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{{Factions|decepticon|autobot}}
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:''X-Gunner is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Robot Masters (toyline)|Robot Masters]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
{{disambig3|Gunner}}
:''X-Gunner is a [[Decepticon]] [[Cyberjet]] from the [[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:X-Gunner-cardart.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|X-Gunner give it to ya!]]
'''X-Gunner''' (イクスガンナー ''Ikusuganā'')<ref>The "X" in X-Gunner's name is pronounced /iks/, as in Dutch and other languages, represented by ''ikusu'' (イクス) in Japanese characters, instead of English /eks/, usually represented in Japanese characters as ''ekusu'' (エクス).</ref> is one obsessed dude. He's obsessed with combat. He's obsessed with being the very ''best'' in combat. As such, he's obsessed with constantly upgrading his body and weapon systems. And to that end, he has become obsessed with his old [[Autobot]] [[Cyberjet]] comrade, [[Delta Seeker]]. X-Gunner longs to smash Delta into the ground and wrench his "Gauntlet Frame" missile launcher from the Autobot's arm socket, using it to upgrade his own Gauntlet Frame.<ref>''Robotmasters'' X-Gunner bio</ref>


[[Image:X-Gunner-cardart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Please disregard the rocket. I'll just punch you instead.]]
There can be only one.
 
==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Robotmasters'' comic====
X-Gunner aided [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]] and [[Sideways (RM)|Sideways]] in taking off with a large amount of [[solitarium]] after the [[Autobot]]s were caught in a trap. {{storylink|Defend the Solitarium!}} Later, with [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] and [[Wingstun]], X-Gunner challenged an [[Autobot]] patrol to a flying race after noticing his old comrade [[Delta Seeker]]. X-Gunner was close to winning, but victory was snatched by [[R-Blade]]. The former Autobot flew away in shame. {{storylink|Through Sea and Sky: The World's Fastest Race}}


'''X-Gunner''' (イクスガンナー ''Ikusuganā'') is one obsessed dude. He's obsessed with combat. He's obsessed with being the very ''best'' in combat. As such, he's obsessed with constantly upgrading his body and weapon systems. And to that end, he has become obsessed with the [[Autobot]] [[Cyberjet]] [[Delta Seeker]]. X-Gunner longs to smash Delta into the ground and wrench his "Gauntlet Frame" missile launcher from the Autobot's arm socket, using it to upgrade his own Gauntlet Frame.
====Metrowars====
X-Gunner was among [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s forces stationed aboard the mighty [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]. He was part of the assault on the weakened [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], and in the heat of battle, was finally able to take Delta Seeker's special Gauntlet Frame arm, though Delta survived the encounter otherwise intact. Though he scored a personal victory in the fight, X-Gunner was ultimately forced to retreat when the partially-rebuilt—and severely upsized—Metroplex entered the fray and blasted the crap out of Metrotitan. {{storylink|Metrowars}}


There can be only one.
===''Robotmasters'' 3D diorama comic===
X-Gunner manned a secret Decepticon base at Space Point X that appeared to be just an ordinary artificial satellite orbiting [[Earth]]. When [[Delta Seeker]] came snooping around, X-Gunner emerged from the satellite and shot out some of his new homing missiles. However, X-Gunner was hoist by his own petard when Delta Seeker fooled the missiles into colliding with the base, destroying it. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 6}}


==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
===''Robot Masters'' online comic===
X-Gunner fought Delta Seeker in the skies of [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] during the [[Battle of Junkion]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 2: A Lonely Pillar on the Plain|A Lonely Pillar on the Plain}}
[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Wing Stun]] and X-Gunner approached the patrolling Autobots [[Optimus Primal]], [[R-Blade]] and Delta Seeker, and apparently wanted to have a test of air-speed. Leaving Optimus in their wake, the five jet-form Transformers took off, with the Decepticons ahead. R-Blade used a special spinning technique to get ahead of the Decepticons and generated a smokescreen, giving Delta Seeker the chance to knock all three out of the sky.


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Robot Masters===
===''Robotmasters''===
[[Image:XGunner-toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I used to be a gunner.]]
[[File:RM-toy XGunner.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I used to be a gunner.]]
*'''Delta Seeker vs. X-Gunner''' (Two-pack, 2004)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Delta Seeker vs. X-Gunner''' (Two-pack, [[2004]])}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-20'''
:*''ID number'': '''RM-20'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
:*''Accessories'': 2 missiles


: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Cyberjet]] [[Space Case]] mold, X-Gunner transforms into a forward-swept-wing fighter jet of fictional design, a conglomerate of "cutting edge" stylistic cues taken from various experimental aircraft. In both modes, he has a pressure-launch missile launcher. Unlike the other Cyberjet molds, he actually has two "normal" robot mode hands, rather than his whole right forearm being taken up with the "Gauntlet Frame" launcher. He was available only in a two-pack with the Autobot [[Delta Seeker]].
: Part of the fifth wave of Takara's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' toys, X-Gunner is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Cyberjet]] [[Space Case (G2)#Toys|Space Case]], transforming into a Deluxe-sized forward-swept-wing fighter jet resembling a {{w|Sukhoi Su-47}} Berkut. In both modes, he has a pressure-launch missile launcher. Unlike the other Cyberjet molds, he actually has two "normal" robot mode hands, rather than his whole right forearm being taken up with the "Gauntlet Frame" launcher.


: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' incarnation of the former [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]], the ''Generation 2'' former Decepticon [[Strafe (G2)|Strafe]], as well as the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of Space Case.
: X-Gunner was available only in a two-pack with the Autobot [[Delta Seeker#Toys|Delta Seeker]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/X-Gunner/x-gunner.htm More information on X-Gunner at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/X-Gunner/x-gunner.htm More information on X-Gunner at TFU.info]''
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:01, 20 April 2026

The name or term "Gunner" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Gunner (disambiguation).
X-Gunner is a Decepticon Cyberjet from the Robotmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
X-Gunner give it to ya!

X-Gunner (イクスガンナー Ikusuganā)[1] is one obsessed dude. He's obsessed with combat. He's obsessed with being the very best in combat. As such, he's obsessed with constantly upgrading his body and weapon systems. And to that end, he has become obsessed with his old Autobot Cyberjet comrade, Delta Seeker. X-Gunner longs to smash Delta into the ground and wrench his "Gauntlet Frame" missile launcher from the Autobot's arm socket, using it to upgrade his own Gauntlet Frame.[2]

There can be only one.

Fiction

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Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

[edit]

Robotmasters comic

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X-Gunner aided Beast Megatron and Sideways in taking off with a large amount of solitarium after the Autobots were caught in a trap. Defend the Solitarium! Later, with Starscream and Wingstun, X-Gunner challenged an Autobot patrol to a flying race after noticing his old comrade Delta Seeker. X-Gunner was close to winning, but victory was snatched by R-Blade. The former Autobot flew away in shame. Through Sea and Sky: The World's Fastest Race

Metrowars

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X-Gunner was among Straxus's forces stationed aboard the mighty Metrotitan. He was part of the assault on the weakened Scramble City, and in the heat of battle, was finally able to take Delta Seeker's special Gauntlet Frame arm, though Delta survived the encounter otherwise intact. Though he scored a personal victory in the fight, X-Gunner was ultimately forced to retreat when the partially-rebuilt—and severely upsized—Metroplex entered the fray and blasted the crap out of Metrotitan. Metrowars

Robotmasters 3D diorama comic

[edit]

X-Gunner manned a secret Decepticon base at Space Point X that appeared to be just an ordinary artificial satellite orbiting Earth. When Delta Seeker came snooping around, X-Gunner emerged from the satellite and shot out some of his new homing missiles. However, X-Gunner was hoist by his own petard when Delta Seeker fooled the missiles into colliding with the base, destroying it. Robotmasters Vol. 6

2005 IDW continuity

[edit]

X-Gunner fought Delta Seeker in the skies of Junkion during the Battle of Junkion. A Lonely Pillar on the Plain

Toys

[edit]

Robotmasters

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I used to be a gunner.
  • Delta Seeker vs. X-Gunner (Two-pack, 2004)
  • ID number: RM-20
  • Accessories: 2 missiles
Part of the fifth wave of Takara's Robotmasters toys, X-Gunner is a redeco of the Generation 2 Cyberjet Space Case, transforming into a Deluxe-sized forward-swept-wing fighter jet resembling a Sukhoi Su-47 Berkut. In both modes, he has a pressure-launch missile launcher. Unlike the other Cyberjet molds, he actually has two "normal" robot mode hands, rather than his whole right forearm being taken up with the "Gauntlet Frame" launcher.
X-Gunner was available only in a two-pack with the Autobot Delta Seeker.
Generation 2 mold: Space Case
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara:

References

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  1. ↑ The "X" in X-Gunner's name is pronounced /iks/, as in Dutch and other languages, represented by ikusu (イクス) in Japanese characters, instead of English /eks/, usually represented in Japanese characters as ekusu (エクス).
  2. ↑ Robotmasters X-Gunner bio
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