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[[File:G1Silverbolt_Key1.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2#Quotes|"See you in hell, cruel world!"]]]] | |||
The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]] leader [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] can fly at nearly two times the speed of sound. As he flies, he builds up an immense static charge on his body - a charge that he unleashes on his enemies with his '''electrostatic discharger rifle'''. It is especially effective during thunderstorms, during which it can blast [[Decepticon]]s with 150,000 volts of electricity in a single bolt. | |||
Silverbolt also has an internal '''electrostatic battery''', which has the same capabilities as his rifle, discharging electricity from his nosecone in jet mode. | |||
==Fiction== | |||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | |||
In [[Alternate mode|jet mode]], Silverbolt had an electrostatic battery mounted on his underside that stripped electrons from air molecules and stored them so he could direct the stored charge through his nose cone as a powerful bolt of electricity. In [[robot mode]] he carried an electrostatic discharger rifle with the same capability. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Silverbolt's ''Universe'' profile}} | |||
===Desert of Danger=== | |||
{{notemultipath}} | |||
[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] introduced [[you]] to his [[Nebulan]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partner [[Firebolt (G1)|Professor Sparks]], describing him as the niftiest electrostatic discharger rifle this side of [[Andromeda Galaxy|Andromeda]]. {{storylink|Desert of Danger}} | |||
===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | |||
Silverbolt's jet mode had an electrostatic battery that could store up to 150,000 volts and release it as a giant silver bolt of electricity, as could his electrostatic discharger rifle. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Silverbolt's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] used the same weapon. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Superion's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]] could transform into an electrostatic discharger rifle that Hot Rod could use in both modes. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Targetmaster Hot Rod's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | |||
[[Silverbolt (G1)| | ==Toys== | ||
===''The Transformers''=== | |||
[[File:G1 Silverbolt toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | |||
*'''Silverbolt''' (Aerialbot, [[1986]], [[1991]]) | |||
**''Accessories:'' electrostatic discharger rifle, blast shield chest plate, [[Superion (G1)#Generation 1|Superion]]'s head, left & right fists, left & right foot stands, ramp, blast deflector waist plate | |||
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Silverbolt (G1)#Generation 1|Silverbolt]] came with a black electrostatic discharger rifle, which had a 4 mm post to fit Silverbolt's hands, unlike the more standard 3 mm or 5 mm posts of the time. It could also be wielded by the Aerialbots' combined form Superion, and was correspondingly available in a Superion [[giftset]]. It was also [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] as part of the [[Europe]]an/[[Australia]]n ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' line in [[1990]] and available as a mail-away offer in [[Japan]] in 1991. | |||
{{-}} | |||
[[File:G1toy-Firebolt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]] | |||
*'''Hot Rod''' (Targetmaster, [[1987]]) | |||
**''Accessories:'' [[Firebolt (G1)#Generation 1|Firebolt]] partner | |||
:Available only with Targetmaster [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Targetmaster|Hot Rod]], Firebolt transformed into an electrostatic discharger rifle. This toy was not originally available in Japan, but was reissued by Takara as part of their ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' series in [[2004]]. | |||
{{--}} | |||
===''Generation 2''=== | |||
[[File:G2superion toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | |||
*'''Silverbolt''' ([[1994]]) | |||
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers, 2 [[missile]]s, weapon, blast shield chest plate, [[Superion (G1)#Generation 2|Superion]]'s head, left & right fists, left & right foot stands, ramp, blast deflector waist plate | |||
:In ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', [[Silverbolt (G1)#Generation 2|Silverbolt]]'s weapon was generically labelled in his [[instructions]], but confirmed to still be an electrostatic discharger rifle in his [[packaging]] [[bio]]. As before, it could also be wielded by Superion. | |||
{{--}} | |||
== | ===''Masterpiece''=== | ||
* | [[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-40-Firebolt.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
*'''Targetmaster Hot Rodimus''' ([[February 24]], [[2018]]) | |||
**''Accessories:'' [[Firebolt (G1)#MP40|Firebolt]], gun | |||
:Available with ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]], Firebolt is a redeco of the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Firebolt (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Offshoot]] toy, marking the mold's first release in Japan. According to the bio on Hot Rodimus's trading card, he transforms into an '''electrostatic discharge rifle'''. | |||
{{--}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
*Somehow, when [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] wields Silverbolt's electrostatic discharger rifle in the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|comics]], it becomes a [[stress fracture cannon]]. Neat trick. | |||
*[[Zigzag]] transforms into an [[electrostatic overloader rifle]], which isn't quite the same thing. | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Electrostatic weapons|Discharger rifle]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1 ranged weapons]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Generation 2 weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Rifles]] | |||
Latest revision as of 07:31, 2 June 2025
The Aerialbot leader Silverbolt can fly at nearly two times the speed of sound. As he flies, he builds up an immense static charge on his body - a charge that he unleashes on his enemies with his electrostatic discharger rifle. It is especially effective during thunderstorms, during which it can blast Decepticons with 150,000 volts of electricity in a single bolt.
Silverbolt also has an internal electrostatic battery, which has the same capabilities as his rifle, discharging electricity from his nosecone in jet mode.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]In jet mode, Silverbolt had an electrostatic battery mounted on his underside that stripped electrons from air molecules and stored them so he could direct the stored charge through his nose cone as a powerful bolt of electricity. In robot mode he carried an electrostatic discharger rifle with the same capability. Silverbolt's Universe profile
Desert of Danger
[edit]The following summarizes one or more multipath adventures. Details vary depending on the paths taken in-story. See the book's page for information on alternate paths.
Hot Rod introduced you to his Nebulan Targetmaster partner Professor Sparks, describing him as the niftiest electrostatic discharger rifle this side of Andromeda. Desert of Danger
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]Silverbolt's jet mode had an electrostatic battery that could store up to 150,000 volts and release it as a giant silver bolt of electricity, as could his electrostatic discharger rifle. Silverbolt's More than Meets the Eye profile Superion used the same weapon. Superion's More than Meets the Eye profile Firebolt could transform into an electrostatic discharger rifle that Hot Rod could use in both modes. Targetmaster Hot Rod's More than Meets the Eye profile
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]
- Silverbolt (Aerialbot, 1986, 1991)
- Accessories: electrostatic discharger rifle, blast shield chest plate, Superion's head, left & right fists, left & right foot stands, ramp, blast deflector waist plate
- The Transformers Silverbolt came with a black electrostatic discharger rifle, which had a 4 mm post to fit Silverbolt's hands, unlike the more standard 3 mm or 5 mm posts of the time. It could also be wielded by the Aerialbots' combined form Superion, and was correspondingly available in a Superion giftset. It was also reissued as part of the European/Australian Classics line in 1990 and available as a mail-away offer in Japan in 1991.
- Available only with Targetmaster Hot Rod, Firebolt transformed into an electrostatic discharger rifle. This toy was not originally available in Japan, but was reissued by Takara as part of their The Transformers Collection series in 2004.
Generation 2
[edit]
- Silverbolt (1994)
- In Generation 2, Silverbolt's weapon was generically labelled in his instructions, but confirmed to still be an electrostatic discharger rifle in his packaging bio. As before, it could also be wielded by Superion.
Masterpiece
[edit]
- Targetmaster Hot Rodimus (February 24, 2018)
- Accessories: Firebolt, gun
- Available with Masterpiece Targetmaster Hot Rodimus, Firebolt is a redeco of the Transformers Masterpiece Offshoot toy, marking the mold's first release in Japan. According to the bio on Hot Rodimus's trading card, he transforms into an electrostatic discharge rifle.
Notes
[edit]- Somehow, when Superion wields Silverbolt's electrostatic discharger rifle in the Marvel comics, it becomes a stress fracture cannon. Neat trick.
- Zigzag transforms into an electrostatic overloader rifle, which isn't quite the same thing.
