Powertrain
- Powertrain is an Autobot Micromaster from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Powertrain is the leader of the Off Road Patrol, and he's a by-the-book commander, so long as the book is entirely optional. Highjump thinks he isn't hard enough on Mudslinger... which says more about Highjump than anyone else.[1]
- Japanese name: Freed[2]
Fiction
Marvel Comics continuity
Came to Earth, fought Iguanus, did some other stuff. King Con!
Zone story pages
When Victory Saber initiated the "Zone Project", the Off Road Patrol helped rebuild planet Micro into the new and improved planet Zone. To counter this threat, Violen Jiger began conquering worlds to build his own Decepticon Zone. All the Micromaster teams, including the Off Road Patrol, were then mobilized to patrol the galaxy, specifically planets where their special abilities would be most useful. Early on, the Off Road Patrol were sent to scout a rocky, mountainous planet. Zone Part 1
Later, King Poseidon and Trypticon were sent to conquer the aquatic world of Wall. The Off Road Patrol engaged them in battle and with the help of Commanders Roadjet, Cra-Gun, Missilebull and Skywave, they emerge triumphant. Zone Part 3
When the Powered Masters flew off to the Tenth Planet for their showdown with Violen Jiger, all the Micromaster teams took command of Zone and vowed to keep it safe in their Commander's absence. Zone Part 10
Dreamwave comics continuity
Created after the launch of the Ark in a joint venture by the Autobots and Decepticons, Powertrain could first be seen hanging out in Little Iacon with his fellow Micromasters. He and Highjump were discussing Blaze Master, a Decepticon Micro they thought could be talked over onto the Autobot side. The Gray Race He was also among a crowd of freed Micromasters that had briefly been taken prisoner by the Insecticons in Little Iacon. Victims of the Revolution
IDW comics continuity
Powertrain and the rest of the "Off-Road Patrol" were part of the Micromaster assault on Hardhead and Nightbeat at Gorlam Prime. Spotlight: Hardhead
Toys
Generation 1
- Off Road Patrol (Micromaster Patrol, 1989)
- Powertrain transforms into an orange semi-trailer truck cab. He was only available in a four-pack with his teammates Highjump, Mudslinger and Tote.
- His mold was also used to make Ironworks.
