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Breakdown (IDW)

2023-05-25T01:34:05Z

ShockSound11: /* Transformers: Earth Wars */ image

{{faction|velocitron|decepticon|ascenticon}}
{{disambig3.5|the sometimes-Decepticon Velocitronian|the Decepticon Stunticon|Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown}}
:''Breakdown is a [[Velocitron]]ian or [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TAAO1 KnockOutBreakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|He's got the ''biggest'' puppy-dog eyes.]]
[[Conjunx Endura]] with [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]], '''Breakdown''' is heavier and slower than what his speed-focused people on [[Velocitron]] idealize. Since his world's entry into the [[Council of Worlds]], he has become part of cross-planet endeavors that his Conjunx has gotten involved in. Unlike Knock Out, he goes about his life with more humility towards others.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Transformers: Windblade vol. 2 #4]] (mentioned); [[Race Against the Light|#5]] (depicted)
[[File:Windblade DS 5 Not-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|INTENSE CHEERING ACTION]]

As a relatively slow and bulky Velocitronian, Breakdown faced prejudice from his fellow Velocitronians, a fact that [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] mentioned as she explained the problems of Velocitronian society to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} The next day, Breakdown was in [[Delta]] watching the [[Benefit 500]], and thus he cheered upon witnessing the offworlder [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]'s dazzling victory. {{storylink|Race Against the Light}} When Velocitron joined the [[Council of Worlds]] as a result of this victory, Knock Out became one of the planet's representatives and the pair emigrated to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].{{storylink|Choose Me}} Knock Out stayed on Cybertron for the sake of his conjunx, as Breakdown was happy to find a place where heavyset 'bots like him could live without facing discrimination. {{storylink|The Chosen One}} On [[Chosen One Day]], the two took a trip to the planet's [[Acid Wastes]]. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

Some time later, he reminded Knock Out to be nice while dealing with [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

[[File:DesperateTimes-CarcerTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|If no-one else can help, and if you can find them...]]

When a wave of undead [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s approached Cybertron, the two Velocitronians joined the efforts to repel the invaders; Knock Out using his superior speed to lure a Titan into his Conjunx's fusillade of heavy artillery. {{storylink|Ping}} Their efforts weren't enough, and the Cybertronians were soon pushed back against the [[Spire]] in the face of a seemingly endless [[zombie]] onslaught. With no other recourse, Windblade hit upon a desperate idea to force the spacebound [[Vigilem|Carcer]] to transform, and assembled a team to infiltrate the ship and wrest control of the Titan from its captain [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Breakdown was partnered with [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]], [[Sparkstalker]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. While searching for Titan's [[brain module]] however, they were intercepted and detained by Elita herself. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}}

Over the next few months, Breakdown landed a new job on Cybertron, becoming a lab assistant to the Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Schismatic}} Following the [[Iron Ring]]'s failed invasion of Cybertron and the rise of [[New Prysmos]], {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}}, Knock Out revealed to Windblade that he'd stayed on Cybertron primarily for Breakdown's sake. Breakdown and Knock Out attended the debates together, and both participated in Windblade's victory party. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

[[File:Schismatic-BreakdownVsMagic.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|When you are aboard an alien construct of uncertain design and purpose, you touch ''nothing!'']]

As part of Windblade's early maneuvers as the newly appointed leader of Cybertron, she sent the two to New Prysmos to figure out what had happened to the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] responsible for the creation of the alien city. As they approached the city's outskirts, Breakdown inadvertently discovered that some of the Talisman's [[magic]] had pooled beneath the city when he poked a glowing crack in the ground (like any good scientist). Exposure to magic caused his arm to crumble to dust; before this infection could consume his entire body, Wheeljack was able to amputate the arm and the two retreated to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to recuperate. Breakdown was still convulsing when [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] arrived. His encounter with the Talisman allowed the villainous [[Darkling Lord]]s to realize that Cybertronians could be easily felled by their magic. {{storylink|Schismatic}}

[[File:GoodMen WheeljackBreakdownQuickswitch.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9]]
Once Breakdown had recovered, he and Wheeljack were able to determine why Cybertronians were so vulnerable to magic, but concluded that they were unable to come up with any workable countermeasures before the Talisman burrowed its way to [[Vector Sigma]] and remade the planet into a copy of [[Prysmos]]. They reported this news to Ironhide when he returned; when the exiled [[Spectral Knight]]s arrived, the Cybertronians reluctantly agreed to an alliance to save Cybertron. {{storylink|Cybertron No More}}

After Breakdown received a new arm, Wheeljack was able to investigate the magic further, and concluded that what the Prysmosians called "magic" was gamma radiation augmented by inconsistent variances, capable of breaking down Cybertronian molecular structure. From this, Wheeljack was able to design a counter-frequency capable of neutralizing the magic, temporarily reconstituting Breakdown's old limb before it began to break down again. Breakdown pointed out that this was only a temporary stopgap, but Wheeljack concluded it was their best chance at saving Cybertron. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Transformers vs. Visionaries)|Desperate Measures}} The pair were able to construct a counter-frequency "bomb" that would neutralize the Talisman and recruited [[Quickswitch]] to carry the weapon into the core of the planet. {{storylink|Good Men}}

Ultimately, a combination of magic and science were able to both neutralize the Talisman while also raising New Prysmos to the surface of the planet, recreating a portion of old Prysmos on Cybertron in the process. Wheeljack returned safely to Iacon, where he and Breakdown helped repair [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], whose body had been magically mutated by [[Virulina]]. With the day saved, the three went out for a drink at [[Maccadam]]'s. {{storylink|The Curtain}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] attacked, Knock Out and Breakdown stood by as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his fleet returned from their defeat at [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}}

{{--}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:TheBeautyOfCybertron-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

When the Decepticons hatched a scheme to steal [[magic]]al artifacts from [[Equestria]], Breakdown remained behind to keep watch over the [[space bridge]], noticing [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]'s interest in Equestrian culture. Among the artifacts that the Decepticons recovered as a crystal that held [[King Sombra]]'s spirit, which was released during a skirmish between the ponies and Decepticons. The evil [[unicorn]] cast a mind-control spell which brought several Decepticons, Breakdown among them, under his control. {{storylink|The Magic of Cybertron}}

Later on, Breakdown was part of a group working to create [[energon cube]]s from a natural energon spring when they were engaged by Knock Out, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Rarity]]. Knock Out attempted to use a paralyzing electrical on Breakdown, but though it temporarily downed him it failed to release him from Sombra's control. As Breakdown revived and attempted to retaliate, Rarity held him in place and revealed that she needed Knock Out's feelings for him to free him. Knock Out gave a passionate speech about how Breakdown was his better half which Rarity channelled to cast the spell which finally freed him from Sombra's control.{{storylink|The Beauty of Cybertron}}

{{--}}

===2019 IDW continuity===

[[File:Tread&CircuitsPart2-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
Breakdown was head of [[Security Operations]] for the Cybertronian colony of [[Velocitron]], and partner to the Ascenticon racer, [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]]. Velocitron used the [[Speedia 500]] race to choose its First Senator, and a terrorist group called [[Mayhem]] threatened the race as a show of protest. Breakdown arranged for extra security precautions as a result of Mayhem's message. He also showed concern over the [[Wreckers]], a stunt show of non-citizens who arrived on Velocitron to enter the Speedia. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}} Mayhem did attack the race, though, causing the death of at least one racer. They also hacked the emergency bandwidth, cutting Breakdown off from the other racers. Security Operations was deployed onto the race course, but several more racers were critically injured or killed, and Mayhem mostly got away. Breakdown personally intervened to shoot a Mayhem terrorist named [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], incidentally allowing his partner Knock Out to cross the finish line and win the position of First Senator. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}}

At the swearing in ceremony days later, Mayhem staged another attack on the Velocitronian Senate. Knock Out was shot during the raid, while Breakdown got the rest of the Senators to a safe place. One of the Wreckers named [[Minerva (G1 robot)|Minerva]] was caught holding the weapon that shot Knock Out, and so she was arrested on suspicion. Only later was it revealed that the Ascenticons, Mayhem, and Security Operations had all been co-conspirators for the renamed Decepticon movement. Knock Out was set up to win the position of First Senator by eliminating the competition, and Breakdown's own Sec-Ops agents had served as Mayhem thanks to Pretender technology. Breakdown and Knock Out had successfully conquered Velocitron for the Decepticons. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}

{{--}}

==Games==

==='''Transformers: Earth Wars'''===

[[File:EW Prime Breakdown.jpeg|thumb|upright=1.67|Arise, Breakdown Prime!]]
*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 stars
*'''Abilty''': +80 max health and damage absorption for 6 seconds, then rush into combat dealing approx. 166 damage to buildings and walls along the way. Nearby enemies are slowed by 66% got the duration of the effect.
**'''Cost''': 4 ability points, plus 2 for reuses.

==Toys==
===''Prime''===
[[File:Primetoy-WarBreakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{main|Breakdown (WFC)#Toys}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*This version of Breakdown is, of course, a continuity transplant of [[Breakdown (WFC)|''Prime'' Breakdown]]. While he's depicted as Velocitronian much like [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|''Cybertron'']] [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] in the 2005 IDW continuity, ''My Little Pony/Transformers'' portrays Breakdown as a Decepticon like many of his namesakes.
*While he was introduced midway through [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' vol. 2]], Breakdown was left conspicuously unnamed, even being referred to only as "Knock Out's Conjunx" in the [[Choose Me|Holiday Special]] for some time. This was because there was [[Breakdown (G1)|another Breakdown]] already present in the 2005 IDW continuity.
**It wasn't until the release of the preview for ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' [[Schismatic|#1]], which included a cast page, that he was officially confirmed as being named "Breakdown".
*[[Mairghread Scott]] has confirmed from the get-go that Breakdown is Knock Out's Conjunx Endura,<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/122341451981/loved-the-new-windblade-issue-a-great-read-is Mairghread Scott's Tumblr, 2015/06/24]</ref> likely a wink at fans who believed that [[Knock Out (Prime)|''Prime'' Knock Out]]'s relationship with his Breakdown was more than platonic.

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Breakdown
|disambig=Breakdown (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]], the bulky Decepticon and partner to [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]

Talk:Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (film)

2023-04-27T14:02:29Z

ShockSound11: /* Stratosphere */

==Potential Reboot?==
According to this [http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/09/23/2019-transformers-movie-feature-entirely-new-storyline-349463 article], Katherine Buckland is announcing that the 2019 film will feature a new storyline. But we didn't have any confirmation about the movie being a Generation 1 reboot. [[User:FigureGunplaFan|FigureGunplaFan]] ([[User talk:FigureGunplaFan|talk]]) 13:38, 23 September 2017 (EDT)
:For a long time it seemed like Age of Extinction was going to be a reboot based on what the people making it were saying, but then it turned out to be a continuation. It's just way too early to tell how it's going to turn out at this point. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 16:54, 23 September 2017 (EDT)
“It’s definitely not a reboot, but it’s also not a sequel,” Paramount President Adam Goodman said in an interview this week, pausing to search for words to describe the hybrid. “It is its own new thing." [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-backstage-transformers-20140627-story.html] {{unsigned|96megatron}}

== Caption theme ==

I know it's way to early to talk about Captions for the page of the movie, but the theme should be from ''The Emperor's New Groove'' considering its being shot in well, Cusco. Energizier 16:33, 18 September 2021 (EDT)
:Just to put it on the table for discussion, consider Planet of the Apes; Memetic and thematic. [[User:Dangerdan97|Dangerdan97]] ([[User talk:Dangerdan97|talk]]) 22:00, 4 December 2022 (EST)
:If T. rex Megatron does show up, I cast my vote for Godzilla vs. Kong. Failing that we could go the boring route and choose the Beast Wars pilot. [[User:ThatGuy79|ThatGuy79]] ([[User talk:ThatGuy79|talk]]) 11:11, 23 March 2023 (EDT)
::Or we could use the original king kong or maybe even Tarzan. Also why would that be the boring route?-[[User:Metalstar|Metalstar]] ([[User talk:Metalstar|talk]]) 10:20, 30 March 2023 (EDT)
::It's the most obvious. A low-hanging fruit, so to speak. [[User:ThatGuy79|ThatGuy79]] ([[User talk:ThatGuy79|talk]]) 14:18, 6 April 2023 (EDT)
::Alternative idea, the theme for the movie's captions should be quotes from the two-part ''South Park'' episode "Pandemic", due to the Peruvian setting. Energizier 19:59, 28 March 2023 (EDT)
:::''The Beastmaster'' is right there. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 12:42, 30 March 2023 (EDT)

== Stratosphere ==
Are we sure that this Stratosphere is the same character as the ROTF incarnation? --[[User:TopsyTurvy|TopsyTurvy]] ([[User talk:TopsyTurvy|talk]]) 08:02, 2 December 2022 (EST)
:We are not. Frankly, I'd be inclined to remove the links from Mirage, Wheeljack, and maybe even Arcee until we've decided how we're going to cover them - Mirage doesn't seem to have anything to do with Dino beyond a shared name. --[[User:Riptide|Riptide]] ([[User talk:Riptide|talk]]) 12:18, 4 December 2022 (EST)
:I'd say it's more likely than not but technically none of these characters are the same as the ROTF incarnations for a sordid amount of reasons. [[User:Paladin Denn|Paladin Denn]] ([[User talk:Paladin Denn|talk]]) 17:41, 6 December 2022 (EST)

==Scorponok?==

He hasn’t been confirmed yet, IIRC. Just a bunch of scorpions.
[[User:ShockSound11]]

File:EW Prime Breakdown.jpeg

2023-04-24T21:52:24Z

ShockSound11:

Breakdown (IDW)

2023-04-24T21:45:08Z

ShockSound11: /* 2019 IDW continuity */ Added games section and Earth wars info

{{faction|velocitron|decepticon|ascenticon}}
{{disambig3.5|the sometimes-Decepticon Velocitronian|the Decepticon Stunticon|Breakdown (G1)|Breakdown}}
:''Breakdown is a [[Velocitron]]ian or [[Decepticon]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:TAAO1 KnockOutBreakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|He's got the ''biggest'' puppy-dog eyes.]]
[[Conjunx Endura]] with [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]], '''Breakdown''' is heavier and slower than what his speed-focused people on [[Velocitron]] idealize. Since his world's entry into the [[Council of Worlds]], he has become part of cross-planet endeavors that his Conjunx has gotten involved in. Unlike Knock Out, he goes about his life with more humility towards others.

{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Transformers: Windblade vol. 2 #4]] (mentioned); [[Race Against the Light|#5]] (depicted)
[[File:Windblade DS 5 Not-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|INTENSE CHEERING ACTION]]

As a relatively slow and bulky Velocitronian, Breakdown faced prejudice from his fellow Velocitronians, a fact that [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] mentioned as she explained the problems of Velocitronian society to [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} The next day, Breakdown was in [[Delta]] watching the [[Benefit 500]], and thus he cheered upon witnessing the offworlder [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]'s dazzling victory. {{storylink|Race Against the Light}} When Velocitron joined the [[Council of Worlds]] as a result of this victory, Knock Out became one of the planet's representatives and the pair emigrated to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].{{storylink|Choose Me}} Knock Out stayed on Cybertron for the sake of his conjunx, as Breakdown was happy to find a place where heavyset 'bots like him could live without facing discrimination. {{storylink|The Chosen One}} On [[Chosen One Day]], the two took a trip to the planet's [[Acid Wastes]]. {{storylink|Choose Me}}

Some time later, he reminded Knock Out to be nice while dealing with [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]]. {{storylink|07:00:00}}

[[File:DesperateTimes-CarcerTeam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|If no-one else can help, and if you can find them...]]

When a wave of undead [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s approached Cybertron, the two Velocitronians joined the efforts to repel the invaders; Knock Out using his superior speed to lure a Titan into his Conjunx's fusillade of heavy artillery. {{storylink|Ping}} Their efforts weren't enough, and the Cybertronians were soon pushed back against the [[Spire]] in the face of a seemingly endless [[zombie]] onslaught. With no other recourse, Windblade hit upon a desperate idea to force the spacebound [[Vigilem|Carcer]] to transform, and assembled a team to infiltrate the ship and wrest control of the Titan from its captain [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|Desperate Times}} Breakdown was partnered with [[Lightbright (G1)|Lightbright]], [[Sparkstalker]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]. While searching for Titan's [[brain module]] however, they were intercepted and detained by Elita herself. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|Desperate Measures}}

Over the next few months, Breakdown landed a new job on Cybertron, becoming a lab assistant to the Autobot [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|Schismatic}} Following the [[Iron Ring]]'s failed invasion of Cybertron and the rise of [[New Prysmos]], {{storylink|First Strike issue 6|First Strike #6}}, Knock Out revealed to Windblade that he'd stayed on Cybertron primarily for Breakdown's sake. Breakdown and Knock Out attended the debates together, and both participated in Windblade's victory party. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

[[File:Schismatic-BreakdownVsMagic.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|When you are aboard an alien construct of uncertain design and purpose, you touch ''nothing!'']]

As part of Windblade's early maneuvers as the newly appointed leader of Cybertron, she sent the two to New Prysmos to figure out what had happened to the [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] responsible for the creation of the alien city. As they approached the city's outskirts, Breakdown inadvertently discovered that some of the Talisman's [[magic]] had pooled beneath the city when he poked a glowing crack in the ground (like any good scientist). Exposure to magic caused his arm to crumble to dust; before this infection could consume his entire body, Wheeljack was able to amputate the arm and the two retreated to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to recuperate. Breakdown was still convulsing when [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] arrived. His encounter with the Talisman allowed the villainous [[Darkling Lord]]s to realize that Cybertronians could be easily felled by their magic. {{storylink|Schismatic}}

[[File:GoodMen WheeljackBreakdownQuickswitch.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.9]]
Once Breakdown had recovered, he and Wheeljack were able to determine why Cybertronians were so vulnerable to magic, but concluded that they were unable to come up with any workable countermeasures before the Talisman burrowed its way to [[Vector Sigma]] and remade the planet into a copy of [[Prysmos]]. They reported this news to Ironhide when he returned; when the exiled [[Spectral Knight]]s arrived, the Cybertronians reluctantly agreed to an alliance to save Cybertron. {{storylink|Cybertron No More}}

After Breakdown received a new arm, Wheeljack was able to investigate the magic further, and concluded that what the Prysmosians called "magic" was gamma radiation augmented by inconsistent variances, capable of breaking down Cybertronian molecular structure. From this, Wheeljack was able to design a counter-frequency capable of neutralizing the magic, temporarily reconstituting Breakdown's old limb before it began to break down again. Breakdown pointed out that this was only a temporary stopgap, but Wheeljack concluded it was their best chance at saving Cybertron. {{storylink|Desperate Measures (Transformers vs. Visionaries)|Desperate Measures}} The pair were able to construct a counter-frequency "bomb" that would neutralize the Talisman and recruited [[Quickswitch]] to carry the weapon into the core of the planet. {{storylink|Good Men}}

Ultimately, a combination of magic and science were able to both neutralize the Talisman while also raising New Prysmos to the surface of the planet, recreating a portion of old Prysmos on Cybertron in the process. Wheeljack returned safely to Iacon, where he and Breakdown helped repair [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], whose body had been magically mutated by [[Virulina]]. With the day saved, the three went out for a drink at [[Maccadam]]'s. {{storylink|The Curtain}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] attacked, Knock Out and Breakdown stood by as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his fleet returned from their defeat at [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]]. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}}

{{--}}

===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:TheBeautyOfCybertron-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

When the Decepticons hatched a scheme to steal [[magic]]al artifacts from [[Equestria]], Breakdown remained behind to keep watch over the [[space bridge]], noticing [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]'s interest in Equestrian culture. Among the artifacts that the Decepticons recovered as a crystal that held [[King Sombra]]'s spirit, which was released during a skirmish between the ponies and Decepticons. The evil [[unicorn]] cast a mind-control spell which brought several Decepticons, Breakdown among them, under his control. {{storylink|The Magic of Cybertron}}

Later on, Breakdown was part of a group working to create [[energon cube]]s from a natural energon spring when they were engaged by Knock Out, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Rarity]]. Knock Out attempted to use a paralyzing electrical on Breakdown, but though it temporarily downed him it failed to release him from Sombra's control. As Breakdown revived and attempted to retaliate, Rarity held him in place and revealed that she needed Knock Out's feelings for him to free him. Knock Out gave a passionate speech about how Breakdown was his better half which Rarity channelled to cast the spell which finally freed him from Sombra's control.{{storylink|The Beauty of Cybertron}}

{{--}}

===2019 IDW continuity===

[[File:Tread&CircuitsPart2-Breakdown.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
Breakdown was head of [[Security Operations]] for the Cybertronian colony of [[Velocitron]], and partner to the Ascenticon racer, [[Knock Out (G1)|Knock Out]]. Velocitron used the [[Speedia 500]] race to choose its First Senator, and a terrorist group called [[Mayhem]] threatened the race as a show of protest. Breakdown arranged for extra security precautions as a result of Mayhem's message. He also showed concern over the [[Wreckers]], a stunt show of non-citizens who arrived on Velocitron to enter the Speedia. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 2}} Mayhem did attack the race, though, causing the death of at least one racer. They also hacked the emergency bandwidth, cutting Breakdown off from the other racers. Security Operations was deployed onto the race course, but several more racers were critically injured or killed, and Mayhem mostly got away. Breakdown personally intervened to shoot a Mayhem terrorist named [[Axer (G1)|Axer]], incidentally allowing his partner Knock Out to cross the finish line and win the position of First Senator. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 3}}

At the swearing in ceremony days later, Mayhem staged another attack on the Velocitronian Senate. Knock Out was shot during the raid, while Breakdown got the rest of the Senators to a safe place. One of the Wreckers named [[Minerva (G1 robot)|Minerva]] was caught holding the weapon that shot Knock Out, and so she was arrested on suspicion. Only later was it revealed that the Ascenticons, Mayhem, and Security Operations had all been co-conspirators for the renamed Decepticon movement. Knock Out was set up to win the position of First Senator by eliminating the competition, and Breakdown's own Sec-Ops agents had served as Mayhem thanks to Pretender technology. Breakdown and Knock Out had successfully conquered Velocitron for the Decepticons. {{storylink|Tread & Circuits Part 4}}

{{--}}

==Games==

==='''Transformers: Earth Wars'''===

*'''Class''': Warrior
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 stars
*'''Abilty''': +80 max health and damage absorption for 6 seconds, then rush into combat dealing approx. 166 damage to buildings and walls along the way. Nearby enemies are slowed by 66% got the duration of the effect.
**'''Cost''': 4 ability points, plus 2 for reuses.

==Toys==
===''Prime''===
[[File:Primetoy-WarBreakdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
{{main|Breakdown (WFC)#Toys}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*This version of Breakdown is, of course, a continuity transplant of [[Breakdown (WFC)|''Prime'' Breakdown]]. While he's depicted as Velocitronian much like [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|''Cybertron'']] [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] in the 2005 IDW continuity, ''My Little Pony/Transformers'' portrays Breakdown as a Decepticon like many of his namesakes.
*While he was introduced midway through [[The Transformers: Windblade|''Windblade'' vol. 2]], Breakdown was left conspicuously unnamed, even being referred to only as "Knock Out's Conjunx" in the [[Choose Me|Holiday Special]] for some time. This was because there was [[Breakdown (G1)|another Breakdown]] already present in the 2005 IDW continuity.
**It wasn't until the release of the preview for ''[[Transformers vs. Visionaries]]'' [[Schismatic|#1]], which included a cast page, that he was officially confirmed as being named "Breakdown".
*[[Mairghread Scott]] has confirmed from the get-go that Breakdown is Knock Out's Conjunx Endura,<ref>[http://mscottwrites.tumblr.com/post/122341451981/loved-the-new-windblade-issue-a-great-read-is Mairghread Scott's Tumblr, 2015/06/24]</ref> likely a wink at fans who believed that [[Knock Out (Prime)|''Prime'' Knock Out]]'s relationship with his Breakdown was more than platonic.

==See also==
{{OtherVersions
|charname=Breakdown
|disambig=Breakdown (disambiguation)
|body=
*[[Breakdown (WFC)|Breakdown]], the bulky Decepticon and partner to [[Knock Out (Prime)|Knock Out]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Transformers]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Transformers]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]

Acid Storm (G1)

2023-04-24T21:36:54Z

ShockSound11: /* Transformers: Frontiers */ oops

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{{disambig3|Acid Storm}}
:''Acid Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G1AcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"What is this 'camouflage' of which you speak?"]]
'''Acid Storm''' is something of an oddity among the Decepticons. He's more than happy to stay buried in the ranks, a largely anonymous soldier among a sea of [[Seeker (body-type)|very similar bots]], rather than try and make a big name for himself. This is somewhat baffling, as his intelligence, data gathering skills, charisma and ability to manipulate localized weather patterns to create [[acid rain]] could possibly propel him up the ranks.

But for whatever reason, he stays in his role as one of the [[Rainmaker]]s rather than striking out on his own.<ref>Summarized characterization from ''Universe'' and ''Masterpiece'' toy bios</ref>

{{bigquote|I'm a '''green guy'''—that's like literally my '''whole thing'''.|Acid Storm on his place in the world|"[[Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie]]"}}

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==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:DivideandConquer RainmakersJetModes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|The original [[triangle formation]].]]
When a group of [[Autobot]]s (and [[Chip Chase]]) journeyed to Cybertron to fetch a [[cosmitron]] for a wounded [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] sent the [[Rainmaker]] trio, including Acid Storm, to make things difficult for our heroes with some [[acid rain]].

Guess what? They failed. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Controverse=====
When the Decepticons interceded in the trial of [[Primacron]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and Acid Storm engaged in a bombing run to shake up the Galactic Courts. {{storylink|Controverse}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Acid Storm was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}} When the Dinobots arrived, Acid Storm and the other Rainmakers fought [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], who blew their Acid Rain back into their own faces. This forced their systems to falter and made them fall to the ground. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}

[[File:AcidStormfliesintocombat-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left]]
Acid Storm was at [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s side shortly before the latter ordered a retreat from [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

Millions of years later, Acid Storm was part of the united Autobot and Decepticon forces that helped repel back the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] invasion of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Unlike the far more unenthusiastic [[Octane]], Acid Storm was eager as soon as "fight" was mentioned. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

====''Deviations''====
In an alternate timeline where [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] killed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Acid Storm followed the newly upgraded [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megascream]] in his attack on [[Autobot]] shuttles leaving [[Earth]]. They were recalled back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ate [[Moonbase One]]. {{Storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''Classics''====
[[File:AtFightsEnd-OverkillDragstripAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He's in the background, just the way he likes it.]]
After the war officially ended on [[Klo]], Acid Storm was one of the handful of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s Decepticons who scattered to the far corners of the universe. He, [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]], and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] were waiting on a dusty planet when [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]'s rogue team of Autobots attempted to hunt them down. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Autobot decepticon battle transformers 84.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
As [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] reflected on the events that had led to his deep cover mission, he recalled Acid Storm taking part in a Decepticon invasion of a city. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{First|[[All His Engines|''The Transformers'' vol. 1 #7]]}}
[[File:IDWTF7-SunstormAcidstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|12782 is the loneliest number.]]
Early in the war, Acid Storm was among the Seekers who led [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]'s hostage negotiation party to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s base in the [[Rust Sea|Rust Spot]]. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

Three years after [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was defeated on [[Earth]], Acid Storm was among those Decepticons who managed to escape the human homeworld and was now under the command of the (self-proclaimed) Decepticon leader [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. However, with the lack of resources, poor morale and Starscream's weak leadership, the Decepticons largely collapsed into anarchy and resorted to cannibalism with not enough [[energon]] to go around. After another pointless patrol, Acid Storm and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] dejectedly sat in front of what remained of the ship that carried them to the asteroid that they now called home. {{Storylink|All His Engines}}

[[File:HeartLikeAWheel AcidStormAndBombshell.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Acid Storm only wears his nice Masterpiece body when he's rooting through garbage.]]
When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] finally tracked the Decepticons to their asteroid, Acid Storm was the first one to detect the Autobot craft but did not have time to plan a counter-attack himself. While he was still panicking, [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] used the base defenses to blow the Autobot out of the sky, causing pieces of it to fall on them in the process. The two Decepticons then went to search the wreckage for anything useful, only to find that Hot Rod was still alive, and heavily armed to boot. Acid Storm was quickly taken out of action by a shot to the back. {{Storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} Once Megatron was finally repaired, he took back leadership from Starscream and held an impassioned speech to Acid Storm and the others that roused their spirits once more. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

Later, Acid Storm was one of the many Decepticons in Autobot captivity on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} He was put to work alongside other [[Decepticon]]s in "waste reclamation". {{storylink|Devisive}} Later, Acid Storm was among a Cybertronian crowd recruited by Starscream to pressure Prowl into revealing one of his secret discoveries below ground on Cybertron. Later underground, they witnessed a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] declare that Starscream was the Cybertronian destined to unite their whole race. He and the other Cybertronians celebrated afterwards with Starscream. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

[[File:CityonFire DecepticonsRejectStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|They call him Acid cuz' he brings that ''burn''.]]
When Megatron appeared for the first time since the war ended, Acid Storm and the other Decepticons stopped the Autobots from executing him on the spot, then realized that this was their chance to oust the Autobots and return to the good old days. Starscream tried to stop them from rioting with rousing speech about change, but Acid Storm told him to stuff it and walked off with his mates to torch some buildings. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They then marched straight to the Autobot prison, where they made short work of the guards and liberated Megatron from captivity. {{storylink|The Verge}} As Megatron led the Decepticons in a new attempt to conquer Cybertron, Acid Storm participated in the battle with the defending Autobots. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} The battle ended with a Decepticon defeat, and all Decepticons who wouldn't renounce their faction were banished into the wilderness, including Acid Storm. {{storylink|Shockpoint}}

After the destruction of Iacon, Acid Storm became one of many down-trodden Decepticons living in a ghetto outside of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] stopped by the ghetto only to be harassed by an angry mob, Acid Storm joined in but tried to stop [[Sparkstalker]] from needlessly angering the Prime. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} Acid Storm was also involved in a second attack on Prime when he visited the ghetto again. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

[[File:tf44 just looking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|THIS Decepticon veteran just read ONE pamphlet. You won't BELIEVE what happens next!]]
On the streets of Iacon, Acid Storm accepted one of the Camiens' pamphlets on the Word of the Primes. Still, he remained a Decepticon at his core, and attended the rally held by Needlenose and Galvatron for the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} As Galvatron addressed Acid Storm and the united listeners, the Decepticon army was officially reborn on Cybertron. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Acid Storm and the others marched on the Space Bridge and used it to attack the Autobots trapped behind Blackrock's onyx field aboard the ''Ark-7''. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} As the ''Ark-7'' crashed to Earth, Acid Storm and the Decepticons prepared for their invasion but found themselves facing Autobots {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} and the [[People's Liberation Army Mecha Force]]. Acid Storm was freaked out to see the Chinese kill one of his comrades. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:ItsBeginningToAndBackAgain TeamGalvatronus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
Acid Storm met back up with Galvatron's forces on the submerged ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and was deployed to defend the ship from Optimus Prime and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s combined forces. When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Victorion]] began to give the enemy an advantage, Galvatron manipulated the [[Enigma of Combination]] source code spread across the entire planet to merge Acid Storm with several other troops into [[Galvatronus (CW)|Galvatronus]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} A short time later, Superion's efforts broke Galvatron's control of the Enigma and Galvatronus de-combined. Acid Storm was left dazed and was abandoned as Galvatron and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] made their escape. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} He was later seen being taken into custody by the combined Autobot and Decepticon force. {{storylink|White Light}}

[[File:OPAnnual2018 AcidStormNewLines.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Leave your stupid comments in your pocket!]]
He was evidently eventually released, and selected by [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] to play the lead role in his [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|biopic of Starscream]]. However, Acid Storm ended up leaving the project due to dissatisfaction with being painted gray every day and the constant rewrites, forcing Thundercracker to take on the role in his stead; as he left, Acid Storm was frustrated to learn that they could've been digitally recoloring him the whole time. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

After [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had been outed as [[Horri-Bull]]'s killer, Acid Storm led the manhunt for the [[Outlier (group)|outlier]] before he noticed [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] sneaking around with the Decepticons asking the ex-chancellor to resume leadership of the faction. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} After giving a small speech and [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] had flown off, Starscream agreed and led the Decepticons away to draw up new plans. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} As Starscream outlined his plans to [[Decepticon Vengeance Division|regroup]] with the scattered Decepticon cells, Acid Storm felt compelled to point out that they were holed up in [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]'s corpse which Starscream claimed made for a good metaphor. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}}

When [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] came under attack by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Acid Storm joined the Cybertronian fleet in engaging the Chaos Bringer's Maximal army. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Flying to engage Unicron in Earth's orbit, [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] disdainfully listed Acid Storm among the Seekers not under Starscream's command. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
[[File:Pop-UpPowerglideAVP.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|left]]
Acid Storm was one of the many Decepticons who pursued the [[AllSpark]] to Earth. He participated in an enormous battle against the Autobots in a human settlement. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Acid StormAVP.jpg|thumb|"No. Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers."]]
Acid Storm was one of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. Acid Storm was part of a crowd in [[Seeker-Shinai]] that [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]] attempted to disperse through intimidation. Unfortunately, all the Seekers present were too stunned to see a "Megatron" in Axiom Nexus to budge. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
[[Vector Prime]] noted that Acid Storm and his Rainmaker colleagues were Shockwave's formidable enforcers on Cybertron and Earth in many universes. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 13 July 2015}}
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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
[[File:PrimesDirectivePart5-AcidBath.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
When [[World War III]] consumed [[Earth]], the [[Decepticon]]s fled the blighted planet aboard [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], trailing the Autobots aboard [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. When the two [[Titan (group)|Titans]] reached [[Cygnus Seven]], the Decepticons attacked, the battle sending Maximus hurtling into the planet and causing everyone to fall into [[stasis lock]]. Eventually, the [[Federation]] moved onto Cygnus Seven with a survey team accidentally rousing Maximus's autonomic systems. By random chance, the repair beam first struck [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who proceeded to revive the other Decepticons and lead an attack on the surface. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} Acid Storm joined his fellow Seekers in attacking the mining colony before the Decepticons were scared away by a [[photon torpedo]] barrage from the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

When the Decepticons invaded [[Kronos]], Acid Storm unleashed his acid on [[Spock]] and [[Hikaru Sulu]]'s [[Crewbot]]s before being shot down by [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. When the Decepticons were defeated, Acid Storm was taken into custody by the [[Klingon Empire]]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
During the war for Cybertron, Acid Storm was an [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Raider]]. {{storylink|#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toy packaging}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four|''Transformers'' #10]]}}

[[File:AllFallDown-Rainmakers.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Together again, gee it's good to be together again.]]

During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Acid Storm was part of a military unit known as the [[Rainmaker]]s with his flying partners [[Ion Storm]] and [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} By the era just before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Acid Storm joined the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s, and eventually became a member of their [[Ascenticon Guard]]. He joined [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and Senator [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in barring the door to [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]] when [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s unit arrived to arrest [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} When Megatron rebranded the Ascenticons, Acid Storm was part of the crowd that stood behind him to display the strength of their cause. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} Subsequently, he was among the first to be branded with their new [[insignia]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

As the Ascenticon Guard began recruiting members directly from [[The Rise]] in the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s destruction, Acid Storm reunited with his old teammates Ion Storm and Nova Storm. [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] noted this was a clear statement of military intent, and warned Soundwave that everybody would know it. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

Shortly after [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] rebranded their movement as the "Decepticons", the Rainmakers took part in the terrorist attack on the [[Senate]]. Acid Storm used his powers to melt through the ceiling, allowing the trio to ambush the crowd of unarmed senators in attendance. He was later seen tending to an overworked Ion Storm. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

[[File:WarWorldPrime AcidStormSentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55|OH NO IT'S BOILING ACID!!!]]
After seizing full control of the governing body, Megatron introduced the Rainmakers to his fellow Senators before [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] reported that [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] had escaped, the Rainmakers being deployed to down and recapture him. Catching up to the Prime, Acid Storm fired a barrage that left him damaged enough to fall victim to being sliced in two by Nova Storm. Touching down, the trio regarded the Prime's dying cries for aid before retreating when [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] opened fire on them. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} Though the Rainmakers' murder prompted a mixed reception in the Decepticon ranks, Acid Storm was present at the gladiatorial arena when [[Termagax]] returned to denounce the Decepticons, bearing witness to Megatron contemptuously opening fire on his mentor. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

Acid Storm joined [[Strika's Heavies]] and other Decepticons in an assault on the [[Forge Pyramid]], the last major institution in Iacon unclaimed by their forces. They found the Autobots meeting with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] already and tried to storm the building. Acid Storm was in the process of dissolving his way through the defenses when Nova Storm carried out a message that the plasma coolant was shutting down. Those Decepticons that had breached the defenses fled along with the Autobots as the Pyramid melted in on itself. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

Acid Storm and the Rainmakers were present when Megatron learned Optimus Prime and the Autobots had abandoned Iacon entirely. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] brought forth the Rainmakers when the Decepticons journeyed out to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. They had been alerted that Termagax was there, in possession of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The Decepticons had begun to rely on the Rainmakers too much, though, as [[Pyra Magna]] had snipers on the roof of Termagax's house, prepared for their approach. [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] shot down Ion Storm and Acid Storm, while [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] used his magnetic powers to snare Nova Storm. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}

The Rainmakers later accompanied Megatron to his meeting with [[Exarchon]]. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} The Rainmakers flew with Megatron to intercept Optimus Prime and the Autobots before they reached [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. {{storylink|End of Time}} Acid Storm and many other Seekers later fought [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] during the battle of Darkmount. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|right|thumb|250px|No, the earlier blue guys weren't me!]]

Acid Storm accompanied Starscream to the tomb of Alpha Trion, where he outed [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] as a traitor for his killing of Skywarp. At Megatron's command, the Seekers attacked their former commander and took to the air to shoot him down. Though they though of him dead, Jetfire actually survived. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}

Acid Storm was among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} and brought captured Autobots to Megatron. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Acid Storm personally escorted [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] from her cell to the arena for execution. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:TheFlyinFoxTrot-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

Acid Storm was among the many Decepticons transported to [[Equestria]]. Intent on proving their supriority over the Autobots and ponies, the Rainmakers and [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] attacked [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Rainbow Dash]] during a race. However, Rainbow Dash was able to bait them into a trap before both she and Windblade used their "Flyin' Fox Trot" maneuver to turn the Rainmaker's own heat-seeking missiles against them and blow them out of the sky. The Decepticons wound up piled in a defeated heap while the two heroes shared their victory at the finish line. {{storylink|The Flyin' Fox Trot}}
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==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:BotShotsGame Cybertropolis.jpg|thumb||300px|"I ''HATE'' to ''RAIN'' on your parade—wait, NO I DON'T! BAHAHAHA!!"]]
Acid Storm and his gang of troublemakers reduced the once-vital city of [[Cybertropolis]] to burning ruins. Through [[you]]r Bot Shot's efforts were he and his gang defeated, and Cybertropolis was allowed to prosper once more. {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

{{Note|Acid Storm is also one of the many random Bot Shots the player can encounter in the game. He can also be purchased in the "Bot Shop"... provided one defeats a Super Bot in the [[Sonic Canyons]] arena first.}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Acid Storm was among the Seekers who went on a worldwide rampage, until they were thwarted by the Autobots. {{storylink|Robots in the Sky}} Acid Storm was part of a number of reinforcements who arrived on a battlefield and joined the conflict already in progress. {{storylink|By Land, Sea, or Air}}

Following the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Acid Storm and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] attempted to ambush a group of Autobots who were exploring the changes to their world. The pair were promptly captured and sent to a detention facility. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (Legends)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Acid Storm}}
Acid Storm appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Acid-Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
Acid Storm participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''(Generations) Acid Storm'' — This Common character could be recruited by collecting 8 units of Cybermetal.
*''(Universe) Acid Storm'' — This Uncommon character could be recruited by collecting 75 units of Cybermetal, and 36 units of transmetal.
*''(Masterpiece) Acid Storm'' — This Super Rare character could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, 50 exclusive cores, and 5 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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==='''Transformers: Earth Wars'''===
*'''Minimum Star Rating''': 2 stars
*'''Class''': Air
*'''Ability''': Raise an Acid Storm in an area, blocking all healing and boosting damage done by Fire and Acid done by 20% for 15 seconds. You the take off and set the target on fire dealing approx. 700 fire damage.
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points, +2 for reuses.

===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Acid Storm was in command of the third Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He fought the invader using his air advantage, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Heavy Metal''===
Acid Storm was among the Decepticons under Starscream's command who invaded Earth in search of Energon. {{storylink|Transformers: Heavy Metal}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Acid Storm was a member of the Rainmakers, a skilled chemist who specialized in chemical warfare. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2008)===
{{anchor|Universe(2008)}}
[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you weren't expecting.]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "hyperion3 blaster" missile launchers, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the second wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class toys, Acid Storm is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream]], transforming into an {{w|F-15 Eagle}} fighter jet, though with a canopy like that of an {{w|F-14 Tomcat}}. He comes with a pair of spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers that can peg via [[5 mm post]]s onto his biceps, hands, and wings.

:Acid Storm's jet mode features a jungle camouflage pattern, which impressively is almost entirely unseen in his robot mode, at least from the front and sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsSeekerMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot_Shots_Acid_Storm_toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Whoops, you can't play anymore. Game's been canceled on account of '''ME!'''"]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 006'''
***''Fist strength'': '''420'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''905'''
***''Sword strength'': '''285'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Acid Storm is a [[redeco]] of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]], transforming into a teeny fighter jet very ''very'' vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]], with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a "Super Bot", he is cast in translucent green plastic, and has more lopsided stats. He comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Megatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bot Shots|Nemesis Prime]].

:This mold was also redecoed into [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Quickslinger]], and [[Fireflight (G1)|Autobot Firestrike]], and was [[retool]]ed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy AcidWingKreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Can only be combated with an antacid blaster.]]
*'''Acid Wing''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2013]])
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 70'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick (2013), logo plate (2016 only), 2 clip-on rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the second wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, '''Acid Wing''' ('''Acidwing''' on the instruction sheet) is a Kreon mini-figure with parts to rebuild him into a bright green jet. He shares the same parts and construction as the preview wave's [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], though his instructions do not have you use the extra jet-mode bricks to assemble a funky two-handed double blaster for his robot mode like you do with Sunstorm. You can anyway, though. We're not here to tell you how to play with your imagination-expanding building-brick-based figures.

: This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OAcidWing/acidwing.htm More information on Acid Wing at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy AcidWingKreon 2015.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
* '''Acid Wing''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, 2 clip-on rifles

:In 2016, Collection 2 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Acid Wing's torso [[tampograph]] underwent a slight color change, replacing the dark gray with solid black, though the leg tampos remain dark gray.

:This release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring the buyer to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|upright=2|thumb|The Seeker redeco you ''really'' weren't expecting.]]
* '''Acid Storm''' (2013)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''MP-01'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MP-11A'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[October 3]], 2013
**'''08 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons, 2 missile racks, pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Acid Storm is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Starscream]] (himself a heavy retool of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-3 Starscream]]), but without the coronation gear. He transforms into an F-15 Eagle fighter jet, and features numerous built-in [[gimmick]]s, such as an opening panel at the top-center of the jet, adjustable thrust vectors, a sculpted radar hidden in his nosecone, and an opening canopy. In [[robot mode]], he features missile pods hidden in his chest.

:For accessories, his non-firing cannons are attached to extending armatures so that they don't have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation, but they each have a 5 mm post, and can be easily detached via [[ball joint]]. He also comes with two missile racks which peg via 5 mm post onto ports on his wings, provided the cannons (which normally mount there in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]) are removed. Also included is a pilot figurine that can fit in his cockpit, and he additionally has a clip that is intended to mount underneath the cockpit and hold the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Megatron gun]] initially included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime/''Masterpiece'' MP-1 Convoy]]. Finally, he comes with a two-piece stand, which has two peg-holes to store two of his weapons, and can be configured for either robot or vehicle mode.

:On the sides of his cockpit, he sports [[tampograph]]ed names of a pilot and a co-pilot: "'''MSGT.''' [Master Sergeant] '''B 'Vicious' Vala'''" (after Hasbro designer Bobby Vala<ref name="vala">[http://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyvala Bobby Vala] at Linkedin</ref>) and "'''SSGT.''' [Staff Sergeant] '''Etipsone'''" (after graffiti artist Etipsone/Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]]<ref name="etipsone">[http://studioetipsone.tumblr.com/post/57476728414 Etipsone's Tumblr], explicitly discussing ''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm</ref><ref>Mark Maher's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CbNMoJDrlQx/ Instagram]: "Here we have an illustration I accomplished after working on the Masterpiece Acid Storm with talented designer @thevalaverse
This project was a special one for me because I was able to put my pen name moniker on the side of the cockpit.
I felt so honored to be able to solidify my mark on a evil decepticon seeker toy, it was truly a treat! Yet again, the poison neon green with the purple insignia just pops so well!"</ref>).

:Acid Storm's [[instructions]] neglect to mention ''numerous'' steps of his transformation, such as the fact that the strut his nosecone is attached to is on a [[slide joint]] that allows it to slide into the cockpit more and help compact his [[kibble]] backpack. It also fails to mention the fact that he has heels hidden in compartments just in front of his thrusters, and that his tail-fin/rear wing assemblies are also on slide joints, allowing them to slide up and allow his toes and heels to both touch the surface at once. To make matters worse, his instructions only tell you how to transform him into vehicle mode... despite the fact that ''he's packaged in vehicle mode.''

:Acid Storm, along with fellow ''Masterpiece'', [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], was first released in limited numbers in conjunction with [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. Acid Storm was later made available in [[TakaraTomy]]'s markets as a "[[USA Edition]]" of sorts, still exclusive to Toys"R"Us. While the figure itself was unchanged, the [[packaging]] was altered to change his ID number, among other things. Common to both versions is a designated number marking him as part of the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' line.

:Acid Storm's original deco would have been significantly different, such as featuring a different pilot and co-pilot ("'''MSGT. [[Bill Rawley|Bill 'Brawlin' Brawley]]'''" and "'''SSGT. [[Mark Maher|Mark 'Tag' Maher]]'''"), and being far more busy. He would have had numerous additional tampographs, such as a reference to him being part of the "'''924th Rainmakers'''", a reference to a "'''[[Toxitron (disambiguation)|Toxitron]] [[File:Con-g2.png|15px]] Weapons System'''", "'''[[Bring the rain|Bringing the Pain Rain]]'''", and even [[Rainbow Dash]]'s cutie mark!<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/alternate-mp-acid-storm-design-from-boss-fight-studios-at-njcc-178252/ Alternate MP Acid Storm Design From Boss Fight Studios at NJCC 2013, from TFW2005]</ref>

:As a redeco of the MP-11 release, Acid Storm is ''likely'' to be plagued with the same quality control issues.

:The original MP-3 version of this mold was redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-6 Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-7 Thundercracker]], while the MP-11 version of this mold was also redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-11S Sunstorm]] and [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Masterpiece Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/MPAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
{{anchor|GenLegends}}
[[File:Gen-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you were kind of expecting by this point.]]
*'''Acid Storm with Venin''' (Legends Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 009'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons

:Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Acid Storm is a [[redeco]] of Legends Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]]. He is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for [[IDW Publishing]], Acid Storm transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable cannons that have both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs.

:Acid Storm is partnered with [[Venom (G1)#Generations|Venin]], a redeco of [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5 mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

:This mold was also used to make ''Generations [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLegends|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLegends|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on ''Generations'' Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:AltModes AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ahhh! My body!]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''3'''

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Acid Storm is a "[[super deformed]]" toy whose body "transforms" when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is pulled up: in actuality, the robot body and jet mode are on alternate ends of a swing-around arm that swap places inside/outside his great big huge head. Due to the need for his limbs to quickly fold away and the size of his noggin, his robot mode is nigh-impossible to get to to stand unassisted.

: He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in one of the first three cases of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:Siege-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now comes in lime.]]
[[File:Siege-Takara-SG-EX-Acid-Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''TakaraTomy prototype pictured'')]]
*'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S52'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 "RM Storm Range [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Acid Storm" is a redeco of Voyager Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] from the same line, transforming from a heavily Generation 1-inspired robot to a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]' appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" and back. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.

: Fitting with the rest of ''Siege'', Acid Storm has [[5 mm post]]s on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his Null-Rays can accommodate [[Fire Blast effect|effects parts]] sold separately. Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and waist articulation, being notable articulation points for a Seeker toy. Being a rather heavy shellformer, he can be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet easily, via a friction hinge.

: Acid Storm comes in a three-pack with "[[Ion Storm#Toys|Seeker Ion Storm]]" and "[[Nova Storm (G1)#Toys|Seeker Nova Storm]]", based on their cartoon appearance in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". All three feature painted battle damage (the ''exact same'' layouts across all three) and the smirk-less head sculpt used by Starscream.

: This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without a prior announcement from Hasbro, then much later [[Entertainment Earth]] got a run of them in 2021.

: Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy would eventually schedule it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, the toys stock photography used versions of the toys with slightly different paint applications: for Acid Storm, he has red wing edges and a blue nosecone based on a [[:File:Rainmakers.jpg|screenshot]] from the original cartoon. However, the final product was the same as the Hasbro release.

{{WFCSiegeStarscreamMold}}
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==Merchandise==
===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:TLSRainmakers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Make it Rain.]]
* '''Rainmakers''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Pegged wings, blasters
:''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Acid Storm is a 3-inch non-transforming vinyl figure designed by Les Schetkoe. He comes in the "Rainmakers" set alongside unnamed [[Ion Storm|blue]] and [[Nova Storm (G1)|yellow Seekers]]. The set comes in a retro box and was released in a limited run of 500 pieces.
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans AcidStorm.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''3/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Acid Storm is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode... and is an entirely different mold from normal ''Tiny Titans'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Tiny Titans|Starscream]]. Amazing!

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2AcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Acid Storm, Toxic Terror''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Acid Storm, Toxic Terror is one of forty-six character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Acid Storm figure.
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===Flame Toys===
[[File:TF-Flame-Toys-Furai-Model-Acid-Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (April 2022)
**''Number:'' '''25'''
**''Additional parts/accessories'': 1 pair of open-palm hands

:Released as part of the ''Furai Model'' line by [[Flame Toys]], This Acid Storm is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized {{w|Gunpla}}-style model kit, redecoed from the [[Starscream_(G1)/merchandise#Flame_Toys|Starscream]] mold. Due to the runner's palettes, Acid Storm is molded in primarily green, blue-green, and purple ABS plastic. His translucent yellow plastic still remains. Like Starscream, his Null-rays can be detached for use as handheld blasters.

:For straight-assembly builders, Acid Storm features a sheet of foil stickers for detail (notably the wings), though the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (GSI Creos' ''Gundam'' Marker is recommended). If one chooses; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos...or paint most of the parts green if you're crazy for show-accuracy.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 2 Acid Storm is a redeco of the Series 1 [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Nano Metalfigs|Starscream]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Jada Toys|Thundercracker]] mold, an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded with his hands on his waist. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:Acid Storm also shares the same mold as Series 2 [[Nova Storm (G1)#Jada Toys|Nova Storm]] and comes in an impressive multipack with him and [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|sixteen other figurines]].
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==Notes==
[[File:DivideAndConquer-AcidStormMonitorGreyDetails.jpg|frame]]
*Acid Storm isn't solid green in ''every'' shot of "Divide and Conquer"—in the monitor shot he first appears in, he has grey intakes and a green-grey upper chest that matches his helmet. Oddly enough, the intakes are one of the areas that were left the basic green on his ''Universe'' toy.
*Although explicitly based on the green Rainmaker from "Divide and Conquer", Acid Storm's near-fluorescent green in the cartoon was specifically toned down to fit better into the quasi-realism of the 2008 ''Universe'' toyline.
*Acid Storm's basic camo pattern was designed by [[Aaron Archer]], a relatively rare occurrence for the time given Archer's high hierarchical status within Hasbro. The specifics of Acid Storm's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' deco were then fleshed out and finalized by designer [[Bill Rawley]].
*According to [[Hasbro]]'s [[BotCon 2008]] panel, Acid Storm was originally to be named '''Rainmaker''', then '''Acid Rain''', but those names didn't clear [[Trademark|legal]].
*Acid Storm's "hyperion3 cannon" is based on one of the email addresses of ''Transformers'' fan [[Matthew Karpowich]], aka "[[User:Monzo|Monzo]]", much as Acid Storm's bio itself is based in part on him (notably the data-gathering aspect). This is the second ''Universe'' toy to shout-out to him, the first being [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Onslaught]].
*[[:File:The Ultimate Guide Maccadam's Old Oil House scene.jpg|A piece of art]] by [[Guido Guidi]] in Dreamwave's 2004 ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|The Ultimate Guide]]'' features a green Seeker, who is sometimes identified by fans as Acid Storm, though the color layout doesn't particularly match.
*Acid Storm's [[:File:CityonFire DecepticonsRejectStarscream.jpg|appearance]] in "season 1" of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series (shared, of course, with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#The Chosen One|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Post-war|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Sunstorm]]) is based on the [[:File:Wfc-starscream-0.jpg|contemporary concept art]] of [[Starscream (WFC)#Games|Starscream]] in [[High Moon Studios]]' ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game.
*The ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia|Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'' mistakenly categorizes Acid Wing as a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Acid Storm''' (アシッドストーム ''Ashido Sutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Suānbào''' (Taiwan, 酸暴, "Acid Storm"), '''Liúsuānyǔ''' (China, 硫酸雨, "Sulfuric Acid Rain")
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==References==
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[[Category:Bot Shots Decepticons]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Second Cybertron Alliance]]
[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:Toys"R"Us exclusives]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

Acid Storm (G1)

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{{disambig3|Acid Storm}}
:''Acid Storm is a [[Decepticon]] [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G1AcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"What is this 'camouflage' of which you speak?"]]
'''Acid Storm''' is something of an oddity among the Decepticons. He's more than happy to stay buried in the ranks, a largely anonymous soldier among a sea of [[Seeker (body-type)|very similar bots]], rather than try and make a big name for himself. This is somewhat baffling, as his intelligence, data gathering skills, charisma and ability to manipulate localized weather patterns to create [[acid rain]] could possibly propel him up the ranks.

But for whatever reason, he stays in his role as one of the [[Rainmaker]]s rather than striking out on his own.<ref>Summarized characterization from ''Universe'' and ''Masterpiece'' toy bios</ref>

{{bigquote|I'm a '''green guy'''—that's like literally my '''whole thing'''.|Acid Storm on his place in the world|"[[Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie]]"}}

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==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:DivideandConquer RainmakersJetModes.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|The original [[triangle formation]].]]
When a group of [[Autobot]]s (and [[Chip Chase]]) journeyed to Cybertron to fetch a [[cosmitron]] for a wounded [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] sent the [[Rainmaker]] trio, including Acid Storm, to make things difficult for our heroes with some [[acid rain]].

Guess what? They failed. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}}

====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====Controverse=====
When the Decepticons interceded in the trial of [[Primacron]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] and Acid Storm engaged in a bombing run to shake up the Galactic Courts. {{storylink|Controverse}}

=====''Generations Selects Special Comic''=====
In [[2050]], Acid Storm was one of the Decepticons supporting the [[Selector]] revolt at [[Neo Scramble City]]. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 1}} When the Dinobots arrived, Acid Storm and the other Rainmakers fought [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], who blew their Acid Rain back into their own faces. This forced their systems to falter and made them fall to the ground. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}

[[File:AcidStormfliesintocombat-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left]]
Acid Storm was at [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s side shortly before the latter ordered a retreat from [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 6}}

Millions of years later, Acid Storm was part of the united Autobot and Decepticon forces that helped repel back the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] invasion of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Unlike the far more unenthusiastic [[Octane]], Acid Storm was eager as soon as "fight" was mentioned. {{Storylink|A Common Foe}}

====''Deviations''====
In an alternate timeline where [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] killed [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], Acid Storm followed the newly upgraded [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megascream]] in his attack on [[Autobot]] shuttles leaving [[Earth]]. They were recalled back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] when [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] ate [[Moonbase One]]. {{Storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====''Classics''====
[[File:AtFightsEnd-OverkillDragstripAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|He's in the background, just the way he likes it.]]
After the war officially ended on [[Klo]], Acid Storm was one of the handful of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s Decepticons who scattered to the far corners of the universe. He, [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]], and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] were waiting on a dusty planet when [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]'s rogue team of Autobots attempted to hunt them down. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Autobot decepticon battle transformers 84.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
As [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] reflected on the events that had led to his deep cover mission, he recalled Acid Storm taking part in a Decepticon invasion of a city. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{First|[[All His Engines|''The Transformers'' vol. 1 #7]]}}
[[File:IDWTF7-SunstormAcidstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|12782 is the loneliest number.]]
Early in the war, Acid Storm was among the Seekers who led [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]'s hostage negotiation party to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s base in the [[Rust Sea|Rust Spot]]. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

Three years after [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] was defeated on [[Earth]], Acid Storm was among those Decepticons who managed to escape the human homeworld and was now under the command of the (self-proclaimed) Decepticon leader [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. However, with the lack of resources, poor morale and Starscream's weak leadership, the Decepticons largely collapsed into anarchy and resorted to cannibalism with not enough [[energon]] to go around. After another pointless patrol, Acid Storm and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] dejectedly sat in front of what remained of the ship that carried them to the asteroid that they now called home. {{Storylink|All His Engines}}

[[File:HeartLikeAWheel AcidStormAndBombshell.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|Acid Storm only wears his nice Masterpiece body when he's rooting through garbage.]]
When [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] finally tracked the Decepticons to their asteroid, Acid Storm was the first one to detect the Autobot craft but did not have time to plan a counter-attack himself. While he was still panicking, [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] used the base defenses to blow the Autobot out of the sky, causing pieces of it to fall on them in the process. The two Decepticons then went to search the wreckage for anything useful, only to find that Hot Rod was still alive, and heavily armed to boot. Acid Storm was quickly taken out of action by a shot to the back. {{Storylink|Heart Like a Wheel}} Once Megatron was finally repaired, he took back leadership from Starscream and held an impassioned speech to Acid Storm and the others that roused their spirits once more. {{storylink|Spotlight: Megatron}}

Later, Acid Storm was one of the many Decepticons in Autobot captivity on Cybertron. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}} He was put to work alongside other [[Decepticon]]s in "waste reclamation". {{storylink|Devisive}} Later, Acid Storm was among a Cybertronian crowd recruited by Starscream to pressure Prowl into revealing one of his secret discoveries below ground on Cybertron. Later underground, they witnessed a [[Titan (group)|Titan]] declare that Starscream was the Cybertronian destined to unite their whole race. He and the other Cybertronians celebrated afterwards with Starscream. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}}

[[File:CityonFire DecepticonsRejectStarscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|left|They call him Acid cuz' he brings that ''burn''.]]
When Megatron appeared for the first time since the war ended, Acid Storm and the other Decepticons stopped the Autobots from executing him on the spot, then realized that this was their chance to oust the Autobots and return to the good old days. Starscream tried to stop them from rioting with rousing speech about change, but Acid Storm told him to stuff it and walked off with his mates to torch some buildings. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They then marched straight to the Autobot prison, where they made short work of the guards and liberated Megatron from captivity. {{storylink|The Verge}} As Megatron led the Decepticons in a new attempt to conquer Cybertron, Acid Storm participated in the battle with the defending Autobots. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} The battle ended with a Decepticon defeat, and all Decepticons who wouldn't renounce their faction were banished into the wilderness, including Acid Storm. {{storylink|Shockpoint}}

After the destruction of Iacon, Acid Storm became one of many down-trodden Decepticons living in a ghetto outside of [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] stopped by the ghetto only to be harassed by an angry mob, Acid Storm joined in but tried to stop [[Sparkstalker]] from needlessly angering the Prime. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} Acid Storm was also involved in a second attack on Prime when he visited the ghetto again. {{storylink|First Contact (IDW)|First Contact}}

[[File:tf44 just looking.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|THIS Decepticon veteran just read ONE pamphlet. You won't BELIEVE what happens next!]]
On the streets of Iacon, Acid Storm accepted one of the Camiens' pamphlets on the Word of the Primes. Still, he remained a Decepticon at his core, and attended the rally held by Needlenose and Galvatron for the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|The Transgressors}} As Galvatron addressed Acid Storm and the united listeners, the Decepticon army was officially reborn on Cybertron. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}} Acid Storm and the others marched on the Space Bridge and used it to attack the Autobots trapped behind Blackrock's onyx field aboard the ''Ark-7''. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}} As the ''Ark-7'' crashed to Earth, Acid Storm and the Decepticons prepared for their invasion but found themselves facing Autobots {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} and the [[People's Liberation Army Mecha Force]]. Acid Storm was freaked out to see the Chinese kill one of his comrades. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}}

[[File:ItsBeginningToAndBackAgain TeamGalvatronus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
Acid Storm met back up with Galvatron's forces on the submerged ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and was deployed to defend the ship from Optimus Prime and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s combined forces. When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Victorion]] began to give the enemy an advantage, Galvatron manipulated the [[Enigma of Combination]] source code spread across the entire planet to merge Acid Storm with several other troops into [[Galvatronus (CW)|Galvatronus]]. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 4: It's Beginning To And Back Again|It's Beginning To And Back Again}} A short time later, Superion's efforts broke Galvatron's control of the Enigma and Galvatronus de-combined. Acid Storm was left dazed and was abandoned as Galvatron and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] made their escape. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} He was later seen being taken into custody by the combined Autobot and Decepticon force. {{storylink|White Light}}

[[File:OPAnnual2018 AcidStormNewLines.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|Leave your stupid comments in your pocket!]]
He was evidently eventually released, and selected by [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] to play the lead role in his [[Starscream: The Movie (film)|biopic of Starscream]]. However, Acid Storm ended up leaving the project due to dissatisfaction with being painted gray every day and the constant rewrites, forcing Thundercracker to take on the role in his stead; as he left, Acid Storm was frustrated to learn that they could've been digitally recoloring him the whole time. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

After [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had been outed as [[Horri-Bull]]'s killer, Acid Storm led the manhunt for the [[Outlier (group)|outlier]] before he noticed [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] sneaking around with the Decepticons asking the ex-chancellor to resume leadership of the faction. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 5: Endless Forever|Endless Forever}} After giving a small speech and [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] had flown off, Starscream agreed and led the Decepticons away to draw up new plans. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 6: Unforgivable|Unforgivable}} As Starscream outlined his plans to [[Decepticon Vengeance Division|regroup]] with the scattered Decepticon cells, Acid Storm felt compelled to point out that they were holed up in [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]]'s corpse which Starscream claimed made for a good metaphor. {{storylink|Unstopped and Unstoppable}}

When [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]] came under attack by [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Acid Storm joined the Cybertronian fleet in engaging the Chaos Bringer's Maximal army. {{storylink|Last Stand (Unicron)|Last Stand}} Flying to engage Unicron in Earth's orbit, [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] disdainfully listed Acid Storm among the Seekers not under Starscream's command. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

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===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
[[File:Pop-UpPowerglideAVP.jpg|thumb|upright=0.8|left]]
Acid Storm was one of the many Decepticons who pursued the [[AllSpark]] to Earth. He participated in an enormous battle against the Autobots in a human settlement. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}
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===''TransTech''===
[[File:Acid StormAVP.jpg|thumb|"No. Layers. Onions have layers. Ogres have layers."]]
Acid Storm was one of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. Acid Storm was part of a crowd in [[Seeker-Shinai]] that [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]] attempted to disperse through intimidation. Unfortunately, all the Seekers present were too stunned to see a "Megatron" in Axiom Nexus to budge. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
[[Vector Prime]] noted that Acid Storm and his Rainmaker colleagues were Shockwave's formidable enforcers on Cybertron and Earth in many universes. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 13 July 2015}}
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===''Star Trek vs. Transformers''===
[[File:PrimesDirectivePart5-AcidBath.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]
When [[World War III]] consumed [[Earth]], the [[Decepticon]]s fled the blighted planet aboard [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], trailing the Autobots aboard [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. When the two [[Titan (group)|Titans]] reached [[Cygnus Seven]], the Decepticons attacked, the battle sending Maximus hurtling into the planet and causing everyone to fall into [[stasis lock]]. Eventually, the [[Federation]] moved onto Cygnus Seven with a survey team accidentally rousing Maximus's autonomic systems. By random chance, the repair beam first struck [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] who proceeded to revive the other Decepticons and lead an attack on the surface. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Two}} Acid Storm joined his fellow Seekers in attacking the mining colony before the Decepticons were scared away by a [[photon torpedo]] barrage from the [[USS Enterprise|USS ''Enterprise'']]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part One}}

When the Decepticons invaded [[Kronos]], Acid Storm unleashed his acid on [[Spock]] and [[Hikaru Sulu]]'s [[Crewbot]]s before being shot down by [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]]. When the Decepticons were defeated, Acid Storm was taken into custody by the [[Klingon Empire]]. {{storylink|Prime's Directive, Part Five}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
During the war for Cybertron, Acid Storm was an [[Cybertronian military insignia|Air Force Infantry Raider]]. {{storylink|#War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' toy packaging}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
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[[File:AllFallDown-Rainmakers.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Together again, gee it's good to be together again.]]

During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], Acid Storm was part of a military unit known as the [[Rainmaker]]s with his flying partners [[Ion Storm]] and [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} By the era just before the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Acid Storm joined the [[Decepticon|Ascenticon]]s, and eventually became a member of their [[Ascenticon Guard]]. He joined [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and Senator [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] in barring the door to [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]] when [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]'s unit arrived to arrest [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} When Megatron rebranded the Ascenticons, Acid Storm was part of the crowd that stood behind him to display the strength of their cause. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}} Subsequently, he was among the first to be branded with their new [[insignia]]. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

As the Ascenticon Guard began recruiting members directly from [[The Rise]] in the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s destruction, Acid Storm reunited with his old teammates Ion Storm and Nova Storm. [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] noted this was a clear statement of military intent, and warned Soundwave that everybody would know it. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

Shortly after [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] rebranded their movement as the "Decepticons", the Rainmakers took part in the terrorist attack on the [[Senate]]. Acid Storm used his powers to melt through the ceiling, allowing the trio to ambush the crowd of unarmed senators in attendance. He was later seen tending to an overworked Ion Storm. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

[[File:WarWorldPrime AcidStormSentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.55|OH NO IT'S BOILING ACID!!!]]
After seizing full control of the governing body, Megatron introduced the Rainmakers to his fellow Senators before [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] reported that [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] had escaped, the Rainmakers being deployed to down and recapture him. Catching up to the Prime, Acid Storm fired a barrage that left him damaged enough to fall victim to being sliced in two by Nova Storm. Touching down, the trio regarded the Prime's dying cries for aid before retreating when [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] opened fire on them. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} Though the Rainmakers' murder prompted a mixed reception in the Decepticon ranks, Acid Storm was present at the gladiatorial arena when [[Termagax]] returned to denounce the Decepticons, bearing witness to Megatron contemptuously opening fire on his mentor. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

Acid Storm joined [[Strika's Heavies]] and other Decepticons in an assault on the [[Forge Pyramid]], the last major institution in Iacon unclaimed by their forces. They found the Autobots meeting with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] already and tried to storm the building. Acid Storm was in the process of dissolving his way through the defenses when Nova Storm carried out a message that the plasma coolant was shutting down. Those Decepticons that had breached the defenses fled along with the Autobots as the Pyramid melted in on itself. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}}

Acid Storm and the Rainmakers were present when Megatron learned Optimus Prime and the Autobots had abandoned Iacon entirely. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}}

[[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] brought forth the Rainmakers when the Decepticons journeyed out to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. They had been alerted that Termagax was there, in possession of the [[Enigma of Combination]]. The Decepticons had begun to rely on the Rainmakers too much, though, as [[Pyra Magna]] had snipers on the roof of Termagax's house, prepared for their approach. [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] shot down Ion Storm and Acid Storm, while [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] used his magnetic powers to snare Nova Storm. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}

The Rainmakers later accompanied Megatron to his meeting with [[Exarchon]]. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}} The Rainmakers flew with Megatron to intercept Optimus Prime and the Autobots before they reached [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. {{storylink|End of Time}} Acid Storm and many other Seekers later fought [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] during the battle of Darkmount. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|right|thumb|250px|No, the earlier blue guys weren't me!]]

Acid Storm accompanied Starscream to the tomb of Alpha Trion, where he outed [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] as a traitor for his killing of Skywarp. At Megatron's command, the Seekers attacked their former commander and took to the air to shoot him down. Though they though of him dead, Jetfire actually survived. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}}

Acid Storm was among the Seekers who showed up for Starscream's assault on the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' {{storylink|Siege episode 6}} and brought captured Autobots to Megatron. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 1}} Acid Storm personally escorted [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] from her cell to the arena for execution. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
[[File:TheFlyinFoxTrot-Decepticons.jpg|thumb|left|250px]]

Acid Storm was among the many Decepticons transported to [[Equestria]]. Intent on proving their supriority over the Autobots and ponies, the Rainmakers and [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] attacked [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] and [[Rainbow Dash]] during a race. However, Rainbow Dash was able to bait them into a trap before both she and Windblade used their "Flyin' Fox Trot" maneuver to turn the Rainmaker's own heat-seeking missiles against them and blow them out of the sky. The Decepticons wound up piled in a defeated heap while the two heroes shared their victory at the finish line. {{storylink|The Flyin' Fox Trot}}
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==Games==
===''Bot Shots Battle Game!''===
[[File:BotShotsGame Cybertropolis.jpg|thumb||300px|"I ''HATE'' to ''RAIN'' on your parade—wait, NO I DON'T! BAHAHAHA!!"]]
Acid Storm and his gang of troublemakers reduced the once-vital city of [[Cybertropolis]] to burning ruins. Through [[you]]r Bot Shot's efforts were he and his gang defeated, and Cybertropolis was allowed to prosper once more. {{storylink|Bot Shots Battle Game!}}

{{Note|Acid Storm is also one of the many random Bot Shots the player can encounter in the game. He can also be purchased in the "Bot Shop"... provided one defeats a Super Bot in the [[Sonic Canyons]] arena first.}}
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===''Transformers Legends''===
Acid Storm was among the Seekers who went on a worldwide rampage, until they were thwarted by the Autobots. {{storylink|Robots in the Sky}} Acid Storm was part of a number of reinforcements who arrived on a battlefield and joined the conflict already in progress. {{storylink|By Land, Sea, or Air}}

Following the restoration of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Acid Storm and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] attempted to ambush a group of Autobots who were exploring the changes to their world. The pair were promptly captured and sent to a detention facility. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (Legends)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers''===
{{main|Minion Pig#As Acid Storm}}
Acid Storm appears as a character unlockable in Challenge Events. He is portrayed by a Minion Pig. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers (mobile game)|Angry Birds Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Acid-Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
Acid Storm participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in multiple different bodies:
*''(Generations) Acid Storm'' — This Common character could be recruited by collecting 8 units of Cybermetal.
*''(Universe) Acid Storm'' — This Uncommon character could be recruited by collecting 75 units of Cybermetal, and 36 units of transmetal.
*''(Masterpiece) Acid Storm'' — This Super Rare character could be recruited by collecting 250 units of Cybermetal, 75 units of Transmetal, 50 exclusive cores, and 5 cores of this character. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
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'''Transformers: Earth Wars'''
*'''Minimum Star Rating''': 2 stars
*'''Class''': Air
*'''Ability''': Raise an Acid Storm in an area, blocking all healing and boosting damage done by Fire and Acid done by 20% for 15 seconds. You the take off and set the target on fire dealing approx. 700 fire damage.
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points, +2 for reuses.

===''Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive''===
[[File:BBOAcidStorm.jpg|thumb|100px]]
Acid Storm was in command of the third Decepticon base attacked and destroyed by the Autobots during a series of raids. He fought the invader using his air advantage, but was eventually defeated. {{storylink|Transformers: Bumblebee Overdrive}}
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===''Transformers: Heavy Metal''===
Acid Storm was among the Decepticons under Starscream's command who invaded Earth in search of Energon. {{storylink|Transformers: Heavy Metal}}

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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
Acid Storm was a member of the Rainmakers, a skilled chemist who specialized in chemical warfare. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''Universe'' (2008)===
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[[File:TFU08-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you weren't expecting.]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Deluxe Class, [[2008]])
**''Series'': Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' Left & right "hyperion3 blaster" missile launchers, 2 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Aaron Archer]] (deco artist)}}

:Part of the second wave of [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] Deluxe Class toys, Acid Storm is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics (2006)|Starscream]], transforming into an {{w|F-15 Eagle}} fighter jet, though with a canopy like that of an {{w|F-14 Tomcat}}. He comes with a pair of spring-loaded [[missile]] launchers that can peg via [[5 mm post]]s onto his biceps, hands, and wings.

:Acid Storm's jet mode features a jungle camouflage pattern, which impressively is almost entirely unseen in his robot mode, at least from the front and sides.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsSeekerMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot_Shots_Acid_Storm_toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Whoops, you can't play anymore. Game's been canceled on account of '''ME!'''"]]
*'''Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm''' (Multi-pack, [[2012]])
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 006'''
***''Fist strength'': '''420'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''905'''
***''Sword strength'': '''285'''

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Acid Storm is a [[redeco]] of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Starscream]], transforming into a teeny fighter jet very ''very'' vaguely like an [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-22 Raptor|F-22 Raptor]], with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his nosecone is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. As a "Super Bot", he is cast in translucent green plastic, and has more lopsided stats. He comes with [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Megatron]] and [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Bot Shots|Nemesis Prime]].

:This mold was also redecoed into [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Quickslinger]], and [[Fireflight (G1)|Autobot Firestrike]], and was [[retool]]ed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on ''Bot Shots'' Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy AcidWingKreon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Can only be combated with an antacid blaster.]]
*'''Acid Wing''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2013]])
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''***** 70'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick (2013), logo plate (2016 only), 2 clip-on rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:As part of the second wave of [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, '''Acid Wing''' ('''Acidwing''' on the instruction sheet) is a Kreon mini-figure with parts to rebuild him into a bright green jet. He shares the same parts and construction as the preview wave's [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], though his instructions do not have you use the extra jet-mode bricks to assemble a funky two-handed double blaster for his robot mode like you do with Sunstorm. You can anyway, though. We're not here to tell you how to play with your imagination-expanding building-brick-based figures.

: This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OAcidWing/acidwing.htm More information on Acid Wing at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-toy AcidWingKreon 2015.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
* '''Acid Wing''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2016]])
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, 2 clip-on rifles

:In 2016, Collection 2 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Acid Wing's torso [[tampograph]] underwent a slight color change, replacing the dark gray with solid black, though the leg tampos remain dark gray.

:This release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring the buyer to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|upright=2|thumb|The Seeker redeco you ''really'' weren't expecting.]]
* '''Acid Storm''' (2013)
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''MP-01'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''MP-11A'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[October 3]], 2013
**'''08 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons, 2 missile racks, pilot figurine, gun clip, two-piece display stand
{{toydesigner|[[Andrew Franks]] and [[Mark Maher]] (deco)}}

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Acid Storm is a [[Toys"R"Us]]-[[exclusive]] redeco of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|MP-11 Starscream]] (himself a heavy retool of [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-3 Starscream]]), but without the coronation gear. He transforms into an F-15 Eagle fighter jet, and features numerous built-in [[gimmick]]s, such as an opening panel at the top-center of the jet, adjustable thrust vectors, a sculpted radar hidden in his nosecone, and an opening canopy. In [[robot mode]], he features missile pods hidden in his chest.

:For accessories, his non-firing cannons are attached to extending armatures so that they don't have to be [[Partformer|removed]] for transformation, but they each have a 5 mm post, and can be easily detached via [[ball joint]]. He also comes with two missile racks which peg via 5 mm post onto ports on his wings, provided the cannons (which normally mount there in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]) are removed. Also included is a pilot figurine that can fit in his cockpit, and he additionally has a clip that is intended to mount underneath the cockpit and hold the [[Megatron (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Megatron gun]] initially included with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime/''Masterpiece'' MP-1 Convoy]]. Finally, he comes with a two-piece stand, which has two peg-holes to store two of his weapons, and can be configured for either robot or vehicle mode.

:On the sides of his cockpit, he sports [[tampograph]]ed names of a pilot and a co-pilot: "'''MSGT.''' [Master Sergeant] '''B 'Vicious' Vala'''" (after Hasbro designer Bobby Vala<ref name="vala">[http://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbyvala Bobby Vala] at Linkedin</ref>) and "'''SSGT.''' [Staff Sergeant] '''Etipsone'''" (after graffiti artist Etipsone/Hasbro designer [[Mark Maher]]<ref name="etipsone">[http://studioetipsone.tumblr.com/post/57476728414 Etipsone's Tumblr], explicitly discussing ''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm</ref><ref>Mark Maher's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CbNMoJDrlQx/ Instagram]: "Here we have an illustration I accomplished after working on the Masterpiece Acid Storm with talented designer @thevalaverse
This project was a special one for me because I was able to put my pen name moniker on the side of the cockpit.
I felt so honored to be able to solidify my mark on a evil decepticon seeker toy, it was truly a treat! Yet again, the poison neon green with the purple insignia just pops so well!"</ref>).

:Acid Storm's [[instructions]] neglect to mention ''numerous'' steps of his transformation, such as the fact that the strut his nosecone is attached to is on a [[slide joint]] that allows it to slide into the cockpit more and help compact his [[kibble]] backpack. It also fails to mention the fact that he has heels hidden in compartments just in front of his thrusters, and that his tail-fin/rear wing assemblies are also on slide joints, allowing them to slide up and allow his toes and heels to both touch the surface at once. To make matters worse, his instructions only tell you how to transform him into vehicle mode... despite the fact that ''he's packaged in vehicle mode.''

:Acid Storm, along with fellow ''Masterpiece'', [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]], was first released in limited numbers in conjunction with [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013. Acid Storm was later made available in [[TakaraTomy]]'s markets as a "[[USA Edition]]" of sorts, still exclusive to Toys"R"Us. While the figure itself was unchanged, the [[packaging]] was altered to change his ID number, among other things. Common to both versions is a designated number marking him as part of the ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' line.

:Acid Storm's original deco would have been significantly different, such as featuring a different pilot and co-pilot ("'''MSGT. [[Bill Rawley|Bill 'Brawlin' Brawley]]'''" and "'''SSGT. [[Mark Maher|Mark 'Tag' Maher]]'''"), and being far more busy. He would have had numerous additional tampographs, such as a reference to him being part of the "'''924th Rainmakers'''", a reference to a "'''[[Toxitron (disambiguation)|Toxitron]] [[File:Con-g2.png|15px]] Weapons System'''", "'''[[Bring the rain|Bringing the Pain Rain]]'''", and even [[Rainbow Dash]]'s cutie mark!<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/alternate-mp-acid-storm-design-from-boss-fight-studios-at-njcc-178252/ Alternate MP Acid Storm Design From Boss Fight Studios at NJCC 2013, from TFW2005]</ref>

:As a redeco of the MP-11 release, Acid Storm is ''likely'' to be plagued with the same quality control issues.

:The original MP-3 version of this mold was redecoed into [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-6 Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-7 Thundercracker]], while the MP-11 version of this mold was also redecoed into [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|MP-11S Sunstorm]] and [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']] [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Masterpiece Thundercracker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/MPAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
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[[File:Gen-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The Seeker redeco you were kind of expecting by this point.]]
*'''Acid Storm with Venin''' (Legends Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / 009'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 cannons

:Part of the seventh wave of 2012-onwards ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Legends Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Acid Storm is a [[redeco]] of Legends Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Starscream]]. He is roughly the same size as a ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' Commander Class toy. Based on a [[Guido Guidi]] [[Seeker (body-type)|seeker]] concept for [[IDW Publishing]], Acid Storm transforms from a hybrid F-15/F-22 style jet. He features a fold out front landing gear, [[5 mm post|5 mm-compatible]] hands, and back/roof, and has [[C joint|3 mm-compatible]] upper arm ports. He comes with two removable cannons that have both 5 mm and 3 mm pegs.

:Acid Storm is partnered with [[Venom (G1)#Generations|Venin]], a redeco of [[Waspinator (BW)/toys#Generations|Waspinator]], who can transform into a wasp, a robot with 3 mm-compatible hands, and a gun with 5 mm handle. He has an [[autotransformation]] feature that folds up his wings when his gun barrel is extended.

:This mold was also used to make ''Generations [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#CWLegends|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#CWLegends|Skywarp]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Decepticon/GenAcidStorm/acidstorm.htm More information on ''Generations'' Acid Storm at TFU.info]''
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===''Alt-Modes''===
[[File:AltModes AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ahhh! My body!]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Alt-Modes, 2016)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Collection'': '''3'''

:A redeco of ''[[Alt-Modes]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Starscream]], Acid Storm is a "[[super deformed]]" toy whose body "transforms" when the Decepticon faction symbol on his head is pulled up: in actuality, the robot body and jet mode are on alternate ends of a swing-around arm that swap places inside/outside his great big huge head. Due to the need for his limbs to quickly fold away and the size of his noggin, his robot mode is nigh-impossible to get to to stand unassisted.

: He was [[Blindpacking|blind-boxed]] and available in one of the first three cases of the toyline.

:This mold was also used to make ''Alt-Modes'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Alt-Modes|Sunstorm]], and would have been retooled into [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Alt-Modes|Dirge]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:Siege-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now comes in lime.]]
[[File:Siege-Takara-SG-EX-Acid-Storm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|(''TakaraTomy prototype pictured'')]]
*'''Seeker Acid Storm''' / '''Seeker Ion Storm''' / '''Seeker Nova Storm''' (Multi-pack, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S52'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' 2 "RM Storm Range [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' "Seeker Acid Storm" is a redeco of Voyager Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] from the same line, transforming from a heavily Generation 1-inspired robot to a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]' appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" and back. Noticeably, said jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage.

: Fitting with the rest of ''Siege'', Acid Storm has [[5 mm post]]s on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his Null-Rays can accommodate [[Fire Blast effect|effects parts]] sold separately. Like the rest of ''Siege'', his robot mode focuses on articulation, with double-jointed elbows, knees that bend at nearly 180 degrees, ankle rockers, and waist articulation, being notable articulation points for a Seeker toy. Being a rather heavy shellformer, he can be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet easily, via a friction hinge.

: Acid Storm comes in a three-pack with "[[Ion Storm#Toys|Seeker Ion Storm]]" and "[[Nova Storm (G1)#Toys|Seeker Nova Storm]]", based on their cartoon appearance in "[[Divide and Conquer]]". All three feature painted battle damage (the ''exact same'' layouts across all three) and the smirk-less head sculpt used by Starscream.

: This set was made available at general retail in U.S. [[Target]] stores without a prior announcement from Hasbro, then much later [[Entertainment Earth]] got a run of them in 2021.

: Interestingly, not only was this set was not released in other Hasbro markets, but TakaraTomy would eventually schedule it for release in Japan nearly two full years later. Further, the toys stock photography used versions of the toys with slightly different paint applications: for Acid Storm, he has red wing edges and a blue nosecone based on a [[:File:Rainmakers.jpg|screenshot]] from the original cartoon. However, the final product was the same as the Hasbro release.

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==Merchandise==
===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:TLSRainmakers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Make it Rain.]]
* '''Rainmakers''' (2013)
**''Accessories:'' Pegged wings, blasters
:''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Acid Storm is a 3-inch non-transforming vinyl figure designed by Les Schetkoe. He comes in the "Rainmakers" set alongside unnamed [[Ion Storm|blue]] and [[Nova Storm (G1)|yellow Seekers]]. The set comes in a retro box and was released in a limited run of 500 pieces.
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===''Tiny Titans''===
[[File:TinyTitans AcidStorm.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (Tiny Titans, 2016)
**''Series'': '''6'''
**''Number'': '''3/12'''

: Part of the sixth and final assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Acid Storm is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode... and is an entirely different mold from normal ''Tiny Titans'' [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Tiny Titans|Starscream]]. Amazing!

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2AcidStorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Acid Storm, Toxic Terror''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T46'''
**''Stars: ''6

:Acid Storm, Toxic Terror is one of forty-six character cards released in Wave 2 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Rise of the Combiners.

:The artwork for the card is reused from the [[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]] mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Acid Storm figure.
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===Flame Toys===
[[File:TF-Flame-Toys-Furai-Model-Acid-Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Acid Storm''' (April 2022)
**''Number:'' '''25'''
**''Additional parts/accessories'': 1 pair of open-palm hands

:Released as part of the ''Furai Model'' line by [[Flame Toys]], This Acid Storm is an articulated, non-transforming, Voyager Class-sized {{w|Gunpla}}-style model kit, redecoed from the [[Starscream_(G1)/merchandise#Flame_Toys|Starscream]] mold. Due to the runner's palettes, Acid Storm is molded in primarily green, blue-green, and purple ABS plastic. His translucent yellow plastic still remains. Like Starscream, his Null-rays can be detached for use as handheld blasters.

:For straight-assembly builders, Acid Storm features a sheet of foil stickers for detail (notably the wings), though the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (GSI Creos' ''Gundam'' Marker is recommended). If one chooses; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos...or paint most of the parts green if you're crazy for show-accuracy.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsSeries2G1BW-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 2 18-pack''' (4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Series 2 Acid Storm is a redeco of the Series 1 [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Nano Metalfigs|Starscream]]/[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Jada Toys|Thundercracker]] mold, an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded with his hands on his waist. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:Acid Storm also shares the same mold as Series 2 [[Nova Storm (G1)#Jada Toys|Nova Storm]] and comes in an impressive multipack with him and [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|sixteen other figurines]].
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==Notes==
[[File:DivideAndConquer-AcidStormMonitorGreyDetails.jpg|frame]]
*Acid Storm isn't solid green in ''every'' shot of "Divide and Conquer"—in the monitor shot he first appears in, he has grey intakes and a green-grey upper chest that matches his helmet. Oddly enough, the intakes are one of the areas that were left the basic green on his ''Universe'' toy.
*Although explicitly based on the green Rainmaker from "Divide and Conquer", Acid Storm's near-fluorescent green in the cartoon was specifically toned down to fit better into the quasi-realism of the 2008 ''Universe'' toyline.
*Acid Storm's basic camo pattern was designed by [[Aaron Archer]], a relatively rare occurrence for the time given Archer's high hierarchical status within Hasbro. The specifics of Acid Storm's ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' deco were then fleshed out and finalized by designer [[Bill Rawley]].
*According to [[Hasbro]]'s [[BotCon 2008]] panel, Acid Storm was originally to be named '''Rainmaker''', then '''Acid Rain''', but those names didn't clear [[Trademark|legal]].
*Acid Storm's "hyperion3 cannon" is based on one of the email addresses of ''Transformers'' fan [[Matthew Karpowich]], aka "[[User:Monzo|Monzo]]", much as Acid Storm's bio itself is based in part on him (notably the data-gathering aspect). This is the second ''Universe'' toy to shout-out to him, the first being [[Onslaught (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Onslaught]].
*[[:File:The Ultimate Guide Maccadam's Old Oil House scene.jpg|A piece of art]] by [[Guido Guidi]] in Dreamwave's 2004 ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide|The Ultimate Guide]]'' features a green Seeker, who is sometimes identified by fans as Acid Storm, though the color layout doesn't particularly match.
*Acid Storm's [[:File:CityonFire DecepticonsRejectStarscream.jpg|appearance]] in "season 1" of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[The Transformers: Robots in Disguise|Robots in Disguise]]'' comic series (shared, of course, with [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#The Chosen One|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Post-war|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Sunstorm]]) is based on the [[:File:Wfc-starscream-0.jpg|contemporary concept art]] of [[Starscream (WFC)#Games|Starscream]] in [[High Moon Studios]]' ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|War for Cybertron]]'' video game.
*The ''[[Transformers: Kre-O Character Encyclopedia|Kre-O Character Encyclopedia]]'' mistakenly categorizes Acid Wing as a [[Predacon (Prime)|Predacon]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Acid Storm''' (アシッドストーム ''Ashido Sutōmu'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Suānbào''' (Taiwan, 酸暴, "Acid Storm"), '''Liúsuānyǔ''' (China, 硫酸雨, "Sulfuric Acid Rain")
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==References==
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[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
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[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
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Sea Phantom

2023-04-21T23:51:38Z

ShockSound11: /* Transformers: Earth Wars */ corrected error

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:''Sea Phantom is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]-allied [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Sea phantom robot.jpg|268px|thumb|Soon to appear in a funky lawyer drama alongside James Woods.]]

Of all the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]] space pirates, '''Sea Phantom''' (シーファントム ''Shī Fantomu'') is by far the most rough-and-tumble. A brute above all else, he loves the swashbuckling action of a good fight and the satisfying screams of a surprise raid. Underwater, he's as fast as a torpedo, and loves using both his speed and his "Telephantom" ability to teleport short distances to get the drop on his enemies. He'll chow down on both food and foe alike with his powerful "Phantom Jaws", or slice them up with his "Phantom Fin."

Sea Phantom combines with his fellow Seacons to form [[God Neptune]].

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 continuity family===
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hiroaki Ichinowatari]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Sea phantom beast.jpg|left|thumb|Sharkey ate George.]]

Sea Phantom was a member of the Space Pirate Seacons, often found in the crow's nest of their ship as lookout and spotter for the pirates. This also meant he was a bit of a backseat driver for [[Terrormander]] at the wheel. On the planet [[Gaia]], the Seacons located the amazing power source called [[Angolmois Energy]] as their latest treasure. Their excavation was detected by the Maximals, who wished to stop the pirates from pillaging the seas. Sea Phantom and his mateys formed [[God Neptune]] to defend their booty, but they were distracted when [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] and [[Scuba]] commandeered their vessel and then blew up the Angolmois Energy already on board, greatly damaging the ship. {{storylink|The Space Pirate Seacons!}}

As the Seacons began repairs on their vessel, Sea Phantom noticed [[Scylla]] was avoiding work and later disappeared altogether when they were buzzed by unknown Cybertronians. He found her pining for the Maximal squid, Scuba, and tried to bring her back to the ship. The equally smitten [[Bighorn]] mistook his intentions, and started a fight with Sea Phantom. This eventually led into another battle between the Seacons and several Maximals, but also alerted the Space Pirates to the existence of a rival faction on Gaia, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|The Tentacular Scuba}}

[[Halfshell]] negotiated an Angolmois Energy bounty on the Maximals' heads from [[Megastorm]], and dispatched his team to isolate and defeat the heroes individually. Sea Phantom targeted Diver for underwater combat. Their efforts were undone largely because Megastorm tried to cheat them out of the bounty by destroying the Maximals himself with bombs, only to have ''each and every bomb'' explode in his face instead at the battle sites. The final bomb, caught on Sea Phantom's fin, threw both Megastorm and Sea Phantom back into the seas. {{storylink|Megastorm's Reckoning}}

[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] goaded the Seacons into making a second (unpaid) attack on the Maximals. Sea Phantom struck out at Bighorn and Scuba as they were lured out into the waters by Bighorn's crush on Scylla. The Maximals managed to regroup on a rock in the ocean, but that only made them a convenient target for the combined God Neptune. The Seacons were only driven off after the arrival of the [[Insectron]]s [[Bigmos]] and [[Tonbot]], the Maximals' southern allies. {{storylink|Showdown in the Sea}}

When Scylla went missing, apparently shirking her duties again, Sea Phantom labored off to find her. While searching, Terrormander came by and alerted him to a transmission he intercepted between the [[Jointron]]s and Bighorn about some form of treasure. Sea Phantom and Terrormander decided to investigate and possibly steal the treasure for themselves. In actuality, the Jointrons had kidnapped Scylla as part of a complicated scheme to help Bighorn win her heart by rescuing her. Sea Phantom and Terrormander tried to steal the bagged "treasure" and, when a stray shot revealed Scylla was in the bag, fought back even harder to recover their lost teammate. Complications ensued, leading to a battle between God Neptune and [[Tripledacus]], but ultimately Scylla was rescued and returned to her crew. {{storylink|Face the Setting Sun}}

Recognizing their poor fortunes on Gaia, Halfshell prepared his crew to depart. Learning of their intentions, [[Lio Convoy]] offered to give the Seacons the energy they needed to leave. Halfshell wouldn't take charity from the Maximal, but got Lio Convoy to agree to fight one-on-one for the energy. As Halfshell explained to Sea Phantom and his crew after the Maximal left, the "one" would be God Neptune! The Seacons arrived as God Neptune and battled Lio Convoy for the energy, but their duel was interrupted by Megastorm trying to kill Lio Convoy himself. His blast set off an Angolmois Energy chain reaction on the beach, leading the Seacons to depart, stealing Lio Convoy's energy as they ran. Sea Phantom and the crew readied the mast, and took off back into space. {{storylink|The Final Battle (BWII)|The Final Battle}}

As the Seacons left Gaia, they were confronted by the artificial planet, [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]. Nemesis completely overpowered the Seacons' vessel and brainwashed Sea Phantom and the Seacons into swearing loyalty to Galvatron with its evil energy. {{storylink|The Artificial Planet Nemesis}}

Sailing through space, the Seacons came across the Jointrons, and both teams fused into their respective combined forms. Their battle was interrupted by a mysterious spaceship that squarely collided with God Neptune and broke him up into the individual Seacons, who were sent flying off. {{storylink| Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

When the Maximals were on their way to reach the rapidly approaching Nemesis, the Seacons served as its first line of defense and forced the Maximals to crash on a nearby asteroid. There, they fought the confused Maximals. When [[Lio Junior]], [[Santon]], and [[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]] combined to form [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]], the Seacons did their own combination in response and the two combined warriors battled. God Neptune gained the upper hand, but, with the other Maximals' help, Magnaboss was able to strike God Neptune with an Angolmois Ball, which knocked out the Seacons. Coming to, they regained their senses and Halfshell explained that the Nemesis's evil influence had made them aggressive. The Seacons saw the Maximals off and Halfshell declared the asteroid their new spaceship. {{storylink|Revenge of the Space Pirates}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
After the defeat of [[Unicron]], Sea Phantom as part of God Neptune came to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. There, the combiner surfed on the photon sailer. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
During a heist with [[Duncan (Legends)|Duncan]] for [[proton energy]], the Seacons were betrayed and left for dead. {{storylink|Seacons comic 5}} [[Starscream (G1)|An envoy]] for [[Primus]] appeared and made a deal with [[Halfshell]]: Play part in Primus's plan in the [[Precursor World]] and his crew would be revived. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}} Joining forces with [[Turtler]] and his [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]], Halfshell used the [[Angolmois Energy]] siphoned from [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to revive the other pirates, {{Storylink|Seacons comic 3}} although the process was interrupted by the evolution of Galvatron into [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]]. {{storylink|Seacons comic 5}} Nevertheless, their upgrade was completed. {{storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}}

Fulfilling Primus's plan, the Angolmois-powered Seacons went to the various colored worlds of the Precursor Universe to gather the Matrices of the [[Primus Vanguard]]'s leaders. Sea Phantom in particular went to the [[Green Planet]] to rob [[Green Tender Convoy]] of his [[Creation Matrix (GS)|Creation Matrix]], succeeding despite the [[Green Order]]'s efforts. Gathering in outer space, the Seacons combined into [[God Neptune]], who then possessed the power of five colored [[Star Power]]s. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} The followed battle faced God Neptune against Megatron Omega, who blasted the combiner apart with his own Angolmois Energy. However, encouraging words from [[White Gallant Convoy]]'s spirit inspired Halfshell to form the pirate gestalt again with his crew. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}} After all was said and done, the Seacons were returned to their proper time by Primus. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale Part 2}}

===''Beast Wars II'' comic===
[[File:BWII manga Sea Phantom Terrormander.jpg|thumb|]]
While the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacons]] were stuck on [[Gaia]] thanks to being lost and their [[photon sailer]] running out of energy, Sea Phantom and [[Terrormander]] were forced to suffer [[Scylla]]'s love-struck excitement over "[[Scuba|Bighorn]]". Captain [[Halfshell]] took more positively to Scylla's love, making the crew put on an elaborate wedding for the squid. After much ado between the real [[Bighorn]] and [[Scuba]], [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]'s [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] attacked the festivities and the Seacons combined into [[God Neptune]] to fight back. He was quickly felled by Predacon firepower, but Bighorn, Scylla, and Scuba were able to send the attackers fleeing. After Scylla gave her goodbyes to her suitors, the Seacons left the planet. {{storylink|Realize the Forbidden Love!}}
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===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
Sea Phantom was a thrill-seeker, oftentimes participating in dangerous recreational activities, chief among them sky surfing; diving from orbit and "surfing" into a planet's atmosphere before he would be pulled in by the planet's gravitational pull. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===

*'''Class''': Gunner
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 star
*Abilities: Though he is labeled as a gunner, in practice Sea Phantom functions more like a Triple Changer, with two different abilities for his shark mode.
**'''Acid Thrower''': Produce a cone of acid dealing 369 acid damage over 6 seconds in a large area.
***'''Cost''': 3 ability points +3 for reuses.
**'''Guided Rocket''': Shoots out 4 rockets from long range, delivering 56.3 damage to a single target.
***'''Cost''': 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW2-toy SeaPhantom.jpg|thumb|300px|right|His name is totally deserving of its own [[theme song]] by the Ventures.]]
*'''God Neptune''' (Gift set, August 1998)
**''ID number:'' '''D-21'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right shark-arms

: A [[redeco]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)#Toys|Seacon]] [[Overbite (G1)#Toys|Overbite]], Sea Phantom transforms into a robotic shark with limbs. However, he lacks the rifle and stand-pieces of the original version of the mold. Since he uses the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]-style of combination, he can form the arm or leg to any combined robot of similar construction, but his nominal place is as the right arm of God Neptune.

: He was available only as part of the God Neptune gift set with his teammates [[Coelagon#Toys|Coelagon]], [[Halfshell#Toys|Halfshell]], [[Scylla#Toys|Skyulle]], and [[Terrormander#Toys|Terrormander]], sold in the seventh wave of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]''.

: For unknown reasons, a great number of unboxed God Neptune sets—lacking ''all'' of their accessories, including combiner parts and Sea Phantom's shark-arms—ended up available on the secondary market. These went for considerably less than the "complete" releases, naturally.

: This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Overbite in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Collectors' Club magazine]] comic arc ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/SeaPhantom/seaphantom.htm More information on Sea Phantom at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Sea-Phantom.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
*'''God Neptune''' (Gift set, [[October 31]], [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS10'''
**''Accessories'': Combiner hand, gun, sword

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Sea Phantom is a redeco of [[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations|Overbite]] from the same line, who himself is an extensive retool of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations|Terrorcon Rippersnapper]], transforming from a robotic shark monster to a robot. He is able to form a limb for God Neptune or any Combiner Wars or Power of the Primes interchangeable combiner, though the instructions that come with the set only detail how to transform him into arm mode.

:Sea Phantom was released as part of the God Neptune giftset, a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. The God Neptune set was also available via [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the U.S. and Canada.
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==Notes==
*Mentioned only in profiles and bios published in books and magazines, Sea Phantom's "Telephantom" teleporting ability was not featured in the ''Beast Wars II'' anime.

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Sea Phantom

2023-04-21T23:49:29Z

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{{factions|{{factions/icons|custom=Space_pirate_seacon_sign.png|cSize=29x30px|cLink=Seacon (BW)}}|predacon|decepticon}}
:''Sea Phantom is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]-allied [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]] from the [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:Sea phantom robot.jpg|268px|thumb|Soon to appear in a funky lawyer drama alongside James Woods.]]

Of all the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]] space pirates, '''Sea Phantom''' (シーファントム ''Shī Fantomu'') is by far the most rough-and-tumble. A brute above all else, he loves the swashbuckling action of a good fight and the satisfying screams of a surprise raid. Underwater, he's as fast as a torpedo, and loves using both his speed and his "Telephantom" ability to teleport short distances to get the drop on his enemies. He'll chow down on both food and foe alike with his powerful "Phantom Jaws", or slice them up with his "Phantom Fin."

Sea Phantom combines with his fellow Seacons to form [[God Neptune]].

==Fiction==
===Japanese Generation 1 continuity family===
====''Beast Wars II'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hiroaki Ichinowatari]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Sea phantom beast.jpg|left|thumb|Sharkey ate George.]]

Sea Phantom was a member of the Space Pirate Seacons, often found in the crow's nest of their ship as lookout and spotter for the pirates. This also meant he was a bit of a backseat driver for [[Terrormander]] at the wheel. On the planet [[Gaia]], the Seacons located the amazing power source called [[Angolmois Energy]] as their latest treasure. Their excavation was detected by the Maximals, who wished to stop the pirates from pillaging the seas. Sea Phantom and his mateys formed [[God Neptune]] to defend their booty, but they were distracted when [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] and [[Scuba]] commandeered their vessel and then blew up the Angolmois Energy already on board, greatly damaging the ship. {{storylink|The Space Pirate Seacons!}}

As the Seacons began repairs on their vessel, Sea Phantom noticed [[Scylla]] was avoiding work and later disappeared altogether when they were buzzed by unknown Cybertronians. He found her pining for the Maximal squid, Scuba, and tried to bring her back to the ship. The equally smitten [[Bighorn]] mistook his intentions, and started a fight with Sea Phantom. This eventually led into another battle between the Seacons and several Maximals, but also alerted the Space Pirates to the existence of a rival faction on Gaia, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|The Tentacular Scuba}}

[[Halfshell]] negotiated an Angolmois Energy bounty on the Maximals' heads from [[Megastorm]], and dispatched his team to isolate and defeat the heroes individually. Sea Phantom targeted Diver for underwater combat. Their efforts were undone largely because Megastorm tried to cheat them out of the bounty by destroying the Maximals himself with bombs, only to have ''each and every bomb'' explode in his face instead at the battle sites. The final bomb, caught on Sea Phantom's fin, threw both Megastorm and Sea Phantom back into the seas. {{storylink|Megastorm's Reckoning}}

[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] goaded the Seacons into making a second (unpaid) attack on the Maximals. Sea Phantom struck out at Bighorn and Scuba as they were lured out into the waters by Bighorn's crush on Scylla. The Maximals managed to regroup on a rock in the ocean, but that only made them a convenient target for the combined God Neptune. The Seacons were only driven off after the arrival of the [[Insectron]]s [[Bigmos]] and [[Tonbot]], the Maximals' southern allies. {{storylink|Showdown in the Sea}}

When Scylla went missing, apparently shirking her duties again, Sea Phantom labored off to find her. While searching, Terrormander came by and alerted him to a transmission he intercepted between the [[Jointron]]s and Bighorn about some form of treasure. Sea Phantom and Terrormander decided to investigate and possibly steal the treasure for themselves. In actuality, the Jointrons had kidnapped Scylla as part of a complicated scheme to help Bighorn win her heart by rescuing her. Sea Phantom and Terrormander tried to steal the bagged "treasure" and, when a stray shot revealed Scylla was in the bag, fought back even harder to recover their lost teammate. Complications ensued, leading to a battle between God Neptune and [[Tripledacus]], but ultimately Scylla was rescued and returned to her crew. {{storylink|Face the Setting Sun}}

Recognizing their poor fortunes on Gaia, Halfshell prepared his crew to depart. Learning of their intentions, [[Lio Convoy]] offered to give the Seacons the energy they needed to leave. Halfshell wouldn't take charity from the Maximal, but got Lio Convoy to agree to fight one-on-one for the energy. As Halfshell explained to Sea Phantom and his crew after the Maximal left, the "one" would be God Neptune! The Seacons arrived as God Neptune and battled Lio Convoy for the energy, but their duel was interrupted by Megastorm trying to kill Lio Convoy himself. His blast set off an Angolmois Energy chain reaction on the beach, leading the Seacons to depart, stealing Lio Convoy's energy as they ran. Sea Phantom and the crew readied the mast, and took off back into space. {{storylink|The Final Battle (BWII)|The Final Battle}}

As the Seacons left Gaia, they were confronted by the artificial planet, [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]]. Nemesis completely overpowered the Seacons' vessel and brainwashed Sea Phantom and the Seacons into swearing loyalty to Galvatron with its evil energy. {{storylink|The Artificial Planet Nemesis}}

Sailing through space, the Seacons came across the Jointrons, and both teams fused into their respective combined forms. Their battle was interrupted by a mysterious spaceship that squarely collided with God Neptune and broke him up into the individual Seacons, who were sent flying off. {{storylink| Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!}}

When the Maximals were on their way to reach the rapidly approaching Nemesis, the Seacons served as its first line of defense and forced the Maximals to crash on a nearby asteroid. There, they fought the confused Maximals. When [[Lio Junior]], [[Santon]], and [[Skywarp (BW)|Skywarp]] combined to form [[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]], the Seacons did their own combination in response and the two combined warriors battled. God Neptune gained the upper hand, but, with the other Maximals' help, Magnaboss was able to strike God Neptune with an Angolmois Ball, which knocked out the Seacons. Coming to, they regained their senses and Halfshell explained that the Nemesis's evil influence had made them aggressive. The Seacons saw the Maximals off and Halfshell declared the asteroid their new spaceship. {{storylink|Revenge of the Space Pirates}}

====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon====
After the defeat of [[Unicron]], Sea Phantom as part of God Neptune came to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. There, the combiner surfed on the photon sailer. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====
During a heist with [[Duncan (Legends)|Duncan]] for [[proton energy]], the Seacons were betrayed and left for dead. {{storylink|Seacons comic 5}} [[Starscream (G1)|An envoy]] for [[Primus]] appeared and made a deal with [[Halfshell]]: Play part in Primus's plan in the [[Precursor World]] and his crew would be revived. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}} Joining forces with [[Turtler]] and his [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]], Halfshell used the [[Angolmois Energy]] siphoned from [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to revive the other pirates, {{Storylink|Seacons comic 3}} although the process was interrupted by the evolution of Galvatron into [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]]. {{storylink|Seacons comic 5}} Nevertheless, their upgrade was completed. {{storylink|Super Megatron comic 2}}

Fulfilling Primus's plan, the Angolmois-powered Seacons went to the various colored worlds of the Precursor Universe to gather the Matrices of the [[Primus Vanguard]]'s leaders. Sea Phantom in particular went to the [[Green Planet]] to rob [[Green Tender Convoy]] of his [[Creation Matrix (GS)|Creation Matrix]], succeeding despite the [[Green Order]]'s efforts. Gathering in outer space, the Seacons combined into [[God Neptune]], who then possessed the power of five colored [[Star Power]]s. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 1}} The followed battle faced God Neptune against Megatron Omega, who blasted the combiner apart with his own Angolmois Energy. However, encouraging words from [[White Gallant Convoy]]'s spirit inspired Halfshell to form the pirate gestalt again with his crew. {{storylink|God Neptune comic 2}} After all was said and done, the Seacons were returned to their proper time by Primus. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale Part 2}}

===''Beast Wars II'' comic===
[[File:BWII manga Sea Phantom Terrormander.jpg|thumb|]]
While the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacons]] were stuck on [[Gaia]] thanks to being lost and their [[photon sailer]] running out of energy, Sea Phantom and [[Terrormander]] were forced to suffer [[Scylla]]'s love-struck excitement over "[[Scuba|Bighorn]]". Captain [[Halfshell]] took more positively to Scylla's love, making the crew put on an elaborate wedding for the squid. After much ado between the real [[Bighorn]] and [[Scuba]], [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]]'s [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] attacked the festivities and the Seacons combined into [[God Neptune]] to fight back. He was quickly felled by Predacon firepower, but Bighorn, Scylla, and Scuba were able to send the attackers fleeing. After Scylla gave her goodbyes to her suitors, the Seacons left the planet. {{storylink|Realize the Forbidden Love!}}
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===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity===
Sea Phantom was a thrill-seeker, oftentimes participating in dangerous recreational activities, chief among them sky surfing; diving from orbit and "surfing" into a planet's atmosphere before he would be pulled in by the planet's gravitational pull. {{Storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook #3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===

*'''Class''': Gunner
*'''Lowest star rating''': 2 star
*Abilities: Though he is labeled as a gunner, in practice Sea Phantom functions more like a Triple Changer, with two different abilities for his shark and cannon modes,
**'''Acid Thrower''': Produce a cone of acid dealing 369 acid damage over 6 seconds in a large area.
***'''Cost''': 3 ability points +3 for reuses.
**'''Guided Rocket''': Shoots out 4 rockets from long range, delivering 56.3 damage to a single target.
***'''Cost''': 4 ability points +2 for reuses.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BW2-toy SeaPhantom.jpg|thumb|300px|right|His name is totally deserving of its own [[theme song]] by the Ventures.]]
*'''God Neptune''' (Gift set, August 1998)
**''ID number:'' '''D-21'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right shark-arms

: A [[redeco]] of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Seacon (G1)#Toys|Seacon]] [[Overbite (G1)#Toys|Overbite]], Sea Phantom transforms into a robotic shark with limbs. However, he lacks the rifle and stand-pieces of the original version of the mold. Since he uses the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)#1986 (Scramble City and Transformers 2010)|Scramble City]]-style of combination, he can form the arm or leg to any combined robot of similar construction, but his nominal place is as the right arm of God Neptune.

: He was available only as part of the God Neptune gift set with his teammates [[Coelagon#Toys|Coelagon]], [[Halfshell#Toys|Halfshell]], [[Scylla#Toys|Skyulle]], and [[Terrormander#Toys|Terrormander]], sold in the seventh wave of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars II]]''.

: For unknown reasons, a great number of unboxed God Neptune sets—lacking ''all'' of their accessories, including combiner parts and Sea Phantom's shark-arms—ended up available on the secondary market. These went for considerably less than the "complete" releases, naturally.

: This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Overbite in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Collectors' Club magazine]] comic arc ''[[Beast Wars Shattered Glass]]''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Destron/SeaPhantom/seaphantom.htm More information on Sea Phantom at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Sea-Phantom.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb]]
*'''God Neptune''' (Gift set, [[October 31]], [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''TT-GS10'''
**''Accessories'': Combiner hand, gun, sword

:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Sea Phantom is a redeco of [[Overbite (Masterforce)#Generations|Overbite]] from the same line, who himself is an extensive retool of ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' Deluxe Class [[Rippersnapper (G1)#Generations|Terrorcon Rippersnapper]], transforming from a robotic shark monster to a robot. He is able to form a limb for God Neptune or any Combiner Wars or Power of the Primes interchangeable combiner, though the instructions that come with the set only detail how to transform him into arm mode.

:Sea Phantom was released as part of the God Neptune giftset, a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive in Japan. The God Neptune set was also available via [[Hasbro Pulse]] and other online retailers in the U.S. and Canada.
{{POTPRippersnapperMold}}
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==Notes==
*Mentioned only in profiles and bios published in books and magazines, Sea Phantom's "Telephantom" teleporting ability was not featured in the ''Beast Wars II'' anime.

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Flatline (G1)

2023-04-21T23:35:21Z

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{{disambig3|Flatline}}
:''Flatline is a [[Transformer]] often affiliated with the [[Decepticons]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]''
[[File:RID20_Flatline.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|[[Customizing|We're gonna need]] a [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]], a [[Hoist (G1)#Deluxe|Hoist]] head, and a bit of black paint.]]

'''Flatline''' is a medic, particularly adept at replacing body parts or constructing whole new bodies for his patients. Although nominally a Decepticon, Flatline takes his medical oaths very seriously and will treat any damaged Transformer who finds themselves in his care, be they Decepticon, Autobot, or otherwise.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Second Exodus|''Robots in Disguise'' #18]] (mentioned); [[Three Monologues|#20]] (full)}}
Flatline was among those who remained in [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] after [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] took command of the [[NAIL|neutral population]] and banished both Autobots and Decepticons. When [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] refused to leave injured Autobots behind, Starscream argued that they didn't need him since they had Flatline and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]], who were both medics. {{storylink|Second Exodus}} Starscream then tasked Flatline with building him a new body, though he got annoyed when the medic started going on about why the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] were so popular. {{storylink|Three Monologues}}

[[File:BurningBright MedicFight.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
Flatline got his work cut out for him after a "death wave" emitted from the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] killed and injured many of Iacon's citizens. Whilst diagnosing Starscream's injury, he let out a flippant remark about leadership that caused the stressed-out jet to snap and start yelling at him, but Flatline was too busy watching the Necrotitan stomp into the city to listen. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} When the Autobots returned to lend a hand, an angry Flatline confronted Fixit, outraged that he was keeping their wounded in a ''trailer'' and accusing him of failing to repair the Aerialbots or [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] before he left. {{storylink|Burning Bright: Dark Cybertron Chapter 8|Burning Bright}} He then got back to gathering the injured and evacuating the city. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}}

[[File:PrimelessPt1 Flatline.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.9]]
In the calm that followed the Necrotitan's defeat, Flatline helped [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] bring a bisected [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] in for repairs and build a new body for [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]]. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} He reactivated [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] after he'd spent months recovering in a [[CR chamber]], and was among the 'bots repairing Superion when Starscream brought Wheeljack to the facility. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

Sent by Starscream to examine the fresh [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]] in [[Alyon]], Flatline reported having found hints of someone having visited recently—that someone being [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], who soon returned and cut down Flatline as well as all the [[Badgeless]] posted there. He survived and was later involved with an experiment involving inserting one of Bludgeon's corrupted sparks into the remains of [[Slag (G1)|Slug]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

Following [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]]'s attack on Iacon, Flatline was of the opinion that humans—due to their brief lifespans—were intrinsically violent creatures, and was displeased that such a species would be joining the [[Council of Worlds]]. {{storylink|Primeless, Part 1}}
{{-}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four|''Transformers'' #10]]}}
[[File:RiseOfTheDecepticonsAllFallDown FlatlineShockwave.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.6|"Look, we all know which way you're gonna go, so can we hurry this along?"]]
Flatline tended to [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] at Security headquarters after a disastrous raid on a [[The Rise|Rise]] facility. He was less than enthused about Sideswipe focusing on having been insulted by [[Shadow Striker (G1)|Shadow Striker]]. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}} Later on, Flatline appeared at [[The Rise]] hideout tending to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s injuries. Instead of being a secret member of the terrorist cell, Flatline indicated he was ethically bound to provide aid to all Cybertronians, regardless of character, in the local version of the Hippocratic oath. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

Flatline was repairing the injured [[Roughstuff]] on a carrier that also held a captive [[Quake (G1)|Quake]], before a mob of Ascenticon supporters started toppling the hovering platform. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}} Flatline later helped [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] repair injured Autobots. When [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s group of Decepticons arrived to threaten their patients, Hoist managed to drive them away using repurposed [[Diagnostic Drone|diagnostic drones]]. {{storylink|Escape Part One}}

[[File:DarknessOnceGazedUponPart3 FlatlineExarchon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.4|His first major starring role and he isn't even in the driver's seat for it.]]
After the Autobots abandoned [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Flatline remained behind to care for the brain-dead [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] and [[Kaskade]]. When the long-thought dead [[Provoke]] was discovered alive, Flatline administered to her as well, offering a diagnosis to her visiting friend [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Flatline continued to monitor Provoke and called Cyclonus back to the medbay when she awakened. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}} Later, when Ruckus unexpectedly awakened as well, Flatline was flummoxed, as it seemed medically impossible. Provoke tried to convince him otherwise, but Flatline insisted on a full examination of Ruckus. Provoke then revealed that she was actually [[Exarchon]] in disguise and required two more bodies to contain his Threefold Spark— Ruckus...and Flatline himself! {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}} His spark supplanted by Exarchon, Flatline's body was used to gain access to The Rise's hideout, where Exarchon made known his return to his former lieutenant Shockwave. {{storylink|Darkness, Once Gazed Upon: Part Three}} Exarchon-as-Flatline gave his sales pitch to both Shockwave and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], trying to secure their allegiance once again. {{storylink|War's End Part One}} Ultimately, Exarchon's Flatline incarnation was melted to slag by the radiation-spewing [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. {{storylink|War's End Part Three}}

==Games==
==='''''Transformers: Earth Wars''===

*'''Class''': Medic
*'''Lowest Star rating''': 2 star
*'''Weapons''':
: Healing Tower: Spawn a healing tower that recovers 39.4 health to all allies in range every second for 15 seconds. It cannot be targeted nor destroyed.
**'''Cost''': 5 Ability points +5 for extra usage

==Notes==
*Flatline is an adaptation of the [[Flatline (ROTF)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' comic character]]. ''Robots in Disguise'' line artist [[Andrew Griffith]] designed Flatline as a "virtual [[retool]]" of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#T30|Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Generations|Trailcutter]] toy.

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