Fasttrack (G1)

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

Fasttrack is a Decepticon from the Generation 1 continuity family.

Here, Fasttrack shows off the latest in late '70s model kit stylings.

Fasttrack is a semi-autonomous armored interceptor under the control of the Decepticon Scorponok.

Fiction

Marvel The Transformers comics

Nel Yomtov has much to answer for

Fasttrack was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command. They were ambushed while leading captured Autobots on a death march to the smelting pool. Fasttrack seemed caught off-balance by the attack and was among the first to flee the scene once the retreat was sounded. Ring of Hate!

The comic's mistake-riddled coloring seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned. The robot mode shown was Blot's, however—a mistake also not uncommon in the Headmasters comic.

Fasttrack also participated in the attack on the Nebulan capital of Koraja. Broken Glass!

Transformers in 3-D

Fasttrack was on guard outside of Scorponok's fortress mode. The Test

Toys

The Transformers

"Pardon me, I need to guide a plane down the runway here."

• Scorponok (Headmaster, 1987)
  • Takara ID number: D-93
  • Accessories: 2 guns

Available only with the large Headmaster Decepticon Scorponok, Fasttrack transforms into a six-wheeled assault buggy. His axles were designed for quick rolling down the main ramp of Scorponok's city mode.

Like his animation model below, his two guns can be either hand-held or shoulder mounted.

This mold was redecoed into Black Roritchi.

• More information on Fasttrack at TFU.info

Generations

War for Cybertron: Earthrise

Hasbro denied the possibility of a Roller Micromaster, but Fasttrack's wheels say otherwise.

• Decepticon Fasttrack (Deluxe, 2020)
  • ID number: WFC-E35
  • Takara ID number: ER-12
  • Takara release date: January 30, 2021
  • Accessories: 2 blasters, dagger/spear-tip

Part of the third wave of Earthrise Deluxes, Decepticon Fasttrack is a "Modulator"-styled figure (though he bears more similarities with the "Weaponizers" of Siege), transforming via part-forming into a six-wheeled Cybertronian buggy-tank with twin blasters. There is a "seat" on the back end that can accommodate a Titan Master or Prime Master, though thematically it's meant to seat the "Lord Zarak" figure from Earthrise Scorponok. Concealed within his chest is an A.I.R. Lock System connection point, which allows him to link up with other toys in the line to form larger fortifications.

His shoulders are designed to snugly fit his blasters to emulate his (unused) "The Rebirth" animation model (see #Notes below).

Being a Weaponizer, Fasttrack can become armaments for other figures. The instructions include two official configurations: the first is a massive spear meant to be held by the larger Scorponok, evoking Black Zarak's "Tyrant Spear" (though not really resembling it in any meaningful fashion). The mode leaves behind Fasttrack's upper torso, which serves no official purpose. However, with some creativity, the piece can be attached to the spear to help Scorponok grip it more securely. The second option configures Fasttrack into a set of massive over-shoulder cannons meant to attach to smaller figures, with an outlying part forming a small shield. However, due to the position of the 5mm peg, it's extremely difficult to attach the backpack to another figure as shown in the instructions.

His inner packaging includes a piece of the line's galactic map revealing Botropolis.

This mold was also used to make Black Roritchi.

Notes

"'Inanimate'?! I'll show HIM 'inanimate'!"

• Fasttrack had a character model prepared for "The Rebirth", the mini-series which ended the US Generation 1 cartoon, but never actually appeared. He may have been slated to appear before "Rebirth" was cut from five episodes to three.
• Fasttrack's design was re-used in Super-God Masterforce for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the Guardminders. Fasttrack's coloration was used for the generic ones, while the leader used Black Roritchi's colors.
• Answering a Grim Gram in the UK comics, Grimlock said he did not consider semi-autonomous units like Scamper or Roller to "count" as Transformers; they were considered components of larger Transformers instead.
• The 1987 toy catalogue displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok.

Foreign names

• Japanese: Fasttrack (ファストトラック Fasutotorakku)