Editing Side Burn (SG)

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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot|his heroic counterpart|Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn}}
:''Side Burn is an entity of unknown origin nominally aligned with the [[Autobot]]s from the [[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''

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'''Side Burn''' is a rising star in the Autobot hierarchy. Although young and new on the scene, he has recently come to the attention of both [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus Prime]] as a promising operative. Completely undistracted by the wiles of passing femme bots, Side Burn is diligently devoted to the progression of the Autobot cause. Why then do [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]] and other Autobots have difficulty trusting him? Is it suspicions about where he came from? Questions about how he survives fatal injury without a scratch? Or just simple jealousy? Time will tell.

==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
Side Burn was reporting to Optimus Prime along with Blurr after the disastrous melee between the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] and [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]]'s newly-minted [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobot]]s at the fuel depots of [[Khon]]. Despite Prime's rage, Side Burn gently reminded his liege that had the [[Wrecker]]s been reformed at his earlier suggestion, the Suppressors would be less of a thorn in their sides. When Optimus Prime declared routing the Dinobots overtake the preparations for the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' as the Autobots' top priority, Side Burn was unusually perturbed. As Optimus prepared to banish Wheeljack back to [[Gygax]], Side Burn instead stepped in to offer an alternative punishment—put the high-minded Wheeljack to work on computer programming maintenance for the ''Ark'', punishing him with "menial" technical labor while accelerating the ''Ark's'' time table. Prime found it delightfully cruel, and accepted the notion over Blurr's misgivings.

After Prime left the room, Blurr violently confronted Side Burn for overstepping his boundaries. Although Side Burn pleaded loyalty and innocence, Blurr was nevertheless quite suspicious of the young Autobot's true intentions. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

Side Burn was among the Autobots who journeyed to Earth aboard the ''Ark'', abandoning Optimus Prime in favor of his usurper, Rodimus Prime. He participated in the raid on Burpleson Air Force base to capture the control center for the GODS orbital weapon system. Reluctantly standing guard duty outside, Side Burn chose to make contact with an approaching Earth vehicle instead of driving it off or simply having the Scrounges eliminate it. When [[Big Daddy (SG)|Big Daddy]] questioned him about his curious bout of initiative, Side Burn merely said they would need to learn all they could about humans if Earth was to be their new home. 

The arriving humans claimed to be caterers delivering Cold Slither Brand Frozen Treats to "refuel" the soldiers. Big Daddy saw the value of feeding their slaves/hostages, and overruled Side Burn to allow the catering van into the base. He also noted, with a mildly-threatening curiosity, that Side Burn hadn't been himself lately...questioning orders, complaining about his duties, etc. Side Burn defended his actions by merely saying he wanted to do all he could for the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

Side Burn later assisted [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] and Wheeljack in the creation of a [[Stellar Spanner]], a project that was absolutely, definitely of course authorized by Rodimus. After Wheeljack determined there was an equally good chance the device would deposit passengers on Cybertron or somewhere in the void of the Antares System, Goldbug was quick to nominate Side Burn as a test pilot. Side Burn respectfully reminded his lieutenant commander that his mechanical knowledge contributed to the device's construction, and he might be needed to help Wheeljack with repairs. 

Luckily, the Decepticon named Heatwave happened to reveal his presence soon after, and the Autobots had found their volunteer. He didn't go quietly, however, launching a volley of missiles that caught Side Burn square in the torso, slamming him backwards into one of the Spanner's pylons with enough force to nearly snap him in two. Astonishingly, Side Burn rejoined his fellow Autobots minutes later, seemingly no worse for the wear. When Goldbug asked him point blank why he wasn't dead, Side Burn innocently claimed the hideous trauma and systems crash was "just a flesh wound", and it only looked bad from Goldbug's perspective. ''Hmmmm...''{{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}

Side Burn, Goldbug and [[Beachcomber (SG)|Beachcomber]] accompanied Rodimus as their leader met with [[R.J. Blackrock]]. When Goldbug thought the human's offer was a terrible idea, Side Burn warned him he was underestimating the use and value of humans. Side Burn was later seen communicating with [[Jetstorm (SG)|Jetstorm]] and [[Demolishor (SG)|Demolishor]] via hologram about [[Sephie Beller|Jetstorm's recent experiments]] and their manipulation of the Autobots and Decepticons. He was interrupted by [[Star Saber (SG)|Star Saber]], who atttempted to blast him—but instead revealed that Side Burn wasn't even Cybertronian! Side Burn then dispatched the intruder with a burst of electricity, proclaiming that it was only a matter of time before the [[Underbase (SG)|Underbase]] would be restored.

This won't end well...
{{storylink|Transhuman}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
* '''Side Burn''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Rear fender/missile launcher, tailpipe/missile, gun/knife

: ''Shattered Glass'' Side Burn is a [[repurposing]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Side Burn, a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)#Toys|Super Side Burn]] toy. The toy is a [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] and transforms into a Dodge Viper with an exposed engine. His rear bumper detaches to form a hand-held spring-loaded missile launcher that uses his tailpie as the projectile.

: Though he uses the same base plastics (for the main robot body at least) as Super Side Burn, black paint was added over the red on the car mode parts (though the bumpers are still red), and a fiberglass pattern was added to the hood, along with a giant Autobot insignia on the car roof. The gun/knife was also dechromed and was cast in silver plastic. Also, the Dodge Viper logo was added to the front of the car, as it had been for both [[Shadow Striker (Universe)|Shadow Striker]] and [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/SideBurn/sideburn.htm More information on ''Universe'' Side Burn at TFU.info]''

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