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'''Q Force''' is a fictional marine [[Military unit#Units.2C formations.2C and commands|military unit]] originated and designed by Palitoy as part of the Action Force range of 3 3/4 inch action figures and vehicles; similar to the [[G.I. Joe]] [[action figures]] and featured in the [[comic book]] series ''[[Battle Action Force]]''. |
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==Graphic representation== |
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A [[ocean|marine]]-based unit, and therefore without the scope for variety of characters and vehicles, Q Force was the smallest of the Action Force ranges. |
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Described in promotional material as: <blockquote>"Made up of Underwater Specialists, they are the Action Force arm that strikes from the sea"</blockquote> the unit was introduced as part of the second generation of Action Force (see [[Action Force#Second generation .281983.29|''Action Force – second generation (1983)'']]). In contrast to the [[Action Force#First generation .281982.29|First Generation]] releases and Q Force's fellow units [[Z Force (Action Force)|Z Force]] and [[SAS (Action Force)|SAS Force]], the figures and vehicles moved away from the [[camouflage]] of their real-world equivalents (i.e. naval greys and light blues) and were painted in bold yellows, reds and dark blue.<ref name="museum1">[http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/GetObjectAction.do?objectKey=270013 Deep Sea Defender] figure at the collection at Leicestershire County Council museum {{Dead link|date=August 2017}}</ref> |
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The ''Battle Action Force'' back stories that accompanied the release of the figures (see [[Battle Action Force#Tie-in with Action Force|''Battle Action Force tie in'']]), were less extensive than were the case for the SAS Force and Z Force ranges - the SAS Force for example featured in nearly twenty separate storylines, Q Force in contrast had seven. |
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However Q Force did appear in the first-ever ''Battle Action Force'' storyline, introducing the Action Force team. The ''Swordfish'' craft and the two characters ''Leviathan'' and ''Shark'' represented Action Force's debut in ''Action Force'', written by [[Gerry Finley-Day|Gerry Day]]. Later comic storylines also constructed [[Red Shadows|Red Shadow]] [[Frogman#Types of armed-forces divers|frogmen]] and an enemy [[battlecruiser]] although these were never realised as action figures or toys. |
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Despite having frogmen and an array of waterborne characters and vehicles, the Action Force universe still included some cross-over with the [[SAS Force]] also including frogmen two water-based characters Stakeout (an [[Special Boat Service|SBS]]-style commando) and Beaver (a kayak pilot)<ref name="silent">[http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/GetObjectAction.do?objectKey=137178 SAS Silent Attack], part of the collection at Leicestershire County Council Museum {{Dead link|date=August 2017}}</ref> although these characters were used for inland [[waterway]]s whilst Q Force dealt with marine-based scenarios. |
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With limited [[theatre (warfare)|theatres]] in which to operate and without toy representations of any marine-based Red Shadows characters or vehicles, the stories involving Q Force battling the enemy were limited, often to cameo roles in stories involving other Action Force units such as ''Operation Spearhead'' (a holiday special) and their last appearance, a fleeting role alongside [[Space Force (Action Force)|Space Force]] in ''Crossfire!'' Unlike the SAS and Z Force units, Q Force were never written into any storylines involving Cobra or the [[Action Force#Third generation (1985)|Third Generation Action Force]] characters however the Dolphin character was one of the few profiles to be carried over to the AF (Third Generation) team (albeit without reference to the Q Force unit). |
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The paucity of storylines was also evident in that two of the seven comic book appearances by Q Force included sequences where [[shark]]s were exploded by [[hand grenade]]s, in a likely homage to the shark's demise in the ''[[Jaws 3-D]]'' movie released in 1983, around the time of the comic book story. |
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The action figures were, in keeping with much of the [[Action Force#Second generation (1983)|second generation]] of Action Force, repaints and repackages of existing [[G.I. Joe]] figures and vehicles as well as some [[Action Force#First generation .281982.29|First Generation]] toys. |
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===Characters=== |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Code Name |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Function (figure) |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Real Name |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Birthplace |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Serial number |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Primary military speciality |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Secondary military speciality |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">[[File card]] or comic book 'Datafile' description |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Equipment |
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!bgcolor="green"|<span style="color:black;">Notes |
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|Shark |
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|Aqua Trooper |
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|Jean-Paul Rives |
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|[[Toulouse]] |
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|AF 934038 |
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|[[Torpedo]] technology |
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|[[Underwater demolition]] |
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|Swimmer of undoubted ability. Spent early years in [[Martinique]] and was involved in several complex treasure hunts for [[Spain|Spanish]] [[galleons]]. Basic training at [[French Navy|French Naval School]], [[Brest, France|Brest]], France. Top of Class in torpedo training. Torpedo officer, French Navy. Joined ''Action Force''. Took underwater demolition course ''Sword-of-Honour''. |
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|[[Scuba set|Breathing apparatus]] |
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|Repaint of the [[Action Force#First generation (1982)|First Generation]] ''Action Force'' ''Frogman'' with additional breathing apparatus. |
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|Leviathan<ref name="museum1" /> |
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|Deep Sea Defender |
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|Jamie Hugh Maclaren |
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|[[Glasgow]] |
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|AF 93403 |
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|Naval battle tactics |
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|Gunnery |
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|Second son of a [[shipbuilding|shipyard worker]] in Glasgow. Joined [[Royal Navy]] straight from school. Sheer ability forced him through the ranks to become Commander of a [[Destroyer]]. ''Action Force'' recruited him as the best man available. Passed [[scuba diving|Deep Sea Diving]] top of class. Experienced [[Navy diver|Diver]]. |
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|A red [[Antenna (radio)|aerial]] and a red [[backpack]]. |
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|An unaltered repaint of the First Generation ''Deep Sea Diver'' figure. Described in Battle Action Force as the "leader of Q Force" although this was never stated on his datafile. |
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|Phones |
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|[[Sonar]] officer<ref>[http://museums.leics.gov.uk/collections-on-line/GetObjectAction.do?objectKey=269996 Sonar Officer] figure at the collection at Leicestershire County Council museum {{Dead link|date=August 2017}}</ref> |
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|Patrick Liam O'Flaherty |
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|[[Dublin]] |
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|AF 934037 |
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|[[Military communications|Communications]] |
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|Survivor |
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|Ex-leader of specialist survival school. Recruited by Action Force and given extra training in communication technology. Friendly rivalry exists between Phones and [[Z Force (Action Force)#Characters|Breaker]] as to who is the best in Action Force with communication systems. |
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|[[Radio operator|Radio pack]] and [[AK-47]] |
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|Repaint of an amalgam of several First Generation figures. |
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|Surfer |
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|Sea Skimmer pilot |
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|Hoxworth Whipple |
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|[[Hawaii]] |
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|AF 934119 |
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|Seaborne rescue |
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|[[Missile|Rocket assault]] |
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|A champion surfer in his youth - rode the "Tunnel" at [[Waikiki]]. Very happy at [[ocean|sea]], he has an intuitive appreciation of moods and weather changes on the ocean. Joined Action Force and has since designed and developed a speed-board capable of 150 knots. Best record on Action Force "Rescue & Recovery" course. |
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|[[Jet-ski]] (''Sea Skimmer'') armed with [[missile|rockets]] |
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|Repaint of First Generation Naval Assault figure. |
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|Dolphin |
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|Pilot of Sealion |
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|Gareth Morgan |
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|[[Cardiff]] |
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|AF 934332 |
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|Underwater solo attack |
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|Deep sea exploration |
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|Superb formal training. Excellent knowledge of all Action Force underwater weapons. Rapid promotion led to command of Royal Navy [[submarine]] at an early age. Given brief to chart one of ocean's least-known expanses, beneath the [[Polar ice cap]]. Ideal experience for command of the ''Sealion'', generally acknowledged as the most advanced sub-aqua vehicle in existence. |
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|Pilot accompanying ''Sealion'' vehicle |
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|Originally a repaint of the Aqua Trooper, later releases were entirely new moulds. Dolphin and [[Space Force (Action Force)|Space Force]]'s Moondancer were the only characters whose profile was carried over, without amendment, to the Third Generation release. |
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===Vehicles, weaponry and armour=== |
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Unable to produce scale battleships or submarines due to the size such models would require, the figures were supplied with more fantastical equipment and the first release included one full-size missile boat (''Swordfish'', ''[[Q Force#First release|see below]]''), a one-man submarine mini-vehicle (''Stingray'') and three stand-alone figures (Aqua Trooper, Deep Sea Defender and Sonar Officer (''[[Q Force#Characters|see above]]''). |
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A further release added another vehicle and figure set, the two-seater submarine/hovercraft hybrid (''Sealion'') in addition the range added a mini-vehicle and figure pack, the jet-ski inspired ''Sea Skimmer''. |
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====First release==== |
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* '''Swordfish''' – a hovercraft-styled missile boat. An amalgam of parts of the First Generation AF-5 vehicle and missiles used in the [[SAS (Action Force)|SAS Force]] mobile missile system. |
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* '''Stingray''' – a one-man submarine, similar to those used in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Never Say Never Again]]''. The craft came packaged with an ''Aqua Trooper'' figure whose accompanying file card identified him as ''Shark''. |
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====Second release==== |
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* '''Sealion''' – an original vehicle, the ''Sealion'' was a two-man craft piloted by the accompanying ''Dolphin'' figure. A submarine/hovercraft type vessel, it included detachable solo-[[submersibles]] (or 'diver transport units'), [[Electromagnetism|electromagnetic]] [[claws]] and an array of missiles and laser weaponry. The ''Sealion'' was also given its own introductory storyline in ''Battle Action Force'' although, in the absence of Red Shadow equivalent vehicle, it was written into a conflict with the [[Republic of Singapore Navy|Singapore Navy]] as a result of a case of mistaken identity. |
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Both the ''Sealion'' and ''Dolphin'' were subsequently re-packaged as part of the [[Action Force#Third generation (1985)|Third Generation]] (AF) release, keeping the same codenames. |
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* '''Sea Skimmer''' – a jet-ski style mini-vehicle, this craft came armed with rockets and was piloted by Surfer. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|30em}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.actionforce.org/ Action Force Online] Action Force Online |
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* [http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/Blood/Index.html Blood For The Baron!!!] Battle Action Force comic scans |
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