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	* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].		* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	Lying under the sand, [[Paddles (~~character~~)\|Paddles]] hears voices and the sounds of digging, and wonders if he's being rescued finally. He is, in point of fact, being dug out by [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)\|Ed]], two archaeology students on a field trip, who are a bit annoyed they've been sent to a desert island to dig instead of China. Before long, they've uncovered part of the object they detected on their scope. Paddles continues to hope for rescue, and remembers the battle decades before that left him in this position:		Lying under the sand, [[Paddles (G1)\|Paddles]] hears voices and the sounds of digging, and wonders if he's being rescued finally. He is, in point of fact, being dug out by [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)\|Ed]], two archaeology students on a field trip, who are a bit annoyed they've been sent to a desert island to dig instead of China. Before long, they've uncovered part of the object they detected on their scope. Paddles continues to hope for rescue, and remembers the battle decades before that left him in this position:

	:''Paddles and [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] track three [[Decepticon]]s to the southern end of [[Dinobot Island (G1)\|Dinobot Island]], chasing off two of them, and cornering the last. Before Snarl is able to dispatch their foe, Paddles falls to a pulse-cannon burst and is later left for dead by the other Dinobots.''		:''Paddles and [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] track three [[Decepticon]]s to the southern end of [[Dinobot Island (G1)\|Dinobot Island]], chasing off two of them, and cornering the last. Before Snarl is able to dispatch their foe, Paddles falls to a pulse-cannon burst and is later left for dead by the other Dinobots.''
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	* [[Paddles (~~character~~)\|Paddles]] (1)		* [[Paddles (G1)\|Paddles]] (1)
	* [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)		* [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)
	* [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] (5)		* [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] (5)
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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	* ''Paddles'' takes place in its own continuity, roughly analogous to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|1984 cartoon]] with some significant differences.		* ''Paddles'' takes place in its own continuity, roughly analogous to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|1984 cartoon]] with some significant differences.
	* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (~~character~~)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).		* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (G1)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).
	* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.		* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.
	* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he had formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.		* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he had formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.

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Continuity notes

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	* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (character)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).		* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (character)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).
	* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.		* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.
	* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he'd formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.		* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he had formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] is frequently mentioned by Paddles, who swears by his leader's name frequently.		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] is frequently mentioned by Paddles, who swears by his leader's name frequently.
	* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].		* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].

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	* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.		* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.
	* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he'd formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.		* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he'd formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.
			*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] is frequently mentioned by Paddles, who swears by his leader's name frequently.
	* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].		* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].
	* The story makes vague allusions that Paddles and Raze may have been transported to another world (not inconceivable, given Dinobot Island's temporal anomalies), which would seem to jibe with Randall and Ed's ignorance about the existence of Transformers.		* The story makes vague allusions that Paddles and Raze may have been transported to another world (not inconceivable, given Dinobot Island's temporal anomalies), which would seem to jibe with Randall and Ed's ignorance about the existence of Transformers.

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	===Trivia===		===Trivia===
	* The character of Paddles has many broad similarities to the Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (who does not exist in this continuity), but this is probably not intentional.		* The character of Paddles has many broad similarities to the Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (who does not exist in this continuity), but this is probably not intentional.
	* Paddles's interest in, attraction to and idolization of the "beautiful" Randall and Ed is similar to Sludge's attachment to the human [[Joy Meadows]]...except it's ''totally'' gay.
	* Paddles was disabled when one of Raze's pulse-cannon bursts struck him at exactly the same spot as a "lucky burst of [[Fire-breath\|fiery breath]]," the signature weapon of the ''Dinobots''.		* Paddles was disabled when one of Raze's pulse-cannon bursts struck him at exactly the same spot as a "lucky burst of [[Fire-breath\|fiery breath]]," the signature weapon of the ''Dinobots''.
	* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].		* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].

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	* The character of Paddles has many broad similarities to the Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (who does not exist in this continuity), but this is probably not intentional.		* The character of Paddles has many broad similarities to the Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (who does not exist in this continuity), but this is probably not intentional.
	* Paddles's interest in, attraction to and idolization of the "beautiful" Randall and Ed is similar to Sludge's attachment to the human [[Joy Meadows]]...except it's ''totally'' gay.		* Paddles's interest in, attraction to and idolization of the "beautiful" Randall and Ed is similar to Sludge's attachment to the human [[Joy Meadows]]...except it's ''totally'' gay.
	* Paddles was disabled when one of Raze's pulse-cannon bursts struck him at the ~~exact~~ same spot as a "lucky burst of [[Fire-breath\|fiery breath]]," the signature weapon of the ''Dinobots''.		* Paddles was disabled when one of Raze's pulse-cannon bursts struck him at exactly the same spot as a "lucky burst of [[Fire-breath\|fiery breath]]," the signature weapon of the ''Dinobots''.
	* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].		* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].

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 * Ed's friend changes names from "Shelly Marie" on page 55 to "Sheila Marie" on page 60.
-===Real world references===
+===Continuity notes===
 * The [[Great Wall of China]]
 * Toohey's beer

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	The story makes vague allusions that Paddles and Raze may have been transported to another world (not inconceivable, given Dinobot Island's temporal anomalies), which would seem to jibe with Randall and Ed's ignorance about the existence of Transformers.		The story makes vague allusions that Paddles and Raze may have been transported to another world (not inconceivable, given Dinobot Island's temporal anomalies), which would seem to jibe with Randall and Ed's ignorance about the existence of Transformers.

	==Errors==		==Notes==
			===Errors===
	* "Pulse-[[cannon (disambiguation)\|cannon]]" is consistently misspelled "pulse-[[canon]]".		* "Pulse-[[cannon (disambiguation)\|cannon]]" is consistently misspelled "pulse-[[canon]]".
	* Ed's friend changes names from "Shelly Marie" on page 55 to "Sheila Marie" on page 60.		* Ed's friend changes names from "Shelly Marie" on page 55 to "Sheila Marie" on page 60.

	==~~Items~~ of ~~Note~~==		===Real world references===
			* The [[Great Wall of China]]
			* Toohey's beer

			===Trivia===
	* The character of Paddles has many broad similarities to the Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (who does not exist in this continuity), but this is probably not intentional.		* The character of Paddles has many broad similarities to the Dinobot [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (who does not exist in this continuity), but this is probably not intentional.
	* Paddles's interest in, attraction to and idolization of the "beautiful" Randall and Ed is similar to Sludge's attachment to the human [[Joy Meadows]]...except it's ''totally'' gay.		* Paddles's interest in, attraction to and idolization of the "beautiful" Randall and Ed is similar to Sludge's attachment to the human [[Joy Meadows]]...except it's ''totally'' gay.
	* Paddles was disabled when one of Raze's pulse-cannon bursts struck him at the exact same spot as a "lucky burst of [[Fire-breath\|fiery breath]]," the signature weapon of the ''Dinobots''.		* Paddles was disabled when one of Raze's pulse-cannon bursts struck him at the exact same spot as a "lucky burst of [[Fire-breath\|fiery breath]]," the signature weapon of the ''Dinobots''.
	* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].		* It is entirely possible that Grimlock, who disliked Paddles, arranged his accident. It [[Makin' Tracks!\|wouldn't be the first time]].
	~~===Real world references===~~
	* The [[Great Wall of China]]
	* Toohey's beer

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	Lying under the sand, [[Paddles (~~character~~)\|Paddles]] hears voices and the sounds of digging, and wonders if he's being rescued finally. He is, in point of fact, being dug out by [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)\|Ed]], two archaeology students on a field trip, who are a bit annoyed they've been sent to a desert island to dig instead of China. Before long, they've uncovered part of the object they detected on their scope. Paddles continues to hope for rescue, and remembers the battle decades before that left him in this position:		Lying under the sand, [[Paddles (G1)\|Paddles]] hears voices and the sounds of digging, and wonders if he's being rescued finally. He is, in point of fact, being dug out by [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)\|Ed]], two archaeology students on a field trip, who are a bit annoyed they've been sent to a desert island to dig instead of China. Before long, they've uncovered part of the object they detected on their scope. Paddles continues to hope for rescue, and remembers the battle decades before that left him in this position:

	:''Paddles and [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] track three [[Decepticon]]s to the southern end of [[Dinobot Island (G1)\|Dinobot Island]], chasing off two of them, and cornering the last. Before Snarl is able to dispatch their foe, Paddles falls to a pulse-cannon burst and is later left for dead by the other Dinobots.''		:''Paddles and [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] track three [[Decepticon]]s to the southern end of [[Dinobot Island (G1)\|Dinobot Island]], chasing off two of them, and cornering the last. Before Snarl is able to dispatch their foe, Paddles falls to a pulse-cannon burst and is later left for dead by the other Dinobots.''
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	* [[Paddles (~~character~~)\|Paddles]] (1)		* [[Paddles (G1)\|Paddles]] (1)
	* [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)		* [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)
	* [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] (5)		* [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] (5)
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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	* ''Paddles'' takes place in its own continuity, roughly analogous to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|1984 cartoon]] with some significant differences.		* ''Paddles'' takes place in its own continuity, roughly analogous to the [[The Transformers (cartoon)\|1984 cartoon]] with some significant differences.
	* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (~~character~~)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).		* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (G1)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).
	* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.		* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.
	* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he had formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.		* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he had formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.

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	* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (character)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).		* As in the cartoon, the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dinobots]] were created in [[War of the Dinobots\|two separate "generations",]] the first consisting of [[Grimlock (G1)\|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (no Sludge), and the second [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] and [[Paddles (character)\|Paddles]] (no Swoop).
	* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.		* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.
	* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he'd formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.		* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he had formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.
	*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] is frequently mentioned by Paddles, who swears by his leader's name frequently.		*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] is frequently mentioned by Paddles, who swears by his leader's name frequently.
	* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].		* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].

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	* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.		* The story takes place after events equivalent to the episodes "[[Dinobot Island, Part 1\|Dinobot Island 1]] [[Dinobot Island, Part 2\|and 2]]", wherein the island was sealed off by [[Trailbreaker (G1)\|Trailbreaker]]'s force field.
	* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he'd formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.		* Paddles appears relatively newly created at the time of his deactivation; he'd formed few associations among his fellow Autobots other than the affable [[Bumblebee (G1)\|Bumblebee]], and though Grimlock and Slag were good friends with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)\|Spike]], Paddles had never seen a human close up.
			*[[Optimus Prime (G1)\|Optimus Prime]] is frequently mentioned by Paddles, who swears by his leader's name frequently.
	* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].		* [[Raze]] is a Decepticon jukebox unique to this world. He fulfills a role similar to [[Rumble (G1)\|Rumble]].
	* The story makes vague allusions that Paddles and Raze may have been transported to another world (not inconceivable, given Dinobot Island's temporal anomalies), which would seem to jibe with Randall and Ed's ignorance about the existence of Transformers.		* The story makes vague allusions that Paddles and Raze may have been transported to another world (not inconceivable, given Dinobot Island's temporal anomalies), which would seem to jibe with Randall and Ed's ignorance about the existence of Transformers.