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Broadside

Series: G1 1986, Transformers: 2010
Faction: Autobot
Subgroup: Triplechangers

Tech Specs

Doesn't like transforming into carrier or jet -- gets seasick on water, has fear of heights. Effective, valiant warrior, but other Autobots wish he wouldn't gripe so much. Expands to 1200ft length as carrier, capable of landing jets and carrying other Autobots. 15,000 mile range, 40 knots maximum speed. Projects 80,000 volt electric field around himself in jet mode. Has high-energy plasma-pulse gun and shattering vibro-ax in robot mode.

Total:	62
Strength:	8.0
Intelligence:	8.0
Speed:	9.0
Endurance:	8.0
Rank:	6.0
Courage:	9.0
Firepower:	7.0
Skill:	7.0

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Marvel's Transformers Universe Profile

Profile: Broadside is very uncomfortable about transforming to aircraft carrier or jet mode, and with good reason. Floating on water upsets his gyrobalance circuitry, making him feel as if he's functioning at less than peak performance- the mechanical equivalent of seasickness. And he's even more distressed while flying since he has a natural fear of heights. He strongly detests these Earthen forms and is quite vocal about it. But despite everything he manages to overcome these problems in battle. He is an effective and valiant warrior and his fellow Autobots value him for these qualities. They just wish Broadside would do his job without griping so much about it.

Abilities: In aircraft carrier mode Broadside expands his form to a 1200 foot length giving him the capacity of landing jet aircraft and carrying other Autobots and vehicles. Having little offensive capability of his own in this mode, Broadside relies on these "passengers" for protection. His titanium steel hull and deck protects him from most artillery fire but he's vulnerable to high-energy beam weapons. An internal fusion reactor powers him in this mode allowing him a speed of 40 knots and a range of 15,000 miles. In jet mode he can reach speeds of 1800 mph and has a range of 2500 miles. He can project a powerful electric field around his jet form that will jolt anything within 1.5 miles of him with 80,000 volts. Of course, for this weapon to be effective his target has to be electrically grounded somehow. In robot mode, he carries a high-energy plasma-pulse gun and a vibro-ax that shatters whatever it cleaves into by emitting powerful high frequency vibrations

Weaknesses: Aside from the aforementioned seasickness, fear of heights and lack of offensive capabilities while in carrier mode, Broadside also suffers severe corrosion when exposed to salt water for extended periods. His armored skin flakes and peels if has at sea for longer than two days.

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Comic Book Appearances

Broadside appeared in the following 66 comic books:

The Transformers #41 - "Totaled!"

Transformers (UK) #84 - "Target 2006 (Part 6)"

Transformers (UK) #87 - "Target 2006 (Part 9)"

Transformers (UK) #88 - "Target 2006 (Epilogue)"

Transformers (UK) #100 - "Distant Thunder"

Transformers (UK) #103 - "Resurrection (Part 1)"

Transformers (UK) #104 - "Resurrection (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #166 - "Legion Of The Lost (Part 1)"

Transformers (UK) #167 - "Legion Of The Lost (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #168 - "Meltdown (Part 1)"

Transformers (UK) #169 - "Meltdown (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #170 - "Deadly Games (Part 1)"

Transformers (UK) #172 - "Wrecking Havoc (Part 1)"

Transformers (UK) #173 - "Wrecking Havoc (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #175 - "Totaled"

Transformers (UK) #188 - "Firebug"

Transformers (UK) #198 - "Cold Comfort And Joy"

Transformers (UK) #200 - "Time Wars (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #201 - "Time Wars (Part 3)"

Transformers (UK) #202 - "Time Wars (Part 4)"

Transformers (UK) #203 - "Time Wars (Part 5)"

Transformers (UK) #204 - "Time Wars (Part 6)"

Transformers (UK) #219 - "Survivors (Part 1)"

Transformers (UK) #220 - "Survivors (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #221 - "Survivors (Part 3)"

Transformers (UK) #222 - "Survivors (Part 4)"

Transformers (UK) #231 - "Resurrection Pt2 (Reprinted 104)"

Transformers (UK) #237 - "Way Of The Warrior"

Transformers (UK) #238 - "Survival Run"

Transformers (UK) #239 - "A Savage Place"

Transformers (UK) #273 - "Wolf In The Fold"

Transformers (UK) #274 - "Where Wolf"

Transformers (UK) #279 - "Divide And Conquer"

Transformers (UK) Annuals #1988 - "Peace"

Transformers Universe #1 - "AIR - GRI"

Transformers: Generation 2 #1 - "War Without End!"

Transformers: Generation 2 #8 - "Escalation!"

Transformers: War and Peace #1 - "Chapter 1: New World Order"

Transformers: War and Peace #3 - "Chapter 3: Cold War"

Transformers: War and Peace #4 - "Chapter 4: Passive Aggression"

Transformers: War and Peace #5 - "Chapter 5: Countdown To Extinction"

Transformers: Generation One #0 - "Prologue"

More Than Meets The Eye: Transformers G1 #1 - "AER - COM"

Transformers: The War Within #4 - "Transformers War Within"

Transformers - The War Within, Vol. 2: The Dark Ages #2 - "Escalation"

Transformers - The War Within, Vol. 2: The Dark Ages #3 - "Devastation"

Transformers: Stormbringer #2 - "Transformers: Stormbringer"

Transformers: Stormbringer #3 - "Transformers: Stormbringer"

Transformers: Stormbringer #4 - "Transformers: Stormbringer"

Transformers: Revelation #2 - "Transformers: Revelation (Spotlight: Hardhead)"

Transformers: Revelation #3 - "Transformers: Revelation (Spotlight: Doubledealer)"

Transformers: Spotlight #11 - "Blaster"

The Transformers: Target 2006 #4 - "The Transformers: Target 2006"

The Transformers: Target 2006 #5 - "The Transformers: Target 2006"

Transformers (Ongoing) #10 - "Transformers"

Transformers (Ongoing) #17 - "Transformers"

Transformers (Ongoing) #21 - "Transformers"

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #1 - "The Autonomy Lesson"

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #3 - "Stick Together"

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #4 - "Devisive"

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #5 - "A Better Tomorrow"

Transformers: Robots in Disguise #8 - "Dinobot Hunt"

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #0 - "The Death Of Optimus Prime"

The Transformers: Regeneration One #81 - "Loose Ends, Part 1"

The Transformers: Regeneration One #82 - "Loose Ends, Part 2"

Transformers One-Shots from IDW Publishing #8 - "Requiem of the Wreckers"

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Broadside

Tech Specs

Marvel's Transformers Universe Profile

Comic Book Appearances

Cartoon Appearances

Transformers News

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Twincast / Podcast #383:
"Dealing With It"

Featured Products on Amazon.com

The Ultimate Caption Contest