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:''Betatron is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Betatron is an [[Autobot]] [[Combiner]] from the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''


[[File:CWart-Betatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|"I’m not Computron, I’m my original character, Betatron!"]]
[[File:CWart-Betatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.7|"I’m not Computron, I’m my original character, Betatron!"]]
'''Betatron''' is the product of [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]]'s special combinational abilities, which bypass the awkward merging of personalities that most [[combiner]]s suffer from to form an effective warrior. As such, Betatron serves as a secret weapon for the [[Autobot]]s, capable of forming and re-forming with new components at the drop of a hat, even whilst battle rages around him.
'''Betatron''' is the product of [[Scattershot (G1)|Scattershot]]'s special combinational abilities, which bypass the awkward merging of personalities that most [[Combiner]]s suffer from to form an effective warrior. As such, Betatron serves as a secret weapon for the [[Autobot]]s, capable of forming and re-forming with new components at the drop of a hat, even whilst battle rages around him.


He is presumably, given his name, a predecessor to [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. Don't mistake him for [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] or [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]].
He is presumably, given his name, a predecessor to [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. Don't mistake him for [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] or [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]].
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:Betatron can be formed by attaching any four ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class figures (although we suggest Decepticons might not be all too appropriate) in limb mode to Voyager Class [[Scattershot (G1)#Generations|Scattershot]]'s torso mode. Scattershot's packaging suggests a configuration with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Ironhide]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], and [[Mirage (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Mirage]].  
:Betatron can be formed by attaching any four ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class figures (although we suggest Decepticons might not be all too appropriate) in limb mode to Voyager Class [[Scattershot (G1)#Generations|Scattershot]]'s torso mode. Scattershot's packaging suggests a configuration with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Generations|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Ironhide]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Sunstreaker]], and [[Mirage (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Mirage]].  


:Betatron is armed with a [[5mm post|5mm]] rifle formed by combining Scattershot's gun and shield, which can be further expanded by attaching Legends Class [[Powerglide (G1)#Generations|Powerglide]] or one of his mold-mates in gun mode.
:Betatron is armed with a [[5 mm post|5 mm]] rifle formed by combining Scattershot's gun and shield, which can be further expanded by attaching Legends Class [[Powerglide (G1)#Generations|Powerglide]] or one of his mold-mates in gun mode.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWBetatron/betatron.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Betatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWBetatron/betatron.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Betatron at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* The name "Betatron" was previously used for a ''[[Micronauts]]'' toy in the late 1970s. [http://www.innerspaceonline.com/abgtrons.htm That wasn't a terribly good effort either!]
* The name "Betatron" was previously used for a ''[[Micronauts]]'' toy in the late 1970s. [http://www.innerspaceonline.com/abgtrons.htm That wasn't a terribly good effort either!]

Revision as of 05:10, 26 February 2019

Betatron is an Autobot Combiner from the Combiner Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
"I’m not Computron, I’m my original character, Betatron!"

Betatron is the product of Scattershot's special combinational abilities, which bypass the awkward merging of personalities that most Combiners suffer from to form an effective warrior. As such, Betatron serves as a secret weapon for the Autobots, capable of forming and re-forming with new components at the drop of a hat, even whilst battle rages around him.

He is presumably, given his name, a predecessor to Computron. Don't mistake him for Superion or Optimus Maximus.


Toys

Generations

Poor Man’s Computron
  • Prowl (Deluxe, 2015)
  • Ironhide (Deluxe, 2015)
  • Scattershot (Voyager, 2016)
  • Sunstreaker (Deluxe, 2015)
  • Mirage (Deluxe, 2015)
    • Accessories: rifle (combined from gun and shield), four small weapons, four hands/feet
Betatron can be formed by attaching any four Combiner Wars Deluxe Class figures (although we suggest Decepticons might not be all too appropriate) in limb mode to Voyager Class Scattershot's torso mode. Scattershot's packaging suggests a configuration with Prowl, Ironhide, Sunstreaker, and Mirage.
Betatron is armed with a 5 mm rifle formed by combining Scattershot's gun and shield, which can be further expanded by attaching Legends Class Powerglide or one of his mold-mates in gun mode.


Notes