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:''Aero Drones are [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Aero Drones are [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] from the [[Beast Machines: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:SonicAttackDrone2.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb|Um, guys, ranged weapons mean you don't have to get that close...]] | ||
Swarming in massive numbers, '''Aero Drones''' (also called '''Sonic Attack Jets''') provide air support when the ground-based Vehicons attack. They're not very smart, but they have incredible speed and almost unlimited numbers. | Swarming in massive numbers, '''Aero Drones''' (also called '''Sonic Attack Jets''') provide air support when the ground-based Vehicons attack. They're not very smart, but they have incredible speed and almost unlimited numbers. | ||
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Aero Drones were first encountered by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] when they were exploring the abandoned [[Cybertropolis]]. Subsequently led by [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] throughout the war, they typically attacked in swarms, using their high altitude and speed to launch attacks. | Aero Drones were first encountered by [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] when they were exploring the abandoned [[Cybertropolis]]. Subsequently led by [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] throughout the war, they typically attacked in swarms, using their high altitude and speed to launch attacks. | ||
After [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] was made a [[Vehicon general]] and the introduction of the [[Copter Drone]]s, the Aero Drones were put in reserve. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike}} They were later used when [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] launched his assault on the [[Maximal]]-occupied [[Grand Mal]], possibly for purposes of troop augmentation. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall}} | After [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] was made a [[Vehicon general]] and the introduction of the [[Copter Drone]]s, the Aero Drones were put in reserve. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike}} They were later used when [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] launched his assault on the [[Maximal]]-occupied [[Grand Mal]], possibly for purposes of troop augmentation. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Machines=== | ===Beast Machines=== | ||
[[ | [[File:SonicAttackJet-toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|One of the <s>Blue Angels</s> Blue Meanies.]] | ||
*'''Sonic Attack Jet''' (Deluxe, 2000) | *'''Sonic Attack Jet''' (Deluxe, 2000) | ||
**''Accessories'': 2 "energy blast" missiles | **''Accessories'': 2 "energy blast" missiles | ||
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: The Sonic Attack Jet is a [[redeco]] of the ''Beast Machines'' Deluxe [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronic jet fighter. Its jet-mode cockpit has a spring-loaded extension, giving it a bird-like head in this form that is articulated at the neck to "search" for targets. Both jet and robot modes feature spring-loaded "energy blast" missiles. It also has an alternate robot mode, which folds its legs into a "flight cone" with revealed jet thrusters. | : The Sonic Attack Jet is a [[redeco]] of the ''Beast Machines'' Deluxe [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]] [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronic jet fighter. Its jet-mode cockpit has a spring-loaded extension, giving it a bird-like head in this form that is articulated at the neck to "search" for targets. Both jet and robot modes feature spring-loaded "energy blast" missiles. It also has an alternate robot mode, which folds its legs into a "flight cone" with revealed jet thrusters. | ||
: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]] and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], plus ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. | : This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]] and [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], plus ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Vehicon/SonicAttackJet/sonicattackjet.htm More information on the Sonic Attack Jet at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Vehicon/SonicAttackJet/sonicattackjet.htm More information on the Sonic Attack Jet at TFU.info]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 10 December 2014
- Aero Drones are Vehicons from the Beast Machines portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Swarming in massive numbers, Aero Drones (also called Sonic Attack Jets) provide air support when the ground-based Vehicons attack. They're not very smart, but they have incredible speed and almost unlimited numbers.
Fiction
Beast Machines cartoon
- Voice actor: N/A (English), Isshin Chiba, Chō, Nobutoshi Canna (Japanese)
Aero Drones were first encountered by Blackarachnia and Cheetor when they were exploring the abandoned Cybertropolis. Subsequently led by Jetstorm throughout the war, they typically attacked in swarms, using their high altitude and speed to launch attacks.
After Obsidian was made a Vehicon general and the introduction of the Copter Drones, the Aero Drones were put in reserve. Sparkwar Pt. I: The Strike They were later used when Megatron launched his assault on the Maximal-occupied Grand Mal, possibly for purposes of troop augmentation. Endgame Pt. II: When Legends Fall
Toys
Beast Machines
- Sonic Attack Jet (Deluxe, 2000)
- Accessories: 2 "energy blast" missiles
- The Sonic Attack Jet is a redeco of the Beast Machines Deluxe Vehicon Jetstorm mold, transforming into a Cybertronic jet fighter. Its jet-mode cockpit has a spring-loaded extension, giving it a bird-like head in this form that is articulated at the neck to "search" for targets. Both jet and robot modes feature spring-loaded "energy blast" missiles. It also has an alternate robot mode, which folds its legs into a "flight cone" with revealed jet thrusters.
- This mold was also used to make Robots in Disguise Storm Jet and Jhiaxus, plus Universe Skywarp.
Notes
- In the Japanese dub, the Aero Drones inherited Jetstorm's vocal tic of constantly shouting "DESU!" no matter what.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Aero Drone (エアロドローン Earo Dorōn)
