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Galvatron is the name of several fictional and often visually cognate characters from the various Transformers Universes, most often the evolution of a universe's Megatron.

After being defeated by Optimus Prime and cast into space by Starscream, Decepticon leader Megatron made a deal with the planet-destroying Unicron to hunt down the Autobot Matrix of Leadership in exchange for a new body and new troops. Unicron then refashioned Megatron into Galvatron. In his new form, Galvatron's power and physical strength are greater than Megatron's. Galvatron's primary weapon is his particle accelerator cannon, mounted on his right arm, which can fire blasts of assorted types, including electrochemical energy and particle beams. He transforms into a cannon emplacement (similar to a Howitzer) and can, on rare occasions, assume the form of a laser pistol, shrinking as he does so to allow other beings to wield him (an ability never used in the animated series).