Jazz (Transformers)
Jazz is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers series.
Contents
Transformers: Generation 1
Fictional biography
Profile: Jazz would be cruising down Bourbon Street in New Orleans or be double-parked outside a cellar club in Greenwich Village soaking up the local sounds if he weren't in the middle of a war. He's a confirmed Earthen culture junkie - he can talk fluently about ballet or break-dancing (although he prefers the latter), and he's always on the lookout for more stuff to turn on to. His knowledge of Earthen ways and his easy adaptability to Earthen environments make him the indispensable right-hand man of his commander, Optimus Prime. He's often given the most dangerous assignments, and, with characteristic coolness, usually pulls them off using something out of his seemingly bottomless bag of tricks. He'd rather dazzle you with style than accomplish a mission the easy way.Abilities: In robot mode, Jazz can use his solar-powered photon rifle with deadly accuracy up to a distance of .9 miles from target, and he can shoot it from virtually any physical position he may be in with equal effectiveness. He can also use a combination of his overhead flame-thrower (maximum range of 250 feet), full-spectrum front grill beacon and 180 dB stereo speakers to create a spectacular, disorienting light and sound show. He has been known to glide for more than 3000 feet using his rear-mounted ailerons. His biggest asset is the versatility and cleverness he possesses in using the resources at his disposal.
Weaknesses: Although Jazz's firepower and strength are weak relatives to that of some of the other Autobots, he more than compensates with his daring and skill. He's prone to be distracted from his primary assignment by Earthen behavior patterns that he finds interesting. This sometimes leads to disastrous consequences.
Animated series
Transformers: The Headmasters
Jazz appeared in the Japanese exclusive Transformers: The Headmasters animated series. He was among the Autobots stationed on Earth.
Books
Marvel Books
Jazz is featured in the 1984 Marvel Books story Battle for Cybertron.[1]
Comics
Fun Publications
Classicverse
Jazz appeared in Solar Requiem, where he is seen meeting the native Decepticons of Shattered Glass Cybertron.[2]
Wings of Honor
Jazz appears in the 2013 Transformers: Timelines story Termination, where he is assigned as a city commander by Obsidian. He takes the form of his Generations toy in the comic.[3]
Games
This is a 350 point Hero 4th edition version of Generation 1 Jazz by Mathew Ignash. File:Jazz-g1-hero4.pdf
References
- ↑ Siegel, Scott (1984). Battle for Cybertron. Marvel Books. ISBN 0871350165.
- ↑ Jesse Wittenrich (2013). Solar Requiem. Illustrator Hidetsugu Yoshioka. Fun Publications.
- ↑ http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/botcon-2013-machine-wars-termination-comic-panel-177506/
