Bop

Bop is an Zapbots Military Operations from the Generation 1 continuity family.

era: 2022 - "Fresh energy and advice on the house!"

Bop is a robot of mystery as many do not know where he came from, as he just appeared gradually on Fortress Misslemax working the bar. Highly energetic he will lend his audio receptors to any Zapbot in need with their problems. Also rumored for his great military province, he has been known to sneak away on an away mission or true, usually working with Slipstream to conduct high-density evacuations. Hates to have his likeness digitized but beyond that he is the life of any party with his friendly and warm personality.

• Quote: "What will it be?"
• Transformation: Gun/Canon
• Weapons: Photon Cannon, Hand Lasers, Missiles, Fire
• Special Weapons: Transformation
• Shields: Good 5 Hours
• Speed: 50 MPH
• Armor: Heavy 10 Inches
• Communications: Radio
• Target/Tracking: Scanners, Radar
• Weakness: Counterattacks can scramble circuits.
• Transformer Inspiration: Shockwave
• Star Trek Inspiration: Guinan
• Family: Shock - Evil Twin Brother

Fiction

Original Series

Back in Time

First Appearance and Bop's origination to the Zapbot team is unknown. Various Zapbots would always say he's a friend of 'so-and-so' but when someone would inquire about that friend, they would say the same thing. Thus both Bop and Rup's history of how they joined the squad is very sketchy at best. Speedy inquires about him numerous times but Bop just smiles and stays quiet.

Robot Trek II

Bop's brother Shock appears and causes havoc by joining the Nonocon side. Bop and Shock fight among the asteroid belt. When Bop gets the upper hand Shock retreats but returns to help Tri-Star steal the Matrix of Leadership. Bop continues to try and turn his brother back to the side of good.

Robot Trek V

SPOILER WARNING

When the Zapbots go back in time to Ancient Gearatron they discover that Bop is there on Gearatron managing a Bar. This then indicates that Bop was an original Zapbot. When they return to the present Bop grabs Speedy who now knows the story and hugs him.

The Fall and Rebirth of Gearatron

SPOILER WARNING

Bop while attempting to attack Amphotron is severely wounded by his brother Shock. Just as he is about to shut down he whispers 'I forgive you' to Shock causing him to suddenly realize the error of his ways. Shock starts to revert to his 'good' programming and in turn saved the day in the end.

Behind the Scenes

Hey what if Shockwave was a good guy? Bop had a notable part in the stories. The sun drawing is one of my favorites because it shows his personality perfectly.

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  era: 1986

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  era: 1987

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  era: 1988

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  era: 1988

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  era: 1992