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'''Chromedome''' is a fictional character in the [[Transformers]] series introduced in 1987.

'''Chromedome''' is a fictional character in the [[Transformers]] series introduced in 1987. He is an Autobot Headmaster computer programmer who turns into a car. He was a regular character in the ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' anime.

==Transformers: Generation 1==

{{Infobox character|

name =Chromedome

|image =chromedome-boxart.jpg

|caption =Box art for Chromedome with Stylor

|affiliation =Autobot

|subgroup =[[Headmaster (Transformers)|Headmasters]]

|rank =7

|function =[[Computer Programmer]]

|partner =[[Stylor]]

|motto ="''A battle plan is only as good as its programmer.''"

|alternatemodes =Cybertronian Car, possibly meant to be a modified [[Lamborghini Silhouette]].

|series =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: Timelines]]''

|engvoice =[[Frank Welker]] (The Transfomrmers), [[Zach Dyer]] (fan dubs)

|japanvoice =[[Hideyuki Hori]]

|gender =Male

}}

Chromedome is an Autobot introduced in the 1987 Headmasters sub-line of Generation 1.<ref>{{cite book |title=Transformers Identification and Price Guide|last=Bellemo|first=Mark|year=2007|publisher= Krause Publications|ISBN=978-0-89689-445-7|page=145}}</ref> He has the Headmaster partner Stylor and he turns into a Cybertronian car. He is a computer programmer who worked as a number cruncher at Cyberton's Institute for Higher Programming for several thousand years before it was destroyed in a Decepticon attack. Stylor is an egotistical Nebulon more concerned with appearance than warfare.<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= 68}}</ref>

Chromedome leader the Autobot Headmasters.<REF>{{cite book| title=Transformers: The Ark II |pages=12-13 |author= Jim Sorenson & Bill Forster |ISBN=978-1600101809 |publisher=IDW Publishing |date=July 22, 2008}}</REF> According to an interview with Kaneda Masumi, Chromedome was chosen to lead the Headmasters in the animated series because he was an automobile like Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime. <ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20050207000229/www.tfpulp.com/archive/interview/interview.html</ref>

===Fictional biography===

{{Quote|Profile: Chromedome spent several thousand years crunching numbers at Cybertron's Institute for Higher Programming before a Decepticon attack reduced it to a smoking pile of microchips. Forcibly dragged into the war in this way, Chromedome turned his skills to limiting the potential for violence by reprogramming many of his Autobot colleagues to be able to outsmart their foes. But this only began an ever escalating strategic brain race during which each side furiously competed to apply the latest in software to military purposes. Disillusioned and frustrated, Chromedome eagerly joined Fortress Maximus's expedition in search of a peaceful world upon which to live. Although, much to his chagrin, the war soon followed him to Nebulos, Chromedome still devotes much of his time to academic pursuits - after all, he now has a whole new world to learn about. But he is also now resigned to the idea that the war with the Decepticons can not be avoided, only won. He's as scholarly and reserved as he ever was, but now he's also a stalwart warrior.

Stylor, Chromedome's binary-bonded Nebulan partner, is more concerned with appearance than warfare. He spends more time primping himself and polishing Chromedome than he does preparing for battle. In Nebulan society circles, he is renowned for his exquisite taste in clothes and dashing good looks. He is not much of a ladies' man, however - few Nebulan women are interested in a guy who tries to look prettier than they do. He's charming, cheery and egotistical. Many suspect the reason Stylor volunteered to become a Headmaster was because it was the fashionable thing to do at the time.

Abilities: In car mode, Chromedome's twin fuel-injected, turbo-charged, side-mounted engines give him a maximum speed of 478 mph on a flat road. His range is 630 miles. His hood-mounted infrared rangefinder automatically targets his roof-mounted dual lasers, which he also uses in robot mode.

Weaknesses: Chromedome does not travel well on rough surfaces in car mode. Stylor's preoccupations with himself often impede Chromedome's effectiveness, particularly during combat.}}

===Animated series===

====The Transformers====

Chromedome first appeared in the episode "Rebirth Part 1". Decepticons successfully stole the key to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] and opened the ancient device, a group of Autobots and humans included Chromedome were blasted across the galaxy by the energy release, crash-landing on the planet Nebulos. Quickly siding with a group of rebels engaged in a war against the planet's evil rulers, [[Hive (Transformers)|the Hive]], they deduced a process by which they could combine the best of their minds and bodies together, becoming Headmasters.

====Transformers: The Headmasters====

[[image:hardhead-chromedome-punch-headmasters.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Hardhead, Chromedome and Punch in ''Transformers: Headmasters'']]

Whereas "The Rebirth" served as an ending for the cartoon series in the west, in Japan, it was decided to continue producing new episodes. To that end, "The Rebirth" was discarded, and in its stead, a new 35-episode series titled ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters]]'' was created, along with a new Japanese concept for Headmasters which differed distinctly from their Western counterparts. There would be no Nebulons or humans here - instead, the heads were small Cybertronians, and the bodies were lifeless constructs called "[[Transtectors]]" to which these small robots connected themselves, and which they controlled. Although the Japanese toyline, like the West, gave the Headmaster components different names to the larger Transtectors the animated series used only one name for both the head and the Transtector.

Four million years ago, Fortress was the leader of one of the many groups of Autobots who fled Cybertron to escape the wars. Things took a turn for the worse, however, when their spaceship crashed on the planet Master, the harsh environments of which killed many members of the crew. In order to survive the dangers inherent to life on Master, the Autobots created the lifeless bodies known as Transtectors, and underwent rigorous training to master the transformation technique and merge with them. Their training also allowed them to developed considerable mental powers such as [[telepathy]] and [[telekinesis]].

However, a member of the group known as [[Scorponok|Zarak]] chafed under Fortress's leadership, and he and three of the Headmasters loyal to him turned on him, only to be defeated and forced off of Master. Zarak subsequently teamed up with Decepticon leader [[Galvatron]], and when they attacked Cybertron in the year 2011, Fortress and his men - Chromedome, [[Brainstorm (Transformers)|Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (Transformers)|Hardhead]] and [[Highbrow (Transformers)|Highbrow]] - returned to their home planet aboard Fortress's battleship, Maximus, and joined the war once more. Chromedome established himself as the leader of the group, often impulsively leading them into battle against superior odds.

Chromedome acted as Fortress' second-in-command and had a rivalry with [[Sixshot]], who had killed one of his friends in a previous encounter - a hatred only deepened when the sixchanger killed [[Ultra Magnus]] on Earth, and later forced Chromedome himself to kill one of his human friends to save Fortress Maximus. Although the two eventually fought it out, with Chromedome and the other Headmasters battling Sixshot's six modes, a bomb planted by Scorponok to kill Sixshot then detonated, forcing them to work together to save [[Witwicky family|Daniel Witwicky]]. Chromedome continued to appear, battling the Decepticons under Maximus and even making peace with Sixshot, participating in the final battle against Scorponok's forces. He also displayed an infatuation with [[Arcee]].

Chromedome appeared in two episodes of this [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce|Japanese exclusive series]]. In episode 4 a recording of Chromedome was shown, and it was explained that he sent the six Transtector bodies who would become the Headmaster Juniors to [[Metalhawk]] on Earth. 3 of the Transtectors were stolen by the Destrons. Chromedome's final appearance would be in episode 23, "Expose the Destrons' Dark Trap".

===Books===

[[image:Autobotsstrikeoil-cover.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Autobots Strike Oil cover with Chromedome]]

Chromedome is among the Autobots who appeared in the 1988 [[Ladybird Books]] story ''[[Autobots Strike Oil]]'' by [[John Grant (children's author)|John Grant]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Autobots Strike Oil|publisher=Ladybird Books|author=John Grant|year=1988|isbn=0721410693}}</ref>

===Comics===

====Dreamwave Productions====

Although Chromedome didn't appear in the Dreamwave Transformers comics before they closed down, Chromedome and Stylor did get a one page biography in their ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series.

====Fun Publications====

=====Wings of Honor=====

Spark commands an Autobot shuttle crewed by Blaze, Hubcap, Sideswipe, Streetstar and Windbreaker into space where they intercept a distress call from Spike Witwicky on the planet Nebulos. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they meet Spike and Carly Witwicky, Chip Chase and the Autobots Brainstorm, Chromedome, Crosshairs and Highbrow who inform them that the Nebulan scientist Hi-Q is missing. They learn from Hi-Q's assistant Hi-Test that Hi-Q had security monitors and through them discover the scientist was kidnapped by the Decepticons Runabout and Runamuck.<ref>{{Cite journal | author= Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair | title = A Flash Forward Part 3 | journal = Transformers Collectors Club Magazine| volume = 1 | issue = 45 | page= 6-11 |date = June/July 2012|url=}}</ref>

====Manga====

Chromedome appears in Headmasters manga #8. In this story Soundblaster remained behind on Earth after the other Decepticons left and he uses Slugfest and [[Overkill (Transformers)|Overkill]] to take Spike, Carly and Daniel Witwicky hostage in his fight against Chromedome. Daniel was able to blind Slugfest and get him to attack Overkill as Chromedome defeated Soundblaster.<ref>http://tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/trans307.php</ref>

Chromedome appears in the ''Generations 2011'' issue #2 "[[The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos]]" where he is part of a team lead by Stepper to obtain a cure for nano-virus which is effecting some Autobots. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they are attacked by a group of Decepticons lead by Straxus. The Autobots are able to obtain the cure and bring it back to Earth, where Ricochet's team is commended by Optimus Prime.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = [[Simon Furman]] | penciller = [[Guido Guidi]]| inker = | story = Generations 2011 | title = The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos| volume = 1| issue = 2| date = 2011| publisher = [[Takara Tomy]]| location = Japan}}</REF>

====Marvel Comics====

Before the war began, Chromedome was a computer programmer. Joining the Autobots after the Decepticons destroyed his workplace, Chromedome served loyally. Eventually, disillusioned and frustrated, Chromedome eagerly joined [[Fortress Maximus]]'s expedition on the [[Steelhaven]] in search of a peaceful world upon which to live. Chromedome was among the Autobots who joined Fortress Maximus in leaving Cybertron for the planet Nebulos. Chromedome was among the Autobots who gave up their heads to the Nebulans in hopes of showing their peaceful intentions (Transformers: Headmasters #1). However, greeted with distrust by the local Nebulans, Chromedome was amongst those who removed their heads as a gesture of goodwill. When [[Scorponok]]'s Decepticons began their attacks, Chromedome joined with Stylor, an appearance obsessed Nebulan, to become a Headmaster.

Chromedome went on to fight in many more battles against the Decepticons, including being lured into a trap at Scorponok's fortress of despair, resulting in a battle with the Decepticon [[Targetmaster]]s (Marvel UK #130-131). Realising the damage they were doing, Maximus' forces fled Nebulos for Earth, with Scorponok's troops in hot pursuit. Chromedome joined up with [[Optimus Prime]]'s forces on Earth.

He first appeared in issue #38 when Fortress Maximus's crew came to Earth. Chromedome was seen in issue #69 with a leg missing and joking about it with [[Hot Rod (Transformers)|Hot Rod]]. His last appearance in the US Marvel comics was retreating from [[Unicron]], in issue #75.

====TFcon comics====

Chromedome appeared in the comic released for the 2011 [[TFcon]], called "[[Changes in War]]". This story is set on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] before the events of ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters]]''. Chromedome is among the Autobots who try and fail to stop [[Scorponok]] and his allies from escaping.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer =[[Daniel Arseneault]] ]| penciller = [[Alex Milne]]| inker = | colorist=[[Josh Perez]] | letterer= | editor= | story = Changes in War | title = Tfcon | volume = | issue = | date = July 29th, 2011| publisher = TFCon| url=http://markerguru.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d475nlg }}</REF>

====Transformers: Mosaic====

Chromedome and Stylor appeared in the ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' story "The Sting of Scorponok" by Josh “Richter” van Reyk.<ref>http://transformers-mosaic.deviantart.com/art/THE-STING-OF-SCORPONOK-93734755</ref>

Chromedome appeared in the ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' story "Once Was" by Martin Fisher.<REF>http://transformers-mosaic.deviantart.com/art/ONCE-WAS-94471285</REF>

====Other comics====

Chromedome is one of the characters appearing in the unlicensed comic book ''Transformers Chronicles Book One'' by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]].

===Games===

Chromedome is a playable character in the Japanese [[Famicon]] video game ''Transformers: The Headmasters''.

===Toys===

*'''''Generation 1'' Headmaster Chromedome with Stylor''' (1987)

:In Japan a prototype of Chromedome repainted as Headmaster [[Arcee]] was made, but the toy was never released. <ref>Toy buying guide by Judy Braiman-Lipson, Deborah Fineblum Raub, Consumer Reports Books, 1988</ref><ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764312820 | page= 29}}</ref>

*'''''Generation 1'' Lucky Draw Headmaster Chromedome with Stylor''' (1987)

:A Japan-exclusive chrome silver remold of the Headmaster toy, offered in the 1987 Lucky Draw campaign by ''TV Magazine''.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-lucky-draw-402/chromedome-4532/ TFW2005.com - Lucky Draw Chromedome]</ref>

*'''''Timelines'' Chromedome with Stylor'''

:A subscription service exclusive to the Transformers Collectors Club. Chromedome is a remold of ''Prime'' Deluxe Wheeljack, while Stylor is a recolor of ''Arms Micron'' S.2. Chromedome turns into a car. Stylor turns into a crossbow.

===Gallery===

image:chromedomecode-robot.jpg|''Generation 1'' Chromedome and FansProject Code in robot mode

image:crystalcobra-chromedome.jpg|Crystal Cobra on the ''Generation 1'' Chromedome body

</gallery>

==Shattered Glass==

Shattered Glass Chromedome is a evil mirror universe counterpart of the ''Generation 1'' character.

==References==

==External links==

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-'''Chromedome''' is a fictional character in the [[Transformers]] series introduced in 1987.
+{{Other uses|Chromedome}}
+'''Chromedome''' is a fictional character in the [[Transformers]] series introduced in 1987. He is an Autobot Headmaster computer programmer who turns into a car. He was a regular character in the ''Transformers: The Headmasters'' anime.
+==Transformers: Generation 1==
+{{Infobox character|
+ name           =Chromedome
+|image          =chromedome-boxart.jpg
+|caption        =Box art for Chromedome with Stylor
+|affiliation    =Autobot
+|subgroup       =[[Headmaster (Transformers)|Headmasters]]
+|rank           =7
+|function       =[[Computer Programmer]]
+|partner        =[[Stylor]]
+|motto          ="''A battle plan is only as good as its programmer.''"
+|alternatemodes =Cybertronian Car, possibly meant to be a modified [[Lamborghini Silhouette]].
+|series         =''[[Transformers: Generation 1]]''<BR>''[[Transformers: Timelines]]''
+|engvoice       =[[Frank Welker]] (The Transfomrmers), [[Zach Dyer]] (fan dubs)
+|japanvoice     =[[Hideyuki Hori]]
+|gender         =Male
+}}
+Chromedome is an Autobot introduced in the 1987 Headmasters sub-line of Generation 1.<ref>{{cite book |title=Transformers Identification and Price Guide|last=Bellemo|first=Mark|year=2007|publisher= Krause Publications|ISBN=978-0-89689-445-7|page=145}}</ref> He has the Headmaster partner Stylor and he turns into a Cybertronian car. He is a computer programmer who worked as a number cruncher at Cyberton's Institute for Higher Programming for several thousand years before it was destroyed in a Decepticon attack. Stylor is an egotistical Nebulon more concerned with appearance than warfare.<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= 68}}</ref>
+Chromedome leader the Autobot Headmasters.<REF>{{cite book| title=Transformers: The Ark II |pages=12-13 |author= Jim Sorenson & Bill Forster |ISBN=978-1600101809 |publisher=IDW Publishing |date=July 22, 2008}}</REF> According to an interview with Kaneda Masumi, Chromedome was chosen to lead the Headmasters in the animated series because he was an automobile like Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime. <ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20050207000229/www.tfpulp.com/archive/interview/interview.html</ref>
+===Fictional biography===
+{{Quote|Profile: Chromedome spent several thousand years crunching numbers at Cybertron's Institute for Higher Programming before a Decepticon attack reduced it to a smoking pile of microchips. Forcibly dragged into the war in this way, Chromedome turned his skills to limiting the potential for violence by reprogramming many of his Autobot colleagues to be able to outsmart their foes. But this only began an ever escalating strategic brain race during which each side furiously competed to apply the latest in software to military purposes. Disillusioned and frustrated, Chromedome eagerly joined Fortress Maximus's expedition in search of a peaceful world upon which to live. Although, much to his chagrin, the war soon followed him to Nebulos, Chromedome still devotes much of his time to academic pursuits - after all, he now has a whole new world to learn about. But he is also now resigned to the idea that the war with the Decepticons can not be avoided, only won. He's as scholarly and reserved as he ever was, but now he's also a stalwart warrior.
+Stylor, Chromedome's binary-bonded Nebulan partner, is more concerned with appearance than warfare. He spends more time primping himself and polishing Chromedome than he does preparing for battle. In Nebulan society circles, he is renowned for his exquisite taste in clothes and dashing good looks. He is not much of a ladies' man, however - few Nebulan women are interested in a guy who tries to look prettier than they do. He's charming, cheery and egotistical. Many suspect the reason Stylor volunteered to become a Headmaster was because it was the fashionable thing to do at the time.
+Abilities: In car mode, Chromedome's twin fuel-injected, turbo-charged, side-mounted engines give him a maximum speed of 478 mph on a flat road. His range is 630 miles. His hood-mounted infrared rangefinder automatically targets his roof-mounted dual lasers, which he also uses in robot mode.
+Weaknesses: Chromedome does not travel well on rough surfaces in car mode. Stylor's preoccupations with himself often impede Chromedome's effectiveness, particularly during combat.}}
+===Animated series===
+====The Transformers====
+Chromedome first appeared in the episode "Rebirth Part 1". Decepticons successfully stole the key to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] and opened the ancient device, a group of Autobots and humans included Chromedome were blasted across the galaxy by the energy release, crash-landing on the planet Nebulos. Quickly siding with a group of rebels engaged in a war against the planet's evil rulers, [[Hive (Transformers)|the Hive]], they deduced a process by which they could combine the best of their minds and bodies together, becoming Headmasters.
+====Transformers: The Headmasters====
+[[image:hardhead-chromedome-punch-headmasters.jpg|left|thumb|240px|Hardhead, Chromedome and Punch in ''Transformers: Headmasters'']]
+Whereas "The Rebirth" served as an ending for the cartoon series in the west, in Japan, it was decided to continue producing new episodes. To that end, "The Rebirth" was discarded, and in its stead, a new 35-episode series titled ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters]]'' was created, along with a new Japanese concept for Headmasters which differed distinctly from their Western counterparts. There would be no Nebulons or humans here - instead, the heads were small Cybertronians, and the bodies were lifeless constructs called "[[Transtectors]]" to which these small robots connected themselves, and which they controlled. Although the Japanese toyline, like the West, gave the Headmaster components different names to the larger Transtectors the animated series used only one name for both the head and the Transtector.
+Four million years ago, Fortress was the leader of one of the many groups of Autobots who fled Cybertron to escape the wars. Things took a turn for the worse, however, when their spaceship crashed on the planet Master, the harsh environments of which killed many members of the crew. In order to survive the dangers inherent to life on Master, the Autobots created the lifeless bodies known as Transtectors, and underwent rigorous training to master the transformation technique and merge with them. Their training also allowed them to developed considerable mental powers such as [[telepathy]] and [[telekinesis]].
+However, a member of the group known as [[Scorponok|Zarak]] chafed under Fortress's leadership, and he and three of the Headmasters loyal to him turned on him, only to be defeated and forced off of Master. Zarak subsequently teamed up with Decepticon leader [[Galvatron]], and when they attacked Cybertron in the year 2011, Fortress and his men - Chromedome, [[Brainstorm (Transformers)|Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (Transformers)|Hardhead]] and [[Highbrow (Transformers)|Highbrow]] - returned to their home planet aboard Fortress's battleship, Maximus, and joined the war once more. Chromedome established himself as the leader of the group, often impulsively leading them into battle against superior odds.
+Chromedome acted as Fortress' second-in-command and had a rivalry with [[Sixshot]], who had killed one of his friends in a previous encounter - a hatred only deepened when the sixchanger killed [[Ultra Magnus]] on Earth, and later forced Chromedome himself to kill one of his human friends to save Fortress Maximus. Although the two eventually fought it out, with Chromedome and the other Headmasters battling Sixshot's six modes, a bomb planted by Scorponok to kill Sixshot then detonated, forcing them to work together to save [[Witwicky family|Daniel Witwicky]]. Chromedome continued to appear, battling the Decepticons under Maximus and even making peace with Sixshot, participating in the final battle against Scorponok's forces. He also displayed an infatuation with [[Arcee]].
+Chromedome appeared in two episodes of this [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce|Japanese exclusive series]]. In episode 4 a recording of Chromedome was shown, and it was explained that he sent the six Transtector bodies who would become the Headmaster Juniors to [[Metalhawk]] on Earth. 3 of the Transtectors were stolen by the Destrons. Chromedome's final appearance would be in episode 23, "Expose the Destrons' Dark Trap".
+===Books===
+[[image:Autobotsstrikeoil-cover.jpg|right|thumb|240px|Autobots Strike Oil cover with Chromedome]]
+Chromedome is among the Autobots who appeared in the 1988 [[Ladybird Books]] story ''[[Autobots Strike Oil]]'' by [[John Grant (children's author)|John Grant]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Autobots Strike Oil|publisher=Ladybird Books|author=John Grant|year=1988|isbn=0721410693}}</ref>
+===Comics===
+====Dreamwave Productions====
+Although Chromedome didn't appear in the Dreamwave Transformers comics before they closed down, Chromedome and Stylor did get a one page biography in their ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series.
+====Fun Publications====
+=====Wings of Honor=====
+Spark commands an Autobot shuttle crewed by Blaze, Hubcap, Sideswipe, Streetstar and Windbreaker into space where they intercept a distress call from Spike Witwicky on the planet Nebulos. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they meet Spike and Carly Witwicky, Chip Chase and the Autobots Brainstorm, Chromedome, Crosshairs and Highbrow who inform them that the Nebulan scientist Hi-Q is missing. They learn from Hi-Q's assistant Hi-Test that Hi-Q had security monitors and through them discover the scientist was kidnapped by the Decepticons Runabout and Runamuck.<ref>{{Cite journal | author= Jesse Wittenrich & Pete Sinclair  | title = A Flash Forward Part 3 | journal = Transformers Collectors Club Magazine| volume = 1 | issue = 45 | page= 6-11 |date = June/July 2012|url=}}</ref>
+====Manga====
+Chromedome appears in Headmasters manga #8. In this story Soundblaster remained behind on Earth after the other Decepticons left and he uses Slugfest and [[Overkill (Transformers)|Overkill]] to take Spike, Carly and Daniel Witwicky hostage in his fight against Chromedome. Daniel was able to blind Slugfest and get him to attack Overkill as Chromedome defeated Soundblaster.<ref>http://tfarchive.com/comics/japanese/trans307.php</ref>
+Chromedome appears in the ''Generations 2011'' issue #2 "[[The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos]]" where he is part of a team lead by Stepper to obtain a cure for nano-virus which is effecting some Autobots. When the Autobots arrive on Nebulos they are attacked by a group of Decepticons lead by Straxus. The Autobots are able to obtain the cure and bring it back to Earth, where Ricochet's team is commended by Optimus Prime.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = [[Simon Furman]] | penciller = [[Guido Guidi]]| inker = | story = Generations 2011 | title = The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos| volume = 1| issue = 2| date = 2011| publisher = [[Takara Tomy]]| location = Japan}}</REF>
+====Marvel Comics====
+Before the war began, Chromedome was a computer programmer. Joining the Autobots after the Decepticons destroyed his workplace, Chromedome served loyally. Eventually, disillusioned and frustrated, Chromedome eagerly joined [[Fortress Maximus]]'s expedition on the [[Steelhaven]] in search of a peaceful world upon which to live. Chromedome was among the Autobots who joined Fortress Maximus in leaving Cybertron for the planet Nebulos. Chromedome was among the Autobots who gave up their heads to the Nebulans in hopes of showing their peaceful intentions (Transformers: Headmasters #1). However, greeted with distrust by the local Nebulans, Chromedome was amongst those who removed their heads as a gesture of goodwill. When [[Scorponok]]'s Decepticons began their attacks, Chromedome joined with Stylor, an appearance obsessed Nebulan, to become a Headmaster.
+Chromedome went on to fight in many more battles against the Decepticons, including being lured into a trap at Scorponok's fortress of despair, resulting in a battle with the Decepticon [[Targetmaster]]s (Marvel UK #130-131). Realising the damage they were doing, Maximus' forces fled Nebulos for Earth, with Scorponok's troops in hot pursuit. Chromedome joined up with [[Optimus Prime]]'s forces on Earth.
+He first appeared in issue #38 when Fortress Maximus's crew came to Earth. Chromedome was seen in issue #69 with a leg missing and joking about it with [[Hot Rod (Transformers)|Hot Rod]]. His last appearance in the US Marvel comics was retreating from [[Unicron]], in issue #75.
+====TFcon comics====
+Chromedome appeared in the comic released for the 2011 [[TFcon]], called "[[Changes in War]]". This story is set on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]] before the events of ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters]]''. Chromedome is among the Autobots who try and fail to stop [[Scorponok]] and his allies from escaping.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer =[[Daniel Arseneault]] ]| penciller = [[Alex Milne]]| inker = | colorist=[[Josh Perez]]  | letterer= | editor= | story = Changes in War | title = Tfcon | volume = | issue = | date = July 29th, 2011| publisher = TFCon| url=http://markerguru.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d475nlg }}</REF>
+====Transformers: Mosaic====
+Chromedome and Stylor appeared in the ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' story "The Sting of Scorponok" by Josh “Richter” van Reyk.<ref>http://transformers-mosaic.deviantart.com/art/THE-STING-OF-SCORPONOK-93734755</ref>
+Chromedome appeared in the ''[[Transformers: Mosaic]]'' story "Once Was" by Martin Fisher.<REF>http://transformers-mosaic.deviantart.com/art/ONCE-WAS-94471285</REF>
+====Other comics====
+Chromedome is one of the characters appearing in the unlicensed comic book ''Transformers Chronicles Book One'' by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]].
+===Games===
+Chromedome is a playable character in the Japanese [[Famicon]] video game ''Transformers: The Headmasters''.
+===Toys===
+*'''''Generation 1'' Headmaster Chromedome with Stylor''' (1987)
+:In Japan a prototype of Chromedome repainted as Headmaster [[Arcee]] was made, but the toy was never released. <ref>Toy buying guide by Judy Braiman-Lipson, Deborah Fineblum Raub, Consumer Reports Books, 1988</ref><ref>{{Cite book | title=The Unofficial Guide to Japanese and International Transformers | last=Alvarez | first=J.E. | year=2001 | publisher=Schiffer Publishing Ltd.| ISBN=0764312820 | page= 29}}</ref>
+*'''''Generation 1'' Lucky Draw Headmaster Chromedome with Stylor''' (1987)
+:A Japan-exclusive chrome silver remold of the Headmaster toy, offered in the 1987 Lucky Draw campaign by ''TV Magazine''.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/resources/transformers-lucky-draw-402/chromedome-4532/ TFW2005.com - Lucky Draw Chromedome]</ref>
+*'''''Timelines'' Chromedome with Stylor'''
+:A subscription service exclusive to the Transformers Collectors Club. Chromedome is a remold of ''Prime'' Deluxe Wheeljack, while Stylor is a recolor of ''Arms Micron'' S.2. Chromedome turns into a car. Stylor turns into a crossbow.
+{{seealso|Code (FansProject)}}
+{{seealso|Cupola (Maketoys)}}
+===Gallery===
+<gallery>
+image:chromedomecode-robot.jpg|''Generation 1'' Chromedome and FansProject Code in robot mode
+image:crystalcobra-chromedome.jpg|Crystal Cobra on the ''Generation 1'' Chromedome body
+</gallery>
+==Shattered Glass==
+Shattered Glass Chromedome is a evil mirror universe counterpart of the ''Generation 1'' character.
+==References==
+{{reflist}}
+==External links==
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