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GENERATION ONE In the original Transformers Series , Slugslinger is a Decepticon Targetmaster who transforms into a dual-cockpit jet. Slugslinger’s personality is described as that of a swaggering braggart who will challenge anyone to a duel, but would rather shoot them in the back. It’s said that when his ammo runs out, so does his courage. His Targetmaster partner is the Nebulan Caliburst, who transforms into an automatic machine gun. Slugslinger's function is Air Defense. His motto is "''The only way to survive a duel with me is to not show up.''" Television Series Slugslinger appeared in the three episode series Rebirth. was voiced by Peter Cullen . Marvel Comics Slugslinger first appeared in Marvel Comics Transformers: Headmasters limited series. PROFILE Despite all his claims to the contrary, this brawling, swaggering braggart would rather shoot someone in the back than face him in a duel. His courage runs out when his ammunition does. Those who know the true Slugslinger understand that beneath his battle-worn armor-plated exterior lies a cowardly tangle of twitching circuits. To deflect these opinions, he goes out of his way to show off his bravado- as long as he isn't in any danger. He also recalls, with tedious regularity, exploits from his past that illustrate his unsurpassed courage and awesome accomplishments. But these remembrances derive more from his imagination than fact. If the Decepticons didn't find Slugslinger's pomposity so amusing, they probably would have scrapped him a long time ago. Slugslinger's partner is Caliburst, a one-time star actor on the planet Nebulos. Known more for being a ham than being good, Caliburst sought a stage where his theatrical skills would be better appreciated… and rewarded. He found it when he met the Decepticons, who offered him a significant quantity of money to join them. Bio-engineered to be Slugslinger's weapon, Caliburst's cool demeanor strikes fear into most opponents. Little do they know that he is even more scared than they are. But, being the trained actor that he is, he doesn't allow his true feelings to enter into his performance. ABILITIES Slugslinger transforms into a bi-jet, which has a double cockpit. Either one is capable of controlling the craft. In this mode, he is fitted with two turbo-jets and two solid-fuel afterburners. When the afterburners kick in, he can achieve a maximum speed of 2,400 mph which allows him to achieve sub-orbital altitudes. His range is 3,800 miles. Caliburst transforms into an automatic machine gun, which shoots 1,200 rounds of armor-piercing shells per minute. In either of his modes, Slugslinger can wield weapon-mode Caliburst. WEAKNESSES Caliburst often jams while transforming to or from weapon-mode. He gets locked in a position that leaves him useless as a weapon or a person. After flying to his maximum altitude, Slugslinger often re-enters the lower atmosphere too quickly, and begins burning up as a result. Dreamwave Comics Slugslinger and Caliburst got a one page biography in the Dreamwave comics Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye series. Slugslinger appeared in the third volume of Dreamwave Comics Transformers: War Within series, but this was before he became a Targetmaster. He was a member of Starscream 's Predacons. In the ''Transformers: Energon'' series, Slugslinger is also a Decepticon who transforms into a dual-cockpit jet, although his robot mode bears little resemblance to the that of the original. His motto is "''I rule the skies.''" Slugslinger is a crude and vile Decepticon. His ariel speed and battle tactics are the two reasons that Megatron keeps him around. He takes just as much pleasure in starting trouble between his own teammates as he does fighting Autobots. In robot mode, this troublemaker possesses an impressive weapons arsenal. Many Autobots try to avoid a direct gun fight with him. In vehicle mode, Slugslinger's speed and endurance in the air are second only to Megatron. This character did not appear in the cartoon series, but did appear in Dreamwave Comics Transformers: Energon series. Although neither Slugslinger appeared in the Transformers: Universe series, a remold of Energon Slugslinger, done as a homage to Generation One Autobot Devcon , was planned. The toy was to be a Botcon exclusive collectable, but was never developed past concept drawings. |
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