Wing Saber
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Wing Saber is the name of a fictional character in the various Transformers: Universe. In Japan he is two different characters (Wing Saber and Sonic Bomber), but Hasbro protrays both as the same individual.
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[edit] Transformers: Energon (2004)
| Transformers character | |
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| Wing Saber | |
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| Affiliation | Autobot  |
| Sub-Group | Ultra Vehicles |
| Rank | 8 |
| Partner | Optimus Prime |
| Motto | "Courage and fortitude are the foundations of a true warrior." (Energon) "Using this body, I gain victory." (Superlink) |
| Alternate Modes | Cybertronian jet Earth-style jet |
| Series | Transformers: Energon Transformers: Cybertron |
| English voice actor | Colin Murdoch |
Wing Saber is Optimus Prime's Powerlinx partner, and a homage design to Japan's G1 era Star Saber. He can combine with Optimus Prime, and in Japan this form is called Wing Convoy. Wing Saber is a homage to the Generation 1 Japanese exclusive character Star Saber.
Wing Saber's tech spec indicated he was a transport for the Cybertronian high council before becoming a warrior - which he far prefers. His jet abilities make him a lethal foe for Decepticons in the air. He is immensely loyal to Optimus Prime. This hasn't stopped Megatron from trying to sway him to his side though.
[edit] Animated series
Wing Saber started life as the humble guard Wing Dagger. He served as one of the Decepticon criminal Shockblast's gaolers. In the midst of a Decepticon raid to free Shockblast the one-eyed Decepticon broke free and attacked everything in his path, killing Dagger's fellow guard Padlock and crushing him beneath a massive Energon Tower. This was not the end, as he was rebuilt by Rad and Primus as Wing Saber.
Wing Saber joined with Optimus Prime's team to bring Shockblast to justice. He served as a valiant member of Prime's team as he was the only Autobot with an air-based alternate mode. He even gained the ability to Powerlink with Prime thanks to Primus and the Spark of Combination. However, his quest to bring Shockblast down often impaired his judgement. He did manage to capture him, but Shockblast soon escaped again. After many battles against the Decepticons and Terrorcons, Wing Saber gave his Spark to empower Optimus Supreme against the Unicron possessed Galvatron.
[edit] Promotional comics
Wing Saber made his only comics appearance in the Transformers: Energon Promotional Comic #4, where he rescued Prime and Hot Shot from Megatron and a Decepticon ambush. He Powerlinked with Prime and managed to drive off all the Decepticons before Autobot reinforcementd arrived.
[edit] Transformers: Cybertron (2005)
Wing Saber reappeared in the follow-up series Transformers: Cybertron. His tech spec indicated he was still a formidable warrior with added maturity. Hoever, he still wants to prove himself to Optimus Prime - in stark contrast to the events of the show.
[edit] Animated Series
In Transformers: Cybertron, Wing Saber (Sonic Bomber in Japan) returned to his former partners with a new, somewhat arrogant, outlook on life. After a falling out in the past involving the life of a human astronaut, Wing Saber took off into space and had been missing for most of the time since the ending of the Powerlinx Battles. He returned after encountering the Omega Frequency which was broadcasting to Cybertron after the Speed Planet key was inserted into the Omega Lock. It is not known exactly why, but some speculate that it was due to Wing Saber's arrogance, the combination with Prime he once had in Energon was lost. Once returning to Earth, Wing Saber would have a brief conflict with Optimus Prime before making peace and learning to combine with his commander once again, in order to meet the threat of Starscream.
Wing Saber would remain a trusted ally to Optimus Prime once their conflict was resolved. He ventured to Gigantion where he helped lead the Autobots to victory. After the demise of Galvatron and the black hole, Wing Saber chose to return to space on a personal adventure. This event would not last long as he was soon to encounter Starscream in deep space, signaling for assistance. In the closing credits, Wing Saber can be seen battling a flame-empowered Starscream, along with Mudflap and Landmine.
(He is Voiced by Colin Murdock and Sam Vincent)
[edit] Sonic Bomber
In Galaxy Force, the original Japanese version of Cybertron, Sonic Bomber was a new character, and had nothing to do with Wing Saber. (Sonic Bomber is a homage to another Japanese-exclusive Autobot.) Instead, Sonic Bomber was a former soldier under Galaxy Convoy's command, who soon rebelled and went his own ways before reuniting with Galaxy Convoy after Starscream became Super Starscream. His motto is "It is common sense to link up to the sky!"
In the plot of Galaxy Force, the Cybertrons faced off against Super Starscream. Liger Convoy was defeated and broken apart. Sonic Bomber failed to defeat Super Starscream as well. Seeing the power of linking up Sonic Bomber suggested he link with Galaxy Convoy. After a few failed attempts they joined together into Sonic Convoy.
