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X-Gunner

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The name or term "Gunner" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, seeGunner (disambiguation).
X-Gunner is aDecepticonCyberjetfrom theRobotmastersportion of theGeneration 1continuity family.
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X-Gunner give it to ya!

X-Gunner(イクスガンナーIkusuganā)[1]is one obsessed dude. He's obsessed with combat. He's obsessed with being the verybestin combat. As such, he's obsessed with constantly upgrading his body and weapon systems. And to that end, he has become obsessed with his oldAutobotCyberjetcomrade,Delta Seeker.X-Gunner longs to smash Delta into the ground and wrench his "Gauntlet Frame" missile launcher from the Autobot's arm socket, using it to upgrade his own Gauntlet Frame.[2]

There can be only one.

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Fiction

Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity

Robotmasterscomic

X-Gunner aidedBeast MegatronandSidewaysin taking off with a large amount ofsolitariumafter theAutobotswere caught in a trap.Defend the Solitarium!Later, withStarscreamandWingstun,X-Gunner challenged anAutobotpatrol to a flying race after noticing his old comradeDelta Seeker.X-Gunner was close to winning, but victory was snatched byR-Blade.The former Autobot flew away in shame.Through Sea and Sky: The World's Fastest Race

Metrowars

X-Gunner was amongStraxus's forces stationed aboard the mightyMetrotitan.He was part of the assault on the weakenedScramble City,and in the heat of battle, was finally able to take Delta Seeker's special Gauntlet Frame arm, though Delta survived the encounter otherwise intact. Though he scored a personal victory in the fight, X-Gunner was ultimately forced to retreat when the partially-rebuilt—and severely upsized—Metroplex entered the fray and blasted the crap out of Metrotitan.Metrowars

Robotmasters3D diorama comic

X-Gunner manned a secret Decepticon base at Space Point X that appeared to be just an ordinary artificial satellite orbitingEarth.WhenDelta Seekercame snooping around, X-Gunner emerged from the satellite and shot out some of his new homing missiles. However, X-Gunner was hoist by his own petard when Delta Seeker fooled the missiles into colliding with the base, destroying it.Robotmasters Vol. 6

2005 IDW continuity

X-Gunner fought Delta Seeker in the skies ofJunkionduring theBattle of Junkion.A Lonely Pillar on the Plain

Toys

Robotmasters

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I used to be a gunner.
  • Delta Seeker vs. X-Gunner(Two-pack,2004)
  • ID number:RM-20
  • Accessories:2 missiles
Part of the fifth wave of Takara'sRobotmasterstoys, X-Gunner is aredecoof theGeneration 2CyberjetSpace Case,transforming into a forward-swept-wing fighter jet resembling aSukhoi Su-47Berkut. In both modes, he has a pressure-launch missile launcher. Unlike the other Cyberjet molds, he actually has two "normal" robot mode hands, rather than his whole right forearm being taken up with the "Gauntlet Frame" launcher.
He was available only in a two-pack with the AutobotDelta Seeker.
Generation 2mold:Space Case
  • Hasbro:
  • Takara:

References

  1. The "X" in X-Gunner's name is pronounced /iks/ (as in Dutch and other languages, represented by イクスikusuin Japanese characters) instead of English /eks/ (usually represented in Japanese characters as エックスekkusu).
  2. RobotmastersX-Gunner bio
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