Energo weapon

This article is about the melee weapons primarily used in the Generation 1 continuity family. For the weapons created by the Omnicons and Terrorcons in the Energon series, see Energon weapon{{#switch:{{#sub:Energon weapon|-1}}|!=|.=|?=|.}} For other weapons that use energon, see Energon weapon (disambiguation).

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An energo weapon is a melee weapon that uses energon to power a shaped energy field that significantly enhances the cutting and blunt-impact properties of the weapon. When the fuel cell is consumed, the weapon can still be used at its "normal" potency.<ref name="mtmte8_ebw">"Energon-based weaponry" from More Than Meets The Eye #8.</ref>

Blitzwing's electron scimitar operates on the same principle and is also energon-powered, but the mechanism differs.<ref name="mtmte8_ebw" />

Let's just face it: the Dinobots like to kill things. They like it a lot. And they like to get up close and personal when doing it. But there are times when teeth and tail just won't cut it. When that time comes, the Dinobots will typically use their energo-swords.

Except for Swoop, who uses a thermal sword. He likes to be different.

Energo weapons

• Grimlock's energo-sword.
• Slag's energo-sword.
• Sludge's energo-sword.
• Snarl's energo-sword.
• Hooligan's energo axe.
• The Quintessons have low-yield energo tendrils for close-range combat.<ref>Transformers: The Ultimate Guide, p52 (1st edition)</ref>
• Bomb-Burst's energo-battle axe.
• Blaze Master's rotor blades can be wielded as an energo-weapon in robot mode.
• Pounce's energo-bayonets.
• Venom's energo-scythe.

Fiction

Marvel The Transformers comics

Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.

In Autobot mode Grimlock carried an energo-sword, which could slice through a 2-foot thick concrete wall. Grimlock's Universe profile

Grimlock and Snarl used their energo swords to attack the rogue drone Guardian aboard the Ark. The Wrath of Grimlock!

Hooligan used an energo axe to devastating effect against Chameleon in the deadly games at the Jekka Amphitheatre. He later faced off against Ultra Magnus but lost. Ultra Magnus refused to use the energo axe to finish off Hooligan. Deadly Games!

Phallic!

Ratbat led an ambush on both Fortress Maximus and Grimlock's respective Autobot contingents while Grimlock and Blaster dueled for leadership on Earth's moon. While the Decepticon forces overwhelmed the Autobots on the surface of the moon, the island base attacked the Autobots from above, protected by a force shield. However, Grimlock's energo-sword was able to cut through the force shield, allowing Blaster to shoot the island base with his electro-scrambler, forcing a Decepticon retreat. Totaled!

Sometimes me Grimlock like to munch metal. Sometimes me like to slash it. It depend on what mode me Grimlock am in.

Later, Grimlock fought off some Demons with his energo-sword after becoming an Action Master. Much fun was had. Except for the Demons. Still Life!

The Transformers cartoon

Apparently, Snarl's energo-sword can fire energy blasts. He did this when the Constructicons attacked the Autobots' base in an attempt to destroy Teletraan I. Heavy Metal War Later, after going to Dinobot Island, Snarl used the energo-sword for shooting at rocks during target practice. He needs to work on his aim. Dinobot Island, Part 2 Two decades later, Grimlock used his sword to swat away boulders launched at him. Madman's Paradise.

Likely due to censorship policies, the energo-swords were never used for traditional hacking and slashing, which completely and utterly sucked.

Dreamwave Generation One continuity

Energon-based weapons, or "energo-weapons", were powered by an Energon fuel cell that allowed the weapon to project an energy field around itself, increasing its combat effectiveness. Examples included Grimlock's energo-sword and Blitzwing's electron scimitar. More than Meets the Eye Energon-based weaponry profile

Barrage was armed with an energo-sword in robot mode. Barrage's More than Meets the Eye profile The Autobot Micromaster Blaze Master used his helicopter blades as an energo-weapon in robot mode. Blaze Master's More than Meets the Eye profile Bludgeon was armed with a high-powered energo-sword and accompanying shield. Bludgeon's More than Meets the Eye profile Bomb-Burst's Pretender shell was armed with an energo-battle axe. Bomb-Burst's More than Meets the Eye profile Grimlock wielded an energo-sword in robot mode Grimlock's More than Meets the Eye profile as did his fellow Dinobots Slag Slag's More than Meets the Eye profile and Sludge, Sludge's More than Meets the Eye profile while Snarl carried an energo-blade. Snarl's More than Meets the Eye profile Motormaster also carried an energo-blade Motormaster's More than Meets the Eye profile that could be wielded by Menasor as an energo-sword. Menasor's More than Meets the Eye profile In robot mode Pounce was armed with dual missile launcher cannons, each with its own energo-bayonet. Pounce's More than Meets the Eye profile An energo-sword was included among Predaking's armaments. Predaking's More than Meets the Eye profile Venom carried an energo-scythe in robot mode. Venom's More than Meets the Eye profile

Grimlock shoved his energo-sword into Optimus Prime's hands, telling Prime to prove himself by killing Megatron, or Grimlock would kill him. The War Within #5 Optimus Prime used the weapon to beat Megatron senseless, but spared his life and left the energo-sword behind. Since Prime wasn't immediately slagged, it appears that Grimlock didn't really care. The War Within #6

After learning that Jetfire was meeting Shockwave in the Neutral Territories, Grimlock decided to kill them both and attempted to use his energo-sword to decapitate Jetfire. When The Fallen appeared, Grimlock tried to destroy him, but the Fallen merely grabbed the energo-sword's blade with his bare hand. Sometimes, it really helps to be on fire. The Dark Ages, Part 4

Having been sprung from the Decepticons' holding cells by Big Daddy and the Hot Rod Patrol, Blaze Master got his revenge on Venom by stabbing the larger robot through the torso with his energo-rotors. Victims of the Revolution

2005 IDW continuity

Surprised Sludge could spell his own name.

Blackwall intended to defeat Grimlock and keep his "firesword" as a trophy, so Grimlock gave it to him. Blade first. Through his skull. Primacy #4

The Dinobots gifted Grimlock with an energo-sword at one point, which they all signed their names on. Grimlock misplaced it on Earth and upon a return trip to the planet with the Scavengers, wandered away in his addled state of mind to recover it. His buddy Misfire chased after him and was thrilled to see Grimlock recognize and reclaim a piece of his former life. Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again!

Beast Wars: Uprising

Energo-swords were a Builder weapon, and official contraband in the age of the Pax Cybertronia, though this was usually a moot point since most proto-formers were incapable of lifting them at all. During a MCSF raid, the cops were surprised to find their target, Sledgehammer had sampled some of his own Nucleon supply when he grabbed an energo-sword he'd been smuggling, the power boost enabling him to wield it with no difficulty. During the fight, he sliced off officer Wolfang's leg before fleeing into the night. Burning Bridges

Ask Vector Prime

The Saber of Primax 905.22 Epsilon wielded an energo-sword. Ask Vector Prime, 15/9/2015

Games

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

Grimlock wielded a large energo-sword as his main weapon. Fall of Cybertron

Toys

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Merchandise

Icon Heroes

• Grimlock Red Sword Letter Opener (2021)

Icon Heroes released a replica of Grimlock's energo sword as a letter opener in its traditional red color, measuring 5" long and made of metal.

• Grimlock Silver Sword Letter Opener (2021)

A silver version of Grimlock's energo sword was also released, this time as a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive.

Notes

• The Dreamwave More than Meets the Eye profile series was very liberal in its inclusion of energo-weapons, giving them to many characters who had not previously been associated with them with perhaps the most egregious example being Predaking's profile, which states that he is armed with an energo-sword despite Razorclaw's profile describing the same weapon as a sonic sword just two pages earlier. Generic energo-swords (or "energo-blades", as the series appears to use the two terms interchangeably) also replaced Barrage's electro-sword and Menasor's ionizer sword, while Blaze Master's helicopter blades, Bomb-Burst's battle axe, and Pounce's bayonets were all described as being energo-weapons for the first time.

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