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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]], [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] was blown to pieces by a proton missile at the battle of [[Valvolux]]. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe|Ruckus's ''Universe'' profile}} In [[Alternate mode|jet mode]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] | In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]], [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] was blown to pieces by a proton missile at the battle of [[Valvolux]]. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Ruckus's ''Universe'' profile}} In [[Alternate mode|jet mode]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] was equipped with air-to-air proton missiles. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Needlenose's ''Universe'' profile}} | ||
''During a confrontation with the treacherous [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] attempted to ambush the airborne Decepticon with his proton missiles, but to no avail.'' {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} | ''During a confrontation with the treacherous [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] attempted to ambush the airborne Decepticon with his proton missiles, but to no avail.'' {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} | ||
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | ===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity=== | ||
[[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] | [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] was armed with two launchers that he could use to fire independently targeted laser-guided proton missiles and also use to boost his speed in vehicle mode. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Backstreet's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Ironworks (Micromaster)|Iron Works]]'s [[Ironworks (facility)|base]] was equipped with a surface-to-air proton missile launcher. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Iron Works's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} in jet mode, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] could deploy heat-seeking proton missiles. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Jetfire's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Roughstuff]]'s trailer carried with two proton missiles that it could also deploy in jet mode. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Roughstuff's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Raindance]] was armed with two air-to-air proton missiles, ostensibly only for self-defense. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Raindance's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} [[Slamdance (G1)|Slamdance]] could also use Raindance's proton missile launchers. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|Slamdance's ''More than Meets the Eye'' profile}} | ||
===2005 IDW continuity=== | ===2005 IDW continuity=== | ||
[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] acquired a number of proton missiles from the [[Hedonia]]ns and armed the ''[[Lost Light]]'' with them. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}} After returning to the ''Lost Light'' and discovering [[Getaway]]'s treachery, [[Mirage (G1) | [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] acquired a number of proton missiles from the [[Hedonia]]ns and armed the ''[[Lost Light]]'' with them. {{storylink|Signal to Noise}} After returning to the ''Lost Light'' and discovering [[Getaway]]'s treachery, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] attempted to flee in the ''[[O Fortuna]]'' but Getaway took out the shuttle's engines with a proton missile and brought them back to the ship with a tractor beam. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 1): Full Circle|Full Circle}} | ||
Once the ''Lost Light'' arrived at [[Mederi]], they came under attack from the [[Phantom Fleet]] using all but one of their proton missiles in defence before Getaway managed to bargain with the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]]. The last was later used to harass [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} | Once the ''Lost Light'' arrived at [[Mederi]], they came under attack from the [[Phantom Fleet]] using all but one of their proton missiles in defence before Getaway managed to bargain with the [[Adaptus|Grand Architect]]. The last was later used to harass [[Team Rodimus (G1)|Team Rodimus]]. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} | ||
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[[File:G1toy-Raindance.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] | [[File:G1toy-Raindance.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] | ||
*'''Raindance''' and '''Grand Slam''' (Cassette 2-pack, [[1988]]) | *'''Raindance''' and '''Grand Slam''' (Cassette 2-pack, [[1988]]) | ||
:[[Raindance]] came with two | **''Accessories:'' 2 proton missiles | ||
:[[Raindance#Toys|Raindance]] came with two proton missiles that arm his Cybertronian hover plane mode. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[File:G1-Zone-toy Roughstuff-MissileBull.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]] | [[File:G1-Zone-toy Roughstuff-MissileBull.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]] | ||
*'''Roughstuff''' ([[Micromaster]] Transport, [[1989]]) | *'''Roughstuff''' ([[Micromaster]] Transport, [[1989]]) | ||
:[[Roughstuff]]'s | **''Accessories:'' [[military transport]] trailer, double missile turret, 2 missiles | ||
:[[Roughstuff#Toys|Roughstuff]]'s military transport trailer transforms into an open-topped fighter jet and came with two proton missiles that it could deploy in either mode. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[File:G1Axer toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]] | [[File:G1Axer toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]] | ||
*'''Turbo Cycle with Axer''' ([[Action Master]] Vehicle, [[1990]]) | *'''Turbo Cycle with Axer''' ([[Action Master]] Vehicle, [[1990]]) | ||
:[[Axer (G1)|Axer]]'s [[Turbo Cycle (G1)|Turbo Cycle]] is armed with heat-seeking proton missile batteries. | **''Accessories:'' 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest | ||
:[[Axer (G1)#Generation 1|Axer]]'s [[Turbo Cycle (G1)#Toys|Turbo Cycle]] is armed with heat-seeking proton missile batteries. | |||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
[[File:AMWheeljack.jpg | [[File:AMWheeljack.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]] | ||
*'''Turbo Racer''' (Action Master Vehicle, 1990) | *'''Turbo Racer''' (Action Master Vehicle, 1990) | ||
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys|Wheeljack]]'s [[Turbo Racer]] packs a nose mounted proton missile launcher. | **''Accessories'': 2 missiles | ||
:[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#ActionMaster|Wheeljack]]'s [[Turbo Racer#Toys|Turbo Racer]] packs a nose mounted proton missile launcher. | |||
{{--}} | {{--}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Ravage's ''[[The Transformers Universe|Universe]]'' profile states that he carries "two low-radiation 1 megaton [[proton bomb]]s, which he can fire over three miles distant, or set in place with a timer", which raises the question of when a bomb that can be fired becomes a "missile". For reference, his original on-package [[bio]] calls his weapons "powerful, heat-seeking missiles". | *Ravage's [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] ''[[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Universe]]'' profile states that he carries "two low-radiation 1 megaton [[proton bomb]]s, which he can fire over three miles distant, or set in place with a timer", which raises the question of when a bomb that can be fired becomes a "missile". For reference, his original on-package [[bio]] calls his weapons "powerful, heat-seeking missiles". | ||
*[[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]'s on-package bio says he is armed with "two independent, targetable, laser-guided [[proton missile cannon]]s". Whether these are simply launchers for proton missiles, or more akin to [[proton cannon]]s, or something else entirely, remains unclear. While his | *[[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]]'s on-package bio says he is armed with "two independent, targetable, laser-guided [[proton missile cannon]]s". Whether these are simply launchers for proton missiles, or more akin to [[proton cannon]]s, or something else entirely, remains unclear. While his ''Universe'' profile states that they fire shells rather than missiles and subsequent material in that continuity remained vague on the details, his [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile unambiguously described them as merely launchers for independently targeted laser-guided proton missiles. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:39, 12 October 2022
Proton missiles are powerful weapons that come in a range of sizes; some are small enough to be carried by individual Transformers—most notably the Decepticon Ravage—while others are large enough to be fitted to vehicles and even starships.
Fiction
Marvel The Transformers comics
In the early days of the war, Ruckus was blown to pieces by a proton missile at the battle of Valvolux. Ruckus's Universe profile In jet mode, Needlenose was equipped with air-to-air proton missiles. Needlenose's Universe profile
During a confrontation with the treacherous Starscream, Ravage attempted to ambush the airborne Decepticon with his proton missiles, but to no avail. The Enemy Within!
When Skids was distracted by Jake Dalrymple as the Autobots retreated from the Decepticons' Wyoming base, Ravage took him out of action with a proton missile. Command Performances!
Dinobot War
In an excursion to Earth's past, Ravage was armed with proton missiles. If you made the wrong decision, he killed you and Sludge with them. Dinobot War
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
Backstreet was armed with two launchers that he could use to fire independently targeted laser-guided proton missiles and also use to boost his speed in vehicle mode. Backstreet's More than Meets the Eye profile Iron Works's base was equipped with a surface-to-air proton missile launcher. Iron Works's More than Meets the Eye profile in jet mode, Jetfire could deploy heat-seeking proton missiles. Jetfire's More than Meets the Eye profile Roughstuff's trailer carried with two proton missiles that it could also deploy in jet mode. Roughstuff's More than Meets the Eye profile Raindance was armed with two air-to-air proton missiles, ostensibly only for self-defense. Raindance's More than Meets the Eye profile Slamdance could also use Raindance's proton missile launchers. Slamdance's More than Meets the Eye profile
2005 IDW continuity
Rodimus acquired a number of proton missiles from the Hedonians and armed the Lost Light with them. Signal to Noise After returning to the Lost Light and discovering Getaway's treachery, Mirage and the Protectobots attempted to flee in the O Fortuna but Getaway took out the shuttle's engines with a proton missile and brought them back to the ship with a tractor beam. Full Circle
Once the Lost Light arrived at Mederi, they came under attack from the Phantom Fleet using all but one of their proton missiles in defence before Getaway managed to bargain with the Grand Architect. The last was later used to harass Team Rodimus. A Dance Before Dying
Wings Universe
The Tidal Wave was armed with proton missiles. During the skirmish with the monster of the Demon's Maw, the ship's gunner Brimstone fired them deep down the beast's gullet on Captain Cannonball's command. Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur
War for Cybertron Trilogy marketing material
The Surface-to-Air Proton Missile Launcher was Ironworks' primary weapon. Earthrise webpage[1]
Toys
The Transformers
- Raindance and Grand Slam (Cassette 2-pack, 1988)
- Accessories: 2 proton missiles
- Raindance came with two proton missiles that arm his Cybertronian hover plane mode.
- Roughstuff (Micromaster Transport, 1989)
- Accessories: military transport trailer, double missile turret, 2 missiles
- Roughstuff's military transport trailer transforms into an open-topped fighter jet and came with two proton missiles that it could deploy in either mode.
- Turbo Cycle with Axer (Action Master Vehicle, 1990)
- Accessories: 2 missiles, side-car, cannon, seat rest
- Axer's Turbo Cycle is armed with heat-seeking proton missile batteries.
- Turbo Racer (Action Master Vehicle, 1990)
- Accessories: 2 missiles
- Wheeljack's Turbo Racer packs a nose mounted proton missile launcher.
Notes
- Ravage's Marvel Universe profile states that he carries "two low-radiation 1 megaton proton bombs, which he can fire over three miles distant, or set in place with a timer", which raises the question of when a bomb that can be fired becomes a "missile". For reference, his original on-package bio calls his weapons "powerful, heat-seeking missiles".
- Backstreet's on-package bio says he is armed with "two independent, targetable, laser-guided proton missile cannons". Whether these are simply launchers for proton missiles, or more akin to proton cannons, or something else entirely, remains unclear. While his Universe profile states that they fire shells rather than missiles and subsequent material in that continuity remained vague on the details, his Dreamwave More than Meets the Eye profile unambiguously described them as merely launchers for independently targeted laser-guided proton missiles.
