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The [[Decepticon]] [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]]'s [[weapon]]s of choice are his '''thermal melters''', which he can deploy in both [[Robot mode|robot]] and [[Alternate mode|jet mode]]. | The [[Decepticon]] [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]]'s [[weapon]]s of choice are his '''thermal melters''', which he can deploy in both [[Robot mode|robot]] and [[Alternate mode|jet mode]], as well as when combined with [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] to form [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
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[[File:Dreadwind goldbug people power.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]] | |||
In jet mode, Dreadwind was armed with thermal melters, air-to-air [[missile]]s, rapid-fire [[machine gun]]s and [[laser]]s. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Dreadwind's ''Universe'' profile}} | |||
While fighting [[Autobot]]s on [[Nebulos]], Dreadwind attempted to blast [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] with a thermal melter, but missed. {{storylink|People Power!}} | |||
''Acting on orders from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], Dreadwind and Darkwing raided an [[Alternate Reality, Inc.|Alternate Reality]] warehouse guarded by [[Getaway]], [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]], and [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]]. While Darkwing and [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]] snuck inside the facility, Dreadwind strafed the Autobots with his thermal melters, managing to disable Slapdash and Joyride, though Getaway evaded his blasts and confronted the Decepticon intruders with his [[plasma-shell shotgun]].'' {{storylink|Prime Bomb!}} | |||
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | |||
As a jet, Dreadwind was armed with two '''thermal melter cannons''' which he could also use as rifles in robot mode or when combined with Darkwing as Dreadwing. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Dreadwind's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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*'''Dreadwind''' ([[Powermaster]], [[1988]]) | *'''Dreadwind''' ([[Powermaster]], [[1988]]) | ||
**''Accessories'': "[[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]]" Powermaster engine, left & right thermal melters | **''Accessories'': "[[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]]" Powermaster engine, left & right thermal melters | ||
:Although labelled as generic "lasers" on Dreadwind's [[instructions]], the accompanying [[Tech Spec]]s | :Although labelled as generic "lasers" on Dreadwind's [[instructions]], the [[bio]] accompanying his [[Tech Spec]]s identifies his weapons as "thermal melters", alongside the two "air-to-air [[missile]]s" molded into the jet mode's wings. | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 | [[Category:Generation 1 ranged weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Thermal weapons|Melter]] | |||
[[Category:Thermal weapons]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:40, 12 March 2025
The Decepticon Dreadwind's weapons of choice are his thermal melters, which he can deploy in both robot and jet mode, as well as when combined with Darkwing to form Dreadwing.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.
In jet mode, Dreadwind was armed with thermal melters, air-to-air missiles, rapid-fire machine guns and lasers. Dreadwind's Universe profile
While fighting Autobots on Nebulos, Dreadwind attempted to blast Goldbug with a thermal melter, but missed. People Power!
Acting on orders from Scorponok, Dreadwind and Darkwing raided an Alternate Reality warehouse guarded by Getaway, Slapdash, and Joyride. While Darkwing and Throttle snuck inside the facility, Dreadwind strafed the Autobots with his thermal melters, managing to disable Slapdash and Joyride, though Getaway evaded his blasts and confronted the Decepticon intruders with his plasma-shell shotgun. Prime Bomb!
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]As a jet, Dreadwind was armed with two thermal melter cannons which he could also use as rifles in robot mode or when combined with Darkwing as Dreadwing. Dreadwind's More than Meets the Eye profile
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]- Dreadwind (Powermaster, 1988)
- Accessories: "Hi-Test" Powermaster engine, left & right thermal melters
- Although labelled as generic "lasers" on Dreadwind's instructions, the bio accompanying his Tech Specs identifies his weapons as "thermal melters", alongside the two "air-to-air missiles" molded into the jet mode's wings.
