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{{disambig3.5|the non-screen guy from the 2007 movie franchise|the on-screen guy who debuted in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]''|Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs|other characters by the name}}
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:''Crosshairs is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|Transformers]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''
:''Crosshairs is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''


[[File:AOECrosshairsRender.jpg|upright=1.8|thumb|Move over, Mario...]]
[[File:ReignofStarscream4 Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You call THAT a knife? THIS is a knife!]]
Some might call Autobot armorer and weapons master '''Crosshairs''' overcautious, while others might call him a huge pain in the [[Anatomic euphemism#skidplate|skidplate]], but Crosshairs knows that he controls a vast armory that could be incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. Thus, he sees it as his duty to protect it with his impenetrable filing system and his incessant demands for request forms - in triplicate.
As the armorer and weapons master for the Autobots, '''Crosshairs''' has been making weapons longer than most can remember. Some might call him overcautious, while others might call him a huge pain in the [[Anatomic euphemism#Skidplate|skidplate]], but Crosshairs knows that he controls a vast armory that could be incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. Thus, he sees it as his duty to protect it with his impenetrable filing system and his incessant demands for request forms - in triplicate.<ref>''Transformers'' Scout Class Crosshairs packaging bio</ref>


Should the need to use this powerful arsenal ever arise, Crosshairs is a stickler when it comes to ''how'' all this weaponry should be used. He demands that ''every single'' unit of ammunition be monitored, dislikes it whenever a shot, blast, or discharge goes to waste, and is quite slow when it comes to combat. As a result of this, however, he's an ''extremely'' skilled and precise marksman, and is capable of fighting the fight longer due to his very conservative ammo consumption.
Should the need to use this powerful arsenal ever arise, Crosshairs is a stickler when it comes to ''how'' all this weaponry should be used. He demands that ''every single'' unit of ammunition be monitored, dislikes it whenever a shot, blast, or discharge goes to waste and is quite slow when it comes to combat. As a result of this, however, he's an ''extremely'' skilled and precise marksman, and is capable of fighting the fight longer due to his very conservative ammo consumption.<ref>''Dark of the Moon: Human Alliance'' Basic Class Sergeant Cahnay / Crosshairs packaging bio</ref>
 
However, his recent stint as a paratrooper seems to be ebbing away his overcautious streak.  These days, he's a quick shot, who hits the ground running and makes mincemeat out of Decepticons before they even know what hit them. Crosshairs has also proven to be a bit of a jerk, and is always more concerned about what's in it for him than anything else.  He's even has shown a desire for command during his stint on Earth.  Though he may give you hell for it, Crosshairs will still have your back in the end.


He is sometimes partnered with [[Sergeant Cahnay]].
He is sometimes partnered with [[Sergeant Cahnay]].
{{quote|We're going to save Prime!|quote2=Why should we? What's in it for me?|Crosshairs, always looking out for Number One.}}


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' Movie comics===
===IDW movie comics===
[[Image:ReignofStarscream4 Crosshairs.jpg|right|250px|thumb|You call THAT a knife? THIS is a knife!]]
Many years ago, Crosshairs was a member of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'s [[Science Division]] during the reign of Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. This peaceful existence ended when a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]] was discovered outside the [[Simfur Temple|temple]] of [[Simfur]], and Megatron changed the military's mission of defending [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to open conquest. He listened to Optimus's pleas for them to ignore Megatron's demand and stay out of the fighting. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}  
Many years ago, Crosshairs was a member of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'s [[Science Division]] during the reign of Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. This peaceful existence ended when a [[The Fallen|mysterious relic]] was discovered outside the [[Simfur Temple|temple]] of [[Simfur]], and Megatron changed the military's mission of defending [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to open conquest. He listened to Optimus's pleas for them to ignore Megatron's demand and stay out of the fighting. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2}}
 
When the civil war broke out, Crosshairs, like many scientists, joined Optimus ''Prime's'' new faction, the Autobots. He watched from a distance as the Decepticons launched the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'', and participated in a mission to bring [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s "torch" invention to the Simfur Temple. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} At one point during the war, he fought against [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]. He was present when Optimus Prime revealed his plan to capture the [[AllSpark]], and due to the lack of space on the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'', some Autobots would have to stay behind. Crosshairs was among those who volunteered to stay. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4}}


[[Image:ReignofStarscream5 Crosshairs Armorhide.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Let's do this thang.]]
When the civil war broke out, Crosshairs, like many scientists, joined Optimus ''Prime's'' new faction, the Autobots. He watched from a distance as the Decepticons launched the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'', and participated in a mission to bring [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]'s "torch" invention to the Simfur Temple. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} At one point during the war, he fought against [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]. He was present when Optimus Prime revealed his plan to capture the [[AllSpark]], and due to the lack of space on the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'', some Autobots would have to stay behind. Crosshairs was among those who volunteered to stay. {{Storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}}
Crosshairs was getting ready for a raid on the temple at [[Simfur]] when [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] returned with an unexpected guest: [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]. Crosshairs explained the Autobots' situation to her, then invited her along for the attack. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}}


He entered the frame ax-first. That's pretty awesome.
[[File:ReignofStarscream5 Crosshairs Armorhide.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Let's do this thang.]]
Thousands of years later, Crosshairs teamed with [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] to lead an Autobot underground resistance<ref>''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material</ref> The resistance was getting ready for a raid on the temple at [[Simfur]] when Clocker returned with an unexpected guest: [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]. Crosshairs explained the Autobots' situation to her, then invited her along for the attack. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}} He entered the frame ax-first. That's pretty awesome.


When [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]'s forces betrayed [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] at Simfur, Crosshairs, Clocker, [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]] and Arcee created havoc by destroying the [[replica AllSpark]] cube and fighting the rebel Decepticon forces. He decapitated [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] when the Decepticon had pinned down Armorhide and was about to deliver the killing stroke. He managed to escape with the other Autobots when Dreadwing's starship came crashing down to [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]], destroying the once-magnificent Decepticon city. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}
When [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]'s forces betrayed [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] at Simfur, Crosshairs, Clocker, [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]] and Arcee created havoc by destroying the [[replica AllSpark]] cube and fighting the rebel Decepticon forces. He decapitated [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] when the Decepticon had pinned down Armorhide and was about to deliver the killing stroke. He managed to escape with the other Autobots when Dreadwing's starship came crashing down to [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]], destroying the once-magnificent Decepticon city. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}
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===''Age of Extinction'' film===
==Toys==
{{voiceactor|[[John DiMaggio]] (English), [[Raul Solo]] (Latin American Spanish)}}
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
{{spoiler|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|July 28}}
[[File:TF07-Crosshairs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cross his hairs and hope to die (quickly).]]
Crosshairs was among the Autobots who went into hiding on Earth when [[Harold Attinger]]'s Cemetary Wind began hunting down the Autobots. Crosshairs had joined up with [[Drift (ROTF)|Drift]], [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]], and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and the group remained hidden until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] returned to them. Crosshairs expressed joy and faith when their leader returned, saying he always believed he would. Crosshairs, along with Hound, immediately tried to kill [[Cade Yeager]], [[Tessa Yeager]], and [[Shane Dyson]], but Optimus restrained him, explaining their part in helping protect him from Attinger. He made known his personal desire for leadership, but fell in under Optimus as the seriousness of their situation sunk in.  Crosshairs learned of [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot's]] fate, and joined in the plan for Cade and Shane to infiltrate KSI.
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Crosshairs''' (Scout Class, [[2008]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type [[energon star]]


[[Image:AOECrosshairs.jpg|right|300px|thumb|See? Once again our explosive personality wins the day!]]
: ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)|Transformers]]'' Crosshairs is part of the "AllSpark Power" series of [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] [[Size class|Scout Class]] toys, the fourth wave of Target-exclusive Scouts. He is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series [[Strongarm (Energon)#Toys|Strongarm]] toy, transforming into a Cybertronic jeep. He has a clear-plastic "energon" crane-boom/rifle and spare tire which can combine to form a large axe. His molded Autobot [[insignia|faction symbol]] is unpainted, while he has a [[Sector Seven]] symbol just below.
However, when Cade discovered [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet's]] deactivated head being melted down, Optimus furiously rallied the Autobots into action. Crosshairs gleefully joined in the shooting up of KSI, and was prepared to kill Joshua Joyce, but after a demoralizing speech from the human, Optimus ordered a retreat. The Autobots took to the road with their human allies, and were pursued by [[Galvatron (AOE)|Galvatron]] and [[Stinger (AOE)|Stinger]]. Crosshairs was absent for the ensuing battle against Galvatron, and Optimus and Tessa were captured by [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]. The group made for [[Chicago]], where they snuck aboard Lockdown's vessel. Crosshairs initially refused to take part in the rescue mission, asking what was in it for him, but after some "aggressive negotiation" with Hound, joined in the mission. Crosshairs helped sabotage some of the ship, causing the anchors to release, which the humans used to escape after rescuing Tessa. He warned Hound against messing with alien creatures on the ship, which Hound of course ignored and got face full of goo for it. They soon found the captured Optimus, who instructed them to detach the part of Lockdown's vessel they were on for their own personal use. Crosshairs commandeered an [[Orbital Assault Carrier]], using it to pick up bumblebee and the humans. He flew it through the skies of Chicago, fleeing Lockdowns minions until deciding to enter the fray personally, but not before instructing Cade and Shane on how to use the OAC's weaponry. Crosshairs took on many of Lockdowns henchmen upon para-trooping into the skies, and later exited the battle and regrouped with the others.


Crosshairs was all too happy to leave Earth when Optimus decided they would leave permanently. He remained aboard the ship stolen from Lockdown with Drift and Optimus, but unfortunately their ride off-planet was shot down in Hong Kong by Galvarons drones. Crashing in a nearby valley, Crosshairs decided he'd had enough of being the "underdog" and said the humans deserved what they were going to get before asking Optimus what their next move would be. Crosshairs was both astonished and annoyed that Optimus recruited the aid of the [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobots]], and retreated to the sidelines while Optimus beat some authority into [[Grimlock (AOE)|Grimlock]]. Upon seeing Grimlock's massive dinosaur mode, he backed away in fear. The Dinobots joined up with the Autobots once Optimus "coerced" Grimlock, and Crosshairs mounted [[Scorn (AOE)|Scorn]], though not without a few more grumbles about Optimus' exceptional motivational skills. Crosshairs took on many of the KSI Transformers with Scorn, and they later helped escort the Seed to safety. Lockdown's intervention threw things astray, but the battle saw the Autobots victorious. Crosshairs bid farewell to Scorn after an Autobot victory was secured, dubbing him "Spike", and was assigned to help guard the Yeager family when Optimus departed into space on his own.
: This toy was also sold as a Farmers exclusive in [[New Zealand]].
{{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}


==Toys==
: This figure was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Shattered Glass'' [[Fastback (SG)|Fastback]]. This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2005]]-exclusive [[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]], and fellow [[Transformers (2007 franchise)|live-action movie-verse]] exclusive [[Strongarm (Movie)#Toys|Strongarm]]. The axe mold was separated and used for multiple [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] promotional [[energon weapon]]s, as well as being released in reddish-orange with the Japanese "Wild" redeco of ''Energon'' [[Ironhide (Energon)#EnergonX2Ironhide|Ironhide]].
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie2007 Crosshairs toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cross his hairs and hope to die (quickly).]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Scout, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type [[energon star]]
 
: Crosshairs is part of the "AllSpark Power" series of Target-[[exclusive]] [[Size class|Scout Class]] toys, the fourth wave of Target-exclusive Scouts. He is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' series [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] toy, transforming into a Cybertronic jeep. He has a clear-plastic "energon" crane-boom/rifle and spare tire which can combine to form a large axe. His molded Autobot [[insignia|faction symbol]] is unpainted, while he has a [[Sector Seven]] symbol just below.
 
: This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2005]]-exclusive [[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]], and fellow [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie-verse]] exclusive [[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]]. The axe mold was separated and used for multiple [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] promotional [[energon weapon]]s, as well as being released in reddish-orange with the Japanese "Wild" redeco of ''Energon'' [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Crosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on Crosshairs at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Crosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on Crosshairs at TFU.info]''


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===Dark of the Moon===
===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[Image:DOTM-HA_Crosshairs_SergeantCahnay.jpg|thumb|right|400px|"Xenomorph figure not included"]]
[[File:TF2010 Crosshairs instructions.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|What could Brown have done for you?]]
* '''Sergeant Cahnay / Crosshairs''' (Human Alliance Basic, 2011)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Blue Maximus vs Crosshairs''' (Multi-pack, <s>201?</s>)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:'' Rifle, two [[c joint]] double-barreled blasters
 
: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Human Alliance#Dark of the Moon|Human Alliance Triple Changer]] figures, Crosshairs is a green redeco of [[Thunderhead]] and has two different alternate modes. In spider-tank mode, he has a large turret up top with a seat for any Human Alliance figure to sit at behind the main gun. In "mech" mode, he becomes a bipedal suit of armor for the human figure to fit into. His turret cannon can be detached and [[5mm post|used]] as a hand-held rifle, and he has two small double-barreled blasters that can be mounted on his numerous c joint weapon-mounting bars, including two on the rifle itself. He comes with Sergeant Cahnay, a redeco of [[Sergeant Chaos]].
 
: Similarly to Thunderhead, Crosshairs's [[instructions]] give a different configuration for his robot mode feet than is depicted in his [[stock photography]]. His toes fold down farther to form a trigram foot, complete with a flat section on his tip toes for him to stand on. There is also more of a fixed seat for the human figure in mech mode, as opposed to him just dangling from the cockpit as shown in the stock photo.
 
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Crosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on Crosshairs at TFU.info]''
 
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===Age of Extinction===
:A [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Scout Class [[Rollbar (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Rollbar]], ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' Crosshairs transforms into a SWAT truck of probably-made-up model. He has little to no [[gimmick]]ry whatsoever, with only an [[Automorph Technology|automorphing]] chestplate that swings up when you push the truck cab down onto his back.
====Robots in Disguise====
{{Anchor|PowerBattler}}
[[File:TF2014toy-PowerBattlerCrosshairs.jpg|right|350px|thumb|There Goes his favorite Gun.]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Power Battlers, 2014)


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:This mold was also used to make ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Wideload (ROTF)|Wideload]].


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[[File:HFTD Crosshairs render.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.8|Delivering law enforcement, every day.]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
:Crosshairs would have been available in a two-pack with [[Blue Maximus#Toys|Blue Maximus]], a ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Ransack (ROTF)#Revenge of the Fallen|Ransack]] redeco, but the only information on this set comes from a set of instructions<ref name="instructions">[http://www.hasbro.com/common/documents/dad2d6781c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/397EF68719B9F36910D859C08BE7C63D.pdf Blue Maximus vs Crosshairs instructions on Hasbro.com]</ref> on [[Hasbro]]'s website. Like all ''Transformers'' instructions, they're in black and white, making it impossible to tell how Crosshairs was to be colored. His [[alternate mode]]'s deco was eventually revealed when [[Makoto Ono]] posted his 3D renders for various toys from the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' toy line]] that were (or were intended to be) used as those toys' [[package art]] on TFW2005.<ref name="makoto">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-fan-art/931144-3d-tf-vehicle-modes.html Makoto Ono's 3D renders of 2010 ''Transformers'' toys]</ref>


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====Generations====
[[File:GenerationsAOECrosshairsDeluxe.jpg|right|350px|thumb|"I'm not just the Merc with a Mouth, I'm the sensation with a registration."]]
*'''Crosshairs''' (Deluxe, 2014)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AD06'''
**''Accessories:'' 1 machine gun, 2 pistols/sticky-bombs


:Crosshairs turns into a licensed [[wikipedia:Chevrolet Corvette C7|2014 Chevorolet C7 Corvette Stingray]]. He includes three weapon accessories, characterized by his packaging as "sidearm blasters". One is based on his on-screen submachine gun, and can fit under his vehicle mode, whilst the other two, stored inside his duster coat, are based on sticky-bombs featured in concept art for the character, although they can also be held as pistols (and are depicted this way in all stock photography).
===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:DOTM-HA Crosshairs SergeantCahnay.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sergeant Cahnay / Crosshairs''' (Human Alliance Basic, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Rifle, two [[c joint]] double-barreled blasters


:Most of his car [[kibble]] folds up or splits apart on his back in order to replicate his "duster". However, it does make him into something of a [[shellformer]]. He's usually mistransformed both in-package (so he can fit on package card), and in stock photos (including the one shown on the right). His tailgate sitting directly behind his head can fold down behind him so that it's much less conspicuous and doesn't interfere with his [[light-piping]] gimmick. In addition, he has two rubber flaps (which are also part of his duster) that fold out from inside his doors and connect to his torso. When folded out, these flaps help conceal and integrate some of his leftover kibble.
: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' [[Human Alliance#Dark of the Moon|Human Alliance Triple Changer]] figures, Crosshairs is a green redeco of [[Thunderhead]] and has two different alternate modes. In spider-tank mode, he has a large turret up top with a seat for any Human Alliance figure to sit at behind the main gun. In "mech" mode, he becomes a bipedal suit of armor for the human figure to fit into. His turret cannon can be detached and [[5 mm post|used]] as a hand-held rifle, and he has two small double-barreled blasters that can be mounted on his numerous c joint weapon-mounting bars, including two on the rifle itself. He comes with Sergeant Cahnay, a redeco of [[Sergeant Chaos]].


:Crosshairs was redecoed into ''Age of Extinction'' [[Hot Shot (AOE)|Hot Shot]].
: Similarly to Thunderhead, Crosshairs's [[instructions]] give a different configuration for his robot mode feet than is depicted in his [[stock photography]]. His toes fold down farther to form a trigram foot, complete with a flat section on his tip toes for him to stand on. There is also more of a fixed seat for the human figure in mech mode, as opposed to him just dangling from the cockpit as shown in the stock photo.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Crosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on ''Age of Extinction'' Deluxe Crosshairs at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Crosshairs/crosshairs.htm More information on Crosshairs at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Crosshairs is the Autobots' armorer, who is said to go about his job very meticulously and doesn't like wasting ammo, [[Crosshairs (G1)|just like his Generation 1 namesake]]. Except, y'know, with more giant axes and Triple Changing.
*According to the ''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]'' trade paperback bonus material, Crosshairs was one of the strongest objectors to using drones as soldiers until the Decepticons strengthened their forces with drones.
* While Crosshairs' ''Dark of the Moon'' packaging [[bio]] offers no real hints that he's the same character as the 2007 ''Transformers'' toy, it's still made clear from his [[Tech Spec]] numbers, which are exactly the same.


==Notes==
==References==
* Crosshairs is the Autobots' armorer, who is said to go about his job very meticulously and doesn't like wasting ammo, [[Crosshairs (G1)|just like his Generation 1 namesake]].
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[[Category: Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Human Alliance]]
[[Category: Dark of the Moon Autobots]]
[[Category:Mechanical suits]]
[[Category: Sector Seven]]
[[Category:Movie Autobots]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]<!-- Defiance -->
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 13 November 2025

This article is about the non-screen guy from the 2007 movie franchise. For the on-screen guy who debuted in Age of Extinction, see Crosshairs (AOE). For other characters by the name, see Crosshairs (disambiguation).
Crosshairs is an Autobot from the Transformers portion of the movie continuity family.
You call THAT a knife? THIS is a knife!

As the armorer and weapons master for the Autobots, Crosshairs has been making weapons longer than most can remember. Some might call him overcautious, while others might call him a huge pain in the skidplate, but Crosshairs knows that he controls a vast armory that could be incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. Thus, he sees it as his duty to protect it with his impenetrable filing system and his incessant demands for request forms - in triplicate.[1]

Should the need to use this powerful arsenal ever arise, Crosshairs is a stickler when it comes to how all this weaponry should be used. He demands that every single unit of ammunition be monitored, dislikes it whenever a shot, blast, or discharge goes to waste and is quite slow when it comes to combat. As a result of this, however, he's an extremely skilled and precise marksman, and is capable of fighting the fight longer due to his very conservative ammo consumption.[2]

He is sometimes partnered with Sergeant Cahnay.

Fiction

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IDW movie comics

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Many years ago, Crosshairs was a member of Optimus's Science Division during the reign of Protector Megatron. This peaceful existence ended when a mysterious relic was discovered outside the temple of Simfur, and Megatron changed the military's mission of defending Cybertron to open conquest. He listened to Optimus's pleas for them to ignore Megatron's demand and stay out of the fighting. Defiance #2

When the civil war broke out, Crosshairs, like many scientists, joined Optimus Prime's new faction, the Autobots. He watched from a distance as the Decepticons launched the Nemesis, and participated in a mission to bring Sentinel Prime's "torch" invention to the Simfur Temple. Foundation #3 At one point during the war, he fought against Thundercracker. He was present when Optimus Prime revealed his plan to capture the AllSpark, and due to the lack of space on the Ark, some Autobots would have to stay behind. Crosshairs was among those who volunteered to stay. Defiance #4

Let's do this thang.

Thousands of years later, Crosshairs teamed with Clocker to lead an Autobot underground resistance[3] The resistance was getting ready for a raid on the temple at Simfur when Clocker returned with an unexpected guest: Arcee. Crosshairs explained the Autobots' situation to her, then invited her along for the attack. The Reign of Starscream #4 He entered the frame ax-first. That's pretty awesome.

When Dreadwing's forces betrayed Starscream at Simfur, Crosshairs, Clocker, Armorhide and Arcee created havoc by destroying the replica AllSpark cube and fighting the rebel Decepticon forces. He decapitated Ramjet when the Decepticon had pinned down Armorhide and was about to deliver the killing stroke. He managed to escape with the other Autobots when Dreadwing's starship came crashing down to Trypticon, destroying the once-magnificent Decepticon city. The Reign of Starscream #5

Toys

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Transformers (2007)

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Cross his hairs and hope to die (quickly).
  • Crosshairs (Scout Class, 2008)
  • Accessories: Crane boom/rifle, spare tire halves, Autobot-type energon star
Transformers Crosshairs is part of the "AllSpark Power" series of Target-exclusive Scout Class toys, the fourth wave of Target-exclusive Scouts. He is a redeco of the Energon series Strongarm toy, transforming into a Cybertronic jeep. He has a clear-plastic "energon" crane-boom/rifle and spare tire which can combine to form a large axe. His molded Autobot faction symbol is unpainted, while he has a Sector Seven symbol just below.
This toy was also sold as a Farmers exclusive in New Zealand.
This figure was later repurposed as Shattered Glass Fastback. This mold was also used to make the BotCon 2005-exclusive Fallback, and fellow live-action movie-verse exclusive Strongarm. The axe mold was separated and used for multiple Takara promotional energon weapons, as well as being released in reddish-orange with the Japanese "Wild" redeco of Energon Ironhide.


Energon mold: Strongarm
  • Hasbro:
  • 3H Productions:
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Transformers (2010)

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What could Brown have done for you?
  • Blue Maximus vs Crosshairs (Multi-pack, 201?)
A redeco of Revenge of the Fallen Scout Class Rollbar, Transformers Crosshairs transforms into a SWAT truck of probably-made-up model. He has little to no gimmickry whatsoever, with only an automorphing chestplate that swings up when you push the truck cab down onto his back.
This mold was also used to make Revenge of the Fallen Wideload.
Delivering law enforcement, every day.
Crosshairs would have been available in a two-pack with Blue Maximus, a Revenge of the Fallen Ransack redeco, but the only information on this set comes from a set of instructions[4] on Hasbro's website. Like all Transformers instructions, they're in black and white, making it impossible to tell how Crosshairs was to be colored. His alternate mode's deco was eventually revealed when Makoto Ono posted his 3D renders for various toys from the 2010 Transformers toy line that were (or were intended to be) used as those toys' package art on TFW2005.[5]
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.
Your bargaining posture is highly dubious.

Proceed on your way to oblivion.
This item has been canceled, with no current plans for release.


Dark of the Moon

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  • Sergeant Cahnay / Crosshairs (Human Alliance Basic, 2011)
  • Accessories: Rifle, two c joint double-barreled blasters
Part of the fourth wave of Dark of the Moon Human Alliance Triple Changer figures, Crosshairs is a green redeco of Thunderhead and has two different alternate modes. In spider-tank mode, he has a large turret up top with a seat for any Human Alliance figure to sit at behind the main gun. In "mech" mode, he becomes a bipedal suit of armor for the human figure to fit into. His turret cannon can be detached and used as a hand-held rifle, and he has two small double-barreled blasters that can be mounted on his numerous c joint weapon-mounting bars, including two on the rifle itself. He comes with Sergeant Cahnay, a redeco of Sergeant Chaos.
Similarly to Thunderhead, Crosshairs's instructions give a different configuration for his robot mode feet than is depicted in his stock photography. His toes fold down farther to form a trigram foot, complete with a flat section on his tip toes for him to stand on. There is also more of a fixed seat for the human figure in mech mode, as opposed to him just dangling from the cockpit as shown in the stock photo.

Notes

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  • Crosshairs is the Autobots' armorer, who is said to go about his job very meticulously and doesn't like wasting ammo, just like his Generation 1 namesake. Except, y'know, with more giant axes and Triple Changing.
  • According to the The Reign of Starscream trade paperback bonus material, Crosshairs was one of the strongest objectors to using drones as soldiers until the Decepticons strengthened their forces with drones.
  • While Crosshairs' Dark of the Moon packaging bio offers no real hints that he's the same character as the 2007 Transformers toy, it's still made clear from his Tech Spec numbers, which are exactly the same.

References

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  1. ↑ Transformers Scout Class Crosshairs packaging bio
  2. ↑ Dark of the Moon: Human Alliance Basic Class Sergeant Cahnay / Crosshairs packaging bio
  3. ↑ The Reign of Starscream trade paperback bonus material
  4. ↑ Blue Maximus vs Crosshairs instructions on Hasbro.com
  5. ↑ Makoto Ono's 3D renders of 2010 Transformers toys
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