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Chopster

2010-07-28T01:42:08Z

Chrome Dreamer:

{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Chopster is a [[Decepticon]]-allied [[Mini-Con]] from ''[[Power Core Combiners]]''.''
[[Image:SmolderChopster-CyberMissions.jpg|right|thumb|300px|FIRE TRUCKS DO NOT WORK THAT WAY.]]
'''Chopster''' is the [[Decepticon]] [[Commander (PCC)|Commander]] [[Smolder|Smolder's]] [[Mini-Con]]. A very versatile Mini-con, Chopster can transform into a robot, an axe, body armor, or a cannon for Smolder's vehicle mode!

==Fiction==
===Cyber Missions===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Tony Gialluca II]]

{{comingsoon}}

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==Toys==
===''Power Core Combiners''===
[[Image:PCCtoy-SmolderChopster.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You're disarmed if I run away!]]
*'''Smolder w/ Chopster''' (Commander Class, 2010)

: Chopster was available only with his larger partner Smolder as part of the first wave of ''Power Core Combiners'' Commander Class figures. Chopster transforms from a robot into a flame-cannon that can be attached to the Commanders in vehicle mode, a hand-held double-headed axe, and "body armor" for both normal and super-mode Commanders.

: This mold was also used to make [[Razorbeam]].

{{--}}
==Notes==
* During a BotCon 2010 panel, one of the Hasbro employees revealed that a possible name for Chopster was Kick-Axe.

[[Category: Decepticons]]
[[Category: Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Power Core Combiners characters]]

Tidal Wave (Armada)

2009-05-07T05:15:35Z

Chrome Dreamer: /* Energon */ "Ultra" changed to "Command" (new Energon name for Ultra size-class)

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the colossal Decepticon warship from Armada|the teeny jetski/jetpack from Classics|Tidal Wave (Classics)}}
{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Tidal Wave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]]. He took the name '''Mirage''' after he took a new body.''

[[Image:Tidal wave looms ps2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like a vast predatory bird fish...]]
'''Tidal Wave''' is a powerhouse, one of the largest Decepticons under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron's]] command. His power is backed up by a brain that doesn't exactly run at optimal speeds; he's not so much stupid as he is single-minded and easily frustrated, although [[Pokeformers|his tendency to shout his own name repeatedly as a sort of battle cry]] doesn't do much to refute his reputation as a knucklehead. In battle he is merciless, an unyielding engine of destruction.

He is unquestionably loyal to Megatron and his ideals, and will quickly sign up with anyone that promises power to the Decepticon cause. He may or may not have a [[Deathsaurus|soft spot for children]]<ref>One of the ''Super Link'' [[Commercial bumper|commercial bumpers]] features Mirage introducing himself, then telling the good little children out there that it's nice to meet them.</ref>.

Tidal Wave's [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]].

{{quote|Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...|Tidal Wave, too many times to properly source}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Shockwave''' (Tidal Wave), '''Shock Fleet''' (Mirage)
:Hungarian name'': '''Szökőár''' ('''Árhullám''' on the ''Ultimate Battle DVD'')''
:Hungarian name as Mirage'': '''Délibáb'''''
:Polish ''Armada'' name'': '''Falotron''' (Wavetron)''
:Polish ''Energon'' name'': '''Falomiot''' (Waveblaster)''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'' [[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese)

[[Image:ArmTVTidalWave.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Crumbs, chief.]]
Tidal Wave was originally brought to [[Earth]] by the [[Decepticon]] strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] in an attempt to bolster the Decepticon forces so that they could obtain the [[Requiem Blaster]]. Thrust claimed Tidal Wave was a general that led Decepticon forces to a victory, an unsubstantiated claim that seems rather out of place considering Tidal Wave's... lack of grace. This was exemplified when [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] capsized the huge warship and sent it to the bottom of the deep. However, Tidal Wave quickly recovered and transformed into his massively powerful robot mode, quickly sending the Autobots scrambling for cover. {{storylink|Awakening|Awakening}}

Pounding the Autobots with firepower, Thrust called out to Tidal Wave to initiate his party piece. Tidal Wave transformed and split into three component vehicle sections (which also somehow shrank in size), headed for Megatron and Powerlinked with him, forming a combination known as ''Burning Megatron''. Megatron declared that "The Power is Mine!" before setting off in pursuit of Jet Optimus. Tidal Wave gave Megatron flight capability and an overwhelming amount of firepower, which kept Jet Optimus at bay long enough for Megatron to slice the connection point between Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] with the Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate|Desperate}}
{{-}}
{{charstubfiction}}

After Starscream cracked and attacked Megatron, Tidal Wave was sent after him to Earth when the rogue Decepticon jet escaped their moon base with the Star Saber in his possession. The Autobots initially assumed both Decepticons were part of a combined attack, but eventually came to Starscream's assistance against Tidal Wave when the Decepticon shot him down. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] nailed Tidal Wave in the eye with his axle cannon, but the powerful Tidal Wave recovered quickly and caused problems for Jet Optimus, whom couldn't so much as scratch him. This prompted Starscream to toss the Star Saber to the Autobot leader, which he used to slice off one of Tidal Wave's chest guns and forced the Decepticon to retreat. {{storylink|Regeneration|Regeneration}}

Tidal Wave was present at the meeting between the Autobots and Decepticons during the [[Unicron Battles]] in which the two sides formed a temporary truce, notably shaking hands with Jetfire. {{storylink|Alliance (episode)|Alliance}}
{{-}}
====''Energon'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'' [[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese), [[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish)

{{cleanup|October 2008|Lacks storylinks}}

After the end of the Unicron Battles, Tidal Wave loyally followed [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]'s last request - that the Decepticons remain at peace with the Autobots. During the ten year period that followed, Tidal Wave somewhere along the line changed not only his color palette but his occupation—instead of being a warrior, he was now a guardian of the [[Energon (Energon)|energon]] mines in the Sol system's asteroid belt.

Tidal Wave's post was one of the first targets of the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] hordes. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} After being attacked and abducted, he was brought to [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s base of operations, where they convinced him to side with them by promising to revive Megatron, a deal which Tidal Wave eagerly agreed to. {{storylink|Scorpinok|Scorpinok}} Although he clearly disliked Scorponok, he carried out orders in attacking other energon reserves run by the Autobots until Megatron returned. Following this, he continued raiding Autobot bases, only under Megatron's orders.

Tidal Wave would later show disdain for the madman [[Decepticon]] recruit [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]]. During a battle on Cybertron, an [[energon tower]] collapsed on top of Tidal Wave due to a shot from Shockblast. Megatron called for a retreat and hauled Tidal Wave's damaged body back into space, where the giant Decepticon was reformatted into "Mirage". With this new body also came an apparent upgrade in intelligence, although he also started to buddy up with [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] to form a comedy relief trio. He continued to serve Megatron throughout the war for [[Energon (Energon)|energon]].

{{charstubfiction}}

When Galvatron flung himself into the energon sun to destroy [[Unicron]]'s spark, Mirage loyally followed after him and seemingly ended his life. {{storylink|The Sun|The Sun}}

{{note|In Japan, after becoming Mirage, Tidal Wave became straight-up Gay For Galvatron. The dub dodged the issue as best it could (although honestly, that was probably more due to the fact that the English writers didn't seem to know what was going on in the show at the best of times), with Mirage's love-struck remarks being replaced with simple cheering for his leader or something else entirely—but it couldn't do anything about his repeated coquetteish gestures, doe-eyed expressions, or that one time he pirouetted and struck a pose while surrounded by a glowing pink heart.}}
<div class="center">[[Image:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|none|800px|thumb|Pretty Soldier Sailor Tidalwave!]]</div>
{{-}}
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Armada'' comic====
Tidal Wave was among the Decepticon troops allied with the Autobots and Mini-Cons during the battle against Unicron. He clutched his head in agony when the Chaos Bringer appeared and declared that this reality would be consumed. {{storylink|The End|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Millions of years ago, Tidal Wave captured [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and coerced him into building [[Seismic-shock warhead|Seismic-shock warheads]] for the Decepticons, which Megatron would use as a last resort to destroy the planet should he lose the war. Whenever Ironhide refused, an Autobot prisoner of war was executed. {{storylink|Aftershock (Energon comic)|Aftershock}}

In the present, Tidal Wave was recruited by [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], joining the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn|This Evil Reborn}} While he went on several raids and missions with the Terrorcons, it became clear to him that he wasn't the most respected of the team. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

Tidal Wave attacked Ironhide and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] while they were overseeing the contruction of a new base on Cybertron. Using Cliffjumper's life as leverage, he forced Ironhide to reactivate the seismic-shock warheads for Scorponok's scheme to use on Earth. Ironhide foiled Tidal Wave when he armed the doomsday weapon, with the cold threat of destroying Cybertron rather than allowing the Decepticons destroy Earth. Tidal Wave panicked and left through a space bridge. {{storylink|Aftershock (Energon comic)|Aftershock}}

While the others Decepticons and Terrorcons thought little of Tidal Wave, [[Alpha Quintesson]], however, saw something in him, and reformatted him into Mirage, noting as he did so that Scorponok had fallen out of [[Unicron]]'s favor. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}

{{note|Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], this storyline was left unresolved.}}

==Games==
===Melbourne House ''Transformers'' video game===
[[Image:Tidalwave pushup.gif|left|180px|thumb|Megatron might be a jerk, but he cares for his troops' physical fitness.]]
Tidal Wave, in his combined battleship mode, was stationed as a relay and refuel point off a small chain of islands in the Mid-Atlantic. The [[Autobot|Autobots]] made their way inside him to take out the [[Decepticlone]] platoons inside and destroy him, but discovered that Tidal Wave wasn't merely a transport. They escaped just in time to avoid being crushed as Tidal Wave transformed into his titanic robot mode.

Tidal Wave walked around the island chain in the deep waters, unloading volleys of missiles, lasers, and the occasional [[Jet Laser]] on the tiny-by-comparison Autobots. Despite his impressive size, firepower, and nigh-impenetrable armor, the Autobots managed to do enough damage to Tidal Wave's one weak point -his face- to cause a chain reaction that caused multiple explosions inside him, sending him falling face-first to the ocean floor.

The Autobots were able to extract information from Tidal Wave's computer that the Decepticons' main base was located in Northern Alaska, but the information was planted there by Megatron to lead the Autobots into a trap.

Tidal Wave was later seen still on Earth and has survived from his battle with the Autobots, but is now taking exercises with the survived [[Decepticlone]] army. {{storylink|Transformers (Melbourne House)|Transformers}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada Tidal Wave toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"TCS Tiger's Claw, Transform!"]]
*'''Tidal Wave with Ramjet''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Ramjet Mini-Con partner, 2 missiles

: Tidal Wave is a robot that is made up of three different aquatic vehicles; an aircraft carrier, a double-bowed battleship, and a troop-landing craft. All three can combine to form a single gigantic warship, which from there can transform to robot mode ''without'' having to separate. Each smaller craft has its own gimmick; the carrier has a working storage elevator for Tidal Wave's [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]], the battleship has Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-activated swiveling cannons (also usable in robot mode), and the landing craft opens up to reveal seats for Mini-Cons to sit on.

[[Image:Micron Shockwave toy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Alleged Decepticon Military Genius.]]
: Tidal Wave can also combine with Megatron (and the Galvatron redeco), with Tidal Wave's aircraft carrier and battleship clipping onto Megatron's arms and his troop transport clipping onto Megatron's back (after the turret has been positioned in Full Blast Mode configuration) as a jetpack.

: The [[Takara]] and [[Hasbro]] versions are considerably different. Takara's "Shockwave" replaces all the green plastic with purple, darker grays, and several of the paint colors are altered. These changes were made to align the toy more closely to the cartoon's appearance, though they're not completely accurate.

{{-}}

===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Tidal Wave toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...]]
*'''Tidal Wave with Ramjet''' (Command, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Ramjet Mini-Con partner, 2 missiles

:Tidal Wave's ''Armada'' toy was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the early part of ''Energon'', with "energy" patterns resembling stylized lightning bolts painted across it. Several portions of his body were also cast in transparent green plastic. This was the result of his body being infused with Decepticon-energy [[Energon (Energon)|energon]], as in the series, he did not have his lightning "scars" until after he touched (and was injured) by raw energon.

:Tidal Wave retains his ability to combine with ''Armada'' Megatron/Galvatron, as well as ''Universe'' [[Megazarak]].

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[[Image:Energon Mirage toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He went from a boat to a ferry.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-15'''
**''Accessories:'' 4 missiles

: Mirage is an upgraded body for Tidal Wave, transforming into a sleek assault speedboat with multiple spring-loaded missile launchers, as well as fold-out wings for his "Hyper Mode". Something of a shellformer, Mirage's transformation sequence is one of the most complex for the ''Energon'' toy line, and as a side effect, he ends up with some obnoxiously large vehicle mode shell [[kibble]]. Some bad design and excessively tight knee joints means his lower legs will often detach from the upper thighs whenever one tries to bend his knees.

:The initial releases of Mirage were one-per-case, and part of a wave that saw limited distribution due to a glut of early product on the shelves. However, Mirage was later put into "Mega-Buy" multi-packs at a buy-one-get-one-free price at numerous chains, including Toys 'R' Us and Wal-Mart, relieving much of the demand for the item.

: This mold was also [[Redeco|redecoed]] into ''Energon'' [[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]].

==Notes==
* Tidal Wave's use of his own name as a battle cry is not exclusive to the English stories; he likewise chants "Shock, Shock, Shock waaaaaaave" as he fights in ''Super Link''. When he upgrades to Mirage ("Shockfleet" in Japan), his battle cry becomes "ShockShockShock!"
* An easter egg on the Playstation 2 game of Transformers is that, when he's in vehicle mode, you can enter a cavity where his robot mode head is stored. You can walk all over it and a glitch enables you to walk inside his head. He doesn't seem to mind.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hcHAW3YiY Gameplay video showing the Tidal Wave's head Easter egg.]</ref>

==Footnotes==
<references />

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/TidalWave/tidalwave.htm Tidal Wave at TFU.info]

[[Category:Armada characters]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Terrorcons]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

Tidal Wave (Armada)

2009-05-07T05:14:22Z

Chrome Dreamer: /* Armada */ "Ultra-Con" (non-existant size-class) changed to "Giga-Con" (new name for Ultra)

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the colossal Decepticon warship from Armada|the teeny jetski/jetpack from Classics|Tidal Wave (Classics)}}
{{disambig3|Mirage}}
:''Tidal Wave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]]. He took the name '''Mirage''' after he took a new body.''

[[Image:Tidal wave looms ps2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Like a vast predatory bird fish...]]
'''Tidal Wave''' is a powerhouse, one of the largest Decepticons under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron's]] command. His power is backed up by a brain that doesn't exactly run at optimal speeds; he's not so much stupid as he is single-minded and easily frustrated, although [[Pokeformers|his tendency to shout his own name repeatedly as a sort of battle cry]] doesn't do much to refute his reputation as a knucklehead. In battle he is merciless, an unyielding engine of destruction.

He is unquestionably loyal to Megatron and his ideals, and will quickly sign up with anyone that promises power to the Decepticon cause. He may or may not have a [[Deathsaurus|soft spot for children]]<ref>One of the ''Super Link'' [[Commercial bumper|commercial bumpers]] features Mirage introducing himself, then telling the good little children out there that it's nice to meet them.</ref>.

Tidal Wave's [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]].

{{quote|Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...|Tidal Wave, too many times to properly source}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Shockwave''' (Tidal Wave), '''Shock Fleet''' (Mirage)
:Hungarian name'': '''Szökőár''' ('''Árhullám''' on the ''Ultimate Battle DVD'')''
:Hungarian name as Mirage'': '''Délibáb'''''
:Polish ''Armada'' name'': '''Falotron''' (Wavetron)''
:Polish ''Energon'' name'': '''Falomiot''' (Waveblaster)''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'' [[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese)

[[Image:ArmTVTidalWave.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Crumbs, chief.]]
Tidal Wave was originally brought to [[Earth]] by the [[Decepticon]] strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] in an attempt to bolster the Decepticon forces so that they could obtain the [[Requiem Blaster]]. Thrust claimed Tidal Wave was a general that led Decepticon forces to a victory, an unsubstantiated claim that seems rather out of place considering Tidal Wave's... lack of grace. This was exemplified when [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] capsized the huge warship and sent it to the bottom of the deep. However, Tidal Wave quickly recovered and transformed into his massively powerful robot mode, quickly sending the Autobots scrambling for cover. {{storylink|Awakening|Awakening}}

Pounding the Autobots with firepower, Thrust called out to Tidal Wave to initiate his party piece. Tidal Wave transformed and split into three component vehicle sections (which also somehow shrank in size), headed for Megatron and Powerlinked with him, forming a combination known as ''Burning Megatron''. Megatron declared that "The Power is Mine!" before setting off in pursuit of Jet Optimus. Tidal Wave gave Megatron flight capability and an overwhelming amount of firepower, which kept Jet Optimus at bay long enough for Megatron to slice the connection point between Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] with the Star Saber. {{storylink|Desperate|Desperate}}
{{-}}
{{charstubfiction}}

After Starscream cracked and attacked Megatron, Tidal Wave was sent after him to Earth when the rogue Decepticon jet escaped their moon base with the Star Saber in his possession. The Autobots initially assumed both Decepticons were part of a combined attack, but eventually came to Starscream's assistance against Tidal Wave when the Decepticon shot him down. [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] nailed Tidal Wave in the eye with his axle cannon, but the powerful Tidal Wave recovered quickly and caused problems for Jet Optimus, whom couldn't so much as scratch him. This prompted Starscream to toss the Star Saber to the Autobot leader, which he used to slice off one of Tidal Wave's chest guns and forced the Decepticon to retreat. {{storylink|Regeneration|Regeneration}}

Tidal Wave was present at the meeting between the Autobots and Decepticons during the [[Unicron Battles]] in which the two sides formed a temporary truce, notably shaking hands with Jetfire. {{storylink|Alliance (episode)|Alliance}}
{{-}}
====''Energon'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'' [[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese), [[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish)

{{cleanup|October 2008|Lacks storylinks}}

After the end of the Unicron Battles, Tidal Wave loyally followed [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]'s last request - that the Decepticons remain at peace with the Autobots. During the ten year period that followed, Tidal Wave somewhere along the line changed not only his color palette but his occupation—instead of being a warrior, he was now a guardian of the [[Energon (Energon)|energon]] mines in the Sol system's asteroid belt.

Tidal Wave's post was one of the first targets of the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] hordes. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} After being attacked and abducted, he was brought to [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s base of operations, where they convinced him to side with them by promising to revive Megatron, a deal which Tidal Wave eagerly agreed to. {{storylink|Scorpinok|Scorpinok}} Although he clearly disliked Scorponok, he carried out orders in attacking other energon reserves run by the Autobots until Megatron returned. Following this, he continued raiding Autobot bases, only under Megatron's orders.

Tidal Wave would later show disdain for the madman [[Decepticon]] recruit [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]]. During a battle on Cybertron, an [[energon tower]] collapsed on top of Tidal Wave due to a shot from Shockblast. Megatron called for a retreat and hauled Tidal Wave's damaged body back into space, where the giant Decepticon was reformatted into "Mirage". With this new body also came an apparent upgrade in intelligence, although he also started to buddy up with [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]] to form a comedy relief trio. He continued to serve Megatron throughout the war for [[Energon (Energon)|energon]].

{{charstubfiction}}

When Galvatron flung himself into the energon sun to destroy [[Unicron]]'s spark, Mirage loyally followed after him and seemingly ended his life. {{storylink|The Sun|The Sun}}

{{note|In Japan, after becoming Mirage, Tidal Wave became straight-up Gay For Galvatron. The dub dodged the issue as best it could (although honestly, that was probably more due to the fact that the English writers didn't seem to know what was going on in the show at the best of times), with Mirage's love-struck remarks being replaced with simple cheering for his leader or something else entirely—but it couldn't do anything about his repeated coquetteish gestures, doe-eyed expressions, or that one time he pirouetted and struck a pose while surrounded by a glowing pink heart.}}
<div class="center">[[Image:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|none|800px|thumb|Pretty Soldier Sailor Tidalwave!]]</div>
{{-}}
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Armada'' comic====
Tidal Wave was among the Decepticon troops allied with the Autobots and Mini-Cons during the battle against Unicron. He clutched his head in agony when the Chaos Bringer appeared and declared that this reality would be consumed. {{storylink|The End|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Millions of years ago, Tidal Wave captured [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and coerced him into building [[Seismic-shock warhead|Seismic-shock warheads]] for the Decepticons, which Megatron would use as a last resort to destroy the planet should he lose the war. Whenever Ironhide refused, an Autobot prisoner of war was executed. {{storylink|Aftershock (Energon comic)|Aftershock}}

In the present, Tidal Wave was recruited by [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], joining the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn|This Evil Reborn}} While he went on several raids and missions with the Terrorcons, it became clear to him that he wasn't the most respected of the team. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

Tidal Wave attacked Ironhide and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] while they were overseeing the contruction of a new base on Cybertron. Using Cliffjumper's life as leverage, he forced Ironhide to reactivate the seismic-shock warheads for Scorponok's scheme to use on Earth. Ironhide foiled Tidal Wave when he armed the doomsday weapon, with the cold threat of destroying Cybertron rather than allowing the Decepticons destroy Earth. Tidal Wave panicked and left through a space bridge. {{storylink|Aftershock (Energon comic)|Aftershock}}

While the others Decepticons and Terrorcons thought little of Tidal Wave, [[Alpha Quintesson]], however, saw something in him, and reformatted him into Mirage, noting as he did so that Scorponok had fallen out of [[Unicron]]'s favor. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}

{{note|Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], this storyline was left unresolved.}}

==Games==
===Melbourne House ''Transformers'' video game===
[[Image:Tidalwave pushup.gif|left|180px|thumb|Megatron might be a jerk, but he cares for his troops' physical fitness.]]
Tidal Wave, in his combined battleship mode, was stationed as a relay and refuel point off a small chain of islands in the Mid-Atlantic. The [[Autobot|Autobots]] made their way inside him to take out the [[Decepticlone]] platoons inside and destroy him, but discovered that Tidal Wave wasn't merely a transport. They escaped just in time to avoid being crushed as Tidal Wave transformed into his titanic robot mode.

Tidal Wave walked around the island chain in the deep waters, unloading volleys of missiles, lasers, and the occasional [[Jet Laser]] on the tiny-by-comparison Autobots. Despite his impressive size, firepower, and nigh-impenetrable armor, the Autobots managed to do enough damage to Tidal Wave's one weak point -his face- to cause a chain reaction that caused multiple explosions inside him, sending him falling face-first to the ocean floor.

The Autobots were able to extract information from Tidal Wave's computer that the Decepticons' main base was located in Northern Alaska, but the information was planted there by Megatron to lead the Autobots into a trap.

Tidal Wave was later seen still on Earth and has survived from his battle with the Autobots, but is now taking exercises with the survived [[Decepticlone]] army. {{storylink|Transformers (Melbourne House)|Transformers}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada Tidal Wave toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"TCS Tiger's Claw, Transform!"]]
*'''Tidal Wave with Ramjet''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Ramjet Mini-Con partner, 2 missiles

: Tidal Wave is a robot that is made up of three different aquatic vehicles; an aircraft carrier, a double-bowed battleship, and a troop-landing craft. All three can combine to form a single gigantic warship, which from there can transform to robot mode ''without'' having to separate. Each smaller craft has its own gimmick; the carrier has a working storage elevator for Tidal Wave's [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]], the battleship has Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-activated swiveling cannons (also usable in robot mode), and the landing craft opens up to reveal seats for Mini-Cons to sit on.

[[Image:Micron Shockwave toy.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Alleged Decepticon Military Genius.]]
: Tidal Wave can also combine with Megatron (and the Galvatron redeco), with Tidal Wave's aircraft carrier and battleship clipping onto Megatron's arms and his troop transport clipping onto Megatron's back (after the turret has been positioned in Full Blast Mode configuration) as a jetpack.

: The [[Takara]] and [[Hasbro]] versions are considerably different. Takara's "Shockwave" replaces all the green plastic with purple, darker grays, and several of the paint colors are altered. These changes were made to align the toy more closely to the cartoon's appearance, though they're not completely accurate.

{{-}}

===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Tidal Wave toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...]]
*'''Tidal Wave with Ramjet''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Ramjet Mini-Con partner, 2 missiles

:Tidal Wave's ''Armada'' toy was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the early part of ''Energon'', with "energy" patterns resembling stylized lightning bolts painted across it. Several portions of his body were also cast in transparent green plastic. This was the result of his body being infused with Decepticon-energy [[Energon (Energon)|energon]], as in the series, he did not have his lightning "scars" until after he touched (and was injured) by raw energon.

:Tidal Wave retains his ability to combine with ''Armada'' Megatron/Galvatron, as well as ''Universe'' [[Megazarak]].

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[[Image:Energon Mirage toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He went from a boat to a ferry.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-15'''
**''Accessories:'' 4 missiles

: Mirage is an upgraded body for Tidal Wave, transforming into a sleek assault speedboat with multiple spring-loaded missile launchers, as well as fold-out wings for his "Hyper Mode". Something of a shellformer, Mirage's transformation sequence is one of the most complex for the ''Energon'' toy line, and as a side effect, he ends up with some obnoxiously large vehicle mode shell [[kibble]]. Some bad design and excessively tight knee joints means his lower legs will often detach from the upper thighs whenever one tries to bend his knees.

:The initial releases of Mirage were one-per-case, and part of a wave that saw limited distribution due to a glut of early product on the shelves. However, Mirage was later put into "Mega-Buy" multi-packs at a buy-one-get-one-free price at numerous chains, including Toys 'R' Us and Wal-Mart, relieving much of the demand for the item.

: This mold was also [[Redeco|redecoed]] into ''Energon'' [[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]].

==Notes==
* Tidal Wave's use of his own name as a battle cry is not exclusive to the English stories; he likewise chants "Shock, Shock, Shock waaaaaaave" as he fights in ''Super Link''. When he upgrades to Mirage ("Shockfleet" in Japan), his battle cry becomes "ShockShockShock!"
* An easter egg on the Playstation 2 game of Transformers is that, when he's in vehicle mode, you can enter a cavity where his robot mode head is stored. You can walk all over it and a glitch enables you to walk inside his head. He doesn't seem to mind.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hcHAW3YiY Gameplay video showing the Tidal Wave's head Easter egg.]</ref>

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/TidalWave/tidalwave.htm Tidal Wave at TFU.info]

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