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'''Fusion weaponry''' is a weapon technology used by the [[Transformer]]s. Most of the weapons are possessed by either [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]] or [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]].
[[File:OtherVisits2 Rattrap with gun.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
'''Fusion weapons''' are powerful [[weapon]]s used by [[Transformer]]s. Notable examples include:
*[[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s '''[[fusion bomb]]s'''
*[[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]]'s iconic '''[[fusion cannon]]'''
*Gutcruncher's less iconic '''fusion blaster cannon'''
*[[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]'s '''fusion blaster''', '''fusion pistol''', '''fusion rifle''', and '''fusion grenades'''


==Known weapons==
Several other Transformers' weapons are also '''fusion-powered''' in some way, including:
===Fusion cannon===
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[anti-gravity gun]]
{{main|Fusion cannon}}
*[[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]]'s [[blowtorch blaster]]s
*[[Cindersaur (G1)|Cindersaur]]'s [[Fire-breath|flame breath]]/[[Flamethrower|flame-thrower]]
*[[Catgut]]'s [[particle blaster]] mode
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s [[photon rifle]]


===Fusion pistol===
==Fiction==
[[File:BWPart1 coverfire.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
The '''fusion pistol'''<ref name=BWUp10>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 10</ref> is a portable gun carried by the Maximal [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]].
The merciless [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] was capable of using assorted demolition and fusion devices in eliminating his prey. {{storylink|The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|Scourge's ''Universe'' profile}}
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===Fusion rifle===
===''Beast Wars'' cartoon continuity===
[[File:OtherVisits2 Rattrap with gun.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
The '''fusion rifle'''<ref name=BWUp11>''Beast Wars Universe'', page 11</ref> is Rattrap's main weapon after he became a [[Transmetal]]. The fusion rifle shares the same shape with the fusion pistol, but it has a different color.
[[File:BWPart1 coverfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
{{--}}
When it appeared that [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] had betrayed the [[Maximal]]s and attacked [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]], Rattrap tuned his fusion rifle on him, though he was talked down by [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}}


===Fusion grenade===
While defending a communications tower to contact a [[temporal probe]] sent to search for the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'', Rattrap shot [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]]'s hand off with his fusion rifle. Later, he used it to save Dinobot's life by blasting [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] over a cliff. {{storylink|The Probe}}
[[File:bw-rattrap-s213-fgrenade.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
The '''fusion grenade'''<ref name=BWUp11/> is yet another piece of fusion weaponry possessed by Rattrap. It is a variation of Rattrap's demolition charges,<ref name=BWUp10/> but seems to be stored in his back instead of his forearms.


There is a magnetic clamp in the back of a fusion grenade, allowing it to be attached on a target firmly.
Despite being blinded by an [[energon]] explosion, Rattrap was able to follow [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s directions well enough to shoot both [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] out of the sky with some well placed fusion blasts. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}


During a battle, Rattrap sneaked into [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s [[Transwarp cruiser]]. Rattrap chewed his way into the ship and tossed a couple of grenades at [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. Not knowing what they were, Tarantulas caught them. Realizing what they were, Tarantulas could do nothing but scream since the grenades were stuck firmly on his hands. As Rattrap climbed back out, the grenades blew Tarantulas to bits. The blast also appeared to damage the engines, as the explosion consumed Ravage before crippling the ship. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}
[[File:Bw-rattrap-s213-fgrenade.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3]]
During a battle, Rattrap sneaked into [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s [[Transwarp cruiser]]. Rattrap chewed his way into the ship and tossed a couple of grenades at [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. Not knowing what they were, Tarantulas caught them. Realizing what they were, Tarantulas could do nothing but scream since the grenades were stuck firmly on his hands with magnetic clamps. As Rattrap climbed back out, the grenades blew Tarantulas to bits. The blast also appeared to damage the engines, as the explosion consumed Ravage before crippling the ship. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}
 
====''Beast Wars Universe''====
The fusion pistol was a portable gun carried by the [[Maximal]] Rattrap. After he became a [[Transmetal]], his main weapon was a fusion rifle which shared the same shape with the fusion pistol, but it had a different color. Transmetal Rattrap was also armed with fusion grenades, a variation of his demolition charges. {{storylink|Beast Wars Universe|Rattrap's ''Beast Wars Universe'' profile}}
{{--}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Fusion cannon===
===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
{{main|Fusion cannon#Toys}}
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Core Rattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
 
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-m1|'''Rattrap''' (Core class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
===Fusion pistol===
:*''Accessories'': fusion blaster
[[File:BW-toy Rattrap.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
:Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'', ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Rattrap]] came with a fusion blaster based on his weapon from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, which can be tabbed onto his back in [[robot mode]] or either of his [[Beast mode|rat mode]] haunches.
*'''Rattrap''' (Basic, 1996/1997)
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**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-5'''
**''Accessories:'' 2-part pistol
:Rattrap's [[beast mode]] "shell" halves each hide a part of his pistol.
 
*'''Rattle Vs Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, 1997)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-5'''
**''Accessories:'' 2-part pistol
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*'''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, "Golden Disc Key"
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==Merchandise==
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===Fusion cannon===
{{main|Fusion cannon#Merchandise}}
 
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===Fusion pistol===
<center><gallery>
File:Rattrapmutatingcard.jpg|'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)<!--On Rattrap's card, he is shown to hold his pistol.-->
File:BwgumDX_rattrap.jpg|'''Rattle''' (Beast Wars Gum DX, 1997)
File:Bwramune_rattrap.jpg|'''Rattle''' (Beast Wars Ramune, 1997)
File:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|'''Rattrap vs. Megatron''' (Robot Heroes, 2008)
</gallery></center>


==Notes==
==Notes==
*According to his [[toy]]'s [[packaging]] [[bio]] and latterly his [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' [[profile]], [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[anti-gravity gun]] is fusion-powered.
*The name of Rattrap's primary weapon flip-flops throughout the first season of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars cartoon]]''. In all of the episodes where it is identified in the script, it goes as follows:<ref>[https://www.tfraw.com/p/beast-wars-script-archive.html ''Beast Wars'' script archive at TFraw.com]</ref>
*Although ''Transmetal'' Rattrap frequently uses the fusion rifle in ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon, his ''Transmetal'' toy doesn't feature one.
**"[[Beast Wars (Part 2)]]" — fusion rifle
**"[[Chain of Command (BW)|Chain of Command]]" — both '''stasis rifle''' and [[plasma rifle]]
**"[[Double Jeopardy]]" — stasis rifle
**"[[The Probe]]" — fusion rifle
**"[[The Trigger, Part 2]]" — stasis rifle
**"[[Dark Voyage]]" — fusion rifle
*Although Transmetal Rattrap frequently uses a fusion rifle in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, his Transmetal toy doesn't feature one.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 23:30, 24 April 2025

Fusion weapons are powerful weapons used by Transformers. Notable examples include:

Several other Transformers' weapons are also fusion-powered in some way, including:

Fiction

Marvel The Transformers comics

The merciless Scourge was capable of using assorted demolition and fusion devices in eliminating his prey. Scourge's Universe profile

Beast Wars cartoon continuity

Beast Wars cartoon

When it appeared that Dinobot had betrayed the Maximals and attacked Rhinox, Rattrap tuned his fusion rifle on him, though he was talked down by Optimus Primal. Beast Wars (Part 2)

While defending a communications tower to contact a temporal probe sent to search for the Axalon, Rattrap shot Scorponok's hand off with his fusion rifle. Later, he used it to save Dinobot's life by blasting Blackarachnia over a cliff. The Probe

Despite being blinded by an energon explosion, Rattrap was able to follow Rhinox's directions well enough to shoot both Terrorsaur and Waspinator out of the sky with some well placed fusion blasts. Dark Voyage

During a battle, Rattrap sneaked into Ravage's Transwarp cruiser. Rattrap chewed his way into the ship and tossed a couple of grenades at Tarantulas. Not knowing what they were, Tarantulas caught them. Realizing what they were, Tarantulas could do nothing but scream since the grenades were stuck firmly on his hands with magnetic clamps. As Rattrap climbed back out, the grenades blew Tarantulas to bits. The blast also appeared to damage the engines, as the explosion consumed Ravage before crippling the ship. The Agenda (Part III)

Beast Wars Universe

The fusion pistol was a portable gun carried by the Maximal Rattrap. After he became a Transmetal, his main weapon was a fusion rifle which shared the same shape with the fusion pistol, but it had a different color. Transmetal Rattrap was also armed with fusion grenades, a variation of his demolition charges. Rattrap's Beast Wars Universe profile

Toys

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

  • Rattrap (Core class, 2020)
  • Accessories: fusion blaster
Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Beast Wars, Kingdom Rattrap came with a fusion blaster based on his weapon from the Beast Wars cartoon, which can be tabbed onto his back in robot mode or either of his rat mode haunches.

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Beast Wars script archive at TFraw.com
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