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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
The six identical [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]], loyal soldiers of [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], are introduced: | |||
*Sweep No. 1 is their self-styled leader, [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], a sleazy sycophant. [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] chimes in to point out that his voice sounds like that of [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. | |||
*[[Sweep Two|Sweep No. 2]] is a pessimist who thinks bad things are always happening to him. He sounds like [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. | |||
*[[Sweep No. 3]] is a selfish, forceful jerk who's always ordering others around. He sounds just like [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]]. | |||
*[[Sweep No. 5]] is calm and thoughtful, always being deep in thought about something, and disapproves of Scourge being the leader. His voice sounds like [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]'s. | |||
*[[Sweep Six|Sweep No. 6]] is a cheerful fella who likes to shout "six!" a lot and gets along with [[Sweep Seven|Sweep No. 7]]. He's got [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]'s voice. | |||
*Sweep No. 7 is a natural airhead with a tendency to gasp for breath even though he doesn't need to breathe. He sounds a bit like [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. | |||
Galvatron wonders why there's no Sweep No. 4, and Scourge explains 4 is dead, Galvatron himself having told him to "die with dignity". 4 then appears as a ghost behind Galvatron, scaring him. | |||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Sweep No. 4 represents a Sweep who died in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3]]" after being shot by [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and falling into [[Jupiter]]'s atmosphere. Indeed, Galvatron ordered him to "meet [his] death with dignity" rather than save him. | |||
*Sweep No. 4 shows up as a ghost. This fits into Japanese superstition regarding the number four (四), which can be pronounced as "yon" (よん) or "shi" (し); the latter of which is a homophone of the Japanese word for "death" (死). | *Sweep No. 4 shows up as a ghost. This fits into Japanese superstition regarding the number four (四), which can be pronounced as "yon" (よん) or "shi" (し); the latter of which is a homophone of the Japanese word for "death" (死). | ||
[[Category:Legends issues]] | [[Category:Legends issues]] | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 5 September 2016
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| "LG-26 Scourge Prologue" LG-26スカージ前日談
(LG-26 Scourge Zenjitsudan) | |||||||||||||
| First published | August 25, 2016 | ||||||||||||
| Manga | Hayato Sakamoto | ||||||||||||
It's the Sweeps! They're a wacky bunch!
Synopsis
The six identical Sweeps, loyal soldiers of Galvatron, are introduced:
- Sweep No. 1 is their self-styled leader, Scourge, a sleazy sycophant. Waspinator chimes in to point out that his voice sounds like that of Thundercracker.
- Sweep No. 2 is a pessimist who thinks bad things are always happening to him. He sounds like Astrotrain.
- Sweep No. 3 is a selfish, forceful jerk who's always ordering others around. He sounds just like Blast Off.
- Sweep No. 5 is calm and thoughtful, always being deep in thought about something, and disapproves of Scourge being the leader. His voice sounds like Skywarp's.
- Sweep No. 6 is a cheerful fella who likes to shout "six!" a lot and gets along with Sweep No. 7. He's got Superion's voice.
- Sweep No. 7 is a natural airhead with a tendency to gasp for breath even though he doesn't need to breathe. He sounds a bit like Blurr.
Galvatron wonders why there's no Sweep No. 4, and Scourge explains 4 is dead, Galvatron himself having told him to "die with dignity". 4 then appears as a ghost behind Galvatron, scaring him.
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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Notes
- Sweep No. 4 represents a Sweep who died in "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3" after being shot by Wheelie and falling into Jupiter's atmosphere. Indeed, Galvatron ordered him to "meet [his] death with dignity" rather than save him.
- Sweep No. 4 shows up as a ghost. This fits into Japanese superstition regarding the number four (四), which can be pronounced as "yon" (よん) or "shi" (し); the latter of which is a homophone of the Japanese word for "death" (死).
