Editing R.E.V.

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:''R.E.V. is an [[Autobot]] originally from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:RID EagleKiller REV biocard.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Must... kill... Divebomb...]]

'''R.E.V.''' ("'''Race Exertion Vehicle'''", aka '''Eagle Killer'''), is the tactical officer of the elite [[Spy Changer]]s, and aids [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]] in developing strategies. With his superior leaping skills, he can hop from building to building like a bird in flight. This ability is enhanced to true flight when he charges up into his super mode, giving him amazing aerial skill.

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==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Steve Kramer]] (English), [[Kizatomi Nimura]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:R.E.V. RiD Cartoon.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Must... kill... [[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt.]]]]
When the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] stole the [[Plutonium Energy Generator]], [[T-AI]] called in the Spy Changers. [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]], [[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]] and R.E.V. responded first, pursuing the Predacons onto the beach where they were joined by the other three Spy Changers. During their "cyber-jousting", R.E.V. mounted Crosswise. The Predacons eventually escaped with a fake generator which the Spy Changers had swapped for the real one. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

After Optimus was captured and tortured by Megatron, the Spy Changers joined the [[Autobot Brothers]] in rescuing their leader and seeing off the Predacons. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}}

[[File:Mirage's Betrayal Mirageironhiderev.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|JUDO CHOP!]]
After an aborted training session, R.E.V. quizzed [[Mirage (RID)|Mirage]] on hand signals and was informed he looked ridiculous. Later, the team tried to protect a ruby from Predacon theft—Mirage failed to take a crucial shot and the Predacons got away. R.E.V. largely agreed with Hot Shot's decision to kick Mirage off the team, but when Mirage appeared to be inviting the Spy Changers into a trap, R.E.V. insisted they should go just for the chance to destroy [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]]'s [[Mega-Laser Cannon]]. As it turned out, Mirage was only pretending to defect after all. {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}}

[[File:Spychangers to the Rescue Rev Crosswise.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Damn the scale! Full speed ahead!]]
The Spy Changers also took part in the [[International Grand Prix]] in an attempt to find [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]] and were blinded by Megatron a short time into the race. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}} On another occasion, the Spy Changers were called back to base to watch footage of various battles, but had to wrap up a fight with the Predacons first. R.E.V. rode on Crosswise again. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

The Spy Changers accompanied [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] to [[Montrose Island]] where Predacon activity was causing the volcano to become violent. They attempted to keep [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] and [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] busy while Optimus went to use his blizzard storm on the volcano. When the volcano was ruptured and lava threatened the nearby resort, the Spy Changers used their [[Inferno Blast]] to divert its path. {{storylink|Volcano (episode)|Volcano}}

In between all their adventures, the Autobots still had to perform some of the more menial tasks, such as regularly testing out the global space bridge. {{storylink|Lessons of the Past}}

Sent to stop the Decepticons from finding [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], the Spy Changers jumped out in front of the foe and were soundly trounced by [[Armorhide (RID)|Armorhide]] and [[Rollbar (RID)|Rollbar]]. {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}}

The Spy Changers took part in the ambush of the Decepticons after the Autobot base was discovered. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!|Surprise Attack!}} After Galvatron's defeat, they celebrated by racing with Skid-Z. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

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====Super Spy Changers catalog====
[[File:SuperSpychangersCatalogArt.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]

With [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|God Magnus]] having departed Earth aboard [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Brave Maximus]], the Autobots were unable to call upon his power when a new menace suddenly arose to challenge them. In order to combat this threat, a plan was put into motion to upgrade the Spy Changers with [[Spark Engine]]s, granting them Super Modes.

Super R.E.V. was capable of real flight, and his skills as a tactician had improved, making him capable of truly "three dimensional" tactics.<ref>[http://tflab.net/japaspe/carrobo/ssc.html Super Spy Changers story and bios in Japanese]</ref><ref>[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/731/37/ English translation of story and bios]</ref>

====Ask Vector Prime====
The threat was [[Chainsaw]] and his [[Mutant (G1)|Mutants]]. Super R.E.V.'s improved abilities were critical when [[Burnout]] tried to kidnap [[Kelly (RID)|Kelly]] while she was vacationing in [[Greece]]. When Chainsaw and the rest of his Mutants attempted to overrun the Autobot base, he helped repulse them. Using the power of teamwork, the Super Spy Changers defeated and captured the villains. Though the [[Go-Brillium]] which powered them was used up and they were no longer Super, they retained [[To sell toys|new color schemes]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/01}}

====''Legends'' comic====
When [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] and his [[Commando (RID)|Commandos]] attacked the [[Dimensional Patrol]]'s [[Neo Brave Maximus]] to rescue [[Megatron (RID)|Devil Gigatron]], the Super Spy Changers were sent out to the front lines. Their damage to the [[Cyber Falcon-class spaceship|Commando's ship]] led to it crashing into the base. {{Storylink|LGEX Scourge Prologue}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
'''Eagle Killer''' was a [[Maximal]] [[Resistance]] pilot. He flew the ''[[Dreadrock]]'' over [[Protihex]] during Operation Amputation. He dropped the K-Class [[Movor]] over the city before trying to escape the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Aero Drone|aero drone]]s dogging him. He failed. {{storylink|Derailment}}

==Toys==
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
[[File:RID-toy REV-CR.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|The eagles know what they did.]]
*'''Eagle Killer''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''C-006'''
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: Released in the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Car Robots]]'' product, "Eagle Killer" is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)#Toys|Go-Bot]] [[Firecracker#Toys|Firecracker]], transforming into a Lamborghini Diablo. He features through-axle construction, allowing for super-speedy racing on smooth surfaces, and his car mode is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''. His black windshield has heat-sensitive paint that reveals an Autobot insignia, in a method similar to the original [[rubsign]]s.

: This mold was also used to make Go-Bot [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Sideswipe]] and Go-Bot [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Go-Bot|Optimus Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/EagleKiller/eaglekiller.htm More information on Eagle Killer at TFU.info]''
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[[File:RID-toy SpyChanger6pack.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Spy Changer Deluxe 6 Piece Set''' (Giftset, 2000)
**''ID number:'' '''C-011'''
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: Eagle Killer was also available in a gift set with the other five Spy Changers [[Hot Shot (RID)#Toys|Artfire]], [[Mirage (RID)#Toys|Counter Arrow]], [[Ironhide (RID)#Toys|Ox]], [[W.A.R.S.#Toys|Wars]], and [[Crosswise (RID)#Toys|X-Car]]. All of the toys in this set are identical to their individual releases, including their individual bio cards.

: [[Sonokong]] also released this gift set in [[South Korea|Korean]] markets with no differences other than the packaging.

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*'''Eagle Killer clear version''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: An [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of Eagle Killer in transparent bright-yellow and red plastics, this version was only available from [[JUSCO]] stores in Japan as a direct-mail premium to members of their "Peppy Kids Republic" (元気キッズ共和国, ''Genki Kidzu Kyōwakoku''), a sort of subsidiary/offshoot for selling baby goods and children's clothing. Since membership was open only to kids 12 and under and this version was shipped blind-packed, getting the entire set of six was extremely difficult.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Cybertron/ClearEaglekiller/eaglekiller.htm More information on clear Eagle Killer at TFU.info]''
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[[File:RID-toy REV.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
*'''Hot Shot''' / '''R.E.V.''' (Basic Class two-pack, 2001)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: The [[Hasbro]] ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' version of "R.E.V." was available only in a two-pack with [[Hot Shot (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Hot Shot]]. This version replaces the heat-sensitive insignia with a normal Autobot insignia [[tampograph]] on the roof of the car. The rear of the car also features an orange paint wash, which really brings out the detail of the vehicle mode sculpt.

: The initial releases of this set have Hot Shot packaged in robot mode with R.E.V. in vehicle mode, pointed straight upward. Later releases have both toys in vehicle mode, tilted to a 1 o'clock position. 
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[[File:RID-toy REV-KB1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
*'''R.E.V.''' (Spy Changer, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: All six original Spy Changers were redecoed in clear-plastic versions of their normal colors (keeping their normal paint applications, though), and released on individual cards through Kay-Bee Toys chains.
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*'''R.E.V.''' (Tiny Tins, 2002)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: The normal Hasbro version of R.E.V. was released as part of the first assortment of [[Tiny Tins]] Transformers, coming with a carrying tin. As far as can be told, there are no differences between the Tiny Tins and 2-pack versions.

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[[File:RID-toy REV-KB2.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
*'''R.E.V.''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: A second round of clear-plastic Kay-Bee-exclusive Spy Changers was released on individual cards. This time around, R.E.V.'s car mode was slightly deeper orange, but he got dark blue and green robot parts.
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[[File:RID-toy REV-Super.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]]
*'''Super Eagle Killer''' (Spy Changer, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' Shotgun

: Long after the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Car Robots]]'' line ended in Japan, Takara put out individually-boxed "Super mode" redecoes of the Spy Changers. Eagle Killer was redone with dark stony-blue car parts, with white and red robot parts, and retained the Hasbro version's paint-fade on his back end.

: In each case of twelve Super Spy changers, two were randomly packed, all-colorless-clear-plastic versions (but keeping ''most'' of their paint applications; clear Eagle Killer loses the paint fade). All six Spy Changers had a clear variant.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/SuperEagleKiller/eaglekiller.htm More information on Super Eagle Killer at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Cybertron/ClearSuperEagleKiller/eaglekiller.htm More information on clear Super Eagle Killer at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
*When first released in the ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline, R.E.V.'s packaging claimed that his name stood for "'''Race Evolution Sportscar'''" (with the "sportscar" addendum not making much sense, suggesting there may have been confusion with [[W.A.R.S.]] on the copywriter's part). When he appeared in the cartoon, however, his name was announced as "Race Exertion Vehicle", and subsequent releases of the toy used this term.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Eagle Killer''' (イーグルキラー ''Īgurukirā'')
*''Korean:'' '''Eagle Killer''' (이글킬러 ''Igeul Killeo'')
*''Russian:'' '''Gonschik''' (Гонщик, "Racer")

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Maximals]]
[[Category:Ninjas]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Resistance]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2001) Autobots]]
[[Category:Spy Changers]]