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:''Fowler's V-tol is a jet from the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | :''Fowler's V-tol is a jet from the [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Prime'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | ||
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'''Fowler's V-tol''' is a high-tech classified aircraft stuffed with technology, including some [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] had the Autobots provide. As a V-tol, it's capable of hovering so he can use its impressive array of weaponry on unsuspecting stationary targets. It's even solid enough to remain intact when shot down. The only drawback is that it's a popular choice of new [[alternate mode]] for [[Decepticon]]s, much to Fowler's dismay. | '''Fowler's V-tol''' is a high-tech classified aircraft stuffed with technology, including some [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] had the Autobots provide. As a V-tol, it's capable of hovering so he can use its impressive array of weaponry on unsuspecting stationary targets. It's even solid enough to remain intact when shot down. The only drawback is that it's a popular choice of new [[alternate mode]] for [[Decepticon]]s, much to Fowler's dismay. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Prime'' cartoon=== | ===''Prime'' cartoon=== | ||
Fowler had [[Ratchet ( | Fowler had [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] modify the air pressure regulators so he could fly it without a flight suit. {{storylink|Grill (episode)|Grill}} He was flying the jet when he intercepted chatter about possible alien technology and was drawn to the area of a battle involving [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]]. Unfortunately, the Decepticon took the opportunity to [[scanning|scan]] Fowler's V-tol as an alt mode and engaged the agent in aerial combat. Fowler managed to evade the heat-seeking missiles fired at him by Skyquake, and caught Bumblebee after the [[Autobot]] severely damaged Skyquake's systems. {{storylink|Masters & Students}} | ||
Fowler was transporting the [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System| | Fowler was transporting the [[Dynamic Nuclear Generation System|Dingus]] in the V-tol when he was shot down by [[MECH]]. The plane survived the crash landing, but Fowler had to find alternate transport. {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}} He used the V-tol again when [[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]] and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] arrived on [[Earth]] near [[Omaha]]. While it allowed him to send video to the Autobots and update them on events, the outnumbered Decepticon took the opportunity to scan his jet and retreat. Fowler later followed the Autobots back to base to chew Wheeljack out. {{storylink|Loose Cannons}} | ||
Following the destruction of the Autobot base, Fowler and [[June Darby]] used the jet to rendezvous with the surviving Autobots. {{storylink|Prey (episode)|Prey}} By this time, the aircraft had been moved into production and dubbed the [[Skystriker (G.I. Joe)|Skystriker]]. Fowler led a squadron of the jets into battle against [[Darkmount (Earth)|Darkmount]] once the fortress's [[fusion cannon]]s had been disabled. The barrage of missiles they unleashed successfully brought down the Decepticon fortress. {{storylink|Rebellion (Prime)|Rebellion}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Its design is based on a {{w|F-35 Lightning II|Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II}} which is also a {{w|VTOL}} in real life. | |||
*In "[[Optimus Under Threat]]", Fowler notes that his jet doesn't have heat-seeking missiles. | *In "[[Optimus Under Threat]]", Fowler notes that his jet doesn't have heat-seeking missiles. | ||
*In the closed beta of [[Transformers Universe (Jagex)|Transformers Universe]], [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]] had a jet that looked extremely similar to Fowler's V-tol that appeared to have crash landed. However in later updates, Central City was altered and the jet was replaced with a downed {{w|Boeing CH-47 Chinook}}. On the side of the helicopter in small writing is the word "Freeman", further indicating [[General Freeman]] was intended to replace Fowler in the game. | |||
[[Category:Aircraft]] | [[Category:Aircraft]] | ||
[[Category:Prime | [[Category:Prime vehicles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:30, 8 February 2026
- Fowler's V-tol is a jet from the Prime cartoon portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Fowler's V-tol is a high-tech classified aircraft stuffed with technology, including some Agent Fowler had the Autobots provide. As a V-tol, it's capable of hovering so he can use its impressive array of weaponry on unsuspecting stationary targets. It's even solid enough to remain intact when shot down. The only drawback is that it's a popular choice of new alternate mode for Decepticons, much to Fowler's dismay.
Fiction
[edit]Prime cartoon
[edit]Fowler had Ratchet modify the air pressure regulators so he could fly it without a flight suit. Grill He was flying the jet when he intercepted chatter about possible alien technology and was drawn to the area of a battle involving Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Skyquake. Unfortunately, the Decepticon took the opportunity to scan Fowler's V-tol as an alt mode and engaged the agent in aerial combat. Fowler managed to evade the heat-seeking missiles fired at him by Skyquake, and caught Bumblebee after the Autobot severely damaged Skyquake's systems. Masters & Students
Fowler was transporting the Dingus in the V-tol when he was shot down by MECH. The plane survived the crash landing, but Fowler had to find alternate transport. Convoy He used the V-tol again when Wheeljack and Dreadwing arrived on Earth near Omaha. While it allowed him to send video to the Autobots and update them on events, the outnumbered Decepticon took the opportunity to scan his jet and retreat. Fowler later followed the Autobots back to base to chew Wheeljack out. Loose Cannons
Following the destruction of the Autobot base, Fowler and June Darby used the jet to rendezvous with the surviving Autobots. Prey By this time, the aircraft had been moved into production and dubbed the Skystriker. Fowler led a squadron of the jets into battle against Darkmount once the fortress's fusion cannons had been disabled. The barrage of missiles they unleashed successfully brought down the Decepticon fortress. Rebellion
Notes
[edit]- Its design is based on a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II which is also a VTOL in real life.
- In "Optimus Under Threat", Fowler notes that his jet doesn't have heat-seeking missiles.
- In the closed beta of Transformers Universe, Central City had a jet that looked extremely similar to Fowler's V-tol that appeared to have crash landed. However in later updates, Central City was altered and the jet was replaced with a downed Boeing CH-47 Chinook. On the side of the helicopter in small writing is the word "Freeman", further indicating General Freeman was intended to replace Fowler in the game.
