Octane (Transformers)
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Octane is a Decepticon in the Transformers toyline.
One of the three Decepticon triple changers, Octane can transform between a robot mode and two vehicle modes: a tanker truck and a Boeing 747 aeroplane.
Octane is the Decepticons' fueler, in charge of storing and distributing fuel among Decepticons with vehicle modes. He is characterised as a mean-spirited bully, who takes delight in seeing others suffer. In aeroplane mode, he is said to make other planes (even other Decepticons) crash-land for fun. Octane's motto is "He who has fuel, has power".
The other two Decepticon triple changers are Astrotrain and Blitzwing.
Animated Series
In the original Generation 1 cartoon, Octane only appeared in the third season. In the episode Thief in the Night, he deserted the Decepticons and fled to Carbombya along with Trypticon, whom he stole. This caused the Decepticon leader Galvatron to put a price on his head.Later, in the episode Starscream's Ghost, when Octane is hiding in the Decepticon's warrior tomb, he is about to be caught and executed by Cyclonus, but Starscream's ghost mysteriously appears from his coffin, possessing Cyclonus. Along the episode and its follow-up Ghost in the Machine, Starscream also possesses other Decepticons, but not Octane himself. When Starscream is finally defeated, Octane returns to the Decepticon ranks.
During his desertion, Octane collaborated with the Autobot triple changer Sandstorm to avoid getting caught.
Comic
In the Marvel comics, Octane originally appeared along with Astrotrain and Blitzwing, serving as workers in Ratbat's new "Wash'n'Roll" project. Unfortunately, the spaceship that had brought the parts of Wash'n'Roll from Cybertron to Earth was infected by Scraplets. The infection spread to the triple changers and almost killed them, but finally Goldbug and his human friend Charlie Fong saved them along with the infected Autobots.U.K. #283 - Maneuvers (takes place during U.S. # undetermined)
Octane is tired of working all the time; stealing fuel for the Decepticons and wanted to have some fun by himself. To amuse himself he was chasing the Autobot Jazz for miles who led Octane into a U.S. Army testing range, knowing full well he was full of fuel and would explode if he was hit. Octane called for help from his fellow Triple Changers, Blitzwing and Astrotrain who managed to protect Octane for a while but were getting damaged themselves because of it. A forced confession from the terrified tanker truck by Blitzwing led to him and Astrotrain leaving Octane alone to deal with the Army. It is not shown how he survived but his appearance in later stories meant that he did somehow.
U.S. #49 - Cold War
In the Arctic, Octane was amongst those Decepticons on the front-line of offensive against invaders believed to be the Autobots and was present during the meeting between Ratbat and Scorponok. Octane was responsible for being the Decepticon that informed his commander, Ratbat, that Scorponok's troops were attacking their base caused by the secret of the Underbase being revealed in error. As he rushed into battle with the rest of his fellow warriors, Octane was seen to be attacking the Terrorcon Rippersnapper.
U.S. #50 - Dark Star
Octane was amongst those Decepticons carrying their fallen comrades back to the base to be repaired he was pushing the remains of Tantrum within a wheeled trolley. Then after the Autobots had attacked, he scorched Mirage. Later, once the Underbase powered Starscream had begun attacking the cities of Earth, Octane was destroyed by Starscream and was never reactivated.
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