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[[ | [[File:Acid rain.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|I only wanted 2 see u dying in the acid rain. Acid rain, acid rain...]] | ||
'''Acid rain''' is a glowing red liquid (presumably acidic) that falls from clouds on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and some other planets. | '''Acid rain''' is a glowing red liquid (presumably acidic) that falls from clouds on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and some other planets. Unlike [[Earth]]'s {{w|acid rain}}, this type of acid rain comes from space, and is ''usually'' blocked by Cybertron's upper atmosphere.<ref>"...the energies released had ripped a hole in the atmosphere, leaving the area to be torn and shredded by acid rain from outer space,..."-[[The Magnificent Six!]] telling the origin of the [[Acid Wastes]].</ref> | ||
If acid rain comes in contact with a Transformer's circuits, it will severely disable their functions and power flow, rendering them weak and barely able to move. Prolonged exposure can lead to death. However, if a Transformer can get to safety, standard self-repair protocols can clear up the ill effects in short order. | If acid rain comes in contact with a Transformer's circuits, it will severely disable their functions and power flow, rendering them weak and barely able to move. Prolonged exposure can lead to death. However, if a Transformer can get to safety, standard self-repair protocols can clear up the ill effects in short order. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1 continuity=== | ||
====Generation 1 cartoon continuity==== | ====Generation 1 cartoon continuity==== | ||
=====''The Transformers'' cartoon===== | =====''The Transformers'' cartoon===== | ||
On [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s orders, a trio of [[Rainmaker]]s seeded the red clouds over Cybertron, disabling [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]. [[Chip Chase]] harangued them until Trailbreaker remembered that having a force field means they don't actually have to just lie there and die, allowing Bluestreak to fire special missiles that dispersed the clouds. | On [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s orders, a trio of [[Rainmaker]]s seeded the red clouds over Cybertron, disabling [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]. [[Chip Chase]] harangued them until Trailbreaker remembered that having a force field means they don't actually have to just lie there and die, allowing Bluestreak to fire special missiles that dispersed the clouds. | ||
The nature of the red clouds is unknown. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} | The nature of the red clouds is unknown. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} | ||
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====Marvel Comics continuity==== | ====Marvel Comics continuity==== | ||
=====Marvel | =====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===== | ||
Damage to [[Stanix]]'s atmosphere created the [[Acid Wastes]]. {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}} | {{noteukonly}} | ||
At some point, [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] served with a platoon of Autobots on [[Deneb IV]] who were nearly washed away by a surprise Decepticon attack of acid rain. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}} | |||
''Damage to [[Stanix]]'s atmosphere created the [[Acid Wastes]].'' {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}} | |||
=====''Classics''===== | =====''Classics''===== | ||
{{noteclassics}} | |||
[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], revived since his demise in [[Tokyo]], missed Cybertron badly, including the iron-ammonia clouds of the southern polar regions. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14|Skywarp's ''Classics'' profile}} | [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], revived since his demise in [[Tokyo]], missed Cybertron badly, including the iron-ammonia clouds of the southern polar regions. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 14|Skywarp's ''Classics'' profile}} | ||
====2005 IDW continuity==== | |||
In the early stages of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] manipulated a battle to rupture [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]'s coolant, its vapor interacting with Cybertron's ionized atmosphere and creating a storm of highly concentrated acid rain, making the environment ideal for the [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticons]]. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} This strategy quickly backfired however as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] found their instruments going haywire and their engines suddenly burning out, [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] suspecting that the acid rain had quickly eaten through their manifolds. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}} | |||
On [[LV-118]], the experiments of the "[[Admiral]]" had a negative effect on the weather, causing storms of acid rain. {{storylink|Space Opera Part 1: The Stars My Destination|The Stars My Destination}} | |||
====2019 IDW continuity==== | |||
When the Decepticons attacked the [[Senate]] building, [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] created acid rain to collapse the roof of the structure. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}} | |||
===Live-action film series=== | ===Live-action film series=== | ||
[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] awaited [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s inevitable arrival on [[Lord High Protector citadel|his citadel]]'s balcony, despite that Cybertron's corrosive rain was pouring down on him. [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] asked him to come inside, but Megatron ignored him. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} | [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] awaited [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s inevitable arrival on [[Lord High Protector citadel|his citadel]]'s balcony, despite that Cybertron's corrosive rain was pouring down on him. [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] asked him to come inside, but Megatron ignored him. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} | ||
==Games== | |||
===''Transformers Universe''=== | |||
[[Monsoon]]'s [[Gale Grenade Launcher]] fires shells which create localized acid rain, corroding the circuits of any hapless Decepticons unlucky enough to be caught in it. {{storylink|Monsoon|Monsoon's Transformers Universe profile}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Classics]] | |||
[[Category:Cybertron]] | |||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon]] | |||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:The Headmasters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:14, 19 March 2024
Acid rain is a glowing red liquid (presumably acidic) that falls from clouds on Cybertron and some other planets. Unlike Earth's acid rain, this type of acid rain comes from space, and is usually blocked by Cybertron's upper atmosphere.[1]
If acid rain comes in contact with a Transformer's circuits, it will severely disable their functions and power flow, rendering them weak and barely able to move. Prolonged exposure can lead to death. However, if a Transformer can get to safety, standard self-repair protocols can clear up the ill effects in short order.
It also, surprisingly, has little or no effect on humans, or at least one human in particular.
Fiction
[edit]Generation 1 continuity
[edit]Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]On Megatron's orders, a trio of Rainmakers seeded the red clouds over Cybertron, disabling Bumblebee, Trailbreaker, Ironhide and Bluestreak. Chip Chase harangued them until Trailbreaker remembered that having a force field means they don't actually have to just lie there and die, allowing Bluestreak to fire special missiles that dispersed the clouds.
The nature of the red clouds is unknown. Divide and Conquer
The Headmasters cartoon
[edit]Acid rain was only one of the many hazards faced by Fortress Maximus and his crew while training on the planet Master. The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery
Marvel Comics continuity
[edit]Marvel The Transformers comics
[edit]At some point, Kup served with a platoon of Autobots on Deneb IV who were nearly washed away by a surprise Decepticon attack of acid rain. The Desert Island of Space!
Damage to Stanix's atmosphere created the Acid Wastes. The Magnificent Six!
Classics
[edit]Skywarp, revived since his demise in Tokyo, missed Cybertron badly, including the iron-ammonia clouds of the southern polar regions. Skywarp's Classics profile
2005 IDW continuity
[edit]In the early stages of the Great War, Megatron manipulated a battle to rupture Iacon's coolant, its vapor interacting with Cybertron's ionized atmosphere and creating a storm of highly concentrated acid rain, making the environment ideal for the Sharkticons. Primacy #3 This strategy quickly backfired however as the Seekers found their instruments going haywire and their engines suddenly burning out, Soundwave suspecting that the acid rain had quickly eaten through their manifolds. Primacy #4
On LV-118, the experiments of the "Admiral" had a negative effect on the weather, causing storms of acid rain. The Stars My Destination
2019 IDW continuity
[edit]When the Decepticons attacked the Senate building, Acid Storm created acid rain to collapse the roof of the structure. We Have Deceived You
Live-action film series
[edit]Megatron awaited Optimus Prime's inevitable arrival on his citadel's balcony, despite that Cybertron's corrosive rain was pouring down on him. Starscream asked him to come inside, but Megatron ignored him. Foundation #1
Games
[edit]Transformers Universe
[edit]Monsoon's Gale Grenade Launcher fires shells which create localized acid rain, corroding the circuits of any hapless Decepticons unlucky enough to be caught in it. Monsoon's Transformers Universe profile
References
[edit]- ↑ "...the energies released had ripped a hole in the atmosphere, leaving the area to be torn and shredded by acid rain from outer space,..."-The Magnificent Six! telling the origin of the Acid Wastes.
