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Artfire

2020-07-12T20:28:42Z

MissingSea: /* Legends comic */

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{{disambig2|the Japanese Targetmaster|the Spy Changer known as "Artfire" in Japan|Hot Shot (RID)}}
:''Artfire is an [[Autobot]] from [[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Artfire.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Reissue me. I'll sell well. Trust me. I won't kill Soundwave, I swear.]]
'''Artfire''' (アートファイアー ''Ātofaiā'') is a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] sniper. He is patient, and thinks of his friends first, but there are times when he ignores orders because of that. His body can withstand temperatures of up to 8,000 degrees Celsius.

His primary Targetmaster companion is [[Nightstick (Headmasters)|Nightstick]], who transforms into a "space beam gun", though he sometimes allies himself with [[Sparks]].

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==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''Legends'' comic====
In the late 1980s, Artfire was among the Autobots on [[Earth]] who fought to protect the [[Transform Super Cog]] from being stolen by the [[Decepticon]]s, but the [[Battlecharger]]s were able to get past their defenses. {{Storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

====''The Headmasters'' comic====
[[File:ArtfireManga01.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85]]

Along with fellow Targetmaster [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], Artfire joined [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] in attending to a fire in a large metropolitan area. Artfire and Nightstick aided those trapped in buildings while Ricochet and [[Nebulon (Headmasters)|Nebulon]] used his fire hose to quench the flames.

[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], and [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]], the culprits of the blaze, arrived and made more trouble. The Autobots defeated the [[Decepticon]]s quickly, and all was well. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 7|The Headmasters #7}}
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===''United''===
[[File:FierceFightingOnPlanetNebulos-ChromedomeArtfireStepperKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[Guido Guidi]] both loves you and hates you.]]
A devastating [[nano-virus]] plagued the Earthbound Autobots, a plague that Headmasters or Targetmasters like Ricochet were mysteriously immune from. [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] charged Ricochet with leading a team of unafflicted Autobots including Artfire to [[Nebulos]], where the supreme scientist [[Zella]] had crafted an antidote.

As Ricochet's team arrived on Nebulos, an army of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] appeared via an inter-dimensional portal. The nano-virus was part of a larger plot to draw out the Headmasters and Targetmasters so that their Nebulan partners could be collected. As Ricochet, [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] concentrated their attacks on Straxus, Ricochet slipped through the battle to pick up Zella's antidote. With Straxus defeated, the Decepticons fled.

The antidote was successful, and Artfire was there as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] personally thanked Ricochet for his brave efforts. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
Artfire was an Autobot soldier who joined the war effort on [[Nebulos]], fighting alongside the [[World Watcher]] alliance against the Decepticons and the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. When Targetmaster technology was developed, Artfire was teamed with a Nebulon named [[Fracas]]. However, Fracas later betrayed the World Watchers to the Hive, bringing Targetmaster tech to the Decepticons.

Fracas teamed with [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], one of the most infamous Decepticons in history, officer to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] himself. After their defeat and trial, Galvatron and Scourge were sentenced to death while Fracas was turned back over to Artfire for extradition. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}
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==Toys==
===''The Headmasters''===
[[File:G1toy-Artfire.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.15|I cost more than my ''Masterpiece'' toy!]]
*'''Artfire''' (Targetmaster, [[1987]])
**''ID number'': '''C-108'''
**''Accessories'': 2 "wings", gun mount, left & right fists, "Nightstick" Targetmaster

: ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' Artfire is a [[retool]] of [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Generation 1|Inferno]], transforming into a Mitsubishi Fuso fire engine. His ladder and [[robot mode]] fists were given new tooling to allow him to use any Targetmaster gun. He came with his Targetmaster partner Nightstick, and did ''not'' come with any of Inferno's other weapons (the rifle or missiles), just the removable fists and head-"wings".

: This base mold is also used by [[Grapple (G1)#Toys|Grapple]] and [[Hauler#Toys|RoadHauler]].

::*{{external|http://www.tfu.info/1987/Cybertron/Artfire/artfire.htm|More information on Artfire}}
::*[http://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/techs1987.html Translation of Artfire's tech-spec]
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Artfire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Sure, but where's [[Hauler]]?]]
*'''Artfire''' ([[December 17]], [[2012]])
**''Accessories:'' [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#United|Nightstick]] and [[Sparks#United 2|Sparks]] Targetmaster partners

:Available only as a mail-away exclusive offered through ''[[Transformers Generations 2012]]'' Vol. 1, ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' Artfire transforms into a fictional six-wheeled variant of the 2002-2007 {{w|Pierce Manufacturing#Gallery of Pierce Apparatus|Pierce Contender}} series of firetrucks and is a white and red [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Voyager Class [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Inferno]], but with ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)#RTS|Reveal the Shield]]'' [[Grapple (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Solar Storm Grappel]]'s extending crane arm. Artfire comes with two Targetmasters: Sparks, a redeco of ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Pinpoint]], and Nightstick, yet another redeco of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Nightstick (G1)#Universe (2008)|Nightstick]].

: This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Pyro (G1)#Timelines|Spark]], ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' GDO [[Hot Spot (G1)#Generations|Protectobot Hot Spot]], and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] Protectobot Hot Spot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/UnitedArtfire/artfire.htm More information on ''United'' Artfire at TFU.info]''

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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece MP-37 Artfire.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Why do I exist?]]
*'''Artfire''' ([[May 27]], [[2017]])
**''ID Number'': '''MP-37'''
**''Accessories'': Gun, [[Nightstick (Headmasters)#Masterpiece|Nightstick]] Targetmaster partner, two faces

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Artfire is a redeco of [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]], transforming into a Mitsubishi Fuso fire engine. He comes with a few of the accessories the original mold had (the gun and the additional face), but also comes with his Targetmaster Nightstick. Nightstick can turn into a gun and can either be held as a normal gun or attach to Artfire's wrist in ''Headmasters'' "Target on!" style, as well as mount on the ladder in vehicle mode. Whereas Inferno only had a hidden wrist barrel in his right arm and Grapple only had one in his left arm, Artfire has barrels behind both arms (albeit only chrome, as opposed to the chrome/flat-color choice you get with the other two versions of this mold).

:If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Artfire comes with a [[collector coin]], mounted on a folding card styled to resemble the front of his truck mode (robot mode chest).

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==Notes==
* No explanation is given as to how Artfire became bonded with his Targetmaster buddy, as he certainly wasn't present when the Targetmaster process happened in the episode "[[Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)]]".
* According to [[Aaron Archer]], Artfire was on the "short list" of potential reissue candidates had the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' returned.
* Being one of the last figures from [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#Headmasters|''The Headmasters'' toy run]] and one of the few "originals" to the Japanese toyline at the time, Artfire commands ridiculous amounts of money on the secondary market (hence the clamor for a reissue).
* In the ''[[Transformers Generations 2011|Generations 2011]]'' comic, Artfire's form is based on a recolor of the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Inferno mold with a recolored ''[[Power Core Combiners]]'' [[Pinpoint]] as his Targetmaster partner. According to artist Guido Guidi [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=81604&view=findpost&p=1893772 on the Allspark message board], he made up this design on his own initiative, and there weren't any plans to release it as a toy at that point. Whether the toy that was announced a year later was based on Guido's rendition, or whether it was just a coincidence, is currently unknown.

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Wreckers

2010-05-28T12:32:59Z

MissingSea: Updating LSOTW deceased members

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{{disambig3|Wrecker}}
:''The Wreckers are an [[Autobot]] combat unit from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[Image:Wreckers symbol.png|right|180px|thumb|Wreck & Rule]]
The '''Wreckers''' are a special task force, generally composed of the best and the toughest die-hard fighters around. Its ranks are composed of a who's-who of the obscure; mechs you've never heard much about, mostly because the Wreckers are often called in to fight when the odds of success are slim. Bluntly, they tend to burn through their roster at a frightening rate. The Wreckers are a close-knit group that's more concerned with bursting in, guns-blazing, and doing their Thing, than they are concerned with, say, strategy. Despite their disregard for planning and the bodycount their team mounts, the Wreckers are amazingly successful. If it's a lost cause, the Wreckers will be there, winning the day with sheer guts and determination.

Perhaps the most celebrated leader of the Wreckers is [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], though the memory of his former leader, [[Impactor]], hangs over his head. The team also has vague ties to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], and its roster often includes the other [[Triple Changer]]s, the [[Jumpstarter]]s and the [[Deluxe Vehicle]]s. The roster of the Wreckers, as noted, is always in flux, and the future will bring leaders such as [[Apelinq]] and members outside the usual pool of [[Autobot]]s, including [[Maximal]]s, [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]], and even former [[Decepticon]]s. But those were [[Universe (2003 comic)|pretty weird times]].

{{bigquote|Never a dull moment when you're a Wrecker.|[[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Stormbringer issue 4|''Stormbringer'' #4]]}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel UK Generation 1 comics===
[[Image:Wreckersoriginallineup.jpg|right|300px|thumb|They always smile after a nice massacre.]]
The initial roster of the Wreckers consisted of Impactor (the leader), Roadbuster, Whirl, Twin-Twist, Topspin and Rack'n'Ruin. They were later joined by Broadside, Sandstorm and Springer (who became the team's leader after Impactor's death). The team were set to be at the business end of [[Operation: Volcano]], killing ten of the most deadly Decepticons as they converged on a staged conference. However, when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] called off the Decepticons' advance (truth be told, he didn't seem to know or care about it), the Wreckers' plans were also cancelled. As was Impactor's life, as one of the Decepticons, [[Macabre]], had stayed behind to kill [[Emirate Xaaron]], and Impactor took the 'bullet' for him. Impactor named Springer his successor as he lay dying. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

Later, the team and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] were misled into trying to kill [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] upon his return to Cybertron. Decepticons had planted misinformation that Prime was in fact a Decepticon made up to ''look'' like Prime. Fortunately for the Wreckers' record, Magnus and Xaaron uncovered the truth before anyone could kill the Autobots' Greatest Leader. {{storylink|Distant Thunder!}}

Both Roadbuster and Whirl appear to be absent from the team later on. Roadbuster reappears amongst the Wreckers eventually, but Whirl is never seen again. {{storylink|Time Wars}} Inferno is later affiliated with the team. {{storylink|Firebug!}}

'''Known members:'''
* [[Impactor]] (original leader)
* [[Rack'n'Ruin]]
* [[Roadbuster]]
* [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]
* [[Twin Twist]]
* [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (leader after Impactor's death)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]
* [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]

After the team takes major casualties during the Time Wars, the few survivors (Springer, Broadside and Inferno) joined together with other "outsiders"—both Autobot and Decepticon—to form the (aptly named) [[Survivors]].

===''Universe: Featuring the Wreckers''===
[[Image:Wreckers3hlineup.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Now taking applications for: [[Cyclonus (G1)|Traitors]], [[Arcee (G1)|Girls]], [[Fractyl|Wimps]], and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|People Who Shouldn't Be Here]].]]
After the end of the war, the [[Maximal High Council]] called the Wreckers back into service to protect the fragile peace that existed between [[Maximal]] and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]. The war veteran and gifted engineer Apelinq was assigned to be a squad commander of this new iteration of the legendary Autobot strike force, and several of his former comrades were also drafted. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Major]] was also added to the ranks of the Wreckers in a commanding role. <ref>Apelinq's full profile in [[Disclosure|''Universe: Featuring the Wreckers'' issue 3]]</ref>

All but Rodimus and Apelinq were lost to [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicon forces]] and its [[transformation virus]], but their depleted ranks were filled with other survivors, some rescued by Apelinq from the [[Beast Wars (event)|Beast Wars]]. In this troubled time, even [[Decepticon]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] were accepted into their ranks. {{storylink|Universe (2003 comic)|Transformers Universe: Featuring The Wreckers}}

'''Known members:'''
* [[Apelinq]]
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]
* [[CatSCAN]]
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]]
* [[Dillo]]
* [[Fractyl]]
* [[Mol]]
* [[Packrat]]
* [[Primal Prime]]
* [[Ramulus]]
* [[Rav]]
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]
* [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]]
* [[Sentinel Maximus]]
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
* [[Sonar (BW)|Sonar]]
* [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]]
* [[Tap-Out (G1)|Tap-Out]]
* [[Tigatron]]

===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics===
[[Image:Wreckersdw.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Wreckers: Featuring Ultra Magnus' Crotch.]]
The Wreckers split from the Autobot forces after the disappearance of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in a [[space bridge]] explosion. Led by Springer, they clashed with [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon|Ultracons]] in the [[Tagan Heights]] for a time {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages}} before reuniting with the Autobots and the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] immediately prior to the Age of Internment. {{storylink|War Within: The Age of Wrath}}

'''Known members:'''
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (leader)
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
* [[Roadbuster]]
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]
* [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]
* [[Twin Twist]]
* [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]

Later on, during Shockwave's reign on Cybertron, the Wreckers whittled down to small but elite task force of Autobots dedicated to keeping the peace wherever (and however) necessary. The [[Triple Changer]]s left the group and Ultra Magnus stepped in to lead.

'''Known members:'''
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (leader)
* Topspin
* Twin Twist
* Roadbuster
* Whirl

When the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] were released from imprisonment in Cybertron's [[Detention Banks]], the Wreckers responded in kind. This, however, was after [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] had already wiped out the [[Omnibot (G1)|Omnibots]] and defeated [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. In the battle, both Whirl and Roadbuster were apparently killed before Ultra Magnus took charge and brought Menasor down. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

===IDW Generation 1 comics===
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{{quote|What do you '''mean''', it's a lost cause? Of '''course''' it's a lost cause. That's why we're '''here!'''|[[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2]]}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers4-triumphoverevil.jpg|left|thumb|300px|This roster feels familiar.]]

The Wreckers are the Autobots who get called in when the odds of success are nonexistent, but the job needs to be done anyway. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} They've been fighting for a long time, first under [[Impactor]] {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}, with many grand exploits. They've gained a few fan-boys along the way, mainly "Fisitron" who writes the ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' datalogs {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} and the odd [[Ladybird Books|stories for children]]. They even had their own Decepticon counterparts, the dreaded [[Squadron X]]! {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} The original leader was [[Impactor]], until he did some ''minor'' thing to be incarcerated for. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

The Wreckers are an inspiration to the Autobots, heroes of daring exploits who never leave each other behind and always save the day... or so ''Wreckers: Declassified'' and the official line would tell them. What only a handful know is the dark reality... like how Impactor was really locked up for murdering a helpless, chained-down Squadron X. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

Assigned to [[Varas Centralus]] after the Decepticon infiltration on that planet went to [[Infiltration protocol|Phase Six]], they were pulled out and sent back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] at the order of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] when the Autobot leader suspected that [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] might have been behind the disappearance of the [[Calabi-Yau]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}}

[[Image:Wreckersstormbringer.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Wreckers are so hardcore they don't even need a spaceship. Except for when they [[Xantium|do]].]]

The Wreckers arrived just in time to save [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] and [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]]. They then proceeded to take [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s team apart without breaking a sweat. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}} Thunderwing was ''slightly'' more challenging, but the Wreckers suffered no apparent casualties. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

When Thunderwing popped up again guarding a cave on [[Corata-Vaz]], Optimus Prime sent for the team once again. {{storylink|Spotlight: Cyclonus}} They didn't stop Thunderwing but he was rendered inert by [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

Sometime later, some of the Wreckers were captured by the Decepticons. They were rescued by the remaining Wreckers, now led by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], who was acting independently. After this, Kup decided to form a new team that included Wreckers [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Roadbuster]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}}

After the great push by Megatron, Kup and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] were made into Wreckers, with Ultra Magnus and [[Verity Carlo]] providing them with transport. A few years later, Wrecker reservists [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]], [[Pyro]], [[Rotorstorm]] and [[Ironfist]] were added to the team. Springer was becoming weary of assembling these teams, only to see them blown apart.

The first mission by the new team was to travel to [[Garrus-9]] and bring it back under Autobot control. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} After the arrival of a battered Impactor, however, they discovered that the sociopathic [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] had seized control of the facility and the whole place had gone mental. A report from Prowl also stated they needed to find "[[Aequitas]]". Splitting into two teams, the Wreckers made planetfall {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} and soon became separated from each other. Perceptor's team were tasked to find Aequitas, but Springer abruptly changed strategy and split his group into two: one to find the prisoners, the other to "get help" from a maximum security cell. Perceptor's team succeeded—albeit with the loss of Rotorstorm to Overlord—but Springer, Impactor and Twin Twist were captured. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

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{{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}
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{{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers1-newrecruits.jpg|right|thumb|300px|"What's your name, soldier?"<br>"Parts, sir! Private Parts!"]]
'''Known members:'''
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (leader)
* [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]
* [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]]
* [[Verity Carlo]] (stowaway), the only non-Cybertronian member.
* [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]]
* [[Impactor]] (former leader)
* [[Ironfist]] (deceased)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]
* [[Pyro]] (deceased)
* [[Rack'n'Ruin]]
* [[Roadbuster]]
* [[Rotorstorm]] (deceased)
* [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]
* [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]
* [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] (deceased)
* [[Twin Twist]] (deceased)
* [[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]]
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{{note|Their starship, the ''[[Xantium]]'', appears able to transform into a robot and thus may also constitute a member of the team.}}

===Shattered Glass===
The Wreckers were a band of mercenaries led by [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]], who spent their time looting and pillaging the countryside. They approved of [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus's]] campaign of conquest, but initially preferred to remain autonomous.

That is, until one fateful day when Optimus hired the Wreckers to fight alongside his Autobots at the battle of [[Praxus-Delta]]. The battle was brutal and resulted in every Wrecker except Rodimus meeting the fate of most Wreckers across the [[multiverse]] at the hands of the Decepticons. Rodimus impressed Optimus by remaining in the fight regardless, in order to fulfill the contract. Thanks to his efforts the Autobots escaped without further losses, and Optimus was so impressed that he offered Rodimus leadership of the [[Seeker (SG)|Seeker]]s, which the former Wrecker accepted. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (franchise)|"Shattered Glass" Rodimus's bio.}}

After the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] had successfully turned back one of the Autobots' raids, [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] reminded Prime that he ''had'' recommended reforming the Wreckers as their best counter to the Squad.

Later, when trying to convince [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and [[Sideswipe (SG)|Sideswipe]] to leave the Decepticons and join up with one of his power-grabbing schemes, Rodimus hearkened back to what was likely the Wreckers' old motto, when he told them that they'd have "a whole planet ready to ''wreck-and-ruin''!" {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

==Notes==
* For some reason, [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s profile art in ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'' has her branded with a red verison of the Wreckers insignia. This art was reused for her ''[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]]'' entry.

==References==
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