Predacon (G1)

2007-06-14T03:54:57Z

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:''The Predacons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Predacons''' are a subgroup of Decepticons who transform into powerful, savage animals.

The subgroup is comprised of:

*The ever-patient [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (leader)
*The cheerful [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]]
*The stubborn [[Headstrong]]
*The easily-distracted [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]]
*The wrathful [[Tantrum]]

They combine to form the deadly [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]].

''Japanese name:'' '''Animatron'''

''('''NOTE:''' The Japanese line considered [[Gnaw]] to also be an Animatron. Prehaps basing the connection on the G1 cartoon where both are introduced as Quintesson-connected animal-themed robots.)''

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 Cartoon===

The Predacons debuted under the command of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], having been deployed to try to retrieve [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex's]] [[Transformation Cog]] from [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Skylynx]] on the moon of Io. Oddly, despite being constantly touted as the most fearsome and vicious warriors in the galaxy, the Predacons were beaten off fairly easily by this small band of Autobots, with even the terrifying [[Predaking]] unable to do anything to so much as harm their human ally [[Marissa Faireborn]]. This would prove to be the start of a trend: more than most gestalts, Predaking would rarely be the given the chance to do anything useful before being driven off in a hail of gunfire soon after combining.

The Predacons appeared in many of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] schemes in the ensuing year, ranging from oppressing the people of [[Paradron (planet)|Paradron]], to mining [[Death Crystals]], and even meeting the [[Primacron|creator]] of [[Unicron]]. They were also among those who were infected by the [[Hate Plague]], and were moments from destroying the still-healthy Galvatron when, having formed Predaking, they were quickly shooed away by some passing Autobots.

====2010 story page====

''According to a [[TV Magazine]] [[story page]], the Predacons were built through cooperation between the Decepticons and the [[Quintesson]]s.''

===Marvel Comics===
''(Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.)''

''Summoned to Earth by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] to help him hunt down and destroy an isolated and vulnerable [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the Predacons travelled across the [[Space Bridge]] and (after showing off their skills by doing some target shooting on [[Motormaster]]) were quickly approved of by their new employer. Before leaving on their mission, however, they were approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who convinced them to turn on Megatron and destroy him instead. Their attempt at treachery would result in both Megatron and Optimus being transported to Cybertron and believed dead by their respective teams for some time.''

At the bequest of Shockwave, who was seeking to rid himself of an addled and insane Megatron (driven mad by the recent death of Optimus Prime), contacted the Predacons and hired them to ambush and kill the Decepticon leader. (''It was explained to the Predacons, who were understandably concerned about having to deal with Megatron yet again, that their target had recently lost his memory, and thus would not recall meeting them before, or their subsequent betrayal of him.'') The Predacons eagerly agreed to the mission, seeing it as a possible challenge for their skills, and disguised themselves as Autobots in order to convince Megatron that Optimus Prime was not only still alive, but had been the one who sent them.

Unlike most of their contemporaries, the Predacons appeared to be an elite group of hunters, who seemed to exist as mercenaries outside of the usual Decepticon hierarchy - they had no qualms about trying to murder their supposed leader, so long as it seemed challenging and the money was right. Their legendary skill was so well-known that even Shockwave remembered them as the greatest hunters on [[Cybertron]], despite having been buried in a swamp for several millenia!

''Deciding to stay on Earth, the Predacons quickly grew bored with the lack of any real sport there. Their previous encounters with Optimus and Megatron had been so exciting that they had expected to find the planet a little more challenging. While rampaging randomly across the country, they soon encountered the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and found them to be worthy opponents. Both teams were closely matched in terms of power, and were strongly devoted to "looking after their own". Furthermore, it was revealed that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] were actually old enemies from their days back on Cybertron. As the battle ended, the Predacons looked forward to causing their new rivals no end of trouble in the future.''

===Dreamwave Generation 1 Comics===

[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] tracked down the exiled Predacons on the planet [[Beest]]. With the aid of three members of the [[Aerospace Elimination Squadron]], Megatron subdued and rebuilt them, allowing them to combine into the fearsome Predaking.

Later, Megatron returns to Earth, and enters the [[Nemesis]] to punish Starscream for shooting him in the void of space {{Storylink|War and Peace}}

The Predacons are sent to fight Starscream's elite squad, the [[Combaticon]]s while the latter are training on the [[Guadalcanal]]. Predaking's firepower forces the Combaticons combine into [[Bruticus]], and each significantly damage each other. However, while Bruticus is strong and determined, Predaking has superior intelligence compared to the slow-witted Combaticon combiner, and he savagely puts Bruticus into stasis lock. {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

===Devil's Due Comics===

===Timelines===
After the end of the Great War the remaining Predacons formed the new [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon faction]]. Divebomb is known to have recruited several ex-Decepticons for the faction.

===IDW comics continuity===
The Predacons are a Tactical Assault Unit loyal to Megatron. Shockwave prepared himself for a possible Predacon attack while enacting the [[Regenesis]] project, but was unprepared for the [[Dynobots]]. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

After [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing's]] reactivation and subsequent return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Predacons are dispatched to ensure that his defeat is final this time. Razorclaw starts a countdown on an orbital bombardment powerful enough to destroy Cybertron, but stands at the console with his finger on the button, ready to cancel it in the event that Thunderwing is defeated. He remarks that he's hesitant to destroy Cybertron unless it's absolutely necessary, but is willing to do it if it is. He cancels the countdown with one second remaining, after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] defeats Thunderwing.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===

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