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:''Weapons consoles are Transformers technology from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Weapons consoles are Transformers technology from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:AerialAssault weapons console.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] | [[File:AerialAssault weapons console.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]] | ||
A '''weapons console''' is a component required for a [[Transformer]] to access their | A '''weapons console''' is a component required for a [[Transformer]] to access their [[weapon]]ry. They're also used in general Transformer technology. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
During a battle in a Middle Eastern country in which [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] became trapped in a cave | During a battle in a Middle Eastern country in which [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] became trapped in a cave the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]'s weapons console was damaged. [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] was unable to replace it on the spot and as Slingshot wasn't keen on flying Ratchet said he'd send a new one from headquarters for the mechanics at the airbase to install. Before that could happen, Slingshot and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] were caught up with a [[Decepticon]] plan involving plane trafficking. As Slingshot was unable to use his weapons without his console, [[Jumal|Hassan]], a young boy they had befriended snuck onboard the Decepticons' [[Giant Purple Griffin|mobile fortress]] and stole a weapons console from it. Once he installed the component into Slingshot the Aerialbot was able to blast them both free of the fortress using his handheld weapon. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}} | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon technology]] | [[Category:Generation 1 cartoon technology]] | ||
[[Category:Transformer anatomy]] | [[Category:Transformer anatomy]] | ||
Revision as of 03:25, 8 March 2018
- Weapons consoles are Transformers technology from the cartoon portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
A weapons console is a component required for a Transformer to access their weaponry. They're also used in general Transformer technology.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
During a battle in a Middle Eastern country in which Slingshot became trapped in a cave the Aerialbot's weapons console was damaged. Ratchet was unable to replace it on the spot and as Slingshot wasn't keen on flying Ratchet said he'd send a new one from headquarters for the mechanics at the airbase to install. Before that could happen, Slingshot and Skydive were caught up with a Decepticon plan involving plane trafficking. As Slingshot was unable to use his weapons without his console, Hassan, a young boy they had befriended snuck onboard the Decepticons' mobile fortress and stole a weapons console from it. Once he installed the component into Slingshot the Aerialbot was able to blast them both free of the fortress using his handheld weapon. Aerial Assault
