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[[Image:Dinobots-rollout.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Roll, float, drift, fall... whatever.]] | [[Image:Dinobots-rollout.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Roll, float, drift, fall... whatever.]] | ||
"'''Roll out'''" is a common command among [[Transformer|Transformers]] (primarily the [[Autobot|Autobots]]), essentially meaning to move out, deploy or otherwise embark on a mission. Its literal meaning, to start ''rolling'' in one's ground-based, wheel-equipped vehicle mode, appears to have become diluted over time, to the point that Transformers who don't even ''have'' vehicular alternate forms (and have to run to where they're going) still give /receive the order. | "'''Roll out'''" is a common command among [[Transformer|Transformers]] (primarily the [[Autobot|Autobots]]), essentially meaning to move out, deploy or otherwise embark on a mission. Its literal meaning, to start ''rolling'' in one's ground-based, wheel-equipped vehicle mode, appears to have become diluted over time, to the point that Transformers who don't even ''have'' vehicular alternate forms (and have to run to where they're going) still give/receive the order. | ||
{{quote|Autobots, transform and roll out!|Optimus Primes across the multiverse, too many times to count}} | {{quote|Autobots, transform and roll out!|Optimus Primes across the multiverse, too many times to count}} | ||
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It was such a famous command that, in the months following Optimus Prime's death, Pipes rallied his troops to defend [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] thus: "As Optimus Prime used to say, transform and roll out!" {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} | It was such a famous command that, in the months following Optimus Prime's death, Pipes rallied his troops to defend [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] thus: "As Optimus Prime used to say, transform and roll out!" {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
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The phrase here was less associated with Optimus Prime, though he did use it to start off several missions in the months after he was returned from Shockwave's captivity. In fact, the first known utterance of the phrase was by Wheeljack, as he and Jazz left the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] on a mission. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} | The phrase here was less associated with Optimus Prime, though he did use it to start off several missions in the months after he was returned from Shockwave's captivity. In fact, the first known utterance of the phrase was by Wheeljack, as he and Jazz left the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] on a mission. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} | ||
[[Image:Pretendertothethrone-landmine.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Move 'em on, head 'em up! Ride 'em in, count 'em out!]] | |||
Later it would be used to command all sorts of Transformers to do all sorts of things, such as ''running'' to one's destination, {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!|Brothers in Armor!!}} or ''leaping out of a starship into space''. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} | |||
When Prime first returned to command of Autobots on a mission, he used the phrase so gratuitously that it wasn't even a command to ''go anywhere''; it essentially just meant "turn around and fight." Since Prime was nothing more than a [[Floppy disk|computer-generated program]] at the time, maybe we can cut him a little slack. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!|Pretender to the Throne!}} | When Prime first returned to command of Autobots on a mission, he used the phrase so gratuitously that it wasn't even a command to ''go anywhere''; it essentially just meant "turn around and fight." Since Prime was nothing more than a [[Floppy disk|computer-generated program]] at the time, maybe we can cut him a little slack. {{storylink|Pretender to the Throne!|Pretender to the Throne!}} | ||
{{note|Like the belated appearance of [[Energon cube|energon cubes]], the phrase's frequent use even when it makes no sense would appear to be a point of the comics converging toward the more well-known [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon]].}} | |||
{{note|Like the belated appearance of [[Energon cube|energon cubes]], the phrase's frequent use even when it makes no sense would appear to be a point of the comics converging toward the more well-known [[ | |||
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===Beast Wars=== | ===Beast Wars=== | ||
While briefly holding the [[spark]] of Optimus Prime, [[Maximal]] leader [[Optimus Primal]] told the Maximals that it was "time to transform and roll out!" {{storylink|Optimal Situation|Optimal Situation}} | While briefly holding the [[spark]] of Optimus Prime, [[Maximal]] leader [[Optimus Primal]] told the Maximals that it was "time to transform and roll out!" {{storylink|Optimal Situation|Optimal Situation}} | ||
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Though it would seem logical, nobody has ''ever'' told [[Retrax]] to "roll out". Not too many other Beast Warriors are much equipped to do so. | Though it would seem logical, nobody has ''ever'' told [[Retrax]] to "roll out". Not too many other Beast Warriors are much equipped to do so. | ||
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===Transformers (2007 movie)=== | ===Transformers (2007 movie)=== | ||
Optimus Prime used a version of the catchphrase twice in the movie, once at the observatory, shortened to "Autobots, roll out!", and earlier when transforming to escape from Sector Seven as just "Roll out!". 'Transforming' in either case must have seemed too obvious to mention. | Optimus Prime used a version of the catchphrase twice in the movie, once at the observatory, shortened to "Autobots, roll out!", and earlier when transforming to escape from Sector Seven as just "Roll out!". 'Transforming' in either case must have seemed too obvious to mention. | ||
===Transformers Animated=== | ===Transformers Animated=== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Decepticons, attack]] | *[[Decepticons, attack]] | ||
[[Category:Transformer culture]] | [[Category:Transformer culture]] | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 12 May 2009
| The name or term "Rollout" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Rollout (disambiguation). |
"Roll out" is a common command among Transformers (primarily the Autobots), essentially meaning to move out, deploy or otherwise embark on a mission. Its literal meaning, to start rolling in one's ground-based, wheel-equipped vehicle mode, appears to have become diluted over time, to the point that Transformers who don't even have vehicular alternate forms (and have to run to where they're going) still give/receive the order.
Fiction
Generation 1 cartoon
The phrase in its most iconic form was uttered by Optimus Prime; it typically signified the start of a mission, as the group transformed and deployed to counter the Decepticons' latest scheme.
After Hot Rod opened the Matrix and became Rodimus Prime, his first act as Autobot leader was to order the Autobots to "transform and roll out"...through space (and Unicron's remaining unsmashed eye)! The Transformers: The Movie
It was such a famous command that, in the months following Optimus Prime's death, Pipes rallied his troops to defend Autobot Headquarters thus: "As Optimus Prime used to say, transform and roll out!" Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5
Marvel Comics continuity
The phrase here was less associated with Optimus Prime, though he did use it to start off several missions in the months after he was returned from Shockwave's captivity. In fact, the first known utterance of the phrase was by Wheeljack, as he and Jazz left the Ark on a mission. DIS-Integrated Circuits!
Later it would be used to command all sorts of Transformers to do all sorts of things, such as running to one's destination, Brothers in Armor!! or leaping out of a starship into space. Spacehikers!
When Prime first returned to command of Autobots on a mission, he used the phrase so gratuitously that it wasn't even a command to go anywhere; it essentially just meant "turn around and fight." Since Prime was nothing more than a computer-generated program at the time, maybe we can cut him a little slack. Pretender to the Throne!
Beast Wars
While briefly holding the spark of Optimus Prime, Maximal leader Optimus Primal told the Maximals that it was "time to transform and roll out!" Optimal Situation
Though it would seem logical, nobody has ever told Retrax to "roll out". Not too many other Beast Warriors are much equipped to do so.
Transformers (2007 movie)
Optimus Prime used a version of the catchphrase twice in the movie, once at the observatory, shortened to "Autobots, roll out!", and earlier when transforming to escape from Sector Seven as just "Roll out!". 'Transforming' in either case must have seemed too obvious to mention.
Transformers Animated
Repair crew captain Optimus Prime, once settled/stranded on Earth, typically used the command "Transform and roll out!" to have his squad deploy on a mission. Transform and Roll Out It became such a catchphrase for him that his adoring young fans among the population of Detroit requested that he say the phrase for them. Sound and Fury Ultra Magnus later told Jazz to "Transform and roll out" when he decided that the two of them should deal with a runaway train. Mission Accomplished
The Decepticons have their own version of the command: "Transform and rise up!" Megatron Rising - Part 2 Most of the Animated Decepticons (Megatron, Blitzwing, Lugnut and Starscream) have flying vehicle modes, hence the reason for the variation of the Command.
