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''Roller is a [[Autobot]] | ''Roller is a component of [[Autobot]] leader Optimus Prime in Generation 1 continuity.'' | ||
[[Image:Roller deploy.jpg|thumb|Roller's one tough little autobot]] | [[Image:Roller deploy.jpg|thumb|Roller's one tough little autobot]] | ||
In robot mode, Optimus Prime splits into three components: | |||
*The sentient “Optimus” robot module. | |||
*The “Prime” module, also known as Roller | |||
*His Combat Deck | |||
Although Optimus Prime can function as three independent modules, injury to any one module is felt by the other two. | |||
==ROLLER== | |||
Prime | [[Image:Roller outsmart.jpg|left|thumb|Roller exploits a tactical opening]]Roller is a small cart-shaped device that Optimus Prime uses to unobtrusively slip behind enemy lines. He can maintain radio control over Roller at distances up to 1200 miles. Having Roller present somewhere is like being there himself. | ||
== | Roller is a droid, able to function autonomously without Optimus’s active oversight. But without Optimus, by far the most important of the three modules, Roller would not survive. Optimus shows great attachment and concern for Roller, who is left particularly vulnerable by the behind-the-scenes situations in which he specializes. | ||
[[Image:Barrelroller_g1.jpg|thumb|60px| | |||
Roller is able to speak in a series of beeps and whistles. | |||
===Nine million years ago=== | |||
[[Image:Barrelroller_g1.jpg|thumb|60px|Barrelroller]] | |||
Orion Pax was an transport and delivery worker on Cybertron. His body was composed to two autonomous units, Orion (the robot) and an industrial droid Barrelroller, who transformed into an electromagnetic lift handle. | |||
Barrelroller was (presumably) rebuilt into Roller as we know him when Alpha Trion rebuilt Orion Pax into Optimus Prime. | |||
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[[Image:Roller.jpg|thumb|Roller's battlestars toy features moterized tank treads, he becomes a convier belt in Star convoy's base mode]] | [[Image:Roller.jpg|thumb|Roller's battlestars toy features moterized tank treads, he becomes a convier belt in Star convoy's base mode]] | ||
==Combat Deck== | ==Combat Deck== | ||
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He can operate by remote-control his Combat Deck module up to a distance of 1500 feet. The Auto-Launcher mounted on the Deck can use a variety of artillery and radiation beam weapons, including most of those used by his fellow Autobots. The Launcher also includes a highly dexterous grapple-arm which allows it to load itself and change its weaponry. The communications disk antenna mounted on the launcher provides a link between Optimus and all his fellow Autobots within a radius of 50 miles. It can be adapted to a satellite hook-up that increases its effective range 10-fold. | He can operate by remote-control his Combat Deck module up to a distance of 1500 feet. The Auto-Launcher mounted on the Deck can use a variety of artillery and radiation beam weapons, including most of those used by his fellow Autobots. The Launcher also includes a highly dexterous grapple-arm which allows it to load itself and change its weaponry. The communications disk antenna mounted on the launcher provides a link between Optimus and all his fellow Autobots within a radius of 50 miles. It can be adapted to a satellite hook-up that increases its effective range 10-fold. | ||
Unlike Roller, the Combat Deck does not possess autonomous intelligence. | |||
==Toys== | |||
[[Image:Roller g1 toy.jpg|thumb|left|<SPAN TITLE="There are even whispered rumors of a GIANT Orange Korean Roller that haunts eBay...">'''Many colors:''' Roller has been released in Dark Blue ''(shown,)'' Light Blue, Purple, Dark Purple, Gray and Black.</SPAN>]] | |||
Revision as of 10:31, 27 March 2006
Roller is a component of Autobot leader Optimus Prime in Generation 1 continuity.
In robot mode, Optimus Prime splits into three components:
- The sentient “Optimus” robot module.
- The “Prime” module, also known as Roller
- His Combat Deck
Although Optimus Prime can function as three independent modules, injury to any one module is felt by the other two.
ROLLER
Roller is a small cart-shaped device that Optimus Prime uses to unobtrusively slip behind enemy lines. He can maintain radio control over Roller at distances up to 1200 miles. Having Roller present somewhere is like being there himself.
Roller is a droid, able to function autonomously without Optimus’s active oversight. But without Optimus, by far the most important of the three modules, Roller would not survive. Optimus shows great attachment and concern for Roller, who is left particularly vulnerable by the behind-the-scenes situations in which he specializes.
Roller is able to speak in a series of beeps and whistles.
Nine million years ago
Orion Pax was an transport and delivery worker on Cybertron. His body was composed to two autonomous units, Orion (the robot) and an industrial droid Barrelroller, who transformed into an electromagnetic lift handle.
Barrelroller was (presumably) rebuilt into Roller as we know him when Alpha Trion rebuilt Orion Pax into Optimus Prime.
Roller's is apparently "one tough little autobot", and he gets a cool upgrade in Battlestars.
Combat Deck
He can operate by remote-control his Combat Deck module up to a distance of 1500 feet. The Auto-Launcher mounted on the Deck can use a variety of artillery and radiation beam weapons, including most of those used by his fellow Autobots. The Launcher also includes a highly dexterous grapple-arm which allows it to load itself and change its weaponry. The communications disk antenna mounted on the launcher provides a link between Optimus and all his fellow Autobots within a radius of 50 miles. It can be adapted to a satellite hook-up that increases its effective range 10-fold.
Unlike Roller, the Combat Deck does not possess autonomous intelligence.
Toys
