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:''NAVI-Q is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] drone from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''NAVI-Q is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] drone from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Timelinestoy BotCon2015 Parasite.jpg|300px|thumb]]
[[File:DiacloneRipper.jpg|300px|thumb]]


'''NAVI-Q''', which is short for '''Navigational Questor''', is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] artificial intelligence drone tasked with keeping the Predacon Air Warrior [[Skywasp]] in line.
'''NAVI-Q''', which is short for '''Navigational Questor''', is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] artificial intelligence drone tasked with keeping the Predacon Air Warrior [[Skywasp]] in line.


Skywasp was partnered with the AI [[NAVI-Q]] to keep him in line, but being brought along while teleporting has scrambled her circuits and made her a willing participant in his pranks. She emits a drone tone that can confuse targets, making them more susceptible to Skywasp's pranks.
Skywasp was partnered with the AI [[NAVI-Q]] to keep him in line, but being brought along while teleporting has scrambled her circuits and made her a willing participant in his pranks. She emits a drone tone that can confuse targets, making them more susceptible to Skywasp's pranks.
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Timelines===
===''Timelines''===
*'''Waruder Marauders''' ([[BotCon 2015]])
*'''Waruder Marauders''' ([[BotCon 2015]])
**''Accessories:'' stinger/gun
**''Accessories:'' stinger/gun
{{note|NAVI-Q was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] from [[Ripper (Diaclone)#Timelines|Ripper]].}}
{{note|NAVI-Q was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] from [[Ripper (Diaclone)#Timelines|Ripper]].}}
: Ripper is a blue and gray redeco of the Generations Waspinator sculpt that originally came with the Legends Class Starscream mold. Ripper can transform into a wasp, a Waruder pilot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a gun with [[5mm post|5mm handle]]. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.  
: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Ripper is a blue and gray redeco of the ''Generations'' Waspinator sculpt that originally came with the Legends Class Starscream mold. Ripper can transform into a wasp, a Waruder pilot with [[C joint|3mm-compatible]] hands, and a gun with [[5 mm post|5 mm handle]]. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.  


: Ripper was available in a four-pack at [[BotCon 2015]] that included the four Waruder mechs ([[Paralyzer]], [[Parasite]], [[Storm Rider]], and [[Mudfighter]]) as well as the three other Waruder troops ([[Buzzer (Diaclone)|Buzzer]], [[Thrasher (Diaclone)|Thrasher]], and [[Crusher (Diaclone)|Crusher]]).
: Ripper was available in a four-pack at [[BotCon 2015]] that included the four Waruder mechs ([[Paralyzer]], [[Parasite]], [[Storm Rider]], and [[Mudfighter]]) as well as the three other Waruder troops ([[Buzzer (Diaclone)|Buzzer]], [[Thrasher (Diaclone)|Thrasher]], and [[Crusher (Diaclone)|Crusher]]).
: This mold was also used to make ''Generations'' [[Venin]] and [[Movie Advanced Series]] [[Buzz Saw (AOE)|Buzz Saw]], in addition to the Buzzer, Thrasher and Crusher toys.
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{{GenerationsLegendsWaspinatorMold}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
*Skywasp's bio, officially repurposing him and Navi-Q from the Waruder Parasite and Ripper toys, was shown in [https://twitter.com/The_TF_Club/status/815245714766774277 a post] on the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] Twitter account on their final day of operation.
*Skywasp's bio, officially repurposing him and Navi-Q from the Waruder Parasite and Ripper toys, was shown in a post on the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] Twitter account on their final day of operation.<ref>[https://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/botcon-2015-post-event-discussion-t104603.php#p1849843 Official post by Jesse Wittenrich] on Seibertron about the repurposed Waruder bios published on [https://twitter.com/The_TF_Club/status/815245714766774277 Twitter] (original link now defunct)</ref>
*NAVI-Q's name takes inspiration from [[NAVI]], in particular [[DNAVI]] (which had a similar bug form), and the [[Questor]]s, the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' group composed of mostly [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]].
*NAVI-Q's name takes inspiration from the [[NAVI (technology)|NAVI]] AI series and the [[Questor]]s. Her bug form in particular references [[DNAVI (BW)|DNAVI]], the one NAVI with a bug form prior to NAVI-Q.
 
==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons]]

Latest revision as of 19:17, 13 May 2026

NAVI-Q is a Predacon drone from the Generation 1 continuity family.

NAVI-Q, which is short for Navigational Questor, is a Predacon artificial intelligence drone tasked with keeping the Predacon Air Warrior Skywasp in line.

Skywasp was partnered with the AI NAVI-Q to keep him in line, but being brought along while teleporting has scrambled her circuits and made her a willing participant in his pranks. She emits a drone tone that can confuse targets, making them more susceptible to Skywasp's pranks.

Toys

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Timelines

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  • Waruder Marauders (BotCon 2015)
    • Accessories: stinger/gun
NAVI-Q was repurposed from Ripper.
Timelines Ripper is a blue and gray redeco of the Generations Waspinator sculpt that originally came with the Legends Class Starscream mold. Ripper can transform into a wasp, a Waruder pilot with 3mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5 mm handle. He has an autotransformation feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.
Ripper was available in a four-pack at BotCon 2015 that included the four Waruder mechs (Paralyzer, Parasite, Storm Rider, and Mudfighter) as well as the three other Waruder troops (Buzzer, Thrasher, and Crusher).
Generations mold: Waspinator (Legends Class partner)
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  • TakaraTomy:

Notes

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  • Skywasp's bio, officially repurposing him and Navi-Q from the Waruder Parasite and Ripper toys, was shown in a post on the Transformers Collectors' Club Twitter account on their final day of operation.[1]
  • NAVI-Q's name takes inspiration from the NAVI AI series and the Questors. Her bug form in particular references DNAVI, the one NAVI with a bug form prior to NAVI-Q.

References

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  1. Official post by Jesse Wittenrich on Seibertron about the repurposed Waruder bios published on Twitter (original link now defunct)