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:''Detectas is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] and [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity families]].''
:''Detectas is an [[Autobot]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] originally from the Japanese portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:DetectasGTF.jpg|upright=2|thumb|HM Government, Public Service Film No. 42 Para 6. "HOW NOT TO BE SEEN"]]


[[File:DetectasGTF.jpg|upright=2|thumb|HM Government, Public Service Film No. 42 Para 6. "HOW NOT TO BE SEEN"]]
'''Detectas''' (ディテクタス ''Ditekutasu'') boasts, "The light makes me shine!" In Japan, that also means "glow with hope".<ref>Micron Booster material</ref>
'''Detectas''' (ディテクタス ''Ditekutasu'') boasts, "The light makes me shine!" In Japan, that also means "glow with hope".


His special cloaking ability completely hides him from most any sensor net. That he's barely visible even when his cloaking systems ''aren't'' active makes his ability to not be seen all the easier.
His special cloaking ability completely hides him from most any sensor net. That he's barely visible even when his cloaking systems ''aren't'' active makes his ability to not be seen all the easier.
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===Ask Vector Prime===
===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Aurex 615.03 Epsilon]], Detectas stowed away aboard the ''[[Doomsday]]'' as it made its way to the [[Beast Wars (event)#Ask Vector Prime|Beast Wars]] of [[Alpha Q's universe]], providing intelligence to the Autobots.
In [[Aurex 615.03 Epsilon]], Detectas stowed away aboard the ''[[Doomsday]]'' as it made its way to the [[Beast Wars (event)#Ask Vector Prime|Beast Wars]] of [[Alpha Q's universe]], providing intelligence to the Autobots. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 23 September 2015}}
 
[[Vector Prime]] also knew of [[Primax]] versions of Detectas. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/23}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
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:*''Booster ID number'': '''10'''
:*''Booster ID number'': '''10'''


: Detectas is a clear-plastic [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mini-Con [[Strongarm (Classics)|Strongarm]], transforming into a police car based on a 2006 Dodge Charger (but with the proportions messed up). He was only available in the fifth "[[Micron Booster]]" assortment in Japan, where each figure came in its own blind-packed, individual box. Detectas was one of two "chase" figures in the set; each case of twelve Mini-Cons contained one of either [[Gnashteeth|Chromebite]] or Detectas, but never both.
: Detectas is a clear-plastic [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Mini-Con [[Strongarm (Classics)#Toys|Strongarm]], transforming into a police car based on a 2006 Dodge Charger (but with the proportions messed up). He was only available in the fifth "[[Micron Booster]]" assortment in Japan, where each figure came in its own blind-packed, individual box. Detectas was one of two "chase" figures in the set; each case of twelve Mini-Cons contained one of either [[Gnashteeth#Chromebite|Chromebite]] or Detectas, but never both.


:This mold was also used to make [[Rad Rogue]], ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Strongarm (Cybertron)|Strongarm]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Overcharge (Universe)|Overcharge]], and [[Mighty Strike|Mighty Stra]].
: Detectas's mold is the only Mini-Con mold with [[Powerlinx]] sockets that are accessible only in robot mode by design: the sockets on the outside of his lower legs, which end up folded against his thighs ''inside'' his car mode. However, he still has other sockets that remain accessible in both modes.
 
:This mold was also used to make [[Rad Rogue]], ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Strongarm (Cybertron)|Strongarm]], [[Flatfoot (Universe)|Flatfoot]], ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Overcharge (Universe)|Overcharge]], and campaign item [[Mighty Strike|Mighty Stra]].
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{{ClassicsStrongarmMold}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
* Detectas's name did not appear on any promotional materials for this assortment, where he was simply called "Radrogue Clear Version". However, the actual packaging for the toys supplies his name, establishing him as a separate character.
* None of the Micron Boosters came with any Romanized names on their blindboxed packaging. As such, the character's name can alternatively be spelled "Detectas" or "Detectus". In 2008, [[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]] went with the former for Detectas's media debut in "Gone Too Far".
* Detectas's mold is the only Mini-Con mold with [[Powerlinx]] sockets that are accessible only in robot mode by design: the sockets on the outside of his lower legs, which end up folded against his thighs ''inside'' his car mode. However, he still has other sockets that remain accessible in both modes.
* Detectas's name did not appear on any promotional materials for this assortment, where he was simply called "Radrogue Clear Version" (ラッドローグクリアバージョン). However, the actual packaging for the toys supplies his name, indicating him to be a separate character, an interpretation Fun Publications chose to go with in their stories.
 
==References==
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[[Category:Energon Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Energon Mini-Cons]]

Latest revision as of 02:07, 19 October 2023

Detectas is an Autobot-allied Mini-Con originally from the Japanese portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
HM Government, Public Service Film No. 42 Para 6. "HOW NOT TO BE SEEN"

Detectas (ディテクタス Ditekutasu) boasts, "The light makes me shine!" In Japan, that also means "glow with hope".<ref>Micron Booster material</ref>

His special cloaking ability completely hides him from most any sensor net. That he's barely visible even when his cloaking systems aren't active makes his ability to not be seen all the easier.

Fiction

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TransTech

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Special Investigative Officer Detectas used his impressive stealth powers to sit in on Cheetor and Stungun's interrogation of the Autobots Hubcap and Jackpot, who had been framed for the murder of Gutcruncher. It is not certain whether even Stungun was aware of his presence, though given the close working relationship between the two TransTech officers is seems unlikely that Stungun would have been left out of the loop. When the Autobots escaped—or were allowed to escape - Detectas was sent to covertly tail them in the hope that they would lead him to the real killer.

When the Autobots found themselves cornered in an alleyway by a pack of Malignus Revolutionaries, a lucky ricochet revealed Detectas's location and sent him crashing down from the ledge he had been occupying. Detectas feebly declared that everyone was under arrest, but in his weakened state he wasn't able to do much about it. Further damage from this ricochet caused an electrified sign to crash down into the alleyway, giving the Autobots the opening they needed to escape with Detectas in tow. Once they were clear, Detectas explained his assignment to the Autobots. Detectas disappeared, apparently too damaged to continue his investigation. Cheetor expected him to recover to operational status by the next noon. Gone Too Far

Some time later, Detectas was part of Cheetor's OZSA team which tried to arrest Cy-Kill at the Axiom Nexus News offices. Unfortunately, Cy-Kill had his troops on the scene as backup, and they managed to escape. Upon the Renegades' escape, Detectas was not amused at Sergeant Hound's joke that Detectas was "clear". Renegade Rhetoric (1), 2015/10/21

Ask Vector Prime

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In Aurex 615.03 Epsilon, Detectas stowed away aboard the Doomsday as it made its way to the Beast Wars of Alpha Q's universe, providing intelligence to the Autobots. Ask Vector Prime, 23 September 2015

Toys

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It's the storm we all have to endure.
  • Detectas (Micron Booster, 2007)
  • Booster ID number: 10
Detectas is a clear-plastic redeco of the Classics Mini-Con Strongarm, transforming into a police car based on a 2006 Dodge Charger (but with the proportions messed up). He was only available in the fifth "Micron Booster" assortment in Japan, where each figure came in its own blind-packed, individual box. Detectas was one of two "chase" figures in the set; each case of twelve Mini-Cons contained one of either Chromebite or Detectas, but never both.
Detectas's mold is the only Mini-Con mold with Powerlinx sockets that are accessible only in robot mode by design: the sockets on the outside of his lower legs, which end up folded against his thighs inside his car mode. However, he still has other sockets that remain accessible in both modes.
This mold was also used to make Rad Rogue, Cybertron Strongarm, Flatfoot, Universe Overcharge, and campaign item Mighty Stra.
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Notes

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  • None of the Micron Boosters came with any Romanized names on their blindboxed packaging. As such, the character's name can alternatively be spelled "Detectas" or "Detectus". In 2008, Greg Sepelak and Trent Troop went with the former for Detectas's media debut in "Gone Too Far".
  • Detectas's name did not appear on any promotional materials for this assortment, where he was simply called "Radrogue Clear Version" (ラッドローグクリアバージョン). However, the actual packaging for the toys supplies his name, indicating him to be a separate character, an interpretation Fun Publications chose to go with in their stories.

References

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