Editing User:TheStrongestBad

''TheStrongestBad is a [[human]] and [[Transformers brand|Transformers]] fan from the [[Main Page|TFWiki]] portion of the [[Quadwal|Real Life]] [[continuity family]].''

I'm '''TheStrongestBad''' ''(he/him)'' ([[July 26]], [[1994]] - ), a [[Philippines|Filipino]]-[[United States of America|American]] guy from [[Chicago]] who has had a healthy diet of [[Japan|Japanese]] robot anime and toys since childhood, so naturally, Transformers was right up my alley.

I'm also known on most other sites as '''PutYaGunsOn''' ("Guns" for short), and am active on the TFWiki Discord Server.

I also know a lot of words in the [[Japanese language]] and can read it on a kindergarten, ''maybe'' first grade level. But I'm no fluent speaker as of now.

[[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] was, is, and always will be one of my life role models, hence why I'm here. But when it comes to characters I'm generally a pretty big [[Grimlock (G1)|Grim]][[Grimlock (Cyberverse)|lock]], [[Arcee (disambiguation)|Arcee]], and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] fan. I used to be a [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] hater, but the guy's really, ''really'' grown on me.

==Creator of the Following Stuff==

===Sandboxes===
* [[User:TheStrongestBad/ReissuesSandbox|Reissues Sandbox]] - For keeping track of toys that have been straight reissued, packaging and all.

===Wiki Articles===
* [[Aphrodi A]]
* [[Entertainment Earth]]
* [[Kōji Kabuto]]
* [[Sayaka Yumi]]
* [[TakaraTomy A.R.T.S.]]

===Fan Works===
* [https://archiveofourown.org/works/51157789 To Be Optimized] - Sequel to [[Go-Bots issue 5]].
* [https://archiveofourown.org/works/52918861 A New Titan] - [[The Transformers: The Movie]] and [[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]] marketing material [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CanonWelding canon weld] to explain why [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]'s mom let him have [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Titans Return|two]] [[Brawn (G1)/toys#TRLegends|toys]] in that line.
* [https://archiveofourown.org/works/54271717 No Less Of A Prime] - Sequel to [[Transformers: Power of the Primes (cartoon)|Power of the Primes]] cartoon.
* [https://archiveofourown.org/works/55244281/chapters/140129731 Ferrous] - A prequel story about a young [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] set before the [[Great War (disambiguation)|Great War]]. Inspired by [[Ironhide (G1)#Calm Sleep Stories|the little blurb about Ironhide]] from the [[History of the Transformers]] [[Calm]] Sleep Story. Currently ongoing, and will probably be my main fanon project for some time.

===External Fanon Wiki Articles===
''Note: I will most likely not contribute to these wikis anymore''
* [https://transfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Shot_(PutYaGunsOn_G1_Fanon) TransFanon: Hot Shot (G1)] - An article on the Hot Shot depicted in [[User:TheStrongestBad#JG1 Canon|one of my personal canons]].
* [https://transfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Optimus_Prime_(PutYaGunsOn_RiD2000_Canon) TransFanon: Laser Optimus Prime (RID)] - An article on the Optimus Prime depicted in [[User:TheStrongestBad#Trial By Laser Canon|one of my personal canons]].
* [https://transfanon.fandom.com/wiki/Ren_Kazemaru_(PutYaGunsOn_Diaclone_Canon) TransFanon: Ren Kazemaru] - A Diaclone OC.

==My History with Transformers==
===[[Robots in Disguise continuity family|Robots in Disguise]]===
I had a couple of [[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]] toys as a kid, I don't remember getting them, I was probably too young to remember. The first toy I actually remember getting was [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]], which I credit for kickstarting my shift from toy trains to action figures. I eventually got more [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]] toys, completing both [[Omega Prime]] and [[Rail Racer (RID)|Rail Racer]].

From there, I started watching the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|RID anime]] on [[Fox Kids]].

===[[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]]===
At the same time, I learned of the existence of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] from my parents, who would have been teenagers when it originally aired. They eventually got me the [[The Original Transformers#DVD releases|full first season on DVD box set]] as a gift. I distinctly remember my dad misidentifying [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] infamous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walther_P38 Walther P38] [[Alternate mode|altmode]] as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luger_pistol ''German Lugger''] (sic).

I was a proud owner of the [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] [[Mini Vehicle#Fun4All / Basic Fun keychains (2001 / 2007)|keychains]] and the [[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Commemorative Series|Optimus Prime]].

===[[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]]===
Naturally, I became an [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] fan and [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|collector]], finally having [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|a Transformers show]] that my friends at school also watched.

I lost interest shortly after [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] came out, even though I was excited when it aired due to it being a sequel to my beloved Armada.

===Renaissance and discovering this very wiki===
In 2007, I regained interest in the brand when [[Transformers (film)|a certain movie]] with [[What I've Done|an end credits song]] by [[Linkin Park|my childhood favorite nu metal band]] came out. I discovered [[Main Page|this very wiki]] that same year, learning of the existence of the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese G1 continuity]] and diving into a major rabbit hole. I have been an on-and-off fan and collector since.

===Renaissance 2: Energon Boogaloo===
I fell out of Transformers in 2010 or so while in high school due to focusing on my very first relationship. She was a nerd too and went to anime conventions with me and everything, but I just lost interest in collecting then.

I got back into it when I got back into toy collecting in general in 2017 and saw a cool [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Hot Rod toy with a Headmaster]]. It blew my mind and I got back in.

==Personal Canons==
I love making [[Personal canon|personal canons]]. Despite my current hangups with the [[universal stream]] categorization system, I get a kick out of the idea that [Dimension Traveler X] who showed up in [Big name comic issue Y] was actually from [obscure one-off children's picture book from the 80s] all along, and embrace the crap out of it.

===G1 Cartoon Canon===
====G1 era====
My main G1 continuity has the [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 1|first]] [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 2|three]] [[The Transformers (cartoon)#Season 3|seasons]] and [[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]] as undisputed canon, and follows the American timeline, with Season 1 taking place in [[1984]], Season 2 in [[1985]], the movie in [[2005]], and Season 3 in [[2006]] (not [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010|2010]]). It also may use some elements of the [[Marvel Comics continuity]] to fill in blanks or expand the world, but in any event where the cartoon and comics contradict each other, the cartoon overrides the comic.

Any characters, factions, and subgroups who originated in American media have their American names (''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'' and ''[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'', not ''[[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]''), and any that originated in Japanese media have their Japanese names (''[[Lio Convoy]]'', not ''Leo Prime'' until the [[Prime Leader|Prime Leaders]] take over).

From there, the canon generally shares many elements with the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]], but with some [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BroadStrokes broader strokes] here and there. It also accepts [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)#Japanese release|Car Robots]] as being of the G1 timeline, with every character keeping their Japanese names and ''not'' being new incarnations of previous characters. The "[[Decepticon#2001 Robots in Disguise continuity family|Decepticons]]" are called ''Combatrons''.

As for how I make this mine, this version of the canon also incorporates a version of [[Hot Shot (G1)|Hot Shot's]] ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (pack-in manga)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Henkei! Henkei! volume 11|origin story]] into it, and also fully accepts the idea that he could be [[Hot Shot (Armada)|the same one from Armada]].

====Beast Era====
I'll get to watching Beast Wars eventually. I'll also be watching the Japanese series and reading the IDW comics, which I know use the same characters but put them in totally different situations. I'll eventually decide how the Beast Era goes.

====Fanon Discontinuity====
The [[Personal canon|personal canon wiki page]] mentions "discarding one or two distasteful properties from an otherwise accepted continuity." [[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Take a wild guess which JG1 property got the axe for my personal version]]. This is also why I repositioned Season 3 to 2006 instead of 2010, so that it just can't happen period. It also ignores the events of the [[Transformers: Wings Universe|Wings Universe]] comics, because I don't particularly like the idea or even implication that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was originally [[Dion (G1)|Dion]], and the less said about [[Leozack#Wings Universe|its very ignorant and insensitive portrayal of "Japanese culture"]], the better.

===Trial By Laser Canon===
A universe that includes and adds to the events of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise anime]], while slightly reinterpreting the events of [[Shell Game]] that removes the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|crossover elements]].

The [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] of this universe was known to be friends with the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] of [[User:TheStrongestBad#Childhood Armada Canon|another universe]].

====Trial By Laser====
After Optimus Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] defeated [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]] as the combined form [[Omega Prime]], the [[Predacon (BW)#2001 Robots in Disguise continuity family|Predacons]] and [[Decepticon#2001 Robots in Disguise continuity family|Decepticons]] were taken over by a new leader, [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]].

Many [[Autobot#2001 Robots in Disguise cartoon|Autobots]], including Optimus himself, would seemingly fall to the might of Megazarak and his lieutenant [[Toxitron_(Universe)#Shell Game|Toxitron]], who was made from the remains of [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. Ultimately, only [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Hot Spot]] of the Protection team, and [[Ultra Trion]], were left. The [[Matrix of Leadership]] would grant Hot Spot a new form with armor giving him the abilities of his fallen comrades, turning him into Defensor.

Defensor was able to rescue Optimus Prime, finding him still alive but injured. His old body damaged beyond repair, the Matrix granted Optimus Prime [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|a new tanker truck-based body]] which ironically used the schematics of his evil copy, Scourge. In his new, sleeker, and more energy-efficient form, Laser Optimus Prime set out to defeat Megazarak.

"Megazarak must be stopped, no matter the cost."

In order to bolster their forces, Optimus Prime and Defensor found a group of Predacon [[Protoform|protoforms]] and [[The Decepticons|took a page from Megatron's book]]. They gave these protoforms new life as [[Maximal|Maximals]], who would fight for the Autobot cause with their beast modes.

In a final battle, Optimus Prime and Defensor lead a combined force of Autobots and Maximals to take down Megazarak's evil forces. Soon, [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] and an army of surviving Predacons and Decepticons would assist the Autobots and Maximals. With a final swing of his mighty laser sword as it drew power from the Matrix, Optimus Prime defeated Megazarak.

Optimus Prime would then use the combined power of [[Vector Sigma]] and the Matrix to give new life to [[Cybertron (planet)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Cybertron]] and its people.

===Childhood Armada Canon===
An ill-defined universe that is haphazardly made up of elements of the [[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]] [[Transformers: Armada (cartoon)|anime]], [[Transformers: Armada (mini-comic)|pack-in comics]], and [[Transformers (Armada PS2)|video game]], along with my childhood play with my [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|toys]].

Story beats from the anime occur, such as meeting the kids, [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] [[Swoop (episode)|being the first to wield]] [[Star Saber (Armada)|the Star Saber]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] [[Regeneration (Armada)|becoming a good guy]] and [[Cramp|making a big heroic sacrifice]], etc. but [[Decepticlone|Decepticlones]] also exist. The final battle is sort of a mix of the anime and the game, where [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] have their [[Mortal Combat|epic final duel]] on [[Unicron|Unicron's]] surface while Hot Shot flies around on the [[Vanguard Booster]] and [[Nemesis Shield]] and uses the [[Matrix Cannon]] to defeat Unicron himself.

But the truth is that while Starscream was blasted by Unicron, he was saved by some otherworldly being and teleported to some other world to go do some good guy stuff that I may or may not write in a fanfic if I feel like it. Meanwhile, Hot Shot may or may not have ended up in [[User:TheStrongestBad#JG1 Canon|another universe]] shortly after defeating Unicron.

The Optimus Prime of this universe was known to be friends with the [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] of [[User:TheStrongestBad#Trial By Laser Canon|another universe]].

I like to think that instead of [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]], [[Transformers: Super Cross|Super Cross]] happens as a sequel instead, though incorporating elements of Energon in it like the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], [[Omnicon|Omnicons]], [[Energon star|Energon stars]], and a version of [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus Prime]].

==External Links==
* [https://gbwiki.shoutwiki.com/wiki/User:TheStrongestBad My GoBots Wiki Profile]
* [https://archiveofourown.org/users/PutYaGunsOn/works?fandom_id=219012 My AO3 Transformers Works]
* [https://community.fandom.com/wiki/User:PutYaGunsOn My Main Fandom Profile, with links to other Fandom profiles]