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A '''trailer''' is a cargo carrier used to transport heavy or large amounts of cargo from one point to another. Although such a purpose is useful in and of itself to a [[ | A '''trailer''' is a cargo carrier used to transport heavy or large amounts of cargo from one point to another. Although such a purpose is useful in and of itself to a [[Transformer]], many other Transformers find ways to alter or modify them if their [[alternate mode]] is capable of pulling a trailer. | ||
If you're the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot|Autobots]], it's pretty much a rule that you have to have a trailer. There [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|are]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|a]] [[Star Saber (G1)|few]] [[Dai Atlas|exceptions]]. | If you're the [[Prime (rank)|leader]] of the [[Autobot|Autobots]], it's pretty much a rule that you have to have a trailer. There [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|are]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|a]] [[Star Saber (G1)|few]] [[Dai Atlas|exceptions]]. | ||
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===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
====Marvel Comics==== | ====Marvel Comics==== | ||
After being rebuilt as a [[ | After being rebuilt as a [[Powermaster]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was able to combine with his trailer to form a [[super mode]] for himself. | ||
=====IDW Comics===== | =====IDW Comics===== | ||
Optimus Prime is [[Orbital jump|bounced]] down to Brasnya without his trailer. Several panels later, his trailer arrives via the bounce as well. Prime later downloaded his consciousness into secondary buffers in the trailer section when attacked by Megatron in Brasnya. From his description of the process, it appears that he may have done this before, but not at a distance or under combat conditions. His trailer stores [[ | Optimus Prime is [[Orbital jump|bounced]] down to Brasnya without his trailer. Several panels later, his trailer arrives via the bounce as well. Prime later downloaded his consciousness into secondary buffers in the trailer section when attacked by Megatron in Brasnya. From his description of the process, it appears that he may have done this before, but not at a distance or under combat conditions. His trailer stores [[Roller]] and the [[combat deck]]. | ||
====Generation 1 cartoon==== | ====Generation 1 cartoon==== | ||
Optimus Prime stored [[ | Optimus Prime stored [[Roller]] and his [[combat deck]] in his trailer, using them whenever the need arose. This included the battle to prevent the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] from leaving [[Earth]] and returning to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. However, during the battle, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] destroyed the trailer. Not to be out done, Optimus Prime merely "pointed" at the [[Decepticon leader]], causing him to somehow receive heavy fire. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3}} | ||
Over the course of the war, Optimus Prime would use the trailer to contain extinct herbivores {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}, transport [[ | Over the course of the war, Optimus Prime would use the trailer to contain extinct herbivores {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}, transport [[Elita One]] to [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]'s lab {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion|The Search for Alpha Trion}} and carry the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] to [[Sub-Atlantica]], even though [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] has at least a few feet on Prime {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!|Atlantis, Arise!}}. If anything, the trailer is roomy. | ||
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After being attacked by Decpeticons, Optimus Prime fired his weapons from the trailer in defense. After retaliation by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] left Optimus dazed, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|a]] [[Longarm (Armada)|bunch]] [[Jolt (Armada)|of]] [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Mini-Cons]] manned the weaponry. They continued to fire against the Decepticons and were eventually successful in causing [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] to lose control and drop a Mini-Con panel. {{storylink|Prehistory|Prehistory}} | After being attacked by Decpeticons, Optimus Prime fired his weapons from the trailer in defense. After retaliation by [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] left Optimus dazed, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|a]] [[Longarm (Armada)|bunch]] [[Jolt (Armada)|of]] [[Street Action Mini-Con Team|Mini-Cons]] manned the weaponry. They continued to fire against the Decepticons and were eventually successful in causing [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] to lose control and drop a Mini-Con panel. {{storylink|Prehistory|Prehistory}} | ||
Sparkplug appeared out of nowhere at Optimus Primes beckon to help combine him into [[ | Sparkplug appeared out of nowhere at Optimus Primes beckon to help combine him into [[super mode]] to fight the Decepticons. {{storylink|Conspiracy|Conspiracy}} Again in his super mode, Optimus un-combined with correct timing, causing his trailer to fall onto Megatron. {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}} | ||
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====Cybertron==== | ====Cybertron==== | ||
Optimus Prime used his trailer to combine with his body to form a super mode. Oddly enough, in vehicle mode, Prime's trailer held rather large cannons, despite the fact that it was a fire truck. [[ | Optimus Prime used his trailer to combine with his body to form a super mode. Oddly enough, in vehicle mode, Prime's trailer held rather large cannons, despite the fact that it was a fire truck. [[Scattorshot]] brought this up, but Prime merely replied that a fire truck was larger than a tank. {{storylink|Inferno (episode)|Inferno}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*When Optimus Prime [[Transformation|transforms]] into [[ | *When Optimus Prime [[Transformation|transforms]] into [[robot mode]], his trailer usually disappears, only to reattach itself to Prime whenever he goes into vehicle mode. Many fan theories about this disappearance have arisen over the years, with the most popular being that Prime stores the trailer in [[subspace]]. ''IDW comics gives a nod to this, by having the trailer arrive at Prime's location using the orbital jump.'' | ||
*[[ | *[[Flint Dille]]'s explanation for Prime's disappearing trailer is the substance, [[Disappearium]]. | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
[[Category:Transformer culture]] | [[Category:Transformer culture]] | ||
Revision as of 18:20, 26 March 2009
A trailer is a cargo carrier used to transport heavy or large amounts of cargo from one point to another. Although such a purpose is useful in and of itself to a Transformer, many other Transformers find ways to alter or modify them if their alternate mode is capable of pulling a trailer.
If you're the leader of the Autobots, it's pretty much a rule that you have to have a trailer. There are a few exceptions.
Fiction
Generation 1
Marvel Comics
After being rebuilt as a Powermaster, Optimus Prime was able to combine with his trailer to form a super mode for himself.
IDW Comics
Optimus Prime is bounced down to Brasnya without his trailer. Several panels later, his trailer arrives via the bounce as well. Prime later downloaded his consciousness into secondary buffers in the trailer section when attacked by Megatron in Brasnya. From his description of the process, it appears that he may have done this before, but not at a distance or under combat conditions. His trailer stores Roller and the combat deck.
Generation 1 cartoon
Optimus Prime stored Roller and his combat deck in his trailer, using them whenever the need arose. This included the battle to prevent the Decepticons from leaving Earth and returning to Cybertron. However, during the battle, Megatron destroyed the trailer. Not to be out done, Optimus Prime merely "pointed" at the Decepticon leader, causing him to somehow receive heavy fire. More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3
Over the course of the war, Optimus Prime would use the trailer to contain extinct herbivores Dinobot Island, Part 2, transport Elita One to Alpha Trion's lab The Search for Alpha Trion and carry the Dinobots to Sub-Atlantica, even though Grimlock has at least a few feet on Prime Atlantis, Arise!. If anything, the trailer is roomy.
Robots in Disguise
Optimus Prime is capable of combining with his trailer to form a super mode, while Ultra Magnus combines with his trailer to form his, uh... Legs.
Unicron Trilogy
Armada
Optimus Prime is capable of combining with his trailer to form a super mode, making him taller than Megatron at least.
His Minicon Sparkplug is able to drive the trailer, called the "container" by sitting atop of it in vehicle mode. Jungle
After being attacked by Decpeticons, Optimus Prime fired his weapons from the trailer in defense. After retaliation by Starscream left Optimus dazed, a bunch of Mini-Cons manned the weaponry. They continued to fire against the Decepticons and were eventually successful in causing Cyclonus to lose control and drop a Mini-Con panel. Prehistory Sparkplug appeared out of nowhere at Optimus Primes beckon to help combine him into super mode to fight the Decepticons. Conspiracy Again in his super mode, Optimus un-combined with correct timing, causing his trailer to fall onto Megatron. Trust
Energon
Optimus Prime's trailer contains his drone units, which combine with the Autobot leader to form his super mode. The trailer itself just tilts onto its end, forming a garage/launch bay for the drones.
Cybertron
Optimus Prime used his trailer to combine with his body to form a super mode. Oddly enough, in vehicle mode, Prime's trailer held rather large cannons, despite the fact that it was a fire truck. Scattorshot brought this up, but Prime merely replied that a fire truck was larger than a tank. Inferno
Animated
Optimus Prime's alternate mode is technically a fire engine, meaning that he shouldn't have a trailer. However, Prime is capable of detaching from the engine into a smaller truck which is capable of pulling other trailers. Transform and Roll Out! Headmaster Garbage In, Garbage Out
A young boy once asked where Prime's trailer went when he transformed into robot mode. Optimus was going to answer, but we don't know what he said. Career Day
Trivia
- When Optimus Prime transforms into robot mode, his trailer usually disappears, only to reattach itself to Prime whenever he goes into vehicle mode. Many fan theories about this disappearance have arisen over the years, with the most popular being that Prime stores the trailer in subspace. IDW comics gives a nod to this, by having the trailer arrive at Prime's location using the orbital jump.
- Flint Dille's explanation for Prime's disappearing trailer is the substance, Disappearium.
