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'''Lightspeed''' is the name of several [[fictional characters]] in the various [[Transformers universes]]. Some English dubs of the ''[[Transformers: Victory]]'' animated series use the name Lightspeed for the character of Braver. |
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==Transformers: Generation 1 (Technobot)== |
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{{Transformers character| |
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name =Lightspeed |
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|image =lightspeed-g1tv.jpg |
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|caption =Lightspeed in the animated series |
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|affiliation =Autobot |
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|subgroup =[[Technobots]] |
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|rank =6 |
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|function =Data Processor |
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|partner =Afterburner, Nosecone, Scattershot, Strafe |
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|motto ="''Interstellar travel is the only way to freedom.''" |
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|alternatemodes =Race Car |
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|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]'' |
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|engvoice =[[Danny Mann]] |
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The first ''Generation 1'' Lightspeed is a Technobot that forms the left leg of Computron. Despite his popularity and blazing speed as a car, he longs to be converted into an interstellar spacecraft. |
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===Marvel Comics=== |
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The Technobots were among the Autobots who joined Fortress Maximus in leaving [[Cybertron]] for the planet [[Nebulos]] (Transformers: Headmasters #1). However, a crew of Decepticons under Maximus' rival [[Scorponok]] pursued them and the war began anew on Nebulos. Assisting the Autobot Headmasters [[Brainstorm (Transformers)|Brainstorm]] and [[Hardhead (Transformers)|Hardhead]] against the [[Terrorcon]]s and [[Horrorcons]], the Technobots were first seen combining to form Computron in Transformers: Headmasters #3. They once again battled the Terrorcons as Abominus, defeating him and forcing the Decepticons to flee. Realizing the damage the war was doing, the Autobots, including the Technobots, departed Nebulos for Earth (Transformers: Headmasters #4). |
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When Maximus' forces linked up with the Earthbound Autobots, they encountered resistance from Autobot leader [[Grimlock]], who was unhappy they might resurrect [[Optimus Prime]] and topple him. |
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The Technobots were last seen trying to stop the [[Underbase]] powered [[Starscream (Transformers)|Starscream]] in issue 50, as they were all taken out and deactivated. The Technobots were never seen again in the U.S. Marvel Transformers series. While they may have been destroyed by [[Starscream (Transformers)|Starscream]], many of the other characters he disabled in that issue eventually returned to the series. |
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===Animated series=== |
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The Technobots first appeared in the season 3 episode "Grimlock's New Brain". After biting through a computer's cables located inside [[Cybertron]]'s core, [[Grimlock]] became super-intelligent, and created the Technobots to combat the [[Terrorcons]]. The Terrorocons combined into [[Abominus]] and to combat him, Grimlock transferred his vast intellect into Computron, the Technobots' combined form. This left Grimlock in the same mental state as before. Like [[Omega Supreme]], Computron speaks only in suffixed phrases, taking the form of "analysis: conclusion." However, unlike Omega, Computron often combines shorter suffixed phrases (such as items or datums) as variables in a larger problem, and seems less concerned than Omega with vocal economy. |
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The Technobots appeared on numerous other occasions, including when they were assigned to destroy a [[Quintessons|Quintesson]] base on [[Mars]] with the help of [[Marissa Fairborne]]. While the [[Quintessons]] controlled the [[Terrorcons]] they had them unite into [[Abominus]] to face the Technobots. The Technobots quickly formed Computron and were successful in defeating the [[Terrorcons]] and [[Quintessons]]. |
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During "The Return of Optimus Prime", they tried to stop the Terrorcons from stealing a special heat-resistant alloy. The two teams merged into their combined forms, but Computron's need to analyse every strategy before committing himself led to Abominus swiftly defeating him. |
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The Technobots also appeared in the Season 4 episode "The Rebirth" part 1. They were on Earth when the Decepticons attacked [[Autobot City]]. Mindwipe took control of Lightspeed and forced him backwards using only his mind.<ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/database/character.php?view=&char_id=113 Lightspeed (Autobot Technobots, Transformers G1)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Lightspeed appears in episode #27 of the Japanese ''Headmasters'' series, called "The Miracle Warriors - The Targetmasters (Part 1)." Spike orders the Protectabots, Technobots and Trainbots to destroy the abandoned Decepticon headquarters on Earth. Combined into Defensor, Computron and Raiden the Autobots quickly demolish the building. |
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===Dreamwave Productions=== |
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Although Lightspeed and the other Technobots received individual biographies from Dreamwave they did not appear in any fiction before the company went out of business. |
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===IDW Publishing=== |
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[[Jetfire]] and the Technobots appeared working together in [[IDW Publishing]]'s comic book miniseries, ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer]]''. They investigated a mysterious energy spike on the deserted surface of Cybertron. Jetfire, Lightspeed, Scattershot and Strafe went down to the surface to investigate, but were ambushed and taken out by [[Bludgeon (Transformers)|Bludgeon]]'s troops. Nosecone and Lightspeed's ship was shot down, but they managed to launch a distress beacon first and get to an escape pod. The three captured Technobots were cannibalized for their parts, while Bludgeon revealed his true pan—to reanimate [[Thunderwing]]. Nosecone and Lightspeed were left on the surface on Cybertron, and were about to be killed by Centurion drones when help arrived—[[Wreckers (Transformers)|the Wreckers]], who saved them both. The Wreckers subsequently attacked Bludgeon's cult, and rescued the Technobots. They then helped Jetfire to decode Bludgeon's data, helping shut Thunderwing down for good. It is unknown if the Technobots can merge into Computron at this point. |
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===Other media=== |
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The Technobots are a favorite toy of the character Lucas in the book ''The Annoyance Bureau'' By Lucy Frank.<ref>The Annoyance Bureau By Lucy Frank</ref> |
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===Toys=== |
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* '''''Generation 1'' Technobot Lightspeed''' (1987) |
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:Knockoffs of this toy were commonly released in a gift pack containing a mixture of Terrorcons and Technobots who formed a bizarre Abominus/Computron hybrid toy.<ref>http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Lightspeed/lightspeed.htm</ref> |
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==Transformers: Generation 1 (Motorvator)== |
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{{Transformers character| |
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name =Lightspeed |
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|image = |
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|caption = |
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|affiliation =Autobot |
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|subgroup =[[Motorvators]] |
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|rank =6 |
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|function =Scout/Messenger |
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|partner = |
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|motto ="''Light years flash past at mind numbingly sub-atomic speeds.''" |
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|alternatemodes =Car |
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|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]'' |
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The first ''Generation 1'' Lightspeed is a member of the Motorvators. |
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===Toys=== |
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* '''''Generation 1'' Motorvator Lightspeed''' (1991) |
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:A redeco of the Brainmaster toy [[Braver]], minus the combining parts.<ref>http://www.tfu.info/1991/Autobot/Lightspeed/lightspeed.htm</ref> |
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==Transformers: Timelines== |
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name =Lightspeed |
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|image =lightspeed-sg.jpg |
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|caption =''Shattered Glass'' Lightspeed |
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|affiliation =Autobot |
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|subgroup =Acolytes of Alpha Trion, [[Technobots]] |
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|alternatemodes =Cybertronian [[Car]] |
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|series =''[[Transformers: Timelines]]'' |
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This character is one of [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)|Optimus Prime]]'s evil Autobots, but secretly loyal to [[Alpha Trion]]. |
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===Fun Publications=== |
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Computron was created as a combiner for the Autobots. Although the individual Technobots are all geniuses in their fields, when united they formed a highly ambitious super genius called Computron who suppressed all their individual flaws. In his arrogance Computron attempted to grant enhanced intelligence to [[Grimlock]]. The experiment backfired and it brought out the flaws in each Technobot, resulting in insanity for Computron. [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)|Optimus Prime]] enjoyed the new Computron and refused to repair him. [[Alpha Trion]] was then able to sway Computron to his side.<ref>Transformers Collectors Club Magazine #27</ref> |
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The Technobots are among the acolytes of Alpha Trion who respond to his return to their world.<ref>Reunification Part 1 by Fun Publications</ref> When Breakaway, [[Landquake]], Skyfall and [[Topspin]] escape Alpha Trion Scattorshot offers to have the Technobots hunt them down, but Alpha Trion instead assigns them to help relocate his base.<ref>Reunification Part 2 by Fun Publications</ref> The four rogue robots are eventually uncovered by Computron. Although Computron chases the quartet, they escape to the Decepticon Headquarters, and Computron faces off against [[Abominus]].<ref>Reunification Part 4 by Fun Publications</ref> |
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===Toys=== |
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No toy has yet been made for this version of Lightspeed. He is depicted as looking similar to the ''Generation 1'' character, but colored like ''Generation 1'' [[Blot (Transformers)|Blot]]. |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{Transformers}} |
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[[Category:Autobots]] |
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[[Category:Fictional automobiles]] |
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[[Category:Technobots]] |
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