#leader-1

[sparkleresthold]

Those bots sure go

[galaxyforu]

leader-1 save me... if u can hear me save me leader-1...

bonus doodle under cut

[thelastgherkin]

Generations Selects Go-Bot Guardians 3-Pack Go-Bot Pathfinder (Legacy United)

Eager young space cadet!

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[tiny-tf-faces]

*gives you some leader-1s because he's a good boy who's only following orders

Thank you! I was about to go scroll through discord screenshots again, but here you are saving me from slow laptop horrors!

[aecholapis]

Leader-1 has a few choice words to say to Megatron

Original panel under the cut

[ang-900]

A Basic Summary of the GoBots Characters

Nick Burns

Scooter's sidekick

Matt Hunter

Basic

Attractive Hollywood lead

A.J. Foster

Squid hair

The best human character

Last Engineer

Ugly outfit, but he's a good guy

Grandpa energy

Master Renegade

Ugly

Created original renegade movement

So much of a loser none of the renegades like this guy

Thought he could pull a fast one, but ultimately fails as he should

Path Finder

A girl

Slenderman face

Sparky

The useful one

Has a head even more q-tip shaped than Leader-1

Neck and head attachment create weird optical illusion

Smallfoot

Looks like Scooter's girlfriend

Lenny face

Fitor

If Starscream were actually loyal to Megatron

The favourite

Scooter

Friend-shaped

Feels like he wants to be what Bumblebee is to Optimus

Is like Penny from Inspector Gadget to the Gobots. Cy-Kill has yet to realize Scooter's the problem

Has a savage side that comes out of nowhere

Weirdly biased against humans

Cop-Tur

Is the third wheel

Dumbass

Gets told to shut his trap every time he tries to make a good point

Turbo

Talks like Ironhide

Says "wawww~" at the beginning of nearly every sentence

Crasher

Iconic laugh

Unapologetically evil

Is Cy-Kill's favourite when Fitor's not there

"Holy shit she's ugly as hell!" -My dad, 2023

Leader-1

Should partake in the next bald guy tournament

Lost his half of a BFF charm

Cy-Kill

Is a magical girl

He still keeps his half of a BFF charm with Leader-1

Is evil because he's a beta male (no, I'm not kidding)

[ryanmoody]

Transformers/Go-Bot fusion by GuidoGuidi

[gurumog]

Challenge of the Gobots (1984-1985) Episode 51 - The Third Column Hanna-Barbera Productions

[onedegreeofsoniccomics]

Transformers Armada (UK) #9: "Dawn of Destruction!"

Writer: Simon Furman

Pencils: Andrew Wildman

Inks: Stephen Baskerville

Colors: Nigel Dobbyn

Letters: Neil Porter

[thelastdiamondpiratealchemist]

Challenge of the GoBots: Guardians headcanons.

The Guardians, have something in common with their human companions.

They get songs, jingles, or random television/movie moments that live rent-free in their heads.

But they all react a little differently from each other.

Leader-1 would be a little annoyed hearing the familiar Disney song in his head. He would try to refocus his thoughts into something else.

A rhythmic, almost hypnotic melody had infiltrated Leader-1's processor. It was the opening riff of "Friend Like Me" from Aladdin, a song that jarred with his usual focus on battle strategies and tactical maneuvers. The thought of a flamboyant genie offering wishes was anathema to his logical mind. He attempted to drown it out with the usual strategic calculations, troop movements, and potential Renegade threats.

Yet, with every strategic dismissal, the song would sneak back in, a jarring reminder of carefree days before the war. A deep sigh, a physical impossibility for a GoBot, escaped his vents. Perhaps, he admitted to himself, a little dose of unexpected melody wouldn't hurt his focus. After all, even the most stoic leader needed a moment of levity now and then. He focused on the underlying beat, transforming it into a mental drumroll for his next daring mission plan. The "Friend Like Me" melody, once an annoyance, became an unexpected source of inspiration.

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Unlike the others, Turbo wasn't having it. The chipper tones of "Be Our Guest" grated on his circuits with every repetition. He, the fastest Guardian, craved the quiet solitude of deep space, not the cacophony of a bustling restaurant. The song became a personal torment, its forced cheer a constant reminder of the confinement of their base. He tried blasting heavy metal through his audio receptors, hoping to drown out the sugary melody, but the nonsensical lyrics only served to further muddle his thoughts. Turbo paced the room, his engine growling in frustration, yearning for the open expanse of space where he could scream into the void without the soundtrack of a never-ending banquet.

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Scooter: The melody thrummed through Scooter's circuits, an irresistible earworm that had him humming along with every action. He'd tap his wrench to the beat while tinkering, dodge training punches with a flourish, and even burst into a slightly off-key rendition during patrol briefings (earning him a withering glare from Leader-1). The only problem? Scooter couldn't remember where he first heard the song. It felt familiar, like a long-lost friend, but the source remained a fuzzy memory. He pestered Leader-1 with questions ("Was it during that mission on Zeron? Maybe it's a secret Renegade anthem?") but the stoic leader just shook his head, defeated by Scooter's boundless enthusiasm. Undeterred, Scooter continued his crusade, humming his way through every mission, hoping a spark of memory would ignite and reveal the song's origin.

(The song was "Let it Go." From "Frozen")

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Smallfoot: Patrol duty was usually a time for quiet reflection for Smallfoot. Gliding through the metallic corridors of the Guardian base, her keen eyes scanned for any potential security breaches. Suddenly, a high-pitched, warbling sound pierced the usual hum of machinery. It was Scooter, butchering the melody of "Let It Go" at the top of his lungs while polishing his tools. The unexpected assault on her senses made Smallfoot wince. This wasn't the peaceful patrol she'd envisioned. Instead of Mary Poppins' soothing tones, a different Disney classic began to play in her head – "Cruella De Vil" from 101 Dalmatians. A wry smile touched her lips. Scooter's enthusiasm, while endearing, could be a bit… much.

She envisioned him as a manic Cruella, gleefully smoking her cigarette, instead of having an obsession with fur coats. The image brought a much-needed spark of humor to the otherwise mundane patrol, and Smallfoot found herself humming a subdued version of the villain's theme song, a private joke between her and the oblivious Scooter.

Matt: Matt, ever the pragmatist, found Scooter's relentless humming of "Let It Go" to be a source of amusement, albeit a low-key one. He'd occasionally raise an eyebrow or give a dry quip like, "Sounds like someone's got a princess stuck in their circuits," but mostly let Scooter be. Secretly, he found the wide-eyed joy radiating from his friend to be a refreshing change from the usual seriousness of their battles.

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Aj: The most level-headed of the human trio, noticed the subtle shift in Smallfoot's demeanor during their patrol. Smallfoot, usually focused and meticulous, seemed a touch… distracted. A knowing smile played on Aj's lips as she caught Smallfoot humming a suspiciously familiar tune. When their eyes met, Smallfoot winked, a silent acknowledgment of their shared amusement at Scooter's oblivious enthusiasm. Aj simply shook her head, a silent promise to keep Smallfoot's secret weapon (Cruella De Vil) under wraps.

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Nick: Turbo's predicament was a source of endless amusement for Nick. He'd approach Turbo with a mock frown, "Feeling a little less 'Be Our Guest' today, are we?" Turbo, already at his wit's end, would growl in response, only fueling Nick's teasing. One day, Nick, unable to resist, snuck a recording of "Be Our Guest" onto the base's PA system. The saccharine melody filled every corner, causing Turbo to whirl around in frustration, glaring daggers at Nick, who doubled over in laughter. Despite the annoyance, a small part of Turbo couldn't help but admire Nick's mischievous spirit. Maybe, just maybe, a little payback would be in order once the song curse lifted.

[grimlock]

cykill and leader-1 had a divorce in like, the 90's and had to separate their beanie baby collection cykill regrets getting scooter as his lawyer

[sparkleresthold]

I read Tom Scioli's Gobots comic a while back and it was great! I loved how both Cy-kill and Leader-1 are absolutely horrible and unhinged 🥰

[askvectorprime]

What is the origin of the Autobot combiner known as Tonkanator? Why do its components all have such similar names among each other and the ones that form Devastator? Are they Autobot clones of them made through experiments?

Dear Tonka Tough Guy,

Although the Gobots successfully saved their home reality and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity, not all the inhabitants of Gobotron were happy with this new status quo. Soon enough, the dastardly Master Renegade escaped captivity on New Earth and soon returned to his old tricks. In time, he made contact with Zero, newly-appointed leader of a small group of fanatics who’d renounced Cy-Kill after the Renegade leader abandoned his evil ways and set up a new base of operations, working out of Magmar’s abandoned fortress on Quartex.

Armed with some unique Cybertronian schematics purloined from a distant dimension, samples of cybernucleic acid, and whatever resources they could gather, the group set about creating six new Gobots—fusions of Transformer and Gobot technology, these entirely mechanical super lifeforms possessed hand blasters and the ability to fly, but their positronic brains were sustained by an artificially-induced “spark” of life. These six Renegades—modest Motor Load, put-upon Mega Hauler, destructive Mega Dozer, manic Motormix, insecure Power Digger, and the stuck-up Skyhook—inherited much from their genetic templates, including the ability to combine into a mighty, if dim-witted, form.

Zero’s Neo-Renegades attacked the Guardians during a routine goodwill mission on Quartex. The towering Tonkanator easily outpowered Leader-1’s Courageous combiner, and neither Puzzler nor Fossilsaurus could match Tonkanator’s unbridled fury. With no other options, Leader-1 and Cy-Kill were forced into an undignified retreat to lick their wounds. Fortunately, an unexpected ally presented himself: Steamer, an ex-Renegade with a construction vehicle alternate mode, believed that he could infiltrate Zero’s temporary headquarters and turn the Tonkanator Six against their creators—if nothing else, he could repay the debt that he himself owed Leader-1 and his allies when they helped him escape the Renegades. Leader-1 agreed, doubtfully, and sent Steamer on to try and reason with Motor Load and his minions. Although Motor Load initially doubted Steamer’s message of goodwill, Zero quickly realized the true nature of Leader-1’s plan and took Steamer prisoner.

Suspended over a boiling vat of molten magma, Zero and his followers broadcast a message to Leader-1, warning him that he had two hours to surrender Quartex to the Renegades or else Steamer would perish. Salvation, however, came from an unexpected source—unable to ignore the plight of a fellow construction vehicle, Motor Load and his fellows turned on their benefactors and sent the Renegades scattering; as they freed Steamer and took off, Skyhook took a moment to dismiss the Master Renegade as an “uncharismatic bore!”

In the end, Leader-1 allowed Motor Load and his fellows to join the Guardians. Together with Steamer, they now make up the “Auto-Bots”, a unique subgroup of Go-Bots who use their construction powers to assist in the rebuilding of Gobotron.

[thelastgherkin]

Mighty robots! Mighty vehicles!

[stonecrusherdrawsthearts]

[tfwarfare]

Transformers Warfare: Magnus (Rank)

The title of Magnus is one worthy of dignity and respect. Often considered to be the second highest rank achievable within the Autobots, just below "Prime", the mere mention of a Magnus on any given battlefield is enough to strike fear in many a Decepticon. To be worthy of such a rank, one needs to be courageous, tough, and compassionate. Many bots have tried to become a Magnus, but few have succeeded.

Known Magni

Ultra Magnus

Possibly the most famous among the Magni is Ultra Magnus, leader of the Wreckers, an elite group of some of the toughest soldiers within the Autobot ranks. Ultra Magnus is one of Optimus Prime's oldest friends, having known each other from the Autobot leaders' days as Orion Pax.

Arcana Magnus

Little is known about this Magnus, aside from her similarity in both color scheme and demeanor towards the Autobot Arcee, leading some to suspect that Arcana is a counterpart to her from an alternate timeline or universe. She is a recluse, preferring to keep hidden on the spider-infested planet of Archa Seven. If this is actually an Arcee counterpart, whatever happened to her to make so unwilling to go against the Decepticons anymore - not to mention her techno-organic spider mode - is a mystery, one few Autobots are willing to uncover.

Leader Magnus

Formerly known as "Leader-1", Leader Magnus is the commander of the Autobot subfaction, The Guardians. The Guardians were originally an Autobot equivalent birthed from a similar Great War on the Cybertronian colony planet of Gobotron, until the planet was destroyed by said warfare and much of the population was decimated. Now a Magnus within the Autobot ranks, Leader looks to keep the rest of his friends alive, and perhaps correct his past mistakes which lead to his home planet's death.

Skyhammer Magnus

One of the few flight capable Autobots who is neither a Triple Changer nor affiliated with the Aerialbots, Skyhammer Magnus is a powerful yet graceful warrior. Although he and his team have spent much time exploring the galaxy, searching for supplies, species to aid, or stray Decepticon outposts to take down, news of Team Prime's location on Earth has drawn them to the planet... just in time too.

Elita-1

Although she doesn't use the Magnus title - Elita Magnus just sounds pretentious - Elita-1 still very much qualifies as one, and is often eager to show Decepticons why that is. Strong and capable, she acts as Optimus Prime's second in command on Earth, having left command of her previous unit to...

Splendid Magnus

Splendid Magnus is a courageous and honorable leader, unafraid to make the hard decisions. Formerly the SIC to Elita-1 in the all-femme attack squad Shield of Solus, Splendid was granted both the rank of Magnus and command of the team when Elita left Cybertron with Optimus.

Delta Magnus

The leader of the Primal Vanguard, Delta Magnus and his team were once some of the best soldiers in the Autobot army. Unfortunately, an attack from the Decepticon Heavy Brigade left a large number of them dead, Delta included. The left over members would reform under the leadership of Grimlock as the Lightning Strike Coalition, then later the Dinobots.

Pyra Magna

Though she doesn't follow conventional naming schemes, Pyra Magna of Caminus is every bit a Magnus as everyone else with the name thanks to her relentlessness and ambition. Much like Splendid Magnus and Elita-1 previously, Pyra leads an all-femme team known as the Torchbearers, which can combine into Victorion. Although the team is more suited for and accustomed to collection and preservation of ancient Cybertronian artifacts, one can always count on Pyra and her "Rust Renegades" to come to their aid, should she hear their cry.

Maximal Magnus

A close friend to the Camien Windblade, Maximal Magnus was a virtuous Autobot of great leadership capabilities. Unfortunately, virtue was not enough to save her from deactivation. When she travelled to Eukaris to negotiate and trade for supplies, she was ambushed by the newly formed Predacons, inspired by the Decepticon Preditron. Maximal Magnus sacrificed her life to save her team and a small group of Eukarians, but in doing so left her team leaderless. However, her sacrifice inspired a new faction to rally up and stop the new threat, using the first half of her name as their moniker. Her group, meanwhile, has found new leadership, though they will never forget their first leader.