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| Basher | |
| Continuity: | Masters of the Universe |
| Type: | Hovercraft |
| Model: | N/A |
| Class: | Unknown |
| Manufacturer: | Unknown |
| Crew: | 1/2 |
| Passengers: | 2-4 |
| Armament: | Battering ram |
| 1st appearance: | "The Cosmic Comet" |
The Basher is a the name attributed to a fictional vehicle featured in the Masters of the Universe multimedia franchise. It first appeared in the pilot episode of the 1983 animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, which was titled "The Cosmic Comet".
History
The Basher was a hovercraft utilized by the Evil Warriors on the planet Eternia. It was capable of low atmospheric flight. It was bluish-green in color and had an open cockpit to accommodate a single pilot and one co-pilot or passenger. The anterior of the Basher was open-ended as well and could house multiple passengers. It had two jet engines, one on each side for thrust and was also capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
The Evil Warriors took the Basher to the Widget Woods to muscle the native Widgets into giving them access to their valuable Coridite mines. He-Man arrived to defend them and engaged in battle with Skeletor. Skeletor fired his Havoc Staff at He-Man, which he deflected with his Power Sword. The blast ricocheted and struck the Basher, destroying it. [1]
The Basher was later rebuilt and used multiple times by the Evil Warriors in their ongoing battles against the Masters of the Universe.
Crew complement
- 1 pilot and 1 front-seat passenger.
- Up to four rear cargo passengers.
Onboard weaponry
- Battering ram - Housed in a compartment on the front of the Basher.
Notes & Trivia
- The Heroes of Eternia equivalent to the Basher was the Wind Raider, which was usually piloted by Man-at-Arms, but also on occasion by He-Man.
- Beast Man and Mer-Man were both skilled at piloting the Basher.