CatSCAN

CatSCAN is the name of a fictional character from the toy and story line.

Transformers: Universe

Transformers character
name =CatSCAN


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affiliation =Autobot
subgroup =Deluxe Beasts
rank =5
function =Medic
partner =
motto =
alternatemodes =Robotic cheetah
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japanvoice =CatSCAN is an Autobot Medic who turns into a robotic cat. CatSCAN was originally going to be called "Lifeline", a name that was preferred by Wreckers co-writer Rob Gerbracht. A remnant of this exists on the final packaging, which states that "the Lifeline Cybernetic Diagnostic Module has been activated."

3H Enterprises

Shortly after the Wreckers under Primal Prime escaped Megatron's Vehicon regime on Cybertron, Predacon member Fractyl and several others were injured in a battle with an intruder: the Autobot bounty hunter Devcon. Fractyl was the most seriously injured, and was taken to the medical bay of the Autobot shuttle the Wreckers were using as a headquarters. Unfortunately, the antiquated medical systems had no way of treating Fractyl's injuries, and the Wreckers had no medic among them.

Apelinq, a Maximal computer genius, came up with the solution. Uploading the technical specifications of a fallen comrade of his and adding a medical database, he used his state-of-the-art data to matter technology to create CatSCAN. There was just one problem-CatSCAN couldn't be returned to data form after he'd completed his task. Worse, the Wreckers found themselves dealing with a new companion who had the pacifism stereotypical of his profession and with the intelligence level of a newly activated Cybertronian.

Despite these flaws, CatSCAN proved an invaluable member of the team, helping them to locate long lost Autobot scientists Glyph and Tap-Out. Given the story's cancellation, it is unknown what other developments might have taken place involving him.

Toys

*Transformers: Universe CatSCAN:CatSCAN was a BotCon exclusive repaint of Beast Machines Cheetor. Features glow-in-the-dark plastic. Although no Maximal or Autobot symbol appears on the figure the box features an Autobot logo on the front, so most people consider CatSCAN an Autobot. [http://www.bwtf.com/ex/toys/catscan/]

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