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:''Fasttrack is a [[ | :''Fasttrack is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. In Japan, he became '''Black Rorichi'''.'' | ||
'''Fasttrack''' is a semi-autonomous armored interceptor under the control of the Decepticon [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. | '''Fasttrack''' is a semi-autonomous armored interceptor under the control of the Decepticon [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. | ||
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===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
[[Image:Fasttrack.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nel Yomtov has much to answer for]] | [[Image:Fasttrack.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nel Yomtov has much to answer for]] | ||
Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to [[ | Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to [[Polyhex]]'s smelting pool.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> Fasttrack seemed caught off-balance by the attack and was among the first to flee the scene once the retreat was sounded. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!|Ring of Hate!}} | ||
{{note|The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The robot mode shown was [[Blot]]'s, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the ''Headmasters'' comic.}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
[[Image:Guardminder toys.jpg|right|175px|thumb|]] | [[Image:Guardminder toys.jpg|right|175px|thumb|]] | ||
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: Available only with BlackZarak, a [[ | : Available only with BlackZarak, a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of Scorponok, Black Rorichi is a redeco of Fasttrack. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[Image:Fasttrack model.jpg|right|180px|thumb|I'll show that Grimlock who "counts" as a Transformer...]] | [[Image:Fasttrack model.jpg|right|180px|thumb|I'll show that Grimlock who "counts" as a Transformer...]] | ||
* Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "[[ | * Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "[[The Rebirth]]", the mini-series which ended the US Generation 1 cartoon, but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three. | ||
* Fasttrack's design was re-used in ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the [[Guardminder|Guardminders]]. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Rorichi's colors. | * Fasttrack's design was re-used in ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the [[Guardminder|Guardminders]]. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Rorichi's colors. | ||
* Answering a [[Letters Page (Marvel UK)|Grim Gram]] in the UK comics, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like [[ | * Answering a [[Letters Page (Marvel UK)|Grim Gram]] in the UK comics, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like [[Scamper]] or [[Roller]] to "count" as Transformers; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead. | ||
* The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok. | * The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok. | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 27 March 2009
| This article is about Scorponok's little pal. For Blurr's racer friend, see Fasttrack (IDW). |
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- Fasttrack is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family. In Japan, he became Black Rorichi.
Fasttrack is a semi-autonomous armored interceptor under the control of the Decepticon Scorponok.
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to Polyhex's smelting pool.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup> Fasttrack seemed caught off-balance by the attack and was among the first to flee the scene once the retreat was sounded. Ring of Hate!
The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The robot mode shown was Blot's, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the Headmasters comic.
Toys
Generation 1
- Scorponok (Headmaster, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: D-93
- Accessories: 2 guns
- Available only with the large Headmaster Decepticon Scorponok, Fasttrack transforms into a six-wheeled assault buggy. His axles were designed for quick rolling down the main ramp of Scorponok's city mode.
Super-God Masterforce
- BlackZarak (Headmaster, 1988)
- Japanese ID number: D-311
- Accessories: 2 guns
- Available only with BlackZarak, a redeco/retool of Scorponok, Black Rorichi is a redeco of Fasttrack.
Trivia
- Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "The Rebirth", the mini-series which ended the US Generation 1 cartoon, but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three.
- Fasttrack's design was re-used in Super-God Masterforce for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the Guardminders. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Rorichi's colors.
- Answering a Grim Gram in the UK comics, Grimlock said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like Scamper or Roller to "count" as Transformers; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead.
- The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok.
