Laser cannon
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SomeTransformers—most notably theDecepticonLaserbeak—are specifically armed withlaser cannons,although this can also be a generic term for any large rangedlaserweapon.
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MarvelThe Transformerscomics
Laserbeak was armed with two independently targetable laser cannons, empowered byruby crystals,that could fly on their own.Laserbeak'sUniverseprofileTheAutobotSeaspraywas equipped with underwater and surface-to-air laser cannons in hovercraft mode, and inrobot modehe could fire the laser cannons through his hands.Seaspray'sUniverseprofileOmega Supreme's tank mode was armed with a laser cannon, which in robot mode was mounted on his head.Omega Supreme'sUniverseprofileHeadstrongwas said to be more vulnerable to his own neuroses than laser cannon fire.Headstrong'sUniverseprofileIn battle station mode,Trypticonhad a flashing laser cannon.Trypticon'sUniverseprofileSureshotonce owned a twin laser cannon that formed the basis for theNebulanSpoilsport's bio-engineeredTargetmastermode.Sureshot'sUniverseprofileSnapdragonhad four independently targetable laser cannons mounted on his tailwings in jet mode.Snapdragon'sUniverseprofileIn both modes,Windsweepercould utilise two powerful, lock-target, long-range laser cannons.Windsweeper'sUniverseprofile
During the Decepticons' initial attack on theHarrison Nuclear Power Plant,Laserbeak fired his laser cannons with uncanny precision.Power Play!When the Decepticons attempted to take theArkby force, Laserbeak tore open the ship's hull with a "force beam", most likely from his laser cannons.Raiders of the Last ArkLater, during the battle forStansham Castle,all that could be heard was "the scream of laser cannon and the howl ofrockets".Man of Iron
WhenMegatronagainled his troops to seize the apparently vulnerable Ark he didn't count onOmega Supreme,who took outSkywarpwith one shot from his laser cannon in tank mode. Transforming to robot mode to meet the rest of the Decepticons in battle, he blewBuzzsawto smithereens with his now head-mounted laser cannon but only grazed one of Laserbeak's wings, and the avian Decepticon was able to retreat along with the defeated Megatron.Command Performances!
DreamwaveGeneration Onecontinuity
In vehicle modeBarragewas armed with a front-mounted rapid-fire laser cannon.Barrage'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileIn both modes,Crankcasewas armed with two high-impact laser cannons and adistortion modulator.Crankcase'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileFrenzycarried two handheld laser cannons that he could also mount on his back for aerial attacks.Frenzy'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileTheBattlefield Headquarterscould separate into two space fighters, each armed with laser cannons.Full-Barrel'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileOverflow'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileAccording toSwindle,Gutcruncher'sStratotronic Jetwas armed with laser cannons, among other weapons.Gutcruncher'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileHoseheadcould deploy side-mounted laser cannons in vehicle mode.Hosehead'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileLaserbeak was armed with two independently-tartgeting ruby crystal-pwered laser cannons.Laserbeak'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileIn vehicle mode,Overdrivedeployed a hood-mounted dual laser cannon that he could also use in robot mode.Overdrive'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileWhenPhaserandBlast Masterwere combined into space shuttle mode, a forward-mounted multiple frequency laser cannon provided its armament.Phaser'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileIn both modes,Skullgrinwielded two "slagmaker"laser cannons that could be combined to form a double-barreled cannon.Skullgrin'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileSpoilsport transformed into a double-barreled laser cannon that Sureshot could use in either mode.Sureshot'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileThunderwing's inner robot transformed into a space shuttle armed with a laser cannon, which he could also use in robot mode.Thunderwing'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileTopspinhad two wing-mounted laser cannons, usable in both modes.Topsin'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileTrypticon's battle station mode was armed with a full range of weapons, including a powerful main laser cannon.Trypticon'sMore than Meets the EyeprofileIn both modes, Windsweeper was armed with quick-release laser cannons that could lock on a target in seconds.Windsweeper'sMore than Meets the Eyeprofile
Toys
The Transformers
- Laserbeakwas first made available inHasbromarkets in a two-pack withFrenzy,and was packaged with two chromed silver laser cannons (as identified in hisinstructionsandTech Specsbio) that are frankly indistinguishable fromBuzzsaw'smortar cannons.
- This mold wasredecoedto make Buzzsaw,Garboil,andSundor,and would bereissuedmany, many times; seeLaserbeak (G1)/toysfor more details.
- Omega Supreme(1985)
- Accessories:2 small shields, 2 medium shields, 2 large shields, 4 armour halves (A, B, C, D), 4 ankle halves (E, F, G, H), 2 feet, backpack, 4 tracks (J, K, L, M)
- According to his Tech Specs bio,Omega Supremehas a head-mounted laser cannon, which becomes the primary armament of his tank mode.
- Trypticon(Decepticon City,1986/1987)
- Accessories:2 loading ramps, 2 blaster stands, single-barreled blaster, double-barreled blaster, 2 scanners, 2 connectors, large tower, small tower, 2 tank treads, laser cannon,Full-Tilt,Full-Tilt'selectro-disruptor.
- As called out in his instructions and Tech Specs bio,Trypticon's battle station mode features a large laser cannon.
- Flywheels(Duocon,1987)
- Accessories:laser cannon
- Flywheelscame with a maroon gun, identified in his instructions as a laser cannon. His bio confirms this and further specifies that it has "infra-red sensors for heat-seeking capabilities".
- Sureshot(Targetmaster, 1987)
- Accessories:Spoilsport/Spoil Targetmaster partner
- As confirmed inSureshot's instructions and bio,Spoilsporttransforms into a twin laser cannon.
- Windsweeper(Triggercon,1988)
- Although his instructions refer to them entirely generically as "weapons",Windsweeper's bio identifies his guns as "lock-target, long-range laser cannons".
- Gutcruncher w/ Stratotronic Jet(Action Master,1990)
- Accessories:Stratotronic Jet,twin laser gun, 2 laser cannons, left & right rear stabilizer fins, 4missiles
- Gutcruncher's Stratotronic Jet came with two laser cannons, as identified in his instructions. His bio notes that the Stratotronic Jet is armed with "fusion bombs,two cruise missiles, particle beam, infrared laser guns and more ", which doesn't rule out the possibility of laser cannons as well.
Machine Wars
- Sandstorm(Mega,1997)
- Accessories:left & right cannons, rotor blade
- Machine WarsSandstorm's bio describes how his dual turbine engines "double as powerful laser cannons that fire air-to-ground laser bursts which explode upon impact".
