Roller/UW
In the Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity, Roller the buggy drone and Roller the full-size Transformer are one and the same individual. For their exploits in continuities where they are separate individuals, see their respective pages.
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Fiction
[edit]Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]Unite Warriors/Legends
After Optimus Prime died in the Unicron War, Roller was trapped between dimensions Ruination Chapter, Part Two and consigned to soul-crushing wandering. His anger and despair as he journeyed created an emotional and malicious energy that attracted the attention of Unicron. His scattershot memory didn't tell much, but what he knew was his burning hatred for Optimus Prime of the Autobots. Unite Warriors bio As part of his plan to avert Galvatron from using his body as "Grand Galvatron", Unicron summoned Roller back to his home universe, christening him "Wandering Roller" and giving him the ability to become a limb for Grand Galvatron. The assembled team was ordered to invade Cybertron so that the planet could serve as Unicron's new body, but Galvatron summarily ignored his request and set out to conquer the planet for himself. Grand Galvatron Chapter
Cyclonus, the main component of Grand Galvatron, had the group undergo training by exposing them to the lava pools of Thrull. The training regiment wasn't much of a challenge to Roller, though, who finished his time in the lava quickly so he could relax and sip on an energon cube. Special Training in the Lava Baths of Planet Thrull!
When Grand Galvatron attacked Cybertron, Roller and the others were separated into their individual forms by Trailbreaker and continued the battle on foot. He made his way into Vector Sigma's chamber, where Ratchet was trying to resuscitate Optimus Prime, and saw his chance to get revenge on Prime by destroying his body. He was stopped in his attempt by Sky Lynx, then re-combined with the rest of the team to do battle with Sky Reign. Sky Reign Chapter This face-off would be interrupted by the arrival of Megaempress and her 4 Guards. In the chaos that followed, Grand Galvatron's limbs fled in terror and Roller and Breakdown were forced by Flowspade to become fists for her "Transplay" ninja technique. Megatronia Chapter Roller was eventually released from this state and rushed to Optimus's defense when Unicron arrived with his upgraded Combatrons, recognizing the evil god as the greater threat. Ruination Chapter, Part One
With Galvatron II's spirit excised from his body, Cyclonus called upon his teammates to help defend Cybertron from Unicron and the five combined into Grand Galvatron to help the other combiners in their attack against the evil god. When Optimus Maximus was split up by one of Unicron's attacks, Roller rushed to his old commander's side, granting his power as an arm for one last punch that sent Unicron back to the Triple Z Point. In the aftermath, Roller regained his memories of his past life as Optimus's partner and was saddened by his leader's admission that he had only seven days left to live. When Optimus Prime died again, Roller stood guard over his body, promising to never part with him again and hoping for a new power that would be able to resurrect his beloved partner. Ruination Chapter, Part Two
After a decade of standing vigil over Optimus Prime's body, Roller received the news that Dai Atlas had recovered the Zodiac, an energy source capable of reviving the deceased Autobot leader. Unfortunately, it was at that moment that a strange capsule appeared, injuring Roller and leaving him helpless to prevent the device from abducting Optimus Prime. Feeling responsible for the loss of his former partner, Roller joined the Battlestars to help track down his remains. The team subsequently located Prime's body on the fortified Decepticon planet of Lucifer, and during their battle with Novaroid and Galaman drones, Roller sacrificed his life, drawing fire so that the other Battlestars could complete the mission.
With Optimus Prime's body secured, the Battlestars placed it alongside Roller's own remains, hoping that the Zodiac could restore both partners to life. Their efforts succeeded, with the Zodiac's energies upgrading Roller into the Micro Carrier, able to combine with Optimus Prime to form Star Convoy.
Years later in 2038, during the battle against the reborn Dark Nova, Roller once more helped Optimus Prime transform into Star Convoy, to strike down the Vok Galaman. The partners then separated once more, with Roller towing the Combat Deck as it was transformed into a launch ramp for Dai Atlas. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two