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:''Caliburn is a [[ | :''Caliburn is a [[Decepticon]] [[Powermaster]] and later [[Micromaster]] from the [[Beast Wars: Uprising]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:Derailment Dante Caliburn.jpg|300px|thumb]] | |||
'''Caliburn''' is a | '''Caliburn''' is a streetfighter who likes to spend his time boxing. He's not exactly a pleasant 'bot, but he's not nearly as despicable as [[Caliburn (Universe)|some]] [[Caliburn (Armada)|'bots]] with the name. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''=== | ===''Beast Wars: Uprising''=== | ||
Caliburn was the | Caliburn was a [[Cyberdroid]] from [[Master (planet)|Master]] who joined the Decepticon cause once [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] came to their world. He underwent the [[Powermaster]] process, binary-bonding with the infamous [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]] and his [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner [[Abraham Dante|Dante]]. In their Double-Headmaster form as [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]], the trio avenged Zarak's previous defeat on [[Nebulos]] by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. They defeated the Autobot Double-Headmaster in space battle and secured Master as a Decepticon colony. Unfortunately, Galvatron eventually pushed too far, and Master was lost in the Armistice handed down by the Terrans. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}} | ||
{{ | After MegaZarak was destroyed, Caliburn found a new leader in [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. He was one of the first reconfigured as a [[Micromaster]] before the war ended. {{storylink|Derailment}} Afterwards, he entered civilian life. Caliburn was the Micro-Weight Boxing Champion, taking the title from [[Ironworks (Micromaster)|Ironworks]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}} | ||
As the [[Grand Uprising]] came to a close, Caliburn was one of the final Micromasters in defense of the [[High Council Pavilions|High Pavilion]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He was reluctantly paired with his old associate Dante while on guard duty. Old resentments came to the surface and the two began squabbling with each other. Caliburn didn't even have a chance to react to the [[Resistance (BWU)|Resistance]] grenade tossed between them. {{storylink|Derailment}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Universe (2003)=== | ===Universe (2003)=== | ||
[[Image:Caliburntoy.jpg | [[Image:Caliburntoy.jpg|300px|thumb|Hi, I'm a Micromaster. Pay no attention to my Mini-Con faction symbol!]] | ||
*'''Megazarak w/ Caliburn''' (Ultra, 2004) | *'''Megazarak w/ Caliburn''' (Ultra, 2004) | ||
{{note|Caliburn was repurposed from ''Universe'' Caliburn}} | |||
: This mold is also used by ''Armada'' [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]], and is the basis for the similar new mold ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Mini-Con [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit | : ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Caliburn is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Leader-1 (Armada)#Toys|Leader-1]], transforming into a moon buggy with twin overhead blasters. Aside from his standard armored buggy mode, he has multiple "gun" configurations that allow him to be mounted on [[Powerlinx]] plugs or held in the hands of most [[Unicron Trilogy]] toys. He was available only with Megazarak, one of the [[exclusive]] toys from [[OTFCC 2004]]. | ||
: This mold is also used by ''Armada'' [[Clench (Armada)|Clench]], and is the basis for the similar new mold ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Mini-Con [[Drill Bit (Cybertron)|Drill Bit]]. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Caliburn/caliburn.htm More information on Caliburn at TFU.info] | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Caliburn/caliburn.htm More information on Caliburn at TFU.info] | ||
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==Notes== | |||
*Unlike what might be expected for toy moldmates, Caliburn and [[Clench (BWU)|Clench]] have entirely different statuses in ''Uprising'' continuity, with Clench being a Targetmaster who never had Caliburn's engine or vehicle modes. | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:49, 7 May 2025
| The name or term "Caliburn" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Caliburn (disambiguation). |
- Caliburn is a Decepticon Powermaster and later Micromaster from the Beast Wars: Uprising portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Caliburn is a streetfighter who likes to spend his time boxing. He's not exactly a pleasant 'bot, but he's not nearly as despicable as some 'bots with the name.
Fiction
[edit]Beast Wars: Uprising
[edit]Caliburn was a Cyberdroid from Master who joined the Decepticon cause once Galvatron came to their world. He underwent the Powermaster process, binary-bonding with the infamous Zarak and his Headmaster partner Dante. In their Double-Headmaster form as MegaZarak, the trio avenged Zarak's previous defeat on Nebulos by Fortress Maximus. They defeated the Autobot Double-Headmaster in space battle and secured Master as a Decepticon colony. Unfortunately, Galvatron eventually pushed too far, and Master was lost in the Armistice handed down by the Terrans. A Brush With Infamy–Prologue
After MegaZarak was destroyed, Caliburn found a new leader in Thunderwing. He was one of the first reconfigured as a Micromaster before the war ended. Derailment Afterwards, he entered civilian life. Caliburn was the Micro-Weight Boxing Champion, taking the title from Ironworks. Broken Windshields
As the Grand Uprising came to a close, Caliburn was one of the final Micromasters in defense of the High Pavilion in Iacon. He was reluctantly paired with his old associate Dante while on guard duty. Old resentments came to the surface and the two began squabbling with each other. Caliburn didn't even have a chance to react to the Resistance grenade tossed between them. Derailment
Toys
[edit]Universe (2003)
[edit]
- Megazarak w/ Caliburn (Ultra, 2004)
Caliburn was repurposed from Universe Caliburn
- Universe Caliburn is a redeco of the Armada Mini-Con Leader-1, transforming into a moon buggy with twin overhead blasters. Aside from his standard armored buggy mode, he has multiple "gun" configurations that allow him to be mounted on Powerlinx plugs or held in the hands of most Unicron Trilogy toys. He was available only with Megazarak, one of the exclusive toys from OTFCC 2004.
- This mold is also used by Armada Clench, and is the basis for the similar new mold Cybertron Mini-Con Drill Bit.
Notes
[edit]- Unlike what might be expected for toy moldmates, Caliburn and Clench have entirely different statuses in Uprising continuity, with Clench being a Targetmaster who never had Caliburn's engine or vehicle modes.
