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.

“	Nothing gets by me.	”
—Fasttrack's Earthrise motto

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!

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

War for Cybertron: Earthrise marketing material

The Decepticons closely followed the Autobots through space as they pursued the AllSpark. Fasttrack was a Space Force Infantry Raider, whose function served as an interceptor. His primary objective was to serve Scorponok and their primary weapons were the tank cannon blasters. Earthrise webpage

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 Masterforce Black Roritchi.

• More information on Fasttrack at TFU.info

Generations

Without the dagger accessory, that spear mode would be... pointless.

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

Part of the third wave of Earthrise Deluxes, "Decepticon Fasttrack" is a Weaponizer-styled figure, transforming via part-forming into a six-wheeled Cybertronian buggy-tank with twin blasters. The dagger accessory can be attached to the back of his head in vehicle mode to form a "seat" that can accommodate either a Titan Master or a Prime Master; 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. As on the original toy, his blasters can also peg onto his robot-mode shoulders.

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, inspired by (though not visually based on) Black Zarak's "Tyrant Spear". This mode doesn't incorporate Fasttrack's upper torso piece. The second option configures Fasttrack into a set of massive over-shoulder cannons meant to attach to smaller figures, with his vehicle cockpit and dagger also combining to form a bladed shield.

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

This mold was slightly retooled to make Selects Black Roritchi.

Notes

• 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.
• The mistake-riddled coloring of the Headmasters comic seems to indicate Fasttrack was the fleeing Decepticon Scorponok called a coward after pointing out they were badly outgunned in issue #1. The robot mode shown was Blot's, however—a type of mistake also not uncommon in the miniseries.
• Fasttrack's design was re-used in the Super-God Masterforce anime for the mass-produced drone Transformers, the Guardminders. The grunts have Fasttrack's coloration while the leader is either Black Roritchi or an incidental use of his colors.
• The 1987 toy catalog displayed a green Fasttrack with Scorponok.

Foreign names

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