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:''Bugly is a [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. | :''Bugly is a [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. | ||
Bugly is | |||
'''Bugly''' functions only to control and dominate others. As a strategist, he relishes in giving orders and commanding his fellow Decepticons to carry out his bidding. He is also one of the few know modern practitioners of [[Circuit-Su]], which teaches martial artists of the [[Allspark]] that connects all energy in Transformer life-sparks, and how to tap into that energy. Bugly believes in the conservation of energy principle -- by drawing greater amounts of power from his spark through discipline, he thinks that this is limiting the amount of energy available for all other Cybertronians. This is the ultimate form of domination for Bugly, and he works tirelessly to cultivate his mental abilities at the expense of others. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel Comics=== | ===Marvel Comics=== | ||
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After commandeering a genetics research lab on Earth, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] was able to recreate and perfect the science of Pretender shells using synthoplasmic chambers constructed by him and [[Vorath]]. Bugly was one of six Decepticon volunteers transformed by the process into new Pretenders. {{Storylink|Pretender to the Throne!}} | |||
When Scorponok's Decepticons were forced into combat with [[Ratbat]]'s crew, Bugly found himself facing off against [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. The teleporting [[Seeker]] proved a difficult target until Bugly concentrated on predicting the pattern of his "jumps", and caught Skywarp with a blast of photon fire while he was re-materializing. {{Storylink|Cold War}} | |||
===Dreamwave Comics=== | |||
During the Dark Ages, Bugly was part of the [[Chaos Trinity]] alongside [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and [[Mindwipe]], seeking to expand their personal power through dark rites and mysticism. They were contacted by the [[Fallen]], who offered the Trinity great power in exchange for their servitude. They assisted him in acquiring four unique sparks known as the Angles of Dissolution for a dark ritual, but were all defeated before the ritual could be completed. | |||
==Toys== | |||
*'''Bugly''' (Pretender, 1988) | |||
:Bugly transforms into a hoverjet. His outer [[Pretender]] Shell resembles a huge bipedal insect, with large compound eyes. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Bugly/bugly.htm Bugly at TFU.info] | * [http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Bugly/bugly.htm Bugly at TFU.info] | ||
[[Category:Decepticons]] | [[Category:Decepticons]] | ||
[[Category:Martial artists]] | |||
[[Category:Pretenders]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div> | [[Category:Pretenders]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div> | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 1 July 2007
- Bugly is a Decepticon Pretender in the Generation 1 continuity family.
Bugly functions only to control and dominate others. As a strategist, he relishes in giving orders and commanding his fellow Decepticons to carry out his bidding. He is also one of the few know modern practitioners of Circuit-Su, which teaches martial artists of the Allspark that connects all energy in Transformer life-sparks, and how to tap into that energy. Bugly believes in the conservation of energy principle -- by drawing greater amounts of power from his spark through discipline, he thinks that this is limiting the amount of energy available for all other Cybertronians. This is the ultimate form of domination for Bugly, and he works tirelessly to cultivate his mental abilities at the expense of others.
Fiction
Marvel Comics
After commandeering a genetics research lab on Earth, Scorponok was able to recreate and perfect the science of Pretender shells using synthoplasmic chambers constructed by him and Vorath. Bugly was one of six Decepticon volunteers transformed by the process into new Pretenders. Pretender to the Throne!
When Scorponok's Decepticons were forced into combat with Ratbat's crew, Bugly found himself facing off against Skywarp. The teleporting Seeker proved a difficult target until Bugly concentrated on predicting the pattern of his "jumps", and caught Skywarp with a blast of photon fire while he was re-materializing. Cold War
Dreamwave Comics
During the Dark Ages, Bugly was part of the Chaos Trinity alongside Bludgeon and Mindwipe, seeking to expand their personal power through dark rites and mysticism. They were contacted by the Fallen, who offered the Trinity great power in exchange for their servitude. They assisted him in acquiring four unique sparks known as the Angles of Dissolution for a dark ritual, but were all defeated before the ritual could be completed.
Toys
- Bugly (Pretender, 1988)
- Bugly transforms into a hoverjet. His outer Pretender Shell resembles a huge bipedal insect, with large compound eyes.
