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'''Machine guns''' are weapons which fire small projectiles at an incredibly high rate. You would think that the [[Transformer | '''Machine guns''' are weapons which fire small projectiles at an incredibly high rate. You would think that the [[Transformer]]s would make something [[Laser rifle|flashy]] or [[Fusion cannon|nuclear]], but hey, go with what works. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] used a machine gun, which was later modified to be controlled by [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]]. It fired rounds of 1,200 per minute. And knowing Slugslinger, he fired it at that rate whenever he saw something [[Optimus Prime (G1)|threatening]] or [[Grimlock (G1)|scary]]. [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] counts 35mm machine guns among his numerous weapons. Surprisingly not content to just kick things, [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] also plays with a sub-machine gun that fires up to 300 armor-piercing, titanium-coated rounds per minute. | [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] used a machine gun, which was later modified to be controlled by [[Caliburst (G1)|Caliburst]]. It fired rounds of 1,200 per minute. And knowing Slugslinger, he fired it at that rate whenever he saw something [[Optimus Prime (G1)|threatening]] or [[Grimlock (G1)|scary]]. [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]] counts 35mm machine guns among his numerous weapons. Surprisingly not content to just kick things, [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]] also plays with a sub-machine gun that fires up to 300 armor-piercing, titanium-coated rounds per minute.{{fact|Where are these things from?}} | ||
===''Beast Wars''=== | ===''Beast Wars''=== | ||
[[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] had the legs of their [[Alternate mode|spider modes]] equipped with machine guns. According to some sources, this specific type of machine gun carries the name "Neo Round Machine Gun." {{storylink|Blackarachnia Chapter}} | [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] had the legs of their [[Alternate mode|spider modes]] equipped with machine guns. According to some sources, this specific type of machine gun carries the name "Neo Round Machine Gun." {{storylink|Blackarachnia Chapter}} | ||
Although they are better known as the "Chainguns of Doom," Rhinox's twin gatling guns have been | Although they are better known as the "Chainguns of Doom," Rhinox's twin gatling guns have been referred to as "Gatling Hammers" as well.{{storylink|Rhinox Chapter}} | ||
After his upgrade into a [[Transmetal]], Tarantulas had machine guns installed in his shoulders. | After his upgrade into a [[Transmetal]], Tarantulas had machine guns installed in his shoulders. | ||
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The Maximal [[Cohrada]] is armed with an "Arm Machine Gun." {{storylink|Cohrada Chapter}} | The Maximal [[Cohrada]] is armed with an "Arm Machine Gun." {{storylink|Cohrada Chapter}} | ||
===Unicron Trilogy=== | ===Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''Cybertron'' cartoon==== | |||
[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] gained a second [[Cyber Key]]-activated weapon called a "Death Machine Gun." It was capable of firing off several energized shots in rapid succession, thanks to its four barrels, and was responsible for bringing [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] to the brink of death in the Battle of Niagara Falls. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} However, it would not prove as effective afterward, as Megatron's enemies either learned to evade the shots, or could better endure them. | [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] gained a second [[Cyber Key]]-activated weapon called a "Death Machine Gun." It was capable of firing off several energized shots in rapid succession, thanks to its four barrels, and was responsible for bringing [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]], and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] to the brink of death in the Battle of Niagara Falls. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} However, it would not prove as effective afterward, as Megatron's enemies either learned to evade the shots, or could better endure them. | ||
===Live-action ''Transformers'' movies=== | ===Live-action ''Transformers'' movies=== | ||
[[ | [[File:ROTF Protoform with weapon.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|[[Water-squirting gimmick|More like a watergun]].]] | ||
After arriving on Earth, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] downgraded their [[ | After arriving on Earth, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] downgraded their [[plasma cannon]]s for machine guns (the other [[Decepticon]]s presumably followed course). This loss of advanced weaponry was presumably to better disguise themselves for combat on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Prime Directives issue 4}} | ||
The [[Autobot | The [[Autobot]]s, on the other hand, retained their energy weapons. Only [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] was shown using a machine gun. {{storylink|Transformers (film)|Transformers}} Really thought that one through, didn't you, Starscream? | ||
As more Transformers made their way to Earth, they also adopted machine guns. [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], and [[The Twins]] all had machine guns. During the [[Operation: Firestorm|final battle]] in [[Egypt]], all the Decepticon [[protoform]]s used machine guns, either wrist mounted ones or hand held rifles (one protoform switched to the wrist mounted one after his hand held one was destroyed). {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}} | As more Transformers made their way to Earth, they also adopted machine guns. [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]], [[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], and [[The Twins]] all had machine guns. During the [[Operation: Firestorm|final battle]] in [[Egypt]], all the Decepticon [[protoform]]s used machine guns, either wrist mounted ones or hand held rifles (one protoform switched to the wrist mounted one after his hand held one was destroyed). {{storylink|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}} | ||
==Games== | |||
===War for Cybertron=== | ===War for Cybertron=== | ||
Machine guns such as the [[X12 Scrapmaker]] were used even before [[Transformer]]s came to [[Earth]], alongside their familiar energy weapons, during the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Some Transformers had machine guns mounted on their vehicle modes, usually Scout Class warriors. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}} | Machine guns such as the [[X12 Scrapmaker]] were used even before [[Transformer]]s came to [[Earth]], alongside their familiar energy weapons, during the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Some Transformers had machine guns mounted on their vehicle modes, usually Scout Class warriors. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}} | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 26 January 2015
Machine guns are weapons which fire small projectiles at an incredibly high rate. You would think that the Transformers would make something flashy or nuclear, but hey, go with what works.
Fiction
Generation 1
Slugslinger used a machine gun, which was later modified to be controlled by Caliburst. It fired rounds of 1,200 per minute. And knowing Slugslinger, he fired it at that rate whenever he saw something threatening or scary. Crossblades counts 35mm machine guns among his numerous weapons. Surprisingly not content to just kick things, Kickback also plays with a sub-machine gun that fires up to 300 armor-piercing, titanium-coated rounds per minute.[Where are these things from?]{{#ifeq: ||}}
Beast Wars
Tarantulas and Blackarachnia had the legs of their spider modes equipped with machine guns. According to some sources, this specific type of machine gun carries the name "Neo Round Machine Gun." Blackarachnia Chapter
Although they are better known as the "Chainguns of Doom," Rhinox's twin gatling guns have been referred to as "Gatling Hammers" as well.Rhinox Chapter
After his upgrade into a Transmetal, Tarantulas had machine guns installed in his shoulders.
Beast Wars Neo
The Maximal Cohrada is armed with an "Arm Machine Gun." Cohrada Chapter
Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity
Cybertron cartoon
Megatron gained a second Cyber Key-activated weapon called a "Death Machine Gun." It was capable of firing off several energized shots in rapid succession, thanks to its four barrels, and was responsible for bringing Hot Shot, Red Alert, and Scattorshot to the brink of death in the Battle of Niagara Falls. Revelation However, it would not prove as effective afterward, as Megatron's enemies either learned to evade the shots, or could better endure them.
Live-action Transformers movies
After arriving on Earth, Starscream and Blackout downgraded their plasma cannons for machine guns (the other Decepticons presumably followed course). This loss of advanced weaponry was presumably to better disguise themselves for combat on Earth. Prime Directives issue 4
The Autobots, on the other hand, retained their energy weapons. Only Ratchet was shown using a machine gun. Transformers Really thought that one through, didn't you, Starscream?
As more Transformers made their way to Earth, they also adopted machine guns. Arcee, Sideswipe, and The Twins all had machine guns. During the final battle in Egypt, all the Decepticon protoforms used machine guns, either wrist mounted ones or hand held rifles (one protoform switched to the wrist mounted one after his hand held one was destroyed). Revenge of the Fallen
Games
War for Cybertron
Machine guns such as the X12 Scrapmaker were used even before Transformers came to Earth, alongside their familiar energy weapons, during the Great War on Cybertron. Some Transformers had machine guns mounted on their vehicle modes, usually Scout Class warriors. Transformers: War for Cybertron