Editing Piranacon (G1)

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:''Piranacon is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Piranacon.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Seafood SLEWis.]]
When it comes to [[combiner]]s, most suffer from the same problem: an inability to agree on ''anything'' while in their super-robot form, resulting in limited intelligence and limited effectiveness. Such is not the case with '''Piranacon'''. The [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] who compose Piranacon can all agree on one thing, they ''love'' to hunt. In fact, they love it so much, that once they combine, they absolutely ''will not stop'' until they've either run out of energy or are destroyed. This has gotten to be such a problem that their commander, [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]], has been forced to activate an [[automatic timer]] upon combination, forcing Piranacon to disassemble after a period of time. Despite this one set-back, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] considers Piranacon an ideal warrior and wishes he had more Decepticons like him.

Piranacon is usually the combined form of:

*[[Nautilator]] (firearm)
*[[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] (right arm)
*[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] (left arm)
*[[Skalor]] (right leg)
*[[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] (torso)
*[[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]] (left leg)

All of the Seacons, save for Snaptrap, have a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] mode that can be used by Piranacon himself. Overbite was intended to be the combiner's main weapon but Nautilator's incompetence results the formation mentioned above.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Enemy action seacons.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, he's not so big.]]
[[File:Piranaconcoldwar.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Also available in Tropical Berry.]]
''[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] sent the Seacons to attack [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] when the future Decepticon neared the Decepticons' [[Club Con|island base]] and threatened his position as Decepticon leader. When the six warriors failed to put a dent in Galvatron, they combined into Piranacon and renewed their attack. Even in this massive form, after a long and brutal underwater battle, Galvatron defeated them. Blasted into their component parts, the Seacons were abandoned where they fell. {{storylink|Enemy Action!}}''

Soon after their island base was relocated to the Arctic, Piranacon's might was called upon again. A [[Semper Tyrannis|mysterious starship]] had entered their airspace, and this potentially hostile action had to be answered with a show of strength. Piranacon assembled and grappled the edge of the starship as it landed, but he was called off when [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] announced that these were no intruders, but a second group of Decepticons led by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] come to visit. Piranacon set the starship gently on the ground. {{storylink|Cold War!}}
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====Transformers Comic-Magazin====
When Megatron made peaceful gestures to humanity in [[New York City]], he gave a "statue" of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] as a gift to the city. Just what they always wanted. Unsurprisingly, this statue turned out to be Snaptrap in disguise. Once night fell, Snaptrap transformed into Piranacon (on his own apparently) and went on a rampage. He was eventually stopped by the mighty force of the [[Sparkabot]]s, [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were also recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

The characteristics of "Pirranacon" and the "Small Targetmaster Seacons" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

====''Classics''====
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[[File:ShatteredHope God Neptune.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"Bring me the brown trousers."]]
During [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon's]] campaign against [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], the Seacons sided with the skeletal samurai Pretender. When Bludgeon was informed that [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Grrr]] had betrayed him in favor of Megatron, he and the Seacons confronted the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] leader. Hun-Grrr was outraged at the accusation, and hostilities lead to both teams combining. Abominus put up a good fight, but in the end, Piranacon jammed his sword into his opponent's back. The Terrorcons collectively entered [[stasis lock]]. 

Fearing that Hun-Grrr was able to leak his battle plans to Megatron's forces, Bludgeon prepared for an immediate strike. Back at his command station, he issued orders to the Seacons. They made as if to obey, but secretly combined into Piranacon once more. Bludgeon turned, discovering the true traitors, and acknowledged that Megatron was his tactical superior. Piranacon blasted the Pretender to oblivion with his [[Mass-Compression Cannon]]. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

Following their arrival on prehistoric [[Earth]] in [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|another reality]], [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]] and [[Nautilator]] were killed {{storylink|Shattered Time}} and later replaced with [[Scylla]]. {{storylink|Shattered Expectations (BWSG)|Shattered Expectations}} Consequently, Piranacon's consciousness was destroyed, and when the Seacons next combined while trying to steal the Maximals' energy purifier, the combined form called itself '''God Neptune'''. This new, more intelligent and tactical combiner kept [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]] busy with a typhoon attack while [[Autojetter]] and [[Autolauncher]] secured the purifier. {{storylink|Shattered Hope}} Joining [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s assault in an attempt to obtain the [[Origin Matrix]], the Seacons again merged into God Neptune and battled Magnaboss, until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]] opened a dimensional rift, and the Predacons were all sucked through. {{storylink|Shattered Destiny}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Although any member other than Snaptrap could take turns, the team usually tried to make sure that their resident screw-up Nautilator was the one relegated to the role of Targetmaster. Nautilator's incompetence was so severe that his fellow Seacons preferred to exclude him from the primary gestalt, having discovered that Piranacon's effectiveness was noticeably impaired whenever his mind was part of the mix. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye #5}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Piranacon AoW4.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7|Ocean man, take me by the hand...]]
The Seacons formed Piranacon as a response to the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] assaulting Nautilator and wrestling in on their part of the [[Gladiator Zone]]. The Seacons' combined form proved inferior to [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], however, and Piranacon was defeated and nearly killed. He was saved due to the intervention of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], who recruited both combiners into his Decepticon army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}} Soon afterwards, Piranacon helped capture a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] who had arrived on Cybertron in search of Serpent O.R. During an assault on an Autobot peace ceremony, Piranacon helped Predaking and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] fight [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} After the three combiners disabled the giant Autobot, Piranacon started hunting down civilians until [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] steered [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] into crashing into his face. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}
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==Commercial appearances==
*Who was that new Transformer talking with [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]? Why, it was [[Doubledealer]], the Powermaster Mercenary! And, uh, he was also talking to Piranacon! Who was holding onto [[Skar (G1)|Skar]] for him, while he was over at the Autobots' camp. Well, let's hope that's addressed at some point. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Doubledealer|Doubledealer commercial}}
*The Seacons combined into Piranacon to attack a city. Partway during the attack, Skalor and Seawing swapped positions in the gestalt; Seawing became Piranacon's right arm while Skalor become his gun. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Seacons|Seacons commercial}}
*Despite Piranacon guarding the entrance to the Decepticons' lair, several Autobot [[Micromaster]]s were able to make it inside the base and muck about the place. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Micromaster Patrols|Micromaster Patrols commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Piranacon.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
Piranacon participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. He could be recruited to a team if all of his components were at max level. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Piranacong1toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It was 1988. Can you tell?]]
*'''Piranacon''' (Seacon giftset, [[1988]])

:The [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] Piranacon giftset is unique among [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner giftsets in that it does not include all the members. For some reason—possibly cost concerns—the set includes only [[Snaptrap (G1)#Toys|Snaptrap]], [[Overbite (G1)#Toys|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)#Toys|Seawing]], [[Skalor#Toys|Skalor]], and [[Tentakil (G1)#Toys|Tentakil]]. [[Nautilator#Toys|Nautilator]] is not included.

:His motto "Underwater, no one can hear you scream" is a reference to the 1979 film ''{{w|Alien (film)|Alien}}''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Piranacon/piranacon.htm More information on Piranacon at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW2-toy GodNeptune.jpg|300px|thumb|I'm not fat, I'm big boned.]]
*'''God Neptune''' (Multi-pack, [[1998]])
**''ID number'': '''D-21'''
**''Accessories'': Sword, super robot head, shell-shield/chestplate, 2 foot-plates, left & right fists
{{note|''Beast Wars'' [[God Neptune]] was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Classics'' God Neptune in ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]''.}}

: Sold only as a boxed set of five toys, God Neptune is a [[redeco]] of ''most'' of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] team, combining [[Halfshell#Toys|Halfshell]] (torso), [[Coelagon#Toys|Coelagon]], [[Scylla#Toys|Skyulle]], [[Sea Phantom#Toys|Sea Phantom]], and [[Terrormander#Toys|Terrormander]]. Since the set uses the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style of construction, the body and limbs are interchangeable with similar-build combiner teams.

: The set does ''not'' include a redeco of [[Nautilator#Toys|Nautilator]], and almost all of the weapons and gun-mode stands for the individuals are also missing. 

: For unknown reasons, a great number of unboxed God Neptune sets—lacking all of their accessories, including combiner parts—ended up available on the secondary market. These went for considerably less than the "complete" releases, naturally.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/GodNeptune/godneptune.htm More information on God Neptune at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Piranacontimelinestoy.jpg|right|upright=1.66|thumb|Red Lobster's Ultimate Feast]]
*'''Piranacon''' (Seacon giftset, [[2008]])

: A [[redeco]] of the Generation 1 mold above, ''Timelines'' Piranacon was available exclusively as a [[Transformers Collectors' Club]]-[[exclusive]] giftset containing all six Seacons in new color schemes. This set, unlike the original US giftset, includes [[Nautilator#Timelines|Nautilator]]. The box looks like a modified version of King Poseidon's. 

:The toy is packaged with a reproduction of the original ''Generation 1'' Piranacon instructions, which show Skalor as the right arm, Seawing as the left arm, and Nautilator as the right leg. However, the box art and on-package photos show Nautilator as the right arm and Skalor as the right leg, while the accessory layout gives the right fist to Seawing and the left fist to Nautilator.

:This toy was originally intended as an exclusive set of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]''-series [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], but was shelved due to a lack of retailer interest. The team were called the Piranhacons and their combined form was Piranhaking.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFCCPiranacon/piranacon.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Piranacon at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:TF 2010 Piranacon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Piranacon''' (Seacon giftset, [[2010]])

:The Piranacon giftset was released as an exclusive for several online toy merchants ([[BigBadToyStore]] in particular). Unlike the previous 1988 version gift set, the set now includes all the Seacons: [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]], [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]], [[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]], [[Skalor]], [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]], and [[Nautilator]].

: The set is packaged in a way reminiscent of the Hasbro ''Masterpiece''-style transparent display box. The toys are fully combined in Piranacon mode, holding [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]'s Targetmaster mode in his right hand and [[Snaptrap (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Snaptrap]]'s newly chromed "incendiary sword" in the left. The decals are already pre-applied unlike previous re-issues in the ''Commemorative'' and ''Encore'' lines. Aside from the inclusion of [[Nautilator#Transformers (2010)|Nautilator]], the set also includes seven metallic finish biocards (the seventh being for Piranacon).

: Just like the previous use of the mold set, certain degradations of the mold are very obvious, especially in Nautilator's hip area, although the 5mm holes and pegs have been readjusted somewhat from the much degraded state they were in on the Timelines release. The pegs and holes on all figures still are not exact fits in all cases, however. 

: Noted differences from the original set, aside from the chromed sword, include: some mold colors have been changed and Snaptrap's head has apparently been moved from a black plastic [[sprue]] to a green one. The head change is likely a holdover from the ''Timelines'' run, as it was not the case on [[Halfshell#Toys|Halfshell]]. Previous screwed on connectors have been changed to riveted points. The stickers also appear to have been remastered after a fashion, as new highlights and gradients have been added to almost all stickers, as well as just being remarkably crisp and vibrant in general.

:The set is packaged with [[Nautilator#Transformers (2010)|Nautilator]] as the right leg and [[Skalor#Transformers (2010)|Skalor]] as the right arm, a combination also reflected in the new packaging art, box photo and instructions. However, the Piranacon collector card included with the set reuses the G1 box art, which depicts Skalor as the right leg and Nautilator as the right arm.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BBTSPiranacon/piranacon.htm More information on 2010 Piranacon at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Piranacon.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Decepticon Piranacon''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, [[2013]])
**''Set number'': '''A4475'''
**''Pieces'': '''95'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the second wave of [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]] combiner sets, ''[[Kre-O]]'' Piranacon comes as a set of four component Kreons, which can be built into their robot modes or their beast modes, or they can be built into Piranacon by taking them apart and combining their pieces. Piranacon gets to wield Snap Trap's axe and a gun made of other leftover parts.

:Like the entire Micro Changer combiner sets, Piranacon comes with only one Kre-O display brick, and a sticker sheet composed of his leg detailing & a Kre-O logo. Due to the leg stickers being slightly transparent, applying them into the black-colored leg parts can render the details being semi-transparent. The instructions also did not mention on where you should put the Kre-O logo sticker. Also, Piranacon's combined mode's waist part is somehow prone to falling off from the assembly while posing, and he has a problem standing straight due to how the legs are constructed.

:Some packages of Piranacon contained a duplicate Overbite rather than a Tentakil.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OPiranacon/piranacon.htm More information on Piranacon at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-King-Poseidon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Somewhere, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Liokaiser#Combiner Wars|Liokaiser]] is crying down a well.]]
{{see|King Poseidon#Generations Selects}}

: When importing the [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacon]]s exclusively into the US and Canada through [[Hasbro Pulse]], the listings on the website were given their US [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] names in parentheses, presumably to make them more relatable to the English-speaking fans and most likely due to there being no plans on making a full release of those molds in any of the [[Hasbro]] mainlines.

: Aside from the listings on the website being altered to include the names of the English versions of the characters, the packaging and figures themselves were unchanged imports.
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==Notes==
[[File:Piranhaking-combined.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Khanna? Guidi? We'd like to know!]]
*According to Piranacon's [[bio]], he can lift '''''four million tons''''', which is so openly ridiculous you'd have to assume there was a typo involved. (For comparison, this is around eleven Empire State Buildings.)  
*Originally, as shown at [[OTFCC 2004]], Piranhaking was to have his own, original box-art. However, the box-art of the ''Timelines'' Piranacon is a recolored version of his original art instead of that newly commissioned piece. Piranhaking's unused art appears to have been drawn by [[Dan Khanna]].
*Similar to most Scramble-city combiner, the nominal limb placement for Piranacon among the Seacons tends to wildly vary between depictions, with the exception of Seawing, Tentakil, Skalor typically & respectively being left arm, left leg & right leg.
**The formation shown above is used because Nautilator's incompetence degrades Piranacon's overall effectiveness if he becomes one of the limbs.
**Piranacon's [[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|TFU]] profile shows Nautilator as the right arm & mentions that Overbite becomes Piranacon's weapon. Other Seacons remain their positions.
**The package art used for Piranacon giftset (2010) shows Skalor & Nautilator respectively as the right arm & the right leg. Other Seacons remain their positions. However, the included trading card reused the package art of King Poseidon (which is how the 2nd formation looks).

===Foreign names===
*''Mandarin:'' '''Hǎi Dǐ Kuáng Mó''' (China, 海底狂魔, "Seafloor Mad Devil")<ref>2010 [[Hasbro]] China Piranacon set instruction booklet</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Combined forms]]
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[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Seacons]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass Predacons]]
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