Star Dasher

Star Dasher is aStar Seekerfrom theGeneration 1continuity family.

Star Dasheris a 'bot with issues. If he has a job, he'll do it, and probably do it pretty well, but he has a need for stimulation. Something, anything to take the edge off, and can often be found indulging inNightmare Fuel,or whatever he can get his hands on. If that happens, he'll be no use to anyone. Or if there's no substances around, he'll probably do something reckless just to relieve his boredom, like fire death-balls at asteroids. Of course, there's no denying his loyalty. In fact, sometimes Star Dasher can be a littletooloyal, y'know?

Star Dasher'strobulum-laced armor makes him a tough customer, strong enough to withstand anInferno Creature's fangs. His train mode can go a whole 350 mph, and his shuttle mode can go atleast18,000 mph in orbit, and possibly further, though Star Dasher's never tested it further. In battle, he wields the formidable "Tech Wrecker"gun, and while he's not much for brawling,Cannonball's taught him a fewtekkaidomoves he can put to good use. Just... keep him away from theengex.

Fiction

Wings Universe

Star Dasher was so loyal to the captain that the rest of the pirate crew began to consider him an untrustworthy sycophant. His life met an unhappy end.

Later, Star Dasher was the subject of some ofThunderlane's stories about former Star Seekers. Star Dasher remindedTornadoofBrimstone.Tornado - Decepticon Saboteur, 27 April 2014

Beast Wars: Uprising

Star Dasher was once aDecepticon,but when thehumansmade sure theGreat Warcame to a sudden and definitive end, he was so disgusted he quit, joining up withCannonballthe 3rd and the Star Seekers. Star Dasher proved loyal, though he threw himself into any attempt to forget the war, indulging inNightmare Fuel.Despite this, his record remained good, something Star Dasher took pride in.

Sadly, his pirate career came to an end shortly afterThe Nebulonjoined them. A pair ofHeadmastermercenaries attacked them. Overpowered, the Star Seekers were dragged back toCybertron,where Star Dasher was forced to serve as transport. His bitterness reaching new heights, he began taking tremendous risks on his job. Eventually, during theGrand Uprising,he was captured by theResistance,who lobotomized him. Part of him welcomed this.

Six years into the Uprising, theStar Dasherserved asCheetorandPreditron's transport toProximax.Safe SpacesSoon after, it was used to flee Proximax and get the word out about the nascentVehicon Apocalypse.Derailment

Toys

Platinum Edition

It's amazing what a simple repurpose can do...

• Decepticon Triple Changers(Platinum Edition, 2015)
  • Accessories:"Ionic Displacer Rifle"

Part of aPlatinum Editiontwo-pack withBlitzwingreleased under theGenerationsline, this reissue of Astrotrain features an unprecedented orange, white, and blue color scheme. The exact inspiration for this deco is unknown, with the currently prevalent theory being that it is an homage toVictoryMachtackle's colors.

ThePlatinum Editionduo of Blitzwing and Astrotrain was repurposed inBeast Wars: Uprisingcontinuity asFever Dreamand Star Dasher.

Notes

• The name "Star Dasher" was previously used by Hasbro for aMy Little PonyGeneration 3 character.