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{{disambig2|the Generation 1 drones|the movieverse individual/drones|Dropkick (Movie)}} | |||
:''Dropkick drones are [[Decepticon]]s from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | |||
: | [[File:Transport-drones-robot.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Don't make fun of their giant novelty earmuffs.]] | ||
[[ | '''Dropkick''' transport drones seemingly played a key role in the early days of the war launched by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. Transforming from robots into Cybertronic flat bed trucks, they were used during energy raids both to transport [[warrior]]s and to carry away the stolen fuel. | ||
'''Transport | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | |||
[[File:Transport-drone-vehicle.jpg|left|thumb|Pizza's here!]] | |||
Nine million years ago Megatron approached a dockside warehouse, workplace of a young [[Autobot]] named [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Orion Pax]], along with a fleet of his transport drones. After initially claiming he was simply looking for a place to "store his wares", once told that the site only stored energy, he dropped this pretense, and at his signal both transport drones and warriors transformed. After personally blasting both Orion and his girlfriend [[Elita One (G1)|Ariel]], he ordered the warriors to terminate the warehouse's [[Dion (G1)|other workers]]. | |||
Sometime later, while the warriors engaged [[Guardian robot]]s and the newly-arrived [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], the transport drones prepared to remove the stored energy from the warehouse. What they didn't count on, however, was the presence of some [[Aerialbot (G1)|time travelers]] determined to stop them at any cost. Their exit blocked by some of the warriors, these five heroes nonetheless risked their own lives and detonated the stockpiles, thereby destroying the warehouse. {{storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}} | |||
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===''Wings Universe''=== | |||
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A group of [[Elite Guard]]smen were searching for [[Shadowcaster]]'s base when [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] spotted a suspicious truck carrying large crates. One of the crates was knocked off as the truck rounded a corner, and the unlucky warrior was left to face the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] on his own. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}} | |||
===''Beast Wars: Uprising''=== | |||
[[File:BWU-IdentityPolitics-title.jpg|right|thumb|]] | |||
[[ | Dropkick-model [[Terrorbot]]s were used by [[Dynamic Energon Distilleries]] to haul cargo and energon to different locations. [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth]] and [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] re-appropriated the DED fleet to steal the plant's energon when they broke away to start their criminal enterprise. A covertly-purchased warehouse now full of energon was enough to get the [[Darksyder]]s started. {{storylink|Identity Politics}} | ||
Years later, Gnashteeth (now Megatron) used the Dropkick drones in a trap to snare his rival [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]]. Posed as statues in Megatron's private residence, Cryotek's invading gang had no idea they were surrounded until the Dropkicks activated and tore through the [[Minion of Unicron (BWU)|Minions of Unicron]]. {{storylink|Not All Megatrons}} | |||
===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''=== | |||
Several transport drones deployed to fight back against [[Gozer]] but were ultimately destroyed by the interdimensional invader in the guise of a giant [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The transport drones of the Generation 1 cartoon had no specific name of their own for over 30 years until ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' named them "Dropkicks" in [[homage]] to the movieverse drones of the same name from the [[Transformers The Game (console)|2007 console game]]. | |||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Japanese:'' '''Yusō Robot''' (輸送ロボット ''Yusō Robotto'', "Transport Robot") | *''Japanese:'' '''Yusō Robot''' (輸送ロボット ''Yusō Robotto'', "Transport Robot") | ||
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Transformers]] | |||
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]] | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 drones]] | [[Category:Generation 1 drones]] | ||
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]] | [[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]] | ||
[[Category:Quintesson servant races]] | |||
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]] | [[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:46, 28 July 2025
| This article is about the Generation 1 drones. For the movieverse individual/drones, see Dropkick (Movie). |
- Dropkick drones are Decepticons from the cartoon portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Dropkick transport drones seemingly played a key role in the early days of the war launched by Megatron. Transforming from robots into Cybertronic flat bed trucks, they were used during energy raids both to transport warriors and to carry away the stolen fuel.
Fiction
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]
Nine million years ago Megatron approached a dockside warehouse, workplace of a young Autobot named Orion Pax, along with a fleet of his transport drones. After initially claiming he was simply looking for a place to "store his wares", once told that the site only stored energy, he dropped this pretense, and at his signal both transport drones and warriors transformed. After personally blasting both Orion and his girlfriend Ariel, he ordered the warriors to terminate the warehouse's other workers.
Sometime later, while the warriors engaged Guardian robots and the newly-arrived Optimus Prime, the transport drones prepared to remove the stored energy from the warehouse. What they didn't count on, however, was the presence of some time travelers determined to stop them at any cost. Their exit blocked by some of the warriors, these five heroes nonetheless risked their own lives and detonated the stockpiles, thereby destroying the warehouse. War Dawn
Wings Universe
[edit]A group of Elite Guardsmen were searching for Shadowcaster's base when Onslaught spotted a suspicious truck carrying large crates. One of the crates was knocked off as the truck rounded a corner, and the unlucky warrior was left to face the Combaticons on his own. The Coming Storm: Part 3
Beast Wars: Uprising
[edit]
Dropkick-model Terrorbots were used by Dynamic Energon Distilleries to haul cargo and energon to different locations. Gnashteeth and Scorponok re-appropriated the DED fleet to steal the plant's energon when they broke away to start their criminal enterprise. A covertly-purchased warehouse now full of energon was enough to get the Darksyders started. Identity Politics
Years later, Gnashteeth (now Megatron) used the Dropkick drones in a trap to snare his rival Cryotek. Posed as statues in Megatron's private residence, Cryotek's invading gang had no idea they were surrounded until the Dropkicks activated and tore through the Minions of Unicron. Not All Megatrons
Transformers/Ghostbusters
[edit]Several transport drones deployed to fight back against Gozer but were ultimately destroyed by the interdimensional invader in the guise of a giant Starscream. Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2
Notes
[edit]- The transport drones of the Generation 1 cartoon had no specific name of their own for over 30 years until Beast Wars: Uprising named them "Dropkicks" in homage to the movieverse drones of the same name from the 2007 console game.
Foreign names
[edit]- Japanese: Yusō Robot (輸送ロボット Yusō Robotto, "Transport Robot")
