Cog (G1)

Cog
Continuity:	Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy
Affiliation:	Autobots

Cog is an Autobot who appears in Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy.

Fiction

War For Cybertron Trilogy

Chapter 1: Siege

Chromia tells her squad to remain alert and to remember that retrieval is only half the mission. They have to bring it back to base as well. Cog notices a package. They cautiously go to retrieve what they discover is simply highly concentrated energon. Impactor watches from above as they take the bait. He shoots the energon, severely injuring Cog. After the battle with the Decepticons, Sideswipe takes Cog to Red Alert, who orders that Cog is taken to the repair bay. Episode 2

Bumblebee tells Wheeljack and Cog that he didn’t choose the Protocols, they chose him. However, he intends to do good with it. Starting with finding the AllSpark. They find the Allspark in the Sea of Rust. Elita One continues to question Optimus’ leadership. She believes the path to be too risky. Cog adds that no Autobot has ever returned from the Sea of Rust. However, the Decepticons have it mapped out and Jetfire is willing to guide them.

Cog and Arcee accompany Bumblebee to Soundblaster’s dome. It’s one of the few places left that does open trading. They’ve brought the last of their energon supply to gain entry. They meet with Soundblaster, who is a clone and failed experiment of Shockwave. They claim they have energon for trade. And so, Soundblaster has them taken down to receiving. They enter the energon storage. Cog transforms into a cannon aimed at the guard. However, they soon find themselves surrounded by Soundblaster and his guards. Soundblaster has eyes on the sky and knows that they’re associated with Optimus Prime, making them valuable. Episode 5

They shoot their way out, escaping with the stolen energon. Bumblebee suddenly passes out, forcing Arcee to take control of the ship and fly them out. They return to Command to find the cloak down. Elita One and Red Alert inform them that the Decepticons transmitted a virus to wipe out their system and defenses. Before long, the Decepticons arrive and begin attacking. Wheeljack gets the Ark running and they get to the Spacebridge and escape with the Allspark. Episode 6

Chapter 2: Earthrise

Cog informs the Autobots that before they exited the rift they acquired an unbelievable amount of data. Teletraan-1 is using every available resource to make sense of it, but they’re stuck until then.

Megatron chases after Optimus and a battle ensues. Cog interrupts, which distracts Optimus long enough for Megatron to get the upper hand. However, not for long, as Doubledealer and his band of mercenaries blow a hole into the side of the Ark, which causes Cog to be pulled out into the Atmosphere.

Cog manages to find his way onto Deseeus’ ship. He finds Deesus and holds him at gunpoint. Cog orders Deseeus to step away from the console. When he refuses, Cog shoots off one of his tentacles. Unfortunately for Cog, the Autobots are unaware that he’s taken control of the ship and continue firing, which causes him to lose his balance and allows for Deseeus to pierce his chest. With very little life in him, Cog sends a transmission to the Autobots to cease fire on the mercenary ship. Episode 6 (Earthrise)

Merchandise

• Cog (Deluxe Weaponizer, 2018)
  • ID Number: WFC-S8
  • Japanese ID Number: SG-05
  • Japanese release date: February 23, 2019
  • Accessories: 2 "RT-5 Circuit Welder" pistols

Part of the first wave of Siege Deluxe Class figures, Cog is a new mold which transforms from robot into armored vehicle and back. Cog also retains his ability to split into Gasket and Grommet, a trait proudly demonstrated by the packaging artwork. His official alternate mode is a combined half-track vehicle consisting of the two individual vehicles plugged together. However, the flat rectangular tab that holds them together doesn't have a particularly tight fit, and has a tendency to come undone during handling. He can also accommodate "Fire Blast" effect pieces from the Battle Masters assortment to simulate blaster fire, or taking blaster fire. His forearms also have minor hints of battle damage.

As a Weaponizer, he can also be disassembled into an arsenal of weapons, armor, and other upgrades compatible with various other Siege figures as part of the interchangeable/connectable-weapon C.O.M.B.A.T. System... or, really, any figures with 5 mm post attachment points. He splits into a "C-40 Neutron Synthesis Shield" (torso), "C-LR Thermal Booster" (hips and waist), two "C-HV Electro-Scramblers" (arms), and two "C-M3 HF Spectrum Disruptors" (legs), with a pair of "RT-5 Circuit Welders" (his handguns) left over. His instructions show two suggested combinations with Deluxe-level figures: the "Defensive Loadout" turns Cog into a shield, pair of platform shoes and an anti-aircraft backpack, while the "Offensive Loadout" uses nearly all his parts to make a huge artillery-laden backpack with marginally bigger cannons. Cog's transformation is also the most simple of the Siege "Weaponizer" molds, as it only requires the detachment of three parts.

The 5 mm pegs on his guns are trimmed on the side, and consequently don't fit securely into his hands or the 5 mm ports on other figures. Additionally, most of the pegholes featured on Cog's body are in fact hexagonal as opposed to circular, which combined with the trimmed circles leaves them unable to stay positioned properly.

External links

• Cog at TFU.info

• Cog at Unicron.com