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Slingshot

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

Tech Specs

He won't ever win a Mr. Popularity contest--incessant braggart, takes credit for exploits of other Autobots. Optimus Prime is supportive since he's hard-working and loyal, but he secretly lacks self-confidence. Vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft, flies at Mach 1.6, range 800 miles, extremely maneuverable. Sharpshooter--has twin mortar cannons as jet, neutron rifle as robot. With fellow Aerialbots forms "Superion."

Total:	54
Strength:	6.0
Intelligence:	6.0
Speed:	8.0
Endurance:	4.0
Rank:	5.0
Courage:	8.0
Firepower:	8.0
Skill:	9.0

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Marvel's Transformers Universe Profile

Profile: Slingshot won't ever win a Mr. Popularity contest. He's an incessant braggart, even when he's done absolutely nothing to brag about. He likes to take credit for the exploits of others, a thoroughly annoying habit that never fails to elicit animosity from his fellow Aerialbots. Most of the other Autobots are also aware of Slingshot's rotten personality and would prefer he removed himself from their struggle against the Decepticons. But, much to the surprise of almost everyone, Autobot leader Optimus Prime turns a blind optical sensor to Slingshot's faults, and instead is very supportive of him. Optimus Prime realizes, and he may be the only one who does, that Slingshot acts this way to disguise his own lack of confidence- he's the slowest and has the least range of all the Aerialbots and feels inferior as a result. Despite everything else, Slingshot is a loyal and hardworking soldier, qualities that Optimus Prime believes merit his understanding and trust.

Abilities: Slingshot is a VTOL- a vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft, which means he can shoot straight up off the ground like a rocket and needs only a launching pad, not a long runway, to take off from and land upon. Although the slowest of the Aerialbots- his maximum speed is Mach 1.6- he's the most maneuverable. He can virtually turn, in mid-air, on the proverbial dime. His range is 800 miles. He is also the best sharpshooter of the Aerialbots- his twin mortar cannons can hit a highway stop sign six miles away. In robot mode, he uses with extreme accuracy a neutron rifle, which shoots packets of neutrons at two hundred rounds per second. A short barrage can level a city block. He combines with his fellow Aerialbots to form the giant robot known as Superion.

Weaknesses: Slingshot's unorthodox method of flying takes its toll on his equipment- he requires 50% more maintenance than his fellow Aerialbots. Their dislike for him often results in their leaving him behind in dangerous situations to fend for himself.

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Comic Book Appearances

Slingshot appeared in the following 50 comic books:

The Transformers #9 - "Dis-Integrated Circuits!"

The Transformers #21 - "Aerialbots Over America!"

The Transformers #22 - "Heavy Traffic!"

The Transformers #23 - "Decepticon Graffiti!"

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

The Transformers #35 - "Child's Play"

The Transformers #41 - "Totaled!"

The Transformers #43 - "The Big Broadcast of 2006"

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

Transformers (UK) #64 - "Second Generation (Part 2)"

Transformers (UK) #89 - "Aerialbots Over America"

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

Transformers (UK) #91 - "Heavy Traffic"

Transformers (UK) #92 - "Heavy Traffic"

Transformers (UK) #94 - "Decepticon Graffiti"

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

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

Transformers (UK) #174 - "Totaled"

Transformers (UK) #175 - "Totaled"

Transformers (UK) #180 - "Big Broadcast Of 2006 (Part 1)"

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

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

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

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

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

Transformers (UK) #259 - "Perchance To Dream (Part 5)"

Transformers (UK) #265 - "Blood on the Tracks (Transformers vs G.I.Joe Pt 1)"

Transformers (UK) #268 - "Blood on the Tracks (Transformers vs G.I.Joe Pt 1)"

Transformers (UK) #278 - "The House That Wheeljack Built"

Transformers (UK) #279 - "... All Fall Down! (Transformers vs G.I.Joe Pt 4)"

Transformers (UK) #280 - "... All Fall Down! (Transformers vs G.I.Joe Pt 4)"

Transformers (UK) Annuals #1986 - "The Return Of The Transformers!"

Transformers (UK) Annuals #1989 - "Dreadwing Down!"

Transformers Universe #3 - "RAM - SWI"

G.I.Joe and the Transformers #1 - "Blood On The Tracks"

Transformers: Generation 2 #5 - "The Power and the Glory"

Transformers: Generation 2 #8 - "Escalation!"

Transformers: Generation 2 #10 - "Total War!"

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

Transformers: Generation 2 (UK) #5 - "The Power and the Glory"

Transformers #4 - "Prime Directives (Part 4)"

Transformers #5 - "Prime Directives (Part 5)"

Transformers #6 - "Prime Directives (Part 6)"

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

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

Transformers / G.I.Joe #4 - "Wolves"

Transformers (Ongoing) #26 - "Transformers"

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

Transformers: Autocracy #11 - "Broadcast"

Revolution #0 - "Prelude"

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Cartoon Appearances

Slingshot appeared in the following 29 cartoon episodes:

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