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Ratchet is anAutobotfrom theGeneration 1 continuity family.
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All aboard the party ambulance!

Ratchetis the Autobots' Chief Medical Officer. If something's broke, he can fix it. Ratchet is known for his irreverent bedside manner; he loves having a good time, and his party-loving nature has given him a dry wit. He is not a particularly mighty warrior, which sometimes leads him to believe that he is expendable.Optimus Primehas trouble convincing Ratchet that this is far from the truth.

Although he's a healer, Ratchet often finds himself on the front lines of combat and, on occasion, the last hope the Autobots have. These pressures are sometimes too much for him to handle, but Ratchet ultimately never gives up.

Hisvehicle modesometimes splits into his robot and aseparate component.In some universes, he can combine with his fellow Autobots to formDefensor,Sky ReignorModulus.

In some timelines, Ratchet becomes the last Autobot alive, thus taking on the monikerThe Autobot.[1]

I guess I've been too busy to think about the dead... I've been too concerned with helping the living.

—Ratchet, "Funeral for a Friend!"

Contents

Fiction

Marvel Comics continuity

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This scene is badass up until he says "jollies".

Generation 1 cartoon continuity

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Ruh-roh. Rooby-rooby-roo!

Ratchet was the chief medical officer aboard theArkand continued to serve in that capacity forOptimus Prime's forces on Earth during the mid-1980s. He formed something of a friendly rivalry with the humanSparkplug Witwicky,who often assisted him in his repairs. In2005,Ratchet was killed by the Decepticons just prior to theBattle of Autobot City.His body was interred on theAutobot Mausoleum,but it was ultimately destroyed in an explosion.

In a splinter timeline, Ratchet was eventually revived through means unknown, and in 2011, joined theDisaster Relief Teamto aid Autobots caught in the destruction of Cybertron. By 2021, Ratchet had helped to restore Cybertron to its former state. In the 2030s, he joined his teammates in battlingGrand Scourge.

The Special Teams

After crashing on Earth in the Ark and remaining dormant for millions of years, Ratchet, along with Sideswipe and Optimus, were the first Autobots to awaken after the Decepticons’ own resurrection. These three helped the other Autobots repair themselves with the aid of the Ark's computer.The Special Teams

Deadly Paradise

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That's so (1984) Ratchet!

Sideswipe was convicted of destroying theNova Suspension Bridgeand deactivated, despite his pleas of innoncence, in order to ease the strain on human/Autobot relations. Prowl became suspicious of the Decepticons being somehow involved, and discovered evidence that lead to the remoteCarob Island.Ratchet accompanied Prowl, Windcharger, Hound, Bumblebee, and Brawn and headed to said island. Upon landfall, Prowl discovered a cave from where suspicious sounds were coming from. Leaving Bumblebee and Hound behind to guard the entrance, Prowl, Windcharger, Brawn, and Ratchet went inside. The Autobots exploring the cave came upon severalDecepticon gophersand drilling machines gathering a rare ore for their evil masters. Working together, Ratchet and the others made short work of the Decepticon machines. When they exited the cave, however, they discovered that Bumblebee and Hound were missing. They were instead greeted by MadameCeeand her army of pig-robots. Madame Cee insisted that their friends were fine and brought the Autobots to her home, where she told them to rest and enjoy themselves. Prowl eventually discovered that Madame Cee was working for the Decepticons, and reactivated the captive Bumblebee and Hound. The Autobots learned that the Decepticons were forcing Cee to help build Autobot duplicates. After learning of the location of Megatron's temporary base on the island, Ratchet and the rest of the group entered it, finding themselves wandering in a vast, underground labyrinth. They finally came upon an open area, only to be captured in force cages by the Decepticons. Prowl managed to free the rest of the group, and Ratchet helped Brawn defeat Skywarp while the others dealt with Starscream and Megatron. Through a stroke of luck, the Autobots managed to escape Megatron's megamaze when they discovered that Ratchet's lubricant container had been leaking all day, thus leaving them a trail that led out of the facility. The Autobots returned to their headquarters where they were able to clear Sideswipes name, and presumably reactivated him.Deadly Paradise

Kid Stuff Talking Story Books

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Ratchet retro-fitted Skyfire with external fuel tanks in order to allow the Autobot superjet to reach a Decepticon satellite in Earth orbit that was beaming down heat and destruction thanks to a gigantic diamond lens. When Skyfire failed to destroyed his satellite and burned up on reentry upon falling back to Earth, Optimus ordered Ratchet to weld together a square-mile sheet of polished metal. This would be used in the Autobot's plan “B” in taking out the satellite.Satellite of Doom

When a boarding party encountered a time-delay booby-trap inside a Decepticon transport ship, two of its members were sent to Ratchet for repairs.When Continents Collide

Ratchet was busy fixing up Slag inside the Dinobots’ secret base when Megatron'sThermo-borerburst through the wall of the medical room, activating the base's alarms. Though Megatron and Soundwave retreated immediately, Ratchet managed to plant aMemory Scrambler Mineon the Thermo-borer's hull. he then returned to fixing Slag, though he drew increasingly annoyed that repairs were taking too long, and distracting from his duty of reactivating the other Dinobots from their tar cocoons so they could join the Autobot ranks. Just as Ratchet finished up his repairs on Slag, the Dinobots’ headquarters began to tremble as theCrusherforced its way inside. Ratchet and Slag both ran to a safer spot. But the vibrations caused by the Crusher's entrance had inadvertently freed hundreds of Dinobots from their tar cocoons. Joining the newly activated robots, Ratchet beat back Megatron and Soundwave.Jaws of Terror

Marvel Storybooks continuity

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Enjoy my early toy-based color scheme!

Ratchet was among the Autobots who'd crash-landed with the others on Earth, and was present the Autobots held a meeting to discuss whether the Decepticons were behind a strange construction company. Ratchet transformed into ambulance mode and accompanied the others when an investigation was decided upon. Later, whenProwlstarted having a fit right in the middle of a stand-off with the Decepticons, Ratchet moved over to see if he was alright. Later, after the Autobots had been blasted out of Decepticons headquarters, Ratchet pathed up their minor injuries to be sure they would be in top-condition for the battle to come.Battle for Earth


Marvel coloring books

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This is Ratchet, honest.

When Mirage had been damaged by Ravage, Ratchet drove over to the battlefield to fix his friend.Decepticon Patrol

Either Ratchet or Ironhide helped the Autobots in protecting Hoover Dam from the Decepticons.The Deadly Fuel Shortage

Ratchet was one of the many Autobots who followed Optimus into battle when it was discovered that the Decepticons were stealing fuel from all across the globe with the help of amolecular transfer device.He tended to Windcharger after their first battle against the Decepticons that day, and noted that the Autobots were running low on fuel, while the Decepticons' reserves were still plentiful. Ratchet helped Ironhide transfer some of his fuel to Windcharger and Jazz so that the more fuel-efficient Autobots could continue fighting. When the Autobots succeeded in capturing the molecular transfer device and turned its power on the Decepticons, Optimus trasked Ratchet with dismantling the machine afterwards, so that the Decepticons would never be able to use its power again.Summertime Coloring Book

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While the Autobots were rebuilding their crashed ship, Ratchet focused on the space communicator so that they could call for help from nearby spaceships.A Message From Outer SpaceDuring a day off, Ratchet worked on restoring Prowl.Bumblebee's Dangerous Mission

When Gears had fallen for a dastardly Decepticon trap and gotten himself crushed, Ratchet, Sideswipe and Mirage somehow knew about it instantly. They came to Gears's rescue, and once Mirage and Sideswipe had beaten the Decepticons back, Ratchet fixed Gears right up.The Autobot Smasher!

Once Ratchet was in a big book of coloring fun.The Big Book of Coloring Fun

Ratchet was part of a small strike team of Autobots assembled by Ultra Magnus to help the Dinobots, who were currently engaged in battle against the Decepticons, just outside of Autobot City. Upon arriving atOil Valley,Ratchet tended to the injured Slag. After they defeated the Decepticons, Ratchet and the others were cheered on by the nearby oil rig workers as they drove back to Autobot City.Battle at Oil Valley

While he and the other Autobots were busy having a good time, they were attacked by the Decepticons. After acerebro-shelledSpringer hurt Hot Rod, Ratchet repaired the latter while questioning the former. When the Autobots discovered the cerebro-shell was the cause of Springer's behavioral turn, Ratchet helped lead the Autobots to the Decepticon camp to get their revenge.The Invasion of the Decepticon Camp


Big Looker storybooks continuity

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"You sure are a jerk when you repair me, Ratchet!"

Upon awakening on Earth after being offline for about 65 million years, Ratchet met Sparkplug and his son Spike. With the Decepticons still not in the know of what forms the Autobots had taken, Ratchet was one of the troops that Optimus led into the desert in order to ambush their enemies. Though they successfully took by surprise a squadron of Decepticons, the Autobots had not anticipated a second group flying in from the opposite direction. Thanks to a warning from Spike and Sparkplug, the Autobots managed to fend off the Decepticons, and came to accept Earth as their new home.Battle for Cybertron

You sure go all to pieces when a missile hits you, Hound.
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WhileHoundwas taking part in a cross-country Car Rally, he was attacked byThundercracker's missiles. Ratchet raced onto the scene to repair Hound, and joked that his patient sure falls apart when a missile hits him! Also, Hound complained that Ratchet was screwing him together too tightly, causing him pain.

Ratchet is kind of a jerk.The Great Car Rally

Following a battle with the Decepticons that resulted in many Autobot injuries, Ratchet andHufferwere busy trying to fix them. Optimus Prime asked them about their progress, but they both sighed. Ratchet noted that even the mighty Dinobots were out of commission, for they had suffered the heaviest losses. But suddenly, the Decepticons attacked, having repaired their warriors in record time! Optimus Prime called his remaining functional warriors to the highways while Ratchet and Huffer returned to their repairs.Decepticon Hijack

The Battle for Planet Earth

Ratchet was part of an Autobot expedition toSouth Americato search for energy, but split from the rest of the group some time before they foundMount Sheelah.Terror of Mount Sheelah

Ladybird Books continuity

Ratchet gaveJazza good tune up before he participated in a car rally / recon mission.Autobots Fight Back

Optimus Prime placed Ratchet in command of Autobot headquarters when he led a battle unit to confront the Decepticons.Laserbeak's Fury

While performing repairs on the Autobots, Ratchet became concerned by the lack ofcyberniteand other Cybertronian materials necessary for his work. Fortunately,Kupand the Autobots used radio transmitters to simulate the Northern Lights and trick a trio of Decepticon space stations into blowing each other up, causing cybernite to fall from the skies. (Long story.)Galvatron's Air Attack

Listen 'n Play audiobooks continuity

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WhenJazzbroughtSteve Guymoto the Autobot base, Optimus asked Ratchet to treat the delirious man. Though Ratchet was no expert on carbon forms, he provided Guymo with some water while grousing about Jazz's joy rides. The Autobots learned from Steve that the Decepticons were abducting humans from airports, and helped him rescue Megatron's hostages.Sun Raid (Listen 'n Play)

S.T.A.R.S.continuity

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WhenJohnnyspottedThundercrackerstealing energy, he called his Autobot allies through his S.T.A.R.S. control center. Ratchet was amongst those who responded to Johnny's call.Have the Decepticons defeated us once and for all?Ratchet and the other Autobots struggled against Thundercracker energy-syphoning powers.Can one boy, alone, hold back the evil Decepticons?What happened afterwards is not known.

Later, Ultra Magnus pleaded foryouto "requisition" Ratchet and other Autobots in order to combat the Decepticon threat. Using the human power known as "imagination," S.T.A.R.S. recruits could perceive what it was like to be Ratchet.You Have Been Chosen.

Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base's construction. Ratchet was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued later came to be known as "Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction."Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.The Autobots Are Under Attack!

Find Your Fate Junior

The following summarizes one or moremultipath adventures.Details vary depending on the paths taken in-story. See the book's page for information on alternate paths.

Dinobots Strike Back

In the path where Mirage used a hologram of Optimus Prime to lure the fourcerebro-shell-controlledDinobotsover the edge ofBandit's Bluffand into the ocean, Ratchet was one of the Autobots crewingSeaspray'sdestroyer mode. He helped haul the unconscious quartet aboard for safe transport back to the Ark, then dried them off, chuckling, "This is one Decepticon plan that was all wet!" (The Autobots never learn about Operation Black Coral in this path)

In an alternate path,BumblebeeandSkidswere exploringDolphin's Bayin search of Decepticon activity when the former was paralyzed and left in an underwater cave byFrenzy.This leads to four possible endings, two of which involve Ratchet rescuing Bumblebee. In one, he first repairs a waterlogged and injured Skids on the deck of Seaspray afterSludgehauled his disabledmini-suboff the ocean floor. Skids then told his three teammates about Operation Black Coral, prompting a full-scale Autobot assault, during which Ratchet and Skids used the repaired sub to rescue Bumblebee. Another ending saw a similar assault in which Ratchet was part of the land-force and rescued Bumblebee on his own.Dinobots Strike Back

Attack of the Insecticons

Ratchet was a minor player in many possible adventures centred around the Sun-Pak, a device created by Sparkplug to solve the Autobots' energy woes. The Autobot medic was present to tend to depowered Autobots should the situation allow it, as well as ribbing his friend Ironhide about the later's old age.Attack of the Insecticons

Decepticon Poison

In one possible scenario, where a squad of Autobots recently cured from a Decepticon poison lead the charge against the Decepticons only to be overpowered by Megatron, Ratchet was quick to jump into action and tend to the wounded. His first patient was Sunstreaker, who had been struck down by a blast of Megatron's fusion cannon. Though the Decepticons were eventually forced to retreat, Ratchet would undoubtedly have his hands full repairing all the Autobots severely injured that day.

In another possible turn of events, Ratchet helped Perceptor dispense his cure to the ailing Autobots. Unfortunately, Perceptor miscalculated how much of his antidote to give to each Autobot. The Autobots who received the antidote soon found themselves falling apart, and though Ratchet attempted to fix them as quickly as possible, the Autobots were left outmatched against the greater number of Decepticons, and quickly defeated.

In another possible sequence of events, Optimus successfully retrieved the antidote to the poison from the Decepticons’ poison lab, and with Ratchet's help, brought the poisoned Autobots back from the precipice of death.

If Optimus later decided to bring a squadron of Autobots to the nearby water reservoir, in order to present the Decepticons from poisoning the nearby human population, Ratchet was amongst the Autobots who came along.

In one possible scenario, Ratchet was tasked with attempting once more with reassembling the many Autobots who had fallen on the battlefield.Decepticon Poison

Autobot Alert!

In one possible scenario, Ratchet was ordered by Ultra Magnus to prep the Autobots’ shuttle; the Decepticons were in the middle of taking over Earth's communication satellites. After a few technical difficulties, Ratchet was able to have the shuttle ready for take-off, allowing Ultra Magnus's team to head into space and attempt to foil the Decepticons’ ploy.

In another possible scenario, wherein Ultra Magnus agreed to prioritize theft of a coded message, Ratchet was part of the captive audience that listened to Kup divulge information about an ancient Autobot formula. Ratchet took off towards the Autobots’ desert research centre along with a number of other Autobots. Once there, he was tasked with fixing Springer.

With Springer fixed, Ratchet and the Autobots learned that the cybertite sphere containing the formula was discovered by humans during the 16th century. If the Decepticons had decoded Springer's message, they would be searching off the coast ofCalifornia,where the ship containing the sphere had sunk. If they hadn't decoded the message, the Decepticons would still be digging in the nearby crater.

If Ultra Magnus decided to assume that the Decepticons had already decrypted the message, he ordered his forces to split up to more efficiently address the situation. Ratchet was part of the main Autobot force being led by Ultra Magnus. Ultra Magnus's troops were informed by Powerglide (who had flown ahead of the land-bound group) that he had discovered the location of the sunken ship containing the cybertite sphere. Simultaneously, Blurr caught up with the group to inform them that the Decepticons were quickly approaching. The Autobots then needed to decide whether they would raise the ship themselves, or try and ambush the Decepticons after they had done so.

In one possible scenario that ensued, Grapple had been tasked to retrieve the sunken ship containing the sphere via the use of his crane, only for it to suffer a mechanical breakdown. Though Ratchet was able to fix it, the Autobots had lost valuable time. The Decepticons showed up and destroyed both the ship and sphere within, leaving the Autobots to be pummelled by superior Decepticon firepower.Autobot Alert!

The Invisibility Factor

In one possible scenario, the Decepticons gained control of anInvisibility Device.When the invisible Decepticons attacked Metroplex city, Ratchet and the rest of the Autobots were reduced to scrap metal, unable to fight the unseen enemy.

In another scenario, Ratchet inspected Kup and Hot Rod's circuits after Springer and Jazz told him they suspected the former two had a few wires loose. Ratchet gave the pair a clean bill of health, but Kup and Hot Rod's claims of seeing spaceships with invisibility capabilities were dismissed and forgotten nonetheless. Then, Ratchet and the rest of the Autobots within Metroplex were caught by surprise by a fleet of identical ships swooping down upon them. The Autobots were all destroyed as Galvatron gloated of his victory.The Invisibility Factor

St. MichaelThe TransformersSticker Book

The following summarizes one or moremultipath adventures.Details vary depending on the paths taken in-story. See the book's page for information on alternate paths.

Ratchet served on an alien spacecraft with the AutobotsHot Rod,Springer,andSandstormunder the command of Ultra Magnus. While fighting Decepticons, their spaceship took heavy damage and crash-landed on the planetBarrenikon.There, he metyou,having just emerged from the Vortex, a portal through space and time contained within the planet. Together, you went on an adventure, fighting Decepticons, braving Barrenikon's barren desert or its putrid swamp, and trying to find a way to get the Autobots space-bound once more.The Transformers Sticker Book

Beast Warscartoon continuity

Beast Warscartoon

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Four million years ago, Ratchet, Optimus Prime, Prowl, Ironhide, and Jazz were on the bridge of the Ark when it was suddenly attacked by theNemesis.It crashed in a dormant volcano for untold years until it was disturbed by thePredaconMegatron,who had traveled from the far future. Ratchet's body was sprawled across a pile of boxes. Frozen instasis lockas he was, Ratchet was unable to stop the Predacon from assassinating the equally comatose Optimus Prime.The Agenda (Part III)This act would have rewritten history from that moment forward, but the ensuing time storm was stopped asOptimus Primalheld Prime's spark in trust until his troupe ofMaximals,led byRhinox,could repair Prime's body.Optimal Situation

Universecomic

Whenan alternate universe'sRatchetgroused about how he was not sent back to his home universe as most of the rescued abductees ofUnicronwere, it was suggested that he was needed now onthe localCybertron as in the past, the local Ratchet had been a great healer.

An iteration ofPrimaxRatchet was one of several Transformers from all eras and all realities across themultiversesuggested byAlpha TrionforOptimus Primalto recruit into hisChildren of Primus.Optimus Primal decided to pluckRhinoxandDepth Chargeback from death instead.Homecoming

2006 IDWBeast Warscontinuity

Santonlearned from texts written on Autobot medics such as Ratchet andFixit.Beast Wars Sourcebook #3

DreamwaveGeneration Onecontinuity

Events fromThe Transformers Trilogynovels are in italics.
"OW! I should blast you to atoms! You did thaton purpose!"
"Tone down your audio amplifiers, will ya? Thatdidn'thurt...much."
Starscream and Ratchet,"Skyfire"
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8.2 million years ago, Ratchet accompaniedOptimus Prime,Prowl,andRed Alertto theSub-Orbital DistrictofIacon,which had been devastated afterMegatronactivated theplanetary engines.He found no life signs in the entire blast radius.The War Within #2600,000 years later, Ratchet remained with the Prowl-led Autobots after Optimus Prime disappeared in aspace bridgeexplosion. He repairedSkidsafter the theoretician was damaged in a battle withTrypticon.Confrontation

Ratchet was among the crew of theArkwhen it crashed onEarth,and awoke in 1984 to battle theDecepticons.After years of fighting, Ratchet and the other Autobots took part inOperation Liberationin 1998, a joint human/Autobot operation that defeated and captured the Earth-bound Decepticons. However, theArk II,which was meant to convey the Autobots, the captured Decepticons, and a number of humans back to Cybertron, was sabotaged by GeneralRobert Hallo,sending Ratchet and his comrades to the bottom of theArctic Ocean.Years later, Ratchet was brought back by the sinisterLazarus,who had recovered and reprogrammed a number of Transformers for his nefarious ends. However, when Megatron broke free of Lazarus's control, he hooked up Ratchet and a number of other Autobots to a device that generated a deadly "metal virus".Prime Directive #3Soon after, Optimus Prime detached Ratchet and the others from the doomsday device,Prime Directive #4and he eventually recovered.

When the alienKeeperstook overLas Vegas,Ratchet was among the Autobots assembled by Optimus Prime to invade the occupied area. While the others engaged in battle, Ratchet was tasked with dealing with the collateral damage, and leading the human residents of Las Vegas to safety. He returned to the protection of Optimus Prime and hisMatrixaugmented power before a nuclear strike hit the city, and lent his skills to repairing the Autobots who had given their energon to power up Prime's "Finishing Move".Annihilation

Over the next few days, Ratchet brought all the Autobots back on-line, includingBluestreak,BumblebeeandSideswipe,who had each been drastically injured over the course of the preceding events. No sooner had Bluestreak been reactivated, though, that he was drawn back into the Keepers' control by their pawn,Franklin Townsend.Franklin's status as an "augment"— a human specially engineered using Cybertronian technology — allowed him to bypassTeletraan I's security and infiltrate the Ark. Ratchet blamed himself for allowed that loophole in the security system. Later, Ratchet diagnosed the effects of thedeconstructionites—reverse-engineered nanotechnology used by the government against the Transformers to drain away their processing power.Fusion

Ratchet took part in a battle on the shores ofAlaskawith the Decepticons over possession of a crashed spacecraft containingScourge.As the Autobots overwhelmed their foes,Shockwavearrived on the planet and gave them an ultimatum: surrender and return to a newly unified Cybertron, or be destroyed. While the Decepticons were overwhelmed by these new arrivals, the Autobots managed to retreat from the battleground. Returning to the Ark, Ratchet tended to the wounded, including Ironhide, who had gotten several explosive shells lodged into his backside. Grimlock rejoined their ranks, and though it caused a stir among the other soldiers, Ratchet welcomed back the Dinobot, claiming that his bravado was exactly what the Autobots needed at the moment, faced with their new powerful enemy.New World OrderOptimus Prime assigned Ratchet to aJazz-led team that was to remain on Earth while he surrendered himself to Shockwave, having been left with little other options on the matter.Brothers' BurdenAfter Shockwave's lieutenant,Ultra Magnus,took Prime and others back to Cybertron, Ratchet andWheeljackremained at the Ark as Jazz,Brawn,andWindchargerattempted to locate Scourge and his ship. Unfortunately, Jazz informed Ratchet that both the ship and its passenger had vanished from the battlefield in their absence.Cold War

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After the end of Shockwave's despotic rule over Cybertron, the Autobots on Cybertron made contact with Ratchet's crew for an update and promised to send supplies.Generation 1 #0WhenStarscreamand a team of Decepticons arrived on Earth, they attacked the Ark's inhabitants, wanting the starship for themselves. In the initial assault, the Autobots managed to takeSoundwave,his cassettes,Thundercracker,andSkywarpprisoner, but eventually all the Autobots but Ratchet and Brawn were defeated by the mightyBruticus.Expecting the arrival of the supply ship from Cybertron later that day, Ratchet and Brawn slipped past the Ark's defense systems, made haywire by Bruticus's assault, in order to contact the ship and warn them. Unfortunately, Bruticus caught up soon after, and they were forced to destroy the Ark rather than let the Decepticons have access toTeletraan I.Night of the CombaticonsBefore the battle could escalate further, it was interrupted by the arrival ofSunstorm,aSeekerseemingly powered by supernatural forces. While the Decepticons' attention shifted to this new arrival, theOrionsupply ship also came on the scene, only to be downed by Sunstorm. Thankfully, most of the Decepticons were also knocked offline by the radiant super-warrior, and Sunstorm left in pursuit of Starscream. After being cheered up by Bumblebee somewhat, Ratchet set up threePowerdasherdrones to repair the damages done to theOrion.They completed their task in a few hours, only for Starscream to then turn up again, now accompanied byJetfire.Black SunshineAn uneasy truce was formed between the small group of Autobots and Decepticons, and Ratchet begrudgingly put his medic skills to work on Starscream. Using his expertise, he built a homing device that duplicated Starscream's energy signature, and an energy-siphon for his allies to attach to Sunstorm when he inevitably returned. Thanks to Jetfire's help, the Autobots managed to attach the siphon onto Sunstorm, forcing the super-clone to flee.SkyfireHowever, after Jetfire left theOrionto go after Sunstorm, Starscream used hisnull-rayon the remaining Autobots, including Ratchet, and deserted them.The Omega EffectThe Autobots recovered, including several that were fixed up by theEDCto help them out in ousting an Insecticon infestation in the town ofSan Desto.After the completion of their mission, they were picked up by Ratchet in theOrion,who filled them in on what had happened to the rest of the Autobots in their absence.Lost and Found

Ratchet later aided in the construction of Autobot City.The Route of All Evil

G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers

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The newly formedhumanterrorist organization namedCobrauncovered the Ark buried in a dormant volcano. Finding two armies of giant, transformable robots, they repurposed these aliens for their own use, rebuilding them so they could reconfigure into various Cobra-designed vehicles. Ratchet was reprogrammed and rebuilt into a CobraHISS tank.G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1After Cobra's initial attack onWashington, D.C.,Ratchet was put on display within the Cobra armory whileDestrowas shown about Cobra Island.G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2Optimus Primewas eventually able to break free from his reprogramming and awakened the other Transformers,G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #4and, with the help of the human anti-terrorist task-forceG.I. Joe,he defeated Megatron and Cobra. An alliance between the Autobots and the United States government was formed.G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5

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Physician, arm thyself.

Two years later, a malfunction inTeletran 3sent dozens of Transformers into various points in history, an act which, if not reversed, would result in a perpetual holocaust being unleashed acrossEarth.To retrieve one Transformer and bring him home, a team of Cobra and G.I. Joe agents were sent 15 years into an apocalyptic future whereShockwaveand his Decepticons ruled. The remaining cyborged humans had formed a resistance which had only one Autobot warrior who stood between them and utter annihilation. The last Autobot alive, Ratchet had grown bitter and battle-hardened after years of guerrilla warfare, and he demanded the team sent to bring him back to the present day help him complete one more mission. Ratchet, the Joes, and the Cobra agents were successful in freeing a factory nearby that was manned by enslaved humans, but Ratchet refused to go home with them and abandon his calling.Barbecuereturned Ratchet home against his wishes, and as Ratchet cursed the stupid little creature, theShockwaveof the present day shot Ratchet in the back, putting him out of commission.G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3

Later, whenSerpent O.R.took Optimus Prime prisoner, Ratchet (still in his post-apocalyptic body) was part ofHot Rod's rescue team.The Art of War #4

Transformers/G.I. Joe

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Ratchet was among the Autobots who were awakened byG.I. Joein1939,and joined their war onCobraand the Decepticons. During the assault on the CobraTerrordrome,he wondered why the Decepticons were so easy to defeatnow,after having been such a pain in the neck back on Cybertron. Ratchet most likely perished when theMatrix of Leadershipwas smashed to pieces shortly afterwards.The Iron Fist

The Beast Within

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During a particularly violent battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Ratchet looked on in horror asThe Beastdispensed wanton carnage onto the battlefield. He attempted to tend to Jazz, one of the many Autobots wounded during battle.The Beast Within

As Ratchet, his patient, and a small number of other surviving Autobots rode in Optimus Prime's trailer in an effort to outrun The Beast, Ratchet warned Prime that Jazz would not make it if they didn't slow down. Thankfully, Jetfire showed up just in time to rescue Prime's passengers, save Skids, who was crushed moments before Jetfire's arrival.The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences

Transformers Legendsanthology

While on a mission to retrieveSky Spy,Ratchet encounteredStitch,a veteran army medic, and helped him save a woman trapped in a swollen creek. The woman needed emergency medical treatment, so Ratchet used Sky Spy to scan the necessary information from Stitch's mind in order to complete surgery on the woman. Sometime later, Ratchet checked on Stitch and presented him with a new cybernetic arm to replace the one he used to repair Sky Spy.Healers, Fighters, and Transformers

Descent into Evil

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Years after the Decepticon and Autobot Wars had ended, Ratchet and five other Autobots were sent toCeti Alpha Sevento destroyGeneral Deathsaurus'sInsecticon clone lab and stop his planned Decepticon uprising. After a team of four (consisting ofFallback,Chromia,Flareup,andRicochet) failed, Ratchet andIronhidefollowed to help. After battling swarms ofVirulent ClonesandBuzzclaw,they finally met up with Deathsaurus himself. Ironhide stayed to fight the general, and Ratchet separated to find their fallen friends.

Ratchet managed to gather the victims but was captured by Deathsaurus along with Ironhide. Both were restrained inside the lab, which was set to detonate. Before this happened, Ricochet sneaked in and freed them, allowing them to gather the wounded and escape as the clone lab was destroyed.Descent into Evil

2005 IDW continuity

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The Autobots' Chief Medical Officer, a close friend ofOptimus Primeand someone who had treated everyPrimesinceNominus Prime,Ratchet somehow ended up in a bog-standard Tactical Response Unit on a tenth-rate planet called "Earth" circling around a fourth-rate star called "the Sun" populated by strange creatures known as "humans". There, after several years, he went rogue to track down a human who had somehow found his way into a Decepticon Infiltration Bunker. Finding him dead, he found his palmtop computer with photos of the base in the hands of a runaway calledVerity Carlo,triggering the discovery a series of events that would bring Optimus himself to Earth after evenProwl,his unit commander, ultimately had to admit was significant despite his hatred for Ratchet's "playing hero."

After the DecepticonSurge,Ratchet was amongst those stranded first on an uninhabitable Cybertron, then Earth for an extended time. After these andGalvatron's Chaos War were over, finished, he joined the crew of theLost Light,aiming to find a successor as CMO - and while he did so, by the name ofFirst Aid,he also found a new pair of hands to replace his worn-out set, courtesy of the madPharmawho would become his new arch-enemy. Groovy.

In his time aboard the madcap ship, Ratchet would form a grudging respect for the Decepticon turncoatDrift,eventually leaving the ship to find the exiled 'bot, forming a strong bond with him once they'd reunited. In time, this evolved into a full blown romance, the two becomingConjunx Endurabefore, far in the future, Ratchet experienced "age-related burnout" and passed peacefully, knowing he'd found love and something bigger than himself.

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Ratchet fought in the "Ice Age Wars"on ancient Earth, transforming into an unidentified animal with scales and spikes. As the increasingly colder climate began to threaten the Autobots and Decepticons, they powered down underground to finish their conflict at a later date, and were eventually awoken by humans in the mid-19th century. Ratchet andProwlagreed that it was too early to awakenOptimus Primeand interfere with humanity, but they were disregarded byBumblebeewho wanted to help the humans reach their goals.Hearts of Steel #1

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Upon learning from the humans that the Decepticons were also awake, Bumblebee reported this to Ratchet and Prowl, who were seemingly in charge while Prime was asleep. Now that he knew Decepticons were involved, Ratchet felt it necessary for the Autobots to do something.Hearts of Steel #2Taking on a medical boxcar altmode, he joined the other Autobots in forming a train and pursuing the Decepticons'Astrotrainas it headed towardsNew York.Hearts of Steel #3They were briefly held back when the Decepticons collapsed a tunnel entrance on them, forcing Ratchet and the others to stop and dig their comrades and human allies out of the rubble. Once the Astrotrain was stopped and the Decepticons were defeated, the Autobots went back underground to continue fighting another day.Hearts of Steel #4

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In1888,theElder Godsbegan threatening Earth, causing the Autobots to resurface. Seeking the energy needed to reactivate Optimus Prime, Ratchet and several other Autobots brought inventorsTobias MuldoonandNikola Teslato their deep-frozen leader.Infestation 2: The Transformers #1After sacrificing their energy to awaken Optimus Prime withTesla's invention,Optimus Prime granted his soldiers some of his personal energon reserves. Soon, the Autobots set out to savePort Cenotaph;there, they foundIronhide,who had been infected by the Elder God. While Ratchet handled Ironhide, Optimus Prime defeated the Elder God and it retreated to the ocean depths, releasing its hold on its thralls on the surface.Infestation 2: The Transformers #2

The Autobots continued to protect humanity for many years, keeping an eye out for the reappearance of Decepticons. In the 21st century Ratchet investigated a possible Decepticon signal, but it turned out to be a trap set by the human organizationSkylogic Systems,who captured him. The humans extracted Ratchet's DNA and combined it with mutated human genes to engineer a deadly virus, mistakenly believing it was the key to preventing a supposed invasion of human-alien hybrids. He was eventually rescued from the Skylogic labs by Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and a trio of heroic humans known as theLone Gunmen.The X-Files: Conspiracy: The Transformers

"Strange Visitors"establishes that events identical to those ofHearts of SteelandInfestation 2occur in the2005 IDW continuity;however, they happened toMaximalexplorers brainwashed byShockwaveinto believing they were the Autobots and Decepticons of the Great War.

Lil Formers

When he met analternate-universe version of himself,Ratchet was taken aback over just hold old the other fellow was.Lil Formers

Universecartoon

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Ratchet was one of the many oppressed Cybertronians who sought freedom when their planet's halls of power grew dark with corruption, greed and malice. After the war had raged for some time, he was one of the few Autobots privilieged with seeing Optimus insert the Matrix of Leadership into his chest for the first time. Ratchet was one of the first Autobots to travel to Earth, and took on an alternate form to disguise himself amongst its populace.Action Blast 1

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Despite rescuing a girl from a burning building, she had fallen unconscious, so he offered to drive her and her mother to the hospital. Unfortunately,Starscreamwas tailing them from above. He would have blasted Ratchet, but Inferno blocked the shot with his fire truck mode, transformed, and then knocked Starscream out of the sky with his water cannon. Thanks to Inferno's help, Ratchet was able to successfully deliver the girl to the hospital.

But Ratchet's work wasn't done, as he had taken note of Inferno's heavy injuries.Henkei! Henkei! #10

Universetoy bio

On Cybertron before the war, Ratchet was a top mechanic and a partier. Years of tragic encounters withMegatrontempered Ratchet's good nature, leaving him melancholic and sour.UniverseAutobot Ratchet toy bio

Robot Heroes

Ratchet was Optimus's oldest pal. They both traveled with their other Autobot friends to Earth, and hid away their ship. Afterwards, the Autobots tussled with the Decepticons and Ratchet knocked Skywarp out of the air! The Decepticons were defeated, but in case they should ever return, the Autobots swore to keep vigil over the Earth.I Am Optimus Prime

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Millions of years ago, Megatron thought Optimus Prime to be forever vanquished. He was proven wrong when the Autobot leader rushed into battle alongside Ratchet and his other compatriots against him in a surprise attack.A New Battle!

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Ratchet was in the audience of a tag battle pittingOptimus PrimeandBumblebeeagainstMegatronandStarscream.Last Bot StandingHe was in the audience of a dance competition too.Bot Stars

While responding to an emergency, Ratchet accidentally ran overMegatronoutside theKre-O Museum.Ratchet shrugged it off.Megatron's Revenge

Ratchet participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of thelive-action film seriesto the audience. Ratchet operated the camera for the "recap" segments Optimus recounted untilGrimlock's attempt to order a pizza on the phone started bleeping out Optimus's lines.Take Us to the MoviesTake Us Through the Movies

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BeCoolshorts

Voice actor:Kōichi Toshima(Japanese)
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Ambulance( cứu cấp xaKyūkyūsha) was a medic in his world who liked to help others.The Self-Introduction ChapterAmong others, he was caught in a traffic jam, butTrailermade them all transform into robot modes so that they could walk past the jam.The Story of the Surprising and Big Traffic Jam!Ambulance again got stuck with others because of a hole in the road. When Trailer used his body to bridge the gap, Ambulance drove over.The Story of Mister Trailer's Big Success!

Ambulance,Highway Patrol Car(ハイウェイパトカーHaiwei Patokā), andRescue Car(レスキューカーResukyū Kā) were part of the audience ofQuiz! BeCool.The Story of Quiz! BeCoolAmbulance went to Yellow Sports Car's aid after he slipped on abananapeel while driving and got caught in an accident.The Story of Protecting the Signal!As part of a fire brigade headed byFiretruck,Ambulance and Rescue Car attempted to put out a building on fire, not realizing it was a set for a movie. Highway Patrol Car was part of the crowd that witnessed this embarrassing mistake.The Story of the Fire Brigade Dispatch!

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Ratchet was one of theAutobotswho leftCybertronin theArkin search for energy blocks to alleviate their hunger. Thanks to the boarding of theArkbyDecepticons,theArkcrashed and theTransformersfell into a four million year-long sleep. They woke up to a world filled with blocks.Kreon StoryAfter Optimus Prime's body was stolen by Decepticons, Ratchet reported that the thieves were approaching their base.Negligence Is the Greatest Enemy! Optimus Became a Monster!?

Transformers vs. G.I. Joe

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After members ofG.I. Joecame to Cybertron and formed an alliance with the Autobots, Ratchet talked withDocabout the possible medicinal advances that could be achieved with the two species working together. Their chat was interrupted by an attack by the Decepticobra alliance. Then, Imhotep Rodimus came to him with a woundedBlaster,and pleaded Ratchet to give him immediate medical attention.Everybody Hates Metroplex

Ratchet later joined the "Rescuebots",an alliance of Autobots who swore to defend what remained of the human race, and combined with them to form the mightyDefensoron the eve of the final battle against the Decepticons.Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12

Ask Vector Prime

InPrimax 185.0 Beta,GalvatronusedDecepto-Packsto enslave humanity, having the construct aZodarmy which he turned against the Autobots before leading the dreadnoughts in a brutal campaign of galactic conquest. The only known Autobot left, Ratchet adopted the moniker of "The Autobot" and, alongside theDreadnoks,snuck aboard Galvatron's flagship as the tyrant was attempting to transfer his bloated, gargantuansparkintoCybertronin order to becomeGrand Galvatron,the quartet killing him in this moment of vulnerability at the cost of their own lives.Ask Vector Prime, 04/06/2015

Beast Wars: Uprising

Ratchet had died some time prior to the 24th century, and theRatchet Memorial HospitalinIaconwas presumably named in his honor.Not All Megatrons

Bumblebeegraphic novels

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Ratchet repairedBumblebeeafter the Autobot scout was wounded in acybertoniumexplosion, and assessed Bumblebee's progress as he ran laps around theArkto break in his new body.Win If You Dare

Star Trek vs. Transformers

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Ratchet was a member of theArkwhen the ship left Cybertron four million years ago; when theArkcrash-landed onEarth,its occupants reactivated in the late 20th century to resume their secret war against the Decepticons until the destructiveEugenics Warsand the subsequent outbreak ofWorld War IIIforced the Autobots to flee the planet aboardFortress Maximus.After decades of travel across the galaxy in search ofenergon,Fortress Maximus was attacked byTrypticonand boarded by the Decepticons, with the subsequent battle sent Fortress Maximus and its occupants—both Autobot and Decepticon—crashing to the barren surface ofCygnus Seven.

The Autobots and their Decepticon combatants remained in stasis for many centuries, until the day thatFederationminers stumbled across theTitan's inert form while prospecting adilithiummineshaft, triggering Fortress Maximus automated repair subroutines and bringing the Cybertronians within his form back to life.Prime's Directive, Part TwoWhile the Decepticons immediately launched an attack on the surface mining colony, with Optimus rolling out to stop them, the other Autobots had only just returned to consciousness whenCaptain Kirkand the crew of theUSS Enterpriseinvestigated, with Jazz—distrustful ofhumansthanks to their time on Earth—taking command of the situation and preemptively trying to blast the humans.Prime's Directive, Part OneRatchet convinced Jazz to stand down, and after Kirk convinced the Autobots of their good intentions and filled them in on the situation the Autobots agreed to protect Cygnus Seven from the Decepticons; though the Decepticons collapsed the mineshaft in an attempt to seal the Autobots in, Ratchet hatched a new plan to bring Fortress Maximus back online and into fighting shape.

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After adjusting Fortress Maximus's internal workings, Ratchet was able to rig up a mechanism so that Kirk could interface with the gigantic Autobot, and from his mind Ratchet was able to glean a memory of the starshipEnterpriseand its schematics. Fortress Maximus was able to reconfigure his body into a Cybertronian-scaled copy of the starship and blast free, and as the other Autobots andStarfleetpersonnel faced off against the Decepticons and theirKlingonallies Ratchet, helped Kirk take command of the living ship in the ensuing battle, eventually getting Kirk to transform the Titan into "Fortress Tiberius."Prime's Directive, Part ThreeDespite Ratchet's best efforts, however, Kirk was unable to prevent Fortress Maximus's own instincts from overriding his own, nearly succumbing to the Autobot's desire for revenge before the human successfully defeated Trypticon. On learning that Starscream had absconded with a load ofdilithiumand planned to conquer theKlingon homeworld,Ratchet reunited with the other Autobots and their Federation allies aboard Fortress Tiberius as they rendezvoused with the realEnterpriseand helped to get the damaged ship back online.Prime's Directive, Part Four

Needing to monitor thebinary bonding,Ratchet remained aboard the Titan, even as his fellows were beamed to the realEnterprise,and clashed withDoctor McCoyon health protocol, before Kirk and Optimus came up with the idea of theCrewbots.Ratchet did not take part in the battle for Kronos, remaining aboard Maximus, where he reunited with his friends as they went off to explore the galaxy.Prime's Directive, Part Five

Mazinger Z versus Transformers

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Ratchet joinedOptimus Primeand several other Autobots as they battled for control of aspace bridge,until a sudden accident pulled them across dimensions and into theJapanof an alternate reality. Upon arriving, the heroes encounteredBaron Ashura,who misled them into supportingDoctor Helland hisIron Mask Armyin their campaign againstKōji Kabuto'sMazinger Zsuper robot. The Autobots joined their new allies when they made an attack on thePhotonic Power Laboratoryand faced off against Mazinger Z, but soon realized that they'd been deceived and turned on their former allies before forming a new alliance with Mazinger Z.

When the Decepticons and theMechanical Beastsmade a second run on the building, Ratchet watched from afar as Optimus Prime rode theJet Scranderinto battle. Eventually, when everyone involved put aside their differences to defeat a Maazinger-empoweredStarscream,the explosion that destroyed Starscream proved powerful enough to open a second portal that transported Ratchet and the other Cybertronians back to their own universe.Mazinger Z versus Transformers

War for Cybertron Trilogycontinuity

War for Cybertron Trilogymarketing material

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During the war for Cybertron, Ratchet's main functions were to rescue and repair. As part of theGround Command Engineering unit,he held the rank of PrivateSiegetoy box/instructionsand/or SpecialistSiegewebpage/toy packaging tray(or maybe he was a Ground Command Special Ops Sergeant[2]). After theTagan Heightsregion was compromised — its high strategic value leading to it sustaining heavy damage in the war — salvage operations by the Autobots were made on its outskirts, with Ratchet taking charge. Their main objective was to search for leftover technology that could be reused.SiegeTeletraan-1 Data Files[3]

After Cybertron fell, the Autobots left their homeworld aboard theArk,traveling through space in pursuit of theAllSpark.Earthrisewebpage[4]When the ship eventually ran low on fuel, required the Autobots to search nearby planets for fuel sources.Teletraan-1detected a source of rich energy on the planetParadron,leading Ratchet on a mission to the planet's surface. There he encountered theParadron Medic,Lifeline,a refugee who fled to Paradron after the war broke out. Reluctant to help him secureEnergondue to his ties to the war, Ratchet proved himself useful in helping injured bots, such asHot House,impressing Lifeline with his dedication to help others as high as her own.Encounter 1: Paradron Medics

Closer than ever to reaching theAllSpark,the Autobots awakened after crash-landing on pre-Ice Age Earth. While battling the Decepticons, both sides were joined by theMaximalsandPredacons,their epic battle changing their combined destinies.

During this period, Ratchet's function was a medic, and hetrans-scannedinto an ambulance. His arc welders and laser scalpels were his powers and weapons, and his core traits were his dedication, gruffness, and compassion. Ratchet's message from the future was that while his patience will be tested, he must carry on.Kingdomwebpage[5]

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Before he was a doctor, Ratchet was one of the most brilliant engineers on Cybertron. He was well known for his ability to put machines back together as well as designing weapons, his fame even reaching as far asCaminus.But when he saw what those weapons did during the war, he gave up engineering and devoted himself to medicine. Embittered by how Optimus Prime had only prolonged the conflict, he established a hidden clinic inside an abandoned theatre where he committed himself to helping anyone in need of his care, regardless of faction, and asked only that his patients pay this kindness forward by helping all the other patients. While searching the ruins ofIacon,Ratchet uncovered the DecepticonImpactorunderneath a huge pile of rubble and took him back to the clinic for repairs.

When the Autobots discovered a disusedspace bridge,Optimus PrimeandWheeljacksought out Ratchet clinic and asked for his help to bring it back online. Ratchet initially refused, believing that this decision would only jeopardize his patients and potentially spread their war to other planets, but eventually pledged his support when Prime informed him that Megatron planned to weaponize the Allspark.Siege episode 3After joining up with the Autobots, Ratchet and Impactor travelled to the spacebridge to try and bring it online; Impactor and the Autobots were able to draw Decepticon fire so that Ratchet could complete his work on the device during a brief lull in Decepticon activity.Siege episode 4

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Ratchet soon brought the bridge back online, andMiragewas able to disguise the installation from anotherSeekerpatrol.Siege episode 5During the final battle for the Allspark, Ratchet was on hand to reactivate the bridge at the right moment—but when Optimus ordered him to activate it, he would've died if not for Impactor deliberately throwing himself intoStarscream's line of fire and sacrificing himself to save his rescuer's life. AsOmega Supremejoined the melee, Ratchet joined Prime and the others as they boarded theArkand flew through the spacebridge to a distant corner of the galaxy.Siege episode 6Though Ratchet had gone,Elita-1's Autobots used his clinic as their new base of operations while resistingShockwave's regime.Earthrise episode 1

After theArkand its crew escapedDeseeuson the planetChaar,Ratchet informed Prime that they'd found the Allspark but lacked theenergonto make the trip. Instead, he proposed travelling to the nearbyNebulonsystem and using the still-active space bridge there to reach the artifact. However, when they arrived and sent a reconnaissance team to investigate, the Autobots found that an abandoned space station had blocked the portal; though Ratchet unsuccessfully tried to establish control over the old outpost,Wheeljackinstead proposed sending an expedition to scuttle the vessel from within.Earthrise episode 3Later, Ratchet took part in the final battle overEarththat ended with both theArkand theNemesiscrash-landing on the primitive planet.Earthrise episode 6

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The Autobots discovered that they weren't the only Cybertronians on prehistoric Earth—theMaximals,a group of Cybertronians from a dystopian alternate future, found theArkfirst, and Ratchet was forced to intervene between Maximal commanderOptimus Primaland Optimus Prime to tend to the still-wounded Autobot leader.Kingdom episode 1Ratchet, Wheeljack, andRhinoxstayed behind to repair the starship and get a fix on the AllSPark's current position.Kingdom episode 2After the heroes recovered the AllSPark, Ratchet and Wheeljack attempted to launch the vessel, but were unable to activate the ship before the Decepticons and their newPredaconused theNemesisto launch a full-scale attack. Although the three struggled to repair the vessel, the day was saved whenTeletraan Ireconfigured their starship into a towering robot form and used this new body to defeat theNemesis.Kingdom episode 5After returning to a lifeless Cybertron, Ratchet took part in the final battle against a time-travellingNemesis PrimeandGalvatronand later watched as the AllSpark returned the planet to life, marking the end of the Autobot-Decepticon war.Kingdom episode 6

2019 IDW continuity

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Ratchet spent time away fromCybertronafter the end of theWar of the Threefold Sparkand performed medical work while touring the colony worlds.The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part OneIn the present day, Ratchet had returned to Cybertron and found work in one ofIacon's medical centres alongsideHoistandFlatline.Escape Part OneIn the days before theGreat War,Ratchet performed an autopsy onBrainstormwhen the scientist was found murdered at hisenergon transmission station,The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Oneand discovered that he had suffered a sharp, piercing attack to the midsection.The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part OneLater, he attended Brainstorm's funeral.The World In Your Eyes Part Four

Some time later, Ratchet performed another autopsy on the youngRubble,the second murder victim in living memory; based on his findings, he determined that the little 'bot had been killed through blunt force trauma and reached the uncomfortable conclusion that two separate murderers were active on Cybertron.The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part OneWhenWindbladehelped uncover aRisebase under theMemorial Crater,she was heavily injured in a blast and brought to Ratchet for repairs. Windblade managed to retrieve a list of probable Rise members, andChromiahad Ratchet compare and contrast the suspects with his findings. There were too many heavyweight 'bots to narrow down Rubble's murderer, but Ratchet believed it was likely thatFrenzy,with his integrated drills, could have been responsible for Brainstorm's death.The Change In Your Nature Part One

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Ratchet's services were continually called upon after an explosion following a stand-off with the Rise at an immersantTitan.Two Risers were killed, two knocked into comas from the blast with their sparks barely flickering, andJavelinofSecurity Operationsin surgery from a head wound.All Fall DownWhen Megatron's Decepticons overthrew theSenateand took over Iacon, Ratchet joined the Autobots and listened toOptimus Primemake his first speech.AwakeningsNot long afterwards, Ratchet was working at the clinic whenGutcruncher's gang of Decepticons arrived to round up any Autobot sympathizers, only for Hoist to chase them away with a swarm ofDiagnostic Drones.Escape Part One

At some point afterwards, Ratchet and most of the other medical workers walked out rather than support the new Decepticon regime and joined the Autobots. While operating out ofPolyhex,Ratchet andLancerlater provided medical assistance forJumpstreamafter a disastrous teleportation experiment.Test Flight IIAs she recovered, Ratchet tried to prevent Perceptor from over-exerting his patient to find out the results of his experiment.Sea of Rust I

As the Decepticons gained ground, Ratchet withdrew toCrystal City,where he helped treat an injuredArceewhen she returned from Iacon.A Dust of CrystalsWhen the Decepticons overran the city, Ratchet and the other remaining Autobots retreated toDarkmountand launched every remaining spaceship they could muster, and Ratchet joined his compatriots aboard theirArkto hear Optimus Prime's latest speech.Fate of Cybertron

Transformers vs. the Terminator

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Ratchet was one of the AutobotsOptimus PrimeandBumblebeereactivated to help get the rest of theArk's Autobot crew in fighting shape. He andWheeljackdid what they could to help the damaged Autobots until theT-800turned the Autobot's own armory against them and remotely destroyed theArkfrom afar.Enemy of My Enemy Part Three

My Little Pony/Transformers

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Ratchet was repairingSludgewhen he witnessedKing Sombraattack.The Magic of CybertronHe later paired up withRarityas they pursued a group of enslaved Transformers. Their attempt to capture one as a test subject led to the capture of the still free-willedKnock Out,who was taking advantage of the situation to steal some accoutrements for himself. An annoyed Ratchet planted a "bomb" on Knock Out and warned that he'd detonate it if the Decepticon didn't help them. After tracking Sombra's minions to an energon spring, the group launched an impromptu attack on Sombra's forces. Ratchet used the distraction to prepare his equipment, but was interrupted by Knock Out taking some of it to use onBreakdownin an attempt to free him. Set upon by the possessed bots, Ratchet expressed scorn at the idea of "friendship energy" being the solution, only for Rarity to remind him that it worked against Sombra once before. Asking if she can do it again, he fitted a device to her head which allowed her to channel her magic and Knock Out's emotions, successfully freeing the Transformers present from Sombra's control. As he admitted that he had only put a tracking device on Knock Out, Ratchet wondered if Wheeljack could build upon the principle, unaware that Sombra had witnessed the entire event.The Beauty of Cybertron

Ratchet later worked with Shockwave and Wheeljack to construct a set of transforming, emotion-powered exo-suits for their pony companions. In the final battle against a Sombra-controlledScorponok,he wieldedFluttershyas a shield.Finale

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Ratchet was one of the AutobotsGigawattandMarty McFlypre-emptively reactivated in 1984 to prevent a time-travellingRumblefrom altering history.Transformers/Back to the Future issue 4

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Ratchet was the medical officer and search and rescue specialist of Optimus Prime's team. Just over 20 feet tall in robot mode, he was equipped with medical tools and sensors, and took the Earth altmode of a fire department rescue vehicle.

One night on Earth, Ratchet and the other Autobots visited a drive-in theater inIdaho.History of the Transformers

Energon Universe

Ratchet was one of numerous Autobots lying dormant in theArkwhenJetfirearrived and tried to useTeletraan Oneto rouse his brethren starting withStarscream,unaware of thewarthat had split their species into Autobots and Decepticons. Once Starscream was revived and repaired, the Decepticon tried to murder the still-slumbering Autobots, only to be held back, first by Jetfire, then by a newly revivedOptimus Prime.It was into this turmoil that Ratchet was revived, prompting the medic to leap to Prime's assistance with a kick to Starscream's head.

Unfortunately for the Autobots,Skywarpwas next to revive, and the two Decepticons broughtSoundwavebefore Teletraan One so that he could be revived next. Realizing that they would soon be outnumbered, Prime opted to retreat, ordering Ratchet to load as many dormant Autobots as he could into hisCombat Deckwhile he kept the Decepticons busy. As he was busy complying with this order, Ratchet could only look on as Prime took the brunt of a missile salvo from Soundwave. As Optimus shot Teletraan One to prevent any more Decepticons from reviving, Ratchet completed the loading, and he and Prime transformed into their new Earth-basedalternate modesand fled theArk.

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While making their getaway, Ratchet was surprised to see twoorganic creaturesSpikeandCarly– in Prime's cab. But before Ratchet could inquire further, the two Autobots had to dodge shots from Starscream and Skywarp. Luckily, Jetfire leapt to their defence, but incurred severe wounds in the process. The energy-deprived Decepticons were forced to abandon their pursuit.

As the Autobots hid out in an abandoned quarry, Optimus tried to use theMatrix of Leadershipto heal the stricken Jetfire, but Ratchet informed him that not even the Matrix could stop the inevitable, and a remorseful Jetfire succumbed to his wounds.Transformers #1

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With the raw materials in the quarry and the last of their stored energy, Ratchet used Prime's Combat Deck to reviveCliffjumper,but without more energy, he couldn't revive anyone else. Ratchet also shot down the possibilities of using the Matrix, saying Prime's life was too valuable to risk, and of pooling the leftover Energon inside Cliffjumper and himself. When the Decepticons attacked a nearby power plant, Optimus told Ratchet that it was now his duty to defend Earth from the Decepticons before ordering Cliffjumper to stay behind and protect Ratchet and the other Autobots.Transformers #2

Later, as Ratchet was working on a dormantWheeljack,he received a call from Optimus; Spike had been injured and they needed help! The communication cut out, and Ratchet apologized to Wheeljack as he moved to revive an Autobot with firepower:Jazz.Ratchet, towing the Combat Deck, and Jazz arrived at the local hospital just in time for Jazz to turn the tables against the Decepticons, prompting their retreat.

Ratchet watched on as (against his advice) Optimus used the Matrix to restore power to the hospital. Ratchet repaired the generator and then began to argue with Optimus over the leader's use of the last of the Matrix's energy, explaining that draining the Matrix also drained Prime's lifeforce, and he could have used the Matrix to repair himself instead. Optimus rebutted this, claiming he used it in service of innocent lives, but Ratchet countered by saying the humans were not innocent, pointing to Spike's injuries as proof. The conversation was interrupted when Jazz collapsed, Ratchet explaining that even though he had pooled all the Autobots' remaining Energon, it had not been enough to sustain him.

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As Optimus held Jazz, Ratchet told him the Autobots had to start thinking of themselves or risk Decepticon victory. When Optimus reaffirmed that humans were worth saving, Ratchet reminded him of their lack of Energon before diverting his attention to the potential advantage he had brought along in the Combat Deck: thefusion cannon-wielding arm ofMegatron.Optimus initially refused, but Ratchet urged him, saying there was no other choice. It was then that Spike's fatherSparkyapproached the two and said he might have a solution to the Autobots' energy problem, which along with Ratchet's urging, prompted Optimus to change his mind and use Megatron's arm.Transformers #4

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Sparky's idea turned out to be using a human-built dam coupled with a jerry-rigged turbine to generate the energy the Autobots needed. To help build the turbine, Ratchet revived Wheeljack, but due to the energy shortage, he rebuilt only the engineer's top half and positioned him on a mechanical pedestal. The operation succeeded, and to start, the Autobots revived Ratchet's old friendArcee.The two were happy to see each other again, but their reunion was short-lived, as Arcee immediately had to tackle Ratchet out of the way of a Decepticon bombardment. He and Arcee then rushed to get Jazz back up and running – for good this time. They then saw Carly falling to her doom, but thankfully Arcee was able to catch her in time. In the end, Ratchet was able to get Jazz revived, but the turbine was damaged in the battle.

Optimus then ordered a counteroffensive to retake theArk.Just as they approached the starship, an explosion rocked Ratchet off his wheels, and the medic could only look on asLong Haulrammed Optimus Prime aside. Before he could rush to his leader's aid however, Ratchet took an excavator bucket to the thigh fromScavengerand watched as the newly revivedConstructiconsformedDevastator.Transformers #5

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Ratchet and the other Autobots then made a retreat for theArk,before watching in terror as Devastator slammed Optimus against the starship. Having to get in the ship unassisted he crawled as fast as he could, but he wasn't fast enough, as Devastator grabbed a hold of his leg he barked at Jazz to close the ship's door, severing his leg. He then started tending to Optimus' wounds realizing the Prime was out of time, he could only sit there and watch as the Autobot leader gave up the Matrix. Ratchet then questioned what Sparky was about to do, he could only watch as the man entered the Matrix and the Autobot leader was restored.Transformers #6

Following the battle for theArk,Wheeljack repaired Ratchet's legs manually, as the Teletraan One-embedded Skywarp locked the Autobots out of the computer's repair functions. The medic accompanied Optimus to visit a recovering Spike, although the boy was reticent to speak to the Autobot leader. On the drive back, he attempted to console Prime regarding Sparky's fate, only to watch Optimus veer off the road due to visions of a baby Spike. Upon their return to theArk,Ratchet watched as Optimus revealed his plan to find the Decepticons.Transformers #7And so, Ratchet was able to repair Jetfire, but there was only enough of his spark remaining that he would be blinded, trapped in vehicle mode, and unable to move by himself.

Later, when renewed Decepticon activity was detected, Ratchet joined Prime, Cliffjumper, and Jazz in flying aboard Jetfire to the scene.Transformers #8However, no sooner had they arrived than an energy pulse sent Jetfire crashing and all of the Autobots were thrown clear. Ratchet saw the newly arrivedShockwaveapproach Cliffjumper and prepare to shoot him. Ratchet promptly jumped and took the shot meant for the Mini Vehicle, blowing a massive hole in his chest. Ratchet's sacrifice would only set Cliffjumper up for an even worse fate, as he and Jazz would later be dragged away to be used in painful experimentation by Shockwave.Transformers #9News of his death hit Wheeljack particularly hard.Transformers #10

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Commercial appearances

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Ratchet helped fend offAstrotrainalongside his fellow Autobots.Triple Changers and Perceptor commercial Ratchet was part of an epic battle in a desert against the Decepticons. He drove alongside Optimus and Bumblebee while the Autobots dodged weapons-fire from Starscream overhead.KRE-O TRANSFORMERS teaser trailer

Games

Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons

When Optimus embarked on his mission to rescue the Autobots'Minicartroops from the Decepticons, Ratchet could come to his aid when Optimus was broken down.Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game

The Transformers(PS2)

Voice actor:Jack Merluzzi(English)

Autobot story

Ratchet was available as a playable character in the Autobot campaign during the second playthrough.

Decepticon story

During the search for theJewel of Mystery,the Decepticons needed a key to proceed through the ruins. While searching forChromedomeand the key, they came across Ratchet. Ratchet delayed the Decepticons for a short time before they continued their pursuit of Chromedome.The Transformers

Transformers G1: Awakening

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Ratchet was among the Autobots who leftCybertronaboard theArk,and spent four million years in stasis after it was shot down overEarthby the Decepticons. He was among the first of the Autobots to recover, and sent Bumblebee on a series of energy gathering missions while he attempted to repair Optimus and the others. Ratchet worried about involving thehumansin their war, but Optimus awoke in time to announce they had no choice. During a battle atDyson Dam,the Autobots capturedJetfire,whom Ratchet repaired after it turned out Jetfire wasn't a Decepticon after all. Discovering that the Decepticons had built aspace bridge,the Autobots used it to return to Cybertron, onto to find that their home world had been conquered byShockwaveduring their four million year nap.

By rewiring the circuitry in his embedded tool set, Ratchet was able to free himself andBumblebeeand the pair liberated Optimus andMetroplexbefore the Autobot team retreated back to Earth. They arrived back in time to helpGrimlockin battle against the Decepticons. When the Autobots detected a distress call, Ratchet thought it might be Grimlock, but as it turned out, it was a trap. They managed to survive that, and hurried back to the Ark, where they had to repel a Decepticon assault on their ship.Transformers G1: Awakening

Kre-O Transformers Konquest

The Autobots' peaceful day inKreopoliswas shattered when the city was bombarded by the Decepticons, and a number of Autobots including Ratchet were shattered into their component blocks. As Ratchet's pieces rained from the sky, they were caught by Optimus Prime'sKreon,and the Autobot medic was soon reassembled. Ratchet subsequently dropped Prime off back at the battlefield so he could catch other Autobots.Kre-O Transformers Konquest

Prime Defence

Ratchet's Kreon helped Optimus Prime defend Earth by periodically appearing on a highway to repair his shields.Prime Defence

Kreon Chaos

Ratchet would aid his fellow Autobots in their mission to retrieve the Optimus Prime Kre-O kit parts held within the Decepticons' headquarters by fixing sabotaged computer terminals. Once repaired, Bumblebee could hack into said terminals to grant them further access into enemy territory. The Autobots eventually managed to make it into the enemy's base, and retrieved the kit parts. Ratchet then assembled the kit into a colossal Optimus Prime.Kreon Chaos


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"Earth" and "Moon" stages

Bot Shots Battle Game!

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Ratchet participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself!Bot Shots Battle Game!

Transformers Legends

When Megatron challenged Optimus Prime to a duel, Ratchet was one of the few Autobots left at HQ to defend it from an attack by theConstructicons.He joinedIronhide,Wheeljack,andBrawnin mounting a defense, but they were no match for the Decepticon team.Heavy Metal War - Part 1During a Decepticon attack on a major human city, Ratchet,Inferno,and theProtectobotslaunched rescue operations. Unfortunately their efforts were hampered byThundercrackerandDirge,who unleashed all manner of sonic attacks on them.To the RescueHe was among the Autobots affected by Megatron's sabotage of the Autobotrecharging chamber,and on Megatron's orders attackedRutter Military Base.He and the other Autobots were returned to normal bySparkplug'sattitude exchanger.Attack of the Autobots

Ratchet went missing, and somehow became fused to Megatron. The other Autobots located him in inter-dimensional space, where he had come under attack by a time-displacedGalvatron.The Autobots were able to rescue him, taking him back to their base where he was successfully separated from Megatron.Savage Circle

After Optimus Prime's defeat at the hand of Megatron, Ratchet was involved in the skirmishes in Autobot city that ensued.The Omega Corps

Angry Birds Transformers

Ratchet appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by Terence. He also comes in aSpecialist version.Angry Birds Transformers

Transformers: Battle Tactics

Ratchet participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Uncommon characters that could be recruited for 20 units of Cybermetal, and 8 units of Transmetal.Transformers: Battle Tactics

Transformers: Frontiers


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Never talk to Ratchet about problems, for him it's all solutions. If it's broken, he'll remake it. If it's a battlefield wound he'll patch and repair it. It's this comforting repair bay manner that puts those he treats at ease, and a deft, gentle touch with the laser scalpel doesn't hurt either. All of which belies his otherwise gruff, somewhat outspoken manner, and Ratchet's one of the few Autobots that Optimus Prime tolerates any backtalk from... mostly.Ratchet bio

When Ratchet first arrived, Melody asked who the new guy was, and he introduced himself, while Blaster stated he definitely had his work cut out for him. He was then asked to get his repair kit ready when they came across three Decepticon bases. He advised the other Autobots not to get hit too much.Power Play Campaign

  • Class:Medic
  • Lowest Star Rating:1 star
  • Weapons:Ratchet heals other Autobots with his healing beam. If there's no one on the battlefield, he'll just use a standard SMG gun.
  • Ability: Healing Grenade- Launches a grenade that recovers health to all Autobots in a large area over 5 seconds.
    • Cost:4 ability points +2 for reuses.

Ratchet at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki

Transformers Online(2017 video game)

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Ratchet is one of the oldest members of the Autobots. This was evident in a chipped corner of his helm, a reminder of the Cybertronian civil war. As a skilled medic, Ratchet was praised for his charisma and positive attitude towards others. When Ratchet comes to mind, he is first perceived as a comedian who's able to describe things in an interesting manner. To any Autobots, he is both their friend and medic. As long as his iron will lives on, Ratchet's performance on the battlefield will always be exceptional.

In battle, Ratchet wielded the "Sapphire Scalpel"buzzsaw and the"Toxic Syringe".His active skill is" Vital Linkup ":

  • Vital Linkup— Ratchet tethers himself to a nearby ally, conjoining his health with his ally's. Any damage taken by said ally will also be dealt onto Ratchet. Meanwhile, the tether heals both parties at a rate of 80 HP per second.Transformers Online[6]

Transformers: Forged to Fight

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Ratchet was one of the Autobots pulled fromhis universeby theQuintessonsand forced to fight. He eventually joins theCommander.There are at least a few of him running around! As a Tech bot, He Shocks enemies with his blasters, and performs Self-Diagnostics to repair himself when low on health, and sometimes automatically when hit with a single strong attack.Transformers: Forged to Fight

Ratchet eventually joined the Quintesson ranks, saying that their technology was much more advanced than their own "primitive" technology. He had some sense knocked into him by the Commander. He spent much of the rest of his time repairing others.

He developed a "mind device" that was stolen by Grimlock.


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Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive

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Ratchet took part in a series of attacks against multiple Decepticon bases, destroying them and defeating all enemies in the process. 500 Armor, 500 Blaster Strength, Score x2, Coins x2, Blaster Speed: SlowTransformers: Bumblebee Overdrive

Transformers Roleplaying Game

Ratchet was the Autobot's chief medic—although the stressful nature of wartime left him under constant pressure, Ratchet was a determined fighter and always willing to help his comrades.Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook

Ratchet was transported to theApexwhen the evilLord MindWaveZmerged many realities together into one chaotic realm. Along withCover GirlandT.J. Johnson,the three assisted a group of heroes as they battled Lord MindWaveZ and attempted to restore their worlds to normal.Worlds Collide: Battle for the Multiverse

Toys

Main article:Ratchet (G1)/toys

Merchandise

Notes

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  • Bob Budianskyhas said that he named Ratchet after the less-friendly medicNurse RatchedfromOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
  • Ratchet never really showed his party animal spirit in Marvel, outside of the start of "Warrior School". Budiansky gives two answers for why: "1) in the comic book stories, he always found himself in situations too serious to allow his party personality to emerge. 2) I screwed up and forgot I had written that as part of his profile. I prefer to go with answer number 1."[7]
  • In the Shout! Factory Matrix of Leadership Special Edition DVD set, an interview with Bob Budiansky features close-ups of his original character notes for several characters, Ratchet being one of them. Oddly, his handwritten notes refer to Ratchet as "her" and the Autobots' "go-to gal" for repairs. While this obviously was not the final direction the character took, it is an oddcoincidence... and a fact that makes the early nicknames"Cool Hand Lube"and"Greasefinger"even more embarrassing.[8]
  • In adifferentgender-related coincidence, the FrenchDiaclonerelease of Ratchet, "Ambulance", was referred to as female in one ofJoustra'spack-in minicomics.
  • The colors of Ratchet's helmet differ depending on the medium... and sometimes within the same medium: Theoriginal Sunbow cartoongave him a white helmet with a black crest, whereas theMarvel comicgave him a red helmet with a white crest. TheBotCon 2005exclusive figure was the first Ratchet toy with an actual head, and itfollowed the cartoon coloringfor the helmet (although the crest ended upsilverrather than black). Since then, pretty much every toy ever put out byTakaraTomyhas followed the cartoon coloring for the helmet, whereas a lot of Hasbro's toys as well as numerous video games have opted for a "hybrid" cartoon/Marvel comic version (or an "inverted Marvel" version), a white helmet with aredcrest. (TheBotCon 2016customization class figure offered all three versions as part of different possible Ratchet decos.) TheDreamwave continuityfeatured the "Marvel" colors for the helmet for stories set in the distant past (such as theWar Withintitles), while stories set in the then-present day depicted the helmet in "cartoon" colors.The first IDW universelong favoured the "Marvel" colors for the helmet, although the "cartoon" colors as well as the modern-day "Hasbro toy" colors occasionally slip in by mistake, sometimes even alternating within the same issue (and are then sometimes fixed for the trade paperback collection); and it was reversed towards the end of the continuity. Thesecond IDW continuity(and indeed most contemporary media like theWar for Cybertroncartoon and several IDW crossover miniseries) go with a Sunbow-accurate white helmet, though the colour of the chevron can vary depending on the artist. Another weird one-off version, a red helmet with aredcrest, appears in the storybookThe Great Car Rally.
  • Speaking of colors: The Hall of Fame banner that was outside the Pasadena Civic Auditorium duringBotCon 2011depicted Ratchet with inverted shoulder colors. While ostensibly done to avoid the legal wrath of the Red Cross organization, it suggests that Ratchet has suddenly become Christian and/or decided to align himself with Switzerland.
  • While Ratchet has atoy-accuratehead design in theWar for Cybertron Trilogycartoon, the rest of his body is just a redressing ofIronhide's model, as evident by the lack of the remolded details thatthe toyreceived.

Foreign names

  • Japanese:Ratchet(ラチェットRachetto)
  • Czech:Zdravotník(Paramedic)
  • French:Mécano(Canada)
  • Hungarian:Racsni
  • Italian:Doc
  • Mandarin:Zhìlúnjī(Taiwan, chế luân cơ, "Ratchet" ),Jiùhùchē(China, cứu hộ xa, "Ambulance" )
  • Portuguese:Alavanca(Portugal comics),Trinco(Brazil comics, "Lock" )
  • Russian:Khrapovik(cartoon, Храповик, "Ratchet" )

References

  1. In the alternate timeline featured inG.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II#3and in a4 June 2015 entryof theAsk Vector PrimeFacebook page.
  2. The bio for Ratchet on theSiegewebpagemistakenly uses an image ofMirage's Ground Command Special Ops Sergeant insignia. The accompanying text refers to him as a Ground Command Engineering Specialist.
  3. Siegewebsite
  4. Earthrisewebsite
  5. Kingdomwebpage
  6. Ratchet on the Transformers Online website
  7. Budiansky interview at Metal Machine
  8. Nicknames in profiles published inThe Transformers Comics Magazine.
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