CatSCAN
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CatSCAN is the name of a fictional character from the Transformers: Universe toy and story line.
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[edit] Transformers: Universe
| Transformers character | |
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| CatSCAN | |
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| Affiliation | Autobot |
| Sub-Group | Deluxe Beasts |
| Function | Medic |
| Alternate Modes | Robotic cheetah |
| Series | Transformers: Universe |
CatSCAN is an Autobot Medic who turns into a robotic cat. CatSCAN was originally going to be called "Lifeline", a name that was preferred by Wreckers co-writer Rob Gerbracht. A remnant of this exists on the final packaging, which states that "the Lifeline Cybernetic Diagnostic Module has been activated."
[edit] 3H Enterprises
Shortly after the Wreckers under Primal Prime escaped Megatron's Vehicon regime on Cybertron, Predacon member Fractyl and several others were injured in a battle with an intruder: the Autobot bounty hunter Devcon. Fractyl was the most seriously injured, and was taken to the medical bay of the Autobot shuttle the Wreckers were using as a headquarters. Unfortunately, the antiquated medical systems had no way of treating Fractyl's injuries, and the Wreckers had no medic among them.
Apelinq, a Maximal computer genius, came up with the solution. Uploading the technical specifications of a fallen comrade of his and adding a medical database, he used his state-of-the-art data to matter technology to create CatSCAN. There was just one problem-CatSCAN couldn't be returned to data form after he'd completed his task. Worse, the Wreckers found themselves dealing with a new companion who had the pacifism stereotypical of his profession and with the intelligence level of a newly activated Cybertronian.
Despite these flaws, CatSCAN proved an invaluable member of the team, helping them to locate long lost Autobot scientists Glyph and Tap-Out. Given the story's cancellation, it is unknown what other developments might have taken place involving him.
[edit] Toys
- Transformers: Universe CatSCAN
- CatSCAN was a BotCon exclusive repaint of Beast Machines Cheetor. Features glow-in-the-dark plastic. Although no Maximal or Autobot symbol appears on the figure the box features an Autobot logo on the front, so most people consider CatSCAN an Autobot. [1]
