Defensor (Transformers)
Defensor is a name given to a number of characters from the Transformers toy line and comic series.
Transformers: Generation 1
Generation 1 Defensor is the combined form of the Protectobots, a team of Autobots designed for emergency search and rescue. He was most often pitted against Bruticus, a Decepticon made up of the Combaticons.
Marvel Comics
Defensor, along with Superion, appeared in a vision of the future shown to Buster Witwicky through the power of the Matrix.
Animated Series
His fortitude would also lead him to do battle with other Decepticons, including a one-armed battle with Menasor.
Later, Defensor was forced to fight a Hate Plague infected Superion, valiantly evading him for some time before finally being infected himself.
Dreamwave Productions
Appearing in the Transformers: The War Within series, Defensor came forward to battle Devastator, but was unable to defeat him.
Toys
- Generation 1 Defensor
- A Scramble City style combiner. [1]
- Generation 2 Defensor
- Prototypes were produced, but not released into general production.
Transformers: Universe (Micromaster)
One of the many Transformers abducted by Unicron, Defensor was freed by Optimus Primal and his teammates and escaped, though the series ended before he had any more substantial role. His official bio states that he views human beings as children, and is willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their safety. [2]
Toys
- Universe Micromaster Defensor
- A rerelease of Generation 1 Sixturbo. Only sold as individual robots in the U.S.
Transformers: Universe (Leader)
An entirely new character named Defensor was proposed for the Universe storyline as being from the same alternate Cybertron as Megazarak. The only Autobot to have escaped the wrath of that Decepticon tyrant, he is Megazarak's consuming obsession[3]
Toys
- Universe Leader Defensor (unreleased)
- A remold of Transformers: Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime, Defensor had two forms with two different names. With the trailer armor attached, he was Defensor, while the unarmored robot was known as Hot Spot.
- Universe Universe Midnight Shield Defensor