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{{disambig2|the V.E.N.O.M. vehicle|the Autobot sometimes known as "Piranha"|Manta Ray (G2)}} | {{disambig2|the [[V.E.N.O.M.]] vehicle|the Autobot sometimes known as "Piranha"|Manta Ray (G2)}} | ||
[[File:Revolution2 Piranha.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|]] | [[File:Revolution2 Piranha.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|]] | ||
The '''Piranha''' is an amphibious vehicle developed by [[M.A.S.K.]], capable of launching its sidecar to become an attack submarine. It is primarily piloted by [[Sly Rax]]. | The '''Piranha''' is an amphibious vehicle developed by [[M.A.S.K.]], capable of launching its sidecar to become an attack submarine. It is primarily piloted by [[Sly Rax]]. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===2005 IDW continuity=== | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
[[Sly Rax]] drove the Piranha into battle against the [[Transformer]]s [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Aileron]] in [[Greece]], unleashing a set of machine guns from the sidecar. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty}} Rax also rode it in [[M.A.S.K.]]'s assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], where he was promptly knocked off by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The New Colossus}} | [[Sly Rax]] drove the Piranha into battle against the [[Transformer]]s [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Aileron]] in [[Greece]], unleashing a set of machine guns from the sidecar. {{storylink|The Divine Source of Liberty}} Rax also rode it in [[M.A.S.K.]]'s assault on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], where he was promptly knocked off by [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The New Colossus}} | ||
During [[V.E.N.O.M.]]'s attack on M.A.S.K. in [[Barbados]], Piranha pursued [[Gloria Baker]]'s [[Shark]] until it was halted by the [[Thunderhawk]]. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 2|M.A.S.K. #2}} During their battle in [[Toronto]], the Piranha and Shark engaged once more. Gloria was able to out-wit Rax by ejecting from her vehicle and attaching a bomb to the side, forcing Rax to eject as the Piranha exploded. {{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 5|M.A.S.K. #5}} | |||
When V.E.N.O.M. was hired to retrieve the head of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] for [[Destro]], Sly served as backup for Vanessa and [[Cliff Dagger]]. When [[Lifeline (G.I. Joe)|Lifeline]] attempted to escape, Sly pursued him in the Piranha, forcing his [[VAMP]] off the side of a cliff. He then used its sub mode to retrieve Astrotrain's crotch, aided by a group of [[Iron Grenadier]]s in [[Sting Raider]]s. However, they were thwarted by Gloria and [[Julio Lopez]] in the Shark and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] member [[Deep Six]] in a [[S.H.A.R.C.]] While Julio was able to retrieve the piece, Rax used the Piranha to fire at an old naval mine, severely injuring the M.A.S.K. medic. {{storylink|The Deathstone}} | |||
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{{storylink|M.A.S.K. issue 9|M.A.S.K. #9}} | |||
When V.E.N.O.M. was absorbed into Cobra, Cobra scientist [[Scrap-Iron]] rebuilt the Piranha, modifying it to be able to combine with the Warfield's Manta and Sheppard's Rhino to form the giant snake robot King Cobra. {{storylink|G.I. Joe: First Strike}} After forming the King Cobra in [[New York City]], the mech was ultimately taken down by the G.I. Joe team. {{storylink|M.A.S.K.: First Strike}} Rax used the Piranha to defend Earth from invading [[Maximal]]s. {{storylink|Ceremony}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* | *[http://www.albertpenello.com/mask/pirahna.html Piranha] at albertpenello.com | ||
[[Category:M.A.S.K. vehicles]] | [[Category:M.A.S.K. vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:54, 25 March 2026
| This article is about the V.E.N.O.M. vehicle. For the Autobot sometimes known as "Piranha", see Manta Ray (G2). |
The Piranha is an amphibious vehicle developed by M.A.S.K., capable of launching its sidecar to become an attack submarine. It is primarily piloted by Sly Rax.
Fiction
[edit]2005 IDW continuity
[edit]Sly Rax drove the Piranha into battle against the Transformers Kup and Aileron in Greece, unleashing a set of machine guns from the sidecar. The Divine Source of Liberty Rax also rode it in M.A.S.K.'s assault on Autobot City, where he was promptly knocked off by Arcee. The New Colossus
During V.E.N.O.M.'s attack on M.A.S.K. in Barbados, Piranha pursued Gloria Baker's Shark until it was halted by the Thunderhawk. M.A.S.K. #2 During their battle in Toronto, the Piranha and Shark engaged once more. Gloria was able to out-wit Rax by ejecting from her vehicle and attaching a bomb to the side, forcing Rax to eject as the Piranha exploded. M.A.S.K. #5
When V.E.N.O.M. was hired to retrieve the head of Astrotrain for Destro, Sly served as backup for Vanessa and Cliff Dagger. When Lifeline attempted to escape, Sly pursued him in the Piranha, forcing his VAMP off the side of a cliff. He then used its sub mode to retrieve Astrotrain's crotch, aided by a group of Iron Grenadiers in Sting Raiders. However, they were thwarted by Gloria and Julio Lopez in the Shark and G.I. Joe member Deep Six in a S.H.A.R.C. While Julio was able to retrieve the piece, Rax used the Piranha to fire at an old naval mine, severely injuring the M.A.S.K. medic. The Deathstone
When V.E.N.O.M. was absorbed into Cobra, Cobra scientist Scrap-Iron rebuilt the Piranha, modifying it to be able to combine with the Warfield's Manta and Sheppard's Rhino to form the giant snake robot King Cobra. G.I. Joe: First Strike After forming the King Cobra in New York City, the mech was ultimately taken down by the G.I. Joe team. M.A.S.K.: First Strike Rax used the Piranha to defend Earth from invading Maximals. Ceremony
External links
[edit]- Piranha at albertpenello.com
