Nucleon shock gauntlets are illegal for a good reason. Once they'remagno-clamped to a mech's knuckles, his fists become deadly weapons, as his strength and punching power are immensely magnified. After prolonged use, however, Nucleon shock gauntlets can become highly unstable. They are presumably powered bynucleon.

Fiction

Cybertron cartoon continuity

Swindle found a pair of nucleon shock gauntlets in an abandoned arsenal on the planet ofCombatron. After testing them on his brotherHardtop, he wore them into battle with a group ofAutobots, only to have them stolen byBlurr andArmorhide. After the rest of his comrades were captured, Armorhide wielded the shock gauntlets againstBrushguard'sDecepticlone army. With the gauntlets enhanced by Armorhide'sCyber Key, he made short work of a number of drones, but the gauntlets soon overloaded and exploded.Force of Habit

Shattered Glass

They areBrawn's weapons of choice.Eye in the Sky

Animated cartoon

Ironfist carries a pair of nucleon shock gauntlets.The Stunti-Con Job

Toys

Timelines

• Fisitron (BotCon 2011 attendance freebie)
  • Accessories: Two Nucleon shock gauntlets

Fisitron comes with two Nucleon shock gauntlets that fit over his fists, in actuality repurposed "shock paddles" from the originalRatchet version of the mold.