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===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=== | ||
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[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] was armed with two cluster bomb missile launchers and two [[laser beam rifle]]s. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Ramjet's ''Universe'' profile}} | [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] was armed with two cluster bomb missile launchers and two [[laser beam rifle]]s. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Ramjet's ''Universe'' profile}} [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] could shoot cluster bombs over a distance of 40 miles, each of which was capable of levelling a 10,000 feet square area. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Starscream's ''Universe'' profile}} | ||
[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] deployed cluster bombs to scatter the workers when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked the [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Power Play!}} He would later drop more cluster bombs on the [[United States Army|US army units]] gathered outside the Decepticons' [[Fortress Sinister|fortress]], presumably causing horrific casualties. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}} | [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] deployed cluster bombs to scatter the workers when the [[Decepticon]]s attacked the [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant]]. {{storylink|Power Play!}} He would later drop more cluster bombs on the [[United States Army|US army units]] gathered outside the Decepticons' [[Fortress Sinister|fortress]], presumably causing horrific casualties. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Starscream''' (Decepticon Jet, [[1984]]-[[1986]], [[1990]])}}</ul> | |||
:*''Accessories'': left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 [[null-ray]]s, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear | |||
:According to his [[packaging]] [[bio]], ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Starscream]] came with two cluster bombs that could be mounted in his missile launchers. | |||
:This toy has been [[retool]]ed, [[redeco]]ed, and [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] a great number of times over the years, see [[Starscream (G1)/toys]] for more information. | |||
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[[File:G1Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | [[File:G1Ramjet toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ramjet''' ([[1985]] | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Ramjet''' ([[1985]]-[[1986]], [[1990]])}}</ul> | ||
:*''Accessories:'' 2 cluster bombs, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear | :*''Accessories:'' 2 cluster bombs, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear | ||
:'' | :''The Transformers'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Ramjet]] came with two black cluster bombs, according to his [[instructions]] and packaging bio. | ||
:While the base "[[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]" [[mold]] has been | :While as noted above the base "[[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]]" [[mold]] has been retooled, redecoed, and reissued a number of times, these cluster bombs are unique to this version as even ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]] came with new [[weapon]]s. | ||
[[Category:Bombs]] | [[Category:Bombs]] | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 24 January 2025
The cluster bomb is an explosive weapon.
Fiction
Marvel The Transformers comics
Ramjet was armed with two cluster bomb missile launchers and two laser beam rifles. Ramjet's Universe profile Starscream could shoot cluster bombs over a distance of 40 miles, each of which was capable of levelling a 10,000 feet square area. Starscream's Universe profile
Starscream deployed cluster bombs to scatter the workers when the Decepticons attacked the Harrison Nuclear Power Plant. Power Play! He would later drop more cluster bombs on the US army units gathered outside the Decepticons' fortress, presumably causing horrific casualties. Prisoner of War!
During a battle over G.B. Blackrock's Anti-Robot Photonic Multi-Cannon between the Decepticons, Autobots, and Circuit Breaker, Starscream once again dropped his cluster bombs, this time severely damaging Jazz. DIS-Integrated Circuits!
The Transformers cartoon
After installing the power chip rectifiers of all the Decepticons into himself, Megatron gained the ability to use Starscream's cluster bombs. He proceeded to use them in a showdown with Optimus Prime. Heavy Metal War
Battle Drive
When Bumblebee managed to take out Blitzwing on his own, Starscream began to panic only to laugh off being startled when he saw the lone Autobot standing against him. Starscream then unleashed a barrage of cluster bombs onto the road, though Bumblebee managed to dodge the ensuing explosions. Battle Drive
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
In jet mode, Ramjet was armed with two cluster bomb launchers. Ramjet's More than Meets the Eye profile
2005 IDW continuity
During the battle between Squadron X and the Wreckers on Pova, a cluster bomb trapped Springer under some rubble. Last Stand of the Wreckers #4
The Last Knight film
Hound was known to carry cluster bombs. They would sometimes misfire during transformation, causing unwarranted devastation to his surroundings. The Last Knight
Toys
The Transformers
- Accessories: left & right fists, 2 missile launchers, 2 null-rays, 2 cluster bombs, left & right wings, left & right tail fins, left & right tail wings, landing gear
- According to his packaging bio, The Transformers Starscream came with two cluster bombs that could be mounted in his missile launchers.
- This toy has been retooled, redecoed, and reissued a great number of times over the years, see Starscream (G1)/toys for more information.
- Accessories: 2 cluster bombs, 2 fists (left & right), 2 wings (left & right), 2 tail fins (left & right), front landing gear
- The Transformers Ramjet came with two black cluster bombs, according to his instructions and packaging bio.
- While as noted above the base "Seeker" mold has been retooled, redecoed, and reissued a number of times, these cluster bombs are unique to this version as even Generation 2 Ramjet came with new weapons.
