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:''Nightcruz is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[continuity family]].''
{{disambig2|the ''Robots in Disguise'' Autobot|the ''Energon'' Mini-Con|Nightcruz (Energon)}}
[[File:Nightcruz rid.jpg|right|upright=2.2|thumb|Workin' on a nightcruz. Tryin' to make some front page drive-in news.]]
:''Nightcruz is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Robots in Disguise continuity family]].''


'''Nightcruz''' is one of several [[Autobot]]s who help defend [[Earth]] from the ambitions of the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] and [[Decepticon]]s under [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]]'s command.
[[File:RID-toy Nightcruz.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Workin' on a nightcruz. Tryin' to make some front page drive-in news.]]
'''Nightcruz''' is an elegant Autobot, equally likely to use charm or her piloting skills to get what she wants. As part of the [[Elite Guard]], she defends [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from spaceborne threats!


==Fiction==
===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Viron 102.0 Beta]], Nightcruz was one of [[Scavenger (RID)|Scavenger]]'s students at the [[Autobot Military Academy]] and followed him to the Guard. From the ''[[Longbow (RID)|Longbow]]'', she helped face threats such as the [[Recyclon]]s, [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]] in the Skeleton Nebula, [[Jhiaxus (RID)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Destructicon (RID)|Destructicons]], and such bizarre threats as the [[Metabeast]]s of [[Zeotopia]], the [[Intruder|Intruder Empire]], and the [[Elder God]]s! {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/22}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' toyline===
===''Robots in Disguise'' (2001)===
* '''Nightcruz / Mirage GT / Scavenger''' (Mega-level 3-pack, 2002)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Nightcruz / Mirage GT / Scavenger''' (Mega-level 3-pack, 2002)}}</ul>
:*''Takara release date'': [[July 31]], 2002


: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Spy Streak]], Nightcruz transforms into a Cybertronic jet similar to a (fictional) UI-4054 Aurora stealth jet. His [[spark crystal]] and its housing are used to activate his nosecone-claw [[gimmick]]. In jet mode, this gimmick is linked up to his twin missile launcher, firing the missiles as the claw opens. He was available only in a 3-pack with [[Mirage GT]] and [[Scavenger (RID)|Scavenger]].
: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Spy Streak#Universe (2003)|Spy Streak]], Nightcruz transforms into a Cybertronic jet, resembling a heavily stylized [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|SR-71 Blackbird]]. Her [[spark crystal]] and its housing are used to activate her nosecone-claw [[gimmick]]. In jet mode, this gimmick is linked up to her twin missile launcher, firing the missiles as the claw opens. She was available only in a 3-pack with [[Mirage (RID)#MirageGT|Mirage GT]] and [[Scavenger (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Scavenger]].


: This set was released in Japan as a [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] [[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]" set on [[July 31]], 2002.
: This set was released in Japan as a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] "[[USA Edition]]".


: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Fireflight (Universe)|Fireflight]].
: This mold was also used to make 2003 [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'']] [[Fireflight (Universe Deluxe)|Fireflight]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Nightcruz/nightcruz.htm More information on Nightcruz at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Nightcruz/nightcruz.htm More information on Nightcruz at TFU.info]''


==Notes==
* With no tech spec or fiction appearances, Nightcruz technically had no established gender until 2015 when the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]] made the character female.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nightcruz''' (ナイトクルーズ ''Naitokurūzu'')
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Latest revision as of 06:55, 15 August 2023

This article is about the Robots in Disguise Autobot. For the Energon Mini-Con, see Nightcruz (Energon).
Nightcruz is an Autobot from the Robots in Disguise continuity family.
Workin' on a nightcruz. Tryin' to make some front page drive-in news.

Nightcruz is an elegant Autobot, equally likely to use charm or her piloting skills to get what she wants. As part of the Elite Guard, she defends Cybertron from spaceborne threats!

Fiction

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Ask Vector Prime

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In Viron 102.0 Beta, Nightcruz was one of Scavenger's students at the Autobot Military Academy and followed him to the Guard. From the Longbow, she helped face threats such as the Recyclons, Planet X in the Skeleton Nebula, Jhiaxus's Destructicons, and such bizarre threats as the Metabeasts of Zeotopia, the Intruder Empire, and the Elder Gods! Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/22

Toys

[edit]

Robots in Disguise (2001)

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  • Nightcruz / Mirage GT / Scavenger (Mega-level 3-pack, 2002)
A redeco of the Beast Machines Vehicon Spy Streak, Nightcruz transforms into a Cybertronic jet, resembling a heavily stylized SR-71 Blackbird. Her spark crystal and its housing are used to activate her nosecone-claw gimmick. In jet mode, this gimmick is linked up to her twin missile launcher, firing the missiles as the claw opens. She was available only in a 3-pack with Mirage GT and Scavenger.
This set was released in Japan as a Toys"R"Us exclusive "USA Edition".
This mold was also used to make 2003 Universe Fireflight.

Notes

[edit]
  • With no tech spec or fiction appearances, Nightcruz technically had no established gender until 2015 when the Facebook edition of Ask Vector Prime made the character female.

Foreign names

[edit]
  • Japanese: Nightcruz (ナイトクルーズ Naitokurūzu)