Signal Lancer (G1)

This article is about the Generation 1 Velocitronian. For the Cybertron Autobot, see Signal Lancer (Cybertron).

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Signal Lancer is a Velocitron-affiliated Transformer from the 2019 IDW continuity portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Signal Lancer turns into a stop light. Now, on most planets that would be a thankless job. But on the racing world of Velocitron, Signal Lancer is invaluable, working as the signal to start the planet's most important race, the Speedia 500, and acting as an officiant for the race.

Fiction

2019 IDW continuity

When the Speedia 500 was kicked off, Signal Lancer transformed to literally give the racers the green light. Tread & Circuits Part 2 He was later present with Xaaron and Scrounge as Mayhem scrambled comms and attacked the race, and was present for the announcement of the Speedia's winner, Knock Out. Tread & Circuits Part 3

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Notes

• Signal Lancer is a straight continuity transplant of the Cybertron character of the same name.
• Working as the galaxy's most important traffic signal is amazing, don't try to pretend it isn't.