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[[Whirl (ROTF)|Some]] mechs think the ''' | [[Whirl (ROTF)|Some]] mechs think the '''electric cannon''' is a dishonorable weapon, unworthy to be used by a true master of [[Metallikato]]. Bludgeon is not one of those mechs.<ref>[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Battle Bio].</ref> Not to be outdone, the [[Autobot]] [[Wreckers|Wrecker]] [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] has two electric cannons that he can deploy in either mode. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics==== | ====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics==== | ||
[[File:Bludgeonlastautobot.jpg | [[File:Bludgeonlastautobot.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"Hey, buddy, you can't just order us around like-Oh. It's you Bludgeon. Sorry, didn't recognize you without the pretender shell."]] | ||
[[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] was armed with two side-mounted high-voltage '''electric blasters''', two small hand-mounted [[laser]]s, and a powerful [[particle beam rifle]], allowing him to release a near-unrelenting barrage of devastating force in either mode. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Topspin's ''Universe'' profile}} | |||
[[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] used his high-voltage electric cannon during the Decepticon attack on [[Klo]]. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} | [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] used his high-voltage electric cannon during the Decepticon attack on [[Klo]]. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}} | ||
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic==== | ====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic==== | ||
[[File:Bludgeon-PowerAndTheGlory.jpg | [[File:Bludgeon-PowerAndTheGlory.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Don't kid yourself, Bludgeon. But at least it won't [[Octopunch (G1)|harmlessly ricochet off of Grimlock's armor.]]]] | ||
While defending himself against [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], Bludgeon's Pretender shell was destroyed. He transformed his inner robot into tank mode and shot Megatron in the chest with his high-voltage electric cannon. Megatron admitted the shot was painful, but the blast did little to no damage. Megatron returned the favor by also transforming into tank mode and blew Bludgeon apart with his [[rail gun]]. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} | While defending himself against [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], Bludgeon's Pretender shell was destroyed. He transformed his inner robot into tank mode and shot Megatron in the chest with his high-voltage electric cannon. Megatron admitted the shot was painful, but the blast did little to no damage. Megatron returned the favor by also transforming into tank mode and blew Bludgeon apart with his [[rail gun]]. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory}} | ||
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | |||
Bludgeon was armed with an electric cannon in [[robot mode]] that also became his [[Alternate mode|tank mode]]'s main armament. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Bludgeon's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] had wing-mounted [[laser cannon]]s and hand-mounted high-voltage electric cannons that he could access in both modes. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Topspin's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:G1-toy | [[File:G1-toy Topspin.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
*''' | *'''Topspin''' (Jumpstarter, [[1985]]) | ||
**''Accessories'': [[particle beam rifle]] | |||
:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Topspin (G1)#Generation 1|Topspin]] was armed with two built-in hi-voltage electric cannons and two hand lasers, according to his [[packaging]] [[bio]]. | |||
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:Bludgeon's inner robot uses the high-voltage electric cannon. He can use it as a hand weapon in [[robot mode]] or as the main turret in [[alternate mode]]. While inside his [[Pretender]] shell, the cannon stores in the shell's right leg. | [[File:G1-toy Bludgeon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The high-voltage electric cannon is that purple thing.]] | ||
{{-}} | *'''Bludgeon''' (Pretender, [[1989]]) | ||
:*''Accessories'': Pretender shell, large [[laser rifle]], tank turret/shield, small electric cannon, helmet | |||
:[[Bludgeon (G1)#Generation 1|Bludgeon]]'s inner robot uses the high-voltage electric cannon. He can use it as a hand weapon in [[robot mode]] or as the main turret in [[alternate mode]]. While inside his [[Pretender]] shell, the cannon stores in the shell's right leg. | |||
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===Revenge of the Fallen=== | ===''Revenge of the Fallen''=== | ||
[[File:ROTFtoy-BludgeonVoyager.jpg|thumb | [[File:ROTFtoy-BludgeonVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Bringing a cannon to a sword fight since 1989.]] | ||
*'''Decepticon Bludgeon''' (Voyager, 2009) | *'''Decepticon Bludgeon''' (Voyager, [[2009]]) | ||
**''Accessories:'' | **''Accessories:'' 2 swords | ||
:[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Battle Bio] reveals the tank's main weapon is a high-voltage electric cannon. | :[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=841165f8-19b9-f369-1057-0b57c1e069b6 Battle Bio] reveals the tank's main weapon is a high-voltage electric cannon. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Cannons]] | [[Category:Cannons]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]] | [[Category:Electric weapons|Cannon]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 ranged weapons]] | |||
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen weapons]] | [[Category:Revenge of the Fallen weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:20, 31 May 2025
Some mechs think the electric cannon is a dishonorable weapon, unworthy to be used by a true master of Metallikato. Bludgeon is not one of those mechs.[1] Not to be outdone, the Autobot Wrecker Topspin has two electric cannons that he can deploy in either mode.
Fiction
[edit]Marvel Comics continuity
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]
Topspin was armed with two side-mounted high-voltage electric blasters, two small hand-mounted lasers, and a powerful particle beam rifle, allowing him to release a near-unrelenting barrage of devastating force in either mode. Topspin's Universe profile
Bludgeon used his high-voltage electric cannon during the Decepticon attack on Klo. The Last Autobot?
Marvel Generation 2 comic
[edit]
While defending himself against Megatron, Bludgeon's Pretender shell was destroyed. He transformed his inner robot into tank mode and shot Megatron in the chest with his high-voltage electric cannon. Megatron admitted the shot was painful, but the blast did little to no damage. Megatron returned the favor by also transforming into tank mode and blew Bludgeon apart with his rail gun. The Power and the Glory
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
[edit]Bludgeon was armed with an electric cannon in robot mode that also became his tank mode's main armament. Bludgeon's More than Meets the Eye profile Topspin had wing-mounted laser cannons and hand-mounted high-voltage electric cannons that he could access in both modes. Topspin's More than Meets the Eye profile
Toys
[edit]The Transformers
[edit]
- Topspin (Jumpstarter, 1985)
- Accessories: particle beam rifle
- The Transformers Topspin was armed with two built-in hi-voltage electric cannons and two hand lasers, according to his packaging bio.
- Bludgeon (Pretender, 1989)
- Accessories: Pretender shell, large laser rifle, tank turret/shield, small electric cannon, helmet
- Bludgeon's inner robot uses the high-voltage electric cannon. He can use it as a hand weapon in robot mode or as the main turret in alternate mode. While inside his Pretender shell, the cannon stores in the shell's right leg.
Revenge of the Fallen
[edit]
- Decepticon Bludgeon (Voyager, 2009)
- Accessories: 2 swords
- Bludgeon's Battle Bio reveals the tank's main weapon is a high-voltage electric cannon.
Errors
[edit]- The weapon is called a "high-voltage electric canon" in Revenge of the Fallen Bludgeon's Battle Bio.
References
[edit]- ↑ Bludgeon's Battle Bio.
