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:''Powerdive is a [[Decepticon|Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 2|Generation 2]] portion of the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].'' | |||
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<div style="text-align: center;">'''Have you seen me?'''</div> | |||
[[Soon-silhouette.jpg|<img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/3/37/Soon-silhouette.jpg/150px-Soon-silhouette.jpg" width="150" height="214" border="0" />]]<br /> | |||
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'''Powerdive''' can detect an [[Autobot|Autobot]] from a hundred miles away, giving him ample opportunity to figure the best approach to take them by surprise and take them apart with his flying rotor blades. A heavily-armed warrior, Powerdive can rain down death on his opponents, or engage them in close combat. Either way, he is a no-nonsense fighter, ready and able to brutally tear through any obstacle. | |||
:''European market name'': '''Blade''' | :''European market name'': '''Blade''' | ||
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===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
====Generation 2==== | ====Generation 2==== | ||
Powerdive was one of several new warriors created by the Decepticons after their defeat on [[Klo|Klo]]. While [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] designed these new warriors and conceived the plan of stealing the [[Creation Matrix|Creation Matrix]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], it was [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who actually carried out the plot. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness|The Gathering Darkness}} Powerdive leapt into action alongside his fellow [[Rotor Force|Rotor Force]] and [[Laser Rod|Laser Rod]] members on [[Tykos|Tykos]], moon of [[E'Brutoc|E'Brutoc]], in order to acquire the metal-reinforcing gas known as [[Rheanimum|rheanimum]]. The Decepticons ripped through the opposition and took the gas for themselves. {{storylink|New Dawn|New Dawn}} | |||
Despite their new powers, Powerdive and his ilk did little to turn the tide against the G2 [[Cybertronian Empire|Cybertronian Empire]], and so Megatron was forced to make an alliance with the Autobots for mutual preservation. Powerdive made several appearances among the unified army, and was present for the final conflict on Earth with [[Jhiaxus|Jhiaxus]] and the [[Swarm|Swarm]]. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!|A Rage in Heaven!}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 2=== | ===Generation 2=== | ||
[[Image:G2 powerdive toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Comes with cherry or licorice-flavored rotors.]] | |||
*'''Powerdive''' (Rotor Force, 1994) | *'''Powerdive''' (Rotor Force, 1994) | ||
*''Accessories'': Helicopter rotor, 2 rotor discs | |||
: Powerdive transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes | : Powerdive transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|Boeing-McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache assault helicopter]]. As a [[Rotor Force|Rotor Force]] toy, his hand-wound rotor assembly can launch plastic flying discs in vehicle and robot mode; the prop/engine portion becoming a hand-held weapon for robot mode. | ||
: He came with two rotor discs, in case you lost one (considering how well they fly, good idea). Early releases of Powerdive and his partner [[Ransack (G2)|Ransack]] came with black-plastic rotor discs, but this was changed to red after a short while. The black-rotor version is much more uncommon. | : He came with two rotor discs, in case you lost one (considering how well they fly, good idea). Early releases of Powerdive and his partner [[Ransack (G2)|Ransack]] came with black-plastic rotor discs, but this was changed to red after a short while. The black-rotor version is much more uncommon. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Powerdive/powerdive.htm Powerdive at TFU.info] | *[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Powerdive/powerdive.htm Powerdive at TFU.info] | ||
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Revision as of 07:22, 19 March 2009
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<td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"><div style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;">
<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> This article is in need of images.
</div><small>Specifics: Package art; fictional appearances</small>
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- Powerdive is a Decepticon from the Generation 2 portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
<div style="border: 1px solid black; float: right; width: 150px; padding: 5px; margin: 5px;background:white;"> <div style="text-align: center;">Have you seen me?</div> <img alt="" src="/w2/images2/thumb/3/37/Soon-silhouette.jpg/150px-Soon-silhouette.jpg" width="150" height="214" border="0" /><br /> <sub>This character needs some sort of visual representation. If you have one, please replace this.</sub>
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Powerdive can detect an Autobot from a hundred miles away, giving him ample opportunity to figure the best approach to take them by surprise and take them apart with his flying rotor blades. A heavily-armed warrior, Powerdive can rain down death on his opponents, or engage them in close combat. Either way, he is a no-nonsense fighter, ready and able to brutally tear through any obstacle.
- European market name: Blade
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Generation 2
Powerdive was one of several new warriors created by the Decepticons after their defeat on Klo. While Bludgeon designed these new warriors and conceived the plan of stealing the Creation Matrix from Optimus Prime, it was Megatron who actually carried out the plot. The Gathering Darkness Powerdive leapt into action alongside his fellow Rotor Force and Laser Rod members on Tykos, moon of E'Brutoc, in order to acquire the metal-reinforcing gas known as rheanimum. The Decepticons ripped through the opposition and took the gas for themselves. New Dawn
Despite their new powers, Powerdive and his ilk did little to turn the tide against the G2 Cybertronian Empire, and so Megatron was forced to make an alliance with the Autobots for mutual preservation. Powerdive made several appearances among the unified army, and was present for the final conflict on Earth with Jhiaxus and the Swarm. A Rage in Heaven!
Toys
Generation 2
- Powerdive (Rotor Force, 1994)
- Accessories: Helicopter rotor, 2 rotor discs
- Powerdive transforms into a Boeing-McDonnell-Douglas AH-64 Apache assault helicopter. As a Rotor Force toy, his hand-wound rotor assembly can launch plastic flying discs in vehicle and robot mode; the prop/engine portion becoming a hand-held weapon for robot mode.
- He came with two rotor discs, in case you lost one (considering how well they fly, good idea). Early releases of Powerdive and his partner Ransack came with black-plastic rotor discs, but this was changed to red after a short while. The black-rotor version is much more uncommon.
Trivia
- Transformers Generation 2 #7 and #12 mis-spelled his name as "Powerdrive".
