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[[Transformer]]s sometimes use axes for both tools and melee weapons. | [[Transformer]]s sometimes use axes for both tools and melee weapons. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
[[File:G1 Prime energon-axe.JPG|thumb|upright=0.9]] | |||
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] wielded an [[Energon-axe]] during a fight against [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] on a [[Sherman Dam|kind of important dam]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} | *[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] wielded an [[Energon-axe]] during a fight against [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] on a [[Sherman Dam|kind of important dam]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} | ||
*[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] (most notably [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]]'s rider) wield axes. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} Wreck-Gar's weapon is called an "'''Armor Axe'''" meaning it probably specializes in splitting armor. {{storylink|Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generation 1|Wreck Gar toy}} | *[[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] (most notably [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Junkyard (G1)|Junkyard]]'s rider) wield axes. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} Wreck-Gar's weapon is called an "'''Armor Axe'''" meaning it probably specializes in splitting armor. {{storylink|Wreck-Gar (G1)#Generation 1|Wreck Gar toy}} | ||
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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | |||
[[File:State games 1.JPG|thumb|upright=0.8|Shouldn't you have a [[Energon mace|purple flail]] or something instead?]] | |||
{{noteukexclusive|The axes documented thus far}} | |||
[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] badly injured [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] with an energy axe during a bout of [[gladiatorial combat]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] before the [[Great War (G1)|war]]. {{storylink|State Games}} | |||
[[Hooligan (G1)|Hooligan]] used an [[Energo weapon|energo axe]] to devastating effect against [[Chameleon (G1)|Chameleon]] in the deadly games at the [[Jekka Amphitheatre]]. He later faced off against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] but lost and Magnus refused to use the energo axe to finish off Hooligan. {{storylink|Deadly Games!}} | |||
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===''Beast Wars''=== | ===''Beast Wars''=== | ||
*[[Air Hammer (BW)|Air Hammer]]'s [[beast mode]] tail converts into his [[robot mode]]'s left arm in what could be best described as an axe-like weapon. {{storylink|Air Hammer (BW)#Beast Wars|Basic-Class Air Hammer}} | *[[Air Hammer (BW)|Air Hammer]]'s [[beast mode]] tail converts into his [[robot mode]]'s left arm in what could be best described as an axe-like weapon. {{storylink|Air Hammer (BW)#Beast Wars|Basic-Class Air Hammer}} | ||
===''Beast Machines''=== | ===''Beast Machines''=== | ||
*[[Battle Unicorn]] is armed with an axe. {{storylink|Battle Unicorn#Beast Machines|Basic-Class Battle Unicron}} | *[[Battle Unicorn]] is armed with an axe. {{storylink|Battle Unicorn#Beast Machines|Basic-Class Battle Unicron}} | ||
*Magna Stampede, being a redeco of Battle Unicorn essentially carries the exact same weapon. | *Magna Stampede, being a redeco of Battle Unicorn essentially carries the exact same weapon. | ||
===''Beast Wars Neo''=== | ===''Beast Wars Neo''=== | ||
*[[Mach Kick]]'s tail converts into a hatchet. | *[[Mach Kick]]'s tail converts into a hatchet. | ||
*[[Bazooka (BWN)|Bazooka]] is armed with a weapon that can double as an axe or blaster depending on how it is held. | *[[Bazooka (BWN)|Bazooka]] is armed with a weapon that can double as an axe or blaster depending on how it is held. | ||
===Unicron Trilogy=== | ===Unicron Trilogy=== | ||
*[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] generates an axe as an [[energon weapon]]. | *[[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] generates an axe as an [[energon weapon]]. | ||
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]'s tail becomes an axe when he is in [[robot mode]]. | *[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]'s tail becomes an axe when he is in [[robot mode]]. | ||
*[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] has his colossal axe called [[Sparkdrinker]]. | *[[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]] has his colossal axe called [[Sparkdrinker]]. | ||
===Live-action film series=== | ===Live-action film series=== | ||
*While [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s retractable blade weapon has been interpreted as a [[sword]] rather than an axe in this continuity the [[Michael Bay|AWESOMENESS]] of axes hasn't been overlooked. He also utilizes a double-edged axe alongside an [[Energo weapon|Energo]] sword in the final battle in [[Chicago]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}} | *While [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s retractable blade weapon has been interpreted as a [[sword]] rather than an axe in this continuity the [[Michael Bay|AWESOMENESS]] of axes hasn't been overlooked. He also utilizes a double-edged axe alongside an [[Energo weapon|Energo]] sword in the final battle in [[Chicago]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}} | ||
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*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] uses a rocket-powered energy axe with an extendable hilt as a signature weapon and for transport. Before the events of the series it is shown to have been used primarily as a tool rather than a weapon used to do things such as clear rubble and other detritus from [[space bridge]]s. Not that this makes it any less effective in combat. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}} | *[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] uses a rocket-powered energy axe with an extendable hilt as a signature weapon and for transport. Before the events of the series it is shown to have been used primarily as a tool rather than a weapon used to do things such as clear rubble and other detritus from [[space bridge]]s. Not that this makes it any less effective in combat. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}} | ||
*[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]'s partner [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] transforms into an '''axe of rock'''! {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}} | *[[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]]'s partner [[Laserbeak (Animated)|Laserbeak]] transforms into an '''axe of rock'''! {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}} | ||
===Aligned continuity family=== | ===Aligned continuity family=== | ||
====''War for Cybertron''==== | ====''War for Cybertron''==== | ||
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s melee weapon is a large rocket-powered axe almost as big as he is. He uses it quite efficiently, violently ripping apart endless [[Decepticon]] soldiers. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron}} | *[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]'s melee weapon is a large rocket-powered axe almost as big as he is. He uses it quite efficiently, violently ripping apart endless [[Decepticon]] soldiers. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|War for Cybertron}} | ||
====''Transformers: Prime''==== | ====''Transformers: Prime''==== | ||
*When forced to fight, [[Miko Nakadai]]'s usual choice of weapon is an axe. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}} {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}} | *When forced to fight, [[Miko Nakadai]]'s usual choice of weapon is an axe. {{storylink|Darkness Rising, Part 5}} {{storylink|Convoy (episode)|Convoy}} | ||
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[[Category:Axes]] | [[Category:Axes| ]] | ||
[[Category:Cybertron weapons]] | [[Category:Cybertron weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]] | [[Category:Generation 1 weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 20 May 2021
| This article is about a type of melee weapon. For the neutral member of the Circle of Light, see Axe (G1). |
| This article is about a type of melee weapon. For the Animorphs character, see Aximili-Esgarrouth-Isthill. |
An axe is a handheld weapon made up of a stick and one or two blades stuck on one or both sides. Axes can range from small one-handed handaxes, hatchets and throwing axes to huge two-handed double-edged axes. Compared to a sword, axes are used to hack at an enemy and often have greater weight behind their blows. However, axes are often not as versatile as a sword which can be used to slash, thrust, parry and so on and so are generally used by those who prefer raw power over technique. Being somewhat sturdier than swords, axes also make useful tools (e.g. for rescue operations, clearing foliage and breaking through debris).
Transformers sometimes use axes for both tools and melee weapons.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
- Optimus Prime wielded an Energon-axe during a fight against Megatron on a kind of important dam. More than Meets the Eye, Part 2
- Junkions (most notably Wreck-Gar and Junkyard's rider) wield axes. The Transformers: The Movie Wreck-Gar's weapon is called an "Armor Axe" meaning it probably specializes in splitting armor. Wreck Gar toy
Marvel The Transformers comics
The axes documented thus far appeared exclusively in the UK portion of the Marvel Comics continuity.
Megatron badly injured Sunstreaker with an energy axe during a bout of gladiatorial combat on Cybertron before the war. State Games
Hooligan used an energo axe to devastating effect against Chameleon in the deadly games at the Jekka Amphitheatre. He later faced off against Ultra Magnus but lost and Magnus refused to use the energo axe to finish off Hooligan. Deadly Games!
Beast Wars
- Air Hammer's beast mode tail converts into his robot mode's left arm in what could be best described as an axe-like weapon. Basic-Class Air Hammer
Beast Machines
- Battle Unicorn is armed with an axe. Basic-Class Battle Unicron
- Magna Stampede, being a redeco of Battle Unicorn essentially carries the exact same weapon.
Beast Wars Neo
- Mach Kick's tail converts into a hatchet.
- Bazooka is armed with a weapon that can double as an axe or blaster depending on how it is held.
Unicron Trilogy
- Strongarm generates an axe as an energon weapon.
- Scourge's tail becomes an axe when he is in robot mode.
- Metroplex has his colossal axe called Sparkdrinker.
Live-action film series
- While Optimus Prime's retractable blade weapon has been interpreted as a sword rather than an axe in this continuity the AWESOMENESS of axes hasn't been overlooked. He also utilizes a double-edged axe alongside an Energo sword in the final battle in Chicago. Dark of the Moon
- Ratchet has a fold-out axe in one forearm. Voyager-Class Ratchet Axe Attack Ratchet
- Bumblebee possesses a retractable battle axe for melee combat. Revenge of the Fallen: The Game
- Jetfire's landing-gear cane converts to an axe. Revenge of the Fallen
- Crosshairs has an axe as well. Scout-Class Crosshairs
- Megatron bears a double-bladed axe-sword hybrid after he gains a new body. The Last Knight
Transformers Animated
- Optimus Prime uses a rocket-powered energy axe with an extendable hilt as a signature weapon and for transport. Before the events of the series it is shown to have been used primarily as a tool rather than a weapon used to do things such as clear rubble and other detritus from space bridges. Not that this makes it any less effective in combat. Transform and Roll Out
- Soundwave's partner Laserbeak transforms into an axe of rock! Human Error, Part II
Aligned continuity family
War for Cybertron
- Optimus Prime's melee weapon is a large rocket-powered axe almost as big as he is. He uses it quite efficiently, violently ripping apart endless Decepticon soldiers. War for Cybertron
Transformers: Prime
- When forced to fight, Miko Nakadai's usual choice of weapon is an axe. Darkness Rising, Part 5 Convoy
