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:''Over-Run is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Over-Run is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family]].''


[[Image:TheEnd-twworldsunited.jpg|thumb|300px|Turbo! Scooter! I'll see you avenged!]]
[[File:TheEnd-twworldsunited.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Turbo! Scooter! I'll see you avenged!]]
'''Over-Run''' is a Mini-Con from another universe, another [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Carrying the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], he has fled from [[Unicron]] in the hopes of finding a way of defeating the world-devouring monster and saving other Cybertrons from the fate his homeworld suffered. Since then, Over-Run has become something of a sage, integrating himself into his new home and becoming a leading figure among its Mini-Con population. His brilliant mind has brought forth many advances, including the evolution of the [[Omnicon]]s. As his intellect has grown, Over-Run has shown an increasing affinity with the planet, and he has slowly retreated into its secrets. [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] worries that his new partner may be slowly losing touch with his fellow Transformers.


'''Over-Run''' is a Mini-Con from another universe, another [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Carrying the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], he has fled from [[Unicron]] in the hopes of finding a way of defeating the world-devouring monster, and saving other Cybertrons from the fate his homeworld suffered.  Since then, Over-Run has become something of a sage, integrating himself into his new home, and becoming a leader figure among its Mini-Con population. His brilliant mind has brought forth many advances, including the evolution of the [[Omnicon]]s.  As his intellect has grown, Over-Run has shown an increasing affinity with the planet itself, and he has slowly retreated into its secrets.  [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] worries that his new partner may be slowly losing touch with his fellow Transformers. 
Other than his vast capacity for knowledge, several additional attributes aid Over-Run. As a [[Triple Changer]], not only can he transform from robot to jet form, but he can also become a hand-held high-energy photon blaster. He is surprisingly powerful in this mode.  
 
Other than his vast capacity for knowledge, Over-Run is aided by several other attributes. As a [[Triple Changer]], not only can he transform from robot to jet form, but he can also become a hand-held high-energy photon blaster. In this mode he is surprisingly powerful. 
 
A possibly-alternate-universe incarnation of Over-Run is partnered with [[Ultra Magnus (Universe Two-Pack)|Ultra Magnus]] in the [[Universe war|Universe conflict]].


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
[[Image:Over_Run_Armadacartoon.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The Mini-Con Who Never Was]]
 
At some point, Over-Run powerlinxed to [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s back and let him perform an awesome power punch. {{storylink|Title sequence#Micron Legend|Micron Legend title sequence}}
{{-}}
 
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[Image:Over-RunDW01.jpg|thumb|right|200px|my precious]]
[[File:Over-RunDW01.jpg|thumb|left|my precious]]


Over-Run came to this universe after his own was destroyed by [[Unicron]]. With himself, he brought the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], an artifact into which all the Mini-Cons of his universe had placed their spark essences. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}} Upon arriving, he immediately set up a beacon which attracted the attention of [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s alike. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] arrived first, but were shot down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who attempted to claim Over-Run for himself, seeing him merely as another Mini-Con to be used for battle and not realizing his origins. As Starscream bent over to capture him, though, he was attacked by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], one of Unicron's heralds who had been sent to destroy Over-Run and the Matrix. Mirage took advantage of Galvatron's distraction with Starscream and cloaked both himself and Over-Run. Believing his quarry to have eluded him, Galvatron left, and Over-Run was brought back to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}
Over-Run came to [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma|this universe]] after his own was destroyed by [[Unicron]]. With himself, he brought the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], an artifact into which all the Mini-Cons of his universe had placed their spark essences. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}} Upon arriving, he immediately set up a beacon which attracted the attention of [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s alike. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Mirage (Armada)|Mirage]] arrived first but were shot down by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who attempted to claim Over-Run for himself, seeing him merely as another Mini-Con to be used for battle and not realizing his origins. As Starscream bent over to capture him, though, he was attacked by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], one of Unicron's heralds who the chaos bringer had sent to destroy Over-Run and the Matrix. Mirage took advantage of Galvatron's distraction with Starscream and cloaked both himself and Over-Run. Believing his quarry to have eluded him, Galvatron left, and Over-Run was brought back to the Autobot base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}


[[Image:Mini-cons.jpg|left|thumb|400px|He doesn't really ever let go of that thing.]]
[[File:Mini-cons.jpg|thumb|upright=2|He doesn't ever let go of that thing.]]
When Over-Run arrived, he learned that his appearance in this universe had shunted [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] into another reality. Over-Run suggested using [[Null-reality pod|his inter-dimensional pod]] to retrieve him, but it was now in the custody of the Decepticons. Over-Run and several other Mini-Cons departed for the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]] to retrieve it. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} There, they spied on Unicron's other heralds. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} After evading them and locating the pod, Over-Run, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] activated the pod and transported themselves to [[Primax 703.09 Gamma|the dimension]] of the Cybertron where Optimus Prime was trapped on, which was mere moments away from becoming Unicron's next meal. They located Optimus Prime (as well as [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who had arrived on this Cybertron as well by jumping into a space bridge portal), and used the Mini-Con Matrix to power up all five of their forms. Optimus Prime and Jetfire combined, and the Mini-Cons linked with them, and they blasted Unicron hard enough to make him notice them before warping back to their universe. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}


When Over-Run arrived, he learned that his appearance in this universe had shunted [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] into another reality. Over-Run suggested using his inter-dimensional pod to retrieve him, but it was now in the custody of the Decepticons. Over-Run and several other Mini-Cons departed for the Decepticon base at [[Silver Ridge]] to retrieve it. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} There, they spied on Unicron's other heralds. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} After evading them and locating the pod, Over-Run, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]], and [[Comettor (Armada)|Comettor]] activated the pod and transported themselves to the Cybertron where Optimus Prime was trapped on, which was mere moments away from becoming Unicron's next meal. They located Optimus Prime (as well as [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], who had arrived on this Cybertron as well by jumping into a space bridge portal), and used the Mini-Con Matrix to power up all five of their forms. Optimus Prime and Jetfire combined, and the Mini-Cons linked with them, and they blasted Unicron hard enough to make him notice them before warping back to their own universe. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}
After bringing together all of [[Earth]]'s Mini-Cons, Over-Run led them through a space bridge portal to Cybertron, where they channeled all of their spark essences through the Mini-Con Matrix, allowing them to defeat Unicron. {{storylink|The End (Armada)|The End}}
 
After bringing together all of [[Earth]]'s Mini-Cons, Over-Run led them through a space bridge portal to Cybertron, where they channeled all of their spark essences through the Mini-Con Matrix, allowing them to defeat Unicron. {{storylink|The End}}


Over the following years, Over-Run had connected himself directly to Cybertron. He left a device containing the records of the Transformers for [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to find, hoping that cooperation between the key players of the future would avert a looming threat. {{Storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye: Armada #3}}
Over the following years, Over-Run had connected himself directly to Cybertron. He left a device containing the records of the Transformers for [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to find, hoping that cooperation between the key players of the future would avert a looming threat. {{Storylink|More than Meets the Eye: Transformers: Armada|More than Meets the Eye: Armada #3}}


====''Energon'' comic====
====''Energon'' comic====
[[Image:ThisEvilReborn-OverRun.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Man, bet that stores ''so'' much porn.]]
[[File:ThisEvilReborn-OverRun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|left|Man, bet that stores ''so'' much porn.]]
Over-Run created the [[Omnicon]]s by nurturing the natural evolution processes on Cybertron. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He had them trained so that they could learn to access their true potential. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}} When Optimus Prime was unable to convince the Council that Unicron was not truly destroyed, Over-Run told him how he could interface with Cybertron himself to learn the truth.
Over-Run created the [[Omnicon]]s by nurturing the natural evolution processes on Cybertron. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} He had them trained to learn to access their true potential. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}} When Optimus Prime was unable to convince the Council that Unicron wasn't destroyed, Over-Run told him how he could interface with Cybertron himself to learn the truth.
{{storylink|This Evil Reborn}}
{{storylink|This Evil Reborn}}


{{note|The following occurs in unreleased issues:<br/>Over-Run tapped into the [[Hub (Energon)|Hub]], where he was treated to a vision of [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s origins and his need for the [[Initiator]] and the [[Conduit]] for his plans to bring a [[Quintesson]] armada to Cybertron. He confided his fears to [[Avalon]], who was secretly in league with Alpha Quintesson. {{Storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} The plotting duo sent Starscream to deal with the Mini-Con. Over-Run detected his arrival and summoned the Omnicons, but they were too late, {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} as Starscream killed Over-Run and shattered the Mini-Con Matrix. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} But Over-Run endured on, having uploaded himself to Cybertron's core moments before his "death". He informed the Omnicons of their role in defeating the Quintesson invasion. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}} }}
{{Unreleased energon comic}}
Over-Run tapped into the [[Hub (Energon)|Hub]], where he was treated to a vision of [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s origins and his need for the [[Initiator]] and the [[Conduit (Energon)|Conduit]] for his plans to bring a [[Quintesson]] armada to Cybertron. He confided his fears to [[Avalon (Energon)|Avalon]], who was secretly in league with Alpha Quintesson. {{Storylink|Doomsday Redux!}} In a meeting with Alpha Quintesson, the plotting Avalon manipulated a confused and incorporeal Starscream with a set of "deeply encoded files" leading the ghost to the Mini-Con through Cybertron's network. Over-Run detected his arrival and summoned the Omnicons, but they were too late; Starscream arrived before them and Over-Run's building was consumed in an explosion, {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} killing Over-Run and shattering the Mini-Con Matrix. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} But Over-Run endured on, having uploaded himself to Cybertron's core moments before his "death". He informed the Omnicons of their role in defeating the Quintesson invasion. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}}


====''Cybertron'' comic====
====''Cybertron'' comic====
{{note|The continuity of this flashback is kinda weird, since the rest of the story seems to take place during the ''Cybertron'' cartoon.  [[Unicron Singularity|A Wizard did it.]]}}
[[File:Over-RunCybertron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wait, what timeline is this, again?]]
[[Image:Over-RunCybertron.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Wait, what timeline is this, again?]]
Over-Run spent the 20 years in silence, having uploaded his internal spark into Cybertron; just as Starscream killed his physical form, he managed to complete the upload and integrate his consciousness into the planet. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 2}} Through this existence, he assisted [[Vector Prime]] and [[Sentinel Maximus]] in their battle against [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] by activating the nearby [[autogun]]s at the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}} He also diverted the inter-universal portal [[Omega Prime]] went through after the [[Universe War]] to bring him to his Cybertron.
Over-Run spent the last 20 years in silence, having uploaded his internal spark into Cybertron itself. Just as Starscream killed him, the upload was complete. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 2}} Through this existence, he assisted [[Vector Prime]] and [[Sentinel Maximus]] in their battle against [[Scorponok (Energon)|Dark Scorponok]] by activating the nearby [[autogun]]s at the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}} He also diverted the inter-universal portal [[Omega Prime]] went through after the [[Universe war]] to bring him to his Cybertron.
 
Over-Run made his presence known while the dimension-hopping Autobots tried to find a way to keep the damaged Vector Sigma online. The Mini-Con coordinated efforts to help restore and protect Cybertron. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 2}} Through his investigation, he discovered that [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] shared traits with the [[Nexus Prime|ancient combiners]] depicted on the walls and ceiling of the Energon temple below Cybertron's surface. He also brought [[Anti-Blaze]]'s plea for assistance in the [[Mini-Con Civil War]] to the Autobots. {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} He later contacted [[Omega Prime]] during the battle with [[Unicron]] to inform him of Cybertron's transformation into [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} When all was said and done, Over-Run, with [[Alpha Trion]], pledged to assist the [[Mini-Con Council of Sages]] in hunting down the remaining Mini-Con insurgents. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}
{{--}}
 
===''Cloud''===
In the 15-MD Spacetime, [[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] sought out Over-Run's [[Mini-Con storage panel|panel]], which had been detected somewhere in the jungles of [[South America]]. He ran into [[Starscream (Cloud)|a version of himself]] from the [[Cloud World]] and the two agreed to hunt down the Mini-Con together. They narrowed down its location to some ruins, where they were ambushed by [[Autobot]]s from the same world as the strange Starscream. {{storylink|Encounter}} [[SARA]], who was brought to this world by Cloud Starscream, resonated with the Mini-Con panel, revealing it. However, Cloud Starscream, after failing to acquire the panel for himself, destroyed it. {{storylink|Hammer (Cloud)|Hammer}} After the murderer was taken care of, SARA was able to summon Over-Run's lingering soul, and he agreed to become part of SARA's being so that she could access Mini-Con energy and return to her homeworld. {{storylink|Return}}


Over-Run made his presence known while the dimension-hopping Autobots were trying to find a way to keep the damaged Vector Sigma online. The Mini-Con coordinated efforts to help restore and protect Cybertron. {{Storylink|Revelations Part 2}} Through his investigation, he discovered that [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] shared traits with the [[Nexus Prime|ancient combiners]] depicted on the walls and ceiling of the Energon temple below Cybertron's surface. He also brought [[Anti-Blaze]]'s plea for assistance in the [[Mini-Con Civil War]] to the Autobots. {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} He later contacted [[Omega Prime]] during the battle with [[Unicron]] to inform him of Cybertron's transformation into [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} When all was said and done, Over-Run, with [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]], pledged to assist the [[Mini-Con Council of Sages]] in hunting down the remaining Mini-Con insurgents. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}
===Legends World===
Over-Run was among the Mini-Con toys stolen by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] in the [[Legends World]]. {{storylink|LG-EX Armada Megatron}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Armada===
===''Armada''===
[[Image:Armada-toy_OverRun.JPG|right|thumb|250px]]
[[File:Armada-toy OverRun.JPG|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Optimus Prime with Mini-Con Over-Run''' (Super-Con, 2003)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Optimus Prime''' (Super-Con Class, [[2002]])}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MC-06'''
:*''Takara name'': '''STD Convoy'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''MC-06'''
:*''Takara release date'': [[December 26]], 2002
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (Hasbro), [[Hironori Kobayashi]] (Takara)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}


: Over-Run transforms into a Cybertronic starship. He also has a third "rifle" mode that can be held by most toys that use 5mm-wide accessory pegs. He was only available with the Deluxe-scaled version of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]
: Available in the third wave of ''[[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' Super-Cons, Over-Run (Surge in Japan) transforms into a Cybertronic starship. As a Mini-Con, he has a [[Powerlinx]] socket on his vehicle mode underside (which ends up on his robot mode chest), which allows him to attach to any toy with a Powerlinx-style [[5 mm post]]. Some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached. He also has a third "rifle" mode held by most toys that use 5 mm accessory pegs.


: This mold was also used to make [[Run-Over]].
: He was only available with the [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Super-Con|Super-Con Class Optimus Prime]] figure.
 
: This toy doubles as the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Overrun]]. [[Run-Over (Armada)#Armada|Run-Over]] was made using this mold.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Over-Run/over-run.htm More information on Over-Run at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Over-Run/over-run.htm More information on Over-Run at TFU.info]''


{{-}}
{{-}}{{anchor|Crystal}}
*'''Crystal Convoy (with Spark Surge)''' (Super-Con, 2003)
[[File:Armada CrystalConvoy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Crystal Convoy''' (Lucky Draw figure, [[October]] 2003)}}</ul>
 
: "Spark Surge" was cast in entirely clear plastics (but retained his standard [[Paint operation|paint application]]s) and came with the clear-plastic version of STD Convoy (Super-Con Class Optimus Prime), a mail-away offer from the Japanese ''[[TV Magazine]]'', limited to 5000 pieces.
{{--}}


: Over-Run was cast in entirely-clear plastics (but retained his normal [[Paint operation|paint application]]s) and came with the clear-plastic version of Deluxe Optimus, a mail-away offer from the Japanese ''Tele-V Magazine'' limited to 5000 pieces.
===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[File:Universe2003toy-OverRunBIAB.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Probably one of the least-surprising guys to find in the middle of a multiversal conflict.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, [[2004]])}}</ul>


===Universe===
: Over-Run was [[redeco]]ed as part of a ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "[[market six]]" [[Battle in a Box]] multi-pack along with his larger partner [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)#Universe (2003)|Ultra Magnus]], and the Decepticons [[Treadshot (Universe 2003)#Toys|Treadshot]] and [[Nightbeat (Armada)#Universe (2003)|Nightbeat]].
[[Image:Universe2003toy-OverRunBIAB.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Probably one of the least-surprising guys to find in the middle of a multiversal conflict.]]
*'''Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat''' (Battle in a Box, 2004)


: The Over-Run toy was [[redeco]]ed as part of a "[[Battle in a Box]]" multi-pack along with ''Universe'' Ultra Magnus, ''Universe'' [[Treadshot (Universe 2003)|Treadshot]], and [[Nightbeat (Universe)|Nightbeat]]. This set was only available in "[[market six]]" stores like Kohl's.
: Like Magnus, he is also slightly misassembled: his wings are swapped and thus upside down. Unlike his partner's misassembly, this is easy to fix just by removing them and putting them on correctly… though it may leave the wings a tad loose.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Over-Run/over-run.htm More information on ''Universe'' Over-Run at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Mini-Con/Over-Run/over-run.htm More information on ''Universe'' Over-Run at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
{{--}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
[[File:Over Run Armadacartoon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|The Mini-Con Who Never Was]]
*According to ''[[Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003]]'', Over-Run was planned to appear as Optimus's second partner Mini-Con after Sparkplug, complete with an intriguing storyline. Despite his figurine being released in its early stages and production drawing some episodes featuring Over-Run, he unfortunately never appeared in ''Armada''{{'}}s main story. Over-Run's only appearance in the Unicron Trilogy shows is in the first Japanese title sequence, during his Powerlinx sequence with Optimus, connecting to Prime's back like his Super-Con toy. Over-Run is computer-animated rather than traditionally like the other Mini-Cons.
===Foreign names===
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Surge''' (サージ ''Sāji'')
*''Japanese:'' '''Surge''' (サージ ''Sāji'')
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Over-Run gun mode concept art.jpg|Cartoon gun mode concept art
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 19:43, 27 March 2026

The name or term "Over-Run" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Over-Run (disambiguation).
Over-Run is an Autobot-allied Mini-Con from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Turbo! Scooter! I'll see you avenged!

Over-Run is a Mini-Con from another universe, another Cybertron. Carrying the Mini-Con Matrix, he has fled from Unicron in the hopes of finding a way of defeating the world-devouring monster and saving other Cybertrons from the fate his homeworld suffered. Since then, Over-Run has become something of a sage, integrating himself into his new home and becoming a leading figure among its Mini-Con population. His brilliant mind has brought forth many advances, including the evolution of the Omnicons. As his intellect has grown, Over-Run has shown an increasing affinity with the planet, and he has slowly retreated into its secrets. Optimus Prime worries that his new partner may be slowly losing touch with his fellow Transformers.

Other than his vast capacity for knowledge, several additional attributes aid Over-Run. As a Triple Changer, not only can he transform from robot to jet form, but he can also become a hand-held high-energy photon blaster. He is surprisingly powerful in this mode.

Fiction

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Dreamwave Armada continuity

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Dreamwave Armada comic

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my precious

Over-Run came to this universe after his own was destroyed by Unicron. With himself, he brought the Mini-Con Matrix, an artifact into which all the Mini-Cons of his universe had placed their spark essences. Armada #13 Upon arriving, he immediately set up a beacon which attracted the attention of Autobots and Decepticons alike. Hot Shot and Mirage arrived first but were shot down by Starscream, who attempted to claim Over-Run for himself, seeing him merely as another Mini-Con to be used for battle and not realizing his origins. As Starscream bent over to capture him, though, he was attacked by Galvatron, one of Unicron's heralds who the chaos bringer had sent to destroy Over-Run and the Matrix. Mirage took advantage of Galvatron's distraction with Starscream and cloaked both himself and Over-Run. Believing his quarry to have eluded him, Galvatron left, and Over-Run was brought back to the Autobot base. Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4

He doesn't ever let go of that thing.

When Over-Run arrived, he learned that his appearance in this universe had shunted Optimus Prime into another reality. Over-Run suggested using his inter-dimensional pod to retrieve him, but it was now in the custody of the Decepticons. Over-Run and several other Mini-Cons departed for the Decepticon base at Silver Ridge to retrieve it. Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4 There, they spied on Unicron's other heralds. Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4 After evading them and locating the pod, Over-Run, Sparkplug, and Comettor activated the pod and transported themselves to the dimension of the Cybertron where Optimus Prime was trapped on, which was mere moments away from becoming Unicron's next meal. They located Optimus Prime (as well as Jetfire, who had arrived on this Cybertron as well by jumping into a space bridge portal), and used the Mini-Con Matrix to power up all five of their forms. Optimus Prime and Jetfire combined, and the Mini-Cons linked with them, and they blasted Unicron hard enough to make him notice them before warping back to their universe. Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4

After bringing together all of Earth's Mini-Cons, Over-Run led them through a space bridge portal to Cybertron, where they channeled all of their spark essences through the Mini-Con Matrix, allowing them to defeat Unicron. The End

Over the following years, Over-Run had connected himself directly to Cybertron. He left a device containing the records of the Transformers for Alexis to find, hoping that cooperation between the key players of the future would avert a looming threat. More than Meets the Eye: Armada #3

Energon comic

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Man, bet that stores so much porn.

Over-Run created the Omnicons by nurturing the natural evolution processes on Cybertron. This Evil Reborn He had them trained to learn to access their true potential. Omni-Potent When Optimus Prime was unable to convince the Council that Unicron wasn't destroyed, Over-Run told him how he could interface with Cybertron himself to learn the truth. This Evil Reborn

Energon ceased publication before the story could conclude. The following would have taken place in unpublished issues.

Over-Run tapped into the Hub, where he was treated to a vision of Alpha Quintesson's origins and his need for the Initiator and the Conduit for his plans to bring a Quintesson armada to Cybertron. He confided his fears to Avalon, who was secretly in league with Alpha Quintesson. Doomsday Redux! In a meeting with Alpha Quintesson, the plotting Avalon manipulated a confused and incorporeal Starscream with a set of "deeply encoded files" leading the ghost to the Mini-Con through Cybertron's network. Over-Run detected his arrival and summoned the Omnicons, but they were too late; Starscream arrived before them and Over-Run's building was consumed in an explosion, Armageddon Part 1 killing Over-Run and shattering the Mini-Con Matrix. Armageddon Part 2 But Over-Run endured on, having uploaded himself to Cybertron's core moments before his "death". He informed the Omnicons of their role in defeating the Quintesson invasion. Armageddon Part 5

Cybertron comic

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Wait, what timeline is this, again?

Over-Run spent the 20 years in silence, having uploaded his internal spark into Cybertron; just as Starscream killed his physical form, he managed to complete the upload and integrate his consciousness into the planet. Revelations Part 2 Through this existence, he assisted Vector Prime and Sentinel Maximus in their battle against Dark Scorponok by activating the nearby autoguns at the Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control. Balancing Act, Part 4 He also diverted the inter-universal portal Omega Prime went through after the Universe War to bring him to his Cybertron.

Over-Run made his presence known while the dimension-hopping Autobots tried to find a way to keep the damaged Vector Sigma online. The Mini-Con coordinated efforts to help restore and protect Cybertron. Revelations Part 2 Through his investigation, he discovered that Skyfall shared traits with the ancient combiners depicted on the walls and ceiling of the Energon temple below Cybertron's surface. He also brought Anti-Blaze's plea for assistance in the Mini-Con Civil War to the Autobots. Revelations Part 4 He later contacted Omega Prime during the battle with Unicron to inform him of Cybertron's transformation into Primus. Revelations Part 5 When all was said and done, Over-Run, with Alpha Trion, pledged to assist the Mini-Con Council of Sages in hunting down the remaining Mini-Con insurgents. Revelations Part 6

Cloud

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In the 15-MD Spacetime, Starscream sought out Over-Run's panel, which had been detected somewhere in the jungles of South America. He ran into a version of himself from the Cloud World and the two agreed to hunt down the Mini-Con together. They narrowed down its location to some ruins, where they were ambushed by Autobots from the same world as the strange Starscream. Encounter SARA, who was brought to this world by Cloud Starscream, resonated with the Mini-Con panel, revealing it. However, Cloud Starscream, after failing to acquire the panel for himself, destroyed it. Hammer After the murderer was taken care of, SARA was able to summon Over-Run's lingering soul, and he agreed to become part of SARA's being so that she could access Mini-Con energy and return to her homeworld. Return

Legends World

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Over-Run was among the Mini-Con toys stolen by Megatron in the Legends World. LG-EX Armada Megatron

Toys

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Armada

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  • Optimus Prime (Super-Con Class, 2002)
Available in the third wave of Armada Super-Cons, Over-Run (Surge in Japan) transforms into a Cybertronic starship. As a Mini-Con, he has a Powerlinx socket on his vehicle mode underside (which ends up on his robot mode chest), which allows him to attach to any toy with a Powerlinx-style 5 mm post. Some toys have special Powerlinx posts that activate/unlock gimmicks when a Mini-Con is attached. He also has a third "rifle" mode held by most toys that use 5 mm accessory pegs.
He was only available with the Super-Con Class Optimus Prime figure.
This toy doubles as the Beast Wars: Uprising character Overrun. Run-Over was made using this mold.


  • Crystal Convoy (Lucky Draw figure, October 2003)
"Spark Surge" was cast in entirely clear plastics (but retained his standard paint applications) and came with the clear-plastic version of STD Convoy (Super-Con Class Optimus Prime), a mail-away offer from the Japanese TV Magazine, limited to 5000 pieces.

Universe (2003)

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Probably one of the least-surprising guys to find in the middle of a multiversal conflict.
  • Ultra Magnus with Over-Run vs. Treadshot with Nightbeat (Battle in a Box, 2004)
Over-Run was redecoed as part of a Universe "market six" Battle in a Box multi-pack along with his larger partner Ultra Magnus, and the Decepticons Treadshot and Nightbeat.
Like Magnus, he is also slightly misassembled: his wings are swapped and thus upside down. Unlike his partner's misassembly, this is easy to fix just by removing them and putting them on correctly… though it may leave the wings a tad loose.

Notes

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The Mini-Con Who Never Was
  • According to Legends of the Microns Year Book 2003, Over-Run was planned to appear as Optimus's second partner Mini-Con after Sparkplug, complete with an intriguing storyline. Despite his figurine being released in its early stages and production drawing some episodes featuring Over-Run, he unfortunately never appeared in Armada's main story. Over-Run's only appearance in the Unicron Trilogy shows is in the first Japanese title sequence, during his Powerlinx sequence with Optimus, connecting to Prime's back like his Super-Con toy. Over-Run is computer-animated rather than traditionally like the other Mini-Cons.

Foreign names

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  • Japanese: Surge (サージ Sāji)
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  • Cartoon gun mode concept art
    Cartoon gun mode concept art
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