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{{disambig2|the Maximal|the Transcendent Technomorph|Rapticon (TransTech)}} | |||
:''Rapticon is a [[Maximal]] [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
[[File:Rapticon.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Rapticon could fly better than the fliers, too; he just doesn't want to.]] | |||
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'''Rapticon''' is big, strong, fast, and really smart. He's basically the overpowered self-insertion character in any fan fiction. He has unmatched precision and success, can immediately pick out the weak spot in an enemy formation, can smash anything with his tail and has a roar that can permanently damage Vehicons. Annoying, isn't it? | '''Rapticon''' is big, strong, fast, and really smart. He's basically the overpowered self-insertion character in any fan fiction. He has unmatched precision and success, can immediately pick out the weak spot in an enemy formation, can smash anything with his tail and has a roar that can permanently damage Vehicons. Annoying, isn't it? | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===3H | ===3H comics=== | ||
The Dinobots were sent to | The Dinobots were sent to the planet [[Arkus]] by the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], in order to awaken the "sleeping giant" for a mysterious purpose. {{Storylink|Departure}} However, the mission was a fool's errand, arranged by the [[Quintesson]]s and designed to destroy the Dinobots; the planet was the world where one of their most dangerous creations ever remained a prisoner, the energy-draining [[Trans-Organic]] creature known as the [[Dweller (G1)|Dweller]]. {{storylink|Betrayal}} Rapticon fought valiantly against the creature, slicing it across its belly. However, the Dweller swiftly smashed Rapticon to pieces with one of its gigantic tentacles. {{storylink|The Wreckers: Finale Part 1}} | ||
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''=== | |||
An avid student of a multitude of subjects, Rapticon read up on the history of [[Human|humanity]], becoming familiar with the events of [[World War II]] and [[Operation Staple Gun]]. After the [[Grand Uprising]], he joined the ''[[Rusty Mace]]'' as its chief engineer, where he performed a multitude of modifications on both its [[transwarp cell]] and software coding. | |||
In the 25th century, the ''Rusty Mace'' saved the human craft, ''[[The Problem of Infinities]]'' from a [[Shi-Lai]] fleet at the cost of its transwarp cell, forcing them to fall back on their mark three tachyon gate inducer. As a sign of gratitude, the humans sent over [[Ne'll]] to help repair the ship with Rapticon. The two had a lively discussion about humanity as they implemented experimental modifications on the cell. In that moment, the two made history by engaging in the first ever Human/Cybertronian act of romance. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}} | |||
==Games== | |||
===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''=== | |||
[[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] provided Rapticon, [[Frostbite (Universe)|Frostbite]], and [[Reptilion]] with black market Vok technology, allowing them to evolve into [[Transmetal 2]] configurations. {{storylink|Technorganic Secrets}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Machines=== | ===''Beast Machines''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:BM Rapticon toy.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|Everyone knows that if you have metallic black colors, you're 10 times more badass than you were before.]] | ||
*'''Rapticon''' (Deluxe, 2001) | *'''Rapticon''' (Deluxe, 2001) | ||
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip | **''Accessories'': Tail-whip | ||
: Part of the ''Dinobots'' sub-line of ''Beast Machines'', Rapticon is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dinobot II|Transmetal 2 Dinobot]], transforming into a monstrous, skeletal organic/mechanical | : Part of the ''Dinobots'' sub-line of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'', Rapticon is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Dinobot II#Beast Wars|Transmetal 2 Dinobot]], transforming into a monstrous, skeletal organic/mechanical ''Velociraptor''. His tail is made of sectioned rubbery plastic that lets it swipe easily back-and-forth when a dial on its base is turned. This tail-gimmick also becomes a claw-held weapon for Rapticon's robot mode. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Dinobot/Rapticon/rapticon.htm More information on Rapticon at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Dinobot/Rapticon/rapticon.htm More information on Rapticon at TFU.info]'' | ||
[[Category:Beast Machines | [[Category:Beast Machines Dinobots]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Maximals]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Transformers Roleplaying Game Maximals]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:02, 15 December 2024
| This article is about the Maximal. For the Transcendent Technomorph, see Rapticon (TransTech). |
- Rapticon is a Maximal Dinobot from the Beast Machines portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Rapticon is big, strong, fast, and really smart. He's basically the overpowered self-insertion character in any fan fiction. He has unmatched precision and success, can immediately pick out the weak spot in an enemy formation, can smash anything with his tail and has a roar that can permanently damage Vehicons. Annoying, isn't it?
He's also a smug, superior smart-ass.
Fiction
[edit]3H comics
[edit]The Dinobots were sent to the planet Arkus by the Oracle, in order to awaken the "sleeping giant" for a mysterious purpose. Departure However, the mission was a fool's errand, arranged by the Quintessons and designed to destroy the Dinobots; the planet was the world where one of their most dangerous creations ever remained a prisoner, the energy-draining Trans-Organic creature known as the Dweller. Betrayal Rapticon fought valiantly against the creature, slicing it across its belly. However, the Dweller swiftly smashed Rapticon to pieces with one of its gigantic tentacles. The Wreckers: Finale Part 1
Beast Wars: Uprising
[edit]An avid student of a multitude of subjects, Rapticon read up on the history of humanity, becoming familiar with the events of World War II and Operation Staple Gun. After the Grand Uprising, he joined the Rusty Mace as its chief engineer, where he performed a multitude of modifications on both its transwarp cell and software coding.
In the 25th century, the Rusty Mace saved the human craft, The Problem of Infinities from a Shi-Lai fleet at the cost of its transwarp cell, forcing them to fall back on their mark three tachyon gate inducer. As a sign of gratitude, the humans sent over Ne'll to help repair the ship with Rapticon. The two had a lively discussion about humanity as they implemented experimental modifications on the cell. In that moment, the two made history by engaging in the first ever Human/Cybertronian act of romance. The Inexorable March
Games
[edit]Transformers Roleplaying Game
[edit]Cryotek provided Rapticon, Frostbite, and Reptilion with black market Vok technology, allowing them to evolve into Transmetal 2 configurations. Technorganic Secrets
Toys
[edit]Beast Machines
[edit]
- Rapticon (Deluxe, 2001)
- Accessories: Tail-whip
- Part of the Dinobots sub-line of Beast Machines, Rapticon is a redeco of the Beast Wars Predacon Transmetal 2 Dinobot, transforming into a monstrous, skeletal organic/mechanical Velociraptor. His tail is made of sectioned rubbery plastic that lets it swipe easily back-and-forth when a dial on its base is turned. This tail-gimmick also becomes a claw-held weapon for Rapticon's robot mode.
