*Decepticons ---------------------------------------------------------- [08/22/00] THE MACHINE WARS TECH-SPEC LISTING [08/22/00] ---------------------------------------------------------- *** Notes: [02/04/1998] Final revsion of actual specs. ------------------------------------------------------ * Reading the spec list: It's pretty straight forward, but in case you get confused this should spell things out for you. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- =========== DECEPTICONS =========== Megaplex -=- Warrior / Clone Megatron -=- Commander Skywarp -=- Warrior Soundwave -=- Communications Starscream -=- Pursuit and Capture Thundercracker -=- Rebel Warrior -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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! ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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." ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- 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. ======= ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ======= *** For corrections / additions to the Machine Wars Tech-Spec listing, type it up and send it to: "Hex" http://w3.one.net/~hex/ You will (obviously) be given credit for your work. This file is considered freeware and is encouraged to be placed up for public downloading/FTP/etc.