Battle Drive - Revision history

Emvee: link

2025-10-06T06:41:26Z

link

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	::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his [[photon rifle]], and Bombshell with his flamethrower. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.		::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his [[photon rifle]], and Bombshell with his [[flamethrower]]. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.

	::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''		::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''

Emvee at 16:42, 4 February 2021

2021-02-04T16:42:53Z

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	::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his photon rifle, and Bombshell with his flamethrower. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.		::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his [[photon rifle]], and Bombshell with his flamethrower. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.

	::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''		::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''

Andrusi: cleaning

2018-08-05T18:57:41Z

cleaning

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	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
			Characters in ''italic text'' appear in illustrations but are not mentioned in the text.
	{{featuredcharacters\|nonumbering=true		{{featuredcharacters\|nonumbering=true
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	* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]]		* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]]
	* [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]]		* [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]]
	Wheeljack		* [[Wheeljack (G1)\|Wheeljack]]
	Windcharger		* [[Windcharger (G1)\|Windcharger]]
	Powerglide		* [[Powerglide (G1)\|Powerglide]]
	Tracks		* [[Tracks (G1)\|Tracks]]
	Topspin		* [[Topspin (G1)\|Topspin]]
	Sunstreaker (~~only featured in illustrations~~)		* ''[[Sunstreaker (G1)\|Sunstreaker]]''
	Cliffjumper (~~only featured in illustrations~~)		* ''[[Cliffjumper (G1)\|Cliffjumper]]''

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Brianffisk: /* Featured characters */

2018-07-27T04:29:42Z

Featured characters

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	Tracks		Tracks
	Topspin		Topspin
	~~Sunstreake~~ (only featured in illustrations)		Sunstreaker (only featured in illustrations)
	Cliffjumper (only featured in illustrations)		Cliffjumper (only featured in illustrations)

Brianffisk at 04:20, 27 July 2018

2018-07-27T04:20:13Z

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	* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]]		* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]]
	* [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]]		* [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]]
	* [Wheeljack ~~G1) [Wheeljack]~~		Wheeljack
	* [Windcharger (G1) [Windcharger]		Windcharger
	* [Powerglide ~~(G1) [Powerglide]~~		Powerglide
	* [Tracks ~~(G1) [Tracks]~~		Tracks
	* [Topspin ~~(G1) [Topspin]~~		Topspin
	* [Sunstreaker (G1) [Sunstreaker] (only featured in illustrations)		Sunstreake (only featured in illustrations)
	* [Cliffjumper (G1) [Cliffjumper} (only featured in illustrations)		Cliffjumper (only featured in illustrations)

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Brianffisk at 04:16, 27 July 2018

2018-07-27T04:16:46Z

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	* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]]		* [[Hound (G1)\|Hound]]
	* [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]]		* [[Prowl (G1)\|Prowl]]
			* [Wheeljack G1) [Wheeljack]
			* [Windcharger (G1) [Windcharger]
			* [Powerglide (G1) [Powerglide]
			* [Tracks (G1) [Tracks]
			* [Topspin (G1) [Topspin]
			* [Sunstreaker (G1) [Sunstreaker] (only featured in illustrations)
			* [Cliffjumper (G1) [Cliffjumper} (only featured in illustrations)

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Ookalf: /* Errors */

2017-03-07T23:32:27Z

Errors

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	* Swoop is able to swoop down at 250 miles per hour.		* Swoop is able to swoop down at 250 miles per hour.
	===Errors===		===Errors===
	* on page 53, the artwork depicts Buster, Bumblebee, Swoop, Prowl and Hound being amongst a much larger group of Autobot vehicles, including Optimus Prime, driving down the road. But this takes place down a path where the small group of Autobots are on their own.		* On page 53, the artwork depicts Buster, Bumblebee, Swoop, Prowl and Hound being amongst a much larger group of Autobot vehicles, including Optimus Prime, driving down the road. But this takes place down a path where the small group of Autobots are on their own.

	==External links==		==External links==

Ascendron: /* Synopsis */

2015-03-30T02:02:28Z

Synopsis

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	:::::::'''THE END'''		:::::::'''THE END'''

	::::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 21\|PAGE_21]]<<)''' '''''The Autobots decide to allow Prowl and Sparkplug to attempt to reach Optimus Prime.'' {{anchor\|Page 41}}(>>PAGE_41>>)''' Sparkplug straps himself in, while Bumblebee, Hound and Buster attempt to stave off the Decepticons for a short while, allowing Prowl a head start. Prowl relishes the prospect of a good race. {{anchor\|Page 46}}'''(PAGE_46)''' As Prowl emerges into the open, Hound uses his [[hologram gun]] to project two additional Prowls leaving the cave's mouth. All three Prowls take off in different directions, leaving the Decepticons confused as to which one they should pursue. Taking advantage of the situation, Hound blasts the wings off of Bombshell, while Buster and Bumblebee send a boulder tumbling into Megatron. Hound's illusions do not last very long, however, and Blitzwing and Laserbeak take off after the real Prowl as soon as his doubles vanish. {{anchor\|Page 54}}'''(PAGE_54)''' Prowl knows his speed is no match for the Decepticon fliers. But unlike them, he can make quick stops and sharp turns. Prowl soon veers off the road and drives into a forest. Zig-zagging through the trees, he evades Decepticon fire until… {{anchor\|Page 56}}'''(PAGE_56)''' [[You]] wake up. You must have dozed off while reading. But… if it was all a dream, what are you doing in the book, wearing your pajamas?		::::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 21\|PAGE_21]]<<)''' '''''The Autobots decide to allow Prowl and Sparkplug to attempt to reach Optimus Prime.'' {{anchor\|Page 41}}(>>PAGE_41>>)''' Sparkplug straps himself in, while Bumblebee, Hound and Buster attempt to stave off the Decepticons for a short while, allowing Prowl a head start. Prowl relishes the prospect of a good race. {{anchor\|Page 46}}'''(PAGE_46)''' As Prowl emerges into the open, Hound uses his [[hologram\|hologram gun]] to project two additional Prowls leaving the cave's mouth. All three Prowls take off in different directions, leaving the Decepticons confused as to which one they should pursue. Taking advantage of the situation, Hound blasts the wings off of Bombshell, while Buster and Bumblebee send a boulder tumbling into Megatron. Hound's illusions do not last very long, however, and Blitzwing and Laserbeak take off after the real Prowl as soon as his doubles vanish. {{anchor\|Page 54}}'''(PAGE_54)''' Prowl knows his speed is no match for the Decepticon fliers. But unlike them, he can make quick stops and sharp turns. Prowl soon veers off the road and drives into a forest. Zig-zagging through the trees, he evades Decepticon fire until… {{anchor\|Page 56}}'''(PAGE_56)''' [[You]] wake up. You must have dozed off while reading. But… if it was all a dream, what are you doing in the book, wearing your pajamas?

	:::::::'''THE END'''		:::::::'''THE END'''
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	::::'''THE END'''		::::'''THE END'''


	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==

Ascendron: /* Notes */

2015-02-01T17:06:06Z

Notes

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	* This book was available individually, or as part of a six-book box set with the other five "pre-Movie era" books in the series.		* This book was available individually, or as part of a six-book box set with the other five "pre-Movie era" books in the series.
	**The cover art of "Battle Drive" was used for the box set's sleeve.		**The cover art of "Battle Drive" was used for the box set's sleeve.
			* Swoop is able to swoop down at 250 miles per hour.
	===Errors===		===Errors===
	* on page 53, the artwork depicts Buster, Bumblebee, Swoop, Prowl and Hound being amongst a much larger group of Autobot vehicles, including Optimus Prime, driving down the road. But this takes place down a path where the small group of Autobots are on their own.		* on page 53, the artwork depicts Buster, Bumblebee, Swoop, Prowl and Hound being amongst a much larger group of Autobot vehicles, including Optimus Prime, driving down the road. But this takes place down a path where the small group of Autobots are on their own.

Ascendron: /* Notes */

2015-02-01T17:03:20Z

Notes

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	* This book was available individually, or as part of a six-book box set with the other five "pre-Movie era" books in the series.		* This book was available individually, or as part of a six-book box set with the other five "pre-Movie era" books in the series.
	**The cover art of "Battle Drive" was used for the box set's sleeve.		**The cover art of "Battle Drive" was used for the box set's sleeve.
			===Errors===
			* on page 53, the artwork depicts Buster, Bumblebee, Swoop, Prowl and Hound being amongst a much larger group of Autobot vehicles, including Optimus Prime, driving down the road. But this takes place down a path where the small group of Autobots are on their own.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	[[File:Battledrivefightingatthebridge.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]		[[File:Battledrivefightingatthebridge.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]
	::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his [[photon rifle]], and Bombshell with his flamethrower. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.		::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his [[photon rifle]], and Bombshell with his [[flamethrower]]. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.

	::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''		::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''

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	[[File:Battledrivefightingatthebridge.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]		[[File:Battledrivefightingatthebridge.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]
	::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his photon rifle, and Bombshell with his flamethrower. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.		::::'''(<<From_[[#Page 44\|PAGE_44]]<<)''' '''''Jazz decides to go back for Optimus...'' {{anchor\|Page 12}}(>>PAGE_12>>)''' and asks the other Autobots to hold the bridge for them until they come back. As he draws close to his leader, Jazz transforms and is able to take down Soundwave with his [[photon rifle]], and Bombshell with his flamethrower. Optimus in turn dispatches Starscream, leaving only seven Decepticons swarming over the duo. The Decepticons hesitate briefly at this turn of events, giving Optimus the opening he needs. After thanking Jazz for returning for him, he tells him to head to the bridge. This time, however, Optimus joins him, as he sees that the remaining Autobots have already made it there safely. {{anchor\|Page 45}}'''(PAGE_45)''' Megatron orders his Decepticons to pursue the two Autobots, and Laserbeak manages to make Jazz spin out of control with a well-placed laser blast. {{anchor\|Page 68}}'''(PAGE_68)''' Optimus slows to help out Jazz, but Jazz insists he is fine, and will catch up. Looking ahead, Optimus sees the rest of his Autobots attempting to defend the bridge rather than drive on to the safety of the mountains. Optimus does not want to abandon Jazz after the later refused to abandon him, but if the bridge is lost, neither of them can ever make it to safety.

	::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''		::::'''''Should Optimus stay with Jazz?'' (>>[[#Page 55\|PAGE_55]]>>)'''