Photon rifle - Revision history

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	[[File:~~Wildfly~~-toy.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]		[[File:G1-toy Wildfly.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Wildfly''' ([[Pretender Monster]], [[1989]])}}</ul>		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1\|'''Wildfly''' ([[Pretender Monster]], [[1989]])}}</ul>
	:*''Accessories:'' photon rifle, shell, [[Monstructor (G1)\|Monstructor]] fist		:*''Accessories:'' photon rifle, shell, [[Monstructor (G1)\|Monstructor]] fist

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	[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]		[[Category:Generation 1 ranged weapons]]
	[[Category:Generation 2 weapons]]		[[Category:Generation 2 weapons]]
	[[Category:Photon weapons\|Rifle]]		[[Category:Photon weapons\|Rifle]]
	[[Category:Rifles]]		[[Category:Rifles]]

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	===''Battle Drive''===		===''Battle Drive''===
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	This time, Jazz used his flamethrower to take down Bombshell, saving his photon rifle for [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]]. {{storylink\|Battle Drive}}		This time, Jazz used his [[flamethrower]] to take down Bombshell, saving his photon rifle for [[Soundwave (G1)\|Soundwave]]. {{storylink\|Battle Drive}}
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	[[File:LastStand-heartattack.jpg\|upright=1.6\|thumb\|Side effects of the photon rifle may include: drowsiness, mood swings, and heart attacks. But mostly heart attacks.]]		[[File:LastStand-heartattack.jpg\|upright=1.6\|thumb\|Side effects of the photon rifle may include: drowsiness, mood swings, and heart attacks. But mostly heart attacks.]]
	*Despite Jazz's ''Universe'' profile stating that he carries a photon rifle and can also use an "overhead ~~[[Flamethrower\|~~flame-thrower]]", clearly referring to the toy's missile launcher, it was left off his finished [[character model]], leading [[Marvel Comics\|Marvel]] artists to depict his photon rifle whenever the flame-thrower was called for - most notably in US [[The Last Stand\|issue #4]] and again in UK [[Raiders of the Last Ark\|issues #18]] [[Dinobot Hunt!\|and #49]]. It wasn't until US [[Dark Star\|issue #50]] that Jazz's photon rifle made a verified appearance as itself, immediately before Jazz was taken offline.		*Despite Jazz's ''Universe'' profile stating that he carries a photon rifle and can also use an "overhead flame-thrower", clearly referring to the toy's missile launcher, it was left off his finished [[character model]], leading [[Marvel Comics\|Marvel]] artists to depict his photon rifle whenever the flame-thrower was called for - most notably in US [[The Last Stand\|issue #4]] and again in UK [[Raiders of the Last Ark\|issues #18]] [[Dinobot Hunt!\|and #49]]. It wasn't until US [[Dark Star\|issue #50]] that Jazz's photon rifle made a verified appearance as itself, immediately before Jazz was taken offline.
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	'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>		'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>

	[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is [[Fusion ~~weapon~~\|fusion powered]].		[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is [[Fusion weaponry\|fusion powered]].

	[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.		[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.

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	'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>		'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>

	[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is fusion powered.		[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is [[Fusion weapon\|fusion powered]].

	[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.		[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.

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Saix: clean up, replaced: Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Fortress Maximus (G1), Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys → Fortress Maximus (G1), Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1), → (2)

2024-09-20T21:30:53Z

clean up, replaced: Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Fortress Maximus (G1), Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys → Fortress Maximus (G1), Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity → Scorponok (G1), → (2)

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	===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===		===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
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	[[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] can shoot his solar-powered photon rifle with deadly accuracy up to a distance of 0.9 miles from virtually any physical position he may be in. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Jazz's ''Universe'' profile}} [[Fortress Maximus (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Fortress Maximus]] carries a fusion-powered photon rifle alongside his other weapons. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Fortress Maximus's ''Universe'' profile}}		[[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Jazz]] can shoot his solar-powered photon rifle with deadly accuracy up to a distance of 0.9 miles from virtually any physical position he may be in. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Jazz's ''Universe'' profile}} [[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] carries a fusion-powered photon rifle alongside his other weapons. {{storylink\|The Transformers Universe\|Fortress Maximus's ''Universe'' profile}}

	[[File:ToAPowerUnknown jazz vs starscream.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]		[[File:ToAPowerUnknown jazz vs starscream.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.5]]
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	''When [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]] found himself trapped in a goldmine in the [[Yukon]], he sent a signal on the Urgent Distress Frequency that was picked up by his comrade Jazz. As Jazz approached, he could only see Hoist's head sticking above the snowline and so, believing himself to be walking into a Decepticon trap, was extra cautious. When Hoist's apparently severed head then turned and spoke to him, Jazz totally lost his cool and discharged a concentrated gem of solar power from his photon-rifle, alerting the nearby [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] to their position.'' {{storylink\|The Mission}}		''When [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]] found himself trapped in a goldmine in the [[Yukon]], he sent a signal on the Urgent Distress Frequency that was picked up by his comrade Jazz. As Jazz approached, he could only see Hoist's head sticking above the snowline and so, believing himself to be walking into a Decepticon trap, was extra cautious. When Hoist's apparently severed head then turned and spoke to him, Jazz totally lost his cool and discharged a concentrated gem of solar power from his photon-rifle, alerting the nearby [[Constructicon (G1)\|Constructicons]] to their position.'' {{storylink\|The Mission}}

	When [[Scorponok (G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity~~\|Scorponok]] encased [[Llyra]] in an [[Anti-gravity gun\|anti-gravity]] bubble causing her to float away, Fortress Maximus shot her down with his photon rifle, saving her life. {{storylink\|Love and Steel!}}		When [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] encased [[Llyra]] in an [[Anti-gravity gun\|anti-gravity]] bubble causing her to float away, Fortress Maximus shot her down with his photon rifle, saving her life. {{storylink\|Love and Steel!}}

	[[File:DarkStar-Jazz.jpg\|upright=1.6\|thumb\|A rare instance of the Marvel comic depicting Jazz's photon rifle correctly.]]		[[File:DarkStar-Jazz.jpg\|upright=1.6\|thumb\|A rare instance of the Marvel comic depicting Jazz's photon rifle correctly.]]
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	*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, [[1987]])		*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, [[1987]])
	**''Accessories:'' [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Generation 1\|Spike]] Headmaster unit, [[Cerebros (G1)#Toys\|Cerebros]] large Headmaster unit, [[Cog (G1)\|Gasket]], [[Cog (G1)\|Grommet]], photon rifle, dual laser blaster, Cerebros's [[Laser rifle\|mini-laser rifle]], [[Cog (G1)\|Cog]]'s laser, radar scope, [[Master Sword]] (Japanese release only), Cerebros's sword (Japanese release only)		**''Accessories:'' [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Generation 1\|Spike]] Headmaster unit, [[Cerebros (G1)#Toys\|Cerebros]] large Headmaster unit, [[Cog (G1)\|Gasket]], [[Cog (G1)\|Grommet]], photon rifle, dual laser blaster, Cerebros's [[Laser rifle\|mini-laser rifle]], [[Cog (G1)\|Cog]]'s laser, radar scope, [[Master Sword]] (Japanese release only), Cerebros's sword (Japanese release only)
	:According to his instructions and packaging bio, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)~~/toys~~#Generation 1\|Fort Max]] was equipped with a photon rifle. This mold was also used to make ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Masterforce\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Grand Maximus#Toys\|Grand Maximus]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Car Robots]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Car Robots\|Brave Maximus]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)\|Robotmasters]]'' "[[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Robotmasters\|Cybertron Base]]".		:According to his instructions and packaging bio, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generation 1\|Fort Max]] was equipped with a photon rifle. This mold was also used to make ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Masterforce\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Grand Maximus#Toys\|Grand Maximus]], ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)\|Car Robots]]'' [[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Car Robots\|Brave Maximus]], and ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)\|Robotmasters]]'' "[[Fortress Maximus (RID)#Robotmasters\|Cybertron Base]]".
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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
	===''ReAction''===		===''ReAction''===
	[[File:Transformers_ReAction_Stepper_Figure.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|]]		[[File:Transformers_ReAction_Stepper_Figure.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb]]
	*'''Stepper''' (2020)		*'''Stepper''' (2020)
	**''Accessories'': Photon rifle		**''Accessories'': Photon rifle
	:Released as a special wave of black redecos for [[Black Friday (event)\|Black Friday]] for Super7's line of multi-property 3.75 inch action figures, ''ReAction'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Stepper]] is a non-converting action figure with 5 points of articulation and is a redeco of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#ReAction\|Jazz]] from the same series. He comes with a blaster which can only be held in his right hand. As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Stepper comes packaged in a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]] ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]'' action figures of the late 1970s.		:Released as a special wave of black redecos for [[Black Friday (event)\|Black Friday]] for Super7's line of multi-property 3.75 inch action figures, ''ReAction'' [[Ricochet (Headmasters)\|Stepper]] is a non-converting action figure with 5 points of articulation and is a redeco of [[Jazz (G1)/toys#ReAction\|Jazz]] from the same series. He comes with a blaster which can only be held in his right hand. As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Stepper comes packaged in a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]] ''[[Star Wars (franchise)\|Star Wars]]'' action figures of the late 1970s.
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	[[Category:Generation 1 photon weapons\|Rifle]]		[[Category:Generation 1 photon weapons\|Rifle]]
	[[Category:~~Rifles~~]]		[[Category:Generation 1 rifles]]

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	**''Accessories:'' photon rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles		**''Accessories:'' photon rifle, missile launcher, 2 missiles
	:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Jazz]] and his photon rifle returned for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]''.		:[[Jazz (G1)/toys#Generation 2\|Jazz]] and his photon rifle returned for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)\|Generation 2]]''.
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			===''Studio Series''===
			[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-01-Deluxe-Autobot-Jazz.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.67\|''Silver paint app for photon rifle pegs not included.'']]
			*'''Autobot Jazz''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
			**''Accessories'': photon rifle, "[[Moonbase One]] Destruction" backdrop
			:A new version of the photon rifle was included with the Studio Series 86 edition of Jazz.
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	'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>		'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>

	[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is [[Fusion ~~weapon~~\|fusion powered]].		[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is [[Fusion weaponry\|fusion powered]].

	[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.		[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.

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	'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>		'''Photon rifles''' are a common weapon used by both the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] armies. [[Jazz (G1)\|Jazz]] is among those [[Transformer]]s who use photon rifles.<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>

	[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is fusion powered.		[[Fortress Maximus (G1)\|Fortress Maximus]] has one as part of his arsenal, but his is [[Fusion weapon\|fusion powered]].

	[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.		[[Hot Rod (G1)\|Rodimus Prime]] carries a photon eliminator rifle. The difference between a photon eliminator rifle and a regular photon rifle is unknown, but a photon eliminator rifle is probably designed for a different function.

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	[[Category:Generation 1 ~~photon~~ weapons\|Rifle]]		[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]
	[[Category:~~Generation 1 rifles~~]]		[[Category:Generation 2 weapons]]
			[[Category:Photon weapons\|Rifle]]
			[[Category:Rifles]]