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:''Sentinel is a defense computer from the [[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Sentinel is a defense computer from the [[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
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'''Sentinel''' is the name of the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']]'s automated defense system which proved to be extraordinarily effective. To put it simply, most battles near the Maximal Base ended by someone activating Sentinel. This caused the [[Maximal]] device to be highly coveted by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. | '''Sentinel''' is the name of the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']]'s automated defense system which proved to be extraordinarily effective. To put it simply, most battles near the Maximal Base ended by someone activating Sentinel. This caused the [[Maximal]] device to be highly coveted by the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. | ||
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:''Voice actor'': [[Ian James Corlett]] (English), ? (Japanese) | :''Voice actor'': [[Ian James Corlett]] (English), ? (Japanese) | ||
The Sentinel system was developed by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. Initially, the system went haywire when [[Rattrap]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] got into a brawl, but Rattrap was able to shut it down without being killed. | The Sentinel system was developed by [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. Initially, the system went haywire when [[Rattrap]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] got into a brawl, but Rattrap was able to shut it down without being killed. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}} [[Clone One]] proved incapable of shutting down Sentinel — though it recognised him as Dinobot, it didn't detect any hint of a [[spark]], and repeatedly shocked Clone One as a defensive measure. {{storylink|Double Dinobot}} Sentinel was unable to shield the ''Axalon'' after the ship was damaged in an [[energon storm]], resulting in a temporary Predacon takeover. {{storylink|Possession}} | ||
After the Axalon was dragged off a cliff and crashed into the lake below, the Maximals tried to retrieve Sentinel's CPU from the wreckage. Rattrap piloted a [[Subaquatic stealth vessel|submarine]] into the wreckage and brought the module to the surface. Despite their efforts, the Predacons attacked, and the module wound up in [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s clutches. Given the need for the Maximals to focus on defense of the Ark, this forced the Maximals into an almost entirely defensive footing for the rest of the war. {{storylink | [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] was able to construct a device which opened a hole in Sentinel's shield big enough to penetrate, and [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] also exposed a blind spot — by simply burrowing under the force field. {{storylink|Other Voices, Part 1}} On several occasions, Sentinel's shields were overcome by sheer firepower. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} | ||
After the Axalon was dragged off a cliff and crashed into the lake below, the Maximals tried to retrieve Sentinel's CPU from the wreckage. Rattrap piloted a [[Subaquatic stealth vessel|submarine]] into the wreckage and brought the module to the surface. Despite their efforts, the Predacons attacked, and the module wound up in [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s clutches. Given the need for the Maximals to focus on defense of the Ark, this forced the Maximals into an almost entirely defensive footing for the rest of the war. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} | |||
However, even Sentinel proved ineffective against the onslaught of the [[Vok]] emissary [[Tigerhawk]], who destroyed the [[Darksyde]] and Sentinel with it simply by ''landing''. Of course, he was surrounded by a ball of energy moving at an incredibly high speed, so that probably helped. {{storylink|Other Victories|Other Victories}} | However, even Sentinel proved ineffective against the onslaught of the [[Vok]] emissary [[Tigerhawk]], who destroyed the [[Darksyde]] and Sentinel with it simply by ''landing''. Of course, he was surrounded by a ball of energy moving at an incredibly high speed, so that probably helped. {{storylink|Other Victories|Other Victories}} | ||
Revision as of 08:17, 9 November 2010
| The name or term "Sentinel" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Sentinel (disambiguation). |
- Sentinel is a defense computer from the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Sentinel is the name of the Axalon's automated defense system which proved to be extraordinarily effective. To put it simply, most battles near the Maximal Base ended by someone activating Sentinel. This caused the Maximal device to be highly coveted by the Predacons.
The Sentinel System itself consisted of an extremely powerful energy shield, and the simultaneous activation of every weapon attached to the Axalon. Despite its power, the shield can be disabled under unusually heavy fire.
- Japanese name: Cyber Guard
Fiction
Beast Wars cartoon
- Voice actor: Ian James Corlett (English), ? (Japanese)
The Sentinel system was developed by Rhinox. Initially, the system went haywire when Rattrap and Dinobot got into a brawl, but Rattrap was able to shut it down without being killed. A Better Mousetrap Clone One proved incapable of shutting down Sentinel — though it recognised him as Dinobot, it didn't detect any hint of a spark, and repeatedly shocked Clone One as a defensive measure. Double Dinobot Sentinel was unable to shield the Axalon after the ship was damaged in an energon storm, resulting in a temporary Predacon takeover. Possession
Blackarachnia was able to construct a device which opened a hole in Sentinel's shield big enough to penetrate, and Inferno also exposed a blind spot — by simply burrowing under the force field. Other Voices, Part 1 On several occasions, Sentinel's shields were overcome by sheer firepower. The Agenda (Part 1) The Agenda (Part III)
After the Axalon was dragged off a cliff and crashed into the lake below, the Maximals tried to retrieve Sentinel's CPU from the wreckage. Rattrap piloted a submarine into the wreckage and brought the module to the surface. Despite their efforts, the Predacons attacked, and the module wound up in Megatron's clutches. Given the need for the Maximals to focus on defense of the Ark, this forced the Maximals into an almost entirely defensive footing for the rest of the war. Changing of the Guard
However, even Sentinel proved ineffective against the onslaught of the Vok emissary Tigerhawk, who destroyed the Darksyde and Sentinel with it simply by landing. Of course, he was surrounded by a ball of energy moving at an incredibly high speed, so that probably helped. Other Victories
IDW Beast Wars comics
A standard version of the Maximal Sentinel programmed was modified and merged with the artificial intelligence of a crashed alien starship to for the personality of the Orcanoch. Beast Wars Sourcebook
