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:''Dirge is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]]. Upon receiving a new body, he took the name '''Dirgegun'''.'' | |||
:''Dirge is | [[Image:BWIIDirgeGuidebook.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Ehehehehe! You see? You never quite know what he's going to do! He's so spontaneous."]] | ||
'''Dirge''' is almost inseparable from his partner and best friend, [[Thrust (BWII)|Thrust]]. Insult comedy is one of his favorite pastimes, and he enjoys throwing biting remarks left and right. Dirge is also a Cybertronian gourmet. He can give high-energy fuels higher potency and better flavor. [[Oil|Oil]] is one of his favorite substances to work with, and he is known for his very intense brews. Along with Thrust, Dirge has a rivalry with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] air warriors [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]] and [[BB|BB]]. | |||
[[ | Dirge was mutated into '''Dirgegun''' by [[Angolmois|Angolmois]] energy. His insulting comedic personality has now been enhanced to include cruel pranks as well, and he is a much more powerful warrior who can no longer be taken lightly by any member of the Maximal Army. | ||
''' | ==Fiction== | ||
===Cartoon continuity=== | |||
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon==== | |||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Eiji Takemoto|Eiji Takemoto]] (Japanese) | |||
[[Image:DirgegunMovie1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|The Naked Gun? Let's hope not]] | |||
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= | <td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"><div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;">[[Image:Rad-sm.gif|left|93px|No, really. HE WANTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS.]] | ||
:'' | <span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> | ||
''This character article is a [[:Category:Character stubs missing fiction|stub]] and is missing information on their '''fictional appearances'''. You can help '''Transformers Wiki''' by [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Dirge_%28BWII%29&action=edit expanding it].'' | |||
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====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon==== | |||
===''Beast Wars II'' comic=== | |||
===Theft of the Golden Disk=== | ===Theft of the Golden Disk=== | ||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Todaro]] (English) | :''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Todaro|Frank Todaro]] (English) | ||
Dirge worked for the crime lord [[Cryotek]] and was part of the team he sent to steal the [[Golden Disk]]. While [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Dinobot]] handled [[Maximal Command Security Force|the filth]], Dirge took the stolen data revealing the location of the Disk to Cryotek. Unfortunately for him, Megatron had switched the data with a Maximal tracking device, causing Dirge and his boss to be arrested for the theft while Megatron and his allies got clean away... {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk}} | |||
Dirge worked for the crime lord [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] and was part of the team he sent to steal the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]. While [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] handled [[Maximal Command Security Force|the filth]], Dirge took the stolen data revealing the location of the Disk to Cryotek. Unfortunately for him, Megatron had switched the data with a Maximal tracking device, causing Dirge and his boss to be arrested for the theft while Megatron and his allies got clean away... {{storylink|Theft of the Golden Disk|Theft of the Golden Disk}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Wars II=== | ===Beast Wars II=== | ||
[[Image:BWII Dirge toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Neon all the way! Tech specs 6 7 9 5 5 4 5 7 STRINTSPDENDRNKCRGFPWSKL ]] | |||
*'''Dirge''' (Basic, 1998) | *'''Dirge''' (Basic, 1998) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''D-14''', '''VS-14''' | |||
*''Accessories:'' "Dirge Gun" rifle halves | |||
: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] mold, Dirge transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Dirge Gun" rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode. He was available both as an individual release and in a two-pack with [[Tasmania Kid]]. | : A [[Redeco|redeco]] of the ''[[Machine Wars|Machine Wars]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] mold, Dirge transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Dirge Gun" rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode. He was available both as an individual release and in a two-pack with [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid]]. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], [[Waspinator]] and [[Wing Stun]]. | : This mold was also used to make [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], [[Waspinator|Waspinator]] and [[Wing Stun|Wing Stun]]. | ||
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[[Image:BWII Dirgegun toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Fullmetal Waspinator Tech specs 7 7 9 7 5 3 7 7 STRINTSPDENDRNKCRGFPWSKL ]] | |||
*'''Dirgegun''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998) | *'''Dirgegun''' (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998) | ||
*''Japanese ID number'': '''D-26''' | |||
*''Accessories:'' Needle Shot missile launcher, 2 missiles | |||
[[ | : An extensive [[Retool|retool]] of the original ''[[Beast Wars|Beast Wars]]'' Waspinator mold, Dirgegun transforms into a cyborg wasp. His stinger becomes a hand-held "Needle Shot" spring-loaded missile launcher; the missiles are hidden in each of his wings. These missiles can also be used in the launcher mounted on his beast-mode back. This mold has a pop-up gun in place of the [[Mutant head|mutant head]] found on the original, meaning you have to flip his head down if you want to use this feature in robot mode. | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
*[http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_2/img/047.jpg A Japanese trading card] Romanizes this character's name as "'''Darge'''". Needless to say, nobody takes this seriously. | |||
*In ''Theft of the Golden Disk'', Dirge plays the part of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lorre" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Peter_Lorre">Peter Lorre</a>, with vocal stylings to match. Like [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], this only worked so well. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 06:03, 19 March 2009
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| The name or term "Dirge" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Dirge (disambiguation). |
- Dirge is a Predacon from the Beast Wars II portion of the Generation 1 continuity family. Upon receiving a new body, he took the name Dirgegun.
Dirge is almost inseparable from his partner and best friend, Thrust. Insult comedy is one of his favorite pastimes, and he enjoys throwing biting remarks left and right. Dirge is also a Cybertronian gourmet. He can give high-energy fuels higher potency and better flavor. Oil is one of his favorite substances to work with, and he is known for his very intense brews. Along with Thrust, Dirge has a rivalry with the Predacon air warriors Starscream and BB.
Dirge was mutated into Dirgegun by Angolmois energy. His insulting comedic personality has now been enhanced to include cruel pranks as well, and he is a much more powerful warrior who can no longer be taken lightly by any member of the Maximal Army.
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
Beast Wars II cartoon
- Voice actor: Eiji Takemoto (Japanese)
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<td style="padding:0 1em 0 1em;text-align:right;"><div class="tti_messageboxdiv" style="width:100%;padding:.5em; background-color:#efefff; border:solid 1px #9f9fff;text-align:center;margin:auto;">
<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">I want to tell you about the Transformers!</span><hr /> This character article is a stub and is missing information on their fictional appearances. You can help Transformers Wiki by expanding it.
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Beast Wars Neo cartoon
Beast Wars II comic
Theft of the Golden Disk
- Voice actor: Frank Todaro (English)
Dirge worked for the crime lord Cryotek and was part of the team he sent to steal the Golden Disk. While Megatron and Dinobot handled the filth, Dirge took the stolen data revealing the location of the Disk to Cryotek. Unfortunately for him, Megatron had switched the data with a Maximal tracking device, causing Dirge and his boss to be arrested for the theft while Megatron and his allies got clean away... Theft of the Golden Disk
Toys
Beast Wars II
- Dirge (Basic, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: D-14, VS-14
- Accessories: "Dirge Gun" rifle halves
- A redeco of the Machine Wars Skywarp/Thundercracker mold, Dirge transforms from a Dassault Rafale fighter jet to robot mode with a single-step, spring-loaded transformation. The two halves of his "Dirge Gun" rifle store in his lower legs in jet mode. He was available both as an individual release and in a two-pack with Tasmania Kid.
- This mold was also used to make Skyfire, Waspinator and Wing Stun.
- Dirgegun (Deluxe Cyborg Beast, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: D-26
- Accessories: Needle Shot missile launcher, 2 missiles
- An extensive retool of the original Beast Wars Waspinator mold, Dirgegun transforms into a cyborg wasp. His stinger becomes a hand-held "Needle Shot" spring-loaded missile launcher; the missiles are hidden in each of his wings. These missiles can also be used in the launcher mounted on his beast-mode back. This mold has a pop-up gun in place of the mutant head found on the original, meaning you have to flip his head down if you want to use this feature in robot mode.
Trivia
- A Japanese trading card Romanizes this character's name as "Darge". Needless to say, nobody takes this seriously.
- In Theft of the Golden Disk, Dirge plays the part of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lorre" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Peter_Lorre">Peter Lorre</a>, with vocal stylings to match. Like Cosmos, this only worked so well.
