Hightone
- Hightone is an Zapbots Communicator from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Hightone can receive communications, disrupt and play any instrument. Friendly and wild, his passion for music is only matched by his passion for communications as he has served on Fortress Misslemax for many years under command of Shortstop. For many years his alt-mode was an Earth communication radio, however, as time went on he slowly started to see the demise of this disguise in the modern-day. During the era where the Zapbots were hiding from humans, he upgraded his form to a modern earth vehicle that is considered optimal for the sound experience. Best friends with his alumni Soundtrack the two are known to go cruising often to just listen to the latest music from across the Universe. His Tapes components provide additional support during missions as he acts as a father-like figure to them. Has a strong hatred for his Nonocon counterpart Low_Tone.
- Quote: "Let's Rock and Roll!"
- Transformation:
Boombox2013 Limited Edition 10th Anniversary Scion-XB - Weapons: Photon Gun, Hand Lasers
- Special Weapons: Soundwaves and very audio distortions, Tapes
- Shields: Almost None 1 Hour
- Speed: 50 MPH
- Armor: Medium 5 Inches
- Communications: Radio, CB, Classified
- Target/Tracking: Scanners, Radar, Radio, Wi-Fi, Interstellar, Bluetooth, ZapbotTooth, Firewire
- Weakness: Can be self-absorbed at times which makes him aware of the current situation.
- Transformer Inspiration: Blaster
- Family: He considers his Tapes his children.
Fiction
Original Series
Zapbots the Beginning
Hightone was one of the first Zapbots created and helped to provide communication assistance for Anthony.
Hero
Hightone helped with attack against the Sun Monsters.
The Next Generation
Hightone provide communication for the Zapbots after being transported to a strange new world.
The Return
Hightone provide coordination between Gearatron for Earth's evacuation.
The Escape
Hightone is established as the chief Communication Officer on Fortress Misslemax.
The Yellow Planet
Hightone launched his Tapes to provide assistance for several Zapbots stuck on a Gongo ship.
Reality
Hightone helped to transmit an encoded message to close a time rupture and return Anthony to his Prime universe.
Planet G
Hightone was assisting in refitting Fortress Misslemax. He rescued Scan after microbes he brought aboard morphed into dangerous dinosaurs.
Robot Trek
Hightone provided communication as Fortress Misslemax fought back the Nonocons. He also helped to chase down a Nonocon spy tape.
Robot Trek II
Hightone provided communication (again) during a battle with the Nonocons.
Robot Trek III
Hightone was key in communication as Fortress Misslemax investigated a dark cloud heading towards Gearatron.
Robot Trek IV
Hightone was one of the few Zapbots to leave for Earth while Shortstop and his crew went to search for Boaty's body.
Robot Trek V
Hightone and Scan were instrumental in gathering energy from the Ancient Gearatron solar collectors to repower the stolen Nonocon ship.
The Wrath of Sliphead
Hightone provided assistance as Shortstop attempted to rescue Mike Quartz from Sliphead.
Back in Time 2
Hightone provided communication (yet again) during a battle with the Nonocons.
Mystery
Hightone was the announcer at the annual mini-bots baseball game.
Epilogue
Hightone provided assistance with the away party to investigate a strange planet at the end of a wormhole.
The Fall and Rebirth of Gearatron
Hightone provided communication (yet again) during a final battle with the Nonocons.
Rebooted
Hightone joined Botimus Prime's team as they investigate the Nonocon sights in Detriot.
Behind the Scenes
It's funny how some characters are problematic in these modern times, but seemed so smart back in the day. You see this a lot with Transformers trying to find ways to re-define Soundwave with a vehicle mode in recent cartoons. As such in the Rebooted story I decided to give Hightone a much-needed upgrade, placing him in the vehicle ranks. He still has the ability to store his Tapes (as technically any car could with an adapter.)
Needless to say, my car is the Scion XB. You'll notice is counter-part Lowtone is a even more Futuristic Scion Xb.
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era: 1985
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era: 1985
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era: 1986
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era: 1987
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era: 1988
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era: 1990 - his original alt-mode
