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:''City Commander is a rank in the [[Autobot]] and [[Decepticon]] forces in the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:EarlyGalvatronTVMagazine1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|Basically means you're a red herring.]]


A '''City Commander''' is a [[Transformer]] tasked with overseeing the operations of a given city. Considering the state of war, "cities" can vary from full habitats expected to house civilians and soldiers to little more than a fortress with living quarters.  Three separate Transformers were referred to as City Commanders during the [[The Transformers (toyline)|G1 toyline]].
A '''City Commander''' is a [[Transformer]] tasked with overseeing the operations of a given city. Considering the state of war, "cities" can vary from full habitats expected to house civilians and soldiers to little more than a fortress with living quarters.


==Ultra Magnus==
==Fiction==
The Autobot City Commander, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], started his role in the fiction as the commanding officer of [[Autobot City]].  Although he is not specifically referred to in dialogue as the commander, he takes a steady hand during the opening battle, overseeing the mobilization of the base defenses and attempting to contact reinforcements.  {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie|The Transformers: The Movie}}  However, Magnus clearly didn't feel comfortable in a command position, as despite being the commander of the largest concentration of Autobot power at the time he felt he was unsuitable as the next leader of the Autobots.
===Generation 1 toy bios===
[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] were City Commanders of the Autobot and Decepticon forces, respectively.


Following the events of the film, the American continuity has Ultra Magnus largely abandoning the post of City Commander in favor of acting as a [[second-in-command]] to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]. In the Japanese continuity, however (specifically, ''[[The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]''), Magnus remained in his command post and worked to coordinate a variety of Autobot operations on Earth.
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
The Autobot City Commander, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], was the commanding officer of [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. Although he was not specifically referred to as the commander, he took a steady hand during the [[Battle of Autobot City]], overseeing the mobilization of the base defenses and attempting to contact reinforcements. However, Magnus clearly didn't feel comfortable in a command position, as despite being the commander of the largest concentration of Autobot power at the time he felt he was unsuitable as the next leader of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}


==Galvatron==
Following these events, Ultra Magnus largely abandoned the post of City Commander in favor of acting as a [[second-in-command]] to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], handing the job of running the city on to [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}
[[Image:EarlyGalvatronTVMagazine1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Plot Twist Cliche #2; The two lead characters are actually the same person, but he's insane.]]
[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] is listed as a Decepticon City Commander on his toy tech specs.  This was most likely done to avoid spoiling the events of [[The Transformers: The Movie|the animated film]] before its release; no reference is made to his status as a rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for the same reason.  Neither [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] nor any other Decepticon city feature in the film, and by the time Galvatron is commanding the Decepticons in [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the animated series]], there aren't really any Decepticon cities left to be commanded.  (Though he technically would be their commander.)


There ''was'' one continuity in which Galvatron did take his function as City Commander quite seriously - specifically, his role in the stop-motion toy version of ''Scramble City'', where he is presented as a subordinate to Megatron and specifically serves as an opposite number for Ultra Magnus.  {{storylink|Scramble City (toy version)|Scramble City}}  This was produced when the Japanese production staff was still unaware of Galvatron's role in the movie, and no subsequent materials have mentioned it... except for the attempted [[retcon]] to claim that ''that'' Galvatron was actually [[Galvatron II]], who is... um... still Megatron.  Only crazier even than normal.
====''Wings Universe''====
[[File:Termination ObsidianPromotesCityCommanders.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|right|"Also remember, and ''this is crucial''...none of you can actually open the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]."]]
After being placed in charge of planetary defense, [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] promoted [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]], [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]], [[Clampdown (G1)|Clamp Down]], [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] to City Commanders. {{storylink|Termination}}  


In other words, it's probably best not to expect any cities to be commanded by Galvatron.
===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''Legends/Unite Warriors''====
The [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] of another dimension traveled back in time to the late 1980s and was appointed City Commander of the first [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. His tenure was short, as both he and Trypticon were destroyed in their first battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Ruination Chapter, Part Two}} {{storylink|LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter}}


==Sixshot==
Long after moving on, Blaster would look back at his time as City Commander and lament that the responsibilities of the post had suppressed his party-loving personality. {{storylink|LG27 Blaster}}
Although never officially labelled with this function (referred to instead as a "Ninja Staff Officer"), [[Sixshot]] was head of the Decepticons' Earth-based forces during ''The Headmasters'', operating out of Trypticon and serving as a constant opposite number to Ultra Magnus.


==Trivia==
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
* <small>There is an add-on set called "City Commander Armor" (or "City Commander Trailer") made by the FansProject [[kitbash]] which combines with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Classics Ultra Magnus]][http://www.tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/214/] to resemble the original G1 toy.  Despite its excellence, it is '''completely unofficial''' and thus ''not'' allowed to be mentioned in this wiki. So don't tell anybody you read it here. Ssshhhhh.</small>
By 2011, Ultra Magnus had returned to his post as City Commander of Metroplex and worked to coordinate a variety of Autobot operations on Earth. His opposite number was [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], head of the of Decepticons' Earth-based forces who operated out of Trypticon, though Sixshot went by the title "Ninja Staff Officer" rather than City Commander. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Their rivalry ended with Ultra Magnus perishing at Sixshot's hands. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}


[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
====''Masterpiece'' toy bios====
[[Category:Autobots]]
Following the death of Ultra Magnus, [[Delta Magnus]] was transferred to Earth and appointed City Commander of a newly built Autobot City. {{storylink|#Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'' Delta Magnus bio}}
[[Category:Decepticons]]
 
[[Category:Ranks]]
==Notes==
*Galvatron's function as Decepticon City Commander on his toy tech specs was likely done to avoid spoiling the events of [[The Transformers: The Movie|the animated film]] before its release; no reference is made to his status as a rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] for the same reason. Neither [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] nor any other Decepticon city feature in the film, and by the time Galvatron is commanding the Decepticons in [[The Transformers (cartoon)|the animated series]], there aren't really any Decepticon cities left to be commanded. (Though he technically would be their commander.) In Japan, Galvatron ''did'' appear as a City Commander in the [[Scramble City (diorama)|''Scramble City'' stop-motion diorama]], a result of it being produced when the Japanese production staff was still unaware of Galvatron's role in the movie. Later fiction jumped through hoops to [[retcon]] the Galvatron that appeared in such early Japanese fiction into a dimension-hopping [[Galvatron II]].
 
[[Category:Generation 1 ranks]]

Latest revision as of 05:44, 23 February 2026

Basically means you're a red herring.

A City Commander is a Transformer tasked with overseeing the operations of a given city. Considering the state of war, "cities" can vary from full habitats expected to house civilians and soldiers to little more than a fortress with living quarters.

Fiction

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Generation 1 toy bios

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Ultra Magnus and Galvatron were City Commanders of the Autobot and Decepticon forces, respectively.

The Transformers cartoon

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The Autobot City Commander, Ultra Magnus, was the commanding officer of Autobot City. Although he was not specifically referred to as the commander, he took a steady hand during the Battle of Autobot City, overseeing the mobilization of the base defenses and attempting to contact reinforcements. However, Magnus clearly didn't feel comfortable in a command position, as despite being the commander of the largest concentration of Autobot power at the time he felt he was unsuitable as the next leader of the Autobots. The Transformers: The Movie

Following these events, Ultra Magnus largely abandoned the post of City Commander in favor of acting as a second-in-command to Rodimus Prime, handing the job of running the city on to Blaster. Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1

Wings Universe

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"Also remember, and this is crucial...none of you can actually open the Matrix."

After being placed in charge of planetary defense, Obsidian promoted Guzzle, Dogfight, Clamp Down, Jazz, Backstreet, and Hardhead to City Commanders. Termination

Japanese cartoon continuity

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Legends/Unite Warriors

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The Galvatron of another dimension traveled back in time to the late 1980s and was appointed City Commander of the first Trypticon. His tenure was short, as both he and Trypticon were destroyed in their first battle with Metroplex. Ruination Chapter, Part Two LG-43 Trypticon Project Chapter

Long after moving on, Blaster would look back at his time as City Commander and lament that the responsibilities of the post had suppressed his party-loving personality. LG27 Blaster

The Headmasters cartoon

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By 2011, Ultra Magnus had returned to his post as City Commander of Metroplex and worked to coordinate a variety of Autobot operations on Earth. His opposite number was Sixshot, head of the of Decepticons' Earth-based forces who operated out of Trypticon, though Sixshot went by the title "Ninja Staff Officer" rather than City Commander. Four Warriors Come out of the Sky Their rivalry ended with Ultra Magnus perishing at Sixshot's hands. Ultra Magnus Dies!!

Masterpiece toy bios

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Following the death of Ultra Magnus, Delta Magnus was transferred to Earth and appointed City Commander of a newly built Autobot City. Masterpiece Delta Magnus bio

Notes

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  • Galvatron's function as Decepticon City Commander on his toy tech specs was likely done to avoid spoiling the events of the animated film before its release; no reference is made to his status as a rebuilt Megatron for the same reason. Neither Trypticon nor any other Decepticon city feature in the film, and by the time Galvatron is commanding the Decepticons in the animated series, there aren't really any Decepticon cities left to be commanded. (Though he technically would be their commander.) In Japan, Galvatron did appear as a City Commander in the Scramble City stop-motion diorama, a result of it being produced when the Japanese production staff was still unaware of Galvatron's role in the movie. Later fiction jumped through hoops to retcon the Galvatron that appeared in such early Japanese fiction into a dimension-hopping Galvatron II.
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