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**''Japanese ID number'': '''TF-06''' | **''Japanese ID number'': '''TF-06''' | ||
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, 3 missiles | **''Accessories'': Missile launcher, 3 missiles | ||
{{toydesigner|[[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)}} | |||
: Dark Jet is identical to the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]], transforming into a fictionalized version of a Northrop YF-23 fighter jet. He has a spring-loaded hand-held missile launcher, plus retains the [[Megavisor]] gimmick, allowing him to be connected to the larger Predator toys (only one of which, [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]], was released in Japan, and even that was basically in UK packaging). He was available only in a two-pack with Spin Road. | : Dark Jet is identical to the [[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]], transforming into a fictionalized version of a Northrop YF-23 fighter jet. He has a spring-loaded hand-held missile launcher, plus retains the [[Megavisor]] gimmick, allowing him to be connected to the larger Predator toys (only one of which, [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]], was released in Japan, and even that was basically in UK packaging). He was available only in a two-pack with Spin Road. | ||
Revision as of 04:31, 30 August 2022
- Dark Jet is a Decepticon from the Operation Combination portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Dark Jet (ダークジェット Dāku Jetto) is a terrestrial attack officer under the command of Scrash and the leader of the Jet Corps. He's also the fated rival of the Autobot Spin Road, having once killed one of Spin Road's closest friends.
It's said that he can fight against Sixwing on equal terms.
Fiction
Operation Combination story pages
Alongside Battle Gaia, Dark Jet led the Jet Corps in their campaign to plunder Earth of all its energy. They were initially opposed by their foes, the Road Corps. Dark Jet pitted his Dark Missile Launcher against his rival Spin Road's Spin Missile Launcher. The Decepticons defeated the Road Corps and pressed on into Earth's orbit. The Road Army vs. the Jet Army! New Decepticons Appear!
Arriving in Earth's orbit, they were met by Guard City, who had assembled every Micromaster Combiner in the Autobot ranks. Dark Jet then went toe-to-toe with Sixbuilder. The Decepticons' Attack on Earth!
The Autobots eventually formed the "Autobot Scrum Combination" and used their power to destroy Battle Gaia. Dark Jet and the Jet Corps quickly gathered up Battle Gaia's remains and fled back into space. Conclusion
Train Wars
Toys
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
- Spin Road vs. Dark Jet (Versus pack, 1992)
- Japanese ID number: TF-06
- Accessories: Missile launcher, 3 missiles
- Known designers: Takio Ejima (TakaraTomy)
- Dark Jet is identical to the Predator Skydive, transforming into a fictionalized version of a Northrop YF-23 fighter jet. He has a spring-loaded hand-held missile launcher, plus retains the Megavisor gimmick, allowing him to be connected to the larger Predator toys (only one of which, Skyquake, was released in Japan, and even that was basically in UK packaging). He was available only in a two-pack with Spin Road.
