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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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Solitarium was littered all around [[Earth]], with no explanation of what it was or where it came from. One thing was clear, and that was that the [[Decepticon]]s wanted their hands on it. | Solitarium was littered all around [[Earth]], with no explanation of what it was or where it came from. One thing was clear, and that was that the [[Decepticon]]s wanted their hands on it. | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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Most toys in the '' | Most toys in the ''Robotmasters'' line came with a new accessory. Six of these were explicitly forged from solitarium... | ||
*RM-04 [[Wrecker Hook (RM)|Wrecker Hook]]'s "Boost Hammer" | *RM-04 [[Wrecker Hook (RM)|Wrecker Hook]]'s "Boost Hammer" | ||
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100 sets of special clear-red versions of these four weapons were made available as a contest prize (along with red versions of the three Autobot guns), as second place in the same contest where [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Cybertron Base]] was first prize. | 100 sets of special clear-red versions of these four weapons were made available as a contest prize (along with red versions of the three Autobot guns), as second place in the same contest where [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Cybertron Base]] was first prize. | ||
Each of the mail-away "Limited Black Version" '' | Each of the mail-away "Limited Black Version" ''Robotmasters'' toys came with a chrome-gold version of one of the four Arsenal Force weapons. | ||
*RM-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)# | *RM-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Optimus Prime]] - Gold Calamity Defenser | ||
*RM-02 [[Megatron (BW)# | *RM-02 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Robotmasters|Megatron]] - Gold Sacred-Cut Sword "Armorkiller" | ||
*RM-11 [[Optimus Primal# | *RM-11 [[Optimus Primal/toys#Robotmasters|Optimus Primal]] - Gold Boost Hammer | ||
*RM-12 [[Starscream (G1)# | *RM-12 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Robotmasters|Starscream]] - Gold Jamming Trident | ||
There are other new accessories in '' | There are other new accessories in ''Robotmasters'' that are not explicitly solitarium weapons. The nameless missile launcher included with Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Optimus Primal (and their [[redeco]]es) could be considered a solitarium weapon. | ||
Additionally, the extra chromed weapons from the first '' | Additionally, the extra chromed weapons from the first ''Robotmasters'' Autobots are the same transparent plastic as the solitarium weapons underneath the chrome coat. These were included in the contest-prize weapon set in clear-red without the chrome coating, so perhaps those versions are forged from solitarium. | ||
*RM-03 [[Mirage (G1)#_Robot_Masters_2|Mirage's]] "JS Laser Gun" | *RM-03 [[Mirage (G1)#_Robot_Masters_2|Mirage's]] "JS Laser Gun" | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* A more detailed history for | * A more detailed history for solitarium was developed during the planning stages for ''Robotmasters'', which explained that the substance actually came from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. When the planet was transported into Earth's orbit during the events of "[[The Ultimate Doom]]", it crossed Earth's Roche Limit (the boundary at which point a smaller planetary body will start to break up due to the effects of a larger body's gravity) before being blasted off into space, and during that time, the solitarium was the first thing to break away from the planet. Scattered into space, some of it eventually fell on Earth, setting up the events of ''Robotmasters'' and explaining its rather sudden appearance in the early 21st century, when the story is set. Of course, precisely none of this information found its way into the finished storyline. | ||
* It has been speculated that the new-mold weapons in '' | * It has been speculated that the new-mold weapons in ''Robotmasters'' are actually unused accessories from the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] "LED Powers" ''Microman'' series, which was abruptly cancelled in late 2000. The last section of the line included transparent plastic weapons that could be combined to form armor or larger weapons for the individual Microman figures. The handle size is also identical between the solitarium parts and the "Shining Tector" Microman weapons. | ||
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[[Category:Substances]] | [[Category:Substances]] | ||
[[Category:TransTech]] | [[Category:TransTech]] | ||
Revision as of 05:00, 3 August 2013
Solitarium (ソリタリュウム Soritaryūmu) is a type of ore discovered on Earth in the early 21st century. Small amounts of it can be used to craft powerful weaponry, or to give a temporary boost to the power of a Transformer.
Fiction
Robotmasters
Solitarium was littered all around Earth, with no explanation of what it was or where it came from. One thing was clear, and that was that the Decepticons wanted their hands on it.
Pack-in comic
Gigant Bomb installed a chunk of solitarium in his chest, vastly increasing his power to the point where even Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal couldn't scratch him. However, Victory Saber soon arrived and sliced the piece of solitarium in two, forcing the Decepticon to retreat. The Victory Warriors Enter!!
Online comic
Starscream created four melee weapons from pure solitarium, which he then fashioned into the Arsenal Force. Starscream Grins 3 Times...
Cartoon
A large deposit of solitarium was discovered beneath a large city, and as a result, the city came under attack by the Decepticons. When Prime and Primal's "Double Prime Tornado" met with Beast Megatron and Rebirth Megatron's "Double Megatron Tornado", the energy produced by the attacks reacted with the Solitarium and caused it to flood out all over the city's streets. The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters
TransTech
Solitarium is a controlled substance in the city of Axiom Nexus. When he apprehended Jackpot, Stungun accused the Action Master of being on the energy in addition to nucleon. Gone Too Far
Animated
Optimus Prime wields a solitarium ultra-axe. The AllSpark Almanac
Toys
Robotmasters
Most toys in the Robotmasters line came with a new accessory. Six of these were explicitly forged from solitarium...
- RM-04 Wrecker Hook's "Boost Hammer"
- RM-06 Air Hunter's "Sacred-Cut Sword 'Armorkiller'"
- RM-08 Wingstun's "Jamming Trident"
- RM-09 Psycho-Orb's "Calamity Defenser"
- RM-13 Smokesniper's "Radial Pod"
- RM-14 Gigant Bomb's "Pulverizer"
The Hammer, Sword, Trident and Defenser could be combined to form the Arsenal Force megaweapon. Though it is not explicitly shown, the Pod and Pulverizer can also be added to the mix.
100 sets of special clear-red versions of these four weapons were made available as a contest prize (along with red versions of the three Autobot guns), as second place in the same contest where Cybertron Base was first prize.
Each of the mail-away "Limited Black Version" Robotmasters toys came with a chrome-gold version of one of the four Arsenal Force weapons.
- RM-01 Optimus Prime - Gold Calamity Defenser
- RM-02 Megatron - Gold Sacred-Cut Sword "Armorkiller"
- RM-11 Optimus Primal - Gold Boost Hammer
- RM-12 Starscream - Gold Jamming Trident
There are other new accessories in Robotmasters that are not explicitly solitarium weapons. The nameless missile launcher included with Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Optimus Primal (and their redecoes) could be considered a solitarium weapon.
Additionally, the extra chromed weapons from the first Robotmasters Autobots are the same transparent plastic as the solitarium weapons underneath the chrome coat. These were included in the contest-prize weapon set in clear-red without the chrome coating, so perhaps those versions are forged from solitarium.
- RM-03 Mirage's "JS Laser Gun"
- RM-05 R-Blade's "Flare Gun"
- RM-07 Bound Rogue's "Type 93"
Notes
- A more detailed history for solitarium was developed during the planning stages for Robotmasters, which explained that the substance actually came from Cybertron. When the planet was transported into Earth's orbit during the events of "The Ultimate Doom", it crossed Earth's Roche Limit (the boundary at which point a smaller planetary body will start to break up due to the effects of a larger body's gravity) before being blasted off into space, and during that time, the solitarium was the first thing to break away from the planet. Scattered into space, some of it eventually fell on Earth, setting up the events of Robotmasters and explaining its rather sudden appearance in the early 21st century, when the story is set. Of course, precisely none of this information found its way into the finished storyline.
- It has been speculated that the new-mold weapons in Robotmasters are actually unused accessories from the Takara "LED Powers" Microman series, which was abruptly cancelled in late 2000. The last section of the line included transparent plastic weapons that could be combined to form armor or larger weapons for the individual Microman figures. The handle size is also identical between the solitarium parts and the "Shining Tector" Microman weapons.
