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[[File:POTPBattleslashArtwork.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Form arms and body!]]
[[File:POTPBattleslashArtwork.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Form arms and body!]]
'''Battleslash''' is ''very'' egotistical and enjoys tormenting Autobots alongside his partner-in-crime, [[Roadtrap (Generations)|Roadtrap]]. The two can combine to form the [[Duocon]] [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]].
'''Battleslash''' is a powerful and arrogant Decepticon who enjoys tormenting [[Autobot]]s alongside his partner-in-crime, [[Roadtrap (POTP)|Roadtrap]]. The two can combine to form the [[Duocon]] [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]].
 
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==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===2019 IDW continuity===
===2019 IDW continuity===
When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] increased recruitment in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Battleslash was among the new members. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down}}
[[File:AllFallDown-Soundwave.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Don't look into camera, Battleslash!]]
When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] increased recruitment in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Battleslash was among the new members. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} Battleslash was later part of a patrol of the conquered [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], discussing with Roadtrap the rumors that [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] may take over the Decepticon Guard. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}} He was part of a large army deployed to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] under Sixshot's authority to capture the [[Enigma of Combination]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II}}
 
Battleslash appeared with the Decepticon army for the siege of [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} He also fought at [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], engaging the [[Great General]]s [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Pyra Magna (G1)|Pyra Magna]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}


==Games==
==Games==
===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOBattleslash.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Battleslash was in command of the fourth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He battled against the invaders in helicopter mode, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
Battleslash was in command of the fourth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He battled against the invaders in helicopter mode, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Generations===
===''Power of the Primes''===
[[File:POTPtoy-Battleslash.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Vanilla bear!]]
[[File:POTPtoy-Battleslash.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Vanilla bear!]]
*'''Battleslash''' (Legends Class, 2018)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Battleslash''' (Legends Class, 2018)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-29'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[September 29]], 2018
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 29]], 2018'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''PP-29'''
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Robby Musso]] (concept artist), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}


:Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battleslash transforms from robot to helicopter and back. He can also form the upper half of [[Battletrap (G1)#Generations|Battletrap]]. Sadly, he cannot hold his rotor blade as a sword as depicted in his [[package art]].
: Part of the second [[wave]] of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Legends Class figures, Battleslash transforms into a helicopter resembling a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#AH-64 Apache copter|AH-64 Apache]]. He can also form the upper half of of a larger robot, combining with [[Roadtrap (POTP)#Toys|Roadtrap]] to form [[Battletrap (G1)#Power of the Primes|Battletrap]]. Sadly, he cannot actually hold his rotor blade as a sword as depicted in his [[package art]].


:Like most Legends Class figures from the ''Power of the Primes'' subline, Battleslash can carry a [[Prime Master]] (or [[Titan Master]]) while in vehicle mode. In his case, they attach at his tail, with barely enough clearance to avoid being struck by his helicopter blades.
:Like most Legends Class figures from the ''Power of the Primes'' subline, Battleslash can carry a [[Prime Master]] (or [[Titan Master]]) while in vehicle mode. In his case, they attach at his tail, with barely enough clearance to avoid being struck by his helicopter blades.


:As a nice extra gimmick, he is compatible with siege [[Flywheels]]'s leg components.
:As a nice extra gimmick, he is compatible with the later [[War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'']] [[Flywheels#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skytread]] mold's tank/leg component.


:Battleslash and the rest of his wave were released at retail in Singapore, and subsequently in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and later the United States, before Hasbro even acknowledged their existence, let alone solicited them to online retailers.
==Notes==
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*Battleslash had the preliminary name "Battlestorm".<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/robby.musso/posts/10158620832577266 Facebook post by Robby Musso, 2021/08/18]</ref>


==Notes==
===Foreign names===
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Battleslash''' (バトルスラッシュ ''Batorusurasshu'')
*''Japanese:'' '''Battleslash''' (バトルスラッシュ ''Batorusurasshu'')


[[Category:Combiners]]
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Decepticons]]
[[Category:Power of the Primes Decepticons]]
[[Category:Security officers]]

Latest revision as of 18:02, 22 January 2026

Battleslash is a Decepticon Duocon from the Power of the Primes portion of Generation 1 continuity family.
Form arms and body!

Battleslash is a powerful and arrogant Decepticon who enjoys tormenting Autobots alongside his partner-in-crime, Roadtrap. The two can combine to form the Duocon Battletrap.

Fiction

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2019 IDW continuity

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Don't look into camera, Battleslash!

When Soundwave increased recruitment in the Ascenticon Guard, Battleslash was among the new members. All Fall Down Battleslash was later part of a patrol of the conquered Iacon, discussing with Roadtrap the rumors that Sixshot may take over the Decepticon Guard. Awakenings He was part of a large army deployed to the Sea of Rust under Sixshot's authority to capture the Enigma of Combination. Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II

Battleslash appeared with the Decepticon army for the siege of Crystal City. A Dust of Crystals He also fought at Darkmount, engaging the Great Generals Ultra Magnus and Pyra Magna. Fate of Cybertron

Games

[edit]

Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive

[edit]

Battleslash was in command of the fourth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He battled against the invaders in helicopter mode, but was eventually defeated. Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive

Toys

[edit]

Power of the Primes

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Vanilla bear!
  • Battleslash (Legends Class, 2018)
Part of the second wave of Power of the Primes Legends Class figures, Battleslash transforms into a helicopter resembling a AH-64 Apache. He can also form the upper half of of a larger robot, combining with Roadtrap to form Battletrap. Sadly, he cannot actually hold his rotor blade as a sword as depicted in his package art.
Like most Legends Class figures from the Power of the Primes subline, Battleslash can carry a Prime Master (or Titan Master) while in vehicle mode. In his case, they attach at his tail, with barely enough clearance to avoid being struck by his helicopter blades.
As a nice extra gimmick, he is compatible with the later Siege Skytread mold's tank/leg component.

Notes

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  • Battleslash had the preliminary name "Battlestorm".[1]

Foreign names

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  • Japanese: Battleslash (バトルスラッシュ Batorusurasshu)

References

[edit]