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Bumblebee (G1)/toys

2009-11-28T04:29:10Z

68.118.197.3: /* Alternity */

{{picsneeded|Lots of toys}}
[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toys.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Sure, just one Bumblebee's pretty nonthreatening. But get an army...]]
'''[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]''' gots lots of toys!

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1984~1986/2001/2003/2004/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''11''', '''C-56'''
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Cartoon]] episodes [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|1]]–[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|95]], [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[The Transformers (issue)|1]]–[[Decepticon Graffiti!|23]]
**''Notable appearances:'' {{storylink|Blood on the Tracks}}
[[Image:Bumblebeeg1toy.jpg|left|175px|thumb|No, not Herbie.]]
[[Image:Red_G1_Bumblebee.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Not [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] either.]]
: Bumblebee's original toy, released in 1984 and in Japan in 1985, transforms into a "penny-racer"-proportioned Volkswagen Beetle. He was available through the first three years of the ''Transformers'' series, the entire duration of the [[Mini Vehicle]] assortment. In 1984, Bumblebee was produced in both yellow and red (as was Cliffjumper), though how this came to happen remains a mystery.

: Bumblebee was released in a wide variety of colors in markets south of the border. In Mexico, both a blue version and a recently-discovered white version with a red face were released, while both metallic gold and gunmetal-silver versions have appeared from South American companies [[Antex]] and [[Estrela]].

: Bumblebee was reissued as a keychain by [[Fun4All]] under license from [[Hasbro]] in the US in 2001. Along with having its rear bumper [[Retool|retooled]] to accommodate the chain, the keychain form lacked the "Dunlop" text on the tires, and was also released in Japan in 2003 as a 7-Eleven [[exclusive]]. The Japanese keychain series also had a black "[[Chase figure|chase]]" version.

[[Image:Bumblebeeheads.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Left to right, starting at the top: Original Bumblebee's head and Goldbug's head, Cliffjumper's head compared to Pretender Classics Bumblebee's head, Action Master Bumblebee's head and reissue Bumblebee's head. (The Action Master's head is really only there to fill the hole.)]]
: In 2004, Bumblebee was again [[Reissue|reissued]] in Japan in a six-toy multi-pack alongside [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] and [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], but this time with a [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accurate]] head.

: The original mold is also used by [[Volks]]. The keychain version is used by [[Glyph (G1)|Glyph]], while the new-head multi-pack version was used to make [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]].

: The [[Encore|Transformers Encore]] series released a package of Mini Vehicles similar to the 2004 package; this time Bumblebee was bundled with [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], [[Tailgate]], [[Pipes]] and [[Outback]]. Again, Bumblebee has the show-accurate head. This was released in July, 2008.


*'''Goldbug''' (Throttlebot, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-97'''
**''Notable appearances:'' {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Cartoon]] episodes [[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2|95]]–end, [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[Mechanical Difficulties!|28]]–[[Dark Star (issue)|50]]
[[Image:Goldbugg1toy.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Older, squatter, faster.]]
: The [[Throttlebot]] Goldbug was released in 1987, and like the other Throttlebots, he has a pull-back motor and a simple transformation. The vehicle mode was not designed to look like a penny racer, as the original toy was, so its variation on the Volkswagen Beetle was much more realistically-proportioned. Though the other Throttlebots seem to have always been intended to be new characters, Goldbug's head was based directly on that of Bumblebee's original toy. Bumblebee was the second Transformer to be given a second toy (as both [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and Rodimus Prime had been released the year previous).

:This toy was reissued in Europe in 1991 as part of the [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] reissues, along with the rest of the Throttlebots. The toy was [[Retool|retooled]] to remove the [[rubsign]] indent, the heat-sensitive decal proper replaced with a glossy-paper faction symbol.

:This toy is also the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] [[Goldbug (IDW)|Goldbug]].

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*'''Bumblebee''' (Pretender, 1989)
**''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, large "sonic blaster" rifle, small "laser pistol"
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[All the Familiar Faces!|58]]–[[Dark Creation|65]]
: As part of the sixth year of Generation 1, Bumblebee was released as a "[[Classic Pretender]]", expanding the range of [[Pretender|Pretenders]] toys. This version of Bumblebee is still a Volkswagen Beetle, but now has what look like off-road tires. He came with a gun for his robot mode that could be mounted on his roof and another gun for his human shell. Oddly, the robot's head is modeled after [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper's]] toy head.


*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 1989)
**''Accessories'': "Laser pistol"
**''Period of activity:'' [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel Comics (US)]] [[Dark Creation|65]]–[[End of the Road! (US)|80]]
: The inner robot to Pretender Classics Bumblebee was sold without the shell as a K-Mart [[exclusive]] [[Legends (G1)|Legends]] figure, but with the inner-robot gun to his teammate [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], who had Bumblebee's small gun in exchange. The Legends figure was also sold in a set with Legends [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], Jazz and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in Japan the same year.


*'''Bumblebee''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': Heli-pack, rifle
**''Notable appearances:'' None yet identified
: A non-transforming action figure that mixed cartoon model with toy-detail, Bumblebee's [[Action Master]] release came with a [[Heli-pack]] that transforms into a large "high-powered air rifle" with spring-loaded deploying barrel. This release makes Bumblebee the only character to have a toy of some kind available during the entire original Transformers production run (from 1984-1990).

===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Bumblebee Minicar toy.jpg|right|175px|thumb|A gold bug, but not Goldbug.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Mini Vehicle, 1993)
**''Period of activity:'' [[Generation 2 (Marvel Comics)|Generation 2]]
: Bumblebee's first [[Generation 2]] toy was a redeco of his original toy, but with gold chrome on the previously yellow parts.


*'''Bumblebee''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
**''Accessories'': Rifle
**''Notable appearances:'' None yet identified
: Bumblebee's second release in the Generation 2 line was as a recolor of the [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bot]] [[High Beam]], transforming into a concept race car with exposed rear engine. He features through-axle construction for incredibly fast zipping on flat, smooth surfaces, and is compatible with many tracks and playsets from ''Hot Wheels'' and ''Matchbox''.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Crosswise (RID)|Crosswise]] and [[Nightracer]].

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
*'''Bumble''' (2003)

: Bumblebee was released in 2003 in the Japanese ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' line as a scaled-down version of his original toy.

*'''Bumble''' (2003)

:Bumblebee also came in red! Red Bumble was a chase.

===Titaniums===
[[Image:TitaniumRM-Bumblebee.jpg|right|150px|thumb|22 years and five Robot Points later, he finally gets a gun. Revenge time!]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

:''[[Titanium Series]]'' Bumblebee is a small, 3-inch mostly-die-cast-metal statue of the little guy in a hybrid of his toy and cartoon models. He has joints at the waist, neck and shoulders, plus a removable pistol. He even comes with a little Autobot-sigil display base.

:This mold would've been used to make [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], but the ''Titanium'' line was canceled before the statue could be released.


*'''Optimus Prime & Bumblebee''' (2-pack, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, display stand

: A Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] two-pack, this set features "Supermetal Finish" (read: shiny) versions of the "Robot Master" ''Titaniums'' Optimus Prime and Bumblebee.

*''' ''War Within'' Bumblebee''' (Cybertron Hero, unreleased)
**''Accessories:'' Unknown, likely display stand

:Prior to the line's cancellation, a 6-inch resin copy depicting a transformable Bumblebee was seen at [[BotCon 2006]]. His alternate mode was the saucer-like car seen the Dreamwave's ''[[The War Within]]'' (which was itself based on the first cartoon appearance of Bumblebee). An alternate head of Cliffjumper was seen as well, indicating a retool. Unfortunately these never made it into production.

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===Classics===
[[Image:Bumblebeeclassicstoy.jpg|right|220px|thumb|Flight-enhancement buddy #2]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

: The Deluxe ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a yellow sports car (labeled as a "cruiser" on the package). The genericised car model comes from Volkswagen's unwillingness to license the Beetle for a Transformer. To avoid having to find him a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|whole new altmode]], this version of 'Bee takes his design from a combination of a "hatchback" style car and a Bug. He comes with a single accessory, a jet ski called "[[Wave Crusher]]" on a trailer. This is a bit similar to his Action Master toy's transforming heli-pack. In robot mode, Bumblebee is articulated with ball joints at the head, shoulders, elbows, hips, and has hinge knees. Wave Crusher converts into a jet pack that mounts onto his back.

: Later versions [[Retool|retooled]] the area the [[rubsign]] rests on to be larger.

: This retooled version of this mold was also used to make ''Classics'' [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]].

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[[Image:Classics LegendsBumblebee toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Not Sunstreaker.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2007)

: This ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Bumblebee toy is a redeco of ''[[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], transforming into a modified Chrysler ME Four Twelve concept car. In either mode he has flip-out "wings". We have gone full circle.

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===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Mov2007-toy Slumblebee.JPG|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Slumblebee''' (2007)

: Slumblebee is, as his name suggests, a plush Bumblebee toy based on his original [[Generation 1]] form. Obviously he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colors. You can transform him into his car mode (which is totally not a Beetle, as far as Volkswagen can prove) by turning him inside out. Truly he is a new zenith of cuteness.

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*'''Legacy of Bumblebee''' (Deluxe class multi-pack, 2008)

:A Walmart [[exclusive]] three pack, the ''Legacy of Bumblebee'' collector's set comes with [[Bumblebee (G1)|''Classics'']], [[Premium Series]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)|live-action movie]], and ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] figures. While the ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' Bumblebees are identical to their original, single carded releases, the ''Classics'' Bumblebee has been redecoed to more closely resemble his ''Movie'' and ''Animated'' counterparts, changing his white stripes to black, and his grey/silver plastic to yellow, similarly to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Bumble.

:This pack comes in ''Movie'' style packaging, but not specifically marked as such.

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Bumble toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The difference is mind blowing.]]
*'''Bumble''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Wave Crusher trailer/backpack

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Bumblebee is a redeco of ''Classics'' Bumblebee. Bumblebee swaps some of his black plastic for dark gray, and his light gray plastic for yellow. His yellow plastic is almost entirely covered in yellow paint to deal with the common problem of yellow plastic being near-translucent against darker plastics and the inconsistency between bare plastic parts and painted clear parts. His eyes are painted blue despite being molded in translucent plastic. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, he lacks the ''Classics'' heat-sensitive rubsign, but has some [[Vacuum metalizing|vacuum-metallized]] parts: his hood-mounted scoop and his spoiler.

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===Universe (2008)===
====G1 Series====
[[Image:Universe2008 Legends G1Bumblebee.jpg|right|170px|thumb|Stingers and plasma cannon not included. (Neither is a laser pistol.)]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Legends, 2008)

:''Universe'' Legends class Bumblebee has a vehicle mode that is something of an amalgamation of the vehicle forms recent Bumblebees have adopted. While he forms a modern hatchback like the ''Classics'' Bumblebee and ''Animated'' Bumblebee toys, the more aggressive design with large flared wheel arches, and small windows evoke the look of the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] version of [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. He transforms similarly, but not exactly as his ''Generation 1'' toy.

===Alternity===
*'''Bumble''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-03'''

:''[[Alternity]]'' Bumblebee transforms into a licensed Suzuki Swift. Although originally said to be Bumblebee released in "Champion Yellow" and "Pearl Red" colors, the red version was later revealed to have a [[retool]]ed head, making it [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] instead.

===Unreleased===
====Alternators====
: One of the earliest proposals in the ''[[Alternators|Alternators/Binaltech]]'' line was for Bumblebee as a Volkswagen New Beetle, with [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the redeco. Unfortunately, VW had similar concerns as Porsche, what with not wanting to be associated with "war toys", therefore the design never made it past the control drawing stage (it looks like they made [[Donald Duck|other arrangements]]). Control drawings for both Bumblebee and Cliffjumper have been published in the Japanese ''[[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]]'' book.

====Attacktix====
[[Image:AttacktixBumblebee.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Well, if people are gonna keep drawing him carrying gigantic guns....]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (Booster, 200?)
**''Attacktix ID number'': '''TF06'''

: Part of the second-series ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Boosters, Bumblebee is a "Rare" 10-point "Specialist" that fires a standard missile. His Special Power, "Infiltrate" allows Bumblebee, after being defeated and turning up white, to be placed anywhere on the opponents starting line. He also has an always-active power that lets him take a free turn if he defeats another "Specialist"-ranked piece with a higher point value than his own. Holy schneikies, he's a ''monster'' on the board.

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==Merchandise==
===Generation 1===
*'''Bumblebee Decoy''' (1987)
**''US ID Number:'' '''26'''
**''Japanese Stat Number:'' '''46'''

:A tiny unpainted red rubber figurine of Bumblebee was packed randomly among the other 51 [[Decoy|Decoys]] in the packages of 1987 Transformers toys. A larger, creamy orange version appeared in 11-packs of Decoys in Japan around the same time. It is notable for being the first Bumblebee figure to be based on his [[character model]].

*'''Bumble''' bottlecap (Kabaya, 2003)
**''ID Number:'' '''C-4'''

:A tiny black-and-white figurine of Bumblebee standing atop an Autobot [[insignia]] bottlecap, Bumble was one of twelve black-and-white bottlecaps sold [[blindpacked]] in Japan (where bottlecap collecting is a [http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Bert popular] hobby) by candy and snack company and frequent ''Transformers'' licensee [[Kabaya]]. One configuration of [[Pepsi Convoy]]'s trailer is a display stand for the set.

===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:SCF-Bumblebee-Spike.JPG|right|150px|thumb|"ACT NATURAL."]]
*'''Bumble and Spike''' (2001)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''5''' (painted), '''6''' (clear)

:A 3-inch PVC of Bumblebee with his best human friend [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] was released in ''Act 3'' of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Super Collection Figure]] series. Both painted and transparent versions were made in equal quantities and sold blind-packed. The PVCs were later sold in [[Hasbro]]'s markets under the name ''Heroes of Cybertron'', with this figure being called the ''Autobot Espionage Team'' due to the trademark on the name "Bumblebee" having been lost.

===MyClone===
[[Image:MyClone Bumblebee.jpg|100px|thumb|Oh wow they managed to let the kid friendly character look like a fat, grumpy old man.]]
*'''Bumble''' (2003)

:MyClone Bumble is a block style figure. He can be disassembled and combined with other MyClone figure and features a large amount of articulation for a small toy.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:G1 RobotHeroes BumblebeeVsSoundwave.jpg|right|150px|thumb|I wiw punch Soundwave into obwivion.]]
*'''Bumblebee & Soundwave''' (2007)

: ''[[Robot Heroes]]'' Bumblebee is another piece of absolute adorableness. A soft-plastic figurine that combines the cartoon and toy elements of the original Bumblebee with a "super-deformed" style, he is jointed at the neck and shoulders. He came in a two-pack with [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]].

: This mold was also used to make ''Robot Heroes'' Cliffjumper, of course.

===3D Battle-Card Game===
*'''Classic Bumblebee''' (2007)

: A 22-point character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, "Classic" Bumblebee "transforms" into a yellow sports coupe, based on his ''Classics'' design. He uses the same parts layout as [[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]] and [[Blackjack]].

===Gummy Candy===
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)

[[Image:ClassicsGummies.jpg|right|175px|thumb|He's Bumblelicious!]]
:Large [[Transformers Gummy Candy|gummy candies]] packaged in a blister bubble.

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Bumblebee.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Tubby lil' muggy all stuffed with <strike>fluff</strike> energon.]]
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

: [[Mighty Muggs]] Bumblebee is a [[super-deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with swiveling arms and head. His mold is different from the standard template used by most ''Transformers'' Muggs, as it is extra short and has Bumblebee's trademark "horns". On the other hand, he doesn't come with any weapons.

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====Transformers Wacky Wobblers====
*'''Bumblebee''' (2009)

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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bumblebee/bumblebee.htm Bumblebee at TFU.info]
*[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/mini_frame.php?art=whitemexbee White Mexican Bumblebee gallery at TF-1.com]

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Skywarp (G1)

2009-11-09T00:38:10Z

68.118.197.3: /* Universe (2008) */

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:''Skywarp is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Skywarp1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Skywarp, Decepticon Stair-Pusher-Downer]]
[[Teleportation]] is a dangerous tool in the hands of a capable adversary. Thankfully for the [[Autobot|Autobots]], '''Skywarp''' is the Decepticon who possesses that ability. Skywarp's not so bright, so without supervision he's worthless as a warrior. He mostly uses his teleportation power for immature pranks on both friend and foe. He takes a charmingly puerile angle at thuggery, so his pranks are well-received amongst his Decepticon peers (excepting the victim, of course).

Because, come on, a surprise push down a staircase is ''hilarious''.

{{quote|Don't think. Just do.|Skywarp's life motto|"[[Megatron Origin issue 4]]"}}

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Fraudeur''' ("Cheater" or "Evader" or "Smuggler")
:''Hungarian name'': '''Égretörő''' ("Sky-springer")
:''Italian name'': '''Corvo''' ("Crow")
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comics)'': '''Espião Celeste'''
:''Portuguese name (Brazil comics)'': '''Viajante'''
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Tīen Wān''' (天彎, "Sky Warp")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Nao Fan Tian''' (鬧翻天, "Extreme Ruckus")
:''Russian TV dub name:'' '''Deformer'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:Introdump decepticons marvelus01.jpg|left|300px|thumb|You can tell Skywarp apart from Thundercracker in the Marvel Comics by, uh.... let us get back to you on that.]]
Skywarp was one of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] troops who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] during its mission to clear a path for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] through an asteroid field. He was deactivated when it crashed on [[Earth]], and he lay dormant for four million years. When he and his fellow Decepticons awoke, Skywarp was given a new [[Alternate mode|altmode]], that of an Earth jet. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} He aided the Decepticons in their building of their new base constructed of parts from [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant]] and joined in their attack on [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]'s auto repair shop. After the successful abduction of Sparkplug Witwicky, Skywarp, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] defended their base from [[Autobot|Autobots]], though [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Spider-Man]] were able to sneak through and rescue Sparkplug. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

''When Starscream fired upon his teammate [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] for eavesdropping on his plot to overthrow Megatron, Skywarp and the other Decepticons sought deadly revenge on the Decepticon [[Air Commander]]. {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} Though Starscream escaped, the Decepticons soon regrouped to attack the Ark, but their battle was ended prematurely when [[Auntie]], the Ark's computer system, magnetized the walls, immobilizing both factions. {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}} On another occasion, he and Thundercracker made a strafing run on two Autobot spies, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. Jazz was deafened and blasted off the road, but Sunstreaker led them into a human military zone, prompting Megatron to call them back to base. {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}} Skywarp also traveled with the Decepticons to the [[United Kingdom]], where he and his teammates attempted to learn about a mysterious Autobot rescue ship buried under a castle. An initial attack on the Autobots left Skywarp seriously wounded by a bomb from [[Bluestreak]]. {{storylink|Man of Iron!}}''

Though Sparkplug Witwicky was able to devise a way for the Decepticons to convert Earth fuel into a usable substance, he also poisoned the result, so Skywarp and his fellow Decepticons were immobilized at the climax of their would-be final battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} The Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] took command of the Decepticons and the Ark shortly thereafter and nursed Skywarp and his comrades back to full health. Skywarp may have helped Shockwave attempt to capture and brainwash [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] into a Decepticon, or it may have been Thundercracker without red stripes. It's hard to tell. {{storylink|Plight of the Bumblebee!}}

[[Image:Skywarpgoofyteleportation.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Upon close inspection, Skywarp's teleportation power is merely a goofy loop-de-loop.]]
He served the Decepticon cause up until he was deactivated while battling [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and placed in prison stasis at Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] traveled back from the year 2006 to build a super-weapon to destroy [[Unicron]], Skywarp was a key player in the defeat of the mad Decepticon. Sorta.''

''The Autobots took Skywarp out of stasis, painted him to look like [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and sent him stumbling toward Galvatron with a tape-recorder of Starscream's voice on his back. Galvatron, still sore about Starscream tossing him out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] during his Megatron days, shot and presumably killed Skywarp. Galvatron then realized that if he killed Starscream in the past then there'd be no way he could have killed Starscream in the future (never mind that killing Skywarp now opens up that whole issue of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus' identity]]). Believing he was in an alternate past and thus nothing he did there would affect his personal timeline, Galvatron hurried back to his proper time. Way to take one for the team, Skywarp. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}''

During a massive battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth's moon, Skywarp and the other Decepticons held in stasis aboard the Ark were liberated by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and subsequently brought back online. {{storylink|Totaled!}} During the first Decepticon Civil War, Skywarp battled with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s Decepticons. Skywarp surprised [[Bugly]] with his teleportation powers and blasted him, temporarily stunning him. However, Bugly successfully returned fire, striking where he guessed Skywarp would next teleport. {{storylink|Cold War!}} Skywarp was repaired in time to face an [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream in [[Tokyo]], but both he and Thundercracker were destroyed by their former flying partner. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}

====''Generation 2''====
The Autobots and the Decepticons had just agreed to make an alliance against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]], but the Decepticons disagreed about aiding other planets' people. When the Autobots went alone to fight the Cybertronians, they almost were defeated, until Skywarp (yes, this article is about him) suddenly appeared, followed by the rest of the Decepticon army, to aid the Autobots.

And you just know he mocked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] he saved. ''Relentlessly.'' {{storylink|Escalation!}}

====''Classics''====
{{note|Classics is a [[splinter timeline]] from the Marvel US continuity that does not include events from either ''Generation 2'' or the Marvel UK issues.}}
His broken body rescued from [[Tokyo]], Skywarp was rebuilt using Shockwave's upgraded [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] schematics. He was told that it was Starscream, driven mad with the power of the [[Underbase]], who did him in. Skywarp's okay with that. After all, the traitor's going to have to let down his guard sometime. {{fact}}

After the appearance of the mysterious crossdimensional Decepticon [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], Skywarp and the other rebuilt Decepticons under Megatron's command traveled to [[South America]] to investigate an equally mysterious power source that seemed to share traits with Landquake. En route, they were attacked by [[Walter Barnett]]'s [[RUNT]] squad. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 2}} Skywarp managed to shake off these interlopers just before Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived in search of this same power source, and a new battle between the factions began in the jungles surrounding the power source. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}} As the battle escalated, Skywarp and Starscream fought [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] across the skies, {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 5}} but ultimately, Megatron was forced to call for a withdrawal. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}}

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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Tetrajet seekers.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Cybertron alt-mode (left). The early Decepticons promoted geometry.]]
In the early days of the Decepticon rebellion, Skywarp and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] both faced the powerful protectors of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] cities, the [[Guardian Robots]]. Even millions of years later, the powerful Guardians struck fear into Skywarp's spark. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

Skywarp was one of the elite Decepticons that served [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] on Cybertron four million years ago. Skywarp and his fellow Seekers came across the Autobots [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] pilfering [[conductor|energy conductors]], and tried to eliminate the Auto-jerks. Once Wheeljack broke through their defenses, Skywarp and Thundercracker transformed to their tetrajet modes and followed the Autobots. They managed to get a good shot in against Bumblebee, but soon both Autobots escaped termination by taking the chase underground. Skywarp later joined Megatron in attacking and boarding the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot ship]] on their search for energy. After crash-landing on Earth, the Decepticons and Autobots laid dormant for four million years, until volcanic activity stirred the ship's computer back to life. Skywarp was the first of the ship's Transformers to be reformatted and awakened by [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]], in the form of an Earthen F-15 fighter jet. Once active, Skywarp immediately dragged his master Megatron's body into the reformatting rays of the Ark's computer, and soon all the Decepticons were revived. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Since the Decepticons were so badly short-staffed during their early days on Earth, Skywarp was usually involved in whatever crazy plot for universal domination Megatron was hatching. This included attacks on an off-shore oil rig, [[Sherman Dam]] and the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma|ruby crystal mines of Burma]]. On the last raid, Skywarp and Thundercracker caught a pair of snoops -- Bumblebee and the human, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. They were knocking the little Autobot around for fun, and pondering how to giftwrap him for Megatron, when an explosion caused the mine to cave in around them. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} When the Decepticons escaped the Burma operation with a cache of energon cubes, Skywarp requested permission from Megatron to teleport in order to scare off Autobot pursuers. Teleporting behind the strangely airborne duo of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bluestreak]], Skywarp pasted the ornery old Autobot with a heat-seeking missile, knocking him out of the sky that he probably shouldn't have been able to fly around in anyway. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion Skywarp Prowl punchy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"[[Bumblebee (G1)|Punch-buggy yellow]]!"]]
When [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] was caught spying on the Decepticons' new [[Space Bridge]], Skywarp and Starscream captured him for Megatron. After Bumblebee was reprogrammed to led the Autobots into a trap, Skywarp biffed [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] from behind, causing him to fall down in an almost pushing-down-stairs-like fashion. {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}} After the Decepticons acquired the [[antimatter]] formula, they were en route to the Ark when [[Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] intercepted them, practicing their jet judo maneuvers. Skywarp was being thrown off-course by Sideswipe's antics until Starscream knocked the Autobot warrior loose. During the battle, Megatron charged himself up with the Decepticons' new toy, and transformed into an "anti-matter gun" to obliterate the Autobots. After Starscream had his turn with the gun, Skywarp got ready to blow some Autobots away too. Before he could start, however, [[Spike Witwicky]] attacked his leg with a jackhammer. He scooped up the puny fleshling and was about to blast him with the anti-matter gun (and, incidentally, probably blow his own hand off in the process) when [[Chip Chase]] attached a computer override device invented by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], which allowed Teletraan I to take brief control of his body. Skywarp started firing Megatron's anti-matter power at the other Decepticons, overheating the unstable power supply and forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

{{bigquote|You little fool... You're no match for Skywarp!|Skywarp announces his superiority to a teenage fleshling and a kid in a wheelchair.|"[[Roll for It]]"}}

Skywarp was later part of a Decepticon raid on a factory, apparently in a very playful mood with his teleporting power. First he 'ported behind some human guards to taunt them before making them scatter with laser fire. Then, when Thundercracker blased open some power lines to begin filling his energon cubes, Skywarp "cut in line" by teleporting between Thundercracker and the energy to fill his own cube first. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] showed up to stop them, Skywarp fired a heat-seeking missile at him, only for Prime to deflect it with a punch. The Autobot was eventually defeated, and Skywarp ran off with some [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

When the Decepticons began draining heat energy out of Earth's core using a crystal shaft in the Arctic, Skywarp got a bit bored at the lack of real action. He was in the middle of taunting Rumble when the two of them accidentally caused a miniature avalanche in one of the caves. By sheer happenstance, this led to the Decepticons recovering the long-lost [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] from an icy tomb. Skywarp helped perform repairs on the giant flier, though it was probably better for all concerned if somebody with actual knowledge had performed these repairs. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}

During a battle at [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power facility, the newly-constructed [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived to rescue the beleagured Autobots, who had been captured by the Decepticons. Skywarp foolishly attempted to beat the flamethrowing [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] with a mere pair of heat-seeking missiles, and ended up being grabbed out of the air by the mighty jaws of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who chomped on his wing and threw Skywarp into his fellow Megatron loyalist [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Soon afterwards, during an operation in [[Peru]], Skywarp got to be Megatron's favorite Seeker for the day after Starscream and Thundercracker stole poor-quality steel for their latest super-weapon. He had fun taunting the egotistic 'Screamer when Megatron called him to battle, leaving the other Seekers behind on mere guard duty. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}} Later, Skywarp helped Megatron steal a giant meteor, although its unstable power proved too dangerous to use for energon cubes. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

Skywarp was in a playful mood during the Decepticons' raid of a solar power plant in [[India]], cracking wise and hoping to play a game of catch...with the rajah as the ball. He had even more fun in a quick free-for-all with the Autobots, a distraction so that the Decepticons could kidnap one of the Autobots' fleshling friends as a guinea pig for [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s mind-control experiments. Skywarp enjoyed himself so much, he got in a fight with Starscream on the way back to headquarters about how ''brilliant'' Megatron's plan was. Thundercracker had to jump out of the way while the two of them roughhoused in the elevator. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}} Thanks in part to Arkeville's [[hypno-chip]] slaves, the Decepticons were able to bring Cybertron into Earth's orbit, creating massive environmental disturbances that produced millions of energon cubes. What's more, transporting energon to Cybertron was now just a short flight away. Unfortunately, the devastation was greater than Megatron had anticipated. While Skywarp was on a return flight from Cybertron, a tidal wave broke off the access tower to the Decepticons' undersea base, flooding it. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} Skywarp was present at the final battle before the Autobots knocked Cybertron out of orbit, and fled when Megatron abandoned his troops to escape with the energon cubes. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}} With Megatron seemingly destroyed as his star cruiser exploded with the cubes on-board, the Decepticons were left rudderless. While working on repairs for their undersea base, tempers flared as Skywarp picked a fight with his favorite target, Rumble, and his pint-sized partner, [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. Skywarp bit off more than he could chew, however, as Frenzy's surprising strength overcame Skywarp as he tried to crush the mini-cassette beneath his heel. Thundercracker and Soundwave started to get involved in the fracas too, but Megatron soon arrived to put his house back in order. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}}

Like all Decepticons, Skywarp provided his [[power chip rectifier]] to Megatron for his single combat with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} When the Decepticons attacked another rocket base, Skywarp and Thundercracker attempted to double-team Optimus Prime, but only succeeded in destroying the very rockets they came to plunder. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} Later, the Decepticons attacked a mining camp to lure the Autobots out into the open, and Skywarp stood guard over the humans being used as bait. After they used the opportunity to kidnap [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] for his special circuit board, Skywarp later helped fill the energon cubes from Megatron's [[Solar Needle]]. {{storylink|Changing Gears}} As the Decepticons took over New York to create the city of New Cybertron, Skywarp was seen loading cars into [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]'s drum for reconstruction. He and Thundercracker were later damaged after trying to take some potshots at Optimus Prime, only to miss and crash straight through a building in the process. {{storylink|City of Steel}} He also served in a later assault on the Ark, distracting the Autobots long enough for Megatron to sneak inside and mess with their [[recharging chamber]]s. {{storylink|Attack of the Autobots}}

Rather stoic in recent weeks, Skywarp was back to his cheery but malicious self when he and Starscream went after some [[electro-cell]]s at the [[Experimental Energy Research Laboratory]]. While breaking through the roof of the installation, Skywarp merrily remarked on the joy of opening presents. During a fight with the Autobot named [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], one of Skywarp's insignia was ripped off, and later planted to help turn the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticon]]s against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Traitor}} During a battle with the Autobots over the [[immobilizer]], Skywarp unleashed his new toy: a [[bouncer bomb]]. This weapon ricocheted through the trees, explosively bouncing from one side of the battlefield to another. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were also subject to its "friendly fire" until Megatron shot the blasted thing down. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}}

Skywarp's teleportation power did come in useful when he was needed to sneak up on the Autobots with the [[Transfixatron]]. One quick zap and they were all frozen in vehicle mode. However, he failed to zap ALL the Autobots, which ultimately led to the undoing of Megatron's scheme. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}} Skywarp was present during the Decepticon alliance with [[Sub-Atlantica]], and was part of their attack on Washington D.C. He and Thundercracker strafed the Autobots while in battle on the Great Lawn. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}} When the Decepticons stole the ninja robot [[Nightbird]], Skywarp used his grapples to pull the roof off of the demonstration ampitheater, allowing Starscream and Thundercracker to swoop in and grab the robot. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

Skywarp and his flying buddies once attempted to triple-team Optimus Prime in battle, but failed to do more than provide Optimus with a chance to toss a good quip. Strangely, Skywarp was later seen throwing what looking like a standard pineapple grenade at the Autobots. It was effective enough, but looked as out of place as an AK or a tommygun in Transformer hands. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} When the Decepticons made yet another attempt at harnessing some sort of power from the Earth's core, Skywarp defended their drilling operation from the Autobots. He and the Seekers attempted to bomb the Autobots from the air, but a scattering of explosive missiles from [[Bluestreak]]'s shoulder launchers took them out of the fight. {{storylink|The Core}}

During the assault on Iron Mountain, Skywarp was briefly taken over by [[Bombshell]]'s [[cerebro-shell]]s during a tiff between Megatron and the Insecticons. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}} He also joined the Decepticon expedition to [[Dinobot Island]], to loot and plunder its various sources of energy. Skywarp was eager to do battle with the Dinobots when they arrived to defend their new home...which just goes to show Skywarp's kinda stupid. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} When the Autobots eventually arrived to help drive the Decepticons off of Dinobot Island, they were aided by a band of dinosaurs themselves, prodded onwards by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Skywarp and Thundercracker found their lasers ineffective against the charging brutes, and were forced to retreat with the rest of their army. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

During some aerial dogfighting with the Autobot ace, [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], Skywarp took a nasty hit to the wing. He must have managed to limp back to base, because he was present for Megatron's interrogation of the Constructicons a short while later. {{storylink|The Master Builders}} When the Decepticons went after [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]'s latest super-weapon, the [[Negavator]], Skywarp and the Seekers strafed the Autobot convoy in a box canyon. Their efforts were blocked by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]]'s disruptor beams and magnetic smoke, which left the Seekers unable to see or navigate in any way. Skywarp and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] ended up in a three-way collision with each other and a canyon wall. {{storylink|Auto Berserk}} Once, the Decepticons were pre-emptively celebrating the destruction of the Autobots after Megatron acquired the [[Heart of Cybertron]]. They got over-energized on energon cubes and passed out in the desert. Five'll get you ten, whoever passed out closest to Skywarp woke up with a [[Scraplet]] drawn on their face in permanent marker. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Skywarp was a participant in the ultimate prank against the Autobots. Using Autobot costumes left over from last Halloween, Skywarp and some others raided an oil refinery for fuel, only to be driven off when the "heroic" Decepticons arrived to stop the "evil" Autobots. The entire scene was filmed by [[Shawn Berger]] and used to smear the Autobots' good name so severely that they were forced to abandon Earth entirely in a rocket cruiser. Ha HA! {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} The fleshlings didn't appreciate the joke when they found out the punchline, but Skywarp and the Decepticons were too busy enslaving [[Central City]] to care. As bad luck would have it, though, the Autobots managed to make their way back to Earth, and drive off the Decepticon occupation. Killjoys. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

When the Decepticons set up a temporary base of operations at the airport, Optimus Prime sent in the Dinobots to clear them out. Skywarp and the other jets were caught off-guard initially, but the Decepticons had learned from previous encounters that the Dinobots were more vulnerable in their robot modes. By feigning defeat, Skywarp and the others lured the Dinobots into a false sense of security, and they transformed back to robot mode. Skywarp and Megatron then unleashed a barrage of energy, igniting the jumbo jets on the tarmac and causing the Dinobots tremendous damage. The Decepticons finally scored a decent victory against the Dinos, and they owed it all to a dirty underhanded sneak attack. It was a good day to be Skywarp. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

Like most of the Decepticons, Skywarp was rendered temporarily invulnerable due to exposure to [[electrum]]. Invincibility didn't make him any better a prison guard, though, as even [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] was able to overpower him and escape from the Decepticons' undersea headquarters. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}}

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In 2005, Skywarp was part of a massive [[Battle of Autobot City|Decepticon attack]] on [[Autobot City]] on Earth. He was badly damaged during the battle, but managed to escape with the rest of his comrades aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. However, en route to Cybertron he was tossed out into space with other badly damaged Decepticons so that the rest would be able to make it home. Skywarp's body was gathered by [[Unicron]] and, among others, used to make [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s new warriors. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

{{note|Skywarp arguably became either [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] or [[Cyclonus's Armada]], the identical warrior who was never seen again. Either way, Skywarp effectively ceased existing.}}

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===3H comics===
[[Image:Wreckersskywarpcyclonus.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Looks like Cyclonus was Bombshell. Neener neener.]]
After the Decepticons lost the Great War and [[Maximal|Maximals]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] claimed [[Cybertron (planet)|the planet]], [[Megatron (BW)|another Megatron]] subjugated nearly every Transformer alive with a transformation-lock virus and an army of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. Skywarp was one of the handful of Transformers who had slipped through Megatron's fingers, and eventually he and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] joined up with the legendary strike team, the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. Given a mission by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]], the Wreckers fought through an army of Vehicons to steal an Autobot shuttle in order to get off-planet. {{storylink|Departure}}

{{note|Though no reason is stated in-story as to how or why or when Skywarp got this new body between the Great War and the [[Beast Era]], ''Wreckers'' plotter [[Glen Hallit]] noted that Skywarp's body was based on a mass-production body type of its day, similar to Generation 1's [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]].}}

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{{storylink|Betrayal}} {{storylink|Disclosure}} {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Under undisclosed circumstances, Skywarp betrayed his fellow Wreckers and joined [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]]'s [[Minions of Unicron]] during the [[Universe war|Universe conflict]]. During the final battle within the [[Pit]], he was defeated by [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
{{note|Events from the [[Keepers Trilogy]] novels are in italics.}}
Skywarp was one of Megatron's earliest recruits for the Decepticons, gathered to his inner circle after word spread about treachery in the [[Council of Elders]]. He served under the primary Decepticon faction for millennia, under Megatron and for a time under Shockwave in the Dark Ages. His teleporting power enabled him to get the best of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] during [[The Fallen]]'s ceremony at the [[Well of All Sparks]]. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Skywarp was one of several Decepticon invaders on board the Ark when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while the Autobot ship was clearing an asteroid in the path of Cybertron.

In 2002, he was one of the Transformers who survived the disastrous launch of the sabotaged ''[[Ark II]]'', and was later captured and reprogrammed by arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam "Lazarus" Rook]], who intended to rent out the services of the enslaved robots to various terrorist groups. After Megatron reactivated himself, he freed his Decepticon subordinates in order to put forward his plans to infect Earth with a metallic virus of doom. To pass the time while this happened, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp busied themselves by tearing apart the Autobot Minicar team. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3}}

Skywarp later participated in Megatron's attack on [[San Francisco]], where he followed Starscream's orders to maintain formation and drop cluster bombs on the Autobot giant [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], forcing the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to split into their separate robot forms. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}}

Skywarp presumably stood watch over the defeated Autobots while Megatron tried to persuade [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to help the Decepticons conquer Earth. After some human firefighters distracted the Decepticons long enough for Optimus Prime to free the Autobots, Skywarp was presumably beaten up and escaped when Superion sacrificed himself to stop a nuclear missile launched by rogue US General [[Robert Hallo]].

''When Megatron was kidnapped by the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]], and Decepticon leadership was up for grabs, Skywarp began acting more serious and ambitious than his regular "lunatic prankster" persona would suggest. One of the few Decepticons who aggressively refused to follow Starscream in Megatron's absence, Skywarp teamed up with the [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] trio in an attempt to seize power for himself. He lured Starscream into leaving his new kingdom in [[Las Vegas]] and travelling to Hoover Dam. Once there, Skywarp challenged Starscream directly for leadership of the Decepticons. He failed miserably, however—Starscream dealt Skywarp severe damage using his [[Null-ray|null bolts]] at close range, then tossed his former wingman over the falls. Skywarp was in [[stasis lock]] for some time thereafter, and begrudgingly chose to serve under Starscream after his repair cycle aboard the ''Nemesis'' was completed. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

''When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and his private army of humans attacked Las Vegas, along with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Skywarp was among the Decepticons who charged out to meet them in battle along the Strip. As Thundercracker and Soundwave kept the rampaging [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]'s attention, Skywarp prepared a delicious, under-handed sneak attack. Diving at Grimlock at full speed, Skywarp planned on unleashing his heat-seeking missiles at near point-blank range for maximum devastation. Luckily for Grimlock, the little Autobot Bumblebee was willing to sacrifice his functionality in order to keep the more powerful Autobot warrior in play, and took the full impact of the missiles at the last second. Enraged, Grimlock struck Skywarp with enough force to send him flying miles away into the desert, and out of the fight for the immediate future. ''

''Curiously, Skywarp chose NOT to leave Las Vegas with Megatron once the former Decepticon leader returned to Earth. Damaged after his time with the Keepers, Megatron lost a fight with Starscream and was forced to relinquish his leadership to the Aerospace Commander. Still, Megatron refused to serve under Starscream, and led a revolt of several Decepticons into exile. For whatever reason, Skywarp remained at Starscream's side until the Keepers attacked, possessing Starscream as a host body and caging the rest of the Decepticons still in Las Vegas inside a dome of impenetrable energy. Skywarp assumed command of the remaining Decepticons in Starscream's absence, and directed the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] into not attacking the dome directly as [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but digging beneath the energy field to forge a tunnel they could exit through. He also made contact with Megatron's forces outside the city, and agreed to wait patiently until the time was right for all the Transformers to assault the Keepers as one. ''

''When the time came, Skywarp "allowed" his Decepticons to join forces with Megatron's, because it was the only "logical" thing to do. During the fight, he blasted the [[Bluestreak]]-Keeper with an explosive gamma radiation blast. The attack was effective, but proved moot when the Bluestreak-Keeper fused with the Starscream-Keeper, creating one massive and deformed robotic god figure. In the end, it was Optimus Prime and the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] which finally ended the war with the Keepers, diverting the force of a nuclear missile launched by the American government. In the aftermath, Starscream's scrap was salvaged and rebuilt, but Megatron chose to make Skywarp his new second-in-command for a time, mostly just to piss Starscream off. Still, Skywarp certainly saw it as the most "logical" thing to do. {{storylink|Annihilation}}''

''In Washington D.C., Megatron and the Decepticons stormed the White House to show their displeasure to the [[President of the United States|President]] for trying to wipe them out with a nuclear strike. Megatron assigned Skywarp to deal with the SWAT teams in the streets, then sent him into the skies to join Starscream in shooting down the air support called in by the military. Final tally—Starscream: 12, Skywarp: 5. Sometime later, Skywarp was present in the Nevada desert when the Autobots and Decepticons confronted the United States military. Thanks to their airborne tactics, Thundercracker and Skywarp did significant injury to the troops and survived the [[deconstructionite]] assault virtually unscathed. After the Keepers were finally defeated and Starscream had been restored to his normal irascible self, Megatron chose to restore the status quo and replaced Skywarp with Starscream as his second-in-command yet again. {{storylink|Fusion (novel)|Fusion}}''

{{note|Although it's hard to see how, the author(s) of the Keepers Trilogy may have confused Skywarp with Shockwave, or at least combined their roles and personalities into one character. Throughout the trilogy, Skywarp made repeated references to the "logical" course of action, and once made an oblique reference to his gift over the electromagnetic spectrum. Whether there was actual confusion involved, or if the pick-up writer [[David Cian]] was forcing Skywarp to fit a role once Dreamwave's comics made using Shockwave off-limits, is unknown.}}

When Shockwave arrived on Earth with his new army, he quickly disposed of Megatron and demanded loyalty from Skywarp and the others. Somewhat begrudgingly, they assented and accompanied him back to Cybertron. Back on their home planet, Skywarp and Thundercracker were amazed at what Shockwave had accomplished in their absence and were planning to sign on for the duration. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} After getting run down and beaten up by Optimus Prime on his way to Shockwave, though, the Seekers took an offer from Starscream and Soundwave to abandon the rising conflict on Cybertron and return to Earth for some good ol' fashioned looting. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

On Earth, Skywarp was part of Starscream's initial salvo against the Ark, a decoy to be deliberately taken prisoner in order to draw out the remaining Autobots where the newly reformatted [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] could get at them. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} After decimating the Autobots' ranks, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] freed the fallen Decepticons, and they were about ready to terminate their opponents when the awe-inspiring clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] emerged from fold-space, looking to have words with Starscream. Sunstorm's "purifying light" induced an energon overload in their systems, knocking them into stasis lock. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Skywarp and the others remained Autobot prisoners until Starscream negotiated a deal for their release in exchange for his aid against Sunstorm. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

Skywarp fell back under Megatron's command once the former leader arrived on Earth and forced Starscream back under his thumb. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics===
[[Image:GIJoevsTF1_Seeker.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
Skywarp was one of the Transformers reprogrammed to serve the terrorist organization [[Cobra]] and was, along with Thundercracker, rebuilt to transform into a [[Rattler]] aircraft in the process. Their first mission was to show off Cobra's power by assaulting a peace ceremony in [[Washington, D.C.]], and either Skywarp or Thundercracker was the first to reveal his robot mode to the shocked [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] before wrecking [[Ace]]'s jet with a single punch. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1}}

When [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] undid Cobra's reprogramming of the Transformers, Skywarp waited on the runway in Rattler mode until [[Major Bludd]], unaware of the plane's true identity, decided to use him as his ticket off [[Cobra Island]]. Skywarp responded that he kinda felt like walking today, before crushing Bludd to death with his moving innards as he transformed. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4}} He then joined Thundercracker in fighting [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], who had also been freed from Cobra's control. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5}} Unfortunately, the two Seekers were later caught in the [[SPS Satellite]]'s rain of energy beams and deactivated. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6}}

{{note|As Skywarp's coloration is identical to Thundercracker's in this series, it's possible that it was actually Thundercracker who killed Major Bludd. However, the action seems more like something Skywarp would do.}}
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===IDW comics continuity===
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Skywarp, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] were early recruits for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], helping sow terror across Cybertron and kidnap Senator [[Decimus]] just prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and founding of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3}} At one point he was part of a squad intent on assassinating [[Zeta Prime]], but the plan was thwarted when [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] warned the Autobot leader (tackling Skywarp in the back on the way). {{storylink|Spotlight: Blurr}}

[[Image:Infiltration5 Skywarptotalled.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Skywarp learns what happens when he pushes Megatron down a flight of stairs.]]
In the modern era, Skywarp is part of a Decepticon infiltration unit that has operated covertly on [[Earth]] for at least four years, working to destabilize Earth's governing organizations and create global anarchy. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3}} His alternate form is an [[wikipedia:F-22_Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] fighter jet, and his main job seems to be using his teleporting powers to transport his comrades to places.

Starscream assigned him and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to destroy all traces of the [[Nebraska]] operation, but after demolishing the abandoned Nebraska command bunker, he was severely damaged by Megatron, who, unfortunately for Skywarp, had been inside at the time. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 5}} Megatron was apparently not one to hold grudges, and he soon had Skywarp repaired and functioning again, under the understanding that there would be no further second chances. {{storylink|Escalation issue 1}} While on a mission to destabilize Middle Eastern energy supplies, Skywarp confessed to Thundercracker that he believed Megatron had it in for all of them, especially himself, though his fellow Decepticon pointed out the fact that Megatron did have him repaired. {{storylink|Escalation issue 2}} Skywarp participated in the operation at [[Brasnya]] where he injured [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and evacuated Megatron before the Autobots could destroy him. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6}}

When [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] began his coup, he first contacted Skywarp in an effort to get a viable ally. Skywarp thought it was a big load of crap, but said that if Ramjet could get some results in one day, they'd talk. However, Skywarp did mention that he always "bets on the leader." This turned out to be a prudent decision. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ramjet}}

Skywarp was among the concerned Decepticons who feared that Megatron had lost all sense of reason when he deployed [[Sixshot]] on Earth. They conspired to bring Starscream back into the fold to talk some sense into their leader. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1}} Emboldened by Starscream's lone stand against the Reapers, the Decepticons attacked and eventually the alien invaders, with Skywarp participating in the destruction of their starship. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}

A year later, Megatron had somehow regained Skywarp's confidence, with the Seeker bigging him up to Starscream during the Decepticon attack on [[New York City]]. During that attack, Skywarp got to make stuff go boom and kill a lotta folks, and it was the best day out ever. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1}}

After taking out several military helicopters, Skywarp was assigned to accompany Soundwave, Hook and Astrotrain as they took Frenzy to deal with a large ground force. [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] voiced his doubt that the tiny Decepticon had a chance against such a huge number of enemies, but Skywarp, enjoying a chance for a dig at the new guy, simply told him to make sure he kept his distance. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2}}

All the fun of smashing things and killing millions of people soon soured though, as Skywarp started clashing with the [[Insecticon (G1)|uppity Insecticons]] and getting lonely now Thundercracker was being mopey and Starscream wasn't around much. Even mindlessly killing eight million people in [[China]] couldn't perk him up. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
Skywarp listened to Starscream discussing his plans for conquering Earth and was ordered to fly ahead of the [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], leading the way towards [[New York City]]. His altmode is the same as Starscream's one-engine-per-wing body. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}

{{note|There's no evidence in the story that Skywarp actually ''did'' fly ahead of Astrotrain, but if it's true, he may have survived the Decepticon defeat unharmed.}}
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===3D Battle-Card Game===
Skywarp serves under [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] as one of his Decepticon soldiers, battling [[Optimus Primal]]'s many Autobot allies in what might possibly have been an inter-universe battle. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Skywarp's history of [[commercial]] appearances includes:

* The very first Transformers animation, a commercial for [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue #1]] of Marvel's ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]]'' comic book. On Earth, he flies across the desert with Starscream and Thundercracker to attack a power plant.

* He is briefly seen battling in the desert against Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr, until Cyclonus and Scourge (!!) swoop in to counterattack.

* Skywarp attacks an Autobot power station along with Thrust and Starscream in a commercial for Ultra Magnus.

* He can be very briefly glimpsed swooping into battle alongside Galvatron (!!) on Earth in a subsequent commercial for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and Galvatron.

[[Image:LiveActionJazz-Skywarp01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I bet he spiked the punch.]]

* Along with his original Seeker wingmates, he gets barreled over by the Dinobots in a commercial for the Predacons.

* A commercial for Transformers reflective iron-on patches advertised the "[[Prizes in Disguise]]" competition. When the [[iron-on patch]] was used, it was possible to find instead an instant win ticket for a Transformers voice changer (of the [[Enemy]] variety)—or to have a party with "life-size" Transformers! Among the "life-size" Transformers shown were [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and Skywarp. In all likelihood, you did not party with them.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1-toy SkywarpCommSeries.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Commemorative Series retooled Skywarp. Robot mode... that's okay. Jet? Not so much.]]
* '''Skywarp''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/2001/2003/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''23'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 "Machine Guns", 2 wings (left & right), 2 rudders (left & right), 2 tailfins (left & right), 2 fists (left & right), front landing gear

: The only 1984 [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] with a deco not used previously in [[Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, Skywarp transforms into an [[wikipedia:F-15_Eagle|F-15 Eagle]] fighter jet, sharing his mold with his teammates [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. Many parts need to be removed completely for transformation from robot to jet and back, which nowadays is considered a major drawback of the toy. It is rare to find it complete, as neither mode can hold all the pieces required. There are a few minor mold variations of this toy (common for the first two years of ''Transformers'', really), the most immediately noticeable being that early versions did not have visible "clip-tabs" on the inner face of the gauntlets.

: [[:Image:Redeco.jpg|Early Hasbro stock photos of Skywarp]] show him with a plastic purple nosecone. This was changed to a soft, black rubber nosecone when the toy was actually released. However, a [http://tfarchive.com/toys/articles/toypics/mex_skywarp.jpg Mexican variant] retained the purple plastic nosecone. The same stock photos also show him with purple launchers with black triggers and muzzle rings, black feet, black shins, black outer arm panels, purple horizontal stabilizers, and both sets of purple missiles. These stock photos were also later used to promote Takara's 2001 reissue.

: In 2001, Skywarp was given a short-run reissue (limited to only 1,000 pieces) by Takara as a convention-[[exclusive]] item, bundled together with Thundercracker as "[[Collector's Edition]]" Set C. The toy would later be more extensively released in 2003 as part of [[Hasbro]]'s [[Commemorative Series]] series IV, though due to US [[For safety reasons|toy-safety regulations]], his missiles were made extra-long since his spring-loaded launchers were now fully-functional.

: In August, 2008, Skywarp was released with Thundercracker as number 11 in Takara's [[Transformers Encore]] line. For this release Skywarp's Decepticon symbols were painted and his purple stickers were changed to a much bluer shade of purple. Curiously, Skywarp's wing stripes in this release are factory-applied stickers, instead of the [[tampograph]]s on his two-pack buddy.

: This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] into [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and retooled to make [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]].

:For some reason, the stats on Skywarp's, Starscream's and Thundercracker's [[tech specs]] were switched around. Skywarp's box was given Starscream's numbers, which explains his high intelligence and rank. The actual specs intended for this toy, but accidentally given to Thundercracker, are presented here. Hasbro's Commemorative Series Skywarp reissue had his bio rewritten to explain his higher stats.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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===Machine Wars===
[[Image:MWSkywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|After his near-fatal encounter with the Invert Colors function.]]
* '''Skywarp''' (Basic, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle halves
: Sharing a mold once again with [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], Skywarp transforms into a white [[wikipedia:Rafale|Dassault Rafale]] fighter jet with spring-loaded one-step transformation from jet to robot. The two halves of his rifle store in his lower legs. Like all ''[[Machine Wars]]'' toys, Skywarp was an [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores and related stores like Toy Liquidators.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' [[Wingstun]] and ''[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Machine Wars'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like [[Mirage (BM)|Mirage]], except he can fly.]]
* '''Skywarp''' (Deluxe, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

:''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] in his Generation 1 colors. He transforms into a Cybertronic fighter jet, armed with two spring-loaded projectile launchers that can fire orange "energon" bolts. These launchers end up in his arms in robot mode. He has a third robot mode that collapses the legs around the cockpit (oh hush), with flip-out panels revealing an extra pair of thrusters. His [[spark]] crystal, revealed by flipping the purple hatch on his back, has a Decepticon [[insignia]] [[tampograph]]ed on top of it.

:Skywarp was also used to make ''Beast Machines'' [[Sonic Attack Jet]], ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]], and ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Universe Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
* '''Skywarp''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF X-1'''

: ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Skywarp was a very small-scale simplification of the original Generation 1 Seeker toy, retaining most of its functionality and accessories, except for his long null-rays. Skywarp was one of two [[Chase figure|chase figures]] from the first wave of the line.

: This mold was redecoed from Starscream, then re-redecoed into Thundercracker, and finally retooled to make Thrust.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

===Robot Masters===
[[Image:RMSkywarp toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now with the proper articulation for down-stair-pushing.]]
* '''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns"

: ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] from the same series, a smaller yet more advanced version of the original toy, adding more articulation and reducing the amount of [[Partformer|part-forming]] required. He was available only in a two-pack with Thundercracker, which also came with a Decepticon sigil pin and chromed missile pods. This set was the very last product released in the ''Robot Masters'' line and wasn't even strictly sold in a box from that series; instead, it used an [[e-Hobby]] ''Generation 1'' reissue box, with a small ''Robot Masters'' sticker in the corner tab noting its origin from the front.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Robot Masters'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Classics (2006)===
[[Image:Class06-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ultra Magnus isn't pictured because he was just pushed-well, you know.]]
* '''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

: ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Skywarp is a slight retool of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-15 Eagle fighter jet]], though with a canopy like that of an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-14 Tomcat]]. He comes with a pair of spring-loaded missile launchers that can be mounted on his biceps or used as hand-held weapons in robot mode and can attach under his wings in vehicle mode. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he also features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: Skywarp was slightly [[Retool|retooled]] from the earlier Starscream figures. The retool is present in the jet intake area. The slope of his shoulders was decreased from Starscream's, and a rectangle added to the vertical area, making the number now five instead of four. This retooled version was used for all subsequent releases of the mold: ''Classics'' [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], as well as [[Acid Storm]] from ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]''. At the end of ''Classics'' Starscream's production run, he too used this version of the mold.

: He was only available as part of a Target stores [[exclusive]] two-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. The set's price was $19.99, despite including both a Voyager-class and Deluxe-class mold in it, which was approximately $30 worth of toys if they'd been sold separately. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: [[:Image:Classics Skywarp toy.jpg|Stock photos of ''Classics'' Skywarp]] showed a more detailed color scheme than the actual released figure. Much like ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, the changes were most likely due to an overabundance of [[Paint application|paint applications]]. This more detailed version was shown at [[BotCon 2006]] and at least one sample found its way to a collector's hands. The sample also used the original Starscream mold, and not the retooled version used for every version of the mold since and even including Starscream.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Classics'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Masterpiece===
* '''Masterpiece Skywarp''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-6'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand

[[Image:MP-6 Skywarp.jpg|200px|thumb|Takara finally remembered what colors the Seekers are supposed to be.]]
: ''[[Masterpiece]]'' Skywarp was released in Japan in September of 2007. He is a redeco of the Masterpiece Starscream mold in black, gray, silver, and purple, though the purple and silver are more minimal than usual. Skywarp is able to switch between a minimally retooled stoic face and a new snarly face, retooled from Starscream's previous smirk. The tiny [[Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine (this time molded black) is also included, as well as a clasp for jet-mode Skywarp to hold the gun-mode Megatron that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Masterpiece Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]].

[[Image:MPSkywarp stickers.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Sadly, no stair-pusher sticker.]]
: The sticker sheet includes Skywarp-esque stripes, as well as several whimsical squadron markings.

:The second pressing of Masterpiece Skywarp (released in October 2008) features an assembly error: his left and right pectorals are flipped. This misassembly does not affect transformation at all, and is really only noticeable when compared to prior Masterpiece Seekers. The September 2007 pressing of Masterpiece Skywarp is assembled correctly. Masterpiece Thundercracker is misassembled as well.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Attacktix===
*'''Skywarp'''

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium-toy WWSkywarp.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''War Within Skywarp''' (San Diego Comic-Con 2008 exclusive)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of Thundercracker, transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San_Diego_Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' Starscream, Sunstorm and Thrust.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Titanium'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Skywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Skywarp grabbed the wrong launchers.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. He features a colour scheme similar to his ''Generation 1'' cartoon appearance. ''Henkei'' Skywarp and his fellow [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] were released in September, 2008 as an exclusive through Toy Hobby Market.

:Soon after release, there were numerous complaints from both Japanese and Western collectors about the poor quality control for both Thundercracker and Skywarp. Skywarp's most common fault was missing paint for one of his shoulders. Some reported both toys suffering misassembly issues such as having two left or two right thighs.

:Several minor changes were made to this mold for this release. The holes for his missile launchers in his arms were widened, as were the launcher's insertion pegs. The wing's missile launcher insertion points were lengthened and are now curved at the end. The last rectangle on his air intakes, was further modified from the [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] version this time the bottom most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center. Henkei [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Starscream also saw most of these changes.

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Masterpiece Skywarp''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand
: A Wal-Mart exclusive redeco of the Takara version, featuring a more G1 toy styled scheme. It uses the two Starscream faces rather than those of the Takara Skywarp due to Hasbro feeling Starscream's smirk face fit him more than Takara Skywarp's snarl.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
* '''Skywarp''' (1986)

: ''[[Decoy]]'' Skywarp is a tiny, purple, soft-rubber figurine randomly packed with smaller toys at the time. To differentiate him from Starscream and Thundercracker, Skywarp is sculpted holding his arms above his head in a cheering pose.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
* '''Skywarp''' (2002)

: Released in the first wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, Skywarp was a non-transforming action figure [[redeco]]ed (of course) from ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Starscream. As with the rest of the line, Skywarp was composed of transparent red plastic that was entirely painted over, giving him "light-up" eyes.

:The Japanese [[Super Collection Figure|SCF]] version was to be limited to 200 pieces and was one of two prizes offered from the original run of the ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' book (the other being a mostly clear reissue Starscream, distinct from the Ghost Starscream version). Due to the bankruptcy of the ''Transformers: Generations'' publisher, Keibunsha, it is unknown whether the Japanese version of Skywarp was ever actually sent out.

* '''Skywarp''' (2003)

: Same as the American version above, but part of an [[OTFCC 2003]]-exclusive six-pack of figures which also included Starscream, Thundercracker, and three [[Air Warrior]]s. It featured a more metallic paint job from the normal release and slightly different paint details.{{fact}}

===Legends of Cybertron===
* '''Skywarp''' (2004, unreleased)

[[Image:OTFCCSkywarp.jpg|thumb|Doesn't so much teleport as not exist in the first place.]]

: A redeco of ''Mega Super Figure Collection'' G1 Starscream (minus the extra coronation accessories, open-palm hands, and the hand wielding Megatron in gun mode), Skywarp was to be among the first of the fan club exclusives offered by [[The Official Transformers Collectors Convention|OTFCC]] as well as the first in their ''Legends of Cybertron'' line. The figure was delayed and never saw a full release due to [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]] losing the license to run the official Transformers fan club. At least a couple of sample versions were produced.

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===Palisades===
* '''Skywarp''' (Palisades, 2005)

[[Image:PalisadesSkywarp.jpg|thumb|Decepticon on a stick! Get yer Decepticon on a stick!]]

:A ''SmallBluePlanet''-exclusive redeco of the Starscream statue, Skywarp is a six inch tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Skywarp was limited to 300 pieces, and sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].

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===Robot Heroes===
* '''Decepticon Sneak Attack''' (2007)

[[Image:Robot Hero Skywarp.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Clearly just after shoving Starscream down a flight of stairs.]]
: Skywarp is one of the five exclusive figures in Wal-Mart's "Decepticon Sneak Attack" set, alongside [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], [[Mirage (G1)|holographic Mirage]] and "Supermetal Finish" versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. He's a black and purple redeco of Starscream, yes. His left hand's for pushing you down stairs, his right fist's for pumping the air in victory. Sweet, sweet stair-based victory.

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
*'''Skywarp''' (2007)

: A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Skywarp "transforms" into a black and purple jet. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007)|Movie]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]].

==Trivia==
* Skywarp's one-line characterization in the original Transformers [[production bible]] was "sneaky but dumb". Hee hee. [http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#034] In a more peculiar note, his longer write-up in the production bible noted that he was colored olive drab. [http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#038] This error isn't as unusual as one might first think, as Skywarp was the only first-year jet whose colors didn't originate in ''[[Diaclone]]''—thus, they simply may not have been decided upon when the production bible was written.

[[Image:Skywarpatron.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Skywarp really DID need close supervision.]]
* In a possible fit of madness, a triple changer was proposed that would switch between Skywarp (possibly mistaken for Starscream), [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and Skywarp's jet mode.

* Character bios written by unknown persons for the Australian (Madman) DVD release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' definitely claim that [[Cyclonus (G1)|Skywarp became Cyclonus]]. Basically, nobody considers that weighty "evidence".

* Skywarp is the only Seeker with wing stripes that are not red.

* For such a popular character, Skywarp doesn't DO much of anything in the original show.

* [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Machine_Wars|Despite]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Classics_.282006.29|many]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Heroes_of_Cybertron|releases]], [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Titanium_Series|Skywarp]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Henkei.21_Henkei.21|is]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Universe_.282008.29|usually]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Robot_Heroes|an]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Generation_1_2|exclusive.]]

==External links==
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Skywarp Skywarp's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Skywarp (G1)

2009-10-17T13:51:11Z

68.118.197.3: /* Universe (2008) */

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:''Skywarp is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Skywarp1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Skywarp, Decepticon Stair-Pusher-Downer]]
[[Teleportation]] is a dangerous tool in the hands of a capable adversary. Thankfully for the [[Autobot|Autobots]], '''Skywarp''' is the Decepticon who possesses that ability. Skywarp's not so bright, so without supervision he's worthless as a warrior. He mostly uses his teleportation power for immature pranks on both friend and foe. He takes a charmingly puerile angle at thuggery, so his pranks are well-received amongst his Decepticon peers (excepting the victim, of course).

Because, come on, a surprise push down a staircase is ''hilarious''.

{{quote|Don't think. Just do.|Skywarp's life motto|"[[Megatron Origin issue 4]]"}}

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Fraudeur''' ("Cheater" or "Evader" or "Smuggler")
:''Hungarian name'': '''Égretörő''' ("Sky-springer")
:''Italian name'': '''Corvo''' ("Crow")
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comics)'': '''Espião Celeste'''
:''Portuguese name (Brazil comics)'': '''Viajante'''
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Tīen Wān''' (天彎, "Sky Warp")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Nao Fan Tian''' (鬧翻天, "Extreme Ruckus")
:''Russian TV dub name:'' '''Deformer'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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[[Image:Introdump decepticons marvelus01.jpg|left|300px|thumb|You can tell Skywarp apart from Thundercracker in the Marvel Comics by, uh.... let us get back to you on that.]]
Skywarp was one of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] troops who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] during its mission to clear a path for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] through an asteroid field. He was deactivated when it crashed on [[Earth]], and he lay dormant for four million years. When he and his fellow Decepticons awoke, Skywarp was given a new [[Alternate mode|altmode]], that of an Earth jet. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} He aided the Decepticons in their building of their new base constructed of parts from [[Harrison Nuclear Power Plant]] and joined in their attack on [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]'s auto repair shop. After the successful abduction of Sparkplug Witwicky, Skywarp, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] defended their base from [[Autobot|Autobots]], though [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Spider-Man]] were able to sneak through and rescue Sparkplug. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

''When Starscream fired upon his teammate [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] for eavesdropping on his plot to overthrow Megatron, Skywarp and the other Decepticons sought deadly revenge on the Decepticon [[Air Commander]]. {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} Though Starscream escaped, the Decepticons soon regrouped to attack the Ark, but their battle was ended prematurely when [[Auntie]], the Ark's computer system, magnetized the walls, immobilizing both factions. {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}} On another occasion, he and Thundercracker made a strafing run on two Autobot spies, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. Jazz was deafened and blasted off the road, but Sunstreaker led them into a human military zone, prompting Megatron to call them back to base. {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}} Skywarp also traveled with the Decepticons to the [[United Kingdom]], where he and his teammates attempted to learn about a mysterious Autobot rescue ship buried under a castle. An initial attack on the Autobots left Skywarp seriously wounded by a bomb from [[Bluestreak]]. {{storylink|Man of Iron!}}''

Though Sparkplug Witwicky was able to devise a way for the Decepticons to convert Earth fuel into a usable substance, he also poisoned the result, so Skywarp and his fellow Decepticons were immobilized at the climax of their would-be final battle with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} The Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] took command of the Decepticons and the Ark shortly thereafter and nursed Skywarp and his comrades back to full health. Skywarp may have helped Shockwave attempt to capture and brainwash [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] into a Decepticon, or it may have been Thundercracker without red stripes. It's hard to tell. {{storylink|Plight of the Bumblebee!}}

[[Image:Skywarpgoofyteleportation.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Upon close inspection, Skywarp's teleportation power is merely a goofy loop-de-loop.]]
He served the Decepticon cause up until he was deactivated while battling [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] and placed in prison stasis at Autobot headquarters. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] traveled back from the year 2006 to build a super-weapon to destroy [[Unicron]], Skywarp was a key player in the defeat of the mad Decepticon. Sorta.''

''The Autobots took Skywarp out of stasis, painted him to look like [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], and sent him stumbling toward Galvatron with a tape-recorder of Starscream's voice on his back. Galvatron, still sore about Starscream tossing him out of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] during his Megatron days, shot and presumably killed Skywarp. Galvatron then realized that if he killed Starscream in the past then there'd be no way he could have killed Starscream in the future (never mind that killing Skywarp now opens up that whole issue of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus' identity]]). Believing he was in an alternate past and thus nothing he did there would affect his personal timeline, Galvatron hurried back to his proper time. Way to take one for the team, Skywarp. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}''

During a massive battle between the Autobots and Decepticons on Earth's moon, Skywarp and the other Decepticons held in stasis aboard the Ark were liberated by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] and subsequently brought back online. {{storylink|Totaled!}} During the first Decepticon Civil War, Skywarp battled with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s Decepticons. Skywarp surprised [[Bugly]] with his teleportation powers and blasted him, temporarily stunning him. However, Bugly successfully returned fire, striking where he guessed Skywarp would next teleport. {{storylink|Cold War!}} Skywarp was repaired in time to face an [[Underbase]]-powered Starscream in [[Tokyo]], but both he and Thundercracker were destroyed by their former flying partner. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}

====''Generation 2''====
The Autobots and the Decepticons had just agreed to make an alliance against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]], but the Decepticons disagreed about aiding other planets' people. When the Autobots went alone to fight the Cybertronians, they almost were defeated, until Skywarp (yes, this article is about him) suddenly appeared, followed by the rest of the Decepticon army, to aid the Autobots.

And you just know he mocked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] he saved. ''Relentlessly.'' {{storylink|Escalation!}}

====''Classics''====
{{note|Classics is a [[splinter timeline]] from the Marvel US continuity that does not include events from either ''Generation 2'' or the Marvel UK issues.}}
His broken body rescued from [[Tokyo]], Skywarp was rebuilt using Shockwave's upgraded [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] schematics. He was told that it was Starscream, driven mad with the power of the [[Underbase]], who did him in. Skywarp's okay with that. After all, the traitor's going to have to let down his guard sometime. {{fact}}

After the appearance of the mysterious crossdimensional Decepticon [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], Skywarp and the other rebuilt Decepticons under Megatron's command traveled to [[South America]] to investigate an equally mysterious power source that seemed to share traits with Landquake. En route, they were attacked by [[Walter Barnett]]'s [[RUNT]] squad. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 2}} Skywarp managed to shake off these interlopers just before Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived in search of this same power source, and a new battle between the factions began in the jungles surrounding the power source. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}} As the battle escalated, Skywarp and Starscream fought [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] across the skies, {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 5}} but ultimately, Megatron was forced to call for a withdrawal. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}}

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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Tetrajet seekers.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Cybertron alt-mode (left). The early Decepticons promoted geometry.]]
In the early days of the Decepticon rebellion, Skywarp and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] both faced the powerful protectors of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron's]] cities, the [[Guardian Robots]]. Even millions of years later, the powerful Guardians struck fear into Skywarp's spark. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

Skywarp was one of the elite Decepticons that served [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] on Cybertron four million years ago. Skywarp and his fellow Seekers came across the Autobots [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] pilfering [[conductor|energy conductors]], and tried to eliminate the Auto-jerks. Once Wheeljack broke through their defenses, Skywarp and Thundercracker transformed to their tetrajet modes and followed the Autobots. They managed to get a good shot in against Bumblebee, but soon both Autobots escaped termination by taking the chase underground. Skywarp later joined Megatron in attacking and boarding the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot ship]] on their search for energy. After crash-landing on Earth, the Decepticons and Autobots laid dormant for four million years, until volcanic activity stirred the ship's computer back to life. Skywarp was the first of the ship's Transformers to be reformatted and awakened by [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]], in the form of an Earthen F-15 fighter jet. Once active, Skywarp immediately dragged his master Megatron's body into the reformatting rays of the Ark's computer, and soon all the Decepticons were revived. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Since the Decepticons were so badly short-staffed during their early days on Earth, Skywarp was usually involved in whatever crazy plot for universal domination Megatron was hatching. This included attacks on an off-shore oil rig, [[Sherman Dam]] and the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma|ruby crystal mines of Burma]]. On the last raid, Skywarp and Thundercracker caught a pair of snoops -- Bumblebee and the human, [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. They were knocking the little Autobot around for fun, and pondering how to giftwrap him for Megatron, when an explosion caused the mine to cave in around them. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} When the Decepticons escaped the Burma operation with a cache of energon cubes, Skywarp requested permission from Megatron to teleport in order to scare off Autobot pursuers. Teleporting behind the strangely airborne duo of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bluestreak]], Skywarp pasted the ornery old Autobot with a heat-seeking missile, knocking him out of the sky that he probably shouldn't have been able to fly around in anyway. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

[[Image:TransporttoOblivion Skywarp Prowl punchy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"[[Bumblebee (G1)|Punch-buggy yellow]]!"]]
When [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] was caught spying on the Decepticons' new [[Space Bridge]], Skywarp and Starscream captured him for Megatron. After Bumblebee was reprogrammed to led the Autobots into a trap, Skywarp biffed [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] from behind, causing him to fall down in an almost pushing-down-stairs-like fashion. {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}} After the Decepticons acquired the [[anti-matter formula]], they were en route to the Ark when [[Sunstreaker]] and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] intercepted them, practicing their jet judo maneuvers. Skywarp was being thrown off-course by Sideswipe's antics until Starscream knocked the Autobot warrior loose. During the battle, Megatron charged himself up with the Decepticons' new toy, and transformed into an "anti-matter gun" to obliterate the Autobots. After Starscream had his turn with the gun, Skywarp got ready to blow some Autobots away too. Before he could start, however, [[Spike Witwicky]] attacked his leg with a jackhammer. He scooped up the puny fleshling and was about to blast him with the anti-matter gun (and, incidentally, probably blow his own hand off in the process) when [[Chip Chase]] attached a computer override device invented by [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], which allowed Teletraan I to take brief control of his body. Skywarp started firing Megatron's anti-matter power at the other Decepticons, overheating the unstable power supply and forcing the Decepticons to retreat. {{storylink|Roll for It}}

{{bigquote|You little fool... You're no match for Skywarp!|Skywarp announces his superiority to a teenage fleshling and a kid in a wheelchair.|"[[Roll for It]]"}}

Skywarp was later part of a Decepticon raid on a factory, apparently in a very playful mood with his teleporting power. First he 'ported behind some human guards to taunt them before making them scatter with laser fire. Then, when Thundercracker blased open some power lines to begin filling his energon cubes, Skywarp "cut in line" by teleporting between Thundercracker and the energy to fill his own cube first. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] showed up to stop them, Skywarp fired a heat-seeking missile at him, only for Prime to deflect it with a punch. The Autobot was eventually defeated, and Skywarp ran off with some [[energon cube]]s. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

When the Decepticons began draining heat energy out of Earth's core using a crystal shaft in the Arctic, Skywarp got a bit bored at the lack of real action. He was in the middle of taunting Rumble when the two of them accidentally caused a miniature avalanche in one of the caves. By sheer happenstance, this led to the Decepticons recovering the long-lost [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]] from an icy tomb. Skywarp helped perform repairs on the giant flier, though it was probably better for all concerned if somebody with actual knowledge had performed these repairs. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}

During a battle at [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power facility, the newly-constructed [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived to rescue the beleagured Autobots, who had been captured by the Decepticons. Skywarp foolishly attempted to beat the flamethrowing [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] with a mere pair of heat-seeking missiles, and ended up being grabbed out of the air by the mighty jaws of [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who chomped on his wing and threw Skywarp into his fellow Megatron loyalist [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Soon afterwards, during an operation in [[Peru]], Skywarp got to be Megatron's favorite Seeker for the day after Starscream and Thundercracker stole poor-quality steel for their latest super-weapon. He had fun taunting the egotistic 'Screamer when Megatron called him to battle, leaving the other Seekers behind on mere guard duty. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}} Later, Skywarp helped Megatron steal a giant meteor, although its unstable power proved too dangerous to use for energon cubes. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

Skywarp's teleportation power did come in useful when he was needed to sneak up on the Autobots (who were all in vehicle mode) and zap them with the [[Transfixatron]]. However, he failed to zap ALL the Autobots, which meant the undoing of Megatron's scheme. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

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In 2005, Skywarp was part of a massive [[Battle of Autobot City|Decepticon attack]] on [[Autobot City]] on Earth. He was badly damaged during the battle, but managed to escape with the rest of his comrades aboard [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. However, en route to Cybertron he was tossed out into space with other badly damaged Decepticons so that the rest would be able to make it home. Skywarp's body was gathered by [[Unicron]] and, among others, used to make [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s new warriors. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

{{note|Skywarp arguably became either [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] or [[Cyclonus's Armada]], the identical warrior who was never seen again. Either way, Skywarp effectively ceased existing.}}

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===3H comics===
[[Image:Wreckersskywarpcyclonus.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Looks like Cyclonus was Bombshell. Neener neener.]]
After the Decepticons lost the Great War and [[Maximal|Maximals]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] claimed [[Cybertron (planet)|the planet]], [[Megatron (BW)|another Megatron]] subjugated nearly every Transformer alive with a transformation-lock virus and an army of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]]. Skywarp was one of the handful of Transformers who had slipped through Megatron's fingers, and eventually he and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] joined up with the legendary strike team, the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]]. Given a mission by the [[Vector Sigma|Oracle]], the Wreckers fought through an army of Vehicons to steal an Autobot shuttle in order to get off-planet. {{storylink|Departure}}

{{note|Though no reason is stated in-story as to how or why or when Skywarp got this new body between the Great War and the [[Beast Era]], ''Wreckers'' plotter [[Glen Hallit]] noted that Skywarp's body was based on a mass-production body type of its day, similar to Generation 1's [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]].}}

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{{storylink|Betrayal}} {{storylink|Disclosure}} {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

Under undisclosed circumstances, Skywarp betrayed his fellow Wreckers and joined [[Razorclaw (Universe)|Razorclaw]]'s [[Minions of Unicron]] during the [[Universe war|Universe conflict]]. During the final battle within the [[Pit]], he was defeated by [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
{{note|Events from the [[Keepers Trilogy]] novels are in italics.}}
Skywarp was one of Megatron's earliest recruits for the Decepticons, gathered to his inner circle after word spread about treachery in the [[Council of Elders]]. He served under the primary Decepticon faction for millennia, under Megatron and for a time under Shockwave in the Dark Ages. His teleporting power enabled him to get the best of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] during [[The Fallen]]'s ceremony at the [[Well of All Sparks]]. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Skywarp was one of several Decepticon invaders on board the Ark when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while the Autobot ship was clearing an asteroid in the path of Cybertron.

In 2002, he was one of the Transformers who survived the disastrous launch of the sabotaged ''[[Ark II]]'', and was later captured and reprogrammed by arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam "Lazarus" Rook]], who intended to rent out the services of the enslaved robots to various terrorist groups. After Megatron reactivated himself, he freed his Decepticon subordinates in order to put forward his plans to infect Earth with a metallic virus of doom. To pass the time while this happened, Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp busied themselves by tearing apart the Autobot Minicar team. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3}}

Skywarp later participated in Megatron's attack on [[San Francisco]], where he followed Starscream's orders to maintain formation and drop cluster bombs on the Autobot giant [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], forcing the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] to split into their separate robot forms. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}}

Skywarp presumably stood watch over the defeated Autobots while Megatron tried to persuade [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to help the Decepticons conquer Earth. After some human firefighters distracted the Decepticons long enough for Optimus Prime to free the Autobots, Skywarp was presumably beaten up and escaped when Superion sacrificed himself to stop a nuclear missile launched by rogue US General [[Robert Hallo]].

''When Megatron was kidnapped by the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]], and Decepticon leadership was up for grabs, Skywarp began acting more serious and ambitious than his regular "lunatic prankster" persona would suggest. One of the few Decepticons who aggressively refused to follow Starscream in Megatron's absence, Skywarp teamed up with the [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] trio in an attempt to seize power for himself. He lured Starscream into leaving his new kingdom in [[Las Vegas]] and travelling to Hoover Dam. Once there, Skywarp challenged Starscream directly for leadership of the Decepticons. He failed miserably, however—Starscream dealt Skywarp severe damage using his [[Null-ray|null bolts]] at close range, then tossed his former wingman over the falls. Skywarp was in [[stasis lock]] for some time thereafter, and begrudgingly chose to serve under Starscream after his repair cycle aboard the ''Nemesis'' was completed. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

''When [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and his private army of humans attacked Las Vegas, along with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], Skywarp was among the Decepticons who charged out to meet them in battle along the Strip. As Thundercracker and Soundwave kept the rampaging [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]'s attention, Skywarp prepared a delicious, under-handed sneak attack. Diving at Grimlock at full speed, Skywarp planned on unleashing his heat-seeking missiles at near point-blank range for maximum devastation. Luckily for Grimlock, the little Autobot Bumblebee was willing to sacrifice his functionality in order to keep the more powerful Autobot warrior in play, and took the full impact of the missiles at the last second. Enraged, Grimlock struck Skywarp with enough force to send him flying miles away into the desert, and out of the fight for the immediate future. ''

''Curiously, Skywarp chose NOT to leave Las Vegas with Megatron once the former Decepticon leader returned to Earth. Damaged after his time with the Keepers, Megatron lost a fight with Starscream and was forced to relinquish his leadership to the Aerospace Commander. Still, Megatron refused to serve under Starscream, and led a revolt of several Decepticons into exile. For whatever reason, Skywarp remained at Starscream's side until the Keepers attacked, possessing Starscream as a host body and caging the rest of the Decepticons still in Las Vegas inside a dome of impenetrable energy. Skywarp assumed command of the remaining Decepticons in Starscream's absence, and directed the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] into not attacking the dome directly as [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but digging beneath the energy field to forge a tunnel they could exit through. He also made contact with Megatron's forces outside the city, and agreed to wait patiently until the time was right for all the Transformers to assault the Keepers as one. ''

''When the time came, Skywarp "allowed" his Decepticons to join forces with Megatron's, because it was the only "logical" thing to do. During the fight, he blasted the [[Bluestreak]]-Keeper with an explosive gamma radiation blast. The attack was effective, but proved moot when the Bluestreak-Keeper fused with the Starscream-Keeper, creating one massive and deformed robotic god figure. In the end, it was Optimus Prime and the power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] which finally ended the war with the Keepers, diverting the force of a nuclear missile launched by the American government. In the aftermath, Starscream's scrap was salvaged and rebuilt, but Megatron chose to make Skywarp his new second-in-command for a time, mostly just to piss Starscream off. Still, Skywarp certainly saw it as the most "logical" thing to do. {{storylink|Annihilation}}''

''In Washington D.C., Megatron and the Decepticons stormed the White House to show their displeasure to the [[President of the United States|President]] for trying to wipe them out with a nuclear strike. Megatron assigned Skywarp to deal with the SWAT teams in the streets, then sent him into the skies to join Starscream in shooting down the air support called in by the military. Final tally—Starscream: 12, Skywarp: 5. Sometime later, Skywarp was present in the Nevada desert when the Autobots and Decepticons confronted the United States military. Thanks to their airborne tactics, Thundercracker and Skywarp did significant injury to the troops and survived the [[deconstructionite]] assault virtually unscathed. After the Keepers were finally defeated and Starscream had been restored to his normal irascible self, Megatron chose to restore the status quo and replaced Skywarp with Starscream as his second-in-command yet again. {{storylink|Fusion (novel)|Fusion}}''

{{note|Although it's hard to see how, the author(s) of the Keepers Trilogy may have confused Skywarp with Shockwave, or at least combined their roles and personalities into one character. Throughout the trilogy, Skywarp made repeated references to the "logical" course of action, and once made an oblique reference to his gift over the electromagnetic spectrum. Whether there was actual confusion involved, or if the pick-up writer [[David Cian]] was forcing Skywarp to fit a role once Dreamwave's comics made using Shockwave off-limits, is unknown.}}

When Shockwave arrived on Earth with his new army, he quickly disposed of Megatron and demanded loyalty from Skywarp and the others. Somewhat begrudgingly, they assented and accompanied him back to Cybertron. Back on their home planet, Skywarp and Thundercracker were amazed at what Shockwave had accomplished in their absence and were planning to sign on for the duration. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} After getting run down and beaten up by Optimus Prime on his way to Shockwave, though, the Seekers took an offer from Starscream and Soundwave to abandon the rising conflict on Cybertron and return to Earth for some good ol' fashioned looting. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

On Earth, Skywarp was part of Starscream's initial salvo against the Ark, a decoy to be deliberately taken prisoner in order to draw out the remaining Autobots where the newly reformatted [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] could get at them. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} After decimating the Autobots' ranks, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] freed the fallen Decepticons, and they were about ready to terminate their opponents when the awe-inspiring clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] emerged from fold-space, looking to have words with Starscream. Sunstorm's "purifying light" induced an energon overload in their systems, knocking them into stasis lock. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} Skywarp and the others remained Autobot prisoners until Starscream negotiated a deal for their release in exchange for his aid against Sunstorm. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

Skywarp fell back under Megatron's command once the former leader arrived on Earth and forced Starscream back under his thumb. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

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===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics===
[[Image:GIJoevsTF1_Seeker.jpg|left|thumb|200px|]]
Skywarp was one of the Transformers reprogrammed to serve the terrorist organization [[Cobra]] and was, along with Thundercracker, rebuilt to transform into a [[Rattler]] aircraft in the process. Their first mission was to show off Cobra's power by assaulting a peace ceremony in [[Washington, D.C.]], and either Skywarp or Thundercracker was the first to reveal his robot mode to the shocked [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] before wrecking [[Ace]]'s jet with a single punch. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1}}

When [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] undid Cobra's reprogramming of the Transformers, Skywarp waited on the runway in Rattler mode until [[Major Bludd]], unaware of the plane's true identity, decided to use him as his ticket off [[Cobra Island]]. Skywarp responded that he kinda felt like walking today, before crushing Bludd to death with his moving innards as he transformed. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 4}} He then joined Thundercracker in fighting [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], who had also been freed from Cobra's control. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5}} Unfortunately, the two Seekers were later caught in the [[SPS Satellite]]'s rain of energy beams and deactivated. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6}}

{{note|As Skywarp's coloration is identical to Thundercracker's in this series, it's possible that it was actually Thundercracker who killed Major Bludd. However, the action seems more like something Skywarp would do.}}
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===IDW comics continuity===
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Skywarp, [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] were early recruits for [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], helping sow terror across Cybertron and kidnap Senator [[Decimus]] just prior to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and founding of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3}} At one point he was part of a squad intent on assassinating [[Zeta Prime]], but the plan was thwarted when [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] warned the Autobot leader (tackling Skywarp in the back on the way). {{storylink|Spotlight: Blurr}}

[[Image:Infiltration5 Skywarptotalled.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Skywarp learns what happens when he pushes Megatron down a flight of stairs.]]
In the modern era, Skywarp is part of a Decepticon infiltration unit that has operated covertly on [[Earth]] for at least four years, working to destabilize Earth's governing organizations and create global anarchy. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 3}} His alternate form is an [[wikipedia:F-22_Raptor|F-22 Raptor]] fighter jet, and his main job seems to be using his teleporting powers to transport his comrades to places.

Starscream assigned him and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to destroy all traces of the [[Nebraska]] operation, but after demolishing the abandoned Nebraska command bunker, he was severely damaged by Megatron, who, unfortunately for Skywarp, had been inside at the time. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 5}} Megatron was apparently not one to hold grudges, and he soon had Skywarp repaired and functioning again, under the understanding that there would be no further second chances. {{storylink|Escalation issue 1}} While on a mission to destabilize Middle Eastern energy supplies, Skywarp confessed to Thundercracker that he believed Megatron had it in for all of them, especially himself, though his fellow Decepticon pointed out the fact that Megatron did have him repaired. {{storylink|Escalation issue 2}} Skywarp participated in the operation at [[Brasnya]] where he injured [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and evacuated Megatron before the Autobots could destroy him. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6}}

When [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] began his coup, he first contacted Skywarp in an effort to get a viable ally. Skywarp thought it was a big load of crap, but said that if Ramjet could get some results in one day, they'd talk. However, Skywarp did mention that he always "bets on the leader." This turned out to be a prudent decision. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ramjet}}

Skywarp was among the concerned Decepticons who feared that Megatron had lost all sense of reason when he deployed [[Sixshot]] on Earth. They conspired to bring Starscream back into the fold to talk some sense into their leader. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1}} Emboldened by Starscream's lone stand against the Reapers, the Decepticons attacked and eventually the alien invaders, with Skywarp participating in the destruction of their starship. {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}

A year later, Megatron had somehow regained Skywarp's confidence, with the Seeker bigging him up to Starscream during the Decepticon attack on [[New York City]]. During that attack, Skywarp got to make stuff go boom and kill a lotta folks, and it was the best day out ever. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1}}

After taking out several military helicopters, Skywarp was assigned to accompany Soundwave, Hook and Astrotrain as they took Frenzy to deal with a large ground force. [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] voiced his doubt that the tiny Decepticon had a chance against such a huge number of enemies, but Skywarp, enjoying a chance for a dig at the new guy, simply told him to make sure he kept his distance. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2}}

All the fun of smashing things and killing millions of people soon soured though, as Skywarp started clashing with the [[Insecticon (G1)|uppity Insecticons]] and getting lonely now Thundercracker was being mopey and Starscream wasn't around much. Even mindlessly killing eight million people in [[China]] couldn't perk him up. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6}}

===''Hearts of Steel''===
Skywarp listened to Starscream discussing his plans for conquering Earth and was ordered to fly ahead of the [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], leading the way towards [[New York City]]. His altmode is the same as Starscream's one-engine-per-wing body. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}

{{note|There's no evidence in the story that Skywarp actually ''did'' fly ahead of Astrotrain, but if it's true, he may have survived the Decepticon defeat unharmed.}}

==Commercial appearances==
Skywarp's history of [[commercial]] appearances includes:

* The very first Transformers animation, a commercial for [[The Transformers (issue)|Issue #1]] of Marvel's ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]]'' comic book. On Earth, he flies across the desert with Starscream and Thundercracker to attack a power plant.

* He is briefly seen battling in the desert against Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr, until Cyclonus and Scourge (!!) swoop in to counterattack.

* Skywarp attacks an Autobot power station along with Thrust and Starscream in a commercial for Ultra Magnus.

* He can be very briefly glimpsed swooping into battle alongside Galvatron (!!) on Earth in a subsequent commercial for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and Galvatron.

[[Image:LiveActionJazz-Skywarp01.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I bet he spiked the punch.]]

* Along with his original Seeker wingmates, he gets barreled over by the Dinobots in a commercial for the Predacons.

* A commercial for Transformers reflective iron-on patches advertised the "[[Prizes in Disguise]]" competition. When the [[iron-on patch]] was used, it was possible to find instead an instant win ticket for a Transformers voice changer (of the [[Enemy]] variety)—or to have a party with "life-size" Transformers! Among the "life-size" Transformers shown were [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and Skywarp. In all likelihood, you did not party with them.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1-toy SkywarpCommSeries.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Commemorative Series retooled Skywarp. Robot mode... that's okay. Jet? Not so much.]]
* '''Skywarp''' (Decepticon Jet, 1984/1985/2001/2003/2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''23'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers, 2 missiles, 2 "Machine Guns", 2 wings (left & right), 2 rudders (left & right), 2 tailfins (left & right), 2 fists (left & right), front landing gear

: The only 1984 [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] with a deco not used previously in [[Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, Skywarp transforms into an [[wikipedia:F-15_Eagle|F-15 Eagle]] fighter jet, sharing his mold with his teammates [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. Many parts need to be removed completely for transformation from robot to jet and back, which nowadays is considered a major drawback of the toy. It is rare to find it complete, as neither mode can hold all the pieces required. There are a few minor mold variations of this toy (common for the first two years of ''Transformers'', really), the most immediately noticeable being that early versions did not have visible "clip-tabs" on the inner face of the gauntlets.

: [[:Image:Redeco.jpg|Early Hasbro stock photos of Skywarp]] show him with a plastic purple nosecone. This was changed to a soft, black rubber nosecone when the toy was actually released. However, a [http://tfarchive.com/toys/articles/toypics/mex_skywarp.jpg Mexican variant] retained the purple plastic nosecone. The same stock photos also show him with purple launchers with black triggers and muzzle rings, black feet, black shins, black outer arm panels, purple horizontal stabilizers, and both sets of purple missiles. These stock photos were also later used to promote Takara's 2001 reissue.

: In 2001, Skywarp was given a short-run reissue (limited to only 1,000 pieces) by Takara as a convention-[[exclusive]] item, bundled together with Thundercracker as "[[Collector's Edition]]" Set C. The toy would later be more extensively released in 2003 as part of [[Hasbro]]'s [[Commemorative Series]] series IV, though due to US [[For safety reasons|toy-safety regulations]], his missiles were made extra-long since his spring-loaded launchers were now fully-functional.

: In August, 2008, Skywarp was released with Thundercracker as number 11 in Takara's [[Transformers Encore]] line. For this release Skywarp's Decepticon symbols were painted and his purple stickers were changed to a much bluer shade of purple. Curiously, Skywarp's wing stripes in this release are factory-applied stickers, instead of the [[tampograph]]s on his two-pack buddy.

: This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] into [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and retooled to make [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], and [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]].

:For some reason, the stats on Skywarp's, Starscream's and Thundercracker's [[tech specs]] were switched around. Skywarp's box was given Starscream's numbers, which explains his high intelligence and rank. The actual specs intended for this toy, but accidentally given to Thundercracker, are presented here. Hasbro's Commemorative Series Skywarp reissue had his bio rewritten to explain his higher stats.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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===Machine Wars===
[[Image:MWSkywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|After his near-fatal encounter with the Invert Colors function.]]
* '''Skywarp''' (Basic, 1997)
**''Accessories:'' 2 rifle halves
: Sharing a mold once again with [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], Skywarp transforms into a white [[wikipedia:Rafale|Dassault Rafale]] fighter jet with spring-loaded one-step transformation from jet to robot. The two halves of his rifle store in his lower legs. Like all ''[[Machine Wars]]'' toys, Skywarp was an [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores and related stores like Toy Liquidators.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]'' [[Dirge (BWII)|Dirge]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Skyfire (RID)|Skyfire]], ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' [[Wingstun]] and ''[[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Machine Wars'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like Mirage, except he can fly.]]
* '''Skywarp''' (Deluxe, 2003)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles

:''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Jetstorm (BM)|Jetstorm]] in his Generation 1 colors. He transforms into a Cybertronic fighter jet, armed with two spring-loaded projectile launchers that can fire orange "energon" bolts. These launchers end up in his arms in robot mode. He has a third robot mode that collapses the legs around the cockpit (oh hush), with flip-out panels revealing an extra pair of thrusters. His [[spark]] crystal, revealed by flipping the purple hatch on his back, has a Decepticon [[insignia]] [[tampograph]]ed on top of it.

:Skywarp was also used to make ''Beast Machines'' [[Sonic Attack Jet]], ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Storm Jet (RID)|Storm Jet]], and ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Skywarp/skywarp.htm More information on Universe Skywarp at TFU.info]''

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
* '''Skywarp''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF X-1'''

: ''[[Smallest Transforming Transformers]]'' Skywarp was a very small-scale simplification of the original Generation 1 Seeker toy, retaining most of its functionality and accessories, except for his long null-rays. Skywarp was one of two [[Chase figure|chase figures]] from the first wave of the line.

: This mold was redecoed from Starscream, then re-redecoed into Thundercracker, and finally retooled to make Thrust.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Destron/SmallestSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

===Robot Masters===
[[Image:RMSkywarp toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now with the proper articulation for down-stair-pushing.]]
* '''Skywarp & Thundercracker''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns"

: ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] from the same series, a smaller yet more advanced version of the original toy, adding more articulation and reducing the amount of [[Partformer|part-forming]] required. He was available only in a two-pack with Thundercracker, which also came with a Decepticon sigil pin and chromed missile pods. This set was the very last product released in the ''Robot Masters'' line and wasn't even strictly sold in a box from that series; instead, it used an [[e-Hobby]] ''Generation 1'' reissue box, with a small ''Robot Masters'' sticker in the corner tab noting its origin from the front.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Robot Masters'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Classics (2006)===
[[Image:Class06-toy Skywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ultra Magnus isn't pictured because he was just pushed-well, you know.]]
* '''Ultra Magnus vs Skywarp: Battle For Autobot City''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

: ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' Skywarp is a slight retool of the ''Classics'' Starscream mold, transforming into an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-15 Eagle fighter jet]], though with a canopy like that of an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|F-14 Tomcat]]. He comes with a pair of spring-loaded missile launchers that can be mounted on his biceps or used as hand-held weapons in robot mode and can attach under his wings in vehicle mode. As with most ''Classics'' toys, he also features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

: Skywarp was slightly [[Retool|retooled]] from the earlier Starscream figures. The retool is present in the jet intake area. The slope of his shoulders was decreased from Starscream's, and a rectangle added to the vertical area, making the number now five instead of four. This retooled version was used for all subsequent releases of the mold: ''Classics'' [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], as well as [[Acid Storm]] from ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]''. At the end of ''Classics'' Starscream's production run, he too used this version of the mold.

: He was only available as part of a Target stores [[exclusive]] two-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. The set's price was $19.99, despite including both a Voyager-class and Deluxe-class mold in it, which was approximately $30 worth of toys if they'd been sold separately. He was also available in Woolworth stores throughout the United Kingdom.

: [[:Image:Classics Skywarp toy.jpg|Stock photos of ''Classics'' Skywarp]] showed a more detailed color scheme than the actual released figure. Much like ''Classics'' Ultra Magnus, the changes were most likely due to an overabundance of [[Paint application|paint applications]]. This more detailed version was shown at [[BotCon 2006]] and at least one sample found its way to a collector's hands. The sample also used the original Starscream mold, and not the retooled version used for every version of the mold since and even including Starscream.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/ClassicsSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Classics'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Masterpiece===
* '''Masterpiece Skywarp''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-6'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand

[[Image:MP-6 Skywarp.jpg|200px|thumb|Takara finally remembered what colors the Seekers are supposed to be.]]
: ''[[Masterpiece]]'' Skywarp was released in Japan in September of 2007. He is a redeco of the Masterpiece Starscream mold in black, gray, silver, and purple, though the purple and silver are more minimal than usual. Skywarp is able to switch between a minimally retooled stoic face and a new snarly face, retooled from Starscream's previous smirk. The tiny [[Doctor Arkeville]] pilot figurine (this time molded black) is also included, as well as a clasp for jet-mode Skywarp to hold the gun-mode Megatron that came with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Masterpiece Convoy/20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]].

[[Image:MPSkywarp stickers.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Sadly, no stair-pusher sticker.]]
: The sticker sheet includes Skywarp-esque stripes, as well as several whimsical squadron markings.

:The second pressing of Masterpiece Skywarp (released in October 2008) features an assembly error: his left and right pectorals are flipped. This misassembly does not affect transformation at all, and is really only noticeable when compared to prior Masterpiece Seekers. The September 2007 pressing of Masterpiece Skywarp is assembled correctly. Masterpiece Thundercracker is misassembled as well.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Destron/Skywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Masterpiece'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Attacktix===
*'''Skywarp'''

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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium-toy WWSkywarp.JPG|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''War Within Skywarp''' (San Diego Comic-Con 2008 exclusive)

: [[Titanium Series]] ''[[War Within]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of Thundercracker, transforming into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" as reimagined by [[Don Figueroa]]. As with all 6-inch Titanium Cybertron Heroes, he is constructed mostly of fully painted die-cast metal. He was available only at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the Titanium line had already been cancelled, and also Hasbro Toy Shop's booth at [[wikipedia:San_Diego_Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con]] 2008.

: This mold was also used to make ''War Within'' Starscream, Sunstorm and Thrust.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/SDCCSkywarp/skywarp.htm ''More information on ''Titanium'' Skywarp at TFU.info'']

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Henkei Skywarp.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Skywarp grabbed the wrong launchers.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missile launchers (left and right), 2 missiles

: ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Skywarp is a redeco of ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]. He features a colour scheme similar to his ''Generation 1'' cartoon appearance. ''Henkei'' Skywarp and his fellow [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] were released in September, 2008 as an exclusive through Toy Hobby Market.

:Soon after release, there were numerous complaints from both Japanese and Western collectors about the poor quality control for both Thundercracker and Skywarp. Skywarp's most common fault was missing paint for one of his shoulders. Some reported both toys suffering misassembly issues such as having two left or two right thighs.

:Several minor changes were made to this mold for this release. The holes for his missile launchers in his arms were widened, as were the launcher's insertion pegs. The wing's missile launcher insertion points were lengthened and are now curved at the end. The last rectangle on his air intakes, was further modified from the [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] version this time the bottom most rectangle goes completely across the air intake's surface rather than just the center. Henkei [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' Starscream also saw most of these changes.

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Masterpiece Skywarp''' (2009)
**''Accessories:'' 2 "Machine Guns", 2 AIM missile racks, Doctor Arkeville pilot, Megatron Gun clasp, display stand
: A Wal-Mart exclusive redeco of the Takara version, featuring a more classic styled scheme. It uses the two Starscream faces rather than those of the Takara Skywarp.

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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
* '''Skywarp''' (1986)

: ''[[Decoy]]'' Skywarp is a tiny, purple, soft-rubber figurine randomly packed with smaller toys at the time. To differentiate him from Starscream and Thundercracker, Skywarp is sculpted holding his arms above his head in a cheering pose.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
* '''Skywarp''' (2002)

: Released in the first wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line, Skywarp was a non-transforming action figure [[redeco]]ed (of course) from ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Starscream. As with the rest of the line, Skywarp was composed of transparent red plastic that was entirely painted over, giving him "light-up" eyes.

:The Japanese [[Super Collection Figure|SCF]] version was to be limited to 200 pieces and was one of two prizes offered from the original run of the ''[[Transformers Generations]]'' book (the other being a mostly clear reissue Starscream, distinct from the Ghost Starscream version). Due to the bankruptcy of the ''Transformers: Generations'' publisher, Keibunsha, it is unknown whether the Japanese version of Skywarp was ever actually sent out.

* '''Skywarp''' (2003)

: Same as the American version above, but part of an [[OTFCC 2003]]-exclusive six-pack of figures which also included Starscream, Thundercracker, and three [[Air Warrior]]s. It featured a more metallic paint job from the normal release and slightly different paint details.{{fact}}

===Legends of Cybertron===
* '''Skywarp''' (2004, unreleased)

[[Image:OTFCCSkywarp.jpg|thumb|Doesn't so much teleport as not exist in the first place.]]

: A redeco of ''Mega Super Figure Collection'' G1 Starscream (minus the extra coronation accessories, open-palm hands, and the hand wielding Megatron in gun mode), Skywarp was to be among the first of the fan club exclusives offered by [[The Official Transformers Collectors Convention|OTFCC]] as well as the first in their ''Legends of Cybertron'' line. The figure was delayed and never saw a full release due to [[3H Productions|3H Enterprises]] losing the license to run the official Transformers fan club. At least a couple of sample versions were produced.

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===Palisades===
* '''Skywarp''' (Palisades, 2005)

[[Image:PalisadesSkywarp.jpg|thumb|]]

:A ''SmallBluePlanet''-exclusive redeco of the Starscream statue, Skywarp is a six inch tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms. He can stand normally or use a stand to take on a "hovering" pose. Skywarp was limited to 300 pieces, and sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]].

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===Robot Heroes===
* '''Skywarp''' (2007)

[[Image:Robot Hero Skywarp.jpg|right|120px|thumb|Clearly just after shoving Starscream down a flight of stairs.]]
: Skywarp is one of the five exclusive figures in Wal-Mart's "Decepticon Sneak Attack" set. He's a black and purple redeco of Starscream, yes. His left hand's for pushing you down stairs, his right fist's for pumping the air in victory. Sweet, sweet stair-based victory.

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===3D Battle-Card Game===
*'''Skywarp''' (2007)

: A 25-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Skywarp "transforms" into a black and purple jet. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (2007)|Movie]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]].

==Trivia==
* Skywarp's one-line characterization in the original Transformers [[production bible]] was "sneaky but dumb". Hee hee. [http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#034] In a more peculiar note, his longer write-up in the production bible noted that he was colored olive drab. [http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#038] This error isn't as unusual as one might first think, as Skywarp was the only first-year jet whose colors didn't originate in ''[[Diaclone]]''—thus, they simply may not have been decided upon when the production bible was written.

[[Image:Skywarpatron.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Skywarp really DID need close supervision.]]
* In a possible fit of madness, a triple changer was proposed that would switch between Skywarp (possibly mistaken for Starscream), [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], and Skywarp's jet mode.

* Character bios written by unknown persons for the Australian (Madman) DVD release of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' definitely claim that [[Cyclonus (G1)|Skywarp became Cyclonus]]. Basically, nobody considers that weighty "evidence".

* Skywarp is the only Seeker with wing stripes that are not red.

* For such a popular character, Skywarp doesn't DO much of anything in the original show.

* [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Machine_Wars|Despite]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Classics_.282006.29|many]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Heroes_of_Cybertron|releases]], [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Titanium_Series|Skywarp]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Henkei.21_Henkei.21|is]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Universe_.282008.29|usually]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Robot_Heroes|an]] [[Skywarp_%28G1%29#Generation_1_2|exclusive.]]

==External links==
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Skywarp Skywarp's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Nightstick (G1)

2009-09-30T00:19:18Z

68.118.197.3: /* Henkei! Henkei! */

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{{disambigr|Nightstick|the other Targetmasters of the same name|Nightstick (disambiguation)}}
:''Nightstick is a [[Nebulan]] and a [[Targetmaster]] partner from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:NightstickLeaping.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"You're probably confusing me with someone else."]]
Back on Nebulos, '''Nightstick''' was a master criminal. For some reason, he gave that up to undergo [[binary-bonding]] to [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. The loyal and honorable [[Decepticon]] warrior often finds himself at odds with the very dishonorable Nightstick and generally considers him an irritating pest.

Nightstick transforms into a black beam gun that fires a corrosive beam of blinding darkness (and no, that doesn't make a lot of sense).

The [[Autobot]] [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]'s Targetmaster partner is also named "[[Nightstick (Ricochet)|Nightstick]]"... and looks ''identical.'' This seems a monumental coincidence, but whether there is an actual connection—or if they're perhaps the same individual—is unknown.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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Nightstick became the Targetmaster partner to Cyclonus, under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s command, near the end of the Decepticons' stay on his homeworld of Nebulos. When the Autobots left Nebulos for Earth, Scorponok's Decepticons followed, as did their Nebulan partners. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

''Nightstick remained in Cyclonus's service even after he and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] left Scorponok's crew. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s leadership was periodically threatened by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], who was also originally from the future, as were Cyclonus and Scourge. Cyclonus and Scourge, desperate to return to 2008, offered their services to Shockwave to protect him from Galvatron, so long as they could take Galvatron's [[time-jump trigger mechanism]] when he was defeated.''

[[Image:Nightstickwreckinghavoc.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Well, Springer, you could just crush them first.]]
[[Image:Nightstickcrushed.jpg|right|100px|thumb|See?]]

''Nightstick traveled with Cyclonus, Scourge, and [[Fracas]] to predetermined coordinates, where they would surround and defeat Galvatron, and along the way they defeated a squad of [[United States]] military jets over [[Oregon]]. When they arrived in their destination, a human city, Galvatron was surprised that Cyclonus and Scourge did not travel alone, what with their tiny Nebulan companions, and that they dared to challenge him unarmed. He was subsequently surprised when Nightstick and Fracas transformed into the guns of their Decepticon partners. But before the battle could begin, they were interrupted by the sudden arrival of the [[Wrecker]]s! ''

''[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] did not expect Cyclonus or Scourge to be there, nor that their guns would be able to transform and run away when removed from them. The battle was called off when they realized that Galvatron no longer had the time-jump trigger mechanism, and everyone went home. {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}''

''Later, Shockwave learned that the reason Cyclonus and Scourge wanted to return to 2008 was that they were co-leaders of the Decepticons—and that they had assassinated Shockwave to take that position! Shockwave unleashed his pet project on his would-be protectors and assassins, a brainwashed [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. Megatron attacked and killed Cyclonus, while he grabbed and squeezed the gun-mode Nightstick, quite likely killing him. {{storylink|Dry Run!}}''

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===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]] (English)

[[Image:Cyclonus tm.jpg|right|180px|thumb|See this? This... is my NIGHTSTICK!]]

A member of the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], Nightstick initially suggested to [[Lord Zarak]] that the alien robots who had arrived on [[Nebulos]] should be "rubbed out" for "muscling in on our turf". Zarak had other ideas, however, and when a bargain was struck between the Hive and the Decepticons, Nightstick became the Targetmaster partner of Cyclonus. As they paired up, he told Cyclonus "the boys" all called him Nightstick, and he hoped Cyclonus liked "bustin' heads", to which Cyclonus remarked that he would like busting Autobot Head''masters'' better.

During a subsequent battle with the Autobots, Nightstick was briefly captured by [[Brainstorm]], who took a detailed scan of his exo-suit. The information obtained was then used to create the Autobot Targetmasters. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}
===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in comic===
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{{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 9|Henkei! Henkei! #9}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:NightstickDecep-1987toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Targetmaster, 1987)

:Nightstick is a figure of an armored humanoid in black armor with gray legs. He folds in half to turn into a "black-beam gun" that can be held by any Targetmaster (or any toy that uses 5mm pegs for accessory holding/mounting).

: This mold was used without changes as the [[Autobot]] [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]]'s partner [[Nightstick (Ricochet)|Nightstick]]. (Yes, we know. [[#Trivia|See below.]])

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Nightstick (with Cyclonus) at tfu.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
====Generation 1 Series====
[[Image:Universe08Nightstick.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The first Nebulan to break the posability glass ceiling!]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Deluxe, 2008)

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' deluxes, Nightstick is once again available only with his larger partner Cyclonus, only this time he has some genuine posability, with swivels at the shoulders, elbows and hips. He is a "robot-to-machine figure"<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Products/Detail&product_id=22998 Description on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' website]</ref> that transforms into a "laser cannon" that can be held in Cyclonus's right hand, mounted on his vehicle mode back, or—in an undocumented feature—plugged into the "wrist socket" created by leaving Cyclonus' fists in their vehicle-mode position. This undocumented combination emulates the "plug into the wrist" method of Targetmaster combination seen in the Japanese [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|''Headmasters'' cartoon]] (even though this is the ''first'' toy to actually be physically capable of such a combination, and Cyclonus wasn't a Targetmaster in that series, but it's still neat). His gun handle can also act as a [[Powerlinx]] port for a [[Mini-Con]].

: Nightstick is based ''very'' loosely on his [[Fracas]]-based [[character model]] ([[#Trivia|see below]]), if only for the rough shape of his gun mode and the fin on his helmet. Everything else appears to be an entirely new design.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TFUCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Universe Nightstick (and Cyclonus) at TFU.info]''

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
[[Image:Cyclonushenkeitoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Sometimes he breaks out the shiny pants.]]
*'''Cyclonus''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-07'''

: This [[redeco]] of the ''Universe'' mold hews more closely to the animation model's colors, having a mostly black upper body with silver legs, though in this case, the silver is shiny chrome. His primary gun barrel is also chromed silver. Despite appearances he has a red face with orange eyes. He was only available with the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Cyclonus (G1)|version of Cyclonus]]. On this release, the gun can plug into either of Cyclonus' wrists, not just the right (see above).

:Nightstick was later redecoed into ''Henkei!'' [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s [[Rocketbot]].

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==Trivia==
* Nightstick and [[Fracas]]'s [[Character model|character models]] apparently got swapped around in pre-production, so Nightstick's fictional appearances in both cartoon and comic are based on Fracas's toy, and vice-versa, though unlike [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]][[FIBRIR|/]][[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], they got the colors correct.

* As such, [[Krunix]] is ''technically'' a giant Fracas, not a giant Nightstick.

* Targetmaster Cyclonus's box art shows him holding the Nightstick mold in Fracas's colors; so basically he's got model-sheet Fracas.

* The character model switcharoo may be tied up in the two toys' use in Japan as well. In the Japanese ''[[The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]'', series, the Hasbro Nightstick toy was sold as Stepper's partner "Nebulon" (the "name" given to Fracas in Scourge's on-package [[bio]]), and Fracas was given to [[Artfire]] and dubbed [[Nightstick (Artfire)|Nightstick]]. Confused yet? It gets worse.

* Here's how it gets worse. When [[Hasbro]] released Stepper under the name "Ricochet" as part of the Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] [[Commemorative Series]], they gave Nebulon the name "Nightstick". Without a Hasbro bio for the newly-dubbed Nightstick, it's impossible to determine what relationship Cyclonus's Nightstick has with Ricochet's Nightstick in the Hasbro fiction... if Cyc-Night and Ric-Night are the same, or if Ric-Night is a non-Nebulan robot as he is in his Japanese bio, separate from Cyc-Night. Nguh. (But for this wiki's purposes, Ric-Night gets [[Nightstick (Ricochet)|his own page]].)

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Rocketbot

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:''Rocketbot is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Targetmaster]] partner from the [[Henkei! Henkei! (franchise)|Henkei! Henkei!]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Gentei-strafe-g1-toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|And I'm going to be as high as a kite by then.]]
'''Rocketbot''' is [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]'s [[Targetmaster]] partner.

==Toys==
===Gentei! Gentei!===
*'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-07'''

: Rocketbot is a [[redeco]] of the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Nightstick (Cyclonus)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]] mold, transforming into a hand-held blaster cannon with a mostly black upper body and gold painted legs and primary gun barrel. While closely resembling [[Henkei|Henkei]] Nightstick's color scheme, he does switch the silver plastic for orange, and reverses the red face and orange eyes on Nightstick for an orange face with red eyes. In gun mode, he can also plug into the rectangular sockets in Strafe's wrists when his (Strafe's) fists are left in their vehicle-mode storage positions. He was only available with the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Gentei! Gentei!]]'' [[Strafe (G1)#Gentei! Gentei!|version of Strafe]], which was an exclusive for members of the Transformers Basecamp web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a Transformers-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe and Rocketbot ran from [[March 2]]nd through [[April 30]]th in 2009.

==Trivia==
*Rocketbot is apparently named after the [[GiG|Italian]] name of ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]]'' [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]].

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Strafe (G1)

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:''Strafe is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Strafe MTMTE.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What happens when you cross-breed Starscream and Shockwave. Logical and psychopathic.]]
'''Strafe''' is a really nice guy, one of the kindest, gentlest mechanoids you could ever hope to meet, and he's a crack shot with his heat-ray rifle, too. It's said that Strafe can burn a hole in a screw head (size not specified) from two miles away. Too bad he can't tighten up the loose screws in his own cranial module, though. He's got a case of nerves that could very well cause [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] to fear for his job security, and when startled he tends to SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT FIRE FIRE BANG BANG BANG KILL KILL KILL IT DEAD DEAD DEAD without stopping to aim or analyze the threat, and doesn't quit until he's shot down or runs out of heat-ray charges. Sometimes, though, all is quiet... too quiet... and he doesn't like that, either. SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT FIRE FIRE BANG BANG KILL KILL KILL...

He can combine with the other [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] to form [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], and seems to make a rather calm limb.

{{bigquote|I mean, we got us some fast action! Hard action! Action hard and fast! Action to get the old pumps pumpin'! Action to {{m-}} HUH? {{m-}} YAHOOOO!|Strafe, always excitable|"[[Money Is Everything]]"}}

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Mitraille'''
:''Italian name'': '''Rocketbot'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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Strafe was part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s group of Autobots on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} When Fortress Maximus decided to leave the war and head to [[Nebulos]], Strafe and the other Technobots agreed to follow him on his quest for peace, which would have done the high-strung fellow a world of good. Alas, the Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and brought the war with them. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} In the Nebulan resort city of [[Splendora]], Strafe and the Technobots fought [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] as the combined [[Computron (G1)|Computron]]. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}} Though Abominus (and its component [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] were defeated, Splendora lay in ruins. The Autobots and Decepticons ultimately left Nebulos for [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

Strafe fell bravely (and rather instantly) in the defense of [[Buenos Aires]] against the [[Underbase]]-powered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}

====Marvel UK future timelines====
''In 2008, Strafe and several Autobots under the command of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] responded to a mysterious call for help on Cybertron. Astonishingly, the call came from the Decepticons. Even more astonishing, it was genuine. Strafe and the Autobots joined forces with their Decepticon counterparts in driving a marauding crew of [[Quintesson|Quintessons]] off the planet. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

''After [[Time Wars]] rebooted future history, Strafe was next seen stationed at [[Autobot City]] in 2009. When the Autobot shuttle from Cybertron crashed down instead of landing safely, Strafe flew out to help alongside [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]]. {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} What they found was Autobot commander [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], aglow with evil and possessed by the living malice of [[Unicron]] that had infected the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] a year earlier. Strafe was apparently killed in the resulting conflict before Rodimus regained control of his actions. {{storylink|White Fire}}''

''In another future, the last Decepticon was destroyed by [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]] in 2510. However, the Autobots soon came to blows over a misunderstanding, and war broke out again almost as soon as it ended. Strafe and the Technobots formed a new faction under Ultra Magnus against the Wreckers. {{storylink|Peace}}''

===Cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Steve Bulin]] (English), [[Kōji Totani]] (Japanese)

Strafe was created,like the other Technobots, by the temporarily super-intelligent [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}} Less than a week later, he and the other Technobots were sent to Earth to learn how to interact with [[Human|humans]], where they encountered the unscrupulous trader [[Dirk Manus]] and his business partners, the [[Quintessons]]. {{storylink|Money Is Everything}}

Along with the other Technobots, Strafe attempted to drive away the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] away from [[Mark Morgan|Dr. Morgan]]'s lab, but was unsuccessful in preventing them from retrieving a heat-resistant alloy. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

Strafe was at Autobot City with his fellow Technobots and the [[Throttlebot|Throttlebots]], talking about what a glorious day it was, and about how every day had been a glorious one ever since they ended the threat of the Decepticons once and for all, and the days would continue to be glorious as long as... okay, you know what's coming. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{note|For the purposes of this continuity, ignore the last paragraph.}}
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===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:Stormbringer1 Jetfire Strafe.jpg|left|300px|thumb|"Oooh...Strafe feels much damage coming on."]]
Strafe and the other Technobots crew the Autobot vessel ''[[Calabi-Yau]]'', under the command of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Strafe was nervous about landing on the burnt our surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], but accompanied Jetfire, [[Scattershot]] and [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]] on a reconnaissance mission. Just as they were about to leave, they were captured by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s group of Decepticon. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1}} Strafe survived the techno-cannibalization being performed by the mad cultists and helped uncover the key to defeating the revenant [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4}}

S-Strafe had a n-noticeable s-stutter.

Sometime later, in the aftermath of [[Monstructor]]'s attack on [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], the Technobots and the crew of the ''[[Ark-27]]'' arrived to take the [[Pretender Monster|combiners]] into custody. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

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{{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Strafe toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Only a Technobot would know how could get this much firepower from a pair of Cheetos.]]
*'''Strafe''' (Technobot, 1987)
**''Team ID number:'' '''TK3'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-87'''
**''Accessories:'' "Heat Ray Rifle", 2 "Light-Pulse Blasters"

: Strafe transforms into a Cybertronic "rocket plane" (according to his instructions) with twin front-mounted "light-pulse blasters". These cannons can also be used as hand-held weapons in robot mode, making him the only Technobot that can use his vehicle-mode weapons in that manner. As a [[Scramble City]]-style combiner, he can form the limb to any similar-construction super robot, though his nominal placement is as the left arm of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]].

: Later individual releases of all five Technobots were [[Retool|retooled]] to remove their [[Rubsign|rubsign]] indents. There is also a packaging variant for all four small Technobots, which included a random bonus Autobot [[Decoy|"Decoy" mini-figurine]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Strafe at TFU.info]''


*'''Computron''' (Multi-pack, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-91'''
**''Accessories:'' "Heat Ray Rifle", 2 "Light-Pulse Blasters"

: All five Technobots were also made available in a complete gift set in multiple markets. The gift set versions are identical to their individual releases.

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===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Strafe-toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Strafe''' (Cyberjet, 1995)
**''Accessories'': 3 missiles

: For ''[[Generation 2]]'', Strafe was given an altmode much more closely conforming to traditional aircraft designs. As a [[Redeco|redeco]] of the [[Decepticon]] [[Cyberjet]] [[Space Case]], the aircraft is a curious blend of features from the F-22, F-23, X-29, and countless other "cutting edge" aircraft. His right arm has a launcher that fires pressure-launch missiles. These missiles store on the undersides of his wings in vehicle mode.

: This toy was released with no deco changes (but with an extra decal sheet) in Japan as the former-Decepticon-turned-Autobot [[Strafe (G2)|Strafe]]. This mold was also used for the 2004 ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' version of Space Case and ''[[Robot Masters]]'' [[X-Gunner]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Strafe/strafe.htm More information on Cyberjet Strafe at TFU.info]''

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===Gentei! Gentei!===
[[Image:Gentei-strafe-g1-toy.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Wikipedia:The Man with the Golden Gun|The Mech with the Golden Gun]]]]
*'''Strafe''' (Deluxe, 2009)

: A redeco of the [[Universe (2008 franchise)|2008 ''Universe'' series]] [[Cyclonus (G1)#Universe (2008)|Cyclonus toy]], replacing the purple with white, the three shades of gray with red, orange, white, and black, and clear red with colorless clear plastic. Strafe transforms into a Cybertronic starfighter. He comes with a partner figure named [[Rocketbot]] who transforms into a blaster that can be mounted on the vehicle mode's back or plugged into Strafe's wrist sockets to emulate the ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' style of [[Targetmaster]] connection.

: Strafe is an [[exclusive]] for members of the [[Transformers Basecamp]] web site in Japan, which is itself exclusive to those who own a ''Transformers''-themed Visa credit card. The ordering period for Strafe ran from [[March 2|March 2nd]] through [[April 30|April 30th]] in 2009.

{{note|"Gentei" is Japanese for "exclusive", and a pun on the normal "[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei!]]" line name.}}

==Trivia==
* Strafe's Generation 1 toy is one of the few Transformer vehicles without a clearly-defined [[Cockpit|cockpit]].
* In some printings of Stormbringer, Strafe's stutter occasionally pops up in Scattershot's lines. (Maybe it's contagious?)

==External links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Strafe Strafe's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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