Phase shifter - Revision history

SoundSky: /* Foreign names */

2026-04-20T01:59:02Z

Foreign names

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Phase Shifter''' (フェイズシフター ''Feizu Shifutā'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Phase Shifter''' (フェイズシフター ''Feizu Shifutā'')
			*''French:'' '''Multiphase''', '''Modificateur de phase''' ("Phase modifier"), '''Déphaseur''' ("Phase shifter")

	==See also==		==See also==

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Age of the Primes */ Released apparently!

2026-04-10T16:47:27Z

Age of the Primes: Released apparently!

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	:Part of the 2026 wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe figures, Smokescreen is a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]''-styled version of the character, similar to previously released ''Prime''-inspired ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'' figures. Smokescreen features a sculpted Phase Shifter molded into the wrist of his right hand.		:Part of the 2026 wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe figures, Smokescreen is a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]''-styled version of the character, similar to previously released ''Prime''-inspired ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'' figures. Smokescreen features a sculpted Phase Shifter molded into the wrist of his right hand.

	~~{{comingsoontoy}}~~
	{{-}}		{{-}}

AzimuthAcolyte: AOTP credits!

2026-02-04T05:45:50Z

AOTP credits!

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	===''Age of the Primes''===		===''Age of the Primes''===
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
			{{toydesigner\|[[Mark Maher]] (Hasbro), "[[Masa-san]]" (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>[[February 3]], [[2026]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzWSj4wlnqM Transformers Age of the Primes Deep Dive \| In-Hand Look at the New Wave \| February 2026] on YouTube, with [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]] and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>
	{{picsneeded}}		{{picsneeded}}
	:Part of the 2026 wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe figures, Smokescreen is a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]''-styled version of the character, similar to previously released ''Prime''-inspired ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'' figures. Smokescreen features a sculpted Phase Shifter molded into the wrist of his right hand.		:Part of the 2026 wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe figures, Smokescreen is a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]''-styled version of the character, similar to previously released ''Prime''-inspired ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'' figures. Smokescreen features a sculpted Phase Shifter molded into the wrist of his right hand.
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	*[[Phase Bit]]		*[[Phase Bit]]
	*[[Phase displacement armor]]		*[[Phase displacement armor]]

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Iacon relics]]		[[Category:Iacon relics]]
	[[Category:Prime technology]]		[[Category:Prime technology]]

AzimuthAcolyte: /* Games */ AOTP!

2026-02-03T19:43:03Z

Games: AOTP!

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	===Angry Birds Transformers===		===Angry Birds Transformers===
	The phase shifter was used by [[Blues\|The Blues]] in the form of "Smokescreen Bird", granting them an upgrade to their Transform Power (whatever that means). {{storylink\|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)}}		The phase shifter was used by [[Blues\|The Blues]] in the form of "Smokescreen Bird", granting them an upgrade to their Transform Power (whatever that means). {{storylink\|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)}}

			==Toys==
			===''Age of the Primes''===
			<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Smokescreen''' (Deluxe Class, [[2026]])}}</ul>
			{{picsneeded}}
			:Part of the 2026 wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of the Primes]]'' Deluxe figures, Smokescreen is a ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]''-styled version of the character, similar to previously released ''Prime''-inspired ''[[Transformers: Legacy\|Legacy]]'' figures. Smokescreen features a sculpted Phase Shifter molded into the wrist of his right hand.

			{{comingsoontoy}}
			{{-}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

AzimuthAcolyte: Star Saber (Prima) -> Star Saber (Thirteen) update

2025-09-27T05:56:09Z

Star Saber (Prima) -> Star Saber (Thirteen) update

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	When the Autobots were duped into attacking Project Predacon, Smokescreen used the phase shifter to embed a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|Vehicon]] in a rock. {{storylink\|Evolution}}		When the Autobots were duped into attacking Project Predacon, Smokescreen used the phase shifter to embed a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|Vehicon]] in a rock. {{storylink\|Evolution}}

	During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (~~Prima~~)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}		During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}

	Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}		Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}

AzimuthAcolyte: Apex Armor (Prime) -> Apex Armor (Thirteen) update

2025-09-21T19:46:53Z

Apex Armor (Prime) -> Apex Armor (Thirteen) update

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	The phase shifter was stored in the [[Vaults]] at [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] until late in the war, when it was ejected into space as a safety measure when [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]]'s forces stormed the [[Autobot]] capital. It made its way to [[Earth]] where it landed in the area where the [[human]]s would eventually build [[New York City\|Manhattan]]. [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]] and a unit of [[Decepticon]]s discovered the relic in a Manhattan subway. At that time, none of the Autobots or Decepticons sent to find it knew what powers it possessed until [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] accidentally activated it after retrieving it from Knock Out. The train which was barreling towards him passed straight through him and [[Arcee (WFC)\|Arcee]] explained what the device was after they had defeated Knock Out. {{storylink\|Tunnel Vision (episode)\|Tunnel Vision}} Bumblebee then took it back to base with Miko in the opposite seat singing about their victory. {{storylink\|Hurt}}		The phase shifter was stored in the [[Vaults]] at [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] until late in the war, when it was ejected into space as a safety measure when [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]]'s forces stormed the [[Autobot]] capital. It made its way to [[Earth]] where it landed in the area where the [[human]]s would eventually build [[New York City\|Manhattan]]. [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]] and a unit of [[Decepticon]]s discovered the relic in a Manhattan subway. At that time, none of the Autobots or Decepticons sent to find it knew what powers it possessed until [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] accidentally activated it after retrieving it from Knock Out. The train which was barreling towards him passed straight through him and [[Arcee (WFC)\|Arcee]] explained what the device was after they had defeated Knock Out. {{storylink\|Tunnel Vision (episode)\|Tunnel Vision}} Bumblebee then took it back to base with Miko in the opposite seat singing about their victory. {{storylink\|Hurt}}

	[[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] later borrowed it from the Autobots' storeroom and used it to cleverly remove [[Starscream (WFC)\|Starscream]] from the [[Apex Armor (~~Prime~~)\|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink\|New Recruit}} He borrowed it again when he and Arcee went to find the first [[Omega Key]], and it saved his life when Megatron hit him with a wave of energy from the [[Dark Star Saber]]. After he used it to save [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] and retrieve the Omega Key, Ratchet said he could keep it. {{storylink\|Alpha/Omega}} Following Smokescreen's capture, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to pull an Omega Key from Smokescreen's chassis. The Autobot managed to get the device back, embedding Knock Out in a bulkhead in the process. He used it to steal both Omega Keys possessed by the Decepticons, and survive a plummet to the ground. {{storylink\|Inside Job}} With the kids hostage to the Decepticons, Smokescreen was forced to throw down the phase shifter. {{storylink\|Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour}}		[[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] later borrowed it from the Autobots' storeroom and used it to cleverly remove [[Starscream (WFC)\|Starscream]] from the [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)\|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink\|New Recruit}} He borrowed it again when he and Arcee went to find the first [[Omega Key]], and it saved his life when Megatron hit him with a wave of energy from the [[Dark Star Saber]]. After he used it to save [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] and retrieve the Omega Key, Ratchet said he could keep it. {{storylink\|Alpha/Omega}} Following Smokescreen's capture, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to pull an Omega Key from Smokescreen's chassis. The Autobot managed to get the device back, embedding Knock Out in a bulkhead in the process. He used it to steal both Omega Keys possessed by the Decepticons, and survive a plummet to the ground. {{storylink\|Inside Job}} With the kids hostage to the Decepticons, Smokescreen was forced to throw down the phase shifter. {{storylink\|Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour}}

	Smokescreen was able to recover the phase shifter during the commotion in which Optimus Prime destroyed the [[Omega Lock]]. He utilized the device to recover a near-death Optimus from the wreckage of the base. {{storylink\|Darkmount, NV}} Smokescreen used the phase shifter to also infiltrate the Decepticon warship to obtain the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] per Optimus's request. {{storylink\|Prey (episode)\|Prey}}		Smokescreen was able to recover the phase shifter during the commotion in which Optimus Prime destroyed the [[Omega Lock]]. He utilized the device to recover a near-death Optimus from the wreckage of the base. {{storylink\|Darkmount, NV}} Smokescreen used the phase shifter to also infiltrate the Decepticon warship to obtain the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] per Optimus's request. {{storylink\|Prey (episode)\|Prey}}

Daytonjhammon: Unicron/Aligned->Unicron#Aligned continuity family update

2025-07-08T04:20:19Z

Unicron/Aligned->Unicron#Aligned continuity family update

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	During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (Prima)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}		During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (Prima)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}

	Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron/Aligned\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}		Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}

	==Games==		==Games==

AzimuthAcolyte: Tunnel Vision -> Tunnel Vision (episode) disambig update

2025-04-06T01:02:05Z

Tunnel Vision -> Tunnel Vision (episode) disambig update

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Prime'' cartoon===		===''Prime'' cartoon===
	The phase shifter was stored in the [[Vaults]] at [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] until late in the war, when it was ejected into space as a safety measure when [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]]'s forces stormed the [[Autobot]] capital. It made its way to [[Earth]] where it landed in the area where the [[human]]s would eventually build [[New York City\|Manhattan]]. [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]] and a unit of [[Decepticon]]s discovered the relic in a Manhattan subway. At that time, none of the Autobots or Decepticons sent to find it knew what powers it possessed until [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] accidentally activated it after retrieving it from Knock Out. The train which was barreling towards him passed straight through him and [[Arcee (WFC)\|Arcee]] explained what the device was after they had defeated Knock Out. {{storylink\|Tunnel Vision}} Bumblebee then took it back to base with Miko in the opposite seat singing about their victory. {{storylink\|Hurt}}		The phase shifter was stored in the [[Vaults]] at [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] until late in the war, when it was ejected into space as a safety measure when [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]]'s forces stormed the [[Autobot]] capital. It made its way to [[Earth]] where it landed in the area where the [[human]]s would eventually build [[New York City\|Manhattan]]. [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]] and a unit of [[Decepticon]]s discovered the relic in a Manhattan subway. At that time, none of the Autobots or Decepticons sent to find it knew what powers it possessed until [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] accidentally activated it after retrieving it from Knock Out. The train which was barreling towards him passed straight through him and [[Arcee (WFC)\|Arcee]] explained what the device was after they had defeated Knock Out. {{storylink\|Tunnel Vision (episode)\|Tunnel Vision}} Bumblebee then took it back to base with Miko in the opposite seat singing about their victory. {{storylink\|Hurt}}

	[[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] later borrowed it from the Autobots' storeroom and used it to cleverly remove [[Starscream (WFC)\|Starscream]] from the [[Apex Armor (Prime)\|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink\|New Recruit}} He borrowed it again when he and Arcee went to find the first [[Omega Key]], and it saved his life when Megatron hit him with a wave of energy from the [[Dark Star Saber]]. After he used it to save [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] and retrieve the Omega Key, Ratchet said he could keep it. {{storylink\|Alpha/Omega}} Following Smokescreen's capture, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to pull an Omega Key from Smokescreen's chassis. The Autobot managed to get the device back, embedding Knock Out in a bulkhead in the process. He used it to steal both Omega Keys possessed by the Decepticons, and survive a plummet to the ground. {{storylink\|Inside Job}} With the kids hostage to the Decepticons, Smokescreen was forced to throw down the phase shifter. {{storylink\|Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour}}		[[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] later borrowed it from the Autobots' storeroom and used it to cleverly remove [[Starscream (WFC)\|Starscream]] from the [[Apex Armor (Prime)\|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink\|New Recruit}} He borrowed it again when he and Arcee went to find the first [[Omega Key]], and it saved his life when Megatron hit him with a wave of energy from the [[Dark Star Saber]]. After he used it to save [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] and retrieve the Omega Key, Ratchet said he could keep it. {{storylink\|Alpha/Omega}} Following Smokescreen's capture, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to pull an Omega Key from Smokescreen's chassis. The Autobot managed to get the device back, embedding Knock Out in a bulkhead in the process. He used it to steal both Omega Keys possessed by the Decepticons, and survive a plummet to the ground. {{storylink\|Inside Job}} With the kids hostage to the Decepticons, Smokescreen was forced to throw down the phase shifter. {{storylink\|Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour}}

Freakertron at 16:13, 9 November 2024

2024-11-09T16:13:54Z

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	[[File:TunnelVision phase shifter.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Now hand over the Omnitri--wait, nevermind. Wrong show.]]		[[File:TunnelVision phase shifter.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|Now hand over the Omnitri--wait, nevermind. Wrong show.]]
	The '''phase shifter''' is an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] relic that grants the user the ability to pass through solid objects. It works intuitively, allowing the user to phase through objects or not depending on the needs of the situation.		The '''phase shifter''' is an [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] relic that grants the user the ability to pass through solid objects. It works intuitively, allowing the user to phase through objects or not depending on the needs of the situation. [[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] has taken a liking to it, often using it as his "signature weapon".

	==Fiction==		==Fiction==

Freakertron: /* Prime cartoon */ U can see the shifter on Smokescreen's wrist during the Autobots' final battle against Unicron.

2024-11-09T16:11:47Z

Prime cartoon: U can see the shifter on Smokescreen's wrist during the Autobots' final battle against Unicron.

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	During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (Prima)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}		During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (Prima)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}

	Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}		Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron/Aligned\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}

	==Games==		==Games==

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	When the Autobots were duped into attacking Project Predacon, Smokescreen used the phase shifter to embed a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|Vehicon]] in a rock. {{storylink\|Evolution}}		When the Autobots were duped into attacking Project Predacon, Smokescreen used the phase shifter to embed a [[Vehicon (Prime)\|Vehicon]] in a rock. {{storylink\|Evolution}}

	During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (~~Prima~~)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}		During the battle for the rebuilt Omega Lock, Smokescreen, after noticing Megatron was armed with the Dark Star Saber, used to the phase shifter to retrieve the [[Star Saber (Thirteen)\|Star Saber]] from the Decepticons' vault. {{storylink\|Deadlock (episode)\|Deadlock}}

	Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}		Following Cybertron's restoration, Smokescreen protected himself against [[Darksteel (Prime)\|Darksteel]]'s attacks with the phase shifter, later using it to get the wounded [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)\|Ultra Magnus]] to safety. It was later taken from Smokescreen by Knock Out during a jail break by the Decepticons, only for Knock Out to use it to turn against Starscream, ending the rebellion. Knock Out subsequently gave it back to Smokescreen during their battle against [[Unicron#Aligned continuity family\|Unicron]]. {{storylink\|Predacons Rising (Prime)\|Predacons Rising}}

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	The phase shifter was stored in the [[Vaults]] at [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] until late in the war, when it was ejected into space as a safety measure when [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]]'s forces stormed the [[Autobot]] capital. It made its way to [[Earth]] where it landed in the area where the [[human]]s would eventually build [[New York City\|Manhattan]]. [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]] and a unit of [[Decepticon]]s discovered the relic in a Manhattan subway. At that time, none of the Autobots or Decepticons sent to find it knew what powers it possessed until [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] accidentally activated it after retrieving it from Knock Out. The train which was barreling towards him passed straight through him and [[Arcee (WFC)\|Arcee]] explained what the device was after they had defeated Knock Out. {{storylink\|Tunnel Vision (episode)\|Tunnel Vision}} Bumblebee then took it back to base with Miko in the opposite seat singing about their victory. {{storylink\|Hurt}}		The phase shifter was stored in the [[Vaults]] at [[Iacon (polity)\|Iacon]] until late in the war, when it was ejected into space as a safety measure when [[Megatron (WFC)\|Megatron]]'s forces stormed the [[Autobot]] capital. It made its way to [[Earth]] where it landed in the area where the [[human]]s would eventually build [[New York City\|Manhattan]]. [[Knock Out (Prime)\|Knock Out]] and a unit of [[Decepticon]]s discovered the relic in a Manhattan subway. At that time, none of the Autobots or Decepticons sent to find it knew what powers it possessed until [[Bumblebee (WFC)\|Bumblebee]] accidentally activated it after retrieving it from Knock Out. The train which was barreling towards him passed straight through him and [[Arcee (WFC)\|Arcee]] explained what the device was after they had defeated Knock Out. {{storylink\|Tunnel Vision (episode)\|Tunnel Vision}} Bumblebee then took it back to base with Miko in the opposite seat singing about their victory. {{storylink\|Hurt}}

	[[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] later borrowed it from the Autobots' storeroom and used it to cleverly remove [[Starscream (WFC)\|Starscream]] from the [[Apex Armor (~~Prime~~)\|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink\|New Recruit}} He borrowed it again when he and Arcee went to find the first [[Omega Key]], and it saved his life when Megatron hit him with a wave of energy from the [[Dark Star Saber]]. After he used it to save [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] and retrieve the Omega Key, Ratchet said he could keep it. {{storylink\|Alpha/Omega}} Following Smokescreen's capture, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to pull an Omega Key from Smokescreen's chassis. The Autobot managed to get the device back, embedding Knock Out in a bulkhead in the process. He used it to steal both Omega Keys possessed by the Decepticons, and survive a plummet to the ground. {{storylink\|Inside Job}} With the kids hostage to the Decepticons, Smokescreen was forced to throw down the phase shifter. {{storylink\|Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour}}		[[Smokescreen (Prime)\|Smokescreen]] later borrowed it from the Autobots' storeroom and used it to cleverly remove [[Starscream (WFC)\|Starscream]] from the [[Apex Armor (Thirteen)\|Apex Armor]]. {{storylink\|New Recruit}} He borrowed it again when he and Arcee went to find the first [[Omega Key]], and it saved his life when Megatron hit him with a wave of energy from the [[Dark Star Saber]]. After he used it to save [[Optimus Prime (WFC)\|Optimus Prime]] and retrieve the Omega Key, Ratchet said he could keep it. {{storylink\|Alpha/Omega}} Following Smokescreen's capture, Knock Out claimed the phase shifter and used it to pull an Omega Key from Smokescreen's chassis. The Autobot managed to get the device back, embedding Knock Out in a bulkhead in the process. He used it to steal both Omega Keys possessed by the Decepticons, and survive a plummet to the ground. {{storylink\|Inside Job}} With the kids hostage to the Decepticons, Smokescreen was forced to throw down the phase shifter. {{storylink\|Darkest Hour (episode)\|Darkest Hour}}

	Smokescreen was able to recover the phase shifter during the commotion in which Optimus Prime destroyed the [[Omega Lock]]. He utilized the device to recover a near-death Optimus from the wreckage of the base. {{storylink\|Darkmount, NV}} Smokescreen used the phase shifter to also infiltrate the Decepticon warship to obtain the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] per Optimus's request. {{storylink\|Prey (episode)\|Prey}}		Smokescreen was able to recover the phase shifter during the commotion in which Optimus Prime destroyed the [[Omega Lock]]. He utilized the device to recover a near-death Optimus from the wreckage of the base. {{storylink\|Darkmount, NV}} Smokescreen used the phase shifter to also infiltrate the Decepticon warship to obtain the [[Forge of Solus Prime]] per Optimus's request. {{storylink\|Prey (episode)\|Prey}}