*Decepticons
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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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DECEPTICONS
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Megaplex                   -=- Warrior / Clone
Megatron                   -=- Commander
Skywarp                    -=- Warrior
Soundwave                  -=- Communications
Starscream                 -=- Pursuit and Capture
Thundercracker             -=- Rebel Warrior


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Megaplex                Function: Warrior / Clone     Group: Decepticon
 " The skies belong to me! "
    | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
        5        5        8       7        6      8       7        6

    Megaplex was built to function as a clone for Megatron, a
    strategy designed to confuse enemy Autobots who seek to shoot
    down the elusive Decepticon leader.  But Megaplex is more than
    just a decoy, he is equipped with powerful attack weapons that
    make him a formidable warrior in any air battle.  And in robot
    mode, he only gets tougher!

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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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Skywarp                 Function: Warrior          Group: Decepticon
 " Strike when their backs are turned! "
    | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
        5        2        7       7        3      7       6        4

    Considered the sneakiest Decepticon to ever fly in the sky.  Pulls
    practical jokes on fellow fighter planes.  Low intelligence makes
    him prone to accidents and occasional mid-air collisions.  Instant
    conversion capabilities allow for immediate battle-ready status.

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Soundwave             Function: Communications     Group: Decepticon
 " Cries and screams are music to my ears! "
    | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
        8        9        2       6        8      5       8        6

    A smooth talking opportunist who uses his eavesdropping abilities
    on friend and foe alike.  Equipped with advanced radio wave and
    energy sensors, Soundwave is a crucial communications link for
    Decepticon forces.  Four armored tracks equip him for any terrain,
    and the giant electron rocket makes him a devastating warrior,
    earning him the nickname "The Terror Tank."

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Starscream       Function: Pursuit and Capture     Group: Decepticon
 " Conquest is made of the ashes of one's enemies. "
    | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
        7        7        9       7        5      8       7        7

    Starscream is ruthless, cold-blooded, and cruel, yet considers
    himself the smartest, most sophisticated Decepticon of all.  He
    believes Decepticons should rely more on guile and speed rather
    than brute force to defeat the Autobots.  He's a powerful air
    commander who can reach speeds of mach 2.8 at an altitude of 52
    miles, even while flying heavily armed with his heat seeking,
    air-to-air missiles.

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Thundercracker          Function: Rebel Warrior      Group: Decepticon
 " The best Weapon is terror! "
    | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill |
        6        4        7       7        4      8       6        4

    Believes in the Decepticon cause, but remains rebellious among his
    own ranks.  Contemptuous and cruel to anything that can't fly.
    Produces 200 mile radius sonic boom at excessive flight speeds.
    Uses terror tactics to strike fear in enemies, and panic among
    the innocent.

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