Megaplex

Megaplex is a Decepticon from Generation 1 continuity.

Megaplex is one of a series of specially constructed clones of Megatron (G1). He exists to forment confusion in the Autobot ranks and protect against traitors among the Decepticons. He has lead many battles in Megatron's stead.

While Megaplex is ideally endowed with the same power as the original Megatron, the Decepticon's true leader is no fool. Realizing that a being based so closely on his own nature and with equal power would be quite likely to make a play to permenantly replace him, Megatron thus had his clones constructed with a failsafe device that signifigantly restricts their abilities. Thus, though Megaplex is easily able to pass as Megatron for short periods of time his intelligence, strength, firepower, and skill are capped at levels signifigantly below those of the real Megatron. The deception is thus likely to work best on the battlefield, from a distance, or when Megaplex is folowing a strict script set by the original.

Megaplex prefers close-quarters combat, tearing into his opponents with electron sword and energy mace. For artillery he prefers liquid hellium Freeze Shells.

Toys
Machine Wars

Megaplex was one of two original characters introduced in the Machine Wars line. His mold was a jet originally designed, but unused, for the end of Generation 2.

E-Hobby Generation One Exclusive

E-Hobby later released an exclusive redeco of the original G1 Megatron toy as Megaplex.