Smokesniper

Smokesniper is a Decepticon from the Robotmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Back and to the left! Back and to the left! BACK AND TO THE LEFT!

Known as the "Magic-Bullet Marksman", Smokesniper (スモークスナイパー Sumōkusunaipā) has deadly aim even at high speeds. He's fairly modest about his exceptional shooting ability, simply doing his job without the glory-hogging that typically accompanies skilled Decepticons. Some think he's a bit soft, which might lead to some trouble among his teammates.

Or it would if Smokesniper hadn't teamed up with the time-displaced Decepticon Gigant Bomb. The two can merge to form the super-aircraft Gigant Sniper, but Gigant Bomb is enough on his own to deter even the most foolish Decepticon from any disparaging remarks.

Fiction

Robotmasters comic

While using Gigant Bomb's abilities to gather solitarium in some ruins, Smokesniper and his partner were discovered by Star Saber. The two proved to be too much for the Autobot leader. Go! Star Saber To intensify their threat, the Decepticon duo combined into Gigant Sniper, but the arrival of Victory Leo and his combination with Star Saber into Victory Saber sent the Decepticons fleeing. Bonds Stronger than Steel

Smokesniper joined his partner Gigant Bomb, infused with a chunk of solitarium, in beating up Mirage and Bound Rogue. They then clobbered Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal, but Star Saber and Victory Leo intervened. The two Autobots combined to form Victory Saber and sliced the solitarium right out of Gigant Bomb, and the two Decepticons were sent running. The Victory Warriors Enter!!

Smokesniper later joined Beast Megatron, Air Hunter, and Gigant Bomb in observing the battle between a duped Lio Convoy and the other Autobot leaders. When Lio Convoy came to his senses, the Autobots concentrated their super-charged attacks on the Decepticons, scattering them. Together, the 4 Great Supreme Commanders

The original Megatron eventually returned after an absence. Smokescreen was present when Air Hunter announced the news to the other Decepticons. With the others, Smokesniper left the base. Strategic Meeting: The Mysterious New Warrior As Gigant Sniper, Smokesniper and Gigant Bomb fought against Victory Saber in a final battle. After days of combat, the Decepticons were defeated and Gigant Bomb was sent back to his rightful time. And Then

Robotmasters cartoon

Voice actor: Masayuki Katō (Japanese)

Smokesniper and Gigant Bomb chased Optimus Prime through a canyon, but their pursuit was interrupted by the approach of Star Saber. The giant Autobot held the two at bay, allowing Optimus to continue on to battle Beast Megatron one-on-one. They retreated with the other Decepticons when Optimus Prime and Optimus Primal's "Double Prime Tornado" sent Beast Megatron packing. Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!

During a major city battle, Megatron used Gigant Sniper as a chariot to race after Optimus Prime, targeting him from the air. The Decepticon leader was knocked clear by Lio Convoy, however, and Victory Saber used his blade to forcibly separate Gigant Bomb and Smokesniper from one another. Lio Convoy Storms In

Robotmasters 3D diorama manga

Gigant Bomb and Smokesniper were sent by Beast Megatron to attack the Autobots who were helping Athens prepare for the Olympics. However, they quickly fell into fear thanks to being outnumbered by the Autobots and were set to cleaning up their mess. Robotmasters Vol. 1

Toys

Robotmasters

I need another gun here!

• Smokesniper (2004)

• ID number: RM-13
• Reelease date: September 9, 2004
• Accessories: 2 launchers, 2 missiles, "Radial Pod"

Part of the third wave of Takara's Robotmasters toys, Smokesniper is a redeco of the Generation 2 Decepticon Smokescreen toy, transforms into a fighter jet of undetermined (probably made-up) model. He can also combine with Gigant Bomb's vehicle mode to form the large stealth bomber jet "Gigant Sniper". He has two side-mounted spring-loaded rocket launchers that become hand-weapons in robot mode; the missiles for these (and Gigant Bomb's launcher) have been retooled (again) to give them two grooves down their length, corresponding to twin guide-rails added to the sides of the launching tubes of his cannons. These missiles also only work with Smokesniper and Gigant, and prior versions of the missiles do not work with their launchers.

He also comes with the unique solitarium weapon "Radial Pod", a non-firing double-barreled blaster, which can combine with Gigant Bomb's unique weapon, the "Pulverizer". Smokesniper's hands and leg-mounting points have been slightly retooled to accommodate the smaller peg size of the line's solitarium weapons, and as such, his launcher's handles have been similarly downsized.

Smokesniper is the only iteration of this mold that was sold separately from its larger counterpart.

This toy was later repurposed as Shattered Glass Dreadwind.

• More information on Smokesniper at TFU.info