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Perceptor

Series: G1 1985, Fight! Super Robot Life
Faction: Autobot
Subgroup: Miscellaneous

G1 1985 Perceptor gallery

Tech Specs

Unquenchable thirst for knowledge... seeks it to exclusion of all else... Main role is to study the best ways the Autobots can adapt to Earth. Extremely smart. Scientific specialties are metallurgy, molecular chemistry, electrical engineering. As microscope, capable of powerful magnification. Lens barrel converts into powerful light cannon. Carries concussion rifle in robot mode. Absent minded. Lenses are his weakest part.

Total:	59
Strength:	7.0
Intelligence:	10.0
Speed:	2.0
Endurance:	7.0
Rank:	7.0
Courage:	8.0
Firepower:	8.0
Skill:	10.0

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Marvel's Transformers Universe Profile

Profile: Perceptor's thirst for knowledge is unquenchable. He will seek it to the exclusion of all else. To him, being on Earth is like a miner finding a new vein of gold- each eagerly plumbs untold riches, neither knowing when his source will run out, if ever. Perceptor's specific role in the Aulobot cause is studying how best the Autobots should adapt to Earth, and conversely how Earth's alien environment is affecting the Autohots. Autobot Leader Optimus Prime considers this research vital to the Autobots' survival as long as they're marooned on Earth. Although good-natured and friendly, Perceptor is not easily drawn into joining with other Autobots to do anything other than his work.

Abilities: Perceptor is extremely intelligent. His capacity for data storage is second only to Optimus Prime's. Although familiar with all the sciences, his specialties are metallurgy, molecular chemistry, and electrical engineering. He has two different capacities in microscope mode. He can magnify objects up to 10,000 times as an optical microscope and up to a million times as a scanning electron microscope. Using his magnifying lenses to concentrate and intensify its beam, he can convert his lens barrel to a powerful light cannon. It can blast a hole in a cinder block wall 2,000 miles away with pinpoint accuracy. He can use the cannon in robot mode or convert to a third form and use it as a stationary field artillery piece. He also carries a concussion rifle in robot mode.

Weaknesses: If he were human, Perceptor might be called absent-minded, since he is rarely aware of anything but the work in front of him. He actually forgets at times that he is involved in a raging war and, as a result, is sometimes a casualty of it. His magnifying lenses, although resistant to cracking, are nevertheless the weak link in his make-up. Any problems with them not only can bring his work to a halt, but can also considerably reduce his offensive abilities.

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Comic Book Appearances

Perceptor appeared in the following 103 comic books:

Return To Cybertron Part 1: The Smelting Pool!

The Transformers #17 - "Return To Cybertron Part 1: The Smelting Pool!"

Return To Cybertron Part 2: The Bridge To Nowhere

The Transformers #18 - "Return To Cybertron Part 2: The Bridge To Nowhere"

Command Performances!

The Transformers #19 - "Command Performances!"

Heavy Traffic!

The Transformers #22 - "Heavy Traffic!"

Decepticon Graffiti!

The Transformers #23 - "Decepticon Graffiti!"

Decepticon Graffiti!

The Transformers #23 - "Decepticon Graffiti!"

Funeral For A Friend!

The Transformers #26 - "Funeral For A Friend!"

King of the Hill!

The Transformers #27 - "King of the Hill!"

Child's Play

The Transformers #35 - "Child's Play"

Spacehikers!

The Transformers #36 - "Spacehikers!"

Totaled!

The Transformers #41 - "Totaled!"

The Underbase Saga (Pt 4): Dark Star

The Transformers #50 - "The Underbase Saga (Pt 4): Dark Star"

Back From The Dead

The Transformers #56 - "Back From The Dead"

Yesterday's Heroes!

The Transformers #60 - "Yesterday's Heroes!"

The Smelting Pool

Transformers (UK) #66 - "The Smelting Pool"

The Bridge To Nowhere

Transformers (UK) #68 - "The Bridge To Nowhere"

The Bridge To Nowhere

Transformers (UK) #69 - "The Bridge To Nowhere"

Aerialbots Over America

Transformers (UK) #90 - "Aerialbots Over America"

Heavy Traffic

Transformers (UK) #91 - "Heavy Traffic"

Decepticon Graffiti

Transformers (UK) #94 - "Decepticon Graffiti"

Fallen Angel (Part 1)

Transformers (UK) #101 - "Fallen Angel (Part 1)"

Fallen Angel (Part 2)

Transformers (UK) #102 - "Fallen Angel (Part 2)"

Resurrection (Part 1)

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

Resurrection (Part 2)

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

Funeral For A Friend

Transformers (UK) #109 - "Funeral For A Friend"

Funeral For A Friend

Transformers (UK) #110 - "Funeral For A Friend"

King Of The Hill (Part 1)

Transformers (UK) #111 - "King Of The Hill (Part 1)"

King Of The Hill (Part 2)

Transformers (UK) #112 - "King Of The Hill (Part 2)"

Spacehikers

Transformers (UK) #144 - "Spacehikers"

Totaled

Transformers (UK) #174 - "Totaled"

Space Pirates (Part 2)

Transformers (UK) #183 - "Space Pirates (Part 2)"

Space Pirates (Part 3)

Transformers (UK) #184 - "Space Pirates (Part 3)"

Space Pirates (Part 4)

Transformers (UK) #185 - "Space Pirates (Part 4)"

Space Pirates (Part 5)

Transformers (UK) #186 - "Space Pirates (Part 5)"

Club Con (Underbase Part 1)

Transformers (UK) #195 - "Club Con (Underbase Part 1)"

Dark Star (Underbase Part 4)

Transformers (UK) #208 - "Dark Star (Underbase Part 4)"

Dark Star (Underbase Part 4)

Transformers (UK) #209 - "Dark Star (Underbase Part 4)"

Resurrection Pt2 (Reprinted 104)

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

Back From The Dead

Transformers (UK) #240 - "Back From The Dead"

Back From The Dead

Transformers (UK) #241 - "Back From The Dead"

Yesterdays Heroes

Transformers (UK) #252 - "Yesterdays Heroes"

Shadow Of Evil

Transformers (UK) #253 - "Shadow Of Evil"

White Fire

Transformers (UK) #254 - "White Fire"

The Planet-Eater!

Transformers: The Movie #1 - "The Planet-Eater!"

Judgment Day

Transformers: The Movie #2 - "Judgment Day"

The Final Battle!

Transformers: The Movie #3 - "The Final Battle!"

GRO - RAM

Transformers Universe #2 - "GRO - RAM"

Swarm

Transformers: Generation 2 #9 - "Swarm"

Tales of Earth (Part 6)

Transformers: Generation 2 #9 - "Tales of Earth (Part 6)"

A Rage in Heaven! (Part 3)

Transformers: Generation 2 #12 - "A Rage in Heaven! (Part 3)"

Transformers: Wreckers (Part 2):

Convention Comics #2002 - "Transformers: Wreckers (Part 2): "Betrayal""

Chapter 2: Brothers' Burden

Transformers: War and Peace #2 - "Chapter 2: Brothers' Burden"

Chapter 3: Cold War

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

Chapter 5: Countdown To Extinction

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

Chapter 6: Revelation

Transformers: War and Peace #6 - "Chapter 6: Revelation"

Prologue

Transformers: Generation One #0 - "Prologue"

Original Sin

Transformers: Generation One #5 - "Original Sin"

MEL - PRE

More Than Meets The Eye: Transformers G1 #4 - "MEL - PRE"

INDEX/GLOSSARY

More Than Meets The Eye: Transformers G1 #8 - "INDEX/GLOSSARY"

Fragmentation

Transformers - The War Within, Vol. 2: The Dark Ages #1 - "Fragmentation"

The Age of Wrath (Part 2)

Transformers - The War Within, Vol. 3: The Age of Wrath #2 - "The Age of Wrath (Part 2)"

The Age of Wrath (Part 3)

Transformers - The War Within, Vol. 3: The Age of Wrath #3 - "The Age of Wrath (Part 3)"

The Age of Wrath (Part 4)

Transformers - The War Within, Vol. 3: The Age of Wrath #4 - "The Age of Wrath (Part 4)"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II

G.I.Joe vs. Transformers II #1 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II

G.I.Joe vs. Transformers II #2 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II

G.I.Joe vs. Transformers II #3 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II

G.I.Joe vs. Transformers II #4 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers II"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War #1 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War #2 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War #3 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War #4 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War"

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War

G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War #5 - "G.I. Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War"

Transformers: Stormbringer

Transformers: Stormbringer #1 - "Transformers: Stormbringer"

Transformers: All Hail Megatron

Transformers: All Hail Megatron #5 - "Transformers: All Hail Megatron"

Transformers: All Hail Megatron

Transformers: All Hail Megatron #6 - "Transformers: All Hail Megatron"

Transformers: All Hail Megatron

Transformers: All Hail Megatron #8 - "Transformers: All Hail Megatron"

Transformers: All Hail Megatron

Transformers: All Hail Megatron #9 - "Transformers: All Hail Megatron"

Everything in Its Right Place

Transformers: All Hail Megatron #15 - "Everything in Its Right Place"

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Transformers: All Hail Megatron #15 - "Lost & Found"

The Smelting Pool

Transformers: Generations #5 - "The Smelting Pool"

The Bridge To Nowhere

Transformers: Generations #6 - "The Bridge To Nowhere"

King of the Hill

Transformers: Generations #9 - "King of the Hill"

Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation

Transformers: Animated Movie Adaptation #1 - "Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation"

Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation

Transformers: Animated Movie Adaptation #2 - "Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation"

Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation

Transformers: Animated Movie Adaptation #3 - "Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation"

Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation

Transformers: Animated Movie Adaptation #4 - "Transformers Animated Movie Adaptation"

Kup

Transformers: Spotlight #7 - "Kup"

Blaster

Transformers: Spotlight #11 - "Blaster"

Wheelie

Transformers: Spotlight #15 - "Wheelie"

Drift

Transformers: Spotlight #18 - "Drift"

Transformers

Transformers (Ongoing) #22 - "Transformers"

Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #1 - "Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It"

Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #2 - "Liars, A to D Part 2: Hangers On"

LIars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things

Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #3 - "LIars, A to D Part 3: The Chaos of Warm Things"

Loose Ends, Part 1

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

Requiem of the Wreckers

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

Transformers 84

Transformers One-Shots from IDW Publishing #0 - "Transformers 84"

The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks

Lost Light #11 - "The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks"

The Plotter's Club (Part 3): Journey's End

Lost Light #12 - "The Plotter's Club (Part 3): Journey's End"

Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying

Lost Light #19 - "Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying"

Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness

Lost Light #21 - "Crucible (Part 3): Farsickness"

How To Say Goodbye and Mean It: Part 2

Lost Light #25 - "How To Say Goodbye and Mean It: Part 2"

Secrets and Lies #1

Transformers '84: Secrets and Lies #1 - "Secrets and Lies #1"

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Cartoon Appearances

Perceptor appeared in the following 30 cartoon episodes:

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