*Maximals (Beast Machines) ---------------------------------------------------------- [04/07/2001] THE BEAST MACHINES TECH-SPEC LISTING [04/07/2001] ---------------------------------------------------------- *** Notes: [03/22/2001] : Added Beast Changer and Night Slash Cheetor [02/01/2001] : Added Rattrap [01/31/2001] : Added Dillo, Hammerstrike, Mol, and Rav [10/03/2000] : Added Geckobot and Silverbolt [09/24/2000] : Added Nightscream and Night Viper [09/21/2000] : Added Primal Prime and Skydive [08/14/2000] : Conversion from the old ASCII list is under way. Also attempting to use frames and lots of anchor tags to help make the list easier to navigate. ***Usage It's pretty straight forward but in case you get confused this should spell things out for you. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Jetstorm {small jet} Function: Aerodrone General Group: Vehicon " I am not bound by the law of the land! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 8 8 10 8 9 7 9 8 The appointed general of Megatron's aero-drones, Jetstorm is the hotshot lord of the skies over the enslaved planet of Cybertron. Quite a talker, tends to engage in tactics of verbal intimidation. Headstrong attitude and less than modest personality often cause friction with the other generals -- but impressive combat abilities speak for themselves. Outfitted with various types of energy blasters and plasma bombs. Extremely swift and maneuverable in vehicle mode. Rather flighty, Jetstorm never touches land -- must convert into robot mode where he hovers over the ground. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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 beast/vehicle/robot mode) Endur. = Endurance (physical durability) Rank = Rank (Rank on the command chain) Cour. = Courage (Guts / bravery under fire) 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 stuff: * "The Transformers", "Beast Wars", "Beast Machines", "Machine Wars", "Autobots", "Decepticons", "Maximals", "Predacons", "Vehicons", 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. * This document is designed to be a "fan resource" and is not meant to infringe, defame, or otherwise 'do bad things' to the "Transformers" name. It is intended to be an archive and resource for toys and characters that are long out of production where locating such material may not be otherwise readily available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- == == == MAXIMALS == == == Table of Contents Name Function ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Apelinq {transmetal gorilla} Squadron Commander Beast Changer {Noble / Savage} Warrior Blackarachnia {black widow} Saboteur Buzzsaw {wasp} Aerial Reconnaissance Che {beast rider} Interceptor Cheetor {small cheetah} Warrior Cheetor {electronic cheetah} Warrior Dillo {armadillo} Forward Observer Geckobot {lizard} Aerial Combat Specialist Hammerstrike {hammerhead shark} Tracker / Ocean Attack Longhorn {bull} Warrior Mol {mole} Demolitions Nightscream {bat} Aerial Combat / Recon Expert Night Slash Cheetor {cheetah} Nocturnal Warrior Night Viper {cobra} Recon Specialist Optimus Primal {gorilla} Maximal Commander Primal Prime {electronic gorilla} Prime of Justice Quickstrike {wolf} Reconnaissance / Warrior Rattrap {rat} Intelligence / Surveillance Expert Rav {raven} Aerial Recon Silverbolt {condor} Tracker Skydive {pteranodon} Aerial Combat Specialist Snarl {lion} Strategic Specialist ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== Apelinq {transmetal gorilla} Function: Squadron Commander Group: Maximal " Download this! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 9 10 8 9 9.5 10 10 10 Formerly a head official in a leading Maximal research facility, Apelinq now uses his considerable skills and talent commanding a highly-trained, elite team of Cybertronian commandos. Specializing in computer xenoscience, Apelinq spearheaded much of the advances unifying conventional technologies with alien cybersystems. He has as much leadership experience in combat situations as he does in laboratory administration. Highly skilled in interfacing wetware interlinks with Cybertronian software, Apelinq utilizes the principles of computational transfer to download solid objects into reality. The limitations of this hybrid technology are not yet known. Preferred mode of travel is his "virtual digiboard". In robot mode, weilds dual impact maces, capable of shattering most vanadium-reinforced armor. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Beast Changer {Noble / Savage} Function: Warrior Group: Maximal " Science has yet to match the force of nature -- Allow me to demonstrate! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 9.9 8.7 8.9 9 7.5 7.9 8.7 9.2 Megatron's method for removing the organic elements in him is riddled with unknown side effects, the first of which is Beast Changer. A completely organic warrior born of the by-products of Megatron's organic elements, Beast Changer is his own breed. Extremely powerful with acute senses. In wolf mode, claws and teeth rip through synthetic alloys with a vengance. Capable of flight in beast mode, and scales offer more protection than any type of known Vehicon armor. Has genuine hatred for Megatron, but Maximals are still cautious and unsure of him due to his origin. Nightscream sympathizes with the self proclaimed 'outcast'. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Blackarachnia {black widow spider} Function: Saboteur Group: Maximal " It is a double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 5.5 9.3 7.2 6.8 5 7.6 6.1 8.5 Despite Predacon past, Blackarachnia detests Megatron and fights with the Maximals. The definitive femme fatale, she despises life's pleasantries, though sometimes can't help but feel an affinity towards certain Cybertronians. Her history of treachery and double-dealing make fellow Maximals distrustful. Spins metal-deteriorating webs that deflect energy pulses. Two stinger legs disrupt / overload any electronic system. Can ground herself with legs and use stingers to send electronic pulses through the ground towards enemies. Six eyes are hyper-sensitive to enemies and targets. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Buzzsaw {wasp} Function: Aerial Reconnaissance Group: Maximal " I float like a butterfly, but sting like a bee! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 5 6 8 8 7 4 5 9 Saved by Rattrap from the effects of the conversion-freezing virus, Buzzsaw is grateful to the Maximal cause. Impressive aerial abilities and tendency towards gossip make him an excellent reconnaissance scout -- likes to be the buzz about town. Multi-function stinger can pierce even the most impenetrable armor and functions as a highly sensitive receiver / transmitter. Slightly proud, often heard referring to himself as "the bee's knees" a statement none of his Maximal associates can discern. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Che {beast rider} Function: Interceptor Group: Maximal *** No quote available *** | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 5.7 1.4 9 6.8 2.4 7.3 4.9 6.5 Relentlessly hunted by Megatron and frustrated by Optimus Primal's beliefs, Cheetor swipes the blueprints of the Beast Riders technology and creates his own individualized transport. Encased in a unique Quintessian alloy recovered from the lower levels of Cybertron, Che is impervious to most artillery attacks. Razor-sharp battering rams slice through barriers while front-mounted galvaconductors emit 10,000-volt charges to neutralize any obstacle. When in pursuit mode and at full acceleration, Che can reach hypersonic speeds while maintaining incredible maneuverability. Only Cheetor can operate Che at its peak performance through the focus and balance of his spark energy interface, but allows his fellow Maximals to pilot it in his absence. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Cheetor {small cheetah} Function: Warrior Group: Maximal " Quick action equals quick victory! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 8 7 10 9 7 9 6 8 Formerly hot-headed and inexperienced, Cheetor is growing up fast on Cybertron; still remains Optimus Primal's strongest supporter in the techno-organic war against Megatron and his Vehicons. His beast mode offers cheetah-like speed, agility, and endurance. Sharp, powerful claws and jaws. Robot mode has enhanced, frictionless body surface that causes energy pulses to glide right off. Cheetor can accelerate particles around aerodynamic form to create a vacuum useful in knocking down opponents. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Cheetor {electronic cheetah} Function: Warrior Group: Maximal " Act with quickness and leave the enemy no time to think! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 8 8 10 9 9 9 6 8 Cheetor continues to mature rapidly. Remains Optimus Primal's strongest supporter, and one of the most formidable warriors against Megatron's Vehicons. Beast mode provides him with cheetah-like speed and agility, matched with amazing endurance and enhanced vision. In robot mode, becomes impossible target thanks to body surface that repels virtually all energy pulses without damage. Expertise with multi-function sword makes Vehicons keep their distance -- if they can. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Dillo {armadillo} Function : Forward Observer Group : Maximal deployer NO QUOTE AVAILABLE | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 4.6 3.7 4.5 4.8 3 4.5 7 5.8 Beneath his battle-hardened exterior resides a Maximal defender who's all talk and minimal do. His boastful attitude and swaggering tough guy style disguise a hero who, when the microchips are down, retreats in a click. As a former apprentice to an ancient Autobot tracker, Dillo was taught how to use the mace bollo. The only drawback is that he usually uses it when he's retreating. Nightscream has every intention of changing that. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Geckobot {lizard} Function : Aerial Combat Specialist Group : Maximal " I will blind you with my brilliance! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 8.7 9.8 9.2 9.3 6.8 8.4 8.7 8.9 One of the few Maximals capable of aerial operations, Geckobot is extremely swift and maneuverable when flying. Equipped with storage cell on back that powers a variety of energy pulse weapons. Wings and tail act as super-sensitive energy receptors, giving Geckobot a high level of endurance during long range reconnaissance or attack missions. Very intelligent and creative -- enjoys constructing 'garbage art' sculpture out of destroyed Vehicons. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Hammerstrike {hammerhead shark} Function : Tracker / Ocean Attack Group : Maximal " The ocean depths conceal all intentions. " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 9.5 5.5 8.2 9.8 6.1 9.6 7.5 5 Not known for his intelligence or cunning, Hammerstrike is the best there is at what he does -- destroy Vehicons. Of all the Maximals, Hammerstrike is the most battle hungry. Insatiable appetite for combat; devastating 'frenzy' assauly leaves few Vehicon survivors. Knows no fear, feels no pain and has an endurance second only to Cheetor. Calculating and fearless, Hammerstrike gives the Vehicons a good reason to stay out of the water. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Longhorn {bull} Function: Warrior Group: Maximal " If you're strong enough, there are no precedents. " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 9 8 4 9 5 5 7 7 Highly intelligent, Longhorn is a warrior philosopher. One of the most powerful Maximals, beleives that war is trying but necessary. A talented strategist as well as a front-line warrior. Well liked by his comrades for circumspect attitude and admired for tenacity in battle. Often shouts his slogan, "When I see Vehicons, I see red... and when I see red, things get ugly!" before charging fearlessly into battle. Generates paralyzing thunderclaps by stomping on the ground. Reinforced skull and horns release concentrated lightning bolts. Despite serious demeanor Longhorn takes great joy in battle, especially when goring Vehicons. Considers himself a vegetarian. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Mol {mole} Function : Demolitions Group : Maximal deployer NO QUOTE AVAILABLE | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 6 3 2.4 4 2.7 8.5 5 6.4 Determined... deliberate... and often depressed, this subterranean demolitions expert can bore his way into areas where no other ally would dare to tread. Recently reformatted following eons of deactivation at the hands of the Decepticons, this always dutiful Mol is usually called to search for organic life or to plant sophisticated silicon-encased explosives near Vehicon emplacements. When in bore mode, he can fire his metal tearing, serrated circular blade at attacking Vehicons with circuit-slicing accuracy. He projects a negative attitude that makes his fellow Maximals a bit uneasy. Not exactly 'the life of the party', but reliable to a fault. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Nightscream {bat} Function: Aerial Combat / Recon Expert Group: Maximal " Let's get ready to make some noise! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 7.6 9.9 9.7 7.6 6 6.9 8.9 9 As the first known survivor of Megatron's conversion-freezing virus, Nightscream has brought a new optimism to the Maximal cause. He's living proof of the organic history of Cybertron. In beast mode, boast's unmatched speed and aerial maneuverability. Sonic pulses can blast through all alloys. Razor-sharp claws pierce through solid metal with ease. Robot mode gives him even more speed and maneuverability. Can drain enemy's energy and power himself with it. Also creates audio illusions which distract and confuse Vehicons, making them vulnerable to attack. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Night Slash Cheetor {cheetah} Function : Nocturnal Warrior Group : Maximal " What can't be seen cannot be defeated! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 9 8 9.9 7.5 7 9 8 8 Night Slash Cheetor's prowess in battle grows as rapidly as he moves over the surface of Cybertron. Boasts incredible speed and maneuverability. When used with highly advanced stealth armor, he's virtually invisible to every known Vehicon radar or tracking system. Hits before Vehicons even know it. Will eliminate entire battalion of drones single-handedly. New armor includes vicious dual blade sword attack that makes all Vehicons keep their distance in battle. His abilities have negative psychological effect on Vehicon generals, whose drones seem to be useless in combat. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Night Viper {cobra} Function: Recon Specialist Group: Maximal " I'm very good at what I do -- maybe too good! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 6.3 8.5 9 7.6 6 9 7.5 8.8 Night Viper is the stealthiest Maximal. His tail acts as a repulsor rocket, providing supersonic speed. Internal radar scramblers allow him to move virtually unseen in both robot and beast mode. His robot mode features frictionless surace, increasing his speed and making him an extremely hard target. Armor alloys deflect most energy pulses. Recycles enemy fire into plasma venom blasts that short circuit Vehicon's circuitry. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Optimus Primal {gorilla} Function: Maximal Commander Group: Maximal " Organic life is often hidden, sometimes overcome, but seldom extinguished! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 10+ 10+ 10+ 10+ 10 10+ 10+ 10+ Optimus Primal, the stalwart commander of the Maximals developed his trademark valor and heroism during his role in the Beast Wars. Since returning to Cybertron, Optimus Primal takes on the new role, training his Maximals the methods of conversion -- an art practically lost after the evil Megatron's virus wreaked havoc on Cybertron. In robot mode he weilds deflector arms which store energy and then regenerate as energy shurikins. Jump jets on back allow for short-range flight. Has limited insight into past and future. Can see and activate conversion potential in others. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Primal Prime {electronic gorilla} Function: Prime of Justice Group: Maximal " Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 9.6 9.9 9.1 9.5 9 9.9 9.9 9 Forged from the remnants of a control suit used to manipulate Optimal Optimus during the Beast Wars, Primal Prime is a hybrid of Maximal and Autobot spark-replication technology. Undeniably noble and instilled with a patchwork of convictions from leaders past, he inspires Transformers throughout the galaxy with tales of Cybertron's glorious history. Deflector shields and laser guided incendiary missiles are accesable in each of his four modes: techno-organic beast Cybertron air guardian jet, armored convoy, and heroic robot. The inability to comprehend his own origin is a source of a chronic processing glitch in his laser core and his only weakness. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Quickstrike {wolf} Function: Reconnaissance / Warrior Group : Maximal " Robots with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest. " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 7 9 8 8 7 6 5 10 Quickstrike operates best alone. Silent and reclusive. Very intelligent. Extremely dedicated to Maximal cause, though not entirely trusted by fellow warriors. Will only work with Blackarachnia, though there's no love lost between them. A true expert at hunting his prey. Impossible to surprise. Can virtually escape Vehicon detection -- emits an electromagnetic emission shield and walks soundlessly. Disappears in subdued light or shadow. Best weapon is enemies' anxiety, but sonic howl can blow Vehicon auditory circuits. Loves music. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Rattrap {rat} Function : Intelligence / Surveillance Expert Group : Maximal " My mind is my ultimate weapon! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 5 9.9 8.7 7.6 7 6.9 4.8 9 Wisecracking Rattrap always has something snide to say, and is known as a chronic complainer. Recon and surveillance expert. Fits into the tightest of places. Although weaponless in beast mode, his tail is a major asset -- tactile capabilities grab objects and act as an electro-whip weapon. In robot mode, tail serves multiple tasks -- can tap into computer systems, break codes, and pick locks. His resourcefulness and intelligence are major assets to the Maximal cause. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Rav {raven} Function : Aerial Recon Group : Maximal deployer NO QUOTE AVAILABLE | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 3.2 5 7.4 2.3 2.3 8.5 6.7 7.8 A crafty and agile winged warrior who keeps to himself. When in battle, the small airborne spy packs a big-time punch! He converts into an energon crossbow, whose power was given to him by an ancient female Autobot resistance leader for courage in battle. Rav can 'fry' the main circuitry of an enemy's data bank with a blast of arrows while in energon crossbow mode. When he's not scouring Cybertron for Vehicons, Rav enjoys 'talking' with Nightscream via a complex series of musical tones. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Silverbolt {condor} Function : Tracker Group : Maximal " After the darkness I take wing again! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 8 9.5 8.9 8.3 7.5 8.2 7.7 8 Formerly a warrior with the Maximals, Silverbolt became the victim of the worst kind of crime. His spark stolen and reprogrammed by Megatron, Silverbolt was remade into the evil Vehicon aerial general, Jetstorm. With no memory of his Maximal past, it took Blackarachnia to finally bring him back to his former Maximal self. Reformatted into a technorganic condor, his wings create violent turbulence that topples Vehicons. In robot mode, eyes can fire static pulse lasers that paralyze Vehicons instantly. Silverbolt struggles to shake his Vehicon past and rediscover his noble Maximal ways. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Skydive {pteranodon} Function: Aerial Combat Specialist Group: Maximal " When in the skies, I am the terror which Vehicons despise! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 6.4 7.7 9.9 9.7 6.4 9 6.8 9.5 To the Vehicons, Skydive is the true menace of the skies above Cybertron. Speed and maneuverability are unmatched within the Maximal ranks; makes him an impossible target. Reinforced, specialized alloys offer maximum protection if any Vehicons manage to get a lock. Wings act as energy receptors, supplying incredible endurance -- always outlasts opponents. Despite stoic personality, Skydive takes great pleasure in "buzzing" secret Maximal outposts. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Snarl {lion} Function: Strategic Specialist Group: Maximal " They won't even see it coming! " | Stren. | Intel. | Speed | Endur. | Rank | Cour. | Firep. | Skill | 8.2 9.2 9 8.7 7.2 9.7 7.6 8.9 As a strategic genius, Snarl is a critical component of the Maximal command. Has the uncanny ability to sense his opponent's weaknesses and exploit them to Maximal advantage. Considers Vehicons a substandard challenge to his abilities -- desires a match of tactics and cunning against Megatron where the victor wins the war over Cybertron. Has an ambush style of attack that rarely leaves his enemies the option of survival. ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====