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{{disambig2|the [[transformation]]-inhibiting device designed by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]|[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]'s circuit-scrambling device|Electronic jammer}}
{{disambig2|the [[transformation]]-inhibiting device designed by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]|[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]'s circuit-scrambling device|Electronic jammer}}
:''A jammer is a device from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Backstreet jammered.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Jammered!]]
 
[[Image:Backstreet jammered.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Jammered!]]
 
A '''jammer''' is a device resembling a ballpoint pen that emits a wave of some sort at a frequency that blocks a [[Transformer]]'s [[transformation]] ability as well as their ability to take action on their own, but can still be driven as cars. Ordinarily a jammer can only affect one Transformer, but when modified with a frequency splitter, it can work on up to two. Further alterations allow the user to control the Transformer by remote.
A '''jammer''' is a device resembling a ballpoint pen that emits a wave of some sort at a frequency that blocks a [[Transformer]]'s [[transformation]] ability as well as their ability to take action on their own, but can still be driven as cars. Ordinarily a jammer can only affect one Transformer, but when modified with a frequency splitter, it can work on up to two. Further alterations allow the user to control the Transformer by remote.


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==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
When the mysterious [[Z Foundation]] hired four bounty-hunters to hunt down [[Transformer]]s, they equipped each with a jammer to incapacitate their prey. Now known collectively as the [[Roadjammers]], these [[human]] operatives quickly set about subduing and capturing the [[Autobot]]s [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]], [[Fizzle]] and [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]].  
When the mysterious [[Z Foundation]] hired four bounty-hunters to hunt down [[Transformer]]s, they equipped each with a jammer to incapacitate their prey. Now known collectively as the [[Roadjammers]], these [[human]] operatives quickly set about subduing and capturing the [[Autobot]]s [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]], [[Fizzle]], and [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]].  


Suspecting that the Z Foundation's [[Kreb|Mr. K]], [[Lokos|Mr. L]], and [[Brisko|Mr. B]] might be in league with the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Felix]], the brains of the Roadjammers, modified the jammers by doubling their strength. Sure enough, he was soon forced to disable [[Squeezeplay]], [[Horri-Bull]] and [[Fangry]] too, earning the wrath of [[Zarak (G1)|Mr. Z]] and his [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Fortunately Felix had one more trick up his sleeve—the ability to remote-control the "jammed" Transformers and use them as weapons against the Decepticon leader, forcing him to deploy his prototype anti-jammer. Now able to act of their own accord, the Autobots took the Roadjammers to safety before any harm could befall them, unaware that Felix had already begun to reverse-engineer the jammer technology. {{storylink|Ca$h and Car-nage!}}
Suspecting that the Z Foundation's [[Kreb|Mr. K]], [[Lokos|Mr. L]], and [[Brisko|Mr. B]] might be in league with the [[Decepticon]]s, [[Felix]], the brains of the Roadjammers, modified the jammers by doubling their strength. Sure enough, he was soon forced to disable [[Squeezeplay (G1)|Squeezeplay]], [[Horri-Bull]], and [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]] too, earning the wrath of [[Zarak (G1)|Mr. Z]] and his [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] partner [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Fortunately Felix had one more trick up his sleeve—the ability to remote-control the "jammed" Transformers and use them as weapons against the Decepticon leader, forcing him to deploy his prototype anti-jammer. Now able to act of their own accord, the Autobots took the Roadjammers to safety before any harm could befall them, unaware that Felix had already begun to reverse-engineer the jammer technology. {{storylink|Ca$h and Car-nage!}}


[[Category:Generation 1 technology]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 technology]]
[[Category:Restraining devices]]
[[Category:Restraining devices]]

Latest revision as of 06:44, 21 February 2025

This article is about the transformation-inhibiting device designed by Scorponok. For Dirge's circuit-scrambling device, see Electronic jammer.
Jammered!

A jammer is a device resembling a ballpoint pen that emits a wave of some sort at a frequency that blocks a Transformer's transformation ability as well as their ability to take action on their own, but can still be driven as cars. Ordinarily a jammer can only affect one Transformer, but when modified with a frequency splitter, it can work on up to two. Further alterations allow the user to control the Transformer by remote.

A counter device called an anti-jammer is able to nullify the effects of all jammers within range.

Fiction

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Marvel The Transformers comics

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When the mysterious Z Foundation hired four bounty-hunters to hunt down Transformers, they equipped each with a jammer to incapacitate their prey. Now known collectively as the Roadjammers, these human operatives quickly set about subduing and capturing the Autobots Sizzle, Fizzle, and Backstreet.

Suspecting that the Z Foundation's Mr. K, Mr. L, and Mr. B might be in league with the Decepticons, Felix, the brains of the Roadjammers, modified the jammers by doubling their strength. Sure enough, he was soon forced to disable Squeezeplay, Horri-Bull, and Fangry too, earning the wrath of Mr. Z and his Headmaster partner Scorponok. Fortunately Felix had one more trick up his sleeve—the ability to remote-control the "jammed" Transformers and use them as weapons against the Decepticon leader, forcing him to deploy his prototype anti-jammer. Now able to act of their own accord, the Autobots took the Roadjammers to safety before any harm could befall them, unaware that Felix had already begun to reverse-engineer the jammer technology. Ca$h and Car-nage!