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Transformers (2023) issue 19

2025-04-28T00:50:53Z

Hammerspear: /* Continuity notes */

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #19
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 18
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 20
|image=Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[April 9]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=April 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Ludo Lullabi]]
|colors by=[[Adriano Lucas]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''A glimpse into the past shows how Megatron became the great conqueror that bent Cybertron to his will.'''

==Synopsis==

[[File:TF2023 no. 19 - MegatronVsSharkticons.jpg|thumb|200px|left]]
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] awakens in a cell on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. Confused, he demands to know where he is, last remembering being on [[Moonbase One|Moonbase 1]] with the rest of his [[clan]]. He is then greeted by the [[Quintesson Prosecutor]] [[Dezimir]], who tells him that he has been brought to undergo a great trial. Megatron tries to defiantly fight back, but Dezimir uses a device to control and subdue him. He is then brought to an arena, where Dezimir unleashes a horde of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s on the [[Transformer|Cybertronian]]. However, Megatron is unfazed, and quickly tears through the Sharkticons, even firing a stray shot from his [[fusion cannon]] at his captors, only to earn another shock from Dezimir. The [[Quintesson]] then activates the next part of the trial: the floor opens underneath Megatron to reveal an inferno. Unfazed, Megatron transforms into his tank mode and blasts at Dezimir's platform. Dezimir taunts Megatron, telling him that while he is powerful, he could be much more. He then summons the mechanical shell of the mighty [[Mechanokoar]] and crushes Megatron.

Once more, Megatron awakens in the same cell, confused. Dezimir tells him that failure is not an option, proceeding to drag him out of the cell and back to the Sharkticon pit. Megatron demands to be returned home, but Dezimir tells him to continue fighting. Once again, Megatron defeats the Sharkticons, but is destroyed by the Mechanokoar.

On and on the cycle repeats, hundreds and hundreds of times. Eventually, the strain becomes too much for Megatron, and he breaks down, begging for mercy. Dezimir reveals that this is not only a trial, but a lesson: for as mighty a warrior Megatron may be, compared to the vast universe, he is ''small''—insignificant. Nothing. Just as he is about to finish Megatron with the Mechanokoar once more, a voice from above orders him to stop; his master has declared the trial over. Dezimir reveals that what allowed them to control Megatron was the dark opposite of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the legendary artifact wielded by the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Through it, Dezimir and his master plan to make Megatron such an opposing force to the Prime. Energy from this dark Matrix surrounds Megatron, granting him a third mode that will allow him to channel its energy to assert his control over others: a gun. The master then orders Dezimir to pick up Megatron, much to the Quintesson's horror. Megatron revels in the power he now has over his captor, forcing him to aim his gun form at the Mechanokoar and destroy the beast.

In the future, Megatron has returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and uses his new power to lead the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (8)

||h3=[[Quintesson]]|c3=
* [[Dezimir]] (2)
* [[Quintesson Bailiff]]s (3)
* [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s (4)
* [[Mechanokoar]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"Do not look to the past, THE FUTURE IS WHAT MATTERS NOW!"
:—'''Dezmir'''

"If you won't come down to me-- I shall force you down to my level!"
:—'''Megatron''' to Dezimir

"This is not only a trial. It is a lesson. My master has asked me to show you how small you truly are." 
"'''''I AM NOT SMALL!!!!'''''"
:—'''Dezimir''' and '''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This issue flashes back to give us our earliest look at Megatron's history in the Energon Universe, while also serving to expand on ideas and plot points that have been driven to readers over the course of the series.
** For the majority of this issue, Megatron is seen without the Decepticon insignia on his chest, indicating this is set before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] broke out.
** This issue reveals the origin of Megatron's gun form and his ability to seemingly overpower the will of those who wield it, an ability first seen in flashbacks to Starscream's origin in [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|issue #14]].
* While the Quintessons have been a recurring presence in ''[[Void Rivals]]'', this issue marks their first appearance in the ''Transformers'' series. ''Void Rivals'' revealed that the Quintessons used to control Cybertron during the [[Age of Wrath]] until they were overthrown by the resistance led by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha]] and [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]]. However, what connection (if any) Dezimir and his mysterious master have to the rest of the Quints and their plans with [[Goliant]] and Zerta remains to be seen.
* The Matrix of Leadership was first glimpsed in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|the very first issue of the series]], and became a major plot point towards the end of the first arc.
* At the end of the issue, when Megatron is seemingly returned to moonbase 1, Shockwave and Soundwave are seen sporting their purple Decepticon insignias, yet Megatron is not.

===''Transformers'' references===
*Megatron mentions he was previously on [[Moonbase One]], a Cybertronian moon outpost first introduced in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
* Megatron's enslavement by the Quintessons echoes [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|other]] [[Megatron (WFC)|versions]] [[Megatron (One)|of Megatron]] who were similarly enslaved and forced to fight for a living.
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership having a darker counterpart has recurred throughout ''Transformers'' media, including the [[Matrix of Conquest]], the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership]], and most notably the fictitious [[Decepticon Matrix]], the idea of which the Quintessons used to manipulate [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]”. It seems that in the Energon Universe, such a Matrix might exist after all.
* In another one of the ''deepest'' cuts in this series, the [[Mechanokoar]] Megatron faces during the trial has a design reminiscent of the "[[Dragon Beast|Mechano-Beast]]", which was the combined form of the [[Anibot]]s, a cut [[combiner]] team from the [[The Transformers: The Movie (second draft)|second draft]] of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''. The creature takes design cues from [[Floro Dery]]'s original concept art, even supporting a similar name as well.

===Other trivia===
*Daniel Warren Johnson provides some more insight on what's to come on the letters page:
:*He and editor Ben Abernathy confirm that [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] has not been forgotten following his crash into the Pacific Ocean back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|issue 9]].
:*[[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] will not be included in his run.
:*Though he says he plans to stick to G1 during his run, Johnson states that Skybound plans to do ''Transformers'' for "a VERY long time", leaving plenty of room for future writers to branch out to explore ideas from other eras.
* This issue continues the trend of having stories that focus on past events or flashbacks be drawn in a different art style than the rest of the series. Such as Issues 13 and 14 which tell of Starscream's past and turn to the darkside, the 2024 Energon Universe Special Transformers story which tells what happened before issue 1, and now this issue, which tells a story from Megatron's past.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron tears a Sharkticon in half, by Daniel Warren Johnson and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron overwhelmed by Sharkticons, by [[Jorge Corona]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D:''' Megatron walks through a scorched land, by [[Steve Beach]].
* '''Cover E:''' Megatron stands over the bodies of his victims, by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]].
* '''Cover F:''' Megatron grimaces, by Ludo Lullabi.
* '''Cover G:''' Blank sketch cover.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover C.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover D.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover E.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover F.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover G.jpg|
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
* Energon Universe hardcovers
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|#6]], ''Void Rivals'' [[Void Rivals issue 18|#18]], and ''Transformers'' #20.
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] - Silent Missions''
* ''Blood & Thunder''

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584 
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story (2025)|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 19

2025-04-10T02:28:35Z

Hammerspear: /* Quotes */

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #19
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 18
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 20
|image=Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[April 9]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=April 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Ludo Lullabi]]
|colors by=[[Adriano Lucas]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''A glimpse into the past shows how Megatron became the great conqueror that bent Cybertron to his will.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] awakens in a cell on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. Confused, he demands to know where he is, last remembering being on [[Moonbase One|Moonbase 1]] with the rest of his [[clan]]. He is then greeted by the [[Quintesson Prosecutor]] [[Dezimir]], who tells him that he has been brought to undergo a great trial. Megatron tries to defiantly fight back, but Dezimir uses a device to control and subdue him. He is then brought to an arena, where Dezimir unleashes a horde of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s on the [[Transformer|Cybertronian]]. However, Megatron is unfazed, and quickly tears through the Sharkticons, even firing a stray shot from his [[fusion cannon]] at his captors, only to earn another shock from Dezimir. The [[Quintesson]] then activates the next part of the trial: the floor opens underneath Megatron to reveal an inferno. Unfazed, Megatron transforms into his tank mode and blasts at Dezimir's platform. Dezimir taunts Megatron, telling him that while he is powerful, he could be much more. He then summons the mechanical shell of the mighty [[Mechanokoar]] and crushes Megatron.

Once more, Megatron awakens in the same cell, confused. Dezimir tells him that failure is not an option, proceeding to drag him out of the cell and back to the Sharkticon pit. Megatron demands to be returned home, but Dezimir tells him to continue fighting. Once again, Megatron defeats the Sharkticons, but is destroyed by the Mechanokoar.

On and on the cycle repeats, hundreds and hundreds of times. Eventually, the strain becomes too much for Megatron, and he breaks down, begging for mercy. Dezimir reveals that this is not only a trial, but a lesson: for as mighty a warrior Megatron may be, compared to the vast universe, he is ''small'' - insignificant. Nothing. Just as he is about to finish Megatron with the Mechanokoar once more, a voice from above orders him to stop; his master has declared the trial over. Dezimir reveals that what allowed them to control Megatron was the dark opposite of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the legendary artifact wielded by the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Through it, Dezimir and his master plan to make Megatron such an opposing force to the Prime. Energy from this dark Matrix surrounds Megatron, granting him a third mode that will allow him to channel its energy to assert his control over others: a gun. The master then orders Dezimir to pick up Megatron, much to the Quintesson's horror. Megatron revels in the power he now has over his captor, forcing him to aim his gun form at the Mechanokoar and destroy the beast.

In the future, Megatron has returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and uses his new power to lead the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (8)

||h3=[[Quintesson]]|c3=
* [[Dezimir]] (2)
* [[Quintesson Bailiff]]s (3)
* [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s (4)
* [[Mechanokoar]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"Do not look to the past, THE FUTURE IS WHAT MATTERS NOW!"
:—'''Dezmir'''
"If you won't come down to me-- I shall force you down to my level!"
:—'''Megatron''' to Dezimir

"This is not only a trial. It is a lesson. My master has asked me to show you how small you truly are." 
"'''''I AM NOT SMALL!!!!'''''"
:—'''Dezimir''' and '''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This issue flashes back to give us our earliest look at Megatron's history in the Energon Universe, while also serving to expand on ideas and plot points that have been drip-fed to readers over the course of the series.
** For the majority of this issue, Megatron is seen without the Decepticon insignia on his chest, indicating this is set before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] broke out.
** This issue reveals the origin of Megatron's gun form and his ability to seemingly overpower the will of those who wield it, an ability first seen in flashbacks to Starscream’s origin in [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|issue #14]].
* While the Quintessons have been a recurring presence in ''[[Void Rivals]]'', this issue marks their first appearance in the ''Transformers'' series. ''Void Rivals'' revealed that the Quintessons used to control Cybertron during the [[Age of Wrath]] until they were overthrown by the resistance led by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha]] and [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]]. However, what connection (if any) Dezimir and his mysterious master have to the rest of the Quints and their plans with [[Goliant]] and Zerta remains to be seen.
* The Matrix of Leadership was first glimpsed in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|the very first issue of the series]], and became a major plot point towards the end of the first arc.

===''Transformers'' references===
*Megatron mentions he was previously on [[Moonbase One]], which actually is a moon outpost from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers Cartoon Film]].
* Megatron's enslavement by the Quintessons echoes [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|other]] [[Megatron (WFC)|versions]] [[Megatron (One)|of Megatron]] who were similarly enslaved and forced to fight for a living.
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership having a darker counterpart has recurred throughout ''Transformers'' media, including the [[Matrix of Conquest]], the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership]], and most notably the fictitious [[Decepticon Matrix]], the idea of which the Quintessons used to manipulate [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]”. It seems that in the Energon Universe, such a Matrix might exist after all.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron tears a Sharkticon in half, by Daniel Warren Johnson and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron overwhelmed by Sharkticons, by [[Jorge Corona]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D:''' Megatron walks through a scorched land, by [[Steve Beach]].
* '''Cover E:''' Megatron stands over the bodies of his victims, by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]].
* '''Cover F:''' Megatron grimaces, by Ludo Lullabi.
* '''Cover G:''' Blank sketch cover.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover C.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover D.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover E.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover F.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover G.jpg|
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
* Energon Universe hardcovers
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|#6]], ''Void Rivals'' [[Void Rivals issue 18|#18]], and ''Transformers'' #20.
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] - Silent Missions''
* ''Blood & Thunder''

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584 
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story (2025)|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 19

2025-04-10T02:27:01Z

Hammerspear: /* Transformers references */

{{Comicstory
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' #19
|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 18
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 20
|image=Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[April 9]], [[2025]]
|coverdate=April 2025
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Ludo Lullabi]]
|colors by=[[Adriano Lucas]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|publication design=[[Andres Juarez]]
|production=[[Ashby Florence]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''A glimpse into the past shows how Megatron became the great conqueror that bent Cybertron to his will.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] awakens in a cell on the planet [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]]. Confused, he demands to know where he is, last remembering being on [[Moonbase One|Moonbase 1]] with the rest of his [[clan]]. He is then greeted by the [[Quintesson Prosecutor]] [[Dezimir]], who tells him that he has been brought to undergo a great trial. Megatron tries to defiantly fight back, but Dezimir uses a device to control and subdue him. He is then brought to an arena, where Dezimir unleashes a horde of [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s on the [[Transformer|Cybertronian]]. However, Megatron is unfazed, and quickly tears through the Sharkticons, even firing a stray shot from his [[fusion cannon]] at his captors, only to earn another shock from Dezimir. The [[Quintesson]] then activates the next part of the trial: the floor opens underneath Megatron to reveal an inferno. Unfazed, Megatron transforms into his tank mode and blasts at Dezimir's platform. Dezimir taunts Megatron, telling him that while he is powerful, he could be much more. He then summons the mechanical shell of the mighty [[Mechanokoar]] and crushes Megatron.

Once more, Megatron awakens in the same cell, confused. Dezimir tells him that failure is not an option, proceeding to drag him out of the cell and back to the Sharkticon pit. Megatron demands to be returned home, but Dezimir tells him to continue fighting. Once again, Megatron defeats the Sharkticons, but is destroyed by the Mechanokoar.

On and on the cycle repeats, hundreds and hundreds of times. Eventually, the strain becomes too much for Megatron, and he breaks down, begging for mercy. Dezimir reveals that this is not only a trial, but a lesson: for as mighty a warrior Megatron may be, compared to the vast universe, he is ''small'' - insignificant. Nothing. Just as he is about to finish Megatron with the Mechanokoar once more, a voice from above orders him to stop; his master has declared the trial over. Dezimir reveals that what allowed them to control Megatron was the dark opposite of the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the legendary artifact wielded by the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Through it, Dezimir and his master plan to make Megatron such an opposing force to the Prime. Energy from this dark Matrix surrounds Megatron, granting him a third mode that will allow him to channel its energy to assert his control over others: a gun. The master then orders Dezimir to pick up Megatron, much to the Quintesson's horror. Megatron revels in the power he now has over his captor, forcing him to aim his gun form at the Mechanokoar and destroy the beast.

In the future, Megatron has returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and uses his new power to lead the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (8)

||h3=[[Quintesson]]|c3=
* [[Dezimir]] (2)
* [[Quintesson Bailiff]]s (3)
* [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]]s (4)
* [[Mechanokoar]] (5)
}}

==Quotes==
"If you won't come down to me-- I shall force you down to my level!"
:—'''Megatron''' to Dezimir

"This is not only a trial. It is a lesson. My master has asked me to show you how small you truly are." 
"'''''I AM NOT SMALL!!!!'''''"
:—'''Dezimir''' and '''Megatron'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This issue flashes back to give us our earliest look at Megatron's history in the Energon Universe, while also serving to expand on ideas and plot points that have been drip-fed to readers over the course of the series.
** For the majority of this issue, Megatron is seen without the Decepticon insignia on his chest, indicating this is set before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] broke out.
** This issue reveals the origin of Megatron's gun form and his ability to seemingly overpower the will of those who wield it, an ability first seen in flashbacks to Starscream’s origin in [[Transformers (2023) issue 14|issue #14]].
* While the Quintessons have been a recurring presence in ''[[Void Rivals]]'', this issue marks their first appearance in the ''Transformers'' series. ''Void Rivals'' revealed that the Quintessons used to control Cybertron during the [[Age of Wrath]] until they were overthrown by the resistance led by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha]] and [[Beta (G1)|Zerta Trion]]. However, what connection (if any) Dezimir and his mysterious master have to the rest of the Quints and their plans with [[Goliant]] and Zerta remains to be seen.
* The Matrix of Leadership was first glimpsed in [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|the very first issue of the series]], and became a major plot point towards the end of the first arc.

===''Transformers'' references===
*Megatron mentions he was previously on [[Moonbase One]], which actually is a moon outpost from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers Cartoon Film]].
* Megatron's enslavement by the Quintessons echoes [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|other]] [[Megatron (WFC)|versions]] [[Megatron (One)|of Megatron]] who were similarly enslaved and forced to fight for a living.
* The idea of the Matrix of Leadership having a darker counterpart has recurred throughout ''Transformers'' media, including the [[Matrix of Conquest]], the [[Dark Matrix of Leadership]], and most notably the fictitious [[Decepticon Matrix]], the idea of which the Quintessons used to manipulate [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] episode “[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]”. It seems that in the Energon Universe, such a Matrix might exist after all.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Megatron tears a Sharkticon in half, by Daniel Warren Johnson and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Megatron overwhelmed by Sharkticons, by [[Jorge Corona]] and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[David Nakayama]].
* '''Cover D:''' Megatron walks through a scorched land, by [[Steve Beach]].
* '''Cover E:''' Megatron stands over the bodies of his victims, by [[Frédéric Pham Chuong]].
* '''Cover F:''' Megatron grimaces, by Ludo Lullabi.
* '''Cover G:''' Blank sketch cover.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover A.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover C.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover D.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover E.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover F.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 19 Cover G.jpg|
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
* Energon Universe hardcovers
* Explore the Energon Universe in ''[[G.I. Joe (2024 comic)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[G.I. Joe (2024) issue 6|#6]], ''Void Rivals'' [[Void Rivals issue 18|#18]], and ''Transformers'' #20.
* ''[[G.I. Joe (comic)|G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero]] - Silent Missions''
* ''Blood & Thunder''

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' ([[November 25]], [[2025]]) ISBN 1534332588 / ISBN 978-1534332584 
** Collects ''Transformers'' issues #19–24 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story (2025)|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V4.jpg|'''''Volume 4: Conquer and Control''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Iacon (polity)

2025-01-28T02:53:19Z

Hammerspear: /* Transformers Playstation 2 video game */

{{disambig3|Iacon}}
'''Iacon''', sometimes called '''Iacon City''', is an [[Autobot]]-controlled [[Polities of Cybertron|city-state]] at the north pole of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Iacon often is the planet's capital.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Iaconfrom1986annual.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
*'''Locations'''
**Iacon Central
***The [[Great Dome]]
***The [[Celestial Spires]]
****The Celestial Temple
**[[Academy of Science and Technology]]
**[[Autobase]] (post-war)
**[[Jan-Ja]]
**[[Imperial Amphitheatre]]
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]
**The [[Matrix Flame]] Chamber

{{storylink|And There Shall Come...a Leader!}} {{storylink|Surrender!}}/{{storylink|Covenant (story)|Covenant}} {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} {{storylink|Cybertron: The Middle Years!}} {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

Iacon functioned as the heart of Autobot territory on Cybertron, and appears to have been the base of the [[Council of Autobot Elders]] prior to the departure of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades from the planet. It was termed "greatest of the city-states" for the Autobots on Cybertron.

''When the planet suffered from global fuel shortages, Iacon was one of the big cities who monopolised what resources there were. Unlike its rivals, [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]] and [[Vos (polity)|Vos]], Iacon's council gave out rationed fuel to its smaller neighbours. When the Vos-Tarn war broke out, Iacon accepted refugees but decided to let the two cities wipe themselves out: a mistake, as Megatron would use them as a scapegoat to fire up the survivors.'' {{storylink|State Games}}

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''Without Prime's leadership, the Autobot war effort fell further and further into disarray—but Iacon's defences remained steady. The Decepticons, led by [[Trannis]] succeeding [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], besieged the city and continued to attempt its capture for many thousands of years. Eventually, being in control of the remainder of Cybertron, Trannis decided it simply was not worth capturing Iacon intact and ordered his troops to level the city, which they did to such an extent that by the time Optimus Prime returned briefly to Cybertron, the city was completely in ruins.''

''Still, the Autobots maintained a presence in Iacon, if only from small resistance bases in its ruins. [[Autobase]] itself was located within these ruins at one point, and the [[Wreckers]] operated from this base conducting strikes and raids on Decepticon holdings on a continuing basis.''

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====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
{{note|As one of the two starter continuities, [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''The Transformers'' cartoon]] was not influenced by the Marvel comics' depiction of Iacon as Cybertron's capital city. Instead, Iacon was the name of the Autobots' headquarters on Cybertron, appearing as a large, domed fortress colored gold. When Iacon needed to be actually shown in the Marvel comics, the artists took "[[:File:Cartoon Cybertron Marvel Iacon case 1.jpg|inspiration]]" from the cartoon and reinterpreted the domed fortress as the [[Great Dome]], a defensive structure surrounding Iacon Central that was the only part of Iacon to survive the millennia of war, thus becoming synonymous with the city. Whether such a history should be applied to the cartoon version is debatable, but the domed fortress was "just" called <s>Cybertron</s> Autobot Base in ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' and [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]]. Moreso, ''War for Cybertron'' fiction has established that the [[Hall of Records]], a building that appeared first in the ''The Transformers'' cartoon, is located in Iacon. What goes for one [[continuity family]] does not necessarily go for another, but Cybertron's locations have thus far been reasonably alike across them. Either way, see the aforementioned buildings' pages for more information on what-could-be-Iacon in the original cartoon.}}

====The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual====
When the Decepticons initiated the war, they caught the Autobots unaware and steamrolled through their army like it didn't even exist until the they reached the capital city-state of Iacon. {{storylink|From Cybertron to Earth the War Continues...}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] personally led the attack that was supposed to result in one of the Decepticons' greatest victories, {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Megatron's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}} but instead encountered the first actual opposition since the start of the war. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|From Cybertron to Earth the War Continues...}} This was thanks to the leadership skills of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], a junior officer in the Autobot defense forces stationed at Iacon. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Optimus Prime's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}} Megatron tried to have Optimus killed in a surprise attack, but Optimus's second-in-command, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], saved him, sealing the Decepticons' first defeat. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Jazz's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}}

====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
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After the [[Great Upgrade]], Iacon was paved over and replaced with [[Cybertropolis]]. During the [[Spark War]], [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] led [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] to believe that clues to the locations of the lost [[spark]]s could be located in Iacon's ruins, so Primal and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] went searching there. They came across a [[Hologram|holographic]] [[Optimus Prime memorial|statue]] of the legendary [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], which suddenly moved and picked up Optimus Primal. Primal went into a sort of trance in which Prime told him not to worry about the disappearance of the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], because it still existed within him. Primal accepted this idea and tried to access the Oracle data within him, only to see Optimus Prime's visage suddenly change into Megatron's. Megatron accessed Optimus Primal's mind to obtain the Oracle data, while Primal took a risk by not resisting but using the connection to figure out where the missing sparks were. Meanwhile, Nightscream was attacked by [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] and [[Cycle Drone|his drones]]. Outnumbered, the young [[Maximal]] was nearly killed. He was saved by the sudden appearance of [[Noble (BM)|Noble]], who by unknown means and for unknown reasons had also found his way to Iacon. Upon seeing the creature, the drones fled in panic and Noble chased after them. Next, Primal finally awoke from his trance and ordered Nightscream to follow him and rendezvous with the others. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search}}

{{note|When the Maximals visit Iacon's ruins, everyone who speaks the city's name incorrectly pronounces it a "I'''o'''con. This isn't the first time [[Teletraan I|this kind of error]] has been made}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
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*'''Locations'''
**The [[Alpha Preserve]]
**The [[Border Regions]] (sub-orbital district)
***The [[Forum of Enlightenment]]
***The [[Promontory]]
**The [[Central Spaceport]]
**The [[High Council Pavilions]]
***The [[Chamber of the Ancients]]
***The [[Decagon]]
***The [[Energon Pools]]
***The [[Grand Oratory]]
***The [[Stellar Galleries]]
****The [[Oracle Tank]]
***The [[Tower of Pion]]
***The [[Vaults]]
***[[Central Hall]]
**Iacon East
**Access Shaft 0-5 (sub-surface)
**[[Quadrant Epsilon]]
***The [[Detention Banks]]
***Shockwave's secret laboratory
**[[Shockwave's Tower]]
**[[Planetary engine|Planetary engine vents]] (sub-surface)
**[[Virtue's Forum]]

Iacon was the capital of Cybertron and the headquarters of the Autobots. After [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]] became [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], he ordered an evacuation of Cybertron. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} However, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ordered a [[planetary engine]] vent to activate, destroying the [[Forum of Enlightenment]]. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was lured beneath the wreckage, in an attempt to leave him isolated and vulnerable. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] then led an assault on Iacon, with [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leading the defense. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} During the assault, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] believed he killed Megatron, and activated the mecha-forming process, intending to destroy Iacon, the Autobots, and Shockwave, the only real threat to his leadership. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} After seeing the devastation that was Iacon, the Autobots agreed to Prime's evacuation order, but Optimus reversed the order and ordered the Autobots to dig in. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

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In the future, Iacon had completely shut down as part of a worldwide [[stasis lock]] across the face of Cybertron. The first to awaken, Shockwave saw the dead world as having infinite potential. As part of his efforts to restore the planet, Shockwave united Autobot and Decepticon factions and rebuilt the city as a testament to the supremacy of his rule. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

On Earth, Shockwave arrested Optimus Prime and the Autobots under his command and brought them back to Cybertron, Iacon specifically, planning to deactivate them. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Prime and the others escaped with help from the Autobot resistance and then staged an all-out assault on the city. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

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====2005 IDW continuity====
*'''Locations'''
**The [[Ark-1 Memorial Grounds|''Ark-1'' Memorial Grounds]]
**The [[Celestial Spires]]
**The [[Citadel]]
**[[Iaconian Aerial Academy]]
**[[Institute for Higher Programming]]
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]
**[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
**The [[Spire]]
**[[Trion Square]]
**The [[Undergrid]]
**[[Translucentica Heights]]

Iacon was one of Cybertron's city-states; unusually, the city incorporated three of the planet's twelve primary [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s, from which new Transformers were born: [[Rivets Field]], [[Vespertine Blue]], and [[Port Residua]]. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} According to Cybertronian mythology, [[Rung (G1)|the first Transformer]] realized he could transform while standing in Rivets Field. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} When the [[Crystal City]] went missing in the wake of the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] some ten million years ago, {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}
Iacon's portentous position in the planet's history might explain why the city was eventually recognized as Cybertron's new capital. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

During his reign over Cybertron, [[Nova Prime]] launched the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark-1]]'' from Rivets Field. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Nova Prime and his inner retinue vanished from history after crossing the [[Benzuli Expanse]], and in the aftermath Iacon became home to the [[Senate]], who, under the jurisdiction of [[Nominus Prime]], organized the planet's day-to-day affairs from within the [[Grand Imperium]]. A [[Ark-1 Memorial Grounds|memorial]] for the ship and its crew was eventually commissioned somewhere in the city. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} In time, however, many Cybertronians would come to feel that most Senators chose to live cushy lives in Iacon instead of actually helping their constituents. {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}} [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] was one such senator, who initially moved ot the city to become a street hustler and subsequently climbed the social ladder. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|forged]] in Iacon, {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} as was [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]; the latter being among the last generation born before Iacon's hot spots cooled, never to reignite. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} Other Transformers who hailed from Iacon included [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]], {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]], {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}} and the [[Disappeared]] Transformers Barrelstop, Blocksmasher, Nightclaw, Responder, Scrambler, Skyhaven, Viewport, [[Wingshot]], and [[Zap (G1)|Zap]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}}

When the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] began with the assault on [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s Autobots were trying to contact Iacon for reinforcements. After Sentinel Prime's [[Structure|body]] was dropped in front of them, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] instead requested an evacuation to Iacon. {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}

[[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Sentinel's successor, led the fight against the Decepticons from the Citadel in Iacon. {{storylink|Parasites}} After Zeta Prime's death, the Decepticons took over Iacon and ruled Cybertron until the Autobots came to fight against them with a new leader, Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Broadcast}} Once the Decepticons had been driven out of the city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] became its capital by transforming into city mode above the ruins of the Citadel, which had been annihilated during the battle. {{storylink|Endgame}} Over the course of war, Iacon became the primary stronghold and staging ground for the Autobots. Half a million years ago, however, the Decepticons laid siege to the city; realizing that he would need to keep Metroplex and his miraculous [[space bridge|spacebridge]] technology out of Decepticon hands, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and Metroplex departed Cybertron, leaving what remained of Iacon to the Autobots. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}}

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The war eventually became too much for the planet to bear, and in the wake of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s world-ending rampage Cybertron as left incapable of supporting life, necessitating the final evacuation and abandonment of Iacon as the war moved off-world. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} In the wake of the [[D-Void]]'s attack on the planet, Cybertron "reset" itself into a primordial state, wiping Iacon and every other Cybertronian city off the map. The Autobots made their new headquarters in the remains of [[Kimia Facility]], which had crashed on the planet following the Chaos War. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} When hordes of [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] began returning home, they landed their ships and set up camp where it had once been - the "new" Iacon soon grew into a shanty town, a ramshackle mixture of landed spacecraft and temporary housing. As the Autobots, Decepticons, and NAILs struggled to cooperate, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] announced his intention to assemble a crew and search for the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Their ship, the ''[[Lost Light]]'', launched off Iacon... only to seemingly explode moments after takeoff. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} In the meantime, various noncombatants chose to try and begin a functioning base of commerce in the new Iacon, including the grand re-opening of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}}

Tensions continued to rise between the three factions until [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] returned from the wilderness, kicking off a series of destructive Decepticon riots that culminated in a reborn [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]] running amok and destroying vast swaths of the city. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Decepticon-turned-rhetorician [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] took advantage of Megatron's defeat, cast off his insignia, and declared that Iacon was a city for NAILs and NAILs alone: those who refused to revoke their badges would be cast out into the wilds of Cybertron. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

Starscream and his new citizens struggled to get the ravaged city back up and running, but it wasn't long before a "death wave" created by a recently arrived [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] quickly undid whatever progress they had managed to make and then some, engulfing the city in flames. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} In the remains of the city, the Autobots and Decepticons made their mutual stand against [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] and his [[Ammonite]] allies, aiming to thwart his mad attempt to destroy the universe. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11}}

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When that crisis had passed, the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] transformed into his city mode and integrated himself into what remained of Iacon. His city mode provided energy, housing, and a stable seat of power for Starscream's NAIL government. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} After six months of rebuilding, Iacon was once again inhabitable — while the NAILs and Autobots lived within Metroplex, the Decepticons were coalesced around the fringe of the city, forming a resentful ghetto. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} The recently arrived [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] turned her [[cityspeaker]] skills towards nursing Metroplex back to health. Her efforts were temporarily interrupted by a surreptitious bombing campaign orchestrated by her friend [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], who was hoping to force her friend back to her safe home planet to avoid the still-volatile political situation on Cybertron. {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}}

Iacon later became the capital of the new [[Republic of Cybertron]]; its governing body, the interplanetary legislature known as the [[Council of Worlds]], convened in Iacon's [[Spire]]. {{storylink|Ping}} {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} A fresh wave of immigration from Cybertron's colony planets populated the city with a wide variety of immigrants, {{storylink|Choose Me}} while some Iaconian Decepticons chose to move to Caminus to make a fresh start. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}} In this new political landscape, Windblade's clandestine investigations into [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s whereabouts ended with yet another combiner rampage, with the berserk [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] prompting a brief evacuation of the city before the combiner could be dealt with. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

When [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned to life after a long convalescence, he attacked Iacon's Decepticon ghetto. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}} While he eventually fled Cybertron, he soon found [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] and decided to purge the planet of its "impurities" by reanimating a horde of undead Titans and siccing them on Iacon. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}} Transformers from all across Iacon and the colonies came together to defend the city; even Metroplex transformed into his robot mode to help defeat his undead brethren. Metroplex was eventually felled however prompting Starscream to ask [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] to send [[Vigilem|Carcer]] down as aid only for Elita to refuse. {{storylink|Ping}} The reason being that "Carcer" was in fact Vigilem, Titan of [[Liege Maximo]]. Nonetheless, Vigilem defeated the Titans and freed Liege Maximo before he himself was killed by Elita One. {{storylink|Rubicon}} Pieces of the Titan's corpse were taken to rebuild Iacon before his body was converted back into starship mode. {{storylink|Heavy}}

[[File:FirstStrike01-Iacon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Live from Iacon, it's Saturday Night Live!]]
Following Earth's annexation into the Council of Worlds, Cybertron prepared for the official ceremony by erecting a [[force field]] around the city, pumping oxygen into the atmosphere to allow for human habitability. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} Hours before the ceremony was due to begin, human diplomats and important personnel were shuttled through [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]'s space bridge on Earth to reach Metroplex. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 1}} Opening remarks were cut short by [[Joe Colton]]'s [[Iron Ring]], who attacked the city in the name of [[human]] sovereignty, and as the ceremony descended into chaos {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] used a hybrid Space Bridge/[[M.A.S.S. Device]] teleporter, to reach Iacon and stop Colton's plans. {{storylink|First Strike issue 3|First Strike #3}} When the true mastermind of the scheme was revealed to be the alien wizard [[Merklynn]], the mage teleported all combatants back to Iacon. {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}}

Iacon then hosted Cybertron's first democratic election, in which Starscream was impeached for his many and numerous crimes committed while in office. Windblade was then appointed the new leader of Cybertron and the head of the Council of Worlds. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

Not long afterwards, Iacon was menaced yet gain when [[Onyx Prime]] and his [[Maximal]]s arrived over the city, claiming to have captured Liege Maximo and delivered him to the city so that he could be judged. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} This was a ruse, and the moment Onyx was invited into the Spire, he and his so-called prisoner unleashed chaos across the city, killing Alpha Trion and laying bare a series of accusations against Soundwave that culminated in a series of riots that swept across the city and left the Council of Worlds unable to govern for the duration of the crisis. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}} Though Onyx was soon unmasked as a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], and arrested, the Transformers were unable to prevent his [[Unicron/Generation 1|ultimate plan]] for the Cybertronian race from reaching fruition. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} Starscream and several other Decepticons chose to leave Iacon, setting up a new base in Metrotitan's dead body. {{storylink|Our Finest}}

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In the meantime, representatives from Iacon were sent to make contact with the inhabitants of Merklynn's city of [[New Prysmos]]; {{storylink|Schismatic}} following a coup within that city, [[Leoric]] and several members of the [[Spectral Knight]]s were ousted from the city and took refuge in Iacon, where they joined forces with [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] to help prevent the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] from wiping out the Cybertronian species. {{storylink|Cybertron No More}} Soon after, Unicron himself awoke and began a campaign of destruction across the galaxy, devouring Cybertron's colonies one by one until he finally menaced Cybertron itself, looming over Iacon. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} The [[Visionaries]] sacrificed their city to activate the Talisman, projecting a magical beam that would teleport whoever it touched to [[Earth]]. [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] sacrificed himself to rescue as many Cybertronians as he could, racing through the city streets and throwing them into the path of the Talisman's energy.

At the last moment, Metroplex deployed his own space bridge, carrying himself and his occupants to join the other survivors at [[Victoria Falls]] as Iacon collapsed into flame, destroyed along with the rest of the planet by Unicron. {{storylink|Road's End}}
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=====The Functionist Universe=====
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In an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]] where the Great War had never begun, Iacon was spared its destruction and remained a bustling metropolis—albeit one firmly under the control of the totalitarian [[Functionist Council]]. When a group of castaways from the ''Lost Light'' used a teleporter to try and return to ''their'' universe's Cybertron, they were accidentally shunted across the timelines and wound up in this universe's Iacon. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} Upon being arrested by [[Twelve-of-Twelve]], the ''Lost Light'' crew was marched through Iacon in a walk of shame where they passed by a giant statue of [[Primus]] before they were freed by the [[Anti-Vocationist League]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Millions of years ago, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s forces assaulted Iacon, with [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] breaching the city walls. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}} Following a prosperous career in the Decepticon army, [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] was stationed as a spy on the outskirts of New Iacon. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 31|''Wings Universe'' Jetstorm profile}}

Soon after the [[Golden Age]] swept across Cybertron, it was assaulted by [[Megaplex]] and [[Thundercracker drone|his]] [[Starscream drone|drone]] [[Skywarp drone|army]]. After successfully capturing the city, Megaplex used it as his headquarters, where he talked with [[Starscream (MW)|Starscream]] until [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]] arrived, informing the two that [[Thundercracker (MW)|Thundercracker]] has been captured. Outside of the city, the [[Autobot]] resistance fighters [[Electro]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] waited outside the city for their fellow rebels [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], [[Octane]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]], who also had the captured Thundercracker with them. When Megaplex and his army arrived and demanded that they hand over Thundercracker, a battle ensued until Sandstorm revealed himself to be [[Sandstorm (MW)|a spy]] for [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who soon arrived with his own army. {{Storylink|Termination}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
In a bygone era of peace, Iacon, "The Golden City", served as Cybertron's capital and boasted luxurious salons. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

When Megatron conquered Cybertron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] fled, Iacon was abandoned by its inhabitants. When [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] invaded Cybertron, they bombed Iacon with [[G.I.Rocket|green bombs]] onto Iacon covering it in rapidly growing organic matter. The Autobots who witnessed the act deduced the aliens were unaware of Iacon's tactical worthlessness. After the initial invasion was thwarted, the Joes retreated to the terraformed Iacon where they laid anti-Cybertronian traps. One of them managed to ensnare [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} Just as he had managed to convince G.I. Joe not to dissect him, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] arrived to rescue their friend, the resulting firefight rendering everyone unconscious. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

Before the fighting could resume, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] arrived and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] declared a truce between G.I. Joe and the Autobots. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} The alliance revolted Megatron however and he led "Decepticobra" in an all out assault on the former capital where he captured several key Joes and Autobots. Optimus Prime deposited [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] and [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] in Iacon before he left for Earth. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
The largest city on Cybertron, Iacon was located at Cybertron's north pole and bordered several minor city-states, including [[Vos (polity)|Vos]] and [[Nova Cronum]]. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}} During the Great War, it changed hands several times, at one point falling to the Decepticons. During this time, Soundwave organized and ran the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] from within the [[Mandala]] for several centuries. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}

After the end of the Great War, Iacon became home to the [[Builder Assembly]], the government of decrepit "[[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]]" who ruled the planet from the [[High Council Pavilions]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}} The Mandala eventually became the new headquarters for the [[Predacon Secret Police]] as the second generation of Transformers spread across the planet. The [[Maximal]] [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] attended the Iacon [[Academy of Science and Technology]]. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

When the [[Grand Uprising]] began, Iacon became a Builder stronghold and remained firmly under their control, even though the [[Resistance]]'s attempts to take Vos threatened to undercut their hold on the region. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}} Even as the rest of the planet fell into chaos, Iacon's commerce and industry continued to function normally. Several years into the war, it saw a shootout within its borders as the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Wolfang (Predacon)|Wolfang]] was caught up in the search for the lost [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Overrun]]. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}

When the Builers deployed the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s - an army of mindless self-replicating Transformers - Resistance leader [[Lio Convoy]] realized that the only way to end the war before their forces were overrun was to mount a full-scale march on Iacon. Maximal and Predacon leaders from across the planet launched an all-out assault on Iacon's Builder-held satellite cities, fighting [[Micromaster]]s as they went. The threat of a Resistance incursion was enough to get the Builders to rescind [[General Order 66]] and re-route the Vehicon hordes to Iacon, allowing Vehicon leader [[Galva Convoy]] to backstab his creators. In the ensuing battle, Iacon was almost entirely destroyed by Vehicons. {{storylink|Derailment}}

Days after the peace talks, the Predacon [[Bisk (BWU)|Bisk]] began exploring the lower levels of Iacon that had been revealed after a tower smashed apart the [[Chamber of the Ancients]]. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

====''Of Masters and Mayhem''====
When she was still an Autobot, [[Shred]] used to work in Iacon. {{storylink|Life Finds a Way}}

====''War for Cybertron'' marketing material====
Iacon was the capital of Cybertron, the home of its government before the Decepticon revolution that saw it overthrown. Like most key locations on Cybertron, [[Kalis]]'s subsurface fusion reactor generated Iacon's power. During the war for the planet, the Decepticons would often find ways of entering Iacon via [[Nova Cronum]]. Autobot resistance general [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was known to be active in Iacon during the war. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart1-Iacon.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

The city of Iacon hosted the [[Forge Pyramid|Pyramid]], the building from which new Transformers were forged and welcomed to the world, {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}} and the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} In ancient times, the monstrous, energy-devouring combiner known as "[[Abominus (G1)|the Abomination]]" was felled at Iacon, and the [[Enigma of Combination]] that had been used to create the beast wound up buried beneath the city in [[Rivets Field]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}}

During the subsequent [[War of the Threefold Spark]], at least one battle in the war was fought just beyond the city limits. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} By the time of Exarchon's defeat, the city had been ravaged by war and nearly destroyed. The monumental task of rebuilding fell to the ambitious [[Termagax]], an visionary architect, engineer, and scientist, and her second-in-command [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} while teams of volunteer laborers assisted with the initial cleanup efforts, including a young [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Orion Pax: Free Fall}} Termagax refused to merely ''rebuild'' the city to the way it had been, and sought to push the limits of what was possible; to this end, she recruited a six ambitious young builders, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and encouraged them to apply their unorthodox methods to the problem. Upon discovering the Enigma of Combination, Termagax helped the team master their new [[Devastator (G1)|combined form]], pooling their strength and power together to become the ultimate building team. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 3}}

[[File:WeAreNotMeantToBeDarkness-Iacon.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

In the new postwar era that followed, Iacon became host to many architectural wonders: these included the [[Tether]], a gigantic space elevator that connected the planet to the [[Winged Moon]], which harvested [[energon]] from the fabric of space-time. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}} By [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s era, Iacon had grown to include the sprawling ethnic enclave known as the [[Xeno-Quarter]], which took up almost a fifth of the city, vast [[energon storage field]]s, {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} and the central hub for the planetary [[Titan Net]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}} Beyond the city lay the [[Memorial Crater]], {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} the [[Cybertronian Mountains]], and an [[energon transmission station]] overseen by [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part One}}

In the years leading up to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the city became the epicenter of activity related to the burgeoning [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction and hosted [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} while members of [[The Rise]] camped out in a secret bunker beneath the Memorial Crater. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} As Megatron's tightly laid plans continued to spiral out of his control, however, members of the Ascenticons were forced to take more and more direct action, which culminated in the destruction of an immersant [[Titan (group)|Titan]], {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} and, finally, [[Vigilem]]'s destruction of the Tether. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}} The destruction levelled vast swathes of the city, {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} and in the aftermath various groups like the [[Ascenticon Guard]] attempted to coordinate search and rescue missions amidst the ruins. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

At a subsequent Senate meeting, Megatron finally dropped all pretenses of diplomacy and launched a full-scale coup that saw Sentinel Prime and his followers imprisoned. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}} Orion Pax inherited the Matrix and stepped up as Optimus Prime, {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} but he and his group of rebels were swiftly pushed back to the point where they only controlled a fraction of the city. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} While [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] organized an exodus from the city that included both organic immigrants and neutral Cybertronians, {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Decepticon loyalists took control of vital facilities and crushed dissent with military force whenever the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} A subsequent battle saw the destruction of the Pyramid; although Prime maintained that retreating from Iacon would legitimize Megatron's power grab, {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} Pyra Magna opined that a discreet withdrawal would be the only way he and the Autobots would survive. While Pyra Magna and her [[Companion]]s spearheaded a diversion, Prime and his supporters made the difficult choice to abandon the city to the Decepticons. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

After [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] returned to Cybertron, he teleported to Iacon to speak to Megatron. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II|Swindle's II}} During the meeting, Soundwave brought the news that the [[Enigma of Combination]] had been located, the Decepticons mobilizing to the Sea of Rust. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was captured, he was brought to Iacon, warning the Decepticons about the return of Exarchon. After Magnus was imprisoned in the Senate, an Autobot commando team travelled to Iacon to rescue him, {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}} escaping via an underground passage beneath [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three}}

Having no desire to align himself with Exarchon again, Skywarp teleported to Iacon, warning Starscream of the Threefold Spark's return, who passed the information along to Megatron. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} After Exarchon was destroyed, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] intended to lead his Decepticons back to Iacon, {{storylink|War's End Part Four}} only for Megatron to redirect all forces to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. When the efforts of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] allowed the Autobot ships to launch from Cybertron, Megatron ordered the [[combiner]]'s components to be imprisoned in Iacon. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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====2021 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] regarded himself as one of the best codebreakers in Iacon. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} [[Skold]] frequented Iacon's [[Sculpture Garden]] when she desired to be an artist only to be put down by some Maximals elites. As she left the Garden, she was approached and recruited by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
====Cartoon continuity====
=====''Armada'' cartoon=====
[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] mentioned having been a warrior since his "spark left the Iacon chamber." {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

=====''Cybertron'' comic=====
*'''Locations'''
**Iacon Spaceport
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]
Iacon had become the capital of Cybertron, apparently replacing [[Cyber City]] or [[Central City (Cybertron)|Central City]].
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====Cyber Key code info====
[[Lugnutz]] longed for his pre-Decepticons days in the nanobrew shops of Iacon where poetry was recited. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Lugnutz's Cyber Key Code text}}

====''Universe'' toy bios====
With the evacuation of Cybertron, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] assigned [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] to guard the entrances in Iacon to the shafts leading to the Energon core of Cybertron. {{storylink|Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Downshift toy bio}}

===Live-action film series===
====''The Last Knight'' film====
The ancient [[Guardian Knight|Guardian Knights]] are also known as Knights of Iacon. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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====Risk====
[[File:RiskBoard.jpg|upright|thumb|250px]]
Iacon is a region surrounded by [[Oracle Tank|The Oracle]] and [[Tower of Pion|Pion Tower]]. {{storylink|Risk: Transformers — Cybertron Battle Edition|Risk}}
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===''Shattered Glass'' continuity family===
====Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity====
[[File:Shattered Glass Iacon overview.jpg|upright=2.8|thumb]]
*'''Locations'''
**[[Great Dome|Iacon]]
**[[Smelting pool]]
**A launching platform

The [[combiner]] [[Abominus (SG)|Abominus]] was named after the ancient Iaconian epic poem "Abominus Ex Meticular", a lurid tale of hubris and redemption. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 28|''Shattered Glass'' Abominus profile}}

Upon finding [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] alive and well, [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] contacted [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] at Iacon and was ordered to bring back the [[Cliffjumper (SG)|lost hero]] immediately. Rodimus did, admitting to a decidedly confused Cliffjumper that he was impressed Optimus Prime was interrupting his hobbies just to welcome him back. Only just inside the [[Great Dome|Iacon main complex]], the duo was greeted by Optimus Prime, who was thrilled to see his good friend alive. Cliffjumper was merely confused, a condition that only worsened as he was led further into the headquarters and found "his" comrades revelling in atrocities that would be more suited for Decepticons. He spoke up against it and was promptly shot down for his audacity. Optimus Prime considered killing him, but for the sake of their old friendship, he instead had Cliffjumper dumped in the [[Rad Zone]] where he could either re-earn his Autobot [[insignia]] or die trying.

[[File:SG Ark.jpg|upright=1.66|left|thumb]]
However, the Decepticons found Cliffjumper before he even woke up and brought him with them to [[Polyhex]], where Cliffjumper learned he had somehow traveled to a dimension in which the Autobots were evil and the Decepticons good. Hearing of the Autobots plan to build [[Ark (SG)|a ship]] to reach other planets with and subsequently conquer them, Cliffjumper agreed to help [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]'s troops destroy the launching platform. The assault was initiated at sundown and started with two of the [[Predacon (SG)|Predacons]] taking out the platform's guards. Next, [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]], [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]] and [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]] flew in and bombed the [[energon]] storage tanks near the platform's support beams with [[glass gas]] bombs. The tanks did not explode though, and so it came to a battle between the two armies. When Megatron took a shot from Optimus for Cliffjumper, the latter's indecision who to trust was undone and he finished the job of getting the tanks to explode on his own. With the platform collapsing badly, the Decepticons retreated victorious. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

A battle in [[Khon]] didn't end in the Autobots' favor. First and foremost, they lost the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel depot, which contents they needed repair the'' Ark'', to the Decepticons, but before they did, [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] returned from exile with a small army of [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]]. Dinobots who he couldn't control and either killed one another or fled the battlefield, leaving the brutes' strength an asset up for grabs ''only if'' the Autobots could retrieve them before the Decepticons would. After discussing a few matters with his officers, Optimus Prime sent out his troops to capture as many Dinobots as possible. What they returned with were eight specimina, but also the information that [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]], the strongest Dinobot, had perished during the hunt. Optimus Prime was very much not pleased, but before he could kill anyone, Grimlock showed up in the main complex alive, well and willing to join the Autobot cause if his sovereignty would be acknowledged. Optimus accepted the deal with some reluctance. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

Partially with Grimlock's aid, the Autobots repaired the launching platform and prepared the ''Ark'' for launch once more. To prevent a setback like last time, the platform had been reinforced with stone, on which the glass gas had no effect. More so the number of anti-air artillery emplacements and guards had been drastically increased. These details did not go unnoticed by the Decepticons, who gave up on a second attack, instead preparing a [[Nemesis (SG)|ship of their own]] to pursue the ''Ark'' with once it'd be launched. The lack of Decepticon hostilities put the Autobots in Iacon in a good mood, including Optimus Prime. This peace was ruined when [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] let it slip that his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] had captured Megatron and was keeping him hostage in the [[Temple of Knowledge]]. Declaring that only he may kill Megatron, Optimus Prime ran off to the Temple of Knowledge. This development pleased Rodimus, who both longed to be [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] himself and leave the dead husk of a planet Cybertron had become behind. Quickly finding himself allies among the troops, Rodimus and his followers kicked those loyal to Optimus Prime out of the ''Ark'' and left with it to [[Earth]]. Optimus return to Iacon was marked by fury over both the betrayal and his troops inability to stop it. Despite that Cybertron had entered the [[Plait Expanse]] and no other ship could leave the planet for a year, Optimus ordered preparations to be made for a second launch. {{storylink|Do Over}}

[[File:Around Cybertron Rook is doomed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
In the days after, [[Mini Spy (SG)|a civilian]] spotted [[Punch (SG)|a Decepticon]] very nearby Iacon. Even more so, that Decepticon had a meeting with two [[Zetar (SG)|treacherous]] [[Skyfall (SG)|Autobots]]. The civilian filmed the meeting and relayed it to [[Punch (SG)|Punch]] for a news report... in return for energon. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 4|Around Cybertron #4}} Shortly later, the comic duo [[Dreadwind (SG)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwind]] was captured by the Autobots and thrown in the [[smelting pool]] of the Iacon main complex. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 5|Around Cybertron #5}} Again a little later, [[Rook (SG)|Rook]] reported for ABN on Megatron's death at the hands of a [[Cyclonus (SG)|Decepticon traitor]]. Cameras had been placed near Optimus Prime's chambers to await his reaction upon hearing of his nemesis's passing. Rook noted he felt sorry for whoever would bring Optimus the bad news, a sentiment that grew bigger when it turned out to be he himself who was the messenger, since Optimus was one of ABN's viewers. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 6|Around Cybertron #6}}

A solar cycle after [[Nexus Prime]]'s departure from Cybertron, strange readings were detected in Iacon, possibly indicating [[stellar spanner]] use. {{storylink|Megatron (SG)#Timelines|BotCon 2011 Galvatron's profile card}}
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====IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic====
Before the war, Iacon was home to the Cybertronian [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 2|Shattered Glass #2}} [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] uncovered a dormant Titan near the city. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 3|Shattered Glass #3}}

After the end of the war, Optimus Prime conquered Iacon and renamed it "Pax" in honor of his former identity. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 1|Shattered Glass #1}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
*'''Locations'''
**Iacon Central
**The [[Autobot Memorial Plaza]]

The capital city of Cybertron, Iacon was the site of the final battle in the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]]. The unimaginatively named [[Battle for Iacon]] saw a decisive victory for the Autobots, though at the cost of all remaining [[Omega Sentinel (Animated)|Omega Sentinels]], and led to the ruination of the city. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] [[Bumblebee (Animated)|and]] [[Bulkhead (Animated)|his]] [[Prowl (Animated)|repair]] [[Ratchet (Animated)|crew]] vanished shortly after taking possession of the [[AllSpark]], [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] begrudgingly gave their eulogy at the Autobot Memorial Plaza in Iacon City. {{storylink|Dispatches}}

When [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Carmine Fanzone]] first arrived on Cybertron via the space bridge atop Sumdac Tower he arrived in Iacon. Ratchet quickly followed behind him before the two left for [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|This Is Why I Hate Machines}}

When Optimus Prime's crew returned to Cybertron, with the [[AllSpark]] as a prize, and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s inner circle as prisoners, they made their triumphant return in Iacon's central plaza. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====The Covenant of Primus====
Iacon was founded following the [[Great Cataclysm]]. [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] made his way to the burgeoning city and took up residence in the [[Hall of Records]], establishing the city's reputation as one of knowledge and culture. The young [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] undertook a pilgrimage to the city to study medicine at the universities, eventually finding a job in one of the city's clinics.

In the [[Quintesson]] ruled [[Age of Wrath]], Iacon became the capital of the invaders.

When Optimus Prime ventured down to Cybertron's [[core]], he called out to Iacon itself which transformed into [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
*'''Locations'''
**[[Hall of Records]]
**[[High Council Tower]]
**[[Observatory of Iacon]]
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]

[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]] hailed from Iacon, {{storylink|Transformers Vault}} and [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] worked at the [[Hall of Records]]. The latter two would drink at Maccadam's. The [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] would meet in a [[High Council Tower|tower]] built over [[Teletraan-1 (WFC)|Teletraan-1]], which contained the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] and the dormant [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. [[Vector Sigma]] was also located beneath the city, and [[Six Lasers Over Cybertron]] and the [[Manganese Mountains]] were nearby. Iacon remained unmolested until the end of the war, as the [[Autobot]]s also held [[Kalis]]. The cities were linked by a fusion-power conduit across the [[Kali-Con Plain]], which produced enough fusion energy for the city the city's formidable anti-aircraft turrets. Art, music and maintenance of the [[DataNet]] continued. The Decepticons infiltrated Teletraan-1 to steal the Chamber so they could poison Cybertron's [[core]] with [[Dark Energon]], causing Omega Supreme to crash into the city. When the Autobots left Cybertron on the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'', Decepticons flooded into the city. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] and his [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] minions would eventually take up residence in the Autobot's former capital and used conscripted slave labour to build his newest tower. From here, he carried out his brutal regime. Shockwave came to view the entire city and its subjugated citizens as his personal laboratory, and saw Autobot guerrillas as welcome variables to cull the weak and enhance the strong. Although the Wreckers and other scattered pockets of Autobot resistance attacked Decepticon convoys moving in and out of Iacon, they could not retake the city. They were fed information by [[Maccadam]], who had turned his bar into the hub of the Autobot resistance's spy network.

Iacon was eventually invaded by Quintessons, who managed to get as far as the Hall of Records before the invasion was foiled. In the heat of battle, the Wrecker [[Rack n' Ruin]] destroyed Shockwave's tower with some stolen demolition charges, although Shockwave himself had already escaped Iacon's borders. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

====Titan ''Prime'' comic====
[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] attempted to cripple the Autobots' war effort by attacking the [[Iacon Energon Refinery]]. Optimus had anticipated the attack and set up defences to see off the Decepticon commando team. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.2|War Story}}

====''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon====
[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] headed to Iacon when it came under danger from a meteor strike. {{storylink|Dino-mite Duo}}

===''Knights of Unicron''===
[[Great Dome|Iacon Stadium]] was the twenty-sixth and final venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{Main|Iaconus}}
At the end of the Age of [[Expansion]], [[Iaconus]], the last War [[Titan (group)|Titan]], found himself unable to adapt to peacetime and waged a war upon Cybertron. When he was defeated, Iaconus was buried beneath the land that would become Iacon City, only the uppermost part of his [[alternate mode]] being visible. Iaconus would become lost to mythology, though it would become known that Iacon had been named after him. {{storylink|The Citizen}}

Iacon City possessed a high-ranking [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] team called the [[Iacon Wreckers]]. [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] attended a match, cheering for Iacon against the team from [[Polyhex]]. {{storylink|Cube (episode)|Cube}} The team would ultimately go on to win the match. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

After the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], the invading [[Quintesson]]s based their occupation in Iacon. {{storylink|The Loop}} Following the invasion being repulsed, the Autobots began rebuilding Iacon, Iaconus' exposed alternate mode now serving as their capital. {{storylink|Enemy Line}}

===''One'' film===
[[File:TFOne-Cybertronian-City.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]
Iacon City was the hub of subterranean life on Cybertron which came under the jurisdiction of [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] following his betrayal of the [[Thirteen|Primes]]. Cybertron's surface was rendered uninhabitable due to the Quintesson occupation and the [[Energon]] drying up following the disappearance of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. While it was general knowledge by Iacon's inhabitants that there were 40 levels in the city, in truth there were 10 more only accessible through the trash ducts, only known by exiled outcasts sent there such as [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]]. Points of interest included, Sentinel's tower, mines from where Energon was extracted by workers such as [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] and [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], and an annual race through the city, the [[Iacon 5000]].

Iacon's populous worshiped Sentinel, who portrayed himself as the "last survivor" of the Primes and the savior of the city. Most of the higher class of "Transformers" looked down upon the lower class of [[cogless]] mining bots. These beliefs would be overturned when Orion and his allies uncovered incriminating evidence of Sentinel's betrayal and subsequent extraction of the miners' cogs to create the mining underclass. Despite the people of Iacon knowing the truth, D-16 believed it wasn't enough and prepared to execute the false Prime. Orion was killed attempting to stop him and fell into Cybertron's core while D-16 renamed himself "Megatron" and declared himself Cybertron's new ruler. Seeing the city as a representation of everything Sentinel had built, Megatron commanded his followers to burn it to the ground before Orion returned to the surface, reformatted by the Matrix into Optimus Prime. Defeating and banishing Megatron from the city, Optimus, now the new leader of Cybertron, used the Matrix to make Energon flow once and granted the miners [[transformation cog]]s. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' PS2===
During the Great War on Cybertron, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] leads an army of [[Decepticlones]], to attack Iacon City, the capital city of the autobots, Megatron even dissipates their autobot symbol with his hand,[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] attempts to defeat Megatron but is unsuccessful, however a large beam separates the two, revealing it to be a distress beacon from the [[Minicon|Minicons]], both sides leave Iacon to retrieve the minicons. After retrieving all of the Minicons from Earth, the autobots use the warp gate to Iacon City, where they discover [[Unicron]] has began to eat Cybertron, luckily the Minicons, they saved, have all combined with the autobots to attack Unicron and save the planet in the process.{{storylink|Transformers (PS2)|Transformers}}
====''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)====
Cybertron's capital city, Iacon was held by the Autobots during the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]]. When [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] sought the [[Omega Key]], he deployed the Decepticon army to invade Iacon for the artifact. When he found that [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] had spirited away the Key, Megatron led his inner retinue through Iacon's backroads and underground until he arrived at the [[Vaults]] where he defeated Zeta Prime and claimed the Key.

Following Megatron infecting Cybertron's [[core]] with [[Dark Energon]], the Decepticons had claimed Iacon. As Dark Energon crystals sprouted throughout the city, Cybertron itself reformatted the infrastructure into repair rays to try and fight off the corruption. Rallying under [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], the Autobots managed to retake their capital. When Optimus - now Optimus Prime - learnt that the Dark Energon had made Cybertron uninhabitable, the Autobots began an evacuation of their home out from Iacon before [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] began bombing the city from orbit. After he was forced back to his [[robot mode]] by the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]], the Titan fell into the Iacon where Optimus Prime defeated him. Iacon subsequently became the construction site for the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron}}

====''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''====
As the remainder of the [[Autobot fleet]] launched from Iacon, Trypticon's body was disassembled for his energon stores, his power fuelling the city and the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s construction. Just as the ship was ready to launch, the Decepticons managed to invade the city again, thanks to [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] deserting his post. Thanks to Optimus' discovery of [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]], the Autobots were able to repulse the invasion and near fatally wound Megatron. When the [[Decepticon leader]] was repaired, he found that Starscream's hedonism had drained the Decepticon supplies. Now forced to evacuate Cybertron as well, Megatron led an assault on Iacon to claim Trypticon's power core for a space vessel. Discovering that Trypticon was still alive, Megatron instead forced Trypticon to transform into his starship mode, using him as an evacuation vessel. After the Decepticons had opened a [[space bridge]] to another world, the Autobots launched the ''Ark'' from Iacon, powered by Metroplex's energon, and made for the portal. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Iacontoy.jpg|thumb|I can see my house from here.]]
*'''Primus''' ([[2006]])
:Iacon is one of two distinguishable cities molded into the surface of [[Primus]]'s planet mode. It features many major landmarks as depicted in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics]] and [[DK Publishing|DK]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'', such as the [[Stellar Galleries]], the [[Decagon]], the [[Chamber of the Ancients]], and the [[Tower of Pion]].
:The other distinguishable landmark is the Decepticon fortress [[Kolkular]], which, similar to the depiction on the Cybertron map in ''Transformers: The Ultimate Guide'', is placed on the opposite end of the toy from Iacon. The ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' comics also describe Iacon being built on the surface above buried [[planetary engine]]s that could conceivably maneuver Cybertron through space; likewise, the toy places Iacon directly over Primus's shoulder cannon shafts. Both of these details, however, are likely a coincidence.

===Cybertron===
*'''Cybertron Primus''' (Supreme, 2006)
:Yep, it was still there when the toy was released months later in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline.

===Transformers (2010)===
*'''Creator Primus''' (Supreme, [[2010]])
:Still there and going strong!
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==Merchandise==
*'''RISK TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON Battle Edition''' ([[2007]])
:Iacon is one of the green zones on the board. Other "Iaconian" locations on the board include the [[Border Regions]], the [[High Council Pavilions]], the [[Chamber of the Ancients]], the [[Decagon]], the [[Stellar Galleries]], and the [[Tower of Pion]].

*'''Transformers Monopoly''' ([[2007]])
:Iacon replaces North Carolina Ave in this version of the game. [[Autobase]], [[Decagon]], [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], and [[Shockwave's Tower]] also have a spot on the board.

==Notes==
*Iacon, described as 'the mightiest Autobot stronghold of all' and identified as the launch site for the Autobots' ill-starred [[Ark (G1)|asteroid-clearing mission]], appears in [[Jim Shooter]]'s original story treatment for ''The Transformers'', and is therefore one of the oldest story elements of the entire brand.<ref>[http://transformingseminarian.blogspot.com/2010/06/jim-shooters-original-transformers.html Jim Shooter's original treatment for ''The Transformers'']</ref>
* The original script for "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" described Iacon as specifically looking like "a futuristic version of [[w:Texas Stadium|Texas Stadium]] in Dallas". Iacon having a glass dome was actually preferable, as Texas Stadium was known for having a giant hole in its own roof.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Iacon''' (アイアコン ''Aiakon''), '''Iacon Bridge''' (アイアコーンブリッジ ''Aiakōn Burijji'')
*''French:'' '''Iacan''' (European French, Generation 1 cartoon), '''Iocon''' (Beast Machines cartoon)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiě Bǎo''' (China 铁堡 "Iron Fort")

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Iacon (polity)

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{{disambig3|Iacon}}
'''Iacon''', sometimes called '''Iacon City''', is an [[Autobot]]-controlled [[Polities of Cybertron|city-state]] at the north pole of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Iacon often is the planet's capital.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Marvel Comics continuity====
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[[File:Iaconfrom1986annual.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
*'''Locations'''
**Iacon Central
***The [[Great Dome]]
***The [[Celestial Spires]]
****The Celestial Temple
**[[Academy of Science and Technology]]
**[[Autobase]] (post-war)
**[[Jan-Ja]]
**[[Imperial Amphitheatre]]
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]
**The [[Matrix Flame]] Chamber

{{storylink|And There Shall Come...a Leader!}} {{storylink|Surrender!}}/{{storylink|Covenant (story)|Covenant}} {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} {{storylink|Cybertron: The Middle Years!}} {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

Iacon functioned as the heart of Autobot territory on Cybertron, and appears to have been the base of the [[Council of Autobot Elders]] prior to the departure of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his comrades from the planet. It was termed "greatest of the city-states" for the Autobots on Cybertron.

''When the planet suffered from global fuel shortages, Iacon was one of the big cities who monopolised what resources there were. Unlike its rivals, [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]] and [[Vos (polity)|Vos]], Iacon's council gave out rationed fuel to its smaller neighbours. When the Vos-Tarn war broke out, Iacon accepted refugees but decided to let the two cities wipe themselves out: a mistake, as Megatron would use them as a scapegoat to fire up the survivors.'' {{storylink|State Games}}

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''Without Prime's leadership, the Autobot war effort fell further and further into disarray—but Iacon's defences remained steady. The Decepticons, led by [[Trannis]] succeeding [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], besieged the city and continued to attempt its capture for many thousands of years. Eventually, being in control of the remainder of Cybertron, Trannis decided it simply was not worth capturing Iacon intact and ordered his troops to level the city, which they did to such an extent that by the time Optimus Prime returned briefly to Cybertron, the city was completely in ruins.''

''Still, the Autobots maintained a presence in Iacon, if only from small resistance bases in its ruins. [[Autobase]] itself was located within these ruins at one point, and the [[Wreckers]] operated from this base conducting strikes and raids on Decepticon holdings on a continuing basis.''

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====Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
{{note|As one of the two starter continuities, [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''The Transformers'' cartoon]] was not influenced by the Marvel comics' depiction of Iacon as Cybertron's capital city. Instead, Iacon was the name of the Autobots' headquarters on Cybertron, appearing as a large, domed fortress colored gold. When Iacon needed to be actually shown in the Marvel comics, the artists took "[[:File:Cartoon Cybertron Marvel Iacon case 1.jpg|inspiration]]" from the cartoon and reinterpreted the domed fortress as the [[Great Dome]], a defensive structure surrounding Iacon Central that was the only part of Iacon to survive the millennia of war, thus becoming synonymous with the city. Whether such a history should be applied to the cartoon version is debatable, but the domed fortress was "just" called <s>Cybertron</s> Autobot Base in ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' and [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' cartoon]]. Moreso, ''War for Cybertron'' fiction has established that the [[Hall of Records]], a building that appeared first in the ''The Transformers'' cartoon, is located in Iacon. What goes for one [[continuity family]] does not necessarily go for another, but Cybertron's locations have thus far been reasonably alike across them. Either way, see the aforementioned buildings' pages for more information on what-could-be-Iacon in the original cartoon.}}

====The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual====
When the Decepticons initiated the war, they caught the Autobots unaware and steamrolled through their army like it didn't even exist until the they reached the capital city-state of Iacon. {{storylink|From Cybertron to Earth the War Continues...}} [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] personally led the attack that was supposed to result in one of the Decepticons' greatest victories, {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Megatron's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}} but instead encountered the first actual opposition since the start of the war. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|From Cybertron to Earth the War Continues...}} This was thanks to the leadership skills of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], a junior officer in the Autobot defense forces stationed at Iacon. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Optimus Prime's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}} Megatron tried to have Optimus killed in a surprise attack, but Optimus's second-in-command, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], saved him, sealing the Decepticons' first defeat. {{storylink|The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual|Jazz's ''The Official Transformers: Generation 2 Annual'' profile}}

====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
[[File:Sparkwar2 Maximals over iacon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
After the [[Great Upgrade]], Iacon was paved over and replaced with [[Cybertropolis]]. During the [[Spark War]], [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] led [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]] to believe that clues to the locations of the lost [[spark]]s could be located in Iacon's ruins, so Primal and [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] went searching there. They came across a [[Hologram|holographic]] [[Optimus Prime memorial|statue]] of the legendary [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], which suddenly moved and picked up Optimus Primal. Primal went into a sort of trance in which Prime told him not to worry about the disappearance of the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]], because it still existed within him. Primal accepted this idea and tried to access the Oracle data within him, only to see Optimus Prime's visage suddenly change into Megatron's. Megatron accessed Optimus Primal's mind to obtain the Oracle data, while Primal took a risk by not resisting but using the connection to figure out where the missing sparks were. Meanwhile, Nightscream was attacked by [[Thrust (BM)|Thrust]] and [[Cycle Drone|his drones]]. Outnumbered, the young [[Maximal]] was nearly killed. He was saved by the sudden appearance of [[Noble (BM)|Noble]], who by unknown means and for unknown reasons had also found his way to Iacon. Upon seeing the creature, the drones fled in panic and Noble chased after them. Next, Primal finally awoke from his trance and ordered Nightscream to follow him and rendezvous with the others. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. II: The Search}}

{{note|When the Maximals visit Iacon's ruins, everyone who speaks the city's name incorrectly pronounces it a "I'''o'''con. This isn't the first time [[Teletraan I|this kind of error]] has been made}}

====Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity====
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*'''Locations'''
**The [[Alpha Preserve]]
**The [[Border Regions]] (sub-orbital district)
***The [[Forum of Enlightenment]]
***The [[Promontory]]
**The [[Central Spaceport]]
**The [[High Council Pavilions]]
***The [[Chamber of the Ancients]]
***The [[Decagon]]
***The [[Energon Pools]]
***The [[Grand Oratory]]
***The [[Stellar Galleries]]
****The [[Oracle Tank]]
***The [[Tower of Pion]]
***The [[Vaults]]
***[[Central Hall]]
**Iacon East
**Access Shaft 0-5 (sub-surface)
**[[Quadrant Epsilon]]
***The [[Detention Banks]]
***Shockwave's secret laboratory
**[[Shockwave's Tower]]
**[[Planetary engine|Planetary engine vents]] (sub-surface)
**[[Virtue's Forum]]

Iacon was the capital of Cybertron and the headquarters of the Autobots. After [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]] became [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], he ordered an evacuation of Cybertron. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} However, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ordered a [[planetary engine]] vent to activate, destroying the [[Forum of Enlightenment]]. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was lured beneath the wreckage, in an attempt to leave him isolated and vulnerable. [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] then led an assault on Iacon, with [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] leading the defense. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} During the assault, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] believed he killed Megatron, and activated the mecha-forming process, intending to destroy Iacon, the Autobots, and Shockwave, the only real threat to his leadership. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} After seeing the devastation that was Iacon, the Autobots agreed to Prime's evacuation order, but Optimus reversed the order and ordered the Autobots to dig in. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

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In the future, Iacon had completely shut down as part of a worldwide [[stasis lock]] across the face of Cybertron. The first to awaken, Shockwave saw the dead world as having infinite potential. As part of his efforts to restore the planet, Shockwave united Autobot and Decepticon factions and rebuilt the city as a testament to the supremacy of his rule. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

On Earth, Shockwave arrested Optimus Prime and the Autobots under his command and brought them back to Cybertron, Iacon specifically, planning to deactivate them. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Prime and the others escaped with help from the Autobot resistance and then staged an all-out assault on the city. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

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====2005 IDW continuity====
*'''Locations'''
**The [[Ark-1 Memorial Grounds|''Ark-1'' Memorial Grounds]]
**The [[Celestial Spires]]
**The [[Citadel]]
**[[Iaconian Aerial Academy]]
**[[Institute for Higher Programming]]
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]
**[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]
**The [[Spire]]
**[[Trion Square]]
**The [[Undergrid]]
**[[Translucentica Heights]]

Iacon was one of Cybertron's city-states; unusually, the city incorporated three of the planet's twelve primary [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]s, from which new Transformers were born: [[Rivets Field]], [[Vespertine Blue]], and [[Port Residua]]. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} According to Cybertronian mythology, [[Rung (G1)|the first Transformer]] realized he could transform while standing in Rivets Field. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} When the [[Crystal City]] went missing in the wake of the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]] some ten million years ago, {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}}
Iacon's portentous position in the planet's history might explain why the city was eventually recognized as Cybertron's new capital. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}}

During his reign over Cybertron, [[Nova Prime]] launched the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark-1]]'' from Rivets Field. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Nova Prime and his inner retinue vanished from history after crossing the [[Benzuli Expanse]], and in the aftermath Iacon became home to the [[Senate]], who, under the jurisdiction of [[Nominus Prime]], organized the planet's day-to-day affairs from within the [[Grand Imperium]]. A [[Ark-1 Memorial Grounds|memorial]] for the ship and its crew was eventually commissioned somewhere in the city. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} In time, however, many Cybertronians would come to feel that most Senators chose to live cushy lives in Iacon instead of actually helping their constituents. {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}} [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] was one such senator, who initially moved ot the city to become a street hustler and subsequently climbed the social ladder. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 4: The Hallowing|The Hallowing}}

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]] was [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|forged]] in Iacon, {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2}} as was [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]]; the latter being among the last generation born before Iacon's hot spots cooled, never to reignite. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} Other Transformers who hailed from Iacon included [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]], {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]], {{storylink|Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots}} and the [[Disappeared]] Transformers Barrelstop, Blocksmasher, Nightclaw, Responder, Scrambler, Skyhaven, Viewport, [[Wingshot]], and [[Zap (G1)|Zap]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}}

When the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] began with the assault on [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]], [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s Autobots were trying to contact Iacon for reinforcements. After Sentinel Prime's [[Structure|body]] was dropped in front of them, [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] instead requested an evacuation to Iacon. {{storylink|The Transformers: Megatron Origin|Megatron Origin}}

[[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Sentinel's successor, led the fight against the Decepticons from the Citadel in Iacon. {{storylink|Parasites}} After Zeta Prime's death, the Decepticons took over Iacon and ruled Cybertron until the Autobots came to fight against them with a new leader, Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Broadcast}} Once the Decepticons had been driven out of the city, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] became its capital by transforming into city mode above the ruins of the Citadel, which had been annihilated during the battle. {{storylink|Endgame}} Over the course of war, Iacon became the primary stronghold and staging ground for the Autobots. Half a million years ago, however, the Decepticons laid siege to the city; realizing that he would need to keep Metroplex and his miraculous [[space bridge|spacebridge]] technology out of Decepticon hands, [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and Metroplex departed Cybertron, leaving what remained of Iacon to the Autobots. {{storylink|Earthfall Part 1: Hello Cruel World|Hello Cruel World}}

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The war eventually became too much for the planet to bear, and in the wake of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s world-ending rampage Cybertron as left incapable of supporting life, necessitating the final evacuation and abandonment of Iacon as the war moved off-world. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} In the wake of the [[D-Void]]'s attack on the planet, Cybertron "reset" itself into a primordial state, wiping Iacon and every other Cybertronian city off the map. The Autobots made their new headquarters in the remains of [[Kimia Facility]], which had crashed on the planet following the Chaos War. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} When hordes of [[NAIL|neutral Transformers]] began returning home, they landed their ships and set up camp where it had once been - the "new" Iacon soon grew into a shanty town, a ramshackle mixture of landed spacecraft and temporary housing. As the Autobots, Decepticons, and NAILs struggled to cooperate, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] announced his intention to assemble a crew and search for the mythical [[Knights of Cybertron]]. Their ship, the ''[[Lost Light]]'', launched off Iacon... only to seemingly explode moments after takeoff. {{storylink|Liars, A to D Part 1: How to Say Goodbye and Mean It|How to Say Goodbye and Mean It}} In the meantime, various noncombatants chose to try and begin a functioning base of commerce in the new Iacon, including the grand re-opening of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}}

Tensions continued to rise between the three factions until [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] returned from the wilderness, kicking off a series of destructive Decepticon riots that culminated in a reborn [[Devastator (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Devastator]] running amok and destroying vast swaths of the city. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} Decepticon-turned-rhetorician [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] took advantage of Megatron's defeat, cast off his insignia, and declared that Iacon was a city for NAILs and NAILs alone: those who refused to revoke their badges would be cast out into the wilds of Cybertron. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

Starscream and his new citizens struggled to get the ravaged city back up and running, but it wasn't long before a "death wave" created by a recently arrived [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] quickly undid whatever progress they had managed to make and then some, engulfing the city in flames. {{storylink|Winners & Losers: Dark Cybertron Chapter 3|Winners & Losers}} In the remains of the city, the Autobots and Decepticons made their mutual stand against [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]] and his [[Ammonite]] allies, aiming to thwart his mad attempt to destroy the universe. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11}}

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When that crisis had passed, the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] transformed into his city mode and integrated himself into what remained of Iacon. His city mode provided energy, housing, and a stable seat of power for Starscream's NAIL government. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} After six months of rebuilding, Iacon was once again inhabitable — while the NAILs and Autobots lived within Metroplex, the Decepticons were coalesced around the fringe of the city, forming a resentful ghetto. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} The recently arrived [[Caminus (planet)|Camien]] [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] turned her [[cityspeaker]] skills towards nursing Metroplex back to health. Her efforts were temporarily interrupted by a surreptitious bombing campaign orchestrated by her friend [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], who was hoping to force her friend back to her safe home planet to avoid the still-volatile political situation on Cybertron. {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}}

Iacon later became the capital of the new [[Republic of Cybertron]]; its governing body, the interplanetary legislature known as the [[Council of Worlds]], convened in Iacon's [[Spire]]. {{storylink|Ping}} {{storylink|The Will of the Few}} A fresh wave of immigration from Cybertron's colony planets populated the city with a wide variety of immigrants, {{storylink|Choose Me}} while some Iaconian Decepticons chose to move to Caminus to make a fresh start. {{storylink|Mistakes and Mayhem}} In this new political landscape, Windblade's clandestine investigations into [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]'s whereabouts ended with yet another combiner rampage, with the berserk [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] prompting a brief evacuation of the city before the combiner could be dealt with. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}}

When [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] returned to life after a long convalescence, he attacked Iacon's Decepticon ghetto. {{storylink|The Last Autobot}} While he eventually fled Cybertron, he soon found [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]] and decided to purge the planet of its "impurities" by reanimating a horde of undead Titans and siccing them on Iacon. {{storylink|Last Light (issue)|Last Light}} Transformers from all across Iacon and the colonies came together to defend the city; even Metroplex transformed into his robot mode to help defeat his undead brethren. Metroplex was eventually felled however prompting Starscream to ask [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] to send [[Vigilem|Carcer]] down as aid only for Elita to refuse. {{storylink|Ping}} The reason being that "Carcer" was in fact Vigilem, Titan of [[Liege Maximo]]. Nonetheless, Vigilem defeated the Titans and freed Liege Maximo before he himself was killed by Elita One. {{storylink|Rubicon}} Pieces of the Titan's corpse were taken to rebuild Iacon before his body was converted back into starship mode. {{storylink|Heavy}}

[[File:FirstStrike01-Iacon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Live from Iacon, it's Saturday Night Live!]]
Following Earth's annexation into the Council of Worlds, Cybertron prepared for the official ceremony by erecting a [[force field]] around the city, pumping oxygen into the atmosphere to allow for human habitability. {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} Hours before the ceremony was due to begin, human diplomats and important personnel were shuttled through [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]'s space bridge on Earth to reach Metroplex. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 1}} Opening remarks were cut short by [[Joe Colton]]'s [[Iron Ring]], who attacked the city in the name of [[human]] sovereignty, and as the ceremony descended into chaos {{storylink|First Strike issue 1|First Strike #1}} [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]], [[M.A.S.K.]] and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] used a hybrid Space Bridge/[[M.A.S.S. Device]] teleporter, to reach Iacon and stop Colton's plans. {{storylink|First Strike issue 3|First Strike #3}} When the true mastermind of the scheme was revealed to be the alien wizard [[Merklynn]], the mage teleported all combatants back to Iacon. {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}}

Iacon then hosted Cybertron's first democratic election, in which Starscream was impeached for his many and numerous crimes committed while in office. Windblade was then appointed the new leader of Cybertron and the head of the Council of Worlds. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

Not long afterwards, Iacon was menaced yet gain when [[Onyx Prime]] and his [[Maximal]]s arrived over the city, claiming to have captured Liege Maximo and delivered him to the city so that he could be judged. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} This was a ruse, and the moment Onyx was invited into the Spire, he and his so-called prisoner unleashed chaos across the city, killing Alpha Trion and laying bare a series of accusations against Soundwave that culminated in a series of riots that swept across the city and left the Council of Worlds unable to govern for the duration of the crisis. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}} Though Onyx was soon unmasked as a time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], and arrested, the Transformers were unable to prevent his [[Unicron/Generation 1|ultimate plan]] for the Cybertronian race from reaching fruition. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} Starscream and several other Decepticons chose to leave Iacon, setting up a new base in Metrotitan's dead body. {{storylink|Our Finest}}

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In the meantime, representatives from Iacon were sent to make contact with the inhabitants of Merklynn's city of [[New Prysmos]]; {{storylink|Schismatic}} following a coup within that city, [[Leoric]] and several members of the [[Spectral Knight]]s were ousted from the city and took refuge in Iacon, where they joined forces with [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Breakdown (IDW)|Breakdown]] to help prevent the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] from wiping out the Cybertronian species. {{storylink|Cybertron No More}} Soon after, Unicron himself awoke and began a campaign of destruction across the galaxy, devouring Cybertron's colonies one by one until he finally menaced Cybertron itself, looming over Iacon. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} The [[Visionaries]] sacrificed their city to activate the Talisman, projecting a magical beam that would teleport whoever it touched to [[Earth]]. [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] sacrificed himself to rescue as many Cybertronians as he could, racing through the city streets and throwing them into the path of the Talisman's energy.

At the last moment, Metroplex deployed his own space bridge, carrying himself and his occupants to join the other survivors at [[Victoria Falls]] as Iacon collapsed into flame, destroyed along with the rest of the planet by Unicron. {{storylink|Road's End}}
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=====The Functionist Universe=====
[[File:SomeOtherCybertron-FunctionistIacon.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]
In an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]] where the Great War had never begun, Iacon was spared its destruction and remained a bustling metropolis—albeit one firmly under the control of the totalitarian [[Functionist Council]]. When a group of castaways from the ''Lost Light'' used a teleporter to try and return to ''their'' universe's Cybertron, they were accidentally shunted across the timelines and wound up in this universe's Iacon. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}} Upon being arrested by [[Twelve-of-Twelve]], the ''Lost Light'' crew was marched through Iacon in a walk of shame where they passed by a giant statue of [[Primus]] before they were freed by the [[Anti-Vocationist League]]. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 2: Anomie|Anomie}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
Millions of years ago, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s forces assaulted Iacon, with [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]] breaching the city walls. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}} Following a prosperous career in the Decepticon army, [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] was stationed as a spy on the outskirts of New Iacon. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 31|''Wings Universe'' Jetstorm profile}}

Soon after the [[Golden Age]] swept across Cybertron, it was assaulted by [[Megaplex]] and [[Thundercracker drone|his]] [[Starscream drone|drone]] [[Skywarp drone|army]]. After successfully capturing the city, Megaplex used it as his headquarters, where he talked with [[Starscream (MW)|Starscream]] until [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]] arrived, informing the two that [[Thundercracker (MW)|Thundercracker]] has been captured. Outside of the city, the [[Autobot]] resistance fighters [[Electro]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] waited outside the city for their fellow rebels [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]], [[Octane]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]], who also had the captured Thundercracker with them. When Megaplex and his army arrived and demanded that they hand over Thundercracker, a battle ensued until Sandstorm revealed himself to be [[Sandstorm (MW)|a spy]] for [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who soon arrived with his own army. {{Storylink|Termination}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
In a bygone era of peace, Iacon, "The Golden City", served as Cybertron's capital and boasted luxurious salons. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

When Megatron conquered Cybertron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] fled, Iacon was abandoned by its inhabitants. When [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] invaded Cybertron, they bombed Iacon with [[G.I.Rocket|green bombs]] onto Iacon covering it in rapidly growing organic matter. The Autobots who witnessed the act deduced the aliens were unaware of Iacon's tactical worthlessness. After the initial invasion was thwarted, the Joes retreated to the terraformed Iacon where they laid anti-Cybertronian traps. One of them managed to ensnare [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Targetmasters (issue)|Targetmasters}} Just as he had managed to convince G.I. Joe not to dissect him, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] arrived to rescue their friend, the resulting firefight rendering everyone unconscious. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}}

Before the fighting could resume, [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] arrived and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] declared a truce between G.I. Joe and the Autobots. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} The alliance revolted Megatron however and he led "Decepticobra" in an all out assault on the former capital where he captured several key Joes and Autobots. Optimus Prime deposited [[Snake-Eyes|Snake Eyes]] and [[Duke (G.I. Joe)|Duke]] in Iacon before he left for Earth. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
The largest city on Cybertron, Iacon was located at Cybertron's north pole and bordered several minor city-states, including [[Vos (polity)|Vos]] and [[Nova Cronum]]. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}} During the Great War, it changed hands several times, at one point falling to the Decepticons. During this time, Soundwave organized and ran the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] from within the [[Mandala]] for several centuries. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}

After the end of the Great War, Iacon became home to the [[Builder Assembly]], the government of decrepit "[[Builder of Cybertron|Builders]]" who ruled the planet from the [[High Council Pavilions]]. {{storylink|Broken Windshields}} The Mandala eventually became the new headquarters for the [[Predacon Secret Police]] as the second generation of Transformers spread across the planet. The [[Maximal]] [[Apelinq (BM)|Apelinq]] attended the Iacon [[Academy of Science and Technology]]. {{storylink|Intersectionality}}

When the [[Grand Uprising]] began, Iacon became a Builder stronghold and remained firmly under their control, even though the [[Resistance]]'s attempts to take Vos threatened to undercut their hold on the region. {{storylink|Safe Spaces}} Even as the rest of the planet fell into chaos, Iacon's commerce and industry continued to function normally. Several years into the war, it saw a shootout within its borders as the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Wolfang (Predacon)|Wolfang]] was caught up in the search for the lost [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] [[Overrun]]. {{storylink|Trigger Warnings}}

When the Builers deployed the [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon]]s - an army of mindless self-replicating Transformers - Resistance leader [[Lio Convoy]] realized that the only way to end the war before their forces were overrun was to mount a full-scale march on Iacon. Maximal and Predacon leaders from across the planet launched an all-out assault on Iacon's Builder-held satellite cities, fighting [[Micromaster]]s as they went. The threat of a Resistance incursion was enough to get the Builders to rescind [[General Order 66]] and re-route the Vehicon hordes to Iacon, allowing Vehicon leader [[Galva Convoy]] to backstab his creators. In the ensuing battle, Iacon was almost entirely destroyed by Vehicons. {{storylink|Derailment}}

Days after the peace talks, the Predacon [[Bisk (BWU)|Bisk]] began exploring the lower levels of Iacon that had been revealed after a tower smashed apart the [[Chamber of the Ancients]]. {{storylink|The Inexorable March}}

====''Of Masters and Mayhem''====
When she was still an Autobot, [[Shred]] used to work in Iacon. {{storylink|Life Finds a Way}}

====''War for Cybertron'' marketing material====
Iacon was the capital of Cybertron, the home of its government before the Decepticon revolution that saw it overthrown. Like most key locations on Cybertron, [[Kalis]]'s subsurface fusion reactor generated Iacon's power. During the war for the planet, the Decepticons would often find ways of entering Iacon via [[Nova Cronum]]. Autobot resistance general [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was known to be active in Iacon during the war. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart1-Iacon.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

The city of Iacon hosted the [[Forge Pyramid|Pyramid]], the building from which new Transformers were forged and welcomed to the world, {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Four}} {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}} and the [[Senate]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} In ancient times, the monstrous, energy-devouring combiner known as "[[Abominus (G1)|the Abomination]]" was felled at Iacon, and the [[Enigma of Combination]] that had been used to create the beast wound up buried beneath the city in [[Rivets Field]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}}

During the subsequent [[War of the Threefold Spark]], at least one battle in the war was fought just beyond the city limits. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} By the time of Exarchon's defeat, the city had been ravaged by war and nearly destroyed. The monumental task of rebuilding fell to the ambitious [[Termagax]], an visionary architect, engineer, and scientist, and her second-in-command [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} while teams of volunteer laborers assisted with the initial cleanup efforts, including a young [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Orion Pax: Free Fall}} Termagax refused to merely ''rebuild'' the city to the way it had been, and sought to push the limits of what was possible; to this end, she recruited a six ambitious young builders, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], and encouraged them to apply their unorthodox methods to the problem. Upon discovering the Enigma of Combination, Termagax helped the team master their new [[Devastator (G1)|combined form]], pooling their strength and power together to become the ultimate building team. {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 1}} {{storylink|Constructicons Rising, Part 3}}

[[File:WeAreNotMeantToBeDarkness-Iacon.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

In the new postwar era that followed, Iacon became host to many architectural wonders: these included the [[Tether]], a gigantic space elevator that connected the planet to the [[Winged Moon]], which harvested [[energon]] from the fabric of space-time. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}} By [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s era, Iacon had grown to include the sprawling ethnic enclave known as the [[Xeno-Quarter]], which took up almost a fifth of the city, vast [[energon storage field]]s, {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Five}} and the central hub for the planetary [[Titan Net]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}} Beyond the city lay the [[Memorial Crater]], {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} the [[Cybertronian Mountains]], and an [[energon transmission station]] overseen by [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part One}}

In the years leading up to the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the city became the epicenter of activity related to the burgeoning [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]] faction and hosted [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}} while members of [[The Rise]] camped out in a secret bunker beneath the Memorial Crater. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} As Megatron's tightly laid plans continued to spiral out of his control, however, members of the Ascenticons were forced to take more and more direct action, which culminated in the destruction of an immersant [[Titan (group)|Titan]], {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Two}} and, finally, [[Vigilem]]'s destruction of the Tether. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part Five}} The destruction levelled vast swathes of the city, {{storylink|Arcee/Greenlight: Run}} and in the aftermath various groups like the [[Ascenticon Guard]] attempted to coordinate search and rescue missions amidst the ruins. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

At a subsequent Senate meeting, Megatron finally dropped all pretenses of diplomacy and launched a full-scale coup that saw Sentinel Prime and his followers imprisoned. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}} Orion Pax inherited the Matrix and stepped up as Optimus Prime, {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} but he and his group of rebels were swiftly pushed back to the point where they only controlled a fraction of the city. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} While [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] organized an exodus from the city that included both organic immigrants and neutral Cybertronians, {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Decepticon loyalists took control of vital facilities and crushed dissent with military force whenever the opportunity presented itself. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} A subsequent battle saw the destruction of the Pyramid; although Prime maintained that retreating from Iacon would legitimize Megatron's power grab, {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} Pyra Magna opined that a discreet withdrawal would be the only way he and the Autobots would survive. While Pyra Magna and her [[Companion]]s spearheaded a diversion, Prime and his supporters made the difficult choice to abandon the city to the Decepticons. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

After [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] returned to Cybertron, he teleported to Iacon to speak to Megatron. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Swindle's II|Swindle's II}} During the meeting, Soundwave brought the news that the [[Enigma of Combination]] had been located, the Decepticons mobilizing to the Sea of Rust. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was captured, he was brought to Iacon, warning the Decepticons about the return of Exarchon. After Magnus was imprisoned in the Senate, an Autobot commando team travelled to Iacon to rescue him, {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Two}} escaping via an underground passage beneath [[Swindle's]]. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three}}

Having no desire to align himself with Exarchon again, Skywarp teleported to Iacon, warning Starscream of the Threefold Spark's return, who passed the information along to Megatron. {{storylink|War's End Part Two}} After Exarchon was destroyed, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] intended to lead his Decepticons back to Iacon, {{storylink|War's End Part Four}} only for Megatron to redirect all forces to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. When the efforts of [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] allowed the Autobot ships to launch from Cybertron, Megatron ordered the [[combiner]]'s components to be imprisoned in Iacon. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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====2021 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity====
[[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] regarded himself as one of the best codebreakers in Iacon. {{storylink|Savage Landing Part 2}} [[Skold]] frequented Iacon's [[Sculpture Garden]] when she desired to be an artist only to be put down by some Maximals elites. As she left the Garden, she was approached and recruited by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Thicker Skin}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
====Cartoon continuity====
=====''Armada'' cartoon=====
[[Starscream (Armada)/Cartoon continuity|Starscream]] mentioned having been a warrior since his "spark left the Iacon chamber." {{storylink|Rebellion (Armada)|Rebellion}}

=====''Cybertron'' comic=====
*'''Locations'''
**Iacon Spaceport
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]
Iacon had become the capital of Cybertron, apparently replacing [[Cyber City]] or [[Central City (Cybertron)|Central City]].
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====Cyber Key code info====
[[Lugnutz]] longed for his pre-Decepticons days in the nanobrew shops of Iacon where poetry was recited. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Lugnutz's Cyber Key Code text}}

====''Universe'' toy bios====
With the evacuation of Cybertron, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] assigned [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] to guard the entrances in Iacon to the shafts leading to the Energon core of Cybertron. {{storylink|Downshift (Energon)#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Downshift toy bio}}

===Live-action film series===
====''The Last Knight'' film====
The ancient [[Guardian Knight|Guardian Knights]] are also known as Knights of Iacon. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}
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====Risk====
[[File:RiskBoard.jpg|upright|thumb|250px]]
Iacon is a region surrounded by [[Oracle Tank|The Oracle]] and [[Tower of Pion|Pion Tower]]. {{storylink|Risk: Transformers — Cybertron Battle Edition|Risk}}
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===''Shattered Glass'' continuity family===
====Fun Publications ''Shattered Glass'' continuity====
[[File:Shattered Glass Iacon overview.jpg|upright=2.8|thumb]]
*'''Locations'''
**[[Great Dome|Iacon]]
**[[Smelting pool]]
**A launching platform

The [[combiner]] [[Abominus (SG)|Abominus]] was named after the ancient Iaconian epic poem "Abominus Ex Meticular", a lurid tale of hubris and redemption. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 28|''Shattered Glass'' Abominus profile}}

Upon finding [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] alive and well, [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] contacted [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] at Iacon and was ordered to bring back the [[Cliffjumper (SG)|lost hero]] immediately. Rodimus did, admitting to a decidedly confused Cliffjumper that he was impressed Optimus Prime was interrupting his hobbies just to welcome him back. Only just inside the [[Great Dome|Iacon main complex]], the duo was greeted by Optimus Prime, who was thrilled to see his good friend alive. Cliffjumper was merely confused, a condition that only worsened as he was led further into the headquarters and found "his" comrades revelling in atrocities that would be more suited for Decepticons. He spoke up against it and was promptly shot down for his audacity. Optimus Prime considered killing him, but for the sake of their old friendship, he instead had Cliffjumper dumped in the [[Rad Zone]] where he could either re-earn his Autobot [[insignia]] or die trying.

[[File:SG Ark.jpg|upright=1.66|left|thumb]]
However, the Decepticons found Cliffjumper before he even woke up and brought him with them to [[Polyhex]], where Cliffjumper learned he had somehow traveled to a dimension in which the Autobots were evil and the Decepticons good. Hearing of the Autobots plan to build [[Ark (SG)|a ship]] to reach other planets with and subsequently conquer them, Cliffjumper agreed to help [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]]'s troops destroy the launching platform. The assault was initiated at sundown and started with two of the [[Predacon (SG)|Predacons]] taking out the platform's guards. Next, [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]], [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]] and [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]] flew in and bombed the [[energon]] storage tanks near the platform's support beams with [[glass gas]] bombs. The tanks did not explode though, and so it came to a battle between the two armies. When Megatron took a shot from Optimus for Cliffjumper, the latter's indecision who to trust was undone and he finished the job of getting the tanks to explode on his own. With the platform collapsing badly, the Decepticons retreated victorious. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

A battle in [[Khon]] didn't end in the Autobots' favor. First and foremost, they lost the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel depot, which contents they needed repair the'' Ark'', to the Decepticons, but before they did, [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] returned from exile with a small army of [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]]. Dinobots who he couldn't control and either killed one another or fled the battlefield, leaving the brutes' strength an asset up for grabs ''only if'' the Autobots could retrieve them before the Decepticons would. After discussing a few matters with his officers, Optimus Prime sent out his troops to capture as many Dinobots as possible. What they returned with were eight specimina, but also the information that [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]], the strongest Dinobot, had perished during the hunt. Optimus Prime was very much not pleased, but before he could kill anyone, Grimlock showed up in the main complex alive, well and willing to join the Autobot cause if his sovereignty would be acknowledged. Optimus accepted the deal with some reluctance. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

Partially with Grimlock's aid, the Autobots repaired the launching platform and prepared the ''Ark'' for launch once more. To prevent a setback like last time, the platform had been reinforced with stone, on which the glass gas had no effect. More so the number of anti-air artillery emplacements and guards had been drastically increased. These details did not go unnoticed by the Decepticons, who gave up on a second attack, instead preparing a [[Nemesis (SG)|ship of their own]] to pursue the ''Ark'' with once it'd be launched. The lack of Decepticon hostilities put the Autobots in Iacon in a good mood, including Optimus Prime. This peace was ruined when [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] let it slip that his [[Relatives|brother]] [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] had captured Megatron and was keeping him hostage in the [[Temple of Knowledge]]. Declaring that only he may kill Megatron, Optimus Prime ran off to the Temple of Knowledge. This development pleased Rodimus, who both longed to be [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] himself and leave the dead husk of a planet Cybertron had become behind. Quickly finding himself allies among the troops, Rodimus and his followers kicked those loyal to Optimus Prime out of the ''Ark'' and left with it to [[Earth]]. Optimus return to Iacon was marked by fury over both the betrayal and his troops inability to stop it. Despite that Cybertron had entered the [[Plait Expanse]] and no other ship could leave the planet for a year, Optimus ordered preparations to be made for a second launch. {{storylink|Do Over}}

[[File:Around Cybertron Rook is doomed.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
In the days after, [[Mini Spy (SG)|a civilian]] spotted [[Punch (SG)|a Decepticon]] very nearby Iacon. Even more so, that Decepticon had a meeting with two [[Zetar (SG)|treacherous]] [[Skyfall (SG)|Autobots]]. The civilian filmed the meeting and relayed it to [[Punch (SG)|Punch]] for a news report... in return for energon. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 4|Around Cybertron #4}} Shortly later, the comic duo [[Dreadwind (SG)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwind]] was captured by the Autobots and thrown in the [[smelting pool]] of the Iacon main complex. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 5|Around Cybertron #5}} Again a little later, [[Rook (SG)|Rook]] reported for ABN on Megatron's death at the hands of a [[Cyclonus (SG)|Decepticon traitor]]. Cameras had been placed near Optimus Prime's chambers to await his reaction upon hearing of his nemesis's passing. Rook noted he felt sorry for whoever would bring Optimus the bad news, a sentiment that grew bigger when it turned out to be he himself who was the messenger, since Optimus was one of ABN's viewers. {{storylink|Around Cybertron issue 6|Around Cybertron #6}}

A solar cycle after [[Nexus Prime]]'s departure from Cybertron, strange readings were detected in Iacon, possibly indicating [[stellar spanner]] use. {{storylink|Megatron (SG)#Timelines|BotCon 2011 Galvatron's profile card}}
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====IDW ''Shattered Glass'' comic====
Before the war, Iacon was home to the Cybertronian [[Senate]]. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 2|Shattered Glass #2}} [[Jetfire (SG)|Jetfire]] and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] uncovered a dormant Titan near the city. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 3|Shattered Glass #3}}

After the end of the war, Optimus Prime conquered Iacon and renamed it "Pax" in honor of his former identity. {{storylink|Shattered Glass issue 1|Shattered Glass #1}}

===''Animated'' cartoon===
*'''Locations'''
**Iacon Central
**The [[Autobot Memorial Plaza]]

The capital city of Cybertron, Iacon was the site of the final battle in the [[Great War (Animated)|Great War]]. The unimaginatively named [[Battle for Iacon]] saw a decisive victory for the Autobots, though at the cost of all remaining [[Omega Sentinel (Animated)|Omega Sentinels]], and led to the ruination of the city. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] [[Bumblebee (Animated)|and]] [[Bulkhead (Animated)|his]] [[Prowl (Animated)|repair]] [[Ratchet (Animated)|crew]] vanished shortly after taking possession of the [[AllSpark]], [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] begrudgingly gave their eulogy at the Autobot Memorial Plaza in Iacon City. {{storylink|Dispatches}}

When [[Carmine Fanzone|Captain Carmine Fanzone]] first arrived on Cybertron via the space bridge atop Sumdac Tower he arrived in Iacon. Ratchet quickly followed behind him before the two left for [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]. {{storylink|This Is Why I Hate Machines}}

When Optimus Prime's crew returned to Cybertron, with the [[AllSpark]] as a prize, and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s inner circle as prisoners, they made their triumphant return in Iacon's central plaza. {{storylink|Endgame, Part II}}

===Aligned continuity family===
====The Covenant of Primus====
Iacon was founded following the [[Great Cataclysm]]. [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]] made his way to the burgeoning city and took up residence in the [[Hall of Records]], establishing the city's reputation as one of knowledge and culture. The young [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] undertook a pilgrimage to the city to study medicine at the universities, eventually finding a job in one of the city's clinics.

In the [[Quintesson]] ruled [[Age of Wrath]], Iacon became the capital of the invaders.

When Optimus Prime ventured down to Cybertron's [[core]], he called out to Iacon itself which transformed into [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Covenant of Primus|The Covenant of Primus}}

====Aligned novels====
*'''Locations'''
**[[Hall of Records]]
**[[High Council Tower]]
**[[Observatory of Iacon]]
**[[Maccadam's Old Oil House]]

[[Barricade (WFC)|Barricade]] hailed from Iacon, {{storylink|Transformers Vault}} and [[Alpha Trion (WFC)|Alpha Trion]], [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Jazz (WFC)|Jazz]] worked at the [[Hall of Records]]. The latter two would drink at Maccadam's. The [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] would meet in a [[High Council Tower|tower]] built over [[Teletraan-1 (WFC)|Teletraan-1]], which contained the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]] and the dormant [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. [[Vector Sigma]] was also located beneath the city, and [[Six Lasers Over Cybertron]] and the [[Manganese Mountains]] were nearby. Iacon remained unmolested until the end of the war, as the [[Autobot]]s also held [[Kalis]]. The cities were linked by a fusion-power conduit across the [[Kali-Con Plain]], which produced enough fusion energy for the city the city's formidable anti-aircraft turrets. Art, music and maintenance of the [[DataNet]] continued. The Decepticons infiltrated Teletraan-1 to steal the Chamber so they could poison Cybertron's [[core]] with [[Dark Energon]], causing Omega Supreme to crash into the city. When the Autobots left Cybertron on the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'', Decepticons flooded into the city. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] and his [[Insecticon (WFC)|Insecticon]] minions would eventually take up residence in the Autobot's former capital and used conscripted slave labour to build his newest tower. From here, he carried out his brutal regime. Shockwave came to view the entire city and its subjugated citizens as his personal laboratory, and saw Autobot guerrillas as welcome variables to cull the weak and enhance the strong. Although the Wreckers and other scattered pockets of Autobot resistance attacked Decepticon convoys moving in and out of Iacon, they could not retake the city. They were fed information by [[Maccadam]], who had turned his bar into the hub of the Autobot resistance's spy network.

Iacon was eventually invaded by Quintessons, who managed to get as far as the Hall of Records before the invasion was foiled. In the heat of battle, the Wrecker [[Rack n' Ruin]] destroyed Shockwave's tower with some stolen demolition charges, although Shockwave himself had already escaped Iacon's borders. {{storylink|Transformers: Retribution|Retribution}}

====Titan ''Prime'' comic====
[[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] attempted to cripple the Autobots' war effort by attacking the [[Iacon Energon Refinery]]. Optimus had anticipated the attack and set up defences to see off the Decepticon commando team. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 4.2|War Story}}

====''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon====
[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] headed to Iacon when it came under danger from a meteor strike. {{storylink|Dino-mite Duo}}

===''Knights of Unicron''===
[[Great Dome|Iacon Stadium]] was the twenty-sixth and final venue for the [[Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron]] on their 2014 "Till All Are One" tour. {{storylink|Knights of Unicron (band)|Knights of Unicron}}

===''Cyberverse'' cartoon===
{{Main|Iaconus}}
At the end of the Age of [[Expansion]], [[Iaconus]], the last War [[Titan (group)|Titan]], found himself unable to adapt to peacetime and waged a war upon Cybertron. When he was defeated, Iaconus was buried beneath the land that would become Iacon City, only the uppermost part of his [[alternate mode]] being visible. Iaconus would become lost to mythology, though it would become known that Iacon had been named after him. {{storylink|The Citizen}}

Iacon City possessed a high-ranking [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] team called the [[Iacon Wreckers]]. [[Bumblebee (Cyberverse)|Bumblebee]] attended a match, cheering for Iacon against the team from [[Polyhex]]. {{storylink|Cube (episode)|Cube}} The team would ultimately go on to win the match. {{storylink|Maccadam's}}

After the [[Great War (Cyberverse)|Great War]], the invading [[Quintesson]]s based their occupation in Iacon. {{storylink|The Loop}} Following the invasion being repulsed, the Autobots began rebuilding Iacon, Iaconus' exposed alternate mode now serving as their capital. {{storylink|Enemy Line}}

===''One'' film===
[[File:TFOne-Cybertronian-City.jpg|300px|thumb|right]]
Iacon City was the hub of subterranean life on Cybertron which came under the jurisdiction of [[Sentinel Prime (One)|Sentinel Prime]] following his betrayal of the [[Thirteen|Primes]]. Cybertron's surface was rendered uninhabitable due to the Quintesson occupation and the [[Energon]] drying up following the disappearance of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. While it was general knowledge by Iacon's inhabitants that there were 40 levels in the city, in truth there were 10 more only accessible through the trash ducts, only known by exiled outcasts sent there such as [[Bumblebee (One)|B-127]]. Points of interest included, Sentinel's tower, mines from where Energon was extracted by workers such as [[Optimus Prime (One)|Orion Pax]] and [[Megatron (One)|D-16]], and an annual race through the city, the [[Iacon 5000]].

Iacon's populous worshiped Sentinel, who portrayed himself as the "last survivor" of the Primes and the savior of the city. Most of the higher class of "Transformers" looked down upon the lower class of [[cogless]] mining bots. These beliefs would be overturned when Orion and his allies uncovered incriminating evidence of Sentinel's betrayal and subsequent extraction of the miners' cogs to create the mining underclass. Despite the people of Iacon knowing the truth, D-16 believed it wasn't enough and prepared to execute the false Prime. Orion was killed attempting to stop him and fell into Cybertron's core while D-16 renamed himself "Megatron" and declared himself Cybertron's new ruler. Seeing the city as a representation of everything Sentinel had built, Megatron commanded his followers to burn it to the ground before Orion returned to the surface, reformatted by the Matrix into Optimus Prime. Defeating and banishing Megatron from the city, Optimus, now the new leader of Cybertron, used the Matrix to make Energon flow once and granted the miners [[transformation cog]]s. {{storylink|Transformers One (film)|One}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' Playstation 2 video game===
During the Great War on Cybertron, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] leads an army of [[Decepticlones]], to attack Iacon City the capital of the autobots, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus]] attempts to defeat Megatron but is unsuccessful, however a large beam separates the two, revealing it to be a distress beacon from the [[Minicon|Minicons]], both sides leave Iacon to retrieve the minicons. After retrieving all of the Minicons from Earth, the autobots use the warp gate to Iacon City, where they discover [[Unicron]] has began to eat Cybertron, luckily the Minicons, they saved, have all combined with the autobots to attack Unicron and save the planet in the process.{{storylink|Transformers (PS2)|Transformers}}
====''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)====
Cybertron's capital city, Iacon was held by the Autobots during the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]]. When [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] sought the [[Omega Key]], he deployed the Decepticon army to invade Iacon for the artifact. When he found that [[Sentinel Zeta Prime|Zeta Prime]] had spirited away the Key, Megatron led his inner retinue through Iacon's backroads and underground until he arrived at the [[Vaults]] where he defeated Zeta Prime and claimed the Key.

Following Megatron infecting Cybertron's [[core]] with [[Dark Energon]], the Decepticons had claimed Iacon. As Dark Energon crystals sprouted throughout the city, Cybertron itself reformatted the infrastructure into repair rays to try and fight off the corruption. Rallying under [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], the Autobots managed to retake their capital. When Optimus - now Optimus Prime - learnt that the Dark Energon had made Cybertron uninhabitable, the Autobots began an evacuation of their home out from Iacon before [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon]] began bombing the city from orbit. After he was forced back to his [[robot mode]] by the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbots]], the Titan fell into the Iacon where Optimus Prime defeated him. Iacon subsequently became the construction site for the ''[[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]''. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron}}

====''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron''====
As the remainder of the [[Autobot fleet]] launched from Iacon, Trypticon's body was disassembled for his energon stores, his power fuelling the city and the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s construction. Just as the ship was ready to launch, the Decepticons managed to invade the city again, thanks to [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] deserting his post. Thanks to Optimus' discovery of [[Metroplex (FOC)|Metroplex]], the Autobots were able to repulse the invasion and near fatally wound Megatron. When the [[Decepticon leader]] was repaired, he found that Starscream's hedonism had drained the Decepticon supplies. Now forced to evacuate Cybertron as well, Megatron led an assault on Iacon to claim Trypticon's power core for a space vessel. Discovering that Trypticon was still alive, Megatron instead forced Trypticon to transform into his starship mode, using him as an evacuation vessel. After the Decepticons had opened a [[space bridge]] to another world, the Autobots launched the ''Ark'' from Iacon, powered by Metroplex's energon, and made for the portal. {{storylink|Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Iacontoy.jpg|thumb|I can see my house from here.]]
*'''Primus''' ([[2006]])
:Iacon is one of two distinguishable cities molded into the surface of [[Primus]]'s planet mode. It features many major landmarks as depicted in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comics]] and [[DK Publishing|DK]]'s ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'', such as the [[Stellar Galleries]], the [[Decagon]], the [[Chamber of the Ancients]], and the [[Tower of Pion]].
:The other distinguishable landmark is the Decepticon fortress [[Kolkular]], which, similar to the depiction on the Cybertron map in ''Transformers: The Ultimate Guide'', is placed on the opposite end of the toy from Iacon. The ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' comics also describe Iacon being built on the surface above buried [[planetary engine]]s that could conceivably maneuver Cybertron through space; likewise, the toy places Iacon directly over Primus's shoulder cannon shafts. Both of these details, however, are likely a coincidence.

===Cybertron===
*'''Cybertron Primus''' (Supreme, 2006)
:Yep, it was still there when the toy was released months later in the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toyline.

===Transformers (2010)===
*'''Creator Primus''' (Supreme, [[2010]])
:Still there and going strong!
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
*'''RISK TRANSFORMERS CYBERTRON Battle Edition''' ([[2007]])
:Iacon is one of the green zones on the board. Other "Iaconian" locations on the board include the [[Border Regions]], the [[High Council Pavilions]], the [[Chamber of the Ancients]], the [[Decagon]], the [[Stellar Galleries]], and the [[Tower of Pion]].

*'''Transformers Monopoly''' ([[2007]])
:Iacon replaces North Carolina Ave in this version of the game. [[Autobase]], [[Decagon]], [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], and [[Shockwave's Tower]] also have a spot on the board.

==Notes==
*Iacon, described as 'the mightiest Autobot stronghold of all' and identified as the launch site for the Autobots' ill-starred [[Ark (G1)|asteroid-clearing mission]], appears in [[Jim Shooter]]'s original story treatment for ''The Transformers'', and is therefore one of the oldest story elements of the entire brand.<ref>[http://transformingseminarian.blogspot.com/2010/06/jim-shooters-original-transformers.html Jim Shooter's original treatment for ''The Transformers'']</ref>
* The original script for "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" described Iacon as specifically looking like "a futuristic version of [[w:Texas Stadium|Texas Stadium]] in Dallas". Iacon having a glass dome was actually preferable, as Texas Stadium was known for having a giant hole in its own roof.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Iacon''' (アイアコン ''Aiakon''), '''Iacon Bridge''' (アイアコーンブリッジ ''Aiakōn Burijji'')
*''French:'' '''Iacan''' (European French, Generation 1 cartoon), '''Iocon''' (Beast Machines cartoon)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiě Bǎo''' (China 铁堡 "Iron Fort")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Iacon| *]]
[[Category:Animated locations]]
[[Category:Armada cities]]
[[Category:Beast Machines locations]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising polities]]
[[Category:Cybertron locations]]
[[Category:Fall of Cybertron locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cities]]
[[Category:Generation 2 locations]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) cities]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) cities]]
[[Category:Movie cities]]
[[Category:Polities on Cybertron]]
[[Category:Prime locations]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass locations]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy locations]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron locations]]
[[Category:Wings Universe cities]]

Transformers (2023) issue 12

2025-01-21T01:52:18Z

Hammerspear: /* Continuity notes */

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|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[September 11]], [[2024]]
|coverdate=September 2024
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Optimus Prime faces a choice. And he makes one.'''

==Synopsis==
On the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] watches as the [[Decepticon]]s surround the [[Autobot]]s. Realizing she needs to help them, she gets in her van and drives through the [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] generated portal, ramming a [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]-wielding [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and saving [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. Carly apologizes for not being there when Cliff needed her, but their heartwarming reunion is cut short by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] smashing her van. Cliffjumper manages to rescue Carly but is flung by Devastator through the portal to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], crashing into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] uses this opportunity to rally the rest of the Autobots against Devastator, blasting him until he falls and crushes Shockwave's energon harvester. This disconnects the [[space bridge]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] reports to Optimus that Cybertron is returning to its original place. While the portal is still active, Shockwave retreats to summon reinforcements, but Optimus chases after him to stop the Decepticon leader and rescue Cliffjumper.

[[File:TF2023 no.12 - Elita Pleads with Optimus.jpg|200px|thumb|left|I know this is a serious moment and all, but goddamn is Optimus' head small]]

Bursting through the portal, he swiftly and savagely attacks the Combaticons, forcing them to retreat, much to the irritation of Shockwave. Shockwave threatens Cliffjumper as Optimus approaches, but Prime simply blasts his arm off with his [[Ion blaster|ion blaster]]. Dropping his weapon as he continues toward the Decepticon, he decries Shockwave's irreverence for life, savagely beating him into the ground and grabbing his cyclopean head. As he does, he once again sees a vision of himself holding the small human baby... before the vision changes to a nightmarish version, his hands as claws and the baby surrounded by wire. The vision overtakes Prime and he crushes Shockwave's head with his bare hands. As he regains his senses, he is horrified at what he's done, but [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] is happy to see that he's regained his ruthlessness.

With Cybertron returning to its proper place in the galaxy, Optimus picks up Cliffjumper and prepares to head back to Earth, but they are halted by Elita blowing up the portal. She tells Optimus that the Autobots need him here on Cybertron, and that with the [[Energon]] Shockwave collected with the harvester, they can use it to strike back against the Decepticons and revive their planet. Optimus refuses to use Energon taken from the life and resources on Earth and activates the charges to destroy the harvester, but nothing happens. Elita reveals she never set the charges; Earth has so much to give to Cybertron. This could save their world! But Optimus can't allow that. He won't save his world with the blood of another. He aims his fusion cannon at the Energon. Elita pleads with him, saying that they need him. He apologizes to her and fires.

The Energon explodes, creating a blast that severs the connection between the Energon harvesters, closing the portal and blasting off a huge chunk of Cybertron, which begins falling into the Earth's atmosphere… along with Optimus Prime. As he begins to burn upon reentry, he wonders if he's about to die and marvels at Earth's beauty. His sentiment is shared by [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], rocketing up to Prime on his rocket surfboard. He grabs the Autobot leader's hand and the pair shred down to the surface. Optimus looks in horror at what he's done as the piece of Cybertron falls into the ocean.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (3)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (5)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (16)

|c2=
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (7)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (8)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (10)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (11)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (13)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (14)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (15)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (6)
}}

==Quotes==
"When are all you gonna learn?! I am here to stay and to fight!" 
::—'''Carly''' using her van to battle the Decepticons.
"Is this all you do, Shockwave??? Ratchet! Magnus? '''LIFE??? ALL YOU DO IS TAKE AWAY WHAT IS GOOD!'''"
:—'''Optimus''' confronts Shockwave

"Welcome back to the war, Optimus Prime. I finally see your old self returning."
:—'''Elita''', after watching Optimus gouge out Shockwave's eye.

"Earth needs me. Earth needs us." 
"Please! Your people need you!!! I need you!!!" 
"I'm sorry, Elita." 
"DON'T ABANDON US AGAIN!!!"
:—'''Optimus''' and '''Elita'''

"You chose... You chose...Earth over us." 
'''Elita''', horrified by the choice of Optimus Prime.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Carly and Cliffjumper's relationship had been on the rocks since Cliffjumper chose not to execute [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|issue #6]].
* Cybertron's energon shortage was first made known back in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 4|#4]], and expanded upon in [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]].
* Optimus' prioritizing the needs of Earth above the Autobots' own has been a recurring theme in this series, first appearing in [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|issue #2]].
* Optimus Prime imagining a child was previously seen in [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]]. However this time in his hand the child appears to be engulfed, in a grayish hand, with metal wires surrounding the child.
* Shockwave had been portrayed as startlingly, uncharacteristically emotional in issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]] and [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]. Perhaps getting his head pulverized into tinfoil will be used to explain a switch to his more "expected" behavior.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Elita One's motorcycle alt-mode is based on that of her ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' counterpart.

===Covers===
{{comicstub|11/13 covers documented}}
* '''Cover A:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Karen S. Darboe]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Chris Stevens]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Optimus & Elita, by [[Cory Walker]].
* '''The Comic Mint Cover:''' by [[Skan Srisuwan]].
* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
* '''TopShelfComic Cover B:''' by Livio Ramondelli.
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover A:''' by [[John Giang]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover B:''' by [[Mel Milton]].
* '''High Horse Comics / Heavy Mental / Joey from Pico Cover:''' by [[Juan Gedeon]] and [[Carlos Cabrera]].

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File:Transformers 2023 12 Cover E.jpg|
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File:Transformers 2023 12 TopShelfComic Cover B.jpg|
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===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 13]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270 
** Collects issues #7–12 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe Special 2024]]''.
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==External links==

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Transformers (2023) issue 12

2025-01-21T01:48:19Z

Hammerspear: /* Quotes */

{{Comicstory
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|prev=Transformers (2023) issue 11
|next=Transformers (2023) issue 13
|image=Transformers 2023 12 Cover A.jpg
|caption=
|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[September 11]], [[2024]]
|coverdate=September 2024
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=[[Jorge Corona]]
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editor=[[Ben Abernathy]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''Optimus Prime faces a choice. And he makes one.'''

==Synopsis==
On the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] watches as the [[Decepticon]]s surround the [[Autobot]]s. Realizing she needs to help them, she gets in her van and drives through the [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] generated portal, ramming a [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]-wielding [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and saving [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]. Carly apologizes for not being there when Cliff needed her, but their heartwarming reunion is cut short by [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] smashing her van. Cliffjumper manages to rescue Carly but is flung by Devastator through the portal to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], crashing into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] uses this opportunity to rally the rest of the Autobots against Devastator, blasting him until he falls and crushes Shockwave's energon harvester. This disconnects the [[space bridge]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] reports to Optimus that Cybertron is returning to its original place. While the portal is still active, Shockwave retreats to summon reinforcements, but Optimus chases after him to stop the Decepticon leader and rescue Cliffjumper.

[[File:TF2023 no.12 - Elita Pleads with Optimus.jpg|200px|thumb|left|I know this is a serious moment and all, but goddamn is Optimus' head small]]

Bursting through the portal, he swiftly and savagely attacks the Combaticons, forcing them to retreat, much to the irritation of Shockwave. Shockwave threatens Cliffjumper as Optimus approaches, but Prime simply blasts his arm off with his [[Ion blaster|ion blaster]]. Dropping his weapon as he continues toward the Decepticon, he decries Shockwave's irreverence for life, savagely beating him into the ground and grabbing his cyclopean head. As he does, he once again sees a vision of himself holding the small human baby... before the vision changes to a nightmarish version, his hands as claws and the baby surrounded by wire. The vision overtakes Prime and he crushes Shockwave's head with his bare hands. As he regains his senses, he is horrified at what he's done, but [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] is happy to see that he's regained his ruthlessness.

With Cybertron returning to its proper place in the galaxy, Optimus picks up Cliffjumper and prepares to head back to Earth, but they are halted by Elita blowing up the portal. She tells Optimus that the Autobots need him here on Cybertron, and that with the [[Energon]] Shockwave collected with the harvester, they can use it to strike back against the Decepticons and revive their planet. Optimus refuses to use Energon taken from the life and resources on Earth and activates the charges to destroy the harvester, but nothing happens. Elita reveals she never set the charges; Earth has so much to give to Cybertron. This could save their world! But Optimus can't allow that. He won't save his world with the blood of another. He aims his fusion cannon at the Energon. Elita pleads with him, saying that they need him. He apologizes to her and fires.

The Energon explodes, creating a blast that severs the connection between the Energon harvesters, closing the portal and blasting off a huge chunk of Cybertron, which begins falling into the Earth's atmosphere… along with Optimus Prime. As he begins to burn upon reentry, he wonders if he's about to die and marvels at Earth's beauty. His sentiment is shared by [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]], rocketing up to Prime on his rocket surfboard. He grabs the Autobot leader's hand and the pair shred down to the surface. Optimus looks in horror at what he's done as the piece of Cybertron falls into the ocean.
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (2)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (3)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (5)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (16)

|c2=
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (1)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (7)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (8)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (10)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (11)
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (13)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (14)
* [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] (15)

|c3=
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (6)
}}

==Quotes==
"When are all you gonna learn?! I am here to stay and to fight!" 
::—'''Carly''' using her van to battle the Decepticons.
"Is this all you do, Shockwave??? Ratchet! Magnus? '''LIFE??? ALL YOU DO IS TAKE AWAY WHAT IS GOOD!'''"
:—'''Optimus''' confronts Shockwave

"Welcome back to the war, Optimus Prime. I finally see your old self returning."
:—'''Elita''', after watching Optimus gouge out Shockwave's eye.

"Earth needs me. Earth needs us." 
"Please! Your people need you!!! I need you!!!" 
"I'm sorry, Elita." 
"DON'T ABANDON US AGAIN!!!"
:—'''Optimus''' and '''Elita'''

"You chose... You chose...Earth over us." 
'''Elita''', horrified by the choice of Optimus Prime.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Carly and Cliffjumper's relationship had been on the rocks since Cliffjumper chose not to execute [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|issue #6]].
* Cybertron's energon shortage was first made known back in ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 4|#4]], and expanded upon in [[Transformers (2023) issue 7|issue #7]].
* Optimus' prioritizing the needs of Earth above the Autobots' own has been a recurring theme in this series, first appearing in [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|issue #2]].
* Shockwave had been portrayed as startlingly, uncharacteristically emotional in issues [[Transformers (2023) issue 9|#9]] and [[Transformers (2023) issue 11|#11]]. Perhaps getting his head pulverized into tinfoil will be used to explain a switch to his more "expected" behavior.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Elita One's motorcycle alt-mode is based on that of her ''[[Transformers One (film)|Transformers One]]'' counterpart.

===Covers===
{{comicstub|11/13 covers documented}}
* '''Cover A:''' by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Karen S. Darboe]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' by [[Chris Stevens]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Optimus & Elita, by [[Cory Walker]].
* '''The Comic Mint Cover:''' by [[Skan Srisuwan]].
* '''TopShelfComic Cover A:''' by [[Livio Ramondelli]].
* '''TopShelfComic Cover B:''' by Livio Ramondelli.
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover A:''' by [[John Giang]].
* '''Big Time Collectibles Cover B:''' by [[Mel Milton]].
* '''High Horse Comics / Heavy Mental / Joey from Pico Cover:''' by [[Juan Gedeon]] and [[Carlos Cabrera]].

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 12 Cover A.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Cover C.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Cover D.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Cover E.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 The Comic Mint Cover.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 TopShelfComic Cover A.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 TopShelfComic Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Big Time Collectibles Cover A.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Big Time Collectibles Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 12 Juan Gedeon Cover.jpg|
</gallery>

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===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' ([[November 13]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534345272 / ISBN 978-1534345270 
** Collects issues #7–12 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe Special 2024]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V2.jpg|'''''Volume 2: Transport to Oblivion''''' – cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer
</gallery>

==External links==

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Ryan Ottley

2025-01-20T20:13:34Z

Hammerspear: Created page with "'''Ryan Ottley''' (born ??) is a American Comic Book Artist and Writer, he worked alongside Robert Kirkman on Invincible, and worked with Marvel Comics on Spiderman. Ryan ..."

'''Ryan Ottley''' (born ??) is a American Comic Book Artist and Writer, he worked alongside [[Robert Kirkman]] on Invincible, and worked with Marvel Comics on Spiderman. Ryan Ottley had been working with Robert Kirkman on Invincible since 2003, and drew most of the artwork, and is currently drawing for the Battle Beast series. In an interview of how got into comic book art, he was let go of a job for warehouse job on medical supplies, and decided to now return back into comic books. Ryan drew most of the characters, and the best stories in Invincible like, Invincible vs Omni-Man, The Invincible War, Viltrumite War, and many others.

== Comic Book Art ==
*''[[Energon Universe Special 2024]]''

Cliffjumper (G1)

2025-01-20T19:52:16Z

Hammerspear:

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{{disambig3|Cliffjumper}}
{{suite}}
:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Cliffjumperg1.jpg|upright=2|thumb|He's got a piece of paper that he claims contains a list of 200 known traitors.]]
Nobody hates Decepticons more than '''Cliffjumper'''. He's always ready to charge into battle, a gung-ho little hero who'll take on any threat with a cry of "Lemme at 'em!" He's daring, dedicated, and determined, and takes the business of fighting evil seriously, but he's not a patient 'bot; he'll often act without thinking, shooting first and asking questions later, or picking fights that he really can't hope to win. He's even been known to blow out his own tires by speeding into action too quickly!

Cliffjumper doesn't ''dislike'' Earth, but any concern he has for it comes in a distant second to taking down a 'Con, and that means he'll often cause damage to the surrounding area in battle without really thinking about it, which in turn leads to lectures from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. But that's far from the worst disagreement he's been known to have with his fellow Autobots: his hatred for the Decepticons is so great that, if he gets the sense one of his team-mates isn't fully committed to the Autobot cause, he'll be quick to point an accusing finger and even cry "traitor!", as [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] has found out more than once.

Cliffjumper's special weapon is his [[glass gas]], which embrittles metals on contact so that they shatter like glass.

{{quote|Look at Megatron. I'm gonna blast that smile off his faceplate.|Cliffjumper, raring to go|"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Cliffjumper starscream thundercracker the transformers.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Cliffjumper was a part of the crew on board the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while clearing an asteroid field in the path of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon reviving in [[1984]], Cliffjumper was chosen as part of the first field expedition into the world under [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]]'s command. Their simple recon mission to a [[Community Drive-In|drive-in movie theatre]] quickly turned into a battle when the Decepticons arrived. Cliffjumper acquitted himself well in combat, single-handedly driving off [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Thundercracker]] with his glass gas. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}} [[Ravage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ravage]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] reviewed this battle when they learned of the existence of [[human]]s. {{storylink|Power Play!}}

Later, Cliffjumper joined [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] on the mission to rescue their human friend [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] from the Decepticons' [[Fortress Sinister|fortress]]. Unfortunately, the human military got in the way, distracting Cliffjumper and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] long enough for [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]'s [[Earthquake (event)|earthquakes]] to throw them for a loop. {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}} Whether because of this or just a general lack of fuel, Cliffjumper was unable to stand up and fight against the Decepticons in the next battle at the Ark. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} He was deactivated and strung up from the ceiling when [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] subsequently occupied the Ark, {{storylink|The New Order}} on full display for [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] to see when he managed to infiltrate the now Decepticon-controlled ship. Ratchet managed to reclaim the Ark for the crew, {{storylink|Warrior School!}} and Cliffjumper and most of the other Autobots were quickly repaired and restored to operational status. {{storylink|DIS-Integrated Circuits!}} However, the head of Optimus Prime was still missing and during an attempt to retrieve it an impostor head took control of Prime's body, firing on Cliffjumper. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

[[File:Cliffjumperuk.jpg|thumb|Don't ask, don't tell, don't laugh.]]
''Presumably repaired, Cliffjumper was at the Ark when the Autobots came under attack from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]], who was under the control of the human [[Peter Anthony Morris|Professor Morris]].'' {{storylink|The Icarus Theory}} ''Consequently, he participated in the Dinobot Hunt, forming the "A-Team" along with [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]. Although they found [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] in the swamps of [[Littlewood]], [[California]], all three were immediately thereafter ambushed and shot by Soundwave and the Decepticons. Held captive aboard their own booby-trapped [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] in [[Doonstown]] while [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and Sludge rampaged outside, they were ultimately rescued by [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]].'' {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt!}}

Shortly after [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] joined the Autobots, Cliffjumper was lying on a slab in Ratchet's repair bay. Although Ratchet vowed to try and help the wounded Autobots, he was not optimistic about being able to revive all of them. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

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Presumably repaired, Cliffjumper was present when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Serpentor]] forged an alliance between [[Cobra]] and the Autobots against the Decepticons. Shortly afterwards, [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] joined them as well. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}}

Much later, he was one of the observers to Blaster and Grimlock's battle for Autobot leadership on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. How he fared in the following [[Decepticon]] attack is unknown, but he was not seen again in the present day. {{storylink|Totaled!}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
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In one future timeline, Cliffjumper was serving alongside Optimus Prime on one of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Moonbase One|moons]]. Lacking the [[energon cube]]s to power a full-scale assault on the Decepticon-controlled planet, they sent [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] and a team of Autobots to make a run to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] on Earth to get some. {{storylink|The Planet-Eater!}} Not long afterwards, a "[[Unicron/Generation 1|gi-normous, weird-lookin' planet]]" showed up and consumed the moon, along with [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]] and Cliffjumper's escape craft. {{storylink|Judgment Day!}}

After surviving the destruction of Moonbase One, Cliffjumper had returned to the Autobot combat movement on Cybertron by [[2007]]. He joined [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] in a concerted effort to surprise a [[Airborne hunter squad|group of Decepticon skyraiders]], using [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] as bait to draw them in close for a crossfire. {{storylink|Wanted: Galvatron — Dead or Alive!}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:CrossingOver3-CliffjumperSkyfall.jpg|thumb|right|200px|You have no idea.]]

Cliffjumper suffered severe damage during [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]'s infamous [[Underbase]] rampage; lacking the resources on Earth to repair him, the Autobots shipped his body to Cybertron, where he languished on life support for fifteen years until he could be repaired. When he first woke up, however, he immediately flatlined again after learning that the war had ended without him. Consoled by the idea that some Decepticons were still left in the universe, Cliffjumper was sadly too late to join [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s crew on the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'', so when reports of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s return reached Cybertron, Cliffjumper was the first to join Optimus Prime in returning to Earth to vanquish him. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 17|Cliffjumper's profile in Club magazine #17}}

On Earth, the Autobots encountered a dimension-hopping [[Velocitron]]ian named [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] shortly after he and the Decepticon [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]] arrived in their universe. Cliffjumper came with them when they travelled south to locate a mysterious energy signature that resonated on the same wavelength as Skyfall's own emanations, but Cliffjumper, who pointed out that Skyfall freely associated with a Decepticon, remained distrustful of the pair. As it turned out, Cliffjumper and Skyfall were the only two small enough to fit through the crevice that would lead them to the source of the anomalous readings; while battle raged overhead, [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] triggered a cave-in that sent Landquake toppling into the caverns below. Eager for the chance to scrap a Decepticon, Cliffjumper gleefully leveled his pistol at Landquake as Skyfall tried to stop him. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}} Protecting a 'Con was all the proof Cliffjumper needed to turn on Skyfall too, but another cave-in sent the robots tumbling deeper underground before anyone could get shot. A falling boulder crushed Cliffjumper's leg, but that didn't stop him from trying to blast the other two from where he lay on the ground. However, his shot disturbed the pool of [[Rarified Energon]] they landed next to and awakened a curiously-similar robot known as [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]]. Using his own unique abilities, the pacifistic Breakaway healed Cliffjumper's leg in moments just by laying hands on him. As the Decepticon Cassettes arrived in search of the energon, Cliffjumper and the others drove them back while retreating further into the caverns. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 4}}

Allowing a temporary cease fire due to the strangeness of the situation, Cliffjumper started looking for a way to protect the Rarified Energon from the Decepticons up above. Skyfall accidentally triggered a secret passage, though, and he, Landquake and Breakaway felt compelled to respond to the voice of the "[[Caretaker]]" emanating from the passage, who claimed to speak for [[Primus]] himself. Cliffjumper felt the "purity" of the place as well; although his basic nature still warned him it could all be a trap, he eventually agreed to follow them after first setting a booby tap to deter any pursuers. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 5}} The Caretaker spoke to Skyfall, Landquake and Breakaway about the greater destiny that awaited elsewhere in the [[multiverse]], and beckoned them to pass through the dimensional barriers to the next leg of their journey. Skyfall balked at the idea more than the others, but ultimately he and Cliffjumper passed through the dimensional space bridge together. Meanwhile, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] arrived at the Rarified Energon pool and set off the laser-trip wire Cliffjumper had left behind, detonating the entrance and burying the chambers behind them. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 6}}

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While Skyfall, Landquake, and Breakaway arrived in [[Axiom Nexus]], Cliffjumper wound up in a [[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|mirror dimension of evil Autobots and heroic Decepticons]]; as [[Cliffjumper (SG)|this reality's original Cliffjumper]] had died some time ago, [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], mistaking this Cliffjumper for his own, brought him to [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. Unaware of the backwards nature of this universe, the sight of Optimus executing [[Rumble (SG)|Rumble]] disgusted Cliffjumper, and when he protested Optimus shot him and had him dumped in the deadly [[Rad Zone]]. Fortunately, however, the heroic Decepticons discovered his broken body and brought him back to their base. A number of physiological anomalies, including the presence of a positively-charged [[spark]] instead of an "ember", convinced them that he was not ''their'' Cliffjumper. Although Cliffjumper assumed the worst when he came to and tried to escape, [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] and [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] explained the nature of their universe and requested Cliffjumper's assistance in foiling Optimus's plan to launch the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' and invade [[Earth]].

Although Cliffjumper was confused to learn that the 'bots of this universe did not believe in [[Primus]], he and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] nevertheless devised a plan to duplicate Cliffjumper's [[glass gas]] to weaken the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch platform and render it vulnerable to conventional weaponry. While [[Razorclaw (SG)|Razorclaw]] and [[Rampage (SG)|Rampage]] dispatched the Autobot guards, and Starscream, [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]], and [[Whisper (SG)|Whisper]] dropped the "glass gas bombs" on the ''Ark'', Cliffjumper and the others attacked the launch platform. However, their weapons failed to destroy the platform, resulting in an all-out brawl between the two sides. When Optimus spotted Cliffjumper, he attempted to destroy the "traitor", but Megatron took the hit instead, and this selfless act spurred Cliffjumper to destroy the launch platform. The triumphant Decepticons retreated, and Cliffjumper, his loyalties assured for the time being, left with them. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

[[File:Cliffjumper&SGGoryu Dungeons&Dinobots.jpg|thumb|right|200px|There's always a bigger fish...]]

Some time later, Cliffjumper helped the Decepticons battle the Autobots for control of the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel dump by firing large amounts of both artillery and insults at Optimus Prime, although his enthusiasm disturbed Starscream and Megatron. When [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] called in the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]], Cliffjumper helped the Squad force the Autobots into a retreat before [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]] and his army of [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobots]] attacked. When the Dinobots turned on each other and scattered across Cybertron, Megatron ordered Cliffjumper and a number of other Decepticons to capture them so that they could be reprogrammed into Decepticons. He and Sideswipe located and subdued [[Slugfest (SG)|Slugfest]], only for the hulking [[Goryu (SG)|Goryu]] to come to Slugfest's aid. Cliffjumper jumped onto and rode Goryu as he chased after Sideswipe, and eventually tricked Goryu into knocking himself out. The two then noticed [[Huffer (SG)|Huffer]] on the horizon and cornered him; after Sideswipe "convinced" Huffer to admit what he was up to by warning that Cliffjumper was insane because he believed in Primus, the pair used his information to track [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]] to an old bunker, the place where this universe's Cliffjumper had died. While the two examined hieroglyphics just inside the bunker's entrance, a booming voice ordered them to get out. The two were more than willing to comply, but found they couldn't, as the tunnels around them had changed; with no way out, the pair continued heading deeper into the planet's surface and encountered several traps, one of which injured Cliffjumper's leg.

Later, the two met up with Rodimus and [[Blurr (SG)|Blurr]]. Cliffjumper and Rodimus tumbled into a hidden passage; despite activating another trap, Rodimus deactivated the trap before it could crush them by yanking out and using the spear that had become embedded in Cliffjumper's leg earlier. Their trek led them into the [[Omega Terminus]]'s central chamber, but although Rodimus enthused at the prospect of animating an army from the robot corpses around them, Cliffjumper had no interest in an alliance. After using mirror-universe [[scraplet]]s to heal his damaged leg, the two met back up with Blurr and Sideswipe on a narrow bridge overlooking a deep chasm. Rodimus tried again to recruit the others into a new team of [[Wreckers]], but was interrupted by the arrival of Grimlock, who explained he had been guided there by a strange voice that didn't want the others there. The Omega Terminus started spinning and shot a bolt of energy at Grimlock, giving him an [[spark|ember]] and the ability to [[transformation|transform]]. When Cliffjumper challenged him, the Omega Terminus itself attacked by reanimating four corpses, including [[Drench (SG)|Drench]] and the other Cliffjumper. In the ensuing fight, Cliffjumper came up with the idea of destroying the [[zombie]]s using scraplets, who promptly reduced them to dust. Although Grimlock swept the quartet off a ledge, managed to distract Grimlock enough for Cliffjumper and Sideswipe to knock the evil Dinobot off the cliff; when they pulled themselves back up, Omega Terminus again ordered them to leave, which they promptly did.
A short time later, Megatron asked Sideswipe and Cliffjumper if the Dinocons' recently discovered transformation ability had something to do with their recent adventure, but they found they couldn't recall exactly what had happened while underground. {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

[[File:SGDemolishorHeatwaveCliffjumper DoOver.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Are you my "second Ego"? What a nasty sight!]]

The Decepticons launched their next major offensive when it became clear that Optimus planned to rebuild the ''Ark'' for a second launch before Cybertron drifted into the [[Plait Expanse]]. Although Cliffjumper briefly despaired, thinking that his hard work had been for nothing, Megatron reassured him that the delay had given the Autobots enough time to build the ''[[Nemesis (SG)|Nemesis]]'', a ship that could pursue the evil Autobots offworld. Owing to his prior familiarity with [[Earth]], Megatron put Cliffjumper in charge of screening volunteers to crew the ''Nemesis'', but discovered that not all the Decepticons who volunteered, including [[Demolishor (SG)|Demolishor]] and [[Heatwave (Timelines)|Heatwave]], corresponded to Decepticons from his native timeline. Later, when the Decepticons received word that [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] had kidnapped Megatron, Starscream wanted to mount a full raid. Cliffjumper reminded him that prepping the ''Nemesis'' for launch should be their top priority. Indeed, the Decepticons failed to rescue Megatron in time; with both Megatron and Optimus stranded on Cybertron, Starscream took command and launched the ''Nemesis'' moments before the planet entered the outer reaches of the Plait Nebula.

Although the Decepticons caught up with the Autobots, a human-built [[fusion bomb]] interrupted the firefight between the two ships. Heatwave's ability to "talk" with their damaged ship amazed him, but as their damaged ship spiralled towards the planet, the majority of Decepticons boarded escape pods and fled, while Cliffjumper volunteered to stay behind with Starscream to steer their disabled ship away from any major population centers. {{storylink|Do Over}}

Cliffjumper and Starscream survived the crash intact, and were found by Heatwave, Soundwave, [[Frenzy (SG)|Frenzy]], [[Ravage (SG)|Ravage]], and [[Henri Arkeville|some]] [[Will Hayes|humans]] [[Rick Ottman|who had discovered]] [[Sephie Beller|the ''Nemesis'']]. As they all discussed their current situation, Cliffjumper was suspicious of the humans--especially Arkeville, who bothered him for some reason he couldn't place. The idea that Cliffjumper came from another reality fascinated Arkeville; when Cliffjumper asked what happened to this Earth's [[California]], he learned that this iteration of Earth had experienced [[World War III]] in the 1980s. Starscream figured that the Autobots had perished in the crash, but Cliffjumper wasn't sure, and sent him out with the other survivors to look for fallen Decepticon escape pods. Cliffjumper found [[Crasher (SG)|Crasher]]'s [[stasis pod]] in [[Bay Demolition|a junkyard]], he booted her back online, but became flustered when part of their conversation afterwards involved him trying to explain his unfamiliarity with [[female Transformer]]s.

When the Autobots made themselves known by hijacking the recently-launched [[Global Orbiting Defense Satellite]] and holding the Earth hostage, Cliffjumper helped plan the liberation of the [[Burpleson Air Force Base|military base]] the Autobots had captured. After Heatwave used his unusual talents to turn the Autobot's own stolen satellite against the base and destroy it, Cliffjumper comforted the larger mech, who was mournful that he had to also destroy the transmitter. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

After rescuing [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] from the Autobots and their new [[Space bridge|Stellar spanner]], Cliffjumper wondered why Blitzwing hadn't been captured or killed after they incapacitated him. Blitzwing revealed that he had fused with an [[oPod]] and disrupted them with its signal, and Cliffjumper found Arkeville's comparison to human bodies being able to make bone out of coral to be creepy. As Blitzwing's new disruptive signal ability eventually spread from the Autobots' emergency frequency to the Decepticons', Cliffjumper was irritated that his normal-universe Autobot emergency frequency just happened to be the same as the Decepticons' in this universe. Starscream suggested everyone but Soundwave (who was unaffected) going into emergency [[stasis lock]] to protect them from being damaged by the signal while their human friends protected them until Soundwave could find Blitzwing and cure his broadcasting; although Cliffjumper was paranoid about both ideas, his concerns were overruled. When Soundwave was successful and everything went back to normal, Cliffjumper was also glad that they could now build their own Stellar Spanner with the schematics Blitzwing had stolen. {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}

Once the Decepticons got their Stellar Spanner working, they were joined on Earth by [[Shockwave (SG)|Shockwave]], whom Cliffjumper was surprised to learn was interested in hearing more about [[Primus]]. Cliffjumper attended an unveiling ceremony with the other Decepticons as [[R.J. Blackrock]] presented his new [[Mega-Rig]], and got an opportunity to fight the Autobots when they attacked it. When Sephie Beller had herself augmented with Cybertronian technology, Cliffjumper announced he had seen this [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|happen before]] and they needed to stick Sephie in cryo so they could work on a cure. She went off to fight the Autobots on her own, and Cliffjumper stopped Rick from going after her, suggesting they build a [[Nebulan]]-esque exosuit for the boy first.
A team of Decepticons, plus Cliffjumper, went to try and help Sephie, but instead found themselves captured by the Autobots. Bound, they only avoided being terminated when Blackrock arrived in his [[Centurion (SG)|Centurion]] battle mech and started attacking the Autobots. Unfortunately Blackrock also regarded the Decepticons as viable targets, and Cliffjumper's leg was damaged by stray fire. Sephie freed Cliffjumper, knowing he would feel compelled to unchain his comrades rather than stop her from going after Blackrock. He was forced to concede and began releasing Starscream. Sephie, meanwhile, put the Centurion into overload and flew it a safe distance, saving Cliffjumper and the Decepticons. Back at base, he apologized for doubting her and said she would have a place on the Decepticon team if she wanted it, though she turned it down. {{storylink|Transhuman}}

Months later, Cliffjumper was present at the Decepticon base when Landquake, Breakaway, [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]], and [[Aquarius (SG)|Aquarius]] arrived with Skyfall's corpse. He said that, though he never thought he'd say such to a Decepticon, he was glad to see Landquake, and the feeling seemed to be mutual. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 4}}
After Landquake and his gestalt members were reborn into [[Nexus Prime]], Nexus offered to take Cliffjumper along on the next leg of his interdimensional journey, but Cliffjumper decided to stay and continue fighting the evil Optimus Prime instead. He bid the Landquake and Skyfall parts of Nexus Prime goodbye as the gestalt stepped through the Decepticons' Stellar Spanner. {{storylink|Reunification: Part 6}} {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

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Cliffjumper had no love for traitors, and he fumed at the idea of Megatron's intended assassin, [[Cyclonus (SG)|Cyclonus]], being pardoned by the newly reborn Galvatron. When Cyclonus brought the ''[[Annex]]'' on a supply mission to Earth, Cliffjumper insisted on keeping the 'Con in his sights at all times. {{storylink|Coalescence}} At some point, Cliffjumper learned of the ultimate fate of the [[Underbase]]-linked 'bots Demolishor and [[Side Burn (SG)|Side Burn]]. {{storylink|Falling into Place}}

When Cliffjumper's home universe was invaded by evil Autobots, he and Galvatron sent a squad of heroic Decepticons to back up Cliffjumper's comrades. Unfortunately, his universe was destroyed thanks to a relic of the Thirteen, the [[Terminus Blade]]. Only the Earth and the humans and Transformers living on it at the time were saved, transported into a dual orbit around negative-Cybertron. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}

As the [[DBN|Decepticon Broadcasting Network]] sought a statement from the heroic Autobot refugees, Cliffjumper made the pushy reporter [[Punch (SG)|Counterpunch]] back the scrap off. {{storylink|Solar Requiem}}

Cliffjumper caught the GoBots' [[Interdimensional Exploration Team]] outside the Ironworks after a conflict with the evil Autobot, [[Stepper (SG)|Stepper]]. {{storylink|High Noon (SG)|High Noon}} He reluctantly brought them inside for conference with Metalhawk after the insistence of the Autobot leader. The GoBots explained that their universe was decaying due to an inter-dimensional transference effect between this universe and theirs. After Wheeljack confirmed their idea that Rarified Energon could be used to reverse the process if a powerful enough supercomputer monitored the process, Cliffjumper proposed they use the [[Caretaker]] node he once encountered. {{storylink|Journey's Eve}} By the time [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]] and a team of late-coming positive-Autobots arrived on negative-Cybertron, Cliffjumper was tired of explaining the negative polarity universe to newcomers, and just provided them the "Cliff's Notes" version on a data pack. {{storylink|Falling into Place}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Casey Kasem]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese)|[[Gregg Berger]] (English, "[[Transformers 40th Anniversary Event]]"), [[Liu Qin]] (Chinese), [[Carlos Nieto]] (Latin-American Spanish), [[Juan Cuadra]] (Latin American Spanish, ''Transformers: The Movie''), [[Peter Bertram]] (German, "Transport to Oblivion" and "The Autobot Run"), [[Gerd Wiedenhofen]] (German, "The Autobot Run"), [[Ulrich Frank]] (German, ''The Movie'' TV dub, ''Generation 2''), [[Frank Muth]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "S.O.S. Dinobots"), [[Ulf-Jürgen Wagner]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Starscreams Brigade"), [[Thomas Albus]] (German, ''Generation 2'', "Transport to Oblivion" and "Roll for It"), [[Albert Augier]] (European French), [[Edgar Givry]] (European French, "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2", "Roll for It", "The Ultimate Doom", "Traitor" and "Enter the Nightbird"), [[Olivier Destrez]] (European French, "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1" and "Transport to Oblivion"), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "The Autobot Run" and "Starscream's Brigade"), [[Francis Lax]] (European French, "S.O.S. Dinobots"), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French, "The Immobilizer"), [[Jacques Ferrière]] & [[Pierre Trabaud]] (European French, "A Prime Problem"), [[José Luccioni]] (French, ''The Movie''), [[Stefano Onofri]] (Italian, ''40th Anniversary Event'' dub), [[Ionei Silva]] (Portuguese), [[Garcia Neto]] (Portuguese, "Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1", "The Movie" TV dub) [[Wellington Lima]] (Portuguese, "The Movie" Fox Kids dub)}}

[[File:Cliffgun.JPG|upright=1.4|thumb|left|"Where do you keep that giant cannon, Cliffjumper?!" "None of your damn business, Hound."]]

Cliffjumper was a part of the crew on board the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago during a search for new energy sources. His [[alternate mode]] was reformatted into an oddly-proportioned Porsche 924 Turbo.

When the Autobots awakened from their four million-year slumber, Cliffjumper was eager for action. He volunteered to tag along on [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]'s recon mission to scout out Decepticons because he was itching to "boot some Decepticon right in his [[Anatomic euphemism#Turbocharger|turbocharger]]". Though [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s orders were only to find the Decepticons, Cliffjumper brashly tried to engage the enemy once Hound sniffed them out.

Cliffjumper missed his shot, and the Decepticons dispatched [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] to chase off the Autobot eavesdroppers. Hound got pasted by Laserbeak's laser blasts and ended up requiring extensive repair from Autobot medic [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] after being pulled out of a ditch by [[Hauler]]. It worked out in the end, though, since Cliffjumper was remorseful for having acted without thinking, and Hound didn't hold a grudge anyway. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

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Cliffjumper was among the Autobots that stormed [[Sherman Dam]] to fight off the Decepticons. During the siege, Cliffjumper charged at [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] and was easily overpowered until [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] came to his aid. Cliffjumper complimented his pacifist friend on his fighting skills. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 2}} Later, when Optimus Prime was injured in an explosion at the [[ruby crystal mines of Burma]], Cliffjumper cheered his leader on as Prime tried to recover from his injuries. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

Cliffjumper mistook [[Decepticon-shaped rock|a rock formation]] for a Decepticon and fired at it, nearly smooshing [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] and Optimus Prime in the resulting avalanche. Embarrassed, the little hothead admitted his mistake and apologized, while Ironhide scoffed at the notion that the Decepticons were still on Earth. But the Decepticons ''were'' still on Earth, and they took over a human power station. Alerted to the attack by a citywide blackout, Cliffjumper and the Autobots responded. Cliffjumper immediately confronted [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] and declared he'd "take care" of the Decepticon leader. Megatron swatted him away like a fly. Cliffjumper obviously didn't learn his lesson, since he took on [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] only moments later, with similar results. {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion}}

At a hydroelectric power plant, Cliffjumper and the Autobots interfered with the Decepticons' attempt to fill their energon cubes. With most of their supply damaged in the fight, the Decepticons were forced to retreat having gained little additional energy. {{storylink|Roll for It}} Cliffjumper was among the Autobots who looked on as Ratchet attempted to repair Optimus Prime after a severe battle. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

[[File:FireintheSky Cliffjumper vs Ravage.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.34|Ravage heartily disapproves of Cliffjumper's operatic solo.]]

During a mission to the Arctic to stop the Decepticons, Cliffjumper was the first to hear [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] calling for help after the father-and-son team were trapped on an ice floe. Before the Autobots could get to them, the humans were scooped up by [[Jetfire (G1)|Skyfire]], who was a bit confused about which faction was good or evil. When Cliffjumper and Ironhide made moves to rescue the pair, Optimus Prime stopped them, fearing the humans would be hurt. Opting for an underground rescue, Cliffjumper joined Prime, [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] in an ice cave and was the first to discover the humans in an icy prison. After, as the Autobots tried to find Ironhide's team, Cliffjumper pointedly defied Prime's order to stick to a search pattern and ran on ahead. He was promptly tackled by [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]], and Optimus had to rescue him. The Autobots regrouped while Ratchet tried to repair Skyfire after an attack by Starscream. When Cliffjumper questioned the wisdom of repairing the large Decepticon, Hound and Ratchet explained that Skyfire had tried to help them. {{storylink|Fire in the Sky}}

[[File:TUD1 Cliffjumper depth gauge.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|Are you picking up a signal, or just happy to see me?]]
After the construction of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], Cliffjumper was present for the unveiling, and found himself being battered by the new creations as they ran wild. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}} He also took part in the mission in [[Peru]] to stop Megatron from using the [[Crystal of Power]] as an energy source for a cannon. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (episode)|Fire on the Mountain}} After Sparkplug was kidnapped by Laserbeak, Cliffjumper, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] burrowed under [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Earth)|Decepticon HQ]]. Cliffjumper used his glass gas to make a hole in the underside of the base, so the three Autobots could retrieve Sparkplug and hightail it back to Autobot Headquarters. Unfortunately the Decepticons had already planted a [[hypno-chip]] on Sparkplug, and during the next Decepticon attack, Cliffjumper and the other Autobots discovered that their weapons had been sabotaged. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}}

When the Autobots caught up with Megatron, who was preparing to take energy back to Cybertron — energy collected as a result of Cybertron being pulled into Earth's orbit by the [[space bridge]] — Cliffjumper was raring to exact some payback, but Optimus restrained him as they couldn't risk injuring the hypno-chipped humans. Once the humans were safely out of the way, the Autobots attacked, though Ironhide had to remind Cliffjumper to conserve some ammo for later in the fight. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}} Some time later, Cliffjumper congratulated [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] for getting [[Teletraan I]] repaired (again!), only for the computer to detect the Decepticons on the move. The Autobots started the pursuit and, after a brief stop in a quicksand trap, reached [[Doctor Arkeville]]'s secret lab, where Starscream had rigged the [[Exponential Generator]] to explode. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}}

[[File:ChangingGears Cliffjumper hits forcefield.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left]]

When Ironhide detected Megatron inbound to Autobot Headquarters, Cliffjumper blasted the Decepticon with glass gas, but Megatron merely shrugged it off. Megatron challenged Prime to one-on-one combat and, despite Cliffjumper's misgivings, Prime accepted. Cliffjumper turned out with the rest of the Autobots to spectate, and was horrified when Optimus lost. When they returned to Headquarters, a quick scan by Teletraan I revealed the truth — Megatron had cheated. The Autobots subsequently blasted the Decepticons into a lava-filled crevasse. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}} After the Decepticons began using a [[Solar Needle]] to tap into the Sun, the Earth became unstable. Cliffjumper was saved from a falling boulder by Ironhide. The Autobots drove to [[Africa]] where they discovered that the needle was protected by an energy field. Despite the others' protests, Cliffjumper flung himself into the force field, shorting it out. He recovered a short time later in the jungle nearby, and rejoined the fight which eventually resulted in the destruction of the Solar Needle and rescue of [[Gears (G1)|Gears]]. {{storylink|Changing Gears}}

[[File:Traitorcjaccusesmirage.jpg|upright=1.5|thumb|right|"J'accuse!"]]

Soon afterward, Cliffjumper made a very public display of his paranoia by accusing fellow Autobot and reluctant soldier [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] of being a traitor on some very flimsy evidence, much to the (correct) disbelief of the other Autobots. He kept up his rhetoric even after Optimus Prime ordered him to can it. So determined was he to prove his theory true that he followed Mirage when the latter returned to the Decepticon power station to sow seeds of discontent within the Decepticon ranks. Fortunately, in the end, it was proven that Mirage was a loyal Autobot all along, and Cliffjumper fell across Mirage's body, asking Ratchet to fix him for not trusting a comrade. This prompted a rather awkward laugh from the other Autobots present. {{storylink|Traitor (episode)|Traitor}}

Cliffjumper was the first to ask what the [[Wheeljack Instant Immobilizer|Immobilizer]] did as Wheeljack prepared a demonstration. Unfortunately the test was aborted when Ironhide mistook the holographic Laserbeak for the real thing. The second demonstration didn't go much better, resulting in Wheeljack himself being immobilizer, and the Decepticons stealing the device. Gears and Cliffjumper loaded Wheeljack into Ratchet for the return trip to Headquarters, and were both among the Autobots who later attempted to get the Immobilizer back. {{storylink|The Immobilizer}} Cliffjumper took part in an Autobot charity event, racing and participating in stunts. The Decepticons took the opportunity to test out their [[Transfixatron]] on the Autobots, locking them all in their vehicle modes before forcing them to drive to a ghost town. A small group of Autobots along with [[Chip Chase]] and Spike, came to the rescue, using a grenade to undo the transformation lock. Though the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] formed [[Devastator (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Devastator]], Cliffjumper immediately attacked the Combiner, and was tossed into a nearby building. He and Wheeljack teamed up to seize the Transfixatron and use it on Devastator, resulting in the Constructicons splitting apart and sending the Decepticons into a retreat. {{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

[[File:EntertheNightbird Cliffjumper glass gas.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Happiness is a warm gun.]]

While the other Autobots were constructing [[detection plate]]s, Cliffjumper ran up to Optimus with the news there was an incoming call from [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist]]. The Autobots ended up guarding [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]], the ninja robot that the doctor had built. During the inevitable Decepticon attack, Cliffjumper lost no time in blasting [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] once all of the humans were safely out of the way. Nightbird was still stolen and sometime later, the reprogrammed ninja broke into Autobot HQ to steal the [[World Energy Chip]]. The Autobots pursued, though Optimus had to restrain Cliffjumper from merely blasting Nightbird, as they'd promised to return her safely to her inventor. Also, Cliffjumper proved the only Autobot who failed to jump up a particular cliff. When they eventually cornered the ninja, Cliffjumper attempted to use his glass gas on her, only for her to plug the nozzle. They eventually did manage to capture her and return her to Dr. Fujiyama. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

[[File:DinobotIsland2 Cliffjumper firing.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|(Bang Bang Shoot Shoot)]]

When the Autobots found a crevasse filled with [[korlonium crystal|glowing crystals]], Cliffjumper was prepared to jump straight in, but Prime cautioned him to take readings first. As it happened, the Decepticons picked that time to attack. The Autobots returned to base following a seemingly victorious battle, but soon discovered a conundrum — they had two identical Optimus Primes. Cliffjumper had the bright idea to decide which one was the real Optimus by holding a race, which unsurprisingly proved inconclusive. {{storylink|A Prime Problem}} The discovery of [[Dinobot Island (G1)|an island full of dinosaurs]] by Bumblebee and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] led Cliffjumper to exclaim that they already had enough problems with Dino''bots''. Wheeljack claimed he'd been teaching Grimlock some finesse, and attempted to prove Cliffjumper wrong by getting [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] to show off. When this turned into the usual Dinobot chaos, Cliffjumper was all too ready to fight them, but Optimus got things under control. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} The Decepticons found Dinobot Island and began draining its energy, which caused freak time portals to open up across the world. A pirate ship that passed through one such portal menaced a small pleasure ship, until Cliffjumper, [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] arrived. Cliffjumper disarmed the pirates before they shoved the ship back through the time portal. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

[[File:MasterBuilders Cliffjumper glass gas gun.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.34|Now it's a different color and comes out of a gun. So? It's sparkly!]]
During a battle with Devastator after the Constructicons helped [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] and [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] build the [[Solar Power Tower]], Cliffjumper fired his glass gas gun at the giant. Devastator merely swept his arm, causing a wind which dissipated the burst of gas. After the battle, Cliffjumper helped dig Grapple and Hoist out of the pile of rubble that their tower had become. {{storylink|The Master Builders (episode)|The Master Builders}} He later took part in an excursion to [[South America]], where Megatron had found the [[Heart of Cybertron]]. Unfortunately they arrived too late — Megatron had installed the crystal in himself. Though Cliffjumper initiated a charge, the Autobots were no match for the powered-up Decepticon leader. They retreated under a smokescreen and limped back to Headquarters. {{storylink|Microbots}}

Cliffjumper took part in an [[Autobot Day]] parade organised by the humans in [[Central City (Earth)|Central City]], paying a visit to City Hall. Things quickly turned sour when a video recording of the Autobots apparently raiding an [[oil rig|oil field]] was played, and the humans turned hostile. The Autobots returned to Headquarters, but while they were still trying to work out what was going on, the mayor turned up to arrest them. Though Cliffjumper was ready to fight, Optimus insisted they comply with the humans' demands. Taken to a sports stadium, the Autobots were put on impromptu trial, which concluded with them being found guilty and sentenced to exile from Earth. They were duly shot into space in a spaceship supplied by [[Shawn Berger]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} On further reflection, Optimus decided he'd made a hasty decision, and Cliffjumper tried to turn the ship around, only to find it was locked on course for the Sun. They escaped the ship in the nick of time, using Trailbreaker's forcefields linked to [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] so they could return to Earth and exact some revenge on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:StarscreamsBrigade Jazz Cliffjumper chained.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2|"Sorry, Mother." "It won't happen again."]]
All of the Autobots, including Cliffjumper, were rendered inoperative by [[Cybertonium]] depletion, until Spike, [[Carly]], and the Dinobots retrieved a fresh supply from Cybertron. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}} Cliffjumper's audio receptors took a pounding when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] decided to retransmit a rock concert over Autobot frequencies. {{storylink|Blaster Blues}} He was also present when the Autobots discovered that Optimus was heading to Cybertron [[Female Autobots|for some reason]], but opted not to join Ironhide's pursuit. {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

Cliffjumper and Jazz attended the opening of an [[Optimus Prime memorial]], resulting in Cliffjumper getting his name mangled by the news reporter covering the event. The memorial was attacked by Starscream and his newly minted [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]]s. As they overwhelmed the two Autobots, Cliffjumper suggested radioing for help, but too late, as they were both captured. Stripped of their [[energy absorber]]s to provide parts for the Combaticons, Jazz and Cliffjumper were chained up at the [[Amalgamated Water and Power Plant]]. The Autobots later rescued them while the Combaticons were occupied fighting [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and the rest of Megatron's forces. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[File:TFTM Cliffjumper countdown.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2|Such are Jazz's hidden political passion...]]

By 2005, the Decepticons had retaken Cybertron, and the Autobots had set up secret bases on Cybertron's moons. Cliffjumper was stationed on [[Moonbase One]] under Optimus Prime's command. He and Jazz stayed behind while Optimus took the Dinobots to reinforce [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], and they were first to spot the approach of [[Unicron]]. Unicron began to devour the moon and, after a hasty communique to Autobot City, the pair tried to escape in a ship. The attempt proved futile, and the ship was dragged back into Unicron's maw. Jazz and Cliffjumper somehow ended up on a conveyor headed for a vat of acid, along with Spike and Bumblebee, but all four of them were saved by Spike's son [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]]. As Unicron began to break apart under the energies released from the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the newly risen Autobot leader, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], led the Autobots on an escape through the massive Transformer's eye. Cliffjumper survived the adventure and Rodimus' subsequent speech, but for [[Casey Kasem#Notes|some reason]] was never seen again. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}
{{note|Cliffjumper’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook "[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages=====
Cliffjumper was a participant in a battle in New York City, early in the Autobot/Decepticon war taking place on Earth. The Autobots were victorious that day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (story page)|Broadcasting on TV! Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
Cliffjumper was among the Autobots who demanded that Optimus Prime talk some sense into the [[Jumpstarter]]s. {{storylink|Jumpstarter Chapter}}

=====Full Throttle Scramble Power!=====
After the Decepticons' latest plan, involving their [[Omega Wave Cannon]], was foiled, Cliffjumper was among the massive Autobot platoon that arrived at the villains base with [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]] to give them a well-deserved pummelling. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}
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=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Cliffjumper was part of the Autobot battalion who battled the Decepticons in space for control of the [[Warp gate|interstellar teleportation system]] known as the ''[[Trigger]]''. During the battle, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] fused with the ''Trigger'', transforming into a massive, monstrous robot form determined to wipe out Autobots and Decepticons. A combination of Optimus Prime and Megatron's power defeated the treacherous Decepticon, but all the Transformers were caught in the backwash of the colossal explosion that resulted, and were left injured and inactive for many months. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====e-HOBBY comics=====
Cliffjumper was among the Autobots gathered on [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] to investigate a string of shipping vessel attacks. They soon learned that the ships were being seized by sea monsters created by the Decepticons in an undersea lab. {{storylink|MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.}} When the first group to investigate (led by an [[Eldedroid]]) went missing, Cliffjumper accompanied Sideswipe and Warpath on a rescue mission. There, they came face to face with the sea monster holding the Elderdroid captive. {{storylink|MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.}}

=====''Alternity''=====
[[File:Alternity cliffjumper boxart.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.2]]
In 2005, thanks to the actions of a space-and-time-traveling being known as [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|the Protector]], a parallel universe was created that branched out of this timeline. In this parallel world, [[universal stream]] designation [[BT World|Primax 903.0 Beta]], technological advancements eventually caused the Autobots to evolve into the cross-dimensional super-race known as the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]]. Cliffjumper, however, declined the offer to become a member of the Alternity, as he could not be bothered dealing the troublesome complexities of hyperdimensional life. Instead, Cliffjumper joined the ranks of the Alternity's elite force of Protectors, taking on a new body of the same model used by Bumblebee's [[auto-avatar]]. {{storylink|Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Alternity|Alternity Cliff profile}} Cliffjumper was assigned the task of aiding in the suppression of the Alternity's arch-enemy, the time-eating god-beast [[Hytherion]], in the distant past, in regions of time beyond the reach of the Alternity themselves.

Learning that the Hytherion's next goal was to consume a galaxy at the moment of its birth 2.4 billion years in the past, Cliffjumper was dispatched back in time to safeguard the lives of all the beings that would be erased from time if the galaxy was destroyed. Arriving before the Hytherion, Cliffjumper did not have long to wait before the beast materialized before him. Overcoming his fear at the terrifying sight of the giant creature by remembering that the Hytherion's strength was not determined by his size, Cliffjumper used his wave-functional pointer-guns to mark the Hytherion's location with markers that transmitted co-ordinates back through time to the Alternity in the future. Using these signal pointers, the Alternity targeted an incredible space-time weapon on the beast, which they triggered at Cliffjumper's signal. The lights and gases of space coalesced into a breathtaking "sword of the heavens" that slashed into the Hytherion and then wrapped around it, dispelling the beast from that time period. Although elated over the victory, Cliffjumper remarked to himself that the Alternity were still full of it, but reasoned that if he could pull the trigger on a weapon like that, he'd probably be full of it too.

Some time later, the revived Megatron was able to shackle the Hytherion's power and confer abilities like those of the Alternity upon himself. The idea that the Alternity's war might be shifting back to the traditional "Autobot vs. Decepticon" status quo was considered great news by Cliffjumper. {{storylink|Ace of Swords}}

The Alternity ultimately vanquished Megatron, but at the cost of their pan-dimensional aggregate. In the battle's aftermath, they met on the planet Athenia, where Elita Seven teased Cliffjumper over missing out on his chance to become a godlike super-being. The now-former members of the Alternity then parted ways, returning to their proper place in the multiverse. {{storylink|Alternation}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
[[File:VolcanicusComic2 SlagDisarmsCliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Slag has learned from [[:File:Cliffgun.JPG|Hound's mistakes]].]]
In [[2050]], Cliffjumper and the Autobots supported the [[Selector]]s' revolution against the humans. The [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s remained loyal to their friend Carly and the Witwickys, and so Cliffjumper was forced to fight them. Even his biggest cannon was no match for [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and Cliffjumper lost an arm to the fiery Dinobot. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}
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====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
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While the majority of the Autobots were occupied dealing with a Decepticon attack upon Autobot Headquarters, Cliffjumper was part of a small team searching [[Japan]] for [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] and his [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|cassettes]], who were conspicuous by their absence from the assault. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Kenji]] found the Decepticon communicator first, but Bumblebee was able to get the drop on him and shattered his chest door with a "Bumble Kick". Cliffjumper and [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] then arrived to take care of the cassettes, who cut their losses and tried to take refuge in Soundwave's chest compartment, only to find that they couldn't get in through the broken door. Cliffjumper snatched them up, and being the big jerk that he is, pulled out their tape spools and wrapped them around his fingers. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 2|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #2}}

====''Transformers Legends'' anthology====
Cliffjumper was assigned with Ironhide to be Starscream's escorts after the Decepticon became amnesiac and fell in with the Autobots. He got the opportunity to use his glass-gas gun against Megatron and the Decepticons who turned up to reclaim Starscream. Later on, Starscream regained his memory and rejoined the Decepticons, prompting Cliffjumper to assert that you can't trust a Decepticon. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

====''Wings Universe''====
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[[File:Cliffjumper road rocket flash forward.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]

In [[2012]], after a group of Autobots were exposed to [[forestonite]] and developed strange powers, Cliffjumper made it his business to find out what they were capable of. Despite several reminders from [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] that they were still Autobots, he grilled them at length and had them all demonstrate their powers on target dummies. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}}
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====''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''====
[[File:Mars Attacks The Transformers - Cliffjumper bitchslap.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.85]]

Following a battle in which Cliffjumper and the other Autobots defeated the Decepticons, the city was abruptly invaded by [[Martian]]s. Cliffjumper was amused by [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] losing an arm after underestimating the invaders, but earned himself a slap. When the Martians double-crossed the Decepticons, trapping both factions in a force field, Cliffjumper wondered how a group that called itself "the Decepticons" could not see that coming. Both sides entered into an alliance, which lasted just long enough for them to repel the Martian invaders. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}
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====''Cloud''====
Prior to his departure on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', Cliffjumper was witness to the incursion into their spacetime by another [[Optimus Prime (Cloud)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Cloud)|Megatron]] from [[Cloud World]]. He got knocked around as the foreign Megatron unleashed the power of [[SARA]]. {{storylink|Rampage (Cloud)|Rampage}} {{storylink|TFC-A01}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
In one divergent universe, Cliffjumper reported Unicron's attack on Moonbase One to Autobot City. Then, as the universe unraveled, he was briefly replaced by the [[Guardian (GoBots)|Guardian]] [[GoBot]] [[Night Ranger]], only to reassert his normal role. Although he and [[Turbo (GoBots)|Turbo]] tried to escape Moonbase One, they were gobbled by Unicron. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

===Sticker Adventures books===
During a Decepticon attack, Cliffjumper pleaded with Optimus to let him jump into the fray. Optimus denied his request, telling him that they already had the Decepticons on the run. He and the other Autobots then enjoyed an unusual lull in Decepticon activities for the next several days, only to find out they had been lulled into a false sense of security; the Decepticons had stolen the Autobots’ entire supply of fuel during this quiet time. Cliffjumper and the other Autobots nonetheless attempted to fend off the Decepticons when they attacked once more. Thankfully, Optimus returned just in time with a new shipment of fuel. Re-energized, the Autobots forced the Decepticons to flee once again. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons}}

Cliffjumper was helping fix a spaceship when the Decepticons attacked the Autobots’ construction site. He managed to land a hit on Thundercracker. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
[[File:Autobothuddle-ASW.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.0|left]]
Cliffjumper was present when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] conveyed a message to Optimus from Megatron. The Autobots learned that Megatron had taken [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] captive, and was demanding the Autobots to surrender. Cliffjumper was amongst the Autobots who afterward helped defeat the Decepticons by using a statue of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] as a {{w|Trojan Horse}} of sorts. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
As the Autobots left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Cliffjumper loaded a crate of [[energon cube]]s onto the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}} Cliffjumper was a fighting Autobot. When the Decepticons tried to raid sunken ships full of treasure, he and the other Autobots attacked them. When [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] pursued him, Cliffjumper blasted the Decepticon with [[glass gas]]. The Autobots triumphed. {{storylink|Search for Treasure Under the Sea}} [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] and [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] were captured by the Decepticons, and Cliffjumper took part in the battle to rescue them, zapping their captors with glass gas so the two humans could escape. He and the other Autobots also stopped the Decepticons from attacking [[Hoover Dam]]. {{storylink|The Deadly Fuel Shortage}}

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{{storylink|The Big Book of Coloring Fun}}

Cliffjumper was among the Autobots rallied by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] to repel [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s forces from [[Oil Valley]]. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

===Big Looker storybooks continuity===
[[File:KidsCliff1.jpg|thumb|The Adventures of Scary Eyes and Awesome Car!]]
Upon awakening on Earth, and taking the form of a Porsche, Cliffjumper met Sparkplug and his son Spike. With the Decepticons still not in the know of what forms the Autobots had taken, Cliffjumper was one of the troops that Optimus led into the desert in order to ambush their enemies. Though they successfully took by surprise a squadron of Decepticons, the Autobots had not anticipated a second group flying in from the opposite direction. Thanks to a warning from Spike and Sparkplug, the Autobots managed to fend off the Decepticons and came to accept Earth as their new home. {{storylink|Battle for Cybertron}}

One day, a bunch of [[human]]s held a rally race for which first prize would be a year's supply of [[oil]] and gasoline. Rather than follow their usual tack, attempting to cheat their way to the fuel, the Decepticons decided to sneak into the race simply for the sake of giving the Autobots a thrashing. Cliffjumper was one of the Autobots driving in the rally, and he was unaware that the [[big black car|scary black Cadillac]] was actually being driven by Megatron until he tried to pass it. Megatron dogged the Minibot for quite a while until a telephone pole-wielding Optimus Prime swatted the Decepticon leader out of the race. Cliffjumper won the race and everybody smiled, even Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Great Car Rally}}

===Listen 'n Fun audiobooks continuity===
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Cliffjumper had an 18-wheeler truck alternate mode. Sent to find Doctor [[Heath Blaisedale]], Cliffjumper had trouble convincing her to come along and eventually had to abduct her, fighting off [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]. He returned to headquarters where [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] apologized to Blaisedale for the whole thing and persuaded her to help them. With the news that the Decepticons wanted to get their hands on the doctor's solar reactor, the Autobots went to the solar plant and began to re-energize. When Ravage kidnapped Blaisedale, energy-low Cliffjumper stayed at the plant and was, therefore, one of the few Autobots still there when Megatron attacked it. Luckily [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] arrived, and once Cliffjumper used the last of his energy to [[glass gas]] Megatron's cannon, they attacked. Cliffjumper was left sitting helplessly in the middle of the battle, and when Optimus's rescue team returned with Blaisedale, [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] had to push Cliffjumper to safety. After the battle, Optimus scolded Cliffjumper for running out of power, and Cliffjumper drove Doctor Blaisedale home. {{storylink|Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
Cliffjumper was part of a battle unit assembled by Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from seizing control of...a single windmill. (No, really.) {{storylink|Laserbeak's Fury}}

===The Battle for Planet Earth===
Cliffjumper, along with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] maintained a 24-hour watch on the Decepticon hideout. Cliffjumper was once almost spotted by [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]. {{storylink|Menace at the Dam}}

===''S.T.A.R.S.'' continuity===
Before the construction of Autobot City on Earth, Optimus led a convoy of Autobots to find the ideal location for their new base's construction. Cliffjumper was amongst the troops accompanying Optimus. As they drove along, the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons. The battle that ensued later came to be known as "[[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]]." {{storylink|Rodimus Prime remembers the Transformers greatest battle on Earth.}}
{{note|Cliffjumper is not seen in the image illustrating the Digital Doom battle in the first installment of the story. However, it is later revealed that he was a part of the battle, as is seen in the next installment. Maybe he was just "off-panel"?}}

Optimus ordered Cliffjumper, Warpath and Cosmos to flee the battle in order to fetch reinforcements. {{storylink|Transformers Combat Data}} {{storylink|The Autobots Are Under Attack!}}
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===Decepticon Poison===
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Cliffjumper was amongst the Autobots getting topped up with their latest batch of fuel when Red Alert burst into Autobot headquarters, warning everyone about Ramjet being spotted nearby. The Autobots’ latest batch of fuel had been poisoned by the fleeing Decepticon, leaving Cliffjumper unable to transform.

In one possible sequence of events that ensued, Perceptor gave out the right amount of an antidote the Autobot scientist had created, allowing Cliffjumper to resume his robot form and take arms against an incoming squadron of Decepticons. The antidote having given Cliffjumper and the rest of the cured Autobots a case of battle fever, the bunch were eager to take on the Decepticons head-on in combat. The more level-head Prowl suggested instead a more conniving approach, where the Autobots would ambush their assailants.

If Optimus allowed Cliffjumper and the rest of the refueled Autobots to venture headlong into battle, the group fond themselves fighting against Megatron himself, accompanied by a squad of Decepticon jets. Though Cliffjumper's squad started out strong, they soon found themselves overpowered by Megatron, prompting Optimus to lead a second wave into battle. The second wave soon ran out of fuel, prompting the Autobots to call a retreat. Thankfully, the Decepticons were damaged enough through the course of the battle, causing them to retreat as well.

If Optimus instead followed Prowl's plan, he instructed Cliffjumper and the others to transform into vehicle mode and play dead. The Decepticons, believing the Autobots to be already dead, disarmed themselves in order to carry out the Autobots’ “carcasses.” Now with the element of surprise against an unarmed opponent, the Autobots Transformed and were able to easily defeat the evil robots.

In another possible turn of events, Perceptor gave out too much of his antidote to each Autobot. Though Cliffjumper initially cheered, finding himself able to transform once more, he soon found himself literally falling to pieces. The Autobots finding themselves completely outmatched against an all-out Decepticon attack were made short work of by the Decepticons.

In yet another possible scenario, the Autobots used the tainted fuel to create a toxic cloud that successfully fended off the Decepticons attack. This plan gave Perceptor the time he needed to cure Cliffjumpers and the others with his antidote. Their ranks fully replenished and the Decepticons turning tail meant the Autobots had earned themselves another victory.

In completely different possible sequence of events, Optimus successfully retrieved the antidote to the poison from the Decepticons’ poison lab, and with Ratchet's help, brought Cliffjumper and the rest of the poisoned Autobots back from the precipice of death. Now cured, the Autobots discussed their next course of action; they had to prevent the Decepticons from poisoning the nearby water reservoir. {{storylink|Decepticon Poison}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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Cliffjumper briefly appeared during [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], avoiding Decepticon fire. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}}

Cliffjumper was active during the [[Dark Ages]] on Cybertron, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] were missing and the two armies had split up into multiple smaller factions. He was working primarily with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s contingent of soldiers. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} He accompanied Prowl's team out to the [[Praetorus Wharf]] in search of [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], only to discover that the battle station was already operational and battle-ready. {{storylink|Devastation (issue)|Devastation}} Still in vehicle mode, he was knocked over during the initial salvo, and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] had to right him. After the arrival of Autobot reinforcements, they tried to concentrate their firepower to find any sort of weakspot on the enemy, only for Trypticon to suddenly up and leave as he had other orders. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}}

During the Age of Internment, during which Megatron managed to take control over Cybertron, Cliffjumper was held at [[Internment Camp Pi]] in [[Praxus]]. He was about to be disciplined for tripping (laying down on the job was a punishable offense) when Brawn stepped in and bashed the guards about to assault him. This little insurrection was quickly quelled by the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] overlooking the camp. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

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Optimus returned to Cybertron, and the Autobots were freed from slavery. {{Storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}

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Cliffjumper was a part of the crew on board the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] when it crashed into [[Earth]] four million years ago while clearing an asteroid in the path of Cybertron. He was one of many Transformers captured and reprogrammed by arms dealer [[Lazarus|Adam 'Lazarus' Rook]] for lease to terrorist organizations and shady governments requiring brutal military might. Fortunately, Autobots under the command of Optimus Prime repaired and re-reprogrammed Cliffjumper and the remaining captive Autobots. Immediately, they were put to work on fighting Megatron's metallic virus, which had spread deep into [[Canada|Canadian]] territory, using their own internal power as the anti-virus. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5|Prime Directive #5}}

As Cliffjumper collapsed into the snow out of exhaustion, the Canadian military arrived. Unfortunately, due to the recent attacks by both enslaved Autobots and Decepticons under the command of Rook, the Canadians attempted to stop the Autobots doing what they perceived to be an attack on their soil. Knowing that the virus fed upon weapons fire, Cliffjumper tried to stop a tank crew from causing further harm by bending the tank's main gun. The commander panicked, thinking Cliffjumper was attacking, and fired, destroying himself and seriously damaging the Autobot. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

''When the U.S. military attacked the Autobots and Decepticons at a staged ambush in the Nevada desert, Cliffjumper was among the soldiers present. He took semi-critical damage from the [[deconstructionite]] attack, losing a great deal of available processing power to the weaponized nanites employed by the armed forces, and had to be carted away to safety inside Prime's trailer. {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}}''

Sometime later, the unified Cybertronian army arrived on Earth and demanded the surrender of all active Autobots and Decepticons. After the initial encounter left several Autobots damaged, Optimus Prime brought most of his crew back to the ''Ark'' for repairs while Prowl organized a small detachment for reconnaissance purposes. Cliffjumper and Mirage were teamed together for the recon assignment but were captured by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and his contingent of soldiers. Mirage gave up without a fight, eager to return home to Cybertron, which led Cliffjumper to declare him a traitor to the Autobot cause. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}}

Cliffjumper and Mirage settled their differences on the battlefield during the Autobot uprising on Cybertron; Cliffjumper first attempted to rescue Mirage from [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], only for the Decepticon to knock him aside... allowing Mirage to use his invisibility powers to save him from Dirge in turn. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

Following the toppling of Shockwave's regime, Cliffjumper was assigned to the shuttle ''[[Orion]]'' under [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s command, bringing supplies back to [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and his troops on Earth. Their routine mission was almost immediately interrupted by one of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rogue creations, the super-clone known as [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] who was engaging Autobot and Decepticon alike on Earth. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}}

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Cliffjumper tried to gun down the radioactive Decepticon, only for Sunstorm to overload the ''Orion'' with energy, causing it to crash. The ''Orion''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew walked away from their rough landing unharmed, however, and Sunstorm left in pursuit of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. Cliffjumper and his team set about repairing their ship and accomplished the task in a few hours. The Autobots were getting ready for some well-earned rest when Starscream returned, now accompanied by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}} The Autobots allied themselves with Starscream to combat Sunstorm's greater evil, with Cliffjumper donning a jet-pack to participate in [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s plans to disable the solar-powered Decepticon. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}} Unfortunately, upon returning to the ''Orion'', Cliffjumper and the others discovered that their one-time ally Starscream betrayed them, disabling all of the Autobots on-board before fleeing the scene. As they were tending to their wounded, the Autobots heard a distant explosion, signifying that their last ace-in-the-hole, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], had tracked down and engaged Sunstorm. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}} Unfortunately, Omega did not emerge victorious from this confrontation. Though Omega Supreme rebooted in short order after his defeat, he was still very weak. Cliffjumper was left behind to defend him while he recovered. Meanwhile, Jetfire and Bumblebee headed off to track down Sunstorm once more. Cliffjumper argued against this arrangement but was made to accept it when Bumblebee pulled rank on him. {{storylink|Original Sin}} Omega Supreme commented that Cliffjumper was expending energy unnecessarily as he paced about, causing the little 'bot to snap at the titan. Omega revealed that he shared Cliffjumper's concerns over the danger their friends were in, and Cliffjumper apologized, admitting that he simply felt useless in their present situation. {{storylink|Atonement}}
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===''The Beast Within''===
Cliffjumper participated in a savage battle against the Decepticons, though he did not fare too well, being on the receiving end of a beat-down courtesy of Headstrong. {{storylink|The Beast Within}} Cliffjumper's corpse would later be one of many that littered the battlefield as Autobot survivors tried to escape the Beast. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
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Cliffjumper, who appeared to transform into some sort of ankylosaurid, was seen by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s side as the Autobots waged battle against the Decepticons on prehistoric Earth. When an approaching ice age came close to deactivating both sides, further combat was deemed unwise, and the Autobots went into hiding deep underground. They remained in stasis until the mid-19th century, at which point the battles with the Decepticons flared up again, though Cliffjumper was not seen partaking in any of the action. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
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Cliffjumper was aboard the ''Ark'' when it crashed on Earth in the past, and lay dormant when it was discovered by [[Cobra]] in the present. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 1|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #1}} The terrorist organization subsequently reprogrammed the Transformers to serve them, [[reformatting]] Cliffjumper into a Cobra vehicle in the process. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #2}} Luckily, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] eventually undid the reprogramming, freeing Autobot and Decepticon alike. As the factions continued their war on [[Cobra Island]], Cliffjumper helped [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] fight [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

Years later, having returned to Cybertron, Cliffjumper was part of an Autobot team led by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], waiting for a chance to beat up [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] and his Decepticon army. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}} When that chance came, the team fought the Decepticons alongside [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], eventually defeating them. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Megatron Origin issue 3|''Megatron Origin'' #3]]; [[All Hail Megatron issue 1|''All Hail Megatron'' #1]] (modern era)

[[File:SpotlightCliffjumper introductions.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"So, this is how Bumblebee does this 'making friends' thing, right?"]]
Before the war, Cliffjumper was best buddies with [[Bumblebee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]], forming a trio of friends who'd enjoy [[Cybertronian sport#Races|the races]] together. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} He was seen mourning [[Bumper (G1)|Bumper]] and [[Fastback (G1)|Fastback]] at the Security Services HQ in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} At one point in the early days of the Decepticon uprising, Cliffjumper and Hubcap were weirded out when Bumblebee started acting odd and stopped hanging out with them. {{storylink|Ghost Stories}}

As the war spread across Cybertron, Cliffjumper embraced the path of a warrior as a few other Autobots did. He became a weapons expert, skilled in both ranged and melee combat. His skills earned him a dubious role as an assassin, but it was a job he took to easily. On one occasion, he broke into a Decepticon outpost and executed the ranking commander, along with five other warriors who got in his way. As his ship was damaged during his escape, Cliffjumper was forced down on an undeveloped world to hide out and wait for back-up.

[[File:SpotlightCliffjumper CliffjumperAttacks.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|LEE-ROOOOOOOY JUMP-ER!!!]]
While securing his position, Cliffjumper met a young innocent farm girl named [[Kita]], and her little brother [[Coll]]. Kita marveled at the metal man she had discovered, and Cliffjumper was quite taken with her as well. He told her he was one of the good guys but had to gloss over the details of his job when she said: "there is no greater evil" than to hurt another being. With nothing else to do while waiting for transport home, Cliffjumper helped out around the farm and grew quite close with Kita and Coll. The Decepticons eventually found him, however, and Cliffjumper was forced to resume his role as a warrior. He killed three 'Cons before they even knew he was there, but had to reveal himself when the lead Decepticon took Kita and Coll hostage. Despite Cliffjumper's willing surrender, the Decepticon still struck down Kita, and Cliffjumper rushed Coll and the dying Kita to temporary safety in the barn as the Decepticons' reinforcements arrived. With Kita dead and Coll secured...Cliffjumper no longer had any reason to hold back. He killed at least seven Decepticons before hijacking their ship. Before he left, Cliffjumper brought Coll to a new family and buried Kita, leaving flowers on her grave and banging her tombstone into place with the severed head of one of his enemies. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cliffjumper}}

Cliffjumper was a participant in the [[Battle for Hell's Point]]. {{storylink|The Gloaming}}

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After the [[Expansion]] battles, Cliffjumper came to Earth with several other Autobots as reinforcements for Optimus Prime and the crew of the ''Ark-19'' who had been stationed there. Acting on intelligence reports, they entered a deep canyon and were ambushed by the Decepticons. Cliffjumper was one of the bots to rally against the Decepticons and start turning the tide—until [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] turned up and slagged them all. The defeated Autobots were banished to Cybertron through a one-way space bridge after the battle. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7|All Hail Megatron #7}} The Autobots were trapped on their home planet afterwards, watching over the critically wounded Optimus Prime while desperately searching for some traces of Energon to keep him and themselves alive. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1|All Hail Megatron #1}} They had little to occupy themselves with during downtime, and often resorted to telling old war stories to keep up the faith. {{storylink|Spotlight: Jazz}}

Cliffjumper proved just how desperate he was for a good rumble when he spent hours staring at a screen on the off chance of an emergency, then got excited over a signal that lasted 1/100th of a second! Taking a ticked off [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] along for the ride, he found the suspected threat... which turned out to be [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]. Neither Cliffjumper or Ironhide realized this before the big guy decked Roddy. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4|All Hail Megatron #4}}

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Joining up with Hot Rod and the crew of the ''Trion'', Cliffjumper and the others began to trek towards the fallen ship and its energy supply. When fleeing from [[Insecticon swarm|the Swarm]], he helped hold them off while riding Hound, who was in his jeep mode. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 8|All Hail Megatron #8}} The convoy eventually made it to the barracks where Kup and the ''Trion'' crew had been squatting. While Mirage talked of giving up, Cliffjumper just expressed his satisfaction at having weapons again. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 9|All Hail Megatron #9}} Cliffjumper fought the raging Swarm when they got over the other bridge (that had not been bombed by the late Sunstreaker), and was close to losing until the ''very'' timely intervention of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. He went with the other Autobots to Earth. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} Then, on Earth, when the Autobots retreated from the Decepticon attack, he corrected a deluded [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] by saying that they weren't running away, that they were making room—making room for Omega, who promptly slagged Devastator. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} He survived the great battle. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

[[File:NewArrivalsOldEncounters Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|Cliffjumper, the true face of [[Democracy]].]]
Two years later, the Autobots were left in disarray when Optimus Prime surrendered himself to [[Skywatch]], leaving them leaderless. When the Autobots decided to hold nominations for the new leader, Cliffjumper stated that he planned to nominate himself. Despite what was surely a vigorous campaign that lasted all of five minutes, Cliffjumper was one-upped by Bumblebee, who was surprisingly elected the new Autobot leader by a majority of the voters. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} He was among the troops who lined up when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] dropped by to investigate Prime's surrender, and had to remind Bumblebee that he was supposed be in charge. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 2: "A Rude Awakening"|A Rude Awakening}} After Bumblebee organized an alliance with [[Gordon Horiuchi]], a rogue Skywatch officer, Cliffjumper helped captured [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] for the humans. However, when Horiuchi revealed that their next target was [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], he got ticked off and made it perfectly clear that they weren't capturing any of their fellow Autobots for Skywatch. In response, Horiuchi used the Skywatch badge given to Cliffjumper to temporarily trap him in vehicle mode until he calmed down. {{storylink|The Hanging Sword}}

The Autobots were none too pleased with Skywatch's ability to incapacitate any of them at any given time and thought up a plan to deactivate the badges once Bumblebee's malfunctioned. Cliffjumper almost ruined it, however, when he cheered for Bumblebee's rousing "We Shall Overcome" speech even though they were being monitored. {{storylink|The Impossible Knot}} He had learned his lesson a while later and used internal text messages to speak to his comrades instead. {{storylink|The Gift Horse}} As the Autobots continued to covertly monitor Bumblebee's progress, however, Cliffjumper could no longer restrain himself and yelled out a warning when Bumblebee bravely but foolishly threw himself into battle with the elite Decepticon, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Wings of Wax}}

After the Horiuchi incident concluded and the badges were destroyed, Cliffjumper was present when Ultra Magnus returned, looking for deputies to bring in Hot Rod for colluding with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 4: "Enemies of the System"|Enemies of the System}} Cliffjumper fought alongside Bumblebee and Hot Rod's teams against the new Decepticon gestalt, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 5: "Earthworks"|Earthworks}}

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After Bumblebee made arrangements to ally the Autobots with Skywatch full-time under [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s authority, the Autobots moved into the humans' bunkers. In an attempt to smooth relations and promote cultural exchange, [[Campolongo]] introduced Cliffjumper and the other Autobots to his DVD collection. {{storylink|International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"|Ranks of Bronze}} CJ was undergoing some repairs with Ratchet in the med-bay when Spike alerted them to the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] presence along the demilitarized zone in Korea. {{storylink|International Incident Part 1: "The Land Ironclads"|The Land Ironclads}}

Cliffjumper was one of the Autobots deployed to [[South Korea]] as part of Skywatch's clandestine operation to counter-attack the Combaticons without contradicting the [[President of the United States]]' decree that Cybertronians were considered to be weapons of mass destruction. As the Autobots were unpacked from shipping containers, Cliffjumper overheard Spike's sarcastic remark about Optimus Prime being Patton and wondered aloud if he was referring to [[Patton Oswalt]], eliciting a laugh from Campolongo. During the subsequent battle against the Combaticons, Cliffjumper assisted Smokescreen in trying to prevent [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] from getting airborne but was slashed by the Decepticon's rotor blade for his trouble. In the aftermath, while he waited for repairs, he wondered why Bumblebee wasn't out on the field with the Autobots he was supposed to be in command of. {{storylink|International Incident Part 2: "Ranks of Bronze"|Ranks of Bronze}} Cliffjumper then participated in the second assault on the Combaticons, though he and the others unexpectedly ended up fighting the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] as well. They were ultimately victorious (or rather, the Predacons left willingly when the humans attempted to [[Nuclear weapon|nuke]] all combatants). {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: "All My Sins Remembered"|All My Sins Remembered}}

Cliffjumper and the other members of the Korea team were sent home on a plane but were shot down by unknown assailants on the way. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 1: The Demolished Man|The Demolished Man}} They survived crashing in the sea and managed to walk along the ocean bottom to the nearest shore. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 3: Woken Furies|Woken Furies}} The Autobots soon learned that [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] had returned to Earth, and was responsible for shooting their plane down. Cliffjumper and the others moved to confront him, but were told to stay back by Optimus, who wanted to confirm what was going on before they attacked the Decepticons. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 4: Burning Chrome|Burning Chrome}}

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Some six weeks later, Hot Rod (now known as Rodimus) returned to the Autobot base from space, bringing with him a revived Sunstreaker. Cliffjumper was still wary around him, seeing as how his betrayal had stranded them on Cybertron years earlier, but all the feelings of happiness floating around the camp made him more forgiving. Like most other Autobots, Cliffjumper presumably boarded Omega Supreme's rocket mode to return to Cybertron the next day. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}}

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After arriving on Cybertron, Optimus Prime ordered Cliffjumper to coordinate the landing party while he and the others made contact with [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and his forces. As they arrived, Galvatron demonstrated his control over the [[Kimia Facility]] by converting it into a space-based weapon and launching a strike on Cybertron's surface. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}} Optimus dispatched Cliffjumper and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] to scout Galvatron's army and, before Cliffjumper could stop him, Wheelie began sniping the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] from cover, alerting Galvatron to their position. The duo got pinned down and badly turned to worse when "salvation" arrived in the form of Megatron. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Luckily, Megatron was more interested in killing Sweeps than Autobots, but Cliffjumper and Wheelie still fled to a safe distance to avoid getting caught in the slaughter. The situation became even direr when Galvatron's chosen nemesis, [[D-Void]], took control of the united Sweeps and Megatron's Decepticon reinforcements, forcing them all into [[Deceptigod|a humongous construct]]. Cliffjumper and the other Autobots fell beneath its massive destructive power, leaving only Megatron to defend the surface of Cybertron. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} Cliffjumper could do little more than keep his head down as forces beyond his ken grappled for control of Cybertron. {{storylink|Chaos Part Four: Genesis|Genesis}}

As the Transformers began rebuilding their civilization on a restored Cybertron, Cliffjumper went to the reopened [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] and had a drink with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. {{storylink|A Better Tomorrow}} When Megatron showed up in their city, the Autobots feared he'd ruin their budding peace and attacked him, though they were prevented from killing him by the Decepticon population. {{storylink|City on Fire}} Megatron's return inevitably led to the Decepticons trying to conquer Cybertron ''again'', and so Cliffjumper took to the streets to fight them once more. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} The battle ended with both Autobots and Decepticons banished from Iacon by the third faction, the [[NAIL|neutrals]], and Cliffjumper and his pals were forced to go live in a camp in the wilderness. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} {{storylink|Dark Dawn: Dark Cybertron Chapter 1|Dark Dawn}} He later returned to the city to help defend it from the [[Ammonite]]s invading Cybertron. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}}

[[File:Cliffjumper Dead on Unicron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|right|Oh look, he's dead just like [[Cliffjumper (WFC)|the other Cliffjumper.]] And the [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|the other ''other'' Cliffjumper.]]]]
Cliffjumper was among the Autobots who returned to Earth under Optimus Prime's command to save the planet from Galvatron's Decepticons and ended up being blasted by Galvatron. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] began his galactic rampage, Cliffjumper was part of a team dispatched to [[Velocitron]] and was subsequently killed when the Chaos Bringer consumed the colony. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}} His corpse remained in Unicron's maw and was noticed by [[Rom]] and [[Livia]] as they skimmed the destroyer's surface. Bumblebee was quite saddened to learn of his friend's demise. {{storylink|Our Darkest}} Later during the final battle on Earth, [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] glimpsed Cliffjumper's spirit as the Decepticon used the Enigma of Combination to assist Optimus against Unicron.{{storylink|Ceremony}}

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===''Lil Formers''===
Cliffjumper was frustrated by Prowl's inability to assess the fact that the Decepticons were responsible for some graffiti, despite all of the slogans spray-painted on the walls making it obvious who were the ones responsible. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
One day, the Minibot Attack Team (Cliffjumper, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]) and the Minibot Spy Team ([[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]], [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]) found an offline [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)|Hot Shot]] buried underground. Cliffjumper suggested they report their discovery back to base, but before they had a chance to, Cosmos found [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] also laying unconscious in the area. Assuming his [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] insignia to be a Decepticon one, the Minibots fought him until Hot Rod awoke and convinced the dinosaur to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Cliffjumper put on a cunning disguise and joined [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] in infiltrating a [[Decepticon]] worksite. Though the pair were quickly surrounded, they were merely acting as a diversion. The pair used their umbrellas to shield themselves from the ensuing grilled cheese explosion. {{storylink|Quest for Energon, Part 2}}

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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
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===''Q-Transformers'' cartoon===
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===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
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Cliffjumper was among the Autobots who fled Cybertron at the end of the Great War, being spared the destruction of Cybertron and the near-extinction of the Cybertronian race at the hands of [[Gozer]]. A thousand or so years later, Cliffjumper and Bumblebee's attention was seized by [[Ectotron|Ectronymous Diamatron]]'s eager shout. Running the two minibots were shocked to see that a Cybertronian signal had been picked up from the nearby Earth, Cliffjumper running ahead to the bridge to inform Optimus Prime of these findings. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:Earthrise-Cliffjumper-art.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.6]]
{{bigquote|Strike first, strike fast, strike hard.}}
After Cybertron fell, the Autobots left their homeworld aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', traveling through space in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. Cliffjumper was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Command Infantry Private]], {{storylink|Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' toy packaging}} whose function was a warrior. His primary objective was to dive headfirst into danger, and his primary weapon was his [[Glass gas|Glass Gas Blaster]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref>

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Miles Luna]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French), [[Luis Leonardo Suárez]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

[[File:WFC-S Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|”So I'm a repaint once more... But then again, so is everyone else.”]]
In order to wipe out a code set by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] unleashed a virus that sabotaged the electronic equipment on multiple Autobot outposts. Cliffjumper attempted to contact the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] but only managed to get a few words in before the connection cut out. {{storylink|Siege episode 5}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Wannabee, Part 1|''Galaxies'' #5]]}}
[[File:WannabeePart2-CliffjumperForging.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"It all began on the day of my actual birth. Both of my parents failed to show up."]]

Like all Cybertronians, Cliffjumper's life began when he emerged from the [[Forge Pyramid]] in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. Unlike everyone else however, his birth was an accident, emerging mere hours after [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to an empty courtyard, save a rather rude [[Voin]] and [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel]]. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}} The rest of Cliffjumper's life would largely follow the same pattern; in his job as a sanitation engineer, his co-workers would constantly mistake him for his more famous lookalike.

[[File:WannabeePart2-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

Before the outbreak of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Cliffjumper was chosen by Ambassador [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] to accompany him to the planet [[Probat (planet)|Probat]]. Upon arriving at the bleak organic world, Cliffjumper soon discovered that [[Probat (species)|the native species]] all but worshiped Bumblebee, who had helped set-up the planet's energon refinery, and Deathsaurus had brought him along to act as a shiny distraction for the serfs, whose echolocation based vision blinded them to the chromatic difference between Cliffjumper and Bumblebee. Brought to a Probat dwelling, Cliffjumper learnt that evolution had led to the [[alien]]s being capable of secreting energon and that, when superheated, their leavings became ultra-refined [[energon crystal]]s. Running off to share this discovery with Deathsaurus, Cliffjumper arrived in time to see that the ambassador had murdered [[Natalus]]. After Cliffjumper explained his discovery, Deathsaurus sampled the crystal and decided to burn the Probat civilization to the ground, promising Cliffjumper a portion of the bounty if he cooperated. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 1}}

When Cliffjumper refused to take part in a genocide however, he found himself shoved into a wall. No sooner had he extracted himself did he learn that Deathsaurus had exposed him as a "false 'Bee" who had slain Natalus. Fleeing an angry mob, Cliffjumper managed to pick up a Probat child who explained more of Natalus and Deathsaurus' machinations on her society. Cajoled into taking the child with him, Cliffjumper charged at Deathsaurus, receiving a boost of energy when the girl delivered an ultra-refined crystal into his system, and managed to impale the draconic ambassador on one of the newly catalyzed energon spires. After scuttling the energon facility, Cliffjumper gave the Probats their wings back, becoming the planet's ''new'' hero and getting a statue made in his likeness. {{storylink|Wannabee, Part 2}}

After returning to Cybertron, Deathsaurus rented a [[Simultronic|multiworld simulation]] from [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and spent many cycles dreaming about repeatedly killing Cliffjumper. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:Finale-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]

Cliffjumper took part in the final battle against [[King Sombra]] and his mind-controlled soldiers. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}

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===Energon Universe===
[[File:Transformers2-Cliffjumper.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"Running gag, schmunning gag!"]]
During the 200 year war on Cybertron, Cliffjumper's entire clan was killed by [[Starscream (G1)#Energon Universe|Starscream]], prompting Cliffjumper to join the war the very next day. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 4|Transformers #4}}At some point, he discovered several of his clan survived barely, and transferred their life-forces within a spark container, and hid away from both the autobots and decepticons.{{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 16|Transformers #16}}

Cliffjumper was among the Autobots who fled Cybertron aboard the ''[[Ark (G1)#Energon Universe|Ark]]'' and among the Autobots who (unsuccessfully) engaged [[Megatron (G1)#Energon Universe|Megatron]] as the ship crashed to Earth. {{storylink|Transformers Energon Universe Special story}}

After [[Jetfire (G1)#Energon Universe|Jetfire]] reactivated [[Teletraan I|Teletraan One]] and the battle recommenced, his body was taken by [[Ratchet (G1)#Energon Universe|Ratchet]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Energon Universe|Optimus Prime]] as they escaped from the attack of the newly reconstructed Decepticon forces. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 1|Transformers #1}}

He was revived by Ratchet using leftover materials found in the Autobot's quarry hideout. Cliffjumper went outside to greet his leader, but was surprised and afraid to see so much organic life on the planet, including [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Energon Universe|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly (G1)#Energon Universe|Carly]], although Carly talked enough sense into him to accept a handshake (uh... fingershake?) from her. Cliffjumper was present as Ratchet explained how the Autobot's dangerously low fuel levels meant that he could not revive any other Autobots, Cliffjumper reasoning that the Decepticons would have the same problem. After the Decepticons attacked a nearby power plant to rectify that problem, Cliffjumper was ordered to remain at the quarry to protect Ratchet and the dormant Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 2|Transformers #2}}

[[File:TF2023 – Cliffjumper Ain't Welcome 'Round Here.jpg|thumb|left|It's tough being the [[kid-appeal character]] when you aren't very appealing and there aren't many kids.]]
Instead, he followed Carly's van out of concern for her safety. His concern was warranted, as Carly was also being trailed by the Decepticon cassette [[Laserbeak (G1)#Energon Universe|Laserbeak]] to her home. Cliffjumper rammed through the wall to tackle the Decepticon, dispatching him with a kick. Unfortunately, Cliffjumper was then himself dispatched by [[Sparkplug Witwicky#Energon Universe|"Sparky"]] via shotgun to the face. (He was fine, though he did ruin Carly's other wall). Later, Cliffjumper tracked Carly and Sparky to the nearby bar, hoping to start off on the right foot with the humans this time. So, of course, Sparky shot him, but with an assault rifle this time. The situation was not improved by the arrival of [[Skywarp (G1)#Energon Universe|Skywarp]], who attacked Cliffjumper and the humans. The red Autobot was in no position to defend himself, so Carly put herself between Cliffjumper and Skywarp. Luckily, both were saved by the arrival of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 3|Transformers #3}}

Following the battle, Cliffjumper and Carly caught up to Optimus as the Autobot leader rushed Sparky and the injured Spike to a nearby hospital, all while under fire from Starscream. Cliffjumper gave the girl one last chance to back out before the pair swiped Starscream's feet out from under him, allowing the Autobots to escape to the hospital. However, Laserbeak attacked from above. Cliffjumper returned fire to the skybound Decepticon, but was blindsided by [[Rumble (G1)#Energon Universe|Rumble]] from behind. However, as Starscream began to fire on the hospital, Ratchet and [[Jazz (G1)#Energon Universe|Jazz]] arrived, Cliffjumper happy to see them. Now with the advantage, the Decepticons retreated, and Cliffjumper saw them off with a pair of rude gestures.

[[File:TF2023 no. 4 – Cliffjumper & Carly.jpg|right|An obvious one, I guess?|thumb]]
Later, Cliffjumper sat with Carly, asking if she was ok and relaying his experience losing his clan to Starscream. He was then approached by a newly armed Optimus, asking if he was ready to go on the offensive. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 4|Transformers #4}}

And so Cliffjumper and Carly helped out in an operation to use a scratchbuilt turbine and water from Farmingham Dam to power up and revive more Autobots. Cliffjumper aided from the top of the dam, letting water flow down to the turbine. They'd just succeeded in reviving [[Arcee (G1)#Energon Universe|Arcee]] when the Decepticons attacked. Carly tried to join in defending the turbine, despite Cliffjumper's protests, which got the human tossed off the side of the dam by an explosion. Cliffjumper tried to catch her but failed. Thankfully, Arcee was able to save Carly from her fall. Cliffjumper was so distracted by this that he failed to notice Rumble sneaking up behind him to do a repeat of his "sneak-attack piledriver" from before, but this time Cliffjumper was saved by a freshly revived Jazz.

In the end, the Decepticons managed to damage the turbine before any more Autobots could be revived, but Optimus figured now was the time to launch a counteroffensive to retake the ''Ark''. Carly, eager to avenge her father and Spike, wanted to come along, but Prime and Sparky vetoed the idea. Cliffjumper however, agreed that Carly had a right to be there when the Decepticons were finished for good, and sneakily grabbed her and pulled her into his vehicle mode to bring her along.

[[File:TF2023 no. 6 – Cliffjumper's Alt. Mode.jpg|left|Not the paint! ''Not the paint!''|thumb]]
The Autobots had just reached the ''Ark'' when an explosion rocked Cliffjumper and Ratchet off their wheels, signalling the arrival of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 5|Transformers #5}} Cliffjumper and Carly raced towards [[Devastator (G1)#Energon Universe|Devastator]], but Carly swerved the Autobot off away from the combiner stating that they were vastly underpowered and needed to use their heads to get some more firepower. The pair then made their way to the ship and up to the opening, they made it up and Cliffjumper told Carly to find something to use. However they were followed in by Starscream, who proceeded to face down against the Autobot. The Seeker had gained the upper hand until she shouted for Carly to fire at Starscream, freeing Cliffjumper from Starscream's grasp. He then lamented on the day Starscream had killed his clan, pondering out loud what the moment killing Starscream would be like. He then pointed his blaster at Starscream's face before realizing that this isn't what he wanted. This short amount of time gave Starscream enough leverage to grab Carly, to which Cliffjumper demanded her release. Devastator was then thrust upon the Decepticon leader and Cliffjumper caught the falling Carly. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 6|Transformers #6}}

For some time after the battle, Carly refused to speak to Cliffjumper, disappointed by his refusal to kill Starscream. Jazz tried to console the red Autobot, telling him there's no shame in not killing and that even Optimus was dealing with the same guilt. Later, Cliffjumper watched as [[Wheeljack (G1)#Energon Universe|Wheeljack]] explained how Skywarp was locking the Autobots out of Teletraan One's repair functions, then as Optimus revealed his plan to find the Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 7|Transformers #7}} When Spike and Carly tried clearing their heads at a lake, Cliffjumper tried joining in, bearing drinks. However, Carly was still upset with Cliffjumper, and stormed off, leaving Cliffjumper to be consoled by Spike.

[[File:TF2023 no 9 - Cliffjumper No .jpeg|right|thumb|Sorry Cliff. But it's the price you have to pay for no longer being a red shirt.]]
The Autobots then detected renewed Decepticon activity, and Prime had Cliffjumper pilot the mode-locked Jetfire to the scene. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 8|Transformers #8}} When they arrived, Jetfire's wing was shot off by a [[Space bridge]] energy pulse, and they wound up crashing. After being thrown clear in the impact, Cliffjumper found himself accosted by the newly arrived [[Shockwave (G1)#Energon Universe|Shockwave]], who transformed into gun mode so that Soundwave could level him at the Mini Vehicle, but at the last moment, Ratchet leapt in front of him and took the shot. Prime leapt to Cliffjumper's aid, but even with backup from Jazz, the Decepticons gained the upper hand. It was then that [[Elita One (G1)#Energon Universe|Elita One]] arrived on the scene with the emaciated [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Energon Universe|Ultra Magnus]], and Jazz and Cliffjumper were caught up in the chaos that followed. Optimus wanted to rescue them, but Elita told him that there was no helping them, and a reluctant Prime carried her and Magnus away. Meanwhile, Shockwave was curious what effects prolonged time on Earth had on Cybertronians, and figured the two wounded Autobots would make perfect guinea pig-a-trons for painful experimentation. Cliffjumper could only cry out as he and Jazz were dragged away. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 9|Transformers #9}} The pair were chained up in a dark room within the Decepticon's new base. When Shockwave, Soundwave, and Thundercracker arrived, they both offered some token resistance, Cliffjumper expressing doubt that Optimus would just leave them behind, but Shockwave rebutted him with enthusiasm for the impending torture. The other Decepticons left just before Shockwave began the torture, unable to watch but still able to hear the screams. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 10|Transformers #10}}

Before the torture could begin in earnest, the Autobots arrived. When Optimus' scolding of Arcee's bloodlust caused her to lower her guard on Shockwave, the scientist took Cliffjumper hostage, allowing the Constructicons enough time to reform Devastator. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 11|Transformers #11}}

{{spoiler|Transformers (2023) issue 15|January 8 2025}}

Handed off to Soundwave to hold, Cliffjumper was nearly carried back through the space bridge before Carly smashed her van into Soundwave, freeing her friend. No sooner had Cliffjumper pulled his friend from the totalled vehicle, Devastator brought his foot down, crushing Cliffjumper's arm, before he punt-kicked the Autobot through the portal to Cybertron and into the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. Refusing to leave Cliffjumper behind, Optimus rushed through the portal, chasing away the Combaticons before crushing Shockwave's head. Carrying Cliffjumper, Optimus was ready to return to Earth before Elita destroyed the space bridge, insisting that the Autobots on Cybertron needed their leader and the energon Shockwave had plundered. Refusing to win that way, Optimus detonated the pilfered energon, severing the link between Earth and Cybertron. While Optimus was sent back to Earth, {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 12|Transformers #12}} Cliffjumper remained on Cybertron where he was drafted into Elita's resistance cell. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 15|Transformers #15}} Cliffjumper, along with Elita, Bluestreak arrived to the site of Cliffjumper's home, where his clan was killed, he finds and reveals to the duo, that he kept a spark container of what was left of the clan, returning to Elita's safeguard, where he discovers various other autobot survivors, remarking he doesn't know any of them. Cliffjumper plans to place the spark container of his clan in the well of all sparks, which has become a decepticon deathtrap according to Elita. However Cliffjumper reveals the well can possibly help create a autobot, powerful enough to stop the decepticons, Bluestreak agrees with Cliffjumper, and Elita asks once all is done, will he return to earth and help Optimus? Cliffjumper instead reveals he must go back, to help Carly. {{storylink|Transformers (2023) issue 16|Transformers #16}}
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===''Transformers Go! Go!''===
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==Commercial appearances==
Cliffjumper and [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] once allowed a [[Mini-spy]] access to the Autobot base, only for the little rascal to start mucking around with [[Teletraan I]]. The two Autobots then rushed in to check the Mini-spy's true allegiance, discovering it to be a Decepticon. The spy fled, with the two Autobots in pursuit. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Mini-Spies|Mini-spies commercial}}

==Games==
===Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons===
Optimus Prime embarked on a mission to rescue Cliffjumper, along with several other Autobots being held captive inside the Decepticons' maze-like base. {{storylink|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons|Adventure Game: Defeat the Decepticons packaging blurb and game}}

===The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth===
[[File:C64Cliffjumper.gif|thumb|upright=1.4|:\]]

Along with his fellow Autobots, Cliffjumper protected Earth from the menace of the Decepticons. He was ostensibly under the command of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth}}
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===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
Cliffjumper participated in numerous one-on-one matches against other Autobots and Decepticons, using his fists, his sword, or his gun to defeat his opponents. Sometimes, he even faced off against himself! {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
During the war on Cybertron, Cliffjumper was among a group of Autobots led by [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], who went to [[Tyrest]] in an attempt to reason with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. They were ambushed by the Decepticons, and Sentinel Prime was killed. {{storylink|The War Within}} On their way back to Iacon after an energon scavenging mission, Cliffjumper and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] were forced to evade a Decepticon team headed by [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (Legends)|More than Meets the Eye}} Cliffjumper was amongst the Autobots who fought back against the Decepticon Seekers when they went on a world-wide rampage. {{storylink|Robots in the Sky}} Following a Decepticon attack on [[New York City]], Cliffjumper joined [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]'s team of infiltrators on a hunt for Decepticons. They were thwarted by three of the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|War Dawn (Legends)|War Dawn}}

Cliffjumper was still fighting the good fight when the Aerialbots were sent back in time and helped Orion Pax and Ariel become Optimus Prime and Elita-One respectively. {{storylink|Golden Age (Legends)|Golden Age}} [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]], Cliffjumper and [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] were sent to [[South America]] where the Decepticons were attempting to build a cannon to harness the energy of the [[Crystal of Power]]. Even joined by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], the Autobots were unable to prevent the cannon's completion, but later destroyed it and capped the shaft on which the crystal had stood. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain (Legends)|Fire on the Mountain}}

Cliffjumper and a few other Autobots were heading back from a charity event when they received a distress signal from a nearby human military base. Arriving on-scene, they found Decepticons scouring the base for the [[MacGuffin Generator]]. Cliffjumper and the Autobots fought the Decepticons to a stalemate, until the evil robots got their hands on the device and activated it. It proved more volatile than they expected however, and blew them all off into the distance. Cliffjumper helped repair the base in the battle's aftermath. {{storylink|Raiding Party}}

Cliffjumper was caught up somehow in a [[Quintesson]] plot to kidnap several Autobots during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsCliffjumper.jpg|thumb|400px|:D]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Cliffjumper-(Gen).jpg|thumb|400px|Am I holding my hand as a gun?]]
Cliffjumper participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in two different bodies:
*''Cliffjumper'' — This Common character could be recruited by collecting 8 units of Cybermetal.
*''Cliffjumper (Gen)'' — This Epic character was available as a reward to 50 leagues in the "Transform and Roll Out!" event.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Cliffjumper-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|300px|"'''SHOTGUN!'''" "I outrank you, get in the back."]]

Though physically one of the smaller Autobots, Cliffjumper has the gung-ho attitude of much bigger bots, and the impatient, straining-at-the-leash growl of "let me at 'em!" can be heard prior to any engagement with the Decepticons. His eagerness and daring have no equal, but he does tend towards impulsiveness, especially when it comes to any kind of stealthy approach.
Cliffjumper is prone to go through things rather than over or around them.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Cliffjumper Bio}}

Cliffjumper arrived on earth in time to participate in the battle for the Codex Key. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Codex Showdown Campaign}}

Cliffjumper also witnessed the creation of Superion, and participated in many key battles for the Autobot cause.

With Optimus Prime [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] stuck in 1984, Ultra Magnus and Prowl decided to send Cliffjumper and a team of [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|C.O.M.B.A.T. Bots]] back in time to find them. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Crossroads of Time}}

*'''Class:''' Gunner
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons:''' Cliffjumper uses a standard issue [[grenade launcher]] to bombard defenses from afar.
*'''Ability: Glass Gas Rockets''' Cliffjumper can shoot out 4 rockets of glass gas towards key defenses. Upon impact, the affected buildings take 40% more damage for 7 seconds.
**'''Cost''': 4 ability points +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:cliffjumper Cliffjumper at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
While confronting a [[Quintesson]]-brainwashed [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] remarked that all those years ago, Cliffjumper was right about Mirage being a traitor. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Appearing Act}}

===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Cliffjumper was a tenacious Autobot who always had the right weapon for any situation. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
::''Main article: [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys]]''

==Merchandise==
::''Main article: [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Merchandise]]''

==Notes==
*Cliffjumper's pre-production name '''Blow-Out''' was mentioned in a Marvel Age article announcing the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel comic series]] in 1984,<ref name="marvelage">[http://www.electric-escape.net/node/590 Article from Marvel Age #17.]</ref> and also appeared at one point in ''[[The Great Car Rally]]''. The second instance is particularly peculiar considering he's referred to as Cliffjumper throughout the rest of the book.
*In "[[Laserbeak's Fury]]", Cliffjumper's only appearance in the [[Ladybird Books]], he is colored yellow like his original toy's variant.
*Like many of his compatriots in "[[Crossing Over]]", Cliffjumper is depicted as his [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Classics|contemporaneous ''Classics'' toy]]. However, from "[[Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass]]" onwards, Cliffjumper lacks that toy's silver vehicle mode highlights, essentially making him an all-red "virtual redeco"... of himself. Maybe travelling to a negative polarity universe strips your paintjob?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Cliff''' (クリフ ''Kurifu''), '''Cliffjumper''' (クリフジャンパー ''Kurifujanpā'')
*''Czech:'' '''Skokan'''
*''Danish:'' '''Klippespringer''' (Danish cartoon, "Cliffjumper")
*''French:'' '''Cliff''' (Europe cartoon), '''Matamore''' (Canada cartoon), '''Rapido''' (Canada toys)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Sziklaugró''' ("Cliffjumper"), '''Ugró''' (first dub of ''The Movie'', "Jumper")
*''Italian:'' '''Grillo''' ("Cricket")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tiàoyá''' (Taiwan, 跳崖, "Cliff Jumping"), '''Fēigùoshān''' (China, 飞过山, "Flying across a Mountain")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Salta-Penhascos''' (Portugal comics), '''Saltador''' (Brazil comics), '''Carrera''' (Brazil toys)
*''Russian:'' '''Skalolaz''' (Скалолаз, "Rock-climber")
*''South American:'' '''Carrera'''
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Strybun''' (Стрибун, "Jumper")
*''Polish:'' '''Skoczek Skalny''' (TM Semic Comic, "Mountain Skipper")

==References==
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[[Category:Alternity Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Cloud Autobots]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Energon Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Autobots]]
[[Category:Go! Go! Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Mini Vehicles]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
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Transformers (2023) issue 16

2025-01-20T19:45:03Z

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'''The Autobots are caught in the crossfire of a Decepticon civil war, and the only hope to end it may be the return of an even greater evil.'''

==Synopsis==
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Despite her reservations, [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] leads [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] across the war-torn wastes of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to what was once the home of Cliffjumper's [[clan]], long forgotten by the [[Decepticon]]s ever since they destroyed it in a bombing campaign. Cliffjumper digs through the rubble to find a [[spark canister]] he had hidden away; though there isn't enough remaining to bring back any of his friends, he says there's the possibility it can be used to create something new.

On [[Earth]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] orders the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s to merge into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] to combat [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. As [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Soundwave, and their respective troops clash, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] are caught in the middle of the carnage. [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] tries to reason with Starscream, but the one-time Decepticon leader is too obsessed with revenge and reveals the truth of what he and Soundwave did to [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. As Starscream rants about the universe being made only for the strong, Thundercracker uses the [[H.I.S.S. tank]] remote control to steer Starscream's body off a ledge. The blue [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] then transforms and flies away, abandoning Soundwave to the fury of [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Optimus decides the [[Autobot]]s must intervene, fearing that the Decepticons’ senseless violence could damage the dam and endanger the humans. However, he is again overcome with visions and rage, firing his [[fusion cannon]] straight at the dam. Water bursts through the structure and sweeps away all the [[Transformer]]s. As the water rushes through the woods, Optimus spots two children on bikes fleeing from the waves. He tries to save them but is unable to reach them. Luckily, they are saved by the timely arrival of [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], who uses his force field to protect the “strange little creatures,” who managed to survive nearly being crushed by the combiners.

Back on Cybertron, the Autobots return to their makeshift headquarters and Elita explains to Cliffjumper that they’ve been unable to communicate with any other Autobot resistances and that they could be the only ones left. Elita asks Cliff what he plans to do with the sparks in the canister, and he reveals his plan to take them to the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]]. Elita reveals that the Well is deep in Decepticon-controlled territory, but Cliff insists that they need a new warrior to help them, something Bluestreak echoes. And afterward, Cliff will return to Earth. To [[Carly (G1)|Carly]].

Meanwhile, Carly and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] set off on their search for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] with [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]. Elsewhere, in some desert, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] finds that which he was sent to find: [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], sitting in a cave, wounded and blinded. Megatron thanks Laserbeak as he grabs the bird, pulls out some of his cables and connects them to his eyes; he orders Laserbeak to act as his eyes and guide him to the Decepticons.

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] (1)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]] (2)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (3)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (13)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (15)
* [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (21)
* [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (22)
* [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (25)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (26)

|c2=
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (4)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (5)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (6)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (7)
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (8)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (9)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (10)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (11)
* [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (12)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (16)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (19)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (20)
* ''[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]'' (23)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (27)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (28)

||c3=
* Kevin (17)
* Kevin's friend (18)
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (24)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (26)
}}

==Quotes==
"You think Soundwave is any different than me?! It was '''both''' of us that tore your precious Skywarp to pieces, all for his useful metals!!!" 
"You-- you lie!" 
"Wake up from your naïveté, Thundercracker!!! The universe is only for the strong!!! [[Turborat]] eat turborat! Spark versus spark! '''METAL ON METAL!'''"
:—'''Starscream''' shocks '''Thundercracker''' with news about their brother.

"Sorry I'm late to the party, I woke up and almost got crushed by [[Devastator_(G1)#Energon Universe|those]] [[Bruticus_(G1)#Energon Universe|two]]! What in the spark is going on?" 
"Chaos."
:—A newly reactivated '''Trailbreaker''' finds '''Optimus Prime''' in a bad spot.

"My old friend. It has been too long. I must thank you. For finding me, wandering this desolate landscape. But thanks to your temporary sacrifice... I can now, see. Now guide me to my warriors."
:—No longer blind, '''Megatron''' has returned.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* We first learned about the destruction of Cliffjumper's clan in [[Transformers (2023) issue 4|issue #4]].
* Thundercracker initially believed the Autobots to be responsible for what became of Skywarp when he was revived in [[Transformers (2023) issue 5|issue #5]], but now knows that it was Starscream and Soundwave that used the Seeker to rebuild [[Teletraan I]].
* This is the first time Astrotrain has used his steam train mode in the Energon Universe.
* It was unknown why Astrotrain was locked away aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' other than his rage against Megatron when we first saw him back in [[Transformers (2023) issue 8|issue #8]]. Here, we learn that Megatron was responsible for "ending his love."
* Optimus Prime has been experiencing strange visions ever since [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparky]] entered the [[Matrix of Leadership]] in [[Transformers (2023) issue 6|issue #6]]. However, these visions have been growing more and more corrupted, along with Optimus' eyes turning purple with rage, since [[Transformers (2023) issue 12|issue #12]].
* MEGATRON RETURNS! The Decepticon leader was last seen in the series proper to be frozen in a block of ice in issue #4, though readers of ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' know that he was taken by the denizens of [[Cobra-La]] to be studied. He escaped from [[Cobra-La]] in [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story|the ''Transformers'' segment]] of the ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]'', though losing his (remaining) eye to [[Golobulus]] in the process.

===''Transformers'' references===
* Devastator says prepare for Devastation, Bruticus! Which was actually heard in [[All Hail Megatron]] by Devastator himself.
* Thundercracker’s decision to abandon the Decepticons fits in with earlier portrayals of him, calling to mind both his original toy file card and his appearances in the [[2005 IDW continuity]].
* The Well of Sparks, more commonly known as the "Well of All Sparks" is a longtime piece of ''Transformers'' mythology, first appearing in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity]] in ''[[Transformers: War Within: The Dark Ages]]'' [[Conflagration|#6]].

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Bruticus vs. Devastator, by Daniel Warren Johnson and [[Mike Spicer]].
* '''Cover B:''' Bruticus emerges from a smoking forest, by Jorge Corona and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover C:''' Connecting cover by [[Karl Kerschl]].
* '''Cover D:''' Soundwave vs Starscream, by [[Manabu Yashiro]].
* '''Cover E:''' Laserbeak perches on Megatron’s arm, by [[Homare]].

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===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 3: Combiner Chaos''''' ([[May 28]], [[2025]]) ISBN 153432559X / ISBN 978-1534325593 
** Collects issues #13–18 and the [[Transformers Energon Universe Special story|''Transformers'' story]] from ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]''.
** Trade paperback format.

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