (Don't know why), Brawn (Don't know why), Blurr (Wouldn't shut up), Springer (Han Solo-impersonator), Daniel Witwicky (STOP CRYING!), Huffer (I wanted him and Gears MAULED in the film, torn limb-from-limb), Gears, Wheelie (Kill me now), Omega Supreme (Mainly because he was never there - giant freaking robot just lets his mates get killed. DOUCHE)

Rating: 5* (Seasons 1-2) 4* (Movie - I kinda liked the deaths but the disappearing act annoyed me. I heard there was an idea of the pre-movie bots destroying some tower or something on Unicron or Cybertron), 1* (Season 3)

General Review: The original. Like all transformers series it was a series of adverts, but hey, this is the TFWiki. So many concepts and ideas and characters, enough to make me nerdgasm. OPTIMUS PRIME!!! MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP!!! UNICRON!!! EVERY CHARACTER EXCEPT THE ONES LISTED ABOVE IN THE WORST CHARACTERS SECTION!!! FEMALE AUTOBOTS!!! JAZZ!!! COMBINERS!!! EVERYTHING!!!

Beast Wars

Favourite Characters: Rattrap (later on), Rhinox, Dinobot, Optimus Primal (Optimal Optimus only), Waspinator, Megatron, Rampage

Worst Characters: Cheetor (if it weren't for copyright/trademark, it's pretty obvious that he would have been a bee), Tigatron (DUNNO)

Rating: 5*

General Review: Who didn't love Beast Wars? After the initial shock, of course. Trukk not Munky didn't matter after the first few episodes and the visual detail was stunning. Good storylines and a load of G1 references to boot (CGI Versions look amazing!) made Beast Wars epic.

Robots in Disguise

Favourite Characters: Nobody

Worst Characters: Everybody

Rating: -100000000000000000000000000000000*

General Review: I hated Robots in Disguise. It was a terrible reboot. They tried to combine Beast Wars with G1 and got Transmutate.

Armada

General Review: I don't know about Armada but I heard it had a slow start and got better as it progressed. I never really watched it.

Energon

Favourite Characters: Inferno (Until Reformatting), Megatron (Very, very cool - design wasn't but that voice)

Worst Characters: Ironhide (Dull surprise much?), Kicker (Prime should have kicked him off the planet), Optimus Prime (Fattymus Prime, surprised his toy wasn't a brick)

Rating: 2* (The music was cool)

General Review: Poor animation, lack of effort, defeating Unicron twice just to get in some repaints but the music was good. Inferno was cool until Roadblock. The hero's death was spoiled when he said 'I'll be back'. I mean WTF?

Cybertron

Favourite Characters: Scattershot (The billion missiles tipped my favour), Jetfire (The accent) and Red Alert (dunno why)

Worst Characters: Megatron's design (MEGATRON SHOULD NOT BE A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Rating: 3*

General Reviews: It was okay but the continuation from Energon was as faulty as the Armada-Energon one, Galvatron turns back into Megatron and becomes Galvatron (FACEPALM)

Animated

General Review: A lot of references to past series but a bit childish for my liking. Plus I hate what they did for Soundwave.

Movies

General Review: Spectacular special effects and sexy ladies ruined by Optimus' head fetish, the childish comedy segments, the numerous plot-holes, Starscream's lack of treachery, Soundwave's weird mouth, the Matrix being a dagger, Stereotypical twins, poor plots and disappearing characters between films (Leo Spitz, Maggie Madsen, Glenn Whittaker, Megan Fox).

Prime

General Review: Thank you God! Finally good visuals combined with story-telling at a quality that was last seen with Beast Wars. I love it, watch every episode.

== Creativity ==

I make a lot of OC's and I'm going to come of sounding idiotic for some things that I claim. I write fan-fiction and in one of my prototypes I thought of something like Dark Energon but never thought of a name for it so I didn't use it. When trying to think of Gestalt names I thought of Monstructor but found it was already done (To be honest, it's a simplistic name).

My OC'S
* Knifedge
*Turbulence
*Rockwell
*Apollo
*Dispatch
*Flatfoot
*Warcry
*Crackwhip
*Gumshoe
*Bluecoat
*Axis
*Bunker
*Nickel
*Saloon
*Roadhouse
*Vertex
*Starboard
*Kaleido
*Dregs
*12-Rounds
*Pixel
*Tesla
*Ogive
*Hypotenuse
*Hyperbola
*Eardrum
*Nook
*Cranny
*Upbeat
*Reroute
*Mortar
*Carbon
*Sulphur
*Argon
*Mercury
*Prometheus
*Saturn
*Pluto
*Amino
*Enzyme
*Flair
*Condo
*Downpour
*Capsize
*Blossom
*Possum
*Fret
*Gauge
*8 Ball
*1 Nil
*Icarus
*Loco
*Tempest
*Solitaire
*Sunrise
*Combustor
*Sub-Zero
*Emcee
*Bloodsport
*Spearhead
*Strata
*Alcove
*Granite
*Fuzz
*Stockpile
*Barbell
*Pulley
*Cuckoo
*Force 9
*Raze
*Litterbug
*Debris
*Backlog
*Gravedigger
*Tombstone
*Deep 6
*Flatbed
*Molar
*Gunrunner
*Hardhat
*Jukebox
*Sire
*Betrus
*Lux
*Flintlock
*Furore
*Pinprick
*Piledriver
*Errand
*Ambush
*Staticshock
*Quetzal
*Fadeaway
*Bareback
*Pitstop
*Tungsten
*Wolfram
*Eyespy
*Bolts
*Southpaw
*Rockface
*Shutterbug
*Stutterbox
*Jabhook
*Bottleneck
*Nicknack
*Backbone
*Warhead
*Hind
*Airstrike
*Detriment
*Crag
*Jet-Lag
*Survey
*Screwloose
*Bookend
*Spiro
*Omnibus
*Hardknock
*Shootout
*Cistern
*Layton
*Chromosome
*Nucleus
*Steelfin
*Igneous
*Bookcase
*Aplite
*Basalt
*Dacite
*Gabbro
*Kimberlite
*Timbre
*Bassline
*Pumice
*Lightbulb
*Skittle
*Firewood
*Bandwagon
*Creed
*Charcoal
*Chainmail
*Haystack
*Anagram
*Ragtag
*Barista
*Psychosis
*Cage
*Foghorn
*Whistle
*Mare
*Sinbin
*Penalty
*Flyby
*Target
*Footprint
*Bonfire
*Tad
*Goldfire
*Leviathan

Wow, 150+ OC's :O I'll update this when I can. About 97% aren't just random names like Drixco

I would love to hear ideas for OC's (I would credit you as the creator)

== Fan-Fiction ==

I write fan-fiction and have yet to post any stories but when I do I shall enclose the link. On this page I will be doing notes when I can for anyone who cares to read my fan-fiction. Why I do this is unclear because I will probably not have a lot a readers and even less will be on here but it keeps me content.

21st July, 2013
Colourings:
Nightbeat: Cybertronian Form - Blue & Yellow
Earthly Form - Black

Jolt: Alternates between White & Blue

Jetfire: Blue and Red

Megatron: FOC-Inspired Black and Silver

Ratchet: White & Red

Bluestreak: Blue (HALLELUJAH)

Smokescreen: Grey

Windcharger: Red & Grey

Brawn: Brown & Grey

Bludgeon: Black & Red

Scorponok: Green & Black

Overlord: Blue

Thunderclash: Blue & Silver

Rodimus: Red w. Flame Decals

Rumble: Blue (Are you mad?)

Frenzy: Red & Black

Enemy: Black & Red

Laserbeak: Black & Red

Buzzsaw: Green

Squawktalk: Light Blue

Garboil: Orange

Blackarachnia: Black (WELL NO S---)

Hummingbird Trio: Purple

Soundwave: Blue

Ratbat: Purple

Ravage: Black

Perceptor: Red

Skids: Blue (IDW, NOT BAYVERSE)

Mudflap: Red

Grapple: Orange

Winch: Brown

Highbeam: Blue

Grimlock: Yellow & Black

Hound: Green

Gears: Red & Blue

Shockwave: Purple

Blitzwing: Purple

Thrust: Red

Dirge: Blue

Sunspot: Orange

Acid Rain: Green

Cliffjumper: Red

Arcee: Black

Elita-One: Nuclear Red

Chromia: Blue

Greenlight: Green

Synch: Blue

Tankor: Red

Warpath: Red

Beachcomber: Blue

Seaspray: Blue

Springer: Green

Cosmos: Green

Kup: Light Blue

Impactor: Red & Black

Whirl: Blue & White

Pyro: Orange

Ironfist: Black

Astro Train: White & Purple

== Combiners & Teams ==

These are my versions of the combiners and other squads. I may update this.

Aerialbots/Superion
*Silverbolt
*Air Raid
*Skyline
*Ozone
*Breakaway
Honorary Aerialbots
*Jetfire
*Stratosphere

Protectobots/Defensor
*Hot Spot
*Streetwise
*Groove
*First Aid
*Evac

Throttlebots/Excellion
*Chase
*Freeway
*Rush
*Turbocharger
*Exhaust

Technobots/Computron
*Afterburner
*Lightspeed
*Nosecone
*Strafe
*Nosecone

Omnibots/Assemblor (Original)
*Hoist
*Winch
*Grapple
*Highbeam
*Hauler

Voyagers/Hyperion (Original)
*Flareburst
*Searchlight
*Tracer
*Hydrocore
*Sureshot

Dinobots
*Grimlock
*Slug
*Snarl
*Swoop
*Sludge

Wreckers
*Impactor
*Whirl - FORMER MEMBER
*Pyro
*Twin Twist
*Topspin
*Leadfoot
**Steeljaw
*Roadbuster
*Rack'n'Ruin
*Bulkhead
*Gears
*Sandstorm
*Broadside
*Ironfist
*Guzzle
*Bunker
*Blockbuster
*Springer
*Gauze
*Valve

Recordibots
*Steeljaw
*Punch
*Rewind
*Eject
*Playback
*Grand Slam
*Raindance
*Pounce
*Bullseye
*Tracker
*Flip Sides
*Paddles
*Rattrap
*Amp
*Blackjack
*Decibel
*Que
*Brains
*Wheels (NOT G1 VERSION)
*Snowcat (TIGATRON-INSPIRED)
*Bolts
*Eyespy
*Cheetor

Constructicons/Devastator
*Scrapper
*Hook
*Mixmaster
*Long Haul
*Bonecrusher
*Skipjack
Non-Combining Leader
*Scavenger (Based on Bayverse Scavenger - Demolisher body-type)

Stunticons/Menasor
*Motormaster
*Dead End
*Drag Strip
*Breakdown
*Wildrider

Combaticons/Bruticus
*Onslaught
*Brawl
*Swindle
*Vortex
*Blast-Off

Helicons/Tornadox
*Grindcore
*Gyrator
*Rotorstorm
*Blades
*Brink

Horrorcons/Abominus
*Apeface
*Weirdwolf
*Snapdragon
*Cutthroat
*Sinnertwin
*Rippersnapper

Havocons/Hurricane
*Switchblade
*Battleaxe
*Impalor
*Scar
*Gunrunner
*Grit

Eradicons/Tormentor
*Warcry
*Hun-Grrr
*Skullcruncher
*Gutbuster
*Blot
*Thumbtack

Monstructor Six/ Monstructor
*Slog
*Scowl
*Wildfly
*Bristleback
*Birdbrain
*Icepick

Cassetticons
*Waspinator
*Howlback
*Garboil
*Viewfinder
*Spectro
*Spyglass
*Ravage
*Laserbeak
*Ratbat
*Rumble
*Frenzy
*Enemy
*Overkill
*Slugfest
*Blackarachnia
*Reedman
*Sundor
*Stinger
*Scalpel
*Squawkbox
**Beastbox
**Squawktalk
*Buzzsaw

Predacons
*Predaking

Dreads
*Crankcase
*Crowbar
*Hatchet
*Grinch
*Gouge
*Cull
*Ransack
*Killzone
*Hind
*Chinook

Wow, you actually read it to the bottom. I salute you.

User:Smoothjazz

2013-06-21T19:18:31Z

Smoothjazz: /* Creativity */

== Smoothjazz ==

My Name is Smoothjazz and I recently joined the wiki, hence why I have NO IDEA how to make working links or pictures despite reading the instructions on the editing help page (I was never on reading things like that). Despite not buying comics or toys I believe I have a considerably good knowledge of Transformers, given my resources.

The reason I don't have many toys or comics? The first Transformers cartoon I watched was ''Energon''. Yeah, it seemed I was doomed. But alas, I escaped the clutches of terrible animation and dull surprise to acquire the Transformers G1 Season 2 Box-set! This made transformers for me (It was season two and I was incredibly young so I had no idea about Perceptor, Blaster, Warpath, Tracks and others 'being there the whole time').

Here are my quick reviews of all continuities:

G1 - TV Series:
Favourite Characters: Optimus Prime, Tracks, Blaster, Jazz, Hound, Ultra Magnus (He's movie and onwards but YOU can deal with that now!) Perceptor, Wheeljack, Grimlock (Dinobots in general), Ratchet, Nightbeat, Megatron, Soundwave (wish he had even more cassettes from the comics into the series), Starscream, Shockwave, Blitzwing, Astro Train, Scorponok (IDW Comic Version), Overlord (IDW Comic Version)

Worst Characters: Windcharger (Don't know why), Brawn (Don't know why), Blurr (Wouldn't shut up), Springer (Han Solo-impersonator), Daniel Witwicky (STOP CRYING!), Huffer (I wanted him and Gears MAULED in the film, torn limb-from-limb), Gears, Wheelie (Kill me now), Omega Supreme (Mainly because he was never there - giant freaking robot just lets his mates get killed. DOUCHE)

Rating: 5* (Seasons 1-2) 4* (Movie - I kinda liked the deaths but the disappearing act annoyed me. I heard there was an idea of the pre-movie bots destroying some tower or something on Unicron or Cybertron), 1* (Season 3)

General Review: The original. Like all transformers series it was a series of adverts, but hey, this is the TFWiki. So many concepts and ideas and characters, enough to make me nerdgasm. OPTIMUS PRIME!!! MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP!!! UNICRON!!! EVERY CHARACTER EXCEPT THE ONES LISTED ABOVE IN THE WORST CHARACTERS SECTION!!! FEMALE AUTOBOTS!!! JAZZ!!! COMBINERS!!! EVERYTHING!!!

Beast Wars

Favourite Characters: Rattrap (later on), Rhinox, Dinobot, Optimus Primal (Optimal Optimus only), Waspinator, Megatron, Rampage

Worst Characters: Cheetor (if it weren't for copyright/trademark, it's pretty obvious that he would have been a bee), Tigatron (DUNNO)

Rating: 5*

General Review: Who didn't love Beast Wars? After the initial shock, of course. Trukk not Munky didn't matter after the first few episodes and the visual detail was stunning. Good storylines and a load of G1 references to boot (CGI Versions look amazing!) made Beast Wars epic.

Robots in Disguise

Favourite Characters: Nobody

Worst Characters: Everybody

Rating: -100000000000000000000000000000000*

General Review: I hated Robots in Disguise. It was a terrible reboot. They tried to combine Beast Wars with G1 and got Transmutate.

Armada

General Review: I don't know about Armada but I heard it had a slow start and got better as it progressed. I never really watched it.

Energon

Favourite Characters: Inferno (Until Reformatting), Megatron (Very, very cool - design wasn't but that voice)

Worst Characters: Ironhide (Dull surprise much?), Kicker (Prime should have kicked him off the planet), Optimus Prime (Fattymus Prime, surprised his toy wasn't a brick)

Rating: 2* (The music was cool)

General Review: Poor animation, lack of effort, defeating Unicron twice just to get in some repaints but the music was good. Inferno was cool until Roadblock. The hero's death was spoiled when he said 'I'll be back'. I mean WTF?

Cybertron

Favourite Characters: Scattershot (The billion missiles tipped my favour), Jetfire (The accent) and Red Alert (dunno why)

Worst Characters: Megatron's design (MEGATRON SHOULD NOT BE A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Rating: 3*

General Reviews: It was okay but the continuation from Energon was as faulty as the Armada-Energon one, Galvatron turns back into Megatron and becomes Galvatron (FACEPALM)

Animated

General Review: A lot of references to past series but a bit childish for my liking. Plus I hate what they did for Soundwave.

Movies

General Review: Spectacular special effects and sexy ladies ruined by Optimus' head fetish, the childish comedy segments, the numerous plot-holes, Starscream's lack of treachery, Soundwave's weird mouth, the Matrix being a dagger, Stereotypical twins, poor plots and disappearing characters between films (Leo Spitz, Maggie Madsen, Glenn Whittaker, Megan Fox).

Prime

General Review: Thank you God! Finally good visuals combined with story-telling at a quality that was last seen with Beast Wars. I love it, watch every episode.

== Creativity ==

I make a lot of OC's and I'm going to come of sounding idiotic for some things that I claim. I write fan-fiction and in one of my prototypes I thought of something like Dark Energon but never thought of a name for it so I didn't use it. When trying to think of Gestalt names I thought of Monstructor but found it was already done (To be honest, it's a simplistic name).

My OC'S
* Knifedge
*Turbulence
*Rockwell
*Apollo
*Dispatch
*Flatfoot
*Warcry
*Crackwhip
*Gumshoe
*Bluecoat
*Axis
*Bunker
*Nickel
*Saloon
*Roadhouse
*Vertex
*Starboard
*Kaleido
*Dregs
*12-Rounds
*Pixel
*Tesla
*Ogive
*Hypotenuse
*Hyperbola
*Eardrum
*Nook
*Cranny
*Upbeat
*Reroute
*Mortar
*Carbon
*Sulphur
*Argon
*Mercury
*Prometheus
*Saturn
*Pluto
*Amino
*Enzyme
*Flair
*Condo
*Downpour
*Capsize
*Blossom
*Possum
*Fret
*Gauge
*8 Ball
*1 Nil
*Icarus
*Loco
*Tempest
*Solitaire
*Sunrise
*Combustor
*Sub-Zero
*Emcee
*Bloodsport
*Spearhead
*Strata
*Alcove
*Granite
*Fuzz
*Stockpile
*Barbell
*Pulley
*Cuckoo
*Force 9
*Raze
*Litterbug
*Debris
*Backlog
*Gravedigger
*Tombstone
*Deep 6
*Flatbed
*Molar
*Gunrunner
*Hardhat
*Jukebox
*Sire
*Betrus
*Lux
*Flintlock
*Furore
*Pinprick
*Piledriver
*Errand
*Ambush
*Staticshock
*Quetzal
*Fadeaway
*Bareback
*Pitstop
*Tungsten
*Wolfram
*Eyespy
*Bolts
*Southpaw
*Rockface
*Shutterbug
*Stutterbox
*Jabhook
*Bottleneck
*Nicknack
*Backbone
*Warhead
*Hind
*Airstrike
*Detriment
*Crag
*Jet-Lag
*Survey
*Screwloose
*Bookend
*Spiro
*Omnibus
*Hardknock
*Shootout
*Cistern
*Layton
*Chromosome
*Nucleus
*Steelfin
*Igneous
*Bookcase
*Aplite
*Basalt
*Dacite
*Gabbro
*Kimberlite
*Timbre
*Bassline
*Pumice
*Lightbulb
*Skittle
*Firewood
*Bandwagon
*Creed
*Charcoal
*Chainmail
*Haystack
*Anagram
*Ragtag
*Barista
*Psychosis
*Cage
*Foghorn
*Whistle
*Mare
*Sinbin
*Penalty
*Flyby
*Target
*Footprint
*Bonfire
*Tad
*Goldfire
*Leviathan

Wow, 150+ OC's :O I'll update this when I can. About 97% aren't just random names like Drixco

I would love to hear ideas for OC's (I would credit you as the creator)

== Fan-Fiction ==

I write fan-fiction and have yet to post any stories but when I do I shall enclose the link. On this page I will be doing notes when I can for anyone who cares to read my fan-fiction. Why I do this is unclear because I will probably not have a lot a readers and even less will be on here but it keeps me content.

21st July, 2013
Colourings:
Nightbeat: Cybertronian Form - Blue & Yellow
Earthly Form - Black

Jolt: Alternates between White & Blue

Jetfire: Blue and Red

Megatron: FOC-Inspired Black and Silver

Ratchet: White & Red

Bluestreak: Blue (HALLELUJAH)

Smokescreen: Grey

Windcharger: Red & Grey

Brawn: Brown & Grey

Bludgeon: Black & Red

Scorponok: Green & Black

Overlord: Blue

Thunderclash: Blue & Silver

Rodimus: Red w. Flame Decals

Rumble: Blue (Are you mad?)

Frenzy: Red & Black

Enemy: Black & Red

Laserbeak: Black & Red

Buzzsaw: Green

Squawktalk: Light Blue

Garboil: Orange

Blackarachnia: Black (WELL NO S---)

Hummingbird Trio: Purple

Soundwave: Blue

Ratbat: Purple

Ravage: Black

Perceptor: Red

Skids: Blue (IDW, NOT BAYVERSE)

Mudflap: Red

Grapple: Orange

Winch: Brown

Highbeam: Blue

Grimlock: Yellow & Black

Hound: Green

Gears: Red & Blue

Shockwave: Purple

Blitzwing: Purple

Thrust: Red

Dirge: Blue

Sunspot: Orange

Acid Rain: Green

Cliffjumper: Red

Arcee: Black

Elita-One: Nuclear Red

Chromia: Blue

Greenlight: Green

Synch: Blue

Tankor: Red

Warpath: Red

Beachcomber: Blue

Seaspray: Blue

Springer: Green

Cosmos: Green

Kup: Light Blue

Impactor: Red & Black

Whirl: Blue & White

Pyro: Orange

Ironfist: Black

Astro Train: White & Purple

Wow, you actually read it to the bottom. I salute you.

User:Smoothjazz

2013-06-21T18:47:23Z

Smoothjazz: My User Page

== Smoothjazz ==

My Name is Smoothjazz and I recently joined the wiki, hence why I have NO IDEA how to make working links or pictures despite reading the instructions on the editing help page (I was never on reading things like that). Despite not buying comics or toys I believe I have a considerably good knowledge of Transformers, given my resources.

The reason I don't have many toys or comics? The first Transformers cartoon I watched was ''Energon''. Yeah, it seemed I was doomed. But alas, I escaped the clutches of terrible animation and dull surprise to acquire the Transformers G1 Season 2 Box-set! This made transformers for me (It was season two and I was incredibly young so I had no idea about Perceptor, Blaster, Warpath, Tracks and others 'being there the whole time').

Here are my quick reviews of all continuities:

G1 - TV Series:
Favourite Characters: Optimus Prime, Tracks, Blaster, Jazz, Hound, Ultra Magnus (He's movie and onwards but YOU can deal with that now!) Perceptor, Wheeljack, Grimlock (Dinobots in general), Ratchet, Nightbeat, Megatron, Soundwave (wish he had even more cassettes from the comics into the series), Starscream, Shockwave, Blitzwing, Astro Train, Scorponok (IDW Comic Version), Overlord (IDW Comic Version)

Worst Characters: Windcharger (Don't know why), Brawn (Don't know why), Blurr (Wouldn't shut up), Springer (Han Solo-impersonator), Daniel Witwicky (STOP CRYING!), Huffer (I wanted him and Gears MAULED in the film, torn limb-from-limb), Gears, Wheelie (Kill me now), Omega Supreme (Mainly because he was never there - giant freaking robot just lets his mates get killed. DOUCHE)

Rating: 5* (Seasons 1-2) 4* (Movie - I kinda liked the deaths but the disappearing act annoyed me. I heard there was an idea of the pre-movie bots destroying some tower or something on Unicron or Cybertron), 1* (Season 3)

General Review: The original. Like all transformers series it was a series of adverts, but hey, this is the TFWiki. So many concepts and ideas and characters, enough to make me nerdgasm. OPTIMUS PRIME!!! MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP!!! UNICRON!!! EVERY CHARACTER EXCEPT THE ONES LISTED ABOVE IN THE WORST CHARACTERS SECTION!!! FEMALE AUTOBOTS!!! JAZZ!!! COMBINERS!!! EVERYTHING!!!

Beast Wars

Favourite Characters: Rattrap (later on), Rhinox, Dinobot, Optimus Primal (Optimal Optimus only), Waspinator, Megatron, Rampage

Worst Characters: Cheetor (if it weren't for copyright/trademark, it's pretty obvious that he would have been a bee), Tigatron (DUNNO)

Rating: 5*

General Review: Who didn't love Beast Wars? After the initial shock, of course. Trukk not Munky didn't matter after the first few episodes and the visual detail was stunning. Good storylines and a load of G1 references to boot (CGI Versions look amazing!) made Beast Wars epic.

Robots in Disguise

Favourite Characters: Nobody

Worst Characters: Everybody

Rating: -100000000000000000000000000000000*

General Review: I hated Robots in Disguise. It was a terrible reboot. They tried to combine Beast Wars with G1 and got Transmutate.

Armada

General Review: I don't know about Armada but I heard it had a slow start and got better as it progressed. I never really watched it.

Energon

Favourite Characters: Inferno (Until Reformatting), Megatron (Very, very cool - design wasn't but that voice)

Worst Characters: Ironhide (Dull surprise much?), Kicker (Prime should have kicked him off the planet), Optimus Prime (Fattymus Prime, surprised his toy wasn't a brick)

Rating: 2* (The music was cool)

General Review: Poor animation, lack of effort, defeating Unicron twice just to get in some repaints but the music was good. Inferno was cool until Roadblock. The hero's death was spoiled when he said 'I'll be back'. I mean WTF?

Cybertron

Favourite Characters: Scattershot (The billion missiles tipped my favour), Jetfire (The accent) and Red Alert (dunno why)

Worst Characters: Megatron's design (MEGATRON SHOULD NOT BE A CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Rating: 3*

General Reviews: It was okay but the continuation from Energon was as faulty as the Armada-Energon one, Galvatron turns back into Megatron and becomes Galvatron (FACEPALM)

Animated

General Review: A lot of references to past series but a bit childish for my liking. Plus I hate what they did for Soundwave.

Movies

General Review: Spectacular special effects and sexy ladies ruined by Optimus' head fetish, the childish comedy segments, the numerous plot-holes, Starscream's lack of treachery, Soundwave's weird mouth, the Matrix being a dagger, Stereotypical twins, poor plots and disappearing characters between films (Leo Spitz, Maggie Madsen, Glenn Whittaker, Megan Fox).

Prime

General Review: Thank you God! Finally good visuals combined with story-telling at a quality that was last seen with Beast Wars. I love it, watch every episode.

== Creativity ==

I make a lot of OC's and I'm going to come of sounding idiotic for some things that I claim. I write fan-fiction and in one of my prototypes I thought of something like Dark Energon but never thought of a name for it so I didn't use it. When trying to think of Gestalt names I thought of Monstructor but found it was already done (To be honest, it's a simplistic name).

My OC'S
Knifedge
Turbulence
Rockwell
Apollo
Dispatch
Flatfoot
Warcry
Crackwhip
Gumshoe
Bluecoat
Axis
Bunker
Nickel
Saloon
Roadhouse
Vertex
Starboard
Kaleido
Dregs
12-Rounds
Pixel
Tesla
Ogive
Hypotenuse
Hyperbola
Eardrum
Nook
Cranny
Upbeat
Reroute
Mortar
Carbon
Sulphur
Argon
Mercury
Prometheus
Saturn
Pluto
Amino
Enzyme
Flair
Condo
Downpour
Capsize
Blossom
Possum
Fret
Gauge
8 Ball
1 Nil
Icarus
Loco
Tempest
Solitaire
Sunrise
Combustor
Sub-Zero
Emcee
Bloodsport
Spearhead
Strata
Alcove
Granite
Fuzz
Stockpile
Barbell
Pulley
Cuckoo
Force 9
Raze
Litterbug
Debris
Backlog
Gravedigger
Tombstone
Deep 6
Flatbed
Molar
Gunrunner
Hardhat
Jukebox
Sire
Betrus
Lux
Flintlock
Furore
Pinprick
Piledriver
Errand
Ambush
Staticshock
Quetzal
Fadeaway
Bareback
Pitstop
Tungsten
Wolfram
Eyespy
Bolts
Southpaw
Rockface
Shutterbug
Stutterbox
Jabhook
Bottleneck
Nicknack
Backbone
Warhead
Hind
Airstrike
Detriment
Crag
Jet-Lag
Survey
Screwloose
Bookend
Spiro
Omnibus
Hardknock
Shootout
Cistern
Layton
Chromosome
Nucleus
Steelfin
Igneous
Bookcase
Aplite
Basalt
Dacite
Gabbro
Kimberlite
Timbre
Bassline
Pumice
Lightbulb
Skittle
Firewood
Bandwagon
Creed
Charcoal
Chainmail
Haystack
Anagram
Ragtag
Barista
Psychosis
Cage
Foghorn
Whittle
Mare
Leviathan

Wow, 153 OC's :O I'll update this when I can. About 97% aren't just random names like Drixco

I would love to hear ideas for OC's (I would credit you as the creator)

== Fan-Fiction ==

I write fan-fiction and have yet to post any stories but when I do I shall enclose the link. On this page I will be doing notes when I can for anyone who cares to read my fan-fiction. Why I do this is unclear because I will probably not have a lot a readers and even less will be on here but it keeps me content.

21st July, 2013
Colourings:
Nightbeat: Cybertronian Form - Blue & Yellow
Earthly Form - Black

Jolt: Alternates between White & Blue

Jetfire: Blue and Red

Megatron: FOC-Inspired Black and Silver

Ratchet: White & Red

Bluestreak: Blue (HALLELUJAH)

Smokescreen: Grey

Windcharger: Red & Grey

Brawn: Brown & Grey

Bludgeon: Black & Red

Scorponok: Green & Black

Overlord: Blue

Thunderclash: Blue & Silver

Rodimus: Red w. Flame Decals

Rumble: Blue (Are you mad?)

Frenzy: Red & Black

Enemy: Black & Red

Laserbeak: Black & Red

Buzzsaw: Green

Squawktalk: Light Blue

Garboil: Orange

Blackarachnia: Black (WELL NO S---)

Hummingbird Trio: Purple

Soundwave: Blue

Ratbat: Purple

Ravage: Black

Perceptor: Red

Skids: Blue (IDW, NOT BAYVERSE)

Mudflap: Red

Grapple: Orange

Winch: Brown

Highbeam: Blue

Grimlock: Yellow & Black

Hound: Green

Gears: Red & Blue

Shockwave: Purple

Blitzwing: Purple

Thrust: Red

Dirge: Blue

Sunspot: Orange

Acid Rain: Green

Cliffjumper: Red

Arcee: Black

Elita-One: Nuclear Red

Chromia: Blue

Greenlight: Green

Synch: Blue

Tankor: Red

Warpath: Red

Beachcomber: Blue

Seaspray: Blue

Springer: Green

Cosmos: Green

Kup: Light Blue

Impactor: Red & Black

Whirl: Blue & White

Pyro: Orange

Ironfist: Black

Astro Train: White & Purple

Wow, you actually read it to the bottom. I salute you.

Feral Scream Part 2

2013-06-21T17:04:27Z

Smoothjazz: /* Trivia */

{{episode
|series=BWtoon
|ep=45
|image=Feral Scream 2 title shot.JPG
|caption=Hi! I upgraded your cat.
|title="Feral Scream Part 2"
|production company= [[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate= [[February 7]], 1999
|written by=[[Jules Dennis]]
|directed by=[[Steve Sacks]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity= [[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}

'''Cheetor is behaving oddly after the accident, and a new Transmetal 2 creature is stalking both camps.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] checks on [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], who is napping after he collapsed in front of the [[Maximal]]s' current base, heavily damaged from the fight with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. After making sure Cheetor's okay, Primal has a discussion with [[Rattrap]], mentioning that Cheetor has refused to use the [[CR chamber]]. Rattrap figures he wants to prove something, but Optimus is suspicious. He decides to discuss it with Cheetor in the morning, while Rattrap decides to take a little rat nap.

[[Image:Feral Scream 2 Cheetor mutate.jpg|left|200px|thumb|The [[JaAm]] proceeds to mutate Cheetor.]]
Cheetor doesn't sleep soundly, though. From the cat's chest, a strange appendage grows, and Cheetor has a nightmare of the other Maximals (sans Optimus Primal) wanting to see 'what makes him tick', and subsequently transforming him into an ugly, mutated monstrosity, to their disgust. Cheetor awakens, glad his dream was unreal, but finds himself caught in a green light expanding out of his spark.

Rattrap, awakened by the noise, heads to the lower level to see what's wrong. Before he reaches Cheetor's room, a large cat monster bursts out of it and knocks Rattrap over, then rushes away. Optimus Primal comes to help Rattrap, who (incorrectly) assumes that the big ugly monster has gotten Cheetor.

In the [[Darksyde|Predacon base]], [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] hears the roar of the roaming beast and checks the radar. He figures out that Cheetor has been upgraded, explaining who his nemesis from the most recent battle was. [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] is sent to capture the cat-bot.

[[Image:Feral Scream 2 Optimus mean.jpg|right|200px|thumb|See this? This is my unhappy face.]]
[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] returns to the Maximals' base, having failed to locate Cheetor (and jealous of [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]'s concern for the feline). Having already surmised what is going on, Optimus Primal confronts [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]], and forces an account of the relevant events out of him. Depth Charge explains that Cheetor removed some device from the Predacon machine, but was caught in the overload. Depth Charge also says that he destroyed the [[Transmetal driver]].

[[Image:Feral Scream 2 Dinobot Waspinator.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Dinobot II and Waspinator watch a train go by.]]
Awakening in a cave, Cheetor finds himself back in his usual [[Transmetal]] form again, completely repaired, but with fragmented, disturbing memories of what happened the previous night. Later, [[Dinobot II|Dinobot]] and Waspinator find the cave, and after shredding Waspinator, Dinobot proceeds to hunt the Maximal. But inside the cave, he finds Cheetor has already left.

Optimus orders the Maximals to search for Cheetor in [[Grid Alpha Two]], but Cheetor shows up outside the Maximal base. He tries to explain that he's taken care of "the monster". Optimus Primal, being less gullible than Cheetor is clever, indicates he wants Cheetor to take him to the creature's remains. Away from the other Maximals, Primal and Cheetor talk, but before Cheetor can admit the truth, Primal's chest is fried by Dinobot.

[[Image:Feral Scream 2 Cheetor Waspinator.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Why are teenagers so freaking cocky?]]
The emotional stress of Cheetor's concern tears the cat back into his [[Transmetal 2]] form, and he easily blasts away Waspinator away. The two Transmetals 2 duel with each other, slashing each other in their beast modes. When Rattrap and Silverbolt arrive, Dinobot is smart enough to retreat.

Optimus reaches out to the feral Cheetor, coaxing him back to his senses. Back at the Maximal base, Cheetor tries to keep his cool while he flirts with Blackarachnia. Cheetor misinterprets her affection as something personal, when really she's more interested in his technology—and how she can [[Crossing the Rubicon|get some of it for herself]].
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (1)
*[[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (2)
*[[Rattrap]] (3)
*[[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] (7)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (9)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] (10)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
*[[Dinobot II|Dinobot]] (4)
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (5)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (6)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (8)
}}

==Quotes==
"That meddling feline destroyed my machinery and improved himself in the process!" 
"Mmm, improved." [''pointedly looks at Dinobot'']
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Waspinator''' also discuss Cheetor.

"Any sign of our tabby?" 
"Oh, not so much as a whisker. Your...concern does you credit." 
"I'm full of surprises." [''winks'']
:—'''Blackarachnia''' and '''Silverbolt''' also discuss—oh, you know.

"You listen, hardhead. Cheetor's gone, and I think you know something, so you will talk, or I will rip out your core processor and extract the information personally."
:—'''Optimus Primal''' gets scary-mad at Depth Charge.

"Wait! Need plan! Waspinator in charge!" 
"I ''am'' the plan."
:—Waspinator and Dinobot, shortly before the former is shredded by the latter.

'''Cheetor:''' ''(Noticing Silverbolt and Rattrap looking at his new form)'' You lookin' at somethin'?! 
[''Silverbolt and Rattrap look at each other''] 
'''Rattrap:''' Oh, joy...cyber-puberty.
:—<s>Rebellious teen</s> Transmetal 2 Cheetor seems to have quite an attitude.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*During his fight with Cheetor, Dinobot's large plate that covers his beast-mode crotch seems to be moving and stretching together with his right leg.

===Continuity errors===
*The scratches that Cheetor inflicted on Megatron's chest plate in the previous episode have switched from his right side to his left side.

===Real-world references===
*In response to a threat from Dinobot II, Cheetor says, "I don't think so." While perhaps not an intentional reference, that was something of a catchphrase for Bob on [[Mainframe Entertainment]]'s ''ReBoot''. [[Ian James Corlett]] (Cheetor) voiced the character during its third and fourth seasons.
*There is a possible nod to the film ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' during Cheetor and Dinobot's fight. In the film velociraptors were said to be able to move at cheetah speeds. Apparently Cheetor felt that the scientific inaccuracy was an insult and thought he would prove the film makers wrong.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hurlement 2'''" (Canada, "Scream 2")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mille emozioni - Parte 2'''" ("Many Emotions - Part 2")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Tatsunda! Cheetus'''" (たつんだ! チータス, "Arise! Cheetus")

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Grito Animal Parte 2'''" ("Animal Scream Part 2")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La Llamada de la Naturaleza (Parte 2)'''" ("The Call of Nature (Part 2)")

:*''Title:'' "'''El Llamado de la Naturaleza Segunda Parte'''" (America, "The Call of Nature Second Part")

===Trivia===
*The contents of Cheetor's room:
** A photo of himself and Primal from the first season.
** A big trophy with a Predacon insignia on the base.
** A model of solar system with haphazardly-orbiting planets.
** What could possibly be a model of a [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian city]].
** A photo of Blackarachnia.
** A potted plant.
** Three spare tail-clubs.
** A miniature model of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''.
** A clock with a kind of holographic display to indicate the stages of a Solar cycle.
** A model Douglas DC-3.
*During Cheetor's nightmare, after Blackarachnia says "it's hideous," Rattrap makes motions as though he's going to puke.
*Megatron's observation that Cheetor is moving at Mach 2 seems a bit absurd. Yes, turning Transmetal 2 is portrayed as one heck of an upgrade and Cheetor has a rocket on his back, but a quadruped running at that speed is still fairly ridiculous.
*Waspinator was able to find Cheetor, while Silverbolt didn't. So Waspinator is a better tracker than Silverbolt? More likely, Megatron's scan of Cheetor's "moonlight stroll" narrowed the search zone, whereas the Maximals had no information about his trajectory.
*[[Cybertronix]]
**The text under Rattrap's monitors is mirrored at first, but doesn't say anything particularly notable.
**Unsurprisingly, the text which flashes briefly on Megatron's monitor when he asks for magnification says "MAGNIFY".
*Waspinator has a sling when he tells Dinobot to "stand aside, Waspinator will take kitty-bot to Megatron." Apparently his arm was hurt just a little bit worse than the rest of him when Dinobot turned him into confetti.
*Optimal Optimus does two distinctive ape-like things when he transforms to beast mode. Namely scratching and showing interest in a bunch of bananas.
*Cheetor is able to almost completely dominate Dinobot in their fight, despite Dinobot's ability to take down both Depth Charge and Optimus Primal with little effort. Whether this is beast instincts or Cheetor is just that much stronger in his new form can be speculated upon. Or it could be [[To Sell Toys]].

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers: Metals'' — Yeah, I'm Back! ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 2 ([[Universal]])
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio. 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Third Season ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 2 (Universal) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 3 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

[[Category:Beast Wars episodes]]

Feral Scream Part 1

2013-06-21T16:23:54Z

Smoothjazz: /* Trivia */

{{episode
|series=BWtoon
|ep=44
|series2=Metals
|ep2=17
|prev2=Changing of the Guard
|image=Feral Scream 1 title shot.JPG
|caption=[[Clone One|Obsession?]] [[Cyber raptor|What obsession?]]
|title="Feral Scream Part 1"
|production company=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|airdate=[[January 31]], 1999
|written by=[[Greg Johnson]]
|directed by=[[John Pozer]]
|animation studio=[[Mainframe Entertainment]]
|continuity= [[Beast Wars continuity]]
}}

'''Megatron uses alien technology to create a new breed of warrior, and Cheetor is caught in the blast as the device malfunctions.'''

==Synopsis==
It is a dark and stormy night as [[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] battle [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] for a [[stasis pod]]. Cheetor pulls out a massive rifle, but instead of hitting Waspinator, his shot explodes closer to Optimus, collapsing the ledge he's standing on and burying him in an avalanche. The two [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] retreat with their prized pod, and Cheetor is left to see to the fallen [[Maximal]] leader. [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] arrives and helps uncover Optimus by blasting some rubble away with a "power pizza". After it's clear Primal is still alive, Depth Charge flies off to hunt Rampage. Damaged, Primal drives back to the base, while Cheetor in instructed to wait for back up, and assist Depth Charge.

[[Image:Feral Scream 1 Protoform.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Waspinator, would you mind telling me whose spark I did put in?" "Abby... someone"]]
In a dramatic ceremony, Megatron loads the stasis pod into a machine. With cells from [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] for an identity, half the spark of [[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] for life force, a [[blank]] [[protoform]] for a body, and the [[Transmetal driver]] to tie it all together, [[Dinobot II]] is born. Depth Charge crashes the birthday party, but the new Dinobot displays an intense ferocity against the manta. Cheetor arrives and "spices things up" by shooting stuff.

[[Image:Dinobotlosesafinger.jpg|thumb|Goldurnit Ma you opened your mouth again and I done shot my hand off.]]

Dinobot transforms and inspects his new body, accidentally blowing off his own finger in the process. Cheetor grabs a Predacon hover-thing and uses it to snatch the Transmetal driver from Megatron's apparatus. Cheetor tosses the driver to Depth Charge. Megatron blasts Cheetor into the machine's electrical current, frying the cat bot. Cheetor spends a minute being tortured by the machine, and the assembled Transformers cover themselves as a large flash of white light explodes across the mountainside. Apparently, Cheetor is dead.

Back in the Maximals' base, Primal is repairing himself. Depth Charge arrives and reports Cheetor's death. Depth Charge heads into a cave to scan the driver, and finds that it's a device of alien nature that has been altered by Megatron. He decides to destroy the device by tossing it into some lava, but once Depth Charge's back is turned, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] catches the device before it is immolated.[[Image:Blackarachniatransmetaldriver.jpg|left|thumb|Depth Charge came pretty close to keeping Blackarachnia from completing her Madballs collection.]]
Outside, Primal blames himself for Cheetor's death—but as it turns out, Cheetor is still alive, though in bad shape.

In the Predacon base, Rampage expresses displeasure over having his spark's core given to the Dinobot clone. The king crab tries to reclaim the fragment of himself, but Dinobot has inherited Megatron's ability to crush the fragment of Rampage's spark, causing Rampage great pain. Dinobot is sent to recover the Transmetal driver. [[Rubber Ducky]] watches contently from the tub.

Depth Charge emerges from a [[CR chamber]], and sets out to [[Subgrid Zarak]] to hunt Rampage. When there, he's ambushed and captured by Dinobot. Dinobot and the Predacons interrogate Depth Charge, but a feral monster jumps out of the darkness and strikes down Megatron. [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] follows the blur of a beast behind a rock, but is quickly dismembered. When the strange feline monster jumps out again, Rampage and his "brother" try to shoot it, but only end up blasting each other away.

[[Image:Feral Scream 1 Cheetor Depthcharge.jpg|200px|thumb|Ugh, time for a breath mint.]]
Megatron is left on his own, and overprotective of himself, he blasts away the wandering Waspinator. The beast hits Megatron in the back, and Megatron stumbles and plants his own tail-claw-weapon thing into the ground, causing himself to spin out of control and over a cliff. Depth Charge is left alone to wonder who or what saved him, but his mysterious hero sneaks away when Primal returns.

Back at the Maximal base, Cheetor stumbles onto the scene and passes out. Primal and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] rush to help him.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] (5)
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (7)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
*[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (1)
*[[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (2)
*[[Dinobot II|Dinobot]] (6)
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (8)
*[[Rampage (BW)|Rampage]] (9)
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] (10)

}}
==Quotes==
"From the tempest's fury, the spark ignites…to sire new life! Transmetal 2 life! Ahaha-haha!"
:—'''Megatron''' channels his inner mad scientist

"Waspinator not like new lizard bot!" 
"I agree with the bug. But then, I'm not crazy about any of you."
:—'''Waspinator''' and '''Depth Charge'''

"Communications are still shot, and your systems aren't much better. You're in no condition to pick a fight." 
"Fight's been picked."
:—'''Rhinox''' and '''Optimus Primal'''

"Where's Cheetor?" 
[''tosses him a piece of Cheetor's chestplate''] "Cat was tough. He went out fighting."
:—'''Optimus Primal''' and '''Depth Charge'''

"Cheetor. This is my fault, Rhinox. I was rough on him, so he… so he tried to prove something."
:—'''Optimus Primal''' mourns Cheetor's supposed death

"You gave ''this'' the core of my spark? I shall rip it from his chest and restore it within me!"
:—'''Rampage''' is not impressed with Megatron's latest experiment.

"The other equipment has been salvaged, but you took the alien Transmetal unit. Where is it?" 
"Gone. Ain't that a kick in the lugnuts?" ''[chuckles]''
:—'''Megatron''' and a defiant '''Depth Charge'''

"No! He's mine! I shall feast upon his still pulsating spark!"
:—'''Rampage''', still creepy.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*During the top shot of the [[Darksyde|Predacon base]], the ship is clearly mirrored. The (looking from top) left wing is whole and right wing is broken, when in reality the wings are reversed. It is shown correctly in part 2, however.
*When Cheetor dismisses Optimus Primal's orders, his beast mode front legs are locked in a slanted position instead of their normal upright position. The right leg is also clipping through his backpack.
*Dinobot II shoots his finger off, but it's back by the time we see his hand again.

===Continuity errors===
*Optimus berates Cheetor for putting the blank protoform at risk, when in "[[Double Jeopardy]]" Optimus aimed at Waspinator when the latter was carrying a protoform...'''''with a spark!'''''
*How does the Maximal scanner know the Transmetal Driver was altered by Megatron specifically?

===Transformers references===
* There is a [[Subgrid Zarak|subgrid]] near the Maximal base called [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]].

===Real-world references===
* Megatron's creation of the Dinobot clone is clearly based on the creation of the monster from [[Wikipedia:Frankenstein|Frankenstein]], complete with Waspinator as [[Wikipedia:Igor (fictional character)|Igor]].

* After grabbing the Transmetal driver, Cheetor yells for Depth Charge to "Go deep", a reference to American football.

* Megatron spins around and over a cliff in a manner similar to the Tasmanian Devil "Taz" and Wile E. Coyote cartoon characters, respectively.

* As Megatron orders a retreat after falling off the cliff, ''[[wikipedia:Taps|Taps]]'' can be heard.

===Foreign localization===
'''French'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Hurlement 1'''" (Canda, "Scream 1")

'''Italian'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Mille emozioni - Parte 1'''" ("Many Emotions - Part 1")

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Fukkatsu Dā'''" (ふっかつダー, "I Am Resurrected, Dā")<ref>The protracted emphatic "da" is a speech quirk given to the Japanese version of Dinobot, signifying he's speaking the title.</ref>

'''Portuguese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Grito Animal Parte 1'''" ("Animal Scream Part 1")

'''Spanish'''
:*''Title:'' "'''La Llamada de la Naturaleza (Parte 1)'''" ("The Call of Nature (Part 1)")

:*''Title:'' "'''El Llamado de la Naturaleza Primera Parte'''" (America, "The Call of Nature First Part")

===Trivia===
* This episode has one of the precious few scenes with Primal in his Optimal body's beast mode.

* Where the [[Pit|hell]] did Cheetor pull that gun from? It's [[Cliffjumper (G1)|almost as big as he is]]! (It actually looks like Optimal Optimus's otherwise unused rifle, but colored black)

* Even levers do not like Waspinator.

* This is the second and last episode of the series to feature Optimal Optimus's armored transport mode. (It is seen briefly, as Cheetor is left alone and says to himself that he doesn't need any back-up.)

* Depth Charge apparently knew who the original Dinobot was at some point because he acknowledges that Dinobot II is some kind of clone. Or he listened to Megatron's monologue. Or someone told him about Dinobot. Who knows?

* [[Cybertronix]]
** The Transmetal driver has Predacon-flavor Cybertronix embossed on the ridges. What this indicates about its origin is unclear.
** Shortly before Depth Charge emerges from the CR chamber, we get a closeup of a readout flashing "FFUCK" in green (the F characters are stacked vertically), followed by "YOU" in red. This text is upside down, probably intentionally to lessen the chances it would be noticed before the episode aired.

*While not revealed in this episode to be Cheetor, the "cyber-beast" bears only slight resemblance to a cheetah, instead looking and acting more like a monstrous were-cat.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Super Lifeform Transformers: Metals'' — Yeah, I'm Back! ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Volume 2 ([[Universal]])
;DVD
[[Image:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2000 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers: Metals'' — DVD Box 2 (Pioneer LDC) — English and Japanese audio. 
[[Image:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2005 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Vol. 2 (Universal) 
[[Image:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2004 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — The Complete Third Season ([[Rhino Entertainment|Rhinomation]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2006 — ''Beast Wars: Transformers'' — Season 3 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[Image:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers: Beast Wars'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment)

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Beast Wars episodes]]

Remembrance Day

2013-06-19T19:48:47Z

Smoothjazz: /* Quotes */

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|caption=You will remember the look on his face for the rest of your days.
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|title="Remembrance Day"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[March 6]], [[2013]]
|coverdate=February 2013
|story by=[[James Roberts]]
|pencils by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2012)]]
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'''Chromedome signs the death warrants of all aboard the ''Lost Light'' as he enters Overlord's memories.'''

==Synopsis==
===Prologue: "A Functionist Calls"===
4.2 million years ago, before the war, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Moonbase Two|second moon]], two workers in the [[Thymesis Energon mining facility]] uncover a [[spark]] beneath the moon's surface that flares to life before their eyes. Mine boss [[Momus]] contacts the [[Functionism|Functionist]] council, who send an adjudicator, [[Three-of-Twelve]], to examine the discovery, confirming Momus's suspicion that the unusual green hue of the spark marks it as the first "Point One Percenter" discovered in ten generations. Momus is declared exempt of the role his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] carries as reward, but when the two miners request a reward of their own, they are informed that exposure to the first flash of energy from the spark has left them only six hours to live...

==="Remembrance Day"===
[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] has entered the mind of [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], imprisoned in the bowels of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' within a time-dilating "slow cell" in which time moves at a reduced rate, and acclimates himself to the murderous [[Decepticon]]'s headspace by exploring the memories of his defeat at the hands of the [[Wrecker]]s at [[Garrus-9]]. When Overlord notices him, Chromedome introduces himself, explaining Overlord's predicament and noting that they've actually met once before. With Overlord silent save a request to be killed, Chromedome sets about rummaging through the Decepticon's memories, first visiting one of his bouts with [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] in the gladiatorial pits four million years ago, then jumping forward to a vicious training bout between the two after Overlord had joined the Decepticon faction. One further jump, to three million years ago, takes Chromedome to what he is looking for: the [[Foundry]], the facility where especially powerful Decepticons selected by Megatron were rebuilt into the devastating super-weapons known as the [[Warriors Elite]], from whose ranks the "[[Phase Sixer]]s" would later be drawn. As Chromedome watches, scientist [[Rossum]] details his concerns that the circumstances of Overlord's birth—on Luna 2, rather than Cybertron itself—mean he will reject the infusion of [[ununtrium]] essential to the process, and that if he does survive, he will turn on Megatron. Megatron assures Rossum that Overlord's status as a Point One Percenter will ensure success, while modifications made by [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] will make sure Megatron is safe. Rossum begins the process, which quickly reaches successful completion, climaxing with Overlord smashing out his capsule and crushing Rossum's head.

Successful in his mission, having obtained information on how to create "Phase Sixers", Chromedome prepares to pull out, thanking Overlord for giving them the key to finally defeating Megatron. Overlord's eyes flare at the mention of Megatron as still-living, and Chromedome notices the smile that appears on his lips as the Decepticon remarks that he has remembered where he and Chromedome met before. The pair visit Overlord's memory of when he led a Decepticon attack on the "[[Institute|New Institute]]" secretly set up by [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], where Chromedome—then named "Tumbler"—studied [[mnemosurgery]] under [[Trepan]] and performed [[Shadowplay]] on dissidents. He had been about to lobotomize [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] when Overlord's forces staged their rescue, tearing through an army of [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian droids]], shooting Chromedome, and abducting Trepan into the bargain. However, as the memory continues to play out, and [[Pharma]] works on Chromedome's wounds, the cerebroscientist realises that they are seeing and hearing things Overlord could not possibly have witnessed, as he had already left by the time they occurred. Horrifying realization dawns: they are now in ''his own'' memory of the event. The shared nature of the memory has allowed Overlord to usurp control, having learned the basics of mnemosurgery from the captured Trepan, and he now begins searching through Chromedome's head for mentions of himself...

Overlord first views a meeting between Chromedome and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] shortly before the launch of the ''Lost Light'', during which the police-bot revealed that Overlord was still alive and requested that Chromedome perform mnemosurgery on him in order to learn the secrets of creating a Phase Sixer. Chromedome refuses, having promised [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] he was giving up the practice, but when Prowl goes too far, warning Chromedome that there are secrets in his past that he would not want Rewind to know, a maddened Chromedome assaults him, forcibly entering Prowl's memories and removing the unknown knowledge of his past misdeeds. Jumping to the next memory, Overlord watches as Chromedome meets with [[Brainstorm]] and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], who explain that Prowl had Overlord placed aboard the ''Lost Light'' with the intent that they wait until Chromedome was at his lowest point and talk him into doing what Prowl wanted. They provide Chromedome with the code needed to access the slow cell... and that's just what Overlord wants.

Bursting free from his restraints, Overlord explains that he could have done so at any time, but had no motivation to escape until Chromedome informed him Megatron still lived. With Chromedome briefly paralyzed following the prolonged mind-merge and unable to stop him, Overlord types in the code and opens the cell, then closes it behind him, reactivating the time dilation field. While Chromedome may only take a few seconds to recover and exit the cell, a much longer amount of time will have passed outside, with Overlord loose on the ''Lost Light''...

==Featured characters==
(All characters other than Overlord and Chromedome appear in flashbacks and memories.) 
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*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (6)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (7)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (8)
*[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] (10)
*[[Brainstorm]] (17)
*[[Trepan]] (19)
*[[Pharma]] (20)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (21)
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (22)
*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (23)
|c2=
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] (5)
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] (12)
*[[Rossum]] (13)
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (14)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (15)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (18)
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*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)
|c4=
*[[Frak]] (1)
*Frak's partner (2)
*[[Momus]] (3)
*[[Three-of-Twelve]] (4)
*[[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian droids]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Rossum:''' "Okay—now '''push! PUSH!''' Keep pushing... and... we're good! Life signs are holding steady. He's going to be '''fine.''' Congratulations, Megatron—it's a '''superwarrior.'''" 
''(Overlord crushes Rossum's head)'' 
'''Megatron:''' "He takes after me."
:-'''Rossum''' delivers his last baby as '''Overlord''' is created.

"Hey-stay '''conscious'''. This is '''important'''. The Foundry, three million years ago: unless I'm getting ahead of myself. It's the day you became a '''Phase Sixer''' in all but name. And provided you can remember what happened '''next''', it's the day-three million years '''later'''-when you tell us how we can '''finally''' defeat Megatron" 
"Megatron's '''alive'''?"
:—'''Chromedome''' tells '''Overlord''' something... and the universe screams WHY?!

"You took your time." 
"If that's your way of saying, 'I'm sorry I got myself captured and had to rely on my betters to save me,' there's really no need."
:—'''Soundwave''' and '''Overlord'''

"Cover stories and half truths. When was the last time you played '''anything''' straight?" 
"Probably just before I realized it gets you '''nowhere.'''"
:—'''Chromedome''' and '''Prowl'''

"Hey, '''Brainstorm''', it's—why is there a giant naked human in your workshop? And who have thought I'd have to ask you that question '''twice''' in one lifetime?" 
"I'm beta testing these new '''holomatter avatars'''. I thought I just had to fix the scale, but—you definitely think they need clothes...?" 
"I thought you just did '''weapons'''." 
"Yeah, weapons and 500-foot nude holographic decoys. '''Postwar diversification.''' You've gotta plan for the future."
:—'''Chromedome''' and '''Brainstorm'''

"I've just told him about '''the project'''." 
"Hey, remember the '''rules'''—you've gotta say the name in '''full'''." 
"(Sigh) 'Project: Total Insanity.'" 
"I came up with the name. '''Project: Asking for Trouble''' was a close second."
:—'''Drift''' and '''Brainstorm'''

"Brainstorm loaded a '''speech recognition program''' into the security cameras and the '''medibots'''—I'm alerted if anyone on board mentions him by name." 
"...which explains why you burst into my hab suite last month, in the middle of Rewind's story about '''[[Overload (G1)|Overload]]'''..." 
"Yes, well, maybe if he '''enunciated''' properly."
:—'''Drift''' and '''Chromedome'''

"You're welcome to follow me and raise the alarm. I won't '''hurt''' you or '''restrain''' you or put any '''obstacles''' in your way. What I '''will''' do is close this door behind me, reactivating the temporal dilation field. And you? All you have to do is cross the floor and open it. It should take you—oooh—five seconds? Five seconds '''your time'''. From '''my''' perspective—and from the perspective of everyone else on board—it might as well be '''five years'''. Run as fast as you can, Chromedome... you're already too late."
:—'''Overlord'''

==Notes==
*As seen before during the "Shadowplay" storyline, mining vehicles in [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]-green-and-purple can be spotted outside the Thymesis facility.
*Momus previously appeared—as a corpse—in [[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|issue #10]]. His role as a Decepticon sympathizer is given more meaning here, as he is shown to have risen to [[Senate|senatorship]] from humble beginnings among the menial classes, which most of the first Decepticons belonged to.
*Momus summons Three-of-Twelve by calling in a "[[113 (disambiguation)|code 113]]", another of James Roberts's references to the number.
*The Wreckers defeated Overlord back in the [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|final issue]] of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''. Following that, he next appeared imprisoned in the "slow cell" in [[Interiors|issue #6]] of this series. The attributes of the slow cell detailed in this issue explain why Red Alert's recording of his voice heard in issue #6 was so drastically slowed down.
*Overlord's memories of his defeat in ''Last Stand'' are a little embellished. The scene of Springer declaring "fists-in-face time" as he leaps at Overlord was not in the original comic, but evidently occurred during a cutaway, since the original story returned to the fight ''after'' Springer was already in Overlord's grip. More notably, Ironfist was not heard to say "[['Til all are one]]" in the original version of the scene; we also see Megatron whispering the phrase to Overlord when he bests him in their training match. The meaning of this will be revealed [[Under Cold Blue Stars|next issue]].
*Overlord was previously glimpsed among the attendees of the gladiatorial matches in [[Megatron Origin issue 2|''Megatron: Origin'' #2]]; here we see that, unsurprisingly, he fought in the matches too. During his training bout with Megatron, we also get another callback to ''Megatron: Origin'' #2: Megatron is fighting without his familiar bucket-helmet, which he was shown to remove in that issue, exposing hair-like protrusions on his head in a scene we'd all rather not remember.
*Overlord's imperfect memory of the gladiatorial match rendering most of the crowd the same dull purple color references the [[block coloring]] sometimes seen in the original [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel series]], where it was commonly used on crowds and background characters.
*Rossum is evidently the fellow who coined [[Rossum's Trinity]], first mentioned in [[Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|issue #3]]. Probably didn't do too much coining after this.
*The Warriors Elite were first mentioned by [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] in a rapid-fire list of famous fighters back in [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|issue #2]]. The incongruous nature of their first mention belied their rather horrific true nature!
*In addition to Overlord and previously-established [[Phase Sixer]]s [[Sixshot]] and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]], Megatron names a fourth, unseen super-warrior: [[Heretech]]. He and Black Shadow were the first to be upgraded into Warriors Elite, but the precise order isn't specified.
*Later in the issue, [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] of the [[Decepticon Justice Division|DJD]] is also named by Prowl as a Decepticon with power levels equal to a Phase Sixer. Because the DJD use the [[Fall of the First Five Cities|Five Cities]] as codenames, it's possible Heretech IS the Tarn mentioned by Prowl. Either way, it is unconfirmed whether Heretech is/was Tarn, or whether the "Phase Sixer" level Tarn is the same one previously shown in IDW continuity.
*In addition to the [[Achilles virus]] we already knew he had (mentioned in [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #3]]), this issue reveals that Overlord also had a killswitch like Sixshot, as seen in the ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' mini.
*Rossum's imploring Overlord to keep pushing and his subsequent congratulations during the latter's Phase Sixer conversion are clearly meant to evoke a human baby's delivery.
*Overlord's forces are pointed toward the New Institute by the [[Decepticon Secret Service]], a little-seen institution introduced through its director, [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]], back in ''[[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]''.
*The army of Guardian droids that spills out of the New Institute is made up of tweaked versions of the three different designs used by the Guardian series back in the Marvel series: the original design from "[[Raiders of the Last Ark]]", the sleeker, pointier model from "[[Under Fire!]]", and the heavily-armed "Mark V" from "[[Yesterday's Heroes!]]". This is the Guardians' first appearance in IDW continuity; they have had only one mention previously, in "[[Zero Point]]".
*Brainstorm is shown to be among the staff of the New Institute, rather explaining why he was able to identify [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s gun as Institute technology in [[Rules of Disengagement|issue #7]].
*Trepan previously appeared in issue #10; he evidently joined the Autobots after the outbreak of the war, or was at least conscripted.
*It was noted that Chromedome had a different name earlier in this life in [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|issue #9]]. This issue reveals that it was "Tumbler".
*As Chromedome recalls having altered the minds of "certain high-risk individuals" on the Autobot side, we are shown Mirage (traditionally noted for his wavering loyalties to the Autobot cause) and Pharma (who would eventually sell out the medical facility at [[Delphi]].) Hmm...
*Related to the above, in fact every one of Chromedome's colleagues we see stationed at the New Institute is an individual of a morally murkier disposition than your typical Autobot. This makes sense given the ethically compromised nature of their work, which most Autobots would balk at.
*Based on their conversation, the meeting between Prowl and Chromedome must occur at some point before ''[[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]''.
*Just a scant week before this issue's release, [[Before the Dawn|''Robots in Disguise'' #14]] made mention of damaged memories within Prowl that made it easy for [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to control him. Looks like we know who did the damage now!
* Prowl notes that "there's no such thing as a [[whiteout vacuum]]", but Chromedome recalled seeing them during the pair's discovery of [[Institute|The Institute]] millions of years prior.
*Chromedome's meeting with Drift and Brainstorm evidently occurs before [[More than Meets the Eye issue 13|issue #13]], since Brainstorm is still testing the new [[holomatter]] avatars the Autobots would go on to use in that issue.
*Brainstorm, who has repeatedly been shown as having a case of Perceptor envy, is seen here sporting a patch-like targeting device over one eye. A similar ocular piece is worn by none other than, yep, Perceptor.
*Drift is revealed to have been the Autobot who spoke to Chromedome from the other side of his hab-suite door in [[Before & After|issue #12]].
*As long-speculated by readers, "the cargo" that Prowl ordered the [[Duobot]]s to load on board the ''Lost Light'' in issue #1 is revealed this issue to indeed have been Overlord.
*Drift says that "the three of us" were supposed to keep an eye on Chromedome; "three" is presumably himself and the two Duobots, indicating Brainstorm was only brought in on the plot later, presumably to program the cameras and medibots with the program Drift mentions that would alert him to any mention of Overlord's name. We saw a medibot doing just this back in issue #7, its optic flashing from blue to red as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] said Overlord's name to the comatose [[Rung]]. It is therefore likely that scene of [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] tinkering with a medibot in issue #10 following Red's wounding was a red herring.
*It's not said ''explicitly'' that Drift took the data slug from Rung's body in issue #7, but odds-on at this point.
*Brainstorm has code-named the slow cell "Project: End In Tears". Oh, Brainstorm.
*Among the scientific gee-gaws on Brainstorm's desk are the Generation 1 [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] (page 19) and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (page 20) toys in their "tank" alternate modes.

===Real-life references===
*The prologue's title may be a homage to the socialist play ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Inspector_Calls An Inspector Calls]''. "Remembrance Day" is the name of 11th November in the [[United Kingdom]], and used to commemorate the country's war dead.
*Similar to the place-name double-meaning gag with [[Apophenia]] back in issue #9, "Thymesis" is the Greek word for "Remembering".
*Ununtrium is a real thing. In addition to its name literally meaning one-one-three-''ium'', y'know what its atomic number is? Oh, Roberts.

===Errors===
*The title of this story does not appear in the issue. It was revealed in a forum post by James Roberts.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=13447 Roberts on ''MTMTE'' #14 on the IDW forums]</ref> The prologue to the issue has a separate title, noted above.
*On page 11, "Guardian" is misspelled "Gaurdian."

===Crew manifest===
*5 deaths, 5 new arrivals (plus 20 or so Faders) since the launch.
*1 uninvited guest.
*Some people gonna diiiiiiieee...

===Soundtrack===
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxPu7XIX2Pc The Fear]'' by [[Wikipedia: Pulp (band)|Pulp]]
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBfh8682eLE A Song From Under the Floorboards]'' by [[Wikipedia:Magazine (band)|Magazine]]
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxM42rG0a08 Born of Frustration]'' by [[Wikipedia:James (band)|James]]

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Overlord awakens as Chromedome inserts his needles, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Cover B:''' Overlord lurks, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
*'''Cover RI:''' Monochrome red bust shot of Rodimus by [[Marcelo Matere]], continuing the previous month's "bust" theme for the RI covers, paralleling the RI cover to ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Before the Dawn|#14]].

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==References==
{{reflist}}

Remembrance Day

2013-06-19T16:10:36Z

Smoothjazz: /* Quotes */

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'''Chromedome signs the death warrants of all aboard the ''Lost Light'' as he enters Overlord's memories.'''

==Synopsis==
===Prologue: "A Functionist Calls"===
4.2 million years ago, before the war, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Moonbase Two|second moon]], two workers in the [[Thymesis Energon mining facility]] uncover a [[spark]] beneath the moon's surface that flares to life before their eyes. Mine boss [[Momus]] contacts the [[Functionism|Functionist]] council, who send an adjudicator, [[Three-of-Twelve]], to examine the discovery, confirming Momus's suspicion that the unusual green hue of the spark marks it as the first "Point One Percenter" discovered in ten generations. Momus is declared exempt of the role his [[Alternate mode|alt mode]] carries as reward, but when the two miners request a reward of their own, they are informed that exposure to the first flash of energy from the spark has left them only six hours to live...

==="Remembrance Day"===
[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] has entered the mind of [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], imprisoned in the bowels of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' within a time-dilating "slow cell" in which time moves at a reduced rate, and acclimates himself to the murderous [[Decepticon]]'s headspace by exploring the memories of his defeat at the hands of the [[Wrecker]]s at [[Garrus-9]]. When Overlord notices him, Chromedome introduces himself, explaining Overlord's predicament and noting that they've actually met once before. With Overlord silent save a request to be killed, Chromedome sets about rummaging through the Decepticon's memories, first visiting one of his bouts with [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] in the gladiatorial pits four million years ago, then jumping forward to a vicious training bout between the two after Overlord had joined the Decepticon faction. One further jump, to three million years ago, takes Chromedome to what he is looking for: the [[Foundry]], the facility where especially powerful Decepticons selected by Megatron were rebuilt into the devastating super-weapons known as the [[Warriors Elite]], from whose ranks the "[[Phase Sixer]]s" would later be drawn. As Chromedome watches, scientist [[Rossum]] details his concerns that the circumstances of Overlord's birth—on Luna 2, rather than Cybertron itself—mean he will reject the infusion of [[ununtrium]] essential to the process, and that if he does survive, he will turn on Megatron. Megatron assures Rossum that Overlord's status as a Point One Percenter will ensure success, while modifications made by [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] will make sure Megatron is safe. Rossum begins the process, which quickly reaches successful completion, climaxing with Overlord smashing out his capsule and crushing Rossum's head.

Successful in his mission, having obtained information on how to create "Phase Sixers", Chromedome prepares to pull out, thanking Overlord for giving them the key to finally defeating Megatron. Overlord's eyes flare at the mention of Megatron as still-living, and Chromedome notices the smile that appears on his lips as the Decepticon remarks that he has remembered where he and Chromedome met before. The pair visit Overlord's memory of when he led a Decepticon attack on the "[[Institute|New Institute]]" secretly set up by [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], where Chromedome—then named "Tumbler"—studied [[mnemosurgery]] under [[Trepan]] and performed [[Shadowplay]] on dissidents. He had been about to lobotomize [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] when Overlord's forces staged their rescue, tearing through an army of [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian droids]], shooting Chromedome, and abducting Trepan into the bargain. However, as the memory continues to play out, and [[Pharma]] works on Chromedome's wounds, the cerebroscientist realises that they are seeing and hearing things Overlord could not possibly have witnessed, as he had already left by the time they occurred. Horrifying realization dawns: they are now in ''his own'' memory of the event. The shared nature of the memory has allowed Overlord to usurp control, having learned the basics of mnemosurgery from the captured Trepan, and he now begins searching through Chromedome's head for mentions of himself...

Overlord first views a meeting between Chromedome and [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] shortly before the launch of the ''Lost Light'', during which the police-bot revealed that Overlord was still alive and requested that Chromedome perform mnemosurgery on him in order to learn the secrets of creating a Phase Sixer. Chromedome refuses, having promised [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] he was giving up the practice, but when Prowl goes too far, warning Chromedome that there are secrets in his past that he would not want Rewind to know, a maddened Chromedome assaults him, forcibly entering Prowl's memories and removing the unknown knowledge of his past misdeeds. Jumping to the next memory, Overlord watches as Chromedome meets with [[Brainstorm]] and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], who explain that Prowl had Overlord placed aboard the ''Lost Light'' with the intent that they wait until Chromedome was at his lowest point and talk him into doing what Prowl wanted. They provide Chromedome with the code needed to access the slow cell... and that's just what Overlord wants.

Bursting free from his restraints, Overlord explains that he could have done so at any time, but had no motivation to escape until Chromedome informed him Megatron still lived. With Chromedome briefly paralyzed following the prolonged mind-merge and unable to stop him, Overlord types in the code and opens the cell, then closes it behind him, reactivating the time dilation field. While Chromedome may only take a few seconds to recover and exit the cell, a much longer amount of time will have passed outside, with Overlord loose on the ''Lost Light''...

==Featured characters==
(All characters other than Overlord and Chromedome appear in flashbacks and memories.) 
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (6)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (7)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (8)
*[[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] (10)
*[[Brainstorm]] (17)
*[[Trepan]] (19)
*[[Pharma]] (20)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (21)
*[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]] (22)
*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (23)
|c2=
*[[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] (5)
*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] (11)
*[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] (12)
*[[Rossum]] (13)
*[[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] (14)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (15)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (18)
|c3=
*[[Verity Carlo]] (9)
|c4=
*[[Frak]] (1)
*Frak's partner (2)
*[[Momus]] (3)
*[[Three-of-Twelve]] (4)
*[[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian droids]] (16)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Rossum:''' "Okay—now '''push! PUSH!''' Keep pushing... and... we're good! Life signs are holding steady. He's going to be '''fine.''' Congratulations, Megatron—it's a '''superwarrior.'''" 
''(Overlord crushes Rossum's head)'' 
'''Megatron:''' "He takes after me."

:-And the Anti-Christ is born!

"Hey-stay '''conscious'''. This is '''important'''. The Foundry, three million years ago: unless I'm getting ahead of myself. It's the day you became a '''Phase Sixer''' in all but name. And provided you can remember what happened '''next''', it's the day-three million years '''later'''-when you tell us how we can '''finally''' defeat Megatron" 
"Megatron's '''alive'''?"
:—'''Chromedome''' tells '''Overlord''' something... and the universe screams WHY?!

"You took your time." 
"If that's your way of saying, 'I'm sorry I got myself captured and had to rely on my betters to save me,' there's really no need."
:—'''Soundwave''' and '''Overlord'''

"Cover stories and half truths. When was the last time you played '''anything''' straight?" 
"Probably just before I realized it gets you '''nowhere.'''"
:—'''Chromedome''' and '''Prowl'''

"Hey, '''Brainstorm''', it's—why is there a giant naked human in your workshop? And who have thought I'd have to ask you that question '''twice''' in one lifetime?" 
"I'm beta testing these new '''holomatter avatars'''. I thought I just had to fix the scale, but—you definitely think they need clothes...?" 
"I thought you just did '''weapons'''." 
"Yeah, weapons and 500-foot nude holographic decoys. '''Postwar diversification.''' You've gotta plan for the future."
:—'''Chromedome''' and '''Brainstorm'''

"I've just told him about '''the project'''." 
"Hey, remember the '''rules'''—you've gotta say the name in '''full'''." 
"(Sigh) 'Project: Total Insanity.'" 
"I came up with the name. '''Project: Asking for Trouble''' was a close second."
:—'''Drift''' and '''Brainstorm'''

"Brainstorm loaded a '''speech recognition program''' into the security cameras and the '''medibots'''—I'm alerted if anyone on board mentions him by name." 
"...which explains why you burst into my hab suite last month, in the middle of Rewind's story about '''[[Overload (G1)|Overload]]'''..." 
"Yes, well, maybe if he '''enunciated''' properly."
:—'''Drift''' and '''Chromedome'''

"You're welcome to follow me and raise the alarm. I won't '''hurt''' you or '''restrain''' you or put any '''obstacles''' in your way. What I '''will''' do is close this door behind me, reactivating the temporal dilation field. And you? All you have to do is cross the floor and open it. It should take you—oooh—five seconds? Five seconds '''your time'''. From '''my''' perspective—and from the perspective of everyone else on board—it might as well be '''five years'''. Run as fast as you can, Chromedome... you're already too late."
:—'''Overlord'''

==Notes==
*As seen before during the "Shadowplay" storyline, mining vehicles in [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]-green-and-purple can be spotted outside the Thymesis facility.
*Momus previously appeared—as a corpse—in [[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|issue #10]]. His role as a Decepticon sympathizer is given more meaning here, as he is shown to have risen to [[Senate|senatorship]] from humble beginnings among the menial classes, which most of the first Decepticons belonged to.
*Momus summons Three-of-Twelve by calling in a "[[113 (disambiguation)|code 113]]", another of James Roberts's references to the number.
*The Wreckers defeated Overlord back in the [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|final issue]] of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]''. Following that, he next appeared imprisoned in the "slow cell" in [[Interiors|issue #6]] of this series. The attributes of the slow cell detailed in this issue explain why Red Alert's recording of his voice heard in issue #6 was so drastically slowed down.
*Overlord's memories of his defeat in ''Last Stand'' are a little embellished. The scene of Springer declaring "fists-in-face time" as he leaps at Overlord was not in the original comic, but evidently occurred during a cutaway, since the original story returned to the fight ''after'' Springer was already in Overlord's grip. More notably, Ironfist was not heard to say "[['Til all are one]]" in the original version of the scene; we also see Megatron whispering the phrase to Overlord when he bests him in their training match. The meaning of this will be revealed [[Under Cold Blue Stars|next issue]].
*Overlord was previously glimpsed among the attendees of the gladiatorial matches in [[Megatron Origin issue 2|''Megatron: Origin'' #2]]; here we see that, unsurprisingly, he fought in the matches too. During his training bout with Megatron, we also get another callback to ''Megatron: Origin'' #2: Megatron is fighting without his familiar bucket-helmet, which he was shown to remove in that issue, exposing hair-like protrusions on his head in a scene we'd all rather not remember.
*Overlord's imperfect memory of the gladiatorial match rendering most of the crowd the same dull purple color references the [[block coloring]] sometimes seen in the original [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel series]], where it was commonly used on crowds and background characters.
*Rossum is evidently the fellow who coined [[Rossum's Trinity]], first mentioned in [[Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|issue #3]]. Probably didn't do too much coining after this.
*The Warriors Elite were first mentioned by [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] in a rapid-fire list of famous fighters back in [[Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On|issue #2]]. The incongruous nature of their first mention belied their rather horrific true nature!
*In addition to Overlord and previously-established [[Phase Sixer]]s [[Sixshot]] and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|Black Shadow]], Megatron names a fourth, unseen super-warrior: [[Heretech]]. He and Black Shadow were the first to be upgraded into Warriors Elite, but the precise order isn't specified.
*Later in the issue, [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] of the [[Decepticon Justice Division|DJD]] is also named by Prowl as a Decepticon with power levels equal to a Phase Sixer. Because the DJD use the [[Fall of the First Five Cities|Five Cities]] as codenames, it's possible Heretech IS the Tarn mentioned by Prowl. Either way, it is unconfirmed whether Heretech is/was Tarn, or whether the "Phase Sixer" level Tarn is the same one previously shown in IDW continuity.
*In addition to the [[Achilles virus]] we already knew he had (mentioned in [[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #3]]), this issue reveals that Overlord also had a killswitch like Sixshot, as seen in the ''[[The Transformers: Devastation|Devastation]]'' mini.
*Rossum's imploring Overlord to keep pushing and his subsequent congratulations during the latter's Phase Sixer conversion are clearly meant to evoke a human baby's delivery.
*Overlord's forces are pointed toward the New Institute by the [[Decepticon Secret Service]], a little-seen institution introduced through its director, [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]], back in ''[[Spotlight: Hot Rod]]''.
*The army of Guardian droids that spills out of the New Institute is made up of tweaked versions of the three different designs used by the Guardian series back in the Marvel series: the original design from "[[Raiders of the Last Ark]]", the sleeker, pointier model from "[[Under Fire!]]", and the heavily-armed "Mark V" from "[[Yesterday's Heroes!]]". This is the Guardians' first appearance in IDW continuity; they have had only one mention previously, in "[[Zero Point]]".
*Brainstorm is shown to be among the staff of the New Institute, rather explaining why he was able to identify [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]'s gun as Institute technology in [[Rules of Disengagement|issue #7]].
*Trepan previously appeared in issue #10; he evidently joined the Autobots after the outbreak of the war, or was at least conscripted.
*It was noted that Chromedome had a different name earlier in this life in [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|issue #9]]. This issue reveals that it was "Tumbler".
*As Chromedome recalls having altered the minds of "certain high-risk individuals" on the Autobot side, we are shown Mirage (traditionally noted for his wavering loyalties to the Autobot cause) and Pharma (who would eventually sell out the medical facility at [[Delphi]].) Hmm...
*Related to the above, in fact every one of Chromedome's colleagues we see stationed at the New Institute is an individual of a morally murkier disposition than your typical Autobot. This makes sense given the ethically compromised nature of their work, which most Autobots would balk at.
*Based on their conversation, the meeting between Prowl and Chromedome must occur at some point before ''[[Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]''.
*Just a scant week before this issue's release, [[Before the Dawn|''Robots in Disguise'' #14]] made mention of damaged memories within Prowl that made it easy for [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] to control him. Looks like we know who did the damage now!
* Prowl notes that "there's no such thing as a [[whiteout vacuum]]", but Chromedome recalled seeing them during the pair's discovery of [[Institute|The Institute]] millions of years prior.
*Chromedome's meeting with Drift and Brainstorm evidently occurs before [[More than Meets the Eye issue 13|issue #13]], since Brainstorm is still testing the new [[holomatter]] avatars the Autobots would go on to use in that issue.
*Brainstorm, who has repeatedly been shown as having a case of Perceptor envy, is seen here sporting a patch-like targeting device over one eye. A similar ocular piece is worn by none other than, yep, Perceptor.
*Drift is revealed to have been the Autobot who spoke to Chromedome from the other side of his hab-suite door in [[Before & After|issue #12]].
*As long-speculated by readers, "the cargo" that Prowl ordered the [[Duobot]]s to load on board the ''Lost Light'' in issue #1 is revealed this issue to indeed have been Overlord.
*Drift says that "the three of us" were supposed to keep an eye on Chromedome; "three" is presumably himself and the two Duobots, indicating Brainstorm was only brought in on the plot later, presumably to program the cameras and medibots with the program Drift mentions that would alert him to any mention of Overlord's name. We saw a medibot doing just this back in issue #7, its optic flashing from blue to red as [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] said Overlord's name to the comatose [[Rung]]. It is therefore likely that scene of [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] tinkering with a medibot in issue #10 following Red's wounding was a red herring.
*It's not said ''explicitly'' that Drift took the data slug from Rung's body in issue #7, but odds-on at this point.
*Brainstorm has code-named the slow cell "Project: End In Tears". Oh, Brainstorm.
*Among the scientific gee-gaws on Brainstorm's desk are the Generation 1 [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] (page 19) and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (page 20) toys in their "tank" alternate modes.

===Real-life references===
*The prologue's title may be a homage to the socialist play ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Inspector_Calls An Inspector Calls]''. "Remembrance Day" is the name of 11th November in the [[United Kingdom]], and used to commemorate the country's war dead.
*Similar to the place-name double-meaning gag with [[Apophenia]] back in issue #9, "Thymesis" is the Greek word for "Remembering".
*Ununtrium is a real thing. In addition to its name literally meaning one-one-three-''ium'', y'know what its atomic number is? Oh, Roberts.

===Errors===
*The title of this story does not appear in the issue. It was revealed in a forum post by James Roberts.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=13447 Roberts on ''MTMTE'' #14 on the IDW forums]</ref> The prologue to the issue has a separate title, noted above.
*On page 11, "Guardian" is misspelled "Gaurdian."

===Crew manifest===
*5 deaths, 5 new arrivals (plus 20 or so Faders) since the launch.
*1 uninvited guest.
*Some people gonna diiiiiiieee...

===Soundtrack===
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxPu7XIX2Pc The Fear]'' by [[Wikipedia: Pulp (band)|Pulp]]
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBfh8682eLE A Song From Under the Floorboards]'' by [[Wikipedia:Magazine (band)|Magazine]]
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxM42rG0a08 Born of Frustration]'' by [[Wikipedia:James (band)|James]]

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Overlord awakens as Chromedome inserts his needles, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Cover B:''' Overlord lurks, by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]]
*'''Cover RI:''' Monochrome red bust shot of Rodimus by [[Marcelo Matere]], continuing the previous month's "bust" theme for the RI covers, paralleling the RI cover to ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Before the Dawn|#14]].

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==References==
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Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism

2013-06-19T15:53:22Z

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|prev=Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc
|next=Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading
|caption=Act Like A Prick To Catch A Prick.
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|title="Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[October 31]], [[2012]]
|coverdate=October 2012
|story by=[[James Roberts]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2012)]]
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'''As Rewind's tale of the past continues, the senator murders lead Chromedome and Prowl to uncover the truth behind an urban legend, and Orion Pax to discover just how deep the corruption in the Senate runs.'''

==Synopsis==
''On Cybertron, before the war, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] flips between the latest news bulletins covering the murder of Senator [[Sherma]] and the death of [[Nominus Prime]]. Tensions are high as the deadline date for "[[Proteus's Promise]]" draws near, the vow made by Senator [[Proteus]] that the [[Decepticon]]s will be recognised as a legitimate political party if 10,000 sign up with the [[Decepticon Registration Act]]. Then, an update on the missing [[Pious Maximus]] is interrupted by breaking news of a high-speed pursuit in [[Translucentica Heights]]...''

In the present day, said pursuit is now the subject of [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]]'s story, with [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] describing how he followed the killer of Senator [[Momus]] in an aerial chase, which ended when the murderer collided with one of the reinforced glass walls of the region and exploded against a billboard. On his way back to the crime scene, Chromedome met the warden of Translucentica Heights, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], who was able to provide evidence that Momus was not killed ''by'' Decepticons—he was killed because he secretly ''was'' a Decepticon. Prowl's study of the crime scene quickly determined the involvement of a second killer, who then made himself known by opening fire. Pinned down and with Prowl never having seen combat before, the trio seemed doomed until the surprise appearance of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Orion Pax]], who brought the killer down, only for his [[Spark]] to collapse before he could be questioned.

Meanwhile, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] returns to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' from a reconnaissance mission, and is filled in by [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] on the mysterious attack on Red Alert, whose spark is faint but still pulsing. In a makeshift interrogation room converted from [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s lab, [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] is trying to get a confession out of [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]], but when things turn violent, Rodimus and Magnus have to step in. At that point a communique from [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] clears Cyclonus, as the medic reports that he has discerned the killer's identity.

Before handing the story over to [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], Rewind explains that the ex-watchmaker was, at the time, incarcerated in [[Garrus-1]] on [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]]. When [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] points out that Whirl was in prison for assaulting [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], the event allegedly responsible for turning him "bad", Whirl furiously interrupts and quickly picks the story up, describing how he summoned Orion away from investigating the senator killings to give him a message. In hopes of revenge against the [[Senate]] for ruining his life, Whirl shared with Orion information from a [[Kroma|cellmate]] about a Senate plot involving the death of [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Pax's senator friend]] and a bomb "hidden in plain sight". Orion left to act upon this information (leaving Whirl to be viciously beaten by his new cellmate [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] just a few minutes later), sending Ratchet and Roller to the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology|Academy of Advanced Technology]], where trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] watched them take Orion's senator friend into protective custody.

Narration returns to Chromedome, who prepares to recount how he and Prowl investigated the nearest [[Relinquishment Clinic]], suspecting that the killers had been using borrowed bodies. Rewind is dissatisfied at Chromedome's decision to preface this with a recollection of how he and Prowl stopped to watch a Decepticon protest and talk about what they would do if war broke out on the way, hurrying him along to the events that took place in the clinic itself. While waiting in its lobby, Chromedome remembers how the pair saw a news report based on their findings that cleared the Decepticons of the murders, which left Prowl frustrated as the results were only preliminary. They were then met by clinic tech [[Trepan]], who they easily pegged as squirrelly and promptly cuffed so they could investigate. The pair eventually found a secret facility beneath the clinic that Chromedome was horrified to realize was the [[Institute]], a supposedly-fictitious government facility that practises a forbidden science—brainwashing so heinous it is known only as "[[Shadowplay]]". Accessing its mainframe and verifying it as the source of the bodies their killers were using, the pair took the data and absconded without incident, prompting Rewind to resume the position of storyteller and sum up how the pair met back up with Orion, Ratchet, Roller and the senator in [[Rodion]]. When the senator identified the list of names from The Institute as all those currently signed with the Decepticon Registration Act, Pax was able to put all the evidence he and his friends have gathered together. Proteus arranged the murders so that the Decepticons could expressly ''not'' be found guilty, thereby demonstrating his fairness and leading to a surge in registrants. The bomb mentioned by Whirl would then be pinned on the Decepticons as supposed proof of their "true colors", giving Proteus and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]] the excuse needed to use The Institute to brainwash all those registered. Chromedome lamented their lack of knowledge at the bomb's location, but a news report immediately provided the answer: it was the fake [[Matrix of Leadership]] in the chest of the deceased Nominus Prime, whose body was to be lain in state the next day. The course of action for Orion's team was clear: they had to steal the Matrix!

==Featured characters==
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks.) 
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*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (8)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (11)
*[[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] (13)
*[[Rad]] (14)
*[[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]] (15)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (16)
*[[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] (17)
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*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (25)
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] (26)
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*''[[Pious Maximus]]'' (4)
*''[[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]]'' (5)
*''"[[Fallout (G1)|Fallout]]"'' (6)
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*''[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]'' (32)
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==Quotes==

"You do '''read''' my memos, don't you, '''Rodimus?'''" 
"If there's a reason '''not to,''' I've yet to find it. I read '''all''' your memos. And every one of your many, '''many''' reports. And since you're finally here, you can read one of '''mine.'''" 
"'We found '''Red Alert''' in the oil reservoir. No head. Pretty sure '''Cyclonus''' is to blame—obv. watch this space.'" 
"'Obv' stands for obviously." 
"No, I, er—I guessed that."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Rodimus'''

'''Tailgate:''' "No. Frikkin'. Way. '''Orion Pax''' landed on the guy's '''back?''' Where'd he even '''come from?'''" 
'''Chromedome:''' "I always assumed he jumped off the '''roof,''' Tailgate. He did that sort of thing quite a lot." 
'''Tailgate:''' "Pax is '''so''' cool." 
'''Swerve:''' "More of this, please. More jumping off roofs. Rooves. Roofs. More jumping off things."

"You must be '''Prowl'''. I've heard a lot about you. I'd '''assumed''' most of it was exaggerated."
:—'''Orion Pax'''

"Well, I hope I never get as '''jaded''' and '''cynical''' as '''you''', Orion Pax."
:—'''Prowl.''' In the next panel a heavy storm has suddenly occurred and Marty McFly is shouting "Prowl! I have to tell you about the future!"

'''Whirl:''' "It was Pax's fault I was in prison—" 
'''Ratchet:''' "'''Rubbish!''' It was '''your''' fault you were in prison! Pax was the one who '''arrested''' you!" <to Tailgate> "Whirl attacked '''Megatron''' in his cell." 
'''Tailgate:''' "But wasn't Megatron the '''main bad guy?''' Or... have I missed something very important?" 
'''Ratchet:''' This was '''before''' he went bad. In fact, many say that the '''reason''' he went bad was—" 
'''Whirl:''' <big>'''HEY!'''</big> Can I just tell my part of the story? It's only a frikkin' '''cameo''' as it is! Yeah? Yeah? '''Right.'''"

"Five minutes. Ten if I hear him screaming."
:—'''Garrus-1's warden''', on letting Orion Pax visit Whirl

"The Senate '''mutilated''' me, got me to do their dirty work, and '''abandoned''' me. I want you to '''hurt''' them. I want you to '''crush''' them. I want—I want—I want my hands back."
:—'''Whirl'''

'''Rewind:''' "'''Impactor?!''' Impactor was your '''cellmate?!''' That's how you '''met?!''' And—and I bet he promptly added your name to the list of warriors who would one day become... '''The Wreckers!'''" 
'''Whirl:''' "No—he promptly '''beat me''' to the brink of fade-out and left me in a '''critical condition'''—and '''years''' later we met '''again.'''" 
'''Swerve''': "But that's a '''whole other story.''' Sorry—I always wanted to say that. That, and 'Impossible! Our laserfire is just making him '''stronger!'''' Ahem. Go on..."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*We've linked Roller to his [[Roller (G1)|Generation 1 self]] in this article for convenience, but whatever relationship this character may or may not have to Prime's longstanding buggy-companion, we don't know it yet.
*"Proteus's Promise" has been referenced in issues [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|#8]] and [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|#9]]; here, we finally learn what it was.
[[File:NAILProtesterShadowplay.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*The robot speaking out against Nominus's policies at the J.A.A.T. lectures on page 1 appears to be the placard-carrying [[NAIL protester]] from "[[The Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]", who transformed himself to death in [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|issue #1]] of this series.
*The speaker mentions racism based on whether you're forged or 'constructed', something Roberts first introduced in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]" (and is an idea he first came up with in ''Eugenesis'').
*And speaking of the J.A.A.T. lectures, the "A.A.T." part of the name refers to the Academy of Advanced Technology seen in this story. What the J stands for, we won't find out until next issue.
*One of the Decepticon tracts Red Alert finds is titled "The Illusion of Progress: Revisited", evidently a sequel to Megatron's earlier work, "Nominus Prime and the Illusion of Progress", mentioned in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]".
*When the ultraviolet light is on in Senator Momus's suite, a small panel shows five puncture marks on the back of Red Alert's neck. As Chromedome explained in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|issue #8]], [[mnemosurgery]] marks only show up under UV light, and the ideal entry point is from the back of the neck. As Trepan is later seen with the spiked finger-extrusions Chromedome has been shown to use in mnemosurgery in issues #8 and [[Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|#3]], it seems obvious this was the work of the Institute, presumably using Red in order to feed Chromedome and Prowl the required evidence. Seems Red Alert's paranoia about the organization as mentioned in his sessions with Rung from [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|issue #5]] was justified. All that from one inset panel, folks! Roberts, take a bow.
*Cyclonus mentions Rossum's Rule of Thirds in regards to Red Alert's survival. This would have to do with Rossum's Trinity, the designation for the three parts of the Cybertronian body (the brain module, spark, and transformation cog) that are interlinked such that damage to one can damage the others, mentioned in issue #3.
*First Aid is seen working on a [[Diagnostic Drone]], likely the same one that watched Red Alert visit [[Rung]] in [[Interiors|issue #6]].
*Whirl's cellmate is one of the trio of Senate enforcers who pay Pax a visit in "[[Chaos Theory Part 2]]". That story previously established Whirl's connection to that band of nogoodniks, as did the appearance of the trio's apparent leader in his flashback in issue #6.
*Whirl's brutalization of Megatron was previously chronicled in the first part of "Chaos Theory". Left unsaid in the comic itself, the fact that Impactor immediately beats Whirl up upon meeting him is obviously because of the fact that Impactor and Megatron were once friends.
[[File:Unnamed senator in Patternism.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*Orion Pax's still-unnamed senator friend has had his color scheme completely overhauled in this issue, going from white, blue and gold to red, white and blue. We're not calling it an error, though, because like his namelessness, this is surely intentional for reasons we are not yet privy to...
*Prowl's pacifism, and his promised attempt to leave Cybertron to escape a potential war, were alluded to back in "The Death of Optimus Prime", where it was revealed that he ''did'' try to leave, but didn't make it.
*The main speaker at the Decepticon protest is the same 'bot seen getting branded with the Decepticon insignia in issue #3's montage of the war's beginnings. The vehicle he is standing on is in Constructicon green-and-purple; logical, given that the Decepticon movement at this time is largely made up of menial-class characters like them.
[[File:The institute Shadowplay2.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*The Institute has been referred to several times in Roberts's work, stretching back to "Chaos Theory". At last, the mystery revealed!
*All the 'bots we see working in the Institute can be divided into two general body types: Ones visually similar to Rung/Trepan/the Necrobot (possibly a neurologist/psychologist body type) and ones who resemble Quark, with microscope cylinders on the tops of their heads. This makes sense, as who else would a brain experimentation facility employ but mind specialists and scientists?
*Pious Maximus, noted as having disappeared 18 months ago, shows up in one of the rooms of the Institute. Guess we know what happened to him.
*The Institute also contains the bodies of numerous [[Empty|Empties]] from the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]]. This seems to imply that [[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] from last issue, who were paid by a mysterious "them" to attack homeless residents of the Dead End, were actually hired by The Institute to bring them guinea pigs.

===Transformers references===
*[[Kremzeek]] drinks reappear—in "juice box"-style this time.
*The classic Generation 1 "tetrajet"—Cybertronian alternate mode of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]—can be seen on the billboard "Fallout" crashes into.
*Red Alert's body in Rewind's story is a Cybertronic adaptation of his original Generation 1 look, quite far removed from the bulky, rounded form he's wearing in the modern day.
*Prowl's ability to "observe 800 moving objects and compute their direction of travel" is an ability from his original ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile.
*A small statuette, plaque or screen-projection of some kind (it's tiny, it's hard to tell!) can be seen in Perceptor's lab, sporting the likeness of [[Nijika]], the tiny female geisha droid that Perceptor's mind was transferred into in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[The Face of the Nijika]]".
*Momus lived in hab suite [[113]], yet another of Roberts' references to [[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!|issue #113]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK Marvel comic]].
*Scrawled on the wall of Whirl's cell is the Wreckers' catchphrase, "Wreck 'n' Rule". However, since the Wreckers don't ''exist'' yet at this point in time, the implication might be that this is where Impactor picked up the phrase for later use.
*Also written on Whirl's cell wall, and on a wall near the Decepticon protest, is "Free in 63", a similar message to one seen on Megatron's cell wall in "Chaos Theory," "Free in Cycle 63".

===Real-world references===
*Fallout's alternate mode is a Thunderbolt fighter from ''[[Wikipedia: Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]''.
*Speaking of Senator Momus, whilst his name could well be a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momus the ancient Greek deity], given [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=12527 James Roberts' noted predilection towards indie music] it's more likely to be a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momus_(artist) the eccentric Scottish musician] who also uses the name.
*The helmet Glitch is wearing in the scene of Roller and Ratchet arriving at the Academy is Doc Brown's [http://backtothefuture.wikia.com/wiki/Brain-wave_analyzer brain-wave analyzer] from ''[[Wikipedia: Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]''.
*In the bottom left panel of page 19, Artist Alex Milne leaves a shoutout to series Colorist Josh Burcham: the glyphs beneath Fallout and Streaker's pictures spell out 'DCJOSH', Josh Burcham's chosen online handle.

===Crew Manifest===
*Our bad. Red Alert's headless <strike>corpse</strike> but still functional body was recovered from the oil reservoir last issue.
*5 deaths, 5 new arrivals (plus 20 or so Faders) since the launch.

===Errors===
*On page 11, panel 1, the word "foment" is misspelled as "forment." This was corrected in the TPB.
*As Whirl mocks Chromedome for his history with Prowl on page 12, it's Skids who gets offended by it. The speech bubble was correctly assigned in the TPB.

===Soundtrack===
For the three-part "Shadowplay" story:

*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnAt0xpO2HU Comforting Sounds]'' by [[Wikipedia:Mew (band)|Mew]]

For this issue:
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU_LRUkjbKk Action/Reaction]'' by [[Wikipedia:Choir of Young Believers|Choir of Young Believers]]
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIfR_jMM2Hw Traffic Music]'' by [[Wikipedia:Hjaltalín|Hjaltalín]]

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Chromedome riding a sky-dart, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Cover B:''' Chromedome and Prowl, by [[Casey Coller]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]
*'''Cover RI:''' Orion Pax and Ratchet, by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]

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Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism

2013-06-19T15:52:26Z

Smoothjazz: /* Quotes */

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|series=mtmte|issueno=10
|prev=Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc
|next=Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading
|caption=Act Like A Prick To Catch A Prick.
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|title="Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism"
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[October 31]], [[2012]]
|coverdate=October 2012
|story by=[[James Roberts]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Burcham]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|editor=[[John Barber]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2012)]]
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'''As Rewind's tale of the past continues, the senator murders lead Chromedome and Prowl to uncover the truth behind an urban legend, and Orion Pax to discover just how deep the corruption in the Senate runs.'''

==Synopsis==
''On Cybertron, before the war, [[Roller (G1)|Roller]] flips between the latest news bulletins covering the murder of Senator [[Sherma]] and the death of [[Nominus Prime]]. Tensions are high as the deadline date for "[[Proteus's Promise]]" draws near, the vow made by Senator [[Proteus]] that the [[Decepticon]]s will be recognised as a legitimate political party if 10,000 sign up with the [[Decepticon Registration Act]]. Then, an update on the missing [[Pious Maximus]] is interrupted by breaking news of a high-speed pursuit in [[Translucentica Heights]]...''

In the present day, said pursuit is now the subject of [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]]'s story, with [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] describing how he followed the killer of Senator [[Momus]] in an aerial chase, which ended when the murderer collided with one of the reinforced glass walls of the region and exploded against a billboard. On his way back to the crime scene, Chromedome met the warden of Translucentica Heights, [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], who was able to provide evidence that Momus was not killed ''by'' Decepticons—he was killed because he secretly ''was'' a Decepticon. Prowl's study of the crime scene quickly determined the involvement of a second killer, who then made himself known by opening fire. Pinned down and with Prowl never having seen combat before, the trio seemed doomed until the surprise appearance of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Orion Pax]], who brought the killer down, only for his [[Spark]] to collapse before he could be questioned.

Meanwhile, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] returns to the ''[[Lost Light]]'' from a reconnaissance mission, and is filled in by [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] on the mysterious attack on Red Alert, whose spark is faint but still pulsing. In a makeshift interrogation room converted from [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s lab, [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] is trying to get a confession out of [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]], but when things turn violent, Rodimus and Magnus have to step in. At that point a communique from [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] clears Cyclonus, as the medic reports that he has discerned the killer's identity.

Before handing the story over to [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]], Rewind explains that the ex-watchmaker was, at the time, incarcerated in [[Garrus-1]] on [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]]. When [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] points out that Whirl was in prison for assaulting [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]], the event allegedly responsible for turning him "bad", Whirl furiously interrupts and quickly picks the story up, describing how he summoned Orion away from investigating the senator killings to give him a message. In hopes of revenge against the [[Senate]] for ruining his life, Whirl shared with Orion information from a [[Kroma|cellmate]] about a Senate plot involving the death of [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Pax's senator friend]] and a bomb "hidden in plain sight". Orion left to act upon this information (leaving Whirl to be viciously beaten by his new cellmate [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] just a few minutes later), sending Ratchet and Roller to the [[Jhiaxian Academy of Advanced Technology|Academy of Advanced Technology]], where trainee theoretician [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] watched them take Orion's senator friend into protective custody.

Narration returns to Chromedome, who prepares to recount how he and Prowl investigated the nearest [[Relinquishment Clinic]], suspecting that the killers had been using borrowed bodies. Rewind is dissatisfied at Chromedome's decision to preface this with a recollection of how he and Prowl stopped to watch a Decepticon protest and talk about what they would do if war broke out on the way, hurrying him along to the events that took place in the clinic itself. While waiting in its lobby, Chromedome remembers how the pair saw a news report based on their findings that cleared the Decepticons of the murders, which left Prowl frustrated as the results were only preliminary. They were then met by clinic tech [[Trepan]], who they easily pegged as squirrelly and promptly cuffed so they could investigate. The pair eventually found a secret facility beneath the clinic that Chromedome was horrified to realize was the [[Institute]], a supposedly-fictitious government facility that practises a forbidden science—brainwashing so heinous it is known only as "[[Shadowplay]]". Accessing its mainframe and verifying it as the source of the bodies their killers were using, the pair took the data and absconded without incident, prompting Rewind to resume the position of storyteller and sum up how the pair met back up with Orion, Ratchet, Roller and the senator in [[Rodion]]. When the senator identified the list of names from The Institute as all those currently signed with the Decepticon Registration Act, Pax was able to put all the evidence he and his friends have gathered together. Proteus arranged the murders so that the Decepticons could expressly ''not'' be found guilty, thereby demonstrating his fairness and leading to a surge in registrants. The bomb mentioned by Whirl would then be pinned on the Decepticons as supposed proof of their "true colors", giving Proteus and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]] the excuse needed to use The Institute to brainwash all those registered. Chromedome lamented their lack of knowledge at the bomb's location, but a news report immediately provided the answer: it was the fake [[Matrix of Leadership]] in the chest of the deceased Nominus Prime, whose body was to be lain in state the next day. The course of action for Orion's team was clear: they had to steal the Matrix!

==Featured characters==
(Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks.) 
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*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (7)
*[[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] (8)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (11)
*[[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] (13)
*[[Rad]] (14)
*[[Rollout (G1)|Rollout]] (15)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (16)
*[[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] (17)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (18)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] (19)
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*[[Drift (G1)|Drift]] (21)
*[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (22)
*[[Ambulon]] (23)
*''[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Orion Pax]]'' (24)
*[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] (25)
*[[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] (26)
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] (27)
*[[Rung]] (28)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] (29)
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*''[[Roller (G1)|Roller]] (1)
*''[[Proteus]]'' (2)
*''[[Nominus Prime]]'' (3)
*''[[Pious Maximus]]'' (4)
*''[[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]]'' (5)
*''"[[Fallout (G1)|Fallout]]"'' (6)
*[[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] (9)
*''[[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]]'' (10)
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*''"[[Streaker]]"'' (12)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] (20)
*''Garrus-1 warden'' (30)
*''[[Kroma]]'' (31)
*''[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]'' (32)
*''[[Glitch (IDW)|Glitch]]'' (33)
*''[[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Conspicuously-unnamed senator]]'' (34)
*''[[Trepan]]'' (35)
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==Quotes==

"You do '''read''' my memos, don't you, '''Rodimus?'''" 
"If there's a reason '''not to,''' I've yet to find it. I read '''all''' your memos. And every one of your many, '''many''' reports. And since you're finally here, you can read one of '''mine.'''" 
"'We found '''Red Alert''' in the oil reservoir. No head. Pretty sure '''Cyclonus''' is to blame—obv. watch this space.'" 
"'Obv' stands for obviously." 
"No, I, er—I guessed that."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Rodimus'''

'''Tailgate:''' "No. Frikkin'. Way. '''Orion Pax''' landed on the guy's '''back?''' Where'd he even '''come from?'''" 
'''Chromedome:''' "I always assumed he jumped off the '''roof,''' Tailgate. He did that sort of thing quite a lot." 
'''Tailgate:''' "Pax is '''so''' cool." 
'''Swerve:''' "More of this, please. More jumping off roofs. Rooves. Roofs. More jumping off things."

"You must be '''Prowl'''. I've heard a lot about you. I'd '''assumed''' most of it was exaggerated."
:—'''Orion Pax'''

"Well, I hope I never get as '''jaded''' and '''cynical''' as '''you''', Orion Pax."
:—'''Prowl''' '''In the next panel a heavy storm has suddenly occurred and Marty McFly is shouting "Prowl! I have to tell you about the future!"'''

'''Whirl:''' "It was Pax's fault I was in prison—" 
'''Ratchet:''' "'''Rubbish!''' It was '''your''' fault you were in prison! Pax was the one who '''arrested''' you!" <to Tailgate> "Whirl attacked '''Megatron''' in his cell." 
'''Tailgate:''' "But wasn't Megatron the '''main bad guy?''' Or... have I missed something very important?" 
'''Ratchet:''' This was '''before''' he went bad. In fact, many say that the '''reason''' he went bad was—" 
'''Whirl:''' <big>'''HEY!'''</big> Can I just tell my part of the story? It's only a frikkin' '''cameo''' as it is! Yeah? Yeah? '''Right.'''"

"Five minutes. Ten if I hear him screaming."
:—'''Garrus-1's warden''', on letting Orion Pax visit Whirl

"The Senate '''mutilated''' me, got me to do their dirty work, and '''abandoned''' me. I want you to '''hurt''' them. I want you to '''crush''' them. I want—I want—I want my hands back."
:—'''Whirl'''

'''Rewind:''' "'''Impactor?!''' Impactor was your '''cellmate?!''' That's how you '''met?!''' And—and I bet he promptly added your name to the list of warriors who would one day become... '''The Wreckers!'''" 
'''Whirl:''' "No—he promptly '''beat me''' to the brink of fade-out and left me in a '''critical condition'''—and '''years''' later we met '''again.'''" 
'''Swerve''': "But that's a '''whole other story.''' Sorry—I always wanted to say that. That, and 'Impossible! Our laserfire is just making him '''stronger!'''' Ahem. Go on..."

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*We've linked Roller to his [[Roller (G1)|Generation 1 self]] in this article for convenience, but whatever relationship this character may or may not have to Prime's longstanding buggy-companion, we don't know it yet.
*"Proteus's Promise" has been referenced in issues [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|#8]] and [[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|#9]]; here, we finally learn what it was.
[[File:NAILProtesterShadowplay.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*The robot speaking out against Nominus's policies at the J.A.A.T. lectures on page 1 appears to be the placard-carrying [[NAIL protester]] from "[[The Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime]]", who transformed himself to death in [[Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|issue #1]] of this series.
*The speaker mentions racism based on whether you're forged or 'constructed', something Roberts first introduced in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]" (and is an idea he first came up with in ''Eugenesis'').
*And speaking of the J.A.A.T. lectures, the "A.A.T." part of the name refers to the Academy of Advanced Technology seen in this story. What the J stands for, we won't find out until next issue.
*One of the Decepticon tracts Red Alert finds is titled "The Illusion of Progress: Revisited", evidently a sequel to Megatron's earlier work, "Nominus Prime and the Illusion of Progress", mentioned in "[[Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory]]".
*When the ultraviolet light is on in Senator Momus's suite, a small panel shows five puncture marks on the back of Red Alert's neck. As Chromedome explained in [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|issue #8]], [[mnemosurgery]] marks only show up under UV light, and the ideal entry point is from the back of the neck. As Trepan is later seen with the spiked finger-extrusions Chromedome has been shown to use in mnemosurgery in issues #8 and [[Liars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things|#3]], it seems obvious this was the work of the Institute, presumably using Red in order to feed Chromedome and Prowl the required evidence. Seems Red Alert's paranoia about the organization as mentioned in his sessions with Rung from [[How Ratchet Got His Hands Back|issue #5]] was justified. All that from one inset panel, folks! Roberts, take a bow.
*Cyclonus mentions Rossum's Rule of Thirds in regards to Red Alert's survival. This would have to do with Rossum's Trinity, the designation for the three parts of the Cybertronian body (the brain module, spark, and transformation cog) that are interlinked such that damage to one can damage the others, mentioned in issue #3.
*First Aid is seen working on a [[Diagnostic Drone]], likely the same one that watched Red Alert visit [[Rung]] in [[Interiors|issue #6]].
*Whirl's cellmate is one of the trio of Senate enforcers who pay Pax a visit in "[[Chaos Theory Part 2]]". That story previously established Whirl's connection to that band of nogoodniks, as did the appearance of the trio's apparent leader in his flashback in issue #6.
*Whirl's brutalization of Megatron was previously chronicled in the first part of "Chaos Theory". Left unsaid in the comic itself, the fact that Impactor immediately beats Whirl up upon meeting him is obviously because of the fact that Impactor and Megatron were once friends.
[[File:Unnamed senator in Patternism.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*Orion Pax's still-unnamed senator friend has had his color scheme completely overhauled in this issue, going from white, blue and gold to red, white and blue. We're not calling it an error, though, because like his namelessness, this is surely intentional for reasons we are not yet privy to...
*Prowl's pacifism, and his promised attempt to leave Cybertron to escape a potential war, were alluded to back in "The Death of Optimus Prime", where it was revealed that he ''did'' try to leave, but didn't make it.
*The main speaker at the Decepticon protest is the same 'bot seen getting branded with the Decepticon insignia in issue #3's montage of the war's beginnings. The vehicle he is standing on is in Constructicon green-and-purple; logical, given that the Decepticon movement at this time is largely made up of menial-class characters like them.
[[File:The institute Shadowplay2.jpg|thumb|250px]]
*The Institute has been referred to several times in Roberts's work, stretching back to "Chaos Theory". At last, the mystery revealed!
*All the 'bots we see working in the Institute can be divided into two general body types: Ones visually similar to Rung/Trepan/the Necrobot (possibly a neurologist/psychologist body type) and ones who resemble Quark, with microscope cylinders on the tops of their heads. This makes sense, as who else would a brain experimentation facility employ but mind specialists and scientists?
*Pious Maximus, noted as having disappeared 18 months ago, shows up in one of the rooms of the Institute. Guess we know what happened to him.
*The Institute also contains the bodies of numerous [[Empty|Empties]] from the [[Dead End (place)|Dead End]]. This seems to imply that [[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] from last issue, who were paid by a mysterious "them" to attack homeless residents of the Dead End, were actually hired by The Institute to bring them guinea pigs.

===Transformers references===
*[[Kremzeek]] drinks reappear—in "juice box"-style this time.
*The classic Generation 1 "tetrajet"—Cybertronian alternate mode of the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]—can be seen on the billboard "Fallout" crashes into.
*Red Alert's body in Rewind's story is a Cybertronic adaptation of his original Generation 1 look, quite far removed from the bulky, rounded form he's wearing in the modern day.
*Prowl's ability to "observe 800 moving objects and compute their direction of travel" is an ability from his original ''[[The Transformers Universe|Transformers Universe]]'' profile.
*A small statuette, plaque or screen-projection of some kind (it's tiny, it's hard to tell!) can be seen in Perceptor's lab, sporting the likeness of [[Nijika]], the tiny female geisha droid that Perceptor's mind was transferred into in the Generation 1 cartoon episode "[[The Face of the Nijika]]".
*Momus lived in hab suite [[113]], yet another of Roberts' references to [[Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!|issue #113]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK Marvel comic]].
*Scrawled on the wall of Whirl's cell is the Wreckers' catchphrase, "Wreck 'n' Rule". However, since the Wreckers don't ''exist'' yet at this point in time, the implication might be that this is where Impactor picked up the phrase for later use.
*Also written on Whirl's cell wall, and on a wall near the Decepticon protest, is "Free in 63", a similar message to one seen on Megatron's cell wall in "Chaos Theory," "Free in Cycle 63".

===Real-world references===
*Fallout's alternate mode is a Thunderbolt fighter from ''[[Wikipedia: Babylon 5|Babylon 5]]''.
*Speaking of Senator Momus, whilst his name could well be a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momus the ancient Greek deity], given [http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=12527 James Roberts' noted predilection towards indie music] it's more likely to be a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momus_(artist) the eccentric Scottish musician] who also uses the name.
*The helmet Glitch is wearing in the scene of Roller and Ratchet arriving at the Academy is Doc Brown's [http://backtothefuture.wikia.com/wiki/Brain-wave_analyzer brain-wave analyzer] from ''[[Wikipedia: Back to the Future|Back to the Future]]''.
*In the bottom left panel of page 19, Artist Alex Milne leaves a shoutout to series Colorist Josh Burcham: the glyphs beneath Fallout and Streaker's pictures spell out 'DCJOSH', Josh Burcham's chosen online handle.

===Crew Manifest===
*Our bad. Red Alert's headless <strike>corpse</strike> but still functional body was recovered from the oil reservoir last issue.
*5 deaths, 5 new arrivals (plus 20 or so Faders) since the launch.

===Errors===
*On page 11, panel 1, the word "foment" is misspelled as "forment." This was corrected in the TPB.
*As Whirl mocks Chromedome for his history with Prowl on page 12, it's Skids who gets offended by it. The speech bubble was correctly assigned in the TPB.

===Soundtrack===
For the three-part "Shadowplay" story:

*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnAt0xpO2HU Comforting Sounds]'' by [[Wikipedia:Mew (band)|Mew]]

For this issue:
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU_LRUkjbKk Action/Reaction]'' by [[Wikipedia:Choir of Young Believers|Choir of Young Believers]]
*''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIfR_jMM2Hw Traffic Music]'' by [[Wikipedia:Hjaltalín|Hjaltalín]]

===Covers (3)===
*'''Cover A:''' Chromedome riding a sky-dart, by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
*'''Cover B:''' Chromedome and Prowl, by [[Casey Coller]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]
*'''Cover RI:''' Orion Pax and Ratchet, by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Joana Lafuente]]

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