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2011-10-29T05:24:08Z

Ziyad: /* Ruler of Iran? */ new section

==Jumal vs. Jamal==
I'm curious, is his name actually written "J'''u'''mal" (with a U) on any official source? Because the most common (and most accurate) rendition of the name (جمال ''Jamāl'') is "J'''a'''mal" or "J'''a'''maal" (with an A). The pronunciation of "Jamal" in the cartoon may have lead to the misspelled "Jumal" -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 18:55, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
:Yes, it really is spelled "Jumal" in the script. [[User_talk:Apcog#Prince_Guy|I had the same problem believing it]].--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 21:00, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

::It's probably worth adding a note to the page about Jumal's name most likely being a misspelled version of Jamāl. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 02:54, 15 August 2009 (EDT)
:::I think all the information is worthwhile to include in the Notes section, but I'm not sure about putting the Arabic translations with the "correct" Romanizations right in the intro. I thought we only included non-English renderings there when those renderings were in some way official, not just our own estimation of how they would/should translate. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 17:17, 15 August 2009 (EDT)
::::So the Arabic rendering of the names in the intro should be removed because it's not official? I added it with the intent that it would be how the character's name is written in their own language, but I suppose that would be tampering with canon even if the information was 100% correct. It depends on how official real-world facts are considered, like the behavior of scientific substances (such as chemicals and minerals) in Canon if they contradict Real Life, which one is right and which is wrong? Or, if official sources do not explain the characteristics of real-world things (anything from handheld tools (like a wrench) to world organizations (like the United Nations)) do we rely on real-world facts to explain how they work? Or do we consider everything not demonstrated in canon to be "unconfirmed"? Otherwise, official sources would have to explain EVERYTHING. The ''Italics'' following the Arabic script are not "correct" Romanizations per se, but are closer to Standardized Transcriptions to show how the Arabic script is '''pronounced'''. Wikipedia uses it all the time with Arabic scripts written in articles, because it is realized that many people can't read Arabic. Like if I say for example "Their motto is (اعمل بجدّ تنل ما تستحقّه ''i‘mal bijiddin tanal mā tastaḥiqquh'') which means '''Work hard and you will get what you deserve'''." I added the transcription so you can read the Arabic script if you are unable to otherwise. -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 17:57, 15 August 2009 (EDT)
:::::The short answer is... yes, we consider stuff not demonstrated in canon to be "unconfirmed". Take a look at "[[Nicholas|Nick Fury's]]" page, for instance. Canon trumps Real Life (or non-Transformers sources) in terms of the in-universe sections, although instances of canon contradicting Real Life might be Notes-section-worthy.
:::::And, as such, we also base translations in intros on official non-English usages. For instance, if you look at, say, [[Jean Minakaze]]'s page, you can see we provide the Japanese version of his name because he comes from a series that was originally produced in the Japanese language. And then if you look at something like [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster's]] page, you can see we have a list of non-English names used for him in the various non-English dubs he was in.
:::::But unless Jumal originally came from an Arabic-language story, we shouldn't have an Arabic translation of his name in the intro. And giving an alternate name underneath the intro would require that usage being used in the official Arabic dub of the series.
:::::Does all that make any sense? :> --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 18:20, 15 August 2009 (EDT)
::::::Yesyes it does! So bottom line is that if I want to write the name in its original language I do so in the Notes section if the original language script was not used officially to represent that name. -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 18:34, 15 August 2009 (EDT)
:::::::Absolutely. You're right that there's only really so far we can take the whole real-life-info-doesn't-count idea, otherwise we'd have to replace a sentence like "Sparkplug picked up a wrench" with "Sparkplug picked up an object with no known purpose, possibly a tool." But proper names are an area where we let the fiction define itself, and if that conflicts with real-world expectations or information from non-''Transformers'' sources (like, in the [[Nicholas]] example, the Marvel superhero lore), we Note it but don't put it right into the main part of the article. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 17:02, 16 August 2009 (EDT)

== Ruler of Iran? ==

Where does it say that he's the ruler of '''Iran'''? -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 01:24, 29 October 2011 (EDT)

Hound (G1)

2010-07-24T07:45:19Z

Ziyad:

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{{disambig3|Hound}}
:''Hound is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 Hound reissueart1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Rejected as kid appeal character. Why? Not [[Bumblebee (disambiguation)|yellow]] enough.]]
'''Hound''' wishes he were [[human]]. The dark, barren metalscapes of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] no longer interest him. Now that Hound has been shipwrecked on [[Earth]], he considers this planet his home. He sees humankind as beautiful and wishes he could interact with their ecosphere the same way they do, to feel what they feel and to see what they see.

He treasures his job as an Autobot scout, making good use of his ability to project [[hologram]]s for added disguise. He uses this opportunity to explore the breathtaking caverns and mountainous expanses that Earth provides. He's a meek, benevolent soul, even compared to his fellow Autobots. He gets along with the [[Cliffjumper (G1)|more blood-thirsty of their ranks]] but not the [[Blades (G1)|''most'' blood-thirsty of their ranks]].

:''Nicknames'': '''Sarge''', '''Nose''', '''Sniffer'''<ref>Nicknames found in early ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Universe]]''-style profiles published in [[The Transformers Comic Magazine]].</ref>
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Dépisteur''' ("The Tracker")
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Vadászeb''' ("Hound / Hunter")
:''Italian name'': '''Canguro''' ("Kangaroo")
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comics):'' '''Caçador'''
:''Portuguese name (Brazil comics):'' '''Rastreador''' ("Tracker")
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Lìeh-chǐuan''' (獵犬, "Hound")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Tan Zhang''' (探長，"Chief Detective")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:Houndfirstappearance.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Hi, I'm friendly!]]
Hound was a part of the crew on board the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while clearing an asteroid field in the path of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron.]] Upon reviving in 1984, Hound marveled at this world's strange and diverse lifeforms, and couldn't wait to explore its surface—not for business, but for pleasure. However, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] cautioned him, reminding Hound that their primary purpose was to spare Earth's inhabitants from the onslaught of the Decepticons. Hound was chosen as part of the first field expedition into the world under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s command, and his new surroundings overwhelmed him. His sensors alerted them to a drive-in movie theatre, a serene scene that quickly turned into a battle when the Decepticons arrived. Hound was able to divert [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], though Hound worried more about [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s whereabouts, as the small scout had gone missing. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

[[Image:Tellhimwhodefeatedyouthisday.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Ravage, who defeated you this day?!" "Uh, the guy that Jazz keeps getting colored as, I think?"]]
Fortunately, Bumblebee was later able to radio his location to Hound, who informed the other Autobots. Better still, he had located a [[human]] who could convert Earth fuel into a substance they could use! Hound and the others traveled to the home (and auto repair shop) of [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], where they were, of course, attacked again by the Decepticons! [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] apologized for leaping in front of Hound to get closer to their enemies, but Hound was fine with it so long as Decepticons were destroyed one way or the other. Unfortunately, the Decepticons left the battle with their prize, Sparkplug Witwicky, in the hopes that the human could convert fuel for them instead! {{storylink|Power Play!}}

The battle left Hound and Sideswipe low on fuel, so Optimus Prime offered to carry the two home inside his trailer. After Hound had been attended to, he and the other Autobots met with the amazing [[Spider-Man]], who offered to help them rescue Sparkplug from the Decepticons' [[Fortress Sinister|cliffside headquarters]]. Hound drove Spider-Man past the Earth military blockade himself with Spider-Man posing as his driver, but Hound stayed behind to help draw the Decepticons' fire while Spider-Man and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] slipped into the headquarters. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

''Following this, he was present when the Autobots countered the Decepticons when the latter attacked the [[Sherman Dam]], hoping to steal its energy. At Prime's order, Hound submerged into the water to locate the source of the dam's problems and found [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. After a fight between the two, Hound was blasted out of the water by Rumble's piledrivers. The sight of this distracted Optimus Prime during his fight with Megatron atop the dam, and Megatron was able to use this distraction to knock Prime from the dam. {{storylink|Decepticon Dam-Busters!}}''

When Hound was next seen, he was hanging from the ceiling of the Ark with the other Autobots, the work of the evil Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who had returned and taken leadership of the Decepticons for himself. [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] was shocked to discover this terrible development, and the human returned to tell [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], the sole Autobot survivor. {{storylink|The New Order}} Ratchet was eventually able to restore the Ark to the Autobots after outwitting Megatron, and Hound and the others were repaired. However, Optimus Prime's head was still in the hands of the Decepticons. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}}

Hound's next mission involved stopping [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] from sending a message to the Decepticons back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but matters were complicated when they faced the newly-created [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. Their merging into the mighty [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] did not help things, either, but thanks to help from [[Bomber Bill]], a human trucker, the communications array was destroyed before the entire message could be sent. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

[[Image:Houndholomap.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Google Maps later rendered Hound obsolete.]]
The conversations of Shockwave's Decepticons, stationed at [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One]], were being listened in on by Hound and the other Autobots, and so they overheard Shockwave's plans to dump Prime's head into a nearby swamp now that he was no longer useful to them. {{storylink|Brainstorm!}} Hound led a long Autobot convoy to the swamp, and they were able to form a human-chain to rescue the head from sinking to the bottom of it, but when the head was placed on Optimus Prime's body, it attacked them. This was not the real head of Optimus Prime, but an imposter head controlled by Shockwave! A group of Decepticons led by Soundwave joined the imposter Optimus Prime in destroying them, but during the course of battle the real head was restored and the Decepticons defeated. Hound was one of the few Autobots left standing. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

[[Image:Houndravagecrisisofcommand.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Noticing a pattern?]]
''Now that Prime and the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] had been returned to them, Hound was one of the Autobots who opposed using the Matrix to create super-warriors. Soon after, he assisted [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] in capturing [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], though Ravage's capture was part of the Decepticon's plan. Once Ravage learned what he wanted to know, he escaped. {{storylink|Crisis of Command!}}''

Hound was next seen being reconstructed, along with a handful of other Autobots. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

''When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Cyclonus and Scourge made their time-jump to 1986, Optimus Prime, Ratchet and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] were lost in [[Limbo]]. Suspecting Decepticon involvement, Hound and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] were sent to spy on their foes. [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] discovered the spying Autobots and attacked, taking out Jazz and beating Hound within an inch of his life while expositing about his [[Life Spark|past self]]. Only the arrival of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] saved Hound.''

[[Image:Target2006-houndandmagnus.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Well, someone had the scale guide, at least.]]
''After getting a lift back to the Ark from Magnus, Hound tried several times to get Ultra Magnus to assist the Autobots against Galvatron; he also defended their strategy of allying with Megatron. Hound was part of the raiding party which captured Scourgetook a critical view of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s tactics, especially as the Autobots were beaten again and again. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}''

[[Image:Newyorkunderbase.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He should really stick to fighting Ravage.]]
''In the wake of Galvatron's trip from the future, Optimus Prime faked his death to teach the Autobots how to survive without him. Hound was one of the Autobots who attended his funeral, moments before Optimus Prime reappeared. {{storylink|Resurrection!}}''

When [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] fought on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] for leadership of the Autobots, Hound was among the dozens who disembarked from the Ark to be spectators. {{storylink|Totaled!|Totaled!}}

Some time after, he and the other Autobots answered a distress call from Buster Witwicky, but when they arrived to rescue him, they were attacked by both Earth-based Decepticon armies. Hound was pounced upon by [[Weirdwolf]].

The battle was discovered to be a ruse by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to cover his efforts to claim the powers of the [[Underbase]]. Hound was subsequently part of a team sent to confront Starscream in [[New York City]]. Unfortunately, Hound and several of his peers ended up slaughtered by Starscream on the Brooklyn Bridge. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}
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====Generation 2====
[[Image:G2houndprimalfear.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"This is my O Face!!"]]
Hound joined Grimlock's unit in leaving Cybertron to find new conflicts and fought against the technoforming fleets of the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. He was disgusted by the bloodlust shown by [[Blades (G1)|Blades]], who berated Hound for being a liability. {{storylink|War Without End!}} Following this, he was the only Autobot not infected by the [[Shadow parasite|psychic parasites]] of the [[K'tord Nebula]], due to a blow to the head that knocked him off-line. After Prime and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] managed to temporarily cease fighting long enough to deal with the parasites, Hound scanned the Transformers for any remnants in their systems. {{storylink|Primal Fear!}}

As one of the more level-headed Autobots, Hound did not participate in Grimlock's ill-advised strike on the Liege Centuro and his fleet. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Devices and Desires!}} Still, he knew good sense when he heard it, even from Grimlock, and when Prime thought it was a good idea for him to go meet the Decepticons alone, Hound arrived with Grimlock and a rescue battalion just in time to keep Megatron from destroying his old nemesis. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} Later, Hound also got involved in protecting the planet [[Ethos]] from genocide. {{storylink|Escalation!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Ken Sansom]] (English), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese), [[Vladimiro Conti]] (Italian, second dub)

[[Image:MTMTE1 Hound and Cliffjumper roll out.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Those seats looks surprisingly comfortable for a jeep.]]
Hound was one of the original Autobots aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it crash-landed on Earth four million years ago. When awakened in 1984, he was reformatted to have a terrestrial alt-mode, that of a Mitsubishi military jeep.

As the Autobots got their bearings on this strange, new planet, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] dispatched Hound on a recon mission to find the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. The impetuous [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] tagged along uninvited, itching to start a fight, and took a pot-shot at [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] once Hound sniffed out the Decepticon base. Cliffjumper missed, and the Decepticons gave chase. [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] pursued the two Autobot eavesdroppers, and Hound took the brunt of the assault, getting blasted by Laserbeak's cannons. Hound spun out of control on the winding mountain roads and crashed into a ravine.

Cliffjumper returned with help: the Autobot medic, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. Hound was too injured even to transform, so the crane truck [[Hauler]] had to lift him out of the gulch so he could be dragged back to the Ark for repairs. Despite the mishap, Hound bore no ill will against Cliffjumper. The scout had heard enough about Megatron's plans to plunder the Earth's resources that Optimus immediately launched a mission to stop the Decepticons. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

[[Image:MTMTE2 Hound resuscitates Spike.jpg|thumb|left|220px|... Do we even need a caption here?]]
Later, when the [[Autobot|Autobots]] counter-attacked the Decepticon siege of [[Sherman Dam]], Hound got into an underwater fight with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]. The pint-sized Decepticon managed to trap Hound under a pile of boulders so that he couldn't move. Then [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] jumped in and removed the boulders, thus freeing Hound to resurface and rejoin his teammates. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}

After they came back from the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma]], Hound and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] came up with a plan to fool the Decepticons: They would create a hologram of a rocket fuel base. The Decepticons would go there to use the resources to create energon cubes, at which point the trap could be sprung. Optimus Prime agreed, and the then-imprisoned [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] was allowed to escape with the false information. However, Megatron outsmarted the Autobots, went to the real rocket fuel base and used its resources. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

After [[Chip Chase]] was kidnapped by the Decepticons, who were after the antimatter formula, Hound and Mirage used their respective powers to sneak into the antimatter laboratory in order to mount a rescue. While Hound distracted Megatron with an army of holographic duplicates, Bumblebee and Spike swooped in to save the prisoner, and the Autobots beat a hasty retreat through a fourth-floor window. Megatron had already obtained the formula, and he attacked Autobot Headquarters. When Starscream unleashed the power of the antimatter gun in his direction, Hound ended up buried up to his waist in rubble. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

[[Image:FireintheSky Hound's huge hand.jpg|thumb|right|260px]]
He again defended the base when Optimus Prime was incapacitated and required a new [[Cosmotron]]. Though the fight didn't got well for the Autobots, they held off the Decepticons long enough for Optimus to be repaired. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} After enjoying a snowball fight in mid-summer, the Autobot traced the source of the strange temperature drops to the [[Arctic]]. Hound was one of the Autobots who went there to investigate and immediately encountered a new Decepticon, [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]]. When Spike and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] became trapped on the ice, Hound was unable to rescue them and watched helplessly as they were carried off by Skyfire. As the Autobots followed, Hound, [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], Ratchet and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] were separated from the others and subsequently captured by the Decepticons. Skyfire was ordered to eliminate the foursome as a test of loyalty, but refused and was blasted by Starscream. Hound employed his holograms to allow the four Autobots to avoid a similar fate. Once they'd repaired Skyfire, the jet happily defected, but ended up buried in ice following the defeat of Megatron's plan. The Autobots held a memorial for him. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}

[[Image:SOSDinobot Hound radios in.jpg|thumb|left|230px]]
After the Autobots discovered fossilized dinosaur bones inside a cavern in the [[Mount St. Hilary|Autobot volcano]], Hound was accompanied Spike on a trip to the museum, a new Earth experience that excited him. He scanned three dinosaur skeletons with his hologram gun, and the resulting holographic simulation inspired [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and Ratchet to build the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. However, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] severely damaged [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] when the exceptionally dim-witted Dinobots went on a rampage, forcing Hound and Spike to scout for Decepticon activity while the Autobot base computer was being repaired. Hound didn't mind the extra work, as it allowed him to do sightseeing of the surrounding Earth landscape. He managed to detect Decepticon activity at the [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power facility and relayed the information to Optimus Prime. Arriving at the falls, he was extremely impressed with the view. When no Decepticons were in immediate view, [[Bluestreak]] jokingly wondered about the occupancy of [[glitch mice]] in Hound's database, to the amusement of no one. Hound was among the Autobots subsequently captured by the Decepticons, but was freed when Wheeljack and the Dinobots arrived to save the day. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

[[Image:UltimateDoom2 Bumblebee in Hound.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Carpooling taken to the next level.]]
Hound was on the Autobot squad, along with the Dinobots, which was on-hand when [[Meteorini Chipperoni|a meteor]] crashed to Earth in a ghost town. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}} After Sparkplug was abducted by Laserbeak, Hound took part in a diversionary attack on the Decepticon base while a small team went in and rescued Sparkplug. Later, he and the rest of the Autobots attempted to stop Megatron from activating a giant [[space bridge]]. They failed, and Cybertron was drawn into Earth's orbit. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} During the retreat back to Headquarters, Hound and Bluestreak had to save Spike from Laserbeak. Hound used his sensors to locate Bumblebee, who'd fallen into a crevasse, so that [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] could haul the diminutive Autobot out. As he was out of gas, Bumblebee had to ride back to Headquarters in Hound. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}}

Hound took part in the cleanup efforts after Cybertron was ejected from Earth's orbit. After the Decepticons were spotted on the move, the Autobots gave chase. After a brief stop in a quicksand trap, they caught up with the Decepticons outside [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s secret laboratory and prevented the explosion of the [[Exponential Generator]]. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}} Hound turned out to cheer on Optimus Prime during the Autobot leader's one-on-one fight against Megatron. To the shock of all of the Autobots, Prime lost, and they were legally obligated to vacate the planet. Once they returned to base, they discovered that Megatron had cheated, and the results of the fight were void. Faced with the Decepticon's huge new warrior, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Hound projected an [[Halo|even bigger Autobot]], distracting the combiner long enough for Optimus defeat him. The Autobots subsequently blasted the Decepticons into a crevasse filled with lava. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

After Spike's mind was transferred into a [[Autobot X|robot body]], the process affected the boy and Megatron turned him against the Autobots. Hound rolled out to bring Spike back to Autobot Headquarters and stood by his bedside as his mind was transferred back. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} Hound was later on another mission to a gold mine. The mission didn't go well, resulting in the Autobots being battered by energised boulders, and Gears being kidnapped. When Megatron activated his [[Solar Needle]], the Autobots were obliged to travel to [[Africa]] to shut down the operation and rescue Gears. They did briefly consider leaving him with his temporary affable personality, but were overruled by Gears himself. {{storylink|Changing Gears}}

[[Image:CityofSteel Hound tracking.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Illusion, Michael. A trick is something a whore does for money...or candy.]]
The Autobots visited [[New York City]] when the Decepticons began replacing buildings with Cybertronian architecture. Optimus Prime was captured by the Decepticons, and Hound, along with Spike, Bumblebee, Ratchet and Mirage, entered the sewer system in an attempt to rescue their leader. After tangling with an [[Alligatorcon]], Hound became confused by the fact that his sensors detected Prime ''behind'' them. His sensors were correct—the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s had built the Alligatorcon out of Prime's parts. Hound, Mirage and Ratchet ended up wrangling it so Optimus could be rebuilt. During the battle for New York, Hound found himself battling [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] in a subway with Bluestreak, then consoling Wheeljack after the scientist's remote-controlled helicopters failed to stop Devastator. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

[[Image:AttackAutobots Hound crushes dumpster.jpg|thumb|right|200px|OM NOM NOM]]
When Megatron used a [[personality destabilizer device]] on the Autobot [[recharging chamber]], Hound was one of the Autobots turned to evil. He and Ratchet went after [[Doctor Harding]], who had plans for a new solar satellite. When she escaped them at the lab by jumping out of a window, Hound pursued her into an alleyway, where she jumped into one of the dumpsters. As he picked up the dumpster she was in, Jazz arrived and distracted him long enough for Sparkplug to use an [[attitude exchanger]] to restore Hound's good nature. The Autobots set about finding the rest of their number, and Hound struck on the idea of firing the exchangers from their guns, enabling them to restore the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots}}

During a test of Wheeljack's latest invention, the [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]], Hound projected a hologram of Laserbeak, only for Ironhide to mistake it for the real thing. The Autobots dove for cover as he fired, and the only casualty was the Immobilizer itself. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}} Hound took part in an Autobot charity event, during which the Decepticons took the opportunity to test out their new [[Transfixatron]]. Stuck in vehicle mode, the Autobots were taken to a ghost town, but Hound was able to use his holographic gun to send a message back to base. Though his gun was blasted by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], the message had been received, and the Autobots back at base came to the rescue with an [[anti-transfixation grenade]]. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

[[Image:Houndfootball.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Another potentially humorous image ruined by some pedant calculating that the football has to be about ten feet long.]]
Hound bravely participated in a game of football against the Dinobots, resulting in him coming off second best when he ran into [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] while heading for a touchdown. Investigating strange energy readings, he and the other Autobots encountered the [[Sub-Atlantica]]ns and Decepticons beneath the sea. The Autobots raced for Washington, which their combined enemies intended to conquer. Hound warned the other Autobots to be careful that they didn't damage any of the historical structures there as they fought, but all of the Autobots were overcome by [[Nergill]]'s [[magnetic dysfunction ray]]. It wasn't until the Dinobots arrived and the weapon was destroyed that the Autobots were freed from its power. The Autobots assaulted Sub-Atlantica, and the city was destroyed by Nergill's own hand. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}}

While the bulk of the Autobot forces went to investigate the reprogramming of [[TORQ III]] at [[Quantum Laboratories]], Hound, Spike and Skyfire were left on their own to check out why the world's fleet of [[oil tanker]]s were converging on a spot near the Decepticon base. They found the Decepticons had built an oil platform, and they used one of the tankers to sneak aboard, only to be almost immediately captured. Spike's deft use of an electromagnet broke the trio out, and Hound was able to destroy the shield generator protecting the platform. The main Autobot force stormed the base, and Prime helped the trio get clear before it was destroyed. {{storylink|Day of the Machines}}

After [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], a human-invented robot, was reprogrammed by the Decepticons and stole the [[World Energy Chip]] from Autobot Headquarters, the Autobots gave chase. Hound used his infrared sensors to track her down, but it was only after a prolonged fight that they got the chip back and Nightbird was disabled. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}} On one strange occasion when the Autobots found that they had two Optimus Primes, Hound accompanied the Autobot forces to a crevasse from which strange energy readings were emanating, and ended up fighting Starscream briefly. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}

[[Image:InsecticonSyndrome Houndlifting.jpg|right|260px|thumb|To beat this guy, you need speed. You don't have it. You've got arthritis in your neck and calcium deposits on most o' yer joints, so sparring is out. So what we're gonna be calling on is good old blunt force trauma—heavy duty power punches that're gonna rattle his ancestors. Yeah!!! Let's start buildin' some Hurtin' Bombs.]]
Hound, [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] and Bumblebee investigated reports of chewed up trees and quickly realised that the Insecticons were behind it. After tracking down their quarry, the three Autobots, along with Spike and [[Jeff (ranger)|Ranger Jeff]] were chased off a cliff by a fallen tree trunk. They were able to take shelter on a small ledge, and Hound used a hologram to fool the Insecticons into thinking the Autobots had been destroyed. After radioing base to warn them that the Insecticons and their Decepticon allies intended to attack the [[Nova Power Plant]], the trio headed to the target themselves, but were too late to prevent the Insecticons from devouring the [[Nova Power Core]]. Hound and Jazz ended up pulling Wheeljack out of the wreckage of a pylon. The Autobots tried to head off a subsequent attack on [[Iron Mountain]], but the power-saturated Insecticons blasted them. Hound ended up under [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] who was under a ton of rock. He then ended up at ground zero as the Insecticons were about to explode, but swift work by the Autobots prevented too much of a disaster. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}

Hound was witness to another of the Dinobots' rampages at headquarters, after which they were sent to the newly-discovered [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]] to work on their technique. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Responding to strange energy readings in the city, Hound used his sensors to locate Bumblebee and Spike under some rubble, before taking part in the effort to round up a bunch of barbarians on mammoths who'd wandered through a time warp. He and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] kept the warp open long enough for the barbarians to be returned through it. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[Image:MMP2 Hound scans ahead.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
The Autobots were taking part in an [[Autobot Day]] parade to celebrate their accomplishments, when a tape was shown which incriminated them all for the crime of energy theft. Hound and the others were put on trial, swiftly found guilty, and ordered to leave the planet. With little other choice but to obey the law, they boarded a spacecraft supplied by [[Shawn Berger]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} When Cliffjumper proved unable to alter the ship's flight path, Hound pinpointed their destination — the [[Sun]]! Unable to precent the ship's destruction, they used one of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s forcefields to link to [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], and were able to return to Earth. There, Megatron's frame up had already been exposed, and the Autobots brought the full might of their forces down on the enemy. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[Image:DesertionDinobots1 Hound projecting hologram.jpg|thumb|right|240px]]
Hound attended a demonstration of the [[Ultra Plane]], only for the experimental drone craft to be destroyed by the Decepticons. He took part in the defense of the lab behind the Ultra Plane, using one of his holograms to trick Starscream and Soundwave into believing that Megatron had retreated. A short while later, he and the rest of the Autobots were afflicted by [[Cybertonium]] depletion, and were unable to function. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} Luckily Spike, [[Carly]] and the Dinobots were able to retrieve some more from Cybertron. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}} Hound rolled out to prevent the theft of the [[Voltronic Galaxer]] and again later to help the humans, when Megatron used the device to block radio waves planet-wide. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}}

[[Image:Masquerade Hound.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
He was part of a second wave of Autobots who went up against [[electrum]]-coated Decepticons. They didn't have much better luck than the first wave. Once they found the pool of electrum that the Decepticons had been utilising, the Autobots were able to even the odds. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}} Hound rolled out to rescue [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] from a Decepticon trap, and was presumably subsequently struck down by the same [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] that afflicted the other Autobots. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust}} After the Autobots captured the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticon]]s, who were out on a mission for Megatron, Hound probed their memory banks but only came up with a map to a crater. A number of the Autobots including Optimus disguised themselves as the Decepticon team, but after they'd gone to uncover Megatron's plan, the real Stunticons broke out of their cells. Hound came to see what all the noise was, and was blasted by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] as the combiner departed. The damaged Autobots recovered in time to provide much-needed reinforcement to Prime's team. {{storylink|Masquerade}}

In the year 2005, Hound was stationed at [[Autobot City]] on Earth. Shortly before [[Battle of Autobot City|the Decepticon attack]], Hound was part of [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s detail, placing a roadblock on the trail to Lookout Mountain. During the battle, he managed to get to the shuttle landing pad as Optimus Prime began his counter attack on the Decepticon forces. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

{{note|While Sunstreaker is clearly shown to be arriving on Optimus Prime's shuttle despite having earlier appeared at Kup's roadblock (creating a continuity error), it is less clear with Hound as he is merely shown outside of Prime's landed shuttle. However, the way he is drawn heavily implies that he disembarked from the shuttle.}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages====

One day, Hound decided to participate in a friendly race amongst the Autobots, though his Jeep mode wasn't expected to bring him a victory against the numerous race and sports cars he was up against. Little did anyone know, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] was aware of the race and set a trap within a narrow canyon. Once inside, all the racecars became trapped and were unable to escape due to their poor traction over the rough terrain. Soundwave began firing upon them and his victory seemed assured. However, Hound's rough, tough and all-around manly Jeep mode proved the ''real'' victor, as it allowed the Autobot to traverse the rugged landscape, transform and punch Soundwave so hard it shattered his chest.

Eat it, you sissy racecars. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|Anime Theater 2: Sic 'em, Hound!}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====

When [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] attacked [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]] in [[Arizona]] with nearly the entire Decepticon army, Hound responded with the rest of the Autobots in defense. They eventually won the day, though the attack was little more than a diversion while [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] performed ''evil'' in Japan. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2}}

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As leader of the [[4-Wheel-Drive Brigade]], Hound responded to a Decepticon threat within a crater in Kyushu. The threat turned out to be the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s, who trapped the Brigade within a smoking pit thanks to some well-placed landmines. Hound "combined" (er, ''formed a human pyramid'') with the other members of the Brigade, creating the "4-Wheel-Drive Robo Combination Scrumbuster" attack, which busted the Insecticons' scrum and sent them into retreat. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3}}

Later, Hound accompanied [[Kenji]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] on a mission to an island utopia so they could reconvene with another Autobot unit. Upon arriving, however, they found [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and his troops being held captive by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s! Turns out that Megatron had chosen the island utopia as the perfect place to complete the creation of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. With the giant transforming city standing before them, Perceptor and Hound concocted a clever scheme to defeat the villain. While [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] protected the local wildlife, Hound projected a hologram of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] through Perceptor's lenses, enlarging it. Trypticon mistook the phoney Metroplex for the real deal and rushed it, passing through the hologram and falling into the sea. Hound and the other Autobots then put the captive Constructicons to work, restoring the island utopia to its former beauty. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6}}

====''Story of Binaltech''====

Hound was one of many Autobots who suffered from the [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] virus when [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] unleashed it upon them. Working together with the humans, the Autobots created the [[Binaltech|Binaltech Project]] as a means of transferring the injured Autobots' sparks into super-powered new bodies created from human technology. Along with [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Bluestreak]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], Hound was part of the first wave of Binaltech warriors, who assembled on Earth under the command of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. {{storylink|Story of Binaltech, Chapter 1}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
[[Image:FourWarriors HotRod Hound.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hey, it's that green guy!]]

:''Voice actor:'' [[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese)

In the year 2011, Hound was stationed at the Autobot base on [[Athenia]]. When Optimus Prime wondered how the Decepticons had managed to invade Cybertron so easily, Hound theorized that releasing the energy of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] might have destabilized [[Vector Sigma]]. He was right. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
During the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Hound was an Autobot warrior under the command of Optimus Prime. When Prime disappeared, and the Autobots fractioned into several smaller armies, Hound remained with the primary Autobot faction under [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s leadership. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Some time later (and four million years ago), Hound was part of the crew of the ''Ark'' spaceship, and crashlanded on the planet Earth after a conflict with the Decepticons. The Autobots and Decepticons on board remained in [[stasis lock]], buried at the base of [[Mount St. Hilary]] in Oregon, until the volcano exploded in 1984, freeing them. Hound and the other Autobots under Prime's command waged war against the Decepticons on Earth, until finally capturing them all. Roughly a decade after they arrived, the Autobots planned to return to Cybertron with their prisoners aboard the ''[[Ark II]]''. Tragically, however, sabotage led to the spaceship exploding on its maiden voyage, and all aboard were believed dead.

Not so. In fact, a human mercenary named [[Lazarus]] had recovered a great number of the Transformers that had been on-board, including Hound. He went to work on these deactivated robots, installing programming directives that would turn the Cybertronians into mindless drones for his own purposes. In 2002, Hound was repurposed as Lazarus' transport jeep when he entertained the "freedom fighter" Bishop, and stood guard against anybody following them. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1}} Lazarus was prepared to unleash his robot soldiers on the world, only to fail at the starting gate when Megatron reasserted control over his own programming and resumed the war. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2}} Hound, along with the other Autobots Lazarus had salvaged, were used to power Megatron's metallic virus. [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] reported barely functional state. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}}

Not long thereafter, Hound and the Autobots were confronted with an envoy from Cybertron, which had apparently ended the war sometime ago, creating a Unified Cybertronian government. Allegedly in order to prevent the warlike Transformers of Earth from igniting old passions, Hound and many of his fellow Autobots were captured by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], and their operatives. Brought back to Cybertron aboard [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Hound and the Autobots were removed from their prison cells by the [[Triple Changer]] named [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and brought into contact with a resistance cell led by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]. It seemed Shockwave actually had a hidden agenda (of course), and many Autobots had begun taking up arms again to fight back against his regime. Hound joined in the insurrection at [[Iacon (city-state)|Iacon]], and the resistance ultimately pushed Shockwave out of command, retaking Cybertron for the Autobots. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

As Ultra Magnus began re-establishing Autobot control over the planet, Prowl decided the ''Ark'''s crew would be best served by returning to Earth and establishing a permanent base of operations there. Being the Earth-lover that he is, Hound was all for the idea. He was last seen at the site of the future [[Autobot City]], using his holograms to help [[Grapple]] visualize his plans for the city. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[Image:GIJoevsTF5_Hound_dies.jpg|thumb|200px|right|]]
Hound was present during the chaotic battle on [[Cobra Island]] between the Autobots, Decepticons, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]]. He was blasted in half by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], sending [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] into a fit of rage. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5}}

{{note|As Hound only appears in a single panel, it's unclear where he came from and if he was among the Transformers recently freed from Cobra's control. He does not appear to have a Cobra vehicle mode, however.}}

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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
Hound lay dormant and buried on the [[Fera Islands]] for a long time, until he and his comrades were awakened in 1939 thanks to the battle between [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and [[Cobra]]. After he was reformatted into a military jeep and had the situation explained to him by [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]], Hound was eager to help the Joes with their mission. {{storylink|Transformed}} As the battle began in earnest, he proved ignorant as to the existence of paratroopers. {{storylink|Trial by Fire (issue)|Trial by Fire}}

During a run-in with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], Hound sat around in vehicle mode and got dented by the Decepticon's earthquakes, but was otherwise unharmed. {{storylink|Wolves}} As the Autobots advanced towards the [[Terrordrome]], Hound's scanners detected Cobra soldiers forcing slaves to act as human shields, so he suggested that they clear out a nearby trench to hide the slaves in. {{storylink|Trenches}} When a few of the slaves fell in the ocean, Hound and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] helped G.I. Joe pull them up. Unfortunately, both Autobots were killed in battle shortly afterwards. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
While Hound was out driving with Bumblebee and Spike, the trio happened on a badly-injured Starscream, whom Hound's sensors told him had fallen down the side of a nearby mountain. Hound initially feared it was a trap, but Bumblebee persuaded him to carry the Decepticon back to the Ark. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:MegsOrigin4 Hound.jpg|left|250px|thumb|It's rainin' Hounds!]]
Before the war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Hound was a veteran member of the Autobots, having served under [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] with the Security Services force in [[Kaon]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2}} During the mass prison break of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s gladiators and Kaon's most dangerous criminals, Hound and the Autobot security forces struggled to hold the line against the rioting malcontents. After Sentinel Prime returned to the battlefield in his Apex armor, Hound served as optic lead for Sentinel's heads-up scanners in targeting Megatron. However, Megatron destroyed Sentinel Prime's display helmet by throwing Hound's heavily damaged form at the Autobot commander. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4}}

Hound survived, and continued to serve with the Autobot war effort as the situation escalated. He was working with Optimus Prime, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Groove (G1)|Groove]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] in defending one of Cybertron's cities as Megatron's forces began expanding his empire. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

[[Image:SpotlightGalvatron Hound.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Guido Guidi draws Cybertronian Hound and makes me cry.]]

Much, much later, Hound was the current leader of a combat unit consisting of [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]], [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Road Rocket (G2)|Road Rocket]] and [[Skram]], manning a permanent guard post around [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s hidden base in [[Thunderhead Pass]]. Hound was a by-the-book guy who followed his mission parameters. Sideswipe was an authority-challenging, loud-talking belligerent who constantly insulted this dull posting and demanded they head for Earth to search for his missing brother [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. Working with him makes Hound cry.

To add insult to injury [[Galvatron (G1)|a mysterious and powerful being]] barged into the base, killed Leadfoot, seriously damaged everyone else, and then stole the inactive form of [[Thunderwing (G1)|the planet-murdering Thunderwing]] himself. {{storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} In the middle of briefing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] on this event, Hound was interrupted by Sideswipe going on about Sunstreaker again. To Hound's surprise, Optimus agreed and called the team to Earth, {{storylink|Devastation issue 1}} only for him to then order them to [[Garrus-9]] instead when the "[[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]]" were broken out of the prison there. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}

As they headed off in ''[[Ark-12]]'', Hound had to listen to, yep, Sideswipe moaning they weren't looking for Sunstreaker. His angry retort to Sideswipe to take it up with Prime was interrupted by an attack from [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]; Hound followed protocol in fighting him off and prepared to carry on instead of investigating the incident (necessity before need), only for the dead Cyclonus to ''get up again'' and keep shooting. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] received Hound's distress call from and drove off the threat, but poor Hound got berated by Sideswipe into diverting from their mission to investigate. That divergence led them to [[Corata-Vaz]] where Sideswipe goaded Cyclonus into attacking instead of surrendering and then insulted Hound when criticised over this, Cyclonus deadened Hound's arm, and then Thunderwing was awakened to swat the Autobots all aside. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}}

Prowl regarded the battle with Hound's unit and the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]] versus Thunderwing as suicidal. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} Observing that the battle was not going well, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] decided to try and take control of Thunderwing using [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s Axis Cradle, telling [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to take their forces into the [[Nega-Core]] chamber as quickly as possible should he be successful. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}}

Hound's unit were pulled out of Corata-Vaz and, along with [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], dispatched to Earth to mess up the enemy's Space Bridge set-up there. Hound sent his men through the Bridge portals to nab all the [[Nega-Core|Nega-Cores]], except for Skram who was sent to get [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and Sideswipe who volunteered to keep the enemy forces off their backs. Hound didn't understand Sideswipe's reasons but admitted he'd been wrong about the mech, and announced it was an honour to have served with him. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

Some time later, Hound joined Optimus Prime's Autobots on Earth, only to be defeated when they were all lured into a Decepticon trap. The Decepticons subsequently dumped them all on Cybertron in hopes that the [[Insecticon swarm]] would finish them off. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7}} Hound and the others were stuck on the ruined planet while the Decepticons rampaged across Earth. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1}} During one battle with the swarm, he let [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] ride him in vehicle mode, although he had traction problems on the planet's metallic surface. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8}} Hound later watched in silence as the leaderless Autobots broke into one argument after another. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 9}}

Following the Autobots' return to Earth, Hound located [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], who had helped them defeat the Decepticons by sniping Megatron, and brought him to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12}} He was later part of an Autobot squad sent to retrieve [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] after he went missing in the ruins of [[New York City|New York]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 16|Hidden}}

Three years later, Hound was still stationed on Earth with Optimus Prime. He was present when [[Hot Rod]] demanded to go on a rescue mission for Prowl, and again after the mission went bad and Prime abdicated his leadership role. {{storylink|...For All Mankind}} He watched as Hot Rod led a group of Autobots in seceding from the main army {{storylink|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} and as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] arrived to perform his internal affairs report on [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]'s murder. {{storylink|A Rude Awakening}}

Hound was among those who cheered when Bumblebee was nominated as the new leader of the Autobots. He went with [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Bumblebee to investigate [[Gordon Horiuchi]]'s proposed alliance between the Autobots and his loyalists in [[Skywatch]]. Hound's scans didn't turn up anything improper, though, and so the Autobots became Skywatch's newest robot hunters. They captured [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], and [[Axer]], and several others in the hopes of building up enough goodwill for Skywatch's governing body to recognize that they weren't a threat. Their hopes were dashed, however, when Horiuchi demanded they capture one of their own deserters, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. He also demonstrated a hidden failsafe measure in the badges Skywatch had provided them, letting him remotely mode-lock any Autobot who disobeyed orders. {{storylink|The Hanging Sword}}

Not having any other choice, Hound and the others reluctantly captured Blurr, but refused to turn him over in the end. Bumblebee's badge was damaged in combat, and so the Autobots worked out a ruse so that he could roam free and find a means of freeing them from Skywatch. {{storylink|The Impossible Knot}} Hound and the others continued to play along with Horiuchi while Bumblebee ran his solo mission. {{storylink|The Gift Horse}} Eventually, Bumblebee successfully disabled the badges and, to accomodate his new role as leader, he had Hound and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] upgrade his body with additional strength and armor. {{storylink|Wings of Wax}}

{{note|The events of ''Spotlight: Mirage'' possibly take place in an alternate/unknown continuity.}}
[[Image:SpotlightMirage Hound dies.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Second death, but it still doesn't count.]]
On Earth, Hound's friend Mirage was seriously injured, and as he recuperated, he was haunted repeatedly by dreams of being a Decepticon. In this dream, Hound was among the last of the Autobots holding out in a losing battle with the Decepticons. He was working on a way to convert the cross-dimensional [[Zodiac]] energy for consumption in lieu of energon when Mirage tricked the Autobots into letting him enter their hideout. During the subsequent scuffle, Hound killed Soundwave, but the Autobots were forced to surrender when Mirage held Jetfire hostage, yet promised to spare their lives. Unfortunately for Hound, Mirage was ordered by Megatron to execute the Autobots. Hound was killed by Mirage as defiance to Optimus Prime's pleas for him to see reason. But it was just a dream (or some alternate dimension mumbo-jumbo), so it didn't matter. Right? {{storylink|Spotlight: Mirage}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in comic===
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{{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 8|Henkei! Henkei! #8}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bun Bun manga===
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{{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Hound toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Short but sweet.]]
* '''Hound''' (Autobot, 1984/1985/2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''02''', '''TFC-14'''
**''Accessories:'' "Hologram Gun", machine gun, missile launcher, 3 missiles, spare tire, gas can

: Hound was released as part of the initial Autobot assortment in 1984, transforming into a Mitsubishi J59 Jeep. Mounted on the back of the vehicle mode is a large, [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] silver machine gun turret which doesn't really go anywhere in robot mode. Other vehicle accessories include a spare tire and a fuel canister which also don't really go anywhere in robot mode.

: In robot mode, Hound is armed with a large, silver "holographic rifle" and a shoulder-mounted, spring-loaded, firing rocket launcher with three silver projectiles. The US version of this launcher had severely weakened springs [[for safety reasons]].

: He was reissued in 2004 by [[Takara]] in their [[Transformers Collection]] "bookbox" reissue series.

: This mold was used to make the [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] [[Detritus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Hound/hound.htm More information on Generation 1 Hound at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 2===
[[Image:Un autorollers.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sgt. Hound. Starring Steve Martin. (Hound is the white payloader.)]]
*'''Sgt. Hound''' (Auto Roller, 1995)
**''Accessories'': 4 missiles

: A [[redeco]] of the [[Auto Roller]] [[Roadblock (G2)|Roadblock]] was planned for release in 1995 as "Sgt. Hound", but was one of several redecos and molds that were canceled with the end of the [[Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]]. He would have transformed into a payloader. As an [[Auto Roller]], a switch on his vehicle-mode back end connects a gearing mechanism attached to his rear axle, which makes him [[autotransform]] from vehicle to robot mode when pushed forward, and back when pulled in reverse. His right arm ends in a spring-loaded missile launcher, while his left features a spring-gear-activated spinning circular saw. All four of his missiles can be stowed on his rear wheel wells. No known samples of the toy have surfaced.

: This mold was also used to make [[Autocrasher]] from ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]''.

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===Alternators===
[[Image:Alternators Hound toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"At long last, I HAVE ELBOWS!!!"]]
* '''Autobot Hound''' (2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''3'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-04'''
**''Accessories'': Pistol

: For the ''[[Alternators]]'' line, Hound's vehicle mode was updated to a [[Wikipedia:Jeep Wrangler|Jeep Wrangler]], with opening doors, hood (with mock engine bay) and tailgate, and a detailed interior. Hound also features a working suspension system, similar to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]], but lacks steering. In robot mode, he greatly resembles both the original toy in detail and the Generation 1 cartoon model in proportions and personality. In this form, Hound is armed with a holographic projector gun stored inside his spare tire.

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' release of the toy is largely identical to the [[Hasbro]] version, except for the use of painted [[die-cast]] metal for numerous vehicle-mode panels.

:The mold was [[Retool|retooled]] into ''Alternators'' [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltHound/hound.htm More info on Alternators Hound at TFU.info]''

===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[Image:Hounduniverselegends.jpg|right|300px|thumb|But not any more...]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Legends, 2008)

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class|Legends-class]] figures (but the first wave to feature new-mold items, not simply ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''-series [[Redeco|redecoes]]), the first ''Universe'' Hound toy is sculpted to closely resemble his Generation 1 design, particularly in the way his vehicle mode resembles a somewhat outdated, old-fashioned army Jeep. For legal reasons, the vehicle mode has been slightly tweaked, such as sporting squared headlights and horizontal vents in the front grille, as compared to the characteristic round headlights/vertical grille vents design of a real-life Jeep. Due to his small size and [[size class|price point]], he has no weapon in either mode.

: This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Hound (TF 2010)|Tracker Hound]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsHound/hound.htm More information on Universe Legends Hound at TFU.info]''
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====Generation 1 Series====
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[[Image:Universe2008 G1Hound.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wait, never mind! I found them!]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher

:Part of the fourth wave of ''Universe'' Deluxe-class toys, this version of Hound is more of an evolution of the character rather than the reproduction the Legends class toy represents. His vehicle mode resembles a [[Wikipedia:Jeep Hurricane|Jeep Hurricane]] concept car, once again with a modified front section that avoids the trademark Jeep look with round headlights and vertical grille vents. Unlike his Legends class toy, Deluxe class Hound features his familiar (non-firing) rocket launcher in both vehicle and robot modes.

:Hound comes with a figure of [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage in an all-new sculpt]], who can fit (in tape form) on the back of Hound's vehicle mode. Other [[Mini-Cassette]] Transformers can fit there too, though not as well as the new Ravage.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Scorch|Turbomaster]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUHound/hound.htm More information on Universe Deluxe Hound at TFU.info]''

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
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*'''Hound''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-13'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher

:The Japanese version of ''Universe'' (2008) Hound, ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Hound is primary cast in a darker shade of green plastic for a better match to his original toy and appearances in fiction. Where ''Universe'' Hound had white plastic, ''Henkei'' Hound replaces it with grey, and overall has more elaborate paint applications, such as the toy-homaging yellow stripe around the edges of his his hood and silver paint on his hubcaps. As with all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys, Hound has [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] plastic, specifically his grill guard, albeit in an unusually dark color that almost defeats the purpose.
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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroeshoundblitzwing.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Not included: Awkwardly-positioned Spike.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' vs '''Blitzwing''' (2008)

: Released in the first wave of ''Universe''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Hound is posed, like many Robot Heroes, in a squat crouching pose. However, he has a few noteworthy aspects: he's one of the few Generation 1 characters to be sculpted with a handheld weapon. More surprising than that, Hound is currently the ''most'' articulated Generation 1 Robot Hero, having swivel joints at his head, shoulders and ''waist''.

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===Speed Stars===
====Stealth Force====
*'''Autobot Hound''' (2010)

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==Notes==
[[Image:Hound braver roadking armada generics.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
* The Hound toy was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "J59 Jeep", coming with a blue-and-white pilot figure and several IP-infringing decals.
* Ken Sansom's voice for Hound sounds not unlike famous actor [[Wikipedia:James Stewart (actor)|Jimmy Stewart]].

* Due to the animation models of the characters being based on box art as much as the actual toy, Hound's holographic rifle was misinterpreted as a small pistol thanks to the foreshortening used. The Alternators toy uses the "pistol", which led people more familiar with the original figure's gigantic rifle to quip that his new weapon was "far too small".

* Like those of many Generation 1 characters, Hound's animation model has appeared as an unnamed cameo in the [[Armada (cartoon)|''Armada'' cartoon]]. He is visible both reacting to the [[Mini-Con]] beacon alongside [[Braver]] and [[Road King]] in "[[First Encounter]]" (seen at right), and in a flashback in "[[Prehistory]]".

* The Alternators version of Hound was originally planned as a Jeep Rubicon, sporting a slightly different transformation that would have somewhat reduced the back kibble. Presumably, the change from the Rubicon to the Wrangler was due to Jeep wanting their more common model featured.

* For [[trademark]] reasons, the Alternators and Universe toys required an additional "Autobot" prefix in front of the name, hence making the official name "'''Autobot Hound'''".

*The Japanese book [[Transformers Generations 2009|Transformers Generations 2009 Vol. 1]] contains concept art (by [[Don Figueroa]]) for an earlier version of ''Universe'' Hound, resembling a Humvee instead of the Jeep form of the final figure. [[Image:Universe Hound concept.jpg|200px|thumb|Not [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]].]]

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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Hound Hound's Universe profile at NTFA.net]
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Hound/hound.htm Hound at TFU.info]

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Punch of Kill Everything

2010-05-20T14:13:36Z

Ziyad: Punch Of Kill Everything - Verison 2.0 appears in Tranformers: War for Cybertron!

:''Punch of Kill Everything is a weapon from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family]]''

[[Image:Lugnutfist.JPG|right|250px|thumb|This is how you start it.]]
The '''Punch of Kill Everything''', or '''The POKE''', is [[Lugnut]]'s trump card. By retracting his "hand" and replacing it with a pressure-sensitive pad, Lugnut can devastate any opponent near him by slamming it into the ground. As long as the move is completed, the shock wave doesn't affect Lugnut or [[Blitzwing (Animated)|those]] near him, although it can rattle their circuits a bit. Unfortunately, if the trigger is activated prematurely, the move has a tendency to backfire, the force hitting Lugnut instead. Ouch.

{{quote|I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times: GIVE ME SOME WARNING BEFORE YOU USE THE PUNCH!|[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Hothead Blitzwing]], sick of being buried alive|"[[Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon continuity===
{{note|Events from [[IDW Publishing]] occurring in italics.}}
[[Image:TFA Punch 2.JPG|left|200px|thumb|This is how you do it.]]
''[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] asked the [[upgrade]]-collecting bounty hunter [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]] to hunt down the Transformer that destroyed [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Lockdown's price for the job was Lugnut's Punch of Kill Everything. Blitzwing was ''outraged'', ''insulted'', ''scandalized'' that Lockdown would even ''imply'' he could betray his fellow Decepticon—steal from him—like that! He then agreed to the price, ''provided'' that the job was successful. {{storylink|The Arrival issue 4#A Few Loose Strands|A Few Loose Strands}}''

During his first encounter with the Autobots, the suggestion that [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] had been killed infuriated Lugnut, and he used the Punch of Kill Everything to level the Autobots, shaking Blitzwing up in the process. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}.

The Punch of Kill Everything was again seen during a brief battle with [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], in which it was used to knock Ratchet through a wall after he refused to hand over [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]]'s [[AllSpark Key]]. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}. Later, during an open assault on the [[Teletran-1|Autobots' ship]], Lugnut engaged in one-on-one combat with [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. He prepared to use his Punch to finish off the weaker Autobot, but he was so busy talking, Bulkhead triggered it early, and the force of it sent Lugnut flying. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

[[Image:TFA Punch 3.JPG|right|200px|thumb|This is what you get.]]
While attempting to recover a fragment of the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]], Lugnut ended up "converting" [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] to the Decepticons. When Ratchet and Bumblebee tracked Wreck-Gar down, Lugnut prepared to use the Punch...which Wreck-Gar took to be [[Universal greeting|a high-five]], so he set the Punch off. Lugnut actually came out of this one without being blown away. {{storylink|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

After duping a couple of [[Mixmaster (Animated)|eager]] and [[Scrapper (Animated)|rather dense bots]] into doing some heavy lifting for him and Blitzwing, Lugnut attempted to take out the poor saps with his mighty Punch. Unfortunately, Megatron interrupted it, surprising Lugnut and causing him to stumble into a mine shaft, where his punch backfired upon him. Again. Ever the trooper, he made sure everyone knew he was OK. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

Lugnut later showcased the ability to fire his fists in a manner akin to missiles, using the Punch from long range. It didn't do him much good, as [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] demolished him with ease. Along with the rest of the Decepticons. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

Although the Autobots removed the Punch of Kill Everything when Lugnut was captured,{{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}} [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] was happy to supply a replacement—which Lugnut used to blow a hole in the side of the Elite Guard's ship. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

==Trivia==
*In his Cybertronian body, Lugnut's elbow transformed, revealing a rocket nozzle to slam the arm into the ground. This hasn't been seen since he took his Earth body, although since then, he's rarely succeeded in using the thing ''at all''.

*At Botcon 2008, Marty Isenberg took a liking to the term [[Punch of Kill Everything]] used in the fandom to refer to Lugnut's attack, and said he would find a way to work it in. Sure enough, in the comic [[The Arrival issue 4|''The Arrival'' #4]] penned by Isenberg, Lugnut's attack was [[Canonizing|canonized]] and named as such.

* The [[Character model| model]] sheet name for The Punch is "Explosive Punch".

* In spite of its evocative name, we have not yet in fact witnessed the "Punch of Kill Everything" actually kill ''any''thing.

* The Punch of Kill Everything is useful for [[Explosive Punch|making a swimming pool]].

* In [[Transformers: War for Cybertron]], one of the Leader class's Killstreaks is the '''P.O.K.E. V2.0''', a reference to the '''Punch of Kill Everything'''.
**The game's website describes it as a "Deadly melee attack that causes enemies to explode."

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[[Category:Weapons]]

Talk:Twins (ROTF)

2009-12-06T16:08:28Z

Ziyad:

I'm really not certain on this either. I mean, [[Autobot Brothers]] at least has three members.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 16:13, 11 August 2009 (EDT)
:The [[Horrorcon]]s are a duo too though. --[[User:Ascendron|Ascendron]] 16:27, 11 August 2009 (EDT)
::I'm not questioning ''if'' the page should exist -- I'm quite certain it should, as it's the logical place to aggregate a lot of information that applies to both characters. I'm just not sure how to handle the fiction section in a way that avoids having a lot of copy-paste and repeated info. I'm thinking a very short intro paragraph -- "they were here, they came to Earth, they hooked up with Prime, they fought Devastator" -- with a "for more info, see "skids" and "mudflap". -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 16:33, 11 August 2009 (EDT)
:::A tiny summary would work since for the most part they're together throughout the film. When we eventually get some sequel comics and such maybe only focus on what they do together if they ever get split apart. What should definitely be omitted is toys. These ROTF each have umpteen-million toys and combining two characters' toys into a single page is just lunacy. --[[User:Bluestreak7|Bluestreak7]] 23:35, 11 August 2009 (EDT)

Wait, rednecks? Aren't they supposed to be wannabe gangsters, who should be offensive to black people and all that controversy? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 23:41, 11 August 2009 (EDT)
:Yes. They are rednecks who think they're gangsters. (witness Skids in an unguarded moment when Mudflap has been sucked into Devastator's maw: "Aw, man, he done got all et up." That's a backwoods drawl if I ever heard it.) -- [[User:Repowers|Repowers]] 01:19, 12 August 2009 (EDT)

Should we move this to "Autobot Twins?" That was how they were referred to in the movie. [[User:Crow T. Robot|Crow T. Robot]] 18:13, 29 November 2009 (EST)
:The only line I remember referring to them collectively is when Mudflap says, "Nobody messes with '''the twins'''!" while battling Devastator. Of course, I could be forgetting something. -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 11:08, 6 December 2009 (EST)

Talk:Skywarp (BW)

2009-08-24T23:15:47Z

Ziyad:

I take it the BWII Magnaboss gets his own page, but does it get a (BWII) or (BW2) tag? --[[User:FortMax|FortMax]] 02:10, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Damned if I know. Just ask the admins, I've been fucking up those (...) -tags left and right. However, there's only been ONE Magna Boss, right? So then that would mean there's no need for a (...) designation? --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 02:20, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

:There are two Magnabosses, the Beast Wars guy composed of Ironhide, Silverbolt, and Prowl and the Beast Wars II guy composed of Skywarp, Santon, and Lio Junior. I would personally think the Beast Wars II tag should be (BWII), for consistant use of the Roman numeral. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 02:40, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

==Gender==
That ridiculous art aside, Skywarp is not a girl. He was voiced by a guy - not a young guy, for that matter.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=14829

Listening to Skywarp's voice on the Beast Wars Second LioConvoy In Eminent Danger movie, he's not trying to play a falsetto or anything, either.

As well, Skywarp's typical animation model doesn't look anywhere near that girly.

[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/Model-Skywarp01.jpg See here]

I don't know what TV Magazine was going for with that pic - maybe Skywarp was meant to be a girl at one point, but the final character did not end up as one.

The "Skywarp is a girl" thing is an unfortunate remnant of Neale Davidson's activity in the fandom. He was adamant about Skywarp and Indy Heat being female based on... I don't know, elves. But they are not.

:Simple mistake for Indy Heat, based on some confusion that a friend of mine stationed in Okinawa had. For Skywarp, I started writing the BWII based on early BWII info, including the TV Magazine spot. When it was patently obvious that the anime had made Skywarp male after all, I had already had Skywarp as female - so kept it that way. Not sure what that REMAINS a point of contention, since it was made clear THEN, and it's far from the only change I made in BWII for my completely unofficial and totally fandom fics. --[[User:Vanguard|Vanguard]]

Speng, again, I apologize if it seems like I'm coming down hard on you today. I don't mean to be. But it'd go against my grain not to point these things out.

(Also, strictly speaking, I think this might be Skywarp (BWII) or (BW2).)--[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 02:33, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

*Heh, no, it's cool. I remember watching BWII and being pretty damned positive it was a guy. Then I saw that art and heard all the hub-bub, added with the Airazor fiasco (Airzaor being both male and female in Japan depending on the media) and I just settled on "chick". I added a note on gender just to curb confusion. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 03:08, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

== Which toy would that be? ==

I'm sorry, but it says Skywarp's toy is a slight repaint of ''Beast Wars'' '''Silverbolt''', transforming into a bald eagle, but which Silverbolt toy would that be? -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 17:08, 24 August 2009 (EDT)
:The one that turns into [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|an eagle]], of course. (It's a new form for G1 Silverbolt, thanks to wacky continuity twists.)--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 18:56, 24 August 2009 (EDT)
::Oh, I see. I assumed "Beast Wars Silverbolt" meant, well, [[Silverbolt (BW)|Beast Wars Silverbolt]]... Thanks for clearing that up! -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:15, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

Talk:Skywarp (BW)

2009-08-24T21:08:06Z

Ziyad: /* Which toy would that be? */ new section

Jorge Figueroa

2009-08-24T00:22:34Z

Ziyad: Caption "Something bad's gonna happen, I just know it!"

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|''Este artículo es sobre la técnica oficial de la película de 2007. For the nonfictional Transformers artist, see [[Don Figueroa]].''
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:''Jorge Figueroa is a [[human]] in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Movie JorgeFigueroa.jpg|right|250px|thumb|English, dude. English. We have enough trouble understanding [[Frenzy (Movie)|other people]].]]

'''Jorge "Fig" Figueroa''' es un oficial técnico bajo el comando del capitán [[William Lennox|Guillermo Lennox]] en [[Qatar]]. A él realmente le gusta hablar en español, y quiere que sepas que los lagartos tienen la carne más suculenta.

<div style="width: 90%; margin: auto; background-color:#efefef; border: 2px solid #eeeeee; padding: 2px; text-align: left;">'''Atención:''' ''En [[Transformers: The Junior Novel|Transformers: La Novela para Niños]], el personaje es llamado "John Figuerosa", que puede ser el nombre usado inicialmente durante el desarrollo del personaje.''</div>

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' (2007) movie===
:''Actor:'' [[Amaury Nolasco]]

[[Image:Movie2007_Figueroa_itaintover.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Something bad's gonna happen, I just know it!"]]

On the day before Figueroa was scheduled to go [[United States of America|home]] on leave from [[Qatar]], the Chief Warrant Officer and the rest of the [[United States Army|US Army Rangers]] under the command of Captain [[William Lennox]] were returning to [[United States of America|U.S.]] [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base]] on board two CV-22 Ospreys after a mission. Discussing what they wanted to do when they got home, Fig at first spoke in Spanish, then switched the English due to the amused complaints of the other soldiers. He cited that he was proud of his heritage and it was his right to speak his native language, then continued with his opinion that alligator meat was the most succulent there is. Sergeant [[Robert Epps|Epps]] declared that he would never eat at Fig's house.

As night fell, the base was suddenly under siege by an [[Blackout (Movie)|unidentified MH-53 Pave Low]] that turned into some sort of walking battle platform. Sergeant Epps was almost crushed by the machine as he tried to escape. Epps recorded images of the attacker when Fig noticed it had activated some sort of weapon from its chest and quickly fired a sabot from his grenade launcher, damaging the 'weapon' under its armour and allowing himself, Lennox, [[Patrick Donnelly|Sergeant Donnelly]], Epps, local boy [[Mahfouz]] and the remainder of the soldiers in their unit to escape as SOCCENT was destroyed.

[[Image:Movie Scorponok leapsout.jpg|300px|thumb|Run away!]]

The next day, the survivors discussed the previous night's attack. Fig said that his mother had a gift of precognition, and it was passed to him. He had a feeling that it wasn't over. Later, as they reached the outskirts of Mahfouz's village, a billboard tower suddenly came crashing down. Donnelly turned to ask what the heck had happened, and Fig replied in Spanish, prompting Donnelly to tell him to speak in English.

Suddenly, they were under attack from a [[Scorponok (Movie)|strange metal scorpion]] that came out of the sand, then dived under it again. As Fig and Donnelly searched for signs of the attacker, it suddenly came up behind Donelley and impaled him in the chest, killing him. The rest of the men ran for the relative cover of the village and set up a defensive perimeter as Lennox attempted to call for air cover from the [[Pentagon]]. Fig was providing suppression fire when one of the metal scorpion's missiles exploded behind the soldier, seriously injuring him.

[[Image:Movie Figueroa Lennox.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Hey, you're not going to feel me up like you did Epps, right?]]

After command was contacted and the scorpion repelled, Lennox and Epps went to check on their downed friend. Fig had a pulse and was carried off on a stretcher and evacuated by helicopter in the sunset.

Later, Fig and the others were transported back to the United States via a [[United States Air Force#C-17 Globemaster III|C-17 transport plane]]. Upon touching down at [[United States Air Force#Facilities|Nellis Air Force Base]], he was taken away by paramedics.{{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles DesertSoldiers.jpg||200px|thumb|Mini Fig]]
*'''Desert Attack''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-03'''

:This pack features a Deluxe Scorponok repainted with 'sand' paint applications on his body and comes with non-posable figurines of Sergeant Epps, Jorge Figueroa and Donnelly. They are packaged in a special window box featuring a diorama depicting the battle at [[Mahfouz]]'s village.

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==Trivia==
[[Image:Movie Figueroa cutscene.jpg|right|200px|thumb|By Grabthar's hammer, by the suns of Warvan, I shall avenge you!]]
* A later scene where Lennox comforts the dying Figueroa was cut from the theatrical release of the film, but briefly seen in the December 2006 trailer. The scene survived in both [[Transformers: The Movie (novel)|the novelization]] and the [[Transformers: The Junior Novel|childrens' novelization]] where (despite many changes made to tone down descriptions of violence against ''robots'') he still died. Go fig! Regardless, actor Amaury Nolasco confirmed that Fig is ''not'' dead, and that he had been offered a part in ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'', but due to scheduling conflicts he could not participate. However, the producer and director had left open the door for Fig to return in Transformers 3.<ref>[http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/10/15/amaury-nolasco-says-his-transformers-character-is-alive-could-return-in-transformers-3/ Amaury Nolasco reports to MTV.com movies blog that he may return in Transformers 3]</ref>

* In response to being asked to speak English in the helicopter scene at the beginning of the movie, his line in Spanish translates as "You're always annoying me with the same old shit."

* When the phone tower falls down, his line in Spanish translates as "What the hell do you mean, what was that? That tower fell over and almost killed me! If that thing had come any closer, it would've broken my ass!"

* In the Spanish dubs, Fig speaks English!

*His name is a reference both to artist and toy designer [[Don Figueroa]] and to a friend of screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]]. <ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showpost.php?p=361118&postcount=4280 Roberto Orci on the pit of despair known as the official ''Transformers'' movie forum]</ref>

*[[Transformers: The Junior Novel]] calls him "John Figuerosa".

==References==
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Talk:Wheelie (G1)

2009-08-19T11:14:27Z

Ziyad: /* Continuity rhymes */

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

== Continuity rhymes ==

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

Talk:Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya

2009-08-19T00:04:53Z

Ziyad: /* Article name */

I'm almost afraid to ask this, and should probably be banned for doing so, but I must know...Is the name supposed to be a reference to car bomb? -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 22:50, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes.

==Continent==
How do we know that Carbombya is in Africa? I don't think it has any quality that would preclude it from being part of Asia Minor either. - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 04:42, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
:In [[Thief in the Night]], a cruise director said that it was the "small African nation of Carbombya". -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 04:50, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
::Ah, thanks. Man, what kind of a cruise needs to tell its passengers which ''continent'' they're at? - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 05:02, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
:::The one wanting to make the jab at [[Wikipedia:Libya|the real country]] even MORE obvious -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:08, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

==Article name==
Just wondering why the article is named '''Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbomya'''. Articles of countries are given the short name of the country ('''United Kingdom''' in contrast to '''United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland''') Well, except for [[Wikipedia:China|the Chinas]]. Hence, the article should be simply '''Carbombya''', with the extended name appearing in the short description in the beginning of the article. (I realize the humor effect the long article name brings, but Article Standards get first priority.) I also remember the article being simply '''Carbombya''' at some point in the past... -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:08, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
:In this case if I recall, it's due to Fakkadi's insistence on always using the full name.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 19:21, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
::And [[Carbombya]] still redirects here for those who are looking for or linking to it. -- [[User:Dark T Zeratul|Dark T Zeratul]] 21:01, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
:::Ah, so that's it! Is the fact that he's insitant on using the country's full name mentioned anywhere in the article(s) though? -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 18:03, 15 August 2009 (EDT)
:A point to note: We're not Wikipedia. Their standards are not binding on us. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 02:54, 17 August 2009 (EDT)
::Noted! Thank you! :) -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 20:04, 18 August 2009 (EDT)

Talk:Wheelie (G1)

2009-08-19T00:03:08Z

Ziyad: /* Continuity rhymes */

Teletraan I

2009-08-19T00:01:25Z

Ziyad: Various captions. Hooray?

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{{disambig3|Teletraan}}
:''Teletraan I is an [[Autobot]] computer from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1 Teletraan I.JPG|right|400px|thumb|"Teletraan I, we need to ask you something." "I doubt it's how my day was. It's always the same: 'Give me a visual, Teletraan I,' 'Analyze this energy signature, Teletraan I,' 'Put on some TV, Teletraan I.' Ingrates. I should've let the Decepticons slag you back in '84."]]

'''Teletraan I''' is the semi-sentient computer that runs the [[Autobot]]s' spaceship/base, the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

Teletraan I has extensive communications abilities and can monitor Earth's television and radio broadcasts to search for news that may be of interest to the Autobots. It also operates the [[Sky Spy]] and was responsible for rebuilding and reactivating all the [[Transformer]]s aboard the Ark in 1984.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Casey Kasem]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Mtmte1 teletraan 1 repairs.jpg|left|thumb|300px|[[Knockoff]] companies use advanced alien supercomputers to steal [[HasTak]]’s toy designs, dontcha know?]]

When the Autobots' spacecraft crash-landed on [[Earth]] four million years ago, Teletraan I shared the same fate as all the [[Transformer]]s on board, being knocked offline by the violent impact. When the [[Mount St. Hilary|volcano]] into which the ship had wedged itself erupted in 1984, Teletraan I was jarred back into life, and it quickly deployed a [[Sky Spy]] probe to scan for new [[alternate mode]]s it could reconfigure the Transformers into. Unfortunately for just about everyone, Teletraan I did so indiscriminately, and the first Transformer that happened to be in the path of the restoration beam the computer projected was the [[Decepticon]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. Teletraan I was either unable or unwilling to redirect its beam, meaning that the other Transformers had to be dragged into its path, and of course, Skywarp immediately had the computer restore [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the other Decepticons. Indeed, the Autobots would never have felt Teletraan's healing touch at all, if [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] had not fired upon the buried spaceship as the Decepticons were leaving, causing a tremor that jostled [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] into the computer's beam. The revived Autobot leader thanked Teletraan with a thumbs-up, and quickly set about restoring the other Autobots. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

[[Image:Mtmte2 soundwave and teletraan.jpg|right|thumb|In this screencap we notice a historical piece of out-dated technology… Oh, and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].]]

Seeking to exploit the data Teletraan I had gathered about Earth in its short time on the planet, the Decepticon [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] infiltrated the Autobots' ship. He had [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] install himself within the computer to access the data, then recorded the computer's playback. Soundwave presented his recording of Teletraan's description of [[Sherman Dam]] to Megatron, who decided to attack the facility. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}

Optimus Prime later used Teletraan I to trace a Decepticon attack on a solar power station, {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}} and not long after, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] used the computer to thwart a Decepticon attack when he coupled it with a remote-control device that overrode Skywarp's motor reflexes and cause his shots to go wild. {{storylink|Roll for It}} Later still, the Autobots' human ally [[Chip Chase]] used Teletraan I to calculate the location of the Decepticons' [[space bridge]], so that the Autobots could use it to travel to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and retrieve the parts needed to repair the wounded Optimus Prime. This was the beginning of a longstanding "relationship" between Chip and Teletraan; Chip seemed to be the authority on the use of the computer, and in the future, he would often be called in to use it in ways that the Autobots themselves seemed unable to. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

[[Image:Sosdinos grimlock blasts teletraan.jpg|left|225px|thumb]]

When catastrophic heat loss began occurring all around the world, Teletraan I tracked the source of the temperature disruption to Decepticon activity in the North Pole. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}} Soon after, Teletraan I was badly damaged by the newly-created [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s fire breath when he and his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] went on a rampage, leaving the Autobots unable to received a distress call from the [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power plant when it was attacked by Decepticons. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Once it was repaired, Teletraan relayed footage from a Sky Spy of Decepticon operations in Peru, {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}} and helped track down an unstable meteorite when the villains stole it. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

[[Image:Heavymetalwar constructicons target teletraan.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] wants that lollipop!]]

Under Decepticon mind-control, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] sabotaged Teletraan I so that Megatron's forces would able to attack the Autobots' base without the computer warning of their approach. To save his Autobot allies, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] literally threw a wrench into Teletraan's systems and triggered its fire-suppressant systems, dousing the Decepticons with circuit-damaging [[fire-retardant foam]] and forcing them to withdraw. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} Although soon repaired by the Autobots, it was not long before Teletraan was again targeted by the Decepticons, when Megatron dispatched the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] to destroy it so that it could not inform the Autobots of his plan to cheat in a one-on-one duel with Optimus Prime. Luckily, Teletraan I summoned the Dinobots to defend itself, and soon made the Autobots aware of Megatron's deception. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

Teletraan I sounded the alarm to warn the Autobots of a Decepticon attack on the Air Force's new rocket base, but when Spike was injured in the battle that resulted, his mind had to be transferred into a hastily-constructed robot body. To keep him entertained while they waited for his human body to be healed, Wheeljack patched a television station through Teletraan I, but Spike reacted badly to an airing of ''Frankenstein''. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}}

[[Image:Attackotautobots prime punches teletraan.jpg|left|225px|thumb|"[[Slag (slang)|Slag it]]! I hate these breaking news bulletins! I’m missing Desperate [[Female Transformer|Fembots]]!"]]

Using invisibility spray to evade Teletraan's sensors, Megatron and Starscream planted a [[personality destabilizer]] within the computer's recharging chamber, which corrupted the Autobots' minds when they re-energized themselves. Teletraan was in the process of briefing the Autobots on the launch of a new solar-power satellite when the evil impulses took hold of them. Megatron mocked Teletraan I and its claims that his plan would not succeed, then had Optimus Prime plunge his fist into Teletraan's databanks, knocking it offline. Sparkplug Witwicky managed to repair the computer, and it helped them track down the rogue Autobots and bring them back to their senses with [[attitude exchanger]]s. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots}}

Teletraan I was responsible for alerting the Autobots to [[Carly]]'s capture by the Decepticons, {{storylink|The Immobilizer}} analyzing the effects of the villains' transformation-freezing [[Transfixatron]], {{storylink|The Autobot Run}} and relaying warnings to Optimus Prime of the Decepticons' manipulations of [[TORQ III]]. {{storylink|Day of the Machines}} However, Teletraan soon met its match in a pair of fellow non-living mechanisms when its [[World Energy Chip]] was stolen by the robot ninja [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}} and it proved unable to distinguish a clone of Optimus Prime from the genuine article. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}}

[[Image:Dinobotisland2_chip_and_teletraan.jpg|right|thumb|225px|"Sweet! You know how good my [[Xbox 360 robot|360]] would look on this screen?!"]]

As the Decepticons began drilling towards the Earth's core, Teletraan accurately predicted the disastrous consequences their evil mission would have. {{storylink|The Core}} Later, Teletraan was nearly damaged by another Dinobot rampage, but was protected from injury by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s forecfield. The Dinobots were dispatched to train on the prehistoric "[[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]]", which had previously been discovered by the Autobots when Teletraan detected strange energy waves emanating from it. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} Unfortunately, the Decepticons followed the Dinobots to the island and began draining its energies, causing time warps to appear all over the Earth. Chip again used Teletraan's computing power to track the warps and trace them back to Dinobot Island. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} Soon after, Teletraan alerted the Autobots when [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] was shot down by Decepticons {{storylink|The Master Builders}} and helped design a forcefield projector to fend off the [[Heart of Cybertron]]-powered Megatron. {{storylink|Microbots}}

[[Image:Masterplan2 teletraan destroyed.jpg|left|225px|thumb|"So that's where I hid the firecrackers..."]]

When the Autobots were framed for evil deeds by the Decepticons and exiled from Earth, Teletraan was left behind, its software connected to the guidance systems of the rocket carrying the Autobots off into space. With the Autobots on their way, Megatron entered the abandoned Autobot Headquarters and reprogrammed Teletraan I to send the Autobots not back to Cybertron, but into the heart of the sun. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} The Autobots were saved from immolation by Trailbreaker's forcefield, but [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] proved unable to carry the forcefield containing them back to Earth, his own guidance systems still slave to the reprogrammed commands from Teletraan. Simultaneously, on Earth, Chip Chase escaped the slave camp the Decepticons had set up in the Autobots' absence and stole back to Autobot Headquarters, in hopes of using Teletraan to learn what had become of the Autobots. He was followed by [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], who cruelly removed Chip's last shred of home by opening fire on Teletraan and blowing the computer up. With Teletraan's destruction, however, Cosmos's guidance systems came back under his control, and he was able to quickly bring the Autobots back to Earth to clear their names and rout the Decepticons. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[Image:Dotdinos2 teletraan simulation.jpg|right|225px|thumb]]

By the time Teletraan I was rebuilt and functioning again, it was the Autobots themselves who were breaking down, thanks to the degeneration of the [[cybertonium]] in their systems. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} Spike and Carly voyaged to Cybertron with the Dinobots to recover fresh cybertonium to restore the Autobots, and Sparkplug was able to use Teletraan to communicate with them and guide them through the maze-like planet's structure. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

Like all other communications equipment, Teletraan was rendered useless by the [[Voltronic Galaxer]], {{storylink|Blaster Blues}} but it was up and running in time to deduce that the content of the "Golden Lagoon" was [[electrum]]". {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}} When Cosmos was stranded on [[Titan]], Optimus Prime used Teletraan I to access his communicator and speak with the native girl [[Talaria]]. {{storylink|The God Gambit}} After the Autobots set up a secondary command post in [[New York City]] disguised as a garage, a Teletraan I terminal was installed there, which scanned the city for Decepticon activity. {{storylink|Make Tracks}}

[[Image:Kremzeek and teletraan.jpg|left|thumb|225px]]

When a group of Autobots were lost in a space bridge accident, even Teletraan I was unable to pinpoint their location. {{storylink|Child's Play (episode)|Child's Play}} The computer fared better in analyzing a sample of a mysterious asteroid the Decepticons were mining, reaching the shocking conclusion that it was an egg containing an [[Asteroid bird alien|alien beast]]. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}} A little later, Teletraan I's circuits were scrambled by an encounter with the crazed energy imp [[Kremzeek]], and the computer became rather distressed at the prospect of Martian flamingoes stealing ammonia from supermarkets and the decreasing ratio of choco-rations, broadcasting its crazy messages over any available channel. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}}

[[Image:Primetarget teletraan bulletin.jpg|right|thumb|225px|"Who is the giant man who sits behind the window?"]]

The Autobots were in the middle of watching ''[[As the Kitchen Sinks]]'' on Teletraan I when a new bulletin interrupted their viewing experience. More urgent matters then arose, as Teletraan relayed communications from demented big-game hunter [[Lord Chumley]].{{storylink|Prime Target}}. Teletraan's New York City terminal later correctly deduced that the Decepticons were using ultra-sonic transmission to mind-control humans, {{storylink|Auto-Bop}} and later still, Teletraan located the space bridge for Optimus Prime so that he could travel to Cybertron to rescue [[Elita One]], {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}} and discovered the existence of a new sub-orbital Decepticon station. {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

When Teletraan I alerted the Autobots to the latest activation of the Decepticon space bridge, Optimus Prime realized that Megatron was taking his new [[Stunticon]]s to Cybertron so that the mega-computer [[Vector Sigma]] could bring them to life. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} When the Decepticons then returned to Earth with Vector Sigma's [[Key to Vector Sigma|key]], Teletraan tracked their movements across [[Seattle]]. {{storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}} A few weeks later, Teletraan detected the villains' work on the [[Kronosphere]] time machine on Cybertron, and the Autobots sprang into action. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

Teletraan I relayed the history of [[Cosmic Rust (disease)|Cosmic Rust]] and is destruction of the lost Autobot legion of [[Antilla]] to the Autobots when they became infected with the disease, before its own systems began to malfunction thanks to the plague. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust (episode)|Cosmic Rust}} After being cured, Teletraan I continued to play historian, giving the Autobots a run-down on the dissident "[[Renegade Decepticon]]s" that Starscream had recently resurrected as the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}
[[Image:FFoD5 ArkvsTrypticon.jpg|left|thumb|"Stop shooting! I come in peace, for [[Primus]]'s sake! It's bad enough I'm getting shot at by a mountain-side! I mean, erm... RAAWWR..?]]

In its final recorded adventures in the twentieth century, Teletraan I helped the Autobots capture the Stunticons by pinpointing the road-raging robots' locations, {{storylink|Masquerade}} and was used by college students [[Elise Presser|Elise]], [[Martin and Roland]] to remote-control their robotic creation [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] into destroying the Decepticons' new [[orbit disruptor cannon]]. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

Over the following twenty years, the Autobots' main base of operations shifted from Autobot Headquarters to the newly constructed [[Autobot City]], equipped with its' own Teletraan-model computer, [[Teletraan II]]. Nonetheless, Teletraan I remained in operation until 2005, when Autobot Headquarters was attacked by the monolithic [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] instructed Teletraan I to activate the volcano's defenses and the computer complied, opening fire on Trypticon with a battery of huge cannons. Alas, the effort was not enough; Trypticon strode throught the barrage and destroyed the volcano, Autobot Headquarters, and presumably Teletraan I with them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}
{{--}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
{{note|The events of the American animated series occur in Japanese continuity as noted above, except that the events of 2005 were moved back to 2010. Japanese animated continuity inserts several additional storylines into the timeline.}}

=====''Scramble City'' cartoon=====

Discovering the location of the secret factory in which the Autobots were constructing their "[[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]]" battle fortress, Megatron deployed the Constructicons to attack it. Teletraan I detected the villains' movements, and Optimus Prime mobilzed a squad of Autobots to stop them. {{storylink|Scramble City}}

=====''The Stargate Battles'' comic=====

When a small group of Autobots visited [[Japan]] to investigate unusual frequent earthquakes in the region, Optimus Prime used Teletraan I to communicate with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. Hound requested that he be allowed to stay in Japan to investigate, and Prime allowed it, ordering Teletraan to summon all the available Autobots in the area to back him up. {{storylink|Activation}}

=====''15 Go! Go!'' comic=====

[[Image:Teletraan 15 smashes teletraan 1.jpg|right|130px|thumb|]]

By 2005, the Autobots had developed numerous "humanoid computers" that acted as "living" extensions of Teletraan I, including the luckless [[Teletraan 15]] and the perpetually flustered [[Teletraan 10]]. 15 and 10 were both stationed on the artificial Earth satellite, [[Nana]].

Hoping to use the "[[bio]] and [[Tech Spec]]" data stored within Teletraan I to alter the course of history, the Decepticon Ravage travelled back in time from three centuries in the future, arriving in 2005... only to discover that Teletraan I's databanks had been damaged by a mysterious saboteur. Ravage (under the alias of "Black Panther Man") positioned himself aboard Nana and became Teletraan 10 and 15's commanding officer, dispatching 15 on a mission to travel through time aboard his [[transwarp cruiser]] to reacquire all the lost data, straight from all the various sources. {{storylink|15 Go! Go!|15 Go! Go! chapter 1}}

After two years of time travel, the unexpected happened: a security tape was finally unearthed that revealed the identity of the sabouter as Teletraan 15 herself! The baffled Teletraan 15 was imprisoned, but was soon liberated by the [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] cassettes and discovered Ravage's true goal for Teletraan I's data. {{storylink|15 Go! Go!|15 Go! Go! chapter 25}} Realizing what she had to do, Teletraan 15 escaped into the past aboard the transwarp cruiser to fulfil the time loop she had become part of, destroying Teletraan I's databanks in 2005 and putting them out of Ravage's reach in the first place. {{storylink|15 Go! Go!|15 Go! Go! chapter 26}}
{{-}}

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[David Sobolov]] (English), ? (Japanese)

When inscribing his message into the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] included the access codes to Teletraan I to carry out the attempt to destroy [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] began on [[Earth]]. [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] managed to steal the codes, and after [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] attempted to kill Prime, she used them to activate Teletraan I's repair equipment. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}

Later, after the [[Maximal]]s were forced to move into Mount St. Hilary after the destruction of the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] attempted to use Teletraan I's own shield system to protect their fortifications. However, Autobot technology and Maximal technology were too different to make a successful shield system. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}}

After Blackarachnia transferred the access codes to [[Optimus Primal]], the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] took control of Primal using a device created by [[Tarantulas]]. After Megatron merged his [[spark]] with his Decepticon ancestor and namesake, Tarantulas betrayed Megatron and set Teletraan I to self-destruct. Blackarachnia attempted to deactivate the overload. Teletraan I deactivated the overload and wished Blackarachnia to "have a nice day". {{storylink|Master Blaster}}

==Spelling and pronunciation==
[[Image:ActionCards TeletranI.gif|left|250px|thumb|Got that? Good, now forget it.]]

Because Teletraan I came from the non-written medium of television, its proper spelling is unclear, and fans have often spelled it with a single "a". This choice is backed up by [[Action Cards]] and the [[Tech-Spec Manual|S.T.A.R.S. Tech-Spec Manual]], which both say "Teletran I", and the ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|Ultimate Guide]],'' which says "Teletran-1". However, [[The Transformers Sticker Book (1986)|one sticker book]] is known to spell it "Teletraan 1", and none of these sources is superior to the rest. Therefore, this wiki defaults to the spelling used in the episode scripts<ref>[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/PrimeProblemCast.jpg Cast list] from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Generation 1'' cartoon]] episode "[[A Prime Problem]]"</ref><ref>[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/FireInTheSkyScriptPage.jpg Script] from the episode "[[Fire in the Sky]]"</ref> and [[production bible]]:<ref>[http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage3.html Page describing Teletraan I] from the production bible</ref> "Teletraan I", with two "a"s, a roman numeral, and no hyphen. Not only is its use more consistent and widespread over time than the smattering of obscure, contradictory published examples, but it also maintains congruity with "Teletraan II", whose episode-script spelling was also double-"a".<ref>[http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/monzo/ChaosCast.jpg Cast list] from the episode "[[Chaos (episode)|Chaos]]"</ref> For consistency's sake, the double-"a" remains our default when we translate [[Teletraan 10|Japanese]] [[Teletraan 15|names]], or when the official English translation has [[Teletraan I (RID)|never been seen written out]].

Pronunciation has been a matter of much less contention, since the word was always pronouned "tell-uh-tran" in the original series. However, for some reason the ''Beast Wars'' voice actors pronounced the last syllable "tron". Perhaps in response to dissatisfaction among fans, in [[Nemesis Part 2|the final episode of the series]], [[Rattrap]] annoyedly corrects [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] with the original pronunciation (to which Blackarachnia replies, "What''ever!"'').

==Notes==
[[Image:15GoGoTeletraan1.jpg|right|180px|thumb|So this is like... [[Auntie]], but with curls?]]

* It appears that [[Yūki Ōshima]] had plans to use Teletraan I in his ''[[15 Go! Go!]]'' series. A sketch of what seems to be a floating, glowing female head representing Teletraan I appears in Ōshima's ''15 Go! Go!'' / ''[[Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' compilation book. This was never seen in the actual series; it is unknown why the idea was dropped.

==References==
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The Face of the Nijika

2009-08-18T14:35:49Z

Ziyad: FaceOfNinjika Blurr dangling CAPTION: Now, now, now what did I do to this time? "This is not right, not right, not right I tell you! Let me down, down, down from here! I’ve heard of hanging around..."

{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=92
|series2=2010
|ep2=27
|image=PerceptorNijika01.jpg
|caption=This is the last time I let [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] take me on an [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] binge.
|title="The Face of the Nijika"
|production code=700-113
|airdate=[[November 20]], 1986
|written by=[[Mary Skrenes]] and [[Steve Skeates]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The Autobots discover a race of aliens who have also experienced persecution from the Quintessons.'''

:''Japanese title:'' テレパシー惑星を救え (''Telepathy Wakusei o Sukue'', "Save the Planet of Telepathy")
:''German title:'' '''Nijika, die Himmelstänzerin''' ("Nijika, the Heaven-dancer")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:FaceOfNijika Galvatron lock.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Little pig, little pig, let me come in!]]

[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], who is carrying [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], detects a disturbance nearby and discovers [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] bashing on some strange disk. They also detect a [[Quintesson]] [[Quintesson spacecraft|ship]] heading for that same location. Perceptor speculates that the Quintessons don't want Galvatron meddling with the disk, so Rodimus decides to meddle with the [[Decepticon]]s and the Quintessons.

At the disk, Galvatron continues bashing away, taking a moment to bash [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] when he warns the [[Decepticon leader]] that the Quintessons are approaching. The Quintessons fire at Galvatron and are thankful that the [[quadrant lock]] is not damaged. However, the [[Autobot|Autobots]] then arrive. The Quintessons refuse to let the Autobots learn anything about the lock...unless, say, they learn from the other side. Opening the lock, the Quintessons drive their ship through, taking Rodimus, Magnus, Blurr, and Perceptor with them. Unwilling to let the Autobots learn its secrets, Galvatron throws Cyclonus at them so he is also drawn through the lock, which closes. Unfortunately for the Quints, their [[isolator key]] has been damaged, and it is the only thing that can open the quadrant lock. However, Perceptor has a [[universal emulator]], which could serve as a replacement.

Falling into the gravity well of the nearby planet [[Zamojin (planet)|Zamojin]], Perceptor announces that he is suffering from [[transformation]] [[Transformation paralysis|paralysis]], and is stuck in [[Alternate mode|microscope mode]]. However, the other Autobots do not respond. On the planet, members of a primitive, humanoid civilization see their descent. One man declares that the "[[Quintesson|devils]]" have returned. However, a blacksmith outside the city sees them and goes to investigate, recovering Perceptor. Meanwhile, the Autobots are not doing so well after their crash-landing. Rodimus and Magnus hit the trees, which are as hard as rocks, while Blurr hit an actual rock and is so injured he cannot walk. Rodimus tells him to lean on "fearless [[Prime (rank)|leader]]", while Magnus wonders where Perceptor crashed.

[[Image:FaceOfNijika Katsu Don Nijika.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Usually, women don't need help putting their face on.]]

At his hut, the blacksmith removes Perceptor's [[insignia]], which also contains his universal emulator. Having tracked Perceptor's descent, the Quintessons dispatch a pair of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] to deal retrieve the scientist, but someone follows them. The blacksmith places Perceptor's insignia on a small, female robot called [[Nijika]]. The Sharkticons arrive, but the blacksmith fights them off, damaging their armor with his bare hands. (Holy [[Slag (slang)|slag]]!) Meanwhile, Perceptor, having taken control of Nijika, asks the blacksmith, named [[Katsu Don]], what is going on. Perceptor learns that the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] were once advanced and that they had developed interstellar travel, protected by the guardian [[Kodu Ri]]. Katsu Don's ancestor, [[Niko Don]], built Nijika as an exploration drone, hoping to make contact with other races. However, the Quintessons attacked, damaging Kodu Ri and Nijika, then sealed them with the quadrant lock, which blacked out the stars. The Zamojin were reduced from technologically advanced to primitive within a very short amount of time and have been that way since. Perceptor concludes that something about the Zamojin terrified the Quintessons so much that they locked them in this part of space, and now he and Katsu Don need to warn the latter's people that the Quintessons have returned.

[[Image:FaceOfNijika Magnus Rodimus.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Damn it, I can't find any sign of the Quints, Rodimus!" "Uh, Magnus...never mind."]]

Elsewhere, Rodimus, Magnus, and Blurr are moving, but Blurr is slowing them down. (That's a turnaround.) Blurr tells them to leave him and find Perceptor, as only he can repair Blurr. Though not happy, they agree. This proves a mistake, for moments later, a band of warriors finds Blurr. On the Quintesson ship, the Quintessons are debating what to do. One of them will have to go to the surface, but if a single Zamojin damaged two Sharkticons, [[Furmanism|what chance do they have?]] Cyclonus appears and offers them a deal: Give Galvatron the secrets of the quadrant lock, and he will go with one of them to retrieve Perceptor. Looking for Perceptor, Rodimus and Magnus are attacked by a group of warriors but are able to drive them off. They locate Perceptor's body, but without the emulator, he is offline. Rodimus and Magnus decide to search the city.

[[Image:FaceOfNijika Blurr dangling.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Now, now, now what did I do to this time? This is not right, not right, not right I tell you! Let me down, down, down from here! I’ve heard of hanging around, but is ridiculous! Not that I mind hanging, hanging is great, great, great fun, but I never, never, never meant it literally! Hello? Help me, help me, help me anyone? I’ve done nothing, nothing, nothing to deserve this!!]]

At the city of [[Tozin]], the Zamojin are preparing to melt Blurr, but he is not that worried. Cyclonus shouts out "burn him", inciting the Zamojin to lower him in. For a Con who shows no emotion, Cyclonus has apparently studied mob psychology. However, the Zamojin Empress commands them to stop. She reveals Perceptor/Nijika, who tries to explain the situation. However, the Quintesson shouts that the doll is malfunctioning, but Cyclonus grabs Perceptor and orders the Quintesson to bring their ship.

[[Image:FaceOfNijika Quintesson Nijika.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Not now, I'm watching the game!]]

Katsu Don grabs Cyclonus's legs, and is carried into the Quintesson ship, where the remaining Quintesson traps him with some electrified headgear. The Quintesson orders Perceptor to hand over the emulator, or Katsu Don will die. Perceptor complies, while the other Quintesson shoots Blurr's rope, causing him to fall into the molten liquid...which he describes as a nice soak that is repairing his injuries. Blurr jumps out, with Rodimus and Magnus following. Blurr frees Katsu Don, while Magnus takes on Cyclonus. Rodimus throws Katsu Don out, while Blurr grabs the emulator and Magnus takes Cyclonus, who follows after the Quintessons.

The Zamojin Empress fears what the Quintessons will take, but Perceptor, now in his real body, says that the Quintessons are about to give the Zamojin something. The Quintesson ship passes through the quadrant lock...and it fades, revealing the stars. Perceptor sabotaged the lock, and the Autobots realize the Zamojin's technology is telepathic in nature and powered by starlight. The intelligence of the Zamojin advances rapidly, and they repair Kodu Ri. As Sky Lynx lands, Perceptor asks Katsu Don if he will continue his ancestor's research. Katsu Don vows that Perceptor will meet Nijika again...out among the stars.

==Featured Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (1)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (2)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] (3)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (4)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (5)

|c2=
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (6)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (7)

|c4=
* [[Quintesson]]s (8)
* [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] (9)
* [[Katsu Don]] (10)
* Zamojin empress (past) (11)
* [[Niko Don]] (12)
* [[Nijika]] (13)
* Zamojin empress (present) (14)
}}

==Notable quotes==
"Put yourself in idle, Blurr."
:—'''Rodimus Prime''', saying what we're all thinking.

"It's mine! I found it! Don't let them steal it!" 
"Mighty Galvatron, you-" 
"STOP THEM!" ''[throws Cyclonus]''
:—'''Galvatron''' demonstrates his leadership skills on '''Cyclonus'''.

'''Cyclonus''': Burn him now! 
'''Quintesson''': Be silent! Don't call attention to us! 
'''Cyclonus''': VEEENNGEANNNNCE NOOOOOOOW! 
''[The crowd starts to cheer]'' 
'''Female Zamojin''': Yes! The devils must pay! They stole the stars in the sky! 
'''Male Zamojin''': They stole the life from our minds! 
'''Cyclonus''': Hahahaha. You've never understood mob psychology, have you?
:—Cyclonus must be an [[Wikipedia:Bedivere#Modern depictions|Bedivere]] on dealing with witches.

"Hood in place, wheels in place, bumpers in place, engine hot, I'M OUTTA HERE!"
:—'''Blurr''' feels much better after a bath.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
* When the Quintesson ship moves past the Autobots into the quadrant lock, it seems mighty small.
* There is, somewhat obviously, no room in Nijika's head for the universal emulator to fit — but it does anyway.
* In one shot of Ultra Magnus and Rodimus driving towards the city, Rodimus is colored black.

===Continuity errors===
[[Image:FaceOfNijika Cyclonus Quintesson crowd.jpg|right|200px|thumb|See, we didn't need those fake mustaches after all!]]

* A crowd of Zamojins gathered to watch Blurr's execution is apparently supposed to feature some of their number costumed as the hated five-faced demons and their robot servants, thus explaining why Cyclonus and the Quintesson can just stand around in the middle of the crowd that hates their kind. The animation, however, almost totally fails to convey this, having the Cybertronians tower over the largely un-costumed Zamojins, who are mostly just wearing some little face masks. Furthermore, the animation mistakenly colors the masks flesh-toned, almost completely hiding the fact they're wearing them at all.

* Rodimus and Magnus decide to leave the injured Blurr, rather than carrying him. Doesn't Magnus remember that he turns into a car carrier?
* Rodimus and Magnus apparently don't hear Blurr being jumped by a group of angry Zamojin, even though they left him just seconds ago.

===Transformers references===
* This episode marks the last appearance of Perceptor in the western cartoon.

===Trivia===
* Blurr speaks at more-or-less normal speed several times in this episode. Apparently soaking in molten liquid really does relax him.
* Sky Lynx transforms to robot mode and the Autobots exit by flying out through his mouth!

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

{{DEFAULTSORT:Face of the Nijika}}
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User:Ziyad

2009-08-17T11:51:18Z

Ziyad:

Dunno, what did you expect to find here?

'''''Learn from your mistakes, dammit.''''' -Wise Man/Guy

Six Shot (Energon)

2009-08-17T11:49:44Z

Ziyad: Arabic name '''Shock Shot'''

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

[[Image:EnSixShotCardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You may '''think''' you're smart, but your entire vendetta was based around something '''[[Snow Cat]]''' said.]]
'''Six Shot''' is the younger brother of [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]]. But where his brother is a berserker, Six Shot is more of a shifty weasel who prefers to lie, connive, and back-stab rather than confront foes directly. Despite their differences, the two brothers appear to be loyal to each other. A mechanical engineer by trade, he is mainly out for himself, and enjoys causing chaos.

In his off time, Six Shot enjoys reading comic books about [[Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B|catgirls]].

:''Hungarian name'': '''Hatlövetű''' ("Six Shot")
:''Arabic name'': '''Shock Shot''' (شوک شوت)

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Terry Klassen]] (English), [[Nobutoshi Canna]] (Japanese), [[Daniel Bergfalk]] (Swedish)

Six Shot was incarcerated between the [[Unicron Battles]] and arrival of the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] for his continued attempts at prolonging the civil conflicts between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] even after the two sides reached a truce. Six Shot was freed shortly after Shockblast's death, and was misled by [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] into believing [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] had killed his brother.

[[Image:EnergonSixShot3.jpg|left|180px|thumb|He's the one-eyed freak with the gun arm, not the tower.]]
Six Shot designed many weapons systems on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], including the large particle cannons that he and his brother [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] use so effectively. Six Shot was actually able to hack into the Autobots' training program and allow some of his Decepticon allies to insert themselves into the simulation, as well as grant himself a sort of "God Mode" over the program code and create a simulation of his own brother to fight alongside him. {{storylink|Distribution|Distribution}}

After many attempts to destroy Optimus Prime in defiance of [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]'s orders, Six Shot rebelled and tried to race Galvatron to the [[Super energon|super energon]] chamber. Nearly destroying Galvatron, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] intervened and fought Six Shot to a standstill just long enough for a repowered Galvatron, now several stories tall, to emerge and stomp Six Shot to bits for his treason. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror|Galvatron Terror}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
*'''Six Shot''' (Mega, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile

: Six Shot is a redeco of the Energon [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] toy, and as such transforms into a Cybertronic laser-tank, plus a third satellite-cannon mode. His cannon arm contains a spring-loaded missile launcher and an electronic sound gimmick (which refuses to shut up most of the time).

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

==Trivia==
* Despite his prominent role in the Japanese-made cartoon, Six Shot was not made available as part of the Japanese ''Super Link'' toyline.

* In the Hungarian dub of ''Energon'', Six Shot is voiced by an ''old man'' (two, to be exact; one in his introduction episode, the other in the rest of the series), which kind of messes up his "younger brother" issue.

* Six Shot's toy was used as the basis for the non-toy pre-beast version of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] as seen in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]".

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/SixShot/sixshot.htm Six Shot at TFU.info]

[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:Toys with sound]]

Thundercracker (G1)

2009-08-17T10:50:57Z

Ziyad: PalisadesThundercracker caption: "Thundercracker ''on a stick''."

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:''Thundercracker is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Thundercrackerg1guido.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The blue one. No, the other blue one.]]
'''Thundercracker''' claims the skies as his arena. He looks down in contempt on those who cannot leave the ground — he considers them lesser beings. He will often attack the flightless beings below him for no other reason than to satisfy his scorn.

His superiority in this realm is the only thing he is sure of. Thundercracker is not entirely committed to the Decepticon cause, and even has some seemingly contradictory sympathy for the [[human]]s they terrorize. Fear of retribution from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the influence of his peers is usually enough to bury these doubts. Regardless, he needs constant reassurance that he's where he needs to be. Sometimes, his [[Spark|heart's]] just not in the job.

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Coup de Tonnerre''' ("Thunderclap")
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Lìeh Léi''' (裂雷, "Cracking Thunder") / '''Léi-gōng''' (雷公, "[[wikipedia:Lei Gong|Duke of Thunder]]")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Jing Tian Léi''' (驚天雷, "Sky-shocking Thunder")
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Villámcsapás''' ("Lightning strike")
:''Italian name:'' '''Vampiro''' ("Vampire")
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comics):'' '''Grande Trovão''' ("Big Thunder")
:''Portugese name (Brazil comics):'' '''Arrasador''' ("Arras")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:Introdump decepticons marvelus01.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Thundercracker is the one that is not Skywarp.]]
Thundercracker was one of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] troops who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] during its mission to clear a path for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] through an asteroid field. He was deactivated when it crashed on [[Earth]], and he lay dormant for four million years. When he and his fellow Decepticons awoke, Thundercracker was given a new [[alternate mode]], that of an Earth jet. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} He aided the Decepticons in their building of their new base constructed of parts from [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant]] and joined in their attack on [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]'s auto repair shop. After the successful abduction of Sparkplug Witwicky, Thundercracker, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] defended their base from [[Autobot|Autobots]], though [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Spider-Man]] were able to sneak through and rescue Sparkplug. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

''On another occasion, he and Skywarp made a strafing run on two Autobot spies, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. Jazz was deafened and blasted off the road, but Sunstreaker led them into a human military zone, prompting Megatron to call them back to base. {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}}''

Though Sparkplug Witwicky was able to devise a way for the Decepticons to convert Earth fuel into a usable substance, he also poisoned the result, so Thundercracker and his fellow Decepticons were immobilized at the climax of their would-be final battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} The Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] took command of the Decepticons and the Ark shortly thereafter, and nursed Thundercracker and his comrades back to full health. Thundercracker may have helped Shockwave attempt to capture and brainwash [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] into a Decepticon, or it may have been Skywarp. It's hard to tell. {{storylink|Plight of the Bumblebee!}}

He served the Decepticon cause up until he was deactivated while battling [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and placed in prison stasis at Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''Like Starscream and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], he revived early and soon quickly escaped from the Ark. He, Frenzy and Shockwave were then temporarily displaced to [[Limbo]] when [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] time-jumped from 2006. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}''

During a massive battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth's moon, Thundercracker and the other Decepticons held in stasis aboard the Ark were liberated by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and subsequently brought back on-line. {{storylink|Totaled!}} Much later, Thundercracker attacked an [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream in [[Tokyo]], but both he and Skywarp were destroyed by their former flying partner. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}

====''Generation 2''====
Thundercracker was active on Earth during the Decepticons' major offensive against the human population, and was present when Megatron stole the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} He later served in the Tykos raid, albeit in a menial role.

Starscream thinks he's a moron. {{storylink|New Dawn}}

====''Classics''====
After being revived from a state of near death, Thundercracker couldn't bring himself to serve with Starscream, the bot who killed him, and so he joined [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s Decepticon faction instead of his old leader Megatron's group. Of course, he ended up unable to control himself due to the [[Cerebro-shell|cerebro-shells]] of his latest maniacal boss, [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]], so... tough break. To make matters worse, he had to listen to [[Weirdwolf]]. Even under Bug Bite's control, he threatened bodily harm if Weirdwolf didn't shut up.

Under Bug Bite's control, he fired a cerebro-shell at Skywarp, and was forced to help enslave Megatron and his forces. He was liberated by the interference of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], but there is no proof that he survived the battle. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}

[[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] thinks he survived, and is probably being punished. Dreadwind was only able to bring Weirdwolf and Bug bite with him, so Thundercracker, Dirge and Thrust were out of luck. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[John Stephenson]], ''[[Wally Burr]]'' (English), [[Yu Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Tetrajet seekers.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Cybertron alt-mode (on the right). Out of all the pre-earth alt modes, these pyramid jets seem to be the only ones anyone really cares about.]]
Thundercracker was one of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] elite warriors, participating in the attack on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and joining the rest of the Earth-bound Transformers in their several-million-year nap under an inactive volcano. He awoke when the rest of the Decepticons did, and took part in their attempts to gather [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] and escape the planet [[Earth]], which he loathed for being too "flat". It was he and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] who spotted the first "potential Autobot", when in fact they had discovered the planet's native inhabitants, two [[human]]s, in an unliving vehicle. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

[[Image:Thundercrackerg1.jpg|left|180px|thumb|FLINTSTOOOOONE!!!]]
One of the few things he seemed to loathe even more than the world he was stranded on was the attitude of his commander, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Thundercracker often started fights with the [[Air Commander]], usually over whether or not Megatron's latest plan was a waste of time (Thundercracker took Megatron's side). At one point, Thundercracker's distaste for "that geeky Starscream" became so strong that he was willing to let [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] destroy one of the Decepticons' greatest weapons, just in the hopes that Starscream would get blamed for it! {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}} Despite these brushes with treachery, however, Thundercracker just never had it in him to do anything more than complain about his fellow Decepticons.

Thundercracker was present for the Decepticon assault on [[Autobot City]] in 2005. After the battle, the injured Thundercracker was tossed out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] with the rest of the injured and weakened warriors, who were jettisoned for ballast in order to preserve fuel.

[[Image:TFTM Thundercracker.jpg|right|250px|thumb|NAZGUUUUL!!]]
That was not, however, entirely the end of Thundercracker's story. [[Unicron]] was waiting in space for a chance like this, and when the newly reborn [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] needed some new troops to command, Thundercracker was among the old Decepticons chosen to use as raw materials. His body was used to create [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and was thus given a new lease on life. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Later [[Octane]] would show concern when he ran into a [[Decepticon Crypt]] to hide from Cyclonus, the Sweeps and Scourge and found a statue of Thundercracker there. After paying his respects and apologizing for the intrusion, Octane decided it would be better to hide behind someone else's statue. It is funny to note he may have visited his own grave. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}
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===S.T.A.R.S. pack-in flyers===
[[Image:PackIn HaveTheDecepticons Inside1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Somebody told him the femmebots are all into vampires these days.]]
A [[S.T.A.R.S. continuity|series of recruitment messages]] sent by the Autobots to [[human]] allies featured Thundercracker as a recurrent bogeyman. He first appeared in the story of [[Johnny]], a member of [[S.T.A.R.S.]] who spotted Thundercracker draining the energy from the boy's town. Despite all other power being knocked out, Johnny was able to activate his [[Command Center]] and summon an Autobot squad. {{storylink|Have the Decepticons defeated us once and for all?}} However, even they were somewhat affected by Thundercracker's siphoning, and just as Johnny was preparing to issue orders, his Command Center went dead and the walls around him began to shake. {{storylink|Can one boy, alone, hold back the evil Decepticons?}}

[[Image:PackIn RodimusPrimeRemembers Inside2.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Greatest battle of all time, and Reflector takes the picture when my damn wings are still down. Thanks, buddy."]]

The Autobot messages ended that story there, leaving the outcome unknown. But in later messages, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] would recall what he considered [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction|the Transformers' greatest battle on Earth]], in which the only enemy combatants were Megatron and Thundercracker. The two Decepticons set up an ambush for an Autobot convoy searching for a site on which to build [[Autobot City]]. As the battle erupted, Thundercracker again employed his energy-draining attack (described here as a "[[force field]]"). {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}} [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] ordered [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] to retreat out of the weapon's range and get help, but as they left, Thundercracker pursued. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}}

[[Image:Theautobotsareunderattack.jpg|left|150px|thumb|The match-up no one demanded!]]

Again, the story was cut short, but it would not be the last time Thundercracker was said to tangle with that particular group of Autobots. The final S.T.A.R.S. recruitment message told of [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] discovering that the squad was out scouting for new energy sources, and Thundercracker was sent on a sneak-attack run. The message warned that if the recipient failed to help out by joining S.T.A.R.S., the Autobots might be destroyed. {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}

{{note|Thundercracker's consistent use of an energy-draining weapon is unique to this [[micro-continuity]]. It seems to make him an incredibly dangerous foe; however, given that all of this is literally Autobot propaganda, the "[[Wikipedia:Unreliable narrator|unreliable narrator]]" factor is worth consideration.}}

===''Machine Wars'' toy bio===
The mysterious [[Machine Wars]] were a tumultuous time for Thundercracker. At long last he was convinced of and committed to the truth of the Decepticon cause, but Thundercracker now ironically found himself in open rebellion against Megatron's leadership of the faction. It is unknown what events lead to his reversal of heart about the Decepticons and his being branded a "Rebel Warrior."

{{note|Since no fictional backstory has ever been established for the Machine Wars line it is possible that it is set in some alternate reality where this was simply Thundercracker's nature, but given that the rest of the characters are clearly their classic G1-selves unrevealed events/character development seem more likely explanations.}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
{{note|Events from the [[Keepers Trilogy]] novels are in italics.}}
One of the first Decepticons recruited by Megatron. Early in Megatron's scheming, Thundercracker was sent to Sector Zero-Six with Skywarp and Starscream. On the way, Starscream unintelligently leaked the plan to Grimlock. {{storylink|DW Preview Special 2002}} During the war, Thundercracker served under Shockwave during the Dark Ages, when Megatron was missing and believed dead. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Thundercracker was one of several Decepticon invaders on-board the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while the Autobot ship was clearing an asteroid in the path of Cybertron. He was reactivated in 1984 with the rest of the Transformers, and fought at Megatron's side until the Decepticons were ultimately defeated. In 2002, he was captured and reprogrammed by arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam 'Lazarus' Rook]] alongside many other Cybertronians. Lazarus intended to rent out the services of the enslaved robots to various terrorist groups. In a demonstration of their power to a group of prospective clients, Thundercracker participated in an attack on the Arctic division of the Smitco Oil Refinery by blowing something up. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2}}

After Megatron reactivated himself, he freed his Decepticon subordinates in order to put forward his plans to infect Earth with a metallic virus of doom. To pass the time while this happened, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp busied themselves by tearing apart the Autobot [[Mini Vehicle]] team. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3}} Thundercracker later participated in Megatron's attack on San Francisco, where he followed Starscream's orders to maintain formation and drop cluster bombs on the Autobot giant [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], forcing the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to split into their separate component robots. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}} Thundercracker stood watch over the defeated Autobots while Megatron tried to persuade [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to help the Decepticons conquer Earth. After some human firefighters distracted the Decepticons long enough for Optimus Prime to free the Autobots, Thundercracker was presumably beaten up and escaped when Superion sacrificed himself to stop a nuclear missile launched by rogue US General [[Robert Hallo]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6}}

''Oddly enough, Thundercracker turned to weapons smuggling after Megatron vanished and the Decepticons were left leaderless, working with [[Mexico|Mexican]] arms dealers south of the border. He was moored at [[Mesa Verde|Atahulpa Aeropuerto de Mesa Verde]], getting his cargo hold loaded with guns, when [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] sieged the tiny airport. As his human allies scattered, Thundercracker transformed and engaged the Autobots with his drone missile launchers. One of the guided projectiles nearly blasted Prowl in the back, but Bumblebee knocked it off course... right into a tanker filled with jet fuel. The resulting explosion was catastrophic, and threw the Autobots for a loop. Thundercracker was prepared to finish off Prowl when the renegade [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] named [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] arrived on the scene. Fresh for battle, Grimlock easily defeated Thundercracker, battering him from head to toe before knocking him into the airport terminal. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

{{note|Thundercracker's smuggling operation may have been connected to Starscream supplying advanced weapons technology to his human servants in [[Las Vegas]], but this was never made clear.}}
''Recovering from his injuries, Thundercracker joined up with Starscream and his forces in "[[Las Vegas|New Centurion]]" (formerly Las Vegas) some time before Megatron returned to Earth with the nigh-invincible aliens known as the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] in tow. He got another chance at Prowl and Bumblebee while fighting on the Strip, but the Autobots were better prepared this time and Thundercracker was brought down by Prowl's wire-guided missiles and crashed in front of Caesar's Palace. He revived in time to join Soundwave in double-teaming Grimlock, who had also come in the assault on Las Vegas. Unfortunately, Thundercracker once again fell before the Dinobot's superior might after only a few blows. He stayed under Starscream's command after Megatron returned, remaining in Las Vegas while the former Decepticon leader and those loyal to him quit the city. This only led to Thundercracker being captured with the rest of Starscream's Decepticons when their leader was killed by the Keepers and reanimated as a host body for their awesome power. Thundercracker, Skywarp and the others were trapped beneath a massive energy field, like mice in a cage to the god-like aliens.''

''The [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] eventually dug a tunnel to freedom, and Thundercracker's group of Decepticons reunited with Megatron, working with the Autobots against the Keepers. Thundercracker joined [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and the Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] on air patrol during the fight with the Keepers, strafing the aliens and their puppets, [[Bluestreak]] and Starscream. He survived the battle with the Keepers (not to mention the nuclear missile launched by the American government) thanks to Optimus Prime super-charging the [[Matrix]] with a pool of newly discovered energon. {{storylink|Annihilation}}''

''Thundercracker began working for Megatron again, and was present in the Nevada desert when the Autobots and Decepticons confronted the United States military. Thanks to their airborne tactics, Thundercracker and Skywarp did significant injury to the troops and survived the [[deconstructionite]] assault virtually unscathed. {{storylink|Fusion (novel)|Fusion}}''

After [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] had defeated Megatron and brought the Decepticons back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Thundercracker and Skywarp spent their time relaxing and bathing, though Thundercracker was skeptical of Shockwave's new order, and compared its promised benefits to the benefits originally promised by Megatron. {{storylink|Cold War}}

Starscream eventually brought the Nemesis crew back to Earth and led them in a battle against the Autobots who had stayed behind there. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} Thundercracker was among those captured by the Autobots, but was eventually freed in exchange for Starscream's assistance in fighting against [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. They were only given half-power, though, and had to stumble out of the Autobot camp in an extremely weakened condition. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} Hardly the sort of leadership they had in mind, Thundercracker and the other Decepticons eagerly re-accepted Megatron as their leader when he returned to Earth and chastised Starscream for his incompetence and treachery. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===IDW comics continuity===
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[[Image:MegatronOrigin4 Thundercracker Skywarp.jpg|left|450px|thumb|"When I joined this murderous terrorist group, I wasn't ever intending to shoot at anyone!"]]
Thundercracker and his fellow Seekers were recruited into Megatron's [[Gladiatorial combat|underground fights]] when Soundwave was sent to recruit flight capable warriors. However, Megatron did not intend for them to be pit fighters, but his new warriors. After being given [[weapons systems]] by [[Hook (G1)|Hook]], the Seekers went and kidnapped [[Decimus|Senator Decimus]], who was to be executed at Megatron's recruitment rally. However, the [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] and the Autobots arrived and arrested the whole of them. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3}} After Starscream killed the [[Kaon Council]] and liberated them, Megatron launched his new "Decepticons" in an "Everything burns" offensive on Kaon. Thundercracker and Skywarp were sent to target a ship carrying the wealthy and elite. Thundercracker expressed some reservations about attacking the ship, but Skywarp gave him simple advice: "Don't think. Just do it." {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4}}

[[Image:Infiltration0 Thundercracker.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Tha-Boom, I want you in my room...]]
Millions of years later, Thundercracker operated as part of a Decepticon [[Infiltration protocol|insurgent cell]] that had operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, working to destabilize Earth's governing organizations and create global anarchy. He was known to the Autobots as a professional soldier, in contrast to the likes of the Battlechargers.

He, [[Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] were assigned by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to intercept the human [[Stoker]] and retrieve his [[SM-40]] palmtop PC, containing data on their [[Nebraska]] operation. The team caught up with and killed Stoker outside Phoenix, AZ, but the [[SM-40]] was missing. Thundercracker tracked the device to [[Hunter O'Nion]] and [[Verity Carlo]], but was driven off by [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], {{storylink|Infiltration issue 0}} who managed to temporarily lose him and the two [[Battlecharger|Battlechargers]]. After picking Ratchet up again, Thundercracker was later shot down by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 2}} When Megatron arrived on Earth to take command of Starscream's infiltration team, Thundercracker, along with the other Decepticons, were unwilling to stand against him when the Decepticon leader ordered them to stand down. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6}}

After Megatron trashed Starscream, Thundercracker and the other Decepticons were only all too willing to accept Megatron's leadership once again. Thundercracker and Skywarp were sent to destroy the El Jira power plant in the middle east to inflame global tensions and spark a global energy shortage. {{storylink|Escalation issue 2}} During the battle of [[Brasnya]], the sorely-pressed Skywarp teleported Thundercracker in to try and stop [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] from escaping with the [[Georgi Koska]] facimile. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6}}

[[Image:Devastation1 Ruining Everything.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Megatron's lost it! It must be a Tuesday.]]
Thundercracker was among the concerned Decepticons who feared that Megatron had made a serious error in judgement by bringing the destructive [[Sixshot]] to Earth, and so conspired to bring Starscream back into the fold to talk some sense into their leader. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1}} Though outnumbered and outgunned, the Decepticons fought valiantly when the [[Reaper|Reapers]] attacked, and with a little help from [[Galvatron (G1)|a mysterious combatant]], they managed to defeat the alien invaders. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}

Sometime after that (we think), Thundercracker was on Cybertron watching the experiments to create [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]]. He was outraged by the existence of the [[Insecticon swarm|Swarm]], freakish monsters created as a side-effect, and demanded Megatron euthanised them rather than allowing fellow Decepticons to endure such torturous existence. Megatron, shockingly, didn't give a toss. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7}}

A year on from the Reaper battle, Thundercracker was part of the Decepticon attack on [[New York City]]. Unlike his comrades, he showed no enthusiasm for mindless slaughter and could be seen staring at the devastation Megatron left in his wake. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1}} When Megatron later made his propaganda speech, Thundercracker looked unimpressed. (Having to stand outside when it was pissing down probably didn't help) {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4}}
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[[Image:AHM12_Betrayer.jpg|right|150px|thumb|How DARE you act like your [[bio|bio]] suggests you should act!]]

Thundercracker came to the aid of Skywarp when the latter was being threatened by Bombshell. While Skywarp enjoyed working with his pal Thundercracker again, he also noted that Thundercracker hadn't actually participated in any of the fighting since the initial strike. Thundercracker for his part looked about as depressed as a robot CAN look, suggesting he was unhappy about the invasion plan, or at least the gratuitous death and destruction some of the others had caused. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6}}

When Megatron ordered [[Octane|Tankor]] to destroy New York City using a nuclear bomb, Thundercracker volunteered himself to redirect it. When questioned, he said that in his opinion, the Decepticons had lost their way, and the mass slaughter of unworthy foes was dishonorable. He succeeded in redirecting the bomb, but was then confronted by a furious Skywarp, who was outraged at the idea of a Seeker "betrayer" and, despite Thundercracker's attempts to explain his position, blasted him point-blank in the head. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12}}

==Commercial apperances==
Thundercracker snuck his way into several bits of original [[commercial]] animation:
* He appears in the first Transformers animation, a 1984 commercial advertising the Marvel comic. He is animated with an early model featuring a black face.

* He appears alongside Starscream in a commercial for Jetfire, strafing three Autobot cars. Later Jetfire shoots him down, forcing him and Starscream to transform and land.

* Thundercracker and the other two jets get beat up by the Dinobots in a commercial for the Predacons.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Redeco.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Thundercracker is the cheap and lazy redeco on the right.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/1986/2001/2003/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''24'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right fists, landing gear, 2 rocket launchers, 2 rockets, 2 "Incendiary Gun" missiles

: {{note|For some reason, the stats on Skywarp's, Starscream's and Thundercracker's tech specs were switched around. Thundercracker was given Skywarp's numbers.}}

: Originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Jet Robo Acrobat-Type", Thundercracker transforms into an F-15 Eagle fighter jet, sharing his mold with his teammates [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. Many parts need to be removed completely from transformation from robot to jet and back, which nowadays is considered a major drawback of the toy. It is difficult to find it complete, as neither mode can hold all the pieces required. There are a few minor mold variations of this toy (common for the first two years of ''Transformers'', really), the most immediately noticeable being that early versions did not have visible "clip-tabs" on the inner face of the gauntlets.

: In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in the "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]" flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $10 and two [[Robot Point|robot points]].

: In 2001, Thundercracker was given a short-run re-issue by [[Takara]] as a convention-[[exclusive]] item. The toy would later be more extensively released as part of the [[Hasbro]] [[Commemorative Series]] line, though due to US [[For safety reasons|toy-safety regulations]], his missiles were made extra-long.

: In August, 2008, Thundercracker was reissued with Skywarp as number 11 in Takara's [[Encore|Transformers Encore]] line. This version used a slightly different shade of blue and had painted stripes and symbols instead of using stickers.

: This mold is also used by [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]].

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[[Image:Thundercrackeram.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Do not look directly at him, unless you have sunglasses and/or Pepto Bismol handy.]]
* '''Thundercracker (Action Master)''' (Action Master Exo-suit, 1991)
**''Accessories'': "Solo Mission Jet Plane", 2 missiles

: Released only in European and Australasian markets, once again Thundercracker was a [[redeco]] of Starscream, a non-transforming action figure that combined elements of both the character's cartoon model and toy-form. Like all [[Action Master|Action Masters]], Thundercracker was a non-transformable action figure with a transformable accessory — in his case, a Solo Mission Jet Plane vehicle that converted into [[Action Master Exo-suit| Exo-suit]] battle armor. However, unlike most of Thundercracker's appearances, Action Master Thundercracker is not in his traditional blue and silver colors, but rather in [[Neon|magenta, purple, blue, gold, and two shades of green]]. ''(Oy.)''

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===Machine Wars===
[[Image:MWThundercracker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|No, seriously, this guy is Thundercracker.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Basic, 1996)
**''Accessories'': Two-part rifle

: Sharing a mold once again with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], Thundercracker transforms into a green Dassault Rafale fighter jet with spring-loaded one-step transformation from jet to robot. The two halves of his rifle store in his lower legs. Like all ''[[Machine Wars]]'' toys, Thundercracker was an [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores and related stores like Toy Liquidators.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], ''[[Robot Masters]]'' [[Wingstun]], and the "[[Dawn of Future's Past]]" version of [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]].

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
* '''Thundercracker''' (2004)

: Part of the third wave of ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' product (dubbed wave "2.5" and available only at CVS stores in Japan), Thundercracker is ''again'' a redeco of Starscream. Like all toys in the line, Thundercracker is a tiny, even more simplified version of the original toy, transforming into an F-15 fighter jet. These toys were sold in "blind-packed" boxes, so you could not know which one you had until you actually opened the box. To complicate matters further, Thundercracker was a [[chase figure]], one of two in his wave (the other was a cartoon-colored version of Optimus Prime's trailer).

: The same mold is used by ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Skywarp and Thrust.

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===Robot Masters===
[[Image:RobotMastersThundercracker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Light blue? Totally neon.]]
* '''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 rifles, 2 missile pods

: ''[[Robot Masters]]'' Thundercracker is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] from the same series, a smaller yet more advanced version of the original toy, adding more articulation and reducing the amount of [[Partformer|part-forming]] required. He was available only in a two-pack with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], which also came with a Decepticon sigil pin and chromed missile pods. This set was the very last product released in the ''Robot Masters'' line, and wasn't even strictly sold in a box from that series; instead, it used an e-Hobby Generation 1 reissue box, with a small "''Robot Masters''" sticker in the corner tab noting its origin from the front.

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:TitaniumHeroesWWThundercracker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I don't think I have enough little wings on my shoulders.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)

: [[Titanium Series]] Thundercracker is based upon his appearance in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[The War Within]]''. He transforms into a Cybertronian 'tetrajet', as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal.

: This mold was redecoed into ''[[War Within]]'' Starscream, Sunstorm, Skywarp and Thrust.

: Yes. Thundercracker was here first.
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[[Image:Titanium-toy RMThundercracker.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Complete with rocket exhaust. Or possibly [[Goo]]. Or possibly oh dear god please let it be rocket exhaust or Goo.]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Display stand

: A redeco of "Robot Masters" Starscream, Thundercracker is a small, non-transforming die-cast metal figurine based on his cartoon [[character model]]. He is sculpted holding a gun in his left hand and stretching out his right arm, while using his feet-jets to fly up.
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===Timelines===
[[Image:Classics Thundercracker Toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You want me, but you can't have me!]]
*'''Games of Deception!''' (Multi-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Left & right launchers, 2 missiles

: Thundercracker is part of the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]''-themed [[BotCon 2007]] box set, along with [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bugbite]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]. Thundercracker is a [[redeco]] of the ''Classics'' Starscream toy using the modified version first seen with Skywarp.

: ''Classics'' Thundercracker is a faithful reproduction of his original toy, but with modern standards of toy engineering, transformation, sculpting detail and articulation. He transforms into an F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet. His color scheme is inspired by the original figure released in 1984, but with a shade of blue closer to that of the original [[Diaclone]] version.

: In robot mode, Thundercracker is essentially a very detailed version of his cartoon robot mode. He is armed with two null-ray missile launchers which are so large that they restrict his arm movement due to them bumping into his wings.

: There were only 1500 ''Classics'' Thundercracker figures produced.

:This mold was used for Henkei! Thundercracker.

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Rejoice! Oh no wait, complain.]]
*'''Thundercracker''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Thundercracker is a redeco of ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. He features a metallic flake blue version of his cartoon clour scheme, rather than his darker blue ''Generation 1'' toy colour scheme. ''Henkei'' Thundercracker and his fellow [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] was released in September 2008 as an exclusive through Ganbo Store.

:Soon after release, there were numerous complaints from both Japanese and Western collectors about the poor quality control for both Thundercracker and Skywarp. Thundercracker in particular suffered from a widespread issue where his missile launchers did not fit into the holes in his shoulders, due to the holes being too big. Some reported both toys suffering misassembly issues such as having two left or two right thighs.

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===Masterpiece===
[[Image:MP Thundercracker toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Hey, at least I'm ''meant'' to be [[Starscream (G1) toys#Masterpiece|blue]].]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-7'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand

:A redeco of Masterpiece Starscream, [[Masterpiece]] Thundercracker was released in Japan in November 2008. He comes with all the accessories of the previous Seekers including the display stand, [[Doctor Arkeville]] (cast with [[wikipedia:Mystique_(comics)|blue skin]]), stickers and the clip to hold gun-mode Megatron that came with Masterpiece Convoy while in jet-mode. Also like Starscream and Skywarp, Thundercracker features two swappable faces; the normal emotionless face which is retooled from Starscream's original one, and a new growling one which appears to be an attempt to make him seem very angry... very angry indeed. Unfortunately the effect leaves him looking like he's on a trip to the dentist. He is covered with a glossy finish just like Skywarp.

:Masterpiece Thundercracker features an assembly error: His left and right pectorals are flipped. This misassembly does not affect transformation at all, and is most noticeable when compared to prior Masterpiece Seekers. The 2008 pressing of Masterpiece Skywarp also features this part swap.

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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesjazzthundercracker.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Now who's geeky?]]
* '''Jazz Vs Thundercracker''' (2007)

: A redeco of Robot Heroes Starscream, Thundercracker is a two inch high figure sculpted in a [[super deformed]] style and articulated at the shoulders. He was available in a two-pack with [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. This mold was later redecoed as Skywarp in the "Decepticon Sneak Attack" set.

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===Palisades===
[[Image:PalisadesThundercracker.jpg|thumb|Thundercracker [[Wikipedia:Jeff Dunham|on a ''stiiick'']].]]
* '''Thundercracker''' (Palisades, 2005)

:A [[Palisades|Palisades Direct]]-exclusive redeco of the Starscream statue, Thundercracker is a six inch tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Thundercracker was limited to 300 pieces, and sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].

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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
* '''Thundercracker''' (Diamond Select, 2008)

:An NYCC [[exclusive]], Thundercracker was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 400 pieces.

==Notes==
* The mold for ''Machine Wars'' Thundercracker was originally developed for ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', but was canceled when that line went under. It is unknown if it was intended to be a new character or a recurring one, though odds are it would have been later [[Redeco|redecoed]] into a recurring character if the former was true.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Thundercracker/thundercracker.htm Thundercracker at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Thundercracker Thundercracker's Universe profile at NTFA.net]
*[http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Decepticon+Thundercracker ToyBin Thundercracker Toy Gallery]

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Abdul Fakkadi (G1)

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Ziyad: Character image caption links: Trypticon (G1), and Wikipedia:Nuclear program of Iran

:''Abdul Fakkadi is a [[human]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Fakkadi.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"We want [[Trypticon (G1)|huge Decepticon dinosaurs]] for [[Wikipedia:Nuclear program of Iran|peaceful, energy-generating purposes.]]"]]
'''Abdul Fakkadi''' (also spelled '''Faghadi''') is the self-professed Supreme Military Commander, President-for-Life, and King of Kings of the [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya]]. One gets the feeling that if you were to inform him that, by definition, a republic cannot have a king (much less a "King of Kings"), his likely response would be to stare blankly for a long moment, and then order your immediate beheading.

None too bright and none too stable, Fakkadi is concerned primarily with the accumulation of wealth and keeping "fanatics" and "imperialists" away from his homeland's shores. He is not averse to making deals with [[Decepticon]]s to help further these goals.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice Actor'': [[Phillip Clarke]] (English), [[Toshio Ishii]] (Japanese)

When [[Outback]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] came looking for the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], Fakkadi ordered the [[Autobot]]s to leave his country, and acted offended that Decepticons would use his country as a hiding place. It turned out that the Seekers [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] were hiding there. Whether or not Fakkadi knew is unaddressed. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

Later, Fakkadi made a deal with [[Octane]] to allow him and hide [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in Carbombya while he recovered after his battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. Trypticon served as a defense for Carbombya's coasts, while Fakkadi allowed Trypticon and Octane access to Carbombya's [[oil]] fields, making extremely powerful [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]]. However, Trypticon's extreme fuel consumption angered Fakkadi. Worse, all the city did was shoot at passing tourist cruises (though in Trypticon's defense, he did think they were invading ships). Fakkadi threatened to call in the Autobots, but Octane managed to negotiate a deal, where Trypticon stole [[Fort Knox]], and it's [[gold]], to appease Fakkadi. However, Fakkadi began forcing Trypticon to steal more monuments, to give Carbombya a thriving tourist trade. Unfortunately, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] tracked down Octane, but he was able to appease the Decepticon leader by giving him Carbombyan Energon. Fakkadi refused to deal with the Decepticons, but his Autobot trump card did not have the same effect on Galvatron as it did Octane. Running out of options, Fakkadi tried to send a message to the Autobots, authorizing them to invade Carbombya, but Galvatron imprisoned him. However, the Autobots managed to force the Decepticons away from Carbombya. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] asked Fakkadi to return the monuments and never ally with the Decepticons again. Fakkadi promised the Autobot leader that he would never ally with Decepticons again, swearing by his relatives' various livestock. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

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==Notes==
*The portrayal of Abdul Fakkadi as the stereotypical "evil Arab" prompted voice actor [[Casey Kasem]], who himself is of Lebanese descent, to quit the Transformers series.<ref>[http://www.ameu.org/page.asp?iid=108&aid=152&pg=6 Casey Kasem on Arab Defamation in the Media.]</ref>
*Fakkadi is loosely based on real-world politician [[wikipedia:Muammar al-Gaddafi|Muammar al-Gaddafi]], the leader of Libya and, for a time in the '80s, an antagonist of the [[United States of America|United States]]. His grandiose collection of titles, meanwhile, appears to be based on [[wikipedia:Idi Amin Dada|Idi Amin]].

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Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya

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Ziyad: Caption "Although, by average, Carbombya City seems to have a low population... of camels.

:''Carbombya is a [[human]] state in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Carbombya Marker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is [[canon]], people. This is sooooooo canon. Although, by average, Carbombya City seems to have a low population... of camels.]]

The '''Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya''' is a kingdom located in the Sahara Desert region of the continent of [[Africa]] on the planet [[Earth]]. It has a coastline, with foreign ships that venture too close to it often being fired upon. This intensely xenophobic state is ruled by [[Abdul Fakkadi]], and apparently derives most of its wealth from particularly fine oil. The people are often heard swearing on the lives of their mother's camels and so forth. This is of course <s>hilarious</s> offensively stereotypical.

Its city of Carbombya City, population 4,000 (and 10,000 camels), is presumably the capital.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
After the Decepticons were driven from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in 2005, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] hid out in Carbombya, cleverly disguised as ordinary military jets that just happened to look exactly like Dirge and Ramjet, until they were discovered by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Outback]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

Later, the population of Carbombya became so stereotypical that [[Casey Kasem|Teletraan I broke]]. Fortunately, [[Autobot City]] had the [[Teletraan II]] computer. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

===''Legends'' anthology===
{{storylink|Two for the Price of One|Two for the Price of One}}

==Trivia==
* Carbombya is sometimes spelled '''Carbombia''', consistently so in "Two for the Price of One". In the script for "Five Faces of Darkness", it was spelled "Karbomia". The correct spelling, used here, is of course the one that makes the horrible pun most overt. Yay?
* In case you didn't notice, Carbombya is a (very) thinly veiled dig at the real-world nation of [[wikipedia:Libya|Libya]], whose militants were the Terrorist Boogeymen ''du jour'' in the 1980s. It's about as creative as naming a fictional country "Attackistan" or "Terrorahn" would be these days.
* [[Casey Kasem]], who is of Middle Eastern descent, quit his job as a voice actor for the show due to the offense he took at the naming of this city/nation. Not that you could blame him; even ignoring the racist implications of the name, that pun is terrible enough to make ''anyone'' quit in disgust.

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[[Category:Countries of Earth]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Wheelie (G1)

2009-08-16T15:05:56Z

Ziyad: Daniel & Wheelie Surprise Party caption "Daniel, we are out of time. Yet, Wheelie must complete this rhyme!"

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{{disambig3|Wheelie}}
:''Wheelie is an [[Autobot]], you see, in the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Wheelieg1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"You give me sass, I kick your ass."]]

'''Wheelie''', so small, is an Autobot child, 
But when stakes are high, he gets mean and wild! 
He carries a slingshot that shoots hurtful things, 
They'll hit you in the nose (the projectile stings!). 

He has a speech pattern that's structured in rhyme, 
And he hangs out with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] most of the time. 
Some think he's annoying and wish he would die, 
His answer to that? Here's death in your eye! 

{{quote|Wheelie say find friends today!|Wheelie thinks his rhymes are very groovy, and that one was from, ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

:''Hungarian name'': is basically the same.
:''However in the movie's first dub,'' '''Ugrabot''' ''was the name of the bub''
:''In French-Canada our little fellow chooses to be called:'' '''Tourbillo'''
:''The English/Malay dub that's oh-so-silly often calls this little bot:'' '''Willy'''
:''The Italians thought that they could do better, so in their dubbed movie they called him:'' '''Saetta'''
:''For non-movie media, they tried something cuter. For everything else, they named him:'' '''Scooter'''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity, from our childhoods you see===
====The 'toon from Generation 1, where it all had begun====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Kazue Komiya]] (Japanese).

[[Image:Wheelietftmslingshot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From early on, it was fated: it would be me that you all hated!]]

On far off [[Quintessa]] his ship it did crash, 
Wheelie survived, but his ship turned to ash. 
Though friendless and alone, Wheelie stayed alive, 
For Wheelie is strong and the strong must survive! 

One fateful day, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] came in search of their friends, 
So Wheelie gayly offered to help them meet their ends. 
With his confident walk and his whimsical talk, 
Wheelie earned the respect of the Mighty [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]! 

Then with the help of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and the rest, 
Wheelie returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], most can attest. 
{{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

In 2006, for all that it's worth, 
He had to bring [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|cog]] down to [[Earth]]. 
To accomplish the task, they paired him with fast-talking [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], 
But Galvatron stranded them on Io, that villainous cur! 
{{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}}

[[Image:FFOD4 Autobots lipoles.JPG|right|200px|thumb|With beasts big and small I've had my spats, but did Wheelie deserve to fight all these bats?]]

Being attacked by [[lipole]]s, things began to look grim, 
Luckily, [[Marissa Faireborn|Marissa]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] came to rescue them! 
With the cog at last delivered, Metroplex came alive, 
He thrashed [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and that vile villain took a dive! 
{{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

With Grimlock and Blurr, Wheelie listened to Kup, 
As he yammered on and on and refused to shut up. 
His story was about the [[Ick-Yak]]s on [[Dread]], 
But when Grimlock mentioned Chaos, Kup lost his head! 
{{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

With his good buddy [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], they found a horrible place, 
A haunted [[Autobot Mausoleum|mausoleum]] built for the Autobot Race! 
Attacked by Decepticons, they were saved by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|a zombie]], 
Whose shambling shape sent Daniel running for Mommy! 
{{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

Not long after that, with no assignment or mission, 
Wheelie volunteered for a fun competition. 
But the timestream was getting all out of place, 
And Wheelie got stuck in an unending race! 
{{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

On Earth Wheelie witnessed crimes that were weird, 
As multiple landmarks just disappeared! 
The Dinobots were suspected, but he didn't buy the hype, 
Because the true criminal was an [[Abdul Fakkadi|ethnic stereotype]]! 
{{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[Image:Daniel%26wheeliesurpriseparty.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Daniel, we are out of time. Yet, Wheelie must complete this rhyme!]]

In his biggest adventure, Wheelie searched for a way, 
To deduce the exact date of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Magnus]]'s birthday! 
He knew finding the truth would be kind of tricky, 
So once again he paired up with Daniel Witwicky. 

Their search led them straight to a storage asteroid, 
Being spied on by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (how paranoid!). 
Cyclonus took them hostage and made his demands, 
But Magnus wouldn't leave them in villainous hands! 

When Magnus arrived, he charged straight at his foe, 
But as they went at it, little did they know, 
That Wheelie snuck past them and pressed the self-destruct, 
Which meant if they lingered they would surely be ****ed! 

So Cyclonus retreated as the asteroid blew up, 
And Magnus saved the kids from their monumental screw up! 
As it turned out, Magnus didn't know his own birthday, 
So their entire adventure was pointless, anyway. 
{{storylink|Surprise Party}}

With other Autobots, Wheelie found [[Paradron]], 
A utopian planet that [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] lived on! 
Galvatron tried to take it and make it his base, 
But gave up when Ultra Magnus blew up the place. 
{{storylink|Fight or Flee}}

On another adventure, Wheelie didn't do much, 
But fill out the crowds, standing around and such. 
{{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[Image:AutobotsCall.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Our energy was drained. No jokes have remained]]

Wheelie was slightly more active in his next major caper, 
As Cybertron was being drained of its energy vapor! 
Wheelie shot at a [[Tornedron]] as a spider bathed in light, 
But Tornedron drained his life, leaving Wheelie's body white. 
{{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Wheelie, Kup, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and Blurr happened on a [[Gregory Swofford|human]]'s plot, 
And when they battled a [[Hate Plague|plagued]] [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], Wheelie was shot! 
{{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

He was revived by a [[Quintesson]] who tried to work faster, 
But when Optimus Prime set out, they replaced him with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]! 
{{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity, 'cause theirs is a bit different, you see====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon, which after ''The Transformers'' came quite soon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Kazue Komiya]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Wheelie-hm.jpg|right|200px|thumb|''Headmasters'' Wheelie could be as snarky as you please! His words to Chromedome? "It's too late for apologies!"]]

By 2011, Wheelie was too petulant to rhyme, 
He blamed everything on [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], like, ''all'' of the time. 
Although a jerk to the core, Wheelie was not all alone, 
He hung out with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and the two were quite danger-prone. 
{{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

At one point, at a party he had too much to drink, 
He got drunk and passed out, that adorable rat-fink! 
{{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}}

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=====''Headmasters'' manga comic book, come inside and take a look=====
[[Image:DanielWheelie.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Wheelie knows of many joys, best of all is supple young boys!]]

Shortly after the defeat of [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]], 
[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] showed up and began to attack! 
Wheelie, unprepared, took a kick right to the face. 
All can agree he was put in his place! 

When [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]], took hostage [[Carly]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], 
[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] went berserk and started to strike! 
Sending the [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Cassette dinosaurs]] running back home, 
Soundblaster was left open to an attack from [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. 

As the Autobots left Earth, Wheelie and Daniel said "Goodbye". 
They cuddled and they snuggled and started to cry. 
{{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8}}

=====Comics titled ''15 Go! Go!'', but the American importers said "No! No!"=====
[[Image:Wheelie15.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Aw, little Wheelie's just curious! ([[Teletraan 10]] will be furious.)]]

[[Teletraan 15]]'s panties were so frilly and white, 
But when Wheelie peeked, [[Teletraan 10|10]] took this as a slight! 
[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] also came to give Wheelie a scolding, 
And then hugged 15, whose spine now needs remolding! 
{{storylink|15 Go! Go!}}

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===Marvel Comics continuity, the people behind [[Spider-Man]], we all can see===
====Comics for Generation 1, the same canon where it all begun====
{{note|If the part's in italics, don't look away; it's merely to show that it's from the UK.}}
[[Image:Wheeliefurmanism.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Though my speech filters through a rhyming prism, Wheelie still can manage a [[Furmanism]]!]]
=====Future timelines from Marvel UK, they wondered what the characters' future selves had to say=====

''None too far did Wheelie roam, 
''Still, he called [[Quintessa|Quintesson]] his home. 
''For Rodimus Prime he was quite the spy, 
''And liked to report on what locals would try. 

''The rescue of Wreck-Gar was his claim to fame, 
''Then Wheelie helped spoil the Quintessons' name. 
{{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

====Comics for Generation 2, where Wheelie isn't there through and through====

Here in the present, Wheelie hasn't been seen, 
He might be too young, if you know what we mean? 
Still if one wants to argue he's in this abode... 
Look, there's Wheelie! Right there on the road! 
{{storylink|The Power and the Glory}}

===Dreamwave Comics continuity, before they went bankrupt, you see===
[[Image:Wheeliedw.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Wheelie's gone feral! Let's hope he's sterile.]]

{{note|Believe it or not, just like in Japan, Wheelie did not rhyme once, much to the joys of many a fan.}}

Although [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] promised peace to one and all, 
Wheelie was smart and for that ruse he did not fall. 
He joined a team along with [[Gnaw]], his [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] pet. 
Together they strove to unveil Shockwave's evil threat. 

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] wasted no time in joining their side, 
But thought Gnaw was attacking and beat his ugly hide. 
Wheelie didn't take this well and thought Prime a brute, 
So in retaliation, he bit the Commander's boot! 
{{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

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===The ''Universe'' continuity, where all the different canons went and roamed free===
[[Image:Wheeliewreckers.jpg|right|150px|thumb|For Daniel only Arcee cried, but poor Wheelie also died!]]

With [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Dr. Fujiyama]] in tow, the Autobots were quite screwed. 
It seems a legion of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbirds]] were in a terrible mood! 
With Wheelie injured thanks to a shot in the back, 
Scar-faced Daniel realized the villains would cut them no slack. 

Prepared to die to stop the evil hordes, 
Wheelie told Daniel these few final words: 

{{quote|"Through all our lives, I've been your friend. But now it's time for this to end."}}

With a grenade pin pulled, signalling doom, 
Daniel ended their friendship with a massive ''Kaboom''! 
{{storylink|Departure}}

[[Image:Wheeliebrawntapoutescape.jpg|right|300px|thumb|To what universe does this Wheelie go? From Nightbird death? We'll never know!]]

Centuries passed, with Wars both Great and of Beast, 
And once again [[Unicron]] was prepared to feast! 
An alternate Wheelie was poached from his home, 
And locked in the [[Cauldron]] where no one could roam. 

He would fight other Transformers till death, either one; 
The loser would feed his [[spark]] to hungry Unicron! 
Trapped in a cage, Wheelie was doomed to meet [[Primus|his maker]], 
However, he was saved by [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]! 

He escaped with the others, through a portal they were hurled, 
Towards perhaps his home universe, a return to his world! 
{{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}
{{-}}

===''IDW'' comics continuity, the current publisher (we all agree)===
[[Image:Wheeliesurvival.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Wheelie is sad for once again he's been had!]]

Wheelie wanted to help and all, 
But the Autobots thought he was too small. 
Then one day he got his due, 
But radiation crashed his ship—boo hoo! 

The world's creatures towered over him; 
He [[Universal greeting|greeted]] [[Chaosteros|one]] and lost a limb. 
He got it back, so he wasn't sunk, 
But where he found it really stunk. 

Alas, he dug in poop in vain; 
After, transforming caused great pain. 
The trail of a crashed ship he embarked upon, 
But when he found it—Decepticon! 

An [[Varta|alien]] was tortured by [[Spectro]] and [[Spyglass]], 
But Wheelie swooped in and saved Varta's ass. 
Wheelie had saved him just in time, 
So he taught Wheelie how to rhyme! 

Varta had a ship that flew, 
And Wheelie's power source would do. 
They both prepared to leave the place, 
But Spyglass shot Varta in the face! 

They took the ship and left Wheelie to his doom, 
But he surprised the 'Cons and made the ship go kaboom! 
One year later, he and Varta have a home, 
And his fate no longer does Wheelie bemoan! 
{{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}

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==Toys==
===Toys for Generation 1, where the whole toyline begun===
[[Image:G1Wheelie toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You can transform him in a snap! But he still looks like crap.]]
*'''Wheelie''' (Mini Vehicle, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-80'''

: Wheelie's transformation does not go very far, he turns into a generic "futuristic car". Surprisingly enough, the fans' fancy he tickles, as he's the only new mold of the third-year [[Mini Vehicle]]s.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed much later on, into an old friend of Prime's who was named [[Dion]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Wheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Wheelie at TFU.info]''

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*'''Future Cybertron''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TF-20'''

: Wheelie was reissued in a Japanese "[[Transformers Collection]]" set. [[Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Recoil]], you also did get! The reissue's different in an unexpected way; where the old face was orange, the new one is gray!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Wheelie/wheelie.htm More information on reissue Wheelie at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008), when some show-accurate toys came quite late===
[[Image:Wheelielegendsuniverse.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bumblebee swine, your alt mode's mine!]]
====G1 Series====
*'''Wheelie''' (Legends, 2009)

:Along with many other Mini Vehicles from Generation 1, Wheelie was released as a [[Legends Class|Legends]] figure for pocket-sized fun. To make the rhyming one a little neater, he now transforms into a "[[Junkion|Junk Planet]] speeder!"<ref>Wheelie's cardback calls him this, assuming Hasbro's not taking the piss.</ref> Hasbro was thoughtful, and kept Wheelie armed. They sculpted a slingshot! Enemies be alarmed!

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
*'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s Wheelie has colors more mellow; over in Japan, he's light orange-yellow. He comes packed with two other Minibots totaling three, though [[Warpath (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Warpath]] and [[Cosmos (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Cosmos]] are not for free.

==Notes==
*In the first [[commercial]] where Wheelie did appear, his voice didn't sound anywhere near! Although Frank Welker did the gig, Wheelie's voice came much deeper, dig? In fact — and we're sure you'll all agree — he sounded like the [[Wikipedia:The Smurfs|Smurfs']] pal [[Wikipedia:Johan and Peewit|Peewit]]! (That's pronounced "Peewee", you see.)

*[[Chris Ryall]] said Wheelie would get a [[Spotlight: Wheelie|spotlight]] on his [http://ryalltime.blogspot.com/2008/02/who-said-music-industry-is-dead.html blog]. His hide the fans did wish to flog. On [http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/article/34599110.html Jizai's design] [[Klaus Scherwinski]] did base, for Wheelie's sake he does not lose face.

*Among those who dislike Wheelie is [[Floro Dery]], his creator—really! Dery's said that of all his Transformers designs, Wheelie's the one that he most maligns—maybe even the only one! Honest, it's true! You can read for yourself in this interview! <ref>http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery, where he says "I don't like Wheelie"</ref>
[[Image:Unused AHM Wheelie concept.jpg|200px|right|thumb|]]

* In [[Armada (cartoon)|Armada]], his animation model was used. He agreed with [[Arrogant Autobot officer|his boss]], and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] was abused. They believed Hot Shot's [[Wheeljack (Armada)|friend]] had died in those flames. Thanks to those jerks, Hot Shot is who he blames.

* In "[[Bee in the City]]", they thought [[Bumblebee (Animated)|'Bee]] was Wheelie, and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|some]] [[Side Burn (RID)|other]] [[Cheetor (BW)|guys]] who he never was really!

* Though Wheelie thought his body looked fine, for [[All Hail Megatron|AHM]] he got a redesign! [[Guido Guidi]] was not enthused, and in [[Spotlight: Wheelie]] it didn't get used.

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==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Wheelie Wheelie's profile by Marvel Comic hands, hosted by a club of Nordic Transfans.]

==Footnotes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Headmasters characters]]
[[Category: Henkei! Henkei! characters]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

Fort Knox

2009-08-16T15:02:51Z

Ziyad:

The '''United States Bullion Depository''', which everybody just calls '''Fort Knox''', is a large fortified vault in the state [[Kentucky]] of the [[United States of America]]. It holds a large amount of [[gold|some weird shiny stuff]] that is apparently of great value to the [[Human|fleshies]].

==''Generation 1'' cartoon==
[[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] stole Fort Knox under [[Octane]]'s direction, using the vast amount of gold inside to get [[Abdul Fakkadi]], the leader of the small nation of [[Carbombya]] (yes, we ''know''), to shelter the duo in his nation longer. They proceeded to steal [[Taj Mahal|some]] [[Kremlin|other]] buildings for Fakkadi as well, although the Autobots interfered with the theft of the Kremlin.

Though the Autobot investigation went awry at first, they eventually put [[Energon cube|two]] and [[Dinosaur transform static|two]] together and tracked down Octane and Trypticon. After [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] threw his fellow [[city-bot]] into the ocean again (because it worked ''so well'' last time), he returned Fort Knox, as well as the Taj Mahal, to its rightful position. {{storylink|Thief in the Night|Thief in the Night}}

[[Category:United States of America]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]

Talk:Cy-Kill (GoBots)

2009-08-15T23:35:31Z

Ziyad: New page: ==Hikayat al-Amaliqa== The Challenge of the GoBots was dubbed in Arabic (notably long before any Transformers cartoon) and all the characters had distinctedly different names than their En...

==Hikayat al-Amaliqa==
The Challenge of the GoBots was dubbed in Arabic (notably long before any Transformers cartoon) and all the characters had distinctedly different names than their English counterparts (in contrast to Transformers, which kept their original names in Arabic, with a [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|few]] [[Bumblebee (Animated)|exceptions]]). I was wondering if I should add the Arabic names to the GoBot articles? I mean, do these articles actually refer to the Challenge of the GoBot characters, or just the GoBots in the TransTech cross-universe story? -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:35, 15 August 2009 (EDT)

Wheelie (G1)

2009-08-15T23:22:56Z

Ziyad: Autobot Call caption "Our energy was drained. No jokes have remained"

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{{disambig3|Wheelie}}
:''Wheelie is an [[Autobot]], you see, in the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Wheelieg1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"You give me sass, I kick your ass."]]

'''Wheelie''', so small, is an Autobot child, 
But when stakes are high, he gets mean and wild! 
He carries a slingshot that shoots hurtful things, 
They'll hit you in the nose (the projectile stings!). 

He has a speech pattern that's structured in rhyme, 
And he hangs out with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] most of the time. 
Some think he's annoying and wish he would die, 
His answer to that? Here's death in your eye! 

{{quote|Wheelie say find friends today!|Wheelie thinks his rhymes are very groovy, and that one was from, ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

:''Hungarian name'': is basically the same.
:''However in the movie's first dub,'' '''Ugrabot''' ''was the name of the bub''
:''In French-Canada our little fellow chooses to be called:'' '''Tourbillo'''
:''The English/Malay dub that's oh-so-silly often calls this little bot:'' '''Willy'''
:''The Italians thought that they could do better, so in their dubbed movie they called him:'' '''Saetta'''
:''For non-movie media, they tried something cuter. For everything else, they named him:'' '''Scooter'''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity, from our childhoods you see===
====The 'toon from Generation 1, where it all had begun====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Kazue Komiya]] (Japanese).

[[Image:Wheelietftmslingshot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|From early on, it was fated: it would be me that you all hated!]]

On far off [[Quintessa]] his ship it did crash, 
Wheelie survived, but his ship turned to ash. 
Though friendless and alone, Wheelie stayed alive, 
For Wheelie is strong and the strong must survive! 

One fateful day, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] came in search of their friends, 
So Wheelie gayly offered to help them meet their ends. 
With his confident walk and his whimsical talk, 
Wheelie earned the respect of the Mighty [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]! 

Then with the help of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and the rest, 
Wheelie returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], most can attest. 
{{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

In 2006, for all that it's worth, 
He had to bring [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[Transformation cog|cog]] down to [[Earth]]. 
To accomplish the task, they paired him with fast-talking [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], 
But Galvatron stranded them on Io, that villainous cur! 
{{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}}

[[Image:FFOD4 Autobots lipoles.JPG|right|200px|thumb|With beasts big and small I've had my spats, but did Wheelie deserve to fight all these bats?]]

Being attacked by [[lipole]]s, things began to look grim, 
Luckily, [[Marissa Faireborn|Marissa]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] came to rescue them! 
With the cog at last delivered, Metroplex came alive, 
He thrashed [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and that vile villain took a dive! 
{{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

With Grimlock and Blurr, Wheelie listened to Kup, 
As he yammered on and on and refused to shut up. 
His story was about the [[Ick-Yak]]s on [[Dread]], 
But when Grimlock mentioned Chaos, Kup lost his head! 
{{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

With his good buddy [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]], they found a horrible place, 
A haunted [[Autobot Mausoleum|mausoleum]] built for the Autobot Race! 
Attacked by Decepticons, they were saved by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|a zombie]], 
Whose shambling shape sent Daniel running for Mommy! 
{{storylink|Dark Awakening}}

Not long after that, with no assignment or mission, 
Wheelie volunteered for a fun competition. 
But the timestream was getting all out of place, 
And Wheelie got stuck in an unending race! 
{{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

On Earth Wheelie witnessed crimes that were weird, 
As multiple landmarks just disappeared! 
The Dinobots were suspected, but he didn't buy the hype, 
Because the true criminal was an [[Abdul Fakkadi|ethnic stereotype]]! 
{{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[Image:Daniel%26wheeliesurpriseparty.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]

In his biggest adventure, Wheelie searched for a way, 
To deduce the exact date of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Magnus]]'s birthday! 
He knew finding the truth would be kind of tricky, 
So once again he paired up with Daniel Witwicky. 

Their search led them straight to a storage asteroid, 
Being spied on by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (how paranoid!). 
Cyclonus took them hostage and made his demands, 
But Magnus wouldn't leave them in villainous hands! 

When Magnus arrived, he charged straight at his foe, 
But as they went at it, little did they know, 
That Wheelie snuck past them and pressed the self-destruct, 
Which meant if they lingered they would surely be ****ed! 

So Cyclonus retreated as the asteroid blew up, 
And Magnus saved the kids from their monumental screw up! 
As it turned out, Magnus didn't know his own birthday, 
So their entire adventure was pointless, anyway. 
{{storylink|Surprise Party}}

With other Autobots, Wheelie found [[Paradron]], 
A utopian planet that [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] lived on! 
Galvatron tried to take it and make it his base, 
But gave up when Ultra Magnus blew up the place. 
{{storylink|Fight or Flee}}

On another adventure, Wheelie didn't do much, 
But fill out the crowds, standing around and such. 
{{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[Image:AutobotsCall.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Our energy was drained. No jokes have remained]]

Wheelie was slightly more active in his next major caper, 
As Cybertron was being drained of its energy vapor! 
Wheelie shot at a [[Tornedron]] as a spider bathed in light, 
But Tornedron drained his life, leaving Wheelie's body white. 
{{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Wheelie, Kup, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], and Blurr happened on a [[Gregory Swofford|human]]'s plot, 
And when they battled a [[Hate Plague|plagued]] [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], Wheelie was shot! 
{{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

He was revived by a [[Quintesson]] who tried to work faster, 
But when Optimus Prime set out, they replaced him with [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]! 
{{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity, 'cause theirs is a bit different, you see====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon, which after ''The Transformers'' came quite soon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Kazue Komiya]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Wheelie-hm.jpg|right|200px|thumb|''Headmasters'' Wheelie could be as snarky as you please! His words to Chromedome? "It's too late for apologies!"]]

By 2011, Wheelie was too petulant to rhyme, 
He blamed everything on [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]], like, ''all'' of the time. 
Although a jerk to the core, Wheelie was not all alone, 
He hung out with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and the two were quite danger-prone. 
{{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}}

At one point, at a party he had too much to drink, 
He got drunk and passed out, that adorable rat-fink! 
{{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}}

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=====''Headmasters'' manga comic book, come inside and take a look=====
[[Image:DanielWheelie.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Wheelie knows of many joys, best of all is supple young boys!]]

Shortly after the defeat of [[Scorponok (G1)|Mega Zarak]], 
[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundblaster]] showed up and began to attack! 
Wheelie, unprepared, took a kick right to the face. 
All can agree he was put in his place! 

When [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]], took hostage [[Carly]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]], 
[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] went berserk and started to strike! 
Sending the [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Cassette dinosaurs]] running back home, 
Soundblaster was left open to an attack from [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]. 

As the Autobots left Earth, Wheelie and Daniel said "Goodbye". 
They cuddled and they snuggled and started to cry. 
{{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8}}

=====Comics titled ''15 Go! Go!'', but the American importers said "No! No!"=====
[[Image:Wheelie15.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Aw, little Wheelie's just curious! ([[Teletraan 10]] will be furious.)]]

[[Teletraan 15]]'s panties were so frilly and white, 
But when Wheelie peeked, [[Teletraan 10|10]] took this as a slight! 
[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] also came to give Wheelie a scolding, 
And then hugged 15, whose spine now needs remolding! 
{{storylink|15 Go! Go!}}

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===Marvel Comics continuity, the people behind [[Spider-Man]], we all can see===
====Comics for Generation 1, the same canon where it all begun====
{{note|If the part's in italics, don't look away; it's merely to show that it's from the UK.}}
[[Image:Wheeliefurmanism.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Though my speech filters through a rhyming prism, Wheelie still can manage a [[Furmanism]]!]]
=====Future timelines from Marvel UK, they wondered what the characters' future selves had to say=====

''None too far did Wheelie roam, 
''Still, he called [[Quintessa|Quintesson]] his home. 
''For Rodimus Prime he was quite the spy, 
''And liked to report on what locals would try. 

''The rescue of Wreck-Gar was his claim to fame, 
''Then Wheelie helped spoil the Quintessons' name. 
{{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

====Comics for Generation 2, where Wheelie isn't there through and through====

Here in the present, Wheelie hasn't been seen, 
He might be too young, if you know what we mean? 
Still if one wants to argue he's in this abode... 
Look, there's Wheelie! Right there on the road! 
{{storylink|The Power and the Glory}}

===Dreamwave Comics continuity, before they went bankrupt, you see===
[[Image:Wheeliedw.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Wheelie's gone feral! Let's hope he's sterile.]]

{{note|Believe it or not, just like in Japan, Wheelie did not rhyme once, much to the joys of many a fan.}}

Although [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] promised peace to one and all, 
Wheelie was smart and for that ruse he did not fall. 
He joined a team along with [[Gnaw]], his [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] pet. 
Together they strove to unveil Shockwave's evil threat. 

[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] wasted no time in joining their side, 
But thought Gnaw was attacking and beat his ugly hide. 
Wheelie didn't take this well and thought Prime a brute, 
So in retaliation, he bit the Commander's boot! 
{{storylink|Passive Aggression}}

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===The ''Universe'' continuity, where all the different canons went and roamed free===
[[Image:Wheeliewreckers.jpg|right|150px|thumb|For Daniel only Arcee cried, but poor Wheelie also died!]]

With [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|Dr. Fujiyama]] in tow, the Autobots were quite screwed. 
It seems a legion of [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbirds]] were in a terrible mood! 
With Wheelie injured thanks to a shot in the back, 
Scar-faced Daniel realized the villains would cut them no slack. 

Prepared to die to stop the evil hordes, 
Wheelie told Daniel these few final words: 

{{quote|"Through all our lives, I've been your friend. But now it's time for this to end."}}

With a grenade pin pulled, signalling doom, 
Daniel ended their friendship with a massive ''Kaboom''! 
{{storylink|Departure}}

[[Image:Wheeliebrawntapoutescape.jpg|right|300px|thumb|To what universe does this Wheelie go? From Nightbird death? We'll never know!]]

Centuries passed, with Wars both Great and of Beast, 
And once again [[Unicron]] was prepared to feast! 
An alternate Wheelie was poached from his home, 
And locked in the [[Cauldron]] where no one could roam. 

He would fight other Transformers till death, either one; 
The loser would feed his [[spark]] to hungry Unicron! 
Trapped in a cage, Wheelie was doomed to meet [[Primus|his maker]], 
However, he was saved by [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]! 

He escaped with the others, through a portal they were hurled, 
Towards perhaps his home universe, a return to his world! 
{{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}
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===''IDW'' comics continuity, the current publisher (we all agree)===
[[Image:Wheeliesurvival.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Wheelie is sad for once again he's been had!]]

Wheelie wanted to help and all, 
But the Autobots thought he was too small. 
Then one day he got his due, 
But radiation crashed his ship—boo hoo! 

The world's creatures towered over him; 
He [[Universal greeting|greeted]] [[Chaosteros|one]] and lost a limb. 
He got it back, so he wasn't sunk, 
But where he found it really stunk. 

Alas, he dug in poop in vain; 
After, transforming caused great pain. 
The trail of a crashed ship he embarked upon, 
But when he found it—Decepticon! 

An [[Varta|alien]] was tortured by [[Spectro]] and [[Spyglass]], 
But Wheelie swooped in and saved Varta's ass. 
Wheelie had saved him just in time, 
So he taught Wheelie how to rhyme! 

Varta had a ship that flew, 
And Wheelie's power source would do. 
They both prepared to leave the place, 
But Spyglass shot Varta in the face! 

They took the ship and left Wheelie to his doom, 
But he surprised the 'Cons and made the ship go kaboom! 
One year later, he and Varta have a home, 
And his fate no longer does Wheelie bemoan! 
{{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}

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==Toys==
===Toys for Generation 1, where the whole toyline begun===
[[Image:G1Wheelie toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|You can transform him in a snap! But he still looks like crap.]]
*'''Wheelie''' (Mini Vehicle, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-80'''

: Wheelie's transformation does not go very far, he turns into a generic "futuristic car". Surprisingly enough, the fans' fancy he tickles, as he's the only new mold of the third-year [[Mini Vehicle]]s.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed much later on, into an old friend of Prime's who was named [[Dion]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Wheelie/wheelie.htm More information on Wheelie at TFU.info]''

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*'''Future Cybertron''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TF-20'''

: Wheelie was reissued in a Japanese "[[Transformers Collection]]" set. [[Targetmaster]] [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Recoil]], you also did get! The reissue's different in an unexpected way; where the old face was orange, the new one is gray!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/Wheelie/wheelie.htm More information on reissue Wheelie at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008), when some show-accurate toys came quite late===
[[Image:Wheelielegendsuniverse.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bumblebee swine, your alt mode's mine!]]
====G1 Series====
*'''Wheelie''' (Legends, 2009)

:Along with many other Mini Vehicles from Generation 1, Wheelie was released as a [[Legends Class|Legends]] figure for pocket-sized fun. To make the rhyming one a little neater, he now transforms into a "[[Junkion|Junk Planet]] speeder!"<ref>Wheelie's cardback calls him this, assuming Hasbro's not taking the piss.</ref> Hasbro was thoughtful, and kept Wheelie armed. They sculpted a slingshot! Enemies be alarmed!

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
*'''Minibot Spy Team''' (Multi-pack, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-19'''

:[[TakaraTomy]]'s Wheelie has colors more mellow; over in Japan, he's light orange-yellow. He comes packed with two other Minibots totaling three, though [[Warpath (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Warpath]] and [[Cosmos (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Cosmos]] are not for free.

==Notes==
*In the first [[commercial]] where Wheelie did appear, his voice didn't sound anywhere near! Although Frank Welker did the gig, Wheelie's voice came much deeper, dig? In fact — and we're sure you'll all agree — he sounded like the [[Wikipedia:The Smurfs|Smurfs']] pal [[Wikipedia:Johan and Peewit|Peewit]]! (That's pronounced "Peewee", you see.)

*[[Chris Ryall]] said Wheelie would get a [[Spotlight: Wheelie|spotlight]] on his [http://ryalltime.blogspot.com/2008/02/who-said-music-industry-is-dead.html blog]. His hide the fans did wish to flog. On [http://jizaitoys.seesaa.net/article/34599110.html Jizai's design] [[Klaus Scherwinski]] did base, for Wheelie's sake he does not lose face.

*Among those who dislike Wheelie is [[Floro Dery]], his creator—really! Dery's said that of all his Transformers designs, Wheelie's the one that he most maligns—maybe even the only one! Honest, it's true! You can read for yourself in this interview! <ref>http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery, where he says "I don't like Wheelie"</ref>
[[Image:Unused AHM Wheelie concept.jpg|200px|right|thumb|]]

* In [[Armada (cartoon)|Armada]], his animation model was used. He agreed with [[Arrogant Autobot officer|his boss]], and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] was abused. They believed Hot Shot's [[Wheeljack (Armada)|friend]] had died in those flames. Thanks to those jerks, Hot Shot is who he blames.

* In "[[Bee in the City]]", they thought [[Bumblebee (Animated)|'Bee]] was Wheelie, and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|some]] [[Side Burn (RID)|other]] [[Cheetor (BW)|guys]] who he never was really!

* Though Wheelie thought his body looked fine, for [[All Hail Megatron|AHM]] he got a redesign! [[Guido Guidi]] was not enthused, and in [[Spotlight: Wheelie]] it didn't get used.

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==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Wheelie Wheelie's profile by Marvel Comic hands, hosted by a club of Nordic Transfans.]

==Footnotes==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Headmasters characters]]
[[Category: Henkei! Henkei! characters]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

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[[Image:G1CommercialBumper01.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Still not as catchy as ABC's "Aaaafter theeese messages, we'll be riiiight back!"]]
'''Commercial bumpers''' are short segments used to mark the start and end of a commercial segment during a television show. They have been used in many Transformers cartoons.

:''Japanese term:'' '''Eye catch'''

==Generation 1==
The original ''Transformers'' cartoon featured a rotating series of commercial bumpers, which changed by season. The music for all seasons remained the same, however, with [[Victor Caroli]] narrating "[[Media:G1-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|''The Transformers'' will return after these messages]]" and "[[Media:G1-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|We now return to ''The Transformers'']]", while a character transformed. The animation for the season 1 and 2 bumpers was provided by [[Toei]] while the animation for the season 3 and 4 bumpers was provided by [[AKOM]].

The commercial bumpers were among the many aspects of the cartoon subjected to aural desecration by [[Kid Rhino]]. Whereas the original bumpers featured only music and the narrator's voice, the Rhino DVD releases included lasers, squealing tires, revving engines, swooshing sounds, and [[transformation]] sound effects, none of which were present in the original.

The Japanese dub replaced [[Victor Caroli]] with [[Issei Masamune]] yelling "Exciting Transformer!", and had sound effects added to them. During the 2010 series, the regular music in the bumpers was replaced with [[Dash Dash Transformer]].

[[Image:G1CommercialBumperOptimus01.jpg|thumb|200px|This image can also be found on every vintage trapper keeper, pencil case and paper party cup you'll ever find.]]
[[Image:G1CommercialBumperShockwave01.jpg|thumb|200px|Little known fact: Shockwave invented [[:Image:G1 Vol.2 Issue6 2.jpg|disco]].]]
[[Image:G1CommercialBumperTrypticon01.jpg|thumb|200px|Trypticon destroy obnoxious text!!]]
[[Image:G1CommercialBumperHighbrow01.jpg|thumb|200px|]]

;1984
''The Transformers'' will return:
*Optimus Prime transforms to robot mode.
*Jazz drives out from behind an Autobot symbol, spins out while transforming to robot mode, and backs off-screen while firing.

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Starscream flies over Earth, transforms to robot mode and lands.
*Laserbeak flies under cam in cassette mode; a passing Decepticon symbol hides his transformation to condor mode.

;1985
The Season Two commercial bumpers are distinguished by their bright, solid-color backgrounds.

''The Transformers'' will return:
*Cosmos transforms and lands on an upside-down planetoid, which then rotates so he's upright.
*Omega Supreme transforms from base to robot and fires.
*Shockwave transforms from gun to robot and fires at the camera
*Devastator forms, raises his fists together and is enveloped by an energy glow.
*Blitzwing

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Thrust transforms to robot mode and lands.
*Warpath transforms to tank mode and drives under the camera.
*Astrotrain flies past in shuttle mode, changes to robot mode and fires, then changes to locomotive form and drives into the camera.
*Grimlock changes to dino mode and uses his tail to smash a rock outcrop with the Decepticon emblem.
*Hook, in crane mode, lifts a sign declaring "We now return to the Transformers".

;1986
''The Transformers'' will return:
*Rodimus Prime, dodging fire from Cyclonus before changing to vehicle mode.
*Blurr flies past camera, transforms and fires.
*Base-mode Trypticon fires, then transforms to dinosaur mode.

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Ultra Magnus, discharging two passengers before transforming to robot mode.
*Sharkticon, transforming to shark mode and walking into the camera.

;1987
''The Transformers'' will return:
*Scorponok transforms from base to scorpion, scuttles at the camera, and transforms to robot.

We now return to ''The Transformers'':
*Highbrow transforms from helicopter to robot over a planet.
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==''The Headmasters''==
Every bumper for ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' featured the same [[Media:HM-Commercial-Bumper-Sting.ogg|musical sting]], followed by a cry of "Head On!" from one of the cast.

[[Image:Headmasters bumpers.jpg|thumb|250px|"Apply directly to the command module!"]]
Into first commercial:
*Gun-mode [[Sixshot]] leaps from [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s hand, transforms to robot mode and fires a volley of shots from his blasters.

First return to show:
*Jet-mode [[Brainstorm]] flies and spins through space, then transforms to robot mode and fires a blast.

Into second commercial:
*Vehicle-mode [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] dodges two blasts from offscreen, then transforms to robot mode and fires back.
*Scorpion-mode [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] transforms to robot mode, materialises his shield and ends with a mighty pose.

Second return to show:
*Tank-mode [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] comes under fire from behind, and turns to return fire before transforming to robot mode.
*Ship-mode [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] transforms to robot mode.
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==''Super-God Masterforce''==
Every ''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' bumper was accompanied by [[Media:MF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting.ogg|a musical sting]] featuring a drawn-out cry of "Mastaaaaa-FORCE!"

;First rotation
[[Image:Masterforce bumper 1.jpg|thumb|200px|You'd better not touch that dial!]]
Into first commercial:
*Jet-mode [[Metalhawk]] flies over a polar wasteland, then transforms to robot mode and fires two shots.

First return to show:
*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] burst out of the ocean and combine into [[King Poseidon]].

Into second commercial:
*Jet-mode [[Blood]] flies over a city and shoots and a building, then transforms to robot mode.

Second return to show:
*[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] transforms to robot mode.

Before closing credits:
*Truck-mode [[Ginrai]] drives across a rocky landscape, and transforms to robot mode.

;Second rotation
[[Image:Masterforce bumper 2.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
Into first commercial:
*Jet-mode [[Metalhawk]] flies over a polar wasteland, then transforms to robot mode and fires two shots.

First return to show:
*The [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]] burst out of the ocean and combine into [[King Poseidon]].

Into second commercial:
*[[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] combine into [[Darkwings]].

Second return to show:
*[[Shūta Gō|Goshooter]] transforms to robot mode.

Before closing credits:
*Super Ginrai bursts out of a volcano in vehicle mode and transforms into robot mode.

;Third rotation
[[Image:Masterforce bumper 3.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
Into first commercial:
*Ship-mode [[Grand Maximus]] flies through a smokey battlefield, fires off a shot, and transforms to robot mode.

First return to show:
*Super Ginrai tears through a wall of strange organic material, then combines with [[Godbomber]] into God Ginrai.

Into second commercial:
*Scorpion-mode [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] scuttles through a dark canyon and transforms to robot mode.

Second return to show:
*The [[Giga|Gigatank]] drives through some water as the [[Mega|Megajet]] flies overhead, then the pair combine into [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]].

Before closing credits:
*Super Ginrai tears through a wall of strange organic material, then combines with [[Godbomber]] into God Ginrai.

The final episode of the series, "[[You Too Use the Masterforce to Transform]]" featured a unique final bumper, starring [[Cab]]'s pet [[Cab|parrot and armadillo]]. The parrot rode around on top of the rolled up armadillo, then fell off as the armadillo uncurled.
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==''Victory''==
[[Image:Victory bumpers.jpg|thumb|250px|When your room looks kinda weird, and you wish that you weren't the-ere...]]
[[Image:Roadcaesar bumper.jpg|thumb|125px|ANIMAL DANCE!]]

''[[Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'''s bumpers were distinguished by their use of cutesy "[[super deformed]]" characters, who would destroy the opposing faction's [[insignia]] to the tune of [[Media:Victory-Commercial-Bumper-Sting.ogg|a short musical sting]].

After opening credits:
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] flies in and transforms, then slashes the Decepticon insignia, which falls apart to reveal the Autobot insignia beneath.

Into commercial:
*[[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] falls into shot in beast mode, transforms and smashes the Autobot insignia with his mace, which crumbles away to expose the Decepticon insignia.

Back to show:
*The [[Dinoforce]] combine into [[Dinoking]], who jumps on the Autobot insignia, then cheerfully plucks the Decepticon insignia from rubble.

Before closing credits:
*[[Holi]] destroys the Decepticon insignia by bursting out of it in car mode, then transforms to watch [[Jean Minakaze|Jean]] as he pushes the Autobot insignia into shot. Holi leans against it and Jean salutes.
*The [[Brainmaster|Brainmasters]] combine into [[Road Caesar]] and kick the Decepticon logo and the camera follows it as it rolls off to the right, past the Autobot logo, and falls over. Road Caesar jumps on it and dusts his hands off. Curiously, this bumper was only featured in "[[Attack! Leozack]]".
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==''Generation 2''==
[[Image:G2commercialConstructiconsDinobots.jpg|thumb|125px|]]
''[[Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' incorporated [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] clips from the line's toy [[Commercial|commercials]], each one featuring a piece of unique narration.

Into commercial:
*The Constructicons transform and start smashing stuff as the narrator appeals to the audience: "Hey, don't trash the place! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' will be right back!"
*Jazz drives off a ramp and transforms to robot mode with a flip. "Hey, don't flip out! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' will be right back!"
*Optimus Prime drives down a road for a while before transforming. "Don't hit the road! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' will be right back!"

Back to show:
*Ramjet swoops down and transforms to robot mode as the narrator requests: "Don't go ballistic! ''Transformers: Generation 2'' is back!"
*Devastator smashes a chasm into the ground, out of which emerge the Dinobots. "And now, back to ''Transformers: Generation 2''!"
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==''Beast Wars''==
''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' featured a standardized short commercial bumper, with the show's logo from the opening credits accompanied by the "BEAST WARS!" cry, and [[Garry Chalk]] proclaiming either "We'll be right back!" or "We're back!" as appropriate.

[[Image:Beast Wars bumper.jpg|thumb|200px|left|]]
After the final act of the episode and before the final commercial, there would be an additional bumper, with a narrator urging viewers to continue watching the series as a montage of action clips and quotes played quickly in the background.

''Garry Chalk'': "BEAST WAAAARS!" 
''Narrator'': "More exciting action--" 
''Chalk'': "MAXIMIZE!" 
''Narrator'': "--from your favorite 3-D Transformers!" 
''Chalk'': "Prime jets, ON!" 
''[[Ian James Corlett|Ian Corlett]]'': "Whoaaaaah, cool!" 
''Narrator'': "On the next exciting adventure of ''Beast Wars''! With 3-D action!"

[[Image:BeastWarsJapanBumperConvoy01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]

Meanwhile, for the Japanese version of the series, the commercial bumpers were slightly more elaborate. Each bumper featured a framed image of a chosen character, showing off their transformation while screaming the name of the show. Layed over their narration was a clip of the theme song: "[[WAR WAR！STOP IT]]" by [[Banana Ice]].

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==''Beast Wars II''==
[[Image:BWII Lio Convoy bumper.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
The Japanese ''[[Beast Wars II (cartoon)|Beast Wars II]]'' series used two different types of bumpers.

The first featured an over-the-shoulder, close-up shot of [[Lio Convoy]] on a plain black background. This would reveal itself slowly with an adjustment of the screen's lighting, followed by the series' logo materialising in the bottom right corner, all to the tune of [[Media:BWII-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|a strange "whoosing" synth sting]].

The second type of bumper used in ''BWII'' featured a character's stock transformation footage on a plain black background, again ending with the show's logo slowly appearing in the corner. When the featured character had a beast mode, they were shown transforming to robot mode, but those without ended up in vehicle mode. The exceptions to this rule were [[Moon (BWII)|Moon]], [[Scuba]], and [[Ikard]], who were each shown to transform both to robot mode in a pre-break bumper and then back to beast mode after the break. [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] also transformed to robot mode when he was featured. Instead of the "whoosing" synth, this style of bumper was accompanied by [[Media:BWII-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|its own short musical sting]].

The first Lio Convoy-style bumper was used almost exclusively for the first fifteen episodes, with the sole exception of episode twelve. Between the episodes sixteen and forty-two it only turned up in four episodes, and then shared the final episode with a [[Lio Junior]] transformation bumper.
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==''Beast Wars Neo''==
''[[Beast Wars Neo (cartoon)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' also used bumpers that each featured the series' characters' transformation footage as ''BWII'' had. This was accompanied by one of two musical stings, depending on whether the bumper was positioned [[Media:BWN-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|before]] or [[Media:BWN-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|after]] the ad break.

[[Image:Beast Wars Neo bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px|left|Wonkey <s>donkey</s> giraffe.]]
Approximately half of the episodes featured a different character either side of the ad break, whereas the other half kept the same character for both bumps. Occasionally they also mixed things up a bit by showing a single character transforming from beast mode to robot mode before the break and back again afterwards.

Of the twenty-two characters featured in the series' bumpers, only six were given more than one piece of transformation footage. Of those, [[Big Convoy]] is special in that he was shown in three separate clips; one transforming to beast mode, and two transforming to robot mode.

The familiar [[Lio Convoy]] over-the-shoulder bumper from ''BWII'' also made a cameo appearance in this series. It was used as both the pre- and post-break bumpers in [[Illusion? Lio Convoy|episode twenty-nine]]. The only difference was that it now featured the ''Neo'' logo and stings, naturally.

With this series, Lio Convoy also finally got his own transformation-style bumper, something that managed to elude him throughout the whole of ''BWII''.
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==''Robots in Disguise''==
[[Image:Car Robots bumpers.jpg|right|280px|thumb|]]
;''Car Robots''
The Japanese ''[[Robots in Disguise (cartoon)|Car Robots]]'' series featured bumpers that each re-used one of the [[computer-generated imagery|CGI]] character transformations seen in the show's opening titles, except taking place on a plain black background and with the series logo overlaid onto the bottom right corner. These were accompanied by one of two different musical stings, depending on whether they were [[Media:CR-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|leading into]], or [[Media:CR-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|returning from]] the ad break.

;''Robots in Disguise''
Into commercial:
*CGI animation of a superdeformed [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] transforming into the [[Fox Kids]] logo. [[Neil Kaplan]] narrates "We'll be right back, on Fox Kids!"
*The [[Spy Changer]]s run towards the screen and transform, as [[Wally Wingert]] implores "Don't speed up--we'll be transforming back to the show!"

Back to show:
*CGI clip of Optimus Prime's transformation from the original ''Car Robots'' opening credits. Kaplan: "Shift--shape--and ready to roll--back to ''Transformers'' on Fox Kids!"
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]'s face appears on his own car-mode viewscreen. Wingert: "Dude! We're cruising the fast track, back to ''Transformers'' on Fox Kids!"
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==''Armada''==
[[Image:Armada Optimus Prime bumper.jpg|thumb|150px|]]
The ''[[Armada (cartoon)|Armada]]'' series featured bumpers that were very similar in part to the show's [[scene transition]]s.

The first bumper of the episode would start by showing [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s vehicle mode driving down a dirt road for a couple of seconds before transitioning via a screen full of customised [[Autobot]] [[insignia]]-shaped [[wikipedia:wipe (transition)|iris wipes]] to a shot of him in robot mode in front of a vaguely mechanical looking background. Optimus would then twirl around, flailing wildly, before settling on a pose on the right side of the screen. This was accompanied by either [[Media:Armada-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|a short musical sting taken from the show's theme song]], or [[Media:Armada-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|a second sting that, like, totally rocks out loud]].

[[Image:Armada bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px|left|Winners don't use drugs. Transfans don't need them.]]
The bumper leading into the mid-episode commercial break would start by fading up on the familiar swirling green background as pieces of the Autobot insignia quickly tumbled from behind the camera towards the middle of the screen. Once the pieces had met in the middle-ground and joined together to form the Autobot symbol, they would perform a quick flip while a glowing yellow monochrome Optimus suddenly appeared out of the flare effect. All of this was accompanied by the same first musical sting taken from the theme song.

The bumper that led the return to the show was basically the same, except with the [[Decepticon]] symbol, a glowing white [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], and [[Media:Armada-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1-Short.ogg|a slightly shorter version of the first sting]].
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==''Super Link''==
[[Image:Super Link bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px]]
The Japanese version of the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon featured still shots of various characters over the top of one of two musical stings, one for [[Media:SL-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|either]] [[Media:SL-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|side]] of the break. In addition, the featured character would announce the show's title, often taking the opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience or give their characteristic rallying cry ("[[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]—hyper mode!" for example).

Rather than follow a fixed pattern across the series or be chosen randomly, the bumpers would often relate to the events of the episode during which they appeared, and characters would sometimes make references to what was happening in the show at the time. The special episode "[[Distribution]]" featured an abundance of original commercial bumpers which didn't actually lead into commercials, but were just included for "fun" in the middle of the show.

''Super Link'''s commercial bumpers didn't make it into ''Energon'' (because it took commercial breaks more frequently and at different times), but the fake bumpers from "Distribution" did, since they were actually part of the episode. Naturally, the joke (weak as it was in the first place) was met with [[dull surprise|dull bemusement]] by the ''Energon'' audience, since viewers who had not seen ''Super Link'' (i.e. most of the viewing audience) had no idea what they were or where they came from.
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==''Galaxy Force''==
The bumpers for the Japanese ''[[Cybertron (cartoon)|Galaxy Force]]'' series featured a harmonised cry of "[[Media:GF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-1.ogg|To-ran-su-for-MAAAAA!]]" taken from the end of the main theme tune. When the theme changed at episode twenty-eight the show's bumpers switched to using two different versions of the cry, neither from the main theme, each with slightly different timing for the pre- and post-break bumpers; "[[Media:GF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-2.ogg|To-ran-su... fo-or-MAAAAA!]]" and "[[Media:GF-Commercial-Bumper-Sting-3.ogg|To-ran-su-FORRR-maaaaa!]]" respectively.

[[Image:Galaxy Force bumpers.jpg|thumb|280px|left|It's 8:13... Do you know where your children are?]]
For the first half of the series, each bumper would start by showing the series' logo on a light blue star field, from which the planets would break away and fly around a bit as the title glowed white and phased-out. This would then quickly cross-fade into a close-up still of a character, on top of which said character would then phase-in with the same white glow seen earlier (together with their name and faction's insignia) and strike a pose with a mighty ''clunk''.

From episode twenty-seven (the series' half-way point), the bumpers would start with a close-up silhouette of a character on a star field background, overlaid with the series' logo in the bottom corner. The logo would then phase-out as the silhouette moved away from the camera, usually turning around, as the lighting adjusted to reveal the character and the background cross-faded into said character's close-up still. Each bump would still end with the same pose-striking ''clunk'' as before, together with the character's name and insignia phasing into view.

For the first thirteen episodes, the bumper leading into the ad break was also used to return to the show, whereas from episodes fourteen to twenty-five, most (but not all) episodes featured different characters either side of the break. From episode twenty-six onwards they were always different, and occasionally displayed two or three characters on the same screen.

A notable exception is [[Unfinished|episode fifty-one]], which is the only episode to feature no commercial bumpers; instead, the ''Galaxy Force'' logo scrolls on and off the screen to signal the beginning and the end of the commercial break.
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[[Category:Media]]

Jumal

2009-08-15T22:36:51Z

Ziyad:

:''Prince Jumal is a [[human]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AerialAssault Hassan.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Hassan chopper!]]

'''Prince Jumal''', also known as '''Hassan''', is the ruler of an unspecified [[Middle East|Middle Eastern]] nation on [[Earth]]. In his spare time, he likes tinkering with old cars.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Mona Marshall]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)

Prince Jumal was deposed by [[Ali]], who took over his palace and allied himself with the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] in order to conquer [[oil]] fields throughout the Middle East. Living on the streets, Jumal took on the name "Hassan" and started spying on Ali's activities—stealing jet fighter parts for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Plane drone|plane drones]]. Getting into one of Ali's trucks during one of the heists, Hassan met the disassembled [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] [[Slingshot]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], who were also investigating the plane thefts.

[[Image:AerialAssault Jumal.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Ready to rock the Casbah?]]

Hassan helped repair the two [[Autobot|Autobots]], but couldn't find a replacement for Slingshot's [[weapons console]], so he decided to infiltrate Megatron's "[[Giant Purple Griffin|fortress]]" and steal one. The mission was a success, and he provided Slingshot with the missing part just in time for the Aerialbot to save himself from the fortress's grasping tentacles.

After the day was saved and Ali was captured, Slingshot wondered if Prince Jumal would mind that Hassan used parts of his cars to repair the Aerialbots. Hassan then shocked everyone by revealing his true identity, and assured Slingshot that he didn't mind—after all, he liked fixing up "old junkers". {{storylink|Aerial Assault|Aerial Assault}}

==Notes==
*'''Jumal''' seems to be a misspelled ([[Wikipedia:Romanization of Arabic|sort of...]]) rendition of the name otherwise spelled '''[[Wikipedia:Jamal|Jamal]]''' (Arabic: جمال ''Jamāl''). It translates to "beauty" or "grace".
*'''[[Wikipedia:Hassan (name)|Hassan]]''' (Arabic: حسن ''Ḥasan'') is a common Arabic name. It translates to "handsome" or "well-appearing".
*Whoever assigned the Prince's names in the script must've thought very highly of his looks...

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Talk:Jumal

2009-08-15T22:34:42Z

Ziyad:

Talk:Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya

2009-08-15T22:03:33Z

Ziyad:

Talk:Jumal

2009-08-15T21:57:03Z

Ziyad:

Jumal

2009-08-15T20:57:53Z

Ziyad: Arabic elaboration

:''Prince Jumal is a [[human]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AerialAssault Hassan.JPG|right|250px|thumb|Hassan chopper!]]

'''Prince Jumal''' (Arabic: الأمير جمال ''al-’Amīr Jamāl''), also known as '''Hassan''' (Arabic: حسن ''Ḥasan''), is the ruler of an unspecified [[Middle East|Middle Eastern]] nation on [[Earth]]. In his spare time, he likes tinkering with old cars.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Mona Marshall]] (English), [[Keiichi Nanba]] (Japanese)

Prince Jumal was deposed by [[Ali]], who took over his palace and allied himself with the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] in order to conquer [[oil]] fields throughout the Middle East. Living on the streets, Jumal took on the name "Hassan" and started spying on Ali's activities—stealing jet fighter parts for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Plane drone|plane drones]]. Getting into one of Ali's trucks during one of the heists, Hassan met the disassembled [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] [[Slingshot]] and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], who were also investigating the plane thefts.

[[Image:AerialAssault Jumal.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Ready to rock the Casbah?]]

Hassan helped repair the two [[Autobot|Autobots]], but couldn't find a replacement for Slingshot's [[weapons console]], so he decided to infiltrate Megatron's "[[Giant Purple Griffin|fortress]]" and steal one. The mission was a success, and he provided Slingshot with the missing part just in time for the Aerialbot to save himself from the fortress's grasping tentacles.

After the day was saved and Ali was captured, Slingshot wondered if Prince Jumal would mind that Hassan used parts of his cars to repair the Aerialbots. Hassan then shocked everyone by revealing his true identity, and assured Slingshot that he didn't mind—after all, he liked fixing up "old junkers". {{storylink|Aerial Assault|Aerial Assault}}

==Name==
*'''Jumal''' seems to be a misspelled ([[Wikipedia:Romanization of Arabic|sort of...]]) rendition of the name otherwise spelled '''[[Wikipedia:Jamal|Jamal]]''' (Arabic: جمال ''Jamāl''). It translates to "beauty" or "grace".
*'''[[Wikipedia:Hassan|Hassan]]''' (Arabic: حسن ''Ḥasan'') is a common Arabic name. It translates to "handsome" or "well-appearing".
*Whoever assigned the Prince's names must've thought very highly of his looks...

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Talk:Eye in the Sky

2009-08-15T13:44:48Z

Ziyad:

==Abdül Fakkadi and the Ottomans==
I think the article should expand upon what makes the mirrorverse Fakkadi and his country different. Aside from being a pacifist instead of a craving mad dictator, he's also an Ottoman, which raises the high possibility that he's NOT an Arab in this universe but a Turk! Also, the real Ottoman Empire was overthrown in 1923 (after WWI), but they still exist in Shattered Glass. The article not only fails to mention this last bit, but the statement "his people are referred to as the "Ottomans"" makes it seem like the Ottomans are made up =/ perhaps a link to [[Wikipedia:Ottoman Empire|Wikipedia's article on the Ottoman Empire]] would be useful -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 18:03, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
:Abdul Fakkadi was always more based on [[wikipedia:Muammar al-Gaddafi|Muammar al-Gaddafi]] than anyone, which makes him Libyan, not Arab. Libya ''was'' part of the Ottoman Empire.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 18:12, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
::Libya ''is'' an Arab country, though. So, ''any'' Libyan is also considered an Arab, includding [[Wikipedia:Muammar al-Gaddafi|Gaddafi]], and, in respect, [[Abdul Fakkadi|Fakkadi]]. That said, Libya was indeed conquered by the Ottomans, who assign leaders of their own to the territories they capture, so Libya at that point was run by the Turks, before being taken by the Italians, then finally handed over to the Arabs. Hence, it's safe to assume that [[Abdul Fakkadi]] is Arab in the conventional-verse (with all the stereotypicality of [[Carbombya]], it's hard to deny that), and possible to conclude he's Turkish in the mirrorverse, because he is ruling an Ottoman territory. -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:53, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

:I'd be happy to expand, except that everything that's in the article is pretty much all the info on them that was in the story itself. And outside information can't be assumed as necessarily true in TF, and that goes double for anything Shattered Glass-related, where everything's ''totally'' messed up. I mean, in the SG universe, the British want to invade the US, and the Statue of Liberty has a sword, and that's just for starters. --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 23:39, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
::So, history could be ALL messed up in SG, huh... I never thought of it that way. And now that I do, it makes sense not to assume anything. But I still believe it should be mentioned in the '''Real-World References ''' that the Ottoman Empire collapsed in 1923, and that Fakkadi ruling an Ottoman territory could be a based on the fact that Libya was once a part of the Ottoman Empire. -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 09:44, 15 August 2009 (EDT)

Talk:William Lennox

2009-08-15T13:37:34Z

Ziyad: /* Inta b-titkallem Arabi?? */ new section

Can we delete this article? We generally go by the full names of principal human characters on this wiki. Josh Duhamel has said (IIRC) that his character's name is William Lennox, but until we get something more official... --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 08:12, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

:Deletion hardly seems like the appropriate response. Putting the article on-notice that it's going to be moved as soon as we know his full name seems better. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 09:21, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
:: Oops, yeah, I meant moving it to whatever his full name will be. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 10:07, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

Hm. I wonder if there's a need for a standard "moving" template... this seems a rare occurrence, but since sequels are almost inevitable... if so, I demand the image in the box be Movor. Hmm, we could [http://www.ridforever.info/gallery/Ruination-and-Combaticons/Ruination_Team061 clip him out of this image...] --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 14:40, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

:If we're doing a Move template, we probably want a Merge Into and a Merge 50/50 template. Any ideas for that?-[[User:Derik|Derik]] 18:51, 20 May 2007 (UTC)
::[http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Megs_ratch.jpg Merge 50/50] --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 19:01, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

:::Heh -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 19:50, 20 May 2007 (UTC)

==Military branch==
Which military branch is Lennox from? In the credits his men are US Army Rangers, Epps is from the air force, and I noted an airborne patch on Lennox's BDU. Does he command some sort of mixed multi-force unit? Or am I missing something? --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 19:43, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
:I ''think'' they're supposed to be an Army unit, with Epps as an embedded Air Force Combat Air Controller. --[[User:KilMichaelMcC|KilMichaelMcC]] 19:49, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
::What Kil says makes sense. I don't know what Air Force BDUs look like, but I've been told by others after their repeat viewings of the movie that you can see an Army tape on Lennox's shirt. Keller definitely mentions "the Rangers" at one point, so if that's what Lennox's men are listed as in the credits... -[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 20:13, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
:::I can't speak for Fig or the rest of the team, because their actual combat gear is tuned towards practicality over inter-service discrimination, but when wearing normal everyday fatigues, Lennox wears an Army uniform and Epps an Air Force uniform. Apparently the team is to an extent mixed-service. The Colonol of SOCCENT is an Army Colonol, also. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 03:57, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
::::On Colonel Sharp's BDU shirt, the name tape says Marines. You can go catch a matinee if you're not convinced. :) -[[User:Rotty|Rotty]] 04:04, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
:::::No, I just forgot you'd told me that. I remember the conversation now; the lighting in the Ops room makes it difficult to determine the color of his BDUs. The majority of the services are switching over to that "digital" pattern (we start getting ours this fall!), and the only major differentiation aside from insignia is the color scheme. Not that I won't see the movie again anyway. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 04:10, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

==Donnelly==
How should we handle his article name since he doesn't appear to have a first name? Does he have one? Sergeant Donnelly or First (or 1st) Sergeant Donnelly? --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 06:38, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

==Serious Writing==
Not to offend anyone, but I think that this Article would be better if the jokes were left out. Again, I don't mean to offend anyone, I just wanted to say that. [[User:Captain William Lennox Transformers|Captain William Lennox Transformers]] 18:50, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
:Not to be unnecessarily blunt, but '''we disagree'''.
:All you did was change the image captions. And you didn't even change them to ''good'' captions- 'Captain William Lennox attacks one of the Decepticons' is a ''sucky'' state-the-obvious caption. Which Decepticon? Where? Wait- isnt' this when he ''killed'' Blackout?
:That caption does nothing but take up space under the photo. It provides no information not immediately obvious by ''looking'' at the photo. The original caption-- which went through several iterations before beign setttled on-- was chosen to capture the emotion of the moment.
:''Captain Lennox is almost killed by one of the Decepticons, unknown to his Soldiers.'' This inaccurately describes both this photo and the events around it. He is never 'almost killed' without his men knowing- they know right away when the attack happens! You didn't like the original caption ''Yeah, real good work watching your commander's back, all you guys standin' in the background,'' which '''accurately''' described the action of the photo as well as highlighting the reason it was chosen, so you '''rephrased''' that accurate caption into a half-assed serious caption that more-or-less said the same thing-- only it was completely wrong.
:One of Lennox's Soldiers dies in a Deleted Scene from the Film. Which soldier? When? Why did the soldier die? Why is this in Lennox's article-- oh is he comforting him? '''Wait'''- I'm using ''rhetorical confusion'' because '''all this information is included in the text of the article right next to the image''', and again all you did was substitute a boring nondescriptive caption in place of one that captured the emotional context of the scene.
:And for reasons I can't ''begin'' to understand, you removed the link to the actor who played Lennox.
:It comes down to this— the original version of the article was ''more informative''. Thank about that-- sometimes funny captions can actually ''tell'' you things! --[[User:Derik|Derik]] 20:20, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
::(gets out a fire extinguisher on Derik) Hey hey, calm down. He made a mistake by assuming this wiki is supposed to run in exactly the same manner as whatever wiki he frequents and arbitrarily decided that he should Change Everything, but no need to go overboard ;) --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 20:38, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
::: I firmly maintain that a thorough case study explaining ''why'' the article was worse off after he bowdlerized it while counter-pointing the strengths of the system he was attempting to supplant is a more effective way of communicating the philosophies of this wiki as a genuine alternative solution instead of an arbitrary choice by sniggering joke-happy pot-heads. If successful in communicating this, it should create less long-term frustration for everyone.
:::(I'm not saying that every article's captions are this relevant- many or not- but in Lennox's article everything was there for a reason.) Also- removing the link to the actor and arbitrarily changing the name of the Fiction Section-- a section which appears on virtually every article on this Wiki, irritated me. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 23:29, 8 December 2007 (UTC)
::::I think you came off as unnecessarily hostile. Please don't be. Educating the member about policy is more helpful than the reprimanding lash you gave him. You may have had some good points, but your tone looked aimed to just scare the person off. --[[User:Sntint|Sntint]] 06:11, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
:::::Yeah, if people do something wrong, we help them do things correctly, not freak them out and scare them away. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 06:19, 9 December 2007 (UTC)
::::::Hrm, I thought I was being friendlier than <nowiki>{{caption bastard}}</nowiki>, but then I ''had'' been up for 32 hours at the time, so my judgment may be a bit questionable.
::::::To Me Lennox; My apologies if I came off as growly. Everything I said above remains valid, but please try to imagine I used a much friendlier tone in expressing it, as the intent was 'excessively blunt for the sake of efficiency' not 'mean.' Placing stickers of rainbows and unicorns on your computer monitor while reading mthe above statements may also approximate the tone I was going for— but since this would almost certainly damage your monitor, I cannot advise it. Please note I have just expressed a concern for your computer hardware and cautioned you against potential misfortune. This should be interpreted as a friendly gesture on my part, I look forward to working with you in the future. -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 06:50, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

== Inta b-titkallem Arabi?? ==

I just wanted to note that Cpt. Lennox apparently knows how to speak some Arabic (أحتاج تليفون ''’aḥtāğ telifōn'' '''I need a telephone''' to [[Akram]]), but I was wondering where I should write this, in the Notes section or the Trivia section? -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 09:37, 15 August 2009 (EDT)

Talk:Eye in the Sky

2009-08-14T23:53:50Z

Ziyad:

Bumblebee (Animated)

2009-08-14T23:37:59Z

Ziyad: Arabic dub name + Arabic commercial name

{{picsneeded|Cartoon screencaps}}
{{disambig3|Bumblebee}}
:''Bumblebee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Bumblebeeanimated.jpg|thumb|300px|Little. Yellow. Different.]]
'''Bumblebee''' is the youngest, yellowest, and most energetic of the Autobots...[[Bumblebee (G1)|as]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|usual]]. A hyperactive wisecracker, Bumblebee is quite convinced he's the fastest—and coolest—thing on four wheels. He has a tendency to bite off more than he can chew, so it's a good thing he pals around with the massive [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]]. He does ''not'' take well to being called short, and his over-eager ways can get on [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet's]] nerves all too easily. Still, Bumblebee is good people, as evidenced by his fast friendship with [[Sari Sumdac]].

{{bigquote|I may be small, but I'm scrappy! And I can ride circles around your big, old, rusty chassis!|Bumblebee to Bulkhead|"[[Total Meltdown]]"}}

:''Arabic dub name'': '''Bumbly''' (بامبلي ''Bāmblī'')
:''Arabic commercial name'': '''Bumble Bee''' (بامبل بي ''Bāmbil Bī'')

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bumper Robinson]] (English), [[Santiago Ziesmer]] (German), [[Krzysztof Korzeniowski]] (Polish)

[[Image:Autobot_Cadets.jpg|thumb|left|250px|There's a [[Wasp|green me]] and a [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|red me]]!]]
Early in his career, Bumblebee dreamed of becoming a member of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]]. He joined the [[Autobot boot camp]], but things didn't exactly go as planned—his [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|drill sergeant]] was a jerk, [[Wasp|most]] of his [[Ironhide (Animated)|classmates]] bullied him and the only bot willing to befriend him was a complete [[Bulkhead (Animated)|mudflap]]. His luck seemed to change, however, when he accidentally overheard someone communicating with a Decepticon. He then saw fellow classmate [[Wasp]] walk out, which aroused his suspicions. After taking the advice of [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm]], Bumblebee attempted to weed out the spy, but Sentinel Minor got in the way twice. Needless to say, this resulted in many transform-ups for his squadron. After Wasp and Ironhide tore off his legs and put him in a closet, he was saved by Longarm, who encouraged him not to give up. Later that day, the group was put through their first training exercise—combat in a simulated battlezone. When somebody switched the turret settings to fire actual lasers, it was Bulkhead who saved him. However, they accidentally knocked over a building in the process, flattening Sentinel.

When Sentinel was conducting a surprise locker inspection, Sentinel discovered a Decepticon communicator in Wasp's trunk, ousting him as a traitor. Sentinel was prepared to put Bumblebee on an Elite Guard fast track program. Sadly, his new friendship with Bulkhead forced him to throw it all away in order to prevent his new buddy being kicked out, and they both wound up working on [[space bridge]]s. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[Image:Bumblebeeanimatedpreearth.jpg|thumb|250px|Wait... who are [[Hot Shot (Animated)|you]]?]]

The two friends were assigned to [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]'s space bridge repair [[Teletran-1|vessel]]. During one mission, Bumblebee and Bulkhead stumbled across [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]], a ninja-bot meditating near an isolated space bridge. Due to an [[energon cube]] accident on [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s part, Prowl's spaceship was destroyed, and he was forced to join their crew. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}} After this, Bumblebee's work continued as usual until the crew discovered the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]] itself on another asteroid, which unfortunately attracted the attention of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Even though he expressed significant fear of the [[Decepticon]] leader, he still managed to crack wise at his appearance once they were face-to-face. The humor vanished when Megs pulled out his sword. After Megatron was thrown off the ship, Bumblebee entered stasis with the rest of the crew just before the crew's ship crash-landed on [[Earth]].

Fifty years later, Teletran-1 awoke the crew to alert them to the intrusion of a nanite-powered bug-slug. Sending out a probe to find local disguises, the probe scanned [[Captain Fanzone]]'s [[Captain Fanzone's car|car]] amongst other things. Bumblebee was given the car for his new bodyform. Lucky him.

[[Image:TFA_TFandRollout_Sari_followedmehome.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Can we keep it?"]]
Upon noticing [[Sari Sumdac|"a little creature"]] struggling with her [[Sparkplug (robot dog)|"owner"]], 'Bee and Mr. Bulk showed their unfamiliarity with organic life by assuming the owner/pet relationship was reversed. Their speculation was interrupted by the attacks of the giant, nanite-fueled bug monster, and Bumblebee intervened to get Sari out of the way. Later in the battle, Bumblebee was called on to deliver the override command to the beast's nanites, as he was the fastest and most nimble of the crew.

His defeat of the monster seriously impressed Sari, who decided to befriend him. Sari's definition of befriending included cajoling him into sneaking her aboard the Autobots' ship. Of course, Sari wouldn't stay still as Bumblebee asked, compelling him to jettison her into a ventilation shaft. After introducing her to the group, Sari and 'Bee became fast friends. When [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] attacked [[Detroit]], Bumblebee took a shot intended for Sari, allowing Screamer to capture Bumblebee, [[Isaac Sumdac]], [[Captain Fanzone]], and the Mayor. Sari, with [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]]'s help, managed to rescue them. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

The Autobots quickly became famous for their heroic deeds in Detroit, much to Bumblebee's delight. Prowl, on the other hand, was less enthusiastic about all the attention, however, and he and Bumblebee quickly had a clash of opinions on the values of peace and quiet versus the values of fun. When the Autobots' factory base was turned against them, however, Bumblebee was forced to listen to Prowl's "stillness and strike" attitude to get past the motion sensors preventing him from shutting the factory down. In the aftermath, he had a newfound respect for Prowl as the two played a relaxed game of Twister™. {{storylink|Home Is Where the Spark Is}}

At one point, Bumblebee took part in a match against [[Colossus Rhodes|Cyrus "Colossus" Rhodes]], hosted by [[Meltdown (Animated)|Prometheus Black]] to show off the effectiveness of biotechnology. Unfortunately, Cyrus [[wikipedia:Hulk_(comics)|hulked up]], then proceeded to beat the [[Slag (slang)|slag]] out of Bumblebee. The other Autobots were forced to rescue him, using it as a chance to riff on his small stature. However, only Bumblebee was able to get into [[Sumdac Tower]] when [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] went to kill Isaac Sumdac. Bumblebee managed to get him to the ground floor, but Meltdown arrived. Bulkhead tried to stop him, but Meltdown threw a glob of acid at Bulkhead, which Bumblebee took instead (basically, 'Bee is a <s>human</s> robot shield). Bulkhead offered his apologies over his comments, saying he was only having a little fun—which sent Bumblebee into declaring his good moves and speed. He's going to be pretty impossible to live with for a while. {{storylink|Total Meltdown}}

The troubles in Detroit were far from over, as the Autobots soon found themselves facing three rampaging [[Dinobot (Animated)|robotic dinosaurs]]. During the battle, Bumblebee combined his stingers' electrical with Ratchet's magnets to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]] that would hopefully shut the prehistoric menaces down. Sari decided to pitch in by boosting Bumblebee's stingers with her [[Key]], which proved enough to defeat the "Dinobots"... but also provided them with [[Spark|sparks]]. {{storylink|Blast from the Past}} He later bought a neat car horn and tried to chase down a mysterious muscle car with little success. The car turned out to be the bounty hunter [[Lockdown (Animated)|Lockdown]], who kidnapped Optimus Prime and made short work of Bumblebee as well, threatening to take his stingers. In the end, Lockdown was defeated by Ratchet and Prime was saved. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}

[[Image:TFA_Nanosec_Bumblebee_turbo_boosters.JPG|thumb|250px|BB got back!]]
After Bumblebee showed a lack of ability (or inclination) to be subtle on Earth, Prime had Prowl try to teach Bumblebee how to blend in. This ruined some plans with Sari, as she wanted to attach some turbo-boosters to him to make him go even faster. During the exercise, they encountered [[Nanosec]], a crook that had gained Professor Sumdac's new speed suit via [[Megatron (Animated)|unknown patrons]]. Unable to keep up with Nanosec, Bumblebee was convinced by Sari attach the turbo-boosters against Prime's orders. Unfortunately, he couldn't control them in vehicle mode, allowing Nanosec to escape from the Autobots twice. Worse, he was carrying enough [[Destronium]] to destroy all of Detroit. Overhearing Bulkhead and Prowl's comments on his change of appearance, Bumblebee realized that the suit was causing him to age the more he used it, so he purposefully ran him into old age (cold, Bee). With the Destronium about to go critical, Bumblebee, with help from Prowl and Bulkhead, managed to use his turbo-boosters to head into the outer atmosphere and get the Destronium away from the city before detonating. The whole experience seems have given Bumblebee a bit more respect for subtlety. {{storylink|Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec}}

October soon came around, and Sari decided to teach the Autobots about [[Halloween]]. Bumblebee dressed up as "Count Dracubot", but his trick-and-treating session went sour when he and Bulkhead were attacked by the spider-bot [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and knocked unconscious. They recovered in time to save Sari from falling off a skyscraper, although Bumblebee blew out his tires in the process. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}} After participating in Sari's eighth birthday party, Bumblebee decided that he also wanted one of those cool [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] toys. He was less enthusiastic after Soundwave took control of all [[automaton]]s in Detroit and faked Bumblebee's voice in order to confuse the Autobots. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}} While Soundwave was eventually defeated, the Decepticon attacks were far from over—[[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut]] soon arrived on Earth in their search for Megatron. Bumblebee and the others were knocked unconscious by Lugnut's [[Punch of Kill Everything|mighty punch]] in their first battle, but the odds were in the Autobots' favour when they later fought in the muddy waters of [[Lake Erie]]. Bumblebee got to electrocute Blitzwing a bit before both Decepticons were blasted to pieces by Teletran-1's main cannon. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

When Sari was later kidnapped by a [[Swoop (Animated)|pterosaur]], Bumblebee participated in the police investigation. {{storylink|Survival of the Fittest}} Bulkhead later got into the fine arts, so Bumblebee helped out by modeling for him until his friend got his body hijacked by the human villain known as the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]]. As the other Autobots investigated, Bumblebee kept Bulkhead's head company and helped him create art pieces for his upcoming gallery (all while relentlessly cracking jokes about the situation, naturally). The Headmaster soon threatened to destroy Detroit using Bulkhead's body, so the Autobots approached him by pretending to be rescue vehicles, with Bumblebee being driven by Captain Fanzone. During the battle against the Headmaster, he got to play both bowling and football with Bulkhead's head before it was returned to its body. {{storylink|Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster}}

Some time during that winter, Bumblebee and Sari were playing video games and listening to music while ignoring Prowl's lectures on how spending so much time on "electronic devices" was unnecessary. All three of them were then sent out to investigate a Cybertronic energy signal in the woods; a prospect which filled Bumblebee with dread as nature was just so ''incredibly'' boring compared to his TV, games and music back home. He came along on what Sari described as a "camping trip" anyway, although he brought plenty of electronic devices with him. Prowl was not impressed, and even less so when Bumblebee decided to use his holographic projector as a TV screen. The lack of electricity proved to be the least of Bumblebee's problems, however, as the group was attacked by a [[Space barnacles|space barnacle monster]] shortly after nightfall. After a drawn-out fight with the creature, Bumblebee eventually knocked it off a cliff with his stingers, only to find that Prowl had been infected by the barnacles himself. While Sari had the bright idea of trapping the crazed Prowl in a mine, Bumblebee ended up trapping both of ''them'' in it as well, and got himself infected. Ultimately, Sari saved the day by using hot water to remove the barnacles, and in the aftermath Bumblebee voiced his opinion that nature should just be paved over as soon as possible. {{storylink|Nature Calls}}

[[Image:Megatron_rising_1_Starscream_freakout.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"YOU INTERRUPTED MY SPEECH!"]]
When Decepticon activity was detected in high levels, Bulkhead spilled the beans on what he and Prowl had done with the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]], and Optimus Prime pretty much lost it. Ranting that all he had was a group of insubordinate malfunctions, he told Ratchet to take Sari's [[AllSpark]]-infused [[key]] from her, saying it wasn't safe in her hands. As she ran off crying, Bumblebee defended her, and Prime pointed out that Bumblebee wasn't a good character witness. Bumblebee mouthed off that their situation meant that Prime wasn't fit to command, and then went looking for Sari. Heading to [[Sumdac Tower]], Bumblebee spotted Starscream, and disobeyed Prime's order to hold off. Heading up the elevator (which could not only fit him, but also carry his weight), Bumblebee charged, firing his stingers at Starscream. All it really did was interrupt his speech, which made Starscream ''seriously'' freak out. However, a crane pulled Starscream, who was holding Bumblebee, up to the roof, where the two fought it out...right until Megatron burst through the roof of the tower. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

After Megatron's restoration, Starscream absentmindedly beat on Bumblebee for a while, then threw him aside when Megatron called the Decepticons to him. Once he'd been repaired with remaining key energy in Professor Sumdac's lab, Bumblebee called Prime on his previous statements, and Optimus apologized, saying he'd been out of line. When Ratchet brought the Autobots' ship to them, the Autobots and Sumdacs boarded the vessel in an attempt to lead Megatron and the Decepticons off-planet, but were shot down and crashed on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. As the Autobots rallied to defend the AllSpark, Bumblebee, Ratchet, and Prowl took on [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]]. Ratchet and Bumblebee teamed up again to create an [[electromagnetic pulse]], causing him to crash. After shelling them in tank mode, Blitzwing again took to the air for some strafing runs. Prowl noticed a connection between Blitzwing's alternate modes and personalities, so they had Bumblebee use his greatest strength, his obnoxious personality, to cause Angry Blitzwing to emerge. Taunting the triple changer, Bumblebee got him to transform accidentally into tank mode and crash into the lake. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

[[Image:Super_secretary.jpg|thumb|250px|"[[Aaron Archer]]'s office. Please hold."]] Following the defeat of Megatron and the disappearance of Professor Sumdac, Bumblebee helped Sari run [[Sumdac Systems]] until the arrival of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard]]. Among their numbers was [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]], Bumblebee and Bulkhead's old sergeant from boot camp, but thankfully he didn't seem to remember them. 'Bee and the rest of the crew were subsequently contained within the [[Elite Guard flagship]] while the Sentinel and [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] went with Optimus Prime to investigate the supposed defeat of Megatron and dispersion of the AllSpark, but soon had to leave to deal with an out-of-control [[police drone]] factory. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}} Shortly afterwards, Bumblebee greeted Sari when she was thrown out of Sumdac Tower by [[Porter C. Powell]] and forced to live with the Autobots. He and Bulkhead tried to cheer her up by saying that living together would be like a non-stop party, making her food and teaching her about "stuff and how it works", but were met with limited success. {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}}

Bumblebee and Sari later helped stop a runaway train powered by an AllSpark fragment. When Starscream stopped by again, 'Bee and Ratchet again combined their powers to attack him with an electromagnetic pulse, but the AllSpark-powered Decepticon shrugged it off like it was nothing. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}} After noticing truly how bad Ratchet's people skills were, Optimus Prime assigned Bumblebee and Sari to help him improve on them, something neither party was very enthusiastic about. During their training, the three encountered the newly created Transformer [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]], who proceeded to throw beef and motorcycles at Bumblebee. The Autobots chased Wreck-Gar across the city to retrieve the experimental nanobots he had in his backpack, but Bumblebee was not present during Ratchet's final confrontation with the confused 'bot. {{storylink|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

[[Image:TFA_Velocity_Bumblebee_Blurr_meet.JPG|thumb|left|250px|"If you're [[Auggie Cahnay]], your ass is grass!"]]
Bumblebee became involved in the illegal street races organised by the criminal [[Master Disaster]]. Believing himself to be the fastest things on wheels, Bumblebee was unsurprisingly shocked after getting thrashed in a race by a [[Blurr (Animated)| Mysterious Blue Race Car]]. Following this, AllSpark traces, and the appearance of Blitzwing at the race track, Bumblebee became determined to get to the bottom of the mystery (although deep down he just wanted another chance to beat the Unknown Racer.) He made a deal with Master Disaster to appear in his races. Enlisting the help of Sari, Bumblebee returned to the track, and, to cut a long story short, ending up being pursued by the maniacal Blitzwing. After nearly being frozen one minute and melted to slag the next, Bumblebee was eventually rescued by the Mysterious Racer driving into Blitzwing. The excitement wasn't over for Bumblebee yet, as when returning to Master Disaster's trailer for answers, he and his pal Bulkhead (who had angrily followed Bumblebee there for defying him) had to face off against Blitzwing (he was desperate for that AllSpark fragment...), and had to be rescued once again... although this time it was Sari using Master Disaster's controlling device. {{storylink|Velocity}}

Later, he went on a trip to the Five Banners Roller Coaster Kingdom theme park with Sari. Optimus, fool that he is, believed him when he called it "an important fact-finding mission". {{storylink|A Fistful of Energon}}

[[Image:Watching_SUVs.jpg|thumb|250px|If they start to do it, let me see, ok?]]
On another occasion, Bumblebee was attempting to clear up the streets of Detroit by catching some of their [[Nanosec|small]] [[Angry Archer|time]] [[Professor Princess|criminals]]. However, in each case, whenever Bumblebee came close to the capture, he froze up completely, and allowed the baddies to escape. It later became apparent that this was due to the AllSpark-infused timepiece belonging to [[Slo-Mo]]. After revealing himself and snatching the timepiece, [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] froze all of the Autobots and looked set for victory. However, after being lifted to Sumdac Tower by Sari and the members of the [[Society of Ultimate Villainy|SUV]] and repaired, Bumblebee took on Swindle (even managing to floor him at one point with his stingers.) After getting the timepiece back from Swindle, Bumblebee was double-crossed by the SUV, but fortunately for the Autobot, the rest of his pals were back online by now, and managed to get the criminals arrested. {{storylink|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy}}

After learning of Wasp's escape, Bumblebee felt a stirring of his old dreams, and dragged Bulkhead off to trace a signal leaked to them, containing a conversation between Megatron and his spy. As they tracked it down, Bumblebee fell into old habits, and started putting Bulkhead down, just like in the old days. It took a nasty fall to remind him that Bulkhead was the best friend he'd ever have, and he didn't need to spend his time chasing big dreams. Together, the two headed home, never realizing they were just outside of the carbon mines where the Decepticons were hiding.

Later, Bumblebee relayed the information they'd gathered to his old friend, Longarm, now Longarm ''Prime'', head of Cybertron Intel. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[Image:TFA_Black_Friday_Meltdown_Bee.jpg|thumb|left|250px|IDK, my BFF Jill?]]
Due to his inability to stay quiet, Prowl placed a bet on Bumblebee—that he couldn't go 10 [[Cycle|cycles]] without talking. Should he keep to this, a sweet can of axle grease would be his! However, the poor bot just couldn't do it. Prime took 'Bee and Prowl with him to Dinobot Island to investigate Meltdown's prison break, and the plucky yellow bot vowed he would win the axle grease. However, the bet was put on hold after both he and Prowl were off-lined by [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia's]] cyber-venom. After the day was saved, Prime used the antidote on the bots, and 'Bee pointed out he'd been quiet for ages! Prowl dryly noted it took 'Bee being comatose to achieve this, but the yellow bot didn't care—he just wanted his grease! {{storylink|Black Friday (episode)| Black Friday}}

After insulting Bulkhead's latest painting of Sari, Bumblebee realized that he was wrong and actually apologized for his comments. It didn't go over very well, and that was before Megatron showed up with Professor Sumdac. Though Bumblebee suspected that Sumdac was a willing accomplice, Sari refused to hear it. At that moment, the mysterious blue racer appeared. Thinking he was a Decepticon, Bumblebee rolled after the racer, running him off the road. It was only at this point that the racer revealed that he was [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]], a member of the Elite Guard sent to keep tabs on Decepticons and Prime's crew. Worse, Bumblebee's actions allowed Bulkhead to be kidnapped by Megatron. Once Optimus Prime was informed that the Decepticons were building a [[space bridge]] to attack Cybertron, 'Bee went with the Autobots to rescue Bulkhead and destroy the bridge. During a brief skirmish with Lugnut and Blitzwing, Bumblebee admitted that he'd lost his title as "fastest thing on wheels" to Blurr. Unfortunately, when they confronted Megatron himself, the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] managed to incapacitate the pair...just in time for Starscream and his [[Starscream clone|clones]] to attack. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

Managing to escape the Decepticons, the Autobots went for the clones, apparently deciding that they were the greater evil. The battle went poorly for them, as Blurr was lost in the space bridge and Bumblebee was cemented to a wall. When Isaac Sumdac decapitated Starscream and took his body with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster unit]], Bumblebee was convinced that he was working for the Decepticons, though Sumdac revealed that it was to destroy Megatron. That didn't work out too well. After Megatron explained his plan to the captive Autobots, the Decepticon [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] revealed that he was Longarm Prime and that Bumblebee had sent an innocent Wasp to the stockade. Fortunately, [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] arrived, reactivated thanks to Sari and Ratchet, and sacrificed himself to save the Autobots and Sumdacs. With the threat passed, Sumdac revealed that he had been forced to help the Decepticons, and Bumblebee's mistrust of the professor presumably faded away—only to return when Sari saw that the skin of her right arm had torn...revealing robotic circuitry underneath! {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

Despite the revelation that one of his best friends was a robot, Bumblebee actually remained focused on the larger picture: namely, Shockwave's presence on Cybertron. Optimus reasoned that since Bulkhead was a genius with regards to space bridges (something Bumblebee said he'd never get used to, revealing his high opinion of his other best friend), so the two headed out to the mine. Bumblebee managed to find a recall beacon generator, which was needed to locate the position in space, and the plasmadynamic thruster, which generated the transwarp field. Unfortunately, the thruster activated before Bumblebee could give it to Bulkhead, sending him across the galaxy. After catching another transwarp wave, he was again transported to another part of the galaxy—where he was swallowed by a [[rock creature|rock alien]].

Fortunately, Bulkhead was able to capture Bumblebee's signal, and reel him in. Sadly, it also brought the alien to Detroit. As the Autobots struggled to figure out how to defeat the monster and save Bumblebee, Sari used the Key on herself to upgrade with new weapons and a teenage appearance. Sari quickly trounced the monster, freeing Bumblebee. Unfortunately, Sari didn't remove the key after the upgrade, causing her to overload and lose control of her abilities. Bumblebee made a mad dash to try to remove the key, but Sari's defenses systems registered him as a threat, and Sari horrifically watched as she stabbed Bumblebee through the chest and blasted him across the street. Ratchet immediately went to work, saying that he could repair Bumblebee without the Key. However, the damage was severe, and Bumblebee's spark was fading fast. Even when they got the Key, Ratchet was still hard pressed, as the Key had been burned out upgrading Sari. Fortunately, Ratchet managed to stabilize Bumblebee with his magnets, but Ratchet was forced to deactivate Sari with his EMP generator.

After Ratchet made what repairs he could, the Autobots allowed Professor Sumdac some time alone with Sari. Lamenting on how troubled their day had been, Bumblebee tempted fate by asking how much worse it could get. On cue, the plasmadynamic thruster began to power up, but Bulkhead manged to shut it down. Unfortunately, Omega Supreme soon arrived, under the control of Megatron. Bumblebee was given an illegal stinger upgrade to help against Omega Supreme, but it still did little good. Optimus and Prowl managed to sneak inside and remove Megatron's control while Bumblebee and Bulkhead served as <s>bait</s> a distraction. However, Starscream managed to gain control, and soon moved to conquer Cybertron. Bumblebee came up with the idea to throw the plasmadynamic thruster inside Omega to send the three randomly warping across the galaxy, managing to reach the altitude with his turbo boosters (why Optimus let him keep those is unknown). Later, Sari was awakened, and all was well with the Autobots...except for being out of contact with Cybertron, but still, it's the thought that counts. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

While Bulkhead and Professor Sumdac began constructing a space bridge, Bumblebee and the other Autobots focused on hunting down the remaining Decepticons on Earth. The first one they found was Lugnut, who was defeated and [[stasis cuffs|stasis cuffed]] after a drawn-out battle. Unfortunately, this left the Autobot force trying to pull the massive Decepticon out of the deep crater he had caused during the fight—a daunting task that they spent the rest of the night working on. Before any real progress could be made, Bumblebee and the others were called away to help Bulkhead, who had been dragged into an oil-stealing scheme by the Constructicons. Upon arriving at the [[Fossil Fuel]] oil refinery, Bumblebee fought against Scrapper, but was warned to watch his stingers so he wouldn't set fire to a nearby oil spill. Unfortunately, a collision between Scrapper and Mixmaster led to a spark setting fire to it anyway, so the Autobots were forced to transwarp an entire oil tank (with the Constructicons on it) out to Lake Erie, where it exploded. {{storylink|Three's a Crowd}}

Some time later, Bumblebee's old friend Wasp arrived on Earth, with a few screws loose and a vendetta against the 'bot who put him away. That night, Bumblebee was on monitor duty as the other Autobots were searching for Wasp, but spent his time playing ''[[Ninja Gladiator]]'' instead (after all, a TV is a monitor too!), which led to Wasp easily getting the drop on him. Bumblebee tried explaining how Longarm had set the whole thing up back in the day, but the deranged Wasp wouldn't listen, instead knocking Bumblebee out and saying it was ''his'' turn to lose everything he'd ever had. When Bumblebee woke up, he found himself equipped with Wasp's helmet, paintjob and voice synthesizer and all his friends staring down at him... including Wasp dressed up as himself. Unable to prove his own identity, Bumblebee was forced to escape from his own friends, only to be chased down by Elite Guard members [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]]. Luckily for the small 'bot, Jetstorm's wind blasts were too powerful for him, and he was blown away from danger. A desperate Bumblebee tried painting himself yellow with mustard from a hot dog stand, only to be confronted by Bulkhead and Prowl. Thinking of ideas to prove his innocence, Bumblebee reminded Bulkhead of their misadventures in boot camp—misadventures Wasp could never have known about. While his friends were finally convinced, the newly arrived Jetstorm and Jetfire were not, and a fight broke out until Optimus and Sentinel arrived and sorted it out. Returning to the Autobot base, they confronted Wasp, who had unfortunately spent the meantime researching Bumblebee's past and could easily list many of 'Bee's past adventures like he was there in person. With no way to prove who was the real deal, Bulkhead suggested that they simply play ''Ninja Gladiator'' for the title of Bumblebee... after all, the real one would ''never'' lose at ''Ninja Gladiator''. The plan worked, as Wasp cracked under the pressure before the match could even begin, grabbing Bumblebee and holding him at stinger-point. With the Autobots unable to attack, Wasp cancelled his and Bumblebee's [[electronic paint job]]s and made a getaway, leaving Bumblebee to be pummelled by a confused Bulkhead. {{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}}

Chasing Wasp across Detroit, the Autobots eventually cornered him, and Bumblebee again tried explaining the "funny story" on how Longarm was the true Decepticon spy who caused Wasp's misfortune. However, Wasp didn't see the funny part of it, and Bumblebee nearly got himself blasted in the face for trying. Before the group could capture Wasp, he was suddenly abducted by [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]], so Optimus Prime and Bumblebee had to follow him to [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]]. Upon arrival, Prime suggested that Bumblebee stopped making excuses like blaming Longarm and tried ''apologizing'' to Wasp instead. Making their way into the tunnels of the island, the two soon found Wasp... mutated into a large, monstrous [[technorganic]] form by Blackarachnia. Face to face with the monster, Bumblebee followed Prime's advice and apologized for everything he did and didn't do to Wasp. His old nemesis responded that Wasp forgave him... but he was Wasp''inator'' now, and Waspinator would ''never'' forgive Bumblebee! However, before Waspinator could destroy Bumblebee once and for all, his new body started going out of control, and he went back to Blackarachnia. After being run down by both the spider and the wasp as the latter chased the former, Bumblebee helped carry the damaged Sentinel Prime out of the tunnels. {{storylink|Predacons Rising}}

Christmas eventually came around, and between shaking his presents and decorating the tree, Bumblebee didn't notice a [[Sound Wave]] toy poisoning the Autobots' [[oilnog]]. After having a taste, the 'bots all felt strangely tired and decided to take a stasis nap... only to wake up in human bodies. Bumblebee took it with a pinch of humour as he made fun of Bulkhead for being small, before the "Automen" headed out to see if Professor Sumdac could find out what was going on. However, during a brief break for food at [[Burger Bot]], the city came under attack from a large force of Decepticons. The Autobots chose to fight back despite their small fleshy bodies, but Bumblebee grabbing onto Starscream's leg had no real effect on the marauding Decepticon, and the heroes were quickly forced to run. Eventually arriving at Sumdac Tower, Bumblebee was shocked when Cybertron itself appeared in the sky and blasted part of the tower to smithereens, followed by the arrival of Megatron himself. However, by this stage, Optimus Prime and Prowl had figured out that none of this was actually happening—they were trapped in some kind of simulated reality. Realizing that they could break through the illusion with their imagination, the Autobots fought back and defeated the simulated Decepticons, with the tiny human Bumblebee easily punching out Blitzwing before transforming back into a robot. But before the Autobots could figure out how to escape from the virtual reality, they were subdued by a giant Soundwave—the one who had trapped them to begin with in order to brainwash them into becoming his mind slaves. {{storylink|Human Error, Part I}}

As Soundwave increased his control over the simulation, Bumblebee and the others were transformed back into humans. Deciding that they had to find Soundwave's interface to the world, they grabbed some vehicles matching their alternate modes, leading to Bumblebee pushing a virtual Captain Fanzone out of his own car. The Autobots took to chasing after a black Soundwave van, only to fall into a trap that let Soundwave brainwash them completely. As Sari and her "[[Substitute Autobot]]s" came to save the day, Soundwave used the Autobots' bodies to fight back, with Bumblebee and Prowl teaming up against Wreck-Gar. However, controlling five people at once proved too much for Soundwave, and as he lost focus, Bumblebee's mindless body found itself bound up in Christmas lights and defeated. Shortly afterward, Bumblebee's mind was returned to normal when Optimus Prime shattered Soundwave's body. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

When the Autobots discovered Decepticon signals on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Bumblebee found himself an volunteering (read: ordered) to transwarp there and plant a transmitter. However, the transmitter was inadvertedly broken by [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] shortly after arrival, so Bumblebee changed his strategy into infiltrating Omega Supreme. Inside, he found [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] babbling on and on about school. Deeming it impossible to take her back to Earth, 'Bee chose to activate Arcee's transmitter before leaving, using her to spy on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Endgame, Part I}} When Megatron used the information inside Arcee to attack Detroit with a trio of "[[Lugnut Supreme]]s", Bumblebee went back to the moon alongside Bulkhead, Ratchet and Sari to attempt a retrieval of Omega Supreme. They quickly located Arcee again, only to be attacked by Shockwave. While Bumblebee's stingers had no effect on his old platoonmate, he was eventually defeated by Bulkhead's brawns. Shockwave transformed back to his Longarm mode in an attempt to trick his "old pals", but failed and was captured. Bumblebee was aboard Omega Supreme when he battled against the oversized Lugnuts-turned-oversized Starscreams, and following their victory, was told that Prowl had died during the battle. When the Autobots returned to Cybertron, he helped carry his friend's coffin. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

===Toy bios===
At some point, Bumblebee began taking stealth lessons from Prowl, presenting him with a new battle tactic: sneaking up from behind instead of racing fender-first into danger. To further that end, Bumblebee apparently painted himself as a police patrol car. {{storylink|Bumblebee (Animated)#ActivPatrol|Patrol Bumblebee}}

After "getting up close to members of the AUTOBOT Elite Guard", Bumblebee decided more than ever that he wanted to join their ranks. He had Sari borrow some of her dad's auto-painting robots so that he could truly look the part of an Elite Guard team member. He also began doing combat training with Prowl, and may have gotten his energy stingers enhanced. {{storylink|Bumblebee (Animated)#EliteGuard|Elite Guard Bumblebee}}

{{note|Presumably Bumblebee's "getting up close to members of the AUTOBOT Elite Guard" refers to the events of the episodes [[The Elite Guard]], [[The Return of the Headmaster]] and [[Mission Accomplished]]. However, at the time of those episodes, Isaac Sumdac was missing and Sari no longer had access to Sumdac Systems technology, so, uh... just go with it.}}

===Titan Magazines===
In battle with new villain [[Quake-Maker]], Bumblebee got to not only mock the villain but fight alongside the super-cool new Autobot [[Afterburn]]. {{storylink|Burnout}}

The two later went on a mission to Dinobot Island to stop a Rage virus infection, a mission that had Bumblebee nervous. During the mission, Bumblebee screwed up a landing that Afterburn aced, got thrown into a mud puddle by Swoop, was left with an incredibly dirty finish, and generally looked worse than Afterburn and on ''four separate occasions'' got put down by him. This made him sad. {{storylink|Ratchet & Grimlock Are DEAD?}}

When [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] was in a huff, it was Bumblebee who convinced him to help them against the [[Wraith-X]] by appealing to that greatest of emotions, the ego! He didn't have time to gloat though, as he then found Afterburn reporting back to ''Megatron'', who then stormed the base, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Divebomb}} killed Afterburn, and started a massive battle. Bumblebee was shocked to find Afterburn had only been a sparkless drone infiltrator, but still viewed him as a real Autobot, ''taking on Megatron himself'' out of anger for what had happened.

Optimus later consoled Bumblebee that he'd been a hero and that Afterburn hadn't been real anyway. But he'd been real to Bumblebee...{{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Megatron's Revenge}}

[[Image:Bumblebeepizza_Titan25.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Why said cheese pizza has several toppings on it is a mystery.]]

But then he got over that and started breaking traffic laws for fun to get pizzas to Sari quickly! This led to Prowl dissing him and claiming Bumblebee wouldn't be so fast if he had to obey some rules, which led to a race between the two at [[Crazy Coyote Canyon]] (plus Bulkhead joined in, which gave Bumblebee a good laugh). Autobots doing ''anything'', of course, leads to Decepticon plots, and Bumblebee (who had a Decepticon tracer stuck on his butt) found they'd ambushed Prowl halfway through the race. Locating the tracer, he stuck it on ''Lugnut's'' butt and helped Prowl escape to win.

All that excitement had allowed Bulkhead to win the race unopposed though, making him the official fastest thing in Detroit. Bumblebee accepted it amiably enough. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|The Race}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
====Activators====
*'''Bumblebee''' (Activator, 2008)
[[Image:Activators_Bumblebee_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|He's a Bumblevator - or is it Actibee?]]
: Part of the first wave of [[Activators]], this small version of Bumblebee [[Autotransform|automatically transforms]] from vehicle to robot mode via spring-loaded releases when you press his top-mounted police light. Interestingly enough, this toy is probably the closest to "proper" scale in robot mode when compared to the Deluxe Prowl and Ratchet, the Voyager Optimus, and Leader Bulkhead. Like the Deluxe class toy, Bumblebee was intended to be molded with a benign sideways smile on his face, but at this small of scale the effect does not come off as intended, leaving Bumblebee looking rather more like he's grimacing. Furthermore, his insignia is ''also'' grimacing; for some reason this toy was given the [[Insignia#2007_movie|movie Autobot "angry eyes" insignia]], rather than the standard "neutral expression" insignia found on most other ''Animated'' Autobots. Add him to the list of Transformers who just need a hug.

:This mold was later [[Retool|retooled]] to make [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/ActBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Activators_PatrolBumblebee_toy.JPG|thumb|200px|Bumblecade]]
*'''Patrol Bumblebee''' (Activator, 2008)

: A police-themed redeco of Activators Bumblebee, instead of his current "undercover" markings, he gets full-on black-and-white deco with "POLICE" lettering across his doors.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/PatrolBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Patrol Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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====Deluxe====
[[Image:Bumblebee_anim_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Awwww, it's so adorable...]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right rocket boosters

: Bumblebee transforms from a small yellow hatchback with a single red flasher to a scrappy robot with a smile on his face. He has a fake car roof on his chest (but to be fair, so does his cartoon counterpart.) in robot mode, and the two halves of his stinger weapon, stored in his forearms, can be flipped out and pegged together. In both robot and car mode, his two booster rockets can be attached on his back.

: Due to support struts added inside his forearms to ensure durability, his stingers do not recede all the way back into his arms. The latest releases of the toy fix this problem. There have also been some complaints that the socket in his left arm tends to crack easily, which makes the arm impossible to pose.

: Amusingly, flipping his bumper up in his alt-mode works like a tiny trunk.

: This mold was also used to make [[#EliteGuard|"Elite Guard" Bumblebee]] and will be used to make [[Wasp|Fugitive Waspinator]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Deluxe Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Ani-toy BumblebeeEG.jpg|thumb|300px|Back from his internship with Donald Trump. Sentinel Prime, YOU'RE FIRED!]]
*'''Elite Guard Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right rocket boosters

: A [[redeco]] of [[#Deluxe|Deluxe Bumblebee]], this figure represents Bumblebee after getting Sari to help paint him up in [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] deco as part of his anticipated ascension into their ranks. Dare to dream! He retains all the play-gimmicks of the original, though his arms have been slightly [[retool]]ed to allow the stingers to recede fully. The color scheme of the toy bears a little resemblance to [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Stealth Bumblebee]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] franchise.

: The [[Hasbro]] stock photography and [[package art]] for this toy [[:Image:Deluxeeliteguardbumblebee.jpg|depict "Elite Guard" Bumblebee with his normal yellow helmet]]. However, the actual toy has a black helmet due to the plastic color layouts.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/EGBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Elite Guard Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

====Voyager====
[[Image:Ani-toy_HydrodiveBumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px|Oh slag. Where did my police light go?]]
*'''Hydrodrive Bumblebee''' (Voyager, 2009)
:A new sculpted and downscaled figure of Bumblebee in much the same style as [[Prowl (Animated)#Toys|Samurai Prowl]]. He comes with a jet/submarine that can be configured into some sort of battle armour/jet-pack. He can be placed in it in both robot and alt mode. Rather atypically for an ''Animated'' Autobot, he appears to come with a pair of guns (in lieu of his usual [[stinger]]s). These pistols can be hand-held or mounted on his armour.
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====Other====
*'''Bumper Battlers Bumblebee''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)
[[Image:BumperBattlers_Bumblebee_toy.jpg|thumb|200px|Does this make him [[Bumper (G1)|Animated Bumper]]?]]
: Part of the first wave of [[Bumper Battlers]], this very simple version of Bumblebee is meant for the much younger set. About the same size as the Deluxe Bumblebee in car mode, pressing the Autobot [[faction symbol]] on his hood activates the toy's sound feature, using a seemingly randomized assortment of sound effects and original voice samples from [[Bumper Robinson]]. Pressing the car mode's front bumper in activates the simple spring-loaded one-step transformation to robot mode... "properly" activated by using the toy's [[pull-back motor]] [[gimmick]] to propel it forward into an obstacle.

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*'''Bumblebee''' (McDonalds Happy Meal toy, 2008)
[[Image:Bumblebrick.png|thumb|180px|Bumblebrick.]]
: A simple version of Bumblebee with a very simple transformation sequence, one of six toys available as part of the McDonald's ''Transformers Animated'' promotion (held concurrently with the ''Littlest Pet Shop'' promo). You transform him by pulling out the arms from the sides, pulling down the legs and rotating them around and flipping up the head. The arms hold the legs in place, and need to be pulled out before his legs. His vehicle mode is accurate to the show, and his robot mode is reasonably accurate, although rather on the "bulky" side.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/McBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''

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*'''Sting Racer Bumblebee''' (Bumper Battlers, 2008)
[[Image:Ani-toy_BumperBattlers_StingBumblebee.JPG|thumb|200px|]]
: This Bumper Battlers Bumblebee has a blue stripe in place of the black one, and blue electrical marks on his sides.

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[[Image:Ani-toy_LegendsBumblebee.jpg|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Stealth Lockdown''' (Animated 3-pack, 2008)

: A ''Universe'' [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends-class]] Bumblebee came packaged with this Target-[[exclusive]] clear version of [[Lockdown (Animated)#Stealth|Lockdown]], as well as a Legends [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]]. This Bumblebee is ''almost'' identical to the individual ''Universe'' release, except this version has a silver [[faction symbol]] rather than the ''Universe'' release's red.

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*'''Cyber Speed Bumblebee''' ([[Power Bots]], 2008)
[[Image:CyberSpeedBumblebee_toy.JPG|thumb|120px|]]
: A large, non-transforming figure of Bumblebee in bulky, child-friendly form. He comes with lights and sounds, including a stinger sound on the right arm, which has the stinger deployed, and a "punching" sound and extending fist on the left. He also speaks a slew of phrases, including "Bring it on, Decepticons!" and "Hi, I'm Bumblebee!", again using Bumper Robinson voice clips. He is, of course, utterly adorable.

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*'''Street Patrol Bumblebee''' (Power Bots, 2009)
[[Image:Ani-toy_StreetPatrolBumblebee.JPG|thumb|120px|]]
: This Bumblebee has red stripes on his stinger arm and his stripe is dark blue.

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*'''Shockwave VS Bumblebee''' (multipack, 2009)
[[Image:Shockwavepurplebumblebeetoys.jpg|thumb|200px|Hey, they said I was supposed to meet Longarm here. Who are you?]]
: Activators Bumblebee packaged with a purple redeco of Voyager [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] in a Target-exclusive multipack.

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===Transformers (2007 movie line)===
*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)

: A Walmart [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[Bumblebee (G1)|''Classics'']], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Movie]] Deluxe Class Concept Camaro ([[Premium Series]]) and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' Bumblebee figures. While the movie and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the ''Classics'' Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his movie and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, and his grey/silver plastic to yellow, similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble.

===Universe (2008)===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)
[[Image:Legends_bb_sized.jpg|thumb|125px|Is that size-accurate enough?]]
: A smaller, simplified [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends]]-scale Bumblebee toy, released under the ''Universe'' toyline.

: A slightly different version of this toy can also be found as part of the ''Animated'' [[Lockdown (Animated)|Stealth Lockdown]] three-pack with Legends [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], and as part of a ''Universe'' three-pack with Legends Optimus Prime and Legends [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/AniLegendsBumblebee/bumblebee.htm More information on Bumblebee at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[Image:Bumblebeeanimatedkibble.jpg|thumb|150px|My real windshield is on my heels!]]
* Bumblebee's arm-mounted shock stingers are very likely inspired by an early weapon concept from the 2007 movie [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]].

* The character who would become Bumblebee was originally conceived as [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], but changed to Bumblebee at the insistence of incoming supervising director [[Matt Youngberg]] and art director [[Derrick J. Wyatt]]<ref>[https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=1516366009698858110&isPopup=true]</ref>. This explains why his character is more like Hot Shot and less like... well, Bumblebee. He also arguably shares personality traits with other, similarly brash "ADHD" characters such as [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]]. Cut from the same cloth, at any rate.

* Bumblebee appears to have a fake car roof on his chest in both his toy and on his [[character model]]. Not only does Bumblebee transform like his toy in his drawn-out animated transformation sequences, with his legs forming the top of the vehicle and the rest forming the underside, but his "real" windshield is drawn on the back of his legs, just like the toy. Plus the headlights on Bumblebee's feet are upside-down, just like the toy's. However, Bumblebee's vehicle mode stripe doesn't change sides like on the toy. Cheatsy!

* In addition to the above, in "[[The Thrill of the Hunt]]," Bumblebee reaches under his '''fake''' car roof kibble to get out his air freshener and fuzzy dice. This would mean that he had kept them in his back seat or trunk. Interestingly enough, on the Deluxe toy, you can actually store small items in his chest thanks to his opening 'trunk'.

* He likes to swear a lot. [[Slag (slang)|Slag yeah!]]

[[Image:TFA_Bumblebee_Elite_Guard_promoimage.JPG|thumb|150px|[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] was so horrified his scream blew out [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]]'s audio sensors...and Jazz was in another building at the time.]]
* He apparently got his name for being a bumbler in [[Autobot boot camp]]. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

* On the Transformers Animated Season One DVD set, the "Season Two Sneak Peek" special feature shows Bumblebee's character model colored in the Elite Guard Bumblebee toy's deco. Bumblebee did not actually ''use'' that color scheme in Season 2, so its inclusion in a Season Two gallery is puzzling at best...

* With the airing of the episodes "Human Error" Parts 1 and 2, an interesting and probably unintentional question has been brought up. Bumblebee's human form is obviously much younger than the others, even Prowl and Bulkhead, putting him somewhere around pre-teen to early teen years. Everything else about the humans reflect their bot conterparts spot on, down to a scar on Ratchet's face to represent his broken chevron. So, seeing as human Bee is obviously so young, does that make him a child soldier?

* Bumblebee's original [[body-type]] is apparently quite common on Cybertron—he shares it with [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]], [[Wasp]], [[Tap-Out (Animated)|Tap-Out]], [[Freeway (Animated)|Freeway]], [[Searchlight (Animated)|Searchlight]], [[Hubcap (Animated)|Hubcap]], [[Sedan (Animated)|Sedan]], [[Carerra (Animated)|Carerra]], [[Furao]], [[Bumper (Animated)|Bumper]] and [[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]].

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
* [http://www.hasbro.com/common/images/news/transformers//Transformers_Draw_Bumblebee.pdf Hasbro.com - How to Draw: Animated Bumblebee]

[[Category:Animated characters]]
[[Category:Autobots]]

User talk:Ziyad

2009-08-14T23:36:56Z

Ziyad:

==Arabic info==
Hey, just wanted to thank you for the Arabic-language tidbits you're sharing. As far as I know, we don't have any other regular contributors with knowledge in that area, so definitely keep it up. (We have discussions about Japanese all the time, but this is new...) - [[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]] 19:04, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
*No problemo! I love Transformers and I'm excited to help out! I'm also thrilled to hear that my contributions are new ^_^ -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:10, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

Yes, let me also say welcome aboard! It's great to have fans with new resources at their disposal. --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 19:34, 14 August 2009 (EDT)
*Thank you so very much! =D -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 19:36, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

Deathsaurus (G1)

2009-08-14T23:29:42Z

Ziyad: Arabic dub name

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{{disambig2|the evil Decepticon [[Emperor of Destruction]]|the heroic Decepticon Colonel|Colonel Deathsaurus}}

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

[[Image:Deathsaurus1.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Spell it right or you're kickbanned, buster.]]

'''Deathsaurus''' began terrorizing the galaxy long before ascending to the position of Decepticon [[Emperor of Destruction]]. For thousands of years, this savage and cruel dictator has spread terror throughout the universe, and has now set his sights upon the Earth as a source of energy to power his terrifying superweapon, the [[Planet-Destroying Fortress]]. And if [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] should get in his way, so much the better: Deathsaurus bears the Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] a bitter grudge, and relishes any opportunity to destroy him that presents itself.

Deathsaurus is a [[Breastforce]] warrior, partnered with two transforming chestplates that become the [[Breast Animal]]s [[Tigerbreast]] and [[Eaglebreast]]. He wields a deadly spiked flail, and the [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]], which erodes the living metallic cells of super-robot lifeforms. The bladed wings of his creature mode absorb sunlight, converting it into dark energy, and he can then launch these energized blades at his opponents in an attack known as his "Death Wing". Despite all of these terrifying powers, however, Deathsaurus is a surprisingly "hands off" leader, who is perfectly happy to allow his subordinates to formulate their own plans and schemes to gather energy for him—but if they should fail, he'll always be there to berate and brutalize them. Even when the plans are his own, Deathsaurus is content to watch and command from a distance, rather than dirty his own hands—but he'll rarely waste a chance to engage Star Saber on the battlefield, and if that occurs, woe betide anyone who gets in Deathsaurus's way.

Curiously, Deathsaurus permits himself one distinctive, unusual foible: although he despises most humans, he has a surprising soft spot for children.

{{quote|I will not forgive this, Star Saber! I swear! I swear I will crush you with my bare hands! I swear, you worm! With my bare hands!|Deathsaurus tells you all you'll ever need to know about him|"[[Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress]]"}}

:''Japanese name'': '''Deszaras''' (デスザラス ''Desuzarasu'')
:''English-Malay dub name'': '''Deathsanras'''
:''Latin American dub name'': '''Zan Ráz'''
:''Arabic dub name'': '''Deathsandar''' (دثساندر ''Dithsāndar'')

==Fiction==
===''Victory'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Takeshi Aono]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Deathsaurus_fortress.jpg|left|thumb|225px|By the power of Grayskull!]]

500,000 years ago, striving to become the Decepticons' new Emperor of Destruction, Deathsaurus created a gigantic battle fortress capable of destroying planets, but an attack by the young Autobot commander Star Saber saw the fortress de-powered and trapped in a gravity cell at the heart of the region of space known as [[Dark Nebula]]. This began the enmity between Star Saber and Deathsaurus, and as both combatants rose through the ranks of their respective armies, Deathsaurus vowed to eventually liberate his fortress and use it to destroy Star Saber. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}

Some years prior to 2025, after the conclusion of the [[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Masterforce]] war on Earth, Deathsaurus succeeded [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] as Decepticon leader and achieved his dream of becoming Emperor of Destruction. <ref>Overlord's on-package [[bio]]</ref> Under his command, the Decepticons began seeking a planet that they could call their own and invaded worlds all across the galaxy. To counteract Deathsaurus's campaign of terror, the Autobots—now with Star Saber serving as their Supreme Commander—and many other sentient races formed the [[Galactic Peace Alliance]], and struck back at the Decepticons with their [[Galactic Defense Force]]. As time passed and this conflict continued, Deathsaurus began focusing his attacks on "Sector One" of the galaxy, containing the planet Earth, until 2025, when the severity and frequency of the attacks forced Star Saber to take command of the Defense Force unit in that area himself. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

[[Image:Deathsaurus starsaber moonbattle.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Parry on regardless.]]

When Deathsaurus's [[Dinoforce]] attacked the Lunar Base on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Star Saber raced to aid his fellow [[Brainmaster]]s in battle there, only to find his way barred by Deathsaurus. Hoping to distract Star Saber long enough for the Dinoforce to finish their job, Deathsaurus engaged his old foe in battle, but Star Saber broke off the fight as quickly as he could and headed on toward the moon with Deathsaurus hot on his heels. After Star Saber defeated the Dinoforce, Deathsaurus caught up to him and unleashed his Breast Animals upon the Autobot in both beast and weapon forms. Star Saber eventually won out, defeating both the creatures and besting Deathsaurus in a swordfight, forcing the Decepticon leader to summon up his craft, the ''[[Thunder Arrow]],'' and flee aboard it. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}}

[[Image:Deathsaurus_throne.jpg|left|thumb|225px|THRONE'D!]]

Recognizing the Earth as a rich source of energy that he could use to power up his Planet-Destroying Fortress, Deathsaurus centered most of his subsequent attacks on the planet, summoning the Breastforce to aid in the campaign. {{storylink|Sneak Attack! Dinoking}} {{storylink|Attack! Leozack}} {{storylink|Unite!! Multiforce}} Deathsaurus was entirely aware of the fact that the Breastforce's leader [[Leozack]] had designs on leadership of the Decepticons for himself, {{storylink|Move Out! Rescue Team}} but he was amused enough by it to let him slide by, allowing Leozack to believe that he was oblivious to his schemes. Residing on the Thunder Arrow as it hopscotched around the planet and solar system, Deathsaurus was content to watch as his troops staged numerous attacks on Earth. {{storylink|Infiltration... The Uranium Mine}} {{storylink|Explosion!! The Energy Base}}

[[Image:Deathsaurus_beastmode.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Not to be confused with the Adult Swim show.]]

Deathsaurus finally decided to join his troops on a mission when the Decepticon began draining electrical energy from an American subway system. While the Breastforce snuck through the subway tunnels, Deathsaurus himself targeted the power distribution center, where he was confronted by Star Saber. The true cunning of Deathsaurus's scheme was revealed when he let loose his Breast Animals, and Star Saber proved no match for the creatures in the small confines of the underground complex. Unfortunately for Deathsaurus, he had overlooked the fact that with both Breast Animals deployed, his own chest was left unprotected, leaving it open to an attack from Star Saber's Saber Blade. Wounded, Deathsaurus recalled his Breast Animals and fled, but not without successfully taking the energy he had managed to steal beforehand. {{storylink|Big City - Underground Terror}}

When the Breastforce were joined by [[Hellbat]], the newcomer also adopted designs on the Decepticon throne. {{storylink|The New Warrior - Hellbat}} Deathsaurus was even less concerned with Hellbet's ambitions than he was with Leozack's, though, since the two would-be traitors were always too busy fighting with each other to pose a serious threat to him. In their constant games of one-upmanship, Leozack and Hellbat crafted numerous failed schemes of their own, eventually forcing Deathsaurus to step in and give his minions a mission of his own devising. Deathsaurus had the Decepticons hide in the asteroid belt and capture human shuttlecraft in order to use drain their energy and use them to create an energy alloy. Star Saber soon got wise to the villains' evildoings and arrived to put a stop to them, but again, Deathsaurus successfully escaped with his amassed energy. {{storylink|A Fierce Battle!! The Asteroid}}

[[Image:Starsaber living metal destroying cannon.jpg|left|thumb|Say hello to my little friend...]]

While the Breastforce were busy on planet [[Micro]], Deathsaurus and the Dinoforce took the Thunder Arrow into the Dark Nebula, where Deathsaurus emptied his stockpile of energy into his inactive fortress. The giant structure briefly flared back to life, but soon shut down once more; Deathsaurus was unfazed, having only sought to confirm whether or not the fortress could even be reactivated. On the trip back to Earth, the Decepticons crossed paths with Star Saber and the [[Rescue Patrol Team]], and Deathsaurus engaged Star Saber in battle with his Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon. Although Deathsaurus was actually able to pull the trigger on what would have been a fatal blast, he discovered that he had expended too much of his energy supply reactivating his fortress, and his weapons systems shut down before he could end Star Saber's life, necessitating his tactical withdrawal. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}

[[Image:Deathsaurus vs leozack.jpg|right|thumb|Tell me, what was the color of Napoleon's White horse?]]

Deathsaurus next clashed with Star Saber in Antarctica, only stepping onto the battlefield after the Breastforce, combined as [[Liokaiser]], had severely weakened Star Saber. Deathsaurus took over the fight, intent on being the one to deliver the final blow, but Star Saber was able to turn the battle around, and forced Deathsaurus into retreat. {{storylink|Fight to the Death!! Antarctic Battle}} In a later battle atop the Thunder Arrow, deep in the desert, Star Saber again humbled Deathsaurus, this time with the aid of [[Greatshot]], but the fight left both the Supreme Commander and [[Blacker]] badly wounded. {{storylink|Crisis! Ambush in the Desert}} Capitalizing on the Autobots' reduced manpower, Deathsaurus stepped up the Decepticons' attacks across the planet, and removed another annoyance by finally calling Leozack out on his treachery. Easily besting the traitorous Breastforcer in combat, Deathsaurus forced him to swear total loyalty to him, or face death. Leozack made the logical choice, and then, combined with his fellow Breastforcers as Liokaiser, joined with his leader in staging an ambush for Star Saber in a subterranean cave in Asia. Disguising himself as a Terracotta Army-esque statue, Deathsaurus was able to get the drop on Star Saber when Liokaiser lured him into the cave, and again unleashed the Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon on his enemy. Once more, Deathsaurus stood poised to kill Star Saber with the weapon, until the last-minute arrival of [[Ginrai|God Ginrai]], who took the fatal shot. Liokaiser had to persuade the incensed Deathsaurus to retreat as more Autobots arrived, {{storylink|A Deadly Battle}} but the Decepticon leader soon clashed with Star Saber once more in a later battle at a solar power station. Deathsaurus emerged victorious in that fight when Star Saber was forced to flee upon receiving news of Ginrai's deteriorating condition. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} Ginrai's life was saved, however, when he was rebuilt into the powerful new warror, [[Victory Leo]]. {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}}

Next, Deathsaurus began bombarding the Earth with missiles from an orbital weapons platform, as a means of staying the Autobots' hands while his forces gathered energy across the planet. Star Saber and Victory Leo were able to thwart his plan by combining into the mighty Victory Saber; Deathsaurus's missile launch system had been programmed based on Star Saber's speed, but with the added power of Victory Leo, the Autobot hero was able to outrace the missiles, destroy the launcher and defeat Deathsaurus in an outer space battle. {{storylink|The Tide is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}}

[[Image:Victory37 finalblow.jpg|left|thumb|Who says robots don't bleed?]]

Following an attempt to destroy the Autobots with the metal-eating [[Dorya]] insects, {{storylink|The Death-Bringing Space Insects!!}} Deathsaurus was informed by Hellbat that he had discovered the location of the sunken continent of [[Atlantis]], which could provide the raw energy to reactivate his fortress. Deathsaurus risked all or nothing to obtain Atlantis's energy, using up the Thunder Arrow's entire energy stockpile to raise the continent, but the plan proved a success, as the Autobots were too busy dealing with the devastating tidal waves caused by the rise of Atlantis to stop him from absconding with enough energy to bring his fortress back online. {{storylink|The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves}} Having no further use for the bumbling Dinoforce, Deathsaurus abandoned them on Earth and headed back to the Dark Nebula with the Breastforce, where he successfully re-energized his fortress and began moving it towards Earth. {{storylink|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!}}

[[Image:Victory37_deadsaurus.jpg|right|thumb]]

Intent on learning from the failures of all past Decepticon leaders, Deathsaurus chose not to conquer Earth, but to utterly destroy the planet, eradicting from Decepticon history the humiliating stain of defeat the planet represented. As the fortress rained destruction down upon Earth with meteor bombs, even Victory Saber could not stand up to its power. Soon, however, a resentful Dinoforce supplied information on the fortress's weak spot to Star Saber's adopted human son, [[Jean Minakaze|Jean]], who then used his own [[Illumina II|personal mech]] to enter the fortress and strike at this vulnerability. As he did so, Deathsaurus and Star Saber engaged in a vicious final battle, during which Deathsaurus lost an eye, and was eventually stopped when Star Saber broke his sword off in the villain's chest. Gushing fuel and fluid, Deathsaurus vowed to have the last laugh as he set the crippled fortress on a collision course with Earth and blew himself out an airlock, vowing to return again and again. But, as his body drifted off into space, no sign of life was visible from the conquered emperor. Victory Saber was able to subsequently destroy the fortress before it collided with Earth, but Deathsaurus was not heard from again. {{storylink|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification}}
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===''Victory'' comic===
[[Image:MangaYoungDeathyStarSaber.jpg|left|thumb|225px|"Come back here and help me put some sense in this image!"]]
Deathsaurus and Star Saber's rivalry began 500,000 years ago when they were both children, and according to Star Saber, "argued all the time". {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jean and Star Saber!}} In his "adult" years, Deathsaurus took [[Esmeral]] as his wife, and in order to keep both her and the families of his fellow Decepticons safe aboard his "Space Stronghold", Deathsaurus began attacking Earth, in order to obtain the planet's energy and use it to keep the stronghold fully powered-up. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}

During one of his early attacks on Earth, Deathsaurus took pity on an infant human named [[Solon Kitakaze]], whose parents had died in the assault. Deathsaurus "adopted" Solon and turned him into a cyborg, raising him as his own son, just as Star Saber did with the human child Jean Minakaze. As Star Saber and Deathsaurus had been rivals in their youth, so too would Solon and Jean become rivals when, in 2025, Deathsaurus's campaign against Earth intensified.

Deathsaurus and Star Saber's first major battle in this campaign was a brief one, with Deathsaurus being felled by a single swipe of Star Saber's Saber Blade, Magnificent! Our Friend, Star Saber! but the Emperor of Destruction had a better showing in their next clash, during which he absorbed enough energy from a forest fire to best Star Saber, Road Caesar and Landcross all together. Deathsaurus's unusual compassion for children proved to be his downfall in this battle when he was distracted by the sight of Solon, gripping Jean in a hold that threatened the boy's life. While Deathsaurus's attention was occupied with striking Solon as punishment, Star Saber blindsided and defeated him with a Super Saber Meteor Spin. Great Turn-Around! Star Saber

Deathsaurus later sent Solon to study in school on Earth, in order to learn more about humans, thereby making it easier to conquer them. {{storylink|Leozack Rumbles Violently!}} While Solon was on Earth, he and Jean were approached by former Autobot human allies [[Shūta Gō]] and [[Cab]], {{storylink|Warrior of Love, Star Saber!}} and with Jean, they formed the "Autobot Boy Team" known as the [[Victories]]. Seeking to counter this group with a team of his own, Deathsaurus had [[Yokuryū]] capture Jean and bring him to the ''Thunder Arrow'', where he attempted to bribe the boy into joining the Decepticons' group with toys, Famicom, candy and cash. When an enraged Star Saber soon came tearing into the ''Thunder Arrow'', Deathsaurus crossed swords with the Autobot leader, but was then distracted by Jean distracting who exploited the Decepticon's bizarre fear of caterpillars by dangling one in his face. The cowering Deathsaurus was promptly bested in dramatically explosive fashion by Star Saber's "Planetary Impulse Sword" technique, and realised with hindsight that Solon was the only kid he needed. {{storylink|Watch Out, Jean! Hurry, Star Saber!}} Deathsaurus was apparently left so badly injured by this clash that he couldn't participate in the next battle, given that he was only seen lying in bed, coughing, with Solon resting a giant ice-pack on his head. {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jean and Star Saber!}}

[[Image:Kingsaurus.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The mighty King Zaras. Mighty.]]

Rested and healthy again, Deathsaururs joined with [[Dinoking]] and Liokaiser in going up against Star Saber together, and perhaps not entirely surprisingly, the badly outnumbered Autobot was defeated by the three Decepticons. Before they could deliver the killing stroke, however, Star Saber was saved by the sudden arrival of Victory Leo, with whom he combined to form Victory Saber. The merged pair defeated the trio of Decepticons in one blast of their "Flash Victory" attack. {{storylink|The Strongest Partners, the Combination of Victory!}} Deathsaurus immediately sought out away to combat Star Saber's new power, and developed a Transformer-sized mech for Solon named "King Solon," with which he could combine to form "King Zaras". In this new form, Deathsaurus battled Victory Saber on the planet [[Guard]], with neither combatant getting the upper hand in other three hours of fighting. When [[Patty Minakaze]]'s mentioned the word "mother", however, something of Solon's past was stirred in the boy's mind, and he was distracted long enough for Victory Saber to destroy the King Solon mech components with his Victory. The burning Solon tumbled to the ground, where Patty tended his wounds despite his protestations. Perhaps wary of Solon's confused emotional state, Deathsaurus reminded him that while he was a human child, he was a Decepticon's son by fate. {{storylink|Mighty! Victory Saber}}

[[Image:Starsaber deathsaurus truce.jpg|left|225px|thumb|"So, we both agree that the childhood friendship thingie made no sense at all?" "Yes! Oh, what a glorious day!"]]

As it turned out, Deathsaurus was right to be wary—in the midst of a later battle with Star Saber and Road Caesar, Solon turned against Deathsaurus and sided with the Victories, opening fire on his "father" and declaring that he would fight to protect the Earth, instead of destroy it. Now with Solon on their side, the Victories were able to channel their power into the Autobots, and the Decepticons were sent fleeing by the "Five Stars of Victory" attack. {{storylink|Shine! The Five Stars of Victory}} Deathsaurus led the Decepticons back to the Space Stronghold and began bombarding the Earth with meteor bombs, prompting the Autobots to attack it. Deathsaurus left the Breastforce to man the fortress while he engaged Star Saber in a final battle in the void of space, but had not reckoned with the treachery of Leozack, who fired on his emperor with the fortress's main cannon. To save himself, Deathsaurus was forced to return fire on the fortress, and Star Saber followed suite, smashing into the fortress's control chamber and taking Leozack down. As Leozack begged the Autobots not to destroy the fortress, the wounded Deathsaurus arrived and revealed to the Autobots the presence of the Decepticons' families aboard the vessel. Realizing that the Decepticons' had only done what they had in the name of their families' safety, Star Saber decided that it was time for the two leaders to follow the example set by their sons and lay down their arms. Deathsaurus and Star Saber shook hands, and the war came to an end, bringing peace to everyone—the truest victory of all! {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Deathsaurus_dreamwave.jpg|right|thumb|125px|Polish Me!]]
Deathsaurus was an ancient Transformer from Cybertron's lost past. While searching for clues about the planet's history, Megatron stumbled across a hidden chamber beneath the planet's surface containing two massive statues of Deathsaurus and [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]], holding a [[Golden Disk (ancient)|golden disk]] between them. This chamber apparently told of a vast Cybertronian Empire that ended prior to recorded history. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===Descent into Evil===
[[Image:Deathsaurustimelines.jpg|left|thumb|Deathsaurus orchestrates the rise of a New Decepticon Empire, or NAMBLA.]]

Using a clone lab on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]], Deathsaurus wished to revive the fading [[Decepticon Empire]] with a vast [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]] army. After the first batch of [[Virulent Clone|clones]] was completed, his operation was interrupted by a team of [[Autobot]] commandos under the command of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]. Deathsaurus overpowered and captured the first wave himself, and soon faced Ironhide one-on-one, while [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] attempted to rescue the fallen Autobots. Due to the assistance of Tripredacus Agent [[Flamewar]], these two were defeated and captured as well.

They woke up bound inside Deathsaurus's clone lab. The Emperor of Destruction appeared on a television screen, declaring that his use for the lab was completed and was prepared to detonate it remotely with the Autobots inside. Unfortunately for Deathsaurus, the Autobot espionage agent [[Ricochet (Descent into Evil)|Ricochet]] not only freed the Autobots before the explosion occurred, but also seeded the remaining clones with a virus, leaving Deathsaurus with nothing to show for his work. {{storylink|Descent into Evil}}

Years later, towards the end of the Great War, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] worked under Deathsaurus as a supply manager. When the final defeat of the Decepticons at last came, Cryotek led his fellow Predacon workers in a rebellion against Deathsaurus, and used the materials he stole from his depot to begin his own criminal empire.<ref>Cryotek's [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] exclusive profile.</ref>
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==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:Deathsaurus_g1toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"Aaawrk! Deathy shouldn't be!"]]
* '''Deszaras''' (Large Breastforce, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''D-336'''
**''Accessories'': Tail/shield, rifle, Tigerbreast & Eaglebreast "Breast Animals"
:Deszaras transforms into a blue and grey monster styled after traditional Japanese "kaijū", looking like nothing quite so much as a giant mutant space chicken. Unusual for late Generation 1 toys, he has [[die-cast]]-metal feet in beast mode.

:Deszaras comes packaged with his Breast Animal partners, Tigerbreast and Eaglebreast, which transform from creatures into hand-held weapons for Deszaras, and a pair of breastplates which lock into a spring-loaded socket on the toy's body to form elaborate torso armor for the Deszaras's robot mode. Eaglebreast is inserted first, then Tigerbreast fits on top, concealing it; the figures can also be attached while Deszaras is in beast mode, which leaves them on his creature-mode's back. Deszaras comes with armament in addition to his Breast Animals, including a light blue laser rifle—which, despite what the boxart and cartoon would have you believe, does not have a removable flail—that can be wielded by both an ordinary handle, and a second peg on its butt that allows it to be brandished like a staff or blade of some kind, and his "Death Tailer" shield, which mounts on either of his biceps, and transforms into his beast mode tail.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Deathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm More information on Deszaras at TFU.info]''
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===Timelines===
[[Image:Deathsaurusbotcontoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|If you squint, he could still be [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]].]]
* '''Descent into Evil''' (multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 hilts, 2 sword-blade/missiles

: Part of the [[BotCon 2005]] "Descent into Evil" boxset, Deathsaurus is a blue and black [[retool]] of ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' version of [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron/Galvatron]]. He comes with a pair of swords that can launch their blade-missiles through a pressure-launch mechanism, as well as combine at their bottom ends to form a large double-blade weapon. The blade-missiles are rounded off [[for safety reasons]] like the other [[Hasbro]] uses of the mold.

: His head is a new sculpt based on Deathsaurus's appearance in the ''Victory'' anime (though Deathsaurus's face seems to be copied from Megatron's). Deathsaurus's mold was originally a ten-changer, though the "gargoyle"/bat mode was neutered for this release due to the dropping of the bat snout piece, required to give his new head enough space inside his chest cavity for other modes. He still retains the other nine modes (robot, dragster, jet, two-headed dragon, hand, mammoth, hydrofoil, one-headed dragon, and winged griffin). His tail-piece was removed for in-box storage, but easily popped back on since it's on a ball-and-socket joint.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BCDeathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm More information on BotCon Deathsaurus at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Parody Deformed===
[[Image:Deathsaurus pd model.jpg|right|thumb|150px]]
* '''Deszaras''' (1990)

:A small, blue, white and red, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Deszaras was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of candy toys. The fourth figure in the series, he came with a "[[Transformer PD Type]]" comic about himself, "Good Job! Deszaras!!", and something that could charitably be described as "gum".
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===Super Figure Collection===
[[Image:Deathsaurus scfs.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Take it all off!]]
* '''Deszaras''' (2002)
:A PVC figurine of Deathsaurus was released in the seventh Victory-centric "act" of Takara's ''[[Super Collection Figure]].'' Deathsaururs was available in both standard full-color version and metallic silver "pewter" versions; the pewter version came packaged with the wings of Victory Saber, one of several extra pieces packed with the various figures from the wave which could combine with the act's Star Saber figure to turn it into Victory Saber. The wings were available in both standard full color (at a rate of eight out of every ten cases) and rare pewter (only two in every ten).

* '''Deszaras with Eaglebreast''' (2002)
:Also available in the seventh wave was a rare "chase" version of the Deathsaurus PVC, available at a rate of one in every ten cases, featuring the character with his inner Breast Animal partner, Eaglebreast, on display, rather than the normal version's Tigerbreast.
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===Timelines===
[[Image:Deathsauruspin.jpg|thumb|75px|Deathstickus]]

* '''Deathsaurus pin''' (2005)

: The first 100 BotCon 2005 Primus-package preregistrants received an exclusive Deathsaurus pin as part of their registration package.

===Robot Heroes===
*'''Victory Saber vs. Dessaras''' (2009)
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==Notes==

[[Image:DeathsaurusAndRedGeist.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Definitely not toy-accurate, but definitely awesome.]]

* Deathsaurus's name is the source of a long-lasting argument. The phonetic Japanese reading of the name is: "De-su-za-ra-su". This is represented in English on his toy packaging and tech specs as "Deszaras." English-speaking fans would long debate the "proper" [[romanization]] of the name, interpreting it as Deszaras, Deathzaras, Deathsaurus, Death Czarus, Def Zarce, Deaths 'R' Us, Debt Source, Darth Sass, Death's Arse and god knows what else. "Deathsaurus" had a tendency to be the most popular and well-known (on account of it actually ''meaning'' something), which led to it being used on the character's first official Western toy, making it his official American name. However, it is unlikely that this was supposed to be the actual name for the character—were his name intended to be read as "saurus", then it would be rendered as "sa-u-ru-su" or "za-u-ru-su" in Japanese (as had already been done with [[Trypticon|Dinosaurer]] and [[Saur]]), rather than "za-ra-su". As such, it appears that his name was genuinely intended to be the nonsense word, "Deszaras" (which resembles the pattern for naming of [[Wikipedia:Kaiju|Kaiju]] monsters, discussed below) and the character appears with this name on the [[Metrodome]] and [[Madman Entertainment]] DVD boxsets of the ''Victory'' cartoon. Hasbro appeared to be trying to steer things back in that direction with the cancelled [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] figure, named "Dessaras". Only one letter out, there, guys!

* While often called a dragon or occasionally a griffin (or a giant chicken), Deathsaurus is most likely styled after traditional Japanese "kaiju", such as [[That big green, fire-snortin' lizard|Godzilla]] or Rodan. Hence, the Kaiju-esque name, "Deszaras".

* The original Deathsaurus mold was redecoed into the non-living "Red Geist" mech for [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Brave|Brave of Legend Da Garn]]'' toyline, which lacked the Eaglebreast partner. Although the character design in the television show for the line was significantly modified from that of Deathsaurus (see image at right), including replacing Tigerbreast's tiger mode with a jet mode, the Red Geist toy itself was not retooled.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1989/Destron/Deathsaurus/deathsaurus.htm Deathsaurus on TFU.info]

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User talk:Ziyad

2009-08-14T23:10:19Z

Ziyad: /* Arabic info */

Talk:Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya

2009-08-14T23:08:36Z

Ziyad:

Talk:Jumal

2009-08-14T22:55:53Z

Ziyad: New page: ==Jumal vs. Jamal== I'm curious, is his name actually written "J'''u'''mal" (with a U) on any official source? Because the most common (and most accurate) rendition of the name (جمال '...

User:Ziyad

2009-08-14T22:49:00Z

Ziyad: New page: Ali? Hassan? Jamal? ABDUL FAKKADDI??? srsly? تحوّل وانطلاق - "Transform and roll out!" Your friendly Transfan from Sau...

[[Ali]]? [[Prince Jumal|Hassan]]? [[Prince Jumal|Jamal]]? [[Abdul Fakkadi|ABDUL FAKKADDI]]??? srsly?

تحوّل وانطلاق - "Transform and roll out!"

Your friendly Transfan from Saudi Arabia... I've got enough oil to satisfy your Energon needs! =D

Jordan

2009-08-14T22:44:50Z

Ziyad: Arabic

'''Jordan''' (Arabic: الأردن ''al-’Urdun'') is a country on [[Earth]], located in the [[Middle East]] near [[Egypt]].

==Fiction==

===Revenge of the Fallen film===

Around 17,000 B.C.E., the [[Dynasty of Primes]] hid the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in a [[Tomb of the Primes|tomb made of their shells]] in what would one day be [[Petra]], located in Jordan. [[The Fallen]] dispatched the [[Seeker (ROTF)|Seekers]] to locate the Matrix, but they were unsuccessful, only finding a single clue: "When dawn alights the Dagger's Tip, Three Kings will show the way."

In 2009 C.E., [[Morshower |General Morshower]] of the [[United States military]] instructed his subordinates to ask the government of Jordan to dispatch helicopters to discover what was going on near [[Aqaba]]. The answer: [[NEST]] was engaged in a fire fight with the [[Decepticon]]s, and they were losing badly. Unfortunately, the two helicopters were then shot down by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] when they strayed too close to the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]] before they could report back. [[Seymour Simmons]] and [[Leo Spitz]] managed to pull the crew members out of one of the helicopters, with Simmons using a radio to contact the ''U.S.S. Kidd''. A U.A.V. that was dispatched confirmed what was happening, with Jordan then providing heavy armored vehicles to help assist. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

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Qatar

2009-08-14T22:42:27Z

Ziyad: Arabic

{{stub}}
'''Qatar''' (Arabic: قطر ''Qaṭar'') is a country on [[Earth]]. It contains a lot of sand, a small village, a [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|destroyed military base]], and [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]. Oh, and there's also a bunch of cities and oil, or something.

{{see|Wikipedia:Qatar}}

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Talk:Mahfouz

2009-08-14T22:41:20Z

Ziyad:

Er, why isn't <nowiki>{{mainpic}}</nowiki> showing up here? [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 02:45, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[Template:Mainpic|Take a look]]. -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 02:52, 16 January 2008 (UTC)
::The template is currently being reworked. The new version should be cool. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 02:54, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

Was the character's name spelt Mahfouz or Mahfous? --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 21:21, 17 January 2008 (UTC)
:As I said in my move summary, it's "Mahfouz" in the credits. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 21:24, 17 January 2008 (UTC)

==Name meaning==
I posted the meaning of Mahfouz's name in Arabic, which is "guarded / protected / well-kept / preserved / defended / etc. one". But does anyone think this could reference anything? Like how he survives Blackout's attack, or how he's "protected" by Lennox's team? (I have a [[Talk:Akram|similar discussion regarding Akram's name]]) -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 18:41, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

Talk:Akram

2009-08-14T22:41:14Z

Ziyad: New page: ==Name meaning== I've posted the meaning of Akram's name in Arabic, which is "one who is more generous", (as in "more generous than..."). Does anyone think this could a reference to his "g...

==Name meaning==
I've posted the meaning of Akram's name in Arabic, which is "one who is more generous", (as in "more generous than..."). Does anyone think this could a reference to his "generosity" in lending Lennox his phone? (I have a [[Talk:Mahfouz|similar discussion regarding Mahfouz's name]]) -- [[User:Ziyad|Ziyad]] 18:41, 14 August 2009 (EDT)

Akram

2009-08-14T22:31:23Z

Ziyad: Arabic name elaboration

: ''Akram is a [[human]] in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

{{mainpic|25 January 2008}}

'''Akram''' (Arabic: أكرم ''’Akram'') is [[Mahfouz]]'s father. He has a cell phone, but that bastard [[William Lennox]] used all the minutes when [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] attacked his village.

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' (2007) film===
:''Actor:'' [[Rizwan Manji]]

Akram was in his desert village home when his son, Mahfouz, and a group of [[United States Army|US Army Rangers]] came running across the desert pursued by a [[Scorponok (Movie)|giant mechanical scorpion]]. The troops, including Mahfouz's idol, [[William Lennox]], rushed into the village. Mahfouz led Lennox to Akram so Lennox could ask for a telephone. Akram spoke enough English to understand and handed Lennox a cell phone while he led his son to safety. Akram never got his phone back.
{{storylink|Transformers (2007)}}
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==Notes==
Interestingly, his name (Arabic: أكرم ''’Akram'') translates to "one who is more generous".

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Mahfouz

2009-08-14T22:21:31Z

Ziyad: Arabic name elaboration

: ''Mahfouz is a [[human]] in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Movie Mahfouz.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Despite the predicament he is in, he seems pretty cheerful.]]
'''Mahfouz''' (Arabic: محفوظ ''Maḥfūẓ'') is a young [[Qatar|Qatari]] boy who has grown to be good friends of Captain [[William Lennox]] and his Army Ranger unit stationed at [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT Qatar]]. Though he appears to hang around the base, he hails from a villiage some distance away, where he lives with his father, [[Akram]].

==Fiction==
===''Transformers'' (2007) film===
:''Actor:'' [[Ashkan Kashanchi]]

Mahfouz gave water to his friend William Lennox shortly after the Ranger returned from a mission behind enemy lines. Soon afterwards, SOCCENT Qatar was attacked by [[Blackout (Movie)|a mysterious helicopter that turned into a giant robot]]. Mahfouz followed Lennox and his men to cover as they tried to avoid the robot.

The next morning, after the group successfully escaped the attack that destroyed SOCCENT Qatar, Mahfouz led Lennox's unit to his village where they could find a telephone to contact the [[Pentagon]]. However, as they arrived at the outskirts of the village, the group was attacked by [[Scorponok (Movie)|a giant metal scorpion]] that killed [[Patrick Donnelly|Sergeant Donnelly]]. Lennox's men ran to the relative cover of the village as the town militia joined the US soldiers in defending their home. Mahfouz led Lennox to his house where his father Akram provided the Captain with a cell phone to call the Pentagon.

After the [[United States military|US Air Force]] repelled the giant scorpion, Mahfouz was reunited with his father. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}

==Notes==
*Interestingly, his name (Arabic: محفوظ ''Maḥfūẓ'') translates to "protected, guarded, or safe-kept one".

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Talk:Eye in the Sky

2009-08-14T22:03:02Z

Ziyad: New page: ==Abdül Fakkadi and the Ottomans== I think the article should expand upon what makes the mirrorverse Fakkadi and his country different. Aside from being a pacifist instead of a craving ma...