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The Aerialbots (called Airbots in Japan and Aérobots in France) are a group of five Autobots that transform into airplanes and combine to form the giant robot Superion. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Autobot, a faction of Sentient Robots from the planet Cybertron are the main Protagonists in the fictional universe of the Transformers, Overview Fixed-wing aircraft range from small training and recreational aircraft to Wide-body aircraft and military cargo aircraft. Superion is the name given to three different characters in the Transformers universe. They were introduced into the Transformers toyline in 1985 and sold as a Superion gift set, and then sold separately in 1986 in most department stores (e. The Transformers is a line of toys produced by the toy companies Takara and Hasbro. g. , Toys R' Us, Sears, Kay-Bee Toys). Their archenemies are the Decepticon car team the Stunticons. The Stunticons are a group of Decepticons feared for their psychotic behavior that have the capability to do death-defying vehicular stunts and wreak havoc on the streets

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Transformers: Generation One

Aerialbot members

The five Aerialbots are:

Animated series

They were created on Cybertron around the same time as the Stunticons as a countermeasure to the new Decepticon car team after the mainly land-based Autobots proved woefully inadequate as a counter. Cybertron is the fictional home planet of the Transformers. In the Japanese series the planet is also referred to as "Cybertron" (first shown on Japanese Galaxy The Stunticons are a group of Decepticons feared for their psychotic behavior that have the capability to do death-defying vehicular stunts and wreak havoc on the streets Their first appearance came in the two-parter Key to Vector Sigma, pts: 1 & 2. They were created to combat the Stunticons, after the latter had run rampant over the Autobot cars. To do this, Optimus Prime journeyed to Cybertron, with his troops rebuilding old planes and shuttles into the Aerialbots. This refers to the original character For other uses see Optimus Prime (disambiguation Optimus Prime (known as Convoy in Japan Alpha Trion sacrificed himself, merging with Vector Sigma itself to give them life. Alpha Trion is a Fictional character in the Transformers animated series In the Fictional universe of the first Transformers animated series Vector Sigma is the "mega-computer" that gives sentience ("Sparks" On Earth, while the Aerialbots quickly proved themselves competent warriors, they also became overconfident and arrogant, with leader Silverbolt failing to keep them in line due to his fear of heights. After a heated discussion over whether they should stay with the Autobots, they battled the Stunticons as they tried to use the key to Vector Sigma that could turn organic matter into metal. The two teams battled as Superion and Menasor. Menasor was the name to three fictional characters in the Transformers universes. The Decepticon combiner gained the upper hand, but was eventually defeated when Omega Supreme intervened. Omega Supreme is the name of several Fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. Silverbolt conquered his fear of heights to keep Megatron from escaping with the Key

The Aerialbots and Stunticons squared-off again, later in the episode Cosmic Rust, where Superion defeated Menasor in a Combiner v. Megatron s. Combiner rivalry. Later on, in the episode War Dawn, they were sent back in time 9 million years ago by the Decepticons in an attempt to lose the Aerialbots forever in the dawn of time. Thankfully, Optimus managed to halt their displacement to the Golden age of Cybertron. At first, they question the motives of the early Autobots. But after a series of events, and seeing Megatron's cruelty in the past, they witnessed death of a young Autobot named Orion Pax, who was rebuilt by Alpha Trion as their leader, Optimus Prime. Orion Pax is a Fictional character from the Transformers universe. This refers to the original character For other uses see Optimus Prime (disambiguation Optimus Prime (known as Convoy in Japan They become convinced, and finally accept the ways of the Autobots. A subsequent appearance saw them battling the Combaticons, and later their combined form of Bruticus, in the Middle East. The Combaticons (known as the Combatrons in Japan are a group of Decepticon militaty vehicles in the assorted Fictional universes of the

Although the Aerialbots did not appear in The Transformers: The Movie, they continued to put in regular appearances in the third season (unlike many of the season 1-2 cast, who were either killed in the Movie or phased out). The Transformers The Movie is a 1986 animated feature film based on the animated series of the same name. In "Five Faces of Darkness", they arrived in a shuttle to save Rodimus Prime and his group from the destruction of the planet Quintessa. Rodimus Prime is a Fictional character from the Transformers universe. Quintessons are fictional aliens from the Transformers universe They later went time-travelling once again, when they discovered a Quintesson time machine, and a young Autobot named A-3. Due to time distortions, Superion ended up battling alongside a second Superion, routing the Quintessons. It was then the truth was revealed - A-3 was a young Alpha Trion, and they had just won the first battle in the Transformer rebellion against their masters. Alpha Trion is a Fictional character in the Transformers animated series

Skydive and Slingshot
Skydive and Slingshot

The Aerialbots had many other adventures, returning to the Middle East alongside Prime to investigate the schemes of Octane and Trypticon, thwarting a Quintesson attempt to drive the Transformers into a blood rage using a special transmitter, and going on a solo attack against Trypticon. Octane is the name of a Fictional character in the various Transformers universes. Trypticon is a Fictional character in the Transformers toyline They were among the first infected by the Hate Plague when a trap was sent for them and Ultra Magnus when they attempted to retrieve the body of Optimus Prime. Ultra Magnus is the name of several Fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. This refers to the original character For other uses see Optimus Prime (disambiguation Optimus Prime (known as Convoy in Japan As a maddened Superion, they engaged the Protectobots in a running battle, with the latter desperately trying not to get infected. However, when merged as Defensor and trying to evacuate a bridge of human civilians, Superion managed to infect them. A small group of Autobots attempted to curtail Superion's rampage, including Blurr, Bumblebee, Kup, Wheelie, and Steeljaw, but were quickly defeated by him, needing extensive repairs before any of them were operational again. Blurr is the name given to five different Fictional characters in the Transformers universes. A bumblebee (or bumble bee) is any member of the Bee Genus Bombus, in the family Apidae; there are over 250 known species primarily Kup is the name of a Fictional character in the Transformers universe. In Vehicle Acrobatics, a wheelie is a trick where the front wheel or wheels come off the ground due to an excessive amount of torque being powered to the rear wheel Steeljaw is a character from the Transformers toy line and television series. Luckily, when the resurrected Optimus Prime released the power of the Matrix, the Aerialbots were cured along with everyone else

The Aerialbots were among those who reappeared in season 4, in the three part episode "The Rebirth". The Matrix of Leadership or Creation Matrix in the fictional Transformers universes is the Autobot talisman of legend passed down from When the Decepticons once again invaded Cybertron, the Aerialbots were among those who tried to stop them, the Aerialbots fired upon the Decepticons upon their arrival on Cybertron, but unfortunately Galvatron ordered his newest "one robot army" SixShot to take them out. He did so, using each of his alternate modes to defeat the entire team with ease. The Decepticons then later on after the Combaticons had made sure they were defeated, under Galvatron's orders scavenged their parts to construct a super engine to move the planet Cybertron. It is unknown if they survived or not, though one does appear jumping up and down with Bumblebee indicating that they might have survived.

Transformers: Headmasters

In the Japanese series Transformers: Headmasters, that replaced "The Rebirth" the Aerialbots appeared several times, more often combined into Superion and with Bruticus as opponent.

Marvel Comics

The Aerialbots also appeared in the accompanying Transformers comic by Marvel, although they had a lesser role. They originally appeared in the UK Marvel Transformers comics in a very odd way - as part of a dream sequence. In previous stories, Optimus Prime had transferred part of the Matrix to Buster Witwicky. This refers to the original character For other uses see Optimus Prime (disambiguation Optimus Prime (known as Convoy in Japan The Matrix of Leadership or Creation Matrix in the fictional Transformers universes is the Autobot talisman of legend passed down from The Witwicky family members are fictional characters from the original " Generation One " Transformers universes, and are the closest human allies of the During a mission, Soundwave detected this and used one of Bombshell's cerebro-shells to tap into his mind. Soundwave is the name of several Fictional characters from the ''Transformers'' universes. Insecticons is the name given to a sub-group of Fictional characters in the Transformers Universes, referred to as Insectrons in the Japanese version Buster's vision showed the future of the Transformer race - the combiners. The Aerialbots and Protectobots battled the Stunticons and Combaticons in their various combined modes with Shockwave and Prime looking on. Shockwave is the name of several Fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. This set the wheels in motion for more combiner teams on both sides.

They appeared in the main continuity in US issue #21, having been created by the power of the Matrix to replenish the recent Autobot losses on Earth. However, when the Insecticons attacked a dam, the Aerialbots were dispatched to investigate, despite the fact that Wheeljack had only completed Silverbolt's mind. Insecticons is the name given to a sub-group of Fictional characters in the Transformers Universes, referred to as Insectrons in the Japanese version Wheeljack is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. They ended up battling Dirge, Thrust and Ramjet. Dirge is the name of several different Fictional characters from the Transformers series. Thrust is the name of several Fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. Ramjet is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. While they emerged victorious after merging into Superion, Silverbolt forcibly disassembled them when they threatened a human under Megatron's control.

When Skids was threatened by the newly created Stunticons, the Aerialbots arrived to save him, and the two teams battled in their combined modes. Skids is the name used for four characters in the Transformers Universes. The Stunticons are a group of Decepticons feared for their psychotic behavior that have the capability to do death-defying vehicular stunts and wreak havoc on the streets However, when the mentally unstable Transformer hating Circuit Breaker arrived, the Stunticons made it appear as if they were protecting Skids. Circuit Breaker is a Fictional Comic book character in the 1980's Marvel Comics Transformers series Circuit Breaker attacked and disabled Superion, allowing Menasor to easily defeat him.

They were then captured by Circuit Breaker and her Rapid Anti-Robot Attack Team, taken to her lab and then dissected After capturing the Aerialbots she encountered a new problem - the Decepticon Battlechargers Runabout and Runamuck were causing mayhem across America. Circuit Breaker is a Fictional Comic book character in the 1980's Marvel Comics Transformers series "Deceptacon" redirects here but is also the name of a song by the group Le Tigre. Runabout is the name of two fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Runamuck is the name of two fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Using the parts from all the captured Autobots she created a giant Autobot with herself in control, striking a deal with them that if they would co-operate she would let them go. Circuit Breaker then used them to battle the two Decepticons, who were attacking the Statue of Liberty. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented After defeating the Decepticons with Circuit Breaker the Autobots were released.

The Aerialbots' appearances declined after this, as more new characters were introduced. They were amongst those who battled the Underbase powered Starscream, and were deactivated by his power. The Underbase was a Fictional object in the Marvel Transformers comics Starscream They were later resurrected by Grimlock using Nucleon, and fought against Unicron, but were all killed again in Bludgeon's ambush, only to be resurrected once more by Optimus Prime and the Last Autobot. Grimlock is the name of several fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Nucleon is a power source in the Fictional Transformers universe. Unicron is a Fictional character from the ''Transformers'' universe and toyline. Bludgeon is the name of several Fictional characters in the Transformers universes. The Last Autobot is a character in the fictional Transformers Universe, introduced at the tail end of the Generation 1 Marvel comic series Thy reappeared in the Transformers: Generation 2 comic, battling Jhiaxus' Gen 2 Decepticons in the air above the planet Ethos. "Generation 2" redirects here See Generation2 for the sword replica manufacturer Jhiaxus (pronounced gee-axe-us is the name of several Fictional characters in the Transformers universes. Seemingly outnumbered and outgunned, they were saved when Skywarp and Thundercracker led a Decepticon aerial armada into the fray to bail them out - something they found humiliating in itself. Skywarp is the name of several Fictional characters in the Transformers toy line. Thundercracker is the name given to multiple Fictional characters in the Transformers universes. They were again in action when Jhiaxus discovered their secret base. In the final battle against the Swarm, Slingshot was one of those consumed, dying alongside Slag. The Swarm is a creature in the Fictional world of the Transformers Generation 2 comic by Marvel Comics. Slag is the name of a Fictional character in Transformers toy line. It is unknown if the other Aerialbots survived.

Dreamwave Productions

The Aerialbots had a very different origin in Dreamwave comics, being a group of Autobot jets from Cybertron. In the backstory established in Transformers: the Ultimate Guide, by Simon Furman, they were part of an experiment to duplicate the combined form of Devastator. Simon Christopher Francis Furman is a Comic book writer particularly associated with of a number of notable Transformers comics for Marvel UK, The Constructicons (known as Buildrons in Japan) are a group of fictional characters from the Transformers universe Later they came to Earth, refomatted into Earth-style forms.

Upon the awakening of Optimus Prime in Dreamwave's first Generation One mini-series, the Aerialbots were among the Autobots summoned by Optimus to rescue the remaining Autobots, who had been turned into mind-controlled weapons of mass destruction by a human arms dealer. During a subsequent battle with the Decepticons in San Francisco, the Aerialbots, merged as Superion, battled Devastator, but lost when the Decepticon Seekers, hit their weak points, forcing them to separate. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Seekers is a fan-created term in the Transformers universe for the Decepticon warriors with jet transformations They then sacrificed themselves to stop an incoming nuclear missile, launched by rogue elements in the U. S. military to eradicate both factions of Cybertronians in one fell swoop.

Later, it was revealed that parts of Superion, including his head, were recovered by the faction of the U. S. government that also recovered Devastator and Scourge, hinting that they were possibly trying to rebuild him. Scourge is the name of four fictional characters from the Transformers universes.

Transformers/G. I Joe

The Aerialbots also made an appearance in Dreamwave's alternate reality G. I Joe/Transformers series, where they were reconfigured as World War 2 fighter planes. Superion was used as the spearhead of the combined Autobot/G. I Joe attack on the Cobra Terrordrome, but was gunned down by Shockwave's artillery cannon mode. Shockwave is the name of several Fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.

Devil's Due Publishing

Although the Aerialbots have yet to appear in Devil's Due Publishing's series of G. Devil's Due Publishing (often abbreviated as DDP) is one of the ten largest comic book publishers in the United States I Joe vs the Transformers crossovers, they were mentioned in the third seres, as Optimus Prime called on them as back up to stop the Decepticon attack on Capital City - before he was interrupted by Menasor. Menasor was the name to three fictional characters in the Transformers universes.

Toys

The Aerialbots were re-released in new colors for Generation 2. Additionally Air Raid was the name given to a new Autobot Cyber-Jet toy later in the line, seemingly the same character as the Aerialbot.

Transformers: Energon

A group of five Autobot combiner jets formed a giant robot called Superion Maximus. Transformers Energon, known in Japan as, is the 2004-2005 Transformers toyline, animated series and comic book series another co-production Although they had different names in the US, their Japanese names were the same as the Generation One Aerialbots. Here, only the combined mode was shown to have any intelligence.

Animated series

Originally Superion Maximus was one of the Guardians of the Super Energon at Cybertron's core, alongside Constructicon Maximus and Bruticus Maximus. In the Fictional universe of the Transformers, Energon (pronounced EN-ur-jon like " Energy " is the primary source of power for Transformers The Constructicons (known as Buildrons in Japan) are a group of fictional characters from the Transformers universe The Combaticons (known as the Combatrons in Japan are a group of Decepticon militaty vehicles in the assorted Fictional universes of the However, they were then awoken by Galvatron. Galvatron is the name of several fictional Transformers most often the recreated version of Megatron, the Decepticon Supreme Commander While Superion refused to join him, Bruticus and Constructicon did, and he could only watch helplessly as they destroyed the one dormant combiner Guardian - his brother. Superion Maximus then joined the Autobots to battle Galvatron's forces. His end came in battle with Bruticus Maximus and Constructicon Maximus. Although he killed Constructicon Maximus, he was at the mercy of Bruticus - until the ghost of his dead brother appeared and distracted Bruticus. Superion Maximus then assumed the blown off limbs of Constructicon Maximus, and killed Bruticus Maximus.

Transformers: Universe

Characters named Air Raid, Fireflight, Skydive and Silverbolt all appeared as Autobots in the Transformers: Universe series, but no direct connection is made between them and the original Autobots bearing those names. Transformers Universe is a line of toys consisting of repainted re-releases from various Transformers toy lines Although Silverbolt is established to be the Silverbolt from Beast Wars and Beast Machines, the others received no biography and may or may not be the same characters. Air Raid in particular is a recolor of his Generation 2 Cyberjet mold, so he may be the same character.

A recolor of the Japanese exclusive Sixwing was released in Transformers: Universe, whose new name is Superion. Many of his component Micromaster Autobots are named after the Aerialbots, except for Slingshot. In addition two other Micromasters are named Storm Jet and Ro-Tor.

The Transformers: Energon toy of Storm Jet, Windrazor and Terradive were repackaged in Transformers: Universe packaging, but no changes were made to the toys. They have not appeared in any Transformers: Universe fiction.

Transformers Classics

Transformers Classics contains a repaint of Cybertron Legends Jetfire painted red and named Fireflight. According to Hasbro sources at Botcon 2006 this toy was originally intended to be called Powerglide, but they can't get a trademark on that name. Powerglide is the name of a Fictional character from the various Transformers universes.

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