Decepticon Hunter

Wait, so it doesn't actually hunt Decepticons?

The Decepticon Hunter, sometimes called a neo-forge, is a multi-purpose tool which links to its wielder's neural transmissions, reconfiguring into whatever weapon or device is needed. Blades, cudgels, blasters... if it can be thought of, it can replicate it... within limits, of course.

This technology can prove finicky however, as the wielder must have a clear mental image of what they're trying to make. Plus, even a minor malfunction in the machine itself can prove dangerous, if not result in extra damage to both the Decepticon Hunter and whoever's using it.

Fiction

2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon

Decepticon Hunters were standard equipment on Autobot prison ships. Strongarm found one in the wreckage of the Alchemor, however when she attempted to get it to turn into a proto-blaster, it instead turned into variously a sword, a flail, and some sort of energy-projecting fork. Bumblebee later took it with him when he and Sideswipe confronted Thunderhoof, only to drop it when he was knocked flying. Sideswipe later used it as a mace to knock Thunderhoof into the space bridge the Decepticon had been building. As the Kospego Commands! Fixit continued to investigate why the weapon wasn't working properly but made little progress. Russell inserted a kazoo into the Hunter to manufacture an emergency in order to get Fixit and Denny to work together. The pair successfully removed the kazoo and found the loose wire that was stopping the weapon from working into the bargain. Rumble in the Jungle

Optimus Prime, while training in the Realm of the Primes, had a fancier version named the Prime Decepticon Hunter. Out of Focus Denny and Fixit were able to duplicate the Decepticon Hunter, making two more which were presented to Strongarm and Sideswipe. Sideways

Robots in Disguise shorts

Grimlock was lent a Hunter from Sideswipe so that he could find his signature weapon, which turned out to be his own fist. Perfect

Games

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)

Bumblebee practiced with the Decepticon Hunter and accidentally chopped up Fixit's blueprints. Robots in Disguise (mobile game)

Toys

Robots in Disguise (2015)

• Bumblebee (Warrior, 2015)
  • Accessories: Sword

Part of the first wave of the Warrior figures, Bumblebee includes an accessory based on the Decepticon Hunter's sword form. The weapon is cast in translucent plastic and can be held by its 5mm handle. It also features slots that allow it to be tabbed onto the underside of Bumblebee's vehicle mode.

Adventure

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• Optimus Prime (2015)
  • Release Date: 7-25-2015
  • Japanese ID Number: TAV21
  • Accessories: Small Axe, Bumblebee's Sword, Strongarm's Crossbow, Grimlock's Lance, Sideswipe's sword

Available only for the Japanese markets, this Optimus Prime figure features a built-in Decepticon Hunters on his arms, triggered by pressing a small gray button. The Decepticon Hunters also features 5mm posts.

Notes

Foreign names

• Japanese: Decepticon Hunter (ディセプティコンハンター Diseputikon Hantā)