Editing Rapid Run (Energon)

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{{disambig3|Rapid Run}}
:''Rapid Run is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''

[[Image:Rapidrun ut.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I have bee-stripes!]]
The mercenary '''Rapid Run''' is among the legions of Decepticons that struck a deal with [[Unicron]] to supply him with [[Energon]] in exchange for hyper-power.<ref>''Energon'' Decepticon packaging write-up.</ref>

[[Powerlinx]]ing with the Decepticon [[Mini-Con]] [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]] enables Rapid Run to "disguise" himself as an [[Autobot]]. Rapid Run retains his Decepticon allegiance when Powerlinxed to his Autobot Mini-Con partner [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]]. However, both are in on his scheme to accumulate wealth and personal power. Rapid Run downloads their [[datatrax]] when combined with them so they can calculate the best tactics for their profit-chasing ventures<ref>Micro-Sized Mini-Con Profile Feature, [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #14]]</ref>.
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==Fiction==
===Ask Sideways===
According to the known liar, [[Sideways (Armada)|Sideways]], he met Rapid Run, destroyed Rapid Run, and got a free t-shirt. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Sideways, 2015/06/30}}

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[Image:Energonrapidruntoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Buzz Saw before Buzz Saw was cool.]]
* '''Rapid Run''' (Combat Class, [[2004]])
**''Accessories'': 2 tailpipe-missiles, [[Nightscream (Energon)|Nightscream]] Mini-Con, [[Nightcruz (Energon)|Nightcruz]] Mini-Con

: A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Sideways (Armada)#Armada|Sideways]], Rapid Run transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. In this mode, he can be ridden by his pack-in Mini-Con partners Nightscream and Nightcruz simultaneously, be they separate or in their combined [[Nightcreeper]] robot mode. In robot mode, each Mini-Con can plug into the top of his torso (once you slide his head down) to form a new head; pushing their arms through holes in the top slides panels revealing the appropriate [[insignia|faction symbol]] beneath his chest/windscreen. Plugging a Mini-Con onto the Powerlinx plugs on each of his arms allows his pressure-launch missile tailpipes to be fired.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/RapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[Image:Energon rapidrun cardback.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Citrus Transformer, grape packaging]]
* Rapid Run was an "eleventh-hour" addition to the early ''Energon'' line, originally intended to be a "Unicron Battles" "Powerlinx" redeco of Sideways in ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'', with a highly accelerated production cycle. Along with [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Treadbolt]], who were similar repurposed additions, he was reportedly produced at only 10,000 pieces, low for a normal mass-retail release.<ref>[[OTFCC 2004]] Hasbro panel</ref><ref>{{TFW2005|In his answer found here, Orson provides us with the information that three PowerLinx figures are expected beyond PowerLinx Demolishor and PowerLinx Blurr.|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/05/13/more-orson-more-powerlinx-and-armada-in-universe-295|Tim Formas|2003|05|13}}</ref><ref>{{TFW2005|Not really, they are not a large part of Energon if part at all.|https://news.tfw2005.com/2003/09/10/more-on-energon-and-20th-ann-prime-from-orsons-world-updated-877|Aaron Archer|2003|09|10}}</ref> As such, photography for the toy in its proper colors could not be done in time, so the Takara Sideways photos were used for the cardback.
*For whatever reason, the deco in Rapid Run's art does not match that of the toy's.
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==References==
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[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]