Photon cannon - Revision history

M Sipher: /* Toys */ Yeah, I think we need to re-do all these weapon pages. I think the gallery format I proposed will be a LOT better and way less space-wastey.

2025-08-13T00:59:42Z

Toys: Yeah, I think we need to re-do all these weapon pages. I think the gallery format I proposed will be a LOT better and way less space-wastey.

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
	[[File:G1 Chopshop toy.jpg\|upright=1~~.66~~\|thumb]]		[[File:G1 Chopshop toy.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Chop Shop''' (Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]], [[1985]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Chop Shop''' (Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]], [[1985]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' photon cannon, [[vibro-spear]]		:*''Accessories:'' photon cannon, [[vibro-spear]]
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	[[File:G1toy-Punch.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1~~.66~~]]		[[File:G1toy-Punch.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1\|'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Doublespy, [[1987]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1\|'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Doublespy, [[1987]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' [[Mortar cannon\|twin mortar launcher]], photon cannon		:*''Accessories:'' [[Mortar cannon\|twin mortar launcher]], photon cannon
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	[[File:G1 Scorponok toy.jpg\|upright=1~~.66~~\|thumb]]		[[File:G1 Scorponok toy.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.		:*''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.
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	[[File:G1-toy Erector.jpg\|upright=~~2.2~~\|thumb]]		[[File:G1-toy Erector.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Erector''' ([[Micromaster Transport]], [[1989]]/[[1990]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Erector''' ([[Micromaster Transport]], [[1989]]/[[1990]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': crane trailer		:*''Accessories'': crane trailer
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	[[File:~~G1Axer~~ toy.jpg\|upright=1~~.66~~\|thumb]]		[[File:G1-toy OffRoadCycle.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Off-Road Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Off-Road Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest		:*''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest
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	[[File:G1Jackpot toy.jpg\|upright=1~~.66~~\|thumb]]		[[File:G1Jackpot toy.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Jackpot with Sights''' ([[Action Master]], 1990)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Jackpot with Sights''' ([[Action Master]], 1990)}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] partner, heat induced [[photon rifle]]		:*''Accessories'': [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] partner, heat induced [[photon rifle]]
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	{{anchor\|OP}}[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg\|upright=1~~.66~~\|thumb]]		{{anchor\|OP}}[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]		:*''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
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	===''Beast Wars''===		===''Beast Wars''===
	[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg\|upright=1~~.66~~\|thumb]]		[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg\|upright=1\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': photon cannon		:*''Accessories'': photon cannon
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	===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===		===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
	[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Firedrive.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1~~.66~~]]		[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Firedrive.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Firedrive''' ([[Battle Master]], [[2019]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Firedrive''' ([[Battle Master]], [[2019]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 [[Fire Blast effect]]s		:*''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 [[Fire Blast effect]]s

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	*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)		*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
	**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]		**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
	:According to ~~its~~ packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a photon bazooka and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of galactic pulverizer gun.		:According to his packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a photon bazooka and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of '''galactic pulverizer gun'''.
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	*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)		*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)
	**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.		**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.
	:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as twin pulse ~~blasters~~ and goes on to mention a semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons, apparently referring to Fasttrack.		:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as twin [[pulse blaster]]s and goes on to mention a semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons, apparently referring to Fasttrack.
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	[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''~~Turbo~~ Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)		*'''Off-Road Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)
	**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest		**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest
	:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1\|Axer]]'s [[Off-Road Cycle#Toys\|~~Off-Road~~ Cycle]] transforms into an artillery piece armed with two photon cannons, as detailed in his packaging bio.		:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1\|Axer]]'s [[Off-Road Cycle#Toys\|Turbo Cycle]] transforms into an artillery piece armed with two photon cannons, as detailed in his packaging bio.
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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	[[Punch (G1)\|Counterpunch]] was armed with a photon cannon that could emit a high-density stream of circuit-scrambling energy. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Punch/Counterpunch's ''Universe'' profile}}		[[Punch (G1)\|Counterpunch]] was armed with a photon cannon that could emit a high-density stream of [[Circuit (circuit)\|circuit]]-scrambling energy. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Punch/Counterpunch's ''Universe'' profile}} [[Rewind (G1)\|Rewind]] was incapable of remembering useful information, such as the recommended way of disarming a photon-cannon drone. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Rewind's ''Universe'' profile}}

	===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===		===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
	The [[Attack Copter]] was armed with a rotary photon cannon which [[Over-Run (G1)\|Over-Run]] could also carry separately. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Over-Run's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}}		Both [[Bugly (G1)\|Bugly]]'s robot and Pretender modes were armed with photon cannons. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Bugly's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Chop Shop (G1)\|Chop Shop]] carried a photon cannon and [[disrupter spear]] in robot mode. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Chop Shop's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Erector (G1)\|Erector]]'s [[crane]] could transform into a battle station armed with a photon cannon and anti-aircraft battery. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Erector's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] transformed into a photon cannon that greatly amplified the power of [[Jackpot (G1)\|Jackpot]]'s own weapon. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Jackpot's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} The [[Attack Copter]] was armed with a rotary photon cannon which [[Over-Run (G1)\|Over-Run]] could also carry separately. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Over-Run's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} Counterpunch's photon cannon was designed to destroy a target's circuity, tearing them apart internally. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Punch/Counterpunch's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===
	Trapped in an [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon\|alternate dimension]] by a [[space bridge]] accident and being threatened by an angry mob for the apparent assassination of [[Gutcruncher (G1)\|Gutcruncher]], [[Jackpot (G1)\|Jackpot]] wished he hadn't left [[Sights ~~(G1)\|Sights]]~~ back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], as a bird who could transform into a photon cannon could be really handy. Later, when cornered by their accusers, [[Hubcap (G1)\|Hubcap]] boasted that he could prove Gutcruncher was killed by [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] with a maser cannon, tricking the [[Pretender]] into revealing that he carried photon cannons. As Gutcruncher was indeed killed by a photon charge rather than a maser pulse, [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]] led the [[Malignus (G1)\|Malignus]] revolutionaries in taking their revenge on the assassin. {{storylink\|Gone Too Far}}		Trapped in an [[Nexus 208.0 Epsilon\|alternate dimension]] by a [[space bridge]] accident and being threatened by an angry mob for the apparent assassination of [[Gutcruncher (G1)\|Gutcruncher]], [[Jackpot (G1)\|Jackpot]] wished he hadn't left Sights back on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], as a bird who could transform into a photon cannon could be really handy. Later, when cornered by their accusers, [[Hubcap (G1)\|Hubcap]] boasted that he could prove Gutcruncher was killed by [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] with a [[maser cannon]], tricking the [[Pretender]] into revealing that he carried photon cannons. As Gutcruncher was indeed killed by a photon charge rather than a maser pulse, [[Dirge (Timelines)\|Dirge]] led the [[Malignus (G1)\|Malignus]] revolutionaries in taking their revenge on the assassin. {{storylink\|Gone Too Far}}

	===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===		===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
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	*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)		*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)
	**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.		**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.
	:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as "twin pulse blasters" and goes on to mention a "semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons", apparently referring to Fasttrack.		:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as twin pulse blasters and goes on to mention a semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons, apparently referring to Fasttrack.
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	[[File:G1-toy Erector.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb]]		[[File:G1-toy Erector.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb]]
	*'''Erector''' ([[Micromaster Transport]], [[1989]]/[[1990]])		*'''Erector''' ([[Micromaster Transport]], [[1989]]/[[1990]])
	:According to his packaging bio, [[Erector (G1)#Toys\|Erector]]'s [[Crane#Toys\|crane]] transforms into a battle station armed with a "devastating" photon cannon.		**''Accessories'': crane trailer
			:According to his packaging bio, [[Erector (G1)#Toys\|Erector]]'s [[Crane#Toys\|crane]] transforms into a battle station armed with a devastating photon cannon.
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	[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)		*'''Turbo Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)
			**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest
	:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1\|Axer]]'s [[Off-Road Cycle#Toys\|Off-Road Cycle]] transforms into an artillery piece armed with two photon cannons, as detailed in his packaging bio.		:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1\|Axer]]'s [[Off-Road Cycle#Toys\|Off-Road Cycle]] transforms into an artillery piece armed with two photon cannons, as detailed in his packaging bio.
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	[[File:G1Jackpot toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1Jackpot toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Jackpot with Sights''' ([[Action Master]], 1990)		*'''Jackpot with Sights''' ([[Action Master]], 1990)
	**''Accessories'': [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] partner, [[~~Photon~~ rifle~~\|Heat Induced Photon Rifle~~]]		**''Accessories'': [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] partner, heat induced [[photon rifle]]
	:[[Jackpot (G1)#Toys\|Jackpot]]'s partner Sights transforms and combines with his photon rifle to form a hand-held photon cannon.		:[[Jackpot (G1)#Toys\|Jackpot]]'s partner Sights transforms and combines with his photon rifle to form a hand-held photon cannon.
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	{{anchor\|OP}}[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		{{anchor\|OP}}[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)		*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
	:According to its packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a [[photon bazooka]] and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of [[galactic pulverizer gun]].		**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
			:According to its packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a photon bazooka and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of galactic pulverizer gun.
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	[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])		*'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])
	**''Accessories'': ~~Photon~~ cannon		**''Accessories'': photon cannon
	:[[Airazor (BW)#Toys\|Airazor]] came with a yellow gun (identified as a photon cannon on her packaging bio) that fits underneath her tail in [[beast mode]] and can either be held or attached beneath either of her forearms in robot mode.		:[[Airazor (BW)#Toys\|Airazor]] came with a yellow gun (identified as a photon cannon on her packaging bio) that fits underneath her tail in [[beast mode]] and can either be held or attached beneath either of her forearms in robot mode.
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	[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Firedrive.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Firedrive.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
	*'''Firedrive''' ([[Battle Master]], [[2019]])		*'''Firedrive''' ([[Battle Master]], [[2019]])
	**''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 "[[Fire Blast effect]]s"		**''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 [[Fire Blast effect]]s
	:[[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Firedrive]] is a new mold which transforms from robot to "Duo-Charge Electrostatic Photon Cannon". As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], he includes two "Fire Blast" effect pieces that can be used to simulate his photon cannon mode firing.		:[[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Firedrive]] is a new mold which transforms from robot to "Duo-Charge Electrostatic Photon Cannon". As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], he includes two "Fire Blast" effect pieces that can be used to simulate his photon cannon mode firing.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The [[Attack Copter]]'s rotary photon cannon was only named as such in [[Over-Run (G1)\|Over-Run]]'s [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile. In the toy's instructions it is generically labelled a "[[laser cannon]]" and in the accompanying packaging bio it is somewhat bizarrely called a "rotary photon pulse button".		*Chop Shop's unpublished [[Marvel Comics\|Marvel]] ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Universe]]'' profile<ref>[http://boltax.blogspot.com/2010/12/extended-bios.html Chop Shop's unpublished ''Universe'' profile on ''Disciples of Boltax'']</ref> confirmed that he would have carried a photon cannon in that continuity.
			*The [[Attack Copter]]'s rotary photon cannon was only named as such in [[Over-Run (G1)\|Over-Run]]'s [[Dreamwave Productions\|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile. In the toy's instructions it was generically labelled as a [[laser cannon]] and in the accompanying packaging bio it was somewhat bizarrely called a rotary photon pulse ''button''.
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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Photon pulse cannon]]		*[[Photon pulse cannon]]
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	==References==		==References==

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
	[[Punch (G1)\|Counterpunch]] is armed with a photon cannon that ~~emits~~ a high-density stream of circuit-scrambling energy. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Punch/Counterpunch's ''Universe'' profile}}		[[Punch (G1)\|Counterpunch]] was armed with a photon cannon that could emit a high-density stream of circuit-scrambling energy. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)\|Punch/Counterpunch's ''Universe'' profile}}

	===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===		===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
	The [[Attack Copter]] is armed with a rotary photon cannon which [[Over-Run (G1)\|Over-Run]] ~~can~~ also carry separately. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Over-Run's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}}		The [[Attack Copter]] was armed with a rotary photon cannon which [[Over-Run (G1)\|Over-Run]] could also carry separately. {{storylink\|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|Over-Run's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}}

	===''TransTech''===		===''TransTech''===
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	*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)		*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)
	**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.		**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.
	:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)~~/toys~~#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as "twin pulse blasters" and goes on to mention a "semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons", apparently referring to Fasttrack.		:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as "twin pulse blasters" and goes on to mention a "semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons", apparently referring to Fasttrack.
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	*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)		*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)
	:According to its packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a "photon bazooka" and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of "galactic pulverizer gun".		:According to its packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a [[photon bazooka]] and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of [[galactic pulverizer gun]].
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	[[File:Sights photon cannon dw mtmte.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.8]]		[[File:Sights photon cannon dw mtmte.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.8\|All the best photon cannons have blue duck feet.]]
	A '''photon cannon''' is a powerful ranged [[weapon]] often found mounted on a vehicle or battle platform, though smaller hand-held versions are not unknown.		A '''photon cannon''' is a powerful ranged [[weapon]] often found mounted on a vehicle or battle platform, though smaller hand-held versions are not unknown.

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	A '''photon cannon''' is a powerful ranged [[weapon]] often found mounted on a vehicle or battle platform, though smaller hand-held versions are not unknown.		A '''photon cannon''' is a powerful ranged [[weapon]] often found mounted on a vehicle or battle platform, though smaller hand-held versions are not unknown.

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	===''The Transformers''===		===''The Transformers''===
	[[File:G1 Chopshop toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1 Chopshop toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Chop Shop''' (Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]], [[1985]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Chop Shop''' (Deluxe [[Insecticon (G1)\|Insecticon]], [[1985]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' photon cannon, [[vibro-spear]]		:*''Accessories:'' photon cannon, [[vibro-spear]]
	:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generation 1\|Chop Shop]] came with a brown gun, identified in his [[instructions]] and [[packaging]] [[bio]] as a photon cannon.		:''[[The Transformers (toyline)\|The Transformers]]'' [[Chop Shop (G1)#Generation 1\|Chop Shop]] came with a brown gun, identified in his [[instructions]] and [[packaging]] [[bio]] as a photon cannon.
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	[[File:G1toy-Punch.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:G1toy-Punch.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
	*'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Doublespy, [[1987]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1\|'''Punch-Counterpunch''' (Doublespy, [[1987]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' [[Mortar cannon\|twin mortar launcher]], photon cannon		:*''Accessories:'' [[Mortar cannon\|twin mortar launcher]], photon cannon
	:[[Punch (G1)#Generation 1\|Counterpunch]] came with a black gun, identified in his instructions and bio as a photon cannon.		:[[Punch (G1)#Generation 1\|Counterpunch]] came with a black gun, identified in his instructions and bio as a photon cannon.
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	[[File:G1 Scorponok toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1 Scorponok toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Scorponok''' ([[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]], 1987)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.		:*''Accessories:'' [[Zarak (G1)\|Lord Zarak]] Headmaster unit, helmet, Scorponok's [[anti-gravity gun]], gun guard, Scorponok's shield, [[Fasttrack (G1)\|Fasttrack]], Fasttrack's 2 guns, 2 ramps, 4 dual photon cannons, 4 antenna, 2 leg shields, 1 claw arm, 1 side gun arm and 1 elevator.
	:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as twin [[pulse blaster]]s and goes on to mention a semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons, apparently referring to Fasttrack.		:As identified in his instructions, [[Scorponok (G1)#Generation 1\|Scorponok]] came with four gray double-barrelled photon cannons, although his packaging bio contrarily seems to refer to these weapons as twin [[pulse blaster]]s and goes on to mention a semi-autonomous armored interceptor with dual photon cannons, apparently referring to Fasttrack.
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	[[File:G1-toy Erector.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb]]		[[File:G1-toy Erector.jpg\|upright=2.2\|thumb]]
	*'''Erector''' ([[Micromaster Transport]], [[1989]]/[[1990]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Erector''' ([[Micromaster Transport]], [[1989]]/[[1990]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': crane trailer		:*''Accessories'': crane trailer
	:According to his packaging bio, [[Erector (G1)#Toys\|Erector]]'s [[Crane#Toys\|crane]] transforms into a battle station armed with a devastating photon cannon.		:According to his packaging bio, [[Erector (G1)#Toys\|Erector]]'s [[Crane#Toys\|crane]] transforms into a battle station armed with a devastating photon cannon.
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	[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Off-Road Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Off-Road Cycle with Axer''' (Action Blaster Vehicle, 1990)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest		:*''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest
	:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1\|Axer]]'s [[Off-Road Cycle#Toys\|Turbo Cycle]] transforms into an artillery piece armed with two photon cannons, as detailed in his packaging bio.		:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1\|Axer]]'s [[Off-Road Cycle#Toys\|Turbo Cycle]] transforms into an artillery piece armed with two photon cannons, as detailed in his packaging bio.
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	[[File:G1Jackpot toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1Jackpot toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Jackpot with Sights''' ([[Action Master]], 1990)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Jackpot with Sights''' ([[Action Master]], 1990)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] partner, heat induced [[photon rifle]]		:*''Accessories'': [[Sights (G1)\|Sights]] partner, heat induced [[photon rifle]]
	:[[Jackpot (G1)#Toys\|Jackpot]]'s partner Sights transforms and combines with his photon rifle to form a hand-held photon cannon.		:[[Jackpot (G1)#Toys\|Jackpot]]'s partner Sights transforms and combines with his photon rifle to form a hand-held photon cannon.
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	{{anchor\|OP}}[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		{{anchor\|OP}}[[File:ActionMasterPrime toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Armored Convoy with Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)}}</ul>
	**''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]		:*''Accessories:'' trailer, 2 laser guns, 4 blaster cannons, 2 Energon exhaust stacks, [[photon bazooka]]
	:According to his packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a photon bazooka and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of '''galactic pulverizer gun'''.		:According to his packaging bio, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#AM\|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Armored Convoy#Toys\|Armored Convoy]] is armed with a long-range photon cannon. However, the toy's instructions do not make any reference to a photon cannon, instead Prime's hand-held weapon is labelled as a photon bazooka and the Armored Convoy's main cannon emplacement is given the waaay cooler name of '''galactic pulverizer gun'''.
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	===''Beast Wars''===		===''Beast Wars''===
	[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:BW-toy AirazorBasic.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1\|'''Airazor''' (Basic Class, [[1997]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': photon cannon		:*''Accessories'': photon cannon
	:[[Airazor (BW)#Toys\|Airazor]] came with a yellow gun (identified as a photon cannon on her packaging bio) that fits underneath her tail in [[beast mode]] and can either be held or attached beneath either of her forearms in robot mode.		:[[Airazor (BW)#Toys\|Airazor]] came with a yellow gun (identified as a photon cannon on her packaging bio) that fits underneath her tail in [[beast mode]] and can either be held or attached beneath either of her forearms in robot mode.
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	===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===		===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
	[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Firedrive.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]		[[File:War-For-Cybertron-Siege-Battle-Master-Firedrive.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66]]
	*'''Firedrive''' ([[Battle Master]], [[2019]])		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Firedrive''' ([[Battle Master]], [[2019]])}}</ul>
	**''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 [[Fire Blast effect]]s		:*''Accessories'': Cannon, 2 [[Fire Blast effect]]s
	:[[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Firedrive]] is a new mold which transforms from robot to "Duo-Charge Electrostatic Photon Cannon". As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], he includes two "Fire Blast" effect pieces that can be used to simulate his photon cannon mode firing.		:[[Firebolt (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege\|Firedrive]] is a new mold which transforms from robot to "Duo-Charge Electrostatic Photon Cannon". As a part of the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], he includes two "Fire Blast" effect pieces that can be used to simulate his photon cannon mode firing.