>
shop.seibertron.com amazon.seibertron.com Facebook Twitter X YouTube Pinterest Instagram Myspace LinkedIn Patreon Podcast RSS
This page runs on affiliate links — your clicks may earn us a few Shanix. Want the full transmission? Roll out to our Affiliate Disclosure.

This Tie Fighter needs a name

Post all your customized Transformers here. Whether it's a small mod or a true kitbash, we'd love to see it!

This Tie Fighter needs a name

Postby tentagil » Sun May 27, 2007 2:04 pm

Well I went ahead and did a head swap on the SWTF Vadar Tie Fighter. But now I'm in need of a name, and I'm trying to decide what to do with the box on his chest, for now Its painted silver with a rubsign plastered on, but I'm thinking I need to do something different there. Any suggestions for a name or what to do with the box?

Image
tentagil
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 823
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:24 pm

Postby rhinox555 » Sun May 27, 2007 2:22 pm

heh,always fun to see how a headswap can heavily improve a tf.
Last edited by rhinox555 on Thu May 31, 2007 8:41 am, edited 1 time in total.
-Decepticon Rhinox of Transtopia
rhinox555
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 835
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:06 am
Location: Holland

Postby Ramrider » Sun May 27, 2007 5:08 pm

It's from Energon Landmine (or Landquake... actually I think it is Landquake, 'cos of the blue visor).
Actually I like the rubsign placement, I think it fits nicely, as does the new head. As for the name... are you keeping it in the SWTF universe or is it just going to be a normal TF? And is it an Autobot or Decepticon?
Ramrider
Gestalt
Posts: 2691
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2003 12:04 pm

Postby tentagil » Sun May 27, 2007 7:39 pm

Yeah the head is off a junker Landquake I had laying around.

As for the background, I'm going to be redoing pretty much all the SWTFs I have. I'm going with a storyline where when the great war was going on and Prime saw that they were going to run out of Energon he started sending out teams to search for new sources.

One such group of Autobots was attacked by a Decepticon team sent to track and obtain and Energon they might find, and during the battle both ships got sucked into a wormhole. When they got spit out the other side all of them were in stasis lock. The ships floated a further through space and then crashed on a planet at the outer rim of the Galactic Republic. A few hundred years later group of salvage scavengers found the ships and finding no life and impressed with some of the tech basically tore the ships and the bots inside apart.

By some fluke the memory cores and other key systems from the bots ended up getting sold off and eventually integrated into new ships over the years that followed. Interaction with a maintenance droid inadvertently reawakened one of the Autobots, who finding himself unable to transform and with no knowledge of what had passed since the battle began secretly searching for and reawakening his comrades.

Meanwhile one of the Decepticons was awakened by a scientist who had become interested in the alien technology he'd bought of the scavengers and began awakening his own brethren.

However do to the initial damage to their systems, the later tinkering by the salvage group and the various individuals who figure out ways to merge their tech into their ships all of the Transformers have found themselves changed, both physically in that they have to modify themselves and relearn to Transform, and in the fact that for most of them their memories are damaged.

So short answer yes its in the Star Wars universe, or at least a version of it. This guy is still trying to determine his allegiance. He was awakened by the leader of the Decepticon group, but he has fragmented memories of serving with the Autobots. He's also been influenced by the dark side of the force, which is what has brought all the Transformers out of stasis to begin with. (I'm ignoring Episode one and the tiny bacteria is the Force crap ;) ) They've all become hybrids who no longer need Energon to survive, their systems feeding directly off the source, making them all targets for both the Jedi and the Sith.
tentagil
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 823
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:24 pm

Postby Ramrider » Sun May 27, 2007 10:03 pm

I dunno why, but Rainstorm's just popped into my head. Must be the weather. :roll:
I think under the circumstances, he could do with a name that doesn't sound particularly good or evil.
Ramrider
Gestalt
Posts: 2691
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2003 12:04 pm

Postby tentagil » Sun May 27, 2007 10:18 pm

Yeah thats what I was kinda looking for. Was almost thinking something akin to Ronin. He's a noble warrior who isn't really sure what side of the war he's on anymore. And one of the reason I went with that head was to go with the Knight in armor look that it already had.
tentagil
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 823
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:24 pm

Postby tentagil » Wed May 30, 2007 6:24 pm

So anyone have any ideas for a name for this guy? Right now I'm kinda leaning towards Ronin, but I'm trying to think up name thats similiar in concept but more Medieval Europe in origin to go with his black night type armor look.
tentagil
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 823
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:24 pm

Postby jimsloth » Wed May 30, 2007 7:13 pm

Mordred (pronounced More dread)
till all are one.
Image
jimsloth
Gestalt Team Leader
Posts: 926
Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:22 am
Location: Pittsburgh -ish

Postby jimsloth » Thu May 31, 2007 9:56 am

Dreadnought
till all are one.
Image
jimsloth
Gestalt Team Leader
Posts: 926
Joined: Sat Apr 17, 2004 1:22 am
Location: Pittsburgh -ish

Postby tentagil » Thu May 31, 2007 3:31 pm

Oooh, I like both Ionus and Dreadnaught. I think I may go with Dreanaught for him. Ionus should work for another character I'm making for this little world of mine.
tentagil
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 823
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:24 pm

Postby J.T.Silversmith » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:32 am

To throw my two cents in, I like Ionus for this guy, because the TIE in Tie fighter stands for Twin Ion Engine. Which brings up another point, tecnically Darth Vader's ship shouldn't be called a Tie Fighter, because it has Four Ion engines. :wink: Qie fighter sounds too silly though.
J.T.Silversmith
Mini-Con
Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 12:26 pm

Postby Ramrider » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:15 pm

FIE fighter? :lol:
Ramrider
Gestalt
Posts: 2691
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2003 12:04 pm

Postby tentagil » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:07 pm

J.T.Silversmith wrote:To throw my two cents in, I like Ionus for this guy, because the TIE in Tie fighter stands for Twin Ion Engine. Which brings up another point, tecnically Darth Vader's ship shouldn't be called a Tie Fighter, because it has Four Ion engines. :wink: Qie fighter sounds too silly though.


You my friend have far to much Star Wars knowledge me thinks:)

If I actually do the fanfic/photocomic for this which I've suedo planned this guy will actually end up with two names, so I may have to keep that in mind.
tentagil
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 823
Joined: Mon Aug 29, 2005 2:24 pm

Postby rhinox555 » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:40 pm

Ramrider wrote:FIE fighter? :lol:

Quickly vader! the deathstar is on fire!
Dammit palpatine,for the last time: it's FIE fighter!
-Decepticon Rhinox of Transtopia
rhinox555
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 835
Joined: Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:06 am
Location: Holland

Postby TM doomtron » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:02 pm

seeker chest? nice look for him :D too bad they dident come like that. i would like to see more swtf customs. i was considering on doing one out of one of theyre upcoming cloneship and ep1 jedifighter(starscrream)
TM doomtron
Posts: 223
Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2005 6:22 am
Location: j-ville fla

Postby tintin » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:30 pm

Ramrider wrote:FIE fighter? :lol:


without wanting to be TOO pedantic, surely it should be QIE fighter - Quadruple Ion Engine????
tintin

Postby Ramrider » Tue Sep 18, 2007 6:30 pm

Anonymous wrote:without wanting to be TOO pedantic, surely it should be QIE fighter - Quadruple Ion Engine????

Yeah, JT already said that... :roll:
Ramrider
Gestalt
Posts: 2691
Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2003 12:04 pm


Return to Customizations


[ Incoming message. Source unknown. ] No Signal - Please Stand By [ Click to attempt signal recovery... ]


Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE Real American Hero #301 Cvr B Image Comics 2023 301B 0923IM336 (CA)Kubert"
NEW!
GI JOE Real Americ ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE #9 Cvr B Image Comics 2025 0525IM360 9B (CA) Milana (W) Williamson"
NEW!
GI JOE #9 Cvr B Im ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE #9 Cvr D 1:25 Autobot Hound Image Comics 2025 0525IM362 9D (CA) Amor"
NEW!
GI JOE #9 Cvr D 1: ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SCARLETT TPB VOL 01 Image Comics 2024 0924IM313 tpb (CA) Ferrari + Loughridge"
NEW!
SCARLETT TPB VOL 0 ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE Real American Hero #315 Cvr A Image Comics 0125IM370 315A (CA) Kubert"
GI JOE Real Americ ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "COBRA COMMANDER #1 2nd ptg Cvr C Image Comics 1223IM857 (CA) Milana"
NEW!
COBRA COMMANDER #1 ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "DUKE TPB Vol 1 Image Comics 2024 GI Joe 0424IM236 (CA) Reilly + Bellaire"
DUKE TPB Vol 1 Ima ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #2 2nd ptg Cvr A Duke Image Comics 2023 1023IM897 (CA) Howard"
TRANSFORMERS #2 2n ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE Real American Hero #301 Cvr B Image Comics 2023 301B 0923IM336 (CA)Kubert"
NEW!
GI JOE Real Americ ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "TRANSFORMERS #2 2nd ptg Cvr A Duke Image Comics 2023 (CA) Howard 250626"
TRANSFORMERS #2 2n ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE #2 Cvr C 1:10 Image Comics 2024 1024IM350 Skybound 2C (CA) Nakayama"
NEW!
GI JOE #2 Cvr C 1: ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE #9 Cvr E 1:50 Baroness Image Comics 2025 0525IM363 9E (CA) Ito"
NEW!
GI JOE #9 Cvr E 1: ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE #9 Cvr A Image Comics 2025 0525IM359 9A (CA) Reilly (W) Williamson"
NEW!
GI JOE #9 Cvr A Im ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GI JOE #9 Cvr C 1:10 Image Comics 2025 0525IM361 9C (CA) Quah (W) Williamson"
NEW!
GI JOE #9 Cvr C 1: ...
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.

Featured Products on Amazon.com

Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Legends Class Autobot Tailgate" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Attacker 15 Bania Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Leader Evolution Rodimus Unicronus" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Deluxe Windblade and Scorchfire" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Blackwing" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Computron Collection Pack" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes Voyager Class Starscream" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Deluxe Ratchet Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Bumblebee -- Energon Igniters Power Plus Series Bumblebee" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Master Furos and Hardhead" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Titans Return Titan Master Clobber" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Dead End Figure" on AMAZON
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.