| 1 | !![[center: [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1 G1 Character Index]]: Autobots ([[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Autobots1984To1985 '84-'85]]) ([[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Autobots1986To1987 '86-'87]]) ([[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Autobots1988To1990 '88-'90]]) | [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Decepticons Decepticons]] ([[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Decepticons1984To1985 '84-'85]]) ([[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Decepticons1986To1987 '86-'87]]) ([[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Decepticons1988To1990 '88-'90]])]] |
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| 4 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/autobot.png]] |
| 5 | ->''Transform and roll out!'' |
| 6 | |
| 7 | This character sheet is for listing the tropes related to Autobots in the various ''Franchise/TransformersGeneration1'' continuities. Due to the page having been split over the years, this page mainly covers tropes for characters introduced from 1991 onwards (which includes some G2 characters[[note]]Which by definition, would mean they aren't "G1", except for the fact in Europe, they are[[/note]]) and {{canon immigrant}}s/[[CanonForeigner foreigners]]. |
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| 9 | All Autobots introduced in 1984 and 1985 [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Autobots1984To1985 are found here]]. |
| 10 | |
| 11 | All Autobot reinforcements deployed between 1986 and 1987 [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Autobots1986To1987 can be found here]]. |
| 12 | |
| 13 | All Autobot reinforcements deployed between 1988 and 1990 [[Characters/TransformersGeneration1Autobots1988To1990 can be found here]]. |
| 14 | ---- |
| 15 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 16 | |
| 17 | [[folder:In General]] |
| 18 | * AdaptationOriginConnection: ''ComicBook/GIJoeVsTheTransformers'' establishes their civil war with the Decepticons as indirectly leading to Cobra's rise as a formidable terrorist organization as well as G.I. Joe being formed to fight against Cobra. The first miniseries starts with Cobra capturing and enslaving both Cybertronian factions to use as weapons after they arrived on Earth and a bunch of soldiers who discovered these circumstances forming G.I. Joe to fight back against Cobra and eventually turning the tide after Optimus Prime breaks free of Cobra's control and convinces the Joes to help liberate the rest of the Autobots. |
| 19 | * AdaptationalJerkass: Some Autobots got hit with this in the 2005 IDW continuity, such as Arcee (an AxCrazy AntiHero), Prowl (a WellIntentionedExtremist), Hot Rod/Rodimus (an egotistical GloryHound), and even Optimus (also a WellIntentionedExtremist) himself. Luckily, CharacterDevelopment occurred for most of them (even Optimus). |
| 20 | * AdaptationalVillainy: Definitely not Optimus and his Autobot allies but in the first IDW continuity, some Autobots (such as the top brass under Zeta) are either {{Dirty Cop}}s, {{Knight Templar}}s, or {{Corrupt Politician}}s. In other words, as Jetfire puts it, these Autobots are just a group of "thugs with a badge". Zeta, Sentinel, Star Saber, and even Getaway are the most prominent examples of this. |
| 21 | * AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: The Autobot leader isn't chosen because of physical strength, but leaders of the faction are often upgraded into stronger forms upon being promoted, such as Orion Pax to Optimus Prime and Hot Rod to Rodimus Prime. |
| 22 | * ChronicHeroSyndrome: Most apparent in the original cartoon. The Autobots as a whole could never turn their back on those in need, stepping in to help others (mostly humans) whenever they could. In the third season, they put together a peace conference to try and convince two warring planets to stop their fighting. |
| 23 | * DependingOnTheWriter: While the Autobots are always the good guys of the franchise, certain iterations have dialled back how benevolent they were to begin with, and given the pre-war society flaws and past mistakes that actually helped to set the war against the Decepticons in motion. |
| 24 | * HeWhoFightsMonsters: Millenia of war have affected some Autobots worse than others, causing them to be almost as ruthless as the Decepticons. |
| 25 | * MeaningfulName: |
| 26 | ** The first wave of Autobots released in 1984 only transformed into cars and trucks, or ''auto''mobiles. |
| 27 | ** In the 2005 IDW continuity, the name stems from "automaton", describing all Cybertronians, but was later retrofitted to mean "autonomous", representing Optimus Prime's faction. |
| 28 | * PrimaryColorChampion: While it's not a universal rule, many Autobots are colored red, blue or yellow, including two of its most iconic characters; Optimus and Bumblebee. |
| 29 | * RedIsHeroic: The Autobot insignia is red, many Autobots have red as their primary color and are the main heroes of the franchise. |
| 30 | * ReluctantWarrior: The majority of Autobots were workers, archivists, etc before the war broke out. None of them were particularly suited to combat, but were forced to learn how to fight in order to survive. |
| 31 | * TokenEvilTeammate: They have several comrades who are willing to take more unscrupulous means to win and/or very unpleasant in character, most famously the Dinobots, and also the Monsterbots. |
| 32 | [[/folder]] |
| 33 | |
| 34 | !!1991 Autobots |
| 35 | [[folder:The Motorvators (モーターベイター ''mōtābeitā'')]] |
| 36 | !!!'''Function''': Assault Force Leader (Gripper), Scout, Messenger (Lightspeed), Tactician, Troubleshooter (Flame) |
| 37 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Baja Buggy (Gripper), Ferrari F40 sports car (Lightspeed), Lamborghini Countach sports car (Flame) |
| 38 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gripper_6840.jpg]] |
| 39 | [[caption-width-right:200:Gripper]] |
| 40 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lightspeed_1314.jpg]] |
| 41 | [[caption-width-right:200:Lightspeed]] |
| 42 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/flameart_3985.jpg]] |
| 43 | [[caption-width-right:200:Flame]] |
| 44 | ->'''Gripper:''' ''"To go forward across unknown terrain is only the beginning..."''\ |
| 45 | '''Lightspeed:''' ''"Light years flash past at mind numbingly sub-atomic speeds."''\ |
| 46 | '''Flame:''' ''"Too hot to handle is ice cold to me."'' |
| 47 | |
| 48 | Composed of Gripper, Lightspeed, and Flame. |
| 49 | ---- |
| 50 | * CombiningMecha: They ''can'' combine into their own version of Road Caesar, but without any accessories. |
| 51 | * OneSteveLimit: Lightspeed has the same name as a member of the Technobots. Flame shares a name with the disgraced Autobot scientist [[ToylessToylineCharacter from the Marvel comics]]. |
| 52 | * OutOfFocus: Gripper tends to be more prominent than Flame or Lightspeed, albeit not by very much. |
| 53 | * PaletteSwap: Of the Brainmasters from the Japanese series ''Anime/TransformersVictory''. |
| 54 | [[/folder]] |
| 55 | |
| 56 | [[folder:Circuit]] |
| 57 | !!!'''Function''': Messenger |
| 58 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/circuitboxart.jpg]] |
| 59 | ->''"Whatever you do, keep rolling!"'' |
| 60 | A smooth-talking bot who can't transform. |
| 61 | ---- |
| 62 | * AdaptationalJobChange: While his official bio makes him a conman, in the first IDW comics continuity he becomes a reporter, while in the 2019 continuity he's even part of the Wreckers. |
| 63 | * CoolCar: Since he doesn't transform, he rides a Formula 1-style car that turns into a PoweredArmor. |
| 64 | * ConMan: His toy bio mentions he's an used cars salesman that gives used car salesmen a bad name. |
| 65 | * IntrepidReporter: His role in the first IDW continuity make him a reporter rather than a conman. |
| 66 | * PaletteSwap: Of Axer. |
| 67 | * ShapeshifterModeLock: The 2019 IDW continuity justifies his inability to transform due to being forced to survive on Nucleon, which fried his T-Cog and left him stuck in robot mode. |
| 68 | * ThoseTwoGuys: With Longtooth in the 2005 IDW comics. |
| 69 | [[/folder]] |
| 70 | |
| 71 | [[folder:Powerflash (パワーフラッシュ ''pawāfurasshu'')]] |
| 72 | !!!'''Function:''' Infantryman |
| 73 | [[quoteright:227:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ateameffort_stealth_team.jpg]] |
| 74 | -> ''"There's no present like time!"'' |
| 75 | Autobot Action Master, he's partnered with Road Rocket. Being unique to European markets have made his toy incredibly rare. |
| 76 | ---- |
| 77 | * ByTheBookCop: He believes that all rules and regulations are meant to be followed, and will not tolerate any deviation from them. |
| 78 | * DependingOnTheArtist: If he does or doesn't have a faceplate due to the limited images of his toy. |
| 79 | * MauveShirt: Powerflash has never been a major character but he's played some minor supporting roles. |
| 80 | ** In ''ComicBook/TransformersWingsOfHonor'' he's part of the Elite Guard Stealth Team alongside Tap-Out, Sprocket and Rumbler, capturing Gutcruncher, Take-Off and Charger. He would be killed fighting Bruticus. |
| 81 | ** In the 2005 IDW comic continuity he becomes part of the crew of the ''Lost Light''. |
| 82 | ** In ''ComicBook/Transformers2019'' he's part of a group of Autobots defending a caravan of organic refugees from an Insecticon clone swarm, getting overwhelmed and dying in the process. |
| 83 | * ShapeshifterModeLock: ''Wings of Honor'' show him being exposed to a monolith whose energies gave him greater strength at the cost of his ability to transform. Subsequent continuities haven't explained if he's able or not to transform. |
| 84 | [[/folder]] |
| 85 | |
| 86 | [[folder:Rumbler]] |
| 87 | !!!'''Function:''' Front Line Defense |
| 88 | [[quoteright:227:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ateameffort_stealth_team_7.jpg]] |
| 89 | -> ''"A strong defence can crush any offence!"'' |
| 90 | Often part of the first line of defence against Decepticon attack. Being unique to European markets have made his toy incredibly rare. |
| 91 | ---- |
| 92 | * ADeathInTheLimelight: His only major role in fiction so far is in ''Wings of Honor'', where he dies fighting Bruticus like most of the Elite Guard. |
| 93 | * PaletteSwap: He's a redeco of Sprocket. The ''Wings'' Universe would make them twins to explain their similarities. |
| 94 | * PolarOppositeTwins: He and Sprocket are very different, being serious and dilligent to his brother's spaciness. |
| 95 | * PoweredArmor: Being an Action Master, he wears an armor that also serves as vehicle to compensate for his inability to transform. |
| 96 | * RoboFamily: He's the twin brother of Sprocket. |
| 97 | * ShapeshifterModeLock: Being an Action Master, he's unable to transform. ''Wings of Honor'' shows him being exposed to a monolith whose energies locked him and other cybertronians in robot mode while giving them greater strength. |
| 98 | [[/folder]] |
| 99 | |
| 100 | [[folder:Windmill]] |
| 101 | !!!'''Function:''' Air Defense |
| 102 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': High-impact counterstrike helicopter |
| 103 | [[quoteright:205:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/actionmasterelitewindmillbacker1.jpg]] |
| 104 | ->''"Nothing is immune from my radar systems! Nothing!"'' |
| 105 | A member of the Action Masters Elite. Only available in European markets. |
| 106 | ---- |
| 107 | * BitCharacter: His appearances in fiction can only be considered minor cameos. |
| 108 | * NonStandardCharacterDesign: Besides his helicopter mode looking nothing like other Earth or Cybertronian vehicles, unlike the other Action Master Elite, Windmill isn't based on the design of a past character. |
| 109 | [[/folder]] |
| 110 | |
| 111 | !!1992 Autobots |
| 112 | [[folder:The Rescue Force]] |
| 113 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rescue_force_6037.jpg]] |
| 114 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/RescueForceTunnelBorerArt_2062.jpg]] |
| 115 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/RescueForceOffRoadVehicleArt_7019.jpg]] |
| 116 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/RescueForceHeavyLiftVehicleArt_5846.jpg]] |
| 117 | |
| 118 | Composed of Rescue Force, Rescue Force 1, Rescue Force 2, and Rescue Force 3. Seriously, that's their names. |
| 119 | ----- |
| 120 | * ArmlessBiped: Their combined form doesn't have arms. |
| 121 | * CombiningMecha: They form the equally-imaginatively-named Big Rescue Force... in theory. The resulting robot has no arms, thanks to the Breastforce members that form the arms not being exported. |
| 122 | * PaletteSwap: Of the Breastforce from ''Anime/TransformersVictory''. |
| 123 | [[/folder]] |
| 124 | |
| 125 | [[folder:The Turbomasters (ターボマスター ''tābomasutā'')]] |
| 126 | !!!'''Function''': Commander-in-chief (Thunder Clash), Forceleader (Boss), Defense Tactics Specialist (Hurricane), Decoy (Flash), Rear Guard (Scorch), Guide & Strategician (Rotorstorm) |
| 127 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronian tractor-trailer (Thunder Clash), Cybertronic pickup truck (Scorch), Concept car (Boss), Porsche 917 (Hurricane), Lamborghini Diablo sports car (Flash), Cybertronian helicopter (Rotorstorm) |
| 128 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/thunder_clash_2546.jpg]] |
| 129 | [[caption-width-right:200:Thunder Clash]] |
| 130 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bossart_8509.jpg]] |
| 131 | [[caption-width-right:200:Boss]] |
| 132 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hurricaneart_7253.jpg]] |
| 133 | [[caption-width-right:200:Hurricane]] |
| 134 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/flashart_9249.jpg]] |
| 135 | [[caption-width-right:200:Flash]] |
| 136 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/scorch_9942.jpg]] |
| 137 | [[caption-width-right:200:Scorch]] |
| 138 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rotorstorm_4189.jpg]] |
| 139 | [[caption-width-right:200:Rotorstorm]] |
| 140 | ->'''Thunder Clash:''' ''"We're ready and more than able. Let them throw all they want at us. We stand as one."''\ |
| 141 | '''Boss:''' ''"Never underestimate the enemy... he's always worse than you could ever imagine."''\ |
| 142 | '''Hurricane:''' ''"Give it all you've got. There may not be a tomorrow."''\ |
| 143 | '''Flash:''' ''"Don't blink. I was that blur on the horizon."''\ |
| 144 | '''Scorch:''' ''"No one gets past me. If they know what's good for them."''\ |
| 145 | '''Rotorstorm:''' ''"Get into your enemy's mind. And them beat him at his own game."'' |
| 146 | |
| 147 | Composed of Thunder Clash, Boss, Hurricane, Flash, Scorch, and Rotorstorm. |
| 148 | ---- |
| 149 | * ADayInTheLimelight: Dreamwave's ''War Within: Age of Wrath'' gave Flash a starring role. [[spoiler:Had the series not ended abruptly, it would've become ADeathInTheLimelight.]] |
| 150 | * TheAce: |
| 151 | ** Rotorstorm, in ''ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers'' (though he turns out to be more of a BrokenAce in the end). |
| 152 | ** Later on in IDW's works, Thunderclash shows up as one of these played completely straight. What a guy. |
| 153 | * TheCaptain: Thunderclash, in ''ComicBook/TransformersWingsOfHonor''. |
| 154 | * InconsistentSpelling: Is either Thunder Clash or Thunderclash. |
| 155 | * OfficerAndAGentleman: [=WoH=] Thunderclash again, with a bit of either SouthernGentleman or QuintessentialBritishGentleman depending on how you interpret his accent and mannerisms. |
| 156 | * OutOfFocus: When compared to Thunder Clash, Rotorstorm and even Flash to a lesser degree, Boss, Hurricane and Scorch have received little individual focus. |
| 157 | * TokenFlyer: Rotorstorm is the only member of the team that has a flying alternate mode. |
| 158 | * WouldHitAGirl: [=WoH=] Thunderclash, though he laments having to do it. |
| 159 | [[/folder]] |
| 160 | |
| 161 | !!1993 Autobots |
| 162 | [[folder:Axelerators (アクセラレーター ''akuserarētā'')]] |
| 163 | !!!'''Function''': Platoon Commander (Rapido), Crack Patrol (Skram), Supplies & Transport (Turbofire), Scout (Windbreaker) |
| 164 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Peugeot Quasar (Rapido), Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (Skram), Pickup Truck (Turbofire), Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (Windbreaker) |
| 165 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_art_rapidouk_9.jpg]] |
| 166 | [[caption-width-right:200:Rapido]] |
| 167 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skram_boxart.jpg]] |
| 168 | [[caption-width-right:200:Skram]] |
| 169 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_art_turbofireuk_3.jpg]] |
| 170 | [[caption-width-right:200:Turbofire]] |
| 171 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g1zapwindbreaker_boxart.jpg]] |
| 172 | [[caption-width-right:200:Windbreaker]] |
| 173 | ->'''Rapido:''' ''"The deadliest weapon you can have is a sharp mind."''\ |
| 174 | '''Skram:''' ''"Hey, loosen up, guys! Saving the universe can' t be that big of a deal!"''\ |
| 175 | '''Turbofire:''' ''"Never give an inch!"''\ |
| 176 | '''Windbreaker:''' ''"I can get you the info you want...before you even know you need it!"'' |
| 177 | |
| 178 | The Axelerators are an Autobot subgroup whose members' engines become their gun in robot mode. They are the counterparts to the Decepticon subgroup the Skyscorchers. |
| 179 | ---- |
| 180 | * TheAce: Rapido's original bio had him outranking that year's Optimus Prime. The ''Wings'' universe ran with this by saying in an emergency Rapido was allowed to outrank everyone. |
| 181 | * AdaptationalVillainy: In the IDW comics Skram committed war crimes along with other Autobots by razing planets who had sided with the Decepticons. This would get him killed by Sandstorm during ''ComicBook/TheTransformersPunishment''. |
| 182 | * CoolCar: All of them with the exception of Turbofire turn into cars. |
| 183 | * DecompositeCharacter: In Japan, Windbreaker was renamed "Carzap". The ''Wings'' universe made Carzap his own guy, and fiction has run with this since. |
| 184 | * GratuitousSpanish: Rapido occasionally adds Spanish to his sentences due to having being "born" in Madrid, Spain. |
| 185 | * SuperSpeed: Rapido got this power thanks to being exposed to Forestonite gas. |
| 186 | * UnfortunateName: Poor Windbreaker. ''Regeneration One'' even makes his death a slight gag by adding the sound effect "parp" as he dies. |
| 187 | * XtremeKoolLetterz: ''Axelerators'' instead of Accelerators. |
| 188 | [[/folder]] |
| 189 | |
| 190 | [[folder:Aquaspeeders]] |
| 191 | !!!'''Function''': Leader (Speedstream), Espionage Expert (Aquafend), Rear Guard (Deluge), Strategy Expert (Jetstorm) |
| 192 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Williams [=FW14=] (Speedstream), Baja-style dune buggy (Aquafend), Mazda 787B Le Mans-style race car (Deluge), Peugeot 405 T16 rally car (Jetstorm) |
| 193 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_art_speedstream_3.jpg]] |
| 194 | [[caption-width-right:200:Speedstream]] |
| 195 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_art_aquafend_3.jpg]] |
| 196 | [[caption-width-right:200:Aquafend]] |
| 197 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_art_delugeuk_5.jpg]] |
| 198 | [[caption-width-right:200:Deluge]] |
| 199 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_art_jetstormuk.jpg]] |
| 200 | [[caption-width-right:200:Jetstorm]] |
| 201 | ->'''Speedstream:''' ''"Wherever there's trouble that's where we'll be. Giving double the trouble back straight between the eyes."''\ |
| 202 | '''Aquafend''' ''"I know those Decepticons as well as I know myself. They're two-faced, conniving devils - and that's putting it nicely."''\ |
| 203 | '''Deluge:''' ''"If we don't finish the job and flatten them - we might as well not be in the fight at all."''\ |
| 204 | '''Jetstorm:''' ''"Give me more action! It's no fun unless I can see the whites of their eyes."''\ |
| 205 | |
| 206 | The Aquaspeeders are a group of four Autobots armed with weapons that fire high-pressure liquids. |
| 207 | ---- |
| 208 | * TheAce: Speedstream is a fast and powerful 'bot who is a beloved leader. |
| 209 | * CoolCar: All of them turn into brightly colored cars. |
| 210 | * {{Determinator}}: Deluge fights relentlessly to the bitter end. |
| 211 | * AnIcePerson[=/=]MakingASplash: In ''Wings of Honor'', Aquafend gets the ability to control water and ice. |
| 212 | * OneSteveLimit: Deluge has the same name as a Decepticon introduced in the same year. |
| 213 | * OutOfFocus: As a whole, the Aquaspeeders have received very little focus either individually or as a group. |
| 214 | [[/folder]] |
| 215 | |
| 216 | [[folder:Gobots (ゴボッツ ''gobottsu'')]] |
| 217 | !!!'''Function''': Rear Guard |
| 218 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Peugeot 405 T16 rally car |
| 219 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g2_gobots_cardart.jpg]] |
| 220 | ---- |
| 221 | * CListFodder: His only appearance in the first IDW continuity is getting shot in the back and killed during ''ComicBook/TransformersDrift''. |
| 222 | * CompositeCharacter: He has the same alt mode as Jetstorm and the same motto and bio as Deluge. |
| 223 | * OrangeBlueContrast: His color scheme is blue and bright orange. |
| 224 | * PaletteSwap: An orange and blue recolor of Aquaspeeder Jetstorm. |
| 225 | * ShoutOut: He's named after the ''[=GoBots=]'' franchise. |
| 226 | [[/folder]] |
| 227 | |
| 228 | [[folder:Lightformers]] |
| 229 | !!!'''Function''': Tactician (Deftwing), Engineer (Ironfist) |
| 230 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Hawker Siddeley GR.1 Harrier fighter jet (Deftwing), AM General M998 Humvee (Ironfist) |
| 231 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/deftwing_boxart.jpg]] |
| 232 | [[caption-width-right:200:Deftwing]] |
| 233 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ironfist_2.jpg]] |
| 234 | [[caption-width-right:200:Ironfist]] |
| 235 | |
| 236 | ->'''Deftwing''': ''"Every mission must destroy its evil target. And it's my task to make sure it does."''\ |
| 237 | '''Ironfist''': ''"A brilliantly designed piece of firepower is a work of art to me."'' |
| 238 | |
| 239 | The Lightformers are two Autobots who fight using big artillery platforms in either mode. |
| 240 | ---- |
| 241 | * AscendedExtra: Ironfist plays a pretty important role on the ''Last Stand of the Wreckers''. |
| 242 | * {{BFG}}: Both of them come with huge guns attached to their alt-modes. |
| 243 | * CListFodder: The only appearance of Deftwing in the 2005's IDW continuity is getting killed by Legislators who boarded the ''Lost Light''. |
| 244 | * TheEngineer: Ironfist is considered one of the best mechanical engineers out there. |
| 245 | * NonIndicativeName: Ironfist rarely fights using his fists. |
| 246 | * OutOfFocus: When compared to Ironfist, Deftwing has hardly played a role in fiction since his introduction. |
| 247 | * WhatTheHellIsThatAccent: ''Wings Universe'' Ironfist speaks in what is apparently supposed to be an Australian accent. |
| 248 | [[/folder]] |
| 249 | |
| 250 | [[folder:Pyro (パイロ ''pairo'')]] |
| 251 | !!!'''Function''': Leader |
| 252 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Carmichael Cobra airport crash truck |
| 253 | [[quoteright:205:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/pyro_2.jpg]] |
| 254 | ->''"Think of the most awful, unspeakable menace that you can - and then double it. That's what we're up against."'' |
| 255 | A courageous frontliner who stands for truth, justice and freedom. He seems to admire Optimus Prime. |
| 256 | ---- |
| 257 | * TheAce: His original Tech-Specs and bio portray him as a legendary hero with incredibly high stats in every area, similar to Optimus Prime's specs. |
| 258 | * AdaptationPersonalityChange: A flawlessly awesome and courageous hero in his original bio, an Optimus idolizer in ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'', and a quirky yet competent leader in the ''Wings Universe''. |
| 259 | * AscendedExtra: |
| 260 | ** Like Ironfist, Pyro plays a major supporting role in ''Last Stand of the Wreckers''. |
| 261 | ** He's the star of the ''Wings Universe'' "Generation 2: Redux" comic. |
| 262 | * CombatClairvoyance: He gains precognitive abilities after being exposed to forestonite in "Generation 2: Redux". |
| 263 | * HeroWorshipper: The IDW comics make him a total Optimus Prime fanboy, hence the physical similarities and the truck alternate mode. |
| 264 | * IronicName: Like Inferno before him, he's another firetruck named after something fire-related. |
| 265 | * PrimaryColorChampion: A prime example of this trope; a hero who has a blue head with a red body and little touches of yellow. |
| 266 | [[/folder]] |
| 267 | |
| 268 | %%!!Scorpia |
| 269 | |
| 270 | !!Other Autobots |
| 271 | [[folder:1994 Autobots]] |
| 272 | !!The Laser Rods (レーザーロッド ''rēzā roddo'') |
| 273 | !!!'''Function''': Street Defense (Electro), Speed Technician (Volt) |
| 274 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Ford pickup truck (Electro), Ford coupe (Volt) |
| 275 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/electro_boxart.jpg]] |
| 276 | [[caption-width-right:200:Electro]] |
| 277 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/volt_9.jpg]] |
| 278 | [[caption-width-right:200:Volt]] |
| 279 | ->'''Electro:''' ''"I'm turbocharged and livin' large!"''\ |
| 280 | '''Volt:'''' ''"I'm reved up and ready to rock!"''\ |
| 281 | |
| 282 | The Autobot Laser Rods are Electro and Volt. |
| 283 | ---- |
| 284 | * CListFodder: Electro doesn't have the best track record on both IDW continuities. |
| 285 | ** In ''ComicBook/TransformersDrift'' he was shot in the back and killed by Deadlock. |
| 286 | ** In ''Treads & Circuits'' he's torn to pieces by Mayhem. |
| 287 | * CoolSword: Electro wields one that shoots electricity, due to being one of the Laser Rods. |
| 288 | * GoodCounterpart: Of the Decepticon Laser Rods Sizzle and Jolt. |
| 289 | * HotPaintJob: Volt's car mode has many golden flames. |
| 290 | * RoboFamily: A crossword in ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' indicates that Volt and Electro are brothers. |
| 291 | * WritingAroundTrademarks: Electro's ''Timelines'' toy had to be called "Electrons" due to trademark issues. |
| 292 | |
| 293 | !!The Rotor Force (ローターフォース ''rōtā fōsu'') |
| 294 | !!!'''Function''': Rapid-Defense specialist, (Leadfoot), Ocean Defense Specialist (Manta Ray) |
| 295 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Lola T93 Indy car (Leadfoot), Twin-pontoon racing boat (Manta Ray) |
| 296 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/569620_0002.jpg]] |
| 297 | [[caption-width-right:200:Leadfoot]] |
| 298 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mantarayukg2jpg.jpg]] |
| 299 | [[caption-width-right:200:Manta Ray]] |
| 300 | ->'''Leadfoot:''' ''"The sleek shall inherit the earth."''\ |
| 301 | '''Manta Ray:''' ''"If you blink... you'll miss me!"'' |
| 302 | |
| 303 | The Autobot Rotor Force consists of Leadfoot and Manta Ray, each with a handheld fan as a weapon. |
| 304 | ---- |
| 305 | * AscendedExtra: Leadfoot tends to be more prominent than Manta Ray. |
| 306 | ** He's a member of the Wreckers in the ''Regeneration One'' comics. |
| 307 | ** He plays a supporting role in ''ComicBook/Transformers2019'' mini-series ''Tread & Circuits'', saving Aileron from a shot by Slugslinger. |
| 308 | * BigDamnHeroes: Leadfoot saves Manta Ray from getting killed by Razorclaw in the ''Generation 2'' comic when he decapitates the Predacon before he can kill Manta Ray. |
| 309 | * CListFodder: These two don't have a great survival record as G2 characters. |
| 310 | ** In the 2005 IDW continuity Manta Ray is among those killed by Nemesis Prime's TouchOfDeath. |
| 311 | ** Meanwhile, in the same continuity, Leadfoot was killed by Galvatron while he was on patrol, with Sideswipe finding his body. |
| 312 | * GoodCounterpart: Of the Decepticon Rotor Force Ransack/Blitz and Powerdive. |
| 313 | * HeelFaceTurn: They start out as Decepticons in the comics, but they befriend a couple Autobots during the two factions' EnemyMine and switch sides when Leadfoot defends Manta Ray by killing Razorclaw. |
| 314 | * IHaveManyNames: Manta Ray has also been known as Marinemaster and Piranha. |
| 315 | * ImprobableWeaponUser: They use handheld ''fans'' as weapons. |
| 316 | * ThoseTwoGuys: In ''Generation 2'' Leadfoot was this with Volt. |
| 317 | |
| 318 | !!Sureshot |
| 319 | !!!'''Function''': Warrior Leader |
| 320 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Articulated Truck |
| 321 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sureshotg2_boxart.jpg]] |
| 322 | ->''"War is a problem - never a solution!"'' |
| 323 | |
| 324 | A protector to his fellow Autobots. His toy is a slightly modified version of the Hero Optimus Prime toy. |
| 325 | ---- |
| 326 | * HeroWorshipper: ''Ask Vector Prime'' explains his resemblance to Optimus as being a severe version of ''Primus Apotheosis''. |
| 327 | * OneSteveLimit: Averted; he shares the name with Targetmaster Sureshot, but they're not the same character. |
| 328 | [[/folder]] |
| 329 | |
| 330 | [[folder:1995 Autobots]] |
| 331 | !!Road Rocket (ロードロケット ''rōdo roketto'') |
| 332 | !!!'''Function''': Street Defense |
| 333 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Yamaha [=GTS1000=] motorcycle |
| 334 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/road_rocket_boxart.jpg]] |
| 335 | ->''"I'm faster than the speed of light!"'' |
| 336 | ---- |
| 337 | * CyberNinja: A cybertronian trained in the ninja arts by Nightbird. |
| 338 | * GenderFlip: Road Rocket is female in ''ComicBook/Transformers2019'' and ''Legacy [=VS500=] Collection Special Comic''. |
| 339 | * HighlyVisibleNinja: Besides being bright red, Road Rocket is also known for running hot all the time. |
| 340 | * OneSteveLimit: Road Rocket shares name with the partner of Action Master Powerflash. |
| 341 | * TheRival: ''Masterpiece'' and ''Legends'' make them this with the Decepticon Road Pig. |
| 342 | * {{Teleportation}}: In the ''Wings'' Universe, Road Roacket is shown developing teleportation powers after being exposed to the Hadron Super Collider. |
| 343 | [[/folder]] |
| 344 | |
| 345 | [[folder:Canon Immigrants/Foreigners]] |
| 346 | Characters who originated as fiction-only characters instead of being introduced in the original toyline, though some of them later got toys after their initial debut. |
| 347 | |
| 348 | !!Alpha Bravo (アルファブラボー ''arufa burabō'') |
| 349 | !!!'''Function''': Gunner |
| 350 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Aérospatiale Dauphin helicopter |
| 351 | [[quoteright:185:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/generationsalphabravo_packagingart.jpg]] |
| 352 | Alpha Bravo is the newest member of the Aerialbots, bringing some variety to the team in the form of his assault helicopter mode. |
| 353 | ---- |
| 354 | * HeroicBSOD: Undergoes this after being combined into [[TheBerserker Wreckage]], going as far as to get Offroad and himself killed trying to prevent its formation. |
| 355 | * MurderSuicide: During ''Of Masters and Mayhem'', in order to prevent being forced to combine into Wreckage ever again, Alpha Bravo would kill his friend Offroad before letting himself be terminated by Impactor. |
| 356 | * OddFriendship: In ''Of Masters and Mayhem'' he would develop a strong friendship (and probably even more) with fellow SixthRanger Offroad. |
| 357 | * SenselessSacrifice: In ''Of Masters and Mayhem'', Alpha Bravo kills himself and Offroad to keep the Wreckers from being able to merge into Wreckage ever again, but replacements are found in the next story and Wreckage goes on its merry way. |
| 358 | * SixthRanger: Of the Aerialbots, being introduced several years after the team had debuted. |
| 359 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: His color scheme is quite similar to Slingshot (whom Hasbro had lost the trademark of), while his robot mode looks a lot like Vortex. |
| 360 | |
| 361 | !!Alpha Trion (アルファトライオン ''arufa toraion'') |
| 362 | !!!'''Function''': Sage |
| 363 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Jet |
| 364 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/alpha_trion_5937.png]] |
| 365 | ->''"Knowledge is power."'' |
| 366 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/JohnStephenson (EN), Creator/CoreyBurton (EN; "War Dawn"), Tony Pope (EN; "Forever Is a Long Time Coming"), Osamu Saka (JP), Toshio Ishii (JP; "War Dawn"), Creator/MasaharuSato (JP; ''The Headmasters'') Creator/HiroshiNaka (JP; "The Rebirth") |
| 367 | A very, ''very'' old Transformer and mentor the younger generation of Autobots. CanonImmigrant to too many continuities to list. |
| 368 | ---- |
| 369 | * AdaptationPersonalityChange: Normally he's benevolent, wise, and stoic; the 2005 IDW continuity made him much more eccentric, quippy, and mean. His status as one of the oldest Transformers lends him a lot more moral ambiguity here as he was privy to the rise of the prejudice that dominated much of modern Cybertron while he simply washed his hands of the whole thing. |
| 370 | * BareFistedMonk: In ''Spotlight: Orion Pax'', Alpha Trion is introduced as a philosophical intellectual, and then quite handily takes on some mutant slicers with nothing but his fists. When this is lampshaded by his companion Nightbeat, Alpha Trion merely remarks that he has been involved in some ''very'' heated debates. |
| 371 | * {{BFS}}: His ''Titans Return'' toy comes with a massive greatsword. |
| 372 | * ContinuitySnarl: That tidbit about him being one of the Thirteen original Transformers below? Contradicts the fact that he has an evil MirrorUniverse version of himself in ''ComicBook/TransformersShatteredGlass'' despite the WordOfGod stating it's impossible for the Thirteen to have MirrorUniverse counterparts due to their multiversal singularity nature. "Ask Vector Prime" rectified this, claiming that Alpha Trion became one of Thirteen only after the breach that introduced the [[Franchise/TransformersAlignedUniverse Uniend universal cluster]] to the rest of the multiverse, as well as stating that non-singular incarnations of Thirteen also exist. |
| 373 | * CoolCar: His altmode in ''Spotlight: Orion Pax'' is basically [[Film/BatmanBegins the Tumbler with a cape.]] |
| 374 | * DistressedDude: Happens to him with some regularity. He spent his only appearance in Dreamwave's comic as one. |
| 375 | * TheMentor: to Optimus Prime. |
| 376 | * PantheraAwesome: His ''Titans Return'' toy turns into a lion. |
| 377 | * TimeAbyss: Ancient, even for a Transformer. Takes on a whole new level after being revealed to be one of the Thirteen original Transformers. |
| 378 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Until 2007, when he got to be a [=BotCon=] exclusive. He received his first general-retail toy as part of ''Titans Return'' in 2016. Here, he is a triple changer that transforms into a starship and a lion, both referencing his two [=BotCon=] toys (the latter of which was never released). It is also his first ''original'' mold -- all toys that came prior, including the [=BotCon=] toys it references, were recolors or retools of existing molds. |
| 379 | * WizardBeard: Alpha Trion's signature white beard, which makes him look both wise and ancient. |
| 380 | |
| 381 | !!Big Bang (ビッグバン ''biggu ban'') |
| 382 | !!!'''Function''': Autobot Commander |
| 383 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronian Armored vehicle, Micromaster base |
| 384 | [[quoteright:204:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bigbang1.jpg]] |
| 385 | Big Bang is a possible future leader for the Autobots had it not been for Optimus Prime coming back to life. |
| 386 | ---- |
| 387 | * TheCameo: He's seen in ''ComicBook/Transformers2019'' during a flashback standing alongside Halonix Maximus against Gaidora and a pack of Turbofoxes. |
| 388 | * InconsistentColoring: ''Wings of Honor'' makes him silver, blue and red, while in the 2019 continuity he's colored red, black and gold (being based on the illustration from the ''Allspark Almanac II'' from ''WesternAnimation/TransformersAnimated''). |
| 389 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: There ''was'' a toy planned for him but it never materialized when Optimus Prime came back to life in ''Return of Convoy''. |
| 390 | |
| 391 | !!Blackcat |
| 392 | !!!'''Function''': Saboteur |
| 393 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Micro-cassette |
| 394 | [[quoteright:204:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gijoe_club_blackcat_and_toaster_art.jpg]] |
| 395 | * NonIndicativeName: '''Black'''cat is actually colored green. |
| 396 | * PaletteSwap: He's a green redeco of Ravage with red forepaws. |
| 397 | * TheSpymaster: Alongside Toaster as the Autobot Covert Surveillance Team. |
| 398 | |
| 399 | !!Breakaway |
| 400 | !!!'''Function''': Caretaker |
| 401 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet |
| 402 | [[quoteright:249:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/breakawaycrossingover.jpg]] |
| 403 | ->(from ''Franchise/TransformersTimelines'') |
| 404 | ->''"Life is its own purpose. Its well being is mine."'' |
| 405 | |
| 406 | An ancient Autobot with little memory of his past, Breakaway has a supernatural ability to heal the most grievous of injuries. Using his combat prowess ''only'' for defence, and never for attack, his only real weakness is that at times he can be too trusting. |
| 407 | ---- |
| 408 | * ActualPacifist: He never partakes in any fights out of fear his inner warrior self would take over and make him attack anyone he sees. |
| 409 | * AngelUnaware: [[spoiler:He's actually a component of Nexus Prime, one of the Thirteen original Transformers, who he forgot about his past.]] |
| 410 | * DistressedDude: In "Transcendent" comic series, he gets kidnapped by ''[[ComicBook/TransformersTranstech TransTech]]'' incarnation of [[MadScientist Shockwave]] and StrappedToAnOperatingTable during his trip in Axiom Nexus. |
| 411 | * HealingHands: He has unique powers to use raw energon to completely heal the damage done to others or himself. |
| 412 | * TheMedic: Acts as one to Skyfall's group, thanks to his [[HealingHands powers]]. |
| 413 | * NiceGuy: Of all members of his group, he's the friendliest and most benevolent one. |
| 414 | * ThePollyanna: Always thinks positively and optimistically. |
| 415 | * PrimaryColorChampion: His colors are metallic red and blue, [[spoiler:something the other components of Nexus Prime share]]. |
| 416 | * Really700YearsOld: Even by Transformers standards, he's very old. [[spoiler:This is because he's actually a component of Nexus Prime, one of the Thirteen original Transformers.]] |
| 417 | * TheyWouldCutYouUp: Because of his unique nature, [=TransTech=] kidnapped him and got him StrappedToAnOperatingTable to find out more about his powers, even though results would be fatal for him. |
| 418 | |
| 419 | !!Breaker |
| 420 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Toyota [=4WD=] Hi-Lux Camper Truck |
| 421 | ---- |
| 422 | * MythologyGag: He's based on the blue variant of the Toyota Hi-Lux ''Diaclone'' toy, which was repainted in black to make Trailbreaker. |
| 423 | * ShoutOut: His name might be continuing the theme started with Lift-Ticket and Burn Out of naming characters after ones from ''G.I. Joe''. |
| 424 | |
| 425 | !!Bumper (バンパー ''banpā'') |
| 426 | !!!'''Function''': Security Officer |
| 427 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Mazda Familia 1500XG |
| 428 | [[quoteright:206:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bumper_comic.jpg]] |
| 429 | * AscendedExtra: One of the earliest examples in the franchise, since his toy was never officially released back in 1984, but some models were accidentally released in the Cliffjumper packaging with Bumblebee's colors, leading to fans to consider him his own character. He would make appearances as an actual character on different continuities in subsequent years, both G1-based IDW comic continuities included. |
| 430 | * CoolShades: The biggest difference between Bumper and Bumblebee is that he's usually illustrated with a visor. |
| 431 | * HeroWorshipper: For Bumblebee. |
| 432 | * PaletteSwap: He has the same body mold as Bumblebee and Clifjumper, in fact, his name is a combination of both. |
| 433 | * {{Portmanteau}}: His name is a combination of '''Bum'''blebee and Cliffjum'''per'''. |
| 434 | |
| 435 | !!Burn Out (バーンアウト ''bān'auto'') |
| 436 | !!!'''Function''': Munitions Expert |
| 437 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Honda City Turbo |
| 438 | [[quoteright:180:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diaclone_burn_out.jpg]] |
| 439 | ->''"Skill and experience lead to congruity."'' |
| 440 | * DivergentCharacterEvolution: Her Masterpiece figure gives her a unique head that's more reminiscent of the original black Honda City Turbo toy compared to Skids' cartoon-based head. |
| 441 | * MythologyGag: She's designed after the ''Diaclone'' toy used to make Skids. She's also named after a G.I. Joe character like Breaker and Lift-Ticket. |
| 442 | * PaletteSwap: She's a black and red redeco of Skids (or Crosscut in ''Legacy''.) |
| 443 | * TeethClenchedTeamwork: With her Diaclone human partner Dia Cinders. |
| 444 | |
| 445 | !!Chromia (クロミア ''kuromia'') |
| 446 | !!!'''Function''': Warrior |
| 447 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Car, Motorcycle |
| 448 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/chromia_7463.png]] |
| 449 | ->(from ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'') |
| 450 | ->''"Let actions speak for you."'' |
| 451 | |
| 452 | A member of Elita One's Female Autobots, and Ironhide's girlfriend. |
| 453 | ---- |
| 454 | * AdaptationalVillainy: Though she reforms and regrets the action, Chromia initiated a false flag bombing in the IDW continuity and killed three neutral Cybertronians. After which she tried to get Windblade to teleport Metroplex which could have killed dozens if not hundreds more civilians. |
| 455 | * AscendedExtra: Of Elita's original team, Chromia has gone on to be the most prominent, sometimes more so than Elita herself. She's received a handful of toys and featured prominently in both IDW continuities. |
| 456 | * BlueIsHeroic: Chromia is easily identified by her cyan paintjob, which serves as contrast with Elita One. |
| 457 | * TheLancer: To Elita One. |
| 458 | * [[GoodOlBoy Good Ol' Gal]]: Cartoon Chromia started as a DistaffCounterpart to Ironhide. Every depiction since has moved on from this. |
| 459 | * ShipTease: She and Ironhide in most G1 continuities. |
| 460 | * ThoseTwoGuys: With Prowl, in the 2019 IDW continuity. She's one of the few beings capable of tolerating him. Together, they bust punks. |
| 461 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Up until 2014, when she got a toy in the ''Generations'' line. |
| 462 | |
| 463 | !!Clampdown (クランプダウン ''kuranpudaun'') |
| 464 | !!!'''Function''': Police officer |
| 465 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Lamborghini Countach [=LP500S=] |
| 466 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/clampdown_card.jpg]] |
| 467 | |
| 468 | An Autobot who works as a cop on Earth as part of an interplanetary exchange program. |
| 469 | ---- |
| 470 | * BlackAndWhiteMorality: Clampdown has a very black and white view of the world, which means he can be difficult to work with in situations which require a more lenient view. His ''Wings'' universe incarnation wanted to arrest folks while they were trying to stop Jhiaxus's clone army. |
| 471 | * MythologyGag: |
| 472 | ** He's designed after the ''Diaclone'' toy used to make Red Alert. |
| 473 | ** His Masterpiece toy comes with pile-drivers designed after the ones Sideswipe used in "S.O.S. Dinobots". |
| 474 | * RoboFamily: He's Deep Cover's brother. |
| 475 | |
| 476 | !!Cordon (コルドン ''korudon'') |
| 477 | !!!'''Function''': Reserve trooper |
| 478 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Lamborghini Countach [=LP500S=] Police Car |
| 479 | [[quoteright:205:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/trainwars_policesunstreaker_36.jpg]] |
| 480 | * ForgetfulJones: He suffers from a glitch that causes him frequent memory loss. |
| 481 | * JackOfAllTrades: Cordon's amnesia has frequently stripped him of any judgment of right or wrong, but has granted him one gift: the skills inscribed in his body systems from the multitude of different personae and experiences he has lived through. |
| 482 | * MythologyGag: He's designed after the ''Diaclone'' toy used to make Sunstreaker. |
| 483 | |
| 484 | !!Crosscut (クロスカット ''kurosukatto'') |
| 485 | !!!'''Function''': Ambassador |
| 486 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Honda City R |
| 487 | [[quoteright:180:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/crosscut_auto_card.jpg]] |
| 488 | |
| 489 | An ambassador for the Autobots. |
| 490 | ---- |
| 491 | * {{Ambadassador}}: He's an Autobot ambassador, so he at least knows how to fight, even if most of his weapons are non-lethal. |
| 492 | * CunningLinguist: As would be required for an ambassador, Crosscut is fluent in over six thousand languages. |
| 493 | * HeadSwap: He's a silver and red version of Skids with a new head that sports a faceplate. |
| 494 | * LastOfHisKind: Japanese G1 continuity Crosscut is one of the last of the old Senate. |
| 495 | * MoreDakka: His ''Generations'' toy, being a retool of Skids, comes with the same amount of hidden weaponry built in, though unlike Skids, all of Crosscut's weapons are strictly non-lethal. |
| 496 | * MythologyGag: He's based on the ''Diaclone'' Honda City R toy that was repainted to make Skids. |
| 497 | * TheyKilledKennyAgain: Crosscut's got some bad luck, tending to die a surprising amount ([=3H=] continuity, ''Wings'' and ''Uprising''). |
| 498 | |
| 499 | !!Dai Atlas (ダイ・アトラス ''dai atorasu'') |
| 500 | !!!'''Function''': Aerospace Commander |
| 501 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Starfighter, Drill Tank, Aerial Defense Base |
| 502 | [[quoteright:209:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/daiatlashead.png]] |
| 503 | ->(from ''Manga/TransformersZone'') |
| 504 | ->''"My followers will not trade one tyrant for another."'' |
| 505 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/YusakuYara (JP) |
| 506 | |
| 507 | A quad-changer and Base Commander who leads the Circle of Light, a monastic order devoted to inner peace and preserving Cybertron's pre-war culture. Trained in swordsmanship by Star Saber himself, his prowess with a blade is considered almost equal to that of his mentor. |
| 508 | ---- |
| 509 | * ActionDad: In the Japanese continuity, Speeder (the toy's Micromaster partner) is his ward/mentee. |
| 510 | * TheApprentice: To Star Saber in the Japanese continuity. |
| 511 | * ArchEnemy: Violenjiger is his biggest and most frequently fought foe in the Japanese continuity. |
| 512 | * {{BFS}}: The Z-Sword, formed by the [[RazorWings wings of his jet mode]]. |
| 513 | * DeathByAdaptation: |
| 514 | ** In the 2005 IDW continuity, he is murdered by [[AdaptationalVillainy Star Saber]], of all people. |
| 515 | ** In the 2019 IDW continuity, he's not actually dead but he has become "immersant", [[AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence choosing to become one with the fabric of Cybertron itself]]. [[spoiler:Subverted when he awakens from this [[NoOneCouldSurviveThat normally permanent]] slumber in ''Transformers: Escape'']]. |
| 516 | * FourStarBadass: In the 2019 IDW continuity, he was one of the Four Great Generals in the [[GreatOffscreenWar War of the Threefold Spark]]. |
| 517 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Though reluctant to engage in battle, when he does, he does not pull his punches. |
| 518 | * LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: The ramp of his base mode becomes a shield in robot mode. |
| 519 | * MasterSwordsman: He is very skilled in fighting with a very powerful {{BFS}}. |
| 520 | * SuperMode: Big Powered, a ''[[MileLongShip huge]]'' interstellar warship. |
| 521 | * SwordAndGun: The Magna Shot and Z-Sword. |
| 522 | * TechnicalPacifist: In the first IDW continuity. |
| 523 | * WarriorMonk: As leader of the Circle of Light, he's a warrior who tries to preserve the peace and Cybertron's pre-war culture. |
| 524 | * YouAreInCommandNow: In ''Zone'' he is placed in charge of the Autobots after Star Saber receives near-fatal injuries fighting the Warriors Elite. |
| 525 | |
| 526 | !!Deep Cover (ディープカバー ''dīpu kabā'') |
| 527 | !!!'''Function''': Police officer |
| 528 | !!!'''Alt Mode:''' Lamborghini Countach |
| 529 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/deepcover_card.jpg]] |
| 530 | |
| 531 | An Autobot police officer working as an exchange officer on Earth. |
| 532 | ---- |
| 533 | * AdvertisedExtra: Got a toy in the ''War for Cybertron'' tie-in toyline despite not being present in the show at all. |
| 534 | * MasterOfIllusion: He can project illusions of himself. |
| 535 | * MythologyGag: He's a reuse of the ''Diaclone'' Countach [=LP500S=], which came with the Powered Convoy toy. |
| 536 | * RoboFamily: Deep Cover is Clampdown's brother. |
| 537 | * ShellShockedVeteran: He tries not to let it show, but he's sometimes tired. |
| 538 | * {{Sizeshifter}}: Deep Cover can also shrink to one-fortieth of his normal size (in other words, the same scale of his original toy to its real life counterpart). |
| 539 | |
| 540 | !!Delta Magnus (デルタマグナス ''deruta magunasu'') |
| 541 | !!!'''Function''': Primal Vanguard leader |
| 542 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': White Freightliner WFT-8664T Cabover Car Carrier Truck |
| 543 | [[quoteright:205:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diaclone_delta_magnus.jpg]] |
| 544 | * CloningGambit: His ''Dreamwave'' counterpart was a clone of Ultra Magnus created by Shockwave. |
| 545 | * HeroOfAnotherStory: In the IDW continuity he had his own adventures as part of the Primal Vanguard, but only appeared briefly in the story proper. |
| 546 | * MythologyGag: He's based on the ''Diaclone'' Freightliner WFT-8664T used to create Ultra Magnus and that would serve to create his ''Shattered Glass'' counterpart. |
| 547 | * PrimaryColorChampion: He's colored mostly red and blue with some silver. |
| 548 | * RoboFamily: He's related to Ultra Magnus since both are members of the House of Magnus. |
| 549 | |
| 550 | !!Devcon (デフコン ''defukon'') |
| 551 | !!!'''Function''': Bounty Hunter |
| 552 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Spaceship |
| 553 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/devcon_g1.jpg]] |
| 554 | ->''"The Decepticons must be stopped at all costs."'' |
| 555 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/JohnStephenson (EN), Creator/HirotakaSuzuoki (JP) |
| 556 | An Autobot bounty hunter who harbors intense hatred for the Decepticons. |
| 557 | ---- |
| 558 | * AdaptationalJerkass: In his original appearance, he's a NiceGuy. Every depiction afterward... not so much. |
| 559 | * BountyHunter: He is a bounty hunter who tracks down the Decepticons. |
| 560 | * ButNowIMustGo: At the end of Devcon's appearance, Smokescreen invites him to join Optimus Prime's Autobots on Earth, but he respectfully declines in favor of continuing to be a bounty hunter. |
| 561 | * CoolStarship: He transforms into a Cybertronian starship. |
| 562 | * PrimaryColorChampion: A mostly-blue Autobot with red "boots" in robot mode and red thrusters in starship mode. |
| 563 | * WhatHappenedToTheMouse: At the end of his original appearance, he takes Slizardo with him as a sidekick. Slizardo later appears without him in Season 3, [[FaceHeelRevolvingDoor working with the Skuxxoid on behalf of the Decepticons]], with no mention of what happened to Devcon. |
| 564 | |
| 565 | !!Dion (ダイオン ''daion'') |
| 566 | !!!'''Function''': Dock worker |
| 567 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Car |
| 568 | [[quoteright:165:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/diong1.jpg]] |
| 569 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/CoreyBurton (EN), Creator/KenShiroyama (JP) |
| 570 | Dion is an earnest dock worker and best friend to Orion Pax. |
| 571 | ---- |
| 572 | * AmbiguousSituation: ''Wings of Honor'' left intentionally vague if it was him or Magnum (or [[FusionDance both]]) who were rebuilt as Ultra Magnus. |
| 573 | * BestFriend: Of Orion Pax the future Optimus Prime. |
| 574 | * CameBackStrong: If he really was rebuilt as Ultra Magnus. |
| 575 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Beginning as a cartoon-original character he didn't have a toy, and most of his figures in subsequent years would be retools of other characters. It wouldn't be until 2023 he would get a more cartoon accurate figure in the Deluxe ''Legacy'' toyline. |
| 576 | |
| 577 | !!Drift (ドリフト ''dorifuto'') |
| 578 | !!!'''Function''': Skirmisher |
| 579 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Mitsubishi FTO Sportscar |
| 580 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/drift_transformers_3749.png]] |
| 581 | ->''"We fall so we can learn to pick ourselves up."'' |
| 582 | |
| 583 | An original creation to the IDW comics, Drift was once one of the most fearsome warriors to grace the Decepticon ranks. After a [[HeelRealization crisis of conscience]], Drift defected to the Autobots in a bid to atone for his past misdeeds. |
| 584 | ---- |
| 585 | * DeadpanSnarker: When written by James Roberts. |
| 586 | * DueToTheDead: When Dai Atlas is killed in battle, Drift sports facial tattoos to honor his memory. |
| 587 | * HeelFaceTurn: A former Decepticon who later defected to the Autobots. |
| 588 | * TheFundamentalist: His brush with death during the ''Chaos'' storyline is said to have re-awakened his spiritual side. |
| 589 | * KatanasAreJustBetter: Wields two of them in battle. |
| 590 | * MeaningfulRename: He started life out as Drift. Megatron changed his name to "Deadlock" when he joined the Decepticons, and he changed back after leaving the Decepticons. |
| 591 | * SmugSnake: As Deadlock. |
| 592 | * WarriorMonk: Spent some time with the Circle of Light after his Heel-Face Turn, though he ultimately decided not to join their order. |
| 593 | * WarriorPoet: Thanks to his time in the Circle of Light, he integrates discipline, honor and spiritualism into his fighting style. |
| 594 | |
| 595 | !!Ectotron |
| 596 | !!!'''Function''': Paranormal Investigator |
| 597 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': [[Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}} Ecto-1]] |
| 598 | [[quoteright:180:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/ectotron_boxart.jpg]] |
| 599 | ->''"When life splatters you with marshmallow goo, just go with it."'' |
| 600 | Originating from a ''ComicBook/TransformersGhostbusters'' {{crossover}} comic, Ectronymous Diamatron is the Autobots' theoretical physicist who, after traveling to Earth to investigate a Cybertronian signal, chose the form of Ecto-1, which resulted in him getting in with the Ghostbusters, and getting a new nickname "Ectotron". |
| 601 | ---- |
| 602 | * ButNowIMustGo: At the end, after defeating and trapping [[spoiler:the Decepticon ghosts]], he chooses to leave Earth to see [[spoiler:are there any more Cybertronian ghosts that could be saved]]. |
| 603 | * ComicBookFantasyCasting: According to Eric Burnham, who wrote ''ComicBook/TransformersGhostbusters'', Eck's dialogue was written with Creator/DavidHydePierce in mind. Explains the fussiness. |
| 604 | * CoolCar: A Cadillac Miller-Meteor, modified for bustin' ghosts. |
| 605 | * DudeWheresMyRespect: Despite his skills, he feels like he's not valued by his fellow Autobots, who don't even bother saying out his full name. |
| 606 | * ExtremeDoormat: While he does complain about stuff more often than not, he just prefers to accept it and move on. |
| 607 | * FullNameBasis: He insists others refer to him by his full name, [[OverlyLongName Ectronymous Diamatron]], and not shorten it to "Eck", something even Optimus finds exasperating. However, he later accepts the nickname "Ectotron" after a suggestion from the Ghostbusters. |
| 608 | * GogglesDoNothing: Subverted; his goggles, while at first glance appearing to be just some useless accessory, actually allow him to closely inspect and scan smaller objects. |
| 609 | * OriginalGeneration: He's exclusive to ''ComicBook/TransformersGhostbusters'' crossover comic. |
| 610 | * OverlyLongName: His full name is Ectronymous Diamatron. And yet he wonders why nobody wants to refer to him by his full name. |
| 611 | -->'''Ectotron:''' Why is this so hard for everyone? It's ''only'' eight syllables! |
| 612 | |
| 613 | !!Elita One (エリータ・ワン ''erīta wan'') |
| 614 | !!!'''Function''': Recon Specialist |
| 615 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronian Car, Hovercraft |
| 616 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/elita_one_8503.png]] |
| 617 | ->(from ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'') |
| 618 | ->''"Fear is an illusion, thus one must not perceive it."'' |
| 619 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Marlene Aragon (US), Samantha Newark (US; Ariel), Kazue Komiya (JP), Eiko Yamada (JP; Ariel) |
| 620 | |
| 621 | The leader of the Female Autobots and Optimus Prime's lover. Before she was reformatted for combat, she was known as Ariel. |
| 622 | ---- |
| 623 | * AdaptationalAttractiveness: Let's face it, her original helmet design, as seen above, is pretty ridiculous, even by Transformers standards, The lack of any actual transforming figures and her one-off appearance likely contributed to it. However, ever since getting mass retail toys in the late 2010s, attempts have been made to slim down the wildness of the look to make it a more believable looking helmet. For comparison, the ''Power of the Primes'' figure chooses [[https://bbts1.azureedge.net/images/p/full/2018/02/48f60d21-5fca-4eb1-9fe1-db1838a74220.jpg to condense the size of the helmet]] while for her ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' incarnation [[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0076/4103/8906/products/transformers-war-for-cybertron-trilogy-netflix-walmart-siege-deluxe-elita1-robot-toy-render_480x480.jpg?v=1597791405 slims it down further]], leaving it with only a hint of the original shape, while making the spikes into horns that are more naturally molded as part of the helmet. |
| 624 | * AdaptationDyeJob: Originally pink, along with the above redesign of her helmet, she's been recolored as a more salmon reddish color scheme, likely to differentiate herself from the other major pink feminine-shaped Autobot, Arcee. |
| 625 | * AdaptationalVillainy: |
| 626 | ** 2005 IDW continuity. Elita, while not completely evil nor even a major antagonist, is a tyrant with a violent streak. Though the plans to eventually have her pose a direct threat were ultimately nixed by the writers with the series wrapping up, Elita is far more callous and power-hungry than her G1 self. |
| 627 | ** Averted with her 2019 IDW version, who is initially one of Megatron's Ascenticons, but she's the TokenGoodTeammate, unaware of just what Megatron and everyone else are up to. |
| 628 | * AdaptationalWimp: She had the power to ''stop time'' in the original cartoon, though it came at the cost of draining her life energy. Needless to say, no other incarnation of her has ever shown this ability. |
| 629 | * AmazonBrigade: She leads an all-woman team creatively dubbed the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin "Female Autobots"]]. |
| 630 | * DangerousForbiddenTechnique: Her time-stopping ability is a last resort as using it leaves her at death's door. |
| 631 | * DeathByAdaptation: The original Sunbow cartoon never clarified her final fate after the events of "The Search for Alpha Trion", but two G1 continuities had her explicitly die. |
| 632 | ** The 2005 IDW continuity kills her off in ''ComicBook/TheTransformersUnicron'', where she attempts to directly attack Unicron and instead gets destroyed. |
| 633 | ** The second chapter of the ''WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy'' has her risk her life to attack Shockwave, with Optimus Prime later learning of her death when he sees a hologram of her in the third and final chapter. |
| 634 | * DistaffCounterpart: A formidable yet kind-hearted warrior and Autobot leader, she's basically a female Optimus Prime. Even her name is intended to mirror his in meaning. Later depictions move away from this a little, though. |
| 635 | * InconsistentSpelling: The most commonly used spelling is "Elita One", but other variations such as "Elita-One" and "Elita-1" are also known to pop up. |
| 636 | * LadyInRed: In her more recent iterations, and she carries the poise and dignity as expected of an equal to Optimus. |
| 637 | * LadyOfWar: Is a female Autobot who's butting heads with Shockwave and is rather graceful in doing so. |
| 638 | * LeaderFormsTheHead: When combining with other female Autobots into Orthia, she becomes the head and chest. |
| 639 | * MeaningfulName: Her name is the feminine version of "elite", which in turn is derived from a word meaning "chosen". This means her full designation translates to "chosen one". |
| 640 | * MeaningfulRename: Before the War her name was Ariel, she was renamed after going through the same upgrade as Orion Pax. |
| 641 | * PinkMeansFeminine: She's the big name of the Female Autobots, and she's pink. It should be noted that generally, she's generally more of a magenta compared to Arcee's lighter pink. Subverted in the IDW continuity, which points out that since pink is the color of energon, her paint job is the equivalent of a human wearing blood red clothing. Beginning with her ''Power of the Primes'' toy and solidified by her ''War For Cybertron Trilogy'' design, she's taken on a more [[RedIsHeroic salmon and generally reddish color]]. |
| 642 | * ThePowerOfLove: In ''Unite Warriors'', Megaempress has the power to seduce any male Transformer. However, this does not work on Optimus due to Elita One being his OneTrueLove. |
| 643 | * PromotedToLoveInterest: Inverted. She was Optimus Prime's love interest in the cartoon, but most of her modern depictions omit their romantic relationship. Taken even further in 2005 IDW continuity, where Elita outright ''hated'' him for being a Prime. |
| 644 | * RobotHair: As Ariel, she had a ponytail-shaped wedge on her helm. |
| 645 | * ShipTease: In the cartoon, Ariel and Orion Pax were a couple before the war, and they continued their relationship after they were rebuilt into Elita One and Optimus Prime. |
| 646 | ** She is also heavily implied to be in a relationship with Optimus again in ''WesternAnimation/TransformersWarForCybertronTrilogy''. |
| 647 | * TimeStandsStill: She has the power to freeze time in an area around her, but doing so almost completely drains her energy, which could easily prove fatal. |
| 648 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Was one until she got a release as a [[Anime/TransformersCybertron Thunderblast]] retool exclusive to [=BotCon=]. She finally received a mass-retail toy as part of the ''Power of the Primes'' line in 2018. Prior to this, most fans who wanted an Elita One toy had to settle for one of several third-party Elita One toys (all of which have rather creative lawyer-friendly names, like all other unlicensed third-party toys do). |
| 649 | * WardensAreEvil: She is this in the 2005 continuity (Though considering who the prisoner, you can hardly blame her). |
| 650 | * WhatHappenedToTheMouse: She only made two appearances in the second season (one of them in a flashback OriginsEpisode), before becoming completely absent for the rest of the series. The most-commonly accepted theory among fans is that she was killed when the Autobots were evicted from Cybertron. [[https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Elita_One_(G1)#Japanese_cartoon_continuity She does, however, return in the Japanese G1 cartoon continuity.]] |
| 651 | |
| 652 | !!Emirate Xaaron |
| 653 | !!!'''Function''': Advisor |
| 654 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Combat Tank |
| 655 | [[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/emirate_xaaron_5618.png]] |
| 656 | ->''"He who fights for peace must first understand power."'' |
| 657 | First appeared in UK exclusive issues of the Marvel comic. A former member of the Autobot Council of Elders, Xaaron is not a fighter, but his wisdom and convictions make up for his lack of physical strength. |
| 658 | ---- |
| 659 | * CoolOldGuy: In the UK comics. One of the reasons Optimus had such an easy transition to being Autobot leader is because of Xaaron. |
| 660 | * DangerousForbiddenTechnique: His transformation has become this; Since he hasn't transformed in eons (for some reason), it's been said that the shock to his system might actually kill him. |
| 661 | * GoodIsNotSoft: Xaaron had no problem sending the Wreckers to assassinate Trannis, at a time when the idea of Autobots doing something that dirty to win was shocking. |
| 662 | * KilledOffForReal: Possessed by Primus, and then blown up by Unicron. |
| 663 | * ManipulativeBastard: Much to Impactor's frustration. |
| 664 | * NonActionGuy: In the Marvel comic, where he was too old to fight (or transform). |
| 665 | * OmnidisciplinaryLawyer: In the IDW comic, he's Cybertron's Chief Legal Advisor. After the events of ''Dark Cybertron'' he's become a judge. |
| 666 | * PaletteSwap: To Megatron, sans helmet. |
| 667 | * RebelLeader: In the Marvel comic, he's one of the highest ranking Autobots left. |
| 668 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: The only thing he got close to a toy was the Ruination combiner which was based partly on him, specifically the head. |
| 669 | * TricksterMentor: He has an interesting idea of introducing the new hires, to say the least. Rather than just show the Autobot triple changers to Impactor, he has them pretend to be Decepticons and ''beat the crap'' out of him. |
| 670 | |
| 671 | !!Firestar (ファイヤースター ''faiyāsutā'') |
| 672 | !!!'''Function''': Rescue Operations |
| 673 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Car |
| 674 | [[quoteright:220:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/firestar_transformers_3170.jpg]] |
| 675 | ->(from ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'') |
| 676 | ->''"Where there's fire, there's me."'' |
| 677 | |
| 678 | A member of Elita One's Female Autobots who specialises in search and rescue. |
| 679 | ---- |
| 680 | %%zce* TheBigGirl: Of the Female Autobots. |
| 681 | * DisneyOwnsThisTrope: Firestar was also the name of a mutant superheroine appearing in ''[[ComicBook/UncannyXMen X-Men]]'' and ''ComicBook/TheAvengers'' throughout TheEighties. This was not a problem while ''Transformers'' was also being published by Marvel, but Marvel kept the rights to the name after they parted ways with Hasbro. |
| 682 | * DistaffCounterpart: To Inferno and Hot Spot, occasionally forming a BattleCouple with the former. |
| 683 | * SuddenNameChange: Thanks to Hasbro being unable to trademark her name, in recent years she appears under the name Novastar. |
| 684 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Thanks to said trademark issues, she's occasionally been replaced with a nearly identical character named Flareup, who in-universe is said to be her protege. |
| 685 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: In part thanks to said trademark issues. In 2018, she finally got a toy in ''Power of the Primes'', renamed Novastar. |
| 686 | |
| 687 | !!Flame |
| 688 | !!!'''Function''': Troubleshooter |
| 689 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Firetank, Lamborghini Countach Sportscar |
| 690 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/300px-flameuk_robottank_4324.jpg]] |
| 691 | ->(from ''ComicBook/{{The Transformers|Marvel}}'') |
| 692 | ->''"Too hot to handle is ice cold to me."'' |
| 693 | |
| 694 | A disgraced Autobot scientist, and with fairly good reason. His brilliance is overshadowed by an obliviousness to risk as he stubbornly pursues his grandiose ideas. His sole concern with other beings is whether they think he's right. And if they don't, he only becomes more obsessed with accomplishing his goals, no matter who or what must be sacrificed. |
| 695 | ---- |
| 696 | * ArcVillain: Of the stories ''City of Fear!'', ''Legion of the Lost!'', and ''Meltdown!''. |
| 697 | * AxCrazy: If people think he's wrong, he's only going to eagerly prove them right, enjoying them way too much, even as he prepares to sacrifice everything. |
| 698 | * BondVillainStupidity: He plays this straight since he really has no reason to leave Xaaron and the Wreckers alive. |
| 699 | * BoomHeadshot and ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: How he dies in the Marvel UK comics. The zombie Impactor's remaining intact limb is a HarpoonGun. In his last moments of self-awareness, he blasts the insane scientist in the face and kills him before he can blow up Cybertron. |
| 700 | * TheCameo: |
| 701 | ** In ''ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers'' Flame appears as one of the Autobots being tried by Aequitas for several crimes (including illicit spark transplants on Babu Yar, desecration of corpses on Klo, and torture by circuit-boarding on Elpasos). |
| 702 | ** He briefly appears in ''The Transformers Versus G.I. Joe'', once again in the resurrection business. Shockwave goes to him to revive Soundwave. |
| 703 | * TheDragon: To the Grand Architect in the ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye''. |
| 704 | * FireBreathingWeapon: Has a high-powered flamethrower in his firetank form. |
| 705 | * KilledOffForReal: By Impactor who Flame had turned into a zombie in the Marvel UK comics. |
| 706 | * MadScientist: Is he a brilliant scientist? Yes. Does he know what risks are abound in his experiments? No. |
| 707 | * TheManBehindTheMonsters: Flame is behind the robot zombie infestation in the ''City of Fear'' storyline. |
| 708 | * MySpeciesDothProtestTooMuch: The first ''evil'' Autobot in the franchise's history. |
| 709 | * NightOfTheLivingMooks: He has a zombie army. |
| 710 | * SlasherSmile: His usual expression. |
| 711 | * TankGoodness: His altmode is a flame-throwing tank. |
| 712 | * TheyCalledMeMad: The Autobot High Council had declared his work "too dangerous" and tried to get him to stop, whereupon he created zombies and nearly blew up Cybertron by accident, promptly proving they were very much right to doubt him. |
| 713 | -->'''Flame:''' All will pay homage to Flame, the Autobot who engineered the most incredible transformation of all - planet to space-craft! They called the Decepticon leader, Megatron, insane when he began this project millions of years ago. But I saw the spark of genius in what others called insanity! And now, at last, his dream will become a reality! |
| 714 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Flame is an ArcVillain in Marvel UK that isn't well known outside the story. So it makes sense that he wouldn't have a toy. |
| 715 | * ZombieApocalypse: Creates one. |
| 716 | |
| 717 | !!Flareup |
| 718 | !!!'''Function''': Demolitions, Grenadier |
| 719 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Motorcycle |
| 720 | [[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/botcon2014_flareup_cardart.jpg]] |
| 721 | ->''"Courage kindles the fire in my spark."'' |
| 722 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Anastasia Matejka (''Bee in the City'' script reading) |
| 723 | |
| 724 | A younger Autobot who serves as a mentee to Chromia, with a fondness for making things go "boom". |
| 725 | ---- |
| 726 | * CombatStilettos: Flareup has no idea who thought it was a good idea to build a robot with high-heels, but when she finds them... they're gonna ''pay''. |
| 727 | * InconsistentSpelling: Her name has been spelled as either 'Flareup' or 'Flare-Up'. |
| 728 | * PaletteSwap: Her original Botcon toys was a retool of ''Energon'' Arcee. Her 2014 version, meanwhile, is a repaint of ''Prime'' Arcee. |
| 729 | * StuffBlowingUp: She likes making things blow up. Maybe just a little ''too'' much. Sometimes to the extent she's had to be pulled out of a fire she's caused. |
| 730 | * SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Originally invented as a way of getting around the trademark on Firestar for the 2005 Botcon convention. |
| 731 | |
| 732 | !!Flip Sides (フリップサイズ ''furippu saizu'') |
| 733 | !!!'''Function''': Sleeper Agent |
| 734 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Micro-cassette |
| 735 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/flipsides_card.jpg]] |
| 736 | * ManchurianAgent: She's completely unaware she's a Decepticon sleeper agent whose trigger and purpose is unknown even to her. |
| 737 | * MeaningfulName: Flip Sides not only refers to flipping a cassette, it also means she can switch sides at any possible moment. |
| 738 | * MysteriousPast: Who she was as a Decepticon before she was implanted the memories and persona of an Autobot is unknown, even to her. |
| 739 | * PaletteSwap: She's a magenta and white redeco of Eject/Rewind with a red visor to Rosanna's blue. |
| 740 | |
| 741 | !!Gigawatt |
| 742 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': [=DeLorean=] |
| 743 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tfbttf1_gigawatt.jpg]] |
| 744 | ->(from ''ComicBook/TransformersBackToTheFuture'') |
| 745 | |
| 746 | A former Decepticon who defected to the Autobots. Thanks to scanning [[Franchise/BackToTheFuture Doc Brown's]] [[CoolCar DeLorean time machine]], he can travel through time. |
| 747 | ---- |
| 748 | * HeelFaceTurn: He defected from the Decepticons after growing tired of the way they treated humans. |
| 749 | * TimeTravel: He is capable of doing this, due to scanning the [=DeLorean=]. |
| 750 | |
| 751 | !!Glyph |
| 752 | !!!'''Function''': Archaeometrist |
| 753 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Volkswagen Beetle |
| 754 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/glyph_transformers_8918.png]] |
| 755 | ->(from ''Franchise/TransformersTimelines'') |
| 756 | ->''"Erudition is the privilege of those who observe detail."'' |
| 757 | A brainy Autobot who is a master in data decryption, forensic science and languages. |
| 758 | ---- |
| 759 | * AdventurerArchaeologist: Her line of work in learning more about alien cultures is less of going to the labs and more going on adventures, even into Decepticon lines. |
| 760 | * AbsentMindedProfessor: Can be lost in her world of work and lose focus on the real world. |
| 761 | * CollapsibleHelmet: The ''Transformers Valentine's Day Special'' shows Glyph's visor and faceplate are retractable, since she puts them on to help Tap-Out. |
| 762 | * CunningLinguist: Is an Autobot who can speak ''many'' languages. |
| 763 | * DependingOnTheArtist: She can look exactly like the toy or have a more feminine shape. |
| 764 | * PaletteSwap: To Bumblebee. |
| 765 | |
| 766 | !!Grandus (グランダス ''gurandasu'') |
| 767 | !!!'''Function''': Robot Base |
| 768 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Micromaster Base, Land carrier |
| 769 | [[quoteright:259:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/grandus.jpg]] |
| 770 | ->(from ''Manga/TransformersZone'') |
| 771 | Grandus is a colossal Autobot who serves as a base for the numerous Autobot Micromasters. He can combine with Star Convoy and Sky Garry to perform the Battlestar Attack. His Micromaster partner is Spinner. |
| 772 | ---- |
| 773 | * TheBigGuy: As expected from someone named ''Grand''us, this is his role at the Battlestars. |
| 774 | * CombiningMecha: He can combine with Star Convoy and Sky Garry to create a massive vehicle. |
| 775 | * LightningBruiser: Despite Grandus being a literal living fortress, his Tech-Specs indicate he's almost as fast as he's strong and resilient. |
| 776 | * NonStandardCharacterDesign: By ''Transformers'' standards, Grandus is odd with his blocky design, wide proportions and that his base mode comes out of his chestplate. |
| 777 | |
| 778 | !!Greenlight (グリーンライト ''gurīnraito'') |
| 779 | !!!'''Function''': Archaeometrist |
| 780 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Car |
| 781 | [[quoteright:168:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/femaleautobot_green.jpg]] |
| 782 | ---- |
| 783 | * CombiningMecha: Her ''Power of the Primes'' toy can be combined with the other Fembots to create Orthia. |
| 784 | * OfficialCouple: |
| 785 | ** On the first IDW continuity she's a couple with fellow fembot Lancer. |
| 786 | ** In ''Transformers'' (2019) she's this with Arcee instead, even raising the Sparkling Gauge together. |
| 787 | * PaletteSwap: Her first official toy is a retool of Moonracer. |
| 788 | * ThoseTwoGuys: She's usually seen with her girlfriend Lancer. |
| 789 | |
| 790 | !!Guard |
| 791 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Van |
| 792 | ---- |
| 793 | * FlatCharacter: Since Hasbro gave him no biographical information, to the extent that it took until the reveal of Breaker for anyone to realize Guard was actually his ''name'', and he wasn't just a generic. |
| 794 | * LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: He comes with a shield that forms the back of his van mode. |
| 795 | * MythologyGag: He's designed after the ''Diaclone'' Onebox Cherry Vanette that was repainted to make the original Ironhide. |
| 796 | |
| 797 | !!Halonix Maximus |
| 798 | !!!'''Function''': Elite Guard |
| 799 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/heavymetalwar_giant_autobot.jpg]] |
| 800 | * GiantEqualsInvincible: Not against Bruticus, who kills him like so many other Elite Guards. |
| 801 | * InSeriesNickname: Sometimes referred to as either Halo or Gigantron. |
| 802 | * TheRealRemingtonSteele: He began as just an illusion created by Hound to trick Devastator, Halonix Maximus was made into an actual cybertronian in both the ''Wings'' universe and ''ComicBook/Transformers2019''. |
| 803 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Being a cartoon-original creation with minor appearances in the comics so far, it's no surprise he doesn't have a toy yet. |
| 804 | * TheWorfEffect: Despite his great size and strength, he was still killed by Bruticus like most of the Elite Guard. |
| 805 | |
| 806 | %%!!Hyperdrive |
| 807 | |
| 808 | !!Impactor (インパクター ''inpakutā'') |
| 809 | !!!'''Function''': Warrior |
| 810 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Assault Vehicle |
| 811 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/impactor_autopedia_4661.jpg]] |
| 812 | ->''"I have only one plan: Wreck and rule!"'' |
| 813 | |
| 814 | Founder of the Wreckers and its first leader. |
| 815 | ---- |
| 816 | * BrokenPedestal: To Ironfist in ''ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers'' when Ironfist learns why Impactor was imprisoned, he [[spoiler:gives Perceptor the OK to kill him.]] |
| 817 | * CameBackWrong: Brought back as one of [[MadScientist Flame's]] zombie army. |
| 818 | * CharacterCatchphrase: "Wreck and Rule." |
| 819 | * CombiningMecha: He's been part of both Ruination (''Earth Wars'') and Wreckage (''Franchise/TransformersTimelines''). |
| 820 | * DependingOnTheArtist: What color his eyes are varies. They're red in his initial appearance, yellow in the IDW comics, red again for his ''Siege'' toy, and blue for his other ''Siege'' toy. |
| 821 | * DyingAsYourself: His fate in the original UK comics. He briefly regains his sanity and personality when Flame's zombie computer is shut down, but in his condition he isn't long for the world anyway. He still manages to make a ''second'' HeroicSacrifice by shutting down an unstable reactor core even as its massive radiation emissions destroyed him for good. |
| 822 | * EvilFormerFriend: Before the war Impactor was a miner, and had a bit of a temper, but he was friends with and always hung out with [[spoiler:Megatron]], criticizing him because of his poetry, and pacifistic ways. When the war is fully underway, Impactor confronts and is beaten by his friend who no longer recognizes him, having his jaw blown off. As [[spoiler:Megatron]] gives a speech and is about to kill him, Impactor scrapes into the ground "Not more of your poetry," and [[spoiler:Megatron]] hesitates long enough for Impactor to escape. |
| 823 | * HeroicBystander: Before the war he was sitting and having a drink with a friend, when two military cadets beat up a helpless civilian for spilling their drink. Impactor got up, drunk, activated his drill, and attacked the two. His arresting officer notes that he ripped the legs of one of them and shoved them into the garbage compactor. |
| 824 | * HeroicSacrifice: Twice. First he died in ''ComicBook/{{The Transformers|Marvel}}'' TakingTheBullet fired by Macabre meant for Xaaron, then was brought back to unlife only to sacrifice himself again to save all of Cybertron from a runaway reactor meltdown [[EarthShatteringKaboom that would have blown up the planet]]. |
| 825 | * TheLeader: Of the Wreckers. |
| 826 | * PayEvilUntoEvil: He murders all the Squadron X (a group of the Decepticon's most notorious murderers) members when they were restrained and defenseless. This is the act which got him arrested and sentenced to Garrus-9. He states they got what they deserve, and Roadbuster speculates that it may have been a KickTheSonOfABitch as Impactor was angry that the red-tape in high-command was letting murderers go, a disillusionment with the system, and psyche problems. |
| 827 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: His first toy was a retool of Onslaught for the ''Alignment'' universe, released decades after his first appearance. G1 Impactor finally got one in 2016. |
| 828 | * TheUndead: Becomes a zombie in ''ComicBook/{{The Transformers|Marvel}}''. |
| 829 | |
| 830 | !!Javelin |
| 831 | !!!'''Function''': Sharpshooter |
| 832 | !!!'''Alt mode''': Cybertronian vehicle |
| 833 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/javelin_idw.jpg]] |
| 834 | Javelin has one eye but surprisingly-good aim. Despite suffering trauma, she works hard to overcome it if it means protecting her comrades. |
| 835 | ---- |
| 836 | * AscendedExtra: She began as just one of the many new characters introduced in ''More than Meets the Eye'' as part of the Vis Vitalis crew before playing a bigger role in ''ComicBook/Transformers2019'' and even getting a toy in the ''Legacy'' toyline. |
| 837 | * BoomHeadshot: She would ironically be shot in the head by The Rise member Kaskade, although she would eventually recover. |
| 838 | * ColdSniper: Having one optic doesn't hinder her in sharpshooting at all. She's also rather stoic and doesn't open up easily to others, [[ObviouslyNotFine even while suffering from serious trauma]]. |
| 839 | * CyberCyclops: She only has one optic, but unlike Shockwave or Whirl, she's not a victim of the Empurata process, she was just born that way. She visibly differs from them by having a mouth. |
| 840 | * PinkMeansFeminine: Her mostly dark purple color scheme has some pink accents to remind us she's female. |
| 841 | * ShellShockedVeteran: Through most of the 2019 run, she faces lingering trauma from [[BoomHeadshot her near-death experience]], suffering a panic attack in battle and leaving Security Operations to join the Prime Guard because of this. |
| 842 | |
| 843 | !!Lancer (ランサー ''ransā'') |
| 844 | !!!'''Function''': Archaeometrist |
| 845 | !!!'''Alt mode''': Cybertronian Car |
| 846 | [[quoteright:196:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/0700_greenlightandlancer.jpg]] |
| 847 | |
| 848 | One of the Female Autobots, who for years was a background character until the fan-club story ''Flames of Yesterday'' gave her a name. She eventually received a toy in 2019, as part of Hasbro's Selects line. |
| 849 | ---- |
| 850 | * AdaptationalCurves: Her toy is much slimmer than her fictional depictions, as a necessity of being made from Moonracer. |
| 851 | * AdventureArchaeologist: ''Wings'' Lancer starts off as an archaeologist working under Glyph, who gets embroiled in a Decepticon plot, which despite being upsetting doesn't entirely remove her desire to join the Elite Guard. |
| 852 | * AscendedExtra: She didn't have a name for ''twenty years'', until ''Flames of Yesterday'' gave her one. And it threw in a personality while it was there. |
| 853 | * CombiningMecha: Her Selects toy can serve as a limb. |
| 854 | * NonIndicativeName: Lancer does not carry a lance, nor does she serve as TheLancer. Her name derives from Atalanta of Greek mythology. |
| 855 | * ThoseTwoGuys: With Greenlight, her girlfriend, in IDW's comics. |
| 856 | |
| 857 | !!Landshark |
| 858 | !!!'''Function''': Tough Guy |
| 859 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Half Track Battering Ram |
| 860 | [[quoteright:180:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/landshark_transformers_6772.jpg]] |
| 861 | ->(from ''ComicBook/TransformersWingsOfHonor'') |
| 862 | ->''"Dude... Flak totally stole my motto!"'' |
| 863 | An old, irreverent member of the Elite Guard. |
| 864 | ---- |
| 865 | * BigBrotherMentor: To young Kup. |
| 866 | * CaptainCrash: His piloting skills are...not so great. Once he flew a spacecraft and crashed it into a runway at Space Port Bravo. |
| 867 | * CoolOldGuy: He's by far the oldest member of the Elite Guard, but acts nothing like the typical old wise crankpot elderly Transformer, and everything like a young punk. |
| 868 | * OlderThanTheyLook: He's actually the oldest member of the Elite Guard but his chasis looks rather recent. |
| 869 | * PaletteSwap: He's a redeco of Ultra-sized ''Energon'' Landmine. |
| 870 | * PluckyComicRelief: Often cracks jokes even in the midst of danger. |
| 871 | * ShoutOut: To the classic ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' skit, [[http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:LandsharkWOH-energondelivery.jpg as seen here]]. WordOfGod from Rik Alvarez is that Creator/ChevyChase influenced Landshark's character, while Pete Sinclair states that Landshark loves SNL. |
| 872 | * VitriolicBestBuds: With Flak. |
| 873 | |
| 874 | !!Leatherhide |
| 875 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Bat, Crocodile |
| 876 | |
| 877 | An Autobot MadScientist who turned himself into a mutant. |
| 878 | |
| 879 | Originally a cancelled toy from the 2003 ''Universe'' toyline, Leatherhide eventually turned up in ''Beast Wars: Uprising''. |
| 880 | ---- |
| 881 | * BodyHorror: As a Mutant, he's stuck between a bat mode or an alligator mode, with a few bits of his old robot mode remaining. Of course, he did this to himself, so he doesn't mind much. We did mention the mad part. |
| 882 | * CombiningMecha: A version of him was part of the combiner Toxitron. |
| 883 | * ImAHumanitarian: Uncertain about whether he can trust this "Megatron" character, Leatherhide eventually decides that if the worst comes to worst, he can just eat him. |
| 884 | * MadScientist: He turned himself into a Mutant as an experiment. He's also got no qualms experimenting on Cybertronians or aliens. And this guy was an ''Autobot''. No wonder he gets on so well with Beast Megatron. |
| 885 | -->'''Terrorsaur:''' ''(about the newly devised Beast Upgrade)'' Are we sure it's safe?\ |
| 886 | '''Leatherhide:''' No. ''(shoves Terrorsaur into the stasis pod)'' |
| 887 | * MayDecemberRomance: His ''Uprising'' incarnation eventually gets into a relationship with Labrat, his Maximal assistant. |
| 888 | * NeverSmileAtACrocodile: One of his alt modes is an alligator (or alloygator, in ''Uprising''). |
| 889 | * PersonaNonGrata: After the war ended, he took to experimenting on mechanimals. Eventually, even the hideously corrupt Builders thought enough was enough. |
| 890 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: ... technically, yes. A toy was designed, but cancelled. |
| 891 | |
| 892 | !!Lifeline (ライフライン ''raifurain'') |
| 893 | !!!'''Function''': Medic |
| 894 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian car |
| 895 | [[quoteright:210:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tfss_lifeline_cardart.jpg]] |
| 896 | The last medic from Paradron. She is a pacifist at spark, and rejects violence to such a degree that she feels ill-at-ease treating soldiers, knowing full well that she is only sending them back to fight once more after they've been healed. Her Targetmaster partner is Quickslinger. |
| 897 | ---- |
| 898 | * CombatMedic: Just because she's a medic, it doesn't mean she can't hold herself in a fight. |
| 899 | * EquippableAlly: Quickslinger turns into a gun for her to use. |
| 900 | * LastOfHisKind: She's apparently the last Paradron medic. |
| 901 | * PaletteSwap: She's a teal-colored redeco of Arcee. |
| 902 | * ShoutOut: Her name is taken from the ''G.I. Joe'' character and medic. |
| 903 | |
| 904 | !!Lift-Ticket (リフトチケット ''rifuto chiketto'') |
| 905 | !!!'''Function''': Rescue and repair operations. |
| 906 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Tow truck |
| 907 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/botcon2015_lift_ticket_cardart.jpg]] |
| 908 | A mech piloted by Cline made for rescue and repairs as part of the Diaclone project initiated to fend off the Waruder threat. |
| 909 | ---- |
| 910 | * AdaptationSpeciesChange: The first version of Lift-Ticket actually was a ''Diaclone'' mech. Presumably, his ''Legacy'' version is a regular Cybertronian. |
| 911 | * MythologyGag: Based on the ''Diaclone'' Toyota Hi-Lux "Wrecker Type" toy that was used to make Hoist. In a nod to this, his ''Legacy'' toy has "Wrecker" emblazoned on it. |
| 912 | * PaletteSwap: Red and yellow where Hoist is orange and green. |
| 913 | * ShoutOut: His name is taken from the ''G.I. Joe'' character, much as with several others from the 2015 Botcon characters. |
| 914 | |
| 915 | !!Metalhawk (メタルホーク ''metaruhōku'') |
| 916 | !!!'''Function''': Space Commander |
| 917 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Modified Fighter Jet |
| 918 | [[quoteright:240:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/metalhawk.png]] |
| 919 | ->(from ''Anime/TransformersSuperGodMasterforce'') |
| 920 | ->''"Only through patience can victory be achieved."'' |
| 921 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/KatsujiMori (JP) |
| 922 | The commander of the Autobot Pretenders, Metalhawk is a noble leader with a fondness for Earth culture and a strong urge to help those who cannot fend for themselves. |
| 923 | ---- |
| 924 | * AlienAmongUs: Japanese continuity only. |
| 925 | * AnimeHair: His Pretender disguise. |
| 926 | * DeathFromAbove: Metalhawk's Shining Arrow move involves him leaping into the air and bombarding his opponents with firebolts. |
| 927 | * DependingOnTheWriter: In the Japanese continuity, he's a heroic Autobot leader (and not much else). In the IDW comic, he gets sick of the war early on and deserts, eventually becoming the NAIL (Nonaligned Artifical Intelligent Lifeform) representative of the Cybertronian Triumvirate during the fragile peace between ''Chaos'' and ''Dark Cybertron''. |
| 928 | * TheFarmerAndTheViper: The IDW version thought he could trust Starscream, and even saved him from a Decepticon attack. He's probably the only one surprised when Starscream screws him over. |
| 929 | -->'''Starscream:''' I'm not going to let a fellow Cybertronian die for no reason. Now, for the sake of expedience, on the other hand...\ |
| 930 | '''Metalhawk:''' I...thought...you were my friend.\ |
| 931 | '''Starscream:''' I was. I just want this more. |
| 932 | * TheGenericGuy: ''Masterforce'' Metalhawk is the heroic leader of the Autobots, and... uh... that's really about it, owing to the usual depictions of the Autobots in Japanese media. Then he gets shoved to the side in favour of Ginrai. |
| 933 | * HorribleJudgeOfCharacter: |
| 934 | ** ''Wings of Honor'' Metalhawk assumed the Combaticons were just misguided, ''after'' having seen them murderize an awful lot of the Elite Guard. Onslaught disabuses him of this notion by killing him. |
| 935 | ** IDW Metalhawk does everything to undermine the Autobot regime, while thinking Starscream could be a good person with the right nudge. This gets him killed. |
| 936 | * KilledOffForReal: Starscream murders him the IDW comic. Shockwave resurrects him for ''Dark Cybertron'', but Metalhawk ultimately sacrifices himself when he realizes the extent of Shockwave's plans. |
| 937 | * MasterSwordsman: Wields a Titanium Saber in close-quarter combat. |
| 938 | * PrimaryColorChampion: Both his Pretender shell and inner robot mode are gold, blue and red. |
| 939 | * TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Gives one to Optimus Prime in the IDW comics: |
| 940 | -->'''Metalhawk:''' We've been bitterly disappointed by what your war has done to our world, and what you continue to do by playing the part of an occupying force. |
| 941 | * SizeShifter: His Pretender shell in ''Masterforce'' could shrink down to human size. |
| 942 | * WeUsedToBeFriends: With the Combaticons in ''Wings of Honor'', serving with them when they were still part of the Autobot Honor Guard. |
| 943 | |
| 944 | !!Moonracer (ムーンレーサー ''mūnrēsā'') |
| 945 | !!!'''Function''': Sharpshooter |
| 946 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Cybertronian Car |
| 947 | [[quoteright:240:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/moonracer_8298.jpg]] |
| 948 | ->(from ''WesternAnimation/TheTransformers'') |
| 949 | ->''"Always outnumbered, never outgunned."'' |
| 950 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Morgan Lofting (EN), Run Sasaki (JP) |
| 951 | A member of Elita One's Female Autobots and reportedly the best sharpshooter in the galaxy. |
| 952 | ---- |
| 953 | * AscendedExtra: She plays a supporting role in the IDW comics as one of the representatives of the planet Velocitron alongside Knock Out. |
| 954 | * CombiningMecha: Her ''Power of the Primes'' toy can be used to combine with the other female Autobots to create Orthia. |
| 955 | * FriendlySniper: Cheerful, optimistic, and a crack shot. |
| 956 | * GenkiGirl: She's by far the most outgoing and energetic member of Elita's team. |
| 957 | * ShipTease: She and Powerglide are shown to be very close when they meet up in "The Search for Alpha Trion". |
| 958 | |
| 959 | !!Nautica |
| 960 | !!!'''Function''': Engineer |
| 961 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Submersible |
| 962 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nautica.png]] |
| 963 | ->''"Gotta loosen up the joints before the killing begins."'' |
| 964 | |
| 965 | A quantum mechanic with a focus on faster than light starships, Nautica has a chipper, upbeat attitude, but can sometimes be socially clueless. |
| 966 | |
| 967 | Introduced in 2013's ''Dark Cybertron'' event, Nautica received a toy in 2016's ''Titans Return''. |
| 968 | ---- |
| 969 | * {{Ambadassador}}: In the 2019 continuity. |
| 970 | * BrokenBird: After Skids sacrifices himself to save her from the Decepticon Justice Division. |
| 971 | * FaceDeathWithDignity: Prepares for a suicidal last stand against the DJD fully expecting the worst. [[spoiler:She survives.]] |
| 972 | * GeniusDitz: |
| 973 | -->'''Nautica:''' Help me out here, I haven't threatened anyone in years.\ |
| 974 | '''Chromia:''' That's why we agreed to leave the tough talk to '''me'''. |
| 975 | * LosingYourHead: Her first toy was a Titan Master. |
| 976 | * WrenchWench: Never seen without her wrench... except in toy form, where she doesn't have one. |
| 977 | |
| 978 | !!Nightprowler |
| 979 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Snow leopard |
| 980 | |
| 981 | A character initially intended for the 2003 ''Universe'' toyline, until his toy's release was cancelled. Eventually, he would receive an actual release for 2022's ''Legacy'' toyline. |
| 982 | ---- |
| 983 | * AdaptationalHeroism: The version who appears briefly in ''Recordicons'' is a straight-up good guy, helping Batbot fight Howlback. |
| 984 | * AscendedExtra: From not getting a release to bit-character in ''Ask Vector Prime'' to bit-character in a gag comic to actual brick-and-mortar release. Nightprowler's slowly but steadily getting up the ramp. |
| 985 | * CombiningMecha: One version of Nightprowler became part of Toxitron. |
| 986 | * FallenHero: According to "[[AllThereInTheManual Ask Vector Prime]]", Nightprowler, like the other future "Combatibots", was a "beastformer" Autobot that specialized in guerilla warfare, particularly infiltrating enemy lines and destroying their infrastructure. Like the others though, this caused him to slowly abandon the Autobot moral code, his actions resulting in his being tried for war crimes and reduced to a personality component. After being freed, he along with the other Combatibots would go on to become Toxitron, and joined [[Anime/TransformersZone Bio Ranger Iga's]] Thirteen Generals of Destruction, intent on ravaging the multiverse. |
| 987 | * MythologyGag: |
| 988 | ** The Combatibot version of Nightprowler was part of an extended reference to the cartoon episode "Starscream's Brigade", with an ''Armada'' Starscream expy taking five disgraced 'bots out of a detention facility, giving them new bodies and making them a combiner. |
| 989 | ** The Combatibots themselves are a nod to a series of {{palette swap}}s of ''WesternAnimation/BeastWars'' and ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'' toys that, for one reason or another, got cancelled before they were released. |
| 990 | *** Aside from Nightprowler being one of Cheetor, the MadScientist Leatherhide was one of the Mutant Soundwave, the two of them being from the "Halloween Horrorcon Value Packs" meant to be Walmart exclusives for the ''Universe'' line, but ended up cancelled alongside many others in the line due to Walmart [[DidntThinkThisThrough releasing dozens of other different exclusives simultaneously, leading to a glut of products]]. |
| 991 | *** Albitron was one of Alligator Megatron, and was to be a promotional gift for attendees of Men in Black Productions convention, but their soliciting ads for it and a redeco of Terrorsaur acting as Swoop violated their contract with Hasbro, meaning it never saw production beyond the mock up model. |
| 992 | *** Screechwing and Spiketail were both listed on the [=BigBadToyStore=] as future releases for the final round of ''WesternAnimation/BeastMachines'' before the shift to ''ComicBook/TransformersTransTech'', described as redecos of a bat and skunk, heavily implying they were redecos of the Transmetal 2 Maximals Sonar and Stinkbomb. After the negative reception of ''Beast Machines'' and cancellation of both their toyline and ''Transtech'', followed by the decision to adapt ''Car Robots'' as ''Anime/TransformersRobotsInDisguise'' that already had mold-mate Gas Skunk among them, the two never saw an official release nor even a mockup design. |
| 993 | * NoodleIncident: Whatever it was he and his fellow Combatibots did to get locked up. It's all but said that whatever it was constituted a war crime, and was what resulted in their being reduced to their personality cores. |
| 994 | * PaletteSwap: The original Nightprowler was going to be one of Cheetor. As a result, his first actual toy is similarly one of ''Kingdom'' Cheetor. His ''Recordicons'' appearance has him re-use the Linkin Park Ravage toy. |
| 995 | * PantheraAwesome: A snow leopard. Well, a snow leopard that looks an awful lot like a cheetah, really. |
| 996 | * RaceLift: ... maybe. The original Nightprowler was an intended redeco of Cheetor, a Maximal, so he might've been a Beast-era Maximal himself, though without any media to say otherwise, every other depiction of him has been an Autobot. |
| 997 | |
| 998 | !!Nightstalker (ナイトストーカー ''naitosutōkā'') |
| 999 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Micro-cassette |
| 1000 | [[quoteright:253:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nightstalker.jpg]] |
| 1001 | |
| 1002 | A colleague of Ravage's before the war, Nightstalker was devoted to his superiors, a supreme contrast to his friend. |
| 1003 | |
| 1004 | Nightstalker started off in a prose story in the UK comic, getting a Japanese exclusive toy in 2012. |
| 1005 | ---- |
| 1006 | * DarkIsNotEvil: Nightstalker might be colored black but he's just as loyal to the Autobot cause as the other Cassettes. |
| 1007 | * NighInvulnerability: He can reinforce his body to do this. |
| 1008 | * PaletteSwap: His first toy was a repaint of Steeljaw, but with Ravage's accessories. |
| 1009 | * SenselessSacrifice: Nightstalker blew himself up to take out some attackers, only for Megatron and Ravage to render it moot by leaving the person Nightstalker had tried to save to die. |
| 1010 | |
| 1011 | !!Overhaul |
| 1012 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Jeep (game) |
| 1013 | |
| 1014 | An Autobot who made a brief cameo getting killed in "The War Within", he unexpectedly appeared in the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game event "The War Within". |
| 1015 | ---- |
| 1016 | * CompositeCharacter: In the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game, he's got the robot mode, alternate mode and personality of ''Cybertron'' Overhaul. |
| 1017 | * WeHardlyKnewYe: Gets killed in his very first appearance in the comics. |
| 1018 | * YouDontLookLikeYou: Due to his only panel in the comics being where he gets a hole blasted through his chest, the ''Transformers Legends'' mobile game changes him from a red and black Autobot to ''Cybertron'' Overhaul's robot and alternate modes. |
| 1019 | |
| 1020 | !!Pepsi Convoy (ペプシコンボイ ''pepushi konboi'') |
| 1021 | !!!'''Function''': Campaign Commander |
| 1022 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Pepsi Tanker Truck |
| 1023 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/pepsiconvoy.jpg]] |
| 1024 | * MythologyGag: The sentient metal mentioned in his bio is stated to have also been used to create the infamous Advertising/{{Pepsiman}}. |
| 1025 | * ProductPlacement: He's literally named '''Pepsi''' Convoy. |
| 1026 | |
| 1027 | !!Rack'n'Ruin (ラックンルイン ''rakkunruin'') |
| 1028 | !!!'''Function''': Warriors |
| 1029 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronian mini-jets (formerly) |
| 1030 | [[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/transformers_legends_rack_n_ruin__1__by_optimushunter29_deekmea_375w_2x.jpg]] |
| 1031 | * AlwaysIdenticalTwins: Rack and Ruin are virtually identical and it wasn't until the IDW continuity that it was clarified Rack was the left one and Ruin is the right one. |
| 1032 | * TheDividual: Being conjoined means they're always together and characterized as such. |
| 1033 | * EmergencyTransformation: They were fused together in order to save their lives. |
| 1034 | * KilledOffForReal: |
| 1035 | ** They were blown up by Galvatron in the original Marvel comics. |
| 1036 | ** They also died of an unspecified cause during the first IDW continuity, rendering them {{Posthumous Character}}s. |
| 1037 | * RetCanon: Their design for their brief cameo at ''Transformers (2019)'' takes cues from their ''Cyberverse'' design. |
| 1038 | * ShapeshifterModeLock: Being conjoined makes them unable to transform. |
| 1039 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: They were never given toys in the original comics, and so far their only actual toy belongs to their ''Cyberverse'' counterparts, making their G1 selves still this. |
| 1040 | * WeaponSpecialization: Rack's hand turns into an anvil while Ruin's turns into a hammer. |
| 1041 | |
| 1042 | !!Reboost (リブースト ''ribūsuto'') |
| 1043 | !!!'''Function''': City guardian |
| 1044 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Honda City R |
| 1045 | ->''"Every city is crazy and beautiful."'' |
| 1046 | * MythologyGag: Much like Crosscut and Burn-Out, he's based on the ''Diaclone'' Honda City R toy that was repainted to make Skids. |
| 1047 | * PaletteSwap: A red recolor of Crosscut. |
| 1048 | |
| 1049 | !!Reverse Convoy (リバースコンボイ ''ribāsu konboi'') |
| 1050 | !!!'''Function''': Secret Commander |
| 1051 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Armored Tank |
| 1052 | [[quoteright:252:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/reverse_convoy_cartoon_copy.jpg]] |
| 1053 | ->(from ''Transformers: Robotmasters'') |
| 1054 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Jirō Saitō (JP) |
| 1055 | ---- |
| 1056 | * DemonicPossession: He's been possessed by Megatron due to his black hole system. |
| 1057 | * PaletteSwap: Of G2 Megatron. |
| 1058 | |
| 1059 | !!Roadfire (ロードファイヤー ''rōdofaiyā'') |
| 1060 | !!!'''Function''': Defense Specialist |
| 1061 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronian Tank, Aerial Defense Tower |
| 1062 | [[quoteright:175:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/roadfire_boxart_0.jpg]] |
| 1063 | ->(from ''Manga/TransformersZone'') |
| 1064 | * CombiningMecha: He can combine with Dai Atlas to create Land Powered, and alongside Sonic Bomber they can combine to create Big Powered. |
| 1065 | * PrimaryColorChampion: He has a red and blue color scheme with a gold chestplate. |
| 1066 | * TankGoodness: He turns into a cybertronian tank. |
| 1067 | |
| 1068 | !!Road Rage (ロードレイジ ''rōdo reiji'') |
| 1069 | !!!'''Function''': Ground/Air Combatant |
| 1070 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': 1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette "C3" |
| 1071 | [[quoteright:149:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/roadrage_tscard.jpg]] |
| 1072 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Abby Collins (''Bee in the City 2'' script reading) |
| 1073 | The bodyguard to Crosscut, Road Rage is usually one of the pleasantest 'bots you could meet... until she transforms. Then her name becomes all too apt. |
| 1074 | |
| 1075 | Road Rage is significant as being the first addition to the G1 roster after the series ended. |
| 1076 | ---- |
| 1077 | * {{Ambadassador}}: Having spent much of the war wandering space rather than being involved, she's also done time as a negotiator on occasion. |
| 1078 | * {{BFG}}: Carries a "Plasma Discharger" rifle. |
| 1079 | * BountyHunter: Mainly to pay for energon. |
| 1080 | * CoolCar: Her initial toy is a Corvette Stingray. |
| 1081 | * DependingOnTheArtist: How feminine or masculine her figure is depends on the continuity. |
| 1082 | * DrivesLikeCrazy: In vehicle mode. She's pretty embarrassed when she goes back to robot mode. |
| 1083 | * FlyingCar: Her car mode can fly. Probably not a good combination with her temper... |
| 1084 | * MythologyGag: |
| 1085 | ** Road Rage's color-scheme comes from the ''Diaclone'' toy used to make Tracks. |
| 1086 | ** Her ''Masterpiece'' toy gives her a look based on her ''Animated'' counterpart, which is also where the bounty hunting comes from (that being ''Animated'' Road Rage's profession). |
| 1087 | |
| 1088 | !!Rosanna (ロザンナ ''rozan'na'') |
| 1089 | !!!'''Function:''' Idol |
| 1090 | !!!'''Alt Mode:''' Micro-cassette |
| 1091 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rosanna.jpg]] |
| 1092 | ->''"Is everyone feeling happy? Then I'm happy too!"'' |
| 1093 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Lyrian (JP) |
| 1094 | * CanonImmigrant: Originating in the infamous ''Kiss Players'', Rosanna has appeared in other continuities as a cameo, including ''Animated'' and the first IDW continuity. |
| 1095 | * IdolSinger: Of the three Micro-Cassettes from ''Kiss Players'', she's easily the most eager to be an idol. |
| 1096 | * PaletteSwap: She's a pink redeco of Eject/Rewind and she in turn was used to create Flip Sides. |
| 1097 | * PinkMeansFeminine: She's bright pink, making her gender apparent in spite of being a PaletteSwap of two male characters. |
| 1098 | * TheSmurfettePrinciple: She's the first female Cassette in Blaster's team. |
| 1099 | |
| 1100 | !!Roulette |
| 1101 | !!!'''Function:''' Sharpshooter |
| 1102 | !!!'''Alt Mode:''' Dodge Viper Sportscar |
| 1103 | [[quoteright:280:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/roulette_6.jpg]] |
| 1104 | ->''"Life should be as easy as hitting bullseyes."'' |
| 1105 | * CainAndAbel: She's the Abel to Shadow Striker's Cain, since she remains an Autobot while her sister joined the Decepticons. |
| 1106 | * CoolCar: Her alt mode is a Dodge Viper, just like her sister. |
| 1107 | * FriendlySniper: Her function is sharpshooter and she's usually a friendly bot. |
| 1108 | * HeadSwap: She's a new-head retool of ''Robots in Disguise'' Side Burn. |
| 1109 | * InconsistentColoring: Her ''Universe'' box art and the color scheme used for her comic book appearances is yellow and purple, but her actual toy is blue and yellow. |
| 1110 | * MauveShirt: |
| 1111 | ** Her role in the first IDW comics doesn't amount to much besides being part of a group of Cybertronian colonists who admire Optimus Prime. |
| 1112 | ** Her role in ''ComicBook/Transformers2019'' also makes her a recognizable face among the Senate Elite Guard without a particularly major role until she's killed by the Decepticons. |
| 1113 | * PaletteSwap: A repaint of her sister Shadow Striker. |
| 1114 | * YellowPurpleContrast: Her color scheme is yellow and purple. |
| 1115 | |
| 1116 | !!Rung (ラング ''rangu'') |
| 1117 | !!!'''Function:''' Psycho-analyst |
| 1118 | !!!'''Alt Mode:''' Cerebral circuit scanner |
| 1119 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rungisolated_lostlight4cvr_0.jpg]] |
| 1120 | ->(from ''ComicBook/TheTransformersLastStandOfTheWreckers'' and ''ComicBook/TheTransformersMoreThanMeetsTheEye'') |
| 1121 | A little 'bot, psy-ops specialist and mental assessor. There may be more to this little dude than meets the eye... |
| 1122 | ---- |
| 1123 | * BigOlEyebrows: Which several other characters have commented on. |
| 1124 | * BoomHeadshot: Swerve accidently blows his head apart when trying to save him. It leaves him comatose for an arc but he survives. |
| 1125 | * ButtMonkey: His first visual appearance had him beaten up and thrown onto a table in a bar. The bot keeps having all sorts of terrible things happen to him. |
| 1126 | * CanonCharacterAllAlong: Introduced as a new character but in the end it's revealed that [[spoiler:Rung was Primus, the Transformers' God, all along]]. |
| 1127 | * DistressedDude: To the point of starting to become a OnceAnEpisode gag. |
| 1128 | * EquippableAlly: His ''War for Cybertron'' toy turns into a "cerebral scanner". Looks an awful lot like a gun. |
| 1129 | * ForgottenFallenFriend: Invoked. [[spoiler:Because of the nature of the blast he took, people have a hard time remembering him. After his HeroicSacrifice he's forgotten by all of his friends.]] |
| 1130 | * {{Geek}}: Collects and builds model spaceships, for starters. |
| 1131 | * OpaqueNerdGlasses: His thick, round optic lenses are in fact a removable pair of spectacles. |
| 1132 | * NonActionGuy: Well, he's a gangly nerd. What do you expect? |
| 1133 | * TheShrink: To the Wreckers then to the crew of The Lost Light. |
| 1134 | |
| 1135 | !!Rust Renegades |
| 1136 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Fire Truck (Pyra Magna), Sports Car (Dustup and Jumpstream), Helicopter (Skyburst and Stormclash), Motorcycle (Rust Dust) |
| 1137 | [[quoteright:399:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/victorion_packagingart.jpg]] |
| 1138 | |
| 1139 | A group of female Cybertronians tasked with guarding sacred relics, who combine to form Victorion. The team was created by a fan-poll, who chose her name, appearance, powers and personality. |
| 1140 | ---- |
| 1141 | * TheAce: In the IDW continuity, Victorion is the most stable combiner, not having any major personality flaws or difficulties like [[AxCrazy Monstructor, Devastator, Menasor]] or [[TheBerserker Bruticus]], in addition to her superpowers. |
| 1142 | * AmazonBrigade: They are an all-female combiner team. |
| 1143 | * {{BFS}}: The Torchbearers' weapons combine into a giant sword for Victorion to wield. |
| 1144 | * ColorCodedCharacters: They are easily identified by their teal and red color scheme. |
| 1145 | * CombiningMecha: They can combine into Victorion. |
| 1146 | * CoolBike: Rust Dust transforms into a bike. |
| 1147 | * CoolCar: Dustup and Jumpstream turn into cars. |
| 1148 | * CoolPlanes: Skyburst and Stormclash transform into helicopters. |
| 1149 | * GravityScrew: Victorion has the ability to manipulate gravity. None of her components have this power. |
| 1150 | * KilledOffForReal: At the end of their debut series (IDW's 2005 continuity), Stormclash is torn off by Monstructor and killed. Victorion continues to function however, and Stormclash is replaced by Slide. |
| 1151 | * LeeroyJenkins: Dust Up tends to act without thinking. |
| 1152 | * OfficialCouple: Dustup and Jumpstream. |
| 1153 | * TheRival: To fellow combining mecha Galvatronus, though only in the toyline. |
| 1154 | * SiblingYinYang: Skyburst and Stormclash. Skyburst is the pleasant and kind one. Stormclash is the violent, aggressive one. |
| 1155 | * StrawFeminist: In ''Transformers: Earth Wars'', they were shown with personality traits of stereotypical feminists. Granted, they were dealing with [[ProudWarriorRaceGuy Dinobots]] at the time, who had no qualms about brushing females off for being "[[StayInTheKitchen too frail for proper combat]]". |
| 1156 | -->'''Rust Dust:''' No way we will let your grubby misogynistic mitts defile our cherished relic. |
| 1157 | * UndyingLoyalty: Jumpstream is unflinchingly loyal to Pyra Magna, even willing to sacrifice herself if need to be. |
| 1158 | |
| 1159 | !!Scrounge |
| 1160 | !!!'''Function''': Spy |
| 1161 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Wheel |
| 1162 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/scroungefullbody.jpg]] |
| 1163 | A small Autobot who is very eager to prove himself to others. He has a special arm. There's no other like it. |
| 1164 | ---- |
| 1165 | * AllOfTheOtherReindeer: He was very disliked by the other Autobots due to his uselessness in combat as well as collecting unnecessary information and treating it as if it's extremely important. He was so disliked that Perceptor once decided to outright abandon him at Decepticons' mercy. |
| 1166 | * AnArmAndALeg: Straxus tears off his special arm when Scrounge refused to tell him what info he collected. |
| 1167 | * ButtMonkey: Poor Scrounge always gets the short end of the stick. In his debut, he gets mistreated, loses an arm, and then dies in the smelting pool. In IDW continuity, he always gets beaten, abused, mistreated, and narrowly avoids death. |
| 1168 | * CassandraTruth: The one time he actually has real information important to the war effort, the other Autobots brush him off. |
| 1169 | * CombiningMecha: His ''Combiner Wars'' toy allows him to combine with other Technobots into Computron, forming his shield. |
| 1170 | * CryingWolf: He had a history of constantly getting some useless or incorrect information and treating it as ground-breaking, war-changing news. As a result, the Autobots tend to take his info with grain of salt, and, if not for Blaster, he would've been completely ignored when he finally got some useful info. |
| 1171 | * {{Expy}}: [[WordOfGod Bob Budiansky once stated]] that Scrounge was partially based on Film/GungaDin. |
| 1172 | * ExtendableArms: The fingers on his special arm can extend themselves. |
| 1173 | * FlyingSaucer: His ''Combiner Wars'' toy transforms into a flying saucer. |
| 1174 | * TheFriendNobodyLikes: With the sole exception of [[OnlyFriend Blaster]], nobody considered Scrounge useful or reliable, and they disliked him for his uselessness. |
| 1175 | * HeartIsAnAwesomePower: His special arm, which has an inbuilt camera and recorder on extendable fingers. There is no other like it. |
| 1176 | * IWillOnlySlowYouDown: When he is thrown into the smelting pool, Blaster tries to save him, but Scrounge objects, claiming he will only slow him down, and instead hurls his memory disk to him to allow the Autobots to read the information he gathered, and then allows the pool to finish him off. |
| 1177 | * OneWheeledWonder: He transforms into a wheel. |
| 1178 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Introduced in the Marvel comics, Scrounge wouldn't receive a toy until ''Combiner Wars'' in 2016 as a redeco and retool of Cosmos. |
| 1179 | |
| 1180 | !!Sentinel Prime (センチネル・プライム ''senchineru puraimu'') |
| 1181 | !!!'''Function''': Military Commander |
| 1182 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronian Jet, Cybertronian Tank |
| 1183 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/powerofthetitanmasters_sentinel.jpg]] |
| 1184 | ->''"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few."'' |
| 1185 | |
| 1186 | Optimus Prime's predecessor as Autobot leader and Matrix bearer, who died early on in the war. |
| 1187 | ---- |
| 1188 | * AdaptationalVillainy: His Marvel and Dreamwave incarnations were good, if not well-suited to warfare. His IDW incarnation was a murderous, selfish thug who arranged the death of his precursor, and was actually worse than the Decepticons. |
| 1189 | ** This is changed in the 2019 series which depicted him as a [[GrumpyOldMan somewhat bad-tempered]] and willing to use shady tactics to deal with the emerging Decepticon movement but is ultimatly heroic and [[spoiler:dies fighting the Decepticons]]. |
| 1190 | * AscendedExtra: Originally, Sentinel started off as just a name in a list of Primes. After that, he was the leader before Optimus. It wasn't until ''Megatron: Origin'' that we get a prolonged look at the guy. |
| 1191 | * CrazyPrepared: His Dreamwave counterpart figured Megatron was after the Matrix, and didn't bring it during their final encounter. |
| 1192 | * CruelAndUnusualDeath: Dreamwave Sentinel's death was slow and painful, Megatron tearing him to pieces first to find the Matrix, and then to vent. |
| 1193 | * CulturedBadass: Dreamwave Sentinel. Well, "cultured", definitely. Turns out that version of Megatron had no love for poetry or philosophy. |
| 1194 | * DeathByOriginStory: As Optimus's predecessor, his death often signals Optimus's ascension to leadership. |
| 1195 | ** That said this is subverted in the IDW continuity. His death served to cap Megatron's declaration of war and a succession of Primes that ended with Optimus. It's later revealed that he had survived Megatron tearing a hole in him on account of him being a Headmaster and his head was the only part of him technically "alive." |
| 1196 | * DeathGlare: The expression on his ''Titans Return'' toy looks suspiciously like one. |
| 1197 | * TheGhost: His Dreamwave incarnation. All we see of him is his arm, after Megatron had finished with him. |
| 1198 | * HorribleJudgeOfCharacter: Dreamwave Sentinel Prime thought Megatron would see reason. That didn't work out for him. |
| 1199 | * InventedIndividual: IDW retconned him into this. In reality Sentinel was the identity of the Headmaster Infinitus who built a body for himself and became it's head, creating the figure of Sentinel Prime. |
| 1200 | * LargeAndInCharge: His ''Megatron: Origin'' design shows him to be a very big 'bot, even without his Apex Armor. |
| 1201 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Up until 2016, when he received one in ''Titans Return'', albeit a redeco of that line's Astrotrain. |
| 1202 | |
| 1203 | !!Sentius Magnus (センティウスマグナス ''sentiusu magunasu'') |
| 1204 | !!!'''Function''': Guardian of Light |
| 1205 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Spider-tank |
| 1206 | [[quoteright:270:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sentius_magnus_promo.jpg]] |
| 1207 | ->(from ''VideoGame/TransformersEarthWars'') |
| 1208 | * CanonForeigner: Both him and Malus originate in ''Earth Wars'' and they haven't received a physical toy. |
| 1209 | * EnergyBow: Specifically, an ''Energon'' bow, which he can use for ranged attacks just like his brother. |
| 1210 | * GoldAndWhiteAreDivine: Has a celestial theme and is colored gold and white, emphasizing his association with Light. |
| 1211 | * KatanasAreJustBetter: He wields his half of the Sword of Balance as a katana. |
| 1212 | * LightIsGood: He's the Guardian of Light and is an Autobot colored white and gold. |
| 1213 | * LiteralSplitPersonality: He was originally the honorable guardian Sentius Nobilius, who guarded over the relics of the Primes until one of said Primes betrayed him, splitting him in two using the Sword of Balance. |
| 1214 | * PaletteSwap: Of Malus, which is fitting since they were once the same being. |
| 1215 | * SpiderTank: His alt mode is one of these. |
| 1216 | |
| 1217 | !!Skar (Scowl (スカウル ''sukauru'')) |
| 1218 | !!!'''Function''': Tactical Medic |
| 1219 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Ankylosaurus |
| 1220 | [[quoteright:213:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/scarr_legacypackagingart.jpg]] |
| 1221 | The former tactical medic of the Dynobots who discovered a way to scanning a new alt mode on the spot. Killed by a berserk Grimlock, leaving the five Dinobots in grief. |
| 1222 | ---- |
| 1223 | * AscendedExtra: From just a minor character in the IDW comics to getting his own figure in the ''Legacy'' toyline. |
| 1224 | * CombiningMecha: ''Legacy: Evolution'' makes him capable of combining with the other Dinobots to create Volcanicus. |
| 1225 | * DeathByOriginStory: He's the reason why the Dinobots obtained their prehistoric alt modes in the original IDW comics, and he died shortly after. |
| 1226 | * GoneHorriblyRight: The reason he and the other Dynobots took on prehistoric alt modes was to defend themselves from vicious cybertronian creatures. The transformation was successful, but it also led to Skar getting killed. |
| 1227 | * InconsistentSpelling: His name has been spelled either 'Skar' or 'Scarr'. |
| 1228 | * SixthRanger: The second official one after Slash. |
| 1229 | * ToughArmoredDinosaur: His ''Legacy'' toy shows he turns into an ankylosaurus. |
| 1230 | * WeHardlyKnewYe: Only appeared briefly in the comics before he was killed by his friend Grimlock in a berserker rage. |
| 1231 | |
| 1232 | !!Skilz |
| 1233 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Skateboard |
| 1234 | [[quoteright:230:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tfbttf2_skilz.jpg]] |
| 1235 | ->(from ''ComicBook/TransformersBackToTheFuture'') |
| 1236 | * LaResistance: In a BadFuture alongside Rodimus Prime, Gigawatt and Bumblebee. |
| 1237 | * SizeShifter: His skateboard mode is shorter than Marty's leg while in robot mode he's taller than him. |
| 1238 | * ToylessToylineCharacter: Unlike Gigawatt, Skilz didn't receive a toy and currently only exists in the comic. |
| 1239 | |
| 1240 | !!Sky Garry (スカイギャリー ''sukai gyarī'') |
| 1241 | !!!'''Function''': Battlestars Leader |
| 1242 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Cybertronic starship, Micromaster Launch Base |
| 1243 | [[quoteright:203:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skygarryboxart1.jpg]] |
| 1244 | ->(from ''Manga/TransformersZone'') |
| 1245 | The Leader of the Battlestars and Star Convoy's second-in-command. His Micromaster partner is Shotbomber. |
| 1246 | ---- |
| 1247 | * AsLongAsItSoundsForeign: Sky ''Garry'' doesn't have a clear meaning. It could refer to either 'Carry' or 'Garrison' but WordOfGod hasn't confirmed or denied its exact meaning. |
| 1248 | * CombiningMecha: He can combine with Grandus and Star Convoy to create a massive mobile vehicle. |
| 1249 | * CoolStarship: One of his alt modes is a shuttle-like starship. |
| 1250 | * TheLancer: For Star Convoy at the Battlestars. |
| 1251 | * PrimaryColorChampion: His color scheme is red, blue and gold. |
| 1252 | |
| 1253 | !!Slash (スラッシュ ''surasshu'') |
| 1254 | !!!'''Function''': Tracker |
| 1255 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Velociraptor |
| 1256 | [[quoteright:220:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/leaked_from_cybertron_slash_concept_art.jpg]] |
| 1257 | Slash is the newest member of the Dinobots, an elite tracker who always finds her target. |
| 1258 | ---- |
| 1259 | * AloofAlly: Slash prefers not to work with other Dinobots, instead preferring to work alone. |
| 1260 | * BitCharacter: So far her appearances in media have been extremely minor outside her debut. |
| 1261 | * CanonImmigrant: Originated in the ''Age of Extinction'' toyline (and failed to appear in the movie proper) before being imported to the G1 continuity as part of the ''Power of the Primes'' toyline. |
| 1262 | * DependingOnTheWriter: Slash's original bio describes her as a loner that barely comes into contact with others. The ''Generations Selects'' manga instead depicts her as a childish bot who looks up and wants to prove herself to the other Dinobots. |
| 1263 | * RaptorAttack: She's a pretty obvious example in the same vein as ''Beast Wars'' Dinobot. |
| 1264 | * ScarilyCompetentTracker: According to her bio, Slash always finds her target. |
| 1265 | * SixthRanger: She's the first new Dinobot to officially join the team. |
| 1266 | * TheSmurfettePrinciple: She's currently the only '''official''' female Dinobot, since IDW's Strafe debuted before but still has no toy. |
| 1267 | * SuperPersistentPredator: Slash will continue chasing her target until there will be nowhere to run. |
| 1268 | |
| 1269 | !!Sonic Bomber (ソニックボンバー ''sonikku bonbā'') |
| 1270 | !!!'''Function''': Offense Officer |
| 1271 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Stealth Aircraft, Aerial Launch Base |
| 1272 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sonic_bomber.jpg]] |
| 1273 | ->(from ''Manga/TransformersZone'') |
| 1274 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/KanetoShiozawa (JP) |
| 1275 | Sonic Bomber is the youthful, energetic and happy-go-lucky second-in-command of the Autobots. He looks up to his Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas with respect and admiration. Though brash and cocky, Sonic Bomber knows when to shut up and do what he's told. |
| 1276 | ---- |
| 1277 | * CombiningMecha: He can combine with Dai Atlas to create Sky Powered, and also with Roadfire to create Big Powered. |
| 1278 | * CoolPlane: One of his alt modes is an aircraft based vaguely upon the SR-71 Blackbird. |
| 1279 | * TheLancer: He's the second-in-command of Dai Atlas. |
| 1280 | |
| 1281 | !!Spin-Out (スピンアウト ''supin'auto'') |
| 1282 | !!!'''Function''': Warrior |
| 1283 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': "Super Tuning" Customized Lamborghini Countach [=LP500S=] Sportscar |
| 1284 | [[quoteright:190:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/spinout_masterpiece_card.jpg]] |
| 1285 | * PaletteSwap: A red redeco of Sunstreaker. |
| 1286 | * {{Transplant}}: Once a lifeless, human-piloted mech from the ''Diaclone'' universe, Spin-Out (aka Spinout) was reborn as a true robotic lifeform after falling into the home dimension of the Transformers. |
| 1287 | |
| 1288 | !!Stardrive |
| 1289 | !!!'''Function''': Galactic Peacekeeper |
| 1290 | !!!'''Alt Modes''': Starfighter, Cybertonian Car |
| 1291 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stardrive.png]] |
| 1292 | ->''"Don't make me fight you. You won't win."'' |
| 1293 | |
| 1294 | A triple-changer forged on Caminus in the 19th Century, Stardrive's orphaned protoform was left adrift in space after an ambush and rescued by [[ComicBook/RomIDW Rom the Spaceknight]]. Raised on Elonia in isolation from the rest of her species, Stardrive became a Knight of the Solstar Order. Eventually, the Autobot/Decepticon conflict reaches the shores of her adopted world, prompting her to embrace her true heritage. |
| 1295 | ---- |
| 1296 | * AnimeHair: Stardrive's natural color scheme, particularly her ornate turquoise crest, was designed with this in mind, specifically inspired by artist Priscilla Tramontano, who is famous for having this. |
| 1297 | * ChildOfTwoWorlds: A Transformer raised among the carbon-based Elonians, who are mistrustful of her kind. |
| 1298 | * CoolMask: The helmet of her Space Knight armor has a retractable battle mask. |
| 1299 | * EnergyWeapon: Stardrive wields a Neutralizer (the signature weapon of the Space Knights) that is custom built for her size. |
| 1300 | * IOweYouMyLife: Feels this toward Rom, acknowledging that she owes her entire existence to his PetTheDog moment. |
| 1301 | -->'''Stardrive:''' I'm only alive because Rom gave me a chance. I became a knight to give everybody one. |
| 1302 | * LineOfSightName: The Elonians named her after her two vehicle modes. |
| 1303 | * LovecraftianSuperpower: Can [[HulkingOut Hulk Out]] into a Transformer/Dire Wraith hybrid when an enemy pushes her past her GodzillaThreshold. |
| 1304 | * MySpeciesDothProtestTooMuch: Having grown up hearing horror stories of the Autobot-Decepticon war, and the collateral damage it has left in its wake, Stardrive has come to regard her fellow Transformers as monsters. She gets better, though. |
| 1305 | * OneWomanArmy: She singlehandedly takes out a horde of corrupted Maximals in ''ComicBook/TheTransformersUnicron''. |
| 1306 | * OriginalGeneration: Created to link the ''Transformers'' and ''Rom'' universes. |
| 1307 | |
| 1308 | !!Star Saber (スターセイバー ''sutā seibā'') |
| 1309 | !!!'''Function''': Supreme Commander |
| 1310 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Spacecraft |
| 1311 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/g1_star_saber_art_variant.jpg]] |
| 1312 | ->(from ''Anime/TransformersVictory'') |
| 1313 | ->''"The galaxy deserves freedom, and I'll see that it gets it."'' |
| 1314 | ->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/HideyukiTanaka (''Victory'' and ''Zone''), Masahito Yabe (''Robotmasters'') |
| 1315 | |
| 1316 | The new Supreme Commander of the Autobot Expeditionary Space Force, noble and idealistic Star Saber is believed to be the best swordsman in the universe. |
| 1317 | ---- |
| 1318 | * AdaptationalVillainy: The original Star Saber was noble and idealistic paragon of goodness. In the IDW continuity, on the other hand, he's a violent and psychopathic KnightTemplar who dedicates himself to purging anyone he considers a heretic (which is pretty much everyone). |
| 1319 | * CharacterCatchphrase: "Let's say go!" |
| 1320 | * CoolStarship: His alt-mode is a Cybertronian spacecraft. |
| 1321 | * TheFundamentalist: In the IDW comics, he is a violent and ruthless religious zealot who at one point actually wanted to perform an "Atheist Holocaust" to purge the unbelievers. |
| 1322 | -->'''Star Saber''' ''(to dying Dai Atlas)'': Primus hates you. |
| 1323 | * MasterSwordsman: To the point he is believed to be the best swordfighter in the universe. |
| 1324 | * PrimaryColorChampion: Star Saber stands out for his red and blue color scheme that also includes some yellow. |
| 1325 | * RedIsHeroic: Save for the 2005 IDW continuity, he sports red as part of his colour scheme and is very heroic and noble. |
| 1326 | * SuperMode: Victory Saber, who is formed when Star Saber merges with Victory Leo. |
| 1327 | * TheWorfEffect: Trypticon and Pirhannacon beat the crap out of him in the ''Transfomers: Zone'' manga. |
| 1328 | |
| 1329 | !!Stripes (ストライプス ''sutoraipusu'') |
| 1330 | !!!'''Function''': Battle Beast |
| 1331 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Micro-cassette |
| 1332 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tpottm_stripes.jpg]] |
| 1333 | |
| 1334 | A feline barely more than an animal, Stripes was taken in by the Autobots and given tech to allow him to fight alongside them. |
| 1335 | |
| 1336 | Stripes was a character in one of the original drafts for what would become ''Transformers: The Movie'', eventually getting replaced with Steeljaw. He eventually got a Japan exclusive toy in 2012, and a mainstream release in 2016's ''Titans Return''. |
| 1337 | ---- |
| 1338 | * PaletteSwap: His first toy was a repaint of Ravage. |
| 1339 | * PantheraAwesome: He's a tiger. |
| 1340 | |
| 1341 | !!Tap-Out |
| 1342 | !!!'''Function''': Bodyguard |
| 1343 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Porsche 924 Turbo Sportscar |
| 1344 | [[quoteright:170:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tap_out_card_art.jpg]] |
| 1345 | ->(from ''Franchise/TransformersTimelines'') |
| 1346 | ->''"Never quit."'' |
| 1347 | ---- |
| 1348 | * GladiatorGames: ''Transformers (2019)'' makes him a former gladiator who lost his job after it was outlawed, although he found a new purpose by working as Glyph's bodyguard. |
| 1349 | * OfficialCouple: He's this with Glyph in both ''Timelines'' and the second IDW continuity. |
| 1350 | * PaletteSwap: He's a green recolor of Cliffjumper. |
| 1351 | * PintSizedPowerhouse: He might be the same size as Bumblebee and Cliffjumper, but he's more than capable of holding his own against bigger bots. |
| 1352 | |
| 1353 | !!Tigertrack (タイガートラック ''taigātorakku'') |
| 1354 | !!!'''Function''': Sentry |
| 1355 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': Lamborghini New Countach [=LP500S=] Sportscar |
| 1356 | [[quoteright:145:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tigertrack_card_1.jpg]] |
| 1357 | ->''"Even if you're invisible, I can still see you."'' |
| 1358 | * NonIndicativeName: His design isn't very tiger-related. |
| 1359 | * PaletteSwap: Like Deep Cover and Clampdown, he's a yellow redeco of Sideswipe. |
| 1360 | |
| 1361 | !!Toaster |
| 1362 | !!!'''Function''': Reconnaissance |
| 1363 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': [[ShapedLikeItself Toaster]] |
| 1364 | [[quoteright:170:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gijoe_club_blackcat_and_toaster_art_4.jpg]] |
| 1365 | * BewareTheSillyOnes: His inconspicuous alt mode makes him perfect for espionage missions, such as when he and Blackcat infiltrated a Cobra stronghold to leak information regarding the Decepticon-Cobra alliance as seen in Marvel's ''Generation 2'' comics. |
| 1366 | * ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: His name is Toaster and he turns into a toaster. |
| 1367 | * TheGhost: He's actually never been seen in robot mode, only in toaster mode. |
| 1368 | * PaletteSwap: His sole piece of merchandise is a lavender redeco of a non-transforming Blaster accessory, with three tan "Crusticons" in place of Steeljaw, Ramhorn, and Eject. |
| 1369 | * RoboFamily: He's one of the siblings of Blaster alongside Karman and Bluster. |
| 1370 | |
| 1371 | !!Windblade (ウインドブレード ''uindoburēdo'') |
| 1372 | !!!'''Function''': Guardian |
| 1373 | !!!'''Alt Mode''': VTOL Jet |
| 1374 | [[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/windblade_4.png]] |
| 1375 | ->''"I have only begun to fight."'' |
| 1376 | The creation of the first "Create Your Own Transformer" fan-poll, Windblade is a "City Speaker" - a rare breed of mechanoid that can telepathically communicate with dormant Titans. She is also an accomplished swordswoman and pilot. Devoted to truth and duty, she fears the day she may have to choose between the two. |
| 1377 | ---- |
| 1378 | * AdaptationPersonalityChange: Most versions of Windblade are cordial. Her IDW counterpart is a FishOutOfWater on Cybertron. Her ''Combiner Wars'' version is a violent, would-be killer. |
| 1379 | * CharacterizationMarchesOn: The initial fan vote gave her the power of telepathy. This was later changed to being a Cityspeaker, and that's what's generally stuck (though in her first appearance, it wasn't an innate superpower, just Windblade being able to read the flashes of light of Metroplex's mind, which got turned into a telepathic power later). |
| 1380 | * CoolPlane: Turns into a VTOL jet. |
| 1381 | * EverythingsBetterWithSamurai: RareFemaleExample. |
| 1382 | * FacialMarkings: Japanese-style tattoos around her eyes. Initially, the IDW continuity claimed they proclaimed her a Cityspeaker, but other continuities have them just there. |
| 1383 | * {{Foil}}: While structurally she appears to be a DistaffCounterpart to Starscream, their personality components are like night and day. Starscream is a greedy, cynical {{narcissist}} who [[ChronicBackstabbingDisorder is constantly throwing others under a bus]] to acquire power or [[DirtyCoward just to save his own ass]]. Windblade is an idealistic, dutiful {{samurai}} who [[DependingOnTheWriter occasionally]] struggles between [[ToBeLawfulOrGood lawful and good]]. |
| 1384 | * LosingYourHead: Her ''Titans Return'' toy. |
| 1385 | * PrimaryColorChampion: Windblade is easily identified by her mostly red and blue color scheme with some gold on her headpiece. |
| 1386 | * RedOnesGoFaster: Is at least 50% red, and her fighting style relies on lightning fast hit and run attacks. |
| 1387 | |
| 1388 | !!Windstorm |
| 1389 | |
| 1390 | An Autobot Micromaster who serves as a fuel scout. |
| 1391 | ---- |
| 1392 | * HotPaintJob: Has flame details on his alt-mode. |
| 1393 | * PaletteSwap: Of fellow ''Earthrise'' Micromaster Daddy-O. |
| 1394 | * ScrewThisImOutOfHere: He, Fireguard and Roadburner were sent to Micron to try and gather plasma energy. When they saw it vaporize their Decepticon opponents, the trio figured it was too dangerous and left. |
| 1395 | * ShoutOut: His color-scheme is designed after the ''M.A.S.K.'' vehicle the Hurricane, contrasting his pack-in enemy Stingracer, who's designed after the Stinger. |
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