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'''Jolt''' is the name of five [[fictional character]]s in the [[Transformers]] series. The original Jolt was a Decepticon hot rod with a sword who was introduced in 1994. Portrayed in a variety of forms, the most recent version of Jolt is a heroic [[Autobot]] who appeared in the 2009 film ''Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen''.

==Transformers: Generation 2==
{{Infobox character|
name =Jolt/Hotrod
|japanname =Hotlaw
|image =jolt-g2toy.jpg
|caption =''Generation 2'' Jolt toy
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =[[Laser Rods]]
|rank =3
|function =Sneak Attack Specialist, Warrior
|partner =
|motto ="''Live fast, ride hard, and leave a great looking chassis!''"
|alternatemodes =Hotrod
|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 2]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender =Male
}}
The original Transformer Jolt was a Decepticon who turned into a hot rod. He was a member of the sword-wielding Laser Rods team. He was also released under the name Hotrod in the UK, but is unrelated to the Autobot of that name.<ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Transformers 1980s Through 1990s Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764313649 | page=105}}</ref>

===Comics===
====Fun Publications====
Jolt appeared among the various characters on Transtech Cybertron in the "Transcendent Part 4" by [[Fun Publications]].

Jolt was among the characters to appear in the 2010 ''Transformers: Timelines'' comic "Generation 2 Redux", where he was one of the Decepticons under the command of [[Clench (Transformers)|Clench]].<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = [[Greg Sepelak]] & [[Trent Troop]] | penciller = [[Robby Musso]]| inker = [[Robby Musso]] & [[Frank Milkovich]]| story = Generation 2: Redux | title = Transformers Timelines| volume = 2| issue = 5| date = Summer, 2010| publisher = [[Fun Publications]]| location = Fort Worth, Texas}}</REF>

====Marvel Comics====
Jolt appeared in the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[Generation 2]] comics.

[[Bludgeon (Transformers)|Bludgeon]], current leader of the Decepticons planned to create an army of Decepticons, so he constructed the bodies of the Rotor Force and Laser Rods. When Megatron killed Bludgeon and took back leadership of the Decepticons, one of his first actions was to steal the [[Autobot Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] from [[Optimus Prime]]. The Matrix was then used to bring the new Decepticons to life.

Ransack first appeared in issue #6 as one of the lifeless Decepticon bodies. In issue #7 Rotor Force ([[Leadfoot (Transformers)|Leadfoot]], [[Manta Ray (Transformers)|Manta Ray]], [[Powerdive]] and [[Ransack]]) and the Laser Rods ([[Electro (Transformers)|Electro]], Jolt, [[Sizzle]] and [[Volt (Transformers)|Volt]]) were sent to steal Rheanimum, a potent substance [[Megatron]] intended to use in his quest for power, from the planet Tykos.

They would appear again in the Autobot-Decepticon alliance, battling against first the forces of [[Jhiaxus]], and then [[Swarm (Transformers)|the Swarm]].

===Toys===
*'''''Hasbro Transformers: Generation 2'' Laser Rod Jolt''' (1994)
:A new mold that came with a sword accessory.<ref>{{Cite book | title=Transformers: The Fantasy, The Fun, The Future| last=Brereton | first=Erin | year=2006 | publisher=Triumph Books| ISBN=1572439831 | page= 22}}</ref>
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==Transformers: Armada==
{{Infobox character|
name =Jolt
|japanname =
|image =jolt-universetoy.jpg
|caption =''Universe'' Jolt toy
|affiliation =Mini-Con
|subgroup =
|rank =5
|function =
|partner =Hot Shot
|motto ="''There's no "I" in team.''"
|alternatemodes =Helicopter
|series =''[[Transformers: Armada]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: Universe]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
}}
Another version of Jolt is a Mini-Con who turns into a helicopter and partner to the [[Autobot]] Hot Shot.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Transformers The Ultimate Guide|last=Furman|first=Simon|year=2004|publisher=DK Publications|ISBN=978-0-7566-3012-6|page=123}}</ref>

===Animated series===
Jolt appeared as the sidekick of the Autobot Hot Shot in the animated series ''Transformers: Armada'', where he spoke only in electronic beeps.

===Dreamwave Productions===
Jolt appeared in the ''Dreamwave Productions'' comic book series for ''Transformers: Armada'' where he was given a much fuller character than in the animated series. Jolt appeared among the Mini-Cons in issue #18 of the ''Transformers: Armada'' comic book who aided [[Over-Run]] using the [[Mini-Con Matrix]] in the defeat of Unicron.

===Games===
Jolt is among the characters appearing in the 2004 ''[[Transformers (2004 video game)|Transformers]]'' video game for the [[Playstation 2]].<ref>{{cite news
| author =
| title = Atari Begins the Ultimate Conflict with Worldwide Release of 'TRANSFORMERS' Video Game
| quote = partners including SPARKPLUG, JOLT and LONGARM will assist
| publisher = ''Business Wire''
| date = May 12, 2004
| pages =
| url =http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-116487088.html
| accessdate =
}}</ref>

===Toys===
*'''''Armada'' Mini-Con Jolt''' (2002)
:Jolt was initially released in red with Hot Shot in 2002.

*'''''Armada'' Mini-Con Powerlinx Jolt''' (2003)
:The original Armada Jolt was released in yellow in 2003 with Powerlinx Hot Shot.

*'''''Armada'' Built to Rule Hot Shot with Jolt'''
:A building block set with Hot Shot and Jolt.<ref>http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/BTR_HotShot.pdf</ref>

*'''''Universe'' Mini-Con Jolt''' (unreleased)
:There were plans to release a repaint of ''Armada'' Hot Shot called Smokescreen with Mini-Con Jolt, a homage to ''Generation One'' Smokescreen in the ''Universe'' line, but although prototypes were seen, the toy was never released.

*'''''Universe'' Mini-Con Jolt''' (2009)
:When a new ''Universe'' line consisting of original molds (based on classic characters) was developed, Hot Shot and Jolt were included. Instead of simply releasing their original tooling (as had been done with Armada's [[Unicron]]), a new tooling was made for both the Autobot and his Mini-Con partner. Both look very similar to their original Armada incarnations. As with the original, Universe 2.0 Jolt is bright red in color. Very few were released before the cessation of the Universe to make way for Revenge of the Fallen toys.
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==Transformers: Cybertron==
{{Infobox character|
name =Jolt
|japanname =
|image =jolt-cybertrontoy.jpg
|caption =''Cybertron'' Jolt toy
|affiliation =Mini-Con
|subgroup =Recon Team
|rank =
|function =
|partner =Reverb and Sixspeed
|motto =
|alternatemodes =Helicopter
|series =''[[Transformers: Cybertron]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
}}
A new Mini-Con helicopter named Jolt came out in the ''Cybertron'' line. <REF>http://www.mastercollector.com/neat/toyfair05/hasbro/transformers.cfm</REF>

Jolt (Hop in Japan) is the leader of the Recon Mini-Con Team. He has a child-like sense of wonder and curiosity - possibly a bad thing when he is with his human friends. He refers to [[Bud (Transformers)|Bud]] as "Master Bud" in a manner reminiscent of a butler, until Bud has him amend (so he changes it to the less formal, if awkward, "Bud-dude.") He is very loyal to his team and friends, and of all the Autobots in this series, he is the closest to the human characters.

In Japan, the Galaxy Force series is an original continuity, distinct from Micron Legend (Armada) and Super Link (Energon), so it is very unlikely that he was originally intended to be the same character as ''Armada'' Jolt.

===Toys===
*'''''Cybertron'' Jolt''' (2005)
:Packaged with Reverb and Sixspeed. <ref>http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/tf/2005/jolt-cybertron.html</ref>

*'''''Cybertron'' Shadow Jolt'''
:A transparent blue redeco of Jolt. Packaged with Shadow Reverb and Sixspeed.
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==Transformers==
{{Infobox character|
name =Jolt/Dead End
|japanname =
|image =
|caption =
|affiliation =Decepticon
|subgroup =Deluxe Vehicles
|rank =2
|function =
|partner =
|motto =
|alternatemodes =[[Bugatti Veyron]]
|series =''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]''
|engvoice =
|japanvoice =
|gender=Male
}}
In December 2007 images appeared on the internet of a redeco of ''Cybertron'' [[Crosswise]] in purple and silver. The character was named Jolt, although according to its designer it was originally a homage to the ''Generation 1'' Decepticon Micromaster [[Road Hugger]], but when that name was unavailable from the legal department, they named him Jolt instead. <ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 transformers-fr_FR - default]</ref>

According to his biography Jolt was brought to life in the final battle for the Allspark, and subsequently sought help by Barricade, who beat him up. <ref>[http://tformers.com/ig.php?mode=view&album=8789&pic=asjb.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0 Transformers Toys News and Reviews G1 to Movie - TFormers.com]</ref>

Jolt is one of the lowest ranking Decepticons ever made, with a rank of 2 out of 10.

===IDW Publishing===
Oddly a robot called Dead End appeared in the IDW comics ''[[Transformers: Alliance]]'' who resembled Jolt in vehicle mode, but his origin completely contradicts the biography on the toy. His robot mode is never seen.

===Toys===
*'''''Transformers'' Deluxe Jolt''' (2008)
:Jolt is a redeco of ''Cybertron'' Crosswise/Smokescreen. This toy is a [[Walmart]] store exclusive. <ref>[http://seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=12175 More New Wal-Mart Excl "Allspark Power" Figures: Jolt, Grindcore & Divebomb]</ref><ref>{{Cite journal | authorlink = | title =Lee's Guide To: Transformers Movie Toys| journal = Lee's Action Figure News & Toy Review | volume = 1 | issue = 188 | pages = 44-54 | date = June 2008}}</ref>
:The toy of Jolt is 13 cm long in vehicle mode, whereas a real Bugatti Veyron is 447 cm long, so the toy is at a scale of about 1:34. The toy stands about 14 cm tall, which means Jolt would stand about 481 cm or 15 feet 10 inches tall.
:According to Hasbro officials at Botcon 2008 the Walmart exclusive redeco toys were originally to be sold under the ''[[Transformers: Universe]]'' label, but Walmart requested its exclusives be part of the movie toy line, so they were repackaged in movie style packaging.
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==Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen==
{{Infobox character|
name =Jolt
|japanname =
|image =Ba8a6fc50c09b6d43d5fd221716dee53.jpg
|caption =''Revenge of the Fallen'' Jolt
|affiliation =Autobot
|subgroup =Fast Action Battlers, Deluxe Vehicles
|rank =
|function =
|partner =
|motto =
|alternatemodes =[[Chevrolet Volt]]
|series =''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: The Last Knight]]'' (Head Only)
}}
The latest version of Jolt is also an Autobot who appeared in the 2009 film [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen]]. He turned into a blue [[Chevy Volt]].<ref>{{cite news
| author =
| title = AUTOBOTS with Bow Ties Make Middle Eastern Silver Screen Debut
| quote = JOLT, an AUTOBOT based on Chevrolet’s upcoming Volt extended-range electric vehicle.
| publisher = ''Al Bawaba''
| date = June 23, 2009
| pages =
| url = http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/06/24/466975.html
| accessdate =
}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news
| author =
| title = Automakers offer unique things to do
| quote =
| publisher = ''The Herald News - Joliet''
| date = February 22, 2009
| pages =
| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-126DDB99B13C7630.html
| accessdate =
}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news
| author =
| title = VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Giant Movie Robots Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show.
| quote = Jolt, an Autobot based on the 2011 electric Volt
| publisher = ''PR Newswire''
| date = February 12, 2009
| pages =
| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-193478111.html
| accessdate =
}}</ref>

Jolt is armed with a pair of electric whips, befitting his electric car alternate mode.<ref>{{cite web|author=04:40 PM|url=http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/transformers-movie-discussion/27083783d1240975340-concerning-jolt-jolt_page.jpg|title=Picture of Jolt's FAB toy bio|publisher=Tfw2005.com|accessdate=2009-05-13}}</ref> He was a last-minute addition to the cast as [[General Motors]], the film's car supplier, wanted to promote the Volt. The writers had already wanted to include the car in the script before the Writers Guild strike, so they had to work out a character that would fit well within the Autobot team afterwards and convince Bay to approve the addition.<ref>{{cite web|author=[[Roberto Orci]]
| title=Welcome Mr. Roberto Orci, you may ask him questions | publisher=TFW2005 | date=2009-01-19
| url = http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-190.html#post3231606 | accessdate=2009-01-19
}}</ref>

The car that portrayed Jolt appeared at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show.<ref>{{cite news
| author =
| title = Real Transformers on stage at the Chicago Auto Show
| quote =
| publisher = ''The Herald News''
| date = February 22, 2009
| pages =
| url =
| accessdate =
}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news
| author =
| title = Special stuff
| quote =
| publisher = ''The Beacon News - Aurora''
| date = February 22, 2009
| pages =
| url = http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1N1-126DDB70F389C960.html
| accessdate =
}}</ref>

===Films===
Jolt is seen driving in vehicle mode on a highway with [[Ratchet (Transformers)|Ratchet]] and [[Optimus Prime (other incarnations)|Optimus Prime]]. He is also seen mourning over Prime after the battle in the forest. He is in the final battle, fighting alongside his fellow Autobots to fend off the incoming Decepticons, and helps [[Ratchet (Transformers)|Ratchet]] connect [[Jetfire]]'s remains with Optimus. He uses his "electro whips" to surge power from Jetfire to Prime so they can combine in the final battle.

===Fate Jolt's===
In film '''Transformers: The Last Knight''', appears Jolt's head can be seen in the junkyard alongside that of a Decepticon protoform. This relates to the fact that Jolt had died in the Dark of the Moon prequel comic series Rising Storm. His grave later appeared in the first issue of the Dark of the Moon comic adaptation.

===IDW Publishing===
Jolt appears in ''[[Transformers: Nefarious]]'' #1, set months after the events of the 2009 film. [[Bumblebee (other incarnations)|Bumblebee]], [[Breakaway (Transformers)|Breakaway]], Jolt, [[Knock Out (Transformers)|Knock Out]] and [[Dune Runner]] are sent to investigate spark fragments detected at Kingdom Petrochemicals. Arriving first Breakaway is warned by [[Soundwave (Transformers)|Soundwave]] to leave, but unwilling to give in the Autobot is swiftly defeated. Bumblebee and his team fire on Soundwave, who escapes.

===Toys===
*'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' Fast Action Battlers Jolt''' (2009)
:Pictures of this toy leaked onto the internet in December of 2008.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-9/revenge-of-the-fallen-chevy-volt-is-jolt-fast-action-battler-toy-incoming-166427/ TFW2005.com - ROTF Chevy Volt is Jolt, Fast Action Battler Toy Incoming]</ref>

*'''''Revenge of the Fallen'' Deluxe Jolt''' (2009)
:Deluxe class Jolt transforms into a blue [[Chevrolet Volt]] with translucent blue plastic windows. His car mode is very conspicuously split where his arms and legs separate during transformation. In robot mode, he has light blue "electro whips" in each arm which are deployed by turning a small knob on his wrist. His head features blue light-piping for his eyes, but there is a gray protrusion behind his head which completely prevents light passage. This protrusion also prevents his ball-jointed head from turning other than in the slightest of angles. Turning his waist activates his MechAlive feature, which consists of moving gears inside his translucent upper chest.<ref>[http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10973101 Walmart.com - Jolt]</ref>

*'''''Transformers'' Desert Ruins Brawl Legends Jolt''' (2010)
:A gift set featuring a yellow camouflage redeco of Deluxe Brawl and a silver redeco of Legends Jolt.

*'''''Transformers'' Deluxe Electrostatic Jolt'''
:A redeco of Deluxe Jolt with electric bolt decals on the side panels.<ref>[http://www.tfsource.com/products/view/product_id/1770/ TFSource.com - Deluxe Electrostatic Jolt]</ref>

*'''''Dark of the Moon'' Deluxe Mechtech Jolt''' (2011)
:Come with a Mechtech weapon.<ref>http://www.hasbro.com/common/documents/dad2d6781c4311ddbd0b0800200c9a66/BC7CF12A5056900B102B831998A8D827.pdf</ref>

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