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	*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン ''pawā saifon'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン ''pawā saifon'')

	~~==References==~~
	~~{{reflist}}~~

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	''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. Frustrated beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}		''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. Frustrated beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン~~<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The_Transformers_Classics#Japanese_reprints\|The Transformers Classics Vol.4]]''.</ref>~~ ''pawā saifon'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン ''pawā saifon'')

	==References==		==References==

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	[[File:Galvatrons Power Siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|Galvatron's finest masterpiece: The World's Largest Potty]]		[[File:Galvatrons Power Siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|Galvatron's finest masterpiece: The World's Largest Potty]]
	''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be ~~absorded~~ by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}		''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorbed by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}

	''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}		''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}
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	''The weakened Autobots retreated, and Galvatron used the reprieve to repair the damage to his power siphon station. Moments later, the Autobots launched a second assault, this time in an organized manner. While most of them, in particular Ultra Magnus, distracted Galvatron with what seemed to be another attempt to defeat him by means of battle, Rodimus Prime snuck into the station and stole Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger device]]. The intent was to rebuilt it into a get-Galvatron-back-to-[[Marvel Comics timeline\|2006]] device. After a short fight, Ultra Magnus was thrown off of the station's balcony into the crater, and Galvatron was left to wonder if his victory was ensured now. He realized it wasn't and that his time-jump trigger device had been stolen. Confronting Rodimus Prime and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)\|Wreck-Gar]] outside, he engaged the former in combat. Rodimus Prime shot one of the power lines in an attempt to electrocute Galvatron, but it just made the Decepticon angrier.''		''The weakened Autobots retreated, and Galvatron used the reprieve to repair the damage to his power siphon station. Moments later, the Autobots launched a second assault, this time in an organized manner. While most of them, in particular Ultra Magnus, distracted Galvatron with what seemed to be another attempt to defeat him by means of battle, Rodimus Prime snuck into the station and stole Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger device]]. The intent was to rebuilt it into a get-Galvatron-back-to-[[Marvel Comics timeline\|2006]] device. After a short fight, Ultra Magnus was thrown off of the station's balcony into the crater, and Galvatron was left to wonder if his victory was ensured now. He realized it wasn't and that his time-jump trigger device had been stolen. Confronting Rodimus Prime and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)\|Wreck-Gar]] outside, he engaged the former in combat. Rodimus Prime shot one of the power lines in an attempt to electrocute Galvatron, but it just made the Decepticon angrier.''

	''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. ~~Furstrated~~ beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}		''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. Frustrated beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	~~:''Power siphons are pieces of technology from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''~~
	[[File:Energoncubesrockandrollout.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]		[[File:Energoncubesrockandrollout.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]
	The '''power siphon''', '''power syphon''', or '''energy siphon''' collects ambient energy and converts it into [[energon cube]]s for transport. The [[Decepticon]]s made frequent use of power siphons to collect energy from [[Earth]].		The '''power siphon''', '''power syphon''', or '''energy siphon''' collects ambient energy and converts it into [[energon cube]]s for transport. The [[Decepticon]]s made frequent use of power siphons to collect energy from [[Earth]].
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The_Transformers_Classics#Japanese_reprints\|The Transformers Classics Vol.4]]''.</ref> ''pawā saifon'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The_Transformers_Classics#Japanese_reprints\|The Transformers Classics Vol.4]]''.</ref> ''pawā saifon'')

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	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
	*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The_Transformers_Classics#Japanese_reprints\|The Transformers Classics Vol.4]]''.</ref> ''~~Pawāsaifon~~'')		*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The_Transformers_Classics#Japanese_reprints\|The Transformers Classics Vol.4]]''.</ref> ''pawā saifon'')

	==References==		==References==

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	''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. Furstrated beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}		''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. Furstrated beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}

			==Notes==

			===Foreign names===
			*''Japanese:'' '''Power siphon''' (パワーサイフォン<ref>Japanese reprint of ''[[The_Transformers_Classics#Japanese_reprints\|The Transformers Classics Vol.4]]''.</ref> ''Pawāsaifon'')

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Decepticon bases on Earth]]		[[Category:Decepticon bases on Earth]]

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	''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}		''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}

	''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}		''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}

	[[File:Fire on High! Galvatron repairs power siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|left\|Someone had Taco Bell again]]		[[File:Fire on High! Galvatron repairs power siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|left\|Someone had Taco Bell again]]

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	:''Power siphons are pieces of technology from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Power siphons are pieces of technology from the [[Marvel Comics continuity\|Marvel portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

	[[File:Energoncubesrockandrollout.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]		[[File:Energoncubesrockandrollout.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.4]]

	The '''power siphon''', '''power syphon''', or '''energy siphon''' collects ambient energy and converts it into [[energon cube]]s for transport. The [[Decepticon]]s made frequent use of power siphons to collect energy from [[Earth]].		The '''power siphon''', '''power syphon''', or '''energy siphon''' collects ambient energy and converts it into [[energon cube]]s for transport. The [[Decepticon]]s made frequent use of power siphons to collect energy from [[Earth]].

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	====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====		====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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	[[Shockwave (G1)\|Shockwave]] took over a [[Blackrock Enterprises]] offshore [[oil-drilling platform]] for use both as a base of operations and to collect fuel. {{storylink\|The Worse of Two Evils!}} He left [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] in charge of [[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]] while he moved the main Decepticon base of operations to a captured [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One\|aerospace plant]], {{storylink\|Warrior School!}} He returned weeks later with a power siphon he constructed and converted the [[oil]] the [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] collected into Energon cubes. They abandoned the [[oil rig]] and hid the siphon underneath [[Municipal Stadium]] where [[Brick Springhorn]] was performing a concert. There they used the siphon to convert the acoustical energy from the music into Energon cubes. The [[Autobot]]s figured out their plan and [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]] cut the power feed leading to the siphon. This caused electrical feedback that shorted out the siphon. {{storylink\|Rock and Roll-Out!}}		[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] took over a [[Blackrock Enterprises]] offshore [[oil-drilling platform]] for use both as a base of operations and to collect fuel. {{storylink\|The Worse of Two Evils!}} He left [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] in charge of [[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]] while he moved the main Decepticon base of operations to a captured [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One\|aerospace plant]], {{storylink\|Warrior School!}} He returned weeks later with a power siphon he constructed and converted the [[oil]] the [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] collected into Energon cubes. They abandoned the [[oil rig]] and hid the siphon underneath [[Municipal Stadium]] where [[Brick Springhorn]] was performing a concert. There they used the siphon to convert the acoustical energy from the music into Energon cubes. The [[Autobot]]s figured out their plan and [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]] cut the power feed leading to the siphon. This caused electrical feedback that shorted out the siphon. {{storylink\|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

	[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] used an energy siphon on an electrical substation near the town of [[Midville]]. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] discovered their plan and a group of Autobots confronted the Decepticons. Outnumbered, the Decepticons fled, apparently leaving the energy siphon behind. {{storylink\|The Night the Transformers Saved Christmas}}		[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] used an energy siphon on an electrical substation near the town of [[Midville]]. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] discovered their plan and a group of Autobots confronted the Decepticons. Outnumbered, the Decepticons fled, apparently leaving the energy siphon behind. {{storylink\|The Night the Transformers Saved Christmas}}
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	''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}		''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}

	''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod ~~(G1)~~/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}		''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}

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	''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be ~~absorded~~ by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}		''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorbed by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}

	''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}		''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}
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	''The weakened Autobots retreated, and Galvatron used the reprieve to repair the damage to his power siphon station. Moments later, the Autobots launched a second assault, this time in an organized manner. While most of them, in particular Ultra Magnus, distracted Galvatron with what seemed to be another attempt to defeat him by means of battle, Rodimus Prime snuck into the station and stole Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger device]]. The intent was to rebuilt it into a get-Galvatron-back-to-[[Marvel Comics timeline\|2006]] device. After a short fight, Ultra Magnus was thrown off of the station's balcony into the crater, and Galvatron was left to wonder if his victory was ensured now. He realized it wasn't and that his time-jump trigger device had been stolen. Confronting Rodimus Prime and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)\|Wreck-Gar]] outside, he engaged the former in combat. Rodimus Prime shot one of the power lines in an attempt to electrocute Galvatron, but it just made the Decepticon angrier.''		''The weakened Autobots retreated, and Galvatron used the reprieve to repair the damage to his power siphon station. Moments later, the Autobots launched a second assault, this time in an organized manner. While most of them, in particular Ultra Magnus, distracted Galvatron with what seemed to be another attempt to defeat him by means of battle, Rodimus Prime snuck into the station and stole Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger device]]. The intent was to rebuilt it into a get-Galvatron-back-to-[[Marvel Comics timeline\|2006]] device. After a short fight, Ultra Magnus was thrown off of the station's balcony into the crater, and Galvatron was left to wonder if his victory was ensured now. He realized it wasn't and that his time-jump trigger device had been stolen. Confronting Rodimus Prime and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)\|Wreck-Gar]] outside, he engaged the former in combat. Rodimus Prime shot one of the power lines in an attempt to electrocute Galvatron, but it just made the Decepticon angrier.''

	''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. ~~Furstrated~~ beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}		''Wreck-Gar finished up the adjusted time-jump trigger device, but while it sent the future Autobots and Death's Head back to 2006, Galvatron had months ago worked in a failsafe mechanism for just this kind of situation.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}} ''With all opposition out of the way, he resumed his plans to become a god, unaware that Ultra Magnus had been hanging off a ledge this whole time. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Goldbug]] helped him up and together they confronted Galvatron inside the station. Frustrated beyond words, Galvatron ripped a piece of machinery out of the station and beat Ultra Magnus with it. As the two battled their way to the crater, Goldbug realized the machinery was a vital component of the power siphon, which was now going to be torn apart by the bottled up energy. Goldbug warned Ultra Magnus, but he couldn't risk Galvatron escaping. The eruption soon after obliterated the power siphon (but [[Ladies' Night (issue)\|only entombed]] the two Transformers).'' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}		''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}

	''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}		''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}

	[[File:Fire on High! Galvatron repairs power siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|left\|Someone had Taco Bell again]]		[[File:Fire on High! Galvatron repairs power siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|left\|Someone had Taco Bell again]]

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	====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====		====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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	[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] took over a [[Blackrock Enterprises]] offshore [[oil-drilling platform]] for use both as a base of operations and to collect fuel. {{storylink\|The Worse of Two Evils!}} He left [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] in charge of [[Thundercracker (G1)\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]] while he moved the main Decepticon base of operations to a captured [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One\|aerospace plant]], {{storylink\|Warrior School!}} He returned weeks later with a power siphon he constructed and converted the [[oil]] the [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] collected into Energon cubes. They abandoned the [[oil rig]] and hid the siphon underneath [[Municipal Stadium]] where [[Brick Springhorn]] was performing a concert. There they used the siphon to convert the acoustical energy from the music into Energon cubes. The [[Autobot]]s figured out their plan and [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]] cut the power feed leading to the siphon. This caused electrical feedback that shorted out the siphon. {{storylink\|Rock and Roll-Out!}}		[[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Shockwave]] took over a [[Blackrock Enterprises]] offshore [[oil-drilling platform]] for use both as a base of operations and to collect fuel. {{storylink\|The Worse of Two Evils!}} He left [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Starscream]] in charge of [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Skywarp]] while he moved the main Decepticon base of operations to a captured [[Blackrock Aerospace Assembly Plant Number One\|aerospace plant]], {{storylink\|Warrior School!}} He returned weeks later with a power siphon he constructed and converted the [[oil]] the [[Seeker (body-type)\|Seekers]] collected into Energon cubes. They abandoned the [[oil rig]] and hid the siphon underneath [[Municipal Stadium]] where [[Brick Springhorn]] was performing a concert. There they used the siphon to convert the acoustical energy from the music into Energon cubes. The [[Autobot]]s figured out their plan and [[Hoist (G1)\|Hoist]] cut the power feed leading to the siphon. This caused electrical feedback that shorted out the siphon. {{storylink\|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

			[[File:Soundwave laserbeak night the transformers saved christmas.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=0.9]]
	[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] used an energy siphon on an electrical substation near the town of [[Midville]]. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] discovered their plan and a group of Autobots confronted the Decepticons. Outnumbered, the Decepticons fled, apparently leaving the energy siphon behind. {{storylink\|The Night the Transformers Saved Christmas}}		[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Soundwave]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)\|Laserbeak]] used an energy siphon on an electrical substation near the town of [[Midville]]. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Bumblebee]] discovered their plan and a group of Autobots confronted the Decepticons. Outnumbered, the Decepticons fled, apparently leaving the energy siphon behind. {{storylink\|The Night the Transformers Saved Christmas}}

	''The Decepticons attacked a power plant on the East Coast, bringing with them a power siphon to convert the plant's electricity into energon cubes.'' {{storylink\|The Return of the Transformers}}		''The Decepticons attacked a power plant on the East Coast, bringing with them a power siphon to convert the plant's electricity into energon cubes.'' {{storylink\|The Return of the Transformers}}

	[[File:Galvatrons Power Siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8~~\|left~~\|thumb\|Galvatron's finest masterpiece: The World's Largest Potty]]		[[File:Galvatrons Power Siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|Galvatron's finest masterpiece: The World's Largest Potty]]
	''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}		''Upon realizing [[Fallen Angel\|he couldn't rely on anyone in 1987]], [[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]] developed an ambitious plan to defeat [[Unicron]] and all other among his enemies himself. He would be much more than just another [[Decepticon leader]]; He would turn himself into a god! To accomplish this goal, he build a large power siphon atop [[Mount Verona]] in [[Oregon]] in a few months time.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''The plan was to stir up the energy in the [[Earth's core]], deny it escape, and then, when the power was at its greatest, release the seal and let the energy be absorded by his power siphon, which in turn would convert it into a form that Galvatron himself could absorb. Of course, that this would create a subterranean shockwave that would provoke other volcanoes into erupting and cause [[earthquake (event)\|earthquakes]] that would affect the entire continent, Galvatron couldn't care less about.'' {{storylink\|Fire on High!}}

	''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}		''The power siphon, once referred to as a '''power siphon station''','' {{storylink\|Vicious Circle!}} ''doubled as Galvatron's base. When he had finalized its construction, he caused a small, controlled eruption to test his creation and was bestowed with power already out of the average [[Transformer]]'s reach.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}} ''However, the tremors and suspiciously patterned forest fire around Mount Verona drew the attention of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Ultra Magnus]]. When Galvatron noticed him, he beat him silly, but spared him to show off the power siphon and gloat about his forthcoming ascension to godhood.'' {{storylink\|Burning Sky!}} ''After he had explained his plans to his nemesis, he prepared to throw him into the volcano, but was forced to use him as ammunition instead against [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity\|Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)\|Blurr]] when they, led by [[Hot Rod/Marvel Comics continuity\|Rodimus Prime]], suddenly attacked. Next, the bounty hunter [[Death's Head (G1)\|Death's Head]] showed up to argue with Rodimus Prime about who'd get to kill Galvatron, allowing the latter plenty of opportunity to get rid of both. Before he could actually kill Rodimus Prime though, Ultra Magnus regained consciousness and shot one of the power siphon's thick power lines covering the volcano.'' {{storylink\|Hunters}}

	[[File:Fire on High! Galvatron repairs power siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|Someone had Taco Bell again]]		[[File:Fire on High! Galvatron repairs power siphon.jpg\|upright=1.8\|thumb\|left\|Someone had Taco Bell again]]
	''The weakened Autobots retreated, and Galvatron used the reprieve to repair the damage to his power siphon station. Moments later, the Autobots launched a second assault, this time in an organized manner. While most of them, in particular Ultra Magnus, distracted Galvatron with what seemed to be another attempt to defeat him by means of battle, Rodimus Prime snuck into the station and stole Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger device]]. The intent was to rebuilt it into a get-Galvatron-back-to-[[Marvel Comics timeline\|2006]] device. After a short fight, Ultra Magnus was thrown off of the station's balcony into the crater, and Galvatron was left to wonder if his victory was ensured now. He realized it wasn't and that his time-jump trigger device had been stolen. Confronting Rodimus Prime and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)\|Wreck-Gar]] outside, he engaged the former in combat. Rodimus Prime shot one of the power lines in an attempt to electrocute Galvatron, but it just made the Decepticon angrier.''		''The weakened Autobots retreated, and Galvatron used the reprieve to repair the damage to his power siphon station. Moments later, the Autobots launched a second assault, this time in an organized manner. While most of them, in particular Ultra Magnus, distracted Galvatron with what seemed to be another attempt to defeat him by means of battle, Rodimus Prime snuck into the station and stole Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger device]]. The intent was to rebuilt it into a get-Galvatron-back-to-[[Marvel Comics timeline\|2006]] device. After a short fight, Ultra Magnus was thrown off of the station's balcony into the crater, and Galvatron was left to wonder if his victory was ensured now. He realized it wasn't and that his time-jump trigger device had been stolen. Confronting Rodimus Prime and [[Wreck-Gar (G1)\|Wreck-Gar]] outside, he engaged the former in combat. Rodimus Prime shot one of the power lines in an attempt to electrocute Galvatron, but it just made the Decepticon angrier.''

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