Battleslash

Battleslash is a Decepticon Duocon from the Power of the Primes portion of Generation 1 continuity family.

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Battleslash is a powerful and arrogant Decepticon who enjoys tormenting Autobots alongside his partner-in-crime, Roadtrap. The two can combine to form the Duocon Battletrap.

Fiction

2019 IDW continuity

Don't look into camera, Battleslash!

When Soundwave increased recruitment in the Ascenticon Guard, Battleslash was among the new members. All Fall Down Battleslash was later part of a patrol of the conquered Iacon, discussing with Roadtrap the rumors that Sixshot may take over the Decepticon Guard. Awakenings He was part of a large army deployed to the Sea of Rust under Sixshot's authority to capture the Enigma of Combination. Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II

Battleslash appeared with the Decepticon army for the siege of Crystal City. A Dust of Crystals He also fought at Darkmount, engaging the Great Generals Ultra Magnus and Pyra Magna. Fate of Cybertron

Games

Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive

Battleslash was in command of the fourth Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He battled against the invaders in helicopter mode, but was eventually defeated. Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive

Toys

Power of the Primes

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• Battleslash (Legends Class, 2018)

• Takara release date: September 29, 2018
• Takara ID number: PP-29
• Known designers: John Warden (Hasbro), Robby Musso (concept artist), Marcelo Matere (packaging artist)

Part of the second wave of Power of the Primes Legends Class figures, Battleslash transforms into a helicopter resembling a AH-64 Apache. He can also form the upper half of of a larger robot, combining with Roadtrap to form Battletrap. Sadly, he cannot actually hold his rotor blade as a sword as depicted in his package art.

Like most Legends Class figures from the Power of the Primes subline, Battleslash can carry a Prime Master (or Titan Master) while in vehicle mode. In his case, they attach at his tail, with barely enough clearance to avoid being struck by his helicopter blades.

As a nice extra gimmick, he is compatible with the later Siege Skytread mold's tank/leg component.

Notes

• Battleslash had the preliminary name "Battlestorm".

Foreign names

• Japanese: Battleslash (バトルスラッシュ Batorusurasshu)