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Rotorstorm (G1)

2010-03-26T02:08:18Z

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:''Rotorstorm is an [[Autobot]] [[Turbomaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[Image:G1Rotorstorm boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|For years he was just another super-powerful, super-intelligent, super-heroic European Autobot with no weakness... or personality. Thank Primus for [[Nick Roche|Roche]] and [[James Roberts|Roberts]]!]]
The only airborne [[Turbomaster]], '''Rotorstorm''' is a major asset to the team... and he wants you to know it. He'll tell you he's a ruthless, powerful, and fearless fighter, and that he's respected even by Decepticons for his brilliant strategies and blinding speed. While making quick-witted quips about your progenitor to assure that he's the center of attention, he'll tell you that any moment now the [[Wrecker]]s will be knocking on his door. That he's everyone's favorite [[Autobot]].

He'll remind you he also possesses advanced technology that lets him eavesdrop on [[Decepticon]] communications and an extra "Dodge" sense (rather like that [[Spider-Man|human with the magic outfit]]) that warns him of impending danger, letting him guide his ground-based comrades out of harm's way. He'll tell you he's a force to be reckoned with.

And it's all true.

But this impervious and attention-seeking persona is a mask for Rotorstorm, one he puts on to inspire and motivate his team. If he has any weaknesses, it's that he feels burdened by the legend of himself he's created. Most mechs don't know the real Rotorstorm behind the mask, but if you ask him about the [[Simanzi Massacre]], you'll find him. His jokes will stop, and he'll stare at the floor.

{{bigquote|Wreckers, combine!|}}

:''Canadian name:'' '''Storm'''
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Tempéte'''

==Fiction==
===Toy catalogue comic===
[[Image:G1 Turbomasters Predators comic.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Fill in inappropriate comments about Stalker's mother, kids!]]
Rotorstorm swooped down on the [[Decepticon]] ranks attacking the Autobot base, and proceeded to fight [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] one-on-one.
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===IDW comics continuity===
In the distant past, Rotorstorm was briefly glimpsed on Cybertron while [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] updated himself on his current projects. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

After a stint at the [[Iaconian Aerial Academy]], he was part of the Polyhex border force. During the Simanzi Massacre, he saved the 9th Battalion and was given the [[Novic Medal of Outstanding Valor]] for it... but was left haunted and was consumed with doubts due to the carnage he'd witnessed. To compensate, he created a brasher cover personality. He applied for and then rejected [[Wrecker]] membership and took up a teaching job at IAA instead. On return to the frontline, he single-handedly repelled an attack at [[Thunderhead Pass]].

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers-Verity.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Obscure dudes ''and'' breasts: Roche knows his audience!]]

Many years later, having unknowingly been on the Wreckers reserve list, he was one of four new recruits. Before being collected, he amused himself by blowing stuff up with his fellows (practice, honest!) and harassing the local foreman [[Dipstick]]. Once the four were collected, he was surprised to find the human [[Verity Carlo]] was part of the mission, and belittled her presence. During the transit to [[Garrus-9]], he broke the silence by pointing out fellow Wrecker [[Pyro]] looked an awful lot like [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]... {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

After the legendary-but-scandalized [[Impactor]] (a former commander of the Wreckers) was brought on board following his escape from Garrus-9, Rotorstorm and the other new Wreckers were banished temporarily so the "grown-ups" could talk it through. Rotorstorm helped Pyro brainstorm a [[motto]], with little success.

Soon the time came to plan the Wreckers' invasion of Garrus-9. In order to overwhelm the planet's forcefield, two ships needed to hit the force field's weak points at the exact same time. Rotorstorm was asked to put his considerable skills to use ("yes, I ''am'' that good") by piloting one escape pod while remote piloting the other. In the moments leading up to the attack, Rotorstorm sat alone in an escape pod, chiding himself for being even "more of a ''wannabe'' than Ironfist" for agreeing to this. Regardless, Rotorstorm succeeded in getting both escape pods through the forcefield, though when they met heavy artillery from the Decepticons, both escape pods crash-landed. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

{{spoiler|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|23 April 2010}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers3-Wreckerscombine.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Rotorstorm is a leaf on the wind. Watch how he soars.]]

Rotorstorm's group found themselves face-to-face with none other than Overlord himself and his inner circle. Overlord didn't care when Rotorstorm announced that they were not any ordinary Autobots, but Wreckers, but Rotorstorm was still determined to make an impression. He made a joke, which did extract a quiet laugh from their frightening opponent, to Rotorstorm's genuine surprise, but these words would be Rotorstorm's last. Overlord put his gun to Rotorstorm's temple and splattered his cranial fluids all over his horrified fellow Wreckers.

After the others managed to escape Overlord and his minions, Ironfist had severe trouble with having seen Rotorstorm's gruesome end. Later, after Verity shared her similar horror in her own way, Topspin admitted he'd never really cared for Rotorstorm. However, he was a Wrecker, and thus deserving of Topspin's respect. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Rotorstorm toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I have elbows! They allow me to bend my arms to shoot the joker that bolted my knees together!]]
* '''Rotorstorm''' (Medium Turbomaster, 1992)
**''Accessories:'' 2 engines/missile launchers, 6 missiles

: Rotorstorm transforms into a blue Cybertronian helicopter with bright translucent pink rotor blades and canopy. His turbine engines can launch his six included yellow missiles a ''very'' long distance. A button on the back of the rotor housing drops down both engines/launchers for an 'attack mode' feature. In robot mode, Rotorstorm has limited articulation, and he holds his turbine launchers in his hands. His rotor blades can also be detached and held in one hand as an odd-looking sword.

:This mold was [[retool]]ed and [[redeco]]ed to make ''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Whirl (Universe)|Whirl]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Autobot/Rotorstorm/rotorstorm.htm More information on Rotorstorm at TFU.info]''
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==Trivia==
* Rotorstorm's function of "Guide and Strategician" is a bit silly, since "Strategician" isn't a real word. Possibly it's a portmanteau of "strategist" and "magician," 'cause he's that good.

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:European-original characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Strategists]]
[[category:Wreckers]]

Stalker (G1)

2010-03-26T01:54:47Z

74.225.211.176: q

{{factions|decepticon|{{factions/icons|custom=Megatron_Origin_Symbol.png|cSize=30x28px|cLink=Gladiatorial combat}}}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Predator|the [[human]] member of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]|Stalker (G.I. Joe)}}
:''Stalker is a [[Decepticon]] [[Predator]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Stalker boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Could I BE wearing any more neon?"]]
'''Stalker''' is the [[Predator|Predators]]' communications specialist. The only land-based member of the team, he is a master of the double bluff and thrives on causing confusion among his enemies. It's his job to keep the Predators' communiques from being intercepted by their [[Turbomaster]] foes, but he also takes a cruel pleasure in using his 'Garble' comms systems to scramble the [[Autobot|Autobots]]' own signals.

{{quote|Hate till it hurts and then hate some more.|Stalker on the subject of hate}}

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Traqueur'''

==Fiction==
===Toy catalogue comic===
[[Image:G1 Turbomasters Predators comic.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Wait, what am I shooting from again?]]
Stalker finally clashed with his [[Turbomaster]] rival, the legendary [[Rotorstorm]]. He declared that the Autobot should prepare to die, then fired his arm blasters.

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===IDW comics===
Millions of years ago, Stalker worked with [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] and [[Clench (G2)|Clench]] during the deathmatch sports of Kaon, at the time [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] first entered the tournaments. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2}}
Stalker later advised [[Overlord]] after he took over the Decepticons on [[Garrus-9]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1}} He is next seen torturing Twin Twist within Garrus-9's "Spark Extinction Chamber" in an attempt to get the codes to access [[Aequitas]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3}}.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Stalker''' (Medium Predator, 1992)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, radar, 5 missiles

: Stalker transforms in to a four-tracked satellite station and rocket launcher and is equipped with a missile launcher, usable in both modes. His rocket also serves as his [[Megavisor]] scope, but also features its own slide, showing a schematic vehicle mode image of [[Rotorstorm]].

: This mold was used to make both the ''[[Machine Wars]]'' and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' versions of [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]].

{{picsneeded|toy, example of Megavisor function}}

==Trivia==
* Stalker's Megavisor slide is labeled with several text pointers, some of which are Easter eggs of sorts. The labels read [[TakaraTomy|"TAK-A-RA"]], [[Marvel Comics|"MA-R-VEL"]], [[Hideaki Yoke|"YO-KE"]] and "AUG-U-SA".

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1992/Decepticon/Stalker/stalker.htm Stalker at TFU.info]

[[Category:Communications specialists]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:European-original characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]

Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3

2010-03-26T01:49:04Z

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|seriesissue=''[[Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'' #3
|prev=Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2
|next=Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4
|image=
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=
|coverdate=March 2010
|written by=[[Nick Roche]] & [[James Roberts]]
|pencils=Nick Roche & [[Guido Guidi]]
|inks=Guido Guidi, [[John Wycough]] and [[Andrew Griffith]]
|colors=[[Josh Burcham]] & [[Joana Lafuente]]
|letters=[[Neil Uyetake]]
|editor=[[Andy Schmidt]]
|associate editor=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era (2010)]]
}}
''' '''
==Synopsis==
''2 years ago, in the Maximum Security Penitentiary, Overlord restores Shockwave to a fully functional state. Shockwave comments that it has been almost a year since Overlord took over'' ''[[Garrus-9|The Last Resort]]'' ''and yet he only revives Shockwave now. Overlord fakes guilt, but quickly moves onto business; he overs Shockwave his freedom in exchange for his removal of the [[Achilles Virus]] Megatron had him implant in Overlord years ago. Overlord comments on how he could see the weaknesses of anyone, except Megatron, leading Shockwave to muse that Overlord was actually surprised he was hobbled. However, he agrees to remove this'' blind spot '' as Overlord's goals further his own. Overlord is delighted and confirms he will hand over a shuttle and a hand-picked crew. Restored, Shockwave askes what Overlord's plans are and Overlord reveals he has convinced the inmates they can fight their way free. Shockwave observes that while Overlord thinks he is enjoying his new life, it is in fact simply intended to draw Megatron to him. After all "You're not the first phase-sixer to bait Megatron". Overlord simply responds that he only needs to be the last''

Springer's team is running from a massive contingent of Decepticons. Impacctor reveals that the others landed in [[The Pit (IDW)|The Pit]], right into Overlord's lap. Guzzle merely yells they can look after themselves as he takes out several Decepticons. The others open fire, as Impactor yells that this is for Fortress Maximus and the others. Springer and Twin Twist realise they are all trapped, but Twin Twist confirms that the others are alive...well, Topspin is, and really, their group is the one in trouble

Overlord is disappointed that the Autobots are not a team of Decepticons sent by Megatron, and is unimpressed by the fact he's facing Wreckers. Rotorstorm counters by yelling "Wreckers combine!" before commenting that ''he'' thinks it's funny. Overlord suddenly laughs, and a nervous Rotorstorm joins in. Overlord then calmly places a gun to his head and shoots him between the optics, splashing the others in mech fluid.

Guzzle is ecstatic that Ironfist's ammo is causing the Decepticons heads to explode. Under orders, he transforms and brings down the roof, buying the Wreckers some time. Springer realises they are in serious trouble. He orders Kup and Guzzle to find the "help" they discussed earlier, while the rest continue with the mission. Impactor reveals the the prisoners are in Cell Block 6, directly beneath them. Twin Twist offers to drill through, but Springer is worried that his injuries will make transforming to painful. Twin Twist waves it off and transforms. He suffers a wave of pain and in The Pit, Topspin groans. Overlord offers the option of surrender. Perceptor merely orders Pyro to protect Verity, as the rest attack.

Twin Twist drills through the floor and finds himself falling through thin air. Impactor and Springer follow. Springer transforms and catches the others. They are attacked by Treadshot, who is taken out by Impactor. Landing, Springer realises they are in an energy reactor. Not far away lies the broken, destroyed body of Kick-Off. Impactor reveals that he was a Pit champion with 11 kills. After he made kill number 12, Overlord gave him a choice. Impactor doesn't know what it was, but clearly Kick-Off made the wrong one. Twin Twist reveals they triggered a defense mechanism and have been sealed in. Before they can react, a field deactivates them all.

Overlord is calmly trouncing the Wreckers when Stalker reveals the other team is in Cell Block F. An amused Overlord speaks over the comm, announcing the Wreckers presence and promising freedom to any Decepticon who brings him a head. The eager Decepticons then throw themselves after Perceptor's team. He buys them some time by exploding a fuel tank, and the team escapes.

Finally having some breathing space, they realise Ironfist is having a panic attack, revealing he never expected this kind of visceral experience. Topspin snaps, yelling at Ironfist that they had a vote for the others but had no say in his presence and that people die in stupid ways. Ironfist loses his temper ut Perceptor calms them down, reminding them things can't afford to get personal.

Climbing down a ladder, Guzzle wonders if whoever they're searching for will be down this far. Kup merely confirms maximum security is in the basement. He tells Guzzle to watch his step, and that dying on a rescue attempt is pointless. Guzzle comments he had some friends who died [[Spotlight: Kup|saving another Autobot]]. Kup asks if it was worth it, Guzzle merely says it depends on who you ask.

As they make their way through the Southern Wing, Pyro asks Topspin about his attack in The Pit. Topspin reveals that he and Twin Twist share a branched spark, a condition found in only two in a million sparks which leads to them sometimes feeling each others pain. It means he tries not to think about what happens if one dies. Topspin says he was happy as a cartographer, but found it difficult to work while his other half was with the Wreckers. This led him to join to keep an eye on him. Perceptor speaks up, saying that they are near an impenetrable chamber which must contain [[Aequitas]]. As they others question him as to who Aequitas is, Pyro realises Verity is still locked in his chest. He frees her, and seems disillusioned as to why the humans matter to Prime. Verity snaps at him, bringing up Rotorstorm and immediately regrets it. Topspin merely says that while he may not have liked him, Rotorstorm was a Wrecker and always had been, he just hadn't realized it. Perceptor orders Ironfist to keep watch as he looks for a reason why the Decepticons haven't tried to break in. In moments he realises they have as he finds the torn, comatose body of Fortress Maximus. Perceptor says Overlord has turned him into a living lock pick, attemping billions of codes in an attempt to open the chamber. Ironfist runs in, yelling the Decepticons have caught up. Fortunately, Perceptor knows the access code and the Wreckers enter the chamber, standing before Aequitas.

Elsewhere, Twin Twist is flashing to a conversation between Pyro and Topspin before he is snapped back to reality by Stalker. He is pinned to a table and has his mouth forced open. Stalker has a scalpel. As he leans in, Twin Twist begins to scream.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]] (3)
* [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (4)
* [[Impactor]] (5)
* [[Twin Twist]] (6)
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (7)
* [[Pyro]] (8)
* [[Topspin]] (9)
* [[Ironfist]] (10)
* [[Rotorstorm]] (11)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (12)
* [[Kick-Off (G1)|Kick-Off]] (17)
* [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] (18)

|c2=
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (1)
* [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] (2)
* [[Stalker]] (14)
* [[Treadshot (G1)|Treadshot]] (15)
* [[Snare]] (16)
|c3=
* [[Verity Carlo]] (13)
}}

==Quotes==
"Bold words, Overlord, but you reckoned without one thing... Wreckers, '''combine'''!
(''beat'')
"Well, ''I'' thought it was funny."
:-'''[[Rotorstorm]]'''. No more explanation is required.

==Errors==

==Items of note==

*Overlord paraphrases [[wikipedia:The Master (Doctor Who)|The Master]] of ''[[Doctor (G1)|Doctor Who]]'' fame when he requests that the Decepticons "please attend carefully", a famous line of the Master's from the original ''Who'' serial "Logopolis", notable enough to be used again in the revived series episode "The Sound of Drums".

===Covers (3)===
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* '''Cover A:'''
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