Terranotron

"Terranotron" is the name of two fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.

Beast Machines

Transformers character
name =Terranotron


caption =Dinobot Terranotron from "Beast Machines"
affiliation =Maximal
subgroup =Dinobots
rank =8
function =Aerial Combat Specialist
partner =
motto ="The future of Cybertron resides in the skies."
alternatemodes =Technorganic Pteradactyl
series =Beast Machines
voiceby =Terranotron thinks very highly of himself, but he backs up his boasts when he's in battle. Loves it when the odds are against him. Takes on multiple squadrons of jet drones by himself, then follows it by plasma-bombing divisions of tank drones on the ground. Exterior Alloy coating makes him invisible to enemy detection. Convinced that aerial strategy is the key to defeating the Vehicons, and argues the point constantly with ground-based Maximals. The friction fades when they enter battle, though - he may be a hotshot, but he's always a team fighter in combat.

Terranotron was one of three Dinobots to follow the original five unit group of Dinobots. Although the Dinobots' intro states that the Dinobots received their beast modes through the slicing of Dinobot's DNA, it is likely that the Oracle also used the fossil chamber (seen in the "Beast Machine" series) to utilize Pteranodon DNA.

Terranotron is a homage to the original Dinobot Swoop in his pteradactyl form

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Although the Dinobots' intro states that the Dinobots received their beast modes through the slicing of Dinobot's DNA, it is likely that the Oracle also used the fossil chamber (seen in the "Beast Machine" series) to utilize archaeopteryx DNA.

Transformers: Universe - Wreckers #1 contains a story called "Departure". The Wreckers, Mutants and Dinobots arrive on Cybertron and are sent on missions by the Oracle.

Transformers: Universe - Wreckers #2 contains a story called "Betrayal". After arriving on a planet the Dinobots are attacked by the Dweller and his energon zombie horde.

Transformers: Universe - Wreckers #3 contains a story called "Disclosure". Dinobots Terranotron, T-Wrecks, Triceradon and Dinotron join Devcon, who is hunting Cryotek.

According to the script for the unreleased issue #4 of "Transformers: Universe - The Wreckers" Devcon and the Dinobots returned to Cybertron where they helped repel the an invasion by the Quintessons.

Toys

*Beast Machines Terranotron:The Terranotron toy was part of the Dinobots faction of "Beast Machines" which featured no new molds but did release molds previously unseen in America. He was a recolor of "Beast Wars" transmetal Terrorsaur. [http://www.bwtf.com/bm/toys/reviews/dinobots/terranotron/] [ [http://www.unicron.us/tf2001/toypics/terranotron.htm Deluxe Beast Machines Dinobot: Terranotron ] ]

Dinobots

Early releases of Dinobots Swoop were named Terranotron, seemingly until Hasbro was able to trademark Swoop.

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