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'''Oiler''', leader of the [[Metro Squad]], is an oil addict—in reverse. Determined to preserve energy at all costs, he under-fuels himself to conserve energy, and thus runs dry in precarious situations. His squadmates think this is just the result of his ceaseless efforts to protect the innocent, though Oiler does use his above-average intelligence to hide the truth from them, rationalizing away as he does. However, his actions are beginning to take a toll on his functions.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' #4</ref> | '''Oiler''', leader of the [[Metro Squad]], is an oil addict—in reverse. Determined to preserve energy at all costs, he under-fuels himself to conserve energy, and thus runs dry in precarious situations. His squadmates think this is just the result of his ceaseless efforts to protect the innocent, though Oiler does use his above-average intelligence to hide the truth from them, rationalizing away as he does. However, his actions are beginning to take a toll on his functions.<ref>''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' #4</ref> | ||
His [[combiner]] partner on the Metro Squad is [[Slide]]. | His [[combiner]] partner on the Metro Squad is [[Slide]]. In some universes, Oiler is [[Female Transformer|female]], but oddly enough ''not'' in the universes where Slide is also a lady. | ||
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The new recruits got their first taste of real action when they were sent to [[Mexico City]] with [[Aileron]] in the hopes of locating a cache of recovered Cybertronian technology. They discovered that an anti-Transformer mob had set up a protest that had quickly turned into a riot. When a human protester shot [[Midnight Express]] with a weapon of Cybertronian origin, Optimus summoned reinforcements. While [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Soundwave]], [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]], and [[Jazz (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jazz]] saved the day, the new meat watched in awe. Back aboard [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Autobot City]], the assembled colonists continued to laud the myriad deeds of Optimus; Oiler mentioned that he would follow Optimus no matter where the Prime travelled. Their combined hero-worship managed to annoy even Aileron. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} | The new recruits got their first taste of real action when they were sent to [[Mexico City]] with [[Aileron]] in the hopes of locating a cache of recovered Cybertronian technology. They discovered that an anti-Transformer mob had set up a protest that had quickly turned into a riot. When a human protester shot [[Midnight Express]] with a weapon of Cybertronian origin, Optimus summoned reinforcements. While [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Soundwave]], [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]], and [[Jazz (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Jazz]] saved the day, the new meat watched in awe. Back aboard [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Autobot City]], the assembled colonists continued to laud the myriad deeds of Optimus; Oiler mentioned that he would follow Optimus no matter where the Prime travelled. Their combined hero-worship managed to annoy even Aileron. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} | ||
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During the [[Grand Uprising]], Oiler was a squad commander in the [[74th Division]] under [[Erector]]'s leadership in contested [[Tesarus (polity)|Tesarus]]. Faced with the inevitable advance of the [[Resistance]]-allied [[Pack]], she ordered [[Strikedown]] and the rest of her squad to dig in before the Pack arrived. {{storylink|Derailment}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
Revision as of 05:08, 31 December 2016
- Oiler is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Oiler, leader of the Metro Squad, is an oil addict—in reverse. Determined to preserve energy at all costs, he under-fuels himself to conserve energy, and thus runs dry in precarious situations. His squadmates think this is just the result of his ceaseless efforts to protect the innocent, though Oiler does use his above-average intelligence to hide the truth from them, rationalizing away as he does. However, his actions are beginning to take a toll on his functions.[1]
His combiner partner on the Metro Squad is Slide. In some universes, Oiler is female, but oddly enough not in the universes where Slide is also a lady.
Fiction
IDW Generation 1 Continuity
Oiler and his twin sister Slide were Devisiens who joined the Autobots on Earth after the Ore-13 crisis. The twins were excited to be working alongside Optimus Prime, and like the other recently-arrived colonists they began wearing mouthplates to emulate what they percieved as a holy figure.
The new recruits got their first taste of real action when they were sent to Mexico City with Aileron in the hopes of locating a cache of recovered Cybertronian technology. They discovered that an anti-Transformer mob had set up a protest that had quickly turned into a riot. When a human protester shot Midnight Express with a weapon of Cybertronian origin, Optimus summoned reinforcements. While Soundwave, Arcee, and Jazz saved the day, the new meat watched in awe. Back aboard Autobot City, the assembled colonists continued to laud the myriad deeds of Optimus; Oiler mentioned that he would follow Optimus no matter where the Prime travelled. Their combined hero-worship managed to annoy even Aileron. To Walk Among the Chosen
Beast Wars: Uprising
During the Grand Uprising, Oiler was a squad commander in the 74th Division under Erector's leadership in contested Tesarus. Faced with the inevitable advance of the Resistance-allied Pack, she ordered Strikedown and the rest of her squad to dig in before the Pack arrived. Derailment
Toys
Generation 1
- Metro Squad (Micromaster Combiner Squad, 1990)
- Oiler transforms into a trailer truck that is intended to be the front half of a blue and white tanker truck that he forms with his combiner partner Slide. He can, of course, combine with any other Micromaster Combiner to form a new vehicle, as well as connect to any Micromaster Combiner Transport. Oiler was only available in a six-pack with his squadmates Slide, Power Run, Roadburner, Strikedown, and Wheel Blaze.
Return of Convoy
- Fire Tanker W Team (Micro Trailer W Team, 1991)
- Japanese ID number: C-365
- Accessories: Micro Trailer #5
- In Japan, Oiler came as part of the Fire Tanker W Team with Slide, Wheelblaze, and Roadburner. All four components were identical to their Hasbro releases. The group also came with Micro Trailer #5.
Notes
Foreign names
- Japanese: Oiler (オイラー Oirā)
- French: Aéro (Canada)
- Italian: Pluton
