*Autobots
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[02/04/98] THE MACHINE WARS TECH-SPEC LISTING [02/04/98]
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*** Notes before the fact:
Out of necessity, I had to separate the Machine Wars listing from
the generation one, two, and Beast Wars Transformers Tech-Spec listings.
Namely, the file had become so large and unmanageable that adding a
bunch of entries was not feasable. Like it or not, Machine Wars is now
part of the Transformers history, and some sort of net-documentation
should exist -- even if it has been well over a year since I last pondered
doing anything resembling an update.
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* Reading the spec list:
It's pretty straight forward but in case you get confused this
should spell things out for you.
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Megatron Function: Commander Group: Decepticon
" Prepare for oblivion! "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
10 10 9 10 10 10 9 10
Megatron once again "takes to the skies in disguise" in his latest
aerial-attack configuration. Body armor composed of stealth
deflector shields that allow for invisible attacks on Autobot
enemies. Twin turbo thrusters rocket him to speeds of up to
600mph in less than 17 seconds. In robot or vehicle mode,
this evil commander is one of the worst threats in the universe.
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The dashed lines are separators and nothing more. The the name of
the transformer followed by an optional curly braces. This is a basic
description of which version of this toy it is. Next is the function;
What their job is. And what subgroup/allegiance the toy is. The second
line is that character's quote or motto. The third and fourth lines
are used together. The first one is abbreviations (where needed) of
a Transformer's attributes, and a numerical rating of each one from
1 to 10. Below is the rough translation of each one:
Stren. = Strength (Physical Strength)
Intel. = Intelligence (How smart they are)
Speed = Speed (How fast they are in vehicle/robot mode)
Endur. = Endurance (physical durability)
Rank = Rank (Rank on the command chain)
Cour. = Courage (Guts)
Firep. = Firepower (How big is their gun)
Skill = Skill (How well they perform their function)
The remaing lines describe the Transformer's personality,
weaponry, weaknesses, etc..
* Legal-EZE stuff:
* Oh yeah, "The Transformers", "Autobots", "Decepticons", "Maximals",
"Predacons", and all codenames and subgroups listed are copyrighted
by Hasbro and/or Kenner.
* The toys themselves are copyrighted by Hasbro, Takara, Banadi,
Toy Box, ToyC, Kenner, and maybe one or two other companies I
don't know about.
* This list was produced for educational purposes only. And as an aid for
other collectors who bought used Transformers at garage sales, flea
markets, auctions, etc. and did not get the tech-spec card.
* This list is not to be sold for profit or used in any other trade
where this list is equated with money. I created this list out of
the goodness of my heart and am not making a red (or green) cent
off of it. The only thing I get is a warm happy glow knowing
that others are getting the information they need.
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AUTOBOTS
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Hoist -=- Maintenance
Hubcap -=- Damage Control
Mirage -=- Counter Intelligence
Optimus Prime -=- Leader
Prowl -=- Security
Sandstorm -=- Desert Reconnaissance
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Hoist Function: Maintenance Group: Autobot
" Proper maintenance prevents poor performance. "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
8 7 4 8 3 9 6 7
Hoist believes every Autobot should operate at peak efficiency
levels at all times, which means he's a stickler for proper
maintenance of both internal micro-circuitry and external
structural integrity. He's always prepared to tow an injured
Autobot in for repairs. And if fired upon in the line of duty,
he'll quickly convert to robot mode and battle back with a vengance!
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Hubcap Function: Damage Control Group: Autobot
" You smash 'em, I'll trash 'em! "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
4 8 8 7 5 8 5 4
After a fellow Autobot defeats a Decepticon in battle, Hubcap
races in to haul the enemy away. He takes the debris back to
Autobot headquarters where he salvages what he can from any
surviving circuitry or undamaged armor. The rest of the parts
he either recycles for scrap, or uses for his favorite hobby:
target practice!
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Mirage Function: Counter Intelligence Group: Autobot
" Like a ninja in the night, I strike swiftly and unseen. "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
6 9 9 5 7 5 6 10
Mirage would rather be out hunting turbofoxes than battling for
the Autobots, but he's an effective fighter and valuable
intelligence gatherer -- that's why Optimus Prime keeps him
around. Electro-disrupter alters physical appearance for up to
six minutes. Invisibility within these short periods earned him
his name. Remains unsure of Autobot cause, and can't be
fully trusted.
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Optimus Prime Function: Leader Group: Autobot
" Freedom is the right of all sentient beings! "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Optimus Prime is the bravest, strongest, and wisest of all
Autobots. His role is to protect all life in the fight to defeat
the Decepticons. This all-powerful leader features a cab section
that converts into his battle-ready robot mode, while his back
trailer section becomes a high-tech command station complete with
two launchers and an arsenal of mega-missiles. His combination of
intelligence and strength makes him a respected commander, and a
feared warrior
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Prowl Function: Security Group: Autobot
" Logic is the ultimate weapon. "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
6 8 10 7 7 9 6 6
Chief of Security for Autobot forces. Calculating, quiet and
competent. Thought processors intensely logical. Enhanced
racing design conceals sophisticated micro-circuitry capable
of processing 30,000 bytes of information per millisecond. Loyalty
and patience perhaps greatest assets.
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Sandstorm Function: Desert Reconnaissance Group: Autobot
" There's a bad storm, brewing, and I'm it! "
| Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
7 4 10 6 5 8 7 7
Sandstorm has adapted a new battle copter configuration... but can
still scream across the desert wastelands like a turbo-charged
fireball! Dual turbine engines make speed his greatest asset, and
they also double as powerful laser cannons that fire air-to-ground
laser bursts which explode upon impact. Watch out, Decepticons!
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