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|seriesissue=''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends Comic: Bonus Edition]]'' Vol. 55 | |seriesissue=''[[Transformers Legends (comic)|Transformers Legends Comic: Bonus Edition]]''<br>Vol. 55 | ||
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| | |japanese=LG55 ターゲットマスタースラッグスリンガー | ||
|title="LG55 Targetmaster Slugslinger" | |||
|manga=[[Hayato Sakamoto]] | |manga=[[Hayato Sakamoto]] | ||
|packaged with=''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Slugslinger (G1)#Legends|Slugslinger]] | |packaged with=''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Slugslinger (G1)#Legends|LG55 Slugslinger]] | ||
|date=[[December 23]] | |date=[[2017]] [[December 23]] | ||
|continuity=[[Legends World]] | |||
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''' ''' | '''When Slugslinger gains control of both anti-electrons and plasma energy, only organics can stop him.''' | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Shaoshao Li]] is surprised to be met with [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] in the [[Legends World]], and more so when the chairman (after telling her to dismiss any silly rumors about him being an impostor) informs her that all [[Transformer]]s in this dimension will cease functioning the next day. Indeed, that day [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] reveals that he has reacquired [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]], whose mutant ability to fire [[anti-electron]]s renders all other Transformers unconscious and frothing at the mouth. Even his fellow [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] and [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] aren't spared, as Slugslinger takes the opportunity to steal [[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] and [[Aimless]] from them, showing no remorse for his betrayal and instead bragging that shooting people in the back is what he loves the most. Merging with a [[transtector]] rewarded to him by "Spike" for his services, Slugslinger then combines the three Targetmaster partners into a massive [[plasma energy]] gun so infused with the deadly energy that he dubs it the "[[Plasma Energy Chamber (Legends)|Plasma Energy Chamber]]". | |||
As the plasma energy emissions begin slowly disintegrating the unconscious Transformers, Shaoshao demands to know why Spike is working with a [[Decepticon]], and he claims the Transformers must be destroyed as they're an obstacle that prevents peace in the universe from ever being achieved. He notes that that Shaoshao should understand, having once hated them too, but she's moved on since then and doesn't hesitate for a second to transform into her Targetmaster suit and save [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]]. She is joined by fellow Targetmasters [[Sue Faireborn|Sue]], who fights for [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], and [[White Lune]], who now works with [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] and fights for him too. Together, the three of them all take on Slugslinger, but he destroys their suits with a plasma energy burst. However, the energy doesn't affect the organics within, who slip past his defenses and successfully separate his head from his body and break apart the Plasma Energy Chamber. The Decepticon himself is knocked out by Caliburst's anti-electrons in the confusion, allowing Shaoshao and Hot Rod to capture and imprison him. Afterwards, Hot Rod wonders if Shaoshao is alright with defying Spike and being branded a traitor by the [[Universal Peace Alliance]], only for her to tell him to take the blame. | |||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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*[[Shaoshao Li]] (1) | *[[Shaoshao Li]] (1) | ||
*[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] (3) | *[[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] (3) | ||
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*[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (6) | *[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (6) | ||
*[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] (15) | *[[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] (15) | ||
*[[Sue | *[[Sue Faireborn]] (16) | ||
*[[White Lune]] (17) | *[[White Lune]] (17) | ||
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (18) | *[[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] (18) | ||
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*[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] (12) | *[[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] (12) | ||
*[[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] (13) | *[[Blowpipe (G1)|Blowpipe]] (13) | ||
*[[ | *[[Aimless]] (14) | ||
|c3= | |c3= | ||
*Impostor Spike (2) | *[[Cobra Commander|Impostor Spike]] (2) | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
===Continuity notes=== | |||
*The impostor Spike Witwicky previously appeared in [[Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter|Vol. 46]]. | |||
*Anti-electrons and their detrimental effect on Transformers were introduced in "[[Grimlock's New Brain]]" and played a role in ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]''. | |||
*Shaoshao hated the Transformers in ''Kiss Players'' as an extension of hating [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] for "stealing" [[Marissa Faireborn]] from her, but got over it thanks to her partnership with Hot Rod. | |||
===''Transformers'' references=== | |||
*The Targetmaster combination is named after the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], a huge reservoir of plasma energy that was introduced in "[[The Rebirth]]" and played a role in ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]''. | |||
*White Lune's new partnership with Blurr is a nod to how her Targetmaster suit is based on [[Haywire]], who was Blurr's Targetmaster partner in any Western media that featured Blurr as a Targetmaster. | |||
[[Category:Legends issues]] | [[Category:Legends issues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:31, 21 February 2026
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| "LG55 Targetmaster Slugslinger" LG55 ターゲットマスタースラッグスリンガー
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| First published | 2017 December 23 | ||||||||||||
| Manga | Hayato Sakamoto | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Legends World | ||||||||||||
| Packaged with | Legends LG55 Slugslinger | ||||||||||||
When Slugslinger gains control of both anti-electrons and plasma energy, only organics can stop him.
Synopsis
[edit]Shaoshao Li is surprised to be met with Spike Witwicky in the Legends World, and more so when the chairman (after telling her to dismiss any silly rumors about him being an impostor) informs her that all Transformers in this dimension will cease functioning the next day. Indeed, that day Slugslinger reveals that he has reacquired Caliburst, whose mutant ability to fire anti-electrons renders all other Transformers unconscious and frothing at the mouth. Even his fellow Targetmasters Triggerhappy and Misfire aren't spared, as Slugslinger takes the opportunity to steal Blowpipe and Aimless from them, showing no remorse for his betrayal and instead bragging that shooting people in the back is what he loves the most. Merging with a transtector rewarded to him by "Spike" for his services, Slugslinger then combines the three Targetmaster partners into a massive plasma energy gun so infused with the deadly energy that he dubs it the "Plasma Energy Chamber".
As the plasma energy emissions begin slowly disintegrating the unconscious Transformers, Shaoshao demands to know why Spike is working with a Decepticon, and he claims the Transformers must be destroyed as they're an obstacle that prevents peace in the universe from ever being achieved. He notes that that Shaoshao should understand, having once hated them too, but she's moved on since then and doesn't hesitate for a second to transform into her Targetmaster suit and save Hot Rod. She is joined by fellow Targetmasters Sue, who fights for Kup, and White Lune, who now works with Blurr and fights for him too. Together, the three of them all take on Slugslinger, but he destroys their suits with a plasma energy burst. However, the energy doesn't affect the organics within, who slip past his defenses and successfully separate his head from his body and break apart the Plasma Energy Chamber. The Decepticon himself is knocked out by Caliburst's anti-electrons in the confusion, allowing Shaoshao and Hot Rod to capture and imprison him. Afterwards, Hot Rod wonders if Shaoshao is alright with defying Spike and being branded a traitor by the Universal Peace Alliance, only for her to tell him to take the blame.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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Notes
[edit]Continuity notes
[edit]- The impostor Spike Witwicky previously appeared in Vol. 46.
- Anti-electrons and their detrimental effect on Transformers were introduced in "Grimlock's New Brain" and played a role in Kiss Players.
- Shaoshao hated the Transformers in Kiss Players as an extension of hating Optimus Prime for "stealing" Marissa Faireborn from her, but got over it thanks to her partnership with Hot Rod.
Transformers references
[edit]- The Targetmaster combination is named after the Plasma Energy Chamber, a huge reservoir of plasma energy that was introduced in "The Rebirth" and played a role in Beast Machines.
- White Lune's new partnership with Blurr is a nod to how her Targetmaster suit is based on Haywire, who was Blurr's Targetmaster partner in any Western media that featured Blurr as a Targetmaster.
