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:''Fasttrack is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. In Japan, he became '''Black | :''Fasttrack is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. In Japan, he became '''Black Roritchi'''.'' | ||
[[Image:TVMJan1988Fasttrack.jpg|thumb|250px|Here, Fasttrack shows off the latest in late '70s model kit stylings.]] | [[Image:TVMJan1988Fasttrack.jpg|thumb|250px|Here, Fasttrack shows off the latest in late '70s model kit stylings.]] | ||
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**''Accessories'': 2 guns | **''Accessories'': 2 guns | ||
: Available only with the large [[Headmaster (technology)|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. | : Available only with the large [[Headmaster (technology)|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. Like his animation model below, his two guns can be either hand-held or shoulder mounted. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on Fasttrack (via Scorponok) at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on Fasttrack (via Scorponok) at TFU.info]'' | ||
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: Available only with BlackZarak, a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of Scorponok, Black Roritchi (ブラックロリッチ) is a redeco of Fasttrack. He's made ENTIRELY of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]], so, uh, look out. | : Available only with BlackZarak, a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of Scorponok, Black Roritchi (ブラックロリッチ) is a redeco of Fasttrack. He's made ENTIRELY of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|gold plastic]], so, uh, look out. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Destron/BlackZarak/blackzarak.htm More information on Black | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Destron/BlackZarak/blackzarak.htm More information on Black Roritchi (via BlackZarak) at TFU.info]'' | ||
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* Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "[[The Rebirth]]", the mini-series which ended the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|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 had a character model prepared for "[[The Rebirth]]", the mini-series which ended the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|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]]s. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black | * Fasttrack's design was re-used in ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the [[Guardminder]]s. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Roritchi'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 [[Scamper]] or [[Roller]] to "count" as [[Transformer]]s; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead. | * 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 [[Transformer]]s; 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 11:54, 15 November 2010
| The name or term "Fasttrack" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Fasttrack (disambiguation). |
- Fasttrack is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family. In Japan, he became Black Roritchi.
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 the smelting pool. 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.
Fasttrack also participated in the attack on the Nebulan capital of Koraja. Broken Glass!
Transformers in 3-D
Fasttrack was on guard outside of Scorponok's fortress mode. The Test
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. Like his animation model below, his two guns can be either hand-held or shoulder mounted.
Super-God Masterforce
- BlackZarak (Headmaster, 1988)
- Japanese ID number: D-311
- Accessories: 2 guns
- Available only with BlackZarak, a redeco/retool of Scorponok, Black Roritchi (ブラックロリッチ) is a redeco of Fasttrack. He's made ENTIRELY of gold plastic, so, uh, look out.
Notes
- 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 Roritchi'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.
