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TRANSFORMERS SERIES BIBLE

CHIP is Spike's best friend, first introduced in Episode #2, "Roll for it." He is a
computer genius who can operate almost any memory bank set in front of him,
including Teletraan I. Spike is envious of his ability to alter and create new functions for
computerized machines--often done with Wheeljack's help. Although his scientific talents are
great, Chip is physically handicapped--paralyzed from the waist down--and must be confined
to a wheelchair. This makes his especially vulnerable during Decepticon attack--although his
courage shines through in any desperate situation.

CARLY, a year older than Spike, could be called Spike's girlfriend--but not to her face!
First seen in MP#700-21 "The Immobilizer," Carly was always more interested in the Auotobots
than in Spike (to Spike's dismay), although she appreciates his friendship. Like Chip, Carly's
scientific knowledge is great--but it extends more in the chemical/electrical/mechanical areas
of science than computer knowledge. Carly is almost too self-assured, and her curiosity
often leads her--and Spike--into dangerous situations. Impulsive and apt to act on her own
instincts, Carly often disappears from the others with a plan of her own--usually some bold,
bordering-on-foolish attempt to aid her friends.