Sledge (Energon)

The name or term "Sledge" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Sledge (disambiguation).

Sledge is a Decepticon combiner limb from the Energon portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.

Seen here brandishing the Mighty Fist of Righteous Indignation.

He is the right arm.
Autobots have cause for alarm.
He is the right arm.
Constructicon Maximus, form!

Joined to Steamhammer the shovel,
Sledge stands strong and tall.
And his character traits give no trouble:
He has none at all.

He is the right arm.
Autobots have cause for alarm.
He is the right arm.
Constructicon Maximus, form!

Fiction

Energon cartoon

Shortly after awakening from their long slumber, Constructicon Maximus and Bruticus Maximus were ordered by Galvatron to pursue the fleeing Superion Maximus after the Autobot attempted to attack the Decepticon leader. Both combiners separated into their individual components and gave chase. They later pledged their allegiance to Galvatron, believing he was the future of Cybertron. Galvatron!

During a virtual training match between the Autobots and Decepticons, Sledge and the other Constructicon team members fought alongside the Destruction Team against Storm Jet and his Air Team. Both sides combined and clashed, with Superion Maximus losing the battle. However, they were quickly defeated by Optimus Supreme in the next round. Distribution

Sledge and the other Constructicon Team members eventually paid for their treachery during a final show down with the Air Team. Bruticus Maximus and Constructicon Maximus double teamed Superion Maximus, who held his own and destroyed Constructicon's spark before the Autobot was reduced to just Storm Jet. However, the ghost of Superion's brother appeared and destroyed Blackout, giving Storm Jet the chance to procure Constructicons's dead limbs (including Sledge) and recombined into Superion. Before Bruticus could recover, the Autobot pierced his spark, causing an explosion which engulfed them all. Spark

Sledge was never referred to by name, nor was he ever presented as a sentient, individual being. Most of his appearances were as the right arm of Constructicon Maximus.

Toys

Super Link

• Buildron (Multi-pack, 2004)
  • Japanese ID number: EX-01
  • Accessories: Energon claw weapon, energon star

In Japan, Sledge (aka "Scrapper") was only made available as part of a complete Buildron gift set, exclusive to Toys"R"Us stores. Scrapper is largely identical to the Hasbro version, the main difference being that the Takara release uses a darker clear-blue for the "energon" bits. Furthermore, he is lacking the tampographed Powerlinx symbol inside his shovel.

• Scrapper and Bonecrusher gallery at TFkenkon

Energon

File:EnergonSledge toy.jpg

Terror of the wickets.

• Sledge (Basic, 2005)
  • Team ID number: C1
  • Accessories: Energon claw weapon, energon star

Sledge, identical in mold to his teammate Bonecrusher, transforms into a wheeled front-end loader. He can also form a leg or arm to any Energon-series "Powerlinx Combiner" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the right arm of Constructicon Maximus. He comes with an energon weapon resembling a garden implement or a militarized cricket bat, and a blue "super energon" Decepticon-style energon star.

This mold was used to make Classics Scrapper and Bonecrusher.

• More information on Sledge at TFU.info

Notes

Foreign names

• Japanese: Scrapper (スクラッパー Sukurappā)